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Local boat reels prize for wahoo at Big Rock By Terry Lane Staff Writer

A sport fisher based partly in Wrightsville Beach won a spot on the Big Rock Tournament leaderboard last week when a member of the crewed reeled in a nearly 100 pound wahoo, to take the tournament’s prize in that category. The Doc Fees, a 58 foot Jarrett Bay sport fisher that was recently refurbished in Swansboro, made its return to the water last week in Morehead City and caught what could be one of the biggest wahoos in tournament history, boat captain Jed Galloway said. “We were very fortunate to catch that fish,” Galloway said. Angler Chad McIntyre, from Raleigh, has fished with boat owner and fishing buddy Taylor Pleasant in the past, but never have they caught a wahoo the size of the 97.7 pounder he caught on Tuesday. “I’ve gotten a couple of 70 pounders and an 80-pounder once,” said McIntyre, who won a $5,000 grand prize and $2,000 daily prize for the catch. “When it came over the side, and seemed to keep on coming, once we saw the head, we knew it was something special.” Though listed from Wilmington, the hats Doc Fees crew wore during the tournament claimed Wrightsville Beach as home. Galloway, who’s lived in Wrightsville Beach for two decades, said the boat will often be in the area, though it will travel to some tournaments and n See FISHING Page 2

GenX tests WB, CFPUA water plan By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Photo courtesy Big Rock Tournament

Angler Chad McIntyre, of Raliegh, Capt. Jed Galloway, of Wrightsville Beach, and Doc Fees owner Taylor Pleasant are among those celebrating the big catch from the recently rennovated sport fisher that will be based in the Cape Fear region.

ABC Spirits store move has WB eyeing revenue By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Staff photo by Terry Lane

With a legislative deadline approaching in Raleigh, the development firm that owns the former Galleria commercial site on Wrightsville Avenue is working to arrange a land swap between Wilmington and the town of Wrightsville Beach that would see the construction of a new liquor store to replace the one currently on that road. However, with several details left unresolved, including the size of the land exchange, the New Hanover County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on Wednesday didn’t take up a proposal to agree to the sale of the property to State Street Co. of Charlotte, which owns the neighboring Galleria site, as well as property on Airlie Road that was recently rezoned for mixed use

ABC Spirits Store at 6730 Wrightsville Ave. could be moved to another location, while Wrightsville Beach fights to keep the revenues.

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Grocery store chain Aldi comes to Porters Neck Staff Report Aldi, one of America’s fastest growing grocery stores opens its first Wilmington store on Thursday, June 22, at 7954 Market St. in the Porters Neck area. “We’re thrilled to join the Wilmington community and offer customers the benefits of the Aldi shopping experience. Our high-quality products and everyday low prices make for a combination our competitors just can’t match,” said Chris Daniels, division vice president for Aldi. “Our stores are simple to navigate, so it’s easy for shoppers to get in, get what they need and continue on with their day knowing they left with a shopping cart full of groceries that fit their lifestyle and save them money.” Thanks to input from customers, the Wilmington store presents a new look, offering a modern and convenient shopping experience. Customers will notice a focus on fresh items, including more robust produce, dairy and bakery sections and more room for customers’ favorite products. Aldi stores will also feature a modern design, open ceilings, natural lighting and environmentally-friendly building n See ALDI Page 2

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Participants in the Wilmington Hammerheads Soccer Camp at Wrightsville Beach Park drill on Wednesday, June 21. Another soccer camp is offered July 24-28. The town is offering several summer camps, learn more at: towb.org

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The chemical manufacturer that came under intense local criticism last week said on Wednesday that it would stop discharging into the Cape Fear River a byproduct linked to cancer. However, the announcement that the Chemours Company would stop discharging GenX into the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority water supply doesn’t mean the revelation won’t impact Wrightsville Beach’s deliberations on whether to eventually join the region’s water supply. While Wrightsville Beach Town Manager Tim Owens said an engineering study of the town’s water system was nearly ready to release, Wrightsville Beach Mayor Bill Blair said that the CFPUA would have a better understanding of the impact of the GenX release into the water before the town could n See WATER Page 2

Community raises over $250,000 for CFCC Staff Report The Cape Fear Community College Foundation has collected $251,842 in cash and pledges to benefit Cape Fear Community College students, and donations continue to be received. The Foundation’s Gift of Education luncheon is held annually, and serves as the College’s largest fundraising event, held this year in May. This year was no exception as hundreds of community members filled CFCC’s Schwartz Center. Of the donations collected, 41 percent were from first-time donors to the College. Supporters of the event included Gold Level sponsors Coterra Development Company, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and Live Oak Bank. “The Gift of Education gives our community the opportunity to hear first-hand what many CFCC students have to overcome in order to attend college, and what a life-changing impact their financial support makes,” said Cape Fear Community College President, Dr. Amanda Lee. Proceeds from the event will be used primarily for student scholarships. This year, guests were also given the option to donate to the renovation of the n See CFCC Page 2

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Hanover Regional Medical Center. “These are the stuContinued from Page 1 dents who will graduate and College’s aging Schwartz Center. become valuable members of The Center is utilized by students our community. I can’t thank for physical education classes as the community enough for supwell as by the CFCC Sea Devils porting this amazing college and basketball and volleyball teams. scholarship program. These stuSpeakers at the event included dents need our support.” three CFCC students, all recent CFCC also introduced their graduates, who received schol- new Foundation Executive arship assistance from the Director Marty Richards during Foundation. All of the students the luncheon. Richards holds a shared emotional accounts bachelor’s degree from Wofford of their lives before attend- College, an MPA from The John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University, and a master’s degree in non-profit management from the Eli Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. He has worked for 22 years in non-profit and educational development, and 14 of those years were at community colleges. Guests were treated to a surprise at the end of the luncheon as Dr. Lee and “Ray” the CFCC Sea Devils’ mascot surprised Hannah Johnston, a current student in the ing CFCC. Michele Holbrook, CFCC Dental Hygiene program, plant manager for Corning’s with a $1,000 scholarship from Wilmington facility served as the Wilmington Woodturner’s the keynote speaker. Association. “It was such a sur“To look out across the audi- prise to get the scholarship!” ence and see so many community said Johnston. “To some people leaders supporting these stu- $1,000 may not mean as much dents was just remarkable,” as it does to me. This scholarship stated Martha Harlan, CFCC is helping me reach my goals Foundation Board Chair and without the stress of a financial Director of Marketing at New burden.”

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“To look out across the audience and see so many community leaders supporting these students was just remarkable.”

Aldi, one of America’s fastest growing grocery stores opens its first Wilmington store on Thursday, June 22, at 7954 Market St. in the Porters Neck area.

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materials – such as recycled materials, energy-saving refrigeration and LED lighting. Aldi has more than 1,600 stores in 35 states, serving more than 40 million customers each month. In the last few years, Aldi has added a number of new product

lines that have quickly become customer favorites including a growing organic selection, USDA Choice meats, the liveGfree gluten-free product line, the SimplyNature line of products free from over 125 artificial ingredients and preservatives and the Never Any! line of meats free from antibiotics, added hormones and animal by-products. To better serve customers and their

growing families, Aldi now carries a full line of baby products, Little Journey, which offers customers award-winning diapers, wipes, training pants, formula, organic food and snacks. All Aldi exclusive brand food products are free of added MSG, certified synthetic colors and partially hydrogenated oils, and since more than 90 percent of the products available are

under A Aldi exclusive brands, shoppers can feel good about the food they buy at Aldi. Aldi stands behind this quality with a Double Guarantee: If for any reason a customer doesn’t like an Aldi exclusive brand food, Aldi will give them their money back and replace the product. The new Wilmington location will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

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finished third in the blue marlin standings to win $166,480 for the 484.9-pounder landed Monday by angler John Roberts, Greenville. Weldor’s Arc was bumped out of second by Rehab but avoided any additional slide down the leaderboard when no bigger blue marlins were caught. The 59th Big Rock had a field of 177 boats but most were fished out by the final day. Competitors are only allowed to fish 4-of-6 days in the competition. Just 53 boats were eligible to fish Saturday and choppy seas limited anglers to 11 releases: one blue marlin, seven white marlins and three sailfish. Bull Frog’s blue marlin release -- the one that the Run-Off celebrated with 10 minutes remaining in the competition -- was worth $48,520 in the daily release division. Anglers tallied 160 billfish

releases during the tournament, including 78 blue marlins. Only six blue marlins were brought to the scales for a tournament release rate of 96 percent. Sea Toy, captained by Bull Tolson, Manteo, won the release division with 2,525 points. Sea Toy anglers caught and released six blue marlins and one white marlin to win $139,187 in addition to the $48,520 Tuesday WTA release prize. Uno Mas, captained by Tommy Lynsky, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, scored 1,575 points by releasing three blue marlins, one white marlin and two sailfish. Uno Mas won $80,962 for finishing second in the release division in addition to two daily prizes of $48,520 each. Megabite, captained by Teak Bell, Wilmington, tallied the 59th billfish release of the 59th Big Rock and will receive $5,900.

would impact the town’s revenue. As a compromise, State Street Co. was offering a similar piece of property on Wrightsville Avenue east of the Galleria Site, where the Melrose Place mobile home park was located until recently. To accommodate the swap, the North Carolina General Assembly would have to annex the new lot into Wrightsville Beach and allow Wilmington to annex the current ABC store site, which must be accomplished before the projected June 30 end of the 2017 legislative session. There would also need to be an agreement between Wilmington

and Wrightsville Beach to allow the town to continue to receive the tax revenue from the store until the new one is constructed. County ABC CEO Marnina Queen said preserving the revenue for Wrightsville Beach was a top priority for the board. The current ABC Store at 6730 Wrightsville Ave. is 4,138 square feet and was built in 2001. The new store would have 6,500 square feet, as well as a loading dock and larger parking lot. The Wrightsville Avenue store is the third smallest of the nine stores in the county, but generates nearly 13 percent of the county’s total liquor sales revenue.

160 and 180 feet deep, from the PeeDee Aquifer below the surface. As part of a long-term process to address water quality issues in Wrightsville Beach, the town is evaluating its water system’s capacity, needs and issues, with proposals of working more closely with -- or outright joining -- the CFPUA water system. The town in 2014 established an ad-hoc committee to improve the local water and sewer system, which includes a study currently being conducted by Raleighbased engineering firm McKim & Creed. The ad-hoc committee was formed after residents complained of the water’s taste, smell and discoloration. After evaluating the system, the firm will present recommendations that consider five potential options for the town, each of which will come with challenges.

On one end, the town could purchase water from the neighboring CFPUA to supplement the town’s water supply from May to September, when use rises sharply. Other similar options could include the town buying water from the CFPUA to store until peak season or the town purchasing all of its water from the neighboring system. The study will also look at the value of the system to evaluate the benefits of selling the town’s water and sewer system to the CFPUA, which would then operate it. The firm will also laid out a “hybrid” plan that could see the town selling some assets on the mainland to CFPUA while continue its operations of the island system. Owens said the details of the study would likely be ready by August. Email terrylane@luminanews.

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fishing spots, including Hatteras next weekend. Run-Off ran off with a record $1,161,450 prize Saturday as it scored a wire-to-wire victory at the 59th annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. Run-Off weighed in a 533.8-pound blue marlin caught early Monday by angler Matt Hanley of Glen Allen, VA. Hanley’s catch stayed atop the standings the rest of the way. Rehab won $250,720 for finishing second with a 506-pound blue marlin caught Friday by Ryan Howard of Savannah, S.C. Rehab captain Nathan Shepard, Statesboro, teamed Howard and the mates to boat their catch in 75 minutes. Weldor ’s Ark, captained by Mike Taylor, Swansboro,

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development. Board members said they needed a survey of the new site before moving forward. Wrightsville Beach Mayor Bill Blair said the town is negotiating to keep its share of revenue from the ABC Store, which is one of a handful of commercial properties over the drawbridge that are part of the town’s tax base. So far just in 2017, the store has generated $420,577 in revenue for the town and is projected to top $600,000. While the State Street Co. was interested in the store’s current site, moving the store from it

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move forward. “We simply will need to know more about what this means,” said Blair, noting that any major deal with the CFPUA would likely require several public hearings. Notably, it will be important to know if tests by the Environmental Protection Agency and the N.C. Department of Environmental and Natural Resources show that the GenX contamination affected a town well, Blair said. The well is located near a storage aquifer used by the CFPUA, raising questions about whether there is some seepage into the Wrightsville Beach water supply. The Town of Wrightsville Beach’s water supply is drawn through nine wells, between

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For The Record Question and photos by Kennedy Meehan

Kids from all over are coming to Wrightsville Beach this summer for the variety of camps offered to kids. We asked kids at the cooking camp this week what their favorite thing about cooking is?

Georgie McGrath

Mark Graff

Andrew Graff

Isabella Webb

“So far we’ve learned about breakfast and salads, but making mac and cheese is my favorite.”

“It’s fun to make food. I’m looking forward to learning about making desserts.”

“In the kitchen, you can really do anything you want to do. Desserts are my favorites, especially brownies.”

Azra Basaga

Wilmington

“I like putting in spices and lots of different things.”

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“I like to make everything, but I really like decorating cakes.”

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New Hanover County Planning and Land Use Director Announces Retirement Chris Coudriet. “Chris O’Keefe has been an effective voice in our community for responsible development, planning for connectivity, and environmental stewardship. His knowledge and expertise will be missed, but this is an excellent opportunity for Chris and his career.” Among O’Keefe’s many accomplishments, he served as

Staff Report Chris O’Keefe, who has been New Hanover County’s Planning Director for 11 years and a valuable county employee for 27 years, will be retiring at the end of July, a county official said this week. “This is a big loss for the county,” said County Manager

principal planner for the county’s most recent CAMA Land Use Plan and directed the department through New Hanover County’s first Comprehensive Plan being developed and adopted. He led the county’s watershed management advisory board in protecting significant properties along the Intracoastal Waterway, tidal creeks and inland waterways. His

Weekend Police Report FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Melana Lee Bridges and Shatara Monique Jackson were cited with speeding.

Citations • Brandon Devon Brown, Laura Kay Berry, Ellen Mehler Steinberg, Evin Karl Eichelberger and Kathryn Rizzo Dattilo were cited with speeding. • Julien Armand Dubois, Alijah Thomas Charron, Adam Travis Charron and Lindsay Rose Decato were cited with seatbelt violations. • David James Faircloth was cited with fictitious tag and failure to register.

• Jimmy Seth Ball was cited with child abuse, driving while license revoked and fictitious tags. • Darin Cross, Ryan Register, Patrick Carter, John Diguardo, Jennifer Cooper, Chelsea Driehaus, Amanda Cook and Matthew Demetrious were cited with open container.

Warning tickets • James Ernest Sorgi and Brenda Kauffman Moore

• Shane Jerome Broom was cited with simple

were cited with speeding.

possession of Schedule VI narcotic.

leadership created an atmosphere of customer service excellence, transforming both the Planning and Inspections departments. “We’ve enjoyed working directly with Chris as he was consistently patient, listening to all viewpoints,” said Cape Fear Realtors Chief Operating Officer Shane Johnson. “Often issues arise that involve conflict, and Chris was a master at maintaining a calm approach and bringing together those that disagreed. He is truly a strong community leader and will be missed. We wish him and his family the best.” O’Keefe has accepted a position as director of planning and zoning for one of the four largest counties in Colorado. His last day with New Hanover County will be Friday, July 21. They praised O’Keefe, saying he was one of the key leaders that helped develop, write and gain approval of the county’s comprehensive plan. “It is a loss to the region to see Chris go,” said Cape Fear Realtors Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Steve Hobbs. “He has been a voice of reason and balance as the county grapples with growth.”

PUBLIC NOTICE The public will take notice that the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing beginning at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Monday, July 10, 2017 in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC to obtain public comment on the following: Public hearing to receive public input prior to submitting a Final Application for Coastal Water Access Grant Funds 2017-18. The project will consist of constructing handicap accessible restroom facilities at the Trolley Stop Park on South Lumina Avenue (behind Wings). The total grant amount will be $220,000. For additional information, contact Town Manager Tim Owens at 239-1770, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Arrests

• Sara E. Cable, John P. Gonzalez, Jackie J. Gantt,

• Kara Notario was charged with failure to appear in court and cited with driving while license revoked.

Jane M. Rippy and Carol L. Rudesill Brantley were cited with speeding. • Hunter R. Sutton was cited with driving while

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license revoked and no liability insurance.

Citations • Teresa Ann Kinlaw and Michael Anthony Ruiz were cited with driving while licensed revoked. • Brandon Allen Goodreau, Derek Steven Crum, Peter Thompson Shaw and Scott Wesley Perry were cited with seatbelt violation. • Collin Thomas Jackson, Hailey Joelle Huggins and Nicole Laura Smith were cited with

• Jane E. Biddle was cited with child restraint violation. • Joseph D. Bell was cited with child abuse and seatbelt violation. • Christina L. Allcox was cited with seatbelt violation. • Brian G. Shelburne and Blaike A. Newbury were cited with one way violation.

underage consumption. • Caitlin Grace Leith was cited with driving while licensed revoked and illegal passing. • Miranda Rose McCord, Hailey Denise Carroll,

• Mathew R. Inman was cited with improper equipment. • Darren Christopher Turner was cited with driving with license revoked.

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Editorial/Opinion Around the beach B y T e rry L a n e

The budget process for Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington and New Hanover County ended this week when both the city and county finished their budget process, while the town completed its process on June 8. Wr i g h t s v i l l e B e a c h ’s $13,457,087 budget will generate about $50,000 in additional revenue, even though the property tax rate will drop. Using a revenueneutral tax rate change, the town is dropping its tax rate down to $0.1244 per $100 of value, down from the 0.133 percent it collected last year. However, since property values are higher, the rate change will still bring in slightly more money. The proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate for the upcoming Fiscal Year is $0.1275 per $100 of value. Some of the significant expenditures for the town include: • • • • • • •

Beach renourishment $500,000 Pave Rec. Center Parking $40,000 Replace Fleet Garage AC $25,500 3 P o l i c e Ve h i c l e s $105,000 4 Pay Stations and Golf Cart $45,000 L i f e g u a r d Ve h i c l e $42,000 Lifeguard Personal Watercraft $14,500

The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners adopted

a $329.4 million general fund budget. The adopted budget is a 4.2% increase over the 2017 adopted budget. However, the budget includes the first property tax cut for county residents in 14 years. The tax rate will decrease by 8.5 percent, cutting property taxes by

The budget includes the first property tax cut for county residents in 14 years. The tax rate will decrease by 8.5 percent, cutting property taxes by 2.3 percent. 2.3 percent. For the fourth consecutive year, the county has also reduced the landfill tip fee from $50 to $48. New Hanover County Schools will receive an increase in funding from the county for the fifth year in a row, raising funding to $2,700 per student, which is above and beyond state and federal funding for students. Meanwhile, the city of Wilmington adopted a $217.4 million budget for 2017-2018. Among the budget highlights: • No property tax rate adjustment for general fund operations • P r o v i d e d a 3 %

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compensation increase for our workforce Incorporated a health insurance increase of $1 million city-wide Monthly stormwater fee increase of 45¢ - from $7.66 to $8.11 for the average home

Have your voice heard

Got something on your mind about Wrightsville Beach? Want to have your say? I am opening the “Around the Beach” column to guest writers from the Wrightsville Beach area. Business owners, clergy, politicians and students are all invited, but you don’t need a title, just an idea. I’ll even help you write if you think you could use the help. I’m willing to consider columns on almost any topic, under a few conditions. All topics must be local or regional. They also need to be neutral. No attacks on local politicians, organizations or businesses. No overt promotion of a business or a cause. It should present a somewhat balanced view, even if you are promoting one side of the issue. Of course, our Letters to the Editor section is also available if you only have a little, and not a lot, to say. If you’re interested, write me at terrylane@luminanews.com or call (910) 719-9180. I’d be happy to hear your ideas.

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Hook, Line & Sinker Winds and rough sea conditions hampering fishermen By Skylar Walters

During the summer months, anglers expect some wind, especially as the sea breeze kicks in during the heating of the day. What anglers don’t expect is an ongoing onslaught of gusty south west and southeast winds occurring for the bulk of any given day, as has been experienced for the majority of the past week and unfortunately looks to continue into the upcoming weekend. Water temperatures have remained consistent and are reading in the upper seventies, being slightly cooled due to the winds and choppy seas. Obviously these conditions impact those wishing to fish outside the inlets the most but the inshore and pier anglers are having to endure the winds as well, and fishing a day in gusty breezes is not all that enjoyable. Offshore, when boaters are able to venture out, the spanish mackerel bite has continued along the beaches in about 25 feet of water. Sight casting has proved difficult with the winds but trolling Clark Spoons and the like has still managed to trick a few fish. Anglers are also reporting some bluefish mixed in. Those looking for king mackerel have found a few fish in the five miles range, namely around the 5 Mile Box Cars but the better action for the larger fish along with more quantity has been in the ten to 20-mile range, with areas around the Dredge Wreck and 10 Mile Rock all producing some decent fishing. Anglers are also reporting a few more encounters with some dolphin in that range and that should continue to improve as we enter the warmer months. Schools of menhaden have been abundant in the waterway so finding enough bait for a live bait outing shouldn’t be much of a problem if you or someone you have onboard can throw a large net. If not then no worries, as

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2017 HURRICANE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The 2017 Hurricane Season is here and the Town needs your help. The Town of Wrightsville Beach is now taking applications for Hurricane Volunteers for the 2017 season. Applications can be picked up at the Wrightsville Beach Public Safety Facility Front Desk or downloaded from the Town’s website at: http://www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com/268/Human-Resources All volunteers are required to complete the 2017 application package. Applications will be accepted through June 28, 2017. The applications can be hand delivered to the Fire Department or emailed to grogers@towb.org. The Town will select individuals to serve in a variety of roles such as volunteering to assist with answering phones, providing assistance with public information, performing damage assessment, and assisting with distribution or logistics of recovery items in the event of a disaster.

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A volunteer orientation meeting will be held in the Public Safety Training Room at 6pm on June 28th located at 3 Bob Sawyer Drive. At this meeting, Town officials will further explain the role of volunteers and the process that may be followed if the Town experiences an event.

slow trolling dead baits, such as cigar minnows and spanish sardines has also worked well. Some anglers are also jigging live baits out of the bait pods they encounter off the beach and there’s not better way to “match the hatch” so to speak, than that. Bottom fishing continued to produce for grouper, snapper and triggerfish in water depths starting around 100 feet with better fishing being found in even deeper locations. With the water temperatures remaining very warm offshore, Gulf Stream fishing is hit or miss, but anglers fishing even the slightest temperature break or change are finding action with dolphin, a few wahoo and blackfin tuna and even some billfish. Along the surf and off the piers, live minnows have produced a few small flounder along with a few keeper red drum. Fresh shrimp is attracting a few small croakers along with some virginia mullet and an occasional pompano. Once the surf conditions settles down a little bit that will be a great time to head out as the churned up bottom will be having fish in a feeding mood. Inshore, anglers are reporting the flounder fishing continues to be good, with plenty of keeper fish being caught. The larger flounder are coming from the Carolina Beach areas and also the Cape Fear River but that’s not to say that anglers couldn’t find a doormat around Wrightsville Beach. Good locations to try are around the docks and the mouths of the deeper creeks where there is some decent water flow from the tides. Red drum fishing has also been good in these same areas. Anglers are having luck using both live bait, which is very plentiful, and also artificial baits, such as Gulp and DOA’s.

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Neighborhood 2017 Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament May 31-June 3, 2017, Wrightsville Beach Marina LEVEL 1 BILLFISH 1st place 2nd place 3rd place

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-719-9180 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES AMMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 574 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Regina Stukes to Self-Help Services Corporation, Trustee(s), dated the , and recorded in Book 3251, Page 39, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on June 27, 2017 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 335, Section 12, Walnut Hills Subdivision, as the same is shown on that certain survey plat thereof entitled “Performance Residential, Section 12, Walnut Hills” recorded in Map Book 32, at Page 202 in the office of the New Hanover County, North Carolina Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 326 Bountiful Lane, Castle Hayne, 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 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 deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, 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. 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. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1188409 (FC.FAY) June 15, June 22, 2017

will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door, in the City of WILMINGTON, NEW HANOVER County, North Carolina at 11:00 A.M. ON JUNE 27TH, 2017, 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 in the County of New Hanover and State of North Carolina, and being described as follows: BEING ALL OF Lot 2 in Marywood, as the same is shown and described on map thereof recorded in Map Book 19 at Page 82 in the office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, and in those Restrictive Covenants recorded in Book 1167 at Page 1364 and following pages in said Registry, and all amendments and supplements thereto; and being the same property having Tax ID Number R06216-005-003000 and described in the deed recorded in Book 3629 at Page 85 in said Registry.

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 of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. That an Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. N.C.G.S. 45-21.16(b)(2).

Said property being located at: 830 SHINN POINT ROAD, WILMINGTON, NC 28409 PRESENT RECORD OWNER BEING: WILLIAM STERLING VORUS, JR.

AMMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16-SP-836 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made WILLIAM VORUS AKA WILLIAM STERLING VORUS, JR. to JAMES C. BLAINE, Trustee(s), dated the 19TH day of DECEMBER, 2013 and recorded in BOOK 5789, PAGE 373, NEW HANOVER County Registry, North Carolina, Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of NEW HANOVER County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the statutory final assessment fee of forty-five cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. 7A-308 (a) (1), and any applicable county and/or state land transfer tax and/or revenue tax. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid, in cash or certified check, at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid, at that time he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. 45-21.30(d) and (e).

This the 30th day of May, 2017. Michael W. Strickland, as Attorney for and President of ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., Substitute Trustee 210 East Russell Street, Suite 104 Fayetteville, North Carolina

28301 (910) 483-3300 June 15, June 22, 2017

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 Administrator of the Estate of Patrizia Anna Denton (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 6th day of September 2017, 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 8th day of June 2017. Dana Joe Denton, Administrator 5004 Hunters Trail #8 Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Paul V. Ressler, deceased, are notified to present the same to Mark P. Ressler, Personal Representative of the Estate of Paul V. Ressler, to the address listed below on or before September 14, 2017 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said estate are asked to make immediate payment. This the 15th day of June, 2017 c/o Kara Gansmann, Attorney Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP Attorney for the Estate of Paul V. Ressler 319 N. 3rd Street, Suite 300 Wilmington, NC 28401 June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2017

of lake frontage. 5 bedrooms, 4½ baths, open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, office/lrg family room with patios and decks all overlooking the lake, No. 1 fairway & island green. Full refundable membership. Dramatically reduced. Priced well below recent appraisals. Owner/broker 910-233-2125

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Church Services NEAR THE BEACH LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.)

WRIGHTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 www.littlechapel.org Informal Worship Service at Beach Access No. 4: 8 a.m., May-September Early Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided.

Doug Lain, senior pastor 4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471 Worship Services: 8:30, 9:45, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH 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.

ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Patrick A. Keane 1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. en Español Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Masses: 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m. followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m.

ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND EPISCOPAL

BETH SIMCHA MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATION

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH

Congregational Leader/ Rabbi Marty Schilsky 7957 Market St. Wilmington, N.C. 28411 910-681-0117 Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday

John McIntyre, senior pastor

101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034

601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682

7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m.

The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector

Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10:10-11 a.m. Contemporary Service: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m

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