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Foundation raises $25,000 for town employees hit by Florence By Terry Lane Staff Writer

The Wrightsville Beach Foundation and Wrightsville B e a c h Vo l u n t e e r F i r e Department raised over $25,000 for Wrightsville Beach town employees affected by Hurricane Florence at the WB Strong Fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Bluewater Grill.Several Wrightsville Beach employees suffered damages to their home and property during the storm, many while they were

working for the town’s emergency operations center and staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites. One of those employees, Danielle Villegas, told her story at the event. While staying at the hotel, after the worst of the hurricane had rolled through, Villegas recounted a troubling call from the neighbors informing her that her Murrayville-area home was taking flooding. Villegas’ parents were staying at her house to help care for the animals.

The neighbors woke up Villegas’ parents, who were able to rescue her dogs and a kitten from the house. “They got the dogs to swim down the road to the truck and got the kitten out, but left two cats behind, because they couldn’t catch them, they were trying to get out themselves,” Villegas said. “I was up the whole night worrying, but there was nothing I could do. I couldn’t leave. At first light, I snuck off on my way to get my parents and made it after driving through

the flood waters.” Villegas said after that,she waded through flood waters to retrieve the cats from the house. “One of the cats was treading water,” she said. Once she had her parents and pets secured, Villegas said that the town manager traded rooms with her so that she could have room for her parents. The park ranger also opened up the town’s kennels to give the pets a place to stay. To distribute the funds

raised, the foundation established a committee who will review and allocate disbursements on the following these conditions.:‍ • the current needs of the employees affected by the storm. • establishing a fund for future town employee emergency assistance. • first responder equipment/ supplies and other needs of the town not included in the town budget. The committee is represented by John Golder,

President of WB Volunteer Fire Department; Jim Smith, WB Foundation President; Linda Brown, Wrightsville Beach Foundation treasurer; Nancy Faye Craig, community volunteer; Spencer Jarnigan, local resident and home inspector. The event was sponsored by LM Restaurants; South End Surf Shop; Mad Mole, Watermans and Wrightsville Beach breweries, and Lighthouse Beer and Wine.

New Wrightsville Beach cafe Zeke’s brings Hawaiian tastes to WB By Terry Lane Staff Writer

The North Carolina Holiday Flotilla – Courtesy of Ned Leary Photography

Holiday Flotilla, Enchanted Airlie highlight Thanksgiving festivities at WB NCPressRelease.org Just two months following a direct hit by Hurricane Florence, two nationallyrenowned holiday attractions return to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, in November. “The show will go on,” stated Linda Brown, Committee Chair of the 35th annual North Carolina Holiday Flotilla, presented by Blockade Runner Beach Resort. “We need this for Wrightsville Beach Strong and the communities that surround us. The flotilla will go on.” Undeterred by the loss of an estimated 275 trees during the hurricane, “Enchanted Airlie will not miss a beat this year,” said Tara Duckworth, Director of Parks and Gardens for New Hanover County, owner of Airlie Gardens. The 14th annual Airlie Gardens’ Enchanted Airlie begins Friday, Nov. 23, and will open for 20-nights through Dec. 22, 2018. The 35th annual North Carolina Holiday Flotilla, another Thanksgiving week tradition, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24. “Following the hurricane, the scene in Airlie Gardens was incredible with debris everywhere. The staff and

volunteers were amazing. I commend them for all of their hard work, their dedication, and their passion for Airlie to reopen in November. “I think the average visitor won’t know the difference. The iconic structures and Airlie Oak survived the storm. We’ve redone all the lighting with LEDs, and the displays will be even brighter; our signature attractions, including the mesmerizing Singing Christmas Trees are returning; and, we have a lot of new things planned. The Gnome Invasion art exhibit was cut short by the hurricane in September. Some of the gnomes will make an appearance Enchanted Airlie,” said Duckworth. Enchanted Airlie has gained national and international prominence, attracting visitors from 50 states and over 40 nations. 2017’s sold out attendance exceeded 53,000. With one more night on the calendar in 2018, Duckworth anticipates another sold-out year. “Festival in the Park, a prelude to the flotilla, opens from 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday,” said Linda Brown. “This year’s festival includes 75 to 90 vendors; a large play area for the children with bouncy houses and slides; the popular and relaxing Arab Choo-Choo train ride; arts

and crafts booths; food vendors; and the antique, classic, and special interest car show. The car show has grown tremendously, with over 150 cars expected this year.” Saturday night’s North Carolina Holiday Flotilla features a procession of creatively decorated yachts and watercraft, each glittering with thousands of lights, slowly motoring past an estimated crowd more than 50,000. Following the colorful and festive water parade, the flotilla ends with a massive and dazzling Zambelli fireworks display. Although the hotel is closed for renovations due to damages sustained from Hurricane Florence, Blockade Runner Beach Resort will continue to serve as the host and presenting sponsor for the Holiday Flotilla in 2018. “The Blockade Runner has been a partner since the very beginning in 1983,” said Brown. “We’re so sorry for their damages during the hurricane, but we are excited to have the flotilla headquarters, sponsor’s tent, and judge’s stand on Blockade Runner’s sound-side lawn and docks again this year.” A North Carolina landmark locally owned by the Baggett n See FLOTILLA Page 2

As the menu states, it’s pronounced “PohKAY” and the traditional Hawaiian dish of Poke, made of raw tuna, is one off the staples of the newly-opened Zeke’s Beans & Bowl in Wrightsville Beach. Opened since late October, the new café is stepping into the former location of Annex Surf Supply on 534 Causeway Drive. It’s bringing a proven formula, established in locations in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Va., that features not only the popular Hawaiian meal, but also pitas, breakfast bowls, acai bowls, and other breakfast and lunch fare. Its owner, Nick Cole, is fulfilling a lifelong dream of opening his own restaurant. But it took overcoming a hurricane to get there. Hurricane Florence struck Wrightsville Beach the day before what was to be a couple of days of plumbing work. It turned into a five-week job. It was just one of several factors that pushed back the planned August opening back to October. To catch up, crews scrambled to complete construction of the interior and training of staff. “For three weeks, we were here to the early hours of the morning, just trying to get open,” Cole said. Coming into a post-Florence economy on

Wrightsville Beach, with some businesses closed or struggling to make up for lost revenue from the storm in the offseason, Zeke’s Bean & Bowl has seen early success, Cole said. The late hours of work were paying off, with steady sales and a growing clientele in the local college student. “We’ve had good crowds, sales have been steady,” Cole said. “We’re trying to corner that college crowd. They’re here all the time.” Though he just moved here a year ago, Cole has become acquainted with the Wilmington area for more than a decade, with frequent visits to Wrightsville Beach and the Port City. In opening the Wrightsville Beach location of Zeke’s, Cole is fulfilling a dream he’s had since he was 12 years old and bolstered after his first restaurant job at age 16. His opportunity presented itself when his wife was offered a job in Wilmington. Friends with the owners of the Zeke’s locations in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Cole offered to bring a location to Wrightsville Beach, leaving behind his job at a mortgage company. “They’ve wanted to open one here for a while,” Cole said of the owners. “We never considered another location. We think it’s a great fit.” Zeke’s Beans & Bowl is open from 8 a.m - 8 p.m.

Staff photo by Terry Lane

Zeke’s Beans & Bowl owner Nick Cole shows off a poke bowl in front of the new cafe’s 534 Causeway Dr. location.

USGS: Florence set at least 28 flood records in Carolinas The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed what many residents of the Carolinas already suspected: Hurricane Florence’s rainfalls brought with them record flooding. Preliminary data indicates that 18 USGS streamgages in North Carolina and 10 in South Carolina registered record-setting water levels, called peaks of record. Another 45 streamgages in North Carolina and 10 in South Carolina recorded streamflows – the volume of water moving past a

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fixed point -- within the top five measured at those specific sites. The information comes from a new report that focused on peak streamflow and water level data measured at 84 U.S. Geological Survey streamgages in the Carolinas. These gauges all had water level records stretching back ten years or more, and they all recorded water levels during Hurricane Florence that n See FLOODING Page 2

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Enchanted Airlie’s Singing Christmas Trees – Courtesy of NHC Parks & Gardens

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family, Blockade Runner Beach Resort is planning to wrap up repairs and improvements with a grand reopening in early spring 2018. Text voting continues this year with the People’s Choice Awards selected by spectators. “Text voting is growing substantially,” said Brown. “Four years ago, we had about 5,600 votes; last year, we had over 14,000 text

votes,” said Brown. Winners receive flotilla trophies and prizes at the captain’s breakfast on Sunday. “I want people to know that you can have a devastating storm and no matter how tough you think it is to get back to “normal,” it can be done,” said Brown. “We are making sure that Flotilla is strong this year because we are Wrightsville Beach Strong.”

were among the top five measured for that site. This report can be used by emergency managers and water resources engineers who often need to know the expected frequency and magnitude of peak streamflows observed during a flood. Decision makers can also use this information for city planning, to update building codes and to help prepare for future storms. “One thing we discovered while compiling this report was many of the new peaks of record set by Hurricane Florence broke previous records set by Hurricane Matthew in 2016,” said Toby Feaster, USGS Hydrologist and lead author of the study. “Since several of the streamgage sites we analyzed had more than 30 years of historical data associated with them, it was interesting that a majority of the number one and two records were from back-to-back flooding events.” There were also some sites with more than 70

years of historical data that set new flood records. The Waccamaw River in Freeland, North Carolina, set a new peak of record September 19, with water levels at 22.61 feet and 53,600 cubic feet per second of water discharge. This was the largest peak of record for this site, which has data going back to 1940. In South Carolina, the Little Pee Dee River in Galivants Ferry set a new peak of record September 21, with water levels at 17.21 feet and 66,900 cubic feet per second of water discharge. This was the largest peak of record in the 77 years the USGS has operated a streamgage at this site. Since there are more than 485 USGS streamgages in the Carolinas, the authors of the report decided to only focus on the gauges that had a top five peak and longer historical records. “We made the decision to only include streamgages in this report with at least a decade of historical data, because a new peak of record at a site with only a few years of history doesn’t really

HOLIDAY 35th Annual Flotilla Weekend SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH, 2018

• Tree Lighting and Visit from Santa

5pm Friday • Festival in the Park 10 am to 4 pm Saturday • Holiday Flotilla Boat Parade 6 pm Saturday • Fireworks following the Flotilla Saturday

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provide very useful information,” Feaster said. “We also decided to stick with at least ten years of historical records because that is the minimum required for flood frequency analysis.” These flood frequency analyses can provide insight into the likelihood of peak streamflows of varying magnitudes based on an annual exceedance probability, which is the probability of a peak streamflow at a particular location being achieved or eclipsed during any given year. For example, an annual exceedance probability of 0.01 means there is a 1 percent chance, or a 1 in 100 chance, of that specific streamflow magnitude to be equaled or exceeded in any given year. Of the 28 streamgage sites in the Carolinas that set new streamflow records from Florence flooding, nine had a less than 1 in 500 chance of flooding of that magnitude happening in any given year. Three sites had an estimated annual exceedance probability equal to a 1 in 500 chance

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AREA BRIEFS New Hanover County Surplus Property Available for Purchase

New Hanover County’s Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution at their meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, declaring certain personal property surplus to the county’s operations. View a complete list of the available surplus items here. Non-profit organizations have an opportunity to inspect and purchase the property prior to being sold to the general public. Any non-profit organization interested in viewing the property should contact James Derseraux at 910-798-4320 or email at JDerseraux@nhcgov. com. Non-profits may take advantage of this opportunity beginning Wednesday, November 14 through Monday, November 19. Any remaining property will be offered for sale Wednesday, November 21 through Tuesday, December 4 using GOVDEALS, a company who provides online auction services to governmental entities. Registration is required for bidding. All items are sold “as is,” and the acceptable methods of payment are cash, money order, cashier’s check, and credit card. Please review the terms and conditions prior to bidding. For questions about using the GOVDEALS website, please contact GOVDEALS at (800) 613-0156. New Hanover County reserves the right to remove any items from this list at any time.

Results from Third Annual Go Coast Commuter Challenge

The WMPO and Go Coast Program held the third annual Go Coast Commuter Challenge during the month of October. The event is an opportunity to encourage citizens in the greater Wilmington area to use alternative modes of transportation to reduce their C02 emissions and to mitigate vehicular traffic. During the Go Coast Commuter Challenge, participants logged their commutes for work, school, errands, and more. Bicycling, walking, skateboarding, telecommuting, taking the bus or shuttle, carpooling/ vanpooling, and using a hybrid or electric vehicle were all forms of alternative transportation that counted towards “sustainable trips”. Participants tracked their commutes on a smart phone application or recorded them manually throughout the four weeks of the challenge.

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723 people participated 5,955 trips were recorded • 26,271 eco-miles were traveled • 18,781 pounds of carbon dioxide were reduced The top participants won prizes donated by local businesses.

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Smart Start of New Hanover County is seeking nominations for Children’s Champions: individuals who have provided exceptional service to or on behalf of young children, birth through age 5, in New Hanover County. At Smart Start of New Hanover County, it is an honor for us to be able to celebrate and encourage

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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.

action in our community that supports young children, their families, and high quality early care and education. Each year we host the annual Breakfast for Children’s Champions as an opportunity to recognize New Hanover County citizens, nominated by their peers,

for their outstanding efforts on behalf of young children. Particularly in the wake of Hurricane Florence and its devastating effects to our community, if a Children’s Champion comes to mind, please be sure to nominate them. This year’s Champions will be announced and all

Wrightsville Beach Police Weekly Arrest Report MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 • Jacquelyn S. Hernandez, 30, was charged with first-degree trespassing and intoxicated and disruptive behavior. • Tanner Monroe Spry, 27, was charged with breaking and entering a boat, damage to personal property and first-degree trespassing.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 • Becca Louise Luck, 28, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 • Daniel Stephen Spencer, 46, was charged with DWI, possession of cocaine, failure to present driver’s licence, possession of controlled substance in jail, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

nominees will be honored at our 18th Annual Breakfast for Children’s Champions on Tuesday, April 9, 2018 at the Hotel Ballast Wilmington (Formerly Hilton Riverside). Deadline for nominations is Noon, Monday, January 28, 2019. Nomination forms can be found on our website at www. newhanoverkids.org. Click on Breakfast for Children’s Champions icon on the home page for a nomination form and submission instructions. Or, call (910) 815-3731 for more information.

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of flooding. At six other sites, there was between a 1 and 500 chance and a 1 in 100 chance of flooding of that magnitude. The 10 remaining sites had an annual exceedance probabilities of 1 in 67

chance or greater. The data used in the report came from USGS streamgages affected by Hurricane Florence and from the work of dozens of USGS field crews in the aftermath of Florence. These specialists performed more than 100 streamflow measurements of flooded rivers and streams and collected hundreds of high-water marks across the Carolinas. These high-water marks are thin lines of debris left behind on buildings and structures and are telltale signs scientists can use to determine how high flood waters reached. The high-water marks are also an important way to verify USGS streamgage measurements.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 • Rachel Michelle Miller, 27, was charged with DWI and driving left of center line.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 • Mitchell Thomas Bost, 28, was charged with kidnapping, fleeing to elude, reckless driving, resisting an officer, DWI, transporting unsealed liquor, and two counts of speeding (80 mph/35 mph) (60 mph/25 mph). • Monica Marie Michalak, 54, was charged with hit and run. • Jacob Bailey Fritz, 21, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

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How the Coast Guard supports maritime commerce and the ship-building industry

life to the shipyard, local area and maritime community.” Lt. j.g. Ryan Thomas, a marine inspector at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay, who has The Coast Guard is known for saving lives been working on the project since February, at sea, but did you know the service plays a says that being involved in inspections and huge role in the economy, too? review process during the building phase As a regulatory entity, the Coast Guard of a ship is not only interesting but educaconducts marine tional. Thomas says inspections on vessels learning about the entering United States different systems ports to make sure the of a ship during its vessels do not pose a construction have safety, security, or contributed to his environmental threat growth as a marine to the country. With inspector and he 90% of U.S. imports feels a sense of pride and exports entering in helping to make a or exiting the country ship safer, but also Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Seth Johnson by ship, these inspecas a native resident Lt. j.g. Ryan Thomas, a marine Inspector at Coast tions ensure there is Guard Sector Delaware Bay, discusses the Coast of Hawaii, he knows fuel at the gas station, Guard’s role and procedures in lifesaving equip- how important it is food in the store and ment aboard the Daniel K. Inouye, an 850-foot for commerce to presents at birthday container ship being constructed in Philadelphia move safely through Shipyards, Oct. 4, 2018. parties. American ports. But even before a Thomas says that ship ever gets in the water, the Coast Guard much of what Coast Guard inspectors interact is behind the scenes working to make it ready with during ship construction are the lifesavfor sea. Coast Guard marine inspectors work ing and emergency systems aboard a ship. in tandem with ship builders in the United Things like rescue equipment, propulsion States to ensure the vessels are both safe for engines, steering systems, navigation equipthe workers and for operation in the mari- ment, electrical and fuel systems are some of time environment. In fact, they are executing the aspects inspectors focus on to ensure the this mission in Philadelphia, where workers ship meets the Coast Guard standard before are constructing the largest container ships making its way to full operations. ever built in the United States right now On a day-to-day basis, Coast Guard inspecfor Honolulu-based Matson Navigation tors work with the ship builder, the shipping Company. company and in the case of the Daniel K. As a ship is built, like the 850-foot Daniel Inouye, the international registrar and clasK. Inouye in Philadelphia Shipyards, the sification society. Through their oversight Coast Guard and the industry members work and teamwork, all parties come together to together. They review architectural plans for develop a ship that meets standards for operthe ship, monitor the laying of its keel, and ation not only in the U.S., but also around observe the installation of lifesaving and engi- the world, which leads to a safer situation for neering systems. These efforts ensure a safe everyone, Ryan says. working environment for mariners and valiOne reason the relationship between indusdate the integrity of the vessel. try and regulators during ship construction “For the Coast Guard, ship construction like is important is that it creates the most effithis in the United States gives us the oppor- cient and effective process to get the vessel tunity to work with the maritime industry ready for maritime trade. International commembers,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Doherty, merce is extremely reliant on the Maritime Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay Chief Transportation System already, and estimaof Inspections. “The added benefit of the tions place that by 2025, the demand for Coast Guard beyond building relations with waterborne commerce worldwide is expected American shipbuilders is that it gives us an to more than double. opportunity to train our inspectors during the The Coast Guard is preparing for the process of ship construction, which will ben- increasing demand now. The service has efit them throughout their prevention career.” published the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Doherty, who oversees the team of Coast Commerce Strategic Outlook that outlines its Guard marine inspectors who evaluate safety strategy to support and grow maritime comand security of ships throughout southern New merce in the U.S. Jersey, Delaware and eastern Pennsylvania, The strategic outlook established priorities says that involving the Coast Guard ensures through three lines of effort: the safety of life at sea for workers but also 1. Facilitate lawful trade and travel on that of the ports and waterways of the United secure waterways. States by keeping them clean from pollution 2. Modernize aids to navigation and and unobstructed. Doherty says the having mariner information systems. the Daniel K. Inouye built nearby has a local 3. Transform workforce capacity and benefit as well. partnerships. “Building this ship in Philadelphia is a For more information on or to read the huge deal for the surrounding region,” said Maritime Commerce Strategic Outlook, visit: Doherty. “When ships are built here it gives http://www.dco.uscg.mil/commerce. By Lt. Amanda Faulkner and PA1 Seth Johnson

New Hanover County to dedicate Gold Star Families Memorial Monument New Hanover County Parks & Gardens will dedicate a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at Hugh MacRae Park on Monday, November 19 at 11 a.m. The monument has been constructed next to the war memorial as a tribute to Gold Star mothers, fathers and relatives who have lost a family member in the line of duty. The monument tells the story of homeland, family, patriot, and sacrifice along four panels and is located near the pond at Hugh MacRae Park. The Gold Star Family Memorial Monument was created by Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams to remember those families who have made the ultimate sacrifice. There are more than 44 Gold Star Monuments

across the country, and the New Hanover County monument is the first one in North Carolina. Local officials and Gold Star representatives and family members, including Hershel “Woody” Williams, will take part in the dedication ceremony. The public is invited to attend.

New Hanover County Updates for Hurricane Florence Recovery Debris Collection and Fee Update

New Hanover County has collected 877,551 cubic yards of vegetative debris and 32,323 cubic yards of construction debris in the unincorporated areas of the county as of Wednesday, November 7. The first pass of debris collection is still underway, and the second pass is expected to begin after Thanksgiving. County residents are encouraged to place their storm-related debris at the curb away from power lines, utility meters and fire hydrants for collection. Demolition and vegetative debris piles must be kept separate to be collected. Paper bags with debris will be collected, but plastic bags will not be picked up. Residents also have the option of bringing separated debris to the landfill at 5210 Highway 421 North in Wilmington. The landfill is open Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-noon. Beginning Monday, November 12, the landfill will begin collecting disposal fees again at $30 per ton for vegetative debris and $48 per ton for demolition debris. Additional information, including a progress map of debris collection, can be viewed at Recycling. NHCgov.com.

Hurricane Repairs & Permits

Emergency residential building repairs on a single family residences do not require a permit if the cost is $15,000 or less. However, a permit for electrical, mechanical and/or plumbing work will be required, per the state building code. Those trade permits are being issued by the county’s Building Safety Department at no cost for emergency damage repairs until December 31, 2018. Due to reduced demand, Building Safety’s satellite office, at 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd. in Carolina Beach, will close on Friday, November 9, at 5 p.m. Building Safety’s Government Center office, at 230 Government Center Drive in Wilmington, is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The office, along with all county offices, will be closed in observance of Veterans’ Day on Monday, November 12. Visit the Building Safety website for additional details.

FEMA Registration Deadline Extended to December 13

Residents now have until December 13, 2018 to register for FEMA assistance. A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center remains open at Independence Mall at 3500 Oleander Drive and residents can also register at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 800-621-3362. Learn more about assistance available to New Hanover County residents by visiting HurricaneRecovery. NHCgov.com. Businesses can seek assistance from the Small Business Administration at the Disaster Recovery Center at Independence Mall and at the Business Recovery Center located at the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce at One Estell Lee Place. December 13, 2018 is The public shall take notice that the Wrightsville the deadline to apply for the Business Physical Damage Beach Historic Landmark Commission will meet Disaster Loan, and June 14, at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 19, 2018 or 2019 is the deadline for the as soon thereafter, in the Town Hall Council Economic Injury Disaster Chambers, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Loan. For more information visit the SBA website. Beach, NC, to discuss the following: Learn more about • An application for Historical Hurricane Florence recovAppropriateness Review to replace the ery and sign up for updates at existing shingle roof with a metal roof at HurricaneRecovery.NHCgov. com. 15 East Charlotte Street, Wrightsville Beach.

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Lt. j.g. Ryan Thomas, a marine Inspector at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay, walks below the Kaimana Hila, an 850-foot container ship being constructed in Philadelphia Shipyards, Oct. 4, 2018. The Kaimana Hila and the Daniel K. Inouye are the two largest container ship ever built in the United States. During ship construction the Coast Guard works with the ship builder, shipping company and registrar in a unified effort to make the ship as safe as possible for operation.

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Festival brightens season and supports hospice patients and families Cape Fear Festival of Trees opens Nov. 19 at NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

A forest of creatively decorated trees will once again be displayed at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation's Festival of Trees at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher this holiday season. The festival begins on Nov. 19 and runs through Dec. 30.

The event is one of the area’s favorite and longest running holiday traditions, and a fundraiser for the local nonprofit hospice. An event for the whole family, aquarium visitors are surrounded by the wonder of sea life and the sparkle of trees. From the entrance to the giant tank-room and hurricane simulator, Fort Fisher Aquarium will light up in holiday cheer.

"Cape Fear Festival of Trees is a wonderful way to entertain children who are out for school break or family and friends who are visiting during the holidays," said Laurie Taylor, vice president of fund development. "Having the event at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher not only offers a unique backdrop for the event, but also allows the trees to be spread out throughout the venue for better viewing. We expect for guests to be able to enjoy 50 creatively decorated trees at this year’s event." All visitors who purchase a general admission ticket to the aquarium also get to experience the Cape Fear Festival of Trees. NC

Aquarium at Fort Fisher is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., but will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 22) and Christmas Day (Dec. 25). Admission tickets can be purchased in advance on the aquarium’s website. “This is definitely an event all ages will enjoy,” said Taylor. “Guests attending early may even pick up a little inspiration for their own holiday decorating.” Presenting sponsor for the festival is First Citizens, and all trees are presented by a generous sponsor or group of sponsors. For more information on how to sponsor a tree, visit www.capefearfestivaloftrees.org or call 796-7900.

The Harbor Island Garden Club Yard of the Month for November was awarded to the home of Lisa Weeks, Jay Cone, and Allie, their four-legged baby, at 408 N. Channel Dr.

THEME: HOLIDAY SONGS ACROSS 1. Rare bills 5. Clairvoyant’s gift 8. Snoopy 12. Time distortion 13. Show worry 14. Wyoming’s official sport 15. *John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War is ____)” 16. And elsewhere 17. Opposite of bonjour 18. *”Have ____ a Merry Little Christmas” 20. MTV’s “____’d” 21. Incessantly 22. A cool ____, as in money 23. *”Should auld acquaintance be ____” 26. *”Run ____ Run” sung by Chuck Berry 30. *Co-writer of #15 Across 31. Used tabulator key 34. Your majesty 35. 1965 Watts events 37. *”Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” sung by Brenda ____ 38. Mozart and Einstein, e.g. 39. Golly! 40. Dry ravine, in Asia 42. Not don’ts 43. Diplomatic alliance 45. Like empty hotel room

47. “Fat chance!” 48. Shenzi of “The Lion King” 50. Eastern European 52. *Vince ____ Trio of “Linus and Lucy” fame 55. Between violin and cello 56. Rainbows and such 57. Rumpelstiltskin’s weaver 59. Coral reef island 60. Facebook’s “psst” 61. ____ Mann of “The Simpsons” 62. Decades 63. Lt.’s inferior, in the Navy 64. *”Last Christmas” duo DOWN 1. *____ Turtle Doves 2. Not straight 3. Post-meal sandwich 4. Spring action, past tense 5. Like yesterday’s meal 6. Coffee burn, e.g. 7. Bread or cabbage 8. Having small nodules 9. Scandinavian war god 10. Radio button 11. *”All I want for Christmas is ____” 13. Bygone Spanish money 14. R in R.E.M. 19. Alex Haley saga 22. ____ pie in a sand box

23. Blacksmith’s hearth 24. Gibson garnish 25. Fowl perch

Toys for Tots

Bike & Toy Drive 2018 Last year, we collected more than 200 bikes for needy kids. Let’s continue that generosity and show everyone how much holiday spirit there is in Wrightsville Beach. Bring in a bike or toy and get some Instagram love from us. - Jimmy

THU Operation Culture

FRI Paperwork

SAT Justin Fox Trio

SUN Adam Carswell | Bloody Mary bar

MON Elliott Smith | $2 domestics, $3 wells

TUE Cara Schauble | $2 domestic beers, $3 well drinks

WED Slick Mahoneys | Bluegrass Jam Session @ 7

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26. Film roll 27. Ronstadt, e.g. 28. Infectious protein

particle 29. Bank job 32. *Like Elvis’ Christmas? 33. 10 decibels 36. *Deck’em 38. Ivory Coast neighbor 40. Utmost degree 41. Not sympathetic 44. Maryland Academy 46. Yo u n g and

inexperienced 48. Second-largest Great Lake 49. Talks and talks and talks 50. It houses web content 51. “On Golden Pond” bird 52. Open-mouthed astonishment 53. Shakespearean “does” 54. Tiny bit 55. Port vessel 58. Mrs. Goldberg, e.g.

November 15 - November 19, 2018

Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002

UNCW Hosts Furman in NCAA Soccer Championship Matchup Thursday UNCW Sports UNCW's path through the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship begins on Thursday night when the Seahawks welcome Southern Conference champion Furman to the Port City for a 7 p.m. first round encounter. The Seahawks, who are making their fourth appearance in the NCAA Tournament, earned their second consecutive berth after compiling a 12-5-2 record. UNCW finished in second place in the Colonial Athletic Association standings with a 5-1-2 league mark before bowing out of the CAA Tournament with a 2-1 semifinal loss against Hofstra. Furman, meanwhile, received its 11th berth into the NCAA field after blanking UNCG, 3-0, in the Southern Conference title game on

Sunday. The Paladins carry a 13-6-1 record into Thursday's NCAA Tournament opener, including a 9-2-0 mark in the last 11 outings. Tickets for Thursday's game, which cost $8 for adults and $3 for UNCW students and youth ages 12 and under, can be purchased by calling the UNCW Athletics Ticket Office at 800-808-UNCW or by visiting UNCWSports.com/BuyTickets. In addition, tickets can be purchased on gameday starting 60 minutes prior to kickoff at the UNCW Soccer Stadium box office. In addition, a live video broadcast can be found via the Seahawk Digital Network at UNCWSports.com/SDN with Joe Catenacci and Aaron Gerberg calling the action. Live stats will also be available at UNCWStats. com. Five Things to Know • UNCW is 2-3-1 all-time in the NCAA Tournament, including a 1-0 victory

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over Presbyterian in last year's opening round contest. Senior midfielder Joel Bylander and redshirt junior defender Danny Reynolds were named to the CAA Championship All-Tournament Team. Each of UNCW's last five contests have been decided by one goal or less. The Seahawks boast one of the nation's top offenses, ranking 12th in NCAA Division I with 39 goals. Thursday's contest will mark the third all-time meeting between the Seahawks and the Paladins. The teams have split

the previous two installments with UNCW winning, 3-2, in 2008 before Furman authored a 4-2 victory in 2012. Up Next: The winner of Thursday's first round game advances to the second round against No. 10 national seed Virginia on Sunday, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m.

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-719-9180 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES 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 Barbara Marie Schmid (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 14th day of February 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 15th day of November 2018. Shannon M. Hignite, Administrator CTA 7900 Hebron Church Road Garner, N.C. 27259 November 15, 20, 29, December 6, 2018

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT 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 Lynn Littleton Dunlea aka Mary Lynnwood Littleton Dunlea (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 14th day of February 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.

The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Robert T. Poindexter, Jr. (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 14th day of February 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.

The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Winifred L. Schneider (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 14th day of February 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.

Having qualified as CoExecutors of the Estate of William F. Powers, late, of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them in care of the Co-Executors at 5118 Masonboro Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409, on or before February 8, 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 is the 15th day of November 2018. Anne White Godwin, Executor 3316 Old Saybrook Ct. Raleigh, N.C. 27612

This is the 15th day of November 2018. Claudia P. Mason, Executor 113 Batten Pond Road Selma, N.C. 27756 November 15, 20, 29, December 6, 2018

The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary Peterson Lennon (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 7th day of February 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 the 8th day of November, 2018.

This is the 8th day of November 2018.

Maureen Fineman and Kevin Griffin Co-Executors of the Estate of William F. Powers

Kimberly Bryan, Executor 6217 Orange Street Castle Hayne, N.C. 28429

Clarice Willoughby, Executor 2107 Red Hill Church Road Dunn, N.C. 28334

Jerry A. Mannen, Jr. YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401

November 15, 20, 29, December 6, 2018

November 8, 15, 20, 29, 2018

This is the 15th day of November 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 undersigned 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

November 15, 20, 29, December 6, 2018

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.

FOR SALE Boston Whaler 17 Montauk 1991, with 90 HP Yamaha 2003 and trailer. Docked in water at Seapath Yacht Club. Call Dell Hocutt (910) 509-9490.

FOR SALE Boston/Steinway Baby Grand Player Piano, CD & Floppy Disc, mahogany. $10,000.00. (910) 796-8174.

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

Church Services NEAR THE BEACH

LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 www.littlechapel.org Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided.

BETH SIMCHA MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATION Congregational Leader/ Rabbi Marty Schilsky 7957 Market St. Wilmington, N.C. 28411 910-681-0117 Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday

WRIGHTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Doug Lain, senior pastor 4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471 Worship Services: 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Trent Watts 209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471 Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.,

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH John McIntyre, senior pastor 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10:10-11 a.m. Contemporary Service: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m

ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Patrick A. Keane 1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. en Español Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Masses: 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m. followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND EPISCOPAL The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector 101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034 Monday-Wednesday at 8:30 a.m 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., Celtic Service 5:30 p.m.