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New coffee shop eyes former Annex site while boutique surf shop moves next door By Terry Lane Staff Writer

As a successful Virginia Beachbased coffee and breakfast shop is seeking a conditional use permit to operate in Wrightsville Beach, the business formerly located in the Causeway Drive location has already moved next

to the local surf shop. Town staff recommended approving Zeke’s Beans & Bowls for the location on 534 Causeway Drive, where both Annex Surf Supply and Sean’s Private Surf Lessons were housed until last April before moving into a location next door at 530 Causeway Drive. Zeke’s Beans & Bowls

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Surf City and Annex surf shops owner Mike Barden, buyer Lisa Yeary and clerk Logan Beam at Annex’s new location at 530 Causeway Drive. The store moved from its 534 Causeway Drive location as Virginia Beach-based coffee shop Zeke’s Beans & Bowls eyes expanding into the location.

has a Virginia Beach, Va. location that has already proved successful, a town memo said. The restaurant’s conditional use permit for the location will be reviewed by the town’s planning board on June 5 and will go before the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen at its June 14 meeting. In addition to gourmet coffee, the restaurant plans to serve fruitbased Acai bowls, salads, pitas and other healthy food. Mike Barden, owner of Annex Surf Supply and its sister shop, Surf City Surf Shop, said he was working to help bring the restaurant to Wrightsville Beach, noting that its success in Virginia Beach shows it can be successful here. “The location will function well as a high-volume restaurant,” Barden said. “We need something like that on this side of the Causeway Bridge. It will offer clean, healthy, fast food that is prices right.” Meanwhile, the boutique surf n See ANNEX Page 3

Jumping into Summer

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Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue member Michael Thomas dismounts lifeguard stand No. 6 near Johnnie Mercer’s Pier on Sunday, May 27. Thomas was warning swimmers to stay back from the pier pilings. Ocean Rescue Capt. Jeremy Owens said that lifeguards made 10 rip current rescues over the Memorial Day weekend, while also responding to a beach goer who suffered a seizure and was transported to the hospital by EMS.

White forwards resident’s concern on Waynick Blvd speed limit to NCDOT By Terry Lane Staff Writer

After an inquiry from the chairman of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, the mayor of Wrightsville Beach said it could be difficult to gain support for a speed limit lowering on Waynick Boulevard. New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Chairman Woody White sent an email to town and state officials this morning forwarding the concerns of a resident on Waynick Boulevard who believes the current 35 mph speed limit poses a safety risk, requesting a seasonal change to 25 mph. The woman sent the request to White, who then asked the North Carolina Department of Transportation to examine the request. White said he wasn’t pressing the issue and would let town officials decide if it was a problem

that needed addressing. However, Mayor Bill Blair said that the town would have to examine whether there is a safety issue with speeding on Waynick Boulevard, where parking lines the west side of the street with frequent pedestrian crossings. In her email to White, the woman who owns a beach house on Waynick Boulevard referenced safety concerns with crossing the beach. Blair said other residents may not want the slower speed limit, adding that he couldn’t recall a recent incident where a pedestrian has been struck on Waynick Boulevard. Blair said he recalled the June 2016 hit-and-run of a woman on a bicycle on Waynick Boulevard, but said that bicycle safety was a different problem from the pedestrian safety issue the woman raised in her email. In her email, the woman said that

people parking on the west side of Waynick Boulevard had to run to safely cross the road to reach the piers and beach, adding: “The elderly have a real struggle to cross Waynick.” “Thousands of folks will be crossing this highway as beach goers with coolers, gear, and children. You will observe that you have to run for your life to cross Waynick. Many families will be going to their piers with the same gear, running to cross safely,” the woman wrote to White. “Come spend ten minutes at our beach house over this busy weekend and you will see the need for a lower speed limit.” Blair said that the town has tried to address pedestrian crossing through crosswalks, including adding high-visibility crosswalks to the street. Many pedestrian safety issues are due to people being distracted with their phones, Blair added.

Permanent residents, not renters, driving local housing market growth By Daja Terry Intern

Once a major driver of the local housing market, second homes and investment properties are now comprising a smaller part of the recent growth in the local housing market, the president of the Wilmington Cape Fear Home Builders Association told the audience at Cape Fear Realtors at a Wednesday event focused on the real estate economy. At the release of the Cape Fear Area Housing Economic Report at the CFR offices, home builders association president Dave Spetrino said that fewer new home starts are for second homes, especially as short-term services like Airbnb provide more options for vacation rentals. “In 2005, we built five homes in Wrightsville Beach. Four of them were either investor or second homes, while one was primary. In 2017, we built five more homes in Wrightsville beach. All of them were primary homes. People are renting out less and planning to live here more,” Spetrino said. Lingering economic concerns are another reason second-home

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Special needs surf camp returning to Wrightsville Beach NC Press Release Entering its eleventh year of teaching disadvantaged, medically fragile, and special needs children how to surf, IndoJax Surf Charities continues to operate by its axiom: “If I can surf, I can do anything.” “It’s an incredible journey to witness how surfing and the ocean can change the lives of others for the better,” said Jack Viorel, founder and director of IndoJax Surf Charities. “We often remind our campers, “If I can surf, I can do anything.” Having seen so many success stories of children with special needs, we believe that phrase more than ever.” Over the past decade, IndoJax

has empowered with higher selfesteem and confidence over 5,000 children facing a variety of hardlife challenges, including visual and hearing impairment, cancer, autism, loss of parents, and other special needs. “The biggest thing we see is a growth in confidence,” said Viorel in an interview with North Carolina Press Release. “Children generally start our camp with a sense of reluctance, even fear. Probably the most powerful thing we do is help children get out of their comfort zone, face a little bit of fear, and succeed. This gives them valuable tools for everything else in their lives. Surfing is the vehicle we use to walk each student through the process of building real self-esteem.” Viorel’s organization will

offer eleven camps over the next twelve months, all based in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, except one camp each in India, California, and Nicaragua. “Wrightsville Beach is a beautiful beach and has fantastic conditions,” said Viorel. “The surfing community and businesses such as Blockade Runner Beach Resort are so supportive of our charity work. The surfers and residents seem to be motivated to help the less fortunate. I think Wrightsville Beach is a very special place.” IndoJax Surf Charities offers the camps at little or no charge to participants. Blockade Runner is hosting and contributing a n See SURFING Page 2

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IndoJax Surf Camp owner Jack Viorel at IndoJax Visually Impaired Surf Camp.

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can be made to specific camps at this link: https://www.crowdrise. com/indojaxsurfcharities “There are lots of success stories,” said Viorel. “One that stands out is a kid from our Visually Impaired Surf Camp. He started the first year we

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He also said that a definition of “seasonal” would be necessary, as Wrightsville Beach experiences significant traffic in the months between the summer seasonal as well. In his email to NCDOT division engineer Karen Collette, White asked about the formal process for examining this request and whether it had been studied before. He said he didn’t know if it had support from the town. “There are other coastal communities that lower limits during peak tourism months, in areas that do not adversely affect traffic flow, and Waynick, I believe, would meet similar criteria for doing so here,” White wrote. Blair said that Waynick Boulevard is a state road and that a formal request from the town was needed.

highlights and awards show in August to help cover surf camp costs. Other key supporters include the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation, United Healthcare, and Live Oak Bank. Donations

held the camp and returned for several years. He became so accomplished at surfing he was an instructor for a year before heading off to college. Imagine that, a blind surf instructor.” Parents are heavily impacted by the surf camp experience.

“Some parents are overly protective of their special needs child and don’t let them try new things. Our program teaches them that their child can do a lot of things if just given the opportunity,” said Viorel. 2018 Surf Camp Schedule May 29-31: Boys & Girls Clubs – Wrightsville Beach (In memory of Taylor Epps) June 12-14: Autism – Wrightsville Beach (In honor of the Don Bennett family) June 26-28: Children of Belarus – Wrightsville Beach

May 31 - June 6, 2018 July 17-19: Visually Impaired – Wrightsville Beach July 24-26: Special Needs Children – Cayucos, CA July 31-Aug 2: Access of Wilmington – Wrightsville Beach *Aug 20: Surfers Healing – Wrightsville Beach Aug 14-16: Childhood Cancer – Wrightsville Beach August: Mauli Ola Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis – Wrightsville Beach Nov 2018: Nicaragua Outreach Apr 2019: Surf Safari for Orphan Girls – Kochi, India *Program assistance

Drywall maker returns to Wilmington after incentives packages approved By Nicholas Aziz

Jaylen Stanley with Jack Viorel – Visually Impaired Surf Camp – Photo Courtesy Chris Davis

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Week of May 21 - May 27, 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

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189

215

337

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114

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576

745

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148

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Central Wilmington 2840328405

Myrtle Grove/MJ 2840928412

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Information provided by Chris Livengood, Vice President of Sales, Intracoastal Realty **Absorption gives you an idea of the number of months it will take for the current inventory to be sold out based on the last twelve months of sales. Note: This representation is based in whole, or in part, on data supplied by the 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.

TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC PROPOSED 18/19 BUDGET – PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

A drywall manufacturing company will reopen its Wilmington plant after receiving local economic incentives and overcoming some environmental concerns over chemical releases. After both the Wilmington City Council and New Hanover County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved economic incentives, the National Gypsum Company said it will reopen the plant it closed in 2009 during the recession, bringing in 51 jobs and $25 million in investments. The five-year incentive packages approved by the local boards total $580,000. Despite some environmental concerns over the release of formaldehyde into the air, both the city council and county board approved the incentives. The company acknowledged that there would be some trace chemical release into the air, but the levels are well below the 8.77 tons of formaldehyde emissions the N.C. Division of Air Quality permitted for the site. Philip White, a resident of Wilmington, raised

concerns about the long term detrimental effects of the chemical release and how it could compound on top of other industries, including the ongoing issue of contamination of the local water supply from the release of the chemical compound known as GenX. Concerns regarding formaldehyde include throat spasms and accumulation of fluid in the lungs, with repeated exposure leading to asthma and bronchitis. John King, vice president of manufacturing at National Gypsum, touted the economic benefits the company would bring to the area. He said the investment by the company would improve rail access and allow it to become more cost competitive. The company makes white drywall, mold and moisture resistant wallboard, and a commercial product that goes on the exterior of buildings. Several local business advocates spoke in favor of the incentives, including Tyler Newman, president/CEO of Business Alliance for a Sound Economy, Cameron Moore, executive officer of Cape Fear Builders Association and Esmond Anderson, director of construction, Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity.

A copy of the proposed Town of Wrightsville Beach Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget will be submitted to the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen on May 23, 2018. A public hearing will be held on the budget proposal and on a modified system development fee schedule at the regularly scheduled Board of Aldermen meeting on June 12, 2018 at 5:30pm (or soon thereafter) at the Wrightsville Beach Town Hall. The Budget was prepared in accordance with the North Carolina Local Government and Fiscal Control Act. A summary of the projected revenue and expenditures by Fund are as follows:

Summary of Revenue and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2018/19

Fund General Fund Enterprise Total

Revenue Expenditure $11,725,807 $11,725,807 $4,599,675 $4,599,675 $16,325,482 $16,325,482

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The proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate for the upcoming Fiscal Year is $.1275 per $100 of value. The budget proposes a variety of increases in water and sewer maintenance fees, system development fees, and rates. A copy of the proposed budget and budget ordinance will be filed in the office of the Town Clerk and will be available on May 23, 2018 for review at the Wrightsville Beach Town Hall located at 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 during normal business hours. A copy of the document can also be viewed at www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com on May 23rd.

The public shall take notice that the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 or as soon thereafter, in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC, to discuss the following:

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construction is down, with worries that in hard-hitting times, most will find it difficult to keep them. “Most clients have their second homes built on the beach,” Spetrino said. “They plan to have their family come down frequently, but that activity often falls off after the first year. We’re seeing different clients look at living in these homes full-time.” Joining Spetrino at the event w e r e e c o n o m i s t Wi l l i a m “Woody” Hall and Cape Fear Realtors President Fred Gainey, who noted that while the economy is strong right now, and economic growth is stable, people are looking for more ways to be less risky in their decisions, especially with the rising cost of less-desirable homes. The audience of realtors and investors expressed their concerns about the low-cost homes ending up depreciating in value after multiple offers drive the price up too high. This, in turn, often causes the area to become rental-centralized. With nationwide concerns over affordable housing, Hall said interest rates would become more important over the coming years. “They are relatively low right now, but are projected to rise in the next few years,” he said. “This isn’t a bad thing. It’s a sign of growth.” The increase in birth rate has pushed housing demand up, Hall said. He assured attendees that the cycle of low supply-high demand and high supply-low demand has been happening for the past 40 years, but the Cape Fear region will be working

toward affordable housing. Gainey emphasized that the average sale price for homes have increased since 2014. The amount of homes selling in both New Hanover and Brunswick Counties were between 4,000–5,000 in 2017, whereas Pender County saw about 1,000. Brunswick, which has more available land to build on, has had a higher number of residential building permits than either New Hanover or Pender combined. “People are looking at different factors for finding a home,” Spetrino said. “Five years ago, a high priority was that they needed to be near a golf course. Now that’s been switched out for convenience and stability.” Spetrino, founder of Plantation Building Corp, said that costs are rising, making it more difficult to budget for, and plan, construction projects. “The cost of labor and materials has gone up, and that gets passed on to the clients,” he said. “I’m worried about appreciation. In 2003, I would predict what I might get for a home, and I could earn $100,000 more than that. Now, I get what I thought I would.” Other concerns came up in discussion addressing infrastructure, schools, and signage around the Cape Fear region. “To determine where there is growth, all you have to do is look at where there is water and sewers,” Spetrino said when asked where the most growth has happened in the Cape Fear region. “To decide where you want growth, you put water and sewers there.”

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Wrightsville Beach Police Weekly Arrest Report MONDAY, MAY 21 • Andrew Tyler Breton, 29, was charged with DWI and drug violation. • Renee Artlilla Powell, 37, was charged with order for arrest

TUESDAY, MAY 22 • Salvatore Allen Brevetti, 20, was charged with DWI, operating motor vehicle after consuming controlled substance under 21 and speeding (62/35). • Brittney Michelle Roy, 30, was charged with DWI. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anna Van Nuys/ Released

PHILIPPINE SEA (May 26, 2018) - Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Brittni Chavez, left, from Wilmington, North Carolina, provides instructions for the download of a recoverable exercise torpedo on the aft missile deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65). Benfold is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the IndoPacific region.

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shop that Barden ran out of the location for five years moved in May to the location next to Surf City Surf Shop.Bringing both surf shops under one roof will help expand both customer bases, Barden said. “Having both concepts under one roof will make it easier to traffic the two spaces,” Barden said. Where Surf City Surf Shop offers the more standard surf clothing, Annex Surf Supply, which is now directly connected, will continue to offer more boutique clothing items, as well as feature local artists. While Annex offered coffee and light snacks at the 534 Causeway Drive location, it will now stick to clothing and other surf accessories. It will also continue to operate the Annex Surf Club. “Annex features the smaller, up-and-coming surf brands,” said Surf City Surf Shop buyer Lisa Yeary. Also coming to Surf City’s 530 Causeway Drive location from 534 Causeway Drive is Sean’s Private Surf Lessons, which will operate a kiosk out of Surf CIty.

FRIDAY, MAY 25 • Erik Borg Warner, 35, was charged with larceny and damage to real property.

SATURDAY, MAY 26 • Kirby Dean Frennea, 28, was charged with intoxicated and disruptive behavior, resist, obstruct and/or delaying an officer, fail to appear in court, maintaining a vehicle for habitation.

SUNDAY, MAY 27 • Ronald Hugo Procopio IV, 21, was charged with simple assault, intoxicated and disruptive • Chloe Alexis Willis, 19, was charged with DWI, operating a motor vehicle under 21 after consuming alcohol, possession of Schedule VI (marijuana), possession of drug paraphernalia. • Ethan Mitchell White, 20, was charged with simple assault.

THE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL MAKE ONE APPOINTMENT TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Board of Aldermen Public Notice The public shall take notice that the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 or as soon thereafter, in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC, to discuss the following:

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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A Text Amendment to Section 155.6.4 Table of Permitted/Conditional Uses of the Code of Ordinances, by changing ABC package and retail from a Conditional Use in the C5 zoning district to a Conditional Use with Supplemental Regulations.

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.

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Community Raises over $267,000 to Benefit Cape Fear Community College Students Cape Fear Community College Foundation held its 13th annual Gift of Education events on May 17th and 18th and raised $267,574 in cash and pledges to benefit CFCC students, a 5% increase over last year’s event. “We are elated with the support from our generous community at this year’s Gift of Education events,” said Foundation Executive Director, Marty Richards. “Every dollar given will have a positive impact on the students of Cape Fear Community College.” The Gift of Education is held annually and serves as the Cape Fear Community College Foundation’s largest fundraising event. This year the event was relocated from the Schwartz Center to CFCC’s Wilson Center and a new breakfast event was added. There was also a 26% increase in attendance at this year’s events. Proceeds from the Gift of Education will be used primarily for student scholarships. Guests were also given the option to donate to the renovation of the College’s Schwartz Center which is utilized by students for physical education classes as well as by the CFCC basketball and volleyball teams.

Speakers at the event included four CFCC students, three of which graduated from CFCC just days before the event, who received scholarship assistance from the Foundation. The students shared emotional accounts of their lives before attending CFCC as well as how financial support from the community helped them to pursue their dreams through education. This year guests also heard remarks from Dr. Katherine Evans, Program Director for Pharmacy Technology and donors Brian and Beth Kirschner who are assisting two students with scholarship funds. Guests were treated to a surprise at the end of each event as CFCC President, Jim Morton, and Foundation Board Member and Gift of Education Co-Chair, Ms. Linda Wilson, surprised current CFCC students Charles McCauley and Kyleigh Piner with $1,000 scholarships. The surprise came at the tail end of a humorous video which featured various community members and local leaders trying their hand at Cape Fear Community College programs. The video can be found on CFCC’s website at http://cfcc.edu/goemovie/.

Paul Gregory Foundation awards over $7,000 in scholarships to CFCC Foundation The Board of Directors of the Paul Gregory Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association (WCFHBA), awarded $7,000 in scholarship monies through the Foundation’s Gift of Education Builder Scholarship and the Ted Hardeen Memorial Scholarship Fund to the Cape Fear Community College Foundation. The Foundation awarded $2,000 through the Gift of Education Builder Scholarship

Fund that provides $1000 directly to one student in the Construction Management Program and another $1,000 to one student who is enrolled in the Construction/Vocational programs. The Foundation also awarded $5,000 through the Ted Hardeen Memorial Scholarship Fund, which is funded locally by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, to the CFCC Foundation to directly fund twenty-six scholarships for

the highly anticipated CFCC Construction Institutes program that will begin this summer. “In 2018, our Board of Director’s objective was quite clear – as an organization we needed to take the lead role of attracting young people to the construction industry - an industry that is seeing more and more demands on a diminishing labor market and skilled trade positions,” said David Spetrino, President of WCFHBA.

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NHRMC named one of country’s best large employers New Hanover Regional Medical Center is one of the best large employers in the country in 2018, according to a survey conducted by Forbes Magazine and market research company Statista. NHRMC, which is the biggest employer in New Hanover County, ranked 47th in the large companies category (classified in the study as having 5000 employees or more). Only two North Carolinabased employers, Duke University and Ingersoll Rand, placed ahead of the healthcare group. “This recognition is a result of the great work our team does every day, the outstanding engagement of our staff, and the phenomenal culture we have built at NHRMC,” said NHRMC President John Gizdic in a statement. “Over the years, we have continually put a focus on what we can do to promote employee development, involvement and overall well-being … But I believe this recognition is also a testament to how engaged the team is in continually advancing the care we provide, not only for those who walk

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NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE U.S. 74 AND U.S. 17/U.S. 421 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY

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The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting regarding the U.S. 74 and U.S. 17/U.S. 421 intersection improvements in New Hanover County. NCDOT is looking at options to improve traffic flow through the intersection and accommodate projected future traffic volumes in the project area. The meeting will be held on Monday, June 4 at the Battleship North Carolina located at 1 Battleship Road in Wilmington from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The public may attend at any time during the meeting hours. At the meeting, maps of potential improvement options will be available for viewing along with project team members who will discuss the project, answer questions, and provide feedback. Please note there will be no formal presentation. The comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops. The opportunity to submit written comments will also be provided at the meeting or can be done via telephone, email, or mail by July 5, 2018.

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As information becomes available, it may be viewed at the NCDOT Public Meeting Webpage: http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings/. For additional information please contact NCDOT Project Manager, Brian Harding, P.E., by phone at (910)341-2000 or by email at bjharding@ ncdot.gov or Consultant Project Manager, Charles Cox, P.E., by phone at (919)926-4126 or by email at charles.cox@rsandh.com NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Lauren Putnam via email at lnputnam1@ncdot.gov or by phone at (919) 707-6072 as early as possible, so that arrangements can be made. Persons who speak Spanish and 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 1-800-481-6494. 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 1-800-4816494.

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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GLOW Academy Breaks Ground for Middle and High School Campus The Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington, also known as GLOW Academy, broke ground last week on its new campus near Maides Park off Kerr Avenue. GLOW Academy, North Carolina’s only singlegender charter school, opened in August 2016 in a temporary location at 606 S. College Rd. behind St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. They will remain at that facility until the new school, which will serve grades 6-12, opens at the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year. “Today is a significant milestone in the short history of GLOW Academy,” said Judy Girard, the school’s founder and former Food Network and HGTV president. “From today we can see the future and look forward to summer 2019, when GLOW Academy’s new school opens, our inaugural class begins high school and, as a community, we celebrate what we have achieved together in building what will truly be a state-of-the-art, 21st century learning environment.” The permanent campus will be built on a 30-acre site at 4100 Sunglow Dr. that was donated by

members of the Cameron family. It will include an 18,600-sq. ft. middle school building and 19,183-sq. ft. high school building that will host a total of 700 students. A media center, cafeteria, maker space, administrative building, and outdoor learning areas will also be built. The energy-efficient buildings and outdoor spaces were designed and will be constructed by a group of local companies – LS3P Architects, CLH Design, Woods Engineering, and Monteith Construction – who ensured that women would take leading roles on the project. “This project is the perfect example of women supporting women, and illustrates that together we can rock the world. As designers, we are beyond thrilled to be a part of this endeavor,” said Daniela Ayers of LS3P Architecture. “Our all-female group of designers and engineers are collaborating to create a space for the next generation of women who will lead and shape our community. Our hope is for these young women to achieve their dreams, and then to extend their hands and lift up those who follow.”

Construction, which is set to start within the next month, is projected to cost $14 million. According to Todd Godbey, president and CEO of GLOW NC, about half the cost is covered through fundraising and pledges of support, with the school financing the rest.

GLOW Academy is part of the Young Women’s Leadership Network, a nationwide network of 18 all girls public charter schools that focus on closing the achievement and opportunity gaps for lower income families.

Nearshore & Offshore Fishing Report

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After Alberto washout, hungry fish are on the way

Kara Sanders with a King Mackerel caught recently approximately 3 miles off of Wrightsville Beach with Capt. Trevor Smith of ProFishNC Charters. Reach him at Fishingchartersmnc.com. Lumina News wants your fishing photos. Send a photo of your best recent catch to info@ luminanews.com and it could appear in the Lumina News print and online editions.

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It seems subtropical depression Alberto has put a slight damper on the fishing the past few days, as 5-8 inches of rain and winds will do that kind of thing. INSHORE: Reds and a few black drum are biting and some decent flounder are showing up. Live bait or cut bait are going to work best; generally with falling tides for the drum and rising tides for the flounder. NEAR SHORE: Spanish mackerel and decent size bluefish are biting clackspoons on No. 1 planers along the beach out to 2 miles. Use a zigzag course until you find the depth where the fish are holding. Better flounder are at the near shore artificial reefs. OFFSHORE: Kings are the main bite. Bait: cigar minnows, ballyhoo and live menhaden will get the

job done. Fish are biting from 10-to-25- plus miles. GULF STREAM: The main catch is mahi. Also, there are some wahoo and it is billfish time as well. CAPE FEAR RIVER: The water is fairly dirty and the rain is not going to improve that condition. Look for reds and flounder up the small creeks and the edges of points along the river shore. Live bait is good, but your favorite soft plastic may do well too. UPCOMING: As the sea calm down and the waters clear look for an explosion of hungry fish, bigger and better since before the storm. In the coming weeks as near shore waters warm look for mahi to show up in the 1-15 mile range. Captain Rick Bennett is the owner of Rod-Man Guide Service in Wrightsville Beach and can be reached at (910)520-7661 or rodman@rodman.com.

June Music Lineup at Jimmy’s!

... just steps from Johnnie Mercer’s Pier

Monday - Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm Sunday: 11 am - 10 pm 13 East Salisbury . 910.239.9036

Saturday, June 2

Memorial Weekend Music at Jimmy’s is HOT Bringing fresh hip-hop and good vibes

Jared Sales & Co Saturday Since 1955

Open Daily 2 pm – 2 am (910) 509-3040 11 E Salisbury St Near Johnny Mercer’s Pier

Coming Soon Friday, June 1

Ellameno Beat Wednesday, June 6

Open Mic Night (with free pizza) Friday, June 8

Nick Gliarmis

THU Joe Martin & Chase Johanson

FRI Bacon Grease

SAT Jared Sales & Co.

SUN Swim in the Wild | Bloody Mary bar | Free chili

MON Jarrett Raymond | $2 domestics, $3 wells, $3 cold spell

TUE Slick Mahoneys | $2 domestic beers, $3 well drinks, $3 cold spell

WED Nick Gliarmis | Bluegrass Jam Session @ 7

FREE LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT

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After CAA Championship, Seahawks face ECU in NCAAs UNCW Sports UNCW will make its NCAA Regional debut on Friday when it faces regional top-seed and host East Carolina at 7 p.m. at ClarkLeClair Stadium on the opening day of the Greenville Regional. Joining the Seahawks in the regional are South Carolina and Ohio State, who are the second and third seeds, respectively. The Seahawks (37-21) earned an automatic bid by winning the

Colonial Athletic Association Championship tournament last week in Harrisonburg, Va. UNCW knocked off regular season champion Northeastern, 7-4, in a winner takes all game on Saturday. Cole Weiss, the tournament’s most outstanding player, broke a 3-all deadlock in the sixth inning with a two-run single as UNCW knocked off the Huskies. The Huskies earned an at-large berth to the NCAA tournament and are the three seed at the Raleigh Regional, hosted by NC

State. UNCW has appeared in the NCAA Regionals five times in the last seven seasons, including back-to-back appearances in 2012-13 and 2015-16. In 2016, the Seahawks played in the Columbia Regional against South Carolina. Overall, the Seahawks have earned nine tournament berths beginning in 2003 when they made their tournament debut at the Baton Rouge Regional.

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-719-9180 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16-SP-812 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made RICHARD L. JONES AND JANET L. JONES to PHILIP E. GREER, Trustee(s), dated the 17TH day of AUGUST, 2009 and recorded in BOOK 5432, PAGE 2765, NEW HANOVER County Registry, North Carolina, Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of NEW HANOVER County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door, in the City of WILMINGTON, NEW HANOVER County, North Carolina at 10:00 A.M. ON JUNE 14, 2018, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of NEW HANOVER, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHERN LINE OF CHESTNUT STREET, SAID POINT BEING 64 ½ FEET WESTWARDLY FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERN LINE OF CHESTNUT STREET AND THE WESTERN LINE OF SEVENTEENTH STREET, AND RUNNING THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING POINT SOUTHWARDLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERN LINE OF SEVENTEENTH STREET 105 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHWARDLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERN LINE OF SEVENTEENTH STREET 105 FEET TO A POINT IN THE SOUTHERN LINE OF CHESTNUT STREET, THENCE EASTWARDLY WITH THE SOUTHERN LINE OF CHESTNUT STREET 67 ½ FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND BEING PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 481, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF WILMINGTON, AND WITHOUT WARRANTY: ALSO A RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND UPON AND TO THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND TO THE PUBLIC ALLEY WHICH RUNS THROUGH BLOCK 481. BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHERN LINE OF THE TRACT FIRST ABOVE DESCRIBED, SAID POINT BEING 24 FEET EASTWARDLY FROM THE SOUTHWESTERN CORNER THEREOF, AND RUNNING THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING POINT EASTWARDLY WITH THE SAID SOUTHERN LINE 15 FEET TO A POINT THENCE SOUTHWARDLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERN LINE OF SEVENTEENTH STREET; 50 FEET TO THE LINE OF A PUBLIC ALLEY, THENCE WESTWARDLY WITH THE LINE OF THE ALLEY 15 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE NORTHWARDLY AND PARALLEL WITH SEVENTEENTH STREET 50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TAX ID: R04818-010-012-000. NOTATION: The above described property currently has a property address of 1612 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, is the same property currently represented by New Hanover County Tax ID # R04818-010-012-000, and is the same property as is described in Book 1630, Page 1225, New Hanover County Registry as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the southern line of Chestnut Street, said point being 64 ½ feet westwardly from the intersection of the southern line of Chestnut Street and the western line of Seventeenth Street, and running thence from said beginning point southwardly and parallel with the western line of Seventeenth Street 105 feet to a point; thence westwardly and parallel with the southern line of Chestnut Street 67 ½ feet to a point; thence northwardly and parallel

with the western line of Seventeenth Street 105 feet to a point in the southern line of Chestnut Street; thence eastwardly with the southern line of Chestnut Street 67 ½ feet to the point of beginning and being part of Lots 1 and 2 in Block 481, according to the official plan of the City of Wilmington. And without warranty: Also a right of ingress and egress over and upon and to the hereinafter described tract or parcel of land to the public alley which runs through Block 481. BEGINNING at a point in the southern line of the tract first above described, said point being 24 feet eastwardly from the southwestern corner thereof, and running thence from said beginning point eastwardly with the said southern line 15 feet to a point; thence southwardly and parallel with the western line of Seventeenth Street 50 feet to the line of a public alley; thence westwardly with the line of the alley 15 feet to a point; thence northwardly and parallel with the Seventeenth Street 50 feet to the point of Beginning. Said property being located at: 1612 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401-3836. Present Record Owner Being: Richard L. Jones and Janet L. Jones. This property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Third party purchasers must pay the statutory final assessment fee of forty-five cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. 7A-308 (a) (1), and any applicable county and/or state land transfer tax and/or revenue tax. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Make checks payable to: Goddard & Peterson, Attorneys for Anderson & Strickland, PA. The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law. The successful bidder at the end of the upset period shall tender the balance of their bid at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders or attempts to tender a deed for the property; if they default on their bid, they shall remain liable as provided for in N.C.G.S. 45-21.30(d) and (e). If the Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to the property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit paid. 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 the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agree-

ment prorated to the effective date of the termination. N.C.G.S. 45-21.16(b)(2). This the 11TH day of May, 2018 Anderson & Strickland, P.A., Substitute Trustee Michael J. Geiseman, Attorney at Law Goddard & Peterson, PLLC Attorneys For Anderson & Strickland, P.A., Substitute Trustee 3803-B Computer Drive, Suite 103 Raleigh, NC 27609 919-977-3029 May 31, June 7, 2018 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 18-SP- 4 ANNIE LAURA REDDICK MCMILLION, Petitioner vs. LINDA SIMMONS NIXON, et. al., Respondents TO: Unknown Spouse of Larry Simmons, Unknown Heirs of Theodore Reddick, Jr., also known as Theodore Roosevelt Rheddick, Jr., Unknown Heirs of Herman Robinson, Unknown Heirs of John Thomas Reddick, Unknown Heirs of Robert Reddick, and wife, Janie Reddick, Unknown Heirs of Robert Reddick, III, Herman Robinson and John Thomas Reddick TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: That the Petitioner alleges that the Petitoner and the Respondents are tenants in common of that property located in Harnett Township, New Hanover County, and being described in Exhibit “A” of this publication. That the Petitioner prays: 1. That the property be sold for partition and the proceeds of the sale allotted in severalty to the co-tenants in the proportion of their interest therein. 2. That the Petitioner be reimbursed for expenses which it has incurred or payments it has made for the purpose of improving, maintaining, or repairing the property subject to this Petition. 3. That the Petitioner be reimbursed for any costs incurred in this Petition including for reasonable attorney’s fees. That any additional costs be assessed against the remaining parties in accordance with their severalty interest. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than Tuesday the 10th of July and, upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 31st day of May, 2018. H. KENNETH STEPHENS, II Attorney for Petitioner Post Office Box 2237 Wilmington, NC 28402 (910) 343-1022 EXHIBIT “A” ALL of that real property described in deeds recorded in Deed Book 227, at Page 385, of the New Hanover County Registry and Deed Book 396, at Page 487, of said registry, save and excepting those tracts described in Deed Book 686, at Page 494, Deed Book 1059, at Page 517, Deed Book 1060, at Page 484, and Deed Book 2720, at Page 946, all of said registry. May 31, June 7, 14, 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 Tom D. Kievit, 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 31, 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 31st day of May, 2018. Jerry A. Mannen, Jr., Administrator CTA of the Estate of Tom D. Kievit Douglas A. Fox YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 May 31, & June 7, 14, 21, 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 Carolyn H. Simmons (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 30th 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 31st day of May 2018. Ric Simmons, Executor 3150 Stoneybridge Lane Columbus, Ohio 43221 May 31 & June 7, 14, 21, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the ESTATE OF WILLIAM HERBERT VLEARBONE SR 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 5TH day of September 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 4918 Shelley Drive, Wilmington NC 28405. This the 31st day of May, 2018. MARIE V RAYNOR, EXECUTRIX ESTATE OF WILLIAM HERBERT VLEARBONE SR James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 May 31, & June 7, 14, 21, 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 Caro-

lina, 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

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 payment to the undersigned. This the 10th day of May, 2018. Andrew John Edward Cracker, Executor of the Estate of Andrew Robert Cracker

101 N. Third Street, Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 May 10, 17, 24, 31, 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.

Lauren Page Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP

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

AMENDED 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 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

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.