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All-County Football The Pender County high school football season is over and this week the Post & Voice has its picks for the All-County Football Team. Read more in sports on page 8A.

DOT to combine Hampstead projects

Christmas on the Courthouse Square

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

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Burgaw Attorney Kent Harrell (above) checks out the program for the annual Burgaw Christmas Tree Lighting Nov. 25. Harrell led the program on the Courthouse Square. Pender Tourism Director Tammy Proctor (left) helps children with coloring at the Tourism ofďŹ ce the night of the event. See more photos on Facebook.

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Everybody says, ‘We’re a professional agency.’ The question is, how do you determine whether you’re a professional agency, and who is the person who comes in and measures that? So we decided to see what’s available out there and to find out who can measure this,� said Shanahan.

After some discussion with chiefs from other police departments who had received accreditation, Surf City did some research on the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) to learn about its national accreditation program. Shanahan’s department was interested in the pro-

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gram they offered. However, a big drawback was the cost, which would have been close to $50,000. Looking for a less expensive alternative, they decided to contact the NC League of Municipalities for direction. “We reached out to them about seven months ago. We found out they were trying to put a professional program together that was basically consistent with what the national accreditation program was offering, but at no cost.

The collective group that put these measurements together is a group of chiefs of police from NC. They came out and did an initial assessment a few months back, and they found some deficiencies and things that we needed to change,� said Shanahan.

Shanahan said that the focus was primarily on policies and procedures. The team examined liability issues, such as use of force, pursuit driving policies and building security. They looked at field training programs and canine programs. Other areas

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The North Carolina Department of Transportation has combined several Hampstead traffic construction projects.

The Hampstead Bypass project and the U.S. 17 median project have been combined to accelerate both projects. DOT officials say combining the projects will move the bypass project up by five years. It will also allow the projects to be completed in phases with less impact to the traveling public.

It is planned to have at least one lane of the bypass in both directions open before beginning work on the U.S 17 median project to give drivers an alter nate route to avoid congestion through Hampstead.

The bypass project, with a total cost of $132.7 million, has right-of-way acqusition scheduled to begin in 2018 with contracts to be awarded in 2020. The median project, costing nearly $20 million, will be on the same schedule.

addressed were how citizen complaints and use of force complaints are handled, as well as disciplinary proceedings. The team assessed their

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“These projects will still be separate, with different contractors,� said Commissioner David Williams. The median project will absolutely make travel safer. You just may have to allow more time to get through there.�

Williams referenced a similar project in Leland in the Waterford area. “It may be a little more inconvienece if you want to go from one shop to another on the other side of the street.

But it works,� said Williams. “It is effective. It is really dangerous pulling out into Hampstead traffic on U.S. 17.

You may have to get out of bed a little earlier, but in the grand scheme of things, we have to do this the safest way possible.�

The Dan Owen connection to Factory Road is also being accelerated due to major safety concerns with drivers attempting left turns out of Factory Road onto U.S 17. The DOT is finalizing plans for the project and completion of the connector is expected late in 2017.

Pender hurt by state tier system, commissioner says

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher

Surf City police receive accreditation from state Surf City Police Department will soon be recognized for achieving accreditation from the Nor th Carolina League of Municipalities. The department will be presented with the professional standard acknowledgment at the upcoming Surf City Town Hall meeting Dec. 7. The N.C. League of Municipalities is a membership association of more than 540 cities, towns and villages across the state that promotes good government by offering non-partisan advocacy, insurance and other services. Its relatively new accreditation program seeks to establish best professional practices by assessing the policies and procedures of agencies and working with them to make improvements.

Surf City Police Chief Ron Shanahan said that the department first started looking into accreditation last year. “Law enforcement agencies are obviously held to a higher standard of professionalism.

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Changes in the ranking system state government uses to categorize counties will move Pender County from the 79th most distressed county in the state to the 78th and keep Pender a Tier 3 county. Currently the N.C. Department of Commerce annually ranks

the state’s 100 counties based on economic well-being and assigns each a Tier designation.

The 40 most distressed counties are designated as Tier 1, the next 40 as Tier 2 and the 20 least distressed as Tier 3.

County Tiers are calculated using four factors: s!VERAGE UNEMPLOYMENT

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Arrest report Victor Manuel Arizmendy-Lopez, 36, 319 North Rankin Street, Atkinson. Communicating threats, resisting a public officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $5,000 secured bond.

Michael Anthony Bell, 57, 162 Porters Lane, Rocky Point.

Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released.

Daniel Allen Bismark, 31, 143 Old Farm Road, Hampstead.

Resisting an officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $1,500 secured bond.

Joshua Lee Brady, 36, 106 Chestnut Court, Jacksonville.

Driving while impaired. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Alphonse Brooks, 42, no address given. Court review hearing. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond.

Johnathan Ray Callihan, 30, no address given. Breaking and entering, larceny, possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Department of Adult Corrections. Released, no bond.

Virginia Grace Cole, 31, 1560 Shaw Highway, Rocky Point.

Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released, no bond.

Ted Hunt Crews, 54, Wilmington. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Department of Adult Corrections. Released, no bond.

Zionne Tomonta Dash, 17, 205 Progress Drive 31D, Burgaw.

Larceny, breaking and entering. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,500 secured bond.

Gregory Dingle, 48, 2704 Bunchie Street, Wilmington. Resisting an officer, larceny, concealment of merchandise. Arrest

by Burgaw Police Department. Released under $2,100 secured bond.

Joshua Jay Dreaden, 28, 622 N. New River Drive Room 10, Surf City. Possession of a stolen automobile, resisting an officer. Arrest by Surf City Police Department. Incarcerated under $10,000 secured bond.

Deborah Lynn Edgell, 46, 3595 Fennell Town Road, Rocky Point. Obtaining property under false pretense, possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $2,000 secured bond.

Dylan Michael Edgell, 20, 3595 Fennell Town Road, Rocky Point. Larceny. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $500 secured bond.

Jarmell Jasper Foy, 23, 4818 Long Branch Drive, Wilmington.

Possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $100 secured bond.

Travis Wayne Gagnier, 21, 209 N. 4th Avenue, Atkinson.

Possession of stolen goods or property, trespassing during an emergency, breaking and entering, larceny, speeding. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $3,500 secured bond.

Justin Andrew Gelbhaar, 29, 155 Old Grandfather Road, Currie. Driving while license revoked. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond.

Kelly Michelle Hall, 23, 143 Old Farm Road, Hampstead.

Child abuse, resisting an officer. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $2,000 secured bond.

Albert Rudolph Hankins, 49, 1110 E. Stewart Circle, Wilmington. Larceny, driving while license revoked, resisting an officer, open container of alcohol in passenger area, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department. Incarcerated under $1,200 secured bond.

Pender EMS & Fire Report Nov. 20-26 Pender EMS Report Total number of Patient Contacts: 199 Calls per Station Burgaw Station 1 42 Sloop Point Station 14 28 Hampstead Station 16 27 Surf City Station 23 27 Topsail Beach Station 4 6 Union Station 5 11 Rocky Point Station 7 37 Maple Hill Station 8 1 Atkinson Station 9 18 Scott Hill Station 18 0 Hwy 421 South Station 29 2 Type of Calls Cancelled: 33 Refusals: 53 Stand By: 2 Transported: 105 Treated/released: 6 Fire Department Reports Total Calls: 53 Calls per Station Rescue Station 1 Burgaw 5 Fire Station 14 Sloop Point 11 Fire Station 16 Hampstead 15 Fire Station 18 Scotts Hill 4 Fire Station 21 Long Creek 10 Fire Station 29 Hwy 421 South 8 Fire Call Type Summary Fire 10 Motor Vehicle Crash 7 Search and Rescue 0 EMS First Response 28 Cancelled 8 Ocean Rescue 0

David Derrell Hansley, 35, 84 Apple Blossom Drive, Rocky Point. DWI. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated.

Joseph Adam Henderson, 37, 84 Lilac Lane, Hampstead.

Probation violation. Arrest by Surf City Police Department.

Incarcerated under $25,000 secured bond.

Darius Antonio Hicks, 28, 832 Hildwood Circle, Hampstead.

Probation violation. Arrest by Probation Officer. Released under $15,000 secured bond.

Phillip Jay Horrell, 38, 1820 Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington.

Embezzlement. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $15,000 secured bond.

Lisa Danielle Howard-Hamilton, 47, 1105 Channel Boulevard, Topsail Beach. Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $100,000 secured bond.

Randy Johnson Jr., 25, 30 Robin Drive, Elizabethtown. Possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond.

Arik Tyler Jones, 28, 131 Meadow Lane, Burgaw. Parole violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond.

Jerimiah Wayne Lewis, 23, 103 Rouse Drive, Willard. Probation violation, contributing to delinquency of a juvenile.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $20,000 secured bond.

Mia Montique Mais, 29, 1111 Stanford Avenue 203, Burgaw.

Simple assault. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $500 unsecured bond.

Brandon Taylor Maultsby, 22, 1486 Kings Landing Road, Hampstead. Probation violation, breaking and entering, larceny, possession of stolen goods. Arrest by Probation Officer.

Released under $5,000 secured bond.

Khiron Jamel Mills, 21, 300 Sugar Berry Court, Jacksonville.

Probation violation. Arrest by Probation Officer. Released under $5,000 secured bond.

Maurice Oliver, 29, 4751 Hood Creek Trail NE Lot 5, Leland.

Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released under $25,000 secured bond.

Matthew Richard Pearce, 17, 266 Copperhead Lane, Burgaw.

Simple assault, communicating threats, injury to real property.

Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $600 secured bond.

Alan David Prevatte II, 38, 2235 John B. Carter Road, Fayetteville. Driving while license revoked, failure to wear seatbelt, speeding, using a foreign license. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $1,000 secured bond.

Rodna Montell Robinson, 29, 3172 Bell Williams Road, Currie.

Driving while license revoked, flee/elude arrest with motor vehicle, permitting a vehicle to operate with no insurance, resisting an officer, fictitious or altered registration, probation violation, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, exceeding posted speed. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Incarcerated under $12,600 secured bond.

September Dawn Robinson, 31, 322 S. Kerr Avenue, Wilmington. Nonsecured custody hearing. Arrest by Department of Adult Corrections. Released, no bond.

Shannon Tamera Sawyer, 21, 462 Anderson Drive, Surf City.

Larceny, injury to personal property. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $500 secured bond.

Austyn Mikal Shattuck, 20, 141 Harbor Drive Apartment 1, Claymont, DE. Driving after consuming under 21 years. Arrest

by NC Highway Patrol. Released under $800 secured bond.

Crystal Lynette Smith, 30, 1060 US Highway 117 N., Burgaw.

Driving while license revoked, failure to secure passenger under 16. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released under $1,200 secured bond.

Jonathan Blake Stampley, 28, 8 Walnut Drive, Jacksonville.

Communicating threats. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’ Office. Released under $1,000 secured bond.

Matthew Robert Thomas, 16, 58 N. Ridge, Surf City. Breaking and entering a motor vehicle, larceny of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen automobile, burglary, contributing to delinquency of a juvenile. Arrest by Burgaw Police Department.

Released under $125,000 unsecured bond.

Talis Akeem Watkins, 27, 8995 NC Highway 50, Maple Hill.

Trafficking in cocaine. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office. Released, no bond.

Rachel Aileen Williams, 33, 273 Lucilles Place, Burgaw.

Probation violation. Arrest by Pender County Sheriff ’s Office.

Released, no bond.

Information in this report is taken from public records available from the Pender County Sheriff’s Department. An arrest does not necessarily produce a finding of guilt in court.

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Continued from page 1A rate s-EDIAN HOUSEHOLD INcome s0ERCENTAGE GROWTH IN POPulation s!DJUSTED PROPERTY TAX BASE per capita This tier system is incorporated into various state programs to encourage economic activity and infrastructure development in the less prosperous areas of the state. Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties are considered more distressed and are eligible for more economic and infrastructure programs than Tier 3 counties.

A number of adjustments that are applied to counties can affect a county’s ranking and tier position. Without the

adjustments, Pender County would be in Tier 2. But other counties, particularly those in the northeast, rely heavily on adjustments, which pushes Pender into Tier 3, the most prosperous counties in the state.

“We are penalized for being a Tier 3 county,” said Commissioner David Piepmeyer. “It’s not so much that we are in the top counties – other counties are using adjustments to become Tier 1 or Tier 2 counties, and that drives us into Tier 3.

That’s just not right.

Jeff DeBellis with the N.C. Department of Commerce, told the board getting rid of the adjustments would move Pender County into Tier 2.

“There are counties that are less distressed than you that are pushing you back because of the adjustments,” DeBellis said.

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Board updated on Pender utilities water projects

By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher Pender County Utilities Director Michael Mack updated County Commissioners on the progress of several utilities projects at the Board’s Nov. 21 meeting.

“I wanted to bring you an update on the capitol projects that we currently have underway in Pender County,” Mack told the Board. s #OMMERCE 0ARK 7ASTEwater Reclamation Facility: The plant will provide treatment, and disposal of waste-

water generated by the businesses within the Commerce Park. Construction of the new state-of-the-art advanced technology wastewater treatment plant with an initial treatment capacity of 500,000 gallons per day is nearly complete. The treatment technology chosen for the plant will treat the wastewater to reuse (reclaimed water) standards and is a combination of innovative and proven ecological treatment processes.

The heart of the system is Hydroponic Reactors designed with a greenhouse enclosure

that supports a diverse and vibrant community of plants.

The plant roots provide a habitat for the microorganisms necessary to treat wastewater to a high standard.

“We will have a unique system there in the technology we are using. The construction schedule is running a little behind. We expect completion by March 1,” Mack said. “Our goal is to introduce waste water into the plant by the end of this calendar year.

Then we have about a 60-day lear ning curve before the actually stop the pump and

haul process to Wallace. This will be one of the first publicly owned systems of this type. ” Wastewater generated by the businesses in Pender Commerce Park is currently stored and hauled by tanker to a treatment facility in Wallace. s.EW 7ATER $ISTRIBUTION Systems: Two water systems are involved in the new work – The Moores Creek system and the Central Pender system.

The Moores Creek system Phase I is approximately 27 miles (142,500 feet) of twoinch through 16-inch water

distribution mains. The system includes a 500,000 gallon elevated water storage tank, located behind Malpass Corner Elementary School. The total cost of the system is $8.82 million, with funding through USDA grants and loans, and local tap fees. About 600 customers have signed up for service to date. Construction is approximately 35 percent complete and on schedule for final completion by July 1.

The Central Pender system Phase I includes approximately 45 miles (237,000 feet) of two-inch through 16-inch

water distribution mains at a total cost of $10 million.

Funding for this system comes through the same sources as Moores Creek. There are approximately 800 sign ups for water service to date with construction approximately 40 percent complete and on schedule for final completion

by July 1.

“Some of the areas may be already physically connected to water, but we just can’t open the tap. There is a lot of testing that has to be done before the water goes to the public,” said Mack.

Pender Memorial Hospital announces leadership promotions Pender Memorial Hospital (PMH) is pleased to announce several leadership promotions within its Patient Care Division.

Emergency Department Administrative Coordinator Ramona Casteen has been named administrative coordinator for the PMH Emergency Department. She has 12 years of nursing experience and began her work at PMH in 2015 as a registered nurse in the emergency department.

Her work history has a strong emergency department focus that includes previous positions at Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston, Wayne Memorial in Goldsboro, and Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville. Casteen has been integral in the smooth operation of the emergency department.

She lives near Wallace with her family and frequently

Surf City

Continued from page 1A firing range, looked for proper equipment in the police cars, as well as addressed OSHA requirements and other standards.

“It was a pretty vigorous review of all our policies, procedures and our standard operation procedures. They came out on Friday and did an assessment, and it was an all-day thing. They even did a ride-along for an hour or so with one of the police officers, and talked with them about the different policies,” said Shanahan.

Shanahan said that this program served as a measurement to see how good they actually were, and to make sure they were compliant with what is required to get as close to national accreditation as possible. He said it was a winwin for everyone. Completing the program reduces the risk

Manager of Surgical Services Shannon Lanning has been named manager of surgical services at PMH. She has worked at Pender for more than 11 years and previously

and has served as clinical coordinator of surgical services since 2014.

Lanning and her husband live in Pender County and she recently celebrated the birth of her second child.

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Manager of Clinical Support Services A my H ewe t t h a s been named clinical support service manager. She joined PMH as coordinator of infection control and employee health in 2015. She was previously a registered nurse at New

Hanover Regional Medical Center in a variety of roles including the nephrology unit and employee health for more than 17 years. In her new role, she has supervisory responsibility for the PMH Surgical and Gynecology Specialty Clinics where she works closely with William Powers, MD, and Ashwin Patel, MD. Hewett

was a significant contributor with Shannon Lanning in the renovation and opening of the new location for these clinics in 2016.

In addition, Hewett will serve as the primary contact for issues related to the new Employee Fitness Center. She lives with her husband and two sons in Castle Hayne.

of liability for the town and will hopefully lower their liability insurance rates at some point. Surf City Police Department will be the eighth municipality to be recognized for professional standards under the NC League of Municipalities.

“I’m just proud of the staff and everybody that was involved. Captain Johnson was a big part of this. He and my whole staff took it under my direction, and they did all they could do, as far as policies, review and revamping the things we had to do to make changes. All of my other department personnel played a big part in this as a whole too.

It’s a big accomplishment and something we‘re very proud of. We got our measurement, and it looks pretty good. I’m really proud of my staff,” said Shanahan.

Surf City Mayor Zander Guy also commented on the accomplishment.

“Let me say as Mayor, and behalf of our Town Council,

how proud we are of our police department. This is a relatively new program through the League of Municipalities, who do a great job of keeping towns and cities informed on issues related to operations of their daily business. Our police department, yes, they enforce the law and make sure citizens uphold the law, they protect and they preserve; but also our demographics here are changing dramatically, and as things change, it’s important for our police to interact with our public.

Under the leadership of Chief Shanahan, I think they are doing a great job. I’m not saying that they haven’t in the past, but things are changing. We’re losing that human touch, and it’s so important for a police officer to interact with a citizen on the streets, to ask how they are doing, explain what they do, and ask if they can help in any way. In other words, it’s all about education.

I’m very proud of our police department.”

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The Pender County Historical Society will sponsor its Annual Burgaw Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, December 3 from 3:00 until 7:00pm.

Come join in the fun and tour the fourteen homes, businesses, and churches we have on the tour this year.

Refreshments will be served at the Pender County Museum, 200 West Bridgers St.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12.

You can purchase your tickets at the Pender County Museum, Pender County Tourism Center, Harrell’s Department Store, Harts Florist, Brown Dog Coffee Company, Burgaw Antique Place, Bandana’s, and Realty World.

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Opinion Thursday, December 1, 2016, Page 4A

No excuse for number of police officers killed There’s simply no excuse for the number of police officers killed in the line of duty this year.

According to the Officer Down Memorial group, 60 police officers have been shot this year; that’s a 20 percent increase over last year, and we’re still a month away from the end of 2016.

Thankfully, none of those deaths have occurred here at home, although at any time and any place, that could change in a heartbeat. Those of us who Law enforcement is sleep securely at night have this line of men and women in blue, a part of that justice brown and gray to thank for our system, both to propeaceful rest. tect the general public, The cause is not as easily and prevent those who defined as the talking heads and social apologists would like threaten the public us to think. It’s not just illegal from endangering the possession of firearms -- by citizenry at large. the way, the Justice Department begrudgingly notes that more than 80 percent of arrested cop-shooters did not have legal right to possess a firearm. It’s not just the proliferation of gangs, the growth of the drug trade, the decline of the traditional family and its values, or the dehumanization that comes from violent video games. It’s not just glamorization of anti-social behavior via social media.

Our country has more than its fair share of problems, but it also places a heavy burden on law enforcement; minor mistakes that would disappear from a civilian’s record will send a police officer to prison and destroy an otherwise sterling career. A minor mistake by a policeman can drastically alter the lives of the officer’s family as well as the community at large.

That’s why basic law enforcement training focuses so much on proper decision-making – the wrong decision by a policeman can take the very lives he or she is sworn to protect.

This is not to say all officers of the law are angels and saints; they are human, like the rest of us, but they also go through a fine filter before being issued a badge and a gun.

That’s why when one fails, the penalty should be harsher.

But that penalty is supposed to be dealt by the courts, not a vigilante, a desperate criminal or a social reprobate who seeks fame by committing murder.

We have a justice system in America; it may be flawed, but it is still skewed against the prosecution and police, and in favor of the defendant, albeit moreso than the founders likely intended. Law enforcement is a part of that justice system, both to protect the general public, and prevent those who threaten the public from endangering the citizenry at large.

Yet we have a growing number of people who believe the law is “out to get them�, and some, sadly, take matters into their own hands. Despite the best efforts of the ever-flexible mainstream media, not a single civilian shooting of an onduty law enforcement officer has ever been proven to be justified in a court of law.

And if we decide we no longer need courts to determine right and wrong, then we no longer need police officers.

We sincerely hope the line-of-duty deaths last week were the last, at least for a very long time, if not forever. It’s hard enough to keep motivated young officers on the streets in small departments when they could make much better money with less risk in any of a number of different careers. Increasing the possibility of not coming home at the end of the shift just makes recruitment that much harder.

At the same time, few law enforcement officers who view their occupation as just another job stay behind the badge for very long. It takes a love and dedication to community that few of us will ever understand. Sometimes that love is flawed, true, but the single bad apple does not spoil the entire barrel.

Thank a police officer today, and think about what your world would be like without the thin blue line surrounding your family and community.

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Hits and misses

We hunters love to talk about the big ones – the impossible shots, the huge racks, the most dangerous hunts. It’s a story as old as hunting itself, based on folks stories and cave drawings.

Once in a while, the most memorable hunts are like the best fishing stories, in that they involve the ones who got away.

Take, for example, the only afternoon I’ve been able to steal for hunting so far this year.

Brother Carl told me there was a big buck with odd antlers that frequented the stand I had more or less reserved. I’m more of a grocery store shooter than a trophy hunter, but if I get a shot at a bragging-size critter, and I have permission, I’ll take it. Usually I look for a cross-eye doe who may be her own second cousin, if you know what I mean.

My mind was on that atypical buck as I locked the truck and slipped down the road to the stand. I was a little distressed at finding very little in the way of sign, but then again, work and the real world have allowed the coyotes to wonder if I have hung up my traps for good, so I bear some responsibility there. I crossed the broomsedge field and tried my best to be a slowly moving part of the treeline.

It was a lovely afternoon, meaning the mosquitoes were few and far between, and a cold front moving in should have sent the critters right across the field toward me. Aside from a deranged squirrel, however, I heard nor saw a darn thing.

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Jefferson Weaver When I finally began making my way out – I like to hunt on the way to and from my stand, so it was barely daylight – I discovered hoof prints so sharp they couldn’t have been more than an hour old. I’d been correct in my estimation about the animals moving, but I’d been facing the wrong way. The buck would have been a fairly easy shot, had I been turned the right direction instead of listening to the deranged squirrel. It didn’t make things any better when I found similarly-fresh bear tracks that showed the bruin must have been practicing a dance routine 75 yards away from where I sat enjoying the sunset.

I shrugged it off until the next day, when Carl sent me a photo of another hunter who warmed my seat the next day. Sure enough, he was facing the right way – and he nailed a solid atypical buck with crazy antlers that scored around 135 and filled the freezer to boot.

The buck wasn’t the first one I’ve missed – though technically, I never had a shot, so I didn’t miss. Mr. Robert’s ten-pointer is another fine example.

Brother Robert lived right on the edge of town, and invited me to hunt his property. As the season progresses around here, many deer with a half-degree of sense will change their addresses to more urban locations, so hunters can’t change the deer’s addresses in a more permanent manner. Robert had a surplus of deer, and hip replacement was preventing him from hunting that fall, so he invited me to help save his garden.

There was absolutely no reason for me to miss the shot – none. I was calm; the buck and his girlfriend were muzzle-deep in corn, and upwind from my stand.

They were backlit by a white sand hill. My approach to the stand was near-perfect,

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)NQUIRING "ENElCIARY Dear Inquiring, Considering the rising cost of health care coverage, the news regarding your Medicare costs for 2017 is not too bad. Here’s what you can expect.

Part B premiums Because the Social Security Administration is giving out a measly 0.3 percent cost of living increase starting in January – that equates to about a $4 to $5 monthly increase on average – the 2017 Part B monthly premium for about 70 percent of Medicare recipients will increase only about $4 to $5.

Thanks to the Social Security Act’s “hold har mless� provision, Medicare cannot pass along premium increases greater than the dollar increase in their Social Security checks.

So, if your Medicare Part B monthly premium is currently $104.90, you can expect it to be around $109 (on average) in 2017. Or, if you signed up for Part B for the first time in 2016, your $121.80 monthly premium will rise to around $127 (on average) next year.

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harmless provision does not protect all Medicare recipients. New Medicare enrollees (those who will enroll in 2017), beneficiaries who are directly billed for their Part B premium, and current beneficiaries who have deferred claiming their Social Security will pay more.

If you fit into any of these categories, your Medicare Part B premium will be $134 per month in 2017, up from $121.80.

The hold harmless rule also does not protect high-income Medicare beneficiaries who already pay higher Part B premiums because their annual incomes are above $85,000 for an individual or $170,000 for a couple. If you fit into this category, here’s what you’ll pay for your Part B premium next year, based on your 2015 tax returns.

Individuals with incomes of $85,000 to $107,000, or married couples filing joint tax retur ns with incomes of $170,000 to $214,000, will pay $187.50 per month.

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Individuals with incomes

over $214,000 or couples above $428,000 will pay $428.60.

Another increase highincome beneficiaries (those with incomes over $85,000, or $170,000 for joint filers) need to be aware of is the surcharge on Part D premiums.

Affluent seniors that have a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan will pay an additional $13.30 to $76.20 per month, depending on their income, on top of their regular Part D premiums.

Deductibles and co-pays Other changes that will affect all Medicare beneficiaries include the Part B deductible, which will increase to $183 in 2017 from $166 in 2016. The Part A (hospital insurance) annual deductible will also go up to $1,316 in 2017 (it’s currently $1,288) for hospital stays up to 60 days. That increases to $329 per day for days 61-90, and to $658 a day for days 91 and beyond. And the skilled nursing facility coinsurance for days 21-100 will also increase to $164.50 per day, up from $161 in 2016.

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New York I’ve never been much of an adventurer. I exist in a secure bubble surrounded by people who are willing to take care of me.

The status quo is my personal paradise, with the boredom of predictability offsetting the exhilaration which accompanies riskier pursuits such as world travel or skydiving.

The last several weeks, however, have proven difficult with the passing of my beloved grandfather and the development of an illness which stole my ability to speak-a blessed respite for family and friends but absolute torture for me.

As much as I’ve tried to control my world, I’m learning that it’s inherently impossible to do so. Tragedy can infiltrate self-imposed bubbles just as easily as it intrudes upon the cliff jumpers and lion tamers. My comfortable, familiar existence has made empty promises of a life purged of sadness and disappointment. Despite my defenses and cautious lifestyle, life bites.

So, when I was asked to accompany a few friends on a quick trip to New York, I opted not to overthink-a practice which has consistently robbed me of time and opportunity.

Cindy served as the ringleader of this venture and yanked the credit card from my hand before I, predictably, changed my mind.

Cindy knows me well and has often witnessed my struggle with decision making. She exhibits maturity and common sense-two traits which consistently escape me.

As the self-imposed leader of the trip, Cindy asked to see my packing list. I told her that it was housed safely away in my cerebral cortex and would be available when my brain’s executive control center deemed it necessary.

Not one to be easily duped, she forced me to make a written list of the essentials that I would be bringing.

Of course, my credit card made the top of the list, along with makeup, Chi flat iron, cute outfit, high-heeled ankle boots, Tic Tacs and earrings.

Shaking her head, Cindy asked about the coat I’d be wearing. Well, I hate wearing coats and, thus, do not own a functional one. The coats in my closet are for fashion purposes only. Real coats, the kind that provide warmth, make me feel bound and mummified and completely disable my ability to bust out a random dance move should I feel so inclined. They absorb my perfume, smudge my foundation and create static which reduces the manageability and glossiness of my hair.

Along with a warm coat, Cindy suggested I wear comfortable shoes. I informed her that any shoe with the term COMFORTABLE as a descriptor would hardly compliment my distressed skinny jeans, cashmere wrap sweater, faux fur vest and repurposed leather bracelets. Besides, my

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Newsings & Musings

By Edith Batson Post & Voice Staff Writer Thanksgiving It was a wonderful day to give thanks to God through Jesus Christ for all of our blessings. We were very happy to be able to have thirteen family members to share Thanksgiving with us.

Niece Lynne Crowley and husband Gene Atkinson of Leland were here. Niece Kay Crowley and husband Donald Morton of Rocky Hill, SC attended.

The girls’ mother, Johnsie Angle Crowley, who lives with Lynn and Gene came with them. Our son, Stephen Batson, and a friend, Laurie were here. My grandson David Batson and grandson Tommy, his wife, Sonnie, and his two children, Katelyn and Jacob were here.

One family, Ann Crowley and husband Danny and son Owen, had to be in Florida with Owen’s traveling soccer team in Wilmington. This is the first year they have missed. We missed them.

Not only did they come, but they brought lots of wonderful food: two smoked turkeys, rice and gravy and sweet potato casserole. Others brought deviled eggs, collards, green beans, field peas, macaroni and cheese, peach cobbler and other desserts.

Stephen supplied us with ice, paper plates, drinks and iced tea.

I managed to make two string bean corn casseroles, but gave up on my little biscuits. It is the first time I have failed to make them.

Katelyn and Jacob usually help me, but they did not get here in time (they had to go hunting first).

Before asking God’s blessing on the feast of delicious food, we asked everyone to think of something they were thankful for. Answers included family, friends, Jesus, food, a beautiful Thanksgiving Day to be together and other things.

Then we asked God to bless the food and the family gathering. We trust that many members of families were able to share Thanksgiving. Even had we been alone- we aren’t really because Jesus says He will never leave us.

We thank God for the pilgrims who risked their lives on small ships to get to America to find a place for religious freedom and a better way of life. My own father, Rev. J.S. Crowley, came as an infant in the 1860s with his parents from Dunman Way, County Cork, Ireland and ended up with

family in Horseheads N.Y. Now one nephew has dual citizenship in the U.S. and Ireland. Thanks be to God for our many blessings.

Family gathering My nephew, Robert Sidbury Crowley, and their blended family held a gathering Nov. 19 from 2-4 p.m. at Wilmington Funeral Home in Wilmington. Sid (or Robert as the children call him) said the children mainly organized it. It was a party, as Kay wanted it to where friends and family members could gather and remember her life and the joy she took in her family, friends and customers.

May God bless her family as they mourn their great loss and give them the strength and love to get through it with God’s help.

Burgaw Christmas tree A large crowd gathered on the Courthouse Square Nov. 25 for the annual Burgaw Christmas Tree Lighting.

Music by young children was enjoyed and the Pender Community Band played. The tree was soon lighted from top to bottom with beautiful lights. The tree was tall with a white picket fence around it.

After the lighting of the tree, many activities were taking place: Santa and cookie decorating, Community House, a coloring contest and cakes. The Cripple Creek Cloggers performed.

There were lots of food vendors from Fremont Street to the post office. There was so much to eat and drink and enjoy. A fun evening for every one of all ages.

It was fun to see friends get hugs, learn news and have a good time. Downtown Burgaw looked especially pretty with all the small trees lining Fremont and other streets with the lights glowing on every tree. Everyone should drive downtown at night to see the wonderful decorations.

Christmas will soon be here. We will remember to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Dec. 25. One would think the King of Kings would be born in a fancy palace, but not Mary, who was riding a lowly donkey expecting her baby to be born any day with no where to lay her head. Lots of people say that the stable was probably smelly and smelled of dirty animals.

But I like to think that fresh clean hay had been put in the stable. The manger would have fresh clean hay and Mary would lay her baby in the manger, wrapped in clean swaddling clothes that Mary had brought with her from home. And guess who first heard the news of the baby’s birth? Lowly shepherds huddled with their sheep in the field.

Angels from heaven came to announce the good news.

For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the child wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger.” And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph and the baby in the manger.

Shalom!

Live Outdoor Nativity Dec. 11 Burgaw Presbyterian Church On the evening of Dec. 11, the true spirit of Christmas will come alive in Burgaw.

In an outdoor worship service held at Burgaw Presbyterian Church, the beautiful story of the birth of Jesus will be reverently portrayed

as real people become angels, shepherds and wisemen; real animals become the beasts of Bethlehem.

Words spoken from scripture and instrumental and vocal music set the scene to issue a special welcome

for the Holy family with the newborn baby.

The community is invited to come out at 5:30 p.m. for this unique presentation and that each one will receive a special blessing for the Christmas season.

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golfcart (which smelled of diesel fuel and collards) at the intersection of the sand roads 100 yards from his house, and almost casually shot the big ten as he stepped out of the woods and stared at my old friend. There wasn’t a mark on the buck to indicate my poor marksmanship.

Possibly the first big deer I ever missed came the same day I was trailed by a bear (but that’s a column for another day).

It was the second time I’d ever gone deer hunting on my own, and the landowner assured me that the “pine tree stand” was a great place for an afternoon hunt. The stand gave a commanding view of a cutover leading to the hardwoods beside the river, and there were only two ways in and out of the logged-out area.

Problem was, I didn’t know there were two pine tree stands, one so old and dangerous everyone had forgotten about it. Naturally, that was the one I found first.

Keep in mind that while this was only 35 years or so ago, we didn’t think about such things as safety harnesses.

Between-season stand maintenance was as far in the future as smart phones and Facebook. Therefore it didn’t

really strike me as odd that Amos had suggested I climb a longleaf pine with rotten planks nailed to the side.

So I slung my military surplus Spanish Mauser over my shoulder, and began climbing. And climbing.

And climbing. My first hint should have been that I had to climb a neighboring tree to reach the lowest rung of the “ladder,” but I wasn’t the smartest child. One or two of the rungs broke when I put my weight on them, but my eyes were fixed on that rough-cut platform.

Reaching the stand, I realized that what I thought was a hatchway was actually just where a couple rotten boards had fallen out. No problem – I pushed my rifle through the opening, then began dragging myself up through the same hole.

I noted that I wasn’t a smart kid, but I was a fat one. Perhaps not obese, but definitely well-rounded. Naturally, I got stuck in the opening, and just as naturally the wind began blowing.

I am sure the wind was gentle, but when you’re a hundred feet in the air – likely only about 40 – on a tall, thin pine tree, the wind seems a bit exaggerated. The

Continued from page 4A as was my scent discipline. I was absolutely invisible. My beloved flintlock was clean, crisp and well-tuned, with fresh powder in the pan and chamber. It had been weeks since I’d missed a shot with that fusil. The buck was the easier shot, and a larger deer anyway.

The hammer dropped, the flint sparked against the frizzen, and the finely-ground powder ignited perfectly.

There was a tremendous cloud of smoke from the muzzle, I half-rolled from the ground blind, ala Last of the Mohicans, reloading as I moved.

And the deer ran.

I followed their hoofprints through the sand for a halfmile and never saw a drop of blood. Robert had heard my shot, and pulled up in his golf cart as I made my way out in the dark. He shook his head.

“Boy, you can’t get nothing to eat like that,” he said. Robert saw two deer tearing through the woods, and came to give me a hand tracking, despite his new mechanical hip.

Two days later, my tobaccochewing friend parked his

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Ernest Lee Howard WATHA -- Ernest Lee Howard, 69, of Watha passed gently from his earthly life on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at home surrounded with love from his cherished family.

He was born Nov. 25, 1947 in Duplin County to Ernest Junior and Lottie Sanderson Howard. Also remembered are his sisters, Dollie Lucas and Jane Teachey, both who preceded Lee in death.

Lee is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Sarah Elizabeth Hicks Howard; sons, Jimmy Lee Howard, Sr. (Roxann) and Gordon Dean Howard (Trish); grandchildren, Jimmy Lee Howard, Jr. (P.J.), Samantha Danielle Murray (Tony), and Kristopher Eric Howard (K.J.); great grandchildren, Ryan Willetts, Keven Howard, Jase Howard and Bella Murray; sisters, Josephine Wilkerson (Frank) and Mary Marks (Robert); many extended family and dear friends.

Lee served his country honorable in the U.S. Army.

He was a faithful member of Penderlea Pentecostal Holiness Church.

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Continued from page 4A three inch heels would make perfect weapons in a pinch if we found ourselves amidst a knife fight between rival gangs. Although refusing to budge on the shoes, I finally agreed to pack gloves, a scarf and a functional, yet adorable, wool coat.

As my trip approaches, it feels as if I’ll be visiting a long lost friend whom I’ve never actually met. After all, I grew up watching Different Strokes, Friends, Godzilla, King Kong and Welcome Back, Kotter. I anticipate walking past coffee shops, delis, random book stores, bistros and bakeries full of New Yorkers bantering philosophically or reciting poetry. Perhaps I’ll witness a mugging, watch a mime performance or join a circle of break dancers. I want to get

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Not only was Lee a beloved husband, but a wonderful daddy, granddaddy, brother and friend. He loved the Lord and his church family.

In years past he and Sarah worked with the church youth and most recently Lee was king of the coffee ministry at Penderlea PH church.

Lee was a man of many talents; farming, tinkering with tools and tractors, and often invented and made his own tools. Lee was fun loving, kind hearted, lover of life, grace giving, and a faithful believer in Jesus.

The family received friends 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at Penderlea Pentecostal Holiness Church. Funeral service was 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church with The Rev. Dean Walker officiating.

Burial followed in 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 of Burgaw.

Editor’s Note: Lee and Sarah Howard have delivered newspapers for The Post & Voice since 2012, when the Post & Voice acquired The Pender Chronicle. Lee and Sarah were very faithful delivering papers to our readers in western Pender County each week, not having missed a single day of delivery during that time.

Lee Howard was a kind and friendly man with a ready smile and will be missed by the Post & Voice family and all who knew him. We send our sincere condolences to Sarah and her family.

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Continued from page 5A tree and the stand creaked a bit ominously, but I was confident that the rung I was standing on and the frame squeezing my ample middle would hold.

Amos was right – the view was spectacular, and while I was holding on for dear life, a buck the size of an elk stepped out of the hardwoods less than 100 yards from me. I was ecstatic.

But I couldn’t simultaneously aim the rifle, keep one hand on the tree, and use my fat knees to hold myself against the tree trunk. Instead I wrapped my left arm around the tree, gripped the forearm as tightly as I could, and lined the buck up for a shot that would have been a story for the ages.

Everything was perfect – until I realized I’d forgotten to chamber a round. The bolt on that old Mauser was a bit stiff back then, and required some

Obituaries

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Clarence Edward Dodgens BURGAW -- Clarence Edward Dodgens, 92, of Burgaw, was born to Christian parents, James E. and Tiny Hill Dodgens in Pelzer, South Carolina April 28, 1924. Through out his life Clarence lived in South Carolina, Georgia and most recently in Burgaw.

He was preceded in death

by his beloved wife of 66 years, Katherine Parker Dodgens; son, Clarence, Jr.; sister, Evelyn Stamey and brother, Paul James Dodgens..

He is survived by his sisters, Hazel Mercer of Charlotte and Elizabeth Williams of Statesville; one local nephew, Darrell Dodgens and his wife, Sara; nieces, nephews, and many special and loyal friends.

Clarence Dodgens graduated from Lowell High School, completed undergraduate work at Gardner Webb and Limestone Colleges, graduate work at Furman University and Wofford College, and received graduate degrees from N.C. State University. He was an educator having served as teacher, principal, superintendent and Director of Guidance Services, all in North Carolina. Serving in many administrative positions at Cape Fear Community College, he retired as Vice President in 1993. He was involved in accreditation procedures both in N.C. Community Colleges and in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. He was a World War II veteran and was on active duty during the Korean Conflict.Clarence Dodgens was an ordained Baptist minister having served as a pastor, interim pastor, and supply pastor in several churches.

He taught Sunday school for many years at Burgaw Baptist Church where he was a member.

Clarence was active in civic organizations and was past president of the Burgaw Rotary Club and past chair-

man of the Rotary Foundation for District 7730.

Clarence had a great respect for God’s creations; he especially enjoyed the plant world and sharing plants with others. His saying, “Not a favorite flower, but overwhelmed with the wide variety that God gave us for food and enjoyment.� Clarence was truly a man of God; faithful, loyal, generous, and a friend to many.

T h e f a m i l y r e c e iv e d friends at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at Burgaw Baptist Church Fellowship Hall with funeral service at noon in the church sanctuary. The Rev. Tom Canady conducted the service.

A graveside service was held at noon Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 in Edgewood Cemetery, Lowell, N.C. with the Rev. Robert Roten officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Burgaw Baptist Church, P.O. Box 385, Burgaw, NC 28425 or to Baptist Children’s Homes, PO Box 338, Thomasville, NC 27361.

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

effort to open. It was also noisy – a noise which, naturally, the deer heard. I think he stood there for an extra second wondering why a fat teenager was dangling from the tallest tree on the farm before he bounded away, laughing hysterically.

As I came down, I saw the pine tree stand I was supposed to have used. It had a sturdy, new ladder and didn’t require hugging the tree to keep even a fat young hunter in place.

I have no idea if I’ll get the time to take a shot this year; the Mauser was replaced by a ’39 Winchester years ago. I am by no means fat any more, and I long ago learned that I can hunt more effectively from the ground than the air.

But even if I get a shot on a good deer or two this year, the thought will always be in the back of my mind that almost any hunter is just one rotten rung away from missing the

perfect shot, dangling from a pine tree, or watching the wrong field.

Jefferson Weaver is a columnist with the Post & Voice. Contact him at jeffersonweaver@ nrcolumbus.com.

Lydia M. Autry ROCKY POINT -- Lydia M. Autry of Rocky Point passed away Nov. 26, 2016 at her home. She is survived by three daughters: Willie Mae Autry of Rocky Point; Julia Moore of Burgaw and Eddie Autry of Fayetteville; two sons: Robert Autry(Cheryl), and Ronnie Autry of Rocky Point and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at Dunn Funeral Home.

The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at Burgaw Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. No viewing will be held at the memorial service. The family was served by Dunn Funeral Home, Burgaw.

Bishop Rufus Pickett MAPLE HILL --A man of great faith and strength, Bishop Rufus Pickett was born July 9, 1932 in Maple Hill to loving parents, Alonza and Nancy Pickett. Rufus was the sixth child out of eleven children born to Alonza and Nancy. On Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, God

welcomed him home. For 84 years, Bishop Pickett lived a life marked by hard work and perseverance, love of family and faith in God. Bishop Pickett was preceded in death by his wife Zadie, daughter Melvonna, son Byron, and six siblings.

The legacy that he leaves is a testament of the rich and fruitful life he lived. His children: James Rufus Pickett (Louberta) of Maple Hill, and Patricia Earley of Jacksonville; six grandchildren, Damon Pickett (Tameia) of Baltimore; Dustin Pickett of New York; Marcus Carter of Orlando, Fla., Latanganikia Earley, Robert Carter, Jr., and Tyrekia Carter all of Jacksonville; six greatgrandchildren; two sisters: Nicy Holmes and Cleo James of Maple Hill; two brothers: Lacy Pickett (Annetta) and Alonza Pickett, II of Maple Hill; five sistersin-law: Bertha James, Oprah Darby, and Mary Johnson of Maple Hill; Georgia Mae Farland (Lennel) of Beulaville; Carolyn Powers of Wallace, and Minnie James of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; a special brother, Royce Brown (Mamie) of Leland; a special daughter, Emma Pulley of Littleton; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends - all remain to cherish the memories and continue the legacy that Bishop Rufus Pickett leaves behind.

Through it all, we rest in knowing that God is faithful and cares for his own.

The family was served by Nixon Lewis Funeral Home, Burgaw.

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Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, December 1, 2016, Page 8A

The Post & Voice All-County football team

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The three county football teams made major strides in 2016. All three schools made the playoffs while Heide Trask had their first winning season in school history. The Post-Voice would like to recognize the best of the best.

Noah Lavalle (Topsail) This freshman burst onto the scene after the first game of the year and led the county in rushing despite missing two games. His 1,382 yards was more than 300 yards better than his closest competitor. Lavalle scored 11 touchdowns.

Jarrett Radley (Topsail) Radley was a force on both sides of the ball. The senior showed his worth on the offensive side of the ball, opening holes for Lavalle and company and also tallied 52 tackles including nine tackles for loss on defense.

Chris Nixon (Topsail) The senior led the Pirates with 73 tackles and had nine tackles for loss. He also had two fumble recoveries and caused one fumble.

Aaron Pacheco (Topsail) The senior wide receiver/ defensive back was second on the team in receptions and also was second on the team in solo tackles.

Jacob Floyd (Topsail) Floyd ran the Pirate offense well in his second year under center. He threw the ball at a 55 percent clip and had six touchdown passes. He ended the year with nine total touchdowns.

Tyrease Armstrong (Trask) Armstrong led the Titans to the most wins in school history. He threw for 588 yards and six touchdowns and ran for 544 yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.

B.J. Jordan (Trask) Jordan came on strong toward the end of the year. He rushed for 632 yards and 10 touchdowns while averaging over six yards a carry. He also returned two kickoffs for scores and had three touchdown receptions.

Foster Williamson (Trask) The super sophomore had 142 tackles to lead the county.

He was a disruptive force on

the defensive side of the ball and also played on the offensive line on occasion.

Kyle Hancock (Trask) Hancock led a much-improved offensive line and also came on strong late in the season on the defensive side of the ball.

Tony Holmes (Trask) Holmes ran the ball in between the tackles in the Titans triple option. He had more than 500 yards rushing and was also very good on defense.

Latrell Brown (Pender) What can Brown do for you? Try 995 yards rushing and 16 touchdowns for a start.

He also had 10 receptions and a touchdown and added 499 return yards.

Brown was one of the top running backs in a tough Four County Conference.

Linzie McAllister (Pender) McAllister led the Patriots in tackles and tackles for loss.

He was also a presence on the offensive line.

Matthew Ezzell (Pender) Ezzell has been the best kicker in the county for the last three years. He is very consistent and can give you that 35-yard field goal when you need it.

Player of the year Justin Hooper (Pender) Hooper rushed for nearly 1,000 yards while scoring 10 rushing touchdowns. He also had two receiving touchdowns and added 533 return yards.

For all of his accomplishments on the offensive side of the ball Hooper may be an even better defensive player.

He had five interceptions and a fumble recovery.

Freshman of the year Noah Lavalle (Topsail) Lavalle has a great future ahead of him for the Pirates.

His 1,382 yards led the county.

He has only scratched the surface as to how good he can be.

Coach of the year Johnathan Taylor (Trask) Taylor led the Titans to their best record ever. The seven wins set a school record while the Titans logged their first winning season in school history.

Taylor brought in several new coaches and stepped back and let them go to work.

He put any ego that he had to the side for the betterment of the team.

Pender cagers off to 2-0 season start

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer It has been said that the Pender patriot boys’ basketball team has the talent to make a run at the Four County Conference championship.

The Patriots are 2-0 after the first week of the season and are looking to improve in every game they play. Coach Gary Battle likes what he says but is only cautiously optimistic this early in the season.

“We have a chance to be pretty good, but we still have a lot of things to work on. I think the more we play the more confident we will be.

That’s the key.”

The Patriots hosted Cape Fear Academy early in the week in a game that was scheduled so that the school could celebrate the life of former Pender standout Vichon Fuller who would have graduated in 1979 but passed away just before graduation.

Vichon received a full scholarship from Chowan University to play basketball but never got to use it.

Pender jumped out to a 5-0 lead before the Hurricanes settled in. Cape Fear scored the next eight points and went on a 12-1 run before a Rodney Hansley bucket stopped the onslaught.

The Hurricanes took a 1412 lead into the second quarter and went on an 8-0 run to increase the lead to 22-12.

That’s when Hansley’s threepoint prowess began to rear its head.

Hansley made three shots from beyond the arc in the final minutes of the first half and the Patriots cut the lead to three points entering the halftime break.

Coach Battle has talked about this year’s depth and the Patriots used that depth in the second half to pull away from the Hurricanes.

The final score read Pender 55-49.

Hansley led the Patriots with 28 points while Cameron Kea added 16. Jarious Williams contributed eight points.

Next up was a trip to Laney.

The 4A Bucs were poised to run away from the 1A Patriots. Someone forgot to tell Pender as they used a deep bench and balanced scoring to defeat the Bucs 66-52.

Pender used a 37-21 second half to run away from the Buccaneers. Hansley led the Patriots with 20 points while Williams chipped in nine.

Kea had 11 for the Patriots.

Pender will play at New Hanover on Wednesday before hosting Topsail on Friday.

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In My Opinion

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer

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The Trask Titan and Pender Patriot football teams have played their last Four County Conference games. That means that they will no longer go into a football season playing for third or fourth place. If I were the coaching staff at these two schools I would be throwing a party. I would stand on the corner at the Piggly Wiggly and yell at the top of my lungs. Free at last!

Each season since the Four County was born the two teams knew deep down in their heart that they were playing for fourth place. There was little chance for either school to beat what I call the big three. Let’s face the facts; Wallace, Clinton and East Bladen are just out of their league.

This year both Pender and Trask were much bet-

ter than they have been in recent years. The Titans won seven games and was undefeated going into their matchup with Wallace. The Titans were rolling right along and in came the Bulldogs. The Titans scored first and just for a moment we all thought that the Titans could play with them.

Coach Joey Price ended those thoughts on the next possession and it was status quo from then on.

Wallace hammered Pender also as did Clinton.

Trask played East Bladen well and perhaps had a chance to beat them. However, that has not been the norm. In fact, the last two conferences has had someone lurking ahead on the schedule, see James Kenan.

The new conference will have the likes of Dixon, Lejuene, Richlands and Southwest Onslow along with East Carteret. Both schools will be much more competitive in this lineup.

So looking back over the last few years, I say to Wallace, Bye-Bye. I say to Clinton and East Bladen, see ya, wouldn’t want to be ya.

I am sure that the Titans and Patriots feel the same way as I do. If they don’t, then I would suggest we get them looked at. Of course, this is all just my opinion.

Topsail basketball

Pirate men crush Dixon, Lady Pirates win by 22

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sport Writer

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Lady Pirates sign Letters of Intent

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer When a high-school team is successful it tends to draw the most attention – from the press, from opposing coaches, and from college coaches, and that is what has been happening with the Topsail High School softball team.

Over the last three years in the tough Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference, the Lady Pirates have gone 62-22 overall and 28-8 in the conference – winning the conference title the last two years and advancing both years to the NCHSAA East Regional finals.

When a team is that consistent there is a reason, and that reason is talented players. That leads to being noticed by college coaches, and to what occurred last Friday in the Topsail Media Center.

Seniors Hunter Bizell, Victoria Elder, and Hayley Grizzle – mainstays on the last three highly-successful Lady Pirates squads – signed their collegiate letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level.

Bizzell is staying close to home as she signed to attend UNC-Wilmington. The diminutive speedster is the heartand-soul of the Lady Pirates’ success.

Bizzell set her sights on UNCW right from the beginning of the recruiting process.

“I had offers from Mt. Olive and a couple of two-year schools and that was a little disappointing but I really didn’t myself out there,” Biz-

zell said. “I just knew I liked UNCW and I actually decided about 1-1/2 years ago that was where I wanted to go, and I made a verbal commitment a year ago.

“There were three primary reasons – the academic reputation, it was local and close to home, and the softball program. What Coach (Kristy) Norton has done with that program is amazing, and the academics are top-notch. I just felt all along it was the right choice.”

Bizzell, who is carrying a 4.2 GPA and who scored 1,120 on the SAT, will major in Biology as a prelude to becoming a Physician’s Assistant. She is realistic about her chances to play shortstop in college.

“I’m not necessarily looking to play shortstop,” Bizzell said. “I’ll play anywhere as long as I can play. I’ll probably fit in at second base or in the outfield. I just know I have to put my work in, put the bat on the ball, and take advantage of any opportunities that arise.”

Bizzell said having three coaches in four years is weird but she learned from it Topsail program.

“It was weird but it also taught me a lot about how to adapt to new things and new ideas, and I learned something from each of the coaches,” Bizzell said. “And Topsail has prepared me both academically and athletically for college. It is a great school.”

Elder was the ace of the pitching staff with 14 wins and 172 strikeouts in 150 in-

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At this point in the fledging 2016-17 basketball season it is hard to assess just how good the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams are –or will be. One thing is for sure, however, they are both light years ahead of whatever their neighbors in Holly Ridge can put on the floor.

Womens’ basketball Three days after beating Dixon 53-35, the Topsail girls parlayed a 19-point performance by Dominique Bryant with a 14-point effort from Lauren Caveness into a 5432 win over those same Lady Bulldogs.

Topsail started strong and never looked back – running off to a 12-0 lead after the first 3:26 before a basket by Dixon’s Courtney Willetts put the

Lady Bulldogs on the board.

Rachel Kapiko had four of those early points to go along with six from Caveness.

“I was nervous walking in after that first game because it was at their place and I was worried it would be an entirely different game, but it was a total team effort tonight,” Topsail Coach Andrew Ellington said. “We shared the ball much better tonight and it really worked. The girls did a good, job, I thought, all the way around.”

Continued on page 9A

Lady Patriots drop two games

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender Lady patriot basketball team is under the direction of former player Andrienne Bannerman. The first year coach has talked about running the floor and improving in each and every game that the team plays.

Although the Lady Patriots lost both of their non-conference games last week they seem to be much improved.

First up last week was the Cape Fear Academy Lady Hurricanes. The two teams were on the mark in the early going and matched each other point for point. The Hurricanes took an 18-17 lead into the second quarter and increased the lead to 27-22 before the Lady Hurricanes began to battle back.

The Hurricanes drew closer to the Patriots behind the play of their talented freshman guard Chloe Kernan. Pender led 31-27 at the break.

CFA continued their comeback in the third frame and tied the score at 39 apiece.

They used a 9-0 run to end the quarter with a 48-29 lead.

The Patriots began to wear down in the final stanza.

Kernan continued her torrid pace and the Lady Patriots could do nothing to slow her down. The Hurricanes took a 66-48 win.

Ratavia Merritt led the Patriots with 12 points while Kernan blistered the nets for a game high 39 points.

Next up for Pender was a trip to Laney. The Lady Buccaneers would prove to be too much for the young Patriots, taking a 52-29 win.

Laney jumped out to an early lead and coasted into the second quarter with a15-5 advantage. Pender was unable to stop the Lady Bucs and the scoreboard read 3011 at the break.

The Lady Patriots were down 43-17 going into the fourth quarter but staged a rally outscoring Laney 12-9 in the final stanza.

Taylor Marshall led the Patriots (0-2). Pender will play at New Hanover on Wednesday before hosting Topsail on Friday.

Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, Thursday, December 1, 2016, Page 9A

On the Mat

By Bobby Norris and Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writers

The three county high schools got together in a trimatch format for the first time in recent memory last week at Topsail. The Pirates defeated Pender 52-24 and Trask 45-33. The Titans hammered Pender 74-6.

Topsail was led by Tyler Still (2-0), Joe Lamb(2-0), Nathan Bray (2-0) and Ethan Rivenbark (2-0).

The Titans had several wrestlers that went 2-0 on the night. They were Joseph Chung 2-0, Matthew Cather 2-0, Kyle Hancock 2-0,and Damien Sanchez 1-1.

Pender was led by heavyweight Gunner Gurganus (1-1) and Adrian ValesquezDomingo (1-1).

Topsail will be at New Hanover on Wednesday and at the Caleb Hawkins round robin on Saturday while Trask participated in a quad match at Clinton that included the Dark horses, Triton High school, and St Pauls High school. They were at the twenty-fifth annual PierceDavis Memorial Tournament on Saturday.

Pender’s next match is a tri-match scheduled for Dec. 6 at Trask with the Titans and Lejuene.

The Patriots only dressed five wrestlers at the tri match at Topsail and are awaiting several football players to come out while Topsail is waiting for freshman Noah Lavalle to begin. The Pirates are getting some positive input from their lighter weights.

Tyler Still is 5-2 while Nathan Bray is 6-1. Ethan Rivenbark is 6-2 at 126 pounds.

Joseph Chung leads the Titans with a 5-1 record while Matthew Cather and Kyle Hancock are both 2-0. Gerardo Santiago Garcia is 4-0 at 220 pounds.

Topsail The Topsail wrestlers have been busy, starting the season by splitting a pair of matches

Topsail

Continued from page 8A The first period ended with the Lady Pirates (2-1) up 15-4.

The offense slowed down a bit, getting just eight points in the second quarter on a three-point shot by Julia Sullivan, one by Caveness, and a two-pointer from Carmen Pyrtle.

But the Topsail defense, which allowed just four, six, and six points period over the first three quarters, kept up the pressure. Dixon (1-2) turned the ball over 25 times – 19 of those miscues coming over the course of the first 32 minutes.

An 8-6 second period combined with a 10-6 advantage in the third quarter left the Lady Pirates up 33-17 heading into the final eight minutes of the game. That’s when Bryant

Chung looks to improve with Trask matmen

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer Senior Joseph Chung came onto the high school wrestling scene a year ago and became a regional and state qualifier.

He gave the Titans and Coach Chris Johnson 110 percent every time he took the mat. By the end of the season he was one of the better wrestlers in the Four County Conference.

In fact he was the conference champion in his weight class.

This year Joseph will look to take the next step. Although he has wrestled at 195 pounds early on he will settle into the 182-pound weight class where he will have a distinct advantage after wrestling up.

Mr. Chung will have a bullseye on his back as a regional and state qualifier from a year ago.

However, as he improves throughout the year he may very well make a run at the regional title and a trip to the state 1A meet again.

at Richlands (Nov. 17), going to the Dixon Bulldog Invitational on Saturday (Nov. 19), and playing host to county rivals on Tuesday (Nov. 22).

The Pirates and the Titans had an easy time against Pender, which only had five wrestlers ready to take the mat – forfeiting nine matches in each contest. Trask defeated the Patriots 74-6, and Topsail beat Pender 52-24.

Pirate Tyler Still (113) defeated Pender’s Andrew Ocampo 11-3 in his bout while Patriots Tyler Sawyer (5;50 pin at 132) and Adrian Velasquez (1:48 pin at 170) won by fall for Pender.

That set up the night’s key matchup between Trask and Topsail with the Pirates prevailing 45-33. Topsail led 3927 with two bouts to go before Justin Ragland’s 0:38 win by fall at 160 pounds providing the match-clinching points.

Carlos Ruiz (1:05 at 152), Johnathon Cather (0:29 at 170), and Kyle Hancock (0:23 at 285) recorded pins, and Joseph Chung had a 7-2 win by decision at 195 for the Titans.

Joe Lamb (5:31 at 182), Nathan Bray (1:30 at 106), Ethan Rivenbark (4:13 at 120), Dylan Barras (0:36 at 126), Zack Still (0:51 at 132), Nathan Martinez (0:49 at 145), and Ragland won by fall, and Still (7-1 at 113) won by decision for Topsail.

‘We’re very young, we’re primarily sophomores and freshman, I think we have two juniors and no seniors in the lineup,” Topsail Coach Morgan Fore said. “The guys are doing a good job. I preach effort and intensity and in that first match (Richlands) we didn’t have very much of either. Hopefully we’ll keep working on that. I’m happy where we are technically and

we can keep getting better.

The lighter weights are kind of a jump start for us, when they hit the mat it kind of brings us up. Where we’re going to be tough is the little guys, Noah (LaValle) when he gets out, Nathan Martinez at 145, and Tyler Dempsey at 195. Those will be the ones to win the big matches for us. I certainly think our effort and intensity can improve but so far, I’m happy with where we’re at, and I think we have a lot of potential moving forward.”

The Pirates finished seventh (89.0) at the Dixon Bulldog Invitational, won by Cary (225.0). Host Dixon (206.5) was second while Topsail’s Mid-Eastern 3A/4A Conference foes South Brunswick (6th;97.0), Ashley (11th; 50.0), New Hanover (12th; 35.0), and Hoggard (14th; 28.0) all competed.

Topsail’s Bray was second at 106, falling by pin (0:56) to Cary’s Kobe Early in the final.

Bray finished the tournament with a 2-1 record, among his wins a 9-second fall over East Duplin’s Sean Hirt.

Rivenbark was second at 120 after getting pinned in 1:31 by Richland’s Tamaryon Lawrence in the finals. Still was fourth at 132.

Two days prior to that the Pirates fell 57-21 to host Richlands before defeating South Lenoir 42-39.

Bray (106), Still (113), Martinez (145), and Dempsey (220) had the wins against the Wildcats.

Bray’s 2:36 win by fall at 106 provided the winning points in the final bout against South Lenoir. Still (113), Rivenbark (120), David Herring (152), Caleb Marshburn (170), Lamb (182), and Dempsey (220)were all victorious for Topsail.

The Pirates are back on the mat on Saturday (Dec. 3) at the Caleb Hawkins Tournament at West Brunswick. Topsail is at Ashley on Wednesday (Dec. 7).

took over to make sure there would be no Dixon comeback.

Bryant had 11 of her 19 points in the final stanza, hitting a deuce and a trey from the field and adding a 6-for-8 effort from the charity stripe.

“We just worked harder as a team and we adjusted a few things from last Friday, watched film on that game, and we were more prepared this time,” said Bryant, the team’s only senior. “Being the only senior I felt as little pressure at first but I shook it off and got ready to play basketball.

“One of the biggest differences between this team and last year is we have is depth.

That helps out a lot, it gives everyone a breather and we need that.”

Mens’ basketball For the span of the opening period it appeared Ellington’s fears would be realized

by Pirates’ boys Coach Jamie

Rochelle. The Bulldogs (0-3) came out hot and determined not to be embarrassed again, trailing just 14-13 after one period.

But the Topsail boys (2-0) began to right the ship as they opened the second quarter with an 11-0 run to take a 25-13 lead with 2:57 left before the intermission. Brandon Lofton (12 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals) came off the bench to score 10 of Topsail’s 19 points in the period, Johnny Tartagliione (9 points), had seven at halftime, and Owen Ellis (12 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocked shots) helped with six to stake the Pirates to a 3314 halftime lead.

“First quarter was the beginning of what they call a “trap game,” Rochelle said.

“We knew we best them pretty easily the first time and I warned the guys about coming into their home gym. You can’t sleep them, they have

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer As a youngster Pirate wrestler Tyler Still was a high energy young man. He always went all out no matter what sport he participated in. As a freshman on the Topsail Pirate wrestling team, he has brought that high energy style to the mat. It seems to be working for him as he is off to a great start.

The Pirates were involved in a tri-match with fellow Pender County high schools Trask and Pender. Tyler went undefeated on the night pinning both the Patriot and Titan 113-pound wrestlers.

Tyler has a unique style of wrestling. He has used the excellent coaching of Pirate coach Morgan Fore along with his high energy approach to become a quality grappler as a freshman.

With four years of wrestling ahead of him Tyler Still should become a regional and state contender for the Pirates.

Tyler Dempsey (left) and Joseph Chung face off.

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Topsail sports roundup

By Lee Wagner Post & Voice Sports Writer Things are beginning to heat up in the 2016-2017 winter sports’ season with the Topsail High School swim team, gymnastics performers, and yes, even the cheerleaders getting in some action over the last couple of weeks.

Swimming The girls’ and boys’ teams both finished second on Wednesday (Nov. 17) at a MidEastern 3A/4A Conference meet at the UNC-Wilmington Natatorium.

The boys finished with 71 points, far behind victorious Hoggard (135). New Hanover (56) was third and Laney (21) was fourth.

The girls rang up 75 points, just 23 behind the victorious Lady Vikings (98). New Hanover was third (69) and Laney was fourth (48).

Top finishing group for the boys was the 200 freestyle relay of Gavin Finley, Kennard MacVaugh, Ryan Galagher, and Kevin Zhang, who finished 2nd (1:43.91). Drew Marshall captured the 200-yard individual medley (2:19.73) and the 100yard backstroke (1:04.69) to lead the Lady Pirates. The 200-yard medley relay team of Madison Hoover, Danielle Swiss, Marshall, and Mary Wells were 2nd (2:04.87), Swiss was 2nd (6:12.96) in the 500-freestyle, Hoover was second (1:06.30) in the 100 backstroke, and the quartet of Delaney Popella, Swiss, Hoover, and Marshall were second (4:07.23) in the 400freestyle relay.

The next meet is Dec. 16 at Burlington Community College.

Cheerleading The Pirate varsity and

junior-varsity cheerleading squads recently participated in the NCHSAA state competitions in Raleigh. The varsity girls finished fourth in the Division II Small School, Non-tumbling Division, and the junior-varsity girls finished first in the Division II Developmental Non-tumbling Division.

Gymnastics The team competed in its first meet in Raleigh on Saturday (Nov. 19) with Caitlyn Poplaski placing sixth in floor exercise and seventh in vault out of 25 gymnasts in the Gold Division. Grace Hunter competed in the Platinum Division and came in 22nd overall out of 72 gymnasts in her division.

The girls will compete again on Friday (Jan. 16) in Raleigh.

Post & Voice Top Performers

By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The winter sports schedule was slowed by the Thanksgiving weekend. However, there was some high school basketball and wrestling action.

The Trask wrestling team defeated Pender before falling to Topsail. Kyle Hancock, Joseph Chung and Matthew Cather each went 2-0 for the tri-match.

The Topsail wrestling team beat both Trask and Pender behind the performance of Ethan Rivenbark, Tyler still, Joe Lamb and Nathan Bray.

The Topsail womens’ basketball team defeated Dixon

for the second time in a week.

Dominique Bryant had 19 points while Laruen Caveness chipped in 14 in the win.

The Topsail men also routed the Bulldogs behind the play of Brandon Lofton (12 points, 8 rebounds, two steals) and, Johnny Tartagliione (9 points). Owen Ellis had 12 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks.

The Topsail men and women’s swim team finished second in the Mid-eastern Conference meet. The men’s 200 freestyle relay team finished second. That team consists of Gavin Finley, Kennard MacVaugh, Ryan Galagher and Kevin Zhang.

Drew Marshall won the 200yard individual medley along with the 100-yard backstroke to lead the Lady Pirates.

The Pender Patriot women’s basketball team lost two non-conference tilts last week. Ratavia Merritt led the Patriots with 12 points in the loss to Cape Fear Academy.

The Pender men finished 2-0 last week with wins over Cape Fear Academy and Laney. Cameron Kea had 16 points againat CFA and 11 against Laney. This week’s top performer is Pender senior Rodney “Tigga” Hansley. The senior bombardier averaged 24 points a game last week in the Patriots wins.

kids who are athletes and kids that are quick.

“They hit some shots in the first quarter they didn’t hit the other night, but in the second quarter we stepped up defensively and held them to one point and our offense started coming around.”

Owen is one we know we have to rely on to step it up. I’ve

been on him all summer, and I’ve been on him all fall telling him how important he is to our success and how much we need him. And Brandon played a huge roll in that second quarter, he was a big spark off the bench.”

Dixon scored one point on a free throw by A. J. Moore with 2:46 remaining in the

quarter to go along with eight turnovers (28 for the game).

The lead mushroomed to 51-6 after three quarters with Owen (4), senior Alec Baker (6), and senior Kodiak NestorDowling (4) leading the way.

The starters rested in the fourth quarter with Daeden

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By Bobby Norris Post & Voice Sports Writer The Pender men’s basketball team has had success in the past. Over the years there have been many outstanding players.

This year the Patriot hoopsters have several good players. However, the team’s chances lie squarely on the shoulders of senior point guard Jarious Williams.

Williams has been a fixture on the Patriot men’s basketball team for the past three years. This year he will lead a talented group of players into what will be the teams last year in the Four County Conference.

Jarious was named to the all-conference and all-county last year. This year he will try and take the Patriots to the conference championship as well as into the state 1A playoffs. With his ability to play with the basketball in his hands as well as on the defensive end of the court, that should not be a problem.

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Town of Burgaw Government News December 01, 2016

TOWN OF BURGAW UTILITY CUSTOMERS YOU CAN NOW MONITOR YOUR WATER USAGE ONLINE As a part of the recent meter conversion project, the Town now has the capability to monitor water usage for all of our customers, as well as giving access to our customers to monitor their own usage on a daily basis. EyeOnWater is a customer portal website that allows our customers to create a login ID so they can see their water usage on their meter and account with the Town of Burgaw. To monitor your daily water usage, please visit www.eyeonwater.com. To create your login all you need is your zip code and account ID. If you have any questions regarding EyeOnWater or any concerns or questions regarding your water usage, please contact us at 910-663-3445.

NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF BURGAW REGARDING CURBSIDE VEGETATIVE DEBRIS COLLECTION

By Bill Howard Post & Voice Columnist The world is on fire. This is not referring to the election results, nor is it referring to the resulting protests of the election results. The world is actually on fire.

Several years ago I spent a week in the Linville Gorge. Yes, as mentioned in this column before, it is one of my favorite places to go. I backpacked into the gorge and around the rim on various trails in order to take in its beauty and serenity.

It may have been one of the most relaxing weeks I have ever had.

The very next week, the gorge was in the news. No, it wasn’t in the news because of my column in which I shared some of the moments while there. It was in the news because it was on fire.

I was able to share a landscape photo I had taken of Hawksbill and Table Rock mountains from a few days before showing magnificently painted leaves adorning the gorge and steep slopes down to the valley where the river flowed and compare it to a photo taken that evening in which it looked like an image that should be inserted into Dante’s Inferno.

All in all, the fire that erupted in the gorge encompassed 2,579 acres before being con-

Please be advised of these requirements prior to placing vegetative debris at the street for pickup.

1) The Town does not pick up vegetative debris generated by contractors for non-residential and multi-family development customers.

2) Do not mix vegetative debris with other materials.

3) Do not place vegetative debris in the street. All debris must be a minimum of two feet from the edge of pavement.

4) Do not place vegetative debris in front of a fire hydrant.

5) Do not place vegetative debris within twenty feet of an intersection or in a manner that will impair the ability of the traveling public to see oncoming traffic.

6) Residents should place all debris on their property. Please do not place vegetative debris on town parks, the railroad right of way, or undeveloped/unoccupied property.

Failure to adhere to these rules may result in the debris not being collected and/or fines assessed by the Town of Burgaw.

tained on Nov. 13, 2013. Now, that part of the world is on fire once again.

By comparison, here are some of the numbers from a week prior to this column with a few of the fires burning: Party Rock, 7,171 acres and 45 percent contained; Maple Springs, 7,788 acres and 69 percent contained; Boteler, 9,039 acres and 77 percent contained; and Tellico, 13,874 acres and 91 percent contained. Can you understand why the smoke is reaching from the mountains all the way to coast of North Carolina?

It seems every day you hear of another fire that has erupted there. Lake Lure, Blowing Rock, basically anywhere in the Pisgah National Forest is in danger.

Cathy Anderson is a professional photographer based near Morganton and has taken

some fantastic landscapes of the gorge, Pisgah, and Great Smokey National Forests over the years. With the fires burning, she has gained fame in photojournalism.

Her images of fires taking away acers of pristine mountain forests have spread to various news outlets and been featured on CBS Evening News, several morning news shows, and of course, multiple local news outlets. A time-lapse of the fire burning at Party Rock captures the destruction in a hauntingly beautiful awe sensing experience.

But not only has she informed the nation of what is happening in our own backyard with her mesmerizing images, she also has collected needed items for the firefighters challenging the blazes. Her love of the land there extends past her imagery.

Lots of wildlife have lost CALENDAR their homes, if not their lives December 10 Christmas Parade 6:30PM December 13 Board of Commissioners meeting 4:00PM from the blazes. People have December 23, 26, 27 Town offices closed in observance of Christmas been evacuated and their homes destroyed as well. But TOWN OF BURGAW from the ashes new life will Phone 910.259.2151 Fax 910.259.6644 grow. Much like the mythical Email: townofburgaw@townofburgaw.com Web: www.townofburgaw.com Phoenix, the mountains will come back stronger. We just need to pray for the safety of all those trying to limit the damTown of Surf City age and contain the current Government NewsCity Town of Surf fires so the healing can begin.

December 1, 2016 Government News –Bill Howard is a lifelong 23,City 2015 North Carolina resident and TownJuly of Surf hunter. He is a lifetime memGovernment News ber of the North Carolina MEETING TIMES14, 2016 January Bowhunters Association, an Surf City Town Council 1st Tuesday of the month associate member of Pope Planning Board 2nd Thursday of the month MEETING TIMES and Young, and an official ________________________________________________________ 1st Tuesday of the month measurer of both. He is a certi- Surf City Town Council MEETING TIMES 2nd Thursday of the month fied hunter education (IHEA) Planning Board NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING instructor and bowhunter City Town Council 1st Tuesday of every month _______________________________________________________ education (IBEP) instructor. Surf nd Thursday The public will take notice that the2Town Councilofofevery the Town month Board Please share your stories with Planning of Surf City, North Carolina, has called a public hearing at 7:00 Bill at BillHowardOutdoors@ NOTICE pm, or as soon thereafterPUBLIC as possible, on the 6th of December gmail.com.

2016, at Surf City Town Hall on:

Two new State Troopers hit the Pender County highways From Staff Reports Two of the newest troopers patrolling North Carolina’s highways have their first duty assignments in Pender County.

Benjamin Chappell and Kyle Matthews were among the 47 cadets who graduated in the N.C. Highway Patrol’s 140th Basic Patrol School After 15 weeks of extensive academic and physical training, the cadets graduated at a ceremony held at the Colonial Baptist Church in Cary on Nov. 18.

Major Glenn McNeill, director of training, addressed

Benjamin Chappell

Kyle Matthews

the cadets charging them with endorsing and living the core values of the State Highway Patrol -- integrity, professionalism and loyalty.

“To be a professional in any career you must be principled, honorable, courageous and truthful,” McNeil said.

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PENDER COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

12/1/2016

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 Pender Memorial Hospital Board Tourism Development Authority Trillium Health Board District 1 = Upper Topsail; Surf City District 2 = Scotts Hill; Lower Topsail District 3 = Rocky Point; Long Creek

# of Vacancies 2 1 1 7 1 1 1 1

Positions/Categories Dentist***, Engineer*** Veterinarian District 5 Business/Insurance/Attorney/Banking District 3 District 5 Collector Commissioner Representative

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

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

Secretary Frank L. Perry said the new troopers have a calling: to do no harm, render aid and prevent crime. He urged the cadets to be careful, strong and embrace compassion. “God loves everyone,” Perry said. “There are no exceptions.”

First Sgt. Shannon Whaley said the Patrol school is tough in order to build better troopers. He said the troopers on the road will “see life at the best, and death at the worst.”

Chappell is a native of Watauga County, and Matthews is from New Hanover.

NOTICE OF MEETING The public will take notice that the Town Council of theCOUNIL To Re-Zoning wn of Surf City will on the 4th RETREAT day of August, 2015, in the Town Hall Council • Town Pender County 4235-28-0035-0000.

Hwy The of Surf CityPin# Council meet to hold a will Chambers, pursuant to will G.S. 160A-199, Request Allen the Sullivan. .193 +/Acres.

RCouncil210 Retreat to by discuss proposed utility budget c onsider a resolution to close a particular nd 15 to C-3. for fiscal year 2016-2017 on Friday, January 22 portion of Greensboro Ave., located behind • atPender County Pin# 4235-46-9909-0000.

Hwy 2016 9:00am.

At the Surf City Town Hall, located at 124 North Shore Drive.

Requested byAll Coterra Development.

214 N. 50/210.

New River Drive. interested citizens are +/- Acres.

PUD to MFC. invited 44.87 to attend the meeting.

All property o wners are hereby • abutting Pender County Pin# 4235-66-0693-0000.

Hwy 50/210.

Requested at by this Allenmeeting Sullivan. 20.25 +/notified to appear to present Acres.

PUD to MFC. any objections that they may have with

respect to the closing of the street.

TOWN OF SURF CITY 214 N. NEW RIVER DRIVE Stephanie Edwards Hobbs PO BOX 2475, SURF CITY, NC 28445 To wn Clerk Phone 910-328-4131 Fax 910-328-4132/1746 www.townofsurfcity.com

__________________________________________________ 214 N. NEW RIVER DRIVE PO BOX 2475, SURF CITY, NC 28445 Phone 910-328-4131 Fax 910-328-4132/1746 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AS FOLLOWS: DATE OF HEARINGS: December 5, 2016 TIME OF HEARINGS: 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARINGS: THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTED WILL BE HELD IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 145, 805 SOUTH WALKER STREET, BURGAW, N.C. 28425 TOPICS OF HEARING:

Special Use Permit Diane Crane, applicant, on behalf of Donald E. Crane Trustee et al, owner, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for the operation of a Bed and Breakfast Inn (NAICS 721191). The subject property is zoned RP, Residential Performance zoning district and according to the Pender County Unified Development Ordinance §5.2.3 Table of Permitted Uses; NAICS 721191 (Bed and Breakfast Inns), a Bed and Breakfast Inn is permitted via Special Use Permit in the RP, Residential Performance zoning district. The subject property is located at 9457 US HWY 117, along the west side of US HWY 117 approximately 400 feet north of Welsh Landing Drive (private) in the Union Township, NC. There is one (1) tract associated with this request totaling ±3.05 acres. The subject property may be further identified by Pender County PIN: 3314-70-6806-0000.

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

PENDER COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE THE PENDER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS is currently seeking interested candidates to be considered for participation on the Pender County Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee. Volunteers needed from all areas of Pender County! Pender County faces a challenging future, but one full of promise for a better community and higher quality of life. A Steering Committee is being formed to help guide the update to the Comprehensive Plan and your help is being requested. Representation from each District of Pender County is desired on this Committee. If interested, please contact the Planning and Community Development office at (910) 259-1202 for more details and instructions on how to fill out an application. We look forward to your response!

www.pendercountync.gov

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Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Louise Karako, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Louise Karako, to present them to the undersigned on or before February 9, 2017 at 715 Redgate Ave. Norfolk, VA 23507 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of November 10, 2016.

Jeffrey Karako 715 Redgate Ave. Norfolk, VA 23507 #7532 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1/2016

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION COUNTY OF PENDER STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT 16 SP 206 Wanda Faye Adams, et al. vs.

Leroy Dixon, Jr., et al.

TO: Leroy Dixon, Jr.; Willie James Hall, Jr.; Karen R. Manassa; Shirley Powell; Antrone Wall and Any Unknown Successors In Interest to James Johnson, Lillian Powell, The Spouse of Daisy Dixon and John Dixon Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled special proceeding. The nature of the relief being sought is a partition by sale of the real property located in Topsail Township, Pender County, North Carolina and described in the deed recorded in Deed Book 193, at page 550, of the Registry of Pender County, North Carolina.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than December 28, 2016. Upon your failure to do so, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

Robert H. Corbett, Attorney for Plaintiffs P. O. Drawer 727 Burgaw, NC 28425-0727 #7537 11/17, 11/24, 12/1/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ANGELO DePAOLA 16 E 455 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Angelo DePaola, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I Nunalee, Resident Process Agent of the decedent’s estate, on or before February 18, 2017 at Post Office Box 598, Hampstead NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Resident Process Agent.

Estate of Angelo DePaola c/o Mark I Nunalee, Resident Process Agent BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #7536 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF OVIA LANE CARSCADDON HOWARD 16 E 461 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Ovia Lane Carscaddon Howard, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Stacey Lynn Haines, Executrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before February 18, 2017 at 601 Hughes Road, Hampstead NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executrix.

Stacey Lynn Haines, Executrix Estate of Ovia Lane Carscaddon Howard c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #7541 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2016 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 Ruth H. McPherson, deceased, of Pender County. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent, Ruth H. McPherson, to present them to the undersigned on or before February 27, 2017 at 1427 NC Hwy 131 S. Tarheel, NC 28392 or be barred from recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make immediate payment. This the day of November 24, 2016.

Margie J. Izzo 1427 NC Hwy 131 S. Tarheel, NC 28392 #7554 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-183 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

ROBERT CHARLES BANNERMAN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILLIAM MARSHBURN 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 being all that property described in Deed Book 76 at Page 59, Parcel ID Number 3258-78-82260000 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 11, 2017.

This date: November 24, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7545 11/24,12/1, 12/8/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-183 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

ROBERT CHARLES BANNERMAN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CHARLES D. BANNERMAN 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 being all that property described in Deed Book 76 at Page 59, Parcel ID Number 3258-78-82260000 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 11, 2017.

This date: November 24, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7547 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-183 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

ROBERT CHARLES BANNERMAN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EDDIE BANNERMAN 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 being all that property described in Deed Book 76 at Page 59, Parcel ID Number 3258-78-82260000 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 11, 2017.

This date: November 24, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7543 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-183 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

ROBERT CHARLES BANNERMAN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE AND/OR SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BOOKER BANNERMAN 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 being all that property described in Deed Book 76 at Page 59, Parcel ID Number 3258-78-82260000 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 11, 2017.

This date: November 24, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7549 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF KRISTEN CARNELL SIMPSON 16 E 439 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Kristen Carnell Simpson, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I. Nunalee, Administrator of the decedent’s estate, on or before March 2, 2017 at Post Office Box 598, Hampstead, NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Administrator.

Mark I. Nunalee, Administrator of the Estate of Kristen Carnell Simpson BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 #7555 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS EXECUTRIX NOTICE TO CREDITORS Pender County Estate File No.: 16E435 All persons, firms or corporations having claims against Joseph Henry Jr., deceased, late of Pender County, North Carolina, are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before March 1, 2017 or this notice will be plead in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 30th day of November 2016.

Renee Williamson Bloodworth Executrix of the Estate of Joseph Henry Jr. Attorney at Law PO BOX 129 Atkinson, NC 28421 #7556 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-338 PENDER COUNTY and TOWN OF SURF CITY Plaintiff(s), v.

DAVID J. DUBOIS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE AND/OR SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO DAVID J. DUBOIS Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action.

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lots 19 and 20 Del Mar Beach Subdivision, Parcel ID Number 4245-54-4426-0000 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 11, 2017.

This date: November 24, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7551 11/24,12/1, 12/8/2016 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA 201-A West FremontCOURT Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 SUPERIOR DIVISION 910.259.9111 • posteditor@post-voice.com • www.post-voice.com PENDER COUNTY 16SP115 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JOHN EARL ARCHIE, JR. AND JINILLE M. ARCHIE DATED DECEMBER 4, 2013 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4354 AT PAGE 68 IN THE PENDER COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA The Media of Record for the People of Pender County.

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NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on December 6, 2016 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Pender County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 115 as shown on that certain map entitled “Map of Survey of Sloop Point South” as recorded in Map Book 23 at Page 26 of the Pender County Registry, reference to a more particular description.

Subject to any covenants, restrictions and easements of record.

And Being more commonly known as: 112 Friendly Ln, Hampstead, NC 28443 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are John Earle Archie, Jr. and Jinille M. Archie.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is November 15, 2016.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 16-080916 #7553 11/24, 12/1/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER N THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-183 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

ROBERT CHARLES BANNERMAN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MINNIE BANNERMAN 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 being all that property described in Deed Book 76 at Page 59, Parcel ID Number 3258-78-82260000 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 11, 2017.

This date: November 24, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7544 11/24, 12/1, 128/2016

16 SP 40 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 Ashley John Harwood and Sarah M. Harwood to Allan B. Polunsky, Trustee(s), which was dated November 12, 2010 and recorded on November 12, 2010 in Book 3849 at Page 0192 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on August 12, 2014 in Book 4455, Page 0060, 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 December 6, 2016 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Pender County, North Carolina, to wit: Beginning at a stake on the north of a road (now Cricket Drive), said road being in front or north of his house and runs thence South 23 1/2 degrees West 7.78 chains to a stake, Ed Sharpless’ northwest corner (Deed Book 185, Page 427, Pander County Registry), thence with said Sharpless line South 66 1/2 degrees East 4.50 chains to a stake in the said Sharpless northeast corner, thence North 23 1/2 degrees East 12.55 chains to a stake in south edge or Wheel rut at above mentioned road, thence a straight line about 5.47 chains to the beginning, containing 4 1/2 acres, more or less. Also including all personal property. The above described tract being the game tract conveyed to Earl Frank Armstrong by deed recorded on April 9, 2002, in Book 1866, Page 330, and by deed recorded on June 8, 2000, in Book 1591, Page 54 (Tract 2) of the Pender County Registry. The above described tract also being all of that tract conveyed

by Ruth Elizabeth Armstrong Futch and husband, J.Q. Futch, to Thomas McIntyre, Jr., and Thomas McIntyre, Sr., by deed recorded on June 21, 1945, in Book 193, Page 486, of the Pender County Registry, and also being all of that tract conveyed by Thomas McIntyre, Sr., and wife, Julia McIntyre, to Thomas McIntyre, Jr., by deed recorded on August 3, 1949, in Book 282, Page 50 of the Pender County Registry. The game also being all of that property conveyed by Nick Nixon and wife, Mary Nixon, to Ruth Elizabeth Armstrong, by deed recorded on June 7, 1926, in Book 163, Page 271, of the Pander County Registry, and being the same tract conveyed by Albert Armstrong to Nick Nixon by deed recorded on August 18, 1925, in Book 163, Page 141, of the Pender County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 236 Cricket Drive, Rocky Point, NC 28457.

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 Ashley John Harwood and wife Sarah M. Harwood.

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 § 4521.16A(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.: 16-02891-FC01 #7552 11/24, 12/1/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-183 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

ROBERT CHARLES BANNERMAN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ANGALINE BANNERMAN 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 being all that property described in Deed Book 76 at Page 59, Parcel ID Number 3258-78-82260000 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 11, 2017.

This date: November 24, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7546 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-183 PENDER COUNTY Plaintiff(s), v.

ROBERT CHARLES BANNERMAN, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: BOOKER BANNERMAN 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 being all that property described in Deed Book 76 at Page 59, Parcel ID Number 3258-78-82260000 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 11, 2017.

This date: November 24, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7548 11/24, 12/1,12/8/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PENDER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COURT FILE #: 16-CVS-338 PENDER COUNTY and TOWN OF SURF CITY Plaintiff(s), v.

DAVID J. DUBOIS, owner et. al.

Defendant(s).

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

The nature of the relief sought is as follows: foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes on your interest in the property sometimes briefly described as Lots 19 and 20 Del Mar Beach Subdivision, Parcel ID Number 4245-54-4426-0000 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 11, 2017.

This date: November 24, 2016.

PENDER COUNTY, By and through its Attorney Richard T. Rodgers, Jr., State Bar #: 28777 ProTax, A Division of Sherman & Rodgers, PLLC PO Box 250; Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2615 (tel); chip@shermanandrodgers.com #7550 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2016

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Pender Housing Initiative accepts donations for flood victims Legal Notices Legal Notices

Pender Housing Initiatives, a local housing-focused nonprofit, is accepting donations to assist Pender County residents with emergency housing needs.

“The Pender Housing Ini-

tiatives donations will particularly help those displaced due to the recent hurricane and flooding,” said Judith Herring, director of Pender County Housing.

Donations may be made

at First Citizens Bank. Donations can also be dropped off the Pender County Housing Authority at 805 South Walker Street or mailed to PO Box 1149, Burgaw, NC 28425. Checks should be made

payable to Pender Housing Initiatives.

Pender Housing Initiative’s goal is to help local donors reach local families in need of emergency housing-related assistance.

Futsal soccer clinics return to Surf City Community Center ents in this country.

Surf City Parks and Recreation has run both youth and adult futsal leagues for the past four years, pioneering this variety of indoor soccer in the area. Practices begin

in December for the Winter 2017 league with games starting in January.

For more information, call 910-328-4887 or e-mail athletics@townofsurfcity.com.

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I feel like we can get better and better, build on this. As for coach pushing me I think it’s just natural being a senior and all. We know it’s to get tougher next week but I think we’ll be ready for the challenge.”

This week brings a pair of road games. The Pirates were at North Brunswick Tuesday and hit the road for against county rival Pender Friday.

High caliber indoor soccer instruction is returning to Surf City with a series of special holiday futsal clinics presented by TetraBrazil Soccer Academy on December 28 and 29 at Surf City Community Center.

Morning clinics will take place from 9 a.m. until noon for participants from ages six through 13 while evening sessions for players from 12 to 17 are 5:30-8:30 p.m. both nights. The cost is $60 for one three-hour session or a total of $85 for two.

All participants will receive a TetraBrazil clinic shirt and receive hours of valuable training from pro-

fessional coaches in a structured environment.

TetraBrazil, a division of Challenger Sports, has already run successful futsal clinics and camps for Surf City Parks and Recreation and are leaders in teaching indoor soccer techniques to youth players of all ages.

Register for the upcoming futsal clinics at www.surfcityparksandrec.com.

Futsal is a five-a-side indoor soccer g ame played with a special ball on marked court (usually a gymnasium) without using any walls coming into play. It is very popular worldwide and gaining an increasing number of adher-

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Macy’s bag, so why don’t we hit up a bodega for a bagel with schmear.” In the southern vernacular, this sentence translates to, “Hey, ya’all, I’m worn slap out so why don’t we mosey down to that cute little diner for some sweet tea and molasses biscuits.”

Cindy’s probably rigged a tether of some sort so that I’ll be unable to venture away and she’s forcing me to wear a

whistle around my neck-just in case. Our itinerary is planned and hopefully includes peoplewatching in a back alley or exploring the underground subway system. Whatever the plan, I know that this trip is a tiny step toward living more in the now and pushing the “what ifs” to the cobwebbed part of my brain that houses formulas for quadratic equations and the steps for knitting

a poncho.

Maybe life is not something that should be feared. If fear defined my grandfather’s existence, he would have never built and flown his own airplane or donned an asbestos suit to fight fires aboard Camp Davis during World War II. So, I think I’ll start living a little more. I’m sure my grandfather would be proud.

and they have great opportunities for Internships over the summers.

“As far as softball goes, I am going as a pitcher who probably will not hit unless I show exceptional promise. I’m not crazy about not hitting but I guess it will allow me to concentrating on getting better as a pitcher, said Elder. “And I love the academic programs that have been available at Topsail. “I’m taking courses at Cape Fear CC that will transfer to Furman, and that will allow me to take more advanced courses at Furman and get my degree faster.”

Grizzle is headed to Division II Barton University.

“To play sports I didn’t look

at anyone else,” said Grizzle, who’s 4.0 GPA and score of 1,190 on the SAT will propel her into a Business degree with a concentration in Accounting. “If I wasn’t going to play sports I would have gone to UNC. I did look at Catawba but it was too far from home.

“Barton hired a new coach (Junior Bailey) in July and he saw me play, mostly with my travel ball team. Several girls from that team are going there, and he came to see them play and liked some of the things I did on the field.”

Grizzle will most likely find herself in the outfield, but said pitching some is not out of the question.

“Coach Bailey told me he is

looking at me as an outfielder but I should continue to pitch this year because you never know when you might be needed,” Grizzle said. Basically, though, want to hit.”

Grizzle said she and her teammates at Topsail still have some unfinished business to take care of this year.

“I am definitely looking forward to this year,” Grizzle said. “We have to give it everything we have. If we stay humble and focused we’ ll be okay. We made it to the regional finals the last two years and this year we want to take it a step further. It would be great to go out with a state championship.”

Continued from page 7A lost in the city as she wraps me in her culture and quirkiness.

I’ve researched New York lingo so that I’ll blend in seamlessly. I can’t wait to use the sentence, “Hey, Boss, I’m tired from schlepping this

Signing Continued from page 8A nings. She will be attending Fur man University where the coaches said she will pitch and probably won’t get to hit much.

“I looked at a couple of schools up north but I wanted to stay within North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia,” said Elder, who is carrying a 4.7 GPA and who will major in Pre-med with the eventuality of becoming a Sports and Exercise Physician. “I mostly chose Furman because of the academics, every program they have the students do well,

Continued from page 9A Velthoiven coming off the bench to score six of his eight points, and Eddie Stadsvold hitting a big trey. Ellis and Lofton each had 12 points to lead the scorers.

“I felt we did pretty good out there,” Ellis said. “But

NORTH CAROLINA PENDER COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JOE LEWIS, unmarried and ROSALIND LEWIS, unmarried, Recorded in Book 3948, Page 0084, Pender County Registry IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 16-SP-130 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED: The Deed of Trust being foreclosed is that Deed of Trust executed

by JOE LEWIS, unmarried and ROSALIND LEWIS, unmarried to Jay B. Green, Trustee, dated July 20, 2011 and recorded in Book 3948, Page 0084 in the Pender County Registry of North Carolina.

RECORD OWNERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY: The record owners of the subject real property as reflected on the records of the Pender County Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to the posting of this Notice are Joe Lewis and Rosalind Lewis.

DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: The sale will be held on December 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the door of the Pender County Courthouse, Burgaw, North Carolina.

PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: The following real property to be sold “sight unseen” together with any improvements is located in Pender County, North Carolina and is believed to have the address of 280 Newtown Loop Road, Atkinson, NC 28421 and is otherwise more particularly described as follows: See “Exhibit A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Because the legal description is too voluminous or is otherwise an exhibit hereto that will not be published in the newspaper, reference is made to the subject legal description recorded as part of the subject Deed of Trust as described in the case caption of this proceeding and incorporated herein by said reference.

Included is a 2009 Clayton manufactured home bearing serial number OHC019650NC. TERMS OF SALE: Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. §45-21.10(b) and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee or Clerk of Superior Court immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit to be determined by the greater of 5% of the bid or $750.00. Unless the Substitute Trustee agrees otherwise, the successful bidder will be required to tender the “full purchase price” so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a Deed to the

TOWN OF TOPSAIL BEACH PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

property or attempts to tender such Deed, and should the successful bidder fail to pay the full amount, then the successful bidder shall remain liable as provided for in N.C.G.S. §45-21.30.

By submitting your bid, you agree that the “full purchase price” shall be defined as the amount of bid plus the Trustee’s commission as defined in the subject Deed of Trust plus the costs of the action, unless the Trustee agrees otherwise. For example, if the amount of bid is $20,000.00 and the trustee’s commission is defined in the subject Deed of Trust as 5% of the gross proceeds of the sale, then the “full purchase price” shall equal $21,000.00 plus the costs of the action. A tender of Deed shall be defined as a letter from the Trustee to the successful bidder offering to record the Deed upon receipt of full purchase price as described herein and listed in said letter. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason such as a bankruptcy filing, the sole remedy of the successful bidder is the return of the deposit. As to any manufactured home, the following shall apply: Any not considered real property is being foreclosed pursuant to N.C.G.S. §25-9-604, if necessary; there is no warranty that any is actually located on the subject tract; and there is no warranty given by the Substitute Trustee as to whether said home is real property or personal property.

The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, assessments, restrictions and easements of record, if any.

ADDITIONAL NOTICE: Take notice that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Take further notice that any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale dates contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. This notice further states that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This the 22nd day of August, 2016.

Deidre D. DeFlorentis, Substitute Trustee 908 E. Edenton Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Telephone: 919-829-0797 Facsimile: 919-829-0799 #7540 12/1, 12/8/2016

The Town of Topsail Beach Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings; on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 2:00 PM and Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Topsail Beach Town Hall to consider (1) a Town-initiated Zoning Map Amendment of all oceanfront property owners to include a new Oceanfront Protective Dune System Overlay District and (2) a text amendment to Division 6 (Zoning Districts and Regulations) of Article IV (Zoning) of Chapter 16 (Land Development) of the Town Code of Ordinances to establish requirements for the new overlay district. The proposed amendment will address building regulations required for the development of land, to the end of conserving the volume of sand within the protective dunes in the new overlay district. At its September regular meeting, the Planning Board voted to submit to the Board of Commissioners a draft text amendment prepared primarily by the Town Attorney and by the Town’s consulting engineer that provides for the new overlay district and regulations. The submitted text amendment includes text provisions suggested by the Planning Board, which also recommended that the Board of Commissioners take no action until FEMA approves the proposed revisions to the dune ordinance. More details, including a map of the proposed overlay zoning district, are available for public inspection during regular business hours at Town Hall. All interested parties are invited to attend. For more information contact Town Hall at 910-328-5841.

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Families in the Currie area are boy scouts had camped out in the me water?’ It was as simple as going from so far away to help,” said Gore.

Gore’s friend, Bill White, and a still struggling to recover from the Walkers’ front yard one night so that to Walmart. We purchased 200 feet impact of flooding that followed they could help the following day. of hose and ran it to his trailer. His group of guys from their church also The Walkers were grateful for well had already been redone and assisted David McBride. McBride is a Hurricane Matthew. Church groups, friends and neighbors continue their the help, but were even more con- Cloroxed. We got him running water, firefighter for the N.C. Forestry Service efforts to help residents get back cerned about their neighbors on and you know, sometimes it’s just who had been dispatched to the North into their homes and on their feet. both sides. This led Gore and his that simple. If you don’t have water Carolina mountains to fight fires.

However, according to some, there group to check on the next door and electricity, it doesn’t take you White and others went to McBride’s doesn’t seem to be enough support neighbor, who was staying in a long to really start missing it. Some- cabin on the river, working there to go around and meet all of the camper behind his house. The man times it can be a more difficult job, while he was away helping others.

“When you’ve gone through those needs. Donnie Gore and a group lived alone and was currently going but sometimes it‘s as simple as sharfrom his home church, Wrightsboro through chemo treatments for cancer. ing. Last week, another team came in things, you can kind of relate to what “We went over and talked with him and worked on the same man’s house, others are going through. We really Baptist, have recently been working to assist some of the families and asked if there was something and he was so thankful. He could felt like we needed to be out there in Currie and surrounding areas. we could do. He said, ‘Could you get not believe that the people had come helping them, and we still need to be. There are still “There are two families people that need in the Currie area that we assistance and helped. Also in Wrightsboro, there’s not enough a big old tree took out the help to go around. center of another family’s When you’re tryhouse. We just kind of ading to fix things opted them, to get it cleaned yourself and it’s up and try to get it all put a total wipeout, back together. We were just it takes a lot of a drop in the hat. There were time. It’s kind of a number of churches from overwhelming for out of town, and other people them, and it seems that were helping out that like a helpless way. We tore out sheetrock, situation when insulation and basically yo u k n ow t h at everything because they you can’t get it all were flooded out,” said Gore. done on your own.

Gore told numerous firstEven though we hand accounts of families were there to be a that had been devastated by blessing to them, the storm. One example was they were blessing the Walkers. Right after the us. As bad as their storm, the Walker family s i t u a t i o n w a s, had been working in Texas. they were still Since they couldn’t get back concerned about to their house, Moore’s Creek the people around Baptist took it upon themthem. There have selves to take out the soggy been a lot of good sheetrock out of the family’s things to come out inundated home. Gore’s team of this disaster came in next to remove ductpeople helping work from underneath the other people,” house. When Gore returned Helping families recover from the flood in the Currie community are said Gore. to check on the family, he Jimmy McCauley, Steve McGinnis, Kent Harrell, Mark Faulkenberry, Chris Tadeo, and Bill White. learned that a troop of 17

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Isn’t the fast I choose: To break the chains of wickedness, to untie the ropes of the yoke, to set the oppressed free, and to tear off every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your house, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to ignore your own flesh and blood? Then your light will appear like the dawn, and your recovery will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the Lord’s glory will be your rear guard. Isaiah 58:6-8 When we fast, we usually think of refraining from food or drink. When we read the

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book of Isaiah, it becomes clear that God favors a very different kind of fasting: a turning away from injustice and oppression. There are many verses that say that true saving faith will result in a transformed life; that faith is demonstrated by the works we do.

We should know that the works will not save anyone, but if we are truly saved we will produce a good work.

What saves us is the Holy Spirit’s regeneration of our hearts, and that renewal will invariably be seen in a life of faith featuring ongoing obedience to God. All of us feel tempted to choose a life of easy access to family, friends or people who seem very much like us and who won’t make too many

All types of bread are available from white to multigrain and sandwich buns.

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

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

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

Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon. Additionally, the 4C’s pantry will be open the last Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until noon.

The 4C’s Food Pantry is located in the Jones Plaza, 15200 U.S. Hwy. 17 N. in Hampstead.

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demands on us. By being so restrictive, we betray the basic mission that Christ established for us as His followers.

In Matthew 25:31-46, our Savior warned us that in the judgment to come, each of us will stand before Him. He will say to His faithful ones, when I was hungry, you fed me; when I was thirsty, you gave me something to drink.�

His followers will reply, astonished, “Lord, we never had a chance to help you.�

But Jesus will answer, “Inasmuch as you did it unto the least of these you have done it unto me.�

We could respond, “Well, my Christian faith is strong.

I’m an active member of a congregation. I go to church every Sunday. I give regularly.� But Isaiah said we could do all these things, and yet our prayers won’t reach heaven. God may not even know us as true believers, despite our religious activity.

The essence of a proper relationship with God is to assume the role of a supplicant or a sinner who seeks forgiveness while acknowledging the

supremacy of our Creator.

Because we worship and love Jesus, we strive to emulate Him by demonstrating peace, justice, humility, service, generosity, compassion and love toward others. That is the kind of fasting Isaiah says God has chosen for us.

President Thomas Jefferson said, “I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.� That feeling of pleasure, I believe comes because we are implementing the purpose that Christ has for us.

You might be wondering where to start this new journey. Maybe you think that you could never make a difference in someone’s life.

God has a great track record of using the smaller, weaker things of the world to accomplish His will.

I encourage you to not be spiritually lazy and apathetic to the needs around you. Let us prove our love for God by showing love to those around us. In our day-to-day lives showing the actions of Jesus is needed now more than ever.

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Donations of canned food, clothing, household items, etc. can be left at 210 West Fremont Street, Burgaw, NC 28425

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Church Directory BURGAW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

NEW BEGINNING CHURCH

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

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

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

CENTERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

All are welcome! Pastor Bill Howell

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

FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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.fcbcb.org

CURRIE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

BURGAW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

WATHA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH

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.

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

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday: 7 p.m.

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.

160 Camp Kirkwood Road, Watha, NC

910-470-4436

Pastor John Fedoronko

ROCKY POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

located at the intersection of Hyw. 117 & 210

Pastor Mark Murphy

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

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

CALVARY CHAPEL COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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

WESTVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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.

Pastor Judy Jeremias Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

JORDANS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

607 S. Walker Street • Burgaw, NC 28425

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

FAITH HARBOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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.

An Episcopal - Lutheran Community 506 S. McNeil Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 910.259.5541

200 E. Fremont St. • Burgaw, NC 28425

www.BurgawBaptistChurch.org

28396 Hwy. 210 W. • Currie (1/2 mile from Moores Creek Battlefield)

ST. M ARY’S CHURCH

Sunday Worship Service with Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. www.stmaryschurchburgawnc.org

BURGAW BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH AT WILMINGTON

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

1303 Hwy. 117 • Burgaw, NC • 910-259-2601

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

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

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Weekend Mass Schedule: Hampstead - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 a.m.

Surf City - SAT 5 p.m., SUN 9 & 11 a.m. (through Labor Day) Daily Mass - Hampstead: TUES & WED 4p.m., THURS & FRI 9 a.m.

Confessions SAT 4-4:30 p.m. or by appt. www.allsaintsccnc.org

CHAPEL BY THE BAY IN LANIER’S CAMPGROUND 216 Michigan Avenue • Holly Ridge, N.C. 28445 910-328-6252 Pastor: Don Myers Associate Pastor: Nathan Swartz Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 5:45 p.m.

Children’s Church 6:15 p.m. Choir Practice 7:00 p.m.

Thursday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

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Hope’s Cooking Corner

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RSVP participates in Veterans Day

By Barbara Mullins RSVP Director Veterans Day was celebrated at the Burgaw Train Depot with Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Daughters American Revolution (DAR), American Legion and Lower Cape Fear Hospice bonding together to recognize our Veterans.

More than 250 people filled the station platform and the sun shone brightly, the wind gently blew the flags of the armed forces, and there was pride throughout. Pender County musicians and the Boy Scouts also took part.

RSVP volunteers greeted all guests and each was given an American flag. RSVP and Hospice volunteers presented each Veteran with red, white and blue lanyards with American flag tie-tacks and a thank you poem.

Callie Hagans, Army Veteran and RSVP volunteer, proudly laid the RSVP wreath remembering those lost while serving their country. Each RSVP Veteran also was presented a special pin, â&#x20AC;?Serving Twice.â&#x20AC;? Thank you for serving your country and now serving again by volunteering with RSVP.

Holiday travel tips for wheelchair users

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A Strength Training Workout For Older Adults A Strength Training Workout For Older Adults Helps Improve 1Muscular Strength 1Balance and coordination 1Motor skills and reaction time 1Flexibility and gait 1Arthritic conditions 1Bone density Geri-fit is a 45-minute strength training exercise class for older adults.No aerobics, choreography or dancing, and best of all, there’s nofloor work!

Most of the exercise are performed seated in chairs.

Requires just a set of 2-pound dumbbells, a stretch band and water to drink during the workout.

Open to men and women of all senior ages and fitness levels; work out at your own pace.

Classes are taught by a certified instructor. Eight, 45-minute classes in each term.

WHERE: Topsail Senior Center WHEN: Tues/Thurs 9:00 am WHERE: Topsail Senior Center WHEN: Tues/Thurs 9:00 am WHERE: Heritage Place WHEN: Tues/Thurs 11 a.m.

Consumer contributions are appreciated

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Pender Adult Services

PAS-TRAN will be closed Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m., all day Dec. 23, Monday Dec. 26, Dec. 27,and Jan. 2, Jan. 16. Please call 910-259-9119 and press 1 to make or adjust your travelplans with us.

Holiday closings

%Heritage Place and PAS offices closed Dec. 23-27, 2016. %Topsail Senior Center closed Dec. 19-Jan. 2.

No Senior Center Activities or meals Dec. 19-Jan. 2.

We would like to wish you a Merry Christmas

Medicare Open enrollment ends Dec. 7. Call 259-9119 ext 0 to schedule an appointment on the western side of the county and 270-0708 to schedule an appointment on the eastern side of the county.

The Alzheimer's Caregiver and other Dementia Support Group Christmas party will be Dec. 8 at 11:30 a.m. at Pender Adult Services. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish for the luncheon.

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