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The North Carolina Blueberry Festival will take over Burgaw this weekend. The festival will center on the Courthouse Square downtown. Map and schedule inside.

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The Post & Voice recognizes outstanding athletes this week and summer sports are underway in Pender County. Read more in Sports on page 8A.

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Is Pender Utility water safe?

Emerging contaminant found in Cape Fear River Water

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Recent reports have indicated the presence of the chemical GenX in Cape Fear River water. The reports cited the chemical found in samples taken from the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, which serves New Hanover County. Pender County Utilities uses the same water intake on the Cape Fear River for its raw water for the county’s treatment plant.

“I’m not hitting the panic button, but we are not ignoring this,” said Pender Commissioner David Williams. “County officials, including the board chairman, will be at a meeting Thursday along with folks from New Hanover, and Wilmington.

The EPA and North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality are playing a major role in determining what is going on.”

Pender County Utilities receives raw water from the same source on the Cape Fear River as the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority and Brunswick County.

“We are still drinking county water at the Williams house, but as a county commissioner, we are not taking this lightly.

A good thing about Pender County is we have the ability to get water from other sources than the Cape Fear River,” Williams said. “We can get water from Wallace and will soon be able to get water from Onslow County. We have always tried to keep our options open. But long term, we have to resolve this problem.

The most obvious answer is stopping the contaminant from getting into the river in the first place.”

In a press release Tuesday, Pender County Commission Chairman George Brown said “We are working diligently with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ),” said Brown. “That said, we’re concerned about what we don’t know about GenX and the impact – if any - it has in our drinking water.” Pender Utilities Director Michael Mack said county water meets or exceeds all federal and state drinking water standards.

GenX is called an emerging contaminant, meaning it is new, and few studies have been done on the effect of the chemical.

The federal Environmental Protection Agency and the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality have no guidelines on GenX in drinking water.

In short, it is new, and no one is sure about what harm, if any, it can do.

GenX is a chemical used in the manufacturing of fluoropolymer resins, which are used for nonstick coatings such as Teflon and other purposes.

According to reports, the GenX in the Cape Fear River is originating from Chemours Co. at Fayetteville Works, a facility 100 miles upstream from Wilmington. GenX has been detected in water treated by the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.

Limited health information is available for GenX. The EPA recently released a Health Advisory with recommendations for drinking water not to exceed 70 parts per trillion. There are

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High school graduations in Pender

Blueberries in Burgaw this weekend

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer The 2017 NC Annual Blueberry Festival, celebrating its fourteenth year, will take place June 16 – 17 in Burgaw.

Each year, the festival honors the historic, economic and cultural significance of blueberries in the southeastern region of our state. Named one of the Top 20 Events by the Southeast Tourism Society both this year and last, the festival overflows with a sense of local pride. The Blueberry Festival provides both visitors and locals an opportunity to take advantage of a day of family entertainment while enjoying the southern hospitality of a small town.

More than 30,000 people have been estimated to attend the annual event held on the third weekend in June each year. More than 100 volunteers are required to stage the 20 plus events; including entertainment, a car show, a street fair, recipe contest, barbeque cook-off, a 5K run, special exhibits, and a variety of other events. With so many options, participants are sure to find something for the entire family.

The success of the North Carolina Blueberry Festival is made possible through the tireless work and dedication of a small group of community volunteers. Besides providing entertainment to the community, the NC Blueberry Festival Association also offers post high school academic scholarships to North Carolina students. It has become known as the largest event of its kind in Pender County.

Festival Coordinator and Director of the NC Blueberry Festival Association Olivia Dawson said that this year’s festival will feature several points of interest, including Friday night activities.

“Additional food vendors will be open on Friday night

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Olde Carolina Eatery opens in Burgaw

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Olde Carolina Eatery has recently opened for business in Burgaw. Following the closing of the well-known lunch counter formerly located in Dee‘s Drug Store, neighboring building owner Linda Brown and Burgaw resident Leann Carroll teamed up to open the restaurant. Frances Burns, who was well-known for running the lunch counter at Dee’s, has returned to doing what she does best at the new eatery.

Car roll said that when Dee’s Drug Store moved to Piggly Wiggly, she and Frances had become close friends, and she didn’t want Burgaw to lose the favorite local lunch counter.

“We decided we would partner up and just move in. We were going to have her in the other store, but then this building became available we thought it was a better fit. We have been working to fix up the building since last October. It was Halloween when she left,

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Continued from page 1A this year. We will have a Recipe Contest, and we hope to come out with a Volume 2 of our cookbook after this year’s festival. This year’s awards have been increased, and some rules have been added as well.

We hope to gain more 5K participants, and we have included a one mile walk. We will have

so we have been working on the building that long,” said Carroll.

The Carrolls also own Fremont Antiques in Burgaw.

Carroll gives credit to her husband, Adrian, for the remodeling of the restaurant. Work done throughout the building features wood that was repurposed from old homes from all over Pender County. The bar was fashioned from old wormy cypress coated with resin.

“Frances was there at Dee’s Drug Store for 14 years, and everyone loves her. That’s why we didn’t want Burgaw to lose what we had. I knew Frances from Dee’s, and we had done things together like getting stuff together for families in need. That’s how we got to know each other. Olde Carolina Eatery is not the old fashioned soda fountain - but it’s still her (Frances), it’s still all the same food. Eventually we will add to the menu, but probably not anytime soon.

We have an arcade in the back, and we are still working on adding to that. I think we will have all our kinks worked out many children’s amusements and games, a train exhibit, a simulator as well as a blueberry picker present at this year’s festival. The Blueberry Festival has always been a favored event with a great turnout,” said Dawson.

Friday’s events will commence with a recipe contest at the Burgaw Community Building at 9 a.m., and judging will begin at 11:30. A whole hog barbecue cook-off will take place, with participants arriv-

Pender EMS & Fire Report June 4-10 Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 202 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 44 Sloop Point Station 14 19 Hampstead Station 16 40 Surf City Station 23 20 Top Beach Station 4 6 Union Station 5 15 Rocky Point Station 7 36 Atkinson Station 9 17 Maple Hill Station 13 5 Scotts Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 Station 29 0 Type of Calls Cancelled: 23 Refusals: 62 Stand by: 3 Transported: 106 Treated/released: 8 Fire Department Report Total Calls 46 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 5 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 5 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 9 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 12 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 2 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 4 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 8 EMS St. 4 Topsail Beach 1 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 10 Motor Vehicle Crash 6 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 19 Cancelled 11 Ocean Rescue 0

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this week,” said Carroll.

Carroll said that their biggest kink was that the grill didn’t work at first, but they now have that problem resolved. The restaurant has

the capacity to seat 48 people, although it is set up for fewer than that for now. The menu features a variety of lunch

ing and setting up at 11. From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., barbecue and blueberry sales will be held at the Family Dollar and at the Courthouse Square.

Gates will open at 5 p.m. for the Festival Kickoff featuring The Fantastic Shakers at the main stage. Barbecue, blueberries, Paul’s Place hot dogs and beer will be available.

The Annual 5K Run with a one-mile walk will begin Saturday morning at 7. Checkin for the Tour de Blueberry Ride, hosted by the Cape Fear Cyclists, will occur at 8. The Festival will get underway with vendors opening at 9 a.m.

The Car and Truck Show and the model Train Show, located inside the Historic Burgaw Depot, will also begin at that time.

The 82nd Airborne Chorus will perform at 10:30, and Ronald McDonald is set to make an

appearance at 11:30 a.m. An opening ceremony will be held from noon until 1 p.m., and will include: sponsor recognition, scholarship awards recognition, barbecue cook-off awards, recipe contest awards and introductions of the 2017 Festival Queens.

The Band of Oz will perform from 1 until 3 p.m., and at 2:30 pm shag contest registration and check-in will be held at the main stage. The shag contest will begin at 3, followed by Bryan Mayer, a singer and songwriter from North Carolina and a new voice to country music. Ken Knox and Company will be featured from 7 until 10 p.m., when the festival closes.

Events for the NC Blueberry Festival will take place in historic downtown Burgaw, located at 200 East Fremont Street.

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dards for many pollutants impacting water quality and public health. North Carolina and other states are in communication with EPA as further guidance and research is developed that will provide the state Department of Environmental Quality with the information needed to begin developing regulatory limits for GenX. “The EPA is the sole agency responsible for establishing drinking water standards nationwide and has extensive resources necessary to determine the nature, extent and potential impacts of chemicals such as GenX. “When EPA establishes guidance for emerging contaminants such as GenX, this triggers the process used by EPA and states like North Carolina to develop regulations for these contaminants.”

Continued from page 1A no U.S. regulatory guideline levels for GenX. In an email to Rep. Chris Millis Monday, R. Anderson Miller, Legislative Affairs Program Director with the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality wrote “We certainly understand the public concerns surrounding the issue with GenX and are working with the EPA and others to learn more about the chemical compound and any potential impacts it may have.

“It’s important for the public to know that drinking water from the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority meets all state and federal drinking water standards.

EPA has established stan-

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Wilson named principal of Topsail Elementary School

By Miranda Ferguson Special to the Post & Voice The Pender County Board of Education appointed Melissa Wilson principal of Topsail Elementary during a special meeting held June 6.

Wilson, currently assistant principal at North Topsail Elementary, will replace Janet Redinger, who will retire June 30 after 19 years of service in Pender County Schools.

“Mrs. Wilson will be a great fit at Topsail Elementary,” said Dr. Terri Cobb, Superintendent of Pender County Schools. “With her

tremendous amount of enthusiasm, dedication and experience with the Topsail schools, I’m confident she will succeed as the educational leader at Topsail Elementary.

She is anxious to begin working with Mrs. Redinger in the next month to begin learning more about the school community.”

Wilson holds a bachelor’s degree in special education and a master’s de g ree in school administration, both from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She brings 15 years of experience to the position, having served

as a teacher, behavior support coach, coordinator of the Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant program, and assistant principal – the last four years of which at North Topsail Elementary. In May, Wilson was named Pender County Schools Assistant Principal of the Year.

“I’m looking forward to continuing the great things that are already in place at Topsail Elementary,” Wilson said. “It is a bittersweet feeling because I love the North Topsail Elementary community and I will miss them, but I’m excited to become a part

of the Topsail Elementary community, too. I have heard so many great things about the community as a whole and I’m excited to get to know the students, staff, parents, and the traditions they have at the school.”

Mrs. Wilson lives in Hampstead with her husband, Bryan, and son, Tyler, who is currently in fourth grade at North Topsail Elementary.

A meet-and-greet event will be scheduled for students, staff, parents and community members to get to know Mrs. Wilson at a later date.

Elder Dan Smith, Pastor Service for Thursday, June 15, 2017 has been cancelled due to the NC District of the Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith International, Inc. Summer Council convening in Raleigh, NC. For more information visit: www.ncdcpcaf.org CHANGE IN SERVICE TIME: Beginning July 2, 2017, services will be: Sundays at 4pm; 3rd Thursdays at 7:30pm.

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Surf City recognizes Good Samaritan The Town of Surf City we would like to recognize Debra Perdue for going above and beyond to help Richard “Tater” Crouse on the morning of May 10.

Debra is a longtime member and user of our community center, and is a retired surgical nurse. That morning she stepped in to action to help Tater, who suffered a severe

laceration while on the job.

Debra’s actions prevented this accident from becoming even more life threatening.

The way she handled Tater by keeping him calm, reassuring him, and treating the wound reflected her professional training and helpful personality.

She was at the Community Center taking a Zumba class,

and the instinct of her nursing background kicked in after hearing and seeing the commotion.

While staff called 911 and got Debra what she needed, she took the lead on treating the wound. This is a perfect example of how a community should work together and help one another out.

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2002 Pender High graduate Jessica Holmes was the speaker at the 2017 commencement ceremony for the Patriots Saturday in Burgaw. Holmes is a UNC-Chapel Hill graduate and a graduate of the UNC School of Law. She works as a staff attorney for the North Carolina Association of Educators and is a Wake County Commissioner.

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items, as well as Frances’ famous sweet tea, lemonade, orangeade and limeade. Handdipped ice cream is always available, as well as milkshakes and “Daily Temptations” that will change from week to week.

Menu choices include a variety of sandwiches, such as France’s homemade egg salad, chicken salad and pimiento cheese. Other options are ham, turkey or bologna and cheese, barbecue with slaw, hot dogs, tuna, grilled cheese and grilled chicken. Tomato sandwiches,

peanut butter and jelly, peanut butter and banana, and BLTs are also on the menu. Chips and canned drinks are available, as well.

“Frances, she is the salt of the earth. She’s just honest, loyal, and she’s got a spicy side too. People like that sassy side of her. She’s got a following of people that have missed her so much. They’re like family. Basically, when you walk in here, you’re family,” said Carroll.

Olde Carolina Eatery is located at 113 W. Fremont St. in Burgaw. They can be contacted at (9190) 622-1037. The restaurant is open every day except Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

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Recipe Contest North Carolina Blueberry Festival

The North Carolina Blueberry Festival Recipe Contest will be held Friday, June 16, 2017 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Burgaw Community House. The contest is sponsored by the North Carolina Blueberry Festival Association, StarNews Media, Fairway Ford of Burgaw, White Tractor Company, Inc., and the King Arthur Flour Company.

Participants this year will have increased opportunities to win first and second place monetary prizes have also been increased.

Blueberry Recipe Contest Rules

The contest will be divided into the 5 categories: •Appetizers, Salads, Entrees, & Side Dishes •Breads (biscuits, muffins, loaves, scones, etc.)

•Desserts •Miscellaneous (jellies, jams, non-alcoholic beverages, sauces, pancakes, etc.)

•Youth: Ages 9-15 Each entry must be original and contain at least one cup of fresh North Carolina Blueberries.

Winning recipes from previous years may not be entered.You may enter more than one category and you may enter as many recipes as you want in each category. Entries will be judged on taste, appeal, originality, creativity, presentation, and ease of preparation.

All recipes must be typed and submitted with your entry. The participant’s name, address and telephone number must be included in the upper right hand corner of the recipe page on 8-1/2 x 11 inch white paper. The correct ingredients, correct sizes and amounts of ingredients and method of preparation must be listed. The recipe becomes the property of the North Carolina Blueberry Festival Association and StarNews Media.

If internet access is available, you may submit your recipe prior to the contest to: Ken.Blevins@StarNewsOnline.com or to: info@ncblueberryfestival.com but you must still bring a copy to the contest Prepared recipes will be received at the Burgaw Community House, 102 East Wilmington Street, Friday, June 16 between 9 and 11 a.m.

The judging will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The exhibit will be closed during judging. Participants may collect their dishes from 1-2 p.m.

Winners Winners of each category will be awarded the following prizes: First - $ 200 & Ribbon Second - $ 75 & Ribbon Third - Gift Card and Ribbon A “Best of the Best” recipe will be chosen from the first place winners from each category and awarded an additional prize of $100 and Ribbon.

Winners will be announced at the 14th Annual NC Blueberry Festival Saturday June 17 during the Opening Ceremony beginning at noon.

For more information contact the NC Blueberry Festival office at (910) 259-2007.

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Even a little while is too long when the sun’s out While some things seem so obvious as to never need repeating, as we move back into the heat of a Carolina summer the warning is sounded again about leaving pets in hot cars.

Thankfully, it’s rare that we hear the horror stories of children being forgotten in the back seats of vehicles, but far too often, there are reports of dogs left in cars “for just a few minutes” or “with the window cracked” while the owner runs an errand.

It takes only a few minutes for the temperature inside a car It takes only a few to reach fatal levels, even with minutes for the temperathe windows cracked. Heat from ture inside a car to reach a paved parking lot just adds fatal levels, even with top the misery, with temperatures in excess of 120 degrees the windows cracked. not unlikely. Leaving a bowl of Heat from a paved parkwater for Rover doesn’t negate ing lot just adds top the the dangers. misery, with temperaIt doesn’t require a scorching tures in excess of 120 hot 100-degree day, either—temperatures can become deadly in degrees not unlikely. a vehicle when the outside air temperature is in the 80s. Vehicle windows and windshields allow sunlight inside, as well as heating the metal of the body (and anything contained within that metal). Think of how hot a steering wheel, a seat or just the air inside a car gets when the key is turned and the air conditioner turned off.

Now think of being stuck inside that vehicle, helpless to do anything to get relief from the heat.

It’s with good reason that the state has tweaked various laws to address this problem, and make penalties stiffer—but that doesn’t mean you can take the law into your own hands.

The simplest rule of thumb about leaving animals in cars is to avoid having your pet along to begin with, unless the air conditioning is not going to be turned off, or you’re going from one location to another, pet-friendly, place. If you have to stop, have a family member wait outside with your furry friend – in a shady place, off the pavement.

While we would never countenance damaging someone else’s property, it’s perfectly understandable when folks smash windows to save animals stuck inside. Committing a crime to stop a crime does not eliminate the liability of damaging someone else’s vehicle (no matter how much we might think they deserve it). The best course of action is to call 911, and let law enforcement handle the situation.

Pets are more than companions for many of us. They are family, and should be treated as such.

If you’d never lock your child in a hot car on a blacktop parking lot on a 90 degree day, then don’t lock your dog in there, either. Even a little while is too long when the sun’s out.

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Hodge excavating and Grading

Bill Messer I’ve always been drawn to mechanical equipment.

I saw two of the machines I wanted to learn more about, a bulldozer and an excavator, working a new lot in the neighborhood, and I saw the operator standing near the excavator. I went over and introduced myself, and set my qualifications out.

“I’ve worked with pretty much all the Tonka line of heavy equipment,” I told him, then more serious, “I had an owner/operator show me how to operate a (real) Bucyrus-Erie 22b dragline,” I explained. “What little kid hasn’t always wanted to run the big, real machines?

Do you have time to tell me what these are and how they work?”

“Yes, I’m just waiting for a guy with a truck,” he answered. “I’m Shaun Hodge, and I’m from Wilmington. I was born in Arkansas, near Stuttgart, the Duck Capital

of America. We had a 1,300 acre farm, soybeans and rice.

I was a young kid back then.

I did find rice and soybeans in the truck, and planted my own little farm in the sandbox.”

“Wow, did you get anything to grow?”

“Yes sir, yes sir!” he laughed. “We moved to North Carolina in ‘84. My dad was involved in laser equipment on heavy equipment.

He started a business in Wilmington, Coastal Lasers.”

Some of the things I noticed started to make sense, and I asked about the thing on a tripod, “What’s that?”

“That’s a laser. We’ll set a grade, and it’ll cut a grade, at the elevation I set it at.”

We returned to his early days, “I was probably 10 when we moved here. I graduated from Laney High School, and went right to work.

We did laser grading, and I travelled a little bit, chasing a large concrete company that did warehouses. like Lowe’s and home improvement stores, Home Depots.

I asked about starting his own business. “What was your first equipment?”

“A John Deere tractor with a box blade.”

We were standing in front of a Caterpillar D4G Crawler

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Jefferson Weaver

Things that fly and sting Everywhere I turn sometimes, something bears me ill will, and I can’t quite understand why.

I try to get along. After all, we all live on the same earth, and enjoy the same habitat. We even share some of the same foods, although some of us have radically different tastes. That’s okay.

I’m talking about things that bite and sting, of course. What did you think I was writing about?

I try very hard not to go out of my way to kill insects and arachnids, even those who don’t share my willingness to get along.

I have lectured my bride about spiders until she now regrets killing one, except for a widow or recluse. Ants we usually leave alone, since they turn the earth and keep everything aerated. I am loathe to cover the landscape in chemicals, which can hurt the groundwater.

Plus, even the worst bugs are eaten by other critters, so they do indeed have a purpose. Bugs have jobs, too.

God designed them that way.

But when it comes to some bugs, I am sure they are proof positive that God meant it when he told Adam about all the travails he would face when the first couple left Eden.

I get stung by things on a regular basis. It isn’t intentional, nor do I think it’s that unusual. I’m outside as much as I can by, and I’m forever getting into places where the things that sting and bite make their homes.

The first yellow jacket sting I remember came from a swingset. One of the parents donated a heavyweight welded swingset

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Jefferson Weaver to our elementary school.

It was a set that I am sure would never pass today’s lawyer-proofing inspectors.

Our “soft landing place” was an easily missed spot of sand that could only be hit by jumping from the swing at the precise moment.

Anyway, this massive swingset was made from pipes, and at some of the joints there were wasp-nest sized openings. By recess, the jackets were good and warm inside that galvanized steel, and they tended to get a bit upset at all the noise and ruckus we children created. Hence, they suicidally stung whomever they could find.

We had a routine – swing, jump, get stung, swat the yellow jacket, run to the teacher for first aid, then take your place at the back of the line if you wanted to swing again. The new big swing was cool, after all.

It took about two days before someone hit those yellow jackets with something that stank like peppermints, but killed them deader than the proverbial hammer. It should be noted that some

of our yellow jacket stings were treated by a teacher who shredded one of her cigarettes and dampened the whole thing down with sweet tea. I’d love to see the reaction that would elicit at a modern elementary school.

Flash forward a few years, to the middle of summer. A buddy and I decided we would go camping for a couple days, and loaded up our knapsacks and bicycles accordingly. We even brought along a can of mosquito repellent – which we discovered didn’t work against no-see-ums and yellow flies.

Somewhere around 2 a.m., we gave up, and shamefacedly rode our bikes home from several miles out in the country, trying to wipe the sweat from our eyes as the dysfunctional mosquito spray washed down our faces. It was not a pleasant trip.

I have relayed before about the Great Christmas Tree Expedition of 1993, when our neighbor’s friend

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Bicycles for baby boomers Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are interested in getting a couple of bicycles for leisurely exercise and fun, and would like to get your recommendation. We’re both approaching 60 and are a little overweight, and it’s been a while since we rode.

Easy Riders Dear Easy, If you’re interested in leisurely, recreational riding for fitness and fun, a great option is a “comfort bike,” which is very popular among baby boomers. Here’s what you should know about this option, along with some tips to help you shop and choose.

Comfort bikes A comfort bike is a style of bicycle that’s easy on an aging body because it lets you ride in a more comfortable upright position. These bikes have high handlebars so you don’t have to hunch over, which eases lower-back strain and reduces pressure on the wrists and hands.

They also come with wide tires for a smooth ride, offer fewer gears, and have soft, wide seats to eliminate saddle soreness.

Most comfort bikes also come with shock-absorbing forks and seat posts for additional comfort. And some offer unique design features like an ultra low step-over bar that makes getting on and off easy for people with

limited flexibility (like the Biria Easy Boarding at Biria. com), or the “flat-foot” design offered by many manufacturers where the pedals are moved forward, away from the seat. This allows you to get a full-leg extension when you pedal, but keeps the seat in a lower position so when you’re stopped, you can put your feet down flat on the ground while seated, which is a great safety feature for older riders.

Most major manufacturers including Electra, Sun, Raleigh, GT, Giant, and Trek all make a line of comfort bikes that costs between $300 and $800 or more depending on its features.

Shopping tips To find a quality comfort bike, your best option is to find a good bike shop in your area. Bikes from big box stores, like Walmart and Target, are mass-market bikes that may be less expensive, but the quality isn’t as good and they’re typically seven to eight pounds heaver. They also come in only one size, so you’re not likely to get a great fit.

Before you buy any bike, be sure you take it for a test ride first to ensure that the seat and fit of the bike is

comfortable, the brakes and shifters are easy to use, the gears can go low enough for climbing hills, and the frame and suspension adequately smooth the bumps.

Recumbent bikes If the comfort bikes don’t meet your needs, another popular style among older riders is a recumbent bike.

These are the low-to-theground, stretched-out frame bikes with La-Z-Boy style seats that allow you to recline with your legs positioned in front of you.

Recumbent bikes are very comfy, easy on the back, arms and shoulders, and aerodynamic which make them ideal for long rides. The disadvantages, because they are low-to-the-ground, they can be harder to balance and maneuver, and are more difficult for other vehicles to see.

If you worry about falling or want more stability when you ride consider a threewheel recumbent trike. See SunSeeker.bike and TerraTrike.com for a nice variety, but be aware that recumbent bikes are more expensive, typically ranging between $1,000 and $2,500.

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A brief rant One of the few respites within my chaotic world are the fits of nostalgia which force me back into a world free of stressors.

Images of Shawn Cassidy and Captain Kangaroo take me to an ephemeral place and make me long for the days of a carefree childhood. I had my fair share of worries, as cable television was not yet “a thing” and I always slept with my neck covered to avoid random vampire attacks while I slumbered.

However, these worries were fleeting and occupied little room in my psyche.

I worry that children these days will not have this nostalgic bliss to fall back on. My perceptions may be askew, but it seems as if worry is the dominant emotion of kids and it concerns me, particularly in terms of their social and emotional development.

Although some stressors are consistent among the generations, I’m seeing more children fall prey to overwhelming worry. The structure of schools have changed very little, relying on a system which is factory based and, in my opinion, a bit archaic.

The pressure on kids to achieve is heavy. While I support a rigorous curriculum and the necessity of a stringent work ethic, my concern rests with how we determine and communicate a student’s success.

Professional accountability is critical and should never be minimalized. Our students, teachers and stakeholders deserve nothing less than the highest of standards.

However, high stakes testing has become the tail that wags the dog. The true beneficiaries of the testing madness are the consultants, data analysts and testing materials companies.

As student proficiency historically improves, questions are raised about the validity and rigor of the tests.

Was it too easy? So, in turn, these tests are made more difficult and, of course, scores dip. The testing companies, however, stand at the ready with costly remediation materials which serve to suck more instructional time from classroom teachers.

It is impossible to assess the most important of indicators which will more closely align with future success.

Creativity, divergent thinking, empathy, leadership and effective communication will trump multiple choice tests every single time. Placing eight-year olds in a room for three to four hours to complete a paper and pencil task is the antithesis of what a successful school year looks and feels like.

Add to that bribes and threats based on the performance of one narrow measure of achievement and you have these once confident children reduced to tears and panic. I see the joy and purpose of reading slowly eroded to a dreaded, mechanical act.

I see children reanalyzing their worth, as the label “college and career ready” is clearly printed across the

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Weaver Continued from page 4A discovered that cowboy boots may have made him look manly and virile, but fireants are not that easily impressed. Thankfully, my bride and I had sense enough to avoid the suspicious pile of sand on that warm December morning, but our neighbor and his friend just had to kick the pile. There’s nothing quite so amusing as hearing two big strapping men shriek like little girls.

I am thankful neither felt the need to disrobe, as do many fireant victims, considering the fact that we were already trespassing, and our neighbor had been drinking. I do not want to be in any police report, much less one whose stentorian prose starts out with “While on routine patrol I noticed two impaired, naked men dancing around a cedar tree that appeared to have been chopped down. I also observed a man and woman nearby rolling in the sand with laughter.�

I am sure that, somewhere in God’s perfect plan, there is a reason for fireants.

I just can’t find it. Like most of you, I have had one or two or three or 159 bites at some time or another. The worst, I think, came after Hurricane Matthew.

While we were saving what we could via canoe from our home, the chest-

Hill Continued from page 4A third grade testing report for those receiving the highest scores. I see policy makers bouncing like hot potatoes from one initiative to the next for the next “fix� for public education. And, underneath those layers of wasted time and money rest our children. I promise you this-they are quite amazing

Messer Continued from page 4A Dozer, and I asked about its power. “It’s a four cylinder Caterpillar diesel.�

Pulling out all the stops, I seized the opportunity. “Can you show me how to work this thing?� “Yeah, sure,� Shaun said and climbed up on one side and I went up the other to open the doors to the air conditioned cab, and he threw a lever forward. “Gotta have the parking brake OFF, and then you turn the key ON.�

It started right up, and the radio came on, too. What a difference from my only other experience, the ancient Bucyrus-Erie 22b with an array of levers and pedals to control the mechanical and drive clutches.

Shaun continued with the orientation, putting his hand on one control handle, “This controls the blade, up, side to side, this controls the drive, forward and reverse.� I noticed front and rear wipers on the cab windows, and the controls.

About this time a large dump truck drove up. “Do you need to go?� “No, he’s just here to drop some dirt, and I gotta’ tell him where.�

When he finished, we went

deep water flowing across our yard began flowing the opposite way. The canoe was going out of control, so naturally, I grabbed one of our beloved oaks.

Although I have enjoyed whitewater canoeing, and I think demolition derbies are fun, being swept into the swamp would have combined two fun activities into something a bit too dangerous for a typical Sunday afternoon.

That oak tree made a natural safeguard in the swirling floodwater. Unfortunately, roughly half the fireant population of Southeastern North Carolina felt the same way, and they took umbrage to me hugging that tree. I still have a number of pinprick scars from that day.

Matthew contributed to another recent insect adventure. There is an unusually shaped piece of wood halfway wrapped in our fence; like many mysterious things, it was a gift of the storm. I left it there, simply because, honestly, it was pretty.

I saw nest of black wasps on the fence itself; I made a mental note to watch out for them whilst pushing the walk-behind stringtrimmer, a lovely device I affectionately call the Mangler. I avoided the black wasps, no problem, and promised to return later with a can of something special for them – and the Mangler hit the Matthew wood.

Unbeknownst to me, there was a nest of ground hornets under said relic. They did

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I tried not to hold it against them – after all, they, too, are God’s creatures, and were just doing their job.

I am not ashamed to say I fled; I am proud to say I didn’t shriek like a little

girl. I admit I emitted an evil laugh as I soaked both the black wasps and the ground hornets in a spray that the salesman assured me is just barely legal.

Come to think of it, I may have found the purposes for things that fly and sting – it really won’t be that long before dove season begins, and I can always use some wingshooting practice.

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but suffocating from senseless bureaucracy and misguided goals.

I take great pleasure in reading to my students as I spend the first part of the year with a Roald Dahl author study. The kids jockey for position closest to me.

We cry together as we finish Charlotte’s Web as Charlotte waves goodbye to her friend Wilbur and dies alone at the fair. And there’s something quite magical that allows us to transcend our tiny worlds

through literature, making conversations that are full with connection and meaning. That’s learning.

I do not live in fear of the future because I see future leaders every day. I challenge you to find an adult more patriotic than my Miller or has the gumption and humor demonstrated by Ivey. Davis knows more about World War II than I do and is destined for greatness.

I speak with confidence as a 25-year veteran of the

classroom and former school administrator. I was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow, Onslow County Teacher of the Year in 1993 and have been a National Board Certified teacher for 15 years. It’s time to assess students with a barometer that is sensible and is tempered with common sense. I propose less time spent testing and more time celebrating the unique and brilliant minds that are North Carolina’s greatest asset-her children.

over to the other equipment. “What do you call this?� “It’s a crawler excavator.

I’ve had this piece of equipment for right at 18 years. It’s a 120 hp six-cylinder, bumpin’ 10,000 hours. Change the oil every 250 hours.�

similar markings on my riding lawnmower and the safe slope angle.

Shaun laughed, “No, that’s the wipers. And these are fuel, and oil temperature, hydraulic temperature, water temperature.� “Didj’a ever tip over?� “No.� “Didj’a ever come close?� “Oh, yeah, got it up on one track. Had trees fall on it, fell on the window (overhead), that’s why you can’t open it.� “Well, do you like your work?� I asked. “I do. We do a little bit of everything.� “Anything especially interesting?� “We did a three mile railroad loop once, in Illinois, laying 72 inch pipe across creeks, for a railroad, a railroad loop for a coal mine. I did most of the pipe work.�

Shaun walked over to talk to another dump truck driver, and when he had given out his instructions, I asked him to tell me about the device mounted on a tripod at the edge of the site. “This is a rotating laser. It levels itself, and projects the laser beam. You can set your own elevation. Like, I want this building pad to be 6 inches above the existing grade.

So, we just shoot the existing grade and move the rod eye 6 inches and that gives us our grade, and we set that to the blade of the dozer.�

The light bulb switched ON, “Oh, so that thing sets the height of the dozer blade!� I had noticed the laser receiver mounted on the dozer blade assembly. “That’s right, so all you gotta’ do is just drive.�

We talked for a while about the business, and the competition. I asked if there was anything he was especially proud of. “Well, I’m still in business, and I own all my own equipment,� he allowed, and then another dump truck drove onto the site. “Well, I gotta’ run.�

I thanked him for his time, and was glad to have had the opportunity to learn more about the people who actually build the stuff of our community.

We climbed aboard, and my first glance in the 18year-old cab showed 18 years of wear and tear, with the wiring harness and antenna wire hanging out of the radio tray. “It’s got a A/C but I need to charge it. This (he moved a lever) releases the safety switch so it can’t move when you park it.� He turned a key and it started right up, and went on. “This curls the bucket, this controls in and out, this is up and down, and this one for bucket back towards you, and swing.�

I had seen other operators put their machines through some complicated maneuvers, like moving the bucket out by extending the arm which requires you to raise the bucket during the travel out to maintain a grade. It’s poetry in motion watching a seamless set of movements, say, moving gravel around on a site, or filling a dump truck with material.

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By Dr. Chris Wirszyla Cape Fear Elementary Special to the Post & Voice This has been an amazing school year, in many ways. It has been rewarding, frustrating and enlightening, in ways similar to other years, in ways completely unique. June 13th marked the end of 30 years of teaching Pre-K-University, both here and abroad. My 30 year’s experience is tops in the school. Wasn’t it just yesterday I was receiving my teaching certificate?

Teachers at my school worked hard, as usual. They are a dedicated staff, covering for and helping each other as administration scrambled to fill all positions. Our kindergarten teachers are amazing: notable milestones were addressed with creativity and fun.

The funniest thing I saw this year was the youngest kids at school, on the 100 th day of school, dressed up and made up as 100 year old people.

Other events, like the book character parade, had teachers and students dressed up as their favorite book characters, holding their books. God forbid we have a Halloween parade in this politically correct society we live in.

Additional events included the music and art teachers putting on a variety of shows with great success, Science Olympiad rocking it, a successful Battle of the Books team, STRIDE and Girls on the Run doing two five K runs (many of the kid for the first time), our Relay for Life Chili Cookoff during the Fall Festival (Mr. Artie taking home the top prize) and the RFL Spaghetti Lunch sponsored by PATH (The Pender Alliance for Teen Health).

Among all this life and fun and energy was also the dark face of death, as several staff lost family members to cancer and accidents. This is never easy, and it wasn’t. People are resilient and amazing and most people were soon back to work, with a smile on their face for their students. God bless them.

I was going to write that at least it wasn’t any students that died, but just recently a very talented ex-student died way too young in a car accident…

Which brings us to the students. Some teachers swear by elementary students, some swear they don’t know how we do it. And it ain’t easy! At the end of the day, when you see them outside of class, you realize just how young and small these kids are. They might seem like they are all bravado and larger than life, incredibly loud and rambunctious, but in reality, in the words of the teachers around here, they are just babies…

By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hosptial Special to the Post & Voice After months and sometimes years spent recovering from a variety of illnesses and physical traumas, six of our patients left the confines of their tanks for the wide, blue sea June 7. And just mere hours before our babies were to be loaded up for their trip to the beach they were joined by seven turtles that spent the night travelling from New Jersey courtesy of the Deerr family vehicle.

Bill Deerr and his son operate STR, Sea Turtle Recovery in West Orange, N.J. and transported not only their recovered Kemp’s but also Kemp’s from New England that were entrusted to them for release in our much warmer waters.

This was our first public release of the year, and as usual it began at our hospital with our director Jean Beasley presiding over a pre-release gathering of not only our regular hospital volunteers but also invited guests. Gathered in our great hall Jean used her teacher voice to welcome everyone, and then posed the somewhat rhetorical question: “If it’s a turtle release that means?” We all chimed in with the correct answer: “Rain!”

Jean then updated the crowd on the state of the sea turtle hospital during which she reviewed our many accomplishments, including noting that our historical release numbers are now more than 900. She also took a few moments to remember the many members of our hospital family that we’ve lost over the past few years. But then on to happier stuff.

The newest members of our staff, having put in many hours of turtle and tour time received their coveted dress blues. If you’ve ever been to a release and seen the sea of navy blue shirts with big white letters SEA TURTLE HOSPITAL on the front you know what a dress blue is!

These are not given out to just anybody – they truly must be earned. Jean also formally introduced our eight summer interns; you’ll meet each of them over the next few months in this column or if you stop by to visit. Soon it was time to load up and head to the beach.

During the years we’ve learned that the turtles seem to sense that something different is happening, even the ones that are not leaving that day. So once we begin the process we move quickly to pull the excited critters from their tanks, draping the small ones in wet towels, swaddling the bigger ones in the snuggie and/or settling them in a large transport tank.

Then it’s a quick caravan over the bridge to the release point, this time the beach ac-

Two things stand out with the students this year. The first is running the five K race in December, with a fifth grader named Nick. Nick is your typical throwback All-American kid, loves sports, best athlete in school. It was freezing that day, high 20’s, and Nick had his hoodie pulled tight over his face, hands in pockets. We took off and he ran the whole time without stopping, not complaining one time about anything, so refreshing to do that with him while other kids were complaining and whining the whole time.

The second thing I did this year was play eight minutes of Frisbee every morning with the same four kids, a great way to start the day. Years from now, when they are playing on a club ultimate Frisbee team, they will remember who taught them the forehand throw.

For me, personally, the year was in many ways a good one, with one exception. Jump Rope for Heart was successful, Relay for Life (team captain) low key, field day good. I also taught two classes at the university, in which my students came out and taught at my school, establishing a unique pipeline from the university to the school. It was great to teach at the college level again, after 12 years, passing my skill and knowledge on to the next generation of physical educators.

This experience lead to presenting a national webinar and also at a local conference. I was elected President of the Board for our non-profit PATH, which sets up school based health centers in the district, as well as working to get Tele-Health established in the centers. A national web based article and co-presentation at another local conference, with the Lego Robotics grant I received last year, as well as securing a local grant, rounded out the “research” part of teaching, research and service.

So, all in all, an interesting and productive year. The Fall of 2017 marks my 13th year at CFES…seeing how I turned down a job offer closer to home and with 8 year old twins to take care of, I look forward once again to another year of great things, and “never a dull moment at the Rock”.

I mentioned earlier there was one bad thing…this year there was a dark cloud hanging over the art/music/PE teachers, and that was House Bill 13, the reduction of class sizes. Us specialist teachers were sweating it out whether or not we will all have jobs next year. We were granted a one year reprieve while they figure it out, but where does that leave us for the 2018-2019 school year?

cess near the Surf City Fire Department.

As usual a large crowd was on hand to welcome the turtles and wish them well on their journey. When Jean crested the dune cheers went up from the spectators – they knew that once mom arrived on the scene the turtles would be right on her heels.

As our volunteers carried each turtle past their adoring fans people cheered and snapped pictures while they made their way slowly by, probably too slowly for a turtle that had eyes only on home!

Then it was into the waves and past the breakers where the critters shot off without so much as a “thanks for the hospitality” wave of a flipper.

After the 11 little kids were gone our two big gals, Magnolia and Fuzzy were carried down to the edge of the water. For a zaftig lady Maggie relatively sped over the sand and through the long line of breakers and she was gone. Fuzzy, well, even though she wasn’t fuzzy anymore she apparently was not ready to leave. After circling back around on the sand a few times our volunteers succeeded in heading her in the right direction.

But in the water she was determined to hug the shoreline for what must have been at least a mile, with several of our staff trailing behind to make sure she finally figured out it was time to go. Just when it seemed she had gotten her bearings she stranded on the beach, was rescued and returned to her tank at the hospital where she seemed relieved.

Not sure why Fuzzy chose to come back but she’ll be given extra special TLC by our staff and will be thoroughly examined by our vet, Dr. Harms during his upcoming trip. We’ll keep you posted.

Hospital open 5 days a week We are on our summer tour schedule and are open every day (except Wednesdays and Sundays) from noon until 4 p.m. We will not be open for

tours July 1, July 3 and July 4.

Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for active military and seniors 65 and older and $3 for children yonger than 13. The hospital is located at 302 Tortuga Lane in Surf City. From N.C. 50/210 turn onto Charlie Medlin Dr. (your landmark is Shipwreck Point Mini Golf) and follow it through the roundabout onto Tortuga.

Our gift shop is open during tours and we have exclusive hospital clothing and plush animal merchandise, and lots of new and rotating sea turtle things. Come in and meet our turtles, our staff and our summer interns. If you’ve been here before you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that the road to our facility has now been greatly improved by the Town of Surf City.

Nesting continues At this writing we have 18 confirmed loggerhead nests plus a slew of false crawls. A false crawl is an attempt by mom to find the perfect place for her eggs, but for some reason she ultimately rejects the spot and heads back to the ocean without laying.

Turtle moms can also be stymied by, or worse, become entangled in an obstacle of some kind. There are local ordinances regarding the digging and abandoning holes in the sand. They are dangerous not only to turtles but to humans. And be sure to take your beach paraphernalia (chairs, toys, canopies) with you when you leave.

Our Topsail Turtle Project volunteers are patrolling every morning. They are easily identified by their special beach walker shirts and are always willing to talk turtle with you. Even with all the coverage by our Topsail Turtle Project volunteers it’s possible to miss nesting signs for a variety of reasons.

That’s why we ask you to be our extra eyes and to report any tracks to our Director of Beach Operations Terry Meyer at 910-470-2880, Hospital Director Jean Beasley at 910470-2800 or the state hotline for stranded, sick and injured

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Still looking for easy pickins’ Sea turtles are opportunistic feeders, and if it happens to be dangling nice and slow in front of them it’s grab it now and think about it later.

It can be startling when you’ve thrown your line out hoping for a nice big fish and end up hooking a turtle. And truly it’s not what you or the turtle were hoping for.

When we admit a turtle that’s been hooked from a pier, boat or beach our main interest is in getting it treated and back home quickly. And it might surprise you that seeing these turtles at our hospital has an upside – it contributes to a data base of information on sea turtle growth, development and populations. We really appreciate the fact that so many of you have been on board with this effort.

If you do happen to hook a turtle please do not yank the line out, especially if you cannot see the hook. Leave the hook in place and cut the line, leaving at least two feet of it to secure to the turtle’s shell with some tape (duct tape works well.) The pier managers can assist you with the process, and have the contact information to ensure that the turtle gets the proper followup care.

Turtle sightings and strandings Please be on the lookout for any turtle you see stranded (for any reason) on the beaches, in marshy areas or floating listlessly in water. It’s important that stranded turtles be exposed for hours, subject to weather and predators. Call Meyer, Jean, the state hotline. or our hospital during operating hours 910-329-0222. If you are local we will quickly send one of our volunteers to retrieve the turtle for follow-up care at the hospital.

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Albert Ronald “Ron” Anderson PALM SPRINGS CA. --Albert Ronald “Ron” Anderson, age 70, of Palm Springs, Ca., passed from his earthly life Thursday, June 8. 2017 at Eisenhower Medical Center Hospital in Rancho Mirage, California.

He was born Nov. 17, 1946 in Burgaw, North Carolina, the son of the late Albert Anderson and Ruth Daniel Wise.

Also Ron was preceded in death by his brothers, Faison M. “Monty” Anderson and Jeffery “Jeff ” A. Wise.

Ron is survived by his life partner of 29 years, David Cleveland of their home in Palm Springs; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert A. and Sherry Anderson, Charles “Rick” Anderson, and Christopher “Chris” H. and Lynn Anderson; nephews and nieces, Eric Anderson, David Anderson, Bryan Anderson, Charles Anderson, Taylor Anderson, Christopher Anderson, Steven Anderson, Amy Smith and Adrienne Dillon; and many extended family and friends.

Ron spent decades as a computer systems analyst, providing tech support and troubleshooting for Williams-Sonoma in San Francisco, Northwest Airlines in Minneapolis, Hilton Hotels in Las Vegas, and installing software in major hotels around the world for Hotel Information Systems in San Francisco.

He was an avid gardener, boater and traveler. It was a running joke over the years that once Ron had redone the landscaping at his home, some life-changing event would require relocation and a move to a new locale’s gardening project. Las Vegas, San Francisco, Orlando, Atlanta, Houston, Minneapolis, U.S. Virgin Islands and Palm Springs were all Ron’s residences at some point in his life, but North Carolina was always what Ron referred to as home. Ron enjoyed traveling for both business and pleasure, visiting every continent except Antarctica.

Egypt, Hong Kong, Brazil, England, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Canada, China, Philippines, Germany, Mexico, and every major U.S. city are just some of his travel destinations. Ron was an avid boater, whether it was waterskiing on the Sacramento Delta, jet skiing on Lake Minnetonka, cruising down the Pacific Coast, or captaining

the boat during the Christmas Boat Parade on St. Croix.

A life loved … A life well lived … A life shared … A life remembered.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2017 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Rev. Michael Singer conducting the service. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

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Michael Kulani Stroman ROCKY POINT -- Michael Kulani Stroman, 19, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend was sent to all of us by God, bringing so much joy, sunshine, laughter and love into our lives.

On Sunday, June 4, 2017 he left this earth way too soon, leaving a big, big hole in our hearts. Michael was born in Wilmington Nov. 4, 1997 into the loving Stroman family. His granddads, Maurice DeGraw and Will Stroman III; uncle, Thomas Redmond; and great uncle, Rich Seguin are cheering Michael’s newly formed baseball team in heaven.

In 2016, he graduated from Heide Trask High School and was currently a rising sophomore at UNC-Wilmington.

Michael’s lifelong passion was baseball, playing since the age of four. He played travel ball with the Burgaw Astros and became part of a baseball family who still think of him as one of their own sons. In school, he played baseball for Cape Fear Middle School then went on to become a star athlete at Heide Trask High School where he also played football and was a member of the track team.

Michael will always be remembered as a humble and kind soul – knew no stranger

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and a smile that no one could resist smiling back. He was a best friend to many, but especially Desire Brown, whose heart he stole as easily as he stole bases. Michael will be deeply missed by all. Family and friends know that he continues to crack that bat in heaven.

He is survived by his parents, Art and Sara Stroman; brother, Dylan Stroman (age12); grandparents, Connie DeGraw and Linda and Tom Pritchard; aunts and uncles, Sharon and Rick Robie, Jeannine Redmond, and Julia Provencial; cousins, Alyssa Robie, Ricky Robie, and Anthony Redmond; great aunts, Nancy Seguin and Doreen Cuddy; and many friends.

A memorial service for Michael was held at 2 p.m.

Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Heide Trask High School Gymnasium, Rocky Point, followed by a gathering at center field.

The service was conducted by Pastor Aaron Knoerzer and David Morgan.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be given to Heide Trask Athletic Boosters Club, C/O Heide Trask High School, 14328 NC 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457.

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Manuel Scott Enos LAKE CITY FLORIDA -Manuel Scott Enos, 73, of Lake City, passed away peacefully Saturday Morning, June 3, 2017 at the Lake City Veterans Administration Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born in Wilmington July 21, 1943 to the late Manuel Edwin and Juanita Rae Enos.

He lived and grew up on the family farm and upon graduating High School, joined the U.S. Navy, where he made his career and retired as a Chief Petty Officer.

He was an avid model train collector and had a whole area at his home dedicated to his passion. He was also an automobile enthusiast and

sports car enthusiast who owned and loved his 1978 Silver Anniversary Corvette.

He enjoyed traveling in his RV and camping. He loved his wife, daughter and three grandchildren dearly.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years: Glenda Enos of Lake City; daughter; Melissa J. Wilkins (Ben) of Nunda, N.Y.; three grandchildren; Melana Sweredoski, Tristen Sweredoski and Logan Wilkins; one brother: Kenny Peay (Carol) of Rocky Point,; nephew; David Peay (Amanda) of Rocky Point, and great nephew: Michael Peay of Rocky Point, also survive.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at Jacksonville National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to: USSVICB, 111 Pinewood Drive, Summerville, S.C., 29483. Arrangements are under the direction of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3596 S. U.S. Hwy. 441, Lake City, FL., 32025.

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Patrick Joseph Denino ROCKY POINT -- Patrick Joseph Denino, 82, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life Sunday, June 4, 2017.

He was born May 3, 1935 in Highland Park, Michigan, the son of the late Samuel Casmere Denino and Lena Josephine Bartol Denino.

Patrick was preceded in death by his sister, Rita Cabe; and brothers-in-law, Joel Ritter and Arnold Kennedy.

Patrick is survived by his children, DeAnna Emmons (Mike), June Bell (Butch), Kathy Stevens (Joe), Patricia Ann Appleman (Jay), and Samuel Denino; step-daughter, Jean Fitz; many grandchildren; many great grandchildren; brother, Joseph Denino; sisters, June Ritter, Kathleen Gilbert (Lyle) and MaryAnnouned Kennedy; and many nieces and nephews.

He served honorably in the U.S. Army.

A celebration of Patrick’s Life will be a private family gathering at a later date.

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Graham Hollis Johnson ROSE HILL -- Graham Hollis Johnson, 78, of Rose Hill left this earthly life for his

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eternal rest Thursday, June 1, 2017 from UNC-Rex Healthcare in Raleigh.

He was born Mar. 10, 1939 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Fred William and Cora Edens Johnson.

Also, lovingly remembered is his devoted wife of 49 years, Delma Ezzell Johnson; and brothers, Edward Daniel Johnson, Willie Gray Johnson, Joseph Allen Johnson and Kenneth Johnson.

Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church.

He is survived by his faithful son, Michael Hollis Johnson and wife, Kristy of Cary; his grandchildren, Holly Alice Johnson, Corrie Beth Johnson, Andrew Michael Johnson and Ana Joy Johnson, brother, L.F. Johnson and wife, Brenda of Rose Hill; sisters-in-law, Charlene Johnson of Rose Hill and Catherine Johnson of Magnolia and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

The funeral service was at 2 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2017 at Magnolia Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Wood of Magnolia Baptist Church, Dr. John Mark Harrison and Pastor Jason Rumbough of Apex Baptist Church in Apex officiating.

Interment followed at Devotional Gardens in Warsaw.

The family received friends from 1-2 p.m., one hour prior to the funeral service at Magnolia Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be given to the Magnolia Baptist Church Building Fund as Magnolia Baptist Church has always held a special place for the Johnson family for generations.

To share your memories and send condolences to the family go to www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center Wallace.

Jack Longerbeam On May 11, 2017, Jack Longerbeam passed away at the age of 69.

He was born on Nov. 12, 1947 in Montgomery County Maryland and grew up in the Silver Spring area. He wore many different hats in the course of his life; he was a proud member of the Civil Air Patrol, was a drafter, worked for Toys R Us for 22 years, owned his own pet and tack shop (P.J.’s Country Pet Store), wrote for the Topsail

Voice, was a realtor, worked at Hampstead Printing, and finally, was a Customer Recruiter for Sam’s Club. He was truly a “Jack” of all trades, and infused his own brand of smiles and laughter wherever he went. Though he has gone too soon from this world, his larger than life personality and trademark sense of humor will never be forgotten-he had myriad ways to remind us why the chicken crossed the road, and that the internal temperature of a TaunTaun is “Luke” warm.

Jack leaves behind a legacy of love, and an endless supply of humor, bad puns and “Dad jokes”. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pamela, his brother Tom, and his two children: Scott, his son, to whom he passed on an enduring love of eclectic musical taste, modern and past; and Mandy, his daughter, to whom he passed on an (unfortunate) appreciation of B movies.

Also surviving him are his three grandchildren, Kaleigh and Nicholas to whom, through his constant supply of puns and logic puzzles, he passed on his ability to look at the world from all different perspectives and to never be afraid to ask “Why?”, and Malanine, to whom he instilled an early love of zombie video games.

Jack never met a stranger, and by the time he was done talking, even the strangest felt as though they’d made a friend for life. He had joke for everyone, and if you ever talked to him you were likely the happy victim of one of his puns.

Waiters and waitresses were often his favorite audience, (“Hello, I’m Morgan and I’ll be your server!” . . . “Hi, Morgan! We’re Jack, Pam, Scott, and Mandy and we’ll be your customers!”), much to the dismay of his wife, who would much rather he just order a darn coke already instead of asking about the fish “just for the halibut.”

Jack’s smile always lit up the room. With his genuine warmth and quick wit, he touched the lives of everyone he met, brightening the day for strangers on the street and, for those who knew him best, imparting a love and light that endures beyond his days.

In lieu of a service, a small family memorial for Jack will be held, where his ashes will be scattered in the Atlantic where he always felt a sense of calm, happiness, and good memories.

Jack would have us remember this in life: Do something every day that makes you happy. Our world is a little darker without you in it, but Heaven is a lot brighter; and a lot funnier. We love you, and we miss you, always.

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Titan baseball works to improve over summer

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Titan baseball team went through some growing pains in 2016.

Although the team finished with a sub .500 record the team showed improvement.

This summer assistant coach Alan Ingold along with head coach Ronnie Pruitt hopes that a summer full of baseball will prove to beneficial to the program in the long run. h7E VE HAD A DECENT turnout so far,� said Ingold. h7E VE GOT QUITE A FEW YOUNG KIDS COMING OUT 7E HAVE four of five kids coming up from the middle school along WITH QUITE A FEW FROM THE junior varsity and varsity TEAM 7E RE GOING TO HAVE A good time and work on some things that we need to improve on as a team.�

The Titans will play in a summer high school league that consists of five teams. The Titans will play teams from Pender High, 7ILMINGTON !SHLEY %AST

Duplin and Dixon. Most of the teams in the league will field two teams, one younger and the other of mainly upperclassmen. The season will end in July.

The objective of this year’s Titan team is simple according to Coach Ingold. h7E WANT TO TEACH THE young kids the mental aspect of playing at the high school level, how to approach the GAME AND SUCH 7E WANT TO work on the fundamentals of THE GAME 7E WILL WORK HARD on our defense and hope to improve our pitching as well.

7E HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO but I feel like we have some talent here. The kids for the Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew most part want to play.�

School’s out, but baseball is not. Titan ďŹ rst baseman Last year Coach Ingold Chase Foxbower eyes the throw from the mound in Monhad a former Titan Dylan day’s game with Ashley.

Kraft helping him. This year former Titan and cur- shoot for,� said Ingold. “It at 4:30 p.m. and the varsity rent college player Andrew helps to have someone closer team followed afterward. “These kids are giving up Chomiczewski has found his to the kids age to help them part of their summer to get way back to Titantown and with things. “ The Titans kicked off their better and that shows me that is lending a hand with the season on Monday with a dou- they are committed,� said Inyoung players. “Both Dylan and Andrew ble header at home with Ash- gold.� That makes it worth give the kids something to ley. The junior team played my while to come out here.�

Madole Post & Voice top Pirate Male Athlete of the Year

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Growing up in Orange County (California) Jake and Josh Madole – like so many youngsters – wanted to play sports, and football was at the top of that list.

But their father Darrin, a Physical Therapist, was a little wary of subjecting his sons to the rigors – and possible injuries – of the game, so the Madole boys turned to other sports, namely soccer and baseball, and it turned out to be an excellent move.

The family moved to Hampstead when Darrin was offered a position and Jake, the older one, had an excellent baseball career at Topsail before moving on to UNCAshevlle, where is playing baseball,. This year Josh will be heading to college after an outstanding two-sport Pirate journey.

Josh’s excellence in those two sports, especially on the diamond, led to a college baseball scholarship (Campbell University), several awards and honors, and now to his selection as the 2016-17 Topsail Male Athlete of the Year. “I never played sports for the awards or honors, I just wanted a chance to play, and to compete,� said Josh, who

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Hooper Post & Voice Pender High Male Athlete of the Year

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer There are many things that define a student-athlete.

There is of course the athletic ability. Then there is the student-athlete’s performance in the classroom. Finally, there is the character issue. For recent Pender High School graduate Justin Hooper, none of these things are an issue.

Hooper has been a staple in the Pender High school athletic field since his freshman year. He has earned many awards and accolades including the 2016 Post & Voice Patriot male athlete of the year. He has earned numerous all conference and all-county awards ALONG THE WAY 7ITH HIS HIGH school career in the rear view mirror, Justin Hooper has been named the 2016-17 Post & Voice Pender Patriot Male athlete of the year.

Mr. Hooper opened the

Justin Hooper school year on the gridiron.

He had a very good year as the Patriots began to show great improvement. The senior standout rushed for nearly 1000 yards while scoring 10 rushing touchdowns.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

There are high school athletic programs that seem to be successful every year despite graduating very good athletes. These schools seem to reload rather than rebuild.

7ALLACE 2OSE (ILL IS A perfect example of a program that reloads. The Bulldogs football team just seems to win every year despite graduating players that seem to be difference makers. Some folks say it is the coach and the system.

7E ARE ABOUT TO lND OUT AS Coach Joey Price has left for what he considered to be greener pastures.

Former New Hanover and James Kenan coach Kevin Motsinger has taken over. It will be interesting to see what happens up in 7ALLACE THIS FALL The Topsail Pirate baseball program has become one of those teams. If you look at the Pirates success in the last few years you will find that the team graduates great players year and they never seem to miss a beat. In fact if my calculations are correct, the Pirates have been to

the regional finals for the last three years. In fact the Pirates played for the state 3A title last year, falling to Marvin Ridge. In 2014 the Pirates won the state title.

7HAT ) AM GETTING AT is that the Topsail Pirate baseball program has become one of the premier programs in the state. The teams worst record in recent years believe it or not was the 2013 season in which the team went 17-13 and still made the playoffs.

The Pirates were just 6-6 in conference play in 2014 but went into the 3A playoffs and demolished the competition. They won a state title that year. During the last five years the team is 107-40.

I believe that coaching makes a huge difference.

However, I also believe that winning breeds winning. Young players feed off of a winning programs ATTITUDE 7HEN A YOUNG middle school player looks at Topsail’s baseball team they dream of playing for a winner. I bet if you look at Topsail Middle schools baseball team you will find a very successful program in place.

For the Topsail faithful I have some good news. I think that the Pirate baseball program is in good hands and will continue to be in the mix for a conference and regional title if not the state title.

For the Pirate haters, well I have some bad news.

These Pirates ain’t going anywhere.

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played four years of varsity soccer and a three on the varsity baseball team. “Still, it’s an honor, and it just shows if you work hard it will pay off.

7E DIDN T ACCOMPLISH EVERYthing we wanted to this year, but I will look back on my time at Topsail as one of the most enjoyable and memorable experiences of my life.�

This past baseball season, Josh finished as the leading hitter (.457 BA) on a 22-9 team that advanced to the regional championship for the third time in the past four years. In his 3 varsity seasons, Madole hit .323, .305, and .457, and he

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Armstrong is Trask Male Athlete of the Year

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer 7HEN 4YREASE !RMSTRONG enrolled at Heide Trask High School as a freshman he came with a lot of fanfare. He was a little guy with a ton of skill on both the football field as well as the basketball court.

He played varsity football and basketball as a freshman and took his lumps while learning to cope with the rigors of high school athletics.

As a sophomore he flourished. He made his name in THE AREA AS A QUARTERBACK ON the football team and a point guard on the basketball team.

However, no one could have foreseen what was about to transpire in his junior year on the gridiron.

The Trask varsity football team found itself right in the middle of the Four County Conference race in October.

Armstrong was running the offense like a well-oiled machine. The team started the season 4-0 and was 6-1 in early October. Armstrong was a field general. His field presence was magnificent. His leadership

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Tyrease Armstrong was one of the reasons why the team was on an unprecedented roll.

The Titan football team would finish the year with a 7-5 record including earning a playoff bid. Armstrong threw for six touchdowns on the year and rushed for 10 more scores.

Tyrease followed a great football season with a very good basketball campaign. He was the starting point guard on yet another solid Titan basketball team. He was off to a good start before a shoulder injury caused him to miss some time. The Titans were in a rebuilding mode for the sea-

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer This week will we go back in time and look at October 2016. The football season was in full swing as was the other fall sports. s7EEK 4HE 4OPSAIL TENnis team bounced back from a loss to New Hanover to win a double header against South Brunswick. Caroline Harris won both of her singles matches as well as both of her doubles matches. The PiRATES ALSO BEAT 7EST "RUNSwick with Harris and Sierra Dougherty leading the way.

Dougherty was undefeated on the week.

The Trask volleyball team earned a win over Union behind the play of Tiara Mitchell (11kills) and Brittany Foy (12digs).

The Topsail volleyball team beat South Brunswick behind the play of Selena Biele. She had seven service points, three aces, 12 kills, a block, and 23 digs. Victoria Elder made her presence felt at the net with 12 kills, five blocks, two aces, six digs, and 10 points, while Makenna Preville (18) and Azia Anderson (22) combined for 40 digs.

The Pender Patriot football team completely dominated the Midway Raiders. Justin Hooper had 127 yards rushing and added an interception on the defensive side of the ball while Linzie McAllister had seven tackles and a sack. s7EEK (URRICANE -ATthew made his presence in the area but the schedule still produced some action.

The Trask soccer team lost twice during the week but ended the week on a high note WITH A WIN OVER 7EST "LADEN Bryen Woody scored three goals in the contest.

The Topsail volleyball team beat Ashley but took a loss to New Hanover. In the Ashley contest Victoria Elder had 11 points, 11 kills, five blocks, and a pair of digs

while Kaylee Kyle had 22 assists to lead the Pirates to the win. Makenna Preville had 29 digs to lead the Pirates.

The Trask Titan volleyball team earned a win over East Bladen. Tiara Mitchell had10 kills to go along with five blocks while Emily Oyler had 12 digs to lead Trask.

Brittany Foy had 10 digs in the contest.

The Pender volleyball team seems to be improving with every match. Caroline Peterson had 25 assists for the week while Lakirah Forney had 18 kills for the week.

The Topsail Pirate football team beat Ashley behind the play of freshman Noah Lavalle. The super halfback carried the ball 34 times for 179 yards, giving him 1,012 yards on 162 carries for the year in just seven games. This is a remarkable feat considering he started the season on the junior-varsity.

The Trask Titans earned a Four County Conference win OVER 7EST "LADEN TO RUN THEIR record to 6-1. Senior halfback Steven Jordan had 93 yards rushing and a touchdown while signal caller Tyrease Armstrong had 56 yards.

Tony Holmes scored the go ahead touchdown. Foster Williamson led the Titan defense with 11 tackles. s7EEK -ATTHEW WREAKED havoc on the area. There was no school in Pender County as well as in the surrounding counties. s7EEK 4HE THREE COUNTY high schools finally returned to action. Although the storm wreaked havoc on the area and there were several area families displaced due to damage caused by flooding, the area high schools were trying to get back to normal.

The Topsail Pirate soccer team split conference matches for the week. Sam Bell had two goals and a pair of assists in the Pirates win over South Brunswick.

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Former Pirates find college an adjustment

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer As the graduations at the high-school level signals the end of one phase of a young person’s life, it also marks the beginning of the next part of the journey to adulthood.

In almost every instance it will mark their first endeavor on their own, away from the caring nurturing of their parents. Some will find the transition easy, while others will struggle – as a student you are more on your own to keep up in a larger classroom setting, as a first-timer away from home and that comfortable environment, and as an athlete, transitioning from the star in high school to limited playing time.

Maddie Ford was Topsail’s top hitter (213 kills) and blocker (81) as a middle hitter in volleyball in 2015 before graduating a year ago. Maddie went to Limestone University in Gaffney (S. C.) where her playing time decreased significantly as the, “New kid on the block.” Maddie had 2 kills and 7 blocks in limited action.

“In high school I could guarantee a starting position but in college it depends on the opponent, what the coach wants to do against a specific opponent, and the experienced girls ahead of you, so there was a lot less playing time,” Maddie said. “It was a little discouraging, but we had intra-squad scrimmages and it gave me a lot of time to get accustomed to the game at this level.”

Academically, Maddie found college to her liking, although she found out you are on your own much more than in high school.

Maddie Ford “Limestone is a small school, the biggest class I had was 20 students,” said Maddie, who is majoring in Pre-Professional Biology. The thing is I was on my own more, the learning responsibility was more on me.

“You don’t get as much oneon-one like high school. It was more on me to prepare and be ready, or to get help where you needed it. In high school, if they see you are not doing well, they come to you.”

It worked for Maddie as she finished her year on the Dean’s List with a 3.9 GPA while taking 2 Biology courses, Anatomy, Physiology, 2 English classes, and 1 of Math.

Leaving the comforts of home wasn’t much of a problem at the beginning.

Strangely it affected Maddie as the year moved on.

“I didn’t miss home too much at first, I guess because everything is so new you’re concentrating on getting used to everything, but as I got more comfortable, surprisingly, more,” Maddie said. “I missed driving around since I had no car here, and being from the coast and relocating somewhat in the mountains, it was a hard transition.

Bryce Cota “But now I know my way around more, I’m looking forward to next year. We had a lot of kids transfer out and there are only two middle-hitters, so I think there is a chance I’ll be starting. Academically I know it will get harder, but I think I’m ready for that, too.”

Bryce Cota Bryce Cota enjoyed a successful baseball career at Topsail, although his ability to take the mound in his senior year was curtailed due to a shoulder injury. He did see limited time at the plate (76 plate appearances), finishing with a .295 average with 8 RBIs. But he earned a scholarship to Campbell University as a pitcher, so it was time to get back up on the mound, making the transition to college a little more challenging.

“It was definitely different, and an adjustment in where you are more in charge of yourself, you have to motivate yourself more, and not get distracted,” Bryce said.

“You have to stay focused on

school, pretty much being the adult in charge from day one.

“In a lot of classes the professors would assign us a chapter every night and we’d discuss it the next day. You are pretty much working independently, relying more on the textbooks to keep up in the classroom. In high school it was more of a hands-on thing.”

A typical day for Bryce started at 5 a.m. with team lifting, classes until around 2 p.m., then bullpen work, more lifting, dinner, study hall, and bed around 11 p.m.

Bryce did not get any plate time and he was limited to seven appearances on the mound, encompassing just 12 innings pitched. He finished 2-1 with a 7.50 ERA, six strikeouts, and five earned runs.

“Sitting out that year on the mound definitely put me behind a little,” Bryce said.

“It was just a matter of trusting myself. My best outings were when I didn’t try to do too much, I just had to have faith in my stuff.

“At my year-end exit interview, the coaches didn’t say much, they wanted me to get stronger. I think winning a starting job is mostly on me, on how I perform in the fall and in the spring. But I feel confident about my chances.”

Bryce said he missed home at first but adjusted as the year went on. He was fortunate that his Mother, Julie, traveled to Buies Creek often to see him pitch.

“I had good parents and they prepare me and (older brother) Clark for life after high school, and they were there for me as often as they could be,” Bryce said. “That definitely made things easier.”

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Anglers beating the drum at Topsail

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The area anglers are beating the proverbial drum on and around Topsail Island.

The black drum are biting both in the surf and off of the local piers. The word is that they are using shrimp on a bottom rig in both places.

The red fish are biting as well. The marshes and mouths of the area creeks are producing some decent sized fish. I have heard that the successful angler is using everything from live shrimp to top water lures. There have been reports that these feisty guys will hit cut bait as well as select gulp baits.

The flounder bite is improving with each day. Find a dock or fish around the mouths of your favorite creek and cast a live mud minnow out and be patient.

If that does not work try a gulp bait of your choice.

The pier fishing is heating up. I walked out on the pier last week and the water was

clear and the pluggers were finding a few blues and the occasional Spanish. There have been a few spots caught at night but it is way too early for the bite to be consistent.

There have been a few speckled trout caught as well. Remember, the hotter the temperature, the earlier and later you fish.

The freshwater bite is picking up. The pan fish are hitting red worms while the cats are hitting chicken livers and your favorite stink baits.

This week’s fishing tip As summer nears, the experienced angler will learn the tide times and fish accordingly. Freshwater fishing can also depend on the tides as well. Check your local tide tables to find out when you need to be on the water The best time to fish in freshwater during the summer is at dusk or beyond.

The air temperatures drop and the water temps ease off as well. Like I stated earlier, if you can’t be in the water real early then it is best to wait to just before dark.

Topsail’s Bryant finishes Navy prep, headed to Naval Academy

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer As his graduation date from Topsail High School approached in 2016, Derek Bryant had his sights set on possibly playing soccer at the collegiate level after a successful career on the pitch for the Pirates.

After achieving a 4.32 GPA in his senior year, and scoring a 30 on the ACT exam, Bryant was confident a college was on the horizon, but a life-changing event move his thoughts from just any university to the U. S. Naval Academy – and, strangely enough – from the soccer field to the football field.

“There were plenty of thoughts about going to a regular college where I could get an education, play soccer, enjoy myself, and have total control over what I wanted to do, and when I wanted to do it,” Bryant said. “The decision to go to the Naval Academy came up when my best friend, Hans Loewen, passed away in a tragic accident.

“Ever since I moved here in middle school, Hans was

Jordan leaves Titantown a success

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a middle school athlete Steven Jordan was one of the best to ever wear a Cape Fear Middle School uniform.

He led the football team to its best record ever as an eighth grader.

As he moved on to Trask High School, he made his mark as a high school athlete He was an outstanding football player who led the team in rushing in his last two years while wearing the Titan black and blue.

He was also a very good on the defensive side of the ball.

In fact, some say his best position was as a defensive back.

Steven played basketball as a junior and was a standout on the Trask track team in fact, there was very little in the sports department that Mr. Jordan was not good at.

Now that it is all said and done and graduation has come, Steven Jordan’s athletic career at Heide Trask could be called a success.

my neighbor and best friend.

When he graduated (from Topsail) and went to the Naval Academy I really didn’t think too much about it, but when he passed away I felt I wanted to do something to honor him, and for myself.”

So Derek went through the process, applying through the proper channels and contacting local politicians for the requited recommendation letters. He received his appointment, but there was a slight hitch.

“It’s a really difficult process and only about 1,000 get accepted from the many applicants and only about 800 of them get directly into the Academy, itself,” Bryant said. “My appointment was directly to the U. S. Naval Academy Prep School in Newport (RI).

“There were no thoughts about going to a regular college,” Derek said. “It would have been a back track for me, and I didn’t wasn’t to waste the opportunity, and even though they didn’t have soccer, I wanted to do something new, to grow and challenge myself.

“I was pretty quick in soccer so I decided to try out for football and it was one of the best decisions I made all year. We used the tripleoption offense like they do at the Academy so I didn’t get a lot of balls thrown my way, I think all three of us wide receivers caught something like three balls, but it was a wonderful experience.”

As his year at NAPS was coming to a close, the Admissions Director and Superintendent from Annapolis came to Newport on May 8 to check records and make their offers to attend the Academy.

Derek started with 260 classmates, but there were only 212 left at year’s end.

Bryant finished his year with a 3.95 GPA, taking what he called the “core” courses like Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, and English, along with playing football and adjusting to the rigors of military life – quite the chore in itself.

“In order to get an offer to go to Annapolis you had to maintain at least a 3.2 GPA, get a recommendation from your commanding officer,

and pass a rigorous physical fitness test,” Derek said.

Bryant will have a short summer as he will be leaving for Annapolis on June 27 for what he termed “indoctrination.” Derek said it’s actually more like a seven-week boot camp. As for the future, he is unsure of what direction his naval career will take, but he’s pretty sure his time in Annapolis will not include football.

“I don’t know if I will continue to play football, it’s a pretty big deal up there, but I really enjoyed it this past year,” Derek said. “I probably won’t know for a while exactly what my career path will be but I know I want it to go into the Marine Corps.

My Dad (Alvin Bryant, Jr., now stationed in Lativa) is a lieutenant colonel in the Marines and I think he’s pretty happy about that, but he did caution me to keep an open mind, and that’s what I intend on doing. I’m excited about the future, and looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.”

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer In high school sports it is very difficult for an underclass student-athlete to be deemed a success in the athletic arena.

It usually takes two years for an athlete to become comfortable. For rising junior Delaney Popella, this is not the case.

Miss Popella excelled on the lacrosse field and was an outstanding swimmer as well.

In fact, Miss Popella was first in the 500 freestyle and third in the 100 breaststroke at the Mid-Eastern Conference swim meet, setting new team records in both.

She earned a berth in the regionals and then went beyond that with a berth in the state 3A meet.

On the lacrosse field she was a beast. She led the team in goals and points scored as a sophomore.

With her junior year coming quickly, look for Delaney Popella to be the best she can be in both the pool and on the lacrosse field.

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Derek Bryant with his dad Alvin on the football field at the U.S. Naval Academy Prep School.

Pender Continued from page 8A He also had two receiving touchdowns and added 533 return yards.

For all of his accomplishments on the offensive side of the ball Hooper may be an even better defensive player.

He had five interceptions and a fumble recovery. He was a complete player.

After the football season ended, Justin moved on to the hard wood. He used his tenacious defense to earn more playing time and was on the court during the stretch run of most games.

Williams rises to expectations at Pender High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a freshman, Jarious Williams was already considered to be a very good high school basketball player. The phrase upside was bantered about when his name was mentioned.

Over the next three years Williams grew in size and stature. His game grew as well.

He became a very good ball handler and was considered a threat to drain the three point basket shortly after crossing midcourt. Jarious was beginning to reach what was considered to be a very high ceiling.

In Jarious’ senior year, the point guard was voted all-conference and all-county. He was among the Patriots leaders in scoring, assists and rebounding. Jarious reached those lofty expectations that were expected as a freshman.

Mr. Williams will head to the next level with what he has learned at Pender High School.

He led the team in steals and was among the team leaders in assists. His leadership on the court as well as in the locker room was evident.

Justin Hooper has left a lasting impression on Pender High School as well as many of his teammates. Often times Justin could be found leading the team in prayer following a game. Win or lose he was a positive influence on his teammates and fellow students. For all of his attributes, Justin Hooper can be described as a fine young man as well as an outstanding athlete. He is the 2016-17 Post & Voice Pender High School male athlete of the year.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist The sun fought between the rising mist and the low riding clouds. Well, the clouds weren’t really that low, they were just running into the crests along Jonas Ridge. It wasn’t the most picturesque sunrise, but it was as satisfying as any I had seen.

The night before provided a good sleep, right up until 3am.

At that moment in time the rain and wind slapping the rain fly hovering above my hammock.

One good burst of air pulled the stake from the ground on my right causing the rain fly to whip wildly. Fortunately, the fly blew in a downward motion wrapping my hammock rather than leaving it exposed to the blanketing rains.

After a couple of minutes making sure no lightning or thunder was erupting, and gaining confidence that the rainfly would be ok and I wouldn’t have to go outside my tight confines to re-stake it I easily went back to sleep.

Once my alarm on my phone went off, I was a little surprised at the ease in which I slept through the storm in the hammock.

My goal was to catch the sunrise along the Linville Mountain ridge on the west of the gorge and then hike down to the river that created the formation thousands of

thousands of years ago. I was determined to attempt the hike along one of the more difficult trails as a way to ‘practice what I preach’.

The last column talked about living life rather than watching others live it. This was my first outdoor activity in several weeks due to a medical procedure and an issue that had left me in pain for nearly half a year.

The weather had cleared up nicely during the morning, with only high wispy clouds above and the darker, thicker clouds from the storm far to the east along the horizon.

The ground soaked up the rain water like a thirsty babe that had been away from his mom for far too long.

I parked at the trailhead and gathered my items for the hike, loading them in my backpack that would accompany me for the overnight solo adventure to the bottom of Linville Gorge.

My packing was planned and coordinated. My hammock and sleeping bag were in the main body of the pack. My food and water in a separate compartment at the very bottom with easy access. A few safety items were packed in the main body as well, and my camera tripod was strapped to the side.

My camera was fitted along the main face of the pack where I usually will strap my bow when I am setting out for a hunt. This provided both a secure location away from where limbs and brush would not grab the camera or lens, as well as quick and easy access for any photo opportunities that may arise along the way.

The trail was both familiar and foreign, if there is a way for the two scenarios to exist at the same time. It was refreshing to be outside, in June, and in cool weather. God had definitely blessed me with a

tremendous day to begin this next adventure.

The flowers were also blooming along the way, leading with a perfect visual path as well as a scent guided lead. The sun’s trickling rays through the heavy green canopy gave it more of a feel of dense rainforest along the Amazon than an ancient mountain outcropping.

I began the hike with the

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pender County

Agenda Board of County Commissioners Meeting Monday, June 19, 2017 @ 4:00 PM Pender County Public Assembly Room 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC

HELP WANTED

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

INVOCATION

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

5.

PUBLIC INFORMATION 5.1.

Second Quarter Update for the School Bond Projects.

5.2.

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

6.

PUBLIC COMMENT

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

8.

9.

PENDER COUNTY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 SUBMITTED PROPOSED BUDGET

7.1.

Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting: June 5.

7.2.

Resolution Accepting Petition to add Soundview Drive North in Belvedere Subdivision, Hampstead, to the State Maintained System.

7.3.

Resolution Accepting Petition to add Doral Drive Ext. in Greenway Plantation Estates Subdivision, Hampstead, to the State Maintained System.

7.4.

Resolution Authorizing Sale of Surplus of Properties in Pender County.

7.5.

Approval of a Purchase Order for $20,000.00 to Purchase River Gage.

7.6.

Approval of Appointment of Commissioner as Voting Delegate for the 2017 NACo Annual Conference.

7.7.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to re-allocate revenues among various Giant Salvania Eradication projects and transfer $2,786 from the General Fund to cover excess expenditures so that the project can be closed.

7.8.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to appropriate $23,500 of contingency funds to cover additional costs of Property & Liability Insurance premiums paid to the NCACC ($15,000) and additional bank service charges for the remainder of the fiscal year ($8,500).

7.9.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to appropriate $10,000 of contingency funds to cover anticipated expenditures for Medical Examiner fees for the remainder of the fiscal year.

7.10.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to appropriate $5,000 of Contingency.funds to cover additional expenditures for the Veteran's Service department for the remainder of the fiscal year.

7.11.

Approval of a Purchase Order to the Snowden Company, LLC in the amount of $14,393.

7.12.

Approval of a Budget Amendment to Increase Health Department Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2016-2017: $2,700.

7.13.

Approval of a Budget Amendment to Increase Health Department Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2016-2017: $14,128.

7.14.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to close out the CDBG - Del Labs WWTP Project.

7.15.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to close out the CDBG - Ed Holt Hosiery Project.

7.16.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to close out the Miller's Pond Park Project.

7.17.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to close out the Hwy 421 Industrial Park Study project.

7.18.

Approval of Contract between RSM US LLP and Pender County to audit the County's FY 2017 Financial Statements.

APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS 8.1.

Approval of Additional Funds for Hurricane Matthew Recovery in Pender County.

8.2.

Approval of Recommended Revaluation Firm For 2019 County Wide Revaluation.

8.3.

Approval of Software Computer Assissted Mass Appraisal Program.

8.4.

Approval of Selection and Contract with The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. to Provide Professional Services for a Park Master Plan for Pender Memorial Park

June 8, 15, 2017

9.1.

Approval of Reappointment of the Tax Assessor.

9.2.

Approval of Reappointment of Barbara Murray as Tax Collector and Tereca Crenshaw, Sarah Pridgen, and Takia McIntire as Deputy Tax Collectors.

9.3.

Approval of Appointment to the Pender County Jury Commission.

9.4.

Approval of Appointment to the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees.

10.

PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

11.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD Resolution Opposing the Mandatory Regionalization of Social Services Departments.

12.

ITEMS FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, COUNTY MANAGER, FINANCE DIRECTOR, & COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

13.

CLOSED SESSION (IF APPLICABLE).

14.

7PM PUBLIC HEARINGS: SPECIAL USE PERMITS/ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS/ RESOLUTIONS

15.

14.1.

Resolution Requesting Approval of the draft Cape Fear Regional Bicycle Plan.

14.2.

Resolution Requesting Approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) Revision for to Operation of Construction Sand and Gravel Mining.

14.3.

Resolution Requesting Approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the Operation of Other Electric Power Generation facility.

14.4.

Resolution Requesting Approval of a Conditional Use Rezoning from RP, Residential Performance zoning district to the GB-CD1, General Business conditional zoning district 1.

14.5.

Resolution Requesting Approval of a Conditional Use Rezoning from PD, Planned Development zoning district to the GB-CD2, General Business conditional zoning district 2.

6/15/2017

WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/commissions/committees:

ABC Board Advisory Board of Health Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Board of Adjustment Coastal Resources Advisory Council Hampstead Kiwanis Park Board Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

Jury Commission Tourism Development Authority District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

# of Vacancies 1 3 1 1 4 1 7 1 1

Positions/Categories District 3 Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist*** Veterinarian District 4 Citizen Representative Public Member Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Commissioner Representative 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.

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The Pender County ABC budget proposal for fiscal year 2017-2018 has been submitted to the ABC Board. A copy is available for inspection in the office of the General Manager during business hours. A public hearing will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. in the ABC office (located in the rear of the ABC store) at 207 US Hwy. 117 S. in Burgaw. Comments from the public on this proposed budget are welcome at that time.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: June 19, 2017 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

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Special Use Permit Revision Oak Island Partners, LLC., applicants, on behalf of Oak Island Land & Timber LLC., and Oak Island Partners, LLC., owners, are requesting the approval of a revision to a previously approved Special Use Permit (SUP 487-2017) to amend the hours of operation for an existing sand mine (NAICS 212321) ‘Construction Sand and Gravel Mining’.

The subject properties are zoned RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; Nonmetallic Mineral & Quarrying (NAICS 2123) is permitted via Special Use Permit in the RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district. There are five (5) tracts associated with this request totaling ± 1,801 acres. The subject properties are located 1.5 miles to the south of the intersection of US HWY 17 and NC HWY 50 in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PINs: 4227-18-2935-0000, 4227-43-0996-0000, 4227-33-2015-0000, 4227-42-3351-0000, and 4227-51-3640-0000.

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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 BEFORE THE CLERK NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Kendall S. Lewis, deceased, of New Hanover County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before September 1, 2017 or this Notice shall be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address shown below.

This the 1st day of June, 2017.

Lynne Smith, Executrix of the Estate of Kendall S. Lewis c/o BRITT LAW FIRM 720 North 3rd St. Ste. 401 Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 #7752 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-515 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

VALERIE RENEE GREEN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 1.53 acres, Parcel ID Number 3247-77-7943-0000 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 18, 2017.

This date: June 1, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7749 6/1, 6/8, 6/15/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-505 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

SHARON ANN DAVIS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBERT L. DAVIS 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 12.34 acres, Parcel ID Number 3248-40-0671-0000 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 18, 2017.

This date: June 1, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7748 6/1, 6/8, 6/15/2017 EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Alene Joyce Hall Kelly, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of September, 2017, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 1st day of June, 2017.

Michael David Simpson 575 Jesse Moore Road Ivanhoe, North Carolina 28447 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #7742 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/2017

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Maria Lynn Beauchemin, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Maria Lynn Beauchemin, to present them to the undersigned on or before September 7, 2017 at 2085 Henry Brown Road, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 1st day of June 2017.

Bradley Joseph Beauchemin 2085 Henry Brown Road Burgaw, NC 28425 #7746 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Dorothy May Morris Brand, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Dorothy May Morris Brand, to present them to the undersigned on or before September 7, 2017 at P.O. Box 398, Columbus, NC 28722, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 1st day of June 2017.

Thomas W. Brand III P.O. Box 398 Columbus, NC 28722 #7747 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Elsie R. Wolfe, deceased, of Brunswick County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Elsie R. Wolfe, to present them to the undersigned on or before September 14, 2017 at 676 Island Creek Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 8th day of June 2017.

Linda W. Teachey 676 Island Creek Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 #7766 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Phyllis Edwards Kegel, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Phyllis Edwards Kegel, to present them to the undersigned on or before September 14, 2017 at 204 Settlecroft Lane, Holly Springs, NC 27540, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 8th day of June 2017.

Martin E. Kegal, III 204 Settlecroft Lane Holly Springs, NC 27540 #7767 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Girlee Murray Crumble, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Girlee Murray Crumble, to present them to the undersigned on or before September 14, 2017 at 3104 Ellis Court, Wilmington, NC 28405, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 8th day of June 2017.

James Raymond Malloy 3104 Ellis Court Wilmington, NC 28405 #7768 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MAURICE GLENN ANDERSON 17 E 40 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Maurice Glenn Anderson deceased of 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 on or before the 6th day of September, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 8th day of June, 2017.

Glenn Anderson Executor of the Estate of Maurice Glenn Anderson c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #7769 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/2017

16 SP 221 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Elise Decanio to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated August 3, 2011 and recorded on August 8, 2011 in Book 3954 at Page 0131, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 20, 2017 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL of Lot 19, Phase 2, TURNSTONE PLANTATION, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 46, Page 33, Pender County Registry, reference to said map being hereby made for a more particular description.

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

Said property is commonly known as 115 Dreyton Hall Court, Rocky Point, NC 28457.

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

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

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

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

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-19078-FC01 #7750 6/8, 6/15/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LEONA MARGARET TOOLEY 17 E 220 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Leona Margaret Tooley, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to John Albert Tooley, Co-Executor of the decedent’s estate, on or before September 9, 2017 at 204 Cedarwood Drive, Jamestown NC 27282, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Co-Executor.

John Albert Tooley, Co-Executor Estate of Leona Margaret Tooley c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #7771 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MARILYN LEE BOEHLING 17 E 224 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Marilyn Lee Boehling deceased of 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 on or before the 6th day of September, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 8th day of June, 2017.

Lawrence S. Boehling Executor of the Estate of Marilyn Lee Boehling P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #7770 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/2017

17 SP 68 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by David N. Beck II and Melanie Beck a/k/a Melanie L. Beck to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated September 17, 2013 and recorded on September 18, 2013 in Book 4322 at Page 155, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 20, 2017 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at a point where the Eastern line of College Street intersects the Northern line of Red Cross Street, and runs thence with the Eastern line of College Street N 31-27 W 50.0 feet to a steel Rod in the line, thence N 58-33 East 150.0 feet to a 1-1/4 inch water pipe strainer; thence S 31-27 E 50.0 feet to a steel rod in the Northern line of Red Cross Street; thence with the Northern line of Red Cross Street S 58-33 W 150.0 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 7,500 square feet.

The above described lot is onehalf of the same Lot conveyed by F. C. Poschell, Attorney, acting as commissioner for the Real Estate of Ruth Jones, deceased, et al, to Luther D Long and Wife, Eva C Long. The deed for same, dated this 14th day of March, 1957, being duly recorded in the Pander County Register of Deeds Office in Book 333, Page 580.

Being all that property conveyed by deed recorded in Deed Book 750, at Page 229 of the Ponder County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 215 South College Street, Atkinson, NC 28421.

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

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

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

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-05086-FC01 #7751 6/8, 6/15/2017 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 275 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Steven B. Jones and Wife, Melanie K. Gatton to National Title Network, Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of October, 2011, and recorded in Book 3986, Page 0091, 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 27, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Pender, State of North Carolina, and is described as follows: Being all of Lot 101B in Section VI-E, Belvedere Plantation according to the map of Section VI-E, Belvedere Plantation, recorded in Map Book 20, Page 41 in the Office of The Register of Deeds of Pender County, NC, reference to which said map is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 114 Blossom Circle, Hampstead, North Carolina.

Parcel ID: 4203-79-2977-0000 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1197963 (FC.FAY) #7774 6/15, 6/22/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-183 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

ROBERT CHARLES BANNERMAN, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. ROBERT CHARLES BANNERMAN, owner, et. al., 16-CVS-183, (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, 06/23/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of that real property contained in Deed Book 76 at Page 59 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 3258-78-8226-0000) 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.

Posted: May 24, 2017.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7756 6/15, 6/22/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-643 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

ASHLEY TURNER BUILDING CO., INC., owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. ASHLEY TURNER BUILDING CO., INC., owner, et. al., 16-CVS-643, (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, 06/23/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: All of Lot 99, Section 6, Morgan Cove Plantation, as shown on that certain map entitled “Morgan Cove - Section 6” and recorded in Map Book 42, Page 084, in the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete description.

(PID: 3247-51-2755-0000) 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.

Posted: May 24, 2017.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7758 6/15, 6/22/2017 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 29, 2017 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 5th day of June, 2017.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS LYON SWAMP DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT Dale Norris, Chairman Dean Robinson, Commissioner Robert Allen Moore, Commissioner Milton C. Green, Treasurer #7778 6/15, 6/22/2017

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 13SP338 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY LEE DAVID ENNIS AND DIANE V. ENNIS DATED DECEMBER 1, 2000 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1643 AT PAGE 268 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 11:30AM on June 28, 2017 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in Caswell Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to and South of the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126, said point being located at a point that is the following courses and distances from the intersection of the graded centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 with the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1125: North 22 Degrees 46 Minutes 17 Seconds West 438.70 feet; North 36 Degrees 56 Minutes 29 Seconds West 144.48 feet; North 50 Degrees 33 Minutes 35 Seconds West 251.94 feet; North 55 Degrees 44 Minutes 50 Seconds West 195.28 feet and North 49 Degrees 46 Minutes 35 Seconds West 60.77 feet to the BEGINNING; and running thence, from the BEGINNING, so located.

(1) South 38 Degrees 57 Minutes 52 Seconds West 169.13 feet to a point in line; thence, (2) North 57 Degrees 52 Minutes 50 Seconds West 170.03 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 40.23 feet) to an iron pipe in line; thence, (3) North 38 Degrees 27 Minutes 52 Seconds East 213.75 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 183.51 feet) to a point in the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126; thence, (4) with the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 South 40 Degrees 51 Minutes 50 Seconds East 132.29 feet to a subsurface iron pipe in line; thence, (5) continuing with the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1126 as it curves to the left a chord course and distance of South 49 Degrees 46 Minutes 35 Seconds East 40.00 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.777 acres more or less after the exclusion of that portion of Secondary Road No. 1126 (60 foot right-of-way) contained within the above described boundaries.

The above described Tract being all of Lot No. 2 and a 40 foot wide strip of the Northwestern most portion of Lot No. 3 of the Doctor Simpson Place-Section No. 2 duly recorded in Map Book 27, at Page 140 of the Pender County Registry.

Togetherwith improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2554 Rooks Road, Atkinson, North Carolina.

And Being more commonly known as: 2554 Rooks Road, Atkinson, NC 28421 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Lee David Ennis and Diane V. Ennis.

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 26, 2017.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 13-052302 #7765 6/15, 6/22/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:15-CVS-160 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

DEBRA PICKETT, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. DEBRA PICKETT, owner, et. al., 15-CVS-160, (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, 06/23/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lying and being in Holly Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a new iron take in the northern right of way line of S.R. 1532, Lea Road 30 feet from the centerline thereof, said beginning point being located North 10 degrees 00 minutes East 30.874 feet from a point in the centerline of S.R. 1532 that is located South 86 degrees 20 minutes 01 seconds west 53.69 feet from a P.K. nail in the centerline of S.R. 1532 directly over a 30 inch corrugated metal pipe culvert under said road; said P.K. nail and culvert located 0.7 mile as measured in a westerly direction along the centerline of S.R. 1532 from the centerline of N.C. 50; running thence from said beginning point with a portion of the eastern line of Lot #6 of the Naomi Watkins Division (unrecorded map), a portion of the eastern line of those lands conveyed to Willie Carter and Delores Carter Smith in Book 523 at Page 135, North 10 degrees 00 minutes East 406.20 feet to an iron stake; running thence a new line, North 80 degrees 00 minutes West 104.00 feet to a new iron stake; running thence another new line, South 10 degrees 00 minutes West 431.49 feet to a new iron stake in the above mentioned northern right of way line of S.R. 1532; running thence with said right of way line, North 86 degrees 20 minutes 01 second East 107.03 feet to the beginning point and containing 43.560 square feet or 1.00 acre and being a portion of the above mentioned Lot #6 of the Naomi Watkins Division and the above mentioned Carter and Smith tract described in Book 526 at Page 135.

The above was prepared by Johnie C. Garrason, P.L.S. No. L-1347 from a survey dated June 12, 2002.

(PID: 3392-73-1574-0000) 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.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: May 24, 2017. #7754 6/15, 6/22/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-865 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

CHRISTY ZINNERMAN BLANKS, SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS CHRISTY LAUREL ZIMMERMAN, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CHRISTY ZINNERMAN BLANKS, SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS CHRISTY LAUREL ZIMMERMAN, owner, et. al., 16-CVS-865, (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, 06/23/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Located in Columbia Township, Pender County, North Carolina, ½ mile Westwardly along Pender County Dir Road #1122 from US Highway #421, and approximately 250 feet Northward from the center of said road and bounded as follows: on the South by a small tract of land owned by Mrs. Mary Ward known as the “School house Tract” (it being a

portion of her 1305 acre home tract); on the West by the lands of McKinley Murphy; on the North by the lands of Pearly Costin; and on the East by Mrs. Mary Ward’s 1305 Acre Home tract; and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron stake in the corner of a ditch, the Northwest corner of Mrs. Mary Ward’s “School-house Tract” said Beginning point being located the following courses and distances with said “School house Tract” lines, from a point directly above a concrete culvert that accommodates the waters to a ditch beneath the roadway and in the centerline of Pender County Secondary dirt Road #1122, said iron stake being approximately 5/10 of a mile from the intersection of Road #1122 with US Highway #421; S 3-00 E 61.02 feet to a pipe; N 57-30 W. 320.5 feet to an iron stake; and N 8-00 E 344.0 feet to above said BEGINNING iron stake; running thence from said Beginning, so located with the line of McKinley Murphy, N 7-35 E 14.6 feet to an iron pipe, McKinley Murphy’s corner in Pearly Costin’s South line; thence with Pearly Costin’s line, N 64-48 E 272.25 feet to a pipe in the West line of Mrs. Mary Ward’s 1305 Acre Tract approximately 2 feet East of the center of a ditch; thence with her line along the East bank of said ditch (it being well marked) S 3-00 W 331.22, feet to an iron corner stake (the Northeast corner of above said “School-house Tract”) approximately 2-feet East of said ditch’s center and near the mouth of another ditch; thence with the North line ditch of Mrs. Mary Ward’s “School-house Tract” (it being well marked) N 49-07 W 305.9 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.97 acres, more or less.

The above described lot is all of Tract #2 in a deed from P.T. Newton to Bryant Murphy, said deed dated September 18, 1951 and recorded in the Pender County Registry in Book 321, Page 15.

(PID: 2278-73-9623-0000) 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.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: May 24, 2017. #7760 6/15, 6/22/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:17-CVS-54 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

MICHAEL LINDSEY PERKINS, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. MICHAEL LINDSEY PERKINS, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-54, (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, 06/23/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Being all of Lot 3D of the Yow, Poisson, Moore, and Corbett Subdivision, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 5, Page 4, Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

Together with all singular ways, easements, rights, privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging or in anyway appertaining, and all the estate, right title interest and claim either at law or in equity, or otherwise of the said Grantor of, in, to or out of the said land and premises.

(PID: 4234-67-2191-0000) 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.

Posted: May 24, 2017.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7764 6/15, 6/22/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of William Charles Savoca, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, William Charles Savoca, to present them to the undersigned on or before September 21, 2017 at 314 Woodpecker Parkway, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery.

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

This the 15th day of June 2017.

Blair Savoca 2944 Sussex Street, Apt. 12 Greenville, NC 27834 #7779 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-931 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

CHRISTY ZINNERMAN BLANKS, A/K/A CHRISTY ZIMMERMAN, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CHRISTY ZINNERMAN BLANKS, A/K/A CHRISTY ZIMMERMAN, owner, et. al., 16-CVS-931, (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, 06/23/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: That certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Grady Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and being all of Lot F as shown on a map for Spencer Murphy Heirs as the same is recorded in Map Book 28 at Page 86 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 2285-78-7908-0000) 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.

Posted: May 24, 2017.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7761 6/15, 6/22/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-947 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

DOROTHY COTTLE, BY AND THROUGH HER GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE, RENEE WILLIAMSON BLOODWORTH, , et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. DOROTHY COTTLE, BY AND THROUGH HER GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE, RENEE WILLIAMSON BLOODWORTH, , et. al., 16-CVS-947, (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, 06/23/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at a spike in the center of the pavement of U.S. Highway No. 117, which said spike beginning corner is located South 40 degrees 55 minutes East 297.7 feet from the intersection of the center of the pavement of said highway with the center of a concrete box culvert through which flows the waters of Evans Branch and from said beginning so located running thence as follows: 1. To and with Newkirk’s line North 66 degrees 28 minutes East, 186.6 feet to an iron stake that is located in the run of Evans Branch and at Newkirk’s corner; thence 2. Down and with the run of Evans Branch as follows: South 68 degrees 57 minutes East 35.7 feet; South 56 degrees 37 minutes East 34.8 feet; South 68 degrees 53 minutes East 48.3 feet; South 33 degrees 49 minutes East 12.0 feet; South 71 degrees 49 minutes East 14.0 feet and North 80 degrees 41 minutes East 17.8 feet to an iron pipe; thence 3. Leaving the Branch and running South 21 degrees 49 minutes East 262.6 feet to a copper nail in a concrete monument; thence South 74 degrees 28 minutes West 100.0 feet to an iron pipe; thence 4. The same course continued South 74 degrees 28i minutes West 90.0 feet to a spike that is located in the center of the pavement of U.S. Highway No. 117; thence 5. With the center of the pavement of US Highway No. 117 as it curves, spikes on which are located by the following calls: North 37 degrees 54 minutes West 100.0 feet; North 39 degrees 14 minutes West 100.0 feet; North 40 degrees 16 minutes West 100.0 feet; and North 40 degrees 22 minutes West 63.7 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.841 acres, more or less, as surveyed July 23,165 with all lines shown correct in their angular relations and relative to Jul 1965 magnetic meridian.

The above described land is a part of a 133 acre tract of land shown as the first tract in a deed recorded in Book 185 on page 328 of the Register of Deeds Office of Pender County.

Being the same lands recorded in Book 412, Page 193 in the Pender County Registry. Also being the identical property conveyed to the parties of the first part herein by deed dated November 30, 1967 from June F. Wells and wife, Geneva H. Wells of Duplin County, North Carolina.

(PID: 3323-12-6589-0000) 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.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: May 24, 2017. #7762 6/15, 6/22/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:15-CVS-303 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

VALERIE C. STANLEY, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. VALERIE C. STANLEY, owner, et. al., 15-CVS-303, (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, 06/23/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lots 18, Section 5, MALLARD ROOST SUBDIVISION, as the same is shown on a map recorded in Map Book 32 at page 82 of the Pender County Registry reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

(PID: 3322-88-5488-0000) 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.

Posted: May 24, 2017.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7755 6/15, 6/22/2017 NORTH CAROLINA Pender County NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE UNDERSIGNED, David E. Anderson, having qualified on the 5th day of June, 2017, as Administrator of the Estate of Arnetha Walker Whitaker (17-E-228), deceased, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said Estate that they must present them to the undersigned at GRAVES MAY PLLC, c/o Attorney David Anderson, 5700 Oleander Dr. Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403, on or before the 18th day of September, 2017, or the claims will be forever barred thereafter, and this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make prompt payment to the undersigned at the above address.

This 8th day of June, 2017.

David E. Anderson Administrator ESTATE OF ARNETHA W. WHITAKER David Anderson GRAVES MAY, PLLC 5700 Oleander Dr. Wilmington NC 28403 #7775 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-634 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

ASHLEY TURNER BUILDING CO., INC., owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. ASHLEY TURNER BUILDING CO., INC., owner, et. al., 16-CVS-634, (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, 06/23/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: All of Lot 103, Section 6, Morgan Cove Plantation, as shown on that certain map entitled “Morgan Cove - Section 6” and recorded in Map Book 42, Page 084, in the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete description.

(PID: 3247-52-1253-0000) 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.

Posted: May 24, 2017.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7757 6/15, 6/22/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-212 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff, v.

LINDA T. MCALISTER-BROWN, owner et. al.

Defendants.

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 92, Section II, Belvedere Plantation, Parcel ID Number 4204-50-0332-0000 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 31, 2017.

This date: June 15, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7776 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-212 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff, v.

LINDA T. MCALISTER-BROWN, owner et. al.

Defendants.

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 92, Section II, Belvedere Plantation, Parcel ID Number 4204-50-0332-0000 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 31, 2017.

This date: June 15, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7777 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Shirley Ann Robinson, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Shirley Ann Robinson, to present them to the undersigned on or before September 21, 2017 at 2805 Henslowe Drive, Raleigh, N.C. 27603 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 15th day of June 2017.

Zachary Pate Robinson 2805 Henslowe Drive Raleigh, NC 27603 #7780 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/2017

SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Call 910.259.9111 for more information

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Performers

Continued from page 8A The Pender volleyball team beat Trask behind the play of seniors Imani Newkirk (seven kills, three aces and five digs), and Lakirah Forney (five kills, four aces and five digs).

The Pender Patriot football team lost a tough one to Union. Latrell Brown had an 80-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

The Trask football team lost a tough one to Midway. Steven

Trask

Continued from page 8A son and Armstrong was vital to that rebuild. Although he was on the bench with the injury he still could be found

Madole

Continued from page 8A compiled a total of 19 doubles, three home runs, and 51 RBIs. At first base he committed a total of nine errors (one his senior year) in 352 fielding chances. Josh was a captain in baseball and as a defenseman in soccer while playing for four different soccer coaches and three different baseball coaches.

“That was a little tough,” Josh said. “You had to adjust to different ways of doing things, different philosophies, and different personalities. Los-

Jordan had 83 yards and two touchdowns while B.J Jordan had a touchdown run and an interception. Sophomore Foster Williamson and Derrick Benton each had double digit tackles.

The Topsail football team earned a big win in week four.

Junior quarterback Jacob Floyd had a big game. He was 5-for-9 for 139 yards and two touchdown tosses through the air while scoring another touchdown on the ground.

Freshman sensation Noah Lavalle had 87 yards rushing and 113 yards receiving in the game. Josh Smith had 91-

yards rushing. Chris Nixon had nine tackles including two sacks for the Pirate defense.

The Topsail tennis team was represented well at the 3A regional tournament. Caroline Harris and Sienna Dougherty were invited after they made their way to the MAC tournament final where Harris defeated Dougherty.

Dougherty won her first match at the regionals before falling in the quarter finals while Harris made it to the semi-finals before falling to the top ranked player in the eastern 3A ranks.

at practice and sitting on the bench with his teammates come game time. Although Mr. Armstrong’s numbers were not what they were in the previous year, he was an important part of the Titan basketball team.

Tyrease Armstrong exemplifies what being a high school

athlete means. He works hard and through that hard work has become a very good two sport athlete. For his exploits on the football field as well as on the basketball court, he is this year’s Post & Voice Heide Trask male athlete of the year.

ing Coach (Granville) Gehris was especially tough but we were fortunate to have Coach (Chris) Blake, who was an assistant to Gehris, and this year Coach (Aaron) Rimer. I learned different ways of doing things, and I learned a lot about adjusting.”

Madole has a 4.7 GPA while taking all Advanced Placement courses, and he scored a 1,390 on his SAT test. He plans to major in Kinesiology.

“It’s the study of the body and it’s movements, and it will hopefully lead me to becoming a dentist,” Josh said. “That’s my first choice but I can also use it to become a Physical Therapist or a certified Physi-

cal Trainer.”

Madole isn’t satisfied with the fact he and his teammates did not win a state championship, but he is happy to play with so many great teammates, and for the memories he will always have. On one hand, he is sad to be leaving Topsail, but he is looking forward to continuing his academic and athletic journey.

“It didn’t really hit me that it was over until I started taking off that Pirate jersey for the last time,” Josh said. “It is sad to be saying goodbye but, at the same time, I’m about what lies ahead, bigger challenges and, hopefully, bigger and better things.”

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June 15, 2017

Section B

Living

Ecological Marine Adventures GAYLOR is hands-on learning Outdoor

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer

Ecological Marine Adventures (EMA) in Surf City will offer a variety of summer programs for children ages 4-7 and ages 8-12. A range of one and three-day options designed to encourage kids to explore the outdoors will be available. The organization strives to awaken children’s natural curiosity about the world around them while providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to preserve, protect and enjoy our environment.

Multi-day cl a s s e s m e e t three times, providing an in-depth exploration of our unique marine environment.

Children can explore the outdoors and learn about our ocean through experiments, specimen collection and other activities.

Four options are currently available for these classes, and the cost for each is $130.

Co-owne r Tay l o r M a r e a dy s a i d that their main goal at EMA is conservation. “We know that if we teach kids to love the ocean, then they will take care of it; and the best way to teach someone to love the ocean is by getting out there, exploring, and getting to know it. We have hired some incredible marine biologists, and we are definitely raising the bar for our camps. We are now going to be incorporating more experiments and usage of data collecting tools that will have our campers learning about science in the most fun way possible.� said Maready.

In Seashore Explorers, one

of the three-day classes, students will learn about the flora and fauna of our seashore.

They will explore and study dunes, marshes, beaches, and shallow water. Learning and exploring will take place on field trips and in an EMA classroom / lab. Activities will include setting up aquariums,

experiments, art projects, diagrams, specimen collections and beach exploration.

Ocean Adventurers will focus on fish, marine mammals and other aquatic life found in and around our oceans.

Marine Biology is a diverse field-oriented course where students will see, study and collect specimens from animals and plants found in our oceans and marshes. Science and Behavior focuses on the habits and habitats of local marine animals.

Single-day classes are three hours long and the cost is $45. “All of this is hands-on, of course,� said Maready. “We will be collecting specimens

daily to put in some of our brand new touch tanks and aquariums so that we can study their behavior and learn their preferred habitat and diet. Not only have we improved the curriculum for our camps and added more touch tanks, but we also have several large salt water aquariums.

We are also adding new day camps and adventures like our Sunset SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) and Science class, which is available for the whole family to enjoy.�

The shark discovery class will focus on both present day and prehistoric sharks. Students will identify different species, participate in handson exploration of live and dead specimens, and be introduced to their life-cycles. There is a Squid Dissection class, as well as an Invertebrate Explorers class that places emphasis on crabs and other marine invertebrates. Vertebrate Explorers will focus on fish and other marine vertebrates.

Other special classes are designed to get kids outside and encourage them to try new things without breaking the bank. Classes include a weekly community class and nighttime ghost crab monitoring. Students will learn about ocean life and discover local marine species by seine netting in the surf a n d s t u dy ing them in touch tanks to get a closer look at each creature. “Learning should be fun! It s e e m s l i ke t h e s e d ay s the kids have to choose to have fun or to learn, but that’s not the case at E M A . We are having a blast while we lear n things that our campers wouldn’t lear n anywhere else.

We also try and focus all of our topics and themes to things that are related to our island so that the campers can easily see these things first hand. We are a growing business and have so many dreams of a safer and cleaner Topsail Island. I love this place. I want the kids that we teach to have that same love for this beautiful island and the creatures that live on it,� said Maready.

EMA is located at 116 South Topsail Dr. in Surf City. For more information, call 910-328-1951 or 910-515-9751; or email them at info@ EcologicalMarine Adventures.com

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A Good Samaritan

And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.

But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him.

Luke 10:30-33 How many times have you heard someone say, “They were just trying to be a Good Samaritan?�

Even those who have never had a church background know the idea of what a Good Samaritan is.

Although we might recognize this term we know very little about the man who was robbed and later helped by the Good Samaritan. He was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho probably because he had been to the temple to worship or was a merchant that was traveling from city to city.

The road from Jerusalem to Jericho went through a dangerous terrain with steep hill and ravines running alongside the path.

This would be a perfect place for someone to ambush a traveler. When this man was robbed and left for dead he undoubtedly would never thought his life would improve.

The Samaritan, who we know was carrying wine and oil and would have been at risk of being robbed himself, stepped into the traveler’s world of trouble and became the source of his healing, his help and his very life.

He must have thought he deserved none of this and yet he was receiving it all for free. Augustine stated, “What does love look like? It has the hands to help others.

It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like.�

The Samaritan knew what love looked like because he tended to the stranger, traveled with him and even when their ways parted, the Samaritan left provision for him.

If we were the attacked traveler we would certainly have told everyone of the

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.

generosity of this stranger.

We might be amazed, confused or dumbfounded by a stranger’s act of kindness.

Consider now what Christ has done for us and we might have the same emotions.

Sometimes we only appreciate the goodness of Jesus when we are at the lowest point of our life. We only think about the one who can provide for our needs when we have nothing in our bank account. Some only pray when they have been beaten down by the world, but that was never God’s plan.

As believer in Jesus we are called to follow the actions of the Good Samaritan. Charles Spurgeon is quoted saying, “A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered.

Carve your name on hearts,

not on marble.�

When we walk the same path of the Samaritan we are truly walking the path of Jesus. We are doing more than saying, “be well�; we are committing ourselves to seeing that person reach that needed position.

I encourage you this week to open your eyes to the needs around your community. Start looking for ways to express the love of Jesus to those that would least expect it. Your name may never appear on the front page of the newspaper because of your acts of kindness, but that’s not the reason we do it.

There might just be a time in your life that you are the one that has been robbed and left for dead, wouldn’t it be great to know that a Good Samaritan was traveling not far behind.

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Church Directory BARLOW VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH

NEW BEGINNING CHURCH

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

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

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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

All are welcome! Pastor Bill Howell

FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

ST. M ARY’S CHURCH

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

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

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

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

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

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

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

RILEY’S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

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

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

WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Pastor Mark Murphy

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

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

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

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

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

www.BurgawBaptistChurch.org

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

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

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

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

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

Bible Based Community Fellowship NEW Pender County Location 16660 Hwy 17 N. • Hampstead, NC 28443 (American Legion Building) 910-526-7890 Pastor: Monte Suggs Services Sunday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

Father’s Day Recipes

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14th Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival

By Olivia Dawson, NC Blueberry Festival Coordinator

This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, June 17. The festivities commence Friday with live music, blueberries and BBQ. On Friday evening the North Carolina Blueberry Festival is part of WWAY’s “This is the Place,” road trip circuit, as they plan to be here live to kick off this year’s festival.

Come join us to be a part of the fun and enjoy entertainment provided by The Fantastic Shakers from 7 to 10 p.m. on the main stage.

Local farm fresh blueberries and BBQ sales are available starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, the beginning of our many festival events and activities that launch the festival on Friday.

Another Friday favorite to our locals and visitors alike is the Annual Recipe Contest.

Participants will bring their cooking and creative skills, which of course has to include blueberries, in a prepared dish to be judged.

The event is held at the Burgaw Community House adjacent to the Courthouse Square.

This year’s contest is sponsored by the North Carolina Blueberry Festival Association, StarNews Media, Fairway Ford of Burgaw, White Tractor Company, Inc., and King Arthur Flour Company. This year’s participants will have expanded opportunities to win 1st and 2nd place while monetary prizes have also been increased.

The Annual Whole Hog BBQ Series Cookoff Event also commences on Friday evening.

This event is sponsored by Smithfield’s. It is another favorite annual blueberry festival tradition, featuring both champion cookers and those new to the contest from throughout North Carolina, competing for the title of the 2017 Cook-off Champions.

The festival is a symbol and tribute to the area’s blueberry farmers as well as the blueberry 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.

This year the festival will host more than

150 of the best craft vendors from around our state, many favorite local and festival food vendors, added activities and amusements for the children, the Annual Blueberry Car & Truck Show with judging by the Wilmington Port City Mopar Club, our Annual 5K Run/Walk, Tour de Blueberry bike ride as always provided by the Cape Fear Cyclists group, Model Train Show presented by the Cape Fear Model Train Show Society inside our renovated depot, non-profit organizations, civic groups, and educational displays.

Check out the Agri-Pride Simulator that will be used to teach the value of six commodity crops grown in North Carolina, and see first-hand a blueberry picker, all located down by the depot!

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. Of course the festival’s main attraction is the abundance of fresh local blueberries from our many area farmers. Most importantly, do not leave without your flats of blueberries!

Join us Friday night June 16 from 5-10 p.m. and festival day Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. as we celebrate the 14th Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival! Come enjoy the historic, economic, and cultural significance of blueberries from southeastern North Carolina.

As always, the festival’s success comes from all of the committee members, volunteers, visitors, farmers, and sponsors.

We appreciate their support in making this festival such a great, fun-filled family event enjoyed by thousands.

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Schedule of Events Friday, June 16th, 2017

9 a.m.

11 a.m.

11 a.m. – 3p.m.

Recipe Contest @ The Burgaw Community Building, Judging begins at 1130 am Wholehog BBQ Cookoff Participants Arrive & Setup BBQ Sales & Blueberry Sales located at Family Dollar, along with Blueberry Sales located on the Courthouse Square 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Festival Kick Off featuring The Fantastic Shakers at the main stage, Gates open at 5 PM Beer, Blueberries, BBQ & Pauls Place Hotdogs will be available

7 a.m.

8 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

9 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

12- 1 p.m.

1-3 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

3-4 p.m.

4:30-6 p.m.

7-10 p.m.

10 p.m.

Saturday, June 17th, 2017

Annual 5K Run w/a 1 Mile Walk Tour de Blueberry Ride Check-In Hosted by The Cape Fear Cyclists Tour de Blueberry Ride Begins Festival & Vendors Open, Car & Truck Show, Model Train Show Located inside the Historic Burgaw Depot Welcome 82nd Airborne Chorus Ronald McDonald Opening Ceremony - Sponsor Recognition, Scholarship Awards Recognition, BBQ Cook off Awards, Recipe Contest Awards and Introductions of the 2017 Festival Queens Band of Oz Shag Contest Registration/Check In at the Main Stage Shag Contest Bryan Mayer, Singer/Songwriter from NC and a new voice to country music!

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