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Pender County Emergency Management Director Tom Collins (standing) talks with county staff and department heads at a FEMA training session Aug. 9. OfďŹ cials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency we also in Burgaw to provide training to county personnel.

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More than 30 county and emergency services personnel attended training hosted by Pender County Emergency Management. “FEMA is going paperless,� said Tom Collins, Pender County Emergency manager. “This training instructs managers and finance departments on the new FEMA Public Assistance Grants Portal.�

Representatives from Duplin, Onslow, New Hanover, and Pender counties attended the half day workshop. “After a disaster, we will have online records and requests for FEMA recovery projects,� said

From Staff Reports The Surf City Town Council has officially named Ashley Loftis, formerly the Surf City Finance Director/Assistant Manager, as the new town manager effective immediately. Ms. Loftis replaces Larry Bergman who resigned as manager in May of this year.

A graduate of Guilford College with a degree in Forensic Accounting, Ms. Loftis has worked in the finance department at both Guilford County Schools and Rockingham County.

Before coming to Surf City in 2016, she served for four years as the finance officer for Burgaw.

While the well-attended council meeting boasted a fairly light agenda, participation in the public comment period was heavier than at past meetings.

Resident Janet Norton addressed the council on the subject of “Megadecks� being built along the dunes in Surf City.

These decks may be covered or uncovered, include water and electricity, provide for parking, and even hold hot tubs, picnic tables, and barbeque grills. Aside from the damaging effect of these structures on the dunes themselves, the use of these decks by partygoers can create a nuisance for surrounding residents.

M ayo r M e d l i n a l s o brought up the possibility that an off island developer might build such a structure as an amenity for use by residents in a development, or as a rental structure. As suggested by Ms. Nolan, the town will

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During the instructional workshop, attendees learned about FEMA’s updated Public Assistance Delivery Model and the new FEMA-designed PA Grants Portal, an online tool for applicants and the state to be used in the next federal disaster. During the course, designees were appointed to manage the online applications in preparation of a disaster. “The class were given access to the new FEMA online platform,� said Collins. “We were able to prepare for and access preparation activities for future disaster declarations, including damage intake forms and more.�

The training is being conducted

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across the state by instructors from FEMA and the North Carolina Training and Registration Management Systems (NC TERMS). “This is valuable information for all emergency managers, town managers, the finance departments of municipalities in the recovery and payment of projects resulting from a disaster,� said Randell Woodruff, Pender County manager. “Next week we will host and participate in a day-long FEMA training regarding the new Public Assistance Program,� said Collins. “This training is valuable. We now know the systems and we’re registered with FEMA in the event of a disaster.�

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Pender properties to be demolished Flood-damaged by Hurricane Matthew From Staff Reports The State of North Carolina will receive nearly $1.2 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to acquire and demolish 11 Pender County properties located in a special flood hazard area.

The structures, damaged during Hur ricane Matthew in 2016, will be demolished, and the land in the flood hazard areas will remain open space in perpetuity.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will pay 75 percent or $1,186,820 of the $1,582,426 total cost of the project through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).

Demolishing or moving a structure out of a high risk flood area is often the best solution for a property owner whose house has suffered substantial damage.

A National Institute of Building Sciences study recently found $6 in future disaster costs is saved for every $1 spent through mitigation grants.

To d a t e, F E M A h a s approved nearly $63 million in Hazard Mitig ation Grant funds for North Carolina as a result of Hurricane Matthew. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides grants to implement long-ter m hazard mitigation measures that reduce the loss of life and property due to natural disasters.

The grants enable mitigation measures to be implemented during the recovery from a disaster.

Pender moves into peak of season

From Staff Reports Confidence that 2018 will experience a below normal hurricane season increased as global weather forces align to temper tropical activity. But as Pender County Emergency Management Director Tom Collins reminded, it only takes one big storm to do a lot of damage.

An updated forecast released recently by the federal Climate Prediction Center is now calling for a 60 percent chance of a less active storm season, a change from a May forecast that predicted only a 25 percent probability of below normal activity.

Gerry Bell, the center’s lead seasonal hurricane forecaster, said the growing

likelihood that a storm-thwarting El NiĂąo will form, combined with Atlantic water temperatures that are the coldest since the 1990s, were key factors in making the new prediction.

The forecast comes as Pender County enters the peak of hurricane season between mid-August through October when 95 percent of hurricanes form. Already, four named storms – Alberto, Beryl, Chris and Debby – have spun up this season.

Beryl and Chris both mustered hurricane strength, with Chris intensifying to a Category 2 storm with peak wind speeds of 105 mph.

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Notes from the Field Part II

Poplar Grove Blacksmith

Bill Messer Autumn Lee Day is the blacksmith at Poplar Grove Plantation in Scotts Hill. She teaches blacksmith classes there, and demonstrates the blacksmith shop and talks about its importance to plantation life on a working farm to tour groups.

I joined her and a new class, and got there before the class to learn my way around the shop. I’ve been a volunteer at Poplar Grove for many years, mostly driving the tractor for wagon rides, taking kids and adults on nature hikes through the Abbey Nature Preserve, and helping out in other ways.

I had been the ‘backup’ blacksmith at an earlier time, enjoyed it and offered to do it again, and I was there to learn just enough to fill in if needed.

On this day, Autumn had a class of four middle-aged guys, all working on their ‘one-of-these-days’ projects, and this was to be their introductory class.

By the end of the day they would learn enough to get started, and leave with something they had forged in fire.

Autumn started out with the basics. “We’ll be working with coal fired, bituminous coal. There’s four types of coal, but bituminous and anthracite used most often. Bituminous is cheaper, has more sulphur in it and burns at a lower temperature. For forge welding, bituminous does fine.�

Autumn went over to the firepot and lifted up a handful of coal pieces, and explained, “The impurities like sulphur, hydrocarbons, magnesium start cookin’ off as it turns into coke.�

She reached in further and lifted up a doublehand sized lump, “It cooks into ‘breeze’, or coke. It’s light, there’s lots of room in there for air, and that’s what you’re burnin’.

That’ll get up to 3,800 °, plenty hot enough to forge weld, or catch yourself on fire. By the end of the day, someone will catch themselves on fire. What happens is when a piece is hot and you hit it, chunks of metal will fly out.�

She held up a piece of work that was misshapen and deeply pitted. Au-

tumn’s arm had several reminders of encounters with chunks of hot metal, which imbed in exposed skin, clothing, hair and the like. “Impurities can catch on fire, and form ‘clinker’,� she said and held up several examples, “It’s heavy.

Impurities will rush out white hot instead of the normal red and yellow.�

She held out another piece, with clumps of clinker looking like barnacles. “When this happens, you get to start over with a new piece. “It’s important to keep a clean fire,â€? she said, and held up another piece, “This was a Âź inch piece a student left in the fire and it all melted down in the bottom of the fire.â€? “You guys can step over here and get a look at the firebox,â€? and she got down to the basics. “I empty out the firebox the same way every time,â€? she said, and racked out the reside from the previous fire. “These are the clinkers, over there, all the junk from the last fire.

What I want you to see is the edge of the firebox.

What I want you to do is run your piece in to just above it, find the lip and keep it parallel. Coal is 99% carbon, and if your work is higher in the fire you’re carburizing, if it’s here, it’s normalizing, and if it’s low, it’s oxidizing. If it’s in there too low, you’ll burn your piece. That’s where all the oxygen is, and you’re opening it up for weakening, corrosion.�

She turned to one of the class participants, “Right there by your knee is the handle, crank it,� and she reached into the firebox bottom and started raking the contents up the sides, forming an inverted cone with the firebox clean-out opening at the bottom, and smooth walls of ‘breeze’ up the sloping sides, and heavy chunks of clinker raked out and away.

At that moment Felicia Greene, Poplar Groves Tourism Director, showed up with a small gift bag for me – peanuts. That’s how they pay me over there, the usual fee for a day of driving the wagon ride tractor is two sample bags of NC peanuts. Today I got a whole jar of chocolate covered peanuts.

Autumn next went to a pile of newspapers and picked up a few sheets and laid them out across the top of the firebox, ripped others into ribbons and wadded them into tight balls.

While she was preparing the fire starter, I

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Jefferson Weaver

Do a little good in the world A few years back, as I was headed out the door one Friday afternoon for a gloriously digital-free weekend, I stopped to check Facebook once more as I left. It had been a trying, complex week, and somewhere along the line I realized that I had been stressing way too much over things I couldn’t help, couldn’t control, and in many cases, really didn’t amount to a summer-poor possum in the long run.

What started as a simple farewell to my friends, both real and digital, near and far, turned into something of a tradition. I occasionally miss writing my Friday Farewell, and I admit, I feel guilty. It’s all too easy to let the troubles and travails of daily life get in the way of what really matters. I feel like I’m reminding myself when I remind others of what’s really important.

Even if this isn’t a Friday afternoon, I’ll offer the same thing to you today.

Even if you can’t do all these things, try a few of them. It really doesn’t hurt to smile every once in a while.

Hug your momma, if you still can.

Thank your daddy. Listen to your grandparents. Talk to your siblings.

Hold your kids so tight they squirm.

You won’t always be able to do so.

Roll in the grass with your dog. Make friends with a goat. Panic with a guinea fowl. Scratch a friendly pig. Howl at a coyote. Make faces at a cat. Sing to an owl. Whistle at a mockingbird. Confide in a donkey. Gossip with a goose.

Take a walk in the woods, and look around you. Touch the bark of the trees. Smell the pine straw. Let some dirt run through your fingers. Throw a rock. Listen to the way the woods sound when no one is around. Watch a river.

Take advantage of a clear sky and try to count some stars. Watch the sun rise, then watch it set—and I don’t mean just because you’re up early or on the road late, but make a concerted effort to do eyeball Old Sol. Watch the moon rise.

And then think about how the God who made all that loves you.

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Happy Birthday Jefferson Weaver Spend some time with a child. Read to a little kid. The Bible is always a good choice. Play a game by kid’s rules, not necessarily what’s in the instructions. Find something cool—a pine cone, a chunk of quartz, an arrowhead, a bird’s nest—and ask the child what he or she thinks. We can learn a lot from little kids, if we’ll let them teach us.

Do something nice for someone, something that nobody but you will ever know, for no reason except it’s a nice thing to do. Reach out to someone who’s hurting. Try saying please and thank you at the store—most of the time the clerks will appreciate it.

Call somebody—an old friend, a new friend, an acquaintance—and say hello.

Don’t send them an email or a text or a message on social media—use your voice. That’s what it was made for.

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Medical billing mistakes Dear Savvy Senior, After a recent hospital stay, I have a stack of confusing medical bills at home I need to decipher.

I’ve heard these bills frequently contain mistakes.

How do I spot them to ensure I’m not paying more than I need to be?

Cautious Carol Dear Carol, Medical billing errors and overcharging is not uncommon. According to the American Medical Association, 7 percent of medical bills in 2013 had errors, and other groups estimate that figure to be much higher. Unfortunately, untangling those mistakes is almost always up to you. Here are some tips and tools that can help.

Check for errors To help you get a grip on your medical bills and check for errors, you need to familiarize yourself with what your insurance does and doesn’t cover.

Then you need to carefully review the explanation of benefits from your insurer, and the invoices you receive from your doctor, hospital and/or outpatient facility providers.

These invoices need to be itemized bills detailing the charges for every procedure, test, service and supply you received.

If you didn’t receive an itemized invoice, request it from your health care providers. And if the invoices contain any confusing billing codes or abbreviations that you don’t understand, ask them for an explanation. You can also look up most medical billing codes online by going to any online search engine and typing in “CPT� followed by the

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Once you receive and decode the invoices, keep your eyes peeled for these mistakes: s4YPOS )NCORRECT BILLing codes, a misspelled name or a wrong policy number. s$OUBLE BILLING "Eing charged twice for the same services, drugs, or supplies. s#ANCELED WORK #HARGing for a test your doctor ordered, then canceled. s0HANTOM SERVICES "Eing charged for services, test or treatments that were never received. s5P CODING )NFLATED charges for medications and supplies. s)NCORRECT LENGTH OF stay: Most hospitals will charge for the admission day, but not for day of discharge. Be sure you’re not paying for both. s)NCORRECT ROOM CHARGes: Being charged for a private room, even if you stayed in a semi-private room. s)NFLATED OPERATING room fees: Being billed for more time than was actually used. Compare the charge with your anesthesiologist’s records.

To m a k e s u r e t h e charges on your bill are reasonably priced, your insurance provider may of fer an online price transparency tool, or use the Healthcare Blue Book (healthcarebluebook.com) or Guroo (guroo.com).

These are free resources that let you look up the going rate of many procedures, tests or services in your area.

Make corrections If you find errors or have questions about charges, contact your insurer and your health care provider’s billing office. When you call, be sure you write down the date, time and name of the person you speak to and a summary of the conversation, in case you need to refer back to it at a later time.

If there’s a billing code error or some other mistake that’s easily correctable, ask your health care provider to resubmit a corrected claim to your insurance company.

Get help If you aren’t able to resolve the dispute on your own, you may want to consider hiring a medical billing advocate to work on your behalf. To find someone, try sites like billadvocates.com or claims.org. Most advocates charge an hourly fee – somewhere between $50 and $200 per hour – for their services, or they may work on a contingency basis, earning a commission of 25 percent to 35 percent of the amount they save you.

If you’re a Medicare beneficiary, another resource is your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). They provide free counseling and can help you understand your medical bills and Medicare coverage. To find a local SHIP counselor visit shiptacenter.org, or call 800-633-4227.

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My mother would be 85 this month had she not left her earthly existence two decades early.

My mother in love just turned 80, my man is turning 60, (I used to think that was old), my cousin turned 50 and my granddaughter is soon to be four; surely cause for celebration.

I have several friends who claim they are too old to celebrate birthdays anymore.

I don’t recommend that, I’m not sure it beats the alternative.

I have watched recently as two dear friends lost their husbands suddenly to stroke and cancer.

I have friends whose children have died from drug addiction, and my cousin, who just completed 16 rounds of chemo and 20 rounds of radiation to be deemed cancer free less than a year after her diagnostic mammogram at the Kentucky State Fair.

We know not what the future holds so CELEBRATE every day.

Live boldly love freely and laugh often.

Living life boldly takes courage, because it requires being true to yourself.

You be YOU because nobody else can, and everyone else is already taken.

Love yourself because you’re going to be spending a lot of time with you.

You are the only person you will never leave or lose; an investment in yourself as an investment in every aspect of your life.

I have the privilege and pleasure of facilitating wellness seminars in a variety of venues and thoroughly enjoy reminding people that your health is your wealth; without it, little else matters.

Simple strategies employed daily can easily compound to health and longevity.

Dr. Michael Miller, a cardiologist who shifted his career from treating cardiovascular disease to preventing and reversing its effects suggests five strategies for heart healthy living: s$RINK LOTS OF WATER

half your body weight in ounces daily. s7ALK BRISKLY MINutes a day. s#ONSUME A HEALTHY plant-based diet. s%NGAGE IN MINDFUL meditation or yoga. s(UG LOVED ONES OFTEN Love freely. Love is an infinite resource which does not diminish with distribution. It is contagious and it compounds as we share it. The more we give the more we get; love is literally the gift that keeps on giving.

Laugh often. Laughter truly is the best medicine, and literally an internal body massage for all of your organs.

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My Spin

Tom Campbell

Watching the same movie over and over What we are currently witnessing in state government feels like watching the movie “Groundhog Day.” Our legislature passes a bill, the governor vetoes it, lawmakers override the veto, then the issue goes to court.

These political games of “gotcha” are a lousy way to run a government. It is time consuming, costs money (taxpayer dollars) and distracts us from issues we need to address.

Why do we repeatedly go through these charades? In years past we boasted of being a “good government” state but the current rancor, hyper partisanship and political

Messer Continued from page 3A asked if she had ever run into any resistance as a woman blacksmith, from men. “No, I have run into some from other women, which was a surprise.”

“Like what?” I asked.

“Well, there were these two women, older, and I heard one say, “Oh, it’s a woman in there, the blacksmith must be on break,” and, “Can you tell us when the blacksmith’s coming back?”

The woman looked concerned, and said, “That’s unheard of, you’re too pretty to be a blacksmith.”

Leaving that aside, Autumn continued. “OK, Bill, this is how you do it, four of those around (sheets of open newspaper) filled up with these (the balledup wads of paper)” and then she reached for and opened a small metal box filled with chips and small chunks of dry wood. Right away I learned something important. During my earlier stint as blacksmith backup, I had gathered whatever sticks I could find out under the trees – almost always damp and hard to light and keep going.

“And there’s some dry

maneuvering don’t come close to such a claim. What we’ve got resembles the childhood game we played called “King of the Mountain,” where the biggest and most powerful lorded over those below.

Here’s what I believe most of us want. We want competitive elections where either candidate could win and the one with the best ideas prevails.

Instead we get nasty elections that ignore issues and feature character assassinations. We want elected representatives who work for the common good, not for lobbyists, special interest groups or even just their own caucus. We want representatives who insist that the best legislation comes from open public hearings and compromise, where public input and amendments are allowed, not from behind closed doors by an elite few. And we’re tired of tired claims that the other side did it first.

We want citizen legislators for whom this isn’t a career, who serve for a time, then return home to be an average citizen.

Without taking sides with either political tribe or with one government branch over another there

are two obvious changes that will help improve state government. The first is to return to a time when legislative leadership changed regularly. Prior to 1977, the House Speaker served only one two-year term and leadership in the Senate came from the elected Lieutenant Governor, limited to one four-year term. This practice upheld the guiding principles of our founders, who were fearful of placing too much power in too few hands. Now senior legislative leaders serve almost as long as they like.

Former House Speaker Joe Mavretic makes the case. “The first four years,” Mavretic says, “they work for the people.

After that, they work for their friends and special interest groups.” Remember these powerful leaders were not elected by the majority of the voters in our state. They were chosen by a few thousand voters in a particular district, then, by whatever means they could employ, were able to convince the majority of members of the majority party in their respective chambers to give them the power.

Our founders were fearful of giving the

governor too much power but at least our executive is elected by all the voters.

Not so with House or Senate leadership. This needs changing.

The second change is to end gerrymandering, where politicians choose their voters instead of the other way around. North Carolina is not a ballot initiative state, meaning a large number of citizens are unable to force an issue to a vote.

Here’s how we get it done. When a legislative candidate asks for your vote, ask him or her to sign a pledge to set up an independent, non-partisan redistricting commission.

If enough do so we can end gerrymandering, then work on terms for legislative leaders. Both will help in restore good government to our state.

Tom Campbell is former assistant North Carolina State Treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly television discussion of issues that airs on UNC-TV main channel Fridays at 7:30.p.m., Sundays 12:30.p.m. and UNC North Carolina Channel Fridays at 10 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. Contact him at www. ncspin.com.

wood over there”, she said, pointing to a spot near the chimney. She reached over to the side of the firepit, grabbed a couple of handfuls of the small coke pieces, “and grab some of this breeze and throw it in there, and that’s what’s going to get the fire going.”

Autumn gathered the newspaper corners together and carefully rolled everything up into a tight ball.

“I keep this side clear,” she said, pointing to the rear of the firepot, “this area under the hood. I let

this (front) side build up and let the flames go up there.”

Autumn held the firestarter ball up and lit one end, and continued to talk as the paper caught hold.

“This is a civil war era bellow, and you can catch it on fire,” she cautioned.

The overhead bellow is a two-chambered design, and the correct operation is to pull the handle down and let gravity do its thing and the weight of the bellow will lift the handle back up. Autumn cautioned against holding

onto the handle during its ascent; lack of air pressure can hold the check valve open and suck fire from the firepit back up through the air feed pipe, the tuyere, into the air chamber.

Once the ball of firestarter got going, she carefully placed it in the firepit, and raked the breeze, the unburned coal and coke pellets, over the sides of the ball, like a cocoon.

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Sea Turtle Hospital News

By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice So what’s the deal with Snookie?

Snookie, our big lady loggerhead in the ginormous blue tank is waiting to pencil in the date for a short trip. But before we tell you why here’s a brief recap of Snookie’s plight from the day we learned about her.

Snookie stranded several times along the beach in New Jersey before she was finally rescued and taken to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, N.J. Oct. 25, 2016. What was immediately apparent was that Snookie had a serious flotation problem.

When she tried to submerge she popped back up in the water like a cork, and if a turtle can’t dive they can’t eat. Very few places could accommodate a sick turtle of Snookie’s size, around 350 pounds and then care for her long enough to find out what was wrong. We could.

But how do you move a very large sea turtle from New Jersey to Topsail Island? It took a village, and a specially built Snookie box, a big plane, a big truck and a lot of very strong and brave people who were willing to invest time, money and literally some of their blood into getting her here.

They even packed her a lunch of fresh whelk!

On Oct. 30, 2016 Snookie finally arrived at our hospital and was placed into one of our large tanks – which she made look small. Initially we were all hopeful that we could get Snookie back on her flippers in relatively short order.

It took a bit of time for Snookie to relax, take a look at our breakfast menu and get to know our volunteers. After dining on whelk she was pretty picky but found squid an acceptable substitute.

But an all squid diet was not going to provide enough nutrition for her recovery, and she really, really didn’t like fish. After many moons of trying to convince her of the benefits of a fish diet we finally stumbled on a sushi-style preparation that she didn’t spit back in our faces.

We cut squid rings and then stuff about five or six pieces of fish very evenly through each ring. Even turtles eat with their eyes.

So here we are almost two years later and Snookie is still listing and floating.

She was thoroughly examined by our turtle vet, Dr. Harms upon arrival and she still receives regular check-ups. He’s noted some soft tissue injuries on her flippers and some necrotic bone from infection, possibly some arthritis but those problems have already been treated and resolved.

One theory for her flotation issue was that maybe there wasn’t room in the tank for such a zaftig turtle to get enough of a running start to dive and swim under the water. So a custom-built tank was manufactured and installed. Although it’s big – almost the size of a lap pool – it hasn’t made any difference. Her listing got steeper and is not going away.

Several months ago Dr. Harms attached a weight belt to one side in an effort to level her out. She’s level at the moment but we are all highly suspicious that the minute those weights come off she’s back to swimming on her side.

What to do next? We’re exploring several options to try to get to the bottom of this. She’s grown quite a bit in the past two years so she now has a brand-spankingnew custom-built Snookie carrier ready for a trip.

Stay tuned for the continuing saga of Snookie.

But in the meantime wave in the direction of the big blue tank near the back of Sea Turtle Bay when you’re in for tours.

Just maybe she’ll pop her head and flipper up and wave back.

We’re still on our summer tour schedule, open daily except Wednesdays and Sundays)from noon until 4 p.m. for the next month or so.

In mid-September we go to our fall/winter schedule of two days a week. Attendance averages between 800 and 1,200 visitors a day so lines can be long at times.

Bring umbrellas for shade and lots of water to stay hydrated. The tour takes about 30-40 minutes once inside the doors so plan your schedule accordingly.

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Touchstone Energy Football Jamboree puts Pender County teams on the gridiron

By Bobby Norris and Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports With just three days left before the Touchstone Energy-Pender County Jamboree set to be played the powers that be made the call to move the event from the rain soaked and soggy fields at Heide Trask High school to Pender High.

The decision saved what would have been the second cancellation in a row of the event as last years jamboree was canceled due to rain.

“Matt (Davis-Pender A.D.) bailed us out,” said Trask athletic director Ed Gilroy. “I don’t think there was any way we could have played on our field.”

Pender football Pender High started the jamboree off with a 45 minute scrimmage against Harrells Christian Academy.

The Pats were fielding a new starting backfield and a plethora of new linemen. Coach Tim Smith had Bryson Stewart under center.

Pender showed flashes of being able to move the football but also showed signs of being young and undermanned.

The Patriot defense showed that they had heart, making several tackles behind the line of scrimmage.

The Patriots are looking to replace 1,700 yard back Latrell Brown.

Lavell Henry seems to have the inside track.

At the 8 p.m. scrimmage the Pats faced east Columbus. The gators caught a young and depth challenged Patriot team and seemed to exploit that lack of depth. Again, the Patriot defense played well in spurts.

Trask football The Heide Trask Titan football team scrimmaged just once, against the North Duplin Rebels are coming off of a 14-1 2017 season.

The Titan offense showed signs of picking up where they left off a year ago. Senior B.J. Jordan had several big gains while senior quarterback Jake Johnson showed last seasons improvement was not a fluke.

Staff photo by Bobby Norris

Pender quarterback Bryson Stewart

The Titan defense played well in spurts. The lack of practice on the Titans soaked field also played a part in some footballs on the ground along with some missed assignments.

The story of the night was the clear to partly cloudy skies and the fact that the jamboree was in fact played.

Pirates show both potential and need for more work at Jamboree Topsail football Scrimmages are synonymous with preseason games in the National Football League in that wins and losses mean nothing, it’s all about development, discovery, and evaluation, and last Thursday’s Touchstone Energy Jamboree featuring the three Pender County teams against varying opponents definitely touched all the bases for Topsail football Coach Wayne Inman.

If you keeping score, the Pirates (5-6, 1-6 in the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference last year) ran and passed at will against a Richlands team coming off an 8-4 (6-2 in the Coastal 8 1A/2A Conference) year, but they also displayed some confusion defensively against a somewhat unorthodox Wildcats’ offense, resulting in an extremely deceiving 30-24 (no extra points) win.

In scrimmage No. 2, the inability

Staff photo by Bobby Norris

Pirate quarterback Cody Wallis

Staff photo by Bobby Norris

Titan quarterback Jake Johnson

to shut down the long pass caused some consternation in the defensive backfield, especially considering the quality of the quarterback play in the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference,

Continued on page 14A

Topsail hires new athletic director, baseball coach

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports After a somewhat drawn-out process that include interviewing with two principals and a summer-time delay in Board of Education meetings, incoming principal Chris Madden announced that Topsail High School now has a new athletic director and a new baseball coach.

Mr. Jeffrey Fipps brings 27 years of teaching and coaching experience to Hampstead with the formal announcement Wednesday that he has been approved by the Pender County Board of Education as the new Pirates’ athletic director.

Fipps – a lifelong resident of Robeson County – is currently serving as the county Director of Athletics and Drivers’ Education for Robeson County Schools. In that opposition, Fipps has overseen the athletic activities and hiring of athletic directors and coaches at the counties’ seven high schools - Early College, Fairmont, Lumberton, Purnell Swett, Red Springs, South Robeson, and St. Pauls – as well as 13 middleschool programs.

A graduate of now-defunct Orrum High School (graduated in 1986)

Topsail Athletic Director Jeffrey Fipps where he played football and basketball, Fipps attended Wingate University and UNC-Pembroke before beginning his teaching and coaching career in the early 1990’s at Lumberton High School.

Fipps initially interviewed with outgoing Principal Berry Simmons before having, a “sit-down” with Mr. Madden.

“I had a formal interview with Mr. Simmons, then I had a sit down and talk with Mr. Madden before getting board approval on Monday,” Fipps said. “I decided recently I wanted to

Topsail Baseball Coach Nick Raynor get back into the schools, I missed the interaction with teachers and students. I got into teaching because I wanted to teach kids and I did not have the opportunity to do that as the county athletic director.

“I think the school has a lot of positives an there is a tremendous upside, not only athletically but academically, and there’s no way to go for the programs there to go but up.

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Topsail fall teams preparing for positive seasons

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports There is a mixed bag of optimism and uncertainty when it comes to several of the Topsail High School fall sports’ teams. The girls’ crosscountry team looks loaded for a return to the top of the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference and the 3A East Region, while the boys are a little less sure of their approach since so many good runners return at other schools in the conference.

The girls’ tennis and girls’ golf team has several players back but the road to the top in that sport always goes through New Hanover County. s'IRLS #ROSS #OUNTRY After finishing first in the conference

championship, first in the 3A East Regional, and 11 in the 3A state meet last year, the Lady Pirates enter 2018 with a rather large target on their backs.

But Coach Wayne Rogers’ team appears to be up for the challenge with seven of the top 10 runners from a year ago back in the fold – leading off with No. 1-runner from a year ago, Makayla Obemski, who is entering her sophomore season.

Also back are sophomore Bailey Wells, juniors Emma Filer, Sadie Boyle, and Stephanie Simmons, and senior Madison Snyder.

“We have quality top runners on the team and experience in the top 10 positions on the tam,” Rogers said.

“Our biggest weakness is the ninthgrade turnout was not as many as

we had hoped for.”

Rogers indicated he felt Ashley might be the team to be, but emphasized that just about all the conference teams, except possibly North Brunswick and West Brunswick, should be loaded for bear.

“For us, replacing runners two and three will be tough, but the girls are working hard, and they want it.”

Rogers said. “Depending on injuries on all the teams, we could finish anywhere from second to fifth.”

Rogers also mentioned senior Leah Ward and juniors Alexis Walsh and Alexus Rollins as girls who could be in the top 10.

The opening meet is Aug. 23 at Hugh McRae Park.

Continued on page 13A

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In My Opinion The 2018 high school football season is here and I for one can’t be more excited. I am a football lifer. I have been a fan since I was a small boy. I spent may days as a young fellow playing sandlot football. As an adult I have followed the game religiously.

The Post & Voice writes previews of the counties three teams each year.

Lee Wagner and myself do plenty of research before writing these previews and also talk to the coaches about their teams. I usually give my opinion and prognosis on where each team will finish in their respective conferences each year. Although I second guess myself about this practice every year, I will again make these predictions. Here we go.

The Topsail Pirates will go 7-4 this year. The key is the health of Noah Lavalle and being able to contain the outside. The Pirates will win the 3A part of the Mid-Eastern Conference. This will be the team’s first winning record since joining the tough Mid-Eastern Conference and the first for Coach Wayne Inman since arriving in Hampstead.

The Pender Patriots will finish the year 2-9.

Coach Tim Smith lost the bulk of his offense and defense and will be young

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

and thin. This prediction is not an indictment of Smith and his staff. The Pats are in a rebuilding mode and it takes time.

The Heide Trask Titans will finish the year at 8-3, equaling last year’s record-breaking season.

In fact, there is a possibility that the team goes 9-2. I see no team on the schedule that they are not capable of beating with the exception of Southwest Onslow and the Stallions did lose their top four running backs.

I have talked myself into it. 9-2. I can see Jonathan Taylors face now and can read his mind. (Gulp), sorry coach. Praying for no serious injuries.

Both Trask and Topsail will make the playoffs. I believe that both have a chance to win at least one playoff game. It depends on where they finish in the conference and what their first round draw looks like.

So, there you go. Now, have at it. What’s your prediction?

Kickers Corner

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The high school soccer season is among us and the area high schools are looking to find their niche on the pitch. The Topsail Pirates lost a bunch this year and the Titans and Patriots are preparing for round two of the tough Coastal 8 Conference.

Trask lost six starters from last years 8-14 team.

The Titans lost a lot of goals with the departure of Bryen Woody and Sebastian Bautista. However, they return a formidable group of players.

The team’s strength lies on the defensive end where Coach Jason Harmon returns three players with experience. “The defensive group has been together for several years and has

been able to develop trust and cohesion with one another, “said Harmon.

Many of the team’s strongest leaders will be operating in the back half of the field.”

Ricardo Botello and Marquis Anthony will be the teams best returning scorers. The defense will be led by returners Ramon Cisneros, Ivan Cruz and Rodrigo Perez.

The Titans biggest questions will be in the midfield where the team lost the bulk of their starters. “One of our biggest challenges will be replacing last year’s seniors, particularly in the midfield,” said Harmon.

“Most of them were three or four year starters and will be missed. A lot will

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Pender football preview

Patriots suffer graduation, losses still optimistic

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports When current Pender High School Patriot football coach Tim Smith took over the varsity football team he knew he was behind the proverbial eight ball. He came in late and had to fix several problems, both on the field and off. Coach Smith wanted things done the right way.

The Pats finished the year with a 4-8 record. They endured some tough moments but Smith never wavered. This year may be even tougher for the young but confident coach.

Pender loses eight starters on each side of the ball including most of the interior linemen on both sides of the ball. The only re-

turning starter is Payton Robinson.

The biggest loss will be at running back where Latrell Brown will not be there to deliver the mail, so to speak. He was the best back in the area and will take his talents to the nest level. Another great talent who was expected to be the heir apparent under center in Jaheim McDuffie will not be there as well.

Lavell Henry will fill in for him and is more than capable. He has speed and is tough between the tackles. He will have to hit the holes quick this year.

Quarterback Bryson Stewart will handle the pigskin this season. He will have to keep his cool

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Football Season Week 1Preview

Pender hosts Lakewood, Pirates host Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The week one showcase will be at Topsail High School with what appears to be one of the best teams that Coach Wayne Inman has had against the up and coming Trask Titans.

The other matchup will find the Pender Patriots hosting a Lakewood team that beat the Patriots 34-0 last year.

Pender hosts Lakewood Pender lost the bulk of their starting lineup along with their starting quarterback and best running backs from a year ago gone. Latrell Brown will be missed as he was the Pats biggest threat. Pender’s biggest loss was up front, where they will have to replace virtually everybody.

Pender does return twin brothers Mahkel and Lavell Henry. One is a running back, while the other plays

wide receiver. Junior Bryson Stewart appears to be the starting quarterback.

The Pats will have to contain 2,000 yard rusher Jaden Smith. He is back for his senior year and will prove to be a handful for the young Patriot defenders.

Look for the Leopards to use a heavy dose of Smith to pound the interior of the Pender defense. The Pats will try and counter with Henry inside and out.

This could be ugly if the Pender defense does not at least slow down Smith. The score: Lakewood 47-Pender 6.

Topsail hosts Trask Last year the Titans lost starting quarterback Tyrease Armstrong on the first play from scrimmage and had to rely on Jacob Johnson to run the offense.

This year Johnson is comfortable and the game is at Topsail.

The Titans are thin all over but the offensive and defensive lines seem to be where they are the thinnest. Starting tackle M.P. Dzurocvin will miss the game. That puts the Titans down to two returning starters on the o-line.

B.J. Jordan will lead the Titan running game. He is bigger and faster this year and is poised to have an outstanding season. Jake Johnson is a fullback in a quarterbacks clothing. He is hardnosed and ready to rumble this year.

On the Pirates side all eyes may be on junior Noah Lavalle and rightfully so.

He is the real deal. However, watch out for quarterback Cody Wallis. The sophomore signal caller brings the pass to the Pirates offense. Topsail is big up front. That may cause problems for a Titan team that lacks depth.

Trask’s best bet is to try

and get outside on the Pirates. Topsail has struggled in the past to contain the outside run. A heavy dose of the option from Trask should try the run defense of the Pirates. Jake Johnson and B.J. Jordan will give Topsail problems. The key for Trask is the pass.

They need to at least keep the Topsail defense honest with a pass or two.

Wayne Inman has promised to open his offense up a bit with the pass. He has the quarterback to do so in Wallis.

However, one has to wonder how long it will take for the old ball coach in Inman to rear its head if Wallis struggles early. That being said if Lavalle is healthy then it wont matter.

This is a tough game to call. Neither team opened their playbook in the jamboree. I expect it to be very close. Call it yourself. 34-30.

Topsail 10-and-Under softball team wins district and state sportsmanship awards

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Winning isn’t always everything and for further proof of that statement one need only to check with the coaches, players, and family members of the Topsail 10-and-under Dixie Youth softball All-Stars.

Both the 10-and under Dixie Angels team and the 12-and-under Dixie Ponytail squad won their respective district tournaments, held from June 22-24, in Chinquapin – a major accomplishment in itself when you consider the Topsail Youth Soft-

ball Association does not have multiple teams, nor a plethora of players, from which to choose.

But after receiving their championship trophy, the Angels were awarded the district’s Sportsmanship Award.

The wins in the district

tournament sent the two Hampstead-based teams to Laurinburg from July 13-18 for the Dixie Youth Softball State Championships where the on-thefield results did not match those of the district tour-

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Topsail football preview

Pirates gear up for solid season

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Coming off what can best be described as a disappointing 5-6 season – especially looking at the -1-6 mark in the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference – and faced with the loss to graduation of three-year starting quarterback Jacob “Hurricane” Floyd, one might look at the situation the Topsail High School football team is in and already begin to write it off as another losing season.

That has been a regular occurrence since the Pirates entered the highlycompetitive Mid-Eastern Conference. Over the span of the six years in the con-

Dzurocvin the big man on Trask campus

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the Heide Trask Titan football team takes the field this year they will be without three starting linemen. Of the three that return one young man is certainly the big man on campus in a number of ways.

Michael Paul Dzurocvin is starting his senior year on the gridiron and the Titans. He has endured some injuries but has bounced back and made his mark in the Coastal 8 Conference.

This year Michael Paul is coming off of a knee injury. He has worked his way back and will be eligible to play without restrictions in early September.

The Titan coaching staff is counting on him on both sides of the football this season.

At 6-5 and a sturdy 250 pounds, Michael Paul Dzurocvin is the big man on campus in more ways than one.

ference, the Pirates have fashioned an overall record of 21-37 that includes a rather-dismal 7-24 conference mark.

In those six years in the Mid-Eastern, the only conference teams the Pirates have beaten are North Brunswick (2017), Ashley (2014, 2016), West Brunswick (14-13 in 2015), and South Brunswick (2013, 2015, 2016). Topsail’s last winning record was in 2012 when they went 7-2 and 5-2 in the East Central 2A Conference under Bryan Davis – who is now entering his first year as the coach at North Brunswick.

But Pirate Coach Wayne Inman sounded extremely optimistic about a break

through as the 2018 season approaches.

“We should be in the mix, we should have been last year,” Inman said.

“We were close or ahead in losses to South Brunswick (14-3), Laney (14-10), and Ashley (22-20) but a fumble, broken play, or defensive lapse turned the tide.

Heading into this year I feel we have the talent to compete, it’s more of a mental issue.

“We have near 100 kids out for football which gives us guys competing for their positions instead of just placing them in spots, and we have depth.

We will still have several guys playing on both sides (offense and defense) of

the ball but we’re in a better position to rotate other guys in and out to keep them fresh.”

Rising junior Cody Wallis, who was the starting quarterback on the juniorvarsity team the past two years, will move under center and replace Floyd.

Early indications are that Wallis has a strong throwing arm, which will allow the traditionally runheavy Pirates to open up a defense more.

A passing game needs good targets and Inman has a few. Rising senior Johnathan Ward, who will roam at free safety on defense, will be one of the

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer It has been said that for every great quarterback there has to be a great supporting cast to enable the signal caller to be successful. A good receiver is a must. Over at Topsail High school that good receiver is rising senior wideout Johnathan Ward.

Mr. Ward is one of those fleet footed wide receivers that has the hands to match his speed and ability. He can outrun the coverage or go up in a crowd and bring down the football.

If his performance in the Jamboree is any indication of things to come this season, then look for Johnathan to have an outstanding season. He made several big catches and caught a touchdown pass from new starter Cody Wallis.

It appears that senior wide out Johnathan Ward is set to deliver for the Topsail Pirate football team.

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

Rain, gone, fishing better

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The rain has finally moved on and the area anglers are out in force.

The reds are still hanging around in the creeks and such. Remember, these guys will hit gulp baits and your favorite top water bait as well.

Flounder are biting in many of the same spots as the reds. Anglers can hook the flatfish mud minnows and finger mullet as well as your favorite gulp baits.

The spots have not showed up quite yet, but it is just a matter of time.

We’re in mid-august and we all know what that means.

For those fishing for sheepshead, remember to find a dock and fish down beside the pylons.

A sand flea will work here. Work your bait straight up and down and be sure and be patient.

The freshwater bite is pretty steady with the panfish biting red worms and crickets while the cats are hitting cut up eel and chicken livers.

Remember, early and

late.

This week’s fishing tip I run this tip every year just before the spots start running. I felt obliged to run it again this year.

Ok guys and girls, the spots will be running soon and the piers will be packed. Let’s go over some pier fishing etiquette.

First and foremost, please be aware of your neighbor. That means be careful when you cast your bait. Nothing spoils a day of fishing more than getting a hook in the eye or forehead or ear or toupee. I use the underneath casting method when it is crowded.

Remember that there are children out there.

Watch the four letter words. A dagnabit will suffice verses some other word that I can’t write.

If you are a smoker, be aware of your neighbors.

Please be considerate of the non-smoker.

Finally, if someone is fishing in a spot and leaves their rod and reel on the rail while they use the rest room or goes to get a snack, please don’t take their spot. A little manners will go a long way.

Trask football preview

Titans look to take next step in 2018

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Going into last year if you would have told Heide Trask Titan Head coach Jonathan Taylor that his football team was going to finish 8-3 overall and 5-2 in the conference in the teams first year in the 2A ranks, he would have been making plans for the state 2A playoffs. The Titans did that and finished third in the conference behind Southwest Onslow and Richlands and was omitted from the playoffs.

That was the bad news.

The good news is that the Titans return what may be the best running back in the conference in B.J. Jordan and a much improved quarterback in senior Jacob Johnson.

Trask has been on the upswing since finishing with the teams first winning record ever in 2016.

They improved last year with a school record eight wins. There is little reason to think that the team can’t

Stewart takes over reigns at Pender

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The quarterback position is very important in the game of football. It is very important when the game is being played at the high school level.

It is of the utmost importance when a team is in a rebuilding mode. That is the case at Pender High school. The quarterback that is being counted on to lead the team through the 2018 high school season at Pender High is junior Bryson Stewart.

Mr. Stewart got his feet wet a few times last year.

He always bounced up with an energetic demeanor every time his number was called. He gave 110 percent each and every play.

This year he will be counted on both on the field and off. The Patriots are young and will look to the junior signal caller for leadership on game day as well as on the practice field and in the hallways.

duplicate last years record or even eclipse that mark.

The one negative aspect of the teams roster is its lack of depth. The Titans numbers are light this year. On the first day of workouts Taylor had around 35 players, prompting the coach to put the junior varsity program on hold and on notice. “I expected more kids out here, “said Taylor. “It is what it is. We’re going to be thin this year. We can’t have any injuries.”

The Titans run an option type of offense. The big dog in this year’s plans will be B.J. Jordan. The senior ran for 875 yards last year and scored seven times. He also had several big runs called back last year. He has worked hard during the off-season and comes in about 10 pounds heavier and faster than ever due to a very disciplined offseason that included running track and doing agility drills. Jordan

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Bryson Stewart

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Obituaries

Patricia M. Henderson PENDERLEA -- Patricia M. Henderson of Penderlea died Aug. 6,2018 at her home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 8 at 11 a.m. I at the Wallace First Assembly of God. Burial followed in Duplin Memorial Gardens.

Myles Donald “Bud” Mills Myles Donald ‘Bud’ Mills, 84, died Saturday, August 4, 2018. Funeral was Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Chapel, Wallace.

Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Park.

Kathy Neale Yates Quidley HAMPSTEAD -- Kathy Neale Yates Quidley, 68, of Hampstead passed peacefully from her earthly life Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 at Woodbury Wellness in Hampstead.

She was born Dec. 14, 1949 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Joseph Allen and Clara Kathleen Simmons Yates. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willian Lewis Quidley and grandson twins, Cody and Hunter Cooper.

Kathy is survived by her son, Dan Allen Lane; daughter, Melissa Lane Ward (Ronald); g randchildren, Crystal Lane Yu (Matthew), Justin Lane, Brett Rogers, Daniel Cooper and Kaylee Ward; and five great grandchildren.

The family received friends from 2-3 p.m. on Sunday, one hour prior to the service.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw with Rabbi Marty Schilsky officiating. Burial followed in Burgaw Cemetery.

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

Willard Gene Roberts BU RG AW - - Wi l l a rd G e n e Ro b e r t s , 7 4 , o f Burgaw passed from his earthly life Aug. 8, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was bor n Dec. 10, 1943 in Wilmington, the son of the late Willard Franklin and Louise Sutton Roberts.

Gene is survived by his wife of 50 years, Alma Murray Roberts; son, Jeffery Roberts and his wife, Tracy; daughters, Lisa Linartz and her husband, Teddy and Wyndi Russell and her husband, Mark; grandchildren, Joshua, Amanda, Jared, April, Chris, Michael, and Tif-

fany; sister, Sue Larkins; and many extended family and friends.

A graveside service was 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 at Delco Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Delco. The Rev. Tommy McClusky conducted the service.

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

Jessica Marie Stoddard Jessica Marie Stoddard Spivey age 40 passed away August 8, 2018.

She was born Feb. 12, 1978 in New Hanover County daughter of Merrell Stoddard and Peggy Marie Shingleton.

She is survived by in addition to her parents, five children, Kayla Ryan and husband Mackenzie of Leland, Blake Fazakerly and Me ghan Fazakerly both of Fremont, Daxton Stoddard and Katelynn Spivey of Sandy Utah; two grandchildren, Lydia and Kendan Ryan; seven brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday Aug. 16, 2018 at Latter Day Saints Cemetery in Hampstead. Bishop Smith will officiate. Burial will follow.

Shared memories and condolences can be sent to the family at www.harrellsfh.com. The family was served by Harrell’s

Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Mae Shepard McDowell PHILADELPHIA -- Mae Shepard McDowell age 85 of Philadelphia, PA formerly of Maple Hill, passed on Aug. 1, 2018 in Philadelphia.

Funeral services were held at noon Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 at Nixon Lewis Funeral Home Chapel in Burgaw.

Burial followed in the Shepard Cemetery in Maple Hill.

Electronic condolences may be left at nixonlewisfuneralhome.com. The family was served by Nixon Lewis Funeral Home in Burgaw.

Ether Anderson Padgett Webb WATHA -- A kind and gentle soul, a gracious and loving lady, Esther Anderson Padgett Webb, entered eternal rest Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at the age of 100. She was born Nov. 13, 1917 to Arthur and Mable Rivenbark Anderson, living all of her wonderful life in the small community of Watha.

In addition to her parents Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lee Webb; sisters, Dorothy Roberts and Mary

Smith; brother, Buren Anderson; niece, Annetta Koscher and nephew, Nelson Smith.

Esther is survived by her son, David Padgett; grandchildren, Vann Padgett and wife, Sandra and Bergen Padgett Haworth and husband, Albert; great granddaughter, Ava Haworth; niece, Janet Wester; nephews, Wright Anderson and Tom Anderson and wife, Ann; and several great nieces and great nephews.

The family received friends 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.

Funeral service was 11 a.m. Friday at Watha United Methodist Church with Rev. John Fedoronko conducting the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be given to Watha UMC, PO Box 236, Burgaw, NC 28425 or to a charity of one’s choice.

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

Jasper Ciscroe J.C. Pridgen BURGAW -- Jasper Ciscroe “JC” Pridgen Jr. age 79 of Burgaw, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Aug. 7, 2018 at the Lower Cape Fear

Hospice surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 27, 1939 in Pender County son of the late Jasper and Cornita Croom Pridgen Sr. He is survived by his wife Martha Merritt Pridgen of the home; son Jefrey Wayne Pridgen and wife Brenda; daughter Michelle; six grandchildren; son Martin Wade McGowen; granddaughter , Ashley Brooke McGowan; brother Marvin Pridgen and wife Mary; nephews Glen and wife Mary, and Ronald; great nephew and niece Tyler and Ashton; much loved cousins, Linda Harts, Jay Deal, Junior Deal and their families; and his many Pridgen cousins.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday Aug. 10, 2018 at Long Creek Baptist Church. Reverend Brad Thurston and Reverend Scott Huffman officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorial contributions can be made to Long Creek Baptist Church 5131 Malpass Corner Rd. Burgaw, NC 28425 Shared memories and condolences can be sent to the family at www.harrellsfh.com. The family was served by Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

7j Oekh B_XhWho Revolutionary War speaker Aug. 22 in Burgaw

By Mike Taylor Pender County Library Director Pender County Library in Burgaw is hosting a special meeting of the Cape Fear Revolutionary Round Table Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.

The public is welcomed to this free program.

Dr. Chris E. Fonvielle, Jr. will speak about the Battle of Moores Creek. The library’s Dallas Herring Family Heritage Research Center, normally closed on Wednesdays, will be open prior to the program from 5-6:45 p.m.

Dr. Fonvielle, a retired professor of history from UNCW, is an esteemed historian, author, and popular speaker. He has been writing a new history of the Battle of Moores Creek enriched by fresh perspectives. His

book will be the first major history of the battle written in many years.

American Patriots and British Loyalists clashed at the bridge over Moores Creek in present day Currie, Pender County Feb. 27, 1776. The Patriot victory resulted in very significant outcomes for North Carolina and the Revolutionary War. Dr. Fonvielle has long been prominent in historical affairs and has served on the board of the Moores Creek Battleground Association. He currently serves on the N.C. Historical Commission.

“Please join us in Burgaw to hear Dr. Fonvielle’s perspective on the battle,” said Linda Lashly, roundtable president.

Since 2007, the Cape Fear Revolutionary Round Table, composed of men and women, meet to explore the colonial era, especially in the Cape Fear region. They invite both amateur and professional historians to speak.

“We are delighted to host the roundtable for their first meeting in Pender County, especially to learn more about this important history in our back yard,” said Mike Taylor, library director.

Pender County Library in Burgaw is located at 103 S. Cowan St. For more information, contact organization president Linda Lashley by email at LKL8@ BELLSOUTH.NET or at 910395-0012. You may also call the library at 910-259-1234.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist

A cane pole. A length of line. A hook. A worm.

Remember when life was a simple as those four things? Didn’t even need a cork. However, if we thought we needed one, we would either look for one that was discarded along the bank or in one of the rental john boats, or even grab a small twig, break it into a one-inch length, and tie the line around it where we wanted the all-natural bobber to go.

Yes, life could not have been simpler.

It was a unique time I guess. It always is when looking back and reminiscing. Heck, there were times we would fish with that pole, line, hook and worm where we knew there were no fish. The goal wasn’t always to catch a fish. Sometimes the goal was just to fish.

We would stick the butt end of the pole in the mud along the bank. Sometimes we would see a crawfish hole and use it to prop our rod up. Then we would lay back and watch the clouds meander above. I remember thinking about nothing but those clouds many-adays. How they would flow in different directions, make swirls, disappear and appear out of nowhere. No other thoughts than about those clouds.

We didn’t worry about whether we were going to get our shirt dirty. Most of the time we had already taken our shirt off and used it as a makeshift pillow. We didn’t worry about fire ants. Usually, we would see some big black and occasionally red ants crawl over us. We would either change our marvel from the clouds to the ants and just observe or flick them into the water a few feet away.

We would get up every now and then to check our bait. If we ran out of worms, there was plenty of earth below us to dig a few more up. We would catch a glimpse of a large

minnow and then watch them swim around much like one does when looking at an aquarium. Except the minnows seemed more real and the pond was our aquarium.

We would count how many tur tles had they small black glistening noggin protruding the water’s surface. At times, a big terrapin or box turtle would remind us of the old grainy Loch Ness Monster photo because the shell

would also rise above the surface, and when laying flat on the ground at nearly the pond level, the view offered a much different perception.

We would gaze for moments on end in astonishment at the water striders and how their legs and feet would not break the surface of the water. It was like the pond was their skating rink. We would see mosquito and dragon fly larvae and wonder if they

were baby dragons that would grow big and clash with knights.

We would find a crawfish or fresh water shrimp and be particularly evasive of their claws that we imagined would be as strong as the most mighty lobster.

We were kids afterall.

Yes, life was simple.

And peaceful. And without real worry.

Everyone could probably use one of those days again.

Pender County

Agenda Board of County Commissioners Meeting Monday, August 20, 2018 @ 4:00 PM Pender County Public Assembly Room 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

INVOCATION

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

5.

PUBLIC HEARING 5.1.

6.

Report of Library Bridge Collaboration with Pender County Schools.

6.2.

Pender Fire & EMS Inspection and Awards Report.

PUBLIC COMMENT

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

9.

10.

CALENDAR August 17

Sept. 3

Summer on the Square Concert (Dos Eddies – Classic Rock)

6:00PM

Town offices closed in observance of Labor Day

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

Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting: August 6, 2018.

8.2.

Resolution Accepting Petition to add W. Craftsman Way in the Wyndwater Subdivision, Hampstead, to the State Maintained System.

8.3.

Resolution Accepting Petition to add Browns Trail, Hampstead, to the State Maintained System.

8.4.

Resolution Accepting Petition to add Rock Road and Rockfish Lake Road, Maple Hill, to the State Maintained System.

8.5.

Resolution Approving the Annual Settlement of the Pender County Tax Collector.

8.6.

Resolution Authorizing, Empowering, and Commanding the Tax Collector of Pender County to Collect Taxes.

8.7.

Approval Authorizing Budget Amendments to Approve Increases in Health Department Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2018-2019: $12,137

8.8.

Approval of a Budget Amendment to Increase Health Department Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2018-2019: $2,045.

APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS 9.1.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to budget additional expenditures for agreed upon procedures attestation services by the County's audit firm (RSM).

9.2.

Approval of a Purchase Order to RSM US LLP for the County's FY 2018 Financial Audit.

9.3.

Consideration of a Contract with Pender Plumbing Company related to repairs to the Sanitary Sewer System at the Department of Social Services Building.

9.4.

NCEM/DPR Grant to Recieve a 16' Rehab Trailer from Bladen County.

9.5.

Approval of a contract with Holland Consulting Planners for the CDBG - NR Grant Application.

9.6.

Approval of Purchase Orders to Performance Automotive in the amount of $316,893.00 and Mobile Communications America in the amount of $93,277.00 for the Purchase and Equipping of Thirteen Vehicles for use in the Sheriff’s Office.

Town of Surf City Government News August 16, 2018

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

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

DISCUSSION Discussion of 2019-2020 Legislative Goals.

ROCKY POINT WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT 11.1.

Resolution by the Board of Directors of the Rocky Point/Topsail Water and Sewer District Accepting the Deed of Dedication for the Conveyance of Title to the Water Distribution System Properly Installed to Serve The Knolls at Turkey Creek – Section 2 Phases 3 & 4; Sparrows Bend – Phase 1; Wyndwater – Phase 6; and The Villages at Olde Point – Phase 2A.

12.

PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

13.

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

14.

CLOSED SESSION (IF APPLICABLE).

15.

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

16.

Community Development Coordinator - The Town of Burgaw is currently seeking a qualified applicant for the full-time position of Community Development Coordinator. Under general supervision of the Planning Administrator and Building Code Administrator, the Community Development Coordinator will be responsible for providing intermediate level planning and zoning functions, issuing zoning and building permits, and assist with the activities of the planning and inspections department. Salary is $32,710-$45,795 depending on qualifications. Excellent benefit package. Qualified applicants may pick up applications and a detailed job description at the Town of Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N. Walker St, Burgaw NC or download from the town website at www.townofburgaw.com. Please return completed applications and resumes to Kristin Wells at 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or kwells@townofburgaw.com. Position open until filled.

Posted August 1, 2018. EOE

Save the Date: Burgaw Christmas Tree lighting November 30th at 6pm on the Pender County Courthouse Square.

8.1.

10.1.

11.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Join us on Friday August 17th for the final Summer on the Square Concert featuring Dos Eddies. The free concert will be held on the Courthouse Square and will begin at 6pm.

PUBLIC INFORMATION 6.1.

August 16, 2018

PARKS AND RECREATION NEWS

Public Hearing Relative to Application for CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Grant Application.

7.

Town of Burgaw Government News

15.1.

Pender 2.0 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Adoption Public Hearing

15.2.

Resolution Requesting Approval of a Major Revision to an existing Special Use Permit (SUP #507-2017) for the construction and operation of an Other Electric Power Generation facility, more specifically, a solar farm.

15.3.

Resolution Requesting Approval of a General Use Rezoning from RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district to GB, General Business zoning district and IT, Industrial Transitional zoning district.

15.4.

Resolution Requesting Approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance to amend Chapter 11 ‘Road Naming and Addressing.’

ADJOURNMENT

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PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions/Committees: Name of Board Advisory Board of Health Board of Adjustment Pender Housing Initiative Board Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

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

# of Vacancies 3 2 2 7 2 1

Positions/Categories Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist*** District 3, District 4 Low Income Rep., Private Sector Rep. Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking District 2 (Unexpired Term) District 2

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

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO APPLICATION

BY PENDER COUNTY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED Notice is hereby given that the Pender County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on August 20, 2018, at 4:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the agenda will allow, at the Public Assembly Room located at 805 South Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425, to solicit public input on local community development needs in relation to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for a project in the community.

Pender County anticipates submitting a Neighborhood Revitalization application in 2018. Information on the amount of funding available, the requirements on benefit to low- and moderate-income persons, eligible activities, and plans to minimize displacement and provide displacement assistance as necessary will be available. Citizens will also be given the opportunity to provide oral and written comment on Pender County’s use of CDBG funds. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend.

For additional information or to submit written comments, contact Ms. Judy Herring, Pender County Housing Director, PO Box 1149, Burgaw, NC 28425. Comments should be postmarked by August 15, 2018.

Persons with disabilities or who otherwise need assistance should contact Randell Woodruff, County Manager, at 910-259-1200 (TDD # 919/807-4420 or Relay North Carolina TTY# 1-800-735-2962) by Friday, August 17, 2018.

Accommodations will be made for all who request assistance with participating in the public hearing.

This information is available in Spanish or any other language upon request. Please contact Judy Herring, Pender County Housing Director, at 910/259-1208, or at the Housing Authority, 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC, for accommodations for this request.

Esta información está disponible en español o en cualquier otro idioma bajo petición. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Judy Herring, Pender County Housing Director, al 910/259-1208 o en Housing Authority, 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC, de alojamiento para esta solicitud.

8/16/2018 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: August 20.2018 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 Special Use Permit Crooked Run Solar, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Pauline Dunne et al., Harold Lee Pollock Trustee for James Bryan Peterson et al., Mauricio Garcia Rodriguez et al., and Aleta C. Whaley, owners, is requesting the approval of a Major Revision to an approved Special Use Permit (SUP #5072017) for the construction and operation of an Other Electric Power Generation (NAICS 221119) facility, more specifically, a solar farm. The subject property is zoned RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; Other Electric Power Generation (NAICS 221119) is permitted via Special Use Permit in the RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district. There are six (6) tracts associated with this revision at approximately ±565 acres, with a total of approximately ±1,046 acres. The subject properties are located approximately ±330 feet south of the intersection of NC HWY 11 and Courtney Road (private) along the eastern and southern sides of Courtney Road (private), and on the western side of Watha Road (SR 1313) in the Union Township. The subject properties may be further identified by Pender County PINs: 3303-68-7702-0000, 3303-58-8457-0000, 3304-218773-0000, 3304-81-4284-0000, 3304-50-3899-0000, and 3304-41-8560-0000.

Zoning Map Amendment Dominion Land Corp., applicant, on behalf of BSH-17, LLC and T. Farnell Shingleton, owners, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for a general use rezoning of four (4) tracts totaling approximately ±15.28 acres from RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district to GB, General Business zoning district and IT, Industrial Transitional zoning district. The subject properties are located at 13011 US HWY 17, in the Topsail Township, along the west side of US HWY 17 across from Whitebridge Road and McFayden Court and may be further identified by Pender County PINs: 3282-20-8811-0000; 3282-21-6106-0000; 3282-21-8289-0000; and 3282-21-00150000.

Zoning Text Amendment Pender County, applicant, is requesting approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. Specifically, the request is to amend Chapter 11 ‘Road Naming and Addressing,’ Section 11.8 ‘Size, Color, Maintenance, and Location’ and Section 11.9 ‘Subdivisions,’ to revise addressing standards to provide additional clarity and to bring those standards into compliance with the North Carolina State Building Code. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning and Community Development Department Offices.

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

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Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Robert Harold Cox, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Robert Harold Cox, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 1, 2018 at Hanger Law, 11837 Rock Landing Dr, Suite 103, Newport News, VA 23606 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 26th day of July, 2018.

Millard Harold Cox 1259 Hendrix Avenue Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. #8303 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Robert Paul Smith, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Robert Paul Smith, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 1, 2018 at 212 Grey Beard Drive, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 26th day of July, 2018.

John Paul Smith 212 Grey Beard Drive Rocky Point, NC 28457 #8304 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018 State of North Carolina County of Pender In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Division 17 E 65 Notice to Creditors and Debtors Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of C. Sandy Midgett, II aka Carl Glenn Sandy Midgett, II deceased of Hudson FL, Estate filed in Pender County, this notice is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said decedent, C. Sandy Midgett, II aka Carl Glenn Sandy Midgett, II to present any such claims to the undersigned on or before October 31, 2018 at 2927 Foxhall Cir, Augusta, GA 30907 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 18th day of July, 2018 Kimberly M. Swain Adminstratrix 2927 Foxhall Cir. Augusta, GA 30907 #8308 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018 State of North Carolina County of Pender In the general Court of Justice Superior Court Division 17 E 430 Notice to Creditors and Debtors Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of John Fredric Mihal deceased of Doylestown, OH, Ancillary Estate filed in Pender County, this notice is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said decedent, John Fredric Mihal to present any such claims to the undersigned on or before October 31, 2018 at 205 Vineyard Way, Doylestown, OH 44230 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 18th day of July, 2018 Joyce B Mihal Executrix 205 Vineyard Way Doylestown, OH 44230 #8307 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 18 E 160 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William Murry Hicks of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said William Murry Hicks to present them to Julius C. Hicks , 301 Keeler Mill Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690, Executor

by November 1, 2018 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This the 19th day of July, 2018.

R. V. Biberstein, Jr. Attorney for Julius C. Hicks, Executor 102 South Walker Street P. O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #8310 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018 VILLAGE OF ST. HELENA RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENT TO CONSIDER THE CLOSING OF SEBASTIAN STREET, GARIBALDI STREET, VERONA STREET AND A PORTION OF SECOND STREET WHEREAS, The owner of the property known as blocks C, G, K, and O as shown on the map of St. Helena at Book 60 Page 99 of the Pender County Registry has requested that the roads dividing the property be closed; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statue 160A-299 authorizes the Village of St. Helena Counsel to close public streets and alleys; and WHEREAS, G.S. 160A-299 requires the Village Council to conduct a public hearing prior to the closing of any street or alley for the purpose of giving consideration to the matters required to be considered in such hearing by said Statute; NOW, THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED by the Village of St. Helena Council that: •The Council intends to consider permanently closing Verona St., Sebastian St., Garibaldi St. as shown on the map of St. Helena at Book 60 Page 99 and a portion of Second St. under the provisions of G.S. 160A-299. The portion of Second St. under consideration to be closed is the portion that runs from Main St. to North St..

•A public hearing will be at 6:30 p.m. on the 16th day of August, 2018 in the Village Hall.

•The Village Clerk or Building Inspector is hereby directed to publish this Resolution of Intent once a week for four successive weeks in the Pender Post-Voice.

•The Village Clerk or Building Inspector is further directed to transmit by registered or certified mail a copy of this Resolution of Intent to each owner of any property who may access their property utilizing any of the streets under consideration.

•The Town Clerk or Building Inspector is further directed to cause adequate notices of this Resolution of Intent and the scheduled public hearing to be posted as required by G.S. 160A-299.

Adopted this 19th day of July, 2018.

Mayor Robert Barnhill Mary Bakan, Town Clerk #8312 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 18 E 333 Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Katherine Elois Herring of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Katherine Elois Herring to present them to LaToya B. Turner, 303 16th Street, Adel, GA 31620, Administratrix

by November 1, 2018 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This the 19th day of July, 2018.

R. V. Biberstein, Jr. Attorney for LaToya B. Turner, Administratrix P. O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #8311 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 18 CVD 693 KOREY M. R. HALSTEAD, Plaintiff, vs.

ANNA L. P. HALSTEAD, Defendent SERVICE OF PROCESS

BY PUBLICATION TO: ANNA L. P. HALSTEAD Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Absolute Divorce.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than September 11th, 2018 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 2nd day of August, 2018.

Kevin E. Heckart Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 1339 105 N. Wright Street Burgaw, NC 28425-1339 (910) 259-9200 #8316 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-105 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

VICTOR ALLEN BROWN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO VICTOR ALLEN 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 49 King’s Estates Subdivision, Parcel ID Number 227787-4727-0000 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 September 17, 2018.

This day, July 25, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8313 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-107 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

VICTOR ALLEN BROWN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO VICTOR ALLEN 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 51 King’s Estates Subdivision, Parcel ID Number 227787-3885-0000 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 September 17, 2018.

This day, July 25, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8314 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018

Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-106 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

VICTOR ALLEN BROWN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO VICTOR ALLEN 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 53 King’s Estates Subdivision, Parcel ID Number 227787-3945-0000 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 September 17, 2018.

This day, July 25, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8315 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 18sp119 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY LARRY M. BOSER AND CATHY L. BOSER DATED OCTOBER 26, 2000 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1637 AT PAGE 142 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on August 14, 2018 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain property situated in the County of Pender and State of North Carolina, being described as follows; Lot 32, Section 4, Bellhammon Plantation being more fully described in a Deed dated 07/02/1997 and recorded 07/11/1997, among the land records of the County and State set forth above, in Deed Volume 1245 and Page 219.

And Being more commonly known as: 131 Deepwoods Rdg, Rocky Point, NC 28457 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Cathy L. Boser.

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 July 24, 2018.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 15-072480 #8318 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-139 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO B.C. LAMONT, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO B.C. LAMONT, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-139, (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, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: On the West side of the road from Costin Mill to the Point Caswell Road, BEGINNING at a stake at the West edge of the said mill road, the old Lamont corner where the old Shaw and Simpson line crosses it and running thence with said line North 66 ½ degrees West 36 poles and 10 links to a stake, Frances Coles corner, in said line thence with Frances line South 40 ¼ degrees West 18 poles 9 links to a stake, Dillie Lamont corner in said line; thence South 49 ¾ degrees East 34 poles 20 links to a stake at the edge of the Mill road; thence with said road North 40 ¼ degrees East 28 poles 15 links to the Beginning, containing 5 ½ acres.

(PID: 2257-71-1788-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8340 8/9, 8/16/2018 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 Mildred Baker Macy, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Mildred Baker Macy, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 15, 2018 at 2225 Fennell Town Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 2nd day of August, 2018.

Alexis Williams 2225 Fennell Town Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 #8323 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23/2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF CYNTHIA JEAN BRASWELL 17 E 398 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Cynthia Jean Braswell 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 1st day of November, 2018, 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 2nd day of August, 2018.

Lawrence S. Boehling Administrator of the Estate of Cynthia Jean Braswell P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8324 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23/2018

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-178 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

DEVIN L. MILLS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO LOIS WELLS 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 3.11 acres, Parcel ID Number 2353-91-3917-000L 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 September 24, 2018.

This day, July 31, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8325 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018

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

JOANNA V. HANCHEY, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 15 acres, Parcel ID Number 2394-56-6136-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

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

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than September 24, 2018.

This day, July 30, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8326 8/9, 8/16, 8/23/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JAMES HOWARD WINER (AKA JAMES H WINER, AKA DR JAMES H WINER) 18 E 361 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against James Howard Winer (AKA James H. Winer, AKA Dr. James H. Winer), deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I. Nunalee, Resident Process Agent of the decedent's estate, on or before November 10, 2018 at Post Office Box 598, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Resident Process Agent.

Estate of James Howard Winer c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8329 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1035 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JOANNA V. HANCHEY, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 15 acres, Parcel ID Number 2394-56-6136-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

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

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than September 24, 2018.

This day, July 30, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8327 8/9, 8/16, 8/23/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on the 13th day of July 2018, as Administrator of the Estate of Linda Leah Thigpen Hollingsworth, deceased late of Pender County North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned David Hollingsworth, 1175 NC Hwy 50. Wallace, North Carolina 28466 on or before the 12th day of November 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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

This is the 9thst day of August 2016 David Hollingsworth 1175 NC Hwy 50 Wallace, North Carolina 28466 #8332 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Roy William McElmoyl, Sr., deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Roy William McElmoyl, Sr., to present them to the undersigned on or before November 22, 2018 at 213 Turkey Creek Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 9th day of August, 2018.

Karen Gallagher 213 Turkey Creek Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 #8328 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23/2018

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1133 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

DEREK DEMETRIUS ADDISON, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. DEREK DEMETRIUS ADDISON, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-1133, (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, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING ALL of Lot 2 as shown on plat entitled “SUBDIVISION OF LOT 7-B, A.T. McIntyre Estate Lands, said plat being recorded in Map book 40 at Page 109 in the Pender County Registry.

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

(PID: 3214-07-9781-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8337 8/9, 8/16/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-748 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

JAMES R. HARRELL, JR., owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. JAMES R. HARRELL, JR., owner, et. al., 17-CVS-748, (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, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Adjoining the land of Robert THenton Rivenbark, the Parsons land and others, BEGINNING at a stake in the center of a ditch on the East side of the public road, the corner of R. Thenton Rivenbark, and runs thence North 15 degrees East 171 feet to a stake in the center of a ditch; thence with the center of the ditch South 82 degrees West 1,222 feet to a stake in McGowan’s line, thence with McGowen’s line North 42 degrees 10 minutes West 195 feet to a stake in the center of the old Tram Road, Parson’s line; thence with the center of the road and Parson’s line North 74 ¾ degrees East 1,049 feet to a stake in the center of a ditch; thence with the ditch South 12 ½ degrees East 141 feet to another ditch; thence with the said ditch North 77 ¼ degrees East 256 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 6 1/25 acres, more or less.

Save and Except that portion previously conveyed by Billy Humbles to the Trustees of the Watha Development Club as recorded in Deed 367, Page 512, Pender County Registry.

(PID: 3312-17-4232-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8335 8/9, 8/16/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of George T. Blalock, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, George T. Blalock, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 22, 2018 at 611 Moores Landing Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery.

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

This the 9th day of August, 2018.

Linda B. Dalrymple 611 Moores Landing Road Hampstead, NC 28443 #8344 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30/2018

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, August 16, 2018, Page 12A

Legal Notices Legal Notices 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, 08/24/2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot 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.

This day, August 3, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8333 8/9, 8/16/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-658 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

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

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO WILLIS CARR, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-658, (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, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at the intersection of Wallace and Smith Streets in the town of Burgaw; runs thence with the line of Wallace Street extended South 73 degrees 30 minutes West 378 feet to a stake; thence South 16 degrees 30 minutes East 120 feet to a stake; thence North 73 degrees 30 minutes East 378 feet to a stake in the line of Smith Street; thence with the line of Smith Street North 16 degrees 30 minutes West 120 feet to the point of Beginning, containing one acre more or less.

(PID: 3229-14-0340-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8334 8/9, 8/16/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-114 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

KANDY LYNN FLOYD N/K/A KANDY LYNN MURDOCK, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. KANDY LYNN FLOYD N/K/A KANDY LYNN MURDOCK, owner, et. al., 18-CVS114, (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, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: A certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Caswell Township, Pender County, NC and being a part of Lot 4 Battleground Estate (MB 30 PG 29) and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron on the Northern right of way of Slocum Trail (SR 1100) 100 feet public right of way, said iron being located South 67 degrees 30 minutes 43 seconds East 1,199.15 feet from the intersection of the North right of way of Slocum Trail and the Eastern right of way of H. E. Hales Drive (60 foot private right of way): Proceed from said point of Beginning and leaving said right of way North 22 degrees 29 minutes 17 seconds East 300.00 feet to an iron

in the Southern line of Lot 11, Battleground Estates, South 22 degrees 29 minutes 17 seconds East 300.00 feet to an iron on the Northern right of way of Slocum Trail, thence with the Northern right of way of Slocum Trail North 67 degrees 30 minutes 43 seconds West 120.00 feet to the point of Beginning and containing 0.826 of an acre.

(PID: 2266-40-5624-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8339 8/9, 8/16/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1271 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

CORNELIUS SMITH, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CORNELIUS SMITH, owner, et. al., 17CVS-1271, (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, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at an existing P.K. spike, in the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1128, which marks the easternmost corner of Sherlene Spencer’s home lot (see Deed Book 764, at page 54, of the Pender County Registry) and which is located along the said road-centerline, North 44 degrees 43 minutes 12 seconds East 90.0 feet from an old subsurface nail in the centerline that marks the southernmost corner of Tract #2 as shown on the map recored in Map Book 21, at page 98, of the Pender County Registry, and running thence from the BEGINNING North 44 degrees 16 minutes 48 seconds West 290.8 feet (passing over an existing in-line flush iron pipe at 25.0 feet) with Sherlene Spencer’s northeastern line to an existing iron pipe in a branch; thence down the run of the branch as it meanders in a computed traverse North 52 degrees 18 minutes 30 seconds East 135.6 feet to a new 3” iron pipe the run of the branch; thence a new line South 45 degrees 16 minutes 48 seconds East 272.85 feet (passing over new in-line stakes at 92.85 and 244.57 feet) to a new P.K. spike in the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1128; thence with the road-centerline South 44 degrees 43 minutes 12 seconds West 139.46 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.79 acres, more or less, as surveyed on February 4, 1994.

[Magnetic meridian to the map in Map Book 21, at page 98, of the Pender County Registry].

(PID: 2269-33-3865-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8338 8/9, 8/16/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-893 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

ALLEN LANSING, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. ALLEN LANSING, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-893, (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, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lying on the East side of a community Road and being a part of a five acre tract sold to Joshua Janes and wife, Maysie James by Idella Gurganus by deed dated March 2, 1953, and duly recorded in Book 307 at Page 327, records of Pender County and BEGINNING at a litewood stump by said road ditch, this being the Beginning corner of the aforenamed 5 acre tract, and runs thence the first call of said tract and edge of road South 7 degrees 00 minutes West 158.6 feet to a stake by the road ditch; thence parallel to 2nd call of said 5 acre tract North 87 degrees 30 minutes East 412 feet to a stake in the line of the 3rd call of said 5 acre tract; thence the said line North 7 degrees 00 minutes East 158.6 feet to a stake

Legal Notices Legal Notices at an old ditch the 4th corner of said tract; thence the 4th line of said tract along a ditch South 84 degrees 30 minutes West 412 feet to the point of Beginning. Containing 1 ½ acres, more or less.

LESS AND EXCEPT: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the old line ditch said iron pipe being located South 87 degrees 30 minutes East 206.000 feet, North 12 degrees 00 minutes East 158.6 feet and North 11 degrees 59 minutes East 587.11 feet from an old railroad spike located in the intersection of the centerline of SR 1531 with the centerline of SR 1530; and running thence, from the Beginning, so located with said old line ditch South 87 degrees 30 minutes East 206.00 feet to an iron pipe in an old cross ditch; thence with said ditch South 12 degrees 00 minutes West 158.6 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 87 degrees 30 minutes West 206.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 12 degrees 00 minutes West 158.6 feet to the Beginning, containing 0.74 acres, more or less and is as surveyed

by Thompson Surveying Co. PA of Burgaw NC in May 1978 and being apportion of those lands recorded in Book 333, Page 263 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 4303-18-9181-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8336 8/9, 8/16/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-290 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

WATER VIEW, INC., owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. WATER VIEW, INC., owner, et. al., 18-CVS290, (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, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot 126 as shown on a map entitled “ Revision Plat of Pelican Reef Section- Heron Pond Patio Homes” in Map Book 30 at Page 78 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 4214-89-6388-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8342 8/9, 8/16/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVD-545 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

DAVEY LENWOOD THOMAS, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. DAVEY LENWOOD THOMAS, owner, et. al., 16-CVD-545, (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, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: That parcel of land located in the Town of Topsail Beach, Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina, described in the deed recorded in Deed Book 339, at Page 609, of the Registry of Pender County, North Carolina.

(PID: 4212-03-3706-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8343 8/9, 8/16/2018

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-144 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

CHRISTOPHER JAMES MEREDITH, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CHRISTOPHER JAMES MEREDITH, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-144, (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, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lot 4: Beginning at a point in the Eastern edge of the right of way of SR 1210, said point being located from the centerline of the intersection of SR 1209 and SR 1210 North 10 degrees 06 minutes 08 seconds West 3,812.35 feet to a stake in the centerline of SR 1210; thence North 20 degrees 22 minutes 24 seconds East 684.15 feet to the Beginning point; thence North 30 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 12.84 feet to a point; thence North 30 degrees 19 minutes 28 seconds East 116.95 feet to a point; thence South 59 degrees 40 minutes 34 seconds East 231.25 feet to a stake (point); thence South 28 degrees 45 minutes 59 seconds West 128.00 feet to a point, thence North 60 degrees 07 minutes 28 seconds West 234.69 feet to the Beginning, containing 0.69 acres, more or less.

(PID: 2341-38-3774-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8341 8/9, 8/16/2018 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 246 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Stanley Kent Ottaway and Stephanie H. Ottaway (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Stanley Kent Ottaway) to Aaron B. Anderson, PLLC, Trustee(s), dated the 10th day of March, 2008, and recorded in Book 3423, Page 272, 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 August 28, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 144 of Belvedere Plantation, Section I, as shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 16 at Page 20 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 108 South Belvedere Drive, Hampstead, North Carolina.

Parcel ID Number: 4203-672414-0000 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

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

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

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

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confir-

Legal Notices Legal Notices mation 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.

FC.FAY/ 1226597 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE #8299 8/16, 8/23/2018 18 SP 76 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 James A. Phillips and Vicky W. Phillips to Jeffery L. Tuttle, Trustee(s), which was dated September 3, 2003 and recorded on September 4, 2003 in Book 2211 at Page 308, 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 August 31, 2018 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, in the center of N.C.S.R. 1128 which said point is located South 50° 45’ 30” West 519.39 feet from a spike in the center of N.C.S.R. 1128 directly over the center of a concrete pipe passing under said road. Said concrete pipe is located approximately 0.7 miles from the intersection of N.C.S.R. 1128 with U.S. Highway 421. Said beginning point being so located runs thence as follows: 1. With the center of said N.C.S.R. 1128 South 50° 45’ 30” West 25.00 feet to a point; thence, 2. With a line 12.5 feet Southwest of the centerline of a road leading to the home North 38° 00’ 00” West 564.26 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 30.00 feet) to a subsurface iron pipe; thence, 3. With a new line South 49° 31’ 06” West 380.44 feet to a concrete monument; thence, 4. Continuing with a new line North 40° 28’ 54” West 250.00 feet to a concrete monument; thence, 5. Continuing with a new line North 49° 31’ 06” East 500.00 feet to a concrete monument; thence, 6. Continuing with a new line South 40° 28’ 54” East 250.00 feet to a concrete monument; thence, 7. Continuing with a new line South 49° 31’ 06” West 94.56 feet to a subsurface iron pipe; thence, 8. With a line 12.5 feet Northeast of the center of a road leading to the home South 38° 00’ 00” East 564.80 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 534.80 feet) to the point

of beginning.

The above described lot or tract of land contains 3.19 Acres to be the same more or less and is a portion of the lands described in a deed recorded in Deed Book 268, Page 371, in the Pender County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 10459 Point Caswell Road, Watha, NC 28478.

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

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

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.

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Pirates

Continued from page 6A primary targets for Wallis, along with classmate Gavyn Hibbard. It also helps to have running backs who can catch the ball out of the backfield and, along with the Pirate backs providing a solid running game, they

Titans

Continued from page 6A is due for a big year.

The quarterback will be Jacob Johnson. The senior upstart was thrown into the fire last year when the Titans starting signal caller went down in the first regular season game. Johnson

Softball

Continued from page 7A nament.

The Ponytail team lost both of its games – 10-0 to Moore County and 4-0 to Scotland County, sending them back home to Hampstead after the second day. The Angels lost their opener 20-0 to eventual state champion Dunn.

But Topsail fought back to win two consolation games over Cherryville (9-6) and Sampson County

Pender

Continued from page 6A under pressure with a young line up front. It is not out of the realm of possibility that

Football

Continued from page 6A be expected of their replacements. Though we’re not expecting the same creativity and lethality, we do expect them to maintain possession and make the smart play.”

The Coastal 8 is a tough conference. The Titans will be pressed to finish in the top three.

Graduation has taken its toll when it comes to the Topsail High School boys’ soccer team. It’s one

Topsail fall

Continued from page 6A s"OYS #ROSS #OUNTRY The Pirates lost their top three runners from last year’s team, but they do have senior Eddie Rooke, juniors Travis Souza, Brendan Parrella, and Brandon Hayes, and sophomores Hayden Rogerson and Connor Starrett returning.

“We need to get faster,” Rogers said. “Travis is stepping up to be our No. 1 runner. After that it gets very competitive for the remaining slots. We must have five runners under 18:00 by regionals. We have the talent, but will they de-

New hires

Continued from page 6A The athletic programs are in good shape and it’s just a matter of continuing to improve from where we’re at, and just continuing to move forward. I am excited to be coming here.

The area has a hometown feel, it’s small but there’s plenty to do, and I think it will be nice to live in the area. I am definitely looking forward to it.”

Raynor is a Topsail High School graduate (2000).

Raynor attended Laney High School his first 2-1/2 years before the family moved to Hampstead and he played baseball for the Pirates under legendary Coach Bill White.

Raynor, who is married to Brynn and who has two children – Dominic (8), and Gianna (4-1/2) – then at-

have shown they can catch the ball.

Back behind Wallis is rising junior running back Noah LaValle. LaValle has led the Pirates in rushing the past two years, notching 1,097 yards on 151 carries in just 10 games a year ago while hauling seven passes for another 56 yards.

Lining up in the backfield with LaValle will

be rising seniors Hersey “Munchie” Fennell (16 carries, 88 yards, three receptions, 30 years) and Hayden Walsh (34 carries, 106 yards; four catches, 52 yards) – trying to make up for the lost yards recorded by the graduated Josh Smith (97 carries, 410 yards). Both guys will also see time at the linebacker positions.

The skill positions will perfor m behind an offensive line anchored by 6-foot-3, 235-pound senior Brandon Clayton (OT, DE), 6-foot-3, 255-pound Connor Anderson (T), and 5-foot11, 210 pound center and linebacker Kam McLean, who quite possibly might move to a guard slot.

Perhaps the biggest loss is that of graduated kicker

Jorge Lopez. Lopez’ kickoffs traveled a total of 1,082 yards and he recorded 15 touchbacks. Lopez made 28-of-31 extra point conversions and was perfect on 4-of-6 field goal attempts to account for 40 points.

Lopez was also the Pirates’ primary punter.

After this week’s scrimmage in the Touchstone Energy Football Jamboree,

the Pirates will open the season with home games against Pender County rivals Trask (Aug. 17) and Pender (August. 24) before consecutive road trips to Dixon (Aug. 31) and White Oak (Sept. 7) After a Sept. 14 open date, the Pirates open conference play at co-favorites Hoggard (Sept. 21) and New Hanover (Sept. 28).

improved in each game he played and ended the year with a very respectable 673 yards rushing along with 13 touchdowns. He struggled throwing the ball a year ago but has worked hard on that part of his game during the offseason. He has to be able to throw the ball to keep the opposing defenses honest.

Anthony Tucker will be one of the backs in the Titans scheme as well. Tucker is a game breaker as well.

The offensive line lost three starters but return three players that will make a big difference. Foster Williamson and Mac Richardson will team up with M.P. Dzurocvin to give the Titans a big three

up front. If Taylor can find a serviceable replacement for the other two spots the Titans will roll.

Defensively, the Titans will be solid. Williamson is an all-conference selection and will man the linebacking position. Richardson is back and was the teams second leading tackler a year ago behind Richardson.

Dzurocvin will play both ways this year and will be a key up front where the Titans lost quite a bit.

One key loss for Trask is in the special teams’ game where all-conference punter Brian Sarvis graduated. He was outstanding a year ago.

The prognosis is good for the Titans. Barring in-

jury, they will make a run at the Coastal 8 title. As for Taylor, his goals are simple.

“Execute and be fundamentally sound in all aspects of both the offensive and defensive schemes each week.” If the Titans can do that and stay healthy it may be another record-breaking year.

(3-1) before having the misfortune of running into Dunn again. This one ended with a 9-0 loss to Dunn, and the Angels also headed home.

But the joy for the Topsail followers was reignited when they found out shortly after retur ning home that the Angels also won the state’s Sportsmanship Award.

While many programs, especially All-Star teams vying for district, state, and even national titles, focus on winning, good sportsmanship is the most im-

portant aspect of the game of the game. Sometimes games will get intense, heated, and personal, and that is where sportsmanship must be learned.

When athletes go beyond the game they look outside of what takes to win a game but decide to be a good teammate, opponent, and good person. Everyone may have a different definition of good sportsmanship, but first-class sportsmanship all leads to the same goal of having a clean, fun competition with the outcome of creating champions who

excel both on and off the playing surfaces.

“As a parent, it was very meaningful that they won in the district tournament and performed so well at the state tournament with such grace,” said parent, league organizer, and league officer Jennifer Hedge, the proud mother of 10-year old All-Star Peyton Hedge.

“Winning the district was neat in itself with both teams going to states.

“You have to understand we do not have a true, “AllStar,” team because we’re so small. This is the same

rec team since we don’t have multiple teams to pick from. We’re proud of both teams and their accomplishments.”

Since they came home before the tour nament, the Angels did not know they had won the state Sportsmanship award. The organization held what they called a, “closing ceremony,” last Thursday (Aug. 9) at Kiwanis Park. It was presented to the team by the Dixie Youth State Director, and came as a surprise to the girls on the team, who earned it with

their hard work and grace in competition.

“We are so grateful to the state tournament folks for coming down here to present the trophy,” Hedge said. “We are excited that we will be able to capture the moment when the girls get the award.”

The staff at the Pender Post & Voice would like to extend our congratulations on both teams on their onthe-field success, and to the Topsail Dixie Angels on both their district and state Sportsmanship Awards.

Lavell Henry may see time there as well. Speaking of the young line, Coach Smith is not sold on the Patriot line being down.

“The o-line is young but athletic and the defensive ends are tall and athletic,”

stated Smith.

Defensively, the Patriots will mirror Smith’s tough persona. He is trying to instill discipline and it seems to be working. This unit will struggle at times with fundamentals but will not

lack heart. Smith will see to that.

Jarek Foster led the team in tackles last year and is back. He is a playmaker. The Henry twins will also make plays in the defensive secondary.

This teams strength lies in the defensive backfield.

Again, the question mark is up front.

The overall picture may look a bit gloomy from the outside looking in. However, Smith will have none

of that. “We will struggle with teams with superior numbers but should be highly competitive in the conference.”

Pender will open at home verse Lakewood before playing at Topsail.

thing to lose 10 players, it’s another when those 10 outstanding athletes – goalkeeper Jorge Lopez, Roberto Vasquez, Sam Bell, Sam Hackett, Blake Culig, Trevor Coston, Ethan Borkowski, Richie Tarter, Dawson Asbury, and Nick Sargent accounted for 87.5 percent of the teams goals, 88.5 percent of the team’s assists, 79.3 percent of the team’s total points and, in the loss of Lopez, 81.6 percent of the saves-in-goal and 72.6 percent minutes played in goal.

Those impressive statistics led the Pirates to a

school-best 19-5 overall record and their first winning record and 3A conference championship in the tough and imposing Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference.

Topsail made it to the third round of the NCHSAA 3A playoffs last year for the first time since moving up in classification before falling 2-0 to Lee County, which made it to the East Regional finals before they lost 3-2 to eventual 3A state champion Chapel Hill.

Topsail’s last – and only other – winning record in school history was in 2012 as a member of the East

Central 2A Conference.

“We are returning several players with speed, and we do have depth at various positions,” third-year Coach Stan Allen said. “However, with a loss of 10 players from last year with three or four years of varsity experience we definitely have to work on team chemistry.”

To maintain the success of last season, Allen will need to rely on the continued improvement of 10 returning lettermen – rising seniors Quinn Black, Breck Bryan, Hiatt Ellis, Will Hornthal, Justin Lashin, Ryan Ording, Ethan

Rivenbark, Devin Schmitz, and Gregory Strait, as well as rising junior Alex Hornthal – the heir apparent to Lopez in goal.

The Pirates open the season on Aug. 13 at county rival Trask, followed by an away game (Aug. 14) at Dixon. The first home game is a rematch with the Titans on Sept. 6, and the first conference game is at home on Sept. 11 against South Brunswick.

The Pender Patriots are coming off of a 5-15 season in which they were 1-13 in the Coastal 8 Conference.

The Pats were expected to

be much better than they were last year. However, team chemistry seemed to be an issue.

Coach Pierre Agena lost just four seniors from last years team. Senior Eduardo Rivera should be back. He may be the best corer to ever don a Patriot jersey. He led the team in goals scored.

Depth may be an issue as the Pats roster shows only 10 players.

The Coastal 8 is unforgiven. The Patriots will score goals if Rivera is in fact back this year. The question is can they play defense.

velop and come together?”

Rogers mentioned seniors Cameron Starrett and Jake Wieland, and sophomore Jimmy Campbell as other returning runners who could step up and help, and indicated freshmen Mark Smith and Bailey Macvaugh as young runners with potential. s'IRLS 4ENNIS The Lady Pirates are coming off a solid 13-5 (9-5 in conference) season but lost their No., 1 (Caroline Harris) and No. 6 (Grace Martorelli) players from last year’s team.

Still, second-year Coach Noel Labenberg is optimistic about how his team will do this year.

“We are very solid in our

singles’ positions and we can go eight deep,” Labenberg said. “We are a bit weak right now at the three doubles’ positions. It’s not generally something the players practice.”

Labenberg said perennial powers Hoggard and New Hanover are the conference favorites but said, “We expect to finish third.

We will be in the mix and make a run at it.”

The coach expects sophomore Kylee Edwards will nail down the No. 1 spot in the lineup, followed by senior Kasey Pfaff, and juniors Anna Duckworth, and Chely Pritt. Senior Brooke Guderian and sophomores Amanda O’Brien and Madison Fussell will

battle with for spots in the singles’ rotation.

Labenberg is also very high on incoming freshman Marci LaRowe, who could be in the mix for spots three and four.

The season opens on August 28 at Topsail against conference foe South Brunswick – the first of three-straight home matches – followed by Ashley (Aug. 30) and Laney (Sept.

4). s'IRLS 'OLF Entering her second season as the Lady Pirates’ coach Ellen Womble is excited about the upcoming year.

“We have two seniors who were our top two players last year and who have been on the team all four

years of high school,” Womble said. “We also have talented new players who plan to give those seniors a run for their money.”

When asked for team weaknesses, Womble replied, “None that I know of. We hope to finish first on the 3A conference and second overall.”

Team captain Angela Linehan was the Lady Pirates’ No. 1 player last year, and she will assume that spot again this year. Stepping back in at No. 2 will be Elizabeth Sharpe.

“Angela was our No. 1 player last year,” Womble said. “She was named to the Mid-Easter n 3A/4A Conference second team, and has qualified for re-

gionals on her own e very year a since freshman year.

Liz was our No. 2 player last year. She played in regionals last year when our team won the 3A Conference and qualified as a team.”

The third returner is Ariana Blevins. Also vying for spots are juniors A s h l e y G a r re t t , E l c i e Blackman, and Alyssa Lyons, and freshman Jessica Townsend and Emily Green.

“I would keep an eye on Jessica Townsend,” Womble said. “She has the potential to be one of the very best players in the Mid-Eastern Conference.”

The girls open play on Aug. 20 at South Brunswick.

tended Rockingham Community College, playing baseball and earning his Associates’ Degree, before continuing and finishing his education and collegiate baseball career at Elizabeth City State University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education.

Nick Raynor became a teacher at Dixon High School and coached American Legion baseball under White before becoming an assistant coach under another le gendary, and highly-successful, high-school coach in Jack Brown. Raynor brings 11 years of coaching experience to Topsail.

“When I got out of college I came back home and I wanted to coach,” Raynor said. “Bill White was still the baseball coach and he coached the American Legion team. It was Jack Brown and Bill White.

“That was my first introduction to Jack Brown.

From there we developed a relationship and it worked because Dixon needed a P. E. teacher at the time of my graduation. Jack really went to bat to get me that position.”

When Brown retired Dixon went elsewhere for his replacement, but Raynor said, especially now, it all worked out for the better.

“I can’t really tell you why I didn’t get the Dixon job but it all worked out,” Raynor said. “I am thankful because God had a plan and I guess, unbeknownst to me, it was to come back to Topsail High School.

It’s a dream come true to be able to come back and teach and coach at my alma mater.

“I actually interviewed with the former principal and I got introduced to Mr. Madden and we hit it off,

and here I am. I also met Mr. Fipps a couple of years ago and I think he will be a great addition. But I am so fired up being back at Topsail.

“My wife graduated from, Topsail and in a perfect world I can see my two children in the halls at Topsail High School. It’s a big moment for us and we’re really excited to get back into Hampstead. It’s a place that changed me when I transferred to Topsail. Coach White really took me under his wing and held me accountable, and put me on the right path.

“To come back here and pour my soul into something that mean so much to me, I just am appreciative of the opportunity to give back and I am anxious to get started. I hope to bring long-term stability to the program.”

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Topsail

Continued from page 6A but a good portion of the offensive and defensive snaps in the contest were manned by younger and less-experience players still trying to find their way. The result was an 1812 loss to the Crusaders, who were 5-7 overall and 2-4 in the NCISAA Big East Conference in 2017.

“We saw some good things,” Inman said. “The guys that can play showed they can play tonight, and we knew they would. What we were looking for was filling out the void and having some players step

Surf City

Continued from page 1A might take to regulate or prevent the construction of the decks.

Resident Patty Gilbride brought up the fact that one of the advisory committees, recently meeting in the daytime, should consider holding meetings later in the day or evening.

Her point was that the daytime meetings discouraged participation in advisory committees by the large number of interested residents who work.

Councilman Buddy Fowler said in that meeting times should not be set

Hurricane

Continued from page 1A hurricane seasonal outlooks are a general guide and do not predict landfalling storms,” Bell said.

“Whether or not a storm strikes land is determined by the weather patterns in place when the storm approaches and those are generally not predictable until five to seven days

up. The secondary, the linebacker play, we need some of those guys to step up and perform better, so we have to clean those things up. The run support from the secondary we have to work on, that’s a big thing for us.

“Offensively, we found out what we already knew about (quarterback Wallis) Cody, he’s a good player.

By mid-season he’ll be a real good player. He’s still learning and still being coached up on the run.

But he does somethings extremely well. He still makes some mistakes as far as reading defenses but those things, as he gets more playing time, he’ll get better at, I am sure.”

Wallis is a rising junior whose task it is to replace three-year starting quarterback Jacob Floyd, and he showed he is on the right path. Wallis was 6-for-8 for 98 yards and a touchdown, connecting with classmate Noah LaValle for a 28-yard scoring hookup. Wallis also scored on a three-yard run against Richlands.

LaValle was not quite in mid-season form but he did have five carries for 62 yards and three rushing scores to go along with his scoring reception. Topsail’s solid stable of running backs racked up 165 yards and four scores on just carries (8.2 average).

Richlands ran an un-

usual style of offense behind quick-and talented senior quarterback Emmanuel Whitehead. The Wildcats amassed 148 rushing yards – they never threw a pass – on 18 carries with Whitehead accounting for 74 yards and two scores on 11 carries.

Turnovers didn’t factor in the scrimmage as each team retained the ball for an alternating 10 plays on offense and defense. Richlands fumbled twice on their first offensive series, with the Pirates recovering both.

“That smoke-and-mirror stuff you have to gameplan for,” Inman said. “We haven’t seen it and our kids didn’t have a clue what was

going on, and they sort of flashed some stuff up the middle but that’s not a big deal. We want to see kids compete and make tackles up field, and that’s what we need to work on.

“We pulled a lot of the starters out so we could see some other kids play,” Inman added. “That’s what a scrimmage is all about. We have 50 kids on the team right now so we had to put lot of kids in and see what they could do.”

Topsail used a plethora of substitutes against Harrells’ Christian Academy in the second scrimmage, which accounted for the Crusaders’ 118 yards on the ground and 70 yards through the air – two of

their three scores coming on passes of 40- and 30-yards.

Wallis continued his varsity introduction with a 6-for-8 effort for 66 yards with rising senior Johnathan Ward hauling in the scoring pass and finishing with three catches for 23 yards after catching two passes for 22 yards against Richlands.

“I was pleased in certain phases of the game but there were some things that really concerned me,” Inman said. “We have a week to clean those things up.” Topsail opens the regular season tomorrow (Friday) at home against county rival Trask.

based upon one committee members inability to attend, and that committees should set their own meeting times.

Ms. Gilbride reiterated her position that committees should consider meeting times that would permit the participation and contribution of those full time residents who work.

A recent appointee to the Beautification and Appearance advisory committee, Capt. Joe Tortorici, USMC, suggested to the Council that it define the mission of the committee, laying out parameters for the committee members.

Capt. Tortorici attended the recent committee meet-

ing, and felt that it was apparent from what went on that the mission of this committee was to scour the town for attractive yards and nominate the House of the Month.

If that is, in fact, the mission of the committee, fine. If however, the committee is to work on such things as the cleanup of the 50/210 corridor, what are its parameters? Can they address the removal of unsightly signage and billboards, or is that the purview of another committee? Capt. Tortorici was encouraged to identify as many areas of potential improvement as possible, and present them to the committee and council.

Clark Harvey brought to the Council’s attention his disgust with the overflowing trash cans in the right of way near his home. This problem is not unique to Mr. Harvey’s neighborhood, but has been a chronic problem throughout Surf City.

On any given day the view down many Surf City island streets is a procession of garbage cans, recycling cans, and bags of garbage often opened and dispersed by birds and rodents.

In an effort to finally tackle a problem which the council has failed to adequately address for years, Councilman Shugarts and Councilwoman Batts

met with staff recently to frame a letter to all property owners concerning code enforcement efforts.

This letter will go to Pender County property owners in their water bills, Onslow County property owners under separate cover, outlining the responsibilities of homeowners, residents, and tenants.

As Shugarts said, and Mr. Helms later reinforced, “We’re tired of educating – it’s time to enforce”. This effort at enforcement was welcomed by the residents in attendance, and is long overdue.

Representing the Parks and Recreation advisory committee, Matthew Parr addressed the council on

the many programs underway, including the highly successful summer camp – with more than 400 spots filled this year. Mr. Parr also read the outstanding Mission Statement developed by this committee, “to enhance the quality of life for citizens and visitors…”

Councilman Fowler directed some well-deserved praise to the committee and staff for the outstanding work they do on behalf of the community.

There will be further discussion on the assignment of code enforcement responsibilities at the next council workshop Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

in advance.” “If El Niño forms in October, it could shut the latter half of the season down,” Bell said.

The onset of El Niño occurs in tandem with the relaxation of the trade winds.

With the trade winds reduced, warm water that has piled up in the western Pacific Ocean and around Indonesia rushes back toward the east. That movement of warm water shifts rainfall patterns and the

formation of deep tropical thunderstor ms. The exploding storms whose cloud tops can touch the jet stream disrupt upper air patterns so winds come more out of the west.

The west winds create shear in the Atlantic, which can be deadly to budding hurricanes.

When the Atlantic has lower tropical activity, the Pacific typically sees an increase. The Pacific’s storm tally as of Thursday was

11 named storms, including Hurricane Hector, a powerful 120 mph Category 3 storm that is skirting just south of the Hawaiian islands.

“T he main messa g e should be that no matter what this or any other prediction says that people must treat this like the peak of hurricane season and be prepared,” Goldenberg said. “Remember, 1992 was overall a very slow year.”

Category 5 Hurricane Andrew — the first named storm of the 1992 season — devastated areas of South Florida when it plowed ashore Aug. 24.

Colorado State University has also reduced its early-season hurricane forecast based largely on the cooler sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic.

Lead CSU forecaster Phil Klotzbach said unusually strong high pressure in the

Atlantic has driven stronger trade winds, which increased evaporation and the upwelling of cooler ocean temperatures from below the surface.

Warm water is a main source of nourishment for hurricanes. Cooler water temperatures can discourage their formation.

“The hurricane season is far from being over,” Bell said. “We urge continued preparedness and vigilance.”

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Free jazz concert coming August 24 at Old Homestead Farm

By Lori Kirkpatrick, Post & Voice Staff Writer

The North Carolina Bacon Festival will sponsor a free indoor concert at Old Homestead Farm. The event will be held Aug. 24 from 6-9 p.m. They will be showcasing Artistry in Jazz, the premier jazz orchestra of the Greater Wilmington area. The community is invited to come out to listen and dance the night away at the area’s new elegant event venue.

David and Corinne Crooks are coordinating the event.

David said, “Artistry in Jazz’s music is based on the west coast style of Stan Kenton, the perfect tunes to swing dance to. Port-City-Que and Bubba and Finn’s Tropical Treats will be joining the event to sell dinner and dessert, as well,” David said. “To give our community a taste of what is to come at the October NC Bacon Festival, Port-City-Que will be offering bacon related menu options.”

The concert is being held as a foretaste to 2018 NC Bacon Festival, coming Oct. 13 and 14 at Old Homestead Farm. The festival will include a variety of vendors and constant live local entertainment. Giant inflatables, pig races and a culinary competition will be featured; as well as a children’s pageant, a car and truck show, helicopter rides and of course bacon. The public is invited to join in on the family-friendly fun. Admission to the event will cost only $3 per adult, and children will be admitted free.

The NC Bacon Festival Car and Truck Show is scheduled for Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The show will be held on a field that includes a grass and gravel area. Judging will take place between 10:30 and 12:30 p.m. Trophies will be presented to first, second and third place winners in the category of Best Car and Best Truck. Registration can be completed through the website or it can be printed and mailed in.

The cost to register is $20.

Rocky Point Festivals was established last year. The group’s goal is to provide the community with the best festivals and events around.

Each festival promises to have something for everyone, including giant inflatable slides and obstacle courses for the kids; as well as car shows, craft and food vendors, and more for the whole family.

Old Homestead Farm is owned by the Overby family. It has primarily been utilized an equestrian farm, but it is now also available to host weddings and public events such as festivals and concerts. The venue’s southern charm characteristics include an immaculately manicured property with giant live oak trees and a newly renovated barn. The barn is decorated and offers the practicality of air conditioning and heat. Horse pastures with wooden fences, as well as flowers, grasses and brick provide a natural backdrop for photography, as well.

Old Homestead Farm is located at 8824 US Highway 117 S. in Rocky Point.

For more information about the upcoming festival and events, look for the NC Bacon Festival Event Page on Facebook, visit the website at www.rockypointfestivals.com, or call (910)-233-8017.

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Bert and Ernie Christianity

By Rev. Ken Smith Atkinson Baptist Church Contributing Writer

serious, studious and very organized. Ernie is the jokester, extrovert and an annoying, well intention friend. This pair of Muppets have been on the show since the pilot episode in 1969.

Even with the differences of these two, somehow they are able to remain friends. No matter how much Ernie irritates Bert, it seems they are always able to put their differences aside and remain friends. The next time you attend church, look around and you might be surprised how many different personalities are sitting in the pews. If I asked you to name someone in your church that

What we have seen and heard, we also announce it to you so that you can have fellowship with us.

Our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. We are writing these things so that our joy can be complete.

I John 1:3-4 If you visit the basement apartment at 123 Sesame Street you would discover a pair of friends that are a true odd couple, Bert and Ernie. Most views of this children’s program would say that Ernie is the naïve trouble-maker and Bert is his boring friend. Bert is

is like the Bert or Ernie could you? I’m sure the answer is yes. So, with so many in your church that are different how do they work in unity? Can we actually learn something from this odd pair on Sesame Street?

Although the Bible calls followers of Christ to come together in unity, the Christian church today is plagued with increasing divisions, arguments and schisms. Some denominations we see sharp differences that often incite people to animosity, vituperation, and lack of grace, forgiveness and mutual love. Fortunately, many churches do have harmony, goodwill and Christian

fellowship between their members, but such is not always the case elsewhere.

John wrote his first epistle when the early church started to divide over a developing heresy that, in its fuller form, was called Gnosticism. Gnostics believed that physical existence was by nature sinful and that, consequently, Christ could not be both human and divine at the same time. They taught, therefore, that Christ must be purely spirit.

John decided to write this letter not only to clarify the essence of the Christian faith and refute the Gnostic mistake, but also to emphasize the importance of unity and fel-

lowship among believers in Christ as Savior.

Today as then, Jesus calls Christians to come together in a spirit of unity and forgiveness, love and service. In doing so, we become bound more intimately with God the Creator and His Son, Jesus Christ, and our joy can be made complete. The apostle John reminds us that no matter what differences exist among us, we must always strive for unity in Christian fellowship.

We are blessed that we can come together throughout the world to

4 C’s Food pantry open in Hampstead

Volunteers needed to transport cancer patients to treatment The Pender Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has developed a new partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to provide no cost transportation for Pender County cancer patients to treatment centers in New Hanover County.

The program is part of the ACS Road to Recovery Program and is for cancer patients who have no other means of transpor-

tation to and from their cancer treatment appointments. “We are honored to be part of this program which will be a lifeline for some of our Pender friends and neighbors who might not otherwise be able to get to their cancer treatment appointments,� noted Pender RSVP Director, Barbara Mullins. “Our first task is to recruit and train volun-

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teer drivers to make this program work.�

Volunteer drivers will donate their time and vehicle to transport cancer patients to and from their cancer treatment centers in New Hanover County.

Drivers of any age will be considered and training will be provided. Background and DMV checks are required.

Most rides will occur Monday-Friday.

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ST. MARY’S CHURCH

Herring’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 1697 H e r r i n g ’s C h a p e l R d .

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day, 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, 152 0 0 U.S. Hwy. 17 N. in Hampstead.

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

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Interested potential volunteers are encouraged to contact Barbara Mullins at RSVP at 910-259-9119, ext. 329 or at bmullins@ penderpas.org with any questions and to determine next steps.

praise God in harmony and unity as we study His Holy Word. We should be thankful every time we can gather with other believers in the spirit of unity in Christ. Some believer’s personalities might clash with yours, but remember that as Christians we serve the same Lord.

It’s okay if our worship is diverse or read from different Bible translations or if our brothers and sisters in Christ attend a different denomination. What’s most important is our love for Jesus and one another.

True unity in Christ will also bring joy to our lives.

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

Pender County Christian Services is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Donations of canned food, clothing, household items, etc. can be left at 210 West Fremont Street, Burgaw, NC 28425

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CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Children’s Church begins at 11:15 Community Bible Study, Wednesdays from 6-7:00 P.M.

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

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

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

Sunday School: Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Children’s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

19845 NC Hwy. 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 910-675-2127 Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210 Pastor Mark Murphy Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m.

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m. www.RPUMC.org WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH 5610 Hwy. 53 W • Burgaw, NC 28425 (Across from Pender High) 54 Camp Kirkwood Rd. • Watha, NC 28478 • 910-448-0919 Pastor Fred Roberts Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

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

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

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

BARLOW VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

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.

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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

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Hope’s Cooking Corner Summer Recipes

By Hope Cusick

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Pender County Health Department

Let us help you with your Family Planning Needs Call us today to schedule an appointment.

910-259-1230

Pender County Health Department 803 S. Walker Street Burgaw, NC 28425 The creation of this material was supported by Title X funding.

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