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Town awards decorating contest winners The 2017 Wrightsville Beach Holiday Decorating Contest was judged on Tuesday, Dec. 19. King Neptune restaurant again took the title for best business, while the Weeks’ home at 408 N. Channel Drive won best overall residence. Other winners included:

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Most Traditional: The Davis Home, 209 S. Channel Drive Most Holiday Spirit: The Laughlin Home, 110 Live Oak Drive Most Creative: The Sumner Home, 10 Bermuda Drive Best Holiday Lighting: The Turpin Home, 105 Island Drive Best Overall Residence The Weeks Home, 408 N. Channel Drive

Best Overall Business King Neptune, 11 N. Lumina Avenue

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A pair of legislative issues being discussed in Washington, D.C. could have a significant impact on the Wilmington-area housing economy, officials with the Cape Fear Realtors recently warned. While tax reform legislation could make it more difficult to deduct mortgage payments, failure for Congress to reform the National Flood Insurance Program could push insurance costs higher. Congress passed its sweeping tax reform on Wednesday, Dec. 20. By changing how homeowners can deduct their mortgage payments on their taxes, the “Tax Cut and Jobs Act” could particularly hit some in Wrightsville Beach, said Shane Johnson, chief operating officer for Cape Fear Realtors, the organization formerly known as Wilmington Region Association of Realtors. However, final changes made to the legislation on Monday, Dec. 18, could soften the blow to some local homeowners, as congressional bill writers modified the legislation to extend the mortgage interest deduction limit to $750,000, raising it from an earlier proposed cap of $500,000. In New Hanover County, there are 2,752 homes valued at more n See TAX BILL Page 2

County files suit against drug makers over opioid epidemic Staff Report On December 14, New Hanover County took a crucial step and filed a lawsuit against several of the country’s drug manufacturers and distributors. The lawsuit holds five of the largest manufacturers of prescription opioids and their related companies, and the country’s three largest wholesale drug distributors, accountable for failing to do what they were charged with under the federal Controlled Substances Act: monitor, identify and report suspicious activity in the size and frequency of opioid shipments to pharmacies and hospitals. New Hanover County is joining a growing list of city and county governments across North Carolina and the country that are taking action against the drug manufacturers and distributors for fueling the opioid crisis in their communities. According to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, from 1999 to 2016 more than 12,000 North Carolinians died from opioid-related overdoses. New Hanover County has been one of the hardest hit areas in the state. Based on the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of opioid prescriptions dispensed in New Hanover County in 2016 exceeded the total county

WB board approves Poe’s parking at MOI site By Terry Lane Staff Writer

The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen approved a permit that would result in the demolition of the building that once housed one of Wrightsville Beach’s most famous restaurants but has been vacant for more than a decade. After postponing a decision during the Nov. 9 meeting, the board voted unanimously on Thursday, Dec. 14 to approve a conditional use permit and ordinance change that would allow the owners of Poe’s Tavern at 212 Causeway Drive to purchase the Middle of the Island building, located at 216 Causeway Drive, and demolish it for a

parking lot for the restaurant. When completed, the Poe’s Tavern will have 57 parking spaces on site. The ownership of Poe’s Tavern plans to buy the familiar orange-roofed building if they receive approval to turn it into a parking lot, said attorney Faison Gibson Sutton, who told the board she represented both the ownership of Poe’s Tavern and the MOI building. The Middle of the Island restaurant operated for nearly 40 years in Wrightsville Beach, closing in 2007 as owners transitioned the business to catering. However, the building has been vacant since, with the building’s n See PARKING Page 2

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More than 200 bikes donated in fundraiser

WB Museum prepares for Jan. cottage move By Scott Marx Contributing Writer

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Starting with a goal of raising 10 bikes, the owners, staff and patrons of Jimmy’s at Red Dogs at 5A N. Lumina Ave. blew away expectations when it brought in a total of 201 bikes for the Toys for Tots drive organized by the local musicians in the band L Shaped Lot. Volunteers came on Sunday, Dec. 17 to load the bikes, taking two trips by Two Men and a Truck, which also volunteered the time, manpower and truck for the move.

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Over the next 10 days workers from Wolfe House and Building Movers will be finalizing preparations to relocate the Ewing-Bordeaux cottage from its current location at 405 N. Lumina Avenue to its new home as part of the expanded campus of the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History. On Monday, Jan. 8 the historic landmark, one of the few buildings to survive the Great Fire of 1934, will be loaded onto hydraulic dollies and transported down Lumina Avenue across South Banks Channel Bridge and up Causeway Drive to its new location within the Town of Wrightsville Beach Historic Square. “We’re making history while preserving it,” stated Skipper Funderberg, Vice President Wrightsville n See COTTAGE Page 2

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owner last proposing renovations in 2015 that were never completed. Continued from Page 1 One change in the agreement is that it won’t require the two lots to be joined, meaning that the owners have the option to sell or re-purpose the lot in the future. In addition to parking, the conditional use permit also directs the owners to provide bicycle racks and screen the restaurant’s dumpster from view. Sutton described the parking lot as “nicely landscaped, pervious surface with an appropriate buffer.” She added that the parking lot would benefit the surrounding businesses by “cutting down on competition for limited parking” on Causeway Drive. Confusion over parking requirements delayed the permit approval during the Nov. 9 meeting, with Sutton raising objections of how Poe’s Taverns parking exemption would be handled should the restaurant decide to sell or re-purpose the parking lot. The permit approved by the board on Dec. 14 allows for the restaurant to revert back to the original parking exemption should the parking use change.

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population, amounting to 1.3 opioid prescription for every man, woman and child. “The residents of New Hanover County are bearing the burden of the cost of the epidemic, as the costs of treatment for addiction, education and law enforcement continue to rise,” said New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Chairman Woody White. “New Hanover County has taken the formal action of suing the companies that are responsible for this

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than $750,000, with 730 being in Wrightsville Beach. The changes negotiated through the congressional conference committee, which serves to merge the variations between the House of Representatives and Senate legislation, would preserve mortgage interest deductions on second homes. Johnson said that deduction is important for coastal, resort and destination regions like the Wilmington area, especially with a significant number of second homes. “Taking that away could have a significant impact on investment in the area,” Johnson said, citing a recent report by the North Carolina General Assembly that showed New Hanover County had a property owner from every U.S. state except Montana. The expiration of the National Flood Insurance Program is another pressing issue before

destruction. The 120+ page filed lawsuit goes line by line, and specifically describes the laws that were violated, and the devastation that has taken place. New Hanover County aims to have this suit accomplish two things: require the responsible parties to pay our taxpayers for the monetary damages caused, and to force them to follow federal law so we can stem the tide of this horrible epidemic, and help save lives.” The lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina’s Southern Division in Raleigh.

Congress, which has been extended as part of a short-term government funding plan, though Johnson said that Congress needs to find a long-term solution to fix the ailing program. At $30 million in debt, the flood insurance program needs to be reformed in a way to make it not only sustainable, but more fair, he said. “Congress needs to figure out a way to fix it in a fair manner, one that doesn’t double rates in one year,” Johnson said. “It’s a huge insurance program that’s accumulated a huge debt. Some people are paying too much into it and some are not paying enough. It’s got to get evened out in a fair way.” Johnson said that Realtors on both the local and national level are pressing for a system that would bring more homes and more competition into the program. The U.S. House of Representatives in November approved a five-year extension of the program, with Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C. voting to support

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Beach Museum of History and Building Moving Liason. “What we’re using are some of the most advanced technology available. The house won’t be moved with trucks but rather the latest in smart gear, leveraging touchscreen computer steering systems and wireless remote controls,” he

the legislation. “This bill included beneficial changes made in the past week at the request of me and other coastal members which will ensure that all homeowners in the 7th Congressional District will be treated fairly,” Rouzer said in an email to Cape Fear Realtors. The changes to the flood insurance program enacted through the House bill include authorizing $1 billion to elevate or mitigate highrisk properties, capping insurance premiums at $10,000 a year, creating more opportunities for private flood insurance and addressing repeatedly flooded properties, which account for 2 percent of the program’s policies but 25 percent of claim payments. “These changes would improve NFIP’s financial health, put consumers on a stronger footing, and deliver certainty to current and prospective homeowners. As a coastal community, this program is essential to our economic wellbeing,” said Cape Fear Realtors CEO Taylor Oldroyd.

added. The move is expected to take between four and six hours and is scheduled to begin in the morning. In addition to teams from Wolfe and general contractor Lackey Builders, the move will be overseen by Wrightsville Beach Police Department. Interruptions to regular traffic should be minimal. The house was sold to Chris and Deb Strickland in January of 2017. In connection with existing

expansion plans, the museum launched a fundraising campaign to move the structure and make necessary repairs and upgrades. Phase One of the project which includes moving the structure, rebuilding the foundation, porch and part of the roof is expected to cost approximately $190,000 according to President Tina Wilson. “While this has been a major undertaking, we are confident that

the community will appreciate this addition to Wrightsville Beach,” she added. Phase Two will focus on interior renovations focusing on updating the cottage which was built in 1924. Plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems will all be brought up to current code. The museum plans to release an update on fundraising in January.

The Bendjy Home, 107 Live Oak Drive The Laughlin Home, 110 Live Oak Drive The Mann Home, 9 Jasmine Place The Wofford Home, 405 N. Channel Drive The Weeks Home, 408 N. Channel Drive The Prulm Home, 834 S. Lumina Ave.

King Neptune, 11 N. Lumina Ave. The Taylor Home, 104-B N. Lumina Ave. The Potter-Gainey Home, 803-B N. Lumina Ave. The Johnson Home, 802-A N. Lumina Ave. The Sumner Home, 10 Bermuda Drive

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The Craig Home, 111 Seaside Lane Lees Cut Entrance, Pelican Drive The Turpin Home, 105 Island Drive The Davis Home, 209 S. Channel Drive The Caputo Home, 116 S. Channel Drive

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AREA BRIEFS Wilmington saves with LED lighting The City of Wilmington began installing 250 LED lights in the Market Street parking deck last week. The lighting will reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs as well as increase the safety of those using the deck. The $80,000 project, which will be complete by the end of this week, is expected to pay for itself in 3-5 years. The city plans to install new LED lighting in the 2nd Street parking deck next year. Earlier this year, the city installed 49 LED lights at the Davis Center at Maides Park and has already reduced energy use by 17 percent on average. The city also installed 80 LED lights at the MLK Center and has seen an average 16 percent reduction in electricity use, saving about $400 per month. In addition, lighting for approximately onethird of city parks have been converted to LED lighting so far.

Wilmington’s first green building keeps saving

With the energy it’s generating, the City of Wilmington’s Street Sweeper facility on Marsteller Street could keep the lights on at the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center every night for several years. The 6,100 square-foot facility at 17th and Marstellar streets is the city’s first green building. In 2017, the electric bill for the facility was just $478, or about $40 per month on average. Although more than 7,500 kWh of electricity was generated by the building’s solar panels this year, the facility used less than 2,000 kWh. The electricity not used was fed back into the power grid and saved the city more than $1,200. In 2009, the city renovated an old, abandoned city garage and turned it into the facility that now houses street sweepers used for downtown cleaning. Energy costs for a non-green building of the same size are estimated to be about $12,000 per year. In other words, the electric bill for this building for an entire year is less than what a non-green building would cost in just one month. The building has several energy

saving features, including solar power and solar heated water that is used to provide heat in the winter. To date, these features have generated about 72,200 kWh of electricity – enough to light more than 14.4 million light bulbs for one hour, charge more than 13.3 million smartphones, or light the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center nightly for almost six years.

Public Notice: Surplus Property Available for Purchase The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution at their meeting on Monday, December 18, 2017, declaring certain personal property surplus to the county’s operations. 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 Lena Butler (910-798-7190) or James Derseraux (910-798-4320). Non-profits may take advantage of this opportunity beginning Tuesday, January 2 through Friday, January 5, 2018. Any remaining property will be offered for sale January 18-31, 2018 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.

Pine Valley United Methodist Church to Feed Thousands on Christmas Eve Pine Valley United Methodist Church (PVUMC) will provide a free traditional holiday meal featuring freshly cooked ham, turkey and all the trimmings, to individuals and families in need on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. The yearly outreach brings together more than 100 volunteers who

work for five days to prepare the feast to feed those in need and celebrate the holiday. Meals will be delivered to several shelters, charity organizations, church members in nursing homes, and city fire stations. The Pine Valley Christmas Eve Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall, 3788 Shipyard Blvd. in Wilmington. Meals can also be picked up at the church from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. All are welcome. In addition to the dinner, the church will also host five services on Dec. 24: traditional at 11 a.m., child focused at 3 p.m., contemporary at 5 p.m., blended at 7:30 p.m., and traditional at 11 p.m. We invite everyone in the community to join us in worship. WHO: All are welcome WHAT: 2017 Pine Valley United Methodist Church Christmas Eve Community Outreach Dinner Guests will enjoy a free holiday celebration that includes a traditional holiday meal with all the trimmings (ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, baked goods, etc.) WHEN: Dec. 24, 2017 at 6 p.m. WHERE: Pine Valley United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28403 WHY: This outreach ministry started with parents wanting to show their children that the Christmas season is so much more than the “gimmies.” We believe Mission is a lifestyle of reaching out to extend the love of Christ. Mission is the heart of outreach at PVUMC. The Christmas Eve Community Outreach Dinner is an extension of our largest ministry outreach. Pine Valley UMC was able to feed nearly 7,000 people during the past two years of this event. HOW: More than 100 volunteers work to set up, decorate, serve, clean up, cook and even deliver meals to those who cannot attend the event in person. For event information, contact the PVUMC office at (910) 791-0353.

Association of Announces the Recipients of the 2017 National Philanthropy Day Awards

The Cape Fear Chapter of the Association for Fundraising

Ministering Circle Donates $25,000 for Student Scholarships at CFCC

The Cape Fear Community College Foundation is pleased to announce that the Ministering Circle donated $25,000 for CFCC student scholarships on December 7. The Ministering Circle has been supporting students at Cape Fear Community College since 1997. To date, the group has donated more than $407,000. This fall, eight students received scholarship support from the Ministering Circle, whose scholarship funds are awarded to eligible students in the sonography, cardiovascular sonography and nursing programs at CFCC. “Cape Fear Community College is so thankful for the continued support of the Ministering Circle,” said Marty Richards, Executive Director

Professionals hosted the 2017 National Philanthropy Day Awards on Wednesday, November 29th at 8:00 am. This event honored local businesses, organizations, and individuals who have made an impact in the community through their philanthropic efforts. Nominees and Recipients for this year’s awards include: Philanthropist of the Year: Rocky Campagna, Judy Girard, Jack Mills, Dr. Yousry Sayed, Bucky Stein. RECIPIENT: JUDY GIRARD Outstanding Student in Philanthropy: RECIPIENT: KATIE EVANS. Outstanding Philanthropic Organization: Camp Schreiber, First Citizens Bank, Flores and Foley, Wells Fargo Bank, Women’s Impact Network of New Hanover County. RECIPIENT: WELLS FARGO BANK

of the CFCC Foundation. “Their generous gifts have made the dreams of so many CFCC students a reality. We are incredibly thankful for their dedication to our students, and for their investment in our community.” Founded in 1888, the Ministering Circle of Wilmington is a non-profit, non-denominational organization that supports health care projects and scholarships in the Wilmington community. The non-denominational organization maintains a group of 50 women in its membership that continue the mission of caring for others with love and service by supporting local projects and scholarships.

Outstanding Fundraising Executive: Mary Bradley, Cleve Callison, Vann Pearsall. R E C I P I E N T: M A RY BRADLEY O u t s t a n d i n g Vo l u n t e e r Fundraiser: Linda Brown, Jeff and Jill Mays, Doug and Michelle Thompson, Jack Mills, Matt Rogers, Michael Snyder, Linda Wilson. RECIPIENT: LINDA BROWN Outstanding Fundraising Board of Directors: Cape Fear Literacy Council, Lakeside Partners, New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation, Phoenix Hometown Hires.

RECIPIENT: PHOENIX HOMETOWN HIRES Sponsors for the event include QENO, The Community Foundation of NC East, the New Hanover County Community Foundation, Paschal Murray Executive Search, and WHQR Public Radio 91.3 & 92.7. The Community Foundation of NC East also provided $500 awards for the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, Philanthropist of the Year and Student in philanthropy to award to their favorite charities.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 Citations • Grace Peterson Ward, Caitlin Rachel Robinson, Walker Bradley Lewis, Molly Elizabeth Pierson, Enrique Guillermo Qunoez, and Roger McCabe Ahier were cited with speeding. • Rosalba Sanchez Altamirano was cited with a stop sign violation and no operator’s license.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 Citations • Katelin M Murrill, Katerina Lynn Chapman, Noah Michael Campagna, and Diane Murphy Harrington were cited with speeding. • James Richard Burton was cited with an expired license. • Aprill Lynn Powers was cited with a stop sign violation. • Marsha Anderson Seaton was cited with a registration violation.

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Opinion Letters to the Editor

WB Alderman Lisa Weeks thanks town, residents after 8 years on board Dear Wrightsville Beach Neighbors and Town Staff, As I complete my second and final term as your Wrightsville Beach Alderman, I would like to thank you for your support. It has been my honor to serve our community. Reflecting on the past 10 years, I am proud to be a part of two Boards and a professional town staff who maintained a very healthy fiscal budget, especially during the Great

Recession. We saw the writing on the wall early on that future beach renourishment funding may be in jeopardy and created a sand fund which is now over $2 million dollars. We also tackled “unsexy” issues like our water and sewer infrastructure, which has been neglected for so long. Our capable public works department has made much progress. The Wrightsville Beach Foundation was founded by a

group of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members and a few residents who were concerned about the gap between residents’ needs and wants and funding of amenities around the island. I am proud to be a part of that grass roots effort which has blossomed into a vibrant organization. The group helped establish the Farmers Market and Taste of Wrightsville Beach and has donated thousands of dollars to the town for amenities like bike racks, water fountains and even Santa’s visit this Christmas Eve! I have always been a staunch supporter of our Commercial businesses and hope we will continue to maintain our island as a town, not a suburb. Our businesses have been very supportive of events like the Taste of Wrightsville Beach and other needs when called upon. I have been an advocate for curbside recycling and safer pedestrian and bike paths and even though it did not happen during my time on the Board, I am optimistic they will! I leave knowing our town is in very capable hands and look forward to spending more time with my family who has been my biggest supporters. Have a Merry Christmas and healthy and safe 2018! My Best, Lisa Weeks

Hook, Line & Sinker See-Saw Weather Continues as Does Hit or Miss Fishing By Skylar Walters

In typical Southeastern North Carolina fashion, weather conditions have been varying from one week to another, from cold, damp and wet to sunny dry and warm, one merely needs to wait a day or two for conditions to improve to ones liking. This week is no different, as day time high temperatures reached into the seventies and water temperatures have actually up ticked tad and are now reading in the upper fifties. The upcoming weekend is yet another example of the weather fluctuations, as a cold front is forecast to arrive in the area, bringing a few days of rain, some wind and then, once again, some cooler temperatures. But no matter the weather we’ve been experiencing, one can’t really complain, as the fishing has been pretty outstanding right up to the end of the year and it may very well continue on into early 2018 before things actually start to slow down a bit until spring. But even if you don’t manage to catch something during an angling excursion, if you’re managing to fish in shorts and a t-shirt, and it’s late December or early January, there’s certainly not a whole lot to be complaining about. The fishing the past week was of the typical late season variety, with some anglers managing some decent catches while others weren’t so ecstatic. The red drum fishing has been really good around the inlets, with some anglers catching and releasing numerous fish in a short amount of time while fishing schools of fish they found around the bars. The water has been very clear and sight casting to the schools of drum from boats, with your back to the morning or afternoon sun, has provided anglers

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Above, Lisa Weeks hugs her mother, Ann Lyon, after learning in 2009 that she had won a seat on the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen. Below, Weeks with campaign support from her nephews and niece.

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with some fast-paced action. Others have been able to find the fish while fishing from the beach, wading out and casting small spoons and soft artificial baits. Speckled trout continue being found around the inlets and in the creeks, with the larger fish coming from the waters near the ocean. Mirro Lures in varying colors have been working good for the larger fish and soft artificial baits, such as DOA shrimp, have also been tricking some of the larger ones. Anglers fishing on the inside waters have been reporting there are still a lot fo fish around, but you’ll have to weed through the smaller undersized ones. Anglers fishing for Virginia mullet are still having luck on fresh shrimp and sand fleas from the surf, with some of the mullet pushing over two pounds. The deeper sloughs and holes are prime spots to target as the tide starts to fall out. Although it’s a bit late in the season to scout your prime spot, as long as water temperatures remaining above the 50-degree mark, there should be ample opportunities to continue to catch these fish from the surf. Black drum have also been reported being caught from these anglers recently. Offshore, the bottom fishing was good early in the week when conditions allowed. With reports of decent sized black sea bass and snapper coming from around twenty miles out. Those venturing out towards the Gulf Stream were rewarded with a good bite from wahoo around the Same Ole Hole. Unfortunately, conditions appear to be unfavorable for offshore trips heading into the weekend. .

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-719-9180 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17-SP-639 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William D. Cothren to PBRE, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of July, 2015, and recorded in Book 5907, Page 845, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on January 2, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the City of Wilmington, in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Tract 1R, William D. Cothren Lands, as shown on “Map of Recombination Tract 1 & Tract 2 William D. Cothren Lands” recorded in Map Book 43 at Page 268 of the New Hanover County Registry.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the

time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

gagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 12497 6230 Fairview Road, Suite 315 Charlotte, North Carolina 28210 Phone No: (704) 362-9255 Case No: 1212215 (CFC.CH) December 21, 28, 2017

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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William D. Cothren to PBRE, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of July, 2015, and recorded in Book 5907, Page 866, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mort-

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offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on January 2, 2018, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the City of Wilmington, in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the southern right of way line of Secondary Road 1322, 30 feet from the center line thereof, said point being located the following courses and distances from the intersection of the southern right of way line of Secondary Road 1322 and the northwestern right of way line of S.R. 1327, both right of way lines being 30 feet from the center line of said Roads; South 78 degrees 34 minutes West 156.70 feet, thence South 87 degrees 05 minutes West 129.95 feet, thence South 86 degrees 41 minutes 45 seconds West 68.64 feet, thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 30 seconds West 45.84 feet, thence North 88 degrees 22 minutes 30 seconds West 104.76 feet to the beginning point, running thence from said beginning point South 01 degree 37 minutes 30 seconds West 200 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 88 degrees 22 minutes 30 seconds West 80.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 01 degree 37 minutes 30 seconds East 200.00 feet to an iron pipe at the southern right of way line of S.R. 1322, thence with

said right of way line South 88 degrees 22 minutes 30 seconds East 80 feet to the beginning. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven

hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the

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LEGAL NOTICES notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 12497 6230 Fairview Road, Suite 315 Charlotte, North Carolina 28210 Phone No: (704) 362-9255 Case No: 1212213 (CFC.CH) December 21, 28, 2017 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 702 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Charles E. Stephen McKeown, Jr. and Teresa Edwards Mckeown (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Teresa Edwards McKeown) to Charles W. McGuire, Trustee(s), dated the 9th day of May, 2006, and recorded in Book 5019, Page 1410, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on January 2, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Unit 5I, Water Street Center, a condominium according to the plat and plans thereof recorded in a Condominium Plat Book 12 at Pages 222 thru 232 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Including the Unit located thereon; said unit being located at 106 North Water Street Unit 5I, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsi-

bilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1227069 (FC.FAY) December 21, 28, 2017 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16-SP-812 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made RICHARD L. JONES AND JANET L. JONES to PHILIP E. GREER, Trustee(s), dated the 17TH day of AUGUST, 2009 and recorded in BOOK 5432, PAGE 2765, NEW HANOVER County Registry, North Carolina, Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of NEW HANOVER County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness

having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door, in the City of WILMINGTON, NEW HANOVER County, North Carolina at 12:30 P.M. ON JANUARY 2, 2018, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of NEW HANOVER, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHERN LINE OF CHESTNUT STREET, SAID POINT BEING 64 ½ FEET WESTWARDLY FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERN LINE OF CHESTNUT STREET AND THE WESTERN LINE OF SEVENTEENTH STREET, AND RUNNING THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING POINT SOUTHWARDLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERN LINE OF SEVENTEENTH STREET 105 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHWARDLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERN LINE OF SEVENTEENTH STREET 105 FEET TO A POINT IN THE SOUTHERN LINE OF CHESTNUT STREET, THENCE EASTWARDLY WITH THE SOUTHERN LINE OF CHESTNUT STREET 67 ½ FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND BEING PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 481, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF WILMINGTON, AND WITHOUT WARRANTY: ALSO A RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND UPON AND TO THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND TO THE PUBLIC ALLEY WHICH RUNS THROUGH BLOCK 481. BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHERN LINE OF THE TRACT FIRST ABOVE DESCRIBED, SAID POINT BEING 24 FEET EASTWARDLY FROM THE SOUTHWESTERN CORNER THEREOF, AND RUNNING THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING POINT EASTWARDLY WITH THE SAID SOUTHERN LINE 15 FEET TO A POINT THENCE SOUTHWARDLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERN LINE OF SEVENTEENTH STREET; 50 FEET TO THE LINE OF A PUBLIC ALLEY, THENCE WESTWARDLY WITH THE LINE OF THE ALLEY 15 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE NORTHWARDLY AND PARALLEL WITH SEVENTEENTH STREET 50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TAX ID: R04818-010-012-000. NOTATION: The above described property currently has a property address of 1612 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, is the same property currently represented by New Hanover County Tax ID # R04818-010-012-000, and is the same property as is described in Book 1630, Page 1225, New Hanover County Registry as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the southern line of Chestnut Street, said point being 64 ½ feet westwardly from the intersection of the southern line of Chestnut Street and the western line of Seventeenth Street, and running thence from said beginning point southwardly and parallel with the western line of Seventeenth Street 105 feet to a point; thence westwardly and parallel with the southern line of Chestnut Street 67 ½ feet to a point; thence northwardly and parallel with the western line of Seventeenth Street 105 feet to a point in the southern line of Chestnut Street; thence eastwardly with the southern line of Chestnut Street 67 ½ feet to the point of beginning and being part of Lots 1 and 2 in Block 481, according to the official plan of the City of Wilmington. And without warranty: Also a right of ingress and egress over and upon and to the hereinafter described tract or parcel of land to the public alley which runs through Block 481. BEGIN-

NING at a point in the southern line of the tract first above described, said point being 24 feet eastwardly from the southwestern corner thereof, and running thence from said beginning point eastwardly with the said southern line 15 feet to a point; thence southwardly and parallel with the western line of Seventeenth Street 50 feet to the line of a public alley; thence westwardly with the line of the alley 15 feet to a point; thence northwardly and parallel with the Seventeenth Street 50 feet to the point of Beginning. Said property being located at: 1612 CHESTNUT STREET, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-3836 PRESENT RECORD OWNER BEING: RICHARD L. JONES AND JANET L. JONES Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the statutory final assessment fee of forty-five cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. 7A-308 (a) (1), and any applicable county and/or state land transfer tax and/or revenue tax. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid, in cash or certified check, at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid, at that time he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. 45-21.30(d) and (e). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. That an Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. N.C.G.S. 45-21.16(b)(2). This the 5TH day of December, 2017.

Church Services NEAR THE BEACH LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-2562819, ext. 100 www.littlechapel.org Early Worship: 8:30 a.m. 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: 8:30, 9:45, 11:15 a.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., Tuesday – Friday, noon. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH John McIntyre, senior pastor 601 Causeway Drive, 910-2563682 Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10:1011 a.m. Contemporary Service: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m

ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Patrick A. Keane 1011 Eastwood Road, 910-3920720 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-THESOUND EPISCOPAL The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector 101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m.

Michael W. Strickland, as Attorney for and President of ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., Substitute Trustee 210 East Russell Street, Suite 104 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 (910) 483-3300 December 21, 28, 2017 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 361 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Dorothea Y. Register, (Dorothea Y. Register, Deceased) (Heirs of Dorothea Y. Register: Unknown Heirs of Dorothea Y. Register) to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of May, 2007, and recorded in Book 5183, Page 637, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on January 2, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lots 3 and 4 in Block 47 of Summer Hill Subdivision as per map recorded in Map Book 2 at Page 11 New Hanover County Registry, reference to which hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1826 Waddell Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, ter-

minate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1203605 (FC.FAY) December 21, 28, 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

day of October, 2017, are notified to present them to Karen F. Jacobson and Stephan R. Frenkel, Co-Executors of the Estate of Ellen Amdur Frenkel in c/o David R. Frankstone, Attorney for the Estate, at Higgins, Frankstone, Graves & Morris, P.A., 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 320, Exchange West at Meadowmont, Chapel Hill, NC, 275178834, on or before February 28, 2018. Failure to present a claim in timely fashion will result in this notice being pleaded in bar of recovery against the estate, the Co-Executors, and the devisees of Ellen Amdur Frenkel. Those indebted to Ellen Amdur Frenkel are asked to make prompt payment to the Estate. This is the 30th day of November 2017. David R. Frankstone Higgins, Frankstone, Graves & Morris, P.A. 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 320 Exchange West at Meadowmont Chapel Hill, NC, 27517 November 30, December 7, 14, 21, 2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT

COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTOR’S NOTICE

The undersigned, having qualified as Co-Executrix of the Estateof Helen M. Brownell, deceased, of New Hanover County, North Carolina, (New Hanover County Probate File #17E1548) does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before March 23, 2018, 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 Mattie Louise Garner (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 28nd day of February 2018, 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 30th day of November 2017. Michael Lee Garner, Executor 412 Wendover Lane Wilmington, NC 28411 November 30, December 7, 14, 21, 2017

This the 21st day of December, 2017 DEBRA LYNN BENSE, Co-Executrix SANDRA MARIE BROWNELL, CoExecutrix c/o Richard A. Horgan, Esq. Attorney at Law 1213 Culbreth Drive Wilmington, NC 28405-3639 (910) 256-0202 Dececmber 21, 28, January 4, 11, 2018 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 Josephine Fitzgerald (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 2018, 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 7th day of December 2017. Kelly Fitzgerald Ward, Executor, c/o James Adcock Attorney at Law PO Box 1055 Fuquay-Varina NC 27526 December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JOHN HENRY SHERMAN 17 E 1698 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against John Henry Sherman, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Barbara Barnes Wissbaum, Executrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before March 15, 2018 at 7818 McCarron Way, Charlotte NC 28215, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executrix. Barbara Barnes Wissbaum, Executrix Estate of John Henry Sherman c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 Publish: Lumina News 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, 01/04 NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against Ellen Amdur Frenkel, of New Hanover County, North Carolina, who died on the 13th

NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 17 E 1736 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GRETCHEN LOVETT LAMONT The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Gretchen Lovett Lamont, deceased, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address set out below on or before the 23rd day of March, 2018, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below. This the 21st day of December, 2017. G. Edgerton Coble, Executor of the Estate of Gretchen Lovett Lamont c/o H. Kenneth Stephens, II Attorney at Law Post Office Box 2237 Wilmington, NC 28402 December 21, 28, 2017, January 4, 11, 2018 EXECUTRIX NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 17 E 1709 The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Edward S. Hutchinson of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decendent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Post Office Box 1364, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, on or before the 25th day of March, 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar for their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 21st day of December, 2017. Nancy Suzanne Fahey, Executrix of the Estate of Edward S. Hutchinson c/o Robert A. O’Quinn Attorney at Law Post Office Box 1364 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 December 21, 28, 2017, January 4, 11, 2018