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Safe Halloween at Pender’s EMS and fire departments, Oct. 31

BURGAW –  Safety forces and Pender County are teaming up for a safe Halloween for local children.

Pender County EMS & Fire, Pender County Firefighters Association, Pender County Emergency Management, Pender County Tourism, and Pender County will host Safe Halloween Treats and Fire Trucks Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

“Local fire and EMS stations will be open to our families with their little goblins for a safe trick or treat event,” said Woody Sullivan, Pender County EMS and Fire director.

Children will have the opportunity to explore a fire truck as well as get Halloween treats from our firefighters and emergency personnel.

The following locations will host Safe Halloween Treats and Fire Trucks:

  • Rocky Point VFD, 1425 Porters Lane Rd.
  • Station 21, 227 Scott Rd., Rocky Point
  • Station 16, 15840 US Hwy 17, Hampstead
  • Station 14, 19470 US Hwy 17, Hampstead
  • Topsail Beach Fire Department, 820 S. Anderson Blvd.
  • Station 23, 200 Wilmington Ave., Surf City
  • Surf City VFD, 100 Deer Run Rd., Surf City
  • Maple Hill VFD, 118 Old Maple Hill Rd. N, Maple Hill
  • Station 6, 89 Veach St., Willard
  • Penderlea VFD, 4005 NC Hwy 11, Willard
  • Shiloh VFD, 19170 US Hwy 421, Watha
  • Atkinson VFD, 110 N. First Ave., Atkinson
  • Station 29, 4849 US Hwy 421, Currie
  • Station 18, 11401 US Hwy 17, Scotts Hill

For more information call 910-789-0292.

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Notice to: All #MH07-Middle Holly Precinct Voters

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 163A-1 045 the Pender County Board of Elections unanimously, adopted a resolution to emergency transfer, due to Hurricane Florence, for the purpose of voting in the

November 6, 2018 General Election

All registered voters in #MH07, Middle Holly, will go to the

 

Maple Hill Volunteer Fire Department

115 N Old Maple Hill Rd.

Maple Hill NC 28454

 

Other options for voting:

  1. Request Absentee-by-mail ballot on State Absentee Request form by Oct. 30
    Displaced voters may request that an absentee ballot be sent to the place they are staying, even if that is not their residence or mailing address.
  2.           One-Stop Early Voting (Oct. 17 -Nov. 3)
    Weekdays 7-7pm; 12noon- 5pm on Sunday, Oct 28; and 8-1pm Saturday, Nov. 3

During the early voting period, October 17 to November 3, voters may vote in person at any early voting site in their county of residence. Voters may not vote at a site located outside the county of their residence.

Sites are: Board of Elections; Pender County Annex Building; Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department; Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department; and Cape Fear Community College (621 NC Hwy 210E Hampstead location)

Polls are open Election Day, Nov. 6 at 6:30AM and close at 7:30PM

On Election Day, November 6, voters can only vote at their temporary polling site named above.

Questions can be directed to the Pender County Board of Elections office at (910)259-1220.

Effective 10/10/2018 Expires 11/16/ 2018 Notice 10/17/2018

 

Pender County Board of Elections
807 S. Walker Street • PO Box 1232
Burgaw, North Carolina 28425-1232
910-259-1220 • 910-259-1269 Fax
pender.boe@ncsbe.gov

Pender County allocates additional funds for Pender County Schools

BURGAW – Today in and Emergency Meeting, the Pender County Board of County Commissioners allocated $947,244 for the Pender County Board of Education for contracts to remediate district buildings.

In the meeting the Commissioners approved considered items related to the school district’s hurricane damage, possible funding for school repairs, and emergency response issues related to Hurricane Florence recovery.

“The goal of the Pender County Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education remain the same – to provide a safe learning environment for our children,” said George Brown, Chairman of the Pender County Board of County Commissioners.

On Sept. 28, the Pender County Board of County Commissioners approved and allocated $4 million to the Pender County Board of Education. The Board of Education then hired a professional engineering and industrial hygiene firm to prepare remediation protocols for damaged schools. The Board of Education received bids from contractors on Oct. 8 and awarded contracts to remediation firms on the evening of October 9th.

“With this allocation, the County Commissioners have fully funded all contracts which the School Board has approved. Both Boards are working together to get our kids back in school as soon as we safely can do so,” Brown said.

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Hazard Mitigation Activities

PENDER COUNTY, NC – Following a federally declared disaster such as Hurricane Florence, local governments are eligible to apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds (HMGP) that will reduce or eliminate the losses from future disasters. Projects must provide a long-term solution to a problem, for example, elevation of a home to reduce the risk of flood damage as opposed to buying sandbags and pumps to fight the flood. In addition, a project’s potential savings must be more than the cost of implementing the project. These activities may include elevating structures in the regulatory floodplain, acquiring property to prevent future losses, or retrofitting structures to minimize future damages.

“It’s important to understand that these activities have not been activated by FEMA or the State of North Carolina and therefore, Pender County is unaware of any potential funding amounts or timing of this potential future grant application” said Kyle Breuer, Planning and Community Development Director. “Projects such as this have taken years to receive funding and are not designed to provide immediate relief from the devastating effects of natural disasters our area is known to see. There’s an expectation that this option is available now, which it is not.”

Staff from the Planning and Community Development department as well as Emergency Management will be available next week, Tuesday, October 16th from 4 – 6 p.m. at 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC to review potential HMGP opportunities with residents as well as to review requirements for potential eligibility.

The County has created a website to host additional information for residents to review and can be found at: https://pendercountync.gov/pcd/planning-community-development/flood/

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System Pressure Advisory NO LONGER IN EFFECT

The system pressure advisory for water consumers of Pender County Utilities in the areas between 8605 to 11335 US 117 South is NO LONGER IN EFFECT. Testing results indicate that the water in this area is safe to drink.

The lifting of this advisory is issued at 7:09pm on October 8, 2018 by:

Kenny Keel, Director
Pender County Utilities
910-259-0212

System Pressure Advisory! (Updated 10/7/18)

The water consumers of Pender County Utilities, in Pender County in the following areas:

  • From 8605 to 11335 US 117 South
  • Lucas Avenue
  • Pennsylvania Avenue
  • Rocky Point Elementary School Road
  • Rocky Point Training School Road
  • Lacy Padgett Road
  • Bridgeside Road
  • Fallbrook Lane
  • East & West Tumbling Waters Road
  • Babbling Creek Road
  • East & West Strawberry Lane
  • Tarwolf Trail
  • Camellia Drive
  • Rose Drive
  • Magnolia Drive
  • Southward along US 117 South to, but not including, the entrance of Woodhaven Subdivision

are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a 12” water main break.  Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system.

Therefore, when water service is restored consumers are advised to boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water.

Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.

Water customers are strongly urged to conserve water whenever possible.  This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.

System Pressure Advisory!

The water consumers of Pender County Utilities, in Pender County along the 9000 block of US 117 South, Lacy Padgett Road, Bridgeside Road, Fallbrook Lane, West Tumbling Waters Road, East Tumbling Waters Road, Babbling Creek Road, East Strawberry Lane, Tarwolf Trail, West Strawberry Lane, Camellia Drive, Rose Drive, and Magnolia Drive are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a 12” water main break.  Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system.

Therefore, when water service is restored consumers are advised to boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled water.

Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.

Water customers are strongly urged to conserve water whenever possible.  This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.

This advisory issued on October 6, 2018 by:

Kenny Keel, Director

Pender County Utilities

910-259-0212

Worried About Mosquitoes? Remember to Tip, Toss and Cover…

ONCE A WEEK…
TIP CONTAINERS- drain standing water from garbage cans, pet bowls, birdbaths, flower pots, gutters, pool covers or any other container that has collected standing water. Mosquitoes breed in standing water.
TOSS- old tires, drums, bottles and other outdoor items that are outside and are not being used.
EMPTY AND SCRUB-birdbaths and pet’s water bowls at least once or twice a week.

ONCE A MONTH…
MAINTAIN– apply a larvicide to standing water that cannot be emptied or drained. Larvicides can be found at home improvement and hardware stores.

COVER YOUR SKIN WITH…
CLOTHING: Wear long, loose, and light colored clothing and shoes and socks.
REPELLENT: Apply mosquito repellent to bare skin and clothing. Always use repellents according to the label.

For more information contact Pender County Health Department Mosquito Control Division
910-259-1326

Please see the following flyers and click the links below for a printer friendly version:

English Flyer

Mosquito hanger ENG

 

Spanish Flyer

Mosquito hangerSPAN

Holly Shelter Shooting Sports 4-H Club Members Compete, Win at Regional Tournament

BURGAW –  Several members from Pender County’s Holly Shelter Shooting Sports 4-H Club competed and placed at the 2018 Eastern Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament, hosted by the Eastern 4-H Center in Columbia, Aug, 25

Pender County 4-H members advancing to the 2018 North Carolina 4-H State Shooting Sports Tournament are Baylen Lucas, Will Jordan, Jade Mills, Austin Mauldin, Alex Buie, Ryan Fore, Jordyn Lewis, Hudson Roberts, Jacob Ramsey, Ryan Lewis, Tyler Burdick, Wyatt Carson, Gareth Porter, Brock Morton, and William Roberts. They will travel to Ellerbe to compete at the Millstone 4-H Camp.

“Our 4-H teams were strong in all 21 categories,” Liz Peterson, the Pender County 4-H program coordinator.

The following Pender County 4-H competitors won awards and recognition in the following categories:

Senior Shotgun Individual Competition: Gareth Porter, first place; Brock Morton, third place.

Senior Shotgun Individual Overall: Gareth Porter, second place.

Senior Shotgun Individuals advancing to State: Tyler Burdick, 18th Overall.

Junior Muzzleloading Individual Competition: Hudson Roberts, 4th place; Ryan Fore, fifth place.

Senior Muzzleloading Individual Competition: Wyatt Carson, first place; William Roberts, second place; Ryan Lewis, fourth place; Alex Buie, fifth place.

Senior Muzzleloading Individuals also advancing to State include Gareth Porter, who placed 16th overall, and Baylen Lucas, who placed 20th overall.

Junior Rifle – Open Sight Individual Competition: Jacob Ramsey, third place.

Junior Rifle Individuals also advancing to State: Hudson Roberts, who placed 16th overall.

Junior Rifle – Telescopic Individual Competition: Jacob Ramsey, second place.

Senior Riffle – Open Sight Individual Competition: Wyatt Carson, first place; William Roberts, second place.

Senior Rifle – Open Sight Individual Overall: Wyatt Carson, first place; William Roberts, second place.

Senior Rifle – Open Sight Individuals also advancing to State: Baylen Lucas, who placed 11th overall.

Senior Rifle – Telescopic Individual Competition: Ryan Lewis, second place; Gareth Porter, third place.

Senior Rifle – Telescopic Individuals also advancing to State: William Roberts, 14th overall.

Senior Archery Compound Match Individual Competition: William Roberts, third place; Gareth Porter, fifth place.

Senior Archery Compound Hunter/Sporter Individual Competition: Austin Mauldin, second place; Jade Mills, fourth place; Jordan Will, fifth place.

Senior Archery Compound Hunter/Sporter Individuals also advancing to State: Alex Buie, 11th overall; Gareth Porter, 14th overall; Jordyn Lewis, 15th overall.

Senior .22 Small Bore Pistol Individual Competition: Wyatt Carson, first place; Baylen Lucas, third place; Tyler Burdick, fifth place.

Senior .22 Small Bore Pistol Individual Overall: Wyatt Carson, first place.

Senior .22 Small Bore Pistol Individuals also advancing to State: Alex Buie, 13th overall; William Roberts, 14th overall; Ryan Lewis, 16 overall.

For more information on the 4-H program in Pender County please contact 4-H Agent, Liz Peterson at 910-259-1235 or liz_peterson@ncsu.edu.

4-H is North Carolina’s largest youth development organization, equipping more than 263,000 young people each year with the skills to succeed and improve the world around them. 4-H programs and camps encourage young people to “learn by doing,” helping them to develop into active, contributing citizens. N.C. State Extension and the Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University coordinate 4-H programs statewide

NC State Extension is the local and statewide outreach provider of North Carolina’s preeminent research enterprise – N.C. State University. N.C. State Extension translates research-based knowledge in the areas of agriculture, food and nutrition, and 4-H youth development into everyday solutions that create economic, intellectual and societal prosperity for North Carolina.

2018 Regional Shooting Sports Competitors

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