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Pender planner going to Surf City as new town manager Pender County Planning Director Kyle Breuer is moving to Surf City as the new town manager. Breuer, who has been with county planning for about 12 years, will take the job Jan. 15.

Breuer has led the county planning department through two major hurricanes and the aftermath, working with state officials and FEMA to provide emergency housing and longterm solutions to flooding problems in the county.

The wealth of practical experience gained through these situations was attractive to Surf City officials when looking for a new manager. “He has dealt with a lot of the things that our manager would have to do.

Kyle has a lot of education and work experience that

will serve the town well,� said Surf City Mayor Doug Medlin. “He was at the top of our list after interviewing potential candidates.�

Pender County Manager Chad McEwen says the county is losing a highly competent, great employee. “We certainly understand the opportunity this position at Surf City provides for Kyle. We support him both personally and professionally,� McEwen said. “He has had his hands full with the county regarding the hurricanes with temporary and long-term housing, and the buyout mitigation programs. He has done a great job not only for the county, but for the residents involved.�

Surf City Interim Town Manager Ashley Loftis will resume her role as finance officer.

YMCA Lower Cape Fear expands to Pender County From Staff Reports The YWCA Lower Cape Fear is working with the Trailblazers, a Pender County Exploration and Planning Committee to expand three current YWCA pro g rams into Pender County.

The programs What’s Wrong With Different?, Reach Girls Empowerment, and the Grandparent Support Network were selected

based on identified needs in the county. “The local women working on this initiative really are trailblazers. They are bringing new paths and programs to Pender County that will benefit the involved children, their families, and the community, at large. Growing community awareness and support is

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Noah Harrell shows his skill on stilts at the annual Burgaw Christmas Parade Dec. 14. The parade brought big crowds and holiday cheer to the county seat. This year’s Grand Marshal was Emily Baker, who organized the parade while director of the Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce before her retirement last year. See more photos of the event on Facebook.

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Many Maple Hill homeowners and businesses will see a reduction in their homeowners and fire insurance rates March 1.

State Fire Marshal Mike Causey announced the results of an inspection of the Maple Hill Volunteer Fire Department at a meeting there Monday.

Homeowners and businesses within five miles of the fire station will see their fire insurance classification drop from a 9E to a 5. “Residents insurance cost, depending on the value and the amount of insurance you have on your home, it could drop from $50 to a few hundred dollars,� said Pender County Fire Marshal Tommy Batson. “That applies to commercial businesses as well as residential homes.�

The state fire marshal’s office reviewed three years of data from the Maple Hill Department, looking at the department’s equipment, staff, number of calls and other information to determine the new fire rating. “A lowered ISO rating is a way the department can give back to the community through a reduction in their insurance premiums,� Batson said.

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Sand continues to be hauled on the beach at Surf City to help rebuild the dunes damaged in recent storms.

With dump trucks rolling along the Surf City beach, new sand continues to reinforce the dune line, the town has several other beach projects ready to roll.

Surf City Mayor Doug Medlin says

sand will continue to be hauled and pushed to rebuild the dunes, but two other projects – a dredging projects and a full beach renourishment – are waiting to begin. “We have a project that is shovel ready. The money has been approved in Washington, and just sitting there,� Medlin said. “This is a whole

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Pender County Arrest Report

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

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

s*ONATHAN "ISHOP 3HILOH 2OAD )VANHOW Non-support, assault on law enforcement officer, possession of heroin, driving while license revoked. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. s"RENDA "ROGDEN 7ASHINGTON #REEK $R 7ILlard. Speeding, driving while license revoked (two counts) Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. s*OSEPH #ESARE . .EW 2IVER $RIVE !PT !

3URF #ITY $RIVING WHILE IMPAIRED !RREST BY 3URF #ITY 0OLICE $8EPARTMENT s4AYLOR #HANN 4ALLOW 4RCE !PT 5NIT 3HALlotte. Felony possession of marijuana, possession with intent to manufacture.sell/distribute marijuana. Arrest

by PC Sheriff ’s Office. s(ORACE #LARK 3ANDPIPER ,N (AMPSTEAD Probation violation (three counts). Arrest by Probation Officer. s&ELIX #RUZ "AUTISTA 7 3ATCHWELL 3T "URGAW $RIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED !RREST BY "URGAW 0OLICE $EPARTMENT

s+AILE $ORSEY "LDG 2OOM 3OUTH $OUGLAS 2D $RIVING WHILE IMPAIRED DRIVING OVER MEDIAN !RREST

by N.C. Highway Patrol. s3ABRINA 'USTUS $/4 $RIVE (AMPSTEAD 3IMPLE ASSAULT !RREST BY "URGAW 0OLICE $EPARTMENT s-ICHAEL (IGHSMITH (WY 7ILLARD .ON support (two counts). Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. s4YLER (INES . 2AILROAD 3T !TKINSON 3POTlighting deer. Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. s-ICAH (OWARD 7ILLIAMS 3TORE 2OAD (AMPSTEAD Breaking/entering of automobile, larceny auto acc. Arrest

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Hampstead community gives during Christmas season

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer 4HE &OREST 3OUND COMmunity in Hampstead is continuing a neighborhood TRADITION !BOUT YEARS ago, local residents Jesse ,EA AND -ARVIN 2OZEAR came up with an idea pf a fun way to raise money for families in need at ChristMAS 4HEY ALONG WITH OTHER people in the neighborhood, would gather each year just before Christmas to cook PORK SHOULDER ROASTS 4HEY would sell the roasts and donate the proceeds to local charities.

4HIS YEAR BOTH MEN have decided to step down from leading the annual event for various reasons.

However, the tradition will CONTINUE 4HEY HAVE BEEN able to pass the torch to some younger folks in the

neighborhood. h) RETIRED THIS YEAR v began Forest Sound resiDENT -ARVIN 2OZEAR h4HE gentleman that’s taking IT OVER THIS YEAR IS $AVE Benson. About eight or TEN YEARS AGO *ESSE ,EA AND ) COOKED UP AN IDEA to cook shoulders in the neighborhood right before Christmas and sell them.

7E USUALLY CHARGE A piece for the shoulders and we make a little profit.

7HAT WE MAKE OVER COST WE give to various charities in THE NEIGHBORHOOD v 2OZEAR SAID THAT THE money typically goes to various churches around THE AREA 4HEY NOR MALLY RAISE BETWEEN

AND TO GIVE TO THE churches to distribute to their members in need. He remembers one occasion just after they started the

Pender EMS and Fire Report

Dec. 8-14 Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 180 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 51 Sloop Point Station 14 12 Hampstead Station 16 16 Surf City Station 23 4 Top. Beach Station 4 3 Union Station 5 23 Rocky Point Station 7 36 Atkinson Station 9 20 Maple Hill Station 13 2 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 Station 29 13 Type of Calls Cancelled: 32 Refusals: 41 Stand By: 0 Transported: 97 Treated/released: 10 Fire Department Reports Total Calls: 28 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 3 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 0 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 4 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 7 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 4 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 9 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 1 EMS St. 4 Top. Beach 0 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 4 Motor Vehicle Crash 5 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 14 Cancelled 5 Ocean Rescue 0

charity fundraiser that brought tears to his eyes. h7HAT REALLY KIND OF made me cry was when there were a couple of ladies in this one church, and the pastor called them out right after the service and asked them to meet HIM IN HIS OFFICE 4HEY went down there, and these were ladies weren’t going TO HAVE A #HRISTMAS )T WAS just out of the question because they were just STRUGGLING TO EAT 4HE PASTOR HANDED THEM EACH AND THEY STARTED TO CRY v SAID 2OZEAR 7HEN 2OZEAR COOKS A Boston butt, he always cooks with wood. He goes out and gets hickory and uses a big iron cooker. He said that everybody else has propane cookers now, but in the end he doesn’t know that it matters because a lot of people can’t TELL THE DIFFERENCE 4HE event is typically the weekend before Christmas, and this year it will take place $EC “A whole bunch of people in the neighborhood bring their pig cookers down to the picnic shelter at the end of the street at our marina, and we kind of circle them around and cook shoulders. ) THINK LAST YEAR WE COOKED ABOUT SHOULDERS 4HE best part about it is that

it’s kind of an all day social EVENT 7E RE ALL DOWN THERE standing around telling lies and jokes and it’s an all day party kind of thing. People come by and it’s a great SOCIAL DEAL IF NOTHING ELSE v SAID 2OZEAR "ETWEEN AND P M

those who placed their orders can come out and pay and get their shoulder.

4HEN THEY WILL TOTAL UP THE profits and distribute the funds to the previously deTERMINED RECIPIENTS ,AST year they gave money to three different churches in the area. h)T S AMAZING 7E ARE handing the reins of this over to the younger people, AND ) THINK THE PEOPLE WHO have taken it over are probably even more concerned and aggressive than we WERE ) THINK IT S PROBABLY GOING TO KEEP ON GOING ) LOVE IT v SAID 2OZEAR Forest Sound resident $A RCY ,A&EVER ADDED

h4HEY HANG OUT AND THEY cook, and people come and GO ALL DAY 4HEN BETWEEN AND YOU GO AND PICK UP THIS WONDERFUL HOT LB Boston butt and all the proceeds go to families in the community that need help. )T S A WONDERFUL GESTURE FOR everybody, even the people that are buying the roasts. )T S A GREAT TRADITION AND IT S BEING CARRIED ON v

tion Officer. s,ILLIAN 0ICKETT ,ITTLE +ELLY 2OAD 2OCKY 0OINT $RIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED EXPIRED INSPECTION STICKER

probation violation (two counts) Arrest by Burgaw Police $EPARTMENT s!NTONIO 3HARPLESS 2OCKlSH ,AKE 2OAD -APLE Hill. Parole violation. Arrest by Parole Officer. s,ENWARD 3IMPSON -ALPASS #ORNER 2OAD #URRIE 6IOLATION OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDER Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. s+RISTIN 3NIFF 7ATTS ,ANDING (AMPSTEAD Probation violation (two counts) Arrest by PC Sheriff ’s Office. s3HATAVIA 4HOMAS 'REEN (ILL #T 2OCKY 0OINT Failure to appear (two counts) Arrest by Burgaw Police $EPARTMENT

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Martin retires at CFCC Burgaw campus

By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer After many years with Cape Fear Community College, Mr. John (Edgar) Martin - a familiar face at Cape Fear Community College’s Burgaw Center in the evening, celebrated his retirement with friends and coworkers last week.

Known as the building supervisor, he is much more than that to the people who know him and interact with him on a daily basis. He is known for greeting every-

one who enters the building with a war m smile, his quick wit and genuine conversation.

At the age of 89, Martin has many accomplishments under his belt. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951 through 1955, then went back to school to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. He also met and married his wife, Peggy, while in college. He began his career at CF Pope

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On Island Time

Missy Carswell missy@ islandtime anytime.com

All Good Things It never ceases to amaze me how many hours go into one short 450-word column. It certainly supports the starving artist theory, as there are not enough hours in the day to make a good living writing prose. Of course writing books is considered more lucrative, and I do that too. Writing the book is the easy part; selling it, not so fun. I remember reading about Jack Canfield‘s challenge getting Chicken Soup for the Soul published, including going deep into debt buying his own books in order to become a New York Times bestseller. I never aspired to that. I never actually aspired to be a columnist.

I think it all started many moons ago when I got my little place on the island and felt so overwhelmed with gratitude that I wanted to share. Having a way with words and lots of ideas as I do, they continued to come and the paper continued to publish them. I’ve often wondered how many people actually read my column.

Newspapers seem to be such a thing of the past but there are still some of us who continue to love them. It was always fun hearing from time to time from people who did read it. It was usually someone at the gym, after they figured out it was me. ( I don’t look quite like my picture when working out at the gym). I did get an occasional email from appreciative readers, which was always a nice surprise.

But all good things must come to an end, and the same is true of my current column.

With 2020 comes a new focused vision for my business, investing my energy and intellect in speaking my message. As opportunities expand to keynote at conferences, I enjoy sharing my signature topic, The Art of %NCOURAGEMENT AND THE Healing Power of Humor with large live audiences.

Of course I will continue to write, as it is a requisite for good speaking.

I trust this won’t be the last time you hear from me, as I hope to contribute from time to time as appropriate adventures warrant sharing and documentation.

Sincere thanks to you for reading my column and for having an interest in my adventures. My collection reads like a diary, and awakens my spirit by rekindling old memories and reminding me just how good life is.

It has been my privilege and my pleasure to contribute to such a popular and professional publication.

Though I have never actually met any of my

Jefferson Weaver

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

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

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

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

Still, Lois was worried about having Christmas presents. She worked one full-time and two parttime jobs. Work was hard to find in a resort town in mid-winter, when the north wind froze parts of the Potomac River

Jefferson Weaver and a light snow made everyone hope for a white Christmas.

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

A handful of businesses stayed open through the winter – there were two grocery stores (she worked in one), a hardware store, a department store (where she also worked part-time) and a clothing store for the wealthier folks. They were all decorated for Christmas, and Lois enjoyed seeing the lights, even though the ice and snow were cold through her stockings and the heavy socks pulled up

almost to the hem of a home-made skirt.

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

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

Getting old can pay off Dear Savvy Senior, What types of discounts are available to baby boomers, at what age do they kick in, and what’s the best way to go about finding them?

Almost 50 Dear Almost, One of the great perks of growing older in America is the many discounts that are available to boomers and seniors.

There are literally thousands of discounts on a wide variety of products and services including restaurants, grocery stores, travel and lodging, entertainment, retail and apparel, health and beauty, automotive services and much more. These discounts – typically ranging between 5 and 25 percent off – can add up to save you hundreds of dollars each year.

So, if you don’t mind admitting your age, here are some tips and tools to help you find the discounts you may be eligible for. s!LWAYS ASK 4HE lRST thing to know is that most businesses don’t advertise them, but many give senior discounts just for the asking, so don’t be shy.

You also need to know that while some discounts are available as soon as you turn 50, many others may not kick in until you turn 55, 60, 62 or 65. s3EARCH ONLINE "ECAUSE senior discounts frequently change and can vary depending on where you live and the time of the year, the Internet is the easiest way to help you locate them.

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You can also look for discounts at TheSeniorList.com, which provides a large list of national and regional business chains that offer them, or you can Google them individually.

Just go to Google.com and type in the business or organization you’re curious about, followed by “senior discount” or “senior discount tickets.”

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If, however, you’re not the AARP type, there are other alternative organizations you can join that also provide discounts such as The Seniors Coalition or the American Seniors Association.

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

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

Her mother had invited the editor over

My Spin

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A Christmas wish list North Carolina’s unemployment rate has dropped from the 10.9 percent 2010 high we experienced following The Great Recession to 4.0 percent in October. But that’s not uniform across the state.

The low was Asheville’s 2.8 percent and the highs were Fayetteville’s 4.8 and Rocky Mount’s 4.9 percent.

Perhaps a more significant number is what these workers earn. The Brookings Institute published a report in November showing that 53 million workers between the ages of 18 to 64 - approximately 44 percent of the work force - are working in low wage jobs.

In our state Jacksonville reports 61 percent work in low wage jobs, Fayetteville has 52.9 percent, Goldsboro is 53.1 percent, Rocky Mount has 49.4 percent and New Bern is 47.4 percent. More urban areas like Raleigh have 38 percent, while Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia is 41.7 percent and Winston-Salem reports 44 percent. Brookings further states median hourly wages of these low-wage workers is $10.22, with median annual earnings of $17, 950.

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

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

The old doll didn’t look like much of an angel; it was a china doll thrown Continued on page 6A statistics reveals low wage earners are disproportionately female; Black and Latino/Hispanic workers have rates higher than their percentage in the workforce.

Nearly 40 percent are ages 25-54, with a high school diploma or less.

Their jobs are in retail sales, food service, janitorial and personal care sectors.

I’ve given you more statistics than you want, but several points are notable. The most obvious is that low-wage workers need to earn more money.

Is this the justification many claim for raising the minimum wage? Probably, but I’m not ready to jump on the $15 per hour bandwagon.

Anything that raises business costs is generally accompanied by customer price increases. Since we haven’t had minimum wage increases in some time a jump to maybe as high as $12 seems reasonable.

A corollary debate is that workers must make themselves more valuable to employers, and the pathway to added value dictates that more than a high school education is necessary. We must provide more skills training.

Instead of cutting funding for the highly successful early college high schools, where students get both their high school degree plus college credits toward an AA degree, we need to increase that funding.

These students score better than the average on test scores and will bring an estimated $92 million in increased lifetime benefits to society. And the state could redirect some of the corporate recruitment tax breaks to begin a program where we supplement paid internships, increasing that supplement if the student Continued on page 4A

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Financial moves for life’s inflection points You’ve probably heard or read about inflection points. The ter m has a specific definition in mathematics, but it’s also used widely to describe historical or technological events, such as the Industrial Revolution or the creation of the internet – events that changed human existence in some important way. However, you have personal inflection points, too – and when they occur, you’ll need to make the right financial moves.

Here are four of the most important of these inflection points, along with suggestions on dealing with them: s-ARRIAGE n 7HEN YOU get married, you and your spouse will need to discuss a variety of financial issues: What assets and liabilities do you each bring to the marriage?

Should you combine your finances or continue with separate accounts? Is one of you a “saver” while the other is a “spender”? Do you share similar investment philosophies, or is one of you much more aggressive than the other?

You don’t necessarily have to agree on everything, but you should at least try to gain enough knowledge so you can avoid unpleasant surprises, such as hidden debts, and find enough common ground so your household can advance toward your common financial goals. s.EW CHILD n 7HEN YOU welcome a new child into your family, you’ll need to make sure you have adequate life insurance.

You’ll also want to review the beneficiary designations on any existing insurance policies, as well as on your IRA and 401(k).

And if you can afford it, you may want to start contributing to a college fund, possibly using a 529 savings plan, which can provide you with tax advantages as you put money away for your child’s higher education. s$IVORCE n )T S UNFORtunate, but true: Divorce is still pretty common, and it’s neither pleasant nor cheap. You might not

be able to avoid some of the costs, such as lawyers’ bills, but if you and your ex-spouse can work together amicably, you both may be able to avoid serious financial disruptions. You’ll need to work out how to divide your financial assets, paying attention to beneficiary designations, which you may well need to change.

Also, as a newly single individual, you may need to review and revise your long-ter m investment strategy to accommodate changes in your goals and your retirement income. s2ETIREMENT n "Y THE time you retire, you will have hopefully been investing in your IRA and 401(k) or other retirement plan for several decades.

But once you do retire, you’ll need to determine how much you can afford to withdraw each year from your various retirement accounts. Your withdrawal rate will depend on your age, your asset level and your retirement lifestyle. And you’ll also want to consider other issues: Are you prepared to deal with health care costs?

Even with Medicare, these costs may be higher than they were when you were working. And how about your estate plans? Are they up to date? Have you protected your family from the possibility of your estate going through the time-consuming, expensive and public process of probate? You may need to work with your financial, tax and legal advisors to develop an effective estate strategy.

By making smart decisions following your own inflection points, you can ease the transitions in your life – wherever life takes you.

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Battle of Moores Creek Bridge DAR celebrates birthday The members had never had a Birthday for the chapter. The 20th Anniversary for the chapter was held November 2nd at the National Battlefield in Currie for which it is named. Women that worked at the park 20 years ago put their thoughts and dreams of a DAR chapter to work and that reality and Organizational Meeting took place Nov. 7, 1999.

Jane Teachey, Regent, welcomed distinguished guests: Merry Ann Wright Honorary President General (2010-2013 term) NSDAR; Mary Tatum, State Recording Secretary; Donna Rhyne, State Registrar; Meg Smith, State Assistant Treasurer; Carol Jutte, American Indian Chair; Pat Gooding, Commemorative Events Chair; Mary Aker, District VI Director; Lisa Pomeranz, District VII Director; Amanda Boyette, Fort Hancock Regent; Jo Stroud, Stamp Defiance Regent; Ellen Money, Past State Registrar (1997-2000 Term) having served in the Elizabeth Gibson Administration; Past BMCB Chapter Regents Linda Dail, Sally Spainhour, Margaret Williams and the Chapter Organizing Regent Hattie Squires. Mary McLaughlin, Stamp Defiance member and BMCB Associate member brought a very informative display of the 1600 Tories and 1000 Patriotic

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Continued from page 3A out with some other junk from one of the old homes.

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

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

At the department store, she bought a dollar’s worth of decorations with her week’s lunch money – some lace, gold embroidery floss, and tiny pearl buttons. The manager happily agreed to let her work some more hours through Christmas.

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

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

The angel was a gift to herself.

She married the editor a little over a year later, and they had a son. For de-

The Battle of Moores Creek Bridge NCDAR members and associate members officers names and gifted the audience of 50 with the known names at the actual battle of Moores Creek February 27, 1776. The guest speaker, Matthew Woods, was welcomed and presented by Sally Spainhour.

Guest speaker, Matthew Woods, Superintendent of Moores Creek National Park remarked of the debt of gratitude to those women who took the initiative to form the chapter. “ Today, you are still preserving the memory and history of those that took a stand for America’s freedom many years ago,” Woods said, as cades, her family always knew the Christmas tree was finished when Lois hung the angel.

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

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

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

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

There’s another tradition at our house, one I’m sure many of you share.

We always watch Jimmy Stewart’s movie, somewhere along the line during the season. A couple of times in that movie, someone will repeat the old saying about an angel getting its wings every time a bell rings.

That may or may not be the case – but I can guarantee that sometimes only a mother can see an angel in a trashcan.

Merry Christmas.

he kept the audience captivated.

In 1856 The Fayetteville Observer printed an article writing of the deplorable state the historic military battlefield was in. In February of that year a small group of citizens came together to hold an observance, 80 years after the battle. In 1857 the cornerstone of the Grady, or Patriot Monument was laid.

The oldest of its kind in the nation. In 1899, this group of citizens would form the Moores Creek Monumental Association, now known as the Moores Creek Battleground Association.

It was authorized to form by the NC General Assembly, who owned the park lands. This group is still active today and in the last year has become rejunivated as the 250th Anniversary of American Independence and of the battle approaches. Woods emphased the battleground association of being the longest serving friends group to any National Park. Woods told of the courageous Mrs. Edwin Clark Gregory of Salisbury, speaking on be-

half of the Daughters of North Carolina to a subcommittee in Congress to create and maintain a National Park at Moores Creek battleground.

Merry Ann Wright had delivered greetings and given the President Generals Message earlier in the program and she told of the one million membership had been reached in the Daughters history and she led a I’m one in a million cheer.

The unveiling of the Chapter Charter by Hattie Squires, Organizing Regent and Mrs. Ellen Money, State Registrar in the Elizabeth Gibson Administration was conducted. Delicious punch, cookies, cheese straws, chocolate covered strawberries and a flag design fruit tray and nuts were served.

The birthday cake was served by Jane Teachey, Regent. She is pictured with all past Regents present. Special thanks to the anniversary committee: Margaret Williams, chair; Marianne Grant; Paula Williams-James and Mary McLaughlin.

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A messed up world

By Rev. Ken Smith Contributing Writer And God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. Genesis 1:31 Our world is not as it was intended to be. We are not who we were intended to be. It doesn’t take long to read your local newspaper or watch the television and discover things have gone awry.

However, the real danger is that we now assume all that is going on in this world is normal. The brokenness, the upside-downness of it all, is expected and common, but there is nothing normal about it.

The only thing worse than assuming that it’s normal is shrugging our

shoulders and going on with our daily lives without any sense of hope that this problem might have a solution or that we may even be asked to play a part in fixing this mess.

When we muster up our courage enough to accept the valid diagnosis, an amazing thing happens: When we acknowledge that the problem is sin, not particular sin, not someone else’s mistakes or shortcomings, but our own personal and corporate evil in our thoughts, values and behavior, only then do we recognize that there’s hope. Something can be done about the problem of sin. In fact, something has been done for the problem of sin.

When it comes to sin one of my friends declares, “We’ll never receive the

prescription as long as we continue to debate the diagnosis.� God’s solution to our problem is not that we should love Him better, but that we should receive the love He offers us.

Such a great depth of love cannot help but restore us to our intended state.

Once internalized, love begins its relentless work of transforming our lives from the inside out. That transforming power, that comes only from the Holy Spirit, will make us whole and holy.

The concept of holiness brings up all sorts of images. Some that grew up in homes that professed holiness saw that life as mostly negative, joyless and strict. Sadly, those words that sound so damaging are not the full picture of how God defines

holiness. Holiness simply means being set apart for God’s purpose. We are called to be holy so that God can work in, among and through us to accomplish His divine purpose.

When this world that God created and called, “good� rejects the idea of holiness, and embraces a perverse idea of love, God is deeply troubled. Our sin is an offense to God, not because He is touchy or overly sensitive, but because it adulterates our covenantal relationship with Him. Do you really believe

that this world is as intended as it should be?

Our world is spoiled by the death of sin, and it often seems to be growing worse with each passing month.

Charles Spurgeon stated, “As the salt flavors every drop in the Atlantic, so does sin affect every atom of our nature. It is so sadly there, so abundantly there, that if you cannot detect it, you are deceived.� I wonder every day if Hollywood or in fact my own home town in North Carolina, can detect the very depths of sin

that we have sunken to?

This week I encourage you to remember that God is not done working. He still rules and reigns from the most high. When we read about shootings taken place in a Texas church or a High School football coach being told not to pray for his team, we shouldn’t be surprised.

The only solution to the problems facing us is to turn back to God. Hopefully, it’s not too late for this messed up world.

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

CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP (CF2) Ladies’ Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m.

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Obituaries

Cecil Rayvone Bland Sr. BURGAW -- Cecil Rayvone Bland, Sr., 81, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born July 5, 1938 in Craven County, the son of Jodie Abner and Annie Green Bland.

Cecil is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy Bishop Bland; daughter, Vickie B. Smith; son, Cecil R. “Ray” Bland, Jr. and his wife, Paula; grandchildren, Amanda Turner (Matthew), Brittney Holshouser (Steven), Austin Eury, Brooklyn Stephens (Patrick), and Jeremy Bland; eight great grandchildren; sisters, Annie Mae Bland and Lessie Bishop; and brother; David Bland; many nieces, nephews and extended family.

In his younger years Cecil spent many enjoy-

able hours hunting and fishing.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Martin

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He continued to teach for

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

Eddie Lynn Blizzard CURRIE -- Eddie Lynn Blizzard, 71, of Cur rie passed peacefully from his earthly life Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 31, 1948 in Pender County, the son of the late Charles Adron and Louise Flynn

Blizzard.

Lynn is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Tammy Staley Blizzard; sisters, Becky Murray and husband, Millard and Susie Goodwin and husband, Al; three nieces, one nephew; many extended family and dear friends.

A memorial service was 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Wilmington with Pastor Jim Everette conducting the service. The family received friends following the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers Tammy would like you to consider a memorial gift in honor and memory of Lynn to First Baptist Church of Wilmington, 411 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 or to Bethlehem Baptist Church, C/O Christy Williamson, 145 Longview Road, Kelly, NC 28448.

Katie Marie Harrell Gafford SMITHFIELD -- Former Pender County resident, Katie Marie Harrell Gafford, passed away Dec. 15, 2019, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, at the age of 88.

Katie was born to Alton Cephus Harrell and Katie Inez Barnhill Harrell on July 15, 1931 in Caswell Township, Pender County, North Carolina. She was

the granddaughter of John Edward Harrell and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Brock Raynor Harrell and Robert Bizzell Barnhill and Katherine “Katie” Sher man Bar nhill and sister to the late Marion Harrell and Edith Woodcock. Marie grew up in Atkinson, North Carolina, and graduated with honors from Atkinson High School. She recently remembered fondly her time playing guard on the girls’ varsity basketball team.

George and Marie had three children: Donna Kaye Gafford, George Michael “Mike” Gafford, and Linda Jo Gafford Bradshaw. After celebrating 41 years of marriage, George passed away in 1991. Marie and George had four grandchildren: Allison Gafford, Stephanie Gafford, Eric Bradshaw, and Katie Bradshaw and five great grandchildren,

Lillian, Karson, Nataleigh, Greyson, and Connor.

Graveside service will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at Woodcock Cemetery, Beatty’s Bridge Road, Atkinson, N.C. Rev. Ken Smith will conduct the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SECU Hospice House, JHF – Hospice Fund, P.O. Box 1376, Smithfield, NC, 27577.

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

Pender County Schools for the next thirty years and until his retirement.

He remembers teaching when schools were racially segregated, and it was during the transitional period of integration when he was transferred to Pend-

erlea School. He remained there for the remainder of his teaching career.

A f t e r re t i r i n g f ro m Pender County Schools, Martin took on another career at Cape Fear Community College, which was Cape Fear Technical Insti-

tute at the time. Since the beginning, he has worked as an evening supervisor.

In the past, he traveled to various locations to check on classes being held at community centers and churches. After that, he began supervising the Burgaw Center.

Tammie Parris, Director of Continuing Education for Cape Fear Community College in Pender County, spoke at the celebration.

“This is not goodbye,” began Parris. “It’s a ‘See you later party.’ Mr. Martin has been with the college for many, many years. On behalf of myself - and I have only had the privilege of knowing him for four years technically, and ev-

eryone here, I must tell you that you are an inspiration to everybody that knows you and comes in contact with you. We are going to miss you terribly, consistently being here. Please stay in touch.”

Parris went on to thank Martin for everything that he does,not only at the college, but in Pender County in general. She praised him for constantly recruiting GED and Adult High School student, always encouraging young men and women to do better and be better. She told Martin that he is a prime example of “what they should be and how they should be.”

Ivy Simpson, a coworker of Martin’s for the last two decades, remembers

the early years when they worked together at the college. “ M r. M a r t i n a lw ay s came around with a smile.

He would check attendance and he wanted to know how things were going.

There’s so much I learned from Mr. Martin. He was a person that always encouraged the students, and he always set the example of treating people the right way.”

Martin responded, “I love everybody and I know I’ve got friends. I appreciate everything. It’s really great seeing so many people here tonight. Everybody has been so good to me over the years and it’s all good.”

Pender EMS and Fire is planning a Santa ride on the Fire Truck on Friday, December 20th, from approx.

5pm to 8pm, of course weather permitting.

Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew

Hampstead resident and former Chief of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Department Johnnie James was killed in a car crash in Carteret County Dec. 13. James was well-known for more than 15 years in fire service including emergency services.

He was also known for his barbecue catering business. James’ body was escorted Monday from the crash site through Surf City and to Wallace, where James was from originally. James is pictured above cooking pancakes at the Breakfast with Santa event in Surf City in 2014.

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By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist

I was recently asked what was the most frightening moment I had while hunting. I am sure the images conjured up from the person consisted of encounters with mountain lion in the Arizona high desert, or perhaps wrestling with an alligator as we tried to tie the legs together and tape the mouth shut.

The black bear that scared away my chance at my first turkey this year may have even been on his mind considering I was within a few yards of the potential mauler with nothing more than a camouflaged pop up tent between us.

Although looking back at my answer I would have thought I would have needed more time to come up with the appropriate response, it really just rolled of my tongue. “I would have to say the time I walked up another hunter who was on the land I was about to hunt.”

A situation like this happens all the time to

wildlife officers. They will receive a call that someone is trespassing or poaching on someone’s land. While the officer is not quite sure of how the situation will play out, you know they run through their mind’s eye several scenerios for preparation. While there is uncertainty to the outcome, they know going in that the person they are there to see has a weapon of some sorts.

The same thing played out with me. I wasn’t sure if the person was purposely on the wrong property or how they would react. I was fairly certain they would have a weapon, and likely a firearm.

It was not the only time something like this had happened. My father and I were sighting in his rifle before an out-of-state hunt one day when a dark Suburban drove across the back side of our property. It turned, coming down the path towards us. Once it crested the hill approaching us, it braked, then backed up and turned around. They knew they were on property they were not supposed to be on.

I was also hunting game lands once in which I feared an altercation may ensue.

I was set up early in the mor ning for turkey, decoys already out. I spotted a flashlight shining several hundred yards away.

I heard some talking but could not make out what was being said. The light

made one more sweep and then was extinguished. No big deal, as it is pretty easy to have several hunters trying to hunt the same patch of ground on game lands.

The problem came to when I spotted the hunters in the tree line near me and a barrel edging out past the one of the trees. I turned on my light, blinking it several times.

The next thing I heard was a few words not appropriate to put in a story as the person realized he had just stalked up on my decoys rather than an early morning brood in the field. He then walked right through the middle of my set up as he exited the field.

Just to show how the chase of the game can alter one’s ethics and present a dangerous situation, I’ll share a quick story from a few years ago. A gentleman had several teenagers driving on his land after dark for a period of a couple of weeks. About every other night, the man reported gun shots. Finally, he convinced the wildlife officers to come out and find the poachers.

The gentleman was reassured that his land would be patrolled but had not seen the officers for a few days. As he drove into his driveway, he paused, backed up, swept his high beams across the land, then pulled back up to his house.

He hurried into his house, turning off the porch light

as he entered. He then came back out of the house, 30-06 in hand. He rested it on the ledge of the porch and fired.

The deer didn’t fall immediately. He then shot again. This time it dropped where it stood.

He laid his rifle down and grabbed his four-wheeler driving out to where he had killed the deer. Just as he approached the fallen buck, headlights popped on a truck concealed nearby. Two wildlife officers stepped out and asked the landowner what he was doing. The deer he had just shot was an electronic decoy the officers were using to try and catch the potential poachers.

“It was the largest deer I had ever seen on my land, and I won’t about to let those teenagers come by here and kill me deer!” responded the confused and excited gentleman.

By far, a human is the most frightening thing in the woods.

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

He is a certified hunter education (IHEA) instructor and bowhunter education (IBEP) instructor. Please share your stories with Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ gmail.com.

Town of Burgaw Government News December 19, 2019 TRASH PICK-UP SCHEDULE CHANGE DUE TO HOLIDAYS Week of Christmas Trash pick-up and west side recycling will occur on Thursday, December 26 th Week of New Year’s Trash pick-up and east side recycling will occur on Thursday, January 2nd APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Town of Burgaw is currently accepting applications for a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Applicants must be residents of the corporate limits of Burgaw. Members of this committee shall have the primary responsibility of collaboration with the Parks and Recreation Director for future capital projects as well as special events related to parks and recreation. In addition, this committee shall be responsible for aiding the Parks and Recreation Director in developing and administering recreational programs for town residents. Application may be downloaded from our website at burgawnc.gov or picked up at Town Hall. Completed applications must be submitted to the Town Clerk at 109 N Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425. For further information, please contact Kristin Wells, Town Clerk at 910-663-3441 or via email at kwells@burgawnc.gov.

TOWN CALENDAR Town offices closed for Christmas Trash Pick-up & West Side Recycling New Year’s Eve Blueberry Drop Trash Pick-up & East Side Recycling TDA Meeting

December 25-27 December 26 December 31 5:00 PM January 2 January 2 10:00 AM

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

YMCA Continued from page 1A the next mission-critical step,” said Ruth Glaser, President, Pender Memorial Hospital The YWCA Lower Cape Fear and The Trailblazers are hosting a Community Open House to introduce the community to our programs, coordinators, and learn about potential volunteer opportunities. The open house, which is open to the public, is on Jan. 9, from 4-7 p.m. at the Burgaw Community House, 102 E Wilmington Street.

“We are long overdue in serving counties within the Lower Cape Fear! I am excited about this opportunity and it is only the beginning!” said Velva Jenkins, Interim CEO, YWCA Lower Cape Fear.

The YWCA Lower Cape Fear’s What’s Wrong With Different? is an anti-bullying program that focuses on diversity, culture, ancestry, and self-esteem for elementary students. This

The YWCA Lower Cape Fear is working with a Pender County Exploration and Planning Committee to expand three current YWCA programs into Pender County. inclusive program teaches students to understand and appreciate the differences in their communities.

The Reach Girls Empower ment Program is designed to provide young women an opportunity to build a support circle, strengthen their leadership skills, and promote resiliency in a safe and nurturing environment. This unique

program develops positive peer relationships with a focus on empowerment and improving the well-being of middle school-aged girls.

The Grandparent Support Network is a peer support group for grandparents who are providing full-time care for their grandchildren. Grandparents have access to guest speakers, resource connections, and

much needed respite; while grandchildren have access to mentoring, tutoring, and peer connections.

“It has been great to see women from across the county come together to work with the YWCA to plan and begin implementation of these important programs. Now we need to engage the entire community to ensure full and

on-going development of the programs,” said Tammy L. Proctor, Pender County Director of Tourism/Public Information Officer.

Services provided by the program support the YWCA Lower Cape Fear’s

PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

12/19/19

WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions/Committees: # of Name of Board Vacancies Positions/Categories Advisory Board of Health 3 Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist***, Board of Adjustment 3 District 1, District 2, District 4 Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth.

7 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking Parks and Recreation Board 1 At-Large Southeastern Economic Development Commission 1 Citizen Representative District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

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

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

NOTICE OF HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURES

Pender County Government Offices will be closed on the following dates in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays: Wednesday, December 25, 2019 Thursday, December 26, 2019 Friday, December 27, 2019 Wednesday, January 1, 2020

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mission to empower women and eliminate racism. For more information, or to get involved, please contact the YWCA Director of Women’s Health and Empowerment, LaKasha Best, at whe@ ywca-lowercapefear.org.ß

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, December 19, 2019, Page 8A

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 Jane A. Shipley, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Jane A. Shipley, to present them to the undersigned on or before April 2, 2020 at 27 South Main Street, Boonsboro, MD 21713 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 19th day of December, 2019.

Bethany M. Worth / Jessica A. Silva 27 South Main Street Boonsboro, MD 21713 #8952 12/19, 12/26/2019, 1/2, 1/9/2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF DOROTHY BROTHERS 19 E 387 Having qualified as the Limited Personal Repreesentative of the Estate of Dorothy Brothers deceased of City of Chesapeake, State of Virginia, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of February, 2020, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery.

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

This the 28th day of November, 2019.

Diane L. Toothman Limited Personal Representative of the Estate of Dorothy Brothers c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8912 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19 NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS: All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate of Janelle Walker, deceased, of Pender County, N.C., are notified to present the same to the personal representative listed below on or before March 2, 2020, or this notice will be pleased in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said estate are asked to make immediate payment.

This 28th day of November, 2019.

April Lynn Eubanks, Executor of the Estate of Janelle Walker, Deceased, c/o David B. Baxter, Jr. P.O. Drawer 889 New Bern, North Carolina 28563 #8908 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF HOWARD WRIGHT CROMARTIE 19 E 434 Having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Howard Wright Cromartie deceased of Pender County, State of North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of February, 2020, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery.

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

This the 28th day of November, 2019.

Fred E. Cromartie Executor of the Estate of Howard Wright Cromartie c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8913 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF DONNA BLANFORD 19 E 427 Having qualified as the Executrix of the Estate of Donna Blanford deceased of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of February, 2020, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporation indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 28th day of November, 2019.

Linda Jones Executrix of the Estate of Donna Blanford c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8911 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William Horace Baker, Jr., deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned Executor does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to present such claims to Samantha Jo Womack at 7648 Winners Edge Street, Raleigh, NC 27617 on or before the 2nd day of March, 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 Estate.

This, the 28th day of November, 2019.

Samantha Womack 7648 Winners Edge Street Raleigh, NC 27617 C. Terrell Thomas, Jr. Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas Post Office Box 729 Wendell, NC 27591 Attorney for the Estate (919) 365-6000 #8909 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/2019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Louise Fuller, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Louise Fuller, to present them to the undersigned on or before April 2, 2020 at P.O. Box 13465, Greensboro, NC 27415 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 19th day of December, 2019.

Rakeya Bannerman P.O. Box 13465 Greensboro, NC 27415 #8951 12/19, 12/26/2019, 1/2, 1/9/2020 Administrator’s Notice The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the estate of David Earle Peeler, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 31st day of March, 2020, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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

This the 19th day of December, 2019.

Kyle David Peeler 104 North Stargazer Court Hampstead, NC 28443 #8950 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 PUBLIC NOTICE The public is welcome to attend the annual meeting of Topsail Township Friends of the Library on January 3, 2020, 9:15 a.m. at the Hampstead Branch Public Library, 75 Library Drive. #8949 12/19/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE # 19 E 505 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as EXECUTOR of the Estate of VINCENT JOSEPH SCANNELL, JR., deceased, of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby give notice to all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the said Estate to present them by giving evidence of same to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of March, 2020, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the deceased or said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This, the 19th day of December, 2019.

JIMMY DALE YARBOROUGH, Executor of the Estate of VINCENT JOSEPH SCANNELL, JR. c/o PAUL A. NEWTON, ATTORNEY P.O. Box 1807 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402 910-769-2896 #8948 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2, 1/9/20 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1073 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as , Parcel ID Number 4302-44-0573-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 25, 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 #8914 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1073 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as , Parcel ID Number 4302-44-0573-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 25, 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 #8915 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19

Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1073 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as , Parcel ID Number 4302-44-0573-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 25, 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 #8921 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1073 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as , Parcel ID Number 4302-44-0573-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 25, 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 #8918 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1073 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as , Parcel ID Number 4302-44-0573-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 25, 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 #8921 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1073 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as , Parcel ID Number 4302-44-0573-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 25, 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 #8918 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1073 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: BENJAMIN GARY 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 , Parcel ID Number 4302-44-0573-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 25, 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 #8924 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1073 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO CLEMMIE SHEPARD Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as , Parcel ID Number 430244-0573-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 25, 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 #8925 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19

Legal Notices Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO: 19 E 190 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MILTON PICKETT, Deceased.

NOTICE OF CREDITORS

The undersigned having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Milton Pickett, deceased, does hereby notify all persons, firms, or corporation having claims against said decedent to exhibit the same to Beverly Pickett, Administrator, at the address set out below, on or before March 4, 2020, or this notice will be pleaded as a bar to recovery. All persons indebted to the decedent will please make payment to the undersigned at either address set out below.

The Law Office of Erma L. Johnson,P.C. 2803 Market Street P.O. Box 696 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402 #8933 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Ancillary Executor of the Estate of Mary E. Foarile, 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 25th day of March, 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 12th day of December 2019 Joseph F. Foarile Ancillary Executor of the Estate of Mary E. Foarile Kenneth Ording Attorney at Law Blackburn & Ording PLLC P.O. Box 895, Hampstead, NC 28443 712 Country Club Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443 Phone: (910) 329-0214 #8932 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2/20 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-147 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 77 Battleground Estate, Parcel ID Number 2265-597511-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 27, 2020.

This day, December 4, 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 #8937 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1073 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as , Parcel ID Number 4302-44-0573-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 25, 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 #8916 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1138 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO EARL HENRY, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO WILBERT HENRY 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 Lots 1, 2 and 3 combined contain 1 acre, Parcel ID Number 2353-74-1898-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

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

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 27, 2020.

This day, December 5, 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 #8943 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19

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 Naoma Mobbs Woodcock, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Naoma Mobbs Woodcock, to present them to the undersigned on or before March 26, 2020 at 1010 Cadence Lane, Durham, NC 27703 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 12th day of December, 2019.

Neil R. Woodcock 1010 Cadence Lane Durham, NC 27703 #8935 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2/20

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 Lena Letchworth Leake, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Lena Letchworth Leake, to present them to the undersigned on or before March 26, 2020 at 2300 Conley Bumgarner Road, Morganton, NC 28655 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 12th day of December, 2019.

Deborah Scott 2300 Conley Bumgarner Road Morganton, NC 28655 #8934 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2/20

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF: MONIQUE RIDOUT BAKER Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Monique Ridout Baker, late of 1023 Bally Bunion Ln. 28425 Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Post Office Box 340, 211 S. Wright Street, Burgaw, N.C. 28425 on or before the 6th day of March, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Coleman Law, PLLC Nathaniel T. Coleman, Attorney at Law Administrator of the Estate of Monique Ridout Baker PO Box 340 Burgaw, NC 28425 #8928 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 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: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF 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 January 20, 2020.

This day, November 26, 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 #8929 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-474 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

ROBERT J. HASSLER, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ROBERT DWAYNE HASSLER 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, Section 3 Deer Ridge, Parcel ID Number 4215-277282-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 26, 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 #8930 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1073 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as , Parcel ID Number 4302-44-0573-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 25, 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 #8917 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19

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Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1073 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: COBIA GARY 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 , Parcel ID Number 4302-44-0573-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 25, 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 #8923 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1073 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as , Parcel ID Number 4302-44-0573-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 25, 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 #8922 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1073 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: ANNIE HAYES 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 , Parcel ID Number 4302-44-0573-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 25, 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 #8919 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1073 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO SALLIE JAMES Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as , Parcel ID Number 4302-44-0573-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 25, 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 #8926 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1073 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ARRON SHEPARD Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as , Parcel ID Number 4302-44-0573-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 25, 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 #8927 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1073 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO COBIA SHEPARD, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANNIE HAYES 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 , Parcel ID Number 4302-44-0573-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 20, 2020.

This day, November 25, 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 #8920 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-147, 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 77 Battleground Estate, Parcel ID Number 2265-597511-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 27, 2020.

This day, December 4, 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 #8939 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19

Legal Notices STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1138 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO EARL HENRY, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO EARL HENRY 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 Lots 1, 2 and 3 combined contain 1 acre, Parcel ID Number 2353-74-1898-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

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

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 27, 2020.

This day, December 5, 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 #8942 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-147 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 77 Battleground Estate, Parcel ID Number 2265-597511-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 27, 2020.

This day, December 4, 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 #8941 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-147 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 77 Battleground Estate, Parcel ID Number 2265-597511-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 27, 2020.

This day, December 4, 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 #8938 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1138 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO EARL HENRY, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO FRED HENRY 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 Lots 1, 2 and 3 combined contain 1 acre, Parcel ID Number 2353-74-1898-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

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

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 27, 2020.

This day, December 5, 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 #8946 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-147 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 77 Battleground Estate, Parcel ID Number 2265-597511-0000 more fully described in the complaint. Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in the property.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 27, 2020.

This day, December 4, 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 #8940 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1138 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO EARL HENRY, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO CARL HENRY 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 Lots 1, 2 and 3 combined contain 1 acre, Parcel ID Number 2353-74-1898-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

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

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 27, 2020.

This day, December 5, 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 #8944 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 19-CVS-1138 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO EARL HENRY, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: WILLIE H. HENRY 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 Lots 1, 2 and 3 combined contain 1 acre, Parcel ID Number 2353-74-1898-0000 more fully described in the complaint.

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

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than January 27, 2020.

This day, December 5, 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 #8945 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix for the Estate of the late Donald J. Rhine of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them, in writing, to the undersigned at c/o Abby L. Adams, Kohut & Adams, P.A., P.O. Box 269, Wilmington, North Carolina 28402 on or before the 12th day of March, 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 settlement with the undersigned.

This the 12th day of December, 2019.

Rebecca T. Rhine, Executrix for the Estate of Donald J. Rhine Abby L. Adams KOHUT & ADAMS, P.A. 513 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28401 PO Box 269 Wilmington, NC 28402 #8947 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2/20

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Titan men earn three nonconference wins

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

Staff photo by Jacob Woody

Pender’s Jajuan Carr goes for the dunk

After the first week of the 2019-20 basketball season Heide Trask Men’s varsity basketball coach Rodney Orr and his Titans were looking at an 0-2 record.

Coach Orr knew that his team was struggling to score points and that they would not be able to outscore people. That is when he knew his teams’ bread would be buttered on the defensive end.

Last week the defensive minded Titans reeled off three wins including a 6238 demolition of Hobbton on Friday night.

“Our defensive intensity and effort on the defensive end of the floor really helps us. It’s not pretty but we knew we could pick up a few wins if we played de-

fense. We don’t score the basketball as much as we’d like to so that’s our game.”

The week started at home verse Jacksonville High School. The Cardinals were 3-1 going into the contest. The Titans were looking for their first win of the year. An outstanding defensive effort

by Trask along with a 22 point and seven rebound effort on the offensive end of the floor by Robert Pridgen gave the Titans a 57-53 win.

The Titans were without leading scorer Watson Orr due to illness. Pridgen took charge and led the team to a 33-28 lead at the half. The maintained that lead through three quarters and earned the win.

Tay Anders chipped in 13 points.

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Patriots drop two nonconference games

Staff photo by Jacob Woody

Will Berry hits a layup for the Titans.

Pender slams Lejeune Ellis’ buzzer-beater lifts Topsail past Laney

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Last week started out great for the Pender men’s basketball team. They hosted Coastal 8 Conference foe Lejeune on Wednesday and had their way with the Devil Pups to the tune of an 88-43 beating. However, Coach Ray Hankins knew what awaited his young Patriots toward the end of the week. The Pats were scheduled to play at First Flight on Friday and Saturday against some tough competition. That competition proved to be just a little too much at this juncture of the young season.

Washington County beat the Patriots 59-52 on Friday. The next day a very

Topsail Sports Roundup

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer

good Trinity Christian team out of Fayetteville beat Pender 77-62.

The Lejeune team seemed to be little more than a good junior varsity team during warmups.

That was exactly how the Pats treated them.

Pender started running from the time the opening tip was thrown into the air and the Devil Pups could not keep up. Jujuan Carr opened the scoring and just under two minutes later Pender was up 8-2.

Pender outscored the Onslow County team 28-8 in the first quarter.

Coach Rayford Hankins Patriot team has a deep bench. The young coach substituted freely, and the

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Staff Writer The good news is the Topsail boys’ basketball team opened Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference play with a victory over a very good Laney squad Friday – even if it took a last-second basket to do it.

Gavin Ellis rolled off as

screen and took a perfect pass from Jamison Long before laying the ball off the backboard and into the basket just prior to the game-ending buzzer sounding and Topsail came away with a 57-55 win over the Buccaneers in Hampstead.

It was a tremendous effort by the Pirates (6-1,

1-0), replete with ups-anddowns that saw the home team grab an early 19-8 lead after one period before coming up on the short end of a 21-9 second-period barrage by Laney that led to a 29-28 Buccaneer lead at halftime.

“If you would have been here on Monday I threw them all out (of practice),”

Topsail Coach Bob Barlett said. “They practiced just like it really wasn’t important and we played badly in the first half on Tuesday. Wednesday was a little better and last night (Thursday) they busted their tails, they did everything I asked of them. I

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Lady Titans win two of three

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

out to a 23-14 lead after one quarter of play and seemed to stun the Titans.

They continued to apply the pressure and outscored the Titans 20-15 in the second period. The 43-29 deficit proved to be too much for the young Titans.

Anisa Lewis led all

scorers with 26 points with Madalyn White chipping in eight. Leanna Pfeiffer had eight points and six rebounds.

Next up was another home game. This time the competition was not as

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The Heide Trask Lady Titan basketball team found the going rough against a very good Jacksonville High School team early last week, falling 8758. However, two days later

they righted the ship with a 67-22 win over Union.

They finished the week with a 46-7 shellacking of Hobbton. That all but concludes the nonconference session of the season.

Richlands awaited the Titans on Tuesday.

Jacksonville jumped

One year ago, the strength of the two Topsail swim teams resided on the girl side of the competitive ledger while the younger boys’ team learned and earned its spurs.

Fast forward to the 2019-2020 season and the power has switched with the boys’ squad carry-

ing more than its share of the scoring load while the younger Lady Prates are finding the road to the top a little tougher behind the likes of Mid-Eastern 3A/44A Conference powerhouse teams like Ashley, Hoggard, and Laney.

Last Wednesday, however, the two teams went up

against three conference teams – and both did very well.

The Pirate boys easily outdistanced the field with 347 points, 40-points ahead of runner-up Laney (307), and well ahead of Ashley (270) and New Hanover.

The Lady Pirates finished third (264), but kept things

close behind Ashley (306), Laney (219), and ahead of New Hanover (249). Those two efforts allowed Topsail to finish first (611) on the combined score sheet ahead of Laney and Ashley (both 576), and New Hanover (378).

For the guys, junior Chase Davis had a really

good day. Davis won the 100-yard butterfly in 55.82, setting a new school record in the process, then came back to win the 500-yard freestyle in 5:00.9a – setting another new school record in the process. Staying busy, and successful, Davis

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On The Mat

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Two of the three county high school wrestling teams were in action last week. Pender is still wrestling an abbreviated schedule.

The Heide Trask Titan grapplers were busy last week. They were involved in a tri-match at New Hanover with the Wildcats and Ashley. The Titans fell to Ashley 45-29 and beat New Hanover 45-36.

In the loss to Ashley Rogan Heat earned a win at 132 by fall. Kevin Garcia (145), David Perez (152) , Bernardino Salazar (106) and Eric SalazarAparico (120 all earned wins.

In the win over New Hanover Garcia, Perez, Salazar, and Rogan all earned wins. There were several forfeits on each side.

The Titans hosted Pender and Trask on Tuesday and then hosted the Titan duals on Saturday.

The Topsail wrestling team ran with the big dogs last Friday and Saturday when they headed to Croatan in Carteret County for the 16 team Beast of the East Tournament.

Host Croatan won the team title with Topsail, minus outstanding freshman 06-pounder Ethan Blevins, finishing eighth (109).

Senior Ben Baker (120) won the

Titan Rogan Heath celebrates his 100th win.

round. A 6-5 win by decision over Dixon’s Ethan Millis secured that hardware.

Senior Tristian Allison (170) won a 6-4 decision over Chapel Hill’s Bryan Ramirez for the bronze.

Last Wednesday, the Pirates headed to Leland for a Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference meet against North Brunswick and returned to Hampstead with a 51-32 victory over the Scorpions.

Freshman Ethan Blevins (106 pounds) set the tone with the evening’s quickest pin, decking Scorpion Chase Phillips in an austere 0:25.

Daniel Arredondo (126) earned a 0:47 pin over Scorpion Greyson Newsome, freshman Alex Hopper (138) was right on their heels with a 0:48 win by fall over North’s Ben Hansen, and Alex Jones (285) needed just 0:49 to win by pin.

Other wins by fall were recorded

by Ben Baker and Tyler Allison (195).

Conner Kingsley (160) and Ty Brown (220) won by forfeit, and Tristian Allison won at 170.

The Pirates will host a tri-meet on Thursday (Dec. 19), and head to Trask for the Titan duals Dec. 21.

only Gold Medal for the Pirates. After an opening bye, Baker pinned Dixon’s Dallas Senay, decked Washington’s Isaac Campbell and put Havelock’s Cody Rutherford on his back to win the title bout.

Sophomore Lucas Cotto (113) finished second falling 7-1 to New Bern’s Sam Barnett in the finals.

1. Ben Baker (120) Topsail Two Pirates 2. Rogan Heath (132) Trask finished third.

Freshman Alex 3. Ethan Blevins (106) Topsail Hopper fell to 4. Alexander Hopper (145) Topsail West Craven’s Jeremiah Can5. Daniel Arredondo (132) Topsail non to fall into 6. Eric Sanchez Aparico (120) Trask the consolation

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Lady Pirates stumble through two-loss week

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Throughout the first couple weeks of the 2019-20 high-school basketball season the Lady Pirates have found a way to overcome some shortcomings But last week, starting with an eight-point loss to a team they beat 45-30 on the road a week ago (Dec. 4), those lingering problems finally caught up with them.

The week ended with a 44-22 loss to the undefeated Lady Buccaneers (6-0, 1-0) in the Lady Pirates’ MidEastern 3A/4A Conference opener in Hampstead.

Playing without leading scorer (116 points; 16.6 points-per-game), rebounder (89; 12.7 RPG), and in assists (24) and steals (29) Sydney Hartgrove (family commitment) and start-

ing point guard Savannah Lambert (ankle injury), the Topsail girls came out tough an stayed with the well-balanced and talented Lady Buccaneers early, trailing by just 13-9 after the opening period.

A 9-4 Laney advantage in the second quarter widened the deficit to 22-13, it became 33-22 after three periods, and the Lady Buccaneer defense shutout Topsail in the fourth period to account for the final 22-poibnt differential.

“I thought the girls played well for three quarters but we ran out of gas a little bit in the fourth,” Topsail Coach Jay Kapiko said.

Topsail once again struggled with too many turnovers (25), an absolutely dismal shooting percentage (7-for-47; 14.8 per-

cent) from the field. and a 50 percent (5-for-10) effort from the charity stripe.

Kapiko may have found a point guard in Lambert’s absence as freshman Lila Johnson started for the first time in her highschool career, hitting two three-point baskets to lead the Lady Pirates with six points, added an assist and a rebound, and turned the ball over just three times..

Senior Julia Sullivan (three steals, two blocked shots) scored five points and grabbed nine rebounds, senior Destiny Idol (eight rebounds, two steals, blocked shot) and junior Shelby Parker (four rebounds) each had four points, and junior Bella Kross rounded out the scoring with three points and 11 boards.

White Oak gained a

measure of revenge for the earlier 15-point loss in a 5143 victory over Topsail in a non-conference game in Hampstead.

The Lady Pirates (6-2, 0-1 in the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference) followed the same pattern with 27 turnovers, a 13-for-43 (30.2 percent) effort from the field, and a horrific 8-for-22 (36.4 percent) performance from the charity stripe.

“We didn’t play well at all, we miss too many free throws, we turned the ball over way too much, and we missed a lot of easy shots,” Kapiko said.

Topsail was at New Hanover on Tuesday and will be off for the Christmas holiday, returning on Thursday (Dec. 26) when they will face Richlands in the 15th-Annual Dixon Holiday Classic.

Win over Lejeune first of season for Lady Patriots

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Sometimes it takes just one win to break the ice. The Pender lady patriots thought they had that win against Topsail, only to faulter at the end.

Last week a very weak and downtrodden Lejeune Lady Devil Pup came into town looking to face another winless team in the Lady Patriots.

What they found was a hungry squad that seems to be getting better every time they take the floor

The future is bright for Pridgen

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Heide Trask Titan varsity basketball team has had to reload the last two years. Each of those years the team has lost the majority of it scoring and rebounding. However, veteran head Coach Rodney Orr always finds a way to be competitive. One of the ways he finds to be competitive is through the hard work and dedication of his young players. One of those young players is sophomore sensation Robert Pridgen.

Mr. Pridgen has shown flashes of being the next Titan standout. He has played well through the early going and stepped up big when the Titans leading scorer Watson Orr was out.

Robert has found success through the old-fashioned way. He hustles every minute that he is on the court and never seems to get down or frustrated.

under first year Head Coach Ebony Fields. The Lady Pats looked better in every facet of the game.

The Pender County ladies earned a 54-8 win, breaking the proverbial ice in a big way.

Pender used their run and gun style of play to jump on Lejeune early.

The Patriot lead reached 10 points quickly and the score was 14-4 heading into the second period.

Junior Tyanna Holmes was the ring leader in the second period. She ran through and away from

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the Devil Pups on several occasions for easy buckets. Meanwhile senior Riley Gurganus spearheaded a strong defensive effort that held the Onslow County team to just two points in the second quarter.

Pender led 30-6 at the half. Things would not get any better for the Lady Devil Pups in the second half.

The Patriots confidence was running high in the opening minutes of the second half. They outscored Lejeune 16-0 in

Topsail’s Davis is swimming into the history books

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer In swimming, there are many techniques involved in being successful and even more types of races. Over at Topsail High School, junior Chase Davis is making a big splash in the pools around the area.

Chase is a multitalented swimmer. He participates in several different events and has become the man to beat in most cases. Last week he led the Topsail men’s swim team to a Mideastern Conference win. In the process, he set school records in the 100-yard butterfly and the 500-yard free style. He also was a member of the winning 200-yard medley relay and the 300 yard free style relay teams.

Just a junior, it is hard to imagine that Chase’s best days are ahead of him.

If that is the case, the Mideastern Conference and the state as a whole had better watch out.

third period and took a 46-6 lead into the fourth stanza.

NCHSAA allows for a running clock with a 40 point lead provided both teams agree. The clock was set on go and the Patriots outscored Lejeune 8-2 to finish off their first win of the season. Holmes led the Patriots in scoring.

The Lady Patriots are now 1-3 overall and 1-0 in Coastal 8 Conference play.

They hosted East Carteret on Tuesday and was at Trask Thursday.

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In My Opinion Most high school sports are team oriented.

The student-athlete is taught a team first mentality. There are a few exceptions to the rule.

There is tennis, track and field and swimming.

All of these crown individual regional and state champions. To me the ultimate individual high school sport is wrestling.

Mano y mano. Head to head battles with no help from a teammate.

In track and field there is different events. However, at the end of the day there is a team score. In swimming, there may be more than one team member competing in a race as is in track. Wrestling is the exception. When you step on the mat, it is you, your opponent and the referee.

A good wrestler is usually easy to spot. They are very confident in most cases, sometimes a little cocky. There are exceptions to this rule as well.

E.J. Jordan was a great wrestler at Trask.

One of the most mild mannered and polite young men I have ever met. On the mat he was a different person. Another Trask heavyweight that was like that during his tenure on the Titan wrestling team is Jervon Faison. Big Dog, as I like to call him is a very nice young man. He loves people and loves to help young people. He is also a former state champion.

I would venture to say he is on my list of what I would call a very good friend.

Then there is the other side of things. Trey Dvorak was a beast.

Confident and cocky on

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the mat and just a little mischievous off the mat.

Always a gentleman to me, although I admit he kinda scared me. Great wrestler and a good kid. I remember years after he graduated I was at a martial arts studio with my nephew. I looked through the door and they were teaching grappling techniques. There was Trey.

He was in the beginners class and was matched up against a more experienced grappler.

I smiled and told my nephew, watch this. The instructor said go and Mr. Dvorak made one move and the guy was on his back. There was Trey with that smirk on his face.

Topsail’s Noah Lavalle is sort of in the middle of the spectrum. Great wrestler, great kid and just enough of that cocky confidence to let you know what you are in for.

Noah got hurt in football and did not wrestle. I really enjoyed watching the young man.

Wrestling is a good watch. There is never a great big crowd. The next time you see that there is a match, make it a point to go see it. The Titan duals is this Saturday.

Take a few minutes and go watch some rasslin.

You’ll like what you see.

Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The winter sports teams are in full swing now. There is something going on almost every day. Last week the Topsail wrestling team was hard at it. Ben Baker won the 120-pound weight class at the Beast of the East Tournament. Lucas Cotto finished second in his weight class. Baker is at the top of the Post-Voice on the mats top six for the second week in a row.

Titan 132 pounder Rogan Heath finished second at the Rosewood Tournament and went 4-1 for the week. He also collected his 100th win of his career in the process. Eric Aparico and Bernardino Salazar went 2-0 at the tri meet at New Hanover.

Topsail swimmer Chase Davis had a really good

Holmes makes the Lady Patriots better

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Lady Patriot basketball team is in a rebuilding mode. They lost some dynamic seniors from last years team and has several young players trying to make their way.

However, there are still some pieces to the puzzle left to build around. One of those pieces is junior Tyanna Holmes.

Miss Holmes is one of those special athletes that excels in may areas. She is a good volleyball player and is an all county and al conference softball player.

On the basketball court, she is a multi-faceted player. She can shoot from the outside and go inside and score. Her biggest asset may be her ability to run through traffic and get her shot up.

It may take some time for the Lady Patriots to come together. Until then Tyanna Holmes will carry them.

day. The junior won the 100-yard butterfly, setting a new school record in the process, then came back to win the 500-yard freestyle setting another new school record in the process.

Davis teamed up with senior Nick Gallek, junior Trent Butler, and sophomore Liam McBride to win the 200-yard medley relay, then joined forces with McBride, senior Devon Taylor, and freshman Tristen DeLeon to win the 300-yard freestyle relay.

Over on the girls’ side, it was senior Madison Hoover leading the Pirates. Hoover won the 200-yard freestyle and also won the 100-yard freestyle.

She swam the anchor leg behind Contreras, senior Julia Oakley, and sophomore Paiton Newbill on

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Hope’s Cooking Corner

By Hope Cusick

Contributing Writer

Baking holiday cookies Happy Holidays to you and yours! Christmas cookies are the wonderful family traditions and treasures of the season to be shared by all of us. It’s that wonderful time of the year when holiday cookies are the best thing on our menu of dishes.

W h e t h e r t h e re c i p e comes from a cookbook, magazine, a friend or especially Mom or Grandma, these special cookies make us feel connected to wonderful traditional memories.

When we put out a delicious tray of tasty butter cookies it brings an intangible joy to us of warm moments for the holidays with family and friends.

Cookie tips For the best tasting cookies use the finest ingredients you can afford, use unbleached flour and real butter.

For most cookie recipes if you put the dough in the refrigerator for at least over night you’ll have a more flavorful cookie. To chill the cookie dough more quickly put it in the

freezer for half the time.

Clean unblemished cookie baking sheets are very important to making cookies just perfect. I like to use the new air cookie baking sheets, they help to prevent burning and sticking. Always make sure the cookie sheet is cold when placing cookie dough on it.

Baking one pan at a time helps to make tastier cookies. For the most intense chocolate flavor, use bittersweet chocolate with a minimum of 60 percent cocoa solids.

If you have a cookie recipe that has at least 2Âź cups flour, switch out Âź cup flour and substitute Âź cup unsweetened cocoa powder and add 1-ounce melted semisweet chocolate to the dough.

Raspberry-cherry Oreo candy 1 8-ounce cream cheese, softened 36 Oreo cookies, finely crushed Âź Cup raspberry jam Âź Cup dried cher ries, chopped 1 Ounce white chocolate, melted 16 Ounces semi-sweet chocolate, in pieces, melted In a bowl mix together cream cheese, Oreo crumbs, raspberry jam, and chopped dried cherries, until well blended.

Shape mixture into 48 one-inch balls. Freeze for 10-15 minutes. In a bowl microwave to melt white chocolate. Dip balls in semi-sweet melted chocolate, turning to evenly coat each ball. Place on waxed paper covered rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with white chocolate. Refriger-

ate for at least one hour until firm.

Macaroon cookies dipped in chocolate 2/3 cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons unbleached flour Pinch of salt 4 egg whites 1-2 teaspoons almond extract 2 2/3 flaked, shredded coconut (about 7-ounces) 1 packa g e Bittersweet chocolate ( I use Baker’s or Ghirardelli’s chocolate.)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a bowl mix together sugar, flour, salt and flaked coconut. Stir in egg whites and almond extract until well blended. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased and floured cookie baking sheets.

Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges of cookies are a golden brown. Remove cookies form baking sheets immediately. Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired. Or melt one package of chocolate and dip cookies halfway into chocolate.

Let excess chocolate drip off and let stand at room temperature or refrigerate on waxed paper until chocolate is firm.

Low-fat double chocolate cookies with pecans Yields about three dozen. Easy cookie recipe using a boxed cake mix.

1 packaged devil’s food cake mix with pudding Ÿ cup applesauce 2 large eggs 4 teaspoons milk 1 teaspoon almond flavoring or almond liqueur 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate morsels ½ cup pecans or hazelnuts, chopped

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease cookie sheets.

In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together cake mix, eggs, applesauce, almond flavoring and milk.

Beat until well blended about 2-3 minutes. Stir in chocolate morsels and chopped nuts. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool cookies on pan for about 5 minutes then remove to wire racks.

Peppermint sugar cookies 1½ cups unbleached flour Pinch of salt ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup butter 1 large egg ½ to ž teaspoon peppermint extract Ÿ cup colored sugar or sprinkles In a bowl whisk together flour and salt. In another bowl beat together sugar and butter until creamy.

Add egg and peppermint extract and beat until combined. Add dry ingredients in small batches until smooth. Roll out half the dough between two pieces of waxed paper until Âź inch thick. Repeat with remaining dough. Chill for 30 minutes or more.

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Remove top sheet of waxed paper and with two-inch cookie cutters cut cookies.

Decorate with colored sugar and repeat until all dough is used. If dough gets soft or warm re-roll and cool in refrigerator.

Bake cookies until edges are golden about 13-15 minutes.

Topsail Basketball Association Report

By Bob Willard Special to the Post & Voice Saturday’s play at the Topsail Basketball Association brought excitement and cheers from the many fans that filtered in and out of the Topsail Middle School gymnasiums during the course of the day.

In the junior sector of the great TBA program, the co-ed’s kicked off the day watching the Bagel Bakery win their second game in the young season by upending Artesian Pool & Spa 16-13 led by Jensen Moore’s eight points.

Bradley Houchins was high point producter for the Pool & Spa guys with 11 points in a losing cause. !LL +INDS /F 3TUFF BIZ made it two in a row by pouring on an outstanding performance over Hampstead Fence 28-5. Liam Tucker and Dalton Rogers were high point producERS FOR !+/3 BIZ )SLA 3PA topped Discovery Place Child Care 12-8.

In the girls third-fifth grade division, a real nail biter, RJ Miller eeked out a 20-18 victory over Locals Ice Cream. Amella Naylor tossed in 10 points to lead the construction company scoring parade. Ryley

Pirates Continued from page1B told them if they play like that tomorrow we will win that game. “We got three points down, four points down, and we just kept hanging on. It was a great team effort, everyone contributed in one way or another. That last play was designed to get into a specific play, we just ran the triangle, and we actually got into he set play about four seconds too late. We were going to set a high ball screen and Derek (Gardner) was going to go to the corner. Jamison’s job was to come off and if he could turn the corner and go to the basket it would, I am sure, resulted in a basket or a foul. But Gavin came off the screen, they

Str nad bucketed eight points for the ice cream girls. Pierpan Family Dentistry continued their winning ways by outscoring the Coury Science and Engineering squad 27-8.

Addison Blosser led the Pierpan attack by putting 14 markers in the hole.

Rounding out the day for the junior division of TBA, the boys thirdfourth graders took center stage with Dick’s Sporting 'OODS OUTLASTING +INGS Customs Hardwoods 37-26.

Nathan Crager was the big point producer for Dick’s by accounting for 20 of the squads 37 points. The Darden Insurance Agency got 11 points from Fisher Taylor to lead his team to a 20-15 victory over Nunzio’s Pizza. TARC Logistics over Burrito Shak 38-30.

Miles Walker contributed 12 points for TARC Logistics.

In an old f ashioned k n o c k ’ e m d ow n b a r n bur ner, TCL Marketing fell short in the final minute of the contest losing to Artesian Pool & Spa 18-16.

David Johnson hit the nets for TCL Marketing with 8 points.

The Senior Division of TBA started play as early as 8 a.m. in the morning and the seventh-eighth grade

boys took to the floor and saw Moore Distribution hit for 36 points led by a 15 point output by Christopher Wehri to defeat Tyler & Roth Executive Search 36-25, Cape Fear Seafood Co. over The Paint Store of Hampstead 35-30, let by a 13 point performance by Jacob Edwards. Robert Gunter had 13 points for the painters in a losing cause. RJ Miller Construction toppled HWY55 48-38 behind and outstanding performance

by Austin Hobson, followed by 15 markers from Isiah Gibson. Caden Wilson was high gun for HWY55 with 14 points.

At 11 a.m., the girls sixthninth grades performed and in the first contest, Dwyer Electric outlasted Homiak Transport 27-22. Homiak led at the end of three quarters 22-16, but Homiak was held scoreless in the final frame. Brooklyn Beatty was high for Dwyer with 11 points, while Ryan Lambert tossed in 16 scores, only in A LOSING CAUSE 4HE +ITCHEN Man outscored Coastal Fitness Center 16-9.

The fifth-sixth grade boys started play at 1 p.m., with a down-to-the-wire contest won by JT�S Brick Oven Pizza 18-17. Both teams had even scoring performances by their entire roster. Sport

Shots out scored Reliant Roofing 36-27 behind 13 points tossed up by Andres Zak. Tripp Bugan hit the twines for 16 for the roofers. Island Family Medicine over TCLMarketing 24-13, North State Acceptance over Break Away Fitness and Performance 17-14.

The high school grade boys pounded the hardwoods for the final three games of the even. In a very competitive contest, Vicki Stowe spot real estate scored a big win by downing Dick’s Sporting Goods 5445. Samuel Stowe pounded the goals for 30 points for the winners. Ryan Starkey, 14, and Branden Tuthill, 13, had the high input for Dick’s. Harris Teeter didn’t have much trouble with Cherubini Orthodontics, outlasting the ortho dentists guys 57-26. Harris Teeter had all but one roster player score throughout the contest, led by Peyton St. Leger with 12 counters.

In the final contest of the full day of games, Prism Custom Painting out shot Ogden Tap Room to gain a 37-21 victory. Ian Lister led the painters tossing in 14 points.

TBA will take the Christmas break and return to action Jan. 11.

doubled Jamison because they were afraid he was going to the basket, and he got the ball to Gavin and he finished it.�

From that 29-28 deficit, Topsail never regained the lead – trailing by as any as six – until a pair of free throws by Long (14 points, five rebounds, five assists) put his team up 40-39 with 5:44 to go. Laney (4-2, 0-1) recovered the lead on its next possession, and he game seesawed back-andforth. Justin Clayton (five points) hit a trey with 2:46 remaining for a 51-50 Laney lead, Buccaneer Demarcus McLaurin (17 points, six rebounds, made it 53-50 and, after a basket by Topsail Gardner (14 points, six rebounds), McLaurin put what appeared to be the dagger in the Pirates’ hearts with a basket with 0:58 ticks left.

Long drained a threepointer with 27.8 seconds left to tie the game at 55-55.

Topsail got the ball back with 18.5seconds left and opted to run the clock down with a series of screens.

Long then drove from right-to-left with 0:07.2 left toward a screen by Ellis (10 points, five rebounds).

When Ellis’ defender came up to double team Long, Ellis rolled to the basket and Ellis laid it in as the buzzer went off. “It was a tough game and all my teammates picked it up and helped a lot,� Ellis said. “We pulled through and ended up with the win. That last play, we were supposed to run the clock down and get the last shot and I winded up being wide open and Jamison did a great job of finding me and getting me the ball.�

The week opener with

an efficient – especially on the defensive end of the court – 51-27 win over visiting White Oak. The Pirates led from start-tofinish and were never really threatened. An early 3-3 tie became a 12-7 lead after one period with James Stuart (six points, eight rebounds) leading the way.

Gardner (12 points, seven boards) heated up in the second quarter in creating a 24-14 at halftime. That was as close as White Oak would come.

Nine Pirate players got into the scoring column, led by Gar ner, Jamison L o n g ( n i n e ) , a n d Wi l l Pressler, Stuart, and Jackson Sullivan, each with six points. “Well-balanced effort but mixed with a lot of inconsistencies,� Topsail Coach Bob Barlett said. “There was often a lack

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Friday, Dec. 20 s0ENDER #OUNTY -USEUM OPEN P M s4HE -ARINE #ORPS ,EAGUE $ETACHMENT MEETS FOR breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.

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of patience, and our upand-down execution didn’t flow really well. We’re still at a stage where we’re too content to just be in the game. That team has some shortcomings and instead of us playing down to their level we need to play up to our level. We’re only six games into the year but it’s big-boy time. We have Laney on Friday here and their much better than what we faced today, so we simply have to get better.�

As balanced as the offense was, and despite Barlett’s concerns, it was the defense that really won this game. White Oak never cracked the doubledigit mark in any of the four quarters, and turned the ball over 13 times. Donnie Fonville (12 points) and Donovan Robinson (11 points) accounted for 23 of the Vikings’ 27 points as

the Pirate switching, hustling defense shut down the rest of the visiting team. “We really just played together and made sure we talked, and helped each other out so, really, it was a total team effort� said Pressler, who accounted for six points and nine rebounds. “Offensively, when we run our stuff properly we can get the whole team involved and, even with Derek (Gardner) and Jamison (Long) scoring a bulk of the points, it really starts flowing for us and everybody on this team can score and contribute, and that makes us harder to defend.�

Topsail was at New Hanover on Tuesday. They travel to Myrtle Beach for the Carolina Forest Tournament from Thursdaythrough-Saturday.

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, December 19, 2019, Page 4B

Lady Titans Continued from page 1B tough. Union rolled in looking to earn their first win of the year. The Rocky Point crew had other ideas. The Lady Titans appeared to be smarting from the loss to

Roundup Continued from page 1B teamed up with senior Nick Gallek, junior Trent Butler, and sophomore Liam McBride to win the 200yard medley relay, then joined forces with McBride, senior Devon Taylor, and freshman Tristen DeLeon to win the 300-yard freestyle relay.

McBride (2:07.84) won the 200-yard freestyle with DeLeon (2:12.54) finishing third, Taylor (2:22.80) won the 200-yard individual medley with senior Jon Gallagher (2:35.04) coming in fourth, and Gallek (1:12.12) won the 100-yard breaststroke with senior Travis Souza (1:17.04) in fifth.

Other scoring points came from McBride (2nd; 56.56) and Gallek (3rd; 59.39) in the 100-yard freestyle,

Pender Continued from page 1B lead kept growing. Pender’s super sophomore Jakwon Moore had his way inside and led the Patriots with 16 first half points. The score was 56-23 Pender at the half.

Senior Jujuan Carr is usually the best player on the floor in each game the Patriots play in. This

Titans Continued from page 1B With one win under their belts they hosted Union High School two days later.

The Spartans were 1-3 on the year and was coming off of a win over Midway.

The Titans jumped out to a 15-7 lead after one quarter of play and held on to take a 55-53 win.

The eight point Titan lead after one quarter of play was whittled down to six after three quarters of play. Union outscored Trask 18-14 in the fourth

Performers Continued from page 2B the victorious 200-yard freestyle team, and was again the anchor following Contreras, freshman Seleste Streck, and Oakley on the first-place 400-yard freestyle relay unit.

The Pender girls won their first game of the year behind the play of Tyanna Holmes. Riley Gurganus spearheaded the defense.

The Trask girls won twice last week. Anisa Lewis led all scorers with 26 points in the loss to Jacksonville

Jacksonville and took it out on the Lady Spartans. When the dust cleared the scoreboard read Trask 67- Union 22. The Spartans could not match up with Trask at any position. Trask led 21-5 after the first quarter and was up 37-11 at the half. The game was over by then and the clock rolled on in the final

eight minutes.

Lewis had 21 points – eight rebounds and four assists to lead Trask. White had 14 points and six rebounds while Leanna Pfeiffer had five points and 11 rebounds.

Hobbton visited Rocky Point on Friday. Let’s hope that the bus ride and scen-

ery was enjoyable because the Titans overwhelmed the Lady Wildcats 46-7.

This game was over quickly. The Ladies of Titan Town outscored the Hobbton crew 21-0 in the first quarter. The Lady Cats failed to score in the second quarter as well and the Titans took a 37-0 lead into the

half. A running clock was employed in the second half and the Titans managed to score nine points with head Coach Rodney Orr playing everybody but the ladies in the concession stand.

Lewis had 26 points with White chipping in eight.

Pfeiffer had eight points and six rebounds.

Anisa Lewis scored over 20 points twice last week and averaged just over 16 points a game after sitting down part of the Hobbton contest.

The Lady Titans (3-2) visited Richlands on Tuesday in their conference opener.

They hosted Pender on Thursday.

DeLeon (4th; 25.28), sophomore Bailey MacVaugh (5th; 26.09), senior Oscar Sessoms (6th; 2624), and junior Sean Dougherty (9th; 27.05) in the 50-freestyle, Butler (4th; 1:05.20) in the 100-yard butterfly, Taylor (2nd; 6:01.35) in the 500yard freestyle, sophomore Ryan King (3rd; 1:12.36) and freshman Porter Cockrum (4th; 1:12.80), and the quartet of DeLeon, Sessoms, Gallek, and Butler winning the 200-freestyle relay in 1:44.65.

Over on the girls’ side, it was senior Madison Hoover leading the scoring parade.

Hoover (2:06.58) on the 200yard freestyle with junior Teegan Hibbard (2:44.32) 10th, won the 100-yard freestyle (57.97) with classmate Tihani Contreras (58.02) in second, swam the anchor leg behind Contreras, senior Julia Oakley, and sophomore Paiton Newbill on the victorious (200-yard

freestyle team, and was again the anchor following Contreras, freshman Seleste Streck, and Oakley on the firstr-place (4:23.23) 400-yard freestyle relay unit.

Freshman Grace May was third (48.96) in the 200yard individual medley, Newbill was third (27.66) and Oakley was fifth (29.53) in the 50-yard freestyle, Newbill was fifth (1:18.56) and Streck was seventh (1:19.30) in the 100-yard backstroke, sophomore Alexis Knudsen was fourth (1:34.58) in the 100-yard butterfly and sixth (7:44.20) in the 500-yard freestyle, and freshman Kylee Barkentin was fourth (1:30.35) and sophomore Isabella Coogan was 13th (1:42.76) in the 100yard breaststroke.

The relay foursome of freshman Emma Soderman, Barkentin Knudsen, and senior Hannah Spillane finished seventh (2:34.04) in

the 200-yard medley relay.

The swim teams are at it again on Thursday (Dec. 19) at the UNCW-Natatorium against Ashley, Hoggard, and New Hanover.

Winter Track: Official statistics are extremely slow in being made available, but the result of a Dec. 4 meet at White Oak finally arrive, so it’s to give those deserving athletes their just due.

The Topsail boys finished first (81 points) well ahead of runner-up White Oak (63.5), West Carteret (54), Northside (24.5), and Jacksonville (12). Leading the way for the Pirates were junior Sean Campbell, who was first (6:30) in the 55meter dash and first (19-4) in the long jump, junior Tucker Parks (1:12.00) with a win in the 500-meter run, senior Clay Marks (8.10) who was in the 55-meter hurdles, and senior Brendan Parrella with a first

(5:11.10) in the 1,600-meter run.

Parks (2nd; 9.50), sophomore Dane Adams (3rd; 10.10), and sophomore Dakota Cottle (10.40) were right behind Campbell in the 55-meter hurdles event, Parrella was fourth (3:00.60) in the 1,000-meter run, freshman Caiden Jenkins (5:24.30) and freshman James Manning (5:41.20) were second and fourth in the 1,600-meter run, senior Ian Webster (17-2) and Kormas Boutis (16-2) were second and third in the long jump, sophomore Dominic Bedo was fifth (1:21.0) in the 500-meter run, and Parrella was fourth (3:00.60) in the 1,000-meter run.

The Lady Pirates finished third (47) behind West Carteret (795) and Jacksonville (67), and ahead of White Oak (42) and Northside (32.5) Junior Ariana Blevins was first (33-2) in the triple jump, second

(9.80) in the 55-meter hurdles, fifth (47.00) in the 300meter run, and third (14-0) in the long jump, senior Abigail Hunt was tied for second (7.40) in the 55-meter dash, fifth (47.50) in the 300-meter run, and fourth (12-6) in the long jump, junior Emma Martin was second (3:35.40) in the 1,000meter run, junior Emma Huff was fourth (1:31.20) in the 500-meter run, senior Alycia Artman was second (29-0) in the shot put, junior Anna Bloodworth was third (10.10) in the 55-meter hurdles, and freshman Brianna Webster was fifth (11-5) in the long jump.

Results of last Wednesday’s (Dec. 11) meet at Swansboro were – again – not poster at press time. If they do come through, the results will appear in next week’s Pender Post-Voice.

The track teams are at Swansboro on Wednesday (Dec. 18).

was no different. The superstar guard took over in the third quarter. The lead ballooned to 40 points going into the fourth period and a running clock was employed ending the onslaught.

Carr had 30 points to lead all scorers. Moore finished the game with 21 points.

Pender traveled to Kill Devils Hill to play in the Good Guys verse Cancer tour nament. On Friday

they played the Washington County Panthers. The Pats dropped a 59-52 decision. The game was tied at 26 at the half. The Panthers took a five point lead into the fourth period and held on for the win.

Carr led the Patriots with 24 points and 12 rebounds with Asad Johnson chipping in nine points and 10 boards.

Next up was the Trinity Christian Crusaders.

The Crusaders have three

players listed at 6’8’’. They proved to be too much for the Pats.

Carr led Pender with 27 points with Moore adding 12 points and seven rebounds. JoJo Fullwood had six points and seven boards. Car r averaged 27 points a game for the week.

Pender (3-3) played a 4-2 East Carteret Mariner squad on Tuesday before playing at Trask on Thursday.

frame but could not overcome the poor first period.

Pridgen led a balanced attack with 13 points, nine rebounds and five assists.

Watson Orr was back and chipped in seven points, four assists and two steals.

The final game of the week was a Friday night home affair with Hobbton.

The Wildcats were looking for their first win of the season. What they found was a Titan team that was determined to harass the visitors at every turn. The resort was a 62-38 Trask win.

The Wildcats took an early lead and led by five

after one quarter of play.

The Titans caught the Cats in the second quarter on a Will Berry three pointer.

With the score tied the Titans went on a 10-2 run to take a 23-15 lead at the break.

That defensive intensity that Coach Orr talked about kicked in after the half and the result was a 22-7 advantage going into the final eight minutes of play. The Wildcats never cut the lead under 24 points in the fourth quarter.

Berry led the Titans with 20 points while Orr scored 15 points including four three-point baskets.

The Titans are now 3-3 on the year. They opened conference play on Tuesday at Richlands before hosting Pender on Thursday in what is the teams biggest rivalry.

While Orr said that the Pender game is always big, the game the Titans really need to win is early in the week at Richlands.

“Sure, the Pender game is a rivalry and we always want to beat them, but the Richlands game is far more important. They are a 2A school in the conference.

We need to beat the 2A teams to make the playoffs.“

High School with Madalyn White chipping in eight.

Leanna Pfeiffer had eight points and six rebounds.

Lewis had 21 points in the win over Union while White had 14. Pfeiffer had five points and 11 rebounds.

The Trask boys won three times last week. Robert Pridgen had 22 points and seven boards in the teams win over Jacksonville. Pridgen had 13 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the win over Union.

Will Berry led the Titans with 20 points while Watson Orr scored 15 points including four three-point baskets in the win over

Hobbton.

Pender slammed Lejeune in their conference opener behind senior Jujuan Carr.

He had 30 points to lead all scorers. Jakwon Moore finished the game with 21 points.

Carr led the Patriots in their loss to Washington County with 24 points and 12 rebounds with Asad Johnson chipping in nine points and 10 boards.

The Topsail boys beat Laney on a bucket at the buzzer by Gavin Ellis.

Derek Gardner had 14 points and six rebounds while Jamison Long had 14 points and five assists along

with five boards. James Stuart had six points and eight rebounds in the teams win over White Oak. This week’s top performer is junior swimmer Chase Davis. He set school records in two separate events for the Pirates.

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