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Mental health evaluation prescribed for Berger

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Mayor and legislators invite McCrory to tour sets By Cole Dittmer

By Miriah Hamrick

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New Hanover County Commissioner Brian Berger will receive a mental health evaluation before his probation violation case is considered by the courts. Assistant public defender Mercedes Pinckney, Berger’s court-appointed counsel, filed a defense motion during a June 24 court appearance requesting a forensic mental health evaluation. The prosecution did not oppose the motion, leading District Court Judge Robin Wicks Robinson to approve it and set his next court date for July 22. Berger was returned to the New Hanover n See berger Page A5

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Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo speaks during a rally to support the film industry in North Carolina on April 20, 2013. Saffo and Rep. Susi Hamilton held a press conference in Raleigh on Wednesday, June 25 asking lawmakers for an extension of the state’s current tax credit.

De-annexation legislation awaits rubber stamp By Marimar McNaughton Staff Writer

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A bill proposing the de-annexation of the Galleria property on Wrightsville Avenue has been introduced in the North Carolina Senate.

A North Carolina Senate bill sponsored by Harry Brown, R-Jones/Onslow, bundles the de-annexation of 12.2 acres of Wrightsville Beach mainland holdings with a Jacksonville, N.C., room occupancy tax bill. Brown, chairman of the Senate Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee, introduced the bill amendment June 19, two days following the voluntary annexation of the two-piece parcel June 17. Senator Bill Rabon, R-Bladen, Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender, chairman of the Revenue Laws Study Committee, introduced substitute bill SB 523 June 23 calling for the Wrightsville Beach de-annexation/Wilmington annexation. Rabon’s bill passed its second reading 113-0 June 24. The de-annexation was staged in a rapid two-part process beginning with the unanimous vote of the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen, rescinding its 2013 decision to decline a rezoning n See Galleria Page A5

Fourth of July plans finalized By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer

Public safety officials from Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County and U.S. Coast Guard met on Thursday, June 19, to finalize the unified command plan for handling the Fourth of July festivities around Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island. Wrightsville Beach Police Chief Dan House said his department would operate in four groups on Friday, July Fourth. Two of the groups will monitor illegal water taxiing around the public and private boat docks along the shores of Banks Channel, another will conduct

law enforcement from the WBPD boat, and another team will patrol the beach strand. House said last year his officers were successful in catching boaters attempting to charge for rides to Masonboro Island, beginning their patrols of the boat docks in the morning before peak boat traffic hours. That tactic will be used again this year and House said anyone caught attempting to ferry people to the island could be issued a citation and a $100 fine. One of the issues of concern this year is the early evening Masonboro Inlet tidal cycle predicted for 7:13 p.m. House said that means the tide will be sucking out to sea through the inlet during the n See Fourth Page A5

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With time growing short for the North Carolina General Assembly to include a film incentive package in the state’s fiscal year 2014-15 budget, Representative Susi Hamilton, D-Brunswick and New Hanover, and Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo called a press conference in Raleigh, Wednesday, June 25. Saffo and Hamilton called for a one-year extension of the current film incentive program to give time for the completion of an independent study by the NCGA Program Evaluation Division. The program evaluation is a non-partisan division within the general assembly that evaluates whether public services are n See film Page A5

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New Hanover County, City of Wilmington and Town of Wrightsville Beach officials have adopted budgets for the 201415 fiscal year, outlining the local governments’ approaches to tax rates, employee raises and more. While both the county and city budgets increased by 1.1 and 2.4 percent respectively from the 2013-14 fiscal year, Wrightsville Beach’s $12.4 million budget dropped 3.1 percent. The Wrightsville Beach Board of Alderman adopted the budget on June 12. The New Hanover County Commissioners approved a $327.2 million budget June 16 and the Wilmington City Council approved a $144.8 million budget June 17. The city budget included a 1 cent property tax increase, bringing the rate to 46 cents per $100 of value. The county budget maintained its tax rate of 55.4 cents per $100, but county manager Chris Coudriet told commissioners to expect a 5 cent n See Budgets Page A5

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Off-duty officer threatens suicide at Mayfaire apartment By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer

A police standoff that started around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, ended peacefully without incident almost 12 hours later. The Wilmington Police Department responded to a call about a male off-duty Wilmington Police officer living in the Reserve at Mayfaire apartment complex. In an email, WPD public information officer Linda Rawley stated family members of the off-duty officer told WPD the subject had barricaded himself in his apartment and was threatening to commit suicide. Patrols cars blocked all entrances close to the apartment and traffic was redirected

away from the vicinity. Outside the apartment officers wearing bulletproof vests, medics and negotiators were visible. Throughout the day, the WPD said officers were working on a sensitive matter in the area and that there was no immediate threat to the public. Wilmington SWAT officers, New Hanover County Sheriff deputies and New Hanover County EMS worked to resolve the situation around 11 p.m. Tuesday. The off-duty officer was taken into custody and immediately transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center for an evaluation. WPD did not release the name of the officer by press time. email cole@luminanews.com

Water Street facelift proposed, parking deck options explored By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer

Changes to the streetscape of Water Street have been the subject of lengthy discussions during recent Wilmington City Council meetings. During a June 16 meeting, council made steps to determine what the street will look like in the near future. One project coming to Water Street is the reconfiguration of the portion in front of Riverfront Park and the federal courthouse that is often used as space for events like the summer Downtown Sundown concerts. Three scenarios presented to council were to have no vertical curbs in that stretch of the street with bollards, or vertical posts, every 10 feet along the road to separate street from sidewalk; a flush curb with bollards on the riverfront side only; or maintenance of the current vertical curbs with no changes. City council gave direction to Richard King, Wilmington director of public services, to have flush curbs on both sides of the street with bollards spaced 16 feet apart along the street edges to create a pavilion setting that would be more open for events. In a Tuesday, June 24 email, King stated the total estimated cost of the project is $2.9 million with additional work needed for the street’s substructure. King’s department has to submit a construction contract to council for approval in December 2014 and he stated the expected start date would be January 2015. However, King stated the start date would depend on when the U.S. Coast Guard completes its rehabilitation of the riverfront bulkhead in that area. Just north of the Riverfront Park area, the future of the Water Street Parking Deck could also be decided with the submission of a request for proposals to potential private developers coming soon. The University of North Carolina School of Government’s Development Finance Initiative group has recommended a public private partnership for the redevelopment of the space with the city owning the estimated 600-650 parking spaces. The city would retain ownership of the land and the parking deck, and pay for the new deck and other site infrastructure improvements that the developer would build. The developer would have to provide the capital necessary to build the private multi-use space. Building a new parking deck with no multi-use space or allowing the developer to own the land and parking deck notwithstanding, DFI’s recommended option is projected to save the city approximately $10 million in net cash outflow after 30 years. In addition to the 600-650 parking spaces, the other assumptions of the redevelopment plan approved by city council in May include 175-225 residential units partially wrapping the parking deck, 18,000-22,000 gross square feet of retail space at street level and some form of public space in connection with nearby Bijou Park. Tuesday, June 24, city public information officer Malissa Talbert said the request for proposals for the redevelopment of the site is not yet complete but the city expects to receive it in early July.

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Officers and a medic from the Wilmington Police Department stand outside The Reserve at Mayfaire apartment building where an off-duty officer barricaded himself in a room and threatened suicide Tuesday, June 24. After a nearly 12-hour standoff the man was taken into custody.

Duke Energy weighs in on coal ash legislation, lawsuit By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

Prompted by recent buzz surrounding coal ash cleanup, Duke Energy hosted a June 23 informational public meeting at the Coastline Conference and Event Center. “We want [people] to know, No. 1, that we are a good neighbor, that we are committed to managing the plant and our coal ash responsibly,” said Duke Energy spokesperson Jeff Brooks. Duke officials are considering three closure techniques: excavating coal ash stored in ponds on site and moving it to lined landfills, reusing it beneficially in construction projects, and capping ash on site for longterm storage. Brooks noted that 160,000 tons of coal ash from the Sutton Plant was used as structural fill in construction of the Wilmington Bypass. A closure technique will likely be dictated in coal ash cleanup legislation expected to emerge before the state legislature adjourns. A handful of bills have been introduced but none have passed both chambers.

Brooks pegged Senate Bill 729, sponsored by Sen. Tom Apodaca and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger, as particularly difficult to implement. The bill, introduced on June 17, builds on the governor’s coal ash plan by establishing a timeline for closure of all 33 coal ash ponds in the state by 2029. “The legislation has very aggressive timelines. It’s going to require that all of our coal ash basins be closed in 15 years. We have identified that closure could take up to 30 years at some of our plants, so that’s going to create some significant challenges for the company,” Brooks said. One of the main challenges with that plan would be handling ash generated at Duke plants still powered by coal. Brooks said the legislation currently suggests those plants would have to keep ash dry and store it in landfills, which could cost as much as $2 billion. Environmental advocates criticized the Senate bill for not requiring all coal ash to be moved away from waterways and into lined landfills. Under the bill, coal ash at low-risk facilities could be capped and stored on site.

The Senate bill passed a June 24 second reading 45-0. It underwent a third reading on June 25 before advancing to the House. Brooks also weighed in on a lawsuit filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center on behalf of local conservation groups. The groups assert that pollution at Sutton Lake violates the Clean Water Act since the lake is maintained as a public fishery by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. The lake was formed in 1972 as a source of water to cool the plant’s boilers. Brooks said Duke continues to manage the lake as a cooling pond. “Sutton Lake is by design a cooling pond for the plant. It’s not a public water. We certainly allow fishing on it … and those that enjoy fishing find it to be a great site to do that. But its primary purpose is a cooling pond. As we go forward, we still contend that it should be treated as such,” Brooks said. Brooks said that while there are elevated levels of heavy metals like selenium in the lake’s waters, the levels fall within state water standards. email miriah@luminanews.com

One succombs, one cited in beach incidents By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer

Volunteers with the IndoJax Surf School quickly began CPR on a man they thought was swimming in knee-deep water in front of the Surf Club on Wrightsville Beach around 5:45 p.m., Thursday, June 19. IndoJax owner Jack Viorel said his team of surf school instructors was out in the water past the breakers and noticed the man after Viorel’s son caught a wave to shore. “He surfed a wave all the way in and when I swam in to get him that is when I saw something in the water. I didn’t know what it was so I got my son up on the board thinking it could be a shark,” Viorel said. “It was

really close to shore … and then it surfaced and I could see it was a person but it still looked like he was swimming so for maybe another five seconds we watched him.” After realizing the man showed no signs of life, Viorel called another instructor over to help drag the man out of the water and they began performing CPR. Viorel said it appeared the man, later identified as Steve Ruppenthal, 49, had been floating in the water for several minutes before Viorel got to him because his skin had a bluish hue. The incident happened after Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue lifeguards had left their stands for the day and Viorel

asked someone to call 911. Within minutes, Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue arrived on scene and took over treatment of the man. With no visible injuries and minimal surf, ocean rescue director Dave Baker said he suspected the man had a cardiac incident that caused him to lie face down in the ocean for so long. The man was transported off the beach with a pulse and Baker said he had a higher oxygen count when they arrived at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. However, on Friday, June 20, Ruppenthal died from complications caused by his prolonged submersion underwater. Ruppenthal, a resident of Arlington, Va., and Charlotte

native, was once in a small indie rock band from Chapel Hill named The Popes from the 1980s to 1991. Ruppenthal was with his family in Wrightsville Beach but family members declined to comment on the incident.

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Another man was found unconscious on the beach strand south of Johnnie Mercer’s Pier around 8:30 a.m., Friday, June 20. Wrightsville Beach Police and WBOR responded to find an 18-year-old white male passed out face down in the sand. After he regained consciousness, WBPD suspected underage drinking and the man had passed out on the beach strand from the night before. email cole@luminanews.com

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Partnership promotes green building alliance growth By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

A partnership underway between the Cape Fear Green Building Alliance and the North Carolina chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council could expand resources and programming for sustainable building in Wilmington. Eric Allen, chair of the alliance’s board of directors, said council members initiated the process about a year ago. At that time, the green building council had three regional chapters in Raleigh, Charlotte and the Greensboro region that were

working toward consolidating into one state chapter. Steven Thomas, who is involved in both organizations, said the council became interested in reaching new areas after the state chapter was formed. “We have exactly the same mission, or almost identical. So if we’re both trying to do the same thing and the state chapter now has the ability to help other areas out … then why not work together?” Thomas said in a June 20 interview. While the merger will benefit the alliance by offering financial support and other resources, Allen said the council plans to tap into

the alliance’s success to reach residential and small business arenas. “They see it as a win-win. They can pull from our leadership in the residential area and maybe use some of those resources in Charlotte and Raleigh and the Triad area,” Allen said during a June 21 phone interview. Thomas confirmed that two groups share similar goals and sees partnership as an opportunity for both groups to better achieve those goals by combining their strengths. “USGBC nationally wants to help homebuilders do what they do best but do it more energy efficiently. We don’t do that

very well in North Carolina right now. These guys have got that in spades,” Thomas said. The alliance invited members to voice concerns during a June 20 meeting but no concerns were shared. Allen said some members have sent supportive emails about the merger. The state chapter’s board of directors met on June 19, and Thomas said it is ready to extend provisional branch status as soon as the alliance requests it. The board plans to officially vote at its next meeting. Allen said the group chose to ease into the transition by pursuing provisional branch status.

Sail-by in Banks Channel

“It’s a moving target as far as what the relationship’s going to look like. We set it up so we can become a provisional member and still negotiate through what we look like, how we want to be integrated but keep our identity,” Allen said. While maintaining the group’s roots is a priority, Allen said he is excited to be able to offer new

services like LEED certification training classes, tentatively planned for this fall. He said the classes typically cost hundreds of dollars, but bringing in a free state-certified trainer through the green building council will enable the group to offer classes at much lower rates. email miriah@luminanews.com

Weekend Police Report June 20 Arrests • Delaney Lange was arrested for shoplifting. • Megan Handy was arrested for shoplifting.

Citations • Johnathon Carlson was issued a citation for underage consumption. • Bryan Donaldson was issued a citation for aiding and abetting underage consumption. • Sarah Norris was issued a citation for underage consumption. • Marlie Baker was issued a citation for underage consumption. • Sierra Gagnon was issued a citation for underage consumption. • Keith Quentin Hayes III was issued a citation for underage consumption. • Patrick J. Goncalez was issued a citation for red light violation.

Warning Tickets • Madisyn Gibbons was issued a warning ticket for speeding.

Civil Penalties • Zachary Porfiris was issued a civil penalty for human waste. • Brett Moody was issued a civil penalty for human waste.

Reports • Underage consumption was reported. • Shoplifting was reported at Redix. • Larceny of a surfboard was reported. • Larceny of a commercial parking pass was reported at Johnnie Mercer’s Pier. • Indecent exposure was reported. • Larceny of a cell phone was reported.

Friends and family of Chris Stone throw flowers into the water during the sail-by memorial for Stone Saturday, June 21 in Banks Channel. ~ Emmy Errante

June 21 Arrests

Masonboro group monitors July Fourth crowds, species of concern By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Hope Sutton, North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve southern sites manager, said her organization and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s deputies stationed on Masonboro Island are planning to operate similarly to the way they did last year. With this year’s holiday falling on a Friday, Sutton said sheriff’s deputies will be stationed on the island throughout the weekend to focus on maintaining public safety and ensuring the lawful and responsible consumption of alcohol. The uninhabited island is home to many species of concern for Sutton and her team who track their activity. During the Masonboro Island Local Advisory Committee meeting Wednesday, June 18, Sutton said there is a part-time technician monitoring the shorebird nesting on the island. Oystercatchers are the biggest priority for the organization and Sutton

said so far 33 pairs of oystercatchers have been spotted that have produced 15 nests with seven of those nests successfully hatching and five still incubating. One pair of oystercatcher chicks reached the 30-day-old mark and Sutton said they have been banded for tracking. During the course of two days in May the organization and the 62 volunteers that participated in the 2014 Terrapin Tally counted 144 diamondback terrapins, Sutton said. There has not been much in terms of research on the diamondback terrapin population around Masonboro Island and Sutton said the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries would use the data gathered during the tally. Sutton added the wildlife resource commission would also like to expand the program for implementation across the state. The sea turtle nesting season has been the slowest among the species of concern with only one nest and five false crawls along the island. One of the successful spring

education programs at Masonboro was the Island Explorers Program sponsored by the nonprofit Masonboro.org. Sutton said the program reached seven teachers and 141 fifth graders at Sunset Park and Gregory elementary schools. Due to the program’s success, Sutton said the organization is already working with Masonboro.org to take fifth-grade classes from two other area schools this fall. “The teachers loved the trip and they thought it aligned well with the Common Core standards,” Sutton said. “They loved the activities, the amount of time was good … and the kids had fun but they obviously learned things as well.” Committee member Neil Andrew said he is working with his rotary club to provide supplemental grant funding for the Island Explorers Program as well. “With a program that has this many positives it is just a matter of finding the right players that are willing to step up and support it,” Sutton said. email cole@luminanews.com

BEACH BLOTTER Repeat offenders

A man and woman were arrested by the Wrightsville Beach Police Department around 3:45 p.m. Saturday, June 21, for mutual domestic assault. Since May 2009, WBPD has responded to 50-year-old Melanie Moore and 42-year-old Simon Huffman’s Greensboro Street residence 47 times for various complaints by neighbors and their landlord. WBPD Chief Dan House said both individuals have a long history of alcoholism and domestic abuse toward each other. This was the fifth time Moore has been arrested in the last two years and the tenth time for Huffman in 15 years.

Bridge jumping Around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 22-year-old Ashley Wybersky and 27-year-old Everardo Morales were caught jumping from the

Causeway Drive Bridge over Banks Channel. A New Hanover County Sheriff’s deputy saw the two jump from the bridge and swim toward Wynn Plaza where he issued them citations for the offense.

Minors attempt theft at Redix Two white female minors were caught in the act of allegedly attempting to steal around $1,500 worth of merchandise from Redix around 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 20. Redix employees spotted the girls in the store with a blue and green bag full of merchandise. Once confronted, employees took the girls into the Redix office and phoned WBPD. When officers arrived, the girls first denied any attempted shoplifting but then stated it was a dare made by schoolmates. The two minors were charged with misdemeanor shoplifting.

• Simon Huffman was arrested for domestic assault. • Melanie Moore was arrested for domestic assault.

Citations • Dallas Linwood Perdue Jr. was issued a citation for failure to maintain lane. • Christopher D. Sutton was issued a citation for simple possession. • Ashley J. Wybersky was issued a citation for jumping from a bridge. • Everardo Morales was issued a citation for jumping from a bridge.

Warning Tickets • Darren Thomas Meunier was issued a warning ticket for stop sign violation.

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

June 22 Civil Penalties • Two civil penalties were issued for open container and glass on the beach.

Reports • Found property was reported.

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Editorial/Opinion My thoughts B y P a t B ra d f o r d

When is a law not a law? And who must obey the law? Even some flag-waving Americans have a propensity to skirt along the edge of some laws, while crying, “heinous!” at those who break other laws. Take traffic laws for instance; those are meant to be broken, isn’t that right? If you don’t get caught, it is OK to break those laws, yes? When is it OK to speed, run a red light, not stop at a stop sign, drive and drink, or to fly past a stopped school bus? As vehicle traffic congestion exponentially grows in greater Wilmington, adherence to all traffic laws becomes imperative. For instance, when a pedestrian is in a legal crosswalk, do you know who has the right of way, the pedestrian or a moving vehicle? Ask Nancy Gonzales that question. Nancy was struck by a pickup truck in broad daylight at the Banks Channel bridge crosswalk at South Lumina Avenue on June 16. Nancy had parked at Wynn Plaza to take, what for her was, a customary walk around the heavily pedestrian-trafficked Wrightsville Loop. Knocked to the pavement, she has a great deal of pain, facial fractures, bruised legs, knees, arms and hands at a minimum. Nancy will only fully know the extent of her injuries as the months pass. Injuries sustained from getting hit by a moving truck can take many weeks to appear, as any good personal injury attorney will tell you. She is still not back to work at her job in the beach town’s parking office. Nancy said this week, “I am so blessed and fortunate to be alive.” The fact that the driver was allegedly under the influence of “something” doesn’t help the sad situation. Pedestrians in a marked crosswalk have the right of way; humans take precedence over 2 to 3 tons of moving metal and molded plastic. Drivers fly through pedestrian crosswalks in the downtown beach area paying no attention to those attempting to cross the street. It was inevitable someone would be struck. Until heed is paid, drivers slow down in their haste to get wherever they are going, more calamities like this are bound to happen. Walking the Loop one morning this week, I witnessed a fire department emergency vehicle coming toward me with siren and lights activated, a Wrightsville police vehicle not far behind it. As they flew past me, the street had little to no other traffic. Minutes later, a New Hanover rescue unit, siren and lights activated, appeared in the distance, but in the intervening minutes the roadway had filled up with moderate traffic. As the rescue unit came closer and closer,

I was appalled to see that the cars and trucks on the roadway did not either know or feel the urge to move out of the way for the emergency vehicle, causing it to swerve in and out of the cars, trucks, even a car towing a boat trailer, horn blaring the entire time. It was an unnerving spectacle. Emergency vehicles always have the right of way under North Carolina traffic laws. Drivers are required to move to the curb at the righthand side of the road and come to a complete stop, remaining there until after the vehicle has passed. How hard is that, pull over as far right as possible and completely stop? Unless there is a four-lane limited access highway with a median divider, this applies to traffic in both directions. It is not optional. Failing to comply can bring fines and points on a driver’s license. Failing to do this can also cost valuable response time for the person or people in crises the emergency vehicle is racing to reach. Failing to pull over has also caused the emergency responder to tragically wreck the emergency vehicle. All totally avoidable. My son is a captain in a county fire department that also responds to I-95 emergencies near the Florida/ Georgia border. At one point in his career he literally drove the truck, so, as a mother, regardless of how well-trained and how masterfully he drives at high speeds, I retained a vested interest in his maximum safety as he accomplished his missions. Then too, when I see an emergency vehicle speeding away from an accident, forced to swerve in and out of unyielding traffic, or delayed, I often think, what if I were the one injured in the back of that vehicle swaying to and fro, siren and horn blaring? So the question is, who is exempt from the law? Just important people with the newest vehicles? Who decides? And law enforcement officers, those with a badge and a gun, are they exempt from the laws? And is it only the big laws that have to be adhered to, or is it all of them? Is it OK to break a law when no one is looking, no one knows? In the manual for living, Solomon, the wisest man ever to live, tells us that it is, “The little foxes that spoil the vine.” Ultimately we all will be held accountable for the things we do and don’t do, even when no one is watching or we thought it was no big deal. But in the meantime, when behind the wheel of a car or truck (or boat), slow down, be courteous and obey the laws, all of them; the big and little ones, please.

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2014-15 Budget Recommendation Expenditures

2014-15 Budget Recommendation Expenditures Information Technology 2.5%

Economic and Physical Development .4% Transfers .7%

Education 27.7%

Human Services 20.2%

Public Safety 17.8%

PC & Technology Support 1% Public Safety 30%

Cultural and Recreational 4.1% Debt Service 5.9%

General Government Debt Service 9% 18%

Education Debt 12%

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bump in the 2015-16 budget to accommodate growing debt service and a shrinking tax base. The Wrightsville Beach budget maintained the 13.3 cents per $100 tax rate. Town manager Tim Owens, who heads the budget planning process, said a rate increase was not discussed despite high expenditure needs. “There was really no need to do that. We might have to dip into our reserves, depending on how the year goes. We’ve got $175,000 loaded in the budget from our savings account,” Owens said.

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delivered in an effective and efficient manner and in accordance with the law. Saffo said he supported the study completed by North Carolina State University professor Robert Handfield, which concluded the state receives a $9.11 return on every $1 of film incentive credits issued, adding the chance for a non-partisan study would set the record straight. “Some people didn’t agree with [Handfield’s study] but it would at least give us the opportunity

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Wrightsville’s tax rate last increased in the 2012-13 fiscal year budget. It was previously 9.9 cents per $100 of value. The Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act, which establishes rules for the municipal budget planning process in North Carolina, dictates that all municipal budgets must be balanced. In response to requested needs from department heads overshadowing revenue projections by $1.2 million, Owens and the board cut line items and raised other fees: parking rates raised from $2 to $2.50 per hour, parks and recreation fees and yard waste pick-up fees increased. Parking fees bring the second

largest chunk of revenue to the town’s general fund with $2.45 million in anticipated revenue for the 2014-15 fiscal year. Without parking fees, the tax rate would have to jump to 23 cents per $100 to keep the budget balanced. A larger portion of the town’s total budget is set aside for public safety at 45.4 percent compared to the 30 percent of the city’s total expenditures and 17.8 percent of the county’s total expenditures. Owens said the town has a greater demand for public safety than other towns of its size due to the summertime population swell. “Our costs for service are a lot

more intense than a population of 2,500 full-time residents because of the amount of visitors we have and the activity surrounding them,” Owens said. Within the $4.66 million allocated for public safety, the Wrightsville Beach Police Department receives $2.72 million, the fire department receives $1.58 million and $346,813 was set aside for ocean rescue. The fire department received an additional $11,225 for emergency preparedness. Both the city and county budgets pledged funds to bring employee salaries to ranges competitive with the market level. The county set aside $825,000

to evaluate this industry,” Saffo said. “The incentive game, whether you like it or not … if we are not in it we are not going to recruit business and industry to our state.” Representative Ted Davis Jr., R-New Hanover, who has introduced a bill that would continue the current film incentives for one year and call for the non-partisan study, said the problem many of his fellow Republicans had with Handfield’s study was that it was funded by the Motion Picture Association of America. “It is not that the study was false, but any time one side pays for something the other side will

point to that,” Davis said. “We need to have an independent study that isn’t paid by one side or the other so that no one can attack it for that reason.” Representative Hamilton said another full year of film incentives would be required to accurately complete the study. When it comes time for the final 2014-15 state budget to be finalized, Davis said he was confident film incentives would be included. “I am very confident something is going to be done, I honestly don’t believe in my heart of hearts that this General Assembly is going to let the film

incentives die,” Davis said. “I may be chasing windmills and Don Quixote but I am an optimist and I have been fighting this thing too long to take a negative view of it.” In addition to touting Davis’ bill and the current film incentive program, Hamilton and Saffo also used the time to invite North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory to tour the sets of Fox’s “Sleepy Hollow,” CBS’s “Under the Dome,” Cinemax’s “Banshee” and ABC’s “Secrets and Lies,” all of which are currently in production in Wilmington. email cole@luminanews.com

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request by attorney Michael Lee representing State Street LLC, now owners of the former Galleria Shopping Center property at 6800 Wrightsville Ave. The June 17 vote following a public hearing was the single agenda item during a continuation of the Wrightsville Beach board’s June 12 regularly scheduled meeting. Also on June 17, Wilmington City Council voted to accept the voluntary de-annexation. The swap comes at a cost of nearly $800,000 to be paid by Wilmington to the Town of Wrightsville Beach during a 29-year period. The first $7,224 installment is due on July 15, 2015, followed by three more consecutive annual payments of the same amount. Beginning in 2019, year five of the agreement, Wilmington will begin annual payments of $30,000 each.

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late afternoon hours when people without a boat on Masonboro Island often attempt to swim back to Wrightsville Beach. To deter people from attempting to swim across the inlet, House said WBPD and Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue would park their vehicles at the south end and deploy their lights around 3 p.m. New Hanover County Sheriff’s deputies are scheduled to set foot on Masonboro Island around 8 a.m. on the Fourth of July to begin their

Governing Body 5.4% Parking 5.7%

Public Safety 45.4%

Public Works 26.1%

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Fleet Management Operations 4%

Public Works 29%

General Government Departments 11.2%

Tax rate: 54.4 cents per $100

Economic & Physical Development 4%

Staff photo by Allison Potter

State Street Galleria LLC has purchased multiple parcels on Airlie Road across from Airlie Gardens.

Passage of the legislation paves the way for State Street Galleria LLC’s proposed high density residential retail complex. The acquisition of an additional

11-12 contiguous acres bracketed by Wrightsville Avenue and Airlie Road doubles the developer’s real estate leverage to proceed with plans for the

rezoning of the commercial and residential properties to mixed use.

patrols, and establish a processing and first aid station on the island, which will be located just south of first cove. While the deputies patrol the island on foot throughout the day, another team of deputies will patrol the island from the water as well. There will be nine vessels located either on the south end of Wrightsville Beach, U.S. Coast Guard Station Wrightsville Beach or the north end of Masonboro Island. To address the growing number of people who spend July Fourth in Masons Inlet, there will also be

three boats dedicated to patrolling the north end area. House said New Hanover County Emergency Medical Service would not station a unit on Masonboro Island but would be stationed on Wrightsville Beach and at the Bradley Creek Marina extraction point. Any injuries needing emergency treatment that occur on Masonboro Island will be taken to Bradley Creek Marina for a quicker route of transportation to New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The group also agreed any critical injuries could be stabilized at

the coast guard station prior to transportation to the hospital. Like the 2013 Fourth of July plan, the coast guard station will once again serve as the operations command center with representatives from all participating public safety and law enforcement organizations stationed there. With the current weather forecast on July Fourth calling for 40 percent chance of rain, House said the only thing that would have to change about the plan is if rain pushes the larger crowds deeper into the weekend.

Fleet Maintenance 2.6%

General Administration 6%

Parks & Recreation Programs and Maintenance 6%

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Tax rate: 13.3 cents per $100

$12,423,093

to boost 411 salaries while the city implemented step two in a multi-year strategy to boost salaries that have been frozen since the recession. City and county raises will be effective when the 2014-15 fiscal year begins on July 1. Owens said the board will consider a merit increase for all town employees in December. “We had a 2 percent merit raise loaded in the budget for

all full-time employees. We’re going to take a look at that midyear to see how our revenues are going and our expenditures are going,” Owens said, adding that typically the town spends less than it anticipates. “Hopefully we’ll be conservative on our revenue estimates and not spend all our line items. That’s what typically happens,” he said.

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him and stressed about his inability to find a landlord willing to rent an apartment to him. When Berger was taken into custody at the house June 10, he was found in possession of a marijuana pipe and a small arsenal of weapons including a switchblade, sword, crossbow, 37-mm grenade launcher, pistols, air guns and rifles with high-capacity magazines. The weapons belong to LaNasa, who said he did not give Berger permission to access them. He added that no rounds seemed to be fired from any of his guns. Berger faces a drug paraphernalia charge in Avery County for possession of the pipe, while possession of the weapons constituted another probation violation. LaNasa could press additional charges against Berger for breaking and entering. He stressed his belief that Berger needs treatment instead of jail time. “I personally feel that Brian Berger doesn’t need incarceration. He needs mental help. … Going to jail is not going to help [him],” LaNasa said. He said Berger has never seemed violent or dangerous, adding when Berger called him from the Avery County jail to apologize, Berger admitted he might need help. A discrimination complaint filed by Berger’s attorney following a May 2013 effort by fellow New Hanover County Commissioners to remove Berger from the board claimed that Berger has been diagnosed with autism. Berger was not removed from the board. His four-year term ends in November. “New Hanover County will move on but the bottom line is, Brian Berger isn’t going away and he needs the help he should get,” LaNasa said.

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County jail. Berger faces seven probation violations including absconding from supervision, or leaving town without notifying a probation officer. In most cases in which an individual absconds, the result is revoked probation and jail time. He will face a minimum of 120 days in jail if his probation is revoked. Berger was sentenced to one year of probation during a February 2014 hearing in which he pled guilty to driving while impaired and possession of a schedule II controlled substance. At a scheduled drug screening on May 21, Berger declined to submit to the screening, admitting he had smoked marijuana prior to the appointment. He then left his last known residence, room 201 at Wilmington’s Jameson Inn. Those events, coupled with other violations including failure to complete community service requirements and charges of driving while his license was revoked in Johnston County, led to a June 9 warrant for his arrest — issued the same day a Beech Mountain police officer was dispatched to investigate a gunshot fired at a rental house in the mountaintop ski town where Berger was staying. The house is leased to Justin LaNasa, most recently a Republican candidate for state Senate in the 2014 primary election. LaNasa said he knew Berger from the local political scene and offered to let him stay at his cabin to relax and fish. “I just thought the guy needed a break,” LaNasa said during a June 12 phone interview, adding that Berger seemed burdened with the media’s perception of

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In celebration of the summer solstice, what is your favorite thing about summer?

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“I love coming to the easygoing life“I like summer’s energy. Everyone is style of Wrightsville in the summer. It’s happy. The days are long and the water a nice change of pace.” is warm.”

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Embers to play flotilla party By Cole Dittmer

Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church (WBBC) hosted its third annual Beach Blast June 23-25 from 12:30–4 p.m. The days included surfing, boogie boarding, beach games and Christ-centered teaching. This outreach event took place at Public Beach Access No. 3. The fourth annual Gimme the Rock event will take place Aug. 4-8, 9 a.m. to noon. Geared for kids in grades third through ninth, the day will include basketball instruction and gospel-centered teaching in the church parking lot. Register online at wrightsvillebeachbaptist.org or call 910-256-3682.

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Wilmington, N.C.

At its Monday, June 23 meeting, the North Carolina Holiday Flotilla committee discussed the amount of attention the pre-flotilla Friday night party will receive this year with newly reformed The Embers featuring Craig Woolard band performing that night. Woolard, who was a member of the beach music band The Embers for 27 years, recently rejoined the band and committee member Linda Brown said she has already received numerous inquiries about tickets for the evening. With a larger act performing at the Friday night party, the committee expressed interest in increasing the ticket price for the party from $25 and offering a slightly discounted ticket price for purchasing tickets ahead of time. With consent from the committee, chairman Pres Davenport said he would research the ticket prices for the band’s other concerts to see how the $25 price compares. Although the entertainment for the Friday night party is secured, the committee is still searching for a main grand prize sponsor for the flotilla. In his discussions with multiple larger businesses and corporations, Davenport said he has been told by several of those entities they would not contribute a large amount of money to the event itself but would consider doing so if the flotilla benefitted a charitable cause like education funding.

“The feedback I have been getting is people love the event but they are not going to write us a big check to throw a community party,” Davenport said. “It has to tie back into some kind of underlying mission of the company and things like education can tie back into employee and community growth.” In that scenario a corporate sponsor could donate to flotilla with a portion of the donation going to a charity or cause. Brown said it would be a big change for flotilla and she would first like to find out if it would cause any problems with the funding the event receives from Room Occupancy Tax funds from New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority through the town of Wrightsville Beach. “We were told several years in a row that we needed to be careful with [the ROT funding],” Brown said. “The thought was if we have enough money to give it, why should the [New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority] give us any.” The committee members agreed they should find out if the proposed sponsorship scenario would affect ROT funding before moving forward in exploring the option. In her report at the end of the meeting Brown said last year’s Best in Show winners, the Semmels, sold the grand prize, a 17-foot Carolina Skiff, to make a large donation to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Surf City. email cole@luminanews.com

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker will celebrate the 50 th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act in Wilmington. Walker is one of many civil rights figures who will be recognized for her work during the July 2 Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Legacy Awards Luncheon. The luncheon is one of the first events in the Celebrating the Dream program, organized by Navassa-based nonprofit Countywide Community Development Corporation. Program director Juanita Harper said Walker requested beachfront accommodations and will be staying in Wrightsville Beach. Faye Jacobs, a member of the committee that planned the series, said the committee read Walker’s work and wanted the community to know how activism inspired her writing. Walker will receive the Fannie Lou Hamer Blessing

for her civil rights work, efforts inspired in part by a meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while she was a student at Spelman College. Rev. Dr. Corey Tindall Vivian, a civil rights activist who worked

“Some of our young folks see this movement as a fairy tale, as a story. But this is real life.” closely with Dr. King, will also be honored at the luncheon in addition to individuals from New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, Bladen and Columbus counties who have contributed to the civil rights movement. The Black & White Opening Gala at Cameron Arts Museum will kick off the series on June 28 with the opening of nationally recognized artist Willie Cole’s “School Pride: The Eastern N.C.

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Story.” Cole’s exhibit explores the legacy of school and community pride through the lens of 16 segregated schools during the 1960s. Gala attendees will be able to meet the artist, whose father is a Navassa native. Other events include a day of joint community services on June 27, plus a socio-economic summit and a July 1 civil and human rights summit. Celebrating the Dream is a five-year program that launched in 2014. Harper said the program is focused on encouraging the next generation to dream big and achieve. “It’s about building sustainable communities, leaving legacies for young people to embrace … and using the arts and history to get them to understand how to build bigger dreams and work on innovative ideas, even though it might sometimes be difficult,” Harper said. Jacobs said she hopes the events will help young people connect to the civil rights movement as a real event, not just a story told in the pages of history books. “Some of our young folks see this movement as a fairy tale, as a story. But this is real life,” she said. The awards luncheon will take place at the Wilmington Convention Center at noon. Tickets cost $65. email miriah@luminanews.com

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Lifestyles Bringing the Beach Together

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By D.J. Bernard and William McKenna, Contributing Writers

hen it comes to tomato varieties, Richard Thomas, proprietor of Thomas Produce Farm in Burgaw, N.C., emphasizes tomatoes that have resistance to locally prevalent diseases. “Spotted wilt flower is the most difficult problem to deal with in the Southeast,” Thomas said. “You need plants that are resistant to that, like Primo Red,” an extra-large beefsteak with good flavor. The 63-year-old Thomas knows what he’s talking about. “I’ve been growing tomatoes my whole life,” he said. Thomas’ parents started his family’s farm in 1954. He said you can grow Primo Red early and it remains crack-free throughout the summer. Another good, all-purpose tomato is Amelia, a disease-resistant hybrid that’s widely available as seedlings in garden stores.

“Stick it in the ground and it will be a good producer,” Thomas said. In order to stagger crops and receive an all-summer harvest, a tomato that may be planted in late summer is also a necessity. Thomas suggested Mountain Majesty, Red Mountain or Fletcher, which are large, red and virus-resistant. All of these round varieties are the kind of tomatoes that are likely to produce bumper crops in the Southeast. Canning is a great way to deal with an abundance of these flavorful tomatoes, but a simpler alternative is to make raw tomato coulis. Tomato coulis is somewhere between a salsa and a sauce, and makes a terrific pizza or fresh pasta sauce. Coarsely chop tomatoes, sprinkle them with a little salt and put them in a strainer on top of a bowl. Let the juices drain for 30-60 minutes. Save the tomato water for use in risottos or other recipes that call for tomato flavors.

Staff photos by Cole Dittmer

Above and top: Like a beefsteak tomato, Primo Reds are a large variety that Richard Thomas harvests frequently and sells daily at Thomas Produce Farm in Burgaw. Top right: Succulent Mountain Magic tomatoes ripen on the vine. Right: Second generation tomato farmer Richard Thomas stands among a crop of Primo Red tomatoes in one of his fields.

Combine the tomato pulp with a little olive oil, chopped garlic and fresh herbs. For traditional cooked Italian pasta sauce, plum tomatoes are the best to grow because they have fewer seeds and juice than round tomatoes. Thomas recommended choosing the Heritage roma plum tomato because it is completely resistant to spotted wilt flower virus. Heirloom tomatoes are all the rage, but they can be tricky to grow. Thomas said German Johnson and Homesteads can work in the Southeast. They’re delicious but delicate, so save them for eating raw. They’re great paired with sliced mozzarella in a Caprese salad. Any recipe that features raw tomatoes in their essence is perfect for heirlooms. Make a simple sandwich of sliced tomato and hard-boiled egg with a little mayo. But of course, nothing beats the classic BLT. A beautiful, ripe, sun-warmed tomato, plucked from a vine and eaten on the spot is the perfect recipe and all the reward a gardener could hope for.

What’s coming down the pipeline this weekend?

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Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers Cameron Art Museum Sunday, June 29, 1:30-4 p.m.

Todd Glass Dead Crow Comedy Room Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

“Tammy” Premiere Party The Terraces at Sir Tyler Wednesday, July 2, 6 p.m.

Cameron Art Museum is hosting a free instructional class on how to sing a colonial form of a capella from a songbook called “The Sacred Harp.” No previous experience is necessary. For more information, visit www.cameronartmuseum.org

Todd Glass of Comedy Central and Last Comic Standing will perform at the Dead Crow Comedy Room. National comedian Sara Schaefer will perform the opening act. For more information, visit www.deadcrowcomedy.com

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Bow Wow Luau victorious night for the animals By Samantha Santana Intern

Bella was the center of attention during Saturday’s luau. Wearing a lavender lei and a grass skirt, she caused many heads to turn; people just wanted to take her home. As guests greeted her, Bella’s tail wagged. Bella was one of several dogs present during the sixth annual Bow Wow Luau & The Cat’s Meow FUN-Raiser that was held at Banks Channel Pub & Grille, Wrightsville Beach, Saturday, June 21. “The Bow Wow Luau & The Cat’s Meow is a celebration of life,” said event founder Trish Arnold during a speech. “It’s a celebration of animals that have found their forever homes, it’s a celebration of animals currently awaiting

their new homes, and animals who are going to receive help.” The event began at 7 p.m. As guests arrived, the island sound of steel drums pinged in the background. Inside the restaurant, volunteers and waiters weaved around crowds, holding silver trays of tropical hors d’oeuvre like fresh strawberries and pineapple. In the dining area, many of the guests were animal advocates. “I adopted a cat at this event last year,” Donna Millis said as she sat waiting for her dinner. “We’re huge animal lovers.” Sitting next to Millis was Katy Monaghan, who said it was important to help dogs and cats due to their inability to do it on their own. “A healthy dog or cat is euthanized across the country every five seconds,” Arnold said later during

Staff photo by Emmy Errante

Guests greet Kermit, a Doberman-mix with severe hip dysplasia at the 2014 Bow Wow Luau & Cat’s Meow on Saturday, June 21 at Banks Channel Pub and Grille.

her speech. “Those numbers are heartbreaking.” The event featured silent and live auctions, the proceeds from which benefited Adopt An Angel and Paws Place, two local animal rescue foundations. After hearing about the event through Facebook, Nicole Korman and Alleia Kelly traveled from Jacksonville, N.C., to attend. “We try to donate money to animal rescues,” said Korman as she glanced at the auction items. “If we have money to spend, why not just donate it?” This year, the event was able to surpass its $10,000 goal. “We actually raised $10,313 and counting,” Arnold said. “We met and succeeded our goal. So next year, it’s going to be a bigger goal.” Since the founding of the event six years ago, Bow Wow Luau has raised more than $41,500 for the animals in the community, Arnold said. This year, the proceeds will be split 50/50 between Adopt An Angel and Paws Place. “All proceeds will go directly into Adopt An Angel’s account. And in turn, they will write a check to Paws Place,” Arnold said. “As it stands, each organization will get about $5,156.” The event’s grand finale was a live musical performance by Island Time Band inside the restaurant and a cultural Polynesian dance outside. “People come together in such an amazing way,” Arnold said after the event. “My goal as an animal advocate and event founder is working toward a time that there are no homeless or abused animals. It was a victorious night for the animals.”

Staff photo by Emmy Errante

Belle, a Plott hound up for adoption, wears a Hawaiian outfit at the 2014 Bow Wow Luau & Cat’s Meow on Saturday, June 21 at Banks Channel Pub and Grille.

Film documentaries inspire coal ash activism

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Jengo’s Playhouse hosted a full house June 19 for a screening of four short documentaries exploring coal ash concerns in communities across the country. The films stopped by seven North Carolina cities before the screening in Wilmington. The tour was coordinated by Working Films, a Wilmington nonprofit that aims to inspire activism through nonfiction film. Working Films co-director Molly Murphy said the films played for packed audiences in every city. “People want to find out: what’s coal ash? How does it impact my water? How does it impact my environment? What’s going to be done to make sure this isn’t a risk to the air I breathe, the water I drink?” Murphy said. Murphy said the organization became interested in coordinating the series about coal ash after the Feb. 2 Dan River spill. Yet as evidenced in the films, communities in North Carolina and beyond have been concerned about coal ash for years before the spill. In “At What Cost?” residents near Duke Energy’s plant in Belews Creek, N.C., shared fears that unusual cases of cancer and illness in the community could be linked to ash contamination. An excerpt from the forthcoming “Coal Ash Chronicles” explored how lack of coal ash regulation impacted communities in Alabama, Alaska, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. The Cape Fear Sierra Club, New

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Hanover NAACP and Cape Fear River Watch hosted the screening. Following the films, Cape Fear Riverkeeper Kemp Burdette answered questions, while Cape Fear Sierra Club’s Pauline Endo led participants in a letter-writing campaign addressed to Rep. Rick Catlin, R-New Hanover. Burdette and Endo discussed SB 729, the latest coal ash cleanup bill to be introduced to the state legislature. Both Burdette and Endo were critical of the bill for not requiring all coal ash to be moved away from waterways and into lined landfills. Endo said she picked Catlin as the target of the letter-writing campaign because of his voting record on environmental issues, his career in environmental engineering and his role in the House environment committee. Christine Ellis, river advocate with the Winyah Rivers Foundation in Conway, S.C., explained how community pressure led utility company Santee Cooper to clean up its coal ash ponds. Ellis, who was then Waccamaw Riverkeeper, attributed their success to public pressure from three lawsuits and a deal the utility was able to strike with a recycling facility to use the ash for industrial products like concrete. “It’s working. They’re ahead of schedule, ahead of budget,” Burdette said. “The [company] says this is a triple win. It’s a win for us, it’s a win for the people and it’s a win for the environment.” Endo said 15 letters were turned in after the program, adding that some people chose to contact lawmakers via email or phone. email miriah@luminanews.com

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Stormfest educates and inspires By Emmy Errante Intern

Families flooded the Cape Fear Museum on Saturday, June 21 for the fifth annual Stormfest, an allday event focused on teaching severe weather awareness and preparedness. The event catered to all ages, with hands-on crafts for the children as well as educational presentations by local meteorologists. Eric Davis from WECT News Channel 6 spoke about the lessons learned from damaging hurricanes like Hazel, Hugo and Floyd, while Jerry Jackson of WWAY News Channel 3 addressed the 2011 tornado

outbreak and the historic snowstorm of 1989. Volunteers were on hand to program weather radios, while booths nearby provided information about the emergency response efforts of the American Red Cross and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It was clear, however, Stormfest was an event aimed at inspiring and educating children and newcomers to the Wilmington region. Throughout the museum, arts and crafts were interspersed with fun, weather-related activities. “I like the hands-on stuff, when they do that stuff they really learn,” said Sally Mayes, whose children, Larkin and Samuel, experimented with pouring blue

water into shaving cream to represent clouds filling with rain. The second floor of the museum focused on educating the public about wind. “Wind is something that people don’t really understand — what it is and where it comes from — so these activities help,” museum educator Pepper Hill said. In one room, guests blew air onto an anemometer and learned about the different categories of hurricanes. Another room was filled with interactive stations that explained the process of tracking weather from space, as well as a 5-foot cyclone simulator provided by the National Weather Service. One of the highlights for Staff photo by Emmy Errante

Stormfest volunteer Carlos Ramos shows Danielle and Julian Swart how to create a funnel cloud in a bottle during Stormfest on Saturday, June 21 at the Cape Fear Museum.

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Larkin Mayes and Katy McCullough pour blue dye into shaving cream to represent the way clouds fill with water to create rain during Stormfest on Saturday, June 21 at the Cape Fear Museum.

children, parents and volunteers was the meteorologists’ green screen. WECT’s Ashlea Kosikowski operated the camera so that the kids could deliver their own forecasts while watching themselves on television. “It’s important, being able to see other types of professions … it’s not just getting on camera, there’s a lot of work that goes into it, and understanding the weather as well,” Amatullah Lee said, while watching her son Johnathan read the seven-day forecast. “It’s going to rain this weekend, so you better not go outside,” Johnathan ad-libbed, prompting applause and laughter from Kosikowski and meteorologist Iisha Scott. Stormfest’s learning environment brought families together with their local news stations, a relationship that WECT/WSFX creative services director David Toma said is very important.

“We want to make sure we are out in the community, doing that outreach to help make sure that people know how to stay safe.” “We want to make sure we are out in the community, doing that outreach to help make sure that people know how to stay safe,” Toma said. “They’re our viewers, our customers. Research shows that when severe weather hits, they turn to local broadcasting.” In addition to educating children, Toma said the event inspires many children to come back year

after year. For 9-year-old Mason Kellum, Stormfest fueled a passion that began years ago. “I’ve actually been interested in [weather] since I was maybe 2 or 3 [years old],” Kellum said. “I’ve been watching all the weather stations since I was 3, and I like tracking the weather and telling people the weather.” Kellum’s mother Jennifer added that when she went out of town recently, her son sent her the weather forecast every day to make sure she was properly dressed. Meteorologist Jerry Jackson said his favorite part of the day was watching kids like Kellum learn and have fun. As he stood near the green screen, helping children deliver the weather forecast, he acknowledged there might be a few future meteorologists at the event. “I better watch my job!” Jackson laughed.

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Karen children perform traditional cultural dance during at the World Refugee Day celebration on Saturday, June 21.

World cultures celebrated By Samantha Santana Intern

The aroma of exotic spices and herbs, the laughter of children and different dialects and languages all came together at Hugh MacRae Park on Saturday, June 21. The park was the center of cultural diversity and awareness as the Interfaith Refugee Ministry celebrated World Refugee Day, a global holiday on June 20 that commemorates refugees. “[The event] allows refugees to mingle and a chance to meet others,” said Mariah Williamson, a member of the ministry’s Wilmington Advisory Council. “It’s more of a happy celebration.” The Interfaith Refugee Ministry is a nonprofit organization that seeks to supply local refugees with housing, clothing, food and employment. The group is located in New Bern, but has a Wilmington branch. “Two-hundred-eighty-two

refugees have settled in Wilmington,” said Sara Pascal, coordinator of the ministry’s Wilmington branch. “About 95 percent of our clans are coming from Burma in southeast Asia.” Burma is home to many ethnic groups including the Chin and the Karen, many of whom are fleeing Burma due to political persecution, said Kate Griffin, a volunteer with the Interfaith Refugee Ministry. Thang Tling, a refugee from Chin, immigrated to Wilmington several months ago. Chin is comprised of many different languages and dialects, Tling said. Burma consists of seven states, each one home to different ethnic groups. “We’re supporting refugees here in our community, to take time to commemorate the forcefully displaced people of the world,” Pascal said. The event kicked off at 9 a.m. with a walk around the park. “The walk was a way to walk in their shoes,” Pascal said. “We

had signs around the park with information about refugees, like there are more than 15 million displaced people around the world.” The event featured individuals describing their experiences as refugees, surviving political and violent persecutions, their moves to the United States and the culture shock after settling in; but also about the opportunities that were given to them while in Wilmington. Event goers got a taste of life different than their own with cultural dishes lined up on picnic tables. The featured cultural dish for the Chin group was a traditional soup called Sabuthi soup, comprised of corn and beef. “[Chin] people plant corn and rice on mountains,” Tling said. “We eat [Sabuthi soup].” Traditional dances and music were also sprinkled throughout the day as a group of Karen children danced in traditional garments.

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Sports/Marine Hook, Line & Sinker Summertime fishing officially underway By Skylar Walters

June 21st was the official first day of summer, although the weather pattern has been very summer-like for the past few weeks. When hot weather arrives, it changes the pattern of the fish; and with water temperatures hovering around 80 degrees, anglers need to change their tactics and fishing patterns as well. The warmer water species, such as mahi, are spread out and a little more difficult to find, but not impossible. Mahi have been reported as close to shore as 10 miles, not unusual for this time of year. It’s a great opportunity for those with smaller boats to get a taste of what it’s like fishing near the Gulf Stream on a short trip out of the inlet. The two most important things when seeking near shore mahi are finding the bait and finding some structure. Both of these will help your cause, but providing the fish something they are actually interested in eating will help you even more. Areas around Ten-Mile Rock, Dallas Rock and the Dredge normally hold plenty of bait this time of year and also produce catches of mahi regularly, although normally not as fast paced as areas a bit further offshore. Small ballyhoo rigged on blue and white Seawitches are a great bait to use. Live menhaden, slow trolled, will also draw interest. Even though wire rigs are not needed for the mahi, wire is suggested, as there are many other

toothy critters in the same areas waiting to eat your offering as well. Near shore, the Spanish mackerel bite has been good along the beach, but with the hot weather, it shuts off rather quickly once the sun starts rising. Though some fish are being caught during the heat of the day, the better fishing is from sunup till 9-10 a.m., when the fish head into deeper water. Clark Spoons trolled on No. 1 planers in 20-30 feet of water are what most anglers are using, with gold Clark Spoons out fishing the silver almost 2-1. Sight casting is still working, but, as a lot of fishermen found out last week, when the fish are schooling and jumping doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be biting. Pier anglers are finding some Spanish earlier and late in the day on Got-Cha Plugs. Some keeper flounder are being caught around the pilings on both strip baits and live minnows. Bottom fishermen using shrimp are getting a few pompano and Virginia mullet. Inshore, the fishing has slowed but is still good, with both flounder and red drum being found around the docks. Sheepshead fishing has been picking up for those targeting them with fiddler crabs. Of course, fishing around the pilings is better during the week, when there is less boat traffic around. Black drum have also been caught in the same areas.

Spearfishermen brave rough seas By Sarah Thomas Intern

Despite rough seas, the sixth annual Wrightsville Beach Spearfishing Tournament drew 53 participants. The tournament ran from Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22 with daily weigh-ins at the Seapath Yacht Club. Fishermen scuba and freedived to catch fish from the nine inland and deep-ocean species categories. The top three fishermen in each category were awarded prizes. Tournament founder and director Gregory Woodby of Wilmington explained varying categories allowed people with both jon boats and large sport fishermen to enter the same tournament and have the same chance at winning prizes. “Our tournament is trying to promote sportsmanship and well-rounded spearfishermen,” Woodby said. Woodby, Dewey Preast and Ryan McInnis directed the nonprofit tournament. The entry fees and donations from sponsors went to tournament expenses and prizes, such as spear guns, clothing and other gear, Woodby said. During the Sunday awards ceremony, McInnis said part of the proceeds would support the United States Spearfishing Team. In addition to the nine species categories, the master hunter category is considered the overall best category, Woodby said. The winners in this category were determined by both weight of fish and number of species caught. Dré Fleury placed first in this

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Chris Brooks caught a 34.4-pound African Pompano to win that category of the Wrightsville Beach Spearfishing Tournament on Sunday, June 22.

division, catching six of the nine species. A bonus lionfish category was based solely on the number of fish caught. One sponsor donated prizes just for the division in order to raise awareness about this invasive species. Weigh-ins took place each day of the tournament, and fishermen were allowed to fish anywhere, as long as they were back in time for the weigh-ins, Woodby said. On Sunday a cookout and raffle were held during the awards ceremony. The tournament was a family event for Mark Laboccetta of Wilmington, who placed second in the master hunter category. Laboccetta has participated in the tournament for years, and met his wife, Lydia, at a Wrightsville spearfishing tournament in 2002. They recently moved to the area from Charleston, S.C. “This tournament is great because my family and close friends all come together and fish,” Laboccetta said. “This year is like a homecoming.” The waters were rough for a lot of the tournament, and the visibility wasn’t great, Laboccetta said. Despite this, Laboccetta, a freediver, was able to catch five species. He placed first in the master hunter category in 2012. Odilio Angeli of Bermuda came to North Carolina to participate in the tournament and visit friends. He said there were some stormy conditions, but that the tournament was great overall. “There were some bad conditions, but it was great fishing,” Angeli said. “I’ll definitely be back.”

Hammerheads draw, face tough schedule on the road By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer

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Chicago Fire Reserves’ Benji Joya dribbles away from Wilmington Hammerheads’ midfielder Paul Nicholson during the 2-2 tie game at Legion Stadium on Saturday, June 21.

It was the same score for the third game in a row for the Wilmington Hammerheads semipro men’s soccer team after it tied the Chicago Fire 2-2 at Legion Stadium on Saturday, June 21. The first half of the game saw a goal by the Fire about midway through, and the Hammerheads were given a chance to tie the game when a foul was called inside the Fire’s penalty box. Hammerheads’ forward Samuel Ochoa stepped up to take the penalty kick in a one-on-one matchup with Fire goalkeeper Kyle Raynish. It was Raynish who came out on top, easily blocking Ochoa’s penalty. Ochoa would make up for his miss five minutes into the second half, when he crossed the ball in from the right side of the field to an open Jordan Hamilton, who redirected the ball past Raynish into the far side of the goal. The roar from the stands of Hammerheads fans subsided, however, when Chicago responded eight minutes later with another goal. At the 70-minute mark,

Wilmington native Cody Arnoux checked in for the Hammerheads and nearly was awarded the team’s second penalty kick of the night after a questionable tackle in the penalty box. However, the referee did not agree with Arnoux’s plea for a foul. The mood between the teams became heated when a scuffle

“These next two games we are at home against Richmond and Orlando, but then we have a tough part of our schedule with nine away games.” nearly broke out in front of the Hammerheads’ bench between a couple of players from each team. It appeared the Hammerheads would lose the match 2-1 until a hard side volley from substitute Will Heaney found the goal during the last minutes of play. The Hammerheads had two other chances to score the

game-winning goal with a breakaway that resulted in a shot wide of the goal, and another chance when Brian Ackley’s goal was called off by an offside call. After the game, Hammerheads head coach David Irving said the team’s abundance of ties this season has cost it important points in the standings. “We have tied four at home so that is eight points that we dropped and we lost on the road so it is a little disappointing. But it is a tough league and that was a tough team we played tonight,” Irving said. “All in all it was a good point tonight.” With nine away games of the team’s remaining 14, Irving said he hoped his team can break through. “These next two games we are at home against Richmond and Orlando, but then we have a tough part of our schedule with nine away games,” he said. “We just have to keep plugging away and these players never say die; we have created that spirit here.” For a full schedule of the Hammerheads’ remaining games, visit www. wilmingtonhammerheads.com email cole@luminanews.com

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The big picture By Miriah Hamrick, Staff Writer

rom helping a homebuyer make a well-rounded decision to lobbying for economic vitality, a good real estate agent is committed to the big picture. That is what landed a handful of Wilmington Realtors in Raleigh June 18 to speak to Reps. Ted Davis Jr., R-New Hanover, and Susi Hamilton, D-New Hanover, about issues ranging from homeowners insurance to film incentives. “The Realtors association represents a huge economic sector in New Hanover County,” Hamilton said. “[They] have really fought in recent years to push back on policies that are bad for North Carolina and North Carolina homeowners.” Shane Johnson, government affairs director for the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors, praised Davis and Hamilton for their historical support of the industry. “I would call both of them Realtor champions. They feel strongly about homeownership and they understand the importance of … real estate transactions, both commercial and residential, and how important that is as an economic engine,” Johnson said. The industry both shapes and is shaped by economic growth. Jody Wainio, president of the association, introduced herself to legislators as a resident of Filmington. She said the organization supports film incentives because the film industry is essential to economic growth, allowing homeowners to afford and buy houses. “It’s about jobs. If our community isn’t healthy with jobs, people can’t afford to buy houses. The film industry brings a lot of money into our community, anything from buying houses to buying sandwiches,” Wainio said. Wainio has helped Cindy Castles and her husband Neil buy and sell three houses in the 14 years they have called Wilmington home. Neil started his film career in Wilmington when he worked as a driver for “Matlock.” Now he has advanced to transportation coordinator. Cindy said the couple put roots down here because of the strong film base. “This is where we chose to raise our children because it was a steady career. We had a studio, a great film crew base, vendors that worked with shows that came in. It was a very well-oiled machine,” Cindy said. Neil has already decided if the industry relocates to another state with incentives, he will follow. Cindy works as a nurse and medical coordinator in the industry, but she also owns and operates Pizzazz, a florist and gift shop in Porters Neck, which she would close if the couple moves. “After giving 28 years to the business, we’re not going to give it up,” Castles said. “We’re among hundreds here in Wilmington that have families in the same shape.” Some of the issues the Realtors discussed are more directly tied to the real estate industry, like their support of House Bill 519. The bill, co-sponsored by Hamilton, would expand the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s rate-making process to include more than one projection model when determining risk associated with homeowners insurance. Coastal areas carry the highest risk, and consequentially the highest rates, under the current system that uses one model to determine risk. Wainio said that method results in unfairly high rates for coastal communities. “Right now, they don’t necessarily look at historical data to determine what counties should pay more for insurance. They look at this model that says, ‘Oh the storms that are coming in the next two years are going to hit here and here, so those are the counties we need to raise rates on,’” Wainio said. Wainio said if the bureau considered historical data, which HB 519 would require, it would see cities across the state are affected by storms. “When we had Hugo and some of the other hurricanes, they paid more in claims in Charlotte and Raleigh than they did on the coast. But Charlotte and Raleigh’s insurance rates never went up. They penalized those of us on the coast because that’s where the hurricane first hit,” Wainio continued. Hamilton said the reforms were intended to show rate makers that areas west of Interstate 95 are also impacted by hurricanes. “We believe that it would demonstrate that North Carolina is a coastal state, that storms that come along the coastline also affect interior portions of the state,” Hamilton said. The bill passed on the House floor with a unanimous 116-0 vote during the 2013 session, moving to the Senate Insurance Committee for further Supplied photos courtesy of the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors consideration. If the bill is not revisited during the 2014 session, it will die. Hamilton said the legislation will be reintroduced if it dies. Above: Rep. Susi Hamilton, D-New Hanover, front middle, was one of the lawmakers the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors met with during “We’ll continue to introduce this until we get heard,” she said. its June 18 visit to Raleigh. Top: Robert Broome, director of regulatory affairs for the North Carolina Association of Realtors, shared the latest on bills and issue details before the Realtors met with elected officials.

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Sugar Island, Merewif vie for national contest Money Matters Reality of becoming your own boss can make or break

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Among the nearly 300 nominees for the national 2014 Martha Stewart American Made contest are two local businesses hoping to make it all the way. Samantha Smith has owned and operated a bakery in the Wilmington area for years, and a year after relocating her business from downtown Wilmington to Surf City as Sugar Island Bakery, Smith said the wholesale orders have continued to grow for her cakes, pies and cookies. Smith learned of the American Made contest through Nye’s Cream Sandwiches owner Christian Nye, whose business competed in the 2013 contest. Started in 2012, the contest is limited to food, craft, design or styling businesses using only materials made in America. For Smith, her Cheddar Pigs and candy crème pecans were an easy choice as the products she wanted to focus on for the contest. Made of cheese and bacon, Smith said the cheesy Cheddar

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A fresh batch of Cheddar Pigs comes out of the oven at Sugar Island Bakery. Bakery owner Samantha Smith is featuring the cheesy cracker in her submission to the 2014 Martha Stewart American Made contest.

“I have a cheese problem and I had pet pigs when I was in high school so I love pigs,” Smith said. “I just did it on a whim downtown because we would always have gluten-free people or people that could not eat anything sweet and we needed something for them.” The recipe for the candy crème pecans is a twist on a recipe Smith found in an 1864 cookbook, “The New Dixie Recipe Book,” which was given to her by a couple of regular customers. Smith said the pecans are good additions to granola or ice cream, and as a garnish on cakes. “Those two things are uniquely Southern and nobody else makes them,” Smith said. Another local businesswoman creating her own unique products is Savannah Watson, owner of Merewif handmade jewelry. Watson, a Wilmington native, started Merewif in 2012 following a stint in the footwear industry upon graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City in 2008. Merewif translates to “mermaid” in Old English and Watson uses the sea as her inspiration in

creating her earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings predominately featuring gold or silver plated casts of seaside finds like sharks’ teeth, starfish and pieces of coral. A friend who owns a footwear company in Los Angeles told Watson about the American Made contest and she felt it was a natural fit for her brand. “I really appreciated the focus on American-made products and highlighting designers that are committed to the cause,” Watson said. “It is amazing how much cheaper you can buy supplies and manufacture elsewhere, but I am more interested in the investment in our local and national economy.” The pool of nominees for the contest will be whittled down to the finalists from June 23 to Sept. 8. If Sugar Island Bakery or Merewif are included in that list, the public may vote for each online from Sept. 15 through Oct. 13. For more information, visit www.marthastewart.com/ americanmade

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36. “The Wild Duck” playwright 38. Krupp works city 39. Taxonomic divisions 40. Fasten 41. Black band of mourning 42. Yesteryears 45. Anglers’ baskets 48. Lackawanna’s lake 49. Computer devices 50. Getaway 51. Suffer 52. More than 490 billion have been sold 58. Adv. degree 59. Move with stealth 60. When D.S.T. begins 64. Japanese soup 65. Crumbs 66. Like some decrees 67. Iraqi port 68. Carl or Shari 69. Ishmael’s people 70. Off-campus local 71. Insect genus 73. Get to 74. Nod, maybe 75. Himalayan antelope 76. Pertaining

Missing Links by Myles Mellor 46. Back again 47. Line from Tennyson poem “In Memoriam” 53. Beehive State native 54. Emitting a foul odor 55. Basic unit of life 56. Drivel 57. Beggar 60. Winning 61. Split personalities? 62. ___ Dee River

77. They often go undercover, var. 79. Mournful 84. Kind of thermometer 85. Swedish bucks 86. Young hares 87. Time to beware 88. Round piece of meat 94. Come by 95. Shrewdly 96. Juices 97. Forest growth 99. Inept one, var. 101. Heads, slangily 102. Sandwich filler 103. With a bow, to Stern 104. Getting warm 105. Some slitherers 106. Mountain goat’s perch 107. Scattered 108. Tennyson lady 109. Perfect scores 111. Western omelet ingredient 112. Big bird 113. Stagewear for Madonna

63. Motivate 65. Kim ending 67. Vapid 70. Animal with a snout 72. Church officer 78. Falcon’s home 80. Picks 81. Wacko 82. Carrier to Tokyo 83. Fall for 89. Thorax protector

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90. Bud Grace comic strip 91. Completely fix 92. Short gruff noise 93. Light spears 95. Small flocks 97. Makes money 98. Scrabble piece 99. Krone spenders 100. Bustles 102. Cupid’s boss 105. Prophesy

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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.

with Chip Brogden

Whereas the Holy Spirit is instrumental in the increase of Christ, the Cross is instrumental in the decrease of Self. The whole trouble with man is his inherent tendency to travel a path that is independent of his Creator. This is why the Cross must do a very deep, thorough work in every disciple of Jesus. As Self is submitted to Christ, Sin begins to lose its power of attraction, and Satan has no more leverage. The night He was betrayed, Jesus told His disciples, “The prince of this world comes, and has nothing in Me.” That is to say, there was nothing in the Lord Jesus that the devil could use to get an advantage over Him. This is the condition He desires for each of His disciples, and at the Cross is the means through which that condition is arrived. Joseph is a striking example of this spiritual principle. As a young man he was very gifted and he had visions and dreams of a promising future. But like most gifted young people, Joseph was immature and had some issues with pride. So God permitted Joseph to go through many things that humbled him and decreased him and reduced him. Being sold into slavery by your brothers is pretty humiliating. Doing the right thing, and then getting falsely accused of doing the wrong thing and going to prison for it, is pretty demeaning as well — and discouraging. But through these experiences, God transformed Joseph into a new

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man, one who was humble and submitted to the will of the Lord. Finally he came face-to-face with his brothers again. How would you react? Joseph did not behave the way we would expect. He said: “Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here: for God did send me before you to preserve life ... You thought evil against me; but God meant it for good” (Gen. 45:5; 50:20a). And that is the work of the Cross: to be able to see that God is working all things together for good. Even the things that we would not choose! Even the things that we do not like to go through! Even the things that we do not want to experience! Even the evil things that other people do to us! All of these things God can use for our good if we will embrace them and accept them and understand the reason why God permits them to come to us. Everything we experience, whether it is evil or whether it is good; whether it is something we have not chosen or something that we have chosen; whether it is something we like or something we do not like; all things are working together to increase Christ and decrease us. When we allow the Holy Spirit to increase Christ, and when we allow the Cross to do its work of decreasing Self, the fruit will come forth in abundance. This makes everything we experience worthwhile.

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

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Follow the walk I have set before you It is a path of joy and happiness too Each step you take will have guidance from above It will put you on a path with people who need love Share your heart and the gladness it contains As you share My love there is plenty that remains To lift your joy and change the pleasure of your day Each time you come closer to Me as you pray So worship as you walk the high road or the low Each day will unfold a new treasure, so go slow Enjoy the walk and the beauty I have set before you The flowers, birds, sun and sky I have provided too Each with its different beauty to behold They are gifts I have provided for you, young and old Walk with your head held high and a smile on your face No matter how long your walk will be, I give you grace

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(Gen 13:17 NIV) Go, walk through the length and breadth of the land, for I am giving it to you.” (Lev 26:13 NIV) I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt so that you would no longer be slaves to the Egyptians; I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk with heads held high. (Deu 5:33 NIV) Walk in all the way that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. (Psa 23:4 NIV) Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Luke 7:22 NIV) So he replied to the messengers, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. (2 John 1:6 NIV) And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.

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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 13 SP 1212 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 Vicky Ann Smith and Nathanial Smith to Michael L. Riddle, Trustee(s), which was dated December 10, 2003 and recorded on December 16, 2003 in Book 4131 at Page 447, 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 July 1, 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 76R, Section 2, of Ivy Wood at Runnymeade, according to a survey duly recorded in Map Book 30 at Page 65 of the New Hanover County Registry, and being the same lands described in deed recorded in Book 1877 at Page 1026 in said registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 3311 Needle Rush Court, Castle Hayne, NC 28429. 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 Nathanial Smith and wife, Vicky Ann Smith. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of

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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.

description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 922 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403. 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 Linda H. Pegram a/k/a Linda Hudspeth and Brian Hudspeth.

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.: 13-15791-FC02 June 19 and 26, 2014

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.

14 SP 268 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 Brian Hudspeth a/k/a Brian C. Hudspeth and Linda H. Hudspeth to William Walt Pettit, Trustee(s), which was dated September 9, 2003 and recorded on September 17, 2003 in Book 4017 at Page 250, 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 July 1, 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 Lots 36 and 50 of Idlewild Subdivision, as the same is shown on a map recorded in Deed Book 67, Page 544 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Holli L. Blackwelder to Jeffery L. Tuttle, Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of September, 2005, and recorded in Book 4909, Page 70, and Rerecorded in Book 4961, Page 304, 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 July 1, 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 118, as shown on the map entitled “Sunset South”, recorded in Map Book 45 at Pages 359-360, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, reference to said map being hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2324 Jefferson Street, 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: 1130534 (FC.FAY) June 19 and 26, 2014 13 SP 642 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 Wiley Mack Eller to Settlement Solutions LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated December 27, 2006 and recorded on December 29, 2006 in Book 5123 at Page 2738, 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 30, 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 61, Section 2, Arrowhead Subdivision, as shown on Map Book 13, Page 27 of the New Hanover County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 4937 Tanbark Drive, 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 Wiley Mack Eller. 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.: 13-09061-FC01 June 19 and 26, 2014 14 SP 269 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 Stanley B. Taylor and Josie L. Taylor to Jackie Miller, Trustee(s), which was dated October 24, 2008 and recorded on October 27, 2008 in Book 5355 at Page 1651, 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 July 1, 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 174 in Section 3, Monterey Heights Subdivision as the same is shown on a map of Section 3 of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 17 at Page 51 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 438 Cathay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412. THIRD

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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 Stanley B. Taylor. 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.: 14-06302-FC01 June 19 and 26, 2014 14-SP-99 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Tracy McCullen and Dorothy Papadakos, dated December 17, 2009 and recorded on December 22, 2009 in Book No. 5458 at Page 890 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 30, 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

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L E G A L N O T I C ES of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 8212 Bald Eagle Ln, Wilmington, NC 28411. Tax Parcel ID: R03716-002-010-000 Present Record Owners: Tracy McCullen and Dorothy Papadakos. 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 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. Goddard & Peterson, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 3803B Computer Dr., Ste 103, Raleigh, NC 27609-6507 (919)755-3400 112474-00208 P1096063 6/19, 06/26/2014 14-SP-328 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Demetrius Williams and Kisha Williams, dated April 30, 2007 and recorded on April 30, 2007 in Book No. 5175 at Page 2970 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 July 1, 2014 at 2:00 PM 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: 110 Glendale Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 Tax Parcel ID: R04110-005-031-000 Present Record Owners: Demetrius Williams 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 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. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)744-4444, 113457-00046 P1097723 6/19, 06/26/2014 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 14-SP-324 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE of a Deed of Trust from #5 Inlet Hook, NCR, LLC dated August 28, 2009 and recorded on September 9, 2009 in Book 5436 at Page 2241 and a Deed of Trust from #5 Inlet Hook, NCR, LLC dated April 23, 2012 and recorded on April 26, 2012 in Book 5635 at Page 2782 of the New Hanover County Public Registry by H. Kenneth Stephens II (Substitute Trustee) NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in (i) a certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by #5 Inlet Hook, NCR, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company (the “Grantor”) dated August 28, 2009 and recorded on September 9, 2009 in Book 5436 at Page 2241 of the New Hanover County Public Registry (the “Registry”) (“Deed of Trust 1”) and (ii) a certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by the Grantor dated April 23, 2012 and recorded on April 26, 2012 in Book 5635 at Page 2782 of the Registry (“Deed of Trust 2”, and together with Deed of Trust 1, collectively, the “Deeds of Trust”) and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deeds of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for New Hanover County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, H. Kenneth Stephens, II, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on the 8th day of July, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., at the appropriate place for foreclosure sales at the New Hanover County Courthouse, 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, the real property (including any improvements thereon) that is more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein. This sale shall not include any portion of the real property that has been released by recorded releases or any real property described in the Deed of Trust that is not listed and included on Exhibit A attached hereto. The sale will be subject to any and all superior mortgages, deeds of trust and liens, including without limitation, the lien of unpaid taxes and assessments, easements, conditions, restrictions and matters of record. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the abovedescribed property for a period of 120 days following confirma-

tion of the sale. The real property may be sold in separate parcels, all together or in any manner the Substitute Trustee determines is appropriate. The above-described real property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed 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 real property being sold, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions expressly are disclaimed. The record owner of the above described real property as reflected on the records of the Registry not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this notice is #5 Inlet Hook, NCR, LLC. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute Section 45-21.10(b), any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of the greater of five percent (5%) of the last bid or $750.00. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance 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 North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.30(d) and (e). The owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust may make a credit bid. This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. If the real property to be sold pursuant to this notice of sale is residential property with less than fifteen rental units then: (i) an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statute Section 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 real property is sold; and (ii) any person who occupies the real property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving this notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon ten (10) days’ written notice to the landlord, and upon termination of the rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. This the 14th day of May, 2014. H. Kenneth Stephens II, Substitute Trustee 701 Princess Street Wilmington, NC 28401 Telephone: 910.343.1022 Facsimile: 910.763.0783 hks01@bellsouth.net EXHIBIT A Legal Description BEING ALL of Lot 81, Block B, Section 18, Figure Eight Island Subdivision, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 18, at Page 89, of the New Hanover County Registry. June 26 and July 3, 2014

13 SP 1055 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 Earl C. Wooley Jr. a/k/a Earl C. Wooley to Benita Mitten, Trustee(s), which was dated September 15, 2004 and recorded on September 28, 2004 in Book 4507 at Page 212, 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 July 8, 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:

Land referred to in this commitment is described as all that certain property situated in Castle Hayne in the County of New Hanover, and State of North Carolina and being described in a deed dated 05/14/98 and recorded 05/15/98 in Book 2367 Page 182, among the land records of the county and state set forth above, and referenced as follows: Lot: 2 Block: Being all of Lot 2, of a division of the Western portion of Lot 10 of Woolvin Place made for Horace Blanton, as shown on a map of same recorded in Map Book 8, at Page 46 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 8 Arlene Drive, Castle Hayne, NC 28429. 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 All Lawful Heirs of Earl C. Wooley, Jr.. 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.: 12-05492-FC03 June 26 and July 3, 2014

14 SP 300 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 Virginia A. Abbott and Shirley J. Abbott to Eugene B. Davis, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated April 5, 2007 and recorded on April 11, 2007 in Book 5167 at Page 1393, 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 July 8, 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 20, Block B, Section 3, Green Meadows Subdivision as per map thereof recorded in Map Book 6 at Page 92, New Hanover County Registry, to which map reference is 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 331 Green Meadows Drive, 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 Virginia A. Abbott. 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.: 14-07452-FC01 June 26 and July 3, 2014 14 SP 277 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 Kimberly L. Bolander to Neal G. Helms, Trustee(s), which was dated January 11, 2005 and recorded on January 12, 2005 in Book 4637 at Page 148, 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 July 8, 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 47A of the North Carolina General Statutes, entitled, “Unit Ownership Act” and being more specifically described as all of Unit B-9, Building B of Sand Pebbles, Phase III, a condominium project situated upon real property ocated within the Town of Carolina Beach, State of North Carolina, as said real property is described in the Declaration Creating Unit Ownership of Property Under the Provisions of Chapter 47a of the General Statutes of North Carolina; referred to hereinbelow; said Unit B-9 being more specifically described by reference to and shown on that set of plans of Sand Pebbles, Phase III which are recorded as Exhibit B to said Declaration which is recorded in Book 1269 at Page 1858 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, N.C. reference to which is hereby made for a more complete description thereof; said plans also being recorded in Condominium Plat Book 6, beginning at Page 265 in said Registry, said Unit also being more defined in said Declaration, together with all appurtenances thereto belonging, including, but not limited to, the undivided, interest in the common areas and facilities of Sand Pebbles, Phase III, appurtenant to said Unit as the same is established in said Declaration or the Supplements thereto; and Together with and subject to all rights, privileges, easements, obligations, restrictions, covenants, and conditions, applicable and appurtenant to said Unit specifically, and to unit ownership in Sand Pebbles, Phase III in general, as the same are stated in said Declaration referred to hereinabove. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1101 South Lake Park Boulevard, Unit B-9, Carolina Beach, NC 28428. 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 Kimberly L. Bolander. 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.: 14-04759-FC01 June 26 and July 3, 2014 10 SP 1152 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 S. Register and Edith Annette Register to Jackie Miller, Trustee(s), which was dated July 31, 2006 and recorded on July 31, 2006 in Book 5059 at Page 1132, 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 July 8, 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 42, Smith Creek Village Townhome Development, as shown on Revision Plat recorded in Map Book 47, at Pages 363-365 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 512 Minnow Way, 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 The John Steve Register Revocable Living Trust. 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.: 10-15221-FC01 June 26 and July 3, 2014

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L E G A L N O T I C ES 13 SP 1019 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 Debra Menchio f/k/a Debra Wittenrich to James A Price, IV, Trustee(s), which was dated March 20, 2006 and recorded on March 24, 2006 in Book 4996 at Page 2831 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on August 19, 2013 in Book 5763, Page 28, 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 July 8, 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 28, Section 1, of the Bayshore Estates Subdivision, as shown on a plat of the same recorded in Map Book 7 at Page 58, 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 319 Bayshore Drive, 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 Debra Wittenrich. 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.: 12-16963-FC01 June 26 and July 3, 2014 14 SP 288 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 Sharon J. Riley to Christopher Reddick, Trustee(s), which was dated December 18, 2006 and recorded on December 19, 2006 in Book 5119 at Page 2621, 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 July 8, 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 6, Phase 3, Tract 3 and as more particu-

larly described on that certain plat entitled “Robert S. Jervay Place Phase 3, Tracts 3 & 4” as recorded in Map Book 50, Page 44, New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1016 South 10th Street, 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. 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 Sharon J. Riley. 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 fur-

ther 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.: 13-27093-FC01 June 26 and July 3, 2014 14 SP 297 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 Terry S. Brown and Dallas Brown a/k/a Dallas Jackson Brown, Jr. to Emmett James House and Bill R. McLaughlin, Trustee(s), which was dated November 20, 2003 and recorded on November 21, 2003 in Book 4103 at Page 660, 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 July 8, 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 144, Section 11, Brittany Woods, as shown on map recorded in Map Book 35, Page 84 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 1200 Beeston Court, 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, environ-

mental, 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 Dallas Jackson Brown Jr. and wife, Terry Simmons Brown.

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 July 8, 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:

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 59 of Berkleigh Subdivision, Section 6, as the same appears on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 34 at Page 246 of the New Hanover County Registry. Parcel # R02615-006-013-000.

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.: 13-27346-FC01 June 26 and July 3, 2014 13 SP 640 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 Richard G. Hall to Getter Law Offices PA, Trustee(s), which was dated March 20, 2009 and recorded on April 21, 2009 in Book 5398 at Page 976, 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

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 3023 Answorth Court, 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 Richard G. Hall. 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

13 SP 733 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 Cecil Kent Lee, Sr. and Dianna Hall Lee to TRSTE, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated October 27, 2005 and recorded on October 27, 2005 in Book 4927 at Page 2344 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on January 13, 2012 in Book 5611, Page 635, 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 July 8, 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 164, Section 10, Woodberry Forest Subdivision, as shown on map of same recorded in Map Book 30, at Page 112 in 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 3401 Amber Drive, 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

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L E G A L N O T I C ES 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 Cecil Kent Lee, Sr. and wife, Dianna Hall Lee. 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.: 10-28427-FC02 June 26 and July 3, 2014 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 13 SP 839 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Roger L. Herring, Jr. and Rita Herring to Thomas G. Jacobs, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of May, 2008, and recorded in Book 5319, Page 1878, 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 July 8, 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 Lots 54 and 56 of the Claud Murray Division as the same are shown on map of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 5 at Page 88 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 7804 Myrtle Grove Road, Wilmington, North Carolina. LESS AND EXCEPT that property in Partial Deed of Release recorded in Book 5752, Page 2827 in the New Hanover County Register of Deeds. 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 Forty-

Five 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: 1115978 (FC.FAY) June 26 and July 3, 2014 14 SP 356 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE, North Carolina, New Hanover County Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Bradley R. Frey and Lissa A. Frey dated June 27, 2003 to BB&T Collateral ServiceCorporation, Trustee for Branch Banking and Trust Company, recorded in Book 3863, Page 839, NEW HANOVER County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of NEW HANOVER County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County

of NEW HANOVER and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe in the eastern right of way line of Kennedy Road (SR #1392), 60.0 foot right of way, that is located along said right of way line N 08 degrees 41 minutes 04 seconds E 444.73 feet from the point of intersection of said right of way line with the northen right of way line of Rock Hill Road (SR #1331), 60.0 foot right of way. Running thence from said point of beginning with the eastern right of way line of Kennedy Road as it curves to the north to a N.C.D.O.T. right of way monument, said monument bears N 08 degrees 36 minutes 28 seconds E 191.49 feet chord distance from the proceeding point; thence continuing with said right of way line as it continues to curve to the north to an iron pipe, said iron pipe bearing N 02 degrees 11 minutes 56 seconds W 265.66 feet chord distance from the proceeding point; said iron pipe being in the southern line of the old road between Lot 19 and Lot 20 as shown on a map of the Rock Hill Plantation recorded in Deed Book 29 Pages 622 and 623 of the New Hanover County Registry, said iron pipe also being 13.86 feet south of the southern line of Lot 20 and being in the northern line of Lot 19; running thence with the northern line of Lot 19 S 81 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds E 446.58 feet to an iron pipe in the dividing line between Lot 25 and Lot 19 running thence with the said dividing line and along an old ditch S 07 degrees 54 minutes 02 seconds W 457.44 feet to an old iron pipe at the southeast corner of Lot 19, said corner also being the northeast corner of Lot 18; thence with the dividing line between Lot 18 and Lot 19 N 81 degrees 13 minutes 56 seconds W 402.50 feet to the point of beginning and containing 4.32 acres, more or less, and being a portion of Lot 19 of the Rock Hill Plantation and being all of Lots A & B as shown on Book of Maps 43, Page 247, New Hanover County Registry. Property Address: 3216 Kennedy Dr., Castle Hayne, NC 28429 Date of Sale: July 9, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. Location of Sale: NEW HANOVER County Courthouse Record Owner(s): Bradley R. Frey and Lissa A. Frey aka Lissa Anne Frey TERMS OF THE SALE: (1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies. (2) The property is being sold “as is”. Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned Substitute Trustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property. (3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Register of Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale. (4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period. (5) 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. (6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §4521.29 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. SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. Cara B. Williams, Attorney for Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 (919) 250-2000 File No. DMN 97356582, 1099283 6/26, 07/03/2014 Notice to Creditors Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Luther T. Rogers, Jr., late of 110 Blackbrook Lane, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate

of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 701 Market Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401 on or before September 5, 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. Luther T. Rogers III, Executor of the Estate of Luther T. Rogers Jr. June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE # 14 E 000597 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 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 COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTOR’S NOTICE 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 pay-

ment to the undersigned. 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

Ruby Baughman, Executrix of the Estate of George W. Baughman Jill L. Raspet Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301 Wilmington, NC 28401 June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2014

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

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.

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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

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 Madgelle Conrad Bean 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 25th 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 26th day of June 2014. Connie Bean Edwards, Executrix 2736 Wisteria St. SW Supply, NC 28462 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17/2014

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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of SALLYE J. CRAWFORD, 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 19th day of September, 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

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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: 27 Spring Street Easthampton, Mass. 01027 This the 19th day of June, 2014 . Sequoia Crawford McDowell, Executor of the Estate of Sallye J. Crawford The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Rd., Ste. 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10/2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of George W. Baughman, 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 29th 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 26th day of June, 2014.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, Carl Gregg Webb, having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Carolyn E. Webb, Deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the Decedent to exhibit same to the said Carl Gregg Webb, at the address set out below, on or before September 26, 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 26th day of June, 2014 Carl Gregg Webb EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF Carolyn E. Webb c/o ROBERT H. HOCHULI, JR. 219 RACINE DR., SUITE A6 WILMINGTON, NC 28403 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17/2014 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER 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 Henry Wayne Phillips 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

25th 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 26th day of June 2014. Billie C. Phillips, Executrix 218 Jamaica Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17/2014

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Neither 90-degree temperatures, dripping humidity nor coconut-scented suntan oil screams summer as loudly as bright, colorful, dripping-down-to-your-elbows juicy tomatoes. Sure, you could pick up a big red one and bite into it fresh like the “love apple” it deserves to be called, but with so many wonderful tomato varieties in gardens and at farmers’ markets, why not go out on a vine? From soup to pie, Cape Fear-area chefs share their favorite recipes for fresh tomatoes.

he cold, tomato-based, raw vegetable soup gazpacho is famous in southern Spain, where summers as hot as those on North Carolina’s southern coast beg light meals — no cooking required. Fresh-pressed tomato juice and hand-diced vegetables are essential, says chef Mark Milner of Milner’s Café & Catering in north Wilmington. He says the juice gives the soup a solid foundation. Don’t try shortcuts like using a food processor for some of the vegetables or using canned tomato juice, Milner warned. “The vegetables lose their crispiness within minutes after being submitted to the food processor’s blade,” he said. Consider adding fresh mint, cilantro, basil and dill (yes, all four). At Milner’s, the chef sometimes adds grilled shrimp and scallops.

Gazpacho 6 vine-ripened plum or roma tomatoes, cut into small cubes 1 cucumber, washed, unpeeled and cut into small cubes 1 green bell pepper, washed, stemmed, seeded and cut into small cubes 1 small Bermuda onion, peeled and cut into small cubes

1 garlic clove, chopped ¼ cup California extra-virgin olive oil 1 /8 cup red wine vinegar 6 basil leaves, julienned or chopped 2 cups of tomato juice (see cook’s note) 1 teaspoon sea or kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper Dash of sugar or honey (optional)

Cook’s note: Tomato juice is the key to this dish. Look for heirloom or vine- ripened tomatoes from a local market. Preparation for Tomato Juice (broth for soup): Use a sharp knife to score an x on the bottom end of each heirloom tomato. Drop tomatoes into boiling water for 30 seconds. Cool tomatoes in an ice bath for a few minutes and then peel off the skins. Puree the skinned tomatoes in a food processor and then pour the puree into a fine sieve placed over a bowl. Use a wooden spoon to press out remaining juice. Preparation for Tomato Dice: Slice plum tomatoes lengthwise and, with a spoon, deseed into the same fine sieve on top of a bowl. Any tomato juice will be collected and then added to the soup. Discard the seeds. Dice the deseeded plum tomatoes and add them to reserved tomato juice. Dice remaining vegetables and add them to tomato juice. Add fresh herbs, olive oil, vinegar and seasonings. Serve immediately or chill gazpacho and serve cold with crusty bread. Makes 8-10 servings. Source: Chef Mark Milner, Milner’s Café & Catering