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Film incentive amendment fails in committee By Cole Dittmer

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An amendment that would have extended a reduced film incentive program in North Carolina to 2017 was voted down in the North Carolina General Assembly House of Representatives Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday, June 11. Shortly after the amendment failed in a 20-16 vote, Representative Susi Hamilton, R-Brunswick/New Hanover, said she was unhappy with the lack of support for the amendment from the NCGA leadership. “Representative Ted Davis [R-New Hanover] was given the green light to run an amendment in during finance committee this morning to include a reduced

North Carolina could be the next state to end the debate over Common Core standards with repeal legislation despite hesitant feedback from business professionals, educators and Gov. Pat McCrory. The standards, which set rigorous expectations for students in math and language arts, have prompted mixed reactions since they were adopted in 45 states and the District of Columbia in 2010. Indiana was the first state to respond to the ambivalent reception by unadopting the standards in March 2014. South Carolina and Oklahoma followed suit. North Carolina could be next, n See Common core Page A5

Berger arrested near ski resort By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

New Hanover County Commissioner Brian Berger was arrested in Avery County, N. C., June 10 after an encounter with law enforcement coincided with a June 9 warrant for his arrest due to six probation violations. After Berger left his last known residence, the Wilmington Jameson Inn, May 21, his parole officer was unable to contact him. The same day, a parole violation report states Berger refused to submit to a scheduled drug screening and admitted to using marijuana prior to the appointment. A Beech Mountain Police Department press release states Sargent T. Barnett was dispatched to Berger’s location on June 9 to respond to gunshots fired in the area. Because Berger would not open the door, Sgt. Barnett conversed with him through the door, acquiring his name and birthdate. After n See berger Page A5

Skipper Peter Hogan with crew Nancy Hagood and Patrick Hogan compete in the fourth of five Southeastern Lightning District Championship races off Wrightsville Beach on Sunday, June 8. Hogan won both races held on Sunday and finished second overall. See story on page B4. ~ Allison Potter

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Bridge control from the house By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer

Hundreds pass by what may be the most expensive house per square foot on Wrightsville Beach every day without a second’s notice. While the newly renovated Heide Trask Drawbridge control house may not illicit many double takes, the now state-of-the-art facility controls the lifeline to Wrightsville Beach. Renovated for more than $650,000 as a state-funded component of the complete renovation of the historic drawbridge, Staff photo by Cole Dittmer the two-story control house was built The spans of the historic Heide Trask Drawbridge open on the hour for a couple of vessels on the footprint of the former structure. around 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 10.

Drawbridge controllers like Chuck Crawford are now able to sit behind a brightly colored panel of buttons, switches and knobs all while observing everything on and around the bridge high above the traffic. Crawford is one of the four bridge operators in Wrightsville Beach and has supervised the two spans of the Heide Trask Drawbridge as they open and close for five years. Spending countless eight-hour shifts operating the bridge has provided him an intimate knowledge of its mechanical functions, and the droning thump thump of cars crossing onto n See bridge Page A5

Lawmakers cautiously weighing plans for coal ash cleanup By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

Coal ash cleanup was the subject of the first bill introduced during the North Carolina General Assembly’s 2014 short session, yet legislative action on the ponds at 14 Duke Energy sites across the state is slow and sustained. Rep. Rick Catlin, R-New Hanover, said state lawmakers are taking a careful, thorough approach when considering solutions to the complex issue. “It’s a lot to deal with statewide and sometimes if you rush legislation, you have unintended consequences. We’ve Police Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For the record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lifestyles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sports/Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

been working really hard to make sure we’re looking at all the facts and all the ideas,” Catlin said during a June 9 phone interview. Disposal of coal ash wastewater in more than 30 unlined ponds became an urgent concern after 39,000 gallons of ash spilled into the Dan River in February. Gov. Pat McCrory’s coal ash legislation was introduced in the state Senate on May 14. Under the governor’s measure, Duke would be required to submit a plan within 90 days to remove coal ash from top-priority sites in Asheville, Charlotte, Supplied photo courtesy of Alan Cradick/Cape Fear River Watch Eden and Wilmington. A deadline for The cleanup of Duke Energy’s coal ash ponds, like these at the Sutton Power Plant, is the subject

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Source of shallow inlet dredging funds discovered By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

A House bill sponsored by Rep. Ted Davis Jr., R-New Hanover, could offset costs assumed by the local community to fund quarterly dredging at Carolina Beach Inlet. After passing legislation in the 2013 session that allocated state funds for shallow-draft inlet dredging, Davis said he realized beach communities struggled to gather the dollar-for-dollar local match needed to receive it. Discussions with New Hanover County officials suggested an untapped resource that could be used for the local match: more than $1 million of District U room occupancy tax. The District U taxes were collected in unincorporated areas of the county and earmarked for beach renourishment in those

areas. Since no beaches in those areas need renourishment, the fund has not been used since its 2006 creation. Davis’ bill will expand acceptable uses of the fund to include dredging for shallowdraft inlets in the unincorporated areas of the county. “The funds are just sitting there. My thought was, why can’t we change the legislation so that those funds can be used for beach renourishment or be applied to the dollar-for-dollar match for shallow inlet dredging,” Davis said during a June 4 phone interview. Carolina Beach is the only shallow-draft inlet currently eligible to make use of Davis’ provision. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredges the inlet four times per year. The most recent dredging, lasting April to June, cost $206,900. The county picked up 75 percent of the $103,450 local match for the

project. Carolina Beach shouldered 13 percent, while Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach each picked up 2 percent of the tab. The City of Wilmington covered 6 percent. Both Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington officials warned they would not offer financial support for future Carolina Beach Inlet dredging projects. “Funding is always a challenge and the ROT language was in our minds a bit restrictive of the use of the District U funds. This will allow us to hopefully take some of the pressure off the local municipalities,” said county shore protection coordinator Layton Bedsole during a June 4 phone interview. If the inlet is not maintained at a navigable depth of 8 feet, boats could be grounded. Following a May 23 closed meeting called by the county manager’s office to discuss Davis’

plan, Carolina Beach Mayor Dan Wilcox said he was grateful for the effort to find funding sources. “Everybody realizes where we are now. They realize federal funds aren’t going to be available. They realize we’re on our own and it’s time we all got together to work toward the common goal. … I’m pleased that people are coming up with ideas,” Wilcox said on May 28. Wilcox said Carolina Beach town officials are considering ways to set aside additional money for the local match. The House bill also increases penalties for Venus flytrap poaching, making the act a felony in New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick and Onslow counties. The bill received a favorable report during its first committee presentation. Davis said it will soon move to the House floor. email miriah@luminanews.com

Housing authority primed for growth with new CEO By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

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Ideal Cement Plant, which closed in 1982, rises over the trees on the bank of the Cape Fear River. Carolinas Cement Company announced plans to apply for a building permit to construct a cement packaging facility on this site where the company intends to build one of the largest cement production plants in the country.

Building permit for new cement facility underway By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

Carolinas Cement Company announced plans to apply for a building permit to construct a cement packaging facility on the Castle Hayne site where the company intends to build one of the country’s largest cement production plants. The $5 million facility will package cement already stored and handled in a terminal owned by Roanoke Cement Company. Both companies are subsidiaries of Titan America. Carolinas Cement Company General Manager Bob Odom said the project would boost the local economy without serious environmental consequences. “The bagging operation is a low-impact, environmentally friendly investment in New Hanover County. … This use of our existing property is a smart way to create jobs and move forward on this project,” Odom said in a June 6 press release. The project will provide 10 temporary construction jobs and two permanent positions. Because of a loophole in the county’s zoning ordinance, the project does not require a special use permit since it will continue existing industrial operations on the property. An air quality permit previously issued by the N.C. Division of Air Quality permits the facility’s proposed operations. The Southern Environmental Law Center has contested three air quality permits awarded for the project on behalf of the N.C. Coastal Federation, Cape Fear River Watch, Penderwatch & Conservancy and Sierra Club. Geoff Gisler, law center staff attorney, said the most recent permit challenge is awaiting a decision from the Office of Administrative Hearings but will likely be appealed to the Wake County Superior Court. Gisler said the three cases will be consolidated and considered by the court as soon as late summer. Gisler questioned how the recent announcement fits into earlier statements made by the company. “We know this is part of their overall plan for the entire plant. When we look at their previous comments about not building until they get all the permits, I think you have to look at whether or not this fits with some of those public promises they’ve made,” Gisler said during a June 9 phone interview, adding that there are still many different permits required for the larger plant.

After a hiring process spanning eight months of interviews and investigation, Wilmington Housing Authority announced June 9 Katrina Redmon as the next CEO. Unlike previous years, the authority handled the hiring process in house instead of turning to outside agencies. Jeff Hovis, chairman of the authority’s board of directors, said the process was demanding for the board but he is pleased with the ultimate result. The job listing drew 151 applications and resumes, including applicants from the Netherlands, Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands. Hovis said Redmon’s experience in the public and private sector made

her stand out. “She has working knowledge of existing HUD and public housing … but she also has private industry experience and a proven track record,” Hovis said during a June 9 phone interview. Redmon is vice-president and chief development officer of the Housing Authority of WinstonSalem. She worked as a real estate broker and housing development finance professional before joining the authority in 2006, including a position in which she helped a company double its revenue from $20 million to $45 million in four years. Hovis said the board hopes Redmon’s experience will enable her to secure private investments to fund expansion of the region’s affordable housing — by offering more Section 8 choice vouchers

and developing mixed-income neighborhoods, for example. “Housing authorities cannot think they can exist on government subsidies going forward. The mission is to provide affordable housing throughout the area but it just can’t be done with federal dollars. You have to find ways to implement private investment into it,” Hovis said. The authority offered Redmon a higher salary than the one afforded to former CEO Michael Krause due to the higher expectations. “She’s being compensated well and we’re expecting a major return on that compensation,” Hovis said. “It’s going to take some time for one person to turn it around but we do see there being a way of bringing income into the area so we can

elevate affordable housing supply because there’s a great demand.” The board approved and signed a three-year contract for Redmon on June 9, establishing a $167,000 base salary. Krause was fired in September 2013 following an arrest for his second DWI charge during his five-year tenure as CEO. Hovis said the board plans to work closely with Redmon to shape and assess the authority’s development. “The board has to understand they are accountable for the performance of the CEO, so the board will be very involved in monitoring progress and expecting results,” Hovis said. Redmon will assume her duties on Aug. 4. email miriah@luminanews.com

Marketing budget moves to aldermen for final approval By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer

The Wrightsville Beach Marketing Advisory Committee passed a recommendation of its fiscal year 2014-15 budget on Tuesday, June 10, which reflected an overall increase of 1.35 percent from the 2013-14 budget. Marketing funds are supported by a percentage of room occupancy tax collections. Totaling $449,883, the budget consists of funding for the town’s multi-platform marketing campaign for the year that will tie into the overall countywide campaign from the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority.

The largest portion of the budget is the advertising, media and services category with $401,154 of the budgetary funds. One of the many ways the budget is similar to the fiscal year 2013-14 budget is an online advertising focus at $163,526. Much smaller portions are allocated to print and television ad placements at $28,468 and $23,884, respectively. Also included in the advertising budget is $3,638 for a Charlottearea billboard. While much of the budget was not changed during the marketing committee’s Tuesday meeting, funding of the TripAdvisor campaign was relocated to a reserve fund.

Blockade Runner Beach Resort General Manager Nicolas Montoya said he would rather the $14,550 be set aside for reserves than fund the management of the Wrightsville Beach TripAdvisor webpage. A consensus of the other committee members agreed with Montoya’s suggestion to move the funds and continue a discussion about the subject. Line items funding advertisement on WRAL.com and management of the Wrightsville Beach YouTube page were reduced. The marketing committee unanimously passed a recommendation of the fiscal year 2014-15 budget, which will be

presented to the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen on Thursday, June 12. Following the budgetary discussion, several members of the committee inquired about using a YouTube video shot by local photographer Ned Leary around Wrightsville Beach using the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. Both Wrightsville Beach Town Manager Tim Owens and New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority Vice President of Marketing Shawn Braden said they would like to post the video on the government and tourism websites but were unsure as to whether Leary had secured the rights to use the song. email cole@luminanews.com

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First turtle nest sets season in motion By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

North Carolina’s sea turtle nesting season officially began in mid May and the Wrightsville Beach season kicked off May 29 with the discovery of the first nest near Public Beach Access No. 34. Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project coordinator Nancy Fahey was worried disturbance from the renourishment project would deter loggerhead sea turtles from stopping at Wrightsville Beach this season. In fact, when she saw the telltale turtle tracks on the night of May 29, it took a moment to register. The turtle had already returned to the ocean by the time Fahey followed the trail to her nest of

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102 eggs laid in the shadow of the Weeks Marine pipe used for renourishment of the beach. “Bless her heart, she went right up to the dredge pipe and laid her eggs,” Fahey said. “I’m sure to her it just looked like a dune because they don’t see all that well when they’re out of the water and it was dark.” Fahey and volunteer Mellissa Dionesotes moved the nest to a safer location near the dunes behind the lifeguard stand and marked it off with stakes and red tape. The Weeks Marine crew was eager to see the nest, stopping by the next morning as Fahey and Dionesotes moved it. “It was really great that they got to see why we do have that

concern and why we do make sure we have somebody out there to account for any activity that might take place,” Fahey said. The nest was the 11th in the state so far in 2014. Turtles are most active during June and July, and Fahey said it seems like the season is picking up. As of June 6, North Carolina had 46 reported nests. The number of nests on Wrightsville Beach varies from year to year. Fahey reported numbers have declined since the early 2000s, except for big years in 2005 and 2013, when 12 nests and eight nests were discovered, respectively. The summer of 1999 was a record year with 16 nests.

“We don’t really know why the turtles choose to nest where they nest or why they choose to ignore beaches that are otherwise a good spot,” Fahey said, continuing that issues at other nesting sites like erosion and wash-over could lead to another exciting nesting season. “It’s a great way to start the season. I think maybe she was bringing us a message of hope. … If she can do it in a renourishment site, the rest of them can certainly come after,” Fahey said. The nest will be checked daily for disturbances. In 60 days, volunteers will begin sitting with the nest from dusk until midnight every night to wait for the eggs to hatch. email miriah@luminanews.com

Weekend Police Report June 6 Arrests • Bokeem Rowell was arrested for driving while impaired with a provisional license. • Mark Duane Lehn was arrested for assaulting a law enforcement officer and resist, delay, obstruct.

Citations • Mary Mannen was issued a citation for speeding. • Kayla Bitonio was issued a citation for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Raymond Avery was issued a citation for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Pascual Sagastuma was issued a citation for no operator’s license. • Bokeem Rowell was issued a citation for no operator’s license, stop sign violation and speeding. • Orrin K. Perry was issued a citation for an affray. • Christopher R. Dulaney was issued a citation for an affray.

Civil Penalties • Sixteen civil penalties were issued for glass on the beach, open container and human waste.

Reports • Breaking and entering, and larceny from a motor vehicle was reported. • Assault was reported. • Larceny was reported.

June 7 Citations • Rex G. Liles Jr. was issued a citation for driving during revocation. • Jalen Howard was issued a citation for no operator’s license and expired registration. • James Rose was issued a citation for speeding 49 in a 35 mph zone.

Warning Tickets • Brielyn Sampson was issued a warning ticket for failure to burn headlights.

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• Thirty-one civil penalties were issued for open container, glass on the beach, grilling on the beach, human waste, and profane and boisterous.

Above: Participants in Run, Ride and Roll bike into Arbor Park at Autumn Hall on Saturday, June 7. The City of Wilmington’s Parks and Recreation department holds the event at different locations on the Gary Shell Cross-City Trail each year. Right: Wyatt Ham plays cornhole at Arbor Park ~ Emmy Errante

June 8 Arrests • Benjamin Osterhoudt was arrested for intoxicated and disruptive. • Brandon Webster was arrested for intoxicated and disruptive.

Unconscious swimmer rescued by WBOR By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer

A white male around 40 years old was found unconscious and rescued by Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue just north of Crystal Pier on Saturday, June 7, at approximately 4:30 p.m. Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Director Dave Baker said the victim was caught in the rough shore break north of

the pier and was driven to the sand by a wave directly in front of WBOR stand No. 11. Immediately, bystanders and WBOR lifeguards noticed the unconscious man. He was found with abrasions on his nose and head with a suspected spinal injury. Baker said the man had a pulse but was not breathing and WBOR had to resuscitate him. He was transported to New Hanover Regional Medical

Center via ambulance and had a strong pulse by the time he reached the hospital. Baker said the man appeared to be by himself. He did not know where the man was from. “If a lifeguard would have been standing right next to him when it happened it would not have turned out any differently,” Baker said. “It is just one of those things where you have to be on your guard and not go

beyond your limitations.” On Wednesday, June 11, Baker said he knew the victim was alive after undergoing surgery at New Hanover Regional Medical Center for a spinal injury. Neither Baker nor staff could release any more information due to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations.

Citations • Jim C. Goins Jr. was issued a citation for child restraints.

Civil Penalties • Sixteen civil penalties were issued for glass on the beach and open container.

Reports • Larceny was reported.

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Assault on an officer Wrightsville Beach Police officers responded to a noise complaint from Harbor Inn around 3:15 a.m. Saturday, June 7, about three rooms on the third floor causing a loud disturbance. While attempting to lower the volume of the gathering, 51-year-old white male Mark Lehn allegedly shoved a WBPD officer by lowering his shoulder and running into the officer. Lehn was arrested by WBPD and Harbor Inn management allowed the rest of the group to retain their lodgings.

Too much money The Scotchman convenience store at 7111 Wrightsville Ave. reported the theft of a pack of Jack Links Beef Jerky and a Mountain Dew Kickstart beverage around 4:45 a.m. Saturday, June 7. An unidentified white male wearing a white T-shirt, white shorts and no shoes wanted to pay for the two items with a $100 bill. However, there was not enough cash in the register at the time to make change so the suspect walked out with the items.

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I cannot think of a more disgraceful and gutwrenching scenario for our country to be guilty of than failing to take care of our veterans. Following a highly politicized swap of high-ranking Taliban leaders detained at Gitmo for Bowe Bergdhal, the President paraded the soldier’s parents in the Rose Garden. Someone in the Obama administration should be fired for not doing basic homework to discover the soldier’s story. It was pertinent to know that he is accused of having deserted his base in Afghanistan before they scheduled the president in a cozy press conference with his parents, questionable at best especially in light of the fact that the Pres bypassed Congressional permission on the exchange. Was it a political PR stunt to divert attention away from the disgusting VA scandal? Much has been and will be said about how this country doesn’t leave one of its own behind. Everyone who believes this, versus giving it lip service, should be up in arms about the scandal unfolding daily in the lack of care of our veterans once they get home. It actually defies the imagination: live through the hell of war, to come home and not be able to get a doctor’s appointment at your own government’s hospital or clinic. To die waiting to see a doctor. There are 9 million veterans enrolled as patients in the VA system of 150 hospitals and 820 outpatient clinics. These facilities treat approximately 6 million veterans each year. North Carolina has facilities in Raleigh, Durham, Winston-Salem, Salisbury, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Jacksonville, Wilmington along with half a dozen smaller cities. The national agency charged with their care has failed our veterans in the most heinous way. All those beautiful facilities scattered across the country, which should have been a bastion of hope and healing for service men and women, masking the worst possible scenario: falsified appointment data to make employees’ performance reviews more favorable. These reviews were what was used to determine salary increases and bonuses for these civil employees. In addition to the investigations into willful misconduct in scheduling practices, the U.S. Office of the Special Counsel is investigating alleged illegal retaliation against 37 VA employee whistleblowers in 19 states, including North Carolina. It was allegations of retaliation against a just-retired doctor at a VA hospital in Phoenix in March that broke the scandal. Phoenix VA is being investigated to see what part the delays caused in the deaths of up to 40 veterans while they waited for care and a possible cover up once the story broke. As the ignominy grew to include North Carolina, an internal Department of Veterans Affairs audit released June 9 showing Fayetteville and Durham VA hospitals are just as bad as some of the worst offenders, with Durham holding the distinction of being the worst in the system for veterans obtaining new mental health appointments. The average wait: 104 days. VA Fayetteville Medical Center, the parent facility for the 85,000-square-foot Wilmington VA outpatient clinic at 1705 Gardner Road, had a record of 83 days for the first appointment for primary care. It is to be hoped that the visit by acting VA Secretary Sloan Gibson to the Fayetteville VA

Medical Center this week is not a ploy to help Sen. Kay Hagan in her reelection campaign, but because of deep concern that the medical center there has some of the worst wait times in this country. Hagan wrote to acting Secretary Gibson the day the audit was released requesting he visit the Fayetteville center because of the egregious wait times at Fayetteville for veterans. In her letter Hagan wrote, “I am appalled and disturbed by the scale of the problems identified in the VA’s report, which include wait times for new patients that are the third highest in the country and wait times for established patients that are the worst in the country by far.” The VA audit found that 13 percent of VA schedulers received instructions from supervisors and were pressured to falsify scheduling records. Just before he resigned, the VA performance goal of 14 days for performance contracts was suspended by outgoing Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki. The performance goals were tied to pay increases and bonuses. The wait in our state has been six to seven times longer than the 14-day goal. As the nation’s legislative body enters into debate, it is hoped that politics do not prevail, but we move forward with proposals to get veterans off wait lists, and into clinics, government or private, as the audit recommends. It is the right thing to do. Once the wait time backlogs have been addressed, veterans seen by doctors, then performance pay and bonus figures need vigilant scrutiny. A recommendation of the audit was to suspend performance awards for FY14, which was a good move. It was a red letter day in 2013 when U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre, Sen. Kay Hagan, Elizabeth Goolsby, director of the Fayetteville VA Medical Center, Daniel Hoffmann, director of the VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, Sen. Richard Burr and Rep. Walter Jones cut the ribbon during the grand opening of the new Wilmington Multi-Specialty Outpatient Clinic located near the Wilmington airport. But one has to wonder, who was asleep at the wheel, or looking the other way? Why did it take so long for such a systemic pattern of misconduct to come to light? Who knew what, and when, needs to be a part of the ongoing investigation. National TV and print media have reported on a 2008 memo CBS News reportedly obtained from the VA to the Obama-Biden transition team that VA facilities “might be concealing the true amount of time veterans had to wait for care.” It is difficult to believe Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki had no clue as he worked to get veteran benefit claims moving, which was no small matter. But Shinseki’s resignation is not nearly enough. Next a house cleaning is needed, a clean sweep nationwide of the VA managers and supervisors, regardless of the shield of civil service status. VA employees need to be moved to “at will” employment status giving them no right to keep their job when they falsify records and cover up their actions. And then there must be accountability. Nothing else will do.

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Current Common Core State Standards, which dictate expectations for students in mathematics and language arts, could be repealed by the North Carolina legislature.

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with repeal legislation garnering strong support in the state legislature despite strong voices of support for the standards from the business community. “We feel like there’s a lot of misinformation about Common Core. It’s not a curriculum. It’s what kids are expected to be able to do as they move from grade to grade. It is trying to pull our children’s education level up to the point that they are productive members of the workforce,” said Connie Majure-Rhett, president and CEO

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the drawbridge’s steel grating has faded into the background. “It is just like a brother or sister; you know every nuance with this bridge,” Crawford said. “After a while you just don’t really hear that any more. Probably the most annoying sound is the garbage trucks flying through here early in the morning … that spooks you a little.” Crawford, 66, became a bridge tender 10 years ago after retiring from two different jobs and said it has proven to be a good

of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, during a June 10 phone interview. Majure-Rhett said she was worried about how business recruiters’ perception of North Carolina would change following a repeal. “North Carolina has always been known as a great education state … and every time we make a decision that dings education, it doesn’t play well … in terms of recruiting business,” Majure-Rhett said. Majure-Rhett acknowledged that there was undoubtedly a learning curve for educators and administrators in implementing such a huge change but believes the standards

still need time to work. “I feel pretty strongly that this was the right move for North Carolina … and I hate to see us reversing or changing courses. We don’t even know if it will work. We haven’t given it enough time to work,” Majure-Rhett said. The state legislature needs to agree on an approach before legislation makes its way to Gov. Pat McCrory. The House voted to repeal the standards on June 4 while the Senate approved a more moderate initiative to create a commission to review and possibly modify the standards on June 5. The North Carolina Chamber has

fit for someone his age. However, there are a number of things he has to keep an eye on every time he opens and closes the bridge on the hour. “It is a laid-back job but you just have to be very alert,” he said. “You have to make sure you are aware of everything that is going on and what is happening around you. You have a lot of pedestrians on this bridge too so you are not only watching the cars but you are watching the pedestrians and boat traffic, too.” While they are usually uncommon, Crawford said the biggest things he has to watch for when opening or closing the bridge

are cars not stopping for the traffic gates, pedestrians walking too close to the edge of the bridge spans and the occasional late-night wanderers. One night Crawford watched an inebriated pedestrian attempt to take a nap in the middle of the bridge. “I had to run out there with my orange vest to get the oncoming traffic to stop,” he said. Like clockwork the drawbridge opens every hour on the hour and on demand for commercial vessels. Each time Crawford follows his steps: stops traffic, blasts the warning siren five times, looks again to make sure no one is in the way, opens the bridge, lowers the

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One of the major improvements in the renovation of the Heide Trask Drawbridge control house is an all-new control panel that has made operating the bridge easier for drawbridge operators like Chuck Crawford.

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cleanup would be determined in Duke’s plan. John Skvarla, N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary, presented the bill to the Senate Agriculture and Environment Committee on June 5. Although the hearing prompted discussion, no action was taken. Kemp Burdette, Cape Fear Riverkeeper, said a plan calling for closure of only some coal ash ponds is too weak. “[The bill is] basically saying four of these communities deserve to have clean water but the other 10 don’t. The problems at each of the facilities are basically the same. … Every one of those ponds has the potential to

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do exactly what the Dan River pond did, which is fail,” Burdette said during a June 10 phone interview. Because ash wastewater, laced with heavy toxins like arsenic, leaks and seeps from the unlined pits in which it is stored, Burdette and other environmental advocates insist on a coal ash bill that requires Duke to move all ash to lined, capped landfills. A House bill sponsored by Rep. Pricey Harrison, D-Guilford, delivers a tougher approach, ordering Duke to move ash from all ponds in the state to landfills without passing the cost to ratepayers. Duke pledged to pay for cleanup of the Dan River spill but said it will try to defer the cost to close its other coal ash ponds onto consumers. The project is estimated to cost $10 billion.

Harrison’s bill is awaiting its first reading by the House Committee on Public Utilities and Energy. Two additional bills from the House and Senate are expected to emerge soon. Sen. Tom Apodaca of Hendersonville announced his intent to sponsor a bill in April but has not yet filed it. Rep. Chuck McGrady, also of Hendersonville, is working on a second House bill. Catlin has been involved in the development of McGrady’s bill, which he said used the governor’s plan as a starting point. He continued to say the House bill addresses its weaknesses by demanding a site-by-site analysis to determine pond closures and outlining interim measures. “[Coal ash ponds] all have different spill potential, different risks, different groundwater

supported the Senate’s approach while denouncing a full repeal. McCrory established a similar position, suggesting he would not approve a repeal of the standards but conceded that changes could be made to strengthen the standards. New Hanover County Board of Education Chairman Don Hayes said he supports legislature’s efforts to reconsider the standards, which is what the board requested in a September 2013 resolution. Hayes said he sees merit in ether initiative as long as a group of local educators, business professionals and other stakeholders were involved in the process, but worried how school operations would be affected while standards were modified or replaced. “Many times, if you’re constantly changing things and then if the assessments don’t line up with the standards you put into place, when you test, your results are not going to be accurate. It’s going to look bad,” Hayes said during a June 11 phone interview. During an April interview with Lumina News, superintendent Dr. Tim Markley also said a Common Core repeal could upset school operations while new standards are drafted, with teachers and administrators relying on assessments created for discarded standards. Both House and Senate bills as they currently stand would drop Common Core standards in July, before the 2014-15 school year begins. email miriah@luminanews.com

bridge, raises the gates and turns the traffic signals back to green. The renovations of the control house have significantly upgraded the bridge controller’s visibility, and the ease with which he can operate the bridge and close it quickly in emergency situations. However, the renovations did not come without a few stressful moments for the controllers having to worry about the construction crews working on and underneath the bridge. “It was a wild ride,” Crawford said. “When you have 15-20 people working under the bridge and all kinds of construction up top without enough radios we really had to work out a system.” The entire restoration of the Heide Trask Drawbridge cost $7.9 million and included a complete overhaul of the bridge’s gears and operating system. North Carolina Department of Transportation resident engineer Wanda James said the funding used to keep the circa1957 drawbridge functional was much cheaper than building a new bridge. “I can’t count how many times someone has asked when we are going to build a new bridge because they think it is so easy,” James said. “Everyone says $7.9 million is a lot of money and it is, but not if we can keep this bridge running for another 40 years.” email cole@luminanews.com

issues. A thoughtful site-by-site approach is the answer that I think would be best,” Catlin said. Catlin agreed that all coal ash ponds need to be lined but hopes some ponds could be properly closed on-site without affecting nearby surface water or groundwater. He said there is not enough landfill space to hold all the state’s ash, adding that it would take years to secure a permit for each new landfill. Burdette recognized change will take time but said the sooner a plan is approved, the better. “It’s not going to happen overnight … but we can start immediately and put a pretty aggressive plan in place that gets them cleaned up as soon as possible,” Burdette said. email miriah@luminanews.com

Public hears final budget By Marimar McNaughton Staff Writer

Affirmative actions are expected of aldermen as the Wrightsville Beach town board breezes through a short agenda during its monthly meeting Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m. But first, the public is invited to weigh its comments during a trio of hearings. A proposed increase in water and sewer rates leads the discussion. The issue was raised by the board following staff research revealing the town’s rates ranked at the bottom of 400 water and sewer providers statewide. The increase is proposed to offset the costs associated with operating an independent system. Costs are estimated to increase $11 a month per average family household or a total of of $22 per billing cycle. With no new taxes proposed, the town has shaved its FY 2013-14 budget by 3.1 percent or $300,000. The projected $10.2 million budget for FY 2014-15 is the topic of the second public hearing. A lighting ordinance text amendment will also be aired before proceeding to the regular agenda. A reduction in fees paid by the town to Lanier Parking for its incentive management service is intended to prevent the contracted parking authority from benefitting unduly from an increase in hourly parking

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discovering the order for his arrest, officers returned on June 10 and found Berger surrounded by a small arsenal of weapons including a switchblade, sword, crossbow, 37 mm grenade launcher, pistols, air guns and rifles with high capacity magazines. Officers reported Berger did not resist arrest or reach for the weapons. The weapons are licensed to a friend of Berger’s whose name has not been released. The friend told police he allowed Berger to stay at his residence, believing him in poor spirits, but did not give him permission to access

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film incentive package into the budget and Speaker Tillis’ staff worked the room against him and the amendment failed,” Hamilton said during a June 11 phone interview. “Anything can happen at this point but this morning Ted Davis was double-crossed by the speaker’s office.” Hamilton worked on the amendment introduced by Davis, which would have kept the film incentive package alive but in a reduced capacity, suggesting 22.5 percent of its expenses with a per-project payout cap set at $15 million. North Carolina’s current film incentives allow for 25 percent rebate on expenses and a $20 million cap and will sunset at the end of the 2014 calendar year.

rates and fines. The resolution is expected to pass. Also expected to pass is a proposed 10-year lease agreement with the Wrightsville Beach Chamber of Commerce Foundation to lease a portion of the visitors center location on West Salisbury Street in the historic Howell Cottage. Details of the lease agreement may be found on the town’s website, under board, agenda packet, item 7b. A 12-year-old interlocal agreement between the Town of Wrightsville Beach and New Hanover County will be revisited. Negotiated in 2002, jurisdiction of dog ordinance enforcement at the north end were never finalized. Once formalized, the county ordinance may need tweaking to comply with the town. With the burden of enforcement having fallen on the town and the collected fines having been split, the agreement now proposes the town keep 100 percent of the fines going forward. A discussion of water and sewer projects — some large scale and long term — are included in the FY 2014-15 budget while others will require the transfer of funds from the town’s capital improvement plan. The board will adjourn for a closed session at the conclusion of its final agenda. email marimar@luminanews.com

the weapons. Berger could be charged with breaking and entering. Beech Mountain Police Department charged Berger with possession of drug paraphernalia after finding a marijuana pipe but no illegal drugs. As of 2 p.m. on June 11, Berger was still in custody at the Avery County Jail on $300,000 bond. Berger’s case is calendared for a June 12 hearing at the New Hanover County Courthouse. Keith Acree, spokesperson for the N.C. Department of Public Safety, said probation officers were working with Avery County deputies to move Berger, estimating his arrival in Wilmington late on June 11. email miriah@luminanews.com

“I’m not just being partisan here but the leadership in the General Assembly is making certain that the film incentives do not get extended in North Carolina,” Hamilton said. “They are ready to do offshore drilling and hydraulic fracturing, and they are unwilling to support 4,200 existing clean North Carolina jobs.” Still on the table is a proposal by the Senate to turn the film incentives into a grant program. If that does not materialize in the form of a bill, the state’s film incentive program would expire beginning Jan. 1, 2015. After that, Hamilton said it would most likely take a change in the NCGA leadership to reinstate the film incentive program. email cole@luminanews.com

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Essays communicate importance of class kayaking trips By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

Parents, teachers and school administrators learned something from a batch of essays written by a Wrightsville Beach School thirdgrade class. After Jennifer Williams’ class came back from its second kayaking trip of the year, led by school counselor and marine science coordinator Cissie Brooks, Williams asked her students to think about why the class missed two hours of math class for kayaking. “We’re really fortunate to have this program. I want the kids to realize how fortunate they are. … There’s probably not another third-grade class in our state that’s doing kayaking. They need to treasure it,” Williams said. The students had 30 minutes to write the essays, titled “Why kayaking is important,” in class

May 29. Many students said the kayaking trips help Wrightsville Beach students perform well on end-of-grade science tests in fourth and fifth grade. “Why we are kayaking we see crabs, fish, hermit crabs, birds, and snails. And that’s why we get high grades on our science end of grade tests,” Jace Rivenbank wrote. Carly Green agreed with Rivenbank. “Kayaking is science, too. Kayaking is a fun way of learning about sea-life. My favorite part is discovering new animals,” Green wrote. Samuel Felton explained how the kayaking trips prime the class to be stewards of the beach. “W.B.S. goes [kayaking] so we can learn and pick out trash in the water, also we fish and explore islands,” Felton wrote. Katie Speaks noted that kayaking trips help the class learn to work together.

“Kayaking is also important because you learn how to work as a team with a partner,” Speaks wrote. And for Riley Westover, sharing the experience with parents taught a lesson bigger than science tests and schoolwork. “Our parents take off of work to come out and help us that means that we are more important than money,” Westover wrote. Williams hopes an early understanding and appreciation of the dynamic beach ecosystem the kids call home will foster a sense of lifelong respect. “This is where they get that whole life lesson of the environment and need to respect it,” Williams said. “We live at the beach. We should know that stuff.” Brooks developed a marine science curriculum for each grade at Wrightsville Beach School, taught by weekly class visits and

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Wrightsville Beach School students and parent volunteers prepare to explore the marsh via kayaks on Monday, June 9.

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“The only lands being saved are the ones with public support,” said Richard Johnson, Masonboro.org founder and president. Organized in 2009 after state officials threatened to close Masonboro Island to the public, Masonboro.org is a volunteer organization that seeks to protect the island’s public access through education and cleanups. “Masonboro Island is almost a sacred place,” Johnson said. At 5,653 acres, the island is home to many threatened species like the loggerhead sea turtle and the seabeach amaranth plant. Thursday, June 5, the group held its fourth annual Benefit and Auction at the Bradley Creek Marina. “We go to Masonboro once or twice a week,” volunteer Alex Milkes said. “Whatever we could do to support the cause.”

During the event, volunteers and event goers ate, danced and mingled. Husband and wife Rich and Jennifer Mclean volunteered to help cater the event by preparing 150 hotdogs. “[At our house] we grill them, pack them and bring them back here,” Jennifer said. “We always do it for a good cause. It gets everyone together.” Auction items included several beach baskets and a longboard. Donation tables were also placed at the entrance. Attendees who donated received a Masonboro.org T-shirt. The donations will go toward sponsoring a local student to visit to the island. “Last year, we sent more than 200 people to Masonboro Island,” Johnson said. “Our mission is public access. You need public support so what better way than introducing the next generation to the island. Our intention is to send every student there.” In 2013, Cissie Brooks,

marine science coordinator for Wrightsville Beach School, created the Masonboro Island Explorer program. The program now sends New Hanover County fifth-grade students on educational field trips to the island. “We really try to work with county schools,” Haywood Newkirk, Masonboro Island Explorer program chairman, said. “It really means a lot for me to see these kids get the opportunity to explore, miles from their homes.” The program costs about $25 per student. The cost covers transportation fees, curriculum program fees from the North Carolina Coastal Reserve and T-shirts. The auction did not have a monetary goal, and Johnson said the event was about raising public awareness. “I suspect we will raise plenty [of money],” Johnson said. “We want people to know how special the island is.”

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When a single event features a beach run, a paddleboard race and a crab crawl, it tends to attract a diverse collection of competitors.

Such was the case with the Second Annual Pier to Pier Run/Walk, Crab Crawl and SUP Race on June 7. Event organizers were rewarded for their decision to move the event from May to June, as race day saw sunny skies, pleasant temperatures and a light sea breeze. “Last year [the weather] was miserable,” said race director Bobby Brandon. “This year is much better.” The promise of better weather and the addition of the standup paddleboard race led to more than twice as many participants in 2014 as in 2013, a trend that Brandon hopes will continue in future years. “First year we had 80 people, this year we had 202, so next year maybe we’ll get 300 or 350 and it will just grow and grow and grow,” he said. Around 8 a.m., the paddleboarders entered the water at Johnnie Mercer’s Pier and raced to Crystal Pier, battling choppy seas and a stiff current. The more ambitious competitors had the option to turn the race into a biathlon by leaving their boards at Crystal Pier and running back to Johnnie Mercer’s. One of those competitors was Patty Davis. “I fell in nine times,” said Davis, who still managed to complete her first biathlon with a final time of 51:03. Davis said her friends talked her into doing the biathlon the night before the race. Around 8:15 a.m., the children lined up on the beach in their best crab crawl stances. Cheered on by their families, they crawled about 40 yards through the sand to the finish line, where they each received a medal and a toy crab. Shawnee Huss watched her sons Cameron and Daniel crawl down the beach while her husband prepared to start the 5k beach run. Her Southern California family came to North Carolina so that she could compete in the May 31 Raleigh Ironman. The best part of the Pier to Pier event, she said, was seeing her entire family participate. “Our kids always do the events that we do,” Huss said. “[Wrightsville Beach] is a beautiful place, and this just gets everybody involved.” At 8:30 a.m., the runners lined up beneath Johnnie Mercer’s Pier to begin the 5k beach run, the course directing them to Crystal Pier and back. Toni Kirby raced alongside her 11-year-old son, Evan. Her other son, Yates, cheered them on, having just finished the crab crawl. “This is [Evan’s] second 5k. And it was quite nice that they did the crab crawl for the little guys,” Kirby said. Many Pier to Pier participants entered the event for a chance to enjoy some friendly competition to benefit a good cause, as all proceeds from the race went to the Wrightsville Beach Foundation. As James Taylor crossed the finish line in the 5k, though, he was celebrating a more personal goal. “[Last fall] I was going to work, and I parked in a parking deck and I was about ready to pass out walking from the parking deck to the building so I decided to start walking every day,” Taylor said. “I’ve lost 11 pounds in the process and I’m going to keep going. This race today was to sort of prove that I could do it. It wasn’t the fastest, but I did it.” Regardless of their reasons for entering the race, most of the participants seemed to share a similar sentiment about the event. “It’s fun,” Shawnee Huss said.

Above: Competitors begin the beach run during the second Annual Pier to Pier Run/Walk, Crab Crawl and SUP Race Saturday, June 7 at Wrightsville Beach. Right: Dan Sanchez and Rebecca Stewart near the finish line of the beach run. Below: Lunsford King helps his daughter, Kate, finish the Kid’s Crab Crawl. Bottom: Children begin the Kid’s Crab Crawl

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Kids Music Fest Kure Beach Ocean Front Park Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. to noon

Cruise from the Cape Fear River to the Black River aboard the Capt. J.N. Maffitt during a four-hour scenic boat ride narrated by coastal ecologist and author Andy Woods. Refreshments will be provided. Tickets begin at $44. For more information, visit www.cfrboats.com

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Sponsored by the New Hanover Public Library to kick off the 2014 summer reading program, the Kids Music Fest will feature three hours of live entertainment, face painting, comic book giveaways and more. Admission is free. For more information, call 910-458-8216 or visit the event’s Facebook page.

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Primo conditions entice campers to Masonboro Island By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer

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Masonboro Island offers a pristine location for family camping trips only a short boat ride from Wrightsville Beach.

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quickly approaching, Rosbrugh said the weekends ripe for camping would be minimal until late September. One past camping trip during the middle of July was enough to make the Rosbrughs avoid the muggy months of late June, July and August, Rosbrugh said. “No matter how much you want to go during the summer because the kids are out of school, don’t do it,” Rosbrugh warned any would-be summer campers. “Trying to stay the night over there in that kind of humidity can be miserable.” However, the early and middle portion of June can still provide ideal camping conditions, Rosbrugh said, adding that important things to consider are bringing enough water and bug spray and making sure supplies are packed properly. As it is a North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve, camping on Masonboro Island is regulated by a series of guidelines. The guidelines include limiting campsites to areas devoid of vegetation and that have been used as campsites before, carrying coals from a campfire off the island, carrying all waste products away, keeping dogs on a leash and leaving everything on the island as it was found. For more information about camping at Masonboro Island, visit portal.denr.org/web/crp email cole@luminanews.com

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Choppy waters stoke enthusiasm at first SUP Series race

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Wilmington resident Eric Carter strokes for the finish line in the first week of the Blockade Runner Beach Resort’s Sunset Standup Paddleboard series Thursday, June 5. The series will take place every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., at the Blockade Runner’s Banks Channel beach.

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Amid choppy waters and windy conditions, participants brought much enthusiasm to the first race of the Blockade Runner Beach Resort’s Sunset SUP Series Thursday, June 5. “It’s great because a lot of families and kids come together for the races,” said participant Eric Carter. “It really helps get people stoked on standup paddleboarding.” The night marked the beginning of the first series, which will have races every Thursday evening through July 10. The second series will be held each Thursday from July 17 to Aug. 28. The night began with a free short lesson from April Zilg, Blockade Runner paddleboard instructor and event organizer. Participants were then driven to the south end of Wrightsville Beach at 6:30 p.m. for a downwind race due to the day’s strong current. “Conditions were very windy,” said paddler Scott Werstlein. “It’s fun to catch the swells racing downwind, though.” In less severe weather conditions, multiple courses are set. There would be an advanced course and a less strenuous community course. In case of stormy weather, the race is cancelled for

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the week. Every other Thursday, there is a kids’ course. Due to the strong winds and current, the kids’ race scheduled for the night was rescheduled for June 12. It was a safety issue to have kids out on boards with the level of wind, explained Payton Collier, Blockade Runner employee. Each week, participants receive points based on their placement in the night’s race. At the end of each series, points are tallied and grand prizes are given to the winners of the different divisions. Additionally, prizes are awarded after each race to participants at random through a raffle. Prizes include gift certificates, free lessons, free rentals, paddleboarding equipment and clothing, all of which have been donated by local sponsors, Zilg said. Carter finished first in the night’s run. He participates in paddleboarding competitions and fundraisers around the coast and took second place at the 2013 Colonial Cup in New Bern, N.C. Anyone in the community interested in paddleboarding is encouraged to come to the series, Zilg said. People should bring their own boards if they have them, but there are rentals available at the Blockade Runner for anyone who wants to race. “I’ve seen huge growth in the sport,” Zilg said.“Standup

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Nick Reed and Alissa Fetherolf act in a scene at Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green’s production of “The Comedy of Errors” at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater Saturday, June 7.

Bard’s comedy entertains lakeside audience By Henry Liverman Intern

As the sun sets around Greenfield Lake, the amphitheater will be illuminated with Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green’s portrayal of William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors.” For 22 seasons, the company’s Shakespeare in the Park productions have offered annual chances to see the Bard’s plays with no admission fees. “It’s become a known entity that people look forward to,” said director Robb Mann. This year’s production was one of the first plays written by Shakespeare, and centers around the story of two sets of twins separated at birth. The two sets of twins end up in the same city without the other’s knowledge, inadvertently engaging in a comically bawdy series of mix-ups, mistaken identities and love triangles as they find themselves constantly mistaken for each other. Using puns, lyricism and word play in addition to slapstick humor, the production creates a comedy of wild mishaps and misunderstandings, including false arrests and beatings, as well as accusations of theft, insanity and possession. The cast includes University of North Carolina Wilmington students and local Shakespeare enthusiasts. “They are a very creative group of people, and came up with a lot of great stuff,” Mann said about the troupe. Though his second time directing, Mann has been involved in more than half of the productions. After months of rehearsal, he leaves on the

nights of shows and lets the actors and actresses perform Shakespeare’s two-hour traffic of the stage by themselves. “I really feel that they’re prepared,” Mann said. “They’ve rehearsed and they can do it.” The Greenfield Lake amphitheater, a 900-seat outdoor venue, is situated near the banks of the lake itself. As night falls, the stage lights up with costumed players. The 17 actors and actresses work with music, a mobile set and each other to bring viewers into Shakespeare’s farce. Though the production company, Shakespeare on the Green, has been around for more than two decades, each year is a leap of faith, Mann said. “Every year we face different challenges,” he explained. ‘This year’s greatest challenge was finding two sets of identical twins.” All Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green performances are free to the general public and made possible by donations and volunteers. The company aims to develop and promote outreach activities that seek to strengthen and expand communications and partnerships between other arts educators in Wilmington. Attending supports the continuation and funding of arts programs throughout the Wilmington community. “The Comedy of Errors” will be presented Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15; Thursday, June 19 through Sunday, June 22; and Thursday, June 26 through Sunday, June 29. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and all shows begin at 8 p.m.

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Sports/Marine Hook, Line & Sinker June fishing as good as it gets

Barden team sweeps lightning regatta

By Skylar Walters

So far, the fishing for the month of June has been nothing short of fantastic. Of course, depending on your target species, everything has its ups and downs, but the fish are there; it is just a matter catching them. Offshore fishing has been phenomenal. Inshore, the fishing is good and getting better as the days progress. Nearshore fishing continues to be strong and shows no signs of slowing down. Water temperatures are reading in the upper 70s and should only continue to bring more quantities of fish within reach. Beach dredging has been completed, meaning cleaner water for those fishing close to shore. Conditions continue to improve so it is time to wet a line and see what surprise you find on the other end! Offshore fishing, particularly in the Gulf Stream, has been on fire the past week and continued through Monday, as evidenced in the first day of the 56th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. A total of 111 boats fished the first day and compiled a staggering number of billfish caught and released. There were 14 blue marlin releases, 26 white marlin releases and one sailfish release. In addition, three blue marlin were brought to the scales, weighing 410 pounds, 606 pounds and one monster 754-pound fish. Plenty of meat fish, aka mahi mahi, tuna and wahoo,

were also weighed in for other prizes. While this tournament is held out of Morehead City, there are plenty of fish being seen and hooked around our local waters, although a considerable distance from shore. For those looking for mahi, the fish have moved inshore within the past couple of weeks. Gaffer fish up to 20 pounds are being found as close as 30 mile from the beach. Some smaller fish have migrated even closer and are being found between 15-25 miles out. Bottom fishing in the 20-30 mile range has also been productive, with reported catches of black sea bass, grouper and snapper. Closer to the beach and in reach of the small boat anglers, the Spanish mackerel fishing continues to be strong, with many boats finding limits of fish with relative ease. The majority of these fish are coming from anglers trolling Clark Spoons on small planers in around 40 feet of water early in the day. Sight casting to schooling fish is still popular but becoming more difficult as the fish are spreading out. Inshore, the flounder action is heating up with fishermen finding plenty of keepers in the inlets and along the deeper creeks. Small live minnows are working better, but artificial baits will fool them if you drag it in front on their noses. Red drum are also becoming more numerous in the same areas, as well as around the docks and creek mouths.

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Skippers and their crews compete in the fourth of five Southeastern Lightning District Championship races off Wrightsville Beach on Sunday, June 8.

By Jackson Fuller Intern

Skipper Pierce Barden and his boat team based in Charlotte, N.C., claimed first place with 19 points during the Carolina Yacht Club’s 21 st annual Lightning Regatta sailing race June 6-8 in Wrightsville Beach. This year’s event served as the Southeastern District Championship. Barden defeated 18-year-old Peter Hogan by five points to win the tournament. “I think we had great teamwork,” Barden said. “We gelled perfectly. My job is to keep the boat going fast, and they’re

looking for wind on the water, waves, other boats on the water to help make tactical decisions. We did a great job.” Twenty-four boats competed in the 2014 regatta. Three races took place Saturday, June 7, followed by the final two Sunday, June 8. Each race was about one mile long on the ocean side, just east of the Carolina Yacht Club. The five races all followed a very similar route. This tournament followed strict, one-design rules. All boats had to be the same size and design, and only three people were allowed in the boat. Tanya Cuprack and Oliver Humphries joined Barden as the

winning crew. “I had a great crew of experienced sailors. Tanya and Oliver both played huge roles and their experience really showed this weekend,” Barden said. After a race, each skipper was given a certain number of points based on his or her finish. Sailors who finished in first place scored one point. The crew with the least number of points by the end of the weekend was the winner. Barden and his crew finished in the top eight of every race, and won two of the five races. Barden is familiar with Wrightsville Beach’s waters. Having grown up in the Wilmington region, he learned

to sail at the Carolina Yacht Club. “This is one of the favorite stops for the people who travel,” Barden said. “This is one of the unique and awesome places to sail because you get to sail out in a huge ocean, and there is also such great shore-side activity.” Along with first-place Barden and second-place Hogan, four other skippers earned a spot in the North American Lightning Championships. Chris Hamilton, Lenny Krawcheck, Eric Oetgen and Jim Harris will travel to Sheboygan, Wis., in August to compete in the national championships. The top 18 boats in this tournament will clinch a spot in the world championships.

Underwater hunting grounds attract spearfishermen By Sarah Thomas Intern

The sixth annual Wrightsville Beach Spearfishing Tournament

will commence Friday, June 20, from Seapath Yacht Club and will run through midday Sunday, June 22. Anyone can sign up until the day

before the tournament, although the tiered entry fee increases from $50 to $75 closer to the start date. Both scuba and freediving are permitted, depending on the

participant’s preference as well as the targeted species of fish. There will be nine species categories, including inland and deep-ocean fish. Prizes will be

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Chuck Boyette, left, and Jeff Lanier bring the fish caught aboard Diversion to the Seapath Marina dock during the 2012 Wrightsville Beach Spearfishing Tournament.

awarded to the top three fish in each category, said tournament founder and organizer Gregory Woodby of Wilmington. “We want somebody who has a jon boat and someone who has a 60-foot sport fisherman to be able to join the same tournament and have the same chance of winning prizes,” Woodby said. Woodby, along with Dewey Preast and Ryan McInnis, are organizing the nonprofit tournament. All of the money from entry fees and donations from sponsors will be used to pay for tournament expenses and prize money, Woodby said. Sponsors also donate prizes for winners of divisions, such as spear guns and other gear. Along with the nine species categories, there is a master hunter category for the overall best catches, including any number of fish from the nine categories. Weight and quantity are taken into account when deciding a winner, Woodby said. There is also a bonus lionfish category. Lionfish are an invasive species, and the tournament wants to raise awareness that they are edible, Woodby explained. This division will

only have one winner based solely on the quantity of fish caught. Fishermen are able to go anywhere to fish as long as they return in time for the daily weighins at Seapath Yacht Club. On the final day, Seapath will host a party with a band and cookout as the winners are decided and prizes are distributed. The tournament has averaged around 55 people in past years. However, Woodby estimated 60 to 70 people will participate this year due to a lot of early signups. Woodby said that spearfishing and diving are gaining in popularity, as more dive shops have opened in town and he has seen more people diving and fishing in the water. Woodby studied marine biology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and said he quickly learned how wasteful most commercial fishing is, leading him to pick up spearfishing. “When you spearfish, you are very selective; you only shoot the fish you see and want,” Woodby said. “It is a challenge, and it is very exciting to be in the environment underwater.”

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**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 WRAR nor their MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the WRAR or their MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed. ©2009 Multiple Listing Service of the Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS, Inc.

Wilmington’s first passive house By Miriah Hamrick, Staff Writer

Staff photos by Cole Dittmer

ucien Ellison has felt a responsibility to live as sustainably as possible since an ecology course opened his eyes in college, but all it took was one beautiful view to inspire him to spend years building a house in line with one of the strictest green building standards in the world. Ellison and his wife Jane lived only one mile away on Towles Road, but when they saw the property on Quail Run Road for the first time, they were blown away. Private and peaceful with a stunning view of Hewlett’s Creek framed by two sprawling, centuries-old live oaks, the couple knew they had to live there — and more importantly, they had to build a house worthy of the view.

Top: The Ellisons’ passive house on Hewlett’s Creek is tucked under large oak trees like the centuries-old McCoy Oak. Right: The studio to the side of the main living area can be sealed off with sliding wood and glass doors, and features energy-saving features like plentiful ambient lighting and hopper windows. Above: Large open spaces exist throughout the passive house as well as the kitchen with Caserstone quartz countertops, stark-white cabinetry and cypress wood paneled ceilings.

“We bought it because it had beautiful views and beautiful old trees and we wanted to do it justice by building a super green house,” Ellison said during a June 5 open house tour. Ellison began researching the latest green building science and discovered some friends were building passive houses in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Ellison took architect Kevin Pfirman to tour one of the houses under construction, and the trip inspired the duo to begin working on the Wilmington’s first passive home. Both Ellison and Pfirman were experienced in green building. Pfirman also designed the first LEED-certified house in New Hanover County, built by Konrady and Son Construction. But making the jump to passive house standards was a challenge. Ellison trained for weeks to earn designation as a passive house consultant, while Pfirman focused on reconciling the midcentury modern style the couple wanted, with plenty of windows and a split-level sleeping wing, with the energy demands of passive house standards. The standards are among the most rigorous in green building, slashing energy use by 70 percent. Unique features like a system of 6,000-psi concrete walls and triple-paned, thermal-insulated windows and doors, along with plenty of insulation, keep Ellison’s house airtight and prevent energy leaks. An added benefit of the concrete walls is durability, especially in a region prone to hurricanes and destructive salty air. Ellison is confident the house will be around for hundreds of years. To keep the tightly sealed house from becoming stale, an energy recovery ventilation system constantly flushes old air and ushers fresh air in, providing an added benefit of improved indoor air quality. “It’s much better than a standard home because of the ventilation. People with chemical sensitivities, people with serious allergies, can live comfortably in a passive house,” Ellison said. Solar orientation is also important. A passive house captures enough sunlight in the winter to heat the house while eliminating sunlight in the summer to keep it cool. Orienting the 5,700-square-foot structure on the property without disturbing the trees was a task that kept Ellison and Pfirman busy. Pfirman said the house took approximately one year to design and one year to build. Although that is a normal time frame, he said the design demanded 20 percent more work than an ordinary house. “There was a learning curve. This is my first passive house. I could definitely do it quicker [in the future],” Pfirman said. Ellison estimated it costs about 15 percent more to build a passive house. His house came in at roughly $200 per square foot. He said energy savings almost immediately offset the investment. The family moved into the house during March 2014 and Ellison said his energy costs go down month by month as the couple learns how to tweak the systems. Ellison’s wife worked with Robin Stanfield Designs to assure the modern midcentury design continued throughout the home’s interior. The emphasis on responsible choices is maintained inside, with everything from the finish on the kitchen cabinets to the carpet padding free of dangerous chemicals commonly found in household products, nothing about the house suggests any sacrifice was made to achieve such demanding criteria. Ellison and Pfirman stressed that any aesthetic can be achieved in a passive house. “It’s an energy measure. You can get there pretty much any way you want to. Your house can look however you want it to look just as long as it’s meeting the energy requirements,” Ellison said. Still, Pfirman said it seems appropriate to give such an innovative house an edgy design. “If you’re going to build a house that’s futuristic in terms of energy use … I think it ought to look progressive,” Pfirman said. Although the house is finished, both Ellison and Pfirman see a beginning instead of an ending. Ellison is ready to bring more passive houses to Wilmington through his business, Ellison Building Company. He said he already has a few interested clients, not to mention a partner. “I hope we get to do a lot of projects together in the future. That’s the plan,” Pfirman said.

“People with chemical sensitivities, people with serious allergies, can live comfortably in a passive house.”

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Join Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity representatives as they dedicate the latest completed Wilmington home. This house was sponsored by PPD. Habitat for Humanity builds quality homes sold at no profit for families in need. Volunteers are always needed and interested individuals can fill out an application at www.capefearhabitat.org

Interested in talking to elected officials about issues important to the future of real estate? Join WRAR and the Brunswick County Association of Realtors as they travel to Raleigh for meetings with state legislators. The day includes free breakfast and lunch. A bus will depart from The Hanover Center at 7 a.m. Contact Shane Johnson for more information by calling 910-762-1695 or 910-762-9860.

Did you miss the free May 15 fair housing workshop? A workshop report is one of the agenda items for the June Cape Fear Housing Coalition meeting. Other agenda items include election of officers for the 201415 fiscal year, member updates, success stories, future programs and partnership opportunities.

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Ceviche’s Inspired Panamanian Restaurant and Bar will specialize in fresh seafood ceviche derived from co-owner Hunter Tiblier’s family recipe. The new restaurant at 7120 Wrightsville Ave. is expected to open mid July.

Panamanian ceviche chef preps for opening By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer

What was once a cupcake retail location will be reopening as a new Wrightsville Beach dining option: as Ceviche’s Inspired Panamanian Restaurant and Bar at the corner of Wrightsville Avenue and Eastwood Road. Specializing in the South American dish — an appetizer of small pieces of raw fish marinated in lime or lemon juice with onions, peppers and spices — Ceviche’s co-owner Hunter Tiblier lived on the dish growing up in Panama. His father, who worked at the Panama Canal, instilled a love of ceviche. “My dad has always made it and everyone said his was the best in Panama. I was used to watching him and traveling back

to the states to try to make it like him, but it took me years to figure his recipe out,” Tiblier said. “I have been making ceviche for a long time and everyone has always said I should cater or start selling it in a restaurant, but I never took it seriously.” Recently retired from military service, Tiblier moved from Fayetteville to Wilmington and, while looking for something new to do, found the small storefront at 7210 Wrightsville Ave. with his fiancée and business partner Laura Bay. The building was listed for sale the day before the two traveled to Panama and, while stopping at one of the many roadside stands in Panama, Bay suggested a ceviche restaurant for the Wrightsville Avenue space. After closing on a lease for the

location, the opening process has been slowed by completing necessary building repairs and navigating the New Hanover County Health Department. With no other ceviche restaurants in the region, Tiblier said the health department has been very rigorous with the handling and supply of the raw fish and seafood to be used in the creation of his dishes. Now, nearly finished with the health department requirements, Tiblier said the two are eyeing a mid-July opening. Once open, diners will order from several types of fresh ceviche, all made by Tiblier in his visible prep area resembling a sushi counter. The varieties Tiblier will prepare include one using the native Panamanian corvina white fish, one with

shrimp, a Mediterranean mixture, a combination of shrimp and corvina and one with lobster and coconut. While there are many different variations of ceviche, Tiblier said his is uniquely Panamanian. “I have been to ceviche restaurants all over the world and I have never had one like mine other than in Panama,” he said. “In Panama, the ceviche is usually just fish, onion and hot peppers, and I will put a couple other ingredients in like tomato or bell pepper.” In addition to the ceviche, Tiblier will offer other South American standards like arroz con pollo and ropa vieja. Sides will range from a few different versions of plantains to fresh guacamole. With the limited space for seating, Tiblier envisions Ceviche’s as largely a take-out establishment with beachgoers stopping in before heading over the Heide Trask Drawbridge. Hours of operation will begin with 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information about the opening of Ceviche’s, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page.

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Movers and shakers Local health industry leader appointed to state council North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory appointed OrthoWilmington CEO Stephen L. DeBiasi to the North Carolina State Health Coordinating Council. The council, part of the Division of Health Service Regulation of the Department of Health and Human Services, oversees an annual plan that determines need for new health care facilities and services across the state. DeBiasi will serve on the council through December 2015. DeBiasi also serves on boards of directors for the Carousel Center for Abused Children and the Wilmington Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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26. ___walk, subject’s signature move 27. Subject’s top-selling albums 31. Guinness suffix 32. Family 33. Doofus 34. Opportunities 35. Reverence 37. Public hanging? 39. Kind of star 41. Subject’s selfproclaimed title 47. “Back in the ___”

42. Cry’s partner 43. Pliable leather 44. Kind of order 45. Gray piece 46. Flat 48. Steel cutting tool 49. Obliterate 50. Wiesel book 54. Research facil. 56. Large antelope 59. Pot 60. Silklike fabric 61. Drafted 63. Graybeard 64. Loving to death? 66. Quagmire 67. Bananalike plant 68. Précis 69. Mediterranean evergreen 70. Founder of Scholasticism 71. South American monkey 72. Book of the Apocrypha 78. Scapegoat 79. 1969 Peace Prize grp. 80. Center of a ball? 81. Black and tan ingredient

The Gloved One by Myles Mellor 48. Subject’s first solo hit 51. Some bowls 52. Rodin sculpture at the Met 53. Beat 55. New Zealand conifer 57. It’s a scream 58. Moth type 60. Came close to empty 62. Use a trawl 63. KLM announcement 64. Ballerina’s partner 65. Talk idly

82. One of L.B.J.’s beagles 83. Took a course? 85. Novel 87. Sp. simoleon 89. Personality of subject 92. Fit to be consumed 94. Metal containers 95. Sight from Messina 96. Certain bias 99. Membranous sacs 100. Animated 101. ___ bugle 102. Rabbit 103. Sucking insect 104. Bounce 105. Emerge 106. Provoke 107. Work, in a way 109. God offended by Daphnis 110. Pubmates 111. Wool sources 112. Calumet 113. British tax 114. Gut feeling? 115. Early hit for subject’s group

66. Some of subject’s siblings 73. Lying, maybe 74. School employee 75. Linux mascot 76. Foot or potato 77. ___ Powers 78. Remained 81. “Now I see!” 84. Rebozo, for one 86. Scout leader? 87. Whimper 88. ___ of Langerhans 90. Chance

For answers, see page B2 91. Quaint dance 93. Single released by subject in 1971 96. Camelot, to Arthur 97. Kind of race 98. Turk. airlines 99. Command to desist 101. Put one past 103. 24-across plus one 105. Ruffle 108. Subject’s full name 115. Hostile to 116. German mistress 117. Make edgy

118. Come to pass 119. Diagonal 120. Rent a room to 121. Majestic 122. “El Capitan” composer 123. Waveless 124. Piece in Harper’s 125. Half of quatorze 126. Knight mare?

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Sherman’s Lagoon

Hopelessness • Rage, uncontrolled anger, seeking

revenge

By Jim Toomey

There’s a lagoon called Kapupu near the island of Kapupu in the sunny North Pacific just west of the Elabaob Islands in the Palauan archipelago of Micronesia. Sherman the Shark, his wife, Megan, and a host of other ocean occupants call it home. Occasionally, the hairless beach apes with their so-called civilized human ways try to encroach on the Lagoonies’ tropical paradise. So, there’s bound to be high jinks in this coral-reef heaven...

• Acting reckless or

engaging in risky

June 12–18, 2014

activities,

seemingly without thinking • Feeling

trapped, like there’s no way

alcohol or drug use • Withdrawing out • Increased

from friends, family and society •

Anxiety, agitation, unable to

sleep or sleeping all the time Dramatic mood changes •

Expressing no

reason for living; no sense of purpose in life

If you or anyone you know exhibits one or more of these feelings or behaviors, seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or calling: The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or Your Wilmington Crisis Hotline: 910-392-7408 © Workin4u Inc

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North Carolina

What’s bigger than basketball in North Carolina? You’re holding it.

That’s right, it’s your newspaper. More people read a North Carolina newspaper last week than watched the Blue Devils, the Wolfpack, the Tar Heels and the Demon Deacons combined all year.* In fact, you can throw in the people who watched the men’s and women’s NCAA tournament and you’d still only get 2.6 million. That's about 50,000 short of the number reading on an average day.

If you’re a reader, you can start the wave now! And if you’re an advertiser, you can score big with North Carolina newspapers.

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Church Notes Church Services

Fishes

at the Beach

Loaves

Pastor Keith Louthan, Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church Little Chapel On the Boardwalk Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 Early Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.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 a.m. St. James episcopal church Mt. Lebanon Chapel (Near Airlie Gardens)

8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Wrightsville Beach Baptist church Keith Louthan, church pastor 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 Traditional Service: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School: 10:10-11 a.m. Celebration Services: 11:10 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Wrightsville United Methodist Church Bob Bauman, 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 Father Joe Vetter 209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471 Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Monday, noon; Tuesday, 6 p.m.; Wednesday – Thursday noon; Thursday noon followed by Eucharistic Adoration St. Mark Catholic Church Father Steve Carlson 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 Mass: 6 p.m. Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. followed by Adoration and noon Benediction Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m. 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

with Chip Brogden

In our daily lives, we come up against situations that we cannot overcome in our own strength, or with our own wisdom. We need a strength and a wisdom that come from above, that come from beyond, that come from another outside of us, and yet rise up from within us. If you are truly born-again, then you have experienced this at least once in your life, in at least one area of your life. At least once you recognized your inability to save yourself, and so you surrendered to Christ and trusted Jesus to do in you and through you what you could not do on your own. That surrender was, in essence, “taking up the Cross” with respect to your salvation. I cannot save myself; and since I cannot, I will not. I will only trust in the Life of the Lord to do what I have (at last!) learned that I cannot do. This is what is means to “embrace the Cross” in the area of salvation. And we see that when the death to Self is thorough and complete — that is, when we stop trying to save ourselves and cast ourselves upon the grace of God, then God raises us from the dead. That which was impossible before is now accomplished by God. We are thankful recipients of His grace, and He receives all the praise and the glory since we have done nothing and He has done everything. This is the principle of the Cross. It does not matter what your situation is; the Cross is sufficient. If the Cross is the power of God for your salvation, then the Cross is also the power of God for your relationships, your spiritual growth and development, your life’s purpose, your encouragement and strength,

How Do You Take Up the Cross?

and your victory over everything which hinders and distracts and comes against you. At one time in your life you learned you could not save yourself — that was the work of the Cross. Now, accept the work of the Cross and learn that just as you could not save yourself, neither can you love God, love your neighbor, forgive those who have sinned against you, cast out devils, be a bold witness for Christ, or fulfill your destiny through your own strength. Just as you once relied upon Christ to save you, so now you must rely upon Christ to live through you every day. Just as you continually rely upon Christ for salvation, so you must continually rely upon Christ for everything else. If you can admit defeat, if you can surrender yourself over to God in the area of “salvation,” then you can (and should) do the same thing in every other area of your life. Walk in Him as you received Him: by unconditionally surrendering to His will, His purpose, His power, His lordship. Embrace the Cross! The sooner the better! When we cease doing what we cannot do, then He begins to do what we cannot. This is the fruit produced by those who are truly born again. Our works are not religious works at all, they are simply the works of Him Who now lives in us. When we cease struggling and surrender to crucifixion, then He comes forth in power and glory to raise us from the dead. This is what it means to be a Christian and a disciple of Jesus.

Chip was born and raised in North Carolina and currently lives and writes in upstate New York with his wife, Karla. Connect with his blog and share your thoughts at www.ChipBrogden.com

Living H2O Heaven

Your worship opens the gates of heaven above It is a place full of gifts and My pure love For all My people on Earth and above the ground Sing to Me and open your hearts to make a sound A sound of glory and faith to the heavens will be The faith for all the weak will be shown for all to see Your future will be guided by My heaven’s angels too Ask of them what you need help to do Treasure your victories each one a blessing to share With others the victories you share keep them from the same snare Heaven is full of blessings for you to ask for There are so many you will not be able to fit them through the door Use them for the glory of My people today When your store house runs low all you need do is pray My presence will be available for all who know heaven to be A wonder that can be visible for all to see

Send in the clowns Flaco and Ze Clownettes, a clown club whose goal is to bring joy to young and old, will be entertaining the crowds and twisting up balloon animals during Family Fun Day at the Little Chapel on the Boardwalk Presbyterian Church June 20. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m. with performances following at 7 p.m.

C a rl W a t e r s

(Mal 3:10 NIV) Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. (Mat 3:17 NIV) And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” (Mat 6:9 NIV) “This, then, is how you should pray: “’Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, (Mat 7:11 NIV) If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! (Mat 16:19 NIV) I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” (Mat 18:19 NIV) “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. (Luke 11:13 NIV) If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (1 Cor 15:47 NIV) The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven.

Youth group fundraises for fellowship trip Castle Hayne Baptist Church’s PULSE Youth Group will host a Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s on New Centre Drive in Wilmington. The breakfast will take place 8-10 a.m. June 14. Proceeds will fund a fellowship trip for the group. Tickets cost $7 and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 910-616-8331.

Praise and Worship the Whole Day Through! Family Radio now offers live online radio so you can listen to your favorite worship music no matter where you are!

Tune In To Family Radio Online: www.wwilfm.com

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-256-6569 ext 100 • classifieds@luminanews.com L E G A L N O T I C ES AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 12 SP 1472 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John C. Chisolm and Gloria M. Chisolm to Netco, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of August, 2007, and recorded in Book 5225, Page 2820, and Modification in Book 5468, Page 2719, in 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, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. 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, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on June 17, 2014 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: Being all of Lot 80, Section 2, Weaver Acres Subdivision according to the map thereof recorded in Map Book 7, at Page 46, of the New Hanover County Registry. Being the same property or a portion of the same property conveyed to John C. Chisolm and wife, Gloria M. Chisolm by General Warranty Deed dated July 26, 2003 from Jimmy Faison filed on March 24, 2004 in Book 4244 at Page 604 in the New Hanover County records. Commonly known as: 133 Avant Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411 Parcel Number: R04305-004-017000 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). 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/security agreement, or both, 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 or 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. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. 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. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ writ-

ten notice to the landlord. 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. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1091016 (FC.CH) June 5 and 12, 2014

12 SP 788 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Benjamin Belmont to Trustee Services of Carolina LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated June 12, 2006 and recorded on June 14, 2006 in Book 5036 at Page 2918, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 17, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 2, Block 9, Sunset Park, as shown on that map recorded in Map Book 3 at Page 40 in the New Hanover County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 242 Central Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28401. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Heights Subdivision, Section 10A, as the same is shown on map recorded in Map Book 20 at Page 46 in the New Hanover County Registry, and being the lands described in instrument recorded in Book 1271, Pages 567 in said Registry.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Benjamin Belmont.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that 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. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 11-27443-FC01 June 5 and 12, 2014 14 SP 51 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Audrey A. Harrell to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated July 3, 2009 and recorded on July 24, 2009 in Book 5426 at Page 979, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 17, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: That real estate located in the County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, more particularly described as follows: All of Lot 339 in Monterey

Said property is commonly known as 218 Rio Vista Road, Wilmington, NC 28412. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are Audrey A. Harrell. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that 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. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 12-29191-FC02 June 5 and 12, 2014 13 SP 779 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Donna G. Clements and Robert S. Clements to Morris & Schneider, Trustee(s), which was dated October 2, 2002 and recorded on October 7, 2002 in Book 3463 at Page 386, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 17, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 5R, The Cottages at Hewletts Creek, as shown on revised map recorded in Map Book 42, Page 91 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 5921 Hunters Mill Lane, Wilmington, NC 28409. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Donna G. Clements and Robert Clements. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that 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. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 12-13912-FC01 June 5 and 12, 2014

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in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Michael L. Thompson and Yvetta A. Thompson to Lenders First Choice, Trustee(s), which was dated January 20, 2007 and recorded on February 9, 2007 in Book 5139 at Page 2796, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-19261-FC01 June 5 and 12, 2014

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 17, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 56, as the same is shown on the Map of Phase 2, Ocean Forest Lakes, which is recorded in Map Book 25 at Page 22, New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 409 Tahoe Road, Wilmington, NC 28408. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Michael L. Thompson and wife, Yvetta A. Thompson. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that 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. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee,

14 SP 184 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Patricia A. Smith to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated April 23, 2008 and recorded on April 23, 2008 in Book 5305 at Page 370, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 17, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 34, Citrus Cove Subdivision, as shown on a map duly recorded in Map Book 52 Page 105 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 933 Dunhill Lane, Wilmington, NC 28412. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Patricia A. Smith. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agree-

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L E G A L N O T I C ES ment, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 11-12343-FC02 June 5 and 12, 2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 319 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Louis J. Lalor and Mary M. Lalor aka Mary M. McCabe (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Mary M. Lalor and Louis J. Laylor) to Frances Jones, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of July, 2008, and record-

ed in Book 5331, Page 1153, in 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, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. 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, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on June 17, 2014 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: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the western line of White’s Road (60 foot right-of-way) that is South 33 degrees 15 minutes West along said line of said road 799.4 feet from its intersection with the southern line of Gordon Road (60 foot right-of-way) said intersection point being North 56 degrees 45 minutes West along the southern line of Gordon Road 873.5 feet from the run of Big Gum Branch; running from said beginning point South 33 degrees 15 minutes West along the western line of White’s Road 100.0 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 56 degrees 45 minutes West 316.5 feet to an iron pipe thence North 33 degrees 15 minutes East 100 feet to an iron pipe;

thence South 56 degrees 45 minutes East 316.5 feet to the point of beginning; the same being a portion of the tract conveyed to Lula S. Fisher by deed recorded in Book 389 at Page 261 of the New Hanover County Registry. Also being the same property conveyed to George R. Morgan and wife Mary L. Morgan by deed recorded in Book 1054 at Page 367A of said Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1701 White Road, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). 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/security agreement, or both, 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 or 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. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. 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. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee.

If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1134540 (FC.FAY) June 5 and 12, 2014

12 SP 1203 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Daniel Grover Adams, Jr., and Stacy Adams to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated March 25, 2005 and recorded on March 29, 2005 in Book 4732 at Page 801, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 24, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot Number 33 of Willow Brook Subdivision, Phase 3, as the same appears on a map of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 34 at Page 305 of the New Hanover County Public Registry Save and except any releases,

deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 7355 Bright Leaf Road, Wilmington, NC 28411. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are Daniel G. Adams and wife, Stacy Adams. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by

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L E G A L N O T I C ES 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that 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. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 10-14505-FC02 June 12 and 19, 2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

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. 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. That an Order for possession of the property may be .issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that 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.

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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that 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. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

BEING ALL of Lot Number Fourteen (14) in Block Number One Hundred Twenty-Seven (127) according to the plan of maps of Carolina Beach; prepared by J.L. Becton, Civil Engineer, and duly recorded in Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County in Map Book 2, Page 55 and redrawn in Map Book 15, Page 45 per affidavit in Book 1010, Page 408, aforesaid Registry. Said property being located at: 704 MONROE AVE., CAROLINA BEACH, NC 28428 PRESENT RECORD OWNER BEING: GEORGE EDWARD HARTWELL, III Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Should the property be purchased by a. third party, that person. 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. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid, in cash or certified check, at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such. deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid, at that time he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. 45-21.30(d) and (c). 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 or the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

This the 27th day of May, 2014. Michael W. Strickland, as Attorney for and President of ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., Substitute Trustee 210 East Russell Street, Suite 104 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 (910) 483-3300 June 12 and 19, 2014

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Martin T. Malter and Laura M. Malter to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), which was dated January 26, 2007 and recorded on January 31, 2007 in Book 5136 at Page 1289, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina.

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Michael John Ford to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated May 30, 2007 and recorded on May 30, 2007 in Book 5188 at Page 2727, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina.

NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Lucille A. Palmigiano and Anthony Palmigiano to TRSTE, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated March 29, 2005 and recorded on March 31, 2005 in Book 4738 at Page 486, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina.

14-SP 266 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made GEORGE E. HARTWELL, III AND DEBORAH HARTWELL to PHILIP E. GREER, Trustee(s), dated the 30th of APRIL, 2004 and recorded in BOOK 4302, PAGE 682, 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 2:00 P.M. ON JUNE 24th, 2014, 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:

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Cathy J. Wiggins to Keith Calder, Trustee(s), which was dated May 31, 2005 and recorded on June 6, 2005 in Book 4840 at Page 238, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 24, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: All of Lot 54 in Chestnut Heights Subdivision, as same is shown on map recorded in Record Book 258 at Page 601 in the New Hanover County Registry and being the same lands described in the deed in Book 4687 at Page 430 in said registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 325 North 23rd Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Cathy J. Wiggins. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of

title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Palma Real Estate, LLC.

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Timothy D. Joyner, Jr. a/k/a Timothy D. Joyner to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated November 14, 2006 and recorded on November 14, 2006 in Book 5104 at Page 2615, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 24, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being a unit ownership in real property under and pursuant to Chapter 47C of the NCGS and being more particularly described as unit G, Building 5, Willoughby Park Condominium, as shown on a plat entitled “Phase 3-A, Willoughby Park” as recorded in Plat Book 38 at Page 234 and further described in Condominium Plat 11 at Page 372, New Hanover County. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1604 Willoughby Park Court, Unit 7, Wilmington, NC 28412. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Donald Trent Mitchell and Puja V. Mitchell, dated November 27, 2007 and recorded on November 28, 2007 in Book No. 5255 at Page 538 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at New Hanover County Courthouse, Wilmington, North Carolina on June 20, 2014 at 11:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Wilmington, County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 558 Tanbridge Road, Wilmington, NC 28405 Tax Parcel ID: R05000-003-226000 Present Record Owners: Donald Trent Mitchell and Puja V. Mitchell The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s

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L E G A L N O T I C ES attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009.

renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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.

Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)7444444, 017360-00319 P1094651 6/12, 06/19/2014

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 13 SP 336 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Gerald L. Kloppe and Bonnie Kloppe (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Gerald Kloppe) to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of June, 2007, and recorded in Book 5200, Page 682, in 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, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. 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, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on June 24, 2014 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: BEING ALL of Lot 44, Section 4, GREEN MEADOWS Subdivision, as shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 10, Page 26, New Hanover County Registry, reference to said map being hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 202 Apollo Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). 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/security agreement, or both, 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 or 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. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. 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. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1105691 (FC.FAY) June 12 and 19, 2014 14 SP 84 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by John A. Lockert and Monica E. Lockert to Henry V. Cunningham, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated May 22, 2008 and recorded on May 28, 2008 in Book 5317 at Page 2044, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 24, 2014 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being in the County of New Hanover and State of North Carolina, and being desribed as follows: All of Lot 96 in Echo Farms Subdivision, as the same is shown on Map # 3 of the aforesaid subdivision recorded in Map Book 16 at Page 12 in the New Hanover County Registry, together with and subject to a 10-foot wide drainage easement along and adjacent to the common lot line with Lot 97 in the aforesaid subdivision for drainage from the golf course to the street right-of-way in front of the aforesaid Lots 96 and 97, and being the same lands described, or intended to be described, in a deed recorded in Book 4923 at Page 1920 in the aforesaid Registry, and having the Tax Parcel identification number R07011-004-005-000. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 4217 Appleton Way, Wilmington, NC 28412. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS

7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are John A. Lockert and wife,Monica Lockert. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that 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. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-27299-FC01 June 12 and 19, 2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE JACQULYNN B. ATKISSON a/k/a TOMMIE JACQULYNN ATKISSON, deceased of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of August, 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC, 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403. This the 15th day of May, 2014. Deedra Atkisson, Executrix ESTATE OF EDWIN S. STELMACH James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 05/22, 05/29, 06/05, 06/12/2014 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT ADMINISTRATRIX’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Nancy Sylvia Lewis Bostic 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 21st day of August 2014, 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 22nd day of May 2014. Elizabeth Jacobs, Administratrix 2723 Worth Drive Wilmington, NC 28412 05/22, 05/29, 06/05, 06/12/2014

This the 29th day of May, 2014. Luther T. Rogers III, Executor of the Estate of Luther T. Rogers Jr. June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014

Jill L. Raspet Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301 Wilmington, NC 28401 June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2014 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT

COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

BEFORE THE CLERK

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE

FILE # 14 E 000597

The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth Canady Edens 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 21st day of August 2014, 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.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Frank Kenneth Rodgers 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 11th day of September 2014, 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 22nd day of May 2014. Larry G. Edens, Executor 2 Pinewood Circle Wilmington, NC 28409 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12/2014 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, Belle Lord, having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Peter J. Lord, Deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the Decedent to exhibit same to the said Belle Lord, at the address set out below, on or before August 30, 2014, or this notice may be pleaded in bar of any payment or recovery of same. All persons indebted to said Decedent will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below. This the 29th day of May, 2014 Belle Lord EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF PETER J. LORD c/o ROBERT H. HOCHULI, JR. 219 RACINE DR., SUITE A6 WILMINGTON, NC 28403 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19/2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Jacquelyn Ann Norris, 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. Raspet, 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 2nd day of September, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 29th day of May, 2014. Julia P. White, Administratrix of the Estate of Jacquelyn Ann Norris Jill L. Raspet Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301 Wilmington, NC 28401 May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 2014 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER

Having qualified as EXECUTRIX of the Estate of HUGH M. HARDAWAY, deceased, of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby give notice to all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the said Estate to present them by giving evidence of same to the undersigned on or before the 4th day of September, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the deceased or said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This, the 5th day of June, 2014. PATRICIA HARDAWAY SUTTON, Executrix Of the Estate of HUGH M. HARDAWAY C/O PAUL A. NEWTON, ATTORNEY 107 N. 2nd Street, Suite C Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT ADMINISTRATRIX’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Emma Herrington Killebrew 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 4th day of September 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 5th day of June 2014. Deborah A. Fuston, Administratrix 407 S 52nd Street Wilmington, NC 28409 June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Joseph A. Pluta, 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. Raspet, 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 15th day of September, 2014, 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 12th day of June, 2014. Judith P. Wilson, Executrix of the Estate of Joseph A. Pluta

This is the 12th day of June 2014. William Russell Rodgers, Executor 78 Moorehead Court Hampstead, NC 28443 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3/2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of ROBERT EMMETT CURRAN, deceased of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the12th day of September, 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at: 24 Dogwood Terrace Wayne, NJ 07470 This the 12th day of June, 2014. Michael Curran, Executor of the Estate of Robert Emmett Curran 24 Dogwood Terrace Wayne, NJ 07470 Dean R. Davis, Attorney 1508 Military Cutoff Rd., Ste. 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3/2014

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Marjorie Pettit of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 28th day of August 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 29th day of May 2014. Linda Herman, Executrix 2821 Shandy Avenue Wilmington, NC 28409 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19/2014

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