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Pender County residents wait in line outside the tax ofďŹ ce in Burgaw to pay taxes and beat the end of the year deadline.

Property, personal taxes bring yearend rush to pay The end of the year often means a rush to pay proper ty and personal county taxes. According to the Pender County Tax Collector’s website, Jan. 5 is the last day to pay real estate and personal property taxes to avoid interest, penalties, and legal remedies.

Interest begins Jan. 6 on real estate and personal property taxes, excluding motor vehicles. Two percent is added for January and three-fourths of one percent is assessed each month thereafter until paid in full. Legal remedies to collect unpaid taxes include attachment of bank accounts, attachment of rents, attachment

of state refunds, seizure of property, and foreclosure of property.

The Pender County Tax Collections office is responsible for the collection of all property taxes levied

by Pender County and the municipalities of Burgaw, Watha, St. Helena and Atkinson. The Towns of Surf City and Topsail Beach bill and collect their own real and personal taxes which are due Sept. 1.

Questions re garding listing, billing and assessed values should be directed to the Tax Assessor’s Office.

The Pender County Tax Office is located at 300 E. Fremont St. in Burgaw.

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have traditionally met this time each year to discuss long-range planning and budgets. Recovery from Hurricane Florence took discussion time as the Board is in the middle of extensive work on the Pender County Courthouse after the historic building was heavily damaged during the storm.

Six months after Florence Six months after what state officials say is the costliest disaster in North Carolina history, recovery from Hurricane Florence has made significant progress. State and federal agencies, volunteers and nonprofits continue to work together.

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, more Pender County contractors remove debris from along N.C. 53 east of Burgaw. than $1.2 billion in federal asmeeting Dec. 28. The property, locations, such as the dump at sistance has been provided to February formerly the office of Burgaw N.C. 210 and Montague Road, will Hurricane Florence survivors.

Debris pickup ending attorney Rick Biberstein, is adtake longer to remove, as debris Debris trucks, a frequent sight This includes National Flood Push Mowers • Lawn Tractors • isZero Turn Mowers jacent to the Courthouse and will in Pender County during the past prepared for disposal.

Insurance Program insurance Trimmers & Chainsaws serve as the Pender County Clerk few weeks, are now disappearing Hampstead incorporation payments; FEMA grants for temof Court’s Office.

Public meetings will begin in porary rental assistance, basic as pickup will end soon across the The historic Pender County county, according to Emergency February and March on possible home repairs, and other needs Courthouse, which currently Management Director Tom Col- incorporation of Hampstead. not covered by insurance; and U.S. houses the Clerk’s Office, was lins.

Since the summer of 2018, a group Small Business Administration heavily damaged by Hurricane Debris piles that have been of Hampstead area residents disaster loans for homeowners, Florence and is undergoing exten- on roadsides since a few weeks have been working on a potential renters and businesses. sive repairs. after the storm have now been incorporation of 34 square miles Many Pender County families Pender County Commissioner romoved. and about 15,800 residents in the remain homeless, living in FEMADavid Williams says the county Collins says roadside debris Hampstead area into a munici- provided mobile homes and camphopes to close on the property late pickup should be finished by early pality. ers while their flooded homes are in January with the Clerk’s Office February, within three weeks at March repaired. County officials have moving into the two-story house the most.

BOC planning meetings in February.

Pender County Commissioners The regional debris dump Continued on page 2A

Editor’s Note: Recovery from Hurricane Florence dominated the news during the first half of 2019 as Pender County government struggled to cope with the aftermath of the disaster. This recap of the news was taken from the pages of the Post & Voice.

January Illegal dumping “The deadline was Dec. 21 for all debris to be placed on the roadway,� said Tom Collins, Pender County Emergency Manager. “The debris is being picked up district by district. Now that we are through the holidays, DRC will have 18 trucks on the roads picking up storm-related vegetative debris and construction debris.� “Hurricane Florence left behind a tremendous amount of debris,� said George Brown, Chairman of the Pender County Board of Commissioners. “We are working hard to clean the county of storm debris.� “We are aware of problem areas and illegal dumping,� said David Williams, Pender County Commissioner. “These sites will be cleaned, and illegal dumpers will be prosecuted.�

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Review Continued from page 1A ended the stor m debris pickup program across the county and roadsides are clear.

Beach towns host dune workshop The towns of Topsail Beach, North Topsail, and Surf City, hosted a Dune Workshop at the Surf City Welcome Center March 9.

Featured speakers included Spencer Rogers of the UNCW Center for Marine Science and Heather Coats of the NC Department of Coastal Management. Of most concern to those in the audience was storm induced erosion as the island tries to recover from Hurricane Florence. Interestingly, sand is washed from the beach offshore during a storm where it accumulates in a sand bar, reducing the depth of the water, and thus the strength of the waves. Following the passing of the storm, wave action immediately begins returning the sand to the beach.

Tax revaluation notices Pender County property owners can expect revaluation notices in their mailboxes around the first of April, according to Pender Tax Assessor Justin Pound.

Pound says the tax office will first send a card to residents to expect the revaluation information.

Storm damage is a factor in the current revaluation, with Hurricane Florence hitting Pender County in the middle of the property revaluation process. In addition, the tax office is using new computer soft-

ware for this revaluation, converting the old system into the new. All these factors make for a somewhat complicated revaluation process.

April Anti-incorporation group meets Save Our Community, a community service organization for Hampstead area residents, will hold a public meeting to present information against the idea of incorporating the Hampstead area. The meeting will be held April 9 at 7 p.m. at Nineteen Restaurant in Hampstead. The spokesperson for the group and presenter for the meeting will be John Stratton Lobdell.

According to the group’s website, members believe that incorporation would mean more taxes, no benefits and a wasteful duplicative government for Hampstead. They assert that the Hampstead area is currently served by Pender County with planning and zoning, water service, sanitation / trash, law enforcement and contracted fire and EMS. Holly Shelter fire threatens homes A wildfire in the Holly Shelter Gamelands threatened more than 20 homes in a Hamsptead neighborhood last week Pender County EMS & Fire, along with Surf City and Holly Ridge fire departments, the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department and the NC Forest Service responded to a wildfire April 17 in the area of the Holly Shelter Game Lands.

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Dec. 22-28 Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 186 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 45 Sloop Point Station 14 24 Hampstead Station 16 23 Surf City Station 23 14 Top. Beach Station 4 4 Union Station 5 20 Rocky Point Station 7 29 Atkinson Station 9 17 Maple Hill Station 13 6 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 Station 29 4 Type of Calls Cancelled: 23 Refusals: 42 Stand by: 0 Transported: 106 Treated/released: 15 Fire Department Reports Total Calls: 39 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 3 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 0 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 15 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 7 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 7 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 5 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 2 EMS St. 4 Topsail Beach 0 Fire Call Type Summary FIRE 6 Motor Vehicle Crash 2 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 22 Cancelled 9 Ocean Rescue 0

agement reports, the fire made a fast, narrow run toward the Pinnacle Parkway neighborhood in Hampstead, off US Hwy. 17, near Sloop Point. The fire had the potential of impacting about two dozen homes.

According to Pender County Fire Marshal Tommy Batson, the fire was within a half-mile of homes on the Parkway.

May Former Pender deputies become troopers The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 34 new troopers at a graduation ceremony for the 147th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony ended 12 weeks of demanding training preparing them for a fulfilling career of service to the state of North Carolina.

T wo fo r m e r Pe n d e r County Sheriff ’s Deputies were among the new troopers sworn in May 3 in Cary. Jacob Justice will be assigned to Brunswick County. Charles Murray will patrol the roads in Pender County Revaluation Pender County residents are receiving the state mandated reassessment of properties from the Pender County Tax Assessor’s office.

“Pender County is comprised of almost 50,000 parcels,” said Randell Woodruff, Pender County manager. “The goal of the tax assessor’s office is to set evaluations of all properties at a fair market value.”

The assessor’s office doesn’ t deter mine the amount of taxes collected.

The assessor’s primary responsibility is to find the market value of a property, so that residents pay only their fair share of the taxes.

The amount of tax residents pay is determined by a tax rate applied to each property’s assessed value. The tax rate is determined by all the taxing agencies, including city and or county, fire districts and others.

Dry conditions prompt concern The lack of rainfall in most areas has increased the probability of wildfires, especially within the eastern portion of the state, according to the N.C. Forest Service. The U.S. Drought Monitor lists 21 counties in southeast North Carolina as abnormally dry, including Columbus.

The fire concerns came right at the start of one of the busiest outdoor holidays of the year, Memorial Day. Water shortage After more than 30 inches of rain across Pender County during Hurricane Florence, and an unusually wet winter and spring, portions of Pender County are now under a water shortage emergency and system pressure advisory.

Dry, hot weather for weeks has caused a jump in water usage – an increase that Pender County Utilities is finding difficult to meet in Hampstead and eastern Pender County.

“This impacts Pender County Utilities (PCU) customers in Hampstead, Scotts Hill, and areas south of 7390 NC 210 in the far

eastern and southern portions of Rocky Point, east of the Northeast Cape Fear River,” said Kenny Keel, Pender County Utilities director.

June Atkinson VFD receives grant Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey announced that the Atkinson Fire Department was awarded a $15,095.50 grant through the 2019 Volunteer Fire Department Fund from the State of North Carolina.

The funds will be used by the Atkinson Fire Department to purchase needed equipment. The equipment is purchased using matching funds and must be approved by the Department of Insurance Office of State FireMarshal.

Work on old jail Work on the historic Pender County Jail, which housed Pender County Tourism and the N.C. Blueberry Festival office in Burgaw, is nearly finished, according to Burgaw Mayor Pete Cowan.

The jail was extensively damaged during Hurricane Florence and has been closed since the storm in September.

County emergency broadcast station Pender County Board of Commissioners and the county’s emergency management personnel are reviewing a proposed plan to bring an AM radio station online.

“When a major storm blows into the Pender County region and power is lost, an AM station is a solution to reach the entire county during an emergency,” said Tom Collins, Pender County Emergency manager.

Covering a county that is more than 900 square miles is no easy task. It will take three stationary antenna and two portable units to reach the entire county with an emergency message.

BOC approves budget Pender County Commissioners approved the 2019-20 fiscal year budget at Monday’s meeting. The budget includes a four-cent reduction in the property tax rate, which is two cents above the revenue-neutral rate, and will generate an additional $1.5 million in additional revenue.

The budget includes funding for three additional School Resource Officers to work in the county’s high schools. The additional SROs will ensure all county schools have resource officers. It also includes an increase in teacher supplements, as well as a 1.5 percent pay increase for county employees.

July Sheriff ’s meetings The Pender County Sheriff ’s Office began a series of community meetings at various locations across the county. The meetings provided the opportunity to meet Sheriff Alan Cutler and discuss concerns.

Burgaw Osgood Canal improvements After Hurricane Florence, Burgaw has embarked on an improvement project on the Osgood Canal. The most obvious improvement is a new culvert under Fremont Street at the Pender

County Tax Office. Construction on project has blocked the street for several months.

“Things are moving along well with the construction and they expect to have it finished in the next couple of weeks,” said Burgaw Mayor Pete Cowan. “The next big project is work on the Canal from Timberly Street out to Highway 117. We have a grant approved to help with the project.”

The banks are damaged along that section of the Canal from the flooding.

The Canal runs past the old town wastewater plant, where considerable erosion has occurred. Cowan says repairing and working on the Canal is not a simple task.

Courthouse repair Work continues on plans for the restoration of the

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Pender County Cour thouse. Charles Boney of LS3P Associates, the company working on plans for the repair and restoration, reported the progress the Pender County Commissioners July 8. The Board has not determined a total cost for the repair project as of yet. The Commissioners gave a nod Phase One of the restoration project, which involves the outside work on the building. LS3P will put the Phase One project out for bid and have figures back in August.

Phase Two includes removal of hazardous materials, demolition of the plaster walls inside, installation of a vapor barrier, and sheetrock installation.

Phase Three is the mechanical and electrical systems redesign, which involves

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Lori’s Stories

Jefferson Weaver

Not exactly star struck Lori Kirkpatrick I have never been one to make New Year’s resolutions. It’s hard enough to recover from the excitement of the Christmas season and settle back into a normal routine without adding something new to my to do list. I should also mention that for me, the new year also means that birthday season has arrived. In my family, all three of my boys have birthdays beginning one week into January. The celebrations continue every three weeks after that and move into late February.

Still, it’s that time of year again and it deserves our recognition. The new year brings with it a mixed bag of emotions.

On one hand, I have my hopes and dreams for the future ahead. At the same time, there are always unmet goals and lingering regrets from the past year. Maybe it’s just a time for recovery from the Christmas rush and anticipation of what is to come, but somehow the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day tends to get lost.

For the past few years, I have found a productive way to spend at least some of that time between the two holidays. It also involves a good alternative to making a new year’s resolution. Every year at this time, the pastor of my church provides us with some reading material labeled as a Personal Retreat. We are asked to gather what we need - a Bible, a journal and pens. and spend at least a couple of hours reading and reflecting throughout the week.

The personal retreat guided me through a process of reflecting on the past year before transitioning into what is to come. In the introduction, I read an analogy between a car’s engine running on fumes and what can happen to our souls after the fast pace of the holiday rush. Not surprisingly, it said that running on empty is not only detrimental to a car’s engine, but it also has devastating effects on our hearts.

The process involved looking back, clarifying my questions and concerns about the future, reading some Bible verses and then focusing on who I want to be in 2020. It is designed to bring awareness of our relationships and connections as well as dealing with conflict in our lives. There is a focus on investing in others, and the concept of expression - the idea that God always does something in you so that He can do something through you. It ends with a section on articulating the new thing God is doing in your life.

The New Year’s resolution alternative is based on a concept and a book called My One Word, by Pastor Mike Ashcraft along with Rachel Olsen.

Instead of a resolution to change a specific area of my life, I will choose a word. After finding some

Once upon a time, I almost killed Andy Taylor.

Well, actually, it was Andy Griffith, and he was portraying Ben Matlock at the time. Please allow me to explain.

I was trundling along down a Wilmington street, minding my own business, when two people stepped into the crosswalk behind the telephone building on Fourth. If you’ve ever been in downtown Wilmington, you know the ugly rock edifice to which I refer. It has a blind corner, and most people – even the winos who lived in the park near our house – knew the difference between “walk” and “don’t walk.”

But the inestimable Mr. Griffith and a fellow who could only have been a Hollywood assistant blithely ignored the red light and the “Don’t Walk” sign, and stepped right into traffic. Apparently they figured it was okay to jaywalk, as long as some bearded hick driving a 1968 Chevrolet Impala at the posted speed limit didn’t think that just because the light was green, he had the right of way.

Mr. Griffith ended up leaning, briefly, against the fender of my shabby old Chevy. Had E-bay existed then, I could have made a lot more off that one fender than I did when I sold the whole car a year or to later, but fortune is as fleeting as fame.

Anyway, Mr. Griffith said something that would have made Aunt Bea wash his mouth out, and shook a finger at me before bounding on down the street to their film location.

The recent passing of the great Paul Newman the other week got me to thinking about

Jefferson Weaver some of the stars I’ve met here and there through the years; oddly enough, most of those meetings were accidental.

Take Dennis Hopper, for instance. That meeting also involved a collision, although it wasn’t with a car. He came jogging around a corner and ran right into me as I was walking the dogs one morning. We apologized to each other and visited for a moment or two; turned out we had a mutual passion for preserving old buildings, and we both bemoaned what was happening even then to the downtown area.

This was well before the latest plans for a chrome and glass monument to greed on the “gateway” to Wilmington, but that city’s desire to divest itself of every last shred of charm and individuality, and replace everything over two decades old with an architectural abomination, is a column for another day.

Mr. Hopper was a super nice fellow, as was the Baldwin brother who, with his then-girlfriend Kim Basinger, helped me play a joke one night.

I was between newspapers, and was a deckhand on the old Henrietta II riverboat when Baldwin and Basinger came on board for a Saturday night cruise. I recognized Miss Basinger immediately (what can I say? I’m a guy) and later realized who her beau was. Still, I figured to treat them like any other passengers.

One of my co-workers was an aspiring actor, and had a fetish for celebrities. We were making our usual rounds ensuring none of our tipsier passengers tipped over the rails when he commented rather loudly to me that “the babe over there looks a lot like that actress, you know, Kim something.”

I agreed, and saw both Miss Basinger and the Baldwin feller

Aging in place at home Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are thinking about making some modifications to our home so we can remain living there for as long as possible. Can you recommend some good resources that can help us with aging in place ideas?

Staying Put Dear Staying, Many retirees, like you and your husband, want to stay living in their own house for as long as possible. But being able to do so will depend on how easy it is to maneuver your home as you get older. Here are some helpful resources you can turn to, to get an idea of the different types of features and improvements you can make that will make your house safer and more convenient as you grow older.

Home evaluation A good first step in making your home more age-friendly is to do an assessment. Go through your house, room-byroom, looking for problem areas like potential tripping or slipping hazards, as well as areas that are hard to access and difficult to maintain. To help with this, there are several organizations that have aging-in-place checklists that point out potential problems in each area of the home, along with modification and solutions.

Rebuild Together, for example, has a two-page good verses and quotes that are associated with my word, I’ll try to keep that word in front of me throughout the year.

It will become a lens through which to view my life and the world around me. This will be the ninth

“Safe at Home Checklist” that’s created in partnership with the Administration on Aging and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Go to AOTA.org and search for “Rebuilding Together Safe at Home Checklist.”

The National Association of Home Builders also has an “Aging-inPlace Remodeling Checklist” that offers more than 100 suggestions to can help homeowners age 50-plus live safely, independently and comfortably. Go to NAHB.org and search for “Aging in Place Remodeling Checklist.”

Also check out AARP’s excellent resource called the “HomeFit Guide” that’s filled with 28-pages of tips and diagrams to make your entire home safe and easier to live in as you age. You can access it at AARP.org – search for “HomeFit,” or call 888-6872277 and ask them to mail you a free copy.

Personalized advice If you want more personalized help, consider getting a professional inhome assessment with an occupational therapist.

An occupational therapist, or OT can evaluate the challenges and shortcomings of your home year I have used this strategy, and for me it is worthwhile.

If you want to give it a try, you can read the book or check out the website http://myoneword.org/ pick-your-word/. With or without a guide like the

for aging in place, recommend design and modification solutions, and introduce you to products and services to help you make improvements.

To find an OT in your area, check with your physician, health insurance provider or local hospital, or seek recommendations from family and friends. Many health insurance providers, including Medicare, will pay for a home assessment by an OT if prescribed by your doctor. However, they will not cover the physical upgrades to the home.

Another option is to contact a builder who’s a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). CAPS are home remodelers and design-build professionals that are knowledgeable about aging in place home modifications, and can suggest ways to modify or remodel your home that will fit your needs and budget. CAPS are generally paid by the hour or receive a flat fee per visit or project.

To find a CAPS in your area visit the National Association of Home Builders website at NAHB.org/ capsdirectory where you can search by state and city.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. one I used, I think we can all benefit from slowing down and taking the time to reflect on where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re going. Here’s to a Happy New Year and many blessings in the new decade!

sit up straighter, trying to hide their faces in the shadows cast by the upper deck. Like I said, I figured they were on a date, and even left-wing celebrities deserve a little privacy.

But I couldn’t help it. As my buddy kept talking about how attractive “that babe” was, I suggested he go speak to her. To my surprise he did, and immediately after introducing himself commented on how she looked so much like Kim Basinger.

It was a dark night, and the only illumination on the deck came from the running lights, but my buddy’s face glowed red as he stammered and realized that this couple really, really did look like Baldwin and Basinger.

It was priceless.

One of my most memorable movie star moments came when I elbowed Tim Robbins. Multiple times.

Robbins was the lead actor in a rather amusing little movie called “The Hudsucker Proxy.”

It was a fictionalized account of the invention of the hula-hoop.

I was (again) between newspapers when I signed on as an extra for the picture; all day we waited while important acting people cursed and shoved and stressed and shouted and basically behaved in a manner which would have made my momma slap them all. There were so many delays they had to feed us a spare meal – which I’ll tell you more about in a few moments.

I was in the almost-final scene of the movie, when Robbins tears through a bar on New Year’s Eve to kiss the heroine.

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The Night Before New Years’ ‘Twas the night before New Years’ and all through the house, There was peace in the kingdom at the parting of the louse.

The fanny packs were boxed and the gold chains, too.

If Padre Pio were here, he’d say, “Shame on you.”

He was dressed in sandals, this short narcissist.

Like Napoleon, deficits elsewhere surely exist.

With mama in her pajamas and dad with girlfriend, The kids reconciled their normalcy would end.

The children were huddled as dad raged on.

With mom fielding daggers from that vulgar tongue.

He spoke not a word as he eyed his reflection, The unicorn behind him questioning a lack of

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“You handsome devil,” he cooed with self-flatter.

What he owned in musculature, he lacked in brain matter.

When out in the yard, there arose such a clatter.

Dad’s car hit the garage and their peace again shattered.

Away to their bedrooms, they flew like a flash.

As dad yelled crude words and knocked over the trash.

His eyes-how they glared, his ego overstretched.

Seeing him in short shorts, the neighbors all retched.

Hair full of gel, falsely arrogant in self, “I’m above the law,” he cackled to himself.

Ignoring child support, court dates and the sort, He’d rather feign illness, taking time off from work.

Entertaining girlfriend trumped responsibility, Just check social media and you’ll quickly see.

He sprang to his car, mousy girlfriend in tow, In a few months, that personality she’d know.

Little did they realize, as they drove out of sightKarma’s visiting shortly and boy does she bite.

No need to cry libel if these words seem unfair, Because if the shoe fits, then those shoes you must wear.

To all moms and dads dealing with narcissistic flight, Hope these words grant you comfort-keep up the good fight.

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To understand why this is so, let’s look at three common mistakes investors make: s3ELLING INVESTMENTS and moving to cash when stocks are predicted to drop – If you follow the financial news on cable TV or the internet, you’re eventually bound to discover some “experts” who are predicting imminent, huge drops in the stock market. And on rare occasions, they may be right – but often they’re not.

And if you were to sell some of your stocks or stock-based investments based on a prediction and move the money to cash or a cash equivalent, you could miss out on possible future growth opportunities if the predictor was wrong. And the investments you sold still could have played a valuable part in your portfolio balance. s 3 E L L I N G U N D E R P E Rforming assets in favor of strong performers – As an investor, it can be tempting to unload an investment for one of those “hot” ones you read about that may have topped one list or another. Yet there’s no guarantee that investment will stay on top the next year, or even perform particularly well. Conversely, your own underperformers of today could be next year’s leaders. s7AITING FOR TODAY S risk or uncertainty to disappear before investing – Investing always involves risk and uncertainty. Instead of waiting for the perfect time to invest, you’re better off building a portfolio based on your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

All these mistakes are examples of a risky investment strategy: trying to “time” the market. If you try to be a market timer, not only will you

end up questioning your buy/sell decisions, but you also might lose sight of why you bought certain investments in the first place. Specifically, you might own stocks or mutual funds because they are appropriate for your portfolio and your risk tolerance, and they can help you make progress toward your long-term financial goals. And these attributes don’t automatically disappear when the value of these stocks or funds has dropped, so you could end up selling investments that could still be doing you some good many years into the future.

While trying to time the market is a difficult investment strategy even for the professionals, it doesn’t mean you can never take advantage of falling prices. In fact, you can use periodic dips in the market to buy quality assets at more attractive prices. Suppose, for example, that you invested the same amount of money every month into the same investments. One month, your money could buy more shares when the price of the investment is down – meaning you’re automatically a savvy enough investor to take advantage of price drops.

While your money will buy fewer shares when the price of the investment is up, your overall investment holdings will benefit from the increase in price.

Buying low and selling high sounds like a thrilling way to invest. But in the long run, you’re better off by following a consistent investment strategy and taking a long-term perspective. It’s time in the market, rather than timing the market, that helps keep portfolio returns moving in the right direction over time.

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by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Hospice offers grief program for those who have lost a parent Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a multi-week, no-cost grief program in Burgaw for those coping with the death of a parent on Wednesdays, Jan. 15 through Jan. 29.

The group meetings will be held 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Pender Office, 209A US Hwy 117 North in Burgaw. Pre-registration is required; call 910-796-7991 to register.

Most of us have loved and lost special people in our lives and we understand that coping with grief is a challenging process. If you or your friends and family are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one, Lower Cape Fear

Hospice is here to help.

Throughout the year, we offer compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments. Because of our generous donors, these caring, no cost groups, camps and workshops are available to all. Your donation is always appreciated.

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Allen retires from Four County EMC after 39 years of service Dan Allen, Four County EMC’s Vice President of Member Services, has decided to retire effective Jan. 3.

Allen leaves a legacy of outstanding service and leadership having served nearly four decades with the Cooperative. Allen began his career as Conservation Advisor in 1981 in the Elizabethtown office, and then became Manager of Member Relations and Energy Planning in 1985 in the Burgaw office, and subsequently District Manager of the Burgaw office in 1989. In 1992 he became the District Manager of the Elizabethtown office. After serving in a variety of roles within the Member Services department and with his unwavering commitment to Four County members and the community, Allen was named Vice President of Member Services in 1997. This move resulted in greater responsibilities, making him responsible for member relations, services and programs for the entire cooperative, which is the very heart of Four County’s mission.

“Allen’s work ethic, devotion and member focus have been exemplary and we are very grateful for the contributions he has made to the company over the years. His knowledge and many years of experience will certainly be missed,”

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Continued from page 3A Since he’s a fairly big man, I was drafted to block his path while sharing a New Year’s embrace with a girl whose name I can’t remember.

It was awkward. Neither of us was comfortable with passionately hugging a total stranger since we were both newlyweds (and at the time, I wasn’t a good Baptist).

Everyone else was about worn out as well, and the director couldn’t understand why no one had any energy.

So Robbins busts into the bar, forces past the newlyweds who aren’t wed to each other, and grabs the heroine.

Dan Allen, Vice-President of Member Service at Four County EMC, retired after 39 years with the company. Allen was presented with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by representative William Brinson. stated Mitch Keel, CEO of Four County EMC. The cooperative honored Allen during a retirement luncheon at Four County EMC’s headquarters office in Burgaw on December 12. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine was presented to Allen during the luncheon for his extraordinary service to the citizens of the State of North Carolina, his community and his outstanding service to the members of Four County

EMC during his career.

This is the highest civilian honor granted by the governor of the State of North Carolina. The prestigious award was presented by Representative William Brinson.

Allen is a life-long resident of Bladen County, where he attends Foundation Bible Church in Elizabethtown. In his spare time, Allen plans to do what he does best, volunteer work and be more involved in his community.

He also plans to make time for skeet shooting and spending time at the hunting preserve. Plans for the future will also include spending time traveling with his wife, Sunday.

Fo u r C o u n t y E M C s e r ve s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 32,500 members throughout Pender, Bladen, Duplin, Sampson, Columbus and Onslow counties. For more information about the electric cooperative, visit www.fourcty.org.

A quarrelsome people in 2019

resigned the UNC Presidency at year’s end 2018.

It became increasingly evident that our Board of Governors was quarrelsome and overly intrusive into the running of the university system. UNC Chapel Hill Chancellor Carol Folt, who took office dealing with an academic scandal in athletics, ran head-on into the Silent Sam controversy and also chose resignation. The BOG harassed ECU’s Cecil Staton into resigning

and then some members inserted themselves into the replacement of his replacement.

After two years of arguments, protests and violence over Silent Sam the BOG attempted to put the issue to rest at year’s end, but their solution resulted in even more contention and threatened lawsuits.

The 2019 session of the legislature, third

How would you describe the year 2019? I’ve pondered the just-right descriptive adjective and finally settled on the seldom used but highly appropriate word quarrelsome.

We shouldn’t have been surprised. After months of dealing with contention, Margaret Spellings

And he does it again.

And again. And again.

Whilst I do not claim to be a complete cavedweller, I had but recently moved back to the city.

The patina of politeness that comes from living in the country had not yet been polished off by the poltroons of city life.

In other words, I was just about ready to slam Mr. Robbins back and go home.

The director lectured us one last time, and said we should all act “like we meant it.” I took his words to heart, and as Robbins broke through my unknown lover’s embrace, I slammed my right elbow squarely into the hollow of his shoulder. He bounced back and glared at me, then broke on past to his own ending embrace.

“Cut!” the director yelled. “That’s perfect.”

Now, Mr. Robbins had an attitude the whole day that made one wonder if one had stepped in something. He didn’t associate with the extras, the other cast members, or the crew.

Paul Newman, on the other hand, was entirely different.

When filming took longer than scheduled, it was Mr. Newman who insisted we receive a second meal as lavish as those served to the other actors. He shook hands with most of us, and even broke his own rule of not signing autographs. He apologized for the long day, and visited every table in that cafeteria. All in all, I liked him, as we all did. By the end of the evening meal, most of us would have

Continued on page 6A stayed on for another day if Mr. Newman had just casually mentioned it.

Ironically, Robbins played the good guy in that picture and Newman played the villain.

That was much the same way with one of the Located inside Matlock episodes filmed SOUTHERN PRINTING in our 203 oldS.neighborhood – Dudley St. • Burgaw, NC Mr. Griffith was possibly 910.259.4807 even rude to the squirrels, while the fellow who played the murderer was just plain down home folks.

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Death of a goldfish

By Rev. Ken Smith Contributing Writer Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Psalm 90:12 With the recent release of the movie, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Tom Hank’s portrayal of Fred McFeely Rogers, has renewed an interest of our favorite children’s television personality. Mr. Rogers, a Presbyterian minister, who died in 2003, often addressed love and loss.

In the episode “Death of a Goldfish,� Rogers discovers a dead fish in his aquarium and commits to burying it in his yard. He later divulges his boyhood feelings when his dog died; assuring children that sadness isn’t forever. “My dog Mitzi got to be old and she died,� Mr. Rogers says in

his bright blue sweater. “I was very sad when she died, because she and I were good pals. When she died, I cried.�

Mr. Rogers then pulls out a picture of Mitzi and shows viewers her “prickly� fur. He then breaks into song. “The very same people who are sad sometimes are the very same people who are glad sometimes,�

Rogers sings. “It’s funny, but it’s true. It’s the same isn’t it, for me? Isn’t it the same for you?� If you have ever had a family member, friend or even a pet die you could instantly relate to the pain that Mr. Rogers described.

Death has been mankind’s greatest enemy throughout history. The statistics are pretty overwhelming; every single person will face death. Despite this bleak reality, those

around us seem to be in a state of denial regarding their own mortality. There are gyms, health products and book shelves full of diet plans that change like the seasons. However, this is not the first generation to try to turn back the course of the inevitable.

History is strewn with the evidence of mankind’s battle with the enemy of death.

The Egyptians stored up their riches in the pyramids so that the journey would be pleasant to the next world. Hindus chose to believe that death is just another cycle in the wheel of unending life through reincarnation.

The Jewish approach to death is starkly realistic in comparison to the many world views that have existed throughout history.

The Jewish approach does not allow one to deny or

escape the reality of death.

Death is certainty and even in tragic situations, a part of life that is ordained by God. Genesis described death as a part of the judgement associated with the spiritual fall of humanity. After Adam and Eve failed their test of moral obedience in the Garden of Eden, certain new conditions prevailed in the world. God declared in Genesis 3:19, “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.� Adam was taken from the dust of

the earth and would return to the dust. Disobedience and sin have brought physical death to all because of the sin of Adam and Eve. Many individuals have always held out hope for a better life and for the world to come. Although the body is under the curse of physical death, every Christian will be resurrected and experience a spiritual everlasting life. Even in the Old Testament we discover a view that the body will return to the dust, but the spirit within will live forever. The writer of Ecclesiastes reflected on death, “The dust returns to the ground it came from and the spirit

returns to God who gave it� (Ecclesiastes 12:7). Although this is a mystery, we can believe this truth because it is in the Bible.

I encourage you this week to remember the words found in Job 19:25-26, “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.

And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God.� Death will come, but thanks to the work of Jesus we know that death has also been defeated. If you mourn because of the death of someone you knew, please trust that you can take that pain to the Lord.

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CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP (CF2) Ladies’ Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m.

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Jimmie Ray Willetts CASTLE HAYNE -- Jimmie Ray Willetts, 53, of Castle Hayne passed from his earthly life Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019.

He was born June 21, 1966 in Wilmington, the son of the late Jasper Lee Willetts, Sr. and Helen Sylvia Reaves Willetts.

Jimmie was preceded in death by brother, Jasper Lee Willetts, Jr. Jimmie is survived by his wife, Melissa Caines Willetts; sons, Braxton Willetts and Landon Willetts; brother, William Ivy Willetts (Abby); sister, Sylvia Willetts Boswell; several nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends.

First and foremost, Jimmie loved his family as his two boys were the joy in his life. He was a loving brother and brother-inlaw. Being quick witted, a jokester, and loving to laugh endeared Jimmie to his wide circle of friends.

For pleasure time, Jimmie enjoyed car racing.

Jimmie was dependable to all, whenever and however. Jimmie’s presence on this earth will be missed and leaves an empty place in our tight knit family circle.

The family received friends 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.

Funeral service was noon Tuesday at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw with The Rev. David Porter conducting the service. Burial followed in Walker Cemetery.

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

Bryan Robert Wishon BURGAW -- Bryan Robert Wishon of Burgaw, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019. He was born the seventh child of the late James William Wishon, Sr and Anne Camp Wishon in Wake Forest, on June 23, 1967.

He was employed in the building supply business for many years at Guy C. Lee Building Materials in Sneads Ferry, and H.W. Williams Lumber Company in Burgaw. Known for his quick wit and positive outlook on life, Bryan was an avid music fan, had a passion for his 1979 International Scout and enjoyed restoring bubble gum machines.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Melissa Keck Wishon, of Burgaw; daughter, Kathryn Suzann Wishon; son, Andrew Jacob Wishon; three sisters: Kathryn Wishon Davis, with husband James of Wilson, Margarette Wishon Marett, with husband William of Scotts Hill, and Ashley Wishon Samuelson, with husband Michael of Charlotte; four brothers: Thomas Westly Wishon, with wife Beverlee of Wilmington, James William Wishon, Jr, with wife Eileen of Mobile, AL, Samuel Francis Wishon, with wife Amy of Eatonton, GA, and David Camp Wishon, with wife Teresa of Wilmington; 14 nieces and nephews; and 13 great-nieces and greatnephews.

There will a private family service Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at 3 p.m., then a public visitation from 4-6 p.m. at Quinn-McGowan Funeral Home, 308 West Fremont St, Burgaw.

Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw.

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history and, after months of negotiations, no budget was passed for the coming fiscal year.

In January Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Martin resigned. Instead of appointing the most tenured justice, Paul Newby, to replace him the Governor picked the first African American woman to become chief. Newby responded with unprecedented public criticism

Continued from page 3A longest in state history, will be remembered for its quarrelsome ways. Republican leadership lost their veto-proof majorities in both houses in the 2018 elections and faced a governor eager to settle scores from previous knock-downs.

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James Overton “Jim” Craft III CURRIE -- James “Jim” Overton Craft III, 64 of Currie passed from his earthly life Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at his home.

He was born Oct. 10, 1955 in Trenton, New Jersey, the son of the late James Overton Craft, Jr. and Phyllis Kroschwitz Craft.

Jim is survived by his wife, Melinda Craft; children, Joshua Craft (Danielle) and their children, Kayden, Kylee and Karson, Kate Smith (Lucas) and their children, Brody, Emma and Max, Sarah Kill (Kevin) and their children, Ava, Sophia and Sebastian, and Megan Craft (Kayla) and their sons, John and Ryan; sister, Cherie Coe (Keith); brothers, William Craft (Debbie) and Charles Craft; two nieces; three nephews; sister-in-law, Belinda Roberts and her son, Chistean Brown; and many extended family and friends.

Jim served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy.

Jim enjoyed the simple things in life and was a man tough on the outside, but with a heart of gold on the inside. He enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, mowing the grass, sitting around a bon fire, and just being outdoors in all of God’s beautiful nature. He was straight forward in manner, but also had a lot of love to share. His presence on this earth leaves an empty place in our hearts and he will be greatly missed.

On Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home there was a gathering of family and friends to share memories.

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

Wilmington, Robin Eichorn Tabor and wife Sherry of Clayton, and Kristi Eichorn Miller of Sanford; eleven grandchildren, Kayla Ives Russell and husband Jake, Kendall Ives, Trent Crawford and wife Haley, Seth Whitaker, Taylor Crawford, Tristan Miller, Peyton Miller, Gator Tabor, Macie Kennedy Sueuga, Amber Reedy Hall, and Meagan Reedy; and four great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband Benjamin Eichor n Jr., g randson Jamey Kennedy, two sisters and four brothers.

She was a loving wife and mother, who enjoyed caring for her children and grandchildren.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday Dec. 30, 2019 at Riverview Memorial Park.

A special thank you to Wendy and Lisa Perez for assisting the family to be able to care for her in the home her last days.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to www.liferollson. org/northcarolina.

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

Melvin Kent Melvin WILMINGTON -- Melvin Kent Melvin, 88, of Wilmington passed gently form his earthly life Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born Oct. 17, 1931 in Bladen County, the son of the late Bart Regan Melvin and Mary Nance Melvin.

Also remembered is his wife, Betty Cox Melvin and step-son, Robert Gregory Wilson, both who preceded Martin in death.

Surviving are his son, Martin “Marty” Regan Melvin, his wife, Donna, and their son, Kent; sister, Pauline; and many extended family.

Graveside service was 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 16550 NC Hwy 53 E., Kelly, with Daniel Gregory officiating.

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

Juanita Dale Eichorn Juanita Dale Eichorn, age 86 passed peacefully Wednesday Dec. 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Sept. 30, 1933 in Pender County, daughter of the late Willie and Macie Murray Dale.

She is survived by her children, Glenn Kennedy of Wilmington, Gary Kennedy of Wilmington, Kim Kennedy Reedy and husband Ronnie of Wilmington, Bonita Eichorn Crawford and husband Les of Castle Hayne, Angela Eichorn Ives and husband Tommy of

Eunice Lee King Eunice Lee King, age 86, went to be with the Lord Dec. 22, 2019 at Pender Memorial Hospital Burgaw. He was the beloved and devoted husband of Joyce King.

Eunice was born Mar. 7,1933 to the late James and Ruth King. He faithfully served as a deacon of Saint Matthews Missionary Church of Rocky Point, for more than 20 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Joyce King, daughter, Sakya King; son, Kevin King; daughter, Barbara King; late son James King; daughter and son-inlaw Sandra and Steve Ward and many of his children in Christ and relatives. He will forever be remembered for his devotion to the Lord, his love and compassion to others, and for his determination and strength.

No service will be held.

The family was served by Dunn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Burgaw.

William Dudley “Bill” Robbins Jr. PENDERLEA -- William “Bill” Dudley Robins, Jr., 64, of Penderlea passed from his earthly life Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born Jan. 16, 1955 in Burgaw, the son of the late William Dudley Robbins, Sr. and Jacquelyne Gordon Robbins.

Bill is survived by his wife, Susan Sherman Robbins; sons, William Dudley III (Megan) and Patrick Sherman Robbins (Leanne); brothers, Wilfred L. “Red” Robbins (June), James T. “Jimbo” Robbins (Heidi) and Martin G. “Marty” Robbins (Sue); numerous nieces and nephews.

Bill was a graduate of North Carolina State University. He was co-owner of Robbins Nursery, Inc. and member of Westview United Methodist Church.

He was an avid hunter who loved nothing more than to be in a field with a fine shotgun and a good dog by his side.

A memorial service was 11 a.m. Monday Dec. 30, 2019 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with Pastor Fred Roberts and Mrs. Judy Jeremias conducting the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Westview United Method-

of fellow justices and set in motion a contentious election in 2020.

Our courts were battlegrounds over gerrymandered congressional and legislative districts, with judges declaring both unconstitutionally drawn.

Two sitting congressmen chose not to run because their new districts weren’t to their liking, and more than the normal number of legislators also retired.

Investigators uncovered absentee ballot fraud in the 2018 elections for the 9 th Congressional district; the contested winner himself called for a new election after revelatory hearings.

Another court decision proclaimed our legislators had overstepped their authority, so the State Board of Elections was reconstituted with a 3-2 majority of Democrats. They promptly fired respected longtime

Executive Director Kim Strach, a Republican.

If 2019 was symbolic of any quarrel it was the one between State Treasurer Dale Folwell and hospitals.

There were bright spots, however. Our economy is sound, unemployment is low and we avoided major storms, disease and disruption. But we are weary with the current quarrelsome climate. Let us resolve to be more peace-filled and

ist Church, 5610 NC Hwy 53 West, Burgaw, NC 28425 or to a charity of one’s choice.

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

John Mello Silva ROCKY POINT -- John Mello Silvia age 81 of Rocky Point, passed peacefully Monday Dec. 23, 2019 at the Laurels of Pender.

He was born Sept. 22, 1938 in Fall River MA, son of the late Jesse and Mary Alves Silvia. John was also predeceased by a son Steven Silvia and sister Lorraine Pedro.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Viola Bullock Silvia; son, John ‘J.R.’ Silvia and wife Lynne of Rocky Point; four daughters, Debra Cox of Wilmington, Cheryl Page and husband Willie of Castle Hayne, Joanne Batters of Wilmington, and Patricia Harts and husband Ray of Rocky Point; thirteen grandchildren, Matthew, Marisa, Brendan, Shayna, Taylor, Tiel, Jennifer, Christopher, Alyssa, Mack, Jessica, Hannah, and Hailey; and seven great grandchildren.

John was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a great provider for his family. John was a brilliant and fearless business man. He owned and operated, the Rocky Point Campground, the Country Café Restaurant, and Wilmington Movie Transportation Company. John was proud to be a member of the United States Marine Corps.

The family received friends at 11a.m. Saturday (one hour prior to the service) at the funeral home.

A memorial service was at noon Saturday Dec. 28, 2019 at Harrell’s Funeral Home Chapel. Military honors will be accorded by the United States Marine Corps.

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

more respectful toward each other in 2020.

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 UNC-TV main channel Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays 12:30 p.m. and UNC North Carolina Channel Fridays at 10 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree… You know how the song goes. But what in the world do you do to all those live trees that were cut for display for a few weeks in our dens and living rooms once it is time to take the ornaments off ?

Along the coast, several places are taking in discarded Christmas trees to use as foundations for dunes. This has been a long standing scenario. Of course, if you don’t live at the coast, it doesn’t make much sense to haul a tree for what could be hours and then not know where to go.

So, here is another option. But first, a little story to go along with it.

The lake where I grew up had plenty of bass, bream and crappie. Bream are the easy catch. You could bring one in year round with anything from a worm to a piece of bread balled up on the end of a small hook.

Of course, we knew where the bream liked to hang out as well.

One key spot was just below the dam at the corner of the restaurant’s foundation. The water was calmer there but still swirled, and the bream would gather there like it was an ongoing party. Some of the brightest and biggest robin would

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attack a hook with a vengeance in that spot.

The bass, well, they were a little tougher to catch.

The spring and fall they would stay hungry, and in the summer at sunrise and sunset you could watch them strike the surface regularly. And as we knew where the bream were, we also learned where the bass were.

They congregated along the lily pads and tree roots near the water’s edge. If you threw a small frog in the water there was less

than a 50 percent chance he would ever make it back to shore.

That brings us to the crappie. You can catch crappie anytime of year as well, but they would change locations depending on the season. During the winter, they would work their way to the deeper water where there were several tree islands, or so we called them. The lake itself wasn’t very deep. There were just a few places where the water might get to eight feet in depth in fact. The main

channel through the lake was mostly around six to seven feet deep.

During the years, we learned where some of the deep holes were. Knowing the crappie liked both structure and deep water in the winter we came up with a plan. That leads us into the Christmas trees.

I remember vividly collecting several trees after Christmas and Dad and I would take the jon boat out with the trees piled between us. We would paddle (or use an electric motor

occasionally) to where we had found a deep hole, and tie a concrete block to one of the trees.

Next, we would make a splash.

We would toss the Christmas tree and concrete block overboard and watch it drop to the bottom. It would only take a week or so before there would be dozens of crappie hovering around the sunken tree. And we knew exactly where we set up the fish hotel.

So, if you have to discard a tree or three, find your fa-

vorite spot, and setup your own fish habitat. It is a gift that can keep on giving.

–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.

Pender County

Agenda Board of County Commissioners Meeting Monday, January 6, 2020 @ 4:00 PM Pender County Public Assembly Room 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

INVOCATION

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

5.

PUBLIC INFORMATION Recognition of Planning Director Kyle Breuer for his dedicated service to Pender County.

5.2.

Recognition of Emergency Management Director Tom Collins for his dedicated service to Pender County.

5.3.

Quarterly Report on the Pender ABC System Involving Financial Information and Other Progress.

5.4.

Update on Pender County Courthouse Remediation and Repairs

5.5.

Presentation of Eastern Pender Service Area Water System Improvements Report.

6.

PUBLIC COMMENT

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

Town of Burgaw Government News January 2, 2020 APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Town of Burgaw is currently accepting applications for a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Applicants must be residents of the corporate limits of Burgaw. Members of this committee shall have the primary responsibility of collaboration with the Parks and Recreation Director for future capital projects as well as special events related to parks and recreation. In addition, this committee shall be responsible for aiding the Parks and Recreation Director in developing and administering recreational programs for town residents. Application may be downloaded from our website at burgawnc.gov or picked up at Town Hall. Completed applications must be submitted to the Town Clerk at 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. For further information, please contact Kristin Wells, Town Clerk at 910-663-3441 or via email at kwells@burgawnc.gov.

5.1.

8.

7.1.

Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting: December 2, 2019 and Special Meeting: December 10, 2019.

7.2.

Resolution Appointing Justian Pound as Tax Administrator.

7.3.

Approval of an Increase to Purchase Order #57 in the amount of $204,236.

7.4.

Purchase Order Request for Water Plant SCADA System Improvements in the amount of $73,650.

7.5.

Consideration of a Reclassification of a Water Plant C-Surface Operator position to a BSurface Operator position.

7.6.

Consideration of a Reimbursement Resolution for Water System Improvements.

7.7.

Approval of updates to the Pender County Conflict of Interest Policy

7.8.

Resolution Designation of Applicant's Agent

7.9.

Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds

APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS 8.1.

Resolution of Support for Atlantic Telephone Membership Cooperative Efforts to Increase Availability of High-Speed Internet in Under Served Portions of Pender County.

8.2.

Approval of Purchase Order and Budget Amendment to purchase Election Equipment from Election Systems and Software: $40,471.75.

8.3.

Approval of Budget Amendment and Purchase Order for the EMS & Fire Evaluation: $64,960.

8.4.

Approval of a Budget Amendment for the Courthouse Repairs Project.

8.5.

Approval of a Resolution for United Way Contribution for the Purchase of FEMA Units.

8.6.

Approval of Purchase Orders to Performance Automotive in the amount of $312,386.00, Batteries of NC, LLC, Southern Warning Systems, LLC and also Mobile Communications America in the amount of $106,625.00 for the Purchase and Equipping of Twelve Vehicles for use in the Sheriff’s Office.

TIPS FROM BURGAW POLICE DEPARTMENT All Burgaw residents please remember to lock your doors. Vehicles and buildings that are unsecured are more likely to be targeted by thieves. Easily removable items such as money, cellular telephones, GPS systems, and laptops left in plain view, may attract the attention of others who intend to steal. The best way to secure valuables is not to leave them in your car.

However, if you must leave property in the vehicle, place the items out of view, preferably in a secured compartment like a glove box or trunk. Most importantly, don’t leave your vehicle open or unlocked. Make sure all doors and windows are secured each time you leave your vehicle, even when parked at your home or in a garage.

TOWN CALENDAR Trash Pick-up & East Side Recycling TDA Meeting Board of Commissioners Meeting

January 2 January 2 January 14

10:00 AM 4:00 PM

9.

APPOINTMENTS 9.1.

Approval of an Appointment to the Pender County Planning Board.

9.2.

Approval of Appointments to the Pender County Board of Adjustment.

9.3.

Approval of an Appointment to the Pender County Library Board.

9.4.

Approval of an Appointment to the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority.

9.5.

Approval of Appointment to the Southeastern Economic Development Commission (SEDC).

10.

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

11.

CLOSED SESSION (IF APPLICABLE).

12.

ADJOURNMENT

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TOWN OF BURGAW Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: mail@burgawnc.gov Web: www.burgawnc.gov

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions/Committees: # of Name of Board Vacancies Positions/Categories Advisory Board of Health 3 Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist***, Board of Adjustment 3 District 1, District 2, District 4 Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Parks and Recreation Board 1 At-Large Southeastern Economic Development Commission 1 Citizen Representative District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek 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.

For Immediate Release: Waiting Lists for Income-based Apartments are open to new applications The Pender County Housing Authority Waiting List for Applications known as Country Court Apartments at 10260 Highway 421, Currie, North Carolina, is open for new applications for a maximum of 20 applications at a time. Interested applicants must check with the Housing Authority for information on the status of the waiting list. A notice will be posted in a publicly accessible place notifying interested families of the waiting list’s current status. The waiting list will be purged every six months.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Pender County Government - Facilities and Fleet Services, 210 S. Bennett Street, Burgaw, North Carolina 28425 will receive sealed bids from North Carolina Licensed Electrical Contractors, for the installation of generators and all electrical work associated with the project in order to provide back-up power to the Agriculture building, Health Department and Fuel Depot all of which are located in Burgaw, North Carolina.

Bids will be due on Friday, January 16, 2019, no later than 3:00 p.m. Deliver bids to Mr. Allen Vann, Assistant County Manager – Pender County Facilities and Fleet Services, 210 S. Bennett Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. Single Prime Lump Sum Bids for Electrical Construction Work will be considered.

Complete plans, specifications, and contract documents can be obtained electronically through the office of Allen Vann by calling 910-259-0225; email: avann@pendercountync.gov; or on the Pender County Website under “Open RFPs and Bids – Generator Project: Agriculture Building, Health Department and Fuel Depot.”

A pre-bid meeting will be held at the Pender County Government Administration Building at 805 South Walker Street, Burgaw, NC on Tuesday, January 7, 2019 at 3:00 pm, County Manager’s Conference Room. The meeting will address project scope, description, issues, bidding procedures and forms, and answer specific questions. A walk-through of the site(s) will take place following the pre-bid meeting.

Pender County encourages all businesses, including minority, and/or women owned businesses to respond to all Invitation for Bid requests. In addition, if subcontracts are let, the awarded contractor must ensure the same.

Bids may not be withdrawn for (45) days after bid due date.

The Owner reserves the right to reject each and every bid and to waive informalities in bidding.

Allen Vann, Assistant County Manager – Pender County Government Burgaw, North Carolina 28425 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS:

Eligible families will pay a portion of rent based on their household’s income. Eligibility is based on household income, credit and criminal background requirements.

Complete applications may be submitted in person to our office at 805 South Walker Street, Burgaw, NC between 9 am and 4 pm on the first business day each month when the list is open.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Call (910) 259.1208 or TDD 1(800)735-2962 for more information.

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DATE OF HEARINGS: TIME OF HEARINGS:

January 7, 2020

7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 Major Site Development Plan Revision & Major Site Development Plan Trask Land Company, applicant, on behalf of Pender Farm Commercial LLC and Dry Pond Partners LLC, owners, is requesting approval of a Major Site Development Plan and a Major Site Development Plan Revision for the construction and operation of three wells, associated well houses, and storage tanks in the previously approved Blake Farm Master Development Plan. The proposed development is located along the west side of US HWY 17, ±0.28 miles north of Sidbury Road (SR 1572) in the Topsail Township. The subject properties are zoned PD, Planned Development zoning district and may be further identified by Pender County PIN 3271-31-5757-0000 and 3271-21-6850-0000.

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

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Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Jane A. Shipley, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Jane A. Shipley, to present them to the undersigned on or before April 2, 2020 at 27 South Main Street, Boonsboro, MD 21713 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 19th day of December, 2019.

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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 Louise Fuller, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Louise Fuller, to present them to the undersigned on or before April 2, 2020 at P.O. Box 13465, Greensboro, NC 27415 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 19th day of December, 2019.

Rakeya Bannerman P.O. Box 13465 Greensboro, NC 27415 #8951 12/19, 12/26/2019, 1/2, 1/9/2020 Administrator’s Notice The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the estate of David Earle Peeler, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 31st day of March, 2020, 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 19th day of December, 2019.

Kyle David Peeler 104 North Stargazer Court Hampstead, NC 28443 #8950 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE # 19 E 505 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as EXECUTOR of the Estate of VINCENT JOSEPH SCANNELL, JR., deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby give notice to all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the said Estate to present them by giving evidence of same to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of March, 2020, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the deceased or said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This, the 19th day of December, 2019.

JIMMY DALE YARBOROUGH, Executor of the Estate of VINCENT JOSEPH SCANNELL, JR. c/o PAUL A. NEWTON, ATTORNEY P.O. Box 1807 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402 910-769-2896 #8948 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20

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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 Naoma Mobbs Woodcock, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Naoma Mobbs Woodcock, to present them to the undersigned on or before March 26, 2020 at 1010 Cadence Lane, Durham, NC 27703 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 12th day of December, 2019.

Neil R. Woodcock 1010 Cadence Lane Durham, NC 27703 #8935 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2/20 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 Lena Letchworth Leake, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Lena Letchworth Leake, to present them to the undersigned on or before March 26, 2020 at 2300 Conley Bumgarner Road, Morganton, NC 28655 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 12th day of December, 2019.

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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 Margaret Louise Bland, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Margaret Louise Bland, to present them to the undersigned on or before April 9, 2020 at 7662 Funston Rd. SE, Winnabow, NC 28479 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 26th day of December, 2019.

Michael Bland 7662 Funston Rd. SE Winnabow, NC 28479 #8953 12/26/2019, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16/2020

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Ancillary Executor of the Estate of Mary E. Foarile, late of Hampstead, Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to Blackburn & Ording PLLC, P.O. Box 895, Hampstead, NC 28443, on or before the 25th day of March, 2020, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December 2019 Joseph F. Foarile Ancillary Executor of the Estate of Mary E. Foarile Kenneth Ording Attorney at Law Blackburn & Ording PLLC P.O. Box 895, Hampstead, NC 28443 712 Country Club Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443 Phone: (910) 329-0214 #8932 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2/20 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix for the Estate of the late Donald J. Rhine of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them, in writing, to the undersigned at c/o Abby L. Adams, Kohut & Adams, P.A., P.O. Box 269, Wilmington, North Carolina 28402 on or before the 12th day of March, 2020, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2019.

Rebecca T. Rhine, Executrix for the Estate of Donald J. Rhine Abby L. Adams KOHUT & ADAMS, P.A. 513 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28401 PO Box 269 Wilmington, NC 28402 #8947 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2/20

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 185 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Sheldon V. Pickett and Cynthia D. Pickett (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Sheldon Vincent Pickett and Cynthia Darlene Pickett) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 10th day of June, 2004, and recorded in Book 2407, Page 018, 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 January 7, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 11, Green Oak Landing Estates Subdivision as the same is shown on a Map duly recorded in Map Book 35 at Page 133 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 61 Cory Road, Rocky Point, North Carolina.

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

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A308(a)(1).

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

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

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

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

Legal Notices Legal Notices 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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1278056 (FC.FAY) #8936 12/26/19, 1/2/20 State of North Carolina County of PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO.: 19 E 519 In the Matter of the Estate of CHARLES BRENT JARRELL Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS JEFFREY WATTS JARRELL, having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of CHARLES BRENT JARRELL, deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit same to the said CHARLES BRENT JARRELL at the address below on or before March 26, 2020 or this Notice may be pleaded in bar of any payment or recovery of same. All persons indebted to said decedent will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below.

This is the 26th day of December, 2019.

JEFFREY WATTS JARRELL, Personal Representative Estate of CHARLES BRENT JARRELL c/o KINCAID & ASSOC., PLLC 5215 Junction Circle, Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28412 #8954 12/26/2019, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16/2020 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER COUNTY 19 CVD 4492 In the District Court WENDY F. HARDEE, Plaintiff v. BRIAN K. EVANS, Defendant COMPLAINT FOR ABSOLUTE DIVORCE TO: BRIAN K. EVANS 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 absolute divorce.

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Allan Brandon Tise Attorney for the Plaintiff P.O. Box 1022 Wilmington, NC 28402-1022 (910) 251-9614 Bar #: 13737 #8955 12/26/2019, 1/2, 1/9/2020 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 James E. Ferrell, Jr., deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, James E. Ferrell, Jr., to present them to the undersigned on or before April 16, 2020 at 1316 Eastbourne Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 26th day of December, 2019.

Rick Ferrell 1316 Eastbourne Drive Wilmington, NC 28411 #8956 12/26/2019, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16/2020 18 SP 143 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 The Michael L./ Karen G. Perkins Trust Qualified Per Res Dated 12/30/1997 to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated February 24, 2005 and recorded on March 4, 2005 in Book 2600 at Page 082 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on December 3, 2019 in Book 4698, Page 2970, 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 January 14, 2020 at 10:00AM, 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 3D of the Yow, Poisson, Moore, and Corbett Subdivision, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 5, Page 4, Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

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

Said property is commonly known as 810 South Shore Drive, Surf City, NC 28445.

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 Michael L. Perkins Qualified Personal Residence Trust & Karen G. Perkins Qualified Personal Residence Trust.

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.: 18-09727-FC01 #8957 1/2, 1/9/2020 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 Ozeen McLamb Tyler, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Ozeen McLamb Tyler, to present them to the undersigned on or before April 16, 2020 at 11986 Hwy. 210 S. Roseboro, NC 28382 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 2nd Day fo January, 2020.

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Titan cagers win Kenny Bass Tournament title

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Heide Trask men’s basketball coach Rodney Orr told everybody that would listen that his team would get better as the season progressed. The team dropped its first three games and there was those who predicted a terrible season.

Coach Orr and his charge just kept working.

Since that 0-3 start, the Titans have won six of their last seven games including two last week at Hobbton High School that earned them the Kenny Bass Tournament championship.

The week started with their opener against Wilmington Christian Academy.

The Patriots came in with a 3-7 record and looking to earn a much needed win.

The Titans would have none of that.

A 3-2 lead turned into a double digit advantage in the first period. Trask used a 10-0 run to take 13-2 lead. Trask made three treys in the first quarter and played solid defense in taking an 18-10 lead into the second period.

Watson Orr found the Hobbton gym to his liking, particularly the three point arc. He nailed two more three point baskets in the second quarter. The Patriots got their offense unleashed in the second eight minute quarter and outscored the Titans 2016. However, the big first quarter gave Trask a 34-30 lead at the half.

Titan guard Will Berry is one of those players that can have a good game and not score a plethora of points. The junior played solid defense in the first half and hit the boards hard as well. That did not change in the third frame.

Orr opened the second half with another three point basket. Trask went on a 10-0 run to stretch the lead to 14 points. The Titans took a 10 point advantage into the final eight minutes of play.

WCA cut the lead to six points with just over three minutes to play in the contest. Trask made their free throws and took the win.

Orr led the Titans with 20 points with Berry adding 12 points and 12 re-

bounds.

Next up was Union.

This game was for the championship. Much like the Titans, Union does not score a bunch of points.

They play defense and hit the boards. That plan slowed things down, but the Titans came away with a 47-38 win.

Trask took an 8-5 lead after one quarter of play and stretched that lead to 20-14 at the half. The Titans had a 31-20 lead in the third quarter, but Union went on a 9-0 run to cut the lead to two points. The Spartans cut the lead to a single point before Trask went on a run to secure the win.

Berry led the Titans with 17 points. Tyran Pickett chipped in nine points.

Will Berry was named the tournaments most valuable player with Watson Orr also named to the alltournament team.

The Titans are now 6-4 overall and 1-1 in Coastal 8 Conference play. They will resume conference play play Friday night at East Carteret.

Lewis leads Lady Titans to tournament championship

Staff photo by Bobby Norris

Will Berry won the MVP of the Kenny Bass Tournament. The Titans won the championship.

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Lady Titan basketball team entered the Kenny Bass Christmas tournament for the games. They should have played two games.

However, Wilmington Christian Academy pulled their Lady Patriots out of the tournament late, so the Lady Titans were given a bye.

That meant that they would play the winner of the host team Hobbton Lady Wildcats and Union High School for the right to call them selves champions. Union beat Hobbton and was rewarded with the unenviable task of playing a Trask team that had beaten them by 45 points early in the season.

This time was no different as junior standout Anisa Lewis scored 24 points to lead her Titans to a 74-38 win.

Lewis was on her game from the opening whistle.

She sliced and diced her way through the Spartan defense, scoring 10 points in a 20-7 first period.

Chykira Pickett got untracked in the second quarter. She made two three point baskets on her way to an eight point second period. The Lady Titans outscored Union 21-7 and went into the half time break with a 41-14 lead.

Coach Rodney Orr substituted freely in the third frame and the Lady Spartans regrouped in the locker room. They scored more points in the third quarter than they did in the first and second quarters combined. However, six Titans

Lady Pirates capture Dixie Christmas Tourney title

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer

Staff photo by Bobby Norris

Anisa Lewis was voted the MVP at the Kenny Bass Tournament at Hobbton last weekend. scored in the third frame, outscoring the Spartans 16-15.

The Lady Titan bench saw an abundance of playing time and made the most of it. Trask outscored Union 17-7 in the final eight minutes, taking the win and the tournament championship as well.

Chykira Pickett continued to improve, scoring

15 points. Leanna Pfeiffer scored seven points. Of the 12 players listed on the Titan roster, 11 scored. Lewis was named the MVP of the tournament with Pickett earning all-tournament accolades.

The Lady Titans are now 5-4 on the year with a 0-2 record in Coastal 8 Conference play. They will play at East Carteret Friday.

What a great way to end the old year and roll into the new on a four-game winning streak. And the Topsail girls’ basketball team did it in a way a coach would love – with balance and a different player stepping up each night.

Sydney Hartgrove scored 16 grabbed eight rebounds,, dished out four assists, and had four steals, Julia Sullivan added 11 points and six rebounds, and freshman Lilah Johnson put on her scoring shoes to finish with 13 points as the Lady Pirates captured the championship of the Dixon Christmas Tournament with a 50-43 win over West Brunswick on Monday.

“We were in a comfortable position going into the fourth quarter (38-29) but West stepped up their pressure, created a few turnovers, and made some shots to close the gap a little,” Topsail Coach Jay Kapiko said. “They are a scrappy bunch but what I

was very pleased with was the girls didn’t panic. It just shows come maturity out there.”

Sullivan was the primary catalyst with five firstperiod points as Topsail opened 1 13-10 lead after one quarter. A 9-7 second period sent the two teams into the break with Topsail on top 22-17. But Johnson came out firing in the third quarter and scoffed seven of her 13 points in the period, allowing the Lady Pirates to enter the final eight minutes with a nine-point lead.

West did cut into the lead some but Hartgrove made 7-of-12 free throws, Johnson dropped in two charity tosses, and Sullivan added another as the Lady Pirates scored 10 of their 12 fourth-quarter points from the free-throw line to preserve the victory.

Bella Kross followed up a 10-point effort in the tournament’s opening win over Richlands with a 22point, six-rebound, twosteal effort as the Lady Pirates raced to a 61-50

semifinal win over Greene Central on Saturday.

Early on, the Lady Pirates had to find a way to harness Lady Rams senior Jaanasia Edwards (26 points, six rebounds), who scored 13 of Greene Central’s 19 first-period points that led to a Lady Ram’s 19-14 lead after the first quarter.

“It was a slow start in a way but they had a kid (Edwards) come out and light it up early,” Kapiko said. “No. 10 (Edwards) is a very good ball player and she got them a little bit of a lead and we had to battle back, and we did.

“We executed against their 1-2-2 zone and then they went to triangleand-two, which we hadn’t seen this year. It took us a while to adjust to it but we played really good basketball in the second half.

Finally, they went man-toman and they just couldn’t match up.”

The Topsail defense held Edwards to three points in the second quarter and

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Post & Voice Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The last two weeks have been slow due to the holidays. However, there has been a couple of holiday hoops tournaments.

Topsail’s wrestling team was in action last weekend as well.

The Pirate grapplers defeated Southside 84-0 and Northside-Jacksonville 7213. They also put a 66-18 hurting on Pasquotank. The lone loss was a 42-36 defeat at the hands of host Washington.

Ethen Blevins, Lucas Cotto, Alex Hopper, and Shawn Longo all finished the day with 4-0 records. Alex Jones, Conner Kingsley, and Jake Mackleer were 3-1.

The Heide Trask men’s hoops team earned two wins and the championship of the Kenny Bass Tournament at Hobbton. The Titans beat Wilmington Christian Academy to open the tournament. Watson Orr led the Titans with 20 points with Will Berry adding 12 points and 12 rebounds.

In the championship win over Union, Berry led the Titans with 17 points.

Tyran Pickett chipped in nine points.

Will Berry was named the tournament’s most valuable player with Watson Orr also being named to the all-tournament team.

The Lady Titans needed just one win to win the girls side of the tournament.

Anisa Lewis scored 24 points with Chykira Pickett chipping in 15 points in the win over Union. Lewis won the MVP of the tournament with Pickett earning

all-tournament honors as well.

Topsail played tournament basketball as well. Bella Kross scored 22 points and gathered in six rebounds in a win over Greene Central. Sydney Hartgrove had 14 points, six rebounds, four steals and one block.

In the win over Richlands, Julia Sullivan had nine points, eight rebounds, and three steals while senior Destiny Idol added seven points.

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On The Mat

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The area wrestling teams were off the week of Christmas. They will resume this week and will be in full swing the following week. The Top six wrestlers are gearing up for a conference title run and then will move on to the regionals and finally the state championship meet.

Here’s a look at the top six and where they are at along with the expectations for the next few weeks.

The Top Six 1. Ben Baker (120) – Topsail. Baker heads into the stretch run with a sterling 22-2 record. One of his two loses was to the undefeated Christian Decatur of Aycock. Baker is the best of the best in Pender County.

He will surely make the regionals and should qualify for the state 3A meet.

2. Rogan Heath (132) – Trask. Heath, (28-4) is the top Titan this year. Two of

In My Opinion his losses was to conference foe Jadavin Elrich of Richlands. He will have to go through him to earn a conference title. He will qualify for the regionals and should move on to the state 2A meet.

3. Ethan Blevins (106) – Topsail. Blevins is an outstanding freshman with a ton of experience. He is 20-2 and is definitely going to make a run for the MEC championship. The regionals is a given. He should qualify for the state 3A meet. Definitely the top freshman in his conference.

4. Alexander Hopper (145) – Topsail. Hopper is 24-3 with 17 pins to his credit. He is the king of his weight class in the Mideastern Conference.

He will qualify for the regionals and should make it to the state 3A meet.

5. Daniel Arredondo (132) – Topsail. One of Arredondo’s losses was to Heath of Trask. At 19-10, he is a very physical grap-

Trask’s Rogan Heath pler. He has a good shot at the regionals. 132 is a tough weight class. If he continues to improve, who knows where he will end up.

6. Robert Davis (195) – Pender. Davis wrestles in

a very tough weight class.

He is a very physical young man with a huge heart.

The lack of matches early in the season may hinder him down the road. However, he should qualify for the regionals.

Positive wishes for the upcoming year

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Well, here we are, about to throw away those 2019 calendars and welcome in a new year – and a new decade. Here is this year’s wish list for some of our area athletes, coaches, and friends.

A – is for Aiden and Addison, Topsail volleyball players Aiden McGuire and Addison Clark.

McGuire enjoyed a spectacular year at Libero, and she and Addison, a strong all-around player, are back as the foundation for the 2020 team. Here is a wish that their senior year is even better than 2019.

B – Bob Barlett, the first-year Topsail boys’ basketball coach. Here’s a wish for a great finish to the 2019-20 season, and even better years ahead.

C – is for Carr, Pender’s outstanding basketball player Jujuan Carr. Here is a wish that his court talents transfer into classroom success, and that we see his name dotting the collegiate landscape.

D – is for Davis, Pender AD Matt Davis. An outstanding volleyball coach, here is our wish that Matt can find coaches that can rejuvenate all the Patriot programs.

E – Ellis, for Gavin Ellis, The outstanding wide receiver on the Topsail

Pfeiffer changes approach to help Lady Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Junior Leanna Pfeiffer loves to shoot the three pointer and she is pretty good at it. During the last two years she has made some huge shots from beyond the arc. She also has the size and strength that is needed to play inside.

She has always been reluctant to be painted as an inside player. But it seems that she has decided to step inside the paint in order to help the team.

Leanna still steps outside and shoots the three ball. But she crashes the boards more often. That has resulted in her averaging just under seven boards per game which puts her second on the team, just two rebounds a game behind team leading Anisa Lewis.

The Lady Titans hope to make a run for the 2A playoffs. Leanna Pfeiffer’s newfound approach may help them get there.

football team, and forward on the hardwood. Here is a wish for an injury-free 2020-21 season in both sports, and a wish for a long line of collegiate suitors down the road.

F – is for Fans, the good and the not-so-good.

Sportsmanship is something we should be teaching our young people, and that starts with the way we all act at athletic events.

G – is for Gardner, Topsail’s Derek Gardner.

Here’s a wish his shots continue to fall and that college coaches see just how much of an asset he could be for their program.

H – is for Hartgrove, Sydney Hartgrove, a young lady who unselfishly gave up playing her best position (catcher) on the Topsail softball team because they needed a shortstop.

Already verbally committed to Virginia, here’s hoping the Cavalier coaches realize just how fortunate they are.

I – is for Inman, Topsail football Coach Wayne Inman. Back-to-back winning seasons in a tough conference should prove to everyone just how good a coach he is. Here’s our wish for bigger and better things ahead.

J – is for Julia and Jackson, the Sullivan twins.

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wonderful personalities.

Here’s our wish for continued success after high school, both athletically and academically.

K – is for Kaitlyn, Topsail freshman runner Kaitlyn Obremski. This talented athlete won every conference cross-country race, and was top five at the 3A state meet. Here is a wish that success translates over to the track, and she only gets better over the next three years.

L – is for Lilah, Topsail freshman Lilah Johnson, a young lady who has come up from the JV and was thrust into the varsity starting lineup due to injury, and responded admirably. Here’s a wish that the game comes to you more with every outing, and that your skills shine even more moving forward.

M – is for Madden, Topsail Principal Chris Madden. I have seen a steady improvement, not only athletically, but in many other ways. Here’s a wish that he stays around a long time.

N – is for New Year, and our wish that – for all of you – it is a healthy, happy, and prosperous year.

O – Orr, Trask basketball Coach Rodney Orr. It’s tough enough getting one team prepared for a season, but this talented coach has taken on two teams – the boys and the

Topsail’s Blevins is skilled well beyond his years

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When you read the Statistics for Topsail Pirate Freshman grappler Ethan Blevins, you would think he would look to be older than the average first year high school student-athlete.

After all he has a 20-2 record on the mat and has manhandled most of his opponents on his way to that record. Away from the mat he looks like the typical ninth grade student.

Looks can be deceiving.

Mr. Blevins wrestles in the very tough Mid-Eastern 4A-3A Conference along with the likes of Laney and Ashley. He does not show fear and is a very confident young man.

Blevins has wrestled since the age of four. He has worked hard on his craft and it has paid off.

With just three weeks of the regular season left, look for Ethan Blevins to earn a conference title and much more.

girls – so here is our wish your successes of the past now become two-fold.

P – is for Pender football. The Patriots have fallen on some lean years, and here is our wish that the new coach can get the talented athletes out on the field and working toward a total reincarnation.

Q – is for Quarterback, the leader of any football program. Here’s our wish that Coach Inman can find a replacement for Cody Wallis, and the coaches at Trask and Pender can develop the type of leader they need to be successful.

R – is for Raynor, Nick Raynor, the Topsail baseball coach. The Pirates lost a ton of talent, so here’s a wish that Raynor can find that balance of pitching, hitting, and defense that will get the Pirates back to the state-championship status of 2014.

S – is for Soccer, both the girls’ and boys’ programs at Topsail. Highly-successful Coach Stan Allen is not returning and here is our wish the administrators can find someone nearly as good as Coach Allen to lead the programs.

T – Titan football Coach Brendon Proctor, that he can get those Titan athletes meshing as one to make the Titan program competitive again.

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Humility is something that often times has to be learned through actual life experiences. I myself have learned lessons of humility many times in my life. Apparently, I was very hardheaded in my youth because I had to learn some lessons over and over.

As you grow older, your own body will teach you lessons of humility.

Your mind will tell you that you can do certain things, but your body will remind you that you can’t. I have been learning these lessons quite a bit lately.

In the world of sports, there are many lessons of humility to learn as an older gentleman. I love to shoot basketball. I used to be pretty darned good at it. Guess what? Not so much anymore. I have played a few times with my grandson and have found it to be tough going. I won’t quit, though.

The ultimate sport of humiliation is golf.

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Roundup Continued from page 10A none in the third quarter.

A basket by Johnson (five points) capped a 10-4 Topsail run and gave the Lady Pirates a 24-23 lead with 4:30 left in the first half.

After two lead changes, a basket by Sullivan (11 points, six rebounds) gave Topsail a 28-27 lead with 3:02 remaining – a lead they would never relinquish.

A 12-6 third quarter took Topsail’s 33-32 halftime advantage out to a 45-38 lead with eight minutes to go. The fourth quarter became a two-girl scoring show with Kross and Hartgrove (14 points, six rebounds, four steals, block) accounting for all 16 of Topsail’s fourth-quarter points. Shelby Parker added seven points, seven rebounds and three steals.

“We knew we had to get

Fullwood is a model studentathlete at Pender

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The phrase studentathlete is often bantered around like it is the catch phrase of all athletes at the high school level. Often times that is not the case. However, in the case of junior Patriot varsity basketball player Joseph Fullwood, there is no doubt that he fits that moniker.

Mr. Fullwood has made his mark on the basketball courts of the area as well as in the classroom. He has improved immensely on the hardwood, earning more and more playing time in the process. His game has evolved over the last two years and he is now a permanent fixture in Pender Head Coach Rayford Hankins rotation.

In the classroom, JoJo is at or near the top of his class. He is a very intelligent and thoughtful young man with an extremely bright future both on and off the hardwood.

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

ing to the driving range again. After all these years I found that I was, well I was terrible just like I was when I quit. So I have began to work on my swing. I got a couple of tips from a gentleman at the driving range that has helped me. I can now hit the ball straight, something I could not do before. There is just one problem. Somewhere in that 30 years I have lost 100 yards of distance.

Now I know I am not as strong as I was 30 years ago, but 100 yards is hard to stomach.

I bet I have hit 10 buckets of balls in the last six weeks and I still have not found that football field that I am missing.

The last time I went was last Saturday. I actually found 40 to 50 yards of distance. However, unless I am playing a par 3 I had better brush up on my 5 wood and irons or it will be a long day.

2020 is going to be the year that I finally learn how to play the game of golf. After 30 years away from the game it will be a long haul. There will be lost of lessons of humility in my future. I realize that. However, I am ready to go. I wonder just how far I can throw my driver these days?

into it because we wanted to win the championship on Monday,” Kross said.

“We knew we had to step it up and do our jobs. We made some adjustments, both defensively and offensively, and we used some pick-and-roll plays that left me open for some easy shots, and my teammates did a good job of getting me the ball. If they don’t work we can always find a way to work around it and we were able to do that when we needed to.”

The Lady Pirates opened play in the tournament on Friday with a resounding 58-35 win over Richlands in a game where they led from start-to-finish.

An early 7-0 spurt put the Topsail girls in charge, and a smothering full-court press that created seven first-period turnovers –and 31 in the game – kept

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Review

Continued from page 2A moving all of the systems from the basement to the first floor.

County completes Florence Action Report Pender County Emergency Management released its Hurricane Florence After Action Report. The report, which required the work of more than 70 participants and six committees, outlines strengths and actions for improvement.

“Hurricane Florence is our new benchmark in first response,” said Randell Woodruff, Pender County manager. “The After Action Report details the steps we need to take as a county to improve as the nature of our storms change.”

August County manager to leave Pender County Manager Randall Woodruff will move to Brunswick County as manager.

Woodruff will be leaving Pender County in October.

Woodruff came to Pender as manager in January 2015 following the resignation of former manager Mickey Duvall. Woodruff says he wasn’t looking to leave, but with the retirement of Brunswick County Manager Ann Hardy, the opportunity presented itself.

“With her retirement, it made the position open to me and I thought I would look into it,”Woodruff said.

“Brunswick has a lot of similarities with Pender – both are fast-growing coastal counties. This will be the fourth coastal county I’ve worked in.”

Groups honored for hurricane help Churches and religious groups were honored by Pender County Commissioners at Monday’s board meeting for their work during Hurricane Florence.

The recognition, requested

by Commissioner Fred McCoy, honored a number of churches who worked in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. These churches and groups helped in many different ways from being distribution centers for supplies to helping with the demolition and rebuild of homes damaged or destroyed by the story. Many of these organizations are still involved with the ongoing day-to-day recovery works and will be for some time.

New elections director Pender County hired Susan R. Williams as the new election director.

“Mrs. Williams is responsible to ensure every eligible voter in Pender County gets to exercise their right to participate

Wishes Continued from page 11A U – is for underrated, for that underrated and taken-for-granted group of athletes known as cheerleaders. Once just cute

Lady Pirates Continued from page 11A the Lady Wildcats from mounting any sort of rally.

Richlands did get to within 9-7 with 3:50 remaining in the first quarter, but a 10-4 run, fueled by four points

Performers

Continued from page 11A Although the Pender boys and girls did not play over the holidays, senior Jujuan Carr continued to draw praise and attention from the college scouts and rightfully so. The point guard is averaging 28 points, seven rebounds and seven assists so far this season.

This weeks top performer is Will Berry. He had a double-double against WCA and led the team to the tournament title with 17 points.

in our local, state, and federal elections,” said Randell Woodruff, Pender County manager.

Woodruff said Williams brings many years of experience to the Pender County Director of Elections office.

Tourism spending increases Governor Roy Cooper announced today that domestic visitors to and within Pender County spent more than $101.71 million in 2018, an increase of 4.8 percent from 2017. The data comes from an annual study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.

“This is welcomed news to Pender County Tourism,” said Tammy Proctor, Pender County Tourism Director.

“We have experienced consistent and steady growth – a trend that impacts our local economy in a positive manner.”

Tropics heat up After a relatively quiet period of tropical activity, several systems have formed as the peak of the hurricane season approaches. A tropical depression formed off the coast of North Carolina this week, but the system did little to the Pender County coast, besides increasing wave action and rip current risks.

But following the destruction created by Hurricane Florence last September, Pender County residents are understandably unsettled at the mention of any possible tropical activity. The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is the first week of September.

Forecasters updated their earlier season prediction to say this year could be a back-loaded season, with more storms later in September and October.

September FEMA flood money The State of North Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $4.1 million to eliminate flood risks at certain repetitively damaged properties in Pender County following Hurricane Florence.

“Pender County is pleased to be able to assist our citizens through this long-term recovery process and looks forward to additional opportunities,” said Kyle Breuer, Planning and Community Development director. “These mitigation actions will help us meet our goal of becoming more resilient from future storm events.”

The funds will acquire 25 residential structures in Pender County to convert them to open spaces and conserve natural floodplain functions.

Hurricane Dorian skirts coast

Hurricane Dorian made a close pass by Pender County Sept. 4-5, leaving little damage and Pender residents breathing a sigh of relief.

After the extensive damage from Hurricane Florence one year ago, Pender Emergency Management was ready for the worst.

“We fared very well. We are looking at the numbers to meet the threshold for FEMA assistance. I believe we will meet that,” said Pender EM Director Tom Collins.

The FEMA reimbursement would cover expenses incurred by the county and municipalities during the storm, such as operating expenses for the Emergency Operations Center and other costs involved with the storm. Since Dorian produced little in the way of storm debris, Collins says the county won’t be involved in debris pickup after this storm.

Public hearings on flood ordinance Pender County Commissioners will hold a public hearing Oct. 21 on the state-backed flood damage prevention ordinance. Delays in the adoption of the ordinance have be caused by 26 appeals from Pender County landowners to specific provisions of the ordinance that are reviewed individually by the state.

Commissioners are expected to adopt the ordinance in October for a December implementation.

“The 47 flood panels in the map deal with western Pender County. After the public hearing the maps will become effective,” Pender County Planning Director Kyle Breuer told Commissioners at the board’s Monday meeting.

Flu shots With several confirmed cases of influenza in Pender County, the question of flu vaccines is on the forefront.

Flu shots are available now, with the Pender County Health Department planning its flu vaccine clinics in October. But is it a bit early for a flu shot?

“The problem is, the earlier you get the vaccine, the likelihood of it not being effective during the highest flu months,” said Pender County Health Department Director Carolyn Moser.

Moser says it takes several weeks after receiving the vaccine for it to reach its full effectiveness. JanuaryMarch are the peak months of the flu season. Receiving a vaccine early creates the possibility of a weakening effectiveness during the height of the season.

October UDO meetings With the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance in its final stages, residents and stakeholders

in the Hampstead community met last week to review and discuss the document.

Pender County Commissioner David Williams, who represents Hampstead, expressed concern over the document being too restrictive.

“The primary issue I am hearing is the UDO severely restricts development by not allowing any development in the floodplains and other designated protection zones,” Williams said. “There is also concern about UDO requirements that seem to go way beyond or even conflict with some state and federal regulations and provisions that allow too much interpretation.”

Maple Hill shooting The Pender County Sheriff ’s Office responded Oct. 5 to a report of shots fired In the 7000 block of N.C. Hwy. 50 South in Maple Hill at 11:08 p.m. Shortly after the call was received, two subjects with non-life threatening gunshot wounds arrived at Pender EMS Station 13 in Maple Hill. It was later determined that the shootings occurred at an establishment located at 7255 N.C. Hwy. 50 South.

The shooting victims were taken by ambulance to New Hanover Regional Medical center for treatment.

Ghost Walk returns to Burgaw There were some strange things afoot in Burgaw last weekend.

Ghosts and goblins, pirates and werewolves haunted Burgaw as Ghost Walk: Ghosts of Pender’s Past returned for a third year.

“This year we had ghosts haunting the train depot, a Scottish kelpie lured young men to their deaths, a tour guide from Poplar Grove Plantation shared paranormal experiences, and the ghosts from Camp Davis searched for a long-lost friend on Topsail Island,” said Stephanie Key, Ghost Walk Art Director. “The ghosts of Mattie Bloodworth and Burgaw Telephone Operator Mrs. Waddell appeared too.”

Pender Health Department honored T h e Pe n d e r C o u n t y Health Department has been named the NC Public Health Association’s Best Large Health Department in North Carolina. This award is given to a health department in counties of 60,000 or more population.

Pender County Health Director Carolyn Moser credited the work of the Health Department staff and support from the Pender County Commissioners for making the award possible.

Tax bills coming

Pender County property owners can expect to see their property tax bills in the mail sometime next week. Several factors combined to make this year’s tax season particularly difficult. The mandatory revaluation coupled with the extensive damage caused

by Hurricane Florence have made the process a challenge for the county tax office.

“In the best of circumstances, the general appraisal of all a county’s real property is a monumental task,” said Pound. “However, we have endured multiple setbacks beyond our control resulting in multiple delays in the completion of the 2019 general reappraisal.

Consequently, the delivery of the 2019 tax bills has been delayed as well.”

November FEMA buyout Pender County Commissioners approved a grant agreement and budget of $4.1 million to acquire 25 residential structures as part of the Expedited Acquision Program of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The funds, which are 75 percent federal and 25 percent state, will be managed by Pender County.

The goal of the Expedited Acquisition Program is to remove vulnerable structures from the Special Flood Hazard Area so the property can be restored to its natural floodplain functions. These structures were considered substantially damaged and are located within 100-year floodplain.

Burgaw wastewater expansion Burgaw is considering a wastewater infrastructure expansion that would allow up to 450 new homes in the town.

The expansion would cover land east of U.S. 117, south of N.C. 53, and north of S. Walker Street. The area includes part of what was once the Buccaneer Country Club golf course.

The town has water capacity, but wastewater infrastructure is needed with a regional pump station for the area to allow development.

The proposed project would cost an estimated $1.8 million. Town commissioners are considering a proposal that would either complete the project all at once, or in two phases.

County Hampstead well project After a summer of drought and water shortages in the Hampstead area, Pender County Commissioners approved a proposed project to construct three high capacity water supply wells in the Hampstead area. The BOC gave a nod to the project at their meeting Monday. The wells

will serve as a stopgap to the increasing demand for water in Hampstead while Commissioners seek long-term solutions to the problem.

Utilities Director Kenneth Keel told the Board the schedule is to have two wells operational by Memorial Day 2020 and a third well working by July 4 2020.

The $1.6 million project will be paid for through utilities fund balance in the enterprise fund.

December Public hearing on flood maps T h e Pe n d e r C o u n t y Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Flood Insurance Rate Map panels at the Dec. 2 board meeting.

The hearing was moved from the Nov. 18 meeting.

Pender County Planning Department is requesting the approval of an update to the Pender County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.

School threat arrests T h e Pe n d e r C o u n t y Sheriff ’s Office was notified Nov. 25 of a social media post referencing a potential shooting at Burgaw Middle School Nov. 26. Upon notification of the posting an investigation was launched. As a result of that investigation, at 4:48 a.m. Nov. 26, two search warrants were executed at two mobile homes located on Tasha Lane in Burgaw.

During the search warrant service, two BB pistols that resembled real firearms were located.

Flood rate panels approved Pender County Commissioners adopted 47 revised Flood Insurance Rate Panels in correspondence to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panels that were issued to Pender County in August 2014 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The action took place at the Board’s Dec. 2 meeting. All FIRM panels under consideration are located in western Pender County in the Black River basin. Along with the Flood Insurance Rate Panels, corresponding language will be added to reflect the effective date of Dec. 6, 2019 for the enforcement of the Flood Insurance Rate Panels.

Surf City sand projects With dump trucks rolling along the Surf City beach, new sand continues to reinforce the dune line, the town has several other beach projects ready to roll.

Surf City Mayor Doug Medlin says sand will continue to be hauled and pushed to rebuild the dunes, but two other projects – a dredging projects and a full beach renourishment – are waiting to begin.

girls chanting encouraging words, the new-age c h e e rl e a d e r t u m b l e s , jumps, and flies all over the place in a for m of entertainment that often defies logic.

V – is for victory, something everyone strives to achieve. Let’s renew our

realization that it takes a combination of coaching, parenting, and athleticism coming together to achieve those victories.

W – for Watson, for Watson Orr. It’s tough enough pleasing a coach and performing up to their expectations, it’s even tougher

when that coach is your father. Watson has managed to do that, and more, at Trask.

X – is for xenodochial, which defined means, “Friendly to Strangers.”

The people on the other side of a playing surface are foes, not enemies. Let’s

use that word, “sportsmanship,” a little more.

Y – is youth, the younger ones who are just developing their skills. Good kids come from good parenting, and successful people come from positive reinforcement and teachings. Let’s do a better job

in those areas.

Z – is for Trask sophomore Zach Gorski and f r e s h m a n Z yo n M i l l s.

Here’s a wish their athletic skills continue to improve, and they can become part of the foundation for success for Trask football.

from Kross (10 points, four rebounds) put a stop to that rally.

Topsail continued to harass the Lady Wildcat ball-handlers and the results were an additional 10 turnovers in the second quarter as the Lady Pirate defense limited Richlands to six secondperiod points.

The Lady Pirates didn’t

exactly tickle the twine in that second eight-minute stretch, going 2-for-15 (13.3%) from the field and coming up short on 7-of-11 free-throw attempts, with Hartgrove (13 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, four steals) getting both of Topsail’s field goals and scoring five of their eight second-period points in es-

tablishing a 27-17 halftime advantage.

The Lady Pirates came out with a renewed mindset in the third quarter and, behind six points from Destiny Idol (seven points) and five from Hartgrove, hustled their way to a dominant 20-5 effort that resulted in a 47-22 lead after

three quarters, virtually put the game out of reach.

Sullivan had nine points, eight rebounds, and three steals.

That allowed Kapiko to play the entire 13-player bench with 10 of the 13 girls hitting the scoring column. Sullivan finished with nine points and eight

rebounds, and Samantha Mulvey added six points.

The Lady Pirates return home and open conference play against South Brunswick. Tuesday they head to conference power Ashley, and Friday they get their rematch with the Lady Trojans in Shallotte.

Hope’s Cooking Corner AR

By Hope Cusick

Contributing Writer

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CATS MAY BE VIEWED AS A POTENTIAL FOOD SOURCE Safety tips for pet owners s.EVER LEAVE PETS OUT SIDE AND UNATTENDED s+EEP YOUR DOG ON A FOOT LEASH 4HIS LENGTH IS LONG ENOUGH TO LET YOUR DOG HAVE SOME FREEDOM BUT NOT SO LONG THAT YOU CAN T EASILY CONTROL IT SHOULD THE NEED ARISE s!VOID WALKING YOUR DOG IN AREAS KNOWN TO HAVE COYOTE ACTIVITY ESPECIALLY DURING BREEDING AND PUP REARING SEASON &EBRUARY -AY s"E ALERT WHEN WALKING YOUR DOG NEAR SUNRISE AND SUNSET 4HIS IS THE TIME OF DAY WHEN COYOTES ARE MOST ACTIVE s3TICK TO TRAILS AND OPEN PATHS AND AVOID AREAS WITH THICK BRUSH 3TAYING ON THE TRAIL IN OPEN AREAS GIVES YOU PLENTY OF TIME TO SPOT AND REACT TO A COYOTE

PACKET PICK-UP Fri., Jan. 31 4 PM – 7 PM

FEB 1, 2020 PIRATE PRIDE 5K and 1 MILE FUN RUN The Topsail Athletic Booster Club is dedicated to promoting school spirit by bringing our athletes and community together on a unique, fun course featuring a variety of terrain including our newly finished track, grass paths, and pavement.

Race Location: Topsail High School 245 N. St. Johns Church Rd, Hampstead Register at www.its-go-time.com Timed by GO TIME AWARDS: • 5K Top 3 Overall and Top 3 in Age Groups, Male and Female • Topsail Sports Team with Highest Percentage of Participation • Pirate Pride – Team that Demonstrates the Most School Spirit

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