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School officials welcome input Pender County Commissioner George Brown called for more involvement by commissioners in the school bond projects. Brown made the comments at Monday’s commissioners meeting. “I want to have a decent relationship with the schools to make sure this process goes smoothly as possible. I would like our board to ask our manager to imitate some type of formal process where we can work with the school board to make sure the commissioners are informed and in the loop,” Brown said. “When I go to vote on funding something and increase taxes, I want the taxpayers to know they have a board of commissioners that will be engaged, aware of what this money is for, and have a seat at the table in this process.” School Board member Tom Roper says he welcomes input and a working relationship with the commissioners. “I would welcome George or any of the commissioners for that level of dialogue,” Roper said. “Whatever forum he feels he would like to be engaged in with the School Board, I think that is great. We keep the taxpayers in mind as well. We have yet to ever go over budget on anything we have done.” Commissioners and School Board members had joint Priority One meetings in the past, but Roper says those meetings have not been effective. “Priority One meetings in
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There is also the possibility of a second recount, but two recounts is the limit.
Brown calls for board to work closely with school officials on bond projects By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher
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Recount this week in Harrell-Luther race With just 13 votes separating Kent Harrell and Lindsey Luther in the race for the District 5 judges seat, election officials in Pender and New Hanover counties will recount the votes. About 61,500 votes were cast in both counties in the race, with only 13 votes separating the candidates. Pender County Election Board director Dennis Boyles says Pender of ficials met Wednesday after noon at 2 p.m. for the recount. The results were not available at press time. “There is a state recount for a N.C. Supreme Court Associate Justice Race as well,” Boyles said. Boyles said county voting machines modules will be rerun and checked along with absentee and provisional ballots that were deemed valid.
The Pender Patriots ended their 2014 football season in the first round of the playoffs at top-rated James Kenan. Read more on page 1B.
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the past several years have been broken. It has not been consistent. It’s just something that needs to be more substantive and on a regular basis,” said Roper. Roper says the School Board is already under a great deal of oversight when it comes to school bond projects. “Everything we do has to be approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. We are under a lot of scrutiny already, but we would certainly welcome any dialogue with the commissioners.” Roper compared the bond project process to building a home. Different parts of a project are funded as the project progresses toward completion. Bonds are approved and money is made available for different projects as needed. The total amount approved by voters – $75 million – is not borrowed all at once. The school plan is a series of smaller bonds not to exceed the total approved amount. Brown says he believes taxpayers want the commissioners involved in the school projects. “I think we are going to have to know what is going on a be a part of it, and have some say so in a lot of this. I think the citizens expect a little oversight on the part of the commissioners and justification on how we are spending their tax dollars and increasing their taxes. The commissioners are going to be more involved than they ever have been,” Brown said.
Pender High School drama students (above) warm beside the fire Saturday night at Moores Creek National Battlefield in Currie. The park held its annual candlelight tours Nov. 14-15. The students, playing the role of patriots, brought the history of the park to life. Across the creek (right) the loyalist camp was complete with bagpipes. Park officials expanded this year’s event with more reenactors. See more photos of the event on Facebook.
Manager candidate backs out; interviews continue By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County Commissioners are back to interviewing candidates for the county manager’s job after the top candidate decided to withdraw from the process. The Post & Voice reported
in the Nov. 6 edition the board had narrowed the search down to one individual and the county manager job was on the agenda for Monday’s board meeting. “He had some family issues that surfaced very late in the ball game. He called me last week very apologetic, but at
the same time it’s better now than to get down here and realize it,” Williams said. “We had reached a verbal agreement but he called and it’s a family issue. I really thought he was a good candidate.” Williams says there are several other candidates that rated high in the last round of
interviews and commissioners, including commissionerelect David Piepmeyer, will talk with them again. “I’m thinking this will set us back two or three weeks,” Williams said. “We still hope to have a manager in the office by January to begin the new budget process.”
Carolina Blvd. still open in Topsail Beach By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer In a 4-1 vote, the commissioners of Topsail Beach voted not to close Carolina Blvd. Commissioner Julian Bone
voted to close a portion of Carolina Blvd. for the Emma Anderson Chapel. The vote was the closure of an issue that was debated for several months by the commissioners. On Oct. 25 the town
conducted a public hearing. “I think the people on that street were in favor of not closing it,” said Commissioner Tom Eggleston. Commissioner Mor ton Blanchard said he felt this
issue was important to gauge public opinion. “I thought this was something we needed to hear from everybody,” said Blanchard.
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Board gives money for museum By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher County commissioners approved a request for $1,500 to go toward renovation of the barn behind the Pender County Museum in Burgaw. Jeanette Jones with the Pender County Historical Socity and Museum, asked the board to approve funds to repair the blacksmith shop,
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Museum officials want to repair the blacksmith shop behind the Pender County Museum in Burgaw.
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Arrest report Christopher Robert Burgess, 19, 210 Memory Lane, Burgaw. Harassing phone call, simple assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,100 secured bond. Saadiq Dehzel Carney, 19, 1109 Stanford Avenue 101, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation (3 counts). Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $15,000 secured bond. Scott Colbert, 50, 103 Hillview Circle, Hampstead. Assault on a female, interfere emergency communication, domestic violence protective order. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $3,000 secured bond. Julia Louise Croom, 34, 103 Autry Road, Burgaw. Misdemeanor larceny, misdemeanor possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $1,200 secured bond. Michael Blake Delacerda, 25, 6972 Hwy 117 N., Willard. Felony probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed. Gabriel Perez Elizalde, 25, Driving while impaired, no operators license. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Jennifer Annette Fink, 27, 3814 Pineywoods Road, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated. Daniell Guimaraes, 17, 86 Millstone Trail, Rocky Point. Disorderly concuct-school. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Larry Donnell Hankins, 2558 Little Kelly Road, Rocky Point. Felony probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released with no bond listed. Jennifer Hanson, 34, 101 Egret Court A, Hampstead. Simple assault, misdemeanor child abuse. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $3,000 secured bond. Brandi Amandi Laine Hoff, 27, 55 Michigan Avenue, Surf City. Misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated. Bettie Lee James, 23, 205 Progress Drive 23-B, Burgaw. Assault on a child under 12, resisting, obstruct, and delay of officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,000 secured bond. Barbara Kaye Jones, 54, 376 Willows Bay Road, Burgaw. Simple Assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond. Jazmine Danielle Lewis, 5822 Horsebranch Road, Watha. Misdemeanor probation violation out of county, misdemeanor probation violation (2 counts). Arrest by Pender County Sher-
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“They’ve been heard.” During the Nov. 12 meeting the mayor and commissioners conducted a public hearing regarding zoning changes regarding maintenance of street and right-of-way access. The changes address over-grown branches along driveways and egresses which prohibit the access of fire trucks and large emergency vehicles. Residents expressed concerns over public safety and recalled specific fires that could have spread quickly due to the island winds. “We’re talking about safety,”
said resident Grier Fleishour, who also commended Bobby Humphrey, the town’s fire chief, for bringing the issue before the town leaders. Humphrey said there were approximately 30 properties where access to homes was hindered by overgrown trees. Blanchard said several property owners were already trimming back the limbs. Resident Steve Smith noted the trees are a part of a maritime forest but added, “Let’s have sanity here. Let’s not cut, cut, cut.” Town manager Tim Holloman reported the planning board asked for wording clarification in the proposed zoning changes.
iff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $6,000 secured bond. Quinyana Ceandra Marshall, 20, 116 Buckeye Lane, Burgaw. No headlights while wipers on, driving while license revoked, weapons on educ prop/aid, misdemeanor probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $600 secured bond. Darius Antwan McIntyre, 22, 1566 Porter Road, Currie. Felony probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $50,000 secured bond. Gary Joseph Michael, 62, 6441 U.S. 117 South Hwy. Rocky Point. Drive while impaired, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $1,000 secured bond. Christopher Jason Runion, 30, 211 South Smith Street, Burgaw. Drive while license revoked, fictitious, cancelled, or revoked registration card/ license plate. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $500 secured bond. Alexander Russ Squires, 48, 238 Doral Drive, Hampstead. Driving while impaired. Melissa Suggs Sylvia, 48, 132 Leeward Lane, Hampstead. Driving while impaired, drive left of center. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Released under $1,000 secured bond. William James Tarleton, 28, 102 Ridge Road, Hampstead. Speeding, reckless driving to endanger. Arrest by N.C. State Highway Patrol. Released under $500 secured bond. Courtney Beth Tucker, 31, 1134 Penderlea Hwy. Burgaw. Felony breaking and/ or entering. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $3,000 secured bond. Cynthia Lynn Tverberg,48, 1222 Mallard Bay Road, Hampstead. Driving while impaired ( 2 counts) Released with no bond listed. Zandre Lee Mack Williams, 39, 2320 New Road, Burgaw. Misdemeanor probation violation. Incarcerated. David Zinna, 34, 329 Electric Lane, Hampstead. Felony probation violation. Released under $10,000 secured bond.
Information taken from reports from county municipal police departments, Highway Patrol, and the Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Arrest reports are public record. Not all arrests result in a determination of guilt.
“Let’s do it and let’s do it right,” said Commissioner Larry Combs. A vote was tabled until December. In other business matters, Jacob Bares of the Cape Fear Council of Gover nments, updated the commissioners regarding a bike and pedestrian planning grant. He said he collected letters of support for the grant application and outlined the community’s support of a planning grant. According to Bares, the planning grant from North Carolina De par tment of Transportation, is a $30,000 g rant with a $3,ooo local match. “This is a good way to get
bikers to use a path and move them off the streets,” said Combs. The resolution to pursue the planning grant was unanimously approved by the commissioners. Mayor Howard Braxton, the commissioners, and residents praised the town’s Veterans Day flag raising ceremony. It was the first time flags were raised on the poles in the new Town Center. Town officials reminded the public that the Topsail Beach Tree Lighting ceremony is set for Nov. 29. The tree will be placed in the new town center behind the flag poles. Dec. 6 is the town’s Christmas Parade.
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Pender EMS & Fire Report Nov. 8-14 Total number of Patient Contacts:151 Broke down in districts per station Burgaw Station 1 31 Sloop Point Station 14 25 Surf City Station 23 12 Topsail Beach Station 4 8 Union Station 5 11 Rocky Point Station 7 34 Maple Hill Station 8 2 Atkinson Station 9 10 Type of Calls Cancelled 14 Cancelled En-route 3 No patient Found 2 No treatment required 2 Refusals 37 Stand By 1 Transported 90 Treated and Released 2
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located behing the museum at the cor ner of W. Bridgers St. and N. Dudley in Burgaw. Jones said much of the wood in the structure was deterorating and in need of repair. “The town of Burgaw is willing to give money if the county is willing to appropriate $1,500, or whatever you can,” Jones said. “We are in desperate need of repairs to the blacksmith shop that is leaking and badly damaged.” Jones estimates it will cost $2,200 for repairs. “We have two men who are interested in blacksmithing and have already done one demonstration we are hoping to get more of that for the museum,” Jones said.
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Maple Hill native elected to Wake County board Jessica Holmes becomes county commissioner
By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer Jessica Holmes is a woman living her dream. Born and raised in Maple Hill, she now lives in Wake County and serves as a Wake County commissioner. Her election earlier this month will give her the chance she asked for, an opportunity to improve public education. “Today’s students are our future leaders, employers and employees. A quality school system is an important asset to the business community,” Holmes said. “We should put textbooks in our schools and we should respect our educators because it’s the right thing to do and it’s the best way to ensure a sound economy.” The education law attorney has been passionate about teachers from a young age. In addition to calling her mom, Betty Shepard, and grandma, Betty Marshbur n, among other family members her biggest supporters, Holmes recalled how supportive her teachers were when she was a student at Pender High School (PHS). “In high school, Rochelle Whiteside, Karen Williams a n d C h e r y l B e at t y we re
among my most influential teachers,” she said. Her time at PHS is full of fond memories. In fact, she graduated from high school in 2002 after being named homecoming queen. The honor even landed her on the pages of the Pender-Topsail Post & Voice. “I still have the article today,” she said. Though Wake County is her new home and she is working hard to make a difference in that community, many of the people she loves still call Pender County home and it will always be a big part of her heart. “Pender High School teachers invested in me and helped make me the person I am today. Now, I am blessed to support educators across our state as an attorney for the North Carolina Association of Educators. I am a living testimony that quality educators can make a difference,” she said. Prior to election day, the AFL-CIO, Sierra Club and Wake Voter Education Coalition joined other organizations and newspapers in endorsing Holmes. “I am proof that students from Pender County can be whatever it is that they put
Jessica Holmes with her mother Betty Shepard, and grandmother Betty Marshburn. their minds to,” Holmes said. “My journey wasn’t easy. It took a lot of tears and prayers, but I never gave up on my dream to be an attorney. I had strong mentors, quality PHS teachers and a family that believed in me.” As a Wake County commissioner, Holmes plans to bring energy and innovative ideas to local government and pledged to work collaboratively to ensure a high quality of life in Wake County by improving schools, supporting sensible transit options and effectively managing growth while balancing its impact on the environment. “Supporting public schools is a sound policy decision that would yield a good return on investment for our economy.” And she hopes her fight to
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improve schools in Wake County will help other counties demand change in education policies. “I would love to foster opportunities for Wake and Pender Counties to learn from each other and to work together for the betterment of our communities. I want Pender County to be successful,” she said. Holmes said now that the race is over she wants educators to know they really are her first priority, but it is also important that everyone move forward on a transit plan that will benefit residents, visitors and businesses. While she’s working on that, she’ll also have to find another frame for this article to display next to the old newspaper page celebrating her homecoming queen victory.
Hampstead Baptist Church invites all to Thanksgiving dinner By Ashley Jacobs Post & Voice Staff Writer With Thanksgiving just around the cor ner, a local church is making sure no one has to eat alone. They’re putting a new spin on the traditional dinner by inviting one and all to come together at Hampstead Baptist Church. “The menu for the Thanksgiving meal will vary, depending upon what people want to bring. We’ve asked people to bring at least a side dish, so expect anything from green beans to Chicken Bog!” Interim Senior Pastor Joey Canady said. The community meal is nothing new to Pastor Canady and his family, but they hope it will be a welcomed new event for anyone who wants to join them this year; seeing new faces would be wonderful. “My family and I have been sharing our Thanksgiving meal with those in the community for over ten years, but this is the first year at Hampstead Baptist Church,” he said. “When I pitched it to the staff and deacons at HBC they were not only receptive, but very excited about sharing a Thanksgiving meal with the community. I’ve been amazed at how selfless and helpful everyone in the church has been and how they have offered their assistance.” Canady has been a pastor for many years and said it always saddens him to see just how many people in the community have no one with which to share Thanksgiv-
Thanksgiving gathering is to see the love of God through Jesus. That’s what it is all about. God’s grace has been Photo contributed shed on us at HBC in so many ways and we want to show the Jessica Holmes is a Pender High graduate and a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill law school. world around us.”
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Pastor Joey Canady and wife Ramona ing. “Many of them have moved away from home and family and cannot go back home for every holiday. Still others simply have no family and would desperately love to share a Thanksgiving meal with someone.” That’s where he and his church come into play. The meal will be at Hampstead Baptist Church, 67 Factory Road, at 12 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. People are invited to gather in the last building on the left when entering HBC’s parking lot. The Fellowship Hall is open to everyone that day, but the church does ask that you bring at least a side dish to share and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship and food with community members. Though attendees are encouraged to bring a side dish, Canady wanted to make it
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Let’s all try to get along For some unknown reason, there always seems to be a little tension between the Pender County Board of Commissioners and the Pender County Board of Education. Maybe it is because they are both elected by the same voters of Pender County and the duties of the respective boards overlap a little – just a little. Maybe it is because one board, the School Board, doesn’t have the authority to levy taxes to fund education activities in the county and With a $75 million school has to depend on the county bond approved by voters commissioners for a portion and big school projects on of their funding. That might the horizon, we need these give the commissioners a two boards to put aside diflittle feeling of authority ferences and work together over the School Board, even to get the school constructhrough it shouldn’t. tion underway for the stuThe School Board does dents of this county. not answer to the commissioners. They answer to the voters of Pender County, just like the commissioners. Even though the School Board cannot levy taxes, they handle a large amount of taxpayer dollars and are very careful in accounting for how they spend the money. And to not put too fine a point on it, it’s not the School Board that is going through financial and accounting problems and late audits. The commissioners need to get their own house in order before looking at someone else. With that said, it’s high time for these two very important boards to work together for the benefit of the children of Pender County. Priority One hasn’t worked well, so let’s scrap that and move on to something else. With a $75 million school bond approved by voters and big school projects on the horizon, we need these two boards to put aside differences and work together to get the school construction underway for the students of this county.
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Old wisdom for a new day “I am not a member of any organized party - I’m a Democrat,” humorist Will Rogers frequently said in the 1920’s. The same is true today, especially in North Carolina. After a third consecutive poor showing Democrats need to ask what they must do to consistently win elections. I initially registered as a Democrat because my parents were, but also because you had to be a Democrat if you wanted to vote in North Carolina’s primary elections in the 1960s. There were three registered Democrats to every Republican and the GOP was hard pressed to field candidates for the general elections, much less compete against one another in primaries. Democrats still dominate slightly today, the GOP has gained strength, but more than 25 percent are unaffiliated. Political parties, like organizations, go through up to six cycles or stages. In the entrepreneurial beginning, one or more with a vision, passion or goal work extraordinarily hard toward accomplishing their dream and recruiting others to join them. Often armed with little more than unbounded enthusiasm and an unwillingness to fail they enter the second stage: growth. Profitability, growing acceptance and support propels the organization to the third stage: success. Money flows, acceptance grows, times are good. It is typically this stage when the organization feels the need for structure, rules, chains of command and bureaucracy. Founding leaders are often replaced, retire or become complacent. But organizations either improve or decline and more do the latter. The temptation is to take continued success for granted and relax innova-
tion, customer or membership support and leadership development. Think of successful organizations that once dominated their fields but have now disappeared or are irrelevant. At this point the organization has two choices: reinvent itself and regain success or circle the wagons and go into a defense mode, protecting the organization itself. This is exactly where North Carolina Democrats find themselves today – pointing fingers of blame and defending increasingly unsuccessful leadership, strategies and performance. Uncorrected, the last life cycle stage is demise. As respected journalist Cash Michaels summarized the November elections on NC SPIN, Democrats’ current posture of whining about Republican policies isn’t resonating with voters. They need a makeover. Speaking of Will Rogers, he also said, “You’ve got to be optimist to be a Democrat, and you’ve got to be a humorist to stay one.” For starters, Democrats need to restructure. The party transformed from an organization where decisions were made in smoke-filled back rooms by a handful to an unwieldy governance structure that is so large it cannot possibly develop clear and consistent strategies, take swift and decisive action or hold anyone accountable. They must re-examine who their constituents are and what issues are important to them, then they must completely revamp badly designed and executed communications. North Carolina needs at least two strong political parties. We saw what happened when Democrats, dominated for the better part of a century, growing stale and indecisive due to a lack of competition. They must decide, as Rogers told Al Smith, one of the leaders in the Democratic Party in the 1920s, that, “We can make this thing into a party, instead of a memory.” We certainly hope so. It is fitting to close with a final Rogers quote: “Never miss a good chance to shut up.” Campbell is former assistant state treasurer and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of state issues airing Saturdays at 5 a.m. on WILM-TV and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on Time Warner Cable Channel 20, Channel 25, and Channel 52. Contact him at www.ncspin.com.
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The Post & Voice’s quotes of the week “I would welcome George or any of the commissioners for that level of dialogue. Whatever forum he feels he would like to be engaged in with the School Board, I think that is great.”
Pender County Board Education member Tom Roper on the idea of commissioners and the School Board working together on school bond projects.
“We had reached a verbal agreement but he called and it’s a family issue. I really thought he was a good candidate.” Pender County Commission Chairman David Williams on the search for a new county manager.
More than simply buying stuff The conversation distressed me to no end, but then again, even accidental eavesdroppers never hear anything good. Two young mothers were comparing notes on their plans for the earliest possible Christmas shopping. One was planning to skip church the next week, whilst the other had informed her family that they’d be eating Thanksgiving at Grandma’s – without her. Both had plans to hit the mega-massive-marts in a city about an hour away, and were pleased that even if they had to wait in line for hours, they wouldn’t have to go anywhere else. This bugged me on several levels. For one, I love Thanksgiving, even though I rarely get to enjoy the holiday on the
Jefferson Weaver last Thursday of the month. I don’t enjoy driving for several hours to enjoy an hour of fellowship, dragging home at midnight, when I generally need to be at work the next day. Plus, someone has to mind the farm, and the little Thanksgiving celebration
enjoyed by my wife, brother and me for several years now is just more my style. Thanksgiving dinner for me last year was a cold lunch on a warm bridge in the deep woods, with just me and God and about a thousand critters; even though I missed my family, and really missed the dressed-up fancy gatherings my Mother put together, my little lunch on the bridge was a time to think about what the holiday really means. It helped me regain some of the perspective we all too easily forget in the rush and crush to buy more stuff that isn’t needed or wanted for people we don’t like who won’t appreciate whatever we get for them. I borrowed that line from someone else, but it fits.
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Public Opinion Thank you The family of Chris Herring wishes to extend our war m heart-felt, sincere thanks to each one for your kindness, thoughtfulness, prayers and gifts – especially to Red Robbins and the other involved in paying tribute to his 56th birthday. We are also sorry he did not get to see the bench. Thanks to all the cruise friends for making that possible. Thanks to all the merchants who opened their doors to welcome him and his little red chair. To David and Sandie and staff, a very special thank you. You all have been great buddies, caring for him, taking him places, and just spending time sitting with him sharing laughs and jokes. If you ever met Chris and talked with him you had a friend. You all were his little corner of the world. We truly thank you. Chris loved you all and as he would say, I did it my way. Elizabeth Herring Burgaw Thank you Chris Millis With all the new health changes in 2014, I lost my health insurance policy of which I had for 30 years, because of the Obama changes. Unfortunately I didn’t find out about my lost coverage until four months into the year when my doctors sent me
bills asking for payment, and said that the insurance company told them that I didn’t have any health insurance. This was unknown to me. I’ve always had my own private health insurance which I paid a premium for , and it was paid that January. But, beyond my control, I didn’t have my own health insurance anymore. I couldn’t believe it, and I called the N.C. State Health Department and they said yes, this was true. I told them that I was still making payments on my health insurance policy and that I had not canceled it. Not only was it my plan, but it was a family plan, and my family was no longer covered. I tried and tried calling all sorts of health people for help in getting reinstated, but to no avail. This went on for five months – an absolute nightmare. I was paying for a health insurance plan that the government canceled on me for no known reason. Then in desperation I called my state representative Chris Millis and explained to him what was happening, and was there anything he could do or to suggest in what direction I might pursue help. In two days he called me back and gave me names of contact people to call and that to let him know if it didn’t get resolved. Three months later, and
with all Chris Millis’ contacts and hundreds of phone calls and emails, I got back my family health plan. Unfortunately, I still had to pay out of pocket for the first eight months of the year because the Federal Gover nment said that’s the law and they weren’t going to reinstate me back to the first of the year. It could have been far worse if Chris Millis hadn’t come to my aid. Thank you, Chris, for helping me in this year of health insurance dilemma. I am sure I am not the only one who ran into health insurance challenges this year. I was fortunate enough to have a congressional representative who was willing to help and who knew the right people to contact to get the dilemma rectified. Hope Cusick Hampstead
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Okay, I admit it, I was afraid, though I tried not to frame it as fear. The thought of someone cutting my face, extracting a cancerous tumor, then repairing it with stitches resulting in a permanent scar was intimidating to say the least. I tried not to think about it, ‘it is what it is’, as they say; not an expression I advocate but one of timeless truth in some situations. I did my research, interviewed several surgeons, asked everyone I knew, all of whom had some brush with cancer, and then I followed my gut. I knew in my heart who I trusted as professional partners in this process. I planned my path, and waited patiently through a series of pre-op appointments as my day of transformation quickly approached. As we arrived at the surgery center in the wee hours of morning, long before the sun rose, I was amazed by the volume of people there and the flurry of activity. I polled other patients as we eased down the hall towards our individual adventures. ‘What type of surgery are you having?’ I asked with genuine curiosity and encouragement. I heard back surgery, cataract surgery, and others that all seemed more serious, yet somehow less intimidating than excising cancer from my face. The older woman, trailing behind us with the assistance of her walker said what I had been thinking for weeks: ‘I am nervous, but not afraid.’ Wow, what power those words have: reminding me of the choice I have for interpreting my feelings into productive tools for healing and recovery. I was surprised to be on my way home within a couple of hours of being wheeled back to surgery, with no trace of an IV or any other intrusion, beyond the bandages on my face. I never even experienced pain, and took only two of the pills prescribed to avoid it. I never imagined myself singing praises so soon after my surgery experience. Comfort came from many directions: a skilled team of surgeons of course, along with the loving assistance of family and friends, cards, packages and even flowers delivered to my door. I was bathed in love and prayers in a way I hope others experienced as well. I was greeted with genuine caring, confidence and reassurance every step of the way. So I enter this holiday season with an extra sense of sincere gratitude; for my health and my wealth, natural byproducts of my faithful community of family, friends and professionals, all of whom contribute to my well-being. What do you fear? And how can you face those False Enemies Appearing Real in a manner that contributes to your gratitude, growth and longevity? Your body only knows what your brain tells it so choose a positive perspective and experience the power of your self-fulfilling prophecy. Conquer your FEAR, feel in control and experience the grace of gratitude.
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Newsings & Musings
By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer Good Samaritan While trying to get gas in Burgaw last week, I paid ahead of time for the gas so the pump would shut itself off when I received the amount for which I had prepaid. Talking out loud to myself I wondered why the gas was not pumping. The gentleman behind me was pumping his gas but asked if I needed any help. About that time I punched 87 again and gas started pumping. Thanking the gentleman for offering to help, I asked his name and if he was from Burgaw. No, he was just passing through. He used to live in Wilmington‌was on his way to Charlotte, I think. Anyway he was David Archibald, and I always appreciate people being kind to others, when they need help. Soon we were through pumping gas. After I thanked him again for offering to help, he said “God bless youâ€? and drove away. Those three words are very beautiful to me and I love hearing them. They come out of my mouth when I feel they are appropriate. When you stop and think about it, those words are always a beautiful phrase to hear- and to use. The Lord always seems to send kind people my way, and I always am thankful to Him for that. Sometimes I don’t remember to thank Him for the many ways He blesses me. So often it is the little things that people do which are most meaningful and for which we are most grateful.
“Please�, “thank you� and a smile go a long way to help people know that you appreciate their kindness. Surprises It always delights me when someone calls out of the blue and asks “Can we come by for a ten minute visit. “Of course you may. Come on�. In a few minutes our niece, Peggy Incerto Zachry and her husband, Bill, were at the door. How wonderful to have people pop in. When I said “you’ll have to excuse the mess� they laughed. Sometimes her energy level is as low as mine, and she is used to having “messes� too. Of course the 10 minute visit stretched as long as I could keep them there. They had been to Wilmington for a quick visit with their son, Jimmy, and were on the way home to Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. It was good to see them, even for a few minutes. I love surprise visits and welcome them anytime. Yesterday their son called and wanted to get together for dinner. So we are on for Friday. Can’t wait to see him and meet his girlfriend, Sarah. How things change Recently when I was looking for something in a desk, I found a New Testament that was given to my husband during World War II (you remember- the second big war that was to end all wars.) Anyway, on the inside of the cover, these words were written, “Attention. By special request of the U.S. Military and Naval Authorities you
are instructed to place your NAME ONLY on the fly leaf, nothing more. On no account name your organization, post, ship or station at any place in this book. To do so might afford valuable information to the enemy.� At the top of the page where his name was written were these words “A sacred token.� On the next page was an American flag with 48 stars on it. On the following page I found these words: The Whte House Washington January 25, 1941 To the Armed Forces: As Commander-in-Chief I take pleasure in commending the reading of the Bible to all who serve in the armed forces of the United States. Throughout the centuries men of many faiths and diverse origins have found in the Sacred Book words of wisdom, counsel and inspiration. It is fountain of strength and now, as always, an aid in attaining the highest aspirations of the human soul. Very sincerely yours, Franklin D. Roosevelt On the next page was The Lord’s Prayer in bold print, followed by several “WellLoved Hymns,� plus The National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner, followed by tips in finding help in the New Testament, King James Version. Made especially for The Gideons. The Psalms are also included after the New Testament. Of course it was called a pocket testament because it would fit in a serviceman’s pocket of his shirt or jacket.
Finding the New Testament made me wonder what is given to service men and women today. Someone from the U.S. Army recruiting office in Wilmington told me that when the soldiers get to a reception area before being shipped out for basic training, they are given shots, exams, and whatever is needed. Also New Testaments with Psalms, which are given by a non-profit organization, are given to each person. They may refuse one if they do not want to accept it. I’m delighted to know that the testaments are still available. Kirkwood Day Friends of Kirkwood sponsored a Kirkwood fun day Nov. 16 from 1:30-6 p.m. Barbecue dinner was served at 5 p.m. Before the meeting those preparing the pig asked how many they should prepare for. Someone said about 125. Just before the meal a count of the number of people here was taken and the count was 125! The meal consisted of pork barbecue, green beans, slaw, hush puppies, dessert, and drinks. The meeting started at 4:30 p.m. in the dining room. Outside, rain was softly falling. Pate Southerland, president of Friends of Kirkwood, welcomed everyone there. Ray Mendenhall, chair of the labyrinth committee told about the newly completed labyrinth. One could pause and look across the beautiful lake to the wooded area, where there were no plans for any buildings to mar the quiet beauty. Pate introduced
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cattycornered to All Tied Up, which will likely produce a necktie my father-in-law will actually like. Then there’s Harrell’s in Burgaw, the only establishment I have ever found that consistently has dresses my wife likes, which actually fit, and do not require a mortgage. I also anticipate the usual debate of Wranglers versus Levi’s at Leinwand’s in Elizabethtown. If I sound like a piece of advertising for the local chambers of commerce, so be it. I grew up seeing Christmas presents, birthday presents and back-to-school clothes not from the single chain department store outside of town, but from the locally-owned and operated department stores. My father swore by shoes from E. Baer and Son in Dunn, and shirts from the Joseph brothers in Erwin, but sometimes the same item would come from a different store. It didn’t matter, since there was trust and friendship built up over the course of many years. How many fishing rods, guns or sporting items were bought on layaway at one of the half-dozen stores where people knew me growing up? People who supported my ball teams, as well as our hunter safety club, people who I
knew from church or who bought my peddled papers every afternoon? I knew those stores, and their owners. They knew me, from the time I learned to ride a bike until I left for college. I’m grateful to know some of them even today, and when I have money to spend, I’m happy to spend it with them. My aforementioned friend John West – he outfitted me in the tuxedo I wore to get married; on the day I went in to get measured, he was fitting a suit to a red-eyed, uncomfortable fellow a few years older than me. I found out later the man had just lost his wife, and needed a funeral suit, but was badly short on cash. That wasn’t a problem. He was dressed well when he said his final goodbyes to his spouse. On a much lighter note, Rickey Leinwand and I always have a good laugh over the first pair of pants I bought from him; the ones I wore to work that day developed an epic, disastrous tear of the most embarrassing kind. I stapled them together – literally – and half-walked, half-hobbled up the street from the newspaper. In ten minutes I was dressed decently again, but we visited for far longer. I have yet to create a
memory based on an emergency trip to a plastic and steel edifice to compulsive shopping. I can’t conceive of being able to go to “just one place� for Christmas shopping, what little we do each year. Sure, we will end up briefly joining the zombie hordes at some point in a neon and plastic cattle pen, but it ain’t Christmas shopping if you can’t enjoy walking down the street looking at the window displays and visiting with people. True, you can’t start shopping at dawn on Thanksgiving, but that’s because people who understand the importance of small businesses also understand the importance of family. I’ve yet to see any high-definition golliwog digital digitiwhatsis worth running down someone’s grandmother, but there is immeasurable wealth in the smile of a neighbor and a genuine “Thank you� for a purchase you could have made anywhere, had you not chosen to shop at home first. It’s about a lot more than just buying stuff. It’s about being good neighbors. –Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffweaver@whiteville.com.
Continued from page 4A The two young moms concerned me not jut because they were bypassing Thanksgiving like a broken-down pickup truck in Black Friday traffic, but because there was no mention of a real store in their conversation. By a real store, I mean someplace run by someone like my John West up in Clinton, where I need to go by to see if he’s found a new supplier of hats. Leon’s was the sole source of my dad’s preferred suspenders for years, as well as hats. I don’t wear suspenders, but my taste in fedoras sends me down the same path, and I still have at least one I got from John. My buddy Steve at Moskow’s in Whiteville has become my go-to on headgear in recent years, and that’s where Miss Rhonda has also been eying a dress in the window, when she wasn’t looking at one across the street in Miss Priscilla’s always amazing window displays at Sugar and Spice. I am in need of a new vest or two, and someone told me they have some I might like at J.S. Mann’s, which is
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Dick Jones, Executive Director of the YMCA Family organization. The Y and Friends of Kirkwood have an excellent working relationship, working at the camp from school closing till time for school to open in the fall. There are many camps for many ages. Greg Miller also spoke about finances. Hilda Miller and Jane Cherry were credited with keeping the kitchen in good shape for a rating of 94 for the 66-yearold kitchen. In the fall and spring months the camp is used for groups and conferences. Churches use it for Sunday worship, meals, and outings for the congregations. Scouts and other group enjoy using the camp. With 125 showing up on Sunday, activities were buzzing all over the camp. Canoe rides on the lake, trips around to the rope ladder to get to the zip line across the lake. When one gets to the point high in the air of being buckled into the harness and jumping into space, with line zipping you across the lake, the feeling is cool or awesome – or a little scary. I did not realize that Tommy took Katelyn and Jacob up there at 1:30 p.m.
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Sea Turtle Hospital News By Karen Sosa Turtle Hospital Special to the Post & Voice Turtles collect Toys for Tots We are able to do what we do only because so many of you have financially supported us over the past (almost) two decades. So when Lisa Brossia, one of our long-time volunteers offered to do the legwork for “Toys for Tots” we eagerly signed on as a way of giving back. Our hospital has been approved as an official site for Toys for Tots. On Nov. 28 and 29, plush toys and gift items purchased in our gift shop that you designate for Toys for Tots will be matched by a like item as a gift from our hospital. Double your gift! We will have collection boxes available for drop off (unwrapped items only) for those who have done their shopping elsewhere and are just dropping off. These boxes will be available not only during our tour hours (see info below) but also one hour before and one hour after tours on those two days. Please stop in to visit our turtles and drop off something for the kids. Hospital tours and Black Friday hours Our current tour schedule is in effect through the end of the year – Thursdays and Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. We will not be open on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, but we will be open on the Friday after Thanksgiving from noon until 4 p.m. and on Nov. 29 from 1-3 p.m. General admission is $5, seniors and military admission is $4, and children’s admission is $3. We are located at 302 Tortuga Lane, (Mainland) Surf City. Take the turn from Rts. 50/210 onto Charlie Medlin Drive (Shipwreck Point Mini Golf is your landmark for this road.) Follow the road onto the gravel section and through the round-about. We are the only building on Tortuga. Google Maps are now showing the correct address but any sort of GPS system may not. Just remember that we are on the mainland now, not on the island. And a word of advice – the town road has begun to develop potholes that you’ll want to skirt around, and if you park on the side of the road beware of the drop-off into the ditches, and that sand is softer than it looks. More of our winter clothing in the latest season’s colors (and a few new styles) are arriving every week – longsleeved T’s, hoodie sweatshirts (zip-front and regular,) holiday
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Pictured from left to right, Deanna Bland with first place poster, Bill Wooddell and Louise Eisenhauer of Burgaw Lions Club holding the second place poster by Victoria Jordan (not pictured), Ellie Peterson holding the third place poster and Ray Mendenhall of the Burgaw Lions Club.
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Six-year-old Sierra Knotts of Hampstead is thinking big for the Toys for Tots drive. items and of course specialty turtle greeting cards, jewelry and accessories. Come with your wish lists and sizes and get your shopping done early. We have several turtles hoping for adoptive parents, and we’ll have unique onetime-only adoption packages available until Christmas. Visit our Adoption Central desk and take home your certificate, picture and other goodies. Cold-stun season approaching The hatchlings and all medically cleared patients have left our hospital and have hopefully established their winter homes in much warmer waters. Now we’re experiencing our first cold blast and the shallower waters in the sounds and bays can drop in temperature very quickly. Any turtles still hanging around are targets for cold-stunning, and it’s likely that we’ll begin to see a few by the end of the month. Sea turtles are reptiles and cannot regulate their body temperature. They cool rapidly to the temperature of the air and water, and as their blood moves toward the center of their body to protect their vital organs their flippers and head suffer the consequences.
They float with the tides, and are often found stranded in the marshy areas or on the beaches. They just can’t move, and may appear dead. Once in this condition they are vulnerable to frostbite and predation. We have admitted many patients with frost-bitten flippers and badly injured eyes. If you see a turtle in this condition please don’t assume there’s no hope – there is. But we need to move quickly to get them to a safe place and slowly begin the very slow rewarming process. If the turtle is small enough to manage safely move it to an unheated space like your garage. Any rapid change in temperature can send them into shock. Immediately call our director of beach operations Terry Meyer at 910-470-2880 or our hospital director Jean Beasley at 910-470-2800. You can also call the state hotline for stranded, sick and injured turtles at 252-241-7367. The state number picks up 24/7. Questions, comments, suggestions Please direct any questions, comments or suggestions regarding this column to me at flippers@att.net. To be added to the newsletter list e-mail me at the same address.
For the first time, Pender County youth have participated in the Peace Poster contest of Lions Clubs International. Sponsored by the Burgaw Lions Club, students from Penderlea School created original posters promoting the theme of peace. There were many wonder-
ful entries to choose from and the local judges from the Burgaw Lion Club had a difficult task sorting through the many fine posters.Finally the winners were chosen. First place went to Deanna Bland, second place to Victoria Jordan and third place to Ellie Peterson. Ribbons and a cash prize was awarded to the three winners. Copies of the winning posters will be displayed
at the Pender County Public Library in Burgaw. Bland’s first place poster will go on to the district level of Lions Clubs to be judged in the second round of the contest. We especially appreciate the great effort from Doug Lloyd at Penderlea School who promoted the contest, encouraged students to participate and supported students in their work.
Burgaw Middle School releases Honor Rolls Burgaw Middle School has released its Honor Rolls for the first nine week grading period. Sixth grade Principal’s List (A Honor Roll) Joey Long, Jackson Squires A/B Honor Roll Chloe Herring, Adam Blanton, Grant Buttery, Erin Harvey, Caroline Hering, Paige Hering, Carmen Holmes, Tyanna Holmes, Jayleigh Leonard, Anisa Lewis, Abrianna Martin, Erick Mendoza, Erica Monroe, Brayden Oathout, Damien Oblander, Chykira Pickett, Patricia Polinski, Anthony Pollard, Dylan Potter, Shamya Pridgen, Stefanie Saliano, Tanner Sawyer, Zaniyah Simpson Seventh grade Principal’s List (A Honor Roll) Jakayla Bryant, Zachary Buchanan, LaDarius Costin, Aaliyah Dixon, Kyla Reed A/B Honor Roll Taylor Blake, Richard Dees,
A’va Farrior, Tichina Hankins, Jaliyah Herring, Franklin Humphrey, Zachary Jordan, Keegan Lane, Samantha Lockamy, Diamond Williams Eighth grade Principal’s List (A Honor Roll) Timothy Frasier, Hunter Guertin, Mashay Hagans, Arianna Bre Jones, Halle Berry, Cody Bollinger, Ashley Dupalevich, Jenna Harrell, Mary Maloney, Ameia McKoy, Dorey O’Connor, Michael Walker
A/B Honor Roll Yuridia Cruz, Daisy Foy, Angel Galindo, Elsie Mae Jackson, Daionna Jones, LaDawn Jordan, Phillip Rivenbark, Rufus Brown, Phillip Gray, Yaer Lopez, Hugenio Ramirez-Salazar, Eduardo Rivera, Stephen Spivey, Hunter Swinson, Neli Velasquez-Domingo, Lakeria Dixon, Noah Hounshel, Samuel Pinner-Baker, Daryon Farrior, Tye Sandlin, Tyler Sawyer, Caleb Sirmons, Mary Squires, Raymond Still, Desray Swinson
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Lillie Mae Wilson Baker ROCKY POINT -- Lillie Mae Wilson Baker, 92, of Rocky Point passed away peacefully at her home early Friday mor ning, Nov. 14, 2014. She was born Dec. 21, 1921 to the late Thomas Edward and Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Barnhill Wilson. Living in Wilmington and while working for Southern
Bell, Mae met and married the love of her life, Sidney Guy Baker, on Nov. 29, 1942. They were married 66 years until his death on June 22, 2009. Mae was also preceded in death by her siblings; James Wilson, Marg aret Huggins, Elmer Wilson, and Mary Wilson. Mae was a sweet and loving mother, MeMa, sister, aunt and friend who will be remembered as having a gentle spirit. Mae loved and unselfishly served her God, her family and her community. She will be remembered for her thoughtfulness and her wonderful fried chicken as well as other delicious cakes and goodies. Mae was a life long faithful member of Riley’s Creek Baptist Church. She was a member of the Ruritan Club and the Red Hat Society. She leaves to cherish her precious memories; her loving and caring children, Timothy Guy Baker (Cheryl),
Danny Lee Baker (Yvonne) all of Rocky Point and Marianne Baker Smither man (Garland) of Wilson; grandchildren, Brad Baker (Anne), Lori Baker O’Neil (Donnie), Jeffrey Peedin (Heather), Christopher Baker, DeLayne Baker, Matthew Smitherman and Andrew Smither man and g reat-g randchildren, Tylon O’Neil, Dylon O’Neil, Olivia Baker, Lee Baker, and Tripp Peedin; and many nieces and nephews. T h e f a m i ly re c e ive d friends in the church fellowship hall on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. until hour of the service. Funeral service was at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 at Riley’s Creek Baptist Church with The Rev. Jim Herchenhahn and The Rev. E.C. Mattox officiating. Burial followed in Riley’s Creek Memorial Cemetery. Casketbearers were Brad Baker, Christopher Baker, Jeffrey Peedin, Matthew Smither-
man, Andrew Smitherman, and Garland Smitherman. The Baker family would like to thank Mrs. Baker’s caregivers; Mary McDuffie, B. J. McDuffie, Tracy Jacobs, Cheryl Hayes and Carolyn McIntyre. In Lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Riley’s Creek Baptist Church Choir Fund, 19845 N.C. Hwy. 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or to Women of Hope, 1642 S. 41st, Wilmington, NC 28403. Praise and honor to a virtuous woman. 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. Rita Lenora Shaw ROCKY POINT -- Rita Lenora Shaw, 57, of Rocky Point passed from her earthly life Nov. 8, 2014. She was born April 16, 1957 in WinstonSalem, the daughter of the
late June Garland Shaw Brittian. Rita leaves her loving family to cherish her memory; her sons, Robby Owens and his wife, Silvia and Riley Cameron; brother, David Shaw; several nephews and nieces including Melissa Jordan who was like a daughter; and many great nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at Broken Bread Fellowship, 908 E. Fremont St., Burgaw, with Pastor Curtiss Vann officiating. Burial followed in Oleander Memorial Gardens. T h e f a m i ly re c e ive d friends 6 to 8:00 pm on Friday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw. 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.
Richard Edward Sission ROCKY POINT -- Richard Edward Sisson, 44, of Rocky Point passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 at his home. He was born January 13, 1970 at the U.S. Air Force base in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Richard was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Edward and Mary Lewis Martin; and paternal grandparents, Bill and Olivia Batts Beasley. Richard is survived by his loving family; mother, Jolynn Martin Sisson; father, Stanley Sisson; twin brother, Robert Sisson; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A private memorial service will be held in honor and memory of Richard Edward Sisson. 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.
Holly Ridge church plans coat giveaway Nov. 22 By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer Providence Baptist Church in Holly Ridge and the Women’s Missionary Union (WMU) will give away free coats during their Coats for the Coatless event Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. There will be a variety of winter coats for children, men and women in all sizes. Some gently used as well as new coats will be distributed. The WMU recently gave an additional 40
coats away at a similar event on Oct. 25. Wanda Gorrell, Providence Baptist’s current WMU President, said that in addition to the Coats for the Coatless program, the church has a variety of activities planned for the holiday season. On Nov. 24, there will be gathering at the church to make Thanksgiving baskets for the shut-ins in the community. Volunteers will make 20-25 fruit baskets and deliver them on the same day.
The church is also gathering their pennies, working towards their goal of a mile of pennies. The funds are being collected at the end of each month. Once the goal is reached, the church will donate the money to the Kennedy Home for Children in Kinston. The Kennedy Home is operated by Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, a nonprofit childcare organization providing residential programs and services in 19 communities
across the state. The Thanksgiving Cantata will take place on Sunday, Nov. 30. The 5th Sunday night music program will feature the Providence Baptist Church choir. The group will present Salute to America at 6 p.m, with special guests Caroline Pickerskill, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, William Bradford, Katherine Lee Bates and Benjamin Franklin. Providence Baptist Church will also host White Christmas
Hampstead Women’s Club Christmas Bazaar Dec.4-6 By Tammy Proctor Post & Voice Staff Writer The Hampstead Women’s Club will host its annual Christmas Bazaar with thousands of holiday items for sale. The event begins Thursday, Dec. 4, 12 to 6 p.m. and will continue Friday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hampstead Women’s Club community building, 14435 US Hwy 17 in Hampstead.
“This annual event is extremely well attended,” said Diane Magnus, the chairman of the women’s club Christmas Bazaar. “Last year, before our doors opened on Thursday, a line had formed across the front of the building to get in. People know the quality and variety of the items for sale at reasonable prices.” Thousands of new and gently used items, including Christmas trees, decorations, dishes, jewelry, clothing, and
gifts, will be offered at greatly reduced prices. A bake sale and raffle are also annual highlights at the bazaar. “We collect beautiful items all year long to place in the annual Christmas Bazaar,” said Patricia Truscello, President of the Hampstead Women’s Club. “This year Diane and her committee have created beautiful gift baskets for purchase. Every year this bazaar gets bigger and better.” Admission is free. For
more information call 910270-9510. The Hampstead Women’s Club, which operates the Hampstead Thrift Store, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The club donates proceeds of its ventures back into the community through scholarships and charitable donations to organizations. Membership to the club is open to men and women.
Sunday Dec. 14. Names, ages and Christmas wishes of children in the community have previously been collected. Church members will draw names for the children and purchase gifts for them and place them under the tree. The gifts will later be delivered to the children for Christmas. Additionally, the church’s WMU visits the local nursing home regularly. Every month, members take cake and ice cream and give the residents a party. Gorrell said it gives the
residents a little something special to look forward to each month. Providence Baptist Church was organized in 1888. It offers a variety of possible activities on a weekly, monthly and annual basis. The Sunday School program provides Bible study for all age groups. It is located at 406 East Ocean Street in Holly Ridge. The church can be reached at (910) 329-6051 or you may visit the website at providencebaptisthollyridge. com.
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Dear Savvy Senior, Can Medicare help me quit smoking? I just turned 65, and would like to quit but need some help. Coughing Connie Dear Connie, Yes, Medicare actually covers up to eight face-to-face counseling sessions a year to help beneficiaries quit smoking. And, if you have a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, certain smokingcessation medications are covered too. Here are some other tips that can help you kick the habit. Never too late Of the 46 million Americans who smoke, about 5.5 million are Medicare beneficiaries. According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 50 percent of smokers, age 65 and older, indicate they would like to completely quit, but because of the nicotine, which is considered to be more addictive than heroin, it’s very difficult to do. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable illness, responsible for an estimated one-fifth of deaths in the United States each year. But research shows that quitting, even after age 65, greatly reduces your risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, osteoporosis and many other diseases. It also helps you breathe easier, smell and taste food better, not to mention saves you quite a bit of money. A $5 pack-a-day smoker, for example, saves about $150 after one month without cigarettes, and more
smoking cessation programs through your state quit line at 800-QUIT-NOW, or call the National Cancer Institute free smoking quit line at 87744U-QUIT. It’s also important to identify and write down the times and situations you’re most likely to smoke and make a list of things you can do to replace it or distract yourself. Some helpful suggestions when the smoking urge arises are to call a friend or one of the free quit lines, keep your mouth occupied with some sugar-free gum, sunflower seeds, carrots, fruit or hard candy, go for a walk, read a magazine, listen to music or take a hot bath. The intense urge to smoke lasts about three to five minutes, so do what you can to wait it out. It’s also wise to avoid drinking alcohol and steer clear of other smokers while you’re trying to quit. Both can trigger powerful urges to smoke. For more tips on how to quit, including managing your cravings, withdrawal symptoms and what to do if you relapse, visit smokefree. gov and nihseniorhealth.gov/ quittingsmoking. If you’re a smartphone user, there are also a number of apps that can help like LIVESTRONG MyQuit Coach, Cessation Nation and Quit It Lite. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
than $1,800 after one year. How to quit The first step you need to take is to set a “quit date,” but give yourself a few weeks to get ready. During that time you may want to start by reducing the number or the strength of cigarettes you smoke to begin weaning yourself. Also check out overthe-counter nicotine replacement products – patches, gum and lozenges – to help curb your cravings. And just prior to your quit day get rid of all cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and place of work, and try to clean up and even spray air freshener. The smell of smoke can be a powerful trigger. Get help S t u d i e s h av e s h o w n that you have a much better chance of quitting if you have help. So tell your friends, family, and coworkers of your plan to quit. Others knowing can be a helpful reminder and motivator. Then get some counseling. Don’t go it alone. Start by contacting your doctor about smoking cessation counseling covered by Medicare, and find out about the prescription antismoking drugs that can help reduce your nicotine craving. You can also get free oneon-one telephone counseling and referrals to local
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Surf City Holiday Volleyball Skills Clinic planned More volleyball instruction is on the way. Surf City Parks and Recreation will again host a two-part Surf City Holiday Volleyball Skills Clinic over Christmas break on consecutive Mondays. Head coach for this event is Lacey Van Dalen, an experienced volleyball coach who has already participated in a variety of Surf City programs. Lacey originally hailed from Maryland where she has hosted clinics and
camps also went to the state championships and AAU Nationals Tournament in Orlando as a player. “I look forward to returning and doing this great clinic event for the second straight year at the Community Center,” Van Dalen said. Eight through 11-year-olds will hit the court from 10 a.m. to noon and 12-16-year-olds will take over the gym from 1-3 p.m. Part 1 (Dec. 22) will focus on the basics – setting,
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LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS Have you ever thought about volunteering? Have you ever thought about serving your community? The Burgaw Fire Department is always looking for good volunteers to serve the Burgaw and Pender Central Communities. Burgaw Fire Department prepares for and responds to all types of fire emergencies. If you are motivated and wish to serve, please contact the Burgaw Fire Department at 910259-7494 for more information.
By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist Way out yonder on the left coast, California is experiencing a new problem. With the drought that has stricken the state, the bears have moved away from the open lands and into densely populated areas. The reason? Well, food. Food in heavily populated areas is easy to come by for a bear. This comes at a time when bears naturally evolve from consuming 3000 calories per day to well over 30000 calories per day in order to fatten up for the coming dormant hibernation period. California has seen this type of thing before with wild game moving into human communities. A male mountain lion, or Tom as it is called, covers dozens of square miles only allowing females to roam in the same area. Occasionally the Tom will extend his range into parks near the big cities, and then into the city itself. What does California have to do with us on the Atlantic bordering states? We experience this type of yearly ritual regularly. For instance, with the rut beginning, whitetail deer know no limits to where they may go. If my camera would have been as fast as my steering earlier this week, I could have snapped a shot of a doe running down the center lane of a five lane road in the middle of town. She bounced from yellow line to yellow line shortly before disappearing between a Dollar General and a gas station. We also have our encounters with bears. Each year, the state issues war nings during the early summer months about bear interactions. Transient bears, as they are called, are young males pushed from their home areas in search of a new place to call home. Occasionally, as they wander, they become curious of things and can end up in populated neighborhoods and even city areas. Years ago, actually around four decades ago, deer were not very common. But just outside the city limits a red fox could be spotted with car headlights fairly easily. Now, I do not run into reds
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Foxes in urban areas are becoming a more common sight as often, but the greys are everywhere. The home I live in now, located a good 3 wood (in golfing terms) from a Walmart and McDonalds, has an overwhelming number of grey foxes roaming around. The food is easy to come by, as they are opportunistic and will eat trash as well as chase down yet another cohabiter of the neighborhood, the Eastern cottontail rabbit. I have often worried about several domestic cats in the area, but they seem to be able to hold their own against the foxes. In fact, domestic cats are pretty high up on the predatory hierarchy. Not many animals are willing to go one on one with a house cat. But if you catch the sounds of the most awful shriek you can imagine, do not be surprised
to find a cat and opossum getting into it. The opossum cannot run very fast. The cat likes to sneak up on potential prey. When the opossum feels cornered it will put up a fight. A very feisty fight actually. Hisses and screams of terror will fill the night. One interesting thing I ran across this last spring was when I was cutting the grass in the backyard. I focus my attention on the front wheel to where it just overlaps the lane of grass I had just cut. To my surprise, I nearly ran over a raccoon that happened to be strolling along and decided my lawn mower must not have been a threat. As feisty as the opossum is, ask any trapper or coon hunter and he will confirm the masked bandit is as fierce
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a fighter per pound as any animal there is. Even in a moderate sized city, there seems to be a freeroaming zoo present at any given time. –Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association, an associate member of Pope and Young, and an official measurer of both. He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor. Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ gmail.com.
The Burgaw Christmas tree lighting is going to be a bit "expanded" this year. Choirs from Burgaw are being asked to sing a few Christmas songs at the event. The Community House will host Santa and will also be offering free cookie decorating after the tree lighting. Free hot chocolate will also be served thanks to a few local churches. What a perfect way to kick off the holiday season! It all happens the Friday after Thanksgiving (November 28th at 6:00 PM) at the courthouse square in downtown Burgaw. Mark your calendar and plan to attend to help make it a great holiday season in Burgaw! CALENDAR November 20 Planning Board Meeting 6:00PM November 27 & 28 Town offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving November 28 Christmas Tree Lighting 6:00PM TOWN OF BURGAW Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com Web: www.townofburgaw.com
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RFQ Designer Selection 2014 Pender County Schools Bond Projects It is the Owner’s intention to select a Design Consultantfor the design of projects designated in the Pender County Schools 2014 School Bond Projects. Information required to respond to this RFQ is available on our website at: www.pendercountyschools.net/. Design firms wishing to be considered for these projectsare requested to submit their qualifications per theinstructions on this website. Qualifications will be received until 2 p.m. December 1, 2014, in the Pender County Board of Education Office located at 925 Penderlea Highway Burgaw, NC 28425. The requests will be received by the receptionist and should be to the attention of David Smith. You may e-mail david_smith@pender.k12.nc.us.
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NOTICE OF CLOSING Millers Pond Park temporarily closed on November 3, 2014 for construction of new facilities. It is estimated the park will reopen on April 6, 2015. We are sorry for any inconveniences this may cause but the safety of our patrons must come first. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Offices at 910-259-1330.
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 Optometrist***, Veterinarian*** Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 1 Veterinarian Board of Adjustment 2 Districts 3 & 4 Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority 7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Library Board 1 District 2 Applications can be completed on-line at www.pendercountync.gov (click on “How Do I” on the home page); or write or call Ms. Glenda Pridgen, Deputy Clerk to the Board, PO Box 5, Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-1200, and complete an application.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: December 1, 2014 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 TOPICS OF HEARING: Zoning Map Amendment Edward Sinram, applicant and owner, is requesting a Zoning Map Amendment for a general use rezoning of one (1) tract totaling ±0.51 acres from GB, General Business District, to RP, Residential Performance District. The property is located at 22018 US HWY 17, across from Morris Drive (private). The subject property may be further identified by Pender County PIN 4215-55-1517-0000. Zoning Map Amendment Stroud Engineering, P.A., applicant, on behalf of Jack Stocks and TIOGA, LLC, owners, are requesting a Zoning Map Amendment for a general use rezoning of three (3) tracts totaling approximately ±83.81 acres from PD, Planned Development District to RP, Residential Performance District. The properties are located along Carver Drive (SR 1437) between Tom’s Creek Road (private) and Bellhammon Drive (SR 1456) in Rocky Point. The subject properties may be further identified by Pender County PIN(s) 3223-34-8834-0000; 3223-35-4303-0000; and 3223-46-7092-0000.
For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910 259-1202
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: December 2, 2014 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
TOPIC OF HEARING: Master Development Plan The Pantry, Inc., applicant, on behalf of Fred Albrecht, Et Al, owner, is requesting approval of a Master Development Plan for one tract totaling ± 2.5 acres for a gasoline station with convenience store and limited service restaurant. The property is located at the corner of US HWY 17 and Hoover Road (SR 1569), in Hampstead and may be further identified as Pender County PIN 3292-08-2849-0000. Zoning Text Amendment Four Points Recycling, applicant, is requesting the approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. The request is to amend Section 5.2.3 to add a Solid Waste Compost Facilities as a permitted use in the GB, General Business zoning district. Details regarding the proposed amendments may be found in the Pender County Planning Department offices. Zoning Text Amendment Pender County, applicant, is requesting the approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance. The request is to amend Section 5.3.2.C Portable Storage Containers, to further specify the use standards required for permitting of these structures. Also requested is amendment to Sections 7.10.1 Off Street Parking and Loading/Parking Requirements, specifically Day Care minimum parking requirements; and 7.10.5 Surfacing standards for parking areas, for alternative surfacing requirements to five (5) or fewer parking spaces. Details regarding the proposed amendments may be found in the Pender County Planning Department offices.
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The District 5 judges race between Burg aw attor ney Kent Harrell and Assistant District Attor ney Lindsey Luther remains undecided, with Harrell ahead by only 17 votes. Pender County Board of Elections Director Dennis Boyles says a winner should be announced by Friday after noon. That is when all the provisional and absentee ballots from Pender and New Hanover County will be counted. The race is still very much up in the air, with 150 provisional ballots in Pender County and more than 500 in New Hanover to be examined. Boyles says not all provisional ballots will be valid, but a number of them will be and they will determine the outcome of the election. Pender County election officials will meet Friday at 10 a.m. to examine the remaining ballots and certify the election. “We will meet Friday morning and start working on the provisional ballots and begin finalizing the election at 11 a.m.,” Boyles said. “New Hanover will begin working on provisionals Thursday because they have so many.” Boyles said the general election in Pender County went smoothly, with no problems with equipment.
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Lindsey Luther “That is why we test everything before the election to make sure it works. I like a nice smooth election,” said Boyles. Pender County had slightly more than 44 percent of voters tur n out for the Nov. 4 election. Boyles says with the provisional and absentee ballots, that number could approach 46 percent.
The virus locks the information and demands a ransom be paid to obtain the code to unlock the system. “Eric Harvey does our IT work and he thinks we are in the clear. We don’t anticipate any more issues related to the virus,” said Burgaw town
The American Legion Post 167 color guard leads the procession to open the Veterans Day program at the Hampstead gazebo. Hampstead resident U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Salene (right) was the speaker at the program. See more photos of the event on Facebook.
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tial ste ps to put the newly-approved school bond to work by approving the search for an architectural firm to handle renovations and new constr uction in the bond proposal. The board will post notices in local newspapers and online to receive bids on the architectural work. The request for qualifications is a formal advertisement that will lead to firms applying for the job. The board will then review firms that apply to seek the most qualified bidder. “We will ask for their expertise and performance in school projects,” said Pender County schools Director for Auxiliary Services David Smith. “We will ask about staffing, the proximity to the area, what kind of experience they have in southeast North Carolina, and infor mation about stainability. When we attended the Daughters build a building today, we Scouts, along with their leaders, parents, and local residents Day program at the Burgaw Cemetery Tuesday. need to know it is going to last
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more than 70 years. We will also ask for prototypes, about their expertise, their past performance in these types of projects, and a list of all the K-12 projects that they have completed in the last seven years in North Carolina.” Applications will be received through Dec. 1 before the board begins the review process. Smith said there is a lot of interest in the Pender County projects. “My phone started ringing last Wednesday mor ning,” Smith said. Mobile classrooms The board approved the purchase of two mobile classrooms for the Topsail Middle School. The classrooms will cost $59,500 plus and additional $10,800 in set-up costs. The new mobile units will help relieve overcrowding in the school, which has resulted in some unusual measures to find classroom space. “We had to convert the
weight room in the gym into a classroom because we needed the space,” Smith said. Smith said the classrooms were recently used by Camp Lejeune and were in extremely good condition. The company that offered the units also had several more. Board member Kenneth Lanier said they should consider buying more since they were available at a good price and the schools were going to need them. “Do we have money for that?” Lanier asked. “Not unless you appropriate it,” Smith answered. The board did not act on Lanier’s suggestion. School systems receives good audit report The Pender County school district received a good report from the system’s auditing agency. The auditor told the board there were no problems with the audit and commended the district’s staff for good bookkeeping work.
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Patriots’ season ends at James Kenan
By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer
The James Kenan Tigers have not lost a first round playoff game in many years. So when they hosted the fifteenth-seed Pender Patriots, there was little doubt that the Tigers were on their way to the second round of the 1AA playoffs. Although the Tigers took a 49-0 win on their own field, the Patriots had nothing to be ashamed of as they played hard throughout the contest. The Patriots started the game off on offense and went three and out. A short punt gave the Tigers great field position and it took only two plays to find pay dirt as Kahlil Savage took a handoff inside and raced 33-yards for a touchdown. The Patriots again failed to get a first down and punted the football. Another short kick gave the Tigers good field position. Quarterback Ken Avent scored from 18 yards out and the score was 14-0. Pender began to move the football on the next series.
Anthony Hudson earned the team a first down on a fiveyard run. A 48-yard pass play set the Pats up inside the 13yard line. Four plays netted eight yards and the Pender team gave the ball up on downs. Pender again moved the football on their next possession. A 20-yard scramble by Rayshawn Deloach on a fourth down extended the drive. However, a fumble ended the drive and James Kenan took possession of the football. The Tigers scored three times in the second quarter. All three touchdowns were inside the five-minute mark. Kenan scored early in the third quarter and the new rule that states that if a team goes up by 42 points the clock goes to a continues mode set in. The Tiger coaching staff elected to pull its starters and the game ended with a 49-0 score. Justin Hooper led the offense with 30 yards on 16 carries. The Patriots ended their season at 2-10.
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Pender’s Rayshawn Deloach (above) finds running room agains the fierce James Kenan defense. Justin Hooper (below) rushed for 30 yards.
Trask basketball preview
Titans reload after loss of several key players By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer
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Topsail basketball looks to rebound By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Topsail men’s basketball coach Jeff Gainey has known a lot of success in his tenure as a high school basketball coach, so when his young Topsail Pirate varsity basketball team struggled in its first year at the 3A level it did not sit well. However Gainey did not panic and went about his job as if the team was on a 20 game winning streak. “The kids came out and played their hearts out. We were so young. We just needed to play and get better,” he said. This year the Pirates have had a whole off season to work and get better together. The team is bigger and stronger and they understand what Gainey wants out of them. “They have bought into what we’re selling. They’ve been in the weight room and gotten stronger. With another year they’re bodies have changed. We’re a better
basketball team now than last year,” Gainey said. Jake Sullivan is back to anchor the post. He was forced out to the perimeter at times last year but with more experience coming back will get to show his prowess with his back to the basket. He will have some help this year with Connor Dillion and Xander Hunt back and much improved. Sophomore Kodiak Dowling will also help inside as well as on the perimeter. Drew Bagwell will handle the point duties again this year. He is a bundle of energy with a good handle on the basketball. Coach Gainey hopes to pressure the basketball at every opportunity. He has the size and athletic ability to cause his opponents problems. His team seems to have developed his tough guy mentality. When it is all said and done Coach Gainey says that it all comes down to one thing. “We have to put the ball in the basket. We didn’t shoot
the ball very well last year. I think we’re better this year. If we can shoot the ball and play defense the wins and losses will take care of themselves,” he said. Lady Pirates The Topsail Pirate women’s basketball team struggled in their first year in the tough Mideaster n 3A/4A Conference. Veteran Coach Jim Clanahan knew what the team was in for but had hoped that the team would have answered the challenge. Although his girls played hard it was a tough bell to answer night in and night out. This year Clanahan will try and take his team to the next level. “We’ll be a little better this year,” said Clanahan. “We just need to shoot better.” Keri White is back and will handle the point position. The junior plays hard and will lead the team’s defensive efforts as well. She is a wellrounded basketball player. Peyton Schoenleber is
also back. She is the Pirates wildcard. She is capable of knocking the outside shot down. She needs to be more aggressive on the offensive side of the court. She needs to shoot the basketball. She brings it every night and will defend. Dominique Bryant made an impact last year as a freshman. She is back and will be counted on to play good hard defense. She can also score the basketball. Amberly Wolf is the Pirates big post player. She can be an asset in the paint. She needs to be more aggressive on the boards. She has a huge upside. Like the men’s team the Pirates are shackled with the knowledge that their conference is top heavy with strong 4A teams. When asked what his expectations are for this team Clanahan made it clear that he is conceding nothing. “We want to get better each week and win some basketball games.”
The Heide Trask men’s basketball team had the best season in school history a year ago. They made their way to the Eastern Regionals behind the play of seniors Rasheed Brown and Marcus Porter. Both are gone and the Titans will navigate the new season without their 33 points and 15 rebounds per game. That being said the cupboard is hardly bare. The Titans return three starters including junior point guard Tynaffit Davis and his brother Tyquan. Tyquan is the older of the two and will be counted on to replace the outside shooting that Brown and fellow senior Matt Sherman take with them. Davis is a streaky shooter. When he is on he is deadly. Jordan is the Titans main post player. His presence inside gives the Titans an option when the outside game fails them. The Titans need someone else to step up in this capacity. That may or may
not be Jaquan London. He has the height and ability. He just needs to be aggressive. The Titans have a new player in the school in Brandon Baits. Coach Rodney Orr says he will help the team. Others expected to contribute are Kansas Bannerman and Steven Jordan along with senior Dylan Kraft. “I would say we are eight or nine deep easily,” said Orr. “We have some kids on the bench that can play.” According to Orr, you can take all of the statistics and throw them away. He says it’s going to be all about mental toughness and rebounding. “We have to be able to bounce back from adversity. We have to be mentally tough. When things are going bad we need to be able to handle that and bounce back,” said Orr. “Last year’s team did that. The other thing I worry about is our defensive effort. We haven’t shown that we can play a full game of defense. If we can do that we’ll be fine.” Asked what his goals are for the season, Orr said simply “win some games.”
Lady Titans under new management By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Over the last few years the Trask Lady Titans have been coached by Lindsay Noble. Under her direction the team made strides every year. Coach Noble is gone and assistant Matthew Bagwell has stepped in. Bagwell has come in ready to rumble. He picked up veteran coach Corrina Reece to help him and the two have hit the ground running. Reece brings an abundance of experience with her and will give the young head coach someone to lean on while he gets his feet wet. “I think he’s going to do a fine job,” said Reece. “The team is very athletic and he is enthusiastic.” The Titans lost two players from a year ago. They have a trio of speedy guards that should lend to a pressure type
of defense. Jaleah Lee is back. She plays hard on the ball and can run the fast break. Markayla Ballard will also get some playing time. Qua Shaefer had some good games shooting the basketball last year and will be counted on to score. The inside game will be led by Saniyya McCallister and Shawntia Green. Both are tough post players and will be counted on to rebound and play defense. Rebecca Cooper will be a defensive specialist and will be counted on to rebound as well. The Titans have shown some promise early with a couple of scrimmages helping them out. The team is fast and should be able to run with anybody. The key will be how well they can shoot the basketball. Bagwell expects nothing less than a run at the conference title. The Lady Titans will make a run at the 1A side of things for sure.
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Pender basketball preview
Patriot cagers eye conference title By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Patriot basketball team has been under the tutelage of veteran coach Gary Battle for quite a few years. The no nonsense leader never minces words until it comes to his Patriot squad. When asked about his team he gives you the same answer every year. “We won’t win a game.” Even Battle has to smile when he says that this year. The Patriots are loaded for bear and ready to rumble this year. His team is very athletic and should not have a problem playing any style of basketball well. The Pats will hang their hat on defense and speed this year. Battle will pressure the ball and make you play the whole court. He has the horses to stretch his
defense from entrance to exit. He may play man to man from the time his opponents get off of the bus. Jarius Williams is back to lead the Patriots. He has the talent and ability to play with anyone. Julius Powell will also be back. He plays tough defense and can run. Ramel Hansley is also back as the Patriots have a ton of ability to choose from. Battle has also added 6-5 Alex Beatty from New Hanover County. He gives the Pats some more size although it is unsure as to where he will play. This team will be hard to guard and hard to score against. Throw in the experience of Battle and this could be a special team. Lady Patriots The Pender Lady Patriots showed a marked improve-
Wrestling preview By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Topsail matmen During the last 10 years, the Topsail Pirate wrestling team has made a name for itself with deep runs into the state playoffs. Last year Coach Justin Armstrong took over the squad and the team didn’t miss a beat, posting another good season and sending several grapplers to the 3A individual championship meet. This year the team is entering its second year in the 3A ranks with what appears to be another promising roster. “We have a solid core this season with several wrestlers on the cusp of making a legitimate impact, “said Armstrong. The Pirates have a group of returning wrestlers that will make some noise in the Mideastern Conference as well as the 3A ranks. Leading the way will be the top heavyweight in the 3A ranks in Joe Sculthorpe. Only a junior, Sculthorpe is the total package with the knowledge of hundreds of matches under his belt to go along with a man’s body and a mean streak. He should be the favorite to win the state title again this year. The Pirates have a strong core of wrestlers in the middleweights as well. Seniors Patrick Channell and Henry Vernon are both listed at 152 pounds. Either one can move up in weight and be successful. Channell was one match away from earning a bid to the state meet while Vernon lost in overtime in the regionals. Alec Russell is back to anchor the lower weights. He is a handful at 106. Sophomore Christian Scarberry (132), junior Jacob Raynor (145) and freshmen Hughes Vernon at 160 are also expected to make contributions. The Pirates have a schedule loaded with top teams from across the area including tournaments at Dixon (11-22),
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North Myrtle Beach (12-5/6) and Havelock (1-2/3). They will also compete in the Boneyard Bash at Jack Britt this year. This team will vie for the conference championship and will make an impact in the 3A ranks this year. Trask grapplers Second year Coach Chris Johnson knows that his young Titan wrestling team will need plenty of seasoning. That is why he scheduled plenty of matches this year including some tour naments where his guys will get four or five matches in a day. “We need mat time. Those tournaments will give us plenty of competition and will show us what we need to work on. I’m excited about the year, Johnson said.” Johnson returns several grapplers with experience. He will be stronger at the lower weights right now with seniors Sam Bautista (126) and Juan Santiago (132) anchoring the team. He has no 106 pounder yet but hopes to have one ready by the first of the year. The Titans lost heavyweight champion Jervon Faison to graduation but have three kids that are vying for the spot. If he had to go right now, he would go with sophomore Dakota Fredendall. The key to this year is the extra matches early in the year and the assistants that Johnson has brought aboard. “I really think that the addition of Bryan ‘Flip’ McLean and last year’s heavyweight champion Jervon Faison will help tremendously, “said Johnson. “Those two guys know the sport and will give us a chance to work in three different groups. Both bring winning attitudes to the program.” The Titans got started this week with a match at North Brunswick during the middle of the week as well as the Dixon Bulldog Invitational on Saturday.
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Pender men’s basketball coach Gary Battle ment last year, winning four games in the Four County Conference. This year Coach Gardner Eakins expects much more out of his team. “I expect to make a run for one of the top spots in the 1A part of the conference and finish third or fourth overall.” Pender returns their whole starting lineup from a year ago including leading scorer Kourtney Messick. She averaged 11 points a game last year and also chipped in five rebounds a game. She will be counted on to step it up this year. Quasheda Brown is back
and will also be counted on to rebound and play defense she averaged 5.2 points a game and also chipped in 2.3 steals a contest. Daje Lewis will run the point. Eakins has big plans for the junior. Her job will be to distribute the basketball and play defense. Other players expected to contribute are Katy Stewart and Kamaya Nixon. Eakins will move Messick down low this year in an attempt to open things up for her and the perimeter players. “Hopefully she will help on the boards. It will also open things up for the other players,” Eakins said. The biggest thing for the Pats is confidence. “I think the girls finally realize that they can play the game, “said Eakins. “The team chemistry is better. They trust their teammates.” Pender will be better this year. They will make a run for the 1A piece of the Four County Conference title. How far they go and how many games they win will depend on their ability to rebound and play defense.
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Pender’s Pittman signs with the University of Dayton By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Brianna Pittman was a dominant volleyball player for the Pender Patriots over the last three years; however, this year she became the player that Coach Matt Davis knew she could be. All of her hard work has earned the senior standout a scholarship to division one University of Dayton. “Brianna developed into a full rotational player this year, not having to come off on the back line,” said head coach Matt Davis.” She was just as good a passer as she was a hitter and saved many a game doing just that this year.” Pittman broke many school records and also broke the state record for blocks with 645. Her statistics this year were phenomenal. She tallied 269 kills, five assists, 190 blocks, 46 aces and 76 digs while carrying a 57.6 percent hitting percentage. Davis thinks that she will
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get plenty of playing time in her freshman year because of her size and strength. “They are saying that they want her up there as soon as she can get there. I think she has a chance to hit the court running.” The Dayton Flyers play in the Atlantic 10 Conference with the likes of George Mason, Richmond and Davidson. This year’s volleyball team leads the Atlantic 10 with a 12-1 conference record and a 25-5 overall mark. They are the regular season champions and will have the top seed in the conference tournament. Over the last three years the Patriots have tallied a 41-3 conference mark and have went deep into the playoffs. Pittman was named all-conference in each of those years and was named to the Post & Voice All-County team as well. She was recently named the Post & Voice player of the year. Pender High School recently retired her jersey.
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High school athletics can be a very good experience for a young person or it can be a bad experience. I have personally watched it impact kids in both a positive and negative way. Each person responds to being coached in a different way just as each coach has a different style. Some kids fold the first time a coach raises their voice. These kids do not respond to being yelled at and will not reach their potential if they are constantly being yelled at. These kids usually drop out of high school athletics completely unless they are lucky enough to find a high school coach that does not raise his or her voice. I don’t know that there is such a thing as one of those. Basketball coaches are yellers by nature. They are usually animated on the sidelines and are kind of quirky. Pender had a coach named Brad Fraser years ago that was a butt-slapper. My buddy Ron Watson and I would watch and wait at the games for Fraser to get fired up. A kid would make a mistake and he would jump on them. After he yelled and screamed he would slap their rears so hard that the kid would wince with pain. Ron and I would laugh so hard that we would cry. Former Trask Coach Scott Slocum would scream and yell until his face and ears would turn fire red. He would stomp and scream and on occasion turn and kick the Gatorade cooler. I loved to watch the man coach because he had a passion for the game. Every year I interview the coaches before the season and every year Pender Coach Gary Battle tells me that his team and I quote “won’t win a game this year.” Battle is one
Topsail trio ink letters By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Pirate baseball team has had a great 2014. With a state championship under its belt the team has had great success. Last week the season culminated with the signing of three of its top players to college letters of intent. Junior Clark Cota had recently planned on playing at UNC Chapel Hill but decided to stay closer to home. He signed to play at UNC Wilmington. Cota has been a staple on the Pirates pitching staff. He
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The Heide Trask Titan men’s basketball team has rarely had a back to the basket player with the talent to score inside. Last year sophomore Johnathan Jordan stepped up and filled that need for Coach Rodney Orr. Jordan has a reputation for working hard on the court without much fanfare. He has a workman like approach to the game and gives 100 percent every minute he is on the court. Johnathan has worked hard to get his game in order for his junior season. He will be expected to make up for the Titans loss in rebounding that came with the graduation of several seniors. As the season progresses the Titans will need to hit the boards hard. Jordan will be one of those post players expected to do that. 2014-15 may be the year that Johnathan Jordan steps his game up. The Titans are counting on it.
When Kodiak Dowling takes to the basketball court he seems to be right at home. He fits the bill with his 6-2 size and lean frame. He reminds one of the basketball players of the past. What sets Dowling apart from most of the other players in the area is his knowledge of the game. “He knows what to do and where to be most of the time, “said head coach Jeff Gainey. “He has a high knowledge of the game.” Dowling played on the varsity last year and earned valuable experience as the Pirates navigated their way through the Mideastern Conference. This is the second year for the Pirates at the 3A level. Players like Kodiak will have to lean on last years’ experience as well as a summer of hard work. There is no doubt that Kodiak Dowling has basketball on his mind.
The Pender Patriot basketball team showed marked improvement last year under first year Coach Gardner Eakins. He will soon begin his third season at the helm of the Patriots. The Patriots return their whole starting lineup led by top returning scorer Kourtney Messick. Messick is an all-around basketball player. She plays good defense and can play within the team’s offense. She can also take over a game when she has to. The thing that makes the standout hoops star tick is her competitive spirit. She will go to the floor for a loose ball and battle much taller players for rebounds under the backboard. She never gives up on the game or her teammates. As the Pender Lady Patriots enter the third season under Eakins, they will be able to lean on Messick once again.
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was 6-2 with a sterling 1.86 earned run average. He had 100 strikeouts in 60 innings. Cota batted .345 with 19 runs batted in. Danny Wilson moved to North Carolina and joined the baseball team. He has improved immensely and was rewarded for his hard work with a scholarship to UNC Asheville. He batted .389 with 31 runs scored while playing the infield for the Pirates. Jake Madole will join Wilson at Asheville. Madole batted .325 with 22 runs scored. He had 26 hits.
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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE # 13 E 143 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as ADMINISTRATRIX of the Estate of JOHN J. SHADE, JR. deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby give notice to all persons, firms 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 January, 2015, 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 30th day of October, 2014. BARBARA GARNER, Administratrix of the Estate of JOHN J. SHADE c/o PAUL A. NEWTON, ATTORNEY 107 N. 2nd Street, Suite C Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 Telephone: 910-769-2896 #6672 10/30,11/6, 11/13, 11/20/14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of James David Martin, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, James David Martin, to present them to the undersigned on or before February 5, 2015 at 108 W. Johnson Hwy, Norristown, PA 19401, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 30th day of October, 2014. Phyllis Martin Madison 108 W. Johnson Hwy Norristown, PA 19401 #6663 10/30,11/6, 11/13, 11/20/14
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-495 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. RONALD ANTHONY WILLIAMS, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Unknown Spouse and/or Successors in interest to Ronald Anthony Williams Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property described as All of Tract #1 on Map 41, Page 113 (1 acre +/-), Parcel ID Number 2353-827926-0000 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 November 24, 2014. This date: November 6, 2014 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 #6680 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 14-CVS-495 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. Ronald Anthony Williams, owner et. al. Defendant(s). TO: Ronald Anthony Williams Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property described as All of Tract #1 on Map 41, Page 113 (1 acre +/-), Parcel ID Number 2353-827926-0000 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 November 24, 2014. This date: November 6, 2014 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 #6679 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/14
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 Michael Stuart Weiner, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Michael Stuart Weiner, to present them to the undersigned on or before February 12, 2015 at 5724 Highgrove Place, Wilmington, NC 28409, or be barred from recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 6th day of November, 2014 Christopher Scharf 5724 Highgrove Place Wilmington, NC 28409 #6675 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27/14 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION, FILE No.: 14-SP-155, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN PASQUOTANK COUNTY “IN RE DOE” TO: The Unknown Father of a female child born on October 18, 1998 at Cape Fear Hospital TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned has filed with the Clerk of Court of Pasquotank County, North Carolina, a Petition for the Adoption of the female minor child, baby Bartel, born on October 18, 1998 at Cape Fear Hospital. Potential date of conception was January 5, 1998 at 303 Sand Dollar Ln., Hampstead, NC 28443. Rob Towner was the name I believe he was called. He was approximately 30-35 years old, caucasian and had salt & pepper colored hair. You are further notified that, pursuant to NCGS 48-1-106, a decree of adoption will sever the parent-child relationship between you and the minor child. You must file a response to the petition within 30 days of the day this notice was served on you in order to participate in and receive further notices in the proceeding. To file a response, you must file it with the Clerk of Superior Court of Pasquotank County at P.O. Box 449, Elizabeth City, NC 27907. This is the 5th day of September, 2014. Joseph H. Forbes, Jr., Attorney for Petitioner; 307 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909; Ph: (252) 335-5568. #6673 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/14
14 SP 213 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Charles Richardson and Frances B. Mehurg to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated August 28, 2003 and recorded on September 8, 2003 in Book 2213 at Page 107, Pender County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on November 25, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Tract #1 Beginning at a point located North 03 degrees 00 minutes East 44.69 feet from a P.K. nail in the centerline of N.C. #210 (a 60 foot right of way) said P.K. nail being located South 72 degrees 19 minutes West 113.73 feet from the intersection of said centerline with the centerline of the S.C.L. Railroad ( a 130 foot right of way) running thence, from said beginning point South 86 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds West 285.70 feet to a point in an old ditch; thence, along said ditch North 03 degrees 00 minutes West 66 feet or to a point; thence, along another old ditch North 86 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds East 285.70 feet to a point; thence South 03 degrees 00 minutes East 66.0 feet to the point of beginning containing 0.43 acres more or less. Being all of that tract described in Book 504, Page 117 and part of that tract described in Book 163, Page 264 of the Pender County Registry. Tract #2 Beginning at a point in the North line of N. C. Highway #210 ( a 60 foot right of way) , said point being located North 3 degrees and 0 minutes West 31.01 feet from a P.K. nail in the centerline of N.C. Highway #210 which is located South 72 degrees 19 minutes West 113.73 feet from the intersection of said centerline with the centerline of the S.C.L. Railroad (a 130 foot right of way); running thence, from said beginning and along the North line of N.C. Highway #210 South 72 degrees 19 minutes West 194.49 feet to a point; thence South 71 degrees 10 minutes West 101.41 feet to a point; thence, leaving said North line,
and along an old ditch North 03 degrees 00 minutes West 89.60 feet to a point; thence, North 86 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds East 285.70 feet to a point; thence South 03 degrees 00 minutes East 13.68 feet to the point of beginning containing 0.33 acres more or less. Being all of that tract described in Book 430, Page 57 of the Pender County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 14230 NC Highway 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTYFIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Charles Clark Richardson and wife, Frances B. Mehurg. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-18792-FC01 #6677 11/13, 11/20/14
NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 14-SP-180 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF KELLY ROSS HOWE and ANGELA ROSE HOWE, Grantor, To MARK T. ADERHOLD, ESQUIRE Substitute Trustee, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1156 AT PAGE 330 OF THE PENDER PUBLIC REGISTRY. NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by KELLY ROSS HOWE and ANGELA ROSE HOWE, dated August 2, 1996, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds in Book 1156 at Page 330, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, MARK T. ADERHOLD, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on the 21st day of November, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the door of the Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina, the real property described as follows (including permanent structures, if any, and any other improvements attached to the real property including any mobile home or manufactured home, whether single wide or double wide, located thereon): BEING ALL of Lot 48, Pine Oaks Estates, as shown on a map record-
ed in Map Book 22, Page 141 of the Pender County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and easements of record and assessments, if any. The record owner of the above described real property as reflected on the records of the Pender County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is KELLY ROSS HOWE. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.10, and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5.0%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified 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 purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Sections 45-21.30(d) and (e). In the event the property owner(s) file a bankruptcy petition prior to the expiration of the 10-day upset bid period, an automatic stay of the foreclosure sale will be imposed in accordance with the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. § 362) and the bidder must pursue relief through the bankruptcy court. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-308(a)(1). Please be advised that the Clerk of Superior Court may issue an order for possession of the property pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving this notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the promissory note secured by the deed of trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the promissory 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. This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. This the 28th day of October, 2014. MARK T. ADERHOLD, Substitute Trustee 2596 Reynolda Road, Suite C Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106 (336) 723-3530 #6681 11/13, 11/20/14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF WILLIAM ANDREW CULLINS 14 E 341 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against William Andrew Cullins, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to William Andrew Cullins, Jr., Co-Executor of the decedent’s estate, on or before February 14, 2015 at 62 Thornton Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Co-Executor. William Andrew Cullins, Jr., CoExecutor Estate of William Andrew Cullins c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #6682 11/13, 11/20, 11/27,12/4/14 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION PENDER COUNTY 14SP242 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY PAUL TIMOTHY ADAMS DATED FEBRUARY 13, 2009 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3578 AT PAGE 157 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the abovereferenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the 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 10:00AM on November 25, 2014 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a stake in the western line of McRae Street 120 feet from the southern line of Satchwell Street and funning thence a Westernly direction parallel with Satchwell Street 181.5 feet to an alley; thence with said alley S 16-30 E 120 feet; thence in an Easterly direction parallel with Satchwell Street 181.5 feet to the western line of McRae Street; thence with the western line of McRae Street N 16-30 W 120 feet to the Beginning, containing 1/2 acre And Being more commonly known as: 305 South Mcrae St, Burgaw, NC 28425 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Paul T. Adams A/K/A Paul Timothy Adams. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is November 5, 2014. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 14-063817 #6686 11/13, 11/20/14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF BONNYE WALKER 14 E 289 Having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Bonnye Walker, deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 13th day of February, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 13th day of November, 2014. Kerr Walker Executor of the Estate of Bonnye Walker c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #6683 11/13, 11/20, 11/27,12/4/14
State of North Carolina County of Pender In the general Court of Justice Superior Court Division 14 E 323 Notice to Creditors and Debtors Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Betty Russell Parker deceased of Pender County, this notice is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said decedent, Betty Russell Parker to present any such claims to the undersigned on or before February 27, 2015 at PO Box
212, Surf City, NC 28445 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 12th day of November, 2014 Donald W. Parker Executor PO Box 2122 Surf City, NC 28445 #6687 11/13, 11/20, 11/27,12/4/14
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE#:2014-CP-04658 COUNTY OF GREENVILLE William M. Dickson, III, Plaintiff VS. Frances Daniels Anderson, William McNeill Carpenter, Jr., individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ryan Daniels Carpenter, William McNeill Carpenter, Jr. and Amie Carpenter as Trustees of The Ryan Daniels CarpenterTrust, William McNeill Carpenter, III, Schaefer McSwain Carpenter, Nicholas Stone Miller, John T. Miller, Thomas W. Miller, Jr., all unknown heirs of Thomas W. Miller, Sr., W. N. Miller, III, Nelson Bowdry Miller, all unknown heirs of Nelson Bowdry Miller, J. Calhoun Pruitt, Jr., NBSC and any other party having any right, title or interest in the property having Tax Map #533.5-1-25, Defendants. SUMMONS (NON-JURY) YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you and to serve a copy of your Answer to this Complaint upon subscriber at 11 Whitsett Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service. If you shall fail to answer the Complaint within that time, the Plaintiff shall proceed in default proceedings against you and shall apply for the Court the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO: INFANT(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE (AN IMPRISONED PERSON) YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem to represent you in this action within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. TO: INFANTS(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE (INCOMPETENT OR INSANE) AND TO , ,(GENERAL TESTAMENTARY GUARDIAN)(COMMITTEE) WITH WHOM S(HE) RESIDE(S): YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad Litem to represent said infant(s) under fourteen years of age (said incompetent or insane person) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is now pending in the Court upon complaint of the above- named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendants for the quieting the title to real estate. The premises covered and affected by the said contract were, at the time of the making thereof, and at the time of the filing of this Notice, described as follows: ALL that piece, parcel or lot of land being in the County of Greenville, State of South Carolina, designated as lot 24 Oakway Subdivision as recorded in plat book JJJ, page 107 in the ROD Office for Greenville County. Reference is made to said plat for a more detailed description. LESS however any portion previously conveyed and subject to restrictions of record. Tax Map # 533.5-1-25 C. C. Richard Stewart Attorney for Plaintiff 11 Whitsett Street Greenville, SC 29601 864-235-2019 SC Bar #5346 #6688 11/13, 11/20, 11/27/14 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT NOTICE OF EXECUTOR The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Donald Edward Blalock, who died a resident of Pender County, North Carolina on October 8, 2014, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 20th day of February, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 20th day of November, 2014 Donna A. Bailey, Executor c/o Richard A. Horgan, Esq. Attorney at Law 1213 Culbreth Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405-3639 (910) 256-0202 #6689 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11/14
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It’s Time for the Turkey Trot By Lori Kirkpatrick Contributing Writer
It’s time for all runners, walkers and trotters to lace up their sneakers and get ready to join in the fun. The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will hold its Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot Nov. 22. There will be three races for participants to choose from with something for everyone. The 8K road race and the twomile race will start at 9 a.m., followed by the half-mile Kids’ Sprint. The Turkey Trot takes place at Hampstead Kiwanis Park, located at 586 Sloop Point Loop Road in Hampstead. To get to the park, take Route 17 in Hampstead to Sloop Point Loop Road, just south of Sloop Point Fire Department. The park is on the right about a half-mile southeast on Sloop Point Loop Road. Parking is available at the park. Winding through the neighborhoods along the Intracoastal Waterway, the 8K Road Race will provide a scenic and competitive course for runners. The timed two-mile Fun Run is another family-friendly option. Young athletes can participate in the half-mile Kids’ Sprint, and all kids will go home with a medal. Everyone is invited to join the fun. There will be music from Go Time!, and food sponsored by Food Lion and Harris Teeter in addition to other sponsors. Runners who plan to register on race day are encouraged to arrive by 8 a.m. Patty Homa, Immediate Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Hampstead and Race Coordinator for the Turkey Trot, is excited about how the event has grown over the years. Homa says the event raised nearly $12,000 last year, a tremendous increase from the initial Trot’s $2,000. Dedicated to the community, all proceeds directly benefit the park’s fitness stations, walking path, ball fields and children’s playground. The club added fields to the park last year, extended the fitness trail, and completed various maintenance and beautification projects in Hampstead
Kiwanis Park. “Last year we were able to add .6 miles to the running and walking trail inside the park. We are continuing to make improvements every year. The park is a wonderful asset loved by many residents in Pender County, as well as residents of neighboring counties,” Homa said. “A large number of service members use the park regularly for working out, and it is host to numerous ball clubs in the area.”
presented four $1,000 scholarships to high school students last year. Kiwanians assisted Eagle Scout candidates with Eagle projects, sponsored Heidi Trask High School’s Key Club, and sponsored two Key Club Officers to participate in the Key Leader Program, as well. Last year they held spaghetti dinners, an Easter Egg Hunt, and several Turkey Trot at the Park Peanut Sales Events. They participated in a Wine and Dine Fundraiser,
In addition to all the improvements made to Kiwanis Park, The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead sponsors and participates in a variety of events and activities to benefit the community. The most recent event was Trick-or-Treat in the Park. The group participates in the Adopt-A-Highway program and makes donations to the Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home, as well. The club also
Kiwanis One Day and a Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Extravaganza Fundraiser. They have supported a variety of youth programs, sponsored North Topsail Elementary School and Topsail Elementary School K-Kids Programs, and Builders Club at Topsail Middle School. Members also proctored EOG Testing and judged Senior Projects at Topsail High School.
The Kiwanis Cub helps with community Christmas family assistance projects and supports Meals on Wheels. Last year, they attended two district conventions and four Interclub visits, and they also added six members. They also donated school supplies to local elementary schools, provided concessions for area youth sports and donated to Project Eliminate last year. With the Eliminate Project, Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to eradicate mater nal and neonatal tetanus by providing immunizations to pregnant mothers. Every year many local businesses sponsor the Turkey Trot, and help to make the race a success. Last year the event had 554 registered runners and walkers, and the Kiwanis Club hopes to surpass that number this year. Mike Kerrigan and his now 11-year-old daughter, Maddie, participated in the two-mile race last year. The father and daughter are looking forward to the upcoming event. “It’s good father-daughter bonding time. It’s not a competitive thing for us – it’s just a great, fun time. We really enjoyed it last year, and we want to do it every year,” said Kerrigan. Turkey Trot runners may pick up their runner packets either on race day or at the Kiwanis Club of Hampstead pre-race pasta dinner. The dinner is Nov. 21, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Hampstead Women’s Club Building, 14435 U. S. Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. Dinners will include pasta, meatballs, sausages, salad, rolls and dessert. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children at the door. Anyone who has any questions may email hampsteadturkeytrot@aol.com or call Patricia Homa at (910) 616-5195. Registrations before Thursday can be completed at https://its-go-time.com/hampsteadkiwanisturkeytrot2014. Registrations for the race Thursday and later can only be done at the Pre-Race Pasta Dinner or on race day.
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I was once asked to paraphrase Colossians 3: 12-17 for a class exercise in a course I was taking. Below is the result with commentary. The passage gives emphasis to certain points for Christian living. As God’s Chosen Ones, Holy, beloved; Compassion be your dress; Kindness, humility, meekness and patience, and bear everyone’s weakness. Put away your grievances, distress, Forgive as the Lord forgives. Bind all in perfect harmony be clothed in holy love. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts in the body to which you’re called. Let the word of Christ dwell richly in you; Be thankful with all your heart. Teach and preach wisely to all with thanks rising in your hearts. Sing songs and hymns, and spiritual verse To the God who gives us life. And whatever you do in deed or word do all in the name of Christ, Giving thanks to God the Holy One, The Lord whom we adore. Colossian 3: 12-17 (my translation) Certain themes play in this passage, the first is to put on the clothes of compassion. Compassion is a rare commodity in our day. It is in some ways a relic of the past. It means to do things or treat others with a depth of feeling instead of pure practicality, to
feel for another. It goes hand in hand with such things as forbearance, fair-mindedness, gentleness and accommodation. Another is the theme of cultivating harmony. Harmony is getting things to fit together smoothly and easily. To get a more harmonious result one should clothe themselves in God’s kind of love. Love plays large in the Bible. It is at the heart of the whole biblical story and plays a major role in the Gospel and the life of Christ. Love as holy dress radiates the love of God in Jesus Christ to all. To let the word of Christ dwell in you is another way of saying let the word of Christ live in you and live through you. Your life and actions become an expression of Christ’s word and way, a reflection of the Christ life offered and given to all. Indwelling word of Christ begins to speak through everything you say and shine through everything you do. Living a thankful life shapes you. Lifting up thanks for everything in every circumstance alters one’s perspective. It cast a brighter light on everything. To fill your heart with thankfulness is to leave little room for anything else, especially the negative thoughts and feelings that life can give rise to. Living a life which has thanks constantly rising in heart give ultimate voice to praise and
Master’s Table food bank now open The Master’s Table food bank at Blake’s Chapel will be open each Wednesday from 1-4 p.m., Thursday 1-7 p.m., and Friday 1-4 p.m.
The Master’s Table is located at 88 Blake’s Chapel Road, Hampstead. For more information, call 910-617-1454.
joy in God’s goodness and presence. The great St. Augustine once wrote, “the one who sings, prays twice.� To lift up songs and hymns doubles ones thankfulness and praise. It deepen our sense of God’s providence and purpose. It expands the vocabulary of our prayers. It expresses with great depth and power our joyous celebration of God in our life. The closing words of the passage enjoin us to do everything in the name of Christ, which is another way of say-
ing that we do everything to the service and glory of Christ. We do things and say things in ways that lift up Christ and His ministry. We treat others in a Christ-like way. We love others with a Christ-like love. We serve others with a Christ-like grace. We become an expression of Christ to the world and the people we encounter in it. So let these words and thoughts dwell richly in you so that you can live a life the reflects the best of God’s love and the fullness of Christ’s grace.
Saturday Nov. 22 •The Providence Baptist Church WMU is sponsoring a “Coats for the Coatlessâ€? day on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Free coats will be available in the fellowship hall behind the church. The address is 406 East Ocean Road, Holly Ridge. Call 910-329-6051 for more information.
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Church Directory New Beginning Church
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Sunday School: Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.
Riley’s Creek Baptist Church
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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 Judy Jeremias Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Mission Baptist Church
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Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and classes at 7:00 p.m.
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Donations needed Pender County Christian Services is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Donations of canned food, clothing, household items, ect. can be left at 210 W., Fremont St. in Burgaw.
Burgaw United Methodist Church
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Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday: 7 p.m.
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.
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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.
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Thanksgiving recipes
Hope’s Cooking Corner
Happy Thanksgiving. May you and yours have a wonderfully delicious holiday. Enjoy. Cranberry Manhattan cocktail Makes two cocktails. This recipe may be multiplied and put into a pretty pitcher for guests to serve themselves. 2 ounces cranberry juice 4 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey (I use Makers Mark and/ or Seagrams VO.) 2 ounces sweet vermouth orange cranberry ice cubes 2 orange slices twisted, for garnish To make orange cranberry ice cubes, freeze half filled ice cube tray with cranberry juice until hard; top with orange juice and refreeze until hard; make this at least a day before. Stir together juice and liquors; add cranberry-orange ice cubes and stir. Pour into two low-ball glasses with ice cubs; garnish with orange twists. Cheese ball 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 ounces cheddar cheese, softened 4 ounces feta cheese, room temperature, crumbled 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ cup toasted pecans, almond, or pine nuts, toasted and chopped In a food processor combine and pulse cream cheese, cheddar cheese, feta cheese, and butter until smooth. Pulse in lemon zest and Worcestershire sauce. Scrape into a small plastic wrap-lined bowl; gather up plastic around cheese, shaping it into a ball. Chill until firm, preferably overnight. Unwrap cheese ball and roll in ¾-cup chopped toasted nuts. Serve with your favorite crackers. Cranberry-orange gelatin salad Serves 10-12. 1 16-ounce can jellied cranberry sauce 1 10-ounce can crushed pineapple with juice 2 cups chopped orange 1 6-ounce package strawberry Jell-O 1¾ cups boiling water In a saucepan over low heat, melt the cranberry sauce. Add chopped oranges to the melted sauce. Stir in the pineapple with its juice. Remove mixture from heat. In a medium bowl pour the boiling water over the gelatin. Stir until all the gelatin is dissolved. Stir in the gelatin mixture with the cranberry mixture and mix well. Pour into a 9 x 13 –inch dish and chill until set. Serve cold. Cranberry cornbread 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornmeal 2/3 cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt 1 cup fresh cranberries ½ stick butter, melted ¾ cup milk, plus one tablespoon vinegar, stirred 2 large eggs, slightly beaten ¼ cup fresh orange juice ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
Poinsettias and wreath fundraiser for Cub Scout Pack 270 Cub Scout Pack 270 is selling poinsettias and wreaths to raise funds for pack activities. The poinsettias come in red, pink, white, and marble colors and three sizes – six, eight, and 10-inch plants. They will be delivered Nov. 24-25 to enjoy through the holiday season. The poinsettias are priced from $9 to $17. The wreaths will be available the first week of December and prices range from $23 to $39. Large orders for churches or civic groups are welcome. No order is too large or small. Contact a member of Pack 270
or call cubmaster Tim Holloman at 333.5933 or assistant cubmaster Mark Lobel at 903.2813 to place an order. Donation needed for library benefit fundraiser Donations needed for library fundraiser The Friends of Pender County Library in Burgaw will hold their next gently used sale Dec. 13 from 8:30 until noon. The sale will help raise funds that have become vital in times of local and state government cuts to the library. Donations of certain gently used items in good condition are now needed. This year two separate sales, ladies purses and holiday decorations, are being combined into one big event.
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In a bowl stir together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; toss in cranberries. In another bowl whisk together melted butter, milk and vinegar, yogurt, eggs, and orange juice, combine well. Stir into flour mixture. Bake in a butter 9 x 13-inch baking dish in a 375-degree oven for 20 minutes or until a light golden color. Slice into squares. Roasted carrots with molasses Serves 4, recipe may be doubled. 1 pound medium sized carrots, all the same size, greens trimmed with one inch of stem left on, and scrubbed well Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons molasses 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and fresh ground black pepper Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place oven rack in upper third of oven. Spread the carrots in a single layer on a foiled lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with a little salt and fresh ground pepper; toss to coat. Roast carrots until tender and browned in spots, about 20-25 minutes, turning carrots halfway through roasting. Drizzle warm carrots with a mixture of molasses, honey, and vinegar, toss to coat. Roast for another 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Serve hot. Bourbon pecan pie Crust: 1 prepared pie crust 2 teaspoons butter ¼ cup finely chopped pecans Filling: 1 cup dark corn syrup ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup light brown sugar,
firmly packed ¼ cup bourbon 4 large eggs, room temperature ¼ cup butter, melted 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2½ cups lightly toasted pecan halves Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (see recipe below), if desired In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add ¼ cup finely chopped pecans and sauté for two minutes until light toasted. Remove pecans from skillet and cool completely. Place pie crust into pie dish, fluting the top edge. Press toasted chopped pecans into crust, evenly distributing nuts. Set aside. In a large saucepan stir together corn syrup, sugars, and bourbon, combine well. Over medium high heat bring to a boil, stirring constantly, cook for about 2-3 minutes. In a bowl whisk together eggs, melted butter, cor nstarch, and vanilla. Gradually whisk about ¼ of hot mixture into egg mixture; gradually add egg mixture to remaining corn syrup mixture, whisking continuously. Stir in 2½ cups pecan halves; cool for about half an hour. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Pour cooled filling into prepared pie crust. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until set. Cool pie completely on a wire rack about 2-3 hours before slicing. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired. Bourbon whipped cream 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon bourbon 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together cream, sugar, and bourbon until soft peaks form. Keep chilled.
Community News & Events Items in both categories are needed. Donations of ladies purses, pocketbooks, tote bags, thermal lunch bags, and even luggage are needed. Donations of holiday items such as ornaments, wreaths, artificial trees, all manner of indoor and window decorations, and yard and porch ornaments are also needed. Donations of puzzles are also requested. “As you pull out your decorations this year and find items you no longer use, but are too good to throw away, please consider donating to help the library. The same applies to ladies purses and bags that can accumulate not used,” said event chair Sandy Blake. “So please help the library by
donating these items you no longer need, then come to the library early Dec. 13 to shop for new treasures at bargain prices,” she said. Donations are being welcomed now through Dec. 12 at the Pender County Public Library in Burgaw located at 103 S. Cowan St. For more information please call 2591234.
Thursday, November 20 •The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. •The Cape Fear Woodcarvers Club will meet at 9 a.m. at Poplar Grove Plantation in Scotts Hill. For more information, go to www.capefearcarvers.org. •Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from noon-1 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. •Pender County Museum is open to the public for free (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. Friday November 21 •Atkinson Baptist Church, Hwy. 53 in Atkinson, has a free bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. •Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m. •The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1321 meets for breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. Saturday November 22 •The annual Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot, a 8K, twomile and half mile Kid’s Sprint, will be held at the park Nov. 22, at 9 a.m. This is a great event for families and all who love to run or walk. Visit Its-Go-Time.com or HampsteadKiwanisPark.com to get more info on how to register for the race •Christmas tree lighting at Soundside Park in Surf City. Activities begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday November 26 •Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information •Pender County Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove Plantation opens at 8 a.m. •The Coastal Pender Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Christopher’s Old Point Country Club 513 Country Club Drive Hampstead. Friday November 28 •Atkinson Baptist Church, Hwy. 53 in Atkinson, has a free bread giveaway Fridays from 4-5 p.m. All types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger buns. •Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m. •The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1321 meets for breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. •The Hampstead Kiwanis Club will sponsor a pasta dinner from 5-7 p.m. at the Hampstead Women’s Club Community Building. Dinners are $6 for adults, $7 for children. •Christmas tree lighting in Burgaw on the Courthouse Square 6 p.m. Saturday November 29 •Christmas tree lighting in Topsail Beach, 6:30 p.m. Saturday December 6 •Atkinson Christmas parade 11 a.m. •Topsail Beach Christmas parade 11 a.m. Tuesday December 9 •The Marine Corps League, Hampstead Detachment 1321, meets at the Topsail Senior Center, 20959 U.S. Highway 17N, Hampstead the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The Detachment is always looking for new members to help in continuing the mission. Saturday December 13 •Breakfast with Santa 8-10 a.m. Surf City Community Center.
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Burgaw resident wins top honors at rose show A rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but only the best roses won at the annual Wilmington Cape Fear Rose Society 2014 Rose Show. The floral competition took place Oct. 11 at the New Hanover County Arboretum. Top honors went to Carol Noble of Burg aw for her hybrid tea Sunstruck rose, Black Magic in the hybrid tea spray category, and Rainbow Sorbet in the floribunda category. Noble also won the
Queen rose category; the top honors of the show. More than 120 individual roses were entered into the show, with other winners including Charles Cook for his Showbiz rose in the floribunda spray category, Mary Barwick for her Don Juan, in the Climber category and Denise Miller in the Mini-flora, Mini-flora spray, Shrub and Other rose category. Bill Hartwell won for his Veteran’s Honor, in the Rose in a Bowl category, a new
category for the Society. The judges had a difficult challenge to evaluate the many entries. However, Dr. Robert Knerr and Linda Knerr of Leland are American Rose Society certified judges and have many years of experience to base their awards on color, foliage, proportion and balance on the stem. Noble also won the rose photo g raphy cate gory of the show, with a close-up of her Double Delight rose. A total of 90 photographs were
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Members of the Cape Fear Rose Society pose at their 2014 rose show Oct. 11. Burgaw’s Carol Noble is on the front row left. entered into this exhibition, which made for a beautiful kaleidoscope of colorful rose prints. The Wilmington Cape Fear
Rose Society invites the public to their monthly meetings to teach the public the wide variety of roses which can be grown in our climate.
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