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In this edition... Pender County has been busy with Christmas events leading up to Dec. 25. See photos of the latest events on page 1B and Facebook. Winter sports means wresting. The Titan Duals was held last weekend. Basketball teams will be on the hardwood this week and in holiday tournaments. Read more in Sports on page 8A.
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Third candidate enters Pender sheriff’s race By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher A second New Hanover County Sheriff ’s deputy plans run for Pender County Sheriff, bringing the number of candidates to three. Jason Spivey announced his candidacy Monday. Pender County Sheriff Carson Smith announced in November that he will not seek reelection following his current term and will retire in December, 2018. Smith says he will run for the 16th District N.C. House seat vacated by the resignation of Rep. Chris Millis. Spivey announced his candidacy Monday in a press release, saying “I
would like to first thank God and my family for guiding me to serve. After Sheriff Carson Smith announced his retirement, I received a wave of support from the people close to me and many more in ‘our’ Pender County. I was humbled from all of the support and well wishes. “After much though (sic), console (sic) with my family and receiving support from my Sheriff, Ed McMahon of New Hanover County, it is with great reverence and excitement I announce my candidacy for Pender County Sheriff. I will lead our county with honor and integrity. Each person will be treated with dignity and respect. It is my belief that a law enforcement
agency is only as good as its relationship with the community. There must be an unbreakable bond of trust and respect that we all must adhere to. I will do this for you. “As we move through this as a community, it is important for me to understand and know what you the citizens expect, need and want from me. From there, we will set goals and meet them together. It is imperative as law enforcement officers we have a greater presence in our community in its entirety. Being well rounded, fair, consistent and communication with you is the key to this. “I lead by example and there is nothing too big or small that we as a
community cannot accomplish. We all must adopt a tireless work ethic to succeed and we will, together. When I am elected, I make you a promise as your new Sheriff, that I will take the trust you give and never do anything to lose it. I will lead our Sheriff ’s Office with professionalism, an open mind and humility.� Spivey now joins two candidates – former Wilmington Fire battalion chief Randy Burton and NHCSO deputy Joseph Cina to seek the Sheriff ’s post in Pender County. Burton and Cina will run as Republicans. The official filing for the November general election begins in February.
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County officials tour school sites By Miranda Ferguson Special to the Post & Voice
of the Penderlea School, Surf City Elementary and Surf City Middle bond projects. Last week’s tour gave teachers and principals the opportunity to walk the halls and step into the cafeteria, gymnasium, and classrooms at both sites, as well as offer feedback about the projects. Both projects are on schedule to be completed for the
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The Poplar Grove manor house is beautifully decorated for the Christmas holiday. The plantation held special Christmas events this past week. See more photos on Facebook.
Pender County Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Hill and Chief Officer of Auxiliary Services Allen Vann took a committee of PCS Teachers of the Year, principals, central services administrators, the Pender County Board of Education, Board of Commissioners, and Town of Surf City representatives on tours
Pender County Commissioner David Piepmeyer talks with School Superintendent Dr. Steven Hill at the Surf City school project.
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New holiday events in Burgaw
Christmas on the Square, Polar Express a success From Staff Reports Drawing people into Historic Downtown Burgaw was the goal for the Dec. 16 event called Christmas on the Square. Coupled with Burgaw Parks and Recreation’s hosting Polar Express at the Historic Train Depot, the goal was easily met. Christmas on the Square was organized by Bob Townsend, retired broadcast journalist. He and his wife, Rosiland, travel to various artisans shows to sell the soaps created by Rosiland. Townsend said Christmas on the
Square was a huge success. He credited the collaboration of the event’s sponsors, the Town of Burgaw, Pender County, Andy and Katie Pettigrew from the Pender-Topsail Post & Voice. “Thanks to our awesome family of vendors who took a chance on us for our first event,� said Townsend. Townsend said he appreciated the many folks who came to Burgaw to shop with the Christmas on the Square vendors and the Burgaw merchants. Townsend credited the assistance of the Pender High School JROTC for their
help in setting up the event. The event also included Christmas music arranged by David Farrior. “It was a team effort,� said Townsend. While the Christmas on the Square started at 10 a.m. and concluded around 4 p.m., the Burgaw Parks and Rec department overlapped slightly with the showing of Polar Express at the train depot. Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew Zach White, director of parks and rec Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce Director Emily Baker in Burgaw, said his office was inundated visits with Santa (stained glass artist Jim Shapley) at the
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Pender EMS & Fire Report Dec. 10-16 Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 181 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 47 Sloop Point Station 14 21 Hampstead Station 16 25 Surf City Station 23 20 Topsail Beach Station 4 1 Union Station 5 12 Rocky Point Station 7 35 Atkinson Station 9 12 Maple Hill Station 13 5 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 Station 29 3 Type of Calls Cancelled: 28 Refusals: 48 Stand by: 0 Transported: 98 Treated/released: 7 Fire Department Report Total Calls: 39 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 6 Fire Station 13 Maple Hill 0 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 9 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 9 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 2 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 7 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 6 EMS St. 4 Topsail Beach 0 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 6 Motor Vehicle Crash 8 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 18 Cancelled 7 Ocean Rescue 0
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Continued from page 1A with requests for free tickets to the Polar Express event. At the train depot, guests of all ages were greeted by train conductors. Hot chocolate and popcorn were served. Pender County Tourism
ect space. Surf City Elementary and Middle will operate as two separate schools with separate administrative offices and share a kitchen and cafeteria, which can be partitioned with a moving wall. The Surf City project includes a multipurpose room with a stage, as well as a gymnasium. provided a make-it take-it project in which children used fabric markers to create their own holiday aprons. “We appreciate the spirit of cooperation we shared with the Town of Burgaw on this event,” said Tammy Proctor, Pender County tourism director. “We all have the same goals – to bring people together.”
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Ann Heath celebrated her 100th birthday Nov 28. Among the more than 50 guests at the party in Jacksonville, were her five children, three of which reside in Pender County. Also present were numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren along with many other relatives and friends. The Surf City Police Department held their first Shop with a Cop event Dec. 16. The police staff took the children and their parents out to lunch and then went Christmas shopping. After shopping, they all went back to the police department to have dessert and wrap the gifts. A special thank you to Sandra Brown and her staff from Faith Harbor United Methodist Church for helping to make this event a success.
Retired military, Surf City resident publishes book By Lori Kirkpatrick Post & Voice Staff Writer A Surf City resident has recently published his first book, It‘s Personal Not Personnel. Colonel Robert Campbell, a retired Army Officer, describes in his book his own lessons learned in leadership. He offers readers practical steps and methods to follow, such as his “List of Six” desires of people, how to overcome the fear of counseling or mentoring a subordinate, and how to create employee loyalty and prevent turnover. Campbell has spoken about his new book at Castle Branch, tekMountain and at Georgia Tech. Campbell served in a variety of command and staff positions during both peacetime and war in a career that spanned 27 years. After achieving the rank of Major, he attended the Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas where he earned a master of science in Administration from Central Michigan University. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg where he saw service in rescue and relief operations in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. In 2006, he participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom
Ron Campbell as a brigade executive officer. Campbell went on to serve as a senior trainer and deputy commander at an Army training center in Germany. Once he returned from service overseas, he attended the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. After being selected for the rank of Colonel, he commanded about 5,000 soldiers in the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airbor ne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He led a portion of the brigade to Afghanistan and served as the Brigade Commander and Deputy Commander of Train, Advise and Assist Command South, Kandahar Afghanistan. During his final assign-
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Notes from the Field
Fishing Stories
Bill Messer My father ‘departed this life’ as the papers put it, 25 years ago, and I am about to reach the age of his passing. Naturally enough, it turns a fellow introspective, to ponder how well I measure up, not only to him, but my grandfather, also. Both are tough acts to follow, and it is the universal absolutes of manhood I use as the gauge – hunting, fishing and golf, but mostly hunting and fishing, my grandfather not a golfer. And only one grandfather, my mother’s. My father’s dad died young, and suddenly. He was a small farmer in rural Alabama, a little more than a subsistence farmer, in that there was a ‘hired family’ living on the property, and they tended the livestock – 2 milk cows, a mule, some hogs – and raised the corn, sweet potatoes and watermelons, and the man did the plowing and milking. My grandfather had a shotgun, a Harrington & Richardson 16 gauge single shot, and the front bead, a little BB style ball on a post, got knocked off, so we all learned to shoot aiming with only the bead base as a guide. My father inherited it, and now I have it. I often spent summers on the family farm in Alabama, and I got five shotgun shells a day, with the responsibility of keeping the bluejays out of the pecan grove and away from the apples. I was deadly and effective. Once, curious, I got my grandmother to cook a mess of bluejays, which, in spite of being a decent size bird, is reduced to ping pong ball size when you cook them. All dark meat, as I remember, and drumsticks resembled a pea on a toothpick. We lived in a small town in Tennessee for several years, Morristown, birth-
place of Davy Crockett, and on the Kingston Pike, made famous in the song Thunder Road. We fished in a private pond, the confluence of two streams behind a small dam. The pond had bluegills, crappie and bass. This is the fish story: my father caught a really big largemouth bass, a ‘lunker’, and I was both delighted and envious, mostly envious. We always fished opposite sides of the pond. He thought I wasn’t serious enough about fishing and spent too much time poking around in the water or the woods along the streams. And then one day it happened: my rod bent double as I was working a plastic worm through the pond grass and weeds at the edge, a big one. After a short battle, no finesse, just brute power reeling it in and across the grass, the line broke! The fish wasn’t aware it had parted, and lay there just on the edge of the pond. I leapt at the motionless fish and slammed my hands down, piercing one hand on its spiny dorsal fin, but no matter, I had my fish. It was a big one, and only a few ounces lighter than my father’s, but that was as it should be, I didn’t want to show up the old man, but just show that I was becoming a young force to be reckoned with. He surprised me and took the big fish to a taxidermist, as he had done his big ‘un. His was on display in his office, mine was in my room. Later, many years later, I was a college student, on my own and living in a trailer, the fish was on the wall in the short hall, infrequently swept. I noticed small cones of sawdust on the floor under the stuffed fish, and the fish was beginning to go soft and hollow feeling. The years had taken its toll, and my soon to be wife suggested that as we combined households and moved into a new apartment, maybe the fish could go, and I agreed. It had gone way past its glory days, now faded and dusty, tail and fins bent, missing parts, and generally looking like it was then 15 years later and been through
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Measuring up to the ‘old man’: close, but I never did equal his fish or golf score.
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The Angel in the Trash Can I had no idea, when Hurricane Matthew pushed water into our home, that my bride was making plans for Christmas. As we dashed with flashlights, about lifting boxes, trying to raise furniture, and desperately trying to get everything above the rising water, her voice rang out from the bedroom. “I got the angels up on a shelf,” she yelled. “If we have to get out, don’t forget them.” 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 Novermber 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 part-time jobs. Work was hard to find in a resort town in midwinter, when the north wind froze parts of the Potomac River 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 once-grand hotels had become frowzy and rundown. One by one the old houses, the stores, the boardwalk and pavilion she’d known as a bobbysoxer 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
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Jefferson Weaver 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 children, 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 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 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 decades, 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 over-decorating 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.
Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus By Jefferson Weaver Post & Voice Columnist Once upon a time, even large newspapers were a part of their communities, and as such, Season’s Greetings were more heartfelt. In today’s fast-forward, needit-now society, some of that has gone by the wayside. At the Post & Voice, however, we wanted to continue a tradition, and slow down long enough to wish all our readers Merry Christmas. We also hope that you will always feel you can rely on the Post & Voice just as little Virginia O’Hanlon’s family felt about the New York Sun, 120 years ago. It remains the responsi-
bility of community publications like ours to remember, even in the busiest times, that without our readers we are nothing. Thank you for being there with us, and we hope to be there for you for a long time to come. We sincerely hope that you will take a moment during this busy time of year to recognize the true meaning of Christmas. We also hope you and your family have a safe and happy holiday season, and whenever you doubt, just remind yourself that as long as there are children who look forward to Christmas, there will always be a Santa Claus. Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to
the editor of New York’s Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial. “DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. “Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. “Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.’ “Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? “VIRGINIA O’HANLON. “115 WEST NINETYFIFTH STREET.” VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They
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have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except [what] they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound
and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch
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Still Scrambling? Are you still searching for the perfect gift for that special someone this holiday season? Gifting is an art of the heart; one of five love languages identified by Gary Chapman in his book by the same title. You can’t really do it wrong, though some gifts are certainly more well received than others. Since my last column introduced the ultimate trifecta – encouragement kindness and humor, I offer some simple suggestions for embracing and expressing each. Encouragement Encouragement is literally the art of instilling courage. From the French word couer, meaning heart, it goes deeper than compliments and praise by acknowledging positive attributes, efforts and potential. Our brains are designed for survival, so we must retrain them to notice what goes right and acknowledge accordingly. s3MILE s4ELL SOMEONE YOU APPRECIate them s!CKNOWLEDGE SOMEONE FOR their efforts s#OMPLEMENT SOMEONE S actions or attributes s7RITE A THANK YOU NOTE expressing appreciation for someone s!SK GENUINELY CURIOUS questions and listen to the answers Kindness English philosopher and researcher Aldoux Huxley documented data confirming kindness as the most common denominator in human performance, effectiveness and success in all arenas. The Dalai Lama says kindness is his religion and I believe it is the missing link in our society s"EGIN WITHIN BE YOUR OWN best friend s%MBRACE AN ATTITUDE OF gratitude s3MILE AND LOOK PEOPLE IN the eye . Use kind uplifting words. Offer to let someone in front of you in line s0AY IT FORWARD PAY FOR someone’s coffee, lunch, gas: do it without them knowing s/PEN DOORS FOR OTHERS literally and figuratively Humor Laughter truly is the best medicine, as Norman Cousins taught us through his pioneering approach to healing himself with humor. Laughter is an internal body massage for every organ and has proven positive physiological impact on mind, body and spirit. s,EARN TO LAUGH AT YOURSELF and encourage others to do the same. If you can’t laugh at yourself you leave the job to others s,OOK FOR ABSURDITY IN every day life: There is funny everywhere . Always look for the silver lining and see the funny in every situation. s,AUGH OUT LOUD EVEN IF you have to fake it till you make it. Your body does not know the difference between real and fake laughter but you do, so master the art of laughing often. Strive in life to be a go giver rather than a go-getter. Your kindness only takes a moment and can last a lifetime. Even if no one notices you become a better happier person and our world becomes a better place.
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We need a new state contract For most of the 241 years since North Carolina adopted its first Constitution there have been arguments about the proper balance and separations of power between the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government. Our Constitution has generally served us well, but recent court cases and legislation suggest we need
Yes Virginia Continued from page 4A Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see
Messer Continued from page 4A several moves. There is another fishing story. There were a couple of wood pond boats on the bank for the fisherman. One was newer, and the other, a much older one, if pulled out of the water, dried out to the extent that the boards shrank a bit and let water leak in through the seams. If kept wet, the wood stayed tight with no leaks. Once, in my desire to get out to the middle of the pond, I took the old leaky one, and with no bailer but my cupped hands, it soon filled with water. No problem, a few minutes of vigorous splashing would remove quite a bit of water. Then I caught a fish, a crappie, a big one. Then another. Then I started pulling them in as fast as I could bait up and throw out. Then the boat sank. Not out from under me, but it filled with water, though it still floated, some-
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to revise our governing document. A Constitution is essentially a contract between the people and its government. It was never intended to be a “one and done” document; neither was it designed to be changed too frequently. There have been two major revisions since the 1776 Constitution. The first, following the Civil War in 1868, gave more power to the Governor and the people. The latest, the 1971 Constitution, eliminated some unconstitutional provisions, updated the language and better organized the document. Since its passage there have been 20 Amendments, including requirements for a balanced budget, that judges be lawyers, allowing gubernatorial succession, giving the Governor the veto power and adding Victims Rights. The basic understanding of our government is that the General Assembly will pass laws, the Governor and Council of State will administer and execute those laws
and the courts will interpret laws to determine their constitutionality and dispense justice. In recent months we have seen many challenges to our Constitution. It would be helpful if there were further clarity delineating the separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches. While the governance of public education was better defined in the 1971 Constitution, questions still linger as to who is in charge. Issues such as redistricting, election laws, eminent domain and proper uses of public money deserve clarification, but nowhere is the need for change better illustrated than in the recent debates of our judiciary. What we desire is having the best judges deciding court cases. This involves how we select them, how long they should serve and how to ensure they are making valid judicial decisions. There is documented evidence that the public seldom knows the legal qualifica-
tions or the character of prospective judges for whom they vote and for decades we have discussed potential improvements as to how to put the best qualified jurists in our courtrooms. While the public is not inclined to give up their right to vote for judges there is mounting evidence justice would be better served with some nonpartisan, impartial selection process. Lawmakers have frequently been irked that courts rule against laws they have passed and often assert judicial decisions are politically motivated. We doubt that is often the case, but assuming there is some truth to the claims, how is justice better served by requiring that judicial candidates list their political affiliations on the election ballot? Currently our legislature is considering changing the length of judicial terms to two years, another questionable consideration. This would require judges have to frequently stand for election.
fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all
the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten
times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. Text of “Yes, Virginia” courtesy of the Smithsonian.
what, but below the water’s surface. I couldn’t bail it out, but I could still paddle it, sort of, back to the edge of the pond. With my fish. Fishing for big bass and crappie was not all. We fished for ducks sometimes. The pond was attractive to ducks, and there was a primitive duck blind on the upper end along a stream entrance. We shot over a relatively narrow end of the pond, and with no retriever dog, we used a spinning rod and a big lure with treble hooks to toss out and snag a downed bird. “How many ducks did you catch?” Ha, ha. We were often successful, and while duck hunting can be pretty uncomfortable, cleaning the ducks later was brutal. This was in the days before Gore-Tex. Boots were not waterproof, and jackets not well insulated, gloves were leather work gloves, and what little heat was from a Jon-E hand warmer, a chrome plated catalytic
burner fueled with lighter fluid, just enough to remind you of what warmth felt like. Standing in icy water, often crusts of ice crunching underfoot, so cold ungloved fingers could stick to a shotgun barrel, in cloudy, drizzly, sleeting weather – weather not fit for ducks, as they say – and then the sounds of wings and the rush of a single, double or a small flock of ducks setting down through the clouds and fog and then - Boom! Boom! - and we had our ducks. Ducks retrieved, we could head for home and spend another miserable few minutes out on the back porch dressing the ducks with numbed fingers before we could go inside. The closer I get to my father’s age of passing, the more I recall with pleasure our times together, fishing, hunting and golfing. Sons are fortunate to have fathers and grandfathers whose examples set the standards.
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Topsail Elementary holds Science Fair By Laura Roebuck Topsail Elementary School Special to the Post & Voice
Topsail Elementary School held their Science Fair Dec. 6-8. Topsail High School students in Mrs. Burke’s and Mr. Jeffcoat’s classes helped judge the projects, along with teachers and other community members. First Place Winner: Nya and Tye Coury Their questions was How does the surface geometry of a solar cell affect heat loss? Nya and Tye hypothesized that the geometry of a solar cell would Pictured above are TES Science Fair winners Nya and Tye Coury, Claire Quasem, Abby Hubbard, and Italia Squic- affect heat loss and let off heat faster. They tested mock solar ciarini. cells in the oven. After testing, they concluded that their hypothesis was correct. The test showed that the models with surface geometry such as triangles or spheres lost heat faster than the flat model. Their rationale stated that solar energy is a renewable source of energy, but that one of the reasons that solar panels are expensive is because they are inefficient if they get too hot. If solar panels could remain cooler they could be more efficient, therefore more The Pender County Homeschool group performed a Christmas program Dec. 13 at a luncheon sponsored by the affordable and replace nonreBurgaw Police Department for their RUOK? Program participants at the Burgaw Community House. newable sources of energy. Second Place Winner: Claire Quasem Her question was Which type of water out of tap water, fridge water, ocean water, and sound side water is best for drinking with the right PH levels? Claire’s hypothesis was that tap water would be best because it most likely has more minerals than fridge water which would take longer to evaporate, and that it is cleaner and better to drink. After testing, she concluded that her
hypothesis was wrong. None of the different types of water were drastically different so none of them were noticeably better. They were all drinkable and not hazardous. Third Place Winner: Abbey Hubbard Her question was: Which nail will start to rust in the shortest amount of time in the six different types of liquids? Abbey’s hypothesis stated that she thought the salt water would rust a nail the fastest, and after testing, she learned that both salt water and tap water oxidized the nail the fastest. Honorable Mention is “Operation Biodegradation” by Italia Squicciarini . Italia learned from her experiment that natural materials biodegrade faster than man-made items such as plastic. The TES winners will be invited to compete in the Pender County District Science Fair, Jan. 12.
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Larry Leon Gurganus WILLARD -- Larry Leon Gurganus, Jr., age 54, of Willard left this earthly life for his eternal rest Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 1, 1963 in Pender County and was the son of Norma Padgett Gurganus of Willard and the late Larry Leon Gurganus, Sr. Leon was a dedicated member of the Church of Pentecostal Gathering. In addition to his loving mother, he is survived by his brother Nelson Gurganus of Willard; his sister, Wanda G. Parker and husband, Tommie of Wallace; nieces, Brittany Mercer and husband Brantlee and Ashley Gurganus; nephew, Timothy Parker; great nephew Colton Mercer and numerous extended family and friends who loved Leon dearly. Leon was a devoted son and a loving brother. He was kind hearted and was always
By Dr. Chris Wirszyla Special to the Post & Voice Was it actually almost three years ago that the Pender Post and Voice published my article The First 1,000 Days? The story behind me finally getting totally consistent with having a cardiovascular workout every day? Well, this is about the second 1,000 days since then, when again, each day begins with a run, a bike ride, or a combination of both. There were many days, especially during the warm summer months, when the twins and I would also swim laps at the outdoor YWCA before hitting any number of nice sandwiches along with the requisite and vitally important potato chips… The streak began on April 28, 2012, the day we transported my parents up from Florida so my dear mother (RIP) could get the care she needed and they could be closer to family. I started that day and haven’t missed a day since. Through rain, and hot, and ice storms, snow, through trips abroad and to the mountains, and once a month to see my folks for the weekend, if I was alive when a new day started, I was out the door… Several things put the longevity of the streak into perspective, the top being standing in front of a group of first graders and realizing these kids weren’t even born when the streak started. I have always been active, and have worked out for and played sports my whole life. The whole “playing sports” thing has kind of gone by the wayside because it seems that now, approaching 57, every time I play in a competitive situation, something hap-
willing to lend a helping hand when needed. He was blessed with an organizing/planning talent that could coordinate any party or social to the fullest measure. Leon loved people and with his gigantic personality, he never met a stranger. To Leon, his family was his life but he especially loved and made sure his mother was taken care of. Because of Leon’s relationship and love for the Lord, he is now in the presence of Jesus. He will surely be missed but treasured memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. The family received friends from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Church of Pentecostal Gathering, N.C. Highway 117 (N. Norwood Street), in Wallace. The funeral service followed at 11 a.m. at the Church of Pentecostal Gathering with Pastor Rodney Bonham officiating. Burial followed at Riv-
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erview Memorial Park in Watha. You may share your memories and send condolences at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace.
George Washington Malpass BURGAW -- George Washington Malpass, 97, of Burgaw and formerly of Duplin County passed from his earthly life Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 at Laurels of Pender. He was born May 11, 1920 in Duplin County, the son of the late Fred and Allie Nora Malpass. George is survived by his beloved wife, Margie Rivenbark Malpass; brother-in-law and caregiver, Abner Rivenbark and his wife, Annie; and many extended family and friends. Many will remember George as an excellent house
painter in Duplin and Pender Counties. George served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during WW II. He and Margie spent many happy years together. His sunny smile and quiet sense of humor will remain in our hearts as he will be greatly missed. Funeral service was held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel followed by visitation. The Rev. Randy Little and The Rev. Gary Avery conducted the service. A private burial was held at Riverview Memorial Park. Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw. Leon Ray Potter KELLY -- Leon Ray Potter,
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pens. I tweak a muscle, or get an unfamiliar pain…For a lifelong athlete, this realization that I can’t do the things I used to, at the level I want to, frankly hurts. I was the student athlete of the year in High School, played college baseball and club level ultimate Frisbee, and spent many days on various courts and fields, playing sports I love. The introduction of an instant family curtailed these activities, but I kept up with the running, starting in 1998 with Beverly Warren, now the president of Kent State University. This is when I first started keeping a log of my miles, both running and on the bike. But, here’s the kicker…as I write this, and after looking back through my log books, I realize that most years since “the streak” started, I had missed only a couple of days each year. If I had not, I could easily be looking at nearly 20 years (except for that week I had Strep, and couldn’t even move!). For now, I am happy to keep the streak going. Probably 99% of the days I am by myself. It is a great time for prayer, reflection, and planning, as the rest of my day is filled with teaching at an elementary school (hundreds of kids to keep me busy), working at one of several jobs I have (between us, my wife and I counted 10 jobs we have), and taking care of and enjoying our soon to be nine-year-old twins, the two “older” kids, and our beloved house in our wonderful neighborhood. There have been a few runs or bike rides with the family members, including a 5K we have done for 11 years in a row, the “Seaside Shuffle”,
a beautiful run on Wrightsville Beach every November, that ends with a dive in the great Atlantic and “Moe’s” for dinner. I have also run with a student in the twice annual “Girls on the Run” and “Stride” races, of which I am an assistant coach. Our head coach, Ms. Hudson, has gone from being a total non-runner to losing 60 pounds and having her own streak of over 1000 days. These races are awesome, as over 1000 fourth and fifth grade kids complete a 5K as a culmination of the 12-week program. I have had some amazing running buddies over the years, including Brianna, who never thought she could do something like that (she didn’t stop once!) and Nick, who, in 25-degree weather, never complained once, just did it, the throwback typical American kid… I’m getting emotional right now just writing this, and you know I shed a tear when both of those races were over and the look on those kids faces said it all! I’ve also done a few 5K races with the twins and the wife. Running the Seaside Shuffle the last couple of years with Alex, who never stopped even though this year he played five soccer games that weekend (and was bribed with two bucks if he didn’t stop!) will forever be a highlight. Bella and I ran the Autism run one Saturday, the followed it up with the kids fun run at Empie Park, gathering four t-shirts that day. This past summer we did the Blueberry Festival 5K together…there’s nothing like blueberries and watermelon after a hot summer run! The best part of that whole experience was the volunteer dinner the festival had, complete with some serious Shrimp and Grits…If it sounds like I talk about food a lot, a lady once told me, “I run to eat”…me too… The thing is, the streak has become its own entity.
It’s a constant in my life, like brushing my teeth, or my five o’clock coffee (my wife calls me a creature of habit). The exercise keeps me in reasonably good shape, as I also do sit-ups and pushups (although
79, of Kelly passed gently from his earthly life Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 at Silver Stream Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Dec. 8, 1938 in Bladen County, the son of the late Bill Henry and Erma Squires Potter. Leon is survived by his sister, Lottie Mae Potter; brothers, Carl Potter, Sr. (Sandra), Jerry L. Potter (Linda); and Travis Potter (Sue) all of Kelly; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends, all who loved Leon. He was a member of Centerville Baptist Church and was retired from Corning, Inc. Leon loved his family and was a wonderful brother and uncle. In years past when his health permitted, Leon enjoyed his vegetable garden and all of God’s bountiful nature. Many will remember the beautiful pieces furniture and other items made of wood
not as much as I used to!). Obviously it has become a pride thing, as well as a coping mechanism for daily stress. No matter what happens in my life, I know I will be going for a run in the morning.
that Leon created. His gentle spirit and his steadfast faith in the Lord will always be remembered. His presence on this earth will be missed. The family received friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel. Graveside service were 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Hargrove Family Cemetery, 312 Natmore Road, Kelly. The Rev. Richard Wade and The Rev. Jack Miller conducted the service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com. The family was served by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.
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The big deal on the mat last week was the Titan Duals. Of the six teams that were there, three were Pender county schools. In addition, Topsail was able to see two conference mates in South Brunswick and Ashley. The Pirates won the tournament with a 5-0 record. They beat Trask 68-9, Clinton 78-6, Pender 51-36, South Brunswick 45-33 and Ashley 37-33. Noah Lavalle, Nathan Bray and David Diaz each had pins in what was deemed as the finals in the win over Ashley. Lavalle and Bray were perfect on the day. Wednesday the Pirates fell 50-22 to Laney – one of the better 4A teams in the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference and the state. Nathan Bray (113 pounds), Ethan Rivenbark (120), and Martrinez (152) won by fall for the Pirates, while LaValle recorded a 17-5 win by major decision over Buccaneer Jonathan White at 195 pounds. The Titans went 2-3 in their own duels. They beat a shorthanded Clinton team 66-3 and Pender 54-30. Carlos Ruiz went 5-0 on the day while Eric Sanchez and Rogan Heath went 4-1. Jacob Johnson went 3-2 on the day including an overtime win over the South Brunswick grappler in his weight class. “Our lighter guys did a great job all week,” said Trask head Coach Chris Johnson. “They are showing a lot of improvement in all areas, but our heavier guys have got to step up and carry some of the weight and to this point they have not. I knew coming into this season that it would be a rebuild year for us, and I’m extremely happy with where we are down low and in the middle of the lineup, but I’m extremely disappointed where we are on the back end of the lineup, not just from a Wrestling standpoint but a growth standpoint.” Pender beat Clinton for their only win.
By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer
A good coach never passes on a chance to make a point or teach a young student-athlete a lesson. I have known literally thousands of coaches over the years and the best ones always seem to find the time to make a point or teach a young person a lesson that they will be able to carry with them for life. Last week I was at the Pender basketball game. The boys team was way up on the Richlands Wildcats. With the Pats up by 30 points one of the Pender players was on his way down the court with the intent to score another basket. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with this, there are unwritten rules regarding things like this. As a coach you never want to run the score up or embarrass another team. There are several reasons for this. One of the reasons is that you never know
Post & Voice Top Performers By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer
The high school basketball season took center stage last week although the Titan duels were held at Trask on Saturday. Staff photos by Bobby Norris The Topsail girls dropped Topsail grappler Tyler Dempsey (above top) and Titan Jaheim Lane (above). two tough conference contests last week. Lauren Caveness scored eight points against Hoggard while Payton Little had seven points, and eight boards. The Topsail men conThe Wresting Top Eight tinue too struggle this year. Noah Lavalle – Topsail They fell to New Hanover Nathan Bray – Topsail By Bobby Norris and Hoggard. Jarris Long Carlos Ruiz – Trask Post & Voice Sports Writer scored 12 points in the loss to Tyler Demspey – Topsail Hoggard and 19 in the loss to Ethan Rivenbark – Topsail Last week the Heide Trask Titan men’s varsity New Hanover. Jacob Floyd Rogan Heath – Trask basketball team opened its inaugural season of had 10 points in both games. Nathan Martinez – Topsail conference play in the Coastal 8 in grand fashion. The Topsail wrestling team Andrew Ocampo - Pender The defensive minded Titans beat Richlands at won the Titan duels with a home 85-60 early in the week before demolishing a perfect 5-0 record. They were Lejeune squad at their place 85-30. led by Noah Lavalle, Nathan The Richlands Wildcats came into Titan Town Bray and Tyler Dempsey. ready to show the former 1A Rocky Point squad The Titan wrestling team that the 2A ranks were a little tougher. What the went 2-3 on the day. Carlos Onslow County team found was a Titan defense Ruiz went 5-0 while Rogan that had 23 steals including 17 in the first half in Heath and Eric Sanchez easily running past the Cat’s by 25 points. went 4-1. Titan Coach Rodney Orr’s philosophy is that The Topsail swim team defense wins games. That was evident in the first had a good week. Madison quarter of play as the Wildcats were overwhelmed Hoover had a good day in the with the Trask team’s quickness. pool. She was first in the 100 By Bobby Norris The contest was close in the early going. With backstroke and second in the Post & Voice Sports Writer the score tied 9-9 Trask went on an 11-0 run fueled 200 freestyle. She was also a by several steals that turned into layups. The score member of the 200-yard medPender Patriot men’s bas- was 20-9 heading into the second quarter. Things ley relay team that finished ketball coach Craig Wilson would get worse for the Onslow County crew. first. Delaney Poppella also knew coming in that he would Trask opened the period with an 8-2 run. The had a great day. have to change the team’s lead reached 22 at 39-17 before Richlands made a Kennard MacVaugh won mindset. late run to cut the deficit to 18 points at 43-25 at the two events on the boy’s side. The team lost its top three break. Both the boys and girls won leading scorers from a year The Titan defense had 17 steals in the first half the meet. ago and from the outside and forced another handful of turnovers with their The Trask girls picked up looking in it appeared that harassing brand of defense. That trend would conStaff photo by Andy Pettigrew their first conference win the team would have probJaylin Mashack led the Titans to two in over two years with their lems putting points up on the Continued on page 12A wins last week. victory over Lejeune. Anisa board. However, nobody saw freshman Khalil Marshall on the horizon. The first-year point By Lee Wagner throwing away a winnable by Caveness, then went into hole at halftime. Topsail was guard has become the PatriPost & Voice Sports Writer game than it was of Hoggard turnover mode as Hoggard 2-for-11 from the field in the ots go to guy in the clutch and chalking up another routine scored the next eight points. quarter. Little took over in is becoming a star with every One can look at the score win. Another Caveness basket the third period with seven game that the Pats play. Last Topsail’s Mid-Eastern Payton Little scored nine with 18.4 seconds remaining of her nine points, and cutweek Marshall led the Pats of to a 72-58 win over Lejeune to 3A/4A Conference opener points and grabbed 10 re- left Topsail in an 8-4 hole as ting down to four turnovers start the week before helping against visiting Hoggard last bounds, and Lauren Caveness the buzzer sounded to end the helped – as did a 5-for-9 shootthe Pender County squad beat Tuesday and you could write added eight points, but almost opening stanza. Eleven turn- ing performance – as Topsail off the 19-point loss as just no amount of scoring could overs over the first eight min- outscored Hoggard 11-9 to Richlands 81-51. close to within 31-20 entering In the Lejeune contest the another bump in the road have overcome the Lady Pi- utes didn’t to help the cause. rates’ 26 turnovers – 17 in the The Lady Pirates cut down the final eight minutes. Pats found themselves down against a powerful 4A team. But, despite the enormity first half – as Hoggard defeat- on the turnovers (six) in However, two three-point early. They faced a 13-point the second quarter but they baskets and two baskets from deficit in the second period of the difference on the score- ed Topsail 43-24. board, this one was more The Lady Pirates took couldn’t find the basket as a Lady Viking senior captain a case of the Lady Pirates the lead on a driving layup 14-5 period left them in a 22-9 Keely Britt fueled a 12-2 run in Continued on page 12A
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when the shoe will be on the other foot. First year coach Craig Wilson put a stop to this. After the game he was talking to the young man telling him the way to handle this and why. He was not ranting and raving. He calmly explained to the young man the way things should be done. I found this refreshing. Earlier in the game a Pender player made a big bucket and seemed to begin to taunt an opposing player. Again, Coach Wilson would have none of this. He called a time out and while one of his assistants talked to the other four players, Wilson had a talk with the young man. Coaching is not just about winning and losing. It is about teaching young men and women skills that they can carry into their lives after high school and athletics. Coach Craig Wilson seems to do his job with this in mind. I am no easily impressed by coaches these days. As I said earlier, I have been around thousands of them. However, I am impressed with Coach Wilson. As far as winning and losing, obviously the jury is still out. He has only coached a handful of games. As far as how he handles his team and what his standards are, I give him two thumbs up!
Titans slam conference foes, remain unbeaten
Lewis led the way with 17 points. She led the Titans in their loss to Richlands with 21 points. She averaged 19 points a game for the week. The Pender girls also split conference tilts. The Lady Patriots demolished Lejeune. Ratavia Merritt led the Patriots with 17 points, nine assists, and two steals. She was 4-5 from beyond the three-point line. Taylor Marshall chipped in 10 points with Kam Thompson adding nine. The Trask men continued their dominance with wins over Lejeune and Richlands. Jujuan Carr had 18 points to lead the Titans over Richlands while Tiyuan Ballard chipped in 17 points along with five rebounds and three blocks. In the win over Lejeune Jaylin Mashack went off for27 points while Watson Orr and Jakel Newton each contributed 10. The Pender Patriot boy’s hoops team won two Coastal 8 games last week. Khalil Marshall led the way with 15 points, eight assists and two steals in the Pats win over Lejeune while Cameron Moore had 10 points and 13 rebounds. Latrell Brown chipped in 11 points. In the Patriots demolition of Richlands Marshall scored 27 points while Latrell Brown had 18 points. Khalil McDuffie chipped in 11. This week’s top performer is Patriot freshman Khalil Marshall. He averaged 21 points a game last week in leading his team to two conference wins.
Tough week as Lady Pirates fall to Hoggard, New Hanover quashing any further hopes of a Topsail comeback. “The turnovers were the big thing that killed us,” Topsail Coach Andrew Ellington said. “You do that against a quality team you’re asking for a very long night. I thought, defensively, we were fine but I think fatigue got us a little bit in that fourth quarter.” Friday the Lady Pirates traveled to Brogden Hall and
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Topsail Basketball Association Report By Bob Willard Special to the Post & Voice Topsail Basketball Association gameplay continued this past Saturday with all 44 teams in action. A brief summary of this past week’s action had the Co-Ed teams leading off early morning and saw JT’S Brick Oven pizza down the Bagel Bakery 2118 with Carter Barras leading the way with 12 points, Dick’s Sporting Goods over Finesse Pro Services led by Kellan Coleman’s 22 points. AllKindsOfStuff.biz topped Darden Insurance Agency 25-20. Fisher Taylor led the way for AllKindsOfStuff.biz
chalking up 13 counters. In the girls 3rd-5th division, Dwyer Electric posted a win over Quartermaster’s Restaurant 30-22. Gia Purcell led the Dwyer attack by tossing in 11 points, and Coury Science and Engineering held on to upend Window World 15-10. The 3rd-4th grade boys took center stage and the House of Raeford toppled Breakaway Fitness and Performance 1910. Barrrett Swinson led the Raeford attack by tickling the nets for 10 points. HWY 55 had a big win over Coury Science and Engineering , led by an 19 point performance from Mason French. Isla Skin & Care topped
Topsail Island Maintenance behind the sharp shooting of Josiah Brown’s 22 points. Rounding out the days play in the TBA junior division was Discovery Place Child Care posting a 33-19 win over ECS Controls, getting 18 points from Foster Johnson. In the Senior Division of TBA, the High School boys started play early in the morning with the first contest matching Access Glass and Topsail Driving Academy. Access Glass outscored the Driving Academy 44-36 with both Joseph Wyckoff and Kevin Zhang chipping in 16 points apiece to lead the way. Sport Shots eked out a win over Re-
liant Roofing 36-33 getting a 17 point contribution from Caleb Hodges, and the Pender Post/ Voice getting upset by White & Johnson Dentistry 43-40 behind a 14 point performance from Jacob Sydes. In the girls 6th-8th grade division of TBA, fans witnessed a real old fashioned barn-burner with Honeycutt Construction squeaking out a 1 point victory over Pierpan Family Dentistry, 22-21. Savannah Lambert led the Honeycutt squad with 16 counters. Coastal Realty Assoc./Ronel Austin put forth a fine performance and topped
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Pender Patriot news and notes By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Pender High school announced that they have hired a new baseball coach last week. “The school board has approved the hiring of Scott Liptrap,” said Pender principal Chris Madden. “We are excited to have Coach Liptrap on board.” Liptrap comes to Pender from Roanoke, Virginia where he coached Roanoke Catholic High school. He rebuilt their baseball program from scratch after the school shut down the program for a
year after the team had not won more than five games in a decade and the number of players participating in the school program reached an all-time low. In year three of the rebuild the team ranked as high as number four in Division I private schools for the entire state of Virginia and reached the state quarterfinals. During those three years every senior graduated and attended college. He has also coached travel ball in the past. Coach Liptrap comes from a wonderfully supportive sports family committed to
coaching, teaching and education. His mother attended hundreds of games he and his brother (teacher, athletic director, principal) played, and insisted both boys graduate from college. His father coached and umpired baseball for 50 years. Liptrap’s daughter (8th grade softball) and nephews (oldest and middle nephews played college football and graduated, and youngest nephew 9th grade football) continue the family tradition competing in the classroom as well as on athletic fields with great support from their mothers and family.
Winter track The Patriot winter track team participated in a meet in the Holiday Invitational meet at the JDL Fast track in Winston Salem over the weekend. Zaria Mitchell qualified for the 1A-2A state meet in the Photo contributed 300-meter run while Alyssa Fisher Taylor of the AllKindsOfStuff.biz drives for layup Bell ran a personal best 1:37 in against The Darden Insurance Agency. Bristol Chamblee the 500-meter run. The Pender 4x400 team (9) defends against the layup attempt. relay team qualified for the states with a 4:36.53 time which is sixth in the state. Malcolm Mclean set a personal best in the high jump at 5-11 while the By Lee Wagner Gallagher, and James Mon4x200-meter men’s relay went Post & Voice Sports Writer geau were first (4:07.80) in 1:37.48. Latrell Brown jumped the 400-yard freestyle relay, 19-1 in the long jump. The Topsail swim teams the foursome of Chase Davis, had a busy week with a dual Kennard MacVaugh, Kevon meet against Laney and a Zhang, and Schmitz were quad meet at Brunswick second (1:54.14) in the 200Community College. The yard medley relay, and the Wildcats were undefeated and gymnastics team is off until quartet of Davis, Mongeau, sitting atop the conference January, while the winter MacVaugh, and Zhang were standings in the early going. track teams were scheduled third (1:44.14) in the 20-yard The Lady Pats stayed close to run at White Oak Tuesday freestyle relay. through the first quarter but no results were sent in. Individually, MacVaugh Swimming and a portion of the second was first (2:27.88) in the 200 Both the girls and boys IM and first (1:10.01) in the 100 frame before succumbing to the Richlands firepower. The were victorious Thursday breaststroke, Davis was first with the Lady Pirates racking (1:07.40) in the 100 backstroke final score was 68-48. Pender took the lead in the up 86 points in beating South and third (57.38) in the 100 early going and stayed close. Brunswick (78), New Hanover freestyle, and Zhang was third (73), and West Brunswick (16), (25.43) in the 50 freestyle. Mongeau was third (2:18.05) Continued on page 10A and the boys accumulating 89 points to outswim South in the 200-freestyle, and Grant Brunswick (73), West Bruns- Passmore was second (1:13.64) wick (66), and New Hanover in the 100 butterfly, tinued its dominance in the (16). Monday the Topsail girls third period. An 18-7 advanThe girls’ 200-yard med- won every event on their way tage gave the Titans a 43- 16 ley relay team of Tihani to a 103-66 win over Laney. lead going into the final Contreras, Delaney Popella, Kersten Parella was first frame. The Devil Pups made a Lauren Marshall, and Madi- (2:21.15) in the 200-freestyle, run at the visiting Titans but son Hoover got the ball roll- Marshall was first (2:20.54) in fell short. ing with a first-place time of the 200 IM and first (1:06.18) Lewis again led the Lady 1:59.21. Popella also teamed in the 100 backstroke, Hoover Titans with 17 points. She av- with Isabel Shook, Julia was first (27.05) in the 50 freeeraged 19 points a game for Oakley, and Addi Dostie in a style and first (5:25.33) in the the week. second-place (2:01.29) finish 500 freestyle, Popella was first The Lady Titans (3-5/1-1) in the 200-yard freestyle relay, (1:06.77) in the 100 butterfly was at Topsail on Tuesday and Hoover, Contreras, and and first (1:15.89) in the 100 and Wednesday. They played Marshall brought on Mary breaststroke, and. Contreras the Lady Pirates on Tuesday Clare Farrell in a second- was first (1:03.37) in the 100 and the South Brunswick place finish (4:26.27) in the freestyle. Lady Cougars on Wednesday. 400-yard freestyle relay, The Lady Pirate 200 medley Individually, Hoover was relay team (Contreras, Popelfirst (1;05.80) in the 100 back- la, Marshall, Hoover) won in stroke and second (2:02.55) 2:00.37, the 200-freestyle relay “We had a play drawn up in the 200 freestyle, Marshall team (Dostie, Shook, Parrella, and I felt we had a guy open was first (5:28.76) in the 500 Popella) won in 2:01.42, and but we just didn’t see him,” freestyle and third (2:18.47) the 400-freestyle group (ConTopsail Coach Jamie Rochelle in the 200 IM, Popella was treras, Parrella, Hoover, Marsaid. “They (Hoggard) were first (1:03.44) in the 100 butter- shall) prevailed in 4:09.76. pressuring the ball hard, it’s fly, and Contreras was third The boys beat Laney 109-67 not like it was just one person (28.46) in the 50 freestyle. behind firsts from Zhang The boys’ team of Devin Continued on page 10A Schmitz, Travis Souza, Jon Continued on page 10A
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Lady Patriots split conference tilts By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Lady Patriots are one of the many improved teams in the area. Last week Coach Andrienne Bannerman’s squad split conference tilts. They beat Lejeune early in the week before falling to first place and undefeated Richlands on Thursday. It was obvious from the
beginning that the Lady Patriots were much better than Lejeune. Pender jumped out to a 17-6 lead in the first quarter behind an efficient effort from their guards. The lead ballooned to 30-13 at the half. The Lady Devil Pups made a run at the Patriots in the third frame. A 15-11 effort cut the Pender lead to 41-28. Pender applied itself in the final eight minutes of play
and outscored the home team Devil Pups 17-10 in taking the win. Ratavia Merritt led the Patriots with 17 points, nine assists, and two steals. She was 4-5 from beyond the threepoint line. Taylor Marshall chipped in 10 points with Kam Thompson adding nine. Next up was the Richlands Wildcats. The Pats were in for a fight as the Onslow County
Unbeaten Richlands downs Lady Titans, rebound with win Lejeune By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Heide Trask Lady Titan head Coach Beth Batchelor has hit the ground running this year. The first-year coach has the upstart Titans playing much better basketball as of late. Last week the Lady Titans hosted the undefeated Richlands Lady Wildcats on Tuesday. The Lady Titans found the going tough in falling to the Onslow County squad 65-31. Later in the week the Titans visited Lejeune.
The Rocky Point crew found a little more success this time, handing the Lady Devil Pups a 53-31 defeat. Richlands came into town boasting an undefeated record while the Titans have just begun to gain their footing. The Cat’s took an early lead rode off into the sunset with the 34-point win. Freshman sensation Anisa Lewis led the Titans with 21 points. She was 8-15 from the field. Eve Adams scored four points for the Titans. Next up was the Lejeune
Devil Pups. The Onslow County team had one win going into the contest and had hoped to earn a Coastal 8 Conference victory over Trask. Not this time as the steadily improving Titans used a very good defensive effort to roll over the Devil Pups 53-31. The Lady Titans took a four-point lead into the second stanza. A 16-4 run in the second quarter led by freshman Anisa Lewis gave the visiting Titans a 25-9 lead at the break. The Trask offense con-
Pirates throw one away against Vikings, beaten soundly by Wildcats By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Wins have not been easy to come by for the Topsail boys’ basket team so when they have the opportunity to extend a marvelous comeback with the hopes of sending a
Lane a multiplesport success at Trask High By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer One look at Heide Trask junior student-athlete Jaheim Lane and you will know that he is an athlete. He has the build and posture that identifies himself as that of a strong and determined young man. Jaheim is currently wrestling for the Titans. He has a decent record but is working hard to become the best that he can be on the mat. Mr. Lane is also a valuable member of the Trask Titan football team that recently secured the best record in school history. Jaheim works hard on the mat while trying to stay in shape for the football team. Last Saturday Jaheim participated in the Titan duals. He won three matches including a tough match against a Pender wrestler in which he earned a pin. Jaheim Lane looks to be successful in multiple sports during his tenure at Trask.
close game into overtime – or even coming away with an improbable win presents itself – you cannot simply throw it away, and the Pirates did just that last Tuesday night. The Pirates overcame a nine-point deficit after three periods to close to with 47-
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44 and had possession with less than 20 seconds left but a turnover with 8.3 seconds left in regulation put an end to the comeback as Topsail suffered a 48-44 home loss to Hoggard in the Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference opener for both teams.
MacVaugh works hard for Topsail swim team By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer There are a few sports at the high school level that are one on one. One of these sports is high school swimming. When you enter the pool there is just you and the pool. Although there are team events, only you are responsible for your lane and your time. Topsail Pirate senior Captain Kennard MacVaugh has made a habit of being the best that he can be in the pool for the Topsail Pirate swim team. He has made his mark in several events. Last year he swam at the state meet with the 200-meter medley relay team. This year he has already made his mark. He won both of his events last week and had a personal best in the 200 IM. With most of the swim season ahead, it is a good bet that Kennard MacVaugh will continue to find success.
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Blanton hoping for states as a Pender grappler By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer When Pender junior Elijah Blanton steps onto the mat he has one thing in mind. He wants to make sure that he shows improvement from his last match and ultimately win. In his two and a half years as a wrestler for the Pender Patriot wrestling team has in fact shown the improvement that he longs for. This year Mr. Blanton has won some big matches. While he enjoys the strategy involved in the sport he said that he enjoys the contact that the sport has. Elijah has made his mark this year. He went into the Titan duels on Saturday with a very respectable record. He earned two wins at the duals and will surely pick up more as the season progresses. Blanton’s goal is to make the regional meet and then the state tournament. With the improvement that Mr. Blanton has shown he as a chance to succeed.
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Bill Howard Outdoors
By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist Many years ago, a gentleman wandered upon a group of friends who were fishing not far off shore from a boat. “Having any luck?” he asked. “No, we cannot seem to find any fish here,” responded one of the fishermen. “Perhaps you should try fishing from the other side of the boat,” the first man said with a smile. They laughed, and even entertained the stranger by throwing the net on the other side. To their amazement, the
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Continued from page 9A (2:10.77) in the 200-freestyle, Davis (2:26.76) in the 200 IM and 100 backstroke (1:07.53), and MacVaugh (1:12.;03) in the 100 breaststroke, The 200-medley relay unit ( D av i s, M a c Va u g h , N i ck Gallek, Trent Butler won in 1:56.96, and the grouping of Butler, Mongeau, MacVaugh, and Zhang won (1:46.14) the
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Continued from page 9A passing to another with no one guarding the ball. We had a shot and just turned it over. I think turnovers plagued us a lot in the first half as well.” Topsail trailed 14-6 after the first period but played tenacious defense in holding the Vikings to one point (free throw) in the second period, taking a 16-15 lead into the halftime break. A 9-3 run by Hoggard put the visitors on top at 24-19, and the Vikings continued to extend their lead until it mushroomed to 37-28 lead entering the final eight minutes. That’s when the Pirates made their run. A Floyd basket made it 37-30, but Hoggard responded in making it 40-30. It was 43-34 after two free throws by Floyd (10 points, four steals) with 3:01 left. Jarris Long (12 point) hit a trey sandwiched between two Hoggard free throws, bring the score to 45-37. Two Viking free throws made it 47-39 with 52.3 ticks
net was filled with fish. The boat returned to the shore and they recognized the stranger. The group of friends were happy to see a resurrected Jesus standing before them. God has granted us with a beautiful world within which we live. Though tragedy and outside influences may influence our daily lives, our souls should remain strong and optimistic. There is still much to be thankful for and worth celebrating. We have many old Christmas stories which remind us of what the true spirit of Christmas is about, although we often forget. It is not the gift we get from others that is important. It may not be the gift we give to others that is important. It is actually the presence of our loved ones and not the presents of our loved ones that is important. While juggling in my mind’s eye the recent evil which took place, I thought about my own kids. My youngest, Cooper, is coming into his own. My wife is often burdened with Coop’s attention, and I know it can 200-freestyle relay, Next up for the swimmers is a meet at UNCW on Jan. 4 (Thursday) against Ashley and Hoggard. Gymnastics Next meet is Jan. 5 (Friday) at the Artistic Gymnastics Center in Raleigh. Winter track The track teams are at White Oak on Jan. 4 (Thursday) and, hopefully, results will be made available. left in regulation. Floyd hit on a conventional three-point play with 40.6 left, and Caleb Bloodworth (eight points) hit a pair of charity tosses with 23.4 seconds remaining to bring the Pirates to within 47-44. Hoggard missed a pair of free throws and Topsail had one more chance. The opportunity ended on their 18th turnover of the evening. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the best way to describe the game Friday at New Hanover as the Pirates (1-7) were outscored 26-4 in the first period and came back to outgun the Wildcats 21-6 in the second quarter, only to see the magic disappear again under a plethora of turnovers as New Hanover recorded a 76-54 victory over the Pirates. “I think it was a couple of things,” Rochelle said. “First was the pressure they put on, the press that they run, gave us some problems early on. We did break the press later but then we took rushed shots. It was either we’d turn the ball over and give them a layup, or beat the press and put up a bad shot, and they would
wear her down. The umbilical cord is still attached. But I look upon him as he gains confidence in different areas of life. Little things such as going into martial arts class on his own, or performing his part in the Christmas performance. My daughter, a blessed soul, is blossoming into a bright, anxious young lady. She loves the time we spend in the outdoors together and anticipates the next hunting season even before this one is done. If not for bugs or her big brother or the occasional scary movie, she would not be scared of anything. Even with her constant reminders of my receding hairline (ok, receded hairline), graying facial hair, and the fact that I may not be as tough as I put on, I love her so. As far as the tough comment, it stems from the fact that tears readily run down my cheeks whenever I watch her dance. It’s a dad’s love, what can I say. My oldest son, Turner, is maturing into a fine young man. He can drive us crazy at times, but in the end we know
we can trust his judgment. When he asked me recently about hunting on his own, I told him he could without hesitation. He texted me during the hunt, sometimes asking advice, sometimes just reporting in. I guess what I am saying through this is a parent’s job is to ready their kids for society. They need to be able to stand on their own, think on their own, and understand what to do with their freedoms. One of the best feelings is when you can observe that occurring. Too often, we miss that observation. One of the best gifts may be the time and memories we get to spend with each other. In the woods. On the water. In the field. These times have few distractions. We are together. Just us. We learn things about each other that we likely will not at home in front of the television or while on the computer. Our kids gain experience and we learn what to teach. We do this without realizing it. Merry Christmas.
Lady Patriots
The Cat’s played well in spurts but Pender fought back at every turn. With the score 46-38, The Lady Pats had a chance. Richlands hit the boards in the fourth period. They outrebounded the home team Patriots. A 10-point deficit ballooned to a 20-point deficit at the end of the contest. The Lady Patriots are 2-5 overall and 1-1 in Coastal 8 play. They were at New Hanover on Monday and at Topsail on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Continued from page 9A The Wildcats eased ahead toward the end of the first period and took a 17-14 lead into the second period. Richlands opened the second quarter with a 7-0 run. Pender fought back and cut the deficit to four points. The Wildcats took a five-point advantage into the half. Pender stayed within striking distance in the third frame. rush down and get another easy shot. Jarris Long led Topsail with 19 points, followed by Floyd (10), Christopf Wolf with eight, and Bloodworth with seven. Topsail played host to
Southeastern Community and Family Services, Inc. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Southeastern Community and Family Services Inc. intends to apply for funds for the Community Services Block Grant program on February 12, 2018. There will be a public hearing on January 10, 2018, at the Pender County Co-Op Extension at 801 South Walker Street in Burgaw at 6:00p.m. The purpose of the hearing will be to review the Agency’s proposal for the operation of a Community Services Block Grant program during the program year beginning July 1, 2018. Comments and/or questions are welcome from anyone desiring to do so at any time. Copies of the proposed plan will be available on January 2, 2018. It may be reviewed at the Neighborhood Service Centers and at the Main Office, 405 North Elm Street, Lumberton NC. Written comments/questions may be sent to SCFS, P.O. Box 1025, Lumberton.
PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS WANTED! A FEW GOOD MEN & WOMEN! VOLUNTEER! The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider appointments to the following boards/commissions/committees: Name of Board Advisory Board of Health Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Board of Adjustment Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Auth. Library Board Nursing/Adult Care Committee Pender Memorial Hospital Board Planning Board Southeastern Economic Development Commission Tourism Development Authority District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek
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Pender, Trask, and South Brunswick this past Tuesday and Wednesday in a four-team round-robin type of setting. After Christmas (Dec. 27-28), the Pirates head to East Columbus for the Gator Holiday Tournament.
Positions/Categories Dentist***, Engineer***, Optometrist*** Veterinarian Districts 1, 2, and 4, Alternate Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking District 1 Public Citizen District 1 (Unexpired Term) Technical Citizen Representative Collector 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.
N O TICE OF HO LI DAY OFFICE CLOSU RES Pender County Government Offices will be closed on the following dates in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays: Monday, December 25, 2017 Tuesday, December 26, 2017 Wednesday, December 27, 2017 Monday, January 1, 2018
Town of Burgaw Government News December 21, 2017
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE CUSTOMERS IN BURGAW Waste Industries has given notice that the residential garbage pickup schedule will be changed due to the holidays. All residential garbage that is normally picked up on Wednesday will be picked up on Thursday during the last week of December and the first week of January. Residential garbage pickup dates will be Thursday, December 28th and Thursday, January 4th. Please mark your calendars for this important change. HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS As we approach the Christmas Holiday, please remember to lock your doors. Vehicles and buildings that are unsecured are more likely to be targeted by thieves. Easily removable items such as money, cellular telephones, GPS systems, and satellite radios left in plain view, may attract the attention of others who intend to steal. The best way to secure valuables is not to leave them in your car. However, if you must leave property in the vehicle, place the items out of view, preferably in a secured compartment like a glove box or trunk. Most importantly, don’t leave your vehicle open or unlocked. Make sure all doors and windows are secured each time you leave your vehicle, even when parked at your home or in a garage. Also, stay alert to your surroundings. When entering and exiting your vehicle, park in well-lit areas and look for suspicious persons. CALENDAR Dec. 25, 26 &27 Town offices closed in observance of Christmas Jan. 02 Town offices closed in observance of New Year’s Day TOWN OF BURGAW Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com Web: www.townofburgaw.com
Town of Surf City Government News December 21, 2017 MEETING TIMES Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm Planning Board 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:30pm Parks & Rec. Advisory Committee 3rd Tuesday of the month at 3pm ________________________________________________________
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THE PENDER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: January 3, 2018 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 Master Development Plan Revision and Preliminary Plat Signature Top Sail NC, Ltd. applicant, on behalf of Lewis Ruth Caroline Kalmar et al and Signature Top Sail NC, Ltd owners, is requesting a revision to the previously approved Master Development Plan and Preliminary Plat approval for Phase 6 of the mixed-use development known as Wyndwater. Specifically, the request is to change the approved road layout shown in Phase 6 by amending the location of the required connection to the adjacent parcel and adding a 5 foot side yard setback to the prescribed master plan standards. In addition the applicant is requesting preliminary plan approval for Phase 6 to include 45 single-family detached lots. The subject properties are zoned PD, Planned Development zoning district. The properties are located to the east of US HWY 17 north of Doral Drive (SR 1693), northwest of Sloop Point Loop Road (SR 1563), south and east of the Cardinal Acres Lane (private) in the Topsail Township. The properties may be further identified by Pender County PINs; 4213-59-0181-0000, 4214-22-7567-0000, 4214-04-4540-0000, 4204-849117-0000 and a portion of 4214-50-8387-0000. Major Site Development Plan Carolina Restaurant Group, Inc., applicant, on behalf of Hampstead Town Center, LLC., owner, is requesting the approval of a Major Site Development Plan for outparcel 3 from the approved Hampstead Towne Center Master Development Plan (10762). The request is to establish the use of a restaurant. The subject property is zoned PD, Planned Development zoning district and according to the Pender County Zoning Ordinance §8.9 Table of Permitted Uses; restaurants are permitted in the PD, Planned Development zoning district. There is one (1) tract associated with this request totaling ± 1.01 acres. The subject property is located at the intersection of US HWY 17 and Ravenswood Road (Private) in the Topsail Township and may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 3293-86-2278-0000. For Additional Information: Contact Pender County Planning & Community Development 805 S Walker St Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone 910-259-1202
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Continued from page 8A before charging back to cut the deficit to three points going into the halftime break. The Patriots quickly erased the three-point deficit in the third quarter behind five points from Latrell Brown and four from Marshall. The Patriots took a 41-38 lead into the final quarter of play. Marshall took over in the fourth period. He scored eight points in the final eight minutes of play with his teammates pitching in 14 of their own. Marshall led the way with 15 points, eight assists and two steals while Cameron Moore had 10 points and 13 rebounds. Brown chipped in 11 points. Next up was the Richlands Wildcats. The Patriots were hoping to go 2-0 in conference play before the holiday break. Mission accomplished as Marshall again showed off in leading the Pats to an impressive 81-51 win. The Wildcats took an early lead before a Latrell Brown trey put the Patriots up 6-5. Pender went on a 9-1 run behind five points from Marshall and ended the quarter with a 15-8 lead. The Pats extended their
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Continued from page 8A made the unbeaten Lady Wildcats work harder than they had to date as New Hanover beat Topsail 59-44. The Lady Wildcats (4-0, 2-0) had defeated their three prior opponents by a combined 204-81 (68-27). But the Topsail girls came out and showed they were not intimidated by jumping out to leads of 6-3 and 12-7 before New Hanover rallied to close to within 12-10 at the end of one period. Little (17 points, nine rebounds) had six of the 10 points in the quarter. The shots (2-for-11) simply didn’t drop for Topsail in the second period as Little and Caveness (10), who hit a trey, scored all eight of Topsail’s points. Down 20-14, the Lady Wildcats used an 11-0 run to end the first half with a 25-20 advantage.
Trask
Continued from page 8A tinue in the second half. The Titans opened the second half with a 6-0 run to set the lead at 49-25. The lead grew to 31 points heading into the final eight minutes of play. Coach Orr elected to play his bench for most of the fourth quarter. The Titan pressure continued and the Cat’s went home with a 25 defeat. Jujuan Carr had 18 points to lead the Titans while Tiyuan Ballard chipped in 17 points along with five rebounds and three blocks. Two days later the Titans traveled to Camp Lejeune to engage the Lejeune Devil Pups. Coach Orr’s squad came looking for the win and played perhaps its best first half of the year in building an insur mountable lead after one half of play. The Titans scored 53 first half points in taking a 53-17 first half lead before running away with the 55-point win. The Titan offense was on
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lead to 19 points in the second quarter before the Cats made a run. Pender withstood their run and took a 40-25 lead into the break. The Patriots run the floor well. When they can get out on the break they are hard to beat. That is what happened in the third frame. The Wildcats could not match the Patriot speed and fell behind by 14 at the end of the third quarter. Marshall and company continued to apply the pressure in the final eight minutes of play. The Patriot lead ballooned to over 30 points late. Pender Coach Craig Wilson substituted freely in the final minutes of the game as the Pats took the win. Marshall led the Patriots with 27 points, prompting his coach to say that “He is a special talent, one of those talents that don’t come around very often.” Latrell Brown had 18 points with Khalil McDuffie chipping in 11. The Patriots are 3-3 overall and 2-0 in Coastal 8 Conference play. They played at New Hanover on Monday and at Topsail on Tuesday and Wednesday. They played South Brunswick on Tuesday and Topsail on Wednesday. They resume conference play on January 2nd at Dixon. The scoring surge continued for New Hanover as they opened the third period with a 7-0 run – 18-0 from the middle of the second period until the 5:08 mark of the third – in creating a commanding 32-20 lead. Caveness had five, Sullivan (seven points, nine boards) had three, and Little had two to account for Topsail’s 10 third-period points. The quarter ended with New Hanover holding an 11-point (41-30) lead. Still the Lady Pirates fought, scoring 14 in the final period. But the Lady Wildcats never let Topsail get any closer than eight (41-33) early in the final stanza while putting 18 more points on the scoreboard. Topsail hosted a four-team (Pender, Trask, South Brunswick) series of games Tuesday and Wednesday. After the Christmas holiday (Dec. 27) they head to East Columbus for the two-day Gator Holiday Tournament. display on this cool Thursday night. After taking a 20-6 lead after one quarter of play Jaylin Mashack put the team on his back and went to work. The senior guard scored 15 points in the second quarter while his teammates matched his play. The Titans scored 33 points in the second period in taking the 55-17 lead into the break. The Trask defense emerged in the third frame. The patented Orr pressure defense held Lejeune scoreless for the eightminute period. The Titans scored 16 points and went into the fourth period with a 69-17 lead. Coach Orr played his bench for most of the fourth period for the second game in a row in taking the win. Mashack finished the game with 27 points while Watson Orr and Jakel Newton each contributed 10. The Titans are now 8-0 on the year with a 2-0 Coastal 8 Conference mark. They played at Topsail on Tuesday and Wednesday. They play Topsail on Tuesday and South Brunswick on Wednesday. They will resume conference play on Jan. 2. Brick 43-25 led by Demark Howell’s 12 scores, Prism Custom Painting 49, Coastal Fitness Center 35. Leading the attack for Prism Painting were Haydon Naylor with 17 followed by Jacob Holland with 14 points. The final game of the long day, fans applauded a fine performance from the two teams, Patriot Tree who survived the outcome 41-37 over Jenkins Vinyl Siding & Windows. Both teams had very even scoring performances from their entire rosters. TBA now takes the Christmas and holiday break, and will resume play on Jan. 6 of the new year. TBA and it’s Board Of Directors would like to wish all players, all coaches, and especially to all the fans that come out each week to support the youth of our community, a very Merry Christmas and the best in 2018.
Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Anthony Caputo, late of Pender County, North Carolina, the undersigned do hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o Jill L. Peters Kaess, 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 5th day of March, 2018, 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 30th day of November, 2017. Robert Anthony Caputo and Kathryn Caputo Kirk, Co-Executors of the Estate of Anthony Caputo Jill L. Peters Kaess Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 #8012 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2017
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Joyce Marie Wall, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Joyce Marie Wall, to present them to the undersigned on or before March 8, 2018 at 506 Robertson Road, Roxboro, NC 27574 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 30th day of November 2017. Patricia Ann Davis 506 Robertson Road Roxboro, NC 27574 #8013 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/17 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Michael E. Becker, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Michael E. Becker, to present them to the undersigned on or before March 22, 2018 at 345 Hughes Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 14th day of December 2017. Patricia Becker 345 Hughes Road Hampstead, NC 28443 #8023 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2017, 1/4/2018
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re the Estate of WILLIAM HOSIE, Deceased Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of WILLIAM HOSIE, Deceased, late of PENDER County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, corporations and/ or other legal entities having claims against the Estate to present them to the undersigned at the address given below on or before Friday, March 9, 2018, or same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment. On this Day: December 7, 2017 Linda Ellen Padezanin Personal Representative by Patricia M. Homa Attorney for the Estate c/o Patricia M. Homa, P.C. P. O. Box 1310 Hampstead, NC 28443 #8017 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Frances Wallace Connell, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Frances Wallace Connell, to present them to the undersigned on or before March 22, 2018 at 161 Bahama Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 14th day of December 2017. Raymond Joel Rushing 161 Bahama Drive Hampstead, NC 28443 #8022 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2017, 1/4/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Leslie Anne McIntyre, deceased, Pender County Estate File No. 17-E-0443, late of Pender County, North Carolina gives notice to all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate to present such claims to the undersigned at the offices of Alan M. Solana, Attorney at Law, 1650 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 200, Wilmington, NC 28403, on or before the 9th day of March, 2018, or this Notice will be pleased in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment. D. Randall McIntyre, Executor c/o Alan M. Solana, Attorney at Law 1650 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 #8018 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2017
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF KATHLEEN PINER WRITER 17 E 352 Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Kathleen Piner Writer 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 9th day of March, 2018, 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 7th day of December, 2017. Sarah Writer Fussell Administratrix of the Estate of Kathleen Piner Writer c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8015 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2017
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF VERA FRANCES MURPHY 17 E 436 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Vera Frances Murphy, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Brian Murphy, Executor of the decedent’s estate, on or before March 8, 2018 at 6913 Elmstone Drive, Charlotte NC 28277, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executor. Brian Murphy, Executor Estate of Vera Frances Murphy c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #8019 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2017
ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Janice Eubanks Rivenbark, deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, this is to notify that all persons having claims against the said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 16th day of March 2018, or this notice will be placed in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This 14th day of December, 2017. Timothy Clayton Jasper 401 S. Bennett Street Burgaw, NC 28425 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 957 Burgaw, NC 28425 (910) 259-9800 #8020 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2017, 1/4/2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF HOPE LETTIERI 17 E 423 Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Hope Lettieri 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 16th day of March, 2018, 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 14th day of December, 2017. Lindsay J. Trotter Executrix of the Estate of Hope Lettieri c/o Lawrence S. Boehling Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1416 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3334 #8021 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2017, 1/4/2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1215 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v. TISHA NICOLE PRIDGEN, owner et. al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GRAHAM ARMSTRONG 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 1/2 acre, Parcel ID Number 3247-30-9252-0000 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 29, 2018. This date: December 14, 2017. PENDER COUNTY, By and Through its Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #8028 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2017
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 17-CVS-1206 PENDER COUNTY and TOWN OF BURGAW Plaintiffs, v. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ANNIE LAURA WISE, owner et. al. Defendants. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST TO ANNIE LAURA WISE Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as 0.22 acres more or less, Parcel ID Number 3229-11-9942-0000 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 29, 2018. This date: December 14, 2017. PENDER COUNTY and TOWN OF BURGAW, By and Through Their Attorney Scott G. Sherman State Bar #: 17596 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250 Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel) scott@shermanandrodgers.com #8029 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2017 17 SP 216 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Mark B. Miller to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), which was dated August 13, 2014 and recorded on August 19, 2014 in Book 4458 at Page 0268, Pender County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 2, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Land Situated in the Township of Topsail in the County of Pender in the State of NC Being all of Lot 169, Phase 2, Section 1 of Crown Pointe Subdivision, according to a map thereof recorded In Map Book 48 at Page 121 of Pender County Registry, to which is made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 61 Hampton Court, Hampstead, NC 28443. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Mark B. Miller. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a
bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-09811-FC01 #8025 12/21, 12/28/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of George Thomas Glaviano, Jr, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, George Thomas Glaviano, Jr, to present them to the undersigned on or before March 29, 2018 at 536 Copperhead Lane, Burgaw, NC 28425 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 21st day of December 2017. Mary Ann Glaviano 536 Copperhead Lane Burgaw, NC 28425 #8034 12/21, 12/28/2017, 1/4, 1/11/2018 NOTICE OF INTENT TO LEASE SHELLFISH BOTTOM, FALLING TIDE FARMS, LLC, KEITH WALLS (AGENT) NO. 1930858, SHELLFISH BOTTOM, ELLIOTT SNOW PIVER JR. NO. 1935113, SHELLFISH BOTTOM, BRADLEY NEWLAND NO. 1932979 AND SHELLFISH BOTTOM AND WATER COLUMN AMENDMENT, FRANZ HUEBER AND DAVID OLLIVIER, NO. 1934306 / 1934314 IN PUBLIC WATER OF PENDER COUNTY Notice is hereby given that Falling Tide Farms, LLC, Keith Walls (Agent) has filed an application to lease approximately 0.69 acres, located near Green Channel in Pender County. Notice is hereby given that Elliot Snow Piver Jr. has filed an application to lease approximately 0.98 acres, located near Green Channel in Pender County. Notice is hereby given that Bradley Newland has filed an application to lease approximately 0.91 acres, located near Green Channel in Pender County. Notice is hereby given that Franz Hueber and David Ollivier have filed an application to lease approximately 1.12 acres, located near Green Channel in Pender County. The areas will be marked at each corner as a Proposed Shellfish Bottom and/or Water Column Amendment with the above numbers. The Director of the Division of Marine Fisheries for the State of North Carolina has notified the applicants that he will consider the proposed shellfish bottom/water column leases at a public hearing to be held on Wednesday, January 17th, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the: Surf City Visitor’s Center, 102 North Shore Drive, Surf City, NC 28445. Notes: 1. Any member of the public will be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed shellfish lease and water column amendment applications. Comments may be made orally at the meeting or sworn written comments may be submitted to the Division of Marine Fisheries, P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, NC 28557 until January 16, 2018 at 5 P.M. 2. The Division of Marine Fisheries has determined that these applications are substantially consistent with the requirements of G.S. 113-202 and applicable Marine Fisheries Rules. The application file and biologist report for these proposed leases are available for inspection at the DMF office in Morehead City. This notice is pursuant to G.S. 113202(f) this the 14th day of December 2017. By authority of the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality. Braxton C. Davis Director of Marine Fisheries #8031 12/21, 12/28/2017
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of James Floyd Tate, deceased, of Pender County, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, James Floyd Tate, to present them to the undersigned on or before March 29, 2018 at 305 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the 21st day of December 2017. Cummie T. Miller 305 S. 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 #8033 12/21, 12/28/2017, 1/4, 1/11/2018
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Prelude to Prayer By Dr. Ray W. Mendenhall Contributing Writer Blessed is the one who walks not in the council of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord and on that law meditates day and night. Psalm 1: 1-2 I think it is safe to say that the Beatitudes are not held in high regard in the world at large. Meekness is not a virtue, Mercy is not a strength. Tears are a sign of weakness Righteousness is out of style. Purity is over rated. Peacemakers are wimps. The willingness to be persecuted is not a strategy for success. Who would believe in such naïve concepts, unless – unless they saw something bigger than this world and believed in something beyond this world. The beatitudes are not just a good school for Christians, they are a good school for prayers as well. They form the proper spiritual atmosphere for our prayers and for our life in God reigns. One of the popular analogies that Paul use for talking about the Christian Life was the image of the athlete. He used it in many places to explain the way of and the way
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the great prayers of scripture. The Psalmist are among the skilled prayers of the Bible. They teach prayer language, approach and demonstrate ways to enter into the spiritual temple of prayer. Jesus was an accomplished prayer. Along with the Lord’s Prayer, which He taught us, Jesus demonstrated a rich personal life of prayer. He revealed the ways one can and should approach God. He modeled prayer language and prayer times. He taught prayer forms and proper topics for prayer. Jesus showed us many things and many ways and among them He showed us the art of prayer. A third way to shape and form prayer words and prayer life is to drink in scripture. It is to immerse yourself in the Holy Word so much so that you breathe it out in heartfelt prayer.
The beatitudes as a way of thinking and believing, the example of the Psalmists and Christ Himself form for us a kind of prelude to deeper prayer – the practice and preparation, the spiritual training and conditioning for humble and effective prayer. Like the faithful one in Psalm 1, we delight in the law and the word of the Lord, we meditate upon it day and night, we fill up on it until it spills over in us and in our prayers. Then like the mighty tree beside the river of life we bear great fruit and prosper in all that we does. Then we grow strong and become prayers who pray in the Spirit of the Lord, prayers who pray prayers that connect deeply with the holy within us and in the world. Amen.
Blakes’ Chapel Advent Christian Church Blakes’ Chapel AdventHampstead Christian Church Christmas services
Hampstead •Christmas Cantata Dec. 17 11 a.m. •Christmas Play Dec. 20 6:30 p.m. Christmas services •Christmas Eve Service p.m. •Christmas Cantata Dec. 174 11 a.m. New Year’s Eve Service 6 p.m. •Christmas Play Dec. 20 6:30 p.m. •Christmas Eve Service 4 p.m. New Year’s Eve Service 6 p.m.
The Christian Community Caring Center distributed food locally to those in need. The food pantry is generously supported by local churches, businesses and individuals. The 4C’s Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon. Additionally, the 4C’s pantry will be open the last Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until noon. The 4C’s Food Pantry is located in the Jones
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Herring’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 1697 Herring’s Chapel Rd. Burgaw, has a free bread giveaway every Saturday from 10 a.m until noon. Most all types of bread from white to multigrain to hamburger and hotdog buns are available.
New Beginning Church
corner of Fremont & Wright Street (Courthouse Square) Burgaw, N.C. • 910-619-8063
Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
into a life in Christ. The athlete doesn’t just show up for the race and run. The javelin thrower doesn’t just show up and throw the spear. The discus thrower doesn’t start throwing the discus at the competition. Athletes practice, prepare and train for their event. They condition their bodies. They build muscle mass. The create muscle memory. They build their ability and develop through arduous practice and training. The same can be said for prayer. It requires preparation, practice and spiritual training. The first way to become a good prayer is to start praying. You may not be very good at it at first, but each prayer builds on the next. Each prayer teaches something. Each prayer lifts the next to a higher level. The second way to build your prayer life is by studying
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Friendly Community Baptist Church
1730 US Hwy. 117 N. • Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3046 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/downeastdisciples/
St. M ary’s Church
An Episcopal - Lutheran Community 506 S. McNeil Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.5541 Sunday Worship Service with Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. www.stmaryschurchburgawnc.org
Burgaw Presbyterian Church
200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425
Sunday School: Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.
Riley’s Creek Baptist Church
19845 NC Hwy. 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 910-675-2127
Jim Herchenhahn / Pastor Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Youth each Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6:00 p.m. / Study for all ages 7:00 p.m.
Westview United Methodist Church
5610 Hwy. 53 W • Burgaw, NC 28425 (Across from Pender High)
Pastor Fred Roberts Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.
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Church Directory Centerville Baptist Church
18577 NC 53 E, Kelly, NC • 910-669-2488
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Discipleship Training: 6:00 p.m. Pastor Lamont Hemminger
Currie Community Baptist Church
28396 Hwy. 210 W. • Currie (1/2 mile from Moores Creek Battlefield) Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Children’s Church begins at 11:15 Community Bible Study, Wednesdays from 6-7:00 P.M.
Watha United Methodist Church
160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC
910-470-4436
Pastor John Fedoronko
Adult Bible Study: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Children’s Biblical Studies (ages 3-12) from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast, 2nd Sunday of Each Month, 8-9 a.m. Ladies’ Circle, 2nd Monday of Each Month, 6:30-8 p.m. Choir Practice & Bible Study, Tues., 7:30-9 p.m. Youth Group Every Other Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.
Rocky Point United Methodist Church
located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210
Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.
Pastor Mark Murphy
Bible Study: Tuesday at 6 p.m.
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Calvary Chapel Community Church
54 Camp Kirkwood Rd. • Watha, NC 28478 • 910-448-0919
4670 Stag Park Rd. • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-5735
The Church at Wilmington
110 E. Bridgers Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-2295
Bible Based Community Fellowship NEW Pender County Location 16660 Hwy 17 N. • Hampstead, NC 28443 (American Legion Building) 910-526-7890 Pastor: Monte Suggs
Barlow Vista Baptist Church
Burgaw Baptist Church
Sunday School 9:45 a.m . • Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth & Young Adults Recharge Group - Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
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Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
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Jordans Chapel United Methodist Church
Burgaw United Methodist Church
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Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and classes at 6:45 p.m.
Services: 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. http://faithharborumc.org
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Pastor: Tony Fontana Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sun. Worship: 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7 p.m. Youth Group: Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
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Mission Baptist Church
607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425
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Services Sunday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
100 E. Bridgers Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 • 910-259-4310 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday evenings: Meal at 6 p.m. Prayer and Bible study for children, youth and adults 6:45 p.m. www.BurgawBaptistChurch.org
Moores Creek Baptist Church
3107 Union Chapel Rd. • Currie, NC 28435 Pastor Roger Barnes
Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service & Children’s Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church 1303 Hwy. 117 • Burgaw, NC • 910-259-2601
Rev. Roger Malonda Nyimi, Pastor Sunday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Mass Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. Mass Thursday 8:30 a.m. Mass
Cape Fear Community Fellowship (CF2) 10509 US Hwy. 117 S., Rocky Point Business Park Rocky Point, NC • 910-232-7759 www.CF2.us Worship Hours: Sunday Morning, 11 a.m. Wednesday Night, 6 p.m. Pastor: Dr. Ernie Sanchez
All Saints Catholic Church
18737 Hwy 17 North, Hampstead • 910-270-1477 Rev. John Durbin, Pastor
Weekend Mass Schedule: Hampstead - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 a.m. Surf City - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 & 11 a.m. (through Labor Day) Daily Mass - Hampstead: TUES & WED 4p.m., THURS & FRI 9 a.m. Confessions SAT 4-4:30 p.m. or by appt. www.allsaintsccnc.org
Chapel by the Bay in Lanier’s Campground 216 Michigan Avenue • Holly Ridge, N.C. 28445 910-328-6252 Pastor: Don Myers Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 5:45 p.m. Children’s Church 6:15 p.m. Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.
Blake’s Chapel Advent Christian Church 88 Blakes Chapel Road • Hampstead, NC 28443 910-270-2576 Rev. Steve Spearing, Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. www.blakeschapel.org Find Us on Facebook E-mail Prayer Requests to: shareinprayer@gmail.com
Christmas Holiday Recipes
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Hope’s Cooking Corner
By Hope Cusick Contributing Writer Merry Christmas! This is a sample Christmas menu that should please most guests. The eggnog recipe can be doubled and it may also be made without alcohol. The raspberry-cheesecake crescent roll treat is just a delight. It is very nice for breakfast or brunch or even dessert. The orange glazed shrimp may be served as a side dish, an appetizer or even an entrée. For an extra kick you can add a little chopped chili pepper to the sauce. The fruitcake is very nice and is usually enjoyed by people who don’t even like fruitcake. It’s worth a try to make this recipe, you may find that you are asked for the recipe and to make it more often. It’ll keep for up to a year, if you keep it wrapped and brush it with rum or liquor or sugar syrup every week. It gets better and stays moist the longer it sits. Enjoy! Holiday eggnog This recipe maybe doubled and also made without alcohol. 6 eggs, room temperature 6 tablespoons g ranulated sugar 24 ounces half-and-half or 3 cups 1 cup bourbon 1 cup dark rum 1 quar t good vanilla ice cream Nutmeg Separate yolks and whites of the six eggs. In a bowl add three tablespoons sugar to the six yolks while beating until very thick. In another bowl add remaining sugar to egg whites
while beating and beat until stiff. Fold in the egg whites and mix well with the yolks. Transfer the egg mixture into a punch bowl. Stir in half-and-half. Add bourbon and rum. Stir thoroughly. Add ice cream, fold into eggnog. Ice cream may be cut into chunks and put into mixture. Serve cold in chilled cups or glasses. Sprinkle a little ground nutmeg on top. Raspberry-cheesecake crescent roll treat 1 can of refrigerated Crescent rolls 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam 2 tablespoons butter, melted Ground cinnamon Sugar Unroll and spread one half (1/2) the crescent rolls on the bottom of a buttered 8x8-inch baking dish. In a bowl combine softened cream cheese, ½ cup sugar, and vanilla. Spread this mixture over crescent roll layer in baking dish. Spoon the raspberry jam over the cheese mixture. Layer remaining crescent rolls over the raspberry jam. Melt the butter and spread over top of crescent rolls. Sprinkle with some cinnamon and sugar. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and slightly browned. Let it cool for about 15-20 minutes, slice and eat. Orange glazed shrimp and rice Serves 4 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cloves garlic, minced and smashed 2 teaspoons grated orange rind Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups cooked long-g rain
white rice ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro Cook rice according to package directions, adding two tablespoons butter and one chicken flavored bouillon cube to saucepan before cooking, boil water, stir, then proceed with package directions.. When rice is ready to be served stir in chopped cilantro. In a bowl combine shrimp, garlic, orange rind, salt and pepper, to taste, tossing to coat shrimp. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and one tablespoon butter, heat until butter is melted, stir. Add shrimp to pan, sauté for three minutes. Stir in orange juice and butter, cook one minute, tossing to coat. Remove from skillet and serve over rice. Sweet potato casserole with pineapple and pecans Serves 6. 4 sweet potatoes (about two pounds) 2 tablespoons butter 1 small can crushed pineapple, drained 3 tablespoons brown sugar ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted Pierce each sweet potato with a fork or sharp knife 4-6 times on each side. Wrap each potato in a damp paper towel. Microwave on high for eight minutes, turning after four minutes. Cool for 20 minutes. Cut potatoes in half and scoop pulp into a casserole bowl. Mash pulp, stir in butter until melted and mixed well. Stir in crushed pineapple and brown sugar. Bake in a 350degree oven for 20-25 minutes until heated through. The last 10 minutes top with toasted chopped pecans. Easy and Quick Fruitcake This is a last minute fruitcake recipe . ½ cup butter ¾ cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup rum (preferably dark rum), or Grand Marnier, for an orange flavor
3 large eggs, room temperature 1½ cups unbleached flour 1 small can crushed pineapple, undrained ¼ cup crystallized chopped ginger (Optional) ½ cup halved candied red cherries 10 halved candied cherries, for garnish ½ cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped ½ cup dates, coarsely chopped ½ cup dark raisins 1½ cups pecans, walnuts, Brazil nuts or hazel nuts, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons coarse white sparkling sugar (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 9x5inch loaf pan In a bowl and with an electric mixer beat until smooth, butter, granulated sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, rum, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour, stirring to combine. Stir in undrained crushed pineapple, apricots, raisins, dates, ginger, cherries, and nuts. Mix well. Spoon batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon. Ar range cher ry halves down two rows of the cake. Sprinkle top with coarse white sparkling sugar, if desired (optional). Bake in 350-degree oven for 60 minutes, then tent with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes more or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove cake from oven, brush with rum or Grand Marnier or a simple syrup of boiled vanilla and sugar. Cool cake for 20 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool. Let cake cool completely then wrap in plastic wrap. Store at room temperature for up to 6-8 weeks. Brushing the cake every week with rum or simple sugar syrup will keep the cake moist and tasty as it was the day it was baked. If keeping more than six weeks, refrigerate.
Thursday, December 21 •The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead meets every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. •Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from noon-1 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. •Pender County Museum is open to the public for free (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. •Women in Networking meeting every Thursday from 9:3010:30 a.m. at Olde Point Country Club. •The Burgaw Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at Heritage Place in Burgaw. •The Hampstead Lions Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Topsail Presbyterian Church, Hwy. 217, at 7 p.m. Friday, December 22 •Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m. •The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1321 meets for breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday. Tuesday, December 26 •AlAnon meets at Hampstead United Methodist Church every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Room 9. The meeting is for family and friends of alcoholics. Everyone is welcome. •The Knights of Columbus, Council 12281 meets the second and fourth Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 16660 U.S. Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. Wednesday, December 27 •Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr. Call 328.4887 for more information •The Coastal Pender Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Belvedere Country Club, 2368 Country Club Drive in Hampstead. Thursday, December 28 •The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Sawmill Grill on Hwy. 17 in Hampstead. •Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from noon-1 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center. Call 328.4887 for more information. •Pender County Museum is open to the public for free (donations are welcome) every Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Group tours are available at other times by contacting the Museum at 259-8543 by email at penderhist@hotmail.com. •Women in Networking meeting every Thursday from 9:3010:30 a.m. at Olde Point Country Club. •The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Captain David Williams/Holly Shelter Volunteers Camp 2267 meets on the fourth Thursday each month at Holland’s Shelter Creek Restaurant, N.C. 53 East. at 6 p.m. Friday December 29 •Pender County Museum open 1-4 p.m. •The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1321 meets for breakfast at the Sawmill Grill in Hampstead at 8 a.m. each Friday.
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The Surf City Beautification Committee Home of the Month (top left) is 331 N. Shore Drive owned by Thomas Sullivan and Nancy Tabor. Pictured is Mayor Doug Medlin, Councilwoman Teresa Batts, Beautification member Linda Honke, and Doug Skipper. The Business of the Month (bottom left) is the Salty Turtle Brewery Company at 103 Triton Lane. Pictured is (L-R) Skipper, Owners Zach and Daniel, Beautification member John Conaboy, Medlin, Honke, Mayor Pro-Tem Buddy Fowler, Batts, and Councilman Jeremy Shugarts.
Pender EMS and Fire Annual Santa Fire Truck Neighborhood Tour Dec. 22 Pender EMS and Fire will be conducting the annual Santa Fire Truck ride Dec. 22 beginning approximately 6 p.m. Santa will be visiting neighborhoods on the fire truck in the Belvedere, Avendale, Cross Creek, Washington Acres, and the some of the other Hampstead neighborhoods, depending on time and weather. !
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