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Voters head to polls for congressional, state and county seats By Terry Lane, Anthony Martinez and Keaton Smith With early voting underway, voters in New Hanover County have been casting ballots since Oct. 17 for a variety of public offices, including for their representative in the North Carolina’s 7th Congressional district, as well as state house and senate seats and the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. While early voting ends on Saturday, Nov. 3, the general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. Here are some of the candidates voters can see on the ballot this year.
Wrightsville Beach celebrates Halloween
North Carolina 7th Congressional District
Mike and Dianne Lough, of Winston-Salem, brought their “Sand Mates” sand sculpture back to Wrightsville Beach this week, Walt Laughlin grinds his axe for a group of amused trick-or-treaters on Harbor Island on Wednesday, Oct. 31. See more Halloween photos on page 5.
Organizers plan bar, restaurant reunion for WB The organizers of the periodic reunion of Wrightsville Beach lifeguards are now focusing in bring back together another group of former and current local employees, with the goal of raising money for the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History. On Nov. 3, the Friends of Wrightsville Beach reunion will bring together a group of restaurant and bar employees, from present to past. Organizer Jim Arnold, who also organized last year’s lifeguard reunion, said the event will seek to recognize classic establishments that are no longer here, like the Wit’s End and the Spot, along with those that are still here, like the Palm Room. The fundraiser will feature a silent auction, with as many as 30 booths expected, Arnold said. The Saturday event will begin at the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, continue at the Waterman’s Brewery and conclude at the Palm Room. Arnold said he expects hundreds of current and former employees from the service industry to attend. The fundraiser will help raise money for the expansion of the museum. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/ friendsofwrightsvillebeach. Meanwhile, the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History is seeking volunteers to help with upcoming events. Volunteers are needed for Saturday Nov. 3 , from 12:00 – 5:30 pm. The museum also needs volunteers for the Jingle Bell Run on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 8:15 – 11:30 am.
Wrightsville Beach moves to free parking for winter
Parking enforcement in Wrightsville Beach ended on Oct. 31, with free parking on the island until enforcement resumes on March 1, 2019.
Wrightsville Beach school, church raise $25,000 for family hit by hurricane By Keaton Smith Intern
Wrightsville United Methodist Church and Wrightsville Beach Elementary School came together and raised over $25,000 for a single mother and her three children, who attend the school. “We set up a Go Fund Me account and asked for donations from families at the church and school,” said Christina Norvell, Youth Ministry Director of the church. “The word spread quickly, and it took about 3 weeks to raise the total amount due. Hope for Helen also was a donor.” Following the destruction of hurricane Florence, the principal of Wrightsville Beach Elementary—Mr. Jackson Norvell—found the mother and her three children living with a tarp on the roof of their trailer when he went to check up on the family. Norvell said the roof had been “peeled back, exposing the interior of the house through the duration of the storm.” Wrightsville United Methodist put the family up in the Hampton Inn, near Port City Chop House for two weeks while a plan as to what the next steps would be were discussed. The community of school and church had to make a decision about whether to repair the trailer or replace it for them. With the help of both school and church families, the community raised over $25,000 to purchase a now house from Clayton Homes. The process of demolition of the damaged trailer and the installation of the new home is well underway and Norvell said, “We hope to have the family in by December 1st.” In the meantime, a family friend has helped by allowing the family to stay in an apartment above their garage A photo of former Wrightsville Beach bar “The Spot” on a snowy day while construction is underway. in 1968.
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Incumbent David Rouzer is seeking his third term as the representative North Carolina’s 7th congressional district, which includes Wrightsville Beach and the better part of nine counties, stretching up the center of the state from the South Carolina border to the outskirts of Raleigh. The Republican was first elected in 2014 and ran unopposed in the May primary. Rouzer brought congressional, political and government experience to the position, first as staff in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, then as a senior policy advisor for former North Carolina Republican senators Jesse Helms and Elizabeth Dole. After a failed effort in 2000 to win the statewide race for agriculture commissioner, Rouzer was elected to the North Carolina State Senate in 2009, serving two terms before narrowly losing the race for the 7th congressional district seat in 2012 to then incumbent Democrat Mike McIntyre, who retired at the end of that term. In Congress, Rouzer has become active on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, which provides oversight of key issues to Wrightsville Beach like beach renourishment and maritime transportation. He also serves on the House Agriculture Committee. Rouzer is challenged by newcomer Dr. Kyle Horton, who is seeking to touting her medical experience to as she runs for representative of North Carolina’s 7th congressional district. Horton is an internal medicine doctor with a business degree and will be Horton’s first attempt at running for a government office. Horton is bringing over a decade of experience from the medical field along with several college degrees, including a bachelors in biology from UNCW, as well as both an MD and MBA from
Wright State University. Horton completed her medical residency at Virginia Commonwealth University before transitioning to her profession as a primary care physician at Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
State Senate District 9
The race for 9th district in the North Carolina State Senate pits Republican incumbent Michael Lee against Democratic challenger Harper Peterson, a former mayor of Wilmington. Lee is serving in his second and full term as state senator after being appointed to the seat in August 2014 to replace retiring senator Thom Goolsby. He is the cochair of the Committee for Appropriations on Education/ Higher Education and currently serves on the N.C. Board of Transportation and State Ports Authority Board. Lee is a local attorney. Peterson served on Wilmington City Council from 1995-1999, and as Wilmington mayor from 2001-2003. Peterson is a partner in several local businesses.
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Representing Wrightsville Beach, the 7th Congressional District has been represented by Republican incumbent Robert Theodore "Ted" Davis, Jr. since 2012. Davis is seeking his seventh term in the House. Davis touts years of experience from his time as an assistant New Hanover County attorney, assistant state district attorney, and assistant United States attorney before established his solo law practice in 1984. Davis is being challenged by Democrat Marcia Morgan, a first-time candidate. Morgan, a retired educator and U.S. Army colonel, served for 25 years before retiring from the military, where her experience included two assignments at the Pentagon. Morgan earned a mathematics degree from Texas Wesleyan College and a graduate degree from Ohio State University before taking an administration role at Smith College in Northampton, Mass.
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Incumbent Republican Holly Grange is seeking her second full term in the North Carolina House after being appointed in August 2016 to replace Rick Caitlin, who retired that same month. Grange was selected as n See ELECTIONS Page 2
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Deputy Conference Leader for the House Republican Caucus and serves as Co-Chair of the House Select Committee on NC River Quality. Additional committee assignments include: Base Appropriations; Appropriations Education Sub-Committee; Commerce and Job Development; Education K-12; Homeland Security and Military and Veterans Affairs; Regulatory Reform; Transportation. Rep. Grange is an NRA pistol and rifle instructor and is a North Carolina concealed carry instructor. Grange graduated from the United States Military Academy at Westpoint. Grange is being challenged by Democrat Leslie Cohen, a first-time candidate. Cohen is a local artist and graphic designer. Cohen entered Emory University after 10th grade through their early enrollment program and continued her undergraduate studies for 4 years, attending University of Georgia, Georgia State University, and Emory University.
Thank you luncheon for town employees
After the annual Taste of Wrightsville Beach was cancelled due to the disruptions caused by Hurricane Florence, several of the sponsors kept their donations with the Wrightsville Beach Foundation, some of which was used to sponsor a thank you luncheon for town employees on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Employees who attended the luncheon received a Wrightsville Beach Strong t-shirt, a free haircut from Bangz Salon & Spa and a coupon for $3 off of a meal at Moe’s. The luncheon was catered by Middle of the Island. The donations from sponsors allowed the foundation to make an $8,000 donation to Weekend Meals on Wheels. The event will be to promote the Wrightsville Beach Assistance Fund. It is going to
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners To fill two seats on the county’s board of commissioners, voters will have a choice of four candidates, with both incumbents running
to retain their seats. Republican incumbent Skip Watkins is the current vice chairman of the New Hanover County Board of Commission. Watkins is an investment advisor with Capital Investment Group. He is an adjunct economics instructor with the University of Mount Olive. He has been involved with the management of the Cape Fear Fair and Expo and the NC Azalea Festival as Committee Chair since 1990. Democratic incumbent Rob Zapple is a general contractor and owner of his business, Rob Zapple Design and Build Inc., and he is a residential and commercial builder throughout New Hanover County and the Cape Fear region. Zapple is a graduate of the University of Virginia Democrat Julia Olson-Boseman is seeking to return to the board, having served as a commissioner from 2000 to 2004 before serving three terms as NC state senator. Republican Eric Lytle attended UNC Chapel Hill and received his B.S. in Biology. After he graduated, he worked at Duke University Medical Center in the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine department. He worked in sales for IBM in Raleigh, and started work as a financial advisor in 2002.
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Week of October 22-28, 2018 Single & Multi-family Homes
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SALES TRENDS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 • Shannon Kate Wellborn, 25, was charged with failure to report an accident, hit and run, littering, careless and reckless driving, and resisting arrest.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 • Justin Stuart Pattico, 21, and Waleed Abdul Zaman, 19, were charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25
Information provided by Chris Livengood, Vice President of Sales, Intracoastal Realty **Absorption gives you an idea of the number of months it will take for the current inventory to be sold out based on the last twelve months of sales. Note: This representation is based in whole, or in part, on data supplied by the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors (WRAR) Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Cape Fear Realtors nor their MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Cape Fear Realtors or their MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
• Blake Evans Wheeler, 20, was charged with consuming alcoholic beverage under 21 and resisting arrest.
AREA BRIEFS Area leaders go to DC to seek more hurricane relief assistance
On Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 29-30, Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo led a delegation of several area leaders to Washington, D.C. to meet with officials there about relief assistance for this area. Leaders attending include the mayor and town manager of New Bern, the mayor of Surf City and Pender County officials. While Congress is not currently in session, the delegation will meet with senior staff of area congressional lawmakers, including the offices of US Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis and Representatives David Rouzer and Walter Jones. The area delegation will also meet with officials of FEMA, the US Small Business Administration and
the departments of Housing and Urban Development, Transportation and Education. Meetings with these officials will focus on the type of assistance needed in the Wilmington region in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence as well as federal coordination and assistance needed for future storms. “We look forward to meeting with leaders in Washington as we advocate for help for our area in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. The information we provide and relationships we build will better help us be heard when Congress is back in session considering more relief funding next month,” said Mayor Saffo. In addition, the delegation will be featured in a press conference with national news media that
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will be hosted by the Pew Charitable Trusts in downtown Washington. The press conference will focus on how the region has been impacted by the storm and how it is coping in the aftermath, as well as the need for flood ready infrastructure to better deal with future storms. (Pew will send out more details on this.)
Due to some delays caused by Hurricane Florence, this portion of the trail is now expected to be complete by the end of the year. The second phase of this multi-use path is now expected to begin in 2019 and will continue the multi-use path from Audubon Boulevard all the way to Kerr Avenue.
Two major multiuse trails expected to be complete by the end of the year
South College Trail Work on the 1.3-mile South College Trail is continuing despite impacts from Hurricane Florence. The $1.44 million project is one of the many projects included in the voter-approved 2014 Transportation Bond. The trail travels along the west side of South College Road between Holly Tree Road and 17th Street/Waltmoor Drive. In addition to connecting with the Gary Shell Cross-City Trail and providing future connection to the planned Greenville Loop Trail, this trail will allow for safe walking/biking along this busy section of South College Road. It will also connect Pine Valley and other neighborhoods with the retail center at 17th and College, home of grocery stores and many other businesses. The trail addresses one of the top priorities for more pedestrian trails identified by citizens in neighborhood meetings held as part of the city’s development of a long-term plan for growth. Paving is expected to begin by mid-November.
Park Avenue MultiUse Path
Paving is also expected to begin in mid-November on a ½-mile, 10-foot wide multiuse path along Park Avenue from Empie Park to Audubon Boulevard. The new trail will become part of the River-toSea bike route, which follows Park Avenue. The project includes two bridges, one of which will intersect with the Gary Shell Cross-City Trail, providing a second connection between the Cross-City Trail and the River-to-Sea route.
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Opinion Five Governors Oppose Two Constitutional Amendments By Governorns James B. Hunt, Jr., J a m e s G . M a rt i n , M i c h a e l F. E a s l e y , B e v e r ly E av e s P e r d u e a n d P at r i c k L . M c C r o ry The NC General Assembly has had its share of face-offs with the Courts. Repeatedly, judges have ruled unconstitutional any laws that would give executive power to the legislature — most recently blocking a legislative raid on the appointment power of the Governor. Unable to get their way by passing laws, they now seek to change the NC Constitution to let the General Assembly control all names put forward to fill vacancies in the courts, and take control over the state board that oversees elections and government ethics — appointment powers that are granted to the Governor by the NC Constitution. These two constitutional amendments appear on the ballot this election. One would empower the legislature to recommend to the Governor two names to fill a judicial vacancy. The Governor would have just ten days to choose one of their nominees, or the appointment power would revert to the General Assembly. We know from experience that ten days allows insufficient time to thoroughly vet finalists, particularly in emergencies. The process includes extensive interviews and background checks that take weeks to complete. What if the Governor rejects both candidates? The legislators will appoint one of them. Under the other amendment, the General Assembly would recommend to the Governor the finalists for appointment to the eight-member Board of Ethics and Elections Enforcement - four from each party. This amendment eliminates the current ninth member of the Board, who represents unaffiliated voters and serves as a tie-breaker in case of party-line voting. Again, if the Governor fails to appoint within ten days, the legislature makes the appointment. Political appointees on the elections and ethics board would constantly be deadlocked 4-to-4 by partisan voting. Enforcement of ethics and elections laws would be stymied, including decisions over lobbying, early voting, and campaign finance. No one could be held accountable for bad or non-decisions, because the Governor would no longer be responsible. The Courts struck down as unconstitutional previous attempts to accomplish such power grabs through legislation, for violating the “separation of powers” clause of the NC Constitution. The “separation of powers” clause ensures that no one branch of government — legislative, executive or judicial — attains too much power. These constitutional amendments would dramatically shift more power to an already dominant legislature. All five former Governors and six former Chief Justices of the NC Supreme Court are united in bipartisan opposition to both amendments. Legislative leaders argue that the amendments are “bipartisan” because legislative recommendations would come from a “Nonpartisan Judicial Merit Commission” of appointees from all three branches of government. Yet the General Assembly would dictate the finalists. The people who make laws and set salaries for judges would now control appointments to fill vacant seats in the very courts that have blocked their legislative overreach. The General Assembly is a partisan body, regardless of which party has the majority. Legislators are accountable only to the people in their home district. The Governor is elected by the majority of all voters in the state, and is therefore accountable to all the people. The NC Constitution enshrines the balance of power between these branches, and wisely gives the Governor appointment power for judicial replacements and the Board of Ethics and Elections Enforcement. Let’s keep it that way. Support the Constitution and its balance of powers. Keep the legislature in its place to enact laws, not enforce them. Vote against both amendments.
U.S. 421 Open at PenderNew Hanover County Line The section of U.S. 421 at the Pender-New Hanover County line that was heavily damaged during Hurricane Florence reopened early this evening with a temporary bridge that allows single-lane traffic in each direction. This section of highway experienced the worst degree of washout in the state from the hurricane as more than 500 feet of roadway was washed away by cresting floodwaters. Repair work started as soon as water receded from the roadway in early October. The final steps handled today included pavement markings, seeding and mulching, signing and traffic control. The cleanup at the site and the temporary structure cost about $2 million. Planning is underway for a permanent repair, which will be two new two-lane bridges – one for each direction – at an estimated cost of between $10 million and $12 million.
Score! We turned a $5 Billion dollar debt into a $2 Billion dollar suplus -enabling us to fund hurricane recovery Score! We appropriated over $10 Million to address GenX and other dangerous chemicals in our water
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The New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation has already received $145,000 in donations to help employees most affected by Hurricane Florence. Scores of NHRMC employees lost their homes in the storm and the ensuing flooding, and many more were displaced pending major repairs. One of the affected employees is Amy Riggs, a medical assistant with NHRMC Physician Group - New Hanover Medical Group. Her home was destroyed by Hurricane Florence and she has received assistance from the NHRMC Hurricane Relief Fund. “The support and love we have received from NHRMC has been astounding,” Riggs said. “I’m grateful to the generosity of my coworkers and others who have donated to help those of us that were hard hit by this disaster. I’m so proud to be a part of this team and know we will be The policies enacted by the Republican led fine.” Legislature are winning big time, and Schorr Davis, NHRMC Vi c e P r e s i d e n t o f REPRESENTATIVE TED DAVIS is a key Development/Foundation player on the leadership team Executive Director, said, "On behalf of the NHRMC Foundation and the entire NHRMC family, I thank all those who have responded so far to our appeal to support our employees devastated by the impact of Hurricane Florence. With your help, we will continue this effort so that we can help our employees rebuild their lives.”
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Construction on the permanent bridges is expected to start by early 2019. Drivers will continue to use the temporary bridge until one of the new bridges is built. Then, all traffic will move onto the new bridge, while the other new structure is built. Once both bridges are ready, they will open for twolane traffic at the same time. It is expected to take about a year before that happens. By putting bridges at that location instead of installing a culvert pipe under the highway, the area will have a lot more capacity for flood water to go under the bridge during major storms. Although the temporary bridge is open, drivers in the single-lane pattern in each direction are reminded to use extra caution and drive carefully through the area. For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on Twitter.
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Score! We have given teachers 5 consecutive raises, an average increase of 19%, putting NC in the top 3 states for fastest rising teacher salaries Score! Under the Republican led Legislature, the Jobless Rate has fallen to 3.8% - an 18 year low Score! We reduced corporate and personal income taxes and maintained a AAA Bond Rating Score! Named the Best State for Business by Forbes AND NORTH CAROLINA IS THE WINNER! Our state is on sound financial footing - existing businesses are expanding, new ones are moving here and more people are employed!
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Revelers come out for Halloween on Harbor Island Hundreds of trick-or-treaters came to Wrightsville Beach’s South Harbor Island neighborhood on Wednesday, Oct. 31 for Halloween festivities. Kids weren’t the only ones in costumes either, as many parents got in the act.
From left, Warren and Abigail Goodwin, Marley and Rider Harrison, with Shana Bourgeois and Matt Lloyd, who dressed in a circus theme, complete with fire breather. Smith, Michael, Luke and Maggie Dorosko, who constructed her Maleficent costume by
herself. Walt Laughlin brought in a hot rod to accentuate the elaborate Halloween decorations for his Harbor Island home. Jonathan Grogan adds a skateboard to his Jasoninspired outfit.
THEME: TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY ACROSS 1. “An American in Paris” song “____-____-la” 6. Fitness venue 9. Five-star review 13. Desert wanderer’s hope 14. Debtor’s letters 15. Sweet potato, e.g. 16. Annoying tiny biters 17. Greyhound, e.g. 18. Lazybones 19. *It runs on iOS 21. *Swipe right, swipe left app 23. *21st century of Common ____ 24. *Update an iPod 25. Public health org. 28. Diplomat’s forte 30. V.I.P. in Hawaii 35. *Hit TV show about plane crash survivors 37. Apple leftover 39. The N of U.S.N.A. 40. Egyptian hieroglyph for “life” 41. *Demoted planet 43. Mandolin’s cousin 44. Curl one’s lip 46. Sandler or Arkin 47. Seedy source of Omega-3s 48. *Kilauea Volcano location 50. River in Bohemia 52. In the manner of, French 53. Popular pickling herb
55. Sashimi-style 57. *Not Jong-un 60. *Duchess of Sussex 6 3 . W i n t o u r ’s f a v o r i t e publication? 64. Form of “to be” 66. *Friends’ approvals 68. Not odds 69. Cambridge university 70. High society 71. “Bee ____” 72. Bartender’s concern 73. Past or present DOWN 1. Clothe 2. Raja’s wife 3. “Hurry!” acronym 4. Like a ballerina 5. Hang out with 6. Wisecrack 7. *____Tube 8. Moldy-smelling 9. “Ant-Man” leading actor 10. Having the know-how 11. Swerve 12. Go wrong 15. Diced tomatoes packaging 20. African American civil rights org. 22. Octopus’ defense 24. Layered pastry of European descent
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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-719-9180 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 18-SP-608 In the Matter of the Simultaneous Foreclosure of the Deeds of Trust executed by CSP Holdings, LLC Grantor, To John Carter, Teresa Nixon and Kirsten E. Foyles, collectively, the “Original Trustees”, As recorded in Book 5206, Page 1286 and modified in Book 5606, Page 1296 of the New Hanover County Public Registry. As recorded in Book 5364, Page 1910 and modified in Book 5606, Page 1306 of the New Hanover County Public Registry. As recorded in Book 6118, Page 1129 of the New Hanover County Public Registry. See Substitutions of Trustee which substitute Robbie B. Parker as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of Original Trustees, as recorded in Book 6168, Page 1043, Book 6168, Page 1046 and Book 6168, Page 1049 of the New Hanover County Public Registry. ________________________ Pursuant to the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust dated July 10, 2007 and recorded on July 11, 2007 in Book 5206 at Page 1286 of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds and modified by that certain Modification of Deed of Trust dated November 10, 2011 and recorded on December 20, 2011 in Book 5606 at Page 1296 (as amended, modified and restated from time to time, collectively, the “Loan 1 Deed of Trust; that certain Deed of Trust dated December 17, 2008 and recorded on December 17, 2008 in Book 5364 at Page 1910 of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds and modified by that certain Modification of Deed of Trust dated November 10, 2011 and recorded on December 20, 2011in Book 5606 at Page 1306 (as amended, modified and restated from time to time, collectively, the “Loan 2 Deed of Trust”); and (c) that certain Deed of Trust dated December 26, 2017 and recorded on February 1, 2018 in Book 6118 at Page 1129 of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds (as amended, modified and restated from time to time, collectively, the “Loan 3 Deed of Trust” together with Loan 1 Deed of Trust and Loan 2 Deed of Trust, collectively the, “Deeds of Trust”), the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, the real property more particularly described as follows, together with all rights, privileges and appurtenances thereto (the “Real Property”), and the personal property described in the Deeds of Trust (the “Goods,” and together with the Real Property, the “Property”): See Attached Exhibit “A” The record owner of the Property as reflected by the records of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice was CSP Holdings, LLC. The Property will be sold subject to any and all matters superior to the lien of the Deeds of Trust, including without limitation: (a) superior mortgages, deeds of trust, liens and assessments, if any; (b) the lien of unpaid ad valorem taxes; (c) valid and enforceable easements and restrictions of record; and (d) matters which would be revealed by a current and accurate survey of the property. The Property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the debt secured by the Deeds of Trust, nor their respective officers,
directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives, 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions expressly are disclaimed. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.10, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit in an amount not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the Property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Sections 45-21.30(d) and (e). In addition to the purchase price so bid any successful bidder will also be responsible for payment of revenue stamps and other costs of closing the sale, including fees and costs of the Substitute Trustee incurred after the date of sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS – 15 units or less If you are a tenant of the Real Property, please read the following carefully. Your legal rights may be affected. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute Section 45-21.16A, you are hereby given notice that an order for possession of the Real Property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court in the county in which the Real Property is sold. If an order for possession is issued, you may be required to vacate the Real Property. 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 dated 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. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. DATE OF SALE: November 14, 2018 HOUR OF SALE: 12:00 p.m. PLACE OF SALE: New Hanover County Courthouse
“North Carolina Condominium Act.” As a further aid in this description, reference is made to Condominium Plat Book 13, Page 113 of the land records of New Hanover County, N.C., which contains the official recorded survey map of WELLINGTON POINT CONDOMINIUM. This conveyance is made subject to the provisions of the North Carolina Condominium Act and any amendments thereto; to the conditions, restrictions, easements, covenants and agreements set forth in the Declaration of WELLINGTON POINT CONDOMINIUM, recorded in Book 3776, Pages 249-274 of the Land Records of New Hanover County, as amended by First Amendment to Declaration of Condominium for Wellington Point Condominium, recorded in Book 4964, Page 2715, New Hanover County Registry. Also included herewith is an easement to be used in common with other Unit owners for the use of any Common Elements as set forth in the Declaration, as well as the official survey map of WELLINGTON POINT CONDOMINIUM. This conveyance is made subject to any easements reserved by the Grantor for itself and others to use the Common Elements located within or appurtenant to, as set forth in the Declaration. Also included herein is an exclusive easement for the use and enjoyment of any Limited Common Elements appurtenant to the Unit conveyed herein as so designated in the declaration, as amended, or on the recorded maps of the Condominium. This conveyance is made subject to all easements now existing or hereafter granted or reserved on any official recorded condominium declaration, condominium plat or survey map of WELLINGTON POINT CONDOMINIUM for the installation, use and maintenance of electric, water, utility and drainage lines and points. November 1, 8, 2018 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY This notice is given pursuant to N.C.G.S. 44A-4(f) of the public sale of personal property. You are hereby notified of the following: 1.Lienor: Jacobi-Lewis Company 622 South Front Street Wilmington, NC 28401 2. Title Holder: Scott Haulman 3. Person with whom Lienor dealt: Scott Haulman
(1) 2 DOOR BEVAIR BACKBAR 60” MN#BB581 SN#6811006 (1) TUC 27 TRUE UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR SN#1-4052344 (1) 90” 3 DOOR GLASS DOOR BACK BAR COOLER TRU-TBB4G SN#1-2465774 (1) NORLAKE PIZZA PREP 3 COMPARTMENT MN#PT93 SN#PT93-12050012 (32) LARGE WINE GLASS (72) LARGE ROCKS GLASS (21) SMALL ROCK GLASS (1) TICKET HOLDER (14) TALL CHAMPAGNE FLUTE (6) SHORT CHAMPAGNE FLUTE (7) SMALL SPOON (1) SHAKER (1) SPOON HOLDER (3) GLASS ROCKS (9) MARTINI GLASS (6) COGNAC GLASS (2) LARGE WATER GLASS (8) MEDIUM WATER GLASS (3) SKINNY WATER GLASS (12) LARGE SIPPING GLASS (4) SMALL SIPPING GLASS November 1, 8, 2018 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18-SP-33 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made GARY PAUL COX to JAMES C. BLAINE, Trustee(s), dated the 8TH day of JANUARY, 2013 and recorded in BOOK 5702, PAGE 1375, 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, ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., 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 at 2:00 P.M, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2018. , 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 Unit 135, Phase II, Wrightsville Sound Village, a Condominium, as the same is shown on the plats thereof recorded in Condominium Plat Book 8 at Pages 103 through 106 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County. SUBJECT TO and TOGETHER WITH all rights, privileges, duties and obligations in the Restrictions recorded in Deed Book 1378, Page 1628 and Book 1390, Page 1166 in said Registry. [PARCEL ID: R05612-008053-000]
4. Description of property: See attached Exhibit “A”.
Said property being located at: 1507 MILITARY CUTOFF ROAD, APT. 135, WILMINGTON, NC 28403
5. Amount of lien claim: $600.00
PRESENT RECORD OWNER BEING: GARY PAUL COX
6. Place of Sale: 622 South Front Street, Wilmington, North Carolina on the 14th day of November, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., the personal property which is more particularly described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
This property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases.
7. Date of Sale: November 14, 2018 Lienor’s Attorney: H. Kenneth Stephens, II Attorney at Law Post Office Box 2237 Wilmington, NC 28402 (910) 343-1022
This the 17th day of October, 2018. EXHIBIT “A” /s/Robbie B. Parker Robbie B. Parker, Substitute (1) DEAN SR42 GAS FRYER Trustee SN# 0603MA0728 Lee Law Firm, PLLC (1) 20 QUART STAND MIXER Post Office Box 4548 (28406) HOBART MN AP00 SW#113414 Wrightsville Avenue 389-294 Wilmington, North Carolina (1) 24” TEC CHARBROILER 28403 (1) 24” EQUIPMENT STAND FOR CHARBROILER Telephone: (910) 399-3447 (1) 93” STAINLESS STEEL DOUBLE OVERSHELF Exhibit A (1) CIMBALI EXPRESSO Legal Description MACHINE M30 CLASSIC SN#AD252TADV999A BEING Unit F, WELLINGTON (1) 36 x 30 EQUIPMENT POINT CONDOMINIUM, as STAND the same is described in the (1) TRUE T-23-2 REFRIGERADeclaration for WELLINGTOR SN#12072938 TON POINT CONDOMINI(1) 48” COLDTEC U2BFF-125 UM, dated May 5, 2003 and FREEZER SN#UF120411-058 recorded in Book 3776, Pages (1) 24 x 72 WORKTABLE W/ 249-274, of the New HanoUNDERSELF (ALL STAINLESS ver County Registry, which STEEL W/WORK TOP CAN Unit is conveyed in conformOPENER HOLE ity with Chapter 47-C of the (1) 10 BURNER RANGE New Hanover County GenSOUTHBEND MN-X460M-7P eral Statues referred to as the SN#02L39529
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 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 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Third party purchasers must pay the statutory final assessment fee of forty-five cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. 7A-308 (a) (1), and any applicable county and/or state land transfer tax and/or revenue tax. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the
sale. Make checks payable to: Goddard & Peterson, Attorneys for Anderson & Strickland, PA.. The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law. The successful bidder at the end of the upset period shall tender the balance of their bid at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders or attempts to tender a deed for the property; if they default on their bid, they shall remain liable as provided for in N.C.G.S. 45-21.30(d) and (e). If the Substitute Trustee is unable to convey title to the property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit paid. An Order for possession of the property may be issued 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 not 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. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. N.C.G.S. 45-21.16(b)(2). This the 9TH day of October, 2018. Anderson & Strickland, P.A., Substitute Trustee Daniel Dziuban, Attorney at Law Goddard & Peterson, PLLC Attorneys for Anderson & Strickland, P.A., Substitute Trustee 3803-B Computer Drive, Suite 103 Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 (919) 977-3029 October 25, November 1, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Robert H. Goslee, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned do hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to Katherine S. Goslee, 4316 Aftonshire Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina 28412, on or before the 4th day of February, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 1st day of November, 2018. Katherine S. Goslee and Franklin E. Martin, Co-Executors of the Estate of Robert H. Goslee November 1, 8, 15, 20, 2018 ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Michael Richard Barnhill (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the under-
signed at the address shown below on or before the 24th day of January 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 25th day of October 2018. Ronnie Kennedy, Administrator 1623 Kennedy Road Wilmington, N.C. 28409 October 25, November 1, 8,15, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the ESTATE OF ALMA DARLING WHEELER deceased of Wilmington, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 21ST day of January, 2019, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at c/o the MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC, 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28403. This the 18th day of October, 2018. KRISTOPHER ALLEN DARLING, EXECUTOR ESTATE OF ALMA DARLING WHEELER James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2018
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Deborah Ward, Administrator 55 Lilac Lane Hampstead, N.C. 28443 October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Judy M. Pope a/k/a Judy Madeline Pope, late of 406 Brookmere Court, Wilmington, NC 28411, New Hanover County, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned’s attorney, Kelly M. Shovelin, Four Pillars Law Firm, at 2202 Wrightsville Ave., Ste. 213, Wilmington, NC 28403, on or before the 16th day of January, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 18th day of October, 2018. William G. Paluck, Sr., Executor of the Estate of Judy M. Pope Kelly M. Shovelin, Attorney Four Pillars Law Firm 2202 Wrightsville Ave., Ste. 213 Wilmington, NC 28403 October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Sidney Claire Smith, late, of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them in care of the Executrix at 5836 Oak Bluff, Wilmington, NC 28409, on or before January 11, 2019, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of JOSEPHINE J. RUSHER A/K/A LILLIAN JOSEPHINE MARIE RUSHER, deceased, New Hanover County Estate File No. 18-E1175, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina gives notice to all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate to This the 11th day of October, present such claims to the 2018. undersigned at the offices of Alan M. Solana, Attorney Jeanie H. Dalton at Law, 1650 Military Cutoff Executrix of the Estate of Road, Suite 200, WilmingSidney Claire Smith ton, NC 28403, on or before the 18th day of January, 2019, or this Notice Douglas A. Fox YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP will be pleased in bar of 102 N. 5th Avenue their recovery. All persons Wilmington, NC 28401 indebted to the estate will please make immediate Published: October 11, 18, payment. 25, November 1, 2018 E. Alan Rusher, Executor c/o Alan M. Solana, Attorney at Law 1650 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403
October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary Ruth Blalock (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 17th day of January 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the18th day of October 2018.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Loretta Gerenser Lewis, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned do hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o J.C. Hearne, II, 265 Racine Drive, Suite 104, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403, on or before the 10th day of January 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 11th day of October, 2018. Christine Lewis Prinz, Executor of the Estate of Loretta Gerenser Lewis c/o J.C. Hearne, II 265 Racine Drive, Suite 104 Wilmington, NC 28403 October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2018