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Michael hits WB
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A federal official touted a handful of relief options from FEMA and federal agencies while providing the New Hanover County Board of Commissioner details about the number of homes and apartments that were damaged during Hurricane Florence. Robert Spence, FEMA Division Five Supervisor for the Hurricane Florence response, told the board on Monday that over 500 apartment units received damage from the storm, and over $25.6 million of state and federal funds have been distributed to help citizens. “Most of those apartments were at the University of North Carolina Wilmington n See FEMA Page 2
On Thursday, Oct. 11, the remnants of Hurricane Michael which hit the Florida Panhandle as a Category 4 storm, brought tropical force winds and rains to Wrightsville Beach, which still had many houses covered with tarps to protect from damage caused by Hurricane Florence in September.
North Carolina lawmakers enable use of living shorelines for hurricane recovery Living shorelines are an erosion control method that provide a more eco-friendly alternative to bulkheads.
Trask Bridge crossing nearing completion By Keaton Smith Intern
The Trask Bridge crossing is due for completion by the end of this year, said Malissa Talbert, Manager of Communications for the city of Wilmington. In the wake of Hurricane Florence, the path took no damage, but the storm interrupted progress for over two weeks. Dylan Lee, with the Communications Office at Wilmington City Hall, said that progress is being made on both the gazebo and lighting along the path. Lee explained that “in addition to connecting the trail to the restaurants on Airlie Road, this walkway will allow beachbound trail users to use the sidewalk on the Southern side of the bridge and citybound trail users to use the opposite sidewalk, reducing conflicts on the bridge’s sidewalk.” The path––to give pedestrians and bikers a safe way to cross over Wrightsville Avenue before crossing the drawbridge leading to Wrightsville Beach––comes in at a total cost over $800,000. The Wilmington City Council voted on the project a year ago to date and approved the path with a 7-0 vote. Lee reported that the contract for this project will cost around $915,000.
Causeway Cafe to Close
The Causeway Cafe, which has served breakfast and lunch to Wrightsville Beach visitors and locals alike for 32 years, will close after owner Dave Monaghan announced his retirement in a Facebook post on Friday, Oct. 12. While the post gave a closing date of Sunday, Nov. 4, it also solicited invites to make an offer on the business. “This restaurant has played such a huge
role in our lives since 1987 as we’ve seen family, customers, employees, and our own selves grow up in these tables and booths. But as all good things must come to an end, we’re very much looking forward to spending more time with family and friends in wonderful Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington,” the post said.
At the suggestion of the North Carolina Coastal Federation, the North Carolina General Assembly acted this week to encourage the use of living shorelines along estuarine shorelines as property owners take steps to recover from Hurricane Florence. Lawmakers enabled the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission to adopt a temporary rule to provide a more streamlined permitting process for property owners seeking to rebuild their waterfront properties with more resilient and environmentally friendly living shorelines instead of bulkheads. “We are delighted by this swift action by lawmakers to give property owners a better alternative for dealing with erosion problems created by recent storms,” said Todd Miller, executive director of the federation. “This week the General Assembly enacted a provision in the hurricane disaster bill that gives the Coastal Resources Commission authority to adopt a temporary rule offering a General Permit for living shorelines that works in concert with the new U.S. Army Corps of Engineers General Permit currently being adopted by the Wilmington District.” “This new law advances the construction of living shorelines. It provides a much quicker permitting process that does not require review by multiple state and federal agencies,” said Miller. “Up until now, it took months to get permits for many living shoreline projects while bulkhead and revetment permits can be issued in a matter of hours. We think living shorelines are often the best alternative for both property owners and the environment, so this is a significant step to help make our coast more resilient to future storms.” State and federal efforts to level the playing field for permitting living shorelines couldn’t be timelier according to the federation. Many bulkheads failed during Hurricane Florence while the federation’s living shoreline projects held up to the storm’s strong winds and damaging waves. n See SHORELINES Page 2
Landfall Foundation Awards Grants Early to 82 Organizations The Landfall Foundation awarded $388,000 to 82 non-profit organizations and schools. As the local community faces the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the Landfall Foundation board of directors made the funds available early as many recipients are involved in the relief and rebuilding efforts. This year’s distribution brings a total of over $4.5 million donated to local non-profits and schools since the foundation’s inception twenty-three years ago. This amount does not include approximately $15,000 contributed toward scholarships to Landfall employees also given by the Landfall Foundation. In the Health and Welfare category, many organizations like the Diaper Bank of North Carolina, South Brunswick Interchurch
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Council, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, Brunswick Family Assistance, Nourish NC, the Assistance League, First Fruits Ministries, Good Shepherd, the North Carolina Food Bank and more provide immediate basic needs both for those impacted by flooding and the most vulnerable in our community. Local PTAs in Title 1 schools received money to meet emergency needs for students and their families. These local organizations will continue to be here serving local families long after the large national disaster relief groups are gone. The Education category received more than 50 applications and featured many requests for technology such as Chromebook carts and I-Pads, as well as some very innovative projects. Sunset
Park Elementary School’s “Guys Read” program aims to raise the number of students reading at grade level (currently less than 40 percent) by improving the outdated collection in the media center, increasing peer interaction, and implementing male mentoring. Holly Tree Elementary School’s “Walking Classroom” program will encourage exercise without sacrificing instructional time. Students listen to podcasts directly aligned with their curriculum while walking outdoors. Projects in the Education category also support community education groups such as Communities in Schools, Guardian Ad Litem and the Wrightsville Beach Museum. Landfall Foundation Arts grants provide support for local organizations n See LANDFALL Page 2
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A North Carolina State Trooper was killed on Wednesday, Oct. 17 after a suspect at a traffic stop in Columbus County shot him. The trooper has been identified as Kevin K. Conner, an 11-year veteran, assigned to Troop B, District 5 (Columbus County). Trooper Conner succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a local hospital. Raheem Cole Dashanell Davis, 20, of 2089 Braswell Rd in Chadbourn has been charged with first degree murder in the death of Conner. At approximately 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17, Conner stopped a white GMC pickup truck for a speeding violation on US 701 near Sellers Town Rd in Columbus County. The driver of the pickup pulled over onto the shoulder and Connor made his initial approach. The driver of the pickup then fired several shots, striking the trooper. After assaulting the trooper, the driver fled the scene, traveling into Fair Bluff. Local police attempted to stop the vehicle and the driver fled, initiating a brief pursuit. The driver of the pickup then fled on foot after his vehicle became disabled while attempting to cross over a railroad crossing. After an extensive search, authorities located the driver and placed him in custody without incident. He was transported to the Columbus County Jail by investigators. “The Highway Patrol family is mourning the loss of a hero and will forever be changed by the tragic events that have occurred”, said Colonel Glenn McNeill Jr., commander of the State Highway Patrol. “We ask everyone to please keep Trooper Conner’s family and all who knew him in your thoughts and prayers.” “We extend our deepest sympathy to Trooper Conner’s family”, said Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks. “Trooper Conner was killed while protecting and serving his community. We mourn our loss and will continue to support his family. We are grateful for his service and honor the men and women who serve in harm’s way, each and every day.”
our community. This year, Opera Wilmington received a grant for their summer production of La Boheme; they are the only local organization bringing this art form to Wilmington. The Brigade Boys and Girls Club will reintroduce their award-winning National Photography Program to area at-risk teens and youth. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts will provide a theatre experience to all area first and second graders, and the Thalian Association Community Theatre will provide Title 1 school performances and special Sensory Friendly performances for students with special needs. Grants also support community favorites such as Cucalorous, Port City Music
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location, where the tornado was,” Spence said. “Many of the complexes need to be completely rebuilt.” Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Jr. expressed concern for those who have yet to find housing. “A lot of these people have been absorbed into your community,” Spence responded. “Staying with friends, family, and what have you.” Over 800 residents were displaced, and Spence said FEMA is providing five relief options for New Hanover County residents. The first form of assistance is called the disaster recovery center site for New Hanover County, at the old Sears store at the Independence Mall. There, survivors can make their claims and talk face to face with an agent. The hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, nine to seven and Sunday nine to one. The facility opened on September 28th. Another form of relief is Transitional Sheltering Assistance, or TSA. This assistance takes the form of shelter at hotels, bed and breakfasts, but Airbnb is not covered. “FEMA provides up to 170 days of assistance,” Spence said. Grants are another option for most survivors, as $5.6 million in state and federal grants for almost 3,200 homeowners and renters has already been paid out, Spence said. More than 1,200 claims for grant approval have been made, and for those that have been denied, Spence, as well as Commissioner Continued from Page 1
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Trooper Kevin K. Conner
Festival, the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, Kenan Chapel Concert Series, and the Wilmington Ballet Company’s annual production of the Nutcracker. The number of requests for grants increased this year. In addition to the Spring Gala and regular contributions by Landfall residents, the foundation has continued with its fundraisers to help meet those needs. The Legends of Tennis event was canceled this year due to the storm. Other events this year are the August Art Show and December Holiday Marketplace. Through the donations of Landfall Foundation supporters, the foundation has provided assistance to non-profit organizations since its founding. Co-chairs for the 2018 Grants Committee are Landfall residents Karen Rogalski and Ginger Wilson.
“Their performance during Florence is a real testimony to the value and integrity of living shoreline approaches that
more naturally protect shorelines from erosion,” said Dr. Lexia Weaver, coastal scientist with the federation. It appears that living shorelines mainly outperformed bulkheads during the storm because of the way they absorb wave energy. Living shorelines are designed to mimic the natural slope of the shorelines. They usually involve planting native marsh grasses combined with offshore sills or
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Students from New Hanover High School's tennis team pack diapers for Landfall Foundation grant recipient Diaper Bank of N.C. New Hanover is also a recipient for their program to provide emergency funds and graduation materials for low income students.
Robert Zapple, urged residents to make an appeal. “You have a 98 percent chance of getting approved after making an appeal,” Spence said. “When we say grant, that is not to be paid back. That is a gift on behalf of the State and Federal Government.” A Small Business Administration loan is another major relief option for both homeowners and business owners, he said. “Forty thousand for contents and $200,000 for homes at one and a half to two percent for 30 years, that’s pretty good,” Spence said. “And apartment complex owners are eligible for up to $2 million in SBA loans.” FEMA has approved these disaster loans for 349 homeowners and renters, as well as 28 businesses. $14.5 million has been paid to homeowners so far, and $600,000 to businesses. FEMA Direct Housing offers mobile homes, on pre-existing plots and RVs for those displaced from their homes or apartments. “Direct housing has been a last resort for FEMA,” Spence said. The direct housing program was approved last minute, according to Spence, and mostly applies to those who lived in the apartment complexes that have been damaged severely. For those whose repairs will last six months or less, they will be allowed an RV, and those who repairs will take longer, they will be granted a modular home.
breakwaters made either from oyster shells, wood or rocks. Because of their design, living shorelines allow waves to roll over them naturally, which helps absorb the energy of big waves from storms like Florence. Bulkheads are unable to absorb this wave energy which is what creates scouring behind the structure and causes more erosion to the shoreline they are supposed to protect. “In addition to
outperforming bulkheads, living shorelines have proven to be a longer-term, less-expensive option for waterfront property owners in many locations,” said Weaver. “That is why we are promoting their use, especially now, as property owners begin to repair their damaged shorelines. Our message is loud and clear, install a living shoreline for long lasting and effective shoreline management.”
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Flu shots in WB on Friday, Oct. 19 The New Hanover County Health Department will be providing flu shots to public in Wrightsville Beach on Friday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Wrightsville Beach Town Hall Council Chambers at 321 Causeway Drive. Members of the public will need to bring a picture ID and insurance card. They will be asked to complete a New Hanover County Outreach Vaccination Authorization Form prior to receiving the flu shot, which may bring the completed form with you or fill one out upon arrival. If you have any questions, please call the New Hanover County Health Department at (910) 798 - 6529.
Cape Fear Community College Awarded $1.9 Million Department of Education Grant
Wrightsville Beach Museum to host Pirate Day celebration on Saturday Celebrate local pirate history at the Wrightsville Beach Museum on Saturday, Oct. 20, where local historian and former director of the Queen Anne's Revenge shipwreck project, Mark Wilde-Ramsing will give a presentation of his new book Blackbeard's Sunken Treasure. Although it would last less than a decade, a span of time during the late 18th century would be known as the “Golden Age of Piracy”. The leaders, Edward “Blackbeard” Teach, “Black Sam” Bellamy, Stede Bonnet, “Calico Jack” Rackham, Mary Read, and Anne Bonny, would become the center focal points of Pirate legend. Blackbeard felt at home in North Carolina. The barrier islands served as non navigable obstacles to most ships and proved to be the Pirate’s favorite hide out spot. Teach was killed in battle not too far from here in 1718. To this day, Money Island, nestled among the marshes of Wrightsville Beach,
continues to lure treasure-hunters looking for the pirate’s buried gold of legend. Feast of Pirates was a local celebration from 1927-1929 and though it lasted only 3 years, it was celebrated to the hilt: parades in Wilmington of costumed pirates young and old, bathing beauty contests and historical vignettes of pirate history held at Lumina, theatrical presentations, and fiercely –contested riverfront battles between dozens of pirates in full regalia, before they would land at the Water Street. Local artist, Virginia Wright-Frierson will be in attendance to discuss her illustrations for the book. Book signing from 1:302:30pm. Book signing discount the day of the event for the purchase of Blackbeard's Sunken Treasure. Katie Menne from the Maritime Museum at Southport will lead a variety of children’s activities. Costumed interpreters will tell stories for the youngsters, help them make
Jim Morton, president of Cape Fear Community College, announced that the college has been awarded a $1.9 million Title III Grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), the largest grant awarded in the College’s history. Grant funding will be used for staffing and equipment to assist students as they pursue their studies at Cape Fear Community College, and will focus on improving students' retention, academic achievement, and completion. The grant will help CFCC focus on increasing academic coaching for students who are struggling with their studies, providing financial literacy programming, assisting with degree planning, improving student retention year-to-year, and increasing the number of credentials awarded. “Cape Fear Community College is committed to helping all our students reach their academic goals,” said Morton. “This grant will help us to more effectively advise our students, and to identify and assist those who are struggling so that they can make the necessary adjustments to become successful and to persist through to graduation.” Cape Fear Community College has received a first installment of funding for $396,518, with the balance to be received over the next four years. The initial funds will be used to hire a grant director, academic advising staff and academic coaches, and to purchase software to help identify and track students who may need academic interventions. “Receiving this grant is an incredible benefit to our student services team,” said Morton. “Our dedicated staff works tirelessly to help our students succeed and this funding will allow us to expand those efforts and improve our current practices. This grant award will not only support our current students, but will impact student success for years to come.”
Wrightsville Beach Police Weekly Arrest Report
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Pleasure Island 2842828449
Topsail Island 28445
Hampstead 28443
Leland 2845128479
Castle Hayne 28429
All of New Hanover County
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226
288
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1,350
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1,963
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605
672
1305
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Central Wilmington 2840328405
Myrtle Grove/MJ 2840928412
Active Listings
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226
New Listings
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Under Contract
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Sold Units
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**Absorption gives you an idea of the number of months it will take for the current inventory to be sold out based on the last twelve months of sales. Note: This representation is based in whole, or in part, on data supplied by the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors (WRAR) Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Cape Fear Realtors nor their MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Cape Fear Realtors or their MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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New Hanover County Opens Hurricane Florence Recovery Coordination Office New Hanover County opened a Hurricane Florence Recovery Coordination Office today that will serve the county and its units of local government, as well as area non-profit and other organizations, in long term recovery efforts. “In recognition of where we are, where we need to be, and to ensure that New Hanover County helps with an effective, long term and resilient recovery, we are redirecting some of our existing talent toward a focus on Florence recovery,” said New Hanover County Manager Chris Coudriet. “The Hurricane Florence Recovery Coordination Office will manage our contract support, help set priorities and direct supplemental resources that come our way.” The Hurricane Florence Recovery Coordination Office is not a resource center for individual assistance, but rather will provide coordination of data, policy development and priority setting for the use of state and federal recovery funding, and facilitate
communications between state and federal agencies, the county and local organizations. In addition to county staff assigned to this office, a Request for Proposals has been issued to identify a consultant to assist in recovery planning. The consultant will help with project development in areas such as public assistance, hazard mitigation, Community Development Block Grant programs, temporary and direct housing efforts, permanent replacement housing development, and financial and grants management of federal and state disaster recovery programs related to Hurricane Florence. The county expects to select a consultant by November 13. The county’s Hurricane Florence Recovery Coordination Office will be located at the county’s Executive Development Center, 1241 Military Cutoff Road in Wilmington. For information about the office and other recovery efforts in the community, visit HurricaneRecovery.NHCgov.com.
New Hanover County Updates for Hurricane Florence Recovery Debris Update
New Hanover County has collected 349,833 cubic yards of vegetative debris and 573 cubic yards of construction debris as of Friday, October 12. Currently, residents also have the option to bring vegetative debris to two satellite drop-off sites, located at Veteran’s Park and Ogden Park. Because of declining use, these satellite sites will close on Saturday, October 20 at 5 p.m., and the site’s resources will be redirected to other debris collection efforts. County residents are encouraged to place their storm-related debris at the curb for collection. Demolition and vegetative debris piles must be kept separate to be collected. Additional information, including a progress map of debris collection, can be viewed at Recycling.NHCgov.com. Residents can bring demolition waste to the New Hanover County landfill, but may experience long wait times due to extremely heavy traffic. At this time, the landfill is not accepting vegetative debris from residents or commercial haulers. Vegetative debris can be taken to commercial facilities for a fee, such as Diversified Biomass at 606 Sunnyvale Drive or SeaSide Mulch at 201 N. Green Meadows Drive.
Property Damage Reporting
Residents who sustained any property damage from Hurricane Florence should submit a property damage report to the New Hanover County Tax Department. Properties that have major damage or repairs that are not completed by December 31, 2018 may be considered for an adjustment in the 2019 tax year. This will not apply to current tax bills, but may apply to tax bills for next year. The online report can be accessed and submitted on the Tax website.
Evacuation & Travel Letter
Residents who need a letter to support insurance claims and applications for assistance can view and print the county’s evacuation and travel letter here. The letter confirms the
county’s recommendation for residents to evacuate from the area before Hurricane Florence, and the dangerous travel conditions that prevented residents from returning to the area.
Hurricane Repairs & Permits
Emergency residential building repairs on a single family residence do not require a permit if the cost is $15,000 or less. However, a permit for electrical, mechanical and/or plumbing work will be required, per the state building code; and those trade permits will be given by the county at no cost for emergency damage repairs through November 30. The county’s Building Safety Department at the Government Center is open MondayFriday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, October 13 from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Building Safety’s satellite office at 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit the Building Safety website for additional details.
Burn Ban and Fire Prevention Week
A burn ban is still in place for New Hanover County, following Hurricane Florence and Tropical Storm Michael. There is an increased risk for injury and for property damage with the storm debris that remains, and the ban will remain in effect while debris removal continues. As a reminder, there is a permanent burn ban within the City of Wilmington. New Hanover County Fire Rescue (NHCFR) actively participated in the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week throughout this week, reminding residents to “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.” They partnered with the library, Miracle League, and local businesses to help educate the public about basic, but essential, ways to quickly and safely escape a home fire.
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THEME: HALLOWEEN ACROSS 1. Accumulate 6. To and ____ 9. Audition tape 13. October, e.g. 14. Adam’s body part 15. Mountain climber’s spike 16. Weasel’s aquatic cousin 17. Gentry’s “___ to Billie Joe” (1967) 18. Agitate 19. *Stanley Kubrick’s “The ____” 21. *Ghost or ghoul 23. “____ ____ Clear Day You Can See Forever” 24. Clothing joint 25. *Nighttime radar flyer 28. European sea eagle 30. Not wholesale 35. In the sack 37. Popular dieter’s foe 39. Laundromat setting 40. Carrying bag 41. Enjoy, as in food 43. Parks on a bus 44. Made a mistake 46. In 1492, it sailed the ocean blue 47. Outback birds 48. Stadiums 50. ____pit 52. Hitherto 53. Genuflecting joint 55. Feather glue 57. *She played Laurie Strode 60. *Dead one 64. Bipolar disorder phase 65. Marienbad, e.g. 67. Blind alternative 68. Give the boot 69. Breathing matter 70. Famous Bolshevik 71. London art museum 72. “Owner of a Lonely Heart” band 73. Not slouching DOWN 1. Andy’s radio partner 2. Sweater eater 3. Dead against 4. Kind of pad 5. Sacred spot 6. *”Eye of newt, and toe of ____...” 7. Relieve from 8. Falstaffian in body 9. Christian of haute-couture 10. Evening purse
11. Lion’s share 12. Single 15. Kindergartener ’s textbook 20. Drug agents 22. “____ for the course” 24. Nonprofit’s purpose 25. *”Psycho” motel proprietor 26. Terminate, as in mission 27. “Four” prefix 29. Indian flatbread 31. Homemade swing seat 32. Societal breakdown of moral standards 33. October edition of “Vogue,” e.g. 34. Minimum 36. Ownership document
38. *____-chilling 42. Haile Selassie’s disciple 45. Stalin’s order, e.g. 49. “Wheel of Fortune” request 51. Equestrian’s seat 54. Op-ed piece 56. More raw 57. Vena ____ 58. g or cm 5 9 . * ” T h e Va m p i r e Chronicles” author 60. *Christine and such 61. Weather ____ 62. Homer’s “Iliad” 63. Monthly due 64. Came together 66. Crusty dessert
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Lifestyles
Marking 20 years, Son Run racers take the Loop for prized pies, charity With its tradition of pies for the winners, the annual Son Run will mark its 20th year this Saturday, Oct. 20 when runners take to the Wrightsville Beach Loop to raise money for charity before earning a sweet reward at race’s end. An outreach project of Wrightsville United Methodist Church, the 20th Annual Son Run will start Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in front of Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation. The flat-surface 5K race runs its course over the Wrightsville Beach Loop before ending near the starting point. There is also a one-mile kids run. Traffic will not be stopped for the race. The top finishers in the various awards categories all receive an Apple Annie pie, continuing a tradition for the race. Awards are given to the top overall male and female finisher, top masters and
top finishers in eight age groups. Packet pickup is available before the race starting at 7 a.m. and on Friday from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Wine & Design at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Suite JJ. In past years, the race has raised thousands for charity. This year’s race proceeds will be equally apportioned to the Methodist Home for Children, A Safe Place, Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear and Congregations for Children. Methodist Home for Children works to build strong families, protect children who’ve been through revolving short-term placements, who were born addicted to drugs,
or who’ve suffered abuse and neglect. The Methodist Home for Children helps stabilize their families and open kids’ futures to new opportunities through higher education grants and vocational training. A Safe Place focuses on prevention, advocacy, and restoration to assist victims of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic sex trafficking. Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear provides case management and transitional housing for families who are victims of domestic violence and provides emergency shelter to homeless families with children; while supplying them with resources and skills vital to regaining and maintaining financial independence. Congregations for children (C4C) partners churches with public schools in the community
Sedaka, Boyz II Men scheduled for Wilson Center The Wilson Center announced the addition to its schedule of two music legends – Neil Sedaka, and Boyz II Men. R&B legends Boyz II Men will be taking the Wilson Center stage on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 7:30 p.m., while Neil Sedaka will be at the Wilson Center Friday, June 21, 2019 at 7:30 p.m, Boyz II Men remains one of the most truly iconic R&B groups in music history. The group redefined popular R&B and continues to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations. The band has penned and performed some of the most celebrated classics of the past two decades. The group’s 4 Grammy Awards are just the tip of the iceberg: throughout their 25-year career, Boyz II Men have also won a whopping 9 American Music Awards, 9 Soul Train Awards, 3 Billboard Awards, and a 2011 MOBO Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well and a Casino Entertainment Award for their acclaimed residency at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, which has been ongoing since 2013. The trio holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an
astounding 64 million albums sold.Singer. Songwriter. Composer. Pianist. Author. These are just a few of the titles that can be used to describe Neil Sedaka. His impressive, more than fifty year, career ranges from being one of the first teen pop sensations of the 50’s, a relevant songwriter for himself and other artists in the 60’s, a superstar in the 70’s, remaining a constant force in writing and performing presently. This is all thanks to the countless songs he has written, performed, and produced that continue to inspire artists and audiences around the world. With a career spanning six decades, a rare feat in the entertainment world, Sedaka never ceases to amaze. Tickets for both Boyz II Men and Neil Sedaka will be on sale on Friday, October 19, 2018 online, beginning at 10 a.m., at capefearstage.com and wilsoncentertickets.com, and in-person or by phone at Ticket Central at the Wilson Center, 910-362-7999, starting at 2 p.m For more information about upcoming Wilson Center performances, visit www. capefearstage.com.
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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-719-9180 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY File No. 17-SP-0211 New Hanover County, North Carolina Under and by virtue of the Declaration recorded in Book 1236, Page 0125, New Hanover County Register of Deeds, and the provisions of Chapter 47C of the North Carolina General Statutes, and because of the Respondents’ failure to pay assessments duly assessed by Sands at Carolina Beach Condominiums, III Owners, Inc. (“Association”) as shown by the Claim of Lien for Assessments filed on November 8, 2016, File No. 16-M-1285, in the Office of the New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court, and pursuant to an Order Allowing Foreclosure of Claim of Lien for Assessments entered by the New Hanover County Clerk of Court on April 26, 2017, the undersigned Trustee will expose for public sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, at 11:00 a.m. on the 24th day of October 2018, at the Courthouse door, New Hanover County Judicial Building, 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, the following property (including any improvements thereon) located in New Hanover County, North Carolina: BEING ALL of Unit 1-D, Building 2, of Sands at Carolina Beach Condominium, III, a condominium project, as the same is shown and described on a map thereof recorded in Condominium Plat Book 4, at Pages 63 through 65, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Also commonly known as 603 Carolina Beach Avenue South, Apt. 1-D, Sands III, Carolina Beach, NC 284286319. The record owners of the above-described real property as reflected by the records of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds ten (10) days prior to posting the Notice are William Burks and wife, Maria Burks. The above-described property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” and is subject to any and all superior mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, unpaid taxes, easements, conditions, restrictions, and other matters of record, including, but not limited to, Deeds of Trust recorded in Book 4889, Page 2178, of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds. The successful bidder will be required to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders a deed for the property. If for any reason the Trustee does not tender a deed for the property, the successful bidder’s sole remedy shall be a return of the deposit.
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To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) units, you are hereby notified of the following: (a) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to § 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold; and (b) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of the termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least ten (10) days, but not more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. THE UNDERSIGNED IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of JOSEPHINE Kelly M. Shovelin, Attorney J. RUSHER A/K/A LILLIAN Four Pillars Law Firm JOSEPHINE MARIE RUSH2202 Wrightsville Ave., Ste. ER, deceased, New Hanover 213 County Estate File No. 18-EWilmington, NC 28403 1175, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina October 18, 25, gives notice to all persons, November 1, 8, 2018 firms, and corporations having claims against the estate to NOTICE TO CREDITORS present such claims to the undersigned at the offices Having qualified as Executrix of Alan M. Solana, Attorney of the Estate of at Law, 1650 Military Cutoff Sidney Claire Smith, late, of Road, Suite 200, WilmingWilmington, New Hanover ton, NC 28403, on or before County, North Carolina, the the 18th day of undersigned does hereby January, 2019, or this Notice notify all persons, firms and will be pleased in bar of corporations having claims their recovery. All persons against the estate of said indebted to the estate will decedent to exhibit them in please make immediate care of the Executrix at 5836 payment. Oak Bluff, Wilmington, NC 28409, on or before January E. Alan Rusher, Executor 11, 2019, or this Notice will c/o Alan M. Solana, Attorbe pleaded in bar of their ney at Law recovery. All persons, firms 1650 Military Cutoff Road, and corporations indebted Suite 200 to the said estate will please Wilmington, NC 28403 make immediate payment to the undersigned. October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2018 This the 11th day of October, 2018. EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT
This the 28th day of SeptemThe undersigned having ber 2018. qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary Ruth Blalock Charles D. Meier, Trustee (Deceased) of New N. C. State Bar No. 13039 Hanover County, North MARSHALL, WILLIAMS & Carolina, does hereby notify GORHAM, L.L.P. all persons having claims 14 South Fifth Street against said estate to Post Office Drawer 2088 present them to the underWilmington, NC 28402-2088 signed at the address shown Telephone: (910) 763-9891; below on or before the 17th Ext. 214 day of January 2019, or this Facsimile: (910) 343-8604 notice will be pleaded in bar E-Mail: cdm@mwglaw.com of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will Published: October 11 & 18, please make immediate 2018 payment to the undersigned. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the ESTATE OF ALMA DARLING WHEELER deceased of Wilmington, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 21ST day of January, 2019, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at c/o the MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC, 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28403. This the 18th day of October, 2018. KRISTOPHER ALLEN DARLING, EXECUTOR ESTATE OF ALMA DARLING WHEELER James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2018
William G. Paluck, Sr., Executor of the Estate of Judy M. Pope
This is the18th day of October 2018. Deborah Ward, Administrator 55 Lilac Lane Hampstead, N.C. 28443 October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Judy M. Pope a/k/a Judy Madeline Pope, late of 406 Brookmere Court, Wilmington, NC 28411, New Hanover County, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned’s attorney, Kelly M. Shovelin, Four Pillars Law Firm, at 2202 Wrightsville Ave., Ste. 213, Wilmington, NC 28403, on or before the 16th day of January, 2019 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 18th day of October, 2018.
Jeanie H. Dalton Executrix of the Estate of Sidney Claire Smith Douglas A. Fox YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 Published: October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2018
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Loretta Gerenser Lewis, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned do hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o J.C. Hearne, II, 265 Racine Drive, Suite 104, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403, on or before the 10th day of January 2019, 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.
the address shown below on or before the 3rd day of January 2019, 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 4th day of October 2018. Stephen Robert Prince, Executor 3140 Laurel Circle Centerton, AR 72719 October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of George T. Fokakis (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 27th day of December 2018, 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 27th day of September 2018. Charlie M. Belissary 5008 Wynfield Court Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577
hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 27th day of December 2018, 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 27th day of September 2018. Allyson Baker-Newton, Executor 110 Chadwick Ave. Wilmington, N.C. 28401
please make immediate payment to the undersigned. THIS the 27th day of September 2018. Joseph Hall 241 Brighton Road Wilmington, NC 28409 PATRICIA C. JENKINS Hogue Hill, LLP Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 2178 Wilmington, NC 28402 September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 2018
September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION
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September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Robert “Bobby” Homer Baker, Jr. (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does
This the 11th day of October, 2018. Christine Lewis Prinz, Executor of the Estate of Loretta Gerenser Lewis c/o J.C. Hearne, II 265 Racine Drive, Suite 104 Wilmington, NC 28403 October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Edward Robert Prince (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at
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LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 www.littlechapel.org Early Worship: 8:00 a.m. Beach Access 4 Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided.
BETH SIMCHA MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATION Congregational Leader/ Rabbi Marty Schilsky 7957 Market St. Wilmington, N.C. 28411 910-681-0117 Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday
WRIGHTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Doug Lain, senior pastor 4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471 Worship Services: 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Trent Watts 209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471 Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Tuesday – Friday, noon. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH John McIntyre, senior pastor 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10:10-11 a.m. Contemporary Service: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m
ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Patrick A. Keane 1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. en Español Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Masses: 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m. followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND EPISCOPAL The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector 101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m.