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Pender County to have Sunday voting Oct. 28 From Staff Reports The N.C. State Board of Elections ruled Aug. 5 that Pender County, along with several other counties will offer voting Sunday, Oct. 28. Pender County’s Sunday voting

hours will be from noon until 5 p.m.

The state board met Sunday in WinstonSalem ahead of a statewide gathering of local and state election officials. It set early voting plans, nailing down locations and

Plans in the works for Burgaw tree park

hours, for 15 counties around the state Sunday voting repeatedly divided the state board, with Democrats and the board’s lone unaffiliated member, who was appointed by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper,

Enjoying the music

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

Staff photos by Andy Pettigrew

The Courthouse Square was very soggy, but it was nice and dry at the Depot for Burgaw’s Summer on the Square music night. Families turned out for the music, food and fun.

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Burgaw plans New Year’s Eve bash From Staff Reports It may seem a little early to be thinking about New Year’s Eve, but the town of Burgaw has announced plans for a celebration at the Historic Depot.

Burgaw and the North Carolina Blueberry Festival will host the first New Year’s Eve Blueberry drop in downtown Burgaw.

The Blueberry Drop will take place Dec. 31 beginning at 5 p.m. in Downtown Burgaw. The official Blueberry drop will take place at 7 p.m., which happens to be midnight Greenwich Mean time. “We are excited to begin such a unique tradition here in Burgaw, “said Zachary White, Burgaw Parks and Recreation Director. “With this celebration we are offering our residents and visitors a unique way to ring in the new year.�

The free event will feature live music by Eaglewing, an Eagles tribute band, food vendors, and fun for the whole family. “This is known as Blueberry Town,� said Olivia Dawson, North Carolina Blueberry Festival Director. “The North Carolina Blueberry Festival is thrilled to collaborate with the Town

Original Courthouse Square plan changed

ArtBeat of Burgaw will take a proposal for a memorial tree park to the town of Burgaw after a design for a park on the Courthouse Square was decided against.

ArtBeat of ficials approved a design from Burgaw businessman and architect Johnny Westbrook for a park on the Courthouse Square that would memorialize the trees recently cut down on the Square.

Westbrook’s design would be fully funded by private donations and corporate sponsorships and would use wood salvaged from the downed trees.

ArtBeat director Rochelle Whiteside was planning to present the park idea to County Commissioners at the board’s Monday meeting. But after talking with Commissioner Jackie Newton, it was decided to not bring it before the board. “Jackie said there was no way the board would approve the park. They were tired of dealing with the issue.� Westbrook said.

N o t t o b e d e t e r re d , ArtBeat, along with Westbrook, turned to Burgaw for help. Westbrook says a presentation will be made at the Burgaw Board of Commissioner’s meeting next week for a park idea possibly along Courthouse Avenue or another location adjacent to the Courthouse Square.

The idea of a public park with restrooms on Courthouse Avenue was scrapped by the town after concerns were raised about placing public restrooms in an area that could not be adequately supervised.

Mayor Pete Cowan told the Post & Voice ideas are being explored to build public restrooms adjacent to the Square, but plans are not firm enough to discuss a location at this time.

siding with plans that included Sunday voting over those that did not.

In some cases, the state board went against plans with bipartisan support from local county boards in order to do so.

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Registration now open for Bark at the Soundside Park Surf City'sÂ

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Surf City has opened registration for both vendors and Fun Run participants for its 1st Annual Bark at the Soundside Park event. The event will take place Sept. 29 at Soundside Park in Surf City. There will be activities for everyone in the family, including the pets. Leashed dogs are welcome to join in the fun.

The festivities will include a 5k Fun Run, games and contests.

Raffles prizes will be given out, and there will be pet adoptions. A pet parade will take place, as well as treats and tricks. Vendors will be on site, as well as Paw Patrol’s Chase and Skye.

Surf City Town Clerk Stephanie Hobbs said that they are looking for food and craft vendor applicants right now. She explained some of the activities that will be taking place as part

Paw Patrol is coming, as well. She that starts at 9 a.m.�

Paw Patrol will bring Skye said that anyone who has a child and Chase, and there will also under the age of five should plan Fun for the be dog demonstrations provided to bring the kids out to watch Paw  whole by thefamily!

Surf City Police Depart- Patrol. About 30 vendor spots are available at the event. ment.support K9 Kayda Proceeds pet will participate adoptions “Ruby’s Misfits reached out to in the demonstration. Hobbs said that they are trying to line up us regarding to doing a pet adopanother canine visitor from the tion at the park, and we thought State Fire Marshal’s Office, but that was a really good idea. Of Leashed they areDogs not sure yet if she will course, once we got 10 people togetherTurn to discuss the idea, it just be able to attend dueTractors to her busy• Zero Push Mowers • Lawn Mowers Welcome! schedule. Trimmers & Chainsaws grew from there. We are excited “We are hoping to have a big about it,â€? said Hobbs.

Online Registration for 5K-Fun Run and the money will go of the event. outreach, Ruby’s Misfits Animal Rescue “We are going to have a pet to a good cause for shelter dogs. is a 501c3 organization in Onslow Saturday September 29, 2018 adoption, and Ruby’s Misfits is Ruby’s Misfits are out of Onslow County dedicated to animal wel9am-2pm going to bring some pets,� be- county. We don’t know how much fare. The nonprofit rescues dogs Roland Ave. Surfbe City to , NC gan Hobbs. 517 “There will also expect in proceeds, but if it’s a from high kill animal shelters raffles, and all proceeds will go good amount then we plan to give and provides those animals with FunMisfits.

Run, Games, Contests, Raffles, to the   Pender Humane proper veterinary care, loving to 5K Ruby’s There will be a donation Parade, Tricks, a petPet parade whereAdoptions, Treats, the pups will Society.

It’s our first year, so we foster homes and the chance of be Vendors, and dressed up. You can your Chase Pawbring Patrol's & Skye! will have to see how it goes,� said being placed in a home. pup and dress it up in its costume Hobbs.

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Opinion Thursday, August 9, 2018, Page 3A

Notes from the Field

Poplar Grove Blacksmith

Bill Messer “Get it hot, hit it hard,” was the advice given to me many years ago by the blacksmith at Poplar Grove Plantation. I had been interested in blacksmithing, and agreed to expand my volunteer activities, which until then was driving the tractor for wagon rides through the trails in the adjacent Abbey Nature Preserve, and taking groups on nature hikes through there, too.

I filled in a few times as school groups came through, explaining the process and making a simple ‘S’ hook. The kids seemed delighted mostly by the shower of sparks from the white-hot metal as it came from the forge, followed by more sparks as I hammered out the piece.

Henry Wodsworth Longfellow described the Village Blacksmith: Under a spreading chestnut-tree The village smithy stands; The smith, a mighty man is he, With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.

Yeah, that’s me alright.

At my age it takes a half hour or so, a couple of Ibuprofen and a cup of coffee to get myself together well enough to start a new day. My large and sinewy hands are arthritic, and the muscles in my arms are more like tired rubber bands.

Nevertheless, my interest in the forge remains, and in a fit of madness, I mentioned to Felicia Greene, Poplar Grove’s Director of Tourism, that I might be willing to serve once again as a ‘backup’ blacksmith, just ‘in case’, and I set the gears in motion by introducing myself to the current blacksmith for some refresher training.

“I’m Autumn Lee Day. I was born in Charlotte.”

“When?” I asked, but should’a known better.

“A while back,” she smiled, then laughed.

“I went to high school in the mountains, and then UNC-Charlotte.

That’s where I took the blacksmithing class. I was actually a geography major. I thought I could work in GIS (computerized Geographical Information

Services), mapping, land use planning.”

“Tell me about your blacksmithing educational journey in Charlotte,” I continued.

“I started there, it was a coal-fired forge. I had the best instructor ever, Phil Gaddy. He taught me to work smart, not hard.

I would get frustrated not having the strength to do what I wanted to do.

“Other than that, I took some courses at Tryon Arts and Crafts School, bladesmithing.”

Blacksmithing is one of those basic arts, old as civilization, and steeped in the mysteries of metal and fire. It’s easy to combine metals, minerals and folklore – the combined wisdom of the ancients – the fire and the forge.

We talked about the origins of the craft. I remembered seeing sometinhg on UNC-TV once about early blacksmithing in North Carolina, the ‘bog iron’ accumulations of iron oxide that could be picked up in lumps from certain swampy land areas, then heated enough for the iron to melt and puddle into a lump that could then be forged into a piece of iron.

I wondered who made the tools for blacksmithing.

“Yeah, a real chicken and egg story,” she said, as I recounted out loud, “Who made the stuff you need, like the anvil, the tools?”

“It would have taken a long time,” she allowed, for the development to have taken place over the ages, and I added, “Well, at least the tools lasted a long time.”

“And the tools could be repaired,” she added, and told me the working surface of an anvil could be ground off and a new surface welded on.

Not knowing, really, what to ask, I asked Autumn what people usually ask her about, and how different is the ancient art of blacksmithing from modern day blacksmithing.

“I don’t think they’re so much different,” she said, “Just the equipment.”

And then, out of curiosity, “What’s the difference between a bellow and a bellows?” I asked, having heard of both.

“As far as I know, there’s no difference, just a matter of pronunciation. There are doublechambered bellows, this one here is double-chambered.”

A single-chamber bellow blows air out whenever the overhead handle is pulled down. A doublechamber bellows blows

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Autumn Lee Day shows tour groups how the blacksmith shop was essential to Poplar Grove Plantation, and offers blacksmith classes there, too.

Jefferson Weaver

The anger and angst of August I walked out on the front porch to other morning, and immediately began to hate August.

Again.

It was the first day of the month; I awoke around 4 a.m. with the early throbs of a toothache, and the stench of one of the bed-dog’s breath full in my face. There is no telling what Casey had been eating, but it did not sweeten her breath.

Clearing my head of the bio-hazard fugue, I walked outside, stretched, and remarked on the lack of clouds blotting the sunrise.

Then I noticed the prone fence post and recumbent electric braid mashed malevolently into the mud. A few feet away, a horse and donkey stared at the flat tire on the car, which was nearly frame deep in mud from the rains of the night before.

Yep. It’s August.

I hate August. Not my friend by the same name. Nor do I hate everything about August. There are numerous people I love or at least call friends who were born in the hateful eighth month – my first niece, the baby boy of our friend Izzy, and of course, my adopted grandson Li’l Bear, better known as Shane Jr. As he grows up, I am going to have a serious discussion with Li’l Bear, since he was born three months early.

He should have waited til the more civilized month of October to make his debut. Of course, for all I know he was born in August to give me a bright spot in an otherwise dreary time of despondent tears and debilitating travails.

August, I loathe you.

It’s too early to hunt and trap, and all the fish with any sense of self-respect are biding their time until the water cools. Professional baseball is almost predictable (and all I care about watching is the World Series, anyway) and the baseball that really matters, where kids learn the feel and smell of a glove and the crack of a bat – well, that’s long since over.

August is the ugly, rude, overbearing, loud, obnoxious, open-mouth-chewing

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Jefferson Weaver relative who latches onto you at the family reunion like a soul-sucking leech from the depths of Perdition.

August is the bully of the playground of our lives. As much as I hate the sneaking, sniveling faux-month of February, it just crawls around behind an unwitting victim’s knees, while August is the one who pushes the victim over February’s back into the mud puddle.

August, you repulse me, and believe me – that takes a lot. I have held a lot of things and smelled smells that can gag a use car salesman (true story, it happened) but you, August, turn even my stomach.

I would be remiss if I didn’t note that I had another, more epic flat tire on the first day of August, just over a year ago.

A suicidal tree root ripped a gash in one of my truck’s tires. The only good thing to happen was that we eventually discovered the lugnuts were not welded on, as I suspected. They were just crossthreaded and tightened to the point I doubt they would have passed NASCAR standards. We ended up chiseling the lugs off, which naturally fell inside the hub. By the time it was over, I had to call a garage to fetch the truck and fix

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Memory problems Dear Savvy Senior, At age 76, my husband has become forgetful lately and is worried he may have Alzheimer’s. What resources can you recommend to help us get a grip on this?

Concerned Wife Dear Concerned, Many seniors worry about memory lapses as they get older fearing it may be the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia. To get some insight on the seriousness of your husband’s problem, here are some resources you can turn to for help.

Warning signs As we grow older, some memory difficulties – such as forgetting names or misplacing items from time to time – are associated with normal aging. But the symptoms of dementia are much more than simple memory lapses.

While symptoms can vary greatly, people with dementia may have problems with shor t-ter m memory, keeping track of a purse or wallet, paying bills, planning and preparing meals, remembering appointments or traveling out of the neighborhood.

To help you and your husband recognize the difference between typical age-related memory loss and a more serious problem, the Alzheimer’s Association provides a list of 10 warning signs that you can assess at 10signs. org.

They also provide information including the signs and symptoms on the other conditions that

can cause dementia like vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy and others – see ALZ.org/ dementia.

Memory screening Another good place to help you get a handle on your husband’s memory problems is through the National Memory Screening Program, which offers free memory screenings throughout National Memory Screening Month in November.

Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, this free service provides a confidential, face-to-face memory screening that takes about 10 minutes to complete and consists of questions and/or tasks to evaluate his memory status.

Screenings are given by doctors, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers or other healthcare professionals in thousands of sites across the country. It’s also important to know that this screening is not a diagnosis. Instead, its goal is to detect problems and refer individuals with these problems for further evaluation.

To find a screening site in your area visit NationalMemoryScreening. org or call 866-232-8484.

It’s best to check for a screening location at the end of October, because

new sites are constantly being added.

See a doctor If you can’t find a screening site in your area, make an appointment with his primary care doctor to get a cognitive checkup. This is covered 100 percent by Medicare as part of their annual wellness visit. If his doctor suspects any problems, he may give him the Memory Impairment Screen, the General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition, or the Mini Cog. Each test can be given in less then five minutes.

Depending on his score, his doctor may order follow-up tests or simply keep it on file so he can see if there are any changes down the road. Or, he may then refer him to a geriatrician or neurologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating memory loss or Alzheimer’s disease.

Keep in mind that even if your husband is experiencing some memory problems, it doesn’t necessarily mean he has dementia. Many memory problems are brought on by other factors like stress, depression, thyroid disease, side effects of medications, sleep disorders, vitamin deficiencies and other medical conditions. And by treating these conditions he can reduce or eliminate the problem.

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You may have noticed a change in the Post & Voice this week. The size of the paper has changed – that is, the size of the newsprint used to print the paper. It is smaller. Why? The short answer is our printer made the change and we have to go along with it.

The long answer is a bit more complicated. We have been printing what is known in the newspaper industry as broadsheet, which is a wider newsprint. Broadsheet is no longer the industry standard for newspapers. You may have noticed other papers in the region are using the smaller, more narrow newsprint.

We have held on to the broadsheet format for a long time thanks to our printer, The News Reporter in Whiteville, using broadsheet print Our printer decided several months ago to make the change to the more narrow paper for several reasons. Broadsheet newsprint has become increasingly difficult to obtain and more costly as the industry goes to the smaller newsprint.

The News Reporter had stocked up on broadsheet newsprint since it had been difficult to obtain.

After using their stock of broadsheet newsprint, we were told we would be changing the format with the Aug. 8 edition.

We have changed the size and are working out the details of the change.

The amount of the content is the same. We will have to add pages to accommodate the normal amount of content in the Post & Voice. We appreciate your faithfulness in supporting your local newspaper and we will continue to work to bring our Pender County readers interesting and relevant content.

The size of the paper has changed – that’s all.

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My Spin

Tom Campbell

Why Not a North Carolinian?

If the Board of Governors meetings were broadcast they would become the top rated reality show on TV. There’s something for everyone - humor, pathos, conflict, and, occasionally, a nugget of wisdom. Such was

the case with the latest meeting.

While discussing a new chancellor at Western Carolina University, Board member Tom Fetzer, posed a question many have asked. “We say that we are finest public university system in the country, Fetzer said. “Why aren’t we graduating people that can run these institutions? We don’t get candidates from North Carolina” It was once common practice to promote from within the institution or, at least from within the state. Not so today. True, four of the six presidents of the UNC System came from North Carolina; one from within the system and one from academia.

Bill Friday rose from leading the three-campus university to become founding president of the system in 1971. When he

retired, Charlotte businessman Dick Spangler was selected. Upon his retirement, Molly Broad was recruited from California. At the urging of Friday, Erskine Bowles was chosen when Broad retired, followed by Judge Tom Ross. Signaling an era of confrontation and unrest, Ross was fired and Margaret Spellings hired.

We have this “nothing good ever comes from Nazareth” prejudice against hiring from within. The further away a candidate is, it appears the better they are viewed.

However, Dr. Ken Peacock, who had been dean of the business school at Appalachian State University, was selected to be Chancellor in 2004. Peacock already knew the state, the faculty, the university and the politics. His was an outstanding decade of leadership, a visionary

leader with unmatched experience. In similar manner, Robin Cummings, health director of the NC Department of Health and Human Services, was the perfect choice to return to his home area and take over as Chancellor of Pembroke State University.

It is admittedly difficult for the President and the Board of Governors to fully understand and match the needs, problems, opportunities and dreams of the institution to the skillsets of candidates. Too often, the easiest path appears to be to hire a search firm to scour the country for the best fit. Their results are spotty, expensive, time consuming and seldom favor candidates within our state.

Thank God our Board of Governors didn’t do that when Bill Friday

retired. The BOG understood nobody was ever going to replace Friday; they also understood there were new disciplines, structures and systems needed and Spangler filled those needs. The same was true with Bowles.

Using the premise that local people make better local decisions, we propose a new strategy. It begins by stating we want to hire from within, deputizing everyone, no matter their discipline or rank, to help identify people ready for new opportunities. Let us be equally clear that no one from our state will be criticized or penalized for seeking consideration.

Only after we are satisfied that the ideal candidate isn’t already here do we consider employing a search firm.

This process might take a bit longer but has several advantages. It

should motivate many already here, thus reducing the flight factor of talent thinking the only way to advance is to leave. It will likely enhance university stability, save money, produce results as good or better than we currently achieve and could reduce the number of searches we make.

Why not hire a North Carolinian.

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

Wet weather brings increased mosquito problems

By Samantha Murphy Pender County Health Dept.

Special to the Post & Voice The Pender County Health Department is encouraging residents to take the necessary precautions to prevent mosquito bites because recent weather conditions have created an environment for mosquitoes to thrive. Mosquitoes carry diseases such as the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV).

Weaver Continued from page 3A the problem, thus wasting weeks and I don’t know how much money.

But hey – it’s August.

What more should I have expected?

The adventures didn’t end on the first day of this wretched month. On Aug. 2, I pulled in at the auto parts store for what should have been a $5 fix and ended up walking out with a new battery as well as the $5 fix.

On the third day of August, another fence post collapsed in the mud created by the non-stop misery of marine moisture wafting in from offshore. That led to a chase of the same donkey who was debating Goodyear vs. Firestone with her fellow escapee from two days before.

The chase led to having to change clothes before work, since I was almost solid mud from the knees down. Some of the mud seeped through a hole in my boot, and combined with my normal August smell – a combination of anger, desperation, frustration and old beaver castor – my sock ended up requiring a hazmat team rather than a washer.

But that was okay – I had plenty of clean socks on the clothesline outside.

Where they had been washed three or four more times by the rain.

Have mentioned that I despise August with the

EEE can occur in humans and horses and was recently identified in a donkey in a neighboring county with onset of July 21st, 2018. EEE is a rare disease in both horses and humans but is one of the most severe mosquito-transmitted diseases in the United States, with approximately 33% mortality in humans, and significant brain damage in those that survive.

Symptoms in people develop from 4 to 10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Infecsame passion a prophet despises sin? And I don’t mean some secondary prophet, either. We’re talking about one of the real fire-and-brimstone boys, the ones that God kept on a leash, lest the whole world be consumed in a blazing fire of torment worthy of a bad day in August.

My current level of vituperous-ness (yes, I created the conjugation of that word. Look up the root, and live with it.) has left me with a tendency to drip sarcasm that is only slightly less caustic than the stuff which seeped like rotten tree sap from the side of my old battery the other day. It also leads me to run-on sentences rife with awkward analogies and struggling similes and mean-spirited metaphors that lead to dangling participles which can only hope they have finally reached the end of their literary lives – only to discover that they still have weeks of horror to go, since this is, after all, August.

August, I detest you. I just wanted to be clear on that.

Soon, however, the Gold Lady of September will rise again, assuaging the ills and hurts and heartache of a wet, nasty, hot month of woe, bringing with her the first changing leaves, the smell and sound and sights of a field of corn being cut, big purple-black grapes begging to be eaten off the vine, and mornings, days and evenings that do

tion can result in mild or serious symptoms.

The less serious form is characterized by a rapid onset of chills, fever, headache, and joint/muscle pain which lasts for 1 to 2 weeks, followed by complete recovery.

The serious form progresses into additional symptoms such as irritability, restlessness, drowsiness, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, a bluish tinge to the skin, convulsions, and even coma. Survivors of this serious form of EEE may suffer from

long-term effects to the nervous system. Persons under age 15 and over age 50 are at greatest risk of developing severe disease.

Therapy can treat the symptoms of the disease but there is no specific cure. There is a vaccine for horses to prevent EEE but not for humans.

West Nile Virus is mainly a disease of birds but can sometimes infect people, horses and other animals. Most people infected with WNV will have no symptoms at all.

Some people will have

not always require panting for breath. September always has some hot days, of course, as well as the odd tropical system, but she is a lady, and always seems ashamed of dealing with a leftover Augustinian stab in the back.

I have to keep reminding myself that August isn’t forever; soon September will usher in dove season, a return of sensible fishing, deer snorting and scratching the last velvet from newly-hardened antlers, and days where the sun is our friend, rather than a hazy, out-of-focus death ray aimed at the entire human race.

The night sky will be consistently clear of haze, so we can watch the stars wheeling and arcing across a dark canopy designed to keep we proud humans humble in relation to our place in the universe.

With September come church homecomings, empty beaches where the water is still more than tolerable, the grunt and snuffle of wild hogs rooting for acorns, and the cry of Canada geese imploring their kin and visitors to hang around and relocate here.

But all those wonderful things are still weeks, if not eons, away. Right now I have ankle-deep mud conspiring with slow-moving, mosquitoproducing ditches full of sluggish runoff. I have an aching shoulder from setting fence posts in mud whilst wrangling a rebel-

lious, if not anarchistic, donkey who doesn’t fear my empty threats of selling her to a meat-buyer.

Yes, for right now, we are stuck with August, and I for one hate this wretched month.

mild symptoms while others may develop serious disease that can include high fever, convulsions,

paralysis and, in some cases, lasting neurologi

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The moon and tides

By: Taylor Maready and Katie Hooper

What are the two coolest things ever? If you said Mr. Taylor and Tad Cooper (our bearded dragon), you are right. But seriously, if you said the ocean and space, you are speaking our language!

With the amazing sunsets that we have had over the last few weeks, I think it’s time to talk about our moon!

One of my favorite views is when I look out over the water and see the sun setting with a big, beautiful moon.

Our moon has a huge effect on the tides we see here at this beach and every coast in the world. We actually know more about our moon than we do about our ocean!

Just to quickly explain, tides are how far or far away the water comes up on the shore. Low tide is when the water is far away, and high tide is when it’s really close.

But how does a rock in our orbit affect something like

our tides, you may ask? Well, let me explain: Even though our moon is small compared to the Earth, it’s big enough that it’s gravity affects the water! As the moon pulls up on the water, the Earth is pulling it down. The moon’s pull is slightly stronger and that’s what causes tides.

During a full moon or new moon, we have something called spring tides. This is when the water is being pulled on by the sun’s gravity and the moon’s gravity. So our high tide is super high and low tide is super low.

There are also neap tides.

This happens when the Sun and moon are perpendicular to each other so their gravity’s actually cancel eachother out somewhat. (You also know if it’s neap tide time if there’s a quarter moon in the sky!) So the difference between high and low tide, is not as exaggerated. We would still have tides if the moon wasn’t there, from the sun’s gravitational pull except

there would be no spring or neap tides.

Each tide lasts about six hours and high tide to the next high tide is usually 12 hours and 25 minutes. Since the moon is moving around the earth, the times of day that the tides occur, change by 50 minutes.

How exaggerated your tides are can actually depend on where you are on earth.

Nova Scotia, in Canada, actually has the highest high tides on earth. This is because our axial tilt affects where the gravitational pull from the sun and moon are the strongest. Pretty cool, right?

You also may be asking yourself: Why does our Sun not affect our tides more than the moon – the sun is so much bigger?! And the answer is, as our sun is bigger and has more gravity as a whole, it is way far away (92.96 million miles away!) and it’s pull doesn’t affect the water as much as the

moon, which is smaller but way closer. Makes sense now, huh?

Space is more than a dark sky with beautiful light shows here and there and the ocean is more than a place to kick the summer heat or catch a yummy dinner! They are both super important to us as humans, and to each other— So important that EMA thinks that it deserves a little attention!

Starting this Wednesday, Aug. 8, we will have a Intro to Astrology Class for the whole family! Join us at 8:15 p.m. for an experience that will light up your sky! Kids are $20 and accompanying adults are free! You don’t need to bring anything, but you are welcome to bring a towel or blanket to sit on and a red flashlight (if you have one).. we will provide everything that you need, including star

maps and a telescope!

So now you know- space and the ocean are not only cool, but super important!

Join us to learn more about planets, moon and tides, the solar system, stars and galaxies! This class is out of this world!

These classes do have limited availability so be sure to register online! See you guys there!

Sea Turtle Hospital News

By Karen Sota Special to the Post & Voice Although our turtle mamas are still technically “on the clock” with the official nesting season continuing through this month it’s their babies that have taken over the spotlight.

We’re still hoping for at least 60 nests but for now hatchlings rule. With the patter of thousands of tiny flippers on Topsail it’s time for a quick review of some of the FAQ’s from our island visitors.

When will a nest hatch?

By far it’s the question we’re asked the most, and no matter how many times we get it our answer is still the same: we don’t know. We’re not being maliciously obtuse, it’s the truth. We don’t know when these turtle babies will be “born” any better than you know exactly the date and time of your granddaughter’s birth. They come out whenever they’re ready.

How long do the eggs stay in the sand? The average incubation period is sixty days, but that’s only an average.

Air and sand temperature can affect the actual incubation period with hotter sand sometimes speeding up the process. We’ve had a very hot summer along with a lot of rain so there’s no telling what effect that combination of weather will have

on the incubation period.

As we move into the cooler fall temperatures (we hope they’re cooler, anyway) their time in the sand might be a little longer.

Is there any way to guess when a nest is ready? Sort of. Obviously the first thing to look at is when the nest was laid and when those sixty days might be getting close. But it’s not like mom leaves a calendar with the date circled with her clutch.

Like people, you have early risers. And once they break out of their shell, using a special adaptation referred to as their “egg tooth” (technical name caruncle) they start jostling their neighbors out of their slumber. Pretty soon everybody is up and kicking.

All of that activity underneath causes the sand on the surface to begin to sink.

If it looks like a nest may hatch what else can I look for? Turtle Project volunteers will create a ramp, a smoothed area with sand “guardrails” that will hopefully guide the little critters safely in the direction of the surf. Hatchlings are so tiny that even a small footprint in the sand can trap them or delay their trip.

And since they’ve been living in the dark for months any bright light can disorient them, sending them quickly

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Pender Sports

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Rain prompts move to Pender High School

Touchstone Energy Pender Football Jamboree Thursday

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The 2018 Touchstone Energy Pender County jamboree dodged a bullet that would have cancelled the high school football celebration for the second year in a row when the powers that be decided to move the event from Heide Trask High school to Pender High on Monday afternoon.

Trask Athletic director Ed Gilroy was concerned about his schools field conditions following 15 straight days of rain. “We haven’t been able to get on our field to cut it,� said Gilroy. “Even if we could get on the field at the beginning of the week to cut it your

talking about a full day to paint the field. That would be pushing it.�

Trask head Coach Jonathan Taylor concurred on Sunday afternoon. “You would have teams on both ends of the field all night. It could really damage the field. I have worked hard to get it in good shape and I would hate to see it destroyed before the season started.�

After a meeting was held on Monday, the Post & Voice was made aware of the venue change by Pender High School Athletic Director Matt Davis.

The jamboree was cancelled last year due to heavy rains. It was scheduled to be played at Trask last year. It was rolled over to the Rocky

Point school again this year before the wet weather of the last three weeks caused the change in venue.

The jamboree will have all three Pender County High schools involved along with North Duplin, Richlands, Harrells Christian Academy and East Columbus. Every school will scrimmage twice with the exception of Trask.

Neither Trask or Pender will scrimmage Richlands as they are in the same conference.

There will be two teams playing on each end of the field. The format includes 10 plays on offense and 10 plays on defense for each team until time expires. Each scrimmage will last 45 minutes with 15 minutes between each scrimmage.

Pender volleyball

Lady Patriots headed to top of conference

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last year the Pender Lady Patriot volleyball team got off to a rough start. The team stood at 1-4 after its first five games and there was talk of a subpar year for the Patriot spikers.

Through all of the talk, veteran Coach Matt Davis stood pat and continued to encourage his team. By the end of the season the Lady Pats were 13-11 overall and 8-6 in the Coastal 8 Conference.

The Pats made the playoffs as the top 1A entry out of the Coastal 8 and won their first-round playoff match before falling in the second round.

The Patriots lose seven seniors off of that team including a trio of strong players in Caroline Peterson, Kam Thompson and Alex Gorsky.

For most teams that would spell trouble. However, the Patriots seem to be restocked with a bevy of good young players.

The Pats finished well in the summer league. Davis found some replacements for the departed players and after the final night of play seemed to be pleasantly surprised. “We graduated seven seniors that all played significant roles, but this

Pender Coach Matt Davis summer showed us, that while we may have a different look and even a different system, we should be able to play with anyone. It’ll take a lot of hard work and effort once we come back off the dead week, but these girls are up to the task.�

Returning from a year ago is setter extraordinaire Ashley Dupalevich. She came on strong a year ago and will be a force to be reckoned with during her senior year.

Another senior on the team is Jenna Harrell. She will be counted on to patrol both the front and back line and has a very strong service game.

Trask spikers young, talented

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The 2017 version of the Heide Trask Titan volleyball team had an even balance of experience going into the year. Add seasoned veteran head Coach Cathy Claris to the mix and the Lady Titans had a good season. This year’s version of the Titans will be void of senior leadership, but the team still has a core of veteran players to lead a young group along with 21 players at the teams opening practice. “21 came out for volleyball,� said Claris. “From that I will make two teams, a JV and Varsity. It’s nice

to have numbers. Last year we had just enough to field two teams. We’re Super young this year. No seniors. But that’s okay.�

Four seniors graduated from last years 11-11 team that surprised many people. Of the four, three were starters. Claris will miss the aggressiveness of Emily Oyler and the play of Brittany Foy and Post & Voice Player of the Year Libby Smith. However, the cupboard is not bare.

Junior middle hitter, Laynie Barnhill returns and will be asked to play all the way around. Her passing has improved dramatically. Sophomore hitter Emily Thomas, who

Mayce Wood played significant minutes last year as a sophomore and is back and even stronger than before. She showed great improvement as an all-around player and should be a star in this, her junior year.

Sophomore Haley Schaeffer came on strong over the summer and will find herself in the starting lineup when the team opens play. She gives Davis some size and strength. Fellow sophomore Tyanna Holmes is another big body with power and strength.

She should improve with every set she plays in.

Davis also mentioned Faith Lana, Riley Gurganus and Ellie Peterson over the summer along with Alex Colvin.

Matt Davis has proven to be a very good coach. He gets the best out of his talent. The Pats have plenty of talent this year, albeit young.

The Lady Patriots will be the best 1A team in the Coastal 8 Conference and should make a run for the overall championship in the Coastal 8.

The early schedule includes Ashley twice, Topsail twice and Laney.

Last year the Pats were 1-4 through five games. That may happen again.

Patience is a virtue for this young team.

Trask volleyball coach Cathy Claris moved up from JV to Varsity at the end of last season to play the front line only is the last “returner� from last year’s varsity

team. She will be counted on to give the Titans some power up front.

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Lady Pirate volleyball primed for run at the top "Y ,EE 7AGNER Post & Voice Sports Writer

Topsail volleyball coach Hill Pearsall

The word, “potential� is defined as, “Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future,� and as, “Having latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness,� and both those statements could very well apply to the 2018 version of the Topsail High School volleyball team.

But a look at the results of the Summer Volleyball League and the list of names – returnees and newcomers –on the early roster it would be easy to

see where the future could very well be now for this particular group of Lady Pirates.

Topsail struggled through an 8-14 (3-11 in the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference) record last season – one of the worst records in Hill Pearsall’s illustrious 22 years (318168) as the Lady Pirates head coach. But just two seniors, albeit very good ones, in Rachel Kapiko and Kensley Hagan, graduated from that team.

That leave a plethora of what can best be described as, “young talent,� in the form of seven players back

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In My Opinion With the school year rapidly approaching, the area high school athletic programs are jockeying for position. All summer I have heard rumor after rumor about this kid transferring or that kid transferring. I have heard that this coach has been recruiting or that this coach has said this or that. Frankly, it gets pretty old.

Pender County has a rule governing transfers at the high school level, especially when it concerns student-athletes.

The rule is pretty clear cut and self-explanatory.

I will try and explain it as it has been explained to me.

If you went to a high school last year and you have not physically moved from said residence and want to transfer to another school in the county, then you will have to sit out 365 days before you are eligible to participate in athletics.

Even if you played out of your district and want to play for the school in your district this year, you still have to sit out.

Let me clarify this.

Let’s say you lived in the Trask district but for some reason was enrolled at Pender last year.

You played for the Patriots last year but decided that you want to play

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

for Trask this year. If you have not physically moved yourself and your belongings, then you are still ineligible. Pretty simple.

I like the rule. I am not a big fan of high school coaches recruiting, especially within their own county. I believe that if you live in a district, you play or sit, period.

One of my pet peeves is the fact that the private schools don’t have to follow the same rules as the public schools. I believe that these schools recruit public schools and suffer no consequences for doing so. It is not right.

I completely understand that these parents want what’s best for their child. However, these rules are put in place and should be followed. Look at it this way. What are you teaching your child by trying to skirt the rules? Of course, this is just my opinion.

Post & Voice Top Performers Year in Review: May

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer With one week left to go in the regular season, the area teams were scrambling to make the post season. s7EEK The Topsail Pirates won two of three with a tough loss to Laney. In the win over Whiteville, freshman Sydney Hartgrove was 2-3 with a dinger and a double bagger. Taneshia 7ILLIAMS was 3-4 with two ribbeys, two runs scored and two stolen bases. Addy Howard earned the win in the circle with a seveninning effort.

The Pender Patriot softball team earned a come from behind win over Croatan. Sophomore Octoveona Brown had a bunt single with the bases loaded to win the game.

Lauren Gammons had a double and a single in the win.

The Pender baseball team beat Croatan in nine innings. The heroics of %STON %ASTERLING sealed the win. The senior standout bunted his way onto first base, stole second base, stole third base and then came home on an errant throw to score the winning run in the bottom of the 9th inning to give the Patriots the win. s7EEK This was the final week of the regular season in the spring sports genre. The Trask and Pender track and field teams participated in the Coastal 8 Conference championships.

The Trask boys finished second and the Pender boys were right behind them in third while the Pender girls finished third.

The Lady Titans finished seventh.

Pender’s -AKHEL Henry won the 100-meter sprint and was part of the Patriots 4x200 team that took first place. The other members of that team were ,AVELL (ENRY, Ja’rek

Foster, and -ALCOLM -C#LEAN !LEX +RAFT won the long jump and the triple jump to pace the Titans while B.J. Jordan took second in the 100-meter sprint. Shawn Mears-Denison won the Shot put for Trask.

In Topsail track and field, Sophomore sprinter Madison Lofton finished first in the 100-meter dash and second in the 200.

Lofton ran the anchor legs on the second-place 4x100 relay, joining up with #ARMEN 0YRTLE !BIGAIL Hunt, and )SABEL (AYES. The Trask boys baseball team beat Pender. Nathan (ARRELL threw a complete game four hitter sending seven Pender batters back to the dugout via the strikeout.

Chase &OXBOWER led a threepronged attack made up of all seniors at the plate with three hits including a double and a run batted in.

The Trask soccer team beat Pender 3-0 behind two goals from Anisa Lewis and a shutout performance by keeper Leanna Pfeiffer.

The Topsail softball team beat previously undefeated North Johnston 3-1 behind the arm of sophomore Addy Howard. She went seven innings, giving up five hits while striking out four. Darbie Lisk was 2-3 with two ribbeys.

The Pender softball team won two of three games. !SHLEY $UPALAVICH was 2-3 in the win over Trask with a dinger and two ribbeys.

Lauren Gammons was 3-3 on the day. (ALEY 3CHAEFFER was the winner in the circle. s7EEK This was the last week of the regular season top performers. Two of the high school softball teams in the county fell in the second round of the state playoffs.

The Pender Patriots beat Weldon behind the

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Lady Pirates pick up wins at New Bern Invitational Jamboree

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer

As a final tune-up for the always difficult MidEastern 3A/4A Conference schedule, the Topsail High School volleyball team took a sojourn to New Bern for the Lady Bears’ Invitational Jamboree that featured five other teams – Croatan, New Hanover, Pamlico, West Craven, and host New Bern – all of which were coming off very successful seasons, and all with a plethora of experience players returning.

Coach Hill Pearsall’s philosophy is, “If you want to compete against the teams in our conference you might as well prepare by playing some of better teams from other conferences.

Last Saturday, for the most part and despite some close shaves, the Lady Pirates did well but Pearsall saw plenty that needs to be polished before the regular season – and specifically the conference season – gets under way.

The jamboree consisted of five 30-minute time periods, including warmups. The games did not end at the accustomed 25-point level, continuing until the 30 minutes on the clock expired. No official scores or statistics were kept but, for reporting purposes, we did just that.

Performers Continued from page 6A pitching of sophomore Lauren Gammons. The right hander did not allow a hit in three innings of work and struck out six batters. Ashley Dupalavich had a homerun in the game over Weldon and then hit a dinger against the top 1A team in the state in East Carteret.

Tyanna Holmes had a good day against Weldon as well.

The Topsail Lady Pirates lost a heart breaker to C.B. Aycock in the sec-

Trask Continued from page 6A “We have to get used to others filling roles left vacant by the graduates,� said Claris. “It’s been an adjustment. Summer ball helped the returners move on from last year and prepare for this fall with a different cast. Our last year’s all freshmen JV team was the most improved JV team in the conference and some of those girls

Johnson to get an early start this season

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last season rising senior quarterback Jake Johnson was set to be a backup quarterback on the Heide Trask Titan varsity football team. He was going to run the football from the fullback slot along with playing different positions.

That is until the Titans senior signal caller Tyrease Armstrong went down on the first play from scrimmage in the first regular season game of the year.

Johnson was thrown into the proverbial fire from there.

Jake seemed to improve from the first snap he took until the last snap of the season. He ended up having several big games running the football.

This year Johnson has the starting spot from the first day of practice. He has worked hard on all facets of his game and should benefit from being the starter from day one.

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Topsail opened action against a Croatan team with 10 returners from a team that went 14-9 overall and 10-4 in the Coastal 8 1A/2A Conference and prevailed 25-22 (34-26) at the buzzer. The game was tied eight times – the last at 21-21 – before kills by Abby Miner and Rachel Hobson put the game in the win column. Madison Lofton had nine digs and Julia Sullivan recorded three kills, four assists, three digs, and two aces for the winners.

In game two the Lady Pirates faced a New Bern team which had all 11 players back from a year in which they were 14-9 and 7-6 in the East Carolina 3A/4A Conference.

The Topsail girls eked out a 29-27 (30-30 at the buzzer) win behind three kills from Mallory George, two each from Gia Marinelli and Bella Sorace, and five assists, an ace, and a kill from Ashley Hardee.

Game three saw Topsail put forth what was perhaps their worst performance of the entire summer as they lost their ability to serve and communicate in a 19-25 (27-33) loss to a very good West Craven team with seven players returning from a team that went 12-9 overall and 8-4 in the East Carolina 2A Conference.

Marinelli had four aces and two kills, Sorace added two kills, and Miner had 10 digs, an ace, and a

kill in an attempt to keep the Lady Pirates close.

It was back to the winning side of things in game four as Topsail faced Mid-Eastern foe Bew Hanover (18-8, 11-3; nine returners) and defeated the Lady Wildcats 25-23 (2726). Rena Marrotta was the big difference defensively in the game with 13 digs. Lofton had nine digs and a kill, and Sullivan continued a strong day with two kills, an assist, and five digs.

Topsail closed out the affair with a 25-21 (30-26) victory over a Pamlico team returning eight players from a team with a 13-7 overall mark and a 9-3 record in the Coastal Plains 1A Conference in 2017.

Marrotta (14 digs) and Hobson (three blocks) led the defense with 14 digs, and Lofton (two kills), Miner (two kills), Hardee (six assists, ace), and Sullivan (two kills) were the offensive catalysts.

On the day, Sullivan finished with 16 assists, nine kills, two aces, 16 digs, and a block, Marinelli had eight kills, four blocks, and four aces, Sorace – a sophomore recently promoted from the junior varsity – had five kills, two blocks, and nine digs, Lofton had 28 digs and five kills, Hardee had 18 assists and three aces, Miner added two assists, seven kills, and 21 digs, George had six kills and nine digs, and Marrotta

racked up 40 digs and four aces.

Pearsall summed up the day’s events. “Again, I think consistency is going to be the key to our season,� Pearsall said. “We talked a lot today about keeping the enthusiasm up throughout the day, and it’s hard in tournament situation like this for every game.

The longer these girls play together, I think the better they will be. “I love the way we’re attacking the ball, I think our setters are doing a fantastic job, and our serve/receive to better during the day, and we played everybody so I got to see what they can contribute. On the down side, we need to work on keeping the positivity up the whole game and serve/ receive in that one match (West Craven) simply destroyed us.�

Keeping the sunshine bright, the Lady Pirates’ junior varsity team went unbeaten with wins over West Craven (25-18), New Bern (18-14), Croatan (2115), New Hanover (no score was kept, although it appeared to be a wide margin), and Pamlico (2518).

Topsail opens the regular season next week with road games at Pender (Tuesday, Aug. 15), at Cape Fear Academy (Wednesday, Aug. 15), and at White Oak (Thursday, Aug. 16).

ond round of the 3A playoffs. In the win over Orange Tanesha Williams had four ribbeys while Maggie Smith was 4-4 with three runs batted in.

Sydney Hartgrove had was 3-5 in the game with three ribbeys. Shayne Collins earned the win over Orange.

The Pender boys and girls track and field squad won the 1A Mideast regionals. The 4x100 and 4x200 boys and girls won their race while Faith Lana won the high jump.

Malcolm McLean won the high jump while Chris Devane was third in the shot put.

Three Topsail female athletes and one Topsail male athlete qualified for the NCHSAA 3A State Track & Field Championships with outstanding performances at the 3A Regional Championships.

All three girls who qualified were underclassmen, led by a pair of freshmen.

Isabella Bufalini was second in the 1,600-meter run, while classmate Makayla Obremski was second in the 3,200-meter run. Junior Payton Little qualified by finishing second in the shot put. s7EEK The Pender High track and field team participated in the state

1A Track and field championships. While Topsail sent four athletes to the 3A championships.

The 4x100 relay team won the gold to pace a great effort by the Pats.

The 4x100 team consisted of Latrell Brown, Lavelle Henry, Markhel Henry, and Tylek BorDEAUX The 4x200 team finished sixth. That team consisted of Bordeaux, Malcolm McLean, Jare’k Foster, and Lavelle Henry.

McLean led the individual awards with a second-place finish in the high jump.

The Lady Patriots were

led by a fifth-place finish in the 4x100 relay team.

The Topsail Pirates had four student-athletes compete in the 3A championships. Adam Hart was the only male to compete.

He finished second in the shot put and 12th in the dis-

cus throw.

Payton Little finished 10th in the shot put while Makayla Obremski finished 13th in the 3200meter run. Isabella Buffalini finished 14th in the 1,600-meter run.

will be called on to move up to starting varsity this year. they all return this fall.�

Coach Claris has a ton of talented rising freshmen entering the Titan volleyball program. The summer league allowed those young volleyball players to get much needed playing opportunities to see what JV ball is like as it is a much faster game from middle school where they tied for first in the middle school spring league.

Among those talented

freshmen is Lacy Jayne and Maddie White. Those two may see some time on the varsity, depending on how fast they acclimate themselves to the high school game. “The group is so young with only a few upperclassmen, that I can be very flexible with my JV and varsity lineups, especially to begin with. I can move players up and down from JV to varsity as I see the need. I am looking at having this same group for two years.�

One new comer expected to make a difference is junior outside hitter junior Yolanda Scarborough, who has stepped into the starting lineup.

Brayden Smith has also earned a spot in the lineup, giving the Titans four solid starters.

The Titans struggled according to the win column during the summer league, but Claris seems to be very optimistic. “Summer league makes you play lots of games with very little time for

practice to work on your weaknesses or just to get better overall unless you practice every day in the summer, and I was not going to do that. Three days a week was enough. But now that its officially fall ball, I love being able to practice. Practice makes perfect. I was a little, really a lot, tired of summer games when we had so much to work on- skills, offense and defense. “We needed work on everything volleyball. The girls might not like so

much practice, but their coach does. I can see improvement already. How you play in practice reflects game day play. I hope that shows come August 14, our opener vs Wallace.�

The Titans seem to have an uphill battle with the likes of Dixon along with an improved Pender team laying in wait. However, don’t count out a Claris coached team.

A slow start may be the in the makings for the Titans with a strong finish.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a junior, Hayden Walsh showed the Mid-eastern Conference that he was one of the toughest studentathletes at Topsail High as well as in the conference as a whole. He was a standout on the baseball team and also played football for Head Coach Wayne Inman. Although he had limited carries from his runningback position he showed his worth by playing hard on every single play.

On the baseball field Mr. Walsh fared much better. He threw the ball well for the team and was also a tough out in the batters box.

This season Hayden will be a senior. He has filled out and will go into the football season at 225 pounds. He will then transfer to the baseball field during the spring where he should become a weapon for the incoming coach. There is no doubt that Hayden Walsh is one tough Pirate.

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

Black drum ushers in August

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The black drum are what’s up in the surf and from the rails of the local piers in Topsail Beach right now. These feisty fish are biting shrimp on bottom rigs. The flat fish are showing up with some anglers reporting that they have caught some in the five-pound range. They are saying that drifting around the inlets is your best bet.

The reds are hit and miss right now with all of the nasty weather.

Your best bet is to hope for a decent stretch of dry weather so that the water clears up some.

The pier anglers have been hooking a few black drum when they can find a break in the weather.

The occasional blue fish has also been caught.

The fresh water guys are singing the blues right now. The water is high and the fish are just not biting. Again, the only hope is that the weather breaks soon.

This weeks fishing tip With the rivers and lakes running high, the chance of running up on a snake goes up significantly. These creepy critters will look for high ground like most other animals.

Remember, if the waters are high, then the snakes will be looking for high ground. If you see a couple in a short period of time or in a small area, then it is best to move on.

There are only a few

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a freshman on the Pender High School varsity softball team, Tyanna Holmes more than held her own. She was named to the Post & Voice All County softball team and finished as one of the best freshmen in the Coastal 8 Conference.

This summer Tyanna decided to try her hand at volleyball. She showed her athleticism from day one and by the end of the summer high school league, she had become a rising star on the Pender High varsity team.

This fall the Pender Lady Patriots should make a run for the Coastal 8 Conference title. Tyanna Holmes will most likely be one of the up and coming stars in the second year of the conference’s existence.

Tyanna Holmes is an all-around athlete. She is a very good basketball player as well as a strong softball player.

species of poisonous snakes in our area. The most common are the copperhead and the cottonmouth water moccasin.

The copperhead is a relatively small snake, with adults averaging less than three feet in length. This snake has a tan or pinkish-tan background color that darkens toward the mid-body area. It has a series of darker cross bands.

The water moccasin or cottonmouth is a very aggressive snake. The “cottonmouth� name comes from the snake’s tendency to open its mouth and hiss when threatened.

The inside of its mouth is whitish-pink in color, which starkly contrasts the darker coloration of its body.

Like most of the pit vipers, this venomous snake has a broad head.

It also has a blunt snout and usually a telltale stripe under each eye.

Most cottonmouth are mostly black, and may appear completely black from a distance (aside from the aforementioned head pattern). Some specimens may have a tan, gray or brownish ground color with darker cross bands.

The water moccasin is found around water while the copperhead can be found in many places, from wood piles to piles of straw or brush.

If you are bitten by a poisonous snake, seek medical attention immediately. Never try and handle a poisonous snake.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist

Trail cameras are fun and enlightening. However, as a tool for hunting, there are some techniques which can help you punch the hole in your tag and now is the time to get those trail cameras in the field and ready.

One saying about deer hunting that I have come to find true is ‘the best sign of deer, is deer.’ The camera will help you find the deer. There are two main types of cameras, flash and infrared. The difference is the flash camera does just that, it flashes when the ambient light is too dim for the camera to pick up an image. Of course, a flash is highly noticeable by game animals, as well as humans. The flash can cause the curious to come and investigate, whether it is a bear or a trespasser. It is recommended to have a lock box on a flash camera.

The infrared is less conspicuous, as a dim red light is emitted so the infrared sensor to pick up an image. The downfall of the infrared camera is lack of color when a picture is taken after light has fallen.

The great advantage of the infrared is in the number of images and extended battery life, since it does not use a flash to scare game off or drain the battery.

Location is everything.

Because of this, it is worth noting that camera location can tell you when the game comes out, the quantity of game, and whether there is that trophy you have wanted to hunt.

Typically, I use bait to stall the animal in front of the camera with two distinct sight strategies.

First is a plot sight. Set up the camera on the edge of a field to see what comes out.

Many times, placing a pile of corn, fruits or minerals will help bring the animals visiting the field to the view of the camera. This technique will show you many game animals and help determine when they are feeding. If you are only getting nighttime pictures,

take note on what animals are showing up, and then move the camera closer to where you think the animal is entering or exiting the field. Your objectives with a field view camera setting should be in retrieving the quantity of animals, quality of animals, and times of feeding.

The other technique involves a trail setup. In this setting, you are looking for a pathway to the field or scrape to set the camera near. This is where you are looking to find out if the deer are returning to the field or from the field. It helps in finding bedding areas. With this information, you can determine stand locations and entrances to the stands so as not to spook the deer. With this technique, you will likely view less game, but should get a better idea of the animals’ actual habits and trends. You may have to change locations of this camera more often, as trails can change. Also, with this setup, you will need to leave the camera alone longer in order for human scent to

dissipate. Older mature deer will abandon the trail for a while until it feels safe you have not been there.

It helps to keep a camera log by downloading the images to computer and location and time stamp them.

Using the field camera and trail camera images in conjunction with each other, you can map the deer’s patterns.

Here are a few other notes on setting up your cameras. Try to avoid setting the camera facing east or west. The sun can cause silhouette images on flash cameras and can cause ‘white out’ on infrared cameras. White out is when the infrared sensor is still reading as dark, even though the sunlight is out causing the whole image to be white or mostly white. Also, it is best to hang the camera about 3 to 5 feet high with a slight downward angle.

Remember to have the camera close enough to the area you are trying to capture so the motion sensor will pick the game up. If you set a bait pile 60 yards from the camera, do not expect many

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images. Ideally you should expect images from 20 feet to 60 feet.

Lastly, try setting a camera in a tree facing toward your stand and the expected location of game animals.

Deer usually become accustomed to the ‘tick’ of the camera, and while they will turn toward the camera, they are not likely to be spooked by the camera.

This may allow you the distraction you need to draw back the bow or make minor movements before your shot. And with the camera snapping a short series of photos, it will bring a nice set of images of your hunting adventure in process.

–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.

August 09, 2018 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Community Development Coordinator - The Town of Burgaw is currently seeking a qualified applicant for the full-time position of Community Development Coordinator. Under general supervision of the Planning Administrator and Building Code Administrator, the Community Development Coordinator will be responsible for providing intermediate level planning and zoning functions, issuing zoning and building permits, and assist with the activities of the planning and inspections department. Salary is $32,710-$45,795 depending on qualifications. Excellent benefit package. Qualified applicants may pick up applications and a detailed job description at the Town of Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N. Walker St, Burgaw NC or download from the town website at www.townofburgaw.com. Please return completed applications and resumes to Kristin Wells at 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or kwells@townofburgaw.com. Position open until filled.

Posted August 1, 2018. EOE PARKS AND RECREATION NEWS There is still room for our last minicamp of the summer!

Fairy Garden Fun - Gardens are magical especially when there are fairies to be found. In this class, children will paint pots and build special fairy gardens limited only by your imagination. Ages 5-12.

Pre-registration is required. To register call 910-259-1330.

Workshop will take place at the Burgaw Community House 102 E Wilmington Street Burgaw, NC 28425.

Date: August 14th 9am -12pm.

Cost: $5.00 per participant August 14 August 17

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Board of Commissioners Meeting Summer on the Square Concert (Dos Eddies – Classic Rock)

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Town of Surf City Government News August 9, 2018

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

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

Yard Debris Pickup August 13th 2018 Please neatly stack all yard debris in the right-ofway BEFORE August 13th.

Limbs must be no greater than 6” in diameter and 4’ in length.

Our Deadline for News & Ads is Noon on Friday.

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

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

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

# of Vacancies 3 2 2 7 2 1

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

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

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO APPLICATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/9/2018

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

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

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

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

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

www.pendercountync.gov

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO B.C. LAMONT, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-139, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: On the West side of the road from Costin Mill to the Point Caswell Road, BEGINNING at a stake at the West edge of the said mill road, the old Lamont corner where the old Shaw and Simpson line crosses it and running thence with said line North 66 ½ degrees West 36 poles and 10 links to a stake, Frances Coles corner, in said line thence with Frances line South 40 ¼ degrees West 18 poles 9 links to a stake, Dillie Lamont corner in said line; thence South 49 ¾ degrees East 34 poles 20 links to a stake at the edge of the Mill road; thence with said road North 40 ¼ degrees East 28 poles 15 links to the Beginning, containing 5 ½ acres.

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

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8340 8/9, 8/16/2018

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Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Clarence W. Sox, Jr., deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Clarence W. Sox, Jr., to present them to the undersigned on or before October 25, 2018 at 54 Wembury Drive, Clayton, NC 27527 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 19th day of July, 2018.

Thomas Bryan Sox 54 Wembury Drive Clayton, NC 27527 #8301 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/2018

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

This the 26th day of July, 2018.

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

This the 26th day of July, 2018.

John Paul Smith 212 Grey Beard Drive Rocky Point, NC 28457 #8304 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018

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

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

This the 18th day of July, 2018 Joyce B Mihal Executrix 205 Vineyard Way Doylestown, OH 44230 #8307 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 18 E 160 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William Murry Hicks of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said William Murry Hicks to present them to Julius C. Hicks , 301 Keeler Mill Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690, Executor

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

All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This the 19th day of July, 2018.

R. V. Biberstein, Jr. Attorney for Julius C. Hicks, Executor 102 South Walker Street P. O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #8310 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018 VILLAGE OF ST. HELENA RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENT TO CONSIDER THE CLOSING OF SEBASTIAN STREET, GARIBALDI STREET, VERONA STREET AND A PORTION OF SECOND STREET WHEREAS, The owner of the property known as blocks C, G, K, and O as shown on the map of St. Helena at Book 60 Page 99 of the Pender County Registry has requested that the roads dividing the property be closed; and

WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statue 160A-299 authorizes the Village of St. Helena Counsel to close public streets and alleys; and WHEREAS, G.S. 160A-299 requires the Village Council to conduct a public hearing prior to the closing of any street or alley for the purpose of giving consideration to the matters required to be considered in such hearing by said Statute; NOW, THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED by the Village of St. Helena Council that: •The Council intends to consider permanently closing Verona St., Sebastian St., Garibaldi St. as shown on the map of St. Helena at Book 60 Page 99 and a portion of Second St. under the provisions of G.S. 160A-299. The portion of Second St. under consideration to be closed is the portion that runs from Main St. to North St..

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

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

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

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

Adopted this 19th day of July, 2018.

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

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

All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This the 19th day of July, 2018.

R. V. Biberstein, Jr. Attorney for LaToya B. Turner, Administratrix P. O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #8311 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 115 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Rick D. Madron and Jacquelyn Madron to Edwin J. Brett, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of May, 2009, and recorded in Book 3635, Page 108, 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 14, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Topsail, in the City of Surf City, in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and being described as follows: Being all of Lot 6, containing 0.74 acres, as shown on map of Tidewater Landing recorded in Map Book 47 at Page 140 (sheets 1 and 2) of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description.

Subject to all restrictions, homeowners association documents and easements of record including, but not limited to, restrictions recorded in Book 3538 at Page 217, Bylaws recorded in Book 3538 at Page 255, and all supplements and amendments to said restrictions and bylaws recorded in the Pender County Registry.

Subject further to that certain subdivision street disclosure statement recorded in Book 3538 at Page 214 of the Pender County Registry.

Subject further to that certain wastewater system agreement recorded in Book 3508 at Page 254 and rerecorded in Book 3531 at Page 263 of the Pender County Registry.

Subject to and together with all of the easements, rights, duties and obligations as set forth in that certain Declaration of Septic System Easement for Lot 6 Tidewater Landing recorded in Book 3512 at Page 052 and that certain Revision to Declaration of Septic System Easements for Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 20 and 21 recorded in Book 3521 at Page 091 of the Pender County Registry.

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

Legal Notices Legal Notices or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

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

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 12497 6230 Fairview Road, Suite 315 Charlotte, North Carolina 28210 Phone No: (704) 362-9255 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1240656 (CFC.CH) #8317 8/2, 8/9/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 18 CVD 693 KOREY M. R. HALSTEAD, Plaintiff, vs.

ANNA L. P. HALSTEAD, Defendent SERVICE OF PROCESS

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

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

This the 2nd day of August, 2018.

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

VICTOR ALLEN BROWN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 49 King’s Estates Subdivision, Parcel ID Number 227787-4727-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than September 17, 2018.

This day, July 25, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8313 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-107 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

VICTOR ALLEN BROWN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 51 King’s Estates Subdivision, Parcel ID Number 227787-3885-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than September 17, 2018.

This day, July 25, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8314 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-106 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

VICTOR ALLEN BROWN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 53 King’s Estates Subdivision, Parcel ID Number 227787-3945-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than September 17, 2018.

This day, July 25, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8315 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018 18 SP 24 AMENDED 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 Jennifer L. Dahlberg and Douglas B. Dahlberg to Kathleen Hough, Trustee(s), which was dated December 28, 2005 and recorded on January 3, 2006 in Book 2854 at Page 286 and rerecorded/ modified/corrected on July 10, 2009 in Book 3652, Page 297, 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 17, 2018 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 12, THE COTTAGES AT ISLAND PALMS, AS SHOWN ON THAT MAP RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 39, PAGE 21, OF THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY, REFERENCE TO WHICH MAP IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 113 Palm Cottage Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443.

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

Legal Notices Legal Notices and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are Douglas Dahlberg.

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.: 17-19798-FC01 #8319 8/2, 8/9/2018 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 18sp119 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY LARRY M. BOSER AND CATHY L. BOSER DATED OCTOBER 26, 2000 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1637 AT PAGE 142 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on August 14, 2018 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain property situated in the County of Pender and State of North Carolina, being described as follows; Lot 32, Section 4, Bellhammon Plantation being more fully described in a Deed dated 07/02/1997 and recorded 07/11/1997, among the land records of the County and State set forth above, in Deed Volume 1245 and Page 219.

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

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in

the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is July 24, 2018.

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

18 SP 27 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 Diane Lynn Nelson to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), which was dated November 21, 2008 and recorded on December 9, 2008 in Book 3553 at Page 041, 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 17, 2018 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: LOT(S) 52, THE FOREST AT BELVEDERE PLANTATION, PHASE 6-B, IN THE CITY OF HAMPSTEAD, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 35, PAGE 129.

SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS, EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, OIL, GAS OR MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD, IF ANY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 127 Azalea Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443.

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 Diane Lynn Nelson.

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

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

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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 Mildred Baker Macy, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Mildred Baker Macy, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 15, 2018 at 2225 Fennell Town Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 2nd day of August, 2018.

Alexis Williams 2225 Fennell Town Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 #8323 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF CYNTHIA JEAN BRASWELL 17 E 398 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Cynthia Jean Braswell deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 1st day of November, 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of August, 2018.

Lawrence S. Boehling Administrator of the Estate of Cynthia Jean Braswell P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8324 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-178 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

DEVIN L. MILLS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 3.11 acres, Parcel ID Number 2353-91-3917-000L more fully described in the complaint.

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

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

This day, July 31, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8325 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1035 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JOANNA V. HANCHEY, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

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

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

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

This day, July 30, 2018.

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

Estate of James Howard Winer c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8329 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30/2018

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

JOANNA V. HANCHEY, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

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

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

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

This day, July 30, 2018.

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

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

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

This the 9th day of August, 2018.

Karen Gallagher 213 Turkey Creek Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 #8328 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1133 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

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

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. DEREK DEMETRIUS ADDISON, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-1133, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING ALL of Lot 2 as shown on plat entitled “SUBDIVISION OF LOT 7-B, A.T. McIntyre Estate Lands, said plat being recorded in Map book 40 at Page 109 in the Pender County Registry.

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

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

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

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

JAMES R. HARRELL, JR.,

Legal Notices Legal Notices owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. JAMES R. HARRELL, JR., owner, et. al., 17-CVS-748, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Adjoining the land of Robert THenton Rivenbark, the Parsons land and others, BEGINNING at a stake in the center of a ditch on the East side of the public road, the corner of R. Thenton Rivenbark, and runs thence North 15 degrees East 171 feet to a stake in the center of a ditch; thence with the center of the ditch South 82 degrees West 1,222 feet to a stake in McGowan’s line, thence with McGowen’s line North 42 degrees 10 minutes West 195 feet to a stake in the center of the old Tram Road, Parson’s line; thence with the center of the road and Parson’s line North 74 ¾ degrees East 1,049 feet to a stake in the center of a ditch; thence with the ditch South 12 ½ degrees East 141 feet to another ditch; thence with the said ditch North 77 ¼ degrees East 256 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 6 1/25 acres, more or less.

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

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

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8335 8/9, 8/16/2018

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-303 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

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

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. Valerie C. Stanley, owner, et. al., 15-CVS-303, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 08/24/2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot 18, Section 5, Mallard Roost Subdivision, as the same is shown on a map recorded in Map Book 32 at page 82 of the Pender County Registry reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

(PID: 3322-88-5488-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO WILLIS CARR, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-658, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at the intersection of Wallace and Smith Streets in the town of Burgaw; runs thence with the line of Wallace Street extended South 73 degrees 30 minutes West 378 feet to a stake; thence South 16 degrees 30 minutes East 120 feet to a stake; thence North 73 degrees 30 minutes East 378 feet to a stake in the line of Smith Street; thence with the line of Smith Street North 16 degrees 30 minutes West 120 feet to the point of Beginning, containing one acre more or less.

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

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. KANDY LYNN FLOYD N/K/A KANDY LYNN MURDOCK, owner, et. al., 18-CVS114, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: A certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Caswell Township, Pender County, NC and being a part of Lot 4 Battleground Estate (MB 30 PG 29) and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron on the Northern right of way of Slocum Trail (SR 1100) 100 feet public right of way, said iron being located South 67 degrees 30 minutes 43 seconds East 1,199.15 feet from the intersection of the North right of way of Slocum Trail and the Eastern right of way of H. E. Hales Drive (60 foot private right of way): Proceed from said point of Beginning and leaving said right of way North 22 degrees 29 minutes 17 seconds East 300.00 feet to an iron in the Southern line of Lot 11, Battleground Estates, South 22 degrees 29 minutes 17 seconds East 300.00 feet to an iron on the Northern right of way of Slocum Trail, thence with the Northern right of way of Slocum Trail North 67 degrees 30 minutes 43 seconds West 120.00 feet to the point of Beginning and containing 0.826 of an acre.

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

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CORNELIUS SMITH, owner, et. al., 17CVS-1271, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEGINNING at an existing P.K. spike, in the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1128, which marks the easternmost corner of Sherlene Spencer’s home lot (see Deed Book 764, at page 54, of the Pender County Registry) and which is located along the said road-centerline, North 44 degrees 43 minutes 12 seconds East 90.0 feet from an old subsurface nail in the centerline that marks the southernmost corner of Tract #2 as shown on the map recored in Map Book 21, at page 98, of the Pender County Registry, and running thence from the BEGINNING North 44 degrees 16 minutes 48 seconds West 290.8 feet (passing over an existing in-line flush iron pipe at 25.0 feet) with Sherlene Spencer’s northeastern line to an existing iron pipe in a branch; thence down the run of the branch as it meanders in a computed traverse North 52 degrees 18 minutes 30 seconds East 135.6 feet to a new 3” iron pipe the run of the branch; thence a new line South 45 degrees 16 minutes 48 seconds East 272.85 feet (passing over new in-line stakes at 92.85 and 244.57 feet) to a new P.K. spike in the centerline of Secondary Road No. 1128; thence with the road-centerline South 44 degrees 43 minutes 12 seconds West 139.46 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.79 acres, more or less, as surveyed on February 4, 1994.

[Magnetic meridian to the map in Map Book 21, at page 98, of the

Legal Notices Legal Notices Pender County Registry].

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

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. ALLEN LANSING, owner, et. al., 17-CVS-893, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lying on the East side of a community Road and being a part of a five acre tract sold to Joshua Janes and wife, Maysie James by Idella Gurganus by deed dated March 2, 1953, and duly recorded in Book 307 at Page 327, records of Pender County and BEGINNING at a litewood stump by said road ditch, this being the Beginning corner of the aforenamed 5 acre tract, and runs thence the first call of said tract and edge of road South 7 degrees 00 minutes West 158.6 feet to a stake by the road ditch; thence parallel to 2nd call of said 5 acre tract North 87 degrees 30 minutes East 412 feet to a stake in the line of the 3rd call of said 5 acre tract; thence the said line North 7 degrees 00 minutes East 158.6 feet to a stake at an old ditch the 4th corner of said tract; thence the 4th line of said tract along a ditch South 84 degrees 30 minutes West 412 feet to the point of Beginning. Containing 1 ½ acres, more or less.

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

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

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

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. WATER VIEW, INC., owner, et. al., 18-CVS290, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot 126 as shown on a map entitled “ Revision Plat of Pelican Reef Section- Heron Pond Patio Homes” in Map Book 30 at Page 78 of the Pender County Registry.

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

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes

and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

This day, August 3, 2018.

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. DAVEY LENWOOD THOMAS, owner, et. al., 16-CVD-545, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: That parcel of land located in the Town of Topsail Beach, Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina, described in the deed recorded in Deed Book 339, at Page 609, of the Registry of Pender County, North Carolina.

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

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777, Commissioner ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8343 8/9, 8/16/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-144 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

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

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. CHRISTOPHER JAMES MEREDITH, owner, et. al., 18-CVS-144, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, August 24, 2018, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Lot 4: Beginning at a point in the Eastern edge of the right of way of SR 1210, said point being located from the centerline of the intersection of SR 1209 and SR 1210 North 10 degrees 06 minutes 08 seconds West 3,812.35 feet to a stake in the centerline of SR 1210; thence North 20 degrees 22 minutes 24 seconds East 684.15 feet to the Beginning point; thence North 30 degrees 06 minutes 02 seconds East 12.84 feet to a point; thence North 30 degrees 19 minutes 28 seconds East 116.95 feet to a point; thence South 59 degrees 40 minutes 34 seconds East 231.25 feet to a stake (point); thence South 28 degrees 45 minutes 59 seconds West 128.00 feet to a point, thence North 60 degrees 07 minutes 28 seconds West 234.69 feet to the Beginning, containing 0.69 acres, more or less.

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

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

This day, August 3, 2018.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of George P. Blalock, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, George P. Blalock, to present them to the undersigned on or before November 22, 2018 at 611 Moores Landing Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery.

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

This the 9th day of August, 2018.

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

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Lady Pirates

Continued from page 6A that gained invaluable experience as sophomores and juniors last year to go along with several girls rising up from a very-talented junior varsity team.

“We have several experienced returners and the 11th-graders moving up are an exciting group to coach and watch play,” Pearsall said. “If there is a weakness it’s that we need to continue to build the confidence of

Mosquitos

Continued from page 5A cal effects. People who develop symptoms of severe WNV illness, such as unusually severe headaches or confusion, should seek medical attention immediately. Severe WNV illness usually requires hospitalization.

About one in five people who are infected will develop a fever with other symptoms such as head-

Turtle

Continued from page 5A off-course. They head toward the brightest object around which ideally is the moon and its reflection on the water and waves. A sure sign that a nest is close, at least according to our decades of experience, is the sight of our “nest sitters” huddled around a nest from dusk until the wee hours of the morning – hoping.

What happens during a hatch? It’s a group effort, a real family affair, at least for the turtles. They work together to battle through the broken shells and the constant flipper-in-the-face to make their way towards the surface. It’s dig and rest, dig and rest. As they near the top the group comes to a stop and waits just below the surface. Millions of years of existence as a species have told them that

Messer

Continued from page 3A out when the handle is pulled, and continues to blow air out when the handle is released, gravity working on the second chamber which is lifted also on the handle pull.

Blacksmiths have their own specialized names for things, and I asked Autumn to tell me about some.

“Swage. It’s like two plates and you put your hot iron in between and hammer them to get the piece inside to take the shape.

Fuller? It’s a tool you use to form metal, an indentation to lessen the mass of metal in an area. You can back it up or draw it out.”

She explained that you can hammer hot metal to push the mass together, so as to form a head or knob on one end, or push it the other way, to draw it out, like to a point, a nail.

Nails were so valued, once, that if a farmstead were relocating the occupants would burn the buildings to recover the nails before they left. You could always get more wood, but not always be able to get more nails, particularly in frontier lands.

Autumn laughed, “I saw a chart the other day, with 30 types of nails.”

“There’s thirty types of screwdrivers,” I laughed, “But I never seem to have the right one.”

“Why do you have so many tongs?” I continued, “They mostly all look alike.”

Tongs have many shapes, to hold the work. “Some are made to hold pipes, some to hold spikes.”

“Did you make your own tongs?” I asked, and the interview went over to silly.

“What?” she asked, “Major Tom? Oh.” She finally cut through my southern accent, “Made

the team and find each other’s strengths and weakness as a team.”

Pearsall said Ashley might well be the team to beat in the conference this year, stating, “They have lots of returnees.” His goals for the 2018 Lady Pirates: “To increase our win total from last year and make a playoff run.”

Five seniors – defensive specialists Rena Marrotta and Lillin Malinowski, outside hitters Mallory George and Abby Miner, and setter Ashley Hardee – will lead the Topsail girls on the

court.

Marrotta led the team last year with 458 digs, adding 25 aces to her statistical ledger. George (116) was second to Hagan (155) in kills while adding 98 digs, Miner had 92 kills, six blocks, and 32 digs, Hardee had 113 digs and 12 aces, and Malinowski had 32 digs.

Potentially the two most talented players on the squad might well be rising juniors Gia Marinelli and Julia Sullivan. Marinelli led the team last year in blocks (40) and aces (47) while adding 96 kills, 49 digs, and eight

assists. Sullivan, who rarely – if ever – left the court, was the assist leader (286) by a wide margin, while adding 68 kills, 25 aces, 10 blocks, and 68 digs.

Moving up from the junior-varsity team that finished with an 18-3 overall record are juniors Madison Lofton (OH), Brooke Stenerson (S), Rachel Hobson (MH), Lauren LaBelle DS), and Darbie Lisk (OH).

“We are hoping for a breakout year for several of our hitters, including Madison Lofton and Gia Marinelli, we have a strong

backline led by Rena Marrotta and Lillin Malinowski, we are looking for strong senior leadership from Abby Miner and Mallory George, and we have high expectations for Ashley Hardee and Julia Sullivan,” Pearsall said. “We are still looking at positions and we may pull up some junior-varsity players depending on position needs.”

The Lady Pirates open the regular season with three-straight road games, at always-tough and wellcoached Pender (Aug. 14), at Cape Fear Academy (Aug.

15), and at White Oak (Aug. 16) before three-consecutive non-conference home games against perennial powerhouse Wilmington Christian Academy (Aug., 20), and rematches with Pender (Aug. 21) and White Oak (Aug. 23).

Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference play opens with home games against South Brunswick (Aug. 28, preseason conference favorite Ashley (Aug. 30), and always-tough Laney (Sept. 4) before road trips to Hoggard (Sept. 6) and West Brunswick (Sept. 11).

ache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. Most people with this type of West Nile virus disease recover completely, but fatigue and weakness can last for weeks or months. There has been one death from WNV in North Carolina already this year.

Pender County Health Department’s Mosquito and Vector Control Division is actively spraying for adult mosquitoes in the county and will continue to do so until mosquito popu-

lations are reduced. The best defense against EEE and WNV infection and other mosquito-borne diseases is to avoid mosquito bites. Pender County’s Environmental Health Director, Vence Dodge urges residents to take the following precautions: s4O MAKE YOUR HOME AND yard less mosquito friendly, pour out any standing water, and remove any containers that can hold water, such as, barrels, tires, old cans, and wading pools; change water in bird

baths and pet bowls at least twice a week. s+EEP GUTTERS CLEAN AND in good repair. s2EPAIR LEAKY OUTDOOR faucets and replace window and door screens that have rips or tears. s&OR STANDING WATER around homes that can’t be eliminated consider purchasing larvicide tablets, also known as mosquito dunks, or come to the health department for some that are available free of charge. s!VOID OUTDOOR ACTIVI-

ties during peak mosquito biting hours (from one hour before to one hour after dusk and dawn); wear long pants, shoes, socks, and long-sleeved shirts if outdoors around twilight.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend several repellents against mosquitoes – DEET, picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus.

Consumers should look for products that contain the CDC-recommended ingredients and should read and follow all label

instructions.

If you own horses consult with your veterinarian regarding the proper vaccinations and change the water in water troughs at least twice a week to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds For more information re g a rd i n g m o s q u i t o e s or mosquito control in your areas please contact Pender County Health Department Mosquito and Vector Control Division at 910-259-1326.

predatory attack is less likely at night, so they’re waiting for the sun to set and the sand temperature at the surface to cool down.

At that point they emerge in mass in what we call a “boil.” If all goes well they locate the horizon and make a mad dash for the surf.

Why are the Turtle Project volunteers there? From the 1970’s Karen Beasley and her mother (our hospital Director, Jean) recognized the increasing stressors of coastal development and the natural affinity we all have for the sea and the impact on sea turtles.

Our volunteers are there to minimize any adverse effects we humans may have on this critical step in the continuation of the species. These are federally protected and critically endangered animals, and when our “nest sitters” are on-the-job they are the final word on protocol. They are there for crowd control and

for education and there are specific rules to follow if you are fortunate enough to actually see a nest hatch.

Sit quietly, away from the nest and ramp area. It may or may not boil, and if it does it may be hours before you see the first flipper.

If you become impatient please step away.

Do not use flash photography or use your phone as a “flashlight.” Do not use any flashlight unless you have a special red filter. Ideally you should turn your phone off and pay attention to the miracle you’re about to see. s+EEP CHILDREN AND YOURself away from the nesting area. Do not wander near or in front of the ramp. Do not bring your pets with you. s$O NOT CHASE AFTER OR touch the hatchlings. Our volunteers are on-hand to redirect any hatchlings who stray off course.

You may ask any questions of our volunteers but

please do so respectfully.

They operate under federal regulations and what they say goes. This is not a venue for a political or philosophical debate.

I missed the hatch – am I out of luck? Not necessarily.

If you’re going to be around for a while you can come to the nest analysis which is done during daylight hours, three days after the hatch.

Volunteers will carefully excavate the nest and document their findings. And the “findings” will often include a few late risers who didn’t hear the alarm go off. Data collected will include the total number of eggs (including unhatched,) the number of live hatches and any other things of note. If you missed the boil this is the next best thing and worth your time. Our volunteers are a bit more relaxed you can still ask them any questions you may have.

What do I do if I find a

hatchling on the beach?

Carefully pick it up and put it in a small container with only a small amount of water - barely cover the flippers. With this extreme heat it’s important that the little critter not bake in the sun for hours. Then call our Director of Beach Operations, Terry Meyer at: 910-470-2880. If she is not available you may call the hospital during operating hours: 910-329-0222. We will take the information and one of our area coordinators will meet you to retrieve the hatchling and refer it to us for follow-up.

Anything else? Some obvious things: turn off any bright outdoor lights that would send hatchlings in the wrong direction; pick up all beach paraphernalia (chairs, toys, towels) and take it with you when you leave and fill in any holes you dig.

Please do not call the hospital to ask about any

specific nest – we don’t have the data in front of us and are unable to answer that question. While some of our volunteers are busy with the babes on the beach our hospital staff is occupied working with the survivors. Visit us during tour hours to see the ones who actually made it because so few do.

We’re still on our summer tour schedule, open daily except Wednesdays and Sundays from noon until 4 p.m. for the next month or so. In mid-September we go to our fall/winter schedule of two days a week.

Attendance averages between 800 and 1,200 visitors a day so lines can be long at times. Bring umbrellas for shade and lots of water to stay hydrated. The tour takes about 30-40 minutes once inside the doors so plan your schedule accordingly. Hope to see you all soon – we love “talking turtle.”

your tongs! I thought you said, “Major Tom, like in Major Tom to ground control . . .,” echoing David Bowie’s song ‘Space Oddity’.”

We both got a good laugh as I tried to get back on track.

“I haven’t made any tongs, but I have altered some. I went straight for knives, punching. Making a hammer in here is pretty much impossible. I’d need a power hammer, a treadle hammer, something like that.”

In my earlier attraction to blacksmithing, in a shop near Asheboro and the Jugtown potteries, I had met a blacksmith who had a couple of power hammers, and remembered the size of the motor to drive one.

“I found a couple on eBay,” I said, “for $10,000 or so.”

“You can make treadle hammers,” she said, “fairly inexpensively.”

Autumn’s daughter and her little friend had been playing outside the gates of the blacksmith shop, and I glanced up and the little boy had his hands on the steel bars, framing his face.

“You look like you’re in jail,” I said. “Have you been a bad boy?”

He shook his head and looked at his feet, but I pushed, “Is there anything you’re not telling me?”

Bashful, all he could do was shake his head and giggle.

“Momma, I wanna’ go play over there,” Autumn’s little girl said, but before they moved away, I asked how she felt about her mom being a blacksmith.

“I like it,” she replied.

“Do you want to be one when you grow up?”

I asked.

“I wanna’ sing,” she said, “be a singer, my own songs.” “ H av e yo u w r i t t e n any?”

“Uh huh.”

“Do you want to sing one for me?

“Unh unh.”

“Do I have to pay you?

What if I gave you a nickel?”

“I’ ll sing ‘em to my mom,” she said.

“Are you gonna’ be a rock star and dye your hair pink?” I asked.

“Yes,” she answered,.

“We’ve been working on her stage name.” Autumn laughed.

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ArtExposure plans open house Aug. 11

By Lori Kirkpatrick, Post & Voice Staff Writer

An Opening Reception for a local artist will be held Aug. 11 from 3-6 p.m. at ArtExposure in Hampstead. Cara Merritt, known for her acrylic painting, moved to the Surf City area from Winston-Salem last year. She has joined the group of in-house artists who have studio space at ArtExposure.

A self-taught North Carolina artist, Merritt offers realistic representations of her subjects and images that are filled with emotion, energy and warmth. She specializes in wildlife, landscapes, seascapes and pet portraits. Merritt’s attention to detail and love for the subject often tell a story to the observer. Her work is available as collectors’ prints, greeting cards and giclee prints.

Vicki Thatcher works part-time at ArtExposure.

“Cara has a studio space here and she teaches classes, as well,” said Thatcher. “There should be some other artists here to meet, also but this is primarily for her. Her show is just going to be amazing. She’s painted some really nice pictures – some large ones and some smaller ones. She concentrates on animals or sea life, and she does a beautiful job.

“We represent almost 40 artists. We have studios that artists work in, and we like for the public to come and take a look at the studios. We also have people who rent wall space, and that’s where we have most of the artists. We offer a lot of ongoing art classes for both children and adults, and we have after school art classes, as well. Cara teaches three classes right now and she is very versatile.”

Merritt wrote on her website, “It is both calming and exciting to capture the always individual expression in the eyes of animals, the texture of fur and feathers; the movement and power of water or the stillness of a morning meadow; and to hold colors that will soon be a blazing sunset.”

Merritt sees each painting as a different world to step into, and she feels the wonderment of creating and capturing these glimpses of our world. She loves when people connect with her paintings - saying they get lost looking at it, or just want to reach in and touch the subject. She said that her hope is for people to take a look through her work and lose themselves for a minute.

ArtExposure opened its doors in 2009. The 5,000 square foot barn building has plenty of room for studios, classrooms, a gallery and events. It also has an art supply shop and gift shop on site. They also do custom framing. Studio space is available for lease by artists juried into the ArtExposure Association by a board of Association members. Wall space is also available for artists to display their work for sale.

ArtExposure is located at 22527 Highway 17 between Holly Ridge and Hampstead, just south of Highway 210E and Lowes Home Improvements.

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Healing and mercy

By Dr. Ray W. Mendenhall Contributing Writer

is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and bought the field.� merchant in search “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, upon finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.� “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net which was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it ashore and sat and sorted the good into vessels but threw away the bad.

Matthew 13: 44-48

Jesus told another parable, “the kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tee, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in it branches.�

And another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened.�

Matthew 13: 31-33 The kingdom of heaven

Parables are a fasci-

nating part of the biblical story. They are many scholars who it is believe the closest we come to the actual words of Jesus; and parables have much to teach us about the kingdom of God. Here in Matthew, we find some parables of Jesus.

There are these first parables about growth – slow, persistent growth. Growth requires waiting, watching and trusting. There are times in our Christian life for those things – for waiting, watching and trusting – just waiting to see what will be.

Then there is this second group of parables about finding and claiming, deciding and acting.

There is a place for that in our Christian life as well.

There are times when we just have to wait and watch and trust the Lord.

And there are times when we a called upon to launch out and claim the prize. Both times live with us, live in us. Both times call us claim us, but how do we know when to do which and which to do when.

There is a third movement in this last parable. It is the movement of knowing, of choosing. It is the process of sorting things out in terms of what serves your best life and what doesn’t, choosing the good and discarding the bad.

Choosing is perhaps

the hardest and the best.

When we choose what God wills for us, the world grows up wise and well.

But when we choose resisting the father’s will or worse not knowing it, then the world can go wildly out of balance. Remember the ending of Genesis 3, where Adam and Eve go against God’s will. One of the consequences of their disobedience is that creation begins to come unraveled. The creature fall out of fellowship. Tilling and planting and harvesting becomes more difficult for very ground will not cooperate. In short, things

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

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

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

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

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

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don’t work like they are meant to.

The world that God made is a reflection of His perfect Will. But we are not forced to obey. God calls us to choose, to choose often and to choose well, but God also calls us to choose wisely, to know and choose His way, His will. It is God’s Will that created the world, wholesome and good. It is God’s Will that can create your world and mine whole, wholesome and good as we listen, as we wait and as we act and as we choose, according to His guiding Spirit and His Holy Will.

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

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

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

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

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

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

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

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

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

BARLOW VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

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

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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

Hope’s Cooking Corner

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Watermelon rind pickles

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Serves 4-6. at least four days before When ready to serve 2 tablespoons olive oil serving. salad drizzle dressing over 1 pound sweet Italian sauMakes about 3½ cups. mixture and toss to coat. sage (hot if you prefer) Recipe may be doubled.

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6 cups romaine lettuce, torn chicken with some salt. sausage mixture, over me- Place plate atop rinds to into bit size pieces Add chicken to skillet, cook dium heat, adding some of keep rinds submerged in us assliced we prepare foodsthetoreserved help uspasta get ready for the NC Blueberry ½ cupJoin thinly red onblueberry each sideinvolved until done, cooking pickling liquid. Cover and onion Festival! Youth will about learn the science behind their own ice 8 hours 5 minutes.

Place baking water if bread, too dry.they will make refrigerate at least ½ cup toasted on a cutting board; parsley and lem- or overnight. cream, andpecans, they will chicken learn some fun, new recipes,Stir allininvolving blueberries!

Ages 5-12. coarsely chopped let standTo forregister about 5 minon juice. Serve on a platter Pre-registration is required. call 910-259-1330.

Class will takeStrain placeliquid at thefrom rinds 1 cup fresh or canned pine- utes. Cut across the grain and top with grated Parme- into saucepan; bring to a Communityinto House 102 E Wilmingtonsan Street Burgaw. apple, Burgaw diced thin slices. Set aside. cheese and drizzle with boil. Pour over rinds. Cover June 12crum9 a.m. until noon. Ÿ cupDate: feta cheese In a large bowl toss to- some olive oil. and refrigerate overnight. bled Cost: $5.00 per participant gether kale, carrots, celery, Watermelon rind Repeat straining and boilIn a large clear glass and apple, mix well. Drizpickles ing of liquid and pour over salad bowl combine and toss zle with remaining juice Watermelon pickles are rinds one more time. (Can Develop child’smixture; hand–eye and create habitat for ahead. together lettuce, your red onion, tosscoordination, to coat, mix foster an old creativity, southern favorite beamade 2 weeks pineapple, and clementines, wildlife in your backyard.

All tools materials beorsupplied.

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Burgaw Summer Programs Culinary Clas s

Build a Birdhouse

registration is required. To register call 910-259-1330. Workshop will take place at the Burgaw Community House 102 E Wilmington Street Burgaw.

Date: July 11 9 a.m. until noon.

Cost: $5 per participant

Burgaw Summer Programs Culinary Class Fai ry Ga rden Fun

Join us as we prepare blueberry involved foods to help us get ready for the NC Blueberry Gardens are magical especially when there are fairies to be found. In this class, children Festival! Youth will learn the science behind baking bread, they will make their own ice will paint pots and build special fairy gardens limited only by your imagination. Ages 5cream, and they will learn some fun, new recipes, all involving blueberries! Ages 5-12.

12. Pre-registration is required. To register call 910-259-1330. Workshop will take place Pre-registration is required. To register call 910-259-1330. Class will take place at the at the Burgaw Community House 102 E Wilmington Street Burgaw.

Burgaw Community House 102 E Wilmington Street Burgaw.

Date: August 14, 9 a.m. until noon.

Date: June 12 9 a.m. until noon.

Cost: $5 per participant Cost: $5.00 per participant For more information, contact Zachary White 910-300-6401 or Dee Turner 259-1330.

Thursday, August 9 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD MEETS EVERY 4HURSDAY AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPstead. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M at the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@ hotmail.com. s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Olde Point Country Club. s4HE "URGAW 2OTARY #LUB MEETS AT A M EVERY 4HURSDAY AT (ERITAGE 0LACE IN "URGAW s!L !NON MEETS 4HURSDAYS AT P M AT "ARLOW 6ISTA "APTIST #HURCH ANNEX 53 (WY (AMPSTEAD s"INGO WILL BE HELD AT THE 4OPSAIL )SLAND !SSEMBLY Building, 720 Channel Blvd, Topsail Beach, at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday evening from June 28 through Aug. 9, 2018. Come early for good seating. There are cash winners for every game. Snacks and soft drinks are available for purchase. Families are welcome.

Proceeds go to the Missiles and Moore Museum and THE (ISTORIC !SSEMBLY "UILDING Friday, August 10 s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAKFAST AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL IN (AMPSTEAD AT A M each Friday.

Tuesday August 14 s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS AT THE 4OPSAIL 3ENIOR #ENTER 5 3 (WY IN (AMPSTEAD THE SECOND 4UESDAY EACH MONTH AT P M The Detachment is always looking for new member to help in its continuing mission. s4HE +NIGHTS OF #OLUMBUS #OUNCIL MEETS THE second and fourth Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. at All 3AINTS #ATHOLIC #HURCH (WY IN (AMPSTEAD Wednesday August 15 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M at the Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY at 12:30 p.m. at the Olde Point Country Club, 513 Country #LUB $RIVE IN (AMPSTEAD Thursday, August 16 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M at the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@ hotmail.com. s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Olde Point Country Club. s!L !NON MEETS 4HURSDAYS AT P M AT "ARLOW 6ISTA "APTIST #HURCH ANNEX 5 3 (WY (AMPSTEAD s(AMPSTEAD ,IONS #LUB MEETS ON THE lRST AND THIRD Thursday of the month at Topsail Presbyterian Church ON (IGHWAY IN (AMPSTEAD AT NOON 4HIS IS AN OPportunity for anyone interest in becoming a lion and an occasion to meet new people. We are a growing organization, which our motto is: “we serve.� See you at the next meeting and do not forget to bring your lunch. Lions meet–Lions roar!

Build a Birdhouse

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Develop your child’s hand–eye coordination, foster creativity, and create a habitat for wildlife in your backyard. All tools and materials will be supplied. Ages 5-12. Preregistration is required. To register call 910-259-1330. Workshop will takeSunshine place at theStudio Stained Burgaw Community House 102 E Wilmington Street Burgaw.

Glass Date: July 11 9 a.m. until noon.

Stained glass workshops with Jim Cost: $5 per participant

Shapley from Sunshine Studio Stained Gardens are magical especially when there are fairies to be found. In this Glass. class,All children supplies, tools, instruction for will paint pots and build special fairy gardens limited only by your imagination.

Ages 5only $80.

Fai ry Ga rden Fun

12. Pre-registration is required. To register call 910-259-1330. Workshop will take place at the Burgaw Community House 102 E Wilmington Street Burgaw.

Beginners Workshop GRITS GROVE Date: August 14,DESIGNS 9 a.m. until noon.

Saturday 10am-4pm Cost: $5 per participant Sign Painting Workshops held at ArtBeat For more information, contact Zachary White 910-300-6401 or Dee Turner 259-1330.

August 11th

Community Center. $40 per person includes all materials for a farmhouse sign. For more information contact: Marti Smith @ 910.508.2952 Like me on FACEBOOK @ GRITS GROVE DESIGNS Simple Strokes Art

Painting lessons and events with Maureen McKenna. For details and information contact Maureen at Simplestrokesart@gmail.com Like me on Facebook at Simple Strokes Art ARTS COUNCIL MEETING Thursday September 6th 7:30 pm @ ArtBeat Community Center

Summer Paint Party!

or “2 Class Thursdays� 6pm-9pm August 9th & 16th

Call Jim at 910.916.9426 or e-mail

Emerge Studio Art

SunshineStudioStainedGlass@gmail.com

Beginner’s creative acrylic painting.

Fee of $30.00 covers all supplies and instruction. Events are held at the ARTS

Wo rkshops held at the ARTS @ Burgaw Antiqueplace

Friday August 10th

Rose Wrye Gourd Workshops

@ Burgaw Antiqueplace.

Call or Text Cheryl Hardie Holt 910.271.0433 Like me on Facebook “Emerge Studio Art�

WORKSHOPS RESUMING IN AUGUST Wrye.rebekah@gmail.com Or text: 910.789.0835

ArtBeat Community Center Located in the old EMS Building at 108 East Wilmington Street in Burgaw, ArtBeat is the new headquarters of the Pender Arts Council. ArtBeat offers arts programs to the community through classes, events, and workshops. The Pender Arts Council mission is to increase awareness and access to the arts in Pender County. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community of Pender County. ArtBeat is sponsored by the Town of Burgaw. Memberships are $15 for individuals and $25 for families.

Name: ____________________________ Address: __________________________ __________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ E-Mail: ____________________________ Please mail your membership form and payment to:

Pender Arts Council PO Box 661 Burgaw, NC 28425 The Pender Arts Council meets monthly at ArtBeat Community Center at 7:30. Come join us!

LIKE us on Facebook ArtBeat of Burgaw Sunshine Studio Stained Glass RoseWrye Emerge Studio Art Grits Grove Design The Arts at Burgaw Antiqueplace Kidz Klub of Burgaw Simple Strokes Art

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Plan for a Baby When You are Ready Call for an appointment with our Family Planning Clinic today.

910-259-1230 • Physical Exams • Pap Smears • Pregnancy Testing

• Birth Control • Limited Fertility Consultation

• STD & HIV Screenings • Education and Immunizations

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

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