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Pender County working on Courthouse Square trees

Quickly from winter to spring

Arborist examining trees, some in bad shape

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher With a number of the trees on the Courthouse Square needing attention, county staff is working on an overall plan that will address the trees as well as the azaleas growing on the square.

Pat Simmons, Pender County Public Works Director, says she plans to meet this week with an arborist for a further examination of the trees as well as the azaleas and work on a plan to address the Square. “We are going to do a complete evaluation of all the trees

on the Courthouse Square. We are taking each tree and looking at it,� Simmons said, “not only the trees, but the azaleas as well. They are in bad shape too. We will number all the trees and begin the process of pruning them.�

Simmons says the trees may have some pruning done before the Blueberry Festival in June, but any major work will be done after the festival.

With the activities that take place on the Courthouse Square, a danger exists from falling limbs if the situation

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Freeze damages county fruit crops

Staff photo by Katie H. Pettigrew

Two weeks ago snow photos were featured on the front page of the Post & Voice. This week, spring has returned to Pender County. Old River Farms had plants ready for sale Saturday and this young lady was enjoying the spring weather visiting with the farm goats.

Burgaw splashpad project moves from downtown

From Staff Reports Last week’s freezing weather damaged county fruit crops, which were in a vulnerable state of growth. Strawberry crops were producing early due to the warm weather in February, with some strawberries ready to be picked. Local grower Dean Lanier of Old River Farms says the season went from a good, long season to a very short one due to the freeze.

Most of the early berries were lost, but there will be strawberries available, Lanier says. But it will be a short season.

With temperatures falling into the mid and lower 20s for several nights and for a number of hours each night, blueberry growers suffered damage to their crops, despite irrigation to protect the buds. Last week was the second bout of cold weather growers had fought this season. Some ran out of water for irrigation after being forced to spray plants for several nights.

One large grower in the area said the yield is expected to be half of a normal crop.

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in downtown Burgaw,� said Town Manager Chad McEwen. “They didn’t want to make a substantial investment at that location with downtown buildings adjacent to the splashpad not in the greatest of condition.�

Other concerns that were raised about the proposed Courthouse Avenue location involved parking and noise issues. Several locations for the project have been suggested, but none have received a nod from town board members.

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Burg aw of ficials have moved the proposed location of a splashpad water park from downtown after objections and concerns were raised about the Courthouse Avenue location.

The town is now hoping for a joint venture with Pender County at possibly Pender Memorial Park. “There are concerns about not having full site control of the areas behind the buildings

Town explores partnership with county for project “To date, there has not been a site for the project that all the commissioners have fully supported with a consensus to move forward with the project at that location,� McEwen said.

A meeting has been scheduled for the first week of April with county officials to discuss the possible partnership for the splashpad. “It will be a brainstorming session to see if the idea makes sense for everybody and report back to the commissioners,�

said McEwen.

The Courthouse Avenue streetscape project is still moving forward. The project involves changes to the sidewalks and street long the avenue, with underground utilities to clean up the look of the area. “We are working on cost estimates from Duke Energy to move the utilities underground so we can give the board a cost estimate of the entire project before moving forward,� McEwen said.

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From Staff Reports Additional charges were filed Mar. 21 against Ahmad Rashad Garrison, a former teacher’s assistant and track coach at Topsail High School until his arrest Feb. 9, 2017.

Garrison was charged with a second count of human trafficking and three additional counts of sexual activity with a student. For these new

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Pender County arrest report Shawn Geoffrey Abernathy, 42, 5607 Lindenshire Drive, Greensboro. Obtain property on false pretense. Arrest by the Department of Corrections. Released with no bond listed.

John Keiston Anderson III, 37, 107 E.T Batson Road, Burgaw.

Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Jonathan Henery Bradshaw, 46, 115 Shadown Ridge Road Lot 1, Hampstead. Domestic assault on a female, juvenile summons, simple assault. Arrested by Topsail Police Department.

Incarcerated under $5,000 secured bond.

Alexander Scott Broadway, 26, 4813 Calder Ct. Wilmington.

Driving while impaired, driving while license revoked, reckless driving to endanger, possession of altered, fictitious, or revoked driver license. Arrest by the N.C. Highway Patrol.

Released under $2,000 secured bond.

Reginald Maurice Brown, 38, 173 Katers Lane, Hampstead.

Misdemeanor possession of stolen goods, misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released with no bond listed.

Johnathan Ray Callihan, 31, Pender Correctional Unit, Burgaw. Habitual felon. Arrest by the Department of Corrections. Released with no bond listed.

Virginia Grace Cole, 31, 745 Lea Drive, Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by the Probation Officer.

Released with no bond listed.

John Brice Eggleston, 35, 407 Azalea Dr. Hampstead. Assault on a female. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under a $2,000 unsecured bond.

Christopher Dylan Evans, 24, 46 Capstone Ln., Rocky Point.

Domestic assault on a female. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under a $500 unsecured bond.

Danielle Brooke Futrell, 24, 2401 Davis Mill Road, Deep Run N.C. Driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger, hit/run/leaving the scene of property damage accident, failure to maintain lane control, carrying a concealed gun. Arrest by the Burgaw Police Department. Released under $13,000 secured bond.

Jahlil Ahmad Gibbs, 17, 202 Larchmont Ct. Burgaw. Driving after consuming alcohol under 21 years old. Arrest by the North Carolina Highway Patrol. Released under $500 secured bond.

Alfred D. Glowner, 35, 1684 Chinchilla Drive, Bayboro, N.C. Child support. Released under $17,617.86 cash bond.

Marvin Scott Graham Jr., 28, 16215 U.S. Hwy. 53 W. Atkinson.

Misdemeanor probation violation. Released with no bond listed.

James Larry Henry, 31, 5925 Malpass Corner Road, Currie.

Misdemeanor probation violation (two counts). Arrest by the Probation Officer. Released under $20,000 secured bond.

William Dean Hewett, 50, 229 W. Red Cross St. Atkinson.

Speeding, driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $1,500 secured bond.

Malcolm Hines, 30, 237 Old Glade Road, Whileville. Driving while license revoked, fictitious/altered registration card/ tag (two counts), felony possession of cocaine, driving while license revoked. Arrest by the Burgaw Police Department.

Pender EMS & Fire Report Mar. 19-25 Pender County EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: Calls per station Burgaw Station 1 Sloop Point Station 14 Hampstead Station 16 Surf City Station 23 Topsail Beach Station 4 Union Station 5 Rocky Point Station 7 Atkinson Station 9 Maple Hill Station 13 Scott Hill Station 18 Hwy 421 South Station 29 Type of Calls Cancelled: 24 Refusals: 46 Stand By: 1 Transported: 96 Treated/released: 8 Fire Department Reports Total Calls: 37 Calls Per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw Fire Station 13 Maple Hill Fire Station 14 Sloop Point Fire Station 16 Hampstead Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill Fire Station 21 Long Creek Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South Fire Call Type Summary Fire 8 Motor Vehicle Crash 5 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 21 Cancelled 3 Ocean Rescue 0

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Incarcerated under $21,500 secured bond.

Anthony Michael Houle, 24, 15581 U.S. Hwy. 421 Burgaw.

Domestic kidnapping, domestic common law robbery, domestic assault on a female, domestic assault by strangulation, domestic assault with a deadly weapon, domestic communicating threats, interfering with emergency communications. Arrest by the Burgaw Police Department. Incarcerated under $350,000 bond.

Stanley William Kaszok Jr., 50, 148 Poplar Branch Way Hampstead. Domestic assault on a female. Arrest by the Surf City Police Department. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Austin Tayor Lawrence, 20, 82 Castle Bay Drive, Hampstead.

Driving after consuming alcohol under 21 years old. Possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released with no bond listed.

Brian Mason Lessard, 42, 104 Superior Ct. Hampstead. Driving while impaired, driving left of center. Arrest by the N.C. Highway Patrol. Released under $800 secured bond.

Jason Robert Long, 37, 119 Belt Rd. Hampstead. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by the Probation Officer.

Incarcerated under $50,000 secured bond.

Kimberly Nichole Long, 31, 201 Rockledge Road, Wilmington. Fictitious information to officer, resisting a public officer, hit/run/leaving the scene of a property damage accident, unsafe movement, driving wh8le license revoked, expired registration/tag. Arrest by the N.C. Highway Patrol.

Released under $1,200 secured bond.

Roy Lee Mackley, 51, 493 Groves Point Drive, Hampstead.

Resisting, obstructing, and delaying an officer. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under $500 secured bond.

Anthony Manganello, 23, 172 Mimosa Lane, Rocky Point.

Domestic assault on a female. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Henry Douglas Matthews, 63, 3642 Masonboro Loop Trl 15, Wilmington. Felony probation violation, failure to reduce speed, driving while license revoked. Arrest by the N.C. Highway Patrol. Incarcerated under $30,100 secured bond.

Joseph Leon McMillian, 62, 1103 Meares St. Wilmington.

Felony breaking and entering. Arrested by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released with no bond listed.

Khiron Jamel Mills, 21, 201 S. Johnson St. 11, Burgaw.

Felony probation violation. Arrest by the Probation Officer.

Released under a $10,000 secured bond.

Mark Lewis Odom, 53, 555 Church St. Willard. Domestic assault on a female, domestic communicating threats. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released under a $2,500 secured bond.

Eric Tyler Pursley, 26, 1402 N. New River Dr. Surf City. Misdemeanor probation violation, driving while license revoked.

Arrest by the Probation Officer. Released with no bond listed.

Mark Allen Qurollo, 45, 16088 Hwy. 17 Rocky Point. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Antonio Montreal Robinson, 28, 365 Hayes Rd. Atkinson.

Driving while impaired. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Incarcerated with no bond listed.

Cory Scott Ross, 24, 5531 Fulton Avenue, Castle Hayne.

Felony breaking and entering. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Released with no bond listed.

Timothy Elvin Smith, 57, 696 Bay Harbor Drive, Hampstead.

Driving while impaired. Arrest by the N.C. Highway Patrol.

Incarcerated under $1,000 secured bond.

Jordan Malic Steen, 19, 21 Lucillies Place, Burgaw. Second degree kidnapping, domestic assault on a female, second degree forcible rape, second degree forcible sex offense, sexual battery, assault by strangulation, assault with a deadly weapon, communicating threats, common law robbery, interfering with emergency communications, larceny of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm by a felon. Arrest by the Pender County Sheriff ’s Department. Incarcerated under a $500,000 secured bond.

Charles Thompson, 63, 806 Clarendon Avenue, Southport.

Driving while license revoked. Arrest by the Burgaw Police Department. Released under $500 unsecured bond.

Solace Ulyesses Walsh, 20, 275 Crystal Ct. Apt. B Hampstead.

Felony probation violation. Arrest by the Probation Officer.

Incarcerated under a $25,000 secured bond.

Latrice Monae, White, 19, 608 U.S. Hwy. 117 S. Burgaw.

Simple domestic assault. Arrest by the Burgaw Police Department. Released with no bond listed.

Christopher Lee Young, 41, 111 Redbird Lane, Richlands.

Driving while impaired, failure to maintain lane control, resisting, obstructing or delaying officer, speeding, failure to stop for a red light, reckless driving to endanger, no operator’s license, expired registration/tag. Arrest by the Surf City Police Department. Released under a $35,000 secured bond.

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

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Burgaw Garden Club holds luncheon and silent auction

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer The Burgaw Area Garden Club held a luncheon and silent auction March 20. The spring luncheon is the principal fundraiser for the local garden club.

Funds raised by the group are used to support a variety of undertakings, including the holiday decorating of the Pender History Museum and some museum landscaping projects.

A donation has also been made by the club to Burgaw Elementary School. Safe Haven received wreaths and birdhouses, and a donation was made to the Burgaw Shop With a Cop community outreach program in December.

The current president or the Burgaw Area Garden Club is Donna Caswell. Members are Virginia Barnhill, Bird Bost, Nancy Bradshaw, Barbara Fields, Mary O’Briant, Janet Rivenbark, Betty Rooks, Agnes Scruggs, Debby Shackelford, Meredith Smith and

Ethel Wells.

Garden Club member Bird Bost said that the group has been working for years now with the Pender Historical Museum. Throughout the years, the group has planted azaleas for the museum.

They are currently working on planting some new shrubs and treating the ground for weeds, as well. Each year, the club works on landscaping projects there, and they also put up all of their decorations for the Christmas holiday.

The garden club has continued to buy bricks for the historical program at the depot, as well as bricks for Pender Memorial Hospital, in memory of or in honor of loved ones from the community.

“We come over and decorate their porch, and put a Christmas tree up inside the museum. That’s been a longstanding commitment with them,” said Bost. “With Safe Haven, we do a one time a year clean-up for them, especially in the back, to get the weeds

Burgaw Garden Club members served at the Mar. 20 luncheon and silent auction and such. We also keep their birdhouses in good shape and maintain their different seasonal wreaths for their front door. The donation for Shop With a Cop is another annual thing at Christmastime. We have started a a donation for Burgaw Elementary School this year, as well. We were not expecting to have funds left over this year, but we did

after Hurricane Matthew. So when we heard that Pender Christian Services was in need, we gave them $1,000 to help him out this year.”

The Burgaw Area Garden Club meets at each of the members’ homes, and once a year they all go out and celebrate together in May. They also hold a garden tour that will be coming up in May.

Local Jamboree to celebrate 100 years of Scouting The Cape Fear Council, Boy Scouts of America will host more than 1,000 Boy Scouts and adult volunteers at a three-day jamboree in Bladen County celebrating the 100th anniversary of the council.

The jamboree, postponed from last October by Hurricane Matthew, begins Friday, Mar. 31 and runs through Sunday, April 2.

Organizers have planned a weekend full of activities for the Scouts including a midway full of Scouting events, contests and displays.

One highlight will occur Saturday at 4 p.m. when the oldest Eagle Scouts from the council are recognized.

It is hoped that men who earned their Eagle awards in the 1950s and 1940s will attend.

There is even the possibility

that an Eagle or two from the 1930s will be present.

Scout Troops are invited from the council’s eight counties – Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, Robeson, Scotland and Hoke.

The jamboree site is at Boy Scout Camp Bowers near

Last minute additions to BOC agenda raises concerns

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MeMa’s brings real barbecue to Burgaw

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Emily Baker announced that MeMa’s Chick’n and Ribs in Burgaw will hold a grand opening April 5 at 11:30 a.m.

There will also be a ribbon cutting, followed by the Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce Women Connect and Networking Group meeting at noon.

The group was established as part of the Chamber’s goal to improve the local business environment. Daily specials will be served at the grand opening event, so participants are encouraged to come hungry.

Myra McDuffie, owner of MeMa’s Chick’n and Ribs, first opened the restaurant in February with her husband.

The menu features a variety of smoked meats and side items, among other choices.

“We try to do our best,” began McDuffie. “Everything we do here, we smoke. We smoke ribs, chicken and brisket. We also have catfish, which is a big seller here. We provide a lot of choices for sides, and we make everything from scratch.

We have specials on Sundays, as well. We sometimes offer chitterlings because we get a lot of requests for that. We are going to have roast beef this Sunday, and other times we might have pork chops or something else. We like to change it up each Sunday.

We specialize in pulled pork, as well. We have a lot of fun with it - it’s a passion, and we really enjoy what we do. Our parents own the catering business called James and Mary’s

Creative Country Catering in Danville, Virginia. We have been helping them for the last 20 years, and we decided to bring it here, and start our own thing. My husband came in to help out, as well. We are loving it, though. We love the Burgaw area. This is where my husband originated from, and I am from New York.

Since this is where my husband originated from, we are really having fun doing something on the home front.”

MeMa’s takes pride in its smoked chicken, wings, smoked ribs, pulled pork and southern fried catfish. Sides include choices such as: baked beans, cole slaw, corn, fried mushrooms, g reen beans, potato salad and seasoned fries.

The restaurant also serves a special crab boil each Friday, Saturday and Sunday with snow crab legs, potatoes, and sausages seasoned to perfection. Another favorite offered only Friday, Saturday and Sunday is the jumbo turkey leg.

A selection of homemade cakes, pies and cobblers are also available for dessert. Catering is offered, as well.

MeMa’s Chick’n and Ribs is located at 602 -G Hwy 117 N. in Burgaw. They can be reached at (910) 300-6139. Those attending the luncheon and meeting April 5 are asked to pay at the register when they place their orders.

The restaurant is open Sunday from noon until 6 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.

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A long-standing problem with adding items to the Pender County Board of Commissioner’s agenda after the meeting has begun surfaced again at the Mar. 20 meeting.

This time Commissioner David Piepmeyer voiced his objection to last-minute agenda additions, saying it didn’t give him time to prepare and review before making a decision.

“We have a couple of items in here today that I know need to be taken care of, but there is not enough background infor mation,” Pie pmeyer said. “I’m going to be asked to make a decision on something that there is insufficient background information and this is reoccurring. I understand there are emerging things, but at the same time we have to be prepared to come in here and be accountable for our decisions.”

Several years ago, Commissioner Georg e Brown raised similar objections and the board decided to require a unanimous vote before adding a new item to the agenda at the beginning of a meeting.

“When I first came on the board, things would just fly in to the agenda and we had no control over it. It would be nice to have these things in front of us before we come into the room,” said Brown.

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sale of the Pender County shell building. The board approved the sale at a previous meeting, but more action by the board is required to finish the sale.

“I would have liked to have this on the agenda and had enough information,” Piepmeyer said. “I like to be prepared when I come to the meeting.”

P i e p m e ye r q u e s t i o n e d County Attorney Trey Thurmon on the agenda addition – Thurmon said it was the finance department who wanted it added to the agenda.

County Manager Randall Woodruff said it was brought to his attention by Thurmon to add to the agenda.

“It was not something that I added to the agenda,” Woodruff said.

“It’s alright folks. We are not going down that path tonight,” Chairman Brown said.

Bost said that as it turns out, the luncheon is a big social event in town because people don’t get to see each other

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Partisan politics has no place in the courtroom It’s a sad state of affairs, but at least the legislation adding overt partisan politics to the judiciary is an honest one.

In recent years, there has been a trend toward “judicial activism� on the state level – federal judgeships have long since been subject to the whims and vagaries of Washington, but at least those are appointees, so the voter isn’t buying a pig in a poke. Rather, the citizenry is stuck with whatever the party in power wants, or can manage to appoint, and there’s always a likelihood that at least some of Humans being huthose appointments will change mans, this type of bein a few years (with the excephavior already happens, tion of the Supreme Court, of course). although to nowhere We saw a third table in many near the extent uberappellate and state supreme critics might want to becourtrooms during the previlieve. But overtly adding ous state administration, as more party politics to the party politics played as big mix isn’t going to help a role in some decisions as ensure that Lady Justice jurisprudence. In the absence remains blind. of an electorate willing to research judicial candidates, and with the inability to tell from a dramatic TV commercial how someone will rule on this big issues, it makes sense in a way to finally make judges come out of the closet, if you will, regarding who is funding their campaigns.

But carrying this to the local level is more troubling. All politics are local, as the old saying goes, but it’s the job of the district and superior court judge to decide guilt or innocence, responsibility or not responsible, based on the merits of a case. Adding a public D or R to a local judge’s title won’t affect as many cases as we might fear, but the judiciary and the bar are supposed to be above reproach, avoiding even the appearance of impropriety.

Will an appeals court judge find favorable a complaint that a defendant was treated unfairly because he or she was the opposite political party of a Superior Court judge? Or worse, would an appeals court judge be pressured to uphold the same ruling, since he or she is a member of the same party as the original justice? Will courts be tied up while attorneys judgeshop based on party, working to get every advantage they can in a courtroom?

Humans being humans, this type of behavior already happens, although to nowhere near the extent uber-critics might want to believe. But overtly adding more party politics to the mix isn’t going to help ensure that Lady Justice remains blind.

The move was vetoed by Gov. Roy Cooper – whose own agendas and campaign benefitted greatly from activist judges – but adding a larger sprinkling of politics to the legal process is wrong regardless of which side pushes the point.

Instead of just researching a judicial candidate’s stand on law and order, we’ll need to evaluate the party behind the local candidate, even if the judge would truly maintain his or her oath. It’s a shame that the divisive nature of modern politics has now extended to the last place where everyone was always judged by the same rules.

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Budget uncertainties If you’ve ever put together a jigsaw puzzle you can understand the task of assembling a state budget. Like a puzzle, one piece of the spending and tax plan builds upon another as lawmakers construct a two-year budget that spends more than $23 billion a year. This is a daunting task under normal circumstances, but one promising to be extremely difficult this year.

President Trump has shown the outline of his recommendations for the federal budget year beginning October 1 - bold and dramatic budget changes that would increase defense spending by $53 billion while making large cuts in other agencies.

One fact on which you can be certain is that every Washington lobbyist is already mounting campaign efforts to save their particular project. And given the difficulty congressional leaders are having trying to repeal and replace Obamacare, it is also a certainty that President Trump’s budget proposals are sure to face lengthy and possibly contentious hearings, only increasing the likelihood that once again

the federal fiscal year will begin without a budget in place.

Congress will be faced with either passing continuing budget resolutions or shutting down the government.

The federal budget uncertainty is creating major reverberations for leaders trying to assemble the North Carolina state budget, since more than $14 billion in federal funding comes to our state through education, transportation, healthcare and other federal programs.

Those amounts are not included in our state budget, but many of these programs have state matching requirements. Take Medicaid, for example. Historically, the federal government has contributed 66 cents for every 33 cents contributed by the state. The president and many Congressmen are seriously considering removing this matching provision, substituting block grants to each state. Those grants promise the state more flexibility to best fit the needs of its citizens. &ORGIVE OUR CYNICISM BUT we’ve experienced this block grant “carrot and stick� scenario before. In too many instances federal officials use the carrot of flexibility only for us to discover later there is a stick of less funding than was previously the case or so many strings attached to the grant that freedom and flexibility are seriously restricted.

Trump’s budget proposals put almost every federal program in play, with the possible exceptions of Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP) and current subsidies for Obamacare. These programs account for almost 49 percent of the federal budget.

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A different kind of March Madness I was heading home, having made an uncustomary Sunday afternoon trip to the office, when I saw the young man in his side yard.

I think it was the yellow line that first caught my eye, bending back on itself in a S curve as he whipped the fly rod forward and back, expertly stripping line with a smooth hand I wish I could master. I slowed a little, worried more that he might practice-cast into my car and break his line than I was about hurting the car.

I needn’t have worried.

The young angler threw the rod like a professional far beyond his years. I have no doubt as he tossed his head to my greeting that he knew precisely how far his line would go.

It seemed the streets and

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Jefferson Weaver indeed the entire world was at a standstill that afternoon; the few folks I saw here and there were not worried about the unpredictable weather as much as I think most were glued to

the televisions. After all, it’s March; North Carolina, at least most of the time, shuts down for the last couple weeks of March, due to

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Picking a medical alert system Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to get my 82year-old mother, who lives alone, a home medical alert system with a panic button that she can push in case she falls or needs help. Can you recommend some good options to help me choose?

Overwhelmed Daughter Dear Overwhelmed, A good medical alert system is an affordable and effective tool that can help keep your mother safe, but with all the choices available today choosing one can be quite confusing. Here are some tips that can help.

How they work Medical alert systems, which have been around for about 40 years, are popular products for elderly seniors who live alone. Leased for about $1 a day, these basic systems provide a wearable help button – usually in the form of a neck pendant or wristband – and a base station that connects to the home phone line, or to a cellular network if no landline is present.

At the press of a button, your mom could call and talk to a trained operator through the system’s base station receiver, which works like a powerful speakerphone. The operator will find out what’s wrong, and will notify family members, a friend, neighbor or emergency services as needed.

In addition to the basic home systems, many companies today (for an additional fee) are also offering motion sensitive pendants that can detect a fall and automatically call for help if your mom is

unable to push the button.

And mobile medical alerts that work when your mom is away from home. Mobile alerts work like cell phones with GPS tracking capabilities. They allow your mom to talk and listen to the operator directly through the pendant button, and because of the GPS, her general location would be known in order for help to be sent.

What to consider When shopping for a home medical alert system, here are some things to look for to help you choose a quality system: s%XTRA HELP BUTTONS -OST companies offer waterproof neck pendant and wristband help buttons, but some also offer wall-mounted buttons that can be placed near the floor in high fall risk areas like the bathroom or kitchen, in case your mom isn’t wearing her pendant. s2ANGE 4HE BASE STATION should have a range of at least 400 feet so it can be activated from anywhere on your mom’s property – even in the yard. s"ACKUP -AKE SURE THE system has a battery backup in case of a power failure.

Monitoring: Make sure the response center is staffed with trained emergency operators located in the U.S., are available on a 24-hour basis, and responds to calls promptly. s#ONTACTS #HOOSE A COMpany that provides multiple

contact choices – from emergency services, to a friend or family member who lives nearby – that they can contact if your mom needs help. s#ERTIlCATION &IND OUT IF the monitoring center has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories, a nonprofit safety and consulting company.

Top rated companies While there are dozens of companies that offer medical alert systems, here are some top options that offer both home and mobile alerts: Bay Alarm Medical (fees start at $30 per month for a home landline system, bayalarmmedical.com, 877522-9633); Life Station ($30/ month, lifestation.com, 800554-4600); Medical Alert ($33/ month, medicalalert.com, 800-800-2537); MobileHelp ($30/month, mobilehelpnow. com, 800-992-0616); and Phillips Lifeline ($30/month plus a $50 activation fee, lifelinesys.com, 855-681-5351).

Most of these companies offer discounts if you pay three to 12 months in advance. &OR MOBILE MEDICAL ALERTS only, you should also see GreatCall’s Lively Mobile and Wearable (these cost $50 plus a $20 to $35 monthly service fee, greatcall.com, 866-359-5606) and Consumer Cellular’s Ally ($150 plus $25 per month, consumercellular. com, 888-345-5509).

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Public Opinion A living wage I was visiting my brother in Charleston recently and he told me the non-profit he heads had decided no one working full time for them would be paid less than a living wage which they deter mined to be $11.00 per hour. Last week I saw that Novant Health had decided the same thing for their NC employees and $11.00 was the living wage minimum they had determined.

I decided I was going to start a campaign to insure no one working for me as a citizen of Burgaw was paid less than a living wage. I called the town hall to see how many full time employees were making less than $11.00 per hour.

I was both surprised and “made proud� to find that the Town of Burgaw paid no less than $10.00 per hour as a start-

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ing salary to any full time employee and that there may not be any making less than the $11.00 found by Novant to be a living wage in NC. I am writing this letter to congratulate the Town Board for doing this. I would urge them raise the present $10.00 minimum to $11.00 and adopt a resolution saying that the Town of Burgaw is a “LivING 7AGE %MPLOYERv "Y DOing this our town just might encourage other towns and counties to do the same.

As a citizen of Burgaw I want the hard working employees of our town to be able to not just live and get by, I want them to be able to enjoy some extras. I want them to be able to order a pizza, go out to breakfast on Saturday morning as I do, and put a few dollars in the church collection plate on Sunday. My

granddaddy taught me there is honor in all work. I want our town employees to know they are honored by receiving no less than a living wage. I wish it could be a minimum of $15.00 per hour, but I again congratulate our Town Board for paying what they do.

Gary E. Trawick Burgaw

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Experience over itinerary I realized as I read my most recent column that it was more an accounting of our itinerary than an accurate expression of the essence of our experience. Our Hawaiian adventure was nothing short of amazing, and every element of it was new and exciting.

Sharing this experience with my true love, visiting his old stomping grounds and hearing stories of his life many moons ago was enlightening, endearing and fun.

Similar to our trip to the Marine Museum, he was like a kid in a candy store. Proud, excited and genuine in his desire to revisit and share all that he experienced in this era of his evolution.

I loved learning about his life long ago, and enjoyed imagining what it was like, living on Oahu as a young marine, trekking to the top of a mountain to work overlooking this majestic panoramic view every day.

We talked about what it might be like to live there now, but decided it is much too far away from family and friends.

Though sure they would gladly visit, we still love our island the best. &LYING TOGETHER FOR THE first time, (on some very long flights); securing ground transportation, navigating accommodations, island hopping and cruising the California coast all seemed second nature as we enjoyed our collaborative adventure.

I love that we understand the importance of enjoying the journey, not just the destinations. It is so easy to get caught up on the future and what comes next, especially when we were trying to pack it all in. We realize that it is never too late to live happily ever after, but living happily ever after can only be done one day at a time. We got really good at this in Hawaii.

Though time seemed to fly, as usual, we realized we were the pilots. We took the time to enjoy the journey and savored each and every moment. We captured our adventures in our hearts, in our journal, and of course in a plethora of pictures.

My intention remains to go online and create one of those cool photo books, but somehow I end up printing pictures and sliding them into the sleeves of photo albums, along with my postcard collection.

Somehow this seems easier, and I remind myself that done is better than perfect. While thousands of photos reside on my phone, there is just something about flipping through photo albums that warms my heart.

How do you capture the essence of your experience?

How often do you revisit and remember fun times? I am a firm believer in the philosophy of investing in experiences over material possessions.

The memories you make will last a lifetime. %XPERIENCES MAKE US WHO we are and capturing their essence is what allows them to live in our hearts forever. May you always embrace the experience over the itinerary.

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Newsings & Musings who see it will remember.

Legend of the Daffodil Little trumpet golden hue, Leaves upraised in praise unto…

Christ who died on Calvary’s tree, Sacrificed Himself for me.

Edith Batson With Easter only a few weeks away, here are some legends you may not know about Lent and Easter.

The legend of the Dogwood There is a legend, that at the time of the Crucifixion the dogwood had been the size of the oak and other forest trees. So firm and strong was the tree that it was chosen as the timber for the cross. To be used thus for such a cruel purpose greatly distressed the tree, and Jesus, nailed upon it, sensed this, and in His gentle pity for all sorrow and suffering said to it: Because of your regret and pity for My suffering, never again shall the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used as a cross. Henceforth it shall be slender and bent and twisted and its blossoms shall be in the form of a cross… two long and two short petals.

And in the center of the outer edge of each petal there will be nail prints, brown with rust and stained with red, and in the center of the flower will be a crown of thorns and all

Weaver Continued from page 4A basketball.

I will freely confess, I am not a big athletics fan.

Outside of baseball, and high school football, I couldn’t really care less who won or lost, except that on the mornings after UNC loses, the mood in the office tends to be testy. Of course, when State loses, my Brother Mike, one of the gentlest men I’ve ever known and the best big brother ever – well, Mike turns into a growling monster when State loses.

But me? Nah. This is not to say I do not love the third month, the Month of Promise. I become a happier person as spring beats down the last vestiges of February’s malevolence (which stayed hidden this year, except for a few brief appearances).

Yes, many mornings and some evenings are downright chilly, but I’m once again able to visit with my dogs on the back porch as the sun says so long for another day, and the owls greet a moon yawning and stretching its way into a position of authority.

I do not yet know how many of our catfish survived when our pond was overwashed during the hurricane, but there are a few more suspicious pops and gurgles, leading me to believe that some of the big whiskerfish not only survived, but have created more little kitten-fish.

Canadan and Canadanna the geese are back, along with several dozen of their kinfolk, and a few nests have already been renovated and prepared for egglaying time. Our gray geese are still ruminating, but the other domestic birds have a wing up on the competition, so to speak, with one of the semi-

Campbell Continued from page 4A With the possible exception of Obamacare reductions our Congressmen and Senators know it would be political suicide to dramatically cut spending on the rest of these programs.

Crafting a state budget has always depended on making certain assumptions for rev-

Legends say that throughout Lent, Whispers heavenward are sent.

Of good deeds done, prayers, sacrifice, Acts of kindness, all things nice.

Guardian angels on hearing this, Pluck golden stars and with a kiss…

Blow them down to earth below, Where they bloom there in a row.

Little star shaped trumpet flower, First appeared in sorrow’s hour.

In Gethsemane they grow, To comfort Christ, our Savior Who… Wept alone and prayed that night, As He faced His sorrowful plight.

A sign of hope and new birth, Their tender blossoms kissed the earth.

With star shaped centers, leaves upraised, ‘Tis Easter’s symbol, nature’s praise.

Daffodils born during Lent, feral ducks panicking over her downy brood last week, days behind the seemingly endless biddies produced by the Darwinian champion chickens who avoid the possums, coons, foxes, and other predators awaiting a free meal.

Our rabbits – both domestic and wild – are dancing in the pastures and front yard at night now. Miss Rhonda is patiently feeding two such kits whose mother came to an untimely end, but the others are celebrating the return of spring with a frolic that will bear fruit by April.

Old Red and Old June aren’t as cranky as they were in the winter, since cold weather hurts old bones in horses, humans and hounds, but the mud that comes with spring rains has made grooming a mandatory chore for all our ponies. There has never yet been a horse or donkey that can refuse a good roll, especially when the grass is steadily, sneakily growing green and grand again, shaking off the brown depression that came with the first frost. Cleo, Walter the Wonder Dog and Susie have once again claimed sunspots on the back porch, enjoying a quiet revelry of comfort that we humans should envy.

Mr. Cracker was dancing for a prospective mate the other day; I’ve put off removing one of our storm-felled trees because I love watching the pileated woodpeckers wooing their females. Mr. Cracker’s tall plumage is often the first thing I see out the window beside the coffee pot in the morning, as he assiduously mills and drills his way through what I call “his” log. The tired and bent oak was killed by Hurricane Matthew just in time for the frantic egglaying of a dozen breeds of bugs, who lay dormant through the winter and awakened just in time to enues that will be received by the state. As if the federal uncertainties were not enough, this year’s process is further complicated by signals from legislative leaders they intend to cut taxes by as much as a billion dollars.

Using our puzzle analogy, it appears legislators are trying to put together a puzzle when many of the pieces are missing. Under the current circumstances the best advice might be to judiciously

Muller retires as Pender GOP chair

The Pender County Republican Party held its annual convention Mar. 25 at the Are “Lenten Lily’s,” Pender County Government Heaven sent.

Annex in Hampstead. As the Their leaves upturned in meeting was being adjourned praise unto, everyone was asked to Christ Who gave remain seated when former Himself for you.

State Representative Caro– Dorothy McGinnis lyn Justice took the floor Pretzels have an and began a tribute to Bob interesting history Muller, outgoing county GOP Around the year 610 A.D, chairman. a monk decided to make a After 13 years of service treat for the children who Muller is retiring as chairhad learned to recite their man. In addition, during prayers. Christians in those those years he served two days prayed by folding their terms as Chairman of Dishands across their chests trict 7, won the Robert Rector with each hand touching the Volunteer Award given to a opposite shoulder. This clevcurrent or past county chairer monk formed the dough so man at the sate convention that it would look like hands each year for outstanding folded in prayer. He gave his work for the party. Bob was creation the name “pretiola,” elected to the Electoral Colwhich in Latin means “little lege serving as an Elector for reward.”

District 7 in January.

The simple shape of the Justice honored Bob’s serpretzel, arms folded in prayer vice and leadership followed reminds us to pray each day! by words of appreciation Easter and hot cross buns from Pender County ComA British specialty mission Chairman George traditionally eaten on Good Brown on behalf of the Friday, hot cross buns, are board. made with a spiced dough A letter of commendation that includes raisins and is and gratitude for service marked with a cross at the from GOP State Chairman top, which can be made from Robin Hayes was then read pastry, icing, or two interfollowed by a letter from secting cuts.

Congressman David Rouzer There are many superstiexpressing gratitude for tions surrounding hot cross Bob’s service to both the buns. One notion is that by sharing one with a friend, their friendship is ensured throughout the year.

Others say that taking the Continued from page 1A buns on sea voyages prevents shipwrecks, and that hanging with the trees is not adthe buns in a kitchen both prevents fires and aids in the dressed.

The town of Burgaw is creation of perfect breads. involved with the tree evaluaShalom tion, but town manager Chad McEwen says the final decision meet their fate in the staccato beak of Mr. Cracker and regarding the trees belongs to the county, since the Square is his friends. county property.

I haven’t found a wood“Ultimately it is the counpecker nest in any of our ty’s decision of what to cut pines yet, but I intend to go and not to cut,” McEwen said. a’yondering through that sec“We just want to be involved tion very soon. I’ll resist the in the project. From what the urge to play peeping tom on the coon tree, a hollowed-out arborist said, there are a lot of trees that need attention gum with a greasy highway and possibly removal. Some down its trunk from generaof the trees are in really rough tions of ringtails who called shape.” it home. I might stand off In an email to town and and whack the trunk, just county officials, McEwen said to hear the babies screech he met with Pender County and the mother growl, but Cooperative Extension Agent usually I leave coons alone – they’re mean varmints, even Tim Mathews, a certified arborist, Burgaw Planning Adwhen no one’s knocking on ministrator Karen Dunn, and their house unannounced.

Tony Tomasetti from Tony’s There was a tom turkey Tree Service to evaluate the lurking along the ridge last trees in February. After the week, and while it could inspection, Mathews recomhave been wishful thinking, mended a number of the trees I could have sworn I heard be removed due to their condian early gobble a few days tion, and some needed further later. I did see a new flock inspection. The information the other day, but not at our from the inspection was passed farm. Two toms, one old and one young, were beginning a along to county officials.

McEwen says Burgaw has strut, but none of the ladies made trees available for rewere impressed. It’s just planting on the Square – larger not quite time for curtain to oak trees, not saplings, that rise on the soap opera of the will require the use of a tree Thunderbirds. spade to move and replant.

Yes, I suffer from a differAny replanting of trees would ent kind of March Madness; not the kind that is triggered be done in the fall.

It is also important to keep by a last-minute half-court the public aware of what is basket, or a particularly agbeing done with the tree situgressive foul, or triple overtime, but the happy madness ation, McEwen says.

“We want people to know of grass greening again, old

Trees

dogs snoring, baby chickens running, young rabbit yawning, happy horses running, and kids who focus more on flyrods than free throws on a Sunday afternoon.

Enjoy your basketball games. You can have’em.

Like any happy lunatic, I’ll cheerfully embrace the assurance and madness of the Month of Promise.

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

Contact him at jeffersonweaver@nrcolumbus.com.

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State Representative Chris Millis presents outgoing Pender County Republican Party Chairman Bob Muller with a flag flown over the N.C. State Capitol. county and the state.

State Representative Chris Millis presented Muller with a Certificate of Acknowledgment and Congratulations from the North Carolina House of Representatives as he placed the beautifully folded and framed American Flag in his hands. The flag is accompanied by a Certificate from Governor Roy Cooper certifying that it was flown over the State Capitol Feb. 23,2017.

Just before a beautiful Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Bob from

the Pender County Republican Party, an announcement was made that a call from the White House had come to inform him that a letter of appreciation was coming to him from President Donald Trump.

what is going on. We appreciate being informed of the county’s plans. I think there was some miscommunication last time when the magnolias were cut. We don’t want to guide the ship, we just don’t want to get phone calls on Sunday morning saying there are chainsaws running on the Square and no one knows about it,” McEwen said.

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Education The North Topsail Elementary School Battle of the Books team won Pender County’s Battle of the Books elementary school competition and will advance to regionals. The Battle of the Books program encourages reading and presents students with a variety of literature.

Congratulations to Topsail High School Spanish Teacher Charlene Core, Pender County Schools Employee of the Week. Mrs. Core has been employed with Pender County Schools for four years, but has 24 years of experience in education. “I love sharing my content because I love Spanish. I think that I inspire students to love it, too. The kids are very respectful and they are motivated. We just enjoy learning every day together.”

Mrs. Core will retire at the end of the school year. Principal Berry Simmons said he is excited for her as she embarks on this new adventure, but that she will be missed by Congratulations to all of the Science Olympiad teams and participants. About 300 her colleagues at Topsail High. “Mrs. Core is the ultimate team player,” Principal Berry students were in attendance at Saturday’s competition, representing 18 teams. All eight Simmons said. “She always pitches in whenever we need somebody to help out.”

Pender County elementary schools brought a team to the competition. Many thanks Felicitaciones, Señora Core.

• •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ••• • • • • • • • •• •• •• • to Alissa Lee and Michelle Hafey for coordinating the tournament and to the awesome coaches. The overall tournament winner/varsity first place was South Topsail Elementary. for the The second place varsity award went to North Topsail Elementary. In the junior varsity • •• • • • • • • • • •• division, first place went to Cape Fear Elementary. Second place junior varsity winner was North Topsail Elementary. The Spirit Award went to Penderlea School. Pictured School • •• • • • • Parent Student • • • • Event • • • • • • ••• • • •Event • • • • ••During •• ••the•months of April, May above top is North Topsail Elementary, above middle is Penderlea Elementary, and below and June, every Pender County Burgaw Elementary is Cape Fear Elementary. for the elementary school provides opportunities for both parents and students to learn about the upcoming kindergarten year.

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Funeral services will be held at Moores Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Currie.

The family is being served by Dunn Funeral Home.

Cody Austin Goble BURGAW -- Cody Austin Goble, 15, of Burgaw, unexpectedly died Mar. 24, 2017 at home. He was born Mar. 21, 2002 in Wilmington.

He attended Pender High School and was active in the youth at Pine Valley United Methodist Church.

Cody enjoyed the outdoors with his Dad hunting, fishing and archery. Cody also loved to play the drums and guitar and had a love of artistic drawing.

Cody is survived by his parents Del and Samantha Goble; his sister, Kayla and his paternal grandfather, Harold Goble all of the home. Cody is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Romona Grider of Columbus, Indiana. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Clarence and Maureen Barber of Liberty, N.Y. He is also survived by many aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Ann Lavonne Goble.

The family received visitors at a reception at Pine Valley United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2017 followed by a service celebrating Cody’s life in the church sanctuary at 4 p.m. The Rev. Tim Reaves and The Rev. Trish Archer conducted the service.

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.

Isaac Ray Simpson CURRIE -- Isaac Ray Simpson, 77, passed away Mar. 26, 2017 at New Hanover Medical Center. He was born in Currie to the late Joe and Rennie Simpson.

He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Henry of Currie, and Ms. Margaret Simpson of Castle Hayne; one brother, Bishop Arlester Simpson of Ellerbe,

Robert Devane Smart SCOTTS HILL -- Robert Devane Smart, 70, of Hampstead/Scotts Hill passed away Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington.

Born on Sept. 4, 1946 in Gaston County, he was the son of Robert Ellis and Starlene Lutz Smart.

He served in the Navy. He retired from the State Port Authority. He loved being outdoors and cooking and helping all who asked.

He is survived by his ''favorite'' ex-wife, Carole Johnson Smart; and his two nephews, Chuck Batts and his wife Kelly and their children, Brooke, Jack and Claire, and Robert Scott Batts.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Kay Smart Batts.

A gathering of family and friends was held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 26, 2017 at Andrews Hampstead Chapel.

Following the gathering, all were invited to Chuck Batts residence.

A celebration of his life will be held Monday Sept. 4, 2017 at a time and place to be announced.

In lieu of flowers please plant a tomato plant or plant a tree in his honor, take a bag of dog/cat food to a shelter, or do something for your friends or neighbors and not expect payment. And it is required that you take a cold shot of vodka (or your choice of cocktail). But most important of all, take care of yourself.

Condolences to the family at www.andrewsmortuary. com.

Addie J. Carr Wright ROCKY POINT -- Mrs. Addie Jane Carr Wright, 89, of Rocky Point passed away Mar. 25, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was the last surviving child of 10 children. Addie Jane was born Nov. 30, 1927 to the late Jacob and Addie Burns Carr.

She is survived by one daughter, Delores Raines of Durham; two sons, Charles E. Wright and wife Linda, Kirby Wright and wife Tanya all of

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Rocky Point; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family will received relatives and friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 29 at Dunn Funeral Home.

The funeral will be 2 p.m.

Thursday Mar. 30 at Mount Reba Missionary Baptist Church, Rocky Point. Interment will follow in the CarrWright Cemetery, Shaw Highway. The family is served by Dunn Funeral Home.

Inez Johnson Covil BURGAW -- Inez Johnson Covil, 92, of Wilmington and formerly of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life Monday, Mar 27, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center surrounded with love by her family.

She was born Dec 8, 1924 in Pender County, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Ethel Lee Woodcock Johnson.

Inez was preceded in death by her husband, Venton Smith “Sonny� Covil; sister, Addie Mae Horrell; and brothers, Frank Johnson and Lee Roy Johnson.

Inez is survived by her beloved children, Robert Gary Covil (Raye), Onnie Covil, Janice C. Dyson (Anthony) and Nita C. Jones; grandchildren, Wes Casey, Cheri Moore (Jonathon), David Dyson (Katie) and Derek Dyson; great grandchildren, Hunter Casey, Ty Balcombe, and Carson Dyson; sisters, Martha Rooks (Bobby Justice), Kay Jordan (Johnnie) and Nellie Hiers; sisterin-law, Kay Beasley (Donald) and many nieces, nephews

and extended family.

For many years Inez was a faithful member of Burgaw Baptist Church where she worked with the WMU. She was employed as a supervisor with Oxford Sewing Company and Subway of Burgaw where she received an award for being the oldest Subway employee in North Carolina.

Inez was the best wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Being a great homemaker, she was a fabulous cook and spiritually created a Christian home environment for her children.

Everything Inez undertook in life she did with a joyful spirit, whether it was for family, church, friends or her co-workers. Inez’s life was well lived, much loved and truly will be missed.

The family received friends 1 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2017 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw with funeral service beginning at 2 p.m..

The Rev. Tim Evans conducted the service. Burial followed in Riverview Memorial Park Flowers are welcome and memorial gifts to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401 will be appreciated.

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

Billy Raye Woodcock Billy Ray Woodcock, age 80, died Thursday morning Mar. 23 at Willow Creek Nursing Center. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late Murphy James Woodcock and Hesba Lee Johnson Woodcock and husband of the late Ruby Woodcock.

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Mr. Woodcock is survived by his sisters, Sheila Overman and husband, Ralph and Patricia Bodell.

The family requests memorial gifts be directed to the United In Christ Church, 1314 Patetown Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530.

Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home is serving the Woodcock family and online condolences may be directed to www. shumate-faulk.com Tina Louann Muse Freeman BENNETTSVILLE -- Tina Louann Muse Freeman, 42, of Bennettsville, S.C. passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, Mar. 26, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center in Wilmington.

She was born Oct. 30, 1974 in Burgaw, the daughter of Larry William and Ann Rooks Muse.

In addition to her parents, Tina is survived by her son, Zachary Taylor Gibson; daughter, Kaitlyn Renee` Gibson; step-daughter, Cayce Chavis (Eric) and their children, Luke, Layton and Lynlee Kate; sister, Windy Foss (Jeff); brothers, Larry Muse II (Parastoo), Jason Muse (Leslie) and Tracy Muse (Kathy); grandmother, Pearl Rooks; and many extended family and friends.

Tina was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew “Andy�

Freeman.

Tina, a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother, brought much joy to her family she loved so dearly.

She found great joy in the simplest of things, but her greatest joy was family. She loved reading, shopping, basking in the sun and a highlight in her life was the cruise she and Andy took before their health began to decline. Tina was active in her church, Christian Fellowship Church, and was blessed with a love for the Lord and a faith that took her through an extended illness. Tina’s family is grateful to God for her life, for your friendship and for your kindness and prayers.

The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. Thursday, Mar. 30, 2017 at Riley’s Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall with funeral service beginning at noon in the church sanctuary. The Rev. Jim Herchenhahn and The Rev. Julius Bunch will conduct the service. Burial will follow in Riley’s Creek Memorial Cemetery.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen. com.

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West Brunswick ends winning streak

Lady Pirates take first loss

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail softball team was riding pretty high as they boarded the bus to Shallotte for a battle with West Brunswick, but the well-coached, fundamentally-sound Lady Trojans came out determined the Lady Pirates seasonopening win streak would not reach nine – and they accomplished that goal in a big way.

Now it’s time to see how this mixture of veterans and younger players respond to a defeat that created two paths going forward – letting the defeat affect them going forward, or rebounding and using the loss as an incentive providing for bigger and better things to come.

Lady Trojan sophomore Morgan Beeler gave up three infield singles – two of them bunt singles – and allowed just two harmless fly balls reach the outfield while walking two and fanning five Lady Pirates as West Brunswick blanked Topsail 7-0 Friday in a key Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference game with downthe-road 3A playoff ramifications.

The loss also created a

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The Lady Pirates fell to West Brunswick 7-0 for their first loss of the season. three-way tie for first in the conference standings between West Brunswick (7-2, 4-1),

Topsail (8-1, 4-1), and Laney (10-1, 4-1) with Hoggard (6-2, 3-2) barking at the door.

“We definitely have to perform better but we’ll get them ready moving forward,” Topsail Coach Eric Phillips said.

“Our game was not to win or lose one game, our job is to win a (3A) state championship, and now we’ll find out what we’re made of. I guarantee they will be coached with heart and they will play with heart.

“They (West Brunswick) got the better of us tonight but they still have to come to our place. We’re okay. One loss and some people think the sky is falling but we’re still 8-1. The thing is the kids have to perform better and it’s my job to coach them and make them better. The loss is on me, the wins are for the girls and the losses are on me.”

The Lady Trojans got off to a resounding start with a leadoff single, a sacrifice bunt, and a towering home run to center field by senior catcher Hailey Long for a 2-0 lead after one inning. A pair of errors, a sacrifice bunt, and a fielders’ choice made it 3-0 in the third, and a single, a walk, and a RBI base hit made

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Patriot baseball picks up win at Union

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender High School baseball team got a glimpse of what a state championship caliber baseball program looked like last week when they traveled across the county to visit the powerful Topsail High school Pirates.

Although the Patriots limped home with a 21-1 defeat, they must have learned something as they defeated the Union Spartans 9-6 two days later.

Pender opened the week with a Four County Conference match up with a very good West Bladen squad. The Knights were undefeated in conference play and looking to extend their early lead in the conference standings while the Patriots were still looking for that signature win to jump start their season. Pender jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first frame and led through the first three innings before a late rally gave West a 5-4 win, upending the Pats hopes of a earning a conference win.

Pender used two doubles and a West Bladen error in the opening frame to take a 3-0 lead. The Knights chipped away at the Pender lead and scored three times in the next three frames. West Bladen scored two runs in the fifth inning to take a 5-3 lead. The Pats scored in the bottom of

the inning but could not erase the deficit.

Riley Murray led the Patriots at the plate with a 3-4 performance that included one run scored and two runs batted in while Stephen Brunetti chipped in two hits and an RBI. Murray took the loss on the mound.

Next up was a trip to Topsail. The Pirates used three pitchers to no-hit the Patriots in taking a 21-1 win.

Topsail scored three runs in the first inning and added three in the next frame. The Pats scored their only run of the game in the second inning. The Pirates scored five in the third and 10 in the fourth to erase any hopes of a seven inning contest.

Chase Norris took the loss with just over an inning on the mound. The Pats threw three pitchers.

The final game of the week pitted the Patriots against Union at their place. The Pats were in need of a win and used the beating at Topsail as motivation. That seemed to work as the Pender County

Pirate nine edges West Brunswick

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer A hard-luck Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference loss to New Hanover a little over has apparently built a new level of determination within the Topsail baseball team as they initially took their anger – to the tune of 21 runs – out on county rival before coming back to secure a hard-fought, extra-inning win Friday over West Brunswick.

But, as the Pirate players know, and as first-year head coach Aaron Rimer is finding out, there are no easy games in this tough split conference, so any-and-all added incentive is a good thing.

An Aiden Smith triple

scored Shane Nolan, who had walked, with the go-ahead run, and a single to right field

by Miles Cota sent Smith home with the eventual gamewinner in the top of the ninth inning as Topsail defeated West Brunswick 5-4 Friday in Shallotte, It was the first conference win for both Rimer and the Pirates (6-2, 2-1), and it certainly

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crew came away with a 9-6 Four County Conference win.

Sophomore Tyler Norris got the start on the mound and kept the Spartans off guard in the opening innings of the contest. The Patriots took a 4-0 lead after two innings and stretched the lead to 7-1 after four frames. The Spartans came charging back in the late innings but the Pats held on for the win.

Norris gave up six hits and four runs in six innings of

work to pick up the win. Only one run was earned.

Stephen Brunetti led the Patriots with three runs batted in while Riley Murray was 2-3 with a run scored.

Pender had six hits in the game while Union committed seven errors.

The Patriots (2-9/2-3) hosted Wallace on Tuesday and was at Harrells Christian Academy on Thursday. They resumed conference play on Friday at Clinton.

Lady Titans earn first win of season at East Bladen

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer It had been a long time coming for the 2017 version of the Heide Trask Lady Titan softball team. They had lost six games in a row to open the season for the first time in the softball programs existence.

Last week the Lady Titans finally broke through in the win column with a convincing win over East Bladen.

Titan coach Jimmy Roughton has been telling his young team that they needed to keep working. He told them the wins would come. Last Tuesday night that first win came in just the nick of time.

The Eagles have found the going tough in the early days of the season. They had one win with the winless Titans coming in.

Trask started junior Brittany Foy in the circle with sophomore Ashton Yarborough behind the plate. While Foy kept the Titans in the game early, the story was the explosion of the Rocky Point crews offense.

The Titans were up 3-0 after two innings of play before the Lady Titan bats exploded with six runs in the third

frame. East answered with their first run of the game in the bottom half of the inning.

The Titans were set on cruise control with Foy dealing the softball from the circle and the bats giving her support.

Trask extended the lead to 12-2 after five and a half innings of work and it appeared that the game was all but over.

However, the Lady Gator bats found themselves in the bottom of the sixth. East plated six runs to cut the lead to 12-8 going into the final frame.

The Titans scored an insurance run while Foy pitched a scoreless seventh inning.

Foy earned the win with a complete game performance that included 12 hits and four earned runs. She had eight strikeouts and two walks.

Ashton Yarborough led the

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In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

There are many paths to success in high school sports. Some say that weight training is a must in building a successful program while others rely on skills training year round.

Some say that working on speed and agility is the key.

While I believe that all of these things are imperative in building a strong high school program, I also believe that the mental aspect of any sport is the main ingredient for success at the high school level. Let’s make it even simpler than that. You have to win the games you are supposed to win.

High school football is a perfect example of this.

All three of our county high schools play a tough schedule. This schedule is filled with teams that we have little or no chance of beating.

Both Pender and Trask have spent four years playing in the Four County Conference. In that conference there are three teams that our schools have very

little chance of beating.

Basically, both Pender and Trask went into the season 0-3. Wallace, Clinton and East Bladen were out of their league.

The Titans basically beat the teams they should have beaten and lost to the teams they were supposed to lose to this year. The only team that they lost to that I think they should have beaten was Midway. The other three losses in conference play were to the big three. Of course the playoff loss to Union was another story.

Pender let a couple get away. The loss to North Duplin was uncalled for while the losses to Trask and Union were too close to call type of games. If the Patriots beat Union and North Duplin they don’t draw Wallace – Rose hill in the first round of the playoffs.

Topsail has to play in the tough Mid-Eastern Conference. The Pirate baseball and softball teams are at or near the top of the conference standings every year.

That is because they beat who they are supposed to beat.

With Both Trask and Pender moving to another conference next year, there will be talk and there is already talk that the football and basketball teams should be a major player.

That will be the case if they what – beat who they are supposed to beat. Sounds simple, don’t it?

Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last week the area high school athletic teams were busy in conference play.

The Topsail softball team lost for the first time this season. West Brunswick took a hard fought 7-0 win. Freshman Darbie Lisk had a bunt single in the second and an infield single in the fourth, and freshman Nee Nee Jordan popped a bunt over the head of the charging Lady Trojan third baseman for Topsail’s three hits.

The Trask softball team beat Union for their first win of the season behind the pitching of Brittany Foy. The standout right-hander earned the win with a complete game performance that included 12 hits and four earned runs.

She had eight strikeouts and two walks.

Ashton Yarborough led the Titans with four hits, four runs scored and two runs batted in while Samantha Long had four RBI. The Pender softball team beat Union behind a two hit performance from Gracie Vincent. Alana Buie led the Pats at the plate with two hits. Buie had two hits in the loss to West Bladen while Samantha Wells had two hits against the Lady Knights.

The Topsail baseball team continued to roll last week.

The Pirates slammed Pender 21-1. William St. Ledger earned the win with three innings of no-hit ball. Three

Pirate pitchers combined for a no-hitter.

The Pirates edged West Brunswick by a run. Payton Phelps earned the win in relief of starter Jake Luchansky. An Aiden Smith triple scored Shane Nolan, and a single to right field by Miles Cota sent Smith home with the eventual game-winner in the top of the ninth inning.

Maddie DeVries had three goals while Delaney Popella and Erin McFadden each scored twice in a 9-5 win over West Brunswick in ladies lacrosse. Jane Hobbs had six saves in goal.

The boys lacrosse team beat West Brunswick 16-1.

Tanner Beaudoin had five goals and two assists. Jake Volpe scored four times.

The Topsail soccer team dropped a 5-4 decision to conference mate West Brunswick last week.

Senior Lexi Gilley scored three goals for the Lady Pirates with Elizabeth Canfield adding a goal and an assist..

Sophomore Carmen Pyrtle scored the only goal of the game off an assist from Keisman in a 1-0 win over Northside.

The Trask lady Titans won twice last week including an overtime win over Midway, the first time the Lady Titans had ever beat the Raiders.

Titan keeper Ciara Grizzle stopped four out of five penalty kicks in overtime to earn the win and this weeks top performer award.

Titans beat Union, have trouble with Midway

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Titan varsity baseball team is still finding its way in the opening weeks of the 2017 season.

They have yet to put together a complete game. However, they have shown glimpses of becoming a player in the Four County Conference. Last week

they lost an action filled 14-6 game at East Bladen before defeating Union 6-1 at their place two days later. They finished up the week at home verse Midway. The Titans went up 1-0 after one inning before the Raiders scored 11 unanswered runs to take an 11-1 win.

East Bladen is sitting near the top of the Four County

Conference standings while the Titans are looking to make a run. In this contest the Rocky Point Titans took a 3-2 lead after three innings and added two runs in the top of the fourth to increase their lead to 5-2. East came charging back with nine runs in the bottom half of the fourth frame. The Gators held an 11-5 lead going into the final

three innings. The Titans scored one more run while the Gators increased their lead to 14-6 at the end of seven innings.

Justin Collier took the loss on the mound with three innings of work that included five hits and eight runs.

Robbie Patterson led the

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Pirate lacrosse whips West Brunswick

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Friday Topsail Lady Pirate lacrosse team (5-3, 2-3) traveled to Shallotte and came home with a 9-5 victory over the Lady Trojans.

Maddie DeVries led the way with three goals while Delaney Popella and Erin McFadden each scored twice. Sophie Minnick had a goal and an assist, and Lily Ruddell added a goal. Jane Hobbs had six saves in goal.

The Lady Pirates defeated Cape Fear Academy Wednesday behind five goals from Popella, and additional scores from Ruddell (2), Minnick (2), Devries (2), and Sam Greco (1), and thanks to assists from McFadden and Popella.

Mens’ lacrosse The Pirates put a resounding licking West Brunswick Friday, defeating the Trojans 16-1. Tanner Beaudoin had a monster game with five goals and two assists. Jake Volpe scored four times, Jonah Glass had two goals and two assists and Leigh Randall added a goal and an assist while winning 9-of-10 faceoffs.

The Pender Lady Patriot softball team is beginning to resemble a walking mash unit. Although the team split conference games last week, Coach Battle’s troops lost two starters to injuries.

“It’s part of the game,” said Battle. “We have been coming along pretty good. This is a setback.”

The Lady Patriots opened the week with a home game against the top team in the conference in West Bladen.

The Knights are unbeaten in Four County play and have taken over the top spot that Trask has held for the last three years.

The Lady Pats not only lost the game 12-1 but also lost senior standout Imani Newkirk for the foreseeable future due to a concussion.

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Topsail’s Leighton Randall works the ball upfield at a recent game in Hampstead.

West Bladen used a powerful offense to take an 8-0 lead after two innings of play. The Patriot defense struggled to field the ball behind starting pitcher Gracie Vincent. The senior went five innings, giving up seven hits and 12 runs.

Only two of the Knights 12 runs were earned. The Lady Patriots managed only three hits off of Knight senior Sophia Singletary.

Next up was a home game with Wilmington Hoggard.

The Vikings, out of the MidEastern Conference came into the game with a 4-5 record including a tough loss to Topsail. The Vikings used an efficient offense aided by four Patriot errors to take a 14-3 win.

The Pats took a 1-0 lead into the third frame. The Vikings scored eight runs in the third inning aided by a shaky defensive effort by the Patri-

ots and cruised to the 11 run win.

Freshman Lauren Gammons took the loss in the circle. She went 3.1 innings before leaving due to injury.

Only three of the runs she gave up were earned.

Alana Buie led the Patriot bats with two hits and two runs batted in while Samantha wells chipped two hits.

The final game of the week was an away game at Union.

The Patriots were without two starters in the contest but came away with an 11-0 win.

Vincent threw a complete game two hitter while Buie led the Pats at the plate with two hits.

The Lady Patriots are now 3-3 overall and 3-2 in conference play. They hosted Wallace on Tuesday and traveled to Hoggard on Wednesday.

They were at Clinton on Friday.

Topsail Sports Roundup

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail golf team captured a first-place finish and had the medalist in a MidEastern 3A/4A Conference meet, and womens’ track team grabbed a first-place finish, Mens’ golf The Pirates finished first Wednesday in a Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference match played at Belvedere Country Club, finishing with a score of 324, ahead of South Brunswick (332). Leading the way for Topsail was the sophomore Max Johnson, who earned medalist honors with a 73. Following Johnson were sophomore Harrison Wierse

Titan’s Ingold is a chip off the old block

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Many times a coach’s son becomes a coach in waiting.

They always get the toughest treatment from their father yet often becomes a mirror image of the same.

In the case of Heide Trask Titan junior varsity baseball player Cooper Ingold, that is exactly the case.

Cooper is the son of long time baseball coach Alan Ingold. The younger Ingold has worked hard on his skills as a baseball player under the tutelage of his father.

All of his hard work and dedication has paid off as he made the Titan junior varsity baseball team this season and is on his way to becoming a Titan.

Ingold works hard at the game and will become a very good player through that hard work and dedication.

One look at Cooper Ingold and you see his father. He is a chip off of the old block.

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(76), junior Barrett Holmes (85), and sophomore Ethan Higgins (90).

“Max played really, really well, and all the guys played well together,” said Topsail Coach Jamie Rochelle, who is in his 5th year as the head coach. “This is definitely the best overall team we’ve had since I’ve been here, and the amazing part is we don’t have a senior on the team.”

The Pirates finished (364) fourth Monday at St. James Plantation course. Scoring for Topsail were Max Johnson (86), Holmes (92), Wierse (93), and Anthony Tartaglione (93).

Mens’ tennis Sparked by a perfect 6-0 record in the singles’ matches,

the Pirates easily dispatched West Brunswick 8-1 Thursday in a conference matchup.

Sam Garland won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 singles, Jason Loher (No. 2) and Mike Tobin (No. 6) won 6-1, 6-0, and David Novak (No. 3) and Joey Scott (No. 5) won 6-1, 6-1. Will Hornethal, who teamed with his brother Alex to win at No. 2 doubles (8-2), won 6-2, 6-2 in his singles’ match. Novak and Scott recorded the other win (8-6) at No. 1 doubles.

The Pirates traveled to Coastal Christian Academy Monday (3-2) and returned to Hampstead on the positive side of a 5-4 score. Hunter Smith (6-3, 6-3 at No. 1), Loher

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The temperatures are playing tricks with us and the fish are acting accordingly.

With the temps moderating the area anglers are finding a few bream for the taking.

Remember to set the depth of your bait according to the temperature of the water you are fishing in. Worms and crickets are doing the trick when the weather breaks.

I talked to a couple of guys who said they are catching a few cats on chicken livers and select cut baits. I was on the river last weekend and ran up on a few anglers fishing for crappy. They said that the water levels are fine and that the water temperature is in the mid-50s. They reported moderate success but mentioned that they were just happy to be on the water.

The saltwater fishing should get cranked up very soon. I can’t wait to start trolling off of the breakers in search of the Spanish. It is not that far away. A few reds have been caught around Topsail. Gulp shrimp will work here. There are reports of a few sea mullet being caught in the surf. Shrimp baited on bottom rigs are working here.

There have been a few blues caught. As the water temperature begins to rise these

feisty fish will make their return.

This week’s fishing tip When I first started fishing, my father started me out on an old fashioned cane pole. There is nothing more fun that sitting on the bank of a pond or even the river with a cane pole watching your bobber dance as a bream nibbles at your cricket or worm.

Let’s go over the basics of fishing with a cane pole as I learned them.

The first thing to do is find a pole that fits the person fishing with it. If your little girl or boy is just starting out, try and find one that is small enough for them to handle with ease.

Next up is to get the line attached to the end of the pole. Not too much line. Make sure your little one can handle the rig.

Set your bobber according to the depth of the water you are fishing in. I like the big red and white bobbers myself.

Finally, make sure you use a small hook as the bream is a small fish. Don’t put too much bait on the hook, Just enough to get the fishes attention.

Taking your child or grandchild fishing will build memories that they will never forget, nor will you. That’s why I say, Take a kid fishing!

The Kickers Corner

By Bobby Norris and Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writers

Trask soccer The Heide Trask Lady Titan soccer team won two of three Four County Conference matches last week including a big win over Midway. The Lady Titans lost the week’s opener at East Bladen 4-1. The Lady Titans were down 2-0 at the half. Vicky Botello scored the Titans only goal with an assist from Yaritza Villalobos.

The Titans beat Union 5-0 on Thursday at their place. That win was a precursor of the game against the 7-1 Midway Raiders on Friday.

The match was scoreless at the end of regulation. After 10 minutes of overtime yielded no goals the visiting Raiders had the choice of another overtime period or penalty kicks.

In the words of Trask Coach Cathy Claris, “Midway voted for penalty kicks; be careful what you wish for.”

Titan goalie Ciara Grizzle stopped four of five kicks while the Titans found the back of the net three times.

The win was the first ever over the Lady Raiders.

The Lady Titans are 4-4 overall and 3-2 in Four County Conference play. They were at Clinton on Tuesday and at Wallace on Wednesday.

Topsail soccer Thursday the Lady Pirates (3-2-5, 0-2-1) dropped a tough 5-4 decision to 3A foe West Brunswick in Hampstead in a back-and-forth contest.

West Brunswick opened with a 2-0 lead.

Topsail stormed back to take a 4-2 advantage, but was unable to hold on. The Lady Trojans (8-2, 2-2) scored three unanswered goals – the last coming with under two minutes left in regulation.

Senior Lexi Gilley scored three goals for the Lady Pirates with Elizabeth Canfield adding a goal and an assist, and Jamie Keisman adding an assist.

Sophomore Carmen Pyrtle scored the only

Staff photo by Bobby Norris

Titan keeper Ciara Grizzle blocked four of five penalty kicks in overtime to lead the Titans over Midway. goal of the game off an assist from Keisman in the second half as the Lady Pirates defeated Northside 1-0 Monday in a non-conference soccer game in Jacksonville.

Junior goalkeeper Hayley Childress recorded a single save as the Lady Pirates dominated the match – out-shooting the Lady Monarchs 20-1. Northside goalkeeper D’Aundria Scott continually kept her team in the match with 19 saves.

South Brunswick came to Hampstead for a conference game Tuesday. The Lady Pirates are at Hoggard Thursday.

Pender soccer The Pender Lady Patriot kickers beat West Bladen 1-0 for their first win of the season.

No score was reported for the match at Union and no stats were reported on the win over West Bladen. The Patriots (1-6-1/1-3) hosted Wallace on Tuesday and was at Clinton on Friday.

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Lady Pirate softball team has become a powerhouse in the Mid-Eastern Conference as well as the state of North Carolina. With appearances in the regional finals the last two years the team looks to take the next step this year. One of the players the team is counting on is senior utility player Maddie Laster.

Miss Laster came on strong last year and came into the 2017 season looking to help the Pirate program earn their first North Carolina high school softball championship.

So far this year Laster has had a hot bat. She is currently batting .318 with four runs batted in and five runs scored. Her defense has been solid as well.

She has not made an error this season.

With just over half of the season left to play, the Pirates are on target to make a deep run in the playoffs. Maddie Laster will be a big part of that title run.

The Pender-Topsail Post & Voice presents this week’s

Athlete Spotlight

Maddie Laster

Topsail High School

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Buie shows big improvement for the Lady Patriots

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Lady Patriot softball team has become a threat in the race for the Four County Conference championship this year.

The team has a number of young players that can be described as up and coming in the area softball world.

One of those players is sophomore Alana Buie. Miss Buie cut her teeth last year for the Patriots. She showed great potential as she possessed good speed and a skill set rarely seen in a freshman.

This year Alana has made a difference on a Patriot team that is currently in the mix for the conference title.

Miss Buie has improved in every facet of her game. She can hit for power or average and can run once she reaches base.

As the Patriots navigate their way through the Four County Conference this year, look for Alana Buie to make a name for herself.

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist There is an Ansel Adams exhibit in Raleigh, NC. If you are unfamiliar with Adams, he is as much responsible for the growth of awareness of the national park system during its inception as anyone. His photography is considered one of America’s greatest contributions to the visual arts even to this day.

Adams was a pioneer in landscape photography, focusing on black and white images with high contrasts. He had stated at an early age when starting his career in photography that he had put himself in danger many times in order to get to the proper location for a photograph.

There are many photographers in the world now, and we have a few more national parks around since the days of Adams hiking through the back country looking for particular compositions. There is also a new class of photographer that weaves hiking, camping, photography, and video logs, or logs as they are known, into their work.

As for myself, I am also participating in this field. The combination allows one to share a seemingly real time diary with visual enhancements with those that follow.

This year, I have several trips to various national parks set up for my personal growth.

The first one happened to be in the Everglades.

The Everglades National Park is not the first park one thinks of for landscape photography. After all, one of the highest peaks in the Everglades is only four feet above sea level, and landscape photographers generally look for rugged mountains to enhance their work.

The Everglades is also not known for its hiking trails.

Again, it is basically a large swamp, in fact it is a swamp running nearly 100 miles in length and encompasses the entire southern section of Florida.

It is known for its abundance of wildlife in what is

other species of birds live and nest in the area.

Even our unofficial state bird, the mosquito, flourishes there, as to be expected. A sign at one or the visitor centers reads, “Do you fell an itch from a mosquito bite? Congratulations, you are now part of the Everglades ecosystem.”

My goal was not to capture images of all the birds, or giant reptiles, or world class fishing spots, at least not on this trip.

I was after a landscape shot.

But what could the Everglades have to offer landscape wise?

Very few images exist through an internet search for true landscapes of the Everglades and even fewer video compilations.

What I found after my world wide web scouting and book and magazine perusing did not

considered one of the more pristine and unchanged ecosystems in the world. At least, that is what it was known for. The Everglades are going through several environmental struggles currently, ranging from pollution to invasive species. In fact, one conversation I had regarding the invasive species centered on another project to offer bounties on the python, which is flourishing in the wetlands and are able to kill everything from deer to alligators and crocodiles.

Flora and fauna are the specialties of the Everglades as far as photography goes. The birding is world class, and is perhaps what people think of when envisioning the wetlands the most other than the crocs and gators. Flamingos, spoonbills, storks, and way too many

help much. I was able to narrow down several particular locations I wanted to try, but that was about it.

So, on my first morning, I set out just prior to daybreak.

There was a low-lying mist that stretched across the water and land in all directions.

As the sun began to crest the mist, I soon realized the Everlgades were special. Much more special that I have read or seen in various images. It resulted in one of the most beautiful sights I have ever witnessed first hand. I intend to visit again, hopefully paddling along in the kayak with tent, fishing rod, and now, camera equipment.

If you would like to see the vlog of the trip to the Everglades, you can go to https:// youtu.be/soefBbaWzv0.

Pender County

Agenda Board of County Commissioners Meeting Monday, April 3, 2017 @ 4:00 PM Pender County Public Assembly Room 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

INVOCATION

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

5.

PUBLIC INFORMATION Presentation Pender County Tourism's Retractable Banner.

Quarterly Report on the Pender ABC System Involving Financial Information and Other Progress.

5.3.

School Bond Projects Quarterly Update.

5.4.

Pender County Financial Summary Report for General Fund & Major Enterprise Funds for 1st Six Months of FY 2017 (July 1st - December 31st, 2016).

PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA

8.

9.

7.1.

Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting, March 20, 2017.

7.2.

Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds for March 2017.

7.3.

Approval of a FY 16-17 Budget Amendment to Accept Emergency Management Performance Grant Funds: $17,959.

APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS 8.1.

Resolution of Support for Adequate Funding to meet the Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, & Substance Use Disorder service needs for Citizens of Pender County.

8.2.

Resolution Adopting the Updated Pender County Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) to Incorporate New Pre-Treatment Standards for the Pender Commerce Park Wastewater Treatment Facility.

8.3.

Approval of a Purchase Order to Telecommunications Resource Management for the Installation of a New Fiber Optic Line between the WTP and the New WWTP for system and phone communications.

8.4.

Resolution and Discussion on the Approval of Three (3) Surplus of Properties in Pender County.

APPOINTMENTS 9.1.

10.

11.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CITIZEN COMMITTEE The Town of Burgaw is accepting applications for the “Promotions and Special Events Committee”. Applicants must be residents of the corporate limits of Burgaw. Application may be downloaded from our website at www.townofburgaw.com >Government>Advisory Boards>Applications for Boards, Commissions and Committees. Completed applications must be submitted to the Town Clerk at 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. For further information, you may contact Sylvia Raynor, Town Clerk at 910-663-3441 between the hours of 8AM and 5PM Monday – Friday or via email at town.clerk@townofburgaw.com.

TOWN OF BURGAW UTILITY CUSTOMERS YOU CAN NOW MONITOR YOUR WATER USAGE ONLINE As a part of the recent meter conversion project, the Town now has the capability to monitor water usage for all of our customers, as well as giving access to our customers to monitor their own usage on a daily basis. EyeOnWater is a customer portal website that allows our customers to create a login ID so they can see their water usage on their meter and account with the Town of Burgaw. To monitor your daily water usage, please visit www.eyeonwater.com.

To create your login all you need is your zip code and account ID. If you have any questions regarding EyeOnWater or any concerns or questions regarding your water usage, please contact us at 910663-3445.

CALENDAR Board of Commissioners meeting 4:00PM Policy/Finance Board meeting (budget) 1:30PM Policy/Finance Board meeting (budget) 1:30PM

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

5.2.

7.

March 30, 2017

April 11, 2017 April 12, 2017 April 13, 2017

5.1.

6.

Town of Burgaw Government News

Board of Equalization and Review Appointment for Tax Year 2017.

PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH 10.1.

Presentation of the 2016 State of the County Health Report.

10.2.

Approval Authorizing Budget Amendments to Approve Increases and Decreases in Health Department Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2016-2017: $25,224.

Town of Surf City Government News March 23, March 30, 2017 2017

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

Yard Debris Pickup April 3rd – 8th Contractors will be picking up household vegetative debris, yard waste and tree trimmings. As a reminder, vegetation cannot be greater than six inches in diameter nor longer than four feet. Please stack debris neatly along right of way prior to April 3rd. Please do not place construction debris, appliances or other bulky items out at this time.

April 28, 2017 3:00pm National Arbor Day Celebration Surf City Town Hall 214 N. New River Drive

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD 11.1.

Approval of Purchase Order for Medical Transportation Services: $55,000.

11.2.

Approval of Purchase Order for Day Care Payments: $120,000.

11.3.

Approval of Purchase Order for Foster Care Vendor Payments: $80,000.

12.

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

13.

CLOSED SESSION (IF APPLICABLE).

14.

ADJOURNMENT

Co m e help us celeb rate ou r 15th year r ecei vin g the Tr e e City US A A war d.

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

7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Jury Commission 1 Commissioner Representative Tourism Development Authority 1 Collector District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

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

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

NOTICE OF MEETING 2017 PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW ADJOURNMENT Pursuant to NC G.S. 105-322, the Pender County Board of Equalization and review will meet as required by law. th The Board will convene for its first meeting on Monday, April 10 , 2017 at 9:00 AM. Friday The Board will st adjourn for purposes of accepting new requests for hearings Friday, April 21 5:00 PM. All meetings will be held at the Tax Assessor Conference Room 300 E. Freemont St. Burgaw NC 28425. All hearings will be arranged through the Tax Assessors office. Times will be communicated to appellants or to any other interested party as they are scheduled. In the event of earlier or later adjournment, notice to that effect will be published in the same newspaper. It shall be published at least once in the newspaper in which the first notice was published, such publication to be at least five days prior to the date fixed for adjournment.

The Board will adjourn for the purposes of accepting new requests for hearing at

Friday, April 21st, 2017, at 5:00pm

All meetings will be held at the Tax Assessor Conference Room, 300 E. Fremont Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. All hearings will be by appointment only arranged through the Tax Assessor’s Office. Times will be communicated to appellants or to any other interested party as they are scheduled.

PURPOSE OF MEETINGS To hear, upon request any and all taxpayers who own or control taxable property assessed for taxation in Pender County with respect to the valuation of such property, or the property of others, and to fulfill other duties and responsibilities required by law.

ALL REQUESTS FOR HEARING SHOULD BE MADE IN WRITING ON PENDER COUNTY APPROVED APPLICATION FORM TO: JUSTIAN POUND, CLERK PENDER COUNTY BOER TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE PO BOX 67 BURGAW, NC 28425 Inquiries can be directed to (910) 259-1221 New requests for a hearing must be received no later than the final adjournment, which is scheduled for Friday, April 21, 2017. No exceptions.

3/30/2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: April 4, 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, owners, are 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-two (122) 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 southeast of the 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.

Major Site Development Plan Hampstead Town Center, LLC., applicants and owners, are requesting the approval of a Major Site Development Plan from a previously approved Master Development Plan (10762) for one (1) parcel consisting of a multi-tenant building for office/retail uses. The subject property is zoned PD, Planned Development zoning district and according to the Pender County Zoning Ordinance §8.9 Table of Permitted Uses; restaurants, offices, and medical offices are permitted in the PD, Planned Development zoning district. There is one (1) tract associated with this request totaling ± 1.01 acres. The subject property is located at the intersection of US HWY 17 and Ravenswood Road (Private) in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 3293-86-2278-0000.

Conditional Zoning Map Amendment Hampstead Investment Holdings, LLC., applicant and owner, is requesting approval of a Conditional Zoning Map Amendment for two (2) tracts totaling approximately ±2.22 acres from RP, Residential Performance zoning district to GB-CD 1, General Business conditional zoning district 1. The request is to allow the storage of boats and watercraft outdoors on dry stack structures, an existing fishing supply store (NAICS 451110), an existing food and beverage store (NAICS 445), and associated parking and landscaping. The subject properties are located at the terminus of Lewis Road (SR 1564) approximately 3,000 feet east of the intersection Sloop Point Loop Road (SR 1563) and Lewis Road (SR 1564) in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PINs: 4224-02-5093-0000 and 4224-01-5894-0000.

Zoning Text Amendment D. Logan, applicant, is requesting the approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. Specifically, the request is to amend the density calculation and provide objective standards for how to obtain a density bonus for mixed-use development in the RM, Residential Mixed and PD, Planned Development zoning districts. Specifically, Section 4.6.7, Section 4.7.3 and Section 4.8.1. will be amended to provide for further clarification of superior design elements for additional densities. A detailed description of the proposed changes is available in the Pender County Planning Department offices.

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

www.pendercountync.gov

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ANITA R. POWERS and husband, WAYNE E. BRANCH, Recorded in Book 3152, Page 63, Pender County Registry IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 17-SP-18 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED: The Deed of Trust being foreclosed is that Deed of Trust executed

by ANITA R. POWERS and husband, WAYNE E. BRANCH to Richard Franz, Trustee, dated January 29, 2007 and recorded in Book 3152, Page 63 in the Pender County Registry of North Carolina.

RECORD OWNERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY: The record owners of the subject real property as reected on the records of the Pender County Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to the posting of this Notice are Wayne Branch and Anita Powers-Branch.

DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: The sale will be held on April 6, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at the door of the Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina.

PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: The following real property to be sold “sight unseen� together with any improvements is located in Pender County, North Carolina and is believed to have the address of 32 Clayton Lane, Rocky Point, NC 28457 and is otherwise more particularly described as follows: Because the legal description is too voluminous or is otherwise an exhibit hereto that will not be published in the newspaper, reference is made to the subject legal description recorded as part of the subject Deed of Trust as described in the case caption of this proceeding and incorporated herein by said reference.

TERMS OF SALE: Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. §45-21.10(b) and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee or Clerk of Superior Court immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit to be determined by the greater of 5% of the bid or $750.00. Unless the Substitute Trustee agrees otherwise, the successful bidder will be required to tender the “full purchase priceâ€? so bid in cash or certiďŹ ed check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a Deed to the property or attempts to tender such Deed, and should the successful bidder fail to pay the full amount, then the successful bidder shall remain liable as provided for in N.C.G.S. §45-21.30.

By submitting your bid, you agree that the “full purchase priceâ€? shall be deďŹ ned as the amount of bid plus the Trustee’s commission as deďŹ ned in the subject Deed of Trust plus the costs of the action, unless the Trustee agrees otherwise. For example, if the amount of bid is $20,000.00 and the trustee’s commission is deďŹ ned in the subject Deed of Trust as 5% of the gross proceeds of the sale, then the “full purchase priceâ€? shall equal $21,000.00 plus the costs of the action. A tender of Deed shall be deďŹ ned as a letter from the Trustee to the successful bidder offering to record the Deed upon receipt of full purchase price as described herein and listed in said letter. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason such as a bankruptcy ďŹ ling, the sole remedy of the successful bidder is the return of the deposit.

As to any manufactured home, the following shall apply: Any not considered real property is being foreclosed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §25-9-604, if necessary; there is no warranty that any is actually located on the subject tract; and there is no warranty given by the Substitute Trustee as to whether said home is real property or personal property. The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, assessments, restrictions and easements of record, if any.

ADDITIONAL NOTICE: Take notice that 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.

Take further notice that 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 dates 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. This notice further states that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This the 21st day of February, 2017.

THE GREEN LAW FIRM, P.C. Jay B. Green Attorneys for Deidre D. DeFlorentis, Substitute Trustee 908 E. Edenton Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Telephone: 919-829-0797 Facsimile: 919-829-0799 #7651 3/23, 3/30/2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OFGEORGE J. MEALEY 17 E 95 Having qualiďŹ ed as Personal Representative of the Estate of George J. Mealey, deceased, of Pender, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, ďŹ rms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before April 20, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery.

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

Dated March 9, 2017.

Christine Mealey, Personal Representative Corbett & Fisler P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #7646 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/ 2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Executor of the estate of Elsie Moore Simpson, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Elsie Moore Simpson, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 15, 2017 at 427 Jesse Moore Rd., Ivanhoe, N.C. 28447, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 27th day of February 2017.

Henry Fred Simpson, III 427 Jesse Moore Rd. Ivanhoe, NC 28447 #7643 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 15-CVS-786 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THERESA PEMBERTON, et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THERESA PEMBERTON Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been ďŹ led 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 briey described as “Lot 4 of Wood Cliff Estateâ€?, Parcel ID Number 3262-27-0401-0000 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 May 3, 2017.

This date: March 16, 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 #7650 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF EMMA JANE MINTZ HOWARD 17 E 41 All persons, ďŹ rms and corporations having claims against Emma Jane Mintz Howard, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I. Nunalee, Resident Process Agent of the decedent’s estate, on or before June 17, 2017 at Post OfďŹ ce Box 598, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Resident Process Agent.

Mark I. Nunalee, Resident Process Agent Estate of Emma Jane Mintz Howard BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #7648 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Executor of the estate of Robert Lee Marshall, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Robert Lee Marshall, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 29, 2017 at 2068 Porter Road, Currie, NC 28435, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 13th day of March 2017.

Hytha Ann Marshall 2068 Porter Road Currie, NC 28435 #7655 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Executor of the estate of Thomas Richard Hadden, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Thomas Richard Hadden, to present them to the undersigned on or before June 15, 2017 at 908 Beacon Street, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 1st day of March 2017.

David Richard Hadden 908 Beacon Street Hampstead, NC 28443 #7644 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF CONNIE CECILIA RAYSIN 17 E 69 Having qualiďŹ ed as Executor of the Estate of Connie Cecilia Raysin deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, ďŹ rms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of June, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, ďŹ rms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 30th day of March, 2017.

Lawrence S. Boehling Executor of the Estate of Connie Cecilia Raysin P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #7658 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20/2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Executor of the estate of Gordon Lee Sholar, Sr., deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Gordon Lee Sholar, Sr., to present them to the undersigned on or before June 22, 2017 at 4621 Terry Lane, Wilmington, NC 28405, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 3rd day of March 2017.

Gordon Lee Sholar, Jr. 4621 Terry Lane Wilmington, NC 28405 #7649 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6/2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Executor of the estate of Tony Walker Hogue, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Tony Walker Hogue, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 6, 2017 at 253 High Tide Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 16th day of March 2017.

Gail H. Guthrie 253 High Tide Drive Wilmington, NC 28411 #7661 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE# 17 E 122 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualiďŹ ed as EXECUTRIX of the Estate of SHERYL ANN COTTLE, deceased, of Pender, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby give notice to all persons, ďŹ rms or corporations having claims against the said Estate to present them by giving evidence of same to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of June 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the deceased or said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This, the 23rd day of March, 2017.

TRACY ANN CAMERON, Executrix of the Estate of SHERYL ANN COTTLE PAUL A. NEWTON, ATTORNEY 107 N. 2nd Street, Suite C Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 910-769-2896 #7656 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13/2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Executrix of the estate of Kevin Robert Emma, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Kevin Robert Emma, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 6, 2017 at The Boyles Law Firm, PLLC., 319 North Fourth Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 23rd day of March 2017.

Jayne Marie Emma, Executrix of the estate of Kevin Robert Emma C/O Tamika Jenkins The Boyles Law Firm, PLLC. 319 North Fourth Street Wilmington, NC 28401 #7657 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re the Estate of MARY E. NIEMANN, Deceased Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of MARY E. NIEMANN, Deceased, late of PENDER County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, ďŹ rms, corporations and/ or other legal entities having claims against the Estate to present them to the undersigned at the address given below on or before June 28, 2017, or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment.

On this Day: March 30, 2017 Bonnie A. Morgan Personal Representative

by Patricia M. Homa Attorney for the Estate c/o Patricia M. Homa, P.C. P. O. Box 1310 Hampstead, NC 28443 #7659 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20/2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualiďŹ ed as Adminstrator of the estate of Dafney Horne, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Dafney Horne, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 6, 2017 at 174 Gail Road, Willard, NC 28478, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 20th day of March 2017.

Debbie Hall 174 Gail Road Willard, NC 28478 #7660 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20/2017 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 Jerry W. Boyd, deceased, of Pender County, This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Jerry W. Boyd, to present them to the undersigned on or before July 6, 2017 at The Boyles Law Firm, PLLC., 319 North Fourth Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, or be barred from recovery.

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

This the 23rd day of March 2017.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Executor of the estate of Jerry W. Boyd C/O Tamika Jenkins The Boyles Law Firm, PLLC. 319 North Fourth Street Wilmington, NC 28401 #7665 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20/2017

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 16SP135 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY LISA H. WAGONER DATED JUNE 16, 2010 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3790 AT PAGE 328 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 12:00PM on April 10, 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: Land Situated in the City of Hampstead in the County of Pender in the State of NC BEING ALL OF LOT 96 IN PHASE 6-G OF THE FOREST AT BELVEDERE PLANTATION AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 40 AT PAGE 5 OF THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. And Being more commonly known as: 602 Azalea Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the prop-

erty, as reected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Lisa H. Wagoner.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.â€? Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the ofďŹ cers, 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 ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred ďŹ fty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certiďŹ ed 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 March 10, 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/ 16-080807 #7653 3/30, 4/6/2017 SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16-SP-188 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by ROBERT WAYNE CANADY, III AND BRITTANY BATSON CANADY to JAMES C. BLAINE Trustee(s), dated the 23RD day of MARCH, 2015 and recorded in BOOK 4554, PAGE 37, PENDER County Registry, North Carolina, Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the OfďŹ ce of the Register of Deeds of PENDER County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door,

in the City of BURGAW, PENDER County, North Carolina at 12:45 P.M. ON APRIL 11, 2017, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of PENDER, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 170, Phase VIII of Summit Ridge as shown on a plat recorded in Map Book 45, page 56 of the Pender County Registry. Subject to restrictive covenants recorded in Book 1254, page 295, Book 1353, page 109, Book 1435, page 86, Book 1455, page 343 and Book 4211, page 196. Said property being located at: 744 RIDGECREST LANE, ROCKY POINT, NC 28457 PRESENT RECORD OWNER BEING: ROBERT WAYNE CANADY, III AND BRITTANY ROSE BATSON CANADY Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the statutory ďŹ nal assessment fee of forty-ďŹ ve cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. 7A-308 (a) (1), and any applicable county and/or state land transfer tax and/or revenue tax. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid, in cash or certiďŹ ed check, at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid, at that time he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. 45-21.30(d) and (e).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.â€? Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the ofďŹ cers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of ďŹ ve percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred ďŹ fty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. That an Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. N.C.G.S. 45-21.16(b)(2).

This the 14TH day of March, 2017.

Michael W. Strickland, as Attorney for and President of ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., Substitute Trustee 210 East Russell Street, Suite 104 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 (910) 483-3300 #7654 3/30, 4/6/2017

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, March 30, 2017, Page 13A

Trask

Continued from page 8A Titans at the plate with two hits, two runs scored and a run batted in while Miles Jordan had two hits. The Titans had 12 hits in the contest.

Topsail

Continued from page 8A was a positive sending them into this week’s two conference games at South Brunswick (9-2, 1-2) this past Tuesday and home Friday against a desperate Hoggard squad (7-2, 1-2) badly in need of a conference victory.

“We played tough for the first time,” Rimer said. “We had some self-inflicted wounds but we were able to battle through that and that was a big step for us. That’s a really good team and, like I said, if we can clean up the mistakes we’re capable of playing good, solid,

Lady Pirates

Continued from page 8A it 4-0 after five.

West Brunswick put the punctuation mark on the win with three runs in the bottom of the sixth on a pair of singles, a walk, a hit batsman, a fielders’ choice, and a sacrifice fly that produced the seventh run.

Roundup

Continued from page 9A (6-4, 6-2 at No. 3), Novak (6-2, 6-4 at No. 4), and Hornethal (6-3, 7-5 at No. 5) won singles matches for Topsail, and Hornethal and Scott put the

Next up was Union. The Spartans were looking to take advantage of a Titan team that has not found their rhythm this season. However, the rhythm that the Titans were looking for came in the form of Miles Jordan. The right hander threw a gem against the Four County Conference Spartans

in taking a 6-1 win.

The Titans were up 6-0 after two innings. Union managed their only run of the contest in the third frame. Jordan kept the Spartan batters off guard for most of the night.

Nathan Harrell was 2-4 in the contest with two doubles, two runs batted in and a run

scored to lead the Titans while Jordan also had two hits.

Jordan went the distance allowing two hits and one earned run. He fanned 12 Spartans while walking just one batter.

The final game of the week was at home verse Midway.

The Raiders have always been a tough out for the Titans and

this cool Friday night was no different.

The Raiders threw sophomore Carson Calcut at the Titans while the Titans countered with junior Chase McPherson.

The Titans never found an answer for Calcut, managing only one hit while McPherson gave up nine runs.

Trask took a short lived 1-0 lead after one inning of play.

Midway scored four runs in the top of the second and it was all Raiders from there.

The Titans (2-6/1-4) were at Clinton on Tuesday and Wallace-Rose Hill Wednesday.

They finished the week at home verse Laney Friday.

competitive baseball.”

West Brunswick took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning on a walk, a sacrifice bunt, a dropped third strike for an error, and a doubleplayer grounder. The Pirates got that run back in the top of the fourth on a walk to Josh Madole, a steal of second, and a Hayden Walsh single that plated Madole for a 5-3 lead.

The Trojans evened things on a walk and a pair of singles in the fourth but, again, back came the Pirates in the top of the fifth. Aaron Beach stroked a single and promptly stole second. Sam Hall and Madole to back-to-back walks to load the bases, and Colby Emmetz continued his hot early-season

start with a base hit that scored Beach and Hall for a 3-2 Topsail lead.

Payton Phelps (4 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 hit, 3 W, 6 K’s), who eventually got the victory, came on in relief of starter Jake Luchansky (5 IP, 3R, 2 ER, 2 H, 4 W, 5 K’s) gave up the tying run on a two-out walk and an error.

West Brunswick had two on with one out in the bottom of the seventh but could not score but neither team could mount a rally until the top of he ninth.

After the Pirates took the 5-3, West Brunswick tried another comeback.

A single and a double put runners on first and second with one out. A double by T. K. Scinto made it 5-4 with the sec-

ond runner being held at third.

A deep fly ball to right ended the threat – and the game.

Wednesday the Pirates welcomed county rival Pender to Hampstead but they were not very hospitable host as they sent the undermanned Patriots back to Burgaw on the short end of a 21-1 score.

Topsail pitchers William St. Ledger (3 IP, 0 H, 4W, 4 K’s), who emerged as the winning hurler, Justin Poindexter (1 IP, 0 H, 2 K’s), and Cota (1 IP, 0 H, 3 K’s) combined for a no-hitter.

There was not a ball hit out of the infield against any of the Topsail pitchers.

The Pirates scored three runs in the first, three in second, 5 in the third, and 10 in the

fourth. Topsail sent 16 batters to the plate in the fourth with the big blow – a 3-run home run – coming off bat of Madole (3-for-3, 2 R/s, 6 RBIs).

“We worked in practice after the New Hanover game (5-2 loss Friday), got our heads into it, putting the ball in play, and that’s what we did tonight,” Madole said. “On the home run I just saw the ball well and got a good part of it. It felt really good, and now we have to carry it over to Friday (at West Brunswick).

Madole was not the only Pirate seeing and hitting the ball well. Beach had 2 hit, scored twice, and knocked in 3 runs, hot-hitting Emmertz had two more hits (now at 10), and

knocked in two runs (15) while raising his average to .526, and Layne Marcum had two hits and scored three times. Senior Johnny Tartaglione, a pitcher who seldom hits, made the most of his birthday opportunity with a double and an RBI, now hitting 1.000.

“We were able to relax, and when we relax we can hit like that,” Rimer said. “Now 21 runs, there’s a lot of luck in that. Some days in BP (batting practice) we can’t hit it that well so today was a good day for us. We have the potential to be very, very good, offensively.

Tonight the pitchers did a great job, although I wish we could find the strike zone a little more."

Meanwhile the Lady Pirates went down in order in three innings, had two on with one out in the second but could not get a necessary base hit, had two on with two outs in the fourth before a come-backer to the pitcher stymied the threat, and had a base-running mistake that led to a double play end another possible scoring opportunity.

Freshman Darbie Lisk had a bunt single in the second and

an infield single in the fourth, and freshman Nee Nee Jordan popped a bunt over the head of the charging Lady Trojan third baseman for Topsail’s three hits.

Victoria Elder was the losing pitcher, toiling 5-1/3 innings and giving up seven hits and four walks while striking out two. Hayley Grizzle came on to get the final out of the sixth inning.

Topsail started the poten-

Lady Titans

match in the win column with a 9-8 (7-5) win over Centurions Bryce Delacourt and Kitch Jones at No. 3 doubles.

Track and field The Topsail girls finished first (76.5 points) in a 3-team conference meet ahead of Ashley (64.5) and West Brunswick (31). Leading the way

once again was freshman sprinter Madison Lofton with a first in the 100, a first in the 200, and a first in the 400.

Elizabeth Cooper was first in the 100 hurdles, first in the 300 hurdles, and fifth (4-0) in the high jump, Payton Little was first in the discus and third in the shot put,

right hander scattered five hit in seven innings.

The Titan offense sputtered after their breakout performance at East Bladen. They managed only five hits and one run.

Midway took a 5-0 lead into the bottom of the fifth frame.

Trask scored their only run while The Lady Raiders added two more runs in the seventh.

Yarborough led the Titans with two hits while Long scored the Titans only run.

The Lady Titans (1-7/1-2) were at Clinton on Tuesday and Wallace on Wednesday.

tial comeback trail at South Brunswick Tuesday. The Lady Pirates are at North Brunswick Wednesday for a non-conference game with the Lady Scorpions before returning home Friday for a conference game with Hoggard.

Tops ai l b eat th e L ady Vikings 5-1 Mar. 7 despite striking out 16 times against Hoggard senior hurler Morgan Mathis.

Abigail Hunt was first in the high jump, and Emma Filer was first in the 800. The 4x200 relay was first while the 4x100 and the 4x400 units were second.

The boys team was second (36) behind powerful Ashley (126) and ahead of West Brunswick (24). Top finishers

Continued from page 8A Titans with four hits, four runs scored and two runs batted in while Samantha Long had four RBI. The Titans pounded out 14 hits.

Next up was the Midway Raiders. The Lady Titans were hoping for another conference win. However, the Lady Raiders had other plans.

The Lady Titans went with Foy again and she pitched well.

Four errors contributed to four unearned runs while the for the guys were Bryce Dillon with a first in the 400, Justin Burgess (secon, shot put), Adam Hart (second in the discus), Ryan Ording (third, 100),

and Jacob Viebrock (third, 110 hurdles). The 4x800 relay team was first while the 4x400 was second.

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March 30, 2017

Section B

Living

Church to honor law enforcement, EMS, firefighters

By Lori Kirkpatrick, Post & Voice Staff Writer

Pastor Joey Canady, of Hampstead Baptist Church, announced that the church will hold a special service to recognize our local firefighters and EMS agencies April 12 at 6 p.m. at the church. Bobby Todd, Program Chairman, said that the reason for recognizing these heroes is to bring awareness to the on-going dangerous situations that they encounter on a daily basis.

Participants that will be honored are three stations on Highway 17 near Scotts Hill, and the Sloop Point area. The two stations in Surf City, one station at Topsail Beach and the North Carolina Forestry Service will be recognized, as well. The public is invited to attend, and the program is free of charge.

Pastor Joey Canady said that this year‘s program will be similar to one the church held last year, which was more centered around law enforcement.

“A number of agencies will be represented in the program, and all of the local fire stations in Pender County are welcome to attend,” said Canady. “They are all so tied together. The Forestry Service is going to be a part of this, as they are a big deal around here. I will speak a little, and Bobby Todd will have others here to speak, as well. A big part of the program is that we plan to recognize people that have been in the departments for a long time. We have a couple of people in the church that have been serving the fire department for decades. I think one of them has been involved for 40 or 50 years or more. It’s incredible, and it can really be a thankless job. We just want our church to be aware of the service that they do, the sacrifice that they have made, and all that they continue to give - and for them to know that we appreciate them for it.”

Canady said that the program will be simple, with an opportunity for the leaders of some of the agencies being honored to speak briefly about their agencies and employees. Additional dignitaries are expected to speak at the service as well. Special recognition will also be given to some individuals during the service. Afterwards, a reception with time for fellowship and refreshments will be held.

Last year, the church presented a similar program that recognized local law enforcement agencies during a special service at the church. Those honored at last year’s event included: Pender County Sheriff ’s Department, Surf City Police Department, Topsail Beach Police Department, N.C. Fisheries, N.C. Wildlife Commission and the NC Highway Patrol.

Hampstead Baptist Church is located at 67 Factory Road, one block off Highway 17 in Hampstead. For more information about the program or the church, call (910) 270-3307.

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Gather, preach, eat

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So [now] if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; everything old has passed away; See, everything has become new. All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation‌ so we are [now] ambassadors for Christ, since God is making His appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ-- Be [Now] reconciled to God. 2 Cor. 5: 17-18, 20 “Gather, Preach, Eatâ€?— this not a poster byline for a revival with “dinner on the grounds and preaching all around.â€? It is rather a call to Christian Worship. Gather the people, preach the word, break the bread- that is the essence of worship someone has said.

Bring the people together, share the word of God, share the sacrament – God’s people gathered to praise God in His fullness. It’s not a bad list as far as it goes. Simple and di-

rect, but the truth is that it goes deeper, it suggests something much more profound.

Gather the people, for instance. It’s not just showing up on Sunday. It reminds us that we belong to God. It points us to the wonder and glory of the community of faith together.

We are called to form this community around God’s presence, to build and weave the community together around God’s word. To gather the people means to live in and embrace God’s kingdom on earth and in heaven.

Preach the word is not just a sermon shared. It goes beyond mere speaking. John Calvin the founder of Presbyterianism said, “where the sacrament is rightly administered and where the word is rightly preached and heard, there is the true church.�

Preaching without hearing accomplishes little. The word must be spoken boldly and with spirit, but it also must be engaged and embraced to have the power to transform. To preach the word suggests that we take

4 C’sFood pantry in Hampstead The Christian Community Caring Center distributed food locally to those in need.

The food pantry is generously supported by local churches, businesses and individuals.

The 4C’s Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday, and

Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon. Additionally, the 4C’s pantry will be open the last Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until noon. The 4C’s Food Pantry is located in the Jones Plaza, 15200 U.S. Hwy. 17 N. in Hampstead.

it to heart, draw it onto our lives, treasure it in our spirit.

To break the bread, to share in the sacrament is to feed on Christ. When I teach new member classes about the sacraments, we talk about the symbols of communion. The physic element is bread and a cup, the action is eating and drinking.

The spiritual meaning is being nourished, being fed by the grace of Christ. Children understand this often better than adults. It is so straight forward and simple. We are fed by the life of Christ, the

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Power of Christ, the bread of life which is Christ. Our Life is nourished by the living Christ.

Gather the people- it reminds us that we are bound to God and one another in the community of faith. Preach the word – it reminds us that we are nurtured and led by God’s holy word.

Break the bread – it reminds us that we are fed by the living Christ. This is the stuff of life, the essence of faith as well as worship, God’s purpose and promise for us. This is what gives us true life.

Donations Needed Pender County Christian Services is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

MAXIMIZE YOUR HEALTH

Holistic and Natural Health

All are welcome! Pastor Bill Howell

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

1730 US Hwy. 117 N. • Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3046

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

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. www.fcbcb.org

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

ST. M ARY’S CHURCH

28396 Hwy. 210 W. • Currie (1/2 mile from Moores Creek Battlefield) Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

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

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

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

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425 Ladies’ Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m.

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

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

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH RILEY’S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Pastor Mark Murphy

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

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

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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.

JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

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

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

MOORES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH 1303 Hwy. 117 • Burgaw, NC • 910-259-2601

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

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

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

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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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Spring recipes

Hope’s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer Here are a few early spring recipes.

Enjoy!

Chicken and tortellini salad with baby spinach 1 9-ounce package fresh tortellini, cooked according to package directions 3 cups baby spinach or baby arugula 2 cups of skinless, boneless rotisserie or cooked chicken breast, shredded 1 clove garlic, finely minced then smashed Pinch of salt and black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon g rated lemon rind 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 3 scallions thinly sliced, using light parts Ÿ cup Parmesan cheese In a large bowl toss together cooked tortellini and cooked chicken.

In a small bowl combine garlic and salt, mash together with the side of a spoon to

form a paste. Add oil, lemon rind, lemon juice, sugar, and pepper; stir with a whisk.

Add two tablespoons dressing to tortellini and chicken; toss to coat.

Gently fold in spinach, s c a lli o n s a n d re m aining dressing. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Collard green salad 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided Pinch of salt and black pepper, to taste 1 bunch collard greens, about one pound, stems removed and leaves thinly sliced 1 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed 1 banana pepper or Pablamo pepper, roughly chopped 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar ½ cup crumbled breakfast biscuit or corn bread In a large bowl combine collard greens, olive oil and salt. Massage the greens with your hands until slightly wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Add black-eyed peas, fresh pepper, scallions, vinegar and one tablespoon olive oil; season to taste with salt and black pepper; toss to combine.

Toast the crumbled biscuit or cornbread in a small dry nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 3-5 minutes..

Sprinkle over collard greens.

Lemon-rosemary roasted Yukon potatoes 1½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into one

inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves of garlic, chopped Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed Âź cup lemon juice Âź cup chicken broth Chopped fresh parsley In a casserole dish toss together potato cubes, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper, to taste. Add lemon juice and chicken broth. Roast in a 425-degree oven for about 30-35 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Toss with chopped parsley and serve.

Pot roast with mushrooms Serves 6 to 8.

3 ½ to 4 pounds beef blade pot roast (I like chuck for best flavor.) ½ cup all-pur pose flour , reserve 2 tablespoons for thickening.

3-5 tablespoons canola oil Salt and Pepper, to taste 2 cups sliced sweet onion ½ cup water Ÿ cup ketchup 1/3 cup dry sherry or dry red wine 1 clove garlic, minced Ÿ teaspoon each of dried rosemary and thyme 2 medium bay leaves 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 8-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained, about one cup Ÿ cup cold water Trim excess fat from roast.

Dredge meat in flour. In a large skillet, brown meat on

both sides in oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Add sliced onion. Stir together Âź cup water, ketchup, sherry, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings; add to skillet. Cook, covered over low heat for two hours or until meat is done.

Remove meat to platter.

Skim excess fat from the pan juices; add mushrooms to skillet. Stir remaining Âź cup of reserved water into flour; gradually stir into pan juice.

Cook and stir until gravy thickens and boils. Drizzle a little gravy over roast and pass remaining gravy.

Butterscotch brownies I like to toast the nuts before using for more flavor. ½ cup butter, melted 2 light brown sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 1½ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch of salt 1 cup pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped (optional) In a saucepan melt butter over low heat and blend in brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

In another bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture. Fold in nuts.

Grease and flour a 9x13inch pan, pour in batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS Free income tax preparation for seniors Again this year, local 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.

For additional information call Jack Padgett at 910-2704387.

Turtle Patrol training Two training session for volunteers interested in joining the Topsail Turtle Project will be held at the Surf City Welcome Center April 5 from 1-3:30 p.m. and April 12 from 6-8:30 p.m.

The project patrols beaches

on Topsail Island for sea turtle nesting from May 1 through August and also participated in monitoring hatching. Contact Terry Meyer at 910.470.2880 for more information.

Knights of Columbus Lent Fish Frys The Knights of Columbus in Hampstead will hold Lenten fish frys every Friday through April 7 at the American Legion Post 167, 16660 U.S. 17 in Hampstead (between Midway Tire and Battery and new storage facility under construction).

Tickets are $8.50 each (purchased at door) and dinner will be served from 4:30-7 p.m.

All net proceeds are donated to Knights’ charities.

DAR to meet April 20 Battle of Moores Creek Bridge Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will meet April 20 at 11 a.m. in Burgaw at the Pender County Library, 103 S. Cowan Street.

The regular meeting includes

Poplar Grove Plantation is preparing to welcome spring with its 25th annual Herb and Garden Fair. Come out April 1 from 9 a.m. until 5 pm; and April 2 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The area’s largest and longest running garden event will help you create the landscape of your dreams. The grounds of Poplar Grove will be filled with a wonderful selection of locally grown plants of all types – herbs, perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, shrubs, native plants, vegetable starts and houseplants, plus garden art and accessories, herbal and all-natural

products, and artisan crafts.

Class topics include beekeeping, all natural household cleaners, herbal extracts, and bird friendly native plants. You can discuss and identify native plants on guided trail walks, scheduled both days. Our blacksmith shop will also be fired up, so be sure to follow the billowing smoke and peek inside.

Wander over to the gazebo for live music by Ann Meadows; artist and musician, Mark Herbert from Broccoli Brother Circus; and the laidback tunes of guitarist Bruce Butcher. A variety of food vendors will offer your favor-

ite bites, so plan to dine at our picnic tables.

Children can pot their own seeds to take home, jump in our bounce house, play Jenga and corn hole, take a wagon ride ($2 fee), and visit with our barnyard animals ($5 fee).

There is a $5 admission fee which includes classes; children 12 and younger are free. Historic home tours will be available at the special event rate of $7.

Meet your far mer, your planter, your herbalist, your master gardener and artisanmaker. For more information and class schedule, visit poplargrove.org.

Poplar Grove Herb and Garden Fair April 1-2

business, which precedes a program titled; A Salute to DAR. Southern Heirlooms with Ken Rivenbark, speaker. Ken is a Pender County native, taught in the classroom for 20 years in the United States and Germany and makes his home is Huntsville, Alabama.

He embraces the joy of celebrating family history. The web site southernheirloomstv. com farther educates, inspires and challenges his audiences to appreciate the beauty and history of items passed down through generations.

You do not need to be a member to attend. Membership inquiries may be addressed to mhfwill@yahoo. com Summer basketball scholarships Four County EMC is giving two local middle school students an opportunity to hit the hardwood alongside their favorite college basketball athletes and coaches this summer, thanks to Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarships.

Four County EMC will

Thursday, March 30 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 (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. 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.

Friday, March 31 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, April 4 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 Alan King at 910-789-1074.

Wednesday, April 5 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 12:30 p.m. at the Belvedere Country Club, 2368 Country Club Drive in Hampstead.

Thursday, April 6 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 (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, April 7 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.

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select one young man for a scholarship to attend the Roy Williams Carolina Basketball Camp June 17-21 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel, and one local young lady for the Wolfpack Women’s Basketball Camp June 11-14 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. The scholarships cover all expenses at the overnight camps, which provide a glimpse into life on a college campus.

Applications are being ac-

cepted through March 31, 2017 and can be found online at www.fourcty.org or www. ncelectriccooperatives.com/ community. To be eligible to win, students must be in the sixth, seventh or eighth grade during the 2017-2018 and have permission from a parent or guardian.

Eligible students who are interested in the scholarship can contact Gay Johnson at gayjohnson@fourcty.org or 1-888-368-7289.

ATTENTION MILITARY VETERANS Pender County Register of Deeds invites you to join us for the kick-o of our “Thank A Vetâ€? program.

Veterans who ďŹ le their DD form 214 military discharge papers at the Register of Deeds oďŹƒce will be given a “Thank A Vetâ€? photo ID card.

Present this card for a discount on goods and services at participating businesses in Pender County.

Location: Pender County Register of Deeds in the Howard Holly Administration Building 300 E Fremont Street Burgaw, NC 28425 Kick-o Date: Starting May 25 & 26, 2017 Time: 9am — 3pm Following kick-o dates, regular recording hours for DD214 Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm Light refreshments will be served.

Veterans are asked to bring their DD form 214, a state issued photo ID and their Social Security Card.

Military Discharge papers recorded at the Register of Deeds oďŹƒce are not public record.

For more information call Pender County Register of Deeds at 910-259-1225.

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Helpful information to enhance senior living provided by Pender Adult Services

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April 2017

Coastal Pender Rotary supports RSVP

By Jennifer Matthews Pender Adult Services The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has strong support in our community. We would like to send out a huge thank youto the Hampstead Rotary (Hugh Hawthor ne, president) for their dedication to assuring those clients in the RSVP program receive much needed nutritional supplements.

Coastal Pender Rotary Club took on a 2016-2017 grant project and for the past nine months they have provided about 3,000 daily nutritional shakes to RSVP homebound seniors.

Nutritional supplements is one of the things our people are not able to stretch that extra dollar for, even though it is doctor prescribed and in many cases it is their breakfast or lunch replacement.

To make this deal even sweeter, Coastal Pender Rotary delivered these products to our clients each month. This act of kindness made a beautiful

connection to the people they served. RSVP thanks you, our clients thank you, and our community is blessed by your presence.

RSVP is a nationwide program with active seniors volunteering in our local community. We will be celebrating the successes of RSVP at both of our Senor Centers April 4 in Burgaw and April 5 at the Topsail Center for 9-10 a.m. Mayors will be reading a Proclamation of support for our RSVP program and we will be focusing on “How volunteering keeps you healthy and improves your quality of life.”

Anyone in community is welcome to join us so you too can be involved in a wonderful program that is making a huge impact in our senior community. The main focus area of our Grant is to keep seniors living at home and we do everything possible to make this happen through strong, committed, happy volunteers.

For more information on the RSVP program, call Barbara at 910-259-9119 (ext 329).

Heritage Happenings

By Jennifer Mathews Pender Adult Services

Thank you to Coastal Pender Rotary Club volunteers for deliveries of nutrition shakes for elderly shut-ins in theHampWe had fun at our St Patty’s stead area for the 2016-2017 grant project year. Rotary volunteers pictured are Robert Morton, Ravenna Romack, Day Bingo. Thanks to NorthHugh Hawthorne, Dan Drake, Cindy Morton and Jack Brent. chase Rehab for providing our

April is Alcohol Awareness Month Alcohol abuse among older adults is one of the fastest growing health problems facing our country today.

•6-11 percent of elderly hospital admissions are related to alcohol use.

•Older adults are hospitalized as much for alcohol related problems as for heart attacks.

•Close to 50 percent of nursing home residents have alcohol related problems.

•2.5 million older adults are living with alcohol or drug problems.

•Widowers over 75 have the highest rate of alcoholism in the U.S. The statistics are shocking, yet our awareness and response to this problem continues to be lacking. In an effort to raise awareness and reduce the stigma often associated with alcohol abuse, the National Council on Alcoholism and

Drug Dependence established April as Alcohol Awareness Month.

It’s not hard to understand why some elderly people may turn to alcohol in later life.

Growing older brings many changes.

While many changes are good such as retirement, time with grandchildren, time for travel or hobbies, some are not so good: children grow up and leave home and often move far away, physical health begins to deteriorate, a partner or close friend dies, etc.

For some, growing older brings more stress, loneliness and physical pain. Alcohol abuse is harmful at any age, but it is especially harmful for the elderly.

The risk of injury and potential for significant harm is greater. The risk for harmful interaction with medications is a greater. The general physical

effects of alcohol on the body are simply more debilitating in the elderly.

For many reasons, alcohol misuse among the elderly is frequently overlooked. In addition, there is an unspoken but widely held belief that alcohol adds a certain “quality of life” component. The fact is, alcohol takes a serious toll on the body. Alcohol interferes with the way the brain works disrupting mood and behavior.

Alcohol makes it hard to think clearly or move with coordination increasing the risk for physical injury.

Alcohol worsens many chronic health problems such as diabetes, osteoporosis, and ulcers. Alcohol damages the heart and may cause irregular heartbeats and high blood pressure. Alcohol can cause many problems with the liver and pancreas.

Alcohol weakens the im-

mune system and increases the risk for some cancers. Alcohol also tends to lead to isolation and lack of interest in activities that were once enjoyed.

Is it time to re-think your drink?

To kick off Alcohol Awareness month, Mar. 31 through April 2 is Alcohol Free Weekend. Everyone is encouraged to participate in three alcoholfree days as an experiment to raise awareness about how alcohol affects your life.

At the end of the weekend, if you or your family experienced difficulty or discomfort going alcohol free, it may be time to re-think your drink.

Need more information?

Pender Adult Services supports Alcohol Awareness Month and will be happy to talk with you or connect you with the appropriate resources. Call Rebecca Boggs, RN at 910-259-9119 ext.

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prizes that day. We had a great day! Find an activity that you enjoy and join us. If there is a new activity you would like for us to offer, please make a suggestion.

We want to thank the Pender County Health Department for sponsoring our Living Healthy class and providing health checks each month. Living Healthy class helped participants with self-management of their chronic disease.

Our Better Choices Nutrition Class has started at Heritage Place. Drop in Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. if you would like to learn more about reading labels, shopping smart and eating for better nutrition.

We hope to offer this class again in the future at Topsail Senior Center. Thank you to the Pender County Cooperative Extension and N.C. State for sponsoring this class.

In April we are celebrating the tenth anniversary of Fitness Fusion. Time really does fly. We will be open to the public and celebrate a free week April 3-8. Come and experience our friendly atmosphere and fabulous facility. The week will feature some special beginner classes and culminate with our 5k run and fun walk. Call Fit-

ness Fusion at 259-0422 for more information.

Our annual Spring Auction at Topsail Senior Center is April 20. Topsail volunteers have been collecting sponsors and items for this event. You may purchase your ticket at Topsail or Heritage Place.

Tickets are $20 per person and help support Meals on Wheels.

We hope you understand the importance of this program, providing a hot nutritious meal and a friendly visit to older Americans.

This year’s menu promises to be delicious and we look forward to entertainment by the Harmony Belles. Area businesses donate gift certificate and unique items for bidding.

We hope you will plan to join us. If you would like to donate an item or be a sponsor for the event, please call Donna Murphrey at 270-0708.

May promises to be a busy Older Americans month. We will have our volunteer recognition dinner May 2 and be celebrating our 35th anniversary of Pender Adult Services during the month. We are planning a lunchtime celebration as well as an evening dance.

You can also look forward to information about an upcoming fall trip.

Please stay informed. We want to encourage you to continue to advocate for funding

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In-County Transportation Available

PAS-TRAN is accepting New in-county riders Call 910-259-9119 Press 1 TDD/TTY 1-800-735-2962 Monday thru Friday

Shopping, education, employment, entertainment, medical facilities, other places of interest.

Certain restrictions apply for trips and Medical appointments.

Services may be interrupted if funding is not available.

Mable and Judith enjoy Saint Patty’s Day Bingo

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Coping with the Death of a Spouse Tuesdays, April 18-May 23 1-3 p.m.

Topsail Senior Center 20959 Highway 17, Hampstead

Coping with the Death of a Spouse Tuesdays, April 18-May 23 1-3 p.m.

Topsail Senior Center 20959 Highway 17, Hampstead

Memorial and Honorary Giving Program

for senior services. With the federal budget proposals many senior programs are looking at possible cuts. We want to continue to serve as many needs as we can but we may have to look for new ways to do things. With your help we mailed 160 Valentines in February to our state leaders. Please considering joining us in contacting your congressional leaders and let them know the value you find in Meals on Wheels, RSVP and other programs.

We are asking you to call or write a personal note to advocate for continued support of programs that are important to the health and well-being of Pender’s Senior Adult Population. We have a list of congressional leaders contact information, please call Jennifer Mathews at 259-9119 ext. 303 and we will happily mail it to you.

Your Gifts to Pender Adult Services, Inc are acknowledged with grateful appreciation In memory of Elizabeth Burton Kerr

By Michael and Celeste Smith Community Contributors Emma Anderson Memorial Chapel Wardell and Ruby McDuffie Willarlea Ruritan Club Thank you for your support Donations to PAS are tax deductible.

For more information on the Pender Adult Services Memorial and Honorary Giving Program contact Wesley Davis at 259-9119

Line Dancing Classes

Register and learn more, call 910-796-7991 When leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number and indicate the specific program you wish to attend.

Pre-registration is required.

Register and learn more, call 910-796-7991 Offered

by Lower Cape Fear Hospice When leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number and indicate the specific program you wish to attend.

Pre-registration is required.

Offered by Lower Cape Fear Hospice

Come learn some new steps, have fun, get some exercise!

Topsail Senior Center Beginner Class : Fridays from 11a.m. until noon Cost: $5 (60 & up) $10 (59 & under) Advanced Class Fridays from noon until 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $5 per month (because smaller class size) Topsail Senior Center 20959 Hwy 17 Hampstead (910) 270-0708

Classes at Heritage Place Mondays 6-7 p.m.

Pender Adult Services Calendar April

Thursday, April 20, 2017

April 4-RSVP Perks(HP) 9 a.m. Breakfast of Champions with Mayor April 5-RSVP Perks(TSC) 9 a.m. Breakfast of Champions with Mayor

6:00 pm – Topsail Senior Center

April 6-Better Living Nutrition Class (HP) 12:30 p.m. (each Thurs.)

April 8-RUN FOR YOUR LIFE 5 K and fun walk (FF) 9 a.m.

April 10-Bowling at Ten Pin Alley

Tickets: $20 per person

April 11-Easter Parties (TSC) (HP) April 12-Blind Support Group (HP) 1 p.m.

April 13-Blood Pressure Checks (TSC) 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of music with dinner and wine to benefit “Meals on Wheels” for Homebound Elderly Entertainment by Harmony Belles

April 14-Closed for Holiday (HP) (TSC)

Sponsorships Available

MENU: Roast Beef, Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Squash Casserole Salad, Tea & Dessert

April 20-Topsail Auction (TSC) 6 p.m.

April 27-Health Checks (HP) 11:30 a.m. until1 pm April 27-Alzheimer’s Support (HP) 11:30a.m. until1 p.m.

AARP Tax assistance ongoing at Topsail(TSC) Mon and Wed- 1-5pm

Ends Monday, April 17

UPCOMING Pender Adult Services 35th Anniversary Dance Older Americans Month Celebration May 23

20959 Hwy 17 Hampstead NC 28443 (910)270-0708

Heritage Place Opportunities Monday 8:00—7:00 9:00 Art Class 12:00 Meals 1:00 Bid Whist 1:00 Canasta 3:00 Lamplighters Chorus 6:00 Line Dance

Tuesday

Wednesday

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 Craft 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) 9:30 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

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

Thursday Open 5:00—9:00 5:30 RPM Cycling 9:40 YOGA 10:45 FIT OVER 50

5:30 BODY PUMP Massage by Appointment

5:30 RPM Cycling 6:30 RPM Cycling 6:30 DANCE 2 FIT

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 DANCE 2 FIT