Post & Voice 1.17.19

Fifty Cents

&

e

B

The Pender-Topsail

Fu ach

rniture OutďŹ tt ers ,

ONE

SHOPPING I

Serving Topsail Island for Over 20

•Mattresses •Accessories •Artwork •Flags •Jewelry •Candles

. nc

POST Voice Thursday, January 17, 2019

Vol. 49, No.14

Years!

•Lamps •Gifts •Hammocks •Outdoor Furniture •Puzzles

Furnishing Tom Clark Beach Homes Artwork Gnomes is Our Speciality 25% Off!

-Free Local Delivery an d Setup204-F N. New River Dr. • Surf City, NC • 910.328 .4181 www.BeachFurnitureO utďŹ ttersInc.com

The Media of Record for the People of Pender County www.post-voice.com

Hampstead superstreet project pushed back to 2023

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher T he N.C. De par tment of Transportation unveiled its draft 10-year transportation plan for 2020-2029 at the monthly Board of Transportation meeting in Raleigh. The plan, called the

Draft 2020-2029 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), includes 20 new highway projects in Division 3. The division covers Pender, Sampson, Duplin, Onslow, New Hanover and Brunswick.

In the 10-year plan, the project to convert U.S. 17 to a superstreet

between Washington Acres Road and Sloop Point Loop Road in Pender County has been pushed back from 2020 to 2023.

The project is designed to provide traffic with an alternate route until Hampstead Bypass opens. The project will still go out for bids in September 2019,

but construction is not scheduled to start until 2023. “This is disappointing and I plan to see what can be done to get it pulled back to original date of 2020,� said Pender County Commissioner David Piepmeyer in an email. Obviously, the traffic volume continues to increase

thus further making the need for this safety improvement more urgent.�

The N.C. DOT Division 3 will host an in-house week-long public comment opportunity in February or March during normal

Greenhouse plants clean wastewater Rededication of U.S. 117 bypass in Burgaw Jan. 19

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer

Photo contributed

Plants in the greenhouse are used to help treat wastewater in the county’s Melinda K. Knoerzer Adaptive Ecosystem Reclamation Facility in Commerce Park.

Pender wastewater plant receives state award From Staff Reports The Pender County’s wastewater treatment facility in Pender Commerce Park was recognized for its engineering excellence by the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina. “The Melinda K. Knoerzer Adaptive Ecosystem Reclamation Facility in Pender Commerce Park is an environmentally friendly and unique facility,� said Kenny Keel, Pender County Utilities director. “We are very honored to accept this award with our construction project engineers, McKim & Creed.�

%

Continued on page 2A

A rededication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Hwy. 117 bypass will be held Saturday, Jan. 19 beginning at 10 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the Hwy. 117 bypass at the south entrance coming into Burgaw at the intersection of U.S. 117 and Business 117.

A reception will follow at the Burgaw Arts Council Building, also known as ArtBeat of Burgaw, at 10:45 a.m. The event is being sponsored by the Class of ‘71 Plus.

Karen Malloy is Secretary of Class of ‘71 Plus.

Malloy explained that the bypass was originally dedicated in 2007. After moving away from the area and then retur ning about a year ago, she noticed in conversations with various friends and acquaintances that people seemed to be unaware of the dedication. “What we are really doing it for is to bring about awareness,� said Malloy. “Nobody knows where it is when you ask them about it. There are two markers in an almost two-mile stretch.

We’re going to have the

The adaptive ecosystem reclamation wastewater treatment facility is unique because of its 500,000 gallons per day hydroponic reactor design.

The design includes a greenhouse enclosure which supports a diverse community of plants.

This “green� technology takes advantage of a natural process providing a cost effective and energy efficient treatment solution. It is currently the only adaptive ecosystem reclamation facility in the southeastern United States. “This is a state-of-the-art facility serving our growing commercial

base in Pender Commerce Park,� said Randell Woodruff, Pender County manager. “This is another example of Pender County’s futurethinking development.�

Each year the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina selects the top projects in the state to honor the year’s most outstanding engineering accomplishments.

The Melinda K. Knoerzer Adaptive Ecosystem Reclamation Facility was presented the 2019 Grand Award at the annual Engineering Excellence Awards Dinner in Raleigh.

Continued on page 2A

Public invited

State ofPender education and economy event set for Jan. 31 From Staff Reports Pender Education Partnership (PEP), a non-profit foundation designed to augment educational opportunities in Pender County’s public schools, will co-host with MojoTone the first Pender County State of Education and Economy on Jan. 31.

Dr. Steven Hill, superintendent of Pender County Schools, will highlight the current state of education and Randell Woodruff, Pender County manager, will spotlight economic development. “The State of Education and Economy program will demonstrate that Pender County Schools is educating the workforce of tomorrow,� said Dave Stipe, PEP president. “We welcome our business owners and leadership to this first-time event.�

Doors open at 5 p.m. with beverages and hors d’oeuvres served, as well as tours of the MojoTone facility. The program speakers will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Attendees are urged to RSVP to 910-274-2100.

The event will take place at MojoTone, 137 Worth Beverage Dr. in Burgaw.

MojoTone, the maker of American crafted amps, bridges, pickups, speakers, and guitar and bass parts, provides equipment

Continued on page 2A

Golden Leaf grants go to Currie group, Early College From Staff Reports A Committee of the Golden LEAF Board approved a grant of $50,000 to the Greater Currie Community Action Group and a grant of $11,875 to support a project of the Pender Early College PTA Jan. 11 The Greater Currie Community Action Group (GCCAG) will use grant funds to support assistance to survivors including home repair (supplies and materials), rental assistance, replacement personal property, utility assistance. Grant funds will also be used to

hire part-time case managers to assist residents with unmet needs.

The Pender Early College PTA, in consultation with school counselors and nurses, found many displaced students did not have mattresses. Students living in FEMA-issued travel trailers or staying with other relatives are often sleeping on the floor because of limited space.

Additionally, some students may be using mattresses that are contaminated by mold caused by Hurricane Florence. The

PECPTA identified a mattress product that can be rolled-up for storage but provides needed comfort for students. Students will be identified by school c o u n s e l o r s i n s ch o o l s throughout the County.

Grant funds will be used to purchase mattresses and bedding.

As of Jan. 11, the N.C. Relief Fund has provided more than $350,000 to organizations supporting Hurricane Florence survivors in Pender County.

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

SALES • SERVICE • PARTS • DELIVERY Financing Available

Photo contributed

Surf City Police Chief Ron Shanahan and Roger Kersey of American Legion Post 167 presented checks to law enforcement and EMS personnel who were impacted by Hurricane Florence. Most of the money came from donations in the form of â€œďŹ nesâ€? resulting from No Shave Month at the Surf City Police Department. An additional $500 to the Post by the Pender County Republican Party to aid people impacted by the storm.

THE BEST FOR LESS

Ask about our end-of-season ITĘźS TIME TO GET 20% Off, $0 mos.

COMMERCIAL FLEET SALE Zero Turn & (2) Handhelds,clearance onDown, select 48 products.

" & & &! "&! ! ! ! ! & ! & ! " # $

Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/PostVoice

whitetractorcompany.com

WHITE TRACTOR CO.TRACTOR INC. (WY "Y 0ASS 3 "URGAW s WHITE CO. INC. For a limited time at participating local independent Husqvarna dealers only. whitetractorcompany.com (WY "Y 0ASS 3 "URGAW s

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, January 17, 2019, Page 2A

Rivenbark softball fundraiser a success

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Staff Writer Neither rain or fog, or just plain dreary weather could not stop Pender County from helping one of their own. Pender Counties best held a one pitch softball tournament to benefit Scott Rivenbark and his family last Saturday. Scott was paralyzed in an accident last April. Despite cloudy and cold weather there was a very good turnout.

Scott was injured when he fell through the roof of a building he was working on. He injured his back and was paralyzed from the waist down. He spent quite a while in the hospital and had to learn how to function after being a very active man.

His spinal cord was stretched, not severed, so the Pender County native hopes to walk again.

“I’m not giving up. I know it’s a long shot but a ny t h i n g c a n h ap p e n .

Whatever happens, I will deal with it.”

Rivenbark started his career as a fire fighter at the tender age of 16 as a volunteer at Rocky Point.

He became a Wilmington Firefighter and has spent almost 20 years in that position. After the accident he went through extensive physical therapy and rehab before being able to come home.

Scott was encouraged to file for disability after the accident but refused, saying he wanted to return to work. He has done just that, working as the EMS coordinator for Wilmington.

He takes care of numerous tasks including but not limited to training.

The tour nament featured 12 teams with each team having both men and

women on the roster. Each at bat featured one pitch. If it was a ball, you still took your best hack at it. Foul balls were the exception.

The pitcher was on the team batting. Each team could have one homerun by a male and one homerun by a female each inning.

Anything after that was an out. There was a one hour time limit per game.

There were players from all over the area. Wilmington firefighters came despite a training class in Wilmington. There were many Pender County residents in action while many others watched. Former baseball and softball players from Pender and Trask High schools took the field as well as some athletes that appeared to be older than the usual baseball player.

Each took their turn at bat with smiles and deter-

mination. Looming large on the basepaths was Scotts father William Rivenbark, well-known in high school athletics in Pender County and a proud father.

“I am so proud of Scott, always have been. He is doing great considering what has happened,” William said.

Scott Rivenbark sat by watching with an intense look in his eyes. One can guess what was going through his mind. He may picture himself striding up to the plate and taking his swing. Some may say that Scott’s prognosis is grim. Judging by the look in his eyes, I would not count this Pender County resident out.

The Post & Voice wishes Scott the very best. We are proud to be part of Pender County, where folks take care of their own.

Scott Rivenbark

Rooks

Mini Storage

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

Hampstead Women’s Club restocking thrift store 307 N. Smith St. Burgaw, NC 28425

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer

Topsail Area Kiwanis witnessed a mini celebration of sorts this past Tuesday, as two Topsail Area Kiwanians join to celebrate Clemson’s national championship. Nicki Swafford is “Tiger Mom” to Brittany, a sophomore. Allan Libby is an alumnus.Topsail Area Kiwanis meets at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday mornings at the Surf City Welcome Center.

Dedication Continued from page 1A dedication at the south entrance, and from there, we are going to the arts building to have a little program and reception. It will only last about 30 minutes.”

Karen Malloy’s husband, James Malloy, is president of Class of ‘71 Plus. He spearheaded the

original project in 2007 to get the bypass dedicated for the first time. As a class, the group decided last year that, as a class project, this would be something good for the community to bring awareness. What better time to hold the ceremony than the weekend before the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday?

“It’s a project that the class of 71 plus decided to take on. It helps us remember what Dr. King stood

Pender EMS & Fire Report Week of Jan. 6-12

Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 206 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 51 Sloop Point Station 14 22 Hampstead Station 16 16 Surf City Station 23 14 Top Beach Station 4 5 Union Station 5 19 Rocky Point Station 7 30 Atkinson Station 9 23 Maple Hill Station 13 10 Scotts Hill Station 18 6 Hwy 421 Station 29 10 Type of Calls Cancelled: 38 Refusals: 46 Stand By: 1 Treated/released: 13 Transported: 108 Fire Department Reports Total Calls: 40 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 0 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 0 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 5 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 10 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 2 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 16 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 7 EMS St. 4 Topsail Beach 0 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 12 Motor Vehicle Crash 6 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 18 Cancelled 4 Ocean Rescue 0

The Hampstead Women’s Club (HWC) is working towards restocking its thrift shop, and has recently begun to accept gently used clothing and small housewares. Items can only be accepted during business hours, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The club is currently waiting on new flooring for the rental side of the building. These repairs are scheduled to be completed by the end of February. At that time, HWC will start

taking reservations and deposits for its rental space.

HWC volunteers have worked hard to get the building up and running again following the substantial damage sustained during Hurricane Florence.

The building was flooded from about three and one half to four and one half feet of water on both sides of the building. HWC houses a Thrift Shop and a rental space in the building.

The flooding came from

Continued on page 10A

for, his whole mission.

We are living in a nation of divisiveness now, and more than anything, in our community and in our neighborhoods, we want to just stress the importance of peace and awareness and justice for all,” said Malloy.

James Malloy added, “So many people are unaware of this bypass being dedicated to Dr. King. I think it needs to be brought back to people’s attention.

Bringing awareness is what he stood for; and he stood for the things that we are missing when it comes to looking at the dream for the nation as a whole.

That goes all the way down to our communities and our families. Our motto is ‘Making Our Community Better.’”

Some of the members of the Class of ‘71 Plus have moved away, but they make a point of meeting quarterly. The “Plus” in the name signifies that the group is open to anyone who would like to join.

“Anyone that wants to be a part, we invite them to come,” said Malloy..

The reception will take place at 108 E Wilmington Street in Burgaw. For more information, call (910) 5407299.

Superstreet

Michael Alford, a member of the state Board of Transportation who represents the division. “These projects will improve congestion and promote economic development.”

The draft STIP includes projects across all transportation modes and in all 100 counties in the state. The list includes 1,266 highway projects, 86 aviation, 235 bicycle and pedestrian, six ferry, 23 public transit and 47 rail projects selected on statewide, regional and division levels. The projects were prioritized based on technical data as well as input from local officials and residents.

A statewide list of these major highway changes can be found on the NCDOT STIP web page. Projects that did not score high enough in the evaluation process to be funded at the statewide level rolled over to the regional level for consideration. Projects that were not funded at the regional level could still be considered at the division level. This cascading aspect of the process helps ensure that input from local officials and residents plays an important role in prioritizing projects for funding. More information about the STIP and how transportation projects are funded is available on the NCDOT website.

Continued from page 1A business hours. It will be a chance for interested residents to review maps and handouts about projects, ask questions of local staff, and submit comments. There will also be an opportunity for residents to submit comments online. “(We) really need all Hampstead, Scott’s Hill and Topsail Island residents to attend upcoming public meeting so they can express their disappointment by submitting a comment,” said Piepmeyer. “NCDOT has to address each such submitted comment and the ‘squeaky wheel’ usually gets some attention.”

The department’s 10year plan is updated every two years. Projects scheduled in the first five years of the plan are considered committed and are not reevaluated when a new plan is developed, but projects in the final five years of each 10-year plan are prioritized again for consideration in the next plan. The Board of Transportation is expected to consider final approval of the draft plan this summer.

“These new projects will be a major benefit for locals, as well as those traveling throughout our state,” said

Jan. 31 event Continued from page 1A for internationally known recording artists.

Pender Education Partnership, established in

2015, awards student scholarships and mini-grants to educators. Following Hurricane Florence, PEP spearheaded project HOPE, Help Our Pender Educators who were impacted by the storm.

910.259.3302

GET RELIEF. Our licensed chiropractor provides gentle, safe and effective treatment for the following:

• Headaches • Low Back Pain • Mid Back Pain • Neck Pain • Sports Injuries • Work Injuries

We stepped out for Also Offering Massage Therapy at Both Locations. a moment.

We now have early appointments at: 7:00 a.m. and Call and schedule an appointment today!

are also open until 6:00 p.m. for your convenience

Acute Spinal We will return by 1:30.

Care Center Dr. Joseph Davis, Chiropractor THANK YOU.

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

POST Voice The Pender-Topsail

&

USPS 897-020 Published Every Thursday.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES

In Pender County

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

Out-of-County

Delivery Cost $20.45 Cost of Paper $23.00 Sales Tax: $1.55 Per Year: $45.00

*Subscriptions are NON-REFUNDABLE. Post Voice, LLC

DBA Pender-Topsail Post & Voice

Periodicals Postage Paid at Burgaw, NC 28425

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

Hours:

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

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

DEADLINE for News & Advertising is Friday @ Noon Andy Pettigrew, Publisher/Managing Editor Katie H. Pettigrew, Advertising/Design Director Brenda Todd, Advertising Rep Bobby Norris, Sports Writer Staff Writers: Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writers: Lee Wagner, Dr. Ray Mendenhall, Hope Cusick, Bill Messer

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice

Opinion Thursday, January 17, 2019, Page 3A

Welcome to my world

Regina Hill Post & Voice Columnist

Stabitha It’s been said that when life hands us lemons, we should make lemonade.

But what if life is intent on hurling lemons nonstop until nothing but a sticky, seed-covered lump of your former self lies helplessly on the ground, enjoyed by lemon-loving vultures intent on swallowing every sour morsel.

That’s where I’ve found myself as of late. Instead of lemons, however, I’ve been hit by the cancerous tumors inhabiting my precious dog Andy. Slamming me from the sides are lemons infused with the extensive emotional and professional responsibilities of teaching and domesticity.

Finally, when I think I’ve hit a lull in the storm, my eyes are hammered with lemon seeds as I witness the show Botched. I just don’t get it.

My problem is obvious. I’m way too sensitive for this world. I assume more responsibility than I should and wash myself in guilt that doesn’t belong to me. With that sensitivity comes an insatiable need to be a right-fighter.

Social injustice, a wronged friend or family member or a harmed child awakens another persona hidden deep within my psyche. While I try to maintain a modicum of charm in even the most dreadful circumstances, there comes a point when my methods to repress Stabitha (my aforementioned inner monster) falter.

I’m fortunate for buffers which allow me to function during these times-art projects, voodoo dolls and Will Ferrell. I draw, practice mindful breathing and spend sleepless nights overanalyzing and overthinking.

If these techniques fail to soothe, I grab the nearest pair of scissors and proceed to cut. Unfortunately, the first frost left me devoid of landscaping projects and my friends always refuse offers for free haircuts. So, Stabitha sits at the ready, waiting for the proverbial straw to trigger her release.

Recently, my tipping point has been teased by a married narcissist who has decided to go the way of the single man, sidestepping the commitment to his beautiful family in exchange for the delusion of recaptured youth.

I’ve watched my friend, a beautiful, giving mother and dedicated professional, repress anger and confusion for the benefit of her children, still hopeful for the illusion of a father who places them first.

As he struts around like a rooster let loose in a hen house, his wife and kids stumble through days steeped in uncertainty.

Karma will eventually deliver, but Stabitha needs Continued on page 10A

Notes from the Field

Jefferson Weaver

Beyond the treeline Since last fall’s hurricane, I have fallen into the habit of taking a walk or two a day. Sometimes it’s for recreation and exercise, sometimes to check the fence line. Occasionally it’s to make sure the ne’er-do-wells haven’t returned. Often I am checking the ditches and canals for beavers and absentee that the neighboring landowners seem to adore.

Knowing full well another spate of rain was on the way and not having enough meaningful time to get involved in any of the more pressing projects that tend to take over my Saturdays, I opted for an bit of a bonus wander between wanders, if you will.

Walter the Wonder Dog, his sister Toni, Mabel the donkey, and Hudson the cat decided

Bill Messer Jefferson Weaver that I needed company, so I had a bit of a diverse entourage for my constitutional. One might question whether the use of that term is appropriate nowadays, since my sorry excuse for a bad knee requires not just the use of a walking stick, but a shuffling, dragging gait more fitting for a

zombie movie. I would submit that my shufflestagger is more inline with what some modern progressives want to see done to the Constitution, but the rise of the 1984ish city-state ruling class is a column for another day.

Our lane ends, to some Continued on page 4A

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

Worried Daughter Dear Worried, Providing care and support for an aging parent who lives far away can be very difficult and stressful.

Here are some tips and resources that can help.

When it comes to monitoring and caring for an aging parent from afar, you have a couple options.

You can either hire a professional to oversee your dad’s needs, or you can manage things yourself by building a support system, tapping into available resources, and utilizing technology devices that can help you keep tabs on him.

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

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

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

Birds, and the people who watch them

to help him. s!SSEMBLE A SUPPORT SYSTEM Put together a network of people (nearby friends or family, neighbors, clergy, etc.) who can check on your dad regularly, and who you can call on from time to time for occasional help. Also put together a list of reliable services you can call for household needs like lawn care, handyman services, plumber, etc. s4AP LOCAL RESOURCES Most communities offer a range of free or subsidized services that can help seniors with basic needs such as home delivered meals, transportation, senior companion services and more. Contact the Area Aging Agency near your dad – call 800-6771116 for contact information – to find out what’s available. s5SE FINANCIAL AIDS If your dad needs help with his financial chores, arrange for direct deposit for his income sources, and set up automatic payments for his utilities and other routine bills. You may also want to set up your dad’s online banking service, so you can pay bills and monitor his account anytime. Or, if you need help, hire a daily money manager (aadmm. com) to do it for you. They charge between $25 and $100 per hour.

Benefitscheckup.org is another excellent resource to look for financial assistance programs that may help your dad, particularly if he’s lowerincome.

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

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

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

For more tips, call the National Institute on Aging at 800-222-2225 and order their free booklet “Long-Distance Caregiving: Twenty Questions and Answers.”

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.

Spend any time in Holly Shelter and sooner or later you may see a rare species, stumbling about in the open fields, thick brush or stuck fast in catbrier smilax, faces turned skywards.

These are birders, and they are likely, if you watch ‘em long enough, to walk into trees, stumble into water-filled ditches, or step down into rottedout stump holes, the preferred pygmy rattlesnake habitat.

The major sought-for rare species is the redcockaded woodpecker, a small bird with definite preferences. They don’t like to fly over open ground, preferring to stay within the contiguous pine forest. The male fashions a nesting cavity in a living tree of a certain diameter, within a certain distance of other trees, then goes courting for a mate, and pulls duty sitting on the eggs, too. Trees with nesting activity are protected, and identified with two white lines painted around the trunk.

Some people like to take pictures, and they can be seen bent under the weight of large, heavy and expensive lenses and tripods. Others travel light, with binoculars, and bird books to help with figuring out just what that nondescript little brown bird might be, and a notepad for logging the sighting.

I’m not a birder myself, but have many friends who are. I prefer to slog through the swampy areas taking pictures of the rare and exotic wildflowers, easier to find because they stay put, and if they’re here this year, they’re likely to be here next year.

Sometimes I’ll stop and talk to the birders about what they’ve seen and what they hope to see. I never understood how huge is the variety of birds in our area until I met a guy who parked his truck in the parking lot on the NE Cape Fear River, near the forestry depot on Shaw Highway, and who opened both doors and played bird calls on his

CD player. Within minutes there were bird calls from the trees in response.

Another time I saw a young woman in the middle of an open field, iPhone in one hand, connected to a speaker in the other. I went over and she told me she was a student at UNC-Wilmington and helping map out the distribution of Bachman’s sparrows throughout the area.

She played the bird’s call for a set amount of time, then noted the number of calls she got in response.

Audubon’s Guide To North American Birds describes the bird as, “Plain in appearance but with a beautiful whistled song, Bachman’s Sparrow is an uncommon and elusive resident of the Southeast. Its classic habitat is mature pine forest, where it lives in the open grassy understory, flying up to low pine branches only to sing. When not singing, this sparrow is extremely secretive, hiding in the undergrowth, and it is easily overlooked.”

I have noticed a pattern: some birders look like they popped out of the pages of LL Bean or Land’s End catalogs, often couples with matching Swarovski Optik binoculars ($2-3,000). Many seem quite knowledgeable about the birds, and happy to share their experiences.

Others, like myself, admit to being an occasional birdwatcher, often have no idea what they’re looking at, and with binoculars of all different kinds. At my level, the most common observation is the LBB, the little brown birds of uncertain lineage.

What motivates me?

How have I slipped into birding?

There are many versions of wearable fitness monitors, worn on the wrist, that monitor activity levels, log steps, heart rate, and more. Every time I settle down for a period of inactivity, the notification buzzer sounds and the word MOVE! appears on the tiny screen. Obediently, I rise and go for a walk, most often in the neighborhood, sometimes Kiwanis Park, other times Holly Shelter, and take a camera along, one with a telephoto lens.

This time of year, it’s easier to see more birds because the leaves are off the trees. There are plenty of bluebirds, robins, sparrows, flickers, mockingbirds, cardinals, chickaContinued on page 4A

Letters to the Editor

7HERE DO WE GO FROM HERE A few days ago, our country lost President Bush.

The press and those who attended his memorial spoke of his character and his civility. A case can be made that his was a pivotal presidency and his passing reminds us of a “kinder and gentler time”. His four years in office was a bridge from Reagan to Obama with the detours of Clinton

and his son, George W Bush. It was also a generational shift from the traditionalists to the post-modernist. The emerging generational view which is coined as anti-colonial is unquestionably anti-American.

This is a shift from men and women who gave everything for their country to a generation that feels entitled and believes their country is, at its core, evil. The political

arena has moved from an arena of discourse and disagreement to a politic of personal destruction.

This shift is illustrated in the speeches of three past presidents Reagan, Bush and Obama.

The battle between the two political parties is not new. In fact, a look back at Reagan’s speech A Time for Choosing in 1964, in support of Barry Continued on page 11A

Hawks rely on eyesight to find food and detect threats. With patience, residents hawks can accept your presence.

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, January 17, 2019, Page 4A

Mt. Holly Baptist Church hosts Newkirk retirement celebration

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Pender County native Pauline Newkirk and her family have a lot to celebrate. Weekend before last, her family and friends got together to surprise her with a gathering to honor her retirement from Creations Beauty Salon in Burgaw, as well as her 75th birthday.

Newkirk has served the Burgaw and surrounding area for more than 36 years as a cosmetologist. About 75 people joined the celebration at Mt. Holly Baptist Fellowship Hall Jan. 5.

“We had a really good turnout,” said Newkirk’s son, Dean Newkirk. “We

Messer

Continued from page 3A dees, and more, but my favorites are the hawks.

They are bigger and easier to see.

Red-shouldered hawks are beautiful birds with prominent markings, and a distinguishing red patch on the shoulder. They are monogamous, and reported to mate for life, and are often seen working together and nearby.

Often, going or coming in the car, I’ll find one of them in the Bradford pears, crape myrtles and cypress trees along the edges of a bif field in the neighborhood. I’ve found if I approach slowly and stay in the car, I can take pictures through an open window, and sometimes the open sunroof.

The preferred method of hunting is to perch on

Weaver

Continued from page 3A extent, in an accidental cul de sac. The road beside the old railbed does reappear here and there in the deep, overgrown pines, but I rarely venture across the invisible boundary, especially when accompanied by creatures who might decide to go hunting, visiting or look tasty to opportunistic omnivores. I usually make the circle, then amble back past the house, wandering halfway up the lane, checking both sides of the road for signs of cat- and poultry-hunting coyotes, coyote-hunting donkeys, and anarchistic beavers and nutria rats. If my rebellious joints cooperate, or if I am feeling overly ambitious, I’ll sort-of jump one of the ditches and plunder through either the narrow swamp to the north, or the pasturein-progress to the south.

The journey makes for just enough exercise to get the blood pumping, and makes up for some of the time in a gray box staring at a grayer box.

On this particular journey, that blasted knee overrode the morning’s ration of naproxen and any thoughts of going off-road. Indeed, I had to stop for a breather and lean against my “country” walking stick. My entourage stopped as well.

While the dogs waited patiently to see what I’d do next, Mabel ferretted out a sole surviving stalk of green grass. Hudson became bored, and headed back to the house with a flounce.

My resting spot was where two trails joined in a Y, then crossed the lane and re-entered the woods.

We see deer bounce across there in the evenings, and I’ve found fresh bear scat, coyote and bobcat tracks, and the pawprints of a businesslike possum there many a time. Walter and Toni locked their noses to the ground and began catching up on the day’s news as I stood there for a moment, wishing I had time or flexibility to wander either of the halfflooded, half-mud trails.

I have explored them

Pauline Newkirk had a great time and had a lot of laughter. We shared a lot of tears, good refreshments and a good time re-

flecting on mom and the different things that happened over the years - things that she’s done, and ways that

a low branch and scan an area, and when finding something to eat, often grasshoppers or frogs, all that’s necessary is to launch off the branch and with wings open, glide to the target prey. Many times, I’ll see a hawk in a tree across the field and while walking closer, I’ll spook grasshoppers into flight and the hawk will swoop right down, often coming to ground only a few feet away from me.

When approaching a hawk I have made some observations: they seem to tolerate my presence if I look like my movements are random. Direct approach doesn’t work as well as a meandering approach, and looking away seems to work better than direct eye contact. I keep my distance and make my approach so it seems my path is oblique, and after I take a few pictures, I move

on. It may be silly, but if I seem disinterested, I can be more or less ignored.

Also, I find that if I make an accidental discovery of a bird while I’m out walking, if I stop, the bird will become alarmed. If I just keep on walking, and go a little further, I can often circle around and slowly come back without alarming the bird.

Many birds are very tolerant of humans, especially grackles and gulls, and will come right over to see if you have anything to eat, being quite brazen to help themselves to your lunch snacks (like BBQ flavor potato chips) or fish bait. Bird feeders will attract many different kinds of birds during the different seasons, and hummingbird feeders on the porch have attracted these small birds close enough to me as to suggest they like people watching.

before, of course, but there’s always something new just beyond the treeline, a few yards from where I stop to retrace my steps, due to pressing filial duties or a malfunctioning limb. This particular day I spotted a well-used but refreshed bird nest I hadn’t seen before. I thought I could smell castor, but with hundreds of beavers in every direction, that’s as unusual as finding someone with a hand out for a political favor in Washington City (but far more pleasant).

I wondered for a philosophical moment how many folks never have the courage to go beyond the treeline, and just never manage to find what might be right around the corner.

I read once of one of the great African explorers who gave up on his quest just a mile from his goal, because he was too tired and sick and disheartened to go through one more jungle. Of course he paved the way for others who did make his “great discovery,” but there’s little satisfaction in second place.

There are more practical examples, of course; giving up on finding the right street just a block or so from your destination.

Throwing your hands up when just a little more effort would do the trick.

Walking away from someone who really, truly just needed one last chance.

There are often rewards just beyond the treeline; the remains of a forgotten cabin, an octogenarian trashpile replete with bottles and rusted treasures; a tree and vine that have come to an agreement and slowly created a singular piece of twisted artwork deserving of a place beside any Venus de Milo or David.

There are intangible rewards to pushing beyond the treeline, too.

Lifelong friendships and relationships restored; questions answered, curiosities satisfied, causes discovered and lessons learned. All can await those willing to hold on or try just a little bit longer. It might take more patience or heartache or dedication but they are

often there, just a little ways down the trail and back over yonder way a bit.

With the scream in my aching knee dulled to a low, persistent grumble, I whistled up the dogs and the donkey, kept an eye out for the cat, and began my lurching, lumbering lope back to the house.

Sadly I had things to do that were more important than flights of fancy in the forest. Besides, I was hungry, the clouds were starting to build in, and I didn’t have any rain gear.

For the moment the real world again demanded more than its fair share of attention.

I promised myself that I would further wander those trails sometime soon, although I’d likely leave the entourage at home. I also reminded myself that we can all do a better job of going beyond the treeline, where we can never tell what might be waiting for those who ain’t afraid to take one more step out of the main -- even if that step does require a stout walking stick and better boots.

she has encouraged and loved people. It was just a really special time.”

After growing up in Maple Hill, Newkirk and her husband, Joe, settled in Watha where they raised their family. While her husband was employed by Farm Bureau Insurance, Newkirk worked at Carlisle Egg Company. She later attended Mr. David’s School of Hair Design along with her niece, Cindy. The two women graduated in June of 1982, and Newkirk started her career at a little salon in Wallace.

In March of ‘83, Newkirk started working for Peggy Dale part-time at the salon in Burgaw that was known as Town and Coun-

try. She soon began working full-time. The shop has changed ownership several times over the years, and eventually became the current Creations Beauty Salon. Throughout the years, Newkirk has become a familiar face, a listening ear and a friend to many who walked through the door.

For the first time in years, Newkirk was recently able to reunite with Peggy Dale, Lisa Wells and Lisa’s mom Carolyn Blake, whom she originally worked with at Town and Country. They had also formed a ladies’ quartet called Hallelujah Singers, and they would go to different churches in the community and sing.

“When I was coming

along they would practice on Monday nights. I would go with them and listen to them pick out the parts and the harmonies. Some kids at age 9 or 10 would probably be in the other room or at home playing games.

I started playing piano at age seven and learned a lot of those songs. I developed a love of music, and Mom was a big part of the reason that I have such an interest in music to this day,” said Newkirk.

A lot of people have sat down in Newkirk’s chair expecting her to make them beautiful. That’s exactly what she did, but to her it Continued on page 11A

APPLY FOR FREE PRESCHOOL for 2019-2020 School Year for 3 and 4 year olds (must be of-age by August 31, 2019 cut-off) Starting February 1st, applications will be available at our main preschool office, 210 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, and ALL elementary schools in Pender County. Applications will also be available at Smart Start of Pender County, 600 North Timberly Lane, Burgaw, and at participating NC Pre-K child care centers listed below.

The application can also be viewed/printed at the Pender County Schools website; www.pendercountyschools.net, look under “school sites”, under “preschool program”.

Pender County Schools is the Grantee for Head Start and the Contractor for NC Pre-K. There are Head Start/NC Pre-K classrooms in four of the elementary public schools and 2 classrooms housed at CFCC in Burgaw; these are for 3 and 4 year-olds. NC Pre-K is for 4 year-olds only and is contracted with Excel Learning Center in Burgaw, Little Town Learning Center in Burgaw, and Creative Minds in Hampstead.

Contact the Preschool Administration Office if you have any questions: 910-259-7603

100 Main Street, Suite One, Holly Ridge, NC 28445

ALL LINES OF INSURANCE Since 1963 Visit Us at Our New Building, right behind Coastal Bank & Trust,

Meet Our Staff and Enjoy a Fascinating Tour!

If You’re Not Sure What To Do, PUT THE “CREW” TO WORK FOR YOU! 100 Main St., Holly Ridge, NC

Hope’s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick

Contributing Writer 4HERE S SOMETHING ABOUT A RIB STICKING WARM MEAL IN THE COLD DOLDRUMS OF THE WINTER MONTHS THAT MAKES US ENJOY THOSE FOODS MORE (ERE ARE SOME RECIPES THAT MIGHT JUST MAKE THOSE BLUSTERY COLD DAYS PASS MORE PLEASANTLY Fresh made potstickers 0OUND GROUND PORK #UP SHREDDED GREEN CAB BAGE /UNCES SHIITAKE MUSH ROOMS CHOPPED #LOVES GARLIC MINCED THEN SMASHED 'REEN 3CALLIONS FINELY CHOPPED 4ABLESPOON HOISIN SAUCE 4EASPOON FRESHLY GROUND GINGER 4EASPOONS SESAME OIL 7ON TON WRAPPERS 4ABLESPOONS SOY SAUCE 6EGETABLE OIL )N A LARGE BOWL STIR TO GETHER PORK CABBAGE MUSH ROOMS GARLIC 3CALLIONS

HOISIN GINGER AND SESAME OIL 4O ASSEMBLE POTSTICK ERS 0LACE WON TON WRAPPERS ON A WORK SURFACE 3POON ONE TABLESPOON OF PORK MIX TURE INTO CENTER OF EACH WRAPPER 5SING YOUR lNGERS RUB THE EDGES OF THE WRAP PERS WITH WATER &OLD THE WON TON OVER THE lLLING TO CREATE A HALF MOON SHAPE

PINCHING THE EDGES TO SEAL (EAT VEGETABLE OIL IN A LARGE SKILLET OVER MEDIUM HEAT !DD POTSTICKERS IN A SINGLE LAYER AND COOK UNTIL GOLDEN AND SLIGHTLY CRISP ABOUT MINUTES PER SIDE 3ERVE IMMEDIATELY WITH SOY SAUCE OR $UCK SAUCE IF DESIRED Brunswick stew 4HIS STEW WILL STICK TO YOUR RIBS AND CHASE AWAY THOSE WINTER CHILLS 9OU CAN USE BEEF PORK OR CHICKEN IN

THIS RECIPE POUNDS CHUCK STEAK TWO INCHES THICK CUT INTO INCH CUBES OR PORK SHOUL DER -EAT MAY BE SHREDDED IF YOU DESIRE L A R G E SWE E T O N I O N S

CHOPPED CLOVE GARLIC CHOPPED TABLESPOONS mOUR 3ALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE OUNCE CANS WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES UNDRAINED AND COARSELY CHOPPED INTO ONE INCH PIECES OUNCE CAN TOMATO SAUCE OR TOMATO PASTE TABLESPOONS BROWN SUGAR TABLESPOONS APPLE VIN EGAR CUP 3WEET "ABY 2AY BAR BEQUE SAUCE !DD MORE IF YOU DESIRE CUP WATER TABLESPOONS mOUR MEDIUM RED POTATOES OR GOLDEN 9UKON CUBED MEDIUM PARSNIP PEELED AND CUT INTO ONE INCH CUBES CAN "OSTON STYLE BAKED BEANS OR SMALL CAN OF SMALL WHITE CANNELLONI BEANS OUNCE PACKAGE FROZEN KERNEL CORN THAWED OUNCE PACKAGE FROZEN SMALL LIMA BEANS THAWED OUNCE PACKAGE FROZEN CUT STRING BEANS THAWED TABLESPOON BALSAMIC VIN EGAR TEASPOONS HOT SAUCE

OPTIONAL )N A PLASTIC STORAGE FOOD BAG PLACE mOUR SALT AND PEP PER MIX THOROUGHLY !DD CHUNKS OF MEAT IN SMALL PORTIONS AND SHAKE INTO THE mOUR TO COAT 0LACE mOURED CUBES IN A LARGE SKILLET WITH THREE TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL

OVER MEDIUM HEAT AND SAU TÏ ON ALL SIDES UNTIL BROWN

CONTINUE WITH REMAINING CUBES )N A LARGE SAUCEPAN PLACE THE BROWNED CUBES )N SKILLET SAUTÏ CHOPPED ONION UNTIL SLIGHTLY TENDER

ADD CHOPPED GARLIC AND SAU TÏ FOR MINUTES 0OUR INTO MEAT CUBES ADD CHOPPED TOMATOES TOMATO SAUCE

BROWN SUGAR VINEGAR AND BARBEQUE SAUCE )N A GLASS MEASURING CUP COMBINE FLOUR AND WATER AND STIR UNTIL SMOOTH WITH A WHISK 3TIR INTO MEAT MIX TURE !DD POTATOES PARSNIP

AND BAKED BEANS OR CAN NELLONI BEANS 'ENTLY STIR TOGETHER ADDED NG BALSAMIC

VINEGAR #OVER AND SIMMER ON MEDIUM HEAT STIRRING GENTLY OCCASIONALLY FOR TO MINUTES !DD DEFROSTED CORN CUT STRING BEANS AND LIMA BEANS AND COOK FOR ANOTHER MINUTES Chicken and dumplings #HICKEN 3TEW OUNCE PACKAGE OF FRO ZEN PEAS AND CARROT LARGE ONION CHOPPED CLOVES GARLIC CHOPPED CUP FRESH MUSHROOMS

SLICED CUP BUTTER CUP ALL PURPOSE mOUR CUP MILK 0INCH OF SALT AND PEPPER TEASPOON GROUND THYME CUPS CHICKEN BROTH RE SERVED FROM COOKED CHICK EN POUND CHICKEN COOKED WITH CELERY ONION AND CAR ROT THEN CUT UP INTO INCH PIECES TABLESPOON CHOPPED PARS LEY )N A LARGE POT PLACE WHOLE CHICKEN WITH A LARGE CARROT CUT IN QUARTERS A STALK OF CELERY CUT UP INTO TWO INCH PIECES 3IMMER FOR AN HOUR ON MEDIUM HEAT UNTIL CHICK EN IS DONE AND BEGINS TO FALL OFF THE BONE 2ESERVE THE LIQUID REMOVE THE CHICKEN

DEBONE AND CUT INTO INCH PIECES AND SET ASIDE 3AUTÏ CHOPPED ONION AND GARLIC FOR MINUTES IN A SKILLET THEN ADD AND SAUTÏ SLICED MUSHROOMS IN A SKILLET IN BUTTER FOR MINUTES OVER MEDIUM HEAT 3TIR IN FLOUR SALT PEPPER AND THYME -IX THOROUGHLY !DD CHICKEN BROTH AND MILK ALL AT ONCE #OOK AND STIR UNTIL THICK AND BUBBLY 3TIR IN CHICKEN PARSLEY AND CAR ROTS AND PEAS AND COOK UNTIL BUBBLY 0OUR MIXTURE INTO A QUART CASSEROLE BAKING DISH 3ET ASIDE Dumplings CUP PACKAGED BISCUIT MIX

LIKE "ISQUICK TABLESPOONS MELTED BUT TER CUP MILK TEASPOON DRIED PARSLEY mAKES TEASPOON DILL WEED SEED CUP CANNED &RENCH FRIED ONION RINGS BROKEN INTO PIECES TEASPOON SUGAR PINCH OF SALT )N A SMALL BOWL MIX TOGETHER ALL INGREDIENTS $ROP DUMPLING MIXTURE BY TABLESPOONFULS ON TOP OF

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, January 17, 2019, Page 5A

THE BUBBLING STEW MAKING DUMPLINGS #OVER AND SIMMER OVER LOW HEAT FOR TO MINUTES $O NOT CLOSE COVER TIGHTLY 7HEN A TOOTHPICK INSERTED IN THE CENTER OF A DUMPLING COMES OUT CLEAN IT S DONE )F DESIRED "AKE IN A DEGREE OVEN FOR MIN UTES UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN 3ERVES Pineapple upside-down cake 4HIS HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SPECIAL TREAT OF MINE SINCE ) WAS A SMALL CHILD AND LOOKS OH SO PRETTY AND IT S SO DELI CIOUS Topping TABLESPOONS BUTTER CUP BROWN SUGAR TABLESPOON WATER OUNCE CAN OF PINEAPPLE SLICES DRAINED WHOLE MARASCHINO CHER RIES )N A NINE INCH ROUND BAKING CAKE PAN MELT BUT TER REMOVE FROM HEAT 3TIR IN BROWN SUGAR AND WA TER !RRANGE PINEAPPLE AND CHERRIES IN PAN INSERTING CHERRIES IN CENTER OF PINE APPLE SLICES )F THE PINE APPLE SLICES DO NOT lT EASILY CUT SOME IN HALF TO lT 3ET PAN ASIDE Cake CUPS UNBLEACHED ALL PURPOSE mOUR CUP GRANULATED SUGAR TEASPOONS BAKING POWDER TEASPOON GROUND CIN NAMON CUP MILK CUP BUTTER SOFTENED EGG TEASPOON VANILLA )N A MEDIUM SIZED BOWL WHISK TOGETHER mOUR GRANU LATED SUGAR AND BAKING POWDER !DD MILK CUP SOFTENED BUTTER EGG AND VANILLA "EAT WITH AN ELEC TRIC MIXER ON LOW SPEED UNTIL COMBINED "EAT ON MEDIUM SPEED FOR MIN UTES 3POON BATTER GENTLY OVER PINEAPPLE SLICES "AKE IN A DEGREE OVEN FOR TO MINUTES OR UNTIL A WOODEN TOOTHPICK COMES OUT CLEAN #OOL ON A WIRE RACK FOR AT LEAST MINUTES ,OOSEN SIDES INVERT ONTO A PLATE AND REMOVE PAN 3ERVE WARM (ELPFUL (INT $O NOT POP THE CAKE OUT OF THE PAN UNTIL AT LEAST MINUTES AFTER IT HAS COOLED 4HIS WAY THE PINEAPPLE AND CHERRIES WILL STAY IN PLACE

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program 0ENDER #OUNTY HOUSE HOLDS CONTAINING A PERSON AGED OR MORE OR SOMEONE RECEIVING DISABILITY BENElTS AND SERVICES THROUGH THE .ORTH #AROLINA $IVISION OF !GING AND !DULT 3ERVICES CAN APPLY FOR HELP COVERING THE COST OF HEATING THEIR

HOMES THROUGH -AR 4HE ,%!0 0ROGRAM PRO VIDES ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WITH A ONE TIME PAYMENT TO THEIR HEATING VENDOR TO OFFSET THE HIGH COST OF HEAT ING DURING THE COLD WEATHER MONTHS 4O BE ELIGIBLE A PERSON

MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE 5 3 CITIZEN OR NON CITIZEN WHO MEETS ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

HAVE INCOME EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LIMIT SUCH AS A HOUSEHOLD OF ONE AN IN COME OF OR LESS &OR A FAMILY OF FOUR AN INCOME

Surf City Expo seeks vendors

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer 3URF #ITY 0ARKS AND 2EC REATION $EPARTMENT IS CUR RENTLY SEEKING LOCAL VENDORS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 3URF #ITY "USINESS %XPO 4HE %XPO IS OFFERED EACH YEAR AS A WAY TO GIVE EXPO SURE TO MANY HOME BASED AND NEW LOCAL BUSINESSES 4HE %XPO WILL TAKE PLACE -AR FROM A M UNTIL P M AT 3URF #ITY #OMMU NITY #ENTER 4HE EVENT WILL BE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUB LIC AND WILL OFFER A FUN lLLED DAY OF SHOPPING WITH MORE THAN LOCAL STOREFRONT AND HOME BASED BUSINESSES ,ORI (OWARD !DMINIS TRATIVE 3PECIALIST AT SURF #ITY 0ARKS AND RECREATION

SAID THAT THE DEPARTMENT JUST BEGAN ACCEPTING APPLI CATIONS *ANUARY h7E ARE JUST NOW GOING THROUGH THE VENDOR LIST OF THE lRST PEOPLE THAT HAVE SIGNED UP v SAID (OWARD h7E ARE DOING IT A LITTLE DIFFERENT NOW FROM THE FOR MER 7OMEN S %XPO 7E RE EXPANDING IT TO BE MORE INCLUSIVE FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN AND WE ARE TRYING TO ATTRACT SOME OUTSIDE VEN DORS ,AST YEAR WE OPENED IT UP AND WE HAD GENTLE MEN WHO BROUGHT SOME BOATS WHO DO CHARTERING

AND THINGS LIKE THAT 7E ARE TRYING TO MAKE IT MORE ALL INCLUSIVE THIS YEAR v (OWARD SAID THAT THE EVENT WILL INCLUDE FOOD TRUCKS THIS YEAR SO EVERY ONE WHO PLANS TO ATTEND CAN INCLUDE THAT IN THEIR LUNCH PLANS 4HERE WILL ALSO BE SOME OUTSIDE VENDORS IF WEATHER PERMITS h7E ARE REALLY TRYING TO EXPAND THE EVENT AND MAKE IT A LITTLE BIGGER AND BETTER THIS YEAR v SAID (OWARD ,AST YEAR S 3URF #ITY "USINESS %XPO FEATURED LOCAL VENDORS RANGING FROM FOOD MAKEUP FASHIONS

HEALTH CARE AND GIFTS FOR YOUR HOME 6ENDORS HANDED OUT DOOR PRIZES SAMPLES AND COUPONS TO ADD TO THE FUN 3URF #ITY 0OLICE $EPARTMENT AND ITS #OFFEE WITH A #OP PROGRAM PARTICIPATED ALONG WITH THE 3URF #ITY &IRE $EPARTMENT 4HE %XPO IS EXPECTED TO BE SIMILAR EXCEPT FOR SOME NEW VENDORS )N ADDITION TO THE UPCOM ING %XPO 3URF #ITY #OM MUNITY #ENTER OFFERS A VARI ETY OF PROGRAMS &OR THOSE LOOKING FOR A FRESH START TO THE NEW YEAR THE CENTER HAS RECENTLY ACQUIRED NEW lTNESS EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE USED FOR AS LITTLE AS PER MONTH &ITNESS CLASSES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE INCLUDING

"ARRE &IT SPIN YOGA AND 3E NIOR &IT /THER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PICKLE BALL FLAG FOOTBALL SOCCER

BASKETBALL AND MORE 4HE COMMUNITY CENTER ALSO OFFERS 4OT 4IME FOR CHIL DREN AGES lVE AND YOUNGER

ALONG WITH THEIR CAREGIVERS 4HE NEW WINTER SCHED ULE PROVIDES UNSTRUCTURED

DROP IN PLAYTIME AT THE GYM EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM A M UNTIL NOON 4HE FREE PROGRAM GIVES CHILDREN AND THEIR PAR ENTS A TIME TO SOCIALIZE AND PARTICIPATE IN SOME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 4HE CEN TER PROVIDES BALLS TODDLER TOYS TUMBLING MATS AND MORE #HILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER IS LOCATED AT #OMMUNITY #ENTER $RIVE IN 3URF #ITY &OR MORE IN FORMATION CALL EXT )NTERESTED VENDORS CAN APPLY AT SURFCI TYRECDESK COM

Read All About It in the Post & Voice!

910.259.9111

OF OR LESS HAVE RE SOURCES SUCH AS SAVING AND CHECKING ACCOUNTS CASH ON HAND AT OR BELOW

AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR HEATING COST #ONTACT 0ENDER #OUNTY $33 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ,%!0 PROGRAM

Thursday, January 17 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD MEETS EVERY 4HURSDAY AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE INFORMATION s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE DONATIONS ARE WELCOME EVERY 4HURSDAY AND &RIDAY FROM P M AND ON 3ATURDAYS FROM A M UNTIL P M 'ROUP TOURS ARE AVAILABLE AT OTHER TIMES BY CONTACTING THE -U SEUM AT BY EMAIL AT PENDERHIST HOTMAIL COM s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM A M AT /LDE 0OINT #OUNTRY #LUB s3URF #ITY 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 4HURSDAY P M AT THE 4OPSAIL -OOSE ,ODGE s(AMPSTEAD ,IONS #LUB MEETS ON THE lRST AND THIRD 4HURSDAY OF EACH MONTH /N THE lRST 4HURSDAY THE MEETING IS AT THE 4OPSAIL 0RESBYTERIAN #HURCH ON (IGHWAY IN (AMPSTEAD AT NOON 4HE THIRD 4HURSDAY OF EACH MONTH THE MEETING IS AT .INETEEN RESTAURANT LOCATED AT /LD 0OINTE #OUNTRY #LUB AT NOON 4HIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ANYONE INTEREST IN BECOMING A LION AND AN OCCASION TO MEET NEW PEOPLE Friday, January 18 s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAKFAST AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL IN (AMPSTEAD AT A M EACH &RIDAY s4HE 3ONS OF #ONFEDERATE 6ETERANS #OMMANDER *OE (ENSON 0ENDER #OUNTY 'RAYS #AMP MEETS THE THIRD &RIDAY OF EACH MONTH AT THE 0ENDER #OUNTY ,I BRARY 3 #OWAN 3TREET IN "URGAW AT P M Monday January 21 s4HE "URGAW ,IONS #LUB MEETS AT P M THE THIRD -ONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT "URGAW 0RESBYTERIAN #HURCH &ELLOWSHIP (ALL -EMBERS DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE IN "URGAW TO BE A MEMBER OF THIS SERVICE ORGANIZATION &OR MORE INFORMATION CALL !LAN +ING AT Tuesday, January 22 s!L !NON MEETS EVERY 4UESDAY AT P M AT THE !LL 3AINTS #ATHOLIC #HURCH 53 (WY . IN (AMPSTEAD !L ANON IS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES OF ALCOHOLICS s4HE +NIGHTS OF #OLUMBUS #OUNCIL MEETS THE SECOND AND FOURTH 4UESDAY EACH MONTH AT P M AT !LL 3AINTS #ATHOLIC #HURCH (WY IN (AMPSTEAD Wednesday January 23 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #OMMUNITY #ENTER $R #ALL FOR MORE INFORMATION s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY AT P M AT THE /LDE 0OINT #OUNTRY #LUB #OUNTRY #LUB $RIVE IN (AMPSTEAD Thursday January 24 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE INFORMATION s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM A M AT /LDE 0OINT #OUNTRY #LUB s!L !NON MEETS 4HURSDAYS AT P M AT "ARLOW 6ISTA "APTIST #HURCH ANNEX 5 3 (WY (AMPSTEAD !L !NON IS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF ALCOHOLICS Friday, January 25 s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR BREAKFAST AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL IN (AMPSTEAD AT A M EACH &RIDAY

Send community news to posteditor@ post-voice.com

AMERICAN LEGION POST 167 PO Box 337 16660 Highway 17 N. Hampstead, NC. 28443

Public Welcome LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO HOLD A MEETING? Look no further!!! We have What you’re looking for at a VERY Low Rate All in climate-controlled rooms.

Our Facility Features: A Smoke Free Environment (smoking area is available outside.)

Padded straight-back or folding chairs are provided for all Large Parking area Podium & TV with CD available for training purposes WI-FI available if requested in advance.

Rental Rates

Depots of $100.00 to Hold the Date Non - Refundable

Main Room: $60.00 hr. $75,00 w/kitchen use (Maximum Occupancy 38) Center (closed door) Lounge Meeting Area $35.00 hr $50.00 w/kitchen use (Maximum Occupancy 16)

Center (open area) Meeting/Dining Room $65.00hr includes kitchen use.(Maximum Occupancy 29)

Long-term lease - Multiple Nights $250 a month Banquet Hall rate $100.00 per Hr ( maximum Occupancy 165 )

Call Brad at 910-270-3767 or email bradf@ncalpost167.org setup dates and times available

Education

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, January 17, 2019, Page 6A

Leaders in the making at CFES Cape Fear Elementary School (CFES) is in the business of developing leaders young and old. The school is always looking for ways have its teachers and students take on leadership roles during the school year.

As the school year ended last year, students in grades K-5 were able to take two surveys that had them providing feedback on their perceptions of school along with their experiences at school. In addition, they were able to offer their perspectives on how they might want to be celebrated and recognized for their academic successes along with their behavior progress.

The surveys revealed that many of the students had meaningful ideas and suggestions, but were left without a way to consistently share their thoughts or express ideas regularly.

As a result of the findings, the principal, David Kirkland, joined the school’s fourth grade teachers to create a list of students who may benefit from being a part of a student group who could be representatives for their peers when decisions were to be made during the following school year.

Eventually, ten students were selected to be members of the newly created Student Advisory Leadership Team (SALT). This student led group would ultimately become the voice of the 500 peers they share the school with. As

these students took on this membership, they had the opportunity to not only represent their peers, but work with the principal to learn and develop leadership skills that will serve them well beyond elementary school.

The SALT students attended a summer leadership retreat with Mr. Kirkland where they discussed their strengths, fears, weaknesses along with the goals they would like to achieve during the year. They also were introduced to the principles of student leadership as outlined in the Leader in Me program that includes service, potential, change, motivation and education, which supports growth of the whole child.

Additionally, there was discussion of how our government works at the local, state and national levels, resulting in their taking on of relative government leader titles of president, vice president, speaker of the house, congressman, senator, secretary of state, governor, mayor, commissioner and superintendent.

The members of the 20182019 SALT team are Ellen Escalante, Aleeha Flake, Clarissa Gore, Lauren Hall, Trace Jordan, Perry Kim, Jaden Reece-Murray, Diego Gomez-Reyes, Luke Woodcock and Graham Yates.

Perry Kim, the elected president, joined in writing this article and shares; We each have our individual jobs to do, but

Pender & New Hanover Counties

some insight as to how they lead in their professional roles and what skills they believe it takes to be an effective leader. Their first letters went out to Michael Jordan, for mer Tarheel and Chicago Bulls basketball star, who also owns the Charlotte Hornets and the Nike Jordan Sports Brand.

The group hopes to be able to interview Mr. Jordan or even better have him visit CFES. They will also reach out to the governor, Roy Cooper for his thoughts and understanding of leadership. They will continue to write letters to various leaders from all levels, backgrounds and careers.

They hope to gather artifacts that will help them learn more about how to become leaders as they move forward in their academic journeys.

Some of the members have grown in confidence in a short time. Carrisa Gore stated that “Leading is awesome.” She has worked on her public speaking and is not as nervous or hesitant to speak in front of her peers or to other staff in the school.

Jayden Reece-Murray believes that he will gain a lot from the chance of being part of this group. He mentioned, “SALT makes me feel like I can be a better person and student.”

Due to the hurricane and being out of school for nearly six weeks, the SALT team has not been able to do all they had planned

Proud Sponsors of the

El uso de dispositivos móviles ayuda al aprendizaje del idioma extranjero especialmente en el hablar.

Bruce mobile Area devicesQuinn helps McGowen foreign &The use ofBurgaw Funeral Home Chamber of language learning especially in speaking.& Cheryle Christopher

Savannahland Farms Written byF. Maria D.Isabel Segovia Williams Rivenbark

District Court Judge

ing experience.” Governor Lauren Hall says “My favorite thing about SALT is learning how to become a leader,” said SALT team vice president, Ellen Escalante These sentiments were shared by fellow member, Aleeha Flake, who is looking to be more confident and successful as a student.

Graham Yates has proven to be responsible so far by taking on a range of responsibilities and being efficient with completing tasks early and on time. He was quoted as saying, “I like being a student leader and being able to make decisions at my school. I like being a role model for my peers and look forward to what we will do in the future,” said Yates.

Diego Gomez-Reyes says “I love being on SALT because it helps me develop as a student leader and grow as a person,” while Luke Woodcock shares “I love being a SALT member because I like to have a lot of responsibility. And, it helps me not be afraid to talk in front of a crowd.”

All of the students brought some level of apprehension to the team as they all have something they were unsure of as it relates to what it takes to be a leader, especially at their age.

The team chose to write letters to a few different government officials, personal heros, and some fellow North Carolinians who may be able to offer them

EDUCATION STATION

A:6GC HE6C>H= Rev. James H. Faison, III

our overall goal is that by the end of the year we are better leaders, If you were to ask any student at Cape Fear Elementary what their school year was like they will be able to easily tell you multiple things that they took part in that were fun, challenging and memorable. We are like the student body’s voice in the office. We get to come up with activities to reward students with good behavior, plan school-wide activities and represent the students outside of the school.

We were all chosen for individual traits such as our responsibleness, personality, ability and creativity. We plan to get all students opinions on what they want as rewards for good behavior, academic success and even the types of resources they would like to have available to learn and explore with.

By the end of the year, we hope to be able to include everyone’s ideas or suggestions that are reasonable into this year in some way.

Perry is eager to succeed in and out of school as she takes part in a variety of extracurricular activities like drama, dance and chorus.

Perry also recently won first place in the Pender County School’s Science Fair in December.

Other members of SALT team add to the mix of skills, interests and abilities that will hopefully allow the team to do great things for their peers and the school overall.

“This is a great opportunity and an amazing learn-

Commerce

Woodard

Bruce & Cheryle Wil iams

Carolyn H. Justice

BILINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH BOOK FOR ALL AGES $13.00 Includes Tax, Handling and First Class Shipping.

Send Order to Author: Maria Isabel Segovia 1808 Rooks Road • Atkinson, NC 28421 Telephone:

910-283-6242

Mary Debnam

Proud Sponsors of the

Representative Geraldine Savannahl and Farms Carolyn H. Justice F.DGore . Rivenbark In Memory of

to do by this point of the school year, but they are still looking forward to seeing what they can accomplish before their last year of elementary school ends. They look forward to helping make this school year a memorable one for their peers and themselves by planning and leading many events and activities along the way.

They were able to sponsor a spirit week in December and will facilitate some school-wide activities in each of the last five months of school. The group will also take a couple of field trips in the spring to UNC Wilmington and Raleigh to explore the state government up close. Later in the spring, SALT may be able to make a presentation to the Pender County Schools Board of Education at some point.

The 10 diverse students who make up the student advisory team have the ability to do great things academically and as a leaders. As discovered in August during their retreat, they all are able to learn something about themselves and recognize that it does not matter how old you are, everyone can be a leader in some way.

Principal Kirkland challenges them to be confident in all they do and to be risk-takers as they always have a chance to learn and the opportunity to make a difference. They truly are leaders in the making.

Van Reid & Patricia Casaw

EDUCATION PAGE

-NC House District 16-

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

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

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

Christopher & Mary Debnam

Religion

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, January 17, 2019, Page 7A

Don’t let the past define you Don’t Let the Past Define You And he said unto him, what is thy name? And he said, Jacob. And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. Genesis 32:27-28 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3: 13-14 So often we will hear about the many mistakes that Jacob committed. He was a liar, a cheater, a thief and yet God used him to establish the nation of Israel, through which came our Savior, Jesus Christ.

If God can use a man like

Jacob, just imagine what He is able to do with you.

Johnny Cash, who had been transformed by the power of Christ proclaimed, “You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past.

You don’t try to forget the mistakes, but you don’t dwell on it. You don’t let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.� What we learn from the life of Jacob is that he refused to allow his past to define him.

After a lifetime of deception and trickery, Jacob made his way back to the land of Cannan, despite deep fear about what his brother, Esau, might do to him. Years earlier, Jacob had tricked Esau out of his birthright and his blessing.

Just before meeting Esau, Jacob had a life-changing encounter with God. The Bible tells us that the angel of the Lord wrestled

Volunteers needed to transport cancer patients for treatment The Pender Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has developed a new partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to provide no cost transportation for Pender County cancer patients to treatment centers in New Hanover County.

The program is part of the ACS Road to Recovery Program and is for cancer patients who have no other means of transportation to and from their cancer treatment appointments.

Volunteer drivers will donate their time and vehicle to transport cancer patients to and from their

cancer treatment centers in New Hanover County.

Drivers of any age will be considered and training will be provided. Background and DMV checks are required.

Most rides will occur Monday-Friday.

Experience from other counties indicates that drivers might be called on once or twice a month to provide transportation based on their availability.

Interested potential volunteers are encouraged to contact Barbara Mullins at RSVP at 910-259-9119, ext. 329 or at bmullins@ penderpas.org.

HENDERSON RooďŹ ng Service Wallace, NC 28466

THE FISHING EXPERTS Located in The Fishing Village

Any Type RooďŹ ng Pressure Washing 910-285-5707 910-231-0682 910-231-7068

409 Roland Avenue Surf City, NC 910.328.1887 www.eastcoastsports.com

• ALL WORK GUARANTEED •

Owned and Operated by the Debnam Family since 1979 308 W. Fremont Street Burgaw, NC 910-259-2364

day, and Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon. Additionally, the 4C’s pantry will be open the last Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until noon. The 4C’s Food Pantry is located in the Jones Plaza, 152 0 0 U.S. Hwy. 17 N. in Hampstead.

that we do not see the ones which open for us.� Could we not be accepting the fullness of what God has for our families, our ministries and our entire lives, simply because we focus more on the doors of our past that have been closed instead of the open doors of the future?

This week I encourage

you accept the redeeming grace that comes only from Christ. Others will remember your sinful past, but Christ not only can forgive you of the past, He also chooses to remember your sins no longer.

Everyone has a past; however you no longer have to be defined to live in that past.

Herring’s Chapel UMC bread giveaway Herring’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 1697 H e r r i n g ’s C h a p e l R d .

Burgaw, has a free bread giveaway every Saturday

from 10 a.m until noon.

Most all types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger and hotdog buns are available.

Donations Needed Pender County Christian Services is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Donations of canned food, clothing, household items, etc. can be left at 210 West Fremont Street,

Burgaw, NC 28425

Change in Service Time:

Every Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

4th Sundays - Christian Education (Teaching)

Ndjg 6Y 8djaY 7Z =ZgZ# 8Vaa .&%#'*.#.&&&

Got Bugs?

Call us to get rid of what’s bugging you...

CANADY & SON EXTERMINATING INC.

Send church news to posteditor@ post-voice.com

“THE CANADY MAN CAN�

686-9541

Intrepid Hardware

Harrell’s

910.675.1157, Rocky Point

FUNERAL HOME

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

S. Dickerson St. Pender’s212 Original Funeral Service Burgaw, NC 28425

& Cremation Service

910.259.2136 Affordable Prices www.harrellsfh.com Dignified Funeral Services

Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1913

Traditional Funeral Services and Cremations Preneed Arrangement Program for Advanced Funeral Planning

NEW BEGINNING CHURCH

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

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

All are welcome! Pastor Bill Howell

Duplin Memorial Park OMMUNITY Wallace,RIENDLY NC 910-285-3395

C

The Christian Community Caring Center distributed food locally to those in need. The food pantry is generously supported by local churches, businesses and individuals.

The 4C’s Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednes-

4 C’s Food pantry open in Hampstead

Located inside SOUTHERN PRINTING 203 S. Dudley St. • Burgaw, NC 910.259.4807

612 S. Norwood Street Wallace, NC 910-285-4005

F

of Jacob sired the 12 tribes of Israel.

God gave Jacob what he also offers to each of us, a new life. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we can have our sins forgiven and can embark on a new life, filled with His joy and peace.

Jacob never did become perfect, and none of us will either until we step into Heaven. Yet, we will find true liberation when we begin a relationship with Jesus. As we give our lives increasingly to Christ, our lives will expand in amazing ways.

Alexander Graham Bell once stated, “When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door,

Burgaw Vape

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home

Riverview Crematory Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

910-259-2364 or 910-285-4005

with Jacob. As dawn approached, this mysterious man wanted to call it quits, but Jacob refused. The angel then touched Jacob’s hip and threw it out of joint, leaving Jacob with a lifetime limp. “I will not turn you free until you bless me,� Jacob said. Jacob finally got the blessing he desired, although it would come painfully.

At the very moment Jacob received this Heavenly blessing, he became a new person. God changed his name from Jacob that can be translated as deceiver to Israel that means he perseveres with God. God told Jacob he would become the father of a great nation; and in fact, the twelve sons

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

BAPTIST CHURCH

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

910-259-3046

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

ST. MARY’S CHURCH

Church Directory

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

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

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

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

Sunday School: Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Children’s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

RILEY’S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.

19845 NC Hwy. 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 910-675-2127 Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210 Pastor Mark Murphy Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m.

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

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

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

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m. Youth Group: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

BARLOW VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

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

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP (CF2) 10509 US Hwy. 117 S., Rocky Point Business Park Rocky Point, NC • 910-232-7759 www.CF2.us Worship Hours: Sunday Morning, 11 a.m.

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

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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

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

CHAPEL BY THE BAY IN LANIER’S CAMPGROUND 216 Michigan Avenue • Holly Ridge, N.C. 28445 910-328-6252 Pastor: Don Myers Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, January 17, 2019, Page 8A

Friendly Food Project keeps helping Pender people

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Four months after Hurricane Florence, Friendly Food Project (FFP) is still bringing relief to Pender County residents. The charity organization relies on donations to provide home-cooked hot meals for families and volunteers.

FFP Founder Natalie Johnston prepares and sets up meals in the Riverbend area three to five days each week, and then packages up portions to deliver to 10 to 15 families.

Johnston said that she continues to pick up new families that need help almost weekly.

“Needs are changing out there daily with disaster relief because we’re going through phases,” said Johnston. “Some people are just getting into FEMA trailers or still waiting to get into them. Once they get in, logistics shift a little bit for me whereas I can start bringing grocery drops to go along with the hot food.”

As residents move into the FEMA trailers, they gain access to a mini fridge

and microwave. This allows Johnston to deliver dairy items and refrigerated foods. She also takes dry goods and canned goods since they have a capacity to cook on their own. She also tries to get fresh produce to the residents, and to deliver the groceries once or twice a week when she takes the hot meals.

Johnston said that she doesn’t take a lot of raw meats, since many people are working with a small space and don’t have room to cook something like a whole chicken. She contin-

ues to focus her attention solely on flood victims in Pender County, but if other people call for help in other areas she tries to refer them to other organizations that can help them with those needs.

“It may sound simple that we’re excited to have a microwave but it truly is a good thing. They can actually have hot food on their own terms when they want to. We still need produce. I really love to get my hands on healthy things to make. There’s no shortage of canned goods, rice and

noodles. They are easy to come by. I love to make a salad,” said Johnston.

Donations that Johnston needs the most include large amounts of lettuce, spinach or other kinds of greens; as well as cucumbers, tomatoes, salad dressing and anything for a salad. She also loves having fresh fruits like oranges, apples and bananas to add into the grocery drops. She also said that people love getting packaged cookies like Oreos.

Continued on page 10A

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Pender County households containing a person aged 60 or more, or someone receiving disabi lity benefits and services through the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services can apply for help covering the cost of heating their homes.

“All households can apply through Mar. 29,” said Wesley Stewart, Department of Social Services director.

The LEA P Program provides eligible household s w it h a one -t i me payment to their heating vendor to offset the high cost of heating during the cold-weather months.

Depending on the household’s primary heating source, the payment will be $200, $300 or $400.

To be eligible, a person must: have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets eligibility crite-

ria, have income equal to or less than 130 percent of the federal poverty limit, such as a household of one, an income of $15,782 or less.

For a family of four, an income of $32,630 or less, have resources, such as saving and checking accounts, cash on hand, at or below $ 2,250, and be responsible for their heating cost Households that want

to apply for energy assistance must apply in person at a Pender County Department of Social Services office.

Obituaries

Marian A. James MAPLE HILL -- Marian A. James of Maple Hill, passed gently from her earthly life Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 at Ashe Gardens Memory Care in Burgaw.

She was born Sept. 14, 1935 in Maple Hill, daughter of the late Joshua Stuart and Lalage Shull James.

Also remembered is her brother, Richard S. James and brother-in-law, James Burroughs, Sr., both who preceded Marian in death.

Surviving family include her sister and brother-inlaw, Genevieve and Lloyd Bostian of Madison, WI; sister, Jeanne Stuart Burroughs of Raleigh; nieces, Marilyn Bostian Webster and husband Mark, Susan Bostian Young and husband Jim, and Melinda Burroughs Lovick; nephews, Brian Bostian, Steven Bostian, David Bostian and wife Gail, and James D. Burroughs, Jr. and wife Beth; and ten grand nieces and nephews.

Marian was an elder in Maple Hill Presbyterian Church and served as a Commissioned Lay Preacher of Coastal Carolina Presbytery in the Presbyterian Church USA from 1991 until 1997. She was a charter member of the Board of Trustees for the Maple Hill Medical Center.

Marian graduated from

Needham Broughton High School in Raleigh, and from Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn. She worked for American Airlines in Washington, DC and Hartford, Conn. After returning to Maple Hill, she was employed as assistant librarian at the Pender County Public Library from 1985 to 1995.

Graveside service will be conducted in the James Family Cemetery at a later date. Following the graveside, friends and family will be welcomed at Sycamore Springs (family home place) in Maple Hill for a time of fellowship.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Scholarship Fund of Maple Hill Presbyterian Church, C/O William Marshburn, 14171 NC Hwy 53 E, Maple Hill, NC 28454 or to Friends of the Pender County Library, PO Box 879, Burgaw, NC 28425.

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

SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Call 910.259.9111 January 10, 2019

This Week’s CROSSWORD

January 10th, Crossword Solution:

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, January 17, 2019, Page 9A

Pender County

Pender Pender County County

MEETING TIMES Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month Planning Board 2nd Thursday of the month _____________________________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

1.

1.

1.2.

2.

2.3.

The public will take notice that the Town Council of the Town of Surf City, North Carolina, has called a public hearing at 6:30 pm, or as soon thereafter as possible, on the 5th of February 2019, at Surf City Town Hall on: • Zoning Text Amendment: Sec. 5.18 Unbuildable Oceanfront Lots: .18 Unbuildable Oceanfront Lots 5.18.1 Compliance. Decks and crossovers shall be permitted provided that they meet all state, federal and the following local requirements: 5.18.2 Permit required. A deck or crossover shall not be permitted until a zoning permit and building permit have been approved.

5.18.3 Size. All decks and crossovers are limited to a single level.

Uncovered decks are limited to 500 square feet, with a maximum of 200 sq. foot being covered.

5.18.4 Parking. A 24 foot wide access driveway may be constructed for the owner's access to the deck or crosswalk.

5.18.5 Uses. Property may not be used for construction of pools, overnight stays, RV hook-ups, or any commercial uses.

5.18.6 Addressing. Addresses shall be posted on the street side and the Oceanside of any deck structure.

5.18.7 Lighting. All lighting shall be located on the interior rails of the decking or under a roof structure. No lighting shall shine directly onto the beachfront.

Unbuildable Oceanfront Lot: Any lot that does not allow for the construction of a single family home under the CAMA regulations.

CALL TO ORDER

Town of Burgaw

Burgaw Fire Department is seeking community members to become volunteer firefighters. We offer excellent training and benefits. Please come by the fire department for more information, 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw.

CALL TO ORDER

CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION

INVOCATION INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

3.4.

ADOPTION OF PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PLEDGE OFAGENDA ALLEGIANCE

4.5.

4.

PUBLIC INFORMATION ADOPTION OF AGENDA ADOPTION OF

5.

5.

The Media of Record for the People of Pender County.

Agenda

Agenda Agenda Government News Board of County Commissioners Meeting County Commissioners Meeting Board ofBoard Countyof Commissioners Meeting Tuesday, 22, 2019 @ 4:00 PM January 17, 2019 Tuesday,Tuesday, January 22,January 2019 @ 4:00 22,PM2019 @January 4:00 PM Pender County Public Assembly Room Pender County Assembly Room PenderPublic County Public Assembly Room 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw,805 NC S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC BURGAW FIRE DEPARTMENT NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Town of Surf City Government News January 17, 2019

VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD

AGENDA

5.1.

Pender County UDO Update Project

5.2.

Pender County Courthouse, Hurricane Florence Damage Assessment

PUBLIC INFORMATION PUBLIC INFORMATION

The Town of Burgaw is accepting applications for the Planning & Zoning Board. There is currently one vacancy which requires an applicant that resides within the town limits or a qualified non-resident business or 5.2.5.2.

PenderPender County Courthouse, Florence Damage Assessment property Assessment owner. Applications may be downloaded from our website at CountyHurricane Courthouse, Hurricane Florence Damage PUBLIC COMMENT www.townofburgaw.com. For more information please contact the Town 5.3.5.3.

Presentation of 2018 Community Health Assessment CONSENT AGENDA Presentation of 2018 Community Health Assessment Clerk at 910-663-3441 or via email at townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com.

5.1.5.1.

PenderPender County UDO Update Project County UDO Update Project 5.3. Presentation of 2018 Community Health Assessment 6.

7.

6.

6.

7.

7.

8.

8.

8.

9.

10.

11.

9.

9.

12.

13.

7.1.

Approval of Minutes: Special Meeting: December 28, 2018 and Regular Meeting: January 7, 2019.

PUBLIC COMMENT

PUBLIC COMMENT

REMINDERS FOR DEBRIS PICK UP

Consideration of execution and acceptance of Software License and Service Agreement with 7.2.

CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA Zuercher Technologies, LLC for upgrade to new Public Safety Solution (Zuercher Suite) in the • Place debris in the right-of-way away from fire hydrants, power poles of $510,166.

7.1. amount Approval of Minutes: Special Meeting: December 28, 2018 and Regular Meeting: January 2019. and 7, trees.

7.1.

Approval of Minutes: Special Meeting: December 28, 2018 and Regular Meeting: January 7, 2019.

7.2.

• Debris left on private property will not be pickedwith up. of Software and Service Agreement 8.1. 7.2.

Approval of Consideration an Amendment to the DRC Haul Out Contractto newand Zuercher Technologies, LLCof for execution upgrade Publicacceptance Safety Solution (Zuercher Suite) inLicense the • Vegetative debris, construction debris and inwhite Zuercher Technologies, LLC for upgrade to new Public Safety Solution (Zuercher Suite) the goods must be amount of $510,166.

8.2. Consideration of a contract with The Sign Company of Wilmington for the construction of a Multiseparated. amount of $510,166.

Tenant Sign for Pender Commerce Park. ! Vegetative debris: tree branches, leaves, logs, etc.

APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS ! Construction debris: lumber, carpet, drywall, furniture, mattresses, etc.

8.3. APPROVALS Consideration of the SaleAND of SurplusRESOLUTIONS of Property.

8.1. Approval of an Amendment to the DRC Haul Out Contract ! White goods: refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters, etc.

APPOINTMENTS 8.1.

Approval of an Amendment to the DRC Haul Out Contract 8.2. Consideration of a contract with The Sign Company of Wilmington for the construction of a Multi9.1. Approval of Appointment to the Pender County Library Board.

BURNING IS PROHIBITED of a contract with The Sign Company of WilmingtonOPEN for the construction of a Multi8.2.TenantConsideration Sign for Pender Commerce Park.

PENDER COUNTYTenant BOARD OF HEALTH Sign for Pender Commerce Park.

Reminder to Burgaw town residents – Open burning of trash and yard 8.3. Consideration of the Sale of Surplus of Property.

ITEMS FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, COUNTY MANAGER, ASSISTANT COUNTY debris is prohibited. Trash collection and yard debris pickup is available to 8.3.

Consideration of the Sale of Surplus of Property.

MANAGER, & COUNTY COMMISSIONERS all town residents. If you have any questions regarding open burning, APPOINTMENTS please contact the Burgaw Fire Department (910) 259-7494.

APPOINTMENTS CLOSED SESSION (IF APPLICABLE).

9.1. Approval of Appointment to the Pender County Library Board.

TOWN CALENDAR 7PM PUBLIC HEARINGS: SPECIAL USE PERMITS/ZONING MAP to AMENDMENTS/ RESOLUTIONS 9.1. COUNTY Approval the Pender County Library Board.

PENDER BOARDof OFAppointment HEALTH • Dowith not place debris or white goods in roadways.

APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS Consideration of execution and acceptance of Software License and Service Agreement

10.

13.1. Resolution Requesting Approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified January 21 – Town offices closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 10.

PENDER COUNTY BOARDCOUNTY OF HEALTH FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, MANAGER, ASSISTANT 11. ITEMS Development Ordinance to amend Section 5.2.3 'Table of Permitted Uses' and Section 5.3.5 COUNTY 'Sewage Treatment Facilities.' & FROM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BURGAW ITEMS THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, COUNTY MANAGER, ASSISTANTTOWN COUNTY 11. MANAGER, Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Resolution Requesting of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified MANAGER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 12. 13.2.

CLOSED SESSION (IF&Approval APPLICABLE).

Development Ordinance to amend Section 4.12 'Overlay Districts.'

Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com

Web: www.townofburgaw.com

12.

SESSION (IFUSE APPLICABLE).

13.

7PMCLOSED PUBLIC HEARINGS: SPECIAL PERMITS/ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS/ RESOLUTIONS 14. ADJOURNMENT 13. 13.1.

7PM PUBLIC HEARINGS: USE PERMITS/ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS/ RESOLUTIONS Resolution Requesting Approval of aSPECIAL Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance to amend Section 5.2.3 'Table of Permitted Uses' and Section 5.3.5 13.1. Resolution Requesting Approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified 'Sewage Treatment Facilities.'

Development Ordinance to amend Section 5.2.3 'Table of Permitted Uses' and Section 5.3.5 Requesting Approval of aFacilities.'

Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified 13.2. Resolution 'Sewage Treatment Development Ordinance to amend Section 4.12 'Overlay Districts.'

13.2. Resolution Requesting Approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified 14. ADJOURNMENT Development Ordinance to amend Section 4.12 'Overlay Districts.'

SUBSCRIBE OR ADVERTISE TODAY! CALL 910.259.9111.

14.

ADJOURNMENT

201-A West Fremont Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.9111 • posteditor@post-voice.com • www.post-voice.com

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

1/17/2019

WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions/Committees: Name of Board

ABC Board Advisory Board of Health Board of Adjustment Pender Housing Initiative Board Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

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

# of Vacancies 1 3 2 2 7 2 1

Positions/Categories District 1 (Unexpired Term) Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist*** District 3, District 4 Low Income Rep., Private Sector Rep. Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking District 3, District 5 District 2

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

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: January 22, 2019 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 Zoning Text Amendment Pender County, applicant, is requesting the approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. Specifically, the request is to amend Section 4.12 ‘Overlay Districts’ to establish Section 4.12.6: ‘Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Overlay District.’ A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning and Community Development Department Offices.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ALL PENDER COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS All taxable personal property and all changes made to real estate must be listed for taxation with its status on January 1 of the tax year. Taxable personal property includes mobile homes, manufactured homes, boats, motors, jet skis, aircraft, multi-year tagged trailers, and any unregistered or untagged automobiles, trucks, trailers, campers, motor homes, motorcycles, farm equipment, and business personal property. Pender County is on a permanent listing system for real property, owners of real property who do not own taxable personal property are not required to list unless improvements have been made to the real estate within the last year. Doublewides located on land owned by another person are required to be listed for taxes.

Tax listing will begin on Friday, January 1, 2019, and end on Friday, March 1, 2019 List takers will be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. in the Howard Holly Building at 300 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, NC. Please Note county offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 1st and Monday, January 21, 2019, for holidays.

Listing forms will only be mailed to those who listed taxable personal property in 2018. If you did not list in 2018 but now own taxable personal property, you may call the Pender County Tax Office at 910259-1221 and request a listing form. All listings returned by mail must be postmarked (Not Metered) no later than February 1, 2019.

All persons, owning property subject to taxation, must list during the month of January and any person who fails to do so shall be subject to the penalties prescribed by law.

N O TICE OF HO LI DAY OFFICE CLOSU RES Pender County Government Offices will be closed on the following dates in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday: Monday, January 21, 2019

Zoning Text Amendment Pender County, applicant, is requesting approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. Specifically, the request is to amend Section 5.2.3 'Table of Permitted Uses’ to allow for Sewage Lift Stations permitted with standards by right in the GB, General Business; IT, Industrial Transitional; and OI, Office and Institutional zoning districts and permitted with standards via a Special Use Permit or as part of a Master Development Plan in all other districts except EC, Environmental Conservation.

The request is also to amend Section 5.3.5 ‘Sewage Treatment Facilities’ to provide additional use standards for Sewage Lift Stations.

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

NOTICE INFORMATION CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION FOR ELDERLY AND/OR DISABLED, DISABLED VETERANS AND CIRCUIT BREAKER DEFERMENT General Statute 105-277.1 Property Tax Homestead Exclusion For Elderly Or Disabled Persons: North Carolina excludes from property taxes a portion of the appraised value of a permanent residence owned and occupied by North Carolina residents who are at least 65 years of age or are totally and permanently disabled, a deeded owner as of Jan 1 and whose income does not exceed $30,200. The amount of the appraised value of the residence that may be excluded from taxation is the greater of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or fifty percent (50%) of the appraised value of the residence.

Income means all money received from every source other than gifts or inheritances received from a spouse, lineal ancestor, or lineal descendant.

Unless there were changes that would affect your qualifying status or you are due to the Octennial audit, you do not need to apply annually. Failure to notify the Tax Assessor that the property no longer qualifies for the exclusion may cause the property to be subject to discovery with penalties and interest pursuant to G.S. 105-312.

If you did not receive the exclusion last year but are now eligible, you may obtain an application from the Pender County Tax Assessors office. It must be filed by June 1st.

General Statute 105-277.1C Disabled Veteran:

General Statute 105-277.1B Property Tax Homestead Circuit Breaker Deferment: North Carolina defers a portion of the property taxes on the appraised value of a permanent residence owned and occupied by a North Carolina resident who has owned and occupied the Property for at least five years is at least 65 years of age or is totally and permanently disabled, and whose income does not exceed $44,250. If the owner's income is $29,500 or less, then the portion of property taxes imposed on the residence that exceeds 4% of the owner's income may be deferred. If the owner's income is more than $30,200 but less than or equal to $44,250, then the portion of the property taxes on the residence that exceeds 5% of the owner's income may be deferred. The deferred taxes become a lien on the residence and the most recent three years of deferred taxes preceding a disqualifying event become due with interest upon one of the following Disqualifying events: 1) the owner transfers the residence; 2) the owner dies; or 3) the owner ceases to use the property as a permanent residence. Multiple owners of a permanent Residence must all qualify for the circuit breaker before a deferment of taxes will be allowed. You must apply for the opportunity to defer property taxes each and every year that you wish to defer taxes.

If you did not receive the exclusion last year, but are now eligible, you may obtain an application from the Pender County Tax Assessors office. It must be filed by June 1st.

A permanent residence owned and occupied by a disabled veteran is designated a special class of property by the North Carolina Constitution and is taxable in accordance with this section. The first forty -five thousand dollars ($45,000) of the appraised value of the residence is excluded from taxation.

A qualifying owner who receives exclusion under this section may not receive other property tax relief.

A disabled veteran is a veteran of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States whose character of service at separation was honorable or under honorable conditions and who satisfies one of the following requirements: a. As of January 1 preceding the taxable year for which the exclusion allowed by this section is claimed, the veteran had received benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 2101. b. The veteran has received a certification by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or another federal agency indicating that, as of January 1 preceding the taxable year for which the exclusion allowed by this section is claimed, he or she has a service-connected, permanent, and total disability. c. The veteran is deceased, and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or another federal agency has certified that, as of January 1 preceding the taxable year for which the exclusion allowed by this section is claimed, the veteran's death was the result of a service - connected condition If you did not receive the exclusion last year, but are now eligible, you may obtain an application from the Pender County Tax Assessors office. It must be filed by June 1st.

www.pendercountync.gov

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, January 17, 2019, Page 10A

Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Ruby Jean Thomas Huffstickler, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Ruby Jean Thomas Huffstickler, to present them to the undersigned on or before April 18, 2019 at 647 Summerhaven Lane SE, Bolivia, NC 28422 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 3rd day of January, 2019.

William J. Huffstickler 647 Summerhaven Lane SE Bolivia, NC 28422 #8457 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/2019 State of North Carolina County of PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO.: 18 E 567 In the Matter of the Estate of CAROL B. FREAS, JR. Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NANCY FREAS, having qualified as EXECUTOR of the Estate of CAROL B. FREAS, JR deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit same to the said Nancy Freas at the address below on or before March 27th, 2019), or this Notice may be pleaded in bar of any payment or recovery of same. All persons indebted to said decedent will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below.

This is the 27th day of December, 2018.

NANCY FREAS, EXECUTOR Estate of CAROL B. FREAS c/o KINCAID & ASSOC., PLLC 5215 Junction Circle, Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28412 #8458 12/27/2018, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/2019 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, DAVID F. THORN, having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of JOSEPH CHARLES THORN Deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the Decedent to exhibit same to the said DAVID F. THORN, at the address set out below, on or before April 6, 2019, or this notice may be pleaded in bar of any payment or recovery of same. All persons indebted to said Decedent will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below.

This the 27th day of December, 2018.

DAVID F. THORN EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH CHARLES THORN c/o ROBERT H. HOCHULI, JR. 219 RACINE DR., SUITE A6 WILMINGTON, NC 28403 #8459 1/3, 1/10,1/17, 1/24/2019 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-1207 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

JAMES R. BOYKINS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO PATRICIA B. HAND 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 Lots 11 and 12 Pennsylvania Ave., Parcel ID Number 323468-3998-0000; 3234-68-4949-0000 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 February 25, 2019.

This day, January 3, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8461 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/2019 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-1206 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

ROSILAND GILLIAM, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ZILLIE SHEPARD A/K/A ZELLIA SHEPARD 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 12.443 acres, Parcel ID Number 3393-86-5019-0000 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 February 25, 2019.

This day, December 31, 2018.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8462 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/2019

Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Nancy C. Poole, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Nancy C. Poole, to present them to the undersigned on or before April 25, 2019 at 1916 Bailey Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28411 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 10th day of January, 2019.

Wendy Poole Mercer 1916 Bailey Avenue Wilmington, NC 28411 #8463 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/2019 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY FILE NUMBERS 18SP 000196 18SP 000197 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION Brian Morgan Hutto, Theresa Shepard Hutto Plaintiff, Vs. Unknown Father, Defendant.

TO: Unknown Father 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: Adoption of Theresa Nicole Parker born January 25 2013 and Zachary Morgan Parker born December 30 2016 You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than (40 days after date of first publication) February 21, 2019, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 10th day of January, 2019 Brian and Theresa Hutto 200 Hearthside Dr Rocky Point NC 28457 910-685-2904 #8460 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/2019 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION In Re Dissolution of B&B CONSTRUCTION PLUS, INC. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 55-14-7 Having submitted Articles of Dissolution to the North Carolina Secretary of State for filing, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, corporations and/ or other legal entities having claims against B&B CONSTRUCTION PLUS, INC. to present sufficient information to identify the claimant, nature and amount of the indebtedness along with an affidavit in support of said claim to the undersigned at the address given below on or before January 18, 2024 -- or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Corporation please make immediate payment.

On this day, January 17, 2019.

Richard T. “Chip” Rodgers, Jr., B&B Construction Plus, Inc. The Rodgers Law Firm, PLLC 1213 Culbreth Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 #8464 1/17/2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF STANLEY HENRY VAN VLACK 18 E 564 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Stanley Henry Van Vlack, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 17th day of April, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of January, 2019.

Stanley Phillip Van Vlack Executor c/o Lawrence S. Boehling P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8465 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JASPER C. PRIDGEN, JR. 18 E 403 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jasper C. Pridgen, Jr., deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 17th day of April, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of January, 2019.

Jeffrey W. Pridgen Executor c/o Lawrence S. Boehling P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8466 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/2019

Advertise Today!

Call 910.259.9111

NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of EDITH L. WHATLEY, Deceased, of Pender County, N.C., are notified to present the same to the Personal Representative listed below on or before April 17, 2019, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said Estate are asked to make immediate payment.

This 17th day of January, 2019.

EDITH W. PEGRAM EXECUTOR c/o JOHN R. SLOAN Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 7068 Wilmington, NC 28406-7068 #8467 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Robert Lewis West, Sr., deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Robert Lewis West, Sr., to present them to the undersigned on or before May 2, 2019 at 6658 Cable Car Lane, Wilmington, NC 28403 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 17th day of January, 2019.

Robin Durham 6658 Cable Car Lane Wilmington, NC 28403 #8468 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/2019 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 Ricky Scott Clay, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Ricky Scott Clay, to present them to the undersigned on or before May 2, 2019 at 1870 Neese Circle NE, Leland, NC 28451 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 17th day of January, 2019.

Thomas Michael Powers 1870 Neese Circle NE, Leland, NC 28451 #8469 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/2019 18 SP 143 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by The Michael L./Karen G. Perkins Trust Qualified Per Res Dated 12/30/1997 to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated February 24, 2005 and recorded on March 4, 2005 in Book 2600 at Page 082, 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 February 1, 2019 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 3D of the Yow, Poisson, Moore, and Corbett Subdivision, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 5, Page 4, Pender County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description.

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

Said property is commonly known as 810 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 Michael L. Perkins Qualified Personal Residence Trust & Karen G. Perkins Qualified Personal Residence Trust.

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.: 18-09727-FC01 #8470 1/17, 1/24/2019 18 SP 61 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Richard Schoenleber and Elizabeth Schoenleber to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated October 27, 2005 and recorded on November 30, 2005 in Book 2832 at Page 65, 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 February 1, 2019 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF HAMPSTEAD IN THE COUNTY OF PENDER AND STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND BEING DESCRIBED IN A DEED DATED 04/29/2005 AND RECORDED 04/29/2005 IN BOOK 2649 PAGE 263 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY AND STATE SET FORTH ABOVE AND REFERENCED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 277, SECTION 11, SUBDIVISION PHASE 1, PELICAN REEF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 35, PLAT PAGE 146.

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

Said property is commonly known as 207 South Grist Mill Road, Hampstead, NC 28443.

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

cord. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are Richard Schoenleber and wife, Elizabeth Schoenleber.

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.: 18-03717-FC01 #8471 1/17, 1/24/2019

Grants available for agricultural projects Supporting the agricultural industry, impacting rural communities and stimulating economic development are key objectives for the 2019 NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) grant cycle.

Funds will be awarded in the fall of 2019 for selected innovative projects.

Applications information is now online at www. tobaccotrustfund.org for qualifying organizations.

“This year the NCTTFC is specifically interested in job creation in current or former tobacco-dependent regions and funding projects that have the potential to generate additional

income for farmers and those in the industry,” said William H. “Bill” Teague, NCTTFC Chairman. “Online applications will be accepted for innovative projects within North Carolina.

Applicants can plan to start the projects in November of 2019.”

The NCTTFC was established in 2000 by the N.C. General Assembly to help members of the tobacco community including farmers, tobacco workers and related businesses. Its original funding was established through tobacco industry annual payments as a result of the Master Settlement Ag reement.

Funding is now appropriated to the NCTTFC which then reviews, selects and disperses the funds to grant projects.

Past NCTTFC projects includes farmers market improvements, cost-share grant programs for farmers, training for qualified farm family members in community colleges and support of more than 30 high school agricultural education programs.

More information can be found at the NCTTFC’s website, or by calling 919733-2160. The deadline for applications submission is Mar. 8, 2019.

Free AARP Tax Aide tax preparation Appointments are required this tax season for those who would like their taxes done for free by the trained Tax-Aide volunteers providing this service at the Topsail Senior Center.

Appointments will be offered from 1-5 p.m. each Monday and Wednesday after noon from Feb. 4 through April 15 and may be scheduled by calling the senior center at 270-0708, This AARP sponsored organization prepares and

e-files tax retur ns free of charge to individual taxpayers with emphasis on those individuals in the low to middle income tax brackets and the aged.

The Topsail Senior Center is located at 20959 US Hwy 17 N in Hampstead. Again, taxpayers are requested to call the Senior Center at 270-0708 for an appointment.

Taxpayers are asked to bring picture ID, social security cards for taxpayers and dependents, all

information and forms relating to their income and the filing of their income tax retur ns, including W-2, 1099, SSA 1099, broker statements, and a copy of last year’s tax return, if available.

Also information conc e r n i n g h e a l t h i n s u rance coverage, including Forms1095- A, B or C, if applicable, as well as details of itemized deductions if applicable.

Food

ly staples she always needs are onions, celery, carrots and bell peppers.

Johnston has created an Amazon wish list of needed supplies that she updates consistently. Items such as tupperware containers, Ziploc bags and seasonings such as chicken bouillon and spices are often on the list.

Some people shop directly off the Amazon Wish List and have it shipped straight to her home, while others like to use the list as a resource and deliver the items to her.

“I was going to continue delivering hot meals through January 15, but

donations keep coming in and there’s still a need.

So as long as long as I can make it happen, I’m going to continue. The need isn’t going anywhere. The need for healthy foods is imminent. We want to get them healthy meals so they can remain healthy throughout what is already an exhausting and very arduous process,” said Johnston.

The Amazon wish list can be found under Natalie Johnston, Wilmington, NC and Friendly Food Project. For more information about Friendly Food Project, find it on Facebook or call Johnston at (910) 619-7217.

board for my self-deprecating attempts at making humor out of the chaos of life. Thank you for allowing the occasional gripe which spares me the expense of therapy. Thank you to Dr. Seaborn Blair of Island Family Medicine for keeping me on this side of normal by treating both the physical and mental parts of me and for bearing my incessant chatter.

Thank you, Duplin Win-

ery for your contributions to mankind. Finally, thank you, Pinterest, for the fantastic ideas contained on my Barely Legal Paybacks board.

This, too, shall pass.

I’ ll wipe off the lemon juice and vulture slobber to emerge a stronger person. Until that ship comes to port, I’ll keep a sign-up sheet by my mailbox for free bangs and buy one/get one pet grooming.

Continued from page 8A “When I take the food, yes, the goal is healthy and nutritious - but I also like to include the comforting sweet treats. People love that,” said Johnston.

When donating items, it is important to remember that Johnston is cooking for about 100 people. She currently has enough meat to last about a month, but would like to have large quantities of vegetables like fresh green beans, brussels sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower. The week-

Hill

Continued from page 3A a quicker balance in the universe. I’m waiting for the nod from my friend, of course, before delivering a bit of perspective to the wayward spouse. I’ll bring along some wrinkle cream, a can of Gray Away and a large, illuminated mirror.

Fortunately, I have you, my readers, as a sounding

Continued to page 12A

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, January 17, 2019, Page 11A

Topsail Friends of the Library plans event Jan. 19

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice

Classifieds HELP WANTED

REAL ESTATE

CNA’S NEEDED We are hiring for the Pender County area. Please contact the Nurse Aide Office at 910-259-9119, option 2. 6/8/2017

WE WILL ASSUME YOUR MORTAGE PAYMENT FOR SALE OF HOUSE. CALL 910-270-8764.

1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/2019 (P) (H)

Bowlers mark your calendars for Topsail Township Friends of the Library (TTFOL) first fundraising event of 2019 Jan. 19 at the Cardinal Lanes Beach Bowl, located at 7026 Market Street in Wilmington.

Participants can bowl for two hours, shoes included, for $10. Half of the proceeds will go to TTFOL. Bowlers need to arrive and sign in between noon and 4 p.m.

There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

TTFOL is also selling at the Hampstead Branch of the Pender County Public Library the 2019 Carolina Coast Dining and Value Guide. These guides are available for $25. A portion of the sales price goes to

TTFOL. TTFOL thanks the residents of Pender County for their support of its fundraising activities for the Hampstead Branch of the Pender County Public Library.

Newkirk

to serve her town, her community and her church.

She just has that heart for service and she doesn’t let anything slow her down,” said Newkirk.

That “whatever it takes” mindset is one of the many qualities that Dean values so much about his mother.

Today, he sings a song with that same title that reminds him of her.

At the celebration, there were many kind words shared about Newkirk and her service to the community. Peggy Dale called her “a strong tree with great

roots” and Lisa Wells said that she is a great listener who makes her love the Lord. Former boss and one time owner of Creations Beauty Salon said, “Yes, there were times when anger rose up, but love pushed through, and the bond we share is called friend.”

At the surprise celebration, Dean told his mother, “Thanks for the heart investment you have made with care into each one who has sat in your chair or walked into the shop.

Thanks for your countless hours of hard work and for

being a great example of what it means to not give up and to go the distance!

I hope this new season is a blessed and rewarding one for you., one that you will spend time thinking about your world and your needs. We love you with all our hearts!”

Joe and Pauline Newkirk have been married for 53 years and raised three children. Their oldest child, Joey Newkirk, lives in Holly Springs; their middle child, Gwen Metzler, lives in Reidsville; and Dean Newkirk resides in Gastonia.

the masses into tribes. Social justice moves the politic away from discourse and toward personal attack.

There is no longer discourse there is only us versus them. The social justice warrior proclaims a “social good” and anyone who opposes is evil.

There is no compromise because good must conquer the proclaimed evil. Social justice is indeed mob rule.

The mob in power chooses which cause, which some call a narrative, is just or unjust. In the world of social justice there is no absolute standard for right and wrong there is only mob rule.

O b a m a ’s d i s c o u r s e depicts good and evil. In Obama’s speech, evil is social injustice which he posits is an inequity of outcomes. The speeches of both Reagan and Obama are divisive; both speeches facilitate a battle between left and right; they facilitate the timeless battle between good and evil.

The next ruling majority can take one of two paths. They can choose a “we won, you lost” path and further the conflict, or

they can choose an integrative win-win approach. The integrative approach is a path toward collaboration and cooperation.

The integrative approach requires men of civility to stand together and have rational discourse. The outcome of the win-lose path is the further escalation of conflict and further division. Competition breeds competition and conflict breed further conflict.

I am a realist; the path less traveled will not be taken. There are many reasons for this conclusion, and history offers a timeless lesson. George H. W. Bush’s inauguration speech proffered an integrative approach. He spoke of reaching a hand across the aisle and working with

the other side; Bush spoke of a kinder and gentler nation.

Reagan and Obama’s distributive approach furthered conflict and division which fired up their base and resulted in a victory; they won a second term.

On the other hand, George H. W. Bush’s call for civility and collaboration yielded only one term.

I guess it is true that we get the leaders we deserve.

This politic of division and sustaining power brought us to where we are now. We have Trump, an apolitical pragmatist who is a villain to both the right and left. Where do we go from here?

R. Keith White Burgaw

Continued from page 4A

(TFN) (PAS)

beautiful. That’s exactly what she did, but to her it was more than just a hairdo.

CARPENTRY & RENOVATIONS “Sometimes when some2 CEMETERY LOTS AT Home Improvements & home repairs inRIVERVIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS body sat in her chair, she side & out including: Carpentry, tile, dry- $200, Will pay for the transfer of the was a therapist. If they had wall, painting, flooring, docks, pressure lots. Call 910-520-0897. washing, deck railing. All small jobs are 1/17, 1/24/2019 (P) (J) children, she would dance welcome!! Call 910-934-3937 for free around or sing to keep estimates, ask for Robert.6/7-9/6/2108 (P) (E) them from crying or even babysist. She was always Crown Orchard Company, LP, LLP in Covesville, VA is acceptdoing whatever it takes to ing referrals through the State Workforce Agencies for 54 farmhelp others and to get the workers. The job includes duties associated with the planting, job done; whatever it takes cultivation, and harvesting of fruits and vegetables. This work can require standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 75 pounds for long periods of time outdoors in all weather conditions. This is a temporary position from 2/4/19 to 11/11/19.

Three-fourths of an avg. of 40/hrs/wk guaranteed. Work tools, Continued from page 3A supplies, equipment provided at no cost. Housing will be provided without cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the workday. If applicaGoldwater, offers insight. ble, expenses for subsistence & transportation to the worksite Reagan’s speech defines will be provided. Employment eligibility checked on all applithe other side as evil and cants. Wage rate $11.46/hr and/or piece rate. Apply for this job freedom loving conservaat the Virginia Employment Commission 944 Glenwood Station tives as a force for good.

Lane, Ste 103, Charlottesville, VA 22901 job order#1518459.

What was the result of this speech? The speech was the cornerstone of the Reagan Revolution which was a revival for conservatism. The speech utilized a distributive negotiation approach. This approach is a win-lose scenario which means there is no room for collaboration.

I n B a r a c k O b a m a ’s speech at the Democratic National Convention, in support of John Kerry, Obama’s rhetoric appears to call for unity, but a critical look reveals the speech is a distributive. Obama’s call for social justice, which differs from law-and-order, is a battle cry to his followers.

This is not a critique of any particular “cause” that the social justice warriors propose. Instead, this is a critique of the outcome; so602-E U.S. 117, Burgaw, NC 28425 cial justice further divides in Pender Landing Shopping Center, next to Subway

SERVICES

FOR SALE

Editor letter

Let us handle your property management needs.

There’s A HUGE Demand for Rentals!

We have a waiting list of potential tenants looking for available homes.

910.259.7156

Westside Apartments

Website: www.serealestate.net Rentals: www.serealestate.us

307 N. Dudley Street, Burgaw

Hi! Cesar here.

WANTED TO BUY

POST Voice The Pender-Topsail

CASH PAID for old milk bottles from BURGAW, WALLACE, ROSE HILL, KENANSVILLE, WILMINGTON and others in Southeastern NC, in good condition---call JIM at (910)791-4871

CALL 910-259-2263 MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lookin’ for Love...

Non-profit company in Clinton is seeking a Full Time Qualified Professional with experience in therapeutic foster care. The applicant must be able to recruit and train foster parents. QP must have a bachelor’s degree in a human service field and two years of post-bachelor’s degree experience with population served or a bachelor’s degree in a non-human service field and four years of post-bachelor’s degree experience with the population served. Please email cover letter and resume to tmclean@trs-nc.com

&

One/Two Bedroom Units Available

Am I handsome or what? I am a 4-year old, chocolate colored bulldog mix. I was surrendered to the shelter in June with a torn ACL. The surgery would have been very expensive. Thankfully the shelter took me in and got the surgery I needed. I have been in recovery for the last three months and now I‛m feeling so much better!

I have been neutered, had all my shots and I am heart worm negative. Please come by the shelter and meet me.

I‛m ready to find my forever home.

Let‛s start 2019 together!

POST Voice

Rental assistance by Rural Development Handicapped Accessible • Equal Housing Opportunity Smoke Free Housing • Credit & Police Reports Required

The Pender-Topsail

RENT BASED ON INCOME

&

TDD: 1-800-735-2962 for hearing impaired

OFFICE PHONE 910-259-2263

www.facebook.com/PostVoice

Equal Housing Opportunity. Credit and police reports required.

INSPIRING DREAMS FOR 20 YEARS

Call Pender Humane Society at 910-259-7022 or come in to visit me or any of my friends at the shelter!

You can also visit at www.penderhumane.org.

Selling or buying a home? I can help!

POST Voice The Pender-Topsail

Broker/REALTOR®

910.337.3671

&

At Your Service...

POST &Voice BUSINESS DIRECTORY The Pender-Topsail

Heating & Air

Insurance

A Trusted Choice Agency

Trash Service

Finally, A Local Agency That Has “YOU” In Mind All Lines of Coverage, Commercial & Personal We Enjoy Walk-Ins and Offer Hassel-Free Quotes

WE DO DUCT CLEANING Schedule a $79.00 tune-up and receive a Call us to schedule your

Free duct evaluation-$69.00 FREE Estimate value.

pleasantair.com 910.270.3934 910.270.3934 Expires 12/06/16

100 Main St., Suite One Holly Ridge, NC 28445 (Behind Coastal Bank)

CREW INSURANCE AGENCY Since 1963

910-329-3691

Residential Waste & Recycling Service

910.821.1438

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

Give Us a Call - Let’s Talk Trash

Your ad could be here for only $18 perweek.

Please call 910.259.9111 for more information

Stump Grinding

STUMP GRINDING

Large Uprooted Root-Ball Removal

Commercial, Residential, and Government SENIOR DISCOUNTS

843-467-0334

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, January 17, 2019, Page 12A

Bill Howard Outdoors

As I sit down to type this column, I am catching a break from the cold. Winter really feels like it has set in now after an uncommonly period around the new year in which temps creeped up to shorts and t-shirt weather. But now, it is here.

Want to know how I know? Because life happened. Our heating unit at home decided to die about 10 p.m. last night. This morning, after taking my youngest to school and seeing my wife off to work, I went out to tackle the issue at hand.

It wasn’t good.

I had a code on the diagnostic that showed a pressure switch problem.

I jumped the pressure switch to see if anything else was going on and then I got a flame rollout switch issue. Not having a meter with me, I jumped the flame rollout switch and then it showed what the real issue was.

The heat exchanger was

cracked. Well, cracked may not be the appropriate word for it, but there were several holes due to rust, which in turn caused the unit to build back pressure shoving burning gas out from where the burners are located, which burned the flame rollout switch and the pressure switch.

In other words, I either need a new unit or replace the heat exchanger, neither of which is cheap.

So, while I decide whether to spend a lot of money, or spend a lot more money, I built a fire in the fireplace. Knowing I needed to type this column, my mind naturally wondered about the days before gas packs and heat pumps and oil bur ning furnaces. Maybe even a tad further during my thought process, I actually felt for those that were dependent on fire in a much different time, before even the brick fireplaces or wood burning stoves.

How rough was it on them? Not only did they have to hunt and gather daily, they had to keep wood dry even if it rained or there would be no fire nor cooked food.

My son and several of his friends went on a camping trip in the Linville Gorge. He and one of his friends do this at least once each year, but a couple of others that don’t camp as often (actually never) went along as well.

The things the so-called newbies worried about were how to scare away a bear, how to keep refrigerated food cold on the hike and stay over, and if they had enough gas for the stove. Meanwhile, my son and his other friend were contemplating backpack weight, water filters, shelter, warmth, and fire.

Most of the neededto-be-refrigerated stuff

stayed in the vehicle. And one of the others didn’t think to have a sleeping bag. Luckily my son had an extra one is his car.

Two knew what it would take to survive for several nights. Two only knew of comforts from home and wild animal attacks as seen in the movies.

We have lost that connection with nature, the part where we truly respect

it for it is merciless and harsh while also beautiful and touching.

And here, now, I am trying to put a plan together to survive through a cold week, even in my own home.

We have come a long way. We have also strayed a long way.

–Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a

Extending FEMA temporary housing If you are a Hurricane F lorence survivor who needs to extend temporary housing assistance from FEMA, it’s important you provide FEMA with the proper documents.

If you are eligible for an extension, you may use continued temporary housing assistance to pay for a place to live, such as a house, apartment, hotel or recreational vehicle. The assistance covers rent, security deposit and essential utilities, like electricity and water.

To apply for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance, you must: Complete an application for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance, which you should have received in the mail. If you didn’t get one, and have a continuing need, call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-6213362 or 800-462-7585 (TTY).

Submit the completed application with the following supporting documents: s0RE DISASTER AND CURrent household income status.

s#OPIES OF PRE DISASTER lease, utility bills, renters insurance. s#OPY OF CURRENT LEASE OR rental agreement signed by you and the landlord. s2ENTAL RECEIPTS CANceled checks or money orders showing the rental assistance was used to pay for housing expenses.

2ETURN THE COMPLETED form and supporting documents to FEMA in one of the following ways: Upload them to your disaster account at DisasterAssistance.gov.

Fax them to 800-8278112.

-AIL THEM TO &%-!

0/ Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055.

FEMA will evaluate your request to determine if you are eligible. It is important to keep FEMA updated with your contact information and housing status.

For more information on North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Florence, visit ncdps.gov/ Florence and FEMA.gov/ Disaster/4393. Follow us on Twitter: @NCEmergency and &%-!2EGION4.

Taxes

ments received from the lender, including 1099A, and/or 1099C. It is expected that fewer taxpayers will elect to itemize deductions this year, as the standard deduction has been substantially increased for all taxpayers.

Continued from page 10A If the taxpayer has been the beneficiary of forgiven credit card debt, or indebtedness against their principal residence, they should bring any docu-

AMERICAN LEGION POST 167 PO Box 337 16660 Highway 17 N. Hampstead, NC. 28443

Public Welcome LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO HOLD A MEETING? Look no further!!! We have What you’re looking for at a VERY Low Rate All in climate-controlled rooms.

Our Facility Features: A Smoke Free Environment (smoking area is available outside.)

Padded straight-back or folding chairs are provided for all Large Parking area Podium & TV with CD available for training purposes WI-FI available if requested in advance.

Rental Rates

Depots of $100.00 to Hold the Date Non - Refundable Main Room: $60.00 hr. $75,00 w/kitchen use (Maximum Occupancy 38) Center (closed door) Lounge Meeting Area $35.00 hr $50.00 w/kitchen use (Maximum Occupancy 16)

Center (open area) Meeting/Dining Room $65.00hr includes kitchen use.(Maximum

January 28th, 2019 8:30 AM Join Us For Breakfast With Our Guest Speaker

Rebecca Blake, LCSW Providing Spiritual Care to People with Dementia and/or Alzheimer’s

RSVP by January 25th Contact Tara Everett (910) 520-6894 or

teverett@laurelhealth.com

311 S Campbell Street Burgaw, NC 28425

Occupancy 29)

Long-term lease - Multiple Nights $250 a month Banquet Hall rate $100.00 per Hr ( maximum Occupancy 165 )

Call Brad at 910-270-3767 or email bradf@ncalpost167.org setup dates and times available

www.laurelsofpender.com

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.

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, January 17, 2019, Page 1B

Investing in Your Community Now Accepting Short-Term Rehabilitation and Extended Stay Guests

Call or Come by for a Personal Tour.

311 S Campbell St. Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-6007 www.laurelsofpender.com

Pender Sports

Join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/PostVoice

Wins over Richlands, Lejeune

Patriots unbeaten in Coastal 8 Conference

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

When the High School basketball season started, there were concerns about how the Pender Patriot men’s basketball team would function with two prime time scorers on the court at the same time.

Throw in a new coach in Rayford Hankins with no head coaching experience and it would seem that the Pats would have a large learning curve.

While the team struggled through a tough early season non conference slate, it seems that they have hit their stride. Last week

the Patriots earned two Coastal 8 Conference wins including a 74-71 win over a Richlands Wildcat team that was 4-1 in the conference. Early in the week the Patriots earned a hard fought win over a very good Lejeune Devil Pup team.

In the Richlands game, the Patriots were looking at a Wildcat team that mirrored their athleticism. The game was close the whole way with the Pats riding their dynamic duo of Jujan Carr and Khalil Marshall to the win.

Carr led the Patriots with 28 points and six rebounds while Marshall

chipped in 23 points and six steals. Malcom McLean had six points and eight rebounds with Chance Poole contributing six points and four boards to the win.

In the win over Lejeune the dynamic duo again proved to be too much for the scrappy Devil Pups.

Lejeune boasts a team that thrives on playing fundamentally sound.

They played that way verse Pender but was unable to overcome the athletic Patriots.

Carr again went off on a Coastal 8 Conference opponent. He scored 30 points while snaring seven rebounds. He also had eight

assists. Marshall kept pace with his backcourt mate, tallying 24 points while dishing out seven assists.

The Patriots lost to Wallace-Rose Hill 62-58 on Saturday in a non conference contest.

The Patriots are now 9-6 overall and sit atop the Coastal 8 Conference with an unblemished 5-0 record.

Richlands and Dixon are in second place, two games behind the Pats. Pender has yet to play Dixon.

They attempted to earn a sweep of the Wildcats when they hosted the Onslow County squad on Tuesday night. They will be at East Carteret on Friday night.

Lady Pirates rebound from Laney loss with 21-point win over West Brunswick

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Lady Pirate Madison Kita heads into the paint for a bucket.

The week for the Topsail girls’ basketball team started off on a bit of a down note, a not-so-pretty 19-point home loss to Laney, and sometimes a disappointing loss like that in a much-anticipated game can have an adverse effect on a team – and on individuals, especially teenagers.

But one of the things this group of Lady Pirates has shown is a high degree of resilience, an attitude that says, “It’s over and done, let’s move on,” and that positive thinking produced another bounce-

back victory last Friday night, albeit a bit of a slowstarting one.

Senior point guard Lauren Caveness led all scorers with 13 points and classmate Payton Little added 11 points, nine rebounds, four steals, and a blocked shot as Topsail overcame a poor-shooting start in a 52-31 romp over visiting West Brunswick in a Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference game.

Topsail (11-4, 3-2) hit on just 3-of-14 field goal attempts (21.4 percent) in the first quarter, and followed that up with a 4-for-20 (20 percent) second-quarter

Continued on page 3B

Topsail Sports Roundup

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer It was a highly-successful week for both the Topsail boys’ swim team and the Lady Pirates girls’ track team as both capture first place in their respective meets.

Swimming: Sophomore Chase Davis once again led the way with first-place finishes in the 200-yard freestyle (1:53.35) and the 500-yard freestyle

(5:06.75), along with swimming legs on the secondplace finishing 200-yard medley relay (1:53.04) and the second-place 400-yard freestyle relay (3:55.00) as Topsail amassed 338 points in defeating Mid-Eastern Conference 3A foes South Brunswick (311) and West Brunswick (180) last Thursday at Brunswick Community College.

Sophomore Trent Butler joined in with a first (1:01.330 in the 100-yard

butterfly and a second in the 50-yard freestyle while adding a leg on the 200-yard medley relay and the anchor leg on the firstplace (1:46.35) 200-yard freestyle relay.

Senior Devin Schmitz was second (59.42) in the 100-yard freestyle and swam with Butler, junior Oscar Sessoms, and junior Nick Gallek on the winning 200-yard freestyle relay.

Gallek was second (2:12.20) in the 200-yard individual

medley and third (1:08.26) in the 100-yard butterfly, while Sessoms was third in the 50-yrd freestyle.

Other scoring finishes came from freshman Liam McBride (third; 59.89) in the 100-yard freestyle, junior Devon Taylor (second; 6:04.68) in the 500yard freestyle and second (211:64) in the 200-yard freestyle, junior Jonathan Gallagher (second; 100-

Continued on page 4B

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Pender’s Caleb Bishop beats the defense inside for two points

Richlands takes out Lady Patriots, Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender lady Patriots and the Heide Trask Lady Titans schedule last week mirrored one another. Both played at the league leading Richlands lady Wildcats and were scheduled to play Lejeune as well.

The Camp Lejeune high school did not field a team this year so both were only slated to play the Lady Cats. Neither team fared well in their quest to beat the 2A powerhouse.

The Lady Titans played at Richlands early last week and found the 2A Wildcats to be a tough out, falling 76-40.

The Rocky Point lady hoopsters played the Lady Wildcats tough, trailing by just two points after one quarter of play. However, the Onslow County Wild-

cats jumped on the Lady titans and ran away in the second quarter in taking the 36 point win. Anisa Lewis led Trask with 19 points with Leanna Pfeiffer chipping in five points.

The Lady Titans will be at Dixon on Friday night.

They were scheduled to play Lejeune on Tuesday.

The Lady Patriots were in the same proverbial boat as the Titans, set to face the Lady Devil Pups.

However, they too were put on hold. They played the Lady Wildcats late in the week and came away with an 81-40 loss.

The Lady Pats were scheduled to play Wallace -Rose Hill on Saturday. No statistics were available from the Pender coaching staff for either game.

The Pats are now 4-9 overall and 1-4 in Coastal 8 play. They hosted Richlands on Tuesday.

HAMPSTEAD! THIS IS THE SPOT!

DERMATOLOGY - MOHS SURGERY The Beacon Building (Near McDonald's) 14057 Highway 17, Ste. 130, Hampstead SummitCares4U.com 910.794.5355 summitcares4u.com

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, January 17, 2019, Page 2B

On The Mat

By Bobby Norris and Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writers The area high school wrestlers were in action last week. The regular season will be coming to an end in the next couple of weeks and the County grapplers are trying to earn as many wins as possible in order to make the regional and state tournaments.

The Topsail Pirate grapplers participated in the Jolly Rogers Invitational at Corinth Holders last weekend. The Pirates finished second in the team standings with 156.5 points.

Four Pirates finished in second place individually while Jakob Mackleer finished third at 106 pounds.

Ben Baker finished second at 113 pounds while Daniel Diaz(120),Ethan Rivenbark(126) and Devin Bell(160) each made it to the finals.

The Pirates beat Hoggard 60-12 early in the week. Diaz, Baker and Rivenbark each picked up wins.

Zaryeon MCrae, Devin Bell, Tristian Allison and Alex Jones also earned wins.

The Pirates will be at Ashley on the 17th.

The Titans hosted a tri match with Croatan and Lejeune last week. They beat Lejeune 42-32 and lost to the powerful Cougars 57-15. Jacob Jonson, Zion Cruse and Kaven Garcia-Cruz each picked up two wins while Kendin Carr earned a win verse Croatan.

Later in the week they were involved in a tri match with Northside and Swansboro. They beat the Monarchs 57-12 but lost a close one to Swansboro 39-36.

Eric Sanchez, Rogan Heath, Eric Salazar, Jacob Johnson and Zion Cruse each earned wins verse Northside. Salazar, Cruse and Heath earned wins verse Swansboro.

The Titans will be at the Veterans Cup at Ashley on Saturday.

Pender has come on strong this year. They beat East Carteret 46-30 and lost to Richlands 48-35 last week ! in a tri match.

Tyler Sawyer, Michael Sawyer, Elijah Blanton, Alvin Swinson and Andrew Ocampo each picked up wins against East Carteret. Blanton, Swinson, Ocampo and Tyler Sawyer each earned wins verse Richlands.

The Patriots will be at Ashley on Saturday to participate in the Veterans Cup.

!

!!!!!!"#$!"%&!'! ()!!*+%,!-./0$1".203!

4)!!5$,!523$.1"%&02+6!

7)!!8$9+,!5$661"%&02+6! :)!!;<#2,!=+9$,>2.31"%&02+6! ?)!!@69+,!AB+,0%,1C$,D$.!

E)!!=%F2,!G$2<#1".203!

H)!!@,D.$B!IJ2K&%1C$,D$.! ')!!;6+L2#!562,<%,1C$,D$.! !!!!"#$#%&'()!*)$+,#$! !!!!!!M2J%>!M%#,0%,1".203! !!!!!!"N6$.!A2BN$.1C$,D$.! !!!!!!O2<#2,!5.2N1"%&02+6!

Tough week for Topsail cagers; Pirates fall to Laney, West Brunswick

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Someone once coined the expression, “You can’t see the forest because of the trees,” and Friday night those trees showed up in Hampstead in sneakers wearing West Brunswick basketball uniforms and they went a long way in preventing the Topsail boys’ basketball team from turning an outstanding effort into a hard-fought, come-from-behind victory.

Junior James Stuart scored 17 points, 10 of them in the first quarter, senior Jamison Long added 16 points – 11 in the third period – and junior Derek Gardner also scored 16 points, 14 over the course of the final eight minutes, but it not was not quite enough to overcome the combined inside game of 6-2 Trojan junior center J’Vian McCray, 6-7 junior forward Jadyn Parker, 6-6 senior forward Caleb Gilbert, and the inside-outside game of 5-11 junior guard DeAndre Clarida as West Brunswick took a 70-65 Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference victory with them back to Shallotte.

Those four Trojans combined for 51 of West Brunswick’s 70 points and 21 rebounds to help

West (9-5, 4-1) hold off the determined Pirates (7-7, 1-4), who came back from deficits of 38-30 at the half and 52-43 after three periods only to see the game snatched away at the end after trailing by just 67-65 – with possession of the ball with 45.8 seconds remaining in regulation.

“I felt like, in the first half we made some mistakes, then we played them up in the second half but we just couldn’t produce a win,” Topsail Coach Jamie Rochelle said. “The kids fought and we came back twice in the third and fourth quarters and tied it up (60-60 with 3:40 left) and the last 2-1/2 minutes they were able to hold it, forcing us to foul.

“We had a chance to tie it or take the lead late and Fernando (Vasquez) drove and put up a good shot, it just didn’t go. He had the option on the play to kick it out and go for the three but he felt he had a good shot and he went for it.

“But that was not why we lost. We weren’t solid on our defensive principles in the first half, and that’s really hurt us. In the second half we did a lot better but we struggled on the defensive boards and they still were able to outscore us.”

McCray was the biggest

Devil Pups down Titans 76-68

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last week the Heide Trask Titan men’s basketball team dove deep into the Coastal 8 Conference schedule and came up with two tough losses including a 76-58 loss at home to a Lejeune team that simply outplayed the Titans in every facet of the game.

Early in the week the Titans played Richlands at their place. The Wildcats jumped out to an early lead and held off a hard charging Titan squad 79-71.

The Cats were in second place in the Coastal 8 Conference coming into Trask’s Henri Lambe the game and were intent on running the Titans out of the gym and back to Pender County. It seemed their game plan was on point as they jumped on the Titans in the early going. The Cats outscored Trask 21-11 in the first period and took a double digit lead into the second quarter.

Trask rebounded in the second period and played much more inspired basketball. Richlands led 36-17 before the Rocky Point team ended the half on a 9-3 run.

They lost the quarter by three points and went into the break trailing the Onslow County squad 39-26.

Trask continued to play well in the third frame. They outscored the Cats 22-15 and went into the fourth period trailing 54-48. The game was up for grabs in the fourth period.

Richlands gained their composure, but the Titans would not go away. Trask cut the lead to one point, but the Wildcats finished strong, taking the win.

Watson Orr led the Titans with 19 points. Ivey Batts had 13 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals while Henri Lambe had 13 points and eight rebounds.

The Titans hoped to build on their performance in the second half when they hosted Lejeune. The Devil Pups had not won a Costal 8 Conference game and was one game behind the Titans in the conference standings. The Titans struggled to get anything going in the early going and fell to the Devil Pups 76-58.

Continued on page 3B

In My Opinion Sometimes you just have to take a deep breath and relax. That is something that I have to tell myself all the time.

I find myself worrying about everything from the time I spend at work to the time I spend at the grocery store to the state of our country to, well you get the jest of it.

Then you go to an event such as the swinging for Scott benefit I attended last weekend and I realize that there are folks with far worse problems with me.

I talked to Scott Rivenbark briefly last weekend. I found him to be a very intense man with a lot of personal drive. I see a lot of his father William Rivenbark in him.

I could talk about many things concerning Scott’s plight along with his courage and intestinal fortitude. However, there is not enough space or time.

What I would like to talk about is people. If you pick up the newspaper or watch the news, 99 percent of what you see is negative. Well, I want to talk about the good in people.

Last Saturday I saw a lot of people that I know.

Many folks that I have not saw in many years.

There were quite a few Pender County people that I know along with many folks from other counties. They were all there for one common goal, to help another human being.

I was not raised in Pender County. However, I have been in the county

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

for many years. I raised my kids in the county and have forged many friendships. Last Saturday I could not have been any prouder of what I call my county.

You see, we are called a rural county. I call it a country county. We have no big city in our midst.

Burgaw is our county seat. It is a small town with a small town atmosphere. As the song goes, we say grace and we say mam and if you don’t like that we don’t give a, well, don’t let me get carried away.

What I would like to say is that I am very proud of Pender County and the people that make it the best little place in the world in my opinion.

I am proud of our young folk.

There was quite a few there. I talked to a couple of young ladies selling raffle tickets and was quite amused and impressed by them. I am proud of the older folks that take the time to help their neighbors.

Heck, I am proud of all of you. I would like to say that I am blessed to be a Pender county resident. I hope you feel that way too.

Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Photo by Kimberly Warrick

Topsail’s James Stuart defends Laney’s Justin Clayton thorn in the Pirates side with offensive rebounds and put-back baskets. All nine of his field goals came from in close, with several coming off offensive rebounds. Clarida was held to three points for three

quarters but exploded for nine in the final eight minutes, scoring five of the Trojans’ last six points.

Tuesday’s loss was one of simply not executing

Continued on page 3B

The winter sports season is in full swing. Most of the basketball teams are preparing to embark on round two while the wrestling teams are preparing to wind down the regular season.

The Trask wrestling team won twice last week behind the wrestling of senior Zion Cruse. He won four times for the week.

Jacob Johnson picked up two wins with Rogan Heath picking up three Ws. The Pender wrestlers are having a pretty good season under Dave Hannah. The Sawyer brothers, Tyler and Michael each earned two wins with Elijah Blanton and Alvin Swinson each picking up a couple of wins. Andy Ocampo also earned a couple of Ws.

Continued on page 3B

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, January 17, 2019, Page 3B

Topsail Basketball Association report

By Bob Willard Sports Correspondent

In Topsail Basketball Association Co-Ed Division action this week, Hampstead Fence entered the winners column with a 20-14 win over Discovery Place Child Care. Dennis Anderson tossed in 8 points with Saelor followed with 6.

Pierpan Family Dentistry over TARC Logistics 3123 led by David Johnson’s hot hand hitting the nets for 18 points, and Renovation Church over Coury Science and Engineering 30-14. Brodie Davidson led the Renovation attack with 14 points.

The girls third-fifthgrade division saw Dwyer

Lady Pirates

Continued from page 1B performance, but still managed to hold a narrow 2218 advantage at halftime, thanks in no small part to a defense that forced the Lady Trojans (2-13, 1-4) into 18 first-half turnovers.

Sophomore Bella Kross hit two of Topsail’s four (4-for-13; 30.7 percent) thirdperiod field goals and the Lady Pirate defense harassed the Lady Trojans into five more turnovers (28 in the game) as the lead increased to 32-25 entering the final eight minutes of the contest. That’s when Caveness and Little did what solid senior leaders

Performers

Continued from page 2B The Topsail Pirate grapplers had a good showing at the Jolly Rogers Invitational at Corinth Holders last weekend. The Pirates finished second in the team standings and had Four Pirates finish second individually. Ben Baker finished second at 113 pounds while Daniel Diaz, Ethan Rivenbark, and Devin Bell each made it to the finals in their respective weights.

The Topsail boys team

Pirates

Continued from page 2B basketball basics, especially when it came to rebounding, as Laney rolled to a 79-45 road win over the Pirates.

Unofficially the Buccaneers had a 40-22 advantage on the boards with a large portion of the Buccaneer rebounds coming on the offensive end. Elevene Wildcats had at least two rebounds – led by junior marc McLaurin with 10 boards.

Anders gives 100 percent on Titan court

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the 2018-19 high school basketball season began, the Heide Trask Titan men’s basketball team seemed to be shell shocked.

The team was depleted from graduation and other circumstances beyond the teams control and needed to find some players.

Ju n i o r Tay A n d e r s showed up and has improved each and every game that he has played in.

Tay is one of those high energy players. He plays hard on both ends of the court. Tay is averaging just under five points a game.

His contributions go well beyond the scoreboard. He hits the boards, is proficient at passing the ball, and plays high energy defense.

The best thing about Tay’s game is his great attitude. He is a very unselfish player. Tay Anders gives the Titans and his teammates 100 percent each time he steps onto the court.

Electric battle to the bitter end and gain a 26-20 victory over RJ Miller Construction Company. Brooklyn Beatty served up 22 points to lead Dwyer attack, and Window World gained a victory by downing The Kitchen Man 18-14. Mallory Oakley was high gun with 8 points.

The boys third-fourthgrade sector of the TBA junior divison put on a real old fashioned barn-burner and treated the fans to a fantastically played game with Coury Science & Engineering eking out a 25-24 win. Jaxsen Lawrence led his teammates by popping in 11 points for the win. Isla Spa won big over Finessee Pro Services, 31-17. Fisher Taylor led the Spa scoring

parade with 15 markers, and in the junior division finale of the day, AllKindsOfStuff.biz outlasted the Bagel Bakery 48-36. Kellan Coleman and Foster Johnson led the scoring for AKOS with 17 and 12 points respectively.

The high school boys started play at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Middle School gym and treated fans to an exciting opening game.

Ogden Tap Room prevailed over VRBO #967800 46-43.

Jacob Sydes let the winners with 19 points, while Marshall Sugden hit for 25 points for VRBO in a losing cause.

Sport Shots over HWY 55 62-46 behind the 29 point scoring performance by Ian

Lister, and Reliant Roofing upended Island Family Medicine 57-31. Peyton St. Ledger had a big day for roofers hitting for 21 points to lead his team.

In the girls fifth-eighthg r a d e s e c t o r o f T BA , Coastal Fitness Center eked out a narrow win over Nunzio’s Pizza 16-13, and Ronel Austin Coastal Realty won by a 21 point margin over Cherubini Orthodontics 42-21 behind the 22-point performance from Madi Oakley and a 14-point contribution from Lillian Austin.

The boys fifth-sixthgrade sector started play at 1 p.m. and in the opener, another barn-burner with ShipOnSite squeezing by

Hampstead Dental 28-26.

Elijah Hebron let all scorers with 16. TCL Marketing 11-7 over Dick’s Sporting Goods, North State Acceptance over White Johnson Pediatric Dentistry 20-16.

Tyler & Roth Executive Search had no trouble in winning over Dick’s Sporting Goods 30-21, powered by the 16-point performance from Halen Willcox and a 10-point contribution from twin brother Ryder.

JT’S Brick Oven Pizza stayed in the win column by outlasting RJ Miller Construction 37-31. Jackson Moore led the Pizza makers by 14 points, while the Paint Store won big over Cape Fear Seafood Company 50-21. Carlos

Vazquez had the hot hand for the painters pouring 27 points. In in finale of the Senior Division, Prism Custom Painting outscored Intercoastal Coolers 29-24 led by Austin Hobson’s 17 points.

TBA League play resumes this Saturday, with senior division play beginning at 8 a.m. in the Topsail Middle School gym, and the junior division hits the court at 9 a.m. in the neighboring TMS Auxiliary gym.

TBA invites all Hampstead residents to come out on Saturdays and support the youth of the Hampstead and surrounding communities. Admission is free, and concessions are available all day.

do, they combined for 14 of Topsail’s 20 fourth-quarter points in making sure any Lady Trojan thoughts of an upset went spinning down the proverbial drain.

Caveness made it 34-25 before junior Julia Sullivan (seven points, six rebounds, two blocked shots) connected on two free throws for a 36-25 lead. Baskets by Little and sophomore Sydney Hartgrove (four points) made it 40-25. After a basket

by West Brunswick junior Autumn Bland (12 points, seven rebounds) made it 40-27, Caveness drained back-to-back three-pointers to increase the Topsail advantage to 46-29. Two-point baskets by Little, Caveness, and senior Kathryn Soderman closed out Topsail’s

scoring – and the win.

“It was kind of frustrating in the first half,” Caveness said. “It ended in a four-point lead and we were thinking, ‘What’s going on,’ we should be blowing this team out. I think it was just one of those nights where we weren’t making our shots, for the most part they were good shots, they just didn’t go in. But we did a much better job (8-for-15) at the end, there.”

There was 3:20 left in the first period of Tuesday’s home game against powerful – and talented – Laney, when a Madi Kita threepointer tied the score at 7-7.

But an 11-0 Lady Buccaneer run that became an 18-7 lead after one period was just the tip of the iceberg as

Laney raced to a 63-42 win over Topsail.

A three-pointer by Lady Buccaneer senior Jennifer Jacobs broke the deadlock before sensational Laney sophomore Saniya Rivers – who was scoreless to that point – took over. Leading 10-7, Rivers scored the next eight Laney points to produce the 11-point Laney lead.

Koss came off the Topsail bench to score six of her 11 points in the second period, but it was simply not enough to equal the nine-point effort of Rivers plus five more from Jacobs (17 points) as Laney increased their advantage to 36-21 at the break.

“The effort was great and I thought we executed

most of what we wanted to do on defense but Laney simply did what they had to do,” Kapiko said. “They had one of their girls ((Jennifer Jacobs) shoot really well from the floor.

“We knew that Saniya was going to get her points, we were trying to limit it as much as possible, and our hat is off to her. We shot the poorest we’ve shot (17-for-56; 20.3 percent) all year and that was a tribute to their defense, and we were something like 3-for12 (4-for-11 36.4 percent) from the free-throw line. If we shoot better than that it might have been a different game.”

Rivers, who finished with 28 points, 19 rebounds, six assists, and two steals,

continued to be too much for the lady Pirates to handle, scoring nine more points in the third period as the Lady Buccaneer lead mushroomed to 52-33.

Kita and Kross each scored 11 points off the bench for Topsail, with Kross adding seven rebounds. Hartgrove had eight points and four steals, Little added five points and eight rebounds, and Sullivan had a team-leading 10 rebounds to go along with four points. Senior Dashanique Sidbury accounted for Topsail’s other four points.

The Lady Pirates were home Tuesday for a key conference game against 3A North Brunswick before heading to Ashley Friday.

lost two conference games last week. Junior James Stuart scored 17 points, senior Jamison Long added 16 points and junior Derek Gardner also scored 16 points in the loss to West Brunswick. Gardner led the Pirates with 14 points, while Stuart had 10 points in the loss to Laney.

The Pender boys stayed unbeaten in Coastal 8 play with two wins last week.

Jujuan Carr averaged 29 points and 6.5 boards for the week. Khalil Marshall averaged 23.5 points a game and had seven assists against Richlands and six steals against Leje-

une.

The Trask boys had a rough week, dropping two conference games. Watson Orr had 19 points in the loss to Richlands and 13 in the loss to Lejeune. Ivey Batts continues to be the most improved boys basketball player in the county. He had 13 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals in the loss to Richlands while Henri Lambe had 13 points and eight rebounds.

The Topsail girls split conference tilts last week.

Senior point guard Lauren Caveness led all scorers with 13 points and

Payton Little added 11 points, nine rebounds, four steals, and a blocked shot in the win over West Brunswick.

The Lady Titans got 19 points from Anisa Lewis in their loss to Richlands.

Leanna Pfeiffer had five points.

Sophomore Chase Davis had first-place finishes in the 200-yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle along with swimming legs on the second-place finishing 200-yard medley relay and the second-place 400-yard freestyle relay as Topsail defeated MidEastern Conference 3A foes

South Brunswick and West Brunswick last Thursday.

Sophomore Trent Butler joined in with a first in the 100-yard butterfly and a second in the 50-yard freestyle while adding a leg on the 200-yard medley relay and the anchor leg on the first-place 200-yard freestyle relay.

Senior Delaney Popella and junior Madison Hoover led the Lady Pirates to a second-place finish behind South Brunswick and ahead of West Brunswick.

Popella was first in the 50-yard freestyle and first in the 100-yard breaststroke

and swam a leg on the thirdplace 200-yard medley relay with senior Anna Miller, and junior Hannah Spillane. Hoover was first in the 500-yard freestyle and first in the 100-yard breaststroke.

The Lady Pirate track and field team won a meet last week. Madison Lofton was first in the 55-meter dash and first in the 300meter dash, while Naila Schoelberger was second in the 50-meter dash and first in the long jump.

This week’s top performer is Delaney Popella. The senior swimmer won two events last week.

Several of McLaurin’s rebounds resulted in putback baskets. And when McLaurin and his mates were not making things work inside, junior Reece Edwards was clicking from long range with five three-pointers accounting for 15 of his game-high 17 points.

“I’m going to watch the film tomorrow and see just how many offensive rebounds they got, and how many points that led to, but I’m going to guess, probably, at lead 20 offensive rebounds and at least 30 second-chance points, it’s

an easy guess,” Rochelle said. “In the first half our transition defense hurt us, and in the second half it was just all effort by them on the boards and on offense.

“They probably got 90 percent of the loose balls that were on the floor. We just didn’t put bodies on guys. We worked a lot on their press and they came out in it, but we actually did a good job with that. I was more worried about turnovers coming in then I was about offensive rebounds, but we did okay with that, just not with the

rebounding.”

The Pirates only had three turnovers in the first period and kept things close. Stuart and Long each had four points to fuel a 16point first period. Topsail railed 22-16 at the end of the quarter.

The Buccaneers took it to another level in the second period behind McLaurin (six points) and Edwards (five) by pouring in another 22 points on their way to a 44-28 advantage.

Topsail had four turnovers and got off just nine shots in the second period.

The Laney lead mush-

roomed to 64-41 after three periods –most of the Buccaneer points coming off offensive put-backs. Laney junior point guard Jahi Flowers scored all six of his points in that third quarter, and the Buccaneer defense limited Topsail to 13 points.

The final period saw Laney outscore Topsail 15-5. Gardner led the Pirates with 14 points, while Stuart finished with 10 points. Johnathan Ward and Long each finished with six points.

North Brunswick came to Hampstead Tuesday. The

Pirates travel to Ashley Friday.

Intrepid Hardware

Popella looking to go out in style at Topsail High

The Pender-Topsail Post & Voice

Sawyer finds his niche on the mat at Pender High

presents this week’s

Athlete Spotlight

Tay Anders

Trask Trask High High School High School School

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

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Swimming is like wrestling. When the participant gets into the pool, they are all by themselves. One mistake can mean a loss while winning can be rewarding.

At Topsail High School, senior Delaney Popella has been doing what needs to be done since her freshman year. She found success at an early age and continued to improve throughout her high school career.

This season, she has started off with a bang, winning the 50-yard freestyle, taking first in the 100-yard breaststroke and also swam a leg on the third-place 200yard medley relay event in the Pirates second place finish last week in Brunswick County.

Miss Popella earned a trip to the regional and state meet last year. If her early season performance is any indication of things to come, she will duplicate last year’s feat easily.

presents this week’s

Athlete Spotlight

Delaney Popella

Topsail High School

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

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The game of soccer is one in which the participants have to be aggressive and in shape.

A good soccer player has to stay on the move at all times. In the sport of wrestling, the same can be said.

The combatant has to be in shape and ready to rumble from the time the buzzer sounds until the end.

Over at Pender High School, senior Tyler Sawyer has found a way to be very good at both.

Sawyer was a difference maker on the soccer field.

On the mat he has become a player in the Coastal 8 Conference.

Tyer is one of those grapplers that will take on all comers. He is currently 15-10 and is sure to make a run at the Coastal 8 Conference title in his weight class.

Tyler Sawyer seems to have found his niche on the mat.

Trask

Continued from page 2B The game was tied at seven in the early going before the scrappy Devil Pups began to break the Titan press and trap defense. That led to several easy buckets.

Lejeune took a 26-15 lead into the second quarter.

Trask turned the ball over six times in the opening stanza. They started the

Continued on page 4B A River Runs by Me Photography presents this week’s

Athlete Spotlight

Tyler Sawyer

Pender High School

910.470.9561

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, January 17, 2019, Page 4B

Pender County basketball

Titans

Continued from page 3B second quarter with another turnover. The Lejeune lead reached 15 points early and turned into a 24 point Devil Pup lead. Trask made a late quarter run and cut the lead to 15 points at the break.

The Titans cut the lead to 13 points before the Devil Pups fired back. The lead reached 25 points before junior Kywaun War ner scored four points in a row.

The Titans went into the final period trailing by 20 points.

An 8-4 run by Lejeune to open the fourth quarter all but sealed the Titans fate.

The Titans fell 76-58.

Orr scored 13 points to lead the Titans with Lambe and Batts each scoring 12.

Batts chipped in four assists and three steals.

The Titans are now 5-9 overall and 1-4 in conference play. They were at Lejeune on Tuesday night before traveling to Dixon on Friday Night.

Roundup

Continued from page 1B yard backstroke) and third (2:22.08) in the 200-yard individual medley, juniors Bradley Kimmel (second; 1:13.76) and Travis Souza (third; 1:18.38) in the 100-yard breaststroke, and freshman Forrest Hoover (sixth; 1:17.36) in the 100yard backstroke.

Senior Delaney Popella and junior Madison Hoover led the Lady Pirates to a second-place (572) finish behind South Brunswick (635) and ahead of West Brunswick (209) Popella was first (26.25)

in the 50-yard freestyle and first (1:13.69) in the 100-yard breaststroke, and swam a leg on the third-place (2:39.01) 200-yard medley relay with Popella, senior Anna Miller, and junior Hannah Spillane.

Hoover was first (5:35.33) in the 500-yard freestyle and first (1:03.29) in the 100-yard breaststroke and, along with her leg on the 200-yard medley relay, swam with sophomore Teagan Hibbard and seniors Miller and Lizzie Cooper on the third-place 400-yard freestyle relay.

Freshman Emma Stone, sophomores Aubrey Sherrod and Liz Boldt, and senior Maggie Hopper teamed

up to finish second (2:08.37) in the 200-yard medley relay.

Also scoring were Spillane (sixth; 31.98) in the 50-yard freestyle, freshman Alexis Knudsen (fifth; 8:07.70) in the 500-yard freestyle and fifth (1:35.92), Miller (fifth; 1:11.99) and Cooper (seventh; 1:12.79) in the 100-yard freestyle, and sophomore Adela Zhang (fifth; 1:43.80) in the100-yard breaststroke.

The Pirate teams will be back in the pool Thursday at the Market Street YMCA. Track & Field: Junior Madison Lofton and freshman Naila Schoelberger were the primary catalyst as the Lady Pirates rang up 106 points to nip second West Carteret (102). Fol-

lowing in order were host Swansboro (78), Jacksonville (54), White Oak 53), and Northside (29).

Lofton was first (7.1) in the 55-meter dash and first (43.0) in the 300-meter dash, while Schoelberger was second (7.3) in the 50-meter dash and first 15-8) in the long jump.

Other scorers for the Topsail girls were sophomores Ariana Blevins (second; 30-8) and Kirsten McFadden (fourth; 27-6-1/2) in the triple jump, junior Abigail Hunt (first; 4-10) in the high jump, sophomore Isabella Bufalini (second; 3:17.2) in the1,000-meter run, sophomore Lanie Parkham (sixth; 1:31.6) in

the 500-meter run, sophomores Rini Hermawan (tied for fourth; 10.7() and Emma Martin (sixth; 10.8) in the 55-meter hurdles, senior Alycia Artman (second; 30-10-1/2) in the shot put, senior Kailee Adams (sixth; 53-8) in the 300-meter dash, junior Alexus Rollins (fourth; 14:17) in the 3,200meter run, and sophomores Skylar Libretto (fifth; 6:177) and Casey Adkins (sixth; 7:00.2) in the 1,600-meter run.

The Pirate boys finished fourth (42) behind West Carteret (145), White Oak (81.5), and Jacksonville (62), and ahead of Swansboro (39.5) and Northside (35.5).

Senior Kosmas Fertittaboutis was third (36-11) in the triple jump and sixth (17-1-1/2) in the long jump, junior Brendan Parrella was fourth (3:09.4) in the 1,000-meter run, sophomore Henry Skeen was sixth (1:23.6) in the 500-meter dash, sophomore Kevin Guthrie was third (35-10) in the shot put, senior Cameron Barras was second (17-9) and junior Ian Webster was fifth (17-8-/2) in the long jump, and the 4x200-meter relay team finished second (1:43.0) to account for Topsail’s points.

The Topsail girls and boys travel to Swansboro Wednesday (Jan. 15) for their next meet.

He gets his music online.

His t-shirts at the mall.

And his drugs from his friend’s medicine cabinet.

53% of people who abuse prescription drugs get them from family or friends. Prevent your children, friends and relatives from abusing your own medication by securing your meds in places they cannot access.

BE AWARE. DON’T SHARE.®

LOCK YOUR MEDS.® www.lockyourmeds.org/nc

Supported by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services, with funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Opioid STR/Cures (Grant#1H79TI080257) and SPF-RX (Grant # 1U79SP022087).