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Flotilla pushes awards announcement to Sunday morning By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Unlike past years, the participants and spectators at this Saturday’s North Carolina Holiday Flotilla boat parade will wait until Sunday to know which boats took home awards. To boost attendance at Sunday’s award breakfast at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, flotilla officials will wait until then to announce this year’s winners. In prior years, the winners were announced shortly after the parade ended. Meanwhile, event organizers are looking to add more boats to a lineup that on Tuesday had 16 entrants. Boat parade committee chairman Jimmy Gilleece was encouraging more boats to enter, emphasizing the wide range of awards available, as well as the experience the parade offers. “You don’t have to spend $1,000 on lights to have a chance to win,” he said. “You’ll never forget it. When you turn the corner at Motts Channel and see the huge crowds, it’s one of the most exciting things in the world. It’s one of the largest attractions in the Southeast.” Gilleece believes there will be at least four more entrants and said there will be more sailboats in this year’s parade, with three entered so far. A $25 entry gets four tickets to the Friday captain’s party at the Blockade Runner and boats can be entered as late as Friday, he said. The boat parade, judged by five observers at the resort hotel, offers a $5,000 prize for best in show. Boats can also be honored by the spectators through textmessage voting, by texting the boat number to 24587, including the Crowd Favorite award or the People’s Choice award, which accepts an unlimited number of

By Alexandra Golder Contributing Writer

Staff photo by Terry Lane

Allison Mason, a teacher at DREAMS of Wilmington, rappels down the Blockade Runner Beach Resort on Saturday, Nov. 19, during the Over the Edge fundraiser.

To involve donors in an extreme way, DREAMS of Wilmington gave the public a unique fundraising opportunity Saturday: rappelling down the eight stories of the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. For Wrightsville Beach resident Maggie Miller, the experience was a nice change from the standard fundraising dinners and raffles. “It was so refreshing to do something different to raise money,” said Miller, who went down the face of the hotel with her brother, John Hunter, on Saturday. More than 60 donors rappelled down the hotel Saturday, n See RAPPEL Page 2

Wrightsville Beach firefighters battle wildfire By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Crews from the Wrightsville Beach Fire Department (WBFD) returned home early Tuesday morning after more than one week in western North Carolina, where they were deployed to help protect houses, hotels and other structures. WBFD sent a crew of at least four firefighters and one fire engine on Saturday, Nov. 13 to the Lake Lure area, where nearly 1,000 firefighters from around the country were battling a wildfire that spanned more than 7,000 acres. WBFD rotated crews into the mountainous region, as at least 12 full-time and volunteer firefighters from the town took part in the fight over the nine-day span. The Wilmington, New Hanover County and Leland fire departments are among the local departments that also sent crews and equipment. While most crews rotated in and out, volunteer firefighter Tom Long stayed throughout the duration of the deployment. The experience brought him closer to a fire than the four-year n See WILDFIRE Page 2

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From left, Wrightsville Beach Fire Department volunteer Tom Long, fire equipment operator Sara Jordan, Capt. Jeremy Owens and Chief Glen Rogers on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Long, Jordan and Owens had returned from Lake Lure in western North Carolina to fight a 7,000-acre wildfire. Rogers was there earlier in the week and was at the station to greet the firefighers when they returned early Tuesday morning.

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Hoggard student brings Christmas hope to Harbor Way Gardens By Johanna Ferebee Contributing Writer

As a fifth grader, Dawson Newman was quite the Rooty Rascal. Sponsored by the Harbor Island Garden Club since 1984, the Rooty Rascals are a group of junior garden club members and Wrightsville Beach School students who learn the importance of gardening and environmental consciousness from an early age. Now a junior at Hoggard High School, Newman still has the rascal spirit in mind. As a student in the first year of Hoggard’s International Baccalaureate program, Newman is required to complete 150 hours of service over an 18-month period through a creative activity service project. With the garden still in mind, Newman created the upcoming charitable event Hope Inspires Giving at Christmas to take place in Harbor Way Gardens. Photo by Johanna Ferebee From the weekend after Thanksgiving through Dec. 18, Newman Dawson Newman, a junior at Hoggard High School, has created the upcoming will host the service project at Harbor Way Gardens each Saturday charitable event Hope Inspires Giving at Christmas to take place in the Harbor

“I want to just provide a good thing for the community and give back.”

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Museum unveils Loop history tour for Flotilla By Terry Lane Staff Writer

With visitors expected to flock to Wrightsville Beach this weekend for the activities surrounding the annual North Carolina Holiday Flotilla, families will have a new way to take in the town’s rich history while walking around the John Nesbitt Loop. The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History is presenting a new “Loop through History” walking tour, with 25 markers along the two and one-half miles of sidewalk along Salisbury Streets, Lumina Avenue and Causeway Drive commemorating several of the town’s historical highlights. Museum board member Donna Starling created the exhibit, believing it to be a great activity for families while they visit Wrightsville Beach for Friday’s tree lighting or Saturday’s boat parade, which often bring in visitors early to beat the traffic. “With all the families coming to the beach early in the day and coming to the park, it’s a great way to take a walk with their families, get exercise and learn some of the town’s history while waiting for the parade to start,” Starling said. The markers will feature historical photographs that may be familiar n See TOUR Page 2

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volunteer had ever been — even after being on scene during the May King’s Beachwear fire in Wrightsville Beach. “At one point, I was close enough to touch it if I wanted,” Long said, noting that he worked mostly in a support role at the King’s fire, which kept him further away from the flames. Wildland firefighting is fundamentally different than structural firefighting, which is how WBFD firefighters are trained, so the local crews were assigned to protect buildings in the fire’s path, WBFD Fire Chief Glen Rogers said. “Some of these houses are in the middle of the woods. We sit on the house to make sure the fire doesn’t come up to it,” Rogers said. “We protect it by being there, having water and

radio available. We’re committed to not letting any structures be destroyed.” Long said it was “completely different” to witness wildland firefighting, where officials used strategy to keep the fire contained. “When we see a fire, we put it out right away,” Long said. “There, they let it burn to rob the fire of its fuel.” WBFD maintained a rotating crew of firefighters, with at least three crews of four traveling out. The crews worked in 12-hour shifts, with WBFD firefighters taking the night shifts to monitor the fire known as the Party Rock Fire. While the crews started the deployment sleeping in the command center tent, they soon moved to a nearby vacation home owned by a local resident, who let crews from Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington sleep there in between shifts.

The WBFD crews received some eye-opening briefings on the dangers they could face fighting the mountainside fires. One imminent danger is the fire can fell trees, sending burning logs rolling down the hill that could strike structures or equipment. The fire can also loosen rocks that slide down the slopes. The WBFD crews had their first assignment in Chimney Rock, where they protected a hotel, and then moved to protect the Falls Country Motel in Lake Lure the following night, where the fire came within about 50 yards of the structure, but didn’t reach it. The crews then moved to the area around Bat Cave, where they stood guard over a house that Rogers described as “in the middle of nowhere.” The structures had been abandoned, but Rogers said that the work of at least 300 firefighters and 88 pieces of apparatus from around the state has so far prevented any structures from being destroyed. Rogers said his firefighters were eager to help, as they understood that the same

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crews they were helping now could one day be deployed to Wrightsville Beach to help in the event of a hurricane or major storm. The crews have so far received two notes of appreciation from the locals — one a hand-drawn card from a child and another full-page note of thanks from an adult — and the women of one small town brought the crew dinner at 2 a.m. “The shops would give us free coffee, people would bring us food at 5 a.m.,” Long said. “Having the support from everybody, everywhere, it was a really great experience.” With WBFD sending one truck and a rotating crew of four, Rogers said his main concern was making sure that Wrightsville Beach remained well protected. The department still had the two ladder trucks, which Rogers said would be critical for any local fire, and volunteers that couldn’t make the journey west stepped up to make sure the town’s fire defenses were robust. Email terrylane@luminanews.com Staff photo by Terry Lane

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while supporters on the ground level ate hamburgers, listened to music and cheered on the adventurous fundraisers. Miller, a mother and amateur actress, said she and her brother did it in the spirit of their father Dr. Charles Hunter, a thoracic and cardiac surgeon who died in September. “He would always do the craziest things, so we knew we had to step in and do this,” Miller said. She said she relied on her acting experience in local theater to appear calmer than she was. Miller performed in a recent production of Monty Python’s “Spamalot” at Thalian Hall and was nominated for a best actress award for her portrayal of Morticia Addams in Thalian Association’s production of “The Addams Family.” The hardest part was the first step, Miller said, but once she got started, it was more comfortable. “I leaned back and just let go,” she said. While she carefully slid down the side of the hotel, her brother “flew down the building,” Miller said. “He’s a pro.” Miller’s son, Henry, though disappointed that his mother didn’t scale up the building, also had an opinion of her feat. “It was awesome!” he said. DREAMS typically hosts a fall gala, but the nonprofit wanted this year’s event to also have a strategic marketing plan. “We wanted to do something more extreme that involves donors,” said Matt Carvin,

DREAMS of Wilmington executive director. “We have been called Wilmington’s best-kept secret.” The Friday, Nov. 18 preview day brought out actor Orlando Jones, who along with news and radio personnel rappelled down more than 80 feet. “The highlight of this event is the view,” said Todd Medeiros, technical coordinator for adventure company Over the Edge. “It’s always a highlight for locals who constantly drive by an establishment to be given the opportunity to rappel off its roof. They get to experience what most never get to do.” DREAMS is a nationally award-winning nonprofit dedicated to building creativity by providing youth in need with high-quality, free-of-charge programming in literary, visual, multimedia and performing arts. To garner more attention, the nonprofit paired with Over the Edge to fundraise. “The event makes participants step out of their comfort zone,” Medeiros said. “Having members of the community partake shows a child who may be introverted that they, too, can let go.” At the time of Friday’s event, DREAMS had reached roughly $80,000 out of their $100,000 goal for the fundraiser. Each participant raised $1,000 before the event. If they did not meet this goal, they either signed a waiver to continue fundraising after the event or were billed for the remaining amount on Monday, Carvin said.

Wrightsville Beach Museum board member Donna Starling created the “Loop through History” walking tour that includes 25 markers along the 2.45 miles of sidewalk along Salisbury Streets, Lumina Avenue and Causeway Drive.

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to many, like those of the famous Lumina Pavilion, and others that some may not know about, like the bathing suit inspectors who once enforced modesty on the beach’s female visitors. In addition to the vintage photographs, the signs will also have an electronic QR code that will direct smartphone users to a website that gives more information about the stop. Stop topics will include Carolina Yacht Club, Johnnie Mercer’s Pier, Crystal Pier, the old “steel pier,” Wrightsville Beach School, Harbor Island, the great fire, Hurricane Hazel and the town’s bridges and hotels. Another piece of overlooked history will be the two scientific and industrial plants that once occupied Wrightsville Beach, one focused on saline and the other

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votes. Those awards pay $1,500, while the awards for different boat classes pay $750. Once again, the boat parade will be followed by a fireworks show. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, visitors can enjoy local arts, crafts and food vendors during the Day in the Park festivities at Wrightsville Beach Park. On Friday, Wrightsville Beach will light its Christmas Tree at the Park, which starts at 5:30 p.m. with a musical performance by Elf Patrol and the arrival of Santa

producing nickel. Starling said nickel from the plant was used to make the cross at Wrightsville Beach United Methodist Church. The exhibit will live on past flotilla weekend, Starling said, and be featured on Dec. 8 to go with the museum’s Jingle Bell 5K Run and Walk. It will also be set up as many as eight times during the coming year, with future showings possibly becoming more elaborate, including oral histories or actors in costumes. The signs will be up from dawn to dusk and taken down at night. With more showings planned, the museum, funded entirely by donations, is soliciting sponsors for each sign, at $125 each. “It’s a great Christmas gift for someone who loves Wrightsville Beach,” Starling said. “We hope the sponsorships will generate more funding and allow us to add even more signs in the future.”

Claus at 5:45 p.m. On Saturday, the Heide Trask Drawbridge will be raised at 6 p.m. in advance of the flotilla parade, though available parking will likely be filled before then, town officials said. The town warned that cars parking in Harbor Island neighborhoods could be ticketed or towed, with signs being posted at North and South Channel drives, Island Drive, Shore Drive, Point Place, Live Oak Drive, Lindy Lane, Jasmine Place east of Live Oak Drive and Myrtle Court. Email terrylane@luminanews.com

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and Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Amidst specialty seasonal lighting, handmade decorations and hot cocoa, Newman will collect $10 donations for Christmas Hope ornaments to hang within the

garden. He encourages donors to write their Christmas hopes and wishes onto the beach ballshaped ornaments. From “love” to “laptop,” the garden is transforming into a beacon of the holiday spirit. Newman has garnered more than 15 sponsors and has raised more than $1,300 so far. Proceeds will be given to local families in need this holiday season. A portion of these donations have already been used to hire

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chairperson Elise Running. “I’m just thrilled. Great for Dawson, for the garden and for the fact that the money is staying locally.” To organize the event, Newman worked with Running to gain the support of garden club members. Running revealed the decision was an easy one. “The fact that he was a former Rooty Rascal makes it more special,” Running said. Starting Saturday, Nov. 26 following the North Carolina Holiday Flotilla, the garden will be lit and ready to be decorated with ornaments of holiday hope. If all goes well this time around, Newman hopes to continue this new holiday observance for years to come. “I want to just provide a good thing for the community and give back. That’s what I’m really trying to do,” he said. Hope Inspires Giving at Christmas will accept donations on Saturday, Nov. 26 after the Flotilla; and Nov. 27, Dec. 3-4, Dec. 10-11 and Dec. 17-18 from 6-8 p.m.

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Arrests • Chelsea Lynn Phelan was charged with failure to appear in court and cited with driving while license revoked.

Mukungu, Thomas Dale Kehner, Lucas Jordan Hopkins and Peter Louis Girolami were cited with speeding. • Michael Lee Elliot was cited with revoked

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• Joseph Alfred Palmieri was cited with speeding.

• Nicola George Atkins was cited with driving while license revoked and expired registration.

Warning tickets • Sydney Rae Baylor was warned for failure to wear seatbelt.

• David Tyshaun Malachi was cited with speeding and window tint violation.

• Nicola George Atkins and David Tyshaun Malachi were charged with failure to appear in court.

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“I don’t have any family in town so I’ll be spending Thanksgiving with friends in their home.”

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Homeowners on Figure Eight Island rejected a proposal to build an erosion structure on the north end of the island, environmental advocates announced Friday, Nov. 18. The Figure Eight Homeowners Association Board of Directors announced that residents of the barrier island community voted to reject funding a terminal groin project. While advocates said the hardened, jetty-like structure would prevent the southward shift of Rich Inlet, opponents argued it would endanger the habitat of nesting birds on the north end. The homeowners association put the $7.5 million

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project up for a vote last month as part of its efforts to secure a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit for the project. David Kellam, the homeowners association administrator, told Lumina News in October that demonstrating the ability to fund the project was part of the permit process. Environmental groups that opposed the project announced the association’s rejection in a press release. Kellam was not available for comment. “With this decision by the property owners at Figure Eight, this natural inlet system, which belongs to all North Carolinians, will hopefully be preserved and remain a special place for future generations to experience,” said Mike Giles, coastal advocate for the North Carolina Coastal Federation. Email terrylane@luminanews.com

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Crime stats drag down 2016 Wilmington economic scorecard By Terry Lane Staff Writer

In its second production of the Wilmington Regional Economic Scorecard, the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce showed the region’s economy continues to improve. But the crime rate did have an impact on one of the areas measured in the report. The crime rate had an impact on the scorecard’s Quality of Place Index, dropping it five points from the 2015 data. Quality of Place measures the lifestyle of the area, which the report said was important as many highly educated workers can choose where to live. Wilmington’s quality — also rated by culture, healthcare, air quality and rush hour travel — still ranked ahead of several of the cities against which it is measured, including Charleston, South Carolina; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Wilmington measured higher than the national average on lifestyle quality. While crime weighed down the region’s lifestyle quality measurements, Dr. Adam Jones, University of North Carolina Wilmington economics professor, said the crime statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation lag behind other data and that the numbers mostly reflect 2013 statistics. Overall, the scorecard showed

the Wilmington region’s gross regional product grew 16.4 percent between 2010-2014, while during the same time period, employment grew 8.8 percent, average pay grew 7.3 percent and per-capita income grew 9 percent. The scorecard is a product of the chamber’s Cape Fear Future initiative. The report measured Wilmington against other comparable cities, including Asheville, North Carolina; Savannah, Georgia; Mobile, Alabama; Roanoke, Virginia; and Pensacola, Florida, as well as larger aspirational cities like Charleston and Raleigh. The report also showed a fourpoint gain in the Entrepreneurial Environment Index, a 12-point gain in the Innovative Activity Index and a four-point gain in the Human Capital Index. The city posted a four-point gain in the Traded Sector Employment Index, but at a score of 66, it still ranked far below the national average. The traded sector score shows the area’s ability to sell goods and services outside of the region, which is a key measurement for economic growth. Though the entrepreneurial numbers were growing, Jones said a decline in film production would impact the creative talent in the region and could further depress entrepreneurial activity in the future. While Jones said the area’s

entrepreneurial spirit is strong, he noted that it can have an adverse effect. “We have a lot of small businesses, but are they able to grow?” Jones asked during a Nov. 16 event releasing the data. “We have a lot of small- and midsize businesses.” Diane Durance, director of the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, said another issue facing area startup businesses is the lack of early state investment.

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Editorial/Opinion Our thoughts By Simon Gonzalez

The first unofficial Thanksgiving celebration made sense. In the winter of 1620, half of the Pilgrims who came to the New World on the Mayflower died. The rest probably would have followed them to an early grave but for the largess of the indigenous people. A member of the Pawtuxet tribe named Squanto, along with the Wampanoag Indians, taught the settlers how to grow corn and catch fish, the difference between edible and poisonous plants — how to survive. In the autumn of 1621 the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags celebrated a successful corn harvest with a communal feast, giving thanks to God for His provision. The first official Thanksgiving celebration made little sense. It was 1863, during the height of the Civil War. Americans were killing each other. The nation was ripped asunder. Yet President Abraham Lincoln signed a proclamation declaring an official day of giving thanks. “It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American People. I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States … to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.” There had been decrees of Thanksgiving before, issued by George Washington, John Adams and James Madison. States, particularly in New England and the North, had scheduled Thanksgiving holidays. But Lincoln’s proclamation was the first to establish it as an annual national celebration. The timing was curious. A day of thanks and praise in the midst of an awful war? But Lincoln — or Secretary of State William Seward, who wrote the words — got it right. Even in the worst imaginable circumstances we can find reasons to give thanks. The tricky part is taking our focus off the negative and shifting it to our blessings. In the original proclamation signed by Lincoln, gratitude was due for a year that “has been filled

with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature, that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God.” The call to give thanks did not ignore the very real problems facing the country, but rather urged Americans to turn to the same source and “with humble penitence for our national perverseness and disobedience, commend to His tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife in which we are unavoidably engaged, and fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty Hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it as soon as may be consistent with the Divine purposes to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility and Union.” That seems like a good prescription for our present turbulent times. We have made much progress as a nation since the Civil War, yet we will always be an imperfect people, prone to strife and division. Americans are still losing their lives in service to their country. We suffer disease, death, poverty, depression. Even so, we have much to be thankful for. Many of us will spend Thanksgiving Day with family and friends, enjoying a feast and fellowship. We live in a country where we enjoy many freedoms. The sun will come up tomorrow. Even in the worst of times, while we draw breath there is hope. Let’s remember that this day is not about food and football or even the election. Let’s consider our blessings and find something to be thankful for. Perhaps then, thanks giving can become an attitude, not just a day. “See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thess. 5:16-18).

We live in a country where we enjoy many freedoms. The sun will come up tomorrow. Even in the worst of times, while we draw breath there is hope.

Hook, Line & Sinker Late November fishing still producing good results By Skylar Walters

The fishing is still decent for it being the last full week of November. A couple of nights of freezing conditions have finally brought the water temperatures down into the mid-to-lower 60s, but the extended forecast predicts temperatures will remain pleasant into the weekend. With no extremely cold days or nights in the foreseeable future, the fishing might just continue being strong well into the month of December. Now, neither the fishing nor the weather has been quite as good as it was several weeks ago, but for it to be so late in the season with reports of lots of fish being encountered, it is apparent that this has been an unusual season thus far. How far toward the end of the year it will go remains to be seen. For those who have been waiting to see spots, they have finally arrived and have been here in good numbers for the past week. The piers in Surf City and Topsail have been doing very well. Some fish are showing up in our local waters, with the inshore locations producing decent catches. Fresh shrimp and bloodworms are the best bets and are also enticing some Virginia mullet and a few pompano to bite. Speaking of Virginia mullet, anglers fishing the surf areas for the influx off fall mullet are still waiting on their arrival. Anglers are finding some fish but not the quantity or quality of years past, so the thought

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is they haven’t gotten into our area just yet, but that could change just about any day now. Pier and surf anglers are also finding a lot of bluefish on both cut bait and Got-Cha Plugs. Some red and black drum have also been reported along with a few keeper flounder. Off the beach, the Spanish mackerel bite has pretty much evaporated, as the majority of the population has vacated the area. Trolling Clark Spoons near the inlet will, however, produce the most bluefish you can handle with some fish pushing the 3-pound mark. Anglers have reported some decent flounder fishing around the near-shore ledges and around the inlets with Carolina Rigged finger mullet being the bait of choice. Some anglers are still finding false albacore for some catch-and-release fun within a couple of miles of the beach, however action has been sporadic. The king mackerel fishing has been steady within close proximity to the beach with a few anglers finding fish as close as 3 miles out. The better fishing appears to be in the 8- to 10-mile range. Slow trolled cigar minnows near structure or live bottom should produce some strikes if the fish are near. Bottom fishing for grouper and other assorted bottom fish has been good starting around 20 miles out but anglers are reporting there are lots of sharks to contend with the closer to the beach you fish.

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LEGAL NOTICES 019746-00323/FNMA 16-SP-72 AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by William Wayne Coverdale and Angela P. Coverdale, dated February 21, 2015 and recorded on February 25, 2015 in Book No. 5870 at Page 228 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at New Hanover County Courthouse, Wilmington, North Carolina on November 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Wilmington, County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.. Address of property: 3212 Wickford Dr, Wilmington, NC 284092597 Tax Parcel ID: 005-010-000

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Present Record Owners: William Wayne Coverdale and Angela P. Coverdale The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: 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 by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. 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. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Substitute Trustee 3800 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28273 (704) 442-9500 November 17 and 24, 2016 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 12 SP 948 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Wesley B. Faulk and Jolene Faulk to Frances Jones, Trustee(s), dated the 6th day of April, 2010, and recorded in Book 5478, Page 775, 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 evi-

dencing 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 November 29, 2016 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: ALL of Lot 1 in The Cove Subdivision as the same is shown on map recorded in Map Book 33 at Page 17 in the New Hanover County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1013 Waterview Place, Carolina 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 Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/ security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1155031 (FC.FAY) November 17 and 24, 2016 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 671 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jedidiah M. Harris and Chiquta L. Harris to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of April, 2011, and recorded in Book 5560, Page 1549, and Modification in Book 5848, Page 2663, 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 November 29, 2016 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 81, Exton Park Town Homes, Phase Three, the same being shown on that map entitled “Final Plat, Exton Park Town Homes, Phase Three” recorded in Book 53 at Page 226 of the New Hanover County Registry. This lot is conveyed together with and subject to those rights, easements and obligations set forth in that declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions for Exton Park set forth in a document dated the 22nd day of August, 2007 and recorded in Book 5222 at Page 2604 of the New Hanover County Public Registry. Subject to the following exceptions: the provisions of all applicable zoning and land use ordinances, statutes and regulations and all applicable restrictive covenants and utility easements of record. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 4804 Exton Park Loop, Castle Hayne, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/ security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1194093 (FC.FAY) November 17 and 24, 2016 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 573 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jonathan L. Lalonde to Philip R. Mahoney, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of March, 2011, and recorded in Book 5554, Page 2502, 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 December 6, 2016 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 227, Section 5, Kirkwood at Arrondale as same is shown on a map of same duly recorded in Map Book 44 at Page 181-182 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 6320 Lenoir 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 Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/ security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides

the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1191136 (FC.FAY) November 24 and December 1, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of James M. Hebbe. 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 114 Parkwood Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409 on or before February 3, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 3rd day of November, 2016. Christene M. Hebbe Executor of the Estate of Catherine E. Burney Douglas A. Fox, Attorney YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 11/3/2016; 11/10/2016; 11/17/2016 and 11/24/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT

are notified to present the same to Irvin J. Farmer, Executor of the Estate of Edwin Joe Slavic, to the address listed below on or before February 16, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said estate are asked to make immediate payment. This the 17th day of November, 2016. c/o Andrew Olsen, Attorney Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog, LLP Attorney for the Estate of Edwin Joe Slavic 319 N. 3rd Street, Suite 300 Wilmington, NC 28401 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2016

This is the 3rd day of November, 2016. Tammy Bennett, Administrator 807 Saddle Point Wilmington, NC 28411 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT

This the 17th day of November, 2016. Kathy R. Dole, Co-Executor 2100 Royal Oaks Drive Raleigh, NC 27615 L. Randy Riley 84 Baltusrol Way Short Hills, NJ 07078 Send claims to: Estate of Evelyn Weathers Riley Kathy R. Dole & L. Randy Riley, CoExecutors c/o Neal E. Tackabery Blanco Tackabery & Matamoros, P.A. P.O. Drawer 25008 Winston-Salem, NC 27114-5008 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF DORIS IONA RUDOLF 16 E 1254 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Doris Iona Rudolf, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Mark I Nunalee, Administrator of the decedent’s estate, on or before February 18, 2017 at Post Office Box 598, Hampstead NC 28443, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Administrator. Estate of Doris Iona Rudolf c/o Mark I Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2016

EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE

Notice to Creditors The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Edward Wilson McDonough, Jr., deceased, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby make notification to all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned’s attorney on or before February 16, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned’s attorney.

This is the 3rd day of November, 2016. Lula M. Huggins, Executrix 74 Pelican Point Road Wilmington, NC 28409 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2016

This 17th day of November, 2016. Scott J. Rizzo The Rizzo Law Firm, PLLC Attorney for the Estate of Edward Wilson McDonough, Jr, 15720 Brixham Hill Avenue, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC, 28277 Carrie H. McDonough, Executor for the Estate of Edward Wilson McDonough, Jr, 2043 Harrison Street Wilmington, NC 28401 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2016

COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT FILE NO. 16 E 1479 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of JEAN M. VAN VELSOR 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 18th day of February 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 17th day of November, 2016. Ren Williamson, Executor c/o Robert A. O’Quinn, Attorney at Law Post Office Box 1364 Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina 28480 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Gary Wesley Huggins 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 3rd day of February 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

This the 17th day of November Charles Kwon  Ancillary Administrator of the Estate of O K Heui Hanna  c/o ROBERT H. HOCHULI, JR.  219 RACINE DR., SUITE A6  WILMINGTON, NC 28403 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executors for the Estate of Evelyn Weathers Riley (aka Evelyn W. Riley, Evelyn Riley), of Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County, NC, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at P.O. Drawer 25008, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27114-5008, on or before the 17th day of February, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Thomas Wiegand 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 3rd day of February 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

K Heui Hanna notifies all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the Decedent to exhibit same to the said Charles Kwon at the address set out below, on or before February 17, 2017, or this notice may be pleaded in bar of any payment or recovery of same. All persons indebted to said Decedent will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below.

Executrix’ Notice

The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Joan Prosch Marston 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 10th day of February 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

The undersigned, having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Dorie Jean Salk, deceased, late 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 1st day of March, 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This is the 10th day of November, 2016. Katrina M. Morton, Executrix 608 South Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1/2016

This the 17th day of November, 2016. Sandra T. Campbell, Executrix P.O. Drawer 59 Wilmington, NC 28402 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY

COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER   NOTICE TO CREDITORS

All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Edwin Joe Slavic, deceased,

The undersigned, Charles Kwon having qualified as the Ancillary Administrator of the Estate of O

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 Margaret L. McCullough of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 24th day of February 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 24th day of November, 2016. Guineth Sue McCall Hart, Executrix 140 Pintail Lane Rocky Point, NC 28457 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15/2016 Planning Board Public Notice The public shall take notice that the Wrightsville Beach Planning Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 or as soon thereafter, in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC, to discuss the following: A Text Amendment to Chapter 155 Uniform Development to amend Section 155.6.4 Table of Permitted/Conditional Uses and Section 155.6.5.10 P-1 Conservation Zone to allow for town owned piers and docks, town managed parking facilities, selective vegetation maintenance clearing, and recreational open air activities within the P-1 Conservation Zone and G-1 Public and Semipublic District. 11/24/2016

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