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Agencies discussing Ebola preparedness By Michelle Saxton
By Emmy Errante
Contributing Writer
New Hanover County agencies, including hospital and airport officials, were paying close attention to recent Ebola concerns and are continuing with normal procedures for now. While the deadly virus has made its way from West Africa to Dallas, no cases of Ebola have been reported in North Carolina at this time. New Hanover Regional Medical Center workers were reinforcing a normal policy to collect travel information from patients who show symptoms of infectious diseases and record it in their electronic health records, media relations coordinator Erin Balzotti said Monday, Oct. 13. “We have not changed any policies,” Balzotti said. “We have isolation protocols in place all the time for any kind of infectious disease. Our staff is well trained in those protocols. There’s a lot of talk about Ebola right now.” The hospital has used similar procedures to rule out diseases such as tuberculosis and meningitis, she said. n See ebola Page A5
Hurricane Hazel 60 years later By Cole Dittmer and Miriah Hamrick Staff Writers
The rainy weather accompanying a passing cold front Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, was no match for what the residents of Wrightsville Beach experienced that same day 60 years earlier. For many who lived through it, the landfall of Hurricane Hazel Oct. 15, 1954, still lives vividly in their memory banks or it lives in stories passed on by those now gone. Wrightsville Beach Museum of History director Madeline Flagler said countless visitors, from South Carolina to New England, have stopped by the museum to unfurl their stories of Hurricane Hazel. “There are an awful lot of people who come through talking about remembering Hurricane Hazel or hearing their family talk about it,” Flagler said. “I have had a handful of people that have come in and said that was actually their very first memory as a child. I assume it was because they were 3 or 4 years old. It was just such a dramatic time and their parents obviously would have been upset.” Wrightsville Beach native Linda Robinson remembers thinking the event was “a big adventure” and evacuating the beach the night before the storm hit. n See hazel Page A5
Flood zone maps appeal considered Staff Writer
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A surfer waits for a wave south of Crystal Pier with his mouth open to catch falling rain during the afternoon Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Wrightsville Beach residents and town leaders find parts of the newly released preliminary floodplain maps illogical. Despite that, town manager Tim Owens said appealing the maps would be an uphill process. Coastal research specialist Spencer Rogers showed the board of aldermen the current flood zone maps and the preliminary maps during the board’s Oct. 9 meeting, pointing out areas that had changed and addressing board members’ concerns as to why certain areas changed from VE to AE and others did not. Harbor Island and Lees Cut, for example, remain in the VE zone while one of the lowest-elevation areas on the island, the oceanfront property near Johnnie Mercer’s Pier, dropped to an AE zone. n See flood Page A5
Meet District 20 N.C. House candidates By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer
The race for the District 20 North Carolina House of Representatives seat features incumbent and former New Hanover County Commissioner Rick Catlin, R-New Hanover, against Democratic candidate Betsy Jordan, a real estate professional and executive coach. Catlin and Jordan each answered questions during phone interviews Monday, Oct. 13 and Tuesday, Oct. 14. Excerpts from those interviews follow, full transcripts may be found online, www.LuminaNews.com What is your opinion of the importance of tourism to the district’s economy? Catlin: Tourism is one of our largest assets. Preserving our coastal resources and protecting
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Incumbent N.C. Representative Rick Catlin, R-New Hanover, answers questions during a candidate’s forum with his District 20 opponent Betsy Jordan.
our environment is the key to growing and preserving these economic benefits to our region. Jordan: We have our beaches and our rivers and that is really the
cornerstone of our whole economy. I would choose tourism over oil drilling. Do you support the Room Occupancy Tax as it is currently
divided, would you favor a redistribution, or an increase? Catlin: I am working to develop and file legislation allowing more local responsibility for allocation
of our room occupancy tax to preserve our coastal resources. I do not support a tax increase and believe a thoughtful flexibility of our present revenues will be a sufficient solution. Jordan: I think it needs to stay the same as it is now. ... I am not an advocate of raising taxes; I am an advocate of raising the river of revenue through economic development. There is an emerging push to brand and market southeastern North Carolina to potential industries as outlined in the Garner Report. What kind of industry do you believe belongs in southeastern North Carolina? Catlin: As Chairman of the N.C. Foreign Trade Promotion Council, I am successfully working to grow our international business n See candidates Page A5
Masonboro’s summer, fewer turtles, less sand By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer
The N.C. Coastal Reserve and Estuarine Research Reserve team has the fall and winter to review the high summer season’s impacts at reserve sites like Masonboro Island. Hope Sutton, research reserve southern sites manager, said summer 2014 on Masonboro Island witnessed no major incidents besides the usual summer holiday crowds. Like the entire state’s coastline, Masonboro Island saw far fewer loggerhead sea turtle nests as compared with the previous four years with only 15 confirmed. Sutton said there were 29 nests during the 2013 season. “Overall in the state, sea turtle nesting numbers were dramatically lower than last year but that was to be expected since we were on the end of a four-year increase and it tends to go up and down,” Sutton said during a Wednesday, Oct. 8 phone interview. “We had about half as many nests as last year and we still have around six or seven nests that have not hatched yet.” Lumina News file photo Although there were half as many loggerhead nests than the previThe N.C. Coastal Reserve and Estuarine Research Reserve team will review the summer season’s impacts at ous year, Sutton said there were many Masonboro Island, seen here circa 2006, and update the management plan for the coastal reserve system statewide.
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Money allocated for crosswalks, sidewalk Vandal remains illusive, despite police efforts By Emmy Errante Staff Writer
The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen agreed to move forward using a Surface Transportation Project-Direct Attributable (STP-DA) grant to improve the crosswalks at Waynick Boulevard and Causeway Drive and create a sidewalk on Coral Drive. The $292,000 grant was originally intended to create a dual left turn at the intersection, but the new alignment was not recommended by the NCDOT due to concerns about large trucks conflicting the vehicles in the inner lane. Without that particular project on the table, the town was faced with two options: transfer the funds to other projects or pursue an application for the new round of STP-DA grant funds in 2015. Board members agreed to use part of the current grant to create a sidewalk on the east side of Coral Drive. Wrightsville Beach Mayor Bill Blair asked that aldermen make this project a priority; he suggested holding a public hearing to allow residents in that area to voice opinions. “It seems to me, from the folks that I’ve talked to, that Coral Drive pedestrian improvements seem to be a pretty important
thing.” Blair said. “We’ve talked about it for a number of years and haven’t done it.” Mayor Pro Tem Darryl Mills added, “There are so many people going up and down Coral going to school. It’s a safety thing. There may be some pushback from people seeing their front yards decreasing.” Additionally, the grant would be used to improve crosswalks at the intersection of Causeway Drive and Waynick Boulevard, which board members described as unsafe for pedestrians. “We’ve got an approved grant on the table for $292,000,” said Alderwoman Lisa Weeks, “$127,00 of that is going toward Coral Drive, so that’s $165,000 that I would hope would cover those two crosswalk areas. It’s a very dangerous situation for pedestrians.” Weeks mentioned using crosswalks located on Third Street in downtown Wilmington as a reference for how to proceed. “They’ve done a phenomenal job,” she said. “It’s safety first, with the crosswalks, but it’s very appealing to the eye and I think we can do something like that.” Mayor Blair asked town manager Tim Owens to meet with the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization to receive further direction for the project. email emmy@luminanews.com
By Emmy Errante Staff Writer
Spray-painted symbols have been splattered on structures around Wrightsville Beach for months. Wrightsville Beach Police Chief Dan House and his officers have attempted to catch the person responsible for the graffiti, but the unidentified vandal has proven illusive. House said the graffiti is usually the same combination of symbols, leading officials to believe it is the work of one individual. The mark has been evaluated by a New Hanover County gang task force and intelligence unit and is not believed to be gang related. The Wrightsville Beach Police Department is in the process of installing more sur- Graffiti on the walls of the Food Mart on Salisbury Street Thursday, Oct. 9. veillance cameras at various locations around town, partly in response to the defacing of “It used to be all down House said that includes the private property. Earlier this Salisbury Street, and other unoccupied Food Mart, where year, stationary cameras with places that would have been graffiti-splattered walls are digital zoom capability and pan plainly in view of our cameras,” clearly visible by anyone drivtilt zoom, where an officer can House said during an Oct. 14 ing down Salisbury Street. manipulate the camera from a phone interview. “Ever since “We’ve asked the company mobile device, were installed in we put cameras there, that has that has that [property] to let the downtown district. died out and now they’re pick- us go over there and paint the Cameras are currently being ing other areas.” green parts green and that kind installed near Crystal Pier in House said the town makes of thing, and they said they’re response to recent vandalism an effort to paint over any graf- going to get it cleaned up but to the town’s public bathrooms. fiti tags that appear on town we haven’t seen that yet,” House said although cameras property. House said. do cut down on vandalism, “We try to clean it up pretty Other locations vandalthe perpetrator seems aware quickly,” House said, “but if it’s ized include areas beneath of the location of the cameras somebody’s property or any- Johnnie Mercer’s Pier and a and therefore able to avoid thing like that we can’t touch submerged hazard sign near detection. it.” the Stone Street beach access.
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House said he hopes to continue installing surveillance cameras to eventually cover all of town infrastructure and any other locations recommend by the board of aldermen. House said he is extremely frustrated the Wrightsville Beach vandal has thwarted their efforts thus far. “We’re pretty sure it’s just somebody out here at the beach that thinks it’s funny,” he said. “We’d love for someone to come forward and give us some information because somebody knows who is doing this for sure.” email emmy@luminanews.com
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Plans for the new Northeast Elementary School progressed with an agreement about where the school will be and what it might look like during an Oct. 14 school board meeting. The New Hanover County Board of Education approved the purchase of 18 acres at 202 Edgewater Club Road for $1.6 million and design plans by LS3P Associates for the school. Charles Boney and Leanne Lawrence of LS3P shared early
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conceptual renderings of the new facility, based upon the prototype design used for Castle Hayne Elementary School. Boney said designers discussed what worked with teachers and staff at Castle Hayne to tweak the design. Recommendations from a 2013 security audit are also incorporated into the design, including a secure entryway that limits building access for visitors to administrative offices upon entrance. The 82,000-square-foot building will house 595 students. Honoring a pledge to support construction of the school if the $160 million school bond fails in November, New Hanover County Commissioners allocated funds in the school system’s 2014-15 capital budget to move forward with the design phase. The new elementary school will
cost $16.4 million to construct. Additional infrastructure development needs total $586,599. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2016. The new school will serve as a swing site for Blair Elementary School students while their facility is reconstructed during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years. The school will welcome assigned students for the 2019-20 school year, following redistricting. In other business, the school board approved an amendment allowing school staff to schedule teacher work days on primary and general Election Days beginning with the 2015-16 school year. When the school board met with the New Hanover County Board of Elections to discuss the change during a Sept. 16 work session, the school board voiced concerns about student safety as
motivation to request a calendar change. Fourteen county schools serve as polling locations during the 2014 election. Classes will remain in session when voters cast ballots Nov. 4. County elections director Marvin McFadyen shared a possible plan to incorporate more schools as polling locations, which featured use of 20 school buildings. The possible plan consolidates 43 existing polling locations to 25 polling locations. McFadyen said fewer locations would not pose a problem due to the county’s small size. No state law dictates the number of polling places required for each county or precinct, but a final consolidation plan must be approved by the state Board of Elections before implementation. email miriah@luminanews.com
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Groups gather to support clean industry By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer
Chants of “More film, less frack” and “Take pride in a clean tide” could be heard as approximately 100 protesters looped around the Hanover Street culde-sac beside the Wilmington Convention Center Oct. 9, where Gov. Pat McCrory was preparing to speak about offshore energy exploration at the 2014 Coastal Energy Summit hosted by the Greater Wilmington Business Journal. Wilmywood Daily blogger Sheila Brothers was one organizer behind the rally. A handful of groups, including film industry workers, local education supporters, the Stop Titan Action Network and the University of North Carolina Wilmington Environmental Concerns Organization (ECO) joined forces about shared support for clean industry in Wilmington. Brothers is upset that state lawmakers opened the door for oil and gas exploration while allowing the 25 percent tax credit that sustains the state’s vibrant film industry to sunset at the end of the year. She said it made sense to collaborate with other groups that want well-paying jobs that come without environmental consequences. “The film industry is one of the cleanest industries,” Brothers said. “They’re for clean jobs. We’re for clean jobs.” Mike Giles, N.C. Coastal Federation coastal advocate, said he saw the rally as an opportunity
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to convey a message to McCrory. “The governor has not reached out to the environmental community down here, as far as we know. His coming down here to talk about offshore energy is fine. It’s a good discussion to have. ... But without discussion on the local level, we don’t want these dirty jobs for our community,” Giles said. Giles sees film as a better opportunity for the coast. “Why would we chase away jobs that have been providing a lot of people with income, a great place to live with a vibrant economy? Why would we chase those jobs out of town, which the governor and others call only temporary, for dirty jobs to drill
offshore?” Giles said. Matthew Duffy, ECO president and environmental studies major at UNCW, said he was grateful for the perspective film supporters brought to the rally. “I like that they’re protesting on the point that film is a clean industry. McCrory’s trying to gut that while bringing oil to our coastline, which doesn’t make sense,” Duffy said. ECO originally planned a demonstration on campus about the impacts of seismic blast testing for offshore oil the same day, but after learning about the rally and expected attendees, the group switched locations. Duffy stressed that his goal was to protest the potentially
devastating impact of oil exploration off North Carolina’s coast, not the summit, which included representatives from sustainable offshore energy sources. “We’re not rallying against the summit, or against the governor. We just want people, especially our governor, to see that a large population of people in Wilmington don’t support offshore drilling and the oil industry bringing seismic testing to our coast,” Duffy said. Seismic testing to find oil and gas reserves off North Carolina’s coast could begin as soon as next year. Nine companies have already applied for permits to conduct the testing. email miriah@luminanews.com
Weekend Police Report Oct. 10 Citations • Jonathan Winkler was issued a citation for speeding and following too closely.
Reports • Property damage was reported. • Hit and run was reported.
Oct. 11 Arrests • Parth S. Badhiwala was arrested for resist, delay, obstruct.
Citations • Cody M. Boomer was issued a citation for speeding, 51 in a 35 mph zone. • Joseph C. Grimaldi was issued a citation for stop light violation.
Warning Tickets • Michael F. Baker was issued a warning ticket for speeding.
Reports • Felony larceny was reported. • Misdemeanor larceny was reported. • Breaking and entering from an automobile was reported.
Oct. 12 Citations • Baxter Sherwood McLean IV was issued a citation for driving during revocation.
Reports • A passport was reported as found property.
BEACH BLOTTER Cigarette dispenser thrown in Wings window Wrightsville Beach Police Department received a tip around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, about someone damaging property in front of Wings Beachwear. Upon arrival, the responding officer saw the suspect had picked up a cigarette receptacle from the sidewalk and thrown it through a window at Wings. WBPD caught the suspect on the camera but was not able to identify the person because of the distance from the surveillance camera. While watching the video, WBPD also saw the suspect kick over a newspaper box.
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Above: Anne Terry, left, and Kelsey Gibbs walk along the downtown Wilmington Cape Fear River boardwalk as part of a protest against offshore energy exploration Thursday, October 9. Top: Protesters gather outside the Wilmington Convention Center during the Coastal Energy Summit Thursday, Oct. 9.
McCrory invited to hear coastal perspective By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer
Leaders from North Carolina’s 20 coastal counties will gather in Wilmington to discuss shared concerns with Gov. Pat McCrory during an Oct. 22 N.C. Coastal Resources Commission meeting. A panel of advocates and officials will brief the governor on top priorities, including reduced funding and increased federal regulations for coastal projects, dredging policies, and flood and wind insurance. The issues are outside CRC jurisdiction, so no action will be taken, but chairman Frank Gorham said he initiated the discussion to unify and elevate shared coastal concerns. “We’ve got some real tough issues. It’s very hard to insure homes. The federal dredging dollars are going down. Some of the regulations coming out of Washington are making it very hard for people to protect their property,” Gorham said. Instead of communities working through local delegations or sharing concerns individually, Gorham wanted to rally leaders together for a louder voice. “A bunch of these issues are identical up and down the coast. If we can unify the coastal communities to talk about four or five issues and talk about four or five possible solutions, I think we’ll be more effective,” Gorham said. More than 100 officials have confirmed attendance. Wrightsville
Beach Mayor Bill Blair and town manager Tim Owens plan to attend. Blair and Owens each said they hope the discussion will generate productive conversation about funding opportunities for beach renourishment and inlet dredging. Layton Bedsole, county shore protection coordinator and panelist, will discuss U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding agreements for coastal infrastructure maintenance. Bedsole said he looks forward to the opportunity to engage the governor and local leaders. “The more we can get involved, whenever we can get involved, will be best for the management of our coastal infrastructure and coastal resources,” Bedsole said. Gorham will also open the discussion about the pros and cons of offshore oil and natural gas exploration. “The CRC has no position on offshore drilling,” Gorham said. “But the mere possibility of offshore drilling concerns coastal communities. All I’m going to say is, ‘Governor, people are worried about the downside and don’t see the upside. What are you going to do about their concerns?’” Following the panel, a report on the discussion will be sent to N.C. General Assembly leaders and the governor. All CRC meeting are open to the public. The discussion will not open to the public while the governor is in attendance, but comments will be accepted Oct. 23 at 11:30 a.m. and incorporated into the final report. The panel discussion will take place at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside at 4 p.m.
“We’ve got some real tough issues. It’s very hard to insure homes. The federal dredging dollars are going down.”
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Two larcenies were reported on Heron Street Saturday, Oct. 11, around 9 a.m. The first larceny reported involved the theft of a bicycle left unsecured in the carport at 14 Heron St. WBPD has not identified a suspect in the case. The second larceny consisted of a felony larceny of an estimated $12,000 worth of jewelry from a family vacationing at 12 Heron St. In their report, the family said two men claiming to work for Wrightsville Beach Plumbing Company knocked on the door and said they were sent by the rental agency to repair a leak Friday, Oct. 10. After the plumbers fixed the leak and left, the family discovered money and jewelry missing later that evening. The pair of earrings and ring reported missing were valued at $12,000. The suspects are still unknown at this time. The rental agency did request the company fix the leak as indicated in a work order and gave the plumbers keys to the property.
IMPORTANT DATES Thursday, Oct. 16 Chat with the Chief, 6 p.m. Wrightsville Beach Town Hall Chambers Monday, Oct. 20 New Hanover County Commissioners meeting 9 a.m., New Hanover County Historic Courthouse Tuesday, Oct. 21 Wilmington City Council meeting 6:30 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers Wednesday, Oct. 22 N.C. Coastal Resources Commission meeting 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Hilton Wilmington Riverside
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Editorial/Opinion My thoughts B y P a t B ra d f o r d
Monday, October 13 was Columbus Day. It is doubtful many celebrated the day, or even remembered what the significance of that might be. A systemic concern is the merchandising effort behind every national holiday. One of the biggies is this month. For six weeks or more this time of year, I field suggestions on stories we can do about Halloween. When this happens I’ll often smile as I hear veterans on the team offer a response something like, “We don’t do Halloween here.” They know we don’t give glory to Halloween, but many times I have wondered if I have succeeded in explaining the “why” behind this company policy, or just furthered a notion that the boss is wacked. Then just last week as I shared my beliefs with a young person, I addressed this from a perspective easy to understand. Everyone is passionate about something. So what gets your heart racing? Is it NASCAR? Wrestling? Golf, tennis, baseball? Your alma mater? Are you perhaps a Seahawks fan, a Tar Heel? Or support their rival, N.C. State? Maybe you have a room in your home done up in Atlanta Braves’ colors or some other team. Every Olympic Games we are all enthusiastic team-America fans. Picture your team, driver, player(s), etc. Now, each of those teams or individuals has a rival or rivals to their success. Picture that rival, be it an individual or team. The more prominent the individual or team is, the drive to secure victory over their opponent grows. The goal is to kill, steal victory from and destroy the rival. All’s fair in love, war and athletics, right? We go to games, tournaments, competitions and we cheer, whoop and holler for our “guys” to win. Faces are painted, adorned in the appropriate apparel, the shouting commences. Go team!! Well, my passion is Jesus Christ. And His rival is also out to kill, steal your victory and destroy. And this one is a real battle of life vs. death. But in this case what this enemy is out to kill, steal and destroy is you. He is after your soul, your family, your relationship with the Him, and your place in eternity. It is a big deal, in fact the biggest deal of all time. My relationship with Jesus is the most important of my life. So why in the world would I celebrate His enemy? Why would I do anything to glorify His adversary? Why would I celebrate His enemy’s holiday, and deck myself and home or workplace out with images of devils, and demons, ghouls and skeletons, cauldrons of poison, witches, warlocks — all the images of death and evil? Known as the devil’s birthday, the very highest satanic holy day is Samhain or Halloween. I want to cheer for my Team — Father, Son and Holy Ghost, I want to glorify my Guy, not do anything to build up His enemy, the very real enemy of our soul, the father of lies. I shout for victory in Jesus.
I totally get that it is fun to dress up, decorate the house and yard and have a good time. But not when it celebrates the demonic. The roots of this “holiday” are heathenism, paganism, Satanism and the occult. Human sacrifices are still carried out on this night in a community near you. When it was shared with me years ago just what I was celebrating, the jack-o-lanterns came off my porch, my trick-or-treating ceased. You don’t need to take my word for it; Google up or ask Siri your own “truth about Halloween” query. You may think it is all just fun, there is no harm done. But you’d be dead wrong if you do. Jesus said, “Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me” (Matt. 12:30 & Luke 11:23). There is no middle ground; you can’t sit on the fence on this one. To not be for Him is to be with the prince of darkness. October 31 is a good night to be in church praying for our families and nation. Now, for some truth about Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day. We should join Native Americans and other groups in opposition to the celebration of a national holiday that directly and indirectly resulted in the decimation of the indigenous populations in the Americas. Christopher Columbus as a hero is a lie. First, he didn’t discover America; the Vikings, or possibly the Polynesians, did. How do you “discover” a land that is already populated? Columbus was lost, he was sailing to the Asian continent and landed in the Bahamas; he mistakenly thought he was in India; hence he called the indigenous peoples Indians. Beginning there and continuing with each successive landing, the explorer and his men’s inhumanities and atrocities against the native peoples is almost beyond belief. Columbus committed genocide. Search this too, but be warned the information is horrific. Spain’s queen financed him because he returned home with slaves and the promise of gold. Columbus enslaved the natives into forced labor in his gold mines. Disobedience resulted in severing of the hands. One small tidbit in his diaries documents him selling girls aged 9 - 10 as sex slaves, he remarks about what a high price he gets for these little girls. Add to all of this his insatiable quest to steal the indigenous people’s gold, not to mention the death of millions from the infectious diseases the Europeans carried with them to the new world, including smallpox and influenza. Thankfully, Columbus Day in many places is being replaced with Native American Day. Next year I am joining them. Wakey-wakey people, it is time to do your homework on whom and what you celebrate.
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Rogers explained the zones were not just based on ground elevation; VE zones were also areas likely to see a three-foot or higher wave during a major hurricane. This only raised further questions from the aldermen, wondering how a storm could cause three-foot waves to hit Harbor Island houses but not oceanfront properties. “Living on Harbor Island, it’s just rising water, it’s not wave velocity. For oceanfront to be AE and for Harbor Island to be VE, it’s counterintuitive,” Alderwoman Lisa Weeks said. The predicted wave heights were reached based on modeling technology of past area storms,
Rogers said. However, he admitted predicted wave measurements for Harbor Island did not fit with his actual data collected during recent hurricanes such as Floyd (1999) and Fran (1996). “I can’t fully explain the maps,” he said. “I’ve worked with flood maps for a long time and this damage that I see on the map is not consistent with what I see in the field.” Mayor Bill Blair inquired about the 90-day period during which appeals can be made. While appealing the ground elevations would be fairly straightforward, Blair questioned whether elevation errors alone would be enough to change a VE zone to an AE zone. He also wanted to understand the process of appealing the
more abstract variables, such as predicted weight height during future storms. Rogers said it was technically possible to challenge the wave height model, if the town wanted to invest in the same advanced technology used by FEMA. “You don’t want to pay for that,” he said. Furthermore, Rogers said FEMA would only grant appeals if it found maps were not consistent with FEMA guidelines. “There are things in the FEMA guidelines that aren’t rational,” Rogers said. Former alderman Bill Sisson outlined a possible route to appeal the maps. “[We would have to prove] the model upon which the science
was based was also flawed,” Sisson said. “Models begin with assumptions, and if you can demonstrate the assumptions underlying the model were incorrect, you may have the chance to challenge the science.” Weeks said the board should look into the process of appealing the maps, considering it could potentially save Harbor Island and Lees Cut residents thousands of dollars per year in flood insurance. The aldermen agreed to first create a request for proposal (RFP), and then reassess the decision to appeal during its Oct. 28 joint meeting with the Wrightsville Beach Planning Board. email emmy@luminanews.com
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“Daddy took us — my brother, my mother, and me — to what was then called the Azalea Motor Court, up on Market Street,” Robinson recalled. “I think we got one of the last rooms left in any motel in town. Daddy came back to the beach because he was a volunteer fireman, so he was helping, knocking on people’s doors, making sure people were evacuated.” Millie Knowles’ father, Marion Calhoun “M.C.” Vestal, was the volunteer Wrightsville Beach Fire Chief at the time and lived at the corner of Lindy Lane and South Channel Drive on Harbor Island with his wife, Mildred. Millie was their only child. With his duties as fire chief, Knowles’ father would not leave Harbor Island until the very last minute the day Hazel hit. “We got in the car, which was an old green Packard, went around the traffic circle and water started coming in the doors and it flooded the car completely,” Knowles said. “In that storm, with a couple suitcases and carrying our dog Poochy, we started walking. The current was bad, the wind was blowing and we carried everything all the way up to the Causeway with the water up to my waist.” The aftermath Hazel left in its wake was not a sight Knowles and
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opportunities ... our ports and airport, in international exports to 7 billion potential new customers. Our Foreign Trade Zone efforts will grow existing business and attract new business to our region. Jordan: Long-term sustainable industries. Our natural draw in the region is tourism, real estate, clean industries and tech. We are going to need to buoy the industries that support tourism, film being one of them. Building on manufacturing and manufacturing businesses, that is going to give us a long-term sustainable base with jobs we can support with our community college system. Where do you see southeastern North Carolina in 10 years in terms of its socioeconomic makeup, infrastructure and image? Catlin: If we don’t make the hard decisions now, we will be in trouble in 10 years. We need to
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The Chandler cottage and the Ocean Inn on South Lumina Avenue illustrate the devastation caused by Hurricane Hazel, Oct. 15, 1954.
Robinson would forget, with large boats washed up along Airlie Road and Causeway Drive. However, both the Knowles and Robinson homes incurred relatively little damage compared to others around them. Robinson remembers their home, near Lumina Pavilion, was saved by a pole. “When the Crystal Pier broke up, those huge pilings ran into other buildings and that’s what ran into the Schloss cottage [next door],” Robinson said. “We had a sign out front that said ‘Shorecrest Rooms and Apartments for Rent,’ and it stuck out from the side of the house on a steel pole and that steel pole
stopped one of those pilings from Crystal Pier from coming right into the house.” The death toll for Hurricane Hazel totaled 600 on the storm’s path up the eastern seaboard into Canada with 19 deaths in North Carolina. Hazel’s landfall coincided with an incoming lunar high tide, causing the estimated damage to skyrocket to $1.1 billion for the state and $2.8 billion total. Southport photographer Art Newton published a collection of photographs illustrating the havoc of Hazel in his book, “Hurricane Hazel Lashes Coastal Carolinas,” shortly after the storm in 1954. In
his forward, Newton captured the sentiment of the residents of the coastal Carolinas after the storm. “At this writing none who lived or owned property on these beaches has been heard to say that the ocean has won,” Newton stated. “All these fine folks have a deep love for their seashore and most of them feel like the one who was heard to say, ‘I’ll start building back as soon as I can get hold of a dollar to start on.’”
preserve our water resources, our coastal assets, grow our education solutions, our water and sewer infrastructure and improve our transportation to prevent gridlock. Jordan: If we continue along this path, what I see is an industrial area retirees are not going to want to move to with energy plants, oilrigs and toll roads. ... When I am elected … I will go to bat for broadening our economic base, diversifying where our tax dollars come from and preserving quality of life. What is the most dire issue facing public education in North Carolina at this time and what are your plans to address it?
reward our experienced teachers and fund a career path. Step No. 2 is to fund programs like More at 4 and early childhood education programs because they keep people in school longer and it supports our teachers when our kids are more prepared. No. 3 is we must support our community college programs and higher education. ... Charter Schools need to be rolled back into the school system. They need to be as accountable and under the same umbrella as public schools. How has Duke Energy handled the disposal of coal ash up to this point and what is your vision for the future of that process?
Commission. I added the legislative requirement for impermeable clay liners and caps because synthetic liners in present landfills will not last forever, but the coal ash will. Legislation will require new claylined landfills for sites based upon their priority status presently being determined by DENR and approved by the Coal Ash Commission. I am presently personally inspecting the coal ash sites that could impact the Cape Fear River and am working on legislative improvements for the next session to make sure our region is environmentally protected. Jordan: No. 1, it is Duke Energy’s responsibility to run their business so they don’t hurt their communities, I think that is good corporate citizenship. … They need to pay for it even if they have to borrow the money from their stockholders. It is costly but they are going to need a plan to bear the brunt of the cost and not pass it on to people who are the consumers.
Catlin: The fast answer is the dropout rate of 20 percent. … I am focusing on a vocational pilot program to find a way to save these children who are not bound or able to pursue college as the only option. This career pathway will also help us grow our skilled workforce and create jobs. Jordan: We have to keep and
Catlin: Duke is working to comply with our legislation to protect our surface and groundwater resources, but the process cannot be completed overnight. It requires technical environmental assessments, remediation designs, permit approvals, public hearings and input, health and safety plans and inspections, and secondary approval from the new Coal Ash
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The N.C. Coastal Reserve and Estuarine Research Reserve team reported fewer loggerhead sea turtle nests on Masonboro Island in 2014, an expected change based on previous trends.
more green sea turtle nests than average. Whereas North Carolina lies within the northernmost portion of one of the major loggerhead sea turtle nesting sites in the world, the state is typically right on the edge of the green sea turtle habitat. “There were about 15 green sea turtle nests in the entire state and seven at Masonboro Island,” she said. “Green sea turtles have slightly different nesting habits than loggerheads and make false body pits so it is much harder to find their eggs.” One of the major predators for sea turtle nests are red foxes, and after two seasons of red fox removal efforts, Sutton said not one nest on the island was lost to red foxes this season for the first time since 2005.
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Sutton said the foxes did, however, prey on the nests of the American oystercatchers inhabiting the island. The oystercatcher was the other species closely monitored by the coastal reserve team during the summer months, and Masonboro Island was home to 33 pairs that attempted 63 nests. Those numbers reflect around 10 percent of the entire state’s oystercatcher population for the same period but of that number only 12 chicks hatched and merely five of those chicks matured to fledgling status. The percentage of fledglings to total oystercatcher pairs was a .17 success rate and Sutton said it was in line with normal oystercatcher nesting success rates. “The scientific community that focuses on shorebirds would like numbers to be around .5 chicks per pair but most of the areas I am
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Unlike other contagious diseases, such as the flu, Ebola can only be spread when an infected person has symptoms and if someone comes in direct contact with the infected person’s bodily fluids, health officials have said. “We think we can really contain it if it does come to our area,” Balzotti said. The hospital was working with the county health department and other agencies to keep each other informed and help with preparedness, she said. “Vigilance is what’s important,” Balzotti said. Prevention and preparedness are key, said Carey Disney Ricks, New Hanover County’s public and legislative affairs director, who noted county agencies were developing a website to provide a common location for information and resources about infectious diseases. “We want to create this clearinghouse of information so we can keep the public educated about infectious diseases in our community,” she said Tuesday, Oct. 14. “We’re working on that aggressively.” Wilmington International Airport has no direct international service, and airport officials were unaware of any connecting flights from the Ebola outbreak zones of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, operations director Gary Broughton said Oct. 14. Passengers traveling from that region into the U.S. would likely arrive through one of the nation’s five biggest international airports – John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Newark Liberty International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport and O’Hare International Airport in Chicago – and be screened for Ebola there, he said. “Our hope is still if somebody gets out of those countries it’s going to be caught in one of those major airports,” Broughton said. The Wilmington airport has service to major cities like Atlanta and New York. If a passenger displays no symptoms on an international flight but becomes ill on the way
Why do you think the N.C. film incentive program was not extended? If you are in favor of an incentive package, what do you think it would take to bring it back? Catlin: I, and the majority of the House members, voted to extend the film credits to give us time to preserve jobs and find sustainable solutions, but the extension I voted for was not passed by the Senate. Their grant program became the compromise. There are many ways the grant program can be improved and the funding is not capped in future budgets. Jordan: It failed because there was intention not to have any incentives at all, particularly any incentives which depended on revenue as it is measured. ... It is going to take electing people who are in favor of this tax credit rebate. ... South Carolina has made a very familiar with are closer to .2 or .3,” she said. What causes the oystercatcher nests to fail is something Sutton hopes to study in the future with 20 percent of this year’s failed nests attributed to foxes, raccoons, ghost crabs and snakes, and 70 percent to unknown factors. Explanations for those failed nests that make up the unknown 70 percent could be any one of those predators, over wash, human interference or nests that were abandoned too long by the parents. Regarding the Masonboro Island landscape, Sutton said the beach strand appears sand deprived with certain segments of the island growing increasingly narrow between the ocean and sound. “It is a little further south of [Whiskey Creek] that is the narrowest part,” Sutton said. “The
to Wilmington, the airport would be notified and would contact the county health department, he said. “Not only do we want to keep that person quarantined until something is decided but we have other passengers,” Broughton said. Typical health issues seen at the airport include chest pain, heartrelated ailments, the flu or air sickness, he said. While the Wilmington airport has no direction so far to change procedure, officials have had plans in place to address communicable diseases by quarantining the aircraft, Broughton said. “We’ve never had to use it, thank goodness,” Broughton said earlier. “It’s always a possibility.” The New Hanover County Health Department has a list of about 80 reportable diseases and conditions it monitors, director David Rice said Oct. 14. When asked if there were any precautions the public could take, Rice recommended following the same preventative steps as with the flu, such as washing hands and covering coughs and sneezes. “It’s not so much a concern of preventing it, but (for) those people traveling from affected countries,” Rice said. “The general public is not going to be in contact with those individuals, should not be.” Thomas Eric Duncan died while being treated for Ebola at a Texas hospital, and a nurse caring for him was infected, national reports have stated. North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services has been working with medical providers, county health departments and the military to prepare for the possibility of any Ebola cases diagnosed here, and the state Department of Transportation was reviewing response plans. “From our airports to our sea ports, our transportation network provides international gateways to North Carolina. Our employees, therefore, may be the first to detect a potential Ebola event in our state, which they would report to appropriate authorities for immediate action,” state DOT Secretary Tony Tata said in an Oct. 13 news release. Carolina’s Poison Control Center has set up an Ebola hotline at 1-800-222-1222. email michelle@luminanews.com
strong move, despite conservative leadership, to incentivize businesses and compete so you have to have people who are willing to compete and put money in the economy. What is one thing people do not know about you? Catlin: I once was a ladies’ shoe salesman. I worked my way through college … with an engineering company, the first year at age 18, I worked nightshift at a factory that made looms for the textile industry. On the weekends I worked at a drugstore to deliver prescriptions to senior citizens. Jordan: I was a head lifeguard at a public swimming pool. I had to pull people up from the bottom of the pool. email cole@luminanews.com For the complete transcript of these interviews visit www.luminanews.com
natural flow of sand is definitely disrupted by the jetty structures so there is no doubt Masonboro is sand deprived. There is nowhere that is [in danger of an] imminent breach at this point, but like all of the area beaches, it experiences some sand loss over time.” This fall and winter Sutton and the entire coastal reserve system will be working on updating the management plan for the system, which includes how the system operates and manages each of the 10 coastal reserve sites statewide. To begin the process there will be a structured public meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at the University of North Carolina Wilmington Center for Marine Science facilitated by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration Coastal Services Center. email cole@luminanews.com
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In the 60th anniversary year of Hurricane Hazel, what are your most exciting hurricane memories?
Jamie Pratt
Christina Taylor
“I’ve been here since 2000, so I missed all the big storms of the 90s.”
“[During Irene] we stayed at the house, and everything was shaking, but nothing happened.”
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Kristi Best
Bret Ackerman
“Going without electricity for a week during Hurricane Fran. That was the worst.”
“Hurricane Fran destroyed everything where I was living at the time — Wake Forest.”
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Melissa and Jordan Williams
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Wilmington, N.C.
“There was one when I moved in freshman year. It flooded my house. I packed up and moved back home.”
Leaders learn from school tour By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer
Visitors wore shocked expressions as Wrightsville Beach Elementary School principal MaryPaul Beall led a tour through cramped classrooms and staff support spaces in the school’s main building to a cluster of tan trailers behind the school, connected by a maze of metal ramps. “This is it?” said Margaret Robison, Cape Fear Community College vice president for institutional advancement, as she looked around the school library, where four staff members have desks tucked behind bookshelves and crammed into corners. The mood lightened at the next stop: the school dock, where third-grade students crabbed, shrimped and fished with Cissie Brooks, coordinator of the school’s marine science program. Four blue crabs jostled in one
of the tanks set up on the dock. Third grader Neale McIntyre pointed to markings on the crabs’ underbellies to explain how she learned to determine the gender of a crab. “That one is a girl because it has a little apron,” McIntyre said. She pointed to another one clambering on top of the female. “That one is a boy because it has a rocket ship.” A ruler in hand, Brooks asked for the biggest male crab caught that day. Students collect and record data on catches to integrate math and science education into the marine biology program, which traditionally boosts end-ofgrade test scores in science for fourth- and fifth-grade students. Wrightsville Beach School opened its doors to community leaders for the Oct. 9 Walk in My Shoes program, organized by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and New Hanover
County Schools. Schools participating in the program were selected to reflect the needs behind the $160 million school bond referendum in November, but principals were encouraged to share the school’s successes as well. Beall said she wanted visitors to see the reality of her school, both good and bad. “All schools are different and they all have different needs, especially this school because people think we don’t really need anything here,” Beall said. “We need space. We’re very lucky that everyone works well together. People get along and the kids are well behaved.” George Rountree, a Wilmington attorney who lives in Wrightsville Beach, attributed the school’s ability to succeed despite its shabby facilities to support students receive at home. “What this school reflects is an
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Margaret Robison, Cape Fear Community College Vice President of Institutional Advancement, observes Wrightsville Beach School marine science instructor Cissy Brooks and third grader Eathan Quinn studying a blue crab pulled from the waters around the school’s sound side dock Thursday, Oct. 9, as part of the Walk In My Shoes program.
excellent result from inadequate physical facilities with tremendous parental support ... but that doesn’t prevail among most other schools in the county,” Rountree said. Knowing most of the school’s students come from wealthier families, Robison said she assumed the school was nicer than other county schools. “I came in and I was quite surprised. I think there’s a perception in our community because of the
make-up of the students here at Wrightsville Beach School, that it would have nicer facilities. But it doesn’t,” Robison said. While school programs are financially supported by an active PTA and a foundation, Robison said it is the county’s responsibility to maintain the building. “They have great parental support, and I think that is phenomenal, but it’s not the responsibility of the parents to provide a decent facility for these
children,” Robison said. Robison said she already knew she would support the school bond at the polls in November, but the tour gave her a better perspective on school needs. P h i l li p C r u m p l e r , f r o m University of Mount Olive’s Wilmington campus, and Jeremy Dickinson, from First Citizens Bank, also toured the school. Ten county schools participated in the program. email miriah@luminanews.com
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Hundreds of people will walk the John Nesbitt Loop the weekend of Oct. 25-26 to raise money and create a community around two health concerns often pushed into the margins of public discourse. Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis, organized by the Carolinas Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, will take place Oct. 25 Elizabeth Fligor, walk coordinator, said the Take Steps walk offers an open, supportive environment for individuals diagnosed with irritable bowel disorders, which are often uncomfortable to explain. “A lot of people keep quiet about it. It’s something they suffer with in silence. It’s an embarrassing disease, so they don’t want to talk about it, but it is much more serious than most people know,” Fligor said. Fligor said she expects the walk to attract between 200 and 250 participants and raise $40,000. Advance registration is preferred, but check in and same-day registration will be available at 3 p.m before the walk begins at 4 p.m. After the walk, participants can enjoy refreshments and socialize. “Everyone can hang out. It’s a big picnic, almost like a family reunion kind of atmosphere. Because it’s a smaller walk, a lot of people will know each other. A lot of their physicians and medical staff will be there and that’s nice, especially for the kids, to see the physicians outside the hospital,” Fligor said. Registration is free, but a $25 donation is
suggested. Proceeds go toward research to uncover the cause of and a cure for IBD. The Third Annual Out of Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention, organized by the North Carolina chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, will take place Oct. 26. Louise Rippy Lane, event co-chair, said the walk is organized to break the stigma of suicide by encouraging an open, honest conversation. “We saw a lot of it when Robin Williams died. There were a lot more people talking about it, and that’s the biggest thing: to talk about it; to let people know there are ways to get through it; to bring messages of hope not only to people who are suffering, but people who have lost loved ones,” Lane said. Lane got involved with the foundation after her father, James Fred Rippy III, died by suicide in 2010. Lane said she was surprised by her father’s death. Rippy suffered from bipolar disorder but remained active in the Wilmington community, especially with the St. James Episcopal Church youth group. Lane said she found healing and inspiration during her first Out of Darkness walk in 2010. The foundation hopes to raise $25,000 and attract 500 participants. Registration and check-in begins at 12:30 p.m. Before the walk begins at 2 p.m., participants can visit health and wellness information tables and share pictures or memories of loved ones lost to suicide or messages of hope on message boards. Registration is free. Proceeds are split evenly between the national foundation and the local chapter for research, education and support programs. email miriah@luminanews.com
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rightsville Beach chefs combined signature flavors with local ingredients Saturday, Oct. 11 to give hundreds of hungry guests a taste of Wrightsville Beach. Fourteen restaurants were represented during the third annual Taste of Wrightsville Beach food and beverage festival at MarineMax. Guests mingled on the docks, watching the sun set over Motts Channel and sampling the culinary creations of each restaurant. Event co-founder Lisa Weeks said all proceeds from the popular event benefitted the Weekend Meals on Wheels Program and the nonprofit Wrightsville Beach Foundation’s beautification projects. Guests were given the task of tasting the wide variety of dishes and voting on a favorite. In addition to the People’s Choice Award, the restaurants were also competing to impress a panel of five celebrity judges. Choosing the right menu was key, and each chef had a different strategy. Sweet and Savory gave diners a miniature three-course meal, with an elegantly plated spoonful of autumn squash bisque beside barbecue duck confit on a sweet potato biscuit and a caramel sea salt brownie topped with bacon. “We went a little overboard,” chef Josh Petty admitted. “That brownie, that was the winner right there. I just wanted to do some fall kinds of things, like some cinnamon and nutmeg and pumpkin seeds [on the bisque].” 22 North head chef Brent Poteat incorporated seasonal flavors into his dish as well, serving sweet potato hominy grits, mixed greens with smoky moonshine and seared pork belly with Vidalia onion jam. “It’s really nice for this time of year,” Poteat said. “All these things are at their peak right now, and it’s all local.”
Danny McPhearson of King Neptune Restaurant also highlighted local ingredients with his smoked mahi-mahi served with fresh Great Harvest Bread Co. rolls. “People just love good, fresh, local food,” he said. “The mahi is caught right here off the shores of North Carolina.” Both Bluewater Waterfront Grill and the Oceanic Restaurant used the event as an opportunity to call attention to dishes served in their restaurants. Bluewater unveiled a new menu item while Oceanic chef Matt Wivell said he hoped his peach crumb cheesecake with North Carolina honey crème fraiche would help promote the restaurant’s updated dessert menu.
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Above: King Neptune Restaurant served smoked mahi-mahi with Great Harvest Bread Co. rolls during the third annual Taste of Wrightsville Beach Saturday, Oct. 11 at MarineMax. Top right: Sweet and Savory head chef Josh Petty plates sweet potato biscuits. Top left: Sweet and Savory placed third in the Judge’s Award and second in the People’s Choice Award with its autumn squash bisque, barbecue duck confit and sea salt caramel brownies
Banks Channel Pub and Grille’s chefs used two years’ experience competing in Taste of Wrightsville Beach to craft a dish specifically for the event. Owner Damon Scarpelli said the goal was to incorporate a variety of flavors into one bite-sized item. “We wanted to make it convenient to be served,” Scarpelli said. “So the thought was to give everyone a little pocket of flavor. We’re a pub and grille, and we bang out burgers and fish and chips, but for something like this we wanted to do something more creative.” After the sun sank over the marsh and all the votes were tallied, the winners were announced. Several first-time
entrants fared well in the awards. Sweet and Savory chefs were rewarded for their efforts with a third place Judge’s Award and a second place People’s Choice Award. For Hunter Tiblier, owner of Ceviche’s Panamanian Restaurant placing third in the People’s Choice Award capped off an eventful few weeks for him and his restaurant. “We opened the restaurant, I got married [to wife Laura], and we got ready for this,” he said. 22 North’s Brent Poteat was able to translate his passion for cooking into a first-place finish in both the People’s Choice Award and the Judge’s Award. “I’m probably one of the luckiest guys in the world because I can get up and thoroughly enjoy what I do,” he said. “If you stop trying to evolve and create and make something new, you might as well hang it up. You never know, sometimes a dish flops, and that’s all right, we’ll start over.” While the winners inevitably earned bragging rights until next year’s event, co-founder Lisa Weeks said the main purpose of the event is to bring together the Wrightsville Beach community and give each restaurant an increase in patronage going into the off-season. “It’s just a great community event for us to come break bread together and celebrate our restaurants,” she said. “When I talk to some of the restaurants that either win or get recognized, they say they see a bump in their patronage right after Taste so I think that’s mission accomplished.” email emmy@luminanews.com
What’s coming down the pipeline this weekend?
Deep Blue Bonanza
Baked Clay Beats
Show Boats
Mellow Movie Night
Bluefish Bonanza Bald Head Island Friday, Oct. 17-Saturday, Oct. 18
Yue-Kiln Ceramic Music Thalian Hall Thursday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Fourth Annual YachtVenture MarineMax Saturday, Oct. 18, 6-10 p.m.
Movie Night in the Park Wrightsville Beach Park Friday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m.
Anglers of all ages can compete for cash prizes in this family-friendly fishing tournament. The event starts with a fishing school and reception Friday, followed by the tournament, awards ceremony and banquet Saturday. Prizes for largest bluefish will be awarded in multiple age groups. Adult entrant fee is $155-$185. For more information, email Lauren Frye at lfrye@bhisland.com or visit www.baldheadisland.org
Thalian Hall’s Main Attraction series continues with Yue-Kiln Ceramic Music, a form of artistic expression originating in the Northern Xiajing Province of China in which music is performed on instruments and utensils made of clay. Admission is $18-$50. For more information, contact the center box office at 910-632-2285 or visit www.thalianhall.org
Explore some of the area’s most luxurious vessels at YachtVenture, a fundraiser benefitting the Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Attendees can board the yachts, enjoy drinks and dinner, and attend a silent auction to win football tickets, jewelry and more. Admission is $100-$125. For more information, contact Olivia Causby at 910254-3534 or ocausby@playwilmington.org or visit playwilmington.org
Children of all ages and their parents are invited to a special viewing of Pixar’s “Monsters University” presented by Mellow Mushroom. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended for lawn seating. Admission is free. Mellow Mushroom pizza and concessions will be available for purchase. Call 910-256-7925 for more information.
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Peaceful rally encourages end to domestic violence By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer
The 25th annual Take Back the Night March and Rally opened with a loud-and-clear message of empowerment and solidarity when 150 men, women and children dressed in all shades of purple marched through downtown Wilmington Oct. 9. Jennie Thomason, court advocate with the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services and event organizer, said the march is crucial to the purpose of the event: to raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence. “We like going down Front Street, especially on a beautiful night like this, because there’s going to be a lot of people out. It really gives us a presence,” Thomason said. “It’s a great opportunity for men and women, all members of the community, to get together and say, ‘We’re standing up for victims and we’re not going to be afraid anymore.’”
Terrible endings for victims trapped in abusive relationships are common, as evidenced in stories of seven North Carolina women who died at the hands of a partner. Told through life-sized silhouettes in the Silent Witness exhibit, set up across from the Alton Lennon Federal Building, the display offered a quiet place to reflect upon the consequences of domestic violence, but Thomason said the organization wanted a positive message to prevail. “This year, we want to focus a little more on empowerment, on stories with more positive endings. The sad endings still happen all the time, but we wanted to focus on what we do to empower victims and help them move on to a better time and better place in their lives,” Thomason said. The theme for the 2014 event was inspired by services the organization provides and the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge that serves as a backdrop for the event each year. Staff photo by Allison Potter
The 25th annual Take Back the Night March and Rally begins with a march in downtown Wilmington Thursday, Oct. 9.
“Our agency builds bridges. We connect women and victims to services they need. We provide them a stable place to be and we provide them a pathway to the next place they need to go,” Thomason said. “A bridge is a really good metaphor for what we do.” District Court Judge
J.H. Corpening, one of three judges who hears family court cases in New Hanover County, addressed the crowd settled on the steps in front of the Lennon Building after marchers returned. Corpening shared some of his encounters with victims of domestic violence as a judge, some ending in tragedy and
others progressing to a second act. He urged the crowd to take back a society engulfed in violence by imagining a better world and believing in their power to bring that world to life. The event ended with a candlelight vigil. email miriah@luminanews.com
Concert for cure to rock in eighth year Staff photo by Allison Potter
Female forms representing victims of domestic abuse in North Carolina stand at the downtown Wilmington waterfront Thursday night, Oct. 9, during the Take Back the Night March and Rally. The Silent Witnesses memorial was created by the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
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Friday, Oct. 17, Perry DeLuke, a University of North Carolina Wilmington senior, and local rock band The Schoolboys, which is comprised of five UNCW faculty members, will join forces by performing the eighth annual Rock for a Cure. All proceeds from the concert, which will take place at 6 p.m. at Reel Cafe in downtown Wilmington, will benefit the Pink Ribbon Project, providing local women who don’t have medical insurance with mammography screenings. Each year, the concert is organized by the UNCW Communications Studies Society. Jennifer Chin, Communications Studies Society faculty advisor, explained the annual concert began in 2007 and raised $900. “One of my students was an intern at NHRMC,” Chin said. “She wanted to raise money for breast cancer patients.” Chin and four communications studies students — Kelsey McDaniel, Karina Villalobos, Taylor Waddell and Jamie Walton — planned the 2014 event, which includes a concert, raffle and silent auction. Among the prizes are an Islands gift card, a Port City Java goodie basket, three autographed Scotty McCreery CDs, cornhole boards and a football helmet autographed by Carolina Panthers’ tight end Greg Olsen. Chin said some students think raising money for a problem as large as breast cancer is a daunting task, at first.
“For people who think they can’t make a difference, they can; they just have to pull together,” she said. Chin said students learn about event coordinating and public relations by designing T-shirts and contacting potential sponsors. “It really is an applied learning event,” Chin said. “I teach PR classes.” Chin also enjoys watching her fellow com studies professors perform. “My colleagues make up three out of the five in the band,” she said. The 2013 show, which raised more than $5,000, featured the Sea Belles, a UNCW female a cappella group, and The Schoolboys — Bill Bolduc, Bill DiNome, James Hunt, Rick Olsen and Frank Trimble. “This will be my fifth time,” said DiNome, the band’s bassist. “There’s a lot of positive energy surrounding it. Being on the roof is really cool — it’s unique.” DiNome looks forward to playing on the roof again, weather permitting. The Schoolboys, who mainly play rock, will cover Joe Cocker’s “With a Little Help from my Friends” and U2’s “Desire,” along with other classic hits. “It’s probably our favorite gig to do all year,” DiNome said. “We just feel good about doing it.” Tickets are $5 at the door. To learn more about Rock for a Cure or the Pink Ribbon project, visit www.uncw.edu/rockforacure or www.nhrmc.org/pinkribbon
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Mad man creates one-off spectacle for public radio By Marimar McNaughton Staff Writer
He guarantees one rollicking sensory experience from the time the first guests arrive at 7:30 p.m. until the last partygoers leave at 11. Marketing and public relations showman and WHQR 91.3fm board member Andrew Gray of Tayloe, Gray and Kristoff said, “The prizes are the only things that will disappear.” He’s talking about the prize wall he’s mounting as part of the public radio station’s 30th Birthday Celebration, Saturday, Oct. 25 at Union Station, Cape Fear Community College’s downtown campus. With a handful of volunteers and a lot of connections to the film industry, Gray is transforming the interior of Union Station’s top floor party room and patio into a carnival; tents, videos, strolling performers, a slight of hand magician and a fortune teller will help set the stage for the fundraiser and the mood of the evening. With the $65 per person entry fee, guests will be given five chits to play around with arcade-style amusement, like the steel crane, a cash cube, a hammer strike, darts and
channels, like Facebook, aggressively,” Gray said. “I’m using this as an opportunity to understand what we can do to modernize some of our practices when it comes to fundraising. Part of that is to see what we can do other than mail everyone a postcard because … for us to mail everyone a postcard, that costs money that would come directly out of the budget. So we’re trying to use lower cost, more viral, and that fits in with the demographic that this party is geared toward.” Gray, 37, said the party will attract all ages over 21. Some ticket buyers have already taken advantage of an early bird discount. Others will be tracked via promo codes for $10 off for Live Oak Bank’s employees and Style Girl Jess James’ Fashion Fix followers. “I’m seeing what levers these push. I’m running these weird nichey Facebook ads,” he said. “We wanted a fundraiser that attracted a wider range of our actual listenership.” Gray is also giving tickets to his fundraiser away during other fundraisers, like the Children’s Museum of Wilmington’s Yacht Venture Oct. 18 and the Historic Wilmington Foundation’s
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Chris Gore, left, and Andrew Gray, review carnival poster art for WHQR 91.3fm’s 30th Birthday Party, Oct. 25.
Plinko, a big-screen “The Price is Right” inspired game. Each win produces more game tokens and the chance to cash in on prizes, which during a traditional nonprofit fundraiser would be featured on a silent auction table. But forget what you know about galas for a night. Gray said the prize wall will offer a few overstuffed plush animal toys along with gift cards from local restaurants, jewelry and much, much more. “The whole thing’s going to be kind of over the top, that’s where we are with the entire event,” Gray said during an Oct. 12 phone interview. He’s also test driving some of the same social media tools he recommends to his clients to expand the reach of the party. “We’re using some marketing
Vintage Event Oct. 24. Dispensing with the traditional host model, all other tickets are available online only via whqr.org or at the door. Local band BLIVIT! will entertain and desserts, coffee and an open beer, wine and signature cocktail bar will be served for refreshments. “Instead of trying to feed everybody hors d’oeuvres, and kind of replace dinner, we want everyone to go to dinner and show up afterward and have party. That’s the other piece that’s a little different,” Gray said. Claiming he’s the token young person on the public radio station board of directors, Gray said, “I’m passionate about what public radio means to our community.” email marimar@luminanews.com
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En plein air artist Christopher Reid paints Kenan Creek Friday, Oct. 10, as part of the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History’s inaugural plein air art show and wet paint sale.
Inaugural en plein air event a success By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer
Thirty en plein air artists from around the region descended on Wrightsville Beach Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, to capture scenes around the island for the inaugural Wrightsville Beach Museum of History en plein air art show and wet paint sale. Early Friday morning, painters including Christopher Reid, Tesh Parakh and Sue Bark set up their easels to begin working. Reid, who recently returned to the area, was located just east of the Kenan Creek Bridge, looking out onto the marsh in the heart of Harbor Island. Reid said he did not have a plan where he would paint. “I didn’t plan ahead where I was going to paint because the light changes all the time so I wanted to go with what was good at the moment,” Reid said. “The sun was just coming up. I got that on there before it changed too much.” While many of his contemporaries would choose to paint with oils, Reid said he enjoyed using pastels and watercolors. “I am using pastels because nobody else does,” he said. “It is underrepresented as a medium and everybody does oil. This afternoon I will do watercolor and … that is the most difficult because you can’t erase, but I love it though.” Watercolor was the medium of choice for Raleigh artist Parekh, stationed on the south side of Harbor Island under a shade tree at the South Channel Drive mini park with views of Banks Channel. Parakeh said he participated in three similar events in Southport and these events help artists and customers connect. “It is the same feel, no pressure, just come and paint,” Parekh said. “It is a great opportunity for people to see our work and for us to hopefully make a sale.” Parekh said he chose watercolor because he could paint
the lighting quickly. His canvas portrayed the morning sun on the sailboats anchored in Banks Channel with the skyline of homes and the Blockade Runner Beach Resort on the opposite shore. Back on the north side of Harbor Island, local artist Bark’s subject matter was also shaping up with a marsh view and a stately home overlooking Lees Cut. “I like structures a lot. People say I need to do something other than structures, but I am always drawn to them,” Bark said. “This looks like the quintessential Wrightsville Beach scene.” The en plein air event was part of a Wrightsville Beach weekend for Bark, who would also participate in the Swim the Loop
“We didn’t know what to expect because it was the first time we had done it and the first time it had been done at Wrightsville Beach for a very long time.” open water swim the following morning. Wrightsville Beach Museum of History director Madeline Flagler said the variety of events on the beach Saturday like Swim the Loop, the Brits at the Beach car show and Taste of Wrightsville
Beach helped to make the wet paint sale a success. “We didn’t know what to expect because it was the first time we had done it and the first time it had been done at Wrightsville Beach for a very long time,” Flagler said. “It was a very active Saturday at the beach and it was absolutely gorgeous day in October so I think all of that contributed.” By the end of the sale Saturday afternoon, around 27 of the paintings were sold, bringing in a gross of more than $6,000 for the event with 30 percent of the profits donated to the museum. Flagler said there are around 45 paintings from the event that would remain hanging in the museum for sale until Christmas. email cole@luminanews.com
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Sports/Marine Hook, Line & Sinker Excellent fishing continues through mid-October
Wisthoff racks up another win at Loop
By Skylar Walters
Here we are in the middle of October and the fishing is showing no signs of slowing down — in fact, it is getting better as the month progresses. Obviously the fishing of this intensity won’t be able to sustain itself as we creep toward the month of November and the water temperatures start their seasonal decline, but while the fishing is this good, we won’t talk about that too much just yet. Water temperatures are still reading in the mid-to-upper 70s, no doubt influenced by some of the
on flounder around the jetties, and Virginia mullet, red drum, bluefish, pomano and a few spots in the surf line. One lucky angler even managed a 50-pound cobia from the surf while fishing for flounder in Masonboro Inlet last week. Fresh shrimp works well for the mullet and pompano but the larger fish have been caught by anglers using sand fleas. Live minnows and cut bait is a good choice when targeting drum, bluefish and flounder. Speaking of cobia, they con-
Obviously the fishing of this intensity won’t be able to sustain itself as we creep toward the month of November and the water temperatures start their seasonal decline. warm and record high temperatures our area has experienced the past week. How long this excellent fishing continues is unknown, so get out there while it’s hot! Inshore, the fishing has been steady for several species of fish. Red drum, flounder and a few speckled trout are all being found in Wrightsville Beach waters on both live and artificial baits. A Carolina rigged finger mullet is a hard bait to beat this time of year but soft artificials and early morning topwater baits are also working. Finger mullet are plentiful in creeks and along the shoreline, so catching a day’s worth of bait in a castnet is relatively easy. Areas around docks and creek mouths are all producing the three aforementioned species while the inlets are also producing flounder and some trout. The better trout fishing and larger flounder are coming from areas in the Cape Fear River but should soon start getting much better in our area as the water temperature cools. Surf anglers are having luck
tinue prowling close to the beach, and several fish in the 50-60 pound range have been caught by live bait anglers on Johnnie Mercer’s Pier the past week. Some king mackerel were also caught earlier this week. Rounding out the pier reports, bluefish and Spanish mackerel have been hooked on Got-Cha Plugs. Bottom fishermen using shrimp are catching spots and Virginia mullet. Off the beach, anglers trolling live bait are reporting plenty of king mackerel averaging 20 pounds and cobia from just off the beach out to around 10 miles. Spanish mackerel fishing has also been good by those trolling Clark Spoons in around 30 feet of water. A few decent-sized gray trout and some nice-sized flounder have been caught around nearshore structure and artificial reefs. Offshore in the Gulf Stream, the wahoo bite continues to be hot with reports of dolphin and billfish also being caught.
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Open water swimmers crammed the narrow dock at Dockside Restaurant Saturday, Oct. 11 for the third annual Swim the Loop. As the race began, competitors approached the end of the dock one by one and plunged into the Intracoastal Waterway with varying degrees of gracefulness. In keeping with the fun nature of the event, race director Kristen Smith said she was offering a prize for the most creative entry into the water. Many competitors accepted the challenge, attempting backflips, cannonball jumps and the occasional belly flop. “It’s just something to get people to have fun with it and really enjoy it,” Smith said, adding she had another special prize for the 11th-place finisher, in honor of Oct. 11 not only being race day, but also her birthday. After jumping into the water, competitors turned and swam with the current, passing underneath the Heide Trask Drawbridge and through Lees Cut, Banks Channel and Motts Channel to make a 3.5-mile clockwise loop around Harbor Island. Swimmers seeking a shorter distance competed in the 1.3-mile Motts Channel Sprint from the Blockade Runner Beach Resort to Dockside Restaurant.
Paddleboarders and kayakers kept an eye on swimmers and the U.S. Coast Guard was on hand to help anyone in distress. Aid stations were set up at miles one, two and three to provide racers with energy drinks, water and gels, and 18 anchored buoys helped competitors stay on course. Around 25 minutes after the start of the race, the first sprint competitors began crossing the finish line at Dockside Restaurant. Special Olympic gold medalist Andrew Smilley finished third and several of his fellow Olympians were not far behind. Smilley’s coach, Penny McDowall, said a group of Special Olympic athletes came from Virginia, Washington, D.C., and the Cayman Islands to compete in Swim the Loop. McDowall said they had 10 options for various races to use as preparation for the 2015 World Summer Games in Los Angeles, and they chose to come to Wrightsville Beach. “The water temperature and the water clarity will probably be similar [to Los Angeles],” she said. “So it was a good location. We heard it was a good race.” One hour and 22 minutes after the swimmers left the dock, professional triathlete Matthew Wisthoff came into view, sprinting for the finish line and well out in front of his nearest competitor.
Wisthoff said he used his experience from last year’s race to better pace himself this year. “Last year, I came out way too hard, so this year I tried to swim smarter,” Wisthoff said. Experience proved to be key for Wisthoff, who lives in Wrightsville Beach and swims Banks Channel regularly. “You’ve got to be really attentive to where you are, because whether you’re in the middle of the channel versus off to the side it can be significantly easier or harder because of the currents … and today we’ve got a pretty stiff southwesterly wind straight up the channel, which made it more challenging. I swim those stretches a lot so I don’t have to think about those too much, I just go off memory.” Second-place finisher Gregory Sargent from Connecticut discovered those difficult conditions while navigating the course for the first time on race day. “I didn’t know the course at all, so there were so many nooks and crannies going around the loop that kind of threw me off,” Sargent said. The challenge was part of the appeal of the race, Sargent said while drying off to go join his family and fellow competitors for postrace celebrations on the dock. “Work hard, play hard,” he said. email emmy@luminanews.com
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Elite athletes from around the world will gather at the south end of Wrightsville Beach before dawn Saturday, Oct. 25 for the seventh PPD Beach2Battleship iron distance triathlon. Iron distance athletes will begin with a mass beach start at 7:30 a.m. and have 17 hours to complete the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile marathon run, finishing at the USS North Carolina Battleship. A half iron distance triathlon will begin at 8:30 a.m. The event serves as the largest fundraiser for the Wilmington Family YMCA. Dick Jones, Wilmington YMCA chief executive officer, said 2,100 athletes from all over the world have signed up so far. “In any given year, we have between 10 and 15 countries represented and 45 to about 48 states represented,” he said during an Oct. 14 phone interview. Jones said about 15 to 20 of those competitors would be professional triathletes from as far away as England and Germany. The popularity of the event is due to the location and the caliber of the race, Jones added. When competing in such a lengthy race, many of the athletes spend several days or longer in the area, so having a welcoming community
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Participants in the PPD Beach2Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon gather and make final preparations at the south end of Wrightsville Beach for the beginning of the swim course Oct. 26, 2013.
that supports the event is helpful. “The community really steps up,” Jones said. “[Participants] prepare for months for either the half or the full iron distance event and then to come to a community that embraces [them], and what a great place to visit, much less compete.” Jones said the caliber of the race is due not only to the 1,600 volunteers but also to the efforts of Set Up Events, a Wilmingtonbased company that produces and times triathlons on the East Coast. In an effort to open the event
to all ability levels, this year’s race will include a 5K run that will also finish at the battleship. “We’ve added the New Hanover Regional Medical Center 5K event from a health and wellness standpoint,” Jones said, “because the YMCA and the hospital would like to get more of the community involved. This will give runners the opportunity to participate on the same course as these iron distance triathletes.” Due to PPD’s sponsorship, the event also features a special group of competitors, the PPD Heroes.
“They are individuals who, because of clinical trials, are alive today,” Jones said. Among these athletes, many of whom are competing in the iron distance triathlon, are cancer survivors, lung transplant recipients and cystic fibrosis patients, he added. “Imagine the emotion and just how good people feel when they hear of these stories,” Jones said. Athletes and spectators can view course maps, get race-day information and find out how to sponsor, volunteer or donate at www.beach2battleship.com email emmy@luminanews.com
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Growth along the generation gap By Miriah Hamrick, Staff Writer
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ecovery is slow but steady for building professionals in New Hanover County thanks to a surge of interest from retiring baby boomers, but a panel of local builders raised concerns about issues deterring millennials from home ownership. Five builders weighed in on the state of the industry during a roundtable discussion organized by the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association sales and marketing council. The panel listed many signs of recovery: The cost of materials and labor is rising; demand is up; landowners with large holdings are approaching developers and securing permits for subdivisions and mixed-use projects. Banks are still reluctant to award loans for new construction, but because growth in the local market stems mostly from retirees with quick access to cash, it is less of an issue for Wilmington-area builders. Robin Hackney, custom homebuilder who founded Horizon Homes with her husband, said the market for homebuyers ages 50 and older is booming. “The retiree market is just going gangbusters. ... That, to me, is the market. That is the advantage we have because we have such a great place to live. Everybody wants to come to the
beach,” Hackney said. “They’re the ones with the money. They don’t necessarily need the mortgage. If they get one, they might get a little one. They can pay cash if they feel like it.” But limited access to lenders is stalling growth among first-time homebuyers and the move-up market. Meager paychecks prevent newcomers from qualifying for loans or saving for a down payment. “They’ve got to have great credit scores to be able to afford something. They’ve got to have some money to put in the game, and a lot of them don’t have that either,” Hackney said. John Lancaster, of Venture Homes of Coastal Carolina, suggested economic recovery has not yet trickled down to college graduates entering the job market. “We keep hearing we’ve got job growth. Look around. We really don’t have good job growth. The kids coming out of school now, they’re bartenders or waitresses. They can’t afford to buy a house with those kinds of jobs,” Lancaster said. He listed burdensome corporate taxes and federal regulations as obstacles to keeping industry, especially manufacturing, in the United States. Builders FirstSource’s Randy Johnson called for a local movement to demand that outsourced jobs return to America.
“That’s where it’s got to start. We have to get jobs back to the United States, back to smalltown America,” Johnson said. Without financial stability, fewer young people are settling down, raising families, and investing in a future. Howard Penton, of Penton New Homes, said he is seeing more single-person households, meaning more rentals and less ownership. “People are getting married later, if they get married. People are getting divorced earlier. People are waiting to have children longer. ... You’re not getting a household formation,” Penton said. Job scarcity is not the only factor affecting the demand for new construction. Subcontractors are in short supply, panelists agreed, as young graduates boast degrees but not marketable skills. “Everybody got hurt in the downturn, right on down to the electrician and the plumber,” Hackney said. “To me, that is just the biggest challenge. They can’t find these people, because they’re now flipping burgers instead of banging nails.” Lancaster agreed, suggesting subcontractors are hesitant to trust the recent boost in demand as permanent growth. “Right now, it’s almost impossible to get siding people, framers. They can’t find labor to hire right now. I think to a certain degree, they’re scared to hire new labor right now because they don’t know if this is consistent,” Lancaster said. Both Lancaster and Hackney predicted a change. Lancaster called for high schools to encourage vocational training. Hackney referred to a partnership between the homebuilders association and Cape Fear Community College’s building program. Penton, who recently hired a graduate from CFCC’s building program, said the alums are eager to bridge the gap between classroom and jobsite. “They’ve got the desire and the enthusiasm. They’re focused on wanting to be in the building industry,” Penton said. The community college may be equipping some local millennials with jobs prospects, but Johnson suggested the next challenge is a different perspective on home ownership. “I think we face a generational change where a lot of us in this room look at home ownership as the American goal, and I’m not sure the new generation coming up is really focused on that,” Johnson said. Johnson suggested a campaign led by the homebuilders association, the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors and other industry leaders to encourage home ownership. email miriah@luminanews.com
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Randy Johnson of Builders FirstSource speaks at a roundtable discussion organized by the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association sales and marketing council Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Lumina Hall.
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Patrons enjoy Panamanian cuisine Friday, Oct. 10 inside the newly opened Ceviche’s Panamanian Restaurant near the intersection of Wrightsille Avenue and Eastwood Road.
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In addition to preparing for Friday night service at their newly opened restaurant and prepping ceviche for hundreds of people for the third annual Taste of Wrightsville Beach the following day, Ceviche’s Panamanian Restaurant owners Hunter Tiblier and Laura Bay also got married. The co-owners and team behind Ceviche’s held a small wedding in front of the restaurant Friday, Oct. 10, which opened two weeks earlier After purchasing the space in May, it was a lengthy process of reconstruction, renovation and navigation of health department procedures for Ceviche’s, but Tiblier said he was happy to be finally open.
“We had a rough opening two weeks ago and it didn’t seem like anything was going right so I closed the next day, reorganized and came out a lot better,” he said. “The reception has been awesome and the people coming in for lunch have sometimes been coming back for dinner, too.” Along with traditional Panamanian ceviche like the Mixto — fresh fish, shrimp, calamari, octopus, conch and baby clams marinated in lemon and lime juice, tossed with bell peppers, cilantro and red onions — the restaurant has a tapas menu of items like empanadas, yucca fries and fried mashed plantains, and entrees like arroz con pollo. Tiblier said diners who also visited the space when it was Coastal Cupcakes have been
surprised by the transformation of the interior, with dark wood used throughout and accents of palm green. Ceviche’s holds 23 seats and is open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Surf City continues expansion
After opening Annex Surf Supply in 2013, Wrightsville Beach surf shop Surf City has expanded once again to open Surf City’s Attic in the space adjacent to the main shop in The Landing on Causeway Drive. Annex Surf Supply manager Chris Batten said the space would be reserved for whatever clothes, accessories and goods would traditionally be on sale in Surf City. “We have all this stuff we could be selling and for me to put on
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When it comes to kids and investing, you don’t have to be a financial wizard to teach them the basics. All it takes is a little time and patience to help provide the necessary groundwork for a lifetime of learning and financial decision making. Set a good example. Children tend to imitate their parents’ behavior. This can be especially true of your finances. Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Dave Dupont Do you carry large balances on your credit cards? Do you follow a budget and contribute regularly to a savings or retirement account? Your actions today can leave a lasting impact on your children as they plan for their own future. Create opportunities for your children to earn and manage money. Establish an allowance for doing chores around the house, or help them find odd jobs around the neighborhood, such as mowing lawns or babysitting. Kids also may receive money for birthdays and the holidays. Regardless of the source, any of the money they earn or receive can be used to establish a savings account, where they can make regular contributions. Help them establish financial goals. Illustrate the difference between short- and long-term savings. For example, your child can choose to save for a new toy next week or a bicycle next summer. After determining a goal, help them develop a plan. How much money will be needed? How much will they need to sock away each week or month? Educate your children about the basics of investing. There are many easy-to-read books and articles tailored to young investors that address a variety of financial subjects. Kids also can browse internet investment sites designed specifically for them to help apply real-life situations to their finances and better understand the value of saving. Build a mock portfolio. Sit down with kids and brainstorm companies that interest them through things they see at school, the mall or around the house. Have them pretend to invest a set amount of money in several companies, and track their performances every week to calculate gains and losses. This exercise can give them a better understanding of the stock market. Money and investing is a subject often overlooked by kids, evidenced by the increasing number of kids and young adults with high debt levels and low savings rates. It is important to sit down with your child and discuss how the financial decisions they make right now will shape their lives today and tomorrow. This article is provided by Dave Dupont, a Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management. RBC Wealth Management does not endorse this organization or publication. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets LLC, Member NYSE/ FINRA/SIPC
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There’s a lagoon called Kapupu near the island of Kapupu in the sunny North Pacific just west of the Elabaob Islands in the Palauan archipelago of Micronesia. Sherman the Shark, his wife, Megan, and a host of other ocean occupants call it home. Occasionally, the hairless beach apes with their so-called civilized human ways try to encroach on the Lagoonies’ tropical paradise. So, there’s bound to be high jinks in this coral-reef heaven...
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8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Wrightsville Beach Baptist church Keith Louthan, church pastor 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 Traditional Service: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School: 10:10-11 a.m. Celebration Services: 11:10 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Wrightsville United Methodist Church Bob Bauman, senior pastor 4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471 Worship Services: 8:30, 9:45, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. St. Therese Catholic church Father Joe Vetter 209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471 Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Monday, noon; Tuesday, 6 p.m.; Wednesday – Thursday noon; Thursday noon followed by Eucharistic Adoration St. Mark Catholic Church Father 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. 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
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Over the past few weeks our readers should have discovered the truth from God’s Word concerning His will and healing. The scriptures shared expose the true nature of God and His unconditional love for each of us. They also reveal that there is no scriptural evidence, under the New Covenant, that even hints Father God uses or allows infirmities or sickness to discipline His children (Matthew 8:17). Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers (III John 2 NKJV). John is greeting his dear friend Gaius with a greeting that reflects the Fathers heart. This simple greeting also exposes the direct link between the blessings of God and the condition of our soul. The soul is the heart of man, made up mostly of our mind, will and emotions (Strong’s Concordance). It is here in the heart (soul) that all decisions are made, including what we choose to believe. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation (Romans 10:10 NKJV). The soul truly prospers when we meditate on God’s Word, renewing our mind in it day by day and spending quality time in prayer (II Corinthians 4:16). Through the renewing of our minds and fellowship with Him, false doctrines, such as the one in the review above, can be exposed and rooted out. A few years ago I was ministering to a group of men in a local
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prison. After ministering the Word of God, I began praying for the sick as God was confirming His Word with signs following. As I was praying the closing prayer, one of the men who had earlier been healed of chronic back pain came hurrying down the aisle with a friend in tow. This friend was wearing a metal brace on each leg and a crutch attached to each arm. The man who had been healed was urging his friend in braces to come forward for prayer. Once the crippled man arrived at the front, I asked him if he believed that Father God wanted him well. His immediate response shocked me as he flatly said, “No!” In fact, he believed that God had allowed him to be crippled as chastisement for his past rebellion. Because he had been running from God for years, he believed this affliction was not only his punishment, but a continuous reminder that he could no longer run. Furthermore, he believed that the positive way he was handling his disability, was a testimony to the grace of God, therefore bringing Him even more glory. I had been countering each of these false beliefs from the pulpit for years but this was the first time I had encountered them all at the same time. I was speechless, except to say, “None of that is true brother, but think of how much glory it will bring God if you are miraculously healed.” He let me know that he disagreed totally and the only prayer he desired was for more grace to handle his affliction manfully. After a brief prayer, off he hobbled in his deception, holding onto the lies of Satan, with little or no understanding of the true love and grace of God.
Buddy and Maude Dawson are the founders and directors of the River of Life Worship Center, 3504 Carolina Beach Rd., Wilmington, NC. therolwc.org/buddydawson@ec.rr.com
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Healing
You come with your faith to receive a complete healing No matter what your illness I have the cure, it is not just a feeling That makes you see life, revealing a clear path to go Accept My cure and a new pathway I will show Day by day lift your needs to Me and receive a healing pure And simple for you to accept what I give is for sure The most important gift of healing your life will need Pull it close to your heart, hold on tight and you will succeed Take your healing and share it with another believer Their heart will receive a blessing keeping them from the deceiver What I give is for all to reach out and accept, the glory, It is free, it is simple and the basis for a never-ending story Accept who you are and the frailty of life without Me Healing your mind, body and spirit will always be The best decision of your life to accept your salvation All the beauties of this world will go far beyond your expectations
(Prov 12:18 NRSV) Rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (Isa 58:8 NRSV) Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly; your vindicator shall go before you, the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard. (Acts 10:38 NRSV) how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. (1 Cor 12:7 - 9 NRSV) 7 - To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 - To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 - to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, (Rev 22:2 NRSV) through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.
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October 16 LOVE COMES FIRST John 13:35 “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” JOHN 13:35 Jesus didn’t say that all men would know we are His disciples by our doctrine, our rituals, our hatred for sin, or even by the way we express our love for God. He said very clearly, that the one characteristic that would cause the world to identify us as His followers, is our love, one for another. This same night, the Lord prayed to His Father using this same thought saying, “That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me” (Jn. 17:21). The only way that Christ’s body will be one as the Father and Jesus are One, is through God’s kind of love.
Unity of believers, that can only come through a genuine God-kind of love, is the greatest tool for evangelism that the church has or will ever have, according to Jesus. The early church didn’t have the massive organizational structures that we see today or the ability to travel anywhere in the world in just a matter of hours. They certainly did not come close to spending as much money, in proportion to us, to spread the gospel. And yet, the pagans of Thessalonica said of Paul and his companions, “These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also” (Acts 17:6). They had evangelized the known world in less than thirty years. Before we can ever fulfill the great commission of Matthew 28:19-20, there must be a revival of love in the church, where doctrine and ritual take a “back seat” to love for one another.
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AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 12 SP 1472 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John C. Chisolm and Gloria M. Chisolm to Netco, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of August, 2007, and recorded in Book 5225, Page 2820, and Modification in Book 5468, Page 2719, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on October 21, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 80, Section 2, Weaver Acres Subdivision according to the map thereof recorded in Map Book 7, at Page 46, of the New Hanover County Registry. Being the same property or a portion of the same property conveyed to John C. Chisolm and wife, Gloria M. Chisolm by General Warranty Deed dated July 26, 2003 from Jimmy Faison filed on March 24, 2004 in Book 4244 at Page 604 in the New Hanover County records. Commonly known as: 133 Avant Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411 Parcel Number: R04305-004-017000 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the
notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1091016 (FC.CH) October 9 and 16, 2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 104 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Carl Franklin Blackmon, III and Chamisa M. Blackmon (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Chamisa M. Blackmon and Carl F. Blackmon, III) to Henry V. Cunningham, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 8th day of August, 2008, and recorded in Book 5339, Page 795, 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 October 21, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 358, Section 5, Churchill Estates Subdivision, as shown on map of same recorded in Map Book 20, at Page 53 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4452 Jamey 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 cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1129075 (FC.FAY) October 9 and 16, 2014
13 SP 972 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Helen B. McCahan to TRSTE, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated January 28, 2005 and recorded on January 31, 2005 in Book 4656 at Page 110, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 21, 2014 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: All of Lot 90 in Huntington Forest Subdivision, Section 6, as the same is shown on a revised map recorded in Map Book 33 at Page 279 in the New Hanover County Registry, and being the same lands described in the recorded in Book 2339 at Page 341 in said Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1005 Balfoure Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are All Lawful Heirs of Helen B. McCahan. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they
believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 12-28873-FC02 October 9 and 16, 2014 11 SP 1706 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Albert Paul Best to Jeffrey M. Baker, Trustee(s), which was dated July 21, 2006 and recorded on July 26, 2006 in Book 5056 at Page 849, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 21, 2014 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the Western line of the Winter ParkWrightsboro Road, at the Southernmost corner of that tract conveyed to Everett C. Akers and wife by deed recorded in the New Hanover County Registry in Book 579, at Page 633; running thence North 59 degrees 43 minutes West along the Southern line of said Akers tract, 764.0 feet to an old iron pipe near the Southeastern edge of Smith Creek; thence the same course continued, North 59 degrees 43 minutes West, along the Southern line of said Akers tract, to the run of Smith Creek; thence Northeastwardly along the run of Smith Creek to its intersection with the run of Spring Branch; thence Northeastwardly and Eastwardly along the run of Spring Branch to its intersection with the Western line of the Winter Park-Wrightsboro Road; thence South 27 degrees 05 minutes West along the Western line of said Road 270 feet, more or less, to the Northeastern corner of that tract conveyed to Annie H. Harrell et al by deed recorded in said Registry in Book 658, at Page 120; thence North 59 degrees 43 minutes West, parallel with the first call hereinabove, 200.33 feet to the Northwestern corner of said Harrell tract; thence South 27 degrees 05 minutes West, parallel with said Winter Park-Wrightsboro Road, and along the Western line (extended) of said Harrell tract, 199.95 feet to the Northern line of that easement conveyed to J.W. Johnson et ux by deed recorded in said Registry in Book 726, at Page 41; thence South 59 degrees 43 minutes East, along the Northern line of said easement and parallel with the first call hereinabove, 200.33 feet to the Western line of the Winter-Park Wrightsboro Road; thence South 27 degrees 05 minutes West, along the Western line of said Road, 30.05 feet to the BEGINNING; being all of that conveyed to W.T. Hughes by deed in said Registry in Book 841, at Page 790; and being the W.T. Hughes “Gooseneck” tract. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1219 North Kerr Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28405. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Albert Paul Best. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 11-17366-FC01 October 9 and 16, 2014 14 SP 371 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Lamondo Murray and Latashia S. Murray to Kosko Law Firm, Trustee(s), which was dated March 24, 2005 and recorded on April 5, 2005 in Book 4745 at Page 128, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 21, 2014 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Beginning at a point in the East-
ern line of 5th Street 153 feet Northwardly from the Northern line of Meares Street; running thence Eastwardly parallel with Meares Street 165 feet; thence Southwardly parellel with 6th Street 33 feet; thence Westwardly parallel with Meares Street 165 feet to the Eastern line of 6th Street; thence Northwardly along the Eastern line of 6th Street 33 feet to the point of beginning. Same being part of Lot 4 in Block 22, according to the official plan of the City of Wilmington, N.C. and being also the same property conveyed by B. B. Hodges and wife, Gretta C. Hodges, to Alvin Hankins and wife, Lizzie Catherine Hankins and Carol Reaves (single) by deed duly recorded in Book 419 at Page 498 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for New Hanover County, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1013 South 6th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are LaMondo Murray and Latashia S. Murray. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-07661-FC01 October 9 and 16, 2014
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L E G A L N O T I C ES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 675 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Aaron P. Bell an unmarried man to Daniel D. Hornfeck, Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of October, 2009, and recorded in Book 5442, Page 1658, 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 October 21, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 75R Saratoga Place, Section 1, Phase 1, as shown on map recorded in Map Book 35 at Page 273 of the New Hanover County Registry. Property Address: 4826 Grouse Woods Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411, Parcel ID: R03514-004008-000. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PRO-
TECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1142370 (FC.CH) October 9 and 16, 2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 164 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Joseph H. Pyrtle and Kelly S. Pyrtle to Jeffery L. Tuttle, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of October, 2005, and recorded in Book 4931, Page 1864, and Modification in Book 5516, Page 504, and Modification in Book 5761, Page 2104, 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 October 28, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 4, Harnett Pointe, as the same is shown on a map of Harnett Pointe recorded in Map Book 29 at Page 85 in the New Hanover County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4224 Province Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent
due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.
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.
Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All Heirs of Bobby Thomas.
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1128630 (FC.FAY) October 16 and 23, 2014
14 SP 627 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Bobby Thomas to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated April 17, 2008 and recorded on April 28, 2008 in Book 5307 at Page 459, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 28, 2014 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Beginning at a point in the southern line of Orange Street, 120 feet westwardly from the southwestern intersection of Seventeenth and Orange Street and running thence southwardly, and parallel with Seventeenth Street, 107 feet to an alley; thence westwardly, along the northern line of said alley, and parallel with Orange Street, 40 feet thence northwardly, and parallel with Seventeenth Street, 107 feet to the said line or Orange Street, and thence eastwardly along said southern line of Orange Street, 40 feet to the point of beginning, the same being parts of Lots #1 and #2 in Block #497 according to the plan of the said City of Wilmington, North Carolina. Parcel ID#: R05406-010-001-000 Property Address: 1614 Orange Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 Deed Ref 802/599 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1614 Orange Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the
An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-14596-FC01 October 16 and 23, 2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 701 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Walter Lee Crouch, Jr. and Melinda H. Crouch to A. Grant Whitney, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of July, 2004, and recorded in Book 4435, Page 25, and Modification in Book 5523, Page 2815, 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 October 28, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 2 as shown on a plat thereof entitled “Map Of Division Of Property For W. Lee Crouch, Jr.”, dated August 13, 1997, prepared by Sherwin D. Cribb, N.C. Registered Land Surveyor and recorded in Map Book 37 at Page 158 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which plat is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4 Island Drive, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer
and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1141905 (FC.FAY) October 16 and 23, 2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 697 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Tricia K. Davis to Neal G. Helms, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of December, 2006, and recorded in Book 5118, Page 864, 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 October 28, 2014 and will sell to the
highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being a unit ownership in real property pursuant to Chapter 47C of the general statutes of North Carolina entitled “Unit Ownership Act” and being known and designated as Unit 301, Building 4 of Bellingham Park Condominium, as the same is shown on map recorded in Condominium Plat Book 16 at Pages 81 through 90 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 2801 Bloomfield Lane, Unit 301, Wilmington, North Carolina. Together with and subject to all the rights, easements, covenants, terms and conditions appurtenant to said unit, including but not limited to, the undivided interest in the common elements and facilities of Bellingham Park Condominium, as set out in the Declaration of Bellingham Park Condominium, recorded in Book 5053, Page 894, and any amendments or supplements thereto. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1142295 (FC.FAY) October 16 and 23, 2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 531 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jonathan B. Akins and Michelle W. Akins (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Michelle W. Akins) to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of July, 2006, and recorded in Book 5051, Page 2337, 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 October 27, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 159, Section 10, Georgetowne Subdivision, as shown on that map recorded in Map Book 41, Page 19 of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4319 Aftonshire Lane, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and rein-
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L E G A L N O T I C ES statement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1139174 (FC.FAY) October 16 and 23, 2014 13 SP 992 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Joseph Canty Jr. and Victoria S. Canty to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated May 18, 2006 and recorded on May 22, 2006 in Book 5025 at Page 87, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 28, 2014 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 186, Section 3, Alamosa Place, as shown on map recorded in Map Book 38, at Page 39, on the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2501 Hawes Court, Wilmington, NC 28411. THIRD
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MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Joseph Canty Jr. and Victoria S. Canty. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-17470-FC02 October 16 and 23, 2014 14 SP 482 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE, North Carolina, New Hanover County In the matter of the foreclosure of the Deed of Trust of Ann P. Vo and Eric R. Gonzalez to Attorney Jeffrey Porter, Trustee for Universal Lending Corporation See Substitution of Trustee as recorded in Book 5816, Page 1415, appointing NC Substitute Trustee Company as Substitute Trustee. Under and by virtue of
the power and authority contained in that certain deed of trust executed and delivered by the above-named Grantors to Universal Lending Corporation, dated September 22, 2005, securing indebtedness in the original principal amount of $94,500.00 as recorded in Deed of Trust Book 4909 at Page 175, New Hanover County Registry (hereinafter, the “Deed of Trust”) and because of the default of Debtor in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the failure of Debtor to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for New Hanover County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, NC Substitute Trustee Company, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on October 28, 2014 at 11:00AM at the New Hanover County Courthouse at the usual place of sale designated by the New Hanover County Clerk, New Hanover County Judicial Center, 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, the real property in New Hanover County, North Carolina (including any improvements thereon), with the address of 805 J. March Court, Wilmington, NC 28405, and as described as follows: UNIT(S) J, SECTION THREE, PHASE XIV, BUILDING TWENTY, CAPE COTTAGES CONDOMINIUM, AS SHOWN ON PLAT RECORDED IN CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 131, NEW HANOVER COUNTY REGISTRY. A.P.N. #: R04908-007-001-142 The Substitute Trustee may, in his sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided by N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and easements of record and assessments, if any. The record owner of the above-described real property as reflected on the records of the County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is: Ann P. Vo, Eric R. Gonzalez An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the County Clerk of Superior Court. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45¬-21.10(b), and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of the greater of five per cent (5%) percent of the amount bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. § 45-21.30 (d) and (e). Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. If the Substitute 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 bank-
ruptcy petition by an owner or debtor prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Substitute Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee, in his sole discretion, if he believes 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. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenacy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896, “Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act” which became effective on May 20, 2009. Additional Notice Where the Real Property Is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007 may, after receiving this notice of the sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. NC Substitute Trustee Company, Substitute Trustee 600-A Centrepark Drive, Asheville, North Carolina 28805 (828) 252-8010, 1115714 10/16, 10/23/2014
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of David William Crockett of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 25th day of December 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 25th day of September 2014. Charlotte Crockett, Executrix 17 W. Greensboro Street Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16/2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Lorraine G. Spivey a/k/a Carrie G. Spivey, 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 Jimmie P. Spivey, 1033 Creekside Lane, Wilmington, North Carolina 28411 on or before the 25th day of December, 2014 or this notice will 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 25th day of September, 2014 Jimmie P. Spivey, Executor of the Estate of Lorraine G. Spivey a/k/a Carrie G. Spivey 1033 Creekside Lane Wilmington, NC 28411 September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2014
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Ralph James Smith, 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 the undersigned at 409 Benjamin Ave., Wilmington, NC 28403, on or before December 25, 2014 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 25th day of September 2014. Annie D. Smith, Administratrix of the Estate of Ralph James Smith Jerry A. Mannen, Jr., Attorney YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5TH Ave. Wilmington, NC 28401 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16/2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Donald James Fisher, deceased of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of December, 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at: 6602 West Airlie Road Wilmington, NC 28403 This the 25th day of September, 2014. Tammy Walters Fisher, Executrix of the Estate of Donald James Fisher 6602 West Airlie Road Wilmington, NC 28403 The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Rd., Ste. 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16/2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of John Edward Orrell, 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, 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 5th day of January, 2015, 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 2nd day of October, 2014. Julie Orrell Spagnardi, Executrix of the Estate of John Edward Orrell Jill L. Peters Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301 Wilmington, NC 28401 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2014 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified
as Executrix of the Estate of Peggy Pope DeBose McKoy 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 1st day of January 2015, 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 2nd day of October 2014. Sabra Stephens DeBose, Executrix 4610 Split Rail Drive Wilmington, NC 28412 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of ROBERT DANIEL LAKE, deceased of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 3rd day of January, 2015, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at: 113 Beckett Court Souderton, PA 18964 This the 2nd day of October, 2014. Robert B. Lake, Administrator of the Estate of Robert Daniel Lake 113 Beckett Court Souderton, PA 18964 The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Rd., Ste. 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/2014
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Mark Edward Stansfield, 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 the undersigned at 6503 Parkshore Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409, on or before January 2, 2015 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 is the 2nd day of October 2014. Mary Kathleen Stansfield, Executrix of the Estate of Mark Edward Stansfield Jerry A. Mannen, Jr., Attorney YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5TH Ave. Wilmington, NC 28401 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/2014
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Salads in a Jar
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Chef Andrew Cushing, Dockside With an admitted fetish for glass jars, Andrew Cushing reinvents salad to go with a new twist on Korean kimchi, below, and the classic American pasta salad, left.
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A traditional fermented Korean side dish made of vegetables with a variety of seasonings, kimchi is often described as sour and spicy. In the traditional preparation it is often allowed to ferment underground in jars for months. I ngredients
Veggies ¾-1 cup green cabbage, finely shredded 5 Roma tomatoes, halved 1 small or ½ large cucumber, peeled and sliced ½ bell pepper, sliced ¼ red onion, sliced 1 fresh jalapeno, thinly sliced 2 stalks green onion, sliced ½ cup fresh cilantro
Chicken Pasta Salad I ngredients
6 Roma tomatoes, quartered 1 small or ½ whole cucumber, peeled then diced ½ bell pepper, chopped rough ¼ red onion, chopped rough 1 cup pasta, cooked, rinsed 5 ounces chicken breast, grilled then pulled ½-1 cup white cheddar cheese, cubed 1 cup Italian dressing D irections
Drizzle a favorite Italian dressing into the bottom of the jar. Layer ingredients beginning with quartered tomatoes and ending with cubed cheese. Refrigerate to marinate. When ready to serve, unscrew jar lid and invert into bowl.
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Dressing 1 lemon, juiced ½ cup apple cider vinegar ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp red pepper flake ½ tsp granulated garlic 1 tsp sesame seed 1 tsp white sugar 1 tbsp water ½ tsp soy sauce ½ tsp sirachi Pinch salt and pepper D irections
Drizzle dressing in the bottom of the jar. Layer ingredients beginning with shredded cabbage and ending with fresh cilantro. Refrigerate to marinate. When ready to serve, unscrew jar lid and invert into bowl.