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Upgrades to the Dockside Restaurant and Marina parking lot on Airlie Road were OK’d Jan. 4 when the Wilmington Planning Commission approved two separate zoning proposals that will bring the issue to the city council. However, the commission’s chair was the lone vote against one of the rezoning proposals, echoing some neighbors’ concerns about density in the area. By approving both a special use permit and a conditional residential rezoning for the properties at 1303 and 1308 Airlie Road that include a gravel parking lot for the restaurant, the ownership group of Dockside will again try to convince the Wilmington City Council to approve the project, which they said is needed for safety and convenience. Jason Thompson, who

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From Minnie Evans to Romare Bearden, celebrated state artists were paid a living homage last weekend during the inaugural Art of the Bloom, a creative floral exhibition presented by the Cameron Art Museum and the New Hanover Garden Club. Art of the Bloom at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort was the Wilmington area’s inaugural exhibition of floral arrangements inspired by art. The Cameron Art Museum transported 30 pieces from its vault for a brief staycation at the resort while local garden clubs and floral designers were commissioned to create floral pairings to match the art. A blind drawing n See FLORAL Page 2

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The 2016 Lumina News Person of the Year Chris Wilshire with his wife, Jamie, and sons, Aidan, 13, Case, 7, and Eason, 4.

Art inspires floral arrangements in WB exhibit

When a 600-pound boat propeller needed to be replaced, not many divers in the region knew how to accomplish the task. But local diver Chris Wilshire devised a pulley system that allowed him and a helper to successfully mount the propeller to the boat. “No one knows how he did it,” said Wilshire’s wife, Jamie. “If there’s ever a problem, all our friends call Chris, they know he’ll know how to figure it out.” Problem solving is one of Wilshire’s qualities. And for the problem he solved on April 28, 2016, in Wrightsville Beach, Wilshire is the 2016 Lumina News Person of the Year. On

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Harbor Island Garden Club members Dot Balkcum, left, and Patti Jacaruso, right, discuss their entry during the Art of the Bloom preview party Thursday, Jan. 5 at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. Their arrangement was inspired by an untitled abstract oil painting by Will Henry Stevens from the Cameron Art Museum’s collection.

A derelict commercial building in Harbor Island’s business district may be coming down to make room for parking. An owner of Poe’s Tavern on Old Causeway Drive told the board of aldermen that he planned to buy the neighboring building, former home of the Middle of the Island restaurant, and demolish it. In an email sent to the aldermen Jan. 10, Rusty Bennett, co-owner of Poe’s Tavern, said he was negotiating to purchase the building where the Middle of the Island restaurant operated for more than 40 years. Bennett told the board his plan was to put a pervious surface parking lot of gravel or oyster shell for patrons of Poe’s Tavern. The building has been empty for nearly a decade. The proposal comes as the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen is set to evaluate new parking restrictions for the town that could extend pay parking across the island and construct new spaces on Old Causeway Drive. The board will conduct a workshop on parking on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 3:30 p.m., where several proposals will be discussed in a format n See MOI Page 2

Surf shop makes snow to host WB snowboard day By Terry Lane Staff Writer

With possible snow forecast for last weekend, Wrightsville Beach’s South End Surf Shop was preparing to reprise the unique event it threw during the town’s last snowstorm four years ago. But when the snow didn’t fall, some local residents found that conditions were right to make it. Thus, the surf shop hosted its second ever snowboarding event Jan. 8, the Rail Jam, where local snowboard enthusiasts brought out their gear and

got in a few runs before the coastal conditions melted the snow. About 10 snowboarders brought their boots, jackets and boards to South End Surf Shop for runs over both the ramp and the rail on snow artificially made by friends of shop owner Jeff DeGroote. “It’s unique to have snowboarding here at the beach,” DeGroote said. “It was a fun novelty that brought out a lot of people from the neighborhood.” DeGroote said that going into the weekend, they n See SNOWBOARD Page 2

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Several snowboarders in the Wrightsville Beach area came to South End Surf Shop on Sunday, Jan. 8 as the subfreezing temperatures allowed the shop owner to make and blow his own snow.

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that Thursday afternoon at Wrightsville Marina, Wilshire recognized a dangerous situation and took immediate action that helped protect both the people and the property at the marina. At about 2:30 p.m., the typically calm marina suddenly came under gunfire when two young men were firing a 30-calibre rifle for target practice on a nearby spoil island. The brush and trees weren’t enough to stop the high-powered rounds from coming into the marina, hitting boats and striking dangerously close to people. Wilshire, a former Marine with two tours of duty in Afghanistan, knew how close the rounds were and took action, swimming 100 yards under the gunfire to confront the shooters and end the situation. One man was charged for damaging property. Wilshire said neither understood the danger of what they thought was simply target practice. “It was a very busy area and I would have hoped that anyone would have done it,” Wilshire said after receiving the accolade. The story was one of Lumina News’ most popular of 2016, as readers rushed to Facebook to express their praise for Wilshire’s actions. Jamie Wilshire noted it created some fame for him around town. “All my girlfriends said, ‘He is so brave,’” she said. “He’s just that type of guy that will jump into any situation and not think twice. He knew what to do.”

Like a firefighter, police officer or EMT, Wilshire sprang into action to help end a dangerous threat to ordinary people. Wilshire isn’t an employee of the town, or even a resident, but his actions were some of the most positive to impact the town. “He’s definitely the kind of guy you want on your side,” s a i d J e ff S a u n d e r s , w h o employs Wilshire as a diver. O r i g i n a l l y f r o m We s t Virginia, Wilshire and Jamie, former high school sweethearts, live in Wilmington with their three sons: Aidan, 13, Case, 7, and Eason, 4. The family has been here for more than a decade, attracted by the outdoor lifestyles and the strong community. While diving is his passion, Wilshire said hunting, fishing and skiing are some of his other favorite pastimes, noting that the mountains are the only other place he’d like to live outside of this area. Wilshire said he’s had a passion for diving all his life, with Jaime noting there are pictures of him as a child in the pool with a scuba tank. He plans to introduce his sons to diving, as Aidan has already had a “really fun” experience breathing through a regulator. “They’ll definitely dive at some point,” he said of his sons. Wilshire worked as a diver in the Marine Corps and one day wants to expand his service into his own diving business while continuing to make roots in the community. “Wrightsville Beach is a big, close-knit community and it’s great to be a part of it,” he said. Email terrylane@luminanews.com

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represented Dockside owners at the meeting, said the owners had made several new changes to help meet neighbors’ concerns. From the first proposal two years ago, the property owners have reduced the scope of the project from a parking lot with 93 spaces along with three residential units to one of 80 spaces, with two additional residential units. “Everything they told us they want to see is in this plan,” Thompson said. Planning commission members praised both Dockside’s ownership group and neighbors for appearing to find a compromise in the neighborhood development debate that last ended with

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determined which works of art local designers would use for inspiration. Barb Bittler, president of the New Hanover Garden Club, said she hoped her creative idea could draw national attention. Motivated by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts’ acclaimed Art in Bloom showcase, which celebrated its 40th annual presentation in spring 2016, Bittler said it was time to liven up some of Wilmington’s finest work. Bittler asked Jayme Bednarczyk, the associate director of philanthropy for the Cameron Art Museum, to “plant the seed” for the idea. Bednarczyk worked with local sponsors, floral aficionados and art enthusiasts to help curate the cardinal event, which she hopes will be the first of many. “If we can change one person’s idea of art and interpretation, then we’ve been successful,” she said. Live workshops, celebrated artists and an array of presentations were on display throughout the four-day-long experience. Local floral designer Brittney Wells was awarded best in show for her live flora interpretation of “The Conversation,” a renowned Romare Bearden piece that illustrates runaway slaves traveling the

that doesn’t require board votes, but does allow for it. Town manager Tim Owens said instead of a vote, the workshop will likely result in directions for the staff to

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denser residential zoning in the Wrightsville Sound area. “From R-5 to R-15 is a quantum leap in regards to density,” Parker said. Like other neighbors have in the past, Parker said the proposed upgrades to Dockside parking was welcome. The gravel parking lot has no lanes marking traffic, is crowded with pedestrians at peak hours and is dusty, Dockside owners have argued. Another Airlie Road project is expected to come up for consideration during the Feb.1 Wilmington Planning Commission meeting when owners of an 11-acre site near the former Galleria shopping center will ask to the city to rezone the property from R-15

to a conditional urban mixed use zoning to facilitate a 72-lot residential development. Meanwhile, on Thursday, Jan. 5, the New Hanover County Planning Board voted unanimously to postpone consideration of changes to the county’s special use permit process, which places restrictions on industrial zoning. Board chair Donna Girardot cited concerns that with some proposed revisions occurring near the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, not enough residents and stakeholders had time to review the changes. The special use permit process revisions will be considered during a public hearing at the Feb. 2 planning board meeting. Email terrylane@luminanews.com

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the city council sending the two sides back to negotiations after neighbors continued to protest rezoning the lot to commercial, which they said would spur development on Airlie Road. Still, it was the rezoning from lower-density R-15 residential to R-5 residential that drew concerns from neighbors that were echoed by planning commission chair Deb Hays, who voted against the residential zoning density change. “I don’t see the need, they can do the parking lot without rezoning,” Hays said. “I hear constant concerns from residents about this.” Neighbor Kevin Parker, one of only two to speak against the proposal, said it was the rezoning to R-5 that could lead to

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Floral designer Brittney Wells, right, presents her arrangement inspired by Romare Bearden’s “The Conversation” Thursday evening, Jan. 5, during Art of the Bloom at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. Wells was awarded best in show.

Underground Railroad. Wells crafted thorned twine that spiraled along the base of her piece to represent the bondage of enslavement, and bright, bursting explosions of form and color to represent weakening entanglement and freedom’s beginning. Among other esteemed creators, Wells said she was humbled by the honor as this was her first

floral presentation submitted to be judged. “I needed a job when I was 16, started out as a delivery driver and I picked it up as I went along. It just became natural to me,” she said. International artist Tatyana Kulida flew 30 hours to be at the launch and painted a live demonstration during the event Sunday.

Event organizers said they were impressed that nearly 200 patrons attended Thursday evening’s opening showcase. Sharon Minor, chaplain of the New Hanover Garden Club, said she was overwhelmed with gratitude after working for four months to bring this event to fruition. “My heart is just about to burst,” she said.

create a code amendment enacting parking changes that could be considered by the board during its February meeting. The most impactful change on the workshop agenda is the extension of parking collection times across the island. Most parking is collected daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., but the board will discuss adding hours of collection, possibly extending parking from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The proposal comes after the town reached a record high with more than $3 million in parking revenue in 2016 after it added new parking spots and extended hours at four lots with access to the beach strand. Wrightsville Beach Mayor Bill Blair said that parking revenues were high primarily because of good weather, not the increased collection periods, and that the increased revenue will likely

result in increased contributions to the town’s savings, which will be needed to continue beach sand replacement projects that are under threat of losing federal funding. Another parking proposal would extend the calendar for when parking fees are collected on Keel Street, Marina Street and Old Causeway Drive. Collection would extend from its current May 1 to Sept. 15 collection period to the March 1 to Oct. 31 schedule that applies to most town parking. Blair said that he expected board members to work toward making parking rules and collection times more uniform across the town. One proposal is the building of new parking spaces on Old Causeway Drive, adding 24 spaces to the existing parking area by converting more

than a dozen parallel spaces into angled parking spaces, bringing the total number of spaces in the area to 39. Because that stretch of Old Causeway Drive is considered part of the River to the Sea Trail, the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization may be required to approve the removal of a sidewalk and bike lane by the parallel spaces. The $55,000 project would generate up to $15,000 a year in new revenue, estimates Lanier Parking, the company that manages parking for the town. Blair said the board may consider the parking lot proposal from Bennett, noting that the expense might not be necessary if other business owners expand parking in the area.

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low humidity, and the snow that Buechele and Moorefield made stuck to the ground outside the surf shop. The snow lasted only a few hours, but through word of mouth and social media, crowds came out to see the snow day on Wrightsville Beach. Cameron Chaney, a snowboarder who once lived in Colorado, said a friend told him about what was happening at South End Surf Shop. Chaney grabbed his snowboarding boots and went to the shop, where he borrowed a board for the run. “It worked out pretty nice. I didn’t know that many people were interested in snowboarding here,” Chaney said. “The

environment there was great. The surf and snowboarding lifestyle is kind of similar and this was a nice event to bring them together.” With no plunging slopes, snowboarders received some propulsion help from a bungee cord. “It was like a big rubber band,” DeGroote said. Each rider got about three rides before the thin layer of snow disappeared, DeGroote said, but it was enough for those anxious for a taste of the mountains. “We didn’t want to disappoint the kids that were expecting snow,” DeGroote said. “Any chance you can get the community together for something like this, it’s a win.”

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were ready to hold the Rail Jam should it snow. When Saturday’s precipitation turned out to mostly be rain and sleet, DeGroote called on friends John Buechele and Tom Moorefield, who own a snowmaking machine. But making snow is a science that requires specific conditions, DeGroote said, and while Saturday was cold, the humidity in the air ruined efforts to artificially make snow, as the air temperature reached as high as 41 degrees. Conditions changed on Sunday, when temperatures peaked at 30 degrees during the day with

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For The Record Question and photographs by Johanna Ferebee

We asked patrons at the Cameron Art Museum’s Art of the Bloom exhibit on Wrightsville Beach last weekend: What are your favorite ways to enjoy plants and nature during the winter?

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Margaret Coleman

“During the winter, I still have flowers to tend to in my yard. Our yards have the beauty of weather that will still get some sunshine.”

“The beach. Very rarely is it so cold that you can’t walk on the beach. From where I moved from, this is nothing.”

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In what University of North Carolina Wilmington researchers said was an important step in developing the local biotechnology industry, a school research program announced this week it would join a government-backed consortium of manufacturers and universities that could bring more advanced pharmaceutical research to the area. Officials at UNCW said participation by the MARBIONC research and development unit in the nationwide program would have a significant impact on the area’s growing life sciences industry, while allowing UNCW to distinguish itself with niche research that complements the area’s coastal resources. “This will pay off for Southeast North Carolina, it brings us to the national level,” said Dr. Dan Baden, MARBONC’s executive principal. “We’re creating an economic ecosystem around biotech and life sciences. The drugs we are developing are so exquisitely potent and specific with what they do, that we’re part of the program.” MARBIONC, or marine biotechnology in North Carolina, will join the $250 mil lion National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL), which pairs universities, colleges and other educational institutes with industry members to direct and fund research projects across the country. In all, the institute has 140 members, including more than 30 colleges, and is based out of the University of Delaware. Baden said MARBIONC’s location by the Intracoastal Waterway allows it to establish a niche as the network specialist in marinebased biopharmaceutical research. The research initiative focuses on biopharmaceuticals, which are prescription drugs made

from living cells. Most biopharmaceutical projects rely on cells from mammals, but UNCW’s MARBIONC has focused on developing these drugs from marine life, specifically microalgae, Baden said. Researchers at MARBIONC use seawater to search for specific microbes with known therapeutic qualities. Then, they begin the difficult effort of isolating the organism, which is then used to grow cultures of cells, with the help of readily available seawater. “It’s starting with a culture and ending with a pure product,” Baden said. In one case, MARBIONC has developed a patented agent with potential benefits for treatment of cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Baden said MARBIONC’s specialized focus on marine biotechnology gives it a unique opportunity to differentiate from the other research organizations in the initiative, which is part of a series of government-industry collaborations with the goal of improving domestic manufacturing through advanced scientific research. While the federal Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology will fund the program with $70 million, industry sources will step in with nearly $180 million more to help steer research and development that can result

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in new high-tech manufacturing. NIIMBL will help take promising university papers, presentation and basic science from the classroom to industry by focusing on research and development that can result in manufacturing readiness. In fact, the research at MARBIONC is so specialized it needs advance instrumentation that is not available commercially, prompting researchers to find manufacturers in British Columbia, Amsterdam and even Wilmington-based IKA Works, Baden said. Email terrylane@luminanews.com

IMPORTANT DATES Thursday, Jan. 12 Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen parking workshop, 3:30 p.m., public safety building, 3 Bob Sawyer Drive Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen meeting, 5:30 p.m., public safety building, 3 Bob Sawyer Drive Tuesday, Jan. 17 Wilmington City Council meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 N. Third St.

Weekend Police Report FRIDAY, JAN. 6

Citations • John Charles Buechele and Amanda Jean Rivenbark were cited with expired registration.

Citations • Jack Brandon was cited with window tint violation. • Chase Popella was cited with following too closely and improper passing. • Selbie-lyn Drish and Stephanie Tremain were cited with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, consumption of alcohol under 19 and possession of alcohol under 19.

• Cameron Christopher Bailey was cited with consuming alcohol under 19 and attempting to obtain alcohol with fake driver’s license. • Alfredo Dipints was cited with speeding. • Samuel S. Pugh was cited with human waste. • Demette Bordeaux III was cited with impeding traffic.

• Christopher D. Brock, Phillip M. David and Emily M. Pugh were cited with human waste. • Justin Wallace was cited with alcohol consumption on the street.

SUNDAY, JAN. 8 Citations • Robert Stainer was cited with red light violation, expired registration and inspection violation.

SATURDAY, JAN. 7 Arrests • Robert Wesley Mcintosh was charged with limited driving privilege violation and cited with driving while licensed revoked.

• Jesse Rutledge was cited with possession of alcohol under 21. • Hannah Hager and Michael Jerome Reese were cited with speeding.

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The shortest conflict in world history was the Anglo-Zanzibar War in 1896. When a new sultan deemed insufficiently friendly to British interests refused to step down, a contingent from the Royal Navy sailed into the harbor and commenced a bombardment. The sultan surrendered 38 minutes later. Then there was the Football War between El Salvador and Honduras in 1969. Tensions between the countries that sparked rioting during World Cup qualifying matches became an all-out conflict when the Salvadoran military attacked. A ceasefire took effect some 100 hours later. Now comes the Three Day Social Media War between New Hanover County Commissioner Woody White and comedian Whoopi Goldberg. White fired the first salvo at his unsuspecting foe Jan. 4, the day after Cape Fear Community College announced Goldberg’s appearance at the Wilson Center scheduled for June 23. The commissioner took to Facebook to wonder whether taxpayers were subsidizing the performer’s appearance, and whether, given Goldberg’s liberal political views, CFCC would be balancing the scales by inviting a conservative. “Personally, I think having her here is a horrible idea — at a community college, especially,” White wrote. “A school devoted to developing the workforce, and helping fill the labor gaps, provides a venue for someone who just a few weeks ago was moving to Canada in protest to Trump’s election? Terrible.” Later that day Goldberg fired back via Twitter, (correctly) pointing out that she did not say she would leave if Donald Trump became president and reiterating her objection to the president-elect based on what she described as his offensive comments about women. White switched to Twitter for his next salvo, hoping his opponent will donate part of her $85k fee “to ease the pain inflicted on our local tax payers.” Goldberg again returned fire, tweeting about the amount of the fee going to state and local taxes, agents, and to help pay the salaries of her employees. White called off the skirmish on Jan. 6. “Perhaps we call truce: and then we both pledge to be more civil in our debate. Good luck with your show,” he tweeted.

White was right to wave the white flag. Maybe he wasn’t as overmatched as the Zanzibarians, but this was an unwinnable war. It’s certainly true that colleges give short shrift to conservatives. Although our universities should be committed to a free exchange of ideas, there is a tendency to blacklist, boycott and protest anyone who doesn’t conform to liberal orthodoxy — the University of Washington and UC Berkley are currently trying to ban Milo Yiannopoulos, a conservative given to the occasional outrageous utterance, from their campuses. But that’s not what is going on here. Goldberg is booked into the county’s premier performance venue — noted for bringing in touring plays, bands and comedians — as an entertainer. The intended audience is the general public, not students. CFCC doesn’t now have to book someone of a competing worldview under a fairness doctrine. During the Social Media War, White cited fiscal concerns. The people of New Hanover County have a financial stake in CFCC and in the Wilson Center, constructed with funds from a $164 million bond voters approved in 2008. So good for White for looking out for the taxpayers. But the Wilson Center is no boondoggle. The facility is a boon for both the college and the community, providing cutting-edge classrooms for students, outstanding entertainment for the public, and about $270,000 worth of sales tax receipts to the state and county last year. The danger that left-leaning Hollywood types will use their celebrity status to bludgeon an unsuspecting public with their political views is ever-present. For further evidence, see Meryl Streep’s lecture at the Golden Globes. Goldberg almost certainly will take shots at Trump. Comedians targeting politicians with barbed humor is a time-honored tradition. It’s unlikely that she will use her Wilmington appearance to pull a Streep, but if she does, so what? Anyone familiar with “The View” knows Goldberg’s political views. If you don’t want to take a chance of being subject to them when she comes to town, don’t buy a ticket. It’s that simple.

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White and comedian Whoopi Goldberg.

With the arrival and now the departure of the latest cold front, frigid temperatures, rain, sleet and wind, the angling prospects for the remainder of the month can be classified as “slim pickins.” Of course, there’s always a possibility that the day turns sunny and warm and the few who decide to wet a line have some sort of success. Our area always holds that possibility, and although water temperatures have now dropped into the upper 40s, the upcoming weekend is looking fairly fishable as will plenty of other days during the dreary winter months. For those not wanting to get out and fish, there are still tickets available (as of press time) for the 30th Anniversary Saltwater National Seminar Series being held this weekend, Jan. 14, at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside. The ticket price of $55 includes five hours of fishing instruction from both local and nationally recognized anglers, a oneyear subscription to Saltwater Sportsman Magazine, textbook, a $10 Bass Pro Shop discount card and many other goodies. Also included is a chance to win a Florida Keys fishing trip as well as a 17-foot Mako boat package. If the fishing tackle is in storage for the season, then this seminar might just be what you need to get you through at least the next couple of weeks. For tickets, visit www.

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nationalseminarseries.com or call 800-448-7360. If fishing is still on your agenda, then there was still some talk about speckled trout being found in and around the creeks and channels as well as the inlets but that was all before the onslaught of cold air. Once temperatures start rebounding a little, there should be more reports trickling in. Virginia mullet were still being reported and a good possibility before the front, but now that water temperatures have dipped into the 40s, those fish have probably vacated the area waters. Fresh shrimp should entice them to bite if there are any around. The Cape Fear River should be holding some hungry stripers along the Wilmington waterfront through the month of February if just getting a tug on the line will keep you interested, as these fish are strictly catch and release. Bucktails, swimming minnows and soft swimming baits are all a matter of preference and have all been working on the fish. Areas along the docks as well as the creek mouths and river split have all been producing fish for those targeting them. Offshore, the fishing has been nonexistent due to the weather and this weekend doesn’t look much better for the boaters wanting to head off the beach. Once the conditions calm, look for boats to head out in droves to see what’s waiting in the deep.

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Jan. 12–18, 2017

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The Good News Church Services NEAR THE BEACH LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK

ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.)

Father Joe Vetter

wRev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor

209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471

2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100

Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.;

www.littlechapel.org

Monday, noon.

ANDREW WOMMACK MINISTRIES teaching God’s unconditional love and grace

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Early Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m.

ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH

Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Father Patrick A. Keane

Nursery provided.

1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m.

ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND EPISCOPAL

Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.,

The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector

1:30 p.m. en Español

101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034

Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

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

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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH

Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

John McIntyre, senior pastor

Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682

followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m.

Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10:10-11 a.m.

BETH SIMCHA

Contemporary Service: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m.

MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATION Congregational Leader/ Rabbi Marty Schilsky

WRIGHTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST

7957 Market St.

CHURCH

Wilmington, N.C. 28411

Doug Lain, senior pastor

910-681-0117

4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471

Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday

Worship Services: 8:30, 9:45, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

GOD DESIRES FAITH January 12 Luke 2:7, “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” LUKE 2:1-7 What an amazing account! God Almighty was born of a virgin and placed in a feeding trough in a stable. Who would ever expect the Creator of the universe to make His entrance into the world in such a humble fashion? Men always seek to proclaim their glory as far and wide as possible. Yet here is the only one who really has any glory to proclaim, and He comes humbly. It wasn’t because He didn’t have the power to do things otherwise. He could have chosen to be born in a fashion that would have brought all creation to their knees in worship. He could have announced His birth to the most powerful and famous men of the day instead of lowly shepherds. He could have had the most luxurious accommodations instead of a stable. But that is not the way of our God. It would not have taken any faith on the part of men if Jesus came in such a manner that His deity was obvious. Likewise with us, the Lord could manifest Himself to us in such a way that we couldn’t miss Him, but that wouldn’t please Him. God desires faith and, “without faith it is impossible to please Him” (Heb. 11:6). Today, let’s please our Heavenly Father and acknowledge His presence in faith just because of His promise (Mt. 28:20; Heb. 13:5).

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-256-6569 ext 100 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 717 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John T. Hoard, Jr. and Sue B. Crawford to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), dated the 4th day of May, 2004, and recorded in Book 4305, Page 622, 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 January 17, 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 24, Section 5, Cabriolet at Carriage Hills, as shown on map recorded in Map Book 35, Page 63, New Hanover County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3901 Carretta Court, 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 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 SingleFamily 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: 1193657 (FC.FAY) January 5 and 12, 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 Executor of the Estate of Marguerite Lane Dooley 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 24th day of March 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 22nd day of December, 2016. David E. Dooley, Executor 124 Dellwood Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 12/22, 12/29/2016 & 1/5, 1/12/2017 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 Anne Heins Lamson 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 31st day of March 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 29th day of December, 2016. Mary Brooke Lamson, Executrix 1718 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28405 12/29/2016 & 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/2017 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 Billy Joe Gray 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 31st day of March 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 29th day of December, 2016. Callen Murrow, Executrix

3019 Answorth Court Wilmington, NC 28405 12/29/2016 & 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/2017

Wilmington, NC 28403 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Bonita Effie Kobbins 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 31st day of March 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 29th day of December, 2016. Karen K. Litcher, Administrator 3224-C North College Road, PMB #178 Wilmington, NC 28405-8826 12/29/2016 & 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF MARION M. MAIER, 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 7th day of April, 2017, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 6016 Inland Greens Drive, Wilmington NC 28405. This the 28th day of December, 2016. Thomas John Maier Executor Estate of marion m. maier James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Hyton W. Babson, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o Jill L. Peters Kaess, 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 7th day of April, 2017, 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 5th day of January, 2017. Roger G. Babson, Executor of the Estate of Hyton W. Babson Jill L. Peters Kaess Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017 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 Alyssa L. Van Bourgondien 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 14th day of April 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 12th day of January, 2017. Susan Donovan, Executrix 5602 Locke Street, Apt. 104 Wilmington, NC 28403 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2/2017

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 Albert Leland Cherry 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 14th day of April 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 12th day of January, 2017. Jacqueline Suzette Greene, Executrix 1736 Wilsons Crossing Drive Decatur, GA 30033 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2/2017

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