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McMahon the victor, GOP claims on county offices whittled By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer
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New Hanover County Commissioners weighed requests to use room occupancy tax funds for fall 2014 beach sand projects at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach during a May 5 meeting. The board unanimously approved use of $1.86 million for the Carolina Beach project but declined to take action on Kure Beach’s request. Carolina Beach’s federal authorization is set to expire December 2014. The fall 2014 renourishment project is potentially the last opportunity to use federal funds to offset costs. “This is a bit unique because this is not a regularly scheduled nourishment cycle. It is the federal government’s attempt to give a final nourishment to [Carolina Beach] with the ability to use federal funds. … The federal government, to everyone’s good fortune, was able to identify additional dollars,” Coudriet said. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed the projects, securing $4.8 million for Carolina Beach. The N.C. Division of Water Resources pledged $727,000, leaving the ROT to cover the remaining $1.86 million needed to complete the $7.4 million project. The corps expedited federal and state money allocated for use in Kure Beach during the 2 015-16 fiscal years to take advantage of equipment mobilized on the island for Carolina Beach’s project. Both beaches are on a three-year cycle and projects traditionally occur simultaneously. Carolina Beach and Kure Beach both received sand in 2013. Kure Beach Mayor Dean Lambeth told commissioners the beach strand was hit especially
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Teresa Allen, from right, Luke Ball and other supporters greet New Hanover County Sheriff Ed McMahon, holding his 3-year-old granddaughter, Braylee, at the county government center Tuesday, May 6. McMahon will face Republican Jason Vaughn in the November general election.
Sheriff Ed McMahon upset former sheriff Sid Causey by a landslide in a bid for the Democratic slot on the November ballot, and a pool of 10 Republican candidates vying for two county commission seats was pared down to two. McMahon snagged a clear lead with 80 percent of votes early Tuesday night during the May 6 primary. McMahon’s opponent Sid Causey served as sheriff from 2002 to 2009, when he retired and appointed McMahon his successor. Causey endorsed McMahon in his 2010 campaign for sheriff but his support waned in 2014, when Causey announced his intention to reclaim the position. Causey cited concerns about the sheriff’s approach to school safety, gang violence and deputy pay raises. McMahon said he hoped his tenure as sheriff would speak for itself against Causey’s accusations. “I’ve just tried to stay positive … and hope the community would look at my past five years and judge me on that,” McMahon said. In the Republican primary race for commissioners, Skip Watkins and Dr. Derrick Hickey also established leads early in the night. Watkins attributed his success to name recognition from a nearly successful campaign n See McMahon Page A5
Rouzer, Barfield, Hagan, Tillis, Lee selected in May primaries By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer
While on a stop through New Hanover County on North Carolina Primary Election Day, United States House of Representatives North Carolina District 7 GOP candidate David Rouzer said he had a good feeling about his race against New Hanover County Commission Chairman Woody White. That feeling turned into reality at roughly 10:20 p.m. when Rouzer received a phone call from White conceding the race. “All day we were seeing the support and it turned out to be a great night,” Rouzer said during an election night phone interview after White conceeded. “Woody called to offer his congratulations to me and Woody is a great fella, and I
told him I would look forward to catching up with him soon.” With around 99 percent of the statewide precincts reporting, Rouzer accumulated 53 percent of the vote to White’s 40 percent. In White’s home county of New Hanover, he led Rouzer 59 percent to 33 percent. Looking ahead to his November race against White’s fellow New Hanover County Commissioner Jonathan Barfield — who won his race for the Democratic District 7 primary — Rouzer said he would focus on getting his vision out for the U.S. government as a whole and the counties he would represent. “The big thing I am going to focus on is the message for getting our government back to the founding principles of free enterprise, n See primaries Page A5
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David Rouzer, from right, talks with Carolina Beach Mayor Dan Wilcox and Kure Beach Mayor Dean Lambeth at New Hanover County GOP Headquarters Tuesday, May 6. Rouzer and Democrat Jonathan Barfield Jr. will be on the ballot for the 7th congressional district in November’s general election.
Beach water, sewer rates may increase By Kelly Corbett Staff Writer
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Focused on a philosophy of raising water and sewer rates to cover operating costs while using reserves to fund larger infrastructure projects, the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen is discussing short and long-term options for town water needs. There is currently a $257,463 shortfall in water and sewer, which Wrightsville Beach Town Manager Tim Owens estimated will likely end up at closer to $300,000. Owens said he would recommend a mix of increasing flat and usage rates during the future water and sewer infrastructure needs workshop
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Wednesday, April 30. “We’ve got the lowest water rates around,” Alderwoman Lisa Weeks said. Since the meeting, Steve Dellies, assistant public works director, created three scenarios to increase water and sewer revenue, recommending the third scenario with targeted increases for all fees. The recommendation would increase revenue from fees by about $253,000 and revenues from usage by about $331,000. The two other scenarios are for flat rate percentage increases. The increases could raise an average customer’s bill by $20 or more per month. As for infrastructure projects, like upgrading lift station No. 3, Owens said there are about
$1.5 million short-term projects needed in the next four to five years. Dellies listed lift station No. 3 on Iula Street and replacing waterlines on Henderson, Oxford and Greensboro streets and Nathan and Sunset streets as priorities. The three projects would total $360,000. Owens said he would prefer to start the process for upgrading lift station No. 3 before July, taking money from reserves to cover the cost. Owens previously stated the town is producing about as much water as it can sell on peak days and the system has been neglected over the years. “There’s also some looming, outstanding projects we need to n See sewer Page A5
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Fourth of July command post huddles for 2014 By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer
Following 2013’s successful operation of the command center at United States Coast Guard Station Wrightsville Beach on the Fourth of July, public safety and emergency management officials met Tuesday, May 6, to review the 2014 plan. The organizations represented included Wrightsville Beach Police Department, Wrightsville Beach Fire Department, Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue, New Hanover County Fire Department, New Hanover County EMS, New Hanover County Emergency
Management, North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission, New Hanover Regional Medical Center and the U.S. Coast Guard. Wrightsville Beach Police Chief Dan House said the plan would be similar to last year’s because the system was effective in coordinating responses and resources, and limiting the number of illegal water taxis. The Coast Guard’s south end command center will be staffed with Wrightsville Beach fire, police and ocean rescue, and New Hanover County fire, EMS and sheriff’s officers. Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Director Dave Baker said low tide was predicted for 7 p.m.
Friday, July 4, which would coincide with the time the people without rides on Masonboro Island attempt to swim across Masonboro Inlet. To deter the often-inebriated beachgoers from attempting the swim, House said the police department would be parking some of its vehicles on the tip of the south end. “Before my officers get off that afternoon and when people are starting to come back we are going to take all the vehicles and put them on the south end with the lights going,” House said. “So we are hoping with all our boats in the water and the vehicles there they will have the forethought to not swim over.”
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Marc Locco makes a purchase from Amanda Jacobs at the Sea Love Sea Salt booth Monday, May 5, opening day of the 2014 season at the Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market. ~ Allison Potter
Fee increases in talks for 2014-15 budget By Kelly Corbett Staff Writer
While a tax increase is not included in the working 2014-15 budget, the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen is discussing a range of possible fee increases to help cover certain department operating and overhead costs. One idea is to create a flat rate for vegetative debris pickups, starting at $25 for pickups less than 2 cubic yards. Currently, pickups less than 2 cubic yards are free. Wrightsville Beach Town Manager Tim Owens suggested during the May 5 budget workshop a flat rate increase for more than 2 cubic yards, at $10 per each additional cubic yard. “This will help curb it a little bit, then we can massage it if we need to,” Owens said. From the change, Owens included a $40,000 increase in revenue for the public works sanitation department, but Steve Dellies, assistant public works director, estimates the increase will be closer to $50,000. Mike Vukelich, public works director, said he also built in a 10 percent reduction in tonnage.
“The down side is people will probably be more apt to put [vegetative debris] in their garbage cans,” Owens said. If the change is approved, Owens said he would mail information to residents. The board is also considering an increase in parks and recreation department fees to cover overhead costs. “We’re not a branch of New Hanover County Parks and Recreation, so I don’t feel any need to subsidize events and activities that are 80 and 90 percent nonbeach residents,” said Mayor Pro Tem Darryl Mills, referring to eight to 10 of the activities offered. Following a previous board request, Katie Ryan, parks and recreation program supervisor, recommended increasing after school fees by 15 percent, fitness fees by about 20 percent, flag football increases of $25 per team, special event permit increases by the number of participants and doubling business on the beach permits. Within the recommendation, Ryan stated possible increases would likely cause a significant decrease in participation, particularly with fitness classes.
Mayor Bill Blair requested Ryan and Owens take a deeper look at the numbers before the next budget workshop. Mills said they should focus on what is taking up the most staff time and also disproportionate participation by residents and nonresidents. “This is a good start,” said Alderman Hank Miller III. “I’m glad to see that the rates are different.” Board members also expressed concerns about event organizers underestimating the number of participants for events, saying underestimation leaves the town without great police coverage. Owens said he needs to give the board the proposed budget by June 1. The board’s next budget workshop will be held Monday, May 12, at 5 p.m. Board members will discuss options for erecting a public works shower facility, lots that need resurfacing parks and recreation fees and how to handle larger special event permits. “We’re close to being done,” Blair said. Alderwoman Lisa Weeks was absent from the meeting as she was out of town. email kelly@luminanews.com
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Wrightsville Beach Fire Department Captain Robert Pugh and Baker said those stranded on the island have even called the department asking for a ride back but that both organizations are reluctant to pick the swimmers up. “If it looks bad and we do pick them up we just take them back to Masonboro,” Baker said. “A lot of them jump in thinking they will be rescued and brought back to Wrightsville Beach but we
take them back there.” Wrightsville Beach Fire Chief Frank Smith also said the organizations should not forget about the growing number of boaters traveling to Masons Inlet on the Fourth of July. Due to the increasing shallowness of Masons Inlet, Baker said the ocean rescue Jet Ski is often used to respond to incidents on the south end of Figure Eight Island although the area is outside its jurisdiction.
Although the New Hanover County Fire Department will have a boat patrolling the area, county fire chief Matt Davis said calls from the south end of Figure Eight Island and Masons Inlet would have to be dealt with individually. “There are some areas up there where you can get in over your head really fast, even with a boat, so we will just have to take it on a call-by-call basis,” Davis said. email cole@luminanews.com
Officials leery of Common Core repeal By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer
New Hanover County school officials are hesitant to embrace legislative efforts to repeal and replace Common Core State Standards despite lingering concerns about corresponding assessments and testing requirements. The standards, which set rigorous expectations for students in mathematics and English language arts, were adopted by North Carolina in 2010. “The standards are much tougher than they used to be. … My concern is that we have put a testing system behind [the standards] that doesn’t necessarily measure what those standards are,” said New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Markley during an April 28 phone interview. A study committee formed by the Legislative Research Commission heard those criticisms during four meetings held after the General Assembly’s 2013 regular session, prompting the commission to propose repeal legislation. If passed, a commission would be formed under the N.C. Department of Administration to create new standards for North Carolina students. Markley questioned the need to generate a new commission to create standards. “It creates another layer of bureaucracy outside the education system,” Markley said. “If you want to repeal Common Core standards, send them back to the state board of education and tell those guys to develop new standards.” New Hanover County Board of Education Chairman Don Hayes was concerned about who would be on the commission. “If they do set up this commission, hopefully
many segments will be represented on that, then there would be clarity as to what they come up with. Right now, that’s lacking,” Hayes said during an April 30 phone interview. The 17-member commission would include teachers, parents and math and language arts experts in addition to two N.C. State Board of Education members. Hayes recalled a September 2013 resolution passed by the county school board requesting clarity on Common Core expectations from the state board of education and N.C Department of Public Information. “We were, I think, the first in the state to pass a resolution. … The assessments hadn’t been fully developed. As far as cost, we didn’t know exactly what the cost would be and who would be paying for it, if there was going to be mandatory online testing. A lot of those concerns [still] haven’t been fully worked out,” Hayes said. Hayes and Markley both said a repeal and replacement of Common Core could affect school operations in the interim. “If the legislation passes, we have to wait until new standards are put in place. Any standardwriting process is a six- to 12-month process. In the meantime, we’ve got assessments based on old standards that no longer exist,” Markley said. Hayes was worried about the burden more uncertainty would place on teachers. “I think they would just like to see it settled and move forward,” Hayes said. The General Assembly will consider the legislation when the short session convenes May 14. email miriah@luminanews.com
Planning board recommends Martino’s restaurant transition By Kelly Corbett Staff Writer
A recommendation to transform Martino’s Italian Deli from a carryout deli to a restaurant with 42 seats and bathrooms will head before the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen Tuesday, May 13. The Wrightsville Beach Planning Board unanimously recommended the conditional use permit during its Tuesday, May 6 meeting, with screening the dumpster as the only condition. Martino’s requested the addition of 24 interior seats, 18 outside dining seats and new men’s and women’s outside bathrooms at the restaurant’s 7041 Wrightsville Ave. location within the C-5 district. The increased seating request comes with extended hours Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. year round. In the winter, owner Martin Pica said he would likely only stay open until 6 p.m. Pica said he would also like to sell wine in the restaurant and requested to add a speaker in the outside dining area. The current use is a carry-out deli, and the proposed use would be a standard restaurant, said Tony Wilson, planning and parks director. Staff recommended approval of the conditional use permit for the additions. “I just want to say I thought it was very well done,” said member Janice Clark about the plans. Other board members agreed the application was thorough.
requesting a lighting ordinance text amendment to light trees in the Causeway Drive median. The planning board forwarded a favorable recommendation to the aldermen in a 5-1 vote, with Chairman Ace Cofer dissenting. Cofer said he would have placed some restrictions on the recommendation. The proposed amendment would also allow the town to light other trees, foliage and structures in town right-of-ways, flag poles and monuments, and operate traffic control devices. The ordinance was first adopted in February 2001 for sea turtle protection and to regulate light trespass and commercial lighting. Member David Culp said his only concern is for the turtles. He recommended restricting lighting to the west side of Lumina Avenue.
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During the last new business item, Wilson asked board members to consider creating standards for resident requests to place steps at street ends. Wilson recommended architectdesigned steps for consistency and asked if the board wanted to adopt a percentage of street residents required for step approval. While the town would cover the design cost initially, residents would apply and pay for the steps. One couple has been interested in steps for about eight months. Staff will compile a list of applicable street ends to bring back to the board. Vice chairman Ken Dull was absent from the meeting. email kelly@luminanews.com
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Weekend Police Report May 2 Citations • Ryan Perry was issued a citation for speeding, 50 in a 35 mph zone.
Reports • Larceny of two bicycles was reported.
May 3 Citations • Katelyn A. Riters was issued a citation for driving during revocation and speeding.
Warning Tickets • Elizabeth Kendrick Essen was issued a warning ticket for glass Staff photo by Allison Potter
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The beach renourishment project continues near Stone Street Thursday, May 1.
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During a second meeting called by Carolina Beach Mayor Dan Wilcox to discuss possible revenue sources for supplemental beach renourishment funding April 30, the focus of conversation shifted to spreading additional funding needed across multiple New Hanover County tax increases. The meetings have included representatives from New Hanover County, its three beach towns, Wilmington, the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority Board of Directors and the Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the conclusion of the first meeting, held April 15, it was determined that the county
finance office would investigate how much revenue a 1 percent prepared food and beverage tax would generate for Coastal Storm Damage Reduction projects, the new more descriptive term for beach renourishment. However, county finance director Lisa Wurtzbacher said she was not confident in the numbers the North Carolina Department of Revenue provided. Wurtzbacher said the state could only look at the annual sales receipts for New Hanover County businesses to project the impacts of a prepared food and beverage tax, and some of those numbers seemed low. “For example, their report showed a pretty popular restaurant in Wilmington only having $9,000 in annual sales,” Wurtzbacher said. She said she would try to get a better estimate of what a
countywide prepared food and beverage tax would generate. An increase in the 6 percent Room Occupancy Tax was another option discussed. The two individuals present at the meeting who work in the hotel industry were Carolina Beach Mayor Pro Tem LeAnn Pierce and Blockade Runner Beach Resort co-owner Mary Baggett Martin. When asked whether tourists would notice the percent or percent and one-half ROT increase, Pierce said she did not think so, but Baggett said large groups would. “I am in the business of trying to get group business and when they have professional meeting planners setting it up they look at the tax picture,” Martin said. “We are already competing against South Carolina whose total hotel
tax is 9 percent whereas we are already at 13 percent.” Increasing sales tax was also discussed, but Wilcox and Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo said the additional revenue would ideally come from a hybrid of different incremental tax increases. Saffo said one reason for a hybrid would be because a sales or prepared food and beverage tax increase would need approval by the North Carolina General Assembly, at which stage the increases could meet resistance. “The lobbyists in Raleigh that represent these industries would dig their heels in,” Saffo said. The next meeting to discuss future supplemental Coastal Storm Damage Reduction project funding has not yet been scheduled. email cole@luminanews.com
Civil Penalties • Twenty-two civil penalties were issued for dogs on the beach, glass on the beach, open container and littering.
Reports • Breaking and entering, and larceny from a motor vehicle were reported. • A Motorola cell phone was reported as found property.
May 4 Citations • Valerie Arroyo was issued a citation for driving during revocation and expired registration. • Brain Kouri was issued a citation for driving during revocation and no insurance. • Shane Jedrey was issued a citation for no insurance.
Warning Tickets • Robert Parker II was issued a warning ticket for soliciting without a permit.
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The American Association of University Women’s Wilmington branch celebrated 60 years of working toward gender equality Saturday, May 3. The national chief operating officer Dr. Jill Birdwhistell came to Wilmington to speak during the anniversary luncheon. “This fight is a long fight,” Birdwhistell said during a Friday, May 2 interview. “The only way we can do it is on a multifront.” With 100 staff members, the national organization is almost completely run by the 170,000 members in 1,000 branches and 800 university partners, including the University of North Carolina Wilmington. The Wilmington branch has 76 members and is one of 20 North Carolina branches. In Wilmington and across North Carolina, the local branch has advocated for equal rights, equal pay for women, reproductive choice and legal support for female professors wrongfully denied tenure and promotion. Telling the stories of several men and women who have benefitted from the organization, Birdwhistell mentioned landmark court cases, including military assault cases. “We’re always looking for precedent-setting cases,”
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Now that we are past the primary election, you’ll begin hearing about the North Carolina’s General Assembly short session, which opens Wednesday, May 14 at noon. Although the duration of these multi-week, every-other-year sessions is not legislated, they typically run mid May into July. Essentially, these short sessions are to take care of any unfinished business already introduced. But savvy watchers know — stuck in other legislation where you might least expect it and with only a nanosecond’s notice, can be your worst nightmare — so it pays to keep one eye on the GA all through these summer weeks. Topping the list of work is the state’s two-year budget, roughly $20 billion. The drumbeat is consistent nonetheless: reductions, reductions. As it stands this week the honorables are facing a net decrease in anticipated revenues of $445 million for the current fiscal year (ends June 30) and a net lowering of the revenue estimates for 2014-15 of $191 million. Adding to the stress are shortfalls in state Medicaid funding to the tune of $100 to $200 million. And Obamacare expands Medicaid. You’ll hear a great deal on teacher pay raises. North Carolina’s teachers are now ranked 46 out of 50 states in teacher pay. Look to see a proposed 3 percent pay raise package for teachers and state employees. The debate over repeal and replacement of Common Core State Standards will continue. The standards, which set rigorous expectations for students in mathematics and English language arts, adopted in 2010, are deemed problematic at best. Last weekend, anticipating the debates on film incentives set to sunset Dec. 31, supporters of continuing incentives staged a rally in downtown Wilmington. The film industry is a feel-good benefit to living in the Cape Fear region. It adds glitz and glamour, and employs creative people who are our neighbors. This is a clean industry versus one that burns coal and produces coal ash, all the while being located on one of the state’s unspoiled rivers, as is the proposed Titan cement plant. The film commission’s report by Dr. Robert Handfield said N.C. film incentives support 4,259 film jobs in the state and the industry has a net contribution of $25.3 million to the state. But a memo last month from the General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division said Handfield miscalculated and misunderstood the state’s tax laws, plus had invalid or overstated assumptions. The GA’s research guys, who are non-partisan, say the correct figure is a net loss to the state of at least $33.1 million. Another item meant to sunset this year is the North Carolina historic preservation income tax credits. Historic Wilmington Foundation’s George Edwards commented this week that there wouldn’t be much of a film industry in Wilmington without the historic preservation effort, of which these tax credits are an integral part. The historic preservation tax credit is an income tax credit for a qualifying rehabilitation of incomeproducing historic properties. For example, architect and developer Clark Hipp renovated the A. David Building, located on Front
Street in downtown Wilmington to provide spaces for 34 workers and 12 different small businesses. The Italianate structure was built in 1884 for a prosperous dry goods merchant, Abram David. For qualifying income-producing commercial projects, state income tax credits of 20 percent are combined with federal income tax credits worth 20 percent, yielding a total possible income tax credit of 40 percent against eligible expenses. Hipp says since he purchased in 2006, he’s invested more than $1 million. Hypothetically, if he submitted paperwork for his expenses and they qualified, he could receive as much as $20,000 credit off what he owes on his federal return, plus $20,000 credit on his state income tax return. Also in the sunset is the state’s 30 percent credit for the rehabilitation of non-income-producing historic properties, including private residences. The film incentives for television, film and commercials shot (and spending $250,000 or more) in the state are different from the historic credit. The state’s film incentives are a cash payout out in the form of a check directly from the state of North Carolina. The state stroked checks last year to production companies filming here to the tune of $85 million. For those who care little for the state’s film industry, that chunk of change is going to be mighty attractive to help plug the current estimates of a $400 million 2014-15 budgetary shortfall. The incentive to these film companies is a flat 25 percent “refund,” one quarter of what they spent in the state. All of their expenses, including equipment, are totaled, and the state cuts a check for 25 percent. For example, the television crew filming the Fox pilot called “How and Why” that was in the news last week, staying at Station One. Theoretically, if a Station One condo rents for two grand a week and say there are six condos rented for the production, they’d spend $12,000 for housing per week. If the production runs 12 weeks, North Carolina taxpayers would contribute 25 percent of that, or $36,000, toward the oceanfront stay. If that same film crew runs up food and bar bills at the best restaurants in town, 25 percent, including tips, will be presented back to them with the state’s taxpayers’ compliments. Wages for everyone employed on the production, yep, 25 percent of the payroll is kicked back from taxes paid in by the state’s taxpayers. It counts as expenses, and we were told the expense reports are “confidential,” not open to public or legislative scrutiny, either. The difference between an incentive and an income tax credit is one must have an income tax bill to use a tax credit. Film productions typically take their profits out of state, so no income tax is due. The state only gets sales tax on the purchases of the production company, and any employee tax paid in. I am not against film incentives, but wonder if the GA would consider incentives for my industry, too. Imagine the ability to pay workers 25 percent more and the state cover it with a check at the end of the year. In general, a check for 25 percent of this company’s expenses would be a windfall of historic proportions.
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for Wilmington City Council in 2013. “That’s why I was asked by several people to run,” Watkins said. “When Commissioner [Thomas] Wolfe said he wasn’t going to run, he approached me … because we did so well in our race against incumbents.” Watkins noted Hickey also enjoys name recognition from serving on the school board. Hickey tried unsuccessfully to obtain an open seat on the New Hanover County Board of Commission in 2012, coming in only 1,208 votes short. Early numbers placed Dr. Chuck Kays, plastic surgeon, in a close third place with 23 percent of the vote compared to Hickey’s 24 percent. Kays served on the New
Hanover County Airport Authority Board for eight years, with two years as chairman. In 2012, he acted as president of the 65th annual N.C. Azalea Festival. His 2014 campaign for county commission was his first run for public office but Kays doubted he would throw his name in the hat again. “Never say never, but I’ll have to sit down and think about it a little bit,” Kays said. Democrats Rob Zapple and Patricia Spear automatically advanced to the general election. Longtime New Hanover County Board of Education members Don Hayes, Ed Higgins and Janice Cavenaugh will proceed past the Republican primary, flanked by retired county manager Bruce Shell. “I’m gratified to come in second running against incumbents that are well known,” Shell said.
“I hope people voted for me because they thought I brought something special.” Hayes said Shell could be a good fit for the board. “Over the years when he was county manager, of course he worked very closely with us on previous budgets. I think Bruce would make a nice addition,” Hayes said. Jim Brumit, retired plant manager and Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Board member, did not advance to the general election. The Republican winners will face Democrats Emma Saunders, Chris Meek and Tom Gale for four open seats in November. The sheriff’s race between Republican candidates Marc Benson and Jason Vaughn did not show such clear gains. Early numbers pointed to a slight advantage for Vaughn with 55 percent of votes compared to
Benson’s 45 percent. Benson waged unsuccessful campaigns for sheriff in the past, including a 2002 run against Causey and a 2010 run against McMahon. He has worked in law enforcement for 24 years. Vaughn is an attorney and managing member of the Law Office of Jason Vaughn. Before pursuing a law career, Vaughn worked in law enforcement for 16 years. Vaughn said he was encouraged by early numbers. If he proceeds to the general election, Vaughn suggested he might carry on some of Causey’s concerns. McMahon said he is ready to regroup from his primary challenge and face either opponent. “Truthfully, I’ve kept pretty busy. I haven’t really looked at the other side,” McMahon said. “I’m ready for whichever one.” email miriah@luminanews.com
Primary battle yields two Supreme Court candidates By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer
North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Robin Hudson will face Eric Levinson in the general election race for her seat. Partial results showed Hudson leading the crowd with 43 percent of votes compared to Levinson’s 37 percent and Jeanette Doran’s 21 percent. Judicial races are nonpartisan. Hudson could have been eliminated if her opponents secured the most votes. Hudson and Levinson both said results represented the voters’ desire for strong leadership on the courts. “I talked to the people of North Carolina about the importance of having thoughtful, capable members on the Supreme Court,”
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North Carolina District 7 congressional candidate Woody White speaks with Wrightsville Beach Alderman Darryl Mills at Shukai Thai and Sushi Bar where his supporters gathered Tuesday, May 6. White would go on to lose to David Rouzer in the primary election later that night.
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individual liberty and economic freedom,” Rouzer said. “We also need to find a long-term funding source for inlet dredging and funding for beach renourishment.” Barfield said his race against Walter Martin Jr. turned out as he expected. “I feel awesome and now it is time to focus on November,” Barfield said by phone after the results were in. “I am putting the Barfield team together to spread my message and we have had great support from across the counties.” Joining Rouzer and Barfield in the race for a seat on Capitol Hill in November will be U.S. Senate candidates Kay Hagan and Thom
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Tillis. Tillis, the North Carolina Speaker of the House of Representatives, won his primary race by approximately 90,000 votes over runner up and Tea Party activist Greg Brannon. The incumbent Hagan won by an even larger margin, accumulating just more than 77 percent of the votes. In a statement released after her victory, Hagan said the upcoming choice between her and Tillis was an easy one. “Thom Tillis has spent his time in Raleigh pushing a special interest agenda that has rigged the system against middle class families,” Hagan stated. “North Carolinians know that I am the only candidate in this race who will put our state’s needs ahead of
what the special interests want.” Also facing Tillis and Hagan for the senate seat on the November ballot will be libertarian candidate Sean Haugh, who defeated Tim D’Annunzio in the primary election by more than 71 percent. In the race for the North Carolina District 3 seat in the United States House of Representatives, incumbent Walter Jones defeated Taylor Griffin and Al “Big Al” Novinec by collecting slightly more than 48 percent of the votes. As for the North Carolina State Senate seats, Republican District 9 candidate Michael Lee established and maintained a large lead over Michael Burns and Justin LaNasa, gathering 81 percent of the final votes. After winning
the primary, Lee said he plans to win in November by serving the needs of his voters. “The issues voters were talking about were jobs, the economy and education, and we are also going to be talking about infrastructure because we have some vital needs here,” Lee said during a Wednesday, May 7 phone interview. If he should win in November, Lee confirmed he would resign from his appointment as the North Carolina State Ports Authority Board chairman. In a closer race, North Carolina Senate District 8 Democratic candidate Ernie Ward defeated Danny Hefner by just more than 1,300 votes. email cole@luminanews.com
Former Mayor Buddy Rogers, 88, passes Former Town of Wrightsville Beach Mayor Luther T. “Buddy” Rogers Jr., 88, passed away Monday, May 5, after a brief stay at Davis Health Care Center. Rogers served as mayor from 1965 to 1971 after many years on the Wrightsville Beach Board of Alderman. He was instrumental in Wrightsville Beach’s annexation of Harbor Island. Rogers was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, on Nov, 16, 1925, to Luther T. Rogers Sr. and Annie Lea Rutherford Rogers. Buddy grew up in the Seagate Community, moving to Wrightsville Beach in 1935. After serving his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II, Rogers enrolled at North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, later N.C. State University, where he graduated with a degree in civil engineering in 1950. He raised his family on the south end of Harbor Island with his wife of 58 years, Katherine Gardner “Kat” Rogers. Through his work with Luther T. Rogers, Inc., the company his father started in 1918, Rogers contributed to construction of many Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach landmarks such as D. C. Virgo Junior High School; First Christian
Church; Westminster Presbyterian Church; Windermere Presbyterian Church; the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher; and Wrightsville Beach School, Ocean View Motel and Apartments, and The Silver Gull Apartments in Wrightsville Beach. Rogers also served his community as a member of the Wilmington Kiwanis Club
and was an Elder Emeritus at The Little Chapel on the Boardwalk Presbyterian Church. Rogers is survived by his son Luther T. “Tommy” Rogers, III and wife Tammy; his daughter Katherine R. “Scottie” Anderson; and grandchildren Katherine A. “Kate” Finch, Erin Elizabeth Anderson, Wilson T. Anderson, Edward Turner Rogers and Noah Thomas Rogers. He is also survived by his brother Julian R. Rogers and wife Betty; his sister-in-law Julia P. Rogers; his sister-in-law Charlotte G. Walton and husband — Buddy’s first cousin John William “Bill” Walton Jr. — along with a multitude of cousins and close family. A celebration of life will be held at The Little Chapel on the Boardwalk Thursday, May 8, at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Pat Rabun officiating. Following the service a reception will be held in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to The Little Chapel on the Boardwalk, PCUSA, 2 West Fayetteville St., Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 or to the Gardner-Goldberg Scholarship Fund at Cape Fear Community College Foundation, 411 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC, 28401.
hard by winter storms. Approval of Kure Beach’s request was not recommended by New Hanover County Shore Protection Coordinator Layton Bedsole or county manager Chris Coudriet. Bedsole cited a lack of scientific support for pumping another pile of sand on Kure Beach. Coudriet denied support for the request because it could force the ROT to bear the bulk of 2016 renourishment projects for Carolina and Kure Beach. “The two projects combined in [20]13 were $15 million. … Assuming no money for Carolina Beach because it’s not reauthorized and it’s unlikely that Congress will appropriate the same project twice [for Kure Beach], so potentially in three years the ROT could face 65 percent of a $15 million project plus 17.5 percent for Carolina Beach and Kure Beach,” Coudriet said. Lambeth requested the county manager and commissioners sign a letter to be published in the paper explaining why Kure Beach did not receive the funding. “[Kure Beach officials] are going to be in the hot seat for this,” Lambeth said.
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New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Markley outlined county school needs in a step toward securing a November 2014 bond referendum. The bond would fund construction of an elementary school in Porters Neck and renovations to College Park Elementary, Blair Elementary and Wrightsville Beach School, among other
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do,” Owens said, referring to the $15.9 million Southside Water Treatment Plant project. About $3.7 million is set aside for the treatment plant, but that money could be used for other projects. Earlier in the workshop, the board heard presentations from Dr. Richard Spruill, founder of Groundwater Management Associates, Inc., and Jay Holley, hydrogeologist of GMA. They referred to a study from 2005, saying many of the wells’ yields have remained similar to where they were nine years ago. The two discussed long term water storage options, including aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) and reverse osmosis (RO) or desalination. ASR requires a source of water, and Spruill estimated the process would take about two years to complete. “It’s a management tool that allows us to store water underground if we can find a source of water,” Spruill said. With desalination, water is pushed through a fine
Levinson said. “I’m excited about the strong support [they showed] yesterday.” Hudson added she hopes voters will take the same approach in November. “I’m relieved and I’m pleased,” Hudson said. “This stage is over but it’s far from totally over. We’re going to continue to do what we’ve done… [and] hope the voters are paying more attention to the qualifications and background of the sitting justice and the challenger.” Hudson was elected to the court in 2006 after serving on the North Carolina Court of Appeals for six years. Levinson is currently a Mecklenburg County Superior Court judge. He ran unsuccessfully for the N.C. Supreme Court in 2006. email miriah@luminanews.com
improvements. The latest facility needs plan identified $390 million in needed improvements. New Hanover County Board of Education Chairman Don Hayes said in an April 30 phone interview he expected the bond would be capped at $160 million. A number was not established during the meeting. Coudriet said commissioners would have to agree on one. “There is going to have to be a discussion about how much below $280 [million] that you’re willing to put as a question to the voters,” Coudriet said. Markley said additional information would be given to Coudriet May 6. The board will likely resume the discussion during a May 19 meeting. Hayes said he was confident voters would support a bond in November. “I hear very positive comments from people about the bond. They know the need. They know with our previous bonds, we’ve always done what we said we were going to do to the penny,” Hayes said. Commissioners approved an action plan addressing seven areas of concern in the county health department and division of social services. The plan’s objectives result from a study conducted by leaders in both departments to identify and eliminate duplicated services. The plan was prepared after commissioners voted against consolidation in November 2013. Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Jr. declined support of the plan, urging consolidation instead of collaboration. “If you want to get lean, let’s get lean,” Barfield said. email miriah@luminanews.com
membrane so the salt does not pass through, often yielding 7.5 gallons of fresh water for every 10 gallons of water. Spruill recommended Vukelich to evaluate using well No. 2 to pump water from the north end to the south end of the island through the existing pipeline, since well No. 2 is capable of the highest production. “That’s something that we think you ought to consider,” Spruill said. “My greatest fear is that well would go salty with overutilization. The whole concept is proper management and lots of water chemistry.” Board members requested to hear from the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority during a future meeting about what it would mean if the town became a customer. The town already has an interlocal agreement with CFPUA in the case of an emergency. They also suggested having Spruill and Holley conduct a feasibility study for the other options. Jim Flechtner, CFPUA executive director, will attend the board’s budget workshop Monday, May 12, at 5 p.m. email kelly@luminanews.com
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What is your favorite thing about your mom?
Marcello Caliva
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“Very nurturing and the best cook in the world.”
Sophie Warrington
Kim Miller-Urban
“I love how she cleans my room.”
“How she taught me to strive to be independent.”
Hampstead, N.C.
Wilmington, N.C.
David Cornejo Durham, N.C.
Virginia Wharton
“Always there to help when I need it most.”
Burgaw, N.C.
“She’s selfless.”
Visitors Center reopens for season By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer
With another summer tourist season just around the corner, the Wrightsville Beach Visitors Center and Wrightsville Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand opening of the organization’s headquarters in the historic Bender-Howell Cottage Wednesday, May 3. The event served as the official reopening of the visitors center as well as the unveiling of the renovations the chamber of commerce funded for the circa 1940 cottage. Chamber chairwoman Sue Bulluck said Wayne Bland and David Middleton completed the rebuilding of the cottage’s entire back wall, porch and various other projects in the offseason. Bulluck said the chamber is trying to replenish its membership
with more of the nearby banks like PNC Bank on Eastwood Road, which has registered as a chamber member for 2014. Last season, Bulluck said the membership grew to 38 but there are 180 potential member businesses in the area. The chamber had 165 members in 2006. The final decision of whether the chamber will renew its lease of the cottage has not been determined after the town of Wrightsville Beach voted to assume ownership of the cottage when the current lease ends. Bulluck said town attorney John Wessell and the chamber’s attorney, William Fuss, are reviewing the options for the lease. The chamber intends to remain in the cottage. The Bender-Howell Cottage was relocated to Historic Square on West Salisbury Street in 2003 and opened as the visitors center
in 2004. Visitors center employee Betty Shumpert has worked at the center for six years and said she is still surprised by the diversity of tourists who walk through the door. “We have people come here from all over the world,” Shumpert said. “One day there was a group that came in from Germany and then when they left some people from France came in. You just never know who is going to come in the door.” A native of Wrightsville Beach, Shumpert said she enjoys being a source of information to those international travelers visiting the beach. “I can tell them a little about what it used to be like or I can tell them what is going on now,” she said. “I grew up here so I am really partial to Wrightsville Beach, and I just enjoy encouraging people to stay.” email cole@luminanews.com
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N.C. Coastal Federation Executive Director Todd Miller unveils the sign outside the new Southeast Office and Coastal Education Center in Wrightsville Beach’s Historic Square Saturday, May 3, revealing the organization’s decision to name the center after Fred and Alice Stanback.
Community celebrated at new office By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer
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Wrightsville Beach Visitors Center employees Betty Shumpert, from left, Gloria Richardson and Rosalie Howell gather at the Howell Cottage for the visitors center’s grand reopening Wednesday, April 30.
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Before launching expanded programs and outreach efforts from its new headquarters in Wrightsville Beach’s Historic Square, the N.C. Coastal Federation set aside a day to celebrate the community that made the move possible. Visitors toured the facility, met staff and learned about new programs during the May 3 grand opening of the organization’s new Southeast Office and Coastal Education Center, but Tracy Skrabal, office manager and coastal scientist, said the event’s main purpose was to recognize the individuals and organizations that donated time, money and materials necessary to open the facility. “It was truly a community undertaking for us to be able to open these doors,” Skrabal said. “It is a new day for us. The sky is the ceiling for the programming we’ll be able to do and the partnerships we’ll be able to take on.” The process began in late 2012 when Mark and Debbie Mitchell agreed to donate the 1946 Palmgren-O’Quinn House to the federation. A $600,000 fundraising campaign paid for the cottage to travel by barge from Harbor Island and undergo renovations by Konrady & Son Construction, but donations continued to overwhelm the federation’s staff. “[Keller’s] donated our alarm system and fire system. Port City Elevator gave us back our
check after we paid them,” Skrabal said. “It’s crazy how generous people have been.” All contributions were celebrated, but the federation gave special thanks to Fred and Alice Stanback. Todd Miller, founder and executive director of the N.C. Coastal Federation, announced the decision to name the coastal education center after the Stanbacks during the grand opening. “If you travel anywhere across North Carolina, you’re going to encounter beautiful natural areas they’ve helped to protect and preserve,” Miller said. “It’s a great honor for the coastal federation that they let us put their names on this center.” Skrabal said she hoped the grand opening would also raise awareness of the federation’s coastal advocacy work. “A lot of people may have heard of the costal federation but don’t know who we are or what we do. … This was not an inexpensive endeavor so we’re hoping such a visible presence will translate into a lot of new support for the federation,” Skrabal said. After working in the new office for a month, Skrabal said the staff is invigorated by the change. “It’s been really great for staff mentality. It’s a boost, because what we do is often hard and intense. Having a beautiful place to call home makes it more worthwhile,” Skrabal said. email miriah@luminanews.com
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IMPORTANT DATES Monday, May 12 Wrightsville Beach Historic Landmark Commission meeting 4 p.m., Town Hall Council Chambers Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen budget workshop 5 p.m., Town Hall Council Chambers Tuesday, May 13 Election Canvass 11 a.m., New Hanover County Board of Elections Wrightsville Beach Marketing Advisory Committee meeting 4 p.m., Town Hall Conference Room New Hanover County Board of Education meeting 5:30 p.m., NHC Board of Education Center Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen meeting 6 p.m., Town Hall Council Chambers
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Water
oyster is his
By Samantha Santana, Intern
T
he clouds overhead were gray Tuesday, April 29.
“There’s a thunderstorm warning,” said local oysterman Henry “Bubba” Temple. Temple got his start after growing up with a family who fished recreationally. For Temple, an occupation that involved being in the water was a natural calling. “I always enjoyed being in the marsh, being in the water,” Temple said. He lived in Maine working in the commercial scallop industry, and later as a fishing guide in Western North Carolina before moving back to Wilmington. “I did commercial scallop diving, diving deep sea scallops and harvesting,” Temple said. “The water temperature is a lot colder. You’re dealing with 36-degree water temperature and 5 [below zero] air temperature. We had to wear dry suits, but it’s still cold.” When oyster season began in October 2011, Temple moved back to Wilmington and started work as an oysterman. “It’s something I knew how to do,” Temple said. “Small price for a harvester license and if you have a boat, you have a job. I didn’t have to be at the mercy of a boss. I don’t have to wait for them to employ me and ask for raises and be at the mercy of them.” Oyster season begins Oct. 15 and ends March 31. Temple’s workdays vary day-to-day depending on the tide. Typically, he works for six to nine hours per day, three to four days per week. “My day depends on the tide charts,” Temple said. “Four hours before low tide, I’m gassing up the boat. I usually head out two hours before low tide. I start picking oysters. I got a sled that floats and bushel baskets that go in the sled. [I] pick up the oysters and throw them in the basket.” Despite the gray clouds and the chance of thunderstorms, Temple set out toward Masonboro Island. “My wife and I go out 52 miles from the Frying Pan Tower,” Temple said as the motorboat passed Masonboro Inlet. “We go spend the night; take a bunch of ice and food and make a bed in [the boat]. Get out there in the afternoon, spend the night and fish all day the next day.” After putting on light brown waders and getting off the boat, Temple walked around to feel for soft sand that sinks when stepped on. He dumped two full bags of oyster shells. “It’s really simple,” he said. “The oyster shell recycling program is really important. …You’re giving them a habitat, a structure to live on.” During the summer, oyster larvae, carried by tides, look for surfaces to attach to. After attachment, the larvae will begin to grow their own shells. The recycled oyster shells not only serve as larvae habitats, but also are kept out of landfills and driveways. “I love it,” Temple said about the oyster industry. “I purchased a lease last summer and the lease, along with a closed-season
permit, allows me to harvest in the summer. It’s fun to be able to plant and harvest my own oyster beds.” After he is finished harvesting, he uses a tagging system to not only inform buyers of the oysters’ freshness, but as a way to trace the origin of the oysters in the event of an outbreak. On average, Temple collects three to five bushels per day. “I try to get five bushels. I wash them off and sell them by the bushel. What people would do is steam them and have a big oyster roast,” Temple said. “We’re lucky. We have really good oysters and we’re overlooked. In my opinion, we have some of the finest eating oysters in the world.” Temple said the bushel prices are dependent on the demand of oysters, and many of the oystermen can make a comfortable living.
“You don’t make a lot of money. You make a lifestyle,” Temple said. Temple recycles oyster shells on his lease when the larvae peak during April through July. “If you get it when the larvae is at its highest peak, you can get over cluttered beds. They’re competing so much; none of them grow to a good size. I like to start planting in April and plant every other week,” he said. There were large oyster beds protruding from the water’s surface and, as the boat passed by them, Temple said the state’s oyster bed had a positive impact. “Having a demand for oysters is a good thing. That justifies the price and tax money used to plant beds. One oyster filters 40 gallons of water per day. That’s like a cleaning system. They make the water clean. It’s real important to have [oysters].” The boat headed toward the dock and on the second floor of his parents’ house, Temple’s mother cradled his infant son as they smiled and waved at him. Temple waved back. “That’s my mom and my son up there,” Temple said, smiling.
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Above: Wrightsville Beach oysterman Henry “Bubba” Temple shovels recycled oyster shells into a burlap sack and then dumps them on public oystering grounds to give new oysters shells to grow on. Inset: A single recycled shell can serve as a base for numerous oysters to grow.
What’s coming down the pipeline this weekend?
Night on the Town
Southern Humor
Mother’s Day Cruise
Cape Fear Comedy Festival City Stage Wednesday, May 7 to Saturday, May 10, 6 p.m. to midnight
Jeanne Robertson Thalian Hall Saturday, May 10, 8 p.m.
Mother’s Day Cruise of Harbor Island Harborside dock in front of Blockade Runner Sunday, May 11, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Celebrating its fifth year, the annual Cape Fear Comedy Festival is a four-day venue, highlighting 60 comedians from around the nation with headliner shows every night. Festival passes are available. For more information, visit www.capefearcomedyfestival.com
Former Miss North Carolina Jeanne Robertson will perform her comedy routine at Wilmington’s Thalian Hall. Tickets start at $18. For more information, visit www.thalianhall.org/thalian-hall/events
Celebrating the fourth annual Mother’s Day Cruise, Wrightsville Beach Scenic Cruises is giving back to mothers. Mothers receive a free cruise and beverage when accompanied by two paid passengers. Tickets start at $20 per passenger. For more information, visit www.visitwrightsvillebeachnc.com/events-calendar/mothers-day-cruise
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‘Max Steel’ stops by Hoggard High By Kelly Corbett Staff Writer
The front lawn of Hoggard High School transformed into the scene of the live-action feature film “Max Steel” Saturday, May 3. Actors Ben Winchell, playing Max McGrath, and Ana Villafañe, playing Sophia, filmed a scene in which Sophia nearly hits Max on his bicycle with her car. Battling a first week of raining weather, the sun came out Saturday, allowing several hours of uninterrupted shooting time. Producer Julia Pistol of Mattel said Wilmington was the first location scout for the film, and along with the tax incentives they were sold when they saw
the Ideal Cement plant. The crew will film in the cement plant for 17 of 25 days. Pistol said the location defines the story. “What’s interesting about our film, as you can see here today, is it starts off as a very intimate, character-driven film, but it ends up as a major real Fanboy film with suits and aliens and explosions,” Pistol said. “We needed to find locations that would be both intimate and beautiful.” Winchell and Villafañe, both from Atlanta, have walked the beach strand in Wrightsville Beach with plans to return soon. It was Winchell’s childhood dream to play a superhero, and he is playing a character his brother grew up watching. “It’s a huge step for me as an
Staff photo by Emmy Errante
The crew of “Max Steel” prepares to film a scene Saturday, May 3, at Hoggard High School.
actor,” Winchell said. “…What it means for me as an actor is I feel like already, I’ve been a week in and I’ve grown so much. It was like a two-and-one-half month process beforehand where I had to train physically and mentally.” He has stayed in Wrightsville Beach a couple of times before. “I love Wrightsville Beach,” Winchell said. “When I found out we were shooting in Wilmington, I got super giddy, and then I was like, ‘Somebody
Staff photo by Emmy Errante
Co-stars Ben Winchell and Ana Villafañe relax in between takes during the filming of ”Max Steel” at Hoggard High School Saturday, May 3.
tell me where we’re shooting, where we’re staying.’ They’re like, ‘Well, we’re staying in this area called Wrightsville Beach,’ and I was like, “Yes, I love Wrightsville Beach.’” He said he plans to stay for an extra week to surf, skateboard and Jet Ski. During filming, he has to limit his off-set activities but will do about 40 percent of his stunts on-set. Villafañe, who was born in Atlanta and raised in Miami, said this story is the first chapter
of the “Max Steel” films. “He is just discovering his powers,” Villafañe said. “…It’s the launching point for something a lot bigger.” Andy Garcia was revealed as a cast member a few days earlier, and additional cast members will be announced soon. Produced by Dolphin Films and Mattel, the film is scheduled for a January 2015 release through Open Road Films. email kelly@luminanews.com
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Local artist creates paintings with seashells By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer
Summer’s finds are winter’s crafts for lifelong Wilmington resident and artist Clara Hodges. Each winter Hodges breaks out
the pounds of seashells she collected throughout the years, pours a mix of shells out and arranges them into the nautical objects and marine animals of her seaside scenes. Most of the shells are not
whole, but broken fragments, each sorted into bags according to type and color. “The broken shells remind me of life,” Hodges said. “People sort of disregard broken shells, but I see things in them and to
me they are gorgeous.” Crab shells, turret shells, scallops, lady slippers, cockleshells, sand dollars, whelks and more are combined by Hodges, usually forming a beach scene or other nautical items like the Old Baldy
lighthouse. Hodges said having the ability to combine the inside part of a whelk and two other shells to form a blue heron is all about creative vision. “The minute I saw this I knew I wanted to make a bird out of that one. You just have to have the eye to put together pieces,” she said. “During the cold winter it made me feel warm remembering the days I would go on the beach and pick these things up.” Most of Hodges’ shells are from Wrightsville Beach or Masonboro Island, usually picked up after storm events or hurricanes. After that they are combined to make objects and the objects are then glued onto a Masonite board with the background painted on with acrylic. Applying gesso as a primer on the board helps lighten the scene
to make it more brilliant. Upon completion, each piece finds a place in Hodges’ studio. “I don’t know what I am going to do with all this stuff,” Hodges said. “My hope would be to put them in an exhibit because they are different, but it’s something I guess only cuckoo old ladies do.” Hodges has sold only one piece of her shell art. That piece was sold to a family on Atlanta Street in Wrightsville Beach because all of the shells used in that piece were collected from the adjacent beach strand. Fitting the pieces together helps Hodges stay active and occupied. “I had to do something; I had to keep my mind busy,” she said. “I love artsy things and I love to be creative, so when I was walking the beach picking them up, this art was in my mind.” email cole@luminanews.com
Staff photo by Cole Dittmer
Greenville Sound resident Clara Hodges creates pictures of coastal scenes like the Old Baldy Lighthouse from shells she collects along Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island.
United Way announces new campaign chair By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer
Working his first job out of college, Edward Murray was hesitant to contribute any of his meager salary to his employer’s United Way campaign but some wise words from his mother adjusted his perspective.
“My mother very humbly reminded me that I had a bank account, a car to drive, medical insurance, a place to sleep and I had the security of employment,” Murray said. “I took my mother’s advice in 1985, and I’ve been supporting United Way ever since.” Murray was introduced as chair
for the United Way of the Cape Fear Area’s 2014-15 campaign during a May 1 social event. He currently serves as chair of the board of directors. More than $2.2 million has been raised in the 2013-14 campaign with the participation of 200 local workplace campaigns and 6,400 donors. United Way
invests 90 percent of money raised back into the community through a community impact process. The process determines specific needs in the community and awards funding to programs that work toward long-term solutions. The 2014-15 campaign will kick off during a September 10 event at Airlie Gardens. email miriah@luminanews.com
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Edward Murray, chair of the United Way of the Cape Fear Area Board of Directors, addresses a crowd during a United Way event Thursday, May 1. Murray will lead the upcoming 2014–15 United Way campaign.
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Sports/Marine Watermen’s weekend at Wrightsville Beach
Hook, Line & Sinker Anglers Getting Amped About Fishing Progression By Skylar Walters
Staff photo by Cole Dittmer
Floridian Kieran Grant completes a turn in the semifinals of the Open SUP Pro division in the Wrightsville Beach Longboard Association Longboard Classic and SUP Pro-Am Saturday, May 3.
By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer
Fueled by the stoke generated during the previous night’s 50 th anniversary screening of “The Endless Summer,” the annual Wrightsville Beach Longboard Association Longboard Classic and SUP Surfing Pro-Am competitors were treated to a day of sunshine and waves Saturday, May 3. In conditions putting even the most experienced surfers and standup paddleboarders to the test, Carolina Beach native Tony Silvagni and journeyman Ryan Helm took the top honors during the contest. Silvagni, who has competed nearly every year of the WBLA’s annual contest, won the Open Longboard Pro division over second-place finisher Brad Rose, third-place finisher Alek Rockrise and fourth-place finisher Mikey Melchiorre.
After competing in the Carolina Cup the weekend before, Helm won first in the Open SUP Pro divisions over second-place finisher Fisher Grant, third-place finisher Kieran Grant and fourthplace finisher Geovani Perez. “First it was a lot of pain, because I did the Carolina Cup last week and then this was a sweet way to finish,” Helm said. “It is just beautiful here, the food is good and the people are really nice.” Both Silvagni and Helm said they were happy to finish first in the 1-2 foot sloppy surf and having experience with the ups and downs of the surfing conditions on the East Coast helped. In addition to a hand-carved trophy by Slow Country Designs, each won $2,000. “Conditions were challenging for both the race and this,” Helm said. “You just try to feel the water. We both grew up on the East Coast and on the East Coast
I have had some of the best sessions of my life, and then I have also surfed in some of the worst sessions.” WBLA president Shawn O’Donnell said the contest was the biggest one yet with 120 registered surfers and standup paddleboarders combined. Changing the contest to only run one day with Sunday forecasted to have smaller surf put stress on all involved, but O’Donnell said the crew put on another successful contest. “The East Coast is hearing about this contest, and it is drawing more and more people each year,” O’Donnell said. “With the cash prize for the longboard and SUP divisions it is one of, if not the, biggest on the East Coast.” This year the contest was part of the inaugural Wrightsville Beach Waterman Festival, which included the induction of the first class of the Waterman’s Hall of Fame.
Prior to the Surfalorus screening of “The Endless Summer” Friday, May 2, Richard Bradley III, Tony Butler, Bill Currie, Eddy Haneman, Jo Pickett and Josh Vach were inducted to the hall of fame for various contributions to Wrightsville Beach’s surfing, fishing and sailing heritage. Another event held during the three-day waterman festival was a day of surf instruction by Jo Pickett and surf history education by local surf historian Skipper Funderburg with about 30 kids from the YWCA at the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History. Introducing a new generation to the history of the sport is key to ensuring its future, Funderburg said. “Hopefully they will want to come back to the museum because they left stoked, I can tell you that,” Funderburg said. email cole@luminanews.com
Cyclists exceed 225 from river to sea By Jackson Fuller Intern
More than 225 cyclists participated in the 25th annual River to Sea Bike Ride from downtown Wilmington to Wrightsville Beach and back Saturday, May 3. The event is a free community
bike ride to help expose the River to Sea Bikeway route and also provide the cyclists who participate with safety tips for future bike rides. “This event really helps in giving people the confidence to know how to ride their bike safely,” said Adrienne
Harrington, transportation planner for the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization. “Hopefully they can carry that confidence over to when they’re out riding their bikes by themselves.” The Cape Fear Cyclists Club skipped its weekly Saturday bike
Staff photo by Cole Dittmer
Cyclists of all ages travel across the Heide Trask Drawbridge near the end of the River to Sea Bike Ride Saturday, May 3.
ride to help out the more inexperienced riders. Some safety tips the event wanted cyclists to focus on were the use of hand signals, always staying on the right side of the road and sharing the road with other cyclists. However, this event is more than just about bike safety. It is a community event that occurs on the heels of Cape Fear Region’s Bike to Work Week, which takes place May 12-18. “The whole month of May is really bike month,” said Richard Knight, president of the Cape Fear Cyclists Club. “This event kicks off the month and gets people excited to go out and get on their bicycle.” The River to Sea bikeway is 11 miles and, for the purpose of this event, ended at the Wrightsville Beach Park where refreshments and raffle prizes awaited cyclists. The participants met downtown on Front Street. They began the bike ride at 8:30 a.m., arriving at the park just more than one and one-half hours later. The route takes the riders out of downtown and all the way
Fishing these area waters, local anglers know, once the month of May arrives, the fishing could explode from one day to the next. Well, this May is no different as the fishing and catching has been almost nothing short of phenomenal for this time of the year. The weather, in fact, has also been pretty phenomenal and had a definite influence on the fishing. Inshore, offshore, nearshore, surf and pier have all been reporting good to excellent fishing to be had. Water temperatures are in the mid-60s and will only progress as the month advances. Offshore, in the Gulf Stream, the fishing has been almost perfect. Light winds and calm seas have also contributed to more
catching fish while trolling but a few of the more stubborn and active anglers have managed their fair share while sight casting to schools with small spoons. Most fish are averaging 3-5 pounds with a few larger ones mixed in. Also arriving in good numbers are the Spanish mackerel and what started as a sporadic fish here and there and has blossomed into Spanish mackerel almost everywhere. Trolling Clark Spoons on planers will work and do the trick, however, some anglers have also been catching them while sight casting and this has brought some much larger fish to the boat. Pier and surf anglers are getting into the action as well with good reports of Virginia mul-
Inshore, offshore, nearshore, surf and pier have all been reporting good to excellent fishing to be had. boats being able to get out to the blue eater, hence more reports and more success. Wahoo averaging 20-40 pounds with some heftier fish being reported are a fairly regular occurrence when the temperatures breaks can be found. Dolphin and blackfin tuna round out the meat fish category with good catches of both species. Billfish are also becoming a more regular topic of conversation amongst blue water anglers. Those heading out but not quite as far are finding good bottom fishing action in around 120 feet. Just beyond WR4 lies a mass of ledges and whatnots giving anglers plenty of opportunities to try their luck against a hefty grouper, triggerfish or amberjack. Right along the beach out to around 3 miles the Atlantic bonito have been thick for the past several days so be prepared to go should the time come. Most anglers are
down Park Avenue. After traveling down Oleander Drive and Wrightsville Avenue, the cyclists take a right onto Eastwood Road. From there, it is a straight shot to the beach. Some parts of the ride, like traveling across the Heide Trask Drawbridge and crossing South College Road, can be tricky. However, at any difficult stretch the Wilmington Police Department was there to help. “The police did so much and without them this event wouldn’t be possible. They had designed traffic stops, and an escort taking
let being caught on cut shrimp. Some smaller throwback flounder are also being caught on soft artificial dragged through the surf zone and along the pier pilings. Got-Cha Plugs are working on bluefish and lots of them. A few small Spanish have also been caught. Anglers are expecting this fishing to improve dramatically in the coming weeks. For what may be in store for fishermen in the coming weeks, here is a sneak peek. Offshore, anglers reported finding cobia around baits around the 20-mile mark. While that was something to be happy about, Ocean Crest Pier in Oak Island landed its first cobia just last week. King mackerel are another thing. While there are some being reported just inside the 20-mile mark off our beach, Ocean Crest Pier has reported a good run of fish the past week or so.
the participants all the way to the beach. They were a huge help,” Harrington said. The cyclists agreed there were many enjoyable stretches of the route, listing the latter section of Park Avenue and the Forrest Hills area as the most pleasant parts of the ride. “It was a beautiful ride, but just talking to and meeting new people was the best part,” said Randy Cottrell, a new Wilmington resident. “It’s a great family event that everyone can participate in.”
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Real Estate Week of April 28–May 4, 2014 Single & Multi-family Homes
Residential Real Estate Sales Trends Downtown 28401 Active Listings: New Listings: Went Pending: Sold Units Absorption Rate**: Sold last 12 months:
Central Wilmington 28403-28405
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Myrtle Grove/MJ 28409-28412
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Ogden/ Porter’s Neck 28411
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Wrightsville Pleasure Topsail Beach Island Island Hampstead Leland Castle Hayne 28480 28428-28449 28445 28443 28451-28479 28429
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133 8 4 6 15 104
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273 7 7 5 17 189
297 20 13 14 8 421
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**Absorption gives you an idea of the number of months it will take for the current inventory to be sold out based on the last twelve months of sales. Note: This representation is based in whole, or in part, on data supplied by the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors (WRAR) Multiple Listing Service. Neither the WRAR nor their MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the WRAR or their MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed. ©2009 Multiple Listing Service of the Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS, Inc.
Eggs-ceptional By Miriah Hamrick, Staff Writer
pets Staff photos by Emmy Errante
Caitlin Mooney holds a chicken for her son, Mike, to see Saturday, May 3, at the Progressive Farms greenhouse. Right: Guests are able to view a small chicken coop and learn about raising chickens in the city Saturday, May 3, at the Progressive Farms greenhouse.
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t one point, Caitlin Mooney had 40 chickens pecking around her yard but one small Bantam hen named Little Mama was her favorite. Every day when Mooney fed the birds, Little Mama came to visit. She perched on Mooney’s arm and cooed to her. “She was really attached to me,” Mooney said. “You wouldn’t think a chicken would have a personality, but they’re fun. They’re entertainment with built-in benefits.” A free daily source of fresh eggs is an obvious benefit of keeping chickens. “The eggs are some of the best I’ve ever had,” Mooney said. “It also helps to bridge that gap between where food comes from that’s on your table. There is such a disconnect now.” The birds will happily thrive on bugs and weeds if left alone but feeding them scraps from the kitchen — vegetable peels, old bread, even leftover cheese — will result in added nutritional benefits in the eggs they lay. “Depending on what the chicken ate, [the egg yolks] can be a really dark orange. The ones you usually get in the grocery store are yellow,” Mooney said, adding that the darker yolk means a more nutrient-dense egg. When Mooney and her partner Mike Slaton had 40 chickens, they struggled to round up enough scraps to feed the flock. “We were basically dumpster diving for our chickens,” Slaton joked. Mooney noted that chickens cannot have raw potato peels. In addition to the benefit of fresh eggs, the chickens can also weed and
fertilize a garden. “If I just planted a row of greens and I picked as much as I could and there were still scraps, I could put the chickens on that row. They’ll get to eat the greens and they’ll also provide manure and fertilization for the future crop,” Mooney said. Mooney said the free fertilizer is high in nitrogen, phosphorous, calcium and lime. A flock can also do the dirty work in a compost pile, eating scraps left behind and turning the material over as they forage and move. Mooney has worked with chickens on farms since she was six years old, but she started keeping chickens in her yard in 2008 with Slaton, a manager at Progressive Farms. Mooney helps in the Progressive Farms greenhouse, across from Progressive Gardens on Oleander Drive. In addition to integrating a flock into the system at Progressive Farms, Mooney led a workshop about backyard chickens May 3, detailing the preparation and maintenance required. A City of Wilmington ordinance allows chickens but requires a 20,000-square-foot tract for the fowl, with at least 10 square feet per bird. The flock must be kept in a fenced enclosure at all times. No permit is required to start a backyard coop within city limits. Chickens are social animals, so Mooney advised starting a flock with two or more birds.
“It also helps to
bridge that gap between where food comes from that’s on your table. There is such a disconnect now.”
Homework
A flock can be started with chicks or grown hens. Chicks are cheaper but require more maintenance.Chicks cannot regulate their body temperature so they must be kept at a carefully maintained temperature for four weeks. “It’s scary to raise chicks. They are so fragile,” Mooney said. Mooney recommended keeping chicks in a plastic container heated with a 250-watt bulb in a garage or on an outdoor porch. Hens start laying eggs between four and six months old and will lay one egg every day and a half for three years. Exact yield varies by breed. Mooney said the birds lay fewer eggs during winter due to shorter days and less activity. Each hen is born with all the eggs she will lay in her lifetime, ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 eggs. “There is no real reason to get a rooster unless you want to hatch eggs,” Mooney said. Coops can be stationary or mobile. A mobile coop will keep litter and manure contained but if chickens are free to roam for a few hours at dusk, they will naturally return to the coop at nightfall to sleep. Chickens can live for 10 years if given proper care. Jessi Strickland was in attendance at Mooney’s workshop. She started a backyard flock in March after seeing chicks advertised on Craigslist. Strickland said she is still learning how to care for the flock but the benefits outweigh the challenges. “I never thought of myself as a person who would want chickens or even like birds very much but I love them. They’re so much fun,” Strickland said. email miriah@luminanews.com
Nailing hot topics with industry insiders
Green Rental Community Tour
Fair Housing Workshop
African American Artisans Lecture
Cape Fear Green Building Alliance May 14, 6-8 p.m. 1400 S. 2nd St.
Cape Fear Housing Coalition May 15, 10 a.m. to noon 203 Government Center Drive
Bellamy Mansion May 15, 6:30 p.m. 503 Market St.
Renters interested in sustainable options can tour reclaimed oneand two-bedroom apartments in the South Front Rental Community. Conveniently located downtown, the community features more than 200 units with polished concrete floors, terra cotta walls, poured concrete countertops and a shared rooftop community garden. For more information, visit www.cfgba.org
Cape Fear Housing Coalition Attorney Jack Holtzman will explain rights and responsibilities under fair housing laws for renters, homeowners, landlords and housing advocates. Topics will include property coverage, avenues to make complaints or request help and policies regarding gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender tenants. The workshop is free. Advance registration is preferred. To register, contact Olivia Dorsey at 910-442-6042 or old2287@uncw.edu
Catherine Bishir, author of “Bellamy Mansion: An Antebellum Architectural Treasure” and “North Carolina Architecture,” will discuss her new book, “Crafting Lives.” The book explores the work and lives of North Carolina’s African American artisans, who built many of the state’s cities from 1770 to 1900. The event is free, but a $5 donation is suggested. Call the Bellamy for more information at 910-251-3700.
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Builder John Buechele recently completed a renovation of the Seapath Tower first floor lounge and entryway, which was the first renovation of the space since the building opened in 1973.
By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer
Walking through the lobby and first-floor common areas of Seapath Tower is drastically different for the building’s residents after craftsman builder John Buechele and his team completed the first renovation of the space since it opened in 1973. Knocking out walls, moving bars, tearing out flooring and reconfiguring the layout were all part of Buechele and property manager David Foster’s plan for the first-floor entryways and gathering space. The result is what Buechele called Shaker style with a refined nautical feel. Two of the materials used throughout the space, old-growth cherry wood and stainless steel, were chosen to emulate the classically sleek lines of the sailboats docked outside the building’s door. “I took a lot of inspiration from the boats in the marina out there,” Buechele said. “I tried to look for something that was going to be close to mahogany, which is used on a lot of boats, and if you look
at the boat rails and the cherry it is pretty close. Then you see the stainless steel on the boats and the same thing here.” No corners were cut in preparing the custom cherry handrails, moldings, cabinets, windowsills and wainscoting panel borders as Buechele applied seven coats of an oil and marine varnish mix to each piece, and added a teak oil finish. The old bar was one of the only focal points in the room as it was attached to a floor-to-ceiling cabinet that divided the middle of the room. The new quartz bar is still a focal point, but it has been relocated to the far side of the space to open the floor plan and allow more of the marina and Motts Channel to command the view. “That was the big ah-ha moment that opened everything up,” Buechele said. Other new features include full LED lighting, sand-colored ceramic tile floor, all new pieces from Rose Brothers Furniture, original photography wall art and lightly shimmering sky blue stucco walls. Seapath Tower property
manager David Foster said a change in the property’s governing board renewed the push to renovate the first floor. “The board changed three years ago with a whole new dynamic and they set out to get the money and get it done,” Foster said. “This is what they envisioned and that is what they got.” Rick Pendal’s father was one of the first to buy into Seapath Tower before it was constructed, and during a stop through the first floor to admire the renovations, Pendale said the building now looks better than it ever has. Buechele’s work on the interior
is not the only renovation work the tower has seen lately, as the entire exterior of the building was repainted and the landscaping refurbished. The whole package has helped bring the glamour of Seapath back, Buechele said. “The building is iconic and one of the prominent things you see when you come on the beach,” he said. “It has given the tenants, especially the older ones, a legacy because they have made this an amazing space they can enjoy and their kids can enjoy after that.” email cole@luminanews.com
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Riverfront Farmers’ Market
Mondays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located in the Town Municipal Complex Market runs through Labor Day
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Sherman’s Lagoon
Hopelessness • Rage, uncontrolled anger, seeking
revenge
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There’s a lagoon called Kapupu near the island of Kapupu in the sunny North Pacific just west of the Elabaob Islands in the Palauan archipelago of Micronesia. Sherman the Shark, his wife, Megan, and a host of other ocean occupants call it home. Occasionally, the hairless beach apes with their so-called civilized human ways try to encroach on the Lagoonies’ tropical paradise. So, there’s bound to be high jinks in this coral-reef heaven...
• Acting reckless or
engaging in risky
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seemingly without thinking • Feeling
trapped, like there’s no way
alcohol or drug use • Withdrawing out • Increased
from friends, family and society •
Anxiety, agitation, unable to
sleep or sleeping all the time Dramatic mood changes •
Expressing no
reason for living; no sense of purpose in life
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CROSSWORD Across 1. Cy Young, e.g. 6. Last call? 10. Assassinated 15. Show of hands, maybe 19. Pinker steak 20. Code type 21. Milk: Prefix 22. Water-soluble compound 23. Play about a dragonslayer’s reverie? (with “A”)
Down 1. Big name in fashion 2. Relinquishes 3. Devoted 4. ___ gestae 5. Clobber 6. Circus employee 7. “Gladiator” setting 8. The “p” in m.p.g. 9. Benefit 10. Chip off the old block 11. Bar order 12. “___ du lieber!” 13. “The Addams Family” cousin 14. Nurses 15. Engine sound 16. Hydrox rival 17. Ballet move 18. Flimsy, as an excuse 24. Big Apple attraction, with “the” 25. Back of the neck 26. Fourth-largest city in Minnesota 32. Salinger dedicatee 34. Identify 36. Desires 37. Clothing line 40. Bother 42. City in Uttar Pradesh
27. Mad. ___ 28. “It’s ___ real!” 29. Gutter locale 30. “___ on $45 a Day” 31. Endangered goose 33. Mouth, in slang 35. According to last testament 38. Adherents 39. Dilly 41. Protect 46. ___ de mer 49. “Mamma ___!” 50. Cousin of -trix
43. A pint, maybe 44. Haul 45. Armageddon 47. Many of the Marshall Islands 48. Head, for short 49. Catalan painter Joan 50. Addis Ababa’s land: Abbr. 52. Barter 53. Shack 54. ___ school 55. Character in “As You Like It” 56. Encourages 57. Bayonet 58. Sheryl of rock 62. Addition 64. Chambers 66. Arrange information again 67. Air letters? 68. ___ Domingo 69. Temperature of the ozone layer, abbr. 70. “Go, ___!” 72. Nowy ___, Polish town 74. Beach sights 77. Puts up with 78. Wandering ones 80. Column crossers 81. Brit. record label 84. 1950’s political inits.
Shakespeare’s First Drafts by Myles Mellor 51. Claw 52. Play about a wheelerdealer going soft? 58. ___-Magnon 59. Blatant 60. Fix, as leftovers 61. “Bolero” composer 63. Within reach 65. Literary magazine founded in 1900 71. “Island of the Blue Dolphins” author and family 73. Repulsive ones
86. Charlotte-toRaleigh dir. 88. Fold, spindle or mutilate 89. Dutch city 90. Country rtes. 91. Data compression method, for short 92. Chicken 93. It has many keys: Abbr. 94. Wallop 100. Sci-fi weaponry 101. University in St. Paul 102. Island in Essex 104. Catnip genus 105. Make fit 106. End of a threat 108. Horse opera 110. Corpulent 111. Charity, often 112. Make sense, with “up” 114. After 115. High in the Andes 116. Messy dresser 117. Make out 119. Alone 121. Are, in Aragón 124. PC linkup 125. Guerrilla group in Uganda, for short 126. Dash abbr. 127. “Awesome!”
75. “Watch out!” 76. Hospital chain near Atlanta 79. Hesitant 82. Town in western Peru 83. On the train 85. Beau 87. Actor Arnold 88. Play about spouses who kill a duke? (with “The”) 95. Befuddle 96. “Der Ring ___ Nibelungen”
97. “___ Girls” 98. Moray, e.g. 99. Firm that flips products 101. Big pig 103. Gay Talese’s “___ the Sons” 107. Catches 109. Fizzy drink 113. Reverse, e.g. 114. Strolls 118. Rash goddesses 120. Be an omen of 122. Pandowdy, e.g.
For answers, see page B3 123. Play about a plane crash survivor? 128. “Cut it out!” 129. ___ show 130. ___ line (major axis of an elliptical orbit) 131. Dorothy’s dog, and namesakes 132. Keith of country 133. Tangle 134. Clarified butter in India 135. Cognizant
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Loaves
Pastor Keith Louthan, Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church Little Chapel On the Boardwalk Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 Early Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m. St. Andrew’s On-The-Sound Episcopal The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector 101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. St. James episcopal church Mt. Lebanon Chapel (Near Airlie Gardens)
8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Wrightsville Beach Baptist church Keith Louthan, church pastor 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 Traditional Service: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School: 10:10-11 a.m. Celebration Services: 11:10 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Wrightsville United Methodist Church Bob Bauman, senior pastor 4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471 Worship Services: 8:30, 9:45, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. St. Therese Catholic church Father Joe Vetter 209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471 Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Monday, noon; Tuesday, 6 p.m.; Wednesday – Thursday noon; Thursday noon followed by Eucharistic Adoration St. Mark Catholic Church Father Steve Carlson 1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. en español Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Mass: 6 p.m. Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. followed by Adoration and noon Benediction Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
with Chip Brogden
Many Christians wonder why their circumstances are so difficult. They wonder why things never seem to go their way. They wonder why everything seems to rise up and challenge them. The Cross explains why things seem to get increasingly difficult for us the farther down the Narrow Path we go. Assuming we are not living in sin and our heart is right before God, when we no longer “feel” as we once did, does it mean something is wrong? Many Christians would answer yes, something must be wrong. Should we then ask the Lord to restore our good feelings? Again, many Christians, misled into thinking the Christian life should be one continuous string of mountain-top experiences, would say yes. On the contrary, we should realize that the Lord intends for us to walk by faith, and this is contrary to walking by how we feel. In order to teach us, the Lord frequently permits us to have a number of spiritual experiences in the beginning of our training. Or, we may hear His voice plainly telling us what to do and where to go. This, of course, is necessary for children who cannot know otherwise. But over time these experiences become less and less frequent. Why? Because He wishes for us to walk with Him without the benefit of a spiritual experience or a good feeling or a clear voice. Now, in order to walk with Him, we must learn to do so based on relationship. “We walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor. 5:7). Here is the problem
Faith vs. Feelings
with walking by feelings. If I feel spiritual today, then I will pray, sing, read the Scriptures, and witness with great fervor. But if I feel unspiritual today, then I will do nothing. If this is how we live then we should see that it does not matter whether our feelings are good or bad, or if they result in good works or no works. Either way, we are still living based on how we feel and not based on our union with Christ. Even my “good works,” if solely motivated by how I feel, are rooted in Self. They are just as self-centered as my evil works. My feelings, whether they are good, bad, or indifferent, are in the domain of Self, and Self with all its feelings must be delivered over to death. It does not mean a Christian should be totally devoid of feeling, but it means a disciple of the Lord is not ruled by feeling. The Apostle Paul referred to himself as a “prisoner of the Lord” (Ephesians 4:1). This is the practical application of the Cross. Only prisoners carry the Cross — “free” men do not. Those who love themselves will never take it up, for it means you have the sentence of Death in you. Obviously this does not “feel” good, so those who live by how they feel will find it unbearable. It is intended to bring my life to an end so that I may pass through death and come onto Resurrection ground. This is the purpose of all God’s dealings with us as disciples. The sooner we become the Lord’s prisoner, the sooner we will see His purpose realized in us.
Chip was born and raised in North Carolina and currently lives and writes in upstate New York with his wife, Karla. Connect with his blog and share your thoughts at www.ChipBrogden.com
Living H2O Family
My children you have been one family since the flood What makes each of you different is your DNA and blood You are the same because your heart is focused on your Lord When you sing together there is a harmonious chord Families have times together that may cause strife But as you pray together your focus is on life No matter what the evil one throws at you all Together you will stand and come against the fall You are not from the same earthly mother Yet each of you feel and act like sister and brother The future you have and the love you share It is easy for others to stand back and not care Yet the family stands together now and forever From the path they share will they depart? Never! Your love for one another is from your heart As you share it with others from you it will not depart Stay close to your family when hard times come When you are together make sure you have fun
C a rl W a t e r s
(Prov 17:2 NRSV) A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully, and will share the inheritance as one of the family. (Mat 25:40 NRSV) And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’ (1 Cor 8:12 NRSV) But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. (Gal 6:10 NRSV) So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith. (1 Pet 2:17 NRSV) Honor everyone. Love the family of believers. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
Beth Simcha Messianic Jewish Congregation Congregational Leader/ Rabbi Marty Schilsky 7957 Market St. Wilmington, N.C. 28411 910-681-0117 Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday
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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-256-6569 ext 100 • classifieds@luminanews.com L E G A L N O T I C ES 13 SP 615 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Charles Lee Bryant and Wendolyn J. Saunders to Michael L. Riddle, Trustee(s), which was dated April 27, 2006 and recorded on April 27, 2006 in Book 5013 at Page 409, New Hanover 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 May 13, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 25A of Section 1 of Stoneybrook, as shown upon the map thereof prepared by Jack G. Stocks, Registered Land Surveyor, and recorded in Map Book 19, Page 54 of New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 137 Stoneybrook Road, Wilmington, NC 28411. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). 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. 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 Charles Lee Bryant and Wendolyn J Saunders. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state 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. 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.: 13-08697-FC01 May 1 and 8, 2014 12 SP 486 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Tricia Biggs and Herbert Hicks, Jr to Shapiro & Kreisman, Trustee(s), which was dated May 11, 2005 and recorded on May 24, 2005 in Book 4818 at Page 963, New Hanover 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 May 13, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 36, Portisde Village Subdivision, as shown on map of same recorded in Map Book 39 at Page 118 in the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description of same. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 403 Mainship Court, Carolina Beach, NC 28428. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). 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. 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 Herbert Hicks Jr and Tricia Biggs. 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 upon
10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state 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. 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.: 11-19793-FC01 May 1 and 8, 2014 1129781
Land Transfer Tax. The Property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior rights, interests, liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. 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 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 its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Hutchens, Senter, Kellam & Pettit, P.A., Substitute Trustee By: Lauren S. Thurmond, Esq. Attorney for Hutchens, Senter, Kellam & Pettit, P.A. Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 12497 Charlotte, NC 28220-2497 Telephone: (704) 362-9255 Assistant/Deputy Clerk of Superior Court May 1 and 8, 2014
14-SP-200 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust executed by Center 149, LLC n/k/a Britt Motorsports, LLC (“Borrower”) dated June 3, 2008, and recorded on June 4, 2008 in Book 5320, Page 806 of the New Hanover County Public Registry (“Deed of Trust”); and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the New Hanover County Courthouse, in Wilmington, North Carolina, on TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 at 12:00 NOON all of Borrower’s rights to the property described herein below and in the Deed of Trust, together with all appurtenances, royalties, mineral rights, oil and gas rights, crops, timber, all diversion payments or third party payments made to crop producers, and all existing and future improvements, structures, fixtures, and replacements that may now, or at any time in the future, be part of the real estate, and any and all water wells, water, ditches, reservoirs, reservoir sites and damns located on the real estate and all riparian and water rights associated with the property, however established (collectively, the “Property”). The real property is located in New Hanover County and is more particularly described as follows: BEING ALL of Lot 5, Section 1, Green Meadows Subdivision, as shown on a map of same duly recorded in Map Book 32, Page 332, of the New Hanover County Registry, to which map reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Present Record Owner: Center 149, LLC (n/k/a Britt Motorsports, LLC) Tax Parcel ID numbers: R05007004-010-000 The terms of the sale are that the Property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. 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. In the event that the note holder or its intended assignee is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and any
NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NUMBER: 13 SP 852 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF MELANIE P. MANGUM and DONALD MANGUM MORTGAGOR/GRANTOR JOHN B. ADCOCK, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Book 5734, page 704 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE JASON M. FEARON and, RYAN P. DONOHUE, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF RENA C. FEARON (aka RENA F. KANDLER) File 2013-251, Surrogate’s Court of the State of New York, Jefferson County BENEFICIARY & NOTEHOLDER H. KENNETH STEPHENS, II, GUARDIAN AD LITEM for minor children of Rena C. Fearon, deceased. As recorded in Book 5215, Page 1585, New Hanover County Registry: Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Melanie P. Mangum and Donald Mangum (original mortgagor) to Donald G. Hunt, Jr., Trustee, dated on or about August 1, 2007 and recorded August 2, 2007 in Book 5215, Page 1585, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made for failure to satisfy the indebtedness evidenced by the Note and Deed of Trust as required therein and for failure to satisfy other obligations under the Deed of Trust, and, pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at 2:00 P.M. ON THE 9TH DAY OF MAY, 2014 at the New Hanover County Courthouse, in Wilmington, North Carolina, the following described property: BEGINNING at the corner of Lots 9 and 10 in the Western line of Georgia Avenue and running thence northwardly along the Western line of Georgia Avenue 90’ to the mid¬-point of Lot 11 in said Western line of Georgia Avenue. Thence at right angles with Georgia Avenue westwardly to the mid-point of
the line between Lots 11 and 5, thence southwardly along said line between Lots 11 and 5, 90’ to the corner of Lots 3, 4, 9, and 10. Thence eastwardly along the dividing line of Lots 9 and 10, 100’ to the point of BEGINNING. Same being all of Lot 10 and the Southern half of Lot 11 in Block 205 according to the plan of the Northern Section of Carolina Beach prepared by M.H. Lander, C.E., and duly recorded in Map Book 3, page 67 in the office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina. The record owner(s) of the property as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds office not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this notice is Melanie P. Mangum. 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, unpaid assessments, special assessments, including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure and unpaid ad valorem taxes, all easements, right of ways and other matters of public record. The highest bidder at the sale will be required to make a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) which must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of sale and the balance upon confirmation of the sale. If the highest bidder fails to make the required cash deposit at the sale, the substitute trustee holding the sale shall at the same time and place again offer the property for sale. If the highest bidder at any sale or resale or any upset bidder fails to pay the balance upon said confirmation, said bidder shall be liable for the balance in accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. §45-21.30(d) and (e). The sale will be reported to the court and will remain open for advance or upset bids for a period of ten (10) days. If no advance or upset bids are filed with the Clerk of Superior Court, the sale will be confirmed. In the Trustee’s discretion, the sale may be delayed for up to one (1) hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 of the North Carolina General Statutes. The purchaser of the Property described above shall pay the Clerk’s Commission in the amount of $.45 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up to a maximum amount of $500.00), required by Section 7A-308(a) (1) of the North Carolina General Statutes. If the purchaser of the above described property is someone other than the Beneficiary under the deed of trust, the purchaser shall also pay, to the extent applicable, the land transfer tax of one percent (1%) of the purchase price. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of New Hanover County. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the Landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termi-
nation. This the 8th day of April, 2014. John B. Adcock, Substitute Trustee Adcock Law Firm, P.A. 202 E. Academy Street PO Box 1478 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 Phone: 919-552-6600 Facsimile: 919-552-4227 May 1 and 8, 2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 168 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Aaron P. Bell, an unmarried man to Daniel D. Hornfeck, Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of October, 2009, and recorded in Book 5442, Page 1658, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on May 13, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 75R SARATOGA PLACE, Section 1, Phase 1, as shown on map recorded in Map Book 35 at Page 273 of the New Hanover County Registry. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4826 Grouse Woods Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411. Parcel ID: R03514-004-008-000 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a) (1). 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/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (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. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1130893 (FC.CH) May 1 and 8, 2014 14-SP-71 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by John Umbach and Helen Umbach, dated August 16, 2007 and recorded on August 22, 2007 in Book No. 5223 at Page 189 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at New Hanover County Courthouse, Wilmington, North Carolina on May 13, 2014 at 11:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Wilmington, County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 503 Montego Ct, Wilmington, NC 28411. Tax Parcel ID: R04400-001-091-000 Present Record Owners: John Umbach, Elaine Ovsak, Steven Ovsak, James Kochis and Tracy Kochis. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. 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. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s
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L E G A L N O T I C ES Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)7444444, 113470-01145 P1090989 5/1, 05/08/2014
13-SP-577 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Brian N. Edwards, dated May 24, 2007 and recorded on May 29, 2007 in Book No. 5188 at Page 330 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at New Hanover County Courthouse, Wilmington, North Carolina on May 13, 2014 at 11:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Wilmington, County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 6716 Low Bush Court, Wilmington, NC 28405 Tax Parcel ID: R04315-010-009000 Present Record Owners: Brian N. Edwards The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. 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. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009.
lenged 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.
Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)7444444, 113470-01051 P1090990 5/1, 05/08/2014
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14 SP 73 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Charles Callanan and Julie Callanan a/k/a Julia Callanan to PBRE, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated April 24, 2006 and recorded on April 28, 2006 in Book 5013 at Page 2359, New Hanover 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 May 13, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 17 of Tidalholm at Tidewater Plantation Subdivision, Section 1, as the same appears on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 34 at Pages 371 & 372 of the New Hanover County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 6908 Lipscomb Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). 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. 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 Julia F. Callanan. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state 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. 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 chal-
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.: 13-26212-FC01 May 1 and 8, 2014
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Amanda B. Yerdon a/k/a Amanda Blackwell Yerdon and Derek R. Yerdon a/k/a Derek Robert Yerdon, dated March 26, 2008 and recorded on March 31, 2008 in Book No. 5296 at Page 2012 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at New Hanover County Courthouse, Wilmington, North Carolina on May 14, 2014 at 10:00AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Wilmington, County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 702 Paisley Court, Wilmington, NC 28409. Tax Parcel ID: R07108-001-024-000 Present Record Owners: Amanda B. Yerdon a/k/a Amanda Blackwell Yerdon and Derek R. Yerdon a/k/a Derek Robert Yerdon. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. 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. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)7444444, 112471-00469 P1091279 5/1, 05/08/2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 193 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Norman Wells, Jr., (Norman Wells, Jr., Deceased) (PRESENT
RECORD OWNER(S): Angelina T. Helms, August S. Wells, Timothy W. Wells and Norman J. Wells) to Tapalian & Tadros P.C., Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of May, 2007, and recorded in Book 5194, Page 1425, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on May 13, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the city of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Beginning in the eastern line of second street 40 feet southwardly from the southeastern intersection of second and Meares Streets; thence Eastwardly parallel with Meares Street 99 feet, thence southwardly parallel with second street 36 feet, thence Westwardly parallel with Meares Street 99 feet to the eastern line of second street; thence Northwardly along the eastern line of second street 36 feet to the beginning the same being a part of Lots 1 and 2, in Block 4, being the same property designated as No. 6 in a deed from A.M McKoy, receiver, et al, to R.R Stone, which deed is recorded in Book 243, Page 175, New Hanover County Registry being the same property described in deed to Herbert Moskowitz And Evelyn Cohen recorded in Book 513, Page 339 of the New Hanover County Registry. Tax ID #: R05413-018-002-000 By fee simple deed from Hazel McCormick and Marion McCormick and Faye W. Blanton and Robert A. Blanton and Norman Wells, Jr., administrator of the Estate of Norman Wells, Sr. As set forth in deed Book 3010, Page 60 and recorded on 8/7/2001, New Hanover County Records. The source deed as stated above is the last record of vesting filed for this property. There have been no vesting changes since the date of the above referenced source. Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 1103 South Second Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). 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/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (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. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1130792 (FC.CH) May 1 and 8, 2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 194 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Christopher M. Mann and Karin L. Mann to Calder and Calder, Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of July, 2005, and recorded in Book 4879, Page 3260, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on May 13, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: That the real estate located in the County of NEW HANOVER, State of NORTH CAROLINA, more particularly described as follows: All of Lot 4 in Ocean Forest Lakes Subdivision, Section 3, as the same is shown on map recorded in Map Book 46 at Page 359 in the New Hanover County, Registry, TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO all of the rights, covenants, easements, conditions and restrictions contained in the Declaration recorded in Book 4528 at Page 342 and following pages in said Registry, and all amendments and supplements thereto, and being one of the lots described in the deed recorded in Book 4672 at Page 571 in said Registry. Parcel ID: R08112-004-020-000 Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 7604 Clark Hill Road, Wilmington, NC 28412 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).
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/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (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. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1127353 (FC.CH) May 1 and 8, 2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 13 SP 896 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by David J. Goza and Monica M. Goza (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): David Goza) to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), dated the 3rd day of June, 2004, and recorded in Book 4356, Page 231, and Re-recorded in Book 4539, Page 782, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilming-
ton, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on May 20, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All of Lot 15 of Federal Point Marina & Yacht Club as shown on the map or plat entitled “Federal Point Marina and Yacht Club” recorded in Map Book 35, Page 356, in the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 100 Rougue Cove Drive, Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). 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/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (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. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hsbfirm.com Case No: 1114897 (FC.FAY) May 8 and 15, 2014
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L E G A L N O T I C ES 14 SP 44 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Mary B. Thurman to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated June 23, 2010 and recorded on June 30, 2010 in Book 5494 at Page 2606 and rerecorded/ modified/corrected on August 19, 2013 in Book 5763, Page 25, New Hanover 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 May 20, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 31 Pine Valley Estates, Inc., Section 1, as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 5, Page 126, New Hanover County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 310 Pine Valley Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). 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. 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 All Lawful Heirs of Mary B. Thurman. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state 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. 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.: 12-04724-FC02 May 8 and 15, 2014
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 220 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mary W. Belser to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 18th day of June, 2010, and recorded in Book 5493, Page 1581, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on May 20, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 10 of Deerbrook Single Family Subdivision as shown on plat recorded in Map Book 39 at Page 4 of the New Hanover County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 725 Grathwol Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). 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/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (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. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DIS-
CHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hsbfirm.com Case No: 1130859 (FC.FAY) May 8 and 15, 2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 207 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Claude Young Alexander and Lynn W. Alexander to Judy H. Woody, Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of May, 2005, and recorded in Book 4823, Page 533, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on May 20, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 158, Section 3, Alamosa Place Subdivision, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 38, Page 39 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements thereon said property located at 2720 Sapling Circle, Wilmington, NC 28411. Parcel ID Number: R03500-008-007-000 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). 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/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (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. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1119885 (FC.CH) May 8 and 15, 2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 13 SP 1209 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Valerie Coleman-Rose to Fuss and Fairley, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of July, 2004, and recorded in Book 4423, Page 741, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on May 20, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 284, Section 13 Quail Woods as shown on a revised map recorded in Map Book 36 at Page 114 and Map Book 36 at Page 335 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1600 Basset Court, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). 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/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this prop-
erty is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (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. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1125377 (FC.FAY) May 8 and 15, 2014 13-CVS-002208 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF New Hanover IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Springleaf Financial Services of North Carolina F/N/A American General Financial Services, Inc, Plaintiff, vs. Jacquelyn W. Brown, William E. Brown, Tamara R. Cornish, as trustee, Defendants. UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Order and Judgment issued by the Superior Court Judge, filed on April 7, 2014, in the abovecaptioned matter and pursuant to applicable law, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the New Hanover Courthouse, North Carolina, on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., that certain parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in City of Wilmington, County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the Nothern line of Grace Street [formerly Mulberry Street] 100 feet Westwardly from its intersection with the Western line of 13th Street, running thence westwardly along the Northern line of Grace Street 70 feet; thence northwardly parallel with 13th Street 70 feet, more or less, to the Southern line of Gwyn Street; running thence
Eastwardly along the Southern line of Gwyn Street 70 feet, more or less, to a point that is located 100 feet Westwardly from the Western line of 13th Street, running thence Southwardly parallel with 13th Street and always 100 feet Westwardly therefrom 70 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning; the same being a part of what is generally known as block 214-1/2 of the City of Wilmington and said block being located between Bay Street on the West; Gwyn Street on the North; 13th Street on the East; and Grace Street on the South, all as shown on the official plan of the City of Wilmington prepared by James and Brown in 1870 Address of Property: 1211 Grace Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 Present Record Owner: Jacquelyn W. Brown. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event that the Owner and Holder is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Substitute Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. Section 7A-308 (a) (1). The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If the Substitute 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 sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Substitute Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee, in his sole discretion, if he believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Tamara R. Cornish Substitute Trustee 112895.01517 P1091888 5/8, 05/15/2014 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William Spackman, Jr. of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 25th day of July 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 24th day of April 2014. Kenneth W. Spackman, Executor 2114 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28403 4/24/2014, 5/01, 08, 15/2014
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER In the Matter of the Estate of KATHERINE PEAY HOYT, Deceased
BEFORE THE CLERK 14-E-473 NOTICE TO CREDITORS MARK A. HOYT, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of KATHERINE PEAY HOYT, deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit same to the said Mark A. Hoyt at the address set out below on or before July 31, 2014, or this Notice may be pleaded in bar of any payment or recovery of same. All persons indebted to said decedent will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below. This the 24th day of April 2014. MARK A. HOYT, Executor Estate of KATHERINE PEAY HOYT, Deceased c/o MARSHALL, WILLIAMS & GORHAM, L.L.P. 14 South Fifth Street Post Office Drawer 2088 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-2088 4/24/2014, 5/01, 08, 15/2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Jonathan T. Reibman, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o Jill L. Raspet, 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 11th day of August, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 8th day of May, 2014. Rita S. Reibman, Executrix of the Estate of Jonathan T. Reibman Jill L. Raspet Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301 Wilmington, NC 28401 May 8, 15, 22, 29
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