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Rookie lifeguard credits training in rescue, resuscitation By Daja Terry Intern
Photo by Daja Terry
Dani Stanfield-Tridico wielding her lifeguard gear at stand no. 4 on Wrightsville Beach on June 27. Ocean Rescue officials credited StanfieldTridico with rescuing a 10-year-old boy on June 21.
The anxiety of the day had died down as the afternoon rolled around on Thursday, June 21. A calm washed over Wrightsville Beach, and rookie lifeguard Dani Stanfield-Tridico watched over the people enjoying the water and sun. Within seconds, though, the newly trained rescuer had to put her skills to the test to save the life of a 10-year-old boy. “I’d gone into a zen mode,” Stanfield-Tridico said. “Just chilling, keeping tabs on everyone.” The waves were calm, and there had been no disturbances along her stretch of beach. A brother and sister were playing in the surf right in front of her stand at about 4 p.m. at beach access No. 1 when Stanfield-Tridico noticed that the boy went under. “I didn’t think anything was wrong at first,” she said. “Kids like to play like they’re dead all the time, so I didn’t immediately react.” When the boy’s sister looked worriedly over to their family sitting on the beach, though, Stanfield-Tridico knew to take action. “I didn’t think,” she said. “I remembered my training, and I n See RESCUE Page 2
Police continue to search for suspects in SUV that downed power line By Terry Lane Staff Writer
Police on Wednesday continued the search for the driver and passenger who fled an SUV after it struck and knocked over a power pole and cut electricity on Wrightsville Beach’s south end and Harbor Island for several hours on Saturday, June 23. On Monday, the Wrightsville Beach Police Department announced they issued arrest warrants for 29-year-old Matthew Branson, a white male from Thomasville, who is the registered owner of the champagne-colored Chevy Tahoe SUV and is believed to be the driver at the time of the crash, and 25-year-old Lacey Alexander, a white female from Monroe, who police believe to be the passenger. The wreck occurred around 4:30 p.m. Saturday on Waynick Boulevard near Arrindale Street. The Tahoe hit a dark blue BMW as the driver was attempting left turn. The collision left the BMW in the northbound lane with minor front-end and tire damage, while the female driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. After the collision, the Tahoe hit a power pole on Waynick Boulevard, splintering it in three pieces and leaving a live power n See SEARCH Page 2
Residents voice concerns to NCDOT over proposed Eastwood Road overpass By Hannah Leyva Contributing Writer
A major change is coming to the intersection of Eastwood and Military Cutoff roads, and dozens of the area’s residents and business owners had lots of questions for North Carolina Department of Transportation officials at the open house meeting they hosted Monday evening at College Acres Baptist Church. The latest proposal for the Eastwood Road overpass, which will eliminate all left turns at the busy intersection, now includes the construction of new extension road, Drysdale Drive, on the northwest corner of the intersection behind the Eastport residential neighborhood. In addition to providing a cut through for drivers trying to get from one of the major roads to the other, it could also serve as
Restaurants, hotels look to cope with untimely power outage By Terry Lane
the entrance to the proposed CenterPoint mixed-used development, which recently passed the Wilmington’s planning board and will soon be presented to city council. Though the Drysdale road extension, which will have at least two lanes on each side as well as a signal, would bring more vehicular traffic and noise behind their neighborhood, it isn’t the biggest concern of Eastport residents. “All of us are extremely concerned that the one entrance and exit in and out of our neighborhood onto Eastwood Road will be closed off [in this plan],” said Eastport resident Sadie Price. “That will leave us with just one way in and out of our neighborhood, and with that one we will only be able to turn right in and out of Military Cutoff. We feel like we’re trapped there.” Due to the elevated grade of the overpass, NCDOT will have to n See OVERPASS Page 6
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When the electricity went out in several areas of Wrightsville Beach on Saturday afternoon following a car wreck, several business owners found themselves in an unexpected costly predicament. With no power and, therefore, no electronic credit processing system or refrigeration, several restaurants were forced to close their doors, unexpectedly missing the lucrative Saturday night revenue. However, one hotel’s generator
made it the spot to be on the south end, welcoming locals looking for a reprieve from the heat. The hit to the restaurants’ bottom line was impactful enough to lead several to consider whether they can file a claim against the driver’s insurance. The driver, who Wrightsville Beach police believe to be 29-year-old Matthew Branson, a white male from Thomasville, fled the scene and is still being sought for arrest. (See separate story, this issue.) South Beach Grill owner John n See OUTAGE Page 3
As WB hosts national youth sailing championship, local sailor earns trip to world competition By Dan Bullard Contributing Writer
While this week’s 2018 US Sailing Youth Championships at the Carolina Yacht Club brought in sailors from as far away as Seattle and the Virgin Islands, a local Wrightsville Beach sailor took advantage of familiar territory, earning a spot in next month’s world championship. Chase Carraway, a recent graduate of Cape Fear Academy, finished second place in the Laser Radial class, the largest division in the competition that offer trophies in six divisions. The podium placement puts Carraway in next month’s Youth Sailing
World Championships in Corpus Christi, Texas. Racing on Wednesday concluded the four-day event that brought 145 of the top youth sailors from around the country to compete in six divisions. In addition to the Laser Radials, other divisions included: Singlehanded Dinghy – Laser Full Rig; Doublehanded Dinghy – International 420; Doublehanded Skiff – 29er; Multihull – Nacra 15; and the Windsurfing – Techno 293 Plus. Carraway wasn’t the only local sailor in the competition. Scott Harris finished 24th in the Laser Radial class that fielded 46 competitors.
In August, Carraway will travel to Germany to compete in another world-class regatta. Growing up learning to sail in the waters around Wrightsville Beach, Carraway has been racing competitively since he was eight years old. While this area is home for Carraway, he also works to improve his skills at the Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Carraway plans to attend Hobart and William Smith College in New York to continue to develop his skills in the sport and further his education. Harris has also sailed locally n See SAILING Page 5
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Wrightsville Beach native Chase Carraway competes in the 2018 US Sailing Youth Championships, hosted this week by the Carolina Yacht Club. Carraway earned a berth in the Youth Sailing World Championships after his second-place finish in the Laser Radial class.
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just did what I needed to do.” Stanfield-Tridico credits the training she underwent in the Wrightsville Beach Fire Department Ocean Rescue program that produces the lifeguards who line the Wrightsville Beach shore. Two months ago she would have never been able to do what she did that day, StanfieldTridico said, adding that it was fortunate that her training was still fresh in her mind. “The fire department beats it into you,” she said. “I was not as fit two months ago. I came from University of South Carolina, majoring in advertising and minoring in graphic design and Chinese. I had absolutely no experience in being a lifeguard. They completely transformed me.” Harnessing these newfound skills from the fire department’s program, she pulled the unconscious boy from the water. With blue lining his lips, she knew he was cyanic, meaning oxygen wasn’t getting to his lungs. She immediately used the five rescue breaths to resuscitate the 10-yearold boy. The rescue breaths are a new addition to the Ocean Rescue training for first response.
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“There was a blockage in his upper chest,” she said. “It was weird because I went into this meditative state. I knew just what to do.” With this being her first year as a lifeguard, Stanfield-Tridico said she is glad she was able to execute her training and save the life of the boy. “It’s a win for me. I’m proud of myself and I’m so grateful to the fire department,” she said. “They’re the heart and soul of our work. Without them, none of this would have been possible.” After Stanfield-Tridico resuscitated him, paramedics took the boy to the hospital, where he was responsive. The boy was taken to the hospital for examination but was released later that day. Ocean Rescue Capt. Jeremy Owens credited StanfieldTridico’s quick response and efforts for the positive outcome of the rescue. “It was a big moment for her. It was her first rescue and she did really well,” Owens said of Stanfield-Tridico. “By the time we got there, the boy was doing really well, he was responsive and talking with us.”
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line on the road. Repair crews worked until nearly midnight trying to repair the powerline, leaving the island’s south end and parts of Harbor Island without power until nearly midnight. Branson’s warrant lists several charges, including DWI, felony hit and run, felony littering, open container, possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, and failure to report accident. Alexander’s charges are for open container, possession of drug paraphernalia, and for failure to report an accident. Wrightsville Beach police said Branson and Alexander left the scene shortly after the car wreck and so far, have no photos or video that can show how they eluded detection. The SUV was found with heavy front-end damage in front of 130 Waynick Blvd., where it had hit and split a utility pole and caused power lines to fall across the boulevard. According to witnesses, a man and a woman were seen exiting the Tahoe and leaving the scene on foot. When police searched the vehicle, they found several open containers of alcohol as well as drug paraphernalia. Wrightsville Beach Police
Chief Dan House said the two could have gone to the beach or into a store or restaurant and used an Uber to get off the island later. However, Branson won’t be able to retrieve the Tahoe registered in his name until he turns himself in, police said. Additionally, Branson has been entered into the National Crime Information Center database, which will result in his arrest if his information is processed by law enforcement anywhere in the country. Wrightsville Beach police have requested law enforcement in Thomasville and Monroe to try to serve the warrants on the fugitive suspects, but as of Wednesday, the pair had not been arrested. Witnesses at the scene said that Alexander could have been injured in the crash, but no one matching her description received medical attention at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, police said. Police are also reviewing local camera feeds to see if they can find images of the suspects. The town’s camera at Wynn Plaza was not able to capture an image of the suspects, but police are working with merchants in the town’s central business district to see if any images of the suspects can be found.
Week of June 18 - June 24, 2018 Single & Multi-family Homes
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SALES TRENDS Pleasure Island 2842828449
Topsail Island 28445
Hampstead 28443
Leland 2845128479
Castle Hayne 28429
All of New Hanover County
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195
211
260
321
53
1,549
32
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23
3
27
31
7
157
45
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17
6
8
25
7
141
21
44
24
1
17
5
27
23
6
128
4
4
3
3
7
4
4
4
3
4
3
424
1,162
1,912
992
113
575
606
739
1,351
154
5,314
Downtown 28401
Central Wilmington 2840328405
Myrtle Grove/MJ 2840928412
Active Listings
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368
494
251
New Listings
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27
55
Under Contract
12
31
Sold Units
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Information provided by Chris Livengood, Vice President of Sales, Intracoastal Realty **Absorption gives you an idea of the number of months it will take for the current inventory to be sold out based on the last twelve months of sales. Note: This representation is based in whole, or in part, on data supplied by the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors (WRAR) Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Cape Fear Realtors nor their MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Cape Fear Realtors or their MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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Weekly Activity Calendar THURSDAY, JUNE 28
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WECT Sounds of Summer CONCERT SERIES Machine Gun Bring your picnics, lawn chairs and blankets for an evening of fun and music. Wrightsville Beach Park 6:30 p.m.
SATIURDAY, JUNE 30 Local Heritage Program: Shipwreck! Civil war wrecks off our coast An illustrated talk with artifacts, this program is geared toward all ages with artifacts that can be handled and inspected. Wrightsville Beach Museum of History 3:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, JULY 1 NC Symphony Orchestra Stars & Stripes Concert Celebrate the USA on its birthday with patriotic favorites and highspirited classics. Wilson Arts Center 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY, JULY 2 Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market Offering fresh and local produce, plus flowers, crafts, bread and other baked items, herbs, dairy products, meat and seafood Seawater Lane at the Wrightsville Beach municipal grounds 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Wilmington 4th of July Celebration Live music with fireworks beginning at 9:05 p.m. Downtown Wilmington Riverfront Park 6:00 p.m. FUNDRAISER: The Battle for Independence 5K and 1-Mile Run Proceeds benefit Step Up for Soldiers. The Point at Barclay Wilmington 7:30 a.m. NC Fourth of July Festival All day various activities. Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. Downtown Southport 7:00am – 9:pm
Town of Wrightsville Beach, NC BOARD OF ALDERMEN PUBLIC NOTICE FEMA Flood Maps and Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance adoption The public shall take notice that the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 or as soon thereafter, in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC, to discuss the following: • Consideration of adoption of the new changes to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. • Consideration of adoption of the new FEMA Flood Maps.
• Board of Aldermen meeting, 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Town Hall Council Chambers, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC • Flood maps can be viewed digitally at http://fris.nc.gov/fris/
A representation of the proposed flood data and new flood maps can be viewed digitally at http://fris.nc.gov/fris/ or at Town Hall in the Planning and Inspections Department. This meeting will be the last opportunity for the public to comment before the final adoption process. Any questions about the ordinance, maps, or the adoption process may be directed to Tony Wilson at 910-239-1746 or twilson@towb.org.
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Andrews, who was forced to shut down the restaurant just as the busy Saturday night crowd was filing in, said he was talking with other merchants to see how they could get compensated for their loses. “If we can be made while, I will take every option to make it happen,” Andrews said. “We’re discussing with other merchants the possibility of joining forces and making a claim against the car insurance carrier.” Andrews said the burden of the power outage, which lasted from about 4:30 p.m. to nearly midnight, wouldn’t just be felt by him, but also by the staff. “Most are college students and they aren’t able to budget the way a business does,” Andrews said. “They’re the ones hurt the most. It’s unfair.” After losing power for three hours, Banks Channel tried to reopen, only to have another outage with a full restaurant and bar on Saturday evening, interrupting operations enough to force the owners to close again. “This hurts in a big way. As a new business owner, this was detrimental to us, we count on the money from the summer in order to get through the leaner times in the winter,”co-owner Ashley Adams said. “We had to turn aways guests at the end of the night, including a wedding party.” The outage put Banks Channels in the difficult position of whether to close, not only losing business, but potentially aggravating customers. “It was a hard decision to have to make, but we had to have the best interest of our patrons and staff in mind,” said Banks Channel co-owner Doug Baker. “People couldn’t see. It could have been dangerous. There was no guarantee the power wasn’t going to go off again.” Restaurant owners said the situation was in some ways worse than storms and weather-related disruptions to tourism, since that can usually be forecast, with adjustments to staffing and inventory. The unexpected outage hit right as the restaurants were fully staffed, with full inventories. “The timing could not have been worse,” Andrews said. However, while other local businesses thirst for electricity, the recently-added 625 kilowatt, diesel powered generator at the Blockade Runner helped fuel a record Saturday night for the hotel’s East restaurant. Owner Bill Baggett added the generator to the hotel last year after several years of planning.
He said the five-day outage that occurred after 1996’s Hurricane Fran demonstrated the need for the generator. Switching on 15 seconds after the outage first occurred, the generator kept the hotel’s air conditioners running, which Baggett said was crucial to battle humidity and prevent mold in the rooms. But on Saturday, the generator also fueled a record crowd at the hotel, with many neighbors coming in for relief from the heat. “A lot of locals came by to get a taste of the ‘angel’s breath,’” said Baggett, referring to a nickname for air conditioning. “We were the only restaurant open on this side of the island and we had a banner night.” With the success of the generator, Baggett said he hopes it shows town officials that the Blockade Runner could be a
potential site for town staff in the event of a hurricane evacuation. Hurricane plans usually include staff staying at a nearby hotel off the island. And while the outage caused big problems for several business owners, some reported big support from the community as well. Andrews said that restaurant owner Jim Radle, whose 22 North did not lose power, offered to store food in his restaurants refrigerator. “When one business here is affected, everyone reaches out,” Andrews said. That support was also seen on social media, as locals came in droves to South Beach Grill to show their support on Sunday. “We broke just about every record for Sunday,” Andrews said. “We’re focusing on the positive outpouring of support we received.”
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Special Pedals BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, June 30 What: $10 BBQ Dinner Plates will be sold via pick up for you to take home and eat with your family. Where: Pick up plates at 130 Hooker Rd; Wilmington, NC When: Pick up will begin at 3pm and end at 7pm. BBQ plates include a large portion of BBQ, baked beans, potato salad, and a roll.
IMPORTANT DATES Thursday, June 28
Wrightsville Beach Board of Adjustment Meeting, Town Council Chamber, 5:00 p.m. Monday, July
Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting, Town Council Chamber, 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 3
Wrightsville Beach Planning Board Meeting, Town Council Chamber, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 All municipal and county offices closed for Independence Day
MONDAY, JUNE 18 • Melissa Gail Jones was charged with expired registration card/tag, no operators license, fugitive warrant.
TUESDAY, JUNE 19 • Jennifer Marie Fisk was charged with unauthorized use of motor vehicle. • Gloria Rodriguez was charged with order for arrest.
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• Karen Atkins Lloyd was charged with DWI.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20
CAMA LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
• Kathryn Marie Clark was charged with DWI.
FRIDAY, JUNE 22 • Karon Quocanh Tran was charged with driving during revocation. • Garrison Coker Sansbury was charged with DWI, speeding. • Daniel Lee Goff was charged with driving during revocation. • Adam Robert List was charged with possession of cocaine, resisting a public officer, transporting spiritous liquor.
SATURDAY, JUNE 23 • Travis Dale Lawrence was charged with possess cocaine, maintain vehicle for narcotics, possess drug paraphernalia, possess marijuana paraphernalia, possess marijuana, DWI, driving while license revoked.
SUNDAY, JUNE 24 • Nicole Jessica Murufo was charged with possess cocaine, maintain vehicle for narcotics, possess drug paraphernalia, possess marijuana paraphernalia, possess marijuana. • Nicholas John Randise was charged with intoxicated and disruptive. • Daniel Pavlovich Girich was charged with carry concealed gun, DWI, open container after consuming, littering.
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 5:30 pm, to review adoption of the Town of Wrightsville Beach CAMA Land Use Plan Update. The meeting will be held in the Town Hall Council Chambers located at 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. Following the public hearing, the Board of Aldermen will consider adoption of the CAMA Land Use Plan Update. Once adopted, the plan will be submitted to the Coastal Resources Commission for certification. Written objections, comments, or statements of support must be received by the Division of Coastal Management’s District Planner, Mike Christenbury, 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405, no later than 30 calendar days after local adoption of the plan. Further information can be obtained by contacting the District Planner at 910/796-7215. Copies of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan are available for review by the public at the Wrightsville Beach Town Hall, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC, during normal office hours. The public is encouraged to review the CAMA Land Use Plan Update and to attend the public hearing. For additional information, please contact Tony Wilson at 910/256-7937 or twilson@towb.org. Additionally, information relating to the preparation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan is available at http://www.planwrightsvillebeach.com/.
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Adopted Budget Saves Taxpayer Money and Makes Strategic Investments County Manager’s Message By Chris Coudriet New Hanover County Manager New Hanover County’s newlyadopted budget leaves more money in taxpayers’ pockets – $5.1 million to be exact – all while increasing funding for our public schools, adding more resources for school safety and mental health, supporting initiatives to help fight the opioid crisis, and making strategic economic development investments to improve our county. The fiscal year (FY) 2018-19 budget was adopted unanimously by the Board of Commissioners on Monday, June 4 and will begin on July 1. It is a direct reflection of the commissioners’ priorities, and puts the county’s strategic plan into action. The adopted general fund budget is $332.9 million, a 1.9 percent increase over the revised FY 18 budget, as well as a fire district fund of $15.4 million and Environmental Management fund for recycling and solid waste of $23.5 million. The budget includes an ad valorem tax rate of 55.5 cents per $100 of value, which is a 1.5 cent tax cut and is the second straight year of tax cuts for the county (last year’s was a 1.38 cent tax cut). The combined savings for the county’s taxpayers over these two years will be nearly $9.8 million. That’s a significant savings, and I am pleased that this budget meets the board’s priorities and the needs of our community while also cutting taxes and saving our citizens money. I have included several key components of this year’s budget below, and you can also view the adopted budget in brief on the county’s website.
Investments In Education
New Hanover County’s Commissioners are committed to funding the public school system over and above what the state provides. These funds are not mandated; instead, they are a means to help ensure our children have the best opportunities to learn and grow. It’s important to note that New Hanover County is in the top 10 percent in the state for local public school support. Since FY 14, the county has increased public school funding from $86.7 million to $108.7 million in FY 19. That’s an increase of more than 25 percent, while the school district’s population has grown by 7.54 percent during those five years. This year’s budget is fully funding the Board of Education’s request of $2,800 per pupil, $3.696 million in capital, and $487,422 for the second-year pilot expansion of pre-K classes for 45 children. It also includes $26.2 million of debt service payments for the school system. In addition, the FY 19 budget includes $26.4 million in support for Cape Fear Community College, including $15.5 million in debt service. Publicly supported education is an important element in the success of this community, and our commissioners have shown their commitment again in this year’s budget.
Investments In School Safety
In February, Chairman Woody White convened a school safety roundtable with local leaders to discuss the safety of our schools.
This meeting helped to inform and identify the gaps and needs in our schools, and resulted in an additional $1 million in this year’s budget for school mental health, safety and personal health resources. This investment includes one additional school detective to address school threats and five additional school resource officers (SROs) from the Sheriff’s Office. There will now be three dedicated SROs at each high school, at least one SRO at each middle school, and shared coverage at all elementary schools in the county. Funding for three additional school-based mental health therapists will provide access to mental health services for students at all public schools. This will increase the number of therapists from 13 to 16, in addition to the existing counselors and social workers in the school. Two school nurses will also be added, so every public school has a nurse onsite for at least 30 hours each week. Conversations will continue around how to improve school safety and access to mental health resources for students, but these new positions are a significant step to help ensure our students remain safe and well.
Investments To Address The Opioid Crisis
The opioid crisis is affecting so many in our community and it has become a priority of commissioners to address this crisis through evidence-based programs and investments in public safety. The FY 19 budget includes $100,000 for a federal prosecutor in the District Attorney’s Office to focus on local cases related to gangs and drug charges. It also includes debt service payments for the construction of Trillium Health Resources’ Healing Place facility that will serve men with substance abuse disorders and $315,360 for TIDES, an evidence-based program to treat pregnant women addicted to substances. In addition, the county will continue funding $265,000 for Leading Into New Communities, Inc.’s (LINC, Inc’s.) treatment and diversion program for men and women.
I hate we have this problem in our community but I am glad we have a board that supports solutions.
Investments In Economic Development
Economic development remains a strategic priority for the county. In FY 19, we will move into the second phase of Project Grace with a request for proposals and financial analysis, as well as a space allocation and concept design for the existing Cape Fear Museum site to be converted into a collections and research center. In addition, county-owned land on Blue Clay Road will be analyzed for its site suitability to establish a private sector business park. The county is also investing $430,000 for economic development agencies and partners, $100,000 in performance-based incentive payments to Fortron, a 50-50 cost share with the City of Wilmington for a workforce housing staff position, and $875,000 in capital investments that include fire flow to the U.S. 421 corridor, a Wrightsville Beach infrastructure improvement near Johnny Mercer’s Pier, and a Wave Transit compressed natural gas bus match of funds. This funding will help encourage private investment, bring more diverse and higher-wage jobs, and create an environment for our community to thrive. In addition to these important elements of the budget, commissioners increased their investment in county employees by providing a market and merit salary increase, and implementing a living wage standard. This ensures that full-time employees will earn a minimum of $31,200 per year, or no less than $15 an hour for authorized, part-time standard-hour employees. This increase helps to reinforce that our employees remain our greatest asset. Our community is growing, and the investments we make today matter for our future. I believe this budget is a clear reflection of the commissioners’ priorities and the community’s needs and puts the county’s strategic plan into action to move us forward.
Independence Day Celebration offered to residents of the Landfall Community & Country Club of Landfall Members Landfall Realty is proud to participate in the annual Landfall 4th of July celebration. The community and the Country Club of Landfall offer old fashioned fun for residents and members of all ages. Starting with the fireworks display on July 3rd shooting over the Nicklaus Driving Range, many residents can watch the show right from their own porch or join their neighbors at the Landfall Clubhouse. Kids can enjoy tons of games and inflatables while they anticipate the start of the fireworks. July 4th begins with a vehicle parade featuring antique and classic cars all decorated in red, white and blue. The kids’ parade brings up the rear with bikes, wagons and carriages. Following the parade, everyone
enjoys a cookout, cake eating contest and kid games to include the fan favorite dunking booth. This event truly sets this community apart. Any of the Landfall Realty brokers would be happy to provide a tour of
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Nearshore & Offshore Fishing Report By Capt. Jesse Gawlik Ocean Stinger Fishing Charters
Nearshore: Spanish Mackerel bite has been good early morning and evening, being the best times. 25 ft - 45 ft of water has been best. Pay close attention to the tides. Fishing the rising tides has been good the last few days. Trolling using #1 planners and 00 Clarkspoons have been working great. Best colors are sliver/chartreuse solid sliver, pink/sliver rigged on long (40ft) flloro carbon leaders (20 lbs test). We caught the most Spanish Mackerel while setting our lines way back from the boat. King Mackerel bite
has been successful this past week. Fisherman can find kings by searching for suspended bait marks and fishing over ledges and drop offs. Running Drone spoons on #8 planners tide to 50 ft 100 lbs test leaders and trolling at (5-7 knots) We have been catching a good number of kings in the 10-12 miles range. Offshore: We have been catching Mahi is good numbers. Must of the Mahi have been in the range of 10-20 lbs. You can find the Mahi in 90 ft-110 ft of water or about 25 - 30 miles offshore. Tr o l l i n g r i g g e d
Catch of the Week
RJ Beckinworth, with first mate Alex Benson and Dan Beckenworth, caught a 40 lbs Mahi on a Green and White Islander rigged with a Ballyhoo in the Gulf Stream .
ballyhoo on small skirt rigs. Hot colors are blue/white, white/ green, purple/white islanders. Gulfstream: The Mahi and Tuna (blackfin) bite are GREAT!! We are running 50-55 miles off of Wrightsville Beach to 18-22 fathoms to catch mahi. Small ballyhoo rigged on small jr. Islanders and Sea Witch’s on the outriggers will put fish in the boat. We are trolling small baits while mahi fishing. The best lure is a blue/white jr islander rigged with a small ballyhoo. Wahoo bite has slowed down a bit. But they can still be caught using Pink/white Black/purple Ilanders rigged with large ballyhoo are producing nice fish. Must Wahoo have been caught on #3 planner early in the morning and #8 planner the afternoon. The Black Tuna bite has been steady in 20 – 30 fathoms. Pulling small skirts rigged with small ballyhoo. The best colors have been green/white/ blue, blue/white on outriggers has been working best. These lures should be set in the choppy water 100 ft – 200 ft back. Capt. Jesse Gawlik of Ocean Stinger Fishing Charters operates out of the Bridge Tender Marina at 1418 Airlie Rd. in Wilmington, just before the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge. Contact him at 910-777-9734 or oceanstingercharters@gmail. com
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with the Carolina Yacht Club and travels with Carraway on weekends throughout the year to participate in the sailing program at Lauderdale Yacht Club. Skip Sawin of Charleston, S.C. said that he values the time spent travelling with his son to these events. His son, Lucas, sails with Carraway and Harris at Lauderdale Yacht Club. Lucas has participated in the SAYRA Open for several years, traditionally held the first weekend in August at the Carolina Yacht Club. The conditions on Sunday and Monday off Wrightsville Beach varied in their own way as sailors from around the country battled the heat and humidity,
and the strong winds and waves on Sunday. The seabreeze made for great sailing on Sunday with 13 to 18 knots and the top of the fleets took full advantage. The heat and humidity was slightly less of a factor on Monday, but the wind conditions fluctuated c o n s i d e r a b l y. Overcast in the morning with an offshore breeze died at the end of the first race of the day. The sea breeze filled in later in the day bringing 8 to 10 knots and great ocean conditions. On the last day some races were able to get underway, but
Photos by Barbara Ann Howard
a lull in sea breeze halted racing mid-day. Carolina Yacht Club general manager Kevin Smith said that it was great practice for his staff to cater an event of this magnitude, providing sailors with breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day of the event.
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build a retaining wall where the Eastport neighborhood’s current opening to Eastwood is. In addition to being a way for cars to get in and out, residents also use the sidewalks there to walk to and from Mayfaire and other nearby places. “[City officials] always talk about how they want encourage more people to walk so there’s less traffic, but this would take away pedestrian access and force us to drive, which would put more cars on the road,” said Eloise Eller, another Eastport
resident who said she often walks to the nearby Food Lion and other places to buy things. “We’re not angry people, we just want another access. We just don’t like being landlocked in an area that is already overcrowded.” Price and Eller, who also pointed out that emergency vehicles would also have a harder time getting into the neighborhood if there was only one way in, voiced their concerns to Mike Bass, the NCDOT’s project manager. “We’re looking at another possible ingress and egress for Eastport, but we’re not sure yet where that will be, and we’re still evaluating extra pedestrian
facilities,” Bass said, noting the plans were still in a phase where change is possible. “We’re hoping to get enough comments and see where adjustments can be made.” Wilmington City Council member Kevin O’Grady, who was at Monday’s open house, said he’s also concerned about Eastport only having one access point. He’s also skeptical about how the overpass design, which, due to the elimination of all left turns, would force people to drive at least a block to the next traffic light to make a U-turn, would help alleviate congestion. “They tell me this [overpass] will be operating at a highway
level, but I haven’t seen the numbers that show that. I’ve asked for them, and they haven’t been able to give them to me,” said O’Grady. “Trying to eliminate turns is probably the only answer at this intersection, but that doesn’t mean it’s right. I am not convinced the numbers are there.” O’Grady and Paul Lawler, who was also present Monday night, were the only two council members to vote against The Avenue, a large mixed-use development that was approved by city council earlier this month. O’Grady had questions about the traffic for that project (an overpass is also being proposed for the intersection
of Military Cutoff and Market Street, which is close to The Avenue’s site) and said he’ll have similar questions when the CenterPoint development is up for a vote. “I will be asking for those numbers,” O’Grady said. “It doesn’t seem like they take these new developments into consideration when building these roads.” If the current proposed plan is followed, the new Drysdale Road will be built first and be put in regardless of whether or not the CenterPoint development is approved, according to Bass of the NCDOT. The current project schedule, which is subject to change, has right of
way purchases beginning next year and construction beginning in 2021. The project’s budget is $22.5 million and is already funded through state and local measures. Comments to the NCDOT regarding the proposal can be emailed to Bass at mlbass@ncdot. gov or written and mailed to: Michael Bass, Project Manager, 5501 Barbados Boulevard, Castle Hayne, NC 28429. Comments must be submitted by July 16, 2018. More information on the project can be found by visiting www.ncdot.gov/ projects/publicmeetings and searching for TIP Project U-5710.
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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-719-9180 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY File No. 17-SP-0211 New Hanover County, North Carolina Under and by virtue of the Declaration recorded in Book 1236, Page 0125, New Hanover County Register of Deeds, and the provisions of Chapter 47C of the North Carolina General Statutes, and because of the Respondents’ failure to pay assessments duly assessed by Sands at Carolina Beach Condominiums, III Owners, Inc. (“Association”) as shown by the Claim of Lien for Assessments filed on November 8, 2016, File No. 16-M-1285, in the Office of the New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court, and pursuant to an Order Allowing Foreclosure of Claim of Lien for Assessments entered by the New Hanover County Clerk of Court on April 26, 2017, the undersigned Trustee will expose for public sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, at 12:00 Noon on the 11th day of July 2018, at the Courthouse door, New Hanover County Judicial Building, 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, the following property (including any improvements thereon) located in New Hanover County, North Carolina: BEING ALL of Unit 1-D, Building 2, of Sands at Carolina Beach Condominium, III, a condominium project, as the same is shown and described on a map thereof recorded in Condominium Plat Book 4, at Pages 63
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through 65, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Also commonly known as 603 Carolina Beach Avenue South, Apt. 1-D, Sands III, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-6319. The record owners of the abovedescribed real property as reflected by the records of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds ten (10) days prior to posting the Notice are William Burks and wife, Maria Burks. The above-described property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” and is subject to any and all superior mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, unpaid taxes, easements, conditions, restrictions, and other matters of record, including, but not limited to, Deeds of Trust recorded in Book 4889, Page 2178, of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds. The successful bidder will be required to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders a deed for the property. If for any reason the Trustee does not tender a deed for the property, the successful bidder’s sole remedy shall be a return of the deposit.
To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) units, you are hereby notified of the following: (a) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to § 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold; and (b) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of the termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least ten (10) days, but not more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. THE UNDERSIGNED IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This the 11th day of June 2018. Charles D. Meier, Trustee N. C. State Bar No. 13039 MARSHALL, WILLIAMS & GOR-
HAM, L.L.P. 14 South Fifth Street Post Office Drawer 2088 Wilmington, NC 28402-2088 Telephone: (910) 763-9891; Ext. 214 Facsimile: (910) 343-8604 E-Mail: cdm@mwglaw.com June 28 & July 5, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 18 E 000677 Having qualified as Administrator of the ESTATE OF DAVID HEBER PLANK JR deceased of Wilmington, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 1ST day of October 2018, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at c/o the MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC, 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28403. This the 28th day of June, 2018.
PRISCILLA A. ADAMS, ADMINISTRATOR ESTATE OF DAVID HEBER PLANK JR James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 18 E 000677 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ANNE DOSHER READ CO-EXECUTORS’ NOTICE Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Anne Dosher Read of Charleston, South Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said Anne Dosher Read to present them to the undersigned at the law office of Thomas J. Morgan, 19 North Fifth Avenue, Wilmington, NC on or before September 21, 2018, that being three (3) months from the first date of publication of this Notice or same shall be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate
payment. This the 21st day of June, 2018. Thomas Lee Read, Jr. and William Sterling Dosher Read Co-Executors of the Estate of Anne Dosher Read c/o THOMAS J. MORGAN Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1388 Wilmington, N. C. 28402 June 21, 28 & July 5, 12, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the ESTATE OF NANCY LEE LOWERS deceased of Wilmington, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 10TH day of September 2018, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 6500 Parkshore Drive, Wilmington NC 28409.
June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Nancy J. Ferguson, late, of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them in care of Jerry A. Mannen, Jr., Registered Process Agent, at 102 N. Fifth Ave., Wilmington, NC 28402, on or before September 7, 2018, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 7th day of June, 2018. Joseph Robert Cirvello, Executor of the Estate of Nancy J. Ferguson Jerry A. Mannen, JR. YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018
This the 7th day of June, 2018.
FOR SALE
CHARLES R. LOWERS, ADMINISTRATOR ESTATE OF NANCY LEE LOWERS
Oleander Memorial Gardens, 2 cemetery plots, Oak Gardens Section, lot #69, graves B-2 &3, near Sunrise Mausoleum. Asking $7,000. total. Seller will pay transfer fee to Oleander Gardens. 910-458-9953.
James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Ste 102 Wilmington, NC 28403
Church Services NEAR THE BEACH LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 www.littlechapel.org Early Worship: 8:00 a.m. Beach Access 4 Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. BETH SIMCHA MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATION Congregational Leader/ Rabbi Marty Schilsky 7957 Market St. Wilmington, N.C. 28411 910-681-0117 Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday
WRIGHTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Doug Lain, senior pastor 4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471 Jazz Worship Service 7:00 p.m. Worship Services: 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Patrick A. Keane 1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. en Español Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Masses: 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m. followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m.
ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Trent Watts 209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471 Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Tuesday – Friday, noon. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH John McIntyre, senior pastor 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 Jazz Worship: Thursday Evening 7:00 p.m. Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10:10-11 a.m. Contemporary Service: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m
ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND EPISCOPAL The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector 101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m.
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