Post & Voice 10.27.16

Olive Fall, Do You?

All Olive Clothing is 20% OFF

Picking at Paul’s Place

Good Through 10/30/16

The Pender-Topsail

There are more than just hotdogs at Paul’s Place every Sunday afternoon. Captain Cal and Ginger, along with other pickers, get together to play. Read more about it on page 1B

Volume 47, No. 4

&

Thursday, October 27, 2016

50 Cents

carefully.

Early voters can cast ballots at any polling location in Pender County – early voting in a particular precinct is not necessary. Computers at each polling location are connected through the Internet to the county elections office. Each location shares the same voter information. “You can’t vote here at the elections office and then go down the road to another location and vote again. We would know about that,� Boyles said. “We are averaging about seven to 10 minutes a voter.�

Voters casting ballots on Election Day Nov. 8 will need to vote in their assigned precinct.

Early voting will continue through Saturday Nov. 5 at 1p.m.

Pender EM moves into flood recovery phase

Staff photos by Andy Pettigrew,

Early voting is underway in Pender County for the Nov. 8 general election. Campaign signs have sprung up at the county elections ofďŹ ce like mushrooms after a rain. Election ofďŹ cials say early voting has been heavy since it opened on Oct. 20.

Debris pickup underway across county

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

Pender Ghost Walk a howling success

By Tammy Proctor Pender County Tourism Director Special to the Pender Post

EM Director Tom Collins

%

Pender County Emergency Management is moving from the hur ricane emergency phase into storm recovery and clean up.

Pender County Emergency Manager Tom Collins says only one family remains in the emergency shelter as of Monday. He hopes that family will be able to move to temporary shelter Monday or Tuesday and the county can officially close the shelter. “Hopefully by today (Monday) FEMA will have a place for them to stay. We have everyone else into housing except one family,� Collins said. “Once we place them, we can close shelter operations. FEMA has been finding people places to live until they get their house back.�

Some people displaced by the flood won’t be returning to their homes. “Some won’t go back, unfortunately. They will either sell or just won’t fix it back,� said Collins.

Collins says all roads in the county are open, except one road near the Black River near Canetuck Road.

Debris pickup The Pender County EM announced county-wide storm debris pick-up is underway this week.

Pender County high school sports teams are getting close to playoff time, while football still has a few games on the regular schedule. Read more in sports on page 8A.

Early voting underway in Pender County

Early voting heavy in Pender County

Pender County elections officials report early voting heavy in the county. “Early voting has been very busy,� said Elections Director Dennis Boyles. “During the first two days of early voting (Oct. 20-21), 3,220 people voted.�

Boyles says voting in the county is going smoothly, even with the increased number of early voting locations. Detailed information on voting locations and hours can be found on page 11A of this week’s Post & Voice, as well as the Pender County government website. Days and hours of early voting varies by polling location so voters are urged to read the information

Close to playoffs

The Media of Record for the People of Pender County

Voting schedule, poll locations on page 11A

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

513 Roland Ave Surf City, NC (910) 328-2105 www.shopthebee.com

POST Voice

8211 W Market St #BB Wilmington, NC (910) 319-7693

“Residents with vegetative debris should leave leaves, branches, and tree limbs on the edge of the state right-ofway,� said Collins. “Please do not pile any debris under power lines or in a location that blocks vision of roadways.�

Collins said the debris clean-up is going to take time and he urged residents to be patient. “For neighborhoods with vegetative debris, especially in Hampstead and the eastern portion of the county, pick-up should begin the week of Oct. 24,� said Collins. “We apologize for the delay but we still have serious flooding issues in the county.�

Debris should to be placed in a pile along the edge of the state right-of-way. “There will only be one

Continued on page 2A

" & & &! "&!

Burgaw was haunted Saturday night.

It was a howling good time.

The Gray Lady who walks in the mist along Topsail Island, Patriots from Moores Creek National Battlefield, widows of the sea, Benjamin Gould, and a Gullah Geechee ax murder were among the ghost stories shared.

More than 420 ghost walkers attended the first ever Ghost Walk: Ghosts of Pender’s Past. They came from as far as Burnsville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh, Wilmington, New Bern, Jacksonville, and Myrtle Beach, SC. The idea of a Ghost Walk started in the Pender County Tourism office. We’re located in the renovated historic jail and we hear the sound of chairs dragging.

We hear doors open and footsteps follow – but no one is present.

As we shared this with co-workers,

they in turn responded with their own ghost stories. The county courthouse has had its share of visitors, we’ve been told.

We decided: we need to have a ghost

walk.

We’re a government agency, an office of two, and we knew we could not pull

Continued on page 7A

Push Mowers • Lawn Tractors • Zero Turn Mowers Trimmers & Chainsaws

Repairs underway on county SALES • SERVICE • PARTS • water DELIVERYintake Financing Available

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publishers

Repairs are progressing on the raw water intake pipe that serves Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick counties with water from the Cape Fear River. A call for water conservation in Pender County has

ITĘźS TIME TO GET -

! ! ! ! & ! & ! " # $

Pender Tourism photo

The cast of the Ghost Walk courtroom drama

produced a 20 percent reduction in water usage – enough to keep the county out of a water emergency as repairs on the pipe have reduced flow to the three county systems.

Pender Utilities Director Michael Mack says despite the reduced availability of raw water into the county’s

treatment plant, water conservation has kept the system running without the need to use emergency water from Wallace.

Settling of a 48-inch pipe that delivers raw water to the three county systems opened a football-sized hole that has prompted a reduction in the

THE BEST FOR LESS

flow of raw water to the plants and forced conservation measures. The break in the pipe has cut the water flow nearly in half. “Conservation has been very effective. We have seen at least 20 percent reduction.

Continued on page 7A

Ask about our end-of-season clearance on select products.

Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/PostVoice

WHITE TRACTOR CO. INC.

whitetractorcompany.com

(WY "Y 0ASS 3 "URGAW s

For a limited time at participating local independent Husqvarna dealers only.

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 2A

Arrest report

Jesse Eldridge Blake, Jr., 33, 104 Robert Road W., Currie.

Death by vehicle, driving while impaired. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $15,000 secured bond.

William Zachary Burton, 21, 104 N. Walker Street, Burgaw.

Malicious conduct by prisoner, communicating threats, assault on a government official or employee. Arrest by Department of Adult Corrections. Released, no bond.

Stephen Christopher Busby, 38, 164 Prestige Lane, Currie.

DWI, driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated.

Maloree Lauren Capps, 25, 4528 Crowdad Court, Wilmington.

Open container after consuming in passenger area, reckless driving to endanger, driving while impaired, failure to reduce speed. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Johnny Ray Carlton, 49, 1578 Webbtown Road, Maple Hill.

Assault on a child under 12, worthless check. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $10,500 secured bond.

Derrick Wayne Charles, 25, 208 N. 11th Street, Wilmington.

Driving while impaired, speeding, civil revocation of driver’s license. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond.

Bethany Christin Cottle, 19, 341 Sandpiper Lane, Hampstead.

Escaping local jail, breaking and entering a motor vehicle, larceny of a firearm, possession of stolen firearm. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $26,500 secured bond.

Stephanie Davis, 44, 1109 North Shore Drive, Surf City.

Simple assault, battery of unborn child. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $500 secured bond.

Brandon Scott Drinkwater, 26, 100 Whitestocking Road, Burgaw. Breaking and entering, larceny, possession of burglary tools. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Incarcerated under $120,000 secured bond.

Joshua Bryan Evans, 30, 205 Cape Fear Drive, Whiteville.

Breaking and entering, larceny, possession of burglary tools, possession of stolen goods, obtaining property under false pretense, window tinting violation, driving while license revoked, no operator’s license. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department.

Incarcerated under $284,500 secured bond.

Haywood Elwood Garner, Jr., 68, 468 Peanut Road, Hampstead.

First degree forcible sexual offense, indecent liberties with a child, crime against nature, assault on a child under 12, sexual battery. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $525,000 secured bond.

Henry Herbert Giles, IV, 2012 Island Creek Road, Rocky Point, NC. Cruelty to animals. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,000 secured bond.

Sharon Elaine Goforth, 53, 102 Hillview Circle, Hampstead.

Communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond.

Evan Tyler Gordon, 26, 5004 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington.

Breaking and entering a motor vehicle, larceny, possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Department of Adult Corrections.

Released, no bond.

Justen David Green, 24, 20 Church Street, Willard. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $1,000 unsecured bond.

Lisa Danielle Hamilton, 47, 1105 Channel Boulevard, Topsail

Pender EMS & Fire Report Oct. 16-22 EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 203 Calls per station Burgaw Station 1 46 Sloop Point Station 14 28 Hampstead Station 16 28 Surf City Station 23 19 Topsail Beach Station 4 6 Union Station 5 20 Rocky Point Station 7 33 Maple Hill Station 8 06 Atkinson Station 9 14 Scott Hill Station 18 1 Hwy 421 South Station 29 2 Type of Calls Cancelled: 23 Cancelled en-route: 0 No patient found: 2 No treatment required: 0 Refusals: 57 Stand by: 0 Transported: 115 Treated/released: 6 Fire Department Reports Calls per station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 12 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 10 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 13 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 3 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 10 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South 4 Ocean Rescue St 4 - Topsail Beach 0 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 6 Motor Vehicle Crash 12 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 26 Cancelled 8 Ocean Rescue 0

Law Office of R. Kent Harrell

Beach. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $5,000 secured bond.

James Donald Harding, Jr., 44, 5288 Heading Bluff Road, Currie. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated.

Nathan Harper, 38, 243 Jerry Harper Lane, Albertson. Violation of domestic protection order. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond.

Kenneth Ray Hayes, Jr., 28, 1295 Moorestown Road, Rocky Point. Burglary, possession of stolen goods, possession of stolen firearm. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $50,000 secured bond.

Courtney Schae Heath, 23, 227 Sportsman Drive, Burgaw.

Probation violation. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department.

Released under $4,000 secured bond.

Dennis Wayne Hinnant, 63, 401 Anderson Drive, Hampstead.

Failure to report change of address sex offender, simple assault, trespassing. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $42,000 secured bond.

Taylor Ryan Hoch, 26, 137 S. Permuda Wynd, North Topsail Beach. Breaking and entering a motor vehicle, larceny. Arrest

by Surf City Police Department. Incarcerated under $15,000 secured bond.

Matthew James Hosmer, 40, 1608 Queen Street, Wilmington.

Fictitious/altered registration, driving unregistered/untitled vehicle. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $500 secured bond.

Danny Maurice Howard, 31, 145 Big Four Road, Currie. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released.

Lisa Danielle Howard, 47, 15871 US Highway 17 N., Hampstead. Driving while impaired, driving while license revoked, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol.

Released under $1,500 secured bond.

Eric Wayne Inman, 37, 11236 Highway 74, Evergreen. Breaking and entering, larceny, possession of burglary tools, attaining property under false pretense, shoplifting, concealment of goods, resisting an officer, trespassing. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Incarcerated under $140,500 secured bond.

Kevin Orbie Jones, 42, 1991 Trader’s Neck Road, Hampstead.

Probation violation. Arrest by Probation Officer. Released under $5,000 secured bond.

Craig Allen Lewis, 56, 454 W. Highland Avenue, San Bernadino, CA. DWI. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Incarcerated, no bond.

James Adolph London, 76, 24 Stag Park Road, Burgaw. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released.

Stephen Paul Marotta, 52, 295 Keith Road, Currie. Resisting an officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $300 secured bond.

Jordan Bennett Martin, 19, 8597 Wilmington Highway, Holly Ridge. Motor vehicle rental fraud. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $3,000 secured bond.

Alexander Keith Murphy, 51, 2587 Bell Williams Road, Burgaw. Probation violation. Arrest by Department of Adult Corrections. Released, no bond.

Diane Elizabeth Persiani, 65, 12 Legacy Drive, Rocky Point.

Driving while impaired, failure to maintain lane control. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Katelin Alice Ramsey, 22, 24007 NC Highway 210, Currie.

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

Released.

Clarence Jefferson Riggs, III, 46, 235 Mimosa Lane, Rocky Point. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Edwin David Rodriguez, Jr., 18, 20 Deerridge Drive East, Hampstead. Incest, crime against nature, probation violation.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $35,000 secured bond.

Steven Jay Somberg, 49, 2330 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw.

Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $1,000 unsecured bond.

Shaniqua Danielle Sykes, 23, 1060 Highway 117, Burgaw.

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

Released under $25,000 secured bond.

Aaron Blake Tew, 26, 110 Dragstrip Road, Holly Ridge. Breaking and entering, larceny, possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Department of Adult Corrections. Released, no bond.

Adrian Jamar Tindall, 22, 79 Salem Road, Burgaw. Assault on a female, assault on a government official, simple assault, probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Incarcerated under $10,000 secured bond.

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

Probation violation. Arrest by Judge. Released, no bond.

Gregory Ellis Webster, 41, 57 Hill Road, Wilmington. DWI. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated.

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.

Flood

Continued from page 1A pick-up for vegetative materials, so please be ready,” said Collins.

The county emergency office continues to deal with issues related to flooding along the Black River and Northeast Cape Fear River.

Collins said the county must pick up animals that died as a result of the flooding first.

That is an immediate health hazard.

Contractors are not permitted to enter private property or private roads for debris pickup. Residents living in private

subdivisions with private roadways should take their debris to the connecting edge of the state road right-of-way.

“We want to thank the citizens of Pender County for their patience,” said Collins.

“Hurricane Matthew left us with three events to clean up – vegetative debris from the high winds, debris from flooding along the Northeast Cape Fear River and the debris from the Black River Basin.”

Pender County Emergency Management will post updates on the Facebook page at facebook.com/penderem and on the website http://www. penderem.com. If you need assistance call the EM office at 910- 259-1210.

CRISIS TEXT LINE Text HELLO to 741-741 A free, 24/7 text line for people in crisis.

ZACHARY S. RIVENBARK -Attorney at Law-

910.259.7772 Personal Injury • Wrongful Death • DWI Traffic Tickets • Criminal Family Law • Estate Planning

Rooks

Mini Storage

(Formerly S & W Mini Storage) Office is located at Rooks Lawn & Garden Center 1501 NC Hwy. 53W Burgaw, NC

307 N. Smith St. Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.3302

Has an automotive injury left you with stubborn back and neck pain? Are you tired of waiting to feel better? Dr. Davis is dedicated to providing you with fast and effective relief from pain through therapeutic spinal adjustment techniques.

We stepped forLocations.

Also Offeri ng Massage Therapyout at Both a moment.

We now have early appointments at: 7:00 a.m. and are also open until 6:00 p.m. for your convenience

Acute Spinal We will return by 1:30.

Care Center Dr. Joseph Davis, Chiropractor THANK YOU.

206 S. Wright St • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-4545 7658-A Market St. • Wilmington, NC 28411 • 910-686-4545

POST Voice The Pender-Topsail

&

USPS 897-020 Published Every Thursday.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES

In Pender County

Delivery Cost $5.45 Cost of Paper $23.00 Sales Tax: $1.55 Per Year: $30.00

Out-of-County

Delivery Cost Cost of Paper Sales Tax: Per Year:

$20.45 $23.00 $1.55 $45.00

Post Voice, LLC Post & Voice 108 W. Wilmington Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 Periodicals Postage Paid at Burgaw, NC 28425 DBA Pender-Topsail

POSTMASTER Send Changes of Address to: Pender-Topsail Post & Voice P.O. Box 955, Burgaw, NC 28425

Office Hours:

Mon., Tues., & Fri. 9a.m. - 4p.m.

CLOSED on Wednesday & Thursday News & Advertising: 910.259.9111 Fax: 910.259.9112 email: posteditor@post-voice.com

DEADLINE for News & Advertising is Friday @ Noon Andy Pettigrew, Publisher/Managing Editor Katie H. Pettigrew, Advertising/Design Director Brenda Todd, East Advertising Rep Melanie Moore, Customer Service Representative Bobby Norris, Sports Writer Staff Writers: Edith Batson, Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writers: Lee Wagner, Dr. Ray Mendenhall, Hope Cusick, Barbara Hazle

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 3A

Small project grows big for flood relief

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer During the flood along the Northeast Cape Fear River, Jason Leary was venturing out on Hwy. 53 with his boat, helping people move and assisting with whatever they needed.

Along the way, people began to ask him questions about who they could help and where they could donate items for the flood victims.

That’s when he got the idea to open up a Facebook page to help coordinate the efforts that were well-meaning, but somewhat scattered. Initially, he added about 100 people who were his Facebook friends around 4:30 Monday afternoon. He thought he would hear back from a few of his buddies, but the response was much larger than he could have imagined.

Leary found himself answering calls, texts and emails for hours that evening. By the next day, more than 1,100 had joined the group called #TeamPenderCounty, and two days later there were 1,600 wanting to help and share with their neighbors in various ways. Leary began by answering their messages, directing them to various churches and other collection sites.

“It’s gotten so big,” began Leary. “Everybody wants to help, but nobody knows where to help at and where to carry it. I’ve got a truckload of stuff coming from Virginia. It will be here tomorrow night. There is more coming from Washington, D.C., from Rhode Island and from Baltimore, Maryland. I had no clue it would be this big. I thought, ‘Uh oh, I have bitten off more than I can chew.’ But you know what? It all falls into place. It might take me a few minutes to get back to you, but if I can’t answer right away, I know that other people will answer for me, and I appreciate that. It’s all falling into place, and it’s going to work.”

Leary said that he was not personally affected by the flooding. He just always ends up in the boat helping somebody, somewhere. Last weekend, he and a group of volunteers met to join efforts to distribute donated items and to help however needed.

“This week, the biggest need has been cleaning supplies and toiletries. Next week, I’m not sure what it will be, but I think they’re going to need help getting moved out. There are still people over in Currie that can’t get to their houses. Next week, they’re going to need

the cleaning supplies. Canned foods and bottled water are always needed, and anything that is donated is needed and appreciated,” said Leary.

A benefit was held Saturday at Luck’s Tavern just across the river in Castle Hayne, as well.

“It’s all fallen into place, and I just want to give a big thank you to everyone that helped. Because of all of you, we were able to deliver five truckloads of supplies to flood victims and give five churches $100 each. Thank Photo contributed you to Brandon Luck for the use of Luck’s Tavern, to The guest speakers at last week’s Burgaw Rotary Club meeting were Pender County Jordan Lunsford for putting Schools Chief Officer Pender Resource Center Dr. Todd Blumenreich, Superintendent the benefit together, and to Dr. Terri Cobb, and School Board member Don Hall. the person who gave $500. It would not have been possible without all of you. These people are our neighbors, and there are a lot of older people that can’t help themselves.

Somebody’s got to help them.

If anybody needs any help, they can contact me. I will do what I can for them, or try to steer them in the right direction,” said Leary.

For more information on how you can donate or volunteer, go to #TeamPenderCounty on Facebook. #TeamPenderCounty stickers can also be found on the page, and proceeds will benefit the flood victims.

Antiques donated to Poplar Grove

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer It isn’t uncommon for a museum to accept donations, but Poplar Grove Plantation has recently become the proud owner of a large number of eye-catching items. Mary Jo Harris, of Porters Neck, possessed an assortment of antique and vintage items that her family had amassed throughout the years.

After visiting the museum, she was convinced that the historic site would be the perfect home for the unique pieces.

Poplar Grove was equally enthusiastic about acquiring the contributions to add to its existing collection. At present, many of the newly donated items are on exhibit in the manor house for visitors to peruse during tours.

One of Harris’ favorite possessions that she donated is her grandmother’s vintage beaded “flapper” dress, circa 1920. Another is an 88-piece set of Haviland Limoges china that belonged to her other grandmother. Also included in the collection are: a Hallock fireless cooker, an antique stoneware water cooler, a ce-

The Pender County Board of Education recognized Pender County Emergency Management for its dedicated service to the students, staff and community of Pender County Schools following Hurricane Matthew. Above Superintendent Dr. Terri Cobb presents Pender County Fire Marshal Tommy Batson with the award.

A working anqitue nickelodean player piano was donated to Poplar Grove. ramic butter churn, six quilts, a boudoir chair with a “rear view mirror” (primping stool), a wall crank telephone and a picture viewer.

“I have some primitive things that are really nice to look at, but you don’t really use them. We’ve kept the items that are the most familyoriented. Most of the things that I donated are the ones that my mother bought somewhere and collected. It’s kind of nice to know that they’re going to

be somewhere where other people are going to see them,” said Harris.

Harris also donated various candle molds, salt boxes, spittoons and bellows. She contributed a child’s Schoenhut piano, a Griswold Rabbit cake mold, a wooden coffee mill with a cast iron grinder, a waffle iron and numerous other items. She plans to donate other belongings, includ-

Continued on page 12A

Fundraiser

Saturday, November 5th • 10am $8 a plate

BBQ plate includes -Chopped BBQ, homemade slaw, boiled potatoes and a dinner roll.

In field located on Factory Rd and 17, across the street from Atlantic Seafood.

To benefit the Hampstead Student Ministry of Hampstead Baptist Church.

PENDER GOP This is your Conservative Guide to this year’s election.

VOTE FOR THESE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES President U.S. Senate US Congress NC Governor NC Lt Governor NC Attorney General NC Auditor NC Commissioner of Agriculture NC Commissioner of Insurance NC Commissioner of Labor NC Secretary of State NC Superintendent of Education NC Treasurer NC Senate NC House County Commissioner County Commissioner Register of Deeds

Donald Trump Richard Burr David Rouzer Pat McCrory Dan Forest Buck Newton Chuck Stuber Steve Troxler Mike Causey Cherie Berry Michael LaPaglia Mark Johnson Dale Folwell Bill Rabon Chris Millis Jackie Newton Fred McCoy Sharon Willoughby

VOTE FOR THESE CONSERVATIVE JUDGES NC Supreme Court Bob Edmunds NC Court of Appeals Phil Berger, Jr. NC Court of Appeals Hunter Murphy NC Court of Appeals Bob Hunter NC Court of Appeals Richard Dietz NC Court of Appeals Valerie Zachary NC Superior Court Kent Harrell District 5 Judge – Vote for One (1) Sandra Ray Richard Kern

Paid for by the Pender County Republican Party and not by any Candidate or Candidate’s Committee.

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice

Opinion Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 4A

Heartless to use storm for political gain It’s to his credit that during his visits to Southeastern North Carolina last week, Gov. Pat McCrory was quick to tell folks he wasn’t campaigning, but was here as the chief elected official of the state, in a time of disaster, to get ideas on how the state could better do its job The wheels of a state to help.

He even went so far as to tell don’t stop turning, and the at least two groups that while needs of its residents don’t he appreciated their votes, he disappear, just because wasn’t there as a politician, but it’s an election year. as a governor.

It didn’t take long for the state’s Democrat party to descry his visit, even though it’s kind of the governor’s job to see what his constituents’ tax dollars can best be used in a catastrophe. The wheels of a state don’t stop turning, and the needs of its residents don’t disappear, just because it’s an election year.

Flash forward to this week, when presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s husband, former President Bill Clinton, is making a lightning bus tour of hurricane ravaged areas. It’s notable that his schedule says nothing about the communities that were wiped out, but plays heavily on cities in counties thought to be on the edge in the Nov. 8 elections. Whether or not the Clintons plan to write a check from their now-infamous foundation to help the lives shattered by the hurricane remains to be seen.

We aren’t giving her competitor a completely free ride, although Donald Trump did dispatch a mobile job help center to Lumberton after his visit. It’s not the job of candidates to write checks for victims of disasters—indeed that would be even worse, since it could be viewed as buying votes--but it’s not polite to use disaster areas as bully pulpits.

We are not, of course, endorsing any candidate, but the governor did do more than the usual photo-opportunity storm tour.

Whichever hopeful you mark your ballot for, we urge you to take a little time and see which ones made sad serious faces, for the cameras, which ones came for the right reasons, and which ones who could do nothing had the decency to stay home.

We need more dedicated volunteers, and more leaders willing to look for ways to avoid future disasters or at least find ways to do even a better job of responding.

The last thing anyone needs when they’re shoveling out their home from a flood is someone asking for a vote.

The Point

My Spin

Tom Campbell

Where do we go from here?

Wherever you go the overwhelming sentiment is that people can’t wait until this election is over. Psychologists are calling this “Election Stress Disorder.”

While Nov. 8 will clarify who wins and loses we would be naïve to believe it all ends after the votes are counted.

Win or lose, the populist Nationalism movement, for which Donald Trump has been the face and voice, won’t go away. The schisms in the Republican Party will have repercussions and bring change. If Trump wins, traditional or mainstream Republicans will likely be forced to find a new home. If he loses, Trump followers will likely bolt, much as the Whigs split and formed their own party in 1834.

It is hard to envision any Republicans scenario that doesn’t result in a split.

Nowhere will this be more in evident than in North Carolina, where the battle for the heart and soul of the party is well underway.

North Carolina Republicans will cite Jim Martin and Pat McCrory as examples how more moderate Republicans were able to win but there is a vocal element, fueled by the Trump movement, who would rather be “right” than win. Republicans, however, are not alone in facing challenges.

Win or lose, Democrats will be forced to reckon with the Bernie Sanders/

Elizabeth Warren liberal faction of their party. If Clinton wins, the more liberal faction will claim her victory was a result of support from their followers including Millennials, those demanding change in the financial sector and supporters for free college and universal healthcare. They will insist on a stronger voice in policymaking.

If Clinton loses, progressives will blame the defeat on her not being liberal enough.

Counteracting that pressure will be Democrats who remember the Mondale/ McGovern era that moved their party so far to the left that not only did they lose those elections but also large numbers (largely white men) revolted and joined the Republican Party.

Leaders will remind Democrats that Bill Clinton’s election and success in governing was the result of moving to more moderate political positions.

Here in North Carolina we are watching the fledging group called “Main Street Democrats,” espousing more middle-of-the-road, pro business philosophies.

They are likely to gain strength to counteract efforts to move their party further to the left. Whatever the election results, it is hard to envision Democrats facing a party split to the extent facing Republicans.

It would be idyllic to hope the rancor, partisanship and divisiveness we’ve experienced would yield to unity in coming months. Al Gore faced a similar hardfought and highly controversial election in 2000 and began his concession speech reminding us of Stephen Douglas’s concession to Abraham Lincoln. Douglas said, “Partisan feeling must yield to patriotism.”

A disappointed Al Gore told the nation, “Just as we fight hard when the stakes are high, we close ranks and come together when the contest is done. And while there will be time enough

Continued on page 5A

Jefferson Weaver

A little bit of normal I hope my dad would have been proud.

I braced up the back of the new mailbox with a board that I sort-of mortised with the new chainsaw. I drilled pilot holes for the nails, and managed to get all but one in without a missed stroke and a bent shaft. I had already used the old post to bolster the base of the new one, which came from an old utility right of way sign forgotten by a company long since out of business, but whose choice of a cedar post told of a different time.

True, the mailbox has a little angle, but not an offensive one. I wiped my brow on a sleeve, gathered my tools, and stepped back for a few seconds to critique, if not admire, my handiwork.

We were once again connected with bill collectors, marketing firms, magazines, and the rare, endangered species known as a writer of letters. I’m not sure, honestly, if anyone since Sen. Marion Butler’s days of fighting for rural free delivery was ever so happy to see a mailbox on a two-lane country road.

It was what a fellow I met a few days later called “a little bit of normal.”

He’d lost his home, and almost everything else, in Hurricane Matthew, which also stole my mailbox and caused a lot of mischief at our farm. This fellow, however, had the look I remember from others in similar straits in the days and weeks after Fran, Floyd and Hugo.

He was proud, he was strong, and he was frustrated. The gentleman didn’t want to be in the newspaper, but he was grateful to tears for a hot meal. He had held on after sending his wife and the grandchild they’re raising to a relative’s home away from the

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

Jefferson Weaver storm. He hadn’t had the heart, at that point, to tell her what they’d lost. He wasn’t even sure what was gone, and what was left.

He sipped his coffee – which the Salvation Army does quite well – and sighed.

“It’s like a little bit of normal is back,” he said.

His was but one of thousands of “I” stories we’ll all hear in the coming months and likely, years. Like my buddy Joey Ingram looking for a boat to go home and feed his beloved chickens.

Chickens provide a sense of normalcy in even the most tumultuous life – they need feeding, eggs need gathering, pens have to be checked for holes where predators can get in. In the midst of everything else, after Joey had his family safe, he still had to feed the chickens.

Life goes on.

We missed church the Sunday after the storm, but when we finally slid sideways into the parking lot at Whites Creek on the next Sunday morning, I felt things were already better.

The routine, the normal, the good was trying its best to fight its way above the brown water still surrounding the homes and businesses of some of my less fortunate friends to the east and the west, and as the

water was receding, there were signs of a little bit of normal coming back to us.

After services, it was a typical sunshiny Sunday on October. We talked of deer hunting; one of our members asked if I knew anyone who liked pears, and promised to bring me a bushel; we ate too much at our Sunday dinner after church.

Almost normal.

Yet there were still plenty of signs that a little bit of normal had a big pair of shoes to fill.

Everywhere we went, landmark trees were down, sometimes snarled in utility lines, sometimes chainsawed into pieces and rudely thrown beside the road, as emergency workers fought the rain and wind and headed for the next hazard. Lovingly tended, ancient azaleas were piled beside the curb of one home, where they had been smashed by a majestic oak that was likely there before the town grew up around it, more than a century ago. Chainsaws and heavy equipment were background music to an afternoon of heavy sopping boxes of memories into the impersonal trailer headed for the dump, assuming the

Continued on page 5A

Finding a good handyman or contractor Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to find a good handyman or tradesman to do some work around the house? I’ve have had some bad luck lately with unprofessional workers who do shoddy work and charge too much.

Frustrated Senior Dear Frustrated, Hiring a good home repair handyman can be a bit of a crapshoot. How do you find someone who will retur n your calls, show up on time, do the job right and finish it, all at a fair price? Here are some tips that can help.

Who to call While it may seem obvious, whom you call on for help will depend on what you need done. If, for example, you have a small home repair or improvement project that doesn’t require a lot of technical expertise, a handyman may be all you need.

But if you have a job that involves electricity, plumbing, or heating or cooling systems, you’re better off going with a licensed tradesman. Bigger jobs like home renovations or remodeling may require a general contractor.

Whatever type of work you need, the best way to find it is through referrals from people you trust. If your friends or family don’t have any recommendations turn to professionals in the field like local hardware or home improvement stores, or even real estate agents.

The Internet can also help.

On Island Time

state.

Websites like HomeAdvisor. com can put you in touch with prescreened, customerrated service professionals in your area for free.

Or try AngiesList.com, a membership service that will connect you with contractors and service companies with various types of expertise for free. They provide ratings and reviews of local professionals who’ve done work for other members in your area, plus details about the type of work they’ve done, prices, professionalism and timeliness.

They also offer an upgraded silver or gold membership for $25 or $100 per year, which offers discounts, a magazine, complaint resolutions and more.

Another option for finding handyman services is through a local or national service company like MrHandyman.com, HouseDoctors.com or HandymanC o n n e c t i o n . c o m . Yo u ’ l l probably pay more going through a company than you would with an independent handyman, but service companies typically promise professional workers who are screened, licensed, bonded and insured.

To find local handyman services in your community check your yellow pages or go to any Internet search engine and type in “handyman” plus your city and

Things to know Once you’ve located a few candidates, your next step is to get written estimates that list the materials, costs and details of the project. It’s a good idea to get at least three estimates from different sources to be sure you’re getting a fair deal.

Before hiring someone, check out his or her work history with your state consumer protection agency (go to usa.gov/state-consumer for a list) and the Better Business Bureau (bbb.org/ council). You can also search the Web using the company or individual’s name and such words as “reviews” and “complaints.”

You also need to find out if your candidates have an approved contractor or tradesman license. Using an unlicensed worker in a state that requires a license is dangerous – you’ll have little legal recourse if the job goes bad. (To see which states license contractors, visit contractors-license.org.) Contractorcheck.com is another good resource for researching local contractors.

Also, ask to see their proof of insurance, which covers any damages they may cause while working on your home, and ask for several references from past jobs and check them.

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.

Getting there from here It seemed like such a good idea at the time; several months ago when I agreed to be opening keynote speaker early on a Saturday morning in Charlotte. I was excited to step up to the plate at this exciting event for my first and most long-term client: A regional professional development day for over 200 child care/education professionals.

They are always so much fun, I feel like Norm walking into Cheers.

The commute to Charlotte didn’t seem so bad up front; just over four hours each way, until hurricane Matthew hit.

We felt fortunate that our island sustained such minimal damage, I did not realize how devastated some areas of our state are, nor how it would impact my upcoming commute.

I was working in Wilmington earlier in the week and asked some electrical lineman the best route to Charlotte. Their confused look was my first red flag; more than one person told me “you can’t really get there from here right now.” I kind of thought they were kidding but realized quickly they were not.

With both of the obvious routes closed, my friend helped me highlight an alternate route on my paper map; I was so proud of us until I discovered our route had a detour as well. I had to get creative. And be patient. I knew it would take longer than four, but six hours? I arrived just as the sun was setting, at the exact angle I enjoy from my island perch. It was comforting, but not quite the same, as I felt like I was halfway to California by this time.

Thankfully, my faithful canine companion and comforter was with me all the way. We loved our pet friendly suite (when we finally arrived), but nothing compared to pulling into our garage at the end of our trip.

We saw parts of North Carolina I never knew existed and some that sort of don’t. Countless small town main streets lined with dilapidated storefronts, I envisioned as once thriving communities.

Amazingly inter mittent cotton fields, baby cows, fall foliage, flooded yards, uprooted trees, sideways signs, shredded billboards and crushed canopies. You name it, I saw it; this adventure definitely qualified as a trip.

I knew living on an island would put me further away from everything – that is the paradox, and sometimes a double-edged sword.

Though it makes for a longer commute everywhere, it is worth returning home to an island at the end of the day.

Even better is never leaving in the first place.

Where are you going? And how do you plan to get there?

Will you take a familiar route? Are you prepared for detours?

Even ones your phone can’t help you through?

You can get there from here, it just depends on where you are going and how fast you want to get there. Happy trails.

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 5A

Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer Trip to Guatemala My RSVP friend, Shirley Vojta left recently for the mission trip sponsored

by Port City Church in Wilmington. The group built six 18x20 houses composed of one large room.

They built a bunk bed in one corner of each house.

Shirley said she nailed walls and floors and they painted every house. They went to schools and fed the children. She said many of the children would not eat what was served to them but wanted to take the food home to their families.

She was impressed with how friendly the people were and how much they appreciated what the church group was doing to help them out. Shirley said the church members went to Guatemala to be a blessing, but they came back very blessed themselves.

I’m sure it would be very gratifying to go on such a trip, but Edith and her family have been to Mexico, Nicaragua and other places.

Their daughter, Rachel, is still in Rwanda with her 27-month commitment with the Peace Corps. She would like to stay longer, but must find her own position this time and can stay longer if she finds something with a non-profit organization.

Lindsey Spainhour and

Weaver Continued from page 4A tires hold up.

One of our best buddies came to the house, but instead of spending the afternoon shooting targets and playing with critters, she helped us through some of the hardest rooms to clean up. Another buddy had been there doing the same thing the day before; instead of talking politics and faith and history and fun on the front porch, as we usually do, we heaved antique furniture into the driveway as another friend worked to make sure our ditches never again have the chance to betray our home.

As has become normal, I had to remind myself how well off Miss Rhonda and I actually are; the waters were

Campbell Continued from page 4A to debate our continuing differences, now is the time

her family are in Jordan helping immigrants find places to live and work. My heart goes out to all those who are willing to go on these trips, mostly at their own expense. Many people say they are blessed and want to do it again. God will bless them for blessing others.

Church On Sunday it was good to have a ride to church. My friend and neighbor, Cathy, called Saturday to see if she could take me to church. I was glad she could do that.

Last time we went together we took Jean Ferguson.

After church she had a “soft fall” but hit the grass and decided she had better go home. Later her daughter-in-law took her to the doctor who said she might have had a TIA and wanted someone with her for a week or more to be sure she would be all right.

So Cathy and I decided it would be best for her to be home a little longer, although we hated to leave her home. Next time, Jean!

Halloween is coming When we lived in downtown Burgaw, we had so many trick -or -treaters that we finally just stopped counting. Most little ones would say thank you, some seemed too scared to say it and some little ones just clung to mom.

I used to have a witch’s costume. Once I took it to playschool. During circle I taught them a couple of songs. “We are jacko’lanterns boo, boo, boo. We are out to scare you, boo, boo, boo. We have teeth that cannot bite, in our heads of candlelight, we are jacko’lanterns, boo, boo, boo.”

“Stirring and stirring and stirring our brew, ooooo, ooooo, stirring and stirring and stirring our brew, ooooo, ooooo, tiptoe, tiptoe,

BOO.” One year I took an orange skirt, black hat and long wig and a few other things.

During circle time, I showed them each item, put it on and took it off. Then I said, “now remember, I am your teacher, Mrs. Batson and I’m putting on these play clothes to dress up in.” I put each one on and kept reminding them that it was Mrs. Batson under the clothes.

When I put the wig and black hat on some of the children were scared to look at me. I quickly disrobed and they saw I was the teacher again. But being scared of me surprised me since I had been so careful to show them that it was I under the costume.

So be careful not to wear anything scary with little children and do not try to frighten little ones. Choose individually wrapped candy or snacks for the little ones and go only to houses where you know people. Please take a flashlight so nobody will fall and get hurt.

Finally, the election will soon be over Tuesday, Nov. 8, voting polls will be open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. We are citizens of Pender County, North Carolina and the United States of America. It is our responsibility to vote.

I would never presume to try to tell anybody for whom to vote, but I do hope everyone will try to get as much information as possible and make good judgments.

Saturday, Nov. 5 is the deadline for one-stop early voting and same day registration. We should be praying for all who are running for office and ask God to bless all those who win, that they will ask the Lord’s help in all they do to help our great country be even better.

God bless America.

Shalom and Shalom!

rising in Fair Bluff by then, and my friends George and Laurie didn’t know their restaurant, along with everything else in town, would soon be under four feet of water and in the national spotlight. George talked to me later of how he was restless, waiting for the water to go down so he could try to save what he could from his business.

“I’m having to wait around and do nothing,” he said, “and I can’t do that. It’s not normal.”

There have been a couple times, on arriving home at night, I’ve stretched out on the wavy plywood floor of our home, and taken a quick nap with the dogs. They won’t fit in the camper we’re sleeping in now, and I often wake up in the night trying to find Susie the Dobermuffin, Hope or Wesley curled by my side, or hogging the

pillows. I wake up trying to hear old Cleo’s snoring at Rhonda’s feet.

It’s not normal to have a bed to ourselves, so when I can, I take a nap with the dogs.

It’s become normal, if you will, for me to ask folks to help someone else. Our mantra through all this has been that things are going to get better, and other folks have it far worse. Indeed, George and some of the other folks I’ve talked to are determined that things are going to be even better—in their communities, their homes, their families and their lives.

I hope so – but for the moment, I’m thankful for just every little bit of normal.

Jefferson Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice.

Contact him at jeffersonweaver@nrcolumbus.com.

to recognize that that which unites us is greater than that which divides us…This is America and we put country before party.”

We can only pray this sentiment would prevail.

Tom Campbell is former assistant North Carolina State Treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of state issues. NC Spin airs Saturday at 7 p.m. on WILM-TV.

American Pickers looking for local leads Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and the American Pickers team is scheduled to return to North Carolina. They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the region this fall.

American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique picking on The History Channel. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them.

As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way.

Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the

Frank Fritz and Mike Wolfe of the television show American Pickers years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them.

American Pickers is looking for leads and would like to explore hidden treasure.

If you or someone you know

has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix. com or call 855-old-rust.

Holy Trinity’s annual Holiday Bazaar Nov. 4-5 The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Hampstead invite the community to do some early Christmas shopping. The church’s annual Holiday Bazaar will be held Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., and Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., with a variety of unique handcrafted gifts and homemade baked goods at reasonable prices.

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.

A bountiful bake table will provide everything for your holiday table – from candy and cookies, to pies and cakes. And homemade, frozen Meals-in-aMinute take the stress out of fixing lunch or dinner during this busy time. An extensive White Elephant room will help you turn someone’s trash into your treasure.

Holy Trinity’s traditional luncheon of chicken salad and zucchini bread is available for $7 Nov. 4 between 11 am and 1 pm, and the Holy Trinity Youth Group will offer a chili luncheon for $5 Nov. 5, so shoppers can spend the day.

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.

East Coast Medical, PLLC Lisa K. Yocum, P.A.-C. George Thomas Holland, M.D.

22545 B. Hwy. 17 N. Hampstead, NC 28443

Phone (910) 329-0300 Fax (910) 329-0307

ADVERTISE TODAY! Call 910-259-9111 for information.

Johnson Drug Co.

Big enough to service... Small enough to care!

17230 US Hwy. 17 N. Ste. 222 • Hampstead, NC 28443 Phone: 910.270.2223 • Fax: 910.270.2237

ALL LINES OF INSURANCE Since 1963 New Location to Open Soon!

100 Main St., Holly Ridge Right Behind Coastal Bank & Trust

If You’re Not Sure What To Do, PUT THE “CREW” TO WORK FOR YOU!

Tricare Beneficiaries:

We will continue to accept Tricare Insurance as always.

Contact us for easy prescription transfers before December 1st plan changes.

Fast, Friendly s Service 7 Day A Week!

FREE Delivery BEST Service in the Area

We Accept Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, Federal BCBS, GE Employees’ Plan & most others!

Education

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 6A

Red Ribbon Week comes to Cape Fear Elementary

By Dr. Chris Wirszyla Cape Fear Elementary School In 1985 a nonprofit organization called the National Family Partnership created the Red Ribbon Campaign to help concerned parents raise awareness about drug prevention.

This campaign was created when Enrique Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Agent, was kidnapped by drug dealers and killed.

The Red Ribbon organiza-

tion was created in his honor to promote awareness, advocacy, and provide resources about drug prevention. Today the Red Ribbon Celebration is still educating our youth and encourages participation in drug prevention activities.

Cape Fear Elementary school students and staff fully participated in this Campaign from October 24-28, with each day representing a different theme. Monday was “Color My World Drug Free” Day, Tuesday

was “Follow Your Dream-Don’t Do Drugs” Day, Wednesday was “Team Up Against Drugs” Day, Thursday was “Sock It to Drugs” Day, and Friday was “Have Good Character, Be Drug Free” Day. Join Cape Fear Elementary and make the pledge to set guidelines to help children grow up safe, healthy and drug free I’m only one person, but I want to make a difference. –Enrique Camarena

Sale Date Ends Nov 4th Contact: 910-465-6472

Proud Sponsors of the

EDUCATION STATION Nosotros te ayudaremos. No te preocupes. (familiar) Sale Date Ends Nov 4th Nosotros le ayudaremos. No se preocupe.

Bruce (formal) Quinn McGowen Burgaw AreaDo not worry. Contact: We will help you. & Funeral Home 910-465-6472 Written by ChamberMaria of Isabel Segovia Cheryle Christopher & Commerce Williams Mary Debnam

A:6GC HE6C>H= Savannahland Farms F. D. Rivenbark

Rev. James H. Faison, III District Court Judge Pender & New Hanover Counties

Proud Sponsors of the

Representative Savannahland Geraldine Farms Carolyn H. F.Gore D. Rivenbark Justice In Memory of

Woodard

EDUCATION PAGE

-NC House District 16-

Bruce & Cheryle Williams Carolyn H. Justice

Van Reid & Patricia Casaw

BILINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH BOOK FOR ALL AGES Sale Date $13.00 Includes Tax, Handling and Ends Nov 4th First Class Shipping.

Send Order to Author: Maria Isabel Segovia Contact: 1808 Rooks Road • Atkinson, NC 28421 Telephone: 910-283-6242 910-465-6472

Rev. James H. Faison, III & Family In Memory of

Our Dear Mothers, Geraldine Gore Woodard and Mary Royals Faison, Our Dear Father James H. Faison, Jr. and Our Dear Uncle McKinley Gore, Jr.

Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce Van Reid & Patricia Casaw Quinn McGowen Funeral Home

Christopher & Mary Debnam

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 7A

Obituaries

Trick or Treat at The Village on Campbell The Village on Campbell, formally, Huntington Health Care in Burgaw will be host-

ing Trick or Treat Oct. 31 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

Water intake

disruption, as happened in September when the finished water line from the Pender plant broke. County customers were served by Wallace water for several days while the pipe was repaired.

The 14-mile long section of pipe brings raw water from the Cape Fear River in Bladen County to a tank in Brunswick County, and from there to Pender and New Hanover counties. Mack says the heavy rains are suspected to have contributed to the settling of the pipe, which caused the break.

“A 40-year-old piece of pipe settled and that makes us suspect the ground became saturated. It wasn’t in an area that flooded,” said Mack. “The entire pipe system is 21 miles long.”

Continued from page 1A

The conservation order will be in place through the duration of the repairs,” Mack said.

“We don’t expect anyone to be out of water as long as conservation remains in place. We have been treating and storing all the water possible keeping our tanks as full as we can.

The water plant operators have been working 18-hour days to treat and store as much water as possible in case this thing goes down for a period of time. We would be ok.”

Pender County does have the option of emergency water from Wallace, which is sufficient to run the entire system in the event of a total

Ghost Walk

Continued from page 1A off a Ghost Walk alone.

The true success of the Ghost Walk happened before the first ticket was sold.

The success was the-coming-together of so many people from across the county from so many different groups and organizations. The Pender County Historical Society and Museum, the Historical Society of Topsail Island, Moore’s Creek National Battlefield, the Pender Arts Council, the Town of Burgaw, the Pender County Library, the Pender County Tourism Development Authority, and the Burgaw Chamber of Commerce came together.

There were just too many creative minds in one room and the idea grew from a simple walking tour with lanterncarrying tour guides.

What if we had a railroad lantern swinging in the distance when we told the story of Van Eden’s Light? What if you heard bagpipes playing in the distance when Moore’s Creek told the story of the first Patriot victory? What if we had actors in the courtroom? Have you heard about the Cremation Murder? It was Pender County’s trial of the century! What if the church bells rang?

And so the first Ghost Walk evolved over monthly meetings, over lunch, in the tourism conference room.

The Ghost Walk featured the ghosts from the jail while Eddie Rivenbark talked about growing up in the jail’s living quarters.

We also featured Moore’s Creek National Battlefield because often visitors see soldiers and hear bagpipes that aren’t there.

The Gullah Geechee lore of the little murdered girl, three pears, and the bottle tree.

Benjamin Gould’s ghost returned to Pender County as a freeman, victorious in his escape from slavery.

The Ghost Walk told the story of Van Eden’s Light (which many claim to see to this day).

Who is buried at the tomb-

stone of the unknown seaman? He was believed to be a sailor from a German U-Boat.

WASPs from Camp Davis and Topsail Island haunted the courthouse square in style, telling of their adventures and the death of a fellow pilot.

General Pender’s ghost visited Pender County for the first time on Oct. 22. He never set foot in the county that bears his name. But he talked about the troops he lead in the Civil War. The widows of the sea haunted the courthouse square as they mourned the loss of their sailor loves, claimed by the ocean.

The grand finale was the Rochelle Whiteside directed Cremation Murder in the county courthouse. The scene featured real life attorneys (Harold and Rhett Pollock) who argued for and prosecuted Old Man Krochmalny’s next of kin for his murder.

The jury was comprised of ghost walkers and the ghost walkers filled the courtroom gallery. When the jury foreman read the verdict, the Ghosts of Pender’s Past vanished into the night.

There wasn’t one obstacle the Ghost Walk planning committee couldn’t hurdle. When we needed to accept credit cards, the NC Blueberry Festival stepped in to assist. Even when the pirates came down with the flu, we wrote a script four hours before the first tour – and no one knew the difference!

Our only struggle was the fact that we had more Pender County ghost stories than hours in a day. It appears we have enough ghost stories to do this again next year!

Pender County Tourism can’t thank each organization enough. So many people – actors, tour guides, ticket sellers, the Burgaw Police, the maintenance department who opened the courthouse, etc. – helped in this endeavor.

We especially appreciate the businesses that opened and served our guests.

T h e f i r s t G h o s t Walk: Ghosts of Pender’s Past, was a sell-out success – thanks to the many organizers, actors, and attendees.

SUBSCRIBE 910.259.9111

This Week’s CROSSWORD

Warren Hoyle Young Jr. and Byrd Satterfield Young FORT WORTH -- Warren Hoyle Young, Jr., aged 76, died Aug. 22, 2016 at Texas Health Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife and best friend of 53 years, Byrd Austin Satterfield Young, who died at their home in Colleyville, Texas July 19, 2016.

Warren was born Oct. 15, 1939 in Burgaw, the son of Dr. Warren Hoyle Young, DDS and Mattie Kate Thomas Young, teacher. War ren Sr. was Pender County’s first dentist and an early mayor of Burgaw.

Warren Jr. graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Duke University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1961.

Byrd was born on Aug. 22, 1939 in Timberlake, North Carolina the daughter of Byrd Isaac Satterfield, farmer, lawyer and NC State House of Representatives legislator, and Sarah Winnie Jones Satterfield, teacher. Byrd graduated from Duke University in 1961 with a degree in Public Affairs.

Warren and Byrd met at Duke University and were married at Duke Chapel in 1962. They started their married life while Warren received his Masters and PhD at N.C. State University in Raleigh, followed by his employment at NASA’s Langley Research Center, in tidewater Virginia in helicopter aeronautical research. His colleagues awarded him the Order of the Half Ace for the many helicopter models he destroyed in windtunnel research. After leaving her career as a civil servant to raise her children, Byrd received a Master’s in Education from Old Dominion University while teaching at Gloucester Middle School.

Warren and Byrd’s three children, Warren Hoyle Young III, Kathryn Byrd Young, and Jessica Wynne Young Smith, were raised in Gloucester, Virginia before moving to Texas in 1983, where Warren joined Bell Helicopter Textron to lead their research team. Warren also served as president of the American Helicopter Society’s

Southwest Chapter. Warren continued his passion for technology after his retirement in 2006 by acting as a consultant to his daughter Jessica’s intellectual property practice.

Byrd’s move to Texas inspired a second career in real estate and property management.

After retiring, she helped raise her grandchildren.

Warren and Byrd are survived by their three children; four grandchildren, Austin Hoyle Young, Ethan David Young, Madeline Kate Young, and Sarah Wynne Smith; one great-granddaughter Tessa Kate Herrera; sisters Mary Susan Bruttomesso, Mary Emily Blackburn, and Winnie Davis Cheney; and their many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Family services are Saturday, Oct. 29 at Burgaw Cemetery followed by a reception at Burgaw United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Donations may be made to their hometown churches: Burgaw UMC, PO Box 26, Burgaw, NC 28425 or Mount Zion UMC in Hurdle Mills, NC. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

George Darren King BEULAVILLE -- George Darren King age 50 of Beulaville passed away Oct. 17, 2016 at New Hanover Reg. Med. Center surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born Mar. 15, 1966 in Pender County, son of Lynn George King and Willa Brown Cecil.

He is survived by his parents; daughter Kerry King of Albertson; Fiancee Monica Boling and daughter Zoey of Beulaville; brother Rusty Writer; and sister Tammy Henderson.

Darren loved hunting and fishing. He was a great roofer and carpenter and he loved his work. He recently began going to church where he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday Nov. 6, 2016 at Harvesters Fellowship Church 333 Wagon Ford Rd Beulaville. Reverend Dewey Bell will officiate.

Shared memories and condolences can be sent to the family at www.harrellsfh. com. The family was served

by Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

17, 2016 at Poplar Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation in Elizabethtown.

He was born May 22, 1949 in Wilmington, the son of the late Marion C. Harrell and Maude Corbett Harrell.

Eddie Alton is survived by his wife, Holly Harrelson Harrell; daughter, Elizabeth E. Lunsford (Harold); grandson, Mitchell Lunsford; stepmother, Jane Harrell and her children Donna Butler and Sharon Helton; special aunt, Marie Gafford and her children, Kaye Gafford, Linda Bradshaw and Michael Gafford; two nieces; four nephews; and life long friends, Jackie and Cathy Daniel.

Eddie Alton served his country honorably in the US Ar my during the Vietnam Conflict. He attended Prosper Baptist Church.

The family received friends 2-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at

Corbett Cemetery, off of NC Hwy 11 near intersection of NC Hwy 210 and 11, Kelly, NC. Graveside service followed at 3 p.m. with The Rev. Richard Wade officiating.

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

Advertise

Today!

Call 910.259.9111 for more information.

Serving Northern New Hanover, Pender & Onslow Counties CALL OR STOP BY OUR NEW LOCATION IN HAMPSTEAD t 0GGFSJOH #VSJBM $SFNBUJPO 1MBOT t

16076 US Hwy. 17 N. • Hampstead, NC 28443 910.821.1713 e-mail: ShellieSmith@wilmingtoncares.com

Eddie Alton “Buck” Harrell ELIZABETHTOWN -- Eddie Alton “Buck” Harrell, 67, of Elizabethtown and formerly of Currie passed from his earthly life on Monday, Oct.

Honor Your Loved One With A Memorial Gift Ask Us About Tribute Tiles

1414 Physicians Dr. Wilmington, NC 28401

910.796.7900 www.lcfhfoundation.org

October 20, Crossword Solution

Pender Sports

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 8A

Floyd, defense lead Pirates in rout of S. Brunswick

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Just a little over two weeks ago the Southeastern North Carolina area was inundated by the wrath of Hurricane Matthew, and this past Friday night the South Brunswick High School football faithful had to withstand the force of another storm – this one in the form of “Hurricane Floyd”.

Junior quarterback Jacob Floyd ran for a touchdown and passed for two more, and his defensive teammates completely stymied any semblance of an offense from the Cougars as Topsail defeated South Brunswick 51-7 in Boiling Spring Lakes in a football game with NCHSAA ramifications.

Floyd topped off the Pirates’ first drive with a four-yard sprint round the left side on a quarterback keeper, then accentuated what would be a very positive offensive evening with a perfectlyplaced, 23-yard scoring pass he dropped into the waiting arms of senior widereceiver Aaron Pacheco.

The win almost assuredly secured a 3A playoff slot for the Pirates (4-5, 2-2), and was a much-needed respite – and reward – for the players and coaches from the constant battles against the bigger 4A teams in the conference.

Combined with Topsail’s 28-24 comefrom-behind win two weeks ago over Ashley it gave the Pirates its first twogame winning streak since the Aug. 26Sept. 1 period when they secured back-

to-back wins over Pender and Dixon.

“I love it,” said Topsail Coach Wayne Inman, referring not only to the lopsided victory but the securing of a playoff spot. “This feels really good, not only for the kids and the community, but for this coaching staff. They work extremely hard, in practice and planning for practice, in getting these kids in position to be successful, and my hat is off to them for the time they put in.

“You know, our kids came back and played well in the second half against Ashley and they continued that tonight. We just have to continue. They (South) came out and did exactly what

Continued on page 11A

Miscues cost Titans game

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer After the Heide Trask Titan football team lost a heart breaking 28-19 game at the hands of the visiting Midway Raiders on Friday night, Head Coach Johnathan Taylor could have used many excuses for his teams mistake filled play. The Titans missed a whole week of practice and had not played a game in two weeks. All of this may very well have contributed to the numerous penalties and two fumbles lost. Coach Taylor would have none of that. “You don’t know how that affected us. We just made too many mistakes. We’re on our way to being a good football team but we’re not there yet. We have to clean some of these things up before next Friday.”

The Titans seemed to pick up where they had left off two weeks ago. B.J. Jordan scored from eight yards out to give the Titans a 6-0 lead with 6:15 to go in the first half. Senior Steven Jordan increased the lead to 12-0 on a sweep with 11:51 to go in the second quarter after Jordan intercepted a Raider pass. That was where the proverbial wheels began

to fall off.

The Titan defense forced Midway to punt the football. A great punt backed the Titans up to the 1-yard line where they had first and ten.

On the first play from scrimmage a toss play to B.J. Jordan was snuffed in the end zone giving the Raiders two points on the safety along with receiving the free kick.

Midway scored on the ensuing drive on a 29-yard run with 4:38 to play in the first half to cut the lead to 12-8.

The Raiders made the Titans pay for a fumbled snap moments later with an eight yard touchdown pass. Midway went into the break with a 15-12 lead.

Coach Taylor’s charge came out for the second half on fire. They moved the ball down to the Raider 6-yard line and had a first and goal.

After a two yard gain the Titans attempted to snap the football. The ball squirted free and a Raider scooped the ball up and raced 96-yards for the score. The extra point was good and the Titans found themselves down 22-12.

The Titan offense finally

Continued on page 15A

Photo contributed

Topsail’s Caroline Harris (right) won the tennis 3A portion of the Mid-Eastern Conference over teammate Sierra Dougherty then went on to finish third in the 3A regional, qualifying for the 3A individual state tournament.

Dougherty made the regional but did not advance to the state tournament.

Join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/PostVoice

In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

The Heide Trask Titan football team has garnered a lot of attention in recent weeks. They have already surpassed their win total for the last three seasons combined and may earn the school’s first winning season by years end.

Last Friday night they lost to what many including myself consider to be an inferior team in the Midway Raiders. The Titans did not seem to be a shell of what they have been throughout this season. The loss prompted several people to say that they look like the Titans of old. I don’t agree with those comments.

The Titans of old would have given up after they lost the fumble at the four yard line that resulted in a 96yard Midway touchdown.

The old Titans would not have fought back when the breaks were going against them. This team did.

Trask was down late in the game. They scored with just over two minutes to play and were within three points of the Raiders. A break or two would have given them the chance to win this game. The old Titans would never have put themselves in position to even have a chance.

This year’s team is in the process of learning what it takes to be a winning program. It takes far more than just a few wins to become a winning program.

However, the coaching staff and the players both seem to understand that.

The Titan fans need to be a little more lenient when it comes to those close losses.

Remember, that was a conference game and the Titans were playing for the first time in two weeks.

I for one am very proud of the positive things that have happened both on the field and off for this football program. I look forward to what the future holds for these young men.

Of course, this is just my opinion.

Kicker’s Corner

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

The area high school soc-

Trask’s Steven Jordan finds running room through the cer teams were affected by the storm and are scheduled to Midway defense.

Union holds off Pender rally

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Union Spartan varsity football team started the season off in grand fashion.

They held a 5-0 record going into their matchup with Trask. After jumping on the Titans early and taking a 21-0 lead they faltered. That loss ignited a two-loss run that held true through Hurricane Matthew and into their home game verse the Pender Patriots. The Patriots came into the game with three wins and had not lost two in a row this season. The Spartans jumped out to a 12-7 lead after one half of play and held on for an 18-15 win.

Union drew first blood scoring on a 3-yard run with 8:55 left in the first quarter.

The point after failed and the Patriots were set to receive the kickoff trailing by a touchdown.

The Patriot kick return units have been dangerous this year with Latrell Brown and Justin Hooper return-

ing the ball. This time Brown caught the kickoff at about the 20-yard line and rumbled 80-yards for the score. The Matthew Ezzell point after sailed through the uprights and the Patriots were up by a point with just over eight minutes to play.

Union answered later in the half. The Spartans scored on a short pass that covered 10-yards to take the lead going into the halftime break. The scoreboard read 12-7 Union.

The Sampson County Spartans increased their lead in the third quarter on a 19-yard pass. They missed the extra point and led 18-7.

Pender scored once again and pulled within a field goal at 18-15. They had a chance late in the game behind a defensive stop on fourth down but the game ended with a Spartan interception and a kneel down to run out the clock.

The Patriots (3-5/1-3) will host the top ranked and undefeated Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs on Friday night.

Photo contributed

The Pender High School cross country team competed at Trask High School Oct. 20 for the conference championship.

The boys team brought home the title with an outstanding performance defeating their closest rival Clinton by two points. Pictured from left to right are Bradley Parton, Barry Parton, Jose Cruz, Earl Cottle, Noah Gurganus, Kristain Still, and Tyler Sawyer.

make up several matches.

Last week the Trask kickers got one match in. They hosted Clinton. The 2A Dark Horses came into the contest sporting a sterling 16-1-1 record including a perfect conference mark. They scored three goals in both the first and second half in shutting out the Titans 6-0.

The Titans are scheduled to play five games in seven days starting with Pender on Wednesday.

The Patriots played the second place team in the conference last week in the Wallace - Rose Hill Bulldogs. The Duplin County crew earned a 3-0 win. Pender is 9-6 overall and 4-5 in FCC play.

The Topsail Pirates split two games last week, falling to Laney 5-1 on Tuesday before beating South Brunswick 6-0 on Thursday.

Roberto Vasquez scored the Topsail goal off an assist

from Josh Madole, while goalkeepers Jorge Lopez (5) and Alex Hornthal (4) split nine saves.

The Pirates bounced back Thursday with a 6-0 win over South Brunswick in a key game with NCHSAA state playoff ramifications. Madole and Trevor Coston got the Pirates off to a good start with first half goals, both scores assisted by Sam Bell. Bell then scored twice (assists Vasquez and Ethan Borkowski) in the second half. The Pirates added two more goals, one from Coston (Hiatt Ellis) and another by Ethan Rivenbark (Will Hornthal). Lopez played the first half plus 28 minutes and had two saves, and Alex Hornthal had two saves in 12 minutes.

The Pirates played host to West Brunswick (2-13-1, 2-8) Tuesday and a win there would secure the Pirates the top 3A seed out of the conference in the playoffs. Topsail will close the regular season with a home match Thursday against New Hanover and a road game Tuesday at Hoggard.

Lady Cougars beat Topsail, earn top 3A seed in playoffs

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer

Last Thursday there was a lot riding on the openinground game in the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference tournament for the fifth-seeded Topsail High School volleyball team.

A battle with the No. 4-seeded Lady Cougars would determine the top 3A seed in the upcoming NCHSAA 3A state playoffs, and it would give the girls another shot at conference unbeaten Hoggard in the second round of tournament play just two days after a solid effort in a 3-0 loss to the Lady Vikings Tuesday in the regular-season finale.

It was time to rise to the occasion and one team did – in a big way. Unfortunately for the Topsail faithful it wasn’t the Lady Pirates.

Lady Cougar senior Abby Spivey had 12 kills, nine digs, and four aces, and junior teammate Sydney Fox had 13 kills and six aces as South Brunswick manhandled Top-

sail 3-0 (25-8, 25-12, 25-21) in what was perhaps the Lady Pirates worst performance of the season.

A 12-point run in the opening game – highlight by Fox’s aces – erased a 2-0 Lady Pirate lead. The Topsail girls appeared stunned and could never mount a rally of more than two points (once) the rest of that game in an easy 17-point pounding by the Lady Cougars.

“I don’t feel like we played this game like it could be our last game and that’s got to come from inspiration in them,” Topsail Coach Hill Pearsall said. “I can’t make them want to play the game any harder or better, I can teach them the skills and I can tell them how to adjust, but they have to make those plays.

“Coming down here we talked about how important this game was, it was for first t-place to go to the playoffs and now there is a possibility

Continued on page 11A

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 9A

Regular season football week eleven preview

Topsail, Pender at home; Trask on the road this week

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Trask Titans will be on the road this week to Clinton, while Pender and Topsail will take to their home fields.

Trask at Clinton The Trask Titans looked much like the Titans of old last week. They were penalized 10 times including several encroachment penalties on the defensive side of the ball. That being said, this is not the Titans of old. However, even the new brand of Titan football will have a tall order at hand when they travel to Clinton on Friday night to take on the undefeated and top ranked Dark Horses.

The Dark Horses made easy work of West Bladen last week, hanging 55 points on the Knights while the Titans were upset by Midway. Things don’t get any easier when the Titans come marching into Clinton to face quite possibly the best Dark Horse team in

years.

Clinton relies on a potent running game that produces over 300 yards a game. Raheem Skinner is featured in that rushing attack. He averages over 100 yards a game.

He averages nine yards a carry and is quite possibly the best running back the Titans will face this year.

The Dark Horses have a big and strong offensive line. The Titans will have to be very physical if they expect to play with them.

The Trask Titan football team has made major strides this year. However, last week was one of their worst games of the year. Although Coach Johnathan Taylor refused to blame the two week break from playing in a game or the week long hiatus from practice due to Hurricane Matthew, I believe that all of this combined contributed to the Titans uncharacteristic play.

Trask will have to do what they do best. They need to use their speed and rely on their defense to get them good field position. They will not be able to shut Skinner down, but if they can slow him down and limit the other backs the Titans will have a chance.

The Clinton Dark Horses are the best team in the Four County Conference and that is including Wallace and East

Bladen. The Titans need to come out of this game healthy.

The old saying of live to fight another day could work here.

While the Titan coaching staff will concede nothing, this will be a bit too much for this young team. The score: 41-6.

Pender hosts WallaceRose Hill The Pender Patriots have made major strides this year.

However, the one thing that has haunted them is inconsistency. They are coming off a tough loss to Union. Next up is the undefeated and top ranked team in the 1A ranks in the Wallace – Rose Hill Bulldogs.

Wallace does not have any weaknesses. Early in the year people said that their offense was not as good as it has been.

They have scored at least 40 points in their last five games including 41 points against a very good East Bladen team last week.

The Bulldogs have their own dynamic duo in Desmond Newkirk (567 yds) and Mal-

New baseball, track coaches at Topsail

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer At the end of the 2015-16 school year, Topsail High School Athletics’ Director Chris Haney – along with returning Principal Berry Simmons – found themselves in what sometimes is the thankless, and often unenviable position, of having to replace three departing coaches.

But Simmons and Haney acted swiftly and expeditiously and now they have two of the three positions filled with only the Pender County Board of Education’s approval standing in the way of the third (softball) replacement.

Haney recently announced that Aaron Rimer, the head coach for the past six years at North Rowan High School,

Aaron Rimer

Ahmad Garrison

has been selected as the new Pirates baseball coach, and Ahmad Garrison - a former Pirate student and runner with both high-school and college coaching experience – will assume the duties of head boys’ indoor and outdoor track coach.

Rimer was born and raised

in Rowan County and was a student-athlete at North Rowan before matriculating just 15 miles away at Catawba University in Salisbury. Rimer, who played baseball as a Catawba Indian, majored in Sports’ Management but re-

Continued on page 11A

Trask Titan Sports Roundup Volleyball The Heide Trask Titan volleyball team was finally able to get back on the court last week after the storm. They played two Four County Conference matches.

The Titans traveled to Pender to engage their county rival Pender Patriots. Pender was celebrating senior night and Coach Matt Davis played his five seniors extensively.

The Lady Titans played hard but came up short in the five set match. The scores were 2517, 8-25, 27-25, 12-25 and 15-6.

Next up for the Titans was

Benton shows big improvement at Trask High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the Heide Trask Titan defense takes the field there are several players that are considered to be playmakers. Some are on the defensive line while others are in the secondary. This group has become the core of the Titans success.

Junior Derrick Benton is one of those Titans that have become a tackling machine for Coach Johnathan Taylor.

He has steadily improved throughout his time at Trask and recently has made his presence known in big games.

Last week Benton was one of the leading tacklers for the Titans. He made several big hits and was instrumental in the Titans success in the second half of the game verse Midway.

With just three games left to play in the regular season the Titans will have to return to their winning ways. With players like Derrick Benton that should be no problem.

a home game against the 2A Clinton Dark Horses. The Titans were celebrating senior night and were hoping to send the seniors off with a win.

That was not the case as the Lady Dark Horses took a 3-0 win. The scores were 1425, 13-25, and 15-25. The Titans graduate three seniors. They are Samantha Long, Brooke Herring and Tiara Mitchell.

Cross country The Titans hosted the Four County Conference cross country championships last week. Pender won the men’s team event while Trask fin-

Intrepid Hardware presents this week’s

Athlete Spotlight

Derrick Benton

Heide Trask High School

INTREPID HARDWARE Intrepid Square 8206 Hwy. 117 Rocky Point, NC 910-675-1157

ished fourth. The leading runners for the Titan men were James Mills (9) and Hunter Cooper (16).

On the ladies side the Lady Titans finished second behind Clinton while Pender finished fourth. The leading Lady Titan runners were Vanessa Velasco Sanchez (4), Yaritza Villalobos (5) and Edith Lechuga Mendoza (6).

The next step will be the regionals. Every runner on each team has the opportunity to run in the regionals.

They have be entered by Friday.

Smith plays hard for the Topsail Pirates

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Often the game of football can mirror one’s life. There are trials and tribulations in both.

It is often said that it is not if you win or lose but rather how you play the game. For Topsail Pirate varsity football player Josh Smith all of those things can be said.

Mr. Smith is a fullback by trade. His job is to get the tough yards inside and make his teammates better. He does that on a regular basis.

Although there are players that get more carries during the game, Josh never wavers in his support for the Topsail Pirates and Topsail High School.

Last week Josh led the Pirates with 91 yards rushing. He is averaging over five yards a carry for the Pirate varsity.

With one more year to go, Josh Smith will improve. The sky is the limit for the junior running back.

colm Gray (390 yds). Quarterback Aliza Carter has nine touchdown passes and 461 yards rushing. This does not sound like a weak offense.

Defensively, they are the best they have been in years.

Before the East Bladen game they had allowed just 19 points in their last six games combined.

Pender has a very good running game. They rely on senior Justin Hooper and junior Latrell Brown. However, their passing game is weak and teams are beginning to line their defenses up accordingly. Justin Hooper and Latrell Brown are having great years. However, The Bulldog defense is the best they will see this year.

Pender quarterback Chase Norris will have to take some of the pressure of the Patriots dynamic duo if the Patriots are to have any chance and moving the football. The coaching staff would be wise to try and get Hooper out in space.

Much like Trask, this may be one of those live to fight another day scenarios. One note; Wallace will play Clinton the following week. Could they be

looking ahead? Not Joey Price.

The score: 48-6.

Topsail hosts New Hanover The Topsail Pirate football team has won two MidEastern Conference games in a row and is looking down the barrel of the mighty New Hanover High Wildcats. However, the mighty Cats are not as good as they have been in years past.

Topsail pounded South Brunswick last week while New Hanover pummeled Ashley 43-0. Remember, the Pirates edged Ashley in their last game before the storm.

Topsail quarterback Jacob Floyd had the game of his season last week. The junior signal caller was expected to have a lot of those games this year but has found the going rough. This may be the game that sets him off.

Noah Lavalle was held to under 100 yards rushing for

the first time this year a week ago but showed his versatility by catching three passes for over 100 yards. This young man is the real deal.

New Hanover has played a very tough schedule. They have won four of their last five with the lone loss being to West Brunswick.

Topsail will have to be very versatile in their play calling.

Floyd will have to keep the Wildcat defense honest with a couple of completions early so the Pirates running game will not have to face eight in the box. One interesting note; West Brunswick ran for 265 yards against the Wildcats.

Defensively, the Wildcats have speed to get outside. That has been the Pirates Achilles heel. Topsail will have to turn the sweep inside and play tough help defense. New Hanover has averaged just under 39 points a game in their five wins this year.

Lavalle will get his 100 yards and the Pirate running game will find some success.

However, this game hinges on the defenses ability to slow the run down. Topsail keeps this game close. The score: 35-14.

Post & Voice Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The three county high schools finally got some action in last week. Although the storm wreaked havoc on the area and there were several area families displaced due to damage caused by flooding, the area high schools were trying to get back to normal.

The Topsail Pirate soccer team split conference matches last week. Sam Bell had two goals and a pair of assists in the Pirates win over

South Brunswick. Roberto Vasquez scored the Pirates only goal in the loss to Laney.

The Pender volleyball team beat Trask last week behind the play of seniors Imani Newkirk (seven kills, three aces and five digs), and Lakirah Forney (five kills, four aces and five digs).

The Topsail volleyball team dropped two conference matches last week including a tough loss to Hoggard despite the play of Selene Biele (five kills and 12 digs), Victoria Elder (five kills, two, blocks,

five digs, and two aces), and sophomore Kate Ramsey four kills and a block) .

The Pender Patriot football team lost a tough one to Union. Latrell Brown had an 80 yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

The Trask football team lost a tough one to Midway.

Steven Jordan had 83 yards and two touchdowns while B.J Jordan had a touchdown run and an interception.

Sophomore Foster William-

Continued on page 15A

Topsail Sports Roundup

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The fall season is rapidly coming to a conclusion as volleyball, girls’ tennis, and girls’ golf are already in playoff mode, and boys’ soccer, and cross-country are marching toward crowning champions.

Both team and individual opportunities are available

to the Topsail High School student/athletes, and Lady Pirate junior tennis player Caroline Harris was the first to seize the day.

Women’s Tennis Harris – the Lady Pirates’ No. 1 player – and Sierra Dougherty (No. 2) participated in the NCHSAA in the NCHSAAA regional tournament at Barton College in Wilson Friday and Saturday

with Harris now advancing to the individual 3Astate championships this Friday and Saturday in Burlington.

Harris, seeded No. 4, won her opening match 6-0, 6-1 over C. B. Aycock’s Hailey Creech. Saturday Harris defeated Rocky Mount’s Katie Moss 6-0, 6-0 in the quarterfinals before running into the

Continued on page 15A

Lady Patriots beat Trask, fall to WRH

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Patriot volleyball waited out the storm like many other teams in the eastern part of the state. After not practicing for a week the Lady Patriots engaged with a very strong Wallace team.

Although the Lady Bulldogs took the win, Head Coach Matt Davis was pleased with his team’s efforts. “We played

The Pender-Topsail Post & Voice presents this week’s

Athlete Spotlight

Josh Smith

Topsail High School

The Media of Record for the People of Pender County 108 W. Wilmington St. • Burgaw, NC 910.259.9111 www.post-voice.com e-mail: posteditor@post-voice.com

well against Wallace on Monday considering we’d been out with no practice for the week.”

The Patriots had several players that were displaced due to the Hurricane but did find enough to give the Lady Bulldogs a tough match. Wallace won the match 3-0. The scores were 25-12, 25-23 and 25-20.

Next up was the cross county rival Trask Lady Titans. Coach Matt Davis and his squad were honoring the

Newkirk down to the wire at Pender High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Imani Newkirk enrolled at Pender high school there were a lot of adjectives being thrown around.

She was expected to be one of the better female athletes to ever go to the Pender County school. While there is little doubt that she has made her mark in the athletic arena, those who know her will say that she is a great person on and off the court.

Miss Newkirk has a smile that will light up a room. She also has the athletic ability to make her teammates better.

She is a three sport star that has been named all-conference in at least two of the three.

Imani is almost half way through her senior year at Pender. She will leave her mark on many people. For those that enjoy her athletic ability she is a great competitior.

For those who just enjoy her company, she is a good friend.

seniors on this night while the Titans were attempting to earn the conference win.

Trask gave the Lady Patriots a game before falling 3-2. The scores were 17-25, 25-8, 25-27, 25-12 and 15-6.

Lakirah Forney led the Patriots with five kills, four aces and five digs while Imani Newkirk chipped in seven kills, three aces and five digs.

Continued on page 15A A River Runs by Me Photography presents this week’s

Athlete Spotlight

Imani Newkirk

Pender High School

910.470.9561 910.470.9561

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 10A

OCT. 28th thru NOV. 6th

9th Annual Hampstead Kiwanis Park

Turkey Trot

8K and 2-Mile Runs 1/2-Mile Kid’s Sprint Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, 9 a.m.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors Pender Post-Topsail Voice, Surf City Crab Realtor Lisa Mathews (Remax Essential) Harris Teeter Surf City, Food Lion Hampstead Ship On Site Surf City Otero Family Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry Gold Sponsors Woodmen Life, Pierpan Family Dentistry, Thread FX Bodies In Balance (Hampstead), Breakaway Fitness

Pre-Race Pasta Dinner And Runner Packet Pick-Up Friday, November 18, 5-7 p.m.

Hampstead Women’s Club Building

Register online at Its-Go-Time.com Call Patricia Homa for more info 910-616-5195

All proceeds from the race go to improving the Park

UNTIL MIDNIGHT THURSDAY OCTOBER 27

FAIR HOURS: Mon-Thurs: 5pm-11pm Fri: 5pm-Midnight Sat: Noon-Midnight Sun: 1pm-11pm Children under 36 inches can ride selected rides for FREE with a paying adult 16 years or older (only one child at a time)

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 11A

Coaches Continued from page 9A turned to school to get his teaching certification in health and Physical Education.

Rimer takes over for (2016 interim coach) Chris Blake, who replaced Granville Gehris. Gehris left the program and the school for personal reasons. Rimer took over at his alma-mater and immediately revitalized a struggling program.

“We fell on hard times at North Rowan but we were blessed with some talent when I got here and we were able to turn it around rather quickly,” Rimer said. “We’ve made the state playoffs every year (6 years as head coach) and made it to the second and third rounds a couple of times.”

Lady Pirates Continued from page 8A we might not make the playoffs if West (Brunswick) has a big run in the conference tournament.”

South Brunswick (12-13) had 10 aces in that opening game to go along with eight unforced Topsail errors – taking away any chance of a rally.

“Early on they went on a big run and I tried moving different players in and out to get the right combination and we were just not moving to the ball, and that was it,” Pearsall said.

The second contest was only slightly better early but it fell apart quickly. Leading 7-5, the Lady Cougars went on a fivepoint surge for a 12-5 lead.

Kaylee Kyle (3 kills, 4 digs) and Abby Miner (5 kills) tried

Topsail football Continued from page 8A we thought they would do but what was good about our kids is, as they mature and get better, they adjusted to everything,” Inman said. “Defensively I thought our kids played well. They helped us out a little by putting the ball on ground but we’ll happily take the win.”

Floyd (5-for-10, 129 yards) hooked up with freshman running back Noah LaValle (16 carries, 79 yards; 3 catches, 103 yards) on a 55-yard pass play early that led to the Pirates first score, then found Pacheco, who recovered a Cougar fumble to set up the Pirates’ second offensive series, to make it 14-0.

The third drive resulted in a 35-yard field goal off the foot of the reliable Pirate junior kicker Jorge Lopez, giving the visitors a 17-0 lead before the Cougars (1-9, 0-5) could get anything going. That happened when South Brunswick junior running back Josh

As a life-long resident of Rowan County, Rimer said it was a tough decision for him and his wife (aria) to move on to a different area of the state altogether.

“There were only a handful of programs in the state I looked into,” Rimer said. “I am a big believer in community and when I looked into Topsail High School I felt they had something special there.

We are excited and looking forward to the opportunity, and the challenge.”

Rimer said his coaching philosophy is, “Play to the strengths of your players.”

“I like to do what were good at, if we can hit the ball out of the park, that’s what we’ll do, if we run, then we’ll run,” Rimer said. “It is far better to adjust to the skills and talents of the players than to try to force players into a set

system.

“In baseball you don’t try to re-invent the wheel. As I look at the Topsail program I realize I am coming into a great situation, a situation with a history of success. If that puts more pressure on me as a coach then put it on me.

“There is a great deal of old school in me. We will always respect the game and when we step on that field there will be no distractions. It will be all baseball, all in for Topsail.”

Haney indicated they had 40 to 50 applications for the position at a school that won a 3A state championship in 2014 and finished second in the state in 2016. They narrowed it down to 10 interviws and brought four back for second interviews before selecting Rimer.

“We are very excited about this selection,” Haney said.

“He took a team that was struggling and put them back on the state baseball map, and he is now coming to a school with a team already on the map with the intention of making it better.”

In hiring a track coach to replace the legendary Wayne Rogers, who will stay on as an assistant, Haney had to look no further than his own back yard. Ahmad Garrison graduated from Topsail in 2007 and he still the state 1A record holder in the discus (159-11).

He started college career at East Carolina, eventually graduating from Livingstone College in 2013.

Garrison was hired in May after previous coaching experience at both the high-school and collegiate levels.

“Coming from a college environment we’re really wanting to build on the success

to ignite a run with kills and Kyle added an ace – bringing Topsail to within four at 12-8, but the Lady Pirates were again unable to get a run going and South finished things off with a Spivey-led five-point spurt.

With their proverbial backs to the wall the Lady Pirates (9-9) showed life in the third game. The game was tied at 4-4 before South Brunswick grabbed a lead with as fourpoint burst, but they were unable to hold it.

Trailing 21-14, the Topsail girls went on a seven-point ride behind a block and a kill from Miner, and kills from Kate Ramsey (4 kills) and Selena Biele (4 kills) to tie the game at 21-21. But a ball into the net and a hit out of bounds

by Topsail – along with a pair of blocks by Lady Cougar Alysha Sutton – ended the night

and made for as long bus ride back to Hampstead.

Topsail struggled in the first game of the 3-0 (25-13, 2624,, 25-20) loss against Hoggard on Wednesday with nine unforced errors, and the Lady Vikings capitalized with two runs of four, one of three, and another of five to run away from Topsail. The second game was tied 11 times, the last at 24-24 before a kill and an ace put the game in Hoggard’s win column.

The third game had seven ties but the Lady Vikings went on six-point surge to put the game out of reach – and the match on ice. Senior Azia Anderson led Topsail with six kills and nine digs, while Selene Biele had five kills and 12 digs, Victoria Elder had five kills, two, blocks, five digs, and two aces, and sophomore Kate Ramsey had four kills and a

block.

“We probably won’t know anything (about the playoffs) until Friday. If West wins tonight and plays well they may move up to second. We just have to wait and see.”

West Brunswick (5-18) probably eliminated themselves from consideration with a 3-1 (22-25, 25-15, 25-1, 25-15) loss to New Hanover Thursday. The NCHSAA state pairings seeding meeting was scheduled for Tuesday (Oct. 25) with the playoffs scheduled to begin Wednesday.

Carter sprinted around the right side for 64 yards and the Cougars’ only touchdown.

That 64 yards was the bulk of the production for the night as the Pirates held the Cougars to 142 total yards – 13 of South Brunswick’s plays resulting in negative yardage, and five plays (4 pass plays) tallying zero yards.

Things got feisty between the two teams late in the first half with six personal fouls or unsportsmanlike conduct calls being whistled by officials (offsetting on two occasions).

“I don’t know what was going on out there except for what the officials were telling me,” Inman said. “I was told that all the kids were running their mouths. We’ll address that with the kids.”

Topsail put things away right from the second-half whistle, driving 60 yards on seven plays – a 45-yard Floydto-LaValle hookup the big play – with LaValle punching it inform four-yards out, a three-yard touchdown hookup between Floyd and Pacheco, and a three-yard run by junior

Josh Smith (13 carries, 74 yards) producing a 38-7 lead with 11:53 left in the game.

Hayden Walsh (11 carries, 91 yards) added a one-yard run in the final period, and Walsh put the acclimation point on the game with a 35-yard scoring burst with 1:44 left in the contest.

“We came out great, we felt confident we could move the ball and score, and we felt confident our defense could stop them,” Floyd said. “We had a lot of confidence in ourselves.

Our coaches talked all week about getting off to a fast start, and we came out and executed.

Early I was trying to spread it around but it just happened things went in my favor.

“We know what we have coming up the next two weeks in New Hanover and Hoggard so this was a big confidence booster for us. We know they are good but I think we showed tonight we can hang with anyone.”

Topsail will be home Friday against New Hanover (5-4, 3-1).

here and get more coaches involved,” Garrison said. “I would like to see it where every event (sprints, distances, throws) have their own specialized coach. “Track and field is a phenomenal sport to be involved in and hopefully it will become a passion, something they chose to continue to do at the next level. We also want to get the community

involved the sport more.”

Haney said it is always a good thing to bring back one of your own.

“It’s always good to hire someone who has experienced what we have here,” Haney said. “He has an agenda that will make kids better, and we are excited to have him here, as well. He is excited about the opportunity, and so are we.”

FOFF Resale & Consignment Store

102 US Hwy. 117 N. Burgaw, NC 28425 Hours: Monday – Friday 10 to 4:45 and Saturdays from 10 to 2:45

Operated by Pender Humane Society

THE KIWANIS CLUB OF HAMPSTEAD PRESENTS:

th

11 Annual

TRICK OR TREAT IN THE PARK ST

OCTOBER 31 5pm to 8pm KIWANIS PARK FREE

   

Candy & Concessions Costume Contest Games & hayride Bounce House

2016 General Election OneͲStop Schedule Ͳ Plan A PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Thursday, October 20, 2016 Friday, October 21, 2016 Saturday, October 22, 2016 Sunday, October 23, 2016 Monday, October 24, 2016 Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Thursday, October 27, 2016 Friday, October 28, 2016 Saturday, October 29, 2016 Sunday, October 30, 2016 Monday, October 31, 2016 Tuesday, November 01, 2016 Wednesday, November 02, 2016 Thursday, November 03, 2016 Friday, November 04, 2016 Saturday, November 05, 2016

Main Locations

Rural Locations

Board of Elections Office County Annex Building, Hampstead Cape Fear Community College, Hampstead

Long Creek Fire Dept., Rocky Point Shiloh Fire Dept., Willard Maple Hill Fire Dept., Maple Hill

9:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm (BOE 8:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm) 9:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm (BOE 8:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm) Closed Closed 9:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm (BOE 8:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm) 9:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm (BOE 8:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm) 9:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm (BOE 8:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm) 9:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm (BOE 8:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm) 9:00 am Ͳ 8:00 pm (BOE 8:00 am Ͳ 8:00 pm) 10:00 am Ͳ 5:00 pm Closed 9:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm (BOE 8:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm) 9:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm (BOE 8:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm) 9:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm (BOE 8:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm) 9:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm (BOE 8:00 am Ͳ 6:00 pm) 9:00 am Ͳ 8:00 pm (BOE 8:00 am Ͳ 8:00 pm) 8:00 am Ͳ 1:00 pm

12:00 Noon Ͳ 6:00 pm 12:00 Noon Ͳ 6:00 pm Closed Closed 12:00 Noon Ͳ 6:00 pm 12:00 Noon Ͳ 6:00 pm 12:00 Noon Ͳ 6:00 pm 12:00 Noon Ͳ 6:00 pm 12:00 Noon Ͳ 8:00 pm 10:00 am Ͳ 5:00 pm Closed 12:00 Noon Ͳ 6:00 pm 12:00 Noon Ͳ 6:00 pm 12:00 Noon Ͳ 6:00 pm 12:00 Noon Ͳ 6:00 pm 12:00 Noon Ͳ 8:00 pm 8:00 am Ͳ 1:00 pm

OneͲStop West Ͳ Pender County Board of Elections Ͳ 807 S. Walker Street Burgaw, NC 28425 OneͲStop East Ͳ Cape Fear Community College Ͳ 621 NC Hwy 210 E Hampstead, NC 28443 OneͲStop Southeast Ͳ Pender County Annex Building Ͳ 15060 US Hwy 17 Hampstead, NC 28443 OneͲStop Central Ͳ Maple Hill Volunteer Fire Department Ͳ 115 N. Maple Hill Road Maple Hill, NC 28454 OneͲStop North Ͳ Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department Ͳ 19170 US Hwy 421 Willard, NC 28478 OneͲStop South Ͳ Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department Ͳ 227 Scott Road Rocky Point, NC 28457

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 12A

Bill Howard Outdoors

Town of Burgaw Government News October 27, 2016 PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED The following public hearings will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 5:30PM (or thereabout) in the banquet/meeting room of the Historic Burgaw Depot located at 115 S Dickerson Street in Burgaw, NC. All interested parties are invited to attend.

Public Hearing 1. Consideration of a petition to close the alley between the 300 blocks of E. Bridgers and E. Ashe Streets.

Public Hearing 2. Consideration of a text amendment to the Town of Burgaw Unified Development Ordinance Sections 6-2, 8-2, and 8-4 adding Wine Shop uses as a use-by-right in the B-1 and B-2 zoning districts.

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist Ever since I read the book Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer, I have been fascinated with mountain climbing. Not that I am a mountain climber. Age, ability and resources have limited that option. But I do feel like I have gained further understanding of why people like to attempt the sport.

George Mallory inspired the most famous explanation for attempting to climb a mountain. When asked “why did you want to climb Mount Everest?” Mallory retorted with “because it’s there.”

Everest never moved, and despite two failed attempts at reaching Everest’s summit, the mountain was still there, so Mallory attempted a third.

Mallory began his third attempt in 1924. In 1999 his frozen body was discovered on the northern ridge.

T h a t wo u l d l i k e l y b e enough of a reason to keep me from attempting to climb Mount Everest. But there are less imposing mountains ‘that are there.’

Our own Mount Mitchell offers two different opportunities to reach the summit of the highest peak east of the Mississippi. The more challenging ways consists of hiking one of the many trails from the valley below in the Pisgah National Forest to the top of the mountain.

While expert climbing gear is not needed, you do need to be in relatively decent shape, have good boots, a backpack that can at least carry fluids and protein for the hike, and maybe even a hiking stick

Poplar Grove

Continued from page 3A ing some large ones, in the near future.

These include a roll-top desk and chair, a working nickelodeon piano that plays music when a nickel is inserted, a box of music rolls for the nickelodeon piano and a stool.

Public Hearing 3. Consideration of an amendment to the official Town of Burgaw Zoning Map rezoning the former golf course parcel from PUD-1 to R-7, R-12, and R-20.

Although not a public hearing, the following item of interest will also be discussed at the November 8, 2016 meeting: Planning Item - Consideration of a major subdivision preliminary plat application for the 128-lot residential Hardison Subdivision behind White Tractor off Hwy 117.

CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR NOVEMBER BOC MEETING!!!

or two.

The easier way is simply to drive to the parking lot and walk the paved walkway to the pinnacle. While this mode is somewhat anti-climactic, it allows basically anyone the opportunity to experience what it is like to be on top of the world.

I spent the weekend in one of my favorite settings in the eastern United States. I have mentioned many times about my love of the Linville Gorge. Several times I have spent extended stays within both the Gorge and Pisgah National Forest with nothing but my tent, my backpack, and a few provisions. After looking back through some of my old pictures, I realize I have done many of those during the month of October as both a personal present for my birthday month and to capture the timing of the changing of the leaves.

I have hiked several trails into the Gorge as well. I have seen the Linville River surrounded by g reat earthly stones and rock that seem more akin to the great Rockies than our Appalachians. However, though all the times I

have been there, I have always set up my personal expeditions on the western side of the Gorge.

I enjoyed seeing the beauty of Table Rock, Hawksbill, and even the Chimneys from the western side or below in the Gorge. I realized I had never attempted to go to the top of the eastern side. And that became my Everest. After all, it is there.

Now, many times when the phrase “my Everest” is used, it is in the context of being insurmountable. In this case, I use it more as a reference to being my goal. No, Table Rock is not insurmountable, nor is it a particularly hard climb for someone in decent enough shape. Roughly, it is equivalent to using a stair climber for an hour. But a stair climber does not give you nearly the satisfaction of what you can experience.

The hike is approximately a mile long from the parking lot. It weaves back and forth and on occasion the only thing separating you and a 1,000-foot plummet down a cliff is loose soil around exposed rocks and some small bushes and trees that are 30 feet below you. Un-

like the summit at Mitchell where there is an observation tower for everyone to look out upon, Table Rock was built

by God’s hands. And upon reaching this summit, God rewards you differently. It has a different feel when standing on the small plateau on Table Rock. Looking down does not show a parking lot, instead it shows a vast beauty of all things around.

It may be as close to feeling what reaching those mountain tops that only the most athletic and renowned climbers achieve for someone like myself. But it does help me understand that it isn’t just because it is there, but more about what it is like to be there with it.

–Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, an associate member of Pope and Young, and an official measurer of both. He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor.

Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ gmail.com.

Just in time for Christmas decorating, Harris also plans to donate an antique Nativity scene that belonged to her when she was a young child.

“I work at the Assistance League Thrift Store as a volunteer, and I think that’s one thing that sort of motivated me to get started with this. We see so many things come in that people obviously

cared about a lot. They either had to move, or were ill, and their family just had to get rid of them. That’s kind of sad. These are things that people can enjoy looking at, particularly at a place like Poplar Grove, because they fit right in.

“I feel really good about donating these things to Poplar Grove. I’m happy about it,

my daughter is happy, and I brought my grandchildren out to see the things this summer when they were here. It’s just sort of a win-win all the way around,” said Harris.

Poplar Grove is located at 10200 Hwy. 17 N., and is open for tours Monday through Saturday. For more information, or to view the tour schedule, visit www.poplargrove.org.

The Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners November 8, 2016 meeting will be held at 4:00PM at the Historic Burgaw Depot banquet/meeting room located at 115 S Dickerson Street in Burgaw, NC. The Board of Elections will be holding the general elections in the town hall meeting room all day on that date.

Nov. 08, 2016 Nov. 11, 2016 Nov. 17, 2016

CALENDAR Board of Commissioners meeting 4:00PM Town offices closed – Veteran’s Day Planning Board Meeting 5:30PM

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

10.27.2016

10/27/2016

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/commissions/committees: Name of Board Advisory Board of Health Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Board of Adjustment Housing Initiative Board Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

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

# of Vacancies 3 1 1 1 7 1 1 1 1

Positions/Categories Dentist***, Engineer***, Public Member Veterinarian District 5 Low-Income Representative Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking District 3 District 5 Collector Commissioner Representative

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.

PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER RESOLUTION TO CHANGE TIME FOR COUNTING OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 163-234(2) allows the county board of elections to change the time absentee ballots are counted to between the hours of 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm WHEREAS, the Pender County Board of Elections met at the Board of Elections Office, Burgaw North Carolina and adopted the following resolution: 1.

The Pender County Board of Elections shall meet at 2:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the Board of Elections Office at 807 S. Walker St., Burgaw North Carolina to count absentee ballots.

2.

Any voter of the county may attend this meeting and observe the count.

3.

The results of the absentee ballot count will not be announced before 7:30 p.m. on that day.

I, Bettie C. Fennell, Chair of the Pender County Board of Elections, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by unanimous vote of the Pender County Board of Elections on the 6th day of September, 2016 Bettie C. Fennell, Chair Pender County Board of Elections

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: November 1, 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

TOPIC OF HEARING:

Zoning Text Amendment D. Logan, applicant, is requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance, Section 4.7.3 RM: Residential Mixed zoning district requirements and Section 4.8.1 PD: Planned Development District zoning requirements. Specifically, the amendment proposed is to increase the allowable density on multi-family projects, and to provide clear standards for multi-family developments. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning and Community Development Department offices.

Zoning Text Amendment Pender County, applicant is requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance Section 7: Design Standards and Appendix A: Definitions. Specifically, the amendment proposed is to amend the access standards related to subdivisions on collector streets, add alternative design street standards and associated definitions. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning and Community Development Department offices.

Plan Amendment Pender County, applicant is requesting an amendment to the Pender County Collector Street Plan which was adopted on March 21, 2016. Specifically, the amendment proposed is to add an additional map, demonstrating a hierarchy of proposed and existing collector streets within the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) planning boundary in Pender County. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning and Community Development Department offices.

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

www.pendercountync.gov

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 13A

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice

Classifieds

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

YARD SALE

NOW HIRING PART-TIME DISHWASHER, PART-TIME COOK AND PART-TIME CASHIER Call Holland’s Shelter Creek Restaurant at 910-259- 5743.

JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE TAX PREPARERS NEEDED Have you prepared taxes?

Part time or Full time Bilingual students encouraged to enroll Rocky Point Burgaw, Wallace Call (910) 221-8080

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Swing set, toys, furniture and miscellaneous household items.

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 102 Ravenswood Rd., Hampstead

8/18/2016 (TFN) (B) (H)

ROOFERS WANTED. METAL AND SHINGLES EXPERIENCE. DRIVERS LICENSE AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIRED. 910-285-1114 4/14- 12/29/2016 (P) (J)

CNA’S NEEDED, WE ARE HIRING FOR THE PENDER COUNTY AREA. Please contact Teresa or Anna at 910-259-9119 option 2.

2/25/2016 (B) (PAS) (TFN)

10/27/2016 (P)

Our Deadline for News & Ads is Friday at Noon!

&

POST Voice The Pender-Topsail

10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3/2016 (B)

SERVICES

&

PENDER COUNTY HOME CARE AGENCY: CARE PROVIDERS Care Providers provide in-home healthcare for the disabled and seniors in Pender and Duplin Counties.

We accept Medicaid, Third Party pay, or private pay.

910-300-6370 / 910-792-6296.

Advertise in the Post & Voice Classifieds today!

10/6/16 - 1/5/2017 (P)

CARPENTRY & RENOVATIONS Home Improvements & home repairs inside & out including: Carpentry, tile, drywall, painting, flooring, docks, pressure washing, deck railing. All small jobs are welcome!! Call 910-934-3937 for free estimates, ask for Robert.

8/18/16-11/17/16

POST Voice The Pender-Topsail

FOR RENT MOBILE HOME FOR RENT 2 BR, 2BA, Watts Landing area near Surf City, water access, $500 per month. Call 910-330-5180.

10/13/2016 (TFN)

Call 910-259-9111 or email: postgraphics@post-voice.com

GE! A E R C A

Lookin’ for Love...

Hi! My name is Melody

and I am almost 10 month old. I‛m a honey-colored Lab/Bulldog mix with light brown eyes. I never meet a stranger…I just love all people! I also love being with other dogs, especially ones that are outgoing. I would love a yard to play in or someone that would take me running. I am spayed, have had my shots, and am heart worm negative. I would love to meet you!

Come see me at the shelter with my other friends.

www.realtyworldsoutheastern.com

Find an adoption form at www.penderhumane.org or call us at 910-259-7022 and Please LIKE us at Facebook.com/ PenderCountyHumaneSociety

POST Voice The Pender-Topsail

&

106 N. Lloyd Street - Newly renovated 2 story home in the lovely Town of Burgaw. This home is move in ready. Hardwood floors, granite counter tops, fresh paint, propane stove. Inviting floor plan. Three bedrooms upstairs. Downstairs den was previously used as a 4th bedroom. Home is convenient to local shopping. This is a must see!

Come and enjoy the beauty and peace of Pender Vicki County. REDUCED to $202,900!

Foster

At Your Service...

POST &Voice BUSINESS DIRECTORY The Pender-Topsail

Exterior Cleaning

Glass Service

ACCESS Glass

“Dirt & Grime? We have the time!”

Pressure Washing / Exterior Cleaning Decks • Fences • Driveways Home Washes • Painting • Staining Commercial & Residential Fully Insured • FREE Estimates

Justin Goodrich 910.547.7743 grimestopshere@gmail.com

Heating & Air

Residential, Commercial, Auto NEW LOCATION: 15200 Hwy 17, Suite D Hampstead, NC 28443 (910) 270-4545

Handyman

Your Handy Helper • General Maintenance • Home Repairs • Carpentry • Odd Jobs • Professional • Dependable • Neat • Insured

Heating & Air

PLEASANT AIR INC.

Heating & Air

SCOTTLAN Heating & Air

SERVICE & REPAIR

Preventive Maintenance Air Purification

910-270-3934

Scott Brown 910.622.8410

Quality with Intergrity Since 1987

$75 First Hour Includes 1lb. Freon

PleasantAir.com

• Replacement Windows • Sagging Floors • Porches • Pressure Washing • Deck Restoration • Walls (Jacked & Leveled) • Fix Bouncy Springy Floors

910.233.5179

FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED

Call us toll free

1-855-PRO-FIXX

(776-3499) Check out our full list of services at

www.capefearhandyman.net

Fully Insured

Call Ron 910.777.8835

Heating & Air Conditioning Service

Home Imp. R&J All Structural Home Repairs

Handyman

Photography

Capturing Precious Moments To Last A Lifetime F ind us on Facebook

910.470.9561 www.ariverrunsbymephoto.com

Trash Service

Residential Waste & Recycling Service

910.821.1438

- Locally Owned and Operated SERVING HAMPSTEAD AND NOW SERVING ROCKY POINT

Give Us a Call - Let’s Talk Trash

Home Imp.

Affordable Gutters Seamless Gutters Colors Available Repairs, Clean Outs, Gutter Guard

25 Years Experience 910.259.3712 or 910.340.4608 Albert Henderson owner/operator

Your ad could be here for only $18.00 perweek.

Please call 910.259.9111 for more information

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 14A

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 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 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER 16-E-382 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against deceased, WILLIAM WILBERT DOWDY, are hereby notified to present them to GENEVA M. DOWDY as Executor of the decedent’s estate, on or before, January 6, 2017 in care of the undersigned attorneys at their address, 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 above named Executor in care of the undersigned attorneys at their address.

This the 6th day of October, 2016.

Executor of the Estate of William Wilbert Dowdy c/o Kelly M. Shovelin, Attorney Four Pillars Law Firm, PLLC 2202 Wrightsville Ave. Ste. 213 Wilmington, NC 28403 #7496 10/6, 10/13, 10/20,10/27/2016 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 Jasper Lee Willetts Jr., deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Jasper Lee Willetts Jr. to present them to the undersigned on or before January 12, 2017 at PO Box 7215 Wilmington, NC 28406 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of October 13, 2016.

Wendy J. Willetts 241 By the Brook Lane Rocky Point, NC 28457 #7495 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 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 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 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 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-451 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

CHARLENE CESAR SIDBERRY, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 1 acre Rocky Point Township, Parcel ID Number 323520-0978-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than December 7, 2016.

This date: October 20, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7507 10/20, 10/27, 11/3/2016

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 15SP272 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JEREMIAH JONES AND BRITTNI JONES DATED MARCH 18, 2011 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3903 AT PAGE 7 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the pow-

er and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on November 10, 2016 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a new PK nail in the center of the pavement of N.C.S.R 1324 (Crooked Run Road) which said P.K. nail is located from the point of intersection of N.C.S.R. 1325 (Sills Creek Road), on the north side of Crooked Run Road with the centerline of Crooked Run Road North 62 degrees 22 minutes 36 seconds West, 149.04 feet, a chord; North 68 degrees 32 minutes 54 seconds West 152.66 feet a chord; and North 69 degrees 59 minutes 44 seconds West 1071.18 feet to said beginning point, said beginning point being so located runs thence as follows: 1. To, and with the center of a small drain ditch South 20 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds West 293.31 feet (passing over an inline iron pipe with an old State Right-of-Way monument beside said pipe, at 38.08 feet) to a tall iron pipe at the intersection of a second ditch (old State Rightof-Way monument beside said iron pipe); thence 2. With the center of said ditch North 69 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds West 295.18 feet to a new iron stake in said ditch; thence 3. Leaving said ditch North 55 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds East 365.45 feet (passing over an inline iron stake at 296.69 feet) to a new P.K. nail in the center of N.C.S.R. 1324, said PK nail is South 74 degrees 45 minutes 44 seconds East 16.59 feet from the centerline intersection of N.C.S.R 1359 (Hawkeye English Road (dirt) and N.C.S.R 1324 (Crooked Run Road); thence 4. The same line continued North 55 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds East 3.28 feet to the old corner of this lot; thence 5. With said old lot line South 69 degrees 54 minutes 55 seconds East 80.80 feet to an old corner of said lot; thence 6. South 20 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds West 6.69 feet to the point of beginning.

The above described lot or tract of land contains 1.29 acres to be the same more or less, and is all of the lands described in Deed Book 747, Page 618, of the Pender County Registry. And also being the same land described in Book 982, Page 208 of the Pender County Registry.

And Being more commonly known as: 3211 Crooked Run Rd, Willard, NC 28478 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Jeremiah Jones and Brittni Jones.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the The Media of Record for the People of Pender County. notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90Street days, after the sale 201-A West Fremont • Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.9111 • posteditor@post-voice.com • www.post-voice.com date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is October 3, 2016.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells

Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 13-047052 #7503 10/27, 11/3/2016 Notice to Creditors and Debtors of James Ray Tedder TAKE NOTICE: All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against James Ray Tedder, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Rose M. Tedder, Administrator of the Estate, at the following address: c/o Harvell and Collins, P. A., 1107 Bridges Street, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 on or before January 20, 2017, or be forever barred from their recovery.

Debtors of decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Administrator.

Cecil S. Harvell Harvell and Collins, P.A. Attorney for the Estate of James Ray Tedder, Deceased 1107 Bridges Street Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 #7504 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10/2016 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF TOPSAIL REALTY, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Dissolution of Topsail Realty, Inc., a North Carolina corporation, were filed in the office of the Secretary of State of North Carolina on the 23rd day of May, 2016, and that all creditors of, and claimants against, the corporation are required to present their respective claims and demands immediately, in writing, to the corporation at PO Box 3692, Topsail Beach, NC 28445 so that it can proceed to collect its assets, convey and dispose of its properties, pay, satisfy and discharge its liabilities and obligations and do all other acts required to liquidate its business and affairs.

Any claim should state the specific amount owed, describe the transaction from which the claim arises and be supported by documentation when the claim originated. In the event the corporation rejects any claim made pursuant to this notice, the claimant must commence an action with five years of the publication of this notice or be forever barred. The notice is made pursuant to the provisions of NCGS §55-14-07.

This the 21st day of October, 2016.

TOPSAIL REALTY, INC. c/o Mark I. Nunalee, JD CPA BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE, LLP P.O. Box 598 Hampstead, NC 28443 (910) 270-4347 #7515 10/27/2016 16 SP 175 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by James Gregory And Lucinda Gregory to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), which was dated May 1, 2012 and recorded on May 1, 2012 in Book 4067 at Page 262, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on November 8, 2016 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL of Lot 13 as shown on the plat entitled, “Final Plat of Dogwood Lakes Subdivision”, recorded in Map Book 46, Page 61 and the plat entitled, “Revision of Dogwood Lake Subdivision” recorded in Map Book 46, Page 141 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Subject to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Dogwood Lakes recorded in Book 3370, Page 111 and the First Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Dogwood Lakes recorded in Book 3793, Page 328 of the Pender County Registry and matters shown on the plat recorded in Map Book 46, Page 141 of the Pender County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 153 Cornel Lane, Hampstead, NC 28443.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property

being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are James Gregory and wife, Lucinda Gregory.

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

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-14367-FC01 #7506 10/27, 11/3/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-818 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JUDITH ANN BETHEA, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.69 acres, Parcel ID Number 4226-84-8795-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

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

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than December 14, 2016.

This date: October 27, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7510 10/27, 11/3, 11/10/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-781 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

DEANNA SMITH SWART, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 2.63 acres, Parcel ID STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Number 3234-18-4158-0000 more COUNTY OF PENDER fully described in the complaint.

IN THE GENERAL COURT Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and OF JUSTICE all claim or interest that you may have SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION in the property.

COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-818 You are required to make defense PENDER COUNTY to such pleading no later than DePlaintiff(s), cember 14, 2016. v.

This date: October 27, 2016.

JUDITH ANN BETHEA, PENDER COUNTY, By and owner et. al. through its Attorney Defendant(s).

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., NOTICE OF SERVICE OF State Bar #: 28777 PROCESS BY PUBLICATION ProTax, A Division of TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC JUDITH ANN BETHEA PO Box 250; Take notice that a pleading seekBurgaw, NC 28425 ing relief against you has been filed 910-259-2615 (tel); in the above-titled action. chip@shermanandrodgers.com The nature of the relief sought is #7512 10/27, 11/3, 11/10/2016 as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA est in the property sometimes briefly COUNTY OF PENDER described as 0.69 acres, Parcel ID IN THE GENERAL COURT Number 4226-84-8795-0000 more OF JUSTICE fully described in the complaint.

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-781 all claim or interest that you may have PENDER COUNTY in the property.

Plaintiff(s), You are required to make defense v. to such pleading no later than DecemDEANNA SMITH SWART, ber 14, 2016. owner et. al.

This date: October 27, 2016.

Defendant(s).

PENDER COUNTY, By and NOTICE OF SERVICE OF through its Attorney PROCESS BY PUBLICATION Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF State Bar #: 28777 JULIA SMITH ProTax, A Division of Take notice that a pleading seekSherman & Rodgers, PLLC ing relief against you has been filed PO Box 250; in the above-titled action.

Burgaw, NC 28425 The nature of the relief sought is 910-259-2615 (tel); as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy chip@shermanandrodgers.com unpaid property taxes on your inter#7511 10/27, 11/3, 11/10/2016 est in the property sometimes briefly described as 2.63 acres, Parcel ID Number 3234-18-4158-0000 more STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA fully described in the complaint.

IN THE GENERAL COURT Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and OF JUSTICE all claim or interest that you may have DISTRICT COURT DIVISION in the property.

COUNTY OF PENDER You are required to make defense FILE #: 16-JT-45 to such pleading no later than DeIN RE: C.R.L., a minor child cember 14, 2016.

DOB 01/24/2014 This date: October 27, 2016.

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PENDER COUNTY, By and PROCESS BY PUBLICATION The unknown father of a male through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., child born on January 14, 2014 in State Bar #: 28777 Wilmington, New Hanover County, ProTax, A Division of North Carolina.

Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC TAKE NOTICE that a pleading PO Box 250; seeking relief against you has been Burgaw, NC 28425 filed in the above entitled action. The 910-259-2615 (tel); nature of the relief being sought is chip@shermanandrodgers.com termination of parental rights. You are #7513 10/27, 11/3, 11/10/2016 required to make written response to the petition not later than December 6, 2016 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. You are entitled to attend any hearing affecting your rights. If you are indigent, you are entitled to court appointed counsel and should contact the Clerk of Superior Court for Pender County immediately to request counsel. This is a new case and attorney appointed previously will not represent you in this proceeding unless ordered by the Court.

This the 17th day of October, 2016.

R. Kent Harrell Attorney for Petitioner P.O. Box 625 Burgaw, N.C. 28425 (910) 259-7772 #7509 10/27, 11/3, 11/10/2016

Deadline for News & Ads is Friday at Noon.

910.259.9111

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 15A

Rescued donkey gives birth From Staff Reports It’s a girl! The Pender County Animal Shelter has a new addition, a donkey foal named Mattie.

“Mama Donkey was rescued from flood waters on Oct. 12,” said Jewel Horton, manager of the Pender County Animal Shelter. “Last Saturday night or early Sunday morning, she gave birth.”

Horton said the staff at the Pender County Animal Shelter noticed Mama Donkey was a bit bigger than the other two donkeys that were rescued when flooding struck the Black River Basin.

“We had our suspicions,” said Horton. “But the poor animal had suffered so much.

However, the vet confirmed she was going to deliver within 10 days.”

Mattie was named after Hurricane Matthew. She is a miracle of life, said Horton.

Pender County sheriff deputies spotted the animals on a bit of high ground Oct. 12.

The deputies were concerned

for the animals’ safety. The flood waters were rising fast around the three donkeys in a pasture.

“I’m so proud of my community,” said Horton. “So many agencies came together to rescue animals from Hurricane Matthew’s flood.”

“There were swift water teams, a 5-ton rescue vehicle, deputies, animal control, animal shelter staff, and fire departments responding,” said Tom Collins, Pender County Emergency Manager. “When the flood waters rose, we also had a helicopter rescuing people from roof tops.”

“So many people helped at a moment’s notice,” said Horton. “I can’t thank those individuals enough.”

Collins said he agrees with Horton. The community rallied together during the storm, and continues to do so in the recovery phase of Hurricane Matthew.

“We’ve received donations of pet food and blankets,” said Horton. “What we need

The Pender County Office of Emergency Management commended the residents of Pender County for generous donations to help flood victims along the Black River Basin.

“Residents have been generous,” said Tom Collins, Pender County Emergency Manager. “Pastor Ted Mercer at Gateway Community Church needs volunteers to

distribute donations in Atkinson and near the homes of our flood victims.”

Mercer said the distribution center, located at the church at 416 W. Bridger St. in Burgaw, will not accept donations of clothing. But they desperately need volunteers who will go to Atkinson Baptist Church to distribute more donations.

“It has been a blessing to

now are monetary donations to help pay veterinary bills for these animals. We could make monetary donations go a long way in the health of our animals.”

Thus far the Pender County Animal Shelter has rescued seven donkeys, three little horses, one pony, two full-size horses, one yearling horse, seven goats, and nine pigs – not to mention the cats, kittens, dogs and puppies.

“We are creating a waiting list for anyone interested in adopting livestock,” said Horton. “Some livestock owners can’t take back their animals due to pasture contamination from the flood waters.

One lady told us she will not rebuild.”

The Pender County Animal Shelter, located at 3280 New Savannah Rd. in Burgaw, Photo contibuted continues its day-to-day adop- Jewel Horton, Pender County Animal Shelter manager, with little Mattie and mother dontions. For more information or key. to make a monetary donation, call 910-259-1484.

“We were a little concerned often feel entitled to playing about having senior night time and accolades. However, on Tuesday because we had that is not the case with these Continued from page 9A several folks displaced due seniors. Each and every one to the flooding and evacua- of them for the four years “If participating landlords Senior Kitty Zheng had one tions. Thankfully everyone they’ve been here with us can provide information about ace and three digs. Two other was able to make it for senior has always done whatever their units, we can connect seniors playing their last reg- night against Trask and they has been needed to make the them with potential renters,” ular season home game were went out with a win. We try team better.” she said. “We continue to Kiara Thompson (2 blocks) and instill in the girls that T he Patriots (9-12/5-4) encourage landlords to carry and Amy Harts (1 kill 1 dig). everybody has the same job closed out the season on MonCoach Davis was pleased no matter how much playing day at home verse Union and on their normal screening procedures. We’re just helping with the efforts of his play- time they get and that is to will await the playoff selecers throughout the week, make the team better. The tions on Tuesday. people make connections.”

For more details, call 910- especially his seniors. He ones that have the hardest “We should be in based on praised the group for their time with that are normally projections, but just where 259-1208. play on the court as well as the freshmen, because it is we will fall or who we will their leadership both on and often a new concept for them, play will be determined on off the court. and the seniors, because they Tuesday.” help those in need in our community,” said Mercer. “Our volunteers need assistance and we would appreciate the help.”

Pender County Emergency Management will post updates on the Facebook page at facebook.com/penderem and on the website http://www. penderem.com. If you need assistance call the EM office at 910- 259-1210.

Topsail Roundup

ers Jorge Lopez (5) and Alex Hornthal (4) split nine saves.

The Pirates bounced back Thursday with a 6-0 win over South Brunswick in a key game with NCHSAAA state playoff ramifications. Madole and Trevor Coston got the Pirates off to a good start with first half goals – both scores assisted by Sam Bell. Bell then scored twice (assists Vasquez and Ethan Borkowski) in the second half. The Pirates added two more goals – one from Coston (Hiatt Ellis) and another by Ethan Rivenbark (Will Hornthal). Lopez played the first half plus 28 minutes and had two saves, and Alex Hornthal had two saves in 12 minutes.

The Pirates played host to West Brunswick (2-13-1, 2-8) Tuesday and a win there would secure the Pirates the top 3A seed out of the conference in the playoffs. Topsail will close the regular season with a home match Thursday against New Hanover (14-3-1, 9-1-1) and a road game Tuesday at Hoggard (11-5, 6-2).

Cross-country Pirate Chad Campbell recorded a time of 16:25.12 to finish third Thursday in the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference Championship meet, finishing behind the Hoggard duo of Jamie Witmer (16:08.22) and Erik Dahlgren (16:11.78).

The Pirate boys finished fifth (94 points) behind the Vikings (33), Laney (74), New Hanover (84), and South Brunswick (91), and ahead of Ashley (140) and West Brunswick (202).

Other Pirate runners were Noah Dansby (13 th , 18:02), Blake Schieffer (18:03), Bryce Dillon (18:35), Nathan Martinez (19:18), Eddie Wolford (19:22), Jacob Wieland (19:35), Connor Starrett (19:54), Conner Murphy (19:56), and Jacob Viebrock (20:28).

Campbell earned All-Conference honors and Dansby and Schieffer were Honarable Mention selections.

The Lady Pirates finished sixth (173) behind champion Laney (33), Hoggard (45), New Hanover (71), Ashley (80), and South Brunswick (116), and ahead of West Brunswick (206). Kersten Parrella (22:09) was Topsail’s top finisher (27th).

Other Lady Pirates finishers included Emma Filer (22:45), Alexi Walsh (24:05), Alexis Rash (24:32), Stephanie Simmons (4:33), Aggie Reilly (24:57), Madison Snyder (25:13), Amanda Parrish (25:13), Sadie Boyle (25:58), and Lisa Ratliff (26:50).

The Pirate teams will participate in the 3A regionals on Saturday in Rocky Mount.

Women’s golf Angela Linesman represented Topsail at the 3A Eastern regional Championships last week and shot a 54-59-113.

It was Linehan’s second appearance in regional competition.

“Angela showed great improvement over her standing last year and we are looking forward to watching her continued success over the next two years,” Topsail Coach Margaret Burke said.

touchdown on the ground.

Freshman sensation Noah Lavalle had 87 yards rushing and 113 yards receiving in the game. Josh Smith had 91yards rushing. Chris Nixon had nine tackles including two sacks for the Pirate defense.

The Topsail tennis team was represented well at the 3Aregional tournament. Caroline Harris and Sienna Dougherty were invited after they made their way to the

MAC tournament final where Harris defeated Dougherty.

Dougherty won her first match at the regionals before falling in the quarter finals while Harris made it to the semi-finals before falling to the top ranked player in the eastern 3A ranks.

This week’s top performer is Caroline Har ris. The junior has become the best player in the Mid-Easter n Conference and will play in the state tournament.

Lady Patriots

Housing needed for families displaced by flood From Staff Reports Hurricane Matthew displaced families in Pender County. The Pender County Housing Authority is working to help local families.

“This is a situation of neighbor helping neighbor,” said Judith Herring, Pender County housing director. “We are creating a database of

available rental units specifically in Pender County to provide short and long term housing for displaced families.”

Herring said any landlord interested in participating should call the housing authority at 910-259-1208 or email housinginf@pendercountync. gov.

Distribution center needs volunteers to help

Continued from page 9A region’s top-seeded 3A player, Hunt’s Taylor Love, in the semifinals.

Hunt defeated Harris 6-0, 6-1, sending her into the consolation round where she defeated Eastern Wayne’s Elizabeth Sutton by injury default.

Dougherty opened play with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Rocky Mount’s Grayson Tanner but fell 6-0, 6-0 to Cleveland’s Victoria Dixon in the quarterfinal round Harris, and Dougherty had successful runs in the 3A portion of the conference tournament early last week.

Dougherty won her openinground match (6-0, 6-0) over South Brunswick’s Gracie Staiger while Harris enjoyed a bye. Both girls won in the semifinals – Harrris by a 6-0, 6-1 score over West Brunswick’s Madison Ward, and Dougherty with a 6-0, 6-0 win over West Brunswick’s Logan Locklear – setting up an AllLady Pirate final.

Harris then defeated her teammate 6-3, 6-0 with both girls advancing to the 3A regional individual tournament.

The 3A duals (match play) began earlier this week.

Men’s soccer The Pirates (6-8, 3-6) split two games, first falling 5-1 to Laney Tuesday.

Roberto Vasquez scored the Topsail goal off an assist from Josh Madole, while goalkeep-

Top Performers Continued from page 9A son and Derrick Benton each had double digit tackles.

The Topsail football team earned a big win last week.

Junior quarterback Jacob Floyd had a big game. He was 5-for 9 for 139 yards and two touchdown tosses through the air while scoring another

2nd ANNUAL

PIratE pilLage

Advertise Today!

910.259.9111

November 4, 6 p.m.

Topsail High School Gymnasium

Featuring: DJ - Raffle Items - free giveaways Skill Exhibitions By the Boys And Girls Basketball Teams , also featuring a THS faculty/alumni game!

Come out and meet the 2016-17 Pirate basketball teams at a Fun, Family Friendly Event!

$2 Admission Fee Benefiting: Andy’s Foundation charity Helps support local families in need in Pender County

Kent

for t c e l SUPERIOR E for COURT SUPERIOR JUDGE for COURT t c Pender County’s choice for Superior Court Judge e l SUPERIOR E JUDGE COURT Pender County’s choice for Superior Court Judge JUDGE

Pender-Topsail Post Pender-Topsail Post & & Voice, Voice, Thursday Thursday,, October October 27, 13, 2016, 2016, Page Page 16A 14A

t c e l Kent E

HARRELL Kent HARRELL HARRELL

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 13, 2016, Page 14A

Pender County’s choice for Superior Court Judge

Twenty years of trial experience in both criminal and civil cases in Superior Court Recognized as a Leader in the Law by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, one of only a handful of attorneys in the Cape Fear region to receive that honor Pender County Volunteer Citizen of the Year in 2013 Pender County County is is mymy home.

My parents grew up ingrew Willard Pender home.

My parents upand in Penderlea Willardand and graduated from Penderlea School. My family has been part of this community for well Penderlea and graduated from Penderlea My criminal family hasand civil cases in Superior Court Twenty years trial experience ineducations, both over one hundred years.of When my wife and I finishedSchool. our we decided been partPender of this community wellmyover to make County our home. Ifor opened law one officehundred and my wifeyears. workedWhen as a Recognized as a Leader in the Law by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, counselor first at Pender High School andwe nowdecided at Rocky to Point Elementary. myschool wife and I finished our educations, make Pender Twenty years experience in both criminal casesto inreceive Superiorthat Court While my wife was serving astrial an advocate for your children, I in havethe been serving asand one of only aI of handful of attorneys Cape Fearcivil region honor County our home. opened my law office and my wife worked as an advocate for you. I have spent thealast twenty years representing you, theNorth members Carolina Lawyers Weekly, Recognized asPender Leader in the Law by a school counselor first at High School and now at Pender County Volunteer Citizen of my community, in District and Superior Court. I have handled all types of Rocky cases of the Year in 2013 one of only a handful of attorneys in the Cape Fear Point my wife was servingcases, as land an advocate for region to receive that honor from Elementary. assault charges toWhile capital murder, breach of contract disputes, will Pender County is Imy home.

My parents up in Willard and Penderlea andthe Year in 2013 contests, negligence cases and a multitude ofgrew other issues.

I have a depth and breadth your children, have been serving as an advocate for you.

I have Pender County Volunteer Citizen of of experience that neither of my My opponents graduated from Penderlea School. family can has match. been part of this community for well spent the last twenty years representing you, the members of my I have devotedyears. life to service in thisand community. have been involved over Pender one hundred When my parents wife I finished our educations, we decided County ismymy home.

My grew up in IWillard andactively Penderlea and in ofDistrict and Superior Ileader have all in thePender Boyfrom Scouts America in Pender County.

I Court. was a of den andhandled Cubmaster tocommunity, make County ourSchool. home.

I opened my been law office and my wife worked graduated Penderlea My family has part this community for wellas a for counselor our scout pack inassault Burgaw.

I chaired fundraising efforts for the scouts types of cub cases from charges to capital murder, breach school first at Pender High School now at Rocky Point over one hundred years.

When my wife and Iand finished our educations, weElementary. decidedin of and northern Hanover County and as been the chairman toPender make Pender County our I opened my law currently office andserve my wife worked as a asa While my wife was serving ashome. an advocate for your children, I have serving contract cases, landNew disputes, will contests, negligence cases and for this district.

I have also served on the board of the Juvenile Crime Prevention school counselor first at Pender High School andyears nowrepresenting at Rocky Point Elementary. an advocate forof you.

I have spent the last twenty you, the members multitude other issues.

Council in Pender County for over ten years, work with the Pender County Teen While my wife was serving as an advocate for your children, I have been serving as of my community, in District and Superior Court.

I have handled all types of cases IanCourt have a depth and breadth of experience that neither of my program, am chairman of the Scholarship Committee for the Burgaw Rotary advocate for you.

I have spent the last twenty years representing you, the members from assault charges to capital murder, breach of contract cases, land disputes, will and have withand our schoolsdevoted toCourt. provide leadership training opportuniopponents canworked I have my life to service in this ofClub, my community, inmatch.

District Superior I have handled all types of cases contests, negligence cases and a multitude of other issues.

I have a depth and breadth ties for high school juniors through the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards.

I have from assault charges to capital murder, breachinvolved of contract in cases, landBoy disputes, will of Ineither have actively the Scouts ofcommunity. experience that ofbeen my opponents can match. served for the last eighteen years as the attorney advocate for the guardian ad litem contests, negligence cases and a multitude of other issues. I have a depth and breadth America in Pender I was amatch. den Ileader and Cubmaster I have devoted my life to County. service in neglected this community. actively involved representing inhave the been DSS system.

I have ofprogram experience that neitherabused of my and opponents can children infor the Boy Scouts of America in Pender County.

I was a den leader and Cubmaster cub scout ininBurgaw.

I chaired fundraising efforts for the scouts Pender and northern New coached and sponsored youth athletic teams in our area and involved am committed to providing the bestinopportunities I our have devoted my lifepack tonumerous service this community.

I have been actively for our cub scout pack in Burgaw.

I chaired fundraising efforts for the scouts in for ourofyoung people. inavailable the Boy Scouts America in Pender County. a denchairman leader and Cubmaster Hanover County and currently serveI was as the for this district. I have also served on the board of the Pender and northern New Hanover County and currently serve asthethe chairman Thiscub racescout is important for PenderI County.

We have three Superior Court judges this district and presently none of them are Pender County for our pack in Burgaw. chaired fundraising efforts for scouts in inten Juvenile Crime Prevention Council in Pender County for over years, work with the Pender County Teen forPender this district.

I have also Hanover served onCounty theCourt board of the Juvenile Crime Prevention residents. a New resident Superior Judge would provide County law enforcement officers a resource they need in obtaining and Having northern and currently serve as thePender chairman Court chairman ofboard the Scholarship Committee the Burgaw Rotary and search warrants andam orders.

I willon maintain an at the County be better available to theClub, citizens of this have county.worked Council Pender ICounty for over ten years, work thePender Pender Countycourthouse Teenfor to for thisinprogram, district. have also served the ofoffice thewith Juvenile Crime Prevention with ourin Pender schools to for provide training Council County ten leadership years, work with the for Pender County Teen Court program, am chairman ofover the Scholarship Committee theopportunities Burgaw Rotary for high school juniors through the Rotary Court am chairman of the Committee for the Burgaw Rotary years as theyour I ask for vote and appreciate Club, andprogram, have worked with our schools to your provide leadership training opportuniYouth Leadership Awards.

IScholarship have served for the last eighteen attorneysupport. advocate for the guardian ad Club, and have worked with our schools to provide leadership training opportunities for high school juniors through the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards.

I have litem program representing abused and neglected children in the DSS system. I have coached and sponsored PAID FORYouth

BY THELeadership KENT HARRELL FOR SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE COMMITTEE. ties for school juniorsyears through theattorney Rotary I ad have served for high the last eighteen as the advocate for the Awards. guardian litem numerous athletic inchildren our area and am committed to providing the best opportunities available served for the youth last eighteen years asteams the attorney advocate theDSS guardian ad litem program representing abused and neglected inforthe system.

I have program representing abused and neglected children in the DSS system. I have for ourandyoung people. coached sponsored numerous youth athletic teams in our area and am committed to providing the best opportunities coached and sponsored numerous youth athletic teams in our area and am committed to providing the best opportunities This race important available for ourisyoung people. for Pender County. We have three Superior Court judges in this district and presently available for our young people.

This race isthem important County.

We havethree threeSuperior Superior Court judges inSuperior this district and presently ofare them are County Pender County none of are for Pender residents.

Having a resident Judge would provide Pender This race is important forPender PenderCounty County. We have Court judges in this district and Court presently none ofnone them Pender residents.

Having a aresident CourtaJudge Judge wouldthey provide Pender County enforcement officers a resource they need in obtaining County law enforcement officers resource need inCounty obtaining search warrants and orders.

Iinwill maintain residents.

Having resident Superior Superior Court would provide Pender law law enforcement officers a resource they need obtaining search warrants and maintain anoffice officeatatthe thePender County courthouse be better available to the citizens of this county. warrants andorders. orders.II will will maintain an County courthouse toto betobetter available toofthethis citizens of this county. ansearch office at the Pender County courthouse toPender be better available the citizens county.

II ask your vote voteand andappreciate appreciate your support. ask for your your support.

PAID FOR HARRELL FOR SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE COMMITTEE. PAID FORBY BYTHE THEKENT KENT HARRELL FOR SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE COMMITTEE.

s ’ y l l i B •Country Sausage •Country Hams •Bar-B-Que •Catering •Best Hot Bar in Town

Ground Sells USDA Choice Beef Black Angus Beef & All Natural Local Pork!! $ 99

Whole Pigs

1

$ 99

GREAT FOR PIG PICKINS’

October 27, 2016

Section B

LB.

2

LB.

80% Lean

Pork Chops

1

$ 99 LB.

Chicken

Whole Leg Chickens Quarters

99

¢

LB.

49¢

LB.

Living

Billy’s Pork & Beef Catering Call Ronnie 910-463-8287 or Billy’s 910-285-6047

NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS!

Billy’s Pork & Beef Catering

Picking and playing Sundays at Paul’s Place

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Looking for a Sunday afternoon activity for the family? Consider visiting Paul’s Place Famous Hot Dogs in Rocky Point for Hot Dogs and Hoedowns.

Each Sunday, Captain Cal and Ginger and Crew are there every Sunday performing country gold, classic rock and homegrown originals.

All singers and musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in the fun.

Everything from beach, Buffet, rock, blues and solid gold country can be expected.

Calvin and Ginger Ussery set up each week in the parking lot of Paul’s Place just in time for those leaving church to stop by and have a hot dog, relax and listen to some music. According to Ussery, they have performed there for about a year, along with their “crew,� which includes Jensen Alberg, Al LaVigne and Gene Faller. “My wife and I perform locally,� said Ussery. “We have several people that play with us depending on what the venue is. We have a fiddle player, a guitar player, a mandolin player and we’ve got several drummers. Whenever we get a gig, we put together ‘The Crew,’ as we call it. We don’t play anything modern. Most everything we do is at least 20 years old. We like the country standards like Patsy Kline, Hank Williams, George Jones and those kind of songs. There is a little gazebo out there, and people have been getting together and playing for a while.�

Paul’s Place owner David Paul sponsors the gathering, and calls Captain Cal and Ginger his house band. When it’s cool enough, the band plays in the gazebo. When the weather warms up, Ussery said that they usually set up under the big tree at the entrance to the parking lot.

There are a couple of picnic tables on site, and visitors are also welcome to bring their lawn chairs and sit out in the grassy area. “We’ve got a little following that comes out, so we usually have our little crowd there with us. It is an open mic type thing. I have a PA system set up, and we have guitars so that if anybody shows up that has some musical talent, they can participate. If they want to get up and sing a song that we know how to play, or

want to play the instrument and sing, Al can back up anybody on his guitar. We have a right good crowd, and we have a good time. You’re welcome to stop by anytime. Invite your friends and any local musicians that want to come by. We would love to have them play. We have people come play with us every week that we’ve never met before. They are always welcome to join us,� said Ussery.

Captain Cal grew up in Wilmington, and

Ginger is from Atkinson. They have performed at Luck’s Tavern, Rack’m Darts and Billiards, Rusty Nail, Goat and Compass and 3/4 Time Tavern, as well. Ussery said that they are planning to donate tip money collected in the coming weeks to a local fire department.

They can be found pickin’ and grinnin’ at Paul’s Place Famous Hot Dogs each Sunday afternoon from 1 until 4 p.m., located at 11725 U.S. Highway 117 S. in Rocky Point. For more information, view their Facebook page, call Ginger at (910) 233-2147, or see their videos on YouTube.

MILLIS for NC HOUSE

CAMPAIGN RALLY

8IBU T QSFDJPVT UP ZPV JT QSFDJPVT UP VT œ FU B RVPUF UPEBZ GSPN,

3 45 45

45 5 +#" $)" +### KBOFU NJMMFS2OBUJPOXJEF DPN

VUP PNF

JGF VTJOFTT Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Company and Affiliated Companies, Columbus, Ohio. Subject to underwriting guidelines, review and approval. Nationwide and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. NPO-0194M1.1 (07/16)

Sunday, October 30, 2016 5:00 p.m.

SAW MILL GRILL Highway 17 North, Hampstead, NC

Come out and show your support for the re-election of

Representative Chris Millis

NC House – District 16 PAID FOR BY MILLIS FOR NC HOUSE COMMITTEE.

Religion

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 2B

Filled up

By Dr. Ray W. Mendenhall Contributing Writer

Dr. Larry Dashow General Surgeon Specializing in Endoscopy, Laparascopic Procedures, Breast Biopsy, Skin Lesion Excision, Laparascopic Gallbladder & Hernia Repair ONE DOCTOR... ONE PATIENT...

One SUCCESSFUL Outcome 3O "ENNETT 3T s "URGAW . # s E MAIL PENDERSERVICE GMAIL COM

Got Bugs?

Call us to get rid of what’s bugging you...

CANADY & SON EXTERMINATING INC.

“THE CANADY MAN CAN�

686-9541

HENDERSON RooďŹ ng Service Wallace, NC 28466

Any Type RooďŹ ng Pressure Washing 910-285-5707 910-231-0682 910-231-7068

• ALL WORK GUARANTEED •

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home

Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with Strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up and do not fear; say to the Cities of Judah, “Here is Your God!�

One way to think about the church is as a launching pad, a place we go from into the world to serve. I believe that this is a main work of the church.

But one doesn’t just jump on the pad, Sunday after Sunday to get launched again and again. Pretty soon you would wear out, maybe break down or just run out of steam.

The other side of the launching pad image is what goes on before the launch.

There is a lot of preparation: systems need to be checked, training needs to take place, fuel tanks need to be filled up, plans need to be made, where to go and how to go and why to go must all be worked out.

When a rocket comes back, it has to be re-equipped, re-

tuned and retooled. It needs to be reworked and renewed, prepared all over again for another mission. People have to rest, learn new skills, practice some of the old ones.

Everything must be set up again and ready for the next mission before it can successfully take place.

Before you can launch, you have to be filled up again with everything you need to be sent out again to perform the work you are called to do.

The church is a launching pad, but it’s like a filling station too. It’s a place where we come to get gassed up for a new mission. We engage in nurture, Bible study, worship and prayer. We practice the skills of the spiritual life and discover new ones to help us.

We invite the spirit into our lives to guide us and direct us as the spirit sends us into the world. We pause a bit and take some time to get ready for the next mission out into the world.

God doesn’t just call us to go and sends us. God wants us to go in an intentional way to carry his gospel into

4 C’s Food pantry open in Hampstead The Christian Community Caring Center distributed food locally to those in need.

The food pantry is generously supported by local churches, businesses and individuals.

The 4C’s Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday, and

Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon. Additionally, the 4C’s pantry will be open the last Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until noon.

The 4C’s Food Pantry is located in the Jones Plaza, 15200 U.S. Hwy. 17 N. in Hampstead.

Owned and Operated by the Debnam Family since 1979 308 W. Fremont Street Burgaw, NC 910-259-2364 612 S. Norwood Street Wallace, NC 910-285-4005

the world. He wants us to have a message to share, his message to proclaim to the world.

The first step is to know it before we can show it to others. The church is where we fuel up on the good news before we take I into the world.

There is a song, I know, it’s a song/prayer that I like to sing when I am conscious about inviting God in. The words of the chorus are simple – fill my cup let it overflow, let it overflow with love.

It goes like this Come thou fount of blessedness, tune my heart to Your grace Streams of blessing ceasing not, call for songs of loudest praise Praise God from whom all blessing flows, praise God all creatures here below Praise God above ye heav-

enly host, praise Father son and holy ghost Take my life and let it be consecrated Lord to thee Take my moments and my days let them flow in ceaseless praise We need to take time and care to fill up with God’s word, fill up with God’s love, to fill up with God’s grace, to fill up on God’s spirit.

Then and only then can we be launched into the world, sent by God to Serve His purpose and plan beyond these doors.

It’s important to be here.

It’s important to worship and pray, study and fellowship with the church so that we become the people God calls us to be to carry the truth, God calls us to carry into the world. The church is like a filling station where we come to fuel up for God’s service.

Macedonia AME Church 300 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 Rev. Dr. Geraldine Dereef, Pastor

You are cordially invited to join us at 11:00 A.M. on November 6, 2016 as we observe

Riverview Memorial Park Watha, NC 910-285-3395 Riverview Crematory 910-259-2364 or 910-285-4005 Duplin Memorial Park Wallace, NC 910-285-3395 Rockfish Memorial Cemetery Wallace, NC 910-285-3395

THE FISHING EXPERTS Located in The Fishing Village 409 Roland Avenue Surf City, NC 910.328.1887 www.eastcoastsports.com

Located inside SOUTHERN PRINTING 203 S. Dudley St. • Burgaw, NC 910.259.4807

TRI-COUNTY PEST CONTROL, INC. Ants • Fleas • Ticks • Spiders • Flies Rodents • Termites Serving New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, and Onslow County

Real Estate Inspections • All Work Guaranteed Wood Destroying Insect Reports Moisture Control • Termite & Pest Control Financing Available Locally Owned & Operated

910.392.3275 910.270.1190 www.tri-countypestcontrol.net

HOMECOMING

Celebrating 136 Years of Service The speaker for this occasion will be Minister Sydney Holmes

Donations Needed Pender County Christian Services is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Donations of canned food, clothing, household items, etc. can be left at 210 West Fremont Street, Burgaw, NC 28425

Traditional Funeral Services and Cremations Preneed Arrangement Program for Advanced Funeral Planning

Burgaw Vape

910.532.4470 Hometown Convenience 45 Wilmington Hwy. Harrells, NC

140 Industrial Drive Burgaw, NC 28425 Producers of the finest select pork rinds and pork cracklin products in the USA

Harrell’s

FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Service

S. Dickerson St. Pender’s212 Original Funeral Service Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.2136 Affordable Prices www.harrellsfh.com Dignified Funeral Services

Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1913

Intrepid Hardware

212 S. Dickerson St. • Burgaw, NC 28425 910.675.1157, 910.259.2136 www.harrellsfh.com

Rocky Point

Office of Rocky Point Mini Storage Climate Control • First Month Half Price •

Church Directory BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

NEW BEGINNING CHURCH

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.

Tasty fall recipes

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 3B

Hope’s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches on raisin bread Makes 1 sandwich 2 slices raisin bread 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 slices deli baked ham 2 slices, yellow American cheese 1 small apple, peeled, cored and cut into very thin slices (optional) "UTTER OUTSIDES OF TWO SLICes of raisin bread. On the first slice of bread layer cheese, one layer of thin apple slices, ham then cheese. Cover with second slice of buttered bread and place in a frying pan on medium heat. Fry until golden on the outside. Turn over and cook on the opposite side until golden and cheese is melted. Placing a small heavy plate on top of the sandwich while cooking helps to keep the sandwich together and to cook through evenly. Serve hot and cut into halves or quarters.

Scallop ceviche with mandarin oranges 1 pound sea scallops, coarsely chopped into ½-inch pieces 1/3 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped Ÿ teaspoon sea salt ½ small red onion, finely chopped 1 avocado, cut into small cubes 1 c a n m a n d a r i n o r a n g e s, drained and cut in half crosswise 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno chile (optional for spicy ceviche)

In a pot of boiling water flash cook whole scallops for 30 seconds and remove quickly, put into ice water to stop cooking, drain and cut into small pieces.

In a bowl fold together scallops, salt, and lime juice. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes stirring every five minutes or so until scallops turn opaque.

Add mandarin orange pieces, onion, cilantro, and avocado; gently fold in until well blended. Serve with tortilla chips.

Spinach and zucchini frittata Frittata is Italian for omelet with cheese, vegetables and pasta or potatoes which is slowly cooked starting on the top of the stove then is placed in a hot oven.

"E CAREFUL OF THE HOT HANDLE when removing from the oven.

Use some ice cubes on the handle to cool it down. Serves

4HIS IS A GREAT DISH FOR brunch and guests.

1 small sweet onion chopped 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, chopped 10 small potatoes, thinly sliced 8 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons milk CUP GRATED OR CHOPPED ZUCchini PACKAGE FROZEN SPINACH

thawed and drained Salt and pepper to taste Âź c u p g r at e d Pa r m e s a n cheese SautĂŠ chopped onion in two tablespoons of olive oil in an ovenproof frying pan. Add the sliced potatoes and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

Add chopped garlic and cook until potatoes are done. Fold in spinach then add chopped ZUCCHINI 3ET ASIDE AND LET cool a bit.

In a bowl whisk together eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt and black pepper, to taste. Add this mixture to frying pan and fold in until evenly distributed letting mixture fall to the bottom of the pan. Heat the mixture over low-medium heat until

egg mixture is about half set.

Put the whole pan in a 400degree oven for about 10-12 minutes until frittata is puffy and golden.

7ITH POTHOLDERS CAREFULLY remove pan from oven and let the frittata cool for several minutes. Cut into quarters and serve along with some fresh fruit salad.

Sweet basil, dill and onion bread 1ž cups unbleached flour 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup sour cream ½ cup milk 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ cup walnuts, chopped ½ c u p g r at e d Pa r m e s a n cheese 2 tablespoons fresh sweet basil finely chopped or 2 teaspoons dried sweet basil 1 teaspoon dried dill or one tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped Ÿ cup sweet onion chopped, sautÊed (optional) In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl whisk together eggs, sour cream, milk, and oil. Stir this into flour mixture and mix until just moistened. Fold in nuts, cheese, sautÊed onion, basil, and dill.

Pour into a greased 8x4inch loaf pan. In a 350-degree oven; bake for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes then turn out and place on a wire rack.

Carrot cake with ginger and raisins 2 cups unbleached flour 1½ to 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon Chinese Five-spice or ground cinnamon Pinch of salt 3 cups finely grated or shredded carrots

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.

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.

FEMA assistance available in Pender County Homeowners, renters and business owners in Pender County may apply for federal disaster assistance for Hurricane Matthew damages and losses in North Carolina.

Storm damage and losses from the hurricane and flooding must have occurred, as a result of Hurricane Matthew, beginning on Oct. 4.

Survivors are encouraged to register with FEMA as soon as possible. If you have phone and/or internet access, you may register in one of the following ways: s/NLINE AT DisasterAssistance.gov s 0 H O N E (FEMA). Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service MAY ALSO CALL Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may CALL 4HE TOLL FREE numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS 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.

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

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast Saturday Nov. 5 7 a.m. – until

Kelly Volunteer Fire Department 18628 NC Hwy 53 East Kelly NC 28448 Donations will be accepted Includes: Pancakes, Sausage, Juice, Coffee, and Milk We Thank You For Your Support!

4 large eggs, room temperature 2/3 cup canola oil Ÿ cup orange juice 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 cup raisins ½ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped Cream cheese frosting Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with baking parchment paper., grease.

In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl whisk together eggs, oil, orange juice, ginger, and grated or shredded carrots. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture, then fold in raisins and nuts.

Pour batter into greased pans.

"AKE MINUTES OR UNTIL toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack for 15 minutes, remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

Frost layers with cream cheese icing.

Helpful Hint: Soak raisins in Âź cup rum for an hour or two, drain and mix raisins into batter.

Cream cheese frosting 1 8-ounce package of cream cheese, softened 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 to 5 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar.

7ITH AN ELECTRIC MIXER BEAT together cream cheese, vanilla, and one tablespoon heavy cream until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar.

If icing is too thick add some more cream slowly and little by little.

Fruit and nut trail mix 1 cup walnuts ½ cup unsalted peanuts 1 cup raisins ½ cup coarsely chopped dried apricots ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup M and M’s ( I like peanut M and M’s.)

Combine all ingredients together, mix, and store in an airtight container.

Thursday, October 27 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. s6ILLAGE OF 3T (ELENA 0LANNING "OARD MEETS AT P M at the town hall.

Friday, October 28 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS A FREE bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

Tuesday, November 1 s4HE "URGAW ,IONS #LUB MEETS AT P M THE lRST AND THIRD 4UESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT "URGAW 0RESBYTERIAN Church Fellowship Hall. Members do not have to live in "URGAW TO BE A MEMBER OF THIS SERVICE ORGANIZATION &OR MORE INFORMATION CALL !LAN +ING AT Wednesday, November 2 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY AT P M AT THE "ELVEDERE #OUNTRY #LUB #OUNTRY Club Drive in Hampstead.

Thursday, November 3 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com.

Friday, November 4 s!TKINSON "APTIST #HURCH (WY IN !TKINSON HAS a free bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

Send community news to posteditor@post-voice.com

Photos contributed

The Surf City BeautiďŹ cation Committee Business of the Month (above) is CVS at 13461 Hwy 210. Pictured is Mayor Zander Guy, Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Medlin, Councilman Mike Curley, Buddy Fowler. And Master Gardner Mike Ott. The Home of the Month (below) belongs to Tonya Patram at 102 Now Boys Loop. Pictured is Guy, Medlin, Curley, Fowler, and Ott.

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, October 27, 2016, Page 4B

Switch now and get

7GB $49 per line

per month

Enjoy all the data that floats your boat with our strong signal in the Middle of Anywhere.

(%% " '' * ' (& % "#' #" + ) " ' #(& " & # $ #$ * ' #(' $#* % (' &# ) " &' " !$% && #" #" #(% #!!(" '+ (' ' ' " #(' #(% #!!(" '+ & ' & &'%#" " '& $ #$ % % & "'

#% ' ' " #% +#(% $ ' " &($$#%' " & " % '+ * * % &'#% $#* % '# #) % #(% #("'+ ! ! %& * & + % $$+ '# % $#%' ' ' & %) & " % &'#% '# ! ! %& * # * % "#' - ' + ,## " % #"#% '# & %) +#( " * * #"' "( '# *#% " ) %+ + '# #"'% (' '# ' ) % " + # ' & #!!(" '+

1822 NC Hwy. 53 W., Burgaw, NC | 1-888-368-7289 | www.fourcty.org CEC CR 24610 Hurricane Matthew ad 5x10-FC.indd 1

Things we want you to know: New Retail Installment Contract and Device Protection+ (DP+) required. Credit approval also required. A $25 Device Activation Fee applies.

A Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee (currently $1.82/line/month) applies; this is not a tax or gvmt. required charge. Additional fees (including Device Connection Charges), taxes, terms, conditions and coverage areas apply and may vary by plan, service and phone. Offers valid at participating locations only and cannot be combined. See store or uscellular.com for details. Device Protection+: Enrollment in a DP+ Plan is required for this promotion. The minimum monthly price for DP+ is $8.99 per month per Smartphone. A service fee/deductible per approved claim applies. You may cancel DP+ anytime. Property insurance coverage is underwritten by American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida. The Service Contract Obligor is Federal Warranty Service Corporation in all states, except in CA (Sureway, Inc.) and OK (Assurant Service Protection, Inc.). All these companies operate under the trade name Assurant. Limitations and exclusions apply. For more information, see an associate for a DP+ brochure.

Kansas Customers: In areas in which U.S. Cellular receives support from the Federal Universal Service Fund, all reasonable requests for service must be met. Unresolved questions concerning services availability can be directed to the Kansas Corporation Commission Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at 1-800-662-0027. Limitedtime offer. Trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. Š2016 U.S. Cellular P3B_2016_LeadOffer_Print_6x9

10/17/16 3:18 PM

Cut taxes Reduced unemployment Provided the largest teacher pay raise! in the nation Paid off the state’s debt

Principles! over Politics. !"#$% &!'"()%*'+ ,-."'/$%.#$!.

MillisforNCHouse.com PAID FOR BY MILLIS FOR NC HOUSE

3510761

Hampstead