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FEMA grant elevates WB house out of floodplain, offers possible insurance benefits By Terry Lane Staff Writer

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Kati Running, along with father Robert Running, install new bricks for the labyrinth at Harbor Way Gardens in Wrightsville Beach on Wednesday, March 13. The labyrinth is one of the new features that will be showcased on the Azalea Garden Tour in April.

In time for the Azalea Fest, Harbor Way Gardens gets new features, adds new live oak By Terry Lane Staff Writer

After several months of fundraising and diligent work, volunteers are nearing completion of the renovation of Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Way Gardens, which has been closed since it suffered extensive damage during last September’s Hurricane Florence. And the renovations are coming just in time, as the garden is one of the stops on the Azalea Garden Tour during the weekend of April 5-7. Not only will Harbor Way Garden be ready to take visitors in April, it will have some new features to debut for visitors, said Elise Running, a member of the Harbor Island Garden Club, which oversees maintenance

of the garden. On Wednesday, volunteers planted a new live oak in the garden after the Oleander Company donated the tree worth at least $8,000, Running said. After losing 20 trees following Hurricane Florence, Running said the garden needed additional tree cover. However, the most interactive new feature at the garden will be the newly-installed labyrinth, where visitors will be able to follow a maze-like path around the circular structure. Lining the brick paths of the labyrinth will be dwarf mondo grass, Running said. Another new feature will be a “fragrance garden,” which will be located near the

With Hurricane Florence in the rear view mirror, but worries about the damage the next storm could do, construction workers last week used a latticework of wooden pilings and steel beams to elevate a house on the Wrightsville Beach south end. The project, funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will help prevent future losses, and possibly help Wrightsville Beach’s flood insurance rates. FEMA is paying nearly $170,000 to elevate the house at 9 Water Street, which is one of three houses on the island that qualified for the grant, but the owners were the only ones to accept the grant and raise the house. To qualify for the FEMA grant, the house has to have suffered from repetitive losses from prior storms or flooding events. The houses eligible for the grant are identified by FEMA, said Tony Wilson, Wrightsville Beach planning and parks director,

which then notifies the town about the grant. Elevating flood-prone homes out of the floodplain can have an overall positive effect on the town’s insurance rate, said John Buechele, of the Buechele Building Group, which oversaw the project on the house. “It makes the town more resilient to storms and reduces the overall amount of catastrophic damage and the cost it takes to repair,” Buechele said. “Towns are rated by how many structures are nonconforming with the floodplain. The more houses they flood proof and get out of the floodplain, the lower

the insurance rate is for the whole town.” The Buechele Building Group has made a speciality out of elevating houses out of the flood plain, raising three in Carolina Beach last year and with two more planned for houses on Bald Head Island. And while two other houses in Wrightsville Beach were identified by FEMA for the grant, neither owner signed up for the program, Town Manager Tim Owens said, adding that owners can have different reasons for not wanting to elevate the house. n See ELEVATE Page 2

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Richard Marks, of TKF House Movers, uses a unified jacking machine to raise the house at 9 Water St. in Wrightsville Beach. The house was elevated 11 feet off the ground and funded by a grant from FEMA.

Photo Courtesy of Laura Glantz

Sonni Hönscheid in route to her 2018 championship at the Carolina Cup.

Champ Sonni Hönscheid to defend Carolina Cup title NCPressRelease.org G e r m a n y ’s S o n n i Hönscheid, winner of the women’s Paddle League World Title in 2018, returns to North Carolina April 24-28 to defend her Carolina Cup Championship. The Carolina Cup is one of the world’s largest paddle festivals, featuring races, clinics, expos, and entertainment, with athletes attending from over 20 nations and virtually every state in the USA. Competitors include Olympians, world-record

holders, champions, professionals, amateurs, and first-time paddlers. All races begin and end at Blockade Runner Beach Resort, the official resort of the Carolina Cup. During the 2018 season, Sonni Hönscheid’s power and speed were astonishing, winning four of the top five major races and accumulating enough points to lock up the Paddle League’s World Title by early July. Sonni’s goal was to win the 2018 title before the opening of her art exhibition in August, a goal she easily achieved.

“I´m still processing the whole year, it was a crazy year in many aspects. I’m proud of myself to be strong enough physically and mentally in reaching my goals in winning the “World Paddle League” title before I had the opening of my art exhibition. The days were too short, and I had to be really strict with myself in making all this happen. 2018 was a great year, but also a very hard year,” she said. On the North Sea island of Sylt, Germany, Hönscheid’s n See SONNI Page 2

UNCW Ranked Among Best Graduate Schools The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s master’s degree programs in nursing and public administration each moved up 12 places on the U.S. News & World Report list of “2020 Best Graduate Schools,” the university announced today. Three other programs – social work, education and part-time M.B.A. – also made the Best Graduate Schools list. “UNCW’s commitment to growth with quality is exemplified by our graduate programs which aim to meet the needs of the current and future workforce in North Carolina and beyond,” said Chancellor Jose V. Sartarelli. “With the recent elevation to the Carnegie classification ‘Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity,’ we fully expect to continue this trajectory of success.” For this ranking, U.S. News considered graduate programs that are not conducted exclusively online. The nursing, education and part-time M.B.A. rankings were based on academic and institutional data submitted by the schools, as well as peer assessment. The public administration and social work programs were ranked based on peer assessment. UNCW has consistently been recognized for excellence and value – cornerstones of the university’s Strategic Plan. The university earned other laudable recognitions from U.S. News for 2019, ranking 8th in the nation among “2019 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs,” 6th among public universities and 15th overall on a list of “Best Regional Universities in the South”; 5th most innovative public university in the South; and 9th in the region among “Best Colleges for Veterans.” In addition to the U.S. News rankings, UNCW was named a Best Southeastern School by The Princeton Review and was one of only four UNC System schools featured in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019, a publication that highlights the nation’s “best and most interesting” colleges and universities.

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Yard of the Month

The March 2019 Harbor Island Garden Club yard of the month was awarded to Joan Gillings at 10 East Oxford St.

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“Some may want to eventually tear the house down,” Owens said. “It has to be considered whether it's even worth raising some older houses. There’s a lot of reasons that can come into play.” However, the project on Water Street is difPhoto courtesy of Elise Running ferent than the project at 5 W. Fayetteville Crews plant a live oak tree in Harbor Way Gardens on Wednesday, March 13. The live oak tree, thought St., which is also being raised. However, that to be worth more than $8,000, was donated by the Oleander Company. house was already out of the flood zone, and is being elevated so that additional two addi“The perennials are just coming above the tional stories can be added underneath what ground,” Running said. “We had to do some- was once a single story house. The Buechele Continued from Page 1 labyrinth. The garden will feature Witherspoon thing to boost some interest and add some Building Group will be adding a second floor to the Water Street house, as it did with a roses that have been selected for their aroma, color.” The gardens will also have two new house in Carolina Beach as well. The project Running said. benches. One of which was donated by Natalie will take months to complete, Buechele said. There’s also a new water feature, which was Johnson and her family and will honor her installed just before the storm, but survived late father, William D. Johnson, who many without damage. More shrubbery is also coming for the gar- knew as “Bill.” Additionally, paintings created by Plein Air den, said Running, adding that Harbor Island Garden Club members have developed a artists at several of the tour gardens will be on unique way to add interest to the garden before display for purchase at Harbor Way Gardens the tour. Members will place potted annuals in on Sunday, April 7 from 1 - 4 pm. Harbor Way Gardens will be one of the stops locations around Harbor Way Gardens, adding on the annual Azalea Garden Tour, from April color to the garden. 5-7.

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Elevating a house also allows more extensive remodeling of the structure. Currently, structure that’s not conforming to current ordinance can only have up to 50 percent of its floor space remodeled without having to comply with new requirements. However, elevating the house allows for more remodeling, since the structure will now comply with the elevation requirements, Buechele said. But Buechele said that most importantly, elevating a house in a floodplain can protect owners from what will likely be higher insurance rates in the future. “There’s a mandate that they reduce the number of supplemented policies, and eventually, insurance rates are going to be what the real market determines,” he said. “That could be a catastrophe for some people.”

The house at 5 W. Fayetteville St. was already in floodplain compliance, but the owners elevated the house in order to add two additional stories to the structure.

Photo Courtesy of Ben Thouard, Starboard

Sonni Hönscheid is the artist behind the new design of the 2019 Tikhine model standup paddleboard made by Starboard.

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birthplace and home, Sonni combines her two biggest passions: professional paddleboarding and art. An accomplished acrylic painter, Sonni’s painting style is inspired by her experiences on the ocean – bold, bright, colorful, flowing, and modern. Sonni’s artistic skills captured the attention of board manufacturer Starboard, featuring three of her designs on the Tikhine model in 2019. “I’m super stoked about making this sport even more colorful,” said Hönscheid. Organized by the Wrightsville Beach Paddle Club and sanctioned by the World Paddle Association (WPA), the 9th annual Carolina Cup is the first SUP race of the 2019 Qualifier Series, a newly formed partnership by the WPA and Association of Paddle-surf Professionals (APP). Competitors in the Carolina Cup have the opportunity to earn points to qualify for the APP World Tour and

World Championship. Races on the 2019 schedule include: 1. Graveyard Race; a grueling 13.2mile ocean and flatwater race for the elite and professional paddleboard racers; SUP; Prone; 2. Money Island Open Race; a 10-kilometer flatwater race designed for the intermediate to advanced paddler; SUP; Prone; Kayak; Surfski; OC; 3. Harbor Island Recreational Race; a 5-kilometer flatwater race for first-time to intermediate paddleboarders; SUP; Prone; 4. Graveyard Surfski and Outrigger Race; a 13.2-mile elite race starting and finishing on the sound side; Kayak; OC; Surfski; 5. The Kids Race; for children 6 to 14. The designated charity for the 2019 Carolina Cup is Nourish North Carolina, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to provide healthy food to hungry children, enabling them to succeed in the classroom and their communities.

WPD Helps to Promote Safe Summer Campaign with Coastal Kia The Wilmington Police Department and Coastal Kia are promoting a safe summer campaign for area drivers. The campaign includes a free rear-view mirror hang-tag reminding drivers to look in their cars before they lock the doors. As the hot summer months quickly approach

we want to remind motorist that 51 children died in hot cars last year across the country. If you would like a free hang-tag stop by the Wilmington Police Department main headquarters on Bess Street or the South College Road Station at 2451 S. College Road or Coastal Kia at 6103 Market Street.

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WPD charge two with heroin, cocaine and MDMA trafficking

Wrightsville Beach Police Weekly Arrest Report MONDAY, MARCH 4

The Wilmington Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit has concluded a three month investigation with the arrest of two Wilmington individuals. Investigators with the Wilmington Police Department executed a search warrant in the 1900 block of Colwell Avenue Friday where they seized 562 bags of heroin, 57 grams of cocaine, 839 MDMA pills, a stolen handgun and more than $1,000 in cash. Keiosha Lynette Judd, 35, and Charles Allen Glover,

• Michael Louis Sitnic IV, 52, was charged with public consumption.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 • Robert Lee Surles, 57, was charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver Schedule I drugs, possession with intent to sell or deliver Schedule II drugs, possession of Schedule II drugs, maintaining a vehicle for controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, DWI, driving during revocation and speeding. • Jackson Archer McDonald, 19, was charged with resisting an officer, possession of open container in a vehicle, fraudulent use of identification, underage possession of alcohol.

33, are charged with the following: • Trafficking heroin • Trafficking cocaine • Trafficking MDMA • Conspiracy to traffic cocaine, heroin, MDMA • Possession with intent to sell/distribute heroin • Possession with intent to sell/distribute cocaine • Possession with intent to sell/distribute MDMA • Maintain dwelling • Possession of drug paraphernalia

Cape Fear Museum is inviting the community to Experience STEM-ILM, an evening to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. The event will celebrate STEM partnerships in the Wilmington area and feature hands-on Science Salon experiences, a specialty cocktail, hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment. Unique experiences include:

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 • Dylan Anthony Stone, 24, was charged with DWI.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 • Izaah Khalid Kennedy, 19, was charged with driving while license revoked, simple possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce, and possession of drug paraphernalia. • James Murphy Gregg IV, 20, was charged with misdemeanor breaking and entering, injury to real property and underage possession of a malt beverage.

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• Darien Christopher Smith-Adams, 22, was charged with simple possession of marijuana less than ½ ounce and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 10 • Lauren Elizabeth Derbyshire, 21, was charged with DWI and failure to burn headlamps.

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• Ryan Birtles, 37, was charged with DWI, exceeding safe speed and failure to maintain lane.

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• Charles Bernard McCartney, 40, was charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver Schedule I drugs, possession with intent to sell or deliver Schedule IV drugs, possession of Schedule I drugs, DWI, reckless driving and stop light violation.

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Explore health through virtual reality with the NHRMC Innovation Team Artificial intelligence learning with nCino Cyber currency with tekMountain Corning’s fiber optics process modeled through candy Facial recognition and augmented reality sandbox from Lapetus Solutions GE Nuclear Power Plant PRISM mock-up MarineQuest underwater remotely operated vehicle demonstration Wired Wizards student robot team Meet Astronaut

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Lawrence J. DeLuca Tesla Model X

Skytown Brewing will be on hand to discuss the science of smoking BBQ and brewing, as well as sample sliders and local craft beer. Pine Valley Market will be catering with fun, STEMthemed hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails. Live entertainment will be provided by the School Boys band and the Dance Element of Wilmington. Tickets are $20 for Museum Members and $25 for Non-Members and may be purchased online at http://bit.ly/ STEM-ILMtickets. Event proceeds will bring educational and inspirational STEM programming to more students and families throughout the Lower Cape Fear Region. Recognizing that 80% of jobs created in the next decade will require math and science skills, Museum education programs are designed to spark curiosity and build enthusiasm for learning, increase familiarity with scientific settings and promote ease of family science discussions. “Committed to community service and inspiring the next

Week of March 4 - March 10, 2019 Single & Multi-family Homes

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SALES TRENDS Pleasure Island 2842828449

Topsail Island 28445

Hampstead 28443

Leland 2845128479

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Information provided by Chris Livengood, Vice President of Sales, Intracoastal Realty **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 Cape Fear Regional Association of Realtors (CFR) Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Cape Fear Realtors nor their MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Cape Fear Realtors or their MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

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Keiosha Lynette Judd •

Possession of firearm by felon • Possession of stolen firearm • 7 counts of misdemeanor child abuse Both are currently being

Charles Allen Glover held at the New Hanover County Jail. Judd received a $500,000 bond. Glover received a $750,000 bond.

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• Joshua Eugene Flannagan, 27, was charged with intoxicated and disruptive behavior.

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generation through technology and education, nCino is proud to be a part of this local STEM initiative,” said Emily Bogan, director of product management at nCino and Cape Fear Museum Associates board member.

“This event is a great way to engage our community and we hope everyone comes out to experience the fun.”

Board of Adjustment Public Notice The public shall take notice that the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2019 or as soon thereafter, in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC, to discuss the following: • An appeal to the interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance for 100 West Salisbury Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC.

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New Hanover County Schools Shows Improvement in Drop-Out Rate District Drop-Out Rate Reaches 1.32% vs. State’s 2.18% The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has announced the dropout rates for public school districts across the state. New Hanover County Schools’ drop-out rate for the past school year continues to improve as it has for the past four consecutive years. The drop rate for NHCS is 1.32% for the 2017-2018 academic year, which is a decrease from the previous year's rate of 1.48%. NHCS has shown consistent improvement in the overall drop-out rate over the past several years. The chart below shows the progression: • 2015-2016 = 1.65% • 2014-2015 = 1.92% • 2013-2014 = 2.88% "This year continues our five-year trend of reducing the drop-out rate. When combined with the increasing graduation rate for all students, this is proof that the hard work of our

principals and staffs is making a positive difference. We still have improvements to make, but I am encouraged that we are moving in the right direction," Dr. Tim Markley, NHCS Superintendent, stated. Dr. Sherry Pinto, NHCS’ Drop Out Prevention Supervisor, leads the district’s Drop Out Prevention Committee. When asked about the continued improvements in the area of drop-out prevention, she said, “We as a district and as dropout prevention teams, collaborating especially at the secondary level, have worked especially hard in the area of early warning and intervention processes. With the help of our monthly meetings and our district-wide transition documents, we are able to better identify students as being “at-risk” earlier than ever, and then provide needed guidance, strategies, and services to keep them on track to graduate on time with their cohort.”

Wilmington District FY 2020 budget proposal contains $53 million for the District The President released the budget proposal for fiscal year 2020 (FY20) which includes funding for ongoing projects in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District. The FY20 budget provides $393,000 of Investigations funding to complete a disposition study for the Cape Fear River Locks & Dams. The president’s budget proposal includes about $52.5 million for Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of the District’s projects including maintenance dredging of multiple deep and shallow draft navigation harbors and channels including Wilmington Harbor at $16.6 million, Morehead City Harbor at $7.5 million, and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) at $2.2 million. The District’s five reservoirs and dams are included in the budget with John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir in NC and VA (Buggs Island) receiving $11.6 million. The other four District lake projects received a combined $12.5 million to continue to provide flood risk management, recreation and other authorized purposes and services to the public. The FY20 budget proposals for all District projects are shown on the enclosed table. “The FY20 budget proposal is allows the Wilmington District to execute essential O&M activities on our Civil Works projects. It reflects a slight decrease over last year’s proposal, mostly due to critical non-routine work completed at a few of our lake projects in FY19,” said Wilmington District Commander Colonel Robert J. Clark. “We look forward to maximizing our funding in FY20 and providing water resource solutions under our Navigation and Flood Risk Management programs for our stakeholders.” Like each year’s presidential budget, the proposed FY20 budget begins a process that includes action by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and results in an appropriations bill to be enacted into law before final funding amounts are known.

Sheriff’s Office to exchange 400 used weapons

Good Shepherd Center receives $1,200 donation from Cape Fear Academy Fifth Graders soap, school spirit wear, and tie dye socks. Many of the products were created by the students using technology inside the new Cape Fear Academy Science and Innovation Center. The Good Shepherd Center was chosen by the fifth grade class as their charity of choice after completing research on charities in the Wilmington area. After choosing Good The Cape Fear Academy fifth grade class presents Jane Birnbach, Shepherd Center, the class Good Shepherd Center Senior Development Director, with a donavisited the organization to tion of $1,200 from the proceeds from a class project focusing on learn about its mission and entrepreneurship. Contributed photo by Cape Fear Academy. observe how it operates. Using the proceeds from students break into groups, The project culminated a class project focusing on conceptualize a product, with the entire fifth grade entrepreneurship, the Cape secure funding from Cape class and their teachers, Fear Academy fifth grade Fear Academy parent inves- Susan Borges and Lauren class presented a check for tors, and sell those products McLean, traveling to Good $1,200 to the Good Shepherd to their peers and parents. Shepherd Center on March Center on Friday, March 1. The products developed by 1 to present Jane Birnbach, The funds were earned by this year’s eight companies Good Shepherd Center Senior the class through the annual included: duct tape wallets, Development Director, with fifth grade project, Biz drawstring backpacks, pen- a big check from their Biz World. Biz World is a “Shark cil pouches, custom vinyl World proceeds. Tank” style project in which stickers, logo cups, all natural

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At the meeting scheduled on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 4 p.m., the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners intends to authorize the exchange of four hundred used pistols, model #307507 description M & P 45 4” NS, NTS for four hundred new, model #11520 description M2.0 45 4.5” NTS, 3

mags. The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office received an offer from Smith & Wesson which allows the Sheriff’s Office to exchange the used pistols for the brand new in-box pistols in an even exchange. The value of the used weapons is $174,000 and the sales price of the new weapons is $174,000.

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THEME: THE 1940s ACROSS

1. *Japanese attack locale 5. *Chairman of the Communist Party of China 8. Parent group 11. Horsefly 12. Voldemort’s title 13. Ohio city 15. Saintly glow 16. Never a UK currency 17. Disapproved by audience 18. *American concentration camp 20. Peters out 21. *Harry Truman to Margaret 22. Feedbag morsel 23. Mountain climber’s tool 26. Overplay in front of audience 30. Negative conjunction 31. Within a building 34. Leafy green 35. Captain America actor 37. Party bowlful 38. Dictum, pl. 39. Network of nerves 40. Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest 42. “To ____ is human” 43. *#23 Across victim 45. Like a human 47. “Never ____ never” 48. Raccoon’s South

American cousin 50. Mount Olympus’ famous dweller 52. *Manhattan Project site 55. Does like a sponge 56. Horizontal wall beam 57. Pelvic parts 59. Actress Parker 60. Geologic time divisions 61. Steve Urkel, e.g. 62. Eat, past tense 63. Lt.’s subordinate 64. “____ Louise” DOWN 1. Mozart’s “L’___ del Cairo” 2. Homecoming guest 3. #50 Across wife 4. Kenya’s neighbor 5. Native American earthen structure 6. Orderly arrangement 7. Shoe emanation 8. Circus trainer’s poker 9. Zac Brown Band’s body part hit 10. A in FANBOYS 12. Like weighed down with metal 13. At right angle to a ship 14. *Thor Heyerdahl’s raft 19. Third axis 22. Dinghy propeller

23. Unable to move 24. Don’t judge a book by it 25. Muse of love poetry

26. Shoshonean people 27. “It is silent” in sheet music 28. U in UV

29. *____ Harbor 32. *a.k.a. Operation Neptune 33. Black gold 36. Miniature Japanese carving 38. Hindu garment 40. Blue overhead 41. Intelligence 44. Impudent

46. Horse-involved activity 48. Man-made stone pile 49. Ladies’ fingers 50. *Popular 1940s suit 51. “Ill at ____” 52. Type of molding 53. High school club 54. Ireland’s previous name 55. Hot springs 58. Wood-shaping tool

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Battleship North Carolina Half Marathon acquired by new local ownership

Sea Devils Sweep the NCJAA Region X Tournament Both Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams Head to National Tournaments

The Cape Fear Community College Sea Devils reign supreme in the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Region X. Both the women’s and men’s teams climbed their respective ladders to cut down the net at their tournaments over the weekend. For the second consecutive year, they head to the national tournaments – Hutchinson, Kansas for the men, and Harrison, Arkansas for the women.

“What an amazing achievement,” said Jim Morton, CFCC president. “Because of the extensive renovation to the Schwartz Center this year, both teams have been playing and practicing away from their home court until just last month, yet they still came out on top. I’m thrilled for all our hard-working athletes – I can’t wait to see them compete on a national level.” “Of our six recent NCJAA Region X championships, this one is the sweetest. These young men have worked so incredibly hard and I am thrilled for them to get to experience this special tournament,” said Ryan Mantlo, head coach for the Sea Devil men’s team. "I couldn't be more proud of our veteran team for winning the Region X

Championship. We are going back to Nationals with a lot of maturity and experience, so the expectations are high," said Lori Drake, head coach for the Sea Devil women’s team. A send-off celebration is planned for Friday, March 15 at 11 a.m. at the Schwartz Center. The Sea Devil men will play in Kansas Monday at 10:00 a.m. (Central) vs. Arizona Western. Cape Fear is the number 17 seed in the tournament and Arizona Western is the number 16 seed. The Sea Devil women will play Tuesday in Arkansas – game time and opponent to be announced. For game schedules and updates, visit www.goseadevils.com

Southeastern North Carolina’s longest continually running long distance road race, The Battleship North Carolina Half Marathon, has been acquired in a partnership by two of North Carolina’s most recognizable running brands: Without Limits and Go Time Race Management. The race, which averages 1500+ participants annually, brings a national and international audience to downtown Wilmington, NC for a 13.1 mile tour of the region’s most notable attractions. Highlights of the race include panoramic views of the Battleship NC and downtown Wilmington on course atop the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, running downtown Wilmington’s newly renovated Riverwalk, racing under the mossy live oaks of Greenfield Lake Park through the antebellum streets of the historic district. The new ownership looks to continue the tradition of producing an unparalleled racing experience while bridging the gap between athletes and service providers in the booming southeastern coastal city situated on along the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. The race was purchased from 5 Star Race Productions. More Info: http://battleshiphalfmarathon.com About Go Time Go Time Race Management, founded in 2011, produces and assists in production with over 80 events across the southeast each year. They provide services for events such as the Oak Island Lighthouse Run, The Wrightsville Beach Turkey Trot, The Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Raleigh/Durham, and The Wilma Dash. Their team have also created events including the Carolina Beach Trail Half Marathon, The Wilmington Women’s Half Marathon and Dashing through the Glow 5k More info: http://www.its-go-time.com/ About Without Limits Without Limits, in addition to the Event Division which produces the Wrightsville Beach Marathon and the Southern Tour Ultra Marathon also has an Apparel Division which provides race apparel to customers across the United States. They also operate a Coaching Division that has helped athletes to achieve US Olympic Trial honors while also supporting hundreds of adult and youth athletes reach their goals through coaching and training programs. In 2018 Without Limits also launched the Runners Daily Vitamin. More info: http://www.iamwithoutlimits.com

UNCW Trio Earns All-Caa Honors UNCW Sports A trio of UNCW student-athletes, including redshirt senior guard Shrita Parker, redshirt junior guard GiGi Smith and junior guard Lacey Suggs, has been recognized by the Colonial Athletic Association’s coaches following outstanding performances during the 2018-19 women’s basketball regular season. The league announced its all-conference teams and major award winners Tuesday on the eve of the CAA Women’s Basketball Championship in Newark, Del. The Seahawks, who authored an 18-11 record during the regular season, will face Northeastern in a CAA quarterfinal game at the Bob Carpenter Center on Thursday, Mar. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Parker joined Smith on the All-CAA Second Team, while Suggs garnered a spot on the Third Team, marking the first time in program history the Seahawks have had three all-league selections in the same year. A 5-7 guard from Virginia Beach, Va., Parker has started 23-of-24 games and enters the CAA Championship as the Seahawks’ second-leading scorer with a 15.1 points per game average. She has scored 20 or more points six times, including a career-high 36 points in the Seahawks’ win at North Carolina Central on Nov. 20. The Rutgers transfer earned USBWA National Player-of-the-Week and CAA Player-of-theWeek notice in mid-January after leading the Seahawks to victories over James Madison and Towson. Parker netted 20 points against the Dukes, including the game-winning three-pointer in the closing seconds, before adding a 17-point effort in the win over the Tigers. Smith, meanwhile, has started all 29 games for Coach Karen Barefoot’s squad and leads the team with 15.3 ppg. The Norfolk, Va., product has reached double figures in 28-of-29 contests, including 16 consecutive games, and has tallied 20 or more points seven times.

The 5-10 guard, who transferred from Old Dominion, opened her UNCW tenure with a career-high 27 points in the season opener against Belmont Abbey and collected 22 points in a comeback victory at two-time defending CAA champion Elon on Jan. 13. In the regular season finale at Charleston last Friday, she recorded her third double-double of the season with a 20-point, 10-rebound performance. Suggs, from White Lake, N.C., earned her first All-CAA honor after closing the regular season as the Seahawks’ third-leading scorer with a 10.2 ppg clip and starting 28-of-29 contests. The 5-10 guard nabbed CAA Player-of-the-Week honors after averaging 23.5 points per game in UNCW’s home wins over Elon and William & Mary in February. After reaching double figures just three times in the first 11 games, Suggs has emerged as a scoring threat in conference play, with 10 double-digit efforts in 18 league contests. She tallied 14 points with eight rebounds in a 66-62 victory vs. Charleston in the regular season finale last Friday.

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North Carolina Regional Multiple Listing Service appoints Daniel Jones as new CEO North Carolina Regional Multiple Listing Service (NCRMLS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Jones, a seasoned MLS and technology executive as its new Chief Executive Officer. According to Ellen Hough, President of NCRMLS’ Board of Managers. “We conducted an exhaustive search to find the leader that will help NCRMLS continue to evolve to ensure that we support the on-going success of North Carolina REALTORS®. Daniel Jones has demonstrated a skill for bringing contemporary ideas to the table during his years of experience working for brokerages and MLSs. He has demonstrated a passion to serve the needs of NCRMLS’ Members and their subscribers with effective technology, training and support. Daniel has the local knowledge and experience, blended with national perspectives learned in his CMLX training and regular attendance at national conferences we need. He

is a proven technologist, skilled leader and strong customer servant.” Jones comes to NCRMLS from his role as Chief Information Officer for the Cape Fear REALTORS®. While there he was responsible for significantly increasing the quality of MLS data and ensuring members knew how to fully leverage the MLS Rules and Regulations to support their online marketing and transaction management efforts. He also overhauled MLS onboarding and customer management systems to support the growth of the MLS. After serving in two successful technology positions at Wilmington, North Carolina companies, Daniel started his successful career in technology and real estate in 2003, serving as IT Analyst for Intracoastal Realty Corporation, the largest independent brokerage in the Wilmington area. He then served as IT Director for Prudential Burroughs and Chapin REALTY where he deployed

the company’s first agent technical support system. He also introduced a full scale, vast in-house technical training program to boost agent recruiting and retention ratios. Daniel is a productivity-driven, serviceoriented and multifaceted management professional supported by effective mix of technical proficiency, training expertise and strategic planning skills perfected within numerous industries. As owner of his own technology consulting firm, Daniel was responsible for overhauling workflows and customizing software designed to improve customer satisfaction for his clients. Leading his company for 8 years helped Daniel build empathy with REALTORS® who operate their own businesses as well as demonstrate his ability to successfully manage financials. A Council of MLS CMLX Level 2 Certified Executive, Daniel was one of only 20 MLS leaders across the country invited to participate in this year’s CMLX 3 Advanced

MLS training program. Daniel loves to spend time with his wife Patricia (Trish) and their three children – Daniel Jr. (DJ), Danielle and Curtis Lee. He has an undergraduate degree in Business Management from the Cameron School of Business at University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Emmanuel Baptist University of North Carolina. Daniel will be beginning his position at NCRMLS on March 16, 2019.

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-719-9180 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES EXECUTOR’S NOTICE 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 Nora M. Parker (Deceased) 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 the13th day of June 2019, 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 th14th day of March 2019. Nora Ellen Parker, Executor 834 Horne Place Drive Wilmington, N.C. 28401 March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF RONALD E. SAUCIER,

deceased of Wilmington, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 17TH day of June, 2019, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at c/o The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC, 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102, Wilmington NC 28403 This the 14th day of March, 2019. JAMES A MACDONALD, EXECUTOR ESTATE OF RONALD E. SAUCIER James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019

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HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 19 E 335 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jennifer Sloan Lewis, late of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before June 14, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. THIS the 14th day of March 2019. Ralph Thomas Lewis, Sr. 1902 Wolcott Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403 PATRICIA C. JENKINS Hogue Hill, LLP Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 2178 Wilmington, NC 28402 March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019

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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 Sivaev Dimitry Konstaninovich (Deceased) 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 6th day of June 2019, 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 7th day of March 2019. Susan K. Bulluck, Executor 102 Tanbridge Road Wilmington, N.C. 28405 March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE 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 Herbert Edwin Stewart, Sr. (Deceased) 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 6th day of June 2019, 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 7th day of March 2019. Herbert Edwin Stewart, Jr., Executor 243 Oakcrest Drive Wilmington, N.C. 28403 March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE 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 Rebecca H. Toop (Deceased) 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 6th day of June 2019, 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 7th day of March 2019. Steve Toop, Administrator 7108 Fiddler Circle Wilmington, N.C. 28405 March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019

ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William Douglas Bell (Deceased) 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 6th day of June 2019, 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.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Nancy J. Rosenkrans a/k/a Nancy Jane Rosenkrans, late of 3954 Echo Farms Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28412, New Hanover County, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned’s attorney, Kelly M. Shovelin, Four Pillars Law Firm, at 2202 Wrightsville Ave., Ste. 213, Wilmington, NC 28403, on or before the 22nd day of May, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 21st day of February, 2019. Michael Rosenkrans, Executor of the Estate of Nancy J. Rosenkrans Kelly M. Shovelin, Attorney Four Pillars Law Firm 2202 Wrightsville Ave., Ste. 213 Wilmington, NC 28403 February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 2019

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Church Services NEAR THE BEACH LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 www.littlechapel.org Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. 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

WRIGHTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Doug Lain, senior pastor 4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471 Worship Services: 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Trent Watts 209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471 Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.,

ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Patrick A. Keane 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 Masses: 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m. followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH John McIntyre, senior pastor 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10:10-11 a.m. Contemporary Service: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m

ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND EPISCOPAL The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector 101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034 Monday-Wednesday at 8:30 a.m 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., Celtic Service 5:30 p.m.