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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Election 2016

STEM Night at Malpass Corner

Pender County stays solidly Republican

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Students get hands-on experience with sea life at the N.C. Aquarium booth at the Malpass Corner Elementary School Fairy Tale STEM Night event Nov. 10. See more photos and read about it on page 6A.

Virtual Magistrate will help law enforcement Keeps east officers on patrol and out of Burgaw

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Law enforcement officers in easter n Pender County have long lamented the drive to Burgaw to bring suspects before a magistrate. The situation is problematic, taking an officer out of the field for an extended period of time.

With no funds available for a magistrate in the Hampstead area, the Virtual Magistrate program may offer some help.

The Virtual Magistrate uses online technology to allow access to a magistrate.

Pender County Commissioners heard a report on the program at the Board’s Nov. 8 meeting.

Pender Information Technology Director Eric Harvey told the board the computer system he was considering was not expensive, but it has limitations. “Working with the county manager’s office and the sheriff ’s office, we looked at the pros and cons of what this system would do,� Harvey said. “We also talked with Surf City, which is also using the system.

The system is simple, but it works well.�

Harvey says the Virtual Magistrate will be set up at the Sheriff ’s Department substation at the Pender County Government Annex in Hampstead.

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From Staff Reports Pender County launched a new software program Nov. 16, 2016 aimed at improving Agenda Management and Transparancy for Pender County.

Pender County is currently working to complete Phase 1 of the implementation of the iCompass Agenda Software.

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Board of Elections meets to certify vote The Pender County Board of Elections will meet Friday in Burgaw to certify the county’s vote totals in the Nov. 9 election. Until then, all vote totals are unofficial. “There is a lot of work to be done between now and then,�

Pender County Board of Elections Director Dennis Boyles said on Monday. “We have to do an audit, and look at all the provisional ballots.�

Voters who had some sort of problem voting cast provisional ballots – wrong addresses, and voting at the wrong precinct are some of the problems that could cause a voter to cast a provisional ballot. About 537 provisional ballots were cast in Pender County. “We look at each one of them to determine if they are valid and will be counted,�

Boyles said.

Past elections have seen vote totals begin to be posted shortly after the polls closed and often the count is complete by 9 p.m. the night of the election. The Nov. 9 election saw vote totals begin to be posted well past 10:30 p.m. “It was after 9 p.m. before we even got the early votes counted. Then we have to close out every machine and it takes about 10 minutes per machine,� said Boyles. “It’s time consuming. The earliest we could start on the early voting ballots was 2 p.m. Everything went smoothly on Election Day, but it’s not over until we certify the vote on Friday.�

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Sheriff Carson Smith Pender County Sheriff Carson Smith says the system is good, but it is very limited. “The best solution is if the state would fund a magistrate for Hampstead. We have used the Surf City system before, and it’s not the same as having a magistrate in the office. In the past, if we need to swear out a warrant or get a search warrant, we had to drive all the way to Burgaw to the magistrate’s office and swear out the warrant,� Smith said. “This has helped with this tremendously. It could also be used possibly for an initial appearance. Anytime someone is arrested, we take them to the magistrate. It does allow for a video magistrate. But if the magistrate puts them under a secured bond, they have to go to jail in Burgaw anyway.

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The system sounds good, and maybe in the future they may open it up. But right now, this is all we can do.�

Commissioner David Piepmeyer said any time saving that can keep an officer on patrol rather than driving back and forth to Burgaw was a plus for the Sheriff ’s Department. “There is some benefit here.

We need to understand the limitations, but this is well worth persuing,� said Piepmeyer. “On nights and weekends when we don’t have the same level of coverage, this will be beneficial.�

Smith agreed and suggested talking with Pender’s state representatives to try to help secure funding for a magistrate in the Hampstead area.

Pender County continues to be a heavily Republican county, according to the results from the Nov. 9 election.

Across the ballot, Republicans led Democrats by about 65 to 35 percent.

Out of the 40,026 registered voters in Pender County, 27,667 cast ballots in the election, or 69.12 percent of voters.

In the race for president, Republican Donald Trump pulled the highest vote totals with 17,425 votes, or 63.26 percent. Democrat Hillary Clinton received 9,240 votes, or 33.55 percent. Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson was a distant third with 627 votes and 2.44 percent of the vote.

All vote totals are from the North Carolina State Board of Elections and are unofficial.

Republican incumbent U.S. Senator Richard Burr took 62.68 percent of the vote in Pender County, to challenger Deborah Ross’ 33.11 percent.

Incumbent Re publican Representative David Rouzer won with 66.05 percent of the vote. Democrat J. Wesley Casteen trailed with 33.95 percent.

In local races, Republican State Representative Chris Millis defeated two-time Democratic challenger Steve Unger 64.9 percent to 35.10 percent.

In the Pender County Commissioner’s race, Republican newcomer Jacqueline Newton defeated incumbent Democrat Demetrice Keith 65.87 percent to 34.13 percent. Republican commissioner Fred McCoy retained his seat on the board by defeating challenger Sheree Shepard 64.19 percent to 35.81 percent. Pender County Republican Register of Deeds Sharon Willoughby was reelected unopposed.

In a non-partisan judges race, Pender attorney Kent Harrell won a seat on the bench in Superior Court District 5B. Harrell won in the

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Maple Hill man charged with sex crime

From Staff Reports Investig ators with the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office charged Johnny Ray Carlton, Jr, a 49-year old resident of Maple Hill, with several sex offenses involving a minor child Nov. 11.

Carlton, formerly of Duplin County, was charged with one count each of statutory sex offense of a child by an adult, indecent liberties with a child and sexual battery. He is currently in the Pender County Jail under a $500,000 secured bond.

The investigation is still open and the sheriff ’s office is asking the public with any in-

Johnny Ray Carlton Jr. formation concerning Johnny Ray Carlton, Jr to contact Detective Sergeant S. A. Clinard at 910-259-1437.

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Arrest report

Samuel Anders, 65, 3628 Murraytown Road, Burgaw. Probation violation. Arrest by Probation Officer. Incarcerated under $20,000 secured bond.

Ericka Nicole Ates, 27, 1111 Stanford Avenue 101, Burgaw.

Larceny by employee. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department.

Incarcerated under $5,000 secured bond.

Deborah Lynn Edgell, 46, 3595 Fennell Town Road, Rocky Point. Obtaining property under false pretense, possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $2,000 secured bond.

Dylan Michael Edgell, 20, 3595 Fennell Town Road, Rocky Point. Larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $500 secured bond.

Markell Jamal Farrior, 26, 900 West Satchwell Street Apt. 3, Burgaw. Assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $1,000 secured bond.

Galen Fisher, 45, 234 Camden Street, Raleigh. Breaking and entering, injury to real property. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol.

Released under $500 secured bond.

Nancy Peterson Goff, 44, 111 Marlboro Farms Road, Rocky Point. Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $62,500 secured bond.

Talmadge Owen Greer, 48, 88 Heritage Hollow Circle, Franklin. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated, no bond.

Kwame Juwan Hayes, 26, 172 Big Four Road, Currie. Assault on a female, communicating threats. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $3,500 secured bond.

Tara Rene King, 28, 111 Allison Street, Rose Hill. Larceny of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen automobile. Arrest

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

Jazmine Danielle Lewis, 22, 5822 Horse Branch Road, Watha.

Driving while license revoked, expired registration. Arrest

by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $500 secured bond.

Lorenzo Lisane, 57, 1455 Webbtown Road, Maple Hill. Child support. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released.

Mary Ann Long, 69, 101 Robert West Road, Currie. Interfering with emergency communications. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $500 secured bond.

Khiron Mills, 21, 300 Sugar Berry Court, Jacksonville. Probation violation. Arrest by Probation Officer. Released under $5,000 secured bond.

Melissa Lynne Moeller, 34, 300 Coachman Lane, Havelock.

Driving while impaired, hit and run, failure to reduce speed.

Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Incarcerated under $1,000 secured bond.

William Thomas Mowery, 22, 25 Lilac Lane, Hampstead.

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

Released, no bond.

Alexander Keith Murphy, 51, 2587 Bell Williams Road, Burgaw. Possession of stolen automobile, breaking and entering a motor vehicle, larceny of a motor vehicle. Arrest by Department of Adult Corrections. Released, no bond.

Tyrekic Murphy, 19, 76 Peterson Hill Avenue, Burgaw. Possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver heroin, selling heroin, delivering heroin, manufacturing a controlled

Pender EMS & Fire Report Nov. 6-12 EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 188 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 45 Sloop Point Station 14 20 Hampstead Station 16 32 Surf City Station 23 24 Topsail Beach Station 4 7 Union Station 5 11 Rocky Point Station 7 32 Maple Hill Station 8 4 Atkinson Station 9 11 Scott Hill Station 18 2 Hwy 421 South Station 29 0 Type of Calls Cancelled: 32 Refusals: 49 Stand by: 2 Transported: 94 Treated/Released: 11 Fire Department Reports Total Calls: 42 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 5 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 14 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 5 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 10 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 1 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South 7 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 13 Motor Vehicle Crash 7 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 15 Cancelled 7 Ocean Rescue 0

substance, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, parole violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $50,000 secured bond.

Christopher Keith Parker, 32, 20554 NC Highway 210, Rocky Point. Obtaining property under false pretense. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $15,000 secured bond.

Keith Michael Pearsall, 25, 213 Bodenheimer Street, Burgaw.

Possession of stolen goods, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting a public officer, manufacturing a controlled substance, carrying a concealed gun. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Incarcerated under $60,000 secured bond.

Stephanie Lunsford Peeden, 31, 87 Kel Ash Extension, Rocky Point. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond.

Michael Don Raynor, 40, 616 Tar Landing, Holly Ridge.

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

William Michael Smitley, II, 24, 1335 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw. Breaking and entering, injury to real property, assault and battery. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $20,000 secured bond.

Stephen Matthew Stealer, 35, 200 S. Railroad Street, Atkinson. Conspiracy, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a controlled substance, selling a controlled substance, probation violation.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $55,000 secured bond.

Matthew Robert Thomas, 16, 58 N. Ridge, Surf City. Breaking and entering, larceny, possession of marijuana paraphernalia. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $50,000 secured bond.

Eliberto Luis Vazquez Alvarado, 23, 21 Bennie Court, Rocky Point. Driving while impaired, unsealed alcohol in passenger area, assault on a female. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $5,000 secured bond.

Christopher Gerald Wallace, 36, 10044 NC Highway 210, Rocky Point. Conspiracy, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a controlled substance, selling or delivering a controlled substance.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $50,000 secured bond.

Michael Dean Wallace, 52, 10044 NC Highway 210, Rocky Point. Resisting an officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $500 secured bond.

Anthony Wayne Flohr Ward, 44, 205 Fairford Road, Castle Hayne. Violation of domestic protection order. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released, no bond.

Michael James Watts Jr., 20, 214 Mears Street, Wilmington.

Reckless driving-wanton disregard, expired or no inspection, driving while impaired, driving while license revoked, possession of stolen goods, operating a vehicle with no financial responsibility, driving a vehicle with no registration. Arrest

by NC Highway Patrol. Incarcerated under $3,000 secured bond.

Anthony Jermaine Wigfall, 37, 223 Georgetown Road, Jacksonville. Resisting an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, manufacturing a controlled substance, possession of heroin, possession of cocaine. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $50,000 secured bond.

Harley Eugene Williams, 41, 8245 NC Highway 53 E., Burgaw.

Probation violation. Arrest by Probation Officer. Incarcerated under $20,000 secured bond.

Jim Davis Williams, 29, 280 Tate Road, Willard. Probation violation. Arrest by Probation Officer. Incarcerated under $5,000 secured bond.

Eric Duane Wilson, 44, 91 Beaver Dam Trail, Rocky Point.

Expired registration, driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $200 secured bond.

Information in this report is taken from public records available from the Pender County Sheriff’s Department. An arrest does not necessarily produce a finding of guilt in court.

Agenda

Continued from page 1A efit Pender County in a number of ways. First, by reducing the time the county manager’s office spends preparing and distributing agenda packets.

“We expect this new tool to save many hours per meeting which our manager’s office will use to focus on other important projects. Secondly, this program will reduce the number of paper packets printed for the Board of Commissioners meeting,” said Melissa Long, Administrative Assistant to the County manager.

The most important benefit of this system is improved public access to information online by launching the CivicWeb Portal – a new online hub for meeting and records information.

“We are excited to now provide complete searchable access to agenda packets and supporting items from previous and upcoming meetings online,” said Long. “Once the Municode Code Recodification project is complete, the public will also be able to find Pender

County’s Code of Ordinances here.

To view the iCompass CivicWeb Portal and subscribe for updates, please visit https:// pendercountync.civicweb. net/Portal/.

Until the project is complete, the Pender County Board of Commissioners meetings will continue to be live streamed on the Pender County website.

Pender County also plans to use this software for other boards, including the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment and Parks and Rec Board. This information will be made available when those doards transition to the software.

For more information, contact the Pender County Manager’s office at 259-1200.

Republican

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A Merry Little Christmas in December at Poplar Grove

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By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Poplar Grove Plantation’s grounds will be radiant with lights and activities when it hosts A Merry Little Christmas in December. Candlelight tours of a Victorian Christmas in the manor house will be offered Thursday through Saturday evenings the first three weeks of the month.

Tours will be on the hour from 5-8 p.m, and the lighted grounds will open nightly from 5-9 p.m. Those who attend can visit Santa’s Workshop, roast marshmallows and enjoy outdoor Christmas movies.

Gift and food vendors will be available, as well as wagon rides and more. The cost of candlelight tours is $15, and reservations are required in advance.

In addition to the evening festivities, an Arts, Crafts and Gifts show will be featured Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. More than 70 vendors will be selling their creations throughout the grounds, and there will

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be plenty of food and family to accurately reflect the his- the kids. Wagon rides through fun. Poor Piggy’s and That’s tory of the Scotts Hill area.” the nature preserve will be a Wrap will be on site. AdmisLewis said that as she was offered hourly. sion cost is $5 per person, and revisiting the archives, tour “The spirit of this area is will include a raffle ticket. text and documents of the oral so strong, and we have direct Children 12 and under will be history of the Foy family mem- descendants that are still here admitted free. bers and descendants, she kept in Scotts Hill, both slave deFor the candlelight tours, coming back to references to scendants and Foy household each room will be adorned Thanksgiving, Christmas and descendants. As a way to honPender-Topsail & Voice, Thursday October 13, 2016, Page by theme and color, includNew YearPost celebrations.

With ,or that rich history, we14A have ing natural décor inspired by neighboring churches and the decided to concentrate our the Foys’ family history, from development currently taking efforts on Thanksgiving and Colonial to Victorian. A few place in the area, she aims to Christmas holidays. It will be contemporary trimmings will find ways for Poplar Grove to wonderful to see friends and be added, echoing the fam- focus on community outreach neighbors together, to come ily’s four centuries in coastal and creating partnerships. and be outside, bring their North Carolina. Executive Concurrent screenings blankets, bring their chairs Director Caroline Lewis said of classic Christmas outdoor and just come hang out with that Poplar Grove’s staff and movies will be shown, in- us. We have just as many volunteers are working hard cluding The Polar Express, vendors participating as we to prepare for holiday events. A Christmas Story and It’s A do for the Herb and Garden “ C h r i s t m a s w a s a b i g Wonderful Life. The children Fair. We hope the community special event here at Poplar can get in the Christmas will think about shopping loGrove, and it’s definitely one spirit by meeting Mr. and Mrs. cal to find something special of my favorite holidays,” be- Claus, having pictures taken for their friends and families gan Lewis. “The board mem- with the farm animals, and – and also for stockings, home bers had spent a lot of time enjoying readings of poplar and hearth,” said Lewis. updating our mission so that Christmas classics such as Poplar Grove is located at Poplar Grove and this his- The Polar Express, How the 10200 Hwy. 17 N. All proceeds toric site would continue to Grinch Stole Christmas, and benefit historic Poplar Grove, remain relevant. The mission ’Twas the Night Before Christ- a non-profit 501(c)3 since of conservation, preservation mas.

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Community Thanksgiving dinner planned at Hampstead Baptist Church

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Hampstead Baptist Church (HBC) will hold a community Thanksgiving dinner at noon on Thanksgiving Day. The gathering will take place in the Fellowship Hall, and everyone is invited to attend.

The church and its members will provide the main course of the meal. Guests are asked to bring a side dish.

The event has been planned as part of one of the church’s goals of reaching out to the community.

HBC Senior Pastor Joey Canady said the idea started with him a long time ago at a previous church. After tossing the idea around, Hampstead Baptist decided to give a a try two years ago. The gathering gives community members without family in the area a place to go and have fellowship on Thanksgiving Day. “We’re going to do the same thing we did last year,” began Canady. “Last year, we had some church members come who had no family in town, either, so they chose to come

out and have a meal with some other folks. Then we had some community folks come in, some people we didn’t know.

They just saw the advertisement and the signs, and decided to come out and partake so they wouldn’t have to eat alone, which was great. That’s what it’s all about. We had a pretty good crowd, so we’re doing it again Thanksgiving Day at noon.”

The church will provide the main course of the meal.

Fried turkey breast is sure to be included, since turkey frying is something Pastor Canady enjoys doing himself.

There will likely be some music to entertain guests, as well.

Canady is hoping his brother can come to participate and do some pickin’ with him.

“For Thanksgiving dinner, we tried last year to do something for the Marines, but fortunately they had enough families and other places to go. So I don’t know whether we’ll try that again or not, but we just want to get the word out to people. If they don’t have anywhere to go, they can just come and be

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A Christmas Eve service will be held at 6 p.m., followed by another one Christmas Day at 10:15.

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Conservation and culture clashes can be prevented With storm recovery efforts shifting into low gear, and cooler weather, hunters have again taken to the woods and fields of our county. The age-old conflicts between those who enjoy the outdoors and those who don’t have a heritage of hunting are already flaring up across the county, and both sides of the argument have valid points.

The best method for controlling wildlife populations of any kind is hunting; indeed, hunters pay for the majority of research and management Hunters have the programs. Not property taxes, responsibility to be good not payroll taxes, not local fees – but hunters. stewards of the commuAt the same time, hunting is nity as well as the land; a multi-billion dollar economic they need to offer the engine in our state. Further same respect for landrestrictions on hunters and owners who do not allow hunting would leave small pursuit of game as they businesses writhing in agony, expect in return from as well as creating a prime atmosphere for overpopulation, those who live in rural areas, but have no dog crop and property damage and diseases that can affect humans on the hunt... and domestic animals.

Whether or not you enjoy the sound of hounds on a trail through a Carolina bay, or know the anticipation of watching waterfowl winging in to a wellplayed call in the first light of day, hunting has been a part of Pender County since well before the paved road or planned housing development.

Hunters have the responsibility to be good stewards of the community as well as the land; they need to offer the same respect for landowners who do not allow pursuit of game as they expect in return from those who live in rural areas, but have no dog on the hunt, if you’ll pardon the pun. Most outdoorsmen are good neighbors, but the few with no manners make it more difficult for those who do follow the rules, and all hunters end up painted with the same brush.

Our state has led the way in hunter safety education, as well as preserving public land – again, paid for by hunting licenses and user fees – in an attempt to balance the wise use of resources with the needs and concerns of the community at large. Conflicts are going to develop, especially between folks who have hunted this area for generations, and those who are still unnerved by the lack of city noises at night.

Keeping those conflicts to a minimum is a difficult task, and one that involves all of us. Clarifying rules through legislation such as the Landowner Protection Act and other good sense moves, does help. Understanding that hunters play a significant role in managing wildlife helps as well. Having respect for dissenting opinions, and being willing to discuss issues without yelling threats – those are key as well.

There is nothing like the peace and quiet of living in a rural area, but just as one has to accept some limitations living in an urban environment, non-hunters need to understand that hunting is part of our culture, and an important part of our county’s environmental health. At the same time, hunters must realize that some folks simply don’t understand, and never will.

We hope the remainder of this year’s deer season is free of conflict, and instead sets a shining example of how folks of entirely different cultures can get along when they recognize that we all are blessed to live in such a beautiful area. It’s just that we all enjoy that beauty in different ways.

The Point

My Spin

Tom Campbell

Election Postmortem We will be dissecting Tuesday’s elections for months to come but there are some immediate takeaways from the outcomes. With three notable exceptions it was a great year for Republicans in North Carolina.

Few predicted a convincing Donald Trump national presidential victory. He defied long-standing political beliefs and practices in an unprecedented and historic victory.

Neither the political parties, most elected officials, nor the media or pollsters recognized the depth of the anger, distrust and desire for change among white middle class voters.

Trump alone did.

Even those who didn’t like his bombastic personality embraced his call to “drain the swamp” and responded to fears that the next president would nominate as many as three new Supreme Court Justices. Trump’s coattails guaranteed that Republicans maintained control of the U.S. House and Senate.

Exception one: Republican Pat McCrory may be the first

North Carolina governor to be defeated seeking re-election.

Out of 4.6 million votes cast Roy Cooper won by only 5,000, however this contest isn’t final. Some 8,000 provisional ballots have to be tallied, there are questions about Durham County’s election results and you can be assured a recount will be requested. The courts might ultimately decide the gubernatorial outcome.

Why did the incumbent governor get fewer North Carolina votes than either Trump or the reelected Senator Richard Burr? When the dust settles it will be the fallout from HB2 that did McCrory in. As Beverly Perdue learned, Cooper will face unique circumstances.

Republicans actually gained a seat in the NC House and maintained firm control over the Senate, setting up a very interesting 2017 legislative session that assures a Cooper veto can be overturned.

For the first time in our lifetimes the Council of State will have 6 Republicans and 4 Democrats, assuming Tuesday’s outcomes stand. Republicans picked off the office of State Treasurer, the Commissioner of Insurance and Superintendent of Public Instruction, while retaining the Lt. Governor, Commissioner of Labor and Commissioner of Agriculture.

Exception two was Democrat Josh Stein winning the Attorney General’s office. We suspect Buck Newton’s close association to HB2 spelled his defeat.

The third exception came from the Supreme Court contest. Democrat Mike Morgan had more than a 300,000-vote plurality over incumbent Jus-

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Jefferson Weaver

That ain’t country I never watch award shows, but I did read with some interest a few articles about the most recent Country Music Awards. I wished I hadn’t, since all my research did was confuse me.

I realize my perspective may be skewed, but the stuff they were talking about, and the music they were describing – that ain’t country.

Now before you get your skinny jeans and blingy boots in a twist, let me point out that if you like this modern pop stuff, I say more power to you. I don’t like 98 percent of it, so I don’t listen to it. I don’t expect other folks to like everything I listen to, either.

My problem is simply that this stuff created by folks who apparently can’t quite be pop stars is just not country music.

I have my sincerest doubts that the vast majority of the pop-tarts singing about drinking, sex and wild parties in the woods have often stepped off the pavement, much less gotten mud on the $3,000 tires they sing

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Jefferson Weaver about.

One thing country has never been, at least not successfully, is pop music.

It seems, however, that country music is once again trying to rebrand itself into kind of a rural pop genre.

Never mind that the last time that happened on a large scale, we had disco.

Country always used to be America’s music – and to an extent, there still is patriotism and pride in some country music today. There

are songs honoring the sacrifices of those who have protected us, just as there once were those questioning whether or not America needed to be at war. Although the singer’s opinion of a social or political issue might be perfectly evident, there was also never any doubt about that same artist’s patriotism. While there was no question about whether or not it was right

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Tips for long-distance caregivers Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any long-distance caregiving tips that can help me help my elderly father who lives in another state? He has physically declined over the past year, but is determined to stay living in his own house.

Worried Daughter Dear Worried, Providing care and support for an aging parent who lives far away can be very difficult and stressful. Here are some tips and resources that can help.

When it comes to monitoring and caring for an aging parent from afar, you have a couple options. You can either hire a professional to oversee your dad’s needs, or you can manage things yourself by building a support system, tapping into available resources, and utilizing technology devices that can help you keep tabs on him.

Professional help If your dad needs a lot of help, you should consider hiring an “aging life care professional” who will give him a thorough assessment to identify his needs, and will set up and manage all aspects of his care. These professionals typically charge between $100 and $200 per hour, and are not covered by Medicare.

To find a professional in your dad’s area, ask his doctor for a referral or visit the Aging Life Care Association website at AgingLifeCare. org.

Do-it-yourself If your dad only needs occasional help, or if you can’t afford to use a care manager,

here are some things you can do yourself to help him. s!SSEMBLE A SUPPORT SYSTEM Put together a network of people (nearby friends or family, neighbors, clergy, etc.) who can check on your dad regularly, and who you can call on from time to time for occasional help. Also put together a list of reliable services you can call for household needs like lawn care, handyman services, plumber, etc. s4AP LOCAL RESOURCES Most communities offer a range of free or subsidized services that can help seniors with basic needs such as home delivered meals, transportation, senior companion services and more. Contact the Area Aging Agency near your dad – call 800-677-1116 for contact information – to find out what’s available. s5SE FINANCIAL AIDS If your dad needs help with his financial chores, arrange for direct deposit for his income sources, and set up automatic payments for his utilities and other routine bills. You may also want to set up your dad’s online banking service, so you can pay bills and monitor his account anytime. Or, if you need help, hire a daily money manager (aadmm. com) to do it for you. They charge between $25 and $100 per hour.

Benefitscheckup.org is another excellent resource to look for financial assistance prog rams that may help

your dad, particularly if he’s lower-income. s(IRE IN HOME HELP Depending on your dad’s needs, you may need to hire a parttime home-care aide that can help with things like preparing meals, housekeeping or personal care. Costs can run anywhere from $12 up to $25 per hour.

To find someone, ask for referrals through your dad’s doctor or area hospital discharge planners, or try websites like Care.com, CareLinx.com, CareFamily. com or CareSpotter.com. s5TILIZE TECHNOLOGY: To help you keep tabs on your dad and manage his care from afar, there are various technologies that can help.

For example, there are motion sensors (like Silver Mother - sen.se/silvermother) and video cameras (nest. com/camera) that can help you make sure he is moving around the house normally; computerized pillboxes (medminder.com) that will notify you if he forgets to take his medication; simplified computer tablets (grandpad.net) that provide important faceto-face video calls; and a variety of websites that can help you coordinate care (lotsahelpinghands.com) and medical information (reunioncare.com) with other family members.

For more tips, call the National Institute on Aging at 800-222-2225 .

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.

refuses Mr. Vann’s request?

Cost overruns are the blight of every single project that is ever undertaken in Pender County and this will be the first of many since the approval of the recent school bond which resulted in a tax increase in excess of 30 percent.

I am sure that the Board of Commissioners and project guesstimators are thankful to the majority of Pender residents who don’t take interest in what is happening around them and, therefore, I suppose the residents will get what they deserve-an

Paw Paw In 1924, the average income was $2,196.00 as post-war America eagerly celebrated a new prosperity. With the automobile accessible to many families, a burgeoning sense of freedom was born as cities grew in response to the growing promise of consumerism.

This financial liberation, however, did not transfer to poorer families in rural communities who had to rely on the soil beneath their feet for self-preservation.

While America sowed its newly harvested wild oats, Edward Jackson Brown was born. Although his birth didn’t make headlines, his life would be the start of an amazing story.

My grandfather’s upbringing was modest by even the bleakest of standards. A lack of shoes, in fact, led to the end of his high school education. My life, filled with its dramas, advanced degrees, vacations and social activities pales miserably by comparison.

While I remain in constant pursuit of peace and satisfaction, he knew the secret and he selflessly shared it with stories of an upbringing free from the distractions of technology and the egocentric worries which come from the constant fight to acquire more. Of course, he’d eagerly refute this, as his humility wouldn’t allow a term such as extraordinary to describe his 92 years.

My pen vacillates between past and present tense because, as I write these words, my grandfather is resting comfortably in a tastefully appointed room with a garden view at the Hospice Center in Wilmington. As the tenuous strings that keep him with us weaken, I want desperately to sit with him again as he shares the simple adventures that defined his life.

It seems beyond reason that this grandfather of mine, my Paw Paw, who eagerly worked decades beyond retirement, is fading away from us. Every single day of his life, with the exception of Sundays, was a display of physical fortitude.

Waking at dawn, Edward Jackson Brown maintained a large mobile home park and tended to fields of peanuts and potatoes. The thick shock of wavy, silver hair further contradicted his age. Until

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Public Opinion 3CHOOL "OND Pender County Schools Representative Allen Vann gave an update on school construction to the Board of Commissioners whilst his arm was outstretched and asking for $583,000 to pay for a fire protection system and a water tank that someone had neglected to include in the original construction estimate.

Omitting such an important safety issue in the estimate amounts to gross negligence and prompts the question-what would happen to the project if the B.O.C.

Welcome to my world

increase in taxation to pay for all the cost overruns that will surely come.

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Borrow a camera trap to help researchers

@ Your Library

By Mike Taylor Pender Library Director Special to the Post & Voice

Do you ever wonder what animals lurk in the wildest parts of the state? Or in your own backyard? Still waiting for photographic proof of a North Carolina mountain lion? (Or Big Foot?)

Now is your chance to discover the secrets of wildlife by capturing their photos using motion sensor cameras borrowed from Pender County Public Library in Burgaw and Hampstead.

The library is partnering with the Smithsonian Institution, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, NC Wildlife Resources Commission and NC State University in a citizen science project that will span the entire state from mountains to the sea for the next three years. You can play ‘Candid Camera’ with wildlife, capture them unaware in photos, and help science.

Pender County Public Library will serve southeastern NC as ‘hub’ to visit and borrow the cameras. No matter what county you live in, you can borrow a camera trap from us to set on approved public lands. If you own your own camera trap, you can set it on either approved public land or in your own backyard.

To learn more about how to qualify to borrow one of the cameras, go online to NCCandidCritters.org. Apply to participate, learn how it works, then the library will be notified that you are approved and ready to borrow a camera that you can mount in

Weaver Continued from page 4A to uphold the law, failure to do so was the subject of more than one modern classic as well – and oftentimes the songs were autobiographical.

Yes, the true country singers of both my generation and those previous brought us songs about the same bad habits, but they also sang songs about much more than that. And while there were plenty of scandalous outfits – some of which even had songs written about them – there was never a need nor a desire to give the impression of being naked on stage. Nor was there a need to bring a media-beloved pop-tart of the month out just to prove something I don’t think anyone had ever thought about.

Never mind the Ditzy Chicks, who were recently dusted off to earn anti-American points with their anti-American rhetoric. Even in a short skirt and with a Marlboro Light dangling from her lip, Miranda Lambert was a thousand times more the lady than those young women.

Again, to be fair, the song is a sweet story, but as I am wont to remind folks, some of the most hateful people in history loved dogs and children.

But then again, we have several “country” stars who

the wild.

Then wait and see what critters you catch. At the same time that you are discovering what wildlife lives near you, you will be helping scientists learn more about deer reproduction and the distribution of all mammal species across the state.

According to project coordinator Arielle Parsons, research associate with the Museum of Natural Sciences, “Before we can answer all these questions about mammals we need to collect massive amounts of data, in this case camera trap images, from across all 100 counties in North Carolina.

We really need the public’s help to accomplish this. The more people that participate, the more we can learn about North Carolina’s critters.”

Camera traps allow scientists (and citizen scientists) to collect pictures of animals without disturbing them.

These cameras can capture thousands of digital photos, which are then stored online indefinitely, allowing scientists now and in the future to look at how the state’s mammals change over time.

One of the main scientific

advantages of pictures from camera traps is that they are “verifiable,” which means that they are evidence that an animal was located in a specific time and place. The photos generated turn into data, allowing scientists to map where animals live and when and where they are most active across the state.

They can then use this data to study how wildlife interacts with the environment, with humans and with other species. For example, Museum scientists recently used camera trap photos to determine that human recreation — like hiking, hunting and dog walking — is largely compatible with most wildlife species in the Southeast and doesn’t cause measurable disturbance.

Before returning the camera to the library, citizen volunteers will upload the photos to the NC Candid Critters website, or library staff can help them in our facilities in Burgaw and Hampstead.

Our library system will have as many as 50 cameras at a time to support this project.

Visit the project website, or come by the library for a brochure to learn more.

Library Holiday Sale Dec. 3 The Burgaw Friends of the Library is having a gently used holiday decoration sale at the library, 103 S Cowan Street, Burgaw Dec 3 from 8:30 a.m. until noon.

On sale will be donated decorations, purses, puzzles, and cookbooks. All proceeds

benefit projects of the Friends.

The public can help in two ways.

First, donate gently used holiday items by Dec. 2.

Second, come and shop Dec. 3 for new-to-you treasures.

There will also be several items up for raffle.

seem to have kicked the dust off their thousand-dollar boots as soon as they crossed over into mainstream music, just as a few have tried, with varying degrees of success, to cross back over with their tails between their legs (coming home is a common theme in classic country, by the way).

I’ll admit, there was a time I had no confidence in the skill or staying power of singers like Alan Jackson, Clint Black, and others of that era; we figured George Strait and Chris LeDoux were really the last of the true classic country artists.

Yes, I am fully aware that several of their songs would make modern pop-tarts blush, had they enough modesty to still able to do so.

If you’re one of those folks caught up in social awareness and all that, I’d challenge you to find one of these pretty people sing a song like LeDoux’s classic, “This Cowboy’s Hat,” or “Feed Jake,” by the Pirates of the Mississippi.

Carry it back one step farther – George Jones’ “Wild Irish Rose” was making folks think about the plight of America’s veterans before we created a new crop of heroes to turn out onto the streets when the policy makers no longer needed them. And Johnny Cash, whose “Ragged Old Flag” still gets airplay, was by no means a fan of the war in Vietnam, but he never blamed those who fought

there.

I think the problem lies in the fact that many – not all, but many – of today’s pop-country children started their music careers as teenagers, courtesy of talent shows and television and the Internet, and few have ever really had to work for a living. I don’t mean as a cowboy or farmer – but as a vacuum cleaner salesman, or church pianist, or soldier, or forklift operator or housewife. Those folks, by the way, were Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter, George Strait, Alan Jackson and the tragic Jo Dee Messina.

As talented as she truly is, I doubt Taylor Swift has ever had a job doing anything but being pretty. Of course, Ms. Swift did bail on pop-country at the first opportunity, so technically, she doesn’t count. It was a shame, too – briefly, ever so briefly, I thought she had the potential to be a new first lady of the genre. Some of the other candidates, like Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood, pay far too much attention to what the media says, and not enough to their music.

Some modern country singers have, indeed, earned their way along, chasing the neon rainbow; and I know some of these kids have talent that is not created by computer-generated, socialmedia-driven trends. Heck, I admit, there are even a scant few songs made in the last five or ten years that I think

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Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer Can the election really be over?

Election Day has come and gone. There are a lot of disappointed folks this week-those who worked hard and lost. We are sorry about that. Perhaps God has other doors for them to open where they can use their gifts and talents.

Then there are others who are rejoicing because they won. They have a lot of work ahead of them. I am praying that they will ask God to help them solve the many problems that face them in the next four years.

As Winston Churchill said when he was asked to give a graduation address at a college once-he stood up, put his umbrella across the podium, looked at the faces of the young graduates and said simply, “never give up, never give up.” With that having been said he took his umbrella and left the stage.

I’m sure these students were shocked and then delighted.

And I also think that those students have never forgotten that short speech and who said it. What good advice!

Fundraiser A fundraiser was held Nov. 10 for Meals on Wheels at Heritage Place. As one entered, they noticed tiny lights everywhere. Tables were filled with donated items for the silent auction.

All displays were beautifully highlighted with miniature lights. Tables filled the dining room and each table held an arrangement of lovely fresh flowers in the center. Stations were set up in strategic places for easy access. Evelyn Walton and I were guests along with Ann Debnam. She kept bringing us good things to eat.

I thoroughly enjoyed a delicious broccoli salad, a footed glass holding grits and shrimp, a great roast beef sandwich (which is one of the few foods I am supposed to eat), soup and several delicious desserts. I’m sure Ann was worn out after waiting on us so graciously all evening.

The sale items were plentiful and beautiful. Many people danced in the tent could become classics.

But for the most part, I’ll have to stick with the “older” music, that was new when these kids were born, because whatever they are – they ain’t country.

Jefferson Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice.

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outside. It was fun to hear the noisy chatter as everyone was having a good time with friends and good food.

Wesley Davis, director of Heritage Place and all of its activities gave the welcoming address. Everyone left with a happy smile and some lovely gifts to cherish.

All staff were busy working as ushers and whatever needed to be done. Young people were clearing plates away, helping people by getting them food and just being pleasant and helpful. It was a wonderful party.

I hope all of the items

were sold and the fundraiser was a great success. Thanks to everyone who worked hard to make it a success.

Burgaw Book Club The club met on Thursday at the home of Pam Stokes.

Following the business meeting, the program was turned over to Sally Spainhour, who introduced her husband, Randy Spainhour, pharmacist and the pastor of Mission Baptist Church in Burgaw.

The three of them, along with others, recently re

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Sea Turtle Hospital News

By Karen Sota Sea Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice There’s a new girl in town and she’s attracting quite a bit of attention. Snookie, a 300-pound loggerhead is now in residence in our big house.”

This Jersey Girl stranded Sept.

26 in Avalon along the Jersey shore for reasons known only to her. Though she was observed making several valiant attempts to return home she finally threw in the towel and washed back to shore, exhausted.

After her rescue she was taken to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, N.J., where she began what looks to be a long journey back to health.

We had actually anticipated Snookie’s arrival many weeks ago as Jean was contacted shortly after her rescue to see if we could take her. But Hurricane Matthew delayed her trip: her plane was sent to Haiti to assist in the recovery efforts there and obviously it’s not easy to book a seat for a zaftig loggerhead on a commercial flight.

Transporting a federally protected animal across state lines and transferring ownership requires a series of permits from various agencies, all with specified time limits.

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center had to build her a special plywood crate and find a private plane big enough to transport her. In fact, when the regular pilot at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center saw her, his comment was you’re going to need a bigger plane.

The plane was secured and the pilot was willing to spend some quality time in the air with not only our fragrant lady but a second turtle going to another facility. By the time we had all our hatchlings in a row it was just over a month before Snookie finally touched down at the airport in Beaufort Oct. 30.

While Snookie was airborne we loaded up our hospital van with some brave volunteers (Troy and Angie Price, Doug Payne and Blaine Dojnia) and headed up the road. You think you know what a 300-pound turtle is going to look like but actually seeing one that you’re now going to have to load up (and unload) is a whole other ballgame.

Just in case you’re wondering, it takes a minimum of eight people (nine is better) to handle a turtle that big. With Snookie now on the ground and in route to our hospital volunteers were gathering, ready to put the plan to get her into the big house into motion.

We do have some minimal equipment for hauling around heavy stuff (like pallets of salt) at the hospital, but of course salt pretty much cooperates by just lying there while you move it. Snookie had been

through quite an ordeal, was getting anxious and by now was probably wondering what next? With a lot of muscle, and guided by Jean’s marching orders our new patient was off-loaded and headed in, ready for splash-down in her new home.

Now you have to understand that once a turtle is in water they are in charge, and very unpredictable. To get Snookie safely into her tank four of the bravest volunteers had to remove their shoes, step into the tank and brace themselves to help the turtle into the water.

Jean had stressed that they needed to prepare a quick exit plan, and that once Snookie was down speed was of the essence because their feet would look like food. You probably never saw grown men scramble for their lives so quickly. Did you know that it is (almost) possible to walk on water?

So Snookie has been with us for several weeks now, and we’ve finally figured out what she will eat. She was fed mostly fresh whelk in New Jersey, something we just don’t have at our hospital. Although she came with a small cooler full of take out, she quickly went through the whelk and was looking for more. She turned her large nose up at fish and squid, so we eventually we tried blue crabs. She found them acceptable, but even a dozen crabs is not an adequate meal for a turtle her size.

Now that she’s used to most of our faces she’s been cooperating by eating a healthy portion (like three pounds) of our hospital staples; squid, capelin and bluefish. And if any of you fall fisher-people have extra blues bring ‘em over – our turtles love them!

Although she’s in the big house, which is not normally used for new admits, she is under isolation protocols and treated daily like our turtles in sick bay. We keep her water low because she has a bit of a flotation issue (she’s listing to one side) and we’ve found that by lowering her water level it seems to keep that problem from getting worse.

We’re still not sure why she stranded and couldn’t make it back out but for now she’s settled in, made friends and seems pretty mellow most of the time. If you are planning to visit the hospital on tour days and you would like a closer look at Snookie please let the tour guide at the ramp know.

Hospital tours end soon Our last day for tours is Dec. 17 so if we don’t see you by then it will be spring of 2017 until we see you again. We’re on our two-day-a-week tour schedule and as the weather, and the tourist traffic cools down the lines are shorter and you’ll get to spend a bit more time with us.

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Fairy Tale STEM Night at MCES

By Meg Groseclose Malpass Corner Elementary School Malpass Corner put it’s glass slippers on for an evening of fairy tales and fun.

The elementary school’s families came out in full force Nov. 10 to experiment with hands on activities that focused on utilizing their science and math skills.

Children and parents worked to gether to build different things at stations throughout the school and had the opportunity to test out what they constructed to see how successful they were in their design.

In addition to the hands-on experiments, many vendors from businesses across the region participated in the event. WECT meteorologist Eric Davis was on hand to discuss the weather. The Fort Fisher Aquarium brought a touch tank where students got to feel different live invertebrates.

D r. M c M u r r a y f r o m UNCW brought plankton samples from the intercoastal waterway for students to observe using a microscope.

The Pender County library, Moores Creek Battlefield, a North Carolina wildlife officer, and students from the

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Just a reminder – we do close our building at 4:30 p.m. sharp, so plan on allowing about 45minutes for your visit.

Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for active military and seniors 65 and older and $3 for children younger than 13.

The hospital is located at 302 Tortuga Lane in Surf City.

From N.C. 50/210 turn onto Charlie Medlin Dr. (your landmark is Shipwreck Point Mini Golf) and follow it through the roundabout onto Tortuga.

Our gift shop is open during tours and we have a lot of exclusive hospital clothing and plush animal merchandise and other stuff. Come in to meet our patients and talk some sea turtle with our staff.

Cold-stun weather in the forecast Sick and injured turtles can strand at any time during the year, but now night-time temps in the 30s are in the forecast and the inland and inshore waters will be getting cold fast. That’s a recipe for coldstunning and we ask you to be on the lookout for any turtle in distress, injured or dead. If you happen to see a turtle lying perfectly still on the beach or in the marshy areas it might be a cold-stun victim.

Gently pick it up and relocate it to an unheated area like your garage or car. Do not try to warm it up as a quick rise in body temperature will send it into shock. It’s important that the critter not lay exposed on the beach for hours, subject to weather and predators.

Call our Director of Beach Operations Terry Meyer at 910470-2880 or Jean at 910-470-2800.

You may also call the State of N.C. hotline for stranded, sick and injured turtles at 252-2417367. They pick up 24/7. Or call our hospital during operating hours at 910-329-0222. If you are local we will quickly send one of our volunteers to retrieve the turtle for followup care at the hospital.

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American Legion Post 167 says goodby to Cindy Braswell

By Tom Wright American Legion Post 167 Special to the Post & Voice American Legion Post 167 in Hampstead lost Auxiliary member Cindy Braswell Nov. 10. She was a key member who inspired all with her efforts to aid the less fortunate in her community.

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I’ve come to realize that I am the result of many loves

Along with her husband, Michael, she put in many hours each year assuring the success of CHAP. That is the program that provides toys and food to many needy families during the Christmas Season. She was also a strong advocate for Wreaths Across America.

All of us who knew her were inspired by her tireless efforts

and her warm and friendly demeanor. She will be sorely missed by all.

Our hearts go out to Mike and his family. This is the second tragic loss for the Auxiliary this year – they earlier lost Leslie Andrews. The Auxiliary will have a hard time replacing these two hard working and devoted members.

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islature tried to pull to allow Edmunds to stand for a confirmation vote rather than face a human competitor, legislation that was overturned by Edmund’s own Supreme Court colleagues for being unconstitutional. Democrats will now hold a plurality on our highest court, the final arbiter to an ever-growing number of litigations resulting from Republican controlled legislation.

Republicans won all the contests for the Court of Appeals, the only surprise being the defeat of incumbent Democrat Linda Stephens by Phil Berger, Jr. – likely a case where name recognition prevailed.

North Carolina turned a deeper red shade in 2016. It was not a good night for Democrats, who must now regroup, reevaluate their policies and constituencies.

It should also be a wake-up call for pollsters, consultants and the mainstream media.

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Of course it was my luck to have my hearing aid burn out during the program. The young pastor said he was glad to meet me under more favorable circumstances this time.

I did not recognize him, but he turned out to be the nice

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I turned in front of a car that I did not see coming and, boom, the car hit the right side of my car. Later I learned that another car hit his car.

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Final words Every morning I thank God for my many blessings and for His mercy and protection.

God bless America.

Shalom!

and the reward of a thousand stones which have built the foundation that is my family. I am woven from a cloth that will never be finished.

Although the world will keep turning, my place in it will fall off kilter for a while. But, I will wrap my children with these legacies in the hopes that they will continue the story.

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Patriots finish regular season with win over West Bladen

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Patriot coaching staff had been waiting for their team to play a complete game all year. The Pats were coming off of a loss to Trask in which they could not stop the Titan offense. In fact the Titans never punted against the Patriots. Coach Bob Via and his staff went to work on Monday and started from scratch. The approach seemed to work as the Patriot defense turned in their best performance of the season in totally dominating West Bladen 34-6.

“We just kind of went back to the basics,” said Coach Bob Via. “We have been putting some stuff in and working on different things. Sometimes you just have to go back and work on the basic stuff. We went back to what we do best and it paid off. This is probably the best game defensively that we have played all year.”

The game started out much like the Trask game ended.

The Knights scored on their second play from scrimmage.

While the extra point failed the Pender sidelines held their collective breaths as the Knights lined up to kick the ball off.

The Patriot coaching staff barely had time to exhale when Latrell Brown broke loose for 51 yards and a score.

The extra point was good and the Patriots were up by a point. From there the tide turned and the Patriots were in business.

Brown found himself the focus of the Patriots offense.

The junior touchdown machine broke one for 70 yards around the right side to give Pender a 14-6 lead. Just before the half ended quarterback Chase Norris found Hooper down the right side for 69 yards and a score. With the score 21-6 the Knights were looking to pull within a touchdown before the half ended.

West took the ball at the 20-yard line after the kickoff found the end zone. Four plays into the drive the Knight runner was stopped but refused to go down. Hooper came in from behind him and stripped the ball ad headed toward pay dirt. He found the end zone with 16 seconds left and the Patriots went into the break with a 28-6 advantage.

The Pender defense had played well in the first half but really began to shine in the third quarter. The Knights could only manage two yards from scrimmage in the third period and limped into the final 12 minutes looking dazed and confused.

The Patriot offense struggled to find its rhythm in the third frame. That changed in the fourth quarter. Hooper began to make some noise running the ball. The senior standout carried the football five times in a drive that covered 55 yards. The final play was for 14 yards and a score, capping off the convincing Four County Conference win.

Brown led the Patriots with 111 yards and two touchdowns while Hooper had 95 yards and a rushing touchdown. He also had a 69-yard touchdown reception along with a 52-yard touchdown off of the fumble.

The Patriots ended the regular season with a 4-7 record overall with their Four County Conference mark set at 2-5.

For playoff purposes the committee drops one nonconference loss. That puts the Pats at 4-6 which should put the team in good shape.

“That 4-6 record looks a lot better than a 3-7 record in my eyes,” said Via. “If we lost we were probably looking at Wallace or Tarboro. With the win here we will probably get a better match up. Whoever we play I like our chances. I’m just excited to be where we’re at.”

The East Bladen Eagles have been called one of the big three of the Four County Conference along with Wallace and Clinton. However, the Trask Titans have made major strides in reducing the gap between the teams.

Last week the Titans traveled to East to face the Eagles.

For the first half of the final conference game of the year the Rocky Point crew more than held their own. However, a costly fumble in the second quarter gave the home team Eagles the momentum to earn the win.

The Titans received the opening kickoff and proceeded to drive down the field. A 5-yard touchdown run gave the Titans a seven point lead and the Eagle faithful seemed to be stunned at how easy the Titans made the drive look.

East Bladen answered the score with a drive of their own. A 58-yard drive ended in the end zone and the score was tied at 7-7.

On the ensuing kickoff B.J. Jordan found a crease and scampered down the field. He was caught from behind at the 15-yard line and the ball came loose. East recovered the football thus thwarting

what could have been a Titan touchdown.

The two teams battled to a stalemate for the remainder of the half and the scoreboard read 7-7 at the break.

East Bladen received the second half kickoff and methodically marched down the field. The Eagles scored to take a 14-7 lead.

The Titans again answered the score with one of their own with just under 20 seconds left to play in the third frame.

The final 12 minutes was where the game is often won and lost in conference play.

In this contest the 2A Eagles found a way to win.

Senior running back Ethan Hines has carried the load for the Eagles all year long. He again came up big in the fourth quarter scoring on a 30-yard touchdown early in the quarter to give the Eagles a 21-14 lead. Moments later he victimized the Titans defense with a 71-yard touchdown run to give the Eagles a 28-14 win.

The Titans finished the regular season with a school record seven wins. They were 7-4 overall and 3-4 in Four County play. They will travel to Union on Friday for the first round of the 1A playoffs.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

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Justin Hooper (above) puts a hard hit on a West Bladen receiver. Latrell Brown (below) stops a Knight runner.

Brown also shined on offense, leading Pender with 111 yards rushing.

Late score gives East Bladen win over Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

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The Trask Titan and Pender Patriot football teams have played their last Four County Conference contest as of last Friday night.

If I were the head coaches of either school I would be doing cart wheels. I mean think about it. There will be no more Wallace – Rose Hill on the schedule every year.

No more Clinton or even East Bladen. Let’s face the facts. That was three losses before the season even started.

Both teams were winless against all three of what I like to call the big three.

In most years they were not even competitive. This year the Bulldogs and Dark Horses beat the Titans by a combined score of 123-26 while the same three beat Pender by a combined score of 140-9. That is an awful big scoring gap.

Both teams were competitive with the other teams in the conference in most cases. However, knowing that you were playing for fourth place in the split conference going into the season had to lay heavy on the teams minds.

The new conference will be much more competitive from top to bottom. East Carteret, Lejeune and Pender will be the 1A entries while Trask, Croatan, Dixon, Richlands and Southwest Onslow will round out the conference as

the 2A combatants.

Looking at this season, East Carteret is head and shoulders above the other prospective members of the new conference. They are 10-1 going into the playoffs.

Lejuene is winless in the same conference as East.

Dixon ended the year at 2-8 while Croatan is 5-6.

Southwest is 6-5 on the year while Richlands is 2-9. I will say that Southwest and Croatan are usually pretty good. However, if you take all of the teams minus East Carteret and add up there record cumulatively and you get a very unimpressive 15-39.

If you look at how the Pender County teams match up with these teams and you can figure that both Trask and Pender would be in the top half of the conference. I would go as far as saying that they might even be number two and three.

If the conference was in place right now I believe that both Pender and Trask would be 8-3. I could see both teams losing to East and Southwest and of course one beating the other. One may slip up against Croatan. If you replace Wallace, Clinton and East with the top three of these teams and you can see what I am basing my hypothesis on.

The playoffs will begin this week and we all know that both Trask and Pender will be invited. Although I am not one to look in the rear view mirror, I can tell you that I will not miss the Four County Conference.

I definitely will not miss Wallace, Clinton and East Bladen.

I am looking forward to this weekend’s playoffs. I had not seen the brackets at the time I was typing this column. However, I am pulling for both Pender and Trask to make it through to the second round.

Four Pirate baseball players sign letters of intent

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer All over the country this past Thursday high school athletes continued the tradition of signing National Letters Of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate, and it appears the baseball program at Topsail not only has joined the tradition, but has become almost as integral a part of the program as hits, runs, and pitching victories.

On Nov. 10 – the first day of the signing period – four players put pen on paper to complete a dream that began many years ago. Pitching Coach Scott Cota introduced the players, and said a day like this means a lot to the coaches.

“It’s very exciting for the program to see that we can continue to produce athletes can attend, and play baseball at major universities,” Cota said. “It just solidifies the feeling that we have an excellent program that not only produces good ballplayers but excellent students and young men. We played so many young people last year

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Pictured above are Topsail baseball players Payton Phelps, William St. Ledger, Sam Hall, and Josh Madole. the formula is there that lays the foundation for continued success.”

Seniors Sam Hall (Clemson), Josh Madole (UNCGreensboro), Payton Phelps (Presbyterian), and William St. Ledger (Harding) signed their letters school’s Media Center.

Hall began his junior year as the Pirates’ starting short-

stop but moved to third base when the need arose. The move did not hurt his production as Hall led the team in hitting (.370), RBIs (20), and doubles (11) with a .865 fielding percentage. Clemson became his choice over several other Division 1 programs.

“N.C. State and Georgia made offers and I was looking at North Carolina, West

Virginia, UNC-Asheville, and UNC-Wilmington,” said Hall, who will major in Communications. “But I like the small-town atmosphere and, at Clemson, the school is the town. Honestly, I took about a week to decide, and I just felt God wanted me to go there.

“Today is so special to me,

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Lady Pirate cagers looking to make noise in tough Mid-East Conference

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer When asked where he expected his team to finish in her always-tough and competitive Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference, Topsail High School girls’ basketball Andrew Ellington was very noncommittal when he wisely

answered,” I have no idea, I don’t to make predictions.”

It is tough enough to be a prognosticator when everything lines up perfectly, but when you have a roster without the experience a single senior in a veteran-laden league how can a person predict the unpredictable?

Ellington was probably spot-on when

he said Hoggard and New Hanover would be the most likely contenders for the top spot in the conference.

The Lady Vikings are coming off a 22-6 with a 10-2 conference mark that earned them a share of the conference title with New Hanover.

While they have just two seniors returning Coach Bou-

bacar Aw has several veterans back to go along with a couple of very talented transfers.

The Lady Wildcats were 20-8 overall and 10-2 in the conference and veteran mentor Vertha-Dixon Wright has a group that is loaded with veteran talent.

But don’t underestimate the Lady Pirates, who fin-

ished Ellington’s first year as head coach with a 13-11 overall mark, and a conference record of 4-8 that included conference wins over South Brunswick (2), West Brunswick, and Ashley.

There are “veteran” varsity players on the Topsail roster, the top two returnees by class being juniors Carmen

Pytle and Rachel Kapiko. The other two with varsity experience are sophomores Payton Little and Lauren Caveness.

For the Lady Pirates to improve on last year’s record, Caveness will have to pick up the outside scoring slack left bare by the graduation of

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State playoffs round one preview

Pender County teams on the road this week for first round of state playoffs

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer All three Pender County teams will be on the road this week for the first round of the state playoffs.

Trask (7-4) at Union (7-4) The first round of the playoffs has arrived and the Heide Trask football team will hit the road. Their opponent will be a familiar one in the Union Spartans.

The Titans and Spartans both enter the playoffs with 7-4 record. Both teams were 3-4 in conference play with the Titans owning a win over Union at their place this season. The Titans were fourth in the final conference standings while Union was fifth.

The Titans should prepare for this contest with a chip on their shoulders as the Spartans were given a three seed while the Titans were a six seed. The Titans finished ahead of Union in the confer-

ence standings and won their head to head matchup this year at Union. The Titans will have to win at their place again on Friday night.

The Titan roster has changed since the two met with four starters no longer on the squad. Coach Johnathan Taylor will rely on sophomore running back B.J. Jordan and quarterback Tyrease Armstrong to make things happen on the offensive side of the ball. The emergence of junior Joey Stellpffug also gives the team another option out of the backfield.

Defensively, the Titans will have to stop the Spartan running game. In the first meeting the Sparts jumped out to a 21-0 lead and had the Titans on their toes. In that contest Armstrong rushed for two touchdowns and threw for two more.

Look for the Titans to try and get out of the gate fast.

Jordan and Tony Holmes will have to run hard and stay focused. Armstrong is the main character in this contest. He will have to have another great game.

Defensively, the Titans will have to stop the Spartans early. The Trask defense has struggled against the run as of late. That will have to be

fixed before Friday night.

Armstrong will have a big game for Trask. Holmes will find room inside the tackles and Stellpfug will make some noise. However, the defense will be on the clock in this one. Union has some fire power. This game is too close to call. The score: 33-27.

Pender (4-7) at Wallace (9-1) The Pender Patriot football team showed great improvement throughout the season.

They showed glimpses of what the future holds in the next few years. After demolishing West Bladen on Friday night the team hoped to get a decent matchup in the first round of the playoffs. What they got was a rematch in what is probably the best 1A team in the state in Wallace – Rose Hill.

For some reason the state decided that East Carteret was the top seed and gave the Bulldogs the second seed

while Pender was given the seven seed. While the Patriots have an argument that they deserve a better seed, it is what it is.

In the first meeting the Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead and coasted against a Pender defense that struggled to contain senior quarterback Aliza Carter and his fellow Bulldogs. Wallace had 529 yards of offense in that game.

The Patriot offense found its groove in the second half behind the play of junior quarterback Chase Norris.

Norris was 13-20 for 148 yards with one interception.

The Patriots will have a nothing to lose approach in this contest. Look for offensive coordinator Desmond Jordan to utiliz e Nor ris again. He will try and get the ball to Latrell Brown and Justin Hooper out in space. Both are just as good as any back in the Four County including Wallace and Clinton.

The story will be up front where the Patriot offensive linemen will have to give Norris time and Hoop and Brown a little room.

As for the defense, they need to slow the Bulldogs down. That is a tall chore considering the pedigree that

these dogs have.

It is a shame that the much improved Patriots have drawn what may be the three time state champions after these playoffs are over. The NCHSAA needs to revamp their selection process. The score: 52-12.

Topsail (4-7) at Lee County (10-1) The Pirates drew the seven seed and will play at the second seeded Lee County Yellow Jackets in Sanford on Friday night.

Lee County is the top team in the Cape Fear Valley 3A Conference. Their only loss was to cross County rival Southern Lee. The Cape Fear Valley Conference is tough with five of the seven members at .500 or better. However, the Mid-Eastern Conference is stocked with 4A teams and may be a bit better. Of note, the Yellow Jackets shut out Laney early in the year.

Coach Wayne Inman has invented and reinvented this

Pirate team over the last two years. He has a freshman running back in Noah Lavalle that may well be the best freshman in the state. He has eclipsed 1,300 yards this year and missed two games.

Junior Quarterback Jacob Floyd has also improved and gives the Pirates a decent twosome on the offensive side of the ball.

The Pirates will give Lavalle the rock and hope that their improved offensive line will give him a little crease to run through. That is all that the impressive freshman needs to get going. Throw in power back Josh Smith and sophomore Hayden Walsh and the Pirates have a very good group of backs.

Defensively, the Pirates have gotten better at containing the outside. The Yellow Jackets will try and exploit the corner. The Pirates will have to play tough outside help in this game.

Look for the Yellow Jackets to key on Lavalle. Walsh and Smith will get some looks in this game as will the arm of Floyd. This game will be closer than some think as the Pirates have played a very tough conference slate and will not back down. The score: 41-27.

Titan basketball looks to reload this year

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer It is no secret that the Heide Trask men’s basketball team has become one of the better programs in the state over the last three years. Under the tutelage of veteran Coach Rodney Orr the team has found itself in the hunt for a conference title and much more. This year Coach Orr and his staff find itself in what many consider to be a rebuilding mode.

The Titans lost the bulk of their scoring with the graduation of four County Conference player of the year Tynaffit Davis (14.2 points) and fel-

low seniors Jaquan London (14.2) and Johnathan Jordan (13.2 points). Jordan led the team with over nine boards a game while the top three rebounders were the same three seniors.

The top returning players are sophomore Tiyuan Ballard (7.4 points, 5 rebounds) and junior point guard Tyrease Armstrong ( 4.7 points-2.8 assists). “Our major weakness will be experience,” said Head Coach Rodney Orr. “I believe we’ll be a much better team by the end of the season.”

Orr will have a trio of young players that will fill the starting lineup. Freshman Jajuan Carr should crack the

starting lineup. He can put the ball on the floor and drive to the basket. He is one of those players Orr alludes to as being better by the end of the year.

Ballard will have to step up his game this year. He will be the focal point in the paint.

He runs the court well and should be much improved.

His job will be to run the floor and rebound.

Junior Nathan Harrell will fill the lane for the Titans.

The 6-5 Harrell will give Orr something he has not had in recent years, a true post presence.

Sophomore B.J. Jordan will also play significant min-

utes. He is another flyer that has the potential to be very good by mid-season.

It all starts with Armstrong. The junior point guard sets the table for the Titans and will have an expanded role this year. He will have to lead by example as this young team finds its way early in the season.

Coach Orr does not plan to change his approach this year.

“We will play hard man defense and look to run. We will run, defend and run some more. I will have to be a little more patient with this group.

By the end of the year I think we’ll be much better.”

Lady Titans hope to improve this season

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Lady Titan basketball team is not rich in history. In fact last year the team did not win a game. The last time the Titans posted a winning season was in the 2012-13 season under Coach

Lindsay Noble. This year the team will be all but brand new with only three returning players on the roster.

This year’s Titan squad is playing under the direction of first year coach Laverne Lampkins. She is the third coach in as many seasons and will have her hands full

with a squad that returns just one starter and three players from last year. The Titans lost seniors Jaleah Lee and Alicia Ward to graduation while juniors Makayla Ballard, Brittany Foy and Tiara Mitchell opted not to play.

The Titans lone returning starter is sophomore

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

The Titans will be looking for a strong season from returning sophomore Tiyuan Ballard.

Patriots expect good season

Angel Boykin. She will also be the top returning scorer, rebounder and defender. She

By Bobby Norris will be joined in the starting Post & Voice Sports Writer lineup by sophomores Eve Adams, Aleecia Hansley CiaIn many eyes the Pender ra Grizzle and Nykia James. men’s basketball team under Junior newcomer Kya Hooper achieved last year. The tough early season schedule that Continued on page 10A veteran Coach Gary Battle opts to play put the team in a hole in the loss column. However, the team did have some The problem has been an in- good wins and played the top ability to play the fast-paced teams in the conference well. type of game that dominates This year’s team lost two the high-school scene in re- starters but boasts the best cent years. guard tandem in the Four Rochelle addressed that County Conference in seniors problem over the course of Rodney ‘Tigga” Hansley and this past a summer’s tourna- Jarious Williams. The two avments and games, and the eraged a combined 22 points a game and will be among the Continued on page 13A better guard combinations in

Pirate basketball faces another tough schedule

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer We are now entering the fourth year since Topsail High School was elevated to the 3A level and joined the split Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference, and the road has been a rocky one.

The Pirates have a com-

Boykin to be main player for the Lady Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Lady Titan basketball team will be in a rebuilding mode this season. However, one holdover from last year’s team will look to make the team better right away.

As a freshman Angel Boykin showed promise. She was solid in all aspects of her game and improved as the season progressed.

This year she will be asked to do much more as the only returning starter from a year ago.

Boykin can play multiple positions. She is a very good defender and can rebound the basketball as well. However her best attribute may be her ability to run the floor and finish at the rim.

With the Titans looking to improve upon last year’s season, Angel Boykin is set to go.

The super sophomore will be the main player for what is a very young team. She should be up to the task.

bined 17-55 overall record in the prior three years, and a rather dismal 5-31 conference mark. They recorded one win over the first three years over a 4A team (a 50-48 victory over Laney on Feb. 10, 2014). The other four conference wins have been over 3A foe South Brunswick (47-46 on 2/7/14; 40-39 on 1/16/16;

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63-27 on 2/6/16; and 51-46 on 1/20/16. The last winning season (18-9) was in 2012-13 as a 2A school in the East Central 2A Conference (20-4) under then-head coach Jeff Gainey.

Last year was the Pirates first year under new Head Coach Jamie Rochelle and – despite only one conference win – Topsail won six games.

Nestor-Dowling to put the Pirates on the map

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Pirate men’s basketball team has found the going tough since joining the Mid-eastern Conference. Often times it seems as if their opponents are bigger, stronger and faster. This year may be the year that the Pirates make up some major ground.

One of the players that will make a difference is Kodiak Nestor-Dowling. A major contributor since his freshman year, Nestor-Dowling has increased his strength and ability as he has matured. This may be the year that the forward makes a major impact for the Pirates.

Dowling averaged 9.4 points a game while chipping in 3.6 rebounds a contest. He will be asked to increase both of those statistics in 2016-17.

The Pirates will look to take a major step in becoming a top tier team in the conference.

If that is to happen Kodiak Nestor-Dowling will have to have a great season.

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Hansley looked to as leader for the Pender Pats

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer With basketball season set to begin in a couple of weeks there is plenty of action going on in the area gyms. Over at Pender High school veteran coach Gary Battle is busy getting his team ready for FCC play.

Patriot senior Rodney Hansley is preparing for his final year on the Patriots. He hopes to improve upon last year when he made an astounding 49 three point baskets while shooting 32 percent from behind the three point line.

Hansley has improved his overall game and is no longer just a shooter. He can take it to the basket and has greatly improved his defensive play as well.

The Patriots will begin the 2016-17 season next week. Hansley and company will look to get off to a fast start. For Hansley, it will be about finding the range from beyond the arc. The standout senior will look to fill it up for the Patriots.

the area.

Cameron Kea will be back as will Justin Hooper. However, the Patriots begin and end with Hansley and Williams.

Hansley led the team with more than 17 points a game last year including an astounding 39 three point buckets. He shot 32 percent from beyond the arc and was a danger once he crossed midcourt. The senior also vastly improved his inside game and can drive it to the hoop with great success. He may be the best player in the FCC this year.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist The election season is over.

To relate it to another season going on right now, this is likely the time of the rut for deer.

This is when all the activity is going strong and hard.

Neither of the two top candidates seems to have any passion for outdoors activities in this cycle. I just don’t picture either Clinton or Trump as the hunting and fishing type.

I don’t even picture them as paddlers, bikers, hikers, climbers or campers.

It hasn’t always been that way though. The last big election brought a Vice-Presidential candidate in Paul Ryan who is and was an avid bowhunter. He loved bowhunting so much that pictures of him with one of his trophies made the rounds amongst the hunting and outdoors community.

Prior, both Bush and Rea-

Lady Pirates

Continued from page 8A Keri White. Caveness is an intelligent player with an excellent outside (3-point) shot.

Little will be the main inside threat needed to keep opposing defenses from concentrating on Caveness. Little is a very good rebounder who learned a lot going up against many of the better inside players in the conference last year.

The need will be for her to con-

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Continued from page 9A more than 14 points a game and can fill it up from the outside or take it to the hoop with equal effectiveness. Both guards improved their defense and should be even better this

Lady Titans

Continued from page 9A will also see some playing time.

Lampkins has implemented several new ideas including concentrating on academics

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gan were comfortable outdoors, although they were more comfortable on their ranches working and not known for hunting and fishing either. Vice President Cheney did enjoy hunting, and an unfortunate incident came to be during one of his hunts when he accidentally shot another that was hunting with him with bird shot.

But not all the high officials that considered hunting and fishing a favorite pastime were republicans. President Jimmy Carter loved bird hunting. During his days quail hunting was an shooting activity that many in the Southeastern United States enjoyed. Even as quail began to lose habitat prior to wildlife biologists taking a major role in our resource conservation, Carter would make frequent hunts.

One story I remember in particular was when Carter went hunting in his home state of Georgia during the late 1970’s. Carter and his secret service were walking the field in search of quail. The story didn’t mention dogs being involved, but I can only imagine there was at least one sniffing and scouring the ground in pursuit of a covey.

As Carter and his entourage continued through the field the President stepped on something. Immediately he

knew the circumstances and held steady.

President Carter had stepped on a rattlesnake. He happened to have stepped on it near the head and it could not turn and strike. He held his foot firmly on the wrist-thick reptile knowing any release of pressure would allow the snake to maneuver to make an attack on the leader of the free world.

The secret service agents made a quick decision and surrounded the President, and fired on the rattler leaving it writhing but dead.

While in the midst of a cold war, President Carter’s greatest immediate danger came from something that was truly cold blooded.

Our greatest President in support of our renewable natural resources is with little debate, Theodore Roosevelt.

Roosevelt was a passionate hunter and secured much of America’s lands to remain pristine and undeveloped so future generations could experience the land as it had always been.

While one of the more famous reminders of Roosevelt’s passion comes in the form of an old cartoon that ran in the New York newspaper, the one of Roosevelt waiving off shooting a tree-tied bear cub, Roosevelt left many other

reminders that are worth looking into.

He has several books that he authored in his pursuit of hunting various animals both across America and Africa.

All of these can be found for free in digital form through simple search engines. He was not only hunting the different beasts of the world, but was attempting to help catalog each species for better conservation practices.

Roosevelt was an environmentalist before environmentalism became the cool thing to be involved with.

How refreshing it would have been to have had either of the two leading candidates take a few days and fish or hunt or stay in a tent in the outdoors with some Hershey’s chocolate bars, marsh mellows, and graham crackers? I bet they would have been much more relatable and maybe less combative.

–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.

tinue to be a strong rebounder and defender – avoiding foul trouble – while picking up the last year’s inside scoring from graduates Amberly Wolf and Brandy Williams.

Pyrtle is solid at the point and on defense. If she can provided an added scoring threat it would help create open looks for the other outside players.

Kapiko is perhaps the best defensive player on the team, and a hustler that makes her presence known.

T wo n e w c o m e r s h ave

caught Ellington’s eye is the early practices and scrimmages. Senior Sierra Winstead is a transfer from Wilmington Christian Academy and will add some experience at the guard position, and freshman Julie Sullivan has already made her presence felt on the boards, defensively, and with a solid outside shot.

Sullivan has excellent basketball blood lines as she is the younger sister of former Topsail standouts Jake and Jarrin Sullivan.

The Lady Pirates open the season on Thursday (Nov. 27) Town of Surf City at Jacksonville-Northside, Government News who was 24-4 overall last year and 9-1 as the co-champions January 14, 2016 of the East Central 2A Conference. The Lady Monarchs made it to the 2A regional MEETING TIMES semifinals last year where they lost 48-31 to eventual state 1st Tuesday of every month runner-up East Bladen, whoSurf City Town Council Planning Board 2nd Thursday of every month finished their year 31-1.

Next is a home-and-home series with Dixon (Nov. 19 and 21) and a game at North NOTICE OF MEETING Brunswick on Nov. 29.

year.

Senior Justin Hooper will join the team when the football season ends. He can score in spurts and is a very good defensive player. He came off of the bench a year ago but may be slated for a starting spot.

The Patriots have always been a run at all cost squad

and that will not change. Battle preaches tough defense and getting out on the break.

“We are going to get the ball up the court quick and put it in the basket. We’re ramping up the intensity.”

The Patriots should be at or near the top of the conference standings this year. In

fact one FCC coach thinks that they are the team to beat. As usual, Coach Battle says with a smirk, “we ain’t ‘gonna win a game. Really, we should be in the upper half of the conference. If we work together and play as a team we should be all right.”

first. The squad goes to study hall for an hour before every practice.

“It is going to be students first and athletes second,” said Lampkins.

The Lady Titans are going to push the ball up the court this year in hopes of getting

some easy buckets. Lampkins squad will rely on defense and rebounding to keep them in games.

“Our weakness is trusting in our teammates. We need to be able to trust our teammates and play together.”

This is a rebuilding year for

the Lady Titans. With so many new players, the Four County Conference will be a tough playground to learn on the fly.

Coach Lampkins seems undeterred with the task at hand.

“We’ve shown a lot of progress in practice so far. I think we’ll be fine.”

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PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/commissions/committees: # of Name of Board Vacancies Positions/Categories Advisory Board of Health 2 Dentist***, Engineer*** Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 1 Veterinarian Board of Adjustment 1 District 5 Housing Initiative Board 1 Low-Income Representative Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Library Board 1 District 3 Pender Memorial Hospital Board 1 District 5 Tourism Development Authority 1 Collector Trillium Health Board 1 Commissioner Representative District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek District 5 = Burgaw; Holly *** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently licensed.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: November 21, 2016 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 TOPICS OF HEARING: Special Use Permit Franklin Smith, applicant, on behalf of Newton C. Smith Heirs et al, owner, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for the operation of a cottage occupation to allow for the purpose of motor vehicle repair. The subject property is zoned RP, Residential Performance zoning district and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; cottage occupations are permitted via Special Use Permit in the RP, Residential Performance zoning district. The subject property is located along the west side of Broadview Lane (SR 1606) in Hampstead, NC. There is one (1) tract associated with this request and is located at 109 Broadview Lane (SR 1606). The subject property may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 3292-63-0191-0000.

Special Use Permit Long Creek Properties, applicant and owner, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for the operation of an event venue (NAICS 531120 ‘Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings’). The subject property is zoned RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; Real Estate Rental and Leasing is permitted via Special Use Permit in the RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district. The subject property is located along the south side of NC HWY 210 in the Long Creek Township, NC. There is one (1) tract associated with this request totaling ±269.7 acres and is located at 22549 NC HWY 210, Rocky Point, NC. The subject property may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 2294-48-0610-0000.

Conditional Zoning Map Amendment DRC Hampstead, LLC., applicant, on behalf of Jesse F. Lea SR et al, owner, is requesting approval of a Conditional Zoning Map Amendment for three (3) tracts totaling approximately 78.39 acres from RP, Residential Performance zoning district to RM- CD 2, Residential Mixed Conditional zoning district 2. The request is to allow only the following NAICS uses: Single Family Detached Homes (NAICS 236117) and Multi-Family Housing (NAICS 236116) in a proposed residential mixed subdivision project to be called Sparrows Bend. The project proposal consists of 264 apartment units and 135 single family homes with associated neighborhood amenities. The subject properties are located on the north side of US HWY 17 and may also be accessed off of the east side of Hoover Road (SR 1569).

The subject properties are in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PINs: 3293-015693-0000, 3293-11-0659-0000 and 3293-01-9640-0000.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY The 8th annual Town of Burgaw Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Friday, November 25, 2016 at 6:00PM on the Court House Square.

TOWN OF BURGAW UTILITY CUSTOMERS YOU CAN NOW MONITOR YOUR WATER USAGE ONLINE As a part of the recent meter conversion project, the Town now has the capability to monitor water usage for all of our customers, as well as giving access to our customers to monitor their own usage on a daily basis.

EyeOnWater is a customer portal website that allows our customers to create a login ID so they can see their water usage on their meter and account with the Town of Burgaw. To monitor your daily water usage, please visit www.eyeonwater.com. To create your login all you need is your zip code and account ID. If you have any questions regarding EyeOnWater or any concerns or questions regarding your water usage, please contact us at 910-663-3445.

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

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COUNIL RETREAT The Town of Surf City Council will meet to hold a Council Retreat to discuss the proposed utility budget for fiscal year 2016-2017 on Friday, January 22nd 2016 at 9:00am. At the Surf City Town Hall, located at 214 N. New River Drive. All interested citizens are invited to attend the meeting.

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Conditional Zoning Map Amendment Rocky Point Holdings, LLC., applicant, on behalf of Jack Stocks and Rocky Point Holdings, LLC, owners, is requesting approval of a Conditional Zoning Map Amendment for a portion of one (1) tract and the entirety of an additional tract totaling approximately 18.11 acres from PD, Planned Development zoning district to IT-CD1, Industrial Transitional conditional zoning district one. The request is to allow the following use only: Warehousing (NAICS 493110). The subject properties are located along Carver Road (SR 1437) approximately 3,000 feet to the west of the intersection with NC 133 and Carver Road. The subject properties are located in the Rocky Point Township and may be further identified by Pender County PINs; 3223-53-8360-0000 and 3223-55-9108-0000.

Zoning Map Amendment Bill Clark Homes, applicant, on behalf of LaBrenda Hurst Haynes et al, owner, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for 4.03 acres of a portion of one (1) tract totaling approximately 7.36 acres from GB, General Business zoning district to RP, Residential Performance zoning district. The subject property is located to the west of US HWY 17 and approximately 920 feet to the north of the intersection of US HWY 17 and Williams Store Road (SR 1568) The subject property is located in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 3293-43-39010000.

Zoning Text Amendment Laura Rivenbark, applicant, is requesting the approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. Specifically, the request is to amend Section 5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses to allow Artisan Manufacturing as a permitted use in the RA, Rural Agricultural, GB, General Business, PD, Planned Development, IT, Industrial Transitional, GI General Industrial zoning districts and via Special Use Permit in the RP, Residential Performance zoning district. The requested amendment also includes adding a definition of Artisan Manufacturing to Appendix A, Definitions. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning Department offices.

Zoning Text Amendment Coastal Horizons Center, Inc., applicant, is requesting the approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. Specifically, the request is to amend Section 5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses, in order to allow Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (NAICS 621420) in the GB, General Business zoning district as a permitted use. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning 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 Department offices.

Collector Street 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 Department offices.

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

PENDER COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS is currently seeking interested candidates to be considered for participation on the Pender County Comprehe nsive Plan Update Steering Committee. Volunteers ne eded from all areas of Pender County! Pender County faces a challenging future, but one full of promise for a better community and higher quality of life. A Steering Committee is being formed to help guide the update to the Compreh ensive Plan and your help is being requested. Representation from each District of Pender County is desired on this Committee. If interested, please contact the Planning and Community Development office at (910) 259-1202 for more details and instructions on how to fill out an application. We look forward to your response!

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Donald Houston Edwards, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 4th day of February, 2017, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 3rd day of November, 2016.

Cheryl Marie Edwards 826 Herrings Chapel Road Burgaw, NC 28425 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #7518 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF PENDER SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 16 E 436 Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Katherine B. Owens of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Katherine B. Owens to present them to Shelley K. Owens, P. O. Box 37, Gustavus, Alaska 99826, Executrix by February 2, 2017 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This the 24th day of October, 2016.

R.V. Biberstein, Jr. Attorney for Shelley K. Owens, Executrix P. O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #7516 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re The Estate of CHARLES HENRY CLARK, III, Deceased Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of CHARLES HENRY CLARK, III, Deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, corporations and/ or other legal entities having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned at the address given below on or before 02/08/2017 -- or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

On this day, November 3, 2016.

Deborah Kay Coston Clark, Personal Representative c/o Sherman and Rodgers, PLLC

by Richard T. “Chip” Rodgers, Jr., Attorney for the Personal Representative Post Office Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 #7522 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Herbert Lee Matthews, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Herbert Lee Matthews to present them to the undersigned on or before February 2, 2017 at PO Box 32 Currie, NC 28435 or be barred from recovery.

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

This the day of November 3, 2016.

Laura Matthews Mott PO Box 32 Currie, NC 28435 #7524 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Paul Brooks Harwood, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Paul Brooks Harwood to present them to the undersigned on or before February 2, 2017 at PO Box 2001 Surf City, NC 28445 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of November 3rd, 2016.

Martha P. Harwood PO Box 2001 Surf City, NC 28445 #7526 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2016 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 Louise Karako, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Louise Karako, to present them to the undersigned on or before February 9, 2017 at 715 Redgate Ave. Norfolk, VA 23507 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of November 10, 2016.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:16-CVS-305 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

STEPHEN WAYNE HENRY, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. STEPHEN WAYNE HENRY, owner, et. al., 16-CVS-305, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 11/18/2016, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: Located in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina, adjacent to and North of the old centerline of Secondary Road #1347 and being more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a nail and cap in the old centerline of Secondary Road #1347, (approximately 1 foot South of the paved centerline), said nail and cap being located along said line at a point that is the following courses and distances from the point of intersection of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad with the paved centerline of Secondary Road #1347: North 60 degrees 20’50” East 1887.96 feet and North 60 degrees 15’ East 510.32 feet to the beginning; and running thence, from the Beginning, so located, North 29 degrees 45’ West 215.90 feet to an iron pipe in an old marked line; thence, with said old marked line South 83 degrees 05’ East 361.54 feet to an old subsurface iron pipe approximately 1 foot South of the paved centerline of Secondary Road #1347; thence with the old line South 60 degrees 15’ West 290.00 feet to the Beginning, containing 0.527 acres more or less after the exclusion of that part of Secondary Road #1347 (60 foot Right-of-Way) contained within the above described boundaries and is as surveyed by Thompson Surveying Company, P.A. of Burgaw, N.C. in January 1984.

(PID: 3320-08-3238-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner Posted: November 2, 2016. #7531 11/10, 11/17/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUTY OF PENDER RE: 2015 SP 235 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pender County, made in a Special Proceeding entitled “Evelyn K. Willette, Petitioner vs Steven V. Shaffier, Respondent”, and all other persons, firms, corporations claiming any interest in the lands described herein as Respondent” (2015 SP 235) the undersigned Commissioner will, on Thursday, the 1st day of December, 2016, at twelve o’clock noon (12:00 noon), at the west door of the Pender County Courthouse at Burgaw, North Carolina, offer for sale in bulk to the highest bidder for cash those certain tract or parcel Lot 12 of Meadowland Estates located at 190 Meadow Lane, Burgaw, Pender County, State of North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: That certain parcel of real estate known as 190 Meadow Lane, Burgaw, NC which parcel of real estate currently bears Pender County, North Carolina, tax code #3236-38-57450000, and is more particularly described as follows: BEING ALL OF Lot 12 Meadowland Estates as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 23 at Page 58 of the Pender county Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. This conveyance is made expressly subject to those restrictions recorded in Book 694, at Page 43 of the Pender County Registry. BEING subject to any and all valid and enforceable restrictions, covenants and easements of record and 1990 ad valorem real property taxes. Also being subject to any easements and right of ways for any road, subdivision, streets, sidewalks and utilities that may border or cross the premises; and, subject to any riparian rights (if any) in the flow of the waters of any stream or creek that may border or cross the premises, accruing to others. The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded in Book 766 at Page 403.

Being the same property conveyed to Steven V. Shaffier, Sr., and wife, Evelyn K. Shaffier, by deed dated May 16, 2006, and recorded in Book 2959, Page 172, Pender County Public Registry. This sale is made subject to all outstanding and unpaid taxes, liens of record and assessment, if any.

The successful bidder will be required on the date of sale to make a deposit of five percent (5%) of the total bid or $750.00, whichever is greater, as evidence of good faith. The successful bidder will be required to pay the balance of the purchase price within

seven days after expiration of the initial or successive time allowed for tender of upset bids.

Dated and posted: October 26th, 2016 Jacqueline A. Newton, Commissioner N.C. State Bar #18361 P.O. Box 1580 (910) 300-6391 Phone (910) 300-6393 Fax #7523 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2016 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 67 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jeremiah B. Reeves, Jr. and Jackie W. Reeves, (Jackie W. Reeves, deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jeremiah B. Reeves, Jr. aka Jerry B. Reeves, Jr., Trustee of the Family Trust established under Article IV of the Jackie Ann Williams Reeves Revocable Trust Agreement dated October 31, 2000) to A. Grant Whitney, Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of August, 2003, and recorded in Book 2190, Page 026, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on November 22, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Topsail, in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe in the southeastern right of way line of Washington Acres Road, 40 feet wide, said iron pipe being measured along said southeastern right of way line of Washington Acres Road South 36 degrees 22 minutes West 273.54 feet from the most southern corner of the James B. Hauser and wife Virginia H. Hauser lot as shown on a map entitled “Map of Survey of Road Dedications for Long Point Estates” as recorded in Map Book 30 at Page 27 of the Pender County Registry; running thence from said beginning point South 53 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds East 213.46 feet to a P.K. nail in a concrete bulkhead, passing over an inline iron pipe at 118.24 feet; running thence along said bulkhead, the high water line of Topsail Sound, the following 2 courses and distances: 1. South 39 degrees 19 minutes 34 seconds West 14.93 feet and 2. South 39 degrees 38 minutes 32 seconds West 85.23 feet to a P.K. nail; running thence North 53 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds West 207.82 feet to an iron pipe in the above mentioned southeastern right of way line of Washington Acres Road, passing over an inline iron pipe at 88.47 feet; running thence with said southeastern right of way line of Washington Acres Road, North 36 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds East 100.00 feet to the beginning point and containing 21,067.4 square feet and being known as Lot 2 Rev. of Long Point Estates. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2110 Washington Acres Road, Hampstead, North Carolina. Together with an easement for egress and ingress over Washington Acres Road as shown on the above mentioned map recorded in Map Book 30 at Page 27 of the Pender County Registry. The above description was prepared by Johnie C. Garrason, Registered Land Surveyor No. L-1347.

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

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

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/ security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens The Media of Record for the People of Pender County. or encumbrances of record and any 201-A Westreleases.

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

If the trustee is unable to convey

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1178481 (FC.FAY) #7478 11/10, 11/17/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:13-CVS-1047 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

LONNIE B. WILLIAMS, SR., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RAYMOND H. HOLLAND, JR. TRUST, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in PENDER COUNTY v. LONNIE B. WILLIAMS, SR., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RAYMOND H. HOLLAND, JR. TRUST, owner, et. al., 13-CVS-1047, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 11/18/2016, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: 2248-64-8961-0000; 2248-65-3979-0000; 2248-75-1781-0000; 2248-75-3267-0000; 2258-04-2134-0000; 2258-04-2146-0000; 2258-04-3253-0000; and, 2259-09-3707-0000 This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Posted: November 2, 2016.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7527 11/10, 11/17/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:15-CVS-811 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

JACQUELINE K. WEST, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. JACQUELINE K. WEST, owner, et. al., 15-CVS-811, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 11/18/2016, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: BEING all of Lot 24, Section 2 of Saddle Ridge Estates, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 22 at Page 68 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

(PID: 2274-57-5844-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improve-

ment assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Posted: November 2, 2016.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7528 11/10, 11/17/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #:15-CVS-914 PENDER COUNTY et. al., Plaintiff(s), v.

JENNIFER BASS, owner, et. al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with an Order entered in Pender County v. JENNIFER BASS, owner, et. al., 15-CVS-914, (Pender County, North Carolina), the undersigned shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at the western door of the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw, North Carolina at 12:00 Noon, 11/18/2016, that property located in Pender County, North Carolina, described as: A certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Caswell Township, Pender County, North Carolina and being part of lot 2, Battleground Estates as recorded in Pender County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron on the northern right of way of Slocum Trail – State Road 1100 (100 ft public right of way), said iron is located at the intersection of the northern right of way of Slocum Trail and the western right of way of H.E. Hales Drive (60 ft. private right of way). Proceed from said point of beginning and with the northern right of way of Slocum Trail N 67-30-43 W 120.00 ft. to an iron, thence leaving said right of way of Slocum Trail N 2229-17 E 170.00 ft. to an iron, thence S67-30-43 E 120.00 ft. to an iron, on the western right of way of H.E. Hales Drive thence with said right of way S 22-29-17 W 170.00 ft. to the point of beginning and containing 0.468 of an acre.

(PID: 2266-31-2140-0000) This sale shall be for cash and a deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid shall be required of the highest bidder at the sale.

This sale shall be subject to any encumbrances which have priority over the tax liens of Pender County, all deferred taxes, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not delinquent as of the filing of the confirmation of sale, and all outstanding city and county taxes and improvement assessments not included in the above order.

Posted: November 3, 2016.

Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., Commissioner #7530 11/10, 11/17/2016 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 171 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Turner L. Ezzell and Jennifer L. Ezzell to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of August, 2010, and recorded in Book 3808, Page 0030, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on November 22, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Burgaw, in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in Burgaw Township, Pender County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake on the Southern right of way line of the Burgaw-Penderlea Road (Secondary Road #1332) at a point where the Southeastern line of a 30 foot dedicated road intersects said Southern right of way line, which said point is located 15 feet from the Northeast corner of J.T. Wells’ Lot #14 of the “Barden Farms Subdivision”, as shown in Map Book 2 page 9 of Registry of Pender County, and running thence from said iron stake thus located and with the Southern right of way line of the Burgaw-Penderlea Road, South 61 degrees 16 minutes East 97.5 feet to a stake in said Southern right of way line, McKoy’s corner; thence South 34 degrees 10 minutes West 200 feet to a stake; thence North 61 degrees 16 minutes West 97.5 feet to a stake in the Southeastern line of the aforementioned 30 foot dedicated road; thence with the Southeastern line of said road, North 34 degrees 10 minutes East 200 feet to the point of Beginning, containing .45 of an acre, more or less. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1781 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, North Carolina. TOGETHER with the water well rights conferred by that Agreement recorded in Book 459 page 239

of the Registry of Pender County.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

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

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

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

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee.

If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1180426 (FC.FAY) #7535 11/10, 11/17/2016 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION COUNTY OF PENDER STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT 16 SP 206 Wanda Faye Adams, et al. vs.

Leroy Dixon, Jr., et al.

TO: Leroy Dixon, Jr.; Willie James Hall, Jr.; Karen R. Manassa; Shirley Powell; Antrone Wall and Any Unknown Successors In Interest to James Johnson, Lillian Powell, The Spouse of Daisy Dixon and John Dixon 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 a partition by sale of the real property located in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina and described in the deed recorded in Deed Book 193, at page 550, of the Registry of Pender County, North Carolina.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than December 28, 2016. Upon your failure to do so, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

Robert H. Corbett, Attorney for Plaintiffs P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #7537 11/17, 11/24, 12/1/2016

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Pender Health department holds Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Vote and Vax at polls in Burgaw

By Elisabeth Almekinder, RN Pender County Health Department Special to the Post & Voice The Pender County Health Department held a Vote and Vax event at the election polls in Burgaw from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Nov. 8.

“We gave 26 flu vaccines during the Vote and Vax event,” said Amanda Barbee, RN, with Pender County Health Department. “People were very friendly and appreciative, and they thought it was a great idea to have a one-stop shop.”

The Vote and Vax was made possible through collaboration with Dennis Boyle at the Pender County Board of elections. For more information on the Vote and Vax program,

Pirates Continued from page 9A Pirates showed significant improvement in ball movement, pressure defense, and overall speed of the game. Rochelle is now hoping that improvement transcends the summer and carries over to the 2016-17 basketball season, and it appears it just may do that.

The Pirates lost several good players – three-year starting point guard Drew Bagwell, Nathan Gilgo, Chris Byrd, Michael Dillon, and Jay Long – from his first team, but this year’s Pirate version returns six solid players with varsity experience while adding some talented newcomers to the equation, prompting Rochelle to cautiously say, “We just hope to improve from last year.”

There are still the so-called “Big Boys” to deal with in Ashley (11-14, 5-7 last year; graduated 7 seniors), Hoggard (19-9, 9-3; graduated 7), Laney (12-15, 5-7; graduated 9), and New Hanover (24-6, 12-0; graduated 5) along with 3A foe West Brunswick (19-8, 9-3; graduated 8), but graduation at those schools has quite possibly closed the gap. A pre-conference schedule that includes Dixon (15-12), North Brunswick (12-16), Coastal Christian (18-8), and Pender County foes Pender (6-15) and Trask (24-5) should provide a glimpse into what lies ahead when conference play does roll around.

Back to lead the charge for the Pirates is senior guard Alec Baker, last year’s lead-

Baseball Continued from page 8A and to my family. I’ve wanted to do this since I was eight-years old and I found out what a scholarship was, and I wanted to have it so this is unbelievable. Knowing all the hard work the coaches put in with me, and all the hard work I’ve done, to be able to sit here and do this is truly amazing. Topsail has been a blessing, and to be a part of everything we’ve accomplished the last four years will always be special to me.”

Madole had a .305 batting average with 32 hits, 9 RBIs, and 8 doubles. His fielding percentage at first was a remarkable .982 with just four errors in 225 chances.

“There were a couple of different places but UNCG, once I arrived there and met the coaching staff, I knew that was home for me, looking at the campus and seeing the baseball program, and hearing what their goals are. That is was a program I wanted to be a part of,” said Madole, who plans to major in Kinesiology as a prelude to attending either dental or physical therapy school.

“They said they wanted me as a first baseman, although I might play a little outfield, but I am a first baseman and that’s here I want to play,” Madole said. ”This means a lot and I don’t think it’s really hit me yet. “I’ve worked so hard for this since I can’t remember, and now I get to play in college is amazing. I have to thank my family, my friends, my teammates, and my coaches. Playing here has played a huge role in my success. I just decided this is what I want to do, and

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Now that we are almost in the height of flu season, officials are still urging residents to get immunized against influenza. Between December and February is considered peak flu season, and the Pender County Health Department has plenty of vaccine ready for area residents.

So far, Pender County Health Department has not seen its first case of the flu. That makes it the perfect time to get vaccinated. Vaccinations are available at the Pender County Health Department from 8-11 a.m. and from 1-4 p.m., Monday through Friday, to receive a flu vaccination. Call the Pender County Health Department at (910) 259-1230, for more information. ing scorer with 14.0 and a 3-year starter. Also back are seniors Kodiak Nestor-Dowling, Johnny Tartaglione, Owen Ellis, Clay Parker, and Darden Veithoven.

“Kodiak is a four-year starter who is versatile and can play and defend the wing and the post. I expect him to step up this year in regards to scoring,” Rochelle said. “Johnny has improved a lot throughout the year. He can shoot well and drove to the basket, and he is very athletic.

“I expect Owen to really step up this year. He is tall and long and has improved tremendously since last season.

Clay and Darden have been working hard in the offseason and they will give us depth at the post position. Both are good rebounders.”

Rochelle is also high on a quartet – Caleb Bloodworth, Jacob “Hurricane” Floyd, Brandon Lofton, and Jarris Long – of newcomers.

“Caleb is a good ball handler that can score and will give us another scoring option, Rochelle said. “Jacob is also a good ball handler and one of the best defenders on the team.

He is quick and athletic. Brandon had long, long arms and is a good rebounder, and Jarris is a shooter who will give us another scoring option.”

Rochelle said there could also be a couple of other varsity candidates, who are ready to move up to the varsity level.

The Pirates open with backto-back games against Dixon on Friday (Nov. 18) and Monday (Nov. 21) before heading to Leland for a game against the Scorpions of North Brunswick on Tuesday, Nov. 29. this is where I wanted to be as a senior in high school.

Phelps is headed to Presbyterian where he intends to major in Engineering.

“I was looking at schools like Davidson and North Florida, and some others, but Presbyterian is where I felt like I was at home when I took my visit, I felt I was already a part of the program, and it was a real joy to go there and see that the coaches had a real connection to the players,” said Phelps, who was 3-2 with a 2.33 ERA. “Today means a lot. I’ve sat here and seen other players sign to go to college and I knew I wanted to do that. The coaches here mean the world to me and it was a great learning experience that is definitely preparing me for college.”

St. Ledger, who is headed to Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas where he will major in Business Management with a focus on Sports’ Marketing.

St. Ledger was 1-0 with a 2.33 ERA in 11 appearances for the Pirates last year.

“I was looking at a few local schools but Harding stood out to me, it was almost like a calling with the Christianity base and the education I was looking for.” St. Ledger said. “I fell in love with it at first sight. For me, I am going to go in and be the best version of me I can be, and if that means a starting spot so be it, and if not, I will continue to work for it.

“I can’t put into words what today means to me, and what these guys, this team, this school, means to me. I think, if there was a word closer than brothers, I would use it, but I love each and every one of these guys, and our chemistry of playing together since we were 11 or 12 years old is what binds us together.”

15 SP 99 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by John William Davis and Viola Davis to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated July 17, 2001 and recorded on July 18, 2001 in Book 1740 at Page 195, 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 29, 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: Located in Union Township, Pender County, state of North Carolina, and being described as follows: beginning at a stake that may be located by commencing at N. C. Geodetic Station “Pigford” and running thence first S85°51’55”W 498.05 feet to an existing railroad spike that is located in the center of the pavement of N. C. Highway No. 11 and at the old Southwest corner of the larger tract of land of which this land is a part and then running with the old West line of said tract of land of which this land is a part N12°43’17”W 479.22 feet to an iron stake that is located N77°16’38”E 13.49 feet from the center of the pavement of N. C. Secondary Road No. 1322 and at the beginning corner of the tract of land hereinafter described and from said beginning corner so located running thence as follows: 1. N77°16’38”E 16.51 feet to an iron stake that is located in the East edge of the 60.00 feet wide rightof-way of N. C. Secondary Road No. 1322; 2. Thence; the same course continued N77°16’38”E 164.79 feet to an existing iron stake; 3. Thence, S12°43’51”E 132.27 feet to an iron stake; 4. Thence, S77°16’38”W 164.55 feet to an iron stake that is located in the East edge of the 60.00 feet wide right-of-way of N. C. Secondary Road No. 1322; 5.

Thence, the same course continued S77°16’38”W 16.77 feet to an iron stake that is located in an old line of the larger tract of land of which this land is a part; 6. Thence, with said old line N12°43’17”W 132.27 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.55 acre, more or less, of which 0.50 acre, more or less, is located outside the right-of-way of N. C. Secondary Road No. 1322, as surveyed by William W. Blanchard, P.L.S. No. L-0619, on January 20, 2000, with all lines shown correct in their angular relations and relative to N. C. grid notes (N.A.D. 1983). The N. C. grid coordinates (N.A.D. 1983) of “Pigford” are: N=336,912.50 feet, E=2,293,758.63 feet and the N. C. grid coordinates (N.A.D. 1983) of the beginning corner referred to above are: N=337, 344.04, E=2,293,156.36. The above described land is a part of that land described as Tract No. 3 in a deed from Eddie B. Tate and wife, Dorothy S. Tate, to Curly Faye Carroll, Juliet Newton, and Lewis E. Tate, dated July 20, 1988 and recorded in Book 715, Page 119, Pender County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 78 Tate Road, Willard, NC 28478.

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 All Lawful Heirs of John Williams Davis a/k/a John William Davis.

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 Aaron B. Anderson, NCSB No. 26057 Attorney for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5710 Oleander Drive, Ste. 204 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 202-2940 Fax: (910) 202-2941 File No.: 14-18390-FC01 #7525 11/17, 11/24/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ANGELO DePAOLA 16 E 455 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Angelo DePaola, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I Nunalee, Resident Process Agent of the decedent’s estate, on or before February 18, 2017 at Post Office Box 598, Hampstead NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Resident Process Agent.

Estate of Angelo DePaola c/o Mark I Nunalee, Resident Process Agent BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #7536 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2016 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 16SP187 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY MICHAEL LORNE KING AND LISA KING DATED MAY 31, 2002 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1893 AT PAGE 320 AND REFORMED BY DEFAULT JUDGMENT RECORDED MARCH 29, 2016, IN BOOK 4617, PAGE 467, AND FURTHER REFORMED BY DEFAULT JUDGMENT RECORDED MAY 11, 2016, IN BOOK 4619, PAGE 2816 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power 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 3:00PM on November 29, 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: All of Lot #3 according to that certain map duly recorded in the Registry of Pender County in Map Book 14, at Page 51, said map being entitled Map of Survey for Heirs of A. L. Hall Estate and being prepared by Garland B. Williams, Registered Land Surveyor, dated February 1976.

Said property also including a permanently affixed manufactured home identified as follows: Manufacturer’s Name: Fleetwood Homes of NC, Inc. Length x Width: 60.7 x 27 HUD Label No. (s) RAD1235814 & RAD1235815 Manufacturer’s Serial No(s) and Model Unit Designation: NCFLY69A/ B18465-WP23-4603P And Being more commonly known as: 725 Newkirk Rd, Watha, NC 28478 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Michael Lorne King.

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 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 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 November 8, 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/ 13-052776 #7538 11/17, 11/24/2016

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 16SP179 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ELLIS RAY WHEELER AND JANICE REGINA WHEELER DATED JUNE 21, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3462 AT PAGE 333 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power 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 3:00PM on November 29, 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: BEING all of Lot No. 4 of LONGVIEW SUBDIVISION (Revised) as shown on a map of same title, prepared by Cowan & Jones, P.A. of Burgaw, N.A. Said map is duly recorded in Map Book 25, Page 105 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

And Being more commonly known as: 3650 Whitestocking Rd, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of Janice Regina Wheeler.

The property to be offered pur-

suant 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 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 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 November 8, 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/ 16-084603 #7539 11/17, 11/24/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF OVIA LANE CARSCADDON HOWARD 16 E 461 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Ovia Lane Carscaddon Howard, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Stacey Lynn Haines, Executrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before February 18, 2017 at 601 Hughes Road, Hampstead NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executrix.

Stacey Lynn Haines, Executrix Estate of Ovia Lane Carscaddon Howard c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #7541 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2016

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The third annual Operation Thanksgiving Blessings will be Nov. 24 in Burgaw at the home of Bill and Heather O’Brien. The gathering will last from noon until dark. All active duty, veterans and their families are invited to attend. The idea first came about two years ago. The couple invited about 20 friends and coworkers to their home who were military spouses that were unable to be with their families for Thanksgiving. The 20 invitations grew to 80 the first year, and about 250 attended last year. This Thanksgiving, they plan to cook three whole hogs, several turkeys and lots of other food. Fowler’s Funflatables will donate an assortment of bounce houses, and there will be music. It will be a time for the veterans and their families to come out for fellowship and food, and to relax and have a good time. This year’s event, however, will not be quite as large as last, due to the recent flooding on the property. “Our whole property flooded out, but we managed to get everything cleaned up pretty well,� said Bill O’Brien. “I took some leave from work, and I have been working on getting the house back up to par. We were blessed because when it happened, it exposed a rotten section on the back side of the house around the doors. I finally got all that fixed and just about put back together, so I think we’re pretty well set up. Now it’s just a matter of getting all the pieces put in place, cooking everything and feeding everybody. We just hope everybody comes out and has a good time.� O’Brien said that behind every decent man, there’s an awesome wife, and his is no different. She originally came up with the idea when, at her veterinary office in Jacksonville, some of the people at work were unable to go home for Thanksgiving. Their husbands were either deployed or getting ready to deploy, so the O’Brien’s invited them to their place for Thanksgiving. They also started Veteran Owned, Veteran Grown, LLC, with the mission of reaching veterans and their families. The O’Briens embrace the belief that veteran farmers play a vital role in the security and quality of our food supply; and that just because they have headed down a new path in life does not mean that they are any less vital to our country. This year, They have also established their own nonprofit, Patriot Farmer Foundation, which exists to support the work that Veteran Owned, Veteran Grown does. The combined efforts have been able to help provide holistic healthcare to veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injuries and other issues; and to offset the costs for treatments the VA doesn’t offer. “Our whole mission is to recognize the veterans and those on active duty, and keep the focus on them. It’s shocking to find out the people that I never knew were veterans. There are people who come out to support us that I never would have guessed would have been interested in supporting our cause. It’s been an eye-opener for me, it’s taught me quite a few lessons and it’s been a great opportunity. As much as I’ve learned, it’s only been going on for a few years. The ride’s just starting, and I’m looking forward to seeing where it goes. We put it together, but God brings it the rest of the way. It’s always a blessing. It’s not because of us; it’s because of all the people that get involved, and because of the veterans and their families that come,� said O’Brien.

O’Brien said that they always end up having a lot of help with the gathering. Step Up for Soldiers provides both volunteers and monetary support. Step Up For Soldiers is an all-volunteer non-profit organization started in 2004 to help returning soldiers with loss of limb and mobility problems, as well as their families. Donations from places like Fowler’s Funflatables are also a huge draw at the Thanksgiving event, entertaining the children while allowing the parents to relax. “To have those kids - and they are kids, as they’re getting off the bus, come and hand me their cell phone; and it’s their mom and dad on the phone telling me, ‘Thank you for being my kid’s parent today.’ That’s a huge responsibility, but a huge honor, too. That was a blessing on us last year, and I think we are well on our way to something special developing this year, from the responses I’ve gotten so far. We don’t want anyone to spend Thanksgiving alone. Parents can come out and know the kids are safe, they’re around like-minded people, and everybody can just relax for the day and get really stuffed. It’s a winning combination,� said O’Brien.

Operation Thanksgiving Blessings will be held at 7356 NC Hwy. 53 E. in Burgaw. For more information, contact Bill O’Brien at (910) 231-1264.

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Religion

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Dealing with disappointment

By Rev. Ken Smith Atkinson Baptist Church Special to the Post & Voice

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He asked the Lord, “Why have you brought this trouble on your servant? What have I done to displease you that you put the burden of all these people on me? Did I conceive all these people? Did I give them birth? Why do you tell me to carry them in my arms, as a nurse carries an infant, to the land you promised on oath to their ancestors? Where can I get meat for all these people?

They keep wailing to me, ‘Give us meat to eat!’ Numbers 11:11-13 Everyone, even those of deep Christian faith, will face disappointment, failure, sorrow and loss. All of us will have ambitions that somehow remain out of reach. All of us will suffer temporary setbacks

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or alienations from loved ones.

When we read about the life of Moses we discover he was no exception.

One day he asked God, “Why give me such a burden and then abandon me? Why haven’t you rewarded me for my good work?� Moses assumed that God had turned against him because of all the unpleasant experiences he had while trying to lead the Hebrews through the wilderness. Just like you and I, Moses sometimes allowed the problems he faced seem larger than the Provider of his faith.

Kay Arthur, founder of Precept Ministries International, said “The disappointment has come not because God desires to hurt you or make you miserable or to demoralize you or ruin your life or keep you from ever knowing happiness. He wants you to be

perfect and complete in every our faith, about the hereafaspect, lacking nothing. It’s ter, or about any other aspect not the easy times that make of life, let us confront those you more like Jesus, but the doubts and share them with hard times.�

God. An answer will come to We all have our own des- us, although not always the ert experiences, when we feel one we might want or desire. spiritually dry. Sometimes We learn from Romans the glowing, growing, grip- 8:28, “And we know that all ping relationship with God things work together for we once had shrivels up and good to them that love God, we don’t quite know why. At to them who are the called such times, we may struggle according to his purpose.� with our faith.

Since we trust in the faithfulThat is the time to cry out ness of God we should never to God with honest, soul-bear- try to conceal anything from ing, anguished prayers. We our Master. should not feel afraid to pray This week, I encourage honestly in times of doubt or you to be honest in the midst distress. Maybe you just need of troubling experiences, and to be told, “It is okay to pray use them to bind yourself to for understanding.�

God and His strength, power, All of us should pray hon- wisdom and judgment. You estly, especially in times of can ask God to enable you to doubt or distress. God will reorient your priorities to not be hurt by anything we more closely parallel the perdo and we will not alienate fect example established from God by our crying out for un- the Bible. derstanding, wisdom, correcOne day the disappointtion or help. Therefore, let’s ments in life will make sense not be afraid to bare our souls if we remain faithful to the to God. One who called us to follow until noon.

If we have doubts about and trust Him. Most all types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger and hotdog buns November 18-19 are available. s*ORDAN S #HAPEL 5NITED -ETHODIST Church, 4670 Stag Park Road in Burgaw will hold their Fall Bazaar Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Come check out all the handmade and homemade items for sale.

For more information or directions call 910-602-2052.

Bread giveaway at Herring’s Chapel UMC Herring’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 1697 Herring’s Chapel Rd. Burgaw, has a free bread giveaway every Saturday from 10 a.m

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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.

308 W. Fremont Street Burgaw, NC 910-259-2364

Send your church events to: posteditor@post-voice.com

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

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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

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

WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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.

An Episcopal - Lutheran Community 506 S. McNeil Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.5541

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

www.BurgawBaptistChurch.org

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

ST. M ARY’S CHURCH

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.

Thanksgiving recipes

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Hope’s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and friends.

May this wonderful time of sharing good food and friendship be one of thankfulness.

To help you celebrate the holiday here are two Blue Ribbon winning breads, Sweet Potato Bread and Cheese and Kernel Corn Cornbread, also a Poppy Seed Muffin recipe, that I have received from the 2016 Cape Fear County Fair.

You might consider adding one of these breads to your dining menu.

Enjoy!

Sweet potato bread Blue Ribbon Makes 2 loaves.

2 cups granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons Chinese FiveSpice powder or ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda Ÿ cup butter melted 1 cup chopped pecans (Optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease two loaf pans ( 8x4inches) In a bowl stir together sugar, eggs, sweet potatoes, and vanilla; mix well. In another bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and Chinese Five-Spice; stir into sweet potato mixture, blend

well. Stir in melted butter and mix well. Fold in nuts if desired.

Pour batter into loaf pans.

Bake in a 350-degree oven for one hour or until it tests done.

Cool in pans for 15 minutes then remove from pans and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

Cheese and kernel corn cornbread Blue Ribbon Ÿ cup butter, melted 1Ÿ cups stone ground yellow cornmeal ž cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 4 ounces extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 can yellow ker nel cor n, drained 1Ÿ cups buttermilk 2 large eggs Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Butter a 9-inch square baking dish, set aside.

In a bowl whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl mix together buttermilk and eggs; add to dry ingredients, mix well.

Stir in melted butter and mix well, then fold in shredded cheese and corn; mix well, do not over mix just until moistened.

Bake in 425-degree oven for 25 minutes or until a golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Poppy seed muffins Blue Ribbon Makes 6-8 muffins. This recipe may be doubled.

1 cup all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon plus one teaspoons poppy seeds ž cup buttermilk ½ cup brown sugar Ÿ cup butter, melted 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 large orange 2½ teaspoons orange zest 1½ cups confectioners’ sugar

2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Lightly grease a muffin pan.

In a bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and poppy seeds; make a well in the center of the mixture. In another bowl mix together buttermilk, sugar, melted butter, and orange zest. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.

Spoon the batter into prepared muffin cups, filling 2/3 full.

Bake in a 400-degree oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Immediately remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

In a bowl stir together confectioners’ sugar and orange juice (add some poppy seeds, if desired) until smooth and is desired consistency. Dip the tops of the muffins into the glaze. Let stand for 15 minutes or until the glaze is set.

Meatballs with cranberry sauce About three dozen meatballs.

Serve as an appetizer. ž pound ground beef or Italian sweet sausage 1/3 cup sweet onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes 1 tablespoon dried sweet basil flakes Ÿ cup Italian flavored bread crumbs Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 large egg, slightly beaten Sauce 1 12-ounce bottle chili sauce (one and a half cups) ½ 16-ounce can jellied cranberry sauce (one cup) Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl stir ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, basil, parsley, egg, salt and pepper until well mixed. Shape into 1-inch balls; place in an ungreased 15x10-inch baking pan.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in the center.

In a large saucepan, stir together chili sauce and cranberry sauce until well blended.

Heat to boiling over medium heat. Lower heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add meatballs to sauce; stir to coat. Cook over medium heat about five minutes stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.

Pumpkin swirl brownies Makes 16 brownies.

1 4-ounce package cream cheese, softened (half an 8-ounce package) ½ cup canned pumpkin puree 1 large egg 3 tablespoons g ranulated sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon Chinese Five-Spice powder or ground cinnamon Brownies 1 box good brownie mix Ÿ cup Heath chips Ÿ cup canola oil 2 tablespoons water 1 large egg Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease bottom only of a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, with an electric mixer beat cream cheese, pumpkin, egg, sugar, vanilla, and Chinese FiveSpice on low speed until smooth. Set aside.

Prepare brownie batter as directed on the box, using Ÿ cup oil, two tablespoons water, and one egg. Stir in Heath chips, mix evenly. Spread ž of the batter into the prepared pan. Spoon filling by tablespoonfuls evenly over batter.

Spoon remaining brownie batter over filling. With a butter knife cut through the batter several times for a marbled design.

Bake in a 350-degree oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted one inch from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely.

Cut into four-by-four rows.

Store covered in the refrigerator.

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

DAR meeting Nov. 17 Battle of Moores Creek Bridge Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a regular chapter meeting in The Pender County Library at 103 S. Cowan Street Burgaw at noon Nov. 17 This meeting will recognize the four area high school students selected DAR Good Citizens. The high schools are: Pender, Pender Early College,Topsail, and Heidi Trask.

The students and principals, guidance counselors, superintendent and other facility will be recognized. All students entered a DAR national essay contest and local judges (non partisan) were selected to determine a winning essay. The winners will be announced at the meeting.

A chapter business meeting will follow a reception to honor the 2016 DAR Good Citizens, their families and the facility and staff members as well as the judges.

Eligibility into membership is any woman not less than 18 years of age, who is lineally descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing loyalty to the cause of American Independence, served as a sailor, or a soldier or civil officer in one of several Colonies or States, or in the United Colonies or States or as a recognized patriot, or rendered material aid thereto, provided as applicant for the chapter membership is personally acceptable to the chapter.

Disaster Recovery Center open in Pender County The Pender County Office of Emergency Management announced FEMA, Nor th Carolina Emergency Management and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Pender County today. “Pender County residents who suffered losses and damages as a result of Hurricane Matthew can now get information about available state and federal assistance from the DRC staff. The staff will assist

and answer questions,� said Tom Collins, Pender County Emergency Manager. “The recovery specialists will provide accessible, direct support to survivors through registration, referrals, case management, SBA disaster loan support, Hazard Mitigation education and other programs.�

Collins said the DRC is set up at Malpass Corner Elementary School, 4992 Malpass Corner Rd. in Burgaw. “Staff is available Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.,� said Collins. “The DRC will remain open until further notice.�

Residents who have phone and/or Internet access may register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362. Residents with hearing or speech disabilities may use the TTY by calling 800-462-7585. Smartphone users can also download the FEMA Mobile App and apply for assistance. Help is available in most languages,

and information on the registration process is available in American Sign Language at fema.gov/media-library/ assets/videos/111546. “FEMA grants do not have to be repaid,� said Collins. “FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid, or other federal benefits.�

Collins said victims of Hurricane Matthew should register, even if they have insurance. “FEMA can’t duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled,� Collins said. “When in doubt, call the FEMA helpline,� Collins said.

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.

Turkey Drop Nov. 19 The Knights of Columbus Harry “Hap� J. Hansen lll, Council 12281, of Hampstead will be holding a turkey drop Nov. 19. Turkeys will be collected at All Saints Catholic Church at 18737 U.S. Highway 17 N. from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

All of these turkeys will be distributed to the food pantries in Hampstead, Surf City and Sneads Ferry. The Knights will gladly accept any other donation for these food pantries.

Thursday, November 17 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, November 18 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. s6ETERANS $AY PROGRAM AT THE "URGAW $EPOT A M s6ETERANS $AY PROGRAM AT THE 'AZEBO IN (AMPSTEAD 6ILlage at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, November 22 The Burgaw Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Burgaw Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Members do not have to live in Burgaw to be a member of this service organization. For more information, call Alan King at 910-789-1074.

Wednesday, November 23 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 12:30 p.m. at the Belvedere Country Club, 2368 Country Club Drive in Hampstead.

Thursday, November 24 Happy Thanksgiving Tuesday Nov. 29 s4HE +NIGHTS OF #OLUMBUS #OUNCIL MEETS THE SECOND and fourth Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 16660 U.S. Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s4HE 3ONS OF #ONFEDERATE 6ETERANS #APTAIN $AVID 7ILLIAMS (OLLY 3HELTER 6OLUNTEERS #AMP MEETS ON THE fourth Thursday each month at Holland’s Shelter Creek Restaurant, N.C. 53 East. at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, November 30 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 12:30 p.m. at the Belvedere Country Club, 2368 Country Club Drive in Hampstead.

We can make a difference for Thanksgiving and Christmas for others so please come out and let’s make this a huge success. For more information, call 910-741-8007 or 207272-8805.

Herring’s Chapel United Methodist Church Benefit Nov. 19 The men of Herring’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 1697 Herring’s Chapel Road, Burgaw NC, will host a fish fry (spots) for Terry Herring, Saturday, November 19, 2016 beginning at 11 a.m. until.

Terry has ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and is confined to a wheelchair.

His disease has advanced so that he can’t move his arms, hands or legs-yet he is an avid and faithful witness for Jesus Christ.

The money will be used to help provide him with a caregiver.

The event will take place at the church. $7.00 per plate and donations will be accepted.

For more information contact Rev. William Pearsall at 259-4038.

Photo contributed

The Burgaw Belles, Silver Belles, Rocky Point and Shelter Neck home-makers groups of the Extension and Community Association won second place for their educational booth at the New Hanover County Fair. Pictured left to right are Kay Frazier, Mildred Brooke, Louise Eisenhauer, Crystal Friant, Annette Page

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