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March snow falls for first time since 1983

CAMA land use meeting seeks public input

By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Residents with interest in the future of the town of Wrightsville Beach are encouraged to attend the public input meeting for the CAMA Land Use Plan steering committee tonight at the Holiday Inn. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The chair of the steering committee, Mayor Pro Tem Darryl Mills, said that hearing gave residents an opportunity to share their voice on the issues that are important to the town. One of the pressing issues could be the 40-foot building height limit, which could be addressed in the document. While the land use plan doesn’t change the town’s ordinances, it can be used as a guide when the town considers changes, Mills said. The board of aldermen created a committee on Oct. 13. The committee has already held several meetings and updates can be found at this website: http://www. planwrightsvillebeach.com/ The committee will consider a number n See CAMA Page 2

Board approves new cameras for downtown Wrightsville Beach, town hall

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The gloomy weather didn’t dampen the spirit of the Peebles family on Sunday, as father Harrison snaps a selfie with his family as they came to Wrightsville Beach to take in the snowfall.

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After explosion, sailor praises help from WB By Terry Lane Staff Writer

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As part of an ongoing effort to ensure safety in popular areas of Wrightsville Beach, seven new surveillance cameras will be installed in three areas of heavy traffic. At the Thursday meeting, the town board of aldermen approved the project and authorized $55,000, including the installation fee and one year of maintenance, from the town’s general fund balance. One of these areas is downtown, where a node with four camera heads looking in different directions will be installed at the intersection of Waynick Boulevard and Causeway Drive. According to Wrightsville Beach Police Chief Dan House, a surveillance device at that particular intersection has been on their wish list. “We had a hit-and-run incident there last year where a pedestrian was struck,” House said. “We were able to eventually solve the case with good police work, but if we had had cameras there, it would have taken us 10 minutes to find the guy.” Two cameras, including one with pan-tilt-zoom, will also be

After several weeks of spring like temperatures, winter returned to Wrightsville Beach on Sunday morning when show flurries came down for approximately three hours. Warmth from the ocean, channel waters and ground helped keep the snow from sticking, though, as there was little accumulation around town. According to the National Weather Service Wilmington, the snowfall produced 1.1 inches of measureable snow in the Wilmington area. It was the first measurable snow since a Feb. 24, 2015 snowfall produced 0.3 inches of snow. The NWS reported that it hadn’t snowed in March here since 1983, when a twoday storm on March 23-24 blanketed the region with 4.2 inches. Wrightsville Beach Park Ranger Shannon Slocum said that no problems were reported due to the snow. And while the snow did bring out some curiosity seekers, Slocum said the beach wasn’t too crowded, as most interested in the snow event were staying inland, where it was easier to find accumulation. “People are enjoying themselves out here. But the accumulation inland is keeping most people in town,” said Slocum,

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Sailor Timothy Wilkinson, on his dingy Wednesday at Wynn Plaza, said he has received “overwhelming” support from the Wrightsville Beach community following an explosion in February that damaged his sailboat.

In a flash, Timothy Wilkinson’s dream of circumnavigating the globe was put on hold. But thanks to the generosity of the Wrightsville Beach community, that dream still lives, as the sailor whose boat was damaged in a February explosion said in the month since the accident, he’s been overwhelmed by support he’s received. “It kind of blew me away,” Wilkinsons said of the aftermath of the explosion. “A lot of these strangers, these community folks, they took care of me. They took me in and nursed me back to health.” A propane explosion on his 33-foot sailboat on Feb. 13 not only caused extensive damage to the boat, it also sent him to the hospital with seconddegree burns. The explosion burned Wilkinson’s hands, feet, lower legs and face, which suffered second degree burns. He said he’s been proactive about his treatment. While the skin has begun to heal, Wilkinson’s attention has now turned his attention to repairing the boat. “I’m all healed up, it’s been about a month now, but the boat isn’t healing as fast,” he said. Wilkinson said the explosion occurred after a propane leak that happened after a faulty repair on a copper propane line began to leak.

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New course challenges fat bikes racers on WB By Terry Lane Staff Writer

With a course several riders said posed more challenges, a new champion emerged at the third annual U.S. Open Fat Bike Beach Championship, held Saturday, March 11 in Wrightsville Beach. Twenty-one-year-old Andrew Bailey of Piney Flats, Tennessee, captured the 24-mile elite male championship, besting 2015 champion Ben Brown of Wilmington, and 2016 winner Robert Marion, known as “Fear The Beard,” from Mount Airy, North Carolina. The one-mile oval course, loaded with obstacles, packed sand, and slow-grinding loose sand, was constructed beach-side at host hotel Blockade Runner Beach Resort. “They said they were trying to make it easier, but it turned out to be n See BIKES Page 2

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Andrew Bailey, let, of Piney Flats, Tenn, won the 3rd Annual U.S. Open Fat Bike Beach Championship on Sunday, edging out third-place finisher Robert Marion, right, of Mount Airy, N.C.

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of items, including establishing land use goals and policy, maintaining the town’s familyfriendly atmosphere, developing the town’s marina district and the area around Johnnie Mercer’s Pier, and setting building height requirements and floodplain regulations. The town is also seeking resident input on its comprehensive review of the town’s land use plan. That survey asks whether residents would support mixed-use development, generally defined as residential and commercial units in the same building, and whether those development should allow for increased height limitations. The survey asks respondents to rate the town’s best assets, such as the beaches, the piers or the Loop, in addition to the biggest issues facing the town, like tourism, commercial development or parking.

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Two current members of the town’s planning board, real estate developer James “Jim” Smith and pilot David Culp were selected for the committee. . Other members include South End Surf Shop owner Jeff DeGroote, auto dealership general manager Pat Koballa, attorney Robert “Bob” O’Quinn, chiropractor William “Bill” Sisson Jr., home builder Jim Busby, Realtor Susan Collins, architect Frank Smith Jr. and retired insurance agent Calvin Wells. Auto dealer Allen Rippy was selected as an alternate. The state’s Coastal Area Management Act requires all towns on the coast to either have a plan for land use or be included in the county’s plan. Wrightsville Beach last updated its plan in 2005. The committee is scheduled to have its first meeting in November and expected to have a draft ready by April 2017. email terrylane@luminanews. com

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Station 1 serves as a backdrop to the snowstorm that hit Wrightsville Beach on Sunday, March 12.

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who described the thick, falling snowflakes as “beautiful.” “These are the kind of flakes you see when skiing.” Still, those that came to the beach on Sunday morning said the weather event offered a unique opportunity to simultaneously experience the sounds off the ocean with the sights of snow. “It’s really cool to see the

snow and sand mix,” said Davon Peebles, 14, of Wilmington, who came to the beach with his family to experience the snow. Slocum said the warm temperatures was helping to keep the snow from sticking in Wrightsville Beach, helping to keep the roads safe. “We were hoping to see if it would stick,” said father Harrison Peebles, who said there was more accumulation at his home on Greenville Loop Road.

The NWS said that the ground temperatures measured from 52 - 60 degrees around town, which is why it stuck to grass and cars, but quickly melted once it hit the ground. By mid-afternoon on Sunday, most of the dusting on the beach had already melted into the sand. “In town it’s great, but on the beach it’s awesome,” said Margaret Johnson of Wilmington. “It’s such an oddity to have snow come down on the beach.”

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Smelling the propane, Wilkinson said he opened the cabin door to try to air it out, which in turn added oxygen to the mix, causing the explosion when it made contact with an oil lamp. “It tore the top off, it tore the walls off, it mangled the boat,” he said. But since then, Wilkinson said the response from Wrightsville Beach has been overwhelming. He said both boaters and locals

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With water temperatures in the high 50s, it steamed against the snowy, cold air. “I like the fog on the water also,” said her husband Chris Johnson. Cold weather followed the Sunday snow throughout the week, as forecasts predicted the week’s coldest morning would be Thursday, March 16, with lows reaching 28 degrees in the morning. Email terrylane@luminanews.com

also came in with support in the minutes, hours and days afterwards. Wilkinson said one thing he still does need is a dock he can tie the boat up to in order to make repairs. Those interested in helping Wilkinson can do so through his Go Fund Me page at https:// www.gofundme.com/ explosion-ends-circumnavigation. Email terrylane@luminanews.com

have offered their support. One boater, Adam Crider, was the first

to arrive after the explosion, but several other neighboring boaters

outdoor activity. The final one will be installed on a tower on top of the building. This pan-tilt-zoom camera, according to the town, will have the ability to monitor bridge activity in both directions. With the new camera, police will be able to see many defining details about vehicles involved in incidents, including the color and make and model. However, smaller tags, such as those on motorcycles, might not be seen clearly. One other drawback to the cameras is that they will not be able to record sound, which could be helpful in cases where

officers are called to investigate noise complaints. “They can tell whether or not a crowd is coming up or down a street,” House said, “But they can’t tell whether they’re noisy or not.” The set of seven cameras, some of which will be powered by solar energy, will add to the roughly dozen or so that currently make up the town’s public surveillance system. According to Town Manager Tim Owens, several cameras are already in place along Salisbury Street and on Stone Street downtown, and others are set up at public works facilities. A previous expansion of the system also included

camera installations at the parking lot and bathroom facilities near the Oceanic Restaurant. “This camera project is nothing new,” said House, who added that surveillance devices were first installed nearly a decade ago due to vandalism problems. “This is part of an effort to get cameras installed all along the Loop for safety reasons.” While the project was not included in last year’s budget, Mayor Bill Blair suggested looking to include it in future budgets as the town looks to continue to expand and maintain their surveillance system. No timeline has yet been set for installation.

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Zdenka Worsham of Raleigh, won the elite women’s title, pulling ahead of Philicia Marion of Mount Airy, and 2016’s champion Jesse Piersol, of Downington, Penn. In the 16-mile race, Ed Stilley of Wilmington, took first place, with Craig Hendrix, of Spartanburg, S.C., taking second. Alexandra Christopulos, Vienna, Va., and Della Marshall, of Carolina Beach, took first and second, respectively, in the women’s 16-mile race. Ed Sock, of Wake Forest, took first in the men’s 8-mile race, followed by David Wall, of Whispering Pines, and Noah Pierson, of Wrightsville Beach, took third. April Zilg, the tenth-ranked woman in the world in professional standup paddleboard, came in first place in the 8-mile women’s division. Barbara Gaylord, of Whispering Pines, took second. Robert Butler contributed to this report.

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installed at the intersection of Jack Parker Boulevard and South Lumina Avenue in the south end of town. With the new devices, law enforcement would be better able to monitor traffic and congestion and potentially deter people from committing crimes in the popular area. The last four cameras in this phase will be placed at the Wrightsville Beach Town Hall Complex. One will be installed inside the main entrance to monitor the front desk. Two more will be placed outside to monitor

ON THE WILMINGTON URBAN AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION’S 2017-2020 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Town of Wrightsville Beach is accepting applications from Town residents who are interested in serving on the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s 2017-2020 Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC). Members of the committee will meet at least once a month for two hours from approximately June 2017 through November 2020 to coordinate the development of the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The Town’s CAC representative will be expected to address the interests of the Town, but also to work together with the other members to formulate plans to reflect the needs of the region as a whole. The work of the CAC will define which transportation projects will be constructed in the greater Wilmington area between 2020 and 2045. The appointment will be made by the Board of Aldermen on April 13, 2017. Applications are available on the Town’s website (towb. org) and at Town Hall, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on April 6, 2017. For additional information, please contact Town Manager Tim Owens at 910-239-1990 (towens@towb.org) or Town Clerk Sylvia Holleman at 910-239-1771 (sholleman@ towb.org).

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a little harder,” Marion said. Bailey was in his first year competing at the U.S. Open Fat Bike Beach Championship. “It’s a lot different from mountain biking and cyclo-cross,” Bailey said. “It’s great to see people embracing the sport.” Racers from seven states battled in three-divisions to determine the fastest in the sand at the North Carolina. Weather conditions were perfect with temperatures in the upper 50s, a sunny sky, and winds 5 to 10 mph. Male and female champions were awarded in the 8-mile Fat Race, 16-mile Really Fat Race, and the 24-mile Elite Super Fat Championship Race. Marion and Bailey are teammates on the American Classic/ Xpedo Professional Mountain Bike Team.

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For The Record Questions and photos by Terry Lane

The Blockade Runner hosted the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters meeting on March 12. We asked attendees what they thought were the most pressing environmental issues facing North Carolina.

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“Locally, it’s water quality and the corporate interests behind hog farming.”

“The lack of statewide support for renewable energy.”

“Climate change and offshore drilling.”

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“Oil and gas drilling. It’s the wrong way to go for the planet.”

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IMPORTANT DATES Thursday, March 16 CAMA Land Use Plan Public Awareness and Participation Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Wrightsville Beach Holiday Inn Monday, March 20 New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meeting, 4 p.m., New Hanover County Courthouse, room 301, 24 N. Third St. Tuesday, March 21 Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen budget workshop, 4 p.m. Town Hall Conference Room, Wilmington City Council meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 N. Third St.

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Billy Callaghan shows off the standup paddleboard he won as part of a Make-A-Wish benefit held at King Neptune Restaurant & Bar in Wrightsville Beach on Saturday, March 11. Former Univesity of North Carolina kicker Connor Barth, now a Chicago Bear, bought breakfast at the fundraiser for people who showed their instragram account. The fundraiser raised enough to grant a wish for a sick Wilmington child. ~ Terry Lane

Weekend Police Report FRIDAY, MARCH 10 Citations • Morgan Edward Beam, Roy Michael Love, Jimmy Ray Mansfield, Richard Thomas Fowler and Tanner Phillip Martin were cited with speeding. • Shelby Dawn Farris was cited with driving while license revoked, possession of drug paraphernalia and child abuse. • Danny James Wyland Jr. was cited with possession of drug paraphernalia. • Jorge Altamirano Hernandez was cited with driving without a license.

Warning tickets • Leila Chamale Kalil Fogaca was warned for speeding.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 Arrests • Devante Riley was charged with failure to appear on a drunk and disorderly charge.

without a license and running a stop light. • Joshua Ethan Harden was cited with driving while license revoked following a DWI. • Kristin Corley and Seongjune Kim was cited with speeding. • Jerry Norris was cited with driving while license revoked following a DWI and tint violation. • Charlie Jo Hall was cited with DWI and failure to maintain lane. • Andrew M. Sriraman was cited with human waste violation.

Warning tickets • Peter Frey was cited with a stop light violation.

SUNDAY, MARCH 12 Arrests • Brendan Cullen was charged with DWI and hit and run.

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• Amanda Kelly Lusardi was cited with failure to register vehicle.

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• Samuel Grey Kendrick was cited with driving

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Editorial/Opinion My thoughts B y T e rry L a n e

Last Thursday, after delivering the Lumina News across Wrightsville Beach and around New Hanover County, I hurriedly drove up to Raleigh for the North Carolina Press Association winter meeting. I’m surprised I didn’t get a speeding ticket. My reasons for going were twofold. Mainly, I was there to pick up the editorial awards the Lumina News won in the 2016 competition. I am quite proud of our haul, as the Lumina News took home nine total awards, including five first place finishes. By far, our standout performance was from Simon Gonzalez, the editorial director of Wrightsville Beach Magazine, who won three first place awards, including for both light hearted and serious columns, and for his sports story on the fishing battle between former members of the Army and Marine Corps. I was proud to also take two first-place awards, one for news feature writing for coverage of diver Chris Wilshire’s quick response during a shooting incident at a local marina and another for online breaking news coverage of Wrightsville Beach’s response to the May 2016 Marine Corps jet crash off the coast. I also won a second-place award for a multimedia project on an injured sailor who spent time in Wrightsville Beach and a third-place award for news reporting on the great white shark which washed ashore in December 2015. Also included was Emmy Errante, our former reporter and editor who is now in England studying advertising. She took home a second-place award for her photo of beach erosion and a third-place award for feature writing for her piece on the adult coloring book trend.

But the real reason I was speeding was to make it in time to attend a series of seminars on issues relating to local newspapers. While many will say newspapers are dead, the meeting gave me an even greater sense of hope and confidence in the potential for local newspapers. There, I met reporters and editors from the Washington Daily News. It’s the smallest daily newspaper ever to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize gold medal, an honor it earned in 1990 for exposing the carcinogens in the town’s water supply. It’s stories like this that show the continued importance of local newspapers, especially in a media environment stained by reposts and “click bait” headlines. Real reporting does make a difference. PARDON OUR DUST: Many have noticed that the online edition of the Lumina News has been lacking lately. They are right. As part of the leadership transition, management of the online edition has fallen off. This is on me. But it’s something that will be corrected soon. I ask patience from our readers while this transition is completed. The online edition is where I believe Lumina News can tell the stories about Wrightsville Beach in innovative ways and reach new audiences. Last weekend, a video posted to the Lumina News Facebook page of snow coming down on the beach got more than 52,000 views. We’ve never seen success like that online. While the print publication will remain the foundation of the news organization, the online edition, and associated social media accounts, is the best opportunity for Lumina News to expand its reach and deliver the news about Wrightsville Beach to a wider audience.

Letters to the Editor Disabled beach access needed

I am disabled and confined to a wheelchair. Unfortunately, in spite of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), there is no access through the soft sand for people in wheelchairs. Beach access should be an easy fix. It would simply require commercial-grade matting installed from the paved access points over the soft sand to firmer footing near the water. This would accommodate all disabled people, including people like me who cannot transfer to a big-wheeled chair, as well as people who require walkers or parents with strollers. These mats are already being used up and down our coast — Sunset Beach and Hilton Head Island for example — and Carolina Beach has already allocated

money for one off their new boardwalk. Moreover, with an aging population, such disabled access will make the beach a more attractive location for both year-round residents and seasonal visitors. Since the beach should be available for everyone’s enjoyment and everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy it close-up! I am making an appeal to everyone — please add your support toward making it happen. Mike Purvis, Wilmington Editor’s note: The Town of Wrightsville Beach held a demonstration of beach access mats in October 2016. Town officials have indicated they will seek grant money and present a proposal to the board of aldermen, though no schedule for board consideration has been announced.

Hook, Line & Sinker Month of March delivers almost as expected By Skylar Walters

In typical southeastern weather fashion, Mother Nature delivered yet another reply to those who don’t believe that she’s in control. The ground hog might also have dibs on that remark, as well as Old Man Winter, who also made a spectacular showing with just over an inch of snow, something not seen this time of year in 34 years. Fortunately, that event was short lived, as the majority of the icy stuff was gone by afternoon, but yet another cold front arrived, giving us low nightly temperatures in the 20s, which have only been seen a handful of times over the past winter months. This influx of cold and crazy weather has resulted in water temperatures falling once again into the mid-50s and they will probably creep closer to the lower 50s by week’s end. The winds have also been a major issue the past week, due to the low-pressure systems and fronts arriving along the coast, and they will continue to impact the area into the weekend and beyond. Fishing in the ocean, whether offshore or near shore, will prove almost impossible due to sea conditions, and even those venturing into the Cape Fear River and area sounds and inlets will have to use extreme caution if venturing out due to rough conditions and gusty winds. Inshore fishing has been by far the best bet with good results mainly because it’s been easy fishing with little to no effort required. The lower Cape Fear River continues to produce some very good mullet

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fishing and catching, however, that may be slowing the coming week or more due to the change in climate. Fresh shrimp, fish bites and even cut bait have all been working for the mullet on two dropper rigs. Just be aware that conditions in that area will be impacted by the winds and weather conditions into the coming weekend and beyond and may not be very safe for the smaller boaters. Red drum, black drum and some speckled trout have been reported in the area creeks and channels and are being caught on both natural and artificial baits. Live mud minnows continues to prove being hard to beat. However, as the waters have begun to warm, the soft scented artificial baits have been producing almost as well. Double dropper rigs loaded with fresh cut shrimp or cut bait have been producing good numbers of black drum around the docks and creek mouths. Offshore, there were some wahoo reported coming from the area of the Steeples and Same Ole last week, but sea conditions have hampered those expeditions. Bottom fishing for black sea bass, grunts and other assorted bottom dwellers has also been good, starting in around 70 feet of water and beyond, with the deeper water holding less sharks than the shallower waters. Hopefully this cold spell will be short lived and anglers can once again start to concentrate on the upcoming season, but as Mother Nature has responded, it ain’t over till she says so.

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Whitted goes for 4 straight at Wrightsville Beach Biathlon By Taylor Doss Intern

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With its win at the Colonial Athletic Association tournament, the University of North Carolina Wilmington earned a No.12 seed in the NCAA tournament, where the Seahawks will face off against the No.5 seed University of Virginia in Orlando, Fla. on Thursday. The game tips off at 12:40 and will be televised on TruTV. The matchup pairs one of the country’s top offenses in the Seahawks against a leading defense in the Cavaliers. ~ Terry Lane

In the event’s seventh year, the reigning men’s solo champion of the Wrightsville Beach Biathlon will be back in Wrightsville Beach this weekend with the goal of making it four-in-a-row. Jeremy Whitted, the South Carolina-based paddler who has owned the race in recent years, isn’t the only repeat winner in the race, as the relay team from Wrightsville SUP is also on a winning streak. Once again hosted by the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, the race presents competitors with an 8.5-mile race divided into two portions. The race begins with a 4.5-mile paddle board course and is followed by a 4-mile run between Johnnie Mercer’s Pier and Crystal Pier. A portion of the proceeds raised will go to the North Carolina

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Coastal Federation. The race features three separate divisions, including individua men and women, corporate challenge teams, and community challenge teams.

“We want the race to be all inclusive, from beginners to experienced competitors.” The biathlon is focused on providing a family oriented event in addition to a competitive race, said race director April Zilg. “We want the race to be all inclusive, from beginners to experienced competitors,” said Zilg, who is ranked in the top 10 of women’s competitive SUP

racing and will teach a paddle clinic on Friday, March 17. Weather is a concern for the race too, with high winds potentially forcing Zilg to alter the current course, to keep the race as safe as possible. Following the race, there will be an after party by the pool of the Blockade Runner. If the weather turns bad the celebration will be moved inside. The winner’s names will be added to the trophy, housed at the Blockade Runner. Winners will also receive gift cards and assorted swag donated by local sponsors and businesses. In addition, the winning team in the corporate challenge division will have their names displayed in lights for 48-hours on a digital billboard on Oleander Drive. Registration is open online or late registration will be available on the morning of the race, March 18.

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he Hampstead Wellness Clinic provides the latest in wellness innovation, supporting you in naturally and holistically achieving optimal health goals. We offer safe, natural, non-invasive and scientifically proven therapies that address pain, inflammation, detoxification, immune support, energy and cellular balancing as well as massage and Holistic Nutrition. Our approach at the clinic is regaining health through optimizing the body’s natural ability to detox, restore balance and heal at the cellular level. Based on the German Model of equipping the body for what it needs to stay healthy and disease free, we provide therapies to assist you in overcoming barriers to health and wellness at a cost that is reasonable and affordable. Below is a list of our services. Please visit our website for more information: www.hampsteadwellnessclinic.com SERVICES Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) Regular or Advanced..................................................... $20/$30 Far-Infrared Mineral Lamp.....................................................$20 Far-Infrared Hyper-Thermic Therapy.....................................$30 Millimeter Wave.......................................................................$25 Cold Laser................................................................................$20 Ozone Therapy.........................................................................$30 Hyperbaric (Oxygen) Therapy................................................ $55 Near-Infrared Therapy.............................................................$12 Ionic Foot Detox......................................................................$30 H2O2 Therapy.........................................................................$20 We Recommend: Add 8 minutes of PEMF to any treatment for an extra....................................................$5 ADD-INS

Vitamin C Therapy ....................................................................$5

Mistletoe Extract....................................................................... $5 Vitamin B17 (Laetrile)...............................................................$5 ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Rain Drop Massage with essential oils....................................$60 Wellness Consultation: (Holistic Nutrition, Natural Health)...................................$35/hr

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-719-9180 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES 16-SP-509 AMENDED 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 Gregory E. Barr and Wendy R. Barr dated April 6, 2013 and recorded on April 11, 2013, in Book 5727 at Page 637 and as corrected by that Affidavit of Correction recorded August 31, 2016 in Book 5998 Page 1090 of the New Hanover County Registry., 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 of Poore Substitute Trustee, LTD (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, on Amended Notice of Sale at March 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM, 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 in the above referenced Deed of Trust: Address of Property: 4511 West Cascade Road, Wilmington, NC 28412 Tax Parcel ID: R06118-005-014015 Present Record Owner: Gregory E. Barr and Wendy R. Barr Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. 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 holder is

exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308 (a) (1). The real property described above 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 required by law. If the Trustee or 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 title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/ their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) 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 N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or/after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the Notice that is at least ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the Notice of Termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of

such termination.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

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.

COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTOR’S NOTICE

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.

17-E-240 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN N. BELLAMY, SR. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of John N. Bellamy, Sr., deceased, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address set out below on or before the 2nd day of June, 2017, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below.

The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Sylvia Walker Turner 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 May 2017, 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.

Dated: March 16, 2017 Attorney at Law David L. Tkach, PLLC Attorney for Poore Substitute Trustee, LTD Substitute Trustee Witness: Assistant/Deputy Clerk of Superior Court FN# NC-029442-2

This is the 23rd day of February, 2017. Harry Lee Turner II, Executor 35 Junction Way SE Supply, NC 28462 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16/2017

March 16 and 23, 2017

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth F. Edwards, late of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify to all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them in care of the undersigned to Jerry A. Mannen, Jr., Registered Process Agent, at 102 N. Fifth Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401, on or before June 2, 2017 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 2nd day of March, 2017. John N. Bellamy, Jr., Executor of the Estate of John N. Bellamy, Sr. c/o H. Kenneth Stephens, II Attorney at Law Post Office Box 2237 Wilmington, NC 28402 3/02, 3/09, 3/16, and 3/22/2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the ESTATE OF DINAH K MOORE, 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 25TH day of May, 2017, or this Notice will be pleaded 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 James A. MacDonald, The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC, 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28403. This the 23rd day of February, 2017. Elizabeth S. Moore, Administrator Estate of Dinah K. Moore James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 February 23 & March 2, 9 & 16 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Michael Allen Bishop, 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. Peters Kaess, 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 5th day of June, 2017, 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 2nd day of March, 2017. Alexander Stewart Lindsay, Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth F. Edwards Jerry A. Mannen, Jr., Attorney YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5TH Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 3/02, 3/09, 3/16, and 3/22/2017

This the 2nd day of March, 2017. Shirley Milfelt Legner Bishop, Personal Representative of the Estate of Michael Allen Bishop Jill L. Peters Kaess Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

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 Wanda Pope Smith, 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 6 day of June 2017, 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 9th day of March 2017. Tammy Smith Skipper, Executor 2620 Northchase Pkwy SE, Apt F-105 Wilmington, NC 28405 March 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of James R. Dawkins, late of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify to all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them in care of the undersigned to Jerry A. Mannen, Jr., Registered Process Agent, at 102 N. Fifth Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401, on or before June 16, 2017 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.

A PUBLIC SALE OF THE UNITS LISTED BELOW AT IT’S FACILITY LOCATED AT: 110 S. KERR AVENUE, WILMINGTON, NC 28403, COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER DURING THE HOUR OF 10AM ON MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2017 FOR CASH TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. TO: UNIT:

KATIE SHANNON A0102 WILLIE PAGE A0127 KARE ABDULFATTAH B0212 PAULA DOWE B0245 IDA HALL B0252 CLIFTON RICHARDSON C0370 DONALD DAVIS D0410 ASHLEY KIRBY D0443 CORDERAL BOWDEN D0445 STEPHEN KING D0486 RICHARD MCDONALD E05 RICHARD MCDONALD E0529 ERAMEKHE ONYONYOR E0552 CALETHA ALLEN E0583 NAHSAWN JUNIOUS E0587 KENDALL LAWRENCE F0601 CAMPBELL MCARTHUR F0645 THOMAS H0820 ANTHONY DAVIS I0904 DERRICK RIGGINS I0910 GLORIA GREENE I0923 March 16, 2017

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This the16th day of March, 2017. James R. Dawkins, Jr., Executor of the Estate of James R. Dawkins Jerry A. Mannen, Jr., Attorney YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5TH Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 03/16; 03/23, 03/30 and 04/06/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER NOTICE OF SALE

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Church Services NEAR THE BEACH LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK

WRIGHTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST

ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.)

CHURCH

Father Patrick A. Keane

wRev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor

Doug Lain, senior pastor

1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720

2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100

4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471

Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m.

www.littlechapel.org

Worship Services: 8:30, 9:45, 11:15 a.m.

Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.,

Early Worship: 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

1:30 p.m. en Español

Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m.

Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m.

ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Tuesday Masses: 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Nursery provided.

Father Joe Vetter

Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471

Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

BETH SIMCHA

Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.;

Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATION

Monday, noon.

followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m.

7957 Market St.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH

ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND EPISCOPAL

Wilmington, N.C. 28411

John McIntyre, senior pastor

The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector

910-681-0117

601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682

101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034

Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday

Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m.

7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m.

Congregational Leader/ Rabbi Marty Schilsky

Sunday School for all ages: 10:10-11 a.m. Contemporary Service: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m

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