Post & Voice 12.20.18

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Vol. 49, No.10

Thursday, December 20, 2018

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Burgaw family, firefighters narrowly miss death in fiery tractor-trailer crash

By Jefferson Weaver Contributing Writer A family moving to Burgaw narrowly escaped injury when a tractor-trailer slammed into an emergency vehicle and their car in Columbus County Dec. 10.

The N.C. Highway Patrol reported that Joseph Louis Zarrello of Whitestocking Road was driving a 2016 Volvo with a double trailer rig when he struck a Chevrolet Tahoe owned by AcmeDelco-Riegelwood Fire and Rescue, then smashed into a disabled car on U.S. 74-76 near the N.C. 11 intersection.

Trooper Brian Capps of the Highway Patrol said the Forest’s vehicle had lost a wheel and the fire department was called to help

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Visitors to the Merry Little Christmas Festival Sunday at Poplar Grove Plantation enjoyed April the horse, along with Santa, vendors, and plenty of Christmas cheer.

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Damage from Hurricane Florence kept Hampstead United Methodist from holding their annual Night in Bethlehem program this season. But church members wanted to do something for the community, so a living nativity was presented. Rain stopped the Friday program, but the church persevered and held the program Saturday evening.

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From Staff Reports Two weekends of rain out of the three in December before Christmas has put a damper on holiday events this season. But the Merry Little Christmas Festival at Poplar Grove Plantation is celebrating the holiday.

The event was held last weekend despite the rain and Poplar Grove will hold the festival over for another weekend.

The festival will be open to the public Saturday, Dec. 22 from 1 p.m. until

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David Forrest and his family, who listed an address of 601 Timberland Lane, Burgaw, were en route from South Carolina to their new home in Pender when Forrest’s 1997 Ford lost a wheel on the highway.

ADR firefighters deployed to assist the family, and blocked the lane using the Tahoe. Chief Steve Camlin was driving the Quick Response Vehicle. Camlin and his three volunteers all had emergency lights activated on their vehicles when Zarrello struck the Tahoe at around 55 miles per hour. “If they had been inside the vehicle, it would have

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7 p.m. At least 35 local arts and crafts vendors, as well as food trucks, will be set up across the back lawn of the historic site.

The cost of admission will be $5 for adults, and kids 12 and under will be admitted free. Self-guided tours of the decorated manor house will be offered throughout the day, as well.

Proceeds from the event go to help fund Poplar Grove Plantation activities and programs. For more details, visit www.poplargrove.org.

Violators will be fined for illegal dumping From Staff Reports The Pender County Sheriff ’s Office will enforce statutes regarding littering and illegal dumping of debris along the roadways. County officials have received numerous reports of illegal dumping along roadways – an act they claim will cost taxpayers millions of dollars to clean-up. “We are working with county emergency management and Pender County administration to aggressively enforce the littering laws,� said Alan Cutler, Pender County Sheriff.

Residents who witness illegal dumping of debris on Pender County’s roadways should report a license plate number, the company’s name and, if possible, a photo of the dumping. The non-emergency number to call is 910-259-1212. “We are monitoring the debris that is being left on the roadside,� said Tom Collins, Pender County Emergency Manager. “Commercial contractors are required to dispose of debris at the transfer station or an approved landfill.�

Collins said homeowners have until Dec. 21 to move their construction debris to the roadway – including along dirt roads. However, that is a service for Pender County homeowners and doesn’t include waste from commercial contractors. “Commercial contractors who dump debris along our roadways are in viola-

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Nature Conservancy acquires Black River land From Staff Reports The Nature Conservancy today announced that it has purchased property on the Black River that is home to the oldest trees east of the Rockies – bald cypress dating to Roman times.

Duke Energy, in conjunction with an agreement with the Cape Fear Conservation and Preservation Fund, provided $225,000 for the project, which the Conservancy is matching with dollars from private donors.

The Black River serves as the border between Pender County and Bladen County, as well as portions of Sampson County. “These trees are one of North Carolina’s and the country’s natural treasures,� said Conservancy Executive Director Kath-

erine Skinner. “We have protected more than 16,000 acres on the Black River.

But these trees are the centerpiece of that work.�

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

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Opinion Thursday, December 20, 2018, Page 3A

Welcome to my world

Regina Hill Post & Voice Columnist

Sorry kids I almost feel sorry for kids these days. The magic of childhood throws me into fits of nostalgia as I recall a carefree world of play reliant upon imagination and creativity. My cousins and I spent entire afternoons bouncing up and down on our Inchworms in open, outdoor spaces without fear of abduction.

Our parents weren’t worried that we’d be rounded up for transport to a third world country and sold into a slave trade cartel. We weren’t constantly bombarded with notifications from all manner of social media dinging every minute on electronic devices.

Our toys didn’t emit seizure inducing blinking lights and interactive robotic voices nor did many require the use of batteries. Toys weren’t celebrated for being gross or in poor taste and many promoted the use of hands-on manipulation or a storytelling component to foster active creative play.

Take baby dolls, for instance. Baby Alive was my favorite. She was soft, ate food which I prepared, drank from a special bottle and then discreetly pooped into her tiny disposable diaper. I spent many hours telling her stories, arranging playdates with my cousins’ baby dolls and ensuring that she was properly cared for.

Recently, I was perusing the toy aisle at a local store and was taken aback by the hardness of baby dolls. Literally, a lot of these babies were as hard as rocks and some were even the size of a toddler.

Although they could perform lots of functionsburping, walking, rapping, there seemed to be little potential for snuggling.

Recently, I was taken aback by an advertisement for a newly released toy. The Poopsy Slime Surprise Unicorn has officially set a new low for the modern-day toy.

This magical unicorn (four different unicorns are available-Whoopsie Doodle, Oopsie Starlight, Rainbow Brightstar, and Dazzle Darling) comes with its own glitter potty.

The fact that the slime poop exits a heart-shaped anus is beyond disturbing.

I’m not kidding. Owning this crude, slime-pooping unicorn will set a family back around $50 -although a poop keychain is included with each one.

Maybe this is a commentary on the decline of our society, but these nasty little toys are flying off the shelves.

Of course, the kids of the seventies and eighties experienced some shameful toy snafus with the Garbage Pail Kids and Monchichi, the creepy monkey doll, but overall Continued on page 4A

Notes from the Field

Jefferson Weaver

The Angel in the Trash Can The great outdoors Editor’s Note: After many years of looking forward to my favorite Christmas column, I finally thought to ask Jefferson for a photo of the Angel. And this year, we see her for the first time.

Since I began writing this column years ago, many of you have been kind enough to request it every year. It’s embrassing in a way, that folks begin asking me in Novermber about the “Angel” column. Some say it’s even become part of their family traditions. I appreciate that, but I didn’t write it for anyone’s praise.

I wrote it for myself, and for my mother, the late Lois Weaver.

As I always warn folks --if you want some of my twisted humor, blunt opinions, or odd logic, you’ll have to go somewhere else today. I’m leaving the politicians, the style makers, and the societal lemmings alone, since even they deserve a Christmas vacation.

Instead, please let me tell you about an angel in a trashcan.

The angel was found by a strong, stubborn woman named Lois. She was raising four children on her own. Times were tight, but they didn’t really want for much.

Still, Lois was worried about having Christmas presents. She worked one full-time and two part-time jobs. Work was hard to find in a resort town in midwinter, when the north wind froze parts of the Potomac River and a light snow made everyone hope for a white Christmas.

Most of the town was shuttered and dark; it made the town sadder in many ways. The once-grand hotels had become frowzy and rundown. One by one the old houses, the stores, the boardwalk and pavilion she’d known as a bobby-soxer were fading away.

A handful of businesses stayed open through the winter – there were two grocery stores (she worked in one), a hardware store, a department store (where she also worked part-time) and a clothing store for the wealthier folks. They were all decorated for Christmas, and Lois

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enjoyed seeing the lights, even though the ice and snow were cold through her stockings and the heavy socks pulled up almost to the hem of a home-made skirt.

Her other part-time job was around the corner from the fire station, at a little one-horse weekly newspaper. She was trying desperately to learn how to write “real” news; the owner only let her cover the “women’s news,” which she hated.

The editor was also divorced; he lived alone up the river in an old farmhouse with a beagle named Driver. He was a skinny, lonely man who wore sweatshirts under his suits to stay warm. He knew and loved her children, who reminded Continued on page 4A

Finding medical billing errors Dear Savvy Senior, After a recent hospital stay, I have a stack of confusing medical bills at home I need to decipher.

I’ve heard these bills frequently contain mistakes.

How do I spot them to ensure I’m not paying more than I need to be?

Cautious Carol Dear Carol, Medical billing errors and overcharging is not uncommon. According to the American Medical Association, 7 percent of medical bills in 2013 had errors, and other groups estimate that figure to be much higher. Unfortunately, untangling those mistakes is almost always up to you. Here are some tips and tools that can help.

Check for errors To help you get a grip on your medical bills and check for errors, you need to familiarize yourself with what your insurance does and doesn’t cover.

Then you need to carefully review the explanation of benefits from your insurer, and the invoices you receive from your doctor, hospital and/or outpatient facility providers.

These invoices need to be itemized bills detailing the charges for every procedure, test, service and supply you received.

If you didn’t receive an itemized invoice, request it from your health care providers. And if the invoices contain any confusing billing codes or abbreviations that you don’t understand, ask them for an explanation. You can also look up most medical billing codes online by going to any online search engine and typing in “CPT” followed by the

code number.

Once you receive and decode the invoices, keep your eyes peeled for these mistakes: s 4YPOS )NCORRECT BILLing codes, a misspelled name or a wrong policy number. s $OUBLE BILLING "Eing charged twice for the same services, drugs, or supplies. s #ANCELED WORK #HARGing for a test your doctor ordered, then canceled. s 0HANTOM SERVICES "Eing charged for services, test or treatments that were never received. s 5P CODING )NFLATED charges for medications and supplies. s )NCORRECT LENGTH OF stay: Most hospitals will charge for the admission day, but not for day of discharge. Be sure you’re not paying for both. s )NCORRECT ROOM CHARGes: Being charged for a private room, even if you stayed in a semi-private room. s )NFLATED OPERATING room fees: Being billed for more time than was actually used. Compare the charge with your anesthesiologist’s records.

To make sure the charges on your bill are reasonably priced, your insurance provider may of fer an online price transparency tool, or use the Healthcare Blue Book ( h e a l t h c a re bl u e b o o k . com) or Guroo (guroo. com). These are free resources that let you look up the going rate of many procedures, tests or services in your area.

Make corrections If you find errors or have questions about charges, contact your insurer and your health care provider’s billing office. When you call, be sure you write down the date, time and name of the person you speak to and a summary of the conversation, in case you need to refer back to it at a later time.

If there’s a billing code error or some other mistake that’s easily correctable, ask your health care provider to resubmit a corrected claim to your insurance company.

Get Help If you aren’t able to resolve the dispute on your own, you may want to consider hiring a medical billing advocate to work on your behalf. To find someone, try sites like billadvocates.com or claims.org.

Most advocates charge an hourly fee – somewhere between $50 and $200 per hour – for their services, or they may work on a contingency basis, earning a commission of 25 percent to 35 percent of the amount they save you.

If you’re a Medicare beneficiary, another resource is your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). They provide free counseling and can help you understand your medical bills and Medicare coverage. To find a local SHIP counselor visit shiptacenter. org, or call 800-633-4227.

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.

They paved Paradise, and put up a parking lot, lamented Joni Mitchell in 1970. I was back in college, out of the Navy since 1968, and thought America and the world faced the New Enlightenment with open eyes and filled with fresh enthusiasm.

After all, man had walked on the Moon the year before.

That same year, Ohio’s Cuyahoga River caught fire and brought America’s attention to the dreadful condition of some of the country’s polluted waterways. A much bigger fire in 1952 had destroyed a million dollars worth of docks and buildings near Cleveland. Industrial discharge into the river tributary of Lake Erie and the history of fires lead to the Clean Water Act of 1972.

We have met the enemy, and he is us, Wrote Walt Kelly, and his 1970 Earth Day poster helped focus the nation’s attention to the lack of regulations to protect the land, air and water resources thay had been taken for granted.

Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone, Mitchell observed in her song, The Big Yellow Taxi.

Wilmington is growing fast, and the paving is heading this way, a ribbon of asphalt carrying more vehicles and families out to our Hampstead and Pender County countryside, and like hot asphalt oozing along its path until it meets an immovable obstruction, flowing around one of the jewels of coastal southeast North Carolina, Holly Shelter.

The uniqueness of the Holly Shelter/Bear Garden/Angola Bay wetlands areas also limit their development, with wet bottomlands, a floodplain, and rivers that flood.

These limitations are also the salvation from development, and a forwardlooking management plan for the gamelands points to a restoration of the longleaf pine forest.

My own interest in the place is that of enthusiast, enjoying the birds, rare plants, and wild beauty of the pine savannas. It’s open for driving through during the hunting sea-

son, with Sunday now the only non-hunting day, and open for hiking when the gates close. It’s popular with hunters, and more: birding, bicycling, geocaching, hiking, walking the dogs, wildflower hunting, snake hunting, more and more non-hunting activities.

George Washington, during his Southern Tour in 1791, recognized the uniqueness of the area, and noted in his journal: The whole Road from Newbern to Wilmington (except in a few places of small extent) passes through the most barren country I ever beheld; especially in the parts nearest the latter; which is no other than a bed of white sand.

In places, however, before we came to these, if the ideas of poverty could be separated from the Sand, the appearances of it are agreeable, resembling a lawn well covered with evergreens, and a good verdure below from a broom or coarse grass which having sprung since the burning of the Woods had a neat and handsome look especially as there were parts entirely open — and others with ponds of water, which contributed not a little to the beauty of the scene.

In my early years, long ago, I was an enthusiastic dirt bike rider, with a lightweight Yamaha MX-250, geared for lowend power, and I road it all around Sumter National Forest, and along a powerline and a pipeline right-of-way. It was great fun, with many more dirt bike riders enjoying the unique features of the area: creeks, hills, logging roads, and wetland bottoms.

Dirt bike tires have aggressive treads, designed to dig in and provide traction in mud and soft soil. They also do great damage to sensitive areas, quickly churning active trails into ruts. And that’s part of the fun, taking man and machine through the biggest challenges, through mud and water, over rough ground, rocks, downed limbs and more, up muddy hills and down again.

In all my years of street bikes, I never had an injury. On my dirt bikes, pretty much every trip ended with trail rash; scrapes, bruises, a couple of broken toes; nothing serious, just normal wear and tear, literally.

I was young and it was fun, and that was all that mattered, to us.

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Mud truck’ tire ruts - damage to the roads, ditches and the sensitive areas in Holly Shelter

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My Spin

Tom Campbell

The ideal 2019 New Year’s Resolution While many are fretting over the just-right Christmas present, tackling last-minute holiday details or preparing for years-end, many of North Carolina’s high school seniors have the added stress of preparing applications for college.

Unless you parent a

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Continued from page 3A at us as desirables at all, even though we usually stuck to the trails and logging roads, and not out in the forests.

There are great ruts along the roads in Holly Shelter, too, with several donut churned up parking areas, and roadsides with deep scars, now chewed up by off-road equipped trucks. Great fun, maybe, for the off-roaders, but leaving the roads in pretty poor shape for everyone else. And many of the ruts destroy Venus’ flytrap and pitcher plant habitat.

Once, I saw a truck that had, in fact, jumped the ditch and came to a stop well into the field alongside.

As more and more non-

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Continued from page 3A him so much of his own son and daughter he couldn’t see anymore. Lois knew he had gifts for her kids, and she was wondering how she could afford to give him something in return, something that wouldn’t seem forward.

Lois cut down an alley toward the back of the department store, taking a longer route but one that would avoid some of the wind off the bay. The alley went between a line of fading summer-houses and the business district.

Her mother had invited the editor over to share supper with the family one night. Lois wanted to pick up a few more small decorations for the big Christmas tree, and maybe the ingredients for an applesauce cake. She thought the cake would be a good gift for the editor, and maybe it would help him put on some weight.

She was still thinking about Christmas presents when she spotted the angel in the trashcan.

The old doll didn’t look like much of an angel; it was a china doll thrown out with some other junk from one of the old homes.

The paint was cracked, much of the hair was gone, and its legs were missing. The doll lay embarrassed in the trashcan, a body of stained white cloth stuffed with cotton.

The woman stopped for a moment, knocked the snow off the doll and quickly shoved it into her pocketbook, worried someone might think she was rooting through trashcans.

At the department store, she bought a dollar’s worth of decorations with her week’s lunch

high school student it is hard to understand the intense pressure and competition in getting accepted into schools of their choosing. It’s not uncommon for students to apply to as many as 15 institutions, a time consuming and expensive process. Many believe their future success depends on this one decision.

Why so much pressure?

Beginning in elementary grades we directly or indirectly impress on students that future happiness and financial well-being depends on a college degree. Our college-oriented school curriculum is predicated on the belief that everyone can and should get a college degree. This mantra has become accepted truth.

The My Future NC Commission engaged a Gallop organization study

and 94 percent of those surveyed affirmed it was important to complete a degree or certification program after high school, adding the additional education helps to get a good job and a good job helps them have a high quality of life.

There is a huge disconnect between our conditioning, however, and reality. Only 34 percent of North Carolina adults have an associate or higher degree, according to the Hunt Institute.

That disconnect gets even worse. North Carolina invests almost $10,000 per year for each student in grades k-12. After graduation, we continue to contribute significant state moneys for in-state students at our public universities and community colleges and provide tuition tax credits for private schools. Sadly, we

have no pathway, no real plan to invest in those not travelling the higher education road.

Perhaps we don’t want to admit the obvious truth that some can’t or don’t want college. Maybe we just aren’t sure how to develop a sophisticated alternative track or aren’t willing commit the funding necessary to do so.

Whatever the reasons, however, the result is discrimination bordering on elitism, essentially picking winners and losers.

Don’t get us wrong.

We know the benefits of a higher education degree and encourage every student to consider that path, but we also acknowledge that two-thirds won’t get that degree. Many European countries have a plan, starting as early as the 7th grade, where students choose between a college curriculum or

a vocational track. North Carolina has paid lip service to the concept, but we are too timid to acknowledge that college isn’t for everyone and haven’t put our determination, best efforts or real money behind the concept.

Imagine a program where the first two years of high school are the traditional curriculum. Beginning year three, time is split between a choice of structured vocational programs (employing our community colleges) with subsidized internships or work programs, a path that could require two or more years, depending on the vocational path chosen.

Think of the great advantages. Many more would be better trained and earn higher incomes, benefitting our economy as well as public tax coffers. Employers, already

complaining about finding workers with needed skills, would fill vacant job openings. If we are willing to pay companies thousands of dollars to bring new jobs to our state, why not invest in people on the front end?

Businesses want to come where there’s a ready work force.

That’s a New Year’s resolution worth making…and keeping!

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

hunting users discover the hiking, biking and birding opportunities in the hunting area, there is a need for more adequate signage: non-hunters can not be faulted for being unaware of the special conditions during hunting season. Recently I was talking to hunter who was showing me how he tracked his hunting dogs with a GPS system, and a guy came by on a bicycle, looking very much like a deer to a novice and eager hunter, maybe, only head and shoulders visible above and behind a high expanse of tall grasses.

The hunter expressed alarm at the many bikers who were oblivious to the danger.

I waved the biker over and suggested he would be much safer with an orange vest, and he very

much agreed, and told us he was from out of the area, and was unaware of the hunting days.

From the publication, Natural Area Inventory of Pender County, funded by the North Carolina North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, in 2000: Pender County contains some of the most biologically significant habitat along the U.S. Atlantic Coast. There are several species that occur in this region of North Carolina and nowhere else in the world. The county has an exceptionally large number of rare plants and animals, as well as an exceptionally large number of natural community types. Among these are 83 plant species and 65 animal species that are recognized as rare at the State or Federal level.

It is a wonderful asset to Pender County, and the whole of North Carolina.

Historically, it seems to have been managed mainly for hunting as a Wildlife Management Area. Even so, there are many agencies with an interest in the area, and a listing of the State Wildlife Grants listed in the NC Natural Resources Annual Report Program 2007-2008, as this partial list shows: Sensitive Species Data Management; Survey of Priority Amphibians and Reptiles in the Piedmont of North Carolina; Survey PriorityAmphibians and Reptiles in Coastal North Carolina; Urban Wildlife Management; Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation; Statewide Amphibian Call Survey Program; Piedmont Game

land Songbird Surveys; Western NC Bat Surveys; WNC Reptile Inventories; WNC Amphibian Inventories; WNC Small Mammal Surveys; Peregrine Falcon Inventory; WNC Game lands Songbird Inventory; Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel Inventory; Wildlife Diversity Federal Aid Coordination; Partners in Flight, Coastal/Piedmont Region Waterbird Investigations; CURE Songbird and Habitat Surveys; Coastal Region Waterbird Management; Piedmont Cooperative Land Conservation (PCLCP).

The Holly Shelter Game Land Management 20152025 (available at ncwildlife.org) identifies the area as, on an inside title page, “NC Wildlife’s Crown Jewels.”

The Crown Jewels are showing signs of

abuse, with litter along the roads, and deep ruts churned up by fun-loving mud truck drivers, existing signs shot through with bullet holes, and tree trunks shattered by back stopping targets for shooting practice.

There are no signs at the Holly Shelter entrance with seasonal hunting day schedules, no signs advising non-hunting visitors to wear orange on hunting days, no signs advising off-road pickup drivers to not churn up the roads and roadsides. No Do Not Litter signs..

I’ve seen information boards at several boat ramps in the area, with an explanation of features, the rules, and suggestions for its use. I think that would be a wonderful asset to have at the entrances to Holly Shelter.

money – some lace, gold embroidery floss, and tiny pearl buttons. The manager happily agreed to let her work some more hours through Christmas.

That night she used the lace and a scrap of old silk to make a dress for the angel. The floss made a tiny halo, and tinfoil and cardboard made a perfect set of wings. She wove a loop into the back of the dress to hang the angel on the tree.

She also made the cake for the editor, and the extra hours at the store bought some things for her mother and the children.

The angel was a gift to herself.

She married the editor a little over a year later, and they had a son. For decades, her family always knew the Christmas tree was finished when Lois hung the angel.

Even when Parkinson’s and dementia made it hard, Mother hung the angel to signify the tree was complete.

The angel was misplaced on the first holiday after my mother died, but Miss Rhonda found it at the last minute and made sure Mother’s angel was on our tree.

Each year, I think I will send the angel to one of my sisters, either Becky or Sharron, so they can tell their children and grandchildren about the angel. They remember the year Mother made the angel. Yet I fear the angel might get lost in the overdecorating which helps both of them get in the Christmas spirit.

Next year, I think. I just can’t quite turn the angel loose this year. It’s hard to turn your back on a tradition.

There’s another tradition at our house, one I’m

sure many of you share.

We always watch Jimmy Stewart’s movie, somewhere along the line dur-

ing the season. A couple of times in that movie, someone will repeat the old saying about an angel

getting its wings every time a bell rings.

That may or may not be the case – but I can guar-

antee that sometimes only a mother can see an angel in a trashcan.

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By Dr. Ray W. Mendenhall Contributing Writer Arise shine for your Light has come, and the glory of the Lord of the Lord is risen upon you.

For darkness shall cover the earth and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise upon you and God’s Glory will shine upon you.

Isaiah 60: 1-2 In Him [Jesus] was life and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness cannot overcome it.

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I know many churches use them as a focus of worship in advent. In the advent wreath we practices the rising, the spreading, the dawning of light that marks the coming of Christ.

Yet the advent wreath symbolizes more than just light. In in number, arrangement and colors, it speaks volumes about

Jesus and his way.

The advent wreath forms a circle of four candles surrounding a taller central candle. It represent the great circle of God’s love. In Advent and Christmas, we complete a circle, the eternal circle of God’s love, the endless circle of God’s care for us, the circle of God’s promise that has no beginning and no end but continues to encircle us and all of creation.

The practice of lighting one candle then a second, third and fourth point us to the growing of God’s light in our world and marks our progression towards the pinnacle of God’s love in the birth of Jesus Christ. The scripture readings for each

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

ST. MARY’S CHURCH

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

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

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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

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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: 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

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

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

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.

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that sometimes come.

Light, hope, joy, peace; all of them are a part of the Christmas story and each find their place in the advent wreath. Embrace the light and life of the wreath. Gather the joy and hope and peace.

It’s all there in the story and we find it told so eloquently in the tradition of the Advent Wreath.

God rest you merry gentlefolk, let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day; To save us all from satan’s power when we were gone astray.

O tidings of Comfort and Joy, Comfort and Joy; O tidings of Comfort and Joy.�

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purpose for the world and all of life.

Pink as a color is a mix of purple and white.

Purple speaks of the procession of royalty, Christ coming to be Lord.; white symbolizes purity and light. The pink candle lit as the third candle of advent also symbolizes joy, t, the joy Mary found in the news of the coming of the Messiah, the joy of all creation at the divine action of God at Christmas.

The green of the wreath is evergreen. Evergreen reminds us of eternal life. The evergreen does not fade or wither with winter. It wears its lush green year around, a sign of life that lives even throughout the harsh and uncertain realities of life

from 10 a.m until noon.

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

Send church news and events to posteditor@post-voice.com

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

910-259-2364 or 910-285-4005

candle recount the story of Christ’s coming from prophecy to birth.

The colors of the candles tell a story, too, three purple candles and one pink. The purple candles speaks of royalty, Christ comes to rule over us, our passions, our whims, our inclination- good and bad. Christ comes to rule over us and show us a better way. In the tradition of David, the great King of Israel, Jesus comes to bring justice and peace.

The pink candle is often called the Mary candle. It speaks of Mary’s role in the birth of Christ.

Mary’s faith and obedience to God’s Will, despite the personal cost to her, is a sign itself of true faith in Jesus Christ and God’s

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

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Obituaries

John William “Buddy” Harts ROCKY POINT -- John William “Buddy” Harts, 70 of 96 Grape Road, Rocky Point, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 at Lower Caper Fear Hospice.

He was born in Forsyth County, July 19 1948, the son of the late William Frank Harts and Joy Hancock Harts. He was also preceded by his grandparents Franklin Keith Harts, and Amanda Watkins Harts.

John Lawton Hancock, Agnes Hooker Hancock, as well as his stepdaughter, Nancy Russ Carter, and his nephew, Jacob Gareth Harts.

Buddy is survived by his wife Mary Caison Russ Harts, son John William Harts Jr., both of the home, sister Elleen Harts Shannon of Rocky Point, Garry Harts of Shallotte, four nephews, two grandnephews and three step grandchildren.

He was employed by Babcock & Wilcox before its closing, and later by Corning Inc. Before his health declined, Buddy enjoyed going fishing with his uncle and cousins, as well as clamming and oystering.

His pet chihuahua, Bambi, of 13 years, was a great comfort to him during his illness, and preceded him in death by less than a month.

No services are planned

at this time, but Buddy will live on through the memories of his family.

Harold “Bill” Lynn Lunsford, Sr. ROCKY POINT -- Harold “Bill” Lynn Lunsford, Sr., 81, of Rocky Point passed peacefully at home with his beloved family at his side.

He was bor n Feb. 28, 1937 in Pender County, the son of the late Gurley and Geneva Bonham Lunsford.

Also, lovingly remembered is their daughter, Linda Sellars; brother, Morris Lunsford and sister, Ruby Rivenbark, all who preceded Bill in death.

Bill is survived by his cherished wife of 61 years, Betty Mitchell Lunsford; children, Brenda Lanier and husband Stephen, Harold L. Lunsford, Jr. and wife Beth, Patrick Lunsford and wife Sherry, and Heather Sawyer; son-in-law, Dewayne Sellars; twelve grandchildren; sixteen g reat grandchildren; one great great granddaughter soon to be born; brothers, Robert “Bobby” Lunsford and wife Marie, Howard Lunsford and wife Faye and Wayne Lunsford and wife Lynette; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

The family received friends 1-2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with fu-

neral beginning at 2 p.m.

The Rev. David Knowles conducted the service.

Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Park.

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

Joyce Sherrod Walker Joyce Sherrod Walker 69, departed this life Nov. 24, 2018. Joyce was born to the late Ira Lee and Celestine Sherrod of Mt. Olive.

She was married to the late Charlie Rayfield Walker of the Walkertown community in Burgaw. She was

employed at Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw as a nursing assistant.

She leaves to cherish her memories: Two sons: Marion Fryar of Durham, Zackari Walker, wife Latasha of Rocky Point; One sister, Betty Sutton, husband Tom of Mt. Olive; Two brothers, Douglas Sherrod and Kenneth Sherrod (wife Lisa) both of Mt. Olive.

A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 at Nixon Lewis Funeral Home chapel in Burgaw.

Burial followed in the Walkertown Cemetery.

The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at Nixon Lewis Funeral Home in Burgaw.

The family was served

by Nixon Lewis Funeral Home and Cremation Service Burgaw. Electronic condolences may be left at nixonlewisfuneralhome. com.

CFCC welding class makes blueberry for Burgaw New Year’s Eve When Al Meadowcroft was asked to craft a blueberry, he must of thought Pender County’s tourism and parks departments were a bit crazy.

However, when Meadowcroft, the instructor of the welding program at the Cape Fear Community College Burgaw campus, learned of the purpose of the task, he and his classes were “all in.”

Cape Fear Community College welding classes designed and crafted the frame of the blueberry that will be lowered in the first

New Year’s Eve Blueberry Drop.

“This program offers day and night welding classes,” said Meadowcroft.

“We involved both our day and night classes.”

The class welded aluminum straps and gently formed the straps into the shape of a blueberry.

The six-foot frame is lightweight at approximately 20-lbs.

“We have about 15 hours of work involved,” said Meadowcroft.

The CFCC prog ram offers instruction on all

types of welding, including stick, TIG, and MIG. It is a program that offers a full educational experience with hands-on instruction that provides students with workforce ready skills. Meadowcroft said his students find local jobs quickly.

The classes even had suggestions on how to lower the blueberry in the New Year’s countdown.

“This is a perfect example of the community working together for a family-friendly event,” said Pete Cowan, Burgaw

Joshua Roberts, a student in the Cape Fear Community College welding program, assisted in construction of the blueberry for the first Blueberry Drop. Pictured left to right are Zach White, Al Meadowcroft, Joshua Roberts, and Pender County Tourism Staff Member Olivia Dawson.

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“We were happy to contribute to the Blueberry Drop,” said Meadowcroft.

The Blueberry Drop is sponsored by the NC Blueberry Festival, the Town of Burgaw, and Pender County. The drop will begin Dec. 31, at 5 p.m. Eaglewing, an

Eagles tribute band, will perform. The countdown will take place just before 7 p.m., which is midnight on Greenwich Mean Time.

“This will be a fun event for the entire family,” said Tammy Proctor, Pender County Tourism director.

“We are excited to begin

such a unique tradition here in Burgaw, “said Zachary White, Pender County Parks and Recreation Supervisor. “With this celebration we are offering our residents and visitors a unique way to ring in the New Year and celebrate the local Blueberry industry.”

December 13, 2018

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Pender County households containing a person aged 60 or more, or someone receiving disability benefits and services can apply for help covering the cost of heating their homes.

Households can apply from Jan. 2 through Mar.

29, The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program provides eligible households with a one-time payment to their heating vendor to offset the high cost of heating during the cold-weather months.

To be eligible, a person

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must: have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets eligibility criteria, Pender County households that want to apply for energy assistance must apply in person at a Pender County Department of Social Services office.

December 13th, Crossword Solution:

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist

When my oldest son was in school his science teacher explained to the class that the Milky Way is the galaxy we live in.

One student asked how the Milky Way got its name and Turner spoke up saying that it was a glowing white stripe that you could see in the night sky.

His teacher disagreed.

Not because it was a glowing white stripe in the night sky, just that it cannot be seen, except by special electronic equipment.

After class he asked the teacher if she meant it could not be seen now or that it could never be seen.

She responded that it cannot be seen now or in the past unless using something to enhance the light from it and usually in spectrums we cannot see with human eyes.

When he tried to explain she was wrong, he was slightly reprimanded and asked to drop the debate.

The fact is, the Milky Way can be seen, and I had shown it to him on a trip to the mountains in the past. However, most places in the United States, especially urban and even suburban areas, it is nearly impossible to discern from the light pollution.

To me, the stars are fascinating, especially under dark clear skies. When the opportunity arose to have a comet that potentially

could be the brightest in several decades and a meteor shower would converge on the same night, I had to get to a place to be able to see the wonders of the heavens.

It so happens the Outer Banks of North Carolina have some of the darkest skies in the eastern half of the United States. They are not quite Badlands and Yellowstone dark skies, but they are pretty close.

A couple of photographer friends and myself headed there to capture the meteor shower, some star trails and hopefully Comet 46P, although it was a little early to see the comet without aid.

As fun as it was to shoot, it was even more enjoyable watching Alex witness the skies.

Alex is from the north

and it was his first trip to the Outer Banks. The lighthouses fascinated him as they do many people. In fact, the lighthouses are one of my favorite things about coastal waters.

But once the sun set and the skies lit up like a Christmas tree with stars upon stars shining under the canopy of darkness, his expression changed.

To follow the Christmas tree comment prior, he became like a kid on Christmas mor ning. In fact, we all did. The meteor shower, which from the not-so-hype it was getting prior, we thought would be mediocre at best.

Instead, under those dark skies, God’s fireworks were streaking everywhere and at times as prolific as 10 per minute.

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men with thousands of dollars of camera equipment saying ‘there’s one. Hey, there goes another. Wow, did you see that one?!?”

Giggling and laughing the whole time as the show unfolded.

It was that type of night.

In fact, it was that way from dusk ‘til dawn, as we stayed up the entire night shooting and watching and talking. It did make me wonder as I often do with things like this, how awesome it must have been for those that lived hundreds of years ago to see this every clear night.

Then the thought crossed my mind, that maybe only a few really appreciated it, because the Milky Way, the stars and the meteors were common place, so it was actually not as awe inspiring once people became adults.

Much like we are today with things that we take for granted.

So perhaps, our technological age that brings about all this artificial light from our civilized areas is a bridge to help us gain that childlike awe we should have always had when viewing the heavens.

It is certainly something to think about as we approach the holiday season with all things we should not take for granted.

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

He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor.

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

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.

Tax-Aide is a charitable non-profit program administered by the AARP Foundation. It is a free nationwide confidential service.

Tax returns are prepared and e-filed by volunteers who are trained and certified in the preparation of tax returns, and who are

committed to delivering a high quality service to local citizens who use this service. As stated above, this service is provided at no cost to the taxpayer.

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 returns, 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 r-

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions/Committees: Name of Board Advisory Board of Health 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 3 2 2 7 1 2

Positions/Categories Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist*** District 3, District 4 Low Income Rep., Private Sector Rep. Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking District 3 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.

THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: January 2, 2019

TIME OF HEARINGS:

Christmas tree disposal T h e Pe n d e r C o u n t y residents may dispose of their Christmas trees at the Rocky Point and Hampstead Convenience Centers for three weeks following Christmas.

“We will accept Christmas trees through Jan. 15,” said Kenny Keel, Pender County Public Utilities director.

Christmas lights and ornaments should be removed from the trees prior to disposal.

The Rocky Point Convenience Center is located at 16232 N.C. Hwy. 210. The center is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Closed Sundays

and Wednesdays.

The Hampstead Convenience Center is open Mondays through Saturdays 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sundays 1-7 p.m. The Hampstead center is located at 250 Transfer Station Rd. Christmas trees left in storm-related debris piles will not be accepted by the hurricane debris contractor.

Holiday hours Pender County Convenience Sites will close at 3 p.m. Christmas Eve, and will remain closed through Christmas Day. All locations will resume normal operating hours beginning Dec. 26.

Town of Burgaw Government News December 20, 2018 GARBAGE & RECYCLING PICK-UP DATE CHANGES Due to the holidays, the following dates have been scheduled for garbage and recycling pick-up: Week of Christmas Town wide household garbage and west side recycling will be picked up on Thursday, December 27th Week of New Years Town wide household garbage and east side recycling will be picked up on Thursday, January 3rd

ance coverage, including Forms1095- A, B or C, if applicable, as well as details of itemized deductions if applicable.

If the taxpayer has been the beneficiary of forgiven credit card debt, or indebtedness against their principal residence, they should bring any documents 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.

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 property owner. Applications may be downloaded from our website at www.townofburgaw.com. For more information please contact the Town Clerk at 910-663-3441 or via email at townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Utility Technician - The Town of Burgaw is currently seeking a Public Works Utility Technician. Visit the town website at www.townofburgaw.com for more information. Excellent benefits package; salary range is $31,035-$43.448 based on qualifications and experience. Qualified applicants may pick up a detailed job description and an employment application at the Town of Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N. Walker St, Burgaw NC or download from the website.

Please return completed applications and resumes to Kimberly Rivenbark at 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or krivenbark@townofburgaw.com. Position open until filled. Posted December 10, 2018. EOE CALENDAR December 24-26 December 27 December 31 January 1 January 3

Town Offices Closed for Christmas Trash pick-up/west side recycling pick-up Blueberry Drop 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Town Offices Closed for New Years Trash pick-up/east side recycling pick-up

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

12/20/2018 REQUST FOR PROPOSALS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Notice is hereby given that proposals will be received by Pender County, North Carolina, until 5:00 P.M. EST, Friday, January 11, 2019, for the following Professional Services to be provided to said jurisdiction: HURRICANE FLORENCE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP)/ FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE (FMA) PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES Project Summary: Pender County suffered significant damage to residential housing during Hurricane Florence in September 2018. The county is soliciting turnkey professional planning and project management services required to undertake the following activities: 1) Submit Letters of Interest and applications for, and manage, proposed Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) elevation, reconstruction, and acquisition activities for all federally declared disasters and annual FMA application cycles occurring prior to December 1, 2021. These activities are to be conducted with FEMA funds pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act, the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994, and the State of North Carolina’s Flood Mitigation Administrative Plan, as administered by the NC Division of Emergency Management.

Upon selection of a qualified consultant(s), Pender County will enter into contractual agreements with the consultant(s), based upon the planning and management needs to be determined by the county and the prospective funding agencies.

Following contract negotiations with the planning and management consultant, the county plans to undertake a similar effort to procure professional engineering services required for the elevation and reconstruction components of HMGP/FMA projects.

This is not a request for professional engineering services.

The contact for this project is:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

DATE OF HEARINGS:

inspections have been issued. Approximately 99 percent of home inspections have been completed.

Transitional Sheltering Assistance is an option using participating hotel/ motels to help survivors identify short or long-term housing solutions. The current number of households checked in is 39 Travel trailers and manufactured housing units may be provided for eligible applicants.

As of Dec. 10, 93 temporary housing units have been licensed in Pender County.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD

AARP Tax Aide free tax preparation available Appointments are being 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

From Staff Reports Pender County residents have received nearly $113.9 million in state and federal funds. Nearly $16 million in state and federal grants have gone to 2,585 homeowners and renters.

As of Dec. 10, 1,251 flood insurance claims have been filed. An estimated $57.9 million in claims have been paid to date.

Nearly $40 million in U.S. SBA low-interest disaster loans have been approved for 703 homeowners and businesses.

Individual assistance As of Dec. 11, 7,023 home

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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 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 GI, General Industrial 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. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning and Community Development Department Offices.

Master Development Plan Revision and Preliminary Plat approval Signature Top Sail NC, Ltd. applicant, on behalf of Capstone Ventures LLC., and Ruth C. Kalmar Lewis et al, owners, is requesting a revision to the previously approved Master Development Plan for the mixed-use development known as Wyndwater. Specifically, this request is to increase the overall project area from ± 221.90 acres to 234.12 acres and to add phases 8 and 9 for Preliminary Plat approval. The subject properties are zoned PD, Planned Development zoning district. The properties are located to the east of US HWY 17 north of Doral Drive (SR 1693), northwest of Sloop Point Loop Road (SR 1563), south and east of the Cardinal Acres Lane (private) in the Topsail Township. The properties may be further identified by Pender County PIN(s): 4214-13-4701-0000, 4214-22-4269-0000, 4214-22-4164-0000, 4214-22-4048-0000, and 4214-22-5196-0000.

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

Kyle M. Breuer, AICP, Director Planning and Community Development 805 S. Walker Street PO Box 1519 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1202 / kbreuer@pendercountync.gov Each proposer must submit complete proposals in the format provided in the RFP. Proposals must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked "HURRICANE FLORENCE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM AND FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE, PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES - SPECIAL PROJECT RFP" in the lower left corner of the envelope. Mailed, delivered, or e-mailed proposals must be received by no later than 5:00 P.M. EST, Friday, January 11, 2019, to be considered.

Proposals will be rated by the County staff prior to recommendation of an award of any contract. Procurement of planning/management firms will be accomplished in accordance with 2CFR200 and the North Carolina General Statutes relating to procurement of professional services.

A hard-copy of the Request for Proposals is available at the Planning and Community Development offices at 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or may be found on the County’s website at: www.pendercountync.gov For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning Dept. 805 S Walker St Burgaw NC 28425 Phone 910-259-1202

NOTICE OF HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURES

Pender County Government Offices will be closed on the following dates in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays: Monday, December 24, 2018 Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Tuesday, January 1, 2019

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Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-1067 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

CHRISTOPHER BRYAN PARKER, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO MILTON BRYAN PARKER 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 7.86 acres, Parcel ID Number 3204-83-3964-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

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

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 21, 2018.

This day, November 27, 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

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NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE PENDER COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 18 CVD 271 MARINE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs.

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS

BY PUBLICATION NICOLE KEITH, Defendant.

To: Nicole Keith 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: Money owed, which is more completely described in the Complaint for Pender County File Number 18 CVD 271, to collect the money owed.

You are required to make a defense to such pleading not later than January 14, 2019, which is forty (40) days from the first date of publication.

Upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 5th day of December, 2018.

MEWBORN & DESELMS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW By:Brett J. DeSelms Kathryn A. Nunalee Attorney for Plaintiff 829 Gum Branch Road, Suite C Jacksonville, NC 28540 Telephone: (910) 455-9755

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William Joseph Schwenzer, deceased, late of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 15th day of March, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 5th day of December, 2018.

William Jason Schwenzer Executor of the Estate of William Joseph Schwenzer c/o Charles T. Busby Attorney at Law P.O. Box 818 Hampstead, NC 28443-0818 #8439 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3/2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Faye C. Allen, late of 507 E. Fremont Street, Burgaw, N.C., 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 at Post Office Box 625, 107 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 6th day of March, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 13th day of December, 2018.

John Lewis Allen, Jr., Executor of the Estate of Faye C. Allen Zachary S. Rivenbark, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #8438 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3/2019 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 Edith B. Cobb, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Edith B. Cobb, to present them to the undersigned on or before March 14, 2019 at 176 Bayshore Drive, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 13th day of December, 2018.

Rickey L. Cobb 176 Bayshore Drive Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 #8435 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3/2019

Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE UNDERSIGNED, Linda L. Hayes, having qualified on the 26th day of November, 2018, as Administrator of the Estate of Emma Christine Glover (2018-E-445), deceased, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said Estate that they must present them to the undersigned at DAVID E. ANDERSON, PLLC, 9111 Market Street, Suite A, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28411, on or before the 11th day of March, 2019, or the claims will be forever barred thereafter, and this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make prompt payment to the undersigned at the above address.This 6th day of

December, 2018.

Linda L. Hayes Administrator ESTATE OF EMMA CHRISTINE GLOVER David Anderson Attorney at Law 9111 Market St, Ste A Wilmington, NC 28411

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 18 SP 83 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust of Ralph Lee Register, Mortgagor-Grantor To Anthony L. Register, Substitute Trustee, And Mark A. Smith, successor in interest to Lester E. Smith, deceased, and wife, Annette M. Smith, deceased Noteholder As recorded in Deed of Trust Book 2941, Page 079.

Under and by virtue of an Order made and entered by the Clerk of Court, Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pender County, North Carolina, on the 14th day of August, 2018, and the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust from Ralph Lee Register to Fuss Law Firm, PC, Trustee, for Lester E. Smith and wife, Annette M. Smith, Beneficiary, recorded in Book 2941 at Page 79 in the Pender County, North Carolina, Registry, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Courthouse door of the Pender County Judicial Building, Burgaw, North Carolina, at 11:00 a.m. on the 3rd day of January, 2019, the real estate conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in Pender County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lots No. 13 and 14 according to a map entitled “Survey Sketch for C. Heide Trask, Jr.” prepared by Milton R. Walton, Jr., a copy of which was attached to deed from Nell H. Trask (widow) to Stephen Robinson and wife, Georgie Mae Robinson recorded in Book 509, Page 61, Pender County Registry.

The record owner of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds of Pender County, is Ralph Lee Register, deceased. The heirs of Ralph Lee Register, whose ownership interests are not reflected in the public records of Pender County are: Kenneth Register 101 Lambs Court Wilmington, NC 28412 Donald Register PO Box 11319 Wilmington, NC 28404 Jeffrey Dent 215 South Taylor St. Fallon, NV 89406 Dorothy McCormick 4722 Ilex Drive Wilmington, NC 28412 Terri Dent Ritter 315 Simon Blvd Dr. Henderson, NV 89014 Christine Dent McIntyre 1793 Scenic Avenue Freeland, WA 98249 Melody Dent 11707 Pierce Court Fredericksburg, VA 22407 Teressa Lemoine 11304 Patrick Henry Dr. Fredericksburg, VA 22407 Mark Smith 3999 42nd Street N St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Cassandra Dent 11707 Pierce Court Fredericksburg, VA 22407 Laura Dent Hitt 7327 Bell Drive Spotsylvania, PA 22551 The successful bidder will be required to deposit with the undersigned Substitute Trustee a cash deposit of the greater of Five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), and the sale will remain open for ten (10) days for advanced or raised bids.

The above-described property will be sold subject to unpaid County and City ad valorem taxes, and also special assessments, if any.

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of Pender County. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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.

Dated: November 27, 2018 /s/ Anthony L. Register Anthony L. Register Substitute Trustee 701 North Fourth Street Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 Telephone: (910) 251-0103 #8436 12/20, 12/27/2018

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EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of John Gary Giddeons, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 14th day of March, 2019, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 13th day of December, 2018.

Dawn Michelle Ingram Giddeons 3686 Crooked Run Road Willard, NC 28478 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8437 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3/2019 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-417 PENDER COUNTY and TOWN OF BURGAW Plaintiff(s), v.

JEFFREY E. JAMES, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 1.88 acres, Parcel ID Number 3229-73-7817-0000 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 4, 2019.

This day, December 10, 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 #8441 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3/2019 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-417 PENDER COUNTY and TOWN OF BURGAW Plaintiff(s), v.

JEFFREY E. JAMES, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 1.88 acres, Parcel ID Number 3229-73-7817-0000 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 4, 2019.

This day, December 10, 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 #8442 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3/2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF RICHARD VON BIBERSTEIN, JR. 18 E 513 Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Richard von Biberstein, 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 20th day of March, 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 20th day of December, 2018.

Barbara Russell von Biberstein Nichols Executrix of the Estate of Richard von Biberstein, Jr. c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8449 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3, 1/10/2019 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF WILLIAM HENRY PRUITT 18 E 551 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against William Henry Pruitt, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to David Lee Pruitt, Executor of the decedent’s estate, on or before March 21, 2019 at 102 Brannon Court, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executor.

David Lee Pruitt, Executor Estate of William Henry Pruitt c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8447 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3, 1/10/2019

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-1131 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ADRIAN ARMSTRONG, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JUANITA CLOYD 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 9.1 acres, Parcel ID Number 3247-76-5601-0000 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 4, 2019.

This day, December 12, 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 #8443 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3/2019 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-1131 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ADRIAN ARMSTRONG, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: JUANITA CLOYD 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 9.1 acres, Parcel ID Number 3247-76-5601-0000 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 4, 2019.

This day, December 12, 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 #8444 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3/2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Fay Blanton Powell also known as Virginia Fay Powell, late of 4780 Englishtown Road, Wallace, N.C., 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 at Post Office Box 625, 107 East Fremont Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 13th day of March, 2018 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 13th day of December, 2018.

Zachary S. Rivenbark, Administrator of the Estate of Fay Blanton Powell Zachary S. Rivenbark, Attorney at Law PO Box 625, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 #8451 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3, 1/10/2019

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-1131 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ADRIAN ARMSTRONG, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO MARY E. GUNN 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 9.1 acres, Parcel ID Number 3247-76-5601-0000 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 4, 2019.

This day, December 12, 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 #8445 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3/2019

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 18-CVS-1131 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ADRIAN ARMSTRONG, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ADRIAN ARMSTRONG 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 9.1 acres, Parcel ID Number 3247-76-5601-0000 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 4, 2019.

This day, December 12, 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 #8446 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3/2019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Thomas Allen Hand, Sr., deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Thomas Allen Hand, Sr., to present them to the undersigned on or before March 28, 2019 at 2461 Whitestocking Road, Burgaw, NC 28425 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 20th day of December, 2018.

Jacquelyn Corbett Hand 2461 Whitestocking Road Buragw, NC 28425 #8450 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2018, 1/3/2019

JSCC/UNCW sign admissions agreement James Sprunt Community College recently signed a Guaranteed Admissions Ag reement with UNCWilmington, building upon the Bilateral Articulation Agreement that was already in place.

“This is just one more way that we can show students the commitment that exists between our college and UNCW,” said Dr. Kenneth Boham, president of James Sprunt Community College. “Students can come to James Sprunt to complete their first two years and transfer seamlessly to UNCW to receive their bachelor’s degree, that is what this agreement assures.”

This new agreement is an additional way to facilitate a smooth transition for transfer students at James Sprunt who are seeking a four-year degree at UNCW. In addition to the agreement that was signed, UNCW has also employed a transfer student success advisor

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preserve these historic trees so that our citizens can enjoy them for many years to come.”

University of Arkansas Professor Dr. David Stahle discovered the old trees in the late 1980s when he was doing climate research.

Tree rings are a good way to study past climate because they are sensitive to rain and temperature. Tree rings usually grow wider in warm, wet years and thinner in cold, dry years. One of the bald cypress dates to 364 A.D., making it the tenth oldest species of tree on Earth.

Stahle has revisited the area and done more research recently. He says it is likely that there are even older trees on the newly acquired property and elsewhere along the river.

The Black River flows 60 miles through Pender, Sampson, and Bladen Counties before emptying into the Cape Fear 14 miles above Wilmington.

The Conservancy has protected land along the Black River in all three counties and will continue to protect unique natural properties as they become available.

tion of the law,” said Collins. “They are charging homeowners for demolition and disposal and then illegally dumping debris on our roadways.”

Taxpayers are essentially paying twice because some commercial contractors are dumping debris for the county to pick-up, leaving taxpayers with the clean-up bill, added Collins.

FEMA divides debris into the following stormrelated categories – vegetation debris, construction debris, household hazardous waste, white goods, and electronics. These items should be separated and placed within 12 feet of the road.

Construction debris includes building materials, drywall, lumber, carpet, furniture, and mattresses damaged by the storm; Household Hazardous Waste includes oils, batteries, pesticides, paints, cleaning supplies, and compressed gas; White goods include refrigerators, washers, dryers, freezers, air conditioners, stoves, and water

that will be serving our institution to help students complete the admissions process and understand the requirements necessary to pursue a degree at UNCW. “Community colleges exist to open doors and create new opportunities,” said Dr. Boham. “The savings that students can realize by beginning at a community college and transferring are outstanding, and we are continuing to work to ensure that students have a positive experience once they transfer to another institution, whether that be UNCW, the University of Mount Olive, East Carolina University or any of the 16 member institutions in the University of North Carolina System.”

T h e a g re e m e n t w a s signed by Dr. Jose V. Sartarelli, the chancellor of UNCW and Dr. Kenneth Boham, the president of James Sprunt Community College Nov. 30. heaters.

Electronics include televisions, computers, radios, stereos, DVD players and telephones.

The final date for residents to have all other storm-related debris to the road right-of-way is Dec. 21. Debris should never be placed against trees or under power lines.

Materials brought to the road right-of-way after these deadlines will be considered illegal dumping.

Storm debris does not include new construction materials, repair debris, cut tiles, sheetrock or framing materials. Manufactured homes and entire households pushed to the road will not be accepted.

Private contractors are responsible for disposal of materials at proper landfills. Construction contractors are not permitted to dump materials on the road right-of-way. Private contractors are responsible for disposal of materials at proper landfills.

DRC, the county’s debris contractor, will not accept household trash, roofing materials, concrete or brick, or new construction waste.

For questions about debris pick-up, contact DRC, toll free at 1-888-721-4372.

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Burgaw’s Brown Dog Coffee has new owner

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice

Classifieds HELP WANTED

SERVICES

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

CARPENTRY & RENOVATIONS Home Improvements & home repairs inside & out including: Carpentry, tile, drywall, painting, flooring, docks, pressure washing, deck railing. All small jobs are welcome!! Call 910-934-3937 for free estimates, ask for Robert.6/7-9/6/2108 (P) (E)

(TFN) (PAS)

26 temporary horticultural workers needed for nursery work near Willard, North Carolina, for Johnson Nursery Corporation with work beginning on or about 02/04/2019 and ending on or about 11/30/2019. The job offered is for a skilled nursery worker and requires minimum 3 months verifiable nursery work experience (Horticultural Worker I). The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $12.25 per hour. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States.

Applicants should report or send resumes to NCWorks Career Center – Pender County, 904-A S. Walker St., Burgaw, NC 28425, (910) 259-0240, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference job order #NC10990455. EOE. H-300-18331-911702.

Legal Notices Southeastern Community and Family Services, Inc. Notice of Intent to Apply For Community Service Block Grant Southeastern Community and Family Services, Inc. announces its intent to apply for funding of the Community Service Black Grant by the Office of Economic Opportunity for fiscal year 2019 on February 15, 2019. The fiscal year runs July 1, 2019 thru June 30, 2020. The funding amount is tentatively $953,183 for the second year of the 3-year plan. With the Community Services Block Grant, SCFS, Inc. will administer the Family Empowerment Self-Sufficiency Program.

The Family Empowerment Self-Sufficiency Program is a comprehensive, individualized assessment program that assists low wealth individuals in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Hoke, Pender, Robeson, and Scotland Counties to obtain skills and abilities to become economically independent through employment. Our strategy is to provide comprehensive services to approximately 260 participants to become more self-sufficient by providing job search assistance, workshops to upskill current skill sets, budget training, education assistance and direct assistance to aid families during their employment search.

The purpose of the public announcement is to solicit public comments about the contents of the proposed Community Service Block Grant. The Southeastern Board of Directors will meet to review this application for approval on January 28, 2019 at 301 North Water Street, Wilmington, NC at 6:00 PM. Comments and/or questions are welcome from anyone desiring to do so at any time beginning January 2, 2019 – January 18, 2019. Copies of the proposed plan are available at the Neighborhood Service Centers and at the Main Office, 405 North Elm Street, Lumberton NC. Written comments/questions may be sent to SCFS, P.O. Box 1025, Lumberton, NC 28359. #8452 12/20/2018

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By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Brown Dog Coffee Company in Burgaw has found a new owner. Penderlea native Michelle Hilliard, after working part-time at the coffee shop for about a year and a half, was presented with the opportunity earlier this year. Previous owners Donna Best-Klingel and Barry Klingel thought Hilliard would be the perfect fit, and after some consideration, she agreed and officially took ownership of the establishment Sept. 1.

After graduating from Pender High, Hilliard attended Emmanuel College in northern Georgia and lived in the area for 15 years. She moved back four years ago to be close to her family, and that is when a childhood friend introduced her to Brown Dog Coffee. To her surprise, Hilliard won a drawing in 2015 that provided her with coffee for a year.

“During that time, I really got to know the previous owners, Donna and Barry. I just fell in love with them.

They’re so wonderful,” said Hilliard.

By the time May of 2017 rolled around, Hilliard had a flexible schedule and a few hours to give, so she started working at Brown Dog part-time. It was a new environment for her after working solely with nonprofit organizations in the past. Hilliard has participated in missions and ministry, primarily in Tanzania and East Africa.

She is currently a prayer ministry consultant for World Intercession Network in Oklahoma City.

“That’s what I went to college for. I’m an ordained minister, so to take on a new project like a for profit business was such a differ-

ent kind of concept for me,” said Hilliard.

Hilliard had kept the idea of becoming the new store owner tucked away in the back of her mind for several months. In the spring, she went back to Donna and Barry and told them she was interested.

They worked out the details throughout the summer, and she took over the business Labor Day weekend.

Hilliard had no idea that only a week later, she would be preparing for a natural disaster.

“We didn’t have very much damage so I was very thankful for that,” said Hilliard. “We were able to get right back up and running, one of the first locations

in Burgaw that was able to get power and Internet.

Everyone was coming in to get coffee and people were coming in to do their FEMA applications. Some were doing graduate school work, and people in other positions and jobs were coming over to do some work. It was definitely a blessing for us to have that,” said Hilliard.

Brown Dog Coffee needed all hands on deck during the days and weeks after Hurricane Florence. One employee had evacuated, and another was riverlocked and could not get to work. Still, everyone pitched in to help. They had plenty of coffee but were in need of dairy products.

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“We were able to at least keep everybody caffeinated and hydrated during that time, and give them a little bit of a sense of normalcy; and I think that helped as far as the community element during that season,” said Hilliard.

Hilliard is proud of the fact that Brown Dog Coffee is a small batch micro roastery, and she is hoping to make it more readily available to customers. In the upcoming year she plans to offer online orders as well as a monthly coffee membership. Since 2019 will mark the store’s 15th year, she is also excited about putting an emphasis on that throughout the year with celebrations for the shop.

“One of the other things I want to implement because of my background is to add a presence to the coffee shop that will make people aware of some of the nonprofits that I believe in very much. We are also creating a banner that will called Mission 18/19, and I will be branding that in the next few months. Behind it is the idea that we are all on a mission in life, we all have a purpose and we all have something to offer to the world,” said Hilliard.

Brown Dog is located at 103 W. Fremont St. in Burgaw. The store will extend their hours during the Hometown Christmas events, including the Burgaw Christmas Parade.

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Titan cagers pick up two conference wins

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The dirt was literally being shoveled onto the Heide Trask Titan men’s basketball teams grave before the season started. With more than 90 percent of the teams scoring gone and their best player across the county it would seem that this team was doomed.

However, before the season started veteran coach Rodney Orr seemed relaxed. In fact, when asked what he expected out of his team he gave the standard answer – “We want to finish in the top two or three in the conference and make the playoffs.”

The Titans came into last week with a 1-4 record, mainly against bigger schools. They played Hobbton and Wilmington

Christian Academy last week and found the going a bit easier, beating both handily.

In the Hobbton game the Titans were up against a Wildcat team that had struggled out of the gate.

The Titans found their rhythm early, going to junior guard Watson Orr. The shooter extraordinaire found the mark and scored a career high 25 points in the 66-47 win.

Senior Henri Lambe chipped in 10 points, five rebounds and four assists.

Sophomore Will Berry had 11 points, six boards and a game high 12 steals.

Next up was Wilmington Christian Academy.

The Patriots came into the contest with a 5-4 record.

The Titans made it 5-5 with perhaps their best game of the year, a 92-64 win.

The Rocky Point squad seemed focused from the beginning. WCA played them tough and stayed close in the first quarter thanks to five three point buckets. Trask held a 20-17 advantage after one quarter of play.

The Titans began to make some threes of their own in the second period.

Will Berry and Ivey Batts each found the mark as did Watson Orr. The Titan lead grew to 10 points before the Patriots responded.

Another Berry trey gave Trask an 18 point lead. Orr connected from beyond the arc again and the Titans went into the half with a 52-28 lead.

Although the Titan offense was on fire, the biggest statistic of the first half was the fact that the team had only one turn-

over.

The Titan offense continued to click. They found the lane open for the taking and kept driving to the basket. Tay Anders scored three baskets in the third frame and the Titans went into the final period with a commanding 73-46 lead.

The lead reached 30 points on another Berry three. Coach Orr substituted freely in the final minutes of the win.

Ivey Batts led the Titans with 21 points. Will Berry added 15 points while Henri Lambe had 17 points and 10 rebounds. The Titans made 11 three point baskets and had only four turnovers for the game.

The Titans are 3-4 on the year. They hosted Dixon on Tuesday in their Coastal 8 Conference opener. They host Croatan on Thursday.

Lady Pirates beat New Hanover; first NHHS win since 2011-12

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer

The girls’ basketball teams from New Hanover and Topsail have met 14 times -10 since the Lady Pirates joined the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference in the 2013-14 season – since 2006-07, and the results have been somewhat lopsided in the Lady Wildcats’ favor.

Thirteen of those games ended in defeat, and none of those 13 losses were even close. The lone Topsail win was in the 201112 season when the Lady Pirates – led by 12 points from junior Mindi White, 11 points from senior Jaelyn Miller, and 10 from senior Lyia Cerillo produced a 40-38 victory on Dec. 8, 2011.

But last Tuesday the Lady Pirates – behind 14 points and 12 rebounds

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Titan senior Henri Lambe looks for the inside pass in last week’s win over Hobbton.

Patriots, Lady Pats earn wins

“...at the end, we converted on our free throws, which is something we don’t normally do, and that helped us out a lot.”

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from junior Julia Sullivan, 10 points and 14 boards from senior Payton Little, nine point and 12 rebounds from promising sophomore Bella Sorace, and six points and an additional six points and 10 rebounds from sophomore Sydney Hartgrove, the Lady Pirates defeated New Hanover 46-41 in the season-opening conference game for both teams in Hampstead.

Topsail (6-1, 1-0) actually held a 40-30 advantage with 3:50 left in the game, only to see the Lady Wild-

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Lady Pirate Julia Sullivan works inside in Friday’s win over New Hanover.

The Union Spartans came to Pender County last week looking to earn a win over their former conference mate Pender High School. What they found was a Pender team short on numbers but long on offensive talent. The Patriot men dismantled the Spartan men 76-51 shortly after the Lady Pats made easy work out of the Lady Spartans 55-40.

Due to an altercation during the Laney game the previous weekend, the Patriot men’s team was shorthanded. With several players in street clothes the Pats took the court.

Senior Malcolm McLean has been the leader of the Pats this year on and off the court. He got off to a

good start in this contest, scoring the Patriots first four points. The Pats fast break was too much for the Spartans to handle in the first period. Pender went on a 9-0 run early and took an 18-6 lead into the second period.

Sophomore Khalil Marshall took over in the second quarter. He nailed a couple of three pointers and found room to drive to the basket as well. When the horn sounded to end the first half the Patriots were up 36-20. Marshall scored 21 points in the half.

Union would not give up in the third frame and opened the second half with a 5-2 run. Pender responded with a run of their own. The Patriots

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On The Mat

In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris and Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writers Last week the county wrestling teams were in full swing.

Topsail headed to Rocky Point Saturday for the 11team Titan Duals and came home to Hampstead with a 3-2 record.

Topsail defeated Dixon 48-21, humbled Hoggard 69-9, and routed cross-county rival Pender 72-11. The losses came at the hands of Ashley (46-36) and tournament winner Rosewood (42-30).

Individually several Pirates had successful outings.

Pirate Ben Baker had a 1:05 win by fall against the Vikings and a win by fall in his match against Ashley’s Keegan Hearst to go along with forfeit wins against Dixon and Pender.

Nathan Bray (120) won by fall against Pender, and needed just 0:27 to earn a win by fall against Hoggard.

Bray received forfeit wins against and Ashley. Ethan Rivenbark (132) won by major decision (15-3) against Hoggard, pinned Dixon’s Ethan Mills and was awarded forfeit victories against Pender and Rosewood.

Zaryeon McRae (145) pinned Pender’s Michael Sawyer in 0:25, won by fall against Hoggard and Rosewood, won by decision over Dixon’s Kameron Stewart, and notched a win by forfeit against the Screaming Eagles.

Devon Bell (160) was rested by virtue of wins by forfeit against Pender and Ashley,, and utilized the extra energy in wins by fall against Hoggard, Rosewood, and Dixon’s Joshua McMichael.

Ben Baker (113) won by fall against Ashley, Rosewood, and Hoggard, and by forfeit against Dixon and Pender, and Josh Holmes earned a wins by fall against Pender, Hoggard, and Ashley, and by forfeit against Dixon Gavin Shipley (152) won by fall against Pender and Dixon, and by decision against Hoggard, Rosewood went undefeated and won the championship with a 37-36 win over South Brunswick.

Earlier in the week the Pirates dropped a tough 4830 Mid-astern 3A/4A Conference decision at Laney.

Senior Ethan Rivenbark (13-1 at 126), freshman Devon Bell (11-2 at 160), Brayden Kennedy (170), and Josh Holmes (220) recorded wins by fall for the Pirates.

Topsail junior Ben Baker (12-1) won a 6-3 decision over Laney’s Evan Kite at 112 pounds, and Gavin Shipley came away with 9-7 win by decision over Laney’s Austin Lucas at 152 pound to account for the Pirates other six points.

Topsail is at West Brunswick Wednesday, and heads to Cary High School Saturday (Dec. 22) for the Mark Adam’s Holiday Classic.

Trask went 1-4 in their own tournament, something that head Coach Chris Johnson was not happy about.

“Not the best of days but not the worst of days. We had a good chance to win three of the matches we lost but we have got to get better at not giving up pins when we lose. The kids have got to start understanding how big of a difference it is to only give up three points versus six points. Right now we’re just not a very good duals team. We could be if they would just understand these things.”

The Titans lost to Ashley and North Brunswick early in the week. Zion Cruz went 7-0 during for the week with Rogan Heath going 5-2 with both losses coming to the Ashley wrestler.

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We all get caught up in winning and losing. Even our kids want to win in everything they do. From the time an athlete realizes what the score is, they are taught to win. I am one of those people that used to think that winning was everything.

To quote the great Ricky Bobby, second place is just the first loser. However, as I grow older, I have come to realize that winning is in fact not the only goal. In all honesty, it hurts me to say that, but it is true.

I know a little girl, well, not so little girl that made the cheer squad as a sixth grader. She deserved it and is the ultimate cheerleader. She lives and breaths it.

Well, at the middle school level, they have to try out after football season. She was one of I believe three sixth graders on the team.

She told me she was trying out again and I worried that she would not make it this time around.

It was not that she was not good enough. In my humble opinion she is very good. However, sometimes a coach has to make decisions based on the overall picture. Everyone needs the opportunity to participate.

She did not make it for the winter season. She was devastated. I told her that this was just a little bump in the road and that in a few days she would forget

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Last Saturday the Topsail cheerleading varsity and junior-varsity squads participated in the eightteam Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference Cheer Championships, and both teams returned to Hampstead with championship banners.

“We had an exciting day yesterday,” said Topsail

Cheer Coach Amy Bowman. “Each competition is broken down into categories and the overall points earned are added together.

It is a total team competition. Everything has to be planned around the entire team being there.

“We were actually missing one of our girls due to a car accident and we had to rework some of our routines Wednesday in preparation for Satur-

day. It takes all of the girls working together and they are aware of that.”

This was not the only successful competition the squads participated in. Earlier in the year, the varsity girls finished first in the 3A/4A non-tumble division, and went on to finish third among all levels of competition (by size) in the state competition.

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Lady Titans split conference tilts

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Lady Titan basketball team continues to improve under the tutelage of second year Head Coach Beth Batchelor. Last week the Lady Titans slammed the Hobbton Wildcats 47-7 before dropping a close game to Wilmington Christian Academy 56-55.

Hobbton has struggled to score points this year. They are winless and have lost by at least 40 points in each of their games.

The Titans found their defense very inviting to the tune of a 47-7 win.

A 13-0 first period gave way to an 11-1 second period. The Lady Titans led 24-1 at the break.

The third quarter was just as bad. The Titans outscored the Lady Wildcats 19-0.

The fourth period was all substitutes for the Titans.

Anisa Lewis led the Titans with 14 points. Leanna Pfeiffer had eight while Eve Adams chipped in six. All but one Titan scored.

Next up was the Wilmington Christian Academy Lady Patriots. The Lady Patriots came into Trask boasting a 9-1 record.

When the dust cleared, and the gym lights

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Trask’s Eve Adams drives for the paint in the Hobbton game.

team was second in the non-tumble division at the regional competition, and second in the state competition.

all about it. I told her to use it as motivation.

I was cut in my first year of baseball and sat the bench and was even ran off the field my first year of football. I came back better and more determined the next year and became pretty good at both sports. What am I getting at?

Everyone wants to succeed in everything they do.

However, life throws you a curve ball every now and then. I had a coach tell me one time that it is not what happens to you but how you handle it. If I had to describe the one thing that sports has taught me, I would say that it taught me that if you get knocked down, get back up. You can’t win every time you step on the field and there are times when you think the world is against you.

Just keep on keeping on.

Sports can be and often is a tool for teaching our youth how to handle adversity.

Now, lets play ball!

Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

Topsail cheerleaders conference champions

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

The winter sports season was in full swing last week with all three county high schools on the hunt.

The Pender boys beat Union last week. Khalil Marshall led the Patriots with 27 points. Sophomore Josef Fullwood scored 12 points. Jujuan Carr had 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Pender’s girls beat the Spartans handily. Ratavia Merritt led the Patriots with 20 points. Tyanna Holmes chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds with fellow sophomore Sonti Robinson adding 14 points and 15 boards.

The Trask men’s team earned two wins last week including a demolition of WCA. In the win over Union Watson Orr found the mark and scored a career high 25 points while senior Henri Lambe chipped in 10 points, five rebounds and four assists.

Sophomore Will Berry had 11 points, six boards and a game high 12 steals.

The Topsail boys found the going tough in the Mideastern Conference. D. J. Montano had 10 points and Fernando Vasquez chipped in12 points in the loss to New Hanover. Stuart led the Prates in the loss to White Oak with 12 points with Vasquez adding. Jackson Sullivan and Jamieson Long each contributed nine points.

The Lady Pirates are off to a great start. The Topsail ladies beat New Hanover for the first time in many years behind 14 points and 12 rebounds from junior Julia Sullivan, 10 points and 14 boards from senior Payton Little, nine points and 12 rebounds from promising sophomore Bella Sorace, and six points and 10 rebounds from sophomore Sydney Hartgrove.

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Topsail Basketball Association report

By Bob Willard Special to the Post & Voice Week two in the Topsail Basketball Association program, although a nasty rainy day, packed fans in both gyms at Topsail Elementary throughout the day, and those fans were treated to some barnburners during the course of the day and the enthusiasm among the fans was more than outstanding.

Starting in the smaller auxiliary gym with the junior division, the co-eds took the floor at 9 a.m. and Pierpan Family Dentistry had no problem with the Hampstead Fence entry with Zane Natale leading the way with 13 points.

Coury Science and Engineering had trouble getting a good start and lost to TARC Logistics . Nolan Dick pumped in 12 of his teams points to lead TARC to victory.

On a two-point field goal with seconds left by Brooks Blosser, Discovery Place Child Care upended Renovation Church 16-14, and the fans were in frenzy to see such abilities of first and second graders.

The third through fifth grade girls took center stage, and the Window World entry into TBA outscored Dwyer Electric behind a 10-point contribution by Malory Oakley.

The Kitchen Man squad outlasted RJ Miller Construction 23-17 with a very even scoring distribution among their roster.

The third and fourth grade boys took over play, and saw AllKindsOfStuff. biz outscore the Darden Agency 35-19. Kellon Coleman let the AKOS scoring

parade with 16 markers while Bryceon Squires led the Darden squad tossing up 11 scores. Isla Spa got back on the winning track by tossing up 30 points to down the Bagel Bakery 3023. Cameron Creech and Fisher Taylor both contributed 10 points each for the Spa, while Alexander Wolf got a hot hand in the second half and posted 13 points in the losing cause.

And in the junior circuit finale of the day, Coury Science and Engineering posed a 33-11 victory over Finessee Pro Services.

Jaxten Lawrence led all scoring with 21 points, which included a trio of three-pointers during the course of the afternoon.

The Senior Division of TBA started play at 8 a.m. and the high schools grade boys were featured in the early start. Reliant Roofing was strong and overpowered VRBO #967800 28-21. In a high scoring contest, Ogden Tap Room shot the lights out defeating Highway 55. Presley Scholar had the hot hand for the Tap Room by hitting for 20 scores.

Sport Shots got off to a very slow start against and aggressive Island Family Medicine squad , scoring only 12 points in the first half, but rebounded and came back strong scoring 35 points in the second half, only to lose 53-47. It was an exciting contest indeed.

The girls sixth through eighth graders took to the hardwood and Nunzio’s Pizza ran their record to 2-0 by outscoring Cherubini Orthodontics 26-16.

Alexis Dawson poured in 17 points for the pizza mak-

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Ivy Coury (1), of Coury Science and Engineering works against the TARC Logistics defense in TBA co-ed junior division. ers while Moria Easton led the Cherubini attack with 10 counters. The game of the day, that had the fans roaring so loud it was hard to hear the referee’s whistle, was staged by Ronel Austin Coastal Realty and the Coastal Fitness Center. Tied at the end of regulation play at 22-22, it took two overtime periods to determine the winner.

With the score still tied at 22 with just one second left on the clock, the Coastal Realty team called for a time out. Obviously, the play that was drawn up by the coach worked. The ball

was inbound and Lillian Austin made an immediate release and the ball hovered around the rim and dropped for the winning goal. Final score – Ronel Austin Coastal Realaty 24,

Coastal Fitness Center 22.

The fifth and sixth grade boys took the courts and Tyler Roth Executive Search outlasted ShipOnSite 26-20 with the Willcox twins once again lead-

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Halen with 12 and Rider with 10. Hampstead Dental over Dick’s Sporting Goods 28-19, and in another good old-fashioned burnburner, White Johnson Pediatric Dentistry escaped with a 21-20 victory over Break Away Fitness and Performance . North State Acceptance outshot TCL Marketing 20-16. The Paint Store took it to JT’S Brick Oven Pizza 40-31 behind the 22-point performance from Carlos Vazquez, And in the finale for the day, in another battle to the buzzer contest, Cape Fear Seafood Company slide past Prism Custom Painting 36-34 lead by fourth quarter scoring by Bryson Horney and Elliott Melind with 8 and 7 fourth quarter points respectively.

TBA wants to say thanks to all of the town residents who so strongly support the TBA pro g ram and keep both gymnasiums filled each and every Saturday. TBA will now take the Christmas holiday break and will resume play Jan. 5.

The Board of Directors of TBA, wish every player, parent, and supportive fans, as well as the staff of the Pender-Topsail Post & Voice a very Merry Christmas.

Topsail Sports Roundup

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Last week was a quiet week for Topsail athletics, outside of girls’ and boys’ basketball, and wrestling as the Christmas and New Year holiday comes into focus.

But the brave runners on the Topsail winter track teams took to the oval in the cold last week in Swansboro, and it turned into a very successful venture. s4RACK &IELD Junior Madison Lofton accounted for 20 points with a pair of first-place finishes, sophomore Ariana Blevins put 16 points on the Lady Pirates’ ledger with two secondplace finishes, sophomore Isabella Bufalini came up with 10 points by finishing ahead of the pack in the 1,600-meter run, and junior Abigail Hunt won the high jump and finished tied for third in the 55-meter dash Topsail scored 122 points to easily outdistance host

Batts a star in the making at Trask High

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer A year ago Trask varsity basketball player Ivey Batts could be found sitting on the bench. He rarely played but was always faithful to his team.

When the Titans lost all of its starters and over 90 percent of its scoring, the proverbial torch was passed along to Batts. He has grabbed that torch and has not looked back.

Ivey has benefited from playing with a good group of players in the past. The work he got in practice along with his own work ethic has made him one of the go to players for the Titans.

Mr. Batts has improved immensely in all facets of the game. He can shoot, rebound and defend. He is headed to an all-conference selection if he continues to improve.

Ivey Batts is a star in the making at Heide Trask High School.

Swansboro (90), West Carteret (81), White Oak (75), and Northside-Jacksonville last Wednesday.

Lofton ran a 7.30 to win the 55-meter dash and raced to a first-place finish (42.50) in the 300-meter dash. Hunt won the long jump at 4-6, and was tied for third in the 55-meter dash (7.90).

Bufalini literally ran away from the field to win the 1,600-meter run (5:28.30), well ahead of the secondplace time of West Carteret’s Eliza Craig Parker (5:56.10).

Blevins was second (3011) in the triple jump and second (14-1) in the long jump, sophomore Skylar Libretto was second (12:55) and junior Alexus Rollins was third (13:53) in the 3,200-meter run, and junior Alycia Artman was second (28-1-3/4) and senior Kaylee Adams was fifth (25-4-1/4) in the shot put.

Topsail added 19 points in the 55-meter hurdles behind senior Chavia London

(second; 9.90) and sophomores Rini Her mawan (third; 10.80), Emma Martin (fourth; 11.30), and Emma Huff (sixth; 11.80), and tacked on 16 points in the long jump behind Blevins, junior Hannah Clontz (tied for third; 13-11), sophomore Kirsten McFadden (fifth; 12-8), Reagan Foss (sixth; 12-5-1/), and sophomore Iris Mavroudara (seventh; 10-8).

Sophomore Emma Hunt added a fifth-place (4:00.00) finish in the 1,000-meter run.

The Topsail boys finished third (53 points) behind West Carteret (140) and White Oak (138), and ahead of Swansboro (36.67) and Northside-Jacksonville (30).

Senior Cameron Barras led the way by accounting for 28 points. Barras was first (19-11) in the long jump, second (6.60) in the 55-meter dash, third (37.80)

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the whistle blows and the grapplers lock up, there is no time for the meek. It is one on one. The best man wins. Wrestling is the one sport where there is no help. For Topsail High freshman wrestler Devon Bell, there is no help needed.

Bell is a young prodigy of sorts. He started wrestling at the age of four and has traveled around perfecting his craft. He is off to a great start, boasting a 14-2 record going into last weeks Titan duals.

Devon’s calling card is his aggressive yet measured style. He is technically sound and never seems to get frustrated on the mat.

All of these traits are unusual for a freshman.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When a young student athlete enters high school speed of the high school game is much faster than they are accustomed to. Often they play at the junior varsity level until they get accustomed to that speed.

For Pender sophomore Josef Fullwood that adjustment period seems to be reaching its end.

Last week Josef was pulled up to the varsity squad. He made the best of the opportunity. He scored 12 points against Union and seemed to get more comfortable with each minute played. By the fourth period he seemed to be acclimated to the varsity pace.

Josef scored in an array of ways. He rebounded the ball well and also played defense at a high level. It would appear that Pender Coach Rayford Hankins has some decisions to make regarding his talented sophomore forward.

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Performers

Continued from page 2B Sorace scored 10 Points with junior Julia Sullivan scoring 10 points as well as pulling down five rebounds to go along with her four steals in a win over White oak.

The Trask wrestling team hosted the Titan duals last week after participating in a tri match with New Hanover and North Brunswick. :ION #RUZ continued his great season on the mat

Lady Titans

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The rain finally let up for the Living Nativity at Hampstead United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 15th.

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Pender

Continued from page 1A outscored the Spartans by five despite the Sampson County squad having their best quarter of the game. The Pats never let up in the fourth quarter and cruised to the nonconference win.

Marshall led the Patriots with 27 points. Sophomore Josef Fullwood was pulled up from the junior varsity for the second game in a row and made the best of the opportunity, scoring 12 points. Jujuan Carr had 11 points and 10 rebounds.

The Pats (3-5) hosted East Carteret on Tues-

Lady Pirates

Continued from page 1B cats (2-1, 0-1) go on an 11-3 run that cut the lead to 43-41 with 03.3 ticks left on the clock. But a free throw

by Hartgrove and a pair of successful charity tossed from senior Dashanique Sidbury kept the visitors at bay – setting off an enthusiastic celebration on Topsail’s end of the court.

“I’d say we lost our composure a bit down the stretch,” Topsail Coach Jay Kapiko said. “We got into what New Hanover was giving us, which was the quick jump shot, and not working to our strength which, last night was our ‘bigs.’

“This team is experienced but they are not experienced on how to close out games. I will say, at the end, we converted on our free throws, which is something we don’t normally do, and that helped us out a lot.”

After an 8-8 tie at the end of the first period, the Lady Pirates used a Sullivan-led (six points) 16-11 second period to open up a 24-19 advantage at the half. The lead was 31-25 after three quarters, and sat at 40-30 with 3:50 before the Lady Wildcats mounted their comeback run.

But Hartgove, Sidbury, and Sorace were clutch from the free-throw line down the stretch toe the victory.

“I think, in that last quarter, we had the mentality where we were trying to rush everything,” Sullivan

day and was at Southwest Onslow on Friday.

Lady Pirates The Lady Patriots were coming off two games in a row against the mighty Laney Lady Buccaneers and were looking to take their frustrations out on a fellow 1A opponent. The Lady Spartans just happened to be the one in the line of fire. The result was a 55-40 win.

Patriot senior Ratavia Merritt and sophomore Tyanna Holmes have been the Patriots go to players this season. That was again the case. Pender went to them in the first quarter and built a 15-9 lead. The lead continued to grow in the second period behind the run and gun style

of play that Lady patriot coach Andrienne Bannerman teaches. The Patriots led 33-19 at the break.

The second half stayed true to form with Merritt and company extending their lead. Union outscored Pender in the forth frame but it was too little too late with the Lady Patriots taking the 15 point win.

Merritt led the Patriots with 20 points. Tyanna Holmes chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds with fellow sophomore Sonti Robinson adding 14 points and 15 boards.

The Lady Patriots (2-6) began Coastal 8 Conference play on Tuesday. They hosted East Carteret. They were at Southwest Onslow on Friday

said. “But we got it together and settled down and made out free throws at the end.

The main goal was to get it inside because they weren’t very big, and we succeeded in doing that.

It’s a big win for us because now we go to Hoggard (a team Topsail has never beaten) before a home rematch with Jacksonville, who handed Topsail it’s only loss thus far this year.

“It gives us added confidence and motivation to win because if we can do this to New Hanover we can do it to Hoggard,” Sullivan said.”

Tuesday the Lady Pirates rebounded well from their first loss of the year at Jacksonville by routing White Oak 63-20 at home.

A slow start kept things close for a while as the two teams were tied 10-10 2 with 2:12 remaining in the first period. But two baskets (a trey and a deuce) from Madison Kita and a two-pointer from Little accounted for a 7-0 run that left the Lady Pirates on top at 17-10 when the buzzer sounded to end the first period.

A 12-1 run to open the second quarter pretty much took the suspense out of the outcome as Topsail led 2911 with 3:09 left in the first half. White Oak (1-5) was stymied offensively after the 10-point first period, scoring three points in each of the second and, third periods, and just four in the final stanza.

At halftime the Lady Vikings had 13 points and

22 tur novers. The Lady Pirates picked up 14 steals, led by Sorace with four. It was a bit of a coming-out party for Sorace, who was making her first start of the year in place of Little.

Sorace finished as coleader in Points (10) with junior Julia Sullivan and pulled down five rebounds to go along with her four steals. Sorace was on the receiving end of some great passes from Hartgrove (nine points, eight rebounds, four assists,) Sullivan, and senior Lauren Caveness (four assists, two steals, blocked shot).

“I was pretty nervous because Payton is better than me, but it was really fun and it was good to know what it was like to start,”Sorace said. “I had a lot of fun and my teammates were very supportive. They really helped me out, especially on the defensive end. That was very important and I need to continue to get better at it.”

The 36-13 halftime lead allowed Kapiko to give all 12 girls ample playing time, and the off-the-bench players responded by scoring 26 points, led by Kita (seven points), Little (six points), Annalee Hart (five points), and Shelby Parker (four points). Destiny Idol and Kathryn Soderman each added two points.

The Lady Pirates were at Hoggard Tuesday and will attempt to avenge their first loss of the year Thursday when Jacksonville comes to Hampstead.

were dimmed, the Pats escaped with a 56-55 win.

WCA jumped on the Lady Titans in the first quarter.

They led 17-11 going into the second frame.

The Lady Patriots extended their lead to 38-25 at the break and took a 49-35 lead into the final quarter of play. That is when

Roundup

Continued from page 3B in the 400-meter dash, and fifth (3:18.10) in the 1,000meter run.

Juniors Brendan Hayes (5:02) and Brendan Parrella (5:03) were second and third, respectively, in the 1,600-meter run, junior Ian Webster was third

with seven wins during the week. .ATHAN "RAY %THAN 2 IVE N B A RK , : A R YE O N McRae, $EVON "ELL "EN "AKER and 'AVIN 3HIPLEY each won their weight classes at Trask.

Junior -ADISON ,OFTON earned a pair of first-place finishes, sophomore Ariana Blevins finished with two second-place finishes, sophomore )SABELLA "UFALINI won the 1,600-meter run, and junior !BIGAIL (UNT won the high jump and finished tied for third in the 55-meter

dash as Topsail easily outdistanced host Swansboro, West Carteret,White Oak and Northside-Jacksonville in winter track last Wednesday.

4HIS WEEKS TOP PERFORMER is the Topsail junior varsity and varsity cheerleaders. Last Saturday the Topsail cheerleading squads participated in the eight-team Mid-Easter n 3A/4A Conference Cheer Championships, and both teams returned to Hampstead with championship banners. They are this week’s top performers.

the Lady Titans decided enough was enough.

With WCA leading 56-44, Trask scored five points in a row. Anisa Lewis scored another four points in a row, cutting the lead to three at 56-53. Lewis scored again to cut the lead to 5655 with 39 seconds left. The Lady Titans scrambled on defense and came up with the ball. However, a backcourt violation cut the comeback short.

The fourth quarter

comeback was fueled by an intense defensive effort by the Titans, something Coach Batchelor hopes to see more of. “That is who we are. That’s who we want to be. We’re still trying to figure out who needs to play where, but we’re better.”

Lewis led the Titans with a season high 33 points. The Titans (3-4) opened Coastal 8 Conference play on Tuesday at home verse Dixon.

They hosted Croatan on Thursday.

(17-11) and senior Kosmas Fertittaboutis was fifth (17-2) in the long jump, freshman Dane Adams was sixth (3:2.60) in the 1,000-meter run, and the Pirate 4x400 relay team was third (4:01.00).

Additionally, four Pirate sophomores did well in the shot put with Tristan Williams finishing fifth (31-6-3/4), Kevin Guthrie coming in eighth (29-6-3/4),

Jack Daughtry grabbing ninth (29-0), and Carson Price securing 11th (286-3/4).

The track teams are back at it Wednesday at White Oak, and head back to White Oak on Jan. 3. s3WIMMING After a week off, the Topsail swimmers jump back in the pool Wednesday (Dec. 19) along with Hoggard and Ashley at the NCW-Natatorium.

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