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Officials Tout Flood Insurance as Florence Payments Top a Half-Billion With federal flood insurance payments to North Carolinians for Hurricane Florence totaling over a halfbillion dollars, officials are urging those who don’t have coverage to purchase it. While FEMA has approved more than $118 million in grants to families and the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved $328 million in low-interest disaster loans for homeowners and businesses, these numbers are exceeded by the roughly $529 million paid out to North Carolinians by the National Flood Insurance Program. “Flood damage can be devastating, no matter where you live—on the coast or inland, near a waterway or not,” said Gov. Roy Cooper. “Flood insurance is the best line of defense against flooding, and it’s helping thousands of North Carolina residents recover after Hurricane Florence.” Federal Coordinating Officer Albie Lewis, who oversees FEMA’s operations in North Carolina, pointed out that floods are the most common and costly form of natural disaster in the U.S. “Less than half of flood
events will be declared disasters by the federal government,” Lewis said. “Flood insurance pays out whether a disaster is declared or not.” Following Hurricane Florence, more than $2.7 million in NFIP payments have been made to policyholders living in counties where FEMA assistance is not available. And since almost no homeowners insurance policies cover flooding, flood insurance is the only way to protect against such circumstances. Flood insurance is available for those who live in a flood-prone area or not. In fact, while already highly affordable, NFIP policies are even less expensive for those not in a high-risk area. For more information about the NFIP and flood insurance, call 800-427-4661 or your insurance agent, or go online to fema.gov/nationalflood-insurance-program. For more information on North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Florence, visit ncdps.gov/Florence and FEMA.gov/Disaster/4393. Follow us on Twitter: @ N C E m e rg e n c y a n d @ FEMARegion4.
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Take Oath of Office, Elect Chair & Vice-Chair Re-elected Commissioner Rob Zapple and newly-elected Commissioner Julia Olson-Boseman took the oath of office on December 3 during the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners’ regularly scheduled meeting. Commissioner Zapple has served on the Board of Commissioners since 2014 and Commissioner OlsonBoseman previously served a four-year term on the Board of Commissioners in 2000. Both will serve four-year terms and join Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Jr., Patricia Kusek, and Woody White on the board. The board also elected its new chair and vice-chair during the meeting. Commissioner Barfield will serve as the board’s chair, and Commissioner Olson-Boseman will serve as vicechair until December 2019.
Wilmington North Waterfront Park update The Wilmington City Council has reviewed design options for North Waterfront Park that were developed based on the public’s top priorities. The city’s preferred design includes higher quality materials that cost more upfront but last longer and require less maintenance. It also retains two key features not included in lower cost versions – a central water
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feature and a support building that would reduce park operations cost and could be phased in over time. View the design presentation here. I n O c t o b e r, C o u n c i l approved a sponsorship policy that will be utilized to generate private investment in the park. At least $3 to $4 million in additional funding is needed to build/include
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Kids helping kids: Youth stepping up in second year of Jimmy’s bike drive By Alexis Canter Intern
After last year’s surprisingly successful drive to collect bicycles for the Toys for Tots program, the owners of the Wrightsville Beach bar organizing the fundraiser are getting strong participation from an unexpected source as they seek to improve upon last year’s totals while building a new holiday tradition. As word spreads about Jimmy’s Wrightsville Beach bike drive this year, more kids are helping their less fortunate peers by bringing in bikes, in many cases spending their own money or raising money, owner Jimmy Gilleece said. “The interesting thing about this year, is that we’ve seen more kids stepping up and donating,” said Gilleece, adding that the goal was to outraise last year’s total of 201. One ambitious grade schooler has brought in eight bikes so far, and she said she’s not done yet. Caroline Merrifield, a 9-year-old attending Ogden Elementary, raised money from her parents and friends to buy the bikes, which she said was helping her to have a Merry Christmas. “I know a lot of people can’t have a Christmas. I can have presents, but a lot of people can’t afford them,” said Merrifield, who also raised money to buy and donate nine frozen turkeys at Thanksgiving. “It makes me feel really good that I did something to help the community.” And what started as one simple gesture has grown into a full-blown fundraising drive. “My mom told me that Jimmy’s was doing a bike drive and we went to buy one, but I really liked it so I wanted to keep buying more,” she said. Merrifield has raised enough to buy at least two more bikes this year and plans to save money she will get from family for Christmas this year to buy more bikes for next year’s drive. After first discovering the bike drive while having dinner next door at King Neptune restaurant, 9-year-old Christian Castiglione, a Wrightsville Beach Elementary School student and local surfer, saved his report card money to purchase a bike for the drive. “Donating made me feel good, I am going to start a tradition where I save
From top, Caroline Merrifield, 9, has donated eight bikes to the drive, and has raised money for two more. Cheryl Corbran and her grandson Christian Castiglione, 9, with bikes he donated to the drive.
the money I get from every report card near Christmas and donate a bike every year,” he said. Having started accepting donations on Nov. 15, Gilleece said that the drive has already brought in at least 90 bikes, with more than a week to go before the Dec. 15 cutoff. The donations are part of the seventh annual Toys for Tots drive, organized by local band L-Shaped Lot and their lead singer Eric Miller, which will conclude on Saturday, Dec. 15 with a concert Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Arts Center in Wilmington.
The drive is also being promoted on FM radio station 98.3 The Penguin, where Miller works as a DJ. In the meantime, those looking to participate, but aren’t able to buy a bicycle, can attend Bushels For Bikes, an oyster roast fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 8 at Jimmy’s from 12 - 5 p.m. There is a fee of $10 at the door, with all proceeds going towards buying bicycles for the drive. Anyone who donates a bike at the event receives four tickets. Local clothing brand Gunkholer is also sponsoring n See BIKES Page 2
Wrightsville Beach Community Remembrance Of Lt. Robert Wynn Wrightsville Beach Fire Rescue will be leading a community remembrance of Lieutenant Robert Wynn on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Wynn Plaza located at the corner of Causeway Drive and Waynick Blvd. Lt. Wynn gave his life for the protection of the Wrightsville Beach Community fighting a fire at the Doak Apartments on South Lumina on Dec. 6, 1981. The Wrightsville Beach Fire Department will also graduate seven new volunteer firefighters at the remembrance ceremony to carry on the legacy of Lt.
Wynn. All are invited to attend. Following the ceremony, you are invited to attend a review of the Doak fire in the training room of the Public Safety Building located at 3
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Bob Sawyer Drive. In the event of inclement weather, the remembrance ceremony will be held at the Fire Station of the Public Safety Building at the same date and time.
For further information, please contact Fire Chief Glen Rogers at 910-2567920 or email grogers@ towb.org.
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NHCS Announces Staff Recognitions for Secondary Math Education and Gifted Education Shauntel Palmer, a teacher at The International School at Gregory, was recently named New Hanover County Schools’ Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher for the 2017-2018 year. Ms. Palmer received a certificate of recognition as well as a free one-year membership to North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM). “Ms. Palmer is an outstanding math educator. She’s passionate about her work and seeks to learn new strategies to engage students in meaningful math content. She stays abreast of emerging middle school mathematics research, and this is evident when observing her classroom. Ms. Palmer serves as grade level chair as well as the math coach for our school; she is certainly a leader at the International School at Gregory. She also volunteers to lead professional development at staff meetings, sharing activities and lessons with other educators. Furthermore, she makes real connections with our students, making learning math a true joy,” said Principal Leigh Ann Lampley. The importance of mathematics instruction in our schools cannot be overestimated. To emphasize this reality, NCCTM and the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) strive to recognize and reward Secondary Teachers who exemplify mathematics teaching excellence by nurturing students' enthusiasm through involvement in mathematics fairs, projects, and competitions to supplement and enhance everyday classroom experiences. This recognition is for those teachers who succeed in motivating students to excel in mathematics. Michael Harper has been nominated as the 2018-2019 New Hanover County Schools Gifted Education Teacher of the Year. Mr. Harper is the Gifted Education Specialist at Trask Middle School. He will be notified in January 2019 if he is a state finalist. He will also attend the North Carolina Association for Gifted and Talented (NCAGT) 44th Annual Conference in WinstonSalem in March where the state Gifted Education Teacher of the Year will be announced. NCAGT's "Teacher of the Gifted" Award is presented annually to a North Carolina teacher of gifted children who exhibits a strong commitment to gifted education. Mr. Harper’s passion for teaching Language Arts to his students is evident. His students are challenged to stretch themselves for all assignments. Mr. Harper’s students all remember their public speaking experiences, particularly debates.
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everything in the higher cost design. This type of sponsorship program is common for urban downtown parks across the country, especially for large parks that serve as a regional and/or national attraction as North Waterfront Park is expected to be. View sponsorship information at www.wilmingtonnc.gov/ sponsor. City staff has begun investigating sponsorship opportunities and will report back to City Council early next year. Continued from Page 1
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Steph Brownelle helps store one of the four bikes she donated to the Jimmy’s Wrightsville Beach Toys for Tots bike drive.
the event. Reflecting back on last year, the first year that Jimmy’s Continued from Page 1 Wrightsville Beach participated in the Toys for Tots bike drive, Gilleece had set a modest goal of only 10 bikes, which he said he would match. Gilleece used his social media following to challenge the Wrightsville Beach community to meet the goal. “I just thought I could do more to help around Christmas time. If the people of Wrightsville Beach can come up with 10 bikes, I’ll match that and come up with 10 bikes,” Gillece said. What followed was a community outpouring that shocked Gilleece and co-owner Keaton Cline. “Within the first day I had that challenge met, and then it just exploded from there,” Gilleece said. To help encourage participation, Gilleece and Cline established a new tradition for those who bring bikes to the bar’s location at 5A North Lumina Ave., featuring a photo with their bikes and the bar’s ever-popular mascot, Kruiser, a black lab who can often be found hanging out with the establishment’s patrons. Not only are the people of Wrightsville Beach coming forth and demonstrating their generosity and Christmas spirit by donating for Toys for Tots, but a few locals have been helpful in other ways. “One of our neighbors behind us, Josh Martin has been kind enough to let us store the bicycles in his garage,” Gilleece observed. “Also, Two Men and A Truck donate their trucks and time to move the bikes, which is really awesome.” The staff at Jimmy’s has also been helping out, Gilleece said, especially since many donate bikes through Amazon and other online shopping outlets, having them shipped to the bar to be assembled. Referring to himself as “St. Nic,” longtime Jimmy’s bartender Nic Metcalf has been staying busy during his daytime shifts building bicycles. “I think I assembled at least 30 bikes the other day, I’ve basically got it down to a science and it feels good, you know,” Metcalf said. “Being a retired Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, helping put together bikes and work with the Toys for Tots organization makes me feel good that I can be able to work with the Marines still while also giving back to my community.” So far, Gilleece said he is thrilled with the response from the community. “I know that we are going to meet our goal of 202 bicycles this year,” he said. “It’s pretty cool how the community comes out and shows their support. It feels really good to get this type of response from the people of Wrightsville Beach, especially in the off season when the number of residents is lower.
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THE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE: • PLANNING BOARD • HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION • PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Town of Wrightsville Beach is now accepting applications from Town residents who are interested in serving on the Planning Board, the Historic Landmark Commission, and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Appointments will be made by the Board of Aldermen at their January 2019 meeting. Applications are available on the Town’s website (towb.org) and at Town Hall, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. January 4, 2019. For additional information, please contact Sylvia Holleman: 239-1771 or sholleman@towb.org.
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Be ready for boating in the spring by preparing for the winter December is upon us and winter cold is in full effect throughout the MidAtlantic. Many boaters are off the water during the cold months, but safe boating in the spring and summer starts with proper winterization and preparation. Every year when the boating season opens up, the Coast Guard conducts numerous rescues due to preventable incidents which could have been avoided if the proper steps were taken for winterization and proper inspections were done prior
to departing for the first time of the season. Waiting too long may be a costly mistake. Expanding water can crack an engine block, damage fiberglass, split hoses or destroy refrigeration systems. Since most mariners go out less in the winter, or remove their boat from the water, it is a great time to perform annual maintenance. In addition to saving money, these preventative measures could save your life. Through November of 2018, Coast Guard crews in
the 5th District responded to 14 search and rescue cases due to dead batteries. There were 119 reported engine failures of different sorts and more than 200 cases were due to operator error. Doing some preventative maintenance and taking a boating safety course could have prevented many of these potentially life threatening situations. The ocean can be very unforgiving and a disabled boat in the wrong conditions without the right safety gear can be fatal. Ensuring your boat is
properly maintained will reduce the chance that you and your loved ones will need to be rescued. There are a number of things that can be done to ensure your boat is ready to go next season by preventing problems from developing over the winter. Flushing water out, adding fuel stabilizer and topping battery electrolyte levels are just a few things that could make a difference. Check with your local boat dealer, maintenance center, marina, boating supply store, and boat insurer
to find recommendations and tips to help you determine how to prepare and store your boat for the offseason. An excellent addition to being a better mariner is taking a boating safety course, particularly if you have never taken one before or changed residence to another state. Taking an in-person course introduces you to local boating experts, raises your awareness of local practices and hazards, and refreshes your understanding of the rules of the road and good seamanship. Safe boating
goes hand-in-hand with responsible boat ownership. Registering your EPIRB will help us identify who is in distress and can save precious time in locating those in distress. Check out these resources to take action now: North Carolina title and registration agencies: https:// www.ncwildlife.org/Boating/ Registration-Titling Boating safety courses in North Carolina: https:// w w w. n c w i l d l i f e . o r g / Boating/Marina-Resources/ Boating-Education-Courses
Cape Fear Museum Announces Smithsonian Affiliation Cape Fear Museum is proud to announce its designation as a Smithsonian Affiliate. Established in 1996, Smithsonian Affiliations is designed to facilitate a two-way relationship among Smithsonian Affiliates and the Smithsonian to increase discovery and inspire lifelong learning in communities across America. The program establishes long-term relationships with museums, education institutions and cultural organizations to facilitate the loan of Smithsonian artifacts and
Wrightsville Beach Police Weekly Arrest Report WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 • Sean Luke Wasson, 25, was charged with DWI and speeding.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 • Marta Nieves Hernandez, 51, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and no liability insurance.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 • Harold Bowen McRainey, Jr., 56, was charged with DWI. • Miguel Angel Riverazelaya, 22, was charged with simple possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 • Michael Anthony Falcone, Jr., 31, was charged with fleeing to elude arrest with a motor vehicle, DWI, open container after consuming, resisting arrest, possession of marijuana, and drug equipment violation. • McVernon Prescott IV, 31, was charged with aiding and abetting DWI.
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traveling exhibitions, as well as develop innovative educational collaborations locally and nationally. Cape Fear Museum joins a community of over 200 affiliated organizations across almost every state, as well as in Puerto Rico and Panama. It is one of just seven affiliates in the state of North Carolina. On December 3, 2018, Cape Fear Museum and New Hanover County commemerated with an official ceremony at 4 during the Board of Commissioners meeting. Myriam Springuel, Director, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and Smithsonian Affiliations, wpresented a Certificate of Smithsonian Affiliation to Museum Director, Sheryl Kingery Mays. This will begin a strategic collaboration between Cape Fear Museum and the world’s largest museum, education and research complex. “We are excited and honored to begin this new Affiliate relationship,” said Museum Director Sheryl Kingery Mays. “We look forward to partnering with Smithsonian Affiliations to expand and strengthen our ongoing education and exhibition programs and gain greater access to Smithsonian’s resources and artifacts so we may better serve county residents, especially those living in our surrounding neighborhoods.” “The Cape Fear Museum truly is the ideal partner for Smithsonian Affiliations,” Springuel said. “The museum is a cornerstone of the Lower Cape Fear creating exceptional exhibits and programs. The Museum has hosted a number of Smithsonian traveling exhibitions in the past, and we are happy to expand our relationship. Its resilient spirit and service
to the community is an inspiration.” Cape Fear Museum also invites New Hanover County residents to visit on both Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9. The Museum will celebrate with refreshments and introduce residents to the perks of Smithsonian national membership from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Membership through Smithsonian Affiliations is truly “Two Memberships in One,” allowing members of Cape Fear Museum to also become members of the Smithsonian for a $125 annual sponsorship. In addition, the Museum will screen a Smithsonian Channel film, Earth From Outer Space at 11 a.m. on Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Weekend events and Museum admission are free.
Week of November 26-December 2 , 2018 Single & Multi-family Homes
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SALES TRENDS Pleasure Island 2842828449
Topsail Island 28445
Hampstead 28443
Leland 2845128479
Castle Hayne 28429
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173
154
213
264
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9
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1,989
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1,312
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Central Wilmington 2840328405
Myrtle Grove/MJ 2840928412
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New Listings
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26
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Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs Available in New Hanover County
US Coast Guard, DHS S&T ventures into space with Polar Scout launch
New Hanover County received notice this week that funds are available in FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs. These programs can help property owners relocate, elevate homes or rebuild homes because of damages from Hurricane Florence. In order to help homeowners, businesses and community organizations learn more about these programs, New Hanover County is hosting a drop-in information session on Wednesday, December 5, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the Long Leaf Room of the Northeast Library at 1241 Military Cutoff Road in Wilmington. Attendees are encouraged to come by for information and assistance with applications any time from 4 to 7 p.m., and should enter the door facing Military Cutoff Road. “New Hanover County is facilitating the Hazard
WASHINGTON - The Coast Guard Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Program, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), today launched two 6U CubeSats from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The launch is part of the Polar Scout project to evaluate the effectiveness of space-based sensors in support of Arctic search and rescue missions. Knowledge gained from this demonstration will be used to inform satellite technology recommendations for many potential applications within the Coast Guard and across DHS. Jim Knight, the Coast Guard deputy assistant commandant for acquisition, said in ceremonies leading up to the launch, “The Polar Scout project presents an opportunity to evaluate the most efficient way to ensure that the United States can project surface presence in the Arctic when and where it is needed while filling an immediate Search and Rescue capability gap in these remote areas.” The CubeSats, dubbed Yukon and Kodiak, were launched into a low-earth polar orbit on a rideshare with other spacecraft from 17 different countries. This economical alternative to a costly single-mission launch ensured dozens of spacecraft from various organizations reached orbit. Success of the mission was due to public and private sector collaboration throughout the process, from developing the CubeSats to propelling them into space. “In order to demonstrate, test and evaluate the viability and utility of CubeSats for Coast Guard missions, the Coast Guard RDT&E Program has partnered with DHS S&T to conduct on-orbit testing of CubeSats using the Mobile CubeSat Command and Control (MC3) ground network,” said Holly Wendelin, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance domain lead. Developed as a potential capability bridge between the current 20-year-old international search-and-rescue architecture and its future successor, “CubeSats serve as a much smaller, more cost-efficient solution that can be easily implemented over a short period of time. Each are only about the size of a shoebox,” said John McEntee, director of Border Immigration and Maritime at S&T. In the 18 months leading up to the launch, DHS S&T handled the fabrication of Yukon and Kodiak, which are tailored specifically to detect 406 MHz emergency distress beacons. At the same time, the Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) deployed two ground stations – one at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut and one at University of Alaska Fairbanks – using the MC3 architecture and network. The ground stations will receive all of the signals from the CubeSats during the demonstration. DHS will begin testing and demonstrations using emergency distress beacons in the Arctic beginning in early 2019 and continuing through the summer. “The demonstrations will include downlinking 406 MHz emergency distress beacon data from the CubeSats using the deployed MC3 ground stations,” Wendelin said. “We will set the beacons off, the satellite should detect it and send signals back to the ground station.” The testing period is expected to provide critical knowledge on how CubeSat technology can be used to enhance Coast Guard and DHS mission performance. The Polar Scout project is providing valuable insight on the process, cost and feasibility of acquiring and using organic satellites.
Mitigation Grant Program application process in coordination with the State of North Carolina and FEMA, and we want to make sure residents, business owners and community groups understand the programs and eligibility requirements,” said New Hanover County Hurricane Florence Recovery Manager Beth Schrader. “All property owners who experienced significant damage from Hurricane Florence or repetitive damage from several storms are encouraged to attend the information session to learn about these grant programs that can help them rebuild stronger and more resilient against future disasters.” Residents can receive one-on-one assistance with applying for these programs at the December 5 information session, as well at the New Hanover County Hurricane Florence Recovery
Coordination Office, on the Military Cutoff side of the Northeast Library, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Homeowners in the 100-year floodplain who experienced substantial damage from Hurricane Florence may be eligible for a buyout as an “expedited property” under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The local deadline to apply for this specific project type is December 13. Other deadlines are program specific over the coming weeks and months, and can be found at HurricaneRecovery.NHCgov. com. For more information, and to sign up for notifications about Hurricane Florence recovery efforts, visit HurricaneRecovery.NHCgov. com or call the New Hanover County Hurricane Florence Recovery Coordination Office at 910-798-7007.
Wilmington Hurricane Florence debris removal update The city’s contractor has largely completed the second and final pass for debris collection from Hurricane Florence and expects to complete pick up of construction/demolition debris this week. Final cleanup of isolated and missed piles continues and city officials estimate all eligible storm debris should be removed before Christmas. All vegetative debris placed out being placed out now must meet the city’s collection limit of 7 cubic yards or less. Loose material (grass, leaves, pine straw) must be put in containers or bags. See the city’s webpage here for yard waste guidelines. So far, more than 1.3 million cubic yards of storm debris has been picked up. City officials remind citizens that pickup by contractors is for storm-related debris ONLY. Contract crews with the large tractor-trailer trucks will not pick up piles that have green, freshly cut trees and branches in them. However, regular city crews have already resumed pickup of
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46. Black-tie 48. *Watch a season in a week, e.g. 49. Catlike 50. Queen of Hearts’ pastry 51. Aquatic plant 52. Fairly cold 53. Blackfin or Yellowfin 54. Barbershop request 55. Newts in terrestrial stage 56. Art degrees
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Garden club decorates for Christmas
Jingle Bell 5K this weekend The 10th annual Jingle Bell 5K Run and Walk is this Saturday, Dec. 8, with organizers expecting clear, but chilly, weather for the race that features participants donning extravagant costumes. The run helps benefit the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History. Prizes will be awarded to the most creatively dressed runners and pets, as well as a prize for the best decorated stroller. Additionally, the
first 300 runners will receive commemorative beanies, as organizers said on Wednesday that there are still hats available to participants who sign up. The price for runners ages 12 and under is $20, going up to $34 for runners 13 and older. The race is scheduled to start at 9 a.m at the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History at 303 West Salisbury St.
The Harbor Island Garden Club, along with the Wrightsville Beach Elementary Rooty Rascals, created and provided holiday decorations for exhibits across the Cape Fear Reason this Christmas season. Club members Patti Jacaruso, Kathy Gresham and Kay Morgan decorated the entrance of the Latimer House for last weekend’s Old Wilmington Candlelight Tour. Following on that, the Rooty Rascals, the fifth grade gardening club sponsored by the Harbor Island Garden Club, created ornaments for a tree at the Festival of Trees. Sponsored by the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, the festival features several decorated trees adorning the halls of the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, including one decorated by the Rooty Rascals. The Festival of Trees runs until Dec. 30.
Football standout Appler raising money for children’s hospital Noble Middle School Quarterback Aliam Appler, a Wrightsville Beach resident, is fundraising for a children’s hospital as part of his participation in an interstate all-star game. Appler will play for Team North Carolina in the Carolina Bowl on Jan. 5, 2019 at the University of North CarolinaChapel Hill. The game pits the best middle school players from North and South Carolina against each other. As part of the event, Appler is raising money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital,
with a goal or raising $2,000. “After researching St Jude's Children's Research Hospital, I realized how lucky I am to have a chance to play football. There are so many kids my age working and fighting so much harder than I can even imagine. St. Jude's is serving them by working hard to find cures, new treatments and trying to give them joy during a very tough time,” Appler said. Donations can be made online at: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/fundraiser/ MzM0NTg=/19116
Girls Choir to host ‘Christmas Belles’ concert Girls’ Choir of Wilmington presents the “Christmas Belles” holiday concert on Friday, December 14th at 7:30 pm. The concert will be held at UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall. Directed by Sandy Errante and accompanied by Steven Errante, the program includes Silver Bells, Holly and the Ivy, Carol of the Bells as well as Amazing Grace and Homeward Bound. The Girls’ Choir of Wilmington is a community organization with about 70 girls ranging in age from 9 to 18. Since its inception, the choir has maintained an active profile in Wilmington, offering its own concerts, performing in area churches and synagogues, and collaborating with organizations like
the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra. It has toured in the Carolinas, Virginia, and Washington D.C., including a prestigious performance at the National Cathedral. The choir performs a variety of classical, folk, sacred, secular and popular music, developing musicianship, self-discipline, and teamwork. It is also dedicated to serving the larger community through its activities and concerts. For more information about the Girls’ Choir of Wilmington and the spring concert, please visit www.girlschoirofwilmington. org. Donations support the Girls’ Choir of Wilmington.
Toys for Tots Bike & Toy Drive 2018 Donations end on Saturday, Dec. 15
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
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Tar Heels Race Past Seahawks In Chapel Hill UNCW Sports The 14th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels used a stifling 30-3 run early in the second half to cruise past UNCW, 97-69, in only the fourth meeting between the two state schools late Wednesday at the Dean E. Smith Center. The Tar Heels raised their record to 7-2 by building a nine-point halftime cushion and extending the margin to as many as 34 points in the final period. The Seahawks lost their second game in a row and carry a 4-6 record into a 10-day break for end-of-the-semester exams. Graduate guard Cameron Johnson anchored four players in double figures for North Carolina with 21 points. Freshman forward Nassir Little added 14 points, while senior guard Kenny Williams and senior forward Luke Maye contributed 11 points apiece. Junior forward Jeantal Cylla paced the Seahawks with 16 points and sophomore guard Jay Estime' chipped in 12 markers. UNCW managed just 35.5 percent from the field, its second poorest shooting night of the young season. UNCW fell behind early and rallied to take a brief lead midway in the first half before the Tar Heels regained the advantage for good and capitalized on a cold spell by the Seahawks early in the second half.
Trailing, 44-35, at halftime, the Seahawks scored the first two buckets of the final period and Cylla's jumper along the left baseline pulled C.B. McGrath's club within 44-39 with 19:10 remaining. The Seahawks were still hanging around, 48-41, with just over 17 minutes left when the bottom dropped out. Sparked by Johnson and junior guard Seventh Woods, the Tar Heels scored 16 consecutive points and added another spurt of 14 unanswered points in the 30-3 run that broke the game open. UNCW went 1-for-13 from the floor in the stretch and committed seven turnovers in a 7:22 span as the Tar Heels scored in a variety of ways. The Seahawks finished with 25 turnovers and the Tar Heels scored 34 points off those miscues. UNCW spotted the Tar Heels the first seven points of the game before junior guard Jaylen Fornes converted a driving layup with just under 18 minutes left to get the Seahawks on the board. After a Cylla jumper on the left wing closed the early deficit to 9-6, North Carolina reeled off seven unanswered points to pull ahead, 16-6, capped by Little's dunk at 12:35. The Seahawks still trailed, 22-15, at the 11-minute mark before using a 9-0 spurt to grab their first lead of the contest. A triple by Fornes on the right side with 8:34 left in the opening half gave the Seahawks a 24-22 edge.
But the Tar Heels responded in a big way with a 10-0 run of their own and maintained the margin for the remainder of the first period. Johnson did most of the damage and wound up with 13 points in the first 20 minutes for the Tar Heels. BREAKING IT DOWN: North Carolina shot 51.4 percent to build its nine-point lead in the first half and outscored the Seahawks, 53-34, in the second half. SOUND SMART WITH YOUR FRIENDS: In the fourgame series between the two clubs, the Tar Heels have beaten three different UNCW head coaches (Brad Brownell, Buzz Peterson, C.B. McGrath). NEXT UP: The Seahawks return to the floor on Saturday, Dec. 15, with another non-conference matchup against 25thranked Furman in Greenville, S.C.
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OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Thelma Elsie Wilson (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 the19th 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 20th day of November 2018. Robert Wayne Ahouse, Executor 248 Pages Creek Dr. Wilmington, N.C. 28411 November 20, 29, December 6, 13, 2018 ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF
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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
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.,
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.
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. 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.
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.