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BOC tackles Hampstead water woes

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By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

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The west side of the Pender County Courthouse is wrapped to allow heating of the space to help cure mortar applied to the building and provide a heated space for workers.

Pender officials navigate money maze to repair Courthouse Pender County Commissioners set a budget of $6.535 million for inside repairs on the Courthouse at Monday’s BOC meeting.

The funds have not been spent – it is a budget.

Working to repair the hurricane-damaged Pender County Courthouse requires a lot of patience – along with skill to navigate the maze of insurance and FEMA funding. The task of finding the way

Budget approved for interior repairs

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through the maze largely falls on the shoulders of Facilities Director Allen Vann and County Manager Chad McEwen.

While work has begun on outside repairs to the building, the inside is another story. The insurance company denied claims on the outside damage, saying it was caused by differed maintenance, so FEMA will largely pick up the tab.

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repairs will be funded by a combination of insurance and FEMA money – and who pays what and how much it will ultimately cost county taxpayers is just about anyone guess.

Vann says county officials will meet with FEMA representatives Friday to review a recent inspection of the Courthouse by FEMA. “We have continued to apply for various funding

Williams says Pender interests represented in NHRMC talks

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County Commissioner David Williams represents the county on the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Partnership Advisory Group (PAG). The PAG has approved a set of goals and

objectives that will serve as the basis for exploring whether a strategic partner could help NHRMC advance healthcare and wellness in the region.

At their meeting Dec. 19 the g roup also went through the questions in the Request for Proposals (RFP) and expressed a

desire to hear from area residents. “It has been mentioned in the meetings that another facility in Scotts Hill is on the drawing board and the long-term replacement of Pender Memorial Hospital’s facility has been

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sources for the interior work on the Courthouse.

FEMA did a final inspection December fourth and fifth. We are meeting at the Courthouse Friday with FEMA to review everything to ensure their cost estimates are accurate,�

Vann said. “We are also pursuing a Golden Leaf grant and that paperwork was finalized Friday last

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With emergency wells to provide eastern Pender County with additional water under construction, Pender County Commissioners heard proposals for a long-term solution to the Hampstead area’s water woes at Monday’s meeting.

Officials from the CDM Smith engineering firm presented proposals for providing eastern Pender County with water sufficient for projected population growth through 2040.

The phased plan includes construction of a new 5 mgd reverse osmosis water treatment plant on the east side of Pender, with an initial capacity of 3 mgd.

Along with the plant, construction of the necessary transmission lines and water tanks is included in the plan. CDM Smith engineers also recommended increasing the existing Pender County surface water treatment plant on U.S. 421 to its full capacity from the current 3 mgd to 6 mgd. The new water plant

will be fed by up to 15 new deep groundwater wells Two new water tanks are proposed – a new Rocky Point tank and a tank in the Scotts Hill Community.

If commissioners pull the trigger on the plan within the next several months, the new water treatment plant could be online by 2025, with the emergency wells providing extra water to the Hampstead area until the plant is operational.

The cost of the plan over the next five years is $71.1 million, with the total cost at 20 years projected at $122.6 million.

Commissioners will look at the proposal in detail during the board’s annual budget and planning meetings scheduled for March 5-6.

Engineers say the plan would feature two interconnected, but separate water systems. The additional water plant would improve reliability and redundancy of the Pender County Utility waters system and allow the ability to feed the system with one water source out of service.

Engineers looked at several possible solutions to easter n Pender’s water problems, including larger transmission lines from the existing water treatment

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Harrell’s Department Store holds raffle to help Safe Haven of Pender

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Harrell’s Department Store held a 50/50 raffle just before Christmas. The raffle served as a fundraiser for Safe Haven of Pender, which provides shelter and services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Pender County.

The winner of the drawing, Andrea Hansley, was surprised to get a phone call from store owner Vernon Harrell to let her know she had won $500. Burgaw Police Chief Jim Hock attended the event, along with Vernon Harrell and a Safe Haven representative.

A check for the proceeds was presented to Safe Haven of Pender. .

Vernon Harrell and Harrell’s Department Store have sponsored numerous fundraisers throughout the years. He said that the idea stemmed from being involved in Pender

High School Band Boosters. That’s when he learned that nonprofits can run 50/50 raffles. The number of raffles allowed is limited and there are other legal restrictions, but it was a perfect way to raise money for the band.

Harrell decided to apply the same concept to raising money to help others in the community. In boosters, they were able to do a 50/50 raffle at the football game and make $200 to $300 per raffle. That is why they decided to start with their first 50/50 raffle at the store. They found that if they guaranteed a minimum prize, then it would get people excited. “That’s why we guaranteed a minimum prize of $500 with this raffle,� began Harrell. “We’re very excited that we raised the money that we did for Safe Haven, to help make the lives of the people that need the services better.

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Dec. 29-Jan. 4 Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 195 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 34 Sloop Point Station 14 24 Hampstead Station 16 29 Surf City Station 23 19 Top. Beach Station 4 5 Union Station 5 24 Rocky Point Station 7 31 Atkinson Station 9 16 Maple Hill Station 13 8 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 Station 29 5 Type of Calls Cancelled: 25 Refusals: 57 Stand by: 1 Transported: 94 Treated/released: 18 Fire Department Reports Total calls: 47 Calls per Station Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 8 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 0 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 12 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 13 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 3 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 9 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 2 EMS St. 4 Top. Beach 0 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 5 Motor Vehicle Crash 8 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 30 Cancelled 4 Ocean Rescue 0

to fix appliances, I have a long-standing relationship with the shelter and I’m very happy to be able to do it. I have led a blessed life and I know that things have been given to me that some people just don’t get in their lives. A lot of that is love. I can’t give them love, but I can at least help them get to a position where they can take care of themselves.�

Harrell said that the history of the business and the history of the films that have been filmed at the store are the two big draws for people to visit Harrell’s Department Store. It still amazes him when people come in because they want to see the location of the movie, “I Know What You $ID ,AST 3UMMER v 4HEY have had visitors from a huge variety of places, including Canada, Italy, 'ERMANY AND ALL OVER THE

US. A total of seven or eight films have been filmed at the store. “In the town of Burgaw, we have personality galore. That’s one of the things people say when they come to town, that it has such charm. We have THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE AND businesses in the historic district. We are blessed as a business to have the support for our community for MORE THAN YEARS v SAID Harrell.

The store has recently been renovated, a process that Harrell said was difficult for him but necessary.

While they had kept basically the same layout for more than 50 years, Harrell said it was time for some changes. Harrell’s DepartMENT 3TORE IS LOCATED AT S. Wright St. in Burgaw.

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Hampstead, Rocky Point Convenience Centers to accept Christmas trees Pender County residents may dispose of their Christmas trees at the Rocky Point and Hampstead Convenience Centers for three weeks following Christmas.

Convenience sites will accept Christmas trees THROUGH *AN Christmas lights and ornaments should be removed from the trees prior to disposal.

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nience Center is located at .# (WY 4HE CENTER IS OPEN -ONDAYS 4UESdays, Thursdays, Fridays AND 3ATURDAYS A M UNTIL P M 4HE SITE IS CLOSED Sundays and Wednesdays.

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'ROUP APPROVES THE 2&0 IT will be sent to any organization that has asked for it, AS IS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW The Partnership Advisory 'ROUP WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO choose organizations to REACH OUT TO AND INQUIRE whether they would like to receive the RFP. At least five organizations must receive the RFP, per state statute. The RFP will also be shared on the nhrmcfuture.org website. Once shared, organizations will HAVE DAYS TO RESPOND While the RFP is out, !DVISORY 'ROUP MEMBERS will devote time to examINING OPTIONS FOR .(2-# CONTINUING STATUS QUO OR completing an inter nal corporate restructuring and remaining a standalone county-owned public hospital.

The approved goals and objectives as well as the draft RFP are available on the www.nhrmcfuture. org website. These documents are listed with the $EC MEETING -EMBERS of the community can review them and email members of the PartnerS H I P ! DV I S O R Y ' R O U P with feedback using the email 0!'COMMENTS NHcgov.com.

Continued from page 1A discussed,� Williams said. h.EW (ANOVER 2EGIONAL -EDICAL #ENTER IS STILL moving forward with its long-term capital improvement plans. �

4HE COMMITTEE OF area citizens has been given the responsibility of exploring options for .(2-# THAT COULD INCLUDE a restructuring and/or a range of partnership modELS TO HELP .(2-# MEET the needs of the area’s rapidly growing population and adapt to changes in the healthcare industry. h) THINK .EW (ANOVER 2EGIONAL -EDICAL #ENTER and the members of the 0!' UNDERSTAND THIS IS about the region and are treating Pender County very fairly,� Williams said. “Hopefully the RFP will hit the street this month and THAT IS WHEN THE 0!' WILL look at all the options.� “There are a lot of different perspectives in the group – doctors, community leaders, trustees.

All of us have looked at things that we may not have thought of before,� said Williams.

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speeding, simple assault. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. s4ANYE *ACKSON /2 6AN %DEN 2OAD 7ILLARD 3IMPLE ASSAULT TWO COUNTS DAMAGE TO PERSONAL property. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. s/WEN -YLES th St. Surf City. Speeding.

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Opinion Thursday, January 9, 2020, Page 3A

Jefferson Weaver

Every day is a “baaad” day Carolyn Justice

The way I see it Just so you know who I am – I was born in Wilmington, where my Mother’s family lived and raised in Jacksonville, where my Fathers family is from. When I was a teenager my family moved to northern Virginia. My family moved back south in 1977 and settled in Hampstead, because it’s halfway between Wilmington and J-Ville.

It is déjà vu that I have been asked to write a monthly article for this news paper. You see, years ago, (in the 80s) I started a newspaper in eastern Pender, called The Sounds of Pender East. It was later sold to a group that renamed it The Topsail Voice. That paper was then bought out in 2012 by The Pender Post which is now the Pender Topsail Post and Voice.

Since those days, I busied myself by serving as a Pender County Commissioner for nine years, and your state representative for 10. (I’m a term limits kind of gal). After a twoyear stint as Vice Chair of the North Carolina Republican Party, I found myself, out of politics, but not out of my interest in the subject. Since then, I have been involved as a political consultant working on campaigns from county commissioners to statewide Court of Appeals and everything in between.

I have been blessed to own my own property management business in Hampstead for 35 years, at the same time I was serving in public office. As you can see, I am knowledgeable on many subjects, but am truthfully expert on none. What I have become expert at, is listing to all sides of a story and that all that glitters, is not gold.

When I was first elected to the General Assembly in 2002, I received a letter of congratulations from a nice couple from Penderlea. They asked me to please remember them and their family, whenever I voted on legislation. I put that letter under the glass top on my desk on, the Floor of the House and looked at it often whenever I was required to vote. It kept me grounded and focused on what was important.

I think that’s what I would like to write about, things that affect each of us in our daily lives that are often controlled by those we elect. I’ll add in some humorous stories about the people and events that have affected me on my journey and share some inside stories about how government really operates.

Next month, in addition to talking about current issues, I’ll tell you about the time we told the hunters that Pender County was considering a leash law and about the time I had to tell a Rocky Point lady that we couldn’t remove the dear crossing sign from in front of her house, just because she thought too many dear were being killed there.

I have always had a particular affection for goats.

They are one of the more practical small farm animals, since they want to do nothing more than eat underbrush and make more baby goats, which will in turn do the same. Unlike sheep, they can defend themselves, and unlike hogs, they don’t reduce the world to a World War I-quality landscape. Goats produce milk that can provide a number of products, and in a pinch, if you are heartless, they are tasty.

All in all, goats are pretty cool.

I say this because Miss Rhonda and I are now card-carrying – or shall I say, kid-carrying – members of the Goat Mafia.

Unlike the more familiar mafia, however, members of the Goat Mafia have no code of silence. Indeed, one might think we talk too much about our goats.

After her really bad goat experience with the infamous Baa-Baa Jack, my bride had foresworn ever again having a goat.

Indeed, she had threatened to feed me to a hog if I ever brought home another goat. Considering that her hometown was the location of a trial featuring a woman who had done just that to her husband, I listened.

We managed to have another pair of goats for a while, but Teddy and Rainbow were too competitive, and ended up going to live on separate farms, with other, more compatible goats. We were a goat-free household, enjoying them in principle but not on the porch.

Jefferson Weaver Then came the social media call for help from a friend.

In retrospect, I am actually surprised it took as long as it did (maybe three hours?) for the word to get to me. Albeit, in this case, I contacted Ray and Dawn, but I’m fairly sure there is a website somewhere that I don’t know about that searches the Internet for posts about orphaned animals and shares my telephone number. Seriously.

I have discovered random buckets of baby possums left on my desk, with little clue as to where they came from.

Never mind the dogs, cats, owls, vultures, rabbits, squirrels, and other beasts folks call us about.

People who know people who know people have called me at midnight wanting me to drive three hours to rescue a squirrel they saved from their cat.

A lady once called me about a pair of pigs running at large in her community, and the directions began with “Go past the crack house, but don’t slow down…”

I am not making this up.

Anyway, Dawn and Ray have goats. A lot of

goats. As sometimes happens, one of their momgoats rejected a nearly newborn kid, and they needed someone to bottle raise a critter. I dutifully contacted my bride, since she does all the work.

Considering her previous poor experience with Baa-Baa Jack, I figures she would say no, possibly followed with a few G-rated modifiers for emphasis.

Instead, I had a shopping list within about 30 seconds.

So we brought Bucky home. He will be five weeks home as some of you read these words.

With his floppy ears, permanent smile and plaintive cries, Bucky is a hit wherever he goes.

He quickly became a well-traveled goat, due to his feeding schedule. He has attended church and Sunday school, a couple of Christmas parties, a dinner in Wilmington, and Christmas with the in-laws. He went to Christmas with the family.

Bucky is like all goats, in that he is similar to an intelligent, inquisitive, easily bored three-yearold with four very hard feet and a penchant for destruction. The books say that every goat needs a goat, so back we went to Ray and Dawn’s to adopt Sally, a little angel of a doe. Like Bucky, she smiles, but her ears stand straight up. She’s also less than half Bucky’s size, although they’re close to the same age.

I defy anyone to remain in a bad mood after five minutes around baby goats. It’s just not possible.

Could you have COPD? Dear Savvy Senior, I have struggled with some shortness of breath for the past five years or so. I just thought I was getting older and out of shape, but a friend recently mentioned I may have COPD. What can you tell me about this?

Breathless Bob Dear Bob, COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a serious lung disease that, over time, makes it hard to breathe.

What’s more, an estimated 24 million people have COPD today, but about half of them don’t know it.

Many people mistake shortness of breath as a normal part of aging, or a result of being out of shape, but that’s not necessarily the case. COPD – a term used to describe a variety of lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis – develops slowly, so symptoms may not be obvious until damage has occurred.

Common symptoms include: an ongoing cough or a cough that produces a lot of mucus; shortness of breath, especially during physical activity; wheezing; and chest tightness.

Those most at risk are smokers or former smokers over age 40, and people who have had long-term exposure to other lung irritants like secondhand smoke, air pollution, chemical fumes and dust.

There is also a rare ge-

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If you’re experiencing any of the aforementioned symptoms, you need to get tested by your doctor. A simple breathing test called spirometry can tell if you have COPD, and if so, how severe it is.

Early screening can also identify COPD before major loss of lung function occurs.

If you do indeed have COPD, you need to know that while there’s no cure, there are things you can do to help manage symptoms and protect your lungs from further damage, including: sQuit smoking: If you smoke, the best thing you can do to prevent more damage to your lungs is to quit. To get help, the National Cancer Institute offers a number of smoking cessation resources at smokefree.gov or call 1-800QUIT-NOW. Or ask your doctor about prescription antismoking drugs that can help reduce your nicotine craving. sAvoid air pollutants: Stay away from things that could irritate your lungs like dust, allergens and strong fumes. Also,

to help improve your air quality at home, remove dust-collecting clutter and keep carpets clean; run the exhaust fan when using smelly cleaning products, bug sprays or paint; ban smoking indoors; and keep windows closed when outdoor air pollution is high (see airnow.gov for daily air-quality reports). sGuard against flu: The flu can cause serious problems for people who have COPD, so get a flu shot every fall and wash and sanitize your hands frequently to avoid getting sick. Also ask your doctor about getting the pneumococcal immunizations for protection against pneumonia. s T a ke p r e s c r i b e d medications: Bronchodilators (taken with an inhaler) are commonly used for COPD. They help relax the airway muscles to make breathing easier.

Depending on how severe your condition, you may need a short-acting version only for when symptoms occur, or a longacting prescription for daily use. Inhaled steroids may also help reduce inflammation and mucus and prevent flare-ups.

For more information, visit the COPD Foundation at copdfoundation.org or call the COPD information line at 866-316-2673.

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Being the smallest and youngest critter in the household, Sally has a natural urge to butt (or at least push) other animals, to show that while she’s little, she has street credentials. The only problem with this strategy is that all her reputation as a tough girl goes out the window when she butts a cat, who not only doesn’t move, but knocks her sideways.

Cats don’t play.

Goats are difficult to housetrain, but it can be done. We make lots of trips outside throughout the day and evening, with excited exhortations to do what is necessary. I’m reasonably sure human

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My 2020 vision for the coming year Barring some unforeseen economic happening or weather-related event, politics will be North Carolina’s number one story in 2020.

It starts early, as lawmakers return to Raleigh January 14th in hopes of finally resolving the months-long budget standoff. North Carolinians are weary from the partisan political wrangling between the governor and legislature, understanding it has held up pay raises, Medicaid reforms and all manner of other appropriations.

Let’s hope it is resolved

parents have the same enthusiasm whilst house training, err, potty training, their two-legged kids.

One learns quickly, however, that trips outside require strict supervision.

Sally has attached herself to Walter the Wonder Dog; Walter is not amused by Sally’s hero worship. His desire for some alone time led to a near-debacle the other afternoon.

Sally and Bucky were playing chicken with the geese. Since geese have the enthusiasm of a drunken Viking berserker when it comes Continued on page 4A before the Mar. 3 primary elections. Candidate filing deadlines expired just before Christmas, so get ready for a barrage of TV and direct mail ads from presidential hopefuls very soon. State candidates will find it difficult to get much attention.

2020 election outcomes depend on two factors: Trump and who shows up to vote. Trump won North Carolina in 2016 by 3.6 percentage points, due to tepid support for Hillary. four percent voted for third party candidates.

Trump must win here to return to the While House, but this election takes on even more significance.

If Trump wins, his second term outcomes will be dependent on Republicans holding the US Senate.

First-term Senator Thom Tillis is vulnerable and is fervently clinging to Trump’s coattails. Count on the national Democratic Party building a pipeline to funnel money into our state to win one or both contests.

It doesn’t help Democrats that they have so many candidates contesting the presidential nomination. The ultimate Continued on page 4A

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Continued from page 3A to a fight, and absolutely no sense of humor or fair play, Bucky got bored and decided to chase a cat.

Walter took advantage of the geese being distracted and trotted toward the swamp.

Sally, however, followed Walter into the woods. In approximately three seconds, she disappeared.

Rhonda and I spent the next half-hour walking up and down the lane, escorted by Bucky, two dogs, three cats, and four guineas. Well, the guineas weren’t escorting us as much as they were following us to make sure we weren’t following them.

You read that right.

Guineas ain’t very smart.

Imagine if you will two humans walking up a tree-lined road going “Baaa! BAAAAA!” followed by Bucky going

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“BaaaaAAA!” and the occasional guinea screeching in panic, listening intently for a plaintive “Baaa?” from a tangle of ash, gallberry and swamp oak. You see, Sally still hasn’t learned her name (or else like Bucky, she ignores it) but she will respond to a bleat. Ergo, we go baaa a lot in our household.

Sally finally bounced out of the woods behind us, looked our way, and bolted for the house. She was waiting, baaa-ing, when we led our retinue back through the gate.

Aside from the occasional piddles and pellets at inopportune times, the constant need for attention, the disgusted cats, and dancing little hooves interrupting a nap on the couch, I have to say: goats may not be the ideal housepet, but overall, they’re an absolute joy to have around.

And that’s not such a baaad thing.

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Lower Cape Fear YMCA seeks to expand three Pender County Programs

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer The YWCA Lower Cape Fear is collaborating with The Trailblazers, a Pender County Exploration and Planning Committee, to expand three existing YWCA programs into Pender County. The programs, What’s Wrong with Different?, Reach Girls Empowerment, and the Grandparent Support Network, were chosen based on identified needs in the county.

The YWCA Lower Cape Fear and The Trailblazers will host a Community Open House to introduce the community to the new programs, the coordinators, and to learn about potential volunteer opportunities. The event is open to the public and will be held Jan. 9 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Burgaw Community House.

Pender Memorial Hospital President Ruth Glaser said that the local women working on this initiative really are trailblazers.

“They are bringing new paths and programs to Pender County that will benefit the involved children, their families, and the community at large,’ said Glaser. “Growing community awareness and support is the next mission-critical step.”

Velva Jenkins, Interim CEO of YWCA Lower Cape Fear, explained that YWCA’s charter was granted in 1914 and in 2000, the name changed to YWCA Lower Cape Fear. More than a century after its inception, she believes the organization is long overdue in serving counties within the Lower Cape Fear.

“I am excited about this opportunity, and it is only the beginning!”began Jenkins. “The YWCA Lower Cape

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Unless millenials, minorities and women turn out in large numbers, it isn’t hard to see a path to a Trump victory again in our state. But how long are his coattails?

The new congressional districts are unlikely to see much turnover, with the exception of the 2nd and the 6th, where incumbent Republicans chose not to run. Analysts are likely correct in predicting our congressional delegation will have 8 Republicans and 5 Democrats.

Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, who has

Fear’s What’s Wrong With Different? is an anti-bullying program that focuses on diversity, culture, ancestry and self-esteem for elementary students. This inclusive program teaches students to understand and appreciate the differences in their communities.”

Jenkins said that the Reach Girls Empowerment Program is designed to provide young women an opportunity to build a support circle, strengthen their leadership skills, and promote resiliency in a safe and nurturing environment. This unique program develops positive peer relationships with a focus on empowerment and improving the well-being of middle school-aged girls.

The Grandparent Support Network is a peer support group for grandparents who are providing fulltime care for their grandchildren. It gives these grandparents access to

spent the last eight years running for governor, is counting heavily on Trump’s coattails. Governor Roy Cooper won in 2016 by a mere 10,200 votes and he is making Medicaid expansion, teacher pay and more money for education major planks in his re-election platform. Again, turnout and Trump will likely determine who wins.

While the governor’s race will be a headliner, the contest for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is worth watching.

It will be expensive and highly partisan, brought about when Governor Cooper appointed Cheri Beasley to be chief over Paul Newby, who had the longest tenure on our highest court. Democrats now have a 6-1 plurality; the margin is more than symbolic since the high court often is the final word on partisan cases.

There are some interesting council of state

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guest speakers, resource connections and much needed respite. At the same time, their grandchildren will have access to mentoring, tutoring and peer connections.

“It has been great to see women from across the county come together to work with the YWCA to plan and begin implementation of these important programs,” said Pender County Director of Tourism and Public Information Officer Tammy Proctor. “Now we need to engage the entire community to ensure full and on-going development of the programs.”

Proctor, who is a Pender County resident, added, “Introducing three programs is an important first step in bringing more YWCA programming to Pender County. “We gathered a group of women in the Burgaw area who know and love this community.

They are passionate about meeting the needs of the region, and we welcome anyone who is interested in bringing YWCA programs to Pender County.”

Services provided by the program support the YWCA Lower Cape Fear’s mission to empower women and eliminate racism. For more information, or to get involved, please contact the YWCA Director of Women’s Health and Empowerment, LaKasha Best, at whe@ywca-lowercapefear.org.

Refreshments will be served at the open house. The Burgaw Community House is located at 102 E. Wilmington Street in Burgaw. Those who plan to attend should RSVP to Tammy Proctor by email at tproctor@pendercountync.gov or by calling (910) 259-1536.

contests but getting voters’ attention will be difficult, a benefit to incumbents. Democrats made big gains in our legislature in 2018 and hope new legislative districts will propel them into majorities in one or both houses.

If Republicans lose control of either, count on the 2021 legislative session to be extremely interesting.

My 20-20 vision says most people will become weary of all the politics and tune out. But these will be the most significant elections we have seen in our lifetime, so

our admonition is to stay informed and, as we like to say on our television show, watch out for the spin.

Tom Campbell is former assistant North Carolina State Treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of NC issues that airs on UNCTV main channel Fridays at 7:3 p.m., Sundays 12:30 p.m. and UNC North Carolina Channel Fridays at 10 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. Contact him at www. ncspin.com.

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Beyond our control

By Dr. Ray W. Mendenhall Contributing Writer If anyone would be first, then he, then she must be last of all; and if anyone would be great that one must be the servant of all.

Jesus in Mark 9:35 In a comment on this text, an anonymous writer said this: The Kingdom of heaven turns traditional values topsy-turvy. The least become greatest, masters become servants, the first shall be last, and children set examples – to live in God’s reign is to welcome surprises. Be open to

change as you believe in the gospel.

The sentiment is nice, but the truth is people aren’t open to change and they don’t welcome surprises. They are in fact resistant to change and don’t want anything remotely resembling a surprise, especially when it comes to religion. They don’t like change and don’t want surprises and they don’t want a God who brings either which probably means they will have some problems with the God of the gospel--the God of Jesus Christ.

I am reminded here of that old classic comedy sketch where a person

tries to gather up something—balls, eggs, bottles, or some such thing and clings to them so other can’t get their hands on them. Too many people, I fear, view their faith in just this way. For them it is a series of beliefs or doctrines to be rounded up, nailed down, sealed in cement, and chained to the floor— heaven forbid any changes and God help us in the event of surprises.

Emmet Kelly , the world famous clown, use to do a popular sketch in which he tried to sweep up the spotlight. The hilarity of it was in the futility of the task. He would saunter out into the center ring with

broom and dustpan in hand and try to sweep the spotlight into as neat little pile—a neat, tight, easily controlled circle of manageable size.

But the spotlight would have none of it. It would not behave. It jumped and expanded and danced about the open space constantly changing to stay large and free. It refused to be limited to some clown’s narrow view of well-ordered spotlights. The light worked to be large and illuminating and unpredictable. So the battle raged on, the clown with his broom sweeping and the spotlight with it light seeping this way and

that avoiding any form of control.

God, I think, is a bit like that spotlight—elusive, unbound, beyond human definition or control. God is there playing around our petty little purposes, large as the universe and as unpredictable as the wind, full of surprises and calling for some changes of His own.

John Calvin, the father of the Presbyterian tradition, once said something to the effect that God is so far beyond human comprehension that we shouldn’t worry ourselves too much with trying to understand Him. Perhaps Calvin is

right, and perhaps Emmet Kelly is right, too.

It is the business of humans to try at least to narrow God down enough to understand Him, but it is the business of God to be larger than we can think, to stretch things out to keep us on our toes. The surprises which plague us and the changes which sometimes haunt us are God way of keeping us engaged and active, keeping us moving with Him toward a bigger and brighter future, a future governed

by His love and His grace, which, if you think about it are pretty “big� ideas of their own.

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MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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R OCKY P OINT U NITED M ETHODIST C HURCH Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night, 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Ernie Sanchez located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210 Pastor Mark Murphy Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m.

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m. www.RPUMC.org ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 18737 Hwy 17 North, Hampstead • 910-270-1477 CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH 5610 Hwy. 53 W • Burgaw, NC 28425 (Across from Pender High) Monsignor Joseph Ntuwa, Pastor 54 Camp Kirkwood Rd. • Watha, NC 28478 • 910-448-0919 Pastor Fred Roberts Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Surf City - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 & 11 a.m. (Memorial Day - Labor Day) MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m. Youth Group: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Daily Mass - Hampstead: TUES & WED 4p.m., THURS & FRI 9 a.m.

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 Confessions SAT 4-4:30 p.m. or by appt. www.allsaintsccnc.org JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

4670 Stag Park Rd. • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-5735 Wednesday Evening Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and classes at 6:45 p.m.

CHAPEL BY THE BAY IN LANIER’S CAMPGROUND Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

216 Michigan Avenue • Holly Ridge, N.C. 28445 FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

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

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

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Obituaries

James Pierce “Jimmy, Jimmy G.� Gurganious ORLANDO, FLORIDA -James (Jimmy, Jimmy G.) Pierce Gurganious, 81, of Orlando, Fla. died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. Jimmy was born in Atkinson, Aug. 8, 1938 to Victoria and Rodney Gurganious.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his loving wife, Florence (Terri) Gurganious, mother Victoria, father Rodney, sister Rosa Lee Webster and brothers Thomas and Robert Herman Gurganious.

He is survived by his sister Hazel Wells, brother George Horace Gurganious (Margaret), sistersin-law, Pat Gurganious, Margaret Gurganious and Shirley Gurganious. He is also survived by his loving stepsons, Bob (Debbie), Doug (Karen), Bruce (Vicki), Mark (Donna Jean) and Paul Dacey (Diane); numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He proudly served active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Jimmy moved to Orlando, Florida where he met

and married the love of his life, Terri. He began working for Walt Disney World at Lake Bueno Vista in 1974 and continued working for Walt Disney World until his retirement in 2004.

J i m my n eve r m e t a stranger and could fix anything. Jimmy was loved by all and was a good friend to many.

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

Pearlie Joseph “Joe�

Lanier WILMINGTON -- Pearlie Joseph “Joe� Lanier, 91, of Wilmington, passed gently from his earthly life Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, at his home surrounded with love by his family.

He was bor n Mar. 2, 1928, in Duplin County, the second of eight children of Admah and Ada Mae

Everett Lanier. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Rose Marie Decker Lanier (Rosie); his brothers Admah Lanier and wife Maebell, Herbert Lanier and wife Estelle, and Cal Lanier; and brother-in-law Robert Knowles.

Joe is survived by his sisters, Marie Knowles of Burgaw and Mary Ann Howard (Hubert) of Magnolia; his brothers Billy Ray Lanier (Leathia) of Hampstead and Robert Lanier (Joyce) of Wilmington; sister-in-law, Carol Lanier of Castle Hayne; and many nieces, nephews and extended family, all who loved Joe. Joe, along with his siblings, was raised in Magnolia. He was baptized in Beaver Dam Creek at a young age and became a member of Oak Vale Baptist Church. He graduated from Magnolia High School and worked several years for the U.S. Postal Service.

In 1951 Joe was inducted into the U.S. Army where he served his country honorably and proudly. His Ar my assignment took

him to Colorado in 1952, and this is where he met the love of his life, Rosie, a native of Colorado Springs, whom he married 1953.

The couple lived in Colorado and Arizona until her passing in 2017.

Joe will be remembered as a man of integrity and generosity. He loved his family, was hard-working, caring, and kind-hearted.

He will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burg aw Chapel with Joe’s nephew, Rev. David Knowles, conducting the service. Following the service there will be a time of fellowship and sharing of special memories.

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

Ronald Wayne Rich ST. PAULS -- Ronald Wayne Rich, 71, of St. Pauls, passed from his earthly life Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at his home surrounded with love by his family.

He was bor n April 1, 1948 in Wilmington, the son of the late Houston N. Rich and Maude Adams Rich Scott.

Ro n a l d i s s u r v ive d by his wife of 24 years, LaTisha Rich; daughter, Trisha Alverez and her husband, Alexander; sons, Eddie Rich and his wife, Sheila and Thomas Paul Rich; grandchildren, Juan, Lilanna, and Alexander; brother, Ricki L. Rich and his wife, Diane; and several nieces and nephews.

Ronald was proud of his service to his country, serving in the U.S. Marine Cor ps for 14 years and earned the rank of Captain. It is noted that Ronald always kept an American flag and a USMC flag flying, and he followed all protocol for flag flying.

First and foremost, Ronald loved and cared for his family. His grandchildren, that he dearly loved,

brought so much joy into his world. Ronald was a man of many interests, fishing, woodworking, and farming (all kinds of livestock-chickens, pigs, cattle- you name it he raised them). His passing leaves an empty place in our family circle and in our hearts.

He leaves a legacy of the importance of God, Family and Country.

A g raveside service was 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at Hollis-Malpass Cemetery, 1060 Point Caswell Road, Atkinson, with Pastor Victor Gatewood conducting the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Wounded Warriors Project, 1990 Fordham Dive, Suite 100, Fayetteville, NC 28304.

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

Yoga can help with balance in your life

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Do your goals for the New Year involve creating balance and ease in your life? Perhaps you would like to let go of old habits or create new positive ones. Kindal Marshall, Facilitator of Bodies and Consciousness, uses a unique combination of therapies to create a nurturing and supportive experience for her clients.

At her home office in Hampstead, she works to help you meet your goals by devising a plan that may involve a combination of services such as intuitive coaching, body facilitation and hypnosis. She also offers classes, telecalls and webinars.

Marshall first began practicing yoga to help her deal with a stressful job. She loved it so much that she wanted to become a yoga teacher. After completing yoga school, she applied for massage therapy. “It’s one of those stories where one thing led to the next thing, which led to the next thing,� began Marshall. “In massage therapy, you get to do continuing education so that you refresh your skills. As you

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do that, you learn all kinds of new things. I learned so much about the body, and it was incredibly fascinating to me what we hold in our bodies.�

Marshall offers hypnosis for behavior modifications including weight release, smoking cessation, fears and phobias.

Some examples of issues that could be helped by hypnosis are a fear of driving over bridges, fear of heights or biting your fingernails. It can also be used to help improve your skills, such as your golf game. “Hypnosis can be used for anything that you’d like to improve or let go of. With hypnosis, it has to be voluntary. You can’t make someone chang e something that they don’t want to. My clients are in control the whole time. I’m just guiding you when you are looking to change or to improve. We are working together,� Marshall explained.

Marshall compared hypnosis to driving. Have you ever driven from point A to point B and wondered, “How did I get here?� That is a hypnotic state known as highway hypnosis. Your body takes over while your cept certain responsibility related to the damage. We have done that and the insurance company has increased their scope of coverage by 50 percent,�

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Kindal Marshall mind is doing something else. In that very focused state, your subconscious mind can accomplish a lot of things. “Hypnosis is a lot like that. You’re inwardly focused and very relaxed. It’s like you open a window to what you know already. You just allow the information to come to you. Sometimes we consciously block what we already know. Our subconscious runs programs, like computers. When you are using Word, it operates your day to day stuff, like your conscious mind.

Your subconscious is still creative, like when you are searching the internet. It has tons and tons of power.

You can run Word program proved a budget amendment Monday that appropriates the remaining balance of funds approved Dec. 2 for the initial phase of the repair project. The money from the fund balance will be reduced by other funding sources as they are available (FEMA, insurance, grants).

while you’re searching the internet . Hypnosis just gives you a new perspective, � said Marshall.

Marshall also offers a practice known as Access Bars, a gentle hands-on approach that was introduced by Gary Douglas in the early 1990s. The BarsÂŽ are 32 unique points on the head that correlate to different areas and aspects of life.

During an Access Bars session, a practitioner gently touches these points to release the electromagnetic charge of all thoughts, ideas, attitudes, decisions, and beliefs that may have

limited you in the concerned life areas. Access Bars has been used to assist people to change many aspects of their lives including improved health, ease of sleep, weight loss, better relationships, relief from anxiety and stress. “We go along and something happens, then we go along and when something else happens it sensitizes you and it layers on. That’s how PTSD happens - it’s a layering of traumatic things for you and it can happen in a lot of ways such as work and family environments. Getting your bars run gets you out

of that PTSD loop, which kind of looks like an infinity symbol. The mind and the body, and what you perceive and what you think, are what create your world.

Your body reflects what you really think and feel,� said Marshall.

Marshall is an Access Bars Practitioner (BP), Access Bars Facilitator (BF), NCBTMB Approved Instructor, Access Facelift Facilitator (AFF) and Access Body Process Facilitator (BPF). For more information, visit her website at www.kindalmarshall.com.

She can also be reached at (910) 232-8579.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist

)T S ! NEW YEAR And we as humans like to start a new year with new GOALS )T GIVES US A SENSE OF a new beginning.

So, what are your goals?

Want to spend more time with the family? Spend more time hunting or fishing? Both? )S THE YEAR YOU STRIVE TO TAKE A POINTER in velvet because you got a new bow for Christmas and now you can hunt the early season? Perhaps this is the year you plan on hunting black bear for the first time.

Or maybe you have started to save and have already put down a deposit on that once in a lifetime hunt for elk in Colorado or mountain lion in Arizona or big game in Africa.

All are great things to do AND BE EXCITED ABOUT *UST DON T LET THAT EXCITEMENT slip away. Keep the goal in front of you at all times.

Daydream about the trip.

Dream about it at night after closing your eyes when your head hits the pillow.

Things like these are important.

We all have goals. Or we should anyway. Without goals, the day becomes monotonous, and soon the NEXT DAY HAS BEGUN AND then a few months have passed and you still have no ambition, no motivation, and valuable time in your life has passed by. )T IS OK FOR OUR GOALS TO CHANGE )T IS OK FOR OUR goals to be altered under whatever circumstances MAY HAVE COME )N FOOTBALL

you don’t see a team give up

because they didn’t score a touchdown. They alter the goal to get within field goal range. Then they may alter the goal to pinning the other team deep on a punt. )T ALL GOES INTO ACCOMPLISHing things. )T IS ALSO OK TO NOT REACH your goal. The mere setting a goal and then putting things in place to try to reach that goal makes you closer to the goal and better for the endeavor and future reaches for lofty goals. ) KNOW ) WANT TO DO A FEW THINGS ) HAVEN T DONE

as well as a few things that ) HAVE DONE IN THE PAST FOR 3OME OF MY GOALS ARE lofty. Like lofty enough that it probably won’t happen.

"UT ) SET GOALS LIKE THAT every year and through all THOSE LOFTY GOALS ) WILL USUally nail down one or two.

And that is a good year.

Snow geese galore is one GOAL ) WANT TO GET IN THE midst of them to the point THAT ALL ) SEE IS WHITE AND LITTLE BLACK WING TIPS .O SKY .O SUN .O CLOUDS *UST

snow geese feathers and bodies filling my view. ) WANT TO HIKE A FEW NEW to-me trails in the Linville 'ORGE ) PROBABLY CAN ONLY do one. And that depends on whether my body lets me, my work allows me, and the weather is cooperative. But it is written down on my big white dry erase board and will not be ERASED UNTIL EITHER ) DO IT OR COMES AND ) START TO PUT down new goals. .OW WHAT ARE YOUR goals? What do you want to do? Write it. Dream about it. Work towards it. Do it. –Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, an associate member of Pope and Young, and an official measurer of both. He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor. Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ gmail.com.

Governor’s Volunteer Award nominations open .OMINATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 'OVernor’s Volunteer Service Award in Pender county.

The Governors volunteer award honors the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals, groups and businesses that make a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service. Any person, group, entity from the public, non-profit and private sector may be nominated for an award to their county

co-ordinator. There are categories for the type of nominee (faith based, senior, youth, family, group, business) Additional categories are based upon area of service The Governor Medallion award for volunteer service was implemented IN TO RECOGNIZE THE TOP VOLUNTEERS IN THE STATE OF .ORTH #AROlina. Medallion award recipients are nominated at the county level by the county coordinator Only

one Medallion nomination permitted per county. A statewide panel reviews and evaluates all these nominations to determine the recipients. .OMINATIONS FOR THE Governors awards will be accepted on line or by using the nomination form These can be found on the .# #OMMISSION ON 6OLUNteerism and Community service website at www. volunteer nc.org under the Volunteer Awards tab On line nominations will

automatically be sent to the Pender County coORDINATOR )F USING THE nomination form please send to: Barbara Mullins - Pender Adult Services 2360 0ROGRAM 0/ "OX "URGAW .# x OR email: bmullins@ penderpas.com Applications must be RECEIVED NO LATER THAN *AN !NY QUESTIONS OR CONcerns please contact BarBARA -ULLINS AT ET OR bmullins@ penderpas.com

American Legion bingo new hours American Legion Post AND !UXILIARY 5NIT has bingo the first Saturday of each month. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the Bingo early birds can now start PLAYING AT P M The public is invited to come out and have a great

time while supporting our troops and veterans in the community. The event is cash only, and no debit or credit cards will be accepted. ! TOTAL OF IN PRIZE money will be awarded at the event. A mini prize of

WILL BE GIVEN TO WINNERS WHO PURCHASE

AND Due to limited seating, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED Reservations are made by purchasing an entry pack.

The organization sponsors hundreds of local

American Le gion programs and activities to hlep strengthen the nation one community at a time.

American Legion Post IS LOCATED AT 53 (WY . &OR MORE INFORmation, visit http://www.

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recommended based on the projected water demand curve: s"Y UPDATE THE EXISTing surface water WTP PERMITTED CAPACITY TO mgd to improve supply to the main pressure zone; ADD AT LEAST MGD CAPACity from temporary wells installed in the easter n service area. s"Y INCREASE CAPACity from temporary wells installed in the easter n SERVICE AREA TO AT LEAST mgd.

s"Y INCREASE CAPACity from temporary wells installed in the easter n SERVICE AREA TO AT LEAST mgd. s"Y CONSTRUCT NEW REverse osmosis water treatment plant in the eastern service area with initial CAPACITY OF MGD )T IS assumed that wholesale of water to Topsail Beach will not begin until the new plant is in operation. s"Y EXPAND THE EXISTing surface water plant on 5 3 TO A CAPACITY OF

mgd to provide additional water supply to both the main pressure zone and eastern service area (via THE EXISTING .# BOOSTER pump station). s"Y EXPAND THE NEW plant in the eastern service area to a capacity OF MGD TO MEET ENTIRE demand of the eastern service area. Water from the main pressure zone (U.S. PLANT IS NOT REQUIRED once the new plant is upGRADED TO MGD

Continued from page 1A plant. But it was deemed a better idea to build a new WTP facility in the east. “The problem is the current water plant is in the west and the growth area is 35 miles to the east,� said CDM Smith’s Michael Pollard. “That is along way to move the water.�

The following water supply improvements are

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.

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. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.�

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS:

January 22, 2020

TIME OF HEARINGS:

7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE AUDITORIUM AT THE HAMPSTEAD ANNEX, 15060 US HWY 17, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443 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, Âą0.28 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 3271-31-57570000 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

www.pendercountync.gov

Town of Burgaw Government News January 9, 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.

NEWS FROM THE BURGAW FIRE DEPARTMENT REFLECTIVE ADDRESS SIGNS AVAILABLE Reflective address signs are available for a small fee of ten dollars at the Burgaw Fire Department. Being able to identify address numbers enhances the productivity of the fire department when responding to an emergency.

For more information please contact any member of the fire department or call 910-259-7494.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Burgaw Fire Department is seeking community members to become volunteer firefighters. We offer excellent training and benefits. Please come by the fire station or call 259-7494 for more information.

TOWN CALENDAR Board of Commissioners Meeting Board of Adjustment Meeting Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

January 14 January 16 January 16

4:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM

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

1/9/2020 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 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: January 21, 2020 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 PM LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 Special Use Permit Fred Jones, applicant, on behalf of Mary James, owner, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for the operation of a private cemetery. The subject property is zoned RA, Rural Agriculture zoning district and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance, §5.2.3 ‘Table of Permitted Uses,’ a Private Cemetery Larger Than 6,000 sq. ft. is a permitted use via a Special Use Permit in the RA, Rural Agriculture zoning district. There is one (1) tract approximating Âą11.46 acres associated with this request. The cemetery is proposed on approximately Âą1.37 acres. The subject property is located on the west side of NC HWY 53 along McCarthey James Lane (Private), from which access to the subject property from NC HWY 53 is granted via a recorded access easement (MB 32/39). The property is located in the Holly Township and may be further identified by Pender County PIN 3394-65-1679-0000.

Special Use Permit Branch and Brush Debris INC, applicant, on behalf of Barewood Services INC, Owner, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for the operation of a vegetative recycling center (NAICS 562219; Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal). The property is zoned GB, General Business zoning district and according to Pender County’s Unified Development Ordinance, Section 5.2.3 ‘Table of Permitted Uses,’ uses classified under NAICS 562219 ‘Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal’ are permitted via Special Use Permit in the GB, General Business zoning district. The subject property is located at 21435 US HWY 17 in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PIN 4215-23-9366-0000.

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

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, January 9, 2020, Page 8A

Ideas for a new you in the new year The new year is the perfect time to hit the reset button and get a fresh start.

Here are six resolution ideas, plus tools and strategies for accomplishing each: s 2EAD -ORE 7ANT TO read more but never seem to have an opportunity to curl up with a good book?

Downloading audiobooks and listening to them during commutes and workouts can be the perfect way to “read� when you don’t have dedicated time in your day. s 'ET &IT 7ORKING OUT more is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions people make. To get this one to stick, consider tools that will make reaching your goals more fun. The latest additions TO THE ' 3(/#+ 7OMEN S lineup of sports watches are a good example of how wearable tech can support lTNESS GOALS 4HE '-!"

0RO 4RAINER 7ATCH CONnects to a phone app, which provides access to a number of health and fitness functions, including a threeaxis accelerometer that keeps track of step counts,

a timer that lets you create UP TO COMBINATIONS OF five timers each, memory FOR UP TO LAP RECORDS and more. s #ONTROL 3PENDING )T S all too easy to spend more than one has or should in any given day, week or month. Use digital apps to create a budget and stick to IT &IND ONE THAT WILL ACTUally send you push notifications when you’ve exceeded your limits. s -AKE -USIC 7HETHER learning to play for the first time or resolving to create your own compositions, new tools can support your EFFORTS 4HE #4 3 KEYBOARD FROM #ASIO NOT ONLY connects to an app offering lessons in how to play your favorite songs, but the instrument’s dance music mode lets you create and remix electronic dance music tracks, as well as use the keys to trigger drum loops, basslines, synth parts, effects, transitions and more.

"ONUS BENElTS LEARNING TO play keyboard will improve hand-eye coordination and stimulate cognitive brain activity. s $ECLUTTER 4HE ACT OF

decluttering your home is important, however it can seem daunting, making this one resolution that many people make but DON T KEEP 2ATHER THAN ASsume you need to dedicate an entire day or weekend to tidy up, block out just five TO MINUTES A DAY TO CLEAR OUT SMALL AREAS "EFORE YOU know it, you’ll start to see some major improvements.

You can even make it fun by putting on music and cleaning for three-song segments at a time. s (ONE 9OUR -ATH 3KILLS 7HETHER YOU RE IN SCHOOL and looking to boost your grades or your formal math education is well behind you, it’s never too late to HONE YOUR SKILLS !ND A great calculator, such as the FX FROM #ASIO CAN HELP you not only become a more efficient mathematician, but one who really understands the concepts behind his or her calculations.

This New Year, don’t get caught in a rut. New tools and fun strategies can help motivate you to try new hobbies, sharpen your skills and improve YOUR LIFE 3TATE0OINT

Best flu hacks for travelers

7HILE EVERYONE WANTS to make the most of their vacation, travel can do a number on one’s health, and during flu season, the risk of feeling unwell is EVEN HIGHER &EEL YOUR BEST with these tips: s & LU LEVELS INCREASE during winter because people spend more time in enclosed spaces together touching surfaces and breathing “shared� air.

Traveling only amplifies THIS 2EDUCE YOUR CHANCes of swapping g er ms by avoiding contact with SHARED ITEMS &OR EXAMPLE

don’t put your face directly on airline-supplied pillows or blankets that haven’t been sanitized. s )RONICALLY JUST WHEN handwashing is most vital -- while traveling -- it becomes less convenient. # A R R Y H A N DW I P E S A N D sanitizers and use them when you can’t wash your HANDS -ORE IMPORTANTLY

avoid rubbing your eyes or nose. s !N AIRPLANE CABIN S dry air accommodates the g rowth of viruses that THRIVE ON LOW HUMIDITY !Dditionally, travelers often refrain from hydrating to avoid frequent bathroom trips. Yet, when mucous membranes are dry, they can’t keep germs at bay.

! GENERAL RULE IS TO DRINK AT LEAST OUNCES OF WATER for every hour in the air.

Under the weather? Drink more than the daily recomMENDED CUPS TO PREvent dehydration caused by fever, loosen mucus, keep your throat moist and lessen the chance of the virus’ success. s 'ETTING MEDICAL ATTENtion away from home is tough. Travel smart with over-the-counter products that are homeopathic and EASY TO USE 3OME LIKE /SCILLOCOCCINUM ARE GOOD to pack in your carry-on so you can take at the first sign of symptoms.

Though these uses have not been evaluated by the &OOD AND $RUG !DMINIStration, clinical studies SHOW THAT /SCILLOCOCCInum reduces the duration and severity of flu symptoms such as body aches, headache, fever, chills and FATIGUE 7IDELY AVAILABLE in supermarkets and drugstores, this flu medicine is taken without water, making it an ideal travel remedy. h) RECOMMEND THAT TRAVELERS KEEP /SCILLOCOCCINUM on-hand: an easy-to-take, non-drowsy medicine that can be used for anyone AGES AND UP v SAYS $R +EN 2EDCROSS A BOARD CERTIlED

physician in internal medicine and author of Bond: The 4 Cornerstones of a Lasting and Caring Relationship with Your Doctor. h )T WORKS BEST WHEN TAKEN at the first sign of flu, so it’s important to pay close attention to symptoms.�

4O LEARN MORE VISIT /Scillo.com. s 7ILL YOU AR RIVE IN time to make your connecTION 7HAT IF YOU FORGOT TO PACK !UNT %THEL S PRESent? There’s no doubt that travel can cause stress, which research has shown can increase susceptibility to flu and even increase the SEVERITY OF SYMPTOMS "Eing flexible, prepared and building extra time into your schedule can make for stress-free travel. s %XERCISE BOOSTS ENERGY and immunity, so don’t take a vacation from workouts while traveling. Pack workout wear and carve out time for exercise. s 5NUSUAL TRAVEL SCHEDules, unfamiliar beds and crossing time zones can disrupt a sleep schedule.

'ET PLENTY OF REST BEFORE your trip to keep your body’s natural defenses at optimum levels.

'ETTING SICK CAN PUT A damper on even the best vacation. Take steps to feel YOUR BEST 3TATE0OINT

Grill more in the new year for health Planning to follow a trendy diet like keto in OR SIMPLY WANT TO EAT right? There’s good news -- grilling can be a great option for you to kickstart eating healthier in the new YEAR )NDEED THE !MERICAN (EART !SSOCIATION RECOMmends it. h'RILLING IS A YEAR ROUND way of life, bringing together family and friends,� says Jeff Thiessen, president of 0IT "OSS 'RILLS h,UCKILY

those watching their diets can still get healthy foods with the fun and flavor of a backyard barbecue.�

Use these tips to make healthier meals prepared on the grill: s ,ET YOUR SPICES DO THE heavy lifting: You can add exciting and bold flavor to any recipe using seasoning MIXTURES 3PICE UP FOODS like veggies or lean meats with seasoned rubs or marinades for amazing flavor without all the calories. s %AT FRESHER 2OUND out recipes by including FRESH VEGETABLES &OR THE best flavor and highest nutritional value, look for locally-g rown produce.

Vegetables make an excellent addition to any meal as grilled kabobs or chopped up and tossed in your favorite chili. s "E VERSATILE ! HEALTHY DIET IS A VERSATILE DIET ,OOK for a grill offering multiple

cooking options, including baking, roasting and smokING SUCH AS 0IT "OSS 'RILLS 4HEIR IN VERSATILE GRILLS allow you to do it all with one-of-a-kind hardwood flavor. s 4RY IT YOURSELF &OR A delicious spin on a favorite barbecue classic, try this Healthy Hawaiian Pulled Pork, right from the Pit "OSS PLAYBOOK )NGREDIENTS s CUPS ALOE LEAF JUICE s TEASPOON CORIANDER

ground s TEASPOONS CRACKED PEPper s TEASPOON CUMIN s $ASH OF SALT s GARLIC CLOVES s INCH GINGER FRESH s LIMES s CUPS NO SODIUM ADDED chicken bone broth s CUP OLIVE OIL s TEASPOONS PAPRIKA s POUNDS PORK SHOULDER butt s SWEET ONION s PACKETS 4RUVIA s TABLESPOONS 4RUVIA .ECtar Directions: s 3ET GRILL TO hSMOKE v /NCE THE POT CATCHES TURN THE GRILL UP TO DEGREES & -AKE SURE YOUR FLAME broiler is closed, you’ll want to use indirect heat. s !DD SPICES TO A BOWL 3ET ASIDE s 'RATE GINGER INTO A separate “wet ingredients�

BOWL -INCE GARLIC CLOVES and dice onions into the same bowl. Juice limes and add chicken bone broth, aloe leaf juice, Truvia and 4RUVIA .ECTAR -IX AND SET bowl aside. s !DD THE OIL TO YOUR 0IT "OSS #AST )RON 2OASTING Pan and coat the bottom and sides. Place pork inside. s #OAT PORK WITH DRY rub. s 0OUR WET INGREDIENTS AROUND THE PORK #OVER with lid and set on the grill. s #HECK EVERY COUPLE hours, basting if needed.

7HEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE REACHES DEGREES & AFTER HOURS IT SHOULD easily start to pull apart.

Don’t pull apart the whole shoulder yet. s 2EMOVE ROASTING PAN from grill and set aside for HOUR 2EMOVE LID TO HELP speed cooling. s /NCE COOLED SHRED pork into a separate bowl, REMOVING FAT )F ADDING marinade for additional flavor, skim fat off the top and discard. s 0AIR WITH FRESH GRILLED veggies, delicious fruit or make tacos or salads, and voila!

To shop grills, as well as find cooking tips, grilling resources and additional recipes, visit pitboss-grills.

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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.

Bethany M. Worth / Jessica A. Silva 27 South Main Street Boonsboro, MD 21713 #8952 12/19, 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 qualiďŹ ed 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 qualiďŹ ed 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 qualiďŹ ed 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, ďŹ rms 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 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed 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 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 qualiďŹ ed as Personal Representative of the Estate of CHARLES BRENT JARRELL, deceased, hereby notiďŹ es all persons, ďŹ rms 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.

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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 qualiďŹ ed 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 QualiďŹ ed 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.

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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 QualiďŹ ed Personal Residence Trust & Karen G. Perkins QualiďŹ ed 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.

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 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 qualiďŹ ed 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.

James E. Rideen 11986 Hwy. 210 S. Roseboro, NC 28382 #8956 12/26/2019, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16/2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Executrix of the estate of Eddie Lynn Blizzard, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Eddie Lynn Blizzard, to present them to the undersigned on or before April 23, 2020 at 134 Borough Spur Road, Currie, NC 28435 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 9th Day fo January, 2020.

Tamela Staley Blizzard 134 Borough Spur Road Currie, NC 28435 #8960 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30/20 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-806 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

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Pender cagers slam Richlands 75-16, Lady Pats fade late

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Coastal 8 Conference schedule is going to heat up in the coming weeks. The league is no more than ordinary from top to bottom with the exception of one team. The Pender Patriot men’s varsity basketball team is the team to beat in the conference.

If you have any questions, ask the Richlands Wildcats. Pender jumped out to a 30-0 lead after one quarter of play and ran away with an impressive 75-16 win last Friday. The Lady Patriots dropped their part of the night, 4541.

The Patriot defense was in a scrappy mood from the beginning of the contest. The Pender County team harassed the Wildcats from the opening tip.

A Jakwon Moore three pointer gave the Pats a 10-0 lead and super senior Jujuan Carr made it 13-0 with a three of his own.

Mike Armstrong nailed two treys in a row to send the lead to 20-0 and the Wildcats were reeling.

Pender Coach Ray Hankins pulled his superstar Carr out of the game but that did not deter the Pats.

Jojo Fullwood made it 26-0 on a putback and another four points gave the Pats a

30-0 lead at the end of one quarter.

Richlands opened the second period with a bucket and outscored the home team Patriots 6-4 in the opening minutes of the quarter. A Carr three pointer followed by a trey

by Armstrong gave Pender a 40-7. A 9-2 run gave the Patriots a 49-9 lead at the break.

According to the slaughter rule, a running clock is deployed if there is a 40 point lead. A 9-2 run in the third quarter gave Pender a 58-11.

The highlight of the fourth period was two three point baskets by junior reserve guard Jaxon Teachey. He found his mark on the first one, sending his teammates on the bench into a frenzy.

The crowd showed their pleasure when he made the second one.

Jujuan Carr led the Pats with 16 points in limited playing time with Jakwon Moore scoring 13 points.

Mike Armstrong had nine points with Teachey scoring six.

The Patriots are 6-4 overall and 4-0 in Coastal 8 Conference play.

The Lady Patriots played the Lady Wildcats even through three quarters of play. The score was tied 28-28 going into the final eight minutes.

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Asad Johnson challenges inside during the Patriot’s Tuesday win over Southwest Onslow.

Richlands went on an 8-0 run before a Tyanna Holmes bucket stopped the bleeding. Pender cut the lead to three points with 43 seconds to play but the Wildcats made their free throws to seal the win.

Holmes led the Patriots with 21 pints and five re-

bounds with Sonti Robinson chipping in six points.

The Lady Patriots are 2-5 overall and 2-2 in conference play.

The Pender girls and boys resumed conference play on Tuesday, hosting Southwest Onslow. They hosted Dixon on Friday.

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Jajuan Carr looks inside against Southwest.

Pirates overcome layoff with win over South Brunswick

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Coming off a two-loss result in the Carolina Forest Christmas Invitational at North Myrtle Beach High School (Dec. 1921), the Topsail boys’ basketball team had plenty of time to think about what needed improvement if they were to be competitive in the well-balanced, highlycompetitive Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference.

Last Friday, on their home court and following a 12-day competitive layoff with only a smattering of practices due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, they took the first step to discovering the right combination.

Behind a smothering defense that limited the Cougars to 21 points through the first three quarters, a dominating effort on both the offensive and defensive

boards, and a balanced-scoring attack with three players in double figures and a fourth with nine points, Topsail opened 2020 with an efficient – if not always pretty – 52-41 in over South Brunswick last Friday.

The Pirate defense limited the Cougars top two scorers – junior Jordan Jenrette (178 points, 14.8 points-per-game) and senior A. J. Rose (170; 14.2) to a combined three first-half points on a Rose three-pointer before Rose broke out for 10 points in a futile 20-point fourth-quarter Cougar comeback attempt.

“What I put on the board in the locker room was, ‘It was an ugly win, never the less, it was a win, and good teams find a way to do that,” Topsail Coach Bob Barlett said. “I don’t want them to think we’ve achieved that (good team) status but good teams find a way to win on bad nights, ugly nights, and this was

one of those nights.

“I’m just glad I didn’t have to buy a ticket because I’d ask for my money back. We were getting a flurry of two or three things, then we’d compound it doing one or two bad things. We had trouble passing the ball and retrieving the ball, basic fundamental things, but we haven’t played since the (Dec.) 21st, and that could have been part of it.

“This was a tough team to play. They play four guards most of the time and he (Cougar Coach Scott Wainwright) wants to sit down and take the fluid out of the game, and we’re trying to run, and we’re not as patient as we need to be.

The Pirate defense held South Brunswick to five first-period points –all five coming from sophomore Ford Disbrow – with a three-pointer coming late for an early 8-5 lead.

Jackson Sullivan, who was a

beast on the boards with 15 rebounds, scored four of his gametotal of nine points (seven in the first half) and freshman Carlos Velasquez (seven points) added four more in the second quarter as the Pirate lead increased to 19-13 at halftime.

Gardner (14 points), who had just two points at the intermission exploded for nine points and junior Gavin Ellis (10 points, 10 rebounds) added six as Topsail outgunned the Cougars 17-8 in the third quarter in creating what-appeared-to-be a safe 36-21 lead entering the final eight minutes of the contest.

But Rose (15 points) got hot in the fourth quarter, scoring 10 points, to lead South Brunswick to 20 final-quarter points, which allowed the Cougars to get to within 46-38 with 3:12 remaining in the game.

A Bartlett timeout calmed the storm, and a 6 3 Pirate game-

ending run secured the victory.

Jamieson Long scored five of game total of 10 points to help stymie the comeback attempt.

“That was definitely an ugly win but, like Coach says, good teams find a way to win ugly games, so we’ll take it,” Gardner said. “I think we just had as rough game. We had a lot of time off but after a while, in the second half, we got into it and started making out shots.

“Our defense was pretty good from the beginning but they made some shots at the end, and were able to ramp it up and turn it around in the second half.”

The Pirates (8-4, 2-1) traveled to Ashley (5-3, 1-2) Tuesday and stay on the road against West Brunswick (9-3, 1-2) on Friday.

“I told them last night (Thursday) we have to win at home and win at least half of the ones on the road, and I would consider that as a solid season.”

Lady Titans edge Lady Mariners 54-44; Titan men fall

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Lady Titan varsity basketball team has had its share of ups and downs in the early going of the 2019-20 basketball season. They dropped a conference game against rival Pender and dropped a double overtime affair with Richlands.

However, through it all, the team still believes that they can make a run for the Coastal 8 Conference title. They took a step in

that direction last Friday night when they defeated East Carteret 54-44 at their place. The Titan men’s team had a hard time in the final game of the night, losing 88-59 to the Marnier men.

The Lady Titans were fast out of the gate in this away affair. Junior sensation Anisa Lewis scored 10 points on an array of buckets and her Lady Titans jumped out to an 1811 lead after one quarter of play.

East came storming

back in the second period, but the Titans would not go away. Lewis scored six of the Titans 11 points in the second period, giving the Rocky Point crew a 2923 lead at the break.

It was obvious that East Carteret’s defense had plans to stop Lewis in the second half. However, this is no one lady team that Head Coach Rodney Orr has put together. Sophomore Madalyn White scored 10 of the teams 14 points in the third quarter including nailing two

treys with the Lady Titans taking a 43-34 lead into the final quarter of play.

Lewis again showed off in the final eight minutes as did White. The final score showed Trask by 10 points.

Lewis led the Titans with 20 points with White chipping in 15. Leanna Pfeiffer had six points.

The Titan men seemed to be a step behind the home team Mariners. East Carteret jumped out to an early lead and went into the second period with a

22-15 advantage.

That trend continued into the second quarter.

East outscored the Titans 25-17 in the second period and took a 47-32 lead into the half.

Down by 15 points, it was imperative that the Titans have a big third frame.

Instead, they scored just five points in the eight minute span, going down by 31 points entering the final quarter of play.

Trask found their offense in the fourth quar-

ter, outscoring the Mariners 22-20. However, the 31-point deficit was too much to overcome.

Robert Pridgen led Trask with 14 points and seven rebounds. Watson Orr contributed 10 points.

Will Berry had seven points, six assists and five rebounds.

Trask is 6-5 overall and 1-2 in Coastal 8 Conference play. They were at Croatan on Tuesday and will host Lejeune on Friday. Both are conference contests.

Post & Voice Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last week the high school sports action was slow. There was some basketball played late in the week along with some wrestling.

The Pender grapplers were in action last weekend. They participated in the Scorpion duals at North Brunswick.

Da’Rjon Smith went 4-1

in the tournament at the 220-pound weight class.

Michael Sawyer went 3-2 at 145.

Topsail also participated in the tournament and went undefeated as a team. Freshman Phenom Ethan Blevins went 5-0 at 106 while Alexander Hopper also finished with a 5-0 mark. Lucas Cotto was 4-1 at 120 pounds. Tristian Allison was 5-0 at 170 pounds.

The Trask men and women visited East Carteret last Friday night for some hoops action. The ladies won behind a 20 point effort from junior Anisa Lewis. Madalyn White scored 10 points for the Lady Titans.

The Titan men fell to East Carteret despite 14 points and seven rebounds from Robert Pridgen.

Watson Orr chipped in 10 points while Will Berry

had seven points, six assists and five boards.

The Pender Lady Patriots fell to Richlands in a close contest. Tyanna Holmes led the Patriots with 21 points and five rebounds with Sonti Robinson chipping in six points.

The Pender men ran the Wildcats out of the gym. The Pats took a 30-0 lead after one quarter of play and won by 59 points.

Jujuan Carr led the Pats

with 16 points in limited playing time with Jakwon Moore scoring 13 points.

Mike Armstrong had nine points with Jaxon Teachey scoring six.

The Topsail men and women beat South Brunswick in Mideastern Conference hoops action.

Jackson Sullivan led the Pirates with nine points and 15 rebounds while Derek Gardner scored 14 points.

Julia Sullivan led the Lady Pirates to the win with 17 points, eight rebounds and three steals.

Sydney Hartgrove had seven points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and seven steals in the win.

This week’s top performer is Topsail freshman grappler Ethan Blevins.

He is currently 30-2 on the year after going 5-0 at the Scorpion Duals.

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On The Mat

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Two of the three high school wrestling teams in Pender County wrestled last week while Trask was idle. Both Pender and Topsail wrestled in the Scorpion duals at North Brunswick.

Pender went 0-5 as a team, falling to Ashley (64-18), Hoggard (54-22), North Brunswick (72-12), Topsail (78-6) and South Brunswick (60-22). Coach Dave Hannah has some weight classes that he can’t fill, so dual matches and team tournaments hurt his team record.

Da’Rjon Smith went 4-1 at 220 pounds to pace the Patriots. Michael Sawyer was 3-2 for the tournament. Pender’s next scheduled match will be on January 18 at the 2020 JV Carolina Showcase.

Trask is banged up.

Coach Chris Johnson is down two starters and is very weak at the heavier weight classes. He has only one wrestler over 160 pounds, junior heavyweight Jeffery Miles.

Miles has come along fine this year but as a first year wrestler, he has taken his lumps. They were in action on Tuesday, hosting a tri match ! with Coastal

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Topsail finished undefeated at the Scorpion Duals. They beat Pender (78-6), Socastee South Carolina (47-25), Lumberton (37-23), Southern Nash (53-24) and Washington (42-30).

Ethan Blevins went 5-0 at 106 pounds to pace the Pirates. Alexander Hopper went 5-0 at 145 pounds and Tristian Allison went undefeated at 170 pounds.

Lucas Cotto was 4-1 at 120 pounds while Daniel

Arredondo was 3-2 at 132 pounds.

The Pirates beat Mideastern Conference mate West Brunswick 48-23 earlier in the week. Blevins and Hopper won by fall as did heavyweight Alex Jones and 120 pounder Jacob Mackleer. Shawn Longo pinned his opponent at 145 pounds while Tristian Allison won by a Majority decision.

Topsail will participate in the Jolly Rogers Invitational this weekend.

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Sullivan, Hartgrove lead Lady Pirates over South Brunswick

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Coming off the championship win in the Dixon Christmas Tournament, the Topsail girls’ basketball team started getting itself ready for a very tough string of Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference games, starting with a home game after a week’s layoff against South Brunswick followed by consecutive road game at Ashley and West Brunswick before another Hampstead game against the one team in the conference (Hoggard) they have never beaten.

To say it gets tougher from here, would have definitely been an understatement, but step one went well and now it’s on to deeper waters.

Senior Julia Sullivan exploded for 17 points to go along with eight rebounds and a pair of steals, and junior Sydney Hartgrove had a marvelous all-around games, rolling sevens in points, assists, and steals accompanied by 10 rebounds as Topsail raced to a 41-26 win over South Brunswick last Friday in the 2020 opener.

Pretty it was not, as the Lady Pirates (11-2, 2-1) turned the ball over 21 times and hit on just 14-of-49 (28.5%) shots from the field, but the defense was strong –limiting the Lady Cougars (3-0, 0-3) to 15 points over the span of the first 24 minutes while building a 34-15 lead, allowing Coach Jay Kapiko to once again play every active player on his roster.

“It definitely was not what you would call a pretty win,” Kapiko said. “We had way too many turnovers, unforced turnovers, but we forced a lot of turnovers (26) ourselves. Our

Pickett plays hard for Titan cagers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Trask Titan men’s varsity basketball team has been in somewhat of a rebuilding mode for the last two years. The team has just a handful of experienced ball players and has to rely on the younger and inexperienced guys That may not be a bad thing when you have good young talent such as sophomore guard Tyran Pickett.

Mr. Pickett is a 5-10 guard that can play multiple positions if asked to.

He can drive to the basket or shoot from the outside as well. He can knock down the jumper if you lay off him or go by you with ease if you step up.

Over the course of the first half of the season Tyran has earned more playing time. He has taken advantage of that playing time. He plays hard every time he steps on the court which bodes well for his future at Trask.

shooting was poor overall but we still built up a comfortable lead and when you have that many turnovers and still win, you can’t complain.

“We have to play a lot better in the upcoming week. We have Ashley on the road Tuesday and we go to West Brunswick, two really strong teams, on Friday so we don’t get a break.

You’re playing against the No.1 kid (Ashley junior Saniya Rivers) in the country next week so we better be ready.”

Sullivan came out firing with five first-period points that helped –along with 11 Lady Cougar turnovers (26 total) – create a comfortable 13-4 lead after one period.

The Lady Pirates did not exactly tickle-the-twine in the second quarter, making just three-of-12 shots

(25 percent) in the period, but the defense kept up the pressure by forcing eight more turnovers, and Sullivan, Hartgrove, and junior Bella Kross (five points, five rebounds) owned the boards as the lead increased to 22-11 at the intermission.

An eight-point outburst from Sullivan, fueled by some excellent passes from Hartgrove, led to 12 third-quarter points and an insurmountable 34-15 advantage entering the final eight minutes of the game.

“Julia was really hot tonight,” said Hartgrove, whose 15.0 points-pergame average leads the team. “Almost every time I had the ball my first thoughts were, ‘Where’s Julia, where’s Julia,’ and I was to get the ball to her.

“I couldn’t drive the

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ettin’ a Line with The Post & Voice

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

Eastern N.C offers fishing year round My wife and I took some time off over the holidays. Like most folks, about three or four days into it we were looking for things to do.

Then she said something that resonated with me. What about fishing?

This is eastern North Carolina and there are ample opportunities to wet a line yearround. That’s right, we are lucky enough to be able to fish in all 12 months of the year in these parts.

I walked inside and looked at some of the fishing reports I had written and discovered that the water temperatures dictate how you fish and what you use as well as what time

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middle because their big girl (6-2 junior Nija Bryant) was just too tall and she was going to block me more than foul me so there was no point in trying to go in and drive, so the main thought was, again, ‘Where’s Julia,’ or where was the open person.

Hartgrove was the only starter who played into the fourth period, scoring five of Topsail’s seven points.

Bryant, who has scored 126 (10.5 PPG) of South’s 366 points this year (34.4 percent), was held scoreless for three periods before scoring all nine –and nine of 112 Lady Cougar points – in the final quarter.

Topsail was at Ashley (7-4, 3-0) on Tuesday before heading to West Brunswick (3-9, 0-3) on Friday. The Lady Pirates play host to Hoggard (11-2, 2-1) Friday (Jan. 17).

In My Opinion From the outside looking in one would think that the Pender boys’ basketball team was no more than an ordinary high school team. I mean, their record is 6-4 and they have not had that signature win this season, well Maybe the Laney win could be considered a signature win, but time will tell. However, if you look a little closer, I think you will find that the Patriots are one of the top 1A teams in the state. That’s right, the whole state. Let’s take a look.

The Pats lost their opener at 4A Laney in a game where they held the lead the whole game, until the six-minute mark of the fourth quarter. They lost to two private schools that have a combined record of 27-6.

These schools recruit the best of the best and in essence is often times an all-star team.

Pender avenged the loss to Laney, beating the Bucs 65-61 at home in a game that was not as close as the score would make you believe.

The Washington County loss is one in which if the two teams played five times, I believe Pender would win four of them.

Either way, a loss is a loss. Pender has opened their conference schedule with three straight wins.

They beat a pretty good East Carteret team by 13 points and ran away from Trask. Last Friday night they beat Richlands by 59 points.

Pender can score points. With the likes of senior phenom Jujuan Carr and sophomore Jakwon Moore along with seniors Mike Armstrong and Asad Johnson, the

you fish. Yes, there are many variables to cold-water fishing.

The first thing to remember is that the air temperatures dictate what you wear. In simple terms, if it is cold you need to dress for the occasion. I suggest dressing in layers so that as it warms up you can peel a layer off and as it gets colder you can put it back on.

Another thing to consider is rain gear.

There is nothing worse than to get wet during the cold months and have to call it a day when the fish are biting because of it.

Salt water fishing in the winter months can be very rewarding. Southeastern N.C. is one of the few areas where saltwater inshore fish remain active during winter, especially in the Cape Fear River near Wilmington to the Southport area. The red fish and the striped bass are species that can be caught during the winter months. Fishing the last three hours of the falling tide on a light-wind on a sunny day, and fishing through to the first two hours of the rising tide is ideal.

In the winter months redfish school up on dark, muddy flats and creeks seeking warmer waters that these areas create from the afternoon sun. Some of the best red fishing days are in the winter months, especially De-

Idol does it all for the Lady Pirates

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer In basketball, there are those that can score. Some players best attribute is rebounding while others distribute the basketball.

Then there is the defensive specialist. In this day and time, many players are considered to be specialists. At Topsail High School, Destiny Idol does many things well.

She can score and runs the floor well and can rebound with the big girls inside. She has no problem matching up with most any player on the court. At 5-9, she can play inside or outside.

Destiny plays within herself. She does not try and do things she is not equipped to do. Her best work is done in the paint and on the defensive end.

The Lady Pirates are 9-2 and looking to win the 3A part of the MEC. Senior Destiny Idol will be a major part of that run.

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team has some fire power.

However, what is beginning to become apparent is their ability to play defense. Their team defense has improved immensely.

Couple that with the fact that second year Coach Rayford Hankins is beginning to overcome the learning curve of being a second year high school coach, and what you have is a team on the rise.

I realize that Richlands is not very good.

However, they have picked up three wins this year including a win over conference mate Southwest Onslow. However, if you look at the game last Friday night you will find that Pender is in fact head and shoulders above every team in the Coastal 8 Conference.

Pender led the Wildcats 30-0 at the end of the first quarter. Coach Ray Hankins played everybody but the cheerleaders and still increased the lead throughout the game.

The whole second half was a running clock, otherwise the Patriots would have scored 100 points.

I believe that the Patriots will go undefeated in conference play and will make a deep run in the 1A playoffs. Can they win a state title? Who knows?

I will tell you that if they stay healthy, they will be hard to beat in the 1A ranks.

cember and January.

Speckled trout is another fish that winter anglers fish for.

Open water fishing won’t yield any specks this season, since they congregate in warmer waters like streams, rivers and canals when the temperatures drop. So head inshore, especially during the night, for the best catches this season.

On the fresh water side of things crappie is the fish of choice. At this time of year, crappie are holding on their winter pattern.

The crappie will hold up in deeper waters.

They’ll be on the ledges and or under stumps and will be very dormant. Find some drop offs or ledges and work the area. To catch the dormant crappie, use light line, small hooks, small minnows and small jigs.

One of the mistakes that fresh water anglers make in the winter months is that they fish too fast. The fish are slow and sluggish and will not be as aggressive.

For the anglers in the area, winter fishing can be a peaceful experience. There are not as many people on the water and the clear blue skies in North Carolina can be soothing. Try it, you might find that it will be your favorite time of the year.

Teachey works hard, hits shots for the Patriots

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer There are times in a young student-athletes life where they realize that playing the game or sport that they love may mean that you don’t get the playing time that you would like.

However, a good teammate will make those concessions for the sake of the team. It doesn’t hurt when while making those concessions, you win a lot of games.

That is the position that Pender Patriot junior guard Jaxon Teachey is in.

The Patriots are loaded with talent and have players with size and athletic ability that play ahead of Mr. Teachey. That does not deter the resilient young man. He simply waits his turn and plays as hard as he can.

Although Jaxons minutes are limited, he is an important part of the Patriot team.

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Nancy and Jason Aycock came to CFES and taught the Virginia Reel to all the fourth graders. The Virginia Reel is a native folk dance that has been passed down through the generations...the dance supplements fourth grade NC History curriculum...

Topsail Elementary School had its Science Fair Dec.11-13. THS students in Mrs. Burke’s and Mr. Jeffcoat’s classes helped judge the projects, along with teachers and other community members. First Place Winner- “Sound Advice”

by Abigail Lockwood-5th grade. Abigail wanted to learn more about noise in the cafeteria and what effect it has on hearing. She learned all about sound waves and decibels, and used an app to measure the noise levels. She learned that too much noise in the cafeteria can actually damage hearing, and she wants to learn more about it. Second Place Winner- “Fundraising Freddy” by Emma Pearson-5th grade. This was a continuation of an engineering project from last year in which Emma designed and built a robot that moved with an electric current using switches. This year, Emma redesigned the robot with the purpose of being a stand-alone fundraising robot. She thinks it is important for the future because robots can do work for people and she just loves learning about them.

Third Place Winner- “Sturdiest Sand Dune” by Tommy Johns-3rd grade. Tommy experimented to find out if materials such as rocks, wood, or plants would best hold back water and wind erosion of sand on the beach. He learned that plants seem to work best and he attributes it to the plant roots holding in the sand.

These winners will be invited to compete in the Pender County Science Fair, Jan. 23. Pictured above are (left to right): Abigail Lockwood, Emma Pearson, Tommy Johns.

Sea Turtle Hospital News

By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice Even though we’ve recently been appreciating those daytime temps in the 70s cold stun season is definitely here. Right before Christmas we admitted 22 turtles found on North Carolina beaches, one good-sized loggerhead and 21 small greens. They were in pretty rough shape, sometimes more barnacle, mud and algae than turtle.

Last week two more were brought in.

For years we’ve emphasized that our residents play a very important part in one of the tenets of our mission; rescue. This is especially true during the winter when visitors are scarce and the beaches and waterways are comparatively tranquil. Thankfully they aren’t totally deserted.

We got a call at our hos-

pital on the morning of New Year’s Eve from local Gil Grant who was up at the north end of Topsail participating in the Inter national Shore Bird Survey. Gil has been doing this for a number of years, collecting data that is sent to Cornell, NC Wildlife Resources Commission and US Fish & Wildlife.

Gil carries a spotting scope and binoculars and says he has a two-mile circuit he walks up at the New River Inlet, much of it in the sand flats and marshy areas.

Along the path, about 300 yards from the river he said he saw something that looked “unusual.” As he got closer he saw that it was a small turtle that had crawled in a semi-circle before coming to rest on the sand. Gil touched him - he moved.

Gill said he’s found turtles on our beaches before but unfortunately

they were beyond help.

This was his first turtle rescue, which we’re sure was a more pleasant experience for him. Gill called us, in fact I happened to answer the phone, and we made arrangements to get the chilly little guy to the hospital. Volunteer Doug headed north while Gil headed south where they rendezvoused at the high rise for the handoff.

He was the second cold stun admitted that day.

Arriving with a temp right around 64 degrees, he rested quietly in a tank in the coolest area we had until he gradually warmed to a temperature where we could safely move him into Sick Bay. Except for being cold he looked to be in pretty decent shape with a relatively small barnacle load and some fat on his bones.

He’ll get the standard cold stun medical support along with lots of TLC by our

staff. Right now he’s going by the name River, but Jean has a whole list of bean names for 2020 that have yet to be assigned to our newcomers.

Based on history we know that this little turtle will not be the last one we see in the coming months.

Gil knew that just because a turtle is not moving it doesn’t necessarily mean it is dead. It might just be cold stunned. If it’s a little

guy gently pick it up and relocate it to a car, garage or other unheated area of your home. Do not try to warm it up – the shock of a quick temperature change could send it into shock.

We’ll send our staff out to rescue any and all turtles, big and small when you give us the word.

Call one of the following numbers if you suspect you’ve come across a local cold-stunned turtle: Hos-

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Supported by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services, with funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Opioid STR/Cures (Grant#1H79TI080257) and SPF-RX (Grant # 1U79SP022087).