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Close races mark Pender County municipal elections decided many of the municipal elections. Election totals are unofficial at this point.

Board of Elections Director Susan Williams says there are some provisional and absentee ballots that need to be looked at by the board. “Nothing is of ficial until after the canvas on Friday,�

Williams said. “The official county totals will be sent to the state for certification on Nov. 26. Then the election will be

Vote to be certified by board Nov. 15

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Who says one vote does not count? Close races were common on Election Day in Pender County as single digit numbers

official.�

There are a few ballots – provisional and absentee – that need to be examined by the elections board, but it does not appear the ballots will change any outcomes.

According to unofficial vote totals, Surf City, incumbent councilman Don Helms won reelection to the town board by 13 votes over challenger Kathleen G. Sumner. Top vote getter in the race was newcomer Dwight

Torres, followed by incumbent Buddy Fowler. Doug Medlin easily fended off a challenge from Councilman Jeremy Shugarts to return as mayor.

In the Atkinson mayoral race, two votes separated the top candidates. Elton Wendell Newkirk Sr. defeated Fred Friebel by a pair of votes. All the mayoral candidates were write-ins in the race.

In less contested races, Steve Smith is the new mayor in

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Topsail Beach. John Gunter and Joe Bell were elected to the town board. In Atkinson, Bryan Stewar t and Gary E. Alsup will serve on the board, along with Denise Lewis, who ran unopposed to fill an unexpired term.

Burgaw voters returned Vernon Harrell, Red Robbins, and Bill George to the town council.

St. Helena candidates all ran unopposed.

Sheriff’s Dept. community meeting Nov.26 The Pender County Sheriff ’s office will hold a community meeting Nov. 26 from 6-8 p.m., the meeting will take place at Barlow Vista Baptist Church,22340 Hwy 17, N, Hampstead.

All Pender County residents are invited come and meet Sheriff Alan Cutler and voice your concerns about your community.

Burgaw board mulls sewer expansion

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Burgaw is considering a wastewater infrastructure expansion that would allow up to 450 new homes in the town.

The expansion would cover land east of U.S. 117, south of N.C. 53, and north of S. Walker Street. The area includes part of what was once the Buccaneer Country Club golf course.

The town has water capacity, but wastewater infrastructure is needed with a regional pump station for the area to allow development.

The proposed project would cost an estimated $1.8 million. Town commissioners are considering a proposal that would either complete the project all at once, or in two phases. “We are recommending option one – finishing the project all at once. It is the most cost effective,� said Tony Boahn of the engineering firm McKim and Creed, who presented the plan to the board. “This is a regional approach to wastewater that will serve the entire east side.�

The cost would rise above $2 million if the project were completed in

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Retired U.S. Marine MSgt Lonnie Davenport (above), commander of American Legion Post 165 in Burgaw salutes as the ags are raised at the Depot in Burgaw. A Veterans Day service was held there Monday in association with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Battle of Moores Creek Bridge Chapter. Retired Marines from the Marine Corps League Detachment 1321 in Hampstead (right) participate in the Veterans Day service at the Hampstead Gazebo. Behind them is the MIA/ POW table, remembering those missing in action and prisoners of war. Also participating in the Hampstead program was the Trask JROTC and Representative Carolyn Justice, who placed owers on the memorials Photo above by Andy Pettigrew Photo on the right contributed

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Pender Drama Team to present award-winning play Nov. 19

By Rochelle Whiteside Special to the Post & Voice Our hometown drama team put Pender High School on the map at the North Carolina Theater Conference Regional Play Festival, in Boone, this past weekend. Noah Harrell and his Pender High Theater Team took top honors with

their low/high tech original play, entitled WAKE. The foley/sound operator, Joeanna Pellettere, took the Production and Technology Award. The award for Ensemble Acting went to the entire cast. Teacher, Noah Harrell was given the Directors Award.

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Pender County Arrest Report

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An arrest does not always result in a conviction in court.

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Opinion Thursday, November 14, 2019, Page 3A

Welcome to my world

Jefferson Weaver

Me and Mr. Jimmy Editor’s note—Many folks forget that Veteran’s Day is the descendant of Armistice Day, when World War I, the “war to end all wars,” officially ended. At the request of a more modern veteran, I offer this column, slightly updated from its first publication in 2008. Rest easy, Mister Jimmy.

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Thank you I watched the little one, my student, walking down the hallway, head down, in a sea of excited children chattering about soccer games or family trips.

When she sees me, the tears come as she hugs my waist tightly.

The day before, she had to say goodbye to her daddy as he began his latest six-month deployment.

As we sing The Star-Spangled Banner and recite The Pledge of Allegiance, she stands tall as her classmates move closer as if to shield her from sadness.

The children of our military heroes understand the sacrifice all too well.

Anxiety precedes deployment and is alive throughout as the reality sets in. It continues after the long-awaited reunion as anticipation builds with the knowledge that there will be more goodbyes to come. Suddenly, family structures and support systems shift as our freedoms are being protected.

A father of two realizes with sharp clarity that he will never kiss his children again. In 30 seconds, his helicopter will impact the ground. In that 30 seconds, does he wonder who will walk his little girl down the aisle or try to imagine the man his son will become? Maybe he thinks about the moment his wife opens the door to receive the chaplain and another fellow marine.

I remember learning about the loss that these precious children would bear and then meagerly attempting to be some source of light. Their worlds changed forever in seconds-their sacrifice for our freedom tremendous.

To the mothers who watch children graduate from high school and, then, months later, witness their departure for boot camp-thank you.

How do you manage the worry after your child is flown into a hostile war zone? I couldn’t bear it.

You have raised heroes and your sacrifice is real.

Let’s not forget Marine dog Lucca, a German Shepard mix who led more than 400 missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Trained to sniff out IEDs and other explosives, she saved thousands of lives with no human casualties during any of her patrols.

In 2012, while on duty in Afghanistan, Lucca stepped on an improvised explosive device and was severely injured, suffering burns and losing her front left leg.

Fortunately, Lucca survived and was invited to Great Britain to receive the Dickin Medal, becoming the first US Marine Corp dog to earn this award. I was honored to know her handler, Chris Willingham, and his beautiful family when son, Continued on page 4A

He was a bent little old man who sometimes smelled bad, possibly because he often wore three heavy coats, even in summertime, and had many cats.

“So cold,” Mr. Jimmy used to say when he shuffled past the bike rack by the soda fountain.

“So cold.”

Jimmy muttered to himself as he walked, pale face bent under a disreputable tweed hat, rheumy eyes always seeming to cry. Sometimes he did cry as he shuffled along, but more often he just talked as we sat at the barbershop.

Little kids were supposed to sit at the end of the row of seats while their fathers talked of politics and problems and the possibility of the mill closing down. For reasons I never knew, Mr. Jimmy oftentimes sat down there in the kid’s area, talking to himself about places we’d never heard of.

Mr. Jimmy fought in the First World War, what his generation called the World War, since it was all supposed to be over after that one. Of course, warfare didn’t come to a permanent end on Nov. 11, 1918. Human beings are by their very nature contentious, and we will fight, sometimes for the silliest reasons, oftentimes for the best.

I was fascinated with that war, since my grandfather survived it, and since little boys are often fascinated with any war.

I never met my grandfather,

Jefferson Weaver my father’s namesake. He was a private, then rapidly became a corporal, then a sergeant in the “Engineers,” as the first armored troops were called. For some reason, his tombstone at Arlington Cemetery demotes him to a corporal.

W. Thomas Weaver II went to war for the adventure and because it was his patriotic duty. He was shot, gassed, badly burned, hit by shrapnel, and stuck in flooded trenches with the infantry when his tank broke down. He survived all that just so he could come home to see his now-toddling firstborn son – and get run over by a trolley car less than a year after coming home. I sincerely hope Grandfather Tom had a sense of irony.

My grandfather was a fairly good letter writer, and I’ve been fortunate enough to read some of his letters home to Grandmother.

I’m reasonably sure Aunt Ellie edited that letter collection far more effectively than any government censor, but I’ve read enough to know he passionately loved

my grandmother, his son Tom, and his country. I saw the first of those letters when I was eight or nine, and immediately wanted to know more about that war. When I found out Mr. Jimmy was in that war, I wanted to him to talk.

I tried sometimes to ask Mr. Jimmy where he fought and when – young children have little if any sensitivity to such things – but he never really understood what I was saying, or else I couldn’t understand his answer. Mr. Jimmy’s brother told me Jimmy fought the “Huns” at Belleau Wood, Chateau-Thierry, and other places with similarly outlandish names.

The brother was a World War II vet, like many of the patrons of Uncle Rip’s barber shop (including Uncle Rip), and it never took much to get them to talk about their experiences. The Korean War vets were much the same way, although I well remember the haunted look in Mr. Sam’s eyes when someone noticed a story Papa’d written and asked Mr. Sam, “Were you there?”

Thyroid disorders often missed in seniors Dear Savvy Senior, Can you write a column on the overlooked problem of thyroid disease? After struggling with chronic fatigue, joint pain and memory problems, I was finally diagnosed hypothyroidism. Now, at age 70, I’m on thyroid medication and am doing great. Five years of feeling lousy. I wish I’d have known.

Frustrated Patient Dear Frustrated, I’m glad to hear that you’re finally feeling better. Unfortunately, thyroid problems are quite common in older adults but can be tricky to detect because the symptoms often resemble other age related health problems.

In fact, as many as 30 million Americans have some form of thyroid disorder, but more than half of them aren’t aware of it.

Here’s a basic overview: The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck that has a huge job. It produces hormones (called T3 and T4) that help regulate the rate of many of your body’s activities, from how quickly you burn calories to how fast your heart beats. It also influences the function of the brain, liver, kidneys and skin.

If the gland is underactive and doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones, it causes body systems to slow down. If it’s overactive, and churns out too much thyroid, it has the opposite effect, speeding up the body’s processes.

The symptoms for an underactive thyroid (also known as hypothyroidism) – the most common

thyroid disorder in older adults – will vary but may include fatigue, unexplained weight gain, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, joint pain, muscle stiffness, dry skin and depression. Some patients may even develop an enlarged thyroid (goiter) at the base of the neck.

However, in older adults, it can cause other symptoms like memory impairment, loss of appetite, weight loss, falls or even incontinence.

And the symptoms of an overactive thyroid (or hyperthyroidism), which is more common in people under age 50, may include a rapid heart rate, anxiety, insomnia, increased appetite, weight loss, diarrhea, excessive perspiration, as well as an enlarged thyroid gland. Too much thyroid can also cause atrial fibrillation, affect blood pressure and decrease bone density, which increases the risk of osteoporosis.

Those with the greatest risk of developing thyroid disorders are women who have a family history of the disease. Other factors that can trigger thyroid problems include: autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s or Graves disease; thyroid surgery; radiation treatments to the neck or upper chest; and certain medications including interferon alpha and interleukin-2 cancer medications, amiodarone heart medication and lithi-

um for bipolar disorder.

Get Tested If you have any of the aforementioned symptoms, or if you’ve had previous thyroid problems or notice a lump in the base of your neck, ask your doctor to check your thyroid levels. The TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) blood test is used to diagnosis thyroid disorders.

Thyroid disease is easily treated once you’ve been diagnosed. Standard treatment for hypothyroidism involves daily use of the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Levothroid, Synthroid and others), which is an oral medication that restores adequate hormone levels.

And treatments for hyperthyroidism may include an anti-thyroid medication such as methimazole (Tapazole), which blocks the production of thyroid hormones. Another option is radioactive iodine, which is taken orally and destroys the overactive thyroid cells and causes the gland to shrink.

But this can leave the thyroid unable to produce any hormone and it’s likely that you’ll eventually become hypothyroid and need to start taking thyroid medication.

For more information on thyroid disorders, visit the American Thyroid Association at Thyroid.org.

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.

Mr. Jimmy left his home in a booming milltown, lied about his age, and went off to war. There was a camp picture of him which I saw after his funeral, a dapper young soldier in his pressed uniform, stiff Sam Browne belt, and campaign hat cocked at the rakish angle affected by so many “Doughboys” of that era.

He came home hurt and sick from gas and – different.

Mr. Jimmy didn’t marry the girl he left behind, but he apparently had a sort-of-a-girlfriend in France. A couple of pre-adolescent boys were enthralled with a story about his “Frenchy” girl one morning until someone’s daddy interrupted the story just before he got to the “good part.”

Our fathers learned to pay a little more attention to what Jimmy was talking about when he had one of his good days. I know we boys did.

Jimmy died on his front porch, a funny little old man wearing three coats and a ragged hat on a hot summer day. He was surrounded by the cats he loved. Mr. Jimmy liked to sit in the sunshine with his cats.

I first recalled Mr. Jimmy several years back when my sister’s telephone called and said John was safely home. Since then, my nephew, John Thomas Naquin, served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He was wounded in combat, watched friends die and get crippled, and saw things young men should never have to see.

John is safely home now, and out of the service. His was a special case, you see, because he was originally medically discharged from the Navy, and fought like a tiger to rejoin the service after Sept. 11, 2001.

Like Mister Jimmy, like my

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Common cents for better retirement What is your vision for retirement? Sunny beaches, romantic travels or idyllic sunsets at your ivy covered home?

Sadly, a secure retirement is out of reach for millions. Forbes says that 55 percent of us retire with less than $10,000 in savings and 42 percent retire dead broke. The Federal Reserve reports that 40 percent cannot afford a $400 car repair bill without borrowing money.

The North Carolina chapter of AARP conducted a summit in Raleigh October 24th to examine why we aren’t preparing for retirement, the public costs and how we can ensure richer (financially and otherwise) retirement years. The event was both alarming for what it revealed and encouraging as to what we can do.

North Carolina is getting older. In 1960 the median age in our state was 25 ½ years. By 2018 it was almost 39 years of age; 20 percent of our population is projected to be over 65 by 2025. More than a third of North Carolinians surveyed by AARP say they feel anxious about having

Continued on page 4A enough money to live comfortably after they retire; 80 percent worry that cost of living expenses will eat up what savings they have accumulated.

A perfect storm is brewing. More of us are getting older, fewer have sufficient funds for a comfortable retirement and Medicaid and other public assistance programs will increasingly be required, costing more taxpayer dollars. Without accompanying tax increases, less money will be available for roads, education and other public infrastructure.

The obvious solution is that we need to save more for retirement, but why don’t we? Saving hasn’t been a part of our culture.

We want instant gratification and easy credit allows us to buy what we want. Generations before us saved for what they wanted before purchasing it. Further, the income gap puts increased pressure on middle to lower income families just to get by. But the biggest reason people don’t save is because it isn’t convenient or easy.

Plans sponsored by employers make it easy and painless to have savings deducted from paychecks.

We don’t miss it, and there’s added incentive if an employer has some sort of match to contributions. However, 1.6 million North Carolinians, about 50 percent of the 18 to 64year-old population, don’t have access to a savings plan where they work.

Small businesses lack the funding or the administrative ability to offer retirement plans.

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What can investors learn from veterans?

Each year, Veterans Day allows us to show our respect for the sacrifices that military veterans have made for our country. But have you ever stopped to think about what lessons our veterans can teach us about how we conduct various aspects of our lives? For example, consider the following traits and how they might apply to your actions as an investor: s0ERSEVERANCE n %VEN veterans who have not served in armed combat have had to persevere in challenging situations.

The military life is not an easy one, as it often involves frequent moves, living in foreign countries, time away from loved ones, and so on. As an investor, in what ways do you need to show perseverance? For one thing, you’ll need to stick it out even in the face of volatile markets and short-term losses. And you’ll need the discipline to make investing a top priority throughout your life, even with all the other financial demands you face. s7ILLINGNESS TO LEARN and adapt – During the course of their service, military veterans frequently need to learn new skills for their deployments. Furthermore, living as they often do in foreign countries, they must adapt to new cultures and customs. When you invest, you’re learning new things, not only about changes in the economic environment and new investment opportunities, but also about yourself – your risk tolerance, your investment preferences, and your views about your ideal retirement lifestyle. Your ability to learn new investment behaviors and to adapt to changing circumstances can help determine your long-term success. s!WARENESS OF THE hBIG picture� – All members of the military know that their individual duties, while perhaps highly spe-

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Continued from page 3A plans, where employees of small businesses can begin saving. Already 10 states have initiated these plans because they benefit both the employee and the state. Craig Galbraith, from UNC-Wilmington, estimates that if low-tomoderate-income North Carolinians just saved 3 percent of their incomes, our state would save $450 million on Medicaid and nearly $20 million on Special Assistance for Adults between 2017 and 2030.

Our state House has passed a measure to study the best ways to make it easier for our citizens to

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Continued from page 3A Michael, was a student of mine last year.

After recovering from her injuries, Lucca retired from the military and joined the Willingham family until her passing in January of 2018. Michael treasures her collar and takes tremendous pride in sharing her story. Thank you, Lucca.

cific, are nonetheless part of a much bigger picture – the security of their country. When you make an investment decision, it might seem relatively minor, but each move you make should contribute to your larger goals – college for your children (or grandchildren), a comfortable retirement, a legacy for your family or any other objective. And if you can keep in mind that your actions are all designed to help you meet these types of goals, you will find it easier to stay focused on your long-term investment strategy and not overreact to negative events, such as market downturns. s3ENSE OF DUTY n )T GOES without saying that veterans and military personnel have felt, and still feel, a sense of duty. As an investor, you are trying to meet some personal goals, such as an enjoyable retirement lifestyle, but you, too, are acting with a sense of duty in some ways, because you’re also investing to help your family. There are the obvious goals, like sending children to college or helping them start a business, but you’re also making their lives easier by maintaining your financial independence throughout your life, freeing them of potential financial burdens. This can be seen quite clearly when you take steps, such as purchasing long-term care insurance, to protect yourself from the potentially catastrophic costs of an extended nursing home stay.

Military veterans have a lot to teach us in many activities of life – and investing is one of them.

So, on Veterans Day, do what you can to honor our veterans and follow their behaviors as you chart your own financial future.

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save for retirement. The Senate has yet to pass the measure, but all of us should encourage our Senators to pass this study bill. Not only does it make good cents (spelling is intentional) but it will make retirement years more enjoyable for millions of us.

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

It is our responsibility to help our children understand the gift of freedom. Guide them and raise them with ideals of decency and discipline.

Define the heroes and establish the role models. I humbly thank every military service member for the gifts of your tremendous sacrifice and bravery.

Every day that we live free from the threat of oppression is a gift that your burden has provided.

God bless America.

Burgaw Community Christmas Celebration Dec. 13 The NC Blueberry Festival Association will sponsor the Burgaw Community Christmas Celebration Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Join local church choirs and musicians in a performance of Christmas classics. This is a free, family event. The Christmas Celebration is hosted by Middle District Missionary Baptist

Association, located at 1821 NC Hwy 53 West in Burgaw.

Come for an evening of Christmas music, prayer, scripture reading, and fellowship. Guest musicians will include Shelby Rowe (harpist), Gail 0ENNY PIANIST 2ODERICK Monroe (pianist), Sarah Daniels (violist), David Farrior (violinist) and Lori McKoy (flutist). A

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the spotlight they so desperaretly deserve as well.

It’s about time.

I am angered and ashamed when I hear the talking heads on television insulting the efforts of my nephew and others like him; Iraq and Afghanistan are entirely different from Vietnam, yet I hear much of the same garbage that was thrown around 40 years ago. I hope we don’t have a repeat of the post-Vietnam years when everyone’s nephews and nieces who come home from Southwest Asia have to wait for decades to be thanked and honored.

I hope we can stop and think for a minute that we wouldn’t have the rights we do if it weren’t for a bigger country coming in to help us throw off a repressive regime.

I hope people will stop and realize that the blame for whatever mistakes have been made in going to war overseas isn’t the fault of the soldiers.

I hope, as we recover from this historic election, that you will take a minute to find a Mr. Jimmy or a Mr. Sam or a Miss Elsie or a John Thomas, and say thank you.

That’s what Veteran’s Day is about – not a day off for government workers, but a day to remember when the guns went silent, the horror stopped for a while, and America was still a great country, defended by those folks we simply call veterans.

To all who served, wherever and however, thank you.

Continued from page 3A grandfather, like John’s father, grandfather and great-grandfather, John loves his country and is proud to have served it overseas. He is proud that he could play a part in giving the people of another country the rights he has always been able to enjoy.

Unlike Jimmy and many before him, John has a network of everything from peer counselors to professional therapists if things come back to haunt him in the night. He also has a big, close-knit family with many relatives who truly understand what he went through.

What I think John deserves most, though, is something his grandfather didn’t get when he returned from Vietnam, and what his greatgrandfather didn’t receive enough of after World War II – a word of thanks.

We recently wrapped up a series on the 50th anniversary of the start of the Vietnam conflict.

In addition to being awestruck by the stories so many veterans told us, I became angry. Unlike the predessors, so many Vietnam vets never got a simple thank you. Now the veterans of Korea are finally getting a little of

Topsail Presbyterian Christmas Tea Dec. 7 4OPSAIL 0RESBYTERIAN S women are holding their annual Christmas Tea Dec. 7 from noon until 2 p.m.

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By Hope Cusick

Contributing Writer Holiday Recipes Believe it or not the holidays are just around the corner. Here are a few recipes that you might want to try for your holiday dinners. Some of them may be made in advance.

I will be presenting a Fall Cooking Workshop at the Hampstead Public ,IBRARY .OV AT P M )T is free but you must call the library to make a reservation.

Enjoy!

Zucchini raisin, nut and cream cheese loaf This bread won at the Cape Fear County Fair.

- A K E S T W O X I N C H loaves.

EGGS CUP CANOLA OIL 2 cups granulated sugar 3½ cups unbleached allpurpose flour ½ teaspoon salt

TEASPOON GROUND CINNAmon or Chinese five-Spice powder TEASPOON BAKING POWDER 2 cups grated zucchini CUP CHOPPED PECANS CUP DARK RAISINS TEASPOON VANILLA OUNCE PACKAGE CREAM cheese, softened 0REHEAT OVEN TO DEGREES 'REASE TWO X INCH loaf pans, set aside.

Beat eggs, oil, and sugar with an electric mixer. In a bowl whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, and bakING POWDER !DD DRY INgredients alternately with zucchini into egg mixture. !DD CREAM CHEESE AND VAnilla and beat. Fold in raisins and nuts. )N A DEGREE OVEN BAKE FOR MINUTES UNTIL a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let STAND FOR MINUTES THEN remove from pans and cool completely.

Pumpkin-carrot muffins -AKES ž CUPS ALL PURPOSE mOUR or whole wheat flour ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or Chinese Five-Spice powder TEASPOON BAKING SODA ½ teaspoon baking powder LARGE EGG ROOM TEMPERAture CUP CANNED PUMPKIN

2/3 cup honey 2 tablespoons applesauce TABLESPOON CANOLA OIL CUP SHREDDED CARROTS ½ cup dark raisins 0REHEAT OVEN TO DEGREES #OAT A CUP MUFlN pan with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder.

In another bowl whisk together egg, pumpkin, honey, applesauce, and oil UNTIL SMOOTH !DD THIS TO the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Do not over mix. Fold in the carrots and raisins. Spoon into cups of muffin pan.

"AKE FOR MINUTES OR until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean. Place on wire RACK FOR MINUTES THEN remove from pan and cool on a rack.

Brussels sprouts with cranberries ½ cup dried cranberries 2 pounds small Brussels Sprouts, trimmed Salt ½ cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil ž CUPS APPLE CIDER In a saucepan bring the apple cider to a boil, lower heat and let it simmer for MINUTES !DD THE cranberries and continue simmering until the liquid

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reduces to Âź cup. Remove from heat.

In a skillet bring ½ cup WATER TO A SIMMER !DD a pinch of salt and the Brussels sprouts and cook covered, shaking the pan often, until sprouts are BARELY TENDER ABOUT minutes.

5NCOVER AND TURN HEAT TO medium high then add olive oil and cook, tossing occasionally until sprouts are beginning to turn a golden BROWN ABOUT MINUTES remove from heat.

Spoon reduced cider and cranberry mixture on top of sprouts and gently toss to mix well.

Pumpkin pudding treat Makes 8 servings. n OUNCE PACKAGE INstant vanilla pudding and pie filling mix OUNCE CAN PUREED pumpkin OUNCE CAN EVAPORATED milk ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or Chinese Five-Spice powder Pinch of ground nutmeg, if desired In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together pudding mix and evaporatED MILK 2EFRIGERATE FOR minutes. Beat in pumpkin and cinnamon. Refrigerate FOR TO MINUTES BEFORE serving.

Moores Creek Battlefield annual Candlelight Tour Nov. 16 Moores Creek National Battlefield will be holding its annual Candlelight 4OUR .OV Experience the Battleground as you have never seen it before. This family friendly program will travel along the candlelit trail with stories of the EARLY DAYS OF THE !MERIcan Revolution and of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge.

Plan to arrive early to check-in and enjoy a cup of hot apple cider and give a toast to liberty!

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Burgaw plans Christmas, New Years events The Town of Burgaw is ringing in a fun-filled Hometown Christmas for the entire region to enjoy. Six events, starting November 29 and concluding with a spectacular Blueberry Drop on New Year’s Eve, include the annual tree lighting on the courthouse square, a home tour, Santa’s Workshop, and a holiday movie night. “Burgaw is a charming small town nestled in the heart of Pender County,� said Burgaw Parks & Recreation Director Cody Suggs. “The entire town is decked out for the holidays. It’s the perfect setting for memorable Hometown Christmas celebrations.�

Event details include: s4HE !NNUAL #HRISTMAS Tree Lighting, sponsored by the Town of Burgaw, featuring Christmas carols, a visit by Santa, and a flashlight Candy Cane Hunt, on November 29, 6-8 p.m. s7HAT S THE HOLIDAYS without a holiday-themed movie? Join us at the Historic Burgaw Train Depot for a showing of ELF on Dec. 6. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. s0ENDER (ISTORICAL 3OCIety will present their Christ-

mas Home Tour of historic and beautifully decorated local buildings and homes Saturday, Dec. 7, 3-7 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased at area merchants and the Pender County Museum. s3ATURDAY $EC

p.m. is Santa’s Workshop in the Historic Burgaw Train Depot. This free community event will feature photos with Santa, a gingerbread house contest and display, crafts, and cookies. s3ATURDAY $EC THE !NNUAL ,IGHTED #HRISTMAS 0ARADE STEPS OFF AT p.m. in Historic Downtown Burgaw. This event is a family favorite as Burgaw shines with Christmas spirit! To get you into the holiday mood, we guarantee there will be snow! s7RAPPING UP THE HOLIDAYS IS THE 3ECOND !NNUAL Blueberry Drop on New 9EAR S %VE *OIN US $EC

P M AS WE ENJOY THE music of Rivermist Band on Fremont Street near the Historic Train Depot. We will ring in the New Year at 7 p.m., Greenwich Mean Time – the perfect time for families to celebrate New Year’s Eve! “We’ve also included a Hometown Christmas Decorating Contest,� said

Breakfast with Santa All you can eat! $5 a plate.

Dec. 7, 2019 8-10 a.m.

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Suggs. “Stephanie Key from Pender County Tourism and I will judge the best decorated businesses, homes, churches, and nonprofit organizations who have decked the halls for the holidays. Judging will take place by Dec. 6.�

For more information about the upcoming Hometown Christmas events, CONTACT #ODY 3UGGS AT 4O ENTER A mOAT IN the Lighted Parade should contact the Burgaw ChamBER OF #OMMERCE AT

Breakfast With Santa Saturday, Dec. 14 2019 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Hampstead Women’s Club Building Pancakes, Sausage, Coffee, Juice and Milk $5 per person Children under 2 free with paying adult.

(Tickets can be purchased at the HWC Thrift Store)

Santa and his helpers will be here to make your breakfast special. Please bring your camera!

All proceeds go towards Hampstead Women’s Club scholarships.

Thursday Nov. 14 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD WILL MEET AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE information. s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM A M UNTIL P M AT .INETEEN AT /LDE 0OINT #OUNtry Club. s!L !NON MEETS 4HURSDAYS AT P M AT "ARLOW 6ISTA "APTIST #HURCH ANNEX 5 3 (WY (AMPSTEAD !L !NON IS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF ALCOHOLICS s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from P M AND ON 3ATURDAYS FROM A M UNTIL P M 'ROUP tours are available at other times by contacting the MuSEUM AT BY EMAIL AT PENDERHIST HOTMAIL COM Friday, Nov. 15 s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. s4HE 3ONS OF #ONFEDERATE 6ETERANS #OMMANDER *OE (ENSON 0ENDER #OUNTY 'RAYS #AMP MEETS THE third Friday of each month at the Pender County LiBRARY 3 #OWAN 3TREET IN "URGAW AT P M Monday Nov. 18 s4HE "URGAW ,IONS #LUB MEETS AT P M THE THIRD Monday of each month at Burgaw Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Members do not have to live in Burgaw to be a member of this service organization. &OR MORE INFORMATION CALL !LAN +ING AT Tuesday, Nov. 19 s!L!NON MEETS EVERY 4UESDAY AT P M AT THE (OLY 4RINITY %PISCOPAL #HURCH $EERlELD $RIVE IN (AMPSTEAD !L!NON IS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES OF ALCOHOLICS s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF 4OPSAIL )SLAND !REA MEETS EVERY Tuesday, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Southern Roots 'RILLE %AST /CEAN 2OAD (WY (OLLY 2IDGE !LL are welcome! If you’d like more details, email kiwanis.

TOPSAIL GMAIL COM Wednesday Nov. 20 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE 3URF #ITY 7ELCOME #ENTER .ORTH 3HORE $RIVE #ALL for more information s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY AT P M AT THE /LDE 0OINT #OUNTRY #LUB #OUNTRY Club Drive in Hampstead.

Thursday, Nov. 21 s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF (AMPSTEAD MEETS EVERY 4HURSDAY AT A M AT THE 3AWMILL 'RILL ON (WY IN (AMPSTEAD s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM NOON P M AT THE 3URF #ITY #OMMUNITY #ENTER #ALL FOR MORE information. s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR FREE (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from P M AND ON 3ATURDAYS FROM A M UNTIL P M 'ROUP tours are available at other times by contacting the MuSEUM AT BY EMAIL AT PENDERHIST HOTMAIL COM s7OMEN IN .ETWORKING MEETING EVERY 4HURSDAY FROM A M UNTIL P M AT .INETEEN AT /LDE 0OINT #OUNtry Club. s3URF #ITY 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 4HURSDAY P M AT the Topsail Moose Lodge.

Friday Nov. 22 s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

Tuesday Nov. 26 s!L!NON MEETS EVERY 4UESDAY AT P M AT THE (OLY 4RINITY %PISCOPAL #HURCH $EERlELD $RIVE IN (AMPSTEAD !LANON IS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES OF ALCOHOLICS s4HE +IWANIS #LUB OF 4OPSAIL )SLAND !REA MEETS EVERY Tuesday, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Southern Roots 'RILLE %AST /CEAN 2OAD (WY (OLLY 2IDGE !LL are welcome! If you’d like more details, email kiwanis.

TOPSAIL GMAIL COM Wednesday Nov. 13 s!LCOHOLICS !NONYMOUS WILL MEET FROM P M AT THE 3URF #ITY 7ELCOME #ENTER .ORTH 3HORE $RIVE #ALL for more information s4HE #OASTAL 0ENDER 2OTARY #LUB MEETS EACH 7EDNESDAY AT P M AT THE /LDE 0OINT #OUNTRY #LUB #OUNTRY Club Drive in Hampstead.

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Pender County teachers receive grants for their ‘Bright Ideas’ Six Pender County teachers won $5,866 in Bright Ideas grants from Four County EMC. “The Bright Ideas grant winners are making a real difference for students,” said Gay Johnson, Director of Corporate Communications of Four County EMC. “Their creative projects will no doubt help students reach their full potential

and spark higher interest in learning for years to come.”

A list of the teachers and projects from Pender County is included in the chart below.

In total, Four County EMC awarded $19,860 to 19 teachers in Bladen, Duplin, Pender and Sampson counties this year. Four County EMC has contributed more

than $455,360 to local teachers through the Bright Ideas program since the program began in 1994.

“North Carolina’s electric cooperatives collectively awarded more than $12.2 million for approximately 11,699 projects benefitting more than 2.3 million students in our state over the past 25 years. “Education is key in building and main-

Pender High School Winners (L-R) Thomas Herren, Principal Caroline Godwin; accepting for Jared Pinkston and Asst. Principal Shanika Mack accepting for Tim McAuliffe.

taining strong communities. At Four County EMC, we are proud to support the communities we serve by supporting the educators who shape our future leaders,” added Johnson.

The tearchers are: s % L I Z AB E T H % DW A RD S (Trask High) $1,966 s*ARED 0INKSON 0ENDER High) $1,000 s4IM -C!ULIFFE 0ENDER

High) $486 s4HOMAS (ERREN 0ENDER High) $536.50 s*ESSICA #ROSON 4RASK High) $235.50 s-ARGO -ELTON 0ENDER Early College) $1,642 Bright Ideas grant applications are collected each year through midSeptember, and winning proposals are selected in a competitive evaluation pro-

cess by a panel of judges.

The application process will reopen for interested teachers in April 2020.

North Carolina K-12 teachers may learn more at www. ncbrightideas.com.

Four County EMC serves more than 32,500 members in Pender, Bladen, Duplin, Sampson, Columbus and Onslow counties.

Heide Trask High School winner Jessica Croson (not pictured Elizabethtown Edwards).

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Pender Early College High School – Margo Melton and class.

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We might start out with just a few little guys but it can build quickly like it did a few years ago when we ended up wall-to-wall-towall-to-wall (we have a lot of walls!) with 92 turtles.

That was pretty unusual, but again, you just never know.

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their specific needs so we have a very large inventory of the world’s finest tanks in various shapes and sizes; from small, like something you’d store your sweaters in, to some large enough for a water aerobics workout.

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As for me and my house Rev. Ken Smith Contributing Writer Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve the Lord.

And if it seems evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day who ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Joshua 24:1415 There was a time when the culture paid close attention to the church. In fact, it wouldn’t be an overstatement to say there was a time when society was even molded by the actions of the local church. When my grandfather was pas-

toring in the 1970s, it was not uncommon for the local school, recreational league or civic club to call him to check the church calendar before they scheduled an event.

Part of the reasoning I think those groups did so was because they still had a respect for the churches in the community and they also knew church members would not miss church for some extracurricular activity. However, that time has long past and our culture has radically changed.

The early history of Christianity is recorded in the book of Acts, which tells about the birth of the church on the Day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit filled Jesus’ disciples, how it grew rapidly and its success in spreading the message of salvation to the entire world.

Acts chapter two reminds us of that special

day, When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.

And suddenly, there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.

And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves. And they rested on each one of them.

The early church was so effective because it was made up of individuals that were committed to Jesus and His ministry.

British evangelist G. Campbell Morgan proclaimed, “The reason why men do not look to the Church today is that she has destroyed her own influence by compromise.�

The early church saw growth by the thousands in just one day. They didn’t have a clever marketing program, fancy sermon titles or any gimmick that so many churches use to-

day. The sick were healed, lives were transformed by the gospel and people were excited to meet with other believers. All this happened while Christians were being hunted and persecuted by a sinful world.

Why have many in the modern church lost their passion for the gospel?

Could it be that many believers have invited the Devil to the party and now wonder why he wants to dance with them?

Charles Haddon Spurgeon wrote, I believe that

one reason why the church of God at this present moment has so little influence over the world is because the world has so much influence over the church.

If these words were true in 1867, then how much more tangible are they today? Please don’t think that I’m against going to the beach or mountains for a vacation, but if that getaway is more important than supporting your local church, then there might be a spiritual problem.

I’m also not against children playing sports or

being part of the scouts, but when those activities become more important than God, we have allowed the world to win.

Today, will you search your heart and see what is most important in life? It can be very easy to compromise our convictions to remain friends of the world.

However, if we are so friendly with the world, then we might be looked at as enemy of God. Be willing to say today, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.�

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Hampstead Women’s Club donates to local schools

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Hampstead Women’s Club (HWC) has been busy making donations to local schools, as well as planning their annual holiday events. The club recently gave $800 to South Topsail Elementary School for its Merry Market, an event planned for its Exceptional Children’s program. The school also received $600 for supplies for the program and $1,500 for new books for the school’s media center.

In addition, Hampstead Women’s Club provided Topsail Elementary School’s Exceptional Children’s program with $850 for supplies. Another $2,400 went to the Music, Art and Exceptional Children’s programs. North Topsail Elementary was given $500 for supplies for its Exceptional Children’s program.

Topsail High School Music Boosters were provided with $2,000 for their program, as well.

The group of HWC volunteers is planning to hold their general meeting Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. At the meeting, they will be voting on next year’s board members.

Hampstead Women’s Club is also finalizing all the details for two upcoming events in December, the Annual Christmas Bazaar as well as Breakfast with Santa.

The Annual Christmas Bazaar is a favorite event for the Hampstead Community every year. The threeday sale will be held Dec. 5 from noon until 6 p.m., Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Shoppers can expect to find a broad selection of items including Christmas trees, decorations, dishes and gifts for that special someone. There will also

be clothing, jewelry, baked goods and much more.

Breakfast with Santa will take place Dec. 14 from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m. at the Hampstead Women’s Club Building. Santa’s elves will be serving pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice and milk.

The cost is $5 per person, and children under two years of age will be admitted free with a paying adult.

Tickets can be purchased at the HWC Thrift Store before the event.

Hampstead Women’s Club is located at 14435 Hwy. 17 N. Santa and his helpers will be there to make your breakfast with Santa special. Those who attend are encouraged to bring their cameras. All proceeds go towards Hampstead Women’s Club scholarships.

Hampstead Women’s Club, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was established to simply serve our

community. The group’s mission is to be good stewards of the generous donations and to offer a quality thrift store for the benefit of the community. Membership to the Hampstead Women’s Club is open to both women and men over the age of 18. Annual dues are $15 per year and require a minimum of 6 hours per month of volunteering in the thrift store, or $25 for social membership.

The greater Hampstead community donates gentlyused items, the volunteers sort through them and display them for sale. The proceeds from the thrift store are donated back to the community through charitable donations.

The HWC also owns and operates the Hampstead Women’s Club Building, which is available to rent for family reunions, bridal showers, weddings and special events.

Free entrepreneurship workshop Nov. 16

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer Starter U with the Brian Hamilton Foundation, in partnership with Veteran Owned, Veteran Grown (VOVG), will present a free entrepreneurship workshop at Mema’s Chick’n & Ribs. The event will be held Nov. 16 from noon until 6 p.m. Starter U will give attendees the opportunity to participate in specialized free training. This training is designed to help the beginning entrepreneur develop the skills to be successful in their business endeavors.

“We’ve teamed up with an organization called the Brian Hamilton Foundation,” began Bill O’Brien of VOVG. “Just recently I was at the NC Veterans Business Association meeting in Raleigh and I finally got to sit down and talk to Brian Hamilton and his group. We got together and planned this event, and we’ll hopefully be doing quite a few

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Continued from page 1A solidarity, to others whose lives have been touched by rising sea levels, wild fires, and storms of major proportions.

Old-school, over-head projectors, with hand-made transparencies, combined with live action, both before and behind, an 18-foot, hand held screen, to create a theater experience, described by judges as making one feel like they were “seeing a cutting edge Off Broadway play.” A foley cart, with onthe-spot sound effects, drew viewers into each scene.

The audience sat transfixed as the story of a little girl, who had lost her family in a flood, journeys, with

more. Brian Hamilton is a philanthropist and he’s local to the area here. He does free training on how to be a successful entrepreneur for military spouses, veterans, even kids. It’s a very successful program. It works out really well, and we will be at Mema’s Restaurant to put on the very first part of the program and introduce people to it.”

After the initial training, those who would like to be involved in the program will be able to get online and sign on to gain access to additional training and resources. The program is completely self-paced, plus participants will have the benefit of peer support groups as they move through the process. The event was planned with military families in mind, but anyone who wants to become an entrepreneur can participate.

According to his website, Brian Hamilton is an entrepreneur who has decades of experience startthe help of an unlikely guide, to visit the Moon, Sun and Wind, learning, from each, that she is not helpless, that she can make a difference and that change begins with “The Man In The Mirror”.

Harrell and his students are now busy tweaking their play for the NC State Play-Offs, in Greensboro Nov. 21-22. They plan to share their award winning play with their proud parents, classmates and community, as a fund-raiser, to pay the expenses of the next level of competition.

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ing businesses across a range of industries including landscaping, real estate and technology. He uses his first-hand knowledge of the challenges people face in breaking out of socioeconomic categories, along with his entrepreneurship experience, to help historically disadvantaged groups to create and grow businesses.

After graduating from Duke in 1990, Brian was the minority business consultant for the SBA in North Carolina. While he was in North Carolina, he met his friend, Reverend Robert J. Harris, who he eventually began working with to help people in prison start their own businesses - which became the basis for Inmates to Entrepreneurs. He also started a chain of coin laundromats in inner cities designed to improve people’s laundry experience by developing community and providing better services. Some of these services included

Mom’s Day Thursday, Free Dryer Wednesday and Bible study groups.

“If anybody comes that already has a product that they want to promote, we’ll have table areas where they can set up and promote themselves and their product. This is not a class for somebody who already has a business degree and knows everything. This is for the very beginner who thinks that they can be an entrepreneur, but they don’t yet have the tools put together to do it.

Everybody’s got the tools to do this, but they really just need to unlock them. I think there are a lot of people that would be shocked to see how successful they could be if they pushed it a little bit further. Consider it almost like a Burgaw Shark,” said O’Brien.

Mema’s Chick’n & Ribs is located at 602 US-117 in Burgaw. For more information or to reserve a spot, visit Veteran Owned Veteran Grown on Facebook.

Obituaries Phyllis Davis Hahn BURGAW -- Phyllis Davis Hahn, age 80, of Burgaw and formerly of Castle Hayne passed gently from her earthly life Sunday, November 3, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born Sept. 19, 1939 in Duplin County, one of eight children born to Guy and Mary Williams Davis. Also remembered is her husband, Carroll Hahn who preceded Phyllis in death.

Surviving are her daughter Teresa Watkins, son, Steve Buck and wife, Tina, g randchildren, Tif fany MacNeil, Stephen Buck, Joshua Watkins, Heather Cowan, Brittany Henderson and Me gan Moore; great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Christian, Braxton, Aubrey, Ashlyn, Aubree, Jaxon, Louka, Danielle, Kage and Kash; brothers, Bob Davis and wife, Joyce and Leon Davis and wife, Sally; many extended family and friends.

For many years Phyllis was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church.

Not only was Phyllis a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and sister,

but a generous friend to all who knew her. She was an excellent seamstress and also enjoyed spending time reading. We were blessed to learn many valuable life lessons from Phyllis during her 80 years, among them was to give of one’s self and leave the world a better place. She will be remembered for her radiant smile, Christian spirit and love of her family.

The family received friends at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at QuinnMcGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw with funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Jay Knolls conducted the service.

Burial followed in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington.

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

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Councilman Red Robbins was cautious about the project, concerned about wetlands and the possibility of flooding in the area proposed for development.

“Its flooded a lot on that side of Hwy. 117. We have all seen it. This is something we need to think about and be cautious of,” Robbins said. “I’d like to see where the development is proposed in there.”

Town manager James Gantt was tasked by the board to bring detailed information on the area, including flood maps, to the next board meeting.

Continued from page 1A two phases. The expansion project would also provide extra sewer capacity for the possible expansion of the Creekside neighborhood, which is under consideration by developers.

Burgaw Finance Officer Wendy Pope reported the money was on hand to fund the project.

“This is what our development fees are for – to pay for this type of activity.

When you add it all up, we have a little over $3 million in the fund, which was created for us to grow,” said

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Bill Howard Outdoors

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist

Several years ago, I was bowhunting for deer with a hunt I had won at the Dixie Deer Classic in Raleigh. It was what you would call semi-guided, meaning you were shown the boundaries of the land, the stand locations, and were given room and board for a few nights. If you were fortunate enough to take a deer, they would help retrieve the downed animal and quarter and store in a freezer for you throughout the duration of the hunt.

There were rules however. You could take as many doe as you wanted. You could only take a buck if it had either eight points, the rack was wider than the ears, or the animal was injured severely.

The buck rule was to help in harvesting larger more mature bucks on the hunt.

This is similar to how many states, hunt clubs, and other guide services do to encourage the growth of larger more mature bucks.

Now to go in depth a little more, trophy hunters, especially those that spend big money on hunts, will scour data to find the places that offer the best odds of taking a large deer, even a record book size deer. This also goes for people looking to find land to set up a guide service, as they want those hunters with the big bucks to spend money with them for, well, big bucks.

If you are looking for a record book deer, such as a Boone and Crockett or Pope and Young, the place to go is those record books. They will list not only the states, but the counties where the deer are taken, and from there you can data mine how many record book deer were taken in certain counties.

Whether a guide service touts record book deer on their land or not, if there has never been a deer recorded in the record books from that county, the odds of taking a record book deer there is very slim. However, if you have a county that has hundreds of record

Of course, that has changed now. The state is overrun with deer. Take a drive around midnight, even in the city limits of whatever city you want to pick, and if you look hard enough you can find a deer.

There is no longer a worry about where you can take a deer. The question how is how big of a deer will you be able to take. While the state does produce a few large deer that can make record books each year, it still pales in comparison to other states, and even some counties in other states.

So, in this whole research and date mining thing that has become the way of any and all things, perhaps it would be worth while for North Carolina to implement a different strategy when reporting a deer harvest. Instead of reporting the county and whether the deer was antlered or not, maybe we should have to

book sized deer, then the odds have increased greatly for taking your own.

This is why you will see many hunters set aside a week each year to hunt places in Ohio, Iowa or Kentucky, and usually in just a handful of counties in those states. That is because the big deer are not only taken there, but there is a robust bloodline, proper food and mineral growth, and proper deer management practices in place that are conducive of large mature bucks.

North Carolina isn’t known for large deer. We have an overabundance of deer and very liberal hunting practices to try and keep the state’s herd at a manageable number. It used to be where if you were hunting in North Carolina, you looked for counties that had deer. The population was very low and just taking a deer was considered an accomplishment.

report how many points the deer has. It is an easy thing to count, even if you were fortunate enough to take a non-typical 33-point deer with drop tines and three branches.

Sure, you may have hunters that then target the counties harder that report the largest deer, but it should also lessen the pressure on the counties that historically produce an average of 6 points and allow them to grow past 2 ½ years old.

Maybe then, as things balance out, North Carolina can become a destination for whitetail deer just as it is with black bear.

–Bill Howard is a lifelong North Carolina resident and hunter. He is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Bowhunters Association.

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Town of Burgaw Government News November 14, 2019 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Fire Fighter/Apparatus Operator - The Town of Burgaw (pop. 4,200) is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Fire Fighter/Apparatus Operator to perform firefighting and rescue operations in the District. Other duties include performing maintenance of vehicles and fire station, and representing the Department to the public at various events.

Requirements: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and three (3) years of experience in firefighting and one (1) year as a driver operator; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Please see detailed job description for certification requirements. Salary range is $31,983 – $44,776 based on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefit package. Qualified applicants may pick up applications and a detailed job description at the Town of Burgaw Municipal Building located at 109 N. Walker St, Burgaw NC or on our website. Please return completed applications and resumes to Kimberly Rivenbark at 109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 or krivenbark@burgawnc.gov. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on November 18, 2019. Posted November 4, 2019. EOE HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS IN BURGAW Please visit our website or Facebook page for more information!

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Pender County

Agenda Board of County Commissioners Meeting Monday, November 18, 2019 @ 4:00 PM Pender County Public Assembly Room 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC

CALL TO ORDER

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INVOCATION

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

5.

PUBLIC INFORMATION PUBLIC COMMENT

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

9.

Approval of Minutes: November 4, 2019.

7.2.

Resolution Accepting Petition to add Katydid Court, Chuckanut Drive, and Bay Blossom Court in the Mill Creek Ridge at Deerfield Subdivision, Hampstead, to the State Maintained System.

7.3.

Approval of OSBM Grant Agreement and Funding for Courthouse Repairs.

7.4.

Approval of Lease Agreement between the Parks Foundation of Pender County Inc and Pender County.

7.5.

Approval of Purchase Order to Central Carolina Holdings for Disposal of Scrap Tires for FY 2020: $53,000.

7.6.

Designation of Applicant's Agent for the State of North Carolina for the Pender County Housing Authority - Hurricane Florence.

APPROVALS AND RESOLUTIONS 8.1.

Approval of Betterment Agreement for US 17 Sidewalks and Purchase Order to the North Carolina Department of Transportation in the amount of $68,272.00 for Phase 1.

8.2.

Proclamation Recognizing the Hampstead Women’s Club for 60 Years of Service to the Hampstead Community.

8.3.

Consideration of the Selection and Approval of a Purchase Order to Progressive Construction L.I. in the amount of $504,900.00. for Hurricane Matthew Elevation #2.

8.4.

6:00 PM

Approval of a Budget Amendment for Funding of the Hampstead Well Construction Project.

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

The public will take notice that the Town Council of the Town of Surf City, North Carolina, has called a public hearing at 6:30 pm, or as soon thereafter as possible, on the 3rd of December 2019, at Surf City Community Center on: •

Subdivision Text Amendment: Appendix B Article VI. Section 7 Streets (f): Design standards for street to be accepted to Surf City Street System

APPOINTMENTS Approval of an Appointment to the Pender County Advisory Board of Health.

ROCKY POINT WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT 10.1.

Consideration of Approval of a Proposal and Purchase Order with Applied Resource Management for Test Wells & Associated Services: $43,587.00.

10.2.

Consideration of the Approval of a Contract and Purchase Order with McKim & Creed for Engineering Services: $285,620.00.

11.

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

12.

CLOSED SESSION (IF APPLICABLE).

13.

7PM PUBLIC HEARINGS: SPECIAL USE PERMITS/ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS/ RESOLUTIONS 13.1.

14.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

Town of Surf City Government News November 7, 2019 November 14, 2019

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9.1.

10.

November 14

Update on Pender County Courthouse Remediation and Repairs

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TOWN CALENDAR

TOWN OF BURGAW Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: mail@burgawnc.gov Web: www.burgawnc.gov

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Friday, November 29 Friday, November 29 Friday, December 6 Saturday, December 14 Saturday, December 14 Tuesday, December 31

Resolution Requesting Approval of an Update to the Pender County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and 47 Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panels in Western Pender County.

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PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions/Committees: # of Vacancies 4

Name of Board Advisory Board of Health Board of Adjustment Jury Commission Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

Parks and Recreation Board Southeastern Economic Development Commission District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

3 1 7 1 1

Positions/Categories Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist***, Public Member District 1, District 2, District 4 Public Member Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking At-Large Citizen Representative

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

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: November 18, 2019 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 PM LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 Zoning Text Amendment Pender County is requesting the approval of an update to the Pender County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Along with the Ordinance update, Pender County is also requesting approval of 47 Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panels that were issued to Pender County in August 2014 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. All FIRM panels under consideration are located in western Pender County.

A detailed description of the proposed changes and the updated FIRM panels are available in the Pender County Planning and Community Development Department Offices.

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

NOTICE OF HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURES

Pender County Government Offices will be closed on the following dates in observance of Thanksgiving: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Thursday, November 28, 2019 Friday, November 29, 2019

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, November 14, 2019, Page 10A

Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Jerry Clay Thompson, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Jerry Clay Thompson, to present them to the undersigned on or before January 20, 2020 at 205 Ashley Brook Ct., Cary, NC 27513 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 24th day of October, 2019.

Cristen M. Hepler 205 Ashley Brook Ct., Cary, NC 27513 #8866 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER In Re the Estate of Erla Adell Hall, Deceased Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Erla Adell Hall, Deceased, late of Duval County, Florida, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, corporations and/or other legal entities having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned at the address given below on or before 01/24/2020—or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

On this day, October 24, 2019.

April Collum, Personal Representative c/o Sherman Law, P.C.

by Scott G. Sherman, Attorney for the Personal Representative 3965-B Market Street Wilmington, NC 28403 #8867 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19

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 Robert Leroy O’Quinn, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Robert Leroy O’Quinn, to present them to the undersigned on or before February 6, 2020 at 1013 Shepard’s Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 31st day of October, 2019.

Carol Reece Patricia Gales 1013 Shepard’s Road Hampstead, NC 28443 #8869 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-69 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

WILLIAM TIMOTHY CARTER, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 1, Oak Grove Subdivision, Parcel ID Number 421522-3657-0000 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 December 16, 2019.

This day, October 24, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8877 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Lillian Marie Phillips Elks, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of February 2020, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 7th day of November 2019.

William H. Harding, Executor 1085 Lillington Lane Rocky Point, NC 28457 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8885 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MELTON L. MARTIN 19 E 447 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Melton L. Martin, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I. Nunalee, Resident Process Agent of the decedent’s estate, on or before February 1, 2020 at PO Box 598, Hampstead NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Resident Process Agent.

Estate of Melton L. Martin c/o Mark I. Nunalee MARK I. NUNALEE PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8870 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-148 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

SANDRA LEE HIGGINS GIL, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 18 D Battleground Estates, Parcel ID Number 2265-682614-0000 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 December 16, 2019.

This day, October 24, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8873 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-69 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

WILLIAM TIMOTHY CARTER, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 1, Oak Grove Subdivision, Parcel ID Number 4215-22-3657-0000 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 December 16, 2019.

This day, October 24, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8876 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-148 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

SANDRA LEE HIGGINS GIL, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 18 D Battleground Estates, Parcel ID Number 2265-682614-0000 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 December 16, 2019.

This day, October 24, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8872 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1086 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO LAWYER SIDBURY WHO MAY ALSO BE KNOWN AS THOMAS LLOYD SIDBURY, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO LAWYER SIDBURY WHO MAY ALSO BE KNOWN AS THOMAS LLOYD SIDBURY Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 3.5 acres more or less, Parcel ID Number 4225-96-39120000 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 December 23, 2019.

This day, November 1, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8884 11/7, 11/14, 11/21/19

Legal Notices Legal Notices EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Catherine Ruth Fallon Smalley (aka Katherine Ruth Smalley), deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 7th day of February 2020, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 7th day of November, 2019.

Karen L. Staerkel 405 Ridge Road Wilmington, NC 28412 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8886 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-622 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

MICHAEL LINDSAY LAWING, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 11 Belvedere, Parcel ID Number 4203-66-1835-0000 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 December 16, 2019.

This day, October 24, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8880 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-622 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

MICHAEL LINDSAY LAWING, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 11 Belvedere, Parcel ID Number 4203-66-1835-0000 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 December 16, 2019.

This day, October 24, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8881 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-148 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

SANDRA LEE HIGGINS GIL, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 18 D Battleground Estates, Parcel ID Number 2265-682614-0000 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 December 16, 2019.

This day, October 24, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8871 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19

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 Charles E. Rice, III, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Charles E. Rice, III, to present them to the undersigned on or before February 13, 2020 at Rice Law, PLLC, P.O. Box 998, Wilmington, NC 28402 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment.

This the 7th day of November 2019.

Mary Susan Rice, Executor Mark Spencer Williams, Attorney for the Estate Rice Law, PLLC 401 Chestnut Street, Suite G, Wilmington, NC 28401 P.O. Box 998, Wilmington, NC 28402 #8888 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-148 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

SANDRA LEE HIGGINS GIL, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 18 D Battleground Estates, Parcel ID Number 2265-682614-0000 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 December 16, 2019.

This day, October 24, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8874 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-148 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

SANDRA LEE HIGGINS GIL, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: SANDRA LEE HIGGINS GIL Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 18 D Battleground Estates, Parcel ID Number 2265-682614-0000 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 December 16, 2019.

This day, October 24, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8875 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William E. Marsh Jr., late of Hampstead, 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 Blackburn & Ording PLLC, P.O. Box 895, Hampstead, NC 28443, on or before the 11th day of February, 2020, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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

This the 7th day of November 2019 Dustin Harrison , Executor of the Estate of William E. Marsh Jr. Kenneth Ording Attorney at Law, Blackburn & Ording PLLC P.O. Box 895 , 712 Country Club Drive , Hampstead, NC 28443 910-329-0214 #8887 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/19 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY Special Proceedings No. 19 SP 149 Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Date of Sale: November 19, 2019 Time of Sale: 2:00 p.m.

Place of Sale: Pender County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: Michael William Shearman Address of Property: 265 Horseshoe Loop Road Burgaw, NC 28425 Deed of Trust: Book : 3466 Page: 208 Dated: May 15, 2008 Grantors: Michael William Shearman Original Beneficiary: Local Government Federal Credit Union CONDITIONS OF SALE: Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required

by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases.

This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax.

A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the 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

Legal Notices Legal Notices liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

Residential real property with less than 15 rental units, including singlefamily residential real property: an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 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 notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Dated: 10/15/19 ______________________________ Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. Posted on 10/15/19

Exhibit A ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE CIT Y OF BURGAW TOWNSHIP, PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT 29 OF HORSESHOE ESTATES ACCORDING TO A MAP THEREOF DULY RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 22 AT PAGE 130 OF THE PENDER COUNTY REGISTRY, REFERENCE TO WHICH MAP IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. #8868 11/7, 11/14/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-621 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

MICHAEL LINDSAY LAWING, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 12 Belvedere Plantation, Parcel ID Number 420366-2721-0000 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 December 16, 2019.

This day, October 24, 2019.

Scott G. Sherman, State Bar # 17596 Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar # 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel/fax); tammy@shermanandrodgers.com #8878 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-621 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

MICHAEL LINDSAY LAWING, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lot 12 Belvedere Plantation, Parcel ID Number 420366-2721-0000 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 December 16, 2019.

This day, October 24, 2019.

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Pirates down N. Brunswick, draw New Hanover in playoff first round

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Prior to the final two games of the regular season, Topsail High School football Coach Wayne Inman pretty much spelled things out to his Pirate players, telling them – at 6-3 – they probably needed wins over 4A Hoggard, a team they had never beaten, and in the finale at 3A North Brunswick to secure a NCHSAAAA playoff berth.

The tough and determined Pirates heeded their coach’s warnings and went out and took care of business on their end – securing their first-ever win (9-7) over the Vikings, and putting up three early scores and holding off North Brunswick in Leland to secure that valued playoff spot. But the NCHSAA and their ranking partners Maxpreps, rather than match Topsail up with an opponent they had not seen, decided Topsail was a 15-seed and matched them up in the opening

round with second-seeded New Hanover (10-1) – a team the Pirates lost to by a 51-7 score earlier this season.

So much for being “rewarded” for making the playoffs!

Senior quarterback Cody Wallis was 8-for-13 for 165 yards and threw for two touchdowns, junior wide receiver Gavin Ellis hauled in four of those passes for 117 yards and a score, and junior running back Bernie Burns ran the ball 22 times for 90 yards, scoring the Pirates’ first touchdown, as Topsail ended the regular season with a 20-13 road win at North Brunswick in a MidEastern 3A/4A Conference football game last Friday.

Topsail (8-3, 4-3) jumped out to a 14-0 lead late in the first quarter, and was never truly threatened as the Pirate defense stymied a quick and athletic Scorpion offense that came into the game averaging 27.9 points-per-game, overall, and 19.7 points-per-game in conference play.

“We weren’t as consistent as I would have liked, and I think the difference in this game was the turnovers,” said Inman, referring to interceptions by Pirates Noak Schiefelbein and Brock Dempsey to go along with two recovered fumbles. “We were able to generate enough of a ground game (110 yards on 31 carries (3.5 yardsper-carry) to open up the passing lanes, but we have to find a way to generate more offense.”

Much of the credit for the run game, and for protecting Wallis, goes to Topsail’s young offense line that lost the bulk of the starters from 2018 to graduation.

“The only returning starter on the offensive line was (senior Anderson) Connor, the rest were either didn’t see much action last year, or didn’t play at all, Inman said.

They have shown improvement throughout the year.

Up front defensively we

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Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Topsail’s Bernie Burns hits an opening and heads for the endzone to score the Pirates’ first touchdown in Friday’s win over North Brunswick.

Lee’s record performance leads Patriots past Lejeune Jadon Lee rushes for 403 yards

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The temperatures were hovering around 42 degrees at game time and the Pender Patriot football team was prepared to do battle with the one win Lejeune Devil Pups.

There was little doubt as to who would win the football game. However, how the Patriots won the game was what was exciting. Sophomore Jadon Lee needed 271 yards to reach the 1,000yard mark and the Patriot line was determined to get the young man his yards. A couple of big runs in the secStaff photo by Bobby Norris

Pender quarterback Antonio Bea looks for an open receiver down field.

ond half gave the youngster his 1,000 yards but there was work to be done.

In the words of Patriot assistant coach Johnny Bowman, “Rumble young man Rumble.” Lee eclipsed the 400-yard mark and in the process earned the mythical county rushing record. He also earned the county rushing title for 2019 in the process.

“I just wanted to win the game, “said Lee. “My offensive line worked hard for me and I just feel blessed right now.”

The Patriots started off slowly. Several holding penalties and a fumble caused the first drive to stall. However, the Pender defense did their part and the Devil pups were shut down.

Pender recovered a fumble in the Devil Pups end zone and Seth Pyland returned a punt 70 yards to give Pender a 14-0 lead. Sophomore quarterback Antonio Bea threw a nifty jump pass to freshman K.J. Robinson that covered 37 yards and found the end zone. Pender went into the half with a 20-0 lead.

Lee had just less than 100 yards in

the first half, a far cry from the 271 he needed to break the 1000-yard barrier.

That would be taken care of promptly.

The Pats scored on their first possession of the third quarter. Five straight runs by Lee netted 65 yards and a score. He added another touchdown.

This one covered 33-yards. The exciting young man found a seem late in the third frame and raced 46-yards for score. On the first play of the next possession he scored from 56-yards out. He would gain 54 yards late in the game to seal the win and the record.

Lee had 36 rushes for 403 yards and a touchdown. Sophomore quarterback Antonio Bea was 2 for 2 through the air for 65 yards and a touchdown. K.J. Robinson had a touchdown pass. The freshman also led the team with eight tackles. Junior lineman Payton Robinson had a fumble recovery for a touchdown.

Pender’s season ends with a 2-9 record. They were 2-5 in the Coastal 8 Conference.

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Post & Voice All County Volleyball Team

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The 2019 high school volleyball season was back to normal. Last years season was negatively affected by Hurricane Florence. This year the season went off without a glitch.

All three Pender County high school volleyball teams finished with a winning record. two of the three made the playoffs.

The Post-Voice would like to recognize the best of the best for 2019. s0LAYER OF THE YEAR *ULIA 3ULLIVAN 4OPSAIL The Senior setter /outside hitter had a magnificent season. She finished with 153 digs, 40 aces, 175 points, 382 assists and 72 kills. She set the pace for the talented Pirates. s#OACH OF THE YEAR n -ATT $AVIS 0ENDER Davis

is a tireless worker who gets the most out of his young ladies. He is a very good teacher of the game and is a good strategist.

The Patriots finished with a 14-10 record including a 9-5 mark in the Coastal 8 Conference. He led the Pats to the third round of the playoffs. •,ANIE "ARNHILL 4RASK The super senior captain played hard each and every time she stepped onto the floor. She finished the year with 36 aces, 129 kills, 31 blocks, 10 assists and 106 digs. Titan coach Cathy Claris described her as “a coach’s dream.â€? s-AYCE 7OOD 0ENDER This senior Outside Hitter had 110 Kills, 8 blocks, 45 aces and 65 digs. She is a tenacious competitor, one that every coach wants and needs on the team. s'IA -ARINELLI 4OP

SAIL The senior middle hitter had 209 kills, 58 aces, 131 points and 80 blocks. She is a powerful player that also plays with finesse. Has very few weaknesses. s%MILY 4HOMAS 4RASK This junior hitter had 40 aces, 114 kills, 26 blocks, 8 assists and 87 digs. She is a power player that serves and hits well. Has gotten better throughout the season. s%LLIE 0ETERSON 0END ER The senior setter finished the year with 192 assists, 17 aces and 13 digs.

She has a feel for the game and can set her teammates up well. s!IDEN -C'UIRE 4OP SAIL This solid Junior Libero plays the floor well.

She had an astounding 574 digs to go along with 34 aces and 112 pts. s"RAYDEN 3MITH 4RASK Miss Smith is an all-around

player whose skill set will be missed. She had 21 aces, 74 kills, 7 assists and206 digs. s2ILEY 'URGANUS 0ENDER This senior setter is an intelligent player with outstanding athletic ability. She had 155 assists 19 aces and seven digs. s-ADISON ,OFTON 4OP SAIL This super senior student-athlete had 141 points, 36 aces, 165 kills and 294 digs. There are not many balls that hit the floor when she is playing. s-ADALYN 7HITE 4RASK Miss White is one of the top female studentathletes in Pender County.

She had 37 aces and 222 digs. She made some unbelievable saves this season. s&AITH ,ANA 0ENDER This middle hitter is a tireless worker. She had 96 Kills, 35 blocks and 14 digs.

Dixon ends Titan season

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer One could not blame first year coach Brandon Proctor if he were to second-guess his decision to become the head coach of the Heide Trask Titan football team.

Almost anything that could go wrong throughout the season did and when the Titans rolled into their season finale verse the much improved Dixon Bulldogs, it was expected to be difficult.

The Bulldogs possess one of the better quarterbacks

in the area in Cody Motes and the Titans pass defense has struggled. The result was as expected, although Motes outdid himself, throwing for over 500 yards and five touchdowns in the 55-6 blowout.

The Bulldogs opened the scoring with a two yard run by Motes with about six minutes to go in the first quarter. Two minutes later Motes threw the first of three touchdown passes in the first half, this one covered 45-yards.

Motes ended the first half with 350-yards passing including three touchdown

tosses in the process.

The Titan pass defense had no chance against the poliched play of Motes.

The second half was to be an extension of the first 24 minutes.

It took Motes about six minutes to throw his fourth touchdown pass of the night, this one covering 55-yards.

The Titans got on the board late in the third quarter. Dylan East found Ladarius Costin for 35 yards and the score, erasing the zero on the home field scoreboard.

The two point conversion

failed.

Dixon scored late in the third frame and added a touchdown in the fourth quarter to earn the win and put the Titans season to rest.

The Titans were relegated to 164 total yards of offense. Dylan East had 87 yards passing and a touchdown. He also led the Titans with 10 total tackles.

Seth Wright finished the night with seven stops while Will Berry had an interception.

Trask finished the season with a 1-10 record.

Kaitlyn Obremski fifth, Topsail girls ninth at 3A state championships

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"Y ,EE 7AGNER Post & Voice Sports Writer A long and highly-successful season came to an end last Saturday for the Topsail cross-country teams at the NCHSAA 3A Championship meet at the Ivey Redmon Sports’ Complex in Kernersville. The Lady Pirates – behind the top-15 finishes of sisters (freshman) Kaitlyn and (junior) Makayla Obremski, and the rest of the young Lady Pirates – serving notice they are going to be in this for the long haul with a ninth-place finish.

Coming off a first-place run in the 3A East Regionals, Kaitlyn Obremski finished fifth overall, and fourth in the team placements, finishing the 3.1mile course in 18:13.39 behind three seniors and East Chapel Hill freshman Margaret Sept (4th/3rd; 18�08.08). Makayla Obremski was 14th/11th in 18:46.85 as the Lady Pirates scored 256 points

Lewis set for strong junior season at Trask

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer It is hard to believe that Anisa Lewis could have a better year than she did a year ago for her Heide Trask Lady Titan basketball team. She led the county in scoring at 19 points a clip and also averaged just under five rebounds a contest. However, if her current pattern continues, that will be the case as she improved from her freshman season to her sophomore season.

Now a junior, Miss Lewis will play under the direction of veteran coach Rodney Orr where she is expected to flourish.

Although Anisa is a very good basketball player, she is believed to be an even better soccer player.

She led the Titans in goals scored a year ago and will do so again this spring.

Anisa Lewis is set for s strong winter and spring season at Heide Trask High School.

Cuthbertson won the team title with 67 points, and North Iredell senior Jonna Strange crossed the finish line first in 17:57.85, followed by Cuthbertson senior Gabriella Castro (18:012.18), West Johnston senior Hayley Whoolery (18:04.43), Sept, and Kaitlyn Obremski.

Further helping the Lady Pirates to their ninth-place finish (out of 19 qualifying teams) were senior Bailey Wells (77/68; 20:39.79), - the only senior on the team – junior Emma Martin (96/81; 21:14.36), junior Emma Huff (111th/90th; 21:33.13), junior Skylar Libretto (117/94; 21:49.97), and freshman Lauren Pagans (119/95; 21:56.73). There were 158 runners in the race.

The Topsail boys finished 19th with 511 points.

Senior Travis Souza (94th/69th; 17:40.85 in the race won by Watuga senior Avery Cannon (15:39.00). Following Souza for the Pirates were

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senior Brendon Parrella (94th/69th; 17:54.43), senior Brandon Hayes (118th/92nd; 17:58.95), junior Hayden Rogerson 18:41.61), (157th/131st; freshman Caiden Jenkins (160th/134th; 18:43.03), freshman Michael Knipping (162nd; 136th; 18:44.51), and sophomore Brad Kimmel (171st/144th; 18:53.07).

There were 195 runners in this race. s0ENDER "OYS th IN ! The Pender boys’ cross-country team finished 17thm in the 1A State Championships last Saturday in Kernersville with 406 points., Scoring for the Patriots were senior Nick Marshall (24th/18th; 17:53.58), senior Anthony Register (119th/91st; 20:05,.65), sophomore Kamden Paluck (120th/92nd; 20:06.74), sophomore Samuel Wheeler 20:46.90), (128th/100th; junior Isaac Lewis (133rd/105th; 20:59.69), senior Tyler Guzman (136th/108th; 21:13.36), and sophomore Noah Berry

Ellis a winner for Topsail Pirate football

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Some young people are born with the ability to excel in athletics. Then there are some that through hard work and dedication have become very good. There are a few that have the God given ability and then work on their craft to become the best they can be. That is what junior Topsail football player Gavin Ellis has done.

Ellis is an offensive juggernaut for the Pirate football team. He is an outstanding wide receiver. He has the size, hands and speed to make plays that seem to be doomed. He is the go-to guy for senior quarterback Cody Wallis.

Gavin finished the regular season with an astounding 1,056 yards receiving. He also hauled in seven touchdowns along the way.

When football ends, Ellis will join the basketball team where he is expected to have a great year. Gavin Ellis is a winner.

(139th/111th; 21:16.83).

There were 147 runners in the race.

One Lady Patriot competed and that was junior Helena Moretz, who finished 60th (22:34.78) out of 135 runners. s4RASK "OYS th IN ! The Titan boys’ team was 18th (449 points) in the 2A State Championships at the same venue. Scoring for Trask were senior Luis Hernandez Perezz (48th/37th; 17:31.28), senior Nathan Reig (120th/96th; 19:04.65), senior Michael Benton (127th/10nd; 19:14.30), sophomore Louis Velasco (130th/105th; 19:16.05), senior Vladimir Sanchez Santiago (134th/109th; 19:27.99), sophomore Florentino Velasco (162nd/135th; 21:44.28), and sophomore Edgar Ramirez (163rd/136th; 21:48.44).

There were 164 runners in the race.

The lone Lady Titan to run was freshman Ainsley Heath, who finished 94th in 22:29.59).

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In My Opinion Well, its that time of year. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has sifted through the records of all the football teams in North Carolina and has filled in their playoff brackets.

All of this leads me to several conclusions.

However, the conclusion that comes to the forefront every single year is, What are these people looking at when they seed the teams? The next conclusion that I come to is that there is a blatant lack of respect for Pender County football as a whole.

If you don’t believe me look at the history.

It is littered with what I perceive to be, well, disrespect. I will not cry over spilled milk, at least not milk spilled a year or two ago. So, Let’s talk about this year.

Topsail High School had another good year.

They finished the season with an 8-3 record. Their conference record was 4-3. They beat 4A Hoggard, 4A Ashley and fellow 3A members North and South Brunswick.

Their losses were to New Hanover, Laney and West Brunswick. Both New Hanover and West were one-loss teams. The loss to Laney hurt.

What do the Pirates get for being one of the better teams in the area?

A rematch with New Hanover. Thanks a lot fellas.

To top it all off, the winner of the game will most likely face West Brunswick out of the same Mideastern Conference.

Topsail ended up a 15 seed. HUH? Say that again? A 15 seed. Is that what an 8-3 record out of a very tough Mideastern Conference gets you?

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blings. Their strength of schedule is not what it should be. After all, they play 1A Pender and 2A Trask. Yes, and they also play 4A Laney and Hoggard.

I was told today that Topsail needs to drop both Trask and Pender off their non-conference schedule. Good luck with that. Those two games are moneymakers, or at least should be. Inner county rivals should never be removed from the schedule.

However, if the truth be known, those games do hurt the Pirates strength of schedule.

I believe the system is broken. I can’t understand how and why a state would use Maxpreps rankings as a guideline. I do not like the A and AA deal either – too many teams in the playoffs. Is it all about the money?

There should be a rule in place that says two teams from the same conference should not play in the first round. I can understand the later rounds, but the first round is ridiculous.

Get rid of the A and AA thing. Pick the 16 best teams from the east and the 16 best from the west.

And one more thing. If you do not have a winning record, you don’t go to the playoffs. All of this is my opinion. However, if the folks with the NCHSAA need any advice, tell him to call me.

Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The fall sports season has come to a close with the exception of the Topsail football team. They have one more game verse New Hanover in the first round of the state 3A playoffs. Let’s take a look at the fall season and some highlights.

Freshman cross country runner +AITLYN /BREM ski had a great year. She was the top Mideastern Conference runner and made it to the state meet.

Coming off a first-place run in the 3A East Regionals, Obremski finished fifth overall, and fourth in the team placements while her sister, -AKAYLA

Bea steps up for Pender Patriot football team

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer By all accounts, the Pender High School varsity football team has had some bad luck this season. They have lost players to injuries and other unforeseen circumstances. However, the show must go on and Head Coach Tim Smith has made some decisions and called on some players that were forced to step up in the face of adversity. One of those players is Antonio Bea. Antonio was thrust into the quarterback position three weeks ago and has made the best of it. He has worked hard and has shown leadership despite being a sophomore.

Mr. Bea is a well-rounded student-athlete. He does well in the classroom and is also a member of the Beta Club. His talents are not restricted to the football field.

He also runs track during the spring.

Antonio Bea stepped up big for the Pender Patriots.

/BREMSKI was 14th/11th as the Lady Pirates finished ninth, scoring 256 points.

Senior student – athlete *ULIA 3ULLIVAN was named the Post-Voice volleyball player of the year.

She posted some amazing stats, 153 digs, 40 aces, 175 points, 382 assists and 72 kills.

Trask soccer player *USTIN %AVES was recently named the Post-Voice player of the year. Eaves did it all for the Titans. He led the team and county in goals (17) and assists (10).

In last weeks football action, Titan standout Dy LAN %AST had 10 tackles in the loss to Dixon and also threw a touchdown pass to

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Topsail to face New Hanover in first round of state playoffs

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Topsail Pirates had another very good year.

An 8-3 record along with a 4-3 mark in the Mideaster n Conference ear ned the Pirates a spot in the playoffs.

That means in the last two years the Topsail Pirate gridiron gladiators have a combined record of 17-6 overall and 9-5 in conference play. Not bad for a team that many said

would never be able to compete in the Mideastern Conference in the game of football. This just in, Head Coach Wayne Inman is very good.

What do the Pirates get for their 8-3 record, another match up with conference mate New Hanover. Whoopty freakin’ Doo! Are you kidding me?

New Hanover finished the regular season with a 10-1 record and swept the conference with a 7-0 mark.

They beat the Pirates 51-7

during the regular season.

Like I said, are you kidding me?

L e t ’s g o ove r s o m e numbers. New Hanover is ranked 15th according to the final Maxpreps rankings while Topsail is ranked 53rd. The state uses these rankings as part of the process of seeding the teams. I am not a big fan of this. You can’t tell me that there are 52 3A teams in the state that are better than Topsail. Let’s look at the game.

Topsail misses Noah Lavalle, that is a given. However, junior running back Bernie Burns has stepped up in a big way. My friend and co worker Lee Wagner calls Burns a tough little son of a gun. In the first game verse Hanover, Burns carried the ball just 12 times for 35 yards. He will have to get more carries.

Wallis was just 10 for 27 for 95 yards and one interception. This is a very good indicator of how good New Hanover’s defense is.

Wildcat quarterback Chase Nixon was 13-19 for 175 yards and two touchdowns in the first contest.

However, the big number is that Hanover had 277 rushing yards. That is where their bread is buttered.

Here’s how it goes.

First of all, Cody Wallis is as good if not better than Chase Nixon. The Pirates need to set the tone early and complete a couple of passes. The Pirate O-Line has to give Wallis some time and room to step up.

He is much better when he can step up. Give it to Burns more than 12 times in the game. If nothing else, just to make the defense think.

Defensively, the bend don’t break rule applies here. The Wildcat running game is very good. Make Nixon beat you. Stop the run at all costs.

When it is all said and done, this game is closer than the first one. The score: New Hanover 41Topsail 22.

Topsail

linebacker and kicker Jose Orellana adding the extra points after both scores.

North Brunswick (6-5, 3-4) cut into the lead to make it 14-6 heading into the intermission, but the Pirates put some additional distance on the scoreboard between the two teams when Wallis (132-for-231, 2,079 yards, 18 TDs) found junior tight end Landry Horne for a 10-yard touchdown in the third quarter. The extra-point try was blocked, leaving the lead at 20-6.

North Brunswick closed to within 20-13 in the final quarter, and was driving late in the game before the Pirate defense stiffened – forcing the Scorpions to turn the ball over on downs at their own 40-yard line

with just under two minutes left in the game.

The two-year total of 17 wins (17-6, 9-5) were the most by a Topsail football team since they were a combined 19-6 (9-5) as members of the Coastal Plains 1A Conference. Coincidentally, the coach of those Pirate teams was Bryan Davis, currently the coach at North Brunswick.

To p s a i l w i l l t r av e l to Legion Stadium in Wilmington on Friday to face conference champion New Hanover (10-1, 7-0).

The winner of that game will face the winner of Friday’s first-round game between No. 10 Union Pines (8-3) and the No.7-seed West Brunswick Trojans next Friday (Nov. 22).

passes for 117 yards and a score, and junior running back Bernie Burns ran the ball 22 times for 90 yards, as Topsail beat Nor th Brunswick and earned a bid for the playoffs. Ellis finished the regular season with 1056 yards receiving and seven scores.

This week’s top performer is Pender sophomore

Jadon Lee. The super soph went into the game needing 271 yards to reach 1,000 yards for the season. He ended the night with a school and county record 403 yards rushing and four scores. He ended the season with 1,122 yards and 11 touchdowns with the bulk of those stats coming in the last six games.

Continued from page 1A were a little better off coming into the year, and they have done a good job, for the most part, all year long.”

Burns, who rushed for 872 yards on 167 carries (5.2 yards-per-carry) and scored 11 times over 10 games since replacing the injured Noah LaValle in the first game of the season, opened the scoring for Topsail with a 21-yard touchdown scamper midway through the first quarter. Wallis and Ellis (51 catches, 1,056 yards, seven TDs) then collaborated for a 70-yard scoring strike later in the first quarter to put the Pirates up 14-0, with senior

Performers

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Topsail Senior quarterback Cody Wallis was 8-for-13 for 165 yards and threw for two touchdowns, junior wide receiver Gavin Ellis hauled in four of those

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