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Thursday, August 24, 2017

Volume 47, No. 46

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Burgaw Presbyterian Church and the Baptist Men’s Association held a fundraiser to benefit Hurricane Matthew victims. Read all about the event on page 1B. With one week of football in the books area athletes are ramping up in anticipation of the season ahead.

Read more in Sports on page 8A.

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By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County Commission Chairman George Brown issued a strong challenge to the Pender County Board of Education Monday regarding the School Board’s facilities use policy. Brown asked the school board to explain the new policy.

The issue stems from Hampstead’s Renovation Church’s request to use the facilities at Topsail High School. Renovation Church asked the School Board in May to use the auditorium and two gymnasiums at Topsail High after outgrowing the Topsail Middle School facility, which it is currently renting.

“The issue is the new school policy for folks using the facilities, especially with the process involving the Renovation Church,” Brown said. “I’m beyond frustrated with it.”

Brown says the church is renting the middle school for $650 a Sunday, plus custodial

George Brown costs. He says teachers at the school have told him the money is appreciated and used to provide extra education supplies for the school.

After a meeting in May, school officials rejected the church’s request to use Topsail High, but allowed them to continue to use Topsail Middle School.

Now, under the new policy

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BOC approves funds for new press box at Kiwanis Park

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

we are going to build it, it has to be engineered, wired cor-

Pender County Commissioners approved a purchase order for $36,800 for construction of a new press box on Smith Field at Hampstead Kiwanis Park.

The American Legion Post 167 contacted Pender County Public Works regarding Construction of a press box on the field at the park. Biltmore Building Company, LLC was the lowest responsible bidder at $36,800.

The American Legion Post 167 is donating $8,000 toward the cost of this project. After the donation from American Legion Post 167, cost incurred to the county for the construction of the Smith Field press box to include grading, concrete, and electrical will be $39,800.

Pender County Utilities Director Pat Simmons says the money for the project is in the current budget.

“The property is owned by the county and we can’t just go out and put up a lean-to. If

Continued on page 2A

Staff photo by Katie H. Pettigrew

All eyes were on the sky Monday as the sun put on a solar show with a near-total eclipse in Pender County. The Burgaw Public Library distributed eclipse glasses and many stayed to see the show.

Pender tourism slightly down in 2016 From Staff Reports Visit North Carolina announced today that domestic visitors to and within Pender County spent $92.8 million in 2016, a slight decrease of less than .2 percent from 2015.

“We are disappointed to see any decrease in visitor spending from 2015 to 2016,” said Tammy Proctor, director of Pender County Tourism. “We know Hurricane Matthew impacted our numbers.

In late September, we were tracking the storm. Then we dealt with horrific flood-

ing that blocked access to and within Pender County.”

In 2015 visitors spent $93 million, according to Visit North Carolina data.

In spite of the slight decrease, tourism directly employed more than 810 people in Pender County. This generated a total payroll $16.43 million in the county.

State tax revenue generated in Pender County totaled $4.47 million through state sales and excise taxes, and taxes on personal and corporate income. An

estimated $6.38 million in local taxes were generated from sales and property tax revenue from travel-generated and travel-supported businesses.

Gov. Roy Cooper announced in May that visitors to North Carolina set a record for spending in 2016. The $22.9 billion in total spending represented an increase of 4.4 percent from 2015.

These statistics are from the “Economic Impact of Travel on North Caro-

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GenX report prompts water discussion

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County Health and Human Services Director Carolyn Moser gave her regular update on GenX to county at Monday’s Push Mowers • Lawncommissioners Tractors • Zero Turn meeting.

The report Trimmers & Chainsawsled into a discussion of related water issues in the county.

Moser told the Board there is no definitive water treatment technology for removing GenX totally from water. Although Pender County’s treatment facility uses a granulated activated charcoal (GAC) Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew treatment on finished water, Get ready for this view beginning Monday morning as the new school year starts in there is no evidence this helps Pender County. Drivers are urged to be watchful for school buses and expect some with GenX. “There is research and testdelays as drivers and students learn their schedules.

ing on new products and we hope to have a report in six to eight months,” Moser said.

“We are within the health risk parameters that have come out.”

Commissioner David Williams said again his houseMowers hold continues to use county water.

“The level of panic regarding this is absolutely ridiculous,” Williams said. “We need to know everything that is in the water, but Pender County has only been on Cape Fear River water for less than five years. Nobody has long-term exposure to GenX in Pender County. I glad we haven’t

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B&E charges filed

From Staff Reports Rolando Ezequiel Martinez, 36, of Hampstead was arrested Aug. 17 by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Martinez was arrested on two counts felony breaking and entering a residence, two counts felony larceny after breaking into a shed, two counts felony possession stolen goods, two counts felony break and enter a motor vehicle, one count of misdemeanor larceny, and one count of injury to personal property.

Martinez allegedly broke into a home June 25 in the Washington Acres neighborhood located in Hampstead.

He allegedly stole more than $10,000 worth of merchandise including tools, firearms and antique coins and caused ap-

Rolando Ezequiel Martinez proximately $4,800 in property damage.

Martinez was booked into the Pender County Jail under a $100,000 secure bond.

Man jailed on sex charges From Staff Reports Robert Arthur Lee, 58, of Hillsborough, North Carolina, was ar rested by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office Aug.17 for a sexual assault that occurred in June, 2017 in Pender County involving a 16year-old female.

Lee was arrested at his residence in Hillsborough by investigators with the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office and assisted by members of the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office after an investigation regarding the allegations.

Lee faces charges of committing one count of felony second-degree forcible sexual offense, one count of misdemeanor sexual battery and one count of misdemeanor

Robert Arthur Lee assault on a female.

Lee was booked into the Pender County Jail under a secured bond of $150,000

Pender EMS & Fire Report Aug.13-19

Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 218 Calls Per Station Burgaw Station 1 45 Sloop Point Station 14 26 Hampstead Station 16 28 Surf City Station 23 24 Top. Beach Station 4 8 Union Station 5 25 Rocky Point Station 7 35 Atkinson Station 9 19 Maple Hill Station 13 5 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 Station 29 3 Type of Calls Cancelled: 47 Refusals: 60 Stand by: 1 Transported: 101 Treated/released: 9 Fire Department Reports Total Calls: 75 Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 6 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 7 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 20 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 9 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 4 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 17 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 11 EMS Station 4 Top. Beach 1 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 15 M V Crash 13 Search/rescue 0 First Response 27 Cancelled 20 Ocean Rescue 0

Water

Continued from page 1A hit the panic button here in Pender County.”

Williams said water is a very valuable resource “We want to know what we are doing before we react.

We don’t want to play politics with water, and quite frankly, that’s what’s happening,” said Williams.

Moser told N.C. Division of Water Quality officials if there was something coming regarding treatment of GenX which would cost taxpayers, the county would want to know as far in advance as possible to budget for the cost.

School Board

Continued from page 1A enacted Aug. 8, the church is only allowed six months of regular use of the high school facility, except the auditorium, after which a two-year break is required before renting a school facility again. Sports organizations are exempted from the policy.

Brown is concerned the new policy singles out the church. The rent charged the church for the high school facility is nearly double that of the middle school.

“They seemed to have targeted the church in their wording,” Brown said. “If you are going to have a policy, then require everyone that uses the facility to abide by the same rules. This policy has loopholes in it.”

Commissioner Jackie Newton said she has spoken with School Board members and there have been problems with the rental of the building to the church.

“Cleaning out brush and expanding parking at the school have been done without per-

Tourism

Continued from page 1A lina Counties 2016,” which can be accessed at partners. visitnc.com/economic-impact-studies. The study was prepared for Visit North Carolina by the U.S. Travel Association.

“All eight economic development regions of the state had spending growth of 3 percent or more, and 96 percent of the state’s counties saw direct tourism employment growth from 2015 to 2016,” said Wit Tuttell, executive director of Visit North Carolina. “Tour-

Kiwanis Park

Continued from page 1A rectly, and fit in with the other buildings there,” said David Williams.

Commission Chair man George Brown thanked American Legion Post 167 for donating money to the project.

Williams said he looks

“DEQ said their intent is to address the issue at the source, and that would be less impact for counties,” Moser said.

Commissioners Fred McCoy and Jackie Newton raised another water issue – the use of shallow wells, septic tanks, and water quality in the rural areas of the county. Providing county water to unserved areas of the county continues to be problematic.

“We are not able to reach the density requirements to qualify for a Rural Development loan or grant, which has helped fund the other areas of the county,” Newton said.

“Someday we are going to have to bite the bullet and get it done, Rural Development or not, it has to be done.” mission,” said Newton. “Some of these projects have caused some problems.”

Newton also said upgrades offered by the church to the sound system in the auditorium were not needed nor wanted by school officials.

“In all fairness, I would like to hear from the school board before we fight his battle,” Newton said. “It’s my understanding they were trying to come up with a policy as to what constitutes short-term use of public buildings.”

Brown also expressed concern with a school facility being monopolized by a renter and affecting the use of a facility for school functions.

“They can write a contract that puts the school first. The school use comes first. No one can monopolize a facility if you have a contract that says if the school needs the facility, you are out,” Brown said.

But Brown said it appears the School Board has an issue with the church.

“I want the School Board to assure me this is not the issue,” said Brown “I want a comprehensive policy that applies to everyone or no one.” ism continues to be major driver of economic development across North Carolina, which is the sixth most-visited state in the country.”

Statewide state tax receipts as a result of visitor spending rose 5.1 percent to nearly $1.2 billion in 2016. Visitors spend more than $62 million per day in North Carolina.

That spending adds more than $5.1 million per day to state and local tax revenues (about $3.2 million in state taxes and $1.9 million in local taxes). Each North Carolina household saves $497 in state and local taxes as a direct result of visitor spending in the state. forward bringing proposals before the board for improvements at Pender Memorial Park in Burgaw.

“I will be advocating for the projects there I assure you,” Williams said.

Commissioner Jackie Newton thanked Williams “for reassuring us and the citizens that we are mindful of equitable distribution of funds and efforts and park facilities.”

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Poplar Grove Summer Harvest Fest Sept. 16

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Poplar Grove Plantation will hold its first Summer Harvest Festival Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The public is invited to come out for the community celebration that will include live plant vendors, farmers and heritage art and craft vendors. About 70 vendors will be on site, and will include a variety of food trucks, traditional carnival treats, classes, wagon rides and more.

A $5 admission fee will include activities for the kids, including Victorian harvest games, far m animal meet and greets and live music.

Visitors are invited to bring blankets and chairs to sit back and relax under the shade trees with family, friends and neighbors.

Folkstone Stringband, formerly known as Possum Creek Bluegrass Band, will perform at the Gazebo from noon until 2 p.m. Sunday’s festivities will feature Mojo Collins, who has been performing for five decades, as well as Classic Bruce, at the same time and place.

Other festival highlights will include Mr. Twister, from

Universal Studios, who specializes in balloon creations.

Three bouncy houses will be on site for some active fun.

Kids can also look forward to a mid-morning sing-along with Mr. Mark from the Broccoli Brothers, as well as a pumpkin and apple patch.

Barnyard tours and hayrides will be available for an additional fee.

Food vendors will offer seafood, wraps, quesadillas and barbecue, to name a few.

One of two food areas of the festival will be located near the gazebo, where there will be wine and beer tasting and live music.

In the1930 themed kids’ carnival area, a second food area will be stationed along with five booths set up with classic lawn games such as Jenga, corn hole toss and Pin the Tail on Truffles for the younger kids. A fortune teller will also be on site.

“We’ve got tons of stuff that is geared towards families.

We will have live music, food and all the kids activities.

We do have some seasonal plants vendors and some of the concessions guys form the farmers market. There are no commercial vendors, and everything is handmade,”

said event Coordinator Suzette Cooper. “We will also have the Blacksmith Shop and Basket Gallery open, and the Barnyard and the Manor House will be open for tours for an additional fee. We are trying to do four festivals a year, so in the spring we are doing the Herb and Garden Festival and then the Cape Fear Barbecue Festival. Then we wait until after the heat of the summer.

“A lot of people really miss the Halloween event that was here, but that didn’t represent what Poplar Grove was or is. During the Summer Harvest Festival, we are going to have pumpkin patches and apples, and all of these kinds of things that better represent us. Then in December, we will have the Christmas Festival.

Everything is geared towards families, so that they can come out and enjoy the grounds and all that we have to offer.”

All proceeds from the Summer Harvest Festival will benefit Poplar Grove Foundation, Inc. in support of conservation, education and preservation. The Summer Harvest Festival will take place on the grounds of Poplar Grove, located at 10200 U.S. Hwy. 17 N. The event is scheduled to be held, rain or shine.

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BOC says no to shooting range From Staff Reports Pender County Commissioners denied a request for a Special Use Permit for a 330-acre shooting range east of I 40 near the end of Far Side Drive in the Burgaw Township.

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tion and operation of an outdoor shooting range. The subject property is zoned RA Rural, and a shooting range is a permitted use in the zone with a SUP. The applicant’s submitted site plan included 40 shooting stations consisting of 20 pistol bays and 20 rifle stations for semi-automatic guns. Based on the layout

of the site plan, the shooting bays would be positioned in a way in which the firing will be facing north, south, and east. None of the firing will be west, in the direction of I-40.

A number of residents of the area spoke against the proposed shooting range, citing noise, property value devaluation, and general quality of life issues.

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Opinion Thursday, August 24, 2017, Page 4A

Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher and Editor

Sight restored Someone once said the difference between major and minor surgery is simple – it’s minor when it’s on someone else, and major when it’s on you.

I’ll go along with that definition.

I’ve known I had cataracts on both eyes for about 10 years. My right eye has been much more problematic than the left. I’ve been putting off the surgery for several years for a couple of reasons. One, I was able to deal with the increasingly bad vision in one eye, and two, I’ve never had any type of medical procedure before. Ok, I was a bit spooky about someone messing with my eye. That is serious business.

After almost not getting my driver’s license renewed because of my eyes, the deteriorating vision in my right eye overcame my fear of having it fixed, so I scheduled the procedure.

My eye doctor, Dr. Kyle Eaton in Burgaw, recommended me to Coastal Carolina Eye Clinic in Wilmington and Dr. Robert van der Vaart for the surgery. That’s a Dutch name, by the way.

Dr. van der Vaart performs surgery in Burgaw at Pender Memorial Hospital once a week, which makes the procedure much more convenient. Dr. van der Vaart, a rather young fellow, is a Wake Forest Medical School graduate. I checked out his education background, since I didn’t want to be operated on by a graduate of the Western Caribbean Surgery School and Chef ’s College.

Dr. van der Vaart knows his

craft, and works with Dr. Eaton for the post-op visits, so you only need to go to the office in Wilmington once.

After all the pre-op visits, we arrived at the appointed time last Tuesday at PMH with several other local Pender folks having the same surgery. I’m not a paid spokesman for Pender Memorial Hospital, but I want to give credit where it is due. Everyone with whom I had contact that day at PMH was very professional and proficient at their job. I would expect nothing less from well-trained medical professionals. But it goes way beyond mere medical professionalism.

All the nurses and those working in the operating facility both before and after my surgery were very kind, friendly, and attentive, making any anxiety I was feeling subside. And it wasn’t just because I am a famous and powerful media executive.

All the patients in the pre-op that day were treated to the same kind and attentive service.

The operating facility at PHM is new, modern, clean and very nice. My procedure was painless and over very quickly. To this day, a week post-op, I’ve experienced no pain. My vision is remarkable – it’s like seeing in high definition. The day following the surgery my vision was almost completely clear and two days later, completely clear. It takes about a month to fully heal, but if it doesn’t get any better than it is now, I’m totally pleased with the outcome.

The only problem is I now see how bad my formerly good eye really is. I’ll have that eye repaired after the first of the year.

So, my unpaid and unsolicited testimony is thanks to all the folks at Pender Memorial Hospital for a job well done. Use your local hospital whenever possible. Many Wilmington doctors use PMH for procedures and New Hanover Regional Medical Center has made a considerable investment in upgrading the Pender Memorial Hospital facility and remodeling the hospital.

But facility aside, it’s still about the people who work there. I was treated as family, and I’ll bet you will be too.

Notes from the Field

The pleasure of reading books

Bill Messer Last week I extolled the virtues of the new media, and emphasized Facebook and YouTube. And yet, even with the tremendous advantages and benefits offered by the new electronic and Internet media, there’s something missing.

During my lifetime, I’ve packed up and moved many times, and left much behind, but there are some things that I have hung on to regardless.

These special books gave me many hours of pleasure and escape, carried away to a world seen through the eyes of others, and what they saw, and the way they saw it taught me new ways of looking at things, embossing the words on my brain as my eyes went across the pages, allowing time for things to sink in.

If I am reading for pleasure, each word is a joy and

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Jefferson Weaver

Okay folks – enough is enough I have no use for the ANTIFA (Anti-fascist) crowd, most of whom don’t know the definition of the word fascist.

I have absolutely no use for the kookaburra white nationalists, the so-called American Nazis, the KKK, or anyone else who criminally wraps themselves in the flag of my ancestors. None of the Weavers, Traylors, Coverts, Davises, Britts, Sullivans and Montagues in my lineage still owned slaves at the start of the war. Those of my kin who fought for South didn’t fight for the right to own human beings, and I sincerely doubt, revisionist history aside, that many Southrons actually did.

There is a version of the Stars and Bars on my wall at home; that flag was given to my father in recognition for his work in saving the Appomattox Courthouse site. That flag has nothing to do with slavery. It had to do with preserving history, the history of the place where our nation’s wound stopped bleeding, where America could begin healing. If you don’t like my flag, that’s okay.

You’re still welcome in my home, but I ain’t taking it down. Nor am I hooting and hollering that the “South Will Rise Again.”

If I may presume to do so, based on what I have read about Gen. Robert E. Lee, he would have been horrified that people like this were

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Jefferson Weaver fighting over his statue.

People of either ilk have absolutely no right to use someone like Lee as a rally point, much less fight over his statue. Next thing you know, people will be pushing “Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Killer” as an historical documentary. “Well, I know it’s true, because in the movie, Lee was defending slavery so Southerners could drink their blood.”

The best way to usually deal with wombats is to let themselves scream themselves silly and run around in circles for a while. Eventually they will ram their heads into a wall and get knocked out, or simply go away.

It’s ridiculous that the town fathers in Charlottesville allowed this to happen, by discussing removing an historical monument. If

Charlottesville is so ashamed of their history – I heartily suggest they take a stand against hypocrisy and remove every single reference to anything historical, then refund every dime to anyone who has ever gone to that lovely city as a tourist. Every dime. My last visit there, I bought a couple of antique buckles, a book, a bullet, and a meal. I won’t even account for inflation – we’ll just call it a nice even $50.

Why should they get rid of all historical references?

Because every chapter in history is written in someone’s hurt feelings or blood. That’s why we record history – to know how to prevent things like Charlottesville’s very own “Crystal Night” leading to worse nightmares.

History is real, folks, and

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Stopping junk mail and fraud Dear Savvy Senior, My elderly father gets over 100 pieces of junk mail every week, and I just discovered that he’s given away nearly $5,000 over the past few months to many of the solicitors that mail him this junk.

Can you offer any tips on how can I stop this?

Irritated Son Dear Irritated, Millions of older Americans get bombarded with unwanted junk mail these days, including “mail fraud” schemes that you and your dad need to be particularly careful of. Here’s are some tips that may help.

Mail Fraud Alert While junk mail comes in many different forms – credit card applications, sweepstakes entries, magazine offers, coupon mailers, donation requests, political fliers, catalogs and more – the most troublesome type is mail fraud, which comes from con artists who are only trying to take your money.

Mail fraud can be tricky to detect because there are many dif ferent types of schemes out there that may seem legitimate. Some of the most common mail scams targeting seniors today are phony sweepstakes, foreign lotteries, free prize or vacation scams, fake checks (see FakeChecks.org), donation requests from charities or government agencies that don’t exist, get-rich chain letters, work-at-home schemes, inheritance and investment scams, and many more.

If your dad is getting any type of junk mail that is asking for money in exchange for free gifts or winnings, or if he’s receiving checks that require him to wire money, you need to call the U.S. Postal Inspector Service at 877-876-2455 and report it, and then throw it away.

Unfortunately, once a person gets on these mail fraud lists, also known as “suckers lists,” it’s very difficult to get off. That’s because these criminals regularly trade and sell mailing lists of people who they believe to be susceptible to fraud, and they won’t remove a name when you request it.

Knowing this, a good first step to help protect your dad is to alert him to the different kinds of mail fraud and what to watch for. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service can help you with this. They offer a list of the different mail fraud schemes at PostalInspectors. uspis.gov.

Another option is to see if your dad would be willing to let you sort through his mail before he opens it so you can weed out the junk. You may want to have the post office forward his mail directly to you to ensure this.

If your dad feels compelled to donate to certain charities, ask him to let you check them out first to make sure they’re legitimate. You can do this at charity watchdog sites like

CharityNavigator.org and Give.org.

Reduce Junk Mail While scam artists aren’t likely to take your dad’s name off their mailing lists, most legitimate mail-order businesses will. To do this, start with the Direct Marketing Association, which offers a consumer opt-out service at DMAchoice.org. This won’t eliminate all his junk mail, but it will reduce it. The optout service is $2 for 10 years if you register online, or $3 by mail.

Then, to put a stop to the credit card and insurance offers he gets, call the consumer credit reporting industry opt-out service at 888-567-8688, and follow the automated prompts to opt him out for either five years or permanently.

Be prepared to give his Social Security number and date of birth. You can also do this online at OptOutPrescreen.com. If you choose the permanent opt-out, you’ll have to send a form in the mail.

You should also make sure your dad’s home and cell phone numbers are registered with the National Do Not Call Registry (DoNotCall. gov, 888-382-1222), to help cut down on telemarketing calls.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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Nostalgia for the present Nostalgia for the present, a phrase recently coined in O magazine, is the desire for current circumstances to remain the same. First-time moms might experience this feeling as they hold newborns, hopeful that their babies will remain shielded from the influences of the outside world.

I remember the feeling of panic when venturing to doctors’ appointments with my fragile little charges as I forfeited control upon leaving the driveway. Moving outside the realm of the present meant taking the chance that something could go horribly wrong-a car accident, kidnapping, an obscure as-yet-to-bediscovered strain of bubonic plague.

I keep boxes full of memorabilia which mark the relics and milestones of time-hospital bracelets, tiny booties, little pink dresses, stained bibs. I refuse to let these items go as they represent days which I could not make permanent.

So, I stand stubbornly transfixed in the present, stuck in a cycle of worry over the loss of the moment. As days come and go, I’m left only with the regret and guilt of having missed them.

While growing up, Time was an ally. Time held possibility and promise. As Time passed, I had more freedoms and choices. As a child, I greeted Time hungrily as she brought me closer to my dreams of becoming an actress and singer in Hollywood, relaxing in a California mansion while enjoying married life with Erik Estrada.

I wanted Time to hurry my life along so I could bypass the drudgery of my average everyday-homework, bedtimes, chores. At the age of fifteen, I impatiently waited for sixteen which opened the door to dating and driving. At the age of seventeen, I begrudged the dawdling of Time as I anticipated leaving the overprotective embrace of parents to enter adulthood as a college freshman.

When I became a mother, my relationship with Time soured. She was the enemy and relished in gobbling up my days-first birthdays, first steps, my children needing me. As hard as I’ve fought her, she remains a constant victor as I’m left reeling in her wake.

The realization that I’ve kept my children alive so far provides some comfort. They haven’t contracted a fatal disease or joined a gang. Jacob and Lindsay are well-adjusted and happy, despite the occasional eye roll or shrugs of indifference thrown my way.

But these comforts are fleeting and impossible to hold.

And, despite my best efforts to thwart Time’s passing, my children continue to grow up.

How much has this meaningless, wasteful brooding cost me? Suddenly, I’m hit with another epiphany. If Time had gifted me with never ending yesterdays, I would never have experienced the pride in watching my son walk across the stage at his high school graduation. Although I sadly

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Messer Continued from page 5A I like to go slowly, savoring each nuance and approaching the end reluctantly.

What are these books and why are they special? Worth holding onto? 
First is Living by God’s Law - my second grade Catechism textbook. We had used the Baltimore Catechism in the first grade, the official Roman Catholic Church’s answers for matters of faith.

This is the next in the series.

It isn’t ‘great literature’ and I’m pretty sure it is leftover ‘Catholic Guilt’, learned early on by young and impressionable children, that won’t let me dispose of it.

Ditto More Friends and Neighbors, the second of the Dick and Jane readers used in Catholic parochial schools. The first editions of the series had a cat named Spot but later editions changed the character to a dog. Ditto not great literature, but an anchor of my childhood.

A President’s Dream written by my uncle Joe. “You children leave him alone, he’s trying to write,� we cousins were constantly admonished. Uncle Joe collected stamps, and combined space travel, the old Confederacy and wholesale relocation of citizens to colonies on the moon.

I keep it because he’s as close to being a famous author as anyone in the family has become. I do remember there was a family friend connection to another writer, Erskine Caldwell, author of Tobacco Road and God’s Little Acre. My father’s employment had brought us back to Augusta in the early 60s and we were living on the same Tobacco Road.

Seemingly, the characters in Caldwell’s book were indeed our neighbors just down the road.

A 1940 edition of The Bluejacket’s Manual, the introduction to the U.S. Navy and Navy ways. This one was a present from my employer, from his Navy days, as I was about to go to San Diego for recruit training in 1964. I have another, a 1944 edition, given to me by my uncle Johnny, who spent his WW-II Navy days on Saipan Island in the South Pacific.

There are nine books about a literary possum, Pogo, a featured comic strip which featured denizens of the Okefenokee Swamp; Albert Alligator and Howland Owl, and Churchy LaFemme. Walt Kelley was a talented social observer and his comic strip often mirrored political America. The books I have were part of the library left by my parents, and the Pogo book, the first of the series, was published in 1951.

During my formative years, the early teens, I was an altar boy in a Gothic little Catholic church in Milledgeville, Georgia.

This was in the days of the Latin mass, with the priest facing the altar, back to the congregation, surrounded by dark wood, with colored light dimly filtering through stained glass.

Before the hippy movement, it was the beatniks, a time of drinking tea and reading poetry, and some pretty questionable literature, On The Road and The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac. And incense. There were no cool shops in Milledgeville, so if you wanted incense, the church was the only source.

The equally Gothic novelist, Flannery O’Connor, was a member of the congregation. Try reading a little The Violent Bear It Away and A Good Man Is Hard To Find to find out what it was like growing up in middle Georgia in the 50s.

There are 19 John McPhee books, and my interest was formed with The Survival of the Bark Canoe, about Henri Vaillincourt, who hikes into the Maine woods and takes the bark from selected birch trees, roots from the white pine and spruce, and uses a crooked knife, to make bark canoes following several indigenous designs.

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Suisse is about the Swiss Army, and many of his other books deal with such topics as natural history, geology, and a wide range of topics from a farmer’s market to art museums. McPhee taught at Princeton, and writes for The New Yorker Magazine, and set the standard for creative non-fiction.

Clyde Edgerton had three books on my shelves, and I learned a valuable lesson – never lend out a favorite book – because now I have two. I met him when I lived in Raleigh and knew him as a banjo player, only later finding out he had written a book, Raney, which I found and read, and eagerly following up with Walking Across Egypt and The Floatplane Notbooks. He has written many more books, but these three are my favorites, and keepers.

The Foxfire books grew out of a collection of classroom projects led by Eliot Wigginton, who taught journalism at the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in the mountains of north Georgia.

He had some of the students write about the ordinary activities of daily living. I have 10 editions, and read the first ones more or less cover-to-cover.

The activities included such essential items as hog dressing, log cabin building, planting by the signs, faith healing and moonshine and that’s just a few, from Foxfire, the first volume.

Each subsequent volume was just as inclusive. I had spent summers with my dad’s folks on a subsistence farm, and learned about hogs and cows and chickens and hominy making – fun but eternally glad I could retreat to my more comfortable middle-class environment when summer was over.

Let’s up anchor and slip back to the The Bluejackets Manual because both editions had quite a few pages about marlinspike seamanship - the art of useful knots, from the essential square knot and bowline knot, to the decorative knotting used to adorn the Admiral’s barge, recognized today as macrame. The Ashley Book of Knots is 620 pages of everything you always wanted to know about knots, and lots more.

No collection of required reading would be complete without The American Practical commonly called The Bowditch and thought to be one of the two books no seafaring man should be without, the other being The Holy Bible. In hardcover it’s 896 pages in its current printing, and weighs close to five pounds. While highly technical in some sections, it is highly readable and one of my most favored books. I taught myself celestial navigation with this.

I think I’ll mention one more essential book, the Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas and I use it quite a bit. Tedious and dull, without a single color plate, it’s the definitive plant identification book.

There are so many more: Joseph Heller’s Catch-22, John DosPassos’ U.S.A. Trilogy, Mark Twain’s collected works, Annie Hill’s Voyaging On a Small Income; Joy of Cooking - Rombauer and Becker, given to me by my next door neighbor when I was a college student, who correctly observed I lived on a steady diet of McDonald’s cheeseburgers, and little else, back when the new miracle kitchen innovation was the blender; a history compendium of the American experience through the pen and ink drawings of Robert Crumb; Turners and Burners and Raised in Clay about the North Carolina potters; The New Goat Handbook, and my essential guide to life, Dale Carnegie’s How To Stop Worrying and Start Living, and the essential guide to all things Southern, W. J. Cash’s The Mind of The South.

My advice? Push back from the computer, turn off the TV, grab a favorite book and settle into a comfortable spot and go for an adventure of the mind.

Maybe start off with some light reading before diving into Joseph Conrad, and

Hill Continued from page 4A packed Lindsay’s tiny footed pajamas away, I can now sit awestruck at the fiercely independent beauty she has become.

Time has graced me with dance recitals, photos of a grinning boy holding a freshly caught grouper, Easter egg hunts and visits from the Tooth Fairy. As I realize that she has given far more than she has taken, I’ve decided to

exit the battle and concede to her.

One day, my children will know the joys and fears of parenthood. I pray they accept the gifts of the ordinary day and look at the future from a lens of hope and excitement. As for me, I will show my children the peace of being present and fully participating in life. As an overworked and tired mother, I’ve earned these trophies.

Take it all one day at a time and enjoy the journey. –Kristi Bartlett

Carolyn Wright Northern and Willie Northern

Northerns celebrate Golden Anniversary Carolyn Wright Northern and Willie Northern of Atkinson celebrated their golden 50th wedding anniversary and renewed their marriage vows on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 2:00pm in the afternoon. The ceremony was held at the Mount Moriah A.M.E. Church, Rocky Point. Reverend Dewey Farmer officiated the renewal of vows ceremony.

Carolyn, escorted by their son, William, wore a traditional white satin gown with a beaded bodice and sweetheart neckline. The puffed, long sleeves and chapel train were adorned with appliques’ of beads and lace. Her bridal headpiece, with a forehead pearl band, accented the flowing veil. Willie wore a white tuxedo with gold vest, bow tie and boutonniere. The bride’s bouquet was white lilies, greenery and sprays of pearls. Carolyn wore this same wedding dress when she and Willie renewed their marriage vows at their 30 th wedding anniversary in 1997.

The church was beautifully decorated with gold flowers and white bows with netting and gold sequins.

The wedding party included Ms. Linda Banner man, Matron of Honor, Ms. An-Jeanette Calmes, Maid of Honor and Ms. Marie Calmes, Mrs. Knwokike Culyer, Mrs. Phyllis Richardson, Ms. Melissa Wright and Ms. Shirley Wright as Bridesmaids (all nieces of the Bride).

Also included were Mr. William Northern, Best Man (son of the bride and groom), Mr. Larry McKoy, Groomsman (close friend of the bride and groom), and Mr. Manuel Wright Jr., Mr. Lawrence Wright, Major Wayne L. Wright (US Army Retired) , Mr. Walter Wright Jr., and Mr. Gregory K. Wright, as Groomsman (all nephews of the Bride).

The Flower Girls were Miss Ariahna Brown, (cousin of the bride) and Miss Simone Wright (grandniece of the bride). The Ring Bearer was Samuel Brown (cousin of the bride).

The Pianist was Mr. James E. Wright (nephew of the bride) and Soloists were Mrs. Louise Parker (close friend of the bride and groom) and Mr. Gregory K. Wright (nephew of the bride).

Following the renewal of

vows ceremony, Carolyn and Willie hosted a reception, complete with dinner, music, dancing and fellowship at the Heritage House, Burgaw.

The church and the reception venue (and bridesmaid’s bouquets and groomsmen’s boutonnieres) were exquisitely created and decorated by Ms. C. C. In tradition of the 50th “golden anniversary, beautiful table centerpieces held gold flowers, accented with navy, and champagne glasses were twirled with gold sequins. The delicious four-layer cake had white icing with gold beads and was made by Mrs. April Bryant. A delicious buffet dinner was served consisting of fried chicken, baked ham and all the trimmings. Carolyn’s brother, Clifton Wright (Mr. C) served as DJ, entertaining the group of more than 100 family and friends Guests were welcomed with a reception program with a “Once upon a time� story about Carolyn and Willie being born, growing up and meeting each other, ending with “God blessed them with 50 wonderful years of marriage – and they lived happily ever after!� After the introduction of the wedding party, Carolyn and Willie entered the reception dancing to the song Best Friend by John P. Kee. Special remarks to the couple were made by Mrs. Jennifer Baxter and Mrs. Angela English (Pender County Schools) and Mrs. Sherrel Sholar Bunn (U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Retired)). Reverend Wilma Hansley blessed the food and a special toast was made by the Best Man, Mr. William Northern, the couple’s son. Carolyn and Willie gave special remarks of thanks to all the guests. A video (created

by Ms. C. C.) of Carolyn and Willie’s life in pictures was enjoyed by all.

The wedding was directed

by Ms. C. C. and Mrs. Sherrel Sholar Bunn and was photographed by Mr. Donnie Johnson. Many special family members and friends helped in many roles to make this day perfect!

God has blessed Carolyn and Willie with loving family and friends, with spiritual gifts serving their church, with exciting travels in their lives, and with wonderful careers and retirements.

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ones on both sides of that ridiculous battle line, the more attention they get, the happier they are, and then they require still more attention. I think it might have gone better if the police had simply allowed them to bash on each other, but arrested every single person who even looked at public or private property.

Regardless of the pedestrian’s politics, the lady didn’t deserve to be killed by an obviously troubled young man.

I have no idea if she was protesting, pleading, watching, learning, screaming or fighting – but she didn’t deserve to be killed. She wasn’t a hero of the riot. She was a victim, in a more direct and horrible way than anyone else.

The two troopers in the helicopter were a heartbreaking loss, but they were doing their duty. They had to be there. Every line of duty death needs to be graven on our souls,

Continued from page 4A taking away its reminders won’t make the hurt go away – a hurt which, in this case, not a single person alive has actually felt. None of us have ever owned a slave, or been owned as a human slave. None of us have ever had to fight for the sovereign rights of our home states. None of us have ever had our homes, property and lives confiscated by unconstitutionally authorized military personnel.

Sadly, both sides in Charlottesville were exercising their rights to free speech. No one had to listen to them. No one had to respond. We have the Internet, social media, television and even newspapers to express our approval or disapproval of the opinions of others. And no one had to destroy property and fight in the streets.

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Sea Turtle Hospital News

By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice.

Most of the time we’re pretty much done with turtle care by the time our visitors arrive for tours. But every once in a while the public gets a peek at what goes on behind the scenes.

That happened last Tuesday when our turtle vet, Dr. Craig Harms arrived with his entourage for his monthly on-site visit to check on our patients.

Dr. Harms is always available for consultation with our Director, Jean, and we often take turtles needing immediate surgery to his office at CMAST in Morehead City. Luckily this visit just happened to coincide with the admission of two new turtles a day or so before.

Those two, an emaciated loggerhead named Sawyer and a little green Sunrise were the first patients on his long to-do list.

Sawyer’s poor condition is probably the result of her limited vision – she has cataracts in both eyes. She also has a lot of edema which she’s now receiving medication for. Even though she might not be able to see well enough to find food out in the ocean she can sure find it when you put it near her in her tank. She’s an eater!

The little green has had a rough go of it in her first few years of life. Not only was she entangled in some sort of net but she was attacked by at least one and possibly more critters bigger than her.

She’d obviously lost a front flipper (which had a piece of femur protruding from the wound) and the radiographs showed crushed bones in the other one and a dislocated rear flipper. Dr. Harms had her prepped and in surgery shortly after he arrived. The little gal is in for a long recovery, with many challenges to overcome.

The surgery pushed all of our work into the afternoon, so some pretty interesting stuff was still going on late into the day in both Sick Bay and Sea Turtle Bay. Big girl Sunny was scheduled for a radiograph of her front flipper, which she nearly lost after it became tangled in discarded line. (Another story for another time.)

That flipper is still too fragile for us to be moving her in and out of her tank so our radiograph was wheeled into Sick Bay and pictures of the flipper shot right there. We’re still cleaning the nose prints off of our windows!

A long list of turtles were radiographed, asked to donate blood and even prove their proficiency during a swim test in the therapy pool. One of our loggerheads, Sailor is the first patient visitors meet when they enter the big house, Sea Turtle Bay. Although he seems to enjoy the tour activity and being part of it he was not happy to learn that Dr. Harms was going to have him pulled from his tank for blood work.

He took out his aggression on a towel, which he snapped up in his mouth while the crowd watched the process. If the results look as good as we hope he may be able to go home soon so those few moments of indignity will have been worth it.

Dr. Harms will be back in early September for a few weeks with his sea turtle rotation class, an extremely popular program offered through N.C. State. Stay tuned – even more turtles are scheduled for pre-release exams, and you know what that means.

Hospital tour schedule changing soon We are open for tours through Sept. 16 on our regular five-day schedule with the following exception. We are closed Sept. 2, 4 and 14. As always our hours will be noon until 4 p.m.daily, except Wednesdays and Sundays.

Our tour schedule changes to fall hours beginning the week of Sept. 17 when we will be open only on Thursdays and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. through the end of the year.

Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for active military and seniors 65 and older and $3 for children 12 and younger. Our weather remains extremely hot, with heat indices more than 100.

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The jacuzzi

By Dr. Chris Wirszyla Cape Fear Elementary Special to the Post & Voice

Up in the morning, before day, don’t want to get up, no way.

Actually, I love getting up early in the morning, before being surrounded by hundreds of kids, all expecting you to be all things to them.

And that is okay! I love it, I love my job. But, the early morning sanctuary provided by a run, and some pushups and sit-ups, before most people are up, just by myself, free to think my own thoughts, to plan my day, to reflect on what is right in my world, is priceless…

Then, that ends, and I am on my way to the YMCA, get my bathing suit on, hit the outside shower for a quick and refreshing rinse, then in the jacuzzi. Oh, the jacuzzi.

Most days I have it to myself, other times there are a couple of swimmers in there, either Dr.Craig Harms caring for a sea turtle prolonging the inevitable Bring an umbrella to make your own shade and (which is a vigorous physical make sure you, and especially your children hour long swim) or after said are well hydrated. We do our best to get you swim.

I have a long history with inside as quickly as possible but we also want to allow enough time for everybody to enjoy jacuzzi’s, having luxuriated in them in the Shwimmbads their visit.

The hospital is located at 302 Tortuga Lane in Germany, the leisure cenin Surf City. From N.C. 50/210 turn onto Charlie ters in England, the piscinas Medlin Dr. (your landmark is Shipwreck Point in Spain and the YMCA’s Mini Golf) and follow it through the roundabout onto Tortuga. Our gift shop is open during tours and we have a lot of exclusive hospital clothing and plush animal merchandise, as well as other sea turtle stuff. Come in and meet our turtles and our staff. We all speak fluent sea turtle.

All turtles are important – and so are you Even with all the coverage by our Topsail Turtle Project volunteers it’s possible to miss nesting or hatching signs for a variety of reasons. That’s why we ask you to be our extra eyes and to report any tracks to our Director of Beach Operations Terry Meyer at 910-4702880.

We continue to admit many turtles with various injuries or illnesses. Please be on the lookout for any turtle in distress, injured (or dead) and call Meyer, Hospital Director Jean Beasley at 910-470-2800, or the state hotline for stranded, sick and injured turtles at 252-2417367. The state number picks up 24/7.

Remember that interfering or harassing federally protected sea turtles in any way makes you subject to steep fines and possible imprisonment Questions, comments, suggestions Please direct any questions, comments or suggestions regarding this column to me at flippers@att.net.

wherever I have lived. When I worked for a bit with my brother in Seattle, the lunch break would include a trip down to the jacuzzi at the community center.

To soak in that one, which was huge and had great jets, after being in the cold, wet weather of Seattle, was just amazing, and sometimes led to a “Man, let’s forget about working the rest of the day and go home and watch a movie!” One of my brothers claims to fame is putting in a home jacuzzi for Bea Arthur, known to millions of Americans as “Maude”.

This is the best and fastest 15 minutes of the day. To get that soak, the jets shooting hot water to aching joints, muscles (and especially my dogs, the feet) just does it for me. I am an Aquarius anyway, the water bearer, so to be in that hot tub each and every day, jets pounding my body ready for the day, is amazing. I love it.

It is a chance for me to reflect on what is going on in my life, professionally and personally, to think what I need to do, and what I need to do differently.

It’s 15 minutes of thinking up great ideas, the body and brain relaxed enough to let go of all the stress of the previous day and night, a brand new

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Marshal Allan Goff BURGAW -- Marshall Allan Goff (Allan) passed away Aug. 4, 2017 in Burgaw, North Carolina, near the river that he loved, doing what he enjoyed – working and helping a friend.

Allan was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Violet “Dot” Harris Goff and the late Marshall Goff on Oct. 7, 1961. He is survived by his mother, his sister Pamela Maloney, two nieces Mary and Bethany Maloney, that he adored, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Allan loved and honored his family beyond measure.

He always said he “had the best Mom in the world” and enjoyed looking after his sister and his nieces, who he tried to guide, find their strengths, and grow up to be their best. He was always happy to lend a helping hand to a friend, assist the older folks, and enjoyed mentoring the young. He gave freely of himself, and was often rewarded with a new friendship in return. Allan was the glue that held together a family, his community, and a multitude of friends.

Initially, Allan attended N.C. State for engineering. His marriage and family brought him back to Burgaw, where he began working for Kenan Trucking in their shop. He was temporarily transferred to Norfolk, VA where he continued his education at Old Dominion University. His work ethic soon moved him up to dispatcher, and eventually terminal manager at Ke-

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Continued from page 5A since every LOD officer death means there is one less sheep dog guarding the door between us and the wolves.

Fighting over a statue – literally fighting – is ridiculous. I’d like to see officials remove the statues of Margaret Sanger, who pushed abortion as a means to control “lesser races” – making her twice the monster in my book. I think it’s ridiculous that a city in Washington State has a monument and statue to the Soviet leader who killed five million of his own people. And never mind the KKK leader whose devotion to a certain political party made him a saint to the very masses he considered unworthy and incapable of casting a ballot.

But I am not hooking the tow chains to those statues and cranking up the truck, unlike the World Workers in Durham.

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nan, and then later at Central and Superior Transport companies. While working for Central, he again returned to school, this time at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he graduated at the top of his class in physics and was awarded the Walter Schmid Award for Excellence. He accomplished this while working full time and working construction on weekends to help pay for school. To say he was a hard worker, would be a major understatement.

Allan was a man of many talents, and was one of the rare few that are extremely intelligent, with great common sense. He had an ironclad work ethic and took great pride in his work. He truly loved what he did, especially if it was for a friend.

Allan was a man of great character, as well as being quite a character himself. He loved to laugh, sing with his friends, and was always up for an adventure. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and being the “leader of the pack” with his biker buddies. They frequently defaulted to his navigational abilities as he had an uncanny way of knowing his way most anywhere without a map. Allan also loved his solo rides, taking a month many summers to explore new places, as well as visiting long-time friends in Maine to give them a hand with whatever they might need.

While Allan was an extremely social person, he was also a private man, however, his heart and home were always open to his family and friends. His friends were precious to him and he took great joy in making new ones, always saying, “I’d rather make a friend than an acquaintance”.

In so many ways, Allan was the life blood of his community at the river. He spent his early years on Shelter Creek, and most of the rest of his life on the North East Cape Fear. He was always introducing new friends to

each other and gathering folks together on the river to cool off on a hot day, cook out on a sandy beach, or enjoy a sunset cruise. The river was as much a part of his life as breathing.

There was no better, truer friend than Allan and he was always there to lend a hand or a sympathetic ear – always there to share the good times, or the bad. Those of us that knew and loved him (and there are many) are proud to call him our friend. His passing has left a huge hole in our hearts that will never fully mend.

A celebration of Allan’s life will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 at Jordan’s Chapel United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bill Applewhite and The Rev. Tom Canady will conduct the service.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to Burgaw Baptist Church Youth Group, PO Box 385, Burgaw, NC 28425.

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

Tearing down historical symbols is shameless selfservice by pandering politicians and overgrown children in need of attention. Trying to rewrite or erase history because somebody’s feelings got hurt is silly. Life happens, and life hurts. We learn to live with it.

I don’t care if it’s BLM, KKK, Nazi-wannabes, or Vegan Moon People committing treason and fomenting anarchy – this type of mess ain’t American. There will always be differences; by the way, history is full of descriptions of how we overcame our differences and worked together.

This foolishness is the type of thing that gets our rights taken away from us by the same self-serving politicians, hotheads and rabble-rousers who light such fires in the first case.

I don’t know about you, but I am praying even harder for our country. I pray that leaders in other local, state and federal offices realize that while they can’t stop idiots

from spouting hatred in the streets, they can keep the shouters from picking a fight.

I pray that we, as Americans, choose not to listen to the screaming mimis on either side, and instead pray for the three families who are mourning. People, we need to speak out against violence, looting, rioting and vandalism. Free expression, even that which is offensive to some, is not the issue. Hatred of others, rather than the issues that divide us – that is the issue.

There are folks I love -- I mean truly love, not in this silly insincere modern social media way – with whom I disagree on everything. We have yet to call each other vulgar names, throw rocks and gas bombs, or attack each other. We debate, we talk, we disagree, we even argue – but there are enough folks around the world who want to hurt and kill Americans without us doing it to ourselves, or encouraging others.

Straighten up, people. Let these basement dwelling los-

This Week’s CROSSWORD

Denise Fossett Cavileer ROCKY POINT -- Denise Fossett Cavileer, 46, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017 at her home.

She was born Nov. 13, 1970 in Pennsylvania and was the daughter of Gloria J. Fossett and the late George Leonard Fossett, Jr. In addition to her mother, Denise is survived by her beloved husband of 15 years, Lewis E. Cavileer; daughters, Amanda Cavileer and Jessica Cavileer; son, William Cavileer; brother, William Fossett; nieces, Danielle Fossett and Jessica Fossett; and many extended family and friends.

Denise was a caring, sharing lady who loved her family above all else. Special in her life were her dogs, Mollie and Shelby and her cat, Sybil.

Fond memories of Denise will remain in our hearts.

Memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Rev. Danny Justice conducting the service. Following the service the family received friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pender County Humane Society, PO Box 626, Burgaw, NC 28425.

Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com.

The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw

Cleo Allen Newton WILLARD -- Cleo Allen Newton, 81, of Willard passed gently from his earthly life Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 at The Laurels of Pender.

He was born Nov. 3, 1935 in Sampson County, the son of Ernest and Valeria McIntyre Newton.

Cleo is survived by his daughter, Teresa Ann Newton Cronin (Tom); son, Stephen Newton; several grandchildren; sisters, Norma Newton Jones and Mavis Newton Barrett; brother, Elvin Newton (Mary Etta); several nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Howard L. Barrett, Jr. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Ar my during the Korean War era.

C l e o re t i re d f ro m Ke l ly Springfield Tire Company in Fayetteville.

Cleo enjoyed hunting and fishing in God’s bountiful world of nature. He had an outgoing, sparkling personality and once you met Cleo you never forgot him. Cherished ers know that even if we are all different, we’re still Americans. I ain’t sure about those who persist in fighting over race. Whatever they are, I’m fairly sure that neither Robert E. Lee nor Martin Luther King would approve.

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memories of Cleo will remain in our hearts.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at Peterson Cemetery on Bull Tail Road, Harrells.

The Rev. Tony Fontana conducted the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Boys and Girls Home of NC, PO Box 127, Harrells, NC 28444.

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

Robert “Pig” Pigford Jr. WARSAW -- Robert Pigford Jr., “Pig” as he was affectionately known, 72, of Warsaw died Monday, Aug. 14 at his home. The funeral was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at Nixon Lewis Funeral Home Chapel in Burgaw with Rev. Bobby King officiating.

Pig was educated in the Duplin County Public Schools Systems. Upon graduating from Charity High School, he relocated to New York.

He joined the U.S. Army and while enlisted, he served in the Vietnam Conflict. Pig was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.

Pig leaves to cherish his precious memories, four sons Anthony R. Pigford (Casey), Robert L. Pigford, Milton James Sr., and Raymond Smith; one sister Vianne Newkirk; four brothers, Wilbert R. Pigford, Raeford Pigford (Mattie), Glen E. Pigford, and Elear n Kenan (Betty Ann) He also leaves 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends who

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loved him dearly.

Carolyn Debose Rhodes BURGAW -- Carolyn DeBose Rhodes, 73, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at the Laurels of Pender.

She was born Dec. 8, 1943 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Robert G. DeBose and Lillie Mae Corbett DeBose Sidbury. Carolyn was also preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Kay Morton; step-father, Thomas Sidbury; two brothers, Dennis and Robert DeBose and two sisters, Daphne Rackley and LaVerne Woodcock.

Carolyn is survived by her son, David Michael Rhodes; special nieces who Carolyn was a second mother to, Joyce Jarman and Ginger Ussery; brother, Danny DeBose (Nell); sister, Louise DeBose Woodcock; sister of her heart, Dorothy DeBose; former spouse and friend, Herman Rhodes; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Carolyn loved her Lord, her family and her friends.

She was kind, compassionate and always thoughtful of others. Her warm heart, sweet spirit and radiant smile will forever be remembered.

The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 at Cora’s Grove P.F.W.B. Church with service beginning at 2 p.m. The Rev. Randy Little will conduct the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.

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

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Pirates control game in win over Trask

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer

“Run, Forrest, Run!” That was one of the most famous lines form the movie, Forrest Gump, and it was certainly the embodiment of the efforts for the Topsail football team Friday night. Run the Pirates did as they dominated the line of scrimmage against the Titans of Trask.

Sophomore D. J. Montano ran for 80 yards, senior Joshua Smith had 61 yards and a touchdown, and junior Hersey “Munchie” Fennell added 31 yards and a score as Topsail defeated Trask 24-0 Friday in the non-conference 2017 season-opening game for both teams.

The Pirates (1-0) had the ball for 17:58 of the first 24 minutes of the game (28:40 to 19:20 overall) with two of their first-half drives consuming 6:00 and 8:17 off the clock. Senior quarterback Jacob “Hurricane” Floyd ran the Topsail offense, rushing for 39 yards on four carries, and completing 5-of-7 passes for 77 yards.

“Jacob ran the offense very

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Topsail volleyball Coach Hill Pearsall continues to sort things out with a young Topsail team that featured just two seniors and last Tuesday it appeared that things still somewhat unsettled.

The talent is there but in volleyball there is the need for cohesion and learning to work together. For the first two games against Pender last Tuesday that cohesion and role-understanding was missing. Then, somehow,

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Pirate running back Joshua Smith follows his blockers over the top into the end zone for a touchdown in the 24-0 win over the Trask Titans.

something clicked.

Senior Kenlsey Hansley had 10 kills, seven digs, and 14 service points, junior Mallory George had 10 kills, 10 points, and six digs, sophomore Julia Sullivan recorded 30 assists, eight kills, seven digs, two blocks, and seven service points in her first varsity start, and senior Libero Rachel Kapiko had 26 digs, three aces, and a kill as Topsail outlasted Pender 3-2 (2527, 25-27, 25-20, 25-15, 15-13) in Starting three sophomores, two juniors, and one senior against a senior-lead-

en (seven) Pender team, the Topsail girls struggled in every aspect of the game early and the Lady Patriots took advantage. Veronica Lewis (four kills, one block, four digs) and Mayce Wood (four kills, one block, seven aces, four digs) were the primary catalysts as the talented Lady Patriots won 27-25.

The second game was a microcosm of the first. A kill by Pender’s Alex Gorsky (three kills, three aces, nine digs) and an unforced error by Topsail produced a second Lady Patriot victory.

“We were trying to figure out the sets, the timing of the sets, how and when to rush in, and the blocks,” Hagan said.

“After the first two games we came together as a team and said, ‘Now we have to jell, this is our time, and we have to pull it together, and that’s exactly what we just did.”

The third game had eight ties – the last at 16-16. That last deadlock came amidst a 9-0 Topsail run highlighted by a pair of kills and two blocks

by Sullivan. Pender then hit

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Topsail ruins season opener for Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

assists and one dig while Alex Gorsky had two kills, two aces and four digs. Mayce Wood added one kill, one block and six digs.

Against Topsail the Lady Patriots seemed on their way to a sweep of the very young Lady Pirates. However, a 2-0 lead evaporated and Topsail won in five games.

Pender fell behind late in the first set before charging back to take a 27-25 win.

The next game was much like the first with the Pirates using a mid-set surge to take a commanding lead. Again the Lady Patriots came storming

The triple option is a very complicated offense for a high school football to run, especially for a young quarterback. It takes many long practices and countless repetitions to be able to master the chore. When the Heide Trask Titans lost three-year starter Tyrease Armstrong to a knee injury on the first play from scrimmage in the game verse cross county rival Topsail the Titans were put behind the proverbial eight ball.

It took the Rocky Point squad half of the contest to regain their bearings. Meanwhile the Pirates followed Coach Wayne Inman’s script to the tee in rolling to a 24-0 win over Trask in both teams season opener.

“When you lose your senior quarterback on the first play from scrimmage that hurts,” said Trask Head Coach Johnathan Taylor. “It wasn’t all bad though. We didn’t quit and showed some fight. We had some young kids step up. We’ll be fine.”

The weather cooperated for the first time in recent memory and the sun was shining when the game began. The Pirates received the opening kickoff and moved the ball into Titan territory before fumbling the football.

B.J. Jordan recovered the fumble and the Titans were ready to rumble.

On the first play from scrimmage Armstrong rolled out to pass and when he released the football came up limping. The senior standout had aggravated a previous

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Titan Anthony Tucker looks for running room against a stingy Topsail Pirate defense.

Pender spikers beat E. Columbus

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Pender Patriot volleyball coach Matt Davis believes in playing a tough nonconference schedule. His early season schedule is usually littered with powerful 3A and 4A opponents.

While that tough schedule does not bode well for his early season win-loss record it usually pays dividends when the conference slate starts.

This year is no different as his Lady Patriots played 4A Laney and 3A Topsail last week before ending the week with a match with East Columbus.

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The Pats began the week with an away match with Laney. The Lady Patriots played the Bucs well over the summer but this time the Lady Bucs were at full strength. That spelled a three game sweep with Laney winning by the scores of 25-8, 25-6 and 25-22.

Caroline Peterson had two

With one week of football in the books the area athletes in the area are ramping up in anticipation of the season ahead. For me I am looking forward to what should be a very entertaining season.

I am not easily impressed this early in the season.

However, I have to say that there was one young man that impressed me as I stood on the sidelines of the Topsail at Trask game.

Topsail senior quarterback Jacob Floyd seemed to be much improved from a year ago. He ran the Pirate offense as well as I have ever seen him run it. He seemed to take control of the game and was very efficient.

Playing quarterback at the high school level is not an easy chore. It is not always the best athlete that is successful at this position.

A good high school quarterback has to be the total pack-

age. He has to be smart and athletic. He has to be a good leader with an above average knowledge of the game and the offense. Most of all they have to be a very confident young man.

Floyd seemed to possess all of these traits last week as his Pirates beat Trask. He threw the ball well and had some very good runs as well.

The most important thing was that he seemed to lead.

The Pirates play in a very good conference in the Mid-Eastern Conference.

There is stiff competition just about every week. To be successful in the MEC you have to have a good quarterback with a great feel for the game. I believe that Topsail Head Coach Wayne Inman has one in Jacob Floyd.

I remember Floyd playing as a freshman. The word potential was thrown around quite a bit. He improved each year. With this being his senior year it appears that he has in fact reached his potential. I wrote a week or two ago that I thought that the Pirates would win seven games this year including four conference games for the first time since they joined the MEC. I will stand by that here and now and will even go a step further. Barring injury, this team may even reach eight wins.

Kickers Corner

By Bobby Norris and Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writers The area soccer teams are off and running with all three getting in some matches last week.

Pender The Pender Patriot kickers have a new coach and a renewed attitude. They played four matches last week with three wins and a loss on the schedule.

Edwardo ‘yayo’ Rivera scored six goals in the Patriots 9-3 win over South Columbus to open the season.

Isaac Lewis, Jose Morales and Dennis Bautista each scored goals in the win. Yayo scored seven goals in the Pats 8-2 win over West Columbus.

Pender beat South Lenoir in the Battle of the beach before falling to Hobbton 7-5.

Trask The Trask Titan soccer team split non-conference matches last week. The Rocky Point Titans beat South Brunswick 4-1 in their home opener before running into a buzz saw in Wallace-Rose hill.

The Bulldog kickers slammed the Titans 9-0.

In the win over South Brunswick Sebastian Bautista scored three goals while Bladimir Sanchez added a goal. Kevin Resendiz allowed just one goal in the net.

Topsail The Pirates opened up last Tuesday with a nonconference home game against Dixon and led 1-0 when a lightning delay led to an eventual postponement (no continuation date provided).

Sam Hackett scored Topsail’s goal in minute 25 on a penalty kick, and goalkeeper Jorge Lopez recorded five saves.

Topsail traveled to county rival Trask Monday and traveled to Jacksonville for a game against the Monarchs of Northside Wednesday.

Northside returns the visit next Monday (Aug. 28), and the Pirates head to Coastal Christian Academy Tuesday.

The Titans hosted Topsail on Monday and was at North Brunswick on Wednesday.

Pender was at South Columbus on Wednesday.

Lady Titans spikers start season with wins

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Cathy Claris took over the Heide Trask volleyball program there was no doubt that she would put in the work. She led the Lady Titans into the summer league and hosted a clinic as well as a jamboree. Through all of this she attempted to change the team’s mindset. With the first week of regular season behind them and an unblemished record on the slate it seems as if the ploy has worked.

“What coach, especially a new coach would not want to be 2-0 to start the year,” said Claris. “I am elated to be 2-0 but expected to be. We have put in the time and effort this summer. We earned these wins.”

At East Columbus the Lady

Titans overcame a hot gym to take a 3-0 win. The scores were 25-19, 25-23 and 25-22.

The Lady Gators were similar to the Titans and gave the Rocky point squad all they could handle.

Later in the week the Trask spikers hosted former conference foe Union. The Titans were not very hospitable to their former nemesis, taking a 3-0 win. The score were 2511, 25-12 and 25-9.

“I believe we were just a little more skilled than they were,” said Claris.

Jordan scholars had six aces and 14 sets for the week while Lanie Barnhill had seven aces, 13 kills and seven blocks.

The Titans are 2-0 for the first time since the Karen Byrd era, something that was

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Pender County Football Preview Week Two

Topsail at Pender, Trask at W. Brunswick

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Pirates will travel west to take on the Pender Patriots, while Trask heads to West Brunswick.

Topsail (1-0) at Pender (0-1) The Pender Patriot defense played well at Lakewood last week but ran out of gas toward the end of the contest in falling 22-0 to the Leopards while Topsail followed Head Coach Wayne Inman’s style of play in grinding out a 24-0 win over Trask.

This week the Pirates look to win the mythical county championship with a win over the Patriots while Pender will attempt to slow down the three yards and a cloud of dust offense that Inman loves to run.

From the outside looking in it appears that the Patriot defense had a very good night. While that is the case the Leopards did amass over 300 yards of offense.

Coach Tim Smiths forte is defense. He will have to come up with a game plan to stop the Pirates one two punch at fullback. Josh Smith (61

yards, one touchdown) and Hersey Fennell (31 yards, one touchdown) each had good games. Their downhill style of running will serve the Pirates well against the depth challenged Patriots.

D.J. Montano had 80 yards and will give the Pirates yet another weapon.

Pender struggled to move the football last week.

They will have to find some seems for Latrell Brown and company. Topsail did give up a few yards on the outside.

Pender will have to exploit that perceived weakness.

Topsail standout Noah Lavalle is expected back after missing the Trask game with hamstring issues. Inman has the enviable task of trying to find carries for a plethora of fine backs.

Look for the Pirates to run, run and run some more.

Quarterback Jacob Floyd is poised and will not force things. This Pirate offense is a five headed monster counting Floyd. They will prove to be too much for the Patriots to handle.

While the Patriot offense was held to just under 125 yards last week, expect them

to find a little more room.

However, the Pirates are deep and the Pats are thin.

This game will be close early with Topsail pulling away late. The score: Topsail 35, Pender 6.

Trask (0-1) at West Columbus (0-1) The Titans were shut out at the hands of the Topsail Pirates last week while West Columbus was manhandled

by North Duplin 46-12.

The Vikings gave up 415 yards on the ground in their loss to North Duplin.

The Rebels had two rushers eclipse the 100 yard mark while West gave up 8.1 yards a carry. This bodes well for a Titan team that relies on the triple option.

The Titans lost senior signal caller Tyrease Armstrong to a knee injury on the first play from scrimmage.

It is not known how long he will be out but he will most likely miss this game.

Junior Jacob Johnson filled in admirably for Armstrong and will benefit from a weeks’ worth of practice with the first team offense.

Anthony Tucker (34 yards) and B.J. Jordan (49 yards)

appear to be the workhorses of this backfield. As Johnson became more comfortable the Titan offense became more efficient. Johnson appears to have a good feel for the option and made a couple of very good reads late in the loss to Topsail.

The Titan offense will run wild on the Rebels porous run defense. Jordan will rush for over 100 yards with Tucker close to the century mark if not over it.

The Titan defense did not fold under the pressure of a very good Topsail offense.

This unit will get better each week. Their leading tackler from a year ago Foster Williamson missed the Topsail game but will be ready to play this week.

The one weakness last week appeared to be in the conditioning department.

The Titan coaching staff will certainly address that this week.

The Vikings may be just what the doctor ordered for the Titans. Look for the Titans to have a pleasant bus ride back to Pender County.

The score: Trask 34, West Columbus 6.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Week one is in the books for this year’s high school sports schedule and there was plenty of action.

The Lady Pirate tennis team opened up the year with two 9-0 non-conference wins.

Senior Caroline Harris picked right up where she left off last year with two wins in singles matches and two more victories in doubles matches.

The Trask football team lost to Topsail last week. B.J. Jordan led the Titan offense with 49-yards rushing while

Anthony Tucker added 31yards on the ground. Derrick Benton had a fumble recovery as did Jordan.

The Topsail boys shut out Trask behind the play of D.J. Montano (80 yds 1 TD) and Josh Smith (61 yds 1 TD).

Smith (6 tackles) and senior linebacker Henry Hall (7 tackles) lead the defense.

Sophomore Brock Dempsey had 4 tackles and a fumble recovery.

The Pender football team fell at Lakewood. Latrell Brown had a return of an errant punt that covered 94-yards. He had 65 yards rushing from scrimmage.

Josh Kea led the defense with 10 tackles while Corey Winfield had five tackles and a sack.

The Pender volleyball team went 1-2 last week.

Caroline Peterson and Ashley Dupalevich each had 15 assists in the first two matches of the week.

The Lady Titans went 2-0 last week. Jordan Scholar had six aces and 14 sets for the week while Lanie Barnhill had seven aces, 13 kills and seven blocks.

The Topsail volleyball team was also 2-0 last week.

Senior Kenlsey Hansley had 10 kills, seven digs, and

14 service points, junior Mallory George had 10 kills, 10 points, and six digs, sophomore Julia Sullivan recorded 30 assists, eight kills, seven digs, two blocks, and seven service points in her first varsity start, and senior Libero Rachel Kapiko had 26 digs and three aces in the win over Pender.

The Trask soccer team split contests last week.

Sebastian Bautista had three goals for the Titans.

Pender went 3-1 on the pitch last week. Edwardo Rivera had 13 goals in the Patriots first two matches. He is this week’s top performer.

Topsail Sports Roundup

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Inclement weather has already played a part in the outdoors’ portion of the 2017 scholastic season with games around the Southeastern North Carolina area either being delayed or postponed.

The Topsail High School girls’ tennis team did manage to get 2 matches in – although one was delayed for quite some time – and the Pirates’ boys’ soccer team was holding an early lead in their game with Dixon when lightning intervened.

Women’s tennis The Lady Pirates opened up last Tuesday (Aug. 15) with a 9-0 non-conference home win over Coastal Christian Academy. Senior Caroline Harris picked right up

Sholar makes her presence known at Trask

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a freshman Jordan Sholar played on the Heide Trask Titan varsity softball team. She started almost every game and played multiple positions. She proved she was a team player with a toughness far beyond her years.

As a sophomore Jordan decided to play volleyball.

Coach Cathy Claris is benefiting from that decision as Jordan has become one of the better players on this year’s much improved team.

Miss Sholar brings an abundance of toughness and skill to the floor. She combines speed and power and plays each play as if the national championship depends on it.

The Trask Lady Titan volleyball team is much improved. They have a chance to make some noise in the newly formed Coastal 8 Conference.

With newcomers like Jordan Sholar on the floor the best is yet to come. Jordan Sholar is making her presence known on the volleyball court.

where she left off last year with a 6-0, 6-2 win over Lady Centurion Maddie Picken.

Her teammates all followed suit as Kylee Edwards on 6-0, 6-90 at No. 2 singles, Kasey Pfaff won 6-0, 6-0 at number three, Anna Duckworth won 6-0, 6-2 at number four, Chely Pritt won 6-0,, 6-0 at number five, and Brooke Guderian won 6-2, 6-2 at number six.

Harris and Edwards teamed up to win 8-1 at number one doubles, Pfaff and Guederian won 8-3 at number 2, and Pfaff and Duckworth were dominant at number three in an 8-0 victory.

After a significant weather delay Thursday in Hampstead, the Lady Pirates produced their second 9-0 victory. Harris (one), Pfaff (three), and Duckworth (four) all

won singles matches at 6-0, 6-0, Edwards (two) won 6-1, 6-0, Pritt (five) won 6-2, 6-1 at number five, and Grace Martorelli won (no score provided) at number six.

The Lady Pirates also swept the doubles behind Harris and Edwards (8-0), Pfaff and Guederian (8-3), and Amanda O’Brien and Madison Fussell joining forces for an 8-2 win.

The Lady Pirates traveled to Swansboro Wednesday and welcome Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference foe Ashley to Hampstead Thursday.

Coastal Christian Academy visits Hampstead next Monday, West Brunswick came to town Tuesday, and Topsail heads to Laney Thursday.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a junior Caroline Harris was one of the best tennis players at the 3A level in the state of North Carolina.

She was the top player at Topsail along with the best in the Mid-eastern Conference.

She came up just short of a state title a year ago. As senior, she will attempt to lead the Lady Pirates deep into the sate 3A playoffs as a team as she keeps her eye toward the state individual championship.

Miss Harris won the MEC tournament championship last season. She made it to the semifinals of the Eastern 3A regional tournament last year as well.

This year the senior Lady Pirate tennis pro will attempt to earn a state championship both at the team and individual levels.

She has the work ethic and natural ability to make a run at both. Caroline Harris has her sights set on a state title.

rate girl’s and boys’ teams open up Thursday with a Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference meet at Hugh McRae Park.

Women’s golf The Lady Pirates opened their season under first-year Coach Ellen Womble on Monday with a conference match at Hoggard. The Topsail girls are back on the links next Thursday (Aug. 31) with a home conference match.

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“It feels really good to be 2-0. I took over this program to teach these girls the fundamentals of the game. They

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Fall fishing right around the corner

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic There is a little nip in the air at night and the area anglers are starting to smell the autumn air. On the area piers that can only mean one thing. The spots should be rolling in at any time. While the water is still pretty warm the conditions are getting better and more favorable for spots. This is an exciting time for area anglers from eight to 80.

Black drum are being caught in the surf and off of the area piers. Shrimp and sand fiddlers are doing the trick here. The reds are still biting around structures and grass lines while there have been a few sheepshead caught as well. You know the rule, patience with the convict fish or you will come up empty.

The flat fish bite is still pretty fair. Anglers are using live finger mullet and mud minnows along with their favorite gulp baits to entice these tasty fish.

On the fresh water side of things the anglers are still complaining about the high water levels. There have been a few nice cats caught in the river as of late with your favorite stink baits along with chicken livers and cut up eel working here.

The bream bite is getting better with red worms the bait of choice here. With the cooler temps at night

the depth that you fish may determine how well you do.

This week’s fishing tip In North Carolina, and especially here near the coast, the fall months are the best time to fish. The weather is still warm but it is cooling off a little bit more at night.

The area panfish anglers use a little different technique when fishing cooler weather.

Let’s go over a couple of tips I found to be helpful.

The first thing to remember is that during the late fall and early winter months the panfish tend to migrate from the deeper depths to at least mid-level depths. Just like in the summer months, they tend to like any underwater structure. They also like any fallen trees or brush.

As the days get shorter, the bluegills will head to the shallow waters to feed.

Bluegill will frequently be found hanging around spring spawning beds at this time, especially if deeper waters are nearby.

As late fall enters, the panfish will start heading back to deeper waters as the cover of weeds and such will start to die off. This also makes the fish a little more eager to take your bait offerings.

As far as equipment goes, the same outfit will work, just switch up your baits and such to find what will work.

One note, the bluegills tend to hit bright lures this time of year.

Lakewood shuts out Pender

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer It has often been said that the defense is way ahead of the offense early in the football season. That was the case last Friday night when the Pender Patriots traveled to Lakewood to engage the Leopards. Lakewood broke open a scoreless game in the second half and ran away with a 22-0 win.

The Patriot offense showed its big play aptitude with several big runs by senior running back Latrell Brown.

However, the Burgaw squad could not convert any of the big plays into points.

The Patriot defense held the Leopards scoreless in the first half but ran out of gas in have worked really hard and these girls deserve to be successful.”

The Lady Titans (2-0) hosted Cape Fear Academy on Thursday before playing in the Wilmington Christian Academy tournament over the weekend.

Rivera works to break records at Pender High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Patriot soccer team has a new coach and a renewed attitude going into the 2017 high school soccer season. However, they have one player returning from a year ago that may be the best to ever wear a Patriot soccer jersey.

Eduardo Rivera is the leading scorer at Pender High school. He has the ability to take over matches and can score almost at will. He proved that last week with 13 goals in two matches. He scored in a variety of ways from different angles.

Eduardo Rivera is well on his way to becoming one of the most prolific scorers to ever wear a soccer uniform in Pender County. He will most likely lead the new Coastal 8 Conference in scoring while leading the Pats into contention for the conference title.

Eduardo Rivera is set to break the Patriot single season scoring record.

the second half. The Leopards scored all 22 points in the final period of play.

Brown picked up an errant punt in the first half and raced 94 yards before being run down from behind. However, the Patriots could not capitalize on the play. That was one of several opportunities that Pender could not convert into points.

Josh Kea led the Patriot defense with 10 tackles while Corey Winfield recorded five stops and a sack.

Brown led the offense with 65 yards rushing. The Patriots had just 177 yards of total offense.

The Patriots (0-1) will host Topsail on Friday night – game time is 7 p.m.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist An uncle and nephew had planned a dove hunting trip building the hype up for several weeks. The nephew had never been hunting before and this was his first time. In the build-up, the uncle had taken the nephew to shoot skeet a couple of times and went over the basics of how to load and unload the 20-gauge shotgun, how they would be sitting in the field, and what to expect both when the birds are flying and when they are not.

Like many of the hunts now, when they got to the field, they grabbed plates and feasted on pulled pig and barbeque chicken, potatoes and string

Lady Patriots

Continued from page 8A back. The game was tied 25-25 with the Pats scoring the final two points to take the win.

The Lady Patriots seemed to relax a bit in the third set and that cost them. After jumping out to a commanding lead the Burgaw squad relaxed. Topsail came storming back and pulled even midway through the match. With the score 16-16 the Pirates outscored Pender 9-4 to take the win.

In game four the Pirates broke open a close game early and ran off with a 25-15 win setting up a game to 15 for the match.

Pender jumped out to a 4-0 lead before Topsail found their rhythm. They tied it at

beans, and a slice of loaf bread.

The couple of hundred others that were there hunting did the same. Opening day of dove season is akin to many of the holidays such July 4th with the comradery that occurs.

They went into the field after eating, grabbing their spots along the edge of a sunflower field. The nephew had taken two birds in his first ten shots and the uncle could tell he was proud of his first birds regardless of how many shots it took.

With the uncle sitting slightly to the right of the nephew he noticed two birds coming in about 20 feet high from his nephew’s side. The nephew followed the birds with the muzzle, sweeping from left to right and managed to get off two shots as the birds flew across the front of them.

The uncle then stood up to try and take them on the right as they were flying away at this point. Two shots rang out almost simultaneously as one bird dropped.

Then the uncle fell.

I was on my second day of teaching a hunter’s education class when I first told this story.

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The previous evening we went properly hold a firearm, the over the handling of the vari- number one rule must always ous forms of firearms used for be taught; keep the muzzle hunting always emphasizing, pointed in a safe direction. even with a ‘dummy’ and unEven if someone becomes loaded firearm, to always keep anxious and has their finger on the muzzle pointed in a safe the trigger when they are not direction. supposed to, or an accidental This story is a true story, discharge occurs in another with added details such as manner, if the muzzle is in a the number of birds shot as safe direction, no one will be that was not in the detailed harmed. incident report provided nor Know your surroundings on the news report from that so you know where the safe evening. directions are. Keep the muzzle What was provided was the pointed in a safe direction. uncle stood up to shoot while And as one fellow instructor the nephew was still seated often said, you don’t get to call a when he shot, leaving the uncle do-over or press reset once that in the path of the new and ex- projectile leaves the barrel. cited hunter’s sweep.

–Bill Howard is a lifelong With the many new hunters North Carolina resident and that will experience their first hunter. He is a lifetime member hunt and the many experi- of the North Carolina Bowenced hunters reacquainting hunters Association, an associthemselves with the hunt after ate member of Pope and Young, many months of not touching and an official measurer of a firearm, we must use these both. He is a certified hunter edbad-ending stories for the good ucation (IHEA) instructor and of others. bowhunter education (IBEP) Along with learning the fire- instructor. Please share your arm functions such as where stories with Bill at BillHowardthe safety is located, how to Outdoors@gmail.com. load and unload, what shotgun Town of Surf City shells to use and even how to Government News

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4-4 before Pender reeled off four points to take an 8-4 lead.

MEETING TIMES Again the Pirates answered Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month at Town of Surf City that four point run with one 7pm of their own.

Planning Board 2nd Thursday of the month at Government News The set stayed close with 5:30pm August 24, 2017 3rd Tuesday of the month at the last tie being 12-12. Topsail Parks & Rec. Advisory Committee used a 3-1 run to close out the 3pm ________________________________________________________ match.

MEETING NOTICE OFTIMES PUBLIC HEARING Peterson led the Patriots st Surf City Town Tuesday of the month TheCouncil public will take notice that1the Town Council of the at with 13 assists while Ashley Dupalevich chipped in 11 as7pm Town of Surf City, North Carolina, has called a public sists, two aces and one dig. hearing at 7:00 pm, or as soon2nd thereafter onat Planning Board Thursdayasofpossible, the month th The final match of the week the 5 of September 2017, at Surf City Town Hall on: 5:30pm was one in which the Patriots Parks & Rec. Advisory Committee 3rd Tuesday of the month at faced a 1A school for the3pm first • Rezoning Application Hwy 210 by Surf City Resorts time in week one. The East CoPin# 4225-46-5793-0000, 4225-65-7411-0000, 4225________________________________________________________ lumbus Gators were no match 66-7142-0000, 72.16 Acres NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING for the Lady pats. Pender won will take notice the Town the the match in three sets. TheThe public • Conditional Zoning that Application Hwy Council 210/17 byofHwy scores were 25-19, 25-21 andTown of Surf City, North Carolina, has called a public 17 Holdings Pin# 4215-87-9642-0000, 4215-88-421125-17. hearing 0000, at 7:00 pm,Acres or as soon thereafter as possible, on 40.56 Pender (1-2) resumed action th the 5 of September 2017, at Surf City Town Hall on: on Tuesday. They hosted Topsail.

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Rezoning Application Hwy 210 by Surf City Resorts Pin# 4225-46-5793-0000, 4225Public 4225-65-7411-0000, Notice 66-7142-0000, 72.16 Acres

The annual public meeting of Black River Health Services, The Town of Atkinson is now taking Bids for the remodInc. will be held on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 6:00 pm at eling of the High School Gym in Atkinson, NC. Application Black River Family Practice, located at 301 S Campbell St, • Conditional Zoning Floor repairs Hwy 210/17 by Hwy 17 Holdings Pin# 4215-87-9642-0000, Burgaw, NC 28425.

Repair underneath the foor 4215-88-42110000, 40.56 Acres Refinishing the gym floor The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors will imOutdoor entrance flooring mediately follow at 7:00 pm. Inquiries regarding this notice Job specifications are available at the Town Hall In should be forwarded to BRHS, Inc., Attn: Lee Ann Amann, Atkinson.

910-540-7341.

Can be faxed or picked up.

CEO, P.O. Box 1488, Burgaw, NC 28425.

Sealed bids should be received by Aug 31st at 12 pm A Non-Profit Corporation – Serving the Counties of Pender, at the Town Hall. Access to the gym during the week by Duplin, Bladen, Sampson and Onslow. appointment only.

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TENNIS COURTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Pardon our Progress: The Tennis Courts at Harrell Park will be closed for reconstruction starting the week of August 21st. Please use caution when visiting Harrell Park and allow our construction crews to complete this great project. The new tennis courts will be worth the wait. Updates and reopening date will be posted on the Town website. Any questions? Contact Zachary White at 910-300-6401 or recreation@townofburgaw.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY The Town of Burgaw has received funding from United Way of the Cape Fear Area and the Cape Fear Medical Alliance to install a Born Learning Trail at Rotary Park.

On Friday, August 25th at 10AM we are hosting a community work day to install this great amenity. If you are interested in volunteering on this day, please contact Zachary White at 910-300-6401 or recreation@townofburgaw.com.

CALENDAR Sept 4 Town offices closed in observance of Labor Day Sept 12 Board of Commissioners Meeting 4:00PM Sept 21 Planning Board Meeting 5:30PM TOWN OF BURGAW Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com Web: www.townofburgaw.com

Town of of Surf City Town Surf City Government News Government News August 24,24, 2017 August 2017 MEETING TIMES MEETING TIMES SurfSurf CityCity Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month at at Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month 7pm7pm nd Planning Board 2nd 2Thursday of the month at at Planning Board Thursday of the month 5:30pm 5:30pm Parks & Rec. Advisory Committee 3rd Tuesday of the month at at Parks & Rec. Advisory Committee 3rd Tuesday of the month 3pm3pm ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

NOTICE OFofPUBLIC HEARING Notice Acceptance of Bids Tow n notice of Surfthat City, Carolina The public will take the North Town Council of the Town of Surf City, North Carolina, has called a public Townpm, of Surf Carolina is currently hearingThe at 7:00 or asCity, soonNorth thereafter as possible, on th bids for Immediate Debris Clearance; the 5 accepting of September 2017, at Surf City Town Hall on: the removal, sifting and placement of Sand; and Vegetative and C&D (Construction and Demolition) Removal • Rezoning Application Hwy 210 by SurfDebris City Resorts operations for disaster activations through June 30, Pin# 4225-46-5793-0000, 4225-65-7411-0000, 42252019.

Bidders Instructions and Proposal Forms may be 66-7142-0000, 72.16 Acres obtained from the Town Hall, 214 N New River Dr., Surf NC 28445, or by contactingHwy Larry210/17 Bergman, Town • City, Conditional Zoning Application

by Hwy Manager, (910) 328-4131.

17 Holdings Pin# 4215-87-9642-0000, 4215-88-42110000, 40.56 Acres Deadline for submittal of bids will be 1:00PM on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at which time a bid opening and reading will take place in a conference room made available in the Town Hall, 214 N New River Dr., Surf City, NC 28445.

A non-mandatory pre-bid confere nce is scheduled for 1:00PM on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, also in a conference room of the Town Hall.

The Tow n of Surf City reserves the right to reject any or all project proposals.

Stephanie E. Hobbs, Town Clerk

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/commissions/committees: # of Name of Board Vacancies Positions/Categories ABC Board 1 District 3 Advisory Board of Health 3 Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist*** Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 1 Veterinarian Board of Adjustment 2 District 4, Alternate Coastal Resources Advisory Council 4 Citizen Representative Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

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

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

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

PENDER COUNTY HOUSING DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: The U S Department of Housing and Urban Development asks residents to participate on the Resident Advisory Board (RAB) in compliance with Section 511 of the United States Housing Act and 24 CFR 903.13. According to 24 CFR 903, Public Housing Agencies (PHA) must establish a Resident Advisory Board(s) that may make recommendations regarding the development of the Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan, the PHA’s Five-year Plan and any modifications/amendment to it. According to the general statute, if there is no advisory board, all Section 8 recipients are considered a part of the advisory board and have the right to participate in the planning stage of the plan. The 2015 Five-year Plan and the 2016 Annual Plan remains in effect for 2017. A copy of the current Annual plans are available at the following locations for public viewing: • •

The Pender County Housing Department The Pender County Housing Department Website

All eligible participants of the Housing Choice Voucher Program are encouraged to make recommendation to our office no later than September 15, 2017. If you wish to serve as a representative on the Resident Advisory Board, please contact the Pender County Housing Department at (910) 259-1208. Our office is located at 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw. The mailing address is P O Box 1149, Burgaw, NC 28425. The website is: http://www.pendercountync.gov/hse/

8/24/2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: September 6, 2017 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425

Major Site Development Plan River Rock Farms, LLC., applicant, on behalf of HCT Pender, LLC., owner, is requesting the approval of a Major Site Development Plan for a Wastewater Treatment Facility (NAICS 221320) for the previously approved mixed use development known as Lane’s Ferry (Case 11369). The Major Site Development Plan for the Wastewater Treatment Facility is included in Phase I, approximately 31.7 acres. The portion of the property for the Wastewater Treatment Facility is north of NC HWY 210 and approximately 2,000 feet to the west of the intersection of Moore Town Road (SR 1518) and NC HWY 210 in the Rocky Point Township and may be further identified as Pender County PIN: 3245-84-0109-0000 Conditional Zoning Map Amendment Hardison Building Company, applicant, on behalf of Gerald D. Hardison, owner, is requesting the approval of a Conditional Zoning Map Amendment for one (1) tract totaling approximately ±326.15 acres from RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district to RM-CD3, Residential Mixed Conditional zoning district 3, and an additional three (3) tracts as part an overall Master Development Plan for a total of ±347.23 acres. This request is to allow for single family and single family townhome residential units. The subject properties are located along the south side of NC HWY 210 approximately ± 2,100 feet to the east of the intersection of NC HWY 210 and Island Creek Road (SR 1002) in the Topsail Township and may be further identified

by Pender County PINs: 3273-50-0693-0000, 3273-71-1319-0000, 3273-61-9426-0000, and 3273-32-7562-0000.

Zoning Text Amendment Pender County, applicant, is requesting the approval of Zoning Text Amendments to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. Specifically, the request is to amend the density calculation and provide clear standards for density bonuses for mixed-use developments in the RM, Residential Mixed and PD, Planned Development zoning districts.

Section 4.8.1.C shall be moved to Section 4.6.7 with further clarification of superior design elements for additional densities. 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 Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Hugh E. Cason, Jr. (17E248 Pender County), deceased, late of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned or the undersigned’s attorney, on or before the 3rd day of November, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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

This the 3rd day of August 2017.

Cynthia Cason Justice Executrix of the Estate of Hugh E. Cason, Jr. c/o Stephen C. Bailey Bailey & Busby, PLLC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 818 Hampstead, NC 28443-818 #7851 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/2017 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Julianna McLemore Garris, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 4th day of November, 2017, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 3rd day of August, 2017.

Georgia Kaye Rivenbark Patram 1044 New Savannah Road Burgaw, NC 28425 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #7849 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Cecilia Kishpaugh, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Cecilia Kishpaugh, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 9, 2017 at 803 Royal Bonnet Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 3rd day of August 2017.

Larry Kishpaugh 803 Royal Bonnet Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 #7850 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Edgar Neil Teague, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Edgar Neil Teague, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 9, 2017 at 1955 Loop Road, Bunnlevel, NC 28323 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 3rd day of August 2017.

Dennis Earl Shackelford 1955 Loop Road, Bunnlevel, NC 28323 #7860 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Elma White McCommas, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Elma White McCommas, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 16, 2017 at P.O. Box 414, Rose Hill, NC 28458 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 10th day of August 2017.

Sara M. Bryant P.O. Box 414 Rose Hill, NC 28458 #7862 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Rose M. Skinner, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Rose M. Skinner, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 16, 2017 at 7202 Springer Road, Wilmington, NC 28411 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 10th day of August 2017.

Carolynne Skinner Smith 7202 Springer Road Wilmington, NC 28411 #7865 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31/2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Joseph Daniel Bannerman, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Joseph Daniel Bannerman, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 16, 2017 at P.O. Box 647, Burgaw, NC 28425 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 10th day of August 2017.

Kathryn Bannerman P.O. Box 647 Burgaw, NC 28425 #7866 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of MEYER MELLMAN, late of Hampstead, Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to Kenneth Ording, PC P.O. Box 2683, Surf City NC 28445, on or before the 14th day of September 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This 17th day of August 2017.

SHARON ANN SPRAGUE Executor of the Estate of MEYER MELLMAN Kenneth Ording, P.C. Kenneth Ording Attorney at Law 14210 NC HWY 50 Surf City, NC 28445 #7872 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7//2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF EDDIE JACOBS 16 E 473 Having qualified as Public Administrator of the Estate of Eddie Jacobs 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 16th day of November, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of August, 2017.

Lawrence S. Boehling Public Administrator of the Estate of Eddie Jacobs P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #7873 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7//2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-1035 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

BROOKE BRATTEN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ALEX BRATTEN 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 8.4 acres Horseman Rd., Parcel ID Number 3256-59-52660000 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 October 2, 2017.

This date: August 17, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7875 8/17, 8/24, 8/31//2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Anthony P. Antelo, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Anthony P. Antelo, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 16, 2017 at 116 Robert E. Lee Drive, Watha, NC 28478 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 10th day of August 2017.

Everett A. Antelo 116 Robert E. Lee Drive Watha, NC 28478 #7863 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Joseph Joshua Parmalee Dean, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Joseph Joshua Parmalee Dean, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 23, 2017 at P.O. Box 2403, Surf City, NC 28445 or be barred from recovery.

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

This the 17th day of August 2017.

Hope Lucinda Dean 3271 Huntsman Drive Huntingtown, Maryland 20639 #7867 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7//2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Gladys Savedge Baker, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Gladys Savedge Baker, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 23, 2017 at 136 LaSalle Street, Wilmington, NC 28411 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 17th day of August 2017.

Thomas W. Baker, Jr. Wanda B. Prevatte 136 LaSalle Street Wilmington, NC 28411 #7868 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7//2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Luther Cleveland James, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Luther Cleveland James, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 23, 2017 at 671 Par Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28540 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 17th day of August 2017.

Terry K. James 671 Par Drive Jacksonville, NC 28540 #7869 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7//2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER In Re the Estate of Wilma Hall Collum, Deceased Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Wilma Hall Collum, Deceased, late of Duval County, Florida, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, corporations and/or other legal entities having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned at STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA the address given below on or before PENDER COUNTY 11/17/2017—or same will be pleaded IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE in bar of their recovery. All persons DISTRICT COURT DIVISIONindebted to said estate please make SMALL CLAIMS immediate payment.

JJM IV, L.L.C. On this day, August 17, 2017. d/b/a Patriot Tree Service, April Collum, Plaintiff Personal Representative v. c/o Sherman Law, P.C. JAMES MOSELEY, Defendant

by Scott G. Sherman, NOTICE OF SERVICE Attorney for the OF PROCESS Personal Representative

BY PUBLICATION 3965-B Market Street TO: JAMES MOSELEY Wilmington, NC 28403 Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed #7876 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2017 in the above-captioned action. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: claim for money owed in the amount of $3,217.50 for services rendered on or about February 1, 2017 for labor and fees regarding the cutting and removal of trees from the real property owned by James Moseley. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than Wednesday, October 4, 2017 when a hearing will be held at 9:00 a.m. in Court Room No. 3, 2nd Floor, Pender County Courthouse located at 100 South Wright Street, Burgaw, North Carolina and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 17th day of August 2017.

Robert C. Kenan, Jr. Attorney for Plaintiff Moore & Kenan Attorneys at Law PO Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #7870 8/17, 8/24, 8/31/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:17-CVS-294 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

CUMBERLAND MANAGEMENT GROUP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC., owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CUMBERLAND MANAGEMENT GROUP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC., owner, et. al., 17-CVS-294, (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, 08/25/2017,

that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Beginning on a point that is located the following bearings and distances S 06-18-28 E 81.75 ft. thence with a curve to the left and having a radius of 205.00 ft. and a chord of S 77-03-59 W 45.17 thence S 70-44-30 W 686.75 from an existing concrete monument that is the southeastern corner of the Buccaneer Country Club Tract as shown on a map recorded in map book 25 page 91 in the Pender County Registry: Proceed from said beginning point S 19-15-30 E 115.89 ft. to a point thence S 21-33-45 W 119.10 ft. to a point in the northern line of Tract 2 as described in deed book 1509 page 155, thence S 49-15-50 W 82.75 ft. to a point thence S 8802-31 W 50.23 ft. to a point thence N 43-14-14- W 177.07 ft. to a point, thence with a curve to the left and a radius of 50.00 ft. and a chord of N 27-05-44 E 38.94 ft. to a point thence N 04-10-38 E 22.15 ft. to a point, thence with a curve to the right and a radius of 25.00 f. and a chord of N 41-24-32 E 30.25 ft. to a point thence with another curve to the left and a radius of 255.00 ft. and a chord of N 74-41-28 E 35.13 ft. to a point, thence N 70-44-30 E 176.38 ft. to the point of beginning and containing 1.1260 acres according to a partial survey and computations by Hanover Design Services, P.A. in March of 2000.

(PID: 3239-03-7141-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

Posted: August 9, 2017.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7886 8/17, 8/24/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:15-CVS-1016 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

HENRY L. HANSLEY, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. HENRY L. HANSLEY, owner, et. al., 15CVS-1016, (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, 08/25/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Located in Rocky Point Township, Pender County, North Carolina, adjacent to, and on the North side of N.C. Hwy. #210 (known as the Rocky Point to Lanes Ferry Road), and being lot #3 in the division of a tract of land deeded to Hannah Malloy from Julie Nixon Hicks, Bertha Ruth Nixon, and George Nixon as recorded in Book #300, on Page #233 in the Pender County Registry on November 25, 1952, and also being a portion of a deed to William H. Malloy and wife from R.D. Pearsall, et al dated January 12, 1948, and recorded in Book #268, Page #375 in the Pender County Registry, and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the Northern R.W. line of N.C. Hwy. #210, a division corner of Lots #2 and #3, said pipe being located North 8 degrees 00 minutes East 32.1 feet and South 61 degrees 18 minutes East 210.00 feet from a spike above a concrete culvert and in the centerline of the paved portion of said highway, said culvert being approximately 1.3 miles from the intersection of N.C. Hwy #210 and U.S. Hwy. #117; and running thence from said Beginning with a division line of Lots #2 and 3 North 28 degrees 42 minutes East 330.2 feet to an iron rod, a division corner of Lots #2 and 3 in the old Pearsall Est. line; thence South 84 degrees 20 minutes East 74.1 feet with the old Pearsall Est. line to an iron pipe; thence South 24 degrees 30 minutes East 109.7 feet to an iron rod, a division corner of Lots #3 and 4 in Margie Boykin-s line; thence the division line of Lot #3 and 4 South 33 degrees 42 minutes West 295.2 feet to an iron pipe in the Northern R/W line of N.C. Hwy. #210, a division corner of Lots #3 and 4; thence North 61 degrees 18 minutes West 130.0 feet along said R/W line to the BEGINNING, containing (1.10) acres more or less.

(PID: 3245-52-4929-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

Posted: August 9, 2017.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7877 8/17, 8/24/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-1035 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

BROOKE BRATTEN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: ALEX BRATTEN 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 8.4 acres Horseman Rd., Parcel ID Number 3256-59-52660000 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 October 2, 2017.

This date: August 17, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7874 8/17, 8/24, 8/31//2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-928 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

THOMAS TREVOUR SHEPARD, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. THOMAS TREVOUR SHEPARD, owner, et. al., 16-CVS-928, (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, 08/25/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Located adjacent to and Southwest of the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1529 and being more fully described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a railroad spike in the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1529, said spike being located along said road at a point that is South 42 degrees 30 minutes East 527.73 feet from an old railroad spike located in the intersection of the centerline of Secondary Road #1529 with the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1530, and running thence, from the beginning, so located, with the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1529 South 42 degrees 30 minutes East 125 feet to a spike inline, thence South 46 degrees 44 minutes West 1,751.12 feet to an iron pipe inline, thence North 43 degrees 06 minutes West 188.12 feet to an iron pipe in the Southeastern line of a 60 foot wide roadway, thence with the Southeastern line of said 60 foot wide roadway North 46 degrees 54 minutes East 628.14 feet to the beginning of the compound curve of said roadway, thence with the Southeastern edge of said roadway as it curves first to the right and then to the left a chord course and distance of North 62 degrees 04 minutes 45 seconds East 200.75 feet to an iron pipe at the end of said curved roadway, thence continuing with the Southeastern edge of said 60 foot wide roadway North 47 degrees 14 minutes East 931.03 feet to the beginning, containing 6.07 acres more or less, after the exclusion of that portion of Secondary Road No. 1529 (60 foot right of way) contained within the above described boundaries, and is a surveyed by Thompson Surveying Co., P.A., of Burgaw, NC, in May, 1981.

Less and excepting that 1.50 acres in Deed Book 1346 at Page 196 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 4303-04-2685-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: August 9, 2017. #7880 8/17, 8/24/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-279 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

GARY C. LANIER, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. GARY C. LANIER, owner, et. al., 16-CVS-279, (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, 08/25/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING those certain parcels or tracts of land located in Holly Township, Pender County, North Carolina containing 0.84 acre and 1.94 acre and being Lots 14 and 13 of Mulberry Landing.

(PID: 3342-10-8581-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

Posted: August 9, 2017.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7878 8/17, 8/24/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-1053 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

TIMOTHY LEE WAINWRIGHT, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. TIMOTHY LEE WAINWRIGHT, owner, et. al., 16-CVS-1053, (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, 08/25/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of Pender County Secondary Road #1318 said point is located along said centerline, South 80 degrees 24 minutes West 201.48 feet from a point in said centerline at the Western end of the bridge that spans the waters of the Northeast Cape Fear River (locally known as Croom’s Bridge) and running thence from said Beginning point, so located, with the centerline of said road, South 80 degrees 24 minutes West 150.00 feet to a point in said centerline; thence North 09 degrees 36 minutes West 167.33 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 50.00 feet)to an iron pipe on the edge of the Northeast Cape Fear River; thence down and with said river, North 67 degrees 05 minutes East 49.51 feet to a point on the edge of said river; thence continuing with said river, North 88 degrees 02 minutes East 102.84 feet to aniron pipe on the edge of said river; thence South 09 degrees 36 minutes East 165.108 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe at 115.18 feet) to the Beginning, containing 0.59 acres, more or less.

Also conveyed by this deed is that certain 20 foot roadway easement as referred to in deed recorded in Book 485 at Page 126 of the Pender County Registry, to which referenced is hereby made for a more perfect and accurate description of such right of way.

EXCEPTING, however, from the foregoing parcel of land the following portion thereof, Beginning at a point in the centerline of Pender County SR 1318, said beginning point being the identical beginning point of the .59 acre parcel of land as described in Book 485 at Page 126 of the Pender County Registry and running thence North 9 degrees West 165.18 feet to the Northeast River a cornerof the above referred parcel; thence with the river South 88 degrees West 50 feet to a new corner; thence South 9 degrees East 165.18 feet to a point in the centerline of said SR 1318; thence with the centerline of said road North 80 degrees East 50 feet to the point of Beginning.

(PID: 3332-88-7049-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: August 9, 2017. #7883 8/17, 8/24/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Elizabeth Merritt Small, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Elizabeth Merritt Small, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 30, 2017 at 179 McKinley Merritt Road, Watha, NC 28478 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 24th day of August 2017.

Cynthia L. Eason 179 McKinley Merritt Road Watha, NC 28478 #7895 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14/2017

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RICHARD W. BENTON, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. RICHARD W. BENTON, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-108, (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, 08/25/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lying and being in the Town of Atkinson, adjoining the lands of McCaskill and others, bounded as follows: BEGINNING at a stake at a ditch in the old W.B. Henry and Lewis line where southern line of Alderman Street crosses said line, and running thence, with the line of said street North 32-1/2 West 425 feet to a stake, the division corner between Mrs. Lorena Bostic and Mrs. Eliza Allen; running thence their division line South 57-1/2 East 425 feet to a stake in McCaskell’s corner; thence North 57-1/2 East 300 feet to the beginning, containing 4-1/2 acres, more or less.

EXCEPTING HOWEVER from the foregoing, that certain property described in a deed from Grover T. Henry and wife, Judy F. Henry to James Russell Adams and wife, Josephine B. Adams recorded in Deed Book 597, at Page 7 of the Pender County Registry, State of North Carolina (PID: 2248-83-2751-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

Posted: August 9, 2017.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7885 8/17, 8/24/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:17-CVS-375 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

J. PETER KLINGENBERGER, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. J. PETER KLINGENBERGER, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-375, (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, 08/25/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Individual 5.65 acre tract on N.C.S.R. 1418 & N.C. Highway 210 Rocky Point Twsp., Pender County, North Carolina.

Commencing at an existing parker kalon nail in the centerline intersection of U.S. Highway 117 and N.C.S.R. 1418, thence leaving said intersection and along the centerline of N.C.S.R. 1418 in a western direction 1,154.2 feet to an existing cap & nail in said centerline and being the true point of beginning: thence from the above described true point of beginning and along the centerline of N.C.S.R. 1418 south 84 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 257.37 feet to an existing cap & nail, thence continuing along said centerline south 84 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds west 115.19 feet to an existing nail. Thence continuing along said centerline south 84 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds west 105.74 feet to an existing railroad spike, thence leaving said centerline north 02 degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds west 284.31 feet to an existing concrete monument, thence north 86 degrees 48 minutes 44 seconds east 24.93 feet to an existing concrete monument, thence north 00 degrees 04 minutes 04 seconds west 49.07 feet to an existing concrete monument in the southern right of way line of N.C. highway 210, thence along said southern right of way line south 59 degrees 06 minutes 00 seconds west 30.79 feet to an existing iron pipe, thence north 02 degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds west 33.63 feet to an existing nail in the centerline of N.C. highway 210, thence along said centerline north 59 degrees 06 minutes 00 seconds east 564.20 feet to an existing cap & nail, thence along said centerline north 59 degrees 06 minutes 00 seconds east 74.08 feet to an existing nail, thence leaving said centerline and along a ditch south 05 degrees 04 minutes 15 seconds west 632.52 feet to an existing cap & nail and being the point and place of beginning. Containing 5.65 acres including the right of way of both N.C.S.R. 1418 and N.C. highway 210 as surveyed by Charles Francis Riggs, R.L.S. L-2981 on June 28, 1995. The courses contained within are correct in angular relationship and are reference to deed book 757, page 82 of the Pender County Registry.

Subject to the right of way of both N.C.S.R. 148 and N.C. highway 210.

(PID: 3235-61-3629-0000)

This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: August 9, 2017. #7887 8/17, 8/24/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-865 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

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

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CHRISTY ZINNERMAN BLANKS, SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS CHRISTY LAUREL ZIMMERMAN, owner, et. al., 16-CVS-865, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 08/25/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Located in Columbia Township, Pender County, North Carolina, ½ mile Westwardly along Pender County Dir Road #1122 from US Highway #421, and approximately 250 feet Northward from the center of said road and bounded as follows: on the South by a small tract of land owned by Mrs. Mary Ward known as the “School house Tract” (it being a portion of her 1305 acre home tract); on the West by the lands of McKinley Murphy; on the North by the lands of Pearly Costin; and on the East by Mrs. Mary Ward’s 1305 Acre Home tract; and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron stake in the corner of a ditch, the Northwest corner of Mrs. Mary Ward’s “Schoolhouse Tract” said Beginning point being located the following courses and distances with said “School house Tract” lines, from a point directly above a concrete culvert that accommodates the waters to a ditch beneath the roadway and in the centerline of Pender County Secondary dirt Road #1122, said iron stake being approximately 5/10 of a mile from the intersection of Road #1122 with US Highway #421; S 3-00 E 61.02 feet to a pipe; N 57-30 W. 320.5 feet to an iron stake; and N 8-00 E 344.0 feet to above said BEGINNING iron stake; running thence from said Beginning, so located with the line of McKinley Murphy, N 7-35 E 14.6 feet to an iron pipe, McKinley Murphy’s corner in Pearly Costin’s South line; thence with Pearly Costin’s line, N 64-48 E 272.25 feet to a pipe in the West line of Mrs. Mary Ward’s 1305 Acre Tract approximately 2 feet East of the center of a ditch; thence with her line along the East bank of said ditch (it being well marked) S 3-00 W 331.22, feet to an iron corner stake (the Northeast corner of above said “School-house Tract”) approximately 2-feet East of said ditch’s center and near the mouth of another ditch; thence with the North line ditch of Mrs. Mary Ward’s “School-house Tract” (it being well marked) N 49-07 W 305.9 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.97 acres, more or less.

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

(PID: 2278-73-9623-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

Posted: August 9, 2017.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7879 8/17, 8/24/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-998 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

KEITH A. BERUBE, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. KEITH A. BERUBE, owner, et. al., 16-CVS-998, (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, 08/25/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: TRACT NO. 1: Lot No. 104 described in Book No. 194, Page 11 of Public Registry of Pender County.

And being the same land de-

scribed in deed dated January 20, 1972 from Evelyn Barnhill King and husband, Langdon C. King, Sr. to Dippers, Inc. recorded in Deed Book 442, Page 199, Pender County Registry.

SUBJECT to the following restrictions as to the use thereof, running with said land by whomsoever owned: 1.The premises shall not be used as a dumping ground for rubbish, trash or garbage; nor shall the premises be used as an area for abandoning storing or dismantling and/ or repairing automobiles, trucks or other vehicles.

2. No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon the premises nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or may become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood.

3. The premises shall be used for residential purposes only.

TRACT NO. 2: BEGINNING at a machine gun barrel in the Eastern line of Linden Avenue, said gun barrel being located South 31° 27’ East 150 feet from a point where said line intersects the Southern line of Henry Street; running thence from said beginning North 58° 33’ East 150 feet to a machine gun barrel; thence South 31° 27’ East 50 feet to a machine gun barrel; thence South 58° 33’ West 150 feet to a machine gun barrel in the Eastern line of Linden Avenue; thence North 31° 27’ West 50 feet with said line to the Beginning, and containing 7,500 square feet.

Being the same property as conveyed to The Oxford Finance Companies, Inc., by deed dated July 4, 1972 from Reuben L. Moore, Jr., Trustee, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina in Book 450, Page 73.

(PID: 2258-05-8488-0000; 225805-8553-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: August 9, 2017. #7882 8/17, 8/24/2017

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CHRISTY ZINNERMAN BLANKS, A/K/A CHRISTY ZIMMERMAN, owner, et. al., 16-CVS-931, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 08/25/2017, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: That certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Grady Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and being all of Lot F as shown on a map for Spencer Murphy Heirs as the same is recorded in Map Book 28 at Page 86 of the Pender County Registry.

(PID: 2285-78-7908-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

Posted: August 9, 2017.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7881 8/17, 8/24/2017

17 SP 126 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 Danielle Houfek and Stanislav Houfek to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated March 17, 2006 and recorded on March 24, 2006 in Book 2916 at Page 253, 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 September 5, 2017 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 40, Marlboro Farms, as shown on that map recorded in Map Book 22 at Page 107 in the Pender County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 125 Marlboro Farms Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457.

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

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

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

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

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 15-24965-FC02 #7889 8/24, 8/31//2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF PENDER DISTRICT COURT DIVISION JUVENILLE SESSION FILE NO.: 16 JT 0010 In the Matter of: T.L.S., a minor child To: Respondent: Unknown Father, of a male child born to Joy Simpson on January 14, 2016 in Durham, North Carolina.

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS OF PUBLICATION. 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 TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS filed by the Pender County Department of Social Services.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than the 2nd day of October, 2017, Said date being forty days from the first publication of this Notice; and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

You are entitled to attend the hearing affecting your parental rights.

You are entitled to have an attorney appointed by the Court if you cannot afford one, provided that you request an attorney at or before the time of the hearing. You may contact the Clerk of Juvenile Court for Burgaw, North Carolina to request counsel. This is notice to the above named respondent that FAILURE TO APPEAR may result in a decision adverse to your parental rights and adverse to any custodial or visitation rights.

This the 23rd day of August, 2017.

Tonya Lacewell Turner Attorney for Petitioner, PCDSS P.O. Box 1386 Burgaw, N.C. 28425 (910) 259-3180 #7871 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-801 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

RAYMOND EARL JONES, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: RAYMOND EARL JONES 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 2 acres, Parcel ID Number 2279-78-2790-0000 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 October 10, 2017.

This date: August 24, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7896 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LLOYD CORNELIOUS SMITH 17 E 47 Having qualified as Public Administrator of the Estate of Lloyd Cornelious Smith 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 22nd day of November, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 24th day of August, 2017.

Lawrence S. Boehling Public Administrator of the Estate of Lloyd Cornelious Smith Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #7890 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF HORACE LEON GORE, JR. 17 E 183 Having qualified as Public Administrator of the Estate of Horace Leon Gore, Jr. 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 22nd day of November, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 24th day of August, 2017.

Lawrence S. Boehling Public Administrator of the Estate of Horace Leon Gore, Jr. P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #7891 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-527 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

RAYMOND EARL JONES, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.62 acres, Parcel ID Number 2279-78-3485-0000 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 October 10, 2017.

This date: August 24, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7897 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2017 ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Marshall Allan Goff, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 25th day of November, 2017, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 24th day of August, 2017.

Pamela Allan Goff Maloney 37 White Oak Drive Burgaw, NC 28425 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #7893 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-527 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

RAYMOND EARL JONES, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.62 acres, Parcel ID Number 2279-78-3485-0000 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 October 10, 2017.

This date: August 24, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7898 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-801 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

RAYMOND EARL JONES, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RAYMOND EARL JONES 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 2 acres, Parcel ID Number 2279-78-2790-0000 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 October 10, 2017.

This date: August 24, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7899 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-489 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

VICTORIA LEE SHARPLESS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: ROSSEVELT LEE, JR., A/K/A ROOSEVELT LEE, JR. 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 Tracts 3 and 4 Map Book 12 Page 6, Parcel ID Number 3392-84-6566-0000 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 October 10, 2017.

This date: August 24, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman, N.C. State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7900 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-489 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

VICTORIA LEE SHARPLESS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: STACY LEE 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 Tracts 3 and 4 Map Book 12 Page 6, Parcel ID Number 3392-84-6566-0000 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 October 10, 2017.

This date: August 24, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman, N.C. State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7901 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2017

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Topsail

Continued from page 8A well,” Topsail Coach Wayne Inman said. “What most people in the stands don’t see is he often calls an audible at the line of scrimmage when he sees certain formations. He has gotten progressively better at that over the years.”

What makes the 227-yard ground-game dominance (304 total yards) even more impressive is the Pirates did it without sophomore running back Noah LaValle, last year’s leading rusher (232 carries, 1,382 yards in 2016). LaValle sat out with a hamstring injury.

Junior running back Hayden Walsh (80 carries, 437 yards in 2016) also sat out the contest.

“We played well, we really didn’t have a lot of penalties, and I felt like our kids played disciplined football,” Inman said. “What really please me is we had some kids that played positions they were not familiar with Noah out. The same thing with Hayden.

“Right now, I feel pretty good about the kids that stepped up. Munch (Fennell) really stepped up and played a heck of a football game, and when we get Noah and Hayden get well we’re going to be even better.”

To be fair, the Titans lost a key component to their offense early in the game when senior starting quarterback Tyrease Armstrong aggravated a knee injury on the team’s first offensive series and did not return.

Lady Pirates

Continued from page 8A four straight before a pair of unforced errors closed out the win.

That loss seemed to stun the Lady Patriots and it was Topsail’s turn to take advantage.

A three-point run put Topsail up 10-8, another three-pointer made it 12-9, and a Hagan kill and ace, along with a kill by junior Abby Miner, produced a 16-10 Lady Pirate lead in a 10-point win.

That set up the 15-point fifth game. Ties at 4-4, 8-8, and 12-12 game turned at 13-12 in Pender’s favor on a kill by Wood.

But an unforced error tied the game at 13-13 and gave Topsail the serve, and George finished things off with two aces.

The Lady Patriots played the same type of match Thursday when they traveled to Jacksonville to face Northside, coming home with another 3-2 (25-18, 23-25, 24-26, 25-13, 15-8).

After eight early ties in the opener, the Lady Pirates pulled away from a 16-16 score with a five-point run – highlighted by a pair of aces from George. Holding a 21-16 lead,

Trask

Continued from page 8A knee injury and was relegated to the sideline for the remainder of the contest.

Titan junior Jacob Johnson came in and the Titans moved the football into Topsail territory before stalling. The subsequent punt pinned the Pirates back at the 33-yard line.

Topsail senior quarterback Jacob Floyd led the Pirates on a 67-yard drive that culminated in a 5-yard touchdown plunge on a fourth and five by Hersey “Munchie” Fennell.

The extra point was good and the Pirates were up 7-0 early in the second quarter.

The Titan offense sputtered without Ar mstrong under center and did not find their rhythm, gaining only 46-yards of offense in the first half while the Pirate running game ate up huge chunks of the clock. Topsail added a 24-yard field goal late in the first half and went into the halftime break with a 10-0 lead.

Trask received the second half kickoff and showed signs of overcoming the loss of Armstrong. They traveled 30-yards in six plays before a fumble derailed the effort.

The Pirates received the opening kick and, after traveling 29 yards to the Trask 35-yard line, fumbled that opportunity away. The second possession was a 14-play, 90yard, six-minute effort that resulted in a Fennell score with 1:05 gone in the second quarter.

The ensuing drive was an 8:07 traversing of the field that was stymied at the Titan fiveyard line with an incomplete third-down pass. That brought senior kicker Jorge Lopez to the field and he responded with a 17-yard field goal to give Topsail a 10-0 lead at the intermission.

Both teams fumbled away their first possessions of the second half – Topsail at the Titan three-yard line. After running three plays deep in their own end of the field, the Titans later tried an ill-advised fake out of punt formation.

The pass fell incomplete and Topsail had a first-and-goal at the Titan 12-yard line. It took Floyd one play to find the end zone, with Lopez’ conversion producing a 17-0 Topsail lead.

Fumble-itis struck the Titans again as they misplayed the ensuing kickoff, giving the Pirates the ball at the Trask 10-yard line. Four plays later, Smith powered in for a 24-0 Topsail lead with 1:29 left in the third quarter.

“We have a lot of depth at the running back position and ball control was key for us tonight,” Floyd said. “The offensive line really stepped up tonight. We have a lot of young guys who really haven’t played a lot on the line, but they really

stepped up tonight and gave us a little revenge for last year (16-15 loss).”

That left it up to the Pirate defense the rest of the way, and they bent but did not break. Trask put together its best drive of the game – 16plays, 74-yards – but a fumble cost them eight yards in the Red Zone, and a no-gain run on fourth-and-one at the Pirate three-yard line ended the drive.

Trask had one more chance to get into the end zone when Topsail’s punter (Lope z) reached down for a low snap and touched his knee to the ground – giving the Titans a first-and-goal at the Topsail seven-yard line with 1:09 ticks left in the game. Three running plays could only net four yards before rime ran out.

Trask managed just 152 total yards (all on the ground) on 37 plays with Smith (6 tackles) and senior linebacker Henry Hall (seven tackles) leading the way. Sophomore brock Dempsey had four tackles and a fumble recovery “The defense played well and stood up when they needed to,” Inman said. “We still have some things we need to clean up, we weren’t filling the alley like we should have and they got outside on the sweep a couple of times. But the effort was there, not only with the players but with the coaches as they had those kids ready to play.

Topsail stays on the road this week, traveling to Burgaw for a game with (0-1) Pender, which loss 22-0 to Lakewood in its opener.

Topsail never let Northside (0-2) get anything going and closed things out with a kill

by Hagan.

The Lady Pirates were unable to shake Northside throughout the second game, which was tied 14 times – the last at 23-23. An ace by Lady Monarch Alyanna Verdesoto made it 24-23 and a ball hit into the net by Topsail ended the game.

In the third game the Lady Pirates were holding onto a 23-18 lead but watched it fade away with seven unforced errors on the next eight volleys.

Topsail took a 24-22 lead only to see that dissipate into a two-point loss on two errors, an ace, and a kill.

The Topsail girls came out almost superhuman in the 4th game, jumping out to leads of 8-3, then 14-4, and 18-1 before kills by Sullivan and George and a Marinelli ace fueled a five-point run to send the match to the 15-point fifth game.

Again the Lady Pirates dominated, going up 4-0, then 7-1 and 13-6. Two Lady Monarch errors ended the match.

Marinelli led Topsail with 17 service points (six aces) and 13 kills, George added eight

points and 10 kills, Hagan had 10 points, 10 kills, and seven digs, Miner had six kills, Kapiko had 15 digs, and Sullivan was superb with 36 assists, 11 points (four aces), and six kills.

“Whenever we’re down we seem to rally and get it together and play better as a team,” George said. “Julia set really well the whole game, and our passers did a better job of getting the ball up for her.”

“It’s all about consistency with serve/receive and serving,” Pearsall said. “We blew a five-point lead in that third game and lost by two. We didn’t it any balls out in the last two games, and that made a huge difference. We rode Mallory and Julia in that fourth game, Abby stepped up, and we’re 2-0.

It’s better than 0-2.”

The girls have been involved in a busy week with a home game Monday against powerful Wilmington Christian Academy Monday, a visit to Pender for a rematch Tuesday, and a visit from Northside Thursday. Next week brings mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference play with a home game against West Brunswick Tuesday and a trip to Laney Thursday.

The Pirates took over at the 44-yard line and marched down to the Titan one yard line before fumbling away the scoring opportunity. Trask would reciprocate the gift in short fashion.

The Titans stalled on the next possession and on a fourth and three attempted to execute a fake punt. The pass fell to the turf giving the Pirates a first and goal at the 13-yard line. It took Floyd one play to find the end zone as he rumbled through the Titan defense. The point after was good and the Titans found themselves down 17-0.

The ensuing kickoff spelled disaster for the Titans as a big hit jarred the football loose.

Topsail recovered at the Titan 10-yard line. Four plays later Josh Smith scored from 1-yard out and the Pirates were up 24-0 with just over a quarter left to play.

The Titans won seven games a year ago and refused to quit.

They put together two drives in the fourth quarter but failed to find the end zone.

Although the team suffered the shutout loss Coach Taylor found a silver lining in defeat.

“We reacted well to adversity. I am super proud of the way the guys fought back.

There is an old saying that says that the best soldiers are developed in battle. I am going home tonight satisfied with the way our guys reacted. We never flinched.”

B.J. Jordan led the Titan offense with 49 yards rushing while Anthony Tucker added 31 yards on the ground. The Titans managed 152 yards of offense.

D.J. Montano led the Pirates with 80 yards rushing while Floyd was 5-7 passing.

The Pirates will play at Pender on Friday while Trask will travel to West Columbus.

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Living

Community comes together for Hurricane Matthew victims

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer

Burgaw Presbyterian Church and the Baptist Men’s Association held a fundraiser to benefit Canetuck residents who were affected by Hurricane Matthew and the subsequent flooding that occurred last year. The event consisted of a pig picking, a silent auction and a live auction of other items that included a 15.9 foot Carolina Skiff boat. The fundraiser took place at Burgaw Presbyterian Church Aug. 16.

Pender resident Mike Moser has been involved in the ongoing efforts of the Wilmington Baptist Association Baptist Men to help the people of Canetuck. The Baptist Men started with the tear out of 92 homes. After that, they took on 26 houses to rebuild in order to get the displaced families back in their homes. So far, Moser said that they have been able to put about 14 families back in their homes.

“We have some that are still completely gutted, and there are some we had to have elevated,” began Moser. “This has been an interfaith effort. We’ve had work done here from the Presbyterians, the Episcopalians and the Methodists that have all contributed considerable money and resources. We have other people that are coming, and so far we have utilized over 850 volunteers that have come from across North Carolina; and from as far as Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and Missouri.”

Moser said that their original goal was to have everybody back in their homes by Christmas. Although they don’t expect to meet that goal, he thinks they will have many of them back home by then. Local churches and other local community members comprise well over 50 percent of the volunteers that have come consistently to help. Various teams have made a commitment to work two weekends a month or more, and the work has been going on every day.

“We have a lot of retired people, and the kids have also been great. We’ve had times where we needed high school students, and they have responded if we need stuff moved or whatever. Pender High and some of those have had resources where they can pick up and handle the big stuff. We have even had volunteers that provide meals to take out to everybody while they are working,” said Moser.

He continued, “It’s a terrible thing that happened, and so many people have forgotten about it. But at the same time, the way everybody is helping each other and all those families are pitching in, and all the support - God has blessed us indeed, with money, with volunteers and with not having any disasters this year so far. It’s tough that you’ve got to have something like this to bring a community together, but this really has.”

Kristen and Wesley Johnson are one couple affected by last year‘s disaster who have received assistance from the efforts.

Kristen Johnson said, “It would have taken so long. Our home had to be elevated six feet higher than it is now. Over the summer we got that done, and now we can work on the inside. Hopefully, we can get it finished before Christmas and we can move in. Whenever you have four feet of water inside your home, everything in your house has to be torn out - not just the walls, but the floors, the ceiling and everything in the house is damaged by the water. So it’s just a total remodel of the home, and you don’t know how you’re going to do it.”

She added, “We are so thankful for this. We just couldn’t imagine that these people would come together for a cause like this and help us out. We could lose our home, and we didn’t know what we were going to do. For something like this to happen, it’s just a gift from God. That’s the way we look at it. Having people like this come together and do things like this to help you out - it’s just a great feeling.”

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A life that sings

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O sing to the Lord, a new song; sing to the Lord all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless God’s name, sing of His salvation from day to day.

Psalm 96: 1-2 One of My favorite hymns (though I have many of them) is the hymn Take My Life and Let It Be. I like it because the hymn itself sings of a life devoted to God in many different ways. It begins with devotion and praise.

Take my life and let it be consecrated Lord to Thee.

Take my moments and my days Let them flow in ceaseless praise, let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Praise is the first impulse of the consecrated heart, the dedicated life. It rises out of

the recognition of all God has done for us. Then the hymn sings of a life of love inaction.

Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy Love.

Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee, swift and beautiful for Thee.

Then the voice rises in song, a song to our God and King and the lips declare God’s praise.

Take my voice, and let it sing, always only, for my King. Take my lips and let them be Filled with messages from Thee, filled with messages from Thee.

Our devotion rises. The very moments of our lives speak praise. We begin to move to the beat of God’s love. We bring every aspect of our life under God’s guid-

ance.

Take my silver and my gold, not a mite I withhold.

Take my intellect and use Every power as Thou would choose, every power as Thou would choose.

To truly serve God means to turn the whole of ourselves, heart, mind, soul and will over to God. We become instruments of God’s mission and purpose on earth.

We live and speak God’s love.

We turn the whole attention of our lives over to what God seeks in the world.

Take my will, and make it Thine; it shall be no longer mine. Take my heart it is Thine own; it shall be Thy royal throne., it shall be Thy royal throne.

Dethroning the little gods of this world those that would use and abuse us and enthroning the true God of Creation and life is the first act of faith.

As a preacher I know put it one time, “you have to get self out of the way� before God can rule in your life.

Take my love, my Lord I pour at Thy feet its treasure store. Take myself and I shall be Ever, only, all for Thee, ever, only all for Thee.

Faith will consume us, true faith will claim our life and call it constantly into service. God never settles for second best. God is constantly seeking our best selves, our total allegiance.

God wants us completely. God calls us totally. God never stops reaching out and drawing our life, the whole of our life, into His holy purposes. May we all find that song in our singing in our heart.

May the rhythms of its draw us into that joyous dance of faith in the presence of our King.

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Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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

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FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

ST. M ARY’S CHURCH

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

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Pastor Mark Murphy

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

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

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

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

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

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

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

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

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

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

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

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

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

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

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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Fresh corn recipes

Hope’s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer Fresh sweet corn is readily available this time of the season. Buy the sweetest corn you can find to make this tasty corn chowder. The wine will mellow the flavors. Cooking it in a slow cooker avoids any cooking over a hot stove.

Enjoy!

Fresh corn chowder in a slow cooker Serves 6.

14 ears sweet yellow corn, divided 2½ cups chicken broth or stock 2 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 medium Vidalia or sweet onion, chopped ½ teaspoon dried thyme 4 garlic cloves, minced then smashed salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 4 slices smoked bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 1 cup heavy cream ¼ cup dry white wine (optional) Cut corn kernels from cobs using a sharp knife. Reserve one cup corn kernels. Place remaining corn kernels in a six-quart slow cooker.

Over a rimmed pan, use the back of the knife to scrape cobs to release all juices from

the cobs. Add this corn milk, chicken broth, potatoes, onion, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, to slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low until potatoes are very tender and chowder has thickened slightly, about 6 hours.

In a bowl stir together reserved one cup corn kernels and crumbled bacon. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

After six hours remove half of corn chowder, and set aside. In a blender process remaining chowder in slow cooker blending until smooth (remove centerpiece piece of blender lid to allow steam to escape). Secure lid and place a clean towel over opening in lid, and process until smooth.

Stir together reserved and pureed chowder in slow cooker. Stir in heavy cream and wine (optional), and heat for 4-5-minutes. Divide evenly among six bowls, top with refrigerated fresh corn topping.

Corn bread with blueberries 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder Pinch of salt 2 large eggs 1¼ cups milk or almond milk 1/3 cup canola oil 1 cup fresh blueberries Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Whisk together in a bowl flour, sugar, corneal, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl whisk together eggs, milk, and oil. Stir this mixture into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Gently fold in blueberries.

Pour into a greased eight-inch square baking pan and smooth out.

Bake in 350-degree oven

until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes. Cut into squares.

Spinach salad with blueberries Serves 4.

6 cups fresh baby spinach 1 cup fresh blueberries 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese ½ cup toasted pecans, chopped Your favorite raspberry vinaigrette In a large salad bowl toss together spinach and blueberries. When ready to serve drizzle and toss salad with vinaigrette then toss in cheese and blueberries. Serve immediately.

Quick pickled blackberries This recipe may be made a month ahead of serving. Try these tasty pickled blackberries over salads or ice cream.

6 tablespoons white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons g ranulated sugar 6 ounces blackberries In a screw on lid jar, stir together vinegar, fish sauce, sugar and three tablespoons water, and shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved. Add blackberries and press down to submerge in liquid. Seal jar and refrigerate for six hours.

Peach coffee cake with pecans This recipe may be made the day before serving.

Pecan streusel topping: 1 cup chopped pecans ½ cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon Chinese Five-Spice or ground cinnamon Pinch of salt ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup cold butter, cut into

small pieces

Cake 2 teaspoons baking powder 1½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup granulated sugar ¾ cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 large egg 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3 ripe peaches Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

•Pecan streusel: In a bowl stir together pecans, brown sugar, Chinese Five-Spice, salt, ¾ cup flour, and ½ cup granulated sugar. Add ½ cup cold butter pieces, using your fingers or a pastry blender combine mixture until a crumbly texture is made. Set aside •Cake: In a bowl whisk together baking powder, 1½ cups flour, and ¾ cup granulated sugar.

In another large bowl with an electric mixer beat cream, vanilla, egg, and four tablespoons melted butter on medium high speed until frothy, about two minutes. Fold in the flour mixture and mix until blended. Do not overmix. Set aside.

Gently rub peaches under running water to remove fuzz, pat dry, and slice each into ½-inch wedges, discarding pits.

Pour the batter into a lightly greased and floured nine-inch springform pan, and smooth surface with a spatula. Arrange the peach slices evenly over the batter, pressing them into the batter just a bit. Cover the top of batter evenly with the Pecan streusel, pressing down slightly.

Bake in 350-degree oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 60-65 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack for one hour. Remove sides of pan before serving.

Community News & Events

Hampstead Lions Club meeting changes.

If you always wanted to see what The Hampstead Lion’s Club is all about but could not attend a noon time meeting now is your chance.

The first meeting of the month will be held on the first Wednesday of the month at Topsail Presbyterian Church on Highway 17 at 7 p.m.

The second meeting of the month will still be held on the third Thursday of the month at Topsail Presbyterian Church on Highway 17 at noon time.

Bring your brown bag lunch.

Lions fund raiser The Hampstead Lions Club is selling the Attractions local dining and value guide as a fund raiser for the club.

The book features many discounts and deals on local dining and services. To purchase a guide for $25, contact Val at 910.231.6003 or Elaine at 201.704.5604For more information call Val at 910-231-6003 or Elaine at 201-704-5604.

Lunch with Dr. Kyle Horton, Democratic Candidate for Congress Celebrate Women’s Equality Day, marking the certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution granting women the right to vote, with an important lunch hosted by the

Democratic Women of Pender County Aug. 26 Horton, Democratic candidate for Congress, will speak on “The Status of Women in Politics: Where are we now and what are the challenges ahead?”

Meet and greet Dr. Kyle Horton. Tickets are $25 (includes buffet lunch). Tickets must be purchased by Aug. 18. For tickets, mail your checks payable to Democratic Women of Pender County to: Diane Capretta, 139 Sir Walter Court, Hampstead, 28443.

For more information, call (910) 330-6633 or email democraticwomenofpendercounty@ gmail.com.

Wilmington on Fire film showing Pender County Democrats will host a viewing of the film Wilmngton on Fire August 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Burgaw Library , 103 S Cowan Street, Burgaw.

This will be the group’s monthly meeting but is also open and free to the public.

Wilmington on Fire is a feature-length documentary that takes a historical and present day look at the Wilmington Massacre of 1898.

School supply drive The Pender County Clerk of Superior Court’s office is hosting a Stuff the Barrel drive for

school supplies for students in the community.

Communities In Schools of Cape Fear collects school supplies and provides them to counselors and social workers at each of Pender and New Hanover county public schools, who distribute them to students in need throughout the school year.

The drive will continue through Aug. 18. Supplies may be dropped off at the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw.

Pender Democrats Garden Gala Sept. 23 The Pender County Democratic Party’s Garden Gala will be hosted by the Bannerman Vineyards and Winery, 2624 Stag Road in Burgaw Sept. 23 at 5 p.m.

Featured speaker will be Wayne Goodwin, former North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and current chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party.

The Garden Gala includes live music and a raffle for a case of wine. Tickets, which are $30, include dinner and wine tasting. A sponsorship, available for $100, includes two tickets and advertising. Tickets may be purchased by check, made payable to PCDP and mailed to PO Box 4073, Surf

City, NC 28445.

For more information, contact: Pender County Democratic Party Chair, Debbi Fintak at 910-238-3996 (debbi.fintak@ gmail.com) or Secretary Anne Fondren at 910-352-2229 (pinkskies707@gmail.com).

Veterans golf Tourney Sept. 16 Chapter 885 of the Vietnam Veterans of America in Wilmington is having a golf tournament Sept.16 at Olde Point Golf and Country Club, Hampstead.

The purpose of the tournament is to raise funds to benefit the Veteran’s Outreach Program. Despite the name Vietnam Veterans, the chapter is an advocate for all veterans regardless of when he or she served in the military.

To register contact Mike O’Day at mod199th@yahoo. com or 910-398-8635, or Curt Farrison at 203-515-0034. If you would like to be a sponsor of the tournament please use the same contact information.

VVA 885 hopes to see you in September for golf and a lot of fun.

Thursday, August 24 •The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead meets every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead.

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

•Pender County Museum is open to the public for free (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com.

•Women in Networking meeting every Thursday from 9:3010:30 a.m. at Olde Point Country Club.

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

•The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Captain David Williams/Holly Shelter Volunteers Camp 2267 meets on the fourth Thursday each month at Holland’s Shelter Creek Restaurant, N.C. 53 East. at 6 p.m.

Friday, August 25 •Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday, August 29 •AlAnon meets at Hampstead United Methodist Church every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Room 9. The meeting is for family and friends of alcoholics. Everyone is welcome Wednesday, August 30 •Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information •The Coastal Pender Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Belvedere Country Club, 2368 Country Club Drive in Hampstead.

Thursday, August 31 •The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead.

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

•Pender County Museum is open to the public for free (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com.

•Women in Networking meeting every Thursday from 9:3010:30 a.m. at Olde Point Country Club.

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

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

Tuesday Sept.5 •The Burgaw Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Burgaw Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Members do not have to live in Burgaw to be a member of this service organization. For more information, call Alan King at 910-789-1074.

Wednesday Sept. 6 •The Hampstead Lions Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Topsail Presbyterian Church, Hwy. 217, at 7 p.m.

•Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information •The Coastal Pender Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Belvedere Country Club, 2368 Country Club Drive in Hampstead.

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American Legion Post 167 Hampstead Subject: CASINO MONTE CARLO NIGHT

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Please join us. On behalf of our members of American Legion, our first annual “Monte Carlo Casino Night” to be held on September 23rd, 2017.

This is your chance to join with the American Legion Veteran’s and their families to help repay the debt we owe, please support this fundraising event: Event Sponsored by the following:

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A parent or guardian must be present for this event. To get more information, contact the Burgaw Police Department at (910)259-4924.

Sponsored by: Watch for Me NC partners. Transportation will be provided for the 4 major apartments.

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This exciting event provides an excellent opportunity for exposure to the Converse and surrounding communities. During this spectacular night, our Post will sponsor several events, including: Vegas style casino games, a silent auction, raffles, food, drinks and live entertainment. Doors Open 6pm, tables open 7pm. Cost $45.00 with Paid Reservations On-Line, $50.00 at door. See our website for complete details at ncalpost167.org call or text to 585-305-7490 Brad Fisher Event Coordinator

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