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Volume 47, No. 43

Cooper talks GenX in Pender County Gov. Roy Cooper toured the Pender County Water Treatment Plant today with Pender County officials. This visit comes one week after Cooper directed state employees to work on the GenX contamination in the Cape Fear River.

“We are pleased the Governor is staying in contact with us and our regional partners on the issue of GenX in the public water supply,” stated George Brown, chairman of the Pender County Board of Commissioners.

“This is a public health issue,” Carolyn Moser, Director of Pender County Health and Human Services, said. “We are working closely with state and local health agencies to provide our Pender County Utilities customers factual and updated information.”

According to the latest Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) testing results, GenX is below the 140 parts per trillion.

“This is similar to one drop in a trillion gallons of water,” said Moser. “State Health Risk Assessments do not reflect areas of concern.”

“We will remain proactive in our pursuit of safe drinking water for our Pender County residents,” said Brown. “We will continue to work in collaboration with our regional, state, and federal agencies

to remedy the issue of GenX and other contaminates in the Cape Fear River.”

Pender County’s water treatment plant is located at 289 Quality Way, in the Pender Commerce Park. The water treatment plant went online in October 2012 and serves approximately 7,000 customers.

Prior to the plant operation, Pender County Utilities purchased groundwater from the Town of Wallace.

Pender County officials support Governor Roy Cooper’s action items including: s! 3TATE "UREAU OF )NVEStigation’s Diversion and Environmental Crimes Unit to assess whether a criminal investigation is warranted; s$ENIAL OF #HEMOURS NEW National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit to release GenX and other possible harmful compounds; s! REQUEST FOR A PUBLIC health assessment to review any potential long-term health effects of GenX. s! REQUEST OF 53 %0! TO move swiftly on completing a health assessment with the goal of setting regulatory standards. s#HANGES TO $%1 S PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS TO REQUIRE companies to disclose more information about the unregulated pollutants they release. s3UPPORT FOR LEGISLATION FOR more DEQ inspectors, engineers, environmental specialists and chemists, as well as resources to conduct long term GenX sampling.

Watch for Me program in Burgaw emphasizes safety

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Burgaw is a town that walks a lot. With the Osgood Canal walking trail snaking through town, many residents take advantage of the trail to walk

Pender County Sheriff Carson Smith is now the new president of the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association. Read about the association’s work on page 1B. Are you ready for some football? Pender County high school football teams took to the practice field Monday to begin the 2017 season. Read more and see photos in Sports on page 8A.

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and bike. The trail crosses several busy streets with crosswalks.

Burgaw has joined in the new Watch for Me NC program that interacts with citizens to

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Pender water treatment plant superintendent Matt Casto (above) talks with Governor Roy Cooper Monday at the county water plant. Cooper was in Pender County talking about GenX Division of Environmental Quality technicians (right) collect samples of Pender water for testing.

Phone scams busy in Burgaw

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Burgaw residents are reporting a number of phone scams employing a different twist – the calls use local numbers.

One elderly Burgaw resident reported a number of phone scam calls, each us-

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ing a local number, but obviously not originating in Pender County.

“Phone scams come and go. our last busy time was right before the tax deadline,” said Burgaw Police Chied Ed Hock. “Scammers tend to targed the elderly because they are not usually very tech-savy and often prove to be an easier target.”

Often scammers say they are calling about an overdue bill or a problem with a bank account and attempt to get important information such as bank account or credid card numbers. h)F THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH AN ACCOUNT in some way, they are not going to call on

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Communities in Schools of Cape Fear completed its summer enrichment camp this week, serving 51 students! The camp, held at Burgaw Middle School, included various hands-on learning opportunities, as well as special guest speakers. July 25, Pender County District Attorney Ben David engaged students with creative activities and spoke to students about bullying. July 26, families were invited to watch spoken word and motivational speaker LIFE end enjoy pizza and ice cream. Pender County Schools appreciates its partnership with Communities in Schools of Cape Fear and the opportunities it provides students. Pictured above, District Attorney Ben David speaks to students about the importance of respecting themselves and others during Communities in Schools of Cape Fear’s summer enrichment camp.

Gator season decision delayed by WRC

By Jefferson Weaver Contributing Writer Potential “gator boys” (and girls) will have to wait until next month to find out when North Carolina will set an alligator hunting season.

A special meeting of the Wildlife Resources Commis-

sion will be scheduled for August to receive the findings of the Alligator Task Force and deter mine the state’s next steps, according to Allen Boynton, Wildlife Diversity Program Coordinator with the WRC. “The Commission did not have room on its rather full

Pender EMS & Fire Report July 23-29 Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 184 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 43 Sloop Point Station 14 23 Hampstead Station 16 24 Surf City Station 23 18 Topsail Beach Station 4 6 Union Station 5 18 Rocky Point Station 7 30 Atkinson Station 9 15 Maple Hill Station 13 3 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 Station 29 4 Type of Calls Cancelled: 14 Refusals: 49 Stand by: 2 Transported: 107 Treated/released: 12 Fire Data Total Calls 56 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 4 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 5 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 10 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 12 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 7 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 9 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 5 EMS St. 4 Top. Beach 4 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 14 Motor Vehicle Crash 3 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 33 Cancelled 6 Ocean Rescue 0

agenda for a review of the final draft of the Alligator Management Plan,” Boynton said Thursday.

The July agenda for the WRC is usually one of the largest of the year, as the board starts a new fiscal year, looks at property acquisition and land use rules, and makes any needed last-minute changes to hunting and fishing regulations. Officials opted to call the August meeting due to the volume of information regarding the potential gator season.

Alligators are an endangered species according to federal law, and only by declassifying the saurian can the state establish a hunting season. A gator season was in the works for last year, but officials pushed for another year to establish a management plan, chart populations and study alligator-human conflicts.

North Carolina’s alligator population is concentrated in two sections of the state, both along the southeast coastal area (including Pender County) and in the northeast.

The draft plan created by the blue ribbon task force calls for limited permit hunt in some areas, as well as improving the state’s relocation program, providing training opportunities for alligator agents, and determining better management practices for the species.

Boynton noted that the draft plan calls for several additional studies that need to be completed before a season can be set. For example, a scientific survey of populations hasn’t been completed for decades, and the true density and diversity of the species is severely lacking, according to gator specialists with the state.

Keith Rogers, a retired Wildlife Enforcement officer from Lake Waccamaw and member of the panel, pointed out that when he was a child, gators were rare at the lake.

With strict protections, the slow-growing Carolina gators (which mature at a tired of the rate of their more southern cousins) have seemed to experience a population “explosion,” when the species is actually just recovering.

“Our for mer biolo gist pointed out that our gators don’t become sexually mature until they’re around ten years old,” Rogers said. “We now have a minimum of three generations who are old enough to breed, but we don’t know how many are male, how many are female, and how many are of what age. We really need some more data or else we’ll look around and we will be right back where we were, with no gators anywhere.”

The date of the August meeting will be announced this week.

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portant to never give out personal information over the phone – information such as account numbers, social security numbers, birthdays or addresses.

“And never confirm any personal information to someone on the phone. More often than not, a legitimate contact will be done my mail and not over the phone,” Hock said.

Hock urged residents to contact the police department or other local law enforcement agencies if you receive questionalble phone calls.

Continued from page 1A the phone. You will receive a letter on official letterhead. I always recomend to never call the number that is given by the individual on the phone.

Always call the number you know at the bank or the financial institution,” Hock said.

“That way you know you are not calling a scammer’s cell phone or another number that is routed to a different place.

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By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer The Communities in Schools (CIS) program has constructed a planetarium for its summer camp at Burgaw Middle School. They accomplished the build because of a generous donation of 100 boxes from Wilmington Box Company and the loan of a projector from the Pender County Library, in Burgaw.

Jared Pinkston, Pender High School Science teacher, is the CIS camp STEM teacher who is responsible for creating the project for the students to view. After the camp is over, the planetarium will be on loan to the library and Pender High School.

Pinkston serves as the robotics coach at Pender High School and also for students at Trask High School, Pender Early College and Pender High School. When Sally Fields hired him to do the STEM activities for her summer camp program this summer, she wanted to have astronomy or robotics included in the program.

Since they were unable to get the planetarium from UNCW this year, Pinkston’s robotics team thought about the cardboard planetarium after seeing one on the Internet.

“We got a few members of the robotics team and me and a few CIS members, and we started processing all the cardboard to make it into a planetarium. I think each triangle on the cardboard probably took 30 minutes to process. There are six pentagons and five hexagons, so it was a total of 75 triangles. It was a bigger job than we had imagined. It looked very easy on the internet,” explained Pinkston.

Pinkston said that they will probably continue to add to the existing project. It took about five hours for four people to put it up, and then one and a half hours for the 16 students to take down. Summer camp students also pitched in to help with moving pieces around.

Pinkston believes that, with a lot of students, they can probably take it down in a day in order to do a show.

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Students constructed this planetarium out of cardboard boxes. with the intention of being able to use it throughout the school district; so that Burgaw Middle, Pender High and the different after school programs throughout the county can take it and set it up at the different sites. It will enable us to do some real astronomy work with students. We are also thinking about using it regularly at the library to do some science throughout the community,” said Pinkston.

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During the day, you can point out the constellations and show where they would be in the sky.

Then when the students go home at night, they can actually look at them,” Pinkston added.

During the summer camp, the group worked on other projects with the kids. One involved making their own 20X powerful telescopes. They also focused on making a solar lens that could be used to magnify, but they also learned about how lenses can make you look at things upside down.

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event will involve a steam works competition. The team will also go on a two-hour tour of UNC Pembroke where the kids will be introduced to the campus and receive information about applying to attend the school. Other students from Pender County are invited to join them. They must be students entering grades nine though 12 and must be between 14 and 18 years old.

“Ideally as a teacher, I would like to see this project expand so that the Pender County teachers can use it at the classroom level, whether they are trying to teach concepts in earth science or biology. That was another neat thing about this being projector-based. It allows us to not only study the planets, but we can project microcellular images, what the cells look like on the inside; and there is one design for traveling through the human body, so students can see how organs work. So it’s not only in astronomy, but it also has uses in earth science, history and biology. Ultimately, it is something that could be used to teach a variety of topics,” said Pinkston.

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Downtowns are good to save, if you have one Consider the Johnston County community of Cleveland.

Situated between Smithfield and Clayton, Cleveland is like many areas within what used to be a half-hour’s drive to Raleigh. It’s seen explosive growth in recent years, as well as infrastructure and public If they are so bound service needs. There is a fine and determined to spend new high school, and what was money on revitalizing the last surviving country store downtowns, they need to has adapted to the new times.

It is affectionately referred to look more in the direcas the local “Walmart” by folks tion of places hit hard who go there to buy low-priced by the hurricanes, rather gasoline, quality local meat and than the suburbs they produce, hardware and other can see from Raleigh. necessities from a staff who call many customers by their first names.

Cleveland is a pleasant slice of small town South – but there is one problem. Cleveland isn’t a town.

Yet the General Assembly and the governor apparently had no problem giving the “town” of Cleveland a $20,000 grant for downtown redevelopment. While Cleveland did have more than one store decades ago, it has never had a downtown area.

The sponsors of that pork barrel inclusion have been scrambling, with blame being shifted from one co-sponsor to another. The Johnston County Commissioners are also in a bit of a quandary, since the money (if it’s handed over) will go to the county, and the board is apparently split on giving it back and seeming ungrateful, or taking the money now to figure out what do later.

It should not have taken the news media to discover this little tidbit (or others like it) in the latest budget. We’re more than a little disgusted that for all the howling about fiscal responsibility, it seems those dogs don’t hunt after all. Seems that the budget watchdogs of each party, as well as the new governor who jumped on the fiscal responsibility bandwagon, might have noticed something odd about providing a downtown redevelopment grant for a downtown that never existed.

Now, to be fair: we have seen some unusually outstanding fiduciary behavior in recent years, much more so than the old days of barely a decade back, when senior solons got to pick how much they wanted to take from the state coffers for hometown projects designed to ensure votes next time around. The trend in recent years has been more toward the other end of the pendulum’s swing, reducing the size and cost of state government while returning as much as possible to the people who own that government (namely, the taxpayers).

Cleveland is doing very well, thanks to high real estate values in Johnston County. Indeed, Johnston and Pender often share space on the same lists when high-growth areas of the state are discussed.

But we would like to respectfully ask the state government to think about it a minute.

If they are so bound and determined to spend money on revitalizing downtowns, they need to look more in the direction of places hit hard by the hurricanes, rather than the suburbs they can see from Raleigh.

Our county’s struggling communities are likely just as deserving, and more in need of, some legislator’s walkingaround money. Unlike Cleveland, we have several incorporated downtown areas that do need attention, towns such as Atkinson and Watha. The beach towns may need guidance and planning more than redevelopment, but we are not being humorous when we point out that the unincorporated “towns” of Currie, Rocky Point and yes, Hampstead/Scotts Hill have grown just as rapidly as Cleveland. All three had and have viable business districts, if not formal downtowns.

We have also been hit even harder by the down economy and the hurricanes. Where is this pot of free money, and how does one find a place at the trough?

What we’d really like to see if more effort being put into stopping this little misstep from becoming a full-bore walkabout into the bad old days. We hope the General Assembly has sense enough to be better stewards of the public trust, and not let the lovely community of Cleveland become better known as North Carolina’s own Bridge to Nowhere.

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The wretched month of August For nearly 20 years, I have written an annual column describing my loathing for the eighth month of the year, August.

As the first date of this dreaded month approached, I was contemplating doing things differently this year.

I thought perhaps I should instead praise August, and point out that watermelons are plentiful, dove season is only a month away, and it’s a dandy time to go swimming, either in a cool dark canal or the beach. After all, it would be a nice change to extol the virtues of the last true month of summer.

Who am I kidding?

I hate August.

August is the root canal in the year’s mouth, and there is no more Novacaine. August is shredded fiberglass insulation on the bathroom floor. August is a bad goat with the bloat.

I do not like the month of August.

Indeed, my angst at August always manages to steal some of my joy at the months of July and September. My beloved Miss Rhonda’s birthday is in July, but it’s so close to the end of the month that August always gets in and ruins things, like a muddy dog in a basketful of clean, delicate laundry.

Case in point: for three of the past five years, we have not been able to spend much time together on her birthday because her dad was in the hospital. I blame August.

Now, I must add a caveat: I do not hate my dear friend and brother in Christ, who is also named August. He has absolutely nothing in

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Jefferson Weaver common with this disgusting, disreputable, decaysmelling month that makes me descend into awkward alliteration and run-on sentences.

My friend August is cool; the month of August, however, is humid, hot, horrid, homunculousinian excuse for a month that makes me take archaic words and turn them into mouth-mangling modifiers.

Dang it. I did it again.

I hate August.

By August, the sensible fish – as if I had time to fish – have gone deep, and only come out at night when the mosquitoes will protect them from fishermen. The blackfish still bite, of course, but I have never found a way to properly cook a blackfish. I am fairly sure Ol’ Grindle is the official fish of August, since blackfish will continue to try and bite you after he has been caught, cleaned and in the frying pan. There’s a true story behind that which I will tell sometime, but that’s a column for another day.

There is nothing to hunt

in August, other than wild pigs, and I can’t stomach the idea of wasting a barbecue because the Augustinian heat will spoil a carcass in less time than it takes to say Augustinian.

Going to the beach for fishing has a certain attraction, save for the fact that one would have to survive the travellers who are going to have a good time or die trying, and they don’t care who they have to run over to have that good time.

August is when bathing suits and beach gear are put away in the store – despite the fact that we’ll have beach weather at least through December – and back-to-school supplies tower over shoppers in big box stores. I could handle the school supplies, were it not for the Christmas decorations peeking out from behind boxes of notebooks. I am fairly sure I saw a sadistically jolly-looking Santa Claus handing out school-approved book bags the other day.

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Help for seniors addicted to opioids Dear Savvy Senior, I’m worried about my 72year-old mother who has been taking the opioid medication Vicodin for her hip and back pain for more than a year. I fear she’s becoming addicted to the drug but I don’t know what to do.

Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, The opioid epidemic is a national problem that is hitting people of all ages, including millions of older Americans. Here’s what you should know and do to help your mother.

The cause The main reason opioid addiction has become such a problem for people over age 50 is because over the past two decades, opioids have become a commonly prescribed (and often overprescribed) medication by doctors for all different types of pain like arthritis, cancer, neurological diseases and other illnesses that become more common in later life.

Nearly one-third of all Medicare patients – almost 12 million people – were prescribed opioid painkillers by their physicians in 2015. That same year, 2.7 million Americans over age 50 abused painkillers.

Taken as directed, opioids can manage pain effectively when used for a short amount of time. But with

long-term use, people need to be screened and monitored because around 5 percent of those treated will develop an addiction disorder and abuse the drugs.

Signs of addiction Your mother may be addicted to opioids if she can’t stop herself from taking the drug, and her tolerance continues to go up. She may also be addicted if she keeps using opioids without her doctor’s consent, even if it’s causing her problems with her health, money, family or friends.

If you think your mom’s addicted, ask her to see a doctor for an evaluation. Go to the family or prescribing physician, or find a specialist through the American Society of Addiction Medicine (see ASAM.org) or the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP.org). It’s also important to be positive and encouraging. Addiction is a medical matter, not a character flaw. Repeated use of opioids actually changes the brain.

Treatments Treatment for opioid addiction is different for each person, but the main goal is to help your mom stop using the drug and avoid using it

again in the future.

To help her stop using the drug, her doctor can prescribe certain medicines to help relieve her withdrawal symptoms and control her cravings. These medicines include methadone (often used to treat heroin addiction), buprenorphine, and naltrexone.

After detox, behavioral treatments such as individual counseling, group or family counseling, and cognitive therapy can help her learn how to manage depression, avoid the drug, deal with cravings, and heal damaged relationships.

For assistance, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration confidential help line at 800-662-4357, or see SAMHSA. gov. They can connect you with treatment services in your state that can help your mom.

Also, if you find that your mom has a doctor who prescribes opioids in excess or without legitimate reason, you should report him or her to your state medical board, which licenses physicians.

For contact information visit FSMB.org.

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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Another wish come true We have another wish family visiting our island this month. Can you believe it?

Wish children can choose to go anywhere they want to go, have anything their hearts desire, (within reason, of course, with exceptions), meet anyone they dream of meeting, or BE anything they wish to be (like a superhero, a fireman or policeman) All things considered, it seems remarkable that we have had three children choose our island for their wish in the past two years.

Never mind we were voted the top beach community in the country by Trip Advisor (shhh, let’s keep this a secret).

It is not the accolades, but the ambiance of our island that draws people here.

As the Make a Wish island liaison, I get very excited about personalizing the experience, involving the community in offering the family a warm island welcome. From fresh produce to gift cards, golfing and boating, dining and shopping excursions, they have a lot to do in a week, including relaxing on the beach.

The Make a Wish Foundation grants wishes to children with life threatening conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. While the excitement and respite this brings families is indescribable, one of the most amazing aspects of granting wishes is the joy they bring to others who have the opportunity to share the power of a wish, even in small anonymous ways.

The first folks who experimented with this idea had no idea what they were getting into, or what to expect, they just knew that a seven-yearold boy who was soon to die of leukemia dreamed of being a police officer. The experience of granting Chris’ wish was so powerful for those who participated they decided to make it permanent. After collecting $2,000 donations in their community, they granted their first wish in 1981, and Make a Wish was born.

Though children are allowed only one wish, the first wish ever granted was actually three – to be a police officer, to go to Disneyland and to ride in a hot air balloon. Interesting, considering he was also a seven-year-old boy with leukemia, and today, more than 50 percent of wish children request a Disney experience.

He was only seven years, 269 days old when he died. But he taught me about being a man.

Even though he was only a boy.

I can tell you that because of meeting Chris, I am an entirely different man.

Tommy Austin, Make-AWish co-founder It’s been more than 30 years since my son Chris received his wish, and I am still amazed and inspired how one little boy’s dream to be a policeman has touched the lives of so many thousands of people.”

Linda Pauling, mother of Chris, whose wish inspired the Make-A-Wish foundation Nationally, the Make-AWish Foundation has granted more than 285,000 wishes. So can you.

My Spin

Tom Campbell

Loyalty “On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country‌â€? That’s the opening sentence of the oath Boy Scouts take when joining. I remembered this oath as President Trump spoke to an estimated 70,000 at the Boy Scout Jamboree.

This language is as transparent as cellophane but is being abused by too many too often.

Our duty and responsibility is to our government of laws, not just to a political party or philosophy, a caucus (or faction within that caucus), or even to a certain demographic class, race, or segment of the populous.

Weaver Continued from page 4A Speaking of Christmas, August brings to mind Boris Karloff singing “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,� except without any redeeming qualities. Had the Grinch been born in August, I am sure the ending of that classic cartoon would have involved screaming and plunder worthy of the worst Viking holiday.

I am fairly sure August affects retailers in an adverse manner, considering how many winter coats will soon replace summer clothes.

Were I in the market for a winter coat, I sure as heck wouldn’t want to have to share sweat to try one on in the middle of August.

Roadkill I can handle, but stranger sweat? Oh heck no.

Especially not in August.

August, you are a wretch, a poltroon, a plague. You are a half-cooked tofu hot dog on

Messer Continued from page 4A chickens and ducks. And a cadre of cats (and more about that later, too).

I normally drive the tractor, pulling a wagon load of kids through the wooded trail to the pond, and after a quick look at the old dam and millstones, back again. One hot day last week, I sought the shade and rocking chairs on the porch of the basketmaker’s shop, and met a shop volunteer who said she also fed the animals. I asked her to tell me about herself and her activities. “I’m Cindy Chamer, born in Reno, Nevada. I moved to Virginia, Fairfax, and came to Wilmington about five years ago. I have son who lives here.� “How did you find Poplar Grove?� I asked Cindy. “A neighbor, who wanted to come up here and explore,� she said. “I came here with her and we’ve been hooked up here, it’ll be two years next month. We just came up here, looked around to explore the animals. I just love the animals.� “Had you any experience with animals before? Have you ever milked a cow?� I asked. “Never!� she laughed. “Dogs and cats, but never any experience on a farm.

Milk a cow? No, my mother lived on a ranch one time, out in Nevada, but those were beef cattle.� “Which animals do you like most?� I asked. “I don’t really have any preference, I like ‘em all,� she said.

With such a range of different kinds of animals, I wondered, “Are any of them finicky eaters?� “Yes,� she thought for a minute, “The horses have their own special diet. It’s all grain, because if they have anything else, they’ll swell up. They do eat grass, they go up in the field and eat grass,

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It is a pledge that the oath taker will represent all people within the individual’s purview.

We see this misinterpretation in today’s business world, where loyalty appears to be applied almost exclusively to shareholders and executives, minimizing or overlooking altogether the employees, customers and the communities they serve. Religious institutions too often focus on the clergy, institution or a particular congregation, not to the community at large.

The same misdirection can be applied to education, healthcare, our environment and just about any topic you can name, but nowhere is this loyalty more abused than in today’s political spectrum.

Lawmakers, behind closed doors, craft laws and budgets with only a handful of people making critical decisions.

Putting aside the reality that seldom are public hearings conducted to discuss and deliberate the issue, too frequently the collective body of legislators know little or nothing about bills until they are asked to vote.

Legislative districts are drawn, again behind closed doors, without regard to all

the electorate but only to the party in power to ensure they remain in control.

These are just two examples that have become the norm.

And let us hasten to say both political parties are (or have been) equally guilty.

We owe loyalty to our families, our friends, employers, church and to all organizations to which we belong. We would go further by extending loyalty - or perhaps more aptly put, respect - to our President, our Governor or any high-ranking official, but loyalty is a two-way proposition. No cabinet official, no elected representative and no party should be totally loyal to a single person to the exclusion of the broader obligation to God and Country.

Our nation’s history is filled with examples of men and women who followed this loyalty oath, who not only pledged loyalty but, too often, gave their lives defending it.

Let us be vigilant in ensuring ours is not a misplaced loyalty.

Tom Campbell is former assistant North Carolina State Treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of state issues. NC Spin airs Saturday at 8 a.m. on WILM-TV Wilmington.

a gluten-free bun that was rejected by a hungry stray dog on a Monday between paydays.

August, oh August, how do I hate thee? Let me count the ways.

August marks the start of our tropical season, as well as the time for more dry storms that produce high winds and lightning, but no rain. When the skies are clear --- wait, no, the skies never are really clear in August, except in brief patches of hope that are instantly extinguished by parsimonious clouds that act like every drop of rain is a personal sacrifice.

August is a fish left in a cooler from earlier this summer.

As has been noted before, I love to eat. However, August is generally too hot to allow a decent meal, so I wander around half-hungry, yet fully cognizant of the disorder that comes from eating when the weather is

as overbearing as a poorlycreated analogy in another run-on sentence.

August, you reek.

Yet in just 31 days – 31 miserable days of torment worthy of a sequel to Dante’s Inferno – we will greet September. The Golden Princess of the Year awaits with church homecomings, slightly cooler temperatures, and the first leaves that bring the succor of Autumn. True, September is usually the busiest hurricane month, but it’s also the month dove season starts.

September is when football – real football, the kind played by high school heroes – really kicks in, and the love of the game is as evident as on an April baseball diamond.

September is when the skies are clearing at night, and the stars wink down with the promise that they’ll be brighter in a few more weeks, bringing the time for the coonhounds to tune up

for the joyful refrain that means a coon has treed.

September is when the beaches are empty but the water is still warm, save for those times when the Labrador contests the Gulf Stream’s schedule and a little bit of Arctic Ocean makes its way south for the winter. September means colder, firmer fish, the snapping blues and slabsided mackerel and the ubiquitous spot.

September has promise – but August, wretched August, holds sway for a few more weeks. Then we have months of cooler weather and happy memories— except for that wretched month of February, which is right around the corner.

For the moment however, I will be content to just hate August.

Jefferson Weaver is a columnist and contributing writer with the Post & Voice.

Contact him at jeffersonweaver@nrcolumbus.com.

and they get hay twice a day, but that’s all. “Pigs? They’ll eat anything, but they get grain, twice a day, and vegetables once a day,� she continued, and added that they’re fed on the ground. “They used to have a trough,� she said, “but pigs root through the dirt for food anyway.� “And then we have the goats, they get grain and hay. Pigs’ll eat hay too, they get hay in the evening along with their vegetables. “We get vegetables from

Port City Produce, every Tuesday they donate to us, 10 to 15 boxes of their ‘throw away’ stuff. Also, Harris Teeter gives to us a couple times a week. We pick it up from there, separate it, bag it. And then we cut it up and feed it to ‘em, every day. “We have three refrigerators, we have to process it when we get it. We go through a lot of vegetables, because the pigs and goats, and the chickens, they get some vegetables, too. Broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce . . .�

“How many chickens do you have?� I asked.

Cindy thought about it, and as if doing a mental inventory, answered, “We probably have about 30 chickens, 4 or 5 roosters.�

I told Cindy I had seen one of the tour leaders showing a rooster, Happy Jowls, to a group of kids, letting them put the bird who seemed to enjoy it. “Yeah, our chickens and roosters are very friendly,

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper took a tour of the Pender County water treatment plant Monday. Pictured above are plant superintendent Matt Casto, Pender Utilities Director Michael Mack, Pender County Commission Chairman George Brown, and Cooper.

Pender County Christian Services

Growing to serve a growing need

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Pender County Christian Services in Burgaw is planning to enlarge its boutique and thrift store. The town has approved the 930 squarefoot expansion, which will

allow the nonprofit organization enough space to merge what is currently two separate shopping areas into one larger room.

For all clothing items, visitors will shop from the enlarged Boutique area.

The proceeds from sales in the shop help PCCS meet its mission of helping our neighbors in need with food and clothing. Â The store has something for everyone, all at low prices.

The back part of the building will become The Bargain Center, where all other merchandise will be sold. In this part of the store, a service area will also be available for clients who have referrals for items such as food, diapers, Ensure and Glucerna.

PCCS also currently provides needed services such

as opportunities for employment, job training, support and mentoring programs to those who are referred by other agencies. The organization operates on the belief that by meeting the needs of the community, they can improve the quality of life for everyone and promote unity within community.�‌
 “We are so cramped right now and we are growing. We have grown to the point that we are able to offer better services to our clients and to the public,� said PCCS President Sandy Harris. “We want the people to realize that what they are giving or what they are buying from us helps us to be sustainable and to help others in the community.�

The organization was

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Byrd’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church -Summer Bible Study/Movie Series-

On July 5, 2017, Byrd’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church kicked off their Summer Bible Study/Movie Series. The adults watched the movie, “FIREPROOF�, while the children watched “Veggie Tales, Story of Noah and the Ark�.

We praise God! Adult visitors attended from other churches from as far as the Rocky Point and Leland areas! We were also blessed to have several youth attending the Summer Bible Study/Movie Series night. Adults enjoy the movie in the church fellowship hall, while the youth enjoy the movie in the church administration building Sunday school room. • On July 12, 2017, the adults watched the movie, “The SHACKâ€?, and the children watched “The Samuel Morris Storyâ€?. • On July 26, 2017, the adults watched the movie, “Heaven Is Realâ€?, the small children watched “Veggie Tails and Bible Manâ€?.

Before each movie, Byrd’s Chapel, Pastor James H. Faison, III, teaches a brief Bible lesson related to the movie with a question and answer period at the end of the movie. Snacks and beverages are also served during and after the fellowship.

During the children’s ministry, videos focused on Christian principles are reinforced as well as a question and answer period, songs and even praise dancing.

The feature movie will be announced during regular Sunday morning services prior to the Wednesday Bible Study and Movie night feature which are scheduled to begin at 6:30.

Spread the word and please invite church members, friends, neighbors, and strangers, young and young at heart, to enjoy the fellowship, but most importantly, learn more about Jesus and the Christian walk!

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Sea Turtle Hospital News

By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice This week our lucky number seven intern is Morgan Scholtz The Asheville native started out playing softball for Piedmont College (Demorest, Ga.) but once she transferred to UNCW in 2016 she tur ned her focus to Marine Biology.

Although she hadn’t yet visited us she kept hearing good things about our work from her college friend who was one of our Saturday UNCW semester interns, and yet even more from turtle project volunteers when she was sitting nests in Kure Beach.

She decided to apply for the Saturday internship that first year, but with limited spaces available she did not make the cut. But after a visit to the hospital she was “determined to work with sea turtles.” With a leap of faith she applied for our summer internship and obviously this time she made it.

From her college friend she knew that working with us “would mean a lot of cleaning.” The amount of daily cleaning done by our staff is something that most visitors cannot begin to appreciate. It’s not only turtle baths but also turtle tanks, floors and walls, equipment, and lots of dishes and towels. Lots and lots of towels, which explains our two commercial size washers and three dryers.

One thing that her friend did not mention was food prep.

I didn’t know that we were responsible for getting the food and supplements ready every morning.”

Yep – turtles gotta eat! She was not only surprised by the amount of hands-on work but also that after a few weeks of close supervision and sea turtle boot camp we basically cut these gals and guys loose to run the hospital, with benign oversight.

“It’s a lot of responsibility, knowing that you’re in charge.

But – I’m really glad that we have it.”

Morgan is our big girl Snookie’s primary caretaker, and Snookie takes a lot of attention.

“I love it, I love her. I didn’t necessarily choose her to be ‘my turtle.’ In fact everybody says that Snookie chose me.

It’s not simple to calm an almost 400-pound turtle who is not happy when her tank is drained but it seems to come easily to me.

When she was still going through her daily hour of honey treatment I would sit with her and hum and sing.

For a Jersey girl (we admitted Snookie last year after she stranded in new Jersey) it’s odd that she really likes country music. When she falls asleep when I’m with her it’s like she trusts me totally. I feel really good about that.”

For the third time this summer our interns have carried

Morgan Scholtz turtles to the surf during our releases. This time Morgan chose to carry one of the regular staff ’s favorite Kemp’s, Maz. After more than two years of some pretty intensive treatments (including cold laser) she was ready to go home and Morgan chose to release her because “Maz was the first turtle that I was able to persuade to eat on a regular basis.” In addition to releasing several rehabilitated turtles Morgan had the chance to send out a few hatchlings that had hit the snooze button while their nest-mates left.

Tours are a huge part of our mission and Morgan likes dispensing turtle information as well as answering specific questions about our work. She said her most heartwarming moment came when a visitor told her if I’ve learned nothing else here today it’s that I’m never leaving the beach again without cleaning up after myself.

Morgan has some advice for anybody considering our twelve-week internship.

“Don’t give up if you don’t get accepted the first time. Apply again because Miss Jean notices when somebody is persistent and has a real interest. Although not everybody may see the benefits of what we do if you are able to touch just one person a day it’s one more person who cares about sea turtles.”

Morgan echoes the sentiments of every one of our eight interns: they love living together in the intern house and even spend their time away from the hospital doing things together.

“We celebrate together, just like a family.”

Shortly Morgan will return to her studies at UNCW as a rising senior. After graduation she plans to take a year off before deciding on further options “working with marine animals. Not sure I’ll eventually become a vet; possibly will start as a vet tech.”

Turtle hospital still a hot summer attraction There’s no denying that this summer has been hot. And there’s also no denying that our hospital continues to be a major attraction for the Topsail

area with an average of up to 5,000 visitors every week.

We are open daily (except Wednesdays and Sundays) from noon until 4 p.m.. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for active military and seniors 65 and older and $3 for children younger than 13. The hospital is located at 302 Tortuga Lane in Surf City. From N.C. 50/210 turn onto Charlie Medlin Dr. (your landmark is Shipwreck Point Mini Golf) and follow it through the roundabout onto Tortuga.

Our gift shop is open during tours and we have exclusive hospital clothing and plush animal merchandise, and lots of new and rotating sea turtle things. Kids (and adults) are amazed at our large variety of stuffed turtles, and this year we’ve got a new kid’s “Doctor Bag” with everything they’ll need to care for their own plush turtle (or family dog!)

Stop in and meet our turtles, our staff and our summer interns. Lines can be long at times, so be prepared with sunscreen and an umbrella to make your own shade. Saturdays tend to be the least crowded day for a visit. And no more craters in our road! Over the winter the Town of Surf City laid down asphalt.

We get visitors of all ages and abilities and have been lucky enough to have several wheelchairs for them to use, at no charge. But we can always use a few more.

If you or anyone you know has a wheelchair in good condition that is no longer being used please contact us at the hospital during business hours at 910-329-0222 or text Jean at 910-470-2800. We’d love to be able to provide a way for those who need a little help to enjoy their visit, and it’s a tax deductible donation.

It’s crossover season Nests are hatching and mamas are still laying. We’re officially in our crossover season which will continue to the end of August, the traditional end of nesting here on Topsail.

We’re still a bit behind in total nests compared to last year, which was one of the record number years, but there is no way to predict what might happen in the next month.

Turtle moms can also be

stymied by, or worse, become entangled in an obstacle of some kind. There are local ordinances regarding the digging of/abandoning holes in the sand. They are dangerous not only to turtles but to humans.

And be sure to take your beach paraphernalia (chairs, toys, canopies) with you when you leave.

Our Topsail Turtle Project olunteers are patrolling every morning. They are easily identified by their special “beach walker” shirts and are always willing to talk turtle” with you.

Even with all the coverage by our Topsail Turtle Project volunteers it’s possible to miss nesting signs for a variety of reasons. That’s why we ask you to be our extra eyes and to report any tracks to our Director of Beach Operations Terry Meyer a 910-470-2880; Hospital Director Jean Beasley at 910470-2800 or the state hotline for stranded, sick and injured turtles at 252-241-7367. The state number picks up 24/7.

Still getting hooked by an easy meal We’ll keep repeating this information for as long as the summer fishing includes catching turtles. Sea turtles don’t always think before they bite and that’s why we continue to see so many that have tangled with a hook.

When you’ve thrown out your line hoping for a nice big fish and you end up with a turtle it’s obviously not what you or the turtle were hoping for. It happens quite often, but when we admit a turtle that’s been hooked from a pier, boat or beach our only interest is in getting it treated and back home ASAP. And seeing these turtles at our hospital actually does have an upside: it contributes to a data base of information on sea turtle growth, development and populations. We really appreciate the fact that so many of you have been on board with this effort.

If you do happen to hook a turtle please do not yank the line out, especially if you cannot see the hook. Leave the hook in place and cut the line, leaving at least two feet of it to secure to the turtle’s shell with some tape (duct tape works well.)

The pier managers can assist you with the process, and have the contact information to ensure that the turtle gets the proper follow-up care.

Turtle sightings and strandings Please be on the lookout for any turtle you see stranded (for any reason) on the beaches, in marshy areas or floating listlessly in water. It’s important that stranded turtles be exposed for hours, subject to weather and predators. Meyer at 910-470-2880 or Jean at 910470-2800. You may also call the state hotline at 252-241-7367 (picks up 24/7) or our hospital during operating hours 910329-0222.

Branch selected for Yale scholars program Te r s h o n a B r a n ch o f Burgaw has been admitted to the Yale Young Global Scholars program. The Yale University program is designed to challenge top performing high school students with fast-paced university-level material.

Branch was admitted to the Biomedical Biological Science session of YYGS, which emphasizes the study of biological process and applications.

Students will explore interdisciplinary scientific disciplines such as epidemiology, biochemistry, neuroscience, ecology, and systems biology.

Participants also attend lectures by Yale faculty members and renowned practitioners on recognizing and understanding contemporary and global issues, and strategize responses in innovate solutions.

Scholars also work in Capstone project groups to identify problems in a specific topic, conduct rigorous background research and purpose solutions while residing on the beautiful historic Yale University campus.

Branch’s application was received among YYGS’ largest,

Rev. James H. Faison, III

Reflections of a parent/ teacher, part three

By Dr. Chris Wirszyla Cape Fear Elementary Special to the Post & Voice Kids, both in schools and in your own family, possess characteristics and talents that enable them to be on a range from independent to dependent.

“Old School” parenting and teaching taught toward the being independent side.

Kids were expected to listen to, respect and learn from their parents, elders and teachers the things that would make them a functioning member of society. This is what you need to know, now go out and learn it or how to do it, and get it done, or face the consequences, whatever they may be. I, myself, growing up in the 60’s, was certainly exposed to this type of parenting and teaching.

As I got into the later 70’s the culture was changing.

Sometime over the next generation or two, Old School was out and alternatives were in.

Parents and teachers are in a real dilemma with the perfect storm of several factors that have produced a stereotypical image of kids today. When it was time for my generation to have kids, many parents swore they wouldn’t bring up their kids the way they were forced to do things.

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How do you want to do it? Give us your parameters instead of us, as parents and teachers, setting the parameters for you.

So now we have (some, not all) kids, or young adults, that when faced with a situation, instead of just getting it done, try to analyze all the different ways it can be done, and try to find the one way that is going to be easiest and the most convenient.

In the meantime, it doesn’t get done. Choices are great, kids are free to choose what they want or the way they want it, but when it comes to efficiency and effectiveness, and we need to get it done, the parent or teacher should have the first and final say. Time and money ain’t cheap.

Those who were in the military realize the value of effectiveness and efficiency in accomplishing group or individual tasks. It’s amazing to me, that I can be telling a third grader something, me, with my PhD, National Board Certification, and 29 years’ experience, and that third grader is either denying it or think the way they are doing it is better than my way..

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist Several years ago I put together a trip for the family to head to New York. My mother had always wanted to visit Niagara Falls, and I decided to figure a way to make it happen. My wife and I took one day off of work, a Friday, and we grabbed my parents and kids and started the drive.

Along the way, we made a stop at the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia for our lunch. This is the same bridge depicted on the quarter representing West Virginia if you are unfamiliar.

We stayed overnight near the Pennsylvania/New York border and finished the drive to our destination the follow-

ing morning.

To this day she still says that trip is one of the highlights of her life.

We often call these types of things a portion of our ‘bucket list.’ This is due to the fact that it is something you want to do before you kick the bucket.

I posed a question on a couple of social media sites last week asking “what is the one place you would want to visit before your time on this earth is finished?�

The responses came in quickly surprisingly. In one hour I had nearly 40 different people respond actually. It was clear, that it is something people think about often. It struck to one’s passion to experience adventure that we often put on the back burner in our daily lives.

Out of the two score of responses in that first hour, 36 referenced national parks.

Again, that is a telling admission showing people want to see the world as God made it rather than the way man has transformed it. Not only do we want adventure, we want it to be a natural scene and experience.

However, I posed the question not to find out where

people wanted to go. I posed it to show people how easy it is to actually do.

After the one hour period allotted for responses, I started mapping out where the respondents lived compared to where they wanted to go.

Roughly 80 percent lived within a day’s drive of their top choice of travel locations.

I figured fuel costs based on a vehicle that gets 15 miles per gallon, which nearly every vehicle on the road gets at a minimum, and posted the money it would take to make a trip and the length of time to get there. Nearly all could be driven, spend one day at the location, and driven back for under $250. A weekend and a personal day on either a Friday or Monday would be all the time missed from work.

It was that easy. Sure, there were some that said if they took the trip they wanted to spend more than a day there, and I understand that. But should that keep you from visiting the one place you want to go to the most?

We have a lot of great things to see in this world, this country and this state. We are not guaranteed to wake up the next day. When I look at my

life and what I hope to be the remaining years of my life, there are a few things I still want to experience; things such as my kids falling in love, getting married, and starting their families.

Those things will go towards making my life complete. There are places I still want to see before I die, such as Yellowstone, Zion, and Yosemite national parks.

Missing those things, or seeing someone else’s life end before experiencing the things that they deem important, brings sadness. Those that get to experience the things life can hold, we consider a rich and full life.

It is too easy to start experiencing those bucket list items if we just go ahead and do it. –Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, an associate member of Pope and Young, and an official measurer of both. He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor.

Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ gmail.com.

NCDMV reminds drivers to lock up to prevent theft The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is reminding drivers to keep their cars, trucks and other vehicles safe. “The best way to prevent vehicle theft, is to be aware of your surroundings,� said Steve Watkins, director of NCDMV’s License & Theft Bureau, which investigates vehicle theft. “Vehicle theft is a crime of opportunity and happens quickly,� he warned.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a vehicle is stolen every 45 seconds and 42

percent of the vehicles are never recovered. Vehicle theft is a billion-dollar crime, with the cost of stolen vehicles coming in at more than $5 billion in 2015 alone.

In 2015, more than 13,000 vehicles were reported stolen in North Carolina, but only 1,287 arrests were made to recover 25 percent of the vehicles. In that same year, the License and Theft Bureau recovered 915 vehicles valued at $7.8 million. For 2016, those numbers increased by 7% to 984 recovered vehicles at $8.5 million.

The state’s most popular stolen vehicles were 1997 Honda Accords and full-size 2004 Ford pickup trucks.

As a reminder, there are several ways for drivers to help prevent vehicle theft: s0ARK IN WELL LIT AREAS s,OCK ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS when you park. s$O NOT LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE unattended while it is running. s$O NOT LEAVE YOUR KEYS IN your vehicle. s!LWAYS CONCEAL YOUR VALUables.

Founded in 1921, the NCDMV’s License and Theft Bureau is the state’s oldest law enforcement agency. In addition to vehicle theft, the License and Theft Bureau investigates identity fraud, title fraud and enforces regulations for the state’s emissions inspection stations.

If you have questions about vehicle theft or fraud, citizens can contact the NCDMV’s License and Theft Bureau at 919861-3143 or visit MyNCDMV. com and search “License and Theft.�

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tion, “From Hampstead, grew up in Old Pointe, the first house in Old Pointe. “Almost four years ago I started volunteering, when they opened up the sanctuary and got the first rescue horse, and my sister noticed it when she was on the trails, and she sent me a picture of it and I came over the next day and talked to Kitty Worthington, who opened up the sanctuary, and asked if I could do a fund raiser for them. “I was on leave from the airlines, so I had some time on my hands, so in the fall we did a 5K run, and had vendors, and did “Trails for Tails�, that’s what we called the fund raiser. “The most rewarding aspect of the job? Being able to help the animals. A couple of the horses are ‘foundered’� she said and explained the term. ‘Founder’ is a hoof condition called ‘laminitis’ and is very painful, but it can be treated. “I enjoy making sure the animals are healthy, and happy.� “Do you have a favorite animal? I asked. “I used to think it was horses, but I’m not sure, now. They all have a personality, and it’s

funny how, despite the species, they all look out for one another. They all get along, but can sense when there’s something wrong with one another, it’s like that all have emotions. “They have empathy, and when I take a goat home with me for a while, or caring for the ducks in my garage, my dogs won’t hurt the animal. “I think it’s important to be around the animals, learn from the animals, and I want my son to be around the animals.� “How many people do you have, offering support for the animals?� I asked. “If you looked in the records, there’s probably about 150 signed up as a volunteers, however,� and there was a pause, “there’s probably about 15 I can count on when you need ‘em, which is good, really good especially in the summer, when schedules are crazy and it’s hot.�

Betha had to leave to tend to a tour group, but Cindy picked right up again. “One of our goats has a cleft palette. She’s the sweetest, you have to cut her food up a little smaller, and sometimes we hand feed her. She does well with the rest of the goats.�

“Do you do anything else here, any other activities?� I asked “One day a week I work in the basket shop, I’m learning to make baskets. Mrs. Jimmy, she’s the best.�

And then it was time for me to go to work. Once again, my thoughts had been reinforced with respect and admiration for the volunteers in our community who make it all work – who give their time and money and labor to enrich not only their own lives but the lives of everyone else who enjoys the benefits of their extraordinary but their often unnoticed behind-the-scenes efforts.

The cats? The cat who shares my life, Watson, was a feral rescue from Poplar Grove. Now he’s totally and thoroughly at ease in my home.

There are lots of cats and kittens at Poplar Grove, vital for control of pests and ver min around the bar ns and food storage areas, but many could use new homes.

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Continued from page 5A you can pick ‘em up, talk to ‘em. We have nice roosters, but a lot of ‘em, people just throw ‘em over the fence at nighttime when we’re not here.� “Really?!� I exclaimed, but then thought about it. “But you have a lot of rescue animals, don’t you? Aren’t some of them rescues?� “Yes, our animals are rescue animals. Right now we have three horses, two donkeys, three ponies, four pigs, four goats, and one of them is a ‘fainting’ goat, all of a sudden he’ll just drop, and then get up and shake himself off and it’s all over. “He’s a real dickens, too, he’ll butt you, all of a sudden he’ll just get a notion and butt you. But the other goats are real nice. Butterbean can be nice, we raised him from a baby, but sometimes he can be a real pill.�

Cindy and I had been talking for a while when another staff person walked by, and she was the overseer of the animals. “I’m Betha Knight,� she answered by way of introduc-

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Donald Bryant Lanier MAPLE HILL -- Donald Bryant Lanier, 52, of Maple Hill left this life for his eternal rest Saturday, July 29, 2017.

He was born Oct. 28, 1964 in Panama City, Fla. and was the son of the late David Ashley and Jonan Washington Lanier.

Surviving is his loving daughters, Amber Michele Lanier and husband, Steven Fiducioso of Bristol, Tenn. and Ashley Danielle Lanier of Galax, Va.; grandchildren, Parker Stone Fiducioso, Kya Rayne Brewer and Kynleigh Wren Brewer; devoted brother, Michael Lanier of Maple Hill; nephews, Zachary Scott Lanier, Alexander Scott Lanier and Eric Michael Lanier; niece, Leilani Eve Sartelle and her son, Dominic and numerous extended family and friends that loved Donald dearly.

Donald loved life to it’s fullest. He was an avid outdoorsman that loved hunting and being outside in God’s nature. He was a great storyteller who could tell the best and the longest stories of anybody around. With his great personality and love for life, Donald could have a good

time wherever he went and whoever he was with. Donald loved his family, especially his beautiful daughters and grandchildren. He decided late in life that doing things “easier is the best way�. Donald will surely be missed but cherished memories will forever live in the heart of those who knew and loved him.

No services are planned at this time.

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The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

JACKSONVILLE -- Rev, Dr. John C. Smith, 85 of Jacksonville, died Friday, July 30, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. Arrangements are by Nixon Lewis Funeral Home in Burgaw.

Willard Outreach’s West to receive leadership award

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Countywide Community Development Cor poration (CWCDC) will award the LBJ Presidential Pender County Outstanding Community Leadership Service Award to Clifton West, President of Willard Outreach Community Center.

The award will be presented at the LBJ Presidential Leadership Legacy Awards Dinner Gala, which will be a black-tie event sponsored by the LBJ Presidential Library.

The award dinner will be held Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m., with a pre-reception at 5:45 p.m.

The event will take place at the Wilmington Convention Center at the Celebrating the Dream Conference, focusing on community socioeconomic development Sept. 29 at 9:00 a.m. This award will honor Willard Outreach Organization for Lifelong Public Service Accomplishments.

The CWCDC is a grassroots anti-poverty organization honoring the legacy of President Johnson’s leadership. The group works to confront the roots of poverty, racial injustice, and seeks to provide health care for seniors.

CWCDC subcommittees on the LBJ Presidential CivilHuman Rights Leadership Awards, Humanities, and Arts and Socioeconomic Development have partnered with the President Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation and Library to offer the leadership service award.

The letter that West received from CWCDC Program Director Juanita Harper said West and the Willard Outreach Organization have been nominated “because their work has paralleled President Johnson’s effort

to build a great society by using available resources to create a place where every citizen can find knowledge to enhance their minds and broaden their talents. “The committee has witnessed your legacy as you have championed humanity to ensure that everyone — no matter their income level, race, gender, age, or sexuality — is treated equally and gets a fair shot at achieving the American Dream.�

Through the CWCDC’s Village for Scholars Initiative, the organization is working with African- American high school males pursuing a higher education at historically black colleges or universities, or a college of their choice, along with awarding them scholarships. This year the Annual Celebrating the Dream Legacy Weekend Conference will honor the Legacies of leaders who are engaging communities to build sustainable socioeconomics together; in an effort to change southeastern North Carolina for the better.

The weekend of events will examine and honor the progress, achievements and continued struggles for equality within many disenfranchised American communities in southeastern North Carolina.

Also, this conference is a working session to assist communities to rise above their present socioeconomic adversities. For further information outlining the events of Celebrating the Dream, as well as additional information on the group, please contact CWCDC Program Director Juanita Harper via email at jbharper101@yahoo. com or call the CDC offices at (910) 383-1724 or (910) 619-6295.

Willard Outreach Community Center is located at 9955 N.C. Hwy. 11 in Willard.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

As the sun rose above the grass practice fields in Pender County there was an air of excitement for the young men who fancy themselves football players.

Mother Nature showed her kind side as the temperatures were around 62 degrees when the Pender Patriot gridiron gladiators took the field at 8 a.m. Among the players was the new coach in the county in Tim Smith.

However, there was a familiar face as well. Former Pender head coach Tony Hudson had a whistle wrapped around his neck along with what appeared to be a permanent smile. “I’m glad to be out here, “said Hudson. “I missed it like crazy for the last two years.�

New head Coach Tim Smith was not as happy. The Patriot numbers were low and when asked about the turnout Smith stated two words – very small.

There were 26 players in helmets and shorts with another eight to 10 missing.

Meanwhile across the county the Topsail Pirates wandered out onto the field about 430 p.m. Head Pirate Wayne Inman had about 65 players on hand including

varsity and junior varsity with another 10 to 15 expected to show. “We’re missing a few but we know where they are,� said Inman.

Inman’s first year saw about 29 players at his first practice. He has tripled that number this year. “We’ve had a pretty good turnout this summer. It’s the same old thing though, we lack consistency.� The Pirates practice field was in top shape and marked to practice.

Over in Titan town Coach Johnathan Taylor and company was in full coaching mode.

With about 50 players on hand the Titans worked hard on conditioning drills with assistant Coach Randy Pugh shouting encouragement along with the usual threats that come from a coach on the first day of practice. “If you don’t do it the way it’s supposed to be done you will do it all day,� Pugh yelled as the team ran 100-yard sprints.

The teams will continue to practice this week. After five days with helmets and shorts they will be allowed to hit. Next week the Touchstone Jamboree will take place. Thursday will see eight teams converge on Trask.

Stay tuned for the time and dates along with a preview of the scrimmages.

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Non-stop treadmill for multi-sport athletes

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer There was a time when summers for the average high-school athlete meant taking time off from the grind of training for one’s respective sport, taking a trip to the beach or just hanging out with friends. Even the athletes that played multiple sports would take a step back, maybe playing a couple of pickup games, but there really were no organized summer camps or summer leagues, and preparing for the next season – the next sport – was a totally individual effort and decision.

But today multiple-sport athletes face even bigger challenges as the summer now provides them with schoolsponsored leagues, camps, and practices that leaves little time for almost anything else.

Yet, even with all that going on around them and with

the pressures that come with trying to appease their respective coaches, four of Topsail’s talented multi-sports athletes took even more time to help out at the at the TBAA/ Topsail Summer Basketball Camp this past week. “It does sometimes become tiring,� said Lady Pirate rising sophomore Julia Sullivan, who plays volleyball, basketball, and softball. “Sometimes I feel like I need a break but I love all three sports and I want to do something in the future (college), regardless of the sport, and that’s one of the things that motivates me. “Getting hurt last spring (leg injury in the spring) is another motivator. I had to work through that but I am healthy now and I want to make sure I’m stronger and ready to play through all three seasons, so I am willing to put in the work.�

Julia started playing soft-

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Benton a coach in the making

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a high school freshman Rocky Point native Tanner Benton’s first love was baseball. However, basketball came in at a close second. He had played the sport since he was old enough to shoot a basketball and had hopes of becoming a great high school basketball player.

When it came time to try out for the Heide Trask high school basketball team Tanner played his heart out.

While Tanner showed some ability he was on the cusp of becoming a member of the team. “Coach Rodney Orr said I was close but that I probably would not make the team. He suggested that I join the team as a manager. I was a little disappointed that I didn’t make the team but deep down I knew that I was not a great basketball talent. I took the position and have never regretted it.�

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The final event of the summer came and went this past week when the Topsail boys’ basketball team completed play in the 9th-Annual Coastal Christian High School Summer Jamboree.

Facing the usual summer dilemmas – football practice, vacations, and summer jobs – the Pirate varsity and juniorvarsity teams both showed strong potential – especially the junior varsity, which finished second overall.

The Pirates opened play Monday (July 24) against the Scorpions with a 5 varsity players and a plethora of junior-varsity players as a 6:00 p.m. start eliminated the participation of experienced players Jacob Floyd and D. J. Montano (FB practice).

But the younger Pirates fit in well on the offensive end of the court. Rising sophomore Jamieson Long led the way with 27 points (5 3-pointers), in a 69-65 loss to North Brunswick.

The Scorpions led 38-35 at halftime (the games were played with 4 10-minute quarters with running clock) but a 17-2 run by North in the 3rd period but the Pirates at a huge disadvantage (55-38) entering the final 10 minutes.

But Long (13 points) and rising senior Brandon Lofton (8), who arrive just before the first half, led a 27-14 surge to create a respectable 4-point loss. Rising sophomore Jackson Sullivan score 12 points and ris-

ing junior Brandon Warwick added 5 points.

The Pirates played East Columbus at 9:00 p.m. with Floyd and Montano in tow, disposing of the Gators by an 80-66 score.

Topsail never trailed in the game, leading 19-11 after one period, 36-30 at the half, and 65-43 after 3 periods.

Rising senior Jarris Long led the way with 20 points, leading a quintet of Pirate scorers in double figures. Floyd had 13 points, Lofton added 12, and Montano and Jonathan Ward each had 10.

Tuesday brought two more games with Topsail breaking out from a slow start (14-14 after 1 period) to rout Southeastern Home School 80-52.

Lofton (16 points, 14 rebounds) and Warwick (15 points, 5 rebounds) fueled a 29-17 second period to put the Pirates in charge.

Floyd finished with 12 points, Jamison Long added 10 points, and rising senior Greg Unger scored 9 points and grab 5 boards. All 9 Pirates who suited up scored in the game.

The nightcap Wednesday was a barn-burner as the Pirates outlasted previously unbeaten Coastal Christian 93-91 in overtime. Jamieson Long (27 points) knocked down 2 free throws with 0.00.7 seconds left in the overtime to secure the win.

The whole game consisted of runs by both teams. Topsail led 22-17 after 1 period.

The Centurions cut the deficit by 1 (47-43) at the intermis-

I played football from the time I was five years old until I was in my early twenties. I played both organized football as well as sandlot ball. Through all of my years of playing the sport I can remember getting really hurt only once or twice.

However, I can remember getting what we called getting my bell rung many times. Back in the day it was looked at as being part of the game. In fact, it was kind of a badge of honor.

Over the years the players in the game have gotten bigger and stronger and faster. The equipment that the players wear has also gotten better. However, I don’t think that the safety gear has kept up with the evolution of the modern athlete.

If you look back 30 years or more you will find that the average NFL football player of 1987 does not compare to today’s players. A 300-pound lineman back then could not run like todays athletes.

The collisions of today are far more violent than those of the past. I liken it to a couple of 1950 Fords hitting head on at 35 miles per hour verses a couple of 2010 Chevy’s colliding at 75 miles an hour. Although the newer cars are built better the extra speed trumps the stronger build.

Concussions have been brought to the forefront in

recent years. It has been proven that there are many professional football players that have suffered irreversible brain damage from the repeated collisions in the game. Now they are even talking about youth and high school football players with brain injuries. With all of this talk there are those that say that they will not let their sons play the game that so many of us grew up playing. As much as I hate to admit it, the facts are facts.

Repeated collisions on the football field have been found to be responsible for traumatic brain injuries. I am not sure that youth football players are subjected to this risk. However, I can remember seeing stars as a youth football player and having a headache after a game on more than one occasion. I don’t know that this can be called a traumatic brain injury but it sure as heck did not do me any good.

If I had a son and knew what I know now I would be hesitant to let him play. I certainly would not let him play tackle football until he was at least in middle school. At the first sign of a concussion I believe I would pull him off of the field.

I love the game of football. I also believe that the game is in trouble. As the number of players with symptoms of brain injuries increases, so too will the naysayers that are calling for a change.

The way things are going I believe that the game of football as we know it will cease to exist in the next 10 to 15 years. I hate it because like I said I love the game. At the same time I completely understand. Are we looking at the NFFL, The National Flag Football League? I sure hope not.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

s7EEK May saw the spring high school sports regular season coming to a close.

The three county high schools were jockeying for position come playoff time while others were hoping to sneak in and do some damage.

The Trask baseball team lost twice. Nathan Harrell hit his first homerun of the year in the loss to Midway.

The Topsail baseball team continued its race toward the playoffs. They beat both South and West Brunswick in conference play. Senior Payton Phelps scattered three hits over four innings, striking out three while junior backstop Colby Emmertz hit his fifth home run of the year, scored twice, and drove in two runs in the win over South Brunswick. *AKE ,UCHANSKY gave up four hits with three strikeouts Continued on page 9A in a 7-inning complete game win over West Brunswick.

Sam Hall had three hits with *AKE -ADOLE adding two hits in the game.

The Topsail softball team finished the week with a doubleheader sweep of South Brunswick. Hayley Grizzle was 2-for3, with two double baggers and three ribbeys while freshman Nee Nee JorDAN was 2-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Freshman Shayne Collins won in relief.

6ICTORIA %LDER pitched a Photo contributed Former Trask manager Tanner Benton cuts down the no-hitter in the second game net following the UNCW Seahawks recent conference striking out 13 Lady Cougars. championship. Tanner is an assistant to the coaching -ADDY ,ASTER had two hits while Kyla Boles chipped in staff and has high hopes of becoming a coach. a hit and scored a run.

The Pender softball team beat Union in five innings behind the play of Jenna Harrell and !SHLEY $UPALEVICH. Dupalevich had two doubles while ,AUREN 'AMMONS had a two bagger as well. Harrell earned the win in the circle.

Both of the Topsail Lacrosse teams have had great seasons. The boys pounded South Brunswick 27-0 behind the play of 4ANNER "EAUDOIN (7 goals) and *AKE 6OLPE (6 goals, 3 assists.). In the 20-2 win over West Brunswick .ICK (ADDOCK had five goals and an assist while Volpe had five goals and two assists.

The girls beat South Brunswick on senior night 15-0. Erin -C&ADDEN had four goals and an assist and Delaney Popella added three goals. s7EEK . The Pender Patriot baseball team finished the week 2-0 behind the arm and bat of 2ILEY -URRAY. The big right hander earned the win over Wallace with four innings of two hit baseball that included two runs and four strikeouts. Chase Norris pitched three innings in relief. He gave up two hits and did not yield a run.

Murray led the offense with two hits and two runs batted in. Chase Norris had two hits while 3TEPHEN "RUnetti had a hit and scored two runs. Against Trask the Norris brothers, Chase and Tyler were tough on the hill.

The Trask baseball team split conference tilts in week two. Nathan Harrell had a good day at the dish at home verse Clinton. The standout lefty led the Titans with a

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Topsail Basketball Association camp a success

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Youth Basketball Association joined forces with the Topsail High School girls’ and boys’ varsity coaches by holding the eighth annual Topsail Summer Skills Camp last week in the Topsail High School gymnasiums, and it was – once again – a highly-successful venture with 84 girls and boys from third-grade age through eighth grade attending the four-day camp that ended last Thursday. All the campers received camp T-shirts.

Topsail girls’ Coach Andrew Ellington, boys’ Coach Jamie Rochelle, Topsail Middle School Coach Audrey Ramsey, and TBAA Vice-President and Director of Basketball Operations Bob Willard were the primary leaders of the camp with several players from the Topsail girls’ and boys’ varsity teams giving up their free summer time to assist with the drills in a way of giving back to the community which has support them.

The campers were broken down in groups and “teams,” and instructed on skills like

Mult-sport Continued from page 8A ball and basketball around 10 years old, and she took to the volleyball court in the 8th grade. She played juniorvarsity volleyball last fall, but showed over this summer she is ready to move up to the next level with her stellar play.

Julia was a starter on the Lady Pirates’ basketball team that made it to the third round of the NCHSAA 3A playoffs. She had worked her way into the softball team starting lineup before the injury shut her down.

“I really don’t know how you adjust to the physical changes going from sport-tosport, I’ve been doing it for a while now so I’m just used to it,” said Julia, an excellent student who wants to become a Physical Therapist.

“I just know I love playing all

Pirate cagers Continued from page 8A sion. Lofton (18 points, 17 rebounds) had 7 and Long and Unger (7 points) each had 5 in the period.

The game got closer in the third period as Coastal outscored Topsail 23-20, leaving them facing a 67-66 deficit heading into the final stanza.

Topsail led 84-81 with 34.2 seconds left in regulation but a Centurion basket along with a pair of late free throws tied the game at 85-85, precipitating a two-minute overtime period. Long and Montano (4 points) had 5 and 3 points, respectively, to score all of Topsail’s overtime points.

Wednesday in the knock-

Foy set to lead Titan volleyball this season

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Lady Titan volleyball team has been down as of late, suffering through losing seasons.

During the last two years the team has failed to live up to its potential. Rising senior Brittany Foy has suffered through this bad spell.

This year the Lady Titans have a new coach and a bevy of upperclassmen that will lead the Titans to a much improved season.

Brittany is a high energy player with a very good serve.

Although she lacks the height to be a finisher at the net, she makes up for the lack of size with a never say die attitude.

She spends a large amount of time on the floor diving for the ball.

With a new conference schedule and a stronger roster the Titans are looking to have a good year.

With Brittany Foy on the floor the Titans should be much better.

ball-handling, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, and other basic fundamentals of the game.

“We had 84 girls and boys here for the camp, and that’s a very good number,” Willard said. “We have had as many as 96 out in some prior years but we try to limit the number to the 80’s so everyone gets some personal attention.

“I’d say it was very successful. The kids really got into it on Tuesday and Wednesday when we ran some fundamental (dribbling, shooting, ballhandling) games, and Thursday we broke the teams down and played games in crowning “champions” in every age group.

“We got a lot of great feedback from the parents who said their kids really enjoyed it, and they are looking forward to coming back next year.”

Willard said he especially saw marked improvement – and potential – in the fifth and sixth grade group.

“In the fifth and sixth grade groups I saw a lot of improvement in the kids who had previously attended the camp, and who have played

in the TBA,” Willard said.

One of the standouts in the camp was 10-year-old Jersie Lawrence, who attends South Topsail Elementary School. She is the daughter of Topsail Middle School Principal Jacob Lawrence, and came to the camp for the first time because some of her friends were attending.

“I came to the camp because I played in the TBAA and some of my friends were coming, and I wanted to come to try and get better and learn more about basketball,” said Jersie, who said she also plays soccer “Basketball is something I really want to do when I get to middle school.

Jersie was the only girl on an otherwise all-boys team – due to a shortage of girls in that age group – Thursday and she performed admirably, scoring a nice basket on a fast-break layup. She felt she learned a lot at the camp.

“I feel I definitely got better with my shooting,” Jersie said. “I wasn’t too good at that before I came and we worked a lot on shooting and how to properly shoot layups. I also learned more about dribbling and ball han-

dling. It was a lot of fun and I definitely want to come back next year.”

As previously mentioned, several varsity players from the Topsail girls’ and boys’ teams were in attendance and helping out. Representing the Lady Pirates were Rachel Kapiko, Carmen Pyrtle, Lauren Caveness, Julia Sullivan, and Dashanique Sidberry.

Helping out from the Pirate boys’ team were Jacob Floyd, Brandon Lofton, Caleb Bloodworth, Jarris and Jamieson Long, Brandon Morris, and Andrew Facciolini.

“It’s something I love to do, and it’s for the younger kids,” Floyd said. “They love being with the varsity players and coaches, and just hanging out with us. It’s a way of giving back to the community, and it’s really a rewarding experience seeing them enjoying playing the game and learning.”

Willard said registration for the next TBA season will begin in early September and continue through the third week of November. Prospective players can sign up at www.topsailbasketball.com

three sports, and it was fun coming out and helping.”

Jacob Floyd is a rising senior and the starting quarterback on the Pirate football team. H was a valuable contributor to the basketball squad last season. He has been doing attending football workouts and playing in the basketball summer tournaments.

“It’s tiring sometimes, almost like a job,” Floyd said.

“It’s requires a commitment and dedication that is necessary to be good at what you do. “I do get a season off but I’m usually working on football related workouts, trying to get in shape for the upcoming season.

“I don’t get much ‘Jacob Floyd’ time, but that’s on me.

I want to be both physically and mentally prepared. Plus, the coaches expect me to be there. I’m a senior and one of the leaders. As for helping out at the camps, it’s something I love to do and it’s

for younger kids. They love hanging out with the varsity players and the coaches, and it’s a way for me to give back to the community.”

Rachel Kapiko is a rising senior who has been a standout on both the volleyball and girls’ basketball teams.

Rachel said the non-stop schedule is not really bad.

“For me, I don’t think it ever becomes too much,” said Rachel, who also excels in the classroom. “I balance my time between the two. I had the accident last fall and during the time off I realized how much I loved playing sports. Now I’m a senior and it’s the last camp, summer basketball games, and volleyball tryouts for me and it means that much more tome to be ready and show up for my coaches and my teammates.

“I love sports, and I love helping at the camp. I remember when I came to the camps and I think it’s impor-

tant for the young girls to see us older girls involved. That’s also why I want to become a Physical Therapist, I want to help people get better.”

Rising senior Carmen Pyrtle was the leading scorer on the girls’ soccer team and the starting point guard in basketball. She sided with Kapiko in saying it’s never a drag.

It’s not really overbearing, it’s fun” said Carmen, who has her sights set on physical therapy or dentistry. “I don’t get tired of playing just one sport because I play another.

I do play soccer year round but playing basketball helps, break the monotony up.”

“A few colleges have called but I want to go to school more for academics,” Carmen said. “As for giving up personal time to help at the camp, I don’t look at it that way. I like coming here with them and seeing the young kids play and have fun, and generally helping out.”

down portion, North Brunswick beat Topsail 77-62. The Pirates had a horrendous start and were unable to handle the Scorpion full-court press – which they employed the entire contest. Several turnovers led to easy North Brunswick baskets, and the Pirates did not knock down their first field goal until there were 24.7 seconds left in the half as North led 39-24.

The Pirates outscored North 22-16 in the third period (55-46) and rallied in the final period, closing to within 61-55 with 5:22 left before the Scorpions, still-pressing behind their starting five, finished the game of with a 16-7 run.

Montano led the Pirates with 18 points (all free throws). Long had 17, Floyd

had 9, and Warwick had 8 points and 7 rebounds. Lofton left the game with 7:25 in the second period with a slight shoulder injury and never returned.

“We only practiced for a couple of days leading up to the tournament and we really didn’t have any offense in, nor did we work any against the press,” Topsail Coach Jamie Rochelle said. “A few of the veterans ran some plays that we ran last year, but the younger guys had no idea what to do. Had it been a regular-season game I believe we would have handled things better, especially the press.

“Wins and loses don’t mean much in the summer.

I was looking to see who I could trust out on the floor.

I thought we did well on offense but not so much on defense. We struggled there, much like we did last year, and that’s something we will work on once we get back into it after school starts.

“But, overall, I was pleased. I don’t put much stock in summer games, and don’t really care whether we won or lost. I knew what we had to work on coming into this. Just being able to get them together and play was the biggest thing.”

Host Coastal Christian spoiled North Brunswick’s run to the title with a 77-72 win in the championship game late Wednesday. It was the second-straight title for the Centurions, who defeated Topsail in the finals last year.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Rachel Kapiko entered volleyball season a year ago she was looking forward to a stellar season. However, her season was derailed because of an accident. She spent some time on crutches and missed most of the 2016 season.

This year the rising senior is back and healthy which spells trouble for the opposing volleyball and basketball teams on the Pirates schedule.

Miss Kapiko is a very good athlete with a great work ethic along with a great mental makeup for athletics. She is a very good volleyball player; However, her best sport may be basketball.

Rachel recently gave back to the program by volunteering for the summer basketball camp. She has shown that she has a big heart along with a vast amount of talent on both the volleyball court as well as the basketball court.

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Topsail High School

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

Cooler weather, better fishing

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The freshwater anglers in the area are fighting the hot weather we have had as of late. I had one angler tell me the only thing biting is the bugs and you can’t see them until it’s too late, hence the phrase no-see ems. There is some hope as the forecasters are calling for some cooler temps this week.

A few anglers have battled the heat and have found a few panfish for the taking.

The bream are biting red worms around structures and grassy areas. Remember to adjust your depth to the water levels. The cats are biting cut up eel and chicken livers. Remember that early and late is the phrase of all good fresh water anglers.

The saltwater anglers are hooking some nice Spanish just off the beach as well as off of the piers. Gotcha plugs will work for some while the big ones are being caught on live baits. A Clark spoon will work trolled off of the back of your boat.

The red fish are biting in the bays and marshes in the area. Gulp baits will do the trick along with select topwater baits. Some anglers are reporting that the reds are also biting cut baits. The flat fish will hit the same baits and are on the flats as well.

There has been some black drum being caught in the surf with the occasional red being hooked as well.

The piers are reporting a few specs as well as a spot or two. There have been a few sea mullet and black drum caught as well. The heat wave

Benton Continued from page 8A Benton spent four years on the bench of the Titans.

While he longed to be on the court he had his eye on a bigger picture – he had his sights set on becoming a basketball coach.

The spring of his senior year he went to Coach Orr and told him what he had planned and the veteran coach made the call.

“Coach Orr was instrumental in getting me the opportunity to be involved with the basketball team. He called the then head of basketball operations Kevin Easley and put in a good word for me and that’s the way I got my foot in the door. When Kevin Easley left the school Travis Hackert took over and he really looked out for me. I really appreciate what Coach Orr did for me as well as what Coach Hackert

Kea will be a playmaker for Pender football

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a junior on the Pender Patriot varsity football team, Josh Kea played an integral part of the team’s defensive play.

He played in the defensive backfield and made many touchdown saving tackles.

Along the way he also learned to be a good teammate.

This year Mr. Kea will be a senior on a team with a new coach and a different game plan.

This team will look to play a more disciplined style of play while being a very dynamic group.

The new coaching staff will look toward the seniors to set a good example and teach the young players what it takes to be successful both on the field and in the classroom.

With football season first games just three weeks away, look for Josh Kea to turn it up a notch in practice in preparation for the opening kickoff of the 2017 season.

has slowed fishing in the daytime hours. Remember – fish early or late.

This week’s fishing tip Your son is about five years old and he is ready to be taken on his first real fishing trip. Where are you going to take him? The local pond or even the river is the best place to go. Get you some red worms and go after the always fun to catch bream.

Lest go over what you will need for the little fellas first trip.

Most anglers opt for a light spin cast combo or a cane pole rigged with two to eight-pound-test line. Don’t forget the trusty Zebco 202.

Some bobbers, small hooks, split shot and a box of red worms round out the gear.

Remember that bream have small mouths. A big hook is the worst thing you can use.

Bream feed at all levels, eating on the bottom, picking food from aquatic vegetation at mid-depths and taking insects on the surface. They may be buried in dense cover or in relatively open water.

They usually bite around dusk or dawn.

Bream are cover lovers: They rarely venture far from areas providing protection from predators, a ready food supply and shelter from intense sunlight. Concentrate your fishing in areas supplying these needs. Work around weed beds, brush piles, fallen or standing timber, boat docks, riprapped banks, stumps and other cover.

Be patient. If the fish aren’t biting just relax and wait. They will start biting sooner or later and you know the old saying – a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work. has done for me.”

Upon his arrival at UNCW, Tanner joined the basketball team as an assistant to the coaching staff. His duties include, but are not limited to, doing everything from running errands for the coaches to getting lunch.

“I have a wide range of duties. I look at it as being able to stay close to the game and making contacts. It may not be the most glorified job but they make me feel like I am part of the team.”

Benton worked hard for the Hawks and found himself on many road trips.

“I went to New York and Massachusetts and places like that. I was there when we won the conference championship and made the trip to the NCAA tournament. I earned a conference championship ring and a bunch of great memories.”

Tanner looks at his current

Continued on page 14A A River Runs by Me Photography presents this week’s

Athlete Spotlight

Josh Kea

Pender High School

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Medlin

Continued from page 1A when the General Assembly adopted the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) in 1974.

The CRC establishes policies for the N.C. Coastal Management Program and adopts

Dr. Chris

Continued from page 6A kids with the “choices” model, have the option of raising my seven-year-old twins with the “Old School” model. I try to mix it up a bit, give them choices for certain things, when it doesn’t matter what they choose.

However, when it comes to getting things done effectively and efficiently, so a bunch of time and money isn’t wasted, we do things my way. After all, I am the parent and teacher here.

Funny thing is, whenever I tell my father about my trials and tribulations with the younger generation, he says, “Well, it’s a good thing I didn’t write down everything you guys did when you were doing it!”

That kind of stops me in my tracks, and I realize we can help kids out only so much before we have to let them figure it out for themselves…

rules for both CAMA and the N.C. Dredge and Fill Act. The commission designates areas of environmental concern, adopts rules and policies for coastal development within those areas, and certifies local land use plans.

The CRC consists of 13 members appointed by the Governor, the Speaker of the House, and the Senate President Pro Tempore. Eleven of the 13 members must have experience in a particular area of expertise, including land development, coastal engineering, marine science,

Our Deadline for News & Ads is Noon on Friday.

The Division of Coastal Management provides staffing services to the CRC, implements CRC rules and issues CAMA permits.

The Town of Atkinson is now taking sealed bids for resurfacing some of the paved streets within the Town limits.

Bids must be received sealed by mail or dropped by the Town Hall by the 11th of August at 12:00 p.m. Specifications for the project can be received at the Town Hall. Fax, email or pick up.

The following public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 5:30PM (or thereabout) in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N Walker Street in Burgaw, NC. All interested parties are invited to attend.

CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

5.

PUBLIC INFORMATION Presentation Regarding the Development of a Vector and Mosquito Control Surveillance and Management Program.

5.2.

Update on Transportation Projects - Hampstead Bypass and Median Projects

PUBLIC COMMENT

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

CALENDAR August 8, 2017 Board of Commissioners Meeting

7.1.

Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting: July 10, 2017.

7.2.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to Budget USDA Economic Development Loan from Four County EMC to Mojo Musical Supply

7.3.

Resolution Authorizing Designated Agents for Hurricane Matthew Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Program.

7.4.

Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds

7.5.

Approval of a Purchase Order to Wireless Communications for the 911 Phone System Maintenance Agreement: $33,500.

7.6.

Resolution Accepting Petition to add Katydid Court and Chuckanut Drive in the Mill Creek Ridge at Deerfield Subdivision, Hampstead, to the State Maintained System.

7.7.

Approval of a Purchase Order for Software Maintenance and Support: $11,136.25.

8.1.

Proclamation of Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week 2017.

8.2.

An Ordinance To Allow the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Before Noon on Sundays at Licensed Premises.

8.3.

Resolution to add to Chapter 6.5 of the Pender County Ordinance: Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance.

8.4.

Resolution Authorizing Sale of Surplus of Properties in Pender County.

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

Vegetative Debris Pickup August 7th-11th

APPOINTMENTS 9.1.

10.

Resolution by the Board of Directors of the Rocky Point/Topsail Water and Sewer District Accepting the Deed of Dedication for the Conveyance of Title to the Water Distribution System Properly Installed to Serve the Following Projects; • The Knolls at Turkey Creek – Section 2 Phase 2 • The Reserve on Island Creek – Phase III • Wyndwater – Phases 3A, 3B, and 3C

PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH 11.1.

12.

Approval of Appointment to the Pender EMS & Fire Board.

ROCKY POINT WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT 10.1.

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4:00PM

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

APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS

9.

HELP WANTED

Patrol Officer – The Burgaw Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of Patrol Officer. All applicants must be BLET certified and possess good public relation skills.

Starting salary $36,000, depending on experience. Excellent benefit package. Qualified applicants may pick up applications and a detailed job description at the Town of Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N. Walker St, Burgaw NC or download from town website at www.townofburgaw.com. Please return completed applications to Kristin Wells at 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or kwells@townofburgaw.com by 5:00 PM August 10, 2017.

EOE

5.1.

6.

Public Hearing 1 – Consideration of Rescinding Ordinance 201525 Designating Alternate Public Forum to Exercise Free Speech during Festivals located within the Corporate Limits of the Town of Burgaw.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Agenda Board of County Commissioners Meeting Monday, August 7, 2017 @ 4:00 PM Pender County Public Assembly Room 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC

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August 03, 2017

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED

August 3, 10, 2017

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Town of Burgaw Government News

Public Notice

Pender County

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SUBSCRIBE OR ADVERTISE TODAY! CALL 910.259.9111.

coastal-related business, local government, coastal agriculture, commercial fishing, coastal forestry, sports fishing, and wildlife. Two members may be at-large.

GenX Update

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD 12.1.

Approval of Purchase Orders to Contractors for Department of Social Services: $681,500.

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

14.

CLOSED SESSION (IF APPLICABLE).

15.

ADJOURNMENT

Contractors will be picking up household vegetative debris, yard waste, and tree trimmings. As a reminder, vegetation cannot be greater than 6 inches in diameter or longer than 4 feet in length. Please neatly stack debris along right away prior to August 7th. Do not place construction debris, appliances or other bulky items out at this time.

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

PENDER COUNTY PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

8/3/2017

WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! GOVERNMENT NEWS VOLUNTEER!

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

boards/commissions/committees:

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/commissions/committees:

Name of Board

ABC Board Name of Board Advisory Board ABC Boardof Health AnimalAdvisory Shelter Board Advisory Committee of Health Shelter Advisory Committee Board Animal of Adjustment Board of Adjustment Coastal Resources Advisory Council Coastal Resources Advisory CouncilFinancing Auth.

Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

Tourism Development Authority Tourism Development Authority

DistrictDistrict 1 = Upper Topsail; SurfSurf CityCity 1 = Upper Topsail; DistrictDistrict 2 = Scotts Hill; Hill; Lower Topsail 2 = Scotts Lower Topsail DistrictDistrict 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

# of Vacancies # of 1 Vacancies 13 31 12 24 47 7 2 2

Positions/Categories

District 3Positions/Categories Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist*** District 3 Veterinarian Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist*** Veterinarian District 4, Alternate District 4, Representative Alternate Citizen Citizen Representative Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking District 2, Collector District 2, Collector

District4 4= =Union; Union; Penderlea; Grady; District Penderlea; Grady; Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck District5 5= =Burgaw; Burgaw; Holly District Holly

*** These positions be temporarily filled someone associated associated with who may not not be currently *** These positions can can be temporarily filled bybysomeone withthis thisfield field who may be currently licensed.

Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov or write or call Melissa Long, ClerkClerk to licensed. Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov or write or call Melissa Long, to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application. the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Hugh Browning, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Hugh Browning, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 19, 2017 at 615 Rosemont Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 13th day of July 2017.

Helen Marie Browning 615 Rosemont Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403 #7813 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 17 E 243 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: NEVADA PRATTES JONES Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Nevada Prattes Jones of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said Nevada Prattes Jones to present them to the undersigned on or before October 13, 2017, that being three (3) months from the first date of publication of this Notice, or same shall be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This the 13th day of July, 2017.

Jane Baldwin Executrix of the Estate of Nevada Prattes Jones c/o Stephen E. Culbreth CULBRETH LAW FIRM PO Box 446 Wilmington, NC 28402 #7816 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017 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 Gerald Francis Bowman, Jr., deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Gerald Francis Bowman, Jr., to present them to the undersigned on or before October 19, 2017 at 4891 NC Hwy. 50, Maple Hill, NC 28454 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 13th day of July 2017.

JoAnn C. Bowman 4891 NC Hwy. 50 Maple Hill, NC 28454 #7819 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Charles Thomas Margotta, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Charles Thomas Margotta, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 19, 2017 at 201 Widgeon Center, Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 13th day of July 2017.

Jean Anne Margotta 201 Widgeon Center Hampstead, NC 28443 #7818 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-658 PENDER COUNTY and TOWN OF BURGAW Plaintiffs, v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO WILLIS CARR, et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO WILLIS CARR Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 1 acre, Parcel ID Number 3229-14-0340-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than September 4, 2017.

This date: July 20, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY and TOWN OF BURGAW, By and Through Their Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7830 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of CORNELIA H. MASON, Deceased, of Pender County, N.C., are notified to present the same to the Personal Representative listed below on or before October 13, 2017, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said Estate are asked to make immediate payment. This 13th day of July, 2017.

Linda Blackburn and Timothy Johnston Co-Administrators C.T.A. c/o ELDRIDGE D. DODSON Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 7068 Wilmington, NC 28406-7068 #7815 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017

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 George Wilson Brown, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, George Wilson Brown, to present them to the undersigned on or before October 26, 2017 at 2875 Little Kelly Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 20th day of July 2017.

Annie E. Brown 2875 Little Kelly Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 #7820 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-589 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO EARNEST WALKER A/K/A ERNEST WALKER, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/ OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO EARNEST WALKER A/K/A ERNEST WALKER Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 6, Parcel ID Number 2289-78-3017-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than September 4, 2017.

This date: July 20, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7823 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017

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

FRANKLIN WILLIAMS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.49 acres Long Creek Township, Parcel ID Number 2295-821529-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than September 4, 2017.

This date: July 20, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7825 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017 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 Maryann Donohue, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Maryann Donohue, to present them to the undersigned on or before October

26, 2017 at 3675 Scotts Hill Loop Road, Wilmington, NC 28411 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 20th day of July 2017.

Deborah Marino 3675 Scotts Hill Loop Road Wilmington, NC 28411 #7821 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/2017

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

FRANKLIN WILLIAMS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: GILLIS BERNARD WILLIAMS, 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 0.49 acres Long Creek Township, Parcel ID Number 229582-1529-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than September 4, 2017.

This date: July 20, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7827 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017

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

FRANKLIN WILLIAMS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF GILLIS BERNARD WILLIAMS, 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 0.49 acres Long Creek Township, Parcel ID Number 229582-1529-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than September 4, 2017.

This date: July 20, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney NOTICE TO Scott G. Sherman CREDITORS AND DEBTORS State Bar #: 17596 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, ProTax, A Division of PENDER COUNTY Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC IN THE PO Box 250 GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE Burgaw, NC 28425 SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 910-259-2615 (tel) Having qualified as Executor of scott@shermanandrodgers.com the estate of Guy William Huffstickler, #7826 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017 deceased, of Pender County, This is STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA to notify all persons having claims COUNTY OF PENDER against the estate of said decedent, IN THE GENERAL COURT Guy William Huffstickler, to present OF JUSTICE them to the undersigned on or before SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION October 26, 2017 at 3566 Sanderling COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-434 Drive SE, Southport, NC 28461 or be PENDER COUNTY barred from recovery. All persons Plaintiff(s), Indebted to said estate, please make v. immediate payment.

FRANKLIN WILLIAMS, This the 20th day of July 2017. owner et. al.

William J. Huffstickler Defendant(s).

3566 Sanderling Drive SE NOTICE OF SERVICE OF Southport, NC 28461 PROCESS BY PUBLICATION #7822 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/2017 TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FRANKLIN WILLIAMS COUNTY OF PENDER Take notice that a pleading seekIN THE GENERAL COURT ing relief against you has been filed OF JUSTICE in the above-titled action.

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION The nature of the relief sought is COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-434 as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy PENDER COUNTY unpaid property taxes on your interPlaintiff(s), est in the property sometimes briefly v. described as 0.49 acres Long Creek FRANKLIN WILLIAMS, owner et.

Township, Parcel ID Number 2295al.

82-1529-0000 more fully described Defendant(s). in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to NOTICE OF SERVICE OF extinguish any and all claim or interest PROCESS BY PUBLICATION that you may have in the property.

TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF You are required to make defense BARBER WILLIAMS to such pleading no later than SepTake notice that a pleading seektember 4, 2017. ing relief against you has been filed This date: July 20, 2017. in the above-titled action.

PENDER COUNTY, The nature of the relief sought is By and Through its Attorney as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy Scott G. Sherman unpaid property taxes on your interState Bar #: 17596 est in the property sometimes briefly ProTax, A Division of described as 0.49 acres Long Creek Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC Township, Parcel ID Number 2295PO Box 250 82-1529-0000 more fully described Burgaw, NC 28425 in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to 910-259-2615 (tel) extinguish any and all claim or interest scott@shermanandrodgers.com that you may have in the property. #7828 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017 You are required to make defense STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA to such pleading no later than SepCOUNTY OF PENDER tember 4, 2017.

IN THE GENERAL COURT This date: July 20, 2017.

OF JUSTICE PENDER COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION By and Through its Attorney COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-434 Scott G. Sherman PENDER COUNTY State Bar #: 17596 Plaintiff(s), ProTax, A Division of v.

Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC FRANKLIN WILLIAMS, PO Box 250 owner et. al.

Burgaw, NC 28425 Defendant(s).

910-259-2615 (tel) NOTICE OF SERVICE OF scott@shermanandrodgers.com PROCESS BY PUBLICATION #7824 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017 TO: FRANKLIN WILLIAMS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Take notice that a pleading seekHaving qualified as Executor of ing relief against you has been filed the Estate of Douglas G. Nicholson, in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is late of Hampstead, Pender County, as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy North Carolina, the undersigned does unpaid property taxes on your inter- hereby notify all persons, firms, and est in the property sometimes briefly corporations having claims against described as 0.49 acres Long Creek the estate of said decedent to exhibit Township, Parcel ID Number 2295- them to Kenneth Ording, P.O. Box 82-1529-0000 more fully described 2683, Surf City, NC 28445, on or in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to before the 26th day of October 2017, extinguish any and all claim or interest or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense and corporations indebted to the said to such pleading no later than Sep- estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. tember 4, 2017.

This the 20th day of July 2017 This date: July 20, 2017.

Jean H. Nicholson PENDER COUNTY, Executor of the Estate of By and Through its Attorney Douglas G. Nicholson Scott G. Sherman Kenneth Ording State Bar #: 17596 Attorney at Law ProTax, A Division of Kenneth Ording, P.C. Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC P.O. Box 2683, Surf City, NC 28445 PO Box 250 14210 NC Highway 50, Burgaw, NC 28425 Hampstead, NC 28445 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7834 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/2017 17 SP 97 #7829 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/2017 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 Alfred McCray Hutton and Heather Anne Hutton to John M. Mercer, Trustee(s), which was dated November 17, 2006 and

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Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 8, 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: The following described property situate in the County of Pender, Long Creek Township, City of Burgaw, North Carolina a short distance west of Secondary Road #1404 and being more fully described as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe in the northeastern right of way line of 60 foot wide roadway easement, said iron pipe being located along said road at a point that is the following courses and distances from an old nail and cap located in the centerline of Secondary Road #1404 and directly above the center of the southern most of two culverts that accommodates the waters of Bear Branch (or Mill Branch) beneath the roadway, south 33 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds west 108.55 feet, north 68 degrees 38 minutes 57 seconds west 540.93 feet, north 41 degrees 17 minutes 54 seconds west 456.71 feet and north 48 degrees 42 minutes 06 seconds east 30.0 feet to the beginning and running thence from the beginning so located with the northern right of way line of the above said 60 foot wide roadway easement as it curves to the left with a radius of 781.98 feet the following chord courses and distances north 45 degrees 41 minutes 20 seconds west 119.73 feet and north 54 degrees 28 minutes 46 seconds west 120.00 feet to an iron pipe that marks the terminus of said curves roadway, thence continuing with the northern right of way line of the above said 60 foot wide roadway easement north 48 degrees 52 minutes 48 seconds west 127.09 feet to an iron pipe in the center of a power line, thence along the center of said power line north 11 degrees 32 minutes 15 seconds east 624.49 feet to an iron pipe in the B. J. Herring line, with said Herring line north 48 degrees 35 minutes 39 seconds east 36.56 feet to an iron pipe on the western edge of the run of Bear Branch (Mill Branch) thence along or near the run of said branch as it meanders in southeastwardly direction with the following being traverse courses and distances from point to point along or near said run, south 40 degrees 08 minutes 24 seconds east 124.72 feet south 15 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds east 103.24 feet, south 33 degrees 52 minutes 24 seconds west 73.70 feet, south 31 degrees 16 minutes 12 seconds east 117.60 feet south 34 degrees 15 minutes 33 seconds east 29 feet south 37 degrees 33 minutes east 88.64 feet to a point in line, thence south 48 degrees 42 minutes 06 seconds west 277.0 feet (passing over an in line iron pipe at 9.10 feet) to the beginning, containing 4.59 acres more or less and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Company, P. A. of Burgaw, NC in April, 1987 As a reference to the above described tract, see Book 401 at page 643, Tract #31 of the Pender County Registry.

Together with a 60 foot wide roadway easement for purposes of ingress, egress and regress to and from this and other lands with said easement lying adjacent to and 30 feet on each side, the following described centerline: Beginning at a point in the paved centerline of Secondary Road #1404, said point being located along said road, centerline at a point that is south 33 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds west 108.55 feet from an old nail and cap located in said road centerline and directly above the center of the southern most of two culverts that accommodates the waters of Bear Branch beneath the roadway and running thence from the beginning so located north 68 degrees 38 minutes 57 seconds west 420.93 feet to the beginning of a curve in said roadway, thence continuing with said road centerline as it curves to the right with a radius of 493.17 feet a chord course and distance of north 54 degrees 50 minutes 25 seconds west 233.19 feet to a point at the end of said curved roadway, thence continuing with the center of said roadway north 41 degrees 17 minutes 54 seconds west 336.71 feet to a point in line, thence continuing with said roadway as it curves to the left with a radius of 751.98 feet, a chord course and distance of north 50 degrees 05 minutes 21 seconds west 229.85 feet to a point that marks the end of said curved roadway, thence continuing with the center of said road north 58 degrees 52 minutes 48 seconds west 116.42 feet to the point of termination of this 60 foot wide roadway easement.

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

Said property is commonly known as 214 David Herring Road, Burgaw, NC 28425.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of

the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

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

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

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

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-05144-FC01 #7833 7/27, 8/3/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-669 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO GEORGE EDWARD KEA, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO GEORGE EDWARD KEA Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 3.15 acres, Parcel ID Number 2234-55-1610-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

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

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than September 11, 2017.

This date: July 27, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7837 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER In Re the Estate of Jean Clark Beckner, Deceased Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Jean Clark Beckner, Deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, corporations and/ or other legal entities having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned at the address given below on or before 10/28/2017—or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

On this day, July 27, 2017.

Aaron Beckner, Personal Representative c/o Sherman Law, P.C.

by Scott G. Sherman, Attorney for the Personal Representative 3965-B Market Street Wilmington, NC 28403 #7842 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/2017

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ROBIN GAYLE BLAKE All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Robin Gayle Blake, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Jennifer Bohlmann, as Administrator of the decedent's estate on or before November 1, 2017, at the Office of Harold L Pollock, Attorney at Law, PO Drawer 999, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Administrator.

Harold L. Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #7838 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Johnnie Ornan Ruddell, deceased, of Pender County, N.C., are notified to present same to the heirs listed below on or before November 2, 2017 , or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of said Estate are asked to make immediate payment.

This the 27th day of July 2017.

PAMELA J. RUDDELL BARBEE and TERESA K. RUDDELL JOINER, Being all of the HEIRS of the Estate c/o Boyles Law Firm, PLLC 319 North Fourth Street Wilmington, NC 28401 #7836 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Ruth Macy Jones, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Ruth Macy Jones, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 2, 2017 at 130 LaSalle Street, Wilmington, NC 28411 or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 27th day of July 2017.

Ellen Jones Gurganious 130 LaSalle Street Wilmington, NC 28411 #7839 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/2017 CREDITOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Waydus Reece Blanton, late, of 250 Rileys Way, Pender County, Rocky Point, NC 28457, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o Jean Gordon Carter, McGuire Woods LLP, P.O. Box 27507, Raleigh, NC 27611, on or before the 2nd day of November, 2017, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 27th day of July 2017.

David Kent Fonvielle, Administrator of the Estate of Waydus Reece Blanton Attorney: Jean Gordon Carter McGuire Woods LLP P.O. Box 27507 Raleigh, NC 27611 #7840 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/2017 ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE Having qualified as Co-Administrators of the Estate of Laurrie Ann Norris Kane, 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 28th day of October, 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 the 27th day of July 2017.

Randy Carlton Kane Co-Administrator 2660 Clarks Landing Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 Stacy Marie Tompkins Co-Administrator 2550 NC Hwy 11 S Rose Hill, NC 28458 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #7841 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/2017 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 76 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Lee J. Roseburgh and Wife, Kimberlee Carter (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Lee J. Roseburgh) to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of April, 2007, and recorded in Book 3203, Page 173, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on August 8, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real

estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot No. 3 in Block 14 of the Subdivision known as New Topsail Beach, according to a map thereof duly recorded in Map Book 3 at Page 56 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 906 Ocean Boulevard, Topsail Beach, North Carolina.

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

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

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

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028, 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1210099 (FC.FAY) #7843 7/27, 8/3/2017 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 115 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kenneth J. Hoopes and Judith A. Hoopes to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of January, 2010, and recorded in Book 3740, Page 165, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on August 8, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Topsail, in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following described lot or parcel of land located in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina: Being all of Lot 116 as shown on map of the Oval at Groves Point Plantation Section 1 recorded in Map Book 32 at Page 47 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which said map is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 337 Groves Point Circle, Hampstead, North Carolina.

Being that parcel of land conveyed to Kenneth J. Hoopes and wife, Judith A. Hoopes from P M & M, Inc. by that deed dated 11/20/2002 and recorded 11/25/2002 in Deed Book 1996, at Page 108 of Pender County, NC Public Registry.

Tax Map Reference: 4215747160000 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

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

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS,

WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028, 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1215002 (FC.FAY) #7844 7/27, 8/3/2017 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 17SP98 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY NOBERT F. ARCHULETTA DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2277 AT PAGE 304 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on August 15, 2017 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PENDER, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE IN THE EASTERN MARGIN OF ALDERMAN STREET WHICH SAID STAKE IS IN AN OLD PROPERTY LINE AND SHOWN AS THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A LOT NAMED “MAMIE” (2 ½ ACRE LOT) ON A MAP ENTITLED “ESTATE OF W. B. HENRY” AND RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 2, PAGE 60 IN THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY. SAID IRON STAKE IS ALSO LOCATED FROM THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERN MARGIN OF ALDERMAN STREET WITH THE CENTERLINE OF CHURCH STREET (N.C. HWY. 53) NORTH 33 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST 284.48 FEET TO SAID BEGINNING POINT. SAID BEGINNING POINT BEING SO LOCATED RUNS THENCE AS FOLLOWS: 1. WITH THE EASTERN MARGIN OF ALDERMAN STREET NORTH 33 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST 261.79 FEET TO A POINT IN A LINE DITCH; THENCE, 2. WITH SAID LINE DITCH NORTH 58 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 162.51 FEET (PASSING OVER AN INLINE IRON PIPE AT 3.90 FEET) TO AN IRON STAKE AT THE INTERSECTION OF A SECOND DITCH; THENCE, 3. WITH SAID SECOND DITCH SOUTH 32 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 08 SECONDS EAST 289.92 FEET (PASSING OVER AN INLINE IRON STAKE AT 99.38 FEET) TO AN OLD IRON PIPE IN THE OLD PROPERTY LINE ON THE BEFORE REFERENCED W.B. HENRY MAP; THENCE, 4. WITH SAID LINE SOUTH 68

DEGREES 38 MINUTES 94 SECONDS WEST 159.92 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LOT OR TRACT OF LAND CONTAINS 1.10 ACRES TO BE THE SAME MORE OR LESS AND IS ALL OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 887, PAGE 213 IN THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY. And Being more commonly known as: 120 North Alderman St, Atkinson, NC 28421 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Nobert F. Archuletta.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale.

Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

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

The date of this Notice is July 25, 2017.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 16-079055 #7857 8/3, 8/10/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF PENDER BEFORE THE CLERK FILE # 16 SP 7 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE UNDER THE POWER OF SALE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY Neomitta L. Vernon, MORTGAGOR,

BY R. V. Biberstein, Jr., SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, DEED OF TRUST BOOK 4393, PAGE 0237, PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY SEE APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE as recorded in Book 4564 at Page 0097 of the Pender County Registry NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by Neomitta L. Vernon to R.V. Biberstein, Jr., Substitute Trustee for Norma McCorkle. dated March 25, 2014, and recorded in Book 4393, Page 237 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County; default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the said Deed of Trust being by the terms thereof subject to foreclosure, and the holder of the indebtedness thereby secured having demanded the foreclosure thereof for the purpose of satisfying said indebtedness and the Clerk of Superior Court of Pender County, after due notice and the proper hearing, having entered an Order, dated March 22, 2016 and empowering the undersigned to proceed with foreclosure, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the front door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m., on Friday, August 18, 2017, the land conveyed in said Deed of Trust, the same lying and being in Rocky Point Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 93, Section 3, Creekwalk, as shown on a map entitled “Plat of Creekwalk, at Belhammon Plantation, Section Three” recorded in Map Book 32, Page 70 of the Pender County Registry, reference to said map being hereby made for a more

particular description.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens and outstanding and unpaid taxes, if any.

A deposit of 10% of the first $1,000.00 of the purchase price and 5% of the balance of the purchase price may be required of the successful bidder at the time of sale, in the discretion of the trustee.

R.V. Biberstein, Jr., Trustee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE, LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-2175 #7835 8/3, 8/10/2017 NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County vs. The Unknown Successors In Interest to Ernest Walker et al., 13 CVS 138, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina, at 12:00 Noon, August 16, 2017, that property located in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Located in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, Northeast of Pender County Secondary Road #1216 (locally known as the Piney Woods Road) and on both sides of Pender County Secondary Road #1337, and being a portion of Lot #4 of Arthur C. Herring’s Lots as surveyed and mapped by M. R. Walton, Registered Surveyor, in December 1951. Said map being duly recorded in the Pender County Register of Deeds Office in Map Book 3, at page 113, and being more fully described as follows, to wit; BEGINNING at an old iron stake, an old dividing corner between lots #4 and #5 of Arthur C. Herring’s lots, said old corner stake is N 39-00 W 274.00 feet from another old iron stake that marks the Northwestern corner of a ½ acre tract of land in front of Arthur C. Herring’s house; and running thence from said BEGINNING old iron pipe, so located, with the dividing line between said Lots #4 and #5, S 28-05 W 619.57 feet to a new iron pipe located in said line at a point N 28-05 E 613.76 foot from a railroad spike located in the centerline of the paved portion of Secondary Road #1216, said railroad spike is located in said centerline at a point the following courses and distances along said centerline from another spike in said centerline directly above a 24 inch concrete culvert that accommodates the waters of a ditch beneath the roadway: S 59-53 E 74.18 feet; S 59-32 E 652.00 feet; thence leaving said old dividing line and running along the Northeastern edge of George Williams’ old field, N 54-23 W 228.70 feet to an iron pipe; N 18-55 E 61.95 feet to an iron pipe; N 58-58 W 207.82 feet to an iron pipe; N 09-54 E 79.65 feet to an iron pipe; and N 64-46 W 184.10 feet to an iron pipe in the old dividing line between Lots #3 and #4; thence with said old dividing line, N 28-00 E 727.85 feet to a new iron pipe that marks the dividing corner between lots #3 and #4; thence with the old back line of Lot #4, S 39-00 E 710.00 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 9.95 acres, more or less, and is as surveyed by Walton & Walton, Registered Land Surveyors, in October, 1968. LESS AND EXCEPT the parcels described in Deed Books 741, 977 and 980, at pages 605, 29, and 73, respectively, all of the Registry of Pender County, North Carolina.

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 and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Robert H. Corbett Commissioner #7846 8/3, 8/10/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE OF SALE BURGAW MINI STORAGE, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 44A-43 shall conduct a public sale of the contents of the units listed below. These parties have liens against them for late rent. All sales will be cash to the highest bidder.

A-22 Homer A-25 Ogden B-8 Joyner B-18 Samaras B-23 Robertson C-14 Bland D-2 Willetts D-14 Urenovich D-20 Amato This sale will be conducted at Burgaw Mini Storage, 1014 W. Wilmington Street (Hwy. 53 W) and 1744 (Hwy. 53 W) Burgaw, NC on August 12, 2017 at 10:00AM. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ROBIN GAYLE BLAKE All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Robin Gayle Blake, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Jennifer Bohlmann, as Administrator of the decedent's estate on or before November 1, 2017, at the Office of Harold L Pollock, Attorney at Law, PO Drawer 999, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Administrator.

Harold L. Pollock Attorney at Law PO Drawer 999 Burgaw, NC 28425 #7838 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/2017

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County vs. The Unknown Successors In Interest to Ernest Walker et al., 13 CVS 138, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina, at 12:00 Noon, August 16, 2017, that property located in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lying in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina adjacent to Northwest of the newly paved centerline of S.R. No. 1337 (Rhyne Road) and being more fully described as follows: BEGINNING at a new P.K. spike in said centerline of S.R. No. 1337, said Beginning P.K. spike is located along said road centerline the following calls from an existing small P.K. spike located at the intersection of the paved centerline of said S.R. No. 1337 and S.R. No. 1216 (Piney Woods Road): North 31 degrees 31 minutes 15 seconds East 948.9 feet and North 29 degrees 38 minutes East 215.1 feet to the Beginning P.K. spike, running thence from said Beginning P.K. spike, so located, North 51 degrees 00 minutes West 632.53 feet with the Northern Right-of-Way line of a 20 foot wide road easement then with the Northern line Ondrea Deneick Jacobs 3/4 acre lot (passing over an existing one inch iron pipe at 34.62 feet.) to an existing one inch iron pipe in a line ditch; thence with said ditch North 31 degrees 08 minutes East 258.4 feet to the bottom of an old tall bent iron pipe in the outside corner of a ditch; thence with another ditch South 35 degrees 46 minutes 10 seconds East 678.94 feet to a new P.K. spike in said centerline of S.R. No. 1337; thence with said road centerline South 29 degrees 38 minutes West 78.62 feet to the Beginning, containing 2.36 acres, more or less, net, and is as surveyed 6 August 1993. Out of tract of land - see Deed Book 735, page 196 “Tract No. 1” of the Pender County Registry.

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 and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Robert H. Corbett Commissioner #7847 8/3, 8/10/2017 NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County vs. The Unknown Successors In Interest to Ernest Walker et al., 13 CVS 138, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina, at 12:00 Noon, August 16, 2017, that property located in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lying in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and adjacent to and North of the paved centerline of Secondary Road No. 1216 (Piney Woods Road) and being more fully described as follows: BEGINNING at an old subsurface railroad spike in said centerline of S.R. #1216 where the old division line between Lot #2 and Lot #3 of Map Book 3, Page 113 intersects said road centerline, said Beginning railroad spike is also located Northwest along S.R. #1216 2/10 mile from S.R. #1337; running thence from said Beginning railroad spike, so located, with said old division line between Lot #2 and Lot #3 North 16 degrees 50 minutes East 686.69 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence South 71 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds East 110.16 feet to an old tall iron pipe; thence along the western side of a canal South 04 degrees 37 minutes West 774.54 feet to a new P.K. spoke in the centerline of S.R. #1216; thence with said road centerline North 58 degrees 17 minutes West 283.58 feet to the Beginning, containing 2.92 acres, more or less, net, and is as surveyed on December 23, 1992.

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 and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Robert H. Corbett Commissioner #7848 8/3, 8/10/2017 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

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With summer officially here, more and more drone operators are heading outdoors to enjoy this technology.

An estimated 19,000 North Carolinians now own and operate drones for recreational purposes. “Drones are an exciting new technology, and we want people to be able to enjoy them safely and responsibly,� said Division of Aviation Director Bobby Walston. “All drone operators should make safety their number one priority and take the time to understand the rules and guidelines.�

North Carolina’s Division of Aviation website helps

operators learn how to use drones, also called Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), safely and legally in North Carolina.

Recreational use The N.C. Department of Transportation, along with the Federal Aviation Administration and model aircraft enthusiast groups, have established several safety guidelines that when followed could ensure a fun and safe experience: s!LWAYS mY BELOW AN ALTITUDE OF FEET AND mY WITHIN your direct line of sight; s$O NOT mY WITHIN lVE MILES of an airport without notifying that airport first;

s.EVER mY NEAR EMERGENCY response efforts, other aircraft, public events, or directly over people; s$O NOT FLY DRONES THAT weigh more than 55 pounds or for compensation; and s.IGHT mYING IS NOT RECOMmended, even if your drone is equipped with lights.

Non-recreational use North Carolinians interested in flying a drone for commercial or government operations must obtain a permit from the N.C. Division of Aviation. Before applying, prospective users must pass NCDOT’s UAS Knowledge Test.

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no-hit 8-0 victory over South Brunswick.

The Pender softball team beat Trask behind the pitching of senior Gracie Vincent. Imani Newkirk had a good game with the bat.

The Trask softball team beat Clinton behind the play of junior standouts Brittany Foy and Ashton Yarborough. s7EEK The area high schools were down to one baseball team in the playoffs along with the Trask men and Pender women’s track and field teams.

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

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

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

Nee Nee Jordan was 3-for-4.

The Topsail baseball team

advanced to the third round with an exciting win. Sophomore Hayden Walsh hit a run scoring double to plate the winning run in the second round win over Triton. Walsh was 2-3 with two ribbeys in the game. Alex Holland (1-1/3 IP, 1W, 1H, 1K) earned the win in relief of Payton Phelps (5-2/3 IP, 6H, 5R, 5Ks).

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

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

The Pender ladies won the ladies side of things behind Tanazsa Simspon (shotput) and Lakirah Forney, along with three of their relay teams.

In the NCHSAA 3A Individual State tennis Championships, the second-seeded Pirate duo of Hudson Smith and Sam Garland won the program’s first-ever statechampionship level match with a 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4) win. They fell in the second round.

necessarily going out and writing a lot of tickets, It’s more about education and just enforcement.�

The Watch for Me NC program involves two key elements: s3AFETY AND EDUCATIONAL messages directed toward drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. s(IGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEment efforts by area police to reduce violations of traffic safety laws. Local programs are typically led by municipal, county, or regional government staff with the involvement of many others, including pedestrian and bicycle advocates, city

planners, law enforcement agencies, engineers, public health professionals, elected officials, school administrators, and others.

The Watch for Me NC program, which started with a pilot prog ram in Wake, Durham, and Orange counties in 2012, each year invites communities across North Carolina to become partner communities.

As part of that effort, partner communities receive additional support and training from NCDOT. All North Carolina communities are encouraged to use Watch for Me NC materials to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety.

level. The next thing will be student manager. Then there is a graduate assistant, video coordinator, director of basketball operations and assistant coach. The long term goal is to become a head coach at the collegiate level.�

Kevin Keatts left UNCW after the season ended and

former Carolina assistant CB McGrath took over. While Benton hated to see Coach Keatts go he is looking forward to learning from another successful coach. “Coach McGrath and his assistants really know the game. I am looking forward to learning everything I can from them.�

from the food bank to help a family in need. We even have kids come in that want to help. They may not be able to give more than a dollar, but we tell them when they put that dollar in that donation jar, ‘You’re helping feed a family.’ It doesn’t matter how much or how little. We need every dime we can get right

now, especially to build this building,� said Harris.

PCCS is located at 210 W. Fremont St. in Burgaw. The store is open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information or to make donations, call (910) 259-5840 or email pccs2serve@ gmail.com.

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homerun and three runs batted in while Miles Jordan was 4-4 with two RBI. Will Andrews had three hits and an RBI. Jordan earned the win on the hill with three innings of relief work that included one hit and four strikeouts.

The Topsail baseball team avenged a costly early season loss at the hands of Laney. Junior catcher Colby Emmertz was 3-for-3 with two doubles and three ribbeys, and senior pitcher Johnny Tartaglione came on to throw three innings of no-hit relief to earn the win on the hill as Topsail defeated Laney 5-1.

Aaron Beach had two hits in the Pirates loss to Hoggard.

The Topsail softball team beat Laney early in the week.

Hunter Bizzell was 2-for3 with three runs scored while Nee Nee Jordan was 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two ribbeys. Standout senior Hayley Grizzle has been on fire as of late with seven hits and eight RBIs in the last four games.

In the conference tournament’s opening round, Collins tossed a 7-inning, 9-strikeout,

Watch for Me

Continued from page 1A increase pedestrian and bike safety. “The Watch for Me program is designed to educate and promote walking and bicycle safety. We have the Osgood trail that winds through Burgaw and we a community that does a lot of walking and biking,� said Burgaw Police Chief Ed Hock. “The state helps by providing resources, infor mation and training.

The police department is involved in the enforcement aspect of the program – not

Medlin

Continued from page 1A rent situation as just the beginning of a long journey that he hopes will evolve into a collegiate coaching job. “I have started at the ground

PCCS

Continued from page 5A founded in 1982 to help serve the needs of our community. According to Harris, PCCS was able to assist 11,985 area families and 25,217 area individuals last year.

They currently partner with 40 local organizations and agencies to help provide emergency food and clothing assistance to qualified residents of Pender County. They are also blessed with donations from businesses, area and out-of-area residents, and more than 20 area churches.

Harris is planning to apply for grants to help cover the cost of the addition. However, donations are still needed.

With children out of school for the summer, more families need help. She said that it is not only the families who receive food stamps and other assistance who need help, but there are many working class people who are struggling to make ends meet. “Whether it’s small or big, it doesn’t matter. You may think that $5 won’t help others, but you’d be surprised by what I can buy with that

Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of 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 qualiďŹ ed 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

Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices 17 SP 111 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 Robert Alan Gay and Karen Michele Gay to WFG National Title Insurance Co., Trustee(s), which was dated November 20, 2014 and recorded on December 4, 2014 in Book 4502 at Page 0234, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 15, 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: TRACT 1: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN ROCKY POINT TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND BEING THE WILTHA CHERRY LEWIS MOORE TRACT AS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 603, PAGE 187 RECORDS OF PENDER COUNTY, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON A POINT IN AN OLD DITCH ON THE NORTHERN RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID N.C. HIGHWAY 210, SAID POINT BEING LOCATED THE FOLLOWING BEARINGS AND DISTANCES FROM A RAILROAD SPIKE AT THE INTERSECTION OF CENTERLINES OF N.C. HIGHWAY 210 AND S.R. 1425: SOUTH 83 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 01 SECOND EAST 200.50 FEET WITH THE CENTERLINE OF N.C. HIGHWAY 210 TO A P.K. NAIL, THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 30.15 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING: PROCEED FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING WITH AN OLD DITCH NORTH 01 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 324.85 FEET TO A POINT IN SAID DITCH, THENCE SOUTH 82 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST 118.01 FEET TO A POINT IN AN OLD DITCH, THENCE WITH THE OLD DITCH SOUTH 00 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST 324.80 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERN RIGHT OF WAY OF N.C. HIGHWAY 210, THENCE WITH THE NORTHERN RIGHT OF WAY OF N.C. HIGHWAY 210 NORTH 83 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST 122.57 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 0.892 ACRES ACCORDING TO A SURVEY BY HANOVER DESIGN SERVICES, P.A. IN APRIL OF 1994.

ALL BEARINGS ARE RELATIVE TO DEED BOOK 3679, PAGE 1.

TRACT 2: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN ROCKY POINT TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND BEING PART OF THE ELIZAH M. LEWIS HEIRS PROPERTY AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN AN OLD DITCH, SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE WILTHA CHERRY LEWIS MOORE TRACT, SAID POINT ALSO BEING LOCATED THE FOLLOWING BEARING AND DISTANCES FROM A RAILROAD SPIKE AT THE INTERSECTION OF CENTERLINES OF N.C. HIGHWAY 210 AND S.R. 1425; SOUTH 83 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 01 SECONDS EAST 200.50 FEET WITH THE CENTERLINE OF N.C. HIGHWAY 210 TO A P.K. NAIL, THENCE WITH THE WESTERN LINE OF SAID WILTHA CHERRY LEWIS MOORE TRACT AND AN OLD DITCH NORTH 01 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 355.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PROCEED FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING WITH AN OLD DITCH NORTH 01 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 77.63 FEET TO AN IRON, THENCE WITH AN OLD DITCH SOUTH 88 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST 11608 FEET TO AN IRON AT THE INTERSECTION OF AN OLD DITCH, THENCE WITH AN OLD DITCH SOUTH 00 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST 90.21 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE WITH THE NORTHERN LINE OF SAID WILTHA CHERRY LEWIS MOORE TRACT NORTH 82 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST 118.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 0.225 ACRES, ACCORDING TO A SURVEY BY HANOVER DESIGN SERVICES, P.A. IN APRIL OF 1994.

ALL BEARINGS ARE RELATIVE TO DEED BOOK 3679, PAGE 1 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 14970 NC Highway 210 and 0.23-acre parcel adjacent to 14970 NC Highway 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of ďŹ ve 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 PUR-

CHASERS 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 Robert Alan Gay and wife Karen Michele Gay. 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 ďŹ ling of a bankruptcy petition prior to the conďŹ rmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee.

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-07303-FC01 #7845 8/3, 8/10/2017 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 17SP120 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JAMES T. EVES, JR. DATED JULY 30, 2009 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3664 AT PAGE 206 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on August 15, 2017 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in the Town of Surf City, Pender County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 49, Sandy Ridge Subdivision, as shown on that certain map entitled “Sandy Ridge, Phase 1�, as prepared by Charles F. Riggs and Associates, Inc. and recorded in Map Book 27, Page 90 of the Pender County Registry on January 27, 1992.

And Being more commonly known as: 49 North Ridge, Surf City, NC 28445 The record owner(s) of the property, as reected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of James T. Eves, Jr. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.â€? Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the ofďŹ cers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated

with the foreclosure. A deposit of ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred ďŹ fty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certiďŹ ed funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

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

The date of this Notice is July 25, 2017.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 17-091524 #7859 8/3, 8/10/2017 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Lenora Williamson v.

Taneasha Anquinette Miller and New Prime, Inc. 17 CVS 550 To Taneasha Anquinette Miller: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been ďŹ led in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: damages arising from motor vehicular negligence. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days from the ďŹ rst running of this notice, exclusive of such date, which was August 3, 2017, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 28th day of July, 2017.

David F. Turlington David and Associates, pllc Attorneys for Plaintiff 1516 Dawson Street Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 State Bar Number: 20165 Telephone: 910/251-8088 Fascimile: 910/251-8430 dturlington@ davidandassociates.com #7855 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/2017 NOTICE OF DIVORCE LEGAL ACTION NEW YORK SUPREME COURTWESTCHESTER COUNTY: Chevonne Kenlyn Williams, Plaintiff v.

Bryant O’Neal Williams, Defendant.

Index No: 02521/2015.

You are hereby notiďŹ ed that Plaintiff ďŹ led Summons with Notice against you seeking Absolute Divorce. You are required to Answer the Summons no later than August 24, 2017 and appear for a conference on August 24, 2017 at 9:30 A.M. in Supreme Court Westchester County, 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601. Upon your failure to do so, Plaintiff will seek judgment of divorce on default. #7852 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/2017 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualiďŹ ed 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

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Pender sheriff new head of N.C. Sheriff’s Association

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

Pender County Sheriff Carson Smith was sworn in as president of the North Carolina Sheriff ’s Association July 25 at the Association’s annual meeting in Brunswick County. Smith has been filling the role of president since spring when the previous president, Sheriff Graham Atkinson of Surry County, retired. Smith will serve for one year. “Being president isn’t anything that any one of them couldn’t do, but I was chosen and I’m appreciative for that. It’s done a lot for me and I want to give a year back to serve.

Smith says the Association, with sheriffs from all 100 North Carolina counties, serves a vital role in the state. “The Sheriff ’s Association works in Raleigh to get good legislation passed and works against legislation we feel will be bad for the citizens of the state,� Smith said. “There is a big training component to the Association. There is a school we put the new sheriff ’s through. The course is four weeks and we reach out to the new sheriffs. I believe there are about 40 sheriffs that haven’t been on the job more than four years now. Most of them know what they are getting into a little bit, but there is no way they can know it all. There is legislative update training that deals with new laws that come out and how it affects us across the state. I think the legislation helps keep the whole state strong.�

For the veteran sheriff ’s that have served a number of years, the Association provides the opportunity for fellowship and sharing experiences that can help in the discharge of their duties. “When you meet with the other 99 sheriffs in the state who do the same thing you do, you get so much good information. We all deal with the same problems, but there are different ways to handle them,� said Smith. “To be able to talk with others who have the same responsibilities, there is a lot you can learn.�

The N.C. Sheriff ’s Association has a procurement program that helps departments across the state with vehicles and other equipment. “The state contract used to be a big thing, but no so much anymore, so the Association saves us money. We also have a program that reviews medical bills for inmates to make sure the county is not overcharged. It has saved us in Pender County 40 to 50 percent on our medical bills. That helps us all.�

According to the Association website, the mission of the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association is to serve as the statewide voice to protect, promote, preserve, and enhance the Office of Sheriff in North Carolina through education, training, and legislative initiatives that increase public safety and protect the rights of the citizens of North Carolina.

Smith was first elected Pender County Sheriff in 2002. Prior to being elected sheriff, Smith Photo contributed was the Pender County Emergency Management Director from 1994-2002. He was EM Director during hurricanes Bertha, Fran, Dennis, and Floyd – major storms that caused extensive damage Superior Court Judge Kent Harrell administers the oath of ofďŹ ce to Pender County Sheriff Carto Pender County. Prior to that, Smith served as a deputy sheriff, police officer, and a trooper son Smith. Smith was sworn in as president of the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association July with the N.C. Highway Patrol.

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Love demonstrated

By Rev. Ken Smith Atkinson Baptist Church

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Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently.

I Peter 1:22 Recently, I was talking with an individual that said, “Pastor Ken, I love Jesus, but I have a real hard time loving people.� After he made that truthful statement, he shucked his head and laughed and stated, “I guess that’s the first time you’ve heard that.�

Sadly, it was not the first time I’ve heard someone say something similar to that.

We all know that not everyone is easy to love. In fact, if we were to look into the mirror the person staring back at us is not always easy to love.

Love requires more than just a mere word that can fade away. True love doesn’t come naturally because our sinful nature is greedy, self-centered and unconcerned in so many ways. There is no Christian

duty, Peter says, like the obligation to love one another. In saying this, he simply reiterates a theme found throughout the Bible.

Jesus said, “A new command I give you: Love one another.

As I have loved you, so you must love one another� (John 13:34-35). Paul wrote, “Love does no harm to a neighbor.

Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law� (Romans 13:10). John declares, “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God� (1 John 4:7). And listen to what Paul declares, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you� (Ephesians 4:32).

If we are to follow Christ, we must put aside animosity, hatred, a lack of forgiveness and a tendency to ignore others. Jesus could have walked down the dusty roads of Jerusalem keeping to himself, but He didn’t. He could have en-

joyed the company of Mary, Martha and His disciples, never bothering with a leper or a blind person, never eating with a tax collector or drinking water with a troubled Samaritan woman, but He didn’t. Christ could have ignored all these people, but aren’t we glad He didn’t because how would that affect us now?

For you and I to walk our narrow way with blinders on is a colossal failure to emulate Jesus Christ. We must demonstrate our Christian faith by loving people from the depths of our hearts, even those who may not love us back, who are not very lovable.

Jesus calls us to love them even when we get no credit for doing so. Our duty is to love them deeply, as Christ would.

I encourage you this week to remember the centrality of

Christian love. Don’t just talk about loving others, but actually practice it daily as the Holy Spirit would guide you.

This world is hurting and in desperate need of someone like you to model the unending love of Jesus. I promise you it will not take long to see the suffering of those around you if you will look through the eyes of the Savior.

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The Christian Community Caring Center distributed food locally to those in need.

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

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

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

Free Summer Activities and lunch for kids Each Wednesday 11 a.m. until 1p.m.

New Born Church of God, 105 Rocky Point Training School Rd. Off Hwy 117 in Rocky Point.

Contact Church (910) 675-9535 or Eva Williams (910) 470-8192.

910-300-7642 • 910-279-1491 363 Sloop Point Loop Road www.hampsteadwellnessclinic.com

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

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

Hampstead Wellness Clinic Natural Health & Holistic Nutrition

140 Industrial Drive Burgaw, NC 28425 Producers of the finest select pork rinds and pork cracklin products in the USA

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

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

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Church Directory BARLOW VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH

NEW BEGINNING CHURCH

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

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

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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

All are welcome! Pastor Bill Howell

FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

ST. M ARY’S CHURCH

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

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Pastor Mark Murphy

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

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

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

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

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

www.BurgawBaptistChurch.org

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

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

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

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

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

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

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

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

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

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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Invites you to a Meet & Greet With local drone photographer

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Wednesday, August 9 5-7 pm Coral Cottage Boutiques 14061 NC Hwy 50, Surf City, NC 28445

Tom Newbill, DO, is welcoming new patients at Pender Primary Care Dr. Tom Newbill, is a Family Medicine physician now seeing patients of all ages at NHRMC Physician Group - Pender Primary Care in Rocky Point with extended hours. As a patient of NHRMC Physician Group, you will enjoy seamless connectivity to more than 200 specialists, New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Pender Memorial Hospital through one secure, shared medical record.

You can also use NHRMC MyChart to request an appointment, email your doctor, view test results and more.

Extended Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Call for an appointment 910.300.4500 7910 US Highway 117 South, Suite 120, Rocky Point, NC 28457

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Pender Adult Services offers the Walk With Ease program No matter if you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s six week Walk With Ease program can teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life.

Studies by the Thurston Arthritis Research Center and the Institute on Aging of the University of North Carolina show that Walk With Ease is proven to: s2EDUCE THE PAIN AND DIScomfort of arthritis s)NCREASE BALANCE STRENGTH and walking pace s"UILD CONlDENCE IN YOUR

ability to be physically active s)MPROVE OVERALL HEALTH The Walk with Ease program is offered as a self-guided course or in a community setting. Choose the format that best suits you.

In-Person community format offered at Heritage Place Get support in a group setting as you follow the sixweek Walk With Ease program. Classes will be taught at Pender Adult Services this fall. Call Jennifer Mathews at 910-259-9119 Xextension 303 for more information.

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. NIAM was established to encourage people of all ages to make sure they are up to date on the vaccines recommended for them.

Communities have continued to use the month each year to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases.

Shingles is a painful rash that usually develops on one side of the body, often the face or torso. The rash forms blisters that typically scab over in 7 to 10 days and clears up within 2 to 4 weeks. For some people the pain can last for months or even years after the rash goes away. This long-lasting pain is called post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), and it is the most common complication of shingles.

Your risk of shingles and PHN increases as you get older.

Shingles vaccine has been used since 2006. ZostavaxÂŽ is the only shingles vaccine currently approved for use in the United States. This vaccine reduces the risk of developing shingles by 51% and PHN by 67%. It is given in one dose as a shot, and can be given in a docTOR S OFlCE OR PHARMACY People 60 years of age or older should get shingles vaccine. They should get the vaccine whether or not they recall having had chickenpox, which is caused by the same virus as shingles. Studies show that more than 99% of Americans

aged 40 and older have had chickenpox, even if they don’t remember getting the disease.

There is no maximum age for getting shingles vaccine.

Even if you have had shingles, you can still receive shingles vaccine to help prevent future occurrences of the disEASE 4HERE IS NO SPECIlC LENGTH of time you must wait after having shingles before receiving shingles vaccine, but generally you should make sure the shingles rash has disappeared before getting vaccinated. The decision on when to get vaccinated should be made with your healthcare provider.

Shingles vaccine is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for people aged 50 years and older. However, CDC does not have a recommendation for routine use of shingles vaccine in people 50 through 59 years old.

Protection from shingles VACCINE LASTS ABOUT lVE YEARS

so adults vaccinated before they are 60 years old might not be protected later in life when the risk for shingles and its complications are greatest.

Adults 50 through 59 years who have questions about shingles vaccine should disCUSS THE RISKS AND BENElTS WITH a healthcare provider.

Talk with your healthcare provider if you have questions about shingles vaccine.

Shingles vaccine is available in doctor’s offices and pharMACIES 4O lND DOCTOR S OFlCES or pharmacies near you that offer the vaccine, visit Zostavax or HealthMap Vaccine Finder.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

RSVP volunteers enjoyed the Raptor Presentation at Heritage Place

RSVP Update

Cape Fear Raptor Center visits RSVP program

By Barbara Mullins RSVP Director Re t i re d S e n i o r Vo l u n teer Program (RSVP) meets monthly for RSVP Perks.

These meetings always include a guest speaker and this month Cape Fear Raptor Center volunteers were part of our meeting. They brought along very special guests - a red tailed hawk, a barn owl,

and two screech owls.

Their presentation, in both Burgaw and Hampstead, was enlightening and our RSVP volunteers are still talking about how enjoyable both mornings were.

The Cape Fear Raptor Center has an amazing education program and we are thankful for what they do in our community to rehabilitate these birds of prey.

Dr Jodi Gynp operates the Center on Hwy 117 in Rocky Point and offers tours by reservation (910-687-6888). Thank you to Faye Russell and her assistant for the engaging presentations earlier this month.

RSVP has many interesting presentations throughout the year and our goal is always to provide our volunteers with new learning experiences, as well as thank them for their

Open enrollment begins Oct. 15

devoted service to RSVP. Our RSVP meetings are open to the community and we invite you to join us and hear the opportunities our program has for you. Our next meeting is Aug. 1 (Heritage Place in Burgaw) and Aug. 2 (Topsail Senior Center). Both meetings are from 9-10:30 a.m.

For more info please call: Barbara Mullins 910-259-9119 (ext 329).

Medicare workshop in Burgaw Aug. 15 A Medicare Education Workshop will be held Aug. 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Pender Adult Services, 901 S. Walker Street, Burgaw.

Kay Warner and Jennifer Mathews with the SHIIP program of Pender County will be presenting the workshop.

The class is free, but registration is required by calling the reception desk at 259-9119 ext. 0.

Open Enrollment for Prescriptions Drug Plans (Medicare Part D) is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. The Medicare Part D prescription drug plans are

provided by private insurance companies that have contracted with and have plans approved by Medicare.

Plans will vary from year to year.

We c a n a s s i s t yo u i n finding a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. Appointments will be available with a Pender County SHIIP counseling in Burgaw and Hampstead.

A word about extra help -EDICARE BENElCIARIES MAY be eligible for the federal Extra Help low income subsidy program if he/she has limited

income and resources.

The Extra Help program can increase cost savings by paying for all or part of the monthly premiums, annual deductibles and provide lower prescription co-payments under a Medicare prescription drug plan.

To qualify for Extra Help the monthly income must be less than $1,508 for an individual ($2,030 for a married couple living together). Your

Fit over Fifty at Fitness Fusion!

Join us for this fun low impact class.

This workout provides a great way to stay in shape as well as improve cardiovascular fitness, body balance and muscle toning.

Call 910-259-0422

resources/assets must not be more than $13,820 for an individual ($27,600 for a married couple living together).

The assets/resources do not include a primary residence or a vehicle.

If you believe someone you know may qualify for the Extra Help program, please encourage them to apply. A SHIIP counselor may assist them with completing the online application

Licensed CNA Positions Available Pender Adult Services is hiring CNAÂśs.

All areas including Burgaw, Rocky Point, Currie, Maple Hill and Hampstead.

Must have reliable transportation.

Contact Anna or Roz at 259-9119 ext. 2

INFORMATION PLEASE – WE ARE HERE TO HELP Please call the center 259-9119 X 309 if you need information, referral or assistance with any of the following services:

Get out of the heat and come enjoy bridge, canasta, bidwhist, rummique, mahjong or cribbage. Let us know if you are interested in chess, hand and foot or Texas hold ‘em.

Health Screenings Insurance Counseling Legal Services Caregivers Classes Housing Home Repair/Modification In-home Aide Services Social Security Benefits Adult Day Care/Day Health Disaster Services Hospice Care Rehabilitation Services Respite Telephone Reassurance Energy Assistance

Fitness & Health Promotion Tax Preparation/Counseling Transportation Medical/General Family Support Groups Reverse Mortgage Counseling Home Health Services Medicaid Benefits/Medicare Benefits Job Training/Placement Community Mental Health Durable Medical Equipment/Assistive Devices Long-term Care Facilities Report Suspected Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance) Congregate Meals/Home Delivered Meals Food Distribution

Topsail Senior Center news

By Donna Murphrey The Take Control Nutrition Program for Adults will be offered at Topsail Senior Center weekly on Tuesdays, beginning Aug, 8 through Sept. 12 from 10-11 a.m.

This program is a part of the Eat Smart Move More program offered through N.C.

State University cooperative extension. The program includes six engaging and interactive one hour sessions covering information to help you control sodium, fat and added sugar.

To sign up contact the Topsail Senior Center at 270-0708.

Are you interested in a dance at Topsail? We are plan-

ning one for September but would like your input. Please let us know which evening works for you and what your favorite style of music is. We are planning to have a DJ and light refreshments.

If you have any suggestions for events or educational seminars, please let us know.

Pender Adult Services August 2017 Aug. 1 – RSVP Perks 9 a.m. (HP) Aug. 2 – RSVP Perks 9 a.m. (TSC) Aug. 3 – Grief Group – Loss of spouse 1-3 p.m. (HP-each Thurs) Aug. 9 – Blind Group, contact Patricia Miller 259-1464, 1 p.m.(HP) Aug. 14 – Bowling at Ten Pin Alley –sign up at front desk Aug. 15 – New to Medicare Seminar – 5:30 p.m. (HP)

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Aug. 17 - Health Checks (TSC) 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Aug. 22 – RSVP Volunteer cookout at Topsail Aug. 24 - Health Checks (HP) 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Take con NOW to p trol rev or manag ent e chronic disease!

For more information – call 910-259-9119 www.penderpas.com SAVE THE DATE: NC STATE FAIR TRIP – OCTOBER 17

Memorial and Honorary Giving Program

Come learn lifelong habits to help you eat healthy and be physically active!

Start Date (Days): Weekly on Tuesdays beginning August 8th until September 12th

Contributions Wardell & Ruby McDuffie Westview United Methodist Church Willarlea Ruritan

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Dinning room of Topsail Senior Center

Location: PROVIDING GRIEF 20959 Hwy 17 N Hampstead, NC 28443 PROVIDING GRIEF SUPPORT EDUCATION For more information orAND to sign up, contact: Donna Murphrey at (910) 270-0708 or sign up in person at the reception desk SUPPORT ANDPROVIDING EDUCATION GRIEF Pender County Grief Groups - Summer/Fall 2017

SUPPORT AND EDUCATION

Thank you for your contributions

Pender County Groups - Summer/Fall 2017 Coping with the death of Grief a loved one can be difficult.

We are here to help.

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PROVIDING GRIEF VIDING GRIEF SUPPORT ANDvariety EDUCATION PORT AND EDUCATION of groups, camps and workshops, right here in your community. These no cost programs are available to Thursdays, Aug. 3-Aug. 31, 1:00-3:00 pm

acknowledgement will be sent whether donation is an Honor or in Memory of individual or group.

For more information on Pender Adult Services Memorial and Honorary Giving Program please contact Wesley Davis at 910-259-9119.

allthe thanks to our generous donors. Your donation is always appreciated.

Coping with death of a spouse/partner Heritage Place, Pender Adult Services

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal and, where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or if all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

Thursdays, 3-Aug. 31, 1:00-3:002017 pm CountyPender Grief Groups - Summer/Fall 2017 County Grief Groups -Aug.S.Summer/Fall 901 Walker St., Burgaw Coping with the death of a spouse/partner If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

Heritage Place, Pender Adult Services Thursdays, Aug. 3-Aug. 31, 1:00-3:00 pm Individuals whoone are deaf,can hard ofbe hearing, or have speech disabilities wish toto file either an EEO or program complaint please USDA through the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish).

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Supplemental Nutrition Program is (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, call the DHHS Customer Support Center 1-800-662-7030.

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