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Moving a popular dual language immersion program from one local elementary school to another would allow more students to enroll, New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Markley said, and Dec. 1 the county’s Board of Education will decide if — and how — the transition should be implemented to address parents’ concerns. The recommended proposal calls for the language immersion program to move from Forest Hills Global Elementary to Gregory School of Science, Math and Technology and grow to include the middle school level. In the existing program, classes are taught half in English and half in Spanish with native speakers of both languages integrated. The students learn from each other while developing “higher levels of reasoning skills that transfer to critical thinking,” Markley said during a Nov. 19 meeting. Moving the program would not only allow students to stay in the curriculum through eighth grade, it would also solve problems for both elementary schools, Markley explained. The immersion program started at Forest Hills six years ago with one kindergarten class and has grown every year since. Now, the school is overcrowded. Meanwhile, Gregory’s enrollment has warned recently because it competes for students with Rachel Freeman School of Engineering, which offers a similar science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program, Markley said. If the board is in favor of

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The remains of a Santa Claus sand sculpture stand between Sea Oats and Moore’s Inlet near the Holiday Inn on Saturday, Nov. 21. The scene was created by Dianne Lough of Winston-Salem Tuesday, Nov. 17. Lough was in town with her husband, Mike. Dianne said she previously won the amateur division at the Siesta Key Master Sand Sculpture Contest in Florida but was unable to attend this year’s competition, which was held Nov. 13-17. ~ Emmy Errante

Syrian refugees will not be placed in Wilmington any time soon, but local refugee resettlement organizations like Interfaith Refugee Ministry (IRM) say they would welcome them arriving through the government-designed process. Interfaith Refugee Ministry works with the U.S. Department of State’s refugee resettlement program to place screened refugees in the Wilmington area. “It is very different than what you see on the news happening in Europe. People can’t just come as a refugee to the United States. It is a very long process that begins overseas,” said Sara Pascal, coordinator of IRM. A refugee must register with the United Nations in the country to which he or she has fled, the U.S. n See REFUGEES Page 5

Transient boaters help lift marinas, local economy during fall months By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Despite the transition from summer to fall, the Heide Trask Drawbridge that passes over the Intracoastal Waterway and connects Wrightsville Beach to Wilmington was still raised almost every daylight hour throughout October and November. The frequent drawbridge openings can leave drivers vexed and fuming while boats pass through, but are a sign of an often-overlooked part of the Wrightsville Beach economy. Called transients by some and snowbirds by others, the stream of live aboard boaters heading south for the winter pours money into the local boating economy. “The bridge openings are a pain but they’re good for local marinas,” said Chris Brock, manager of the Seapath Yacht Club. The drawbridge will open every hour for boats that can’t clear the 65-foot height and on demand for commercial vessels. October and November is the season for transient boaters as n See BOATERS Page 5

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Smith sees the right time to leave fire chief position By Terry Lane Staff Writer

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Frank Smith, Wrightsville Beach Fire Chief since 2003, announced his retirement Thursday, Nov. 19. His last day on the job will be Jan. 31, 2016.

At some point, Wrightsville Beach Fire Chief Frank Smith will become a volunteer again, just like he was when he first joined the department in January 1987. After Smith retires from the department in January 2016, he has a list of plans that will include another stint at volunteering, a few hiking expeditions, some time spent taking care of his family and more time at the beach that he helped safeguard for nearly three decades. “I’m not the sit in the rocking chair type,” Smith said this week after announcing his retirement on Nov. 19. “It has been a privilege to serve with the fire department and particularly a great honor to lead as the chief. I’m

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Sailboats hailing from ports in the northeast United States head south in the Intracoastal Waterway following an opening of the Heide Trask Drawbridge on Thursday, Nov. 5.

UNCW student organizes cancer fundraisers By Pam Creech Staff Writer

The University of North Carolina Wilmington may soon be among thousands of venues in more than 20 countries to host a Relay for Life fundraiser. The 24-hour events involve teams that camp out overnight and take turns walking or running around a track to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. UNCW softball standout Lauren Moore co-founded the university’s chapter of Colleges Against Cancer, an organization that works to increase cancer awareness and host benefit events to fund cancer research. Moore’s

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goal is to bring a Relay for Live event to UNCW within the next two years. She is also organizing a movement to put purple ribbons on trees and other places on

“They still host the tournament every year to raise money for hospice, even though I’m not at the school anymore.” UNCW’s campus to raise awareness for various forms of cancer. Moore’s campaign against cancer began in 2010 after she lost her mother, Susan Moore, to breast cancer. Susan was

diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002. Shortly after receiving treatment, she was cancer free for six years, until a cancerous mass was discovered in her liver in 2008. By 2010, the cancer spread to her brain. Later that year, Moore organized a volleyball tournament at her high school, The Oakwood School, in Greenville, North Carolina, to raise funds for the hospice chapter that supported her mother during her final weeks of life. “Hospice kept in touch with us a year after she passed,” Moore said. “They wrote us letters on how to cope with grief, and how n See FUNDRAISERS Page 5

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Enchanted Airlie A holiday walk in the garden

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Airlie Gardens will become enchanted for the 11th consecutive year when the grounds are lit up for the holidays beginning this weekend. “We are thrilled to host this again,” said Janine Powell, development director at Airlie Gardens. Half of the trails in the gardens’ 67 acres are lit up with more than 750,000 twinkling, colorful Christmas lights for Enchanted Airlie. The one-half mile, self-guided walking tour also includes holiday displays. Powell said this outdoors walking experience is perfect for couples venturing out on date night, family outings and anyone from young to old looking for something festive to do over the holidays. “We’ll have probably close to 50,000 people come to the gardens during Enchanted Airlie, so it’s a labor of love for all the staff,” Powell said. “We spend a full year planning and preparing and implementing Enchanted Airlie.”

The gardens have added more lights this year. Superheroes such as Batman and Spiderman (donated by The Wow Factor of Wilmington) will be in the main building, greeting guests and taking photos with fans. Santa Claus will also be in attendance, waiting in a tent filled with hot chocolate, popcorn, and other refreshments. Powell said walking through the whole event and stopping by the assorted tents should take about two hours. Enchanted Airlie runs November 27-28, December 4-6, December 10-13, and December 16-22. Tickets are priced at $12 for singles, $17 for couples, and $27 for parties of three people or more. Admission is free for children 3 and under. No pets are allowed on the trails or left in vehicles. The first weekend is sold out, and last year it sold out every night. Powell said Airlie Gardens has added three more days to the event this year. To purchase tickets, visit www.airliegardens.org.

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Developers present vision of future downtown Wilmington By Terry Lane Staff Writer

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Downtown Wilmington will be the destination for much of the city’s anticipated population growth and community and business leaders recently got a view of the new apartments, hotels, restaurants and recreational activities that will help support this expansion. Developers of a handful of residential, commercial and retail projects delivered a view of Wilmington’s future in a presentation titled “Downtown’s Changing Skyline: A Six-pack of Projects.” The projects included an office building in the historic district, midrise apartments in downtown and several projects near the Cape Fear River. The projects don’t only mean new places to live, eat and shop, but will also mean more jobs, said Ed Wolverton, president and CEO of

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Wilmington Downtown Inc. “It’s a really exciting time,” Wolverton said. “These projects will contribute to growing the economic base for the entire community.” Wilmington Mayor Pro-Tem Margaret Haynes, who attended the presentation, said the projected growth required these new developments. “People have discovered Wilmington,” she said. “They want to come downtown and live by the river.” Newly elected Wilmington City Council member Paul Lawler said the projects showed that “the pieces are coming together” for downtown redevelopment. First proposed in 2010, the 93 units in City Block Apartments at 814 North Third Street are 83 percent occupied, with an average rent of $1,109 a month, said developer Tom Davis. High-quality Class A office space will be available at the 101 North Third five-story office building located on the corner of Princess and Third streets, across from the courthouse and city hall, said project-developer Brian Eckel. When developing the project, which is connected to a city-owned parking deck, workers uncovered a time capsule. Eckel said developers put the capsule back where they found it, but not before adding a few new, modern items. The redevelopment of the Water Street parking deck at the corner of Chestnut and Nutt streets will leverage a partnership with the city government to build River Place of Wilmington, said developer Lee Perry. At 132 feet tall, the development will conform with height

restrictions while bringing more retail options back downtown, “respecting the past while blending it with the future,” he said. Several of the developments will offer riverfront locations. Sawmill Point Apartments will offer 280 units on a Cape Fear River location just south of the Isabel Holmes Bridge. Developer Blair Booth said the development will feature 800 feet of river frontage, access to the Riverwalk, a pool with a view of the river and a hammock garden. Another riverfront project will offer dining and entertainment with access to boaters through a high-end marina. Developer Chuck Schoninger said the concrete docks at Port City Marina will cater to upper class, high-end yachts. “We call them the big boy yachts,” Schoninger said. The Port City Marina will feature a pier and a band shell that can accommodate up to 5,000 visitors, he said. Located downtown next to the Wilmington Convention Center, the marina will include the BlackFinn Ameripub and Vidia Mexican restaurants and Hotel Indigo. Schoninger said the developers conducted an exhaustive search for the right hotel for the project. “We don’t like mediocrity,” he said. “We had some inferior hotels try for the space, but we stuck to our guns. We like masterpieces.” Adding to the options at the marina will be Pier 33 Apartments, which developer Todd Saieed said will feature 300 units and ground floor retail space, with construction expected to begin in fall 2016. email terrylane@luminanews.com

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The public will take notice that the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2015, in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC. The purpose of the meeting is to bring elected officials, current advisory board members, and people interested in serving on an advisory board or committee together to discuss the mission and goals of the various boards and committees and to answer questions from prospective candidates. Appointments will be made by the Board of Aldermen in January to the Planning Board, Historic Landmark Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, and Marketing Advisory Committee. For additional information, contact Town Manager Tim Owens at 239-1770, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sylvia J. Holleman Town Clerk

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“All the families coming together, the tree lighting and watching the boat parade from my folks’ house on Banks Channel.”

“Watching the sailboats with lights on. It’s such a neat coastal thing.”

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Wilmington’s Cucalorus has developed an international reputation as an event that celebrates filmmakers, but this year’s film festival also cast a spotlight on local entrepreneurs through its Connect conference, which hosted a series of panels, workshops and events. Organizers said the Connect conference, which drew to a close Nov. 16, was a natural fit with the mission of the film festival. “Filmmakers are nothing if not entrepreneurial,” said Margee Herring, Connect conference organizer. “There’s a nice cohesiveness when bringing together filmmakers and entrepreneurs.” The conference did this through the 10 x 10 event, where 10 entrepreneurs were paired with 10 filmmakers to make short films about their business. The Connect conference ended with the screening of these films, giving these up-and-coming local startup businesses the opportunity to gain exposure and showcasing the variety of new business ideas emerging in the area. “We needed something in Wilmington that showcases entrepreneurs and startups; that can connect people with financing and inspire people who are leading the global movement in entrepreneurship and technology,” said Dan Brawley, executive director of the Cucalorus Film Festival. One business promoted through the event was Petrics, which will introduce a specialized pet bowl that can limit the amount a pet eats by recognizing the animal through the technology in its collar. The company has already received an investment from another local business, Ironclad Brewery in downtown Wilmington. “Over the past couple of years

the pet industry has seen an influx of interest and demand from pet owners for smart technologies to track and monitor their pet’s health,” Petrics founder Edward Hall stated in a press release. “Pet technology is a brand new segment that is still relatively untapped in the pet market and expected to grow at alarming rates.” Another entrepreneurial venture, Elite Innovations, helps other businesses develop and promote their products, such as the dentistry products at Otero Dentistry, which were featured in the film. A couple of local businesses are entering into the emerging subscription box market, where subscribers receive products mailed to them on a periodic basis. One of those is Monster Box, which mails nutritional supplements on a monthly basis. Another is Candy Compass, which delivers international candy with information about the country of origin. The founder, 14-year-old Aiden Shepard, is perhaps one of the area’s youngest entrepreneurs. “Kids love it because it’s candy and parents love it because it is educational,” Shepard said. The films also featured Mushpa Y Mensa, a mobile arts truck that sells T-shirts, jewelry, pillows and other hand-crafted items. Performance Culture is a webbased service that tracks the workplace culture of different companies, giving employees the ability to evaluate their next potential boss. The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship was a primary sponsor of Connect conference and many of the filmmakers in the 10 x 10 event were students. TekMountain, the startup incubator operated alongside of corporate management firm CastleBranch, was another

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“We like seeing the smallest boat in the parade and the one with the most lights.”

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“Watching the boat parade with the family from our boat in Banks Channel.”

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sponsor. The Connect conference also featured several panels on entrepreneurship, including the Women In TechNovation panel that highlighted women in the region who have started technology-focused businesses. They discussed their experiences with their own startup companies. “The perception is that women are not qualified enough, for one reason or another, in STEM technology or to run any company at an executive level” said Julie Thomas, CEO of DocsInk, a mobile healthcare software company based in Wrightsville Beach. “I found myself apologizing and trying to fit in and conform. I would say don’t conform and concentrate on all those differences. I would have gone a lot further a lot faster had I not tried

to be someone I’m not.” The panelists focused on how women can embrace technology and the opportunities before them in an industry that has traditionally attracted more men into the workforce. “My grandmother knew something about chemistry, about being in a man’s world,” said Lizzy Hazeltine, venture associate at The Startup Factory, which invests in early-stage software, internet, and mobile companies. “Her advice to me that she had to give herself at that time was, ‘If you’re not falling down, you’re not running fast enough.’ If I’m not messing up, then I know I’m not taking any risks.” Intern Krys Estes contributed to this report. email terrylane@luminanews.com

Kusek announces candidacy for county commission Local financial adviser and Landfall resident Patricia Kusek will be among the first to file as a candidate for the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The filing period for candidates opens at noon on Dec. 1 and Kusek announced on Wednesday, Nov. 25 she will be at the Board of Election offices on 230 Government Center Drive to formally launch her campaign. In an email release, Kusek said her candidacy will be focused on “integrity, leadership and management.” Kusek is the owner of Kusek Financial Group, located at 1826 Sir Tyler Drive, Suite 265 in Wilmington. The terms of commission chairman Jonathan Barfield, Jr. and commissioners Beth Dawson and Woody White are all set to expire in 2016. White announced this week that he would not challenge U.S. Rep. David Rouzer for the congressional seat representing North Carolina’s seventh district, which includes New Hanover County. email terrylane@luminanews.com

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Thursday, Nov. 26 Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington, New Hanover County offices closed for Thanksgiving Friday, Nov. 27 Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington, New Hanover County offices closed Tuesday, Dec. 1

Citations • Jacob C. Zimmermann was cited for speeding. • Rachel L. Stevens was cited for expired registration. • Dakota Saraceni was cited for expired registration.

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Gone in a flash Wrightsville Beach police are searching for a man who exposed himself to a woman while she was in her home in the early evening of Monday, Nov. 16. Police said at about 6:30 p.m., a white male in a black ski mask and black hooded sweatshirt climbed onto the back deck of the home on Driftwood Court and exposed his genitals to the woman while she was in her living room. The man then fled. Police believe the 27-year-old woman may have been targeted for the crime, as there no other reports of seeing the man in that area. “With the houses so close together, we would normally get other complaints from that area,” said Wrightsville Beach police Lt. Jason Bishop.

Hunt for spray paint bandit After discovering graffiti in several locations across Wrightsville Beach on Saturday, Nov. 21, police have a person of interest and are reviewing video in order to identify the suspect. Police found the spray painted “tags” underneath and on the walkway up Johnnie Mercer’s Pier, on the lifeguard stand located between Raleigh and Augusta streets, and at the mailboxes on the end of Stone, East Fayetteville, Augusta, West Asheville and Charlotte streets. Bishop said the town had a rash of graffiti nearly four years ago, but hasn’t had many incidents since then.

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Last Friday on a beautiful, clear, yet chilly day I joined a field trip to Masonboro Island’s southern end with about 80 fifth graders from Castle Hayne Elementary, their teachers and volunteers from Masonboro.org. The trip was the last one of last of the season for the nonprofit group’s Masonboro Island Explorer (ILX) program, an educational, science-based field trip to the uninhabited barrier island east of Wilmington that’s only accessible by boat. In this 2015-16 school year, over 800 students will make the trip. The following year’s goal is 1,200 kids. The ILX program, begun in 2013, was developed in partnership with North Carolina Coastal Reserve. The nonprofit masonboro.org, founded and led by Richard Johnson, has an admirable goal of taking every fifth grader in New Hanover County to explore and learn on Masonboro Island. With 600 members, these volunteers are best known for their red-shirted presence protecting the north end of Masonboro Island every Fourth of July. Every year since 2009, volunteers haul away and recycle literally tons of discarded party litter after each Independence Day celebration at Masonboro. Just after 9 a.m. the kids, teachers, volunteers and escorts began arriving at the docks in Carolina Beach. The program outgrew the transportation from the Marine Max docks at Wrightsville Beach, used in the beginning, and moved south to accommodate a significantly larger number of students per trip. The curriculum-based instruction by Carolina Oceans Studies is well-run. After being briefed on the rules and boarding one of the Winner head boats, the kids settled, and instruction began immediately. Sitting on the open top deck students learned more about marine life, the ocean, and the estuarine ecosystem they would find on the island. There was even live crab education and demo in advance of the crabbing each child would get to engage in as part of the three stations of instruction on the island itself. I was impressed with the knowledge these students came with. The questions they answered and asked showed they have a higher degree of teaching than I did in the fifth grade. I had to smile, though, when one child asked if they would see shells. They were guaranteed to see shells. A fair number of these students had not previously been on a boat this size and a few had not even been to the county’s beaches, must less a pristine barrier island. After disembarking, they split into three groups.

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Birds soared overhead in large numbers as each class began an exercise at either the beach front, on the island’s lee side, or in an estuarine creek for the crabbing. Each group rotated through all three. A beach sand chair was employed for full participation so that no student was left behind due to ambulatory challenges. It was a glorious day and the time went fast. This hands-on, wet-feet experience is ideal for curious kids. Shells were collected and identified. Live periwinkles and other small crustaceans and mollusks were discovered and returned to their environment after close examination, although from the looks on a few faces it is possible some parents discovered smelly pants pockets in laundry rooms in the days that followed. Johnson says the crabbing is his favorite of the stations and I agree with him. I had the privilege of crabbing with my siblings multiple times as a child and those memories remain some of my favorites of growing up. The crabbing began with a how-to lesson, followed up by the real thing. Each child got a chance to toss out and roll in a string baited with a large chunk of fish on a hook that could have a live crab on the end. Many did. The excitement of bringing in, netting or losing one was audible for both kids and adults. No one really wanted to leave the island when the time came, but when we offloaded back at the dock, with chilly feet and rumbling stomachs, most were ready to head for their dry shoes and waiting transportation back to school. It is easy to imagine the excited stories each child will tell for years to come. This experience — funded by masonboro.org’s annual Bradley Creek fundraiser, grants, and supported by New Hanover County — is such a worthwhile endeavor. The memories will be cherished, and the experience may even fuel future careers in marine science. But one thing is certain: each child now has an appreciation for and a clear understanding of just why it is so important to protect and preserve the coast’s natural resources to ensure use for future generations to come. They saw it for themselves.

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Department of State website states. The state department may invite certain refugees to come live in the United States after thorough screening and background checks occur overseas. In a press release last week, N.C. Governor Pat McCrory questioned the integrity of any background checks coming from Syria. He stated that intelligence coming from the war-torn country is hard to obtain and he cited the closing of the U.S. Embassy in 2012 as a lack of resources there. McCrory’s letter also stated F.B.I. Director James Comey told the U.S. House in October that the U.S. does not have the resources to perform thorough checks on the 10,000 Syrian refugees that President Obama said he plans to

admit to the country. All refugees to the United States must work through the state department program. Once refugees are cleared for entry, the state department works to arrange placement through one of nine contract agencies. The Episcopal Migration Ministries in New York City is the agency IRM is affiliated with to locate refugees in the Wilmington area. Pascal said during a phone interview that she hoped government officials would not politicize refugees to create an atmosphere of fear. “The Syrian refugees are themselves victims of terrorism, the victims of ISIS,” Pascal said. “They are fleeing the same terrorists that everyone here is scared of. They have been confronted by this violence over and over in their hometowns for almost five

years, so they are not the people to fear, they are people running from terrorists.” Pascal reminded that the United States has a long history of welcoming people fleeing persecution. “If you are not Native American, then we came here at one point in our history from somewhere else, usually because the conditions overseas were not favorable for our ancestors and they decided to come to America,” she said. Pascal noted refugees they place have been persecuted because of who they are, for their race, religion or ethnicity. She said many have been treated badly in their home countries and forced to live in refugee camps for a long time. “We have a case manager on staff who lived in a refugee camp for 23 years before being offered this chance for resettlement,” she said.

Once a refugee finally arrives in a new location, he or she is very hopeful, optimistic, and wants to work hard, Pascal said. “Many times people ask directly when we pick them up from the airport, ‘When can I start working?’ They are willing to take those entry-level jobs. They are willing to work hard, six to seven days a week for very little money, in terms of American standards,” she said. Many volunteers work through the interfaith ministry to help refugees from all over the world make the transition to life in North Carolina. Volunteers may mentor a family, teach English, help with transportation or help children with homework. “Our goal is to have them be not noticeable to the outside world — they’re just other Wilmington residents,” Pascal said.

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emotional support. Moore has already started planning next year’s tournament. “I’ll meet with Capt’n Bills in January to set a date,” she said. Moore hopes to register at least 10 teams in next year’s tournament. Participation cost is $100 per team. Each competitor receives a T-shirt, a bracelet and a pen. Organizing volleyball tournaments and founding a student organization at UNCW have not been easy feats for Moore. As an infielder with the university’s softball team and a junior with a 3.91 GPA, her spare time is limited. “She has a lot of irons in the fire,” said Joe Browning, UNCW’s athletic communications director. Moore plans to put her biology degree to use after she graduates by attending medical school to become an orthopedic surgeon. Her first-choice med school is the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

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Lauren Moore, an infielder on the University of North Carolina Wilmington softball team, hopes to bring a Relay for Life fundraising event to the UNCW campus within the next two years.

to be positive and thankful during the process of grieving.” Moore’s tournament became an annual school event. By 2013, the games had raised $30,000. “They still host the tournament every year to raise money for hospice, even though I’m not at the school anymore,” Moore said. After Moore enrolled at UNCW in the fall of 2013, she began organizing a volleyball tournament at Capt’n Bills Backyard Grill, which took place in October 2014. This year, Moore’s tournament at Capt’n Bills raised $757. On Saturday, Oct. 17, eight teams of four people participated, an increase over last year’s six teams. The proceeds benefited New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Project, an organization that has helped thousands of local women, many of whom don’t have medical insurance, by providing mammography screenings and

that you can’t stay at Gregory and get STEM,” Markley said. “I’m going to support you in the STEM program in third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade.” The more gradual implementation involves keeping the program at Forest Hills until those students matriculate out and introducing the program at Gregory only in kindergarten and sixth grade. That would eventually accomplish the same goal, Markley said, but students currently enrolled in the program at Forest Hills wouldn’t have to transfer to remain in the program. Some Forest Hills parents

would be willing to follow the program to Gregory, based on comments made in earlier board meetings. But Neil Anderson, a Wilmington City Council member who has a daughter in the program, was concerned removing the immersion program would affect other aspects of the school like the Parent Teacher Association and End-of-Grade Test scores. “I worry about the heart and soul of the school being pulled out,” he said. Gregory parent Christy Dukes said she wasn’t in favor of the language immersion program

replacing the STEM curriculum, and wondered whether the school could offer both options. She said Gregory parents would be “very upset that the school is going to be going all immersion and not STEM.” The board will also consider keeping the language immersion program at Forest Hills and creating a second program at Gregory, converting the entire Forest Hills into an immersion school or leaving the current programs as they are. Parents may comment during the Dec. 1 meeting.

exists, Smith said the summer beach season is especially busy for the fire department because of both the lifeguard services that the department oversees and the emergency medical services that they provide to the throngs of tourists that visit Wrightsville Beach. Due partly to good fortune and partly to diligent training, the fire department hasn’t faced the loss of a major structure on Wrightsville Beach in 15 years, Smith said, and it’s been a year since the department faced a major fire. But serving a community with large houses that sit close together, and frequent, strong winds that can fuel a fire, the threat of the next blaze always lurks, Smith said. “The only way to be able to address that situation is through a top-notch training program,” he said. The training program was something Smith said he inherited when he took over the department in 2003 after former chief Everett Ward’s retirement. Every Wednesday, the department participates in training drills. On Dec. 2, the department will go over a presentation about the Doak Apartment fire that occurred on Dec. 6, 1981,

which took the life of firefighter Lt. Robert Wynn, still the department’s only fatality. The town’s Wynn Plaza is named in his honor. “We do it to keep the memory of Lt. Wynn alive,” Smith said. “And we study what happened to prevent it from happening again.” Smith first joined the department in January 1987 as a volunteer. At the time, Smith, who has a degree from Virginia Tech in mechanical engineering, was working in engineering project management. But he stuck with the department, eventually serving as president of the Wrightsville Beach Volunteer Fire Department and advancing to the rank of captain before joining the department full time. After advancing to chief in 2003, one of Smith’s first projects was to integrate Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue into the fire department, which had before been under the oversight of the police department. “The fire department had grown to the point where it could support the lifeguards,” Smith said. It was one of many administrative projects that Smith took on when he became chief, which he said offered challenges that were different than being a line officer

in the department. “I tell people I traded in my axe for a stapler,” he said. “When you become chief, it’s a more strategic position. It’s different, but when things go well, it can be extremely satisfying. When they don’t, it can be frustrating, but you have to dust yourself off and try again.” One of Smith’s last administrative tasks will be to help the town put together the yearly budget. Town manager Tim Owens said the town already has ads up for Smith’s replacement, though with four captains on the department, internal candidates could also be considered. Upon retirement, Smith said his first priority will be to focus on a family health issue. After that, he plans on going on hiking expeditions with his wife Angela, with destinations that include the Appalachian Trail in Virginia, the Black Hills of South Dakota and even another international hiking trip to England and Scotland. He’s also not done volunteering, as he said he will participate in providing emergency services in some capacity. But he won’t be straying too far from the ocean. “I plan to spend more time on the beach,” he said. “I’m looking forward to that.”

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the transition, it can either implement it immediately or gradually. Markley said he was in favor of “ripping off the Band-Aid,” and in doing so fixing Forest Hills’ overcrowding. Gregory’s STEM program would be gradually phased out, although that program’s unique equipment — iPads for all students and a broadcast room — would stay. “For a third-grade student at Gregory in the STEM program, I’m not going to tell you

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confident the fire department is in good shape and will continue to go upward and onward from here.” Smith said he had been considering his retirement for a while and was looking for a time when it was good for both him and the department. One of his considerations was a family medical issue that required more attention. And having recently implemented several projects he described as significant, and with the winter season putting less pressure on the department, he said the timing was right for him to move on. “It’s the right time for the fire department and it’s the right time for me,” Smith said. Over the course of the past five years, the department moved into the town’s new public safety building, replaced two aging fire engines and used federal grants to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus. “We tied a string around several big, important projects, making it a good time for the next chief to lead,” Smith said. “And with this business being as seasonal as it is, winter is a good time to make a transition.” While the threat of a fire always

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insurance policies regulate when they can travel south, said Adam Meyer, director of marine insurance for Wells Insurance. Because of rules designed to prevent damage during hurricane season, most East Coast boaters are prevented from traveling south of the Georgia-Florida border before Nov. 1, Meyer said. He said an estimated 90 percent of boaters heading south at this time have insurance that restricts their transient movement to the East Coast, the Bahamas, and Turks and Caicos Islands. The results of these travel rules mean good late-season business for marinas up and down the East Coast, especially those on the Intracoastal Waterway. Sam Clary, dockmaster for Wrightsville Marina, said an average of 10 boats a night were tying up at its docks. Not all transient boaters choose to stay at a marina. Some will anchor in nearby waterways like Banks Channel. Regardless, almost all will make a stop at a marina, whether it is to stay or just resupply, Clary said. “Some people need to get provisions for their boats. Some people want easy access to the showers, laundry and restaurants that we provide,” he said. “But some will prefer the tranquility of anchoring out.” The parade of boaters will continue through Thanksgiving, Clary said, until it begins to taper off. Wrightsville Beach is a popular overnight stop for transient boaters because of the facilities and activities it offers. “Boaters love Wrightsville Beach because it’s an easy inlet to get into,” said Meyer, whose offices overlook Wrightsville Marina. “There are fuel docks close to the inlet. They can come in during the evening, refuel, go to dinner and be gone before I even get to work.” For Ken Ferrari and Ludi Sujanova, who anchored in Banks Channel during the weekend of Nov. 13, the journey southward is an opportunity to

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meet interesting people. “There are tons of snowbirds, mostly retirees, but we did meet a really cool couple from Canada in their mid-30s,” said Ferrari, who is younger than a retiree himself. “We spent a little time with them. Unfortunately, their engine blew up on them in Oriental so they’re working on replacing it.” Ferrari and Sujanova are making the journey on the HuskaBean, a 38-foot 1981 Morgan 382 sailboat they spent more than three years repairing and upgrading. They set sail on Oct. 30 from Cobb Island, Maryland, located on the Potomac River. Their journey has taken them through the Great Dismal Swamp in Virginia, with other stops including Norfolk, Virginia, and Elizabeth City, Belle Haven, Oriental and Morehead City in North Carolina. Their goal is to make it to Grenada by June 1, Ferrari said. They travel about 240 nautical miles before needing to refuel. At Seapath Marina, after refueling for $61 — one of their cheapest refuels of their trip so far — they encountered attentive dock hands and took use of the showers that are free for customers. Ferrari said the experience at Seapath Marina was part of an enjoyable stay in Wrightsville Beach, as the couple even elected to stay an extra day. “The people here are especially friendly,” Ferrari said. He and Sujanova chronicle their journey on a blog called Don’t Pay the Ransom at www.dptransom.com Sujanova said she’s overwhelmed with the experience of boating south, especially seeing the different styles of boats and meeting the people on them. Their experiences include seeing a boat made of concrete and meeting a boater from South Africa making the trip on a 25-foot yellow sailboat. “I’m still pinching myself that I’m doing this,” Sujanova said. “I grew up landlocked and had never been around sailboats. Seeing all this is wonderful. The sailing community is wonderful. Everyone has some interesting stories.”

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rightsville Beach’s 32nd annual N.C. Holiday Flotilla Nov. 27-28 features a boat parade with more vessels than last year, a new route and a special entry by D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy, a beneficiary of

this year’s event. Five days before Saturday’s boat parade, Flotilla committee chair Pres Davenport said 19 boats were registered. “I think we had 17 sign up last year, so we’re already ahead of that,” he said. “We’re doing everything we can to try to track down a few last minute.” This year’s boat parade starts north of the Heide Trask Drawbridge instead of south as it has in years past. The new route takes the decorated boats past The Dockside Restaurant, The Fish House Grill, The Bridge Tender Restaurant and Bluewater Waterfront Grill, and Davenport said he hopes the route change brings extra patrons to those restaurants. “Part of why we have the Flotilla is to create a burst in business and activity on the beach during the shoulder season,” he said. Those restaurants will also offer handicap accessible viewing of the boat parade, something that has been lacking in years past. “We get a number of requests for that but because we don’t have bleachers or anything like that set up for the public, we’ve had trouble managing those requests,” Davenport said. The route change also means the boats will go under the drawbridge when it’s raised at 6 p.m. But Davenport said the boats would move quickly to prevent the bridge being up any longer than it normally is. Traffic is always an issue for those who don’t arrive early for the boat parade, Davenport said. He recommended people get to the island earlier in the day and visit Festival in the Park, an outdoor market of nearly 100 arts and crafts vendors in Wrightsville Beach Park. The festival includes an antique car show that organizer Linda Brown expects

will be twice the size of last year’s and a booth where seventh- and eighth-grade D.C. Virgo students will demonstrate their robotics projects. Through a charity element introduced by last year’s title sponsors, the 2014 Flotilla donated $6,000 for the D.C. Virgo’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program. Davenport hopes to make a similar contribution this year. The school was chosen as the Flotilla’s beneficiary partly because it is federally designated a Title 1 school, meaning it serves a large low-income student population. STEM teacher Shemeka Shufford said with last year’s donation, the school purchased a three-dimensional printer and other classroom items like carpet squares and whiteboards. This year’s money will fund student tool kits and professional development for faculty. The donation will also allow the program to transition from STEM to STEAM by adding an art component. To celebrate that initiative, the theme of D.C. Virgo’s boat parade entry is “full STEAM ahead.” The students came up with what Shufford called the “mad scientist theme” and helped the teachers build some of the props. Virgo’s boat will not be the only one honoring a particular cause. Ava and Scott Werlstein won last year’s People’s Choice award for their Furtilla-themed boat promoting animal adoption, and they plan to do a similar theme this year. Capt. Michael Hamby last entered the Flotilla in 1999, but he is participating this year because of his friend, Stephen Russ. Several years ago, Russ was in a bad car accident and nearly died. This year, he asked Hamby if they could enter the Flotilla together. They’ve been working on their Christmas Island-themed boat for more than a month. Their props include illuminated fishing penguins and a 10-foot lighthouse, which took the men eight hours to adorn with 1,500 tiny lights. Hamby’s decorations also include something special to be revealed Saturday night when he passes in front of the five boat parade judges at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. The judges decide six awards, including a $5,000 cash prize for Best In Show. Spectators decide the People’s Choice award by texting in their favorite boat. But Hamby’s goal isn’t winning one of the prizes, it’s simply participating in the memorable holiday celebration with his friend. “We’re doing it for the experience,” he said. email emmy@luminanews.com

Top left and below: Capt. Michael Hamby decorates his boat Sunday, Nov. 22 for the N.C. Holiday Flotilla.

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Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, Nov. 27, 5 p.m., Free Wrightsville Beach Park

“SantaLand Diaries” Friday, Nov. 27-Sunday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m., $15 Red Barn Studio Theater

Fourth Friday Gallery Night Friday, Nov. 27, 6-9 p.m., Free Various locations, downtown Wilmington

Swing’n the Holidays Tuesday, Dec. 1, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., $22 -$40 Thalian Hall

The Town of Wrightsville Beach will host its annual tree lighting ceremony. The event is free and open to the public. Hot chocolate will be provided. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance at 5:45 p.m. To learn more, call 910-256-7925.

Panache Theatrical Productions presents David Sedaris’ story of Crumpet, the disgruntled Macy’s Christmas elf, and his crabby holiday mishaps. The dark comedy stars Anthony Lawson and will continue to run on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings through Dec. 20. To purchase tickets, call 910-251-1788.

Crescent Moon, ACES Gallery and Port City Fine Arts & Crafts are among more than a dozen Wilmington galleries that extend their store hours on the fourth Friday each month and provide complimentary beverages and live music to their guests. For details, visit www.artscouncilofwilmington.org

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The Tradition Continues

Come celebrate the season at the Holiday Flotilla

November 27 & 28 at Wrightsville Beach Remember to vote for your favorite boat! Just text to: 24587 and enter “boat_” e.g., “boat4” or “boat22”

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October 23, 2015, 7:42 p.m. Love 3

I have a love for each of you that no one can comprehend No matter where you go or what you do, your life I will defend When My love flows down from heaven all souls will be saved Welcome the warmth that flows like honey removing the fear that kept you a slave Open your heart to receive My love that will heal all the inner parts of you It is free to all who believe salvation is free and there is nothing you can do No work or deed is needed to be surrounded by the perfect love that I give Never hold within the love shared by Me but let it flow through you like a sieve Giving love away is the best way to keep it flowing in your life Love will reach the drowning hearts of the ill and cut the evil in their life like a knife Pure love is what you need to share the glories of heaven with others Rejoice and release your pure love to all your sisters and brothers Step into the deepest part of the river of life without any fear Know that My love flows from the throne so accept it with good cheer My grace precedes the flooding of love that will be released Once the flow of love begins in this city it will never cease

one another.

(Psa 40:10 NRSV) I have not hidden your saving help within my heart, I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness from the great congregation.

(1 John 4:16 NRSV) So we have known and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them.

(John 13:34 NRSV) I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love

(John 15:9 NRSV) As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. (Rom 5:5 NRSV) and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. (Rom 13:9 NRSV) The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (1 Cor 13:4 NRSV) Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant (2 Cor 13:11 NRSV) Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. (1 Th 4:9 NRSV) Now concerning love of the brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anyone write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another; (1 John 4:8 NRSV) Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. (1 John 4:9 NRSV) God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him.

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and He admonishes us to meditate on His Word day and night that we may observe to do all that is written therein. All things should be done unto edifying. If those present cannot be taught by what is being done, then it shouldn’t be done. Just as with the gift of tongues (that was spoken in the church to benefit everyone) so it is with prophecy. Those who listen will learn and be comforted. The end result of prophecy is to comfort, encourage, edify, strengthen, exhort, stimulate and help. These should be the guidelines for prophecy within the New Testament church. We, as believers, are given the sole responsibility in ministry to build others up. This takes place in various ways as we walk in love, promote harmony and peace, and seek the true welfare of others. We must prophesy unto the edifying of the church, and speak things that are good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others.

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-256-6569 ext 100 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 87 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Rosetta Saxtion (Rosetta Saxtion, deceased) (Heirs of Rosetta Saxtion: Mary Durant, Farley G. Saxtion and Michael Bethea) to Steve Blizzard, Trustee(s), dated the 17th day of September, 2008, and recorded in Book 5348, Page 1876, 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 1, 2015 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: BEGINNING at a point in the Southern line of Grace Street, 43 feet Westwardly from the intersection of the Southern line of Grace Street, with the Western line of McRae Street, runs thence Southwardly and parallel with the Eastern line of Seventh Street, 66 feet; thence Westwardly and parallel with the Southern line of Grace Street 34 feet and 6 inches, thence Northwardly and parallel with the Eastern line of Seventh Street, 66 feet to the Southern line of Grace Street; thence Eastwardly with and along the Southern line of Grace Street, 34 feet and 6 inches to the point of beginning, same being part of Lot 1, in Block 197, according to the official plan of the City of Wilmington, North Carolina, as prepared by James & Brown, Civil Engineers, in 1870, together with a right of way and easement in, to through and over that strip of land immediately adjoining the above described tract of land on the East which is more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the Southern line of Grace Street 38 feet Westwardly from the Western line of McRae Street; runs thence Southwardly and parallel with the Eastern line of Seventh Street 66 feet, thence Westwardly and parallel with the Southern line of Grace Street 5 feet; thence Northwardly and parallel with the Eastern line of Seventh Street, 66 feet to the Southern line of Grace Street; thence Eastwardly with and along the Southern line of Grace Street, 5 feet to the point of BEGINNING. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 712 Grace Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. BEING the fee simple property which, by General Warranty Deed dated January 8, 1968, and recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds of the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, in Book 827, Page 551 was granted and conveyed by Annie Mae Grant Brown and husband, Harrison Brown unto Rosetta Saxtion, single. 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: 1152653 (FC.FAY) November 19 and 26, 2015 15 SP 615 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Nila E. Elder and Michael V. Elder to Burke & Associates, Trustee(s), which was dated November 17, 2006 and recorded on November 29, 2006 in Book 5111 at Page 185, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on December 1, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: All that piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in, County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 35, Bock 37, according to the Survey of Sunset Park Subdivision, as recorded in Map Book 3, page 6, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, State of North Carolina. Being the same property conveyed by Ferrari Properties, LLC to Nil E. Elder and husband, Michael V. Elder dated 1/11/2005 and recorded 1/12/2005 in Book 4636, Page 187 in the Register’s Office for New Hanover County. The Parcel/ TMS number for said property is R05916-002-009-000. Wilmington, NC 28401 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2069 Burnett Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28401. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and

owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are Nila E. Elder and husband, Michael V. Elder. 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 [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 15-12195-FC01 November 19 and 26, 2015 15 SP 624 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Thomas L. Hines, III, and Laura F. Hines to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated March 16, 2011 and recorded on March 30, 2011 in Book 5554 at Page 1886, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on December 1, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: The following described property: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 23, Phase I, Upper Reach as shown on the Plat thereof recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina entitled Revised Map of Survey of Phase I, Upper Reach, recorded in Map Book 31 at Pages 241-244, reference to which plat is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1202 Upper Reach

Drive, Wilmington, NC 284092665. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Thomas L. Hines, III and Laura F. Hines. 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 [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 15-05892-FC01 November 19 and 26, 2015 15 SP 350 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Stephen Joseph Smith and Loretta Dee Smith to Andrew W. Collins, Trustee(s), which was dated March 14, 2007 and recorded on March 20, 2007 in Book 5156 at Page 2277, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on December 1, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: All lot 18R in Gorman Plantation Subdivision, Section 1, as the same is shown on a revised map recorded in Map Book 28 Page 108 in the New Hanover County Registry and being the same lands recorded in Instrument recorded in Book 1863 Page 557 in said Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 204 Land Line Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are Stephen Joseph Smith and wife, Loretta Dee Smith. 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 [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-11623-FC03 November 19 and 26, 2015 15 SP 316 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Daniel Grover Adams, Jr., and Stacy Adams, Husband and Wife to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated March 25, 2005 and recorded on March 28, 2005 in Book 4731 at Page 304 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on March 29, 2005 in Book 4732, Page 801 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on February 16, 2015 in Book 5868, Page 1188, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on December 1, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell

to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot Number 33 of Willow Brook Subdivision, Phase 3, as the same appears on a map of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 34 at Page 305 of the New Hanover County Public Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 7355 Bright Leaf Road, Wilmington, NC 28411. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are Daniel G. Adams and wife, Stacy Adams. 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 [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 10-14505-FC03 November 19 and 26, 2015 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 679 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Margaret Marie Dowling to Echols, Purser & Glenn, PLLC, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of September, 2008, and recorded in Book 5352, Page 1776, 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 1, 2015 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the City of Wilmington, in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following described Real Estate situate in New Hanover County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 54, Phase 2, Soundside Subdivision as shown on map recorded in Map Book 35, Page 164, New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 7824 Niffer Lane, Wilmington, North Carolina. Being the same property conveyed to Margaret Marie Dowling by Deed from Atlanticsouth Properties, LLC recorded 08/11/2004 in Deed Book 4448 Page 965, in the Register of Deeds Office of New Hanover County, 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: 1158025 (FC.FAY) November 19 and 26, 2015

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LEGAL NOTICES 019746-00281/15-SP-632 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 James C. Beatty and Lori L. Beatty, dated February 2, 2012 and recorded on February 9, 2012 in Book No. 5616 at Page 2634 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 December 9, 2015 at 11:00 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: 1012 Gordon Woods Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411-6500 Tax Parcel ID: 012-009-000

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Present Record Owners: James C. Beatty and Lori L. Beatty 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. Attorney at Law Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Substitute Trustee 2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 520 Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 442-9500 November 19 and 26, 2015 12 SP 1713 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Michael J. Parker to Joseph A. Michalik, Trustee(s), which was dated May 18, 2010 and recorded on May 18, 2010 in Book 5486 at Page 1850, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned

Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on December 8, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 2, Block 22, Sunset Park Subdivision, as the same is shown on a map of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 3, Page 40, New Hanover County Registry, reference to said map being hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1904 Monroe Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Michael J. Parker. 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 [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 12-28919-FC01 November 26 and December 3, 2015 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 683 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Robert J. Wozniak, Sr. and Kimberley Wozniak to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 31st day of October, 2006, and recorded in Book 5099, Page 1209, 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 8, 2015 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:

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Joel M. Motley, Tamara Motley, Jennifer Motley Davis, Joseph E. Davis, Latrelle Barker Grissom and Charlie R. Grissom to George E. Moore, III and Mary M. Leeds, Trustee(s), which was dated November 1, 2006 and recorded on November 7, 2006 in Book 5102 at Page 1850, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina.

Being all of Lots 180R, Section 12, BRITTANY WOODS, as shown on map of Revision of Lots 176-182 recorded in Map Book 36, Page 23 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 1006 Sheffield Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on December 8, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit:

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including 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: 1158984 (FC.FAY) November 26 and December 3, 2015 15 SP 693 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Being all of Lot 6 of Block 12 of Wilmington Beach, as shown upon that map of said subdivision recorded in the New Hanover County Registry in Map Book 2 at Page 30, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1510 South Lake Park Boulevard, Carolina Beach, NC 28428. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Joel M. Motley and Jennifer Motley Davis. 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 [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-16475-FC02 November 26 and December 3, 2015

15 SP 686 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Roy Lee Mullen to Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated December 17, 2014 and recorded on December 22, 2014 in Book 5858 at Page 2468, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on December 8, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS BEING ALL OF LOT 9 OF SYCAMORE GROVE SUBDIVISION, PHASE THREE, SECTION THREE, AS THE SAME APPEARS ON A MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 55 AT PAGE 368 OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY REGISTRY, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION PARCEL ID # R07600-006-346-000 THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ROY LEE MULLEN, MARRIED FOREVER FROM BILL CLARK HOMES OF WILMINGTON, LLC, A NORTH CAROLINA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IN A DEED DATED FEBRUARY 3, 2014 AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 14, 2014 IN BOOK 5798, PAGE 246 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 617 Julia Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All Lawful Heirs of Roy Lee Mullen. 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 [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee,

in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

ant 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.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 15-16955-FC01 November 26 and December 3, 2015

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.

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 1649 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jeffrey Babilonia and Sandra Babilonia Wiener to Todd A. Cline, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of January, 2006, and recorded in Book 4970, Page 2555, 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 8, 2015 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 that certain property situated in the County of New Hanover and State of North Carolina, being described as follows: Lot No. 80, Section 1, Map Book 27, Page 46. Being more fully described in a deed dated 04/17/1996 and recorded 04/18/1996, among the land records of the County and State set forth above, in deed volume 2017 and Page 651. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3325 Hampshire Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A 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.

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: 1042881 (FC.FAY) November 26 and December 3, 2015 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 545 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ernest L. Spear, Jr., (Ernest L. Spear, Jr., deceased) (Heirs of Ernest L. Spear, Jr.: Steven Scott Spear, Adele Ann Spear and Unknown Heirs of Ernest L. Spear, Jr.) to Andrew N. Lock and William T. Morrison, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of May, 2013, and recorded in Book 5733, Page 492, 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 8, 2015 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 171 in Section 8A of CRESTWOOD SUBDIVISION as the same is shown on a map of Section 8A of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 18 at Page 12 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4870 Berkley Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

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.

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursu-

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LEGAL NOTICES 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: 1163955 (FC.FAY) November 26 and December 3, 2015 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 695 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Joseph Clarke (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Joseph M. Clarke IV) to Chicago Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), dated the 31st day of May, 2012, and recorded in Book 5644, Page 2221, 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 8, 2015 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 31 of Palm Grove Subdivision Phase 1 as the same appears on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 53 at Page 252 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 331 Lido Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A 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: 1168499 (FC.FAY)

November 26 and December 3, 2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTOR NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Angela Lynn Moore 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 5th day of February 2016, 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 5th day of November, 2015. Gregory Butner, Executor 8907 Breadon Court Wilmington, NC 28411 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Chinnis Sears McKoy of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 8th day of February 2016, 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 5th day of November, 2015. Sabra Stephens DeBose, Executrix 4610 Split Rail Drive Wilmington, NC 28412 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Helen Haley Tinney, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o Jill L. Peters, 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 15th day of February, 2016, 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 12th day of November, 2015. John Eldon Tinney, Administrator of the Estate of Helen Haley Tinney Jill L. Peters Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301 Wilmington, NC 28401 November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 15 E 1402 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY J. FIMIANO, JR. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Anthony J. Fimiano, Jr., deceased, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against

the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address set out below on or before the 12th day of February, 2016, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, OLGA R. RETCHIN, having qualified as the Executrix of the Estate of HOWARD LEE RETCHIN, Deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the Decedent to exhibit same to the said HOWARD LEE RETCHIN, at the address set out below, on or before February 12, 2016, 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. This the 12th day of November, 2015 OLGA R. RETCHIN EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF HOWARD LEE RETCHIN c/o ROBERT H. HOCHULI, JR. 219 RACINE DR., SUITE A6 WILMINGTON, NC 28403 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 15 E 1354 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALEXANDER M. RODGER NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Alexander M. Rodger, deceased, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address set out below on or before the 12th day of February, 2016, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below. This the 9th day of November, 2015. Kenneth J. Rodger, Administrator CTA of the Estate of Alexander M. Rodger c/o H. Kenneth Stephens, II Attorney at Law Post Office Box 2237 Wilmington, NC 28402 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE MARGARET V. LEARY, deceased of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of February, 2016, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC, 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403. This the 12th day of November,

COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTRIX NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Richard Henry Marston Jr. 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 19th day of February 2016, 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 19th day of November, 2015. Katrina Marston Morton, Executrix 608 S. Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 CHRISTIANE V. DYBVIK, Deceased, of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before February 20, 2016, 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 19th day of November, 2015. RUSSELL E. DYBVIK, Executor c/o Richard A. Horgan, Esq. Attorney at Law 1213 Culbreth Drive Wilmington, NC 28405-3639 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Horace Lee Williams, 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 93 Remington Road, Wilmington, NC 28409, on or before February 26, 2016, 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 26th day of November, 2015. Harold Lee Williams, Executor of the Estate of Horace Lee Williams Jerry A. Mannen, Jr., Attorney YOW, FOX, & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5th Ave. Wilmington, NC 28401 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified

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as Executrix of the Estate of Betty Midgett Boggs 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 26th day of February 2016, 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 26th day of November, 2015. Susan Boggs Reynolds, Executrix 5814 Ocean Hwy E. Winnabow, NC 28479 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Rodney Bruce Maslanka 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 26th day of February 2016, 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 26th day of November, 2015. Carol A. Maslanka, Executrix 222 Bayshore Drive Wilmington, NC 28411 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

You are Summoned and notified to answer the Petition in which the Petitioner asked the Court to terminate your parental rights to the above juvenile. Any written answer to the Petition must be filed with the Caswell County Clerk of Superior Court on or before December 28, 2015. A copy of the answer must also be served on the Petitioner’s Attorney named below. The Court will conduct a Hearing to determine whether one or more grounds alleged in the Petition for terminating your parental rights exist. If the Court finds if one or more grounds exist, the Court will proceed at that Hearing or a later Hearing to determine whether your parental rights should be terminated. If you do not file a written answer to the Petition in this action with the Caswell County Clerk of Superior Court at P.O. Box 790, 139 Church Street, Yanceyville, NC 27379 on or before December 28, 2015, the Court may terminate your parental rights. You have a right to be represented by a lawyer in this case. If you want a lawyer and cannot afford one, the Court will appoint a lawyer for you. You may contact the Caswell County Clerk of Superior Court at 336-459-4000 immediately to ask for a Court appointed lawyer. This is a new case and any lawyer appointed to represent you in another case will not represent you in this case unless the Court appoints that person again. (NOTE: If a lawyer is appointed for you and if the Court terminates your parental rights, you may become liable for repayment for lawyers fees, and a judgment for the amount of the fees may be entered against you). This the 26th day of November, 2015. Stuart N. Watlington, Attorney for the Petitioner, the Caswell County Department of Social Services 114 Court Square P.O. Box 1776 Yanceyville, N.C. 27379 State Bar No.: 9652 Telephone: 336-694-1155 11/26, 12/3, 12/10/15

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: EUGENE ALBERT LEES Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Eugene Albert Lees of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said Eugene Albert Lees to present them to the undersigned on or before February 26, 2016, that being three (3) months from the first date of publication of this Notice or same shall be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 26th day of November, 2015. Patsy Ruth S. Lees of the Estate of Eugene Albert Lees c/o Stephen E. Culbreth Attorney at Law P.O. Box 446 Wilmington, N. C. 28402 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/2015 File No. 14 JT 33 NORTH CAROLINA CASWELL COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION In the Matter of: “In Re Doe” a Minor Child NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: The Father of a male juvenile born on 6/24/1999 in New Hanover County, Wilmington, North Carolina, Respondent. Take notice that a Petition has been filed in the above named Court seeking to terminate your parental rights as to the juvenile named above (and being more particularly identified in the original Petition filed in this cause).

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Sports/Marine Hook, Line & Sinker Fishing still relatively good, but winter changes coming By Skylar Walters

The fishing has been fairly good, considering the time of year, but cold temperatures and windy conditions have made the fishing a little difficult. Water temperatures have plummeted to the mid to lower 60s, no doubt affected by the freezing temperatures our area has experienced, and now those temperatures have rebounded and so will the water temps, slowly and slightly. But what do you expect, as it is, after all, the last full week of November. The speckled trout fishing continues to be strong if you know where to look, although the small, undersized fish have arrived in abundance, making catching a keeper rather difficult. In addition to the small specks, there are plenty of small bluefish that have invaded and will readily tear up any bait intended for a trout. The suggestion from anglers is, if you encounter bluefish, move locations quickly, otherwise be prepared to go through a lot of tackle. The good news in this report is that the larger fish have also arrived, with several fish reported coming from local waters that have weighed in between 5-9 pounds. While those fish have been few and far between, the colder waters normally produce some larger fish and 5-7 pound speckled trout are a common occurrence for anglers throughout the month of December. Most of the larger fish of this size will come from the ocean waters, whether it be from the surf or around the jetties, although some prize-sized trout will also be found in the river. The same soft artificial baits used by anglers fishing

the inshore waters are perfectly fine for use in the ocean waters, but some anglers suggest using the larger sized baits in order to entice the larger fish. Live baits will also work and there are still a good number of finger mullet cruising around the creeks and marsh edges, but they will be a little more difficult to find and catch as the waters continue to cool. Red drum are also being caught in good numbers in both the inshore waters and from the surf. Both artificial baits and natural baits, such as cut bait and live minnows, are working. While there are still some larger over slot fish around, most of those encountered have been within slot size. Areas around the docks and creek mouths are producing good results as are areas around the Masonboro Inlet jetties. Surf fishing has been steady as well, with good catches of both black drum and Virginia mullet being reported when the surf conditions allow fishing from the beach. Fresh cut shrimp has been a good bait choice but those using sand fleas have been experiencing better luck with larger fish. A few red drum and flounder have also been caught. Speaking of flounder, new rules and regulations will be going into effect starting in 2016. More on this change will be covered as fishing slows down, before the new regulations begin, but in brief, starting on January 1, 2016, the minimum size limit for flounder will be 15 inches. In addition, flounder fishing will be closed October 16 through December 1 of next year.

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The women start the Seaside Shuffle at Wrightsville Beach Sunday, Nov. 22.

Seaside Shuffle moves to beach strand By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

Twenty-six year old Brittany Perkins from Wilmington won the 33rd annual Seaside Shuffle, a Wrightsville Beach 5K that lived up to its name this year after being moved from the pavement to the beach strand for the Nov. 22 race. Despite the cold drizzle and stiff north wind Sunday morning, nearly 100 race participants gathered on the sand behind the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. The course was designed so the men and women started and finished at the same point but ran in opposite directions, with the exception of newlyweds Steve and Vikki Jones. “This is our first race together, so we decided we would run the

same way,” Vikki Jones said, explaining they were honeymooning at the Blockade Runner, saw people gathering for the race and decided to take part. As runners convened at the starting line, a brief debate over who should run which direction was quickly settled as the women insisted on running north. It was a calculated choice, race director and participant Tracy Christian admitted, smiling. They wanted the benefit of a tailwind on the way back, and “the beach is better [for running] that way,” she said. The first and second finishers were women — Perkins in 19:40 and Castle Hayne’s Kimberly Mueller in 20:13. David Southerland was the first man to cross in 20:53, followed by Stuart Ross in 21:31. The men finished

from the opposite direction after running south to the N.C. Coast Guard station and back. Perkins said the adverse conditions took the pressure off. “I like running in this because there are no expectations,” she said. “I’m not going to get mad about my time if we’re on the sand and it’s raining.” Both the men and women agreed one of the biggest challenges was locating the firmest sand on which to run. “You try to run as close to the water as you can without getting your feet wet,” Ross explained. And with everyone hugging the water’s edge, “You try not to hit anybody on the way back.” Ross, like many of the other participants, is a member of the Wilmington Road Runners Club, the local running group that

puts on the Seaside Shuffle every year to raise money for its scholarship fund. This spring, the club will award a $1,000 scholarship to two high school runners — one female and one male — who plan to keep running in college. The race’s fundraising goal is partly why it was moved to the beach strand; racing on the road requires applying for costlier permits, which would deplete the run’s profits. The event, which Ross described as “a race for runners by runners,” also serves as a social gathering for the running community. “It’s fun,” Perkins said, “because you run with different groups of people throughout the week, and then you get to see everybody together at this race.” email emmy@luminanews.com

Coger sinks first CFCC Power Five recruitment By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Standing 6 feet, 8 inches and averaging more than 12 points a game, Cape Fear Community College basketball forward Tyrek Coger draws the attention of Sea Devils opponents.

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athlete to move on to a Power Five conference, which includes the top schools throughout the country. But Mantlo said that in all likelihood, Coger won’t be the only player on this year’s Sea Devils squad to play at a higher level next year. At 5-3, the Sea Devils started the season in the National Junior College Athletic Association top 25, coming in at No. 18. And two of CFCC’s losses this season have come against top-10 teams in road games, including No. 3 Northwest Florida State and No. 10 Georgia Highlands. The Sea Devils are projected to win the NJCAA Region 10 and return to the season-closing national tournament. CFCC has

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