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WHAT’S COOKIN’

EMERGENT: YOGA POSER

by Mike Johnson

Teaching New Tricks to A Old Downward Dog

For most of my life, the thought of yoga brought to mind soft sitar music, stretch pants, mystical group bliss and odd body poses with weird names like Dog Digging Up Lotus Flower. I generalized its purpose and typecast its practitioners, shrugging it off as a hippie activity that was closed off to all but the most fervent devotees. And I love hippies! I grew up in Asheville and was a raft guide — how had I misread and ignored yoga so completely?

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NEW PENDER FIRE MARSHAL

by Topsail Magazine Contributor

Robert Bentfield named Pender County fire marshal.

Pender County Emergency Management recently announced the hiring of Robert Bentfield as the new fire marshal, a position vacated when Tommy Batson was named Pender County emergency manager.

SUPERINTENDENT CONTINUES

by Topsail Magazine Contributor

Pender County Board of Education extends Superintendent Hill’s contract.

Pender County Board of Education unanimously voted to extend Superintendent Dr. Steven Hill’s contract for three additional years. Hill, who joined Pender County Schools in October 2017, is now under contract through June 30, 2024.

SIP, SHOP, & STROLL

by Pat Fontana

Surf City offered two more chances to enjoy a fun night out in Soundside Park.

Participants grabbed beverages, purchased locally made treasures and enjoyed a beautiful evening walking through Soundside Park during a special summer event.

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2021 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EXPO

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Pender Long Term Recovery Group’s expo helped residents prepare for hurricane season.

Pender Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) held a 2021 Disaster Preparedness Expo on Saturday, July 17 in Rocky Point. The expo provided an opportunity for Pender County residents to get information on disaster preparedness and sign up for CodeRed Alerts while adding items to their Disaster ToGo Kit.

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