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High absenteeism with students, staff

Flu cases spike – rip through county schools

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

cases have picked back up as we head into March,� said Pender Health and Human Services Director Carolyn Moser. “I know the Penderlea School has experienced a large number of absences – up to 80 in one day last week. I believe Topsail Middle School had more than 100 about the same time as Penderlea. There were some classes at Penderlea where

Just a few weeks ago, health officials reported a low incidence of flu cases in Pender County. That situation has changed as the flu virus is roaring through county schools, sending students and staff home. “We saw a decline and now the

more than half the class was absent.

But we haven’t gotten to the point where we feel we need to close the schools. The schools have been taking extra precautions by cleaning and disinfecting more than usual.�

Moser says the Health Department has been in touch with the schools and has sent out communicable disease guidelines to try

and slow the spread of the flu. The biggest thing that can be done is for students and staff that are experiencing flu symptoms to stay home. “The latest information I have read indicates the flu shot is about 45 percent effective. It’s usually higher than that. But even if you were to get the flu, the shot would prevent you from getting such ex-

Jumping for Heart at Malpass Corner

treme symptoms,� Moser said. “It does seem like the majority of the flu is a Type A, which was included in the shot. We emphasise hand washing, covering your mouth when you cough, and going home if you have symptoms.

If you feel you may have the flu, limit exposure to others and see your primary care physician.

Pender firefighters answer call to House of Raeford fire Wallace plant destroyed in weekend blaze

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

Pender County firefighters along with units from across eastern North Carolina answered the call for help Saturday night to battle a huge blaze at the House of Raeford chicken processing plant in Wallace.

The Wallace plant was not in operation Saturday night when the fire call came in about 11:30 p.m. from plant security on site.

Firefighters from Penderlea, Shiloh-Columbia, Atkinson, Burgaw, Rocky Point, and the Pender County Emergency Management Office assisted Duplin County units in fighting the massive fire “About 46 fire departments from six counties responded to the call. Burgaw was back on the scene Monday morning

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with their ladder truck putting out hot spots,� said Pender County Fire Marshal Tommy Batson. “The fire bur ned from Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. The plant itself is gone, but there are some office and other buildings on the site that were not damaged.�

House of Raeford officials say about 675 employees at the plant are affected by the fire.

The company says it will try to place the workers at other plant sites in the area.

Fire officials said Monday the fire at the plant was determined to be accidental, with the fire beginning in an office area with electrical equipment.

Company officials say they will rebuild the plant and are committed to restoring operations at the Duplin County facility.

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Students at Malpass Corner Elementary School participate in the school’s annual Jump Rope for Heart Friday. The students, along with their Pender High JROTC helpers, run, skip and jump to raise money for the American Heart Association. See more photos on page 14A and Facebook.

Be careful burning, officials say Fire danger remains high

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Although no official burning ban is in place across Pender County as of press time Tuesday, fire officials say the fire danger is high and extreme caution is needed when burning.

Warm weather, low humidity, and gusty winds combine for dangerous conditions for outdoor burning. “Along with the weather conditions, during the next

month or so, the sap starts rising in the trees and pulls the moisture out of the ground and brings very dry conditions,� said Pender Fire Marshal Tommy Batson. “Everyone needs to use extreme caution when deciding to burn.�

Batson recommends obtaining a bur ning per mit from the N.C. Forestry Service and burning later in the day and evening when the wind is low.

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Burning any non-vegetative debris, such as construction debris, tires, or trash is prohibited. “Illegal burning can result in a civil citation from the N.C. Division of Air Quality and their fines can be up to $25,000 for burning anything that does not grow on your property,� Batson said.

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Pender County arrest report

Jill Lynn Bacon, 59, 206 Crooked Creek Road #82, Hampstead.

DWI-Level 5. Released without bond.

Angela Marie Bash, 34, 282 Buckeye Lane, Burgaw. Child Support. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department.

Released on $273.10 cash bond.

Angela Joyce Carter, 55, 517 White Oak Drive, Hampstead.

Expired registration card/tag. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released on $500 secured bond.

Kevin Glenn Carter, 52, 201 Salt House Road, Hampstead.

Felonious restraint, assault with a deadly weapon, assault on a female (two counts), assault by strangulation. Felony breaking and entering, first degree forcible rape, first degree forcible sexual offense, first degree kidnapping, sexual battery, felony possession of stolen goods. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriffs Department. Incarcerated under $2,000,000 secured bond.

Kyle Chance Cheek, 20, 2870 Whitestocking Road, Burgaw.

Domestic assault on a female. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released with no bond.

Conner Griffin Degroat, 20, 823 Bowen Road, Rougemont, N.C. Speeding, driving after consuming alcohol under 21 years old, driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by the N.C. Highway Patrol. Released under $1,200 secured bond.

Max Amillano Devane, 26, 94 Rooster Tail Trail, Rocky Point.

Firearm discharge regulations. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $500 secured bond.

Corey Adams Flynn, 38, 106 Robert West Road, Currie. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released with no bond listed.

Donna Marie Goff, 22, 203 McGreggor Road, Castle Hayne.

Possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana greater than one half ounce to 1.5 ounces. Arrest by the N.C. Highway Patrol. Released under $200 secured bond.

Lonnel Evans Henderson Jr., 21, 95 Jack Carr Road, Burgaw.

Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by probation officer.

Released under $2,000 secured bond.

Daman Lamar Jackson, 50, 3502 Western Street, Virginia, Va. Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Cole Grayson Joyner, 22, 115 Winchester Lane, Rocky Point.

Driving while impaired. Arrested by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under at $1,000 secured bond.

Keith Allen Lewis, 58, 1205 Shelter Creek Drive, Burgaw.

Driving while impaired level 1. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Jackie Dean Locklear, 41, 606 Ardmore Rd. Rocky Point.

Misdemeanor larceny, intoxicated and disruptive. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Incarcerated under $400 secured bond.

Tammi Westbury Mathis, 39, 706 Arida Spur Rd, Rocky Point.

Misdemeanor larceny, misdemeanor probation violation. Arrested by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under a $1,100 secured bond.

Daniel Ransom Miller, 32, 414 S. Campbell St. Burgaw. Speeding (four counts), driving while license revoked (six counts), expired registration (two counts), no inspection (two counts).

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $1,100 secured bond.

Paul George Mojica, 45, 1319 Riggs Trail, Wilmington. Felony larceny, extradition of fugitive from another state. Arrest by

Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Incarcerated under no bond.

Alita Carol Navarro, 23, 2870 Whitestocking Road, Burgaw.

Simple assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Department.

Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Adam Charles Nightingale, 36, 101 Friendly Lane, Hampstead. Felony possession of cocaine. Arrest by the Surf City Police Department. Released under $2,000 secureed bond.

Beaman James Parker, 19, 349 Knollwood Drive, Hampstead.

Driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger, driving while license revoked, driving after consuming alcohol under 21 years old. Arrest by the N.C. Highway Patrol. Incarcerated under $1,500 secured bond.

Ashley Ramiro Reyes, 30, 9675 Hwy. 50, Maple Hill. Domestic assault on a female, interfering with emergency communication, misdemeanor child abuse, driving while license revoked.

Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $100 secured bond.

Tiffany Myesha Roberts, 31, 101 Victory Way, Burgaw. Driving while license revoked (two counts), failure to reduce speed.

Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $1,000 secured bond and $520 cash bond.

Jeffrey David Roling, 46, 152A Holden Road, Holly Ridge.

Driving while impaired, speeding. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Crystal Gayle Smith, 41, 215 Bellhammond Forest Dr. Rocky Point. Harassing phone call. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under a $300 secured bond.

Zachary Dean Soles, 20, 204 Bates Retreat, Hampstead. Obtain property by false pretense. Arrest by the Surf City Police Department. Released under $3,000 secured bond.

Jordan Malic Steen, 19, 21 Lucilles Place, Rocky Point. Assault on a female. Arrest by the Burgaw Police Department.

Released under a $2,500 secured bond.

Joshua Dewey Teachey, 29, 87 Kel Ash ext. Rocky Point.

Felony probation violation, defrauding drug/alcohol screening tests. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department.

Released under a $10,500 secured bond.

Kai Rashad Turner, 33, 539 Union Bethel Road, Hampstead.

Sex offender use of a social website, failure to report change to online ID. Arrest by the N.C. Department of Corrections.

Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Robert Gene Turner, 50, 1386 Old Savannah Road, Burgaw.

Domestic communication of threats. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Denzel Tremayne Walker, 26, 7086 N.C. Hwy. 50, Maple Hill.

Communicating threats, Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $500 bond.

Sean Lee Winsor, 21, 551 Farside Drive, Burgaw. Driving while license revoked (two counts), failure to maintain lane control, operating vehicle with no insurance (three counts), possession/display of altered, fictitious, or revoked driver’s license, fictitious, cancelled, or revoked registration card/license (two counts). Arrest by the Burgaw Police Department.

Incarcerated under $6,000 secured bond.

Tera Jo Wood, 32, 113 Pheora Spur Drive Burgaw. Simple possession of a Schedule 3 controlled substance, possession of prescription medicine outside original container, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by the Burgaw Police Department.

Wildlife Commission approves new rules

By Jefferson Weaver ContributingWriter Hunters and anglers across the area will see very few changes in this year’s hunting and fishing rules.

The Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) approved a comparatively short list of proposed changes for the 2017-18 hunting, fishing and trapping seasons. If the rules are ratified by the General

Assembly as expected, they will go into effect beginning in August.

Among the major changes for the coming year are rules on baiting for bears, and where bears may be hunted.

Columbus and Brunswick counties had observed a short bear season for decades, until a temporary rule last year allowed the season to coincide with other coastal counties.

The new rule aligns those

Pender EMS & Fire Report Feb. 19-25 EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 194 Calls per station Burgaw Station 1 51 Sloop Point Station 14 23 Hampstead Station 16 29 Surf City Station 23 20 Topsail Beach Station 4 1 Union Station 5 14 Rocky Point Station 7 32 Atkinson Station 9 17 Maple Hill Station 13 4 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 South Station 29 3 Type of Calls Cancelled: 25 Refusals: 56 Stand by: 5 Transported: 103 Treated/released: 5 Fire Department Reports Total Calls: 71 Calls Per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 8 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 8 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 9 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 13 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 10 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 15 Fire Station 29 421 South 8 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 21 Motor Vehicle Crash 10 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 36 Cancelled 4 Ocean Rescue 0

counties’ seasons with others throughout southeastern North Carolina. Opening day for the 2017-18 season is Nov. 11, with the season ending Jan. 1. Only bears over 100 pounds may be harvested, and sows with dependent cubs are prohibited.

Deer hunters who have dealt with the frustrating and sometimes confusing rules regarding bears on corn piles can also now take a shot without worrying about breaking the law. Beginning this fall, bears may be taken over unprocessed foods for the entire season in the Coastal Plain Bear Management Area, which includes Pender.

Deer hunters have complained since at least the 1980s that bears regularly clear out bait piles intended for deer, but until recently, harvesting a bear at a bait pile or even en route to or from a pile was illegal. The new rule is designed to give deer hunters the opportunity to score a bonus big game species, as well as bringing harvest numbers in line with the state’s bear management plan.

Bait may only be used on private lands, and rules for types of bait are very strict.

More details can be found in the Wildlife Regulations Di-

gest or online at www.ncwildlife.org.

A lowly but valuable species will also be regulated more extensively beginning next season.

Snapping turtles are popular for food as well as for sale by licensed individuals, and studies have shown a slight decline in the species statewide. A new minimum size of 11 inches is designed to protect more than 60 percent of the female snappers in all state waters.

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Released under a $1,500 secured bond.

Roland Alvin Young, 28, Wake County Jail, Raleigh. Discharge of a weapon, assault by pointing a gun, going armed to the terror of people. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Incarcerated with no bond.

Don Curtis Youngblood, 36, 71 Henry Pridgen Rd. Burgaw.

Misdemeanor probation violation. Released with no bond listed.

Information in the arrest report is public record and is obtained from the Pender County Sheriff’s Department, who is responsible for the content.

An arrest does not always end in a determination of guilt in court.

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Burgaw Middle School to hold mock trial Mar. 6-8

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer The District Attor ney’s Office is collaborating with the Communities in Schools of Cape Fear program and Burgaw Middle School to organize and hold a mock trial.

Approximately 40 students from Burgaw Middle are expected to participate in the experience, which will be held Mar. 6-8 from 4-5 p.m.

Communities in Schools of Cape Fear is a nonprofit organization that facilitates the connection between community resources for Pender and New Hanover County school districts in order to help young people learn, stay in school and prepare for life.

The mock trial is open to the public.

Sally Fields, Director of the 21st Century Community

Mock trial to be held at the Pender County Courthouse Learning Centers for Communities in Schools, said that a letter went home to Burgaw Middle School parents inviting them to attend the mock trial, and invitations have also been extended to the other students and their families.

It will be held in the main courthouse, and students in the After School program will be walking down from Burgaw Middle School to participate. The first day of the case will involve jury selection. The second day will be set aside for hearing the evidence of the case, and the third day will be set aside for decisions.

“After the mock trial, hopefully each person in the courtroom will have a few minutes to talk about their actual ca-

reers, how they got involved, what college they went to, and that sort of thing,” said Fields. We’ve got several community volunteers. The kids will work alongside of the judge, attorneys, the bailiff and the court reporter.

“We’re hoping that it’s going to be two-fold. It’s a great opportunity for the students to learn about the jobs and to get these kids engaged in possibilities for careers; and also a great way to promote understanding of how the court system works. I want to give Ben David’s office credit because they have really stepped forward to do all of this work, and to put it together for us.“ Steve Crall, Victim Witness Legal Assistant at the District Attorney’s office, spoke to the students last week to prepare

for the mock trial.

“The District Attorney’s office, The Clerk of Court and the Pender Bar are holding a mock trial where the students are running the show under the supervision of professionals in the various positions of court,” Crall said. “We will be conducting a ‘real’ trial with all the actual events of a Superior Court trial. Each student will have an active role in how the proceedings unfold, up to and including the jury verdict.

While the actual events will be fictional, the way the trial proceeds will be as close as we can possibly get it. Family and friends are invited and encouraged to attend.”

The Pender County Courthouse is located at 100 S. Wright St. in Burgaw. To learn more about Communities in Schools of Cape Fear, visit the website at www.ciscapefear.org.

Currie community meeting to talk fire protection, more Mar. 11

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer The Greater Currie Community Action Group (GCCAG) will hold an informational meeting for residents of the Currie area Mar. 11 from 10 a.m. until noon at Moore’s Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

The purpose of the gathering is to establish dialogue with people in the community about improving fire protection in western Pender County.

The meeting was originally planned to be held in October, but has been rescheduled due to the effects of Hurricane Matthew.

GCCAG Board Member and Membership Committee Chair Robert Holm said that Pender County Planning and Development Director Kyle Breuer will attend the meeting. He will be providing a survey for the new Small Area

Plan, which will be revised at the end of the year.

The plan is updated about every seven years based on information from the public, that is gathered in the survey.

Holm said that the advisory committee for the Small Area Plan is working furiously on the final details of the survey.

Others expected to attend the meeting will include GCCAG President Cleve Simpson, Vice President Nancy Keith and Jason Tur ner, Assistant Fire Chief at the Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department.

“Turner is going to spend most of the time speaking because this is a fire substation for the Atkinson Volunteers.

They have most of the detailed information regarding what is required and things of that nature. Jason has been working with our group from the get-go,“ said Holm.

Pender County Commis-

sioner Jackie Newton, who represents the Currie community on the county board, will attend the meeting, as well.

She has expressed interest in improving the infrastructure in western Pender County, and the fire station is one of the improvements.

Among the issues to be discussed will be potential reductions in fire insurance rates for people in the area.

There is also impact on property taxes, which will add to the discussion.

“Each person will talk on particular issues. One of the two representatives from the battlefield, Park Ranger Matthew Woods, will be speaking.

“Getting this fire station close to them is something they have also been pushing for, and helping us with. The objective here is to provide as much information as we can for the community. We’ve got more signs put up than

one could imagine all over the place throughout Currie, and we are adding another 20 signs to encourage people to come by and join the meeting,” said Holm.

The meeting is scheduled to last two hours, but Holm said that after the speakers, the remainder of the meeting Photo contributed will be utilized addressing Steve Crall, Victim Witness Legal Assistant at the District questions.

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Local women’s group runs for mental health, substance abuse From Staff Reports Team Inspire, a group of local women bound together by the desire to help families dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues, will run from Roanoke Rapids to Surf City, North Carolina this spring.

The more than 170-mile trek will begin May 4. The group plans to cover more than 50 miles per day, arriving in Surf City May 7. A finish party is set for May 7, from 2 - 5 p.m. at Soundside Park.

T he women have been inspired by the original crosscountry Icebreaker Run from California to Washington DC last May, with the purpose of bringing substance abuse and mental health awareness to the communities along the route Team Coordinator Rebecca Moxey, a two-time Ironman,

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encourages everyone to like the team’s Facebook event page to learn how to sponsor the team, track the progress of the runners, and plan to join the finish celebration.

“For more than five years, the ladies of Team Inspire have been quietly helping each other through a variety of very difficult and emotion-

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State holding out our hands so others may grasp it.”

The g roup will use the event as a launching point for more programs and resources for the community.

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Don’t get burned by storm debris It seems odd that after Hurricane Matthew just a few shot months ago, we should be worried about dry weather.

However, with February leaving us largely rainless, the area is going into prime wildfire season. No burn bans have been out in place, but as homeowners stir from hibernation and begin cleaning up from a long but warm winter, preparing our lawns for spring, a word of caution is timely.

Pender has seen many changes since the days when a wildfire could race from one side of the county to the other and do little more than disturb wildlife; indeed, the county is used as an example in classes teaching what’s called the “Wildfire-urban interface,” which is a trainBurning in our area ing tool that teaches firefighters is tricky, due to onshore how to deal with residential breezes, the peat soil in development in areas where wildfires are a danger. some areas, and other Ironic as it may seem, one of factors, but the Forest the most useful tool in wildfire Service is more than prevention is, well, fire. happy to provide consulControlled burns help nourtation on proper burning ish the environment in most and forest management of our area, providing condiplans. It’s always better tions necessary for regrowth of to ask before you burn, plants like Venus flytraps, and endangered animals like gopher frogs. Burns have helped resurrect some species thought to be extinct, such as various kinds of sundew plants.

Most importantly, controlled burns are the most practical way to get rid of the old pine straw, debris and dry, deadfall wood that fuels wildfires. Another plus is that some of the material consumed in controlled burns would otherwise have ended up in area waterways, exacerbating flooding in lowlying areas.

Burning in our area is tricky, due to onshore breezes, the peat soil in some areas, and other factors, but the Forest Service is more than happy to provide consultation on proper burning and forest management plans. It’s always better to ask before you burn, since a controlled burn with the assistance of Foresters is less expensive than the costs associated with dispatching emergency resources.

You can, of course, burn your leaf and limb pile without a permit or assistance, but the NCFS encourages you to follow basic common sense rules, such as checking weather conditions, having a good water source available for firefighting, keeping tools handy, and never leaving a fire untended. Keep a cellular phone handy as well, in case the wind shifts and you need help.

Burning is nature’s way of renourishing and cleaning the forest; as long as many of us enjoy living in the woodland rural areas of our county, we have to remember that as stewards, we have to adapt to the woods, rather than expecting the environment to bend to our will.

Plan your burn, seek professional guidance beforehand, and burn smart. The scars in the woods will heal faster than you can imagine, and will prevent further injury to both the wild habitat and your own if and when we have another dangerous fire.

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Congratulations, you owe $42 billion State Treasurer Dale Folwell isn’t known to mince words and in a recent NC SPIN interview he reported North Carolina has made promises to present and retired state employees we are presently unable to pay. By the Treasurer’s calculations, and this CPA is pretty good with numbers, we owe $10-14 billion in underfunding to our Teachers and State Employee Retirement Systems and $32 billion to the State Health Plan.

To better understand the problem, some history is instructive. For many years there has been an implicit (and sometimes stated) understanding that the state would not pay its employees market wages. To compensate for this fact state employees were promised benefit plans better than most found in the private sector, benefits that included retirement and health insurance packages.

Retirement plans receive funding from three sources.

State Employees contribute 6 percent of their earnings, the agencies they work for contribute an equal or greater percentage and the Treasurer invests those combined sums.

The largest contributor to the underfunding is that instead of earning the 7.25 percent targeted rate of

return on investments, the actual yield is about six percent over the past five years.

The state has been increasing its contribution levels in recent years to help offset the projected investment shortfalls, however the retirement plans are only about 85 percent funded.

Folwell is quick to add that our state’s retirement plans have been and remain among the soundest of any public retirement plans in the nation, but to reach 100 percent funding we must adjust investment goals to more realistic levels, improve investment results and need to further increase state contributions.

The $32 billion underfunding of the State Health Plan is more serious. Until 2006, state employees were promised that after completing five years of service their personal health insurance premiums would be fully paid by the state upon reaching age 65.

Recognizing this was unrealistic the state altered the system so that those newly hired would receive a sliding scale of insurance premiums paid based on the employee’s number of years or service.

Coupled with the tremendous escalation in health care costs, our pay-as-you-go method of funding health plans has incurred increasingly larger future liabilities.

You and I, as taxpayers, are ultimately responsible for these unfunded liabilities.

Some have suggested that the beneficiaries (employees and retirees) should be responsible for making up the differences but this is patently unfair on several levels.

For starters, public employees didn’t create the benefits systems, our legislators did. We continue paying public employees below-market wages, even as health insurance deductibles and co-pays to them are

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Okra, billboards, and hurt feelings I’m occasionally amused and constantly grumbled at the toddler-esque hypersensitivity so rampant today.

Some folks need to grow their skin a little thicker.

As wretchedly costive as I get sometimes, I am not one to tolerate random name-calling, over-the-top attacks and malicious insults toward people. I reckon I was paddled too often on the playground in nursery school to behave in such a manner. I don’t mind letting my feelings be known on nigh onto any subject. I consider the behavior of some folks to be flat-out stupid, but even the worst ones are still people, and attacking them personally is not right nor polite.

I take a certain pride in being archaic that way, although some would call me arcane.

Take, for example, the brouhaha over the billboard in Winston-Salem. It says simply: “Real men provide.

Real women appreciate it,” or something on those lines.

Yet feminazis, rampantly militant homosexuals, wannebe hippies, race-baiters and people with nothing better to do have been raising sand for a week now, demanding that the sign be removed, the person who leased the sign punished, and that everyone else be beaten over the head with the opinions of the dissenting minority. Last weekend, the politically-correct protestors held their own sign contest and a counterdemonstration.

Apparently, these groups are offended at the simple

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Jefferson Weaver concept that men who call themselves such really should provide for their families, strengthen their communities and help others. Now, the sign doesn’t say women can’t do the same – indeed, rare is the successful man (or woman) without a strong support system at home – but apparently, the protestors have developed the ability to read minds and discern hearts.

Therefore, the unnamed person who paid for a legal sign to exercise a First Amendment right is a bad, ugly, poopyhead.

Pardon me for using such strong language in a family publication.

I may be anachronistic, indeed I consider that a quality personality trait, but I feel like real men do provide for their families.

That doesn’t mean women can’t, or shouldn’t, if they so choose – it just means that I have a traditional, biblically-based outlook on life. You have your right to a dissenting opinion, and while we

may disagree, as long as you don’t start name-calling to make your point, we can discuss things like grownups.

I am just about disgusted with this knee-jerk, government-nanny, empty-headed celebrity-defined social justice trend. Gang shaming, as some call it, is little more than organized lying for the sake of a political platform, yet it’s become a standard part of new leftist guidelines.

For instance: I don’t like boiled okra. I like fried okra, but not boiled, unless it’s in soup or gumbo.

That should be a simple enough statement that most folks, especially Southerners, can understand and one which we could potentially have a spirited debate.

Now, imagine how the harpies would react, regardless of whether or not a single one of them likes boiled okra (although I doubt most know what it is). “Breaking news: Jefferson Weaver said

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Affordable high-speed Internet service Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any resources that can help me find affordable high-speed home Internet services? I’m retired and live primarily on my Social Security and would like to find something cheaper than the $40 per month that I currently pay.

Searching Senior Dear Searching, There are two great resources you can turn to, to help you locate low-cost or discounted Internet services, but’s what’s available to you will depend on where you live and/or your income level.

Here’s where to begin.

Low-cost Internet Your first step to locate cheaper high-speed Internet is EveryoneOn, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to making affordable Internet services available to all Americans.

Through partnerships with Internet providers like Comcast, Cox, AT&T, T-Mobile, Mediacom and others, EveryoneOn can help you search for services in your area that provide high-speed (4G LTE) Internet at a very low cost.

Most participating companies charge around $10 per month, with no contract and no equipment fee. However, for non-income qualifiers, there may be a one-time setup/equipment fee of $62.

Data plans will vary too.

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You’ll then need to answer a few questions regarding you household financial situation so the Internet services you’re eligible for can be located.

Some providers offer their services only to people with limited financial resources, however there are others that offer low-cost deals to everyone regardless of income.

What’s available to you will depend on where you live.

Also note that in addition to the low-cost Internet services, EveryoneOn also provides referrals to affordable computers and free computer classes. Most of the companies they work with offer refurbished tablets usually for under $100, and computers for under $160 that are available to everyone. And, they provide referrals to free computer classes, which are typically offered in public libraries across the U.S. Discounted Internet If you don’t have any luck finding a low-cost service through EveryoneOn, and your income is low enough, another option is the Lifeline Assistance Program.

This is a federal program that provides a $9.25 monthly subsidy to help pay for broadband Internet service, or for a home or wireless phone.

Only one benefit is available per household; either phone service (home or wireless) or Internet (home or mobile), but not both.

To qualify, you’ ll need to show that your annual household income is at or below 135 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines – which is $16,281 for one person, or $21,924 for two. Or, that you’re receiving certain types of government benefits, such as Medicaid, food stamps, SSI, public housing assistance, veterans pension or survivors pension benefit, or live on federally recognized Tribal lands.

To apply, you’ll need to contact an Internet provider in your area that participates in the Lifeline program and ask for an application form.

To locate providers in your area, visit LifelineSupport. org or call 888-641-8722.

Once the provider verifies your eligibility, they will begin service. (NOTE: The Inter net companies that partner with EveryoneOn do not currently accept the lifeline subsidy.)

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Under Construction I was driving through one of the many roads under construction in our community when suddenly it all made sense. I could see the new design, and finally realized it was a reasonable alternative to our previous path.

This was quite a contrast from my perspective in the planning and especially the implementation phases of the project when it looked like one big muddy mess. I was never a fan, and didn’t plan to become one!

When I moved to this small suburb of Raleigh more than four decades ago, the population was approximately 7,000.

Now, after being consistently cited as one of the top ten places to live in the United States, the population is pushing 175,000.

They tore down the stately brick borders to our Stoneybrook Estates, the majestic markers of the place we called home, all in the name of progress. I don’t care much for progress sometimes, in some places, particularly in my previously small and tremendously transformed hometown.

This was my old neighborhood where I grew up, across the street from the church where I walked to worship as a child for many years. I wasn’t ready to let go of that landscape.

Soon we will see similar shifts here near the shores of our idyllic island. The swing bridge that has been such an icon of Topsail Island since its inception will be replaced with a stationary stretch of high rise road crossing the intercostal waterway and surrounding Soundside Park.

Though many are in favor, I think most locals lag in their enthusiasm for making such marked changes to our Mayberry by the Sea. But the fact is it will happen. Like it or not, the face of our favorite place is changing and there is nothing we can do about it.

I am sure in the long run, it’s a good idea, but in the interim it will be awkward, uncomfortable and inconvenient. And in the end, the entrance to our island will be forever transformed.

Like our communities, our lives are constantly under construction as well. We are never ‘finished’ until we enter eternity, and even then I expect we continue to evolve.

Sometimes the construction gets ugly and confusing; with barrels and barriers, debris and delays. It can be irritating and frustration compounds the chaos.

But eventually the road is revealed and the previously perplexing path becomes more clear and nicer to navigate. This is how our lives work when we submit to being under construction by our creator.

As we grow in faith and gain wisdom of His word, our world makes more sense and the road opens wide to welcome us. That’s not to say the ride is always easy, or even enjoyable, but as we embrace our own evolution we can appreciate the joy in the journey and avoid dreading the new destination.

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Newsings & Musings

Edith Batson Lent We are entering the holiest part of the Christian calendar. Wednesday was Ash Wednesday. People would put ashes on their foreheads to signify their need for repenting.

Many churches have Ash Wednesday services. In earlier years only those who would confess their sins out loud were allowed to have the ashes. Later everyone was allowed to have the ashes.

Interestingly enough, Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras became a day of letting yourself go and doing wild things for the last time before Lent.

Edith said they attended a Mardi Gras parade in Mon-

Weaver Continued from page 4A he hates okra. He’s a fascist!”

“While he has only recently admitted his hatred for okra, we are trying to confirm a report that Weaver made a public statement several years ago that he hates all vegetables.” (That’s true, by the way – I was six, and loudly made the comment when Mother and Papa dragged me to a big awards banquet at Campbell University.)

“Weaver should be forced to explain why he hates vegetables,” another commentator decrees. “We have a panel here to explain how his hatred of vegetables has affected them.”

“Well, Chet, I tell you – this kind of hatred frightens me. America is no place for people who hate vegetables. I mean, look at the pictures of this man – he’s just scary!”

“I heard he told someone that hanging his picture on the barn wall would scare rats.”

“It certainly scares me!

Campbell Continued from page 4A raised and benefits adjusted. Making up the deficits on the backs of current and retired public employees is breaking our promises to them and is sure to spawn lawsuits and cause an exodus of experienced people we depend on to maintain our roads, guard our prisons, enforce our laws, teach our children and administer other programs.

These unfunded liabilities dwarf many other problems

roe, LA last week just to see what it was like. Mostly it was loud noises with lots of lights, sirens, fire trucks and people.

Lent is the period heading up to Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey for Palm Sunday, when people cheered Jesus as their King and spread Palm branches in His path.

Unfortunately Jesus knew his mission was to be the sacrificial lamb so that people who believed that He was the only beloved Son of God – and indeed was God Himself – and His kingdom was not of this earthly world now.

Even Jesus asked his Heavenly Father if there was some way other than death that could be worked out.

“But not my will but yours be done.”

So Jesus was tortured, whipped, persecuted, had to carry His own cross to its destination on the hill with two other crosses. He had spikes driven into his hands and feet. He suffered – not for any sins of His own – but for our sins – so that we could be cleansed of all of our own sins and go to Heaven when we died.

It is all I can do to keep tears back when I think of the terrible price Jesus paid for us in obedience to God. One of Jesus’ last merciful acts from the cross was telling the one repenting thief that he would be in Paradise with Him that very day.

Thoughts from a Christian on Good Friday So what’s so good about Good Friday? This question has been on my heart as of late, and I have really researched it. What follows are some answers which I believe may satisfy the question.

I pray that they will enable you to see that Good Friday is indeed “good!” For it is “God’s Friday!”

Good Friday is ‘good’ because: •Jesus wore the crown of thorns that I might wear the crown of life.

•Jesus was scourged that I might be healed.

•Jesus was condemned that I might be pardoned.

•Jesus was abandoned that I might be accepted.

•Jesus was made to be sin that I might be made righteous.

•Jesus drank wrath that I might drink the living waters of life.

•Jesus dies that I might live.

•Jesus was showered with judgment that He did not deserve so that I might be showered with grace that I do not deserve.

•Jesus purchased for me eternal redemption through His sacrifice to pay my eternal debt.

Easter Sunday is April 16 this year. Let us be prepared to Great The Risen Lord and Savior from the grave.

In March we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and other events will be coming up.

Watch the Post & Voice for what is going on.

Everyday we can remember to thank God – in Jesus’ name; for all of His blessings to us.

Learn from mistakes of the past and forget about them. Concentrate on what God wants you to do today and put your hopes in tomorrow.

Be happy. Think good thoughts –­ accept the peace that Jesus can put in your heart and head.

Shalom!

That’s something a terrorist would do!”

“Congress needs to force the terrorist Jefferson Weaver to embrace vegetables! There needs to be a law! We’re going to boycott anything he has ever liked, anywhere he has ever shopped, or anywhere he has ever gone to visit. And we’re going to use lots of exclamation points to make ourselves sound important!”

“We’re here to interview a bowl of boiled okra that Weaver hated. Well, it may not be the particular bowl, but it’s representative. And there are some lima beans and Brussels sprouts here who are suffering from posttraumatic stress due to Weaver’s hatred of vegetables.”

“I heard that he actually likes lima beans, but that can’t be confirmed.”

“That’s just misinformation spread by the right wing vegetable hate groups who endorse Weaver. We have it on good authority, from anonymous sources close to the Weaver camp, that lima beans are just a token vegetable for him. They aren’t even really vegetables, anyway. They’re legumes.”

“Does Weaver really think

he can regain the public’s confidence now, having been exposed as a hater of vegetables?”

“In a ridiculously transparent attempt to seem objective, we have invited John Smith, who doesn’t like broccoli, to join our panel today. We won’t let him talk, but we will ask him questions designed to mislead our viewers and embarrass him.”

“I understand Weaver’s problems with okra, although I would never feel that way.

I heard, however, that he actually likes okra in certain circumstances, such as in soup.”

“So, Weaver can’t stand the individuality of okra? That’s misogynistic! And I don’t even know what that word means!”

“That isn’t what I said. He has a right not to like boiled okra, just like anyone else.

Has anyone contacted him?”

“There’s no need to ask Weaver. You’re actually going to sit there and defend hatred as a right? Everyone says Weaver is a vile hater of vegetables. Do you agree with his stand on vegetables?”

“A small, radical, uninformed, unwashed, idiotic

percentage of Americans agree with Weaver’s bigoted and mean-spirited stance on vegetables. We’ll go live now to a peaceful protest at the local farmers market, where vegetable lovers are burning and torching a produce stand. They agree that the destruction of the vegetables is Weaver’s fault.”

“Internationally, looting broke out after several farm trucks were burned and a grocery store destroyed by vegetable rights protestors inflamed by Weaver’s remarks about okra. We’ll hear from one of them now.”

“Well, I, uh, I’m not sure what a okra is, but I want free college, and this guy is keeping us from having it. Listen, do you know how to work the newest IPhone? I want to take a selfie. I’m hashtagging my part to stop hatred.”

Ridiculous? Sure.

But so are feelings that can be so easily hurt, simply because someone doesn’t agree about a man’s duty to his family – or because he doesn’t like okra.

Jefferson Weaver is a columnist and contributing writer with the Post & Voice.

Contact him at jeffersonweav-

our state faces. We cannot continue neglecting them without finding solutions now. We must adopt an attitude of fairness and common sense, recognizing fixes won’t occur overnight. Everyone must come to the table in changing systems for newly hired employees because, at the end of the day, one guiding principle remains: promises made, promises kept.

Tom Campbell is former assistant North Carolina State Treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of NC issues. NC Spin airs Saturday at 8 a.m.

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Rocky Point Elementary School students participated in disability awareness activities during PE classes Feb. 24 as part of the Everybody Plans NC initiative. The mission of this program is to educate, develop and implement opportunities for youth and adults with physical disabilities to play individual, team and recreational sports. Bridge II Sports provided opportunities for students to participate in modified activities that focus on inclusion. Students played wheelchair basketball, seated volleyball, and wore blackout Ms. Radcliff’s fifth grade class at Cape Fear Elementary were put into character for President’s Day. Each student goggles to roll a ball that jingled as it moved. Everyone had represented one of our presidents, or another important figure from history. During CFES’ “One Book, One School” a wonderful time learning how to include others. night, students shared a brief autobiography with interested visitors.

Brice is Pender Schools Employee of the Week Congratulations to Penderlea School Bookkeeper and Secretary Vivian Brice, Pender County Schools Employee of the Week!

Mrs. Brice has been a PCS employee for 28 years serving the students, staff and parents of Penderlea School.

“Mrs. Brice is the pulse and heartbeat of our school,” said Penderlea Principal Car-

rie Armstrong. “When people think of Penderlea, they think of Mrs. Brice. She knows everybody and is known by everybody.”

Mrs. Brice lives in the Penderlea community and said she has seen students come through Penderlea School as children and grow up to be parents of Penderlea students and, sometimes, even grand-

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“I enjoy working with all of the children, teachers and principals that I have had over the years,” Mrs. Brice said. “It’s a pleasure for me to work with all of these children. I try to show them all of the love that I can.”

Please join us in thanking Mrs. Bice for all she does for the Penderlea School community!

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Jesse Leverne Costin Jesse Leverne Costin, 83, passed peacefully from his earthly home Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at his home with family at his side.

He was born Sept. 20, 1933 in Pender County, the son of the late Jessie Ebern and Estelle Walker Costin. Jesse was preceded in death by his sister, Bessie Harris and brother, Ebern Enos “Sandy” Costin.

Jesse is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Flora Horrell Costin; son, Randy Costin (Betsy); daughters, Gay C. Johnson (Roy) and Camille Harrell (Randy); daughter-inlaw, Angie Costin; grandchildren, Andrea Costin, Jessica Costin, Jared Johnson (Ivy), Chase Harrell and MacKenzie Harrell; great grandson, Banks Strickland; sister, Lessie Costin Carter; many extended family and friends.

The family received friends from 11:00 a.m until noon Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 at Shiloh Baptist Church with service beginning at noon in the church sanctuary. The Reverend Gardner Eakins and Chaplain Major General Dondi E. Costin, USAF conducted the service. Burial followed in Walker Family Cemetery.

The family also received friends at the Costin residence.

Memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.

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Sarah Ann Matthis Colvin KELLY -- Sarah Ann Matthis Colvin, 69, of Kelly passed gently from her earthly life on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center surrounded by her family with love.

She was born Nov. 19, 1947 in Sampson County, the daughter of the late David Beatty and Sarah Juanita Knowles Matthis.

Sarah is survived by her husband, Hugh Culbreth Colvin; children, Heather C. Wray (Wayne), Vickie Lynn C. Jones (Christian) and Hugh David Colvin (Tricia); grandchildren, Kody Wray, Tyler Wray, Brandon Wray, Wade Jones, Kendall Avery Jones and Wyatt David Colvin; and sister-inlaw, Vickie Colvin.

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ing mother, grandmother, sister-in-law and friend loved her family dearly. Her sweet, sweet spirit will not be forgotten by those who knew and loved Sarah.

The family received friends 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Inurnment for immediate family was in Haw Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to a charity of one’s choice.

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Virginia “Jean” Mae Horne Eakins B U R G AW - - Vi r g i n i a “Jean” Mae Horne Eakins, 75, of Burgaw passed from her earthly life Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born Nov. 19, 1941 in Pender County, the daughter of the late John Calvin and Velvie Horne. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Pate Eakins, Sr.; son, Donald Eakins; and granddaughter, Rebecca Lynn Gurganious.

Jean is survived by her children, Walter Pate Eakins, Jr., Michael Stephen Eakins (Teresa), Donna Tatum (Michael Carlisle), Millie Gurganious (Junior), and Johnny Eakins; grandchildren, David Eakins, Melissa Eakins, Renee Brown, Michael Eakins, Matthew Eakins, Shannon Tatum, Morgan Tatum, and Stephen Gurganious, seven great grandchildren; sister, Maggie Puckett (Dale); brother, Marion Horne (Juanita); many extended family and friends.

The family received friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw and at other times was at the home of Donna and Michael Carlisle.

Funeral service was at 3 p.m.

Monday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with The Rev. Bobby Mowery and The Rev. Roger Brittingham officiating. Burial followed in Eakins Family Cemetery.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

Dafney Teachey Horne PENDERLEA -- Dafney Teachey Horne age 76 of the Penderlea community of Willard passed away Saturday Feb. 25, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center sur-

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rounded by her loving family.

She was born Jan. 5, 1941 in Pender County daughter of the late Dewey and Pearl Bradshaw Teachey. She was also predeceased by her husband J B Horne; brother Johnny Teachey; sister Joyce Horrell; and nephew Darrell Horrell.

She is survived by her daughter Debbie Brown Hall of the home; three granddaughters April Tucker and husband Jake of Rose Hill, Candice Hall and fiancée Michael of Rose Hill and Jessica Hall of the home; great grandchildren Austin Tucker, Madison Tucker, Jaydon Hall, Hunter Tucker, Ashlynn Hall and Brooklyn Hall; two sisters, Hazel Godwin and Gladys Prevatte both of Wilmington and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will held Sunday Mar. 5, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Magnolia Baptist Church. Rev. Mark Gardner and Rev. Ricky Wood will officiate.

Shared memories and condolences can be sent to the family at www.harrellsfh. com. The family was served

by Harrell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Wilma Hand Jackson BURGAW -- Mrs. Wilma Hand Jackson, 87, of Burgaw, passed,away Feb. 23, 2017 at Ashe Gardens Memory Care.

She was born April 21, 1929 in Pender County to the late Ed and Mollie Graham Hand.

Mrs. Jackson graduated f ro m t h e fo r m e r Pe n d e r County Training School, received a Bachelor Degree from Fayetteville State University, and a Master’s Degree from North Carolina A&T State University. She pursued further study after moving to the North East.

She began her teaching career in Pender County at the former C.F. Pope High School.

She was married to Sgt. Demetrius Jackson who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Jackson is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Naomi Tyler of Dayton, Ohio and Mrs. Lillian Moore of Dale City, Virginia; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Dunn Funeral Home. The funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 1 at Pike Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Burgaw Cemetery.

The family was served by Dunn Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Robert Orlando Moore BURGAW -- Robert Orlando Moore, 54 of Burgaw, passed away Feb 24, 2017 at Brian Center of Wallace. He was born Nov 11, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY to Sandra Louise Burton and Russell Jackson of the Canetuck Community, Currie.

Ro b e r t w a s e m p l o ye d many years with Hardee’s of Burgaw.

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The funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Mar. 3 at Dunn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Canetuck Baptist Church Cemetery, Currie.

The family was served by Dunn Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Milton Bryan Parker ROCKY POINT -- Milton Bryan Parker, age 58, of Rocky Point died Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at his residence.

He was born June 6, 1958, in Duplin County and was the son of the late Milton Ray and Joyce Bryant Parker. He was also predeceased by his brother, Tony Parker.

He served his country honorably in the US Army.

Surviving are his son, Christopher B. Parker; daughter, Courtnie Parker White and husband, James; grandchildren, Haley White, Ethan White and Brody White; companion, Marie Drayton; brothers, Mike Parker and wife, Linda and David Parker and wife, Mary; half-sister, Denise Taylor and special friends, J R Bonham and wife, Frances and Jane Moss.

The family received friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Graveside funeral service was at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Riley’s Creek Memorial Cemetery, Rocky Point with the Rev Richard Phillips officiating.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

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Johnnie was a devoted husband and caring father, grandfather and brother who loved his family dearly. He was a people person and loved to mingle with others and especially enjoyed discussing p o l i t i c s . B e i n g a n av i d outdoorsman, Johnnie enjoyed farming and hunting. He was a jokester and comedian who enjoyed making others laugh.

Johnnie will surely be missed but treasured memories will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

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Post & Voice All-County Men’s Basketball

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The 2016-17 basketball season was one of high and lows for the county. While two of the three men’s teams made the playoffs, neither made it past the first round. The Post & Voice would like to recognize the best of the best for the year.

Alec Baker (Topsail) Baker led the Pirates in scoring (14.7) and assists. He was the team’s primary ball handler and more than held his own against the tough Mid-Eastern Conference.

Johnny Tartaglione (Topsail) This talented senior was second on the team at 11.2 points a contest. He was the most improved player on the Pirates roster and came on strong over the course of the year.

Owen Ellis (Topsail) Ellis averaged eight points a game and led the team with 6.5 boards a game. He was another Pirate that improved drastically over the course of the year.

Jarious Williams (Pender) This talented senior has improved

every year as a Patriot. He averaged 14 points a game and handed out five assists a game. He also chipped in six rebounds a game. This senior should play at the next level.

Cameron Kea (Pender) Kea was a very good defender with a penchant for coming through in big games. He was third on the team in scoring at just over 10 points and gave the Patriots a solid effort.

Andre Devane (Pender) This junior swing man averaged 6.4 points a game and just over six rebounds a contest. He is a high energy player who has a nose for the ball.

Jujuan Carr (Trask) As a freshman, Carr scored 12.1 points a game and chipped in 5.2 boards a game as well as 2.4 assists a contest. Carr made the transition to high school look easy.

He is the future of Trask basketball.

Tiyuan Ballard (Trask) Although Ballard went out at midseason with an injury; he was a force for the Titans. He led the Titans with 15 points and eight rebounds before the injury. Only a junior, he will be a force to be reckoned with next year.

Derrick Benton (Trask) Benton averaged five points a game while chipping in four boards a game.

Benton’s services for the Titans go far beyond statistics. He stepped up for the team in dire times and made his presence known.

Player of the year Rodney ‘Tigga’ Hansley (Pender) Hansley led the county in scoring at 17.1 points a game. He averaged 6.2 rebounds and just over three assists a game. He led the team in three point baskets and became a very good defender.

Once Hansley crossed the half court line by 10 foot he was within his range. Tigga is a prime time player and was the best player in the county.

Coach of the year Rodney Orr (Trask) Orr came into the season with a team with talent but with very little depth. The Titans played part of their conference schedule with three starters including the team’s leading scorer and rebounder injured. The Titans still managed to make the playoffs and came within one quarter of upsetting Wallace in the first round of the state 1A playoffs.

Post & Voice All-County Women’s Basketball

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

The Pender County ladies basketball teams went through some struggles early in the year. The Topsail girls and Pender ladies improved quickly and made it to the playoffs while Trask was winless.

The Post &Voice would like to recognize the best female players in the county.

Julia Sullivan (Topsail) Sullivan should be voted the best freshman in the Mid-Eastern Conference. She is a tenacious defender who averaged 5.2 points and 5.3 rebounds a game.

Lauren Caveness (Topsail) Caveness was second on the team at just under seven points a game. She is a very savvy player that does all the little things to help a team win. She is just a sophomore.

Carmen Pyrtle (Topsail) Pyrtle is an outstanding athlete as well as a very good basketball player. She led the team in assists and was among the top three in many categories. Just a

junior, she will be a handful next year.

Kam Thompson (Pender) Thompson was third on the team in scoring and was among the leaders in rebounds. She is a tenacious defender with her best basketball ahead of her.

Ratavia Merritt (Pender) Merritt may be the best basketball player at Pender. She was second on the team with 9.4 points a game. She is a good defender and an excellent rebounder.

Just a sophomore, she will flourish under the tutelage of Coach Andrienne Bannerman.

Taylor Marshall (Pender) The junior guard led the Patriots with just under 11 points a game and was undeterred against some tough competition. She will lead the Pats into the new conference next year and will be among the best in that conference.

Angel Boykin (Trask) Boykin was one of the lone bright spots in an otherwise dreary season for the Lady Titans. She led the team in scoring and never gave up. She is worthy of

building around. Just a sophomore, she has a bright future.

Player of the year Payton Little (Topsail) This sophomore personifies where the Pirate ladies basketball team is. She led the in scoring (7.5) and rebounding with just under seven boards a game. However, she is much more than a scorer; she has a great feel for the game and more than held her own against the 4A schools in the MEC. Coach of the year Andrew Ellington (Topsail) Ellington has led the Lady Pirates into a new era. This team won 17 games this year including going 7-5 in the MidEastern Conference. He led the Pirates to a sweep over 4A Laney as well as leading them to the top 3/A spot in the conference.

Ellington may well be the best young coach in the area and among the best young coaches in the state. Topsail is on the rise and he is one of the reasons for their vast improvement.

Patriot softball looks to make a move in 2017

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Veteran Coach Gary Battle knows a thing or two about coaching. He has been in the business for over 30 years.

When asked about the Patriot softball team for 2017 he did not hesitate to show excitement.

“I think we’re going to be pretty good. We have a couple of freshman coming in that is going to help us and some kids coming back. We have couple of kids to replace but I am excited.”

The Patriots hopes begin with senior right handed pitcher Gracie Vincent. She has a ton of experience and is mature way beyond her years.

She throws the ball well and has all of the pitches.

Jenna Harrell will also see the mound. She picked up some valuable experience last year and will give Battle some room to make a move. Those two along with a couple of

freshmen coming in will give the Pats more depth in the circle.

Imani Newkirk is back for her senior year. She is an outstanding athlete. She has a good bat and is an excellent fielder. She was an all-conference and all - county player from a year ago and will likely duplicate those feats this year.

Returning behind the plate will be Ashley Dupalevich.

The sophomore has a year of high school experience under her belt and will be a rock behind the plate.

Katie Rivenbark (third) and Harrell (third) will solidify the infield while Alana Buie and Keaira Allen will be Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew back to fill the outfield.

Titan pitcher Nathan Harrell (here on first base), will be a The Patriots have a couple major player on the mound for Trask of sets of shoes to fill in the loss of Briana Goff and Kamaya Nixon. Both were starters and captains and brought a good bat and glove to the

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New era in Titan softball

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Titan softball team has never had a losing season. As a matter of fact, the team under the guidance of Corrina Reece the Titans won the last three Four County Conference championships.

Reece is gone and so are eight seniors including two time conference player of the year Taylor Rivenburg along with perennial all-conference and all-county performers A.J. Johnson and Kyra Holmes.

The Titans cupboard is hardly bare despite those losses. Longtime assistant coach Jimmy Roughton has taken over the reins and along

with assistant Mike Collier is excited about the year. “These girls are really supportive of one another. I see it every day.

They help each other and pull for each other. Their attitudes are phenomenal. I’m looking forward to watching them grow.”

The Titans have a top notch starter in the circle in Brittany Foy. The right hander showed her worth last year and is expected to be one of the best pitchers in the conference.

Sophomore Ashton Yarborough will also see some time in the circle as will Jordan Sholar. “Jordan can throw the ball, “said Roughton. “Both her and Ashton will see some time in the circle but Brittany

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Improvement on the schedule for the Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Titan baseball team has a new coach and a new look this year. After showing great improvement under Daniel Ward a year ago the team looks to take the next step.

Leading the team this year will be head Coach Ronnie Pruitt. He brings a young perspective along with 16 years of experience with him. His outlook on the season is simple.

“I expect my team to compete for the conference championship and become a playoff team. We need to set the bar high for our kids because it gives them something to work for. I also expect my kids to give 100 percent every day at games and practices and so far in the preseason they have done that. These

players work hard and they are a pleasure to coach.”

There are some big holes to fill this year. The Titans lost speedsters Michael Stroman (outfield) and Tynaffit Davis (infield) to graduation as well as Tanner Benton (utility) and Kenny Smith (p/infield).

All were starters along with Jordan Flora (pitcher/catcher).

Leading the way for the Titans this year will be junior Robbie Patterson. The young backstop was injured last year and came back late and did not catch. He will be back behind the plate and will give Pruitt a strong presence on the field.

He will catch for a bevy of hurlers including junior lefthander Nathan Harrell. Harrell is a big lefty with a decent fastball and good curve. He

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In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

For all of the talk about how strong Wallace-Rose Hill has been in football and how good East Bladen and Clinton has been in football and girls basketball, I have not heard a word about how good Trask has been in men’s basketball.

Heck, I am guilty of whining about having to play Wallace and Clinton on the gridiron every year.

While I was writing the Trask basketball playoff loss story I came across a very interesting statistic.

The Trask men’s basketball team was among the best in the FCC over a four- year period. The team had a four-year accumulative overall record of 73-37 and won one conference title while finishing second once. This is the only year that they finished with a

sub .500 record and if you break it down by the numbers, they averaged just over 18 wins a year. Not too shabby for a 1A school in a conference full of very good 2A schools.

For all of the talk about how strong the conference is Trask has more than held its own. Bill Mercier always fields a very strong track and field program and the softball team has won the conference title all four years in the conference. This year’s football team made major strides, and then there is the men’s basketball team.

This year’s team was beset by injuries. At one time Coach Rodney Orr was down three starters.

He had just one kid over 6-3 and lost his leading scorer for most of the second half of the season. Despite all of this the team was competitive on most nights and gave Wallace all they could handle in the first round of the playoffs.

What I am getting at is that despite what has been said about the Titans stay in the Four County Conference, the school’s athletic teams have more than held their own. Now it’s time to move on to the new conference.

Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The high school basketball season is officially over for the Pender County high schools.

The Trask men’s basketball team put the tough 2016-17 season behind them with a loss to Wallace. B.J. Jordan led the Titans with 15 points and six rebounds while freshman standout Jujuan Carr added 13 points, four rebounds and five steals. Jaylin Mayshack had 13 points and three steals.

The Pender men lost to Jones Senior High school despite 21 points from Rodney Hansley. Jarious Williams added 17 points in his final high school basketball game.

The Topsail Lady Pirates

made a nice run through the 3A playoffs, losing in the third round. Payton Little had 19 points and 14 rebounds while Carmen Pyrtle had 21 points six rebounds and four assists in the first round win. Julia Sullivan had 10 points and 14 rebounds. Sullivan had16 points and 10 rebounds in the win over Terry Sanford.

In the third round loss the Pirates were led by Carmen Pyrtle (10 Pts) and Lauren Caveness (6pts).

This weeks top performer is the whole Topsail Lady Pirate basketball team. They finished the season with a winning record in the tough Mid-Eastern Conference and went three rounds deep in the 3A state playoffs.

Lady Pirates back with 11 lettermen this season

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Sometimes there is an adjustment period when a new coach takes over, especially at the high-school level, but that does not appear to be the case with the Topsail High School softball team, and it doesn’t hurt that 11 girls return from a team that was 26-5 overall and 11-1 in winning their second-straight Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference title.

Eric Phillips takes over for Jay Abston and, while he is a “new” coach, Phillips has worked as a hitting instructor with several of the girls, and attended many of their games over the last couple of years.

The Lady Pirates did lost two extremely talented players in Keri White (Appalachian State) and Danielle Parks (King University) but they return standout pitcher Victoria Elder and a host of other players with varsity experience in a program that is 62-22 overall and 28-8 in the conference over the last three years – including back-toback 11-1 conference championship-caliber records.

“We do have a good group coming back but we are very young in several areas and it could take time to bond as a team,” Phillips said.

With that said, Phillips indicated that, along with Hoggard, Laney, and West

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Topsail ace hurler Victoria Elder will lead the charge for the Lady Pirates Brunswick, “we expect to finish toward the top of the conference.”

The starting point for that

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Pirate baseball a conference contender under new leadership

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer It is a fairly easy, no pressure situation when a new coach walks into a program where winning hasn’t been the norm, mainly because there are few expectations.

The job is to improve and hopefully build a competitive program – little-by-little.

However, it is a huge challenge when a new coach takes over as program where, not only is success the norm, you are expected to contend for a conference title and a run deep into the state playoffs.

That is the challenge that Topsail baseball Coach Aaron Rimer faces as he begins his first year as the Pirates’ head man, but he definitely brings with him his own set of impressive credentials, and the combination of a successful program with a successful coach is fueling an optimistic

outlook in Hampstead.

In their three previous years in the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference the Pirates have compiled an overall record of 68-23 and a conference mark of 24-12 – capturing a conference title, a state championship, and a state runnerup slot.

Prior to that, the Pirates 62-39 overall and 36-17 in the East Central 2A Conference, and – dating back to 2008 – 40-21 overall and 14-6 in the Coastal Plains 1A Conference. That’s a combined overall mark of 170-83 overall, and 74-35 in conference over as 9-year span.

Definitely a tough act to follow but Rimer has done pretty well, himself. In his 6 years at the helm of North Rowan – his alma mater –Rimer was 84-51 with two conference titles. His teams made it to the state playoffs every year and made it to the second and

third rounds several times.

Now he takes over for last year’s Coach Chris Blake, who was 22-12 overall and 8-4 in the conference – falling in the 3A state championship game (two games to one) to Marvin Ridge, and he is ready to continue the Pirate tradition.

Topsail lost five seniors – Chase Riker, Cameron Kimrey, Payton Rice, Austin Rodriguez, and Bryce Cota – from last year’s state runnerup but Rimer welcome back 14 players with varying degrees of varsity experience and, well he realizes there will be an adjustment period, he views his team as potential conference champion.

“We have several very talented baseball players and the only potential weakness I see is adjusting to a new system,” Rimer said. “I know that Hoggard and West Brunswick will field strong teams but I expect us to finish first

in the conference.”

Rimer has the horses to do that. Back to lead the charge are Sam Hall (3B), Josh Madole (1B), Aaron Beach (CF), and Payton Phelps (P).

“Sam (Clemson commit) and Josh (UNC-Greensboro commit) are two of the best players in the state and they will serve as team captains,” Rimer said. “Aaron is a hardworking kid that can fly. He is a very good centerfielder with a good bat, and also a team captain.

“Payton (Presbyterian commit) is our fourth team captain and a very good lefthanded pitcher with tons of movement on his fastball.”

As if that is not enough, there is Garrett Myrka (RF), William St. ledger (P), Johnny Tartaglione (P), Colby Emmertz (C), Jacob Luchansky (P), and Aiden Smith (P/ OF).

“Garrett is an extremely

WRH ends Titan cager’s season 66-60

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When the first round matchups for the North Carolina High School basketball playoffs were announced the Heide Trask Titan men’s basketball team probably did a double take. They found themselves matched up with fellow Four County Conference mate Wallace. The Titans had played the Bulldogs well the first time they met but were beaten soundly in the return match. This time the Titans traveled to their place. For three quarters of play the

Rocky Point squad resembled the team that started the season 6-1. However, the athletic Bulldogs used a big fourth quarter to overtake the Titans 66-60 and put an end to a season full of injuries for Coach Rodney Orr. The Titans opened the first period on fire and rode the hot shooting of their back court to a 15-5 advantage after one quarter of play.

The Bulldogs made a run at the Titans in the second period but the Titans held on and played their own game.

The Bulldogs trimmed five points off of the double digit

deficit but the Titans still held serve going into the break.

The Pender County Trask Titans were one quarter of play away from an improbable upset.

The game was close throughout the third frame with Wallace trying to get out on the fast break at every opportunity. The Titans went into the final quarter of play clinging to a three point lead.

Coach Orr’s thin bench would come into play in the final eight minutes. Junior Jakel Newton found himself in foul trouble much of the game and fouled out at the be-

ginning of the fourth quarter.

Wallace used a 25-16 fourth period to overtake the game Titans and take the win.

B.J. Jordan led the Titans with 15 points and six rebounds while freshman standout Jujuan Carr added 13 points four rebounds and five steals. Jaylin Mayshack had 13 points and three steals.

The Titans (11-15) ended their four year run in the Four County Conference with a 73-37 record that included one conference title and a second place finish. The team loses one senior this year.

Lady Pirates fall to top seed in state playoffs

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer There are no tears in Mudville despite the fact Mighty Casey struck out, and there should not be any tears – unless they are tears of pride – in Hampstead despite the fact the Lady Pirates basketball team lost to NCHSAA 3A top-seed Northern Guilford, thus ending a record-setting season of tremendous excitement – and future promise – for the Topsail girls’ basketball program.

Junior center Elissa Cunane (6-5) dominated the inside with 16 points to lead a continent of four LADY Nighthawks into double figures as Northern Guilford ended Topsail’s season with a 61-25 win Saturday in the third round of the state playoffs.

Topsail (17-10) hung with their taller, and very talented, host throughout most of the first half, trailing just 16-8 after the first quarter and 27-17 at halftime before a 23-4 third period pretty much took the suspense out of the contest.

The Nighthawks (28-1) outscored Topsail 33-8 in the second half.

“We hung in there in the first half but they were very

Yarborough has bigger role with the Trask Titans

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Lady Titan softball team graduated eight seniors from a year ago and will have to replace all eight on the field as well as in the dugout.

One of the players expected to help with that is sophomore Ashton Yarborough.

Yarborough is a player with many skill sets. She is a very good pitcher with a vast amount of experience. She can also play any position on the field.

The position that Yarborough may be asked to fill this year is behind the plate. The Titans lost both catchers and need a player both mentally and physically tough to take over from behind the dish.

With a new coach and a bevy of new players, Ashton Yarborough will be a vital part of the Titans lineup this year.

With her talent and knowledge of the game she will be successful.

good,” Topsail Coach Andrew Ellington said. “I told the girls at halftime one of two things could happen in the third quarter, they could blow us away or we hang tough and make it interesting, and they really took it to us.”

Lauren Caveness (six points) had the only two field goals in the third quarter, and Carmen Pyrtle (10 points) and Dashaniq Sidbury (2) scored in the fourth quarter but that was all the point Topsail could muster.

“I told them I don’t have my own kids yet, but they are mine,” Ellington said. “I can’t fault them for anything, and I’m excited already for next year. They have been, and are, incredible.”

Getting to the third-round Thursday was not easy as the Lady Pirates rallied from behind before a Caveness threepointer became first salvo in an 11-9 final stanza that produced a 32-30 win over Terry Sanford (19-8).

“They are a resilient bunch, always,’ Ellington said. “I joked with them, they’re like little kids that just don’t know any better, you’re not supposed to win this game, you can’t do that, and they do it anyway. It’s just amazing.”

Neither team scored on a regular basis – Topsail going 12-for-37 (32.6 percent) from the field and 6-for-13 (45.9 percent) from the line, and the Lady Bulldogs hitting on just 11-of-44 (25 percent) shots from the field and 5-for-12 (41.6 percent) from the line, but it was clutch foul shooting in the fourth period that was the difference.

Sullivan (16 point, 10 rebounds) was 2-for-4 with two field goals in the critical final eight minutes, and Caveness was 3-for-4 with a trey – the duo accounting for all 11 fourth-quarter points.

Beside the clutch work from the line, Sullivan was matched up with Terry Sullivan’s Lindsey Bell, who came into the game averaging 19.2 PPG and 9.9 RPG. She finished with 16 points, making one trey, with six rebounds.

“That’s why I put Julia on her,” Ellington said. “I told Julia she’s 5-7 and she has to shoot over you and I knew Julia would be smart enough not to gamble, not to take cheap fouls. She is a good player, she’s great, and she did an amazing job on her. She’s only a freshman and she’s going to be tremendous, and that’s why I chose that matchup.”

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Pirate baseball team has a storied history. There have been quite a few players that have moved on to the next level.

The next player to do so will be senior third baseman Sam Hall.

Mr. Hall recently signed to play baseball at national power Clemson University.

Hall has had a superb career at Topsail. He has become one of the best players in the state.

Sam was instrumental in the Pirate hard ballers march toward the state title series a year ago.

He had a great bat and was a very good fielder as well.

He batted .370 with 26 runs scored and a team leading 20 runs batted in.

With a great college career ahead, Sam Hall will look to put the finishing touches on his senior year and a great high school career at Topsail High School.

did more to keep the Lady Bulldogs in the game late with six fourth-quarter points. Elliott tied the game at 26-26 with 6:22 to go but Sullivan had a basket then added two free throws for a 30-26 Topsail lead.

“I was just trying to stay with her because we knew she was the only one that could score so our defense was centered round her,” Sullivan said. “She had moves but I tried to just stay with her and everyone else stayed with their man so we got stops when we needed them.

Offensively it was a team effort. We passed the ball well and I got some open looks and shots down low.”

In the opening round game Tuesday the Lady Pirates saw a 10-point halftime lead and a nine-point advantage after three quarters dissipate but they hung on to defeat visiting Walter M Williams (14-11) 65-59 to advance.

Little (19 points, 14 rebounds) and Pyrtle (21 points, six rebounds, four assists) were the early catalysts in staking the Lady Pirates to leads of 17-13 after one period and 33-23 at halftime.

The Lady Pirates’ defense

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hard worker and a very good defensive and offensive player, and William is a left-handed pitcher with three pitchers,” Rimer said. “Johnny will work mostly in relief.

He is a two-sport athlete with an unorthodox delivery and three effective pitches.

“Colby is a very good defensive catcher with a very god bat, Jacob (VMI commit) had good velocity and has a very good curveball, slider, and changeup, and Aiden had very good command and

brings a good left-handed stick.”

Sophomore Shane Nolan came to varsity late in season (from the JV team) and impressed at shortstop. Rimer also singled out sophomore newcomers Miles Cota (P) – the third (Clark & Bryce) in a line of outstanding Cota pitchers – and Elliot Blanton (OF).

Topsail opened on the road Tuesday (Feb. 28) at Jacksonville. The Pirates are home again against Purnell Swett.

Pender hardballers look for better season in 2017

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender baseball team struggled to win baseball games last year. The team totaled just three wins despite playing many of the top Four County teams close. This year the Pats have a new coach in Stephen Christian and a bevy of returning players.

The Pats lost three seniors from a year ago and bring just three seniors into this season.

The bulk of this year starters are underclassmen with a ton of experience.

The Pats pitching has a family feel to it this year with brothers Chase and Tyler Norris manning the mound.

Junior Chase Norris is likely the Patriots top pitcher. He

is a crafty right hander who hits his spots and knows how to work a batter. His brother Tyler, a sophomore has similar qualities and will see some time on the hump as well.

Eston Easterling will also see some duty on the mound.

He gives the Patriots a left hander that will give the batters a different look. Stephen Brunetti will also give the Pats some innings.

Riley Murray will be behind the plate again this year.

He is a solid backstop with a good arm and tough demeanor. He has the experience to handle the young pitching staff.

Latrell Brown will be back this year to anchor the out-

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Lady Titan kickers hope to repeat playoff success

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Lady Titan soccer team has come to know success in recent years. with veteran coach Cathy Claris still on board and a bevy of new and returning starters, the team has their eye on improving last years win total.

“We want to win the 1A part of our split conference,” said Claris. This is the last time we have to play Clinton two times a year. We’re in a different conference next year.”

The Titans have only two seniors back this year and have 12 players that started at one time or another a year ago. Seniors Hannah Falk and Sara Vasquez-Lopez both play side by side at Center Back so hopefully keeper Ciara Grizzle will have a fairly easy time adjusting to her starting role.

“We have returners at every position, “said Claris. “That is really good.”

The new freshman are probably the best class of freshmen since Claris has been coaching girls soccer. Anihi Paz just got off the hardwood and onto the pitch. She is in great shape.

Maddy Bryant and Aubrey Mintz both have strong legs/ strength/power and LizBeth Lopez Cruz (younger sister of

Rivenbark on the hot corner for the Patriots

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer There are few positions on the baseball field that have the reputation of third base. It is called the hot corner because of the proximity of the player playing the position.

Often a third baseman has no time to think and must rely on their reflexes. It takes a tough competitor to play the hot corner. The Pender Patriots have that tough competitor in senior Katie Rivenbark.

Miss Rivenbark has learned to play the position under fire.

She has taken some hot shots and been beat and banged up.

However, she has never wavered and has always come back to play the position with confidence.

The Pender Lady Patriots are about to embark on the 2017 softball season. Katie Rivenbark will man the hot corner for Coach Gary Battle and the Patriots.

There is no doubt that she will turn in a great performance in 2017.

soccer junior, Mayra) is very focused. All four have some soccer prowess and skill.

Claris is happy to get a group of young players with some experience and credited several things for their skill level.

“This is my seventh year with the girls team. I don’t know if it’s PYSA or middle school soccer or that they are just athletes, but I’m glad that they can play some already. We practice basic skills every day but we are not having to teach the skills from scratch, rather we are perfecting them. That’s a big difference.”

Coach Claris is most excited about her current coaching staff which includes her sons and former starting keepers in Jack and Davey Bradshaw along with assistant coach Russell Lewis.

“This group has done good things at Trask going back to when Russell and I coached our sons at Trask. Then we added the girl’s team to our coaching credits and now we’re all back together. This staff is full of soccer knowledge and if the girls listen and do what we ask of them, then good things will happen.

We want that 3rd round game to be ours.”

The Titans will play their

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Bill Howard Outdoors things done in a quick enough manner to where I could catch the sunset one day and stay until sunrise after the last day to give me basically three days worth of sunrises and sunsets.

Now don’t get me completely wrong, as I had to coordinate with three different companies and twelve locations for my work, and I was able to sneak in photographing my first major league baseball game along the way.

Now I have another business trip taking me away from home, this time to Colorado.

I am putting in more planning to add some hiking and landscape photography in the mix.

On something such as this, the first thing I do is see what is along the way. I drive. Therefore it is much easier than flying and asking the pilot to make a quick detour.

I noted several areas that would be perfect for landscape photography. All are national parks and include the following; Badlands, Glacier, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Arches, and Rocky Mountain National Parks. This, along with my work destination would begin the overall planning phase.

From here, I work out a travel map. At this point I had to work out my time period. I know how long I will be doing

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist Planning and spontaneity are two different things to an extent. I have always been one to have planned just enough to where I could grab my stuff on the spur-of-the-moment for q quick trip. Hunting, fishing, hiking, it didn’t matter, I was all in for a quick adventure.

And then there are planned trips. These are the ones where the adventure is less ‘let’s see what we can find’ and more ‘I have to do this’ due to different circumstances.

Right now I am involved in a planned trip out west. No, I am not talking about west as in Cherokee, NC. I am talking truly out west.

Last year I had the priveledge to visit one of North America’s true treasures, the Grand Canyon. I would have two full days to spend there while on my business trip.

The extent of my planning involved finding a way to get

my main job (I am a commercial photographer and am shooting for a client in Denver), so the rest determines how long I will be away. Mapping location to location gives me travel time. The only way to reduce this is by dropping a destination. No, speeding doesn’t reduce travel time.

Before deciding what to cull from the list of parks, or even adding some if time permits, I begin searching the parks for things of interest. This is the exact same thing I do for hunting and fishing trips, except with hunting and fishing I am looking for prime locations to hike in or put in if taking the kayak, and different forums and articles regarding the best places.

For photo g raphy, I am looking for photographs of the parks, then looking at the attached data for season, time of day, and GPS or other landmarks to determine the angles.

This particular trip, Rocky Mountain National Park is my main objective. For one, it is less than two hours from Denver. Second, I have found many areas that seem to be great for composition. I narrow down my focus to this one park temporarily.

There are three spots that I intend on capturing. Each offers a unique view and are quite different than each of the others. They are also in

three different areas. From the park map, I plan my hikes accordingly to the different trails. I also have to decide whether it is best to stay overnight on a trail or if I will make it back to the parking area. And this is just the beginning of planning.

Whether a hiking and photo seeking adventure such as this, or hunting or fishing, it is easy to get into a mindset of I need to go here, no here is better, wait, that look’s good also. You cannot take your quarry, or your photos in this case, if you constantly skip around due to the sheer size and awe-inspiring vistas and locations.

It is impossible to hunt the entire Pisgah Game Land in one day, fish the entire Alligator River in one day, or photograph and hike an entire national park in one day. You must plan and work a few areas in order to get great results.

–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.

Topsail Friends of the Library holds membership drive

By Kathleen Sabella Special to the Post & Voice Check your mailbox. A letter from Topsail Township Friends of the Library should be arriving. Our non-profit Friends of the Library (FOL) Organization is posting 12,000 membership applications to households in Hampstead, Surf City and Topsail Beach. Proceeds support our local library with funding to purchase books, magazines, electronic subscriptions, and programs.

The FOL membership letter is also your invitation to visit the library in Hampstead where friendly staff will answer your questions and guide you to books, magazines, expanded technology resources and an array of interesting programs – all absolutely free!

Ally Harrington will convince you to give the library a try. I met Ally at the library early one Monday morning in February. On entering, I noticed this woman who needed help – she was attempting to pick up a dropped book as she unsuccessfully juggled a dozen more books while trying to hold on to her purse and check out.

Retrieving the dropped book, I expressed my amazement at how she found time to read so many books. Ally

Ally Harrington explained that she frequently buys books at the used book sale and donates them to a senior living center where they spark the days of the grateful residents.

I identified myself as a member of the Friends of the Library, thanked her for purchasing the books and explained that the used books sale is one of the many FOL fundraisers with proceeds reinvested in library resources. Ally’s face

lit up as she told me how much she loved the library and proceeded to explain the vital role it plays in her family.

The quiet library space with computers and printers is a favorite spot for Ally to work on projects for her home business.

Then, bursting with pride, she told me about Ayden, her third grade daughter, once a reluctant reader who is now devouring books. The turn-around came with the Books & Paws Program at the library where children read with service dogs. Ally’s narrative was upbeat and appreciative, but time did not allow us to finish the story. We arranged to meet the following week.

It was then I learned about Vivian, Ally’s preschool child. Although a bit more active than her older sister, Vivian loves the endless supply of books which her mother checks out for read a-louds.

This fondness for books blossomed last summer with story time at the library with Ms. Terry.

Ally’s memories of Vivian’s first library visits were hilarious – embarrassing episodes of trying to catch Vivian when she wandered away from the story group and proceeded to run around the

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Town of Burgaw Government News March 2, 2017

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

Public Hearing - The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment regarding proposed text amendments to Section 6-2: Definitions of Basic Terms and Section 8-2: Table of Permitted Uses of the Town of Burgaw Unified Development Ordinance as follows: •

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Add to Section 6-2, Definitions of Basic Terms - Office, General: An establishment primarily engaged in the day-to-day administrative or clerical services for businesses or other organizations, with little to no walk-in traffic from the general public.

Add to Section 8-2, Table of Permitted Uses - Office, General as a permitted use in the B-1, B-2, and O&I Districts.

ARBOR DAY CEREMONY AND TREE GIVE AWAY The Town of Burgaw will be celebrating Arbor Day on Friday, March 17, 2017 with a ceremony beginning at 2:30PM followed by the tree give away beginning at 3:00PM. Town of Burgaw residents must present their town water/sewer bill with the Arbor Day sticker in order to receive their choice of a Crape Myrtle tree or a Chaste tree (one tree per customer, please). Tree giveaway will end at 5:00PM or earlier if supplies are exhausted. Both events will be held at the Burgaw Community House located at 102 E. Wilmington Street in Burgaw.

Mar. 13, 2017 Mar. 14, 2017 Mar. 16, 2017 Mar. 17, 2017

CALENDAR Parks/Recreation Committee meeting Board of Commissioners meeting Planning/Zoning Board meeting Arbor Day Ceremony & tree give away

6PM 4PM 5:30PM 2:30PM

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

Town of Surf City Government News March 2, 2017

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

CodeRed is an emergency notification system that allows Town officials to notify citizens and businesses by phone, text & email of emergency situations. Visit the town webpage at www.townofsurfcity.com to sign up.

The Surf City Town Council is seeking a few good VOLUNTEERS!!!

The Beautification & Appearance Committee Applications can be found online at www.townofsurfcity.com 214 N. New River Drive Surf City, NC 28445 (910) 328-4131

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PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/commissions/committees: Name of Board Advisory Board of Health Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Board of Adjustment Board of Equalization and Review Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

Jury Commission Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

# of Vacancies 2 1 1 1 7 1 1

Positions/Categories Dentist***, Engineer*** Veterinarian District 4 Public Member Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Commissioner Representative Citizen Committee Member

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.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: March 7, 2017 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 Master Development Plan and Preliminary Plat Bill Clark Homes, applicant, on behalf of James John Donnelly et al, Melba W West et al, and Teresa Marie West Montminy et al, owner, is requesting the approval of a Master Development Plan and Preliminary Plat for a mixed-use development proposal on four (4) tracts totaling approximately 82.24 acres. The phased development includes; one hundred and twenty-five (125) single family detached conventional lots and thirteen (13) single family detached zero lot line lots. The properties are located along the west side of Country Club Drive (SR 1565), to the south eastside of the low density subdivision known as Vista Point, northeast of the previously approved subdivision Villages At Olde Point, and west of Kings Landing Road (SR 1567). The subject properties are in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PINs: 4203-15-2587-0000, 4203-148410-0000, 4203-24-8646-0000, and 4203-24-2709-0000.

Zoning Map Amendment Craig Smith, applicant, on behalf of S&R Grandview, LLC., owner, is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment for one (1) tract totaling approximately ±42.54 acres from the PD, Planned Development zoning district to the RP, Residential Performance zoning district. The subject property is located in the Topsail Township, along the north side of Grandview Drive (SR 1702), approximately 500 feet east of the intersection of Grandview Drive (SR 1702) and US HWY 17 and may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 3293-503955-0000.

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

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This the 2nd day of February, 2017 Pocahontas Spring Scholl, Administrator of the Estate of Angel Mintz #7603 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF WENDY ARACELY CASTELLANOS “AKA” WENDY ARACELY AGUILAR STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY Having qualified on the 19th day of January, 2017, as Administrator of the Estate of Wendy Aracely Castellanos “aka” Wendy Aracely Aguilar, late of Willard, Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned, Kennedy L. Thompson, Administrator, on or before May 16, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 3rd day of February, 2017.

Kennedy L. Thompson, Administrator Thompson & Thompson, P.C. P O Box 901 Warsaw, NC 28398 (910) 293-3124 #7623 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2/2017

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You are notified to make defense to such pleading within thirty (30) days following the first publication of this notice which is February 9, 2017.

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

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of GILBERT FRANK REHANEK, deceased, are notified to present the same to LANI D. WHITTY, Personal Representative of the Estate of GILBERT FRANK REHANEK, to the address listed below on or before May 10, 2017 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said estate are asked to make immediate payment.

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Robert M. Johnson Executor of the Estate of Leola G. Johnson Dante 17 E 25 Kristin Yahnke Attorney at Law Kenneth Ording, P.C. P.O. Box 2683, Surf City, NC 28445 14210 HWY 50, Surf City, NC 28445 #7604 2/9, 2/16, 2/22, 3/2/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-103 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

PEGGY FELICIA SCOTT, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DAISY FORD SCOTT Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.867 acres, Parcel ID Number 3245-03-2868-0000 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 April 10, 2017.

This date: February 23, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7630 2/23, 3/2, 3/9/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Ernest Wayne Hall, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Ernest Wayne Hall, to present them to the undersigned on or before May 10, 2017 at 854 Wildwood Circle Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of February 3, 2017.

Judith Ann Hall 854 Wildwood Circle Hampstead, NC 28443 #7601 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ROBERT JOHN MURRAY 17 E 49 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Robert John Murray, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Robert Todd Murray, Co-Executor of the decedent’s estate, on or before May 10, 2017 at 122 River Walk, Burgaw, NC 28425, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Co-Executor.

Robert Todd Murray, Co-Executor Estate of Robert John Murray c/o Mark I. Nunalee JD CPA BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #7605 2/9, 2/16, 2/22, 3/2/2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Karen Anna Vose, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Karen Anna Vose, to present them to the undersigned on or before May 18, 2017 at 311 Hickory Lane Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of February 16, 2017.

Andrea Jacquot 311 Hickory Lane Hampstead, NC 28443 #7627 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Betty Musselwhite Guffey, deceased, of Pender County.

This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Betty Musselwhite Guffey to present them to the undersigned on or before May 18, 2017 at 1100 Tara Lane Wilmington, NC 28411 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of February 16, 2017.

Michael A. Harrison 1100 Tara Lane Wilmington, NC 28411 #7628 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of LILMAR TAYLOR-WILLIAMS, Deceased, of Pender County, N.C., are notified to present the same to the Personal Representative listed below on or before May 16, 2017, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said Estate are asked to make immediate payment. This 16th day of February, 2017.

MARGARET S. BENNINGTON, EXECUTOR c/o MATTHEW W. THOMPSON Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 7068 Wilmington, NC 28406-7068 #7629 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9/2017

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16 SP 170 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Anthony Pagliaro a/k/a Anthony J. Pagliaro and Susan Pagliaro to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated March 2, 2006 and recorded on March 17, 2006 in Book 2911 at Page 168 and rerecorded/ modified/corrected on December 1, 2006 in Book 3106, Page 334, Pender County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on March 6, 2017 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 148, Section 4 of Cross Creek Subdivision as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 38 at Page 17 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

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

Said property is commonly known as 102 Lands End Court, Hampstead, NC 28443.

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

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Anthony Pagliaro and wife, Susan Pagliaro.

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

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 11-09441-FC03 #7626 2/23, 3/2/2017 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 17SP5 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY WILLIAM C. MCBRYANT AND SANDY MCBRYANT DATED JUNE 23, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2988 AT PAGE 135 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the se-

cured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 11:30AM on March 7, 2017 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot #4 of Ramsey Ridge, Holly Township, Pender Count North Carolina. As shown on a map of same title, prepared by Johnson Surveying formerly of Burgaw, NC. Said map is duly recorded in Map Book 33, at page 28, of the Pender County Registr And Being more commonly known as: 187 Old Ramsey Rd, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are William C. McBryant and Sandy McBryant.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale.

Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is February 14, 2017.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 16-088005 #7639 2/23, 3/2/2017 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 16SP143 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY KARA K. WARD DATED NOVEMBER 21, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3360 AT PAGE 080 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 11:30AM on March 7, 2017 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a stake in the Southern margin of Hayes Street, 100 feet from the point of intersection of Hayes Street and Vann Street, corner of Lot No. 4 and runs thence with the line of Lot No.4, parallel with Vann Street, about South 14-3/4 East 150 feet to a stake in the line of Lot No. 11; thence with the line of Lot No. 11, parallel with Hayes Street, about South 74 West 50 feet to a stake in the line of Lot No. 11,

corner of Lot No. 6; thence with the line of Lot No. 6 parallel with Vann Street, about North 14-3/4 West 150 feet to a stake in the Southern margin of Hayes Street, corner of Lot No. 6; thence with the Southern margin of Hayes Street about North 75 1/4 East 50 feet to the BEGINNING, and BEING Lot No. 5 in Block D of View Point, as shown on map of same in Map Book No. 1, Page 94, Pender County.

And Being more commonly known as: 607 West Hayes St, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Kara K. Ward.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is February 14, 2017.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 16-083048 #7638 2/23, 3/2/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Diane R. Scicchitano, late of Wake 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 Kristin Yahnke, P.O. Box 2683, Surf City, NC 28445, on or before the 24th day of May, 2017, 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 23rd day of February, 2017.

Carol Scicchitano Administrator of the Estate of Diane R. Scicchitano 17 E 46 Kristin Yahnke Attorney at Law Kenneth Ording, P.C. P.O. Box 2683, Surf City, NC 28445 14210 HWY 50, Surf City, NC 28445 #7640 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Elizabeth C. Bannerman, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Elizabeth C. Bannerman to present them to the undersigned on or before May 18, 2017 at PO Box 329 Atkinson, NC 28421 or be barred from recovery.

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

This the day of February 13, 2017.

Cedriko Bannerman PO Box 329 Atkinson, NC 28421 #7631 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-577 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

SALLIE ELLEN NAVAROLI, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: SALLIE ELLEN NAVAROLI 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 Map Book 8, Page 6, Parcel ID Number 2361-37-87480000 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 April 10, 2017.

This date: February 23, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7633 2/23, 3/2, 3/9/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-928 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

THOMAS TREVOUR SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 4.66 acres Holly Township, Parcel ID Number 4303-04-2685-0000 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 April 10, 2017.

This date: February 23, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7636 2/23, 3/2, 3/9/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-577 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

SALLIE ELLEN NAVAROLI, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SALLIE ELLEN NAVAROLI 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 Map Book 8, Page 6, Parcel ID Number 2361-37-8748-0000 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 April 10, 2017.

This date: February 23, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7634 2/23, 3/2, 3/9/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Joy D. Harper, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Joy D. Harper to present them to the undersigned on or before May 18, 2017 at 111 Holly Lane Rocky Point, NC 28457 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of February 13, 2017.

Theresa McDevitt 111 Holly Lane Rocky Point, NC 28457 #7632 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16/2017

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, March 2, 2017, Page 13A

TBA crowns league champs

By Bob Willard Special to the Post & Voice After a long week of Topsail Basketball Association action, teams played in elimination rounds for their respective age group categories and tournament championship games were played on Sunday in front of a large turnout of local fans.

The championship games brought a couple of surprise upsets to lead lower seeded teams to the trophy podium for their respective sponsors.

In the 1:30 p.m. contest, the regular season champion Hwy. 55 scored nine points in the third quarter of play compared to just two points in the same quarter for Cape Fear Seafood Company, giving Hwy. 55 a 22-15 tournament championship in the boys fifth-six grade division. Xavier Terrell led the Hwy. 55 squad pumping in eight points.

The sixth-ninth grade girls performed in the 2:30 p.m. contest, pitting regular season champions Patriot Tree Service against second seed J T’S Brick Oven Pizza. The game was played down to the wire with the Pizza gals narrowly escaping with a 19-18 win over previously undefeated Patriot Tree Service.

Sometimes tour nament play produces surprises and upsets. Indeed this one has to be considered an upset. Summer Williams and Aryanna Roach let the pizza makers with nine and eight points respectively.

In the seventh-eighth grade division, second seed ShipOnSite faced off against undefeated and regular season champion Realo Discount Drugs. The contest was nip

Library

Continued from page 10A reading room with her breathless mom in pursuit. Ally is hoping for a more mature Vivian after her preschool year that will allow mother to catch her breath in summer 2017.

Ally and her husband are convinced that summer library visits will give their children the necessary boost

Lady Pirates

Continued from page 9A limited the Lady Bulldogs to eight field goals on 29 shots (26.2 percent) in the first half, and 18-for-69 (26.1 percent) in the game.

Key was the work Sullivan (10 points, 14 rebounds) and Kapiko (four points,) did on Williams’ leading scorer Jes-

Titan baseball Continued from page 8A

will anchor a staff that includes seven arms. The team was hit hard by the departure of Jordan Flora to graduation. He led the team in innings pitched and wins. The Titans retur ning pitchers threw just 24.2 innings combined a year ago.

“All pitchers are going to have to be at their best”, said Pruitt. “With the new pitch counts that the NCHSAA has

Topsail softball Continued from page 8A success will be on the pitching mound where returning 3A Pitcher of the Year Elder (14-2, 1.79 ERA, .382 BA, 172 strikeouts) will be the leader.

Right behind her at shortstop is UNC-Wilmington commit Hunter “Mighty Mite” Bizzell.

Bizzell hit .435 last year with a .548 on-base percentage, 41 runs scored, and 24 stolen bases.

“Victoria has completely bought into what we are teaching and will be a leader in the circle,” Phillips said. “Hunter is lightening quick and a true impact leadoff hitter. She will force opposing teams into accounting for her speed and bat.”

That’s a good start but it

and tuck until the middle of the final quarter, with teams matching basket for basket.

ShipOnSite caught fire in the final stanza outscoring Realo Discount Drugs 14-3, allowing them to finish with a big win 64-54 and present ShipOnSite the tournament championship trophies. Noah Schiefelbein poured in 31 points for Realo, followed by Aidan Dillion with 21 tallies, but both in a losing cause as Nathan Lau, Carlos Vazquez, and Jacob Snides hit the nets for 23, 17, and 15 respectively for ShipOnSite.

In the final game of the TBA tournament season in the senior division, Sport Shots played possibly their best game of the season, outlasting Cape Fear Kitchen and Baths 49-22 to take the tournament trophies. Talking with Coach Tim King after the game, he praised the play of his entire Sport Shots squad, and singled out Richie Tarter’s 18-point output and James Visconti’s 14-point contribution.

In the Junior division, coach Jay Manning’s Isla Skin and Hair sponsored team took the Co-Ed grades first-second championship by winning over Canady and Son Exterminating 32-23. Brycen Squires tickled the nets for 18 points for Isla while Kellen Coleman tossed in 13 points for Canady in a losing cause.

In the girls third-fifth grade sector, a wild contest took place with back and forth scoring throughout the evenly matched contest, The crowded auxiliary gym was at fever pitch with every goal scored.

As the old saying goes, someone’s got to win and someone’s got to lose, and when the buzzer

sounded, the squad sponsored

by Ronel Austin -Remax came out on top with a 26-20 victory to take home the prized tournament awards. Lexi Dawson paved the way for Ronel Austin-Remax by dropping in 18 points followed by Lillian Austin’s eight markers. Ryan Lambert hit for 13 points for the Carolina Pines MedSpa sponsored team.

In the final junior division tournament finale, the third-fourth grade boys team coached by John Tartaglione and sponsor Dick’s Sporting Goods pounced on Coastal Fitness Center winning by a 15- point margin giving the Sporting Good guys the 2017 tournament trophies. The Willcox brothers, Halen and Ryder, hit the nets for 12 and 10 points respectively to pave the way for Dick’s.

Another exciting, competitive, season for Topsail basketball season, with 44 teams in play and more than 430 youth from Hampstead and the surrounding areas. TBA will announce their annual summer camp dates in the next several months.

Myself, along with the Board of Directors of Topsail Basketball Association want to take this opportunity to say thank you for the loyal support of all of the Hampstead and surrounding communities fan base, and all 44 sponsors that support this fantastic program. A special thanks to Andy Pettigrew, Publisher of the Pender-Topsail Post & Voice for printing the weekly articles, outlining the happenings of TBA each week.

TBA appreciate’s your weekly coverage very much, along with your support to the TBA program.

for school success.

Our discussion moved to some recent books that we recommended to each other and a happy discovery that we both belong to neighborhood book clubs. Ally is a stay-at-home mom who recently moved here from Georgia and I am a retired school teacher.

For both of us, sharing books with neighbors has been a friendship builder and helped to make our neighborhoods feel like home. The

library staff facilitates neighborhood book clubs by pulling copies of club selections each month and putting them on hold for club members to check out.

Join Ally Harrington and me in visiting the library. It’s a community resource you don’t want to miss. Check out the FOL web site at https://www.

TTFOL.org and please don’t forget to return your Friends of the Library membership form.

sica Louros. Louros had 11 points on three treys and two free throws but had trouble getting her shots off all night.

McCandies and Louros each hit a three-pointer and Mekayla White added three points as Williams outscored Topsail 12-11 to enter the fourth period down 44-35. It was the final period that provided the Topsail girls with their biggest challenges.

Williams tur ned up the heat on the press and forced nine tur novers to close to with 44-41 with 6:11 left. Topsail responded with an 11-4 run in opening a 52-45 lead.

Williams kept pecking away and finally tied the game at 59-59 on two McCandies free throws.

But Pyrtle hit two free throws to make it 61-59 with 9.5 seconds left and Sullivan went four-for-four down the

established we as a coaching staff have to develop all pitchers because we need every ar m that is willing and able to pitch. We have to get ahead in counts and limit walks and hit batters in order for us to stay in games to win. We have to trust our defense to make plays and so far in the preseason we have done that. Every pitcher has to bring their “A” game every night to the ball park.”

The Titan defense will be young but with quite a bit of experience. The team has an abundance of athleticism.

Senior Nic Richardson will anchor the outfield. He has speed and can track down the deep ball. The team has a bevy of juniors that fill the roster and are listed as outfielders.

Replacing Stroman will be of the utmost importance.

The Titans lost a ton of offense with Stroman and Davis. Stroman led the team in hitting (.458) and steals while Davis hit .358 with a team leading 15 runs batted in. Pruitt will count on Harrell and Patterson to pick up where they left off a year ago.

Coach Pruitt is a young coach with an old school approach. He makes no bones about his philosophy on who plays and who sits.

“Starters are based on game by game and practice by practice performance. If you want to stay in the lineup then you have to produce on the field.”

The Titans made major strides a year ago. The team has some big holes to fill. This is their final year in the Four County Conference. Pruitt expects the team to make a run for the conference title.

certainly does not stop there.

Hayley Grizzle (.394 BA, 34 RBIs, .545 slugging percentage, 25 runs scored), Maddy Laster (.330 BA, 25 RBIs, 18 runs scored, 13 stolen bases), and Christine McLean (.329 BA, 1,000 fielding percentage), and Alyssa Randall (.462 BA, 17 RBIs, 24 runs scored, 3 stolen bases, 1,000 fielding percentage) will join with Elder and Bizzell in creating formidable lineup.

“Hayley (Barton commit) carries a big bat and we expect big things from her as a middle-of-the-lineup hitter, and she leads by example no matter where she plays,” Phillips said. “Maddy is the vocal leader of the group, always cheering her teammates on, and she is another middle-ofthe-lineup big bat.

“Alyssa (Campbell commit) Hs a big bat and is a very

good pitcher, and Christine is a very good catcher with a plus arm. Her bat is showing signs of consistently having pop, and she should be a major contributor.”

Other girls back include Kyla Boyles, Tanesha Williams, MacKenzie Williams, and Natalie Potter.

“If there was an all-heart team Kyla would lead it,” Phillips said. “She goes about her business the right way, showing younger kids how to get things done. Tanesha (Campbell commit) is a slapper with power from the left side and she gives us another speed kid in the lineup.

“MacKenzie is a very good blocking catcher and she gives us plenty of power out of the catcher/DH role, and Natalie is a very good outfielder with power in her bat.”

Several newcomers have al-

ready caught Phillips’ eye, including junior Morgan Weller (OF, great speed), and freshmen NeeNee Jordan (slapper, sensational outfielder, should be an immediate contributor), Maggie Smith (utility, big bat that can help in a variety of positions), and Lauren Strnad (utility, great glove with a strong bat). Freshman Julia Sullivan, a very talented all-around athlete, was still playing basketball, where she is a starter.

Topsail opened play Monday (Feb. 27) at home against powerful Whiteville (27-3 last year, 1A state runner-up) before heading to Holly Ridge Tuesday (Feb. 28) to play Dixon (10-13). The Lady Pirates are home Thursday (Mar. 2) against Purnell Swett (12-11).

They open conference play Tuesday (Mar. 7) at Hoggard (22-8).

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Sholar will play shortstop.

Senior Samantha Long is coming off of a knee injury and has just been released to run. She had a great at bat at the Jacksonville tournament over the weekend and will be worked in slowly.

Foy and Yarborough are the Titans best hitters with Long expected to be right behind them.

The Titans were 13-1 in conference play last year and 27-1 in the last two years.

While Roughton is a realist and makes no bones about his team’s chances.

“I really don’t know what to expect from the other teams.

I took last year off so I really don’t know. I expect us to be better than .500 this year.

“Asked if the Titans were in a rebuilding year, Roughton quipped, “Heck yeah! Look what we lost. I think these girls will surprise some people though.”

field. He has speed and athletic ability and will be an asset for the young Patriots.

Newcomer Josh Roberts

will man third base while Bryce Guertin will play on the infield as well as pitch.

The Pender offense will get power from Murray and Guertin. Both have power and know their way around the batter’s box.

Coach Christian is a former

Pirate from Topsail High and knows what it takes to win.

“I don’t know a lot about last year’s team. I do know they won three games. I expect us to be pretty good. I expect to at least triple the win total from a year ago.”

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conference behind Trask and West Bladen. Battle thinks that the team is ready to make a move toward the top.

"I think if we play hard and play the way we are capable of playing we should make a run for the conference.”

Continued from page 8A is our primary pitcher. “ The Titans must find a replacement for Rivenburg.

Roughton looks to fill it by committee with Yarborough and Sholar.

Roughton will have to replace the whole infield. Brooke Herring will play first with Romie Jones playing second.

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final year in the Four County Conference as a 1A team. They will move to a new conference next year as a 2A. The team to beat in the FCC is Clinton.

The Dark Horses are undefeated in their three years in the conference and have only had three goals scored against them by FCC opponents.

field. Battle hopes that the newcomers along with last year’s returnees will replace those players.

The Patriots were 14-10 a year ago and 10-4 in conference play. They finished third in the

stretch to seal the win.

“It was scary in that fourth quarter when Rachel and Payton fouled out but we relaxed,” Pyrtle said. “But they never had the lead and we knew this was out game.

Those free throws (15-for-18 in the fourth quarter) were the game-changers.”

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SALLIE ELLEN NAVAROLI, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: RODDY NAVAROLI 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 Map Book 8, Page 6, Parcel ID Number 2361-37-8748-0000 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 April 10, 2017.

This date: February 23, 2017.

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LINDA BLACKBURN AND TIMOTHY JOHNSTON Co-Executors c/o ELDRIDGE D. DODSON Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 7068 Wilmington, NC 28406-7068 #7642 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23/2017

Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Randy Lee Rose, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Randy Lee Rose, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 1, 2017 at 2233 Dean Drive Norfolk, VA 23518 or be barred from recovery.

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

This the day of March 2, 2017.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-928 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

THOMAS TREVOUR SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 4.66 acres Holly Township, Parcel ID Number 4303-04-2685-0000 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 April 10, 2017.

This date: February 23, 2017.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7637 2/23, 3/2, 3/9/2017

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Section B

Living

Hatcher’s work to represent this year’s N.C. Blueberry Festival

By Lori Kirkpatrick, Staff Writer

Barton Hatcher’s painting, The Last Row Before Dark, has been chosen to represent the 14th Annual N.C. Blueberry Festival this year. A self-taught artist and mixed media sculptor, Hatcher said that he really doesn’t remember a time when he wasn’t doing some type of artwork. Since he was five years old, he remembers that he, his three brothers and two sisters were always drawing and creating.

Hatcher now works out of a studio in his house, and he also displays his eclectic creations at The Art Works, a venue in Wilmington that provides a space for about 50 local artists.

Growing up on his grandfather’s farm in Bladen County, Hatcher said that he began to realize his artistic gifts early. “It’s just something that’s stayed with me,� said Hatcher. “My grandfather, my mother’s father, was an artist.

At that time, what he was doing would have been called folk art. Of course, I wouldn’t have known that at the time because I was small, but he used to make all kinds of things with his hands. He did it with ‘found’ stuff.�

After high school, Hatcher began working for a small company in Elizabethtown, Cape Craftsmen, and ended up staying for 32 years. He was an art buyer, and during his last 20 years there, he designed and built prototypes for furniture. He also completed a large project for the Charleston Historical Society. Throughout the years, he painted when he could find time, but not professionally like he does now.

When the company was sold, Hatcher moved to Richmond and started a landscaping business. He said that when wintertime came around and things were calmer, he began to get back into his artwork. Hatcher has been painting professionally for about ten years.

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Besides painting and sculpting, Hatcher also uses his artistic talents to design, install and maintain customized garden designs, including arbors, trellises and garden sheds. With his small business, Gardens by Barton, Hatcher said that he tends to have a personal kind of clientele, taking care of about 25 homes doing hands-on work. “I feel really blessed to live the life that I have lived.

When I graduated from Clarkton High School in little ole Clarkton, class of ‘72, my parents weren‘t able to send any of us to college and I didn’t get a grant or anything - so I just got out of school and went to work. I worked for a company for all those years and did a lot of traveling for them out of the country, so I really feel blessed that I’ve been able to do all that; not having gone any further than just a twelfth grade education. It’s kind of like my talent has taken me beyond where I thought I would ever go, without having to go to college to do it,� said Hatcher.

One of Hatcher’s paintings was chosen for the Pleasure Island Jazz Festival three years ago. This year, another was selected for the North Carolina Jazz Festival in Wilmington. He will also be the featured artist for this year’s Topsail Island Jazz Festival. More of Hatcher’s work can be seen at www.BartonHatcherFineArt.com.

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Reflections on the Celtic way

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I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being.

May my meditations be pleasing to God, for I rejoice in the Lord‌ Bless the Lord, my soul. Praise the Lord!

Psalm 104: 31-35 There is a Christian way which developed currently but quite differently from our Western tradition rooted in Roman and Greek culture.

It thrived for centuries quite apart from Rome in the regions of Ireland and later Scotland.

It is called the Celtic (pronounced “Keltic�) Christian tradition and it represents a somewhat different view of God, Creation, life and faith.

The first feature of the Celtic Christian tradition is its view of God. God is, for the Celts, profoundly present all the time in every place. He is not far off, but intimately present with us.

If one is not aware of God’s presence, it is a matter of their perspective not God’s absence. For Celts, if one seeks God he or she will find him intimately near. We

live all of life in the presence of God. A second feature is that the Celtic Christians are fiercely Trinitarian. They invoke the trinity in prayer. They revere God in his three persons.

They honor God in His Trinitarian nature by developing rituals done in threes, i.e. in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Celts recognize that God comes to us in many different ways. The Trinity represents the myriad ways God comes to us.

The Celtic Christians have a reverence for God’s creation. Beyond being gift to us and sustenance for life, it reflects God in all its wonder, variety and beauty. God is everywhere in it. God’s fingerprints are everywhere upon it.

God is vibrant and present in the Creation His hands made. The Celtic Christians refer to the big book and the little book in regards to faith.

The big book is creation. The little book is the Bible. God reveals Himself in both.

The Celtic way recognizes that all of life is one piece.

There is no sacred versus secular. There is no separation between life in the world and

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life in the church. Life that is lived constantly in the presence of God is life that is always and everywhere sacred.

They knew that things could be used for less than sacred purposes but that was contrary to its true nature. Everything belongs to God and has the potential to be used for good. They understood the truth of Genesis 1: everything that God made was good. If God made everything good then what power on earth can truly change that?

For the Celtic Christian, God was most manifest in the ordinary and everyday. So the Celts sought God’s present and reflected God’s nearness and involvement in the world in everyday things, everyday actions and everyday rituals of work and rest. They did their work, ate their meals, and lived their lives totally to the glory of God. Every thought, every turn of hand, every word and action reflected God’s present all around. They had what John Macquarrie called “an intense sense of God.� It permeated their lives.

Perhaps a good place to close these thoughts is with the Celtic Christian idea about Grace. For the Celts, it’s all about grace. God’s presence, God’s creation, God’s word, God’s reflection in nature is all about grace. Grace is the thing that God most wants to give us and He gives it to us every day in every way.

For early Celtics Chris-

tians life could be hard and brutal, but even in the dark times, the struggle and distress they trusted and lived in a profound knowledge of God’s providence and care.

Their God was a God who would never forsake his people, never abandon them or leave then bereft.

God’s presence was a living reality, intimately near and full of grace and goodness.

God was their safe port in all the storms of life.

It’s clear that this is quite different from what we American Christians believe and experience in our faith and yet it served a people and served them well for more than a thousand years.

Even today, we see emanating from the Scots and Irish regions a revival of the Celtic faith, principles, tenets and rituals to bring light and life to the practice of Christianity in the world. It is for many a new way to go as they practice their devotion to God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit in our midst.

May God bless all the paths we go as we seek to honor, follow and serve Him in each of our lives.

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Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

All are welcome! Pastor Bill Howell

FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

ST. M ARY’S CHURCH

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

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

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

RILEY’S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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.

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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Pastor Mark Murphy

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m. www.RPUMC.org

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

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

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

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FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

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WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

100 E. Bridgers Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-4310

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

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

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

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

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

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

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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Slow cooker recipes

Hope’s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer Whether you own a slow cooker or received one for the holidays, here are some recipes that you might consider trying. They are easy to throw together and to prepare.

Enjoy!

Slow cooker pork chops 2 cups chicken broth ½ teaspoon salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste ½ cup light brown sugar, packed 1 pound ice 4 1-inch thick bone-in pork chops 1 Granny Smith apple, large, sliced, skin left on 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced 1½ cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon dried crushed thyme Combine the chicken broth, salt, brown sugar, and pepper in a medium saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Cook just until the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat and add the ice. Place the pork chops into a two gallon zip-top bag along with the mixture and seal. Place in a plastic container and refrigerate overnight.

Remove the chops from the brine, rinse, and pat dry.

Place the apple slices in the

slow cooker.

Heat 1½ tablespoons of the olive oil in a 12-inch stainless steel sautÊ pan over mediumhigh heat. SautÊ the pork chops on both sides until golden brown, approximately 5-6 minutes per side. Once browned, place the pork chops into the slow cooker on top of the apples.

Add the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil to the pan followed by the onions and sautÊ until they begin to brown, 3-4 minutes. Add the chicken broth to the pan to deglaze.

Add the thyme and vinegar; stir to combine. Transfer this to the slow cooker, set to high, cover and cook for one hour.

Decrease the heat to low and continue cooking for another 4-5 hours or until the pork is tender and falling away from the bone.

Slow cooker ham, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and apples 2 Granny Smith apples, sliced, with skin left on 3 cloves garlic, minced then smashed ½ teaspoon dried crushed thyme 3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes 4 bay leaves Ÿ cup packed brown sugar 1 4-5-pound smoked picnic ham (pork shoulder) 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into two inch pieces 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into two inch pieces 2 cups dry white wine 2 cups water Put the apples, g arlic, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, and brown sugar in a 5-6-quart slow cooker. Add the ham and surround it with the parsnips and sweet potatoes. Pour in the wine and two cups water.

Cover and cook on low, 6-7 hours.

Remove the ham from the slow cooker. Slice the ham and serve with the parsnips, sweet potatoes, and apples.

Italian sweet sausage stew in a slow cooker 1½ pounds sweet Italian sausage links, cut into one inch coins 3 cups water 4 medium white potatoes, peeled and cut into one inch chunks 3 medium carrots, cut into one inch chunks 2 celery stalks, cut into ½-inch pieces 1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges 2-3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon dried sweet basil, crushed ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 2 bay leaves ½ cup ketchup 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes ½ cup dry white wine (optional) 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water In a skillet over medium heat brown sausage, drain.

In a slow cooker add three cups water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, Worcestershire sauce, basil, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and parsley flakes.

Cook on high for 15 minutes, covered. Lower heat to low, add sausage pieces, and cook on low for 3-4 hours until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

Add ketchup and white wine, and cook 15 minutes longer. Discard bay leaf.

In a cup combine cor n starch and water, stir until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil on high; cook and stir for 2-4 minutes until thickened

Pineapple upside-down cake This has always been a special treat of mine since I was a small child and looks oh so pretty and it’s so delicious!

Topping 2 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon water 1 8-ounce can of pineapple slices, drained 8-10 whole maraschino cherries In a nine-inch round baking cake pan melt butter, remove from heat. Stir in brown sugar and water. Arrange pineapple and cherries in pan, inserting cherries in center of pineapple slices. If the pineapple slices do not fit easily cut some in half to fit. Set pan aside.

Cake 1 1/3 cups unbleached allpurpose flour 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2/3 cup milk Âź cup butter, softened 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla In a medium-sized bowl whisk together flour, granulated sugar and baking powder. Add milk, Âź cup softened butter, egg and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Beat on medium speed for 1-2 minutes.

Spoon batter gently over pineapple slices.

Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. Loosen sides, invert onto a plate and remove pan.. Serve warm.

Helpful Hint: Do not pop the cake out of the pan until at least 10-15 minutes after it has cooled. This way the pineapple and cherries will stay in place.

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS Free income tax preparation for seniors A g a i n t h i s ye a r, l o c a l AARP Tax-Aide volunteers in Hampstead will soon begin preparing and electronically filing 2016 Federal and NC state income tax returns for residents of Pender County.

These services are provided completely free of charge by volunteers who are trained to IRS specifications.

The service will be offered this year at the Topsail Senior Center at 15909 U.S. Hwy. 17 each Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 1-5 p.m.

While volunteers are certified to prepare most regular personal income tax returns, they are not permitted to prepare returns for businesses with more than $25,000 of expenses, which have employees, or which show an operating loss, complicated investment reporting, rental property with depreciation, and certain other complicated tax matters.

What taxpayers need to bring with them to the tax site include photo ID, SS cards for the taxpayer and all dependents, copy of the 2015 tax return, documentation of all income, including W-2’s, 1099-Int for interest, l099-Div for dividends, 1099-SSA for social security, 1099-R’s for regular retirement and for IRA distributions, 1099-Misc and other documentation for business income, final brokerage statements, and records of estimated tax payments.

Also, if the taxpayer purchased health insurance coverage through the Marketplace/Exchange, he/she will need to bring the 1095-A issued by the Marketplace. .

In addition to that, if you plan to itemize deductions, you should bring records of payments for such things as medical expenses, mortgage interest, real estate taxes, and charitable contributions.

To complete the Affordable Care Act portion of the re-

Pender Register of Deeds Veterans Discount Program

By Sharon Willoughby Pender County Register of Deeds Special to the Post & Voice One of the responsibilities of the Register of Deeds office is to record military veterans’ DD form 214 (discharge papers) in Pender County. We are implementing a new program to encourage veterans to record their DD form 214.

We will issue them a veterans “Thank You for Your Service� Photo ID card that entitles them to discounts or incentives from participating Pender County businesses when they present their card. This is an effort to show them that we appreciate their service to our country. “Thank You for Your Service� is scheduled to begin May 25.

We a re a s k i n g Pe n d e r County businesses to consider participating and and show they appreciate the veterans’ service to our country and want to thank them.

All veterans who record their DD form 214 in our office are given a list of the partici-

pating businesses, which will be updated regularly.

The veteran will be told they are required to show the Pender County Photo ID card to receive the discount or incentive.

We will advertise businesses participating in the program free of charge. You will be showing our residents, but most importantly our veterans, that you appreciate their service to our country. A discount or incentive for the veteran is all we are asking from you.

Enrollment would be for a year with an annual automatic renewal. We would ask participating businesses to give us 30 days written notice if they plan to withdraw.

If you have any questions, please call the Register of Deeds Office at 910-259-1225.

I look forward to your participation in this program.

It’s certainly a very good cause.

Thank you in advance for your support of our veterans.

turn, the Tax-Aide Counselor will need to know if you and all of your dependents had health insurance coverage for all of 2016.

If so, that portion of the return will be simple. However, if you or a dependent(s) did not have coverage for the entire year, and you do not have, or qualify for, an exemption, you may be required to make a Shared Responsibility Payment (SRP) with your tax return.

For additional information call Jack Padgett at 910-2704387.

Senior softball begins Mar. 7 Senior softball begins Mar. 7 The Wilmington Senior Softball Association is looking for new players – men and women 55 years old and older – to play in the league.

Spring training begins Mar. 7 with the regular season starting April 18. Players from Pender County are welcome to participate in the league.

The spring training period covers seven consecu-

tive Tuesday and Thursdays beginning Mar. 7. All players who wish to play after that point are placed on any of the 12 teams which match their skills, abilities, and age with players who have the same attributes.

The association website contains the infor mation about spring training, regular season play, and the particulars like league rules and bylaws. For more information email wssa2017@gmail. com.

Deer Resistant Plants Presentation Mar. 7.

Tired of wasting money on greenery to be devoured overnight by deer? Luckily not all landscape plants are deer treats.

The N.C. State Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Speakers Bureau of Pender County will sponsor a Deer Resistant Plants presentation Mar. 7, from 11 a.m. until noon at the Hampstead Public Library, 75 Library Dr., Hampstead.

In this free seminar, Pender

Thursday, March 2 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. s4HE 3ONS OF #ONFEDERATE 6ETERANS #APTAIN $AVID 7ILliams/Holly Shelter Volunteers Camp 2267 meets on the fourth Thursday each month at Holland’s Shelter Creek Restaurant, N.C. 53 East. at 6 p.m. s4HE (AMPSTEAD ,IONS #LUB MEETS ON THE FIRST AND third Thursday of the month at noon at Topsail Presbyterian Church Highway 17. For more information about the Lions Club please call Val at 910-231-6003.

Friday, March 3 s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

Tuesday, March 7 s!L !NON MEETS EVERY 4UESDAY AT (AMPSTEAD 5NITED -ETHodist Church 7 p.m. in Room 9 for family and friends of alcoholics. Call 910-512-3353 for more information s4HE "URGAW ,IONS #LUB MEETS AT P M THE lRST AND third Tuesday of each month at Burgaw Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Members do not have to live in Burgaw to be a member of this service organization. For MORE INFORMATION CALL !LAN +ING AT Wednesday, March 8 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY AT P M AT THE "ELVEDERE #OUNTRY #LUB #OUNTRY Club Drive in Hampstead.

Thursday, March 9 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com.

Friday, March 10 s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

Send community news to posteditor@post-voice.com County Master Gardener Volunteer, Maureen Spataro, will assist you in choosing more deer resistant trees, shrubs, and flowers for your garden.

For more infor mation, please call (910) 259-1235.

Pender Historical Society meeting Mar. 4 Rosie the Riveter wasn’t the only woman who went to work when World World II began in 1941.

Our own Rebecca Pitchford, along with hundreds of previously unemployed ladies, joined the workforce at the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company in Wilmington.

From 1941 through 1946, the company built 243 ships, beginning with the Liber ty Ship SS Zebulon B. Vance, and including 54 ships for the U.S. Navy.

The beginning of World War II changed many things about day to day life in the whole United States. Many young men, and some young ladies, joined the military forces or were drafted. The loss of trained manpower meant that females left their homes and went to work doing everything from typing and filing to welding and plumbing.

Come to our quar terly membership meeting at the Pender County Museum, 200 W. Bridgers St., Burgaw Mar. AT A M 2EBECCA WILL reminisce about her days working at the shipyard.

Light refreshments will be served and you most likely will run into an old friend or make a new one.

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Rochelle Whiteside, long-time Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew art and drama teacher in Pende r County, expresses her surpri with a gift of money raised by friends to help with her se when presented planned trip to England. White her retirement from teaching side was honored upon at a celebration held Saturd ay at ArtBeat in Burgaw. Pictur sons Gabriel (left) and Noah ed with Whiteside are Harrell. See more photos of the event on Facebook.

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Nicole Wynant said that the market has grown nicely throughout the past two years.

Summer is on its way, and the Surf “This is our 3rd annual marke City Summer Market will be t,” said opening for Wynant. “We have lots of new farmers the season May 31. The arts, crafts, and joining us this year. We have such an farmers’ market, located at Soundside awesome array of artists in this comPark, will offer a variety of locally made munity, and we are expecting about and locally grown products.

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Servic es will be held in Hamp stead and Burgaw to recognize Memorial Day. May 28 American Legion Post 167 in Hampstea will host a Memorial Day service May 28, at the Village Merchants Association Gazebo in Hampstead, starting at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Major Gener al Mark Gurga nious U.S.M .C. Ret. Also participating will be the American Legion Aux-

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May 30 American Legion Post 165 and Post 294 will host a Memo rial Day service, May 30 from 10-11 a.m. on the Courthouse Squar e in Burgaw. All are welcome.

From Staff Reports Topsail Beach was named to the Best Restor ed Beach list in 2016 by the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) Only five beaches were selected in the ASBPA’s muchanticipated annual list of the nation’s best restored beache s.

In addit ion to Topsa il Beach, beaches in Galveston, Texas , Highl and Park, Ill., Seabr ook Island , S.C., and Redon do Beach , Calif. were honored for their restoration projects.

“This is an honor for Topsail Beach,” said Michael Rose, town mana ger. “Our town officials, BIS Committee and residents have worked hard on

Topsail Beach’s nourishment program.”

Chris Gibso n, presid ent of TI Coastal, the contractor for the beach project, called Topsail Beach a benchmark project. Gibson worked with Topsail Beach for more than four years and played a key role in the nourishment project.

Topsa il Beach ’s re-nou rishment is a unique projec t, said Mayor Howard Braxto n.

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In March , 2016, Angel o Ornez Basyden, Byron Levi Basyd en, Schec ara Keith Acevedo and Gregory Lynn Winfield, Jr. were arrested and face charges related to this investigation.

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Heritage Place Happenings

By Jennifer Mathews Pender Adult Services

The Pender County Health Department and Heritage Place worked together to create a fun and educational Heart Health program.

Hollywood Heart Walk at Pender Adult Services

By Elizabeth R. Almekinder, RN Pender Health Department In honor of American Heart month, Pender County Health Department teamed up with Pender Adult Services for a fun and information-filled event with a Hollywood theme.

Sixty seniors came out to walk the red carpet, get some exercise while learning about heart disease, eat a healthy meal, and fellowship with one another.

Once the seniors walked down the red carpet in their red attire and red hats, they took a seat at tables decorated with photographs of Hollywood stars from days gone by. Clark Gable, Lucille Ball, Jimmy Stewart, Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong were just a few of the Hollywood stars featured.

Attendees later lear ned that these Hollywood stars and starlets all had one thing in common. They all died of heart disease.

Event planners pumped up the energy in the room by holding a seated strength training (Geri Fit) class led by Jennifer Matthews of Pender Adult Services.

Following sweating to the oldies with such favorites as Under the Boardwalk, seniors were led on a Hollywood Walk of Fame, a heart-healthy cardio walk around the center for a quarter mile. The trail was dotted with photos of Walk of Fame stars as the trail markers.

As seniors entered the building and took the walk of fame down the red carpet, they were greeted by the paparazzi, who took their photograph in front

of the big Hollywood sign.

Attendees enjoyed trying on the different props in the photo booth. They donned feather boas, top hats, and enjoyed lively clapping from their peers as they received their Oscar award.

Pender County Health Department educators Samantha Murphy and Amanda Barbee, RN, gave a presentation on The Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack and When to See a Cardiologist. Air popped popcorn was handed out as a heart healthy snack in keeping with the movie theme.

“The inspiration for this event came from so many stars in Hollywood recently dying of heart attacks,” said Murphy.

“When we did a little more research, we found a majority of our most beloved stars died of heart disease.

“Unfortunately, this is in line with statistics. Cardiovascular disease claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined. Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in America, with one person dying every 40 seconds. By making this heart health event Hollywood themed it hopefully gave the seniors a chance to have fun and reminisce about their old favorite movies and TV shows, while learning about the reality of heart disease.”

Blood pressure screening was available in the lobby for attendees, and New Hanover Regional Medical Center physician group brought information about cardiologists available in the area.

Walk in to the health department anytime Monday through Friday for free blood pressure screenings. For more

information about heart disease and how to prevent it, call (910)259-1230, or visit the Pender County Health Department at 803 South Walker Street, Burgaw.

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We had so much fun and learned a lot at the Hollywood Heart Day. The Pender County Health Department created a great educational presentation for us to enjoy. The morning started with our Geri-fit exercise class to some upbeat 50s rock-n-roll.

The group of 40 grew to about 60 people for our lunch and heart health program.

Amanda Barbee and Samantha Murphy created a Hollywood Walk of Fame including some of the great actors and actresses from film and television-all of whom died of heart disease. Each table featured a different star with their photo and some fun trivia about them.

The presentation included signs of heart attack for men and women as well as other educational information about heart disease risk factors and preventative care. Elizabeth Almekinder provided health

checks and Iris Baker from NHRMC provided information about local Cardiologists.

Everyone had a great time at the photobooth and strolling the red carpet. Thank you to Salina for serving as our paparazzi.

RSVP hosted a device assistance day in early February with help from students from Pender Early College. Seniors brought in their cell phones and tablets for students to assist them in learning their new technology. Thank you to our Pender Early College students and to RSVP for planning this intergenerational event.

4ALL Statewide Service Day is Friday Mar. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a community service. North Carolina lawyers are volunteering their time to provide free legal information.

Talk to a Wilmington lawyer for free. Call 910-386-5540.

This line will not be open until 10 a.m. Mar. 3 and will close at 4 p.m. that day.

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Facebook, or on the web at: http://health.pendercountync. gov/ . You may also visit the Center for Disease Control’s website at: https://www.cdc.

Life is full of unexpectgov/features/heartmonth/ . ed surprises – colon cancer should NOT be one of them.

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month and Mar. 3 is National Dress in Blue Day to help spread the word. Did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the U.S.? Did you also know that colon cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers if found early? While no one knows exactly what causes colon cancer, certain factors may increase your risk: •Age over 50 – more than 90 percent of colon cancer is diagnosed after age 50.

•Family history of polyps/ colon cancer – first degree relatives with polyps or colon cancer increase your risk.

• U l c e r a t ive C o l i t i s o r Crohn’s Disease – conditions that cause inflammation increase the risk of colon cancer.

•Personal history of cancer •Cigarette smoking •Diet and lifestyle – diets high in red meat and fat and low in fruits and vegetables increase risk Be proactive! While colon

cancer may begin with few or no symptoms, talk to your doctor if you notice any of the following: Bowel habit change The habits can include diarrhea, constipation, a change in the consistency of your stool or finding your stools are narrower than usual.

Persistent abdominal discomfort Such as cramps, gas, or pain and/or feeling full, bloated or that your bowel does not empty completely.

Rectal bleeding Finding blood (either bright red or very dark) in your stool is a symptom.

Weakness or fatigue This can be an indicator as also can losing weight for no known reason, nausea or vomiting.

Remember, the most common symptom is no symptom.

If you are 50 or older, get screened. Regular screening can catch polyps before they become cancer.

This month, get your blue on and help raise awareness of this preventable and treatable cancer.

Remember, screening saves lives. For more information, visit www.ccalliance.org

Topsail Events

By Jennifer Mathews Pender Adult Services Topsail is gearing up for

Victoria takes a stroll on the red carpet at the Hollywood our annual Silent Auction Walk of Fame April 20. The event will in-

clude entertainment by the

This beautiful quilt has been donated by Treetops Quilters of Hampstead. Raffle tickets are available at Topsail Senior Center for $1 each.

Harmony Belles as well as our usual auction items to raise money for Meals on Wheels.

Our new coordinator, Donna Murphrey, is settling in and

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March Calendar

Medicare Education Workshop

Mar. 3 – Talk to a Lawyer Day – 10a.m.-4 pm 910-386-5540 Mar. 3 – National Dress in Blue Day for Colon Cancer Awareness Mar. 7 – RSVP Perks(HP) 9 a.m. – Geriatric Presentation Mar. 8 – RSVP Perks(TSC) 9 a.m. – Geriatric Presentation Mar. 8 - Blind Support Group (HP) 1 p.m.

Mar. 9 – Better Choices Nutrition Class Begins (HP) 12:30-1:15 p.m.

Mar. 15 – Medicare Education Workshop (TSC) 5:30-7 p.m.

Mar. 16 –Health Checks (TSC) 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Mar. 17 – WEAR GREEN – St Patrick’s Day Mar. 23 – Health Checks (HP) 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Mar. 23 – Alzheimer’s Support Group(HP) – 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

April 20 – SAVE THE DATE – Topsail Auction AARP Tax assistance ongoing at

A Medicare education workshop will be held at the Topsail Senior Center, 20959 U.S. Hwy. 17 North, Hampstead Mar. 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. Kay Warner and John Lutz with the SHIIP program in Pender County will be presenting the workshop. The class is free, but registration is required. Call the Topsail Senior Center at 270-0708, to sign up for the class.

Topsail(TSC) Mon & Wed- 1-5 p.m.

Please call the center 259-9119 X 309 if you need information, referral or assistance with any of the following services: Health Screenings Fitness & Health Promotion Insurance Counseling Tax Preparation/Counseling Legal Services Transportation Medical/General Caregivers Classes Family Support Groups Housing Reverse Mortgage Counseling Home Repair/Modification Home Health Services In-home Aide Services Medicaid Benefits/Medicare Benefits Social Security Benefits Job Training/Placement Adult Day Care/Day Health Community Mental Health Disaster Services Durable Medical Equipment/Assistive Devices Hospice Care Long-term Care Facilities Rehabilitation Services Report Suspected Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation Respite SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance) Telephone Reassurance Congregate Meals/Home Delivered Meals

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8:00—5:00

8:00—5:00

9:00 Crocheting 9:00 RSVP Perks (1st) 11:00 Geri-fit 12:00 Meals 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Quilting Group 1:00 Jewelry 1:00 Knitting Group

9:00 Basket Class 11:00 Bingo 12:00 Meals 1:00 Bid Whist 1:00 Bridge 1:00 Blind Support (2nd )

Phone: 910-259-9119

Thursday

Friday

8:00—5:00

8:00—3:00

11:00 Geri-fit 11:30 Caregivers Support (4th) 11:30 Health Checks (4th)

12:00 Meals

11:00 Bingo 12:00 Meals

1:00 Rummyque

3:00 Quilting/Sewing Club

Topsail Senior Center Opportunities Monday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Art Class (group) 10:00 Modified PILATES 12:00 Meals 1:00 AARP Tax Aide 1:00 Tree Top Quilters(2nd) 3:00 Hospice Trg (2nd)

Tuesday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Baskets 9:00 Geri-Fit 10:00 Senior Crafts & fun 12:00 Meals 2:00 Gentle YOGA 3:15 Advanced Tai Chi

Wednesday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Quilting Bee 9:00 RSVP Perks (1st) 10:00 Knitting Group 12:00 Meals 1:00 Canasta 1:00 AARP Tax Aide

Thursday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 9:00 Geri-fit & Cribbage 10:00 YOGA 10:00 Bingo 11:15 Beg. Tai Chi 12:00 Meals 1:00 Quilting Class 1:00 Mahjong 1:30 Bridge

Fitness Fusion Group Fitness Classes Pender Adult Services is committed to providing our community a safe, stable, environment in which individuals can maintain their independence, good health practices, and a healthy sense of self-esteem.

Monday Open 5:00—9:00 5:30 RPM Cycling 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50 4:30 RPM Cycling

5:30 BODYPUMP

ter monthly. It has been donated to use as a raffle. AARP Tax Aide continues to offer free tax service that is available at Topsail on Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 1-5 p.m. on a first come, first serve basis. Topsail Senior Cneter is located at 20959 Hwy 17, Hampstead.

Tuesday Open 5:00—9:00 5:30 RPM Cycling 8:30 CARDIO BLAST 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50 5:30 BODY ATTACK 5:30 RPM Cycling 6:30 ZUMBA

Wednesday Open 5:00—9:00 7:00 RPM Cycling 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:50 PILATES 5:30 BODY PUMP Massage by Appointment

Thursday Open 5:00—9:00 5:30 RPM Cycling 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50 5:30 RPM Cycling 6:30 RPM Cycling 6:30 ZUMBA

Saturday—closed Facility Available For Rentals

Phone: 910-270-0708 Friday 8:30 am—2:30 pm 11:00 Line Dance 12:00 Meals Caregivers Support ** **Call for info Saturday –closed Facility Available For rentals

Phone: 910-259-0422 Friday Open 5:00—9:00 8:30 BODYPUMP 9:50 PILATES 5:30 BODY PUMP

Saturday

Open 8:00—2:30 8:30 RPM Cycling 8:30 Body Attack 9:30 ZUMBA