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BOC approves plan for aquarium at Blake Farm Pender County Commissioners gave a nod Monday to a proposal to build a 7,500 square foot aquarium in the new Blake Farm community along U.S. 17 in southern Pender County.

The 1,300-acrea Blake Farm project will feature multifamily units and single-family homes, and 100,000 feet of future retail space. Trask Land Company of Wilmington is developing the project. “It focuses on North Carolina oysters and other shellfish, along with the cultural, economic and environmental impact of the shellfish industry,� said Raiford Trask, president of Trask Land Company and developer of Blake Farm. “The history of oystering, crabbing and to a lesser extent, harvesting clams, scallops and shrimp were a critical part of southeastern North Carolina’s economy until a decline in harvests significantly impacted the oyster population and the shellfish industry.�

Trask told commissioners new aquaculture technology and improved awareness has resulted in vastly improved harvests and economic results. The eat local and farm to table movements have placed a premium on North Carolina shellfish and argue for

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the need and success of the aquarium facility. the facility serve as an educational facility and historical archive, it will operate as a high volume economic development tool and branding vehicle for North Carolina seafood. “The proposed aquarium at Blake Farm provides another attraction in Pender County.

Our county commissioners value a proposed shellfish aquarium because it will serve as an educational tool both for residents and tourists.

The aquarium reflects our culture and appreciation for our coastal environment,� said Pender County Tourism Director Tammy Proctor.

Trask says placing the aquarium in the Blake Farm Restaurant and Retail Campus is good planning as the aquarium is sited in a vibrant commercial project and benefit from a mix of uses including a built in customer base of restaurant diners, shoppers and visitors. “It will be within walking distance of 480 multifamily units and 100,000 feet of future retail. In short, Blake Farm is a pedestrian friendly area that helps create public/private funding for the Aquarium and ease of access while adhering to the architecture of the Scotts Hill community.�

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Fall in Pender County

The Holly Shelter Shooting Range marked one year of operation Nov. 5.

The range is a partnership between Pender County and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. The partnership provides a safe and environmentally friendly location for shooting activities to take place outside of the Holly Shelter Game Lands.

Constructed on state-owned property by the WRC, Pender County provides management and daily operation funding of the shooting range, with money for operations coming from user fees.

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Fall colors in Pender County are not as beautiful as in western North Carolina, but Pender does have it’s moments. This scene was found along the Abbey Nature Preserve trail and pond near Poplar Grove Plantation.

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Public meeting scheduled on proposed Black River state park Nov. 16 in Ivanhoe From Staff Reports The state of North Carolina is seeking feedback on a feasibility study evaluating

Holly Shelter Shooting Range busy after a year

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Burgaw Depot receives green certification

From Staff Reports The Historic Burgaw Train Depot has been certified as a NC Green Travel facility from the North Carolina Departthe suitability of a state park State Parks system. The study ment of Environmental Qualon the Black River in parts of area is roughly 2,600 acres and ity. The Burgaw Train Depot Sampson, Bladen and Pender includes 45 miles of the Black joins the NC GreenTravel famcounties. During the 2017 River corridor. ily at the level of two Dogwood legislative session, the N.C. The study will create a Blossoms.

General Assembly directed vision for what a state park, “We are excited to have the the N.C. Division of Parks natural area, or trail could first NC GreenTravel certified and Recreation to conduct look like, including what ame- facility in Pender County, “said the study and report results nities would be most impor- Zachary White, Burgaw Parks to the Legislative Oversight tant to nearby communities and Recreation. “With this Committee on Agriculture and other potential users. certification we join facilities and Natural and Economic It will include an evalua- such as the North Carolina Resources by Mar. 1, 2018. tion of the natural and cul- Zoological Park, Airlie GarOpen houses were held in tural heritage significance dens and many of the North September to gather public of the area, whether it meets Carolina State Parks.â€? input on the study. About 200 criteria to be part of the state The travel industry is one interested residents attended park system, the suitability of of the largest consumers in the open houses and provided the Black River for recreation, the state and has an enormous input for the division to use as and a cost estimate for devel- impact on the environment it moves forward. oping the park. and the economy. By becoming An additional open house North Carolina State Parks a partner in this effort, we are is scheduled to discuss con- manages more than 232,000 helping to assure that North cerns expressed by attendees acres of iconic landscape Carolina’s travel and tourism at prior public meetings. The within North Carolina’s state industry will remain sustainopen house will be held Nov. parks, state recreation areas able and profitable and that Push Mowers •IvanLawn Tractors •• Zero Turn Mowers Push Mowers Lawnand Tractors Zero 16, from 5-7 p.m. at the • state natural areas.Turn Mowers the state’s environment and Trimmers & Chainsaws & Chainsaws hoe Fire Station, 18933 Trimmers Hwy It administers the N.C economy will remain healthy 210 East,SALES Ivanhoe. • SERVICE Parks Recreation Trust for many years to come. •• and PARTS •• DELIVERY SALES • an SERVICE PARTS DELIVERY The meeting will be open Fund, including its local “The Historic Train Depot Financing Available Available house format so attendeesFinancing can grants program, as well as a attracts visitors along the stop in to talk with Division state trails program, North Civil War Trail,â€? said White. of Parks and Recreation staff Carolina Natural and Scenic “The depot is also an attractive at their convenience.

Rivers and more, all with a venue for business meetings The Black River is home mission dedicated to con- and special occasion celebrato large cypress trees, some servation, recreation and tions.� of which are more than 1,600 education.

To rent the Historic Burgaw years old, and a popular padThe state parks system wel- Train Depot, contact Kimberly dling destination in an area comes more than 19 million currently underserved by the visitors annually.

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Pender School superintendent completes first month on job

By Miranda Ferguson Special to the Post & Voice Pender County Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Hill recently completed his first month on the job as the leader of the county’s largest employer. During this time, he’s learned a lot about what makes Pender County Schools – and Pender County – special and unique.

“The people I’ve met on staff, and the people I’ve had the opportunity to meet in the community, have all been very encouraging,” Dr. Hill said.

“We are fortunate to have dedicated staff members who truly care about educating our students and inspiring them to be successful.”

During his first few weeks as superintendent, Dr. Hill has visited schools with members of the Pender County Board of Education, met with school and central services administrators, attended meetings for the Surf City and Penderlea bond projects, reviewed district data, and met with individuals and organizations in the community.

“I definitely jumped in with both feet,” Dr. Hill said.

“I believe in creating partnerships with businesses, local leaders, and community organizations. It’s important to offer opportunities for them

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Pender County Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Hill visits with students at Burgaw Middle School. to learn about what’s going on in our schools and join us in celebrating our successes. We will be hosting our first Celebrate Success night on Nov. 8 to do just that. Each of our schools will be showcased, celebrated, and recognized for their academic achievements.

We invite the community to come out and participate.”

Celebrate Success will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednes-

day, Nov. 8 in the Main Gym at Heide Trask High School.

Dr. Hill came to Pender County Schools from Bertie County, where he served as superintendent. His experience includes service as emergency services officer, teacher, principal and secondary education director, as well as serving as execu-

8 p.m. in the main gym at Heide Trask High School.

Guests will be greeted by a showcase of schools as they enter the gym. Each school

T he Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Hampstead are inviting the community to do some early Christmas shopping.

The church’s Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., and Nov. 18 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., presenting a variety of unique handcrafted gifts and homemade baked goods at reasonable prices.

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

A handcrafted wreath, lottery ticket tree, bird lovers basket, wine basket, and Christmas wrapping basket will be raffled, as well as many specialty baskets.

A bountiful bake table will provide everything for your holiday table – from candy

and cookies, to pies and cakes.

And homemade, frozen Mealsin-a-Minute take the stress out of fixing lunch or dinner during this busy time. An extensive White Elephant room will help you turn someone’s trash into your treasure.

Holy Trinity’s traditional luncheon of chicken salad and zucchini bread is available for $7 on Friday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and the Holy Trinity Youth Group will offer a chili luncheon for $5 Saturday, so shoppers can spend the day.

Profits from the Bazaar will be used by the ECW to extend their outreach efforts in this community, providing donations to the 4Cs Food Pantry, the Masters Table, Safe Haven, Good Shepherd Center, and others.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 107 Deerfield Drive, behind Port City Java on U.S. 17. For more information, call 270.4221.

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mobiles every day. The programming will create additional publicity and the electronic footprint of the project will reach an exponentially greater number of people with the constant reminder to purchase and consume North Carolina seafood.

Planned aquarium exhibits will feature a mix of historical implements, including early period (1900-1960s) wooden boats, oyster tongs, oyster and clam rakes and geographical information along with maps and charts. Interactive video/audio stations featuring historical narratives regarding the work necessary for the harvest, the creation of the boats and tools and the delivery to market are also planned.

Exhibits will be focused on sophisticated touch and feel tanks featuring moving water, live crabs and other aspects of the estuarian environment.

These areas of the Aquarium can also be contained in an indoor/outdoor area to provide educational opportunities.

tive director of STEM East in Greenville. Dr. Hill holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Mount Olive. He has also earned an educational specialist degree, master’s degree and doctorate degree in educational leadership and administration, all from East Carolina University.

County schools Celebrate Holy Trinity Episcopal Success event Wednesday Holiday Bazaar Nov. 17

Pender County Schools invites the community to join in as the district recognizes each of its schools for their academic achievements during Celebrate Success, to be held this Wednesday from 6 to

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Pender EMS & Fire Report Oct. 29-Nov. 4 Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 196 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 41 Sloop Point Station 14 25 Hampstead Station 16 43 Surf City Station 23 12 Top. Beach Station 4 8 Union Station 5 15 Rocky Point Station 7 30 Atkinson Station 9 15 Maple Hill Station 13 2 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 Station 29 5 Type of Calls Cancelled: 3 Refusals: 61 Stand By: 1 Transported: 94 Treated/released: 7 Fire Department Reports Total Calls: 39 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 10 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 2 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 9 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 2 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 4 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 5 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 7 EMS St. 4 Top. Beach 0 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 8 Motor Vehicle Crash 5 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 16 Cancelled 10 Ocean Rescue 0

Continued from page 1A is approximately 40,000 cars per day and the Blake Farm Community is strategically positioned to provide access to I-140, I-40 and Highway 17 traffic. Its proximity to the county line will create improved and increased connections between Pender County and New Hanover County.

“We appreciate you investing private dollars in something that is traditionally state supported,” said Commissioner David Piepmeyer. “That seems to be the ideal situation, where private business and government can move forward in an effort to improve education and strengthen our region’s knowledge of our oceans, I don’t see any negatives to this.”

Developers say the aquarium will be a branding opportunity for North Carolina seafood, providing a reminder to approximately 40,000 auto-

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Master Gardeners to hold native plant program

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer

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Pictured above 4C’s Treasurer Betty Anzalone (left), President Jeanne Rick (center), and Purchasing Agent Peggy Stoltz (right) accept a check for $6,500.

Hampstead’s 4C’s Food Pantry receives grant Cape Fear Memorial Foundation recently awarded the Christian Community Caring Center (4C’s Food Pantry) in Hampstead a two-year grant totaling $11,500. The pantry, located at 15200 U.S. Highway 17, serves all persons in eastern Pender County, north to the Onslow County line, south to the New Hanover County

line, and west to Rocky Point (east of I-40).

Throughout its 29-year history, the pantry has provided essential non-perishable food to the local community.

“This grant will allow us to purchase a commercial grade refrigerator,” said 4 C’s president Jeanne Rick, “which will permit us to add

some perishable items to our inventory, such as butter and cheese. We are grateful to the Foundation for their faith in us and our mission.”

The remaining funds are to provide operating funds for the continuing operation of the pantry. 4C’s is operated solely by volunteers and is looking to recruit more

volunteers. If interested, contact Nancy Simon at ilmnancy@bellsouth.net. Cape Fear Memorial Foundation’s mission is to support not-forprofit organizations providing services that improve the health and wellness of the people of southeastern North Carolina.

For those interested in learning how to select and incorporate native plants into your landscape, N.C. State Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, Layne Caudle, will conduct a presentation on regional native plants. The event will be held Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. until noon at the Hampstead Public Library. The N.C. State Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Speakers Bureau of Pender County will sponsor this free event.

During the presentation, Caudle will define what native plants are and why we should incorporate them into our landscaping. She will discuss the benefits of planting native plants, as well as the advantages to the ecosystems of the area of using native plants instead of lawns. Ways to expand the landscape, the impact of native vs. non-native plants and the threat of invasive plants will be other topics covered during the presentation.

Caudle plans to talk about the best locations for planting natives, what to plant and the importance of native plants for our birds, pollinators and wildlife. She will discuss how to create a native habitat for birds and what not to do. Frequently asked questions will be discussed. Access to online resources and publications will be provided, as well as a native plant database.

“Plants that are considered natives are those that have

evolved naturally in a region without human intervention.

Since they have evolved over thousands of years with the elements, animals, insects and other plants, native plants make up an integral part of the survival of our ecosystem,” said Caudle.

Caudle explained that our state has one of the most ecologically diverse systems of habitats and growing conditions in the US, supporting about 4,000 native plant species. Since natives are adapted to the soils and climate of the region, they are more resistant to disease and pests.

They require less water, fewer pesticides and less fertilizer.

These hardy plants require little maintenance and can save you money.

Although native plants are not necessarily better than traditional nursery options from the perspective of landscape design, they do provide more food and shelter for pollinators and wildlife than nonnative plants. For those who appreciate the style and value of native plants, adding them to your landscape can help strengthen the local ecosystem network.

The Hampstead Library is located at 75 Library Dr. in Hampstead. For more information about the presentation or the programs offered by the NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Pender County, please call Tim Mathews, Pender County Horticultural / Local Foods Agent, at (910) 259-1235.

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The Burgaw Friends of the Library will have an ongoing gently used holiday decoration sale inside the library at 103 S Cowan Street, Burgaw.

This is an ongoing sale and will continue until all items are sold. We will be selling gently used donated holiday decorations. All proceeds

from the sale will benefit the Friend’s library projects.

The public can support the library in two ways. First, they may donate gently used decorations prior to the sale.

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Corrections system needs correcting The incident at Pasquotank Correctional recently has slowly slipped into the shadows of the news, yet it needs to be top of the General Assembly and the Governor’s desks.

Our prison system is broken; there are simply not enough guards to safely Politics still plays too confine people who have been heavy if a role in adminlegally adjudged in need of istration at some prisons. incarceration and separaWell-meaning bleeding tion from the general public.

Through the years the prison hearts have made it easier system has improved on to be a long-term prisoner its treatment of convicted than to be an ethical guard. criminals – we are not a third Despite the best attempts world nation where torture of some within the system and inhumanity are standard – and as with any governoperating procedure. At the ment agency, there are same time, the prisons have shining stars of hope – been shunted aside, and too Pasquotank was inevitable. many facilities are too short of personnel. Many who are incarcerated come from segments of society where the nuclear family is but a forgotten memory, and where antisocial behavior is considered the norm. Others are jailed because of gang or criminal activity that only gets honed to a razor’s edge in prison, where inmates sometimes have far too much time to sit and think, and know their actions basically cannot be punished.

This is combined with overworked, undertrained staffs that are short on personnel, outside influences encouraging criminal behavior based on skin color and perceived injustices (and this includes inmates of all races) and prisons being used as a graduate school for minor offenders who have no reason to hope to have a life as a “normal” citizen. Folks with nothing to lose simply have nothing to lose.

The old cliché “powder keg” is not inappropriate when speaking of our state’s prison system.

Politics still plays too heavy if a role in administration at some prisons. Well-meaning bleeding hearts have made it easier to be a long-term prisoner than to be an ethical guard.

Despite the best attempts of some within the system – and as with any government agency, there are shining stars of hope – Pasquotank was inevitable.

Four murders of guards at the hands of inmates is not acceptable, especially since rumors indicate that the riot there has caused other inmates to consider similar actions. After all, punishments for illegal cell phones, drugs, tobacco and even assaults are nothing for a hardened criminal to be concerned with – what are the courts going to do, send them to prison?

It’s tragic that anyone has to go to prison, but it’s been a factor of human life since biblical times. Some folks simply cannot function in everyday society; some merely need a course correction, but others are just not safe to allow on the streets.

Our state needs to support our corrections officers and the correctional system. Rehabilitation and reentry as they stand now are only mildly successful. Retention of prison guards is lower than it should be, and training needs to be improved.

It’s ridiculous that most prisons do not have a single certified investigator on staff, and have to rely on nearby police and sheriff ’s offices for criminal investigations and arrests.

We sincerely hope that the tragedy at Pasquotank serves as a wake-up call, and not a harbinger of things to come.

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The ages of innocence lost

Bill Messer When I was a kid, some of my favorite magazines were Boy’s Life, Field & Stream, Sports Afield and National Geographic. Life and Saturday Evening Post were good for pictures, Time and Newsweek for a little more depth into the stories of the

day. National Geographic introduced me to distant lands and different cultures.

I believed the Scout Oath, and still try to do ‘one good turn every day’. The Scout Law set my moral horizon: Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.

I joined the U.S. Navy and learned the requirements of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the UCMJ, the basis of Navy justice.

I had been born into the Roman Catholic Church and the Baltimore Catechism laid out our shared beliefs, inter-

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Magnum PI, Honey West, and John Locke It seems that Hollywood is so caught up in sex scandals and such that they have forgotten how to create, so they retread older shows like old tires – and like most retreads, they aren’t even a pale imitation of the original.

Take, for example, the multiple spinoffs you can find any night of the week for several different “franchises”. I’m reasonably sure that “Law and Order: Animal Control” is not far off the horizon, as is “NCIS: Jersey City.” Rather than actually create, they just change the scenery.

Never mind the foolishness of the 329 different Star Trek programs.

Miss Rhonda and I are devotees of a lot of the early 1960s TV crime shows that were off the air before we were born. Harbor Command, the Naked City, Honey West and almost any others we can find go into the home library. Courtesy of the magic of DVDs, we regularly enjoy a TV lineup that would be the envy of the Neilson ratings -- circa 1965. We even watch the vintage commercials.

We’re big fans of the original Miami Vice, so when its lesser known but possibly superior cousin Crime Story came out on DVD, we were ecstatic. Crime Story was like a colorized, updated ver-

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Jefferson Weaver sion of the film noir feel of those earlier crime shows.

It was a retro homage to the 1960s just as Miami Vice was both a mirror and a prism of the 1980s.

So what did the Hollywood wombats do? Remade it into a scruffy stale-popcorn video game version of itself that is best forgotten.

Even the music was forgettable, simply remixes and covers of songs that the new performers may have heard in their mothers’ wombs.

The music in the real Miami Vice was sometimes actually written for the show, then released to radio stations.

That was a reboot deserving a boot of a different kind.

I can handle spinoffs – some are worthwhile, others are quickly turned off – but

the reboots are beginning to get on my nerves.

It was bad enough when they took one of the coolest shows on TV, Hawaii 5-0, and recreated it with below-average acting, even less credible story lines and more blowing stuff up. That show is at least tolerable, like a plastic burger from a drive-thru tides one over until supper.

But the same folks went and made what’s practically a parody of the original MacGuyve. Everybody remembers him – the dude who saved the world and sported the mullet hairdo, rarely needing more than his Victorinox pocketknife.

He didn’t need a heavily armed team of computer

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How to prevent falls at home Dear Savvy Senior, My 79-year-old mother, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past year. Are there any extra precautions we should take that can help prevent this?

Worried Daughter Dear Worried, Falls are a big concern for many elderly seniors and their families. Each year, 1-in-3 older Americans fall, making it the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those age 65 and older. But many falls can be prevented. Depending on what’s causing your mom to fall, here are some different tips that can help protect her. s%NCOURAGE EXERCISE Weak leg muscles and poor balance are two of the biggest risk factors that cause seniors to fall. Tai chi, walking, water aerobics and strength training are all good for improving balance and strength, as are a number of simple balance exercises that she can do anytime like standing on one foot for 30 seconds then switching to the other foot, and walking heel-to-toe across the room.

For additional balance and leg strengthening exercises the National Institute on Aging offers free exercise guides and a DVD that you can order at Go4Life.nia.nih.gov. s2EVIEW HER MEDICATIONS Does your mom take any medicine, or combination of medicines, that make her dizzy, sleepy or lightheaded? If so, gather up all the drugs she takes – prescriptions and over-

the-counter – and take them to her doctor or pharmacist for a drug review and adjustment. s'ET HER VISION CHECKED Poor vision can be another contributor to falls, so get your mom’s eyes checked every year. She may be wearing the wrong glasses or have developed a condition such as glaucoma or cataracts that make it harder to see obstacles on the floor. s-ODIFY HER HOME There are also a number of simple household modifications you can do to make your mom’s living area safer. Start by arranging or moving the furniture so there are clear pathways to walk through, and by picking up items on the floor that could cause her to trip like newspapers, shoes, clothes, electrical or phone cords.

If she has throw rugs, remove them or use doublesided tape to secure them.

In the bathroom buy some non-skid rugs for the floors and a rubber suctiongrip mat or adhesive nonskid tape for the floor of the tub or shower, and have a carpenter install grab bars in and around the tub/ shower for support.

Also, make sure the lighting throughout the house is good, purchase some inexpensive plug-in nightlights for the bathrooms and hallways, and if she has stairs, put handrails on both sides.

For more tips, call the Eldercare Locater at 800-6771116 and order a free copy of their “Preventing Falls at Home” brochure. Or, get an occupational therapist to come in and assess your mom’s home for fall risks.

Medicare will pay for this service if prescribed by a doctor. s#HOOSE SAFE FOOTWEAR Your mom should be aware that going barefoot or wearing slippers or socks at home can also cause falls, as can wearing backless shoes, high heels, and shoes with smooth leather soles. The safest option are rubbersoled, low-heeled shoes. s0URCHASE SOME HELPFUL AIDS If your mom needs some help, talk to her doctor or a physical therapist about getting her fit for a cane or walker.

Also, to help ensure your mom’s safety, and provide you some peace of mind, get her a medical alert device like Bay Alarm Medical (BayAlarmMedical.com), one of the most reliable and affordable devices available today. For less than $1 per day, this offers an emergency alert button – either in the form of a necklace pendent, wristband or wallmounted buttons placed in high fall risk areas like the bathroom and kitchen – so she could call for help anytime if she were to fall or need assistance.

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

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Autumn on Topsail Island Ok. I can finally accept the fact that it is fall on the island. Now that it’s November, I wonder where the time went since my September birthday, when summer winds down for me.

Autumn with Topsail makes for a smooth transition and sets the holiday calendar in motion. It is still sunny and seventy here and we still sit on the beach in our bathing suits. Daylight savings time has shifted our sunrises and sunsets, so we adjust accordingly.

My friend came from Apex, en route to Oak Island to join me this year for my favorite fall festival. We have talked about it for years, and she finally made the trek, stretching out my bithmonth celebration to an all-time record.

We went down south early afternoon, when it was busy but not unbearable. It was a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine and a nice cool breeze to keep us comfortable. Our own local Carolina Band set the stage, filling the air with music while we strolled the streets in search of island treasures.

I enjoy interacting with and soaking in the stories of the artists as much as I enjoy experiencing their artwork.

I was surprised how many of them are local, and I was inspired by the passion they share through their work.

Since there were two of us we got to split two lunches; double the choices and double the fun.

Of course, I chose my all-time favorite, chicken on a stick with fried noodles, and Joany got a chilidog and hand cut fries. That fueled us up for our walk around the block to Kings Corner, where some of my favorite friends and neighbors from way back when welcomed us with open arms (and coolers).

Their home is a popular local watering hole, so we caught up over a cocktail, and got back to the action just outside. I enjoyed investing in gifts and goodies and can easily say the experience was priceless.

Of course, we tried our luck at my favorite attraction; the curators raffle but apparently they drew the wrong names again, as I have not gotten a call regarding my winnings.

Our daylight is dwindling as the sun rises later and sun sets earlier. Letting go of summer is a little easier when we kick it off with our annual island adventure.

One element of autumn I miss on the island is seeing the leaves change color, so we just substitute with mums and hibiscus.

We did see some fall foliage on our recent trip to Washington DC, and I suspect we may see more as we head for the mountains this weekend.

It is autumn wherever you are, and winter is just around the corner so get out and enjoy nature’s beauty today.

Missy Ostrishko is a columnist with the Post & Voice.

Contact her at www.gailo.com

My Spin

Tom Campbell

You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet Five hundred years ago this week, a young priest, disgusted with the leadership of his faith selling indulgences - tickets to heaven, if you will - nailed 95 Theses or protests onto

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the door of a church on All Hallows Eve. Martin Luther’s declaration of independence, speaking truth to power, sparked a revolution known as The Protestant Reformation.

The world changed in 1517 as a result of Luther’s actions. Some changes were positive, others bloody horrible. Reflecting on this history led me to four observations and some questions that North Carolina and our nation might ponder.

Let’s begin with the power of one. Thomas Jefferson said that one person with courage is a majority.

There were doubtless others who thought the hierarchy of the church was misdirected and wrong, but it took one person to be the catalyst for change. Martin Luther sparked the fire of reform.

The fire spread rapidly by

widespread communication to the masses. Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1440. By Luther’s time printing was widely distributed. Newspapers, radio and television, the Internet and social media have sparked similar reforms today - some positive and some misguided. Minds are changed and actions are spurred by the availability and use of mass media.

Reforms are usually messy. Martin Luther deplored the death and destruction that resulted from the Reformation, but movements often take on lives of their own and control is lost.

Even if no blood is shed the resultant upheaval usually wreaks havoc, at the least creating great uncertainty.

My final observation is of the great resistance to change. Those in power

don’t like change and will go to great lengths to maintain their power. They want the status quo in political parties, corporations, church hierarchy and even family structures, so as to keep their hold over others. Even those without power don’t embrace too much change too fast.

Our state and our nation are in a time of reformation, a changing of the guard. Nowhere is that more evident than in politics. If the political culture can be likened to a giant pendulum, swinging to and fro, it is a fact that we have witnessed a decided swing to the right.

Questions to ponder are many. Many of us could suggest changes we would advocate for North Carolina, but are there common threads that will unite sufficient numbers to bring about

change? Who is today’s Martin Luther, the one or several who might have the courage, the wisdom and the charisma needed to lead that change? Right now we don’t see one. And will this new reform continue the swing toward the right, move us back to the center or even in a leftward direction?

We sense a great unrest among people in North Carolina; most desire a return to times when the climate wasn’t so divisive, partisan and angry. The pace of change has escalated so rapidly it seems to occur every few years instead of

over decades or generations.

Swings in the economy, job uncertainties, changes in power structures at all levels and great upheavals have us longing for calmer waters with less disruption.

But the signs clearly portend change. As the 1970s pop song correctly predicted, “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet.” Tom Campbell is former assistant North Carolina State Treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of NC issues. NC Spin airs Saturday at 8 a.m. on WILM-TV Wilmington.

Pender 4-H’ers attend State Council Conference Four delegates from Pender County attended 4-H Club State Council Conference Nov. 4-5 in Raleigh. The delegation joined more than 220 youth and adults from across North Carolina.

While at the conference, delegates had the chance to participate in interactive workshops, improve their leadership skills and learn with others from across the state.

During the conference, attendees celebrated and recognized 4-H Club Youth Volunteer award winners and helped celebrate the achievements of youth reaching new 4H Ambassador levels.

4-H’ers who attended from Pender County were Nathaniel Andersen, Cate Shepard, Morgan Hansen, and Zane Andersen.

4-H Club is North Carolina’s largest youth development organization, equipping more than 247,000 young people each year with the skills to succeed and improve the world around them.

4-H Club programs and camps encourage young people to “learn by doing,” helping them to develop into ac-

Weaver Continued from page 4A hackers. As I recall, Ol’ Mac had maybe one person as backup, and that was his boss. He was also somewhat bumfuzzled by women, kind of like an old western hero.

Not this new cartoon-character type of guy.

I know many folks loved Moonlighting, with Cybil Shepherd and Bruce Willis; it was more of a genre than a reboot, but the premise was old, tried and true. It wasn’t my cup of tea, although I

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think I am in the minority.

That show was but a pale imitation when held beside even one episode of Anne Francis and Jon Ericson on Honey West.

Willis’ Dave could never take as many bonks to the head as Sam Bolt did in a single season on Honey West, and frankly, Cybil could never hold a candle to Anne Francis when it came to the wolf-whistle department.

I read the other day where, in the continuing tradition to avoid anything original, someone in Hollyweird has decided to reboot Magnum,

PI. I shudder to think of how dreadful the end product will be.

Magnum, as many of you may recall, was possibly the coolest private investigator ever. He was a less gloomy version of Mike Hammer, set in Hawaii instead of New York. Tom Selleck led a great cast as the fiercely moustached detective. The show was funny, campy, well-written but well-acted. It was a show that brought our family to the living room, before I became too cool to hang out

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Pender County robotics team PHEnix attended the Thundering Horde of Robots (THOR) in Raleigh Oct. 28. The event gives new recruits a chance to see what the robotics team is all about as they learn professionalism and “cooperatition” (cooperation/competition) at the event. “I am super proud of our kids,” said team sponsor and Pender high School teacher Jared Pinkston. “This is the first time our veteran kids dropped their competitive nature and let the new kids take over… every kid was able to drive, troubleshoot and work on the robot. Almost everyone had a chance to score and a few managed to climb the six-foot airship.” Way to represent PCS, PHEnix!

State encourages teen driver safety Gover nor Cooper highlighted a week in October as Teen Driver Safety Week to call attention to motor vehicle crashes as being the leading cause of death of teenagers in North Carolina, ahead of all other types of injury, disease or violence.

The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program is stressing the importance of parental engagement with their teenagers before they get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle by reminding them to “5 to Drive.”

The “5 to Drive” campaign gives parents tips on how to talk about safe driving with their teens and to address the five most dangerous and deadly driving behaviors: alcohol, lack of seat belt use, distracted driving, speeding, and extra passengers.

“Parents have a very convincing influence on their teens, even as they grow older and become more independent,” said Mark Ezzell, di-

rector of the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program.

“We are encouraging parents and caregivers to have the conversation with their teen drivers about risky driving behaviors that can lead to serious injuries or even death.”

In 2016, 87 teenaged drivers ages 15 to 19 years old were killed and another 10,453 were injured in North Carolina.

Forty-two of those killed were not using their seat belt at the time of the crash and 49 were speeding. This year to date, 48 teens have lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes.

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The program places certain restrictions on teenagers under the age of 18 who have learner permits and driver licenses, and requires parental involvement and stresses the importance of a good driving behavior.

Parents can find more information about talking to their young drivers at https:// www.safercar.gov/parents/ TeenDriving/fivetodrive.htm

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Continued from page 4A preted by the Sisters of Mercy and reinforced by God’s warriors, the Jesuits. The Dick and Jane books and the nuns amplified a real life environment in which these principals were put to use.

Summers, I stayed with my father’s folks, on a farm in rural Alabama, and they were Baptists, and within the Baptists, they were the ones who followed a more literal interpretation of the meaning of it all as expressed in The Holy Bible.

It was during this time that I began to be aware of the different shadings of black and white, applying equally to both systems, Catholic and Protestant, of moral guidance, because in trying to reconcile the differences, I had found inconsistencies in both, both sides shading facts to support their view. It was not so obvious with secular guidelines.

There didn’t seem to be the inter pretation of allowed and not allowed, black stayed black, white remained white, or so it seemed, until I became aware of just how much money, lawyers and the courts became politicized.

Fast forward lots of years, and my innocence was tempered as I became aware of the events of the late 50s and early 60s, starting with Francis Gary Powers, the CIA U-2 spy plane shot down over Russia in 1960, sparking the international incident. The only reason this was interesting to me at the time was that during his detainment in Russia his car was being stored in a barn belonging to the grandparents of my then teenage flame, and suddenly I was tangential to a world event.

A few years later, in college but still living at my parent’s home, I was outside waxing my car, the transistor radio’s program was interrupted with news of the Kennedy assassination. The next days and weeks were a swirl of conjecture, looking for the who and why behind it, and then Jack Ruby killed Lee Harvey Oswald, the supposed killer, and that opened the floodgates of conspiracy and cover-up and the seeds of doubt about the world of justice.

I had to make value judgments, and decide for myself. Spying on the enemy is legitimate and moral, and gathering intelligence about someone trying to do harm is irresponsible and negligent if it is not done.

A SAM surface to air missile hit Gary Power’s U-2 plane and he ejected and was captured instantly by farmers on the ground when he landed.

“It was a malfunctioning weather mission over Turkey,” claimed the government, denying it was on a spy mission.

Russian Prime Minister Khrushchev didn’t tell anyone until four days later that the pilot “was alive and kicking.”

Pictures of the pilot and the airplane wreckage confirmed the Russian story.

The government had lied.

I had lived in middle Georgia at that time, and opinions were supercharged on the topics of the day, the Kennedy assassination was blamed on every crackpot group imaginable, even the government itself, the right-wing loonies, maybe. Goldwater threatened to take to world to nuclear Armageddon. The Klan was active. Jim Crow was the law of the land.

Early in 1964, I joined the U.S. Navy and in August an event took place that would set America into the tragedy of war in Viet-Nam. The Tonkin Gulf Resolution enabled President Lyndon Johnson to counter communist aggression in the gulf after North Viet-Nam patrol boats fired on the USS Maddox and a couple of days later, the USS Turner Joy in an unprovoked attack. Facts were fuzzy, and it was not sure that any kind of attack on Turner Joy took place at all.

S q u a d ro n C o m m a n d e r James Stockdale was one of the U.S. pilots flying overhead during the second alleged attack. Stockdale wrote in his 1984 book Love and War: “I had the best seat in the house to watch that event, and our destroyers were just shooting at phantom targets— there were no PT boats there...

There was nothing there but black water and American fire power.” Stockdale at one point recounts seeing Turner Joy pointing her guns at Maddox.

In 1965, President Johnson commented privately: “For all I know, our navy was shooting at whales out there.”

Time, Life, Newsweek, newspapers and the tabloids, all pumped up the outrageousness of the event – and sold lots of magazines and papers.

And we went to war and more than 58,000 Americans were killed, and perhaps millions of others, military and civilian.

I was military, I never questioned the rightness of the cause. I did my duty, watched with wonder and bemusement at the protesters – what did they know that I didn’t?

Time passed, I returned to civilian life, finished college on the GI Bill, left the past behind, and got on with life. Nixon and Watergate had captured the attention of America, but I was out on my own, now, establishing a future, and the Washington events didn’t seem to affect

me directly.

It was only later that my unshakable belief in the system, our form of government and its leaders, began to erode away, not all at once so that I noticed the change, but over time, a little here, a little there, and in my 50s I realized I was a cynical as the next guy, with a healthy skepticism of any official pronouncements, and then I began to notice a pattern.

It seemed to me that Newton’s Third Law of Motion was fully developed – any action would provoke an equal and opposite reaction, and no matter what the cause, there were two forces at work, those for the cause and those opposed, and most often those opposed weren’t opposed because the cause was a bad one, only that they’ thought it up, and not us.

Money, and too much of it, is behind thoughts and movements and one side seeks to weaken and destroy the other, in a monstrous waltz for power, and the American ideals expressed in the Pledge of Allegiance, the notion of one nation and equal justice for all goes out the window as members of this political party or the other go right to work to divide, and deny justice to this group or the other.

E pluribus Unum - from many, one. The United States motto is emblazoned across our currency and carried on a banner by the eagle on the Great Seal of the United States, has to mean something in our everyday lives, be more than a decoration.

The United States Constitution is clear: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Super man fought for “Truth, Justice and the American Way,” and we should take a serious, hard look at the way Congress subverts these principles in the quest of party rigidity, party loyalty, all to the detriment of its ability to govern a democracy. Democracy and compromise are the arts of governance, not the current our way or no way approach by one party or the other.

Divide and conquer techniques work to polarize, not unite, and will destroy out country. More than ever, we must be on guard against propaganda and social media possibly originated by and paid for by our foreign enemy, Russia.

From many, one: E Pluribus Unum. Be American.

Obituaries

Garland Kermitt Hilliard Jr. HAMPSTEAD -- Garland Kermitt Hilliard, Jr., 78, of Hampstead, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Wilmington. He was born on Nov. 9, 1938, in Chapel Hill to the late Garland Kermitt Hilliard, Sr., and Mary Della Young Hilliard.

Mr. Hilliard retired from N.C. State University as Coordinator of Graphic Communications after 30 years.

He served as Director of the Living and Learning Program for the School of Engineering, Senior Advisor for the School of Engineering, Chairman of the Engineering Design Graphics Division, American Society for Engineering Education. He also received the Distinguished Service Award, Engineering Design Graphics Division, ASEE and the Orthogonal Award for Distinguished Service and Advancement of Graphic Science, Graphic Communications Program.

Garland owned and operated H&M Printing Company, a business his parents started, for 15 years. After retirement, he moved to the Topsail area and

had more time for his love of art. He enjoyed wood carving, water color, pencil drawings, and gardening. He won many awards for his artwork and wood carvings.

He was a member of Cape Fear Wood Carvers, Surf City Art Guild, Hampstead Art Guild, Wilmington Art Association and Associated Artists of Southport. He was also a friend of Bill W. for 39 years.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marie Thompson Hilliard; four children, Deborah Marie Grant (Will), Garland “Gary” Kermit Hilliard, III (Lisa), Della Louise Carson (Denny Jay) and Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Brigance (Matt); nine grandchildren, Anna, Jordan, Clair, Meredith, Lindsey, Lydia, Cameron, Austin and Katelynn; one great-granddaughter, Aryana Louise; and his two sisters, Sandra Holland and Della Cherry.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Nineteen restaurant, Olde Point Country Club in Hampstead (513 Country Club Drive).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (jdrf.org) or to Pulmonary Fibrosis Association (pulmonaryfibrosis.org).

Condolences to the family at www.andrewsmortuary. com.

15, 1923 in Marshville, the son of the late James Baxter and Effie Greene Hamilton.

Harry was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mary Frances Phillips Hamilton; sister, Elizabeth Batson and brothers, Carroll Hamilton, Max Hamilton, and James B. Hamilton, Jr. Harry is survived by his daughter, Margaret H. Williams and her husband, Paul of Charlotte; son, Harry Marsh Hamilton, Jr. of Raleigh; and granddaughters, Kate Williams of Tallassee, Fla. and Margot Williams of Denton, Texas.

During WW II Harry served his country honorable in the U.S. Army. While Mary and Harry lived in Atkinson they were owners of H. M. Hamilton’s Grocery in the Rowan community, Ivanhoe. In recent years, Harry was a member of Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh.

Harry was a true Southern gentleman, quiet spoken and an astute businessman. Most important in his life was his family who he loved and cared for.

Following Harry’s wishes there will be no formal services.

Condolences and shared memories may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served

by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

Harry Marsh Hamilton ATKINSON -- Harry Marsh Hamilton, 93, of Raleigh and formerly of Atkinson passed from his earthly life Nov. 2, 2017 at Wake Medical Center.

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Big second half lifts Southwest over Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer In the days leading up to the season finale with Southwest Onslow Heide Trask Titan head football coach Johnathan Taylor knew what it would take for his team to beat the conference leading Stallions.

“We knew it would take a perfect effort,” said Taylor.

“We needed to play mistake free football. We made a couple of mistakes and it costs us. I am proud of the way our guys fought. That’s the way these guys have played all year. They never give up.”

It seemed as if the Stallions had the Titans number early in the game. Southwest received the opening kickoff and returned it 67-yards for a touchdown. The Titan faithful fell silent. However, the never say die crew from Rocky Point strapped their helmets on and went to work.

The Titans second possession turned into seven points as junior quarterback Jake Johnson directed a drive that covered 52-yards. Brian Sarvis scored from four yards out and with the extra point splitting the uprights the scoreboard showed that the teams were even.

Southwest answered the Titans with a drive of its own. The Stallions big fullback Caleb Mahone scored from 17-yards out and the Onslow County crew led 14-7.

He would victimize the Titan defense all night.

On the next possession the Titans got a big run from B.J.

The 2017 high school volleyball season was very exciting for the Pender County high schools. Two of three trams made the playoffs and each team had some memorable wins. The Post-Voice would like to recognize what we consider the best of the best.

Julia Sullivan (Topsail) This super sophomore led the Pirates with 286 assists along with 68 kills. She is the future of Topsail volleyball.

Gia Marinelli (Topsail) Another sophomore, Marinelli led the Pirates with 47 aces and 40 blocks. She also had 96 kills. This young lady has a ton of potential.

Rena Marrotta (Topsail) This talented junior led the Lady Pirates with 458 digs and 320 service returns.

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Trask kept the game close in the first half against conference-leading Southwest Onslow.

Jordan. The junior speedster took a pitch and found room on the left side of the field.

He got a step on the defense and outran the Stallions to pay dirt. With the score tied 14-14 the Southwest crowd sat in disbelief.

The Stallion offense boasts three running backs with more than 1,000 yards. Each of those backs had a hand in the Titans loss.

Southwest added a field goal midway through the second quarter. They then broke loose for 73-yards on a sweep to the left side. With the score 24-14 Trask again bowed its back.

Trask got the ball at the 39-

yard line and marched down deep into Stallion territory.

However, a fumbled snap turned the ball over with 37 seconds to play in the half, ending the Titans threat.

Trask moved the football against the big Stallion defense in the second half.

However, another fumble and an interception stalled two promising drives. Southwest scored 19 unanswered points in the second half to pull away from the Titans. The win gave the Stallions sole possession of the inaugural Coastal 8 Conference championship while the Titans fell to third place in the final standings.

B.J. Jordan led the Titans with 85 yards rushing including a touchdown while Anthony Tucker added 75 yards.

The vaunted Southwest rushing game ended the night with more than 400 yards rushing.

The Titans finished the year with an 8-3 record including a 5-2 conference mark. The eight wins was a school record. According to the NCHSAA website the Titans were left out of the 2A state playoffs. In the East bracket nine of the 16 teams that earned bids had a worse record than the Titans while five teams were .500 or worse.

Caroline Peterson (Pender) This senior setter led the Patriots with 216 assists and had 31 aces. She was a threeyear starter on the varsity team and was a steady influence on the younger players.

Alex Gorsky (Pender) Gorsky had 95 kills,37 aces and a team leading 95 digs.

The senior outside hitter was a three-year varsity starter and has played all the way around all three years.

Kam Thompson (Pender) Thompson was a four-year varsity starter. She led the team with 117 kills and 61 blocks. Kam was a dominant hitter that was willing to take the team on her shoulders at the biggest moments win or lose. She was in the running for the player of the year award.

Mayce Wood (Pender) This talented sophomore had 91 kills, 30 blocks, 44 aces

and 34 digs. She is an allaround player that will be the center piece of next year’s team.

Emily Oyler (Trask) This talented senior had 37 aces, 120 kills and 21 digs.

She was a leader on the court.

Never gave up on her team.

Emily was also in the running for the player of the year.

Brittany Foy (Trask) This senior libero is much better than her stats show.

She had 25 aces and 70 digs.

Was the leader of this team on the court and off.

Lanie Barnhill (Trask) The Titan super soph had 55 Aces, 112 kills and 44 blocks.

She is a tenacious competitor and will be the center piece of next years team.

Player of the year.

Libby Smith (Trask) Smith is one of those players that makes the big plays when the team needs them.

“Libby was a coach’s dream,” said Head Coach Cathy Claris. “She is so easy to coach. She did everything I asked of her, was always at practice and was always caring about her teammates. The consummate team captain.”

Miss Smiths numbers were impressive too. She had 32 Aces, 100 kills and 20 digs.

Coach of the year.

Cathy Claris (Trask) Coach Claris took over a team with no direction and hit the ground running. She entered the team in the Topsail summer league and worked her team all summer. She led the team to more wins this year than the team had won in the previous three years.

The Titans were in the thick of the conference race for much of the year under the veteran coach. Claris really cares about the players and the program.

Pirate soccer advances with win over Southern Lee

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail boys’ team has struggled in recent years to get out of the second round of the NCHSAA state playoffs, but all those woes disappeared last Saturday when a solid – and efficient – win over visiting Southern Lee kept the Pirates on the playoff path and into round three.

Pirate senior Sam Hackett

scored the game’s only goal on a penalty kick with 10:56 remaining in the first half, and senior goalkeeper Jorge

Lopez and the Topsail defense made sure that lone goal would stand up as secondseeded Topsail defeated No. 15 Southern Lee (12-6-2) 1-0 Saturday in the second round of the 3A state soccer playoffs in Hampstead.

The Pirates (18-4) peppered the Cavaliers net to the tune of 18 shots. Some excellent scoring opportunities were denied by the crossbar or the goal posts, but Southern Lee

freshman goalkeeper Nathan Ramos put forth an outstanding in turning away several Topsail shots among his eight saves.

“Sometimes you’re going to win 9-0 and sometimes you win 3-2, but this is soccer and anyone who knows anything about soccer knows this was a really good game,” Topsail Coach Stan Allen said. “It’s

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Hall, LaValle lead Pirates to N. Brunswick win

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Last Friday’s Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference football game between North Brunswick and Topsail started off like it would be another disaster, much like the last six games on the Pirates’ schedule, as a quick drive and an interception return staked the Stallions to an early 14-0 just 4:06 in the game.

But then Pirate senior linebacker rudely introduced

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himself to Scorpion punter Michael Rivers – twice – and sophomore running back Noah LaValle started piling up the yards in fashioning a 14-14 early in the second quarter – and the rout was on.

Hall blocked two Scorpion punts and LaValle rushed for 176 yards on 21 carries and scored four times as Topsail ended a six-game losing streak with a 45-20 win over North Brunswick last Friday in Leland.

“We didn’t start off well and

the turnover put us in a two touchdown hole but the kids responded from there and we were able to come away with as big win,” Topsail Coach Wayne Inman said. “It’s been a tough run but if you look at it, had we eliminated the mistakes, the turnovers and the penalties that constantly put us behind the chains, we were in all the games outside of two (Hoggard and New Hanover), and in the second half of the West Brunswick.

“These kids, despite the

adversity, never stopped playing hard. I don’t know if this is our last game or not. I honestly believe we should get into the (NCHSAA 3A state) playoffs. We beat two 3A teams (White Oak and North Brunswick) and we have a better overall record (5-6) than either West Brunswick (4-7) or South Brunswick (3-8). We’ll just have to wait and see.

“If we do get in, and we can play like we did in the last

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At this time last year, the Heide Trask Titan football team had just won a school record seven football games.

They were anxiously awaiting the playoff seedings and was hoping to get a home game.

When the seedings came out they were scheduled to play at Union. The problem with that was that the Titans had beaten Union in conference play and had finished tied with the Spartans in the conference standings.

Trask won the head to head matchup and was on the winning side of all of the tie breaking mechanisms that would afford the team the home field advantage.

The Titans would lose that playoff game. There was no good excuse as to why the Spartans would secure home field advantage over Trask.

There were some things that the state said about what region they were from or something of that nature.

I don’t care what was said.

There was no excuse nor reason as to why a team that you beat in conference play and finished below you could host you in the playoffs.

Let’s move ahead one year.

The Titans win eight games.

The most in school history.

They finish 5-2 in conference play. Keep in mind that this is the team’s first year as a 2A school.

The preliminary brackets come out and they draw Southwest Onslow. The Stallions won the Coastal 8 Conference title and beat the Titans in the final game of the regular season. Then the fine folks in the NCHSAA realize that they have not accounted

for last week’s games. They take the brackets down and a few minutes later put them back up. Guess what? The Titans are no longer in the playoffs. Come again?

The brackets have 16 teams in the east regional.

Of those 16 teams nine of them have a worse record than the Titans. Five of the teams have a .500 record or worse while the Titans are 8-3.

Now I may not be a rocket scientist and I did not stay at a Holiday Inn Express, But I know that these numbers do not add up.

I was told that the state is using Maxpreps rankings as a guideline for making the decisions as far as who makes the playoffs after the conference champions are seeded. My question is does anybody know how they come up with these rankings? I was told that the formula they use is top secret.

Huh? The fact of the matter is that the Coaches at Trask have to go in that locker room and tell a bunch of young men that played their tails off that despite the fact that you broke a school record for wins and the fact that you won eight games just does not matter. They have to look those kids in the eyes and tell them that they did not make the playoffs.

The fact is that the folks at the NCHSAA once again dropped the ball. To make matters even worse they dropped the ball with regard to Trask once again. There is no excuse.

Trask has a very good athletic director in Ed Gilroy.

Mr. Gilroy is one of the best in the business in the state in my opinion. However, the fact is that he has no recourse in the matter. He can make all the phone calls that he wants and go over everybody’s head. The fact is that it is a done deal.

You folks at the NCHSAA have outdone yourselves this time. In the words of Andy Griffith, “you beat everything, you know that?”

Pender falls at Croatan, draws Lakewood in state playoffs

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Patriot football team had the opportunity to take the top 1A spot out of the Coastal 8 Conference a couple of weeks ago when they faced east Carteret. The Pats lost that game and found themselves in the second spot ahead of winless Lejuene.

Last Friday the Pender county crew dropped their regular season finale at Croatan. One day later the Patriots found out they earned an 11 seed in the 1AA state playoffs.

Croatan was saying good bye to long time head coach David Perry. The Cougars played inspired football, jumping on the Patriots early and often in taking a 46-12 win.

Croatan scored on the opening drive of the game and added two touchdowns in the second quarter. Pender was unable to find the end zone in the first half.

The Pats finally scored on a 35-yard run by Coastal 8 Conferences leading rusher Latrell Brown midway through the third frame. The standout senior added a 19-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Brown ended the night with 178 yards rushing including two touchdowns. The remainder of the Patriot offense was held in check.

The Pats earned the 11 seed in the east in the 1AA division.

They will play at Lakewood.

The Leopards are the second place team out of the Carolinas Conference. They are 9-2 overall and 4-1 in Conference play with their only conference loss being to front running and undefeated North Duplin.

Lakewood is led by Jahdon Smith. The junior has rushed for 1433 yards and nine touchdowns. He has rushed for over 100 yards in all but one game this season.

The Patriots played the Leopards at their place in the opening game of the season.

Lakewood won 22-0 behind the running of Smith. He had 146 yards and three scores in the game.

Brown leads the Costal 8 conference with over 1600yards rushing. He had 159 yards against the Leopards the first time around.

The key to the Patriots chances will be protecting the football. They put the ball on the ground seven times last week. While they were fortunate to recover each of these fumbles, they can ill afford to turn the ball over against Lakewood.

Look for Brown and Smith to battle each other for game ball honors. Brown will get his yardage as will Smith. The difference will be the supporting cast of the Leopards. The Pats are thin in numbers and will be subject to fatigue. The score: Lakewood 34 – Pender 26.

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On the Mat

Pirate cross country posts strong season

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The winning streak ended for the Topsail girls’ crosscountry team last Saturday as the Lady Pirates finished 11th out of 22 teams at the NCHSAA 3A State Championships at the Ivey Redmon Sports’ Complex in Kernersville.

After recording their first win in a major meet two weeks ago with the MidEastern 3A/4A Conference Championships, followed by a 3A East Regional title the following week, the Lady Pirates fell short in the state meet, but they definitely served notice they are a team with which to be reckon in the future.

Powerful Chapel Hill cap-

tured the title with 62 points.

The Lady Pirates were 11th with 327 points. Mid-Eastern 3A Conference foes South Brunswick were 14th (378) and 15th (386).

Superb freshman Makayla Obremski was again the top Lady Pirate, finishing 17th in the team scoring with a time of 19:24.22. T. C. Roberson senior Elise Wright was the individual winner in 18:03.56.

Following behind Obremski were freshman Isabella Bufalini (30th, 19:45.95), freshman Skylar Libretto (82nd, 21:22.40), senior Kersten Parrella (3rd, 2:35.88), freshman Becky Wells (105th, 21:54.10), sophomore Sadie Boyle (111th, 22:01.90), and junior Emma Filer (114th, 22:07.33). There were 178 girls entered in the race.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last week was the final week of the regular season in football while cross country and soccer was in week two of the state playoffs.

Super freshman Makayla Obremski led the Lady Pirates to an 11th place finish in the state cross country meet, finishing 17th in the team scoring while freshman Isabella Bufalini finished 30th.

The Topsail soccer team earned two wins in the 3A

Lady Pirates Continued from page 8A three periods tonight and early in the season, I honestly feel we have a chance to surprise some teams.”

Those thoughts went for naught as the 3A bracket for3A and 3AA came out Saturday afternoon and the Pirates were not included in the playoff hunt.

North Brunswick (1-10, 1-6) drove 62 yards on six plays on its first possession to take a 7-0 lead Matthew Cason’s fiveyard run and Michael Rivers’ PAT. Pirate quarterback Jacob Floyd was hit as he attempted to pass on Topsail’s next possession and Scorpion Darnel Brooks plucked the ball out of the air and raced 54 yards to pay dirt. Rivers’ second PAT made it 14-0 with 6:49 left in

Topsail soccer Continued from page 8A a heartbreaking one if you are on the short end of it, but it’s a character builder if you’re on the positive side, so we’ll take it and get ready for Wednesday.”

The Pirates face the winner of Saturday’s game between No. 7-seed Northern

Williamson leads Trask Titan defense

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Sometimes you find a player that has all the ability in the world to play a specific sport yet never excels. Then there are those that have limited ability but through sheer hard work and dedication become efficient at the sport they play.

Then there are those that have talent but are not satisfied with just getting by and work hard at their craft. The latter would be a perfect description of junior linebacker Foster Williamson.

Williamson is the captain of the Titan defense. He leads the team in tackles and has become a very vocal leader both on the field and on the sidelines.

One of Fosters strengths is his mental approach to the game. He is a tenacious defender that does not mind putting a helmet on an opponent.

There is no doubt that Foster Williamson is a leader for the Heide Trask Titan football team.

playoffs last week. Sam Hackett scored the matches only goal in the Pirates win over Southern Lee while goal keeper Jorge Lopez had a clean sheet with five saves.

In the win over West Brunswick, Hackett had three goals while Blake Culig and Roberto Vasquez each found the back of the net.

The Pender Patriot football team fell to Croatan despite a great effort by senior superman Latrell Brown. The speedster had 176 yards rushing with two touchdowns.

The Trask Titan football team fell to Southwest Onslow in the last regular season game of the year. B.J. Jordan had 85 yards rushing and a touchdown. He had a 67yard touchdown run during the game. Anthony Tucker had 75 yards rushing in the contest.

The Topsail Pirate football team snapped a six game skid with a convincing win over North Brunswick. Noah LaValle rushed for 176 yards on 21 carries and scored four times to lead the Pirate of-

fense. Sophomore quarterback Cody Wallis threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Johnathan Ward.

Senior Josh Smith led the defense with eight tackles including two for loss while placekicker Jorge Lopez kicked seven extra points and a field goal.

This week’s top performer is senior linebacker Hunter Hall. The standout defender had six tackles, two blocked punts and a fumble recovery.

He also carried the ball twice for seven yards.

the first period.

Hall and the Topsail defense took it from there.

Hall’s first block was recovered and taken 25 yards into the end zone by Pirate sophomore defensive end Brock Dempsey, and reversed the Scorpions’ early momentum.

Hall’s second block was recovered by junior linebacker Josiah Hays at the North Brunswick two-yard line – setting up a two-yard burst by LaValle 16 seconds into the second quarter that tied the game at 14-14 “They just let me go through, I had no one touch me, and that was it,” said Hall, who finished with six tackles, recovered an onside kick, and got the rare opportunity to carry the ball twice in gaining seven yards on offense. “They just didn’t touch me, I just had to pile through.

“It helped us get the momentum back, and momen-

tum is what leads to winning ball games. It feels really good to be able to help the team like that and change things around in our favor. We don’t know if we’ll make the playoffs so Coach Inman has been telling us all week to seize the opportunity and, if it is our last game, to end the season on a positive note. We were able to do that” Inman began to alternate quarterbacks after the Scorpion pick, and sophomore quarterback Cody Wallis hooked up with Harrison Wright on a 34-yard completion that highlighted a three-play, 46-yard that culminated in a 16-yard LaValle scoring run that gave Topsail (5-6, 1-6) a 21-14 lead with 8:57 left in the first half.

A Scorpion fumble was recovered by Pirate senior linebacker Grayson Kapiko at the Scorpion 25-yard line and three plays later LaValle had

his third score on a 12-yard run with 4:39 left in the half for a 28-14 Pirate lead.

Senior kicker Jorge Lopez, who made all seven of his PATs and put three kickoffs into the end one, nailed a 36yard field goal to start Topsail’s second-half scoring. A Scorpion fumble was picked up by Kapiko and returned 13 yards for a score but a penalty – after Topsail had secured possession – nullified the touchdown. Two plays later, LaValle made it 38-14 with a 22-yard run. A 28-yard pass from Wallis to junior wide-out Johnathan Ward ended Topsail’s scoring.

North Brunswick scored with 2:06 left but a two-point pass attempt was incomplete, and an attempted onside kick was corralled by Hall at midfield and the Pirates ran out the clock.

Guilford and No. 23-seeded Orange Wednesday at home at 6:00 p.m.

Hackett was taken down on the right side of the Cavaliers goal and set up the ball 12yards out. As he approached, Ramos shifted slightly to his right and Hackett sent the ball, untouched, to his right and into the net.”

“I definitely did not think that would be the only goal we would score,” Hackett said.

“We felt it would take more than one to beat this team, but we got a little too lax in the first half. We had our share of shots but their goalkeeper played an outstanding game. They were tough and they played a really good game, but we got the goal we needed to and now we’re moving on.”

Lopez is also the kicker for the Pirate football team and Friday night he kicked

seven extra points, a 36-yard field goal, and kicked off seven times yet had enough left to turn away five Cavalier shots.

“It’s all about staying healthy,” Lopez said. “I was a little tired but overall I felt strong and I did the best I could for my team. Next practice and next tournament game we will all come back

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When senior goal keeper Jorge Lopez steps onto the soccer field he is all business.

He plays hard and is very talented. When he steps into the keepers box the opposing team knows they are in for a tough match.

On Friday nights Jorge dons another uniform. This was is the garb that American football players wear. However, he still does his damage with his feet.

Last week Jorge showed his worth in both sports. He had shutout in the second round of the 3A state soccer playoffs.

He allowed just one goal in the first round win.

Friday night he kicked seven extra points and also chipped in a 36-yard field goal.

He kicked off seven times with four of those kickoffs finding the end zone.

Jorge Lopez has worked hard to become a star in both sports. He has made his presence known in two arenas.

When Topsail wrestling Coach Morgan Fore decided to move on last summer, it put Pirate Principal Berry Simmons in the unique, and unenviable, position of filling multiple coaching positions – as well as replacing departing Athletics’ Director Chris Haney, who moved on to New Hanover as an assistant principal.

But Simmons acted quickly and came up with a new girls’ golf coach (Ellen Womble replaced Margaret Burke)) and a new girls’ tennis coach (Noel Labenberg replaced Troy McGee) before finding Barry West to replace Haney as assistant principal and athletics’ director.

All three turned out to be excellent choices and now Simmons has added Wes Whitman to the equation as the Pirates’ new wrestling coach, replacing Fore.

Whitman spent the past few years as head coach at Rosman – his alma mater – in the western part of the state after a two-year stint at Brevard. Whitman (29), who is entering his sixth year of coaching, wrestled at Rosman, graduating in 2007, and then wrestled in college at both Appalachian State and UNC-Prembroke.

The married (Carlie) father of three (Ethan, Carson, and Elli) is currently the (NCBPS) Online Course instructor at Topsail. He will eventually move into the Social Studies department.

“Wes has a great background in wrestling,” West said. “He has a wrestling pedigree (Wes’s father is also a wrestling coach) and everything just fell right into place, and I think his experience will definitely benefit our wrestling program.

“From what I have observed in practice, and with what he has done outside of practice, I feel he is a topnotch candidate, and we couldn’t have done any better with his hire.”

When the opening was posted, Wes and his wife talk-

ed it over and decided to leave the cold and snow of Western Carolina for the warmth and beaches of Southeastern North Carolina.

“The opportunity presented itself so we decided to give it a go and move to the beach,” Whitman said. “Plus Topsail has a solid and positive history in wrestling and that attracted me. I would like to be a part of that history and, hopefully, add to it.

“Another reason I chose to come here is the opportunity to coach at a larger school.

Rosman is a 1A program and I wanted to compete at the 3A/4A level. It will be a challenge and I am looking forward to it. I have been blessed in my coaching career. At Rosman we took like seven wrestlers to states in different years, and we were fortunate enough to win a couple of conference championships.”

One thing that has stymied the Pirates’ pursuit of championships – both in conference and in the weekend tournaments – has been a lack of numbers, thus forcing them to forfeit several of the 14 weight classes that are wrestled in every dual match, and preventing the accumulation of points in the weekend tournaments.

Without the benefit of having the football players (namely sophomore Noah LaValle) and soccer players (Ethan Rivenbark) in tow as yet, Whitman doesn’t see that as a problem.

“We have upwards of 30 guys out right now and I feel confident we can competitively fill all 14 weight classes,” Whitman said. “We have four seniors who will provide solid leadership and we also have some young guys who are very athletic. So far I am finding I really like what I see here at Topsail, and I am looking forward to getting things started.”

The start will come on Thursday (Nov. 16) when Richlands visits Hampstead.

Saturday (Nov. 18) the Pirates will head to Holly Ridge for the Dixon Bulldog Invitational.

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Thompson soars for Lady Pats volleyball team

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the volleyball approaches the net senior Kam Thompson knows just what to do with it.

In one motion she jumps and slams the ball on a downward spiral. The opponent on the other side of the net has no choice but to take the hit or get out of the way.

Kam Thompson is a power player in the true sense. She is tall and strong and can play any position on the court.

However, her best spot is at the net where she makes her opponents pay dearly.

Kam led the Patriots in kills this year and was among the leaders in blocks. She has been a starter for three years and has been a steady performer for head Coach Matt Davis.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist It’s funny how something can happen so fast you never see it coming. For instance, my son and I were bowfishing during the redhorse sucker spawn last year. My son fired a shot into the water from the shoreline, and began backing up while retrieving his line.

In what seemed like slow motion, I watched as he took a step back too many, and plummeted down an embankment landing flat on his back in about 18 inches of water. He wasn’t hurt, and we got a good chuckle out of it.

Sometimes though, things happen so slow you never see it come either.

As a child, I cannot remember a single weekend when a bb gun was not involved. My

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Continued from page 5A with my parents (and began trying to grow a moustache like Tom Selleck.)

So now, as Tom Selleck is leading another great cast, some idjit somewhere has decided to “reboot” Magnum.

I’m sure it will feature bumbling idiots, witty one-liners, implausible plot lines and of course, blowing stuff up.

I’d like to get Hollywood to hire me to write some of those reboots; after all, I grew up on many of the shows they are now ruining, and like any guy, I enjoy blowing stuff up.

Maybe we could start with a reboot/crossover called Miami Vice Harbor Command. I can just imagine ol’ Ralph Baxter’s gleaming Chris Craft Patrol One purring up beside Sonny Crockett’s cigarette boat, a uniformed Harbor Command

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friends and I cherished the first snow for two reasons.

First, we loved to play football in the snow. I guess when you were tackled it didn’t hurt as bad; you know, the snow would either cushion the fall or you were so numb from the cold you just didn’t feel it.

Second, we somehow thought we could track rabbits and take one with the ole Daisy Red Rider air rifle. It was a great beginner gun, and you could see the bb as it left the barrel. We could track the rabbits, but there was NO way that gun was going to harm one.

During the summer, we would head out to one of several ponds within a bike ride distance, with rod and reel in hand. We had either cork, hook and worms, or a beetle spin, and would catch more bream and crappie than you could count.

As we got a little older, and our parents trusted us more, we carried firearms that could do more damage. We could hunt dove on our own after opening day came in. Then when winter came, we would head out to the edge of the woods and kick around the brush looking for coveys of

quail.

We didn’t have trained dogs, but we knew where the birds were, as we were in the woods year-round. Occasionally we would get a shot without being startled to death when several birds would flush.

Over the years, we either stopped hunting and fishing all together, or we only pursued whitetail deer. We forgot about small game. Occasionally, squirrel or rabbit hunting excursions may pop up, and we would have a blast while doing it. Then it was over.

It wasn’t until recently I discovered how hard it is to find the small game anymore.

With the expansion of the deer population over the last 20 years, and the encroachment of humans, small game habitat is dwindling away at a slow but steady pace. We always hear of how people are responsible for the habitat loss, but we do not recognize the deer impact.

Quail and rabbit, for instance, thrive on edge cover.

That same edge cover is what deer graze on, and it doesn’t take long for the deer to completely deplete it. North Carolina knows of the deer problem, which is why we now can

take unlimited doe, and even has urban archery seasons in many places.

Without some control over deer, we may never gain quail and rabbit populations to what they were except in limited managed areas or preserves.

Small game is where we learn and earn our passion for hunting and fishing. Squirrel and rabbit hunting allow many shot opportunities and help a child with confidence in the use of their firearm.

The old bream ponds, if you can find one, offer fast and sure action for a youngster.

It’s guaranteed to keep their interest. And, when you take a child, you may actually relive some of those fond memories of years past.

–Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, an associate member of Pope and Young, and an official measurer of both.

He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor. Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@gmail.com.

cop at the helm.

“Detective Crockett, what are you doing?”

“Just waiting til it’s time to blow something up and look cool, Cap’n Baxter. What’s are you doing?” “We’re going to go track down a minute piece of evidence that will lead us through the seedy chandlery district to a corrupt banker, using nothing but old fashioned police work. Want me to call you when there’s someone to shoot?”

“Cool. Thanks.”

Then perhaps that would lead into Law and Order: Naked City Unit. Imagine Paul Burke, aka the dapper Adam Flint, checking in with Marissa Hargitay, aka the evertragic Olivia Benson: “Captain Benson, this is Adam Flint.”

“Hi Adam. I’m just sitting here being pensive about my adopted son, and all the people trying to take him away from

me.”

“I understand. Look, I have a gut feeling about the art dealer down at 65th and Madison.” “Is he trying to take my child, too?” (Tears, dramatic music.) “No m’am, I don’t think so. But he is running a human trafficking and narcotics ring preying on beatnik artists. My wife, the sultry counter-culture actress who is far above my paygrade, said he looks and acts suspicious.”

“Well, go ahead and do what you have to, Adam. I’m working on this week’s reports about social injustice and the law not protecting the innocent.”

“Yes m’am. I’ll let you know when we make an arrest, so you and the rest of the squad can have a moment of soulsearching.”

I doubt my ideas would go over well in Hollywood.

After all, anything new is always suspected, and usually

opposed, without any other reason but because they are not already common. Even that saying is a reboot, if you will -- John Locke said that more than 325 years ago, and it still holds true. At least it will until Hollywood decides to do a reboot of The Second Treatise of Government.

At the start of every episode, Herbert Leonard would intone, “There are eight million stories in The Naked City.

This is one of them.”

Seems to me the folks in Hollywood would be able to find some new material without trying to improve on a standard they can never again achieve, since social commentary and blowing stuff up has overshadowed what we used to call entertainment.

Jefferson Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffersonweaver@ nrcolumbus.com.

said Dr. Steven Hill, superintendent. “At Celebrate Success each of our schools will be showcased, celebrated, and recognized for their academic achievements.”

The drop-in event will kick off at 6 p.m. with the presentation of colors by the Pender High School JROTC and will also feature a performance by the Topsail High School Jazz Band.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED The following public hearings will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 5:30PM (or thereabout) in the meeting room of the Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N Walker Street in Burgaw, NC. All interested parties are invited to attend.

Public Hearing #1: Consideration of amending the Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Ordinance to remove the variance fee from the ordinance and to amend the FY 2017-2018 Budget to reflect changes in the fee schedule related to the adoption of the FOG ordinance.

Public Hearing #2: To receive public comment regarding consideration of an application submitted by Greg Walsh/Over the Top Consignment Shop for a conditional use permit to operate an Automobile/Trailer rental business at 675 US-117 South in Burgaw.

Oral and written comments are welcome.

CALENDAR Nov 10 Town offices closed in observance of Veteran’s Day Nov 14 Board of Commissioners Meeting 4:00PM Nov 23-24 Town offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving TOWN OF BURGAW Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com Web: www.townofburgaw.com

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MEETING TIMES Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month at 7pm Planning Board 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:30pm Parks & Rec. Advisory Committee 3rd Tuesday of the month at 3pm ________________________________________________________

Vegetative Debris Pickup November 13-17 Contractors will be picking up household vegetative debris, yard waste, and tree trimmings. As a reminder, vegetation cannot be greater than 6 inches in diameter or longer than 4 feet in length. Please neatly stack debris along right away prior to November 13th. Do not place construction debris, appliances or other bulky items out at this time.

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

7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Pender Memorial Hospital Board 1 District 4 Tourism Development Authority 2 District 2, Collector District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 4 = Union; Penderlea; Grady; District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail Columbia; Caswell; Canetuck District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek District 5 = Burgaw; Holly *** These positions can be temporarily filled by someone associated with this field who may not be currently licensed. Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov or write or call Melissa Long, Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: November 15, 2017 TIME OF HEARINGS: 9:00 A.M. LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING RM. 145, 805 S. WALKER ST., BURGAW, NC 28425 TOPICS OF HEARING: Variance

Caliber Blue Steel LLC, applicant and owner, is requesting a variance for relief from the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance standards outlined in Section 8.2.6, Buffer Descriptions and Options, specifically the request is to seek a reduction of twelve (12) feet in buffer width along the intersection of US HWY 17 and Dan Owen Drive, eleven (11) feet along Dan Owen Drive, and an average of approximately three and a half (3.5) feet along the interior entrance drive. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Dan Owen Drive (private) and US HWY 17 in Hampstead, NC in the Topsail Township, NC. There is one (1) tract associated with this request totaling ± 1.28 acres and may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 3282-86-76510000.

For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning Dept. 805 S Walker St Burgaw NC 28425 Phone 910-259-1202

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: September 18, 2017 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 Zoning Map Amendment Hardison Building Company, applicant, on behalf of Gerald D. Hardison, owner, is requesting the approval of a Conditional Zoning Map Amendment for one (1) tract totaling approximately ±326.15 acres from RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district to RMCD3, Residential Mixed Conditional zoning district 3, and an additional three (3) tracts as part an overall Master Development Plan for a total of ±347.23 acres. This request is to allow for 157 single family units and 405 single family townhome residential units.

The subject properties are located along the south side of NC HWY 210 approximately ± 2,100 feet to the east of the intersection of NC HWY 210 and Island Creek Road (SR 1002) in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PINs: 3273-50-0693-0000, 3273-71-1319-0000, 3273-61-9426-0000, and 3273-32-75620000.

Special Use Permit Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, applicant, on behalf of Ronald Zeunen, owner, is requesting the approval of a Special Use Permit for the construction and operation of a telecommunication facility. The property is in the RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district, and per the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; Telecommunication facilities are permitted via Special Use Permit in the RA, Rural Agricultural zoning district. There is one (1) tract associated with this request totaling ± 15.32 acres. The subject property is located approximately ± 4,500 feet south of the intersection of Equine Landing Drive (private) and NC HWY 210 in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 3263-98-5820-0000.

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

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It is the policy of Pender Adult Services, Inc. (PAS-TRAN), as a federal-aid recipient, to ensure that no person shall, on the ground of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of our programs and activities, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and all other related nondiscrimination laws and requirements. Equal opportunity employer.

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF PENDER SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 17 E 302 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Dorothy Hickey Scott of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Dorothy Hickey Scott to present them to Lenny Basile233-08 Seward Avenue, Queen Village, New York 11427, Executor by February 9, 2018 or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This the 3rd day of November, 2017.

R. v. Biberstein, Jr. Attorney for Lenny Basile, Executor P. O. Box 428 Burgaw, NC 28425 #7995 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/17 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Gail Margaret Volta, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Gail Margaret Volta,, to present them to the undersigned on or before January 25, 2018 at 3425 Blueberry Road, Currie, NC 28435 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 19th day of October 2017.

Glen Raymond Boll 3425 Blueberry Road Currie, NC 28435 #7978 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE# 17-CVD-788 ALEXANDRA A. LOZANO, Plaintiff VS EDWARD LEONARD SANABRIA, Defendant NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To: Edward Leonard Sanabria Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an absolute divorce. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than December 7, 2017 and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 26th day of October, 2017.

Alexandra A. Lozano 145 Candlewood Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 #7982 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF KIP PATRICK YOUNG 17 E 376 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Kip Patrick Young, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I. Nunalee, Executor of the decedent’s estate, on or before January 20, 2018 at Post Office Box 598, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery.

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

Mark I. Nunalee, Executor Estate of Kip Patrick Young BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #7976 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/2017

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 Sara Rouse Fussell, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Sara Rouse Fussell, to present them to the undersigned on or before February 8, 2018 at 2504 Perrin Drive, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 2nd day of November 2017.

Frank Fussell 2504 Perrin Drive North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 #7985 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-999 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO DELLA GURGANUS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO DELLA GURGANUS 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 23 acres, Parcel ID Number 3395-70-5181-0000 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 18, 2017.

This date: November 2, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #7987 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/17 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of GAIL TURNER PFIEFFER, 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 Kenneth Ording, PC P.O. Box 2683, Surf City NC 28445, on or before February 8, 2018 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 2nd day of November 2017.

GARY TURNER Executor of the Estate of GAIL TURNER PFEIFFER Kenneth Ording, P.C. Kenneth Ording Attorney at Law 14210 NC HWY 50 Surf City, NC 28445 #7988 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17

NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of MICHAEL C. OBUCH, Deceased, of Pender County, N.C., are notified to present the same to the Personal Representative listed below on or beNOTICE TO fore February 8, 2018, or this Notice CREDITORS AND DEBTORS will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, debtors of the said Estate are asked PENDER COUNTY to make immediate payment. This IN THE 2nd day of November, 2017.

GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE JOSHUA OBUCH, SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION EXECUTOR Having qualified as Administrator c/o TAMIKA JENKINS of the estate of Hollis Grayson Earley, Boyles Law Firm, PLLC. Jr., deceased, of Pender County, this 319 N. 4th Street is to notify all persons having claims Wilmington, NC 28401 against the estate of said decedent, Hollis Grayson Earley, Jr., to present #7989 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 them to the undersigned on or before NOTICE OF February 8, 2018 at 8452 Lentic Ct., FORECLOSURE SALE Raleigh, NC 27615 or be barred from 17 SP 198 recovery. All persons indebted to Under and by virtue of the power said estate, please make immediate of sale contained in a certain Deed payment. of Trust made by Henry Angles and This the 2nd day of Georgette H. Angles, (Georgette November 2017.

Dawn Earley Leonard H. Angles, Deceased) to William 8452 Lentic Ct. R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the Raleigh, NC 27615 24th day of September, 2014, and #7983 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17 recorded in Book 4473, Page 92, in Pender County Registry, North NOTICE TO Carolina, default having been made CREDITORS AND DEBTORS in the payment of the note thereby STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, secured by the said Deed of Trust PENDER COUNTY and the undersigned, Substitute IN THE Trustee Services, Inc. having been GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE substituted as Trustee in said Deed of SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of Trust by an instrument duly recorded the estate of Phillip Gregory Stakely, in the Office of the Register of Deeds deceased, of Pender County, this is of Pender County, North Carolina and to notify all persons having claims the holder of the note evidencing said against the estate of said decedent, indebtedness having directed that Phillip Gregory Stakely, to present the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the them to the undersigned on or before undersigned Substitute Trustee will February 8, 2018 at 139 Great Oak offer for sale at the courthouse door Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443 or be in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, barred from recovery. All persons North Carolina, or the customary locaindebted to said estate, please make tion designated for foreclosure sales, immediate payment. at 2:00 PM on November 14, 2017 This the 2nd day of and will sell to the highest bidder for November 2017. cash the following real estate situCarol S. Stakely ated in the County of Pender, North 139 Great Oak Drive Hampstead, NC 28443 Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: #7984 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17

In Pender County: Being all of Lot 111B in Section VI-E, Belvedere Plantation, as shown on plat recorded in Map Book 20 at Page 41 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 110 Bay Tree Circle, Hampstead, North Carolina.

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

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). he property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

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

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1223141 (FC.FAY) #7992 11/2, 11/9/17 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 197 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Michael Allan Pfirrmann and Patricia Turner Pfirrmann (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Mike Allen Pfirrmann and Patricia Turner Pfirrmann) to John R. Williamson, Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of February, 1999, and recorded in Book 1433, Page 104, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on November 14, 2017 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 63 of Pine Oaks Estates as shown on a Map Book 22 at Page 141 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. Together

with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 681 Lanier Avenue, 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 §7A308(a)(1).

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1205924 (FC.FAY) #7990 11/2, 11/9/17 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 185 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jorge M. Leandro to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of November, 2007, and recorded in Book 3363, Page 80, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on November 14, 2017 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: All of Lot 1 of Green Acres, as shown upon that map of said subdivision recorded in the Pender County Registry in Map Book 23, Page 84, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 502 South Green Acres Drive, Hampstead, North Carolina.

Subject, however, to those restrictions recorded in said Registry in Book 678 at Page 247, in Book 694 at Page 231 and in Book 769

at Page 35; all of the Pender County Registry.

Parcel ID Number: 328323039 10000 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1221381 (FC.FAY) #7991 11/2, 11/9/17 16 SP 191 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 William A. Pitts to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated January 26, 2007 and recorded on January 26, 2007 in Book 3150 at Page 83, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on November 21, 2017 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at an old iron stake in the Northern right of way line of NC Highway #50, said old stake markes the Southeastern corner of Lot #20 of the Grace Bland Crutchfield Heirs Subdivision; running thence from said old iron stake, so located, with the Northern right of way line of N.C. Highway #50, South 53 degrees 01 minutes West 50.00 feet to an iron pipe at the intersection of the Northern right of way line of N.C. Highway #50 with the Eastern right of way line of a 29.25 feet drive leading Northerly from said highway, said iron pipe marks the Southwest corner of said

Lot #20; thence with the Eastern right of way line of said drive, North 37 degrees 00 minutes West 75.00 feet to an iron pipe in said right of way line; thence North 53 degrees 01 minutes East 50.00 feet to an iron pipe in the dividing line between Lots #20 and #21 of said subdivision; thence with said dividing line South 37 degrees 00 minutes East 75.00 feet to the Beginning, containing 3750 square feet and is a surveyed by Dosher Surveying Company, Burgaw, NC in March 1972.

The above described lot is the Southern one-half of Lot #20 of the Grace Bland Crutchfield Heirs Subdivision as recorded in Map Book 5 at Page 66 of the Ponder County Registry.

This conveyance is made expressly subject to those certain restrictions contained in deed recorded in Book 472, Page 94 of tile Pender County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 2821 South Shore Drive, Surf City, NC 28445.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are William A. Pitts.

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

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-13635-FC01 #7993 11/9, 11/16/17 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LORETTA MAY LINDSEY 17 E 397 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Loretta May Lindsey, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I. Nunalee, Resident Process Agent of the decedent’s estate, on or before February 10 2018 at Post Office Box 598, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Resident Process Agent.

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Tips to safely enjoy the great outdoors in the cooler months It may be chilly, but that’s no reason to stay indoors.

Some of the best opportunities for outdoor exploration can only take place during the coldest months of the year; it just requires special preparation.

Head-to-toe coverage For maximum safety and comfort, it’s important to keep your head, fingers and toes dry and toasty. A good pair of waterproof hiking boots will help keep you warm on the trail. Be sure they are designed for the type of weather and terrain you expect to encounter. Wear a wind-proof hat and good pair of gloves that have a grip.

Mind the Sun The sun may set sooner in winter, but it’s still a force to be reckoned with; wear sunglasses and apply sunscreen to exposed skin, as well as a lip balm containing SPF, to protect yourself from UV rays.

Get smart Wearable tech can put your mind at ease on outdoor excursions. Look for low-power GPS and full-color map functionality that can be used offline, as in the case of Casio’s PRO TREK WSD-F20 Smart Outdoor Watch, which features easy-to-read map data from Mapbox. This makes it easy

to display your route and provide navigation guidance at a glance. Powered by Android Wear 2.0, it can be used with a range of apps to enhance your outdoor experience, and its design offers enhanced operability and toughness, making it an especially useful piece of outdoor gear.

Don’t get fooled In hot weather, there’s almost never any question about whether you are thirsty during or following physical activity. It can be harder to gauge in cold weather. Remember, when you’re active, it’s always important to stay hydrated. Be sure your wattle bottle is built to withstand cold weather, and if you’re worried about it freezing, don’t fill the bottle to the top.

Communicate With any excursion, it’s always good practice to share your itinerary with a loved one. Most importantly, let someone know exactly where you are going and when you plan to return.

With a few smart habits, and some high-quality gear designed to withstand the great outdoors, you can better enjoy nature this season, no matter where your adventures take you. (StatePoint)

North Carolina focused on improving infant mortality rate North Carolina’s infant mortality rate dipped by 1.4 percent in 2016 to 7.2 deaths per 1,000 births, compared with the 2015 rate of 7.3 infant deaths.

The infant death rate has essentially plateaued, although this slight decrease is encouraging.

The state’s lowest infant rate was 7.0 in 2010.

State health experts are developing strategies to lower the rate and improve the health of mothers and their babies.

“We need to do more to address the true determinants of health, if we want to see improvements,” said Dr. Elizabeth Tilson, State Health Director and Chief Medical Officer.

“Our goal is to lower the infant mortality rate for all babies in North Carolina and decrease disparities within our populations.”

The rate is impacted by a wide range of factors, including tobacco use and substance use disorders, obesity, domestic violence, poverty, racism, education and access to pre-conception and prenatal healthcare.

A wide gap between birth outcomes for white women and African-American women has persisted in North Carolina for years. African-American infants die at more than twice the rate of white infants. In 2016, the rate for white infants was 5.0 per 1,000, slightly lower than the 2015 national rate for all infants of 5.9, while the rate for African-American infants in 2016 was 13.4 per 1,000. Similar disparities are also noted in birth outcomes between American Indian and white women.

North Carolina’s strategy has expanded to further focus on the underlying determinants of health.

“It is essential that we increase statewide access to health and healthcare for women, especially in underserved populations,” said Dr. Kelly Kimple, chief of the Division

of Public Health’s Women’s and Children’s Health Section.

“When we improve the health of women throughout their lives, we will see an increase in the number of healthy mothers and babies.”

DHHS is implementing the five-year N.C. Perinatal Health Strategic Plan, which was launched in March 2016. The plan is designed by subject matter experts from across North Carolina and guided by a core group of leaders in perinatal health who meet regularly to evaluate results and plan next steps. A complete version of the plan is available here.

The death of a mother Pagethe3 can severely compromise wellbeing of her children.

Reducing maternal mortality through improved quality and access to health care, especially high-quality obstetric services throughout pregnancy, and neonatal care afterward, will also help save the lives of mothers and children.

A committee of nine experts from across the state, focusing on maternal mortality, was formed in 2016. Together with specialty consultants, they are reviewing the causes of death among mothers, and how they might be prevented.

Maternal mortality data from 2014-15 is currently being used by the committee to develop strategies to prevent maternal deaths. While deaths due to pregnancy-related complications in North Carolina are below the national average, pregnancy-associated deaths in the United States from violence, including homicide and suicide, still make up the major cause of deaths for mothers in the first year after birth.

“The committee’s goal is to review the deaths of mothers during the first year after birth and make recommendations to improve future outcomes and prevent tragic deaths,” added Kimple.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF EUGENE PRIDGEN 17 E 405 Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Eugene Pridgen, deceased, of 292 Long Bluff Road, Currie, NC 28435, 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 February 8, 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Dated November 1, 2017.

Brion Scott Pridgen, Personal Representative Corbett & Fisler P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #7998 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/17

Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 194 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Joyce A. Statzer Jenkins and Rufus D. Jenkins to Lenders Title and Escrow, Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of May, 2012, and recorded in Book 4075, Page 233, in Pender County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on November 21, 2017 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 3 as shown on map recorded in Map Book 43 at page110 of the Pender County Register of Deeds, containing 2.00 acres, more or less. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5356 Coras Grove Road, Watha, North Carolina.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1223677 (FC.FAY) #7996 11/9, 11/16/17 To all persons claiming an interest in: 1987-19’-BAYLINER-1950CX CAPRIBL4L05CXE787 ROBERT HERN will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/outboard motor. If you have any claim to the watercraft/outboard motor, contact SCDNR at (803) 734-3858. Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim of intertest is made and the watercraft/outboard motor has not been reported stolen, SCDNR shall issue clear title.

Case No. 20170929950744 #8002 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/17

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 17 CVS 786 PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Plaintiff, v.

James U. Carver; Haywood Elwood Garner a/k/a H. Elwood Garner; Stephanie Lynn Garner; North Carolina Department of Transportation - Motor Vehicle Division; Emilia Vinchiarello; Any Spouse of Emilia Vinchiarello; LVNV Funding, LLC Defendant(s).

To: Emilia Vinchiarello; Any Spouse of Emilia Vinchiarello Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: 1. That the Court determine that the Deed of Trust recorded in Book 3433 Page 053 was drafted and recorded in a manner sufficient to give a reasonable title searcher notice of the interest of the Plaintiff’s lien on the property located at 134 Woodhaven Drive, Rocky Point, North Carolina 28457.

2. That the Court reform the Deed of Trust recorded in Book 3433 Page 053 as if executed by Stephanie Lynn Garner and as if executed by H. Elwood Garner a/k/a Haywood Elwood Garner.

3. That the Court declare the Deed of Trust recorded in Book 3433 Page 053 is a valid first lien on the Property as drawn.

4. In the alternative, that the Court declares that Defendants James U. Carver and Haywood Elwood Garner a/k/a H. Elwood Garner and Stephanie Lynn Garner hold the Property described herein subject to equitable lien, constructive trust or purchase money resulting trust to the benefit of the Plaintiff.

5. That the Court declares Plaintiff is entitled to have Albert Vinchiarello and Emilia Vinchiarello removed from the Certificate of Title to the Manufactured Home identified as VIN # GAFLM05A18085CW and GAFLM05B18085CW and located at 134 Woodhaven Drive, Rocky Point, North Carolina 28457.

3. That the Court issue an Order directing the NCDMV to retire and cancel the Certificate of Title to said Manufactured Home.

4. For such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than December 19, 2017 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This, the 1st day of November, 2017.

BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC Thomas McDonald NC Bar # 40498 Attorney for Plaintiff PO BOX 3004 Wilmington, NC 28406 Phone: (910) 392-4988 #7997 11/9, 11/16/17 NOTICE OF INTENT TO LEASE SHELLFISH WATER COLUMN AMENDMENT, MICHAEL BOYD NO. 1923788, IN PUBLIC WATER OF PENDER COUNTY Notice is hereby given that Michael Boyd has filed an application for a water column amendment to existing bottom lease No. 1843986 of approximately 1.17 acres, located in Topsail Sound, Surf City Inlet, in Pender County.

The areas will be marked at each corner as a Proposed Shellfish Water Column Amendment with the above numbers.

The Director of the Division of Marine Fisheries for the State of North Carolina has notified the applicant that he will consider the proposed shellfish water column amendment to existing bottom lease NO.1843986 at a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 6:00 PM at the: Surf City Visitor’s Center, 102 North Shore Drive, Surf City, NC 28445.

Notes: 1. Any member of the public will be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed shellfish lease and water column amendment applications.

Comments may be made orally at the meeting or sworn written comments may be submitted to the Division of Marine Fisheries, P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, NC 28557 until December 4, 2017 at 5 P.M. 2. The Division of Marine Fisheries has determined that these applications are substantially consistent with the requirements of G.S. 113-202 and applicable Marine Fisheries Rules.

The application file and biologist report for these proposed leases are available for inspection at the DMF office in Morehead City.

This notice is pursuant to G.S. 113202(f) this the 30th day of October 2017. By authority of the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality.

Braxton C. Davis Director of Marine Fisheries #8000 11/9, 11/16/17 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 Carl Jeffrey Lewis deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Carl Jeffrey Lewis, to present them to the undersigned on or before February 15, 2018 at 221 Oak Haven Road, Atkinson, NC 28421 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 9th day of November 2017.

Sherry B. Lewis 221 Oak Haven Road Atkinson, NC 28421 #8001 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30

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Wednesday the Pirates opened play in the playoffs with an 8-1 win over MidEastern 3A/4A Conference foe West Brunswick – their third win over the Trojans this season.

West Brunswick (7-13-1) did something they hadn’t done in the two previous losses, they scored, and they did it quickly – throwing an early wakeup call at the Pirates. Trojan Alex Younts scored 3:41 into the game.

The lead lasted about seven minutes when Blake Culig sent a ball to Roberto Vasquez who drove it past Trojan goalkeeper Cameron Therrian at the 29-minute mark, creating a 1-1 tie. That opened the flood-

gates and the Pirates quickly followed up with the first of three scores by Sam Hackett about three minutes later.

A pass from Alex Sims to Hackett quickly upped the lead to 3-1 with 13:18 left in the first half, and Culig made it 4-1 with a goal with 10:00 minutes remaining until the intermission. “The first five minutes it appeared they weren’t awake and they were taking them for granted,� Allen said� After West Brunswick put the first one in it woke everyone up and it added up to an 8-1 win The offense kept it going in the second half when a Vasquez goal just 2:56 into the half made it 5-1, Hackett’s third goal made it 6-1 with 28:54 left in regulation, Quinn Black increased the advantage to 7-1 with 23:59 to go, and Breck Bryan finished the scoring when he scored with 6:40

remaining. “At first we didn’t push and that wasn’t Topsail,� Vasquez said. “They went up one and it kind of woke us up. Coach told us it is traditionally hard to beat the same team three times in a season and I definitely thing we brought it back.�

While the offense continued to click, the defense – led by junior defenseman Ryan Ording – completely shut down the Trojan attack. Lopez had four saves before coming out in favor of Alex Hornthal, who stopped the only shot he faced. “Last year as a sophomore Ryan battled as the fourth defender and this year, around the third or fourth game, he moved right in there and, if I had to pick right now, I’d say he is my most improved player for the season.�

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Burgaw company celebrates 25 years

By Lori Kirkpatrick, Post & Voice Staff Writer

The W.R. Rayson Company is celebrating its 25th year in Burgaw. However, the company got its start long before that.

CEO and President Michael DiMartino recalls how it all came about. The company’s legacy began in July of 1969, when DiMartino returned home to New York City after his tour of duty during Vietnam. His dad, Ray DiMartino, met him at McGuire Air Force Base after the lengthy flight home. “I wasn’t met by my wife, my mom or brothers and sisters, just my dad. He gave me a hug, helped me with my duffle bag and said to me, ‘Ready to go to work?‘ This is how our company, W.R. Rayson Co., Inc. began,� said DiMartino.

DiMartino said that while he was overseas, his dad had contacted him many times about them starting a company together. He wrote his father back and reminded him that he was really busy trying to stay in one piece. It was just after the Tet Offensive. However, the father and son eventually started making plans to begin a company. His dad sold his house, moved into an apartment and used the money to rent a small building in Brooklyn. He put everything into place to start their little manufacturing company.

DiMartino said that his father had been a major in the Army Air Corps, and flew with B-24s against Germany in World War II. When he came home, he started a family and a career in the wholesale paper business. The company he worked for sold paper towels and all kinds of disposable paper products. He worked hard and their family went from working class to middle class.

The day after the father and son were reunited at McGuire Air Base, they went to work in their 5,000 square foot garage in South Brooklyn. “Seven years later, we had grown enough to get out of Brooklyn - which was not the most supportive of small manufacturing companies like ours; and we built our own building in Shirley, Long Island, New York. None of our employees had the courage to move, so we started over, not unlike our beginning, just Ray and I,� said DiMartino.

DiMartino’s father is the one who came up with the name for the company. The W.R. stands for DiMartino’s mom’s initials, Ray is his dad and Michael is the “son“ in the name. His dad thought that DiMartino is too long and too hard to say for most folks. Ray, now in his 60’s, was unable to help with the physical work to set up a new production line.

Michael started to hire new staff and within a few weeks, they were back to their production numbers.

The company grew, and after 10 years they needed to add more square footage to their building.

When DiMartino first came to town, not having made a final decision, he said was shown the new industrial buildings on I-40 in Wilmington. He told the development guys that this was not for him. They drove him out to Burgaw to see a small industrial park that they were trying to grow. It was more rural than he expected, but the small town feel is how he had grown up. “I’ve been in business 25 years and I know my employees. I run a very traditional factory, big machines, traditional assembly line, with working class folks. We treat our people as our extended family. I’m not GE or Corning; I may own the factory, but I’m no ‘factory owner.’ A number of companies moved into the area when we did. We are the only one that is still intact; same company, same owner, and same crew that started 25 years ago. Some have retired, but we have had very little turnover in all of these years,� said DiMartino.

He added, “I say to my crew all the time, ‘We all work for Mr. Rayson, but there is no Mr. Rayson - like the Wizard of Oz, there was no Oz. We together are Mr. Rayson.�

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A firm foundation

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

According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

I Corinthians 3:10-11 Paul founded churches all over the Roman Empire, but everywhere he went, he laid exactly the same foundation that was to have faith in Jesus as the crucified and risen Son of God. Yet the churches he and others founded did not all look and act the same; they took on the characteristics, concerns and peculiarities of the men and women of that church. According to Paul, that’s exactly how it should be so long as they all worshiped in harmony.

When Paul wrote the letter of First Corinthians, the congregation of the Corinthian believers had started to fracture; in part because

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into our own little kingdoms.

We begin to look down our religious noses at other churches because they use a different Bible translation, sing from another type of hymnal or their worship style is just unfamiliar to us. Many of these religious divisions and disputes have been generated by issues, practices and traditions that are not part of the fundamentals of our faith.

The Body of Christ is a glorious unity in diversity, but when we major on the minors, the spirit of factionalism replaces that of unity and peace.

As Christians, we should have the boldness and courage to stand up and contend for the essentials of the faith, even if it means a lack of peace. We should never compromise the truth of the gospel for the sake of peace.

However, we should be gracious and demonstrate kindness and tolerance for believers who disagree with us about

the non-essentials. There are some things that are not clear enough in God’s revelation for us to understand fully, but these are not the clearly revealed core issues of the faith.

In all things we should strive to be loving and gracious to other believers in the family of God. This week, I encourage you to remember the words of the apostle Paul found in Ephesians 4:4-6, “There is one body and one Spirit - just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call - one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”

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Friendly Community Baptist Church

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

St. M ary’s Church

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

Burgaw Presbyterian Church

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

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

Riley’s Creek Baptist Church

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

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

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

Westview United Methodist Church

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

Pastor Fred Roberts Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

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Church Directory 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

Currie Community Baptist Church

28396 Hwy. 210 W. • Currie (1/2 mile from Moores Creek Battlefield) Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Children’s Church begins at 11:15 Community Bible Study, Wednesdays from 6-7:00 P.M.

Watha United Methodist Church

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

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

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

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

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

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

Rocky Point United Methodist Church

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Pastor Mark Murphy

Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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Calvary Chapel Community Church

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

4670 Stag Park Rd. • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-5735

The Church at Wilmington

110 E. Bridgers Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-2295

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

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Burgaw Baptist Church

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

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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Herring’s Chapel United Methodist Church will hold a barbecue and dessert fundraiser for the United Methodist Women will be Nov. 11 beginning at 11 a.m. Plates are $7.

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

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they had turned to three different architects. In effect, one had designed the roof, another the walls and a third had made plans for the doors and windows. When the people tried to implement the various proposals, their discussions broke down into arguments over which designer’s plans to follow.

One segment liked Peter because he was a disciple; another liked Apollos and his eloquent preaching; and another preferred Paul and his wise interpretation of Scripture.

Paul said, “You can’t build a church by following me or Peter or Apollos. There’s only one architect and builder and that’s Jesus Christ. All of us must follow Him.” Christians come in many stripes such as Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostals and many others. Often divisions exist even within each group, but we should strive to keep Jesus at the foundation of our worship.

When we forget that Christ is our only foundation, we slip

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

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

Moores Creek Baptist Church

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

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

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

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church 1303 Hwy. 117 • Burgaw, NC • 910-259-2601

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

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

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

All Saints Catholic Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

Blake’s Chapel Advent Christian Church 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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Tasty fall recipes

Hope’s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer Creamy brussels sprouts with bacon 1 Pound Brussels Sprouts, trimmed 4 Slices smoked bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 4 Cloves garlic, minced then smashed ½ Cup sweet onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ Cup whole milk ½ Cup heavy cream ¼ Teaspoon dried thyme or sage Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1¼ Cups Mexican style cheese, shredded, divided (For a zip in flavor I use some Monterey Jack cheese.)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a pot of boiling slightly salted water, blanch Brussels sprouts until crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes. Drain well and cool in a bowl of ice water.

Drain well and set aside.

Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Cook bacon until crisp.

Drain excess fat; reserving one tablespoon in skillet.

Place bacon on paper towels to drain.

Add garlic and onion to drippings in skillet, cook

for 2-3 minutes, stirringfrequently.

Whisk in flour about 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, heavy cream, andthyme. Cook whisking constantly, about two minutes until slightly thickened.

If mixture is too thick add more milk as desired.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Fold in Brussels sprouts, one cup of shredded cheese, and bacon, stir until cheese is melted, about two minutes.

Sprinkle top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Place in oven and bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Baked lemon-butter chicken Serves 6.

6 Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or chicken breasts 1 Tablespoon sweet paprika Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 3 Tablespoons butter, divided 4 Cloves garlic, minced then smashed 1 Cup chicken broth ½ Cup heavy cream ¼ Cup Par mesan cheese, grated 3 Tablespoons lemon juice ½ Teaspoon dried thyme or sage 2 Cups baby arugula or baby spinach, chopped Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a zipper plastic bag place paprika, salt and pepper, shake; add chicken thighs and shake to coat.

In a large oven proof skillet melt two tablespoons butter over medium heat.

Add chicken skin side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain excess fat and set aside on a plate.

Melt remaining tablespoon

butter in skillet. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, about two minutes. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and thyme.

Bring to a boil, lower heat, stir in arugula or spinach, and simmer until just wilted and sauce has slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Return chicken to skillet.

Place in oven and bake until cooked through, reaching internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 25 minutes.

Serve immediately.

Olive and onion quick bread Makes one loaf. For a prettier presentation I cut the olives in thin slices crosswise. Using Monterey Jack cheese will add more zip to the bread.

1 Tablespoon canola oil 1 Medium Vidalia or sweet onion, finely chopped 2 Cups all- purpose flour 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced or two teaspoons dried rosemary crushed 1 Teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt 2 Large eggs 1 Cup milk plus one tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice stirred in 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 1/3 Cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided ¼ Cup green ripe olives, pitted and coarsely chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a skillet heat oil over medium high heat, add onion and cook stirring for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat.

In a large bowl whisk together flour, rosemary, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl whisk together eggs, milk, and melted

butter until well blended.

Add to flour mixture; stir until just moistened. Fold in ¼ cup cheese, olives, and onion.

Transfer batter to a greased 8x4 inch loaf pan. Bake for 40 minutes in a 350-degree oven.

Sprinkle remaining cheese over top of batter. Bake for another 5-10 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.

Crumb topped steamed apples Serves 4 4 Large Granny Smith green apples, peeled, cored and sliced Juice from one half a lemon 1/3 Cup granulated sugar ½ to 1 Teaspoon Chinese Fivespice or ground cinnamon Crumb topping ¼ Cup brown sugar ½ Teaspoon Chinese Fivespice powder or ground cinnamon 4 Ounces cold butter 1/3 Cup all-purpose flour Put apples, lemon juice, and sugar in a covered pot and steam over medium heat until firm but softened a little, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into casserole dish.

Sprinkle lightly with Chinese Five-spice or cinnamon, toss to coat.

In a large bowl place flour and butter and rub together with your fingers forming a crumb mixture. Stir in sugar and sprinkle over steamed apples.

Place casserole dish on a cookie sheet and place in a preheated 400-degree oven.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Community News & Events Pender Democrats Democrats in Pender County are meeting Nov. 14 and 15 for an update on precinct work, a discussion of the upcoming Organizational Precinct Meetings in February, and a review of the field of candidates for the 2018 primary election.

All Democrats in Pender County are welcome to participate!

Wester n Pender County Precincts meet Nov. 14 at the Pender County Library, 103 Cowan St, Burgaw. Eastern Precincts meet Nov. 15 at the Pender County Hampstead Annex, 15060 US Highway 17. Hampstead, across from McDonalds.

Both meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, or to add your name and email to the Pender Democrats mailing list, contact Democratic Party Chair, Debbi Fintak, at 910-328-3996 or debbi.fintak@ gmail.com Hampstead Lion’s Club If you always wanted to see what the Hampstead Lion’s Club is all about but could not attend, here is your chance.

The Lion’s Club will meet three times monthly to accommodate the members busy schedules.

The first and third Thursday of the month will be held at Topsail Presbyterian Church on Highway 17 at noon. Please bring your brown bag lunch.

There will also be a night meeting on the second Wednesday of each month held at the Topsail Presbyterian Church on Highway 17 at 7 p.m.

Hopefully the new time will allow the members and any new members interested in belonging to the Lions a chance to participate. We are a growing organization which our motto is: “we serve” For more infor mation contact Val at 910-231-6003 or Elaine at 201-704-5604.

DAR meeting Nov. 16 The Battle of Moores Creek Bridge chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Nov. 16 at noon in the Pender County central Library Burgaw. Membership in the National Society DAR is a unique opportunity to honor one’s lineage and heritage as a descendant of a patriot of the American Revolution. You do not need to be a member to attend. The chapter holds

regular meetings September thru May. Contact via EMAIL: mhfwill@yahoo.com The Nov. 16 meeting will include a program Recognizing and Awarding DAR Good Citizens. Dar Good Citizen Chapter Chairman is Jennifer Lenfesty. This is a Nationallyrecognized office.

The four area high schools participating are Heidi Trask High School, Pender High School, Pender Early College High School and Topsail High School. These students were selected to represent their school because they demonstrate the qualities of a good citizen in their homes,

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Thursday, November 9 •The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead meets every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead.

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

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

•Women in Networking meeting every Thursday from 9:3010:30 a.m. at Olde Point Country Club.

•The Burgaw Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at Heritage Place in Burgaw.

Friday, November 10 •Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m.

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

•The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Commander Joe Henson, Pender County Grays Camp 2174 meets the third Friday of each month at the Pender County Library, 103 S. Cowan Street in Burgaw at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, November 14 •AlAnon meets at Hampstead United Methodist Church every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Room 9. The meeting is for family and friends of alcoholics. Everyone is welcome.

•The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1321 meets at the Topsail Senior Center, 20959 U.S. Hwy. 17 in Hampstead the second Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. The Detachment is always looking for new member to help in its continuing mission.

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

Wednesday, November 15 •Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information •The Coastal Pender Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Belvedere Country Club, 2368 Country Club Drive in Hampstead.

Call 910.259.9111 for more info.

Join American Legion Post 167 at the Hampstead Village Gazebo Nov. 11 for the Veterans Day Memorial Service.

The program begins at 11 a.m. with music prior to the service.

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10th Annual

Hampstead Kiwanis Park

Turkey Trot

8K and 2-Mile Runs 1/2-Mile Kid’s Sprint

Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, 9 a.m.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors Pender Post-Topsail Voice, Surf City Crab Food Lion Hampstead, Lowe’s Foods Hampstead Ship On Site Surf City, Thread FX, Kinetico Water Systems Gold Sponsors Woodmen Life, Pierpan Family Dentistry, Belvedere Property Owners Association Hampstead, Sneads Ferry and Topsail Physical Therapy Silver Sponsors Topsail Animal Hospital, Mancini Orthodontics Realtors Beth and Jim Fortunato Pleasant Air, Sold Buy the Sea Realtors in Hampstead Johnson Drug Hampstead, Coastal Fitness Subway Hampstead (near Hoover Rd.), Bagel Bakery Hampstead Furniture, Attorney Patricia M. Homa If you would like to sponsor the race and support the

Hampstead Kiwanis Park, please call 910/616-5195.

Pre-Race Pasta Dinner You will not get a better meatball and spaghetti dinner anywhere!

And Runner Packet Pick-Up Friday, November 17, 5-7 p.m.

Hampstead Women’s Club Building $10 Adults $8 Children (8 and under)

Register to run and /or for the Pasta Dinner online at

Its-Go-Time.com Call Patricia Homa, Race Director, for more info 910/616-5195

All proceeds from the race go to improving the Park