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New WBS design eliminates portables, but security, traffic concerns remain By Terry Lane Staff Writer
The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen got their first look at the plans to renovate Wrightsville Beach Elementary School, though concerns of safety and traffic patterns remained a concern for some town officials. During the Dec. 13 board meeting, Wrightsville Beach Police Chief Dan House said that the new design still allowed traffic to be too close to the school, offering a potential assailant easy access to the school’s main building. Eddie Anderson, New Hanover County Schools assistant superintendent for planning and operations, said that the school will be examined as part of an overall risk assessment that will be conducted on all of the county’s schools. “Safety is something we think about everyday now,” Anderson said of the Wrightsville Beach School. “When it was built, like a lot of older schools, safety just wasn’t a concern. There are multiple ways to address the police chief’s concerns and make the building, overall, a safer place for kids.” The new design of the school will eliminate the nine portable classroom trailers that are now behind the school building. The school was also using some available classroom space at Photo courtesy of Sherri Robinson Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church. The residents of 5 Stone Street won the award for Most Holiday Spirit in the 2018 Wrightsville Beach Holiday Decorating Contest this week. Instead, a new second floor will be built in the space, resting A half dozen businesses and residents were recognized for their holiday decorations. See all the winners on Page 5. on top of the existing building. n See SCHOOL Page 2
Town to allow residents on Henderson, Greensboro streets to rebuild sound-side steps destroyed by Florence By Terry Lane Staff Writer
After meeting the concerns of some members of the board of aldermen, the stairs leading to the sound at the west end of two Wrightsville Beach streets will be rebuilt following their destruction in Hurricane Florence. On Thursday, Dec. 14, the board approved allowing the residents of both West Henderson Street and West Greensboro Street to raise money and build the stairs, which would allow access to Banks Channel. But the approval wasn’t without some controversy, as some board members reflected concerns of neighbors near the water about the behavior of people using the steps.
During the meeting, Henderson Street resident Steve Lewis represented the ad hoc West Henderson Street Association, which agreed to fund the project. Lewis said that the project could cost as much as $2,750, with $1,000 for labor and another $1,750 for materials. Lewis said a local building was willing to provide some labor for free. Several residents wrote that the stairs added value to their property on the street and that they regularly enjoyed going to the sound side to swim. “I enjoy kayaking from the waterway as well as floating on the intercostal. I have enjoyed taking my kids to the waterway over the years. I enjoy seeing visitors and WB residents enjoying the space,” Henderson Street resident Art Annis wrote. “It is much safer to
Police seek suspect in Wrightsville Beach hit and run By Terry Lane Staff Writer
Wrightsville Beach police are seeking a suspect in a hit-and-run following an automobile collision last week that saw police use dogs to try to find the driver. On Thursday, Dec. 13, the suspect was driving a Nissan Altima on Causeway Drive near the entrance to Redix attempted to make a u-turn on the street, sending the car in the wrong direction. The Altima was “t-boned” by a Chrysler 200 that was traveling east on Causeway Drive.
After the wreck, which occurred at about 9:55 p.m., the driver fled the scene, Wrightsville Beach police said. Police called in assistance from the Wilmington Police Department K9 unit, who began to track the suspect, establishing a trail that put him by Lees Cut before going under and then over the drawbridge. Police said they were able to establish a track on the suspect on the Wilmington side of the Trask Drawbridge, but lost track of him near Summer Rest Road. The Nissan Altima was
have secure stairs at the public access than the alternative of people jumping. Many injuries can be prevented by rebuilding the stairs.” Wrightsville Beach Mayor Bill Blair said that in addition to building steps at West Henderson Street, a staircase would also be constructed at West Greensboro Street, with those residents also paying for the project. He said that both projects needed to be done simultaneously. Some neighbors had concerns about rowdy behavior, Blair said, noting that residents would have to be vigilant in helping keep order in the area by calling police or other officials when people are seen violating rules. Lewis said at the project would include specialty signage at the end of the street to remind people of the rules, which include no
alcohol, no boat mooring, no unleashed dogs and no littering. “Respect this space or leave this place,” the sign said. If behavior issues become a problem, Blair said the town could be forced to remove the stairs. Town officials said that the project would likely also need to include formal signage from the town as well. And while neighbors will be involved in the project, town officials said that the ownership of the property will remain with the town. Officials will also need to check on the structural stability of the bulkheads. There will have to be an arrangement on maintenance, as well, with town staff likely assuming some of those duties.
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impounded and later, a person called the Wilmington Police Department trying to get the vehicle released, police said. Police said they have possible suspect information but that they were still following leads. The suspect could be charged with hit-and-run, littering, failure to report a collision, possession of an open container of alcohol in the passenger area, failure to yield right of way and fictitious registration plate.
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Stevey Cline, in blue, and other volunteers load bicycles onto a truck donated by Two Men and a Truck on Sunday, Dec. 16. Following up on last year’s drive that brought in 201 bikes, Wrightsville Beach bar Jimmy’s Wrightsville Beach collected 416 bikes for this year’s Toys for Tots program, organized through the Wilmington band L Shape Lot.
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“The idea is to bring all of the students and staff into one building and one roof,” Anderson said. Construction of the new building will start in April 2019 and take approximately one year to construct. During that time, WBS students will attend Blair Elementary School. The reconstruction is part of a the school bond referendum
passed by county voters in 2014. The new building will have mostly classrooms, but will also include a new media center. The lower building will feature a reception area that will include security features and allow for visitors to be checked in before being allowed access to the school. There will also be minor renovations to the existing building. The new design also includes changed to improve
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daylighting. “It has a very open feel to it,” Anderson said. “We’re pretty excited about this project, it’s great for the Wrightsville Beach community.”
THE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE: • PLANNING BOARD • HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION • PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE • MARKETING 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.
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CFCC Student Veterans Receive $4500 from MOAA The Southeastern Chapter (SENCLAD) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) recently awarded a total of $4500 to five Cape Fear Community College student veterans. The Southeastern Chapter is composed of 260 currently serving or retired officers in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Columbus, and Onslow counties. These members—who represent the seven uniformed services—aim to assist other members of the uniformed services, their families, survivors, and the community. “Supporting veterans and educational institutions who assist veterans is a major part of our mission statement,” said Kenneth Klassen, SENCLAD chapter president. “It was a pleasure to meet these students and to hear about their military service and plans for careers. We look forward to continuing the relationship with CFCC.” “Our partnership with MOAA is important as retired military officers continue to lead by providing support to our service men and women who are transitioning into civilian life and academia,” said CFCC Director of Veterans Affairs Ray Charfauros. “I’ve seen firsthand the major impact that MOAA’s contributions have made on CFCC student veterans. Their support has helped our student veterans tremendously.” “It is truly an honor to be recognized and awarded by such an impressive organization,” said CFCC student veteran and marine technology student Wyatt Cox. “This semester was extremely tough with the hurricane. While my tuition was covered by the GI Bill, I have some debts from trying to fix damages from the hurricane. This could not have come at a better time. This scholarship was the second wind that picked me up and carried me through the rut I was in at the end of this semester and instead of crawling over the finish line of finals, I cruised in feeling great.” CFCC students Amber Taylor, Samuel Craig, Sergio Hernandez and Wyatt Cox were receipiants of the award.
Wrightsville Beach Police Weekly Arrest Report MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 • Gayle Halee Gieger, 31, was charged with false imprisonment, communicating threats and misdemeanor larceny.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 • Stuart Franklin Jackson, 31, was charged with seconddegree burglary, possession of burglary tools and carrying a concealed weapon.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 • Robert Steven McKinney, 23, simple possession of marijuana. • Alexander John Gannotta, 28, was charged with misdemeanor larceny.
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The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has an additional opportunity for citizens to volunteer for a local board. Applications for the following appointments are due January 7, 2019: • New Hanover County Board of Social Services – NEW OPENING • New Hanover County Adult Care Community Advisory Committee • New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council • Category: Juvenile Defense Attorney • New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee • Category: Public Safety/Judicial • New Hanover County Nursing Home Advisory Committee • New Hanover County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board • New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority • Categories: Bed & Breakfast Owner/Manager, Restaurant Owner/Manager Applications can be obtained at the Board of Commissioners Office, located at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 175, by calling 798-7149, or on the county’s boards & committees web page at commissioners.nhcgov.com. Applications are needed by January 7, 2019 for consideration by the board at the January 22, 2019 meeting. Applicants must reside in New Hanover County.
Cape Fear Museum has been awarded a $3,000 grant from International Paper’s Riegelwood Mill and the International Paper Foundation. Funds will be used to enhance the Uplands Forest section of the Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery including handson, interactive components, construction materials and print displays. Areas of this gallery that will be updated include Tree Anatomy, Tree Talk, Footprints in the Forest which includes animal track identification, the Pocosin and Carolina Bay display and the Venus fly trap exhibit. Museum Director Sheryl Kingery Mays said, “Thank you to International Paper for their generosity to further develop our Uplands Forest exhibit so that we may better serve county residents. Exploring our native ecosystems are important components of the Museum’s mission and we look forward to enhancing this educational experience.” The International Paper Foundation is one of the ways International Paper strives to reach its vision to be among the most suc-
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NHCS Teachers Achieve and Renew National Board Certification This year, 17 New Hanover County Schools educators have achieved National Board Certification and 17 additional educators renewed their certifications. National Board Certification was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. It is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education. Congratulations to the following educators for earning National Board Certification during the 2018-2019 school year: • Justin Armstrong, The International School at Gregory • E m i l y A u s t i n , Wrightsboro Elementary School • Brittiany Barden, Pine Valley Elementary School • Jennifer Booth, The International School at Gregory • Andrea Britt, Williams Elementary School • Jennifer-Jon Choate, Codington Elementary School • Andreea Croom, Holly Shelter Middle School • L a u r e n F l y t h e , Murrayville Elementary School • Mary Fischetti, Eaton Elementary School • Ashley Hawkins, Pine Valley Elementary School • O l i v i a J a r m a n , Hoggard High School • Leslie Keegan, Noble Middle School • Rebecca McHenry, Bradley Creek Elementary School • Caroline Page, Ogden Elementary School • G r e t c h e n P a r k e r,
Eaton Elementary School • K a l e i g h Wa g n e r, Wi l l i s t o n M i d d l e School • Jessica Ward, Eaton Elementary School National Board Certification must be renewed every 10 years prior to expiration by submitting a Profile of Professional Growth, demonstrating that teachers are up to date on the knowledge and best practice in their certificate area. These teachers have successfully renewed their National Board Certification: • Jennifer Andersen, Pine Va l l e y Elementary School • S u s a n Baker, Murrayville Elementary School • Kimberly Bierstedt, Hoggard High School • Jennifer Burdette, New Hanover High School • D a v i d D i m u r o , Wrightsville Beach Elementary School • Ryan Hauck, Ashley High School • Sara Haukos, Parsley Elementary School • A n g e l a H e w e t t , Ashley High School • Tonya Jones, Laney High School • J a n n a L e n n o n , Bellamy Elementary School • Kelly Meddock, Holly Shelter Middle School • Randy Miskech, Holly SHelter Middle School • Sheridan Moffitt, Lake Forest Academy • K e l l i e S h a n a h a n , Eaton Elementary School • Ann Suttles, Pine Valley Elementary School • S t e p h a n i e Te w, Forest Hills Global
Elementary School Robert Turk, Hoggard High School The State of North Carolina encourages and supports teachers who achieve National Board Certification with a 12% salary increase. As a result, North Carolina ranks as the top state with 21,985 National Board Certified teachers, with 21.13% of NC educators achieving National Board Certification. New Hanover County Schools ranks 24th in the nation with 514 NBCTs. The National Board for P r o f e s s i o n a l Te a c h i n g Standards celebrates 3,907 new National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) and another 4,446 Board-certified teachers who successfully renewed their certification in 2018. These teachers join a growing community of Board-certified teachers, now more than 122,000 strong across all 50 states. Each of these accomplished educators earned the profession’s highest mark of achievement through a rigorous, performance-based, peer-review process, demonstrating their proven impact on student learning and achievement. Teaching to the highest standards, NBCTs impact students every day: leading from their classrooms, mentoring colleagues, leading school, district, and state systems, working in higher education, policy environments and unions and other associations to advocate for strong policy and practice. Celebrate your school’s National Board Certified Teachers on Twitter using the hashtag #teamNBCT. •
NCDOT to Suspend Most Construction During Holidays Starts Friday, Dec. 21
With a busy Christmas and New Year holiday travel week being predicted, the N. C. Department of Transportation is suspending most road and lane closures on interstates, U. S. and N.C. routes across the state from Friday, Dec. 21, to Wednesday, Jan. 2. There will be some exceptions where construction conditions make it unsafe to open all lanes, such as where a bridge is being replaced, or lanes are being constructed or rebuilt. Drivers need to be alert for any lane closure signs. To help make trips safer and cut back on distracted driving, NCDOT and GEICO are teaming up to provide “Safe Phone Zones” throughout the holiday and into 2019. While GEICO sponsors the initiative, NCDOT has designed all 58 rest areas across the state as Safe Phone Zones to encourage drivers to take advantage of their use. These facilities are strategically located along major highways, so accessing them is very easy to allow drivers to get out of traffic and safely use their smartphones and tablets to access information or even to send text messages, which is illegal while driving in North Carolina and 46 other states. So, the highway rest areas not only serve as a place to rest and rejuvenate, but also to use cellphones. Even a glance at a cellphone while driving is considered distracted driving and could easily lead to a tragic crash. Travelers can also make their trip better by checking on the status of their planned route in advance by going to DriveNC.gov to see if it will be clear. Once underway, a stop at one of the Safe Phone Zone locations provides a chance to check the route again to see if anything has changed. DriveNC.gov provides road condition updates by route, county or region, updated 24 hours a day with possible changes, including the travel impact of a crash or bad weather. In addition to checking the DriveNC website, another option to get updates during daytime hours is to call 511 will get live operators to provide travel assistance. Here are some additional tips for safe driving during the holiday season: • Leave early to get a head start, and travel at non-peak hours if possible, as the weekends before Christmas and New Year’s Day will be the heaviest traffic congestion periods for most of the state, especially on interstates such as I-95, I-77, I-85, I-40 and I-26. • Use alternative routes if possible to avoid traffic congestion; • Allow extra time for your trip, regardless of the route you choose; • To avoid drowsy driving, travel at times you are normally awake and take frequent breaks, taking advantage of the state’s rest areas; • Pay attention to your surroundings and other vehicles nearby, and avoid distracted driving; and • All drivers and passengers must be wearing their seat belts, it’s the law. For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on Twitter.
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THEME: YEAR-IN-REVIEW ACROSS 1. Bundle of wheat 6. ____-been 9. Urban apartment 13. Peter, South of the border 14. In the manner of, French 15. Photo-editing color option 16. Chieftain 17. Not well 18. Lively 19. *Late McCain 21. *American Duchess 23. “Some Kind of Wo n d e r f u l ” a c t r e s s Thompson 24. Your majesty 25. Floor cleaner 28. Greek portico 30. *Super Bowl champs 35. Swear, not curse 37. Place for an ace? 39. Type of newspaper 40. Bar order neither red nor white 41. *Halfpipe winner 43. Toothy wheel 44. Be needy 46. Hindu dress 47. Unfavorable prefix 48. Ballpark grub 50. Lion’s share 52. It can be red or black 53. Burden 55. Break bread
57. *First North Korean to cross Demilitarized Zone 60. *October disaster 64. Acoustic output 65. In the past 67. Tanzania’s neighbor 68. Coral reef island 69. First off sinking ship? 70. Type of closet 71. Not there 72. Dashboard unit 73. Clear the board DOWN 1. R&R destinations 2. Part of hemoglobin 3. “I Dream of Jeannie” star 4. “He’s ____ ____ nowhere man,” Beatles 5. Strong suit, pl. 6. Age of Aquarius flick 7. Nothing alternative 8. Game ragout 9. Onion’s kin 10. October stone 11. *CA’s Camp ____ 12. “Tit for ____” 15. Schmear 20. Often taken with a bible, pl. 22. Aretha’s first three 24. Arabic greetings 25. *”____ For Our Lives” 26. Convex molding 27. Suggest 29. Sounds of amazement 31. *Cooper’s leading lady
32. Property claims 33. Fill with spirits 34. *April missile strikes target
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The Wrightsville Beach Holiday Decorating Contest was held on Monday, Dec. 17. Volunteers from the Harbor Island Garden Club and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, including Elise Running, Leigh Kelly, Edwin Martin, Jeff Turpin, and Bridget Bendjy. In addition to bragging rights, winners receive a gift bag gift bag containing items donated by the Harbor Island Garden Club, the Wrightsville Beach Foundation, the Holiday Inn Resort, South End Surf Shop, Mellow Mushroom, and Moe’s Original BBQ. Clockwise from left, the winners included: • Best Overall Residence -The Rabun Home at 11 West Oxford Street • Keeping With Tradition: The Winstanly Home at 7 & 8 Water Street • Most Creative: The Laughlin Home at 110 Live Oak Drive • Most Holiday Spirit: The Lewis Home at 5 Stone Street • Best Holiday Lighting: The Taylor Home at 104-B N. Lumina Avenue • Best Overall Business: King Neptune at 11 N. Lumina Avenue
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CFCC Receives Scholarship to Support Wood Boat Building Program in its ninth year. Held this program and its students is central to in the show each year,” said Jim Morton, each September at our mission. We are honored to help preserve CFCC president. “It’s a great opportunity Southport’s historic Old and promote this program,” said Schnell. for our students.” Yacht Basin, the event “We’re so fortunate to be able to participate showcases a variety of traditional wooden boat constructions including kayaks, iconic fishing boats, rowboats and more. Chris Schnell, president of the 2018 Southport Wooden Boat Show, said that CFCC’s participation in the boat show is a cornerstone of the annual event. “The Southport Wooden Boat Show’s purpose and mission is to promote interest in and disseminate knowledge of the craft and art of wooden boat construction, to support efforts to preserve wooden boat construction and skills, and to celebrate the region’s maritime and boatbuilding history. Nowhere in our area is this more readily seen than at CFCC’s Wooden Boat Building program. This is one of a handful of such programs on the East Coast responsible for educating a new generation of young adults in our region in this craft. It is also demonstrated each year at our annual event as they build a wooden boat right before your eyes. Supporting The home of Bud and Ann Davis at 209 South Channel Dr. is the 2018 Harbor Island Garden Club Yard
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The Cape Fear Community College Foundation received a $3,000 donation from the organizers of the Southport Wooden Boat Show on Friday, December 7th. The donation will support an annual scholarship fund for students in CFCC’s Wooden Boat Building program. Chris Schnell, president and chairman of the 2018 Southport Wooden Boat Show; Lee Maxwell, vice-chairman/ marketing and sales; and Becky Felton, board secretary and educational committee chair, presented a check for the donation to CFCC’s Wooden Boat Building Program Director Mark Bayne, and Veronica Godwin, executive director of the CFCC Foundation. The scholarship is funded from the proceeds of the group’s annual boat show, now
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Shirley R. Frey, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned, c/o Lauren Page, 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 22nd day of March, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS Clerk of Superior Court New Hanover County, North Carolina Estate File # 18-E-1371 The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF ROBERT A. GUILLOU, deceased, of New Hanover County, all persons having claims against the estate are hereby notified to file their claim
with the undersigned on or before March 20, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are asked to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Date: December 13, 2018 Robert A. Guillou, II, Executor c/o Carter & Carter, P.A. 408 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28401 James Oliver Carter CARTER & CARTER, Attorneys 408 Market Street Wilmington, N. C. 28401 December 13, 20, 27, 2018, January 3, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Stephanie Mannen, 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 Administrator at 1118 Essex Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403, on or before March 14, 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 13th day of December, 2018. JERRY A. MANNEN, JR. Administrator of the Estate of Stephanie Mannen Douglas A. Fox YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 December 13, 20, 27, 2018, January 3, 2019 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF
SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Dolores Willis 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 the 7th day of March 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 6th day of December 2018. William Victor Pearsall, Executor 723 Timber Lane Wilmington, N.C. 28405 December 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 CO-EXECUTORS’ NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF NEW of their recovery. All HANOVER persons, firms and IN THE GENERAL COURT corporations indebted to the OF JUSTICE said estate will please make BEFORE THE CLERK OF immediate payment to the SUPERIOR COURT undersigned. Having qualified as This the 29th day of Co-Executors of the Estate November, 2018. of Hugh MacRae, II, late of New Hanover County, North Cynthia Goodman, Carolina, this is to notify all Ancillary Executrix of the persons, firms and Estate of Robert J. Bertrand corporations having claims against the estate of said Jill L. Peters Kaess decedent to exhibit them Fox Rothschild LLP to the undersigned at the 101 N. 3rd Street, Suite 400 address shown below on Wilmington, NC 28401 or before March 1, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded November 29, December 6, in bar of their recovery. All 13, 20, 2018 persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. FOR SALE THIS the 29th day of November, 2018.
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Robert Warwick, Hugh MacRae, III and Nelson MacRae, Co-Executors of the Estate of Hugh MacRae, II c/o Fountain Financial Associates FOR SALE 1209 Culbreth Drive, #100 Boston/Steinway Baby Grand Wilmington, NC 28405 Player Piano, CD & Floppy Disc, mahogany. $10,000.00. PATRICIA C. JENKINS (910) 796-8174. Hogue Hill, LLP Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 2178 Wilmington, NC 28402 November 29, December 6, 13, 20, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Ancillary Executrix of the Estate of Robert J. Bertrand, late of Onondaga County, New York, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to Jill L. Peters Kaess, 101 N. 3rd Street, Suite 400, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 1st day of March, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar
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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
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.,
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.