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Airlie Road project approved over neighbors’ objections

April completion for Wrightsville Marina renovations By Terry Lane Staff Writer

By Terry Lane Staff Writer

The Wilmington Planning Commission approved on Wednesday rezoning of a nearly 12-acre parcel of Airlie Road from residential to mixed-used for a proposed 57 single-family house development. The proposed development sparked opposition from several dozen neighbors and residents who said it would detract from the pastoral qualities of the state scenic byway and bring more traffic. The commission voted 5-1 to approve the rezoning to urban mixed-use from residential after developers agreed to stretch the “setback” distance from 20 feet to 30 feet, putting more space n See AIRLIE Page 2

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Construction on Wrightsville Beach Marina is anticipated to be completed in April. While the renovations won’t add more capacity, they will provide a better experience for visitors, the marina’s dockmaster says.

Blockade Runner manager to lead tourism board in 2017 By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Wrightsville Beach will hold a key leadership position in New Hanover County’s tourism board in 2017 after Blockade Runner Beach Resort general manager Nicolas Montoya was elected to be the board’s chairman, the first from the town since 2012. After two years as vice chairman of the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority board of directors, Montoya was unanimously elected on Jan. 25 to the board’s lead position, from where he said he wanted to elevate the region’s tourism and natural attractions as a discussion point on economic development for the region. “Tourism shouldn’t be taken for granted as part of economic development,” Montoya said, noting that tourism, recreation and leisure can be underemphasized when trying to attract high-tech, manufacturing or other commercial development in the region. n See TOURISM Page 2

Renovations to the Wrightsville Beach Marina could be completed in April, the marina’s dockmaster told the town’s planning board before it approved a permit on Tuesday that will allow the facility to build bigger dock offices. Sam Clary, Wrightsville Beach Marina’s dockmaster, told the board the floating docks should be in place as early as two weeks from now, but several more weeks will be needed to construct the dockhouse, fit the docks with utilities and conduct inspections. There’s no expansion to the marina’s capacity, as the docks will retain the same layout. The board approved a conditional use permit for the marina to add 175 square feet to the dock office building. Clary said the additional space would mainly be used to move concessions inside and provide better security for the dockhouse but there’s no expansion of services offered. n See MARINA Page 2

Audubon volunteers bring birds to WBS By Taylor Doss Intern

A cluster of Wrightsville Beach School students on Friday stood at the ready, armed with tweezers and enthusiasm, prepared to get a first-hand look at how the owl lives. The students were dissecting owl pellets, the feathery remains of past meals, and getting a window into the bird of prey’s diet. As the students tore apart the pellets, one let out a gasp of excitement at what was found. The student smiled with pride and showed her find to those gathered around. “I’ve never seen a skull in that condition, with all its teeth still intact,” said program chair Nancy Buckingham. The owl pellets station was one of seven stations giving students a look into the science and study of birds, all part of the Cape Fear Audubon Society’s program Discover the Wonders of Birds. Volunteer educators ran the learning stations, giving each fourth

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Ellen Marin, a Cape Fear Audubon Society volunteer, puts wings on Wrightsville Beach School fourth grader Madeline Valverde Hernendez as part of the Inside and Out station for the Discover the Wonder of Birds program on Friday, Feb. 3.

grader an opportunity to become an active learner. Many of the educators running the stations are volunteers, some are current or retired teachers,

but no particular background is required, the necessary training is provided for the volunteers. Discover the Wonders of Birds aligns with the fourth-grade

curriculum set by the state, Buckingham said. “The children benefit from the hands-on involvement they get n See BIRDS Page 2

Groups reach compromise on industrial permitting what industries can relocate to Wilmington. “I never thought in a million years that we’d get Staff Writer “I never thought in a million together on something, but with hard work and open years that we’ d get together Countless hearings, meetings, workshops and minds, we got there,” said Hal Kitchin, an attorrevisions through four years of negotiating reached ney and former Wilmington Chamber of Commerce on something, but with a tentative conclusion Thursday, Feb. 2 when advoboard chair who has represented the organization in cates representing environmental and business hard work and open minds, negotiation over the policy since 2013. organizations announced to the county’s planning Despite the compromise, there was still some we got there.” board they had reached an agreement on industrial disagreement, with the board voting 6-1 to approve permitting policy. the changes and send it to the New Hanover The public hearing for the New Hanover County Planning Board County Board of Commissioners for approval. meeting drew a packed house, with many there to support the North The agreement comes after business groups, led by the chamber Carolina Coastal Federation. Coastal advocate Mike Giles joined with and the Business Alliance for a Sound Economy, pressed the county other local business and environmental leaders to announce support for changes in the SUP process after describing how the regulations for revisions to the special use permit process, which puts rules on n See COMPROMISE Page 2 By Terry Lane

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Nicolas Montoya, general manager of the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, says as chairman of the county’s tourism board, he will focus on promoting tourism as a draw for economic development.

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When marketing the region for businesses to expansion, leisure and recreation can often be associated with lower productivity, leading to tourism often being overlooked in economic development efforts. But that view misses the point, Montoya said, and an opportunity to present an even better view of the county as a place to build a business. “Everybody that you talk to that’s moved here, it’s because of its beauty and its accessibility to a variety of attractions,” he said. “It’s a profitable, forward thinking, livable area that we should develop responsibly.” Montoya said his best opportunity to promote the benefits of tourism in economic development was through the TDA chair’s seat on the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, which will be led by a new CEO when Natalie English takes the role on March 6. English will also have a seat on

the TDA board, he said. Montoya is the first representative from a Wrightsville Beach business to serve as the board’s chair since South Beach Grill owner John Andrews was chair in 2012. North Carolina state law sets out how the county distributes funds collected from the room occupancy tax, with each municipality getting a portion of the revenue to direct according to its needs and its marketing goals. Montoya said he didn’t see the need for major changes to the TDA’s marketing strategy, much of which is controlled by the municipalities. The TDA board ratifies the municipalities’ expenses, but Montoya said the state funding formula offers the board limited opportunity to guide marketing strategies. While Wilmington showcases the convention center, downtown and Riverwalk, Wrightsville Beach’s marketing efforts highlight the town’s beaches, waterways and leisure activities, Montoya said. Email terrylane@luminanews.com

Casino Night at WBS

Wrightsville Beach School Foundation hosted an ’80s-themed Casino Night on Saturday evening, Feb. 4 at the Country Club of Landfall. ~ Johanna Ferebee

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CAMA Land Use Plan Steering Committee Public Notice The public shall take notice that the Wrightsville Beach CAMA Land Use Plan Steering Committee will meet at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017 or as soon thereafter, in the Town Hall Conference Room, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC.

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here,” she said. Catherine Nesbit, the education chair of the program, spent her time at the event actively teaching children at one of the interactive stations called “Whoo do you know?” Nesbit used eggs and nests to engage the children with knowledge about birds and their nesting habits. Fourth grader Owen said he was inspired to help birds in the future. “One way I could help birds is by keeping dogs out of their nests on the beach,” Owen said. A 12-foot-wide banner stretched across the wall at the Sizing up Birds station, with an outline of

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The dock office will sell beer and wine until 10 p.m. and feature throw-back architecture. “We’re trying to mimic the old-school Wrightsville Beach buildings,” he said. “The extra square footage will help us clean up the area.” Construction crews have been

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an albatross showing off its massive wingspan. Children stood with their arms spread wide and linked to each other hand-to-hand to get a better idea of the albatross’s size. Before long a very birdlike honk let the children know it was time to move on to the next station: the Habitat station that described some of the birds’ basic needs like food, shelter and habitat. As the teacher related the needs of birds to those of the students, like a warm meal and a roof to sleep under, he also stressed the importance of conservation for the animals’ habitats. “Birds are a lot like people, we all need the same stuff,” fourth grader John-Luca said. “The whole thing was cool, except the smell of the owl pellets.”

Student Noah said he is even more proud of his efforts to clean the beaches, which help his favorite bird, the red knot, a medium-sized shorebird. “Me and my family already take walks on the beach and pick up trash,” Noah said. “I want to learn even more about birds so I can do more to help them.” The Migration station was taught in two different parts. First, the children received the definition of migration, which is moving from one region to another, and why it is necessary, to follow food. To illustrate the point, the students handled an inflatable globe, almost as large as they were. They ran a strand of yarn from South America to North

America showing the migratory route. Then the strand was measured and the students calculated the miles. Maggie added up the mileage in her head and gave the correct answer: “It flies over 18,000 miles.” To further illustrate the process of migration, the children moved to the Migration Board Game. The students rolled dice to get their bird to their migratory destination, and learned about the obstacles birds face. “I always try to get my kids involved while I’m teaching, and this is a great way to do that,” said WBS teacher Margaret Martin.

working on the docks for more than a month. Clary said while the management of the marina believes the project could be ready by April 1, any opening before Memorial Day would be considered within a realistic target range. There also won’t be an expansion of capacity at the marina’s fueling station, though Clary said the construction crews were

replacing everything from the bulkhead outward. “Anyone pumping gas will experience nice, new, modern facilities,” he said. The new dock is the first for the Wrightsville Beach landmark in 34 years, Clary said, with the last up fittings coming in 2001. With a life expectancy of just 20 years, Clary said the docks withstood the test of time.

In the meantime, Cleary said nearly 100 boats have been displaced from the marina, as many were already scheduled to go south for winter, while others found temporary docking in Wilmington, Carolina Beach and other area locations. “They’re all over the place,” Clary said of the marina’s clientele.

At the hearing’s start, planning board chair Donna Girardot said she “felt confident” in the draft. “Did each group get everything it wants? I doubt it,” Girardot said. Indeed, both environmental and business advocates said many details will be worked out in the unified development ordinance (UDO) process, inviting more opportunity for public input. Giles said the changes included reclassifying several industries out of the “intensive” definition, including manufacturing of basic chemicals, paint, adhesive coating, rubber, aluminum and other mills. However, he said those classifications could be addressed in the UDO process. “We hope through the UDO overhaul it can be strengthened and improved, so everyone is really comfortable with it,” Giles said.

Another area of compromise was on what disclosures an industrial permit applicant would need to make, which Kitchin said was modified from subjective standards to more specific requirements, including what federal and state environmental permits are needed for the project. Giles said that while they argued for more disclosure, the requirements would be enough to raise “red flags” throughout the process. The new document also included some reductions in the community review process, including reducing review times from 35 days to 20 days. The compromise didn’t have the full support of the board, as member David Weaver said he had questions about the motivation for the change. “Why are we doing this? Is our economy weakening? Do

we need to weaken our regulations to bring in marginal industries? I would say no,” Weaver said. A few speakers said they had come to support the N.C. Coastal Federation, and while they still had concerns, they mostly offered mild criticism, urging specific changes. One said he felt like “an orphan,” having signed up to speak in opposition before the announcement of the compromise. Several said they still had concerns over reclassification of industries that had characteristics of heavy industry. Speaking in support was former Wilmington Mayor Harper Peterson, who praised the effort by environmental advocates. “It only takes one industry to impact our paradise,” Peterson said. “Water is sacred.”

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commissioners said they believed the density was in line with the city’s development plans. Commissioner Laura Miller added she was also concerned the development had nine houses facing Airlie Road, saying something closer to four homes would be more appropriate. She was the only vote against the rezoning. The commission recused vice chairman Richard Collier from the vote. The housing development would connect to the former Galleria site on Wrightsville Avenue, which borders the lot’s north side. The developer told the commission it had decreased the number to 57 single-family homes from an earlier plan of 72 lots, including some town homes, after meeting with neighbors. Developers said if the lots weren’t rezoned, they could build a 34-lot neighborhood on the property under the current

R-15 zoning. Several neighbors said the project doesn’t fit the area and the rezoning deviates from the Wrightsville Sound Small Area Plan, which they said doesn’t allow for anything but residential zoning on Airlie Road. And while the developer said it would preserve 27 live oak trees on the site, and bring in 125 more for landscaping, neighbors said it would bring urbanization to a road that was named a North Carolina scenic byway for its trees and nature. “We went through a lot of trouble to get that designation,” said Anne Russell, a resident of the Bradley Creek Point neighborhood off Airlie Road. “We are a rural road. We have a horse pasture, we have beautiful Airlie Gardens. It’s rural. It’s not Mayfaire.”

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between the houses and Airlie Road. The vote followed a public hearing that lasted nearly two hours, as several neighbors stood to speak against the rezoning, while developers negotiated a compromise to meet some of the commissioners’ concerns. The rezoning will be on the March 7 Wilmington City Council meeting agenda. After the public comments, several commissioners said their primary concern was the setback distance, which at 20 feet was less than the 30 feet for R-15 residential zoning, the current classification for the 11.8-acre lot at 315 Airlie Road, near the entrance of Airlie Gardens. While residents raised concerns about density, several

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The Cape Fear Audubon Society brought its Discover the Wonder of Birds program to Wrightsville Beach School last week. We asked fourth-grade students, if you could be a bird, which would you choose?

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“An eagle because you can be free and fly where the wind takes you.”

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“A pelican, because you can dive into the water.”

Wrightsville Beach 10K set for Saturday The Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Department has more than 200 runners signed up for Saturday’s Wrightsville Beach Valentine 10k, the second annual running of the race that serves as a fundraiser for the town’s park activities. The 6.2-mile race has a 9 a.m. start time on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Wrightsville Beach Park for runners who will be clad in Valentine’s Day red, white and pink. Runners can sign up at packet pickup on Friday, Feb. 18 from 4-7 p.m. at 101 Mobility at 5221 Oleander Drive, or before the race. From its start at Wrightsville Beach Park, the course continues on to circle underneath the Heide Trask drawbridge and over the causeway along Banks Channel, on Waynick Boulevard.

Weekend Police Report FRIDAY, FEB. 3 Arrests • Garret Bridgers II was charged with aggravated assault.

Citations • Cynthia Williams was cited with displaying a revoked plate. • Katherine Marie Psichos and Willard Thomas Hannah were cited with speeding in a school zone. • Brooke Lauren Reese, Andrew Emad Masoud, Brooke Nicole Allen and Victor Gerges were cited with speeding. • Marcus Rae Wheeley was cited with driving while license revoked, failure to register a moving vehicle and fictitious registration. • Carlos Sanchez Marrero was cited with driving without a license. • Kelsey Brenden Harris and Joseph Chiron Johnson Jr. were cited with driving while license revoked. • Jessica Hicks was cited with failure to register and failure to display a registration plate.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4 Arrest • Acacia Doliboa was charged with DWI, failure to report an accident and driving without insurance.

Citations • Mary Haridson was cited with expired registration. • Michael Gregory Weiner was cited with running a red light. • James Franklin Lassiter was cited with seat belt violation. • Laure Ann Boyd was cited with speeding. • Shon Darius Greene was cited with window tint violation. • Rion Jenny was cited with expired registration.

SUNDAY, FEB. 5 Citations • Kenneth Dean Skipper was cited with possession of stolen property, fictitious tags, and failure to register motor vehicle. • David Lee Larson was cited with driving while license revoked and possession of marijuana. • Ian Howell Schulte was cited with expired registration. • Harry Wylie Stovall was cited with speeding and concealed carry violation.

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Wilmington City Council postpones public hearing on Dockside parking lot By Terry Lane Staff Writer

The Wilmington City Council has postponed a public hearing for an ordinance change associated with a rezoning needed before Dockside Marina and Restaurant can begin an upgrade of the restaurant’s parking lot. The Feb. 7 postponement marks another delay in the restaurant owners’ efforts to win approval for upgrades to the parking lot project at 1303 and 1308 Airlie Road, after an earlier effort in May 2016 when the council told the owners to continue to work with neighbors raising opposition to the project. During the Tuesday meeting, several commissioners raised concerns and questions about an ordinance change that would expand the ability to build parking in a residential zoning district, which Dockside owners said was needed before the parking lot project could be approved. The restaurant owners were also asking the city to rezone the lots from R-15 to R-5 zoning, allowing for more density to accommodate two new residential units on the lot, however, the council postponed both items. In the public hearing on the parking ordinance change that would expand the size of allowable residential parking, council member Kevin O’Grady said he was worried the change would expand commercial development into residential neighborhoods, and also raised concerns that not enough affected residents were aware of the change and present at the public hearing. Council members also dismissed staff assertions that the special use permit process would give the council the ability to control commercial expansion into residential neighborhoods, with O’Grady noting the council “rarely” denies these permits. Council member Charlie Rivenbark added that applicants can challenge special use permit denials in court, potentially forcing the

council to approve residential parking projects. “I see this as a real effort to expand commercial uses into residential neighborhoods,” O’Grady said. Other members of the council asked staff to return with better visual aids to demonstrate how the changes in the ordinance would impact residential lots, to be presented at the Feb. 21 Wilmington City Council meeting. After reaching a compromise with neighbors who fought an earlier attempt to rezone the lots commercial, the restaurant’s owners won approval from the Wilmington Planning Commission on Jan. 4 for the residential rezoning and ordinance changes. Commission chair Deb Hays was the only vote against the plan, opposing the rezoning after arguing it wasn’t needed and created too much density on the road that was deemed a North Carolina scenic byway.

that there were no limits on travel, and that commissioner attendance at state and national conferences produced “tremendous value” in the form of improved performance by the county government that he argued helped save taxpayers in the long run. Earlier in the meeting, the board unanimously passed

a $75,000 appropriation to the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce spread over two years to help fund regional marketing efforts associated with the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament, scheduled May 1-7 at Eagle Point Golf Club. Email terrylane@luminanews.com

IMPORTANT DATES Thursday, Feb. 9 Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen meeting, 5:30 p.m., public safety building, 3 Bob Sawyer Drive Wilmington Historic Preservation Committee, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 N. Third St. Wednesday, Feb. 15 Wrightsville Beach Marketing Advisory Committee, 4 p.m., Town Hall conference room

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The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners passed limits on commissioners’ travel during its Monday, Feb. 6 meeting, limiting each elected representative to a $4,000 annual travel budget on a 3-1 vote. Chairman Woody White unsuccessfully sought travel restrictions in November 2015 when he was a commissioner, arguing that some commissioners were building up too many expenses attending conferences and other events. Commissioner Patricia Kusek introduced the motion, arguing the limits were in line with county staff travel rules. “Even modest amounts of money have huge symbolic value in the eyes of our citizens,” she said. Commissioner Rob Zapple, the only commissioner to vote against the proposal, said there was a “false” misconception

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Editorial/Opinion Our thoughts By Simon Gonzalez

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell delivered his annual State of the League address during Super Bowl week, and offered his hope for the Big Game. “We have a unique position to have an event on Sunday night that will bring the world together,” Goodell said. “Millions of people are going to tune in, and they are going to … forget about other things for at least a short period of time.” Oh Roger, how naïve of you. If only it were so. There was a time when athletic contests indeed were a means to forget the madness of the world around us. During my days as a sports writer in Texas we were derided as the toy department. We published the non-serious section, not as important as the national and local news. We covered important issues, to be sure — college recruiting scandals, drug cheats, arrests — but ultimately we were reporting on games and the people who played them. Alas, those days are gone. Super Bowl LI was an incredible game, even for those who don’t like football. The New England Patriots, seemingly buried at halftime, rallied for an improbable overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons. Unfortunately, the action on the field was overshadowed by politics. There was a general sense before the game that much of America outside New England was rooting for the underdog Falcons. Or perhaps rooting against the Patriots. There are plenty of reasons to hate the Patriots. Their quarterback, Tom Brady, is too perfect, with his records and trophies and championship rings and supermodel wife. The coach, Bill Belichick, is a joyless curmudgeon. They win too much. They cheat too much. There were plenty of reasons to root for the Falcons. They were making their first appearance in the championship game, representing a city with only one title in all the major sports combined. And they weren’t the Patriots. But a major media theme in the days before the game seemed to be that we were supposed to be against the Patriots because Brady, Belichick

and owner Robert Kraft are friends with Donald Trump. Brady “stirred controversy,” we were told, because he once had a — gasp! — “Make America Great Again” hat in his locker. A national newspaper declared that Brady “has some explaining to do” about his friendship with the president. The hits kept on coming. Goodell was asked about the league’s stance on Trump’s executive order on immigration. Players and coaches got the same treatment. Then came kickoff. Surely now, we could focus on the action. Nope. When the Falcons took a big lead and looked like an easy winner, there were gleeful tweets about “that time that (inauguration boycotter) John Lewis’s team smashed Trump’s team in the Super Bowl.” And after the Falcons blew it: “Of course Pats win. This is a year when evil triumphs.” “At least the Falcons won the popular vote.” Even the ever-popular Super Bowl commercials — the reason some folks tune in to the game — got in on the act. Rather than hawking their wares through fun, creative ways, some virtue-signaling companies opted to lecture us. 84 Lumber presented the heart-tugging tale of a mother and daughter trying to enter the country illegally. Audi gave us an angst-ridden dad struggling whether to tell his daughter “that despite her education, her drive, her skills, her intelligence, she will automatically be valued as less than every man she ever meets.” After the game, Patriots’ tight end Martellus Bennett — who has made it clear he isn’t a Trump fan — was asked if he would attend the traditional White House gathering for the victors. “I’m not gonna go ... it is what it is. People know how I feel about it,” he said. But when the questions persisted, Bennett spoke for a country weary of those who politicize everything, even a football game. “I just won the Super Bowl. I don’t wanna talk about politics, I wanna talk about winning the Super Bowl.”

Hook, Line & Sinker Up-and-down weather pattern keeps February fishable By Skylar Walters

The up-and-down weather pattern that the month of February has shown so far continues to provide anglers with some fishing opportunities in what is normally the slowest and most mundane month of the year. The continued spring-like conditions with air temperatures reaching into the mid-toupper 70s and weak winds have allowed anglers to get out and enjoy some offshore time as well as the inshore variety. However, just as this report is being typed, the weather pattern is changing and calling for gale-force winds into the weekend, so the offshore fishing will probably be taking a break for a little while. Water temperatures are plenty warm for this time of year, reading in the mid-50s. Offshore, the boats looking for wahoo have been doing well with lots of fish in the 50-pound range being reported. Areas around the Steeples and Same Ole Hole have been producing when the boats can get out. Areas in the 20-mile range have been producing some very good bottom fishing for large black bass and grunts. Some bottom fishing anglers fishing out of the Southport area have been reporting schools of large red drum being found around 15 miles out. Of course, this is catch and release only and if targeting them, please make sure to use tackle large enough to get them to the boat quickly for a safe

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and healthy release. Some slot red drum and a few larger fish have been found by anglers knowing what to look for in the surf areas around Masons and Rich’s inlets. Large schools of fish can be found on the calmer days, which won’t be this week, unfortunately. Larger spoons and even cut bait soaked in the suds will work for these fish. The warmer water has kept the speckled trout action going although it’s a matter of finding them and getting them to bite. The deeper creeks and areas around mud banks and inlets are all probably holding some fish. If you can find them, live mud minnows are a hard bait to beat this time of year but artificial baits will also work, they just take more work and patience. Anglers are also enjoying some very good striped bass fishing in the Cape Fear River near downtown Wilmington. Areas along the waterfront, around the bridges and also the creek mouths are holding fish. Swimming plugs and bucktails both work. Just be sure to bring enough tackle and expect to lose some to the submerged structures you’ll encounter. All in all, if the warm weather continues to pay us a visit every few days, February may just shape up to be one of the better ones and get us through rather quickly to the month of March when things should start showing signs of progress.

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DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

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Allison Potter

NEWS DIRECTOR

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Allison Potter

ASSOCIATE EDITORS

DISTRIBUTION

Simon Gonzalez Susan Miller

Jim Rees

PRODUCTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN Cissy Russell

CONTRIBUTORS Johanna Ferebee Skylar Walters Carl Waters Andrew Wommack

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STAFF WRITER

Taylor Doss Rachel Logan

Terry Lane

Lumina News Since 2002, Lumina News has illuminated Wrightsville Beach with award-winning news, beautiful photography and insightful views of life on Wrightsville Beach. Lumina News is published weekly and is distributed to the public on and around Wrightsville Beach. Audited circulation 2,500. www.luminanews.com.

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“Praise be to Jesus, all Glory and Honor is Yours.”

Feb. 9–15, 2017

Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002

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Father Joe Vetter

wRev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor

209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471

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Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.;

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Early Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m.

ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH

Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Father Patrick A. Keane

Nursery provided.

1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m.

ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND EPISCOPAL

Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.,

The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector

1:30 p.m. en Español

101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034

Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m.

Tuesday Masses: 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH

Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

John McIntyre, senior pastor

Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682

followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m.

Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10:10-11 a.m.

BETH SIMCHA

Contemporary Service: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m.

MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATION Congregational Leader/ Rabbi Marty Schilsky

WRIGHTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST

7957 Market St.

CHURCH

Wilmington, N.C. 28411

Doug Lain, senior pastor

910-681-0117

4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471

Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday

Worship Services: 8:30, 9:45, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

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GOD IS THE GREATEST GIVER February 09 John 4:10, “Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.” JOHN 4:10 Jesus asked this woman for a drink of water, but it wasn’t water He was interested in. He wanted to give this woman eternal life. God is the greatest giver there ever was. He lives to give. When He asks something of us we can be assured that it is only so He can multiply it and give it back to us. God is not interested in the water we can give Him. We don’t have anything to offer God that He doesn’t already have. God wants us. And by asking us to give of our time and money or desires, He is really asking us to give ourselves. Many a person has walked away from God sad, like the rich young ruler because all they could think about was what they would have to give up (Mk. 10:22). All of our achievements and possessions are nothing compared to what God offers us in exchange. Just as Jesus turned this woman’s attention toward what He had to offer her, we need to focus our attention on what the Lord has given us in Christ. He is no fool who gives up what he can not keep to receive what he cannot lose.

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-256-6569 ext 100 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY THIS ACTION BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THE POWER AND AUTHORITY contained within that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Dora Mae Johnson, dated April 9, 2008 and recorded on April 14, 2008 in Book 5301 at Page 1357 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina. As a result of a default in the obligations contained within the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust and the failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein, the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust made demand to have the default cured, which was not met. Therefore, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Wilmington, County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the heretofore referenced Deed of Trust. Said sale will be a public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, at the usual place of sale at the New Hanover County Courthouse, Wilmington, North Carolina on February 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM. Address of property: 1414 Queen Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 Tax Parcel ID: R05410-013-017000 Present Record Owners: Heirs of Dora Mae Johnson The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of

five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. The successful bidder will be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and costs for recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, and other encumbrances. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids, as by law required. The sale will not confirm until there have been ten (10) consecutive days with no upset bids having been filed. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property, or if the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the bid deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the bid deposit. In either event, the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Trustee. Additional Notice Required for Residential Real Property with Less Than Fifteen (15) Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to 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 no 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. 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. Assistant/Deputy Clerk of Superior Court Albertelli Law Partners North Carolina, P.A., Substitute Trustee Albertelli Law Partners North Carolina, P.A. Michael L., Attorney N.C. Bar Number 37066 205 Regency Executive Park Drive Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28217 T: 704-970-0391 2/2 and 2/9/2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the ESTATE OF JAMES ROBERT REESE, JR., deceased of Wilmington, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 1ST day of May, 2017, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 110 Foxwood Lane, Wilmington NC 28409. This the 26th day of January, 2017. Yvonne Lynne Scanlon, Administrator Estate of james robert reese jr. James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Lee Roy Armstrong, Jr., 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 Jill L. Peters Kaess, 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 28th day of April, 2017, 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 26th day of January, 2017. Joyce S. Armstrong, Executor of the Estate of Lee Roy Armstrong, Jr. Jill L. Peters Kaess Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2017

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Muriel Mace 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 Jerry A. Mannen, Jr., Resident Process Agent, at 102 N. Fifth Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401, on or before May 6, 2017 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 4th day of February, 2017. Neil Small Executor of the Estate of Muriel Mace Jerry A. Mannen, Jr. YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23/2017 Notice to Creditors Having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Angelo A. Carnevale, deceased, of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 4th day of May 2017, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 216 North 29th Street, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405. This the 2nd day of February,

2017. Robert Kincaid, Executor of the Estate of Angelo A. Carnevale 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Cleveland Jarrett 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 11th day of May 2017, 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 9th day of February, 2017. Quanna Welch, Administrator 568 Silver Spoon Lane Elgin, SC 29045 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2/2017 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 Edna Frances Woodcock 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

11th day of May 2017, 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 9th day of February, 2017. Kirt Woodcock, Executor 1440 Hot Rod Lane Supply, NC 28462 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2/2017

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