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Easter celebrations on Wrightsville Beach Wrightsville Beach will again host Easter Sunday services on the beach strand as well as an egg hunt at the town park on Saturday. Little Chapel on the Boardwalk, Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church and Wrightsville United Methodist Church will come together to host Easter service on the beach at Access 19 at 6:15 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 21. Little Chapel on the Boardwalk Pastor Pat Rabun will deliver the sermon and worn See EASTER Page 2 shipers are invited back to the church at
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Puppies to be auctioned at Mandie Phillips fishing tournament this weekend Bouncing back from delays caused by Hurricane Florence, the Mandie
Seafood owners Gene and Alison Long, along with her family, launched the Mandie
Blue, a golden retreiver.
Phillips Memorial Fishing Tournament, originally scheduled for September 2018 ,will be held for the third time this weekend. The tournament, hosted by Motts Channel Seafood, had to be postponed after the business was damaged by the hurricane. To celebrate the life of Amanda “Mandie” Bradley Phillips, Motts Channel
live and silent auction at the awards party. Among the auction items are two puppies,
Yosef, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
Phillips Memorial Inshore/ Offshore Fishing Tournament in 2016. The tournament raises money for a scholarship honoring the popular seafood shop employee who died in a December 2014 automobile accident. In addition to the fundraising through the fishing tournament entry fee, the event will also feature both a
a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Yosef, and a golden retriever named Blue. While she spent the holidays and the summers in Wilmington working at Motts Channel Seafood, Phillips spent the rest of the year pursuing a degree in political science and a minor in physics at Appalachian n See MANDIE Page 2
Standup paddleboard surfing contest returns to WB this weekend Returning to Wrightsville Beach after a year hiatus, the Salt Life Carolina Pro-Am brings competitive paddle surfing back to Wrightsville Beach this weekend. The fifth annual Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Surf contest brings together the world’s best proPhoto courtesy Sarah Muir Westbrook fessional and top amateur SUP surfers in North Carolina and will serve as an APP World Tour Members of the Wrightsville Beach “24/Go Because You Can” team at the Blockade Runner during the Qualifying event promoted by the World Paddle Association (WPA). 2019 event. The Salt Life Carolina Pro-Am is a two-day event offering a $15,000 prize purse. In addition, the Pro Division competitors will earn Qualifier Series points toward the APP World Tour Ranking, providing a unique and open access point to the tour for the following season. The pro-am, which will be held on the south end of Crystal Pier on April 20-21, is scheduled to be timed with next weekend’s Carolina Cup SUP race in Wrightsville Beach, allowing elite paddleboarders to be in town for both events. Tristan Boxford, CEO of the APP World Tour, stated, The unexpected donation was part of “We are extremely excited to By Jennifer Fisk a fundraising haul that doubled what the be involved with the Salt Life Intern Wrightsville Beach participants raised in the Carolina Pro-Am and what In between her sessions of the 24-hour pad- same event last year. With $10,000 raised it represents for the Stand dleboard event last Saturday in Wrightsville so far, 10 families with a member fighting Up Paddle Community as a Beach, Tracy Skrabal was staffing the dona- cancer will receive envelopes with $1,000 whole. The introduction of tions tent when a curious passerby stopped cash, along with a note that says: “There is a this great event as an official to ask about the cancer fundraiser. Now in community of people who love you and are Qualifier stop for the APP its fourth year locally, Skrabal explained the fighting for you”. World Tour in 2020 paves the mission of “24/Go Because You Can,” which This event was started five years ago by way for the development of a raises funds that go directly to local families founder Troy Nebeker of Seattle. His wife legitimate Qualifier Series for struggling to fight cancer. had cancer and was going through treatment SUP Surfing that will emulate April Zilg wears an Easter Bunny costume during the 2017 contest. “Out of the blue, the donor contributed and he found paddle boarding helped him what has been put in motion $1,000,” Skrabal said. “We want to demon- through the emotional strain of watching his by the APP and WPA for Racing in 2019.” strate support through the community. There wife fight off the disease. This year there are The Carolina Pro-Am (CPA) was brought to life in 2014 by local businessmen and avid are people that want to support you through 41 cities participating in this event. n See SUP SURF Page 2 n See 24 HOUR Page 2 the fight and are there to help.”
24-hour paddleboard fundraiser sees donations double
NHRMC Offers Minimally Invasive Procedure to Reduce Stroke Risk NHRMC Gary Sunderland was recovering from a heart procedure at New Hanover Regional Medical Center when a physician assistant stopped by to assess him. Using a stethoscope, the physician assistant listened to the carotid artery in his neck. She didn’t like what she heard. He got a referral to a vascular surgeon and discovered he had blockages in his carotid
arteries, which carry oxygenated blood to the brain. His right carotid artery was 100 percent blocked, and his left was over 70 percent blocked. Carotid artery diseases, which happen when plaque clogs the blood vessels, increase the risk of a stroke. “It was like a ticking time bomb,” said Sunderland, who is 81 and has enjoyed good health all his life. The most commonly performed surgery to remedy blocked carotid arteries is
a carotid endarterectomy, which involves a surgeon opening the artery to remove the plaque. This procedure is offered at NHRMC, but it is invasive and not ideal for everyone. After reviewing Sunderland’s case, Dr. Michael Patton, a Wilmington vascular surgeon, recommended a minimally invasive procedure to place stents in his carotid arteries, lowering his risk of stroke. Dr. Patton placed the stents,
which are small mesh tubes, using the TCAR procedure, which stands for transcarotid artery revascularization. The procedure has been available about a year at NHRMC, and the four surgeons who perform it use the technique on about 50 to 75 patients annually. Other patients may be appropriate for another minimally invasive stenting technique that accesses the carotid artery by inserting a catheter in the n See STROKE Page 2
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femoral artery in the groin. Using the TCAR technique, the surgeon makes a small incision at the base of the neck and inserts a sheath into the carotid artery. Via the sheath, blood flow is temporarily reversed to flow away from the brain and toward the femoral artery. During this time, other arteries continue to provide blood to the brain. After the stent is placed into the artery, blood flow is restored to its normal direction. This reversal prevents
plaque that may have come loose during the procedure from traveling to the brain, which could trigger a stroke. The TCAR technique is used for patients already at a higher risk for stroke, including individuals 75 years and older or those diagnosed with heart failure, COPD or lung disease, diabetes or who had prior radiation or surgery to the neck. Sunderland was a good candidate for the procedure because of his age. He said
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Yard of the Month
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2 W. Fayetteville St. for coffee, donuts and fellowship. Little Chapel on the Boardwalk will also host an Easter egg hunt on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. North Pointe Community Church will host its 19th annual Easter Celebration at 7 a.m. at Oceanic Pier in Wrightsville Beach. The worship will feature a breakfast tent, live music, fun for kids and what Pastor Jeff Loman calls a “challenging Easter message.” Grace Baptist Church will host a service at Access 8 at 6 a.m., Church of the Servant will have service at Access 4 at 6:30 a.m. and First Presbyterian Church will host its worship at Access 34 at 6:30 a.m. The Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Department will host an Easter egg hunt in Wrightsville Beach Park on Saturday, April 20 at 9:30 a.m. The Easter egg hunts will be broken into three age groups: ages 3 and under, ages 4 to 6, and ages 6 to 10. Age groups will start approximately five minutes apart starting with the youngest age group. Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny will stop by for a visit and pictures. Participants must provide their own baskets or other means to collect Easter eggs. In the event of inclement weather, Mr. & Mrs. E. Bunny will be in the Recreation Center for photos and distribution of eggs.
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“This is how the grassroots movement began”, stated Tracy Skrabal. Skrabal has been organizing the local event for four years. “The show of support through coffee from the Workshop and slices from Blaze Pizza were definitely appreciated,” Skrabal said. Blaze Pizza gave all the money raised from their pizza sales in house during the period of time when riders were paddling on Saturday at 8 am until Sunday at 8 am. “We want to keep the donations private and simple. Sadly, we are all touched in some way by cancer. This paddle event is a simple gesture to provide the support and hope during a very difficult time, but it can be healing for those who join the paddle, or support the team on behalf of their loved ones or themselves,” she said.
This year two people came from out of state to show their support. They had read about the benefit and drove from their prospective homes in Kentucky and South Carolina. These “drop ins”, said Tracy Skrabal, are part of what makes this event so supportive to the families whom come out. Nicholas Montoya, the Blockade Runner general manager, paddled out with his daughter while the owners of the popular hotel watched from the shore. The Blockade Runner hosted the event. The money was raised by having fundraisers throughout the community. Before the event, team riders and the health care community in Greenville came together at “Stumping Hasket House” to throw axes and raise $2,000. Other donations came through the GoFundMe site. Donations are still being accepted until April 19, 2019. The paddling team was made up of six riders. Each
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the care he received at NHRMC’s Surgical Pavilion was phenomenal. “You might almost say loving, the treatment I got there,” he said. “Especially in recovery.”
rider took two shifts. The shifts lasted two hours. The two teams that together make up “Team North Carolina” would paddle two riders at a time. The riders on team North Carolina were very diverse. There were two children who lost their mother to pancreatic cancer. Brian Lee’s sons both rode for all eight hours of drop ins. There were even a few people out there that had never used a standup board before but had wanted to show support and found this the perfect opportunity to learn a new hobby, Skrabal said. Every year the number of states has grown and with it so has the financial support. In 2018 the 20 states now involved in “24 and Go Because You Can” paddle out raised $162,000. “The hope is for this year to be double that just as it did here in Wrightsville Beach,” Skrabal said.
After receiving stents in arteries supplying his heart and brain with blood, he is now exercising without being short of breath. “I’m appreciative of the skill of my doctor, the wonderful facilities and the staff there,” he said. “I’d recommend it to anyone.”
The April 2019 Harbor Island Garden Club Yard of the Month was awarded to Frank Potter and Linwood Gainey at 803 North Lumina Ave.
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State University in Boone. The scholarship is awarded to Wilmington-area students seeking to attend Appalachian State. The tournament features both an inshore and offshore division, with 50 percent of the proceeds from the entry fees going towards the scholarship, and the other half going towards prize money. The tournament will be help on
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surfers, Haywood Newkirk and Jason Colclough, with a vision of bringing the best SUP surfers from around the world to North Carolina to experience its surf and take in its legendary local hospitality. The event also presents the Haywood Newkirk Sr. Award which is awarded to the competitor with the best combined results in both the Pro Open and Pro Longboard divisions. Past recipients include Jarrod Covington (2014 – North Carolina), Kieran Grant (2015 – Florida), Bullet Obra (2016 - Hawaii) and Martin Letourneur (2017 – France). "We are really excited about
April 19-20, with an awards party on Saturday, April 20 at Motts Channel Seafood. Tickets for the party are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Organizers are hoping to build on the 2017 tournament, which raised $36,000, allowing organizers to deliver three scholarships, make a $3,500 to the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Heart Association and add $17,500 to the scholarship endowment.
the 2019 Salt Life Carolina Pro-Am. The event has been so successful in past years, but having this contest be a part of the APP Tour brings it to an entirely new level,” stated Haywood Newkirk, CPA founder. Newkirk continued, “Having the support of the APP, WPA and Salt Life is quite an endorsement as well. I can't wait for the world to come to our home breaks here at Wrightsville Beach." Since 2014, the Carolina Pro-Am has attracted some of world’s top competitors, including Colin McPhillips (3-time World Longboard Champion), C a i o Va z ( 2 0 1 6 A P P World Champion), Izzy
Gomez (2-time APP World Champion), Emmy Merrill (2-time ISA World Champion), Mo Freitas and Giorgio Gomez. Most importantly, the Carolina Pro-Am supports the amateur divisions to aid in the sport’s growth and keep the competitors coming back to Wrightsville Beach. The support of the local community has allowed the Carolina Pro-Am to become one of the top SUP surfing contests in the country. With the additional support and recognition provided by the APP and the WPA, the Carolina Pro-Am is poised to become one of paddle boarding’s premier events.
NCDOT TO HOLD PRE-HEARING OPEN HOUSES AND CORRIDOR PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE CAPE FEAR CROSSING PROJECT ____________________________________________________________________________
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The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold two (2) Pre-Hearing Open Houses and Corridor Public Hearings regarding the proposed Cape Fear Crossing Project. The open houses and public hearings will be held on April 29, and 30. Please note that the same information will be presented at both meetings. The Cape Fear Crossing is an approximately 9.5-mile proposed road and high-level bridge over the Cape Fear River that would help improve traffic flow and enhance freight movements from U.S. 17 and I-140 in Brunswick County to U.S. 421 near the Port of Wilmington in southern New Hanover County. NCDOT, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), has approved the Cape Fear Crossing Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The DEIS contains a summary of the purpose and need of the project and the impacts associated with the various route locations under consideration. With the DEIS now available to the public, the formal review period has begun. The open houses and hearings provide an opportunity for the public to make formal comments that will be included in the project record. These comments will be considered in the selection of the Preferred Alternative for the project. The two (2) open houses and hearings are scheduled at the following times and locations: Monday, April 29, 2019 John T. Hoggard High School Cafeteria 4305 Shipyard Boulevard, Wilmington, NC Open House: 5 - 6:30 p.m., Hearing: 7 p.m. Note: This hearing presentation will be streamed live. See project website for details.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 North Brunswick High School Gym 114 Scorpion Drive, Leland, NC Open House: 5 - 6:30 p.m., Hearing: 7 p.m. Note: This hearing presentation will be streamed live. See project website for details.
NCDOT representatives will be available at the open houses to answer questions and receive comments regarding the proposed project. The opportunity to provide verbal comments and/or submit written comments and questions will be provided. The public may attend at any time during the above hours. The formal presentations will consist of an explanation of the location of the six (6) detailed study alternatives, right of way and relocation requirements and procedures. The public will have the opportunity to comment. The presentation and comments will be recorded and a written transcript will be prepared. Copies of the DEIS and maps showing the six (6) detailed study alternatives are available for review at the following locations, through May 16th: • • •
NCDOT—Division 3 Office, 5501 Barbados Boulevard, Castle Hayne Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Office, 305 Chestnut Street, Wilmington Leland Town Hall, 102 Town Hall Drive, Leland
Copies of the DEIS are also available for review at the following locations, through May 16th: • • • • • •
State Library of North Carolina, 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh New Hanover County Public Library, Main Campus, 201 Chestnut Street, Wilmington Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington Leland Library, 487 Village Road NE, Leland New Hanover County Public Library, Myrtle Grove, 5155 S. College Road, Wilmington Brunswick County Library, 109 W Moore Street, Southport
The DEIS and maps are also be available for review on the project website at www.ncdot.gov/projects/cape-fear-crossing. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, will be issuing a public notice describing the ongoing process in choosing the LEDPA (Least Environmentally Damaging Practicable Alternative) for the subject project, under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. That public notice will be available at this website: www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/RegulatoryPermitProgram.aspx. For additional information, please contact Jamille Robbins, NCDOT Public Involvement, Community Studies & Visualization Group Leader, at 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 276991598. You may also contact the project team through our toll-free hotline at 1-800-233-6315, or via email at capefear@ncdot.gov. In addition, comments may be submitted electronically using the project’s website or NCDOT’s online engagement portal: www.publicinput.com/CapeFear-Crossing. Comments may be submitted through May 16, 2019. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in these meetings. Anyone requiring special services should contact Robbins as early as possible so that arrangements can be made. Interpretive services will be provided at each meeting. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800481-6494.
Aquellas personas que no hablan inglés o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.
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Wilmington Man Convicted of Selling Cocaine, Related Offenses
MONDAY, APRIL 8 • Fredrick Brian Hodges, 38, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
TUESDAY, APRIL 9 • Sharlene Riddle Williams, 56, was charged with DWI, carrying a concealed weapon, open container after consuming and improper lane change.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 • Joshua R. Hunt, 33, was charged with intoxicated and disruptive behavior and simple assault. • Rafael Antony Acevedo, 25, was charged with simple assault. • Joshua Keith Zuk, 34, was charged with DWI. • Joshua Michael Lovato, 42, charged with DWI, damage to real property, damage to personal property, possession of Schedule II narcotics, possession Schedule III narcotics and reckless driving.
THURSDAY, APRIL 11 • Holly Nicole Wells, 21, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia. • Samantha Jo Garcia, 24, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia. • Kenneth Wayne Vaden, 61, was charged with DWI and expired registration.
FRIDAY, APRIL 12 • Jason Allen Warnick, 39, was charged with failure to appear in court.
Leverne Pelzer, age 40 of Wilmington, pled guilty today in New Hanover County Superior Court to three counts of sale of cocaine and one count of possession of cocaine. Judge Paul M. Quinn sentenced Pelzer to a total of a minimum of 70 months and a maximum of 120 months in the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, a District Attorney press release said. On December 19, 2016, March 8, 2018, and April 7, 2018, confidential informants working on behalf of the Wilmington Police Department purchased between 0.79 grams and 2.28 grams of cocaine from the defendant at various locations in Wilmington. Additionally, the defendant was found with 0.2 grams of cocaine in his car in a separate offense on January 9, 2018. This defendant has also been convicted of multiple narcotic offenses in the past. “Defendants who continue to ignore the drug laws in this state and repeatedly engage in the sale of narcotics will be brought to justice,” Assistant District Attorney Brad Matthews said. “Prosecuting violent criminals and career offenders will always be the top priorities of this office, and this defendant certainly falls into the latter of those categories,” District Attorney Ben David said. Narcotics detectives with both the Wilmington Police Department and New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office investigated these cases. The State was represented by Assistant District Attorney Brad Matthews, and the defendant was represented by Attorney Geoffrey Hosford.
• Madison Nicole Platt, 22, was charged with DWI, possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana paraphernalia and driving during revocation. • Brantley Thomas Sauls, 24, was charged with DWI. • Cornelia Rayelle Cooper, 23, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. • Jeffrey Michael Kane, 29, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 • Hannah Elizabeth Lamar, 21, was charged with possession of marijuana. • Christian Holden Jessup, 22, was charged with resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer and assault on a government official. • Nicholas C.W. King, 21, was charged with resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14 • Corey James Koger, 27, was charged with DWI, carless and reckless driving and driving during revocation. • Mason Gray Stewart, 18, was charged with felony conspiracy and larceny from a merchant.
Week of April 8 - April 14, 2019 Single & Multi-family Homes
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SALES TRENDS Pleasure Island 2842828449
Topsail Island 28445
Hampstead 28443
Leland 2845128479
Castle Hayne 28429
All of New Hanover County
60
148
134
225
364
37
1,188
18
12
16
7
25
48
6
177
40
18
11
16
7
13
32
5
150
26
42
10
1
11
2
15
15
5
103
3
3
2
3
6
3
3
4
3
2
3
400
1,134
1,968
867
115
525
572
667
1,311
235
5,222
Downtown 28401
Central Wilmington 2840328405
Myrtle Grove/MJ 2840928412
Active Listings
116
256
395
184
New Listings
26
45
54
Under Contract
18
42
Sold Units
8
Absorption Rate** Sold last 12 months
Ogden/ Wrightsville Porter’s Neck Beach 28411 28480
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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The Wilmington Police Department is searching for the driver of a dark blue Chevrolet Trailblazer with running boards and a white sticker in the center of the rear windshield. On April 2 at 5pm a Wilmington woman was sitting in her vehicle with her dog when this suspect vehicle struck the passenger side of her vehicle causing approximately $500 in damage. After the crash the suspect fled the scene east on Dock St towards 3rd St. No injuries were reported. If you have any information please use Text-a-Tip or 910-343-3609.
Planning Board Public Notice The public shall take notice that the Wrightsville Beach Planning Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 7, 2019 or as soon thereafter, in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC, to discuss the following: • A Text Amendment to Section 155.8.9 Expansion or Enlargement Single Family/ Duplex.
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Wilmington to get $17.5 million reimbursement for Hurricane Florence debris removal
On Tuesday, the City of Wilmington received notification from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that it has approved $17.5 million in reimbursements for debris removal from Hurricane Florence. This is the first reimbursement from federal and state funding for expenses the city incurred following the September 2018 hurricane. The city’s expenses for cleanup and repairs totals almost $32 million to date; $22 million of that is for debris pick from Hurricane Florence. The city expects to receive the reimbursement before June 30, which is the end of the city’s fiscal year. The funds will be put back into the city’s savings account, which the city maintains for emergencies such as Hurricane Florence. The city expects to be reimbursed for much of the remaining costs from federal and state funding over the next one to two years. “The city greatly appreciates this reimbursement for debris pickup from Hurricane Florence. With almost 1.4 million cubic years of debris picked up, this storm was one of the most damaging in our history. We are still working to pick up the pieces from this storm and we will continue to work with our partner agencies to help our community recover,” said Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo.
Commissioners to explore additional options for Project Grace, hold community forum At Monday’s New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioners discussed Project Grace and unanimously approved a motion to explore alternative options for the county-owned block in downtown Wilmington and to also begin discussions with the Zimmer Development team about the details of their current development proposal. This approved motion was made during “additional items of business,” which is an opportunity at the end of each board meeting for Commissioners and senior staff to discuss timely items not included on the meeting’s
agenda. The board’s direction will help to ensure the county examines all possible options to determine the highest and best use for the site. In addition, a community forum about Project Grace will be held on Thursday, May 9 to provide more exploratory and general financial information for the project. Members of the community will be able to ask questions and speak at the meeting in a facilitated community conversation. The forum will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Cape Fear Community College’s Union Station (502 N Front Street in Wilmington).
Correction A front page story in the April 11 Lumina News inaccurately reported that Joshua Michael Lovato, 42, was charged with “drunk driving.” He was charged with driving while intoxicated.
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RESOLUTION NO. (2019) 2149 Board of Aldermen Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina Date: April 11, 2019 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA DECLARING ITS INTENT TO CLOSE A PORTON OF THE OLD TIDE WATER POWER COMPANY RIGHT OF WAY AND A PORTION OF SOUTH LUMINA AVENUE LOCATED WEST AND SOUTH OF WINGS IN THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Wrightsville Beach has received a request regarding the closing of a portion of the old Tide Water Power Company right of way and a portion of South Lumina Avenue immediately south of Wings and located within the Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and as described hereinafter; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Wrightsville Beach is of the opinion that the right of way described hereinafter should be closed and that the closing of the same is in the public interest, all in accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. § 160A-299. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina that: 1. The Board of Aldermen of the Town of Wrightsville Beach hereby declares its intent to close a portion of the old Tide Water Power Company right of way and a portion of South Lumina Avenue immediately south of Wings and located in the Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, said right of way to be closed being more particularly described as follows:
(A legal description of the area to be closed can be found in the Office of the Town Clerk or at www. townofwrightsvillebeach. com.) 2. The Board of Aldermen will hear all persons on the question of whether or not the closing would be detrimental to the public interest or the property rights of any individual at a public hearing to be held on May9, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at Town Hall, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC. 3. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to cause this Resolution to be published once a week for four successive weeks prior to the scheduled hearing. 4. The Town Clerk is further directed to send by registered or certified mail a copy of this Resolution to all owners of property adjoining the street as shown on the County tax records and to prominently post a notice of said closing and public hearing in at least two places along said street. This Resolution adopted this 11th day of April, 2019.
THEME: OFF TO THE RACES ACROSS
1. Goes with flows 5. Worry excessively 9. Occasional heart condition 13. Well-____ machine 15. *War Admiral’s 1938 experience 16. Sudan’s neighbor 17. a.k.a. Pleasant Island 18. Great Salt Lake state 19. Marching band member 20. *Unlikely champion during Great Depression 23. Shiny wheel part 24. Religious Wednesday 25. Don’t just stand there! 27. A cool ____, as in money 28. Come off 30. Type of cabbage 33. Never without “n” 35. Infection of the eyelid, pl. 38. Ethiopian currency 39. Sea swallows 41. Arm bone 42. Best of the crop 44. Aid in crime 45. Away from wind 46. Sourly 48. Snakelike reef dweller 50. Winter glider 51. ____ as a fiddle 52. Peter of the Lost Boys 53. *”The Most Exciting
____ ____ in Sports” 59. December 24 and 31 61. Bear’s hang-out 62. Retire from military 64. *Official flower of the Kentucky Derby 65. Attention-getting interjection 66. Napoleon’s stay on St. Helena, e.g. 67. Bear constellation 68. Play on words, pl. 69. *Between walk and canter DOWN 1. Longest division of time 2. Objectivity preventer 3. Like most-desired ribbon 4. Evening in Roma 5. Turn red 6. Co-eds’ military org. 7. Isaac’s firstborn 8. Informal wear 9. Part of play 10. *____ Downs 11. Olden day women’s riding garb 12. Dutch cheese 14. Home to Burj Khalifa 21. Florida Key, e.g. 22. Steeped beverages 26. Opposite of potential 27. Caribbean rattle
28. *Race, literally 29. European sea eagle 30. *Official Kentucky Derby broadcaster
31. Lungful 32. *Second leg of the Triple Crown 34. Calf at a grocery store
36. Between NE and E 37. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 40. Beer garden mug 43. Catcher’s catcher 47. Drooping
neck skin 49. Chopin’s composition 50. Relish tastebuds’ sensation
51. Law business entities 52. Paddington Bear’s homeland 54. Pearl Harbor island 55. Demeanor 56. SMS 57. Chieftain in Arabia 58. Aria, e.g. 60. Poseidon’s domain 63. *Trifecta or Exacta
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2019-20 PNC Broadway Series at the Wilson Center Announced Cape Fear Community College is pleased to announce the upcoming 2019-20 season of the PNC Broadway Series at the Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College. Subscriptions and single ticket details will be announced soon. Once available for purchase, both subscriptions and single tickets will be available online at wilsoncentertickets.com, by calling Ticket Central at 910-362-7999, or by visiting the Wilson Center. Fiddler on the Roof October 26 at 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; October 27 at 3 p.m. Fiddler on the Roof is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love, and laughter. This classic musical is rich with Broadway hits, including “To Life (L’Chaim!),” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Sunrise Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “Tradition.” The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays December 10 & 11, at 7:30 p.m. Ring in the holidays with the mind-blowing spectacular, The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays, showcasing the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. Waitress February 4, 5 & 6, at 7:30 p.m. Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert
pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” “Waitress is a little slice of heaven!” says Entertainment Weekly, and is “sweet, sassy and passionate,” according to New York Magazine. The Color Purple March 3, 4 & 5, at 7:30 p.m. The Tony Award®-winning revival that exhilarated Broadway is now on tour across North America. With a soul-raising, Grammy-winning® score of jazz, gospel, ragtime, and blues, The Color Purple is an unforgettable and intensely moving revival of an American classic. Based on the Pulitzer Prizewinning novel and Academy Award-nominated feature film, this tour of The Color Purple leaves its mark on the soul with a production hailed as “Exquisite! A joyous celebration of storytelling,” by the New York Times. An American in Paris March 21, at 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. In post-war Paris, romance is in the air and youthful optimism reigns. Gershwin’s soaring melodies are matched by gravity-defying dance as the world rediscovers the power of love in this breathtaking production. Hoping to start a new life, World War II veteran Jerry Mulligan chooses newly-liberated Paris as the place to make a name
for himself as a painter. But Jerry's life becomes complicated when he meets Lise, a young Parisian shop girl with her own secret — and realizes he is not her only suitor. Winner of four Tony Awards® and inspired by the Academy Award®-winning film, this exquisite production of An American in Paris features your favorite Gershwin songs including “I Got Rhythm,” “Liza,” “'S Wonderful,” “But Not for Me,” and “Stairway to Paradise.” The New York Times gushed “Pure Joy… An American In Paris is a TRIUMPH!” CATS March 24, 25 & 26, at 7:30 p.m. CATS, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across
North America! Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater —“Memory.” Winner of seven Tony Awards® including Best Musical, CATS tells the story of one magical night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. Bandstand May 2, two shows, Times TBD The Tony Award®-winning Broadway smash hit Bandstand takes us back to 1945. When NBC announces a national competition to find the nation’s next great musical superstars, inspiration strikes! Together, they form a band unlike any the nation has ever seen. Along the way, they discover the power of
music to face the impossible, find their voice, and finally, feel like they have a place to call home. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical June 2 & 3, at 7:30 p.m. For five years, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a Tony® and Grammy® award-winning production, thrilled Broadway with the inspiring true story of one woman’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Featuring over two dozen pop classics, including “You’ve Got a Friend,” “One Fine Day,” “Up on the Roof,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” and “Natural Woman,” this crowd-pleasing international phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember – and a story you’ll never forget.
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New Hanover County 4-H hosts “Meet and Greet” for 4-H alumni & supporters New Hanover County 4-H is hosting a 4-H Alumni & Friends “Meet & Greet” on Sunday, April 28 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the New Hanover County Arboretum. This event will help unite people who believe strongly in promoting and supporting the 4-H program. All 4-H alumni and supporters are welcome to attend. “This meet and greet event will kick off our initiative to build a network of 4-H alumni who live in New Hanover County,” said New Hanover County 4-H Agent Scott Enroughty. “These alumni and
supporters will help serve as a catalyst to build and foster relationships among New Hanover County residents and support the development programs of 4-H.” This drop-in event
begins at 2 p.m. and will feature a showcase of 4-H projects and information about the New Hanover County 4-H program. Beginning at 3 p.m., local officials and NC State Extension leaders
will share remarks and information about the importance of 4-H. Attendees are asked to RSVP online Learn more about New Hanover County 4-H Alumni & Friends initiative here. Event Details: Who: 4-H alumni, volunteers, parents, donors & supporters are invited to attend When: Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: New Hanover County Cooperative Extension at the Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
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AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Eric Richardson Calhoun, 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 1st day of July, 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 28th day of March, 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.