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After cancer fight, local team finds faith in WB 24-hour paddleboard fundraiser Lee and his sons, nine-year-old William and Turner, 10, were part of a team that paddled for Staff Writer 24 straight hours over Saturday and Sunday, with Throughout the day and night on Saturday, Wrightsville Beach being one of 40 locations in the paddleboarders criss crossed the waters of Banks U.S. and Canada participating in the fundraising Channel in Wrightsville Beach, fulfilling a mission effort. Coming in at dusk on Saturday, Lee ended to complete 24 straight hours of paddling to raise a two-hour paddle shift that included Tracy Skrabel funds and support and Nancy Preston, for families fightwho last year was at ing cancer. Having his door with a donabeen through the tion raised from the battle themselves, 2017 24-hour paddle. one team was pad“They showed that dling the Monster there’s a commu& Sea 24-hour nity that’s pulling for paddle in memory you and that cares of a local mother about you,” said Lee, and wife whose explaining that padfight with cancer dlers who participate ended last year, in the 24-hour chalwhile giving back lenge will bring an Staff photo by Terry Lane envelope with donato those that supported them through From Left, Tracy Skrabal; Turner, Brian and William Lee; Larry tions to the doors of Cleveland and Nancy Preston stand with the standup paddletheir fight. families in the fight board donated by Lee’s employer nCino. “‘No fear just with cancer, adding faith,’ that was our emotional support mantra,” said Brian Lee, whose family was a ben- along with the financial aid. eficiary of the charity last year when his wife Cheryl All three paddled on Saturday, with William was fighting pancreatic cancer. Her 14-month long n See 24 HOUR Page 3 fight ended last November. By Terry Lane

Staff photo by Terry Lane

Racers prepare for the ocean start of the 13-mile Graveyard race before the 2017 Carolina Cup standup paddleboard race in Wrightsville Beach.

Racers challenge grueling ‘Graveyard’ in this weekend’s Carolina Cup Staff Report The 8th annual Quiksilver Waterman Carolina Cup returns to Wrightsville Beach this weekend and will draw thousands of spectators

and more than 1,000 event participants. Organized by the Wrightsville Beach Paddle Club, affiliated with the newly formed Paddle League, and sanctioned by the World Paddle Association (WPA),

the Cup will attract paddlers from over 20 countries and virtually every state in the nation. Competitors include Olympians, world-record holders, champions, professionals, n See CUP Page 3

Internship program offering path to WB police force for young candidates By Mel Beasley Intern

Following a lifelong calling toward policing that took her across the country and landed her at the front desk of the Wrightsville Beach Police Department, one of the town’s newest officers demonstrates how the town is creating law enforcement opportunities for young candidates through internship programs. For Officer Kassie Fuchs, her journey from California to the department’s front desk and onto a job as a beat cop shows the dedication required to work up through the chain of law enforcement. She started as an intern working the day shift at the front desk while pursuing her criminology degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and later took her basic law enforcement training classes at night school. “It was a huge foot in the door for me,” Fuchs said, “I wasn’t sure where I would be after college. Though they had an intern already, Captain Blanton called and said she would fit me in, so I could do

my hours in their department.” Foregoing days off for over six months, Fuchs worked the front desk during office hours throughout the week while taking her law enforcement training classes from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the evening. She also took weekend classes to finish her training quickly. With a close family member involved in narcotics, Fuchs said her interest in law enforcement sparked from past childhood experiences. “As a kid,” Fuchs said,” “I was inadvertently involved in bad situations where the only time I knew I was safe was when an officer arrived.” Though applicants are not required to have a degree in criminal justice, Fuchs said it is necessary for officers planning to move up within the law enforcement field, something that Fuchs hopes to do in the future. Degree holders receive higher pay and options to move up in many different law enforcement positions, including the state police, the State Bureau of Investigation, DMV License and Theft, n See INTERNS Page 2

Photo by Mel Beasley

Wrightsville Beach Police Officers Kassie Fuchs and Miguel Sixto each gained experience through the department’s internship program before joining the force.

With cottage lowered, museum looks to preserve town’s historic architecture By Kyle Foy Contributing Writer

Photo by Kyle Foy

Wolfe House and Building Relocation crews lower Ewing-Bordeaux Cottage Tuesday, April 17th.

As relocation crews lowered the Ewing-Bordeaux Cottage onto its base this week, the local project manager reflected on the successful effort to move the historic structure and how it can help preserve the town’s unique architectural history. Having grown up in a similar cottage, lifelong Wrightsville Beach resident J. ‘Skipper’ Funderburg said moving and preserving the cottage was paramount to ensure that these styled cottages are remembered and properly preserved. “I treated it personally, almost as if I was saving my own home,” said Funderburg, vice president of the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, which organized the move after an extensive fundraising effort. “The little bedrooms, the beds, the kitchen, almost everything about this cottage is nearly identical to our home on the beach. Reliving all those thoughts, and now having the cottage here is personally fulfilling. It builds trust and respect in those that focus on saving and preserving this beach’s history.” Wolfe House and Building Movers and

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Relocation Experts lowered the cottage onto its 8 foot base platform on Tuesday, April 17, after it was moved from its 405 North Lumina Ave on Jan 11. Using an advanced transportation device that was able to go beyond the restrictions standard trucks may face, the move astounded those who witnessed the 1.8-mile route, especially as it crossed the S. Banks Channel Bridge. “With the current rise in property value, the demand for development has risen accordingly,” said Wrightsville Beach Museum’s executive director Madeline Flagler. The esthetic of these historic cottages has inspired many of the newly developed estates and will continue to represent this islands character and roots, according to Flagler, noting the importance of recognizing these styled homes because of how representative they are of Wrightsville Beach. “These houses speak and say ‘Wrightsville,’” Flagler said. “You won’t find these specifically styled homes on any neighboring island.” Funderburg said he took great pride in his role n See COTTAGE Page 2

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and even federal positions. Growing up in a large family of Continued from Page 1 seven other siblings helped Fuchs develop her conflict resolution skills, which she said forced her to develop a strong, deliberate voice. As a female officer with a small stature, it is common for Fuchs to come across situations where subjects may not respect her position as much as they do her male counterparts. “I’ve had situations where subjects will try to buck up because I’m a smaller female, whereas, if one of my male counterparts is there, the subject will be totally calm,” Fuchs said. Her most effective tools are her words which she says are carefully chosen to maintain control over every encounter. Since she is much smaller than most of the individuals she encounters, she has learned how to deescalate hostile situations or keep situations from reaching an escalated level until backup arrives. “I have to be smart with my words because there are a lot of big guys who come down here,” Fuchs said. “I have been trained very well, but when there are tall guys who do nothing but work out, it’s not a good idea to encourage a physical altercation.” Officer Miguel Sixto is another recent addition to the department who came through the internship program. A Marine Corps. veteran, Sixto went through the program at Miller-Motte College, where he majored in criminal justice. He served in the infantry from 2009 to 2013 and has two deployments to Afghanistan under his belt. “My service in the Marine Corps. certainly helped prepare me for law enforcement because they essentially have the same goals,” Sixto said. “The military and law enforcement are kinds of homeland security, only in law enforcement I get to stay local.” Learning all the street names and laws challenged Sixto, but the internship with the Wrightsville Beach Police Department acted as a support system which he said guided him into his current position. Senior employees at the department gave him advice and suggestions about what trainings he should pursue next to reach his career goals, according to Sixto. “My long-term goal is to become a Drug Recognition Expert,” Sixto

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said, “which is someone who is trained to recognize impairment in drivers under the influence. I would also enjoy training new recruits in the future.” The internship experience at the Wrightsville Beach Police Department helped Sixto develop professional relationships with team members, and that network of professionals proved highly beneficial in landing his current officer position within the department, according to Sixto. Internship participants often begin their journey as the department’s voice at the front desk, delivering professional and courteous customer service to those entering the lobby, according to Captain V.J. Blanton, the internship coordinator for the department. In this position, students learn communication skills, records filing, data entry, and which departments are equipped to handle specific public concerns. “Applicants are not required to go through an internship program to work here,” Blanton said, “But we do require that they have completed or are working on the Basic Law Enforcement Training course. We are looking for people who are already certified.” Though not right away, participants of the program eventually have the opportunity to work in the field, tagging along on patrols with seasoned officers, Blanton said. The student will take part in “shadowing” a senior officer as they handle real police calls. “The internship provides an opportunity to take part in meaningful work,” Blanton said. “They get to work in the office and on patrol, which helps us size them up. They already have a step ahead of other applicants because the program shows us their work ethic and character before they apply.”

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supervising the safety and proper preservation of the cottages relocation. Having fond memories of his nearly identical ‘cookie cutter’ beach home on 4 Channel Avenue, which has since been demolished, Funderburg said that it was pertinent to respect and understand where you have come from.

“By giving back, you get back personal fulfilment” Funderburg said. The personal fulfilment he speaks of includes making sure the project is done right and on time. It’s essential the operation runs smoothly for the long-term goal of keeping such a relic in the best possible condition, so it can educate and allow island visitors and residents to experience the history of this glorious island for years to come. J. Skipper Funderburg standing next to the remote control hydraulic lift box that remote controls the unified jacking system used to lower the cottage. Photo by Kyle Foy

Week of April 9-April 15, 2018 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

183

223

209

356

1,437

172

156

106

403

1,188

1,876

961

120

557

570

742

1,329

154

5,236

Downtown 28401

Central Wilmington 2840328405

Myrtle Grove/MJ 2840928412

Active Listings

137

360

451

209

New Listings

Under Contract

Sold Units

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.

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 1, 2018 or as soon thereafter, in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC, to discuss the following: •

A Conditional Use Permit application for 534 Causeway Drive to open a restaurant that serves healthy food and craft coffee.

Note: This representation is based in whole, or in part, on data supplied by the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors (WRAR) Multiple Listing Service. Neither the 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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amateurs, and first-time paddlers. The Carolina Cup is the first race of 2018 on the WPA World SUP Tour, and the second major race of the season on the Paddle League World Tour. Last year’s women’s champion Annabel Anderson of New Zealand is on hiatus due to injury, but she provided insight into this year’s field. “The 13-mile Graveyard is SUP’s equivalent of a marathon where you are operating at threshold and above for over two hours. The training and preparation that is required to allow you to do this is immense and highly involved,” Anderson said. One key to winning the graveyard is understanding, and utilizing, the weather and conditions. “Like the reading of the weather, the swell and tidal conditions, understanding each athlete’s strengths, weaknesses, equipment selection and preparations are all critical going into the Graveyard Race to truly be prepared for what may be thrown at you,” Anderson said.

Anderson said the outrigger experience of Danny Ching, Travis Grant and Titouan Puyo, last year’s repeat men’s champion, should provide an advantage. However, Ryland Hart, Tahitian Steeve Teihotaa, the Hasulyo brothers, Connor Baxter, Lincoln Dews, Georges Crondsteadt, Michael Booth, Mo Freitas and recent Air France Paddle Festival champion Marcus Hansen of New Zealand will also be in contention, she said. “Over the past three years we have seen the elite men’s race become a tactical game of cat and mouse where the real race has started at the breakwater or Mason’s Inlet. From there it’s a case of who has enough gas left in the tank to launch an attack and who can gain as much advantage in the ocean from what the water is giving them,” Anderson said. F o r t h e w o m e n ’s r a c e , Anderson said Sonni Honsheid, Oregon’s Fiona Wylde and Yuka Sato from Japan are strong contenders, as is former Wrightsville Beach-based paddler April Zilg, who moved last year to California. “April has likely had her best ever off season preparation

notching up a number of results both on the SUP and the OC1,” Anderson said. “All have a well-rounded skill set, are wellprepared and would love nothing more than to add a Carolina Cup victory to their 2018 resume.” Returning races on the 2018 Quiksilver Waterman Carolina Cup schedule: The Graveyard, a grueling 13.2-mile ocean and flatwater race for the elite and professional paddleboard racers; Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. The Money Island Open, a 6.5-mile flatwater race designed for the intermediate to advanced paddler; Saturday, April 21, 9:30 a.m. The Harbor Island Recreational, a 3.5-mile flatwater race for first-time to intermediate paddleboarders;Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m. The popular Kids Race for children 7 to 14, Sunday, April 22. New to the race schedule in 2018: The Longboat Graveyard, a 13.2-mile race exclusively for Elite OC-1, OC-2, Surfski and Double-Ski; Sunday, April 22, 9 a.m.

Staff photo by Terry Lane

Racers prepare for the ocean start of the 13-mile Graveyard race before the 2017 Carolina Cup standup paddleboard race in Wrightsville Beach.

Staff photo by Terry Lane

Brian Lee and Nancy Preston coming in from an afternoon shift of the Monster & Sea 24-hour cancer fundraiser on Saturday, April 14. Lee’s wife Cheryl’s battle with pancreatic ended last year.

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riding a standup paddleboard and Turner stroking on a prone paddleboard, but it was their father and Preston who put in the midnight shift, wearing headlamps and glow sticks to light the way. The all-hours dedication was to acknowledge the support from a collection of local organizations that supported the Lee family during Cheryl’s fight, her husband Brian said. When Turner and William Lee compete in this weekend’s Carolina Cup in Wrightsville Beach, the repeat competitors will have their mother on their mind. “She always cheered for us,” Turner Lee said, recalling how his mother was there with vocal support her son’s outdoor endeavours, from paddleboarding to sailing to surfing. He’ll be in the Carolina Cup’s recreational race, putting in several

The 4th Annual UpScale ReSale and Design Challenge Returns

professionally upcycle, recycle,

public an opportunity to view

and repurpose donated items into

designer vignettes and purchase

beautiful vignettes. All items are

professionally repurposed items

then made available for resale

not sold during Friday night’s

to benefit Cape Fear Habitat

VIP Preview Party & Sale. All

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vignettes are on full display with

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designers on hand to showcase

region.

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annual design competition, the UpScale ReSale and Design

Monday, April 23rd 4 – 6:30 pm

Challenge. This year’s event takes place at the ArtWorks, an artist colony in downtown Wilmington located at 200

The Open House will be held at: New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s Betty H. Cameron Women’s & Children’s Hospital 2131 S. 17th St, Wilmington NC

Willard St. The UpScale ReSale & Design Challenge is in its fourth year and is Wilmington’s most creative interior design competition. This 2-day fundraising

Hiring managers will be onsite to discuss openings in: • ED • OR/Surgical Services • Neonatal ICU

event brings together 22 local designers who are challenged to utilize ReStore resources to

• Pediatric ICU • Orthopedics • Float Pool

Friday night’s VIP Preview

Designers have been working

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VIP ticket holders vote to elect

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the “People’s Choice Winner,”

“The designers volunteer

and celebrity judges hand down

their services and work around

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards

extremely busy schedules”

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said Brent Byers, Director of

then granted the opportunity

ReStores. “They put their per-

to purchase the professionally

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Friday, April 20

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event. On Friday, Lee spoke to his colleagues at Ncino about the event and its mission, thanking them for their support, before the company surprised him with the gift. “I was shaking,” Lee said. ‘They’ve been so support of us when we went through our battle.” The Blockade Runner Beach Resort, with its soundside beach serving as a launching point for the participants, provided participants with hotel rooms, providing Preston with much needed rest before her midnight paddle. The Workshop, at 86 Waynick Blvd. in Wrightsville Beach, and Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop, at 1930 Eastwood Rd. No. 105 in Wilmington, provided food and refreshments for the event. Donations to the team’s fundraising efforts can be made at: https://dm2.gofund.me/ ms-24wrightsville-beach2018

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miles on his prone paddleboard on Saturday. “When I hit four miles, my arms gave out.” “They’re our youngest team members,” said Preston of Brian and Cheryl Lee’s boys. An organizer of the event, Preston said the goal was to raise $4,000 on the group’s Go Fund Me page. “I love the water,’ said William Turner, The participants in the 24-hour challenge paddle in shifts and after Brian Lee completed his afternoon shift on Saturday, he and his sons displayed a custom Ian Balding paddle board decorated with the “No fear just faith” motto that helped carry the family through her fight. The board, given to Lee at a company ceremony on Friday, was a gift from his employer, Wilmington-based nCino, just one of the groups that he said supported the family and the

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Region & Views

NHCS Recruiting Volunteer Proctors for Upcoming SpringTesting Cycle With the spring testing cycle approaching, the New Hanover County Schools Testing and Accountability Department is recruiting volunteer proctors for area elementary, middle and high schools. Having a sufficient number of volunteers and community partnerships is important to the effort of maintaining quality testing standards. “Proctors work with the test administrators to ensure distractions and interruptions during the test administration are minimized and order is maintained,” said Karen Greene, Director of Testing and Accountability. “During the test, proctors walk frequently and quietly throughout the room and help the test

administrator monitor the test administration, ensuring all students have an optimal opportunity to show what they know.” All New Hanover County Schools will be testing the last 5-10 days of their academic calendar. Volunteer Proctor criteria and responsibilities include: • Must be responsible adult community volunteers (i.e., age 18 or older and not enrolled as a student in the K–12 public school system) • Must be trained on the attached Proctor Guide and NC Testing Code of Ethics by the school they will be serving (approximately 10-20 minutes). This training could be scheduled on a day other than the testing day

but may be provided the morning before the testing session • Maintaining test security and ensuring all testing procedures are followed • Active monitoring is required; no reading, sleeping or use of electronic devices (no cell phones) • Test sessions are scheduled first thing in the morning and can run anywhere from 2 hours to 4 hours • Proctors are not allowed to monitor a session/room with a relative (child) or close friend At this time, our goal is to collect names and contact information of volunteers. Testing dates are from May 11, 2018, through June 8, 2018.

Chamber Luncheon to Discuss Best Practices in Army Corps to host public scoping meeting on Wrightsville Beach coastal storm risk management Recruiting, Keeping and Training Talent Business owners consistently rank recruiting, keeping, and training talent as the biggest contributors to their success. In an effort to provide insight into these challenges, the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce will host the 1st Annual Talent and Workforce Development Luncheon to highlight creative techniques to help address talent needs. Panelists will discuss recruiting talent, creating a company culture to retain employees, and training/retraining workforce. Panelists will include Kevin Briggs (New Hanover Regional Medical Center), Katherine Daniel (N2 Publishing), Gary

Greene (Greene Resources), and Lisa Leath (Leath HR Group). Chamber Talent & Workforce Committee Chair Stephanie Lanier (Lanier Property Group) will serve as the moderator and share her own insights as a business owner. “In a tightening labor market, it is more important than ever to focus attention on talent and workforce,” said Chamber President & CEO Natalie English. “Providing what workers want and need to be successful, and creating a company culture that fits today’s modern, flexible workplace are goals every company should strive to meet. We plan to use this forum

to better position Wilmington in attracting and retaining talent.” The Talent & Workforce Development Luncheon will be held Monday, April 30th at 11:30 am at the Embassy Suites Wilmington Riverfront (9 Estell Lee Place, Wilmington, NC 28401). Organizations providing resources to help address talent needs will also be on hand to share information with attendees. Cost to attend the luncheon is $35 for Chamber members and $45 for non-members. Registration is available online at http://www.cvent.com/d/ stqhjv/4W.

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ot something on your mind about Wrightsville Beach? Lumina News has openings for guest writers from the Wrightsville Beach area. Business owners, clergy, politicians and students are all invited, but you don’t need a title, just an idea. If you’re interested, write me at terrylane@luminanews.com or call (910) 719-9180.

Board of Adjustment Public Notice The public shall take notice that the Wrightsville Beach Board of Adjustment will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2018 or as soon thereafter, in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC, to discuss the following: •

A request from Samuel Franck authorized agent for the owners of 716 South Lumina Avenue for a variance to 155.6.5.2 (A) and (B) and 155.7.21 (A) and (B) Minimum Lot area/Minimum Lot Width/Private Access Easement.

In partnership with the Town of Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County, and the state of North Carolina, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, is holding a public scoping meeting to obtain public input concerning the Wrightsville Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management Project Validation Study. The purpose of this study is to determine if the authorized maximum project cost limit for this coastal project should be raised in order to continue Federal

participation in cost-shared periodic nourishments thru 2036. The public scoping meeting will be held on April 26, 2018, at the Wrightsville Beach Town Hall at 321 Causeway Drive, beginning at 6 PM. Any questions regarding this study or this meeting should be directed to Wilmington District team members Mr. Jim Medlock, Project Manager, at james.m.medlock@usace.army.mil or Mr. Eric Gasch, Environmental Resources Section, at Eric.K.Gasch@usace.army.mil.

Six Counties Partner to Offer Medication Disposal Event To encourage the proper disposal of unwanted medications, New Hanover Regional Medical Center is partnering with regional healthcare, law enforcement, education and safety organizations to hold a medication disposal event in six counties. Fifteen locations in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Onslow, Columbus and Duplin counties are scheduled to accept all medications and sharps on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Law enforcement will be on site. Medications can be prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins or herbal. Syringes and other sharps will be accepted. New Hanover County locations include: • NHRMC Medical Mall, 2243 S. 17th St., Wilmington • NHRMC Urgent Care, 1135 Military Cuttoff Rd., Ste. 103, Wilmington • NHRMC Atlantic SurgiCenter, 9104 Market St., Wilmington • Carolina Beach Police Department, 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach • New Hanover County Senior Resource Center, 2222 S. College Rd., Wilmington • UNCW Police Department, 5126 Lionfish Drive, Wilmington

Duke Energy’s $62 million solar rebate program approved for North Carolina residential, business and nonprofit customers CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy’s $62 million solar rebate program – which will help North Carolina customers with the upfront cost of installing solar panels on their property – was approved this month by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC). The program is part of 2017’s Competitive Energy Solutions for North Carolina law – also known as House Bill 589 – which includes new Duke Energy programs to benefit customers. Customers can start signing up for the program this summer. “The Competitive Energy Solutions law for North Carolina will encourage solar ownership for customers while we pursue a balanced and affordable

energy mix for all customers,” said David Fountain, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president. “It also allows Duke Energy to secure solar energy from independent facilities at a market rate – also a benefit for customers.” North Carolina is second in the nation for overall solar capacity. Currently, in North Carolina, Duke Energy has more than 6,000 customers who have private solar systems – with a total capacity of just over 50 megawatts. The program expects to increase North Carolina’s private solar market by 200 percent over the next five years, providing an economic boost for the state’s solar installation business as well.

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Landfall Foundation hosts 22nd annual Gala Event, presents donations

Photo layout by Luke Webber Having raised more than $4 million since its inception in 1995, the Landfall Foundation held its annual Gala, the organization’s premier fundraising event, at the Country Club of Landfall on Saturday, April 14. The theme of “ A Royal Affair” gave guests an opportunity to travel to London for the upcoming royal wedding without having to leave the Cape Fear Coast. The

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evening included dinner, dancing to live music, and an annual auction offering opportunities to bid on trips, dinners, jewelry and other items. The event raises 70 percent of the foundation’s charitable fund, with it distributing $363,100 to 74 Wilmington area non-profit organizations in 2017. Last Monday, members of the foundation presented DREAMS of Wilmington with a $30,000 donation, which the organization plans to use to remodel a future

catering and teaching facility that will provide hands-on learning, nutritional knowledge, life, math and science skills, reading comprehension, problem solving and healthy life styles to children in need. The organization also recently donated $25,000 to the Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry, which provides urgent home repairs and accessibility upgrades for military veterans, elderly, disabled and poor families with children.

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-719-9180 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY File No. 17-SP-684 New Hanover County, North Carolina Under and by virtue of the Declaration recorded in Book 2078, Page 016, New Hanover County Register of Deeds, and the provisions of Chapter 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes, and because of the Respondent’s failure to pay assessments duly assessed by Quail Woods Owners Association (“Association”) as shown by the Claim of Lien for Assessments filed on February 15, 2016, File No. 16-M-154, in the Office of the New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court, and pursuant to an Order Allowing Foreclosure of Claim of Lien for Assessments entered by the New Hanover County Clerk of Court on January 24, 2018, the undersigned Trustee will expose for public sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, at 11:00 a.m. on the 3rd day of May 2018, at the Courthouse door, New Hanover County Judicial Building, 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, the following property (including any improvements thereon) located in New Hanover County, North Carolina: BEING all of Lot 384, Section 15, Quail Woods Subdivision, as shown on map of same recorded in Map Book 38, Page 299, of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Also commonly known as 1600 Flushing Dr., Wilmington, NC 28411-7403. The record owner of the abovedescribed real property as reflected by the records of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds ten (10) days prior to posting the Notice is John R. Nelson. The above-described property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” and is subject to any and all superior mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, unpaid taxes, easements, conditions, restrictions, and other matters of record, including, but not limited to, Deed of Trust recorded in Book 5800, Page 2176, of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds. The successful bidder will be required to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders a deed for the property. If for any reason the Trustee does not tender a deed for the property, the successful bidder’s sole remedy shall be a return of the deposit. To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) units, you are hereby notified of the following: (a) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to § 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of

BEGINNING at a point in the Eastern line of Sixth Avenue extended, said point being located Northwardly 50 feet from the intersection of said Eastern line of Sixth Avenue (b) Any person who occupies with the Northern line of South the property pursuant to a rent- Carolina Avenue as the same is al agreement entered into or shown by map of Wilmington renewed on or after October 1, Beach, recorded in Map Book 2, 2007, may, after receiving the Page 30, New Hanover County Notice of Sale, terminate the Registry; running thence from rental agreement by providing said beginning point Eastwritten notice of the termination wardly and parallel with South to the landlord, to be effective Carolina Avenue 100 feet to a on a date stated in the notice point; thence Northwardly and that is at least ten (10) days, but parallel with Sixth Avenue 50 not more than ninety (90) days, feet to a point; thence Westafter the sale date contained in wardly and parallel with South the Notice of Sale, provided that Carolina Avenue 100 feet to the mortgagor has not cured the a point; thence Southwardly default at the time the tenant along said eastern line of Sixth provides notice of termination. Avenue extended 50 feet to Upon termination of a rental the point of BEGINNING. The agreement, the tenant is liable same being the Northern ½ for rent due under the rental of Lots 21 and 22, Block 40, agreement prorated to the effec- Wilmington Beach, as shown tive date of the termination. by map recorded in Book 1015, THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT Page 223, New Hanover CounA DEBT. THE UNDERSIGNED IS A ty Registry, reference to which DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFOR- is hereby made for a more parMATION OBTAINED WILL BE ticular description. TOGETHER with a 1984 single-wide mobile USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. home, which is situated upon This the 5th day of April 2018. said real property. Substitute Trustee does not certify title to Charles D. Meier, Trustee the mobile home. N. C. State Bar No. 13039 The sale will be made subject to all unpaid taxes and special MARSHALL, WILLIAMS & GORassessments, if any, and to all HAM, L.L.P. prior liens, restrictions, ease14 South Fifth Street ments and matters of record. The Post Office Drawer 2088 property will be sold “AS IS.” Wilmington, NC 28402-2088 Telephone: (910) 763-9891 The record owner of the aboveFacsimile: (910) 343-8604 described real property as E-Mail: cdm@mwglaw.com reflected in the records of the 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; and

April 19, 26, 2018 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER File No. 18 SP 114 Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the Deeds of Trust executed by Mountain Properties of Allegheny County, LLC to Ned M. Barnes, Trustee, for the benefit of Scott Herman and Karl Black and wife, Teresa Black, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, on December 21, 2016, in Book 6026 at Page 265 and in Book 6026 at Page 258, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained, and pursuant to the demand of the Owner and Holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deeds of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court of New Hanover County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, Andrew K. McVey, Substitute Trustee, will offer for sale at public auction on the 25th day of April, 2018, at 12:00 o’clock p.m. on the steps of the New Hanover County Courthouse, Wilmington, North Carolina, the following described real property located in or near the City of Wilmington Beach, in the County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and is more particularly described as follows:

New Hanover County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is Mountain Properties of Allegheny County, LLC.

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §45-21.10(b), and the terms of the Deeds of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder will be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statute §§45-21.30(d) and (e). Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 45-21.29, an order for possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of New Hanover County. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon ten (10) days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of the rental agreement, any such tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the

effective date of termination. This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. This the 5th day of April, 2018. Andrew K. McVey, Substitute Trustee April 12, 19, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of John Cashman, M.D., 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 2nd day of July, 2018, 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 29th day of March, 2018. Diane Cobb Cashman, Personal Representative of the Estate of John Cashman, M.D. Jill L. Peters Kaess Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Ida Pauline Formyduval, late, of Wilmington, 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 in care of Shelby C. Eakins, Executrix, at 6436 Quail Run Road, Wilmington, NC 28409, on or before June 29, 2018, 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 29th day of March, 2018. Shelby C. Eakins Executrix of the Estate of Ida Pauline Formyduval Jerry A. Mannen, Jr. YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2018

said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 28th day of June 2018, 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 29th day of March 2018. Mary C. Kelly, Executor 471 Blossom Ferry Road Castle Hayne, N.C. 28429 March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2018 EXECUTOR’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 Terry David Mosher (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 28th day of June 2018, 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 29th day of March 2018. Tanner David Mosher, Executor 1018 Worthville Road Randleman, N.C. 27317 March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 18-E-387 In the Matter of the Estate of RICHARD ARNOLD BLAKE, Deceased DONALD A. BLAKE, having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of RICHARD ARNOLD BLAKE, deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit same to the said Donald A. Blake at the address set out below on or before July 12, 2018, or this Notice may be pleaded in bar of any payment or recovery of same. All persons indebted to said decedent will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below. This the 5th day of April 2018. DONALD A. BLAKE, Administrator CTA Estate of RICHARD ARNOLD BLAKE, Deceased 2605 Guilford Avenue Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-1245 April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018

EXECUTOR’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 Angela Dillon Kimbrell (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 5th day of July 2018, 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 5th day of April 2018. Preston Lee Phillips, Jr., Executor 608 Bellemeade Street Greensboro, N.C. 27401

EXECUTOR’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 Personal Representative of the Estate of Marilyn Blies Perry, late, of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, c/o Lauren Page, 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 20th day of July, 2018, 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 19th day of April 2018. Suzan M. Perry (formerly Suzan Perry-Canoutas), Personal Representative of the Estate of Marilyn Blies Perry

April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018 EXECUTOR’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 Herbert Jerry Hazard (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 12th day of July 2018, 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.

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2018

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This is the 12th day of April 2018. Marlena H. Johnson, Administrator 610 Spence Drive Salisbury, NC 28144 April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2018

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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 Early Worship: 8:30 a.m. 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: 8:30, 9:45, 11:15 a.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., Tuesday – Friday, noon. 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. 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. ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND EPISCOPAL The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector 101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m.