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Town wins grant to construct new public restroom facility By Hannah Leyva Contributing Writer

New public restrooms will soon be built near the Stone Street beach access and Wynn Plaza, right in the heart of downtown Wrightsville Beach, thanks to a grant from the state. The $220,000 grant from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Coastal Management Division (including

a 25 percent match of $55,000 from the town) will cover the design, permit fees, and construction of the facilities. The proposed public restrooms would be located between Wings and Trolley Stop on the Lumina Avenue side of the plaza, where a small public restroom facility currently exists. In addition to that facility, the town has four public restrooms buildings located in beach access

parking lots and one located at Wrightsville Beach Park. Along with the acceptance of the grant, the town also agreed to a contract with local architecture firm BMH (Bowman Murray and Hemingway) to design and build the project. The Wilmington company previously worked with Wrightsville Beach to construct the town’s lifeguard stands.

Coast Guard Station Wrightsville Beach crewmembers hold a sea turtle they helped to rescue near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, May 14, 2018. The North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission and a good Samaritan assisted in the rescue. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd class Brandyn Napolitano)

Coast Guard, NC Wildlife Resource Commission and good Samaritan rescue sea turtle Staff report The Coast Guard, the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission and a good Samaritan rescued an injured sea turtle on Monday, less than a mile off Wrightsville Beach. The 75-foot fishing boat Lady Lisa contacted watchstanders at Station Wrightsville Beach and notified them that they found a small sea turtle with a hook in its mouth and an injured fin. Sector North Carolina’s command center dispatched a 45-foot Response Boat—Medium crew from Station Wrightsville Beach, accompanied by

Bradley Creek students make art from WB litter By Nicholas Aziz Intern

While Wrightsville Beach attracts throngs of tourists each summer for its spacious beach strand, these crowds will often also create the unwanted side effect of litter. But for a crew of 20 local elementary school students, this litter served as the resources for unique art pieces this week. The fourth grade students of the Bradley Creek Elementary School Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) program learned the art technique from local artist Jazz Undy, who hosted the students on Tuesday, May 15 at his Wrightsville Beach Art Company studio at 32 N Lumina Ave. Under Undy’s supervision, the students walked along the beach, digging through the ground to find any sign of trash hidden in the sandy shores. The litter will be incorporated into their artwork, which they hope will raise environmental awareness as well as expose the problems of litter on the beach. The field trip brought out an enthusiastic response from the students, dashing around with soon-to-be-filled buckets as though they were participating in a scavenger hunt. They cheered out every time they found a discarded item, with cries of glee ringing out over the beach as they searched for trash to make their art. “It’s great to get them outside and actually learn about the outdoors,” said Lisa, a mother of one of the children. “They’re into the environment-- they’re passionate.” In order to reduce plastic waste, three of the Bradley Creek Elementary students are attempting to ban the use of plastic straws in their cafeteria, which have included a meeting with the school’s head of nutrition. Other students express the want to help the environment creatively, with one student even writing a book about stopping plastic waste. Aside from beer bottle caps, Undy and the students discovered a number of cigarette butts buried in the sand, which he said not uncommon. The kids also discovered receipts, rose petals, clothes, half-eaten, rotten bits of food, numerous cardboard boxes, plastic

wrappings, broken surfboards and beach chairs. “We find cigarette butts,” Undy says, “Which is illegal because you’re not allowed to smoke on the beach since four years ago, but these kids find them all the time. It’s really bad. I don’t mind people smoking, but it’s not too much to ask for people to throw their things away.”

a representative from the WRC. Once on scene, the good Samaritan transferred the turtle to the Coast Guard boat, where the WRC representative took custody. The turtle was transported to The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Surf City. “Due to the Lady Lisa’s quick action, authorities were able to transport this injured sea turtle to a facility where it can receive the care it needs,” said Cmdr. Matt Moorlag, the Sector North Carolina deputy sector commander. “The boating public plays a vital role in the conservation of our protected species.”

Annual Hands Across the Sand returns to Wrightsville Beach amid renewed threat of offshore oil drilling By Daja Terry Intern

Photo by Nicholas Aziz

Members of the Bradley Creek Elementary School Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) program came to Wrightsville Beach on Tuesday, May 15 as part of a field trip to the Wrightsville Beach Art Company.

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With the backdrop of the renewed threat of federal approval of offshore oil drilling and seismic blasting off North Carolina shores, local environmental advocates will form a symbolic line protecting Wrightsville Beach from drilling and blasting this weekend with the annual Hands Across the Sand protest on Saturday, May 19. Along the shores of Wrightsville Beach, protesters will gather at 12 p.m. for 15 minutes to stand together hand-in-hand against seismic blasting and drilling off the North Carolina coast. The event will be held at Access 29 at Stone Street, just north of Station One Condominiums. “This is a chance to symbolically show your support for protecting North Carolina’s coastal environment from the damaging effects of seismic blasting and drilling,” said former mayor David Cignotti, who has helped organize the event for the past few years. “While the event will only take a few minutes, it will go a long way in sending a message to our elected leaders that drilling off our coast is not worth the risk,” Cignotti said. “After all, if those of us who enjoy the coastal waters of North Carolina don’t speak up to protect this valuable resource, who will?” Hands Across the Sand encourages participants to “leave nothing but footprints and enjoy yourself.” The protest comes at a time of renewed concern that the federal government could approve offshore oil drilling, which faces significant opposition in Wrightsville Beach due to the threat a spill could place on the local tourist economy. n See HANDS Page 2

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25th Annual Seaside Soccer Classic to Bring 4,125 Youth Soccer Players to Region On May 19-20, travel industry partners in Wilmington, North Carolina and the island beaches of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Wrightsville Beach will welcome the 25th Annual Seaside Soccer Classic, a youth soccer tournament sanctioned by the N. C. Youth Soccer Association. Hosted by the Wilmington Hammerheads Youth FC, the Seaside Soccer Classic provides a fun, safe, and competitive opportunity for teams of all levels. The goal of the event is to provide players, from ages 9 to 19 years old, a competitive end-of-season tournament in a community that offers the families a beautiful weekend surrounded by sun, sand, and the Wilmington Riverwalk. According to Wilmington H a m m e r h e a d s Yo u t h F C Tournament Director Dani Pittman, this year’s tournament will host 275 teams from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Each team consists of an average of 15 players. All but 40 local teams will travel from out of town. Each of the 4,125 players is expected to

be accompanied by multiple family members. Additionally, 300 coaches and 175 referees are expected to accompany the teams. During the two-day tournament, the majority of the participants and their families will stay at a variety of hotels and shop, dine and play in local establishments. “Based on participant numbers provided by event organizers, the 25th Annual Seaside Soccer Classic will generate approximately $1.82 million in direct visitor spending in New Hanover County,” states Kim Hufham, President/CEO of the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority. “Using a conservative 2.5 multiplier, the total economic impact of this tournament will be approximately $4.55 million.” This year’s Seaside Soccer Classic will take place at several soccer fields in New Hanover County, including: Cape Fear Regional Soccer Park, Hugh MacRae Athletic Park/Roland Grise, Veterans Park, Eaton Fields/Ogden Park, and Northern Regional Park.

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“The Wilmington Hammerheads Youth FC is excited to be celebrating the 25th Annual Seaside Soccer Classic. Over the years, the club has continued to see growth in the event and provided the community with a positive economic impact,” states Dani Pittman. “The 25th Annual Seaside Soccer Classic could not be possible without the support of New Hanover County Parks and Rec and the City of Wilmington, and the use of their facilities. We would also like to thank the hotels in our area for continually accommodating the parents and players who continue to come back each year; they do an unbelievable job of finding that balance with our soccer families and our beach-goers.” “Hosting a regional youth soccer championship provides Wilmington and our island beaches with a great opportunity to showcase the destination to families who are traveling from our top visitor feeder markets,” said Hufham. “We hope the players and their families enjoy their visit and return for future tournaments and vacations.”

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all passed resolutions opposing

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the right and humpback whales,

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species, harp seals and fisheries,

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AREA BRIEFS A Royal Wedding Celebration at Wrightsville Beach Museum

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The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History will be celebrating the birth of Prince Louis and royal wedding of Prince Harry and American Meghan Markle on Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets for the Royal Wedding Fundraiser are $10 for adults and $5 for children under twelve. Admission includes ticket books for five activities. Festivities will include British trivia, food, and games on the lawn. Music by Edward Elgar will accompany the event as attendees eat a picnic lunch— bring your own or order ahead—and a lemon and elderberry cake, much like what will be served at the royal wedding. A showing of the wedding will play as the cake is cut at noon. The museum encourages hats and tiaras appropriate for a royal wedding. Materials will be available for attendees to make their own fascinators, a light-weight

Stoked to Go Out pier-to-pier swim this weekend

Wilmington swimmers will celebrate the 5th year of Stoked to Go Out on Saturday, May 19 at 9 a.m. Hundreds of swimmers turn out each year to participate in the 1.7 mile race between Crystal Pier and Johnnie Mercer’s Pier in remembrance of Grey Liston. Participants ranging from 11 to over 70 years old will be sorted into fourteen different age groups to determine awards. Online registration is $38 dollars. The fee includes entry, a T-shirt, and a swim cap. Note there is a $3 online fee for the sanctioning of this event. All proceeds will go to the Grey Liston Endowment Scholarship for the UNCW Swimming & Diving program. Participants should meet at Wrightsville Beach Park. Shuttles will run from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m.

Wrightsville Beach police represented at National Police Week

Wrightsville Beach Police Weekly Arrest Report

Harbor Island Garden Club Yard of the Month

MONDAY, MAY 7 • Elton Ray Hardy III , 23, was charged with simple assault & resist public officer.

TUESDAY, MAY 8 • Liam Christopher Hunt, 22, was charged with fail to appear in court. • Breanna Demarro Pellett, 25, was charged with possession of schedule I (MDMA), possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of schedule VI (marijuana), possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

THURSDAY, MAY 10 • Christine Kirby Harris, 50, was charged with contempt of court, perjury, court violations. • Mark Eric Evangelist, 48, was charged with contempt of court, perjury, court violations.

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The Harbor Island Garden Club named the home of Mary and Chuck Munn, 200 Live Oak Drive, as the May 2018 Yard of the Month.

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Public Notice: Surplus Property Available for Purchase The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution at their meeting on Monday, May 7, 2018, declaring certain personal property surplus to the county’s operations. Non-profit organizations have an opportunity to inspect and purchase the property prior to it being sold to the general public. Any non-profit organization interested in viewing the property should contact Tamara Matthews (910-798-7402) or James Derseraux (910-798-4320). Nonprofits may take advantage of this opportunity beginning Monday, May 21, 2018 through Friday, May 25, 2018. Any remaining property will be offered for sale Tuesday, May 29, 2018 through Tuesday, June 12, 2018 using GOVDEALS, a company who provides online auction services to governmental entities. Registration is required for bidding. All items are sold “as

• Adam Bradley Capps, 27, was charged with DWI.

is,” and the acceptable methods of payment are cash, money order, cashier’s check, and credit card. Please review the terms and conditions prior to bidding. For questions about using the GOVDEALS website, please contact GOVDEALS at (800) 613-0156.

New Hanover County launches webpage highlighting opioid resources New Hanover County’s Public Health Department has launched a webpage to give residents a new resource to navigate the opioid epidemic. The webpage, Health.NHCgov. com/opioids, features information about treatment and recovery, medication disposal, abuse prevention, and harm reduction. The website was created by the county’s Public Health Department to provide important information and resources to help fight the opioid crisis.

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SATURDAY, MAY 12 • Mattison C. Burkholder, 21, was charged with simple physical assault.

SUNDAY, MAY 13 • Kaycie Marie Hanson, 19, was charged with larceny – shoplifting, possession of drug paraphernalia. • Anabella Daisy Canady , 19, was charged with larceny – shoplifting, possession of drug paraphernalia.

THE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL MAKE ONE APPOINTMENT TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Town of Wrightsville Beach is now accepting applications from Town residents who are interested in serving on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. On June 12th, the Board of Aldermen will make one appointment to fill an unexpired term that will expire January 2020.

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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. June 7, 2018.

Wrightsville Beach Board of Adjustment Meeting 5 p.m., Town Hall Council Chambers

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Wrightsville Beach Police Officer Thomas Wetherington was in Washington, D.C. for National Police Week. Wetherington visited the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial as part of the 37th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service on May 15. The memorial honors officers who died in the line of duty.

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Governor Cooper Reports More than 5,700 Treated in First Year of Federal Opioid Grant Across North Carolina, 5,717 individuals--nearly four times the first-year goal--have benefited since May 2017 from a federal grant aimed at helping battle an opioid crisis that is killing nearly four people a day in this state, Governor Roy Cooper reported today. The first $15.5 million in funding from the 21st Century Cures Act/State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grant was expected to serve 1,460 people with treatment and recovery supports during its first year. The funds support several components of North Carolina’s Opioid Action Plan. North Carolina is using the federal grant funds to expand opioid treatment, with some individuals receiving multiple services. Outpatient treatment was provided to 4,175 individuals, while more than 2,000 each received medication-assisted treatment (MAT) or Crisis Services, and some individuals also received recovery and prevention supports. “ We a r e s a v i n g l i v e s ,

improving people’s health, and moving North Carolina forward,” Governor Cooper said. “We will continue to work together with health care providers, law enforcement, emergency personnel, and others across our state to fight the opioid crisis on the ground.” In addition to the federal grant, Gov. Cooper’s budget announced last week invests in fighting the opioid epidemic through expanded access to treatment. The governor’s proposal provides $9.8 million to serve up to 1,400 additional people through publicly funded Medication-Assisted Treatment as well as alternative treatment methods and recovery support services. “More people are now receiving treatment and recovery supports, but there is more work to be done to provide access for all who need it.” said N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D. “Access to ongoing treatment and recovery supports is critical to turn the tide of the opioid crisis.”

The federal grant is helping to ramp up efforts to reduce opioidrelated overdoses and deaths through the purchase of more than 4,200 doses of naloxone, the life-saving overdose reversal drug. Naloxone is being distributed to partners across the state including health departments, treatment centers, nonprofit and drug addiction centers and networks of volunteers. The grant is helping to make sure that services are delivered to reach the approximately 80 percent of individuals with substance use disorder who had not received treatment in the previous year. This builds on the collaborative work already underway across North Carolina to fight the opioid epidemic. The battle includes efforts by consumers, family members, care and treatment providers, Local Management Entities-Managed Care Organizations, local health departments, law enforcement, medical facilities, emergency responders and others.

Chamber hosts BBQ for local elected officials Area elected officials will be treated to an old-fashioned BBQ on the riverfront at the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce 15th Annual Elected Officials Appreciation BBQ. The local delegation to the General Assembly, U.S. Congressman and Senators representing the area, New Hanover County Commissioners, Wilmington City Council, New Hanover County School Board, area judges, and more have been invited to attend. As of today, 26 elected officials plan to attend the event. The event will take place on the riverfront at the Wilmington Chamber (One Estell Lee Place) on Friday, May 18, from 5:30-7:30 pm. “The Elected Officials Appreciation BBQ is a great way for the business community to say thank you to all of our elected officials who give their time to improve our region,” said Wilmington Chamber President & CEO Natalie English. This event is only open to Wilmington Chamber of Commerce members. The cost for attendance is $25 per person. Contact Megan Canny at canny@wilmingtonchamber.org / (910)762-2611 ext. 202 for registration information.

Visitor spending hits record levels in North Carolina North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2017 with a total of $23.9 billion, a 4.2 percent increase from 2016, according to new data. Additionally, tourism industry-supported employment topped 225,000 jobs to set another record for the state. “North Carolina is a welcoming place for the nearly 50 million visitors who travel here each year, and tourism continues to be an economic engine for our state, employing 225,200 people across more than 45,000 businesses last year,” Governor Roy Cooper said. “I’m proud of the way the tourism industry continues to fuel growth in communities across our state.” Gov. Cooper applauded the growth in direct tourism employment, which was up 2.6 percent from 2016. Payroll income grew even more, increasing 7.1 percent to top $5.9 billion. The figures are from research commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, and conducted by the U.S. Travel Association. Other findings from the study showed state and local tax

receipts from visitor spending rose 3.7 percent to more than $1.9 billion. Visitors spent more than $65 million per day in North Carolina last year and contributed about $5.36 million per day in state and local tax revenues as a result of that spending. The Travel Economic Impact Model reflects preliminary estimates for 2017 domestic travel in North Carolina based on national travel studies conducted by the U.S. Travel Association, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Survey of Consumer Expenditures, STR lodging data, data from local/ state/federal government organizations, and other public and private data sources. More information about the study can be found online at partners. visitnc.com/economic-impact-studies. “Tourism means jobs in all of North Carolina’s 100 counties,”said Anthony M. Copeland, North Carolina Commerce Secretary. “. In addition, dollars spent by tourists visiting North Carolina save our state’s residents money. Eeach North Carolina household saves an average of $512 annually in state and local taxes as a result of tax revenue generated by visitor spending.”

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NCDOT TO HOST A PUBLIC MEETING IN MAY FOR PROPOSED INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT U.S. 17 BUSINESS AND DOCK STREET WILMINGTON, NEW HANOVER COUNTY STIP Project No. W-5601DH The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to make improvements to the intersection of U.S. 17 and Dock Street. Improvements include extending the existing median on U.S. 17 Business at Dock Street through the intersection. Included in the project is the addition of a crosswalk on U.S. 17 with a pedestrian refuge in the median, adding extend curb (bulb-outs) on all four corners on Dock Street, and landscaping of the intersection around the curb ramp areas.

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A public meeting to present information on the proposal and obtain feedback will be held Monday, May 21, 2018 in the Council Chambers at Wilmington City Hall located at 102 N. 3rd Street in Wilmington. Interested citizens may attend at any time between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Please note that no presentation will be made. NCDOT representatives will display maps and be available to answer questions and receive comments. Comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops. Written comments or questions can also be submitted at the meeting or later by June 4, 2018.

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A map of the proposed project can be viewed on the NCDOT Public Meetings Website at https://ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings. For additional information contact Highway Division 3 Design Construct, Eric Murray by phone at (910) 341-2000 or by email at ecmurray@ncdot.gov. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Mr.Murray, as early as possible so that arrangements can be made. 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 1-800-494-6494. Aquellas personas que hablan español y 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.

THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE MARKETING ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Town of Wrightsville Beach is now accepting applications from Town residents and representatives from the Town’s business community who are interested in serving on the Wrightsville Beach Marketing Advisory Committee. The Board of Aldermen will make appointments at their June 12, 2018 meeting. 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 received by 5:00 p.m. June 7, 2018. For additional information, please contact Sylvia Holleman: by phone 239-1771 or email sholleman@towb.org.

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Wilmington Choral Society concludes season with choral masterpiece ‘Requim’ The Wilmington Choral Society concludes its 67th Season with a performance on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 4 p.m. in the Wilson Center. The Sunday matinee is titled “Sing Me to Heaven” and is directed by Paula Brinkman. The program features John Rutter’s Requiem, a musical setting of parts of the Latin Requiem with added psalms and biblical verses in English. The work is scored for soprano soloist, mixed choir, and chamber orchestra. “John Rutter wrote the Requiem in honor of his father,” according to Choral Society Director Brinkman, “and since its completion and premiere in 1985, his Requiem has become a modern classic. We are so excited to present to the Cape Fear audience our vision of Mr. Rutter’s Requiem featuring soprano soloist Shannon Kessler Dooley.” Known for her lyricism and expressiveness, Shannon Kessler Dooley is quickly gaining a

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reputation for herself in the operatic world as a soprano to watch. Career highlights have included lead and cover roles in productions of Opera Theatre of Connecticut, the Metropolitan Opera, Opera Theatre of Pittsburgh, and Spoleto, USA. In addition to her schedule of recitals in the U.S. and abroad, her concert credits include performances with the Pittsburgh Symphony, Utah Symphony, and Asheville Symphony. The Choral Society will pair Requiem with two other choral classics, “Sing Me to Heaven,” by Daniel Gawthrop, written just a few years after the Rutter Requiem in 1991, and Gabriel Fauré ‘s choral masterpiece “Cantique de Jean Racine.” The text is a French paraphrase by Racine of a Latin hymn that Fauré set to music for an 1865 composition competition in Paris. Although he was just 19 years old at the time, Fauré’s composition won him first prize! It has become one of his most popular works.

Also in the solo spotlight are Nora Mark and Abigale Hawkins, both winners of the Wilmington Choral Society’s 2018 Ralph Robins Scholarship Award. Nora Mark is a graduating senior at Ashley High School with plans to continue her music education at Florida State University. Abigale Hawkins, a New Hanover High School senior, will be attending UNCChapel Hill in the fall. “All in all, the Choral Society’s program provides audience members a marvelous opportunity to experience the heavenly beauty of choral harmonies,” adds Brinkman. “And because the concert is being performed at the Wilson Center in Historic Downtown Wilmington, there is easy access to restaurants for families to enjoy a lovely program and afternoon.” Food donations will be collected in the lobby that day for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard food bank.

Nearshore & Offshore Fishing Report

King Mackerel bite is picking up - water temps on the rise By Jesse Gawlik Ocean stinger Charters

Offshore: King Mackerel bite is picking up in the 20-30 mile mark. Water temps have been slowly on the rise. The water temps at 25 mile mark northeast of Masonboro Inlet is 68 degrees. We are using blue/white Ilanders rigged with medium ballyhoo on the inside out riggers and red/white Ilanders rigged with small ballyhoo on the outside outrigger. We are also running 2 skirt rigs on flat lines on the edge of the prop wash 50ft back. The King Mackerel bite has been best in the 85-120ft of water. There has been a lot of bait in this water depth the last 7 days. We are also pulling white/ sliver Drone spoons on #6 or #8 planners with 50 ft 100 lbs floro/mono leaders. Gulfstream: If we have a good weather window, the Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna and Blackfin Tuna bite is picking up along the break in 25-50 fathoms.

Or out 60 miles from Masonboro Inlet. Best colors have been red/white, blue/purple Ilanders rigged with small ballyhoo are producing nice Mahi. The Wahoo bit has slowed down a little over the last week. But we are still catching a few each time we are in the Gulfstream. We have caught must of them on #3 planner early in the morning and #8 planner the afternoon. The Black Tuna bite has been steady in 25 – 50 fathoms. Pulling small skirt rigs. The best colors have been pink/white, blue/white on outriggers has been working best. These lures should be set in the choppy water 150 ft – 250 ft back. Capt. Jesse Gawlik of Ocean Stinger Fishing Charters operates out of the Bridge Tender Marina at 1418 Airlie Rd. in Wilmington, j u s t b e f o re t h e Wrightsville Beach drawbridge. Contact him at 910-777-9734 or oceanstingercharters@gmail. com.

Garden club takes state, regional awards

Clockwise from top: Katrina Morton, Shirlee Gearhart, Cindy Jupp, Dot Balkcum; Patti Jacaruso, Dot Balkcum, Kathy Gresham; Margaret Collins, Zeke Partin, Brenda Olson; Kim Wilt, Wylene McDonald, Nan Spainhour, Betty Jackson, Leigh Kelly

Led by recognition of its junior gardener program, the Harbor Island Garden Club earned two regional first-place awards, along with more than a dozen statewide awards, for its work on beautification, education and environmental issues in Wrightsville Beach. The South Atlantic Region of National Garden Clubs recognized the club’s work with its Rooty Rascals program for fifth grade students at Wrightsville Beach Elementary. The program earned a first-place award for bird protection for its Audubon project on the Wrightsville Beach South End, which includes hand-made signs warning visitors not to disturb the bird nests. The organization also recognized the club for

its media outreach by awarding it first place for publicity press book. The club also won more than a dozen statewide awards from the Garden Clubs of North Carolina. Those awards included first place awards for the club’s garden committee, arbor decor for Pink Ribbon Month, press book award, community gardening, and for conservation for the Rooty Rascals yearly field trip to the South End. The club won second place awards for its website, youth education for its Rooty Rascals barrier island field trip and for the club’s adoption of Gallardia to replace invasive species previously designated.

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CLASSIFIED

May 17- May 23, 2018

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-719-9180 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES SALE OF REAL PROPERTY File No. 17-SP-775 New Hanover County, North Carolina Under and by virtue of the Declaration recorded in Book 1552 at Page 483, Book 1568, Page 682, Book 1568, Page 716, Book 1703, Page 529, Book 1730, Page 1240, and Book 1812, Page 359, 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 Stonington Property Owners’ Association, Inc. (“Association”) as shown by the Claim of Lien for Assessments filed on August 19, 2015, File No. 15-M-1031, 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 April 11, 2018, the undersigned Trustee will expose for public sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, at 10:30 a.m. on the 23rd 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 19 of Stonington Subdivision, Section 1, as the same is shown on a map recorded in Map Book 29 at Page 14 in the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Also commonly known as 1509 Amhearst Court, Wilmington, NC 28412-2085. 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 Nancy King a/k/a Nancy King Shynett. 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. 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 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 (b)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 the termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least ten (10) days, but not 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 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 the termination. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. THE UNDERSIGNED IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This the 25th day of April 2018. Bonnie M. Braudway, Trustee N. C. State Bar No. 35183 MARSHALL, WILLIAMS & GORHAM, L.L.P. 14 South Fifth Street Post Office Drawer 2088 Wilmington, NC 28402-2088 Telephone: (910) 763-9891;Ext. 217 Facsimile: (910) 343-8604 E-Mail: bmb@mwglaw.com Published: May 10, 2018 & May 17, 2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL

ESTATE File No. 18 SP 239 Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the Declaration of Easements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Lumina Station II Condominiums Recorded at Book 2764, Page 867, and the Declaration of Condominium for Lumina Station II Office Condominium recorded at Book 2764, Page 928 of the New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina (“Declarations”), 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 Declarations, 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, Trustee, will offer for sale at public auction on the 23rd day of May, 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 Wilmington, in the County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and is more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Unit 214, Building 1 of Lumina Station II Condominiums as the same is shown upon a map recorded at Condominium Plat Book 12, Pages 32-42, of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. The sale will be made subject to all unpaid taxes and special assessments, if any, and to all prior liens, restrictions, easements and matters of record. The property will be sold “AS IS.” The record owner of the abovedescribed real property as reflected in the records of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is F & F Leasing, LLC. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §45-21.10(b), and the terms of the Declarations, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the 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 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 §§4521.30(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.

ment to the undersigned. This the 10th day of May, 2018. Andrew John Edward Cracker, Executor of the Estate of Andrew Robert Cracker Lauren Page Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Andrew Robert Cracker, 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 Lauren Page, 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 13th day of August, 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 pay-

This the 3rd day of May, 2018. Allison E. Donovan, Executrix of the Estate of David Winston Perrier c/o J.C. Hearne, II 265 Racine Drive, Suite 104 Wilmington, NC 28403 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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 Melvin Eugene Davis (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 2nd day of August 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.

Having qualified as Executrix of the ESTATE OF Lillian Bernice Reese, 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 6th day of August 2018, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 110 Foxwood Lane, Wilmington NC 28409.

This is the 3rd day of May 2018. Daniel C. Davis, Executor 2709 Newkirk Avenue Wilmington, N.C. 28412 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT Having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Joseph Godbey, Sr. , 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 Jerry A. Mannen, Jr., Administrator CTA, at 102 N. Fifth Ave. , Wilmington, NC 28402, on or before August 3, 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 3rd day of May, 2018. Jerry A. Mannen, Jr., Administrator CTA of the Estate of Joseph Godbey, Sr. Douglas A. Fox YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Frank Joseph Muscle, Jr., late, of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned do hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o J.C. Hearne, II, 265 Racine Drive, Suite 104, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403, on or before the 2nd day of August, 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 3rd day of May, 2018. This the 3rd day of May, 2018. /s/ Andrew K. McVey Linda A. Neely, Executrix of the Andrew K. McVey, Trustee Estate of Frank Joseph Muscle, Jr. c/o J.C. Hearne, II May 10, May 17, 2018 265 Racine Drive, Suite 104 Wilmington, NC 28403 AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT

ery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 3rd day of May, 2018. YVONNE LYNNE SCANLON, EXECUTOR, ESTATE OF LILLIAN BERNICE REESE James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Grace W. Sanders, 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 6th day of August, 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 3rd day of May, 2018. Henry Walker Sanders, Executor of the Estate of Grace W. Sanders Jill L. Peters Kaess Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 Catherine Irene Shrader (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 2nd day of August 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 3rd day of May 2018. Carol Shrader, Executor 119 Raye Drive Wilmington, N.C. 28412 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of David Winston Perrier, late, of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned do hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o J.C. Hearne, II, 265 Racine Drive, Suite 104, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403, on or before the 2nd day of August, 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov-

NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 Reuben J. Silver (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 2nd day of August 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate pay-

ment to the undersigned. This is the 3rd day of May 2018. Kathleen Pearre, Executor 2353 Elizabeth Ave. Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Gladys E. Thornton, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned do 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 6th day of August, 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 3rd day of May, 2018. Linda T. Davidson and Joseph R. Thornton, Co-Executors of the Estate of Gladys E. Thornton Jill L. Peters Kaess Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401

NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Donald Ray Logan, 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 20th day of August, 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 17th day of May, 2018. Carson R. Logan, Administrator of the Estate of Donald Ray Logan Jill L. Peters Kaess Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT

Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF LORENZ EUGENE NISSEN, 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 21ST day of August 2018, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at The MacDonald Law Firm PLLC, 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102, Wilmington NC 28403. This the 11th day of May, 2018. LARRY WAYNE NISSEN, EXECUTOR ESTATE OF LORENZ EUGENE NISSEN James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 May 17, 24, 31 & June 7, 2018

FOR SALE Oleander Memorial Gardens, 2 cemetery plots, Oak Gardens Section, lot #69, graves B-2 &3, near Sunrise Mausoleum. Asking $7,000. total. Seller will pay transfer fee to Oleander Gardens. 910-458-9953.

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 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 Benjamin Hugh Gault (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 26th 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 26th day of April 2018. Gregory L. Heath, Executor 3817 Wilshire Blvd. Wilmington, N.C. 28403 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2018

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Mary Margaret Mason, deceased, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby make notification to all persons having valid claims, against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before July 25, 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’s attorney. This 26th day of April, 2018. Scott J. Rizzo The Rizzo Law Firm, PLLC Administrator for the Estate of Mary Margaret Mason 15720 Brixham Hill Avenue, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC, 28277 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 Marion K. Faison (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 16th day of August 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 17th day of May 2018. Margaret Mathews, Executor 5605 Sterlingwood Drive Fuquay Varina, N.C. 27526

May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2018

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.