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

The hearing was moved from the Nov. 18 meeting.

Pender County Planning Department is requesting the approval of an update to the Pender County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Along with the ordinance update, Pender County is also requesting approval of 47 Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panels that were issued to Pender County in August 2014 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

All FIRM panels under consideration are located

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in western Pender County.

A detailed description of the proposed changes and the updated FIRM panels are available in the Pender County Planning and Community Development Department Offices.

The updated Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and adopted FIRM panels will take effect Dec. 6 in accordance with state guidelines.

Pender County Commissioners will take up the Rate Map panels during the public hearing portion of the Dec. 2 meeting. The hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m.

The public is welcome to speak at the hearing and need to sign up in order to do so.

Government offices closed for holiday Thursday Nov. 28-29.

The Surf City town hall will be closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 28-29.

Topsail Beach town hall will be closed for the holiday Nov. 28-29.

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From Staff Reports Pender County government offices and municipal governments will be closed this week for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Pender County government offices will be closed Wednesday Nov. 27-29.

Burgaw town offices will close for the holiday from

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The Surf City Christmas tree burns brightly at dusk after the town held the lighting ceremony Nov. 23.

The Surf City event kicks off the Christmas season in Pender County, with holiday events planned across the area. Topsail Beach and Burgaw plan tree lighting festivities on Nov. 30 for Topsail Beach and Nov. 29 for Burgaw.

Month long Christmas celebration at Poplar Grove

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Poplar Grove will hold its Merry Little Christmas Festival for two weekends

in December. The public is will have lots of decorated mas wishes both weekends invited to attend the unique trees, Mr. Twister with his Friday from 5:30-7:30 p.m.; European winter bazaar balloon creations and loads Saturday from 10:30 a.m. experience on the following of other activities for the until 12:30 p.m., 1:30-3:30 dates: Dec. 6,7 and 8 and kids.â€? p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Dec. 13, 14 and 15. Guests The grounds, outbuild- Snow Queen will appear at can shop with more than ings and manor house will the Gazebo from 5:30-7:30 70 arts and craft vendors, be specially lit with inter- p.m. Friday; 1-3 p.m. and with different vendors on active experiences. The fun 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday; and site each weekend. Six food will begin on the grounds from 1-3 p.m. Sunday. trucks will participate not Dec. 6 from 5 p.m. and will Admission will include only during the daytime last until 8 p.m. Evening a blazing bonfire for roasthours, but into the evening Candlelight Tours will also ing marshmallows, and acas well. That’s when their be offered, with reserva- tivities for the family that tents and the grounds will tions required in advance. will include a letter writing come to life with magical Self-guided daytime station to post those little • Zero Mowers starry Push lights. Mowers • Lawn toursTractors of the manor houseTurn wishes to the North Pole. will be offered Dec. 7 from There will be a variety of “There will be tons of Trimmers & Chainsaws scenes and vignettes, in- 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. (no lawn games, a USO vignette cluding some new ones this reservations required), to write letters to our solyear,â€? began Poplar Grove plus evening Candlelight diers serving abroad and Event Director Suzette Tours with reservation in concurrent outdoor screenCooper. “We will have a advance. Self-guided day- ings of a few classic movie life-size Rudolph and the time tours of Manor House favorites. Visitors can also gang pulling Santa’s sleigh, will also be available Dec. 8 peek inside the Toy Junk and the Snow Queen will throughout the day from 10 Shop in the Blacksmith come to life for a visit with a.m. until 4 p.m.

Studio. the kids. Santa will be here The same tour schedule Mr. Twister will be on outside his workshop for a will repeat the following site as well as a special visit visit and there will be bon- weekend beginning Dec. 13 by Mark from The Broccoli fires, marshmallow roasts and ending Dec. 15. Santa and classic movies. We will be available for ChristContinued on page 2A

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Pender County Arrest Report

Information in this report is provided by the Pender County Sheriff’s Department, which is responsible for the content.

An arrest does not always result in a conviction in court.

s4HOMAS !NTHONY !LLEN !NNEBELLE ,ANE Hampstead. Driving while license revoked (two counts), misdemeanor death by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter. Arrest by PC Sheriffs Office. Incarcerated under $1,003,000 secured bond. s*OSEPH %DWARD !USTIN )) 3HAW (IGHWAY Rocky Point. Felony probation violation (two counts), communicating threats, simple affray, driving while license revoked. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $111,200 secured bond. s$ARRELL "LANKS .ORTH 4IMBERLY "URGAW Conspiracy to sell cocaine (two counts), conspiracy to deliver cocaine (two counts), maintain vehicle/dwelling/ place for controlled substance( two counts), surrender of surety. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $73,000 secured bond. s'RAHAM 3EBASTIAN #AMACHO 3UMMERSET ,ANDING (AMPSTEAD #ONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL UNDER 19, resisting/obstructing/delaying officer. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. s$RAMECO "ERNARD &ARRIOR %VERETTE 2OAD Rocky Point. Trafficking in cocaine. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $250,000 secured bond. s$EJESHEA .AOMI &EASTER . 4IMBERLY ,ANE 27 Burgaw. Obtain property by false pretense. Arrest

by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $2,000 secured bond. s!DRIAN $OUGLAS &ERGUSON (IGHSMITH 2OAD Unit A Burgaw. Communicating threats. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Incarcerated under $2,500 secured bond. s%FREN /RTIZ 'ARCIA !UTRY 2OAD "URGAW Driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger.

Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $1,500 secured bond. s2OBBIE $EAL (ILL "ELLHAMMON 2OCKY 0OINT Driving while impaired. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $1,000 secured bond. s:ACHARY 'RAHAM (ORRELL "EATTYS "RIDGE Road Atkinson. Felony possession of stolen goods (two counts) , larceny after breaking/entering (two counts), felony breaking/entering (two counts), misdemeanor probation violation, felony probation violation, misdemeanor probation violation out of county, felony probation violation out of county. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office.

Incarcerated under $24,000 secured bond. s4ONIA "ORDEAUX *ORDAN 0AMELAS 0LACE ,OT 3B Rocky Point. Possession of marijuana greater than

OZ TO OZ DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED ALTERED REGistration/tag, operate vehicle with no insurance, drive/ allow vehicle to be driven with no registration, simple possession of Schedule 4 Controlled Substance, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $600 secured bond. s*OE &RANK -C!RDLE 3TANFORD !VENUE "URgaw. Driving while impaired, hit/run/leave scene of accident property damage, driving while license revoked, extradition of fugitive from other state. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated with no bond listed. s+YLE *AMES -C)NTYRE 'ILLUP 4RAIL Hampsrtead. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $100 secured bond. s.EILL -C,AUCHLIN 53 (WY 2OCKY 0OINT ,ARCENY FROM CONSTRUCTION SITE MISDEMEANOR POSSESSION of stolen goods, possession of drug paraphernalia, child support. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,200 secured bond. s!NTONIO #ARON -URRAY .ORTH -C2AE 3T Burgaw. Possession with intent to manufacture/sell/ deliver cocaine (four counts), manufacture cocaine (four counts), sell cocaine (four counts), felony possession of cocaine (four counts) , possession of drug paraphernalia (four counts) , deliver cocaine (four counts), sell marijuana, deliver marijuana, possession of marijuana up TO OZ POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO MANUFACTURE SELL DEliver marijuana, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, maintain dwelling/vehicle/place for controlled substance.

Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $125,000 secured bond. s*OHN !CHILLI 0RESUTTI -AREADY "RANCH ,ANE Hampstead. Driving while impaired, failure to maintain lane control. Arrest by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $1,000 secured bond. s%NRIQUE 2ANGEL 0ENDER ,AKE #URRIE -ISDEmeanor breaking/entering, resisting/obstructing/delaying officer/ criminal contempt. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $1,000 secured bond. s(EATH 6AN 2OGERS 3TERLING 'LENN $R $ Rocky Point. Child support. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office.

Incarcerated under $5,000 cash bond. s!MANDA -ICHELLE 3MITH "Y 4HE "ROOK ,ANE Rocky Point. Felony child abuse/serious injury (four counts) Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $200,000 secured bond. s*USTIN 2ASHEED 3MITH 5NION "ETHEL 2OAD Hampstead. Speeding, reckless driving to endanger,

Christmas in the Country coming to Rocky Point

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Christmas in the Country, planned by Rocky Point Festivals, is being held at Old Homestead Farm in Rocky Point. The ongoing event will take place from Nov. 28 through Dec. 31.

Guests are invited to load up their cars and come out to create some holiday memories with family and friends.

More than 175,000 lights will be set to music along a mile-long drive-thru Christmas light track. Beginning Nov. 28, visitors are invited to stop by Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. They will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30-10 p.m.

After traveling through

the magical course, there will be even more for visitors to see and do. Those who attend can visit with Santa, sip hot chocolate and find the perfect Christmas tree to take home.

High quality freshly cut Christmas trees from North Carolina will be available to purchase starting at $60. The event will provide the perfect opportunity to snap family photos, shop for Christmas gifts and to purchase sweet holiday

Pender EMS and Fire Report

Nov. 17-23 Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 183 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 48 Sloop Point Station 14 26 Hampstead Station 16 29 Surf City Station 23 15 Topsail Beach Station 4 3 Union Station 5 13 Rocky Point Station 7 26 Atkinson Station 9 18 Maple Hill Station 13 1 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 South Station 29 4 Type of Calls Cancelled: 30 Refusals: 50 Stand by: 1 Transported: 96 Treated/released: 6 Fire Department Reports Total Calls: 32 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 4 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 0 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 7 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 5 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 8 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 7 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South 1 EMS St. 4 Topsail Beach 0 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 8 Motor Vehicle Crash 3 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 15 Cancelled 6 Ocean Rescue 0

treats. Kids will also have a chance to send Santa their Christmas lists and more.

In addition to Santa, word has it that another famous visitor will be joining in on the fun each night of the event. Here’s a hint from the Facebook page: It came without ribbons, it came without tags. It came without packages, boxes, or bags. Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store.

Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.

Old Homestead Farm is a short drive for Pender County residents and only 15 minutes from Wilmington. The cost of tickets is $25 per car. For that price, all of the passengers will be able to enjoy both the Christmas light show and Santa’s Village where even more Christmas fun awaits.

Tickets are only available on site at the entrance of the light show, which is

at the end of Rocky Point Elementary School Rd. Please note that the maximum vehicle height is 12 feet.

Established In 2017, the goal of Rocky Point Festivals is to provide the community with the best festivals and events around. Old Homestead Farm, owned by the Overby Family, hosts the event. Traditionally used primarily as an equestrian farm, the farm has in recent years been made available to host weddings and public events such as festivals and concerts.

Old Homestead Farm is located at 8824 Hwy. 117 S. in Rocky Point. For more information, look for 2019 Christmas in the Country on Facebook or visit www.

RockyPointFestivals.com.

They can be reached by calling the festival director, David, at (910)-233-8017 or by emailing rockypointfestivals@gmail.com.

Poplar Grove

To compliment the daytime outdoor experience, self-guided tours will be offered through the eight rooms of the Manor House for $7 a person. The front and back parlors each feature a 12-foot live tree, a 10-foot live tree in the morning room as well as two eight-foot trees upstairs in the hallway and winter bedroom. Each room of the Manor House is decorated by theme and color, including natural flora and greenery inspired by the Colonial through Victorian periods of American history – with a few contemporary flourishes to echo the Foy family’s four centuries in coastal North Carolina.

All proceeds benefit historic Poplar Grove, a nonprofit 501(c)3 since 1996.

For more information or to purchase candlelight tour tickets, visit www. poplargrove.org or call (910) 686-9518.

Continued from page 1A Brothers for a live sing-along with the little ones. The Stables will be conducting barnyard tours both weekends, Saturday and Sunday on the hour from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. for $5. Please wear closed toe shoes for an interactive experience with the barnyard friends.

Guests can spend time with their families without waiting in long lines, but rather strolling the lighted grounds and playing midway games of the past such as ring toss, a Shoot ‘Em Up booth, and penny pitching.

Participants can also enjoy a wagon ride through the Abbey Nature Preserve (no lights – just the quiet woods, the moonlight and stars and maybe a few lyrics of a favorite Christmas song).

Wagon rides are $2 a person, day and evening.

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simple possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $200 secured bond. s*ONATHAN %DWARD 3TEVENS &IELDCREST $RIVE Hampstead. Driving while impaired, conceal handgun after/while consuming alcohol. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $2,500 secured bond. s-ELISSA ,YNNE 3TRAUBINGER 0RESTIGE ,ANE Currie. Simple possession of marijuana. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond. s#OURTNEY 4EACHEY 0ENDERLEA (WY 7ATHA Simple domestic assault, domestic communication of threats. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed. s*OSEPH -ATTHEW 7ALLACE . 'REEN 3T (OLLY Ridge. Driving while license revoked (three counts).

Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s office. Incarcerated under $1,000 secured bond. s#LARENCE %DGAR 7ATSON 2IDGECREST ,N Rocky Point. Assault on a female. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $2,000 secured bond. s6IRGINIA ,ORRAINE 7OLFF 3LOOP 0OINT 2OAD Hampstead. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Rele3ased under $500 secured bond.

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Welcome to my world

Regina Hill Post & Voice Columnist

Personal finance When I was a little girl, my parents told me that we possessed a money tree in the backyard. If I craved a new toy, my parents asserted, maybe I should venture outside and pick some cash off the money tree. During my younger years, the notion of sarcasm escaped me, so I believed with my whole heart that I would never work a day in my life if I could keep that tree. But, first, I’d have to find it.

I spent countless afternoons in the backyard stealthily seeking out that elusive tree. Fortunately, my mom had a plethora of checks that would serve as backup. It was in these formative years that I developed the flawed misconception that money was a renewable resource and was readily available whenever I wanted something.

During my freshman year of college I decided to become responsible.

Armed with a $100.00 deposit in a brand new checking account, I was prepared to move mountains. Some guidance at this point would have been immensely helpful as I began to write checks with fervor. Of course, the check writing was limited to the essentials-food, gas, Obsession perfume, self-tanner, textbooks, VO5 hot oil treatments, cassette tapes and Fresca. In the petite fragment of my mind that houses reason, I understood that a finite amount of money existed in this account, but I had a seemingly infinite number of checks. It’s strange how future consequence becomes so easily clouded at the Belk’s makeup counter.

My lack of fiscal insight is, therefore, not my fault. I blame the lure of unfair marketing campaigns, banking institutions and my parents.

As adulthood revealed a major disconnect between childhood expectations and reality, it dawned on me that the money tree never flowered, bills eventually had to be paid and using my blow dryer for an hour at a time made the kilowatts fly. In order to get stuff, I had to make money. That required having an actual job, so I decided to marry a rich man.

But, then I fell in love with Daniel and opted to ditch the easy street and, rather, take the road frequently traveled by becoming a contributing member of society. After all, I convinced myself, money couldn’t buy happiness-unless I happened to stumble upon a young, handsome rich man before saying the “I do’s” with Daniel.

Well, I did the “I dos” and, fortunately for me, Daniel has become a great provider. I totally trump Continued on page 9A

Jefferson Weaver

The forgotten holiday I always feel bad for Thanksgiving.

Ironically, I was having a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner when I realized how the holiday deserves our sympathy. It seems like only 20 years ago we honored what the day was about, namely reflecting on how God has blessed our often undeserving and all-too-often ungrateful country. Today it’s shunted aside as a day off to watch football and go shopping, two contact sports in which I have little interest.

It’s been a few years since I enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving, although I have always loved the forgotten holiday. When my parents were still alive, Thanksgiving dinner was a study in dichotomy. Miss Lois always had a dress-up, sit-down dinner, with just a handful of family. Then we were on the road to Miss Rhonda’s family event, which is always roughly twice the size of the average family reunion. Add in the frustrating factor of sometimes unpredictable work schedules, and the holiday has always been a high-speed adventure.

For some reason, Thanksgiving seems to be a time when vehicles break down in creative and often life-threatening ways.

There was the year when the steering wheel on my sporty little German coupe wrung off as we turned the corner to Mother and Papa’s street. Then there was the ever-reliable Dodge station wagon that developed something three different mechanics said they had never seen before. Another year saw a flat tire, a jack that broke (with the truck in the air) and an incredibly generous man and his mom who just happened to be passing by.

As families and addresses and traditions have changed or moved or passed away through the years, it’s become less common for me to join my beloved

Jefferson Weaver and her family on feast day. We always have a smaller turkey gathering with my brother and a few folks who often visited Miss Lois’ table, but it’s just not the same. Nor would I expect it to be.

Besides, somebody’s got to take care of the animals, and while I love my family, I ain’t very proud to spend six hours in a vehicle for a one-hour visit.

Handling the day’s chores in the dark after a day on the road is not my idea of fun.

On this particular Thanksgiving, I kissed my wife goodbye and sent her up the road to see the aunts and uncles and cousins and kinry, and I headed for the woods.

Shopping, secularism and sociopolitical correctness aside, Thanksgiving was originally a day of worship. As much as I love my church fellowship, I am never closer to the Maker than when I’m in a cathedral of pine trees, or the chapel of a hardwood lowland swamp.

On this particular, beautiful Thanksgiving, I had fed the horses, checked the traps and was feeling a bit puckish, so I

went hunting for picnic site.

The bridge at Henry Farms was the most likely candidate for a Thanksgiving table, so with my bag of leftovers in hand, I settled in a sunspot for a feast worthy of a king – homemade pimento cheese sandwiches, country ham, some smoked turkey, a variety of vegetables, cornbread and biscuits, and more homemade desserts than New York law allows. It was washed down with a bottle of tea and coffee from an antique thermos. I’m sure there are exclusive restaurateurs who would despair at providing such a meal.

The canal – almost a small river, really – chuckled below me, and the residents of the woods begrudgingly accepted or pointedly ignored my presence. I tried to be a good guest and mind my manners.

I was alone in what passes for quiet in the woods. There was no television, no trauma of shopping or no drama that inevitably comes to life when large groups of people gather. I didn’t even have a dog with me. A blue jay shrieked, and a squirrel or two

cussed back at him for his poor behavior.

One cannot helped but be reflective in a place and time like that; I thought of how, even in the lean times and the tough moments, I’m really blessed – I have a patient and loving wife, a job I love, more true friends than a man deserves, good critters, a mostly warm home, plenty to eat, and really, very few problems, none of which were insurmountable. Over all that is the abiding love of Christ, which brings with it a gratitude that humbles even the proudest heart.

Leaning on the bridge that afternoon, I thought of those who through no choice of their own, were thousands of miles from their families, as well as the ones making sure everyone else could enjoy a safe holiday. I thought of the ones like the young woman I had met a while back, who is this year enjoying her first holiday season with a normal family. From the time she was a child, she knew things we won’t detail here; suffice to say she is now looking forward not just to a “real” Christmas, but a “real” Thanksgiving as well. I thought of the men and women who were finally able to give their families a home, never mind any of the special things like a big holiday meal. I prayed for the ones whose lives had not yet taken a turn for the better. I thought of those who have no idea what the next day brings, and those whose hope has been restored.

I spent the rest of the glorious afternoon amongst my friends the trees; the traps had yielded a little fur, although nothing was suicidal enough to come past my deer stand. A few minutes by my favorite dove field were highlighted by a handful of silvergray rockets flashing across the

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Finding a common sense approach to ending surprise medical billing As a former state legislator, I understand the pressing needs facing North Carolina when it comes to accessing healthcare. That is why I believe that ending surprise medical billing at the national level is one of the most important things Congress could do in the immediate term to help protect patients and lower costs.

In seeking to solve this problem, our legislators should avoid a proposed

Continued on page 8A solution that would rely on setting a governmentmandated benchmark for physician rates. Not only would this create an unfair imbalance in the marketplace, but it would potentially compromise health care access and increase costs—most notably among our many rural communities where these are already major causes for concern.

Rather, Congress should seek to pass a solution that enables providers and insurers to enter into an open, transparent negotiation process. This approach— known as Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR)— would help both parties reach a reasonable middle ground through a simple, online process overseen by an independent mediator who would help determine fair, market-based payments.

IDR is far and away the more commonsense, effective solution. Senators Tom Tillis and Richard Burr should both champion and help incorporate it into any final bill Congress passes.

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Don’t change 401(k) mix during market drops As you’re well aware, we’ve seen some sudden and sizable drops in the financial markets in 2019.

While market volatility is nothing new, the recent plunges happened during a period of general political and economic unease.

Still, it can be harmful to overreact to such events – especially if it means making radical changes to your 401(k).

And yet, many people do just that. During market downturns, investors often move money from their 401(k)’s stock accounts into perceived safer accounts, such as those primarily containing bonds or other fixed-income securities. This move may result in reduced volatility on your 401(k) statements, and if that’s all you want, you might be satisfied.

But you do need to realize the cost involved – specifically, fixed-income investments will not provide the same rate of return that equities (stocks) can.

So, if you liquidate some of your equity holdings, you may slow the growth potential of your 401(k), which, in turn, could slow your progress toward your long-term financial goals.

Furthermore, if you get rid of substantial amounts of your equities when their price is down, you won’t be able to benefit from owning them when their value goes up again – in other words, you’ll be on the sidelines during the next market rally.

Here’s the key issue: A 401(k) or similar employersponsored retirement plan is a long-term investment account, whereas moves made in reaction to market drops are designed to produce short-term results. In other words, these types of actions are essentially incompatible with the ultimate objective of your 401(k).

Of course, when the market is volatile, you may want to do something with

your 401(k), but, in most cases, you’re far better off by sticking with the investment mix that’s appropriate for your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. However, this doesn’t mean you should never adjust your 401(k)’s portfolio. In fact, you may well want to make some changes under these circumstances: s9OU RE NEARING RETIREment – If you are nearing retirement, you may need to prepare your 401(k) for future downturns – after all, you don’t want to have to start taking withdrawals when your portfolio is down. So, if you are within, say, five years of retirement, you may need to shift some, but certainly not all, of your assets from growth-oriented vehicles to income-producing ones. s 9O U R G O A L S H AV E changed – Even when you’re many years away from retirement, you probably have an idea of what that lifestyle will look like.

Perhaps you plan to travel for several months of the year or purchase a vacation home in a different climate. These are expensive goals and may require you to invest somewhat aggressively in your 401(k). But you could change your mind. If you were to scale back your plans – perhaps more volunteering, less traveling – you might be able to afford to “step off the gas� a little and invest somewhat more conservatively in your 401(k), though you will always need a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented investments.

By responding to factors such as these, rather than short-term market declines, you can get the most from your 401(k), allowing it to become a valuable part of your retirement income. This article was written for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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An Ode to Thanksgiving ‘Twas the week before Thanksgiving And all through the state.

The turkeys were frightened They’d end up on your plate.

We look back at the

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Continued from page 3A long-forgotten corn stalks, but they were too far out of range, or I was too lackadaisical, to pull the trigger.

A front coming in from the west gave us a kaleidoscope sunset that evening, as well as a precipitous drop in temperature. I lolled against my tree and watched God’s paintbrushes until the main canvas was behind the treeline. The shadows were growing long and the ground cold under my ill-padded rear, so it was only with minimal regret that I trudged back to the truck to go feed the horses.

They too, were grateful as always, although their gratitude has always been more visceral than spiritual.

When my wife arrived home that evening, roadweary but full of family news, I had still another reason to be thankful.

Others may have enjoyed a boisterous, happy crowd of fellow diners, and others reveled in the thrill of the hunt for deals (which come entirely too soon, in my opinion), and still others were content in front of a football game.

I had celebrated Thanksgiving in my own way, smelling the perfume of the pines whilst remembering Mother’s smile when she could finally relax and sit down with the family. I had scanned the ground for tracks as my father’s old joke about tossing away the toasting glass ran through my mind again, more than a decade after the last time Mother worried Papa would lose his grip on the tiny antique.

As my sister and her huge family had given thanks, N’Awleans style, I had taken a quick break with a piece of pumpkin pie only slightly less delicious than my mother’s.

When my wife had been playing with our nieces, I

record of 2019.

No budget or great victories Just lackluster’s what we’ve seen.

The economy was good most were working and spending.

We welcomed new neighbors and we weren’t just pretending.

Lawmakers came and went To everyone’s delight.

In the longest of sessions Throughout ‘twas a fight.

Not a lot was accomplished they just couldn’t agree.

Working behind their closed doors where we couldn’t see.

Cooper’s veto got a workout and can finally rest.

Despite a little trickery most vetoes passed the test.

Voter fraud was uncovered

We felt quite appalled.

Voting rights are important So a new election was called.

had been watching a pair of young hawks dispute some issue to which I wasn’t privy, but which they found important enough to bring a breathtaking play to a bright blue sky turned stage.

Then I got to go home to dogs who were overjoyed at my homecoming, and later when Miss Rhonda’s headlights turned up the driveway, I was the one who was overjoyed.

The next day, someone asked (as we are wont to do) if I’d had a good Thanksgiving. Remembering the memories of

holidays past, and the sun on my face as I dined on leftovers on a brokendown wooden bridge, I had to say yes indeed, I did.

The courts were quite active the stars of this year.

Judges don’t like gerrymandering They’ve made that quite clear.

The buzz ‘bout politics 9OU HEARD ON THE STREET Opened heated divisions And brought speedy retreat.

Most tried our very best To ignore the uncivil tone we saw grow.

This just isn’t the North Carolina We all want to know.

Whether over the river and through the woods Just loosen your belt and get ready to feast.

Be it grandma’s or with family or friends Whatever you do, please

share with the least.

So we gather at table Passing turkey and dressing.

Among those near and dear Giving thanks for our blessings.

Raise a glass to the land of the longleaf pine Where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great.

We are thankful to live Down home in The Old North State.

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

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After Thanksgiving Recipes Zucchini and yellow squash cheese casserole 4 H E - O N T E R E Y * A C K CHEESE IN THIS RECIPE ADDS A LITTLE ZIP TO THE FLAVOR

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Living in the light

By Dr. Ray W. Mendenhall Contributing Writer This is the message we have heard from Him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all.

1 John 1: 5 Among the themes of the gospel of John (and 1 John as well) is the theme of light and dark. Light always signals the present of God. All the forces that resist and challenge God lurk in the shadows, in the dark.

For instance, Nicodemus came to see Jesus first at night, i.e. in the dark. He was not sure he wanted to be “seen� with

Jesus just yet ; but he helped take down the body of the crucified Christ in broad daylight where everyone could see. In this we see the change in Nicodemus’ life from inquirer to disciple. The healing of the Blind man, a person whose world was literally dark, brought light and sight into his life, in fact it restored life to him.

It was a sign of God’s presence in his healing.

Jesus is the light of the world (John 9:5), “the true light who enlightens everyone.� ( John 1: 9.) Jesus the crucified, laid buried through the night, but He is resurrected in the early light of day. God’s glory unfolds in Jesus in the bright Easter Light. He rises like

the morning sun to shine on us forever in His resurrection.

Where there is light God is present and at work.

The forces that challenge and subvert God always seem to lurk and work in the dark.

In Jesus’ own words, we are called “to walk while we have the light... believe in the light so that you may become children of light.�

(John 12: 35, 36). God wants us to dwell in His light and God’s wants us to be a light to others.

We are called to live in such a way that we reflect the light of God’s truth and goodness in the world, in the dark, in the lives of others who need the light so that they may truly

live.

We are, if I might expand the metaphor, candles for the Lord. We shine for God in a world plagued by darkness and shrouded too much in shadow. The call of the Christian in the world can be summarized in the words of this children’s song: Light a little candle in the dark, inside yourself is where you ought to start, Light a little light for all to see, light for you and light for me.

Light a little candle, show God’s love, show ev-

eryone God’s shining from above, Light a little candle in the night, show all the world that God is light!

God’s essence is light.

God’s presence is light.

God’s Word is light. God’s Grace is light. God’s love creates light that shines on everyone. God’s light show us the way. Everything about God is light, light that dispels the darkness and gloom all around.

I imagine that when we get to heaven, it may take us a while to adjust to the brightness, the glorious

light that comes from being that close to the Holy.

So we return to the very place that we began, “God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all.� So was it true from the very beginning. So is it true now and So shall it be true for us throughout our days.

May we become a reflection of God’s light. May we bear His light in our lives and in our world. May we shine bright and true so everyone can see and live in the gracious light of God’s Holy Presence and God’s gracious Love.

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Office of Rocky Point Mini Storage Climate Control • First Month Half Price •

S. Dickerson St. Pender’s212 Original Funeral Service Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.2136 Affordable Prices www.harrellsfh.com Dignified Funeral Services

612 S. Norwood Street Wallace, NC 910-285-4005 Traditional Funeral Services and Cremations Preneed Arrangement Program for Advanced Funeral Planning

910.675.1157, Rocky Point

Change in Service Time:

Every Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

4th Sundays - Christian Education (Teaching)

Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1913

NEW BEGINNING CHURCH

Riverview Memorial Park corner of Fremont & Watha, NC 910-285-3395

Wright Street (Courthouse Square) Burgaw, N.C. • 910-619-8063 Riverview Crematory

All are welcome! Pastor Bill Howell

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Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

910-259-2364 or 910-285-4005

CANADY & SON

910-285-5707 910-231-0682 910-231-7068

BAPTIST CHURCH

1730 US Hwy.Cemetery 117 N. • Burgaw, NC 28425 Rockfish Memorial Wallace, NC School 910-285-3395 Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11

910-259-3046

a.m., 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/downeastdisciples/

ST. MARY’S CHURCH

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212 S. Dickerson St. • Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.2136 www.harrellsfh.com

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

107 Deerfield Road Hampstead, NC 28443 • 910-270-4221 Holy Eucharist Sunday 10 am Tuesday Healing Service w/Eucharist 10 am

HolyTrinityhampstead.com email: holytrinityhampstead@yahoo.com Like us on Facebook

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

Sunday Worship Service with Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. www.stmaryschurchburgawnc.org

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

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

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

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

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

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

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

RILEY’S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 10509 US Hwy. 117 S., Rocky Point Business Park Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m.

Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

19845 NC Hwy. 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 910-675-2127 Rocky Point, NC • 910-232-7759 Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor www.CF2.us Worship Hours: Sunday Morning, 11 a.m.

ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m.

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

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

BARLOW VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH

“The Church on the Hill� (910) 329-3761 22340 US Hwy 17 N Hampstead, NC 28443

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

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. www.barlowvistabaptistchurch.com

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

Pastor: Don Myers

910-328-6252 Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz

Services Sunday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

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.

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

BLAKE’S CHAPEL ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bible Based Community Fellowship NEW Pender County Location 16660 Hwy 17 N. • Hampstead, NC 28443 (American Legion Building) 910-526-7890 Pastor: Monte Suggs

100 E. Bridgers Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-4310 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.

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

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

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Librarian returns to Pender as author

By Mike Taylor Special to the Post & Voice The Friends of Pender County Library in Burgaw are sponsoring Amanda Waters, author of You Again, for a book sale and signing Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Waters was an employee of the library between 2007 and 2011.

Amanda Waters is a former journalistturned-librarian. She describes herself as “a midwestern girl who, by the fault of her husband, has become a naturalized Texan.

When I’m not writing or hiding from the Houston humidity, you can find me reading, drinking way too much coffee, or playing endless games of UNO and Go Fish with my two children. You can also find me online at www.amandawatersauthor.com.”

The plot: The summer before her senior year of high school, Rosalee fell in love with George. By the next summer, George had broken her heart, and Rosalee was sure she’d never see him again. Forty years and a lifetime later, Rosalee’s quiet, predictable life is turned upside down when she runs into George at a restaurant and discovers he’s moved to town.

George wants to reconnect, and while Rosalee’s head isn’t so sure that’s a good idea, her heart is saying something different. It’s a story about first love and second chances, family, friendship, and living life to the fullest.

Library staff who have read the book recommend it as a nice gift for those who enjoy clean contemporary romance literature in paperback format.

One reader described You Again as having well rounded characters that have deep motivations, realistic interactions, and

Amanda Waters actual character growth. The characters were very well written. I really enjoyed the flashback chapters and the way you could see the characters mature with the passage of time. I also found the story engaging. No monsters, no big bad evil thing to slay, but I really wanted to know what was going to happen to these characters and what choices they would make.

Waters worked at the public library in Burgaw while she studied for a Masters degree in Library Science. She left Pender for an opportunity at New Hanover County Public Library. She later joined the staff at the Texas State Library in Austin. She is currently on a short tour with the recent publication of her first novel by Orange Hat Publishing.

The Friends and library staff invite you to stop and meet Amanda. For more information, call the library at 910-259-1234 during business hours.

Obituaries

ROCKY POINT -- Willie Franklin Harts, 77, of Rocky Point passed peacefully from his earthly life Monday, November 18, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 26, 1942 in Pender County, the son of Wilbur Linwood and Annie Victoria Hale Harts.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Hardin Harts and sisters, Amanda Harts Kosh, Vicky Harts Jonkheer, and Virginia Dare Harts Suggs.

Willie is survived by his son, Willie Franklin Harts, Jr. and wife, Angela; grandson, Cody Harts and wife, Sara; step-grandchildren, Chance Murray and Dani Todd; brother, William Linwood Harts and

wife, Linda; sisters, Nancy Harts Morris and husband, Bruce and Rena Cooper and husband, Ronnie; and many extended family and friends.

Willie considered it his honor and privile ge to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force and in the U.S. Naval Reserves and he served with pride, dedication and loyalty.

He was devoted to his family and loyal to his friends. Willie found great joy in the simplest of things, but his greatest joy was family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in God’s beautiful world of nature. Cooking, oh my! Willie could stir up some good food for all to enjoy. Willie leaves a legacy of the importance of God, Family and Country.

The family received friends 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.

Graveside service was noon Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 at Greenlawn Memorial Park with The Rev. David Miller conducting the service.

Military honors were accorded by the US Air Force Honor Guard.

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

Topsail Presbyterian Christmas Tea Dec. 7 Topsail Presbyterian’s women are holding their annual Christmas Tea Dec. 7 from noon until 2 p.m. in the Topsail Presbyterian fellowship hall, 16249 Highway 17 North, w. All proceeds are donated to the

local 4Cs Food Pantry.

The hall is turned into a Christmas wonderland and lunch, dessert and tea are served on our best china. The afternoon will include entertainment and a raffle of several specialty

baskets. Please add this event to your calendar and come support 4Cs Food Pantry.

Make your reservation by calling Topsail Presbyterian Church 910-270-2312.

Burgaw Community Christmas Celebration Dec. 13 The NC Blueberry Festival Association will sponsor the Burgaw Community Christmas Celebration Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Join local church choirs and musicians in a perfor mance of Christmas classics. This is a free, family event. The Christmas Celebration is hosted by Middle District Missionary Baptist Association, located at 1821 NC Hwy 53

West in Burgaw.

Come for an evening of Christmas music, prayer, scripture reading, and fellowship. Guest musicians will include Shelby Rowe (harpist), Gail Penny (pianist), Roderick Monroe (pianist), Sarah Daniels (violist), David Farrior (violinist) and Lori McKoy (flutist). A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the event. Please

mark your calendar. This is an event you will not want to miss.

If you are interested in joining the community choir, practice will be held Thursday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Middle District Baptist Association. Anyone interested in singing in the choir is welcome. Contact Beth Looney at (910) 789-0096 or info@ncblueberryfestival. com for more information.

Burgaw Presbyterian Church Presents its 35th Annual

Live Nativity Worship Service Sunday Dec. 15 5:30 p.m.

Corner of Walker and Fremont Streets

All are invited and welcome!

Come see the Christmas story with actors, animals, music and more.

2019 Atkinson Christmas Parade When: December 7, 2019 (Saturday) Where: Town of Atkinson N.C. Time: Parade starts @ 11:00 a.m.

Lineup starts @ 9:30 a.m.

Details: Activities include the parade, food, vendors, and a car show!

All parade, vendor and car show participants will be asked to donate an unwrapped toy in substitution for entry fees.

All applications must be received by November 30, 2019.

If anyone is interested in receiving an application, please contact: Atkinson Town Hall at (910) 283-7341(Same for Fax) or Peggy Barnhill (910) 470-2970.

We hope to see everyone there! Merry Christmas! 

This Week’s CROSSWORD

November 21st Crossword Solution:

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist

Many years ago I carried my oldest son on his first waterfowl hunt. He had hunted dove just a few months before for the first time, and he was still getting comfortable with the shotgun. Even so, he was a fairly good shot and understood what he could and could not do.

Because we were going out on the small boat, I also wanted to make sure he was comfortable inside the vessel, as it was little more than a square stern canoe with a trolling motor that I steered with foot pedals.

I made sure he was warm.

I told him where to keep the firearm while we were moving in the water. I also

gave the boat a good wobble on the water so he would not panic thinking it was going to flip over.

We went out and dropped maybe a half dozen decoys with a small opening in the pattern to allow ducks to come in. I explained where they would land and from what direction based on the wind, and why I had the decoy pattern the way I did.

I let him know that when he shot the shotgun, it would kick a bit more than it did with the dove shot as well.

I also went over what to do just by some stupid reason that one of us fell in or our firearm fell in. The water was cold and the last thing we would need is for one of flailing around and pull the other into the water, capsize the boat completely, and go into shock under the circumstance.

T he Nor th Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is requesting waterfowl hunters to mentor new hunters and share a boat with them. Not only take the new hunters out on the water, but help them in understanding how to hunt and the safety precautions needed for a safe hunt. And

a new hunter doesn’t necessarily mean a youth hunter.

Young and adults alike can enjoy a memorable experience in their first duck hunts. “North Carolina has a rich tradition of waterfowl hunting, and mentoring someone new to hunting is a great way to pass along that tradition,� said Chet Clark, the Commission’s recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3) manager. “Sharing your knowledge through guiding a new waterfowl hunter is rewarding and can be a life-changing experience.�

Clark went on to say about the safety aspects, “Boat accidents and hypothermia can occur quickly, and mentors should make sure that everyone who boards the vessel wears a personal floatation device.

Small precautions can be life-saving in the event of a boating accident.�

The Commission also reminds hunters: s!LWAYS LET SOMEONE know your whereabouts and an approximate return time. s"E AWARE THAT SMALL mAT bottom vessels are prone to

capsizing and swamping. s3TORE EQUIPMENT PROPerly and keep it evenly distributed. s$O NOT OVERLOAD THE boat, especially with passengers. s+EEP HUNTING DOGS PRONE in the center of the boat. s.EVER MOVE ABOUT THE boat with a loaded shotgun. s3TAY WITH THE BOAT AND use it as a floatation device in the event of capsizing or swamping.

As hunters and outdoorsmen, we have the opportunity to show other generations as well as our own generations that do not currently hunt the enjoyment and passion behind the hunting heritage. –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. Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ gmail.com.

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Applicants must provide the names, social security numbers and date of birth of all members of the household. Other required documents are: s)NCOME FOR THE HOUSEhold members for the previous month; s#HECKING AND OR SAVings account statements for all members in the household for the previous month; s!LL PROPERTY STOCKS

bonds and other assets for all members of the house-

hold; and a copy of the current heating source bill with the applicant’s name, address and account number.

Individuals who are h o m e b o u n d m ay h ave someone apply on their behalf. A written statement is needed by the homebound individual giving the representative permission to apply on their behalf along with the requirements listed above.

Monies will be sent directly to the heating venders on behalf of the eligible families.

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financial status equates to limiting my spending of his earnings.

I do relatively well for myself, but that’s after working tirelessly to earn three college degrees and a national teaching certification. My efforts far outweigh my paycheck.

In fact, if I were a single mom, I’d have to forego the Clinique moisturizer for the Hag Reducer Plus store brand.

My problem is that Daniel has become my financial parent, perusing our accounts on a daily basis and providing verbal updates on my spending habits. I cringe when I hear the words, “Have you checked

your account lately.� I don’t mean to brag, but it takes skill to drive a checking account down to $.63 without hitting cash reserve.

I continually remind Daniel that I’m going to be a famous author one day and, with my new releases flying off shelves, the problem will be trying to spend all of the money. If he plays nice with me now, he’s guaranteed a spot on my yacht and his own cabana boy. Again, I’m borrowing from the future to fund the present, but it has maintained me for over forty years and I’m not about to change my game now.

Continued from page 3A him in terms of college degrees, written and verbal expression, charisma, talent, charm and personality.

But, when it comes down to financial contributions to the household income, Daniel is very much in the lead.

Granted, he risks life and limb to maintain the electrical grid that heats our homes and sustains life-saving hospital equipment. He even once burned his face off while straddling a utility pole. Unfortunately, however, Daniel seems to think that his

November 27, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 10, 2019 Consideration of text change amendments to the Burgaw Unified Development Ordinance to Article 6 – Definitions for subdivision and minor subdivision, Section 3-14 – Applicability of subdivision Regulations, Section 3-15 – Minor Subdivision, Chapter VII – Vested Rights, and Section 8-1(6)(A) – Fences. The Public Hearing will be held in the in Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners Meeting Room at 109 N Walker St at or thereafter 5:30PM. !EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY

Patrol Officer – The Burgaw Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of Patrol Officer. All applicants must be BLET certified and possess good public relation skills. The starting salary is $37,454. The Town provides an excellent benefit package. A current notarized F-3 from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standard Division should also be completed. Qualified applicants may pick up a job description and an employment application at the Town of Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N. Walker St, Burgaw NC or download from our website. Please return completed applications and other paperwork to Kimberly Rivenbark at 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or krivenbark@burgawnc.gov. The Patrol Officer position will remain open until filled. Posted June 19, 2019. EOE

TOWN CALENDAR Holiday Lights Bike Ride Annual Christmas Tree Lighting TDA Meeting Christmas Movie at the Depot Board of Commissioners Meeting Santa’s Workshop Burgaw Christmas Parade New Year’s Eve Blueberry Drop !

November 29 November 29 December 5 December 6 December 10 December 14 December 14 December 31

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

Agenda Board of County Commissioners Meeting Monday, December 2, 2019 @ 4:00 PM Pender County Public Assembly Room 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

INVOCATION

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

5.

REORGANIZATION

6.

5.1.

Assign County Attorney Trey Thurman as Moderator.

5.2.

Nomination and Selection of Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

PUBLIC INFORMATION 6.1.

Update on Pender County Courthouse Remediation and Repairs

6.2.

Public Information concerning e-cigarettes and vaping

7.

PUBLIC COMMENT

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

9.

10.

8.1.

Approval of Minutes: November 18, 2019.

8.2.

Approval and Adoption of the 2020 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule.

8.3.

Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds

8.4.

Approval of Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2020-21.

8.5.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to budget additional funds from the GoldenLEAF Foundation: $44,800.00.

8.6.

Approval of a Budget Amendment for Stormwater Permitting Work at the Pender Commerce Park.

8.7.

Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment to Transfer funds from Reserve to Capital Account: $4,600.00.

8.8.

Approval of a Purchase Order to Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc. for Barracuda Backup Server Annual Support & Maintenance Renewal in the amount of $37,225.64.

APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS 9.1.

Approval of Budget and Purchase Orders for Courthouse Repairs.

9.2.

Consideration of a Revised Contract Award for Hurricane Matthew Demolition #2.

9.3.

Consideration of the Selection and Contract Award for Emergency Watershed Protection - Hurricane Florence.

APPOINTMENTS 10.1.

Boards/Committees/Commissions on which Commissioners Currently Serve: Annual Review/Modify.

11.

PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

12.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD

13.

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

14.

CLOSED SESSION (IF APPLICABLE).

15.

7PM PUBLIC HEARINGS: SPECIAL USE PERMITS/ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS/ RESOLUTIONS

16.

15.1.

Resolution Requesting Approval of a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from Low Density Residential future land use category to Neighborhood Mixed Use future land use category.

15.2.

Resolution Requesting Approval of a General Use Rezoning from PD, Planned Development zoning district to OI, Office and Institutional zoning district.

15.3.

Consideration of the Revocation of Special Use Permit 03-07-21-16.

15.4.

Resolution Requesting Adoption of 47 Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panels in Western Pender County and an Amendment to the Pender County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to Reference said Panels.

ADJOURNMENT REMINDER: This will be the only Board meeting held in December.

Have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

For full access to this agenda, please visit our new mobile friendly site at: https://pendercountync.civicweb.net/Portal/.

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

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

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

*** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently licensed. Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov or write or call Melissa Long, Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.

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

December 3, 2019

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 Master Development Plan Revision and Preliminary Plat Bill Clark Homes, applicant and owner, is requesting the approval of a Master Development Plan – Revision and a Preliminary Plat for the major subdivision revision currently known as Carolina Creek (MDP 463-2017 and SUBMAJ 2019-28). The request consists of developing one hundred and thirty-seven (137) single family residential lots. The proposed Master Development Plan and Preliminary Plat is planned to be placed on approximately ¹82.24 acres. The proposed development increased the number of lots from one hundred and thirty-five lots to one hundred and thirty-seven lots. The proposed development removed a cul-de-sac turnaround to provide a road connection to the proposed Carolina Creek Extension. The proposed development is located along the west side of Country Club Road (SR 1565) approximately ¹2,000 feet south of the intersection of Country Club Road and Transfer Station Road (SR 1695) in the Topsail Township. The subject property is zoned PD, Planned Development zoning district and may be identified by Pender County PIN: 4203-15-2662-0000, 4203-24-8646-0000, 4203-24-1845-0000, and 4203-14-7927-0000.

Master Development Plan Revision and Preliminary Plat Bill Clark Homes, applicant, on behalf of Pensco Trust Company Custodian FBO, owner, is requesting the approval of a Master Development Plan and a Preliminary Plat for the major subdivision currently known as Carolina Creek Extension. The request consists of developing fifty-four (54) single family residential lots. The proposed Master Development Plan and Preliminary Plat is planned to be placed on approximately Âą27.07 acres. The proposed development is located along the west side of Country Club Road (SR 1565) approximately Âą1,500 feet south of the intersection of Country Club Road and Transfer Station Road (SR 1695) in the Topsail Township. The subject property is zoned PD, Planned Development zoning district and may be identified by Pender County PIN: 4203-25-9409-0000 For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910-259-1202

www.pendercountync.gov

3:00-5:00 PM 6:00 PM 10:00 AM 6:30 PM 4:00 PM 3:00-5:00 PM 6:30 PM 5:30 PM

Pender County

Low Income Energy Assistance Program applications open Dec. 2 Pender County Department of Social Services will begin taking applications for the one-time annual assistance with heating expenses beginning in December. December 2-31 is designated for those households with persons 60 years old and above or have a disabled person in the household receiving services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services.

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program will be opened to all others from Jan. 2 through Mar.

Town of Burgaw Government News

11/28/2019 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: December 2, 2019 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 PM LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Toni Castoro, Jeffrey L. Morris et al., and Eugene A. Smelik et al., applicants and owners, are requesting approval of an amendment to the Pender 2.0 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Future Land Use Map for all or a portion of seven (7) tracts totaling Âą47.50 acres from the Low Density Residential future land use category to the Neighborhood Mixed Use future land use category, with an associated amendment to the Pender County Collector Street Plan. The subject properties are located on the east side of US HWY 17 approximately Âą1,000 feet north of the intersection of US HWY 17 and Topsail Plantation Drive (Private) and approximately Âą700 feet south of the intersection of US HWY 17 and Edens Lane (SR 1728) in the Topsail Township. The subject properties can be identified by the following Pender County PINs: 4204-86-8697-0000; 4204-86-6499-0000; 4204-96-0846-0000; 4204-95-2776-0000; 4204-85-9739-0000; 4204-95-0565-0000; and a portion of 4204-95-5947-000L. Zoning Map Amendment Michael Nadeau, applicant, on behalf of PH Lanco Inc, owner, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for a general use rezoning of one (1) tract totaling approximately Âą8.42 acres from PD, Planned Development zoning district to O&I, Office and Institutional zoning district. The subject property is located in the Topsail Township at the intersection of US HWY 17 and Pinnacle Parkway (Private), to the west of US HWY 17 and to the south of Pinnacle Parkway and may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 4204-65-5211-0000.

Zoning Map Amendment Michael Nadeau, applicant, on behalf of William and Janet Whitehead, owners, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for a general use rezoning of three (3) tracts totaling approximately Âą24.33 acres from RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district to IT, Industrial Transitional zoning district. The subject property is located in the Topsail Township to the southeast of the intersection of NC HWY 210 and Poppleton Drive (Private), to the south of NC HWY 210 and to the east of Poppleton Drive and may be further identified by Pender County PINs: 3273-22-62600000, 3273-21-7964-0000, and 3273-21-9453-0000. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA BY THE APPLICANT. Special Use Permit Revocation Pender County will consider the revocation of Special Use Permit 03-07-21-16, subsequently revised on December 20, 2004 (04-10-25-17), which allowed at the time of approval for the expansion of an existing marina. In accordance with Section 3.12.4 of the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance, the Board of Commissioners may consider revocation based on findings consistent with the Ordinance criteria. The property is located at 128 Broadview Lane and may be identified as Pender County PIN: 3292-63-8007-0000.

Flood Panel Adoption and Corresponding Text Amendment to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Pender County will be adopting 47 revised Flood Insurance Rate Panels in correspondence to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panels that were issued to Pender County in August 2014 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. All FIRM panels under consideration are located in western Pender County. Along with the Flood Insurance Rate Panels and Map amendment, corresponding language will be added to reflect the effective date of December 6, 2019 for the enforcement of said Flood Insurance Rate Panels. There are no additional amendments being proposed to the existing Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance other than the reflective date of application and enforcement. A detailed description of the proposed changes and the updated FIRM panels are available in the Pender County Planning and Community Development Department Offices.

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

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Legal Notices Legal Notices 19 SP 121 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 Orlando Guy Gruber and Patricia Elizabeth Gruber, dated April 26, 2017, recorded on May 1, 2017 in Book 4642, Page 1102 of the Pender County Public Registry conveying certain real property in Pender County to Harold L. Pollock, Trustee, for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Alpha Mortgage Corporation.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, 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 December 10, 2019 at 1:30 PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 1 in GREEN OAK LANDING SUBDIVISION as the same is shown on a map recorded in Map Book 35 at Page 133 prepared by Stuart H. Jones, Surveyor, and duly recorded in the Office of the Registry of Deeds for Pender County, North Carolina, reference of which is hereby made for a more particular description.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 30 Daniel Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457; Parcel ID: 325730-5154-0000 A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, payable to Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, PLLC, 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 any and all superior liens, including taxes and special assessments. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Orlando Guy Gruber and Patricia Elizabeth Gruber.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.29, in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties 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. The notice shall also state that 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 [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16(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.

Cape Fear Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee __________________________________ Attorney Aaron Seagroves, NCSB No. 50979 W. Harris, NCSB No. 48633 5550 77 Center Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28217 PHONE: 980-201-3840 #8882 11/28, 12/5/19

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Catherine Ruth Fallon Smalley (aka Katherine Ruth Smalley), 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 7th day of February 2020, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 7th day of November, 2019.

Karen L. Staerkel 405 Ridge Road Wilmington, NC 28412 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8886 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-149 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

SANDRA LEE HIGGINS GIL, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BETSY HIGGINS DESBIOLLES Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 18E Batteground Estate, Parcel ID Number 2265-682705-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than December 30, 2019.

This day, November 8, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8893 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/19 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Lillian Marie Phillips Elks, 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 8th day of February 2020, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 7th day of November 2019.

William H. Harding, Executor 1085 Lillington Lane Rocky Point, NC 28457 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8885 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William E. Marsh Jr., late of Hampstead, Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to Blackburn & Ording PLLC, P.O. Box 895, Hampstead, NC 28443, on or before the 11th day of February, 2020, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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

This the 7th day of November 2019 Dustin Harrison , Executor of the Estate of William E. Marsh Jr. Kenneth Ording Attorney at Law, Blackburn & Ording PLLC P.O. Box 895 , 712 Country Club Drive , Hampstead, NC 28443 910-329-0214 #8887 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/19

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 Charles E. Rice, III, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Charles E. Rice, III, to present them to the undersigned on or before February 13, 2020 at Rice Law, PLLC, P.O. Box 998, Wilmington, NC 28402 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 7th day of November 2019.

Mary Susan Rice, Executor Mark Spencer Williams, Attorney for the Estate Rice Law, PLLC 401 Chestnut Street, Suite G, Wilmington, NC 28401 P.O. Box 998, Wilmington, NC 28402 #8888 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-149 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

SANDRA LEE HIGGINS GIL, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 18E Batteground Estate, Parcel ID Number 2265-682705-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than December 30, 2019.

This day, November 8, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8894 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-149 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

SANDRA LEE HIGGINS GIL, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CYNTHIA A. HIGGINS RICH Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 18E Batteground Estate, Parcel ID Number 2265-682705-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than December 30, 2019.

This day, November 8, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8895 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/19

Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF THERMON EAKINS 19 E 276 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Thermon Eakins, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Kathleen Eakins, Administratrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before February 15, 2020 at 18600 US Hwy 421, Willard, NC 28478, or be barred from their recovery.

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

Kathleen Eakins, Administratrix Estate of Thermon Eakins c/o Mark I. Nunalee MARK I. NUNALEE PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8889 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-149 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

SANDRA LEE HIGGINS GIL, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SANDRA LEE HIGGINS GIL

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 18E Batteground Estate, Parcel ID Number 2265 - 682705-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than December 30, 2019.

This day, November 8, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8896 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-149 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

SANDRA LEE HIGGINS GIL, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: SANDRA LEE HIGGINS GIL

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 18E Batteground Estate, Parcel ID Number 2265 - 68 2705-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than December 30, 2019.

This day, November 8, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8897 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/19 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 165 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Joyce L. Johnson, Thomas James Johnson, Sr. and Joyce C. Johnson (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Joyce L. Johnson) to The Law Office of Daniel Fulco, PLLC, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of June, 2008, and recorded in Book 3481, Page 258, and Modification in Book 4403, Page 158, 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 December 3, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 92, Section 2, BELLHAMMON PLANTATION as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 31, at page 30 of the Pender County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 131 Bellhammon Drive, Rocky Point, North Carolina.

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

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §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 prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases.

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

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

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1242103 (FC.FAY) #8891 11/21, 11/28/19 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 172 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William Daniel Moore and Karen Louise Moore to Neal G. Helms, Trustee(s), dated the 10th day of May, 2007, and recorded in Book 3228, Page 235, 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 December 3, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 19 of AVILA SUBDIVISION, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 32, at Page 116 of the Pender County Registry, reference to said map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 644 Avila Lane, Hampstead, North Carolina.

BEING ALL of that certain Boat Slip designated as 2 and being shown on a map titled “Property survey for Homeowner’s Association, AVILA YACHT BASIN, Norma Grabenstein, Owner” as prepared

by Charles C. Moore, Jr., PLS on December 11, 1998 and recorded in Map Book 32, at Page 69 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

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, direc-

Legal Notices Legal Notices tors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases.

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

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

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1263233 (FC.FAY) #8898 11/21, 11/28/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-376 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

ROGER E. HARE, JR., owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 27, Section 3, Deer Ridge, Parcel ID Number 4215-27-8647-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 6, 2020.

This day, November 12, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8901 11/21, 11/28, 12/5/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-1147 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JOSEPH WILLIAMS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.52 acres, Parcel ID Number 2350-15-6173-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

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

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 6, 2020.

This day, November 12, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8902 11/21, 11/28, 12/5/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1042 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

CHARLTON D. MCCANTS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CHARLTON D. MCCANTS Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.665 acres more or less, Parcel ID Number 4302-456585-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 6, 2020.

This day, November 12, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8899 11/21, 11/28, 12/5/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-1147 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JOSEPH WILLIAMS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.52 acres, Parcel ID Number 2350-15-6173-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

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

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 6, 2020.

This day, November 12, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8903 11/21, 11/28, 12/5/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1042 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.665 acres more or less, Parcel ID Number 4302-456585-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 6, 2020.

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19 SP 83 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 Augustine W. Funigiello, dated October 18, 2005, recorded on October 19, 2005 in Book 2801, Page 001 of the Pender County Public Registry conveying certain real property in Pender County to MTNBK, LTD, Trustee, for the benefit of Carolina First Bank.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, 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 December 10, 2019 at 1:30 PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Unit 416 of Olde Point Villas II, Section 2B as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 22 at Page 133 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

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

Said property is commonly known as 416 Widgeon Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443; Parcel ID: 3293-95-0139-4160 A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, payable to Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, PLLC, 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 any and all superior liens, including taxes and special assessments. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Patrick P. Funigiello, Successor Trustee of the Augustine W. Funigiello Trust.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.29, in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties 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. The notice shall also state that 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 [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16(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.

Cape Fear Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee __________________________________, Attorney Aaron Seagroves, NCSB No. 50979 W. Harris, NCSB No. 48633 5550 77 Center Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28217 PHONE: 980-201-3840 #8883 11/28, 12/5/19

NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS: All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate of Janelle Walker, deceased, of Pender County, N.C., are notified to present the same to the personal representative listed below on or before March 2, 2020, or this notice will be pleased in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said estate are asked to make immediate payment.

This 28th day of November, 2019.

April Lynn Eubanks, Executor of the Estate of Janelle Walker, Deceased, c/o David B. Baxter, Jr. P.O. Drawer 889 New Bern, North Carolina 28563 #8908 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/2019

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William Horace Baker, Jr., deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned Executor does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to present such claims to Samantha Jo Womack at 7648 Winners Edge Street, Raleigh, NC 27617 on or before the 2nd day of March, 2020, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the Estate.

This, the 28th day of November, 2019.

Samantha Womack 7648 Winners Edge Street Raleigh, NC 27617 C. Terrell Thomas, Jr. Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas Post Office Box 729 Wendell, NC 27591 Attorney for the Estate (919) 365-6000 #8909 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/2019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF DONNA BLANFORD 19 E 427 Having qualified as the Executrix of the Estate of Donna Blanford deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of February, 2020, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 28th day of November, 2019.

Linda Jones Executrix of the Estate of Donna Blanford c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8911 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Mini Storage on the Green at Cedar on the Green Shopping Center 17061 Hwy. 17-North Hampstead, NC 28443 910-270-3455 On Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

Mini Storage on the Green will sell various items of personal and business property, pursuant to the assertion of a lien for back rent at the self-service storage facility.

PROPERTY BEING SOLD Contents of: Christopher Baker 504 Odin Beveridge 615 Michael Briney 402 Adam Breland 801 Claire Choate 102 Evangeline Clewis 610 Dick Donovan 730 Lorie Filuta 309 Karen Hart 714 John Jordan 432 Alisyn Karwoski 838 Richard Krivonak 211 Tiffany Miller 539 Amanda Poindexter 115 Schoenleber 722 Reis Smith 723 #8890 11/28, 12/5/19

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPECTRUM CHANNEL LINEUP Communities Served: City of Surf; Counties of Onslow, Pender; Towns of Holly Ridge, North Topsail Beach, Old Pointe, Richlands and Topsail Beach, NC Effective on or after January 1, 2020, WECT – Escape will be replaced by WECT - Circle on Basic/ Starter TV channel 198.

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To view this notice online, visit Spectrum.net/ProgrammingNotices. #8906 11/28/19 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pender Soil and Water Conservation District will be accepting stream debris removal bids for sections of Long, Stoneybrook, Colvin, and Buckle Creek. These bid packages are available at the Pender Soil and Water office located at 801 South Walker Street Burgaw, NC 28425 or call 910-259-9123 x3.

Bids are due no later than January 15, 2020. #8907 11/28, 12/5/19

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF DOROTHY BROTHERS 19 E 387 Having qualified as the Limited Personal Repreesentative of the Estate of Dorothy Brothers deceased of City of Chesapeake, State of Virginia, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of February, 2020, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 28th day of November, 2019.

Diane L. Toothman Limited Personal Representative of the Estate of Dorothy Brothers c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8912 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF HOWARD WRIGHT CROMARTIE 19 E 434 Having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Howard Wright Cromartie deceased of Pender County, State of North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of February, 2020, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery.

All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 28th day of November, 2019.

Fred E. Cromartie Executor of the Estate of Howard Wright Cromartie c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8913 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19

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Fourth quarter sinks Patriots at Laney

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Patriot sophomore Jakwan Moore drives for the hoop against Laney.

In the sporting world there are many clichĂŠs that are said on a daily basis. In the case of the Pender Patriot men’s basketball teams loss to Laney last Friday night, there are a few that come to mind. However, the one that sticks out the most is ‘the one that got away’. The 1A Pender men’s hoopsters led the bigger 4A Buccaneers for three quarters and then some only to falter at the end.

The result was a 72-62 loss to a team that the Patriots should have beaten.

There has been a lot of talk about the ability of senior guard Jujuan Carr and rightfully so. He is by far the best player on the Patriot team and one of the better players in the area. However, Pender is stocked with good young basketball players this year and it showed early.

Carr drilled a 12-footer in the lane to open the scoring and Heide Trask transfer Mike Armstrong added a

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Asad Johnson ďŹ nds an opening inside. bucket to give the Patriots an early lead. Armstrong nailed a three to give the visiting Pender Cunty Patriots a 7-1 advantage early.

The Bucs battled back by hitting the boards. They out rebounded the

Patriots and cut the lead to one point at 9-8. Pender outscored the Bucs 9-5 to finish the first period with an 1813 lead.

Armstrong had a good first quarter and it translated into the second period. He scored to open the second quarter. Sophomore Jakwon Moor took over with four points in a row including a ferocious dunk that gave the Pats a 27-15 lead, forcing Laney to call a time out.

Laney used their advantage on the boards to outscore Pender 11-2 in the final minutes of the first half.

Pender led by two at the break.

One of the golden rules of basketball is never let the home team back into the game. If you are up, keep the pressure on or they will feed off their crowd. That happened in the fourth period of this game.

Laney tied the game to open the second half but Armstrong scored six in a row to give Pender a sixpoint cushion. Laney fought back

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Pirates improve to 2-0 with back-to-back road wins

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer A slow start almost doomed the Topsail boys’ team to defeat at Northside High School last Monday in Jacksonville against a very good, athletic, well-coached Monarch team on its home court. But the talented Pirates made the adjustments that were necessary, found their shooting

stroke from both the field and the charity stripe, and returned to Hampstead with a win in their 2019-2020 season opener.

Derek Gardner scored 14 of his gamehigh 20 points in the second half, including two clutch free throws with three seconds remaining in regulation as Topsail escaped Jacksonville with a 59-57 win over Northside in the non-conference opener for both squads.

Jackson Sullivan (nine points, 10 rebounds) was outstanding, transfer Will Pressler added nine points and five rebounds, and senior sharp-shooter Jamison Long bounced back from a forgettable first half to score 14 points (11 in the second half), adding seven assists, and four steals, to lead the Pirate second-half comeback. “We talked about the missed free

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On The Mat

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last week was the start of the wrestling season. Both Trask and Topsail wrestled on two different days while Pender was idle.

The Titans visited Neuse Charter and participated in a quad match.

Trask went 1-3 with a 48-36 win over Smithfield Selma. They lost to Wakefield 59-24, Neuse Charter 48-24, and North Johnston 48-35. “We knew we would struggle as a team early in the season, “said Head Coach Chris Johnson. “We’ll be better after the holidays.”

On Saturday the Titans participated in the Homer Springs Bulldog Invitational at Dixon. Rogan Heath was runner up at 132 pounds.

Rogan Heath finished the week with a 7-1 record. Bernardino Santiago was 5-2 at 106 pounds, Kaven Garcia was 4-3 at 152. Tyler Still was 5-3 at 126 pounds.

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Titan grappler Tyler Still has the match well in hand.

Coach Johnson knew coming in that he was young, but still insists that the team will be solid by the end of the year.

“This team is very young and very inexperienced. It’s a unique mixture. We have some really good seniors but we also have a lot of young inexperienced underclassmen so we just have to work with our underclassmen and try and keep getting better. I can say with the young kids they are a lot better than they were three weeks ago. We just have to keep pushing and working.”

Topsail was also busy last week.

They wrestled Dixon early in the week, falling 39-33. They were one

match away from taking the win.

Ethan Blevins won at 106 pounds, while Lucas Cotto (113), Ben baker (120) and Alexandra Hopper (138) won by Fall. Alex Jones finished third at 220 pounds at the prestigious Beach Brawl Tournament at West Carteret.

In the match with Dixon, Baker and Blevins each won their weight class. Jeremy Crowell won at 170 pounds while Shawn Longo won the 145-pound class. Dan Arredondo won the 126-pound class.

Topsail hosted a quad match with Trask, West Carteret and New Bern.

The Pirates will be at Swansboro for the Dirty Bird Invitational

Post & Voice All County Football The 2019 Post-Voice All County football team The 2019 football season has come and gone. While two of the three Pender County schools struggled at times, Topsail High School had a good season. the Post & Voice would like to acknowledge the best of the best for 2019.

Player of the year Gavin Ellis (Topsail) Ellis had an unbelievable junior season for the Pirates. His statistics are something read in a college press release. In 12 games played he had 53 receptions for 1,116 yards, averaging 21.1 yards per reception. He scored eight touchdowns and was 2-for-3 passing for 115 yards and a touchdown. Gavin has the size, ability and work ethic to play at the next level.

Coach of the year Wayne Inman (Topsail) Coach Inman just knows how to win. He led the Pirates to an 8-4 record. The Pirates beat Hoggard for the first time ever this season. Inman is 22-13 in the last three years. He has the

Pirates headed in the right direction.

Jadon Lee (Pender) This sophomore standout led the county in rushing with 1122 yards. Most of those yards came in a six game span. He scored 11 touchdowns and rushed for an amazing 403 yards in the last game of the year. The future is bright for the Pender High School student-athlete.

Dylan East (Trask) East led the Titans with 45 tackles. He had three tackles for loss. The junior was thrust into the quarterback position as a result of injuries to the starters and had a few big plays.

Cody Wallis (Topsail) Wallis was 137-248 for 2,156 yards with 19 touchdown passes. He was the best quarterback in the county by far and should get a chance to play at the next level.

Josh Barnhill (Pender) Barnhill rushed for 302 yards, had 58 tackles on defense, averaging 6.4 tackles a game to lead the Patriot defense. However, statistics do not describe

this young man. He is a leader.

Jeffery Miles (Trask) Miles is the best lineman at the Rocky Point school. He has shown great improvement over the year. His best football is yet to come.

Bernie Burns (Topsail) This junior running back stepped in when Noah Lavalle went out and had a great year. He rushed for 934 yards (5.2 average per carry) with 11 touchdowns and added nine receptions for 70 yards with no turnovers.

Chris Spencer (Pender) Spencer is a young man with a ton of potential. He anchored the Patriot defensive line where he had 56 tackles. The best is yet to come for this big man.

Will Berry (Trask) Berry is a speedster that had to play quarterback part of the year. He is better at running back and receiver but had a decent year wherever he played.

He had 392 yards rushing with three touchdowns.

He caught eight passes and had one interception

on defense.

Brock Dempsey (Topsail) This senior monster of the midway was the Pirates leading tackler and anchor of the defensive line. A team captain and three year starter, the Pirates will miss him next year.

Jose Orellana (Topsail) Jose was 25-for-28 on PATs and made four field goals on seven attempts with a long kick of 33 yards. He had 43 points scored. He was also an excellent linebacker.

Antonio Bea (Pender) This sophomore had a good year on both sides of the ball. He had 42 tackles on defense with four tackles for loss and also played well on the offensive side of the ball. Another Patriot with a bright future.

Connor Anderson (Topsail) This senior lineman anchored the offensive line for Topsail. He was a four year starter and gave the Pirate runners many holes to run through. He will be hard to replace.

Lady Pirates rout Dixon, Northside for 2-0 season start

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer There were a plethora of questions coming into the 2019-2020 season for the Topsail girls’ basketball team and, to be quite honest, the questions will probably linger until the Lady Pirates go up against the likes of Ashley, Hoggard, Laney, and the rest of the teams in the alwayschallenging Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference.

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White a super athlete for Lady Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Lady Titan basketball team has undergone a lot of changes in the last few years. They now have veteran coach Rodney Orr at the helm along with a core of very good players back from last years 13-12 season. Among those players is sophomore super student-athlete Madalyn White.

Madalyn is not just a good basketball player.

Some say she may be the best athlete at the Rocky Point school, male or female.

This winter she has taken her talent to the hardwood floors of the Trask gym. Although she is a decent shooter and ball handler, her forte is playing defense. She does not mind diving to the floor after a loose ball or taking the tough charge.

As for Madalyn White, she seems to be good at whatever she does.

percent of your rebounds, 94 percent of their assist total, and 58.60 percent of their steals off a successful 19-8 (10-4) team, there is little reason to wonder why doubt would be a major part of the equation when starting a new year.

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scored 13 points, pulled down nine rebounds, dished out five assists, came away with four steals, and blocked a shot to lead a balanced attack that had three Lady Pirates in double figures and six Topsail girls with eight points or more in a 61-45 non-conference road win over Northside-Jacksonville last Monday in the season opener for both teams.

The Lady Pirates jumped out to leads of 16-3 and 20-8, and actually

Gardner ready for senior year at Topsail High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last year the Topsail Pirate men’s varsity basketball team had a decent year behind several young and talented players. Among those young players was junior Derek Gardner. He averaged just under 12 points a game to lead the team and also pulled down 4.2 rebounds a contest. However, the team plays in the Mideastern Conference where everybody is good.

This season the Pirates have a new coach and a new optimism. Mr. Gardner is back and has the C by his name meaning he is a captain.

He is charged with keeping the team on course Gardner is averaging 13 points and 5.5 rebounds a game including 20 points in the win over Northside Jacksonville.

The Pirates are 2-0 and headed to a good season under Captain, Derek Gardner.

held a 36-point lead (62-26) with 5:25 remaining in the game before Coach Jay Kapiko finished clearing his bench after playing 11 of the 13 girls on the roster prior to that point.

“We were a little better than them and we shot the ball well tonight,” Kapiko said. “Our defense was pretty good. I don’t have a lot to complain about, but we’ll look at the film and work on the things we need to work on. I was just

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I sat down on the edge of my bed. I grabbed my best sneakers and strapped them on over my clean white Nike socks.

I knew what was ahead of me. One of the biggest challenges of the year for an aging athlete.

I slipped on my Beast Mode long sleeve shirt so as not to get chilly.

My muscles needed to be warm so I didn’t pull anything. I pulled into the parking lot drinking my favorite sports energy drink with an anticipation of the battle yet to come. I was a bit apprehensive as I strode toward the front of the building. I knew what I was about to face. You got it. I was fixing to head into Walmart on Black Friday, or actually thirsty Thursday before Black Friday. Gulp!

As I entered the doorway a lady that must have been 75 years old sneered at me as if to say “size don’t mean jack here big boy, you better stay away from me ! I was on a mission.” She didn’t scare me.

Well, maybe a little, but I wasn’t gonna’ show it.

I made my way to the back of the store – big screen TVs for 98 bucks.

The line was long and filled with some worthy adversaries. I had a flash back to the time I was at Walmart trying to buy a VCR on Black Friday.

This was years ago and they had just come out.

They were 19 bucks and the line was at least 50 deep.

When the buzzer rang the crowd began to move.

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Next thing I know there were two older ladies throwing punches. There were people throwing VCRs over the crowd. A couple of people fell during the melee and had to be pulled out of the crowd. It was crazy!

I came to my senses and took my place. Everyone was calm. I was sweating. I wiped the dampness from my brow and settled in. If I have to take someone out it will be the 80year-old lady with the blue hair I thought.

Everything was wrapped in plastic. When the store clerk unwrapped the TVs and said have at it, they were gone. In a blink, my idea of buying a 98-dollar TV was gone.

I thought about trying to grab one from someone and make a run for it, but you guys know me and have seen me. I ain’t even outrunning old blue hair.

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Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last week was the opening week of the winter sports season. The Pender basketball team fell to Laney at their place.

Michael Armstrong scored 15 points with Jakwon Moore chipping in 14 points. Jujuan Carr added 13 points. Tyanna Holmes led the Patriots in their loss to the Lady Bucs with 14 points.

The Topsail men are off to a 2-0 start. Derek Gardner scored 20 points in the Pirates win over Northside while Jamison Long scored 14 points with seven assists. Jackson Sullivan added nine points and 10 rebounds. Gavin Ellis had 14 points and eight boards in the win over Dixon.

The Lady Pirates are also 2-0. Senior Julia Sullivan scored 13 points, pulled down nine rebounds, dished out five assists, came away with four

Moore makes huge strides during summer

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer At the midway point of the Pender patriot men’s basketball season last year, a young man came onto the scene for Coach Rayford Hankins. He was freshman Jakwon Moore. The 6-4 forward made a huge impression almost immediately He showed flashes of being a difference maker on a team full of very good basketball players.

With almost a year under his belt at the Pender County School, Mr. Moore came out for the first regulation game of the year and made a huge contribution to the team. In the Patriots loss to Laney, Jakwon scored 14 points including two mammoth dunks.

Pender is coming off of a good year. This year the team expects to contend for a conference title and much more.

Jakwon Moore is going to help the team reach their goals

steals, and blocked a shot to lead the Hampstead ladies to a win over Northside. Junior Sydney Hartgrove had nine points and 12 rebounds. Hartgrove scored 18 points snared 11 rebounds, and came away with six steals, and two blocked shots in the win over Dixon.

The Topsail swim team began their season last week in a dual meet with Laney. Junior Chase Davis won the 200-yard individual medley and captured first place in the 50yard freestyle.

Davis them teamed up with junior Trent Butler, sophomore Ryan King, and senior Nick Gallek to win the 200-yard freestyle relay and also joined forces with freshman Tristen DeLeon, sophomore Liam McBride, and senior Devon Taylor to win the 400-yard freestyle relay.

McBride was first in the

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Topsail swimmers split with Laney in season-opening meet

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail girls’ and boys’ swim teams hit the pool for the tie in the 20192020 season in a somewhatrare dual meet with MidEastern 3A/4A Conference foe Laney, with the Pirate boys’ team racing to a dominant 122-48 win over the Buccaneers, and the Lady Pirates falling 85-81 in a closely-fought meet.

Junior Chase Davis was the busiest Topsail boy, winning the 200-yard individual medley in 2:08.31, and capturing first place in the 50-yard freestyle in 24.12.

Davis them teamed up with junior Trent Butler, sophomore Ryan King, and senior Nick Gallek to win the 200-yard freestyle relay

Pirates Continued from page 1B “We got a great game out of Jackson, a great overall game out of Will, and Derek goes without saying. It was definitely a tale of two halves.”

Monarchs Quincey Martin (19 points) and Aaron Oates (16 points, 13 rebounds) combined for eight of Northside’s 11 firstperiod points as Northside took an 11-8 lead after the first eight minutes. Meanwhile, Topsail was 1-of-12 (a Gardner trey) from the field and 5-of-9 from the free-throw line. The second quarter wasn’t much better as the Pirates lost ground (26-22) with a 5-for-15 effort from the field, and 3-for-8 effort in free throws.

But after falling behind 22-15 with 4:15 to go until halftime, the Pirates rode a 7-4 period-ending run to close to within 26-22 entering the third period. They opened the quarter on a 9-5 run, tying the score at 3131 with 4:08 left. They took their first lead since 5-4 at 36-33 on a trey by Gardner, and increased it to 41-37 entering the final eight minutes of regulation.

A deuce by Pressler opened a quick 43-37 advantage and it was 52-44 on a basket by Long (11 secondhalf points) with 5:15 to go.

Northside eventually tied the game at 57-57 on two Martin free throws with 1:09 remaining. Both teams had opportunities to take the lead but neither could until Gardner was fouled going down the lane with 0:03 ticks on the game clock,

Lady Pirates Continued from page 2B pleased with the way we passed the ball and the unselfish way we played.

They were unselfish and it resulted in some good, easy shots.

“Destiny (Idol) came off the bench and gave us a nice little spark there, and Julia brought some good senior leadership and knocked down some shots. Overall it was a very good team effort from top to bottom.”

Junior Bella Kross score four of Topsail’s first six points, and six of her eight points to spark the Lady Pirates to the 20-8 lead after the first period. Idol (six rebounds), a senior, came off the bench midway through the first period and score nine of her 11 points before the intermission. Sullivan added seven points in the second quarter as Topsail increased its lead to 41-19 at halftime.

Junior Sydney Hartgrove (nine points, 12 rebounds), Sullivan, Idol, and 5-foot-2 junior guard Abby Fucilli (five points, eight rebounds) controlled the boards, and the Pirate defense helped created 15 Lady Monarch turnovers over the span of the first 16 minutes. Hartgrove (six) and junior Shelby Parker (eight points) fueled a 20point third quarter that opened a 59-26 lead, and the

in 1:43.16, and also joined forces with freshman Tristen DeLeon, sophomore Liam McBride, and senior Devon Taylor to win the 400-yard freestyle relay in 3:46.84.

McBride was first (2:09.52) in the 200-yard freestyle, Butler captured gold in the 100-yard butterfly, Gallek was the winner in the 100-yard breaststroke, Taylor outswam the field to win the 500-yard freestyle (6:15.06), and senior Jon Gallagher was first in the 100-yard backstroke (1:10.37).

Sophomore teammate Bailey MacVaugh followed McBride in touching the wall in the 200-freestyle (2:18.35), with Pirate freshman Porter W. Cockrum third (2:23.07), the Pirates took the first three spots in

the 200-individual medley with Taylor second (2:27.49) behind Davis, and Gallek in third (2:28.13).

Other scorers for Topsail were Butler (3rd; 25.07), DeLeon (4th; 25.95), and sophomore Ryan A. King (5th; 27.78) in the 50freestyle, sophomore Alex Knudsen (2nd; 1:32.43) in the 100-butterfly, sophomore Forrest Hoover (2nd; 59.69), MacVaugh (3rd; 1:01.07), and Gallagher (4th; 1:02.31) in the 100-freetyle, McBride, again, (2nd; 6:23.92) in the 400-freestyle, and Cockrum (3rd; 1:11.99), and junior Sean Dougherty (4th; 1:15.13) in the 100backstroke.

The quartet of Hoover, G a l l a g h e r, M a c Va u g h , and senior Travis Souza were third (4:09.37) in the 400-freestyle relay, and the

and made both charity tosses to seal the win.

“We went into halftime and talked about the things we were doing wrong,” Gardner said. “We were slow getting back on defense early but we did a much better job of that in the second half, and we started making free throws when it really mattered most. We got good efforts out of a lot of players against a really good team on the road.”

Thursday the Pirates headed to Holy Ridge where a balanced attack that saw four players reach doubledigits in a 69-64 win over host Dixon and its twoheaded monster duo of Logan Hubbard and Everett Lewis.

Hubbard, a junior, (27 points) and Lewis, a senior, (21) combined for eight of the Bulldogs’ 10 three-point baskets, 17 of the 24 baskets from the field, and all six of team’s free throws – accounting for 48 of Dixon’s 64 points. Both players displayed excellent insideoutside games that often left the Pirate defenses in their wake.

“As good a defense as we played Monday, it was nonexistent here,”Barlett said.

“They were driving to the hoop on us. I just told them, tomorrow (Friday in practice) is going to be all defense. The only good thing I can say about tonight is, it’s a “W.” I’m not saying we are there, but sometimes when you’re bad and you still win, it shows you are working toward becoming a good team, but we’re a long way from that.”

The game was backand-forth early as Topsail

struggled to get untracked offensively. Sullivan (14 points, eight rebounds, two assists) kept the Pirates either in front or close with eight first-half points, Pressler (14 points, 11 rebounds added six, and Ellis (14 points, five rebounds), who came off the bench in his first game after football, chipped in with six. A late 12-6 run gave Topsail a 33-27 halftime advantage The Pirates came out firing in the third quarter with Long (13 points) heating up from the outside, and Topsail held a 53-44 lead entering the final eight minutes of the contest. But Hubbard went on a threepoint surge (three) on his way to nine third-period points, Lewis hit a trey and a deuce for five more, and Max Bailey (nine points) added six of his nine points as Dixon battled back from a 63-49 deficit with 5:03 remaining. A Lewis threepointer made it 67-62 with 2:44 to go, but Dixon could get no closer.

“We did have trouble defensively,” Sullivan said.

“We have to work a lot harder, the help defense wasn’t there, and that’s what we have to work on tomorrow. “We definitely had the height advantage against this team, and when we play a team like this we have to work more on getting the ball inside. We have to work on our free throws, too. But we got Gavin ad James back tonight, and that was a big help, and we were able to spread the ball around.”

Topsail’s next game is their home opener (Dec. 4) against White Oak.

bench totally took things from there.

Sophomore point guard Savannah Lambert (five rebounds, five assists was the sixth Lady Pirate to exceed eight points.

“That first win gives us a lot of confidence,” Sullivan said. “We mayn’t be as big, or as talented overall as last year, but it was a good start and hopefully we can carry it over when we go up against teams like Ashley and Hoggard, and Laney.”

Thursday it was Hartgrove’s turn to emerge as the leader on the court.

The multi-talented junior scored 18 points, gathered in 11 rebounds, and came away with six steals, and two blocked shots and Sullivan added six points, 10 boards, three steals, three assists, and two blocks as the Topsail girls went 2-0 in road wins with a 48-26 win over Dixon in Holly Ridge.

Topsail led from start-tofinish, opening a 6-0 lead on its way to a 15-5 advantage after eight minutes, and that lead mushroomed to 27-9 by halftime as the Lady Pirates’ defense forced the Lady Bulldogs into 15 firsthalf turnovers (28 in the game). Hartgrove had 11 points at the intermission, and Fucilli came off the bench to score all five of her points to fuel a 12-4 disparity in the second quarter that produced the 18-point halftime advantage.

“The game seemed really slow so I was just try-

ing some energy to my team,” said Hartgrove, who lead, the Lady Pirates with 18 points while adding 11 rebounds, three assists, six steals, and two blocked shots. “But it was really a total team effort, rebounding, passing, shooting, everything. Even when we missed a few shots I was like, ‘Keep shooting, Guys, keep shooting,’ and I drove more than I shot tonight.

“We don’t have as much depth as we did last year, but we work well with what we have. We have some little, scrappy girls this year. Last year we were bigger and this year we have more scrappers than big people.”

The second half was a combination of starters, and bench players, with the starters seeing very little floor time in the fourth quarter. Starters Shelby Parker, Bella Kross, and Savannah Lambert each score six points, and junior Morgan Conetta hit a free throw for her first varsity points.

The Topsail girls were at Clinton Tuesday, and will play their home opener on Dec. 4 against White Oak.

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foursome of Hoover, senior Bradley Kimmel, DeLeon, and King was second (2:30.62) in the 200-medley relay.

Seniors Madison Hoover a n d T i h a n i C o n t re r a s were the cornerstones of the Lady Pirates’ efforts.

Hoover was first (2:08.00) in the 200-freestyle and first (1:10.37) in the 100backstroke, swam the anchor leg behind Contreras, senior Hannah Spillane, and senior Julia Oakley in the victorious (1:57.39) 200-freestyle relay and was again the finisher behind Contreras, freshman Seleste Streck, and Oakley on the first-place(4:27.83) 400-freestyle relay.

Along with her work on the winning relay units, Contreras was first (59.52) in the 100-freestyle and

second (2:31.95) in the 200 individual medley.

Oakley was first (29.81) in the 50 freestyle and third (1:08.56) in the 100-freestyle, Streck was second (30.56) and Spillane was third (32.52) behind Oakley in the 50-freestyle, Streck was second (1:18.01) in the 100backstroke, sophomore Alexis Knudsen was second (1:32.43) in the 100butterfly, and freshman Kylee Barkentin was second (1:36.69) in the 100breaststroke.

Additionally, the team of junior Teagan Hibbard, Streck, Knudsen, and Spillane was second (2:30.62) in the 200-medley relay, and freshman Lindley Cox, sophomore Mercedes Lopez, Knudsen, and freshman Grace May joined forces to place third (5:34.57) in

the 400-freestyle relay.

Other Lady Pirate scorers were Hibbard (5th; 3:00.08) in the 200-freestyle, May (4th; 3:27.53) in the 200 individual medley, Knudsen (3rd; 7:47.09) and May (4th; 8:02.61) in the 500 freestyle.

Freshman Emma Soderman, sophomore Isabella Cogan, junior Adela Zhang, and Hibbard were fourth (2:03.54), and freshman Libby Brewer, Barkentin, junior Lexi Carmelley, and senior Addison Howard were fifth (2:32.21) in the 200 freestyle relay.

Next up is a Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference meet on Thursday (Dec. 4) at the UNC-Wilmington Natatorium against (host) Hoggard, Laney, and New Hanover.

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That was the last time the Patriots would lead the game. Carr made a three point bucket to pull his team to within two at 62-60 with 2:59 to play but Laney outscored the Pats 10-2 in the final minutes to secure the win.

Armstrong led the Patriots with 15 points with Moore adding 14. Jujuan Carr had 13 points for the Patriots. Pender will play at Fayetteville against Free-

dom Christian Academy on Friday. They will Host Topsail Dec. 5.

Lady Patriots The Pender girls and new coach Ebony Felix found the going tough against the talented Laney Lady Bucs, falling 69-25. Laney held a 37-12 advantage at the half.

Tyanna Holmes led the Patriots with 12 points. The Lady Patriots do not play until Dec. 5 when they host Topsail.

senior Jon Gallagher was first in the 100-yard backstroke.

Madison Hoover and Tihani Contreras were the cornerstones of the Lady Pirates’ efforts. Hoover was first in the 200-freestyle and first in the 100-backstroke, swam the anchor leg behind Contreras, senior Hannah Spillane, and

senior Julia Oakley in the victorious 200-freestyle relay and was again the finisher behind Contreras, freshman Seleste Streck, and Oakley on the firstplace 400-freestyle relay.

This weeks top Performer is Topsail swimmer Chase Dixon. He led the Pirates to a dominating performance over Laney.

Continued from page 1B and cut the lead to two points, but the Pats took a three point lead into the final eight minutes of the game.

Laney took their first lead of the night with just over six minutes to play.

Carr made two free throws to give Pender a 54-53 lead.

Performers Continued from page 2B 200-yard freestyle, Butler captured gold in the 100-yard butterfly, Gallek was the winner in the 100yard breaststroke, Taylor outswam the field to win the 500-yard freestyle and

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