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Life in the EOC

A storm heads toward Pender County and the nerve center of emergency operations comes alive.

Read about life in the Emergency Operations Center on page 1B.

Volume 47, No. 2

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Thursday, October 13, 2016

Before the storm With Hurricane Matthew bearing down on Pender County, football games last week were moved from Friday to Thursday.

Read about the prestorm action and more on page 8A.

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Residents along Black River evacuated; flooding worse than Hurricane Floyd

Inland Pender County hit hard by Matthew

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Usually hurricanes skirting the coast do the most damage along the beach, but not Hurricane Matthew. The most damage from the Oct. 7-9 storm was felt inland, with longer periods of sustained wind and much heavier rain.

Pender Emergency Management officials are expecting historic flooding along the Black

River – flooding that will rival the legendary Hurricane Floyd in 1999. The Northeast Cape Fear River, which will rise well past flood stage, is expected to crest at just under 16 feet.

Hurricane Floyd hit 22 feet on the Northeast Cape Fear.

Heavy rain from the hurricane that fell in Cumberland and Sampson counties drains into the Black River, and that area had already experienced much rain prior to Matthew, which

Pender coast largely spared from damage

had the level on the Black River rising prior to Matthew. Pender County received between six and nine inches of rain, with some inland counties receiving nearly 15 inches. Wind gusts were recorded at 74 miles per hour in the county.

Pender County Emergency Management Director Tom Collins says the county weathered the storm well. “We have some debris issues. We had people

in the shelters. We are having all the usual issues with this type of storm,� Collins said. “We had a total of 14 people in the Burgaw shelter and 39 in Topsail.

Power outages were widespread across the county, with most power restored by Tuesday.

Much was restored by Sunday evening.

Collins says the real impact of the storm is

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Courthouse trees down

Candidates Forum Oct. 13 Hampstead Government Annex

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

The Post & Voice Candidates Forum will be Oct. 13 at the Pender County Government Annex in Hampstead. The Forum begins at 7 p.m.

Detailed information on the forum is available on page 3A of this edition of the Post & Voice.

Maple Hill parade, fest cancelled Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Crews worked Sunday morning to remove trees down on the Courthouse Square in Burgaw after Hurricane Matthew.

The gazebo on the square sustained minor damage, but no other damage was reported.

Officials in Pender coastal towns were very concerned as Hurricane Matthew took aim at the Pender County shoreline. But when it was over, coastal areas saw less damage severe weather than inland portions of the county. “We were very blessed,� said Surf City Mayor Zander Guy. “It could have been a lot worse when you think about the people in Hati and Cuba.�

The beach in Surf City sustained heavy erosion, losing nine to 12 feet of elevation and the dune was breached in several places along the 1400 and 2000 blocks of Northshore Drive along with some flooding. “Saturday night when the wind switched to offshore, it blew sand back on the beach. I think we may have gotten some sand back that way,� said Guy. “Obviously when you are along the coast and you get four to 10 inches of rain, you are going to have some flooding.�

Guy credited work done by the town and the N.C. DOT to mitigate flooding problems

Due to the extensive flooding from Hurricane Matthew, the annual Maple Hill parade and festival scheduled for Oct. 15 has been cancelled.

There is no word yet on if the event will be rescheduled.

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Hurricane claims historic Poplar Grove Plantation oaks

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Holly Shelter Shooting Range opening postponed

The Holly Shelter Shooting Range ribbon cutting scheduled for Oct. 14 has been postponed.

The ribbon cutting event will be rescheduled, and updated information will be provided at a later date.

The event was postponed due to Northeast Cape Fear flooding along Shaw Highway from Hurricane Matthew.

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer

Hurricane Matthew left its mark on Poplar Grove Plantation, where it claimed four of the historic site’s prominent oaks. Three of the trees stood proudly on the front section of the property, providing shade and shelter for farmers’ market visitors each week.

The fourth tree was one of two prime wedding ceremony settings on the back lawn. It will long be remembered as the site where numerous couples shared their vows.

Wedding Director Chrissy Fennell spent much of the day calling future brides to impart the sad news. Some of the couples will choose another tree for their ceremonies, and others will opt for the gazebo. “We have had a lot of beautiful ceremonies under that tree,� said Fennell. “It’s heartbreaking, but we still have a lot of other beautiful trees on the property. This weekend, two weddings were

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supposed to be held there. I’ve called the brides for this year’s weddings, for next year and for 2018. They’re sad, and I’m sad. When I walked onto the property, I cried. It’s a beautiful tree, and it has lived a long life.�

Prior to Hurricane Matthew’s appearance, Poplar Grove Executive Director Caroline Lewis was aware that some of the trees on the property were not thriving, and she had consulted Connolly Tree Preservation in Push Mowers Wilmington about possible conservation efforts. “They had come out and given us a quick overview of some of the trees, so we could find out which ones we could possibly save. We knew there were some trees that were not thriving, and they had earmarked three of them at the front of the property where the farmers’ market is. We had lost one oak next to this one because of disease, and we were going to try to

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Arrest report

Geoffrey Shawn Abernathy, 41, 5607 Lindenshire Drive, Greensboro. Obtaining property under false pretense. Arrest

by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $100,000 secured bond.

Ellen Anne Atkinson, 20, 5 Stone Street 6, Wrightsville Beach.

Reckless driving to endanger/wanton disregard, fictitious or altered registration, resisting an officer, driving after consuming under 21 years, driving while license revoked while impaired.

Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Incarcerated under $3,000 secured bond.

Matthew Bland, 49, 9804 Tranquil Lane, Burgaw. Assault on a female, communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond.

Crayshawn Damond Brice, 20, 847 E. Arcadia Road, Riegelwood. Kidnapping, breaking and entering, larceny, identity theft, speeding, driving while license revoked. Arrest

by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $110,100 secured bond.

Aaron John Brown, 38, 4346 Sawmill Road, Leland. Failure to return rental property. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $500 secured bond.

Joshua Elmore Caison, 28, 9234 US Highway 421, Currie.

Assault with a deadly weapon, communicating threats, driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $600 secured bond.

Isabel Cecilia Canihan, 16, 208 Contrail Drive, Hampstead.

Disorderly conduct, resisting an officer, assault on a government official or employee. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department.

Released under $500 secured bond.

Adam Doninger, 46, 13 Hollow Drive, Plymouth, New Hampshire. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released.

James Robert Evans, 43, 247 Fontana Lane, Siloam. Driving while license revoked while impaired, reckless driving to endanger, driving while impaired, possession of marijuana. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $8,000 secured bond.

Tamara Garner, 56, 6317 Shinnwood Road, Wilmington.

Speeding, driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,000 secured bond.

Henry Herbert Giles, IV, 43, 2012 Island Creek Road, Rocky Point. Burning personal property, assault on a female. Arrest

by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated, no bond.

Nancy Peterson Goff, 44, 111 Marlboro Farms Road, Rocky Point. Probation violation. Arrest by Department of Protective Services. Released under $15,000 secured bond.

Amber Michelle Grubb, 19, 185 Hoover Road, Hampstead.

Possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $500 secured bond.

Jason Michael Hash, 34, 203 Sunset Road, Jacksonville. Habitual impaired driving. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated.

Devereaux Scott Hewett, 43, 101 Inlet Court, Hampstead.

Simple assault, child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released.

Mark Allen Hewett, Jr., 32, 22 Back Road, Currie. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated.

Sharon Renee King, 45, 495 Marley Drive, Currie. Simple assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond.

Tara Rene King, 27, 111 Allison Street, Rose Hill. Larceny of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen automobile. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond.

Melissa Jenness Longnecker, 37, 44 Kimwood Lane, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired, drinking while driving. Arrest

by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

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Terrance Tyrone Luines, 24, 650 US Highway 117, Burgaw.

Expired registration, failure to reduce speed, failure to give name and address. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $4,000 secured bond.

Jamie Robert McCann, 29, 200 Susan Drive, Hampstead. Trespassing, resisting an officer, assault on a government official or employee, malicious conduct by a prisoner. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Incarcerated under $15,000 secured bond.

Samuel Joseph Moore, Jr., 28, 3828 Piney Woods Road, Watha.

Probation violation. Arrest by Department of Public Safety.

Incarcerated under $20,000 secured bond.

Kimberly Renee Orr, 26, 2030 Blueberry Road, Currie. Probation violation. Arrest by Probation Officer. Incarcerated under $5,000 secured bond.

Vaughn Develle Pearsall, 45, 8107 Piney Woods Road, Willard.

Driving while license revoked, flee/elude arrest with motor vehicle. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,500 secured bond.

Michael Dayne Powell, 27, 110 Glendale Village Lot 3, Wallace.

Larceny of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen motor vehicle.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond.

Donna Maria Schultz, 25, 462 Gus Bryant Road, Riegelwood.

Criminal trespass. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released, no bond.

Jeremy Scott, 40, 216 N. 29th Street, Wilmington. Failure to stop at stop sign or red light, child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond.

Nathan Nathaniel Shearer, 26, 247 Seashore Drive, Sneads Ferry. DWI. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond.

Russell Crump Sigman, Jr., 45, 242 Kimwood Lane, Rocky Point. Driving while license revoked while impaired, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,100 secured bond.

Aaron Lamont Smith, 42, 128 Herring Loop Road, Wallace.

Assault with a deadly weapon, assault on a female, driving while impaired, driving left of center, driving while license revoked, failure to heed light or siren, failure to wear a seatbelt, resisting an officer, child abuse, child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $36,300 secured bond.

Edgar Leslie Smith, Jr., 35, 833 Cutthru Road, Kelly. Larceny.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $6,000 secured bond.

Shannon Marie Swinson, 46, 210 Memory Lane, Burgaw.

Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated.

David Lamel Times, 36, 175 Wolfridge Road, Leland. Driving while impaired, driving while license revoked, expired registration. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $6,000 secured bond.

Rebecca Peyton Vause, 37, 706 Conch Street, Hampstead.

Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Incarcerated.

Christopher Gerald Wallace, 36, 10044 NC Highway 210, Rocky Point. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Incarcerated.

Latoya Nicole Williams, 28, 315 South Dudley Street 1, Burgaw. Resisting an officer, child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $675 secured bond.

Information taken from reports from county municipal police department, Highway Patrol, and the Pender County Sheriff’s Office.

Arrest reports are public record.

Not all arrests result in a determination of guilt.

Coast

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Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

A Town of Surf City worker picks up storm debris along the beach Sunday morning as sight-seers walk along the beach.

Poplar Grove

Continued from page 1A save the other by doing some in-ground fertilizer treatments – but nature decided for us. We just feel really fortunate that no one was hurt, and the way the trees fell didn’t sacrifice any of the healthy tress that are still standing. Before nature made that decision, we knew that for every tree that was going to go

Matthew

Continued from page 1A the flooding, which will peak later this week.

“If the Northeast Cape Fear River goes to 16 feet, it will be like Hurricane Fran.

The Black River is going to look like Hurricane Floyd.

We will have some homes damaged along the Black River,” Collins said.

The Black River was already at 27.23 feet at the Tomahawk gauge upriver from Pender in Sampson County

with helping the water situation.

“There are still some areas that need improvement and we are addressing those,” Guy said.

The mayor praised the work of town employees for working to keep residents safe and get the power back on quickly.

“On behalf of the town council, I want to express our gratitude to the town employees for their faithful service in getting out in bad weather and taking care of the people. I’ve been mayor 17 years and this was the most cooperative effort between the town and citizens I’ve seen during a storm,” Guy said. “I think technology helps get information out quickly.

People are more in tune to infor mation and following that information. All things considered, we fared well during this storm.”

down we would be planting another to replace it. We feel like we should be good stewards by repopulating the grounds with some oaks that will hopefully one day become quite majestic for future generations to enjoy,” said Lewis.

The age of the oaks have not yet been determined, but they have been estimated to be more than 150 years old. Poplar Grove remained closed to the public Monday and Tuesday while staff and volunteers

worked together to clean up the grounds. Lewis noted that one of the direct descendants of the Foy family joined in to lend a helping hand, as well. She said that the staff and volunteers have been rock solid, and she has been amazed by what they have been able to accomplish in such a short time.

Other helpers showed up Monday, as well, when they heard that Poplar Grove’s American flag was stuck in the heights of one of its mas-

sive trees. Pender EMS and Fire made an appearance with Ladder 16. The men worked to free the flag from the lofty branches so that it could be raised back to its glory at the plantation.

Poplar Grove Plantation, located at 10200 Hwy. 17 N., welcomes volunteers who would like to join in its mission of conservation, preservation and education. For more information, visit www.poplargrove. org.

Monday. The previous record at that gauge was 27.1 feet.

B e at t y ’s B r i d g e Ro a d , which crosses the Black River into Bladen County, was already flooded by the river late Monday, with residents along the river evacuated. Crooms Bridge Road east of Burgaw was also blocked by Northeast Cape Fear floodwaters late Monday evening.

Collins expects Hwy. 53 east of Burgaw to be flooded and closed later this week, as well as flooding in the River Bend, River Birch communities, and along Shaw Highway.

Western Pender County will

see flooding and road closures as well.

Emergency officials remind motorist to follow the “turn around, don’t drown” advice and not cross flooded roadways.

Collins says the Emergency Management website and Facebook page will have current road closure information.

“We are going to push that information out to the public through Facebook and the website,” Collins said. “We had a lot of people checking in with us during the storm on Facebook.”

No Pender EMS & Fire Report this week due to the storm

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By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer A Community Fun Day will be held Nov. 5 at Moores Creek National Battlefield Park from noon until 5 p.m. The occasion is being sponsored by Communities Uniting, a non-profit organization that was founded six years ago by Carolyn Wilson, along with her husband, the late Minister Ar mond Wilson.

The Fun Day is also supported each year by St. Mary U.H.C. in Atkinson, and Pastor Elder Jerry McLean. The focus of the event is on giving, equipping, feeding and establishing unity among all people. The day of fun will offer a variety of free food, entertainment, prizes, games and more.

Wilson said that although she lost her husband last year, she plans to keep going on with the annual Community Fun Day until people stop coming.

“What this is about is taking the church outside of the four walls and connecting all types of people together.

It’s about letting the young people know that you can be a Christian and still have fun.

We’re out there to network and give information; and just love on the hurting, feed the hungry, and let people know that love is still available,”

said Wilson.

Wilson said that they always get a huge crowd. Free hamburgers and hot dogs will be served, along with goodies such as chips, cookies, pies and cakes. Lemonade, tea and other drinks will be available as well. For the kids, there will be horseback riding, hula hoops and board games. A new

activity at this year’s Fun day will include having stilt walkers on site, so that children who are interested can learn how to walk on stilts.

Pastor Gardener Eakins, from Shiloh Church, will be speaking at the event. Also, each year features a fashion show that emphasizes a different culture. This year’s models

will showcase African dress.

Participants can also look forward to Bingo, dancing and singing. Comedians will be another highlight that is sure to bring smiles and laughs.

“There are a lot of different things we have going on, giving back to the community. We have a good time. My husband and I started this to bring people together. There is so much going on in the church, but the church sometimes doesn’t go out to where the hurting people really are. The Lord put on our hearts to go out to where they are and give them the Word, to give them a message - give them some love and food and fellowship, so they will want to come to church, they will want to hope for a better life and for a better tomorrow. We’re just trying to motivate people in a positive way,” said Wilson.

With a food line that can get pretty long, and with many children expected to attend the event, volunteers are always needed. Wilson said that monitors around the park and people to man game tables would be helpful, as well. Those who would like to volunteer can contact Carolyn Wilson at (910) 470-7736.

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The Bazaar offers beautiful holiday wreaths, swags and centerpieces, as well as one-of-a-kind handmade craft items, and many $10-or-less crafts that are perfect as gifts.

A handcrafted pre-lit seashell tree and a pre-lit, decorated “skinny” tree, perfect for display in a corner, will be raffled, as well as many specialty baskets.

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Profits from the Bazaar are used by the ECW to extend their outreach efforts in this community, providing donations to the 4Cs Food Pantry, the Masters Table, Safe Haven, Good Shepherd Center, and others. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 107 Deerfield Drive in Hampstead, behind the Port City Java on Route 17. For more details, please call 910-270-4221.

Landfil to accept storm yard debris The Running Deer Landfill, located at 7200 N.C. Hwy. 210, north of Hampstead, will accept yard debris from Hurricane Matthew. The landfill will not charge Pender County homeowners.

This service is for homeowners only. Contractors are not eligible for free drop-off.

At this time, do not leave your yard debris on the state right-of-way.

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If you need assistance call the EM office at 910- 259-1210.

Food safety following a storm Residents have weathered Hurricane Matthew. So let’s not get sick from food poisoning. With power outages, foods spoil.

The Pender County Office of Emergency Management urges residents to keep their refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible.

A refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours if is remains unopened. Keep a refrigerator at 40 degrees or cooler for proper food storage.

Refrigerator foods should be safe as long as the power was out for no more than four

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Discard all perishable foods, including meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and leftovers, that has been above 40 degrees for two hours or more.

A full freezer will store foods for up to 48 hours. A freezer half full will keep food safe for 24 hours. If a thermometer in the freezer reads 40 degrees or below it is deemed safe and may be refrozen.

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Fifty pounds of dry ice will keep an 18 cubic foot fully stocked freezer cold for two days.

“Never rely on appearance or odor,” said Tom Collins, the director of Pender County Emergency Management.

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Pender Stories

My Bucket List keeps overflowing

Bill Messer You would think as I go doddering through the “Golden Years” I would spend more time on park benches, watching the children play, and ruminating on the past - what I can remember of it, serene in the feeling of accomplishment, of a life lived to its fullest.

Unfortunately, my own experience is anything but serene, it’s more like panic.

“Ha, Ha,” I laughed at the silly old men in the movie, “Those are nothing like the things that would be on my list.”

Even so, I’m nowhere near having a completed list, let alone making much progress toward checking the items off.

Here’s the thing. I’m very lucky that I have been able to accomplish most of everything I had dreamed of having and doing, at least through the eyes of a teenager in answering the eternal question, “What do you want to do with your life?”

Really, there was no plan at all, I just assumed that since most of my friends seemed to have plans, and knew what they wanted to do, and I since I mostly hung out with them, I just sort of thought I would keep up with my peers.

In the end, I did, but it certainly wasn’t because of a carefully crafted strategy.

It was because I listened to the advice of my elders who came along at critical times, once I was out on my own, and experienced enough with the way the world works to recognize the value of advice from someone who knows better.

In the end, I managed to get through Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to self-

actualization, in which you accept you are about as good as you’re gonna’ get, given in and accepted the life you’ve made for yourself.

“But wait!” my inner self yells out, “I still have stuff I want to see and do.”

And, take it from me, you can load it up with things you know you will never do, or load it up with predictable items, things you may actually be able to do. Mine has a couple of impossibles, some highly unlikelies, and the rest are comfortable and achievable, most like a ‘one of these days’ list - and some household chores I put off, the things I know I ought to do but hope to be able to ignore.

And that’s what a ‘bucket list’ is all about, the things you always wanted to do but had put aside during your earlier life of family and career. Now you have the time and if you’re lucky there will be a lot of things in the bucket, none being ‘sit on a park bench and wait for the clock to run out’.

I was lucky, I guess, and with my prior life plan of no plan at all, I worked at a number of things, but always viewed work as the thing necessary to let me get the toys I wanted, and as income went up over the years, I managed to have satisfactory versions of the big toys, pre-owned sometimes, and as I settled into retirement, and avoiding the park bench, I started shuffling around in the dusty items and dead bugs at the bottom of my bucket, largely the nice-to-do-butnot-essential items, and the things most men do involving the garage and power tools of all kinds. I had made some furniture pieces, made some pottery, I whittled some spoons, made some wooden bowls, dabbled around with and revisited some of the things I had tried earlier, like drawing and painting, and even took piano lessons.

And now my bucket list more resembles a chore list, the chores I try to put off until another day. I mean, our

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The frayed pages and rusty spiral binding of this old book mirror a lifetime of interests

My Spin

Tom Campbell

Race The first step in resolving any conflict or problem is to admit that you have one.

Let’s admit that we have a race problem. Not only is it divisive, but it is killing us – literally and figuratively -

impeding our progress and overall welfare.

Half a century after The Civil Rights Act (1964), The Voting Rights Act (1965) and legislation dealing with housing and employment we have failed to achieve the goals Dr. Martin Luther King elaborated in his “I Have a Dream” speech. We passed laws but attitudes and prejudice obviously haven’t improved as much as many hoped and may even be worsening.

Whether we Caucasians want to admit it or not the road to better incomes and conditions is much rockier for African Americans than it is for us. There is now, as it has always been, white privilege and we can talk all we want about equal opportunity, achievement through hard

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Jefferson Weaver

Banshees, blessings and bare feet I told a buddy Sunday morning that I had never realized the joy and blessings of a dry pair of shoes.

Hurricane Matthew taught me that lesson Saturday night. Unlike a lot of people, I have never been one to take a tropical storm for granted. I admit, I often enjoy them more than I should – not the destruction, of course, but the power and quite honestly, the excitement that comes with a violent equinoctial. You get to see a lot of God’s incredible strength and his more incredible mercy, as well as both the good and bad sides of people.

At first, we weren’t that worried about the water rising behind our house. After all, Hurricane Floyd flooded the place, but that was a once-in-a-liftetime flood. Matthew is the fourth 500-year flood I have covered.

We were watching the news, like everyone else, when the banshees screamed out of the storm and we were suddenly in the dark. One moment, we were checking the water rising in the yard, and the next, we lost the generator, and water was flowing through the house.

We piled things on top of things as the water rose past the tops of my boots. I had already fetched the canoe just in case we had to flee, but it was more to keep it from being whisked away by the storm. Miss Rhonda and I always expect trouble from hurricanes, so we were somewhat prepared, but not for water flowing through and surrounding our home.

I’d left my waders on the porch after one trip or another – moving the truck again, fetching the canoe – and they washed away as the brown water of the swamps I love became an enemy, instead of an old and dear

Jefferson Weaver friend. My battered old jump boots were on the porch as well as my “everyday” riding boots. The last pair was out in the truck, a hundred yards across four feet of water away, so I went barefooted for the longest time in years.

Normally, I look on being shoeless outside as unsafe, and rude to other folks.

But on Saturday night and Sunday, until late in the afternoon, I felt something that overrode my embarrassment -- namely every acorn, every pine cone, every rock, stick and sharp object hiding under the flowing water.

You learn to value things like shoes when you’re wading through a submerged obstacle course. Clothes, too – we saved all we could, but how many are salvageable remains to be seen.

We struggled mightily to get ”important” books up high. It’s hard to write off old friends, even those that can nowadays be easily replaced with a credit card and a visit to Amazon. They won’t feel and smell the same – but they ain’t nothing but things.

Our critters were not amused; the dogs generally live half their time in the

back yard, but their beloved deck was awash, as was the living room carpet. It’s hard to fit a full family of dogs on a three-seater couch, and somebody always ended up perching like a library lion on the footstool – which is now more of a sponge than a place I can rest my aching feet and gimpy leg.

We had to make some hard choices by the glow of dimming flashlights and candles the other night; I can’t tell you if we made all the right ones, but I doubt it.

By daylight, things were actually worse. I fetched what I could throughout the morning, when I wanted to be in church, and we made plans to move into the camper trailer.

How long that will be home, I cannot tell you.

Whether the fence held up, and we can keep the dogs at our house a hundred yards off while we live in the camper – I can’t tell you.

Whether my saddles were high enough in the barn to avoid the water, I can’t tell you. Whether or not this book, that gun, that souvenir, or that memento survives – I can’t tell you.

I know what I can tell you – there are a lot of folks out there in far worse shape than missus and myself. I have to remind myself of that, when it strikes home exactly how much we have lost, especially when we don’t yet know exactly what we’ve lost.

But I try to focus on what we have.

We have each other. We saved the “Wedding box,” a lot of pictures, our Bibles, and other stuff. We have a plan to rebuild – shoot, Donna was talking about that before the waters had even dropped -- and I have the sure and certain knowl-

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How much does a funeral cost?

Dear Savvy Senior, How much does an average funeral and body burial cost? I need to make funeral arrangements for my aunt, who’s terminally ill, and would like to have a cost idea going in so I can plan and budget appropriately.

The Executor Dear Executor, It definitely pays to know what charges to expect when pre-planning a funeral. Most people don’t have a clue, and can often be upsold thousands of dollars worth of extra services you may not want or need. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect.

Funeral prices The first thing you need to be aware of is that funeral costs will vary considerably depending on your geographic location, the funeral home you choose and the funeral choices you make. With that said, here’s a breakdown of what an average funeral costs, nationwide, according to recent data from the National Funeral Directors Association.

•Professional services fee: This is a basic non-declinable fee that covers the funeral provider’s time, expertise and overhead. $2,000 •Transfer of the remains: This is for picking up the body and taking it to the funeral home. $310 •Embalming and body preparation: Embalming is usually mandatory for opencasket viewing, otherwise it’s not required unless the body is going to be transported across state lines.

Embalming costs $695. Other body preparations, which

includes hairdressing and cosmetics runs $250.

•Funeral viewing and ceremony: If the viewing and funeral ceremony is at the funeral home, you’ll be charged for use of the chapel and any necessary staff.

Costs: $420 for viewing, and $495 for funeral ceremony.

•Metal casket: This is a big money maker for funeral homes, with markups of up to 300 percent over the wholesale price. $2,395.

•Funeral transportation: Use of hearse and driver $318 to transport the body to the cemetery. Use of a service car/van $143.

•Memorial printed package: This includes printed pro g rams and memorial guest book. $155.

In addition to these costs, there are a number of other related expenses such as flowers for the funeral (around $200 to $400), the newspaper obituary fee ($100 to $600 or more), the clergy honorarium ($200 to $300) and extra copies of the death certificate ($5 to $35 per copy depending on the state).

And, a number of large cemetery costs like the plot or mausoleum fee, the vault or grave liner that’s required by most cemeteries, and the opening and closing of the grave, all of which average between $2,000 and $4,000; and the gravestone, which typic ally c os ts be twe e n $1,000 and $3,000.

All told, the average cost of a total funeral today is

around $11,000 or more.

Ways to save If you aunt’s estate can’t afford this, there are ways to save. For starters, you should know that prices can vary significantly by funeral provider, so it’s wise to shop around.

If you need some help finding an affordable provider, your area funeral consumers alliance program may be able to refer you. See Funerals.org/local-fca or call 802-865-8300 for contact information.

There are also free websites you can turn to, like Parting.com that lets you compare prices, and FuneralDecisions.com that will provide estimates from local funeral homes based on what you want.

When evaluating funeral providers, be sure you get an itemized price list of services and products so you can accurately compare and choose what you want.

But, the most significant way to save on a funeral is to request a “direct burial” or “direct cremation.”

With these options your aunt would be buried or cremated shortly after death, which skips the embalming and viewing. If she wants a memorial service you can have it at the graveside or at her place of worship without the body. These services usually run between $600 and $2,000, not counting cemetery charges.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

On Island Time

Missy (Gail) Ostrishko Post & Voice Columnist www.gailo.com

Timeless truths Time is on my side, yes it is. However, time waits for no one, and no one can create time.

Yet we talk about ‘making time’ to do what we value, and ‘taking time’ to get things done.

Most folks feel they have no free time, yet all time is free.

We all want more time, yet we get all the time there is.

It is one of very few, if not the only absolute equitable aspect of life: we all get exactly the same amount of time regardless of how we spend it, and we don’t get more until we use what we have.

Time is an interesting phenomenon; abstract yet absolute, finite yet infinite, a revered nonrenewable resource, always in high demand, yet sometimes squandered shamelessly.

I gained a new appreciation for the power of our perspective one time from a speaker I heard sharing her very personal story as a survivor of the Miracle on the Hudson.

She described many details of the decisions, exchanges and experiences that occurred from the time the engine lost power and drifted downward into the river, to the frenzy that occurred as the plane flooded with freezing water, through the survivors being shuttled to safety onto nearby ships. She reported believing for sure that she was going to die; not once but twice during this overwhelming ordeal; once during their descent from the air, and again when the plane filled with water.

Her most remarkable revelation revolved around the realization that while we all have a clear concept of time; we know there are 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour and 24 hours in a day, we know not how much time we actually have to pursue our purpose on this planet.

This experience gave her, and her audience, a whole new appreciation for the value of time. She communicated a keen curiosity regarding how people she had encountered that day would remember her. She hoped she had come across as a kind, caring person, and made a point from then on to become that person, so if there was ever a next time she would have no doubt in her head or heart. This was her priority as she pondered her plunge to potential death.

Having seen the movie Sully recently, I have a new appreciation for the entire experience.

Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care? Yes and yes, for sure. I have often wondered who is the keeper of time, and who determined we should spring forward and fall back? But time is what it is, and try as I might there is no squeezing more out of what exists.

So take time and make time today for whatever is truly important to you. Not quite sure what that is? Take a close look at how you invest your time, energy and resources.

Time flies, but you are the pilot!

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Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer Great visitor My daughter, Edith Hill, was planning to visit from Louisiana last week on Monday, October 3rd. Everybody was working and trying to figure out who could pick her up at the airport. Tommy’s wife, Sunnie, was elected so she brought Edith to my house and then caught a 2 p.m. flight out to New Orleans for a week long EMT conference.

Stephen had brought his car here on Sunday for Edith to use all week. How wonderful it would be to have a driver all week. Monday night we celebrated David’s birthday at Texas Roadhouse, but I think I made him two years older than he really was. Sorry about that.

Tuesday we saw Tommy, Katelyn and Jacob with a dinner at Something Fishy.

The fried shrimp were delicious. We met them there since Edith could get us there and back. Wednesday Edith took me to a medical appointment in Wilmington.

On the way back home, Edith decided to get barbecue and all the trimmings so Stephen had a chance to have dinner with us at home.

Thursday I introduced Edith to Lane’s Ferry Grill right next to the bridge over the Cape Fear River on 210 going to Hampstead. Boy, did I enjoy eating well all week.

Edith decided she had better try to get a flight home on Friday instead of Saturday because of the hurricane.

So she left on a 6 a.m. flight

Campbell

Continued from page 4A work and level playing fields but it isn’t completely equal.

Let us agree that the vast majority of men and women in law enforcement are good people earnestly trying to ensure our safety, but people of color are more likely to be stopped while driving and given citations in larger percentages than are whites.

People of color are more often involved in shootings and violent crimes. They belong to gangs in greater percentages. People of color receive harsher court sentences and represent a larger percentage of the prison population than do whites. They drop out of school in higher rates, forcing them into lower skilled, lower paying jobs. Single-parent homes are too prevalent.

There is evidence of racial prejudice and even hatred among all races. It’s no won-

Friday morning.

I really hated to see her leave, but I wanted her to get home safely too. It was wonderful having a visit. We wondered how she could get to the airport. Stephen had a very simple solution. She would pick him up in his car in Burgaw and he would take her to the airport before heading to work. Edith woke me at 4:30 a.m. to see her off at home.

I decided to stay up and get a few things done while I had an extra hour or two. So guess what? I stayed home all day Friday and Edith met Joe in Monroe, LA and she and Joe were home at 1:00 p.m.

Friday was a day of preparation for Hurricane Matthew.

I made a “nest’ in the front hall, I had a little chair, a huge, heavy sleeping bag to protect me and several pillows. Finally I decided I would go to bed. I went right to sleep. I never heard any rain or wind. On Saturday, my neighbors reported that the wind raged all night and he lost several shingles off of the roof.

There were many limbs down in my yard, but only one of the large decorative round balls fell off the dogwood tree on the deck.

How the good Lord blessed me once again. My neighbor, Elaine, said she had a gas stove and offered to boil some eggs for me on Sunday. When she brought the eight hardboiled eggs over the electricity came back on. I had peeled them and put them in the not too cool refrigerator very quickly. I thanked the Lord for having wonderful neighbors.

My brother, Bobby Crowley, called from Kill Devil Hills to check on me. They had no trouble. Their home is up on a high bank. A Burgaw cousin, Penn Whiteside, called from Birmingham, Alabama to see how we were faring. Actually I think he is my nephew by marriage. I love him and Sarah Ward, his wife.

My neighbor, Billy Daw-

son, and his brother-in-law, Sammie, came by to check on the debris in the yard-only limbs and a large limb from the pear tree. The deer have enjoyed the pears from the tree for the last week. Fortunately, the corn in the field next to me was harvested last week.

Monday morning How fortunate we were to wake up to bright sun shining. Also, it was so cool I had to put on a heavy jacket to get warm. Is Fall really coming? Maybe the sun will stay out long enough to dry up some of the flash flood water.

We know the bible says the rain falls on the just and the unjust-but I would just as soon have it go away now. I had not checked my mail on Friday or Saturday, so on Sunday I put on Arthur’s rubber boots and ventured out to the mailbox. The ground was a little soggy, but not too bad. Limbs were on the ground-large and smallbut not anything dangerous.

How lucky we are to not have gotten the predicted tornadoes.

There are many more places where there is much damage and we are asking God to bless all those who need help. I pray for the safety of all the electrical workers, anyone who has to work outside, especially around downed power lines, firemen, police, sheriff ’s deputies, EMTs and all who might be in danger.

Also for newspaper folks who try to report on storms, tornadoes, high water and other dangerous situations.

The worst of the storm for us may be over, but now the work of getting rid of debris, repairing homes, and getting people back to their homes begins.

May we all try to work together to help where we can. God bless us in America as we vote on a president for our nation. Whoever wins the presidency will have an awesome job. God Bless America.

Shalom!

der we can’t even talk to each other about race. Conversations quickly turn emotional, inflammatory, include code words and racial undertones.

Blacks don’t trust whites, whites distrust blacks and both have issues with Hispanics. And when we hear elected officials like Congressman Robert Pittenger making comments that are obviously racially biased it only fuels the fires of prejudice, distrust and hatred. Talking about the recent riots and racial problems in Charlotte Pittenger told a BBC interviewer, “The grievance in their mind is – the animus, the anger – they hate white people because white people are successful and they’re not.” Statements like these should repulse whites, but understandably reinforce the beliefs among minorities that they are considered inferior.

Before things escalate further we need to stop the battle among the races and open meaningful, unemotion-

al and fair-minded dialogue.

Those of all races must begin with the acceptance of and responsibility for attitudes and practices that disrupt racial harmony, promote discrimination and prevent equal opportunity. Each must redouble efforts to repair trust and improve the statusquo. Not only must they respectfully speak their truths but also be active listeners to hear the positions of others.

It cannot be a one-way street, but if people of goodwill come together and charitably and humbly accept responsibility and pledge to work for the betterment of all we can find ways to improve racial harmony and the wellbeing for all.

We are not and never have been a homogeneous society.

That’s not the goal, but we can and must be better than we currently are. There are enough issues for us to fight without fighting each other.

Tom Campbell is former assistant North Carolina State

Library to host first virtual family history fair

@ Your Library

By Mike Taylor Pender County Libraries Director Special to the Post & Voice October is national Family History Month and Pender County Public Library in Burgaw is celebrating by hosting a viewing party on Saturday, Oct. 15 of North Carolina’s first Virtual Family History Fair in the meeting room. A different presentation about researching family history will be streaming on our big screen at the top of each hour starting at 10:00am.

The last broadcast is at 1 p.m., concluding by 2 p.m.

The event is free and table seating and refreshments will be provided. No reservations will be taken, but seats are available on a first come, first served basis. Attendees are welcomed to come to one or all of the hourly sessions.

In addition, the Dallas Herring Carolina Heritage Research Center across the street will be open extended hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The center is an annex of the library and contains a renowned collection for family heritage and local history research for the middle Cape Fear re gion, par ticularly Pender, Duplin, and Sampson counties. The library is located at 103 S. Cowan St. in Burgaw.

The Family History Fair programs are presented by the N.C. Gover nment and Heritage Library and the State Archives of North Carolina, sponsored by the Friends of the Archives. Following is the program that will be broadcast live in the Pender County Public Library meeting room.

10 a.m. Genealogical Research at the North Carolina Gover nment and Heritage Library and the State Archives of North Carolina.

State Library and Archives of N.C. staff members will discuss the types of materials, collections, and services available at their respective repositories in Raleigh. Presented by N.C. Government and Heritage Library and the Treasurer and is creator/ host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of NC issues. NC Spin airs Saturday at 7 a.m. on WILM in Wilmington.

Weaver

Continued from page 4A edge of salvation through Jesus Christ.

We’ll have some incredible challenges in the coming weeks – and by we, I mean not just our family but those others who have seen much more tragedy than just the loss of some stuff.

But you know something?

It will be all right. Dogs can be washed, guns cleaned, saddles scrubbed, clothes replaced.

It’s all just stuff.

Someday, I might even be able to again enjoy the blessings of bare feet, without thinking about the banshees that howled when Matthew came to call.

State Archives of N.C. 11 a.m. Freedman’s Bureau Records More valuable to all Southern Research Than You Might Have Thought. Many pertinent records are found in the Freedmen’s Bureau Records of Field Offices for the various states. It is very important to note that a common misunderstanding is that this record group only encompasses records of freed slaves.

While it does contain records of freedmen, it includes a lot of information about impoverished southern families, regardless of race. Presented by professional genealogist Diane L. Richard, principal of MosaicRPM. Noon. Online Research Tools from the N.C. Government and Heritage Library and the State Archives of N.C. Discussion on online resources from both the Library and Archives such as the NC Digital Collections as well as a few resources that you might find helpful from other institutions. Presented by State Archives and Gover nment and Heritage Library.

1 p.m. Genealogy and Local History Collections. Public libraries are a valuable resource when conducting local or family research. Join us for a panel discussion featuring local history and genealogy librarians from across North Carolina.

Genealogy is said to be America’s most popular past time. One online tool available free of charge to all library visitors, at either location in Burgaw or Hampstead, is Internet access to Ancestry. com. It’s a great starting place to look up your ancestors.

This past week library staff found an original photograph of a baby girl from 1905 that a customer had left in a book that had not

checked out in many years.

On the back was written the name of the baby and that she was four months old.

Library staff member Aimee Mitchell posted the photo to Pender Public Libraries Face Book page and it reached over 12,000 people, was shared 267 times, with 471 likes.

Through our Face Book page, Pender County Public Libraries, people took up the challenge to solve the mystery of who this darling little girl named Louise Elizabeth Sessoms was using online research tools of genealogy.

They shared and we learned that she was the daughter of John Kelly Sessoms and Claudia Prince Sessoms, that she was born Sept. 2, 1905 and died Nov. 24, 1996. She grew up to graduate from Duke University in 1925 and never married. Her brother was Raymond D. Sessoms. She grew up and died in Wake County. We would like to return the photo to person who can demonstrate their kinship to this interesting lady.

Ancestry.com turned up census records, her death certificate, and even the page of her Duke yearbook where we could see a photo of what a lovely young woman she grew up to be. All these records additional tips as her life story began to emerge.

Our Carolina Heritage Research Center is regularly open Thursday=Friday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please come Oct. 15 and take advantage of the extended hours closing at 5 p.m. as we celebrate Family History Month. Try your hand at research, or come browse and tour. For more information call us at 910-259-1234 or visit us online at penderpubliclibrary.org

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Wedding planned

Together with their parents, Loni M. Watson and Marcus Jahmeel Williams announce the upcoming celebration of their marriage Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. at 200 Peachtree Street N.W., Atlanta, Georgia. Loni received a B.S. degree in Psychology at Morgan State University in Baltimore and a Master of Science degree in Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology from Rochester Institute of Technology. Jahmeel received a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering at Florida A&M University and dual master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration(MBA) at Arizona State University. The couple has relocated from Seattle to Atlanta where Loni is employed with Microsoft Corporation as a User Experience Researcher and Jahmeel is employed with Lockheed Martin as a Senior Operations Engineer. Loni is the daughter of Mrs. Alene Watson and Mr. Basil Watson of Bronx, New York and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gray of Brampton, Ontario. Jahmeel is the son of Mrs. Lorena Jordan Williams and the late Rev. Woodrow Williams, Jr. and the grandson of Mrs. Molissa B. Jordan of Burgaw.

Messer

Continued from page 4A days are not a limitless as they once were, and certain long range goals can be moved over into the ‘waste of time’ column.

Most of my list items have something to do with musical instruments; guitar, banjo and piano. I’m not any good with any of them and probably won’t ever be, but I have learned how to read music, match the notes up with the correct keys, and am finding ways to enjoy the instruments any way, it’s just a matter of setting expectations realistically. My favorite music books are in the category ‘big note easy play’ and that’s just my speed.

My piano instructor, Thur-

man Lucas, told me I was getting close to being good enough to play in a recital.

I asked him, “What age group?”

He said, “The beginner class, mostly seven year-olds.”

I told him, “No thanks, no way am I going to be upstaged by a bunch of seven yearolds.”

Some of those young kids are good, I mean really good.

Some of my little projects are simple, but doable, and shared with others, at least.

When I was in grade school, one of the things we made in art class was potholders, made on little square looms with brightly colored loops of cloth. Almost everyone I knew had one or more made by the grandkids.

A couple of weeks ago I saw a news story about a 92 year old man in hospice care,

surrounded by ‘preemie caps’ he had made, little ski-caps to keep premature infants warm while in the NICU, neonatal intensive care unit. When I worked at Duke University Medical Center, I got to know some of the nurses and patients in the chemotherapy treatment center, and I saw chemo patients shivering, even under blankets, while receiving their chemical IV drips. I learned how to make the caps in various sizes on round plastic looms - quick and easy and inexpensive and fun enough, and worthwhile I think to make some and send ‘em off to the hospital.

Naturally all the grandkids are getting caps ‘grandpa’ made.

The items rattling around in my bucket are plentiful, but largely inconsequential, being short-term in nature, and not

Obituaries

George H. Highsmith Jr. BURGAW -- George H. Highsmith, Jr. died peacefully at home on Oct. 8, 2016.

The oldest son of George H. Highsmith and Isla Ward Highsmith, he is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Catherine Highsmith; three children, Martha Highsmith, Jane Highsmith, and Al Highsmith and his wife Janet; three grandchildren, Georgia Farrior and husband Nate, Harley Blanton and husband Duane, and Alisa Fussell and husband John-Mark; two nieces, Ann Lindsey Sult and husband Jim of Prescott, Arizona, and Virginia Lindsey Cole of Laramie, Wyoming; and friend Emily Baker who was like a daughter to him.

He was blessed by five great-grandchildren who gave him great joy: Windsor Middleton Farrior, George Fisher Blanton, Nathan John-Ward Farrior, Isla Stephen Blanton, and Hattie B. Farrior; and four stepgreat-grandchildren, Noah Blanton, Eli Blanton, Adam Blanton, and Ella Blanton.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Jane Highsmith Lindsey, his brother, Charles Ward Highsmith, and his dear friend, George Wells.

George loved his family, his farm, and his church.

He lived in Pender County his entire life with the exception of his service to his country in World War II. He was a Staff Sergeant in General Patton’s Army and was awarded a Bronze Star for heroic action, a good

expensive.

No globe-circling expeditions, no mountains to climb.

There are still parts of Pender county I haven’t seen, and the steps at the fitness center are as rewarding to summit as

conduct medal, and a combat infantry badge. He received four battle stars and was recommended for a battlefield commission. He was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation as platoon sergeant. He led a company of heavy machine guns in combat and was acting company commander of M Company. He remained close to the men in his unit throughout his life.

He was active in the community for his whole life.

He served as president and treasurer of the Atkinson Hunting Club for 38 years. He was elected a charter member of ASCS and served for 30 years. He was a member of the board of directors of the Pender Memorial Hospital Board, Black River Health Services Board, Tru-Blue Cooperative Board, and Pender County Schools Advisory Board. He was a member of Atkinson Masonic Lodge #612 for more than 50 years and a charter member of the Atkinson Ruritan Club.

George was life-long member of Caswell Presbyterian Church. He served the church as Treasurer for 21 years, and was a Deacon and Elder, serving as an officer for more than 50 years. He taught the Men’s Bible Class for more than 60 years, beginning in 1946. He was instrumental in gaining approval for the first lay person, a woman, to serve as minister of the church and officiate at Communion.

He received the Outstanding Older Adult award from the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic in 2001.

He lived his faith every day. He regularly visited members of the community and loved to share the bounty of his farm with friends and neighbors. He believed in tithing and was generous to the church and to neighbors in need. He had many friends and was admired, respected, and loved. He was a role model for his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many others.

T h e f a m i l y r e c e ive d friends at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 at Caswell Pres-

byterian Church with service at 11 a.m. in the church sanctuary. C.R.E. Richard Wurtzel and C.R.E. Randa Scott conducted the service.

Burial followed in Rockfish Church Cemetery.

The Highsmith family requests that in lieu of flowers, those wishing to make contributions direct them to Caswell Presbyterian Church, Ministerial Travel Fund, in care of the Clerk of Session, P.O. Box 931, Burgaw, NC, 28425.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral and Cremation Center of Burgaw

Kilimanjaro itself.

The activities at the Senior Center are getting a second look, and I find some sort of satisfaction and fulfillment by serving as a backup Meals on Wheels driver, and Poplar Grove keeps me busy enough driving the tractor around for wagon rides, and taking kids and grownups on nature hikes along the trails through the Abbey Nature Preserve. So far I’m avoiding being bingo caller.

These days, things catch my eye, and I think, “I’m gonna’ try that one of these days,” and off it goes to the bucket, in reality, an old spiral-bound notebook that’s probably 35 years old.

Finally, I learned a valuable technique from my Kathy, who appreciates s a fine sense of accomplishment: she, having done something note-worthy, writes it down in her book, and then draws a neat line through it. There, checked off !

Harry Lee Pickett WALLACE -- Harry Lee Pickett, 71, of Wallace passed gently from his earthly life Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at Pendu Rest Home, his home of many years.

He was born July 22, 1945 in Pender County, the son of the late George and Mable Smith Pickett. Harry was preceded in death by his brother, Quincey Pickett who also lived at Pendu Rest Home prior to his death.

Harry is survived by his Pendu family and several extended family.

Harry loved his Pendu family, who made him feel special and loved. Harry enjoyed his special “jobs” at the rest home, one of which was going to the mail box and bringing in the mail each day.

A favorite thing Harry loved were the worship and music services that are often held at the rest home. Harry was loved and had a blessed life.

Graveside funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 at Pickett Family Cemetery, Little Kelly Road, Rocky Point, with The Rev. David Walker officiating.

Condolences may be made to the family family at www. quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

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Pirates stage huge comeback win over Ashley

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The start of the game between the football squads from visiting Ashley and home-standing Topsail had the look of most of the Pirates’ previous losses – outside speed and long scoring strikes putting them in a hole from which they could not recover.

But on this damp Thursday night in a game moved up a day by the impending threat of Hurricane Matthew, the Pirates found a couple of long plays of their own, a trio of field goals, and some staunch bend-but-don’t break defense at the end to get a much-needed win.

Junior kicker Jorge Lopez kicked three field goals – the second an eventual game-winning 36-yard shot and the third providing a little padding of the lead, and Aaron Pacheco returned a kickoff 79 yards for a touchdown as Topsail defeated Ashley 28-24 in a Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference game.

After Lopez’ third field goal the Screaming Eagles (2-4, 0-3) took the ensuing kickoff from their own eight-yard line to the Pirates’ 16 where a fourthdown screen was stymied by the Topsail defense at the eight-yard line as time expired. A holding penalty against Ashley would have nullified the play. It was obviously declined.

“We were playing soft on that last possession, trying to keep them in front of us,” Topsail Coach Wayne Inman said.

“We were afraid they would try to beat us deep, they did early, so we were playing soft but when you do that and they get by our linebackers they are going to have a big gain.

“But our kids showed a lot of grit, they didn’t give up, and I’m so proud of them for that. We needed this win as a community, as a school, and as a team. It was big for us.”

Topsail (3-5, 1-2) fell behind 24-3 thanks in no small part to a 68-yard pass

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Topsail’s Noah Lavalle had 179 yards on 34 carries for the Pirates. play from Ashley’s Jacob Reed to Corey Whitely. But the Pirates started their comeback immediately when Pacheco returned the ensuing kickoff 79 yards to make it 24-9.

Just before halftime, Floyd found Trey Brown for an eight-yard score, narrowing the deficit to 24-15 heading into the break. A 16-play drive was consummated by a five-yard scoring run by Lavalle, bring Topsail to with two at 24-22.

The Topsail defense continued to stop any Screaming Eagles’ drive, setting the stage for the right foot of Lopez, who accounted for 10 points.

“This was pretty big for me and for the team,” Lopez said. “I guess I do spend more time with soccer then I do with football but it is big being able to come out like that for my school and my

team. I felt the pressure some but I had to do it for the team.”

Inman said the Pirates are lucky to have a talented kicker.

“We’re really happy to have him and I told him if him if he really worked at it he’d be good at it,” said Inman with a smile.

LaValle had 34 carries for 179 yards (a 5.3 per-carry average), giving him 1,012 yards on 162 carries (6.2 average) for the year in just seven games – remarkable since he spent the first game on the junior-varsity.

“I had no idea I’d be where I am, it’s crazy, that’s all I can say,” Lavalle said.

“I’m sore and I’m tired but it feels good.

Now we just have to prepare for South Brunswick and do the good things, and I think we’ll win.”

Inman said he is not surprised, even if LaValle goes his own way sometimes.

“The thing about Noah is you never know where he is going to run the ball,” Inman said. “We try to get him going in the right direction but sometimes he gets going in his own direction. I guess we don’t see what he sees. But he made some big plays tonight, I think (quarterback Floyd) Jacob made some big plays, he audibled some to get us in the right situations at times, and the defense gave up some early but at the end they came through.”

Floyd was 6-for-10 passing for 67 yards and sophomore Hayden Walsh had 10 carries for 41 yards. Jacob Stadsvold led the defense with six tackles with Chris Nixon and Trey Brown notching five.

Next up is a road trip Friday to 3A South Brunswick (1-7, 0-3) – a game with 3A playoff ramifications.

“We have a much-needed week off, get back to the fundamentals, look at the film and, figure the things we are doing well, the things we’re not doing good, and work on them. If the guys continue working and doing the right things we’re going to surprise some people I think.”

Titans edge West Bladen 13-7

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Heide Trask Head Coach Johnathan Taylor has told his team time and again that all he wants to do is go 1-0 in each week that they are scheduled to play. Last week his Titans did one better as they won two close games in a week including a penalty filled affair at home against West Bladen that ended a hectic week.

“We don’t like to make excuses for the way we play,” said Taylor, “but we played a good football team in Union on Monday and then had just two days to prepare for this game.

I’m proud of the resiliency that the guys showed. We found a way to win. We have been telling them we want to go 1-0 every week. Well, we went 2-0 this week.”

With Hurricane Matthew bearing down on Florida and forecast to make its way up the east coast later in the week, the Four County Conference matchup was moved up a day. With the sky spitting rain and the Knights coming into town beaten and battered, the Titans prepared to play their second game in three days.

After a three and out the Titans took over on the 32-yard line. It took the Rocky Point Staff photo by Bobby Norris crew eight plays to find the Trask sophomore Foster Williamson led the Titans with 11 tackles in the win over West end zone with senior running Bladen. back Steven Jordan scoring from 43-yards out on a sweep right. The extra point was made and the Titans were up 7-0 with 6:37 to go in the first

By Lee Wagner Victoria Elder had 11 because even if we don’t win quarter.

Post & Voice Sports Writer points, 11 kills, five blocks, the rally that momentum carThe much-maligned West and a pair of digs, Kaylee ries over to another play, and Bladen defense came to play The Topsail High School Kyle had 22 assists, and the we did a great job of that toon this night and used the bend but don’t break philoso- volleyball team wore pink defense was marvelous with night,” Topsail Coach Hill phy. Trask moved the ball up game jerseys Thursday as a combined 93 digs as Topsail Pearsall said. “Makenna (Preand down the field in the first the Hampstead community defeated Ashley 3-1 (28-26, ville), in that last game, had half but stalled several times raised funds for the battle 25-17, 23-25, 27-25) in a hard- some great passes right up against cancer in “Pink Out” fought Mid-Eastern 3A/4A to where we needed them on in Knight territory.

The Titan defense held up night and the positive envi- Conference match that en- the front line, and that made its end of the bargain in the ronment seemed to have a hanced the Lady Pirates posi- it easier for the front line to first half but finally gave up a positive effect on the Lady Pi- tion in the upcoming confer- set up the hit. ence tournament – and pos“The few serves we missed touchdown with 50.4 seconds rate players.

The mistakes that have sible the NCHSAA 3A state we’d be on a run, but I think to go. The contest went into we only missed eight the the break knotted at a touch- plagued them in losing four playoffs. of their previous matches disThree of the four games whole night. It was a good down each.

Trask received the second appeared and the consistency were extremely close with 10 night for us, especially with half kickoff and started their that Coach Hill Pearsall has tied in the first game, five ties the Pink Out going on, and first drive at the 36-yard line. been seeking – and preaching in games two and three, and the girls really brought it tonight.”

They kept the ball 16 plays but about – materialized, and the 14 in the final game. results were positive on all “We keep on the girls to Continued on page 13A accounts. work hard and win every ball Continued on page 13A

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In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

It is not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. I am sure that all of us have heard this said many times over the years.

I have told many young players that exact phrase a time or two myself. However, in this day and time I wonder if that phrase carries as much weight with the coaches and athletes of the modern era of sports.

At the high school level this phrase carries very little weight. Let’s say that you are the head coach at Pedunka High school. You have been there for three years and in those three years you have won a grand total of two football games.

Your three year record is 2-31 and you have not beaten the rival team in those three years.

Let’s also say that although you have only won two games, the team has not had one player fail a class. There have been no issues with behavior in those three years. As the head coach, you have did everything the right way.

How much weight does that carry in regard to being viewed upon as a successful coach?

Let me tell you what it means. The team is not winning and the parents are growing restless. They are beginning to scream obscenities onto the field during games and are talking

about running the coach off. Some have even went as far as putting a for sale sign in the coaches front yard during the middle of the night.

There is second guessing going on at the grocery store and in the parking lot at work. It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game.

Bryan Davis was winning at Topsail High school.

He was doing things the right way. I witnessed a parent come onto the field after a game in which the Pirates won convincingly.

The parent started yelling obscenities from the fence and came onto the field and berated the coach in front of his wife and kids. Coach Davis handled himself in an appropriate manner. He was gone the next year.

He resigned rather than continue to fight a losing battle. It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. For Coach Davis, he did the right thing and won and still couldn’t please the natives.

There is a premium on winning in todays society. A losing coach’s days are numbered. A winning coach can get away with a lot more than a coach with a losing record. A coach that is doing things the right way and winning is a saint. A coach doing things that are highly questionable and winning is still viewed as a saint until he gets caught.

A coach that is doing things the right way but is losing is viewed as a loser.

It is as plain as the nose on my face and the gray beard hanging from my chin. It is indeed whether you win or lose no matter how you play the game. It always has been and always will be. And as I have said many times, this is just my opinion.

Kicker’s Corner

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

The Pender Patriots traveled to Trask to engage their rival Trask Titans last week.

As a rivalry should go, this match was a battle. Both teams finished regulation knotted at 6-6. The teams battled through two overtimes before the Patriots earned the win with a 4-3 advantage in a shootout.

The Titans had five different players score while Sebastian Bautista logged two assists. Bryen Woody, Ricardo Bottello, Richard Rivenburgh, Ramone Cisneros, and David Romero each scored goals for the Titans. No stats were made available from the Pender coaching staff.

The Patriots played at Clinton two days later and came away with a 7-0 Four County Conference loss. Their record now stands at 9-5 overall and 4-4 in FCC play.

The Titans have lost several close games over the last two weeks. The Titans lost to the second place Wallace- Rose Hill Bulldogs 8-1 two days af-

ter losing to Pender but came away with a 6-2 win at West Bladen later in the week. Bryen Woody scored three goals to lead the Titans while Bautista and sophomore Rodrigo Perez scored goals.

The Titans are now 4-10-1 overall and 2-6 in conference play. They hosted Union on Monday before hosting West Bladen on Wednesday.

The Topsail Pirates fell 4-0 to New Hanover last Tuesday.

Junior Jorge Lopez had six saves in the game.

Wednesday the first place Ashley Screaming Eagles came to Hampstead and left with a 5-2 victory. Dawson Asbury scored in the first half and Nick Sargent scored in the second half off an assist from Ethan Borkowski.

Lopez had three saves in the first half and freshman Al Hornthal had four saves in the second half for Topsail (5-7-0, 2-5-0).The Pirates were at Hoggard Tuesday and play next Tuesday at Laney.

Bryen Woody of Trask is this week’s top kicker. He had three goals in the Titans win over West Bladen.

Lady Patriots sweep Bladen County teams

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Lady Patriot volleyball team engaged both East and West Bladen last week in Four County Conference action. When the lights were shut off and the nets were disassembled the Lady Patriots were on the winning end of both matches.

The Lady Patriots traveled

to Elizabethtown to square off with the Lady Eagles.

The Pender County Patriots were too much for the Eagles with Coach Matt Davis’ crew taking a 3-0 win. The scores were 25-13, 29-27 and 25-14.

Caroline Peterson had 15 assists and three aces to lead Pender while Lakirah Forney chipped in nine kills and

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Regular season football week nine preview

Pender at home, Trask away, Topsail idle The Trask Titans will take their 6-1 record on the road to East Bladen Friday night.

Pender will Host West Bladen.

The Topsail Pirates have the week off.

Trask (6-1/2-1) at East Bladen (4-3/2-1) The Heide Trask Titan football team has beaten the teams they are supposed to have beaten and lost to the team that they were supposed to lose to. This week the Titans travel to East Bladen to face the Eagles.

The Eagles are one of the big three of the Four County Conference that includes Wallace and Clinton. The Eagles have a 4-3 record that is not indicative of the type of team they are. Their losses have come to Clinton (19-7), South Columbus (29-22) and Wilmington Laney (31-7). The teams that have beaten the Eagles are a combined 17-5.

This will be a matchup of two teams with very strong running games. The Titans boast one of the top rushers

in the area in senior Steven Jordan while East will counter with Ethan Hines.

East is averaging six yards a carry and over 250 yards a game on the ground. However, that is deceiving as they played a very tough non-conference schedule. Hines has 740 yards on the year and has scored 10 touchdowns. He is a handful. The Titans will have to slow him down if they are to have a chance at beating the Eagles.

Trask showed a few cracks in its interior defense against West Bladen. Expect Coach Taylor and company to try and shore that up before Friday night. Maybe eight in the box is in order for the Titans?

The Titan offense has slowed down after a fast start.

However, the Titans did play two games in three days last week. The extra days off may be just what the doctor ordered for the weary Titans.

Look for a heavy dose of Steven Jordan and fullback Tony Holmes against the Eagles. The Titans have found that the middle screen and bubble screen has worked at times as well. The Eagles will come after quarterback Tyrease Armstrong. The junior can make them pay with the right reads.

This is one of those games that will tell the Trask coach-

ing staff just how far they have come and how far they have to go. However, make no mistake about it; this is a very good Titan football team. Are they good enough to beat one of the big three? The score: 34-20.

Pender (3-4/1-2) hosts West Bladen (2-5/0-3) After soundly beating the Midway Raiders two weeks ago the Patriots ran into a buzz saw in the East Bladen Eagles. Although this is a much improved Patriot team they were no match for the Bladen County crew.

This week the Patriots host West Bladen. The Knights played Trask tough before losing by six points. The Knights are better than their record indicates.

Pender can run the football. They have one of the best tandems in the area in Justin Hooper and Latrell Brown.

The Patriot offensive line is better as well. The Knights are susceptible to the run.

This plays right into the Patri-

ots hands.

West Bladen is banged up and has several players playing up from the junior varsity.

I am not so sure that these players are not better than the ones they replaced.

The Knights can throw the football. The Patriots will have to defend the pass. Look for Hooper to play a major role in the pass defense. The Patriot defense will have to shut the inside running game off as well as watch the pass.

I look for Brown and Hooper to both eclipse the 100 yard mark yet again. Brown is becoming a scoring machine.

He will score at least twice this week while Hooper will find the end zone as well. The Patriots will still be smarting over the loss to East Bladen and should come out fired up and ready to roll.

Defensively, Linzie McAllister and the Patriot defense will come out aggressive and in a nasty frame of mind.

Look for this unit to turn the Knights over at least twice.

The Pender special teams are much improved. Hooper will return one back for a score. Matthew Ezzell is a very good place kicker and will be a factor as well.

Pender has not lost back to back games this year. That trend will continue. The score: 30-7.

Post & Voice Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer This week the area was under the influence of Hurricane Matthew. The category four storm was in Florida and had intentions of visiting the area. Thus the three football games were moved up.

The Trask soccer team lost twice last week but ended the week on a high note with a win over West Bladen.

Bryen Woody scored three goals in the contest.

The Topsail volleyball team beat Ashley but took a loss to New Hanover. In the Ashley contest Victoria Elder had 11 points, 11 kills, five blocks, and a pair of

digs while Kaylee Kyle had 22 assists to lead the Pirates to the win. Makenna Preville had 29 digs to lead the Pirates.

Sophomores Kate Ramsey (11 kills, block) and Mallory George (8 points, 6 kills, 18 digs, ace) led Topsail in the loss to New Hanover.

The Trask Titan volleyball team earned a win over East Bladen last week. Tiara Mitchell had 10 kills to go along with five blocks while Emily Oyler had 12 digs to lead Trask. Brittany Foy had 10 digs in the contest.

The Pender volleyball team seems to be improving with every match. Caroline Peterson had 25 assists for the week while Lakirah

Forney had 18 kills for the week.

The Topsail Pirate football team beat Ashley last week behind the play of freshman Noah Lavalle. The super halfback carried the ball 34 times for 179 yards, giving him 1,012 yards on 162 carries for the year in just seven games. This is a remarkable feat considering he started the season on the juniorvarsity.

Quarterback Jacob Floyd was 6-for-10 through the air for 67 yards while sophomore Hayden Walsh had 10 carries for 41 yards. Jacob Stadsvold led the defense with six tackles.

The Trask Titans earned a Four County Conference

win over West Bladen to run their record to 6-1. Senior halfback Steven Jordan had 93 yards rushing and a touchdown while signal caller Tyrease Armstrong had 56 yards.

Tony Holmes scored the go ahead touchdown. Foster Williamson led the Titan defense with 11 tackles while Kansas Bannerman and Steven Jordan each had eight tackles.

This week’s top performer is Topsail distance runner Chad Campbell. The senior standout owns the Topsail cross country record time and is winning every time he runs. He recently won at Olsen Park, beating the second place runner by 11 seconds.

Trask Titan Sports Roundup

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Volleyball The Heide Trask lady Titan volleyball team faced off with the two Bladen County teams last week. Coach Jessica Ball’s squad managed a split with the two teams, losing at West Bladen early in the week before beating East Bladen at home.

In the West Bladen match the Lady Knights their home court advantage to earn a sweep. The scores were 17-25, 23-25 and 17-25.

Williamson a beast for Trask Titan defense

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer It takes a while for a high school football player to become a starter on the varsity team. Often times it may take two years or more for one to become a defensive starter.

Sophomore Foster Williamson has not only made the varsity team. He has become a starter and standout on a defensive unit that is quickly making a name for himself.

Williamson is a linebacker with a nonstop motor. He flows to the ball much like a player with more experience and finishes as well as any defensive player on the team.

Titan Head Coach Johnathan Taylor gave the standout sophomore the ultimate compliment when he said “He is a hard-nosed kid that wants to get better.”

With two more years of high school football left, Foster Williamson is a rising star in Titan Town. He is a beast for the Titan defense.

Tiara Mitchell led the Lady Titans with six kills and three blocks while Emily Oyler and Danielle Sage each had six digs.

Two days later the lady Titans hosted East Bladen.

The Lady eagles made the ride to Rocky Point in hopes returning to Bladen County with a win. The Lady Titans would have none of that in beating the visitors in five games. The scores were 20-25, 25-20, 23-25, 25-16 and 15-6.

Mitchell again led the Titans at the net. She had 10 kills to go along with five

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blocks. Oyler had 12 digs while Brittany Foy had 10.

The Lady Titans are now 5-10 overall and 4-7 in Four County Conference play. They played at first place Midway on Tuesday before hosting Clinton on Thursday.

Cross country Trask High School hosted the third Four County Cross country meet of the year last week. Clinton won the boys side of the meet while Pender finished second and Midway third. Trask finished fourth.

Hunter Cooper was the top Titan finishing in 11th place.

Sargent a success for the Pirates

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The game of soccer is one in which the participants have to be physically fit and mentally strong.

Those attributes would aptly describe junior Pirate midfielder Nick Sargent to a tee.

Mr. Sargent joined the Topsail varsity kickers last year as a sophomore and has worked on his game throughout his tenure on the team and has become a much better player because of that work ethic.

Nick is among the leaders on the team in minutes played and has become a very good defender. He recently scored his second goal of the year in the Ashley match.

At the end of the 2016 season Nick Sargent can look back and say without a doubt that he has improved in each and every match that he has played in.

Nick Sargent has become a Pirate to watch in the future.

The Top Patriot was Jose Cruz with a seventh place finish.

Clinton won the girls side of things with Vanessa Velasco Sanchez as the top Trask runner. She finished sixth. The top Pender finisher was Sadie Parrish at fifth place.

Baseball The Trask baseball team has been holding off season skills sessions. Coach Ronnie Pruitt is now at the school and will oversee these workouts.

For more information on these workouts go to the Trask baseball facebook page.

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Stormy weather hampers fishing

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Fishing Fanatic The stormy weather in the area over the last week has wreaked havoc on the fishing in the area. The anglers in the area have taken cover as Hurricane Matthew has made his presence known.

When the weather breaks the hope is that the spots will show up in the area. Blood worms and shrimp will work for these tasty little fighters.

Hopefully the red fish will still be in shore. Find a dock or other structure and throw your favorite gulp bait or a finger mullet.

The freshwater fishing will probably be affected by the rains for a while. The river is extremely high and will take a while to drop. That being said, there are those die hard anglers that will try it as soon as the weather breaks.

If you are one of those an-

glers, good luck. Red worms for the panfish and cut up eel and chicken livers for the cats will be your best bet.

This week’s fishing tip After a storm passes by, the rivers and lakes are usually really high. With the stormy weather and windy conditions brings debris that will be floating in the water.

This is especially true in the river. Take a ride up the river and you will probably find some branches floating in the water. These branches will most likely be slightly submerged and hard to see from the boat. I suggest slowing down and watching closely.

In the weeks ahead there will be a lot of debris in the water. Be sure and slow down enough to be able to make corrections and go around these hazards. There is nothing worse than hitting something in the water and tearing the bottom end of your motor up.

Topsail Sports Roundup

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer It was a tough week for several of the Topsail High School sports’ teams as they ventured into the meat of their schedules against some pretty formidable 4A opponents.

Girls’ Tennis: The Lady Pirates started the week with a tough 6-3 loss to Laney. The teams split the six singles matches with Sierra Dougherty winning 6-1, 6-3 at No. 3, Kasey Pfaff winning 6-1, 6-1 at No. 4, and Anna Duckworth winning 6-2, 6-0 at No. 6. Lady Pirates No. 1 Caroline Harris dropped as tough 2-6, 6-4 (10-3) decision to Laney’s Kendall Hanks. Topsail then lost all

three doubles matches – 8-2, 8-2, and 8-6.

Tuesday the Lady Wildcats of New Hanover (5-3, 5-0) came to Hampstead and departed with an 8-1 win. Pfaff produced the only Lady Pirate victory with a 7-5, 6-1 win over New Hanover’s Louise Stephenson. Harris lost 6-3, 2-6 (10-6) and Dougherty lost 6-, 7-6 (10-7) in singles matches, and Duckworth and Grace Martorelli lost 9-8 (9-7) at No. 3 doubles.

Thursday the Lady Pirates had a doubleheader against Ashley and won both – 6-0 in the first game and 8-1 in the second. Topsail girls won all six singles in the first match,

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East Bladen rolls past Pender

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Patriot varsity football team has made major strides this year. After winning only three games in the last three seasons combined the 2016 version of the Patriots have clicked off three wins in their first six games of the year. However, sometimes a team has to take baby steps before moving on to bigger and better things. The Patriots ran up on one of the big three of the Four County Conference in hosting East Bladen on Friday night and came away with a 41-3 loss.

The Bladen County Eagles boast a powerful running game buoyed by senior halfback Ethan Hines. The speedy standout victimized the Patriots to the tune of 173 yards

Davis plays hard for the Pender Patriots

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When watching a football game everybody zooms in on the skill players such as the quarterback, running back or receivers. However, anyone that knows the game understands that the offensive line is where everything begins and ends for a successful team. At Pender High school one of the linemen that make it work is senior Damon Davis.

The Patriots have concentrated on getting stronger and more agile up front and that has paid dividends thus far this season. Mr. Davis is an anchor on the offensive and defensive line where he has become a force.

Mr. Davis relies on his strength and size to open holes on the offensive side of the ball.

He has also become a fierce defender up front for Coach Bob Via and his teammates.

Mr. Davis has come a long way for the Pender Patriots.

He plays hard every time he takes the field.

and three touchdowns on the night. The Eagles rushed for 353 yards as a team.

Hines scored the first of three of his touchdowns on the night rambling in from 16yards out to give the Eagles a 7-0 lead.

Hines scored again in the second period from 9-yards out. The Patriot defense was on their heels and the Powerful Eagle running game was on display for the Pender crowd to see.

East Bladen ran the score up to 27-0 before the Patriots found any rhythm on the offensive side of the ball. Matthew Ezzell nailed a 34-yard field goal with about 30 seconds to go in the first half.

That proved to be the only points the Patriots side of the

Continued on page 13A A River Runs by Me Photography presents this week’s

Athlete Spotlight

Damon Davis

Pender High School

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist Roughly eight years ago I had the opportunity to hunt mountain lion in Arizona by horseback. The experience of that hunt is something I will never forget and am forever grateful for being able to do.

Visits to both Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon are also amongst the most precious memories of places I have been able to visit. Both exceeded expectations and I wish to go again.

Separately, I have also been fortunate enough to hold several state records in bowhunting and bowfishing. But these are different.

In our lives there are two things I believe we should appreciate and focus on, especially as we age and begin to realize our mortality. Those two are our experiences and our legacy.

Town of Surf City Government News October 13th, 2016

Our legacy is what we leave in the minds of the people that remain after we have left this earth. It is how we treat people, influence people, and hopefully provide future inspiration to people.

Our experiences are what we do for ourselves. Many times these are considered our bucket list items. Very seldom does it have to do with what we have bought or owned, although it is possible. But with one life to live on this planet, we have to decide what makes us happy and what is worth experiencing before we cannot.

My personal bucket list intermingles experiences involving man and nature. Being a sports fan, especially a baseball fan, I had a couple of items that included visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame and covering a Major League Baseball game. I was lucky enough to be able to do both.

My list that is geared more toward nature has a different effect however. The nature type allows for self-reflection and a clearer understanding of where you fit in this world, as well as beyond this world. This is where the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, and even the Arizona hunt fall.

While someone here in the Southeast would really have to

October 13, 2016 MEETING TIMES Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month Planning Board 2nd Thursday of the month ________________________________________________________

Planning Administrator – The Town of Burgaw (pop. 4,200) is seeking a Planning Administrator to coordinate and oversee the town’s planning program, nuisance code enforcement, and related work as required. Must be knowledgeable of NC planning laws, federal regulations, and planning and zoning principles and practices. Must possess a four year degree from an accredited college or university in planning, geography, public administration, or other related field; master’s degree in planning or related field preferred. Salary range is $43,256-$60,558 DOQ. Qualified applicants may pick up applications and a detailed job description at the Town of Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N. Walker St, Burgaw NC or download from town website at www.townofburgaw.com. Please return completed applications and resumes to Kristin Wells at 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or kwells@townofburgaw.com by 5:00 PM on October 28, 2016. EOE

The Burgaw Fire Department asks that all residents practice fire safety.

Keep all combustible materials away from heat producing appliances.

Practice the steps of calling 911 with all occupants in your home. Plan an escape route in the event of a fire and practice that escape route. Make sure your address numbers are visible from the street and clearly identify your residence or building. Please check the batteries in your smoke detectors.

Remember, the Burgaw Fire Department offers free smoke detectors to those in need.

CALENDAR Oct. 20, 2016 Nov. 08, 2016

Planning Board meeting Board of Commissioners meeting

5:30PM 4:00PM

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

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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***, Public Member Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 1 Veterinarian Board of Adjustment 1 District 5 Housing Initiative Board 1 Low-Income Representative Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Library Board 1 District 3 Nursing/Adult Care Homes Adv. Board 1 Public Members Pender Memorial Hospital Board 1 District 5 Tourism Development Authority 1 Collector Trillium Health Board 1 Commissioner Representative District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

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

*** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently licensed.

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

POLL WORKERS NEEDED

The Pender County Board of Elections is looking for people willing to work at voting precincts on Election Day, November 8, 2016. Any interested person must understand this will be a very long day and they will be required to be at the precinct by 6:00 am and cannot leave until after the polls close at 7:30 pm. All poll workers are required to attend a three hour training class.

All interested people should contact the Board of Elections @ 910-259-1220 for details.

www.pendercountync.gov PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Pender Adult Services, Inc. 5310-Enhanced Mobility of Senior’s and Individuals with Disabilities Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than November 4, 2016. The public hearing will be held on October 17, 2016 at 4:00 pm, before the Pender County Board of Commissioners.

Those interested in attending the public hearing and needing either auxiliary aids or services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a language translator should contact Valeria N. Sutton, Transportation Coordinator, on or before October 13, 2016, at telephone number 910-259-9119 x 321 or via email at vsutton@penderpas.com.

The Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program provides assistance to coordinate existing transportation programs operating in Pender County as well as provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area. These services are currently provided using lift equipped vans with the transit name of PAS-TRAN. The total estimated amount requested for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 is:

Total Project

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OCTOBER IS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

Project 5310-Enhanced Mobility of Senior’s and Individuals with Disabilities Program

Town of Burgaw Government News

Total Amount

Local Share

$170,000

$85,000 (50%)

$170,000 Total Funding Request

$85,000 (50%) Total Local Share

This application may be inspected at Pender Adult Services, Inc., 901 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC 28425 from 9:30am to 3:00pm.

Written comments should be directed to Valeria N. Sutton, before October 13, 2016.

Aviso de Audiencia Pública La presente es para informarle al público que una audiencia pública será concebida en la proposición de la Aplicación del Programa de 5310-Enhanced Mobility de Seniors de Individuals con Disabilities de los Servicios para Adultos de Pender, Inc. el cual deberá ser sometida al Departamento de Transporte de Carolina del Norte a más tardar el 4 de Noviembre del 2016. La audiencia pública será concebida el 17 de Octubre, del 2016 al 4:00 p.m. ante la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Pender.

Las personas interesadas en atender a esta audiencia pública y necesitan ayuda auxiliar y servicios bajo el Acta para Americanos con Incapacidades (ADA) ó un traductor de lenguaje, deberán comunicarse con Valeria N. Sutton el día 13 de Octubre del 2016 ó antes de esta fecha al teléfono 910-259-9119 x 321 ó vía electrónica al vsutton@penderpas.com.

El Programa de Enhanced Mobility de Seniors de Individuals con Disabilities provee asistencia por medio de la coordinación de los programas existentes de transporte que están operando en el Condado de Pender, así como también provee de opciones para transporte y servicios en la comunidad en esta área de servicio. Estos servicios se están suministrando por medio del uso de camionetas con equipo de levantamiento con transito nombre de PAS-TRAN. La cantidad total estimada requerida por el periodo de 1 de Julio del 2017 hasta el 30 de Junio del 2018.

Proyecto 5310-Enhanced Mobility of Senior’s and Individuals with Disabilities Program

Cantidad Total

Porción Local

$170,000

$85,000 (50%)

PROYECTO TOTAL

$170,000 Total de Fondos Requeridos

$85,000 (50%) Total de la Porción Local

Esta aplicación podría ser inspeccionada en el Servicio para Adultos de Pender Inc., 901 S. Walker St. Burgaw, NC 28425 desde las 9:30 am hasta las 3:00 pm. Los comentarios por escrito deberán ser dirigidos a Valeria N. Sutton antes del 13 de Octubre del 2016.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: October 17, 2016 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 TOPICS OF HEARING: Special Use Permit Phoebe Griffen Hood, applicant and owner, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for the operation of a bed and breakfast inn (NAICS 721191). The subject property is zoned RP, Residential Performance zoning district and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; NAICS 721191, a Bed and Breakfast Inn is permitted via Special Use Permit in the RP, Residential Performance zoning district. The subject property is located on the east side of Mallard Bay Road (SR 1566). There is one (1) tract associated with this request totaling ±0.25 acres. The subject property is located at 960 Mallard Bay Road (SR 1566) and may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 4213-24-3697-0000.

Future Land Use Map Amendment Creative Commercial Properties, applicant, on behalf of P.H. Lanco Inc, owner, is requesting approval of an amendment to the 2010 Pender County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for one (1) tract totaling approximately 8.42 acres from Rural Growth to Mixed Use future land use designation. The subject property is located along the west side of US HWY 17 and to the south of Pinnacle Parkway (private), directly northwest of the US HWY 17 intersection with Champion Drive (private) in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 4204-655211-0000.

Zoning Map Amendment Creative Commercial Properties, applicant, on behalf of P.H. Lanco Inc., owner, is requesting approval of zoning map amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance for one (1) tract totaling approximately 8.42 acres from the PD, Planned Development zoning district to the GB, General Business zoning district. The subject property is located along the west side of US HWY 17 and to the south of Pinnacle Parkway (private), directly northwest of the US HWY 17 intersection with Champion Drive (private) in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 4204-65-5211-0000.

Zoning Text Amendment Marsh Creek Investments, LLC, applicant, is requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance, Section 5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses. Specifically, the amendment proposed is to add dry stacks and boat storage to the Miscellaneous Use section as a permitted use in the GB, General Business zoning district and to add Dry Stack Storage to Appendix A. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning Department offices.

Zoning Text Amendment Pender County, applicant, is requesting the approval of Zoning Text Amendments to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance: Article 2 Decision Making and Administrative Bodies, Article 3 Review Procedures, Article 4 Zoning Districts, Article 5 Permitted Uses, Article 6 Development Requirements and Content, Article 7 Design Standards, Article 11 Road Naming and Addressing and Appendix A Definitions. Specifically the request is to amend: the Summary of Review Authority (Section 2.11), Review Procedures for Minor Site Plans (Section 3.6), Notification Policies (Sections 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.4.3, 3.7.3, 3.9.3, 3.10.3, 3.12.2, 3.14.5, and 4.13.4), Review Procedures for General Use Rezonings (Section 3.3.5), Policies on Unlisted Uses (Section 5.2.1A), Easement Policies (Article 6), Preliminary Plat Requirements (Section 6.4), Final Plat Requirements (Section 6.5), Easement Standards (Section 7.5.4), Road Naming (Section 11.1.2), Addressing (Section 11.6) and various definitions (Appendix A).

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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Pender Adult Services, Inc. Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than November 4, 2016. The public hearing will be held on October 17, 2016 at 4:00pm before the (governing board) Pender County Board of Commissioners.

Those interested in attending the public hearing and needing either auxiliary aids or services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a language translator should contact Valeria N. Sutton, Transportation Coordinator, on or before October 13, 2016, at telephone number 910-259-9119 x 321 or via email at vsutton@penderpas.com.

The Community Transportation Program provides assistance to coordinate existing transportation programs operating in Pender County as well as provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area. These services are currently provided using lift equipped vans. Services are rendered by PAS-TRAN.

Total Project

Those interested in attending the public hearing and needing either auxiliary aids or services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a language translator should contact Valeria N. Sutton, Transportation Coordinator, on or before October 13, 2016, at telephone number 910-259-9119 x 321 or via email at vsutton@penderpas.com.

The Community Transportation Program provides assistance to coordinate existing transportation programs operating in Pender County as well as provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area. These services are currently provided using lift equipped vans. Services are rendered by PAS-TRAN. The total estimated amount requested for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

Project

The total estimated amount requested for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 Project Administrative Operating (ALL systems; No State Match will be provided for Operating Assistance)

This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed PENDER ADULT SERVICES, Inc. Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than November 4, 2016. The public hearing will be held on October 17, 2016 at 4:00pm before the (governing board) Pender County Board of Commissioners.

Total Amount $175,533 $0

Local Share $26,331 (25%) $0

$175,533 Total Funding Request

$26,331 Total Local Share

Total Amount Capital (Includes 3 replacement vehicles, chairs, desks, computers, parking improvements)

Total Project

$507,227

Local Share $50,724 (10%)

$507,227 $50,724 Total Funding Request Total Local Share

This application may be inspected at Pender Adult Services, Inc., 901 S. Walker St. Burgaw, NC from 9:30a.m. to 3:00pm.

Written comments should be directed to Valeria N. Sutton, Transportation Coordinator before October 13, 2016.

This application may be inspected at Pender Adult Services, Inc., 901 S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC 28425 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Written comments should be directed to Valeria N. Sutton, Transportation Coordinator before October 13, 2016.

Aviso de Audiencia Pública La presente es para informarle al público que una audiencia pública será concebida en la proposición de la Aplicación del Programa de Transporte Comunitario de los Servicios para Adultos de Pender, Inc. el cual deberá ser sometida al Departamento de Transporte de Carolina del Norte a más tardar el 4 de Noviembre del 2016. La audiencia pública será concebida el 17 de Octubre, del 2016 al 4:00 p.m. ante la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Pender.

Las personas interesadas en atender a esta audiencia pública y necesitan ayuda auxiliar y servicios bajo el Acta para Americanos con Incapacidades (ADA) ó un traductor de lenguaje, deberán comunicarse con Valeria N. Sutton el día 13 de Octubre del 2016 ó antes de esta fecha al teléfono 910-259-9119 x 321 ó vía electrónica al vsutton@penderpas.com.

El Programa de Transporte Comunitario provee asistencia por medio de la coordinación de los programas existentes de transporte que están operando en el Condado de Pender, así como también provee de opciones para transporte y servicios en la comunidad en esta área de servicio. Estos servicios se están suministrando por medio del uso de camionetas con equipo de levantamiento con transito nombre de PAS-TRAN. La cantidad total estimada requerida por el periodo de 1 de Julio del 2017 hasta el 30 de Junio del 2018.

Proyecto Administrativo

Cantidad Total $175,533

Porción Local $26,331 (15%)

Operación (solamente el sistema de rutas cortas, regionales, urbanasrurales consolidadas.

PROYECTO TOTAL

$0

$0

(50%)

$175,533 $ 26,331 Total de Fondos Requeridos Total de la Porción Local

Esta aplicación podría ser inspeccionada en el Servicio para Adultos de Pender Inc., 901 S. Walker St. Burgaw, NC 28425 desde las 9:30 am hasta las 3:00 pm. Los comentarios por escrito deberán ser dirigidos a Valeria N. Sutton antes del 13 de Octubre del 2016.

Aviso de Audiencia Pública La presente es para informarle al público que una audiencia pública será concebida en la proposición de la Aplicación del Programa de Transporte Comunitario de los Servicios para Adultos de Pender, Inc. el cual deberá ser sometida al Departamento de Transporte de Carolina del Norte a más tardar el 4 de Noviembre del 2016. La audiencia pública será concebida el 17 de Octubre, del 2016 al 4:00 p.m. ante la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Pender.

Las personas interesadas en atender a esta audiencia pública y necesitan ayuda auxiliar y servicios bajo el Acta para Americanos con Incapacidades (ADA) ó un traductor de lenguaje, deberán comunicarse con Valeria N. Sutton el día 13 de Octubre del 2016 ó antes de esta fecha al teléfono 910-259-9119 x 321 ó vía electrónica al vsutton@penderpas.com.

El Programa de Transporte Comunitario provee asistencia por medio de la coordinación de los programas existentes de transporte que están operando en el Condado de Pender, así como también provee de opciones para transporte y servicios en la comunidad en esta área de servicio. Estos servicios se están suministrando por medio del uso de camionetas con equipo de levantamiento con transito nombre de PAS-TRAN. La cantidad total estimada requerida por el periodo de 1 de Julio del 2017 hasta el 30 de Junio del 2018.

Proyecto Capital (incluir 3 reemplazo las Camioneta Dos computadoras, las sillas, el escritorio, mejoras de aparcamiento.)

PROYECTO TOTAL

Cantidad Total $507,227

$507,227 Total de Fondos Requeridos

Porción Local $50,724 (10%)

$50,724 Total de la Porción Local

Esta aplicación podría ser inspeccionada en el Servicio para Adultos de Pender Inc., 901 S. Walker St. Burgaw, NC 28425 desde las 9:30 am hasta las 3:00 pm. Los comentarios por escrito deberán ser dirigidos a Valeria N. Sutton antes del 13 de Octubre del 2016.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Kathryn Dianne Walters, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Kathryn Dianne Walters, to present them to the undersigned on or before December 29, 2016 at 1216 Briarcliff Road Greensboro, NC 27408 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of September 22, 2016.

Ann Wilson Sapp 1216 Briarcliff Road Greensboro, NC 27408 #7482 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13/2016 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 Vance Earl Kee, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Vance Earl Kee to present them to the undersigned on or before January 5, 2017 at 1163 Muirfield Avenue, Clemmons, NC 27012 or be barred from recovery.

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

This the day of September 19, 2016.

Cynthia Kee MacPherson 1163 Muirfield Avenue Clemmons, NC 27012 #7490 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Stephen Melvin Herring, Sr., late of 116 Brown Moore Road, Burgaw, N.C., Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Post Office Box 625, 107 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 28th day of December, 2016 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 21st day of September, 2016.

Alesia Herring Powell, Administrator of the Estate of Stephen Melvin Herring, Sr. R. Kent Harrell, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #7492 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF PENDER SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 2016 E 000321 Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Norman Richard Waters of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Norman Richard Waters to present them to Sheila S. Waters, 146 Roberts Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 as Executrix

by December 21, 2016 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 16th day of September, 2016.

R. V. Biberstein, Jr., Attorney for Sheila S.Waters,Executrix P. O. Box 42, Burgaw, NC 28425 #7486 9/22,9/29,10/6, 10/13/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Edna Mae Johnson Browning, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Edna Mae Johnson Browning, to present them to the undersigned on or before December 26, 2016 at 615 Rosemont Avenue, Wilmington NC, 28403 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of September 19, 2016.

Betsy Kimberly Browning 1168 S. Plank Road Sanford, NC 27330 #7489 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20/2016

NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY Special Proceedings No. 16 SP 3 Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Date of Sale: October 18, 2016 Time of Sale: 10:00AM Place of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: Michael J. Grant Address of Property: 118 Windward Drive Rocky Point, NC 28457 Deed of Trust: Book : 1390 Page: 31 Dated: September 23, 1998 Grantors: Michael Grant, a single person Original Beneficiary: Country Place Mortgage, Ltd. CONDITIONS OF SALE: Should the property be purchased by a third

party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required

by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases.

This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax.

A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

Residential real property with less than 15 rental units, including singlefamily residential real property: an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 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 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 not 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. 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.

Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. Lot 14, Section 1, Willows Bay Subdivision, as shown on plat recorded in Map Book/Cabinet 31, Page 137, Pender County Registry.

Together with the personal property Manufactured Housing Unit described as follows: Make: Masterpiece Model: 1662L Year: 1999 Serial Number: MP1807870 Width & Length: 14 x 66 #7457 10/6, 10/13/2016

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

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 10-38650-FC03 #7493 10/6, 10/13/2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Lillie Pearl Williams Corbett, deceased, of Pender County.

This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Lillie Pearl Williams Corbett, to present them to the undersigned on or before December 29, 2016 at 2402 Napier Drive Killeen, TX 76542 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of September 23, 2016.

Eraka Russell 2402 Napier Drive Killeen, TX 76542 #7494 10/6, 10/13, 10/20,10/27/2016

16 SP 161 NOTICE OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF PENDER PENDER COUNTY 16-E-382 Under and by virtue of a Power of All persons, firms and corporations Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Kenneth A. Pur- having claims against deceased, WILyear and Karen K. Puryear to David LIAM WILBERT DOWDY, are hereby W. Dillard, Trustee(s), which was dat- notified to present them to GENEVA ed April 22, 2004 and recorded on M. DOWDY as Executor of the deceApril 27, 2004 in Book 2371 at Page dent’s estate, on or before, January 193, Pender County Registry, North 6, 2017 in care of the undersigned attorneys at their address, or this Carolina.

Default having been made of the notice will be pleaded in bar of their note thereby secured by the said recovery. All persons, firms and corDeed of Trust and the undersigned, porations indebted to the said estate Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, will please make immediate payment having been substituted as Trustee to the above named Executor in care in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the undersigned attorneys at their of the note evidencing said default address.

This the 6th day of having directed that the Deed of October, 2016.

Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Executor of the Estate of Substitute Trustee will offer for sale William Wilbert Dowdy at the courthouse door of the county c/o Kelly M. Shovelin, Attorney courthouse where the property is Four Pillars Law Firm, PLLC located, or the usual and customary 2202 Wrightsville Ave. Ste. 213 location at the county courthouse for Wilmington, NC 28403 conducting the sale on October 18, 2016 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the #7496 10/6, 10/13, 10/20,10/27/2016 highest bidder for cash the following NOTICE TO CREDITORS described property situated in Pender AND DEBTORS County, North Carolina, to wit: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, BEING all of Lot 7 and Lot 8, PENDER COUNTY Section 1, OAKVALE Subdivision as IN THE GENERAL COURT the same is shown on map thereof OF JUSTICE recorded in Map Book 9, Page 46, SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Pender County Registry, reference to Having qualified as Executor of said map being hereby made for a the estate of Jasper Lee Willetts Jr., more particular description.

Save and except any releases, deceased, of Pender County. This deeds of release or prior convey- is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, ances of record.

Said property is commonly known Jasper Lee Willetts Jr. to present as 4035 Scotts Hill Loop Road, them to the undersigned on or before January 12, 2017 at PO Box 7215 Wilmington, NC 28411.

A cash deposit (no personal Wilmington, NC 28406 or be barred checks) of five percent (5%) of the from recovery. All persons indebted purchase price, or Seven Hundred to said estate, please make immediFifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is ate payment. This the day of October greater, will be required at the time of 13, 2016.

Wendy J. Willetts the sale. Following the expiration of 241 By the Brook Lane the statutory upset bid period, all the Rocky Point, NC 28457 remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PUR- #7495 10/13, 10/20, 10/27,11/3/2016 CHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE AMENDED NOTICE OF TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FORECLOSURE SALE FOR THEIR DEED. 16 SP 54 Said property to be offered purUnder and by virtue of the power suant to this Notice of Sale is being of sale contained in a certain Deed offered for sale, transfer and con- of Trust made by Kelly J. Ray (PRESveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There ENT RECORD OWNER(S): Kelly Ray) are no representations of warranty to Frances Jones, Trustee(s), dated relating to the title or any physical, the 15th day of March, 2011, and environmental, health or safety condi- recorded in Book 3902, Page 0274, tions existing in, on, at, or relating to in Pender County Registry, North The Media ofdefault Record for the People of Pender the property being offered for sale. Carolina, having beenCounty. made This sale is made subject to all prior in the payment of the note thereby 201-A West Fremont Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land 910.259.9111 secured by the said Deed of Trust • posteditor@post-voice.com • www.post-voice.com transfer taxes, special assessments, and the undersigned, Substitute easements, rights of way, deeds of Trustee Services, Inc. having been release, and any other encumbrances substituted as Trustee in said Deed of or exceptions of record. To the best Trust by an instrument duly recorded of the knowledge and belief of the un- in the Office of the Register of Deeds dersigned, the current owner(s) of the of Pender County, North Carolina and property is/are Kenneth Puryear. the holder of the note evidencing said An Order for possession of the indebtedness having directed that the property may be issued pursuant Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the un-

dersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on October 25, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Topsail, in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in Surf City, Pender County, North Carolina and being an interest in certain planned community premises known as Triton’s Village as referenced in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Triton’s Village in Book 2625, Page 275, duly established under Chapter 47-F of the North Carolina General Statues (North Carolina Plan Community Act) with the Supplement to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Triton’s Village recorded in Book 2833, Page 38, Pender County Registry, said premises being more particularly described as: Being all of Lot 10 as shown on a map entitled, “Final Plat of Triton’s Village, formerly Lot 59 of J.H. Batts Subdivision, Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina, N.C. Highway 50” as shown on a map prepared by Charles F. Riggs & Associates and dated June 23, 2004 said map being duly recorded in Map Book 38, Page 147, Pender County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 307 Triton Lane, Surf City, North Carolina. TOGETHER WITH an allocated interest in all Common Elements of the planned community, including the building and improvements on the land described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Triton’s Village in Book 2625, Page 275 and Supplement to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Triton’s Village recorded in Book 2833, Page 38, Pender County Registry as referenced above. SUBJECT TO the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Triton’s Village in Book 2625, page 275 and Supplement to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Triton’s Village recorded in Book 2833, Page 38, Pender County Registry and as shown in Map Book 38 at Page 147, Pender County Registry. In further consideration of the conveyance herein, members in good standing of the Triton’s Village Homeowner’s Association have a right of access to the beach and the Atlantic Ocean from Madison Farms, LLC as set forth in that certain Deed of Easement recorded in Book 3242, Pages 152-153 in Onslow County Registry.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the

mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1177835 (FC.FAY) #7497 10/13, 10/20/2016 RESOLUTION 2016-33 DECLARING THE TOWN OF BURGAW’S INTENT TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC ALLEY BETWEEN THE 300 BLOCKS OF EAST BRIDGERS AND EAST ASHE STREETS WHEREAS, NCGS 160A-299 authorizes the Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners to close street rightsof-way and public alleys provided certain procedures are followed; and WHEREAS, pursuant to NCGS 160A-299, the public alley above is not under the authority and control of the North Carolina Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, the Town of Burgaw considers it advisable to conduct a public hearing for the purpose of giving consideration to the closing of the public alley between the 300 blocks of East Bridgers and East Ashe Streets; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF BURGAW BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT: SECTION 1. A public hearing will be held on November 8, 2016 during the public hearing portion of the regular Board of Commissioners meeting, which starts at 5:30 PM, in the banquet/meeting room of the Historic Burgaw Depot located at 115 S. Dickerson St. in Burgaw, NC for the purpose of discussing the proposed alley closing.

SECTION 2. Pursuant to NCGS 160A-299(a), the Town shall publish this Resolution of Intent once a week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the area.

SECTION 3. Pursuant to NCGS 160A-299(a), the Town shall transmit by certified mail to each owner of property abutting upon that portion of said alley a copy of this Resolution of Intent.

SECTION 4. Pursuant to NCGS 160A-299(a), the Town shall prominently post notice of the proposed alley closing in at least two places along the alley included in this Resolution of Intent.

ADOPTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF BURGAW, THIS 13TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2016 Attest: Sylvia W. Raynor, Town Clerk Signed: Eugene Mulligan, Mayor #7488 10/13, 10/20, 10/27,11/3/2016 The Town of Atkinson is requesting sealed bids for the purchase of a 2017 Ford F550 crew cab 4 x 4 chassis based on specifications available with the Town Clerk at the Atkinson Town Hall. 910-283-7341.

Such sealed bids should be recieved by 12 pm Oct 28th. #7502 10/13/2016

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 15 SP 81 LAWRENCE S. BOEHLING, Public Administrator of the Estate of Wilbur P. Price (Sometimes known as Wilbur P. Price, Jr.) vs.

SHARON PRICE, WALTER PETE PRICE and MICHAELA STACY WILLETTS-PACZESNY TO:SHARON PRICE and MICHAELA STACY WILLETTS-PACZESNY Take Notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled special proceeding. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Petition to sell real property owned by Wilbur P. Price described in Deed Book 4266, Page 231 of the Pender County Registry, said proceeding being brought to pay debts and administrative costs of said estate.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than November 29, 2016 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 13th day of OCTOBER, 2016.

LAWRENCE S. BOEHLING Administrator of the Estate of Wilbur P. Price P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #7499 10/13, 10/20, 10/27/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JOSEPH MCGOWEN JOHNSON 16 E 397 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Joseph McGowen Johnson deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 11th day of January, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 13th day of October, 2016.

Jason Johnson Executor of the Estate of Joseph McGowen Johnson c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #7500 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF BETTY ANN COSTON 16 E 320 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Betty Ann Coston deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 11th day of January, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 13th day of October, 2016.

Michael D. Ward Executor of the Estate of Betty Ann Coston c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #7501 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3/2016

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Continued from page 10A make plans and put away funds for a trip to the west or north, there are still several places in our backyards that we neglect to recognize as what really should be bucket list items.

One of my favorite places I have ever been, Linville Gorge is one of these. I have spoken and written many words over the years about the magnificence of the Gorge, and will do so again.

If I could put one of those tiny homes that has become popular smack in the middle

Topsail roundup Continued from page 9A played in the pro-set format, eliminating the need for the doubles matches.

Led by Harris and Dougherty the Lady Pirates won all six singles again in the second match but went ahead with the doubles matches, winning two of the three. Harris and Dougherty won 8-0, 8-0 in singles, and the two teamed up for a 6-0 win in doubles.

Topsail was at Hoggard on Tuesday.

Cross-country The Topsail boys’ and girls’ teams ran at Olsen Park last Thursday. The Pirate boys finished in fifth place (115) behind South Brunswick (59), Hoggard (72), New Hanover (72), and Laney (81), and ahead of West Brunswick (147) and Ashley (157).

The big news was that senior Chad Campbell finished first 16:24, eight seconds ahead of Hoggard’s Erik Dahlgren (162). A. J. Edwardo had a personal-best time in the varsity race and 10 (Brennan Austin, Jace Bean, Ryan Commerford, Daniel Costa, Jonathan Gallagher, Zane Hill, Adam Stehley, Duncan Thompson, Jacoby Wahler, and Clay Stimpson) of 14 Pirate runners that ran

Pender volleyball Continued from page 8A three digs. Kam Thompson had nine kills in the match.

Two days later the Lady Patriots again traveled to Bladen County. This time they played West Bladen. Again the Pender County squad swept their

Trask football Continued from page 8A came up empty. The third period ended with neither team finding the end zone.

The Titans finally found the end zone late in the fourth period. A West Bladen punt netted three yards, giving the Titans a first and ten at the 21yard line. Five plays later Tony Holmes found the end zone

Lady Pirates Continued from page 8A The first game was tied at 23, 24, and 25 before two balls hit out of bounds gave Topsail (9-7, 5-6) the win. There were just two service errors in that game and none in the second as Topsail broke from a 14-14 tie in opening a 17-14 lead, increasing that to 21-15 with a four-point surge.

Game three was Ashley’s turn to break away from a tie, using an eight-point run to take a 16-12 lead. A ball hit out of bounds by the lady Pirates created a fourth game. That game was tied eight times from 10-10 to 25-25 before a pair of Elder kills set off a Lady Pirate celebration.

“We were just trying to make the routine plays and control the things we could control like missed serves, hitting the ball out of the court, and just calling for balls and digging the balls up,” Elder said. “We tried to keep a relaxed mind and not overthink things.

“It was tight throughout

of the gorge for a year and live there, I would in a heartbeat.

This column has shared many of my experiences in the Gorge. I will have another column coming soon that will share another. It is that special of a place to me and I wish everyone would have the opportunity to visit for a few days.

But there are many more locations within just a few hours drive that many have not seen nor even heard about.

So, as the weather turns cooler, I hope to share several of these places, and hopefully you too will add them to your list. But more importantly, since they are nearby, I hope

you will check them off your list soon as well.

We only get one trip on this earth, and leaving a list of unseen and unexperienced items is not the legacy you want to hand down.

scoreboard would see for the night.

The Patriots (3-4/1-2) will host West Bladen on Friday night. The Patriots will try and avoid losing two consecutive games for the first time this season when they host the Knights.

in the junior-varsity exceeded their previous personal-best times.

T h e L a dy P i r at e s f i n ished sixth (159) behind New Hanover (50), Laney (57), Hoggard (65), Ashley (95), and South Brunswick (117), and ahead of West Brunswick (182).

Kersten Parrella was Topsail’s top finisher with a 12th-place time of 21:35. Topsail had five girls (Sadie Boyle, Emma Filer, Alexis Rash, Stephanie Simmons, and Alexis Walsh) run personal-best times.

The Topsail teams will not be competing the N. C. Runners Invitational this weekend because of all Pender County activities being halted because of Hurricane Matthew. Topsail is the host at Poplar Grove Thursday.

Womens’ golf The Lady Pirates were fourth (172) in a conference match behind Laney (118), Ashley (153), and Hoggard (168), and ahead of West Brunswick (174), New Hanover (179), and South Brunswick (185) on Monday in a nine-hole match.

Leading the way for Coach Margaret Burke were Angela Linehan (52), Gracie Ocock (59), Gracie Pitt (61), Lauren Mintz (62), Kate Flowers (63), and Julia Nasco (63). In a rare finish, Laney’s Jayla Rogers

was the m3dealist (34) edging teammate Caroline Cahill (3), who was the medalist in the first six conference matches. Ashley’s Livy Tran was third (46) and Hoggard’s Anna Moore was, fourth (47).

Topsail was at the Mid-East 3A/4A Conference tour nament Monday.

Mens’ soccer Tough week for the Pirates as they dropped a pair of games to conference powers.

Tuesday the Topsail boys fell 4-0 to New Hanover (113-0, 5-1-0). Wildcat Chet Willis scored twice and teammates Robert Franck and Jessie Wyatt added goals. Junior Jorge Lopez had six saves in the game.

Wednesday the Screaming Eagles of Ashley (8-3-1, 6-1-0) – one-half game ahead of the Wildcats in the standings – came to Hampstead and left with a 50-2 victory. Josh Chapman led Ashley with two goals while Dawson Asbury scored in the first half and Nick Sargent scored in the second half off an assist from Ethan Borkowski. Lopez had three saves in the first half and freshman Al Hornthal had four saves in the second half for Topsail (5-7-0, 2-5-0).

The Pirates were at Hoggard Tuesday and play next Tuesday at Laney.

Bladen County counterparts.

The scores were 25-11, 25-17 and 28-26.

Lakirah Forney led Pender with nine kills, one ace and three digs while Caroline Peterson had 10 assists and three aces. Imani Newkirk chipped in seven kills and five digs.

Ashley Dupalevich had nine assists and two aces.

The Lady Patriots are now 8-11 overall and 7-4 in Four County play. They are currently sitting in third place in the conference standings behind first place Midway (11-0) and second place Wallace (8-2).

Pender played Wilmington Christian Academy on Monday and Union on Tuesday. They were at Wallace on Thursday.

from six-yards out to give the Titans a six-point lead.

The Knights turned the ball over on downs on their final drive of the night and the Titans earned the hard fought win.

Steven Jordan led the Titans with 93 yards and a touchdown while Holmes added 56-yards and a score.

Foster Williamson led the Titan defense with 11 tackles while Kansas Bannerman and Steven Jordan each had eight

tackles.

With the win the Titans record stands at 6-1 overall and 2-1 in FCC play, something that did not go unnoticed by assistant Coach Randy Pugh.

“When I came into this thing my goal was to win seven games, “he told his players in the post-game huddle. “No matter what happens from here you guys have reached that goal and I’m proud of you.”

The Titans will travel to East Bladen on Friday night.

but I personally, didn’t feel the pressure. I know from past experiences that once you feel the pressure you start playing bad, and I think that’s the way our whole team feels overall.”

Preville had 29 digs, Azia Anderson had 14, Kyle had 15, and Selena Biele had 16 to lead the defensive effort that helped produce the victory.

“Azia (Anderson), Makenna, and Selena (Biele) are phenomenal on the back line, especially on the digs on the line and the short hits, and they make great passes about 99.98 percent of the time,” Elder said.

Tuesday was another story.

After tasking a two-games-toone advantage in their game Tuesday night against the visiting Lady Wildcats the Lady Pirates reverted to the mistakes that have recently plagued them on their way to dropping a 3-2 (25-9, 21-25, 18-25, 25-23, 15-13) decision to New Hanover Tuesday.

“I think we had them 13-10 (13-9) then had three passing errors that helped them tied the fifth game, then we had one ball drop between us, and after

that it was hard to come back,” Topsail Coach Hill Pearsall said. “We got to eight first and that’s what you want to do in a 15-point game, it’s a killerinstinct that we don’t seem to have at the right moment.

“A lot of that is, again, consistency. We missed three serves in a row in game three.

I just don’t understand how a varsity team can miss three serves in a row as much as we practice serving, and these aren’t spotted serves. That can be very frustrating, not just for me, but for the rest of the team.

Sophomores Kate Ramsey (11 kills, block) and Mallory George (8 points, 6 kills, 18 digs, ace) were instrumental in producing the early Topsail lead, but the Lady Pirates were unable to hold on. Makenna Preville had a team-high 21 digs.

Topsail was at Hoggard Tuesday and plays its final regular-season game at home against a tough Wilmington Christian Academy team Thursday. The conference tournament begins Monday with Topsail likely to be home in the first round.

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By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher The marching orders to county employees were straight forward – make certain your family will be safe and secure your property. A storm was headed our way. Tom Collins, the director of Pender County Emergency Management, called a meeting of department heads Monday, Oct. 3. It was the first meeting of a long, but well organized week. Inside the Emergency Management Office, Collins, Pender County Fire Marshal Tommy Batson, Sheriff Carson Smith and Pender EMS and Fire Director Woody Sullivan started working a plan as early as Monday afternoon. Diligently they watched forecasts of Hurricane Matthew. While their attention was on the growth and track of Hurricane Matthew, they never took their eye from Hurricane Nicole.

Life in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is not the drama of an episode of Chicago Fire but it is a reality of protecting lives.

“This is the hub. We are here 24 hours a day until the situation stabilizes,” Collins said. “All the information comes in here. We have a lot of people working in the field, but everything is directed from the EOC. From here, we can work an incident, get the resources out where they are needed, and get it resolved.” The EOC is a tech geek’s dream. Cell phones, flat screen monitors, computers, and specialized software are used in the task of tracking a Category 4 storm. Police, fire, and EMS radios sound throughout the EOC.

The EOC is a buzz with Pender County Sheriff deputies, State Highway Patrol offi-

There are many moving parts to disaster preparation. Plans are made. Shelters are organized.

cers, American Red Cross volunteers, Pender County Fire and EMS, Pender County technology specialists, representatives from the Pender County Health and Human Services, and assorted county personnel. Jimmy Smith, from Four County EMC, mans the phone to assist with downed power lines and reports of outages. Also on hand are representatives from NCDOT, and a few community volunteers.

In the EOC there’s laughter. There’s good-natured ribbing and joking. But there’s always an undercurrent of concern. When the National Weather Service and local beach towns call in for updates, the mood turns serious. A major storm is coming and the EOC must be ready.

Equipment is staged. Generators are fueled and delivered. “We support those in the field. We support the municipalities, the commanders in the field, and the public. When calls come in, we can take care of it,” said Collins.

As detailed as plans become, the one variable is the track of the storm. On Wednesday, the forecast looked dire. The mood in the EOC was deliberate. Knowing the spectrum and impact of a Category 4 hurricane, the staff continued to prepare. Thursday morning’s forecast offered a glimmer of hope. Maybe the storm would turn away from the coastline.

Hurricane Matthew wobbled northward. It caused more than 800 deaths in Haiti. It blew

through Freeport and skittered along the coast of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. It made landfall in South Carolina. Dropping as much as 11 inches of rain, Hurricane Matthew resulted in a storm surge, road closures, flash floods, and voluntary evacuations of flood prone areas.

Pender County Health and Human Services work closely with the American Red Cross and Pender County Schools to organize shelters. Cots are delivered to two schools. One shelter is prepped by animal control as a pet friendly shelter.

Vaccinations are readied for pets that need rabies shots. So many details. So little time. The storm is moving. So often during an EOC activation, preparations ebb and flow with the storm. Hurry up and wait. The EOC plan encompasses pre-storm, during the storm, and then post-storm.

Before the storm hits, the plan goes into place. They ride out the storm but they are not huddled and waiting. Personnel are taking telephone calls, answering questions, and calming the concerned. As the storm winds down, the EOC assesses damage and completes a mountain of FEMA paperwork. The quiet in the EOC is not silenced for long. Calls of distress begin coming in. Motorists stranded.

Trees downed. Rising waters and no electricity keep the phones ringing. “We are managing what is going on, making sure everyone knows what the mission is, and what the priorities are,” Collins said. As fast as the storm moved through the area, it will take longer to clean up, restore power, and return to normal.

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Family and friends would offer words of comfort, but nothing could take away the sting of that moment. The only true and lasting comfort that I have found over the years is from the Bible.

Grief has much less power over us who fear no evil in

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Grief at the death of a loved one can be managed in healthy and realistic ways, or it can be mismanaged in ways that debilitate us longer.

There are sources of strength and comfort available to us.

The Bible has dozens of passages that speak directly to our grief. Scripture also has a track record of encouraging those who read and meditate on it frequently.

We learn from Isaiah 41:10, Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand. This everlasting promise from God is not only during times of joy and celebration, but thankfully it is a promise during the dark days

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It’s important to select good memories and be intentional about focusing on them. We do not intend to deny that reality of other memories, but the healthy approach in looking back is to choose and dwell on thoughts that encourage and uplift us. The apostle Paul encourages the believer in Romans 8:18, For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us.

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We can take comfort in knowing that Jesus has experienced all of our pain, including loss, rejection, betrayal, and death.

As our Savior and Redeemer, He took all our sins to the cross and forgives us when we ask. As our Good Shepherd, He leads us safely through, “the valley of the shadow of death.�

Give in to sadness and tears once in a while. Grief returns from time to time for months

or even years. Although this is normal, we should choose to take time to let loose, cry, remember and be sad. Deep faith in Christ does not prevent grief when a believer dies, but it infuses grief with hope. For Christians, death is a passageway to eternal life, where we will never be in the presence of grief again.

Be realistic. Refuse the naĂŻve idea that at some point life will return to normal. The healthy approach is to recognize that the passing of loved ones changes our lives so that we cannot go back to the way things once were.

We can, however, adjust and move on towards the future.

Let’s reflect on the thought that our deceased loved ones would want us to do exactly that.This week I encourage you to turn to Jesus if you are walking through the valley of grief. Keep in mind that God has not abandoned you in your darkest hour. Pray, read the Bible and surround yourself with other believers that can raise your spirits.

Finally, take hope that one day all tears will be wiped away.

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

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

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

CeNterville Baptist ChurCh

All are welcome! Pastor Bill Howell

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

FrieNdly CommuNity Baptist ChurCh

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

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

1730 US Hwy. 117 N. • Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3046 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. www.fcbcb.org

Currie CommuNity Baptist ChurCh

Burgaw presByteriaN ChurCh

watha uNited methodist ChurCh

st. Joseph the worker CatholiC ChurCh

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

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

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

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

Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

riley’s Creek Baptist ChurCh

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

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

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

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

roCky poiNt uNited methodist ChurCh

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Pastor Mark Murphy

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

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

Calvary Chapel CommuNity ChurCh

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

westview uNited methodist ChurCh

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

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

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

Pastor Judy Jeremias Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

missioN Baptist ChurCh

JordaNs Chapel uNited methodist ChurCh

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

Faith harBor uNited methodist ChurCh

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

moores Creek Baptist ChurCh

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

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

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

st. m ary’s ChurCh

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

www.BurgawBaptistChurch.org

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

An Episcopal - Lutheran Community 506 S. McNeil Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.5541 Sunday Worship Service with Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. www.stmaryschurchburgawnc.org

Burgaw Baptist ChurCh

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

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

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

the ChurCh at wilmiNgtoN

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

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

Cape Fear CommuNity Fellowship (CF2) 10509 US Hwy. 117 S., Rocky Point Business Park Rocky Point, NC • 910-232-7759 www.CF2.us Worship Hours: Sunday Morning, 11 a.m.

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

all saiNts CatholiC ChurCh

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

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

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

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

Chapel By the Bay iN laNier’s CampgrouNd 216 Michigan Avenue • Holly Ridge, N.C. 28445 910-328-6252 Pastor: Don Myers Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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Fall comfort food recipes

Hope’s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer When the fall arrives our tastes for foods crave comfort foods that are tasty and easy to make. Here are a few that you might enjoy.

Also, here are a few tips to help make your Halloween pumpkin last longer: •Soak pumpkin in pail or large pot of cold water for 4-5 hours until firm. Take out of water and dry with paper towels right away.

•Rub pumpkin with petroleum jelly on the parts that you have cut away with a knife.

•Fill a spray bottle with a little bleach and water and spray on pumpkin inside to keep it moist.

•For a wonderful table decoration, hollow out whole pumpkin and line with foil, add a nice fall bouquet of flowers or mums and some water. Decorate outside of pumpkin with ribbons.

Enjoy!

Turkey breast and gravy in a slow cooker 1 6-7 pounds bone-in turkey breast, skin removed 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon dried thyme powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon dried rosemary 2 m e d i u m swe e t onions, chopped 4 carrots, cut on a diagonal into ½ inch slices 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped ¼ cup corn starch or all-purpose flour ½ cup water ¼ cup dry white wine (optional) or apple cider In a small bowl mix together parsley, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, salt and pepper.

Place onion, carrots, and celery into six or seven quart slow cooker; top with turkey breast skinless side up. Rub turkey with seasoning mixture.

Cook, covered on low about 5-6 hours until turkey is at 170 degrees. Remove from cooker; let stand, covered for 20 minutes; then slice.

Strain cooking juices also wine into a small saucepan.

Mix flour and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened 2-3 minutes add more cornstarch and water if necessary for desired consistency. Serve with sliced turkey. Also serve with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles or rice.

Chili con carne For an added treat add 1-cup pumpkin puree for a delightful taste.

1 pound ground chuck 1 l a r g e sw e e t o n i o n , chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced then smashed Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1½ tablespoons chili powder

¼ teaspoon dried oregano leaves 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 cups or 28 ounce can, diced tomatoes, undrained 1 19-ounce can, red kidney beans, undrained In a large saucepan, sauté beef, onion, and garlic over medium high heat about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until beef is browned; drain.

Stir in cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir in ketchup and diced tomatoes.

Heat to boiling. Lower heat to low; cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in kidney beans and pumpkin, if desired, and heat to boiling. Lower heat to low; simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes stirring occasionally, until desired thickness.

Pumpkin cheesecake squares For an added taste add two tablespoons bourbon to the pumpkin mixture.

Crust 1 cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup butter 1 cup quick-cooking oats ½ cup finely chopped pecans Filling 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 15-ounce can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1½ teaspoons Chinese FiveSpice or ground cinnamon 3 large eggs, room temperature 2 tablespoons bourbon, if desired Topping 2 cups sour cream 1/3 cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13x 9-inch

pan with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and brown sugar.

Using pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in oats and pecans. Press evenly in bottom of pan; bake 15 minutes.

In large bowl, beat filling ingredients: cream cheese, sugar, pumpkin, eggs, bourbon, and Chinese Five-Spice with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

Pour over hot crust. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until set and dry in center.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix topping ingredients: sour cream, sugar, and vanilla.

Drop mixture by spoonfuls over pumpkin layer; spread evenly over hot filling. Bake about five minutes or until topping is set. Cool completely, about two hours. Cut into four rows by four rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Roasted cauliflower with rosemary and garlic Serves 6.

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons dried rosemary powder Pinch of dried thyme Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Grease a 15x10-inch baking pan or dish; set aside.

Break head of cauliflower into florets. In a bowl toss olive oil, rosemary, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper, to taste. Toss in cauliflower florets and mix to coat. Pour into a greased baking pan or dish. Roast at 450 degrees until tender and lightly browned 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Community news & events Topsail Historical Society meets Oct. 20 Nazi POWs in North Carolina is the topic of the October historical society meeting The Historical Society of Topsail Island (HSTI) will feature special guest speaker, Dr. Robert Billinger, Jr. His topic is Nazi POWs in the Tar Heel State, 1942-1946.

Billinger, who authored a book by the same title, is a Professor Emeritus of History at Wingate University.

The prog ram is set for Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m. at the historic Assembly Building, 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Please note, the HSTI will NOT meet on Oct. 13, as normally scheduled due to preparations for Autumn with Topsail.

“This special presentation is made possible through funding from the North Carolina Humanities Council,” said Gaylene Branton, president of the Historical Society of Topsail Island. “We’re very pleased to host Dr. Billinger.”

Learn about the intriguing link between Camp Davis and German POWs. Register today for the free program.

The HSTI meeting is a lunch gathering. Lunch is catered by The Beach Shop and Grill. The menu will include meatloaf, mashed potatoes, collard greens, salad, rolls, dessert, and iced tea.

The lunch is $13 and is payable at the door. Attendees ages 70 and older pay only $11 per lunch. There is no charge for attending the program only.

RSVP to hstiluncheons@ gmail.com or call 910-389-8776

by Oct. 7.

Surf City Pill Drop now open Surf City has installed a permanent pill drop box at the Police Department, 305 N. New River Drive. City residents will no longer have to wait for an pill drop event to properly dispose of medications.

The box, which cost about $800, was made possible by the donations of two Surf City residents. The box is available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., weekends from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. No appointment is necessary – just bring the medications and place them in the box.

All expired, unused prescription medications and over-the-counter medications in pill or capsule form will be accepted. Please transport all medications in their properly marked original pharmacy or retail containers.

Needles, liquids, creams, aerosols, batteries, or combustible or radioactive materials are prohibited.

For more information, contact Captain Jeff Johnson at 328.7711 or by email at JJohnson@surfcitypolice.com.

Beekeeping and honeybee workshop Oct. 15 A free workshop on the lifecycle of honeybees and their many ecological benefits will be held Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Pender County Extension Office, 801 S. Walker Street, in Burgaw. The N.C. State Extension Pender Master Gardeners Speaker Bureau will sponsor this event.

N.C. State Pender Master Gardener Volunteer and Presi-

dent of the Pender County Beekeepers Association, Bruce Hannan, will take you inside the fascinating life of a beehive and talk about the many products that bees produce in addition to honey. There will be a live demonstration hive there as well.

For more infor mation, please call 910-259-1235.

Dinner with the author Dine with author and musician, Philip Gerard, sponsored by the Topsail Township Friends of the Library Oct. 18 at Georges Restaurant, Olde Point.

Dr. Gerard, author of eleven books, contributor to Our State Magazine, commentator on public radio, performing musician and a distinguished teaching professor in the Creative Writing Department at UNCW, will give insights on the creation of his newest novel,The Dark of the Island.

With guitar in hand, Philip will round out the evening by singing a few tunes from his recently released CD. Two of Philip’s most recent books, Hatteras Light and The Dark of the Island, will be on sale with American Anthem, the new CD. Tickets are $27 and on sale at the Hampstead Library (910)270-4603 or call Mary Ann at (910)270-2866.

Medicare annual election period Oct. 15-Dec. 7 Your health needs change from year to year, and the benefits and costs of your health and Medicare drug plans (Medicare Part D) may change each year, too. It is important to evaluate your

Medicare choices during the Annual Election Period, Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and make changes to your coverage if it would benefit you.

Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) volunteers are available to help you review your Medicare prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage Plans.

SHIIP volunteers are trained by the NC Department of Insurance and provide unbiased information.

To schedule an appointment in Pender County, call 259-9119 ext. 0, Pender Adult Services, for the western side of the county, and 270-0708, Topsail Senior Center, for the eastern side of the county.

Thursday, October 13 •The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead.

•Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from noon-1 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information.

•Pender County Museum is open to the public for free (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com.

•Village of St. Helena Planning Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at the town hall.

Friday, October 14 •Atkinson Baptist Church, Hwy. 53 in Atkinson, has a free bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns.

•Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m.

•The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1321 meets for breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

Tuesday, October 18 •The Burgaw Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Burgaw Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Members do not have to live in Burgaw to be a member of this service organization. For more information, call Alan King at 910-789-1074.

Wednesday, October 19 •Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information •The Coastal Pender Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Belvedere Country Club, 2368 Country Club Drive in Hampstead.

Thursday, October 20 •The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead.

•Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from noon-1 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information.

•Pender County Museum is open to the public for free (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com.

Friday, October 21 •Atkinson Baptist Church, Hwy. 53 in Atkinson, has a free bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns.

•Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m.

•The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1321 meets for breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

Tuesday October 25 •The Knights of Columbus, Council 12281 meets the second and fourth Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 16660 U.S. Hwy. 17 in Hampstead.

•The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Captain David Williams/Holly Shelter Volunteers Camp 2267 meets on the fourth Thursday each month at Holland’s Shelter Creek Restaurant, N.C. 53 East. at 6 p.m.

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