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March 19–25, 2015

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Protest postpones tree trimming Residents offer to hire independent arborist

Aldermen approve stricter boat rental regulations

By Miriah Hamrick

By Emmy Errante

Staff Writer

Scheduled trimming of the remaining two trees on Live Oak Drive by Duke Energy and Pennsylvania-headquartered contractor Asplundh Tree Expert Co. was temporarily halted the morning of March 18 by a peaceful protest of more than a dozen local residents. Crews tried to finish maintenance on Live Oak Drive around 7:30 a.m., but left after residents refused to disband two hours later. JoEtta Cobb, 117 Live Oak Drive resident, held her seat within one tree’s branches to prevent crews from working. “We are protesting the way the trees have been trimmed, that they are mutilating the trees, that they don’t have to be cut back n See trimming Page 5

Staff photo by Allison Potter

JoEtta Cobb sits in one of the last two live oak trees to be trimmed in the median of Live Oak Drive Wednesday, March 18.

A decision by the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen March 12 gives town leaders the power to regulate boat rentals through the town’s conditional use permitting process. Wrightsville Beach is currently home to several boat rentals, and Scott Weismantel hopes to open his own business, nationwide franchise Carefree Boat Club, on Salisbury Street. But when he applied with the town for a license to operate in January 2015, town staff realized boat rentals are not a permitted use in that zoning district, which also encompasses businesses along Old Causeway Drive, and Keel, Short and Marina streets. n See boat Page 5

Grant to fund Coral Wrightsville Beach Marathon traffic advisory Drive sidewalk for Sunday, March 22 By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

“I think we all are in agreement that [a sidewalk] is needed there,” Mayor Bill Blair said after the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen’s discussion of a proposed Coral Drive sidewalk during its March 12 meeting. In 2014, the town received a $292,000 Surface Transportation Project-Direct Apportionment (STP-DA) grant from the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO). Since the transportation project for which the grant was originally intended was not feasible, the board voted March 12 to instruct town manager Tim Owens to ask the WMPO to transfer the funds to the sidewalk project. Surveying, engineering and constructing the sidewalk would take no more than $150,000, Owens said, so the rest of the money will be returned to the WMPO. The initial sketch showed the sidewalk, which will run along the eastern side of the two-lane road, extending nearly 15 feet from the pavement into the N. C. Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) right-of-way. The sidewalk itself would be five feet wide and it would be separated from the road by a 9- or 10-foot grassy area graded into a shallow swale. Owens said the proposed design would improve safety and drainage, two of the main issues along Coral Drive. n See sidewalk Page 5

From 6:10 a.m. until 9:40 a.m., the northern lane of the Heide Trask Drawbridge will be closed for runners March 22. The southern lane will be reserved for vehicular traffic coming on and off the island. Flaggers will control traffic flow switching from eastbound to westbound as needed. Salisbury Street will be closed from its intersection with Causeway Drive to North Lumina Avenue and all traffic will be diverted to Causeway Drive. This closure is also effective from 6:10-9:40 a.m. From 4:45 until 6:15 a.m. runners will be shuttled from Mayfaire Town Center to the marathon starting line staging area on Wrightsville Beach Town Hall campus in front of the old fire station. Running east on West Salisbury Street, half and full marathon runners will turn south on North Lumina Avenue and turn west on Causeway Drive, crossing the Heide Trask Drawbridge toward the mainland. All runners are expected off the beach by 9:40 a.m.

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Duties converge, conflict in transparency efforts

Historic preservation

By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

N.C. Department of Cultural Resources secretary Susan Kluttz talks about the importance of historic preservation tax credits Friday, March 13, at Outdoor Equipped in downtown Wilmington. Elected officials in attendance during the press conference included New Hanover County commissioners Jonathan Barfield, from left, and Rob Zapple, Wilmington City Council members Kevin O’Grady and Laura Padgett and Mayor Bill Saffo. ~ Allison Potter

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Police officers and deputies can benefit from transparency and public confidence in local law enforcement, but when some efforts to maintain open operations instead endanger officers, agency leaders say they must make tough decisions. In observance of Sunshine Week, an annual weeklong initiative coordinated to raise awareness about open government and public access to information, Lumina News talked to local agencies about how goals of transparency and officer protection overlap in some measures, like body-worn cameras and encrypted radio transmissions. Wrightsville Beach Police Chief Dan House said he strives for transparency by providing information to the media whenever possible and creating opportunities for the public to ask questions and express concerns during quarterly Chat-with-the-Chief events. “I believe in being open. I believe in being honest, as far as what we’re doing. I think it’s important, and if you talk to our public, our public has a lot of confidence in our agency. I think it’s because of those things,” House said. New Hanover County Sheriff Ed McMahon also said he aims to keep operations as open as possible to build trust in the community and hold the agency accountable. A gradual effort to outfit all n See transparency Page 5

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March 19–25, 2015

Double waterfront lot granted stormwater variance

By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

The Wrightsville Beach Board of Adjustment granted Christopher Parker a variance to build his home closer to the water than the town’s stormwater ordinance allows due to the property’s peculiar northern shoreline. Parker presented his plans during

the March 12 board meeting to build a house for his family at No. 1 Auditorium Drive, a vacant lot beside the Causeway Bridge. The nonconforming definition applies to the lot’s narrow width. The town requires structures be built at least 30 feet from the highwater line. An outfall pipe beneath the bridge has caused the shoreline to erode, allowing water

from Banks Channel to encroach along the northern perimeter of the lot. The northern shoreline, formed by the outfall pipe, would prevent Parker from building his home in line with the other houses to the south. Stormwater runoff is the main concern with building impervious surfaces too close to the water. The town’s stormwater manager,

Jonathan Babin, said Parker is taking measures to ensure his home won’t cause polluted stormwater to run into Banks Channel. “By installing a new bulkhead, he’s corrected any old erosion problems — or new erosions problems — that might have been on the property,” Babin said. “And he’s not changed the flow of the outfall of stormwater that’s coming

Wrightsville sand-funding fixes in progress By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

Efforts are underway by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to complete reports that could impact the future of federal funding for Wrightsville Beach’s coastal storm damage reduction, or beach renourishment, project. New Hanover County Shore Protection Coordinator Layton Bedsole updated the Wilmington-New Hanover Port, Waterway and Beach Commission on the Corps’ plans during a March 11 meeting. The first step, he said, is completing an updated benefit-cost ratio for the project, analyzing the amount of money spent and the amount of potential damages avoided by rebuilding Wrightsville’s strand every four years. Modeling is scheduled to begin in March to further analyze the project’s costs, which totaled around $9 million in 2014, and the benefits, which include recreation and reduced erosion and floodplain damage. The Corps plans to finish the benefit-cost ratio in August or September and send a final economic report up the Corps’ chain of command by early 2016, in time to request funds for the next

scheduled storm mitigation project in 2018. The Wrightsville project is federally authorized — eligible to receive federal financial assistance that has historically totaled 65 percent of the project cost. The benefit-cost ratios are expected to influence whether the federal government awards contribute funds for future projects. The report will cost about $333,000 to complete. Under a cost-share agreement like the one in place for the renourishment project, the federal government will pay 65 percent of the total cost, with the N.C. Division of Water Resources and the local room occupancy tax splitting the remaining 35 percent, about $58,000 each. The benefit-cost ratio will later be factored into the validation report, a tool needed to address a maximum project cost outlined in Section 902 of the 1986 Water Resources Development Act that limits the cost of the project to $34.5 million over its 50-year authorization. Federal, state and local costs to complete seven projects since 1986 have totaled about $22 million, leaving a little more than $12 million to last through 2036 — enough

to pay for projects in 2018 and 2022 only before the fund is depleted. Bedsole said stakeholders from the county and Wrightsville Beach have expressed concern to the Corps about completing the report by 2016, when the next Water Resources Development Act, a bill passed by Congress every few years outlining upcoming coastal management project needs, is expected. U.S. Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., has confirmed a 2016 bill could include a fix for the Wrightsville Beach cost cap. “We’d love to be able to get all this done to include it in a 2016 Water Resources Development Act,” Bedsole said. The Corps is waiting to tackle the validation report until the benefit-cost ratio is further underway. If the validation report is not complete in time for a 2016 bill, a solution could be secured as late as 2021, Bedsole noted. “We’ve got that much time to get that [Section] 902 [cap] increased. The sooner we get it increased, the better we are. It is critical, but we’ve got a little bit of time,” Bedsole said.

out of the DOT pipe.” Furthermore, Babin said, Parker had agreed to capture 100 percent of stormwater runoff from his property in filtration trenches. The ordinance was also intended to protect the marsh grass, Parker added, and the previous bulkhead had prevented any marsh grass from growing around that location. Board members felt comfortable granting Parker an exception to the rule because his lot is a unique situation on the island. There are no other areas in town where an outfall pipe has so dramatically affected the highwater line. Mayor Bill Blair also expressed confidence in the landscape architect Parker entrusted to engineer the stormwater system. “You’ve hired a guy in Frank Braxton who I’ve actually had a lot of experience with,” Blair said.

“His figures are accurate and the way he would approach it would be beneficial to the beach.” Board members agreed enforcing the 30-foot setback in this case would impose an unnecessary hardship on Parker. If his residence is set further back he would not enjoy the same views as his neighbors and his home wouldn’t have an adequate buffer from the bridge noise. “The spirit of the rule is to protect Banks Channel,” chair Darryl Mills said. “The evidence in front of us is that they’ve designed a system that will do so, that it will capture the water.” Parker must now undergo a review by the Coastal Resources Commission before bringing his project before town staff once more for final approvals. email emmy@luminanews.com

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City council nixes Airlie Road parking lot expansion By Cullen Lea Intern

Wilmington City Council denied a possible land development on Airlie Road, and approved another near the intersection of Greenville Loop Road and Oleander Drive. Council members convened Tuesday, March 17 to vote on the ordinances that would impact Wilmington and Wrightsville Sound communities. Councilwoman Laura Padgett motioned to deny an ordinance for a district rezoning to expand and improve an existing nonconforming commercial parking area to add three single-family residential buildings and one garage apartment located at 1303 Airlie Road and a fraction of 1308 Airlie Road. The ordinance was continued from the March 3 city council meeting. Located directly across from Dockside Restaurant and Marina, the proposed area would be paved

to accommodate 95 parking spaces and improve traffic, public safety and noise pollution. However, the Airlie community voiced their concerns over property devaluation and pushing a commercial appearance. The motion to deny passed unanimously. “My sense of the community is that they have anxiety about changing this land,” Padgett said. “I don’t see that we can fix the constraints of the property without losing a great deal of ambience of the neighborhood. Even putting lighting in it turns it into something more commercial looking.” Padgett suggested council support the preservation of Airlie Road’s west side for residential development while the east would remain commercial. Residents considered the proposed parking lot an encroachment into their neighborhood and signed a validated petition against it. Councilman Kevin O’Grady seconded the

motion to deny, citing the petition. The applicant for the ordinance referred to the support of Dockside owners as well as its improvement on parking in the narrow area, cleanliness and public safety. However the community continued its stance against the expansion of the parking lot into 1303 Airlie Road. “First of all we’re not here in opposition of The Dockside Restaurant or . . . trying to interfere with their business,” said Brady Semmel, representing a group of Airlie residents. “We are in opposition of this rezoning proposal. We live with the parking lot already there and don’t want to see it expand into 1303.” Councilman Neil Anderson questioned the residents about weighing the proposed benefits of the rezoning, yet they didn’t budge. “You aren’t voting tonight to decide if The Dockside Restaurant

continues to operate,” Semmel said. “You are voting on a commercial parking lot in a residential district.” It was noted the ordinance for rezoning could be proposed again after it was amended. The rezoning of 26.25 acres located at 6120 Oleander Drive, near the intersection of Greenville Loop Road, to alter nearly six acres of office buildings to community businesses and reducing their size included 20 acres to be developed as 123 residential units was presented to council for approval. Councilmembers emphasized the importance of traffic improvements, mentioning the danger of the intersection, pedestrian safety and congestion at night. The applicants agreed substantial changes would have to be made and the ordinance was approved unanimously.

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Vacationers lured with new beach branding By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

Wrightsville Beach hotel owners report a critical drop in business during the shoulder season and offseason. To bring tourists to the beach during those times, the town’s advertising agency Clean Design has to know who the target audience is, what times of year to market and what message to communicate. The Wrightsville Beach Marketing Advisory Committee met Tuesday, March 17 to attempt to answer those questions. Committee members suggested marketing aimed toward females, who they said were typically the ones planning the family vacations. But committee member Lisa Weeks pointed out that is a broad target audience. “A female can wear a lot of different hats,” Weeks said, “She can be a mom, scheduling spring break, she can want a girls’ weekend. We’re still targeting that same person but recognizing the fact that she could be planning several different kinds of trips.” Clean Design media lead Tom Hickey told the committee to keep in mind the broader the target audience, the more thinly stretched its limited marketing budget would be. Clean Design brand strategist Travis Conte said marketing campaigns in the shoulder seasons should target baby boomers rather than families who would be constricted by their children’s school schedules. However, the marketing committee also discussed moving toward a year-round brand awareness campaign rather than just advertising during the shoulder seasons. Again, Hickey pointed out the relatively small budget with which they are working. “The challenge is we have this budget that we focused in four months of the year,” he said. “Now what we’re asking that same budget to do is cover 12 months. ... We have to focus. ... We’re trying to do too many things with too little money.” Committee members asked Clean Design to pursue more of a yearround campaign conserving money in the summer when attracting tourists is much less of an issue. The committee also talked about moving away from marketing the beach for its accessibility. The current tagline reads, “Easy to get here, easier to stay.” The message was originally created because much of the advertising runs in Raleigh, and to many of those residents Wrightsville Beach is a day trip. But the hotel owners don’t benefit from day-trippers, committee members pointed out. To attract more long-term vacationers they said the beach should be marketed as a stunning destination. In addition to a new tagline, Conte said a new creative direction would employ eye-catching visuals to emphasize the beach’s scenery. “You would need a lot more high-quality photography and video ... so if it is all about this visual beauty we have to show that. It costs money but it’s worth it,” Conte said. email emmy@luminanews.com

March 19–25, 2015

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For The Record Question and photographs by Cullen Lea.

What is something new you are going to try this spring?

Brad Barth with Colton and Copley Wilmington, N.C. “I’m going to be running a half marathon and I’ve been using the Wrightsville Beach Loop to train. I’m trying to stay in shape and be a good role model for my children.”

Kate Fetzer

Claire Walters

Dave Walters

Dakota Morgan

“I just started playing tennis and I won my first match last Saturday. I spend a lot of time with my kids and I needed a hobby. My husband and I like to play.”

“I will continue to train for a 10k I want to run in the summer. I’ve been running hard all winter. I enjoy running and I want to run more events in the future.”

“I’m going to try planting grape vines in Michigan. I want to see which ones will grow and thrive. I’m not sure which ones will work in the cold.”

“I want to get a good-paying job. I’m currently in the Army so I’d like to get some bartending work for the supplementary income.”

Wilmington, N.C.

Brighton, Mich.

Citizens, officials envision future through maps

Brighton, Mich.

Raleigh, N.C.

IMPORTANT DATES Friday, March 20

By Miriah Hamrick

New Hanover County Board of Commissioners budget meeting, 8 a.m., New Hanover County Executive Development Center, Oleander Room

Staff Writer

The future of development in Wilmington and New Hanover County was on display for local citizens to see and shape at the New Hanover County Executive Development Center on March 11. Community members talked with each other and representatives from the city and county as they studied a series of colorful maps showing where and how the area could grow during the next 25 years. Scattered across the maps were sticky notes with thoughts and suggestions from the public; feedback planners will incorporate into separate but concurrent comprehensive planning processes underway by the city and county. The county population is expected to double between 2010 and 2040, and the ongoing opportunity for citizens to contribute to the plans is a way to proactively influence how local leaders approach the issue, said Christine Hughes, senior long-range planner for the city. “Wilmington is a desirable place to live. It’s likely going to continue to be a desirable place to live. How can we really accommodate a growing population? Realistically, what level of change are we going to accept, and where? That’s the kind of feedback we’d really like to get,” Hughes said. The chance to contribute to the plans before they are adopted is a “golden opportunity” to direct the course of future development, agreed county long-range planner Jennifer Rigby. “This is the vision for the next 25 years. I think everybody should have a stake in how we grow and develop over the next 25 years,” Rigby said. City planners considered the existing character and development of areas across Wilmington and solicited public input to create multi-layered maps, which detail potential places where mixed-use development, transportation improvements, green spaces and more could be on the horizon. Mixed-use centers could be designed to serve as regional hubs, Hughes said, or scaled to benefit the immediate neighborhood. The

Monday, March 23 N.C. Holiday Flotilla Committee meeting 6 p.m., N.C. Holiday Flotilla office Wednesday, March 25 New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority Board meeting 5:30 p.m., County Government Center, Lucie Harrell Conference Room Staff photo by Allison Potter

Bradley Schuler of the New Hanover County Planning and Inspections department talks with Laura Williams during a public review of growth strategies maps for the county and the city of Wilmington Wednesday, March 11 at the county Executive Development Center.

mixed-use development planned for the Wrightsville Sound area, along Wrightsville Avenue between Military Cutoff Road and the Heide Trask Drawbridge, would be neighborhood-focused, compared to more regionally developed mixed-use around Mayfaire. “You don’t necessarily need a 50,000-squarefoot Walmart, but a grocery store, some office space, a dry cleaner, that sort of thing that reaches the neighborhood,” Hughes said. “The idea behind mixed-use is that we can try to reduce our traffic congestion, improve our air quality, and we can help give citizens the walkable communities they told us they want by integrating these uses.” Connecting communities to services through mixed-use development could help prepare transportation infrastructure for growth, both Hughes and Rigby said — an issue especially pressing in the city, where the lack of buildable land requires more difficult and expensive retrofit projects. Allowing only residential or commercial use in areas, the practice employed in the county’s current zoning ordinance, requires more land and encourages more traffic on

the roads, Rigby agreed, while allowing multiple uses creates a more connected, complete community. “By clustering development together, we are really focusing on the idea of a complete community, a community that has a place for everyone and everything,” Rigby said. Castle Hayne, Monkey Junction, Ogden and Porters Neck are among county areas that could see more mixed-use development, as envisioned in the future land use maps displayed during the March 11 meeting. The city maps will remain online and available for public comment for 30 days, when Hughes said the city will shift focus to a final policy framework to accompany the maps, the last leg of the planning process. The county maps also remain available for public review and public comment, Rigby said. Both plans are slated for completion by late summer, when they will come before the Wilmington City Council and the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners for approval and adoption. email miriah@luminanews.com

Weekend Police Report March 13 Arrests • Leah Marlena Sander was arrested for driving while impaired, operating a motor vehicle after consuming under 21 years old, speeding and false identification. • Neil Cameron Simpson was arrested for driving while impaired, possession of paraphernalia, lane control violation and speeding. • Kevin Wayne Perillo was arrested for driving while impaired, operating a motor vehicle after consuming under 21 years old, careless and reckless driving and speeding.

Citations

• Brandon Mark McDonnell received a citation for failure to notify officer of handgun, failure to notify sheriff of address change for concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit. • Leah Marlena Sander received a citation for driving while impaired, operating a motor vehicle after consuming under 21 years old, speeding and false identification. • Neil Cameron Simpson received a citation for driving while impaired, possession of paraphernalia, lane control violation and speeding. • Kevin Wayne Perillo received a citation for driving while impaired, operating a motor vehicle after consuming under 21 years old, careless and reckless driving and speeding.

BEACH BLOTTER Bump the pump The morning of Monday, March 9, officers were notified someone drove a car into the fence surrounding a pump station owned by Cape Fear Public Utility Authority at 7214 Wrightsville Ave. The accident caused $2,000 worth of damage but no suspect was found.

On the run Around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, neighbors notified officers of a break in at 920 Water St. When officers arrived, 25-year-old Stevan Hess ran from the house and tried to escape. When police caught him he told the officers he was a heroin addict and he broke into the house to steal something to sell and buy more drugs. He was arrested, charged with felony breaking and entering and given a $7,500 bond. No one was home at the time of the break in.

Unwanted attention Shortly after midnight Thursday, March 12, 25-year-old John Andrew Duvall reported being hit by a man at the Holiday Inn Resort. Duvall — who was intoxicated — told officers he was leaving the downtown district walking on North Lumina Avenue when he saw two women in the hotel’s hot tub and decided to join them. A man who was with the women punched him. The suspects left before officers could apprehend them.

• Driving while impaired, operating a motor vehicle after consuming under 21 years old, speeding and false identification were reported. • Driving while impaired was reported.

March 14 Citations • Joseph Samuel Oots received a citation for an expired registration.

Warning Tickets • Jeremy Neil Errickson received a warning ticket for speeding.

March 15 Citations • Ryan McGann Toomey received a citation for an expired registration and inspection violation. • Ryan McGann Toomey received a citation for a failure to carry a driver’s license.

Warning Tickets • Robert Leslie Arnold IV received a warning ticket for speeding and stop sign violation.

Reports

• A failure to notify of CCW and failure to notify sheriff of an address change for a CCW permit were reported.

• Haley J. Alber reported a collision release.

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Editorial/Opinion My thoughts By Pat Bradford

Today could be the day I get arrested. Granted, I have managed to stay on the right side of the law all my life, but there comes a time when you just have to say no, not on my watch. It may be my day to take a stand for something I believe in, with all of me, not just my ink pen. This is in direct conflict with my ethics as a journalist. We, in the fourth estate, are charged with maintaining neutrality, not getting involved, not forming for or against opinions, and I have so blown that in this. Wrightsville’s most picturesque street has become a casualty of the power company. Driving back to work Tuesday afternoon from Live Oak Drive, I actually felt ill. Walking under the native live oak trees that were there before the first house, seeing how the trees have been mutilated in the name of “maintaining the power lines,” I fought back tears. I was not alone; former mayor David Cignotti who lives on Live Oak, and a host of his neighbors, are hopping mad. Mad enough to do something out of the ordinary. So am I. I don’t live on that street, but, this morning at 7 a.m., I considered my options. One of the questions I mulled: am I prepared to climb up into a tree to draw attention to this way of doing things that needs to be changed? Before I left the house on foot, I donned jeans, a hoodie, and warm, thick socks and boots with thick rubber soles I could climb in. I thought about pulling a chain and lock out of a tool box in the garage. Before the Asplundh and Duke trucks arrived and got into position, JoEtta Cobb went home and came back with a ladder and was quickly in a tree. Architect Mike Sayed soon loaned her his work hard hat and reflective safety vest. More residents of Live Oak Drive and Harbor Island began to gather in the divided median. They came to protect the two trees on the historic street that had not yet been “trimmed” by Duke’s contractor. The temp began to drop and the wind picked up and it was cold. Not long after, Ari Miller-Sisson was up the tree with Cobb. Up the street in front of Wrightsville Methodist, Duke and Asplundh vehicles gathered, workers milled, truck engines running. The battle lines were drawn. While fully vested in trying to avert disfigurement to the town’s heritage treescape, Mayor Bill Blair said Tuesday, “Duke is going to do what Duke is going to do.” On Wednesday he told me, “Do what you need to do.” The initial Wrightsville tree “trimming” began well enough Tuesday morning on South Harbor Island’s Live Oak Drive; Blair and town manager Tim Owens had been in close contact for weeks with Duke’s representatives, including John Elliott, making the town’s wishes clear. Blair and Owens expressed some degree of confidence that the contractors understood the town’s appreciation of its

heritage trees. And to their credit, the live oak “trimming,” while serious, was done with some degree of restraint on the southern end of the median. But as the day waned, the subcontractor tore into one cluster of trees. When they had finished, the damage to the formerly heavily shaded divided median came close to making me cry. Cignotti called it the St. Patrick’s Day Massacre. One trunk in a dual trunk had been completely cut away with a lateral cut, leaving what remained looking like trees you see in war zone pictures: stick trunks with few broken branches left, only a handful of leaves. Asplundh and Duke quit work for the day before they got to the two northernmost trees on the median, both with full canopies. Early Wednesday they came back again to continue, but residents were having none of it. Before long Owens arrived, followed by a police officer and then the chief. Mayor Blair, in Charlotte for a meeting, had the meeting cancelled and headed home. Residents were resolute. They offered up a plan to pay a private contractor to properly trim the two remaining trees and let Duke come inspect to see if they were done to the power company’s specifications. A spokesman for Duke declined. Phones and social media blew up all over town. State Reps. Ted Davis Jr., Rick Catlin, Susi Hamilton and Sen. Michael Lee were contacted, seeking help. The crews departed but residents were told they would return. It was implied residents could be arrested if they continued to interfere. While the residents’ offer to pony up the cost to trim the two remaining live oaks on their street would solve the immediate need, it does not deal with the bigger picture — Duke’s heavy hand with trees. The plan is to cut tree limbs and branches away from power lines and transformers on all the town’s streets, including the well treed South Harbor Island streets, plus North Channel, as well as the heritage live oaks on the Loop. The danger is great to the town’s beloved and unique beauty. The broader issue is, why is Duke allowed to do whatever it wants in the name of maintenance, or generating electricity? From poisoning rivers and wells to mauling heritage trees, no one, it seems, has the power to stop Duke Energy or its subcontractors. Holding the state in a tight-fisted grip, beholden to none, Duke enjoys an absolute monopoly. How it is that one entity has so much control? Every other body, from towns to the state government, not to mention citizens, has absolutely no say in what Duke does, regardless of how grievous. When do we get to the tipping point when enough is enough?

Letters to the Editor Compound correction

carbon. This is a basic fact taught in high school chemistry. Having advanced degrees in physical chemistry, I can speak with authority on this subject. I strongly recommend that you use the correct terminology corresponding with the laws of nature in future articles. You should more properly state that chlorine, a disinfecting agent combines with organic compounds containing bromine to form trihalomethane. I look forward to your response.

Over the past weeks, you continue to publish a factual error in your stories relating to the drinking water quality in Wrightsville Beach. Specifically, your article as published states: “THMs form when chlorine, a disinfecting agent, mixes with organic compounds such as bromine...”. Both chlorine and bromine are distinct chemical agents out of 116 unique chemical elements in the chemical periodic table. Bromine IS NOT a compound. Elements of the periodic table combine to form compounds. Methane is an organic compound formed by the combination of the elements hydrogen and

Stephen L. Morris BE, MS, MBA Wilmington, NC

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the way Duke insists on doing it. They have abused our trust. They have lied to us about how they are going to handle this,” Cobb said. “I’m not going to leave until we make sure we have the opportunity to do it correctly.” Crews began trimming the limbs of live oaks estimated to range in age from 75 to 100 years old on the southern portion of the Live Oak Drive median March 17, near its intersection with Lindy Lane, where residents said the work successfully cleared limbs away from power lines while maintaining a good deal of the aesthetic value of the trees. But around 3 p.m., when crews approached the last stand of trees in the northern portion of the median, residents said they watched the approach become less balanced. Residents later refered to the tree-trimming work as the St. Patrick’s Day Massacre. Live Oak Drive resident Colin Eagles’ voice cracked as he examined the de-limbed trees in the median in front of his house the afternoon of March 17. Like other residents who live nearby, Eagles said he felt deceived. “I feel like what they’ve done out here is to an extent necessary, to an extent totally unnecessary. I don’t like it. I don’t like the way we were treated by Duke. I feel like we were patronized, and when we weren’t looking, they took advantage of us,” Eagles said. Eagles said he and his wife built their home at 102 Live Oak Drive to take advantage of the view the trees provided. With part of the low-hanging live oak canopy cut away, Eagles wondered if the value of his house and his neighbors’ houses will drop. “My concern as a property owner is that this significantly reduces the value of properties on Live Oak Drive. If you live on Wrightsville Beach and you can’t afford waterfront, this is the nicest view in town,” Eagles said. To ensure safe and reliable

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To bring not just Weismantel’s proposed business but two others, Reliant Marine and Nauti Times Boat Rentals, in compliance with town rules, the aldermen had to amend town ordinances to either allow rentals as a permitted use or conditional use. A permitted use would simply require the rentals to receive a permit from town staff. But aldermen opted for the conditional use, meaning all boat rental operations must apply for a conditional use permit. The application process

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patrol deputies with body-worn cameras is one way the sheriff’s office plans to ensure transparency, McMahon said. “It’s going to be a way we can open ourselves up and hold ourselves accountable. There are no secrets. When we’re on official business, when we’re on a call, we’ve got a camera on. Everybody sees it,” McMahon said. After about six months of research and planning, the first round of deputies will soon begin adding a small camera, affixed at the upper torso, to their daily uniform. Deputies can benefit from wearing the cameras, McMahon said, which encourage both officers and civilians to be on their best behavior. Footage captured by the camera can also help establish officer compliance when complaints are filed, said sheriff’s office spokesperson Lt. J. Brewer. “Without a camera, it’s my word against yours. The camera puts you there: audio, video, the whole bit. So it’s really going to help,” Brewer said. “All of our officers are trying to do the best

service, Duke Energy spokesperson Meghan Musgraves said the utility employs a directional pruning method when maintaining limbs around power lines, which protects the trees’ health while directing future growth away from lines. Individual trees may be trimmed differently based on the species and how close it is to the power line, Musgraves said. Some trees on Live Oak Drive are fuller and taller and require heavier cuts to both protect lines and the trees’ health, she added. Crews left March 17 shortly after residents began complaining about the work, and when they returned at 7:30 a.m. the next morning, residents huddled around the last two trees in the median and refused to allow work to continue. Town manager Tim Owens, flanked by Wrightsville Beach Police Chief Dan House and Capt. P. Burdette, soon served as a liaison between the treetrimming crew and residents, trying to find middle ground. Owens tried to explain that trees in question were more aggressively trimmed because of the size and spread of their canopy, but residents refused to trust the utility’s plan and requested the opportunity to hire an independent arborist to clear the remaining limbs to Duke’s specifications.

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Clockwise from top left: Wrightsville Beach Town Manager Tim Owens, right, speaks to Durwood Sykes and Barbara Eagles about the tree trimming on Live Oak Drive Wednesday, March 18. Residents of Live Oak Drive begin to gather in the median of the road to protect the last two trees from being trimmed. The view from a branch of a tree in the Live Oak Drive median shows the trimming that was done Tuesday, March 17. Forester Richard Olson, left, points out cuts made on the live oaks to Wrightsville Beach Town Manager Tim Owens and Police Chief Dan House.

Around 8:45 a.m., Owens told the crowd it had to move the protest to the streets to allow crews to start working by 9:15 a.m., or he suggested they could be forcibly removed. The residents stood their ground.

“Citizens have a right to protest, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do. We’re going to use our freedom of expression, guaranteed under the First Amendment of the Constitution, to stay out here and protest. And

these people can go somewhere else, and if they want to come in here and you guys are going to haul us off, then go ahead and get your wagon,” Eagles said. After another set of negotiations between Owens and Duke

employees on-site, the crews agreed to leave for the day. A conversation is underway between senior Duke officials and town representatives to find an agreement all parties find suitable.

allows residents to voice opinions during public hearings and the board to set specific conditions by which the businesses must comply. Director of planning and parks Tony Wilson said the planning board could set conditions limiting the number of boats on site, setting a minimum age for captains and requiring boater competency on the water. Town attorney John Wessell said the town would be able to revoke the permit if the conditions were violated. The board favored the stricter regulations because of safety concerns expressed by residents.

“Your experience out on the water around Wrightsville Beach in the past years… [there is] more not very capable, or very safe traffic,” resident Neil Briggi said. “It might force people who are currently practicing to come before you and do their business a different way, but we’ll all be better off for it.” Weismantel said his business has numerous safety measures in place, like requiring boaters to pass an on-the-water test. He also won’t allow anyone younger than 26 years old to operate his boats, a condition of which board members and residents both approved.

If the board holds other boat rentals in town to that standard, it will affect Reliant Marine, which allows its boats to be captained by those 18 and older. Owner Marty Foerster argued age is not a definitive indicator of a captain’s competence. He said all of his customers undergo on-the-water training specifically tailored based on the customer’s prior experience and the conditions they might encounter where and when they captain a Reliant Marine vessel. “Just because a person is 50 years old it doesn’t mean they know how to operate a boat,” he

said during a March 17 phone interview. “We have 18- or 20-year-olds we have personally trained . . . and we know they’re better than most people out there. . . . You don’t know their abilities until you’ve actually been there on that boat and seen them grab the wheel, take the throttle, use the channel markers . . . that’s what counts.” Nauti Times Boat Rentals owner Jeff Hughes also emphasized the importance of a boater’s experience over their age. During a March 18 phone interview he said his customers must be 21 years old to captain a boat but he

added he does not rent to anyone with less than five years’ boating experience. During a March 17 phone interview, Wilson said the town hasn’t set a specific time limit for the three boat rentals to turn in CUP applications but it could, if the businesses don’t appear to be moving forward with the process. He said if Reliant Marine and Nauti Times Boat Rentals turn in their applications soon, their permits will be considered, along with Carefree Boat Club’s, during the April 7 planning board meeting.

they can and they deal with terrible situations frequently. So to give them this tool that will aid them, that will help them, is just common sense.” The Wilmington Police Department has outfitted officers who work on foot and frequently engage with the public for about a year. Body cameras have been a part of every Wrightsville Beach police officer’s uniform since 2012. House said the early adoption was spurred by an uptick in public complaints after officers on beach patrol stepped up enforcement of town ordinances on the strand. “We weren’t trying to pioneer anything,” House said. “... Since it was a huge change from what the average beachgoer was used to, a lot of people were angry about it and we started to get a lot of complaints.” Without the cameras, addressing each complaint required a lot of time, House said — time that was largely freed up after the officers started wearing cameras. “It was great because a complaint would come in, we’d pull the video feed, and almost instantly, we were able to clear those complaints rather than sometimes putting days of investigative work into solving a

complaint. It made it really easy,” House said. As long as footage shot using a body-worn camera is not flagged as evidence for an ongoing investigation, the files are considered public record and available by request from all three agencies. Since early 2014, radio transmissions — which the WPD and the sheriff’s office have encrypted, or made unintelligible on scanners by scrambling the sounds — are also available through public records request. Both agencies cited officer safety as their motivation behind encryption. McMahon said it was a hard decision to make. “It was a big pill for me to swallow at first. Why would I want to encrypt it? Why would I not want people to hear? But when we started having our officers targeted, our officers threatened . . . I saw the danger there, and any time it comes down to officer safety, that’s where I have to draw the line,” McMahon said. Concerns about interoperability and across-agency communications initially forced the WBPD to consider encryption, House said, before an alternate solution was discovered: the channel Wrightsville

officers use to communicate with other agencies is encrypted, but the main dispatch channel remains open. “We figured we were going to have to, but then once we found out we could just encrypt those individual channels, we chose to do that instead,” House said. The same issues that motivated other agencies to encrypt are not as relevant in Wrightsville Beach, House said. “They had a legitimate need. We just don’t have those same issues here, and it hadn’t been a problem,” House said. WPD spokesperson Linda Rawley said encryption has eliminated some of the threats to officer security that motivated the switch. “We don’t get the interference, and certainly we feel more secure in our radio transmissions when other folks aren’t able to pick it up, especially suspects and criminals,” Rawley said. Brewer said most of the opposition to encryption came from the media, which has historically used scanners as a reporting tool. “We weren’t encrypting to restrain the media, or govern them in any way. That’s just a side effect,” Brewer said.

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Alderwoman Lisa Weeks said, as a North Harbor Island resident herself, she agreed with the public’s concerns over losing landscaping and parking. She wondered if the NCDOT would accept less separation between sidewalk and road since the speed limit on Coral Drive is only 25 mph. “I’m optimistic we can work with them on that,” she said. “If we can’t, then a lot of us complain that road is not very attractive so we could do some vegetation between the sidewalk and street to make a nice vegetation buffer.” Owens said once the area has been surveyed, the town would hold an open house so residents can voice their concerns about the sidewalk design directly to the engineer. Blair agreed the open house would help the town come to a good compromise to meet the needs of residents on both sides of the issue. “Even when my kids walked down that street I wished [the sidewalk] had been there,” he said. “Safety is No. 1, but fitting into the neighborhood pattern is No.2.”

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Several Coral Drive residents said, while a sidewalk is a necessary safety feature for the Wrightsville Beach School students who walk down the road, they objected to the proposed sketch. “I thought that street should have had a sidewalk a long time ago,” Layne Smith said, “but ... that cuts into my grass and it’s going to make me have to move my landscaping. I watch people walk up and down the street on a regular basis and it’s unsafe . . . but I haven’t seen a fivefoot sidewalk . . . and that much green space between a sidewalk and road at Wrightsville Beach.” Resident Joseph Walsh agreed, saying he would support a sidewalk abutting the road with a curb and gutter. Owens said that sort of design would only exacerbate the area’s drainage problems. Whereas a shallow swale with sandy soil would hold and filter stormwater runoff before it enters the outfall pipes, a curb and gutter design would allow untreated water to run directly into the surrounding marsh.

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Solutions Making a Difference in the Cape Fear Region

I would run By Emmy Errante, Staff Writer

arah Sniff was sitting on the couch watching television with her friend Amy Neubauer, a quadriplegic since age 14, when she asked Neubauer a simple question. “I said, ‘Amy, if you could walk again, what would you do?’ And she said, ‘Well, I wouldn’t walk, I would run.’” Sniff, a runner herself, had recently completed a half marathon and was about to attempt the full distance during the March 22 Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon. “I was like, ‘Well, we can do that,’” Sniff said. “Why don’t you run next to me and keep me going? I need some willpower.” And so, March 22, 40-year-old Neubauer will race 26 miles — one mile for every year since the accident that changed her life. Neubauer was an active teenager involved in basketball, softball, running and swimming. She and her family relocated to North Carolina in 1987. Just one year after moving, she was riding her bike down the road when a car struck her from behind, causing a severe spinal cord injury. At 14 years old, Neubauer became a quadriplegic. At first, doctors weren’t certain she would even survive the traumatic injury. “I went into a coma for three and a half weeks,” Neubauer said. “The doctors and nursing staff thought even if I woke up from the coma, then I would be a vegetable for the rest of my life.” She did wake up and was cognitively sound but faced a long rehabilitation process that would be both physically and emotionally grueling. “They just kind of threw me around to different rehabs,” she said. “My dad’s insurance ran out so they kicked me out of rehab in Virginia. … Then I was taken up to New Hampshire … for four years.” Her family could not afford to move with her, so Neubauer, who was still a teenager, endured the rehabilitation by herself. “I had the good Lord,” she said, “but it was very lonely. … [My family] had to go on with their lives. They visited a couple times but I didn’t see much of them.” Two years after moving to New Hampshire, Neubauer received support from an unexpected source. Jim Orr was an older man who learned about Neubauer’s situation and travelled to meet her at the hospital where she was receiving treatment for pneumonia. Orr told Neubauer he was compelled to reach out to her because of an incident in his own life. His 7-yearold grandson had been sledding down the slope of Orr’s driveway when a truck hit and killed the child. “It was pretty traumatic,” Neubauer said. “He just wanted me to be able to fulfill some of my ideas that I had … getting my independence.” She was faced with the prospect of living the rest of her life in a nursing home, so Orr helped her fight to attain her own living space in North Carolina.

After writing letters and speaking publicly to civic groups, media and the government, she received an apartment in Wilmington through the Public Housing Authority. She said while she is grateful to have her own apartment, remodeled to meet her needs, it is very small with almost no yard. After 18 years of living there she hopes to move into a slightly larger home. “I think it would be a complete 180 in her life,” Sniff said. “Her house … is literally inches of space that we have to push the wheelchair, it just barely fits.” Neubauer’s disability prevents her from working, so the only way she can obtain a new home is through the donations of others. Another reason for participating in the marathon, she said, is to raise awareness and funds to help her receive a new home and an improved quality of life. “You can’t plant flowers, you can’t cook out, you can’t play music because these apartments

“I said, ‘Amy, if you could walk again, what would you do?’ And she said, ‘Well, I wouldn’t walk, I would run.’” are connected,” she said, adding that a larger space would also be more comfortable for her brothers or caretakers who stay with her. “[A new home] would change everything — mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually, it would enhance my life so much,” she said. The running community has already begun rallying behind her, Sniff said. Wrightsville Beach Marathon founder Tom Clifford gave her free admission to the race and Wilmington Road Runners Club member Chris Diehl invited Neubauer into his office at 101 Mobility to fit her wheelchair with new batteries. While financial support would give Neubauer a life more typical of other women her age, she also hopes to find a social network within the running community. “I’ve been so isolated in so many different ways,” she said. “You meet people in your job, or out and about, and I don’t have those opportunities. … I don’t have the network of friends or a boyfriend or a husband … in my life so it makes it kind of difficult.” Sniff said she hopes the marathon is the first of many races for Neubauer. She is excited to share the experience with her friend, she added, especially the moment when they cross the Heide Trask Drawbridge at sunrise surrounded by the energy of thousands of runners. She hopes many of those runners will find inspiration in Neubauer’s story, both in running and in life. “Amy has overcome so many hurdles to even get where she is,” Sniff said. “It’s really opening everyone’s eyes up that you can do anything you set your mind to.” email emmy@luminanews.com

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Top: Amy Neubauer and Sarah Sniff attend Neubauer’s brother’s wedding in September 2014. The two developed a close friendship when Sniff, as a BAYADA Habilitation Technician, provided care for Neubauer. Center: Neubauer (front row, holding trophy), poses for a local newspaper photo after winning a 5K just before her accident. Above: Several months after awaking from the coma, Neubauer learns how to write using her mouth.

What’s coming down the pipeline this weekend?

Sound Design

Mobile Eats

Shake the Family Tree

It’s Raining Men

SITES and Sustainable Landscape Design Airlie Gardens March 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., $15 members/$20 non-members

Food Truck Frolic Ogden Park March 22, noon-5 p.m., free admission

Identifying and Dating Family Photos NHC Public Library, Northeast branch March 22, 2-4 p.m., free

Bachelor Auction Fundraiser Cape Fear Volunteer Center March 26, 8 p.m., $25-$60

Celebrate the art of the restaurant on wheels with food and drink from Catch, Poor Piggy’s Barbecue, P.T.’s Grille, Trolly Stop, La Bell Airosa, Tasty Tees, Granny Niece’s Ice Cream and Vittles. Boba Funk will provide musical entertainment and proceeds will benefit New Hanover County Parks. Call 910-798-7620.

Join Maureen Taylor as she shares the skills genealogists and historians use to identify unknown persons in family photographs. Taylor is the author of numerous books and hundreds of articles on the subject. She is also a photo expert for MyHeritage. com and a columnist for Smithsonian.com. Call 910-798-6305 for more information.

The annual auction features dates with single men going to the highest bidder. Ladies can enjoy a night of food, drink and bidding. MVP options are available, which allow mingling with the men of the hour. All proceeds go to the Cape Fear Volunteer Center. For more information call 910-392-8180.

Sustainable landscape consultant Sarah Parsons discusses advising clients and landscape architects about attaining SITES Certification through design, construction and maintenance. Parsons has a strong background in sustainable agriculture and helps install community gardens throughout the Durham, N.C., area. Lunch is provided by Tidal Creek Co-Op. Contact jwilson@usgbcnc.org

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Hobbling in heels Men slip on teal heels to fight sexual assault By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

Wrightsville Beach Police Department Investigator Matt Monroe’s coworkers could not pass up the opportunity for a photo shoot when Monroe sported a pair of sparkly teal heels at the Wrightsville Beach Public Safety Building one cold winter day. Monroe is waiting for the day when the photos they snapped with their cell phones resurface. “I knew that I would receive a bit of people laughing and taking pictures on the side, and that’s fine,” Monroe said. “I’m sure it will come up again in the future.” Monroe is one of a dozen local men who donned teal heels, the color of sexual assault awareness, for a photo shoot with one of four local photographers. After the pictures were posted online March 9, the men began spreading the word through social media,

asking family, friends, and friends of friends to cast a vote, at a minimum cost of $10, in his name for the 2015 Heroes in Heels campaign, organized by the Rape Crisis Center (RCC) of Coastal Horizons Center. Like his coworkers, Monroe said he laughed a little when the idea was first pitched to him, but he instantly knew he would accept the invitation to participate. “I have a lot of respect for the Rape Crisis Center and the people who work there, and I definitely believe in what they’re doing. I wanted to help out any way that I could,” Monroe said. While serving as a new spin on the Walk A Mile In Her Shoes fundraisers the center has organized in the past, the campaign also provides a more accessible way for the community to engage with the center’s mission, explained Jamie Thompson, Coastal Horizons Center development director.

“It can be difficult to start a conversation about the work we do, but this is a unique way to start learning a little bit about the work done here in town for survivors of sexual violence,” Thompson said. “We’re shaking it up. You’re not used to seeing a man wearing high heels, and that’s why I think it’s such a great way to start the conversation. You see that picture of Matt Monroe, and he’s a tall, inshape guy with his badge and gun, and there he is wearing sparkly teal heels. When you click on his bio, you see the incredible work he’s doing to catch these perpetrators of sexual violence and support survivors through that process.” The campaign shows a network of people throughout the community who work together to help victims of sexual assault in hospitals and counseling centers, at crime scenes and in courtrooms. “We wanted to highlight the work they do, because you don’t

always hear about it. But we have these amazing heroes and this team at RCC who are working to support survivors, to prosecute perpetrators and ultimately eradicate sexual violence and the things that cause it,” Thompson said. The photos were fun and informative to create for those behind the scenes as well. “I definitely have a newfound respect for anyone who wears heels,” Monroe said. After traveling to Wrightsville Beach and posing with his surfboard on the walkway at Public Beach Access No. 4 for his picture, Lance Oehrlein, assistant district

attorney who prosecutes all sexual crime cases in New Hanover County, squeezed in some time on the water. “It gave me an excuse to go to the beach in the middle of February, and the waves were good that day, so I ended up going surfing after the photo shoot,” Oehrlein said. Oehrlein, who raised more $1,000 during the first week his photo was online but claims he is “definitely not a social media butterfly,” said he is happy to help raise awareness of sexual assault within and beyond the local community. “I’m getting texts and emails and Facebook posts from people that I

know from all over the world, and I’m getting comments from people I don’t even know. It’s really cool. They’re not all donating, which is fine, because even if they don’t donate, it raises awareness for a good cause,” Oehrlein said. Voting, which raised more than $6,000 in its first week, continues through March 26, when the winner will be crowned and caped during a 5 p.m. rally at Riverfront Park in downtown Wilmington. To see the photos and vote for the 2015 RCC Hero in Heels, visit www.crowdrise.com/ heroesinheels/ email miriah@luminanews.com

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Farming forms sustainable communities By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

“Fourteen months — that’s the average age of an apple on the shelf in the United States,” organic farming advocate Matt Collogan told those gathered to hear him speak at the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center March 11. Agriculture, Collogan said, created communities thousands of years ago, and farming has the power to reshape modern society. Collogan said backyard gardens that don’t use chemical fertilizers benefit humans both directly, through the elimination of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from people’s diets, and indirectly, through the conservation of the environment that provides the food. “You’ve got your fresh honey with your beehive,” he said, “your water tank and cistern … your fresh rosemary and basil, you’ve got your chickens out there. … Everything you need, you just walk right to it. You don’t need to go to the store anymore.” Anyone with a small amount of land can grow his or her own food, he said. The need to plant crops in evenly spaced rows is a misconception that wastes space, water and fertilizer. He described how to make a keyhole garden with crops planted in concentric circles and one short path from the perimeter to the center allowing the plants to be watered and harvested. While manicured grass and open space might

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look nice, Collogan said the most productive yards are a mix of plants that yield a variety of food and also provide a diverse habitat for insects and animals. “Low maintenance, high yield,” he said. There are factors to take into account when planting a backyard garden, he said, but appearance is not a top priority. First to consider is which plants need the most pruning, fertilizing, harvesting and watering. Those plants should go closest to the gardener’s house. After that, placement of plants will be dictated by sunlight requirements — taller plants should not shade shorter plants — and interspecies relationships. “Some plants like each other more than other plants,” Collogan explained. Walnut trees, for example, release a chemical called juglone into the soil, so only certain plants like tomatoes can grow nearby. In general, he said, Wilmington’s sandy soil supports a variety of crops but especially pomegranates, blueberries, kiwis and figs. Mushrooms also grow well in the region, he added, and they don’t require soil, direct sunlight or frequent watering. “You just get a log, drill little holes in it, plug the holes with spawn … soak it in some water and put it in a shady spot. Six months from now they start to fruit and then for the next seven years you have shitakes. It’s ridiculous,” he said. “Why aren’t we all doing this?”

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‘Downton Abbey’ Comes to the Biltmore By Sandra Chambers Contributing Writer

Fans of the popular PBS television series “Downton Abbey” don’t have to travel to Highclere Castle to experience firsthand what life was like, or to view original costumes of their favorite characters. The Biltmore House, the grand 250-room Vanderbilt estate in Asheville, North Carolina, is showcasing 47 costumes from the show during its exhibition, “Dressing Downton: Changing Fashions for Changing Times,” which runs now through May 25. The Biltmore bears a striking visual resemblance to the show’s Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England, and provides a look into the lifestyles of both the New York Vanderbilts, who lived at Biltmore, and the fictional Crawley family during the early 1900s. The costumes are displayed throughout the mansion in groupings where they would have been worn. The exhibit’s costumes range from country tweeds to servants’ uniforms, to lavish gowns and evening attire cut from fine fabrics and decorated with intricate embroidery, lace and beading. Leslie Klingner, Biltmore curator of interpretation, spoke about the exhibit’s extraordinary detail. “What has really struck me about the costumes is their exquisite details,” she said. “They are absolutely gorgeous in person, and it’s so exciting to see them close up in the correct settings.” The costumes are custom made or come from a stock of more than 100,000 costumes and accessories made by the renowned British costumer Cosprop, Ltd.

Reflecting an Era of Change

All the costumes play an important supporting role in “Downton Abbey,” reflecting the times and storyline. Some of the important themes of the show are the evolution of fashion, nuances of etiquette and the changing roles of women. The post-Edwardian era in which “Downton Abbey” is set was a time of change both in the U.S. and abroad, and the period costumes reflect that history. The costume collection begins in 1912 with the sinking of the Titanic and moves into the years surrounding World War I, then into the Jazz Age of the early 1920s. In Season 2, the viewer begins to see a shift in fashion as Tom Branson and Lady Sybil explore the theme of women’s suffrage. In her book, “The World of Downton Abbey: Styles From the Formal Dining to the Front,” Jessica Fellowes writes of Sybil’s shocking, radical pants, “No woman of her class had ever been seen in trousers.” In Season 3, which opens with the beginning of the 1920s, the dresses are shorter and less ornate than those of the Edwardian period. The flapper and Art Deco influences are seen in the clothes worn by the three daughters, all of whom have embraced the modern silhouette of the 1920s: dropped waist dresses, slim busts and generally more athletic-looking lines. The grand dame of Downton, Violet, is an exception. She retains her Edwardian style of clothing with a nipped-in waist, bustle, corset, gloves and hat. Martha Levinson, the brash American grandmother, reveals some of the cultural differences

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Curators at the Biltmore Estate prepare Maggie Smith’s dress for an exhibit of costumes from the popular PBS televsion series, “Downton Abbey.”

between the U.S. and England with her gauche attire. But overall, in the 1920s, the same fashions with the new lines and looks were popular both in England and the U.S. They were looking to each other during this era and buying the same fashions in Paris, London and Washington, D.C. As for men’s fashions, they don’t change as much as women’s do during this time period. There is, however, a move toward more casual attire with the tuxedo replacing tails and white ties for dinner attire. In the early ’20s the “plus fours” also becomes popular for men’s sportswear. These shortened

trousers, reaching four inches below the knee, give them more physical flexibility for hunting and sporting events. There is also a move toward the more “country tweed” look acceptable for country estates attire versus what men were wearing in London. “What sets the aristocratic class apart, particularly in England, was the fact that both men and women had different outfits for different activities during the day,” Klingner said. “There was an outfit for breakfast, for going into town, for afternoon tea, for hunting and for dinner, so they ended up changing outfits five or six times a day. Also, the investments they were making in their clothing weren’t for longevity, but for fashion. Most were only wearing their outfits for a season and then it would be time to get the latest fashions from London or Paris.”

Servants’ Costumes of the Period

“The real showpieces of the house were the footmen,” Fellowes explains in her book. “Their

uniforms would be provided by the house at great expense. The maids were not so fortunate. They had to make their own uniforms of two dresses: a print dress with a plain apron for cleaning in the morning, changing into a black dress with a more decorative pinny for the afternoons and evenings. This could be expensive: in 1890s the price of the fabric could eat up six months’ of a scullery maid’s wages.” Some of the servant’s outfits on display at The Biltmore include Mr. Carson presiding over the banquet hall; Mrs. Hughes; Mr. Barrow; Mrs. Patmore and Daisy in the kitchen; and Anna and John Bates. What’s unique about the exhibit at The Biltmore is the house still has the original servants’ quarters and kitchen, so the servants’ costumes are seen in an authentic setting. At Highclere Castle the kitchen has been renovated, so the downstairs scenes are filmed in a separate studio.

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A behind-the-scenes guided Upstairs-Downstairs Tour takes

visitors to the domains of the butler, head housekeeper and the lady’s maid, and to a suite of upstairs guest rooms not seen on the regular house tour. Guests can enjoy a special English Sunday Brunch at Cedric’s Tavern. Select weekend evenings in April and May, guests can book the Rooftop Sparkling Wine Reception. This guided behindthe-scenes rooftop tour will provide views of the estate from various balconies. Following the tour, guests will enjoy canapés and Biltmore wines. The Dressing Downton hotel package at The Inn on Biltmore Estate includes accommodations, chef’s breakfast buffet daily in the dining room, afternoon tea in the library lounge, admission to The Biltmore House and estate valid for length of stay, audio guide to The Biltmore Mansion, Biltmore souvenir guidebook, valet parking at the inn and complimentary estate shuttle service. For more information, visit www.biltmore.com/events/ dressing-downton-1

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Thomas Barrows’ footman attire.

March 19–25, 2015

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Little Chapel On the Boardwalk Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 Early Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School/Children’s Choir: 9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church: 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided St. Andrew’s On-The-Sound Episcopal The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector 101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Wrightsville Beach Baptist church Keith Louthan, church pastor 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 Traditional Service: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School: 10:10-11 a.m. Celebration Services: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m. Wrightsville United Methodist Church Bob Bauman, 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 Father Joe Vetter 209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471 Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Monday, noon; Tuesday, 6 p.m.; Wednesday – Thursday noon; Thursday noon followed by Eucharistic Adoration St. Mark Catholic Church Father Patrick A. Keane 1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. en Español Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Masses: 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m. followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m. 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

Living H2O July 15, 2014, 7:20 p.m. Praise Sing out the praise of your heart loud and clear The language you use is not understood but have no fear I receive your praise with an open heaven each time Your words are different but My angels understand every line Do not fear to let go of the everyday theme Praise comes out of worship and blesses everyone it seems Keep your heart open to receive as you praise Me My angels will reply to all your petitions and you will see The glory of heaven presented every day in a different way Some of the time it will be a gift of something for which you did not pray A simple smile, a hug or a touch of someone’s hand So praise every day the gifts you have, for on them you will stand Glorious in victory over death and destruction too Cast down the gloom of the day as your praise renews The peace in your heart that only praise can satisfy Worship is the only freedom creating power that you can justify

C a r l W a t e rs (2 Chr 5:13 NIV) The trumpeters and singers joined in unison, as with one voice, to give praise and thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, they raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: “He is good; his love endures forever.” Then the temple of the LORD was filled with a cloud. (Psa 96:2 NIV) Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. (Psa 100:4 NIV) Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. (Jer 17:14 NIV) Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. (Rev 5:12 NIV) In a loud voice they sang: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” (Rev 5:13 NIV) Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!”

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March 19 SOMETHING NEW Luke 5:36-37, “And he spake a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old. And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.” MATTHEW 9:11-17, MARK 2:16-22, LUKE 5:30-39 These two parables are in response to the scribes’ and Pharisees’ criticism (v. 30) and the question from John’s disciples about why Jesus didn’t act according to their religious traditions and expectations (Mt. 9:14; Mk. 2:18). The gist of these parables was to show that Jesus came to do a new thing that would not mix with the old covenant ways that were familiar to people (Isa. 43:18-19; Jer. 31:3134; Heb. 8:7-13). A new cloth sewn on an old garment in Jesus’ day would shrink the first time it was washed. Then it would tear away from the old garment that had already shrunk, making the hole worse. This illustrates

that Jesus did not come to patch up the old Mosaic covenant, but to replace it (Heb. 7:18-19). Also, new wine (not yet fermented) had to be put into new or reconditioned wineskins to allow for the expansion of gases within the skin as the result of the fermentation process. Otherwise, an old wineskin that had already been stretched by use would simply burst and all the wine would run out. The Old Testament laws could never stretch enough to accommodate the New Testament truths of mercy and grace (Heb. 10:1-10). Jesus set us free from the judgment of the Old Testament laws (Rom. 6:14; 7:1-4; 8:2; 10:3-4; Gal. 3:12-14, 23-24; 5:4; Phil. 3:9). These religious scribes and Pharisees (Lk. 5:30) were making the terrible mistake of trusting in their own efforts to produce their right standing (righteousness) with God. Jesus did not come to accept our sacrificial acts, but to make Himself a sacrifice for our sins. He did all this to give us new life in Him. Thank Him for His grace today.

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March 19–25, 2015

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-256-6569 ext 100 • classifieds@luminanews.com L E G A L NOTI C ES 13-SP-1104 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Carter M. Mckaughan and Lynne T. McKaughan, dated August 15, 2008 and recorded on August 29, 2008 in Book No. 5343 at Page 1390 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at New Hanover County Courthouse, Wilmington, North Carolina on March 25, 2015 at 11:00 AM 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 above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 1984 Hillsboro Road, Wilmington, NC 284035370. Tax Parcel ID: R06008-010002-000 Present Record Owners: Carter M. Mckaughan and Lynne T. McKaughan. 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 shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of 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, and special assessments. 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. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the 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 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 Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)7444444, 018519-00011 P1133341 3/12, 03/19/2015

14 SP 833 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE, North Carolina, New Hanover County Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Frederick M. Hobbs and wife, Debbie Riley-Hobbs dated September 12, 2008 to BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee for Branch Banking and Trust Company, recorded in Book 5347, Page 1066, NEW HANOVER County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of NEW HANOVER County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of NEW HANOVER and State of

North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 5, Section 4, Block “A”, of the property of The Figure Eight Island Company as shown by map thereof, recorded in Map Book 13, at Page 12, of the New Hanover County Registry. Property Address: 5 Backfin Point, Wilmington, NC 28411 Date of Sale: March 24, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. Location of Sale: NEW HANOVER County Courthouse Record Owner(s): Frederick M. Hobbs and Debbie Riley-Hobbs TERMS OF THE SALE: (1) This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, rightof-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies. (2) The property is being sold “as is”. Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned Substitute Trustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property. (3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Register of Deeds and any final court and/ or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale. (4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period. (5) 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 upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. 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. (6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §4521.29 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. SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. Cara B. Williams, Attorney for Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 (919) 250-2000 File No. DMN 97356818, 1132017 3/12, 03/19/2015 12 SP 337 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jackie P. Mealy to Carol Poupart, Trustee(s), which was dated July 29, 2008 and recorded on July 30, 2008 in Book 5335 at Page 2434, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on March 24, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 15 in Section 2 of Autumn Brook Subdivision as the same is shown on map of Section 2 of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 35 at Page 99 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 918 Deer Spring Lane, Wilmington, NC 28409. A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Jackie P. Mealy. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 10-31121-FC02 March 12 and 19, 2015 15 SP 9 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Katherine Baldwin Canaday a/k/a Katherine B. Canaday to TRSTE, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated December 20, 2007 and recorded on January 15, 2008 in Book 5268 at Page 2134, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on March 24, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL that real property situated in the County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina: BEING the same property conveyed to the Grantor by Deed recorded in Book 5222, Page 0080 New Hanover County Registry, to which Deed reference is hereby made for a more particular description of this property. And being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 84, Section 2A, WHISPER CREEK SUBDIVISION, as shown on a map of the same, duly recorded in Map Book 25 at Page 137 of the New Hanover County Registry, to which map reference is hereby made for a more par-

ticular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 3506 Violet Court, Wilmington, NC 28409. A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Katherine Baldwin Canaday. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-26432-FC01 March 12 and 19, 2015

14 SP 995 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Bobby Pretelle Holt, Sr. and Jennifer Blythe Holt to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated March 28, 2006 and recorded on April 13, 2006 in Book 5006 at Page 2569, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on March 24, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the Southern edge of a dirt road that leads Westwardly to U.S. Highway No. 17, said pipe being North 89 degrees 15 minutes East 629.38 feet from an old iron pipe, the third corner as described in the Deed to J. C. Holt and wife recorded in Book 521 at Page 95 of

the New Hanover County Registry, said old pipe being North 39 degrees 09 minutes West along a Holt line 151.3 feet from an old axle, another corner of said Holt tract, said old pipe also being South 39 degrees 09 minutes East along a Holt line 515 feet from an iron stake in the Southwest line of U.S. Highway No. 17, running thence from said beginning point South 72 degrees 45 minutes East along the Southern line of said dirt road 266.7 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 17 degrees 15 minutes West 150.0 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 72 degrees 45 minutes West 266.7 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 17 degrees 15 minutes East 150.0 feet to the point beginning together with a right of way of easement 15 feet in width in ingress and egress over and across the present graded dirt road that leads from the Northeastern corner of the above described tract Westwardly to U.S. Highway No. 17 or such other means of ingress or egress as might from time to time be provided in substitution thereof by the purchaser or anyone else at their sole option. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 7810 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28411. A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Bobby Pretelle Holt, Sr. and wife, Jennifer Blythe Holt. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-02845-FC02 March 12 and 19, 2015 13 SP 1003 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Christopher P. Rayner and Mary B. Rayner to TRSTE, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated September 9, 2005 and recorded on September 12, 2005 in Book 4903 at Page 375, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of

the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on March 24, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 17, Windward Oaks, Section 1B, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 33, Pages 273 and 274 in the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description of same. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 7009 Finian Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409. A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Christopher Rayner and wife, Mary Rayner. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-17466-FC01 March 12 and 19, 2015 14 SP 1019 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Robert W. Bates and Jennifer L. Bates to William R Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated February 4, 2008 and recorded on February 8, 2008 in Book 5276 at Page 2202, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of

Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on March 24, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 106, Kirkwood at Arrondale, Section 1, as shown on map of same recorded in Map Book 42 at Page 104 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. Subject to Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Kirkwood at Arrondale, Section 1, recorded in Book 3270 at Page 129, New Hanover County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 6305 Naples Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412. A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Robert W. Bates and Jennifer L. Bates. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 08-16515-FC04 March 12 and 19, 2015 14 SP 15 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Lynn Day f/k/a Carol Lynn Ammons and Carlton Day to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), which was dated June 29, 2006 and recorded on July 7, 2006 in Book 5048 at Page 2053, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the

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L E G A L NOTI C ES undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on March 24, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Land situated in the County of New Hanover in the State of NC Being all of Lot 294, Section 5, Kings Grant Subdivision, as shown on a map of thereof recorded in Map 10 at Page 25 at the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Commonly known as: 910 Shakespear Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 910 Shakespeare Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405. A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Carol Lynn Day and husband, Carlton Day. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-27887-FC01 March 12 and 19, 2015 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FILE NO. 14-SP-935 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by The Hebert Group, L.L.C. to BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee, dated September 7, 2012 and recorded in Book 5671, at Page 16 in the New Hanover County Registry, Wilmington, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the Note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the undersigned having been substituted as Trustee in the Deed of Trust by instrument duly recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of the aforesaid county, and the Holder of the Note evidencing the 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, on March 25, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate: Generally described as certain real property, with any and all improvements thereon, located in New Hanover County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in New Hanover County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows: TRACT 1: BEING a 3.5 acre tract as shown on the revised map entitled “Recombination of the Existing Parcels for New Market, LLC”, recorded in Map Book 44, Page 81, New Hanover County Register of Deeds. TRACT 2: TOGETHER WITH a nonexclusive easement of access, ingress and egress for the twenty (20) foot wide public water line easement area as described in the above-referenced plat. Together with all additional rights, title, and interests of Grantor conveyed and described in the Deed of Trust recorded in Book 5671, at Page 16 in the office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County. This is the same property described in the Deed of Trust recorded in Book 5671, at Page 16 in the office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County. The current property owner is The Hebert Group, L.L.C. The sale is made subject to all taxes (including but not limited to any applicable transfer taxes), special and homeowners’ association assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record against the said property, unrecorded mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens, and any recorded releases. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Foreclosure Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS.” Neither the Substitute 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 representatives of either the Substitute 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. To the extent not inconsistent with the terms of the Deed of Trust, the Substitute Trustee reserves the right to offer the property for sale as a whole or in such parts or parcels thereof as are separately described in the Deed of Trust, or the Substitute Trustee may offer the property for sale by each method and sell the property by the method which produces the highest price. A cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($750.00) may be required at the time of the sale. If no upset bid is filed within ten (10) days from the date the Report of Foreclosure Sale is filed, a Trustee’s Deed will be tendered to the highest bidder. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified funds at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a Trustee’s Deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he may remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 45-21.30(d) and (e). In addition to the purchase price so bid any successful bidder will also be responsible for payment of revenue stamps and other costs of closing the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 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. In accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16A(b), in the event that this Notice of Foreclosure Sale relates to residential real property with less than 15 rental units, 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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.

This the 13th day of January, 2015. Patrick Mulligan, Attorney for MULLIGAN EPSTEIN ATTORNEYS, PLLC Substitute Trustee 2802 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28403 Telephone: 910.763.1100 March 12 and 19, 2015 12 SP 356 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ericka D. Morgan to TRSTE, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated August 6, 2004 and recorded on August 9, 2004 in Book 4443 at Page 877, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on March 31, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the eastern line of Wrightsville Avenue 164.2 feet northwardly from its intersection with the northern line of Gibson Avenue, said beginning point being in the div iding line between Lots 6 & 7 in Block 8 in Carolina Place Subdivision as shown on map recorded in Record Book 48, Page 180 in the New Hanover County Registry; running thence eastwardly at right angles to Wrightsville Avenue and along the southern line of said Lot 7, 113 feet to the easternmost corner of said Lot 7; thence northwardly and parallel with Wrightsville Avenue 44.2 feet to the southern line of Barnett Avenue (the southern line of Barnett Avenue being also the southern line of that tract conveyed to the City of Wilmington by that deed recorded in Book 162, Page 531); thence westwardly along said line of Barnett Avenue 43.5 feet to a turn in said Avenue (Last call erroneously omitted from the legal on the Deed recorded in Book 4443 at Page 874); thence westwardly along said line of Barnett Avenue 71.0 feet to its intersection with the eastern line of Wrightsville Avenue; thence southwardly along said line of Wrightsville Avenue 53.3 feet to the point of Beginning; being all of Lot 7 and part of Lot 8 in Block 8 in Carolina Place Subdivision and being the sam e lands described in deed recorded in Book 1281, Page 943 in said R eigstry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2023 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403. A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Ericka Denise Morgan. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 09-05750-FC03 March 12 and 19, 2015 14 SP 420 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Charles L. Ritter and Sarah L. Ritter to Burke & Associates, Trustee(s), which was dated September 25, 2006 and recorded on October 6, 2006 in Book 5089 at Page 795, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on March 31, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in New Hanover, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the Western line of 15th Street 132 Feet South from the intersection of the Western line of 15th Street with the Southern Line of Wooster Street running thence West and parallel with Wooster Street 165 feet; thence South and parallel with 15th Street 40 feet; thence East and parallel with Wooster Street 165 feet to the Western line of 15th Street; thence North along the Western line of 15th Street 40 feet to the point of beginning. Same being part of the Eastern 1/2 of Lot #3 in Block 519 according to the official plan of the city Wilmington, N.C. Also beginning in the Western edge of 15th Street at a point 177 feet Northwardly from the Northern edge of Dawson Street and running thence Westwardly and parallel with Dawson Street 165 feet; thence Northwardly and parallel with the Western edge of 15th Street 40 feet; thence Eastwardly and parallel with Dawson Street 165 feet to the Western Edge of 15th Street 40 feet to the beginning; being part of Lots 3 and 4 of Block 519 of the City of Wilmington. Being the same premises as conveyed in deed from Deidre Yvette Caldwell individually and as executor of the Edward Q. Hatcher estate recorded 9/5/01 in document number 2001039829, in said county and state. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 806 South 15th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid

land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Charles L. Ritter. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-04135-FC01 March 19 and 26, 2015

deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Kenya A. Miles. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-29866-FC01 March 19 and 26, 2015 15 SP 16

15 SP 19 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Kenya A. Miles to Allan B. Polunsky, Trustee(s), which was dated September 11, 2009 and recorded on September 11, 2009 in Book 5437 at Page 661, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on March 31, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 28, Exton Park Town Homes, Phase Four, the same being shown on the Map entitled “Final Plat, Exton Park Town House, Phase Four” recorded in Book 54 at Page 195 of the New Hanover County Registry. This Lot is conveyed together with and subject to those rights, easements, and obligations set fourth in that Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Exton Park set forth in a documents dated 22nd day of August, 2007 and recorded in Book 5222 at Page 2604 of the New Hanover County Public Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 5042 Exton Park Loop, Castle Hayne, NC 28429. A cash deposit (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. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way,

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Bonnie D. Clark to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated August 27, 2002 and recorded on August 29, 2002 in Book 3412 at Page 425, New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on March 31, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 34 in Ogden Pines Subdivision as shown on the plat thereof prepared by Hanover Design Services, P.A., recorded in Map Book 37 at Page 387 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Subject to that certain Declaration of Covenants, Condition and Restrictions applicable to Ogden Pines, recorded in Book 2351 at Page 0706 of the New Hanover County Registry; and Subject also to that certain Sanitary Sewer Construction Maintenance and Service Agreement between DLH Development Co., LLC (“DLH”) and Duncan Harrison, dated October 25, 1996 and recorded in Book 2164 at Page 0266 of said registry, which agreement provides, among other things, for the sharing by lots owners in Ogden Pines (formerly Strawberry Village) of the operational assessments by Ogden Pines lot owns to DLH on a continuing basis. Property Address: 7620 Yvonne Road, Wilmington, NC 28411 Parcel ID# R036-001-042-000 Also conveyed is that certain 2003 Fleetwood County Manor, 27’ x 60’, Serial # NCFL.VB 12365-CL23, manufactured home which the grantor warrants will be attached to and made a part of the real property described above Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 7620 Yvonne Road, Wilmington, NC 28411. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichev-

er is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are B.D Clark. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-07140-FC01 March 19 and 26, 2015 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 156 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jody Tyler Deaton and Lesley Potter Deaton, husband and wife to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), dated the 10th day of February, 2009, and recorded in Book 5377, Page 951, 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 March 31, 2015 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: A UNIT OWNERSHIP in real property pursuant to Chapter 47C of the General Statutes of North Carolina and being known and designated as Unit 106 in Sellar’s Cove Condominiums, Phase 1, Building 1, a condominium development, as the same is shown and described on maps recorded in Condominium Plat Book 17 at Page 257 through 261 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, and in the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Book 5270 at Page 1488 and following pages in said Registry, and all amendments and supplements thereto, and said unit is also conveyed SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH all of the rights, easements, covenants. Terms and conditions of said Declaration and all amendments and supplements thereto, and being a portion of those same lands described in a Deed recorded in Book 5192 at Page 871 in said Registry, and having the parent Tax Parcel Identification Numbers R07900-001-010-001, R07900-

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L E G A L NOTI C ES 001-013-000 and R7900-001-015000-315-00. Together with improvements thereon said property located at 645 Condo Club Drive, Unit 106, Wilmington, NC 28412. Parcel ID R07900-001-489-006. 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 Forty-Five 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 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. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1130307 (FC.CH) March 19 and 26, 2015 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 721 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Richard S. Haulman, unmarried man (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Richard S. Haulman aka Richard Scott Haulman) to Neal G. Helms, Trustee(s), dated the 8th day of January, 2010, and recorded in Book 5461, Page 1271, 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 March 31, 2015 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 Lot 56, Section 2, Channel Walk Townhouses, as per map thereof recorded in Map Book 14, at Page 18, New Hanover County Registry.

New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

Parcel ID No: R05715-001-022-000

BEING ALL of LOT 442, SECTION 5, GALA ACRES AT APPLE VALLEY, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 46, Page 106, New Hanover County Registry, reference to said map being hereby made for a more particular description.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO the Declaration recorded in Book 4368, Page 430, said Registry, and all amendments thereto

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

Together with improvements thereon; said property located at 413 Silo Court, Castle Hayne, NC 28429. Parcel ID R02500-003081.000.

Together with improvements thereon said property located at 139 Driftwood Court, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

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 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. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1125562 (FC.CH) March 19 and 26, 2015 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 1022 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Arthur L. Comstock and Andrea Comstock, as tenants by the entirety to Philip R. Mahoney, Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of December, 2012, and recorded in Book 5696, Page 1325, 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 March 31, 2015 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of

AND James Watson Clayton and wife, Cynthia C. Clayton, Noteholder As recorded in Book 2622 at Page 35 of the New Hanover County Registry TO: Michael Fortunato, Trustee for College Property Trust (Borrower) 522 South Kerr Avenue, Unit 76 Wilmington, NC 28403 and Post Office Box 8804 Saint Petersburg, FL 33738-8804 Candlewyck Condominium Homeowners Association (Owner)

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

3530 Lewis Loop SE

c/o Charles D. Meier, Esq.

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 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. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1149929 (FC.CH) March 19 and 26, 2015 NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 15 SP 40 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF Michael Fortunato, Trustee for College Property Trust, Mortgagor/Grantor NOTICE OF HEARING ON FORECLOSURE OF DEED OF TRUST Linda A. Clark, Trustee, and Jerry A. Mannen, Jr., Acting as Substitute Trustee Pursuant to that certain Substitution of Trustee Recorded in Book 5858 at Page 355 of the New Hanover County Registry,

Bolivia, NC 28422-7562 and Marshall Williams & Gorham, LLP Post Office Drawer 2088 Wilmington, NC 28402-2088 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Clerk of Superior Court of New Hanover County, North Carolina shall conduct a hearing pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.16 with respect to the foreclosure of certain real property, as hereinafter set forth. THE ABOVE HEARING SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT AT THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY JUDICIAL BUILDING, SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS DIVISION, 316 PRINCESS STREET, WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401, ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015 AT 11:00 A.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE PARTIES MAY BE HEARD. 1. The particular real estate security interest being foreclosed is a Deed of Trust executed by Michael Fortunato, Trustee for College Property Trust, to Linda A. Clark, Trustee for the benefit of J. Wayne Clayton, which Deed of Trust is dated August 6, 1999 and which secures an indebtedness in the original principal amount of $67,500.00, evidenced by a Promissory Note in the amount of $67,500.00, which Deed of Trust is recorded in Book 2622 at Page 35 of the New Hanover County Public Registry. The Note and Deed of Trust were assigned to James Watson Clayton and wife, Cynthia C. Clayton by Assignment recorded in Book 5846 at Page 645 of the New Hanover County Registry. 2. The real property encumbered by the above described Deed of Trust is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina, and is more particularly described as follows: A unit ownership in real property pursuant to Chapter 47C of the General Statutes of North Carolina and being known and designated as Unit 522-76 in CANDLEWYCK CONDOMINIUMS, Phase X, a condominium development, as the same is shown and described on a map thereof recorded in Condominium Plat Book 9 at Pages 82, 83, and 84 in the office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, and in the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Book 1348 at Page 1963 and the following pages in said Registry, and amendments and supplements thereto, specifically including Supplemental Declaration in Book 1431 at Page 779 in said Registry, and said unit is also conveyed subject to and together with all of the rights, easements, covenants, and restrictions contained in said Declaration, and all supplements thereto, and being the same lands described in deed recorded in Book 1462 at Page 1110 in said Registry. The address of the property described as 522 South Kerr Avenue, Unit 76, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403. 3. The name and address of the present holder of the Deed of Trust and the debt secured thereby is James Watson Clayton and wife, Cynthia C. Clayton, 3466 Durham Street, Burlington, North Carolina 27217. 4. The holder has instructed the Trustee in the Deed of Trust to institute foreclosure proceedings pursuant to the power of sale contained therein, because of default in the failure to make payments of principal and interest under the Note secured by the Deed of Trust dated August 6, 1999 in the principal amount of $67,500.00. 5. The holder has accelerated the maturity of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust. 6. The holder of the Note has confirmed to the undersigned in writing that within 30 days before giving this Notice of Hearing the holder sent the borrower/ mortgagor via first class mail, at the borrower’s/mortgagor’s last known address, a detailed written statement of the amount of principal, interest, and any other fees, expenses and disbursements that the holder in good faith is claiming to be due as of the date of the

written statement, together with a daily interest charge based on the contract rate as of the date of the written statement. 7. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §4521.16(c)(5b), the owner and holder, or the servicer acting on the holder’s behalf, has confirmed in writing to the undersigned that the Deed of Trust does not secure a “home loan” as defined in N.C.G. S. §45-90(1) and/or 45-101(1b). 8. You have the right in accordance with N.C.G.S. §45-21.20 to terminate the power of sale being exercised in this foreclosure proceeding if you pay in full, or tender payment in full of, the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust and the expenses incurred in this matter (including attorneys’ fees and compensation for the Trustee’s services) prior to the time fixed for sale or prior to the expiration of the time for submitting any upset bid after sale or resale has been had. 9. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the Substitute Trustee will ask the Clerk for an order to sell the real property being foreclosed. The subject real property shall be sold by the Trustee in the place specified for public sales at the New Hanover County Judicial Building on Princess Street in Wilmington, North Carolina at a specified time and date, should this obligation not be earlier satisfied. If the foreclosure sale is consummated, the purchaser will be entitled to possession of the real estate as of the date of delivery of his deed, and if the prior record owner is still in possession at that time, he can then be evicted. 10. You have the right to appear before the Clerk of Superior Court at the above hearing, at which time you shall be afforded the opportunity to show cause as to why the foreclosure should not be allowed to be held. If you do not intend to contest the holder’s allegations of default, you do not have to appear at the above hearing, and your failure to attend said hearing will affect neither your right to pay the indebtedness and thereby prevent the proposed sale, nor your right to attend the actual sale, should you elect to do so. 11. The undersigned Substitute Trustee is a neutral party and, while holding that position in the foreclosure proceeding, may not advocate for the holder or for you in the foreclosure proceeding. 12. You have the right to apply to a Judge of the Superior Court pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.34 to enjoin the sale, upon any legal or equitable ground that the Court may deem sufficient, prior to the time that the rights of the parties to the sale or resale become fixed, provided that you comply with the requirements of N.C.G.S. §45-21.34. 13. You have the right to appear at the hearing and contest the evidence that the Clerk is to consider under N.C.G.S. §45-21.16(d), and that to authorize the foreclosure the Clerk must find the existence of: (i) valid debt of which the party seeking to foreclose is the holder; (ii) default; (iii) right to foreclose under the instrument; (iv) notice to those entitled to notice; (v) that the debt is/is not a home loan as defined in N.C.G.S. §45101(1b), and, therefore, if the debt is a home loan, the pre-foreclosure notice required by N.C.G.S. §45-102 and the pre-foreclosure information required by N.C.G.S. §45-103 were provided in accordance with Article 11 of Chapter 45 of the North Carolina General Statutes; and (vi) that the Deed of Trust which is being foreclosed did/did not originate before any period of military service, as defined in N.C.G.S. §45-21.12A, and that the hearing scheduled in this proceeding took place at a time that is not during, or within 90 days after, a period of military service, as defined in N.C.G.S. §4521.12A, and that the sale is not barred by N.C.G.S. §45-21.12A. 14. You have the right to seek the advice of an attorney and that free legal services may be available to you by contacting Legal Aid of North Carolina or other legal services organizations. 15. You should keep the Trustee or holder notified in writing of your address so that you may be mailed copies of the Notice of Sale setting forth the terms under which the sale will be held, as well as any notice of any postponements of such sale or notice of resale. The name and address of the Trustee is listed below. 16. The hearing may be held on a date later than that stated in the notice, and you will be notified of any change in the hearing date. 17. If you are currently on military duty, the foreclosure may be prohibited by N.C.G.S. §45-21.12A. This the 26th day of February, 2015. Jerry A. Mannen, Jr. Substitute Trustee Yow Fox & Mannen, LLP Post Office Box 479 Wilmington, NC 28402 Telephone: 910-762-2421 Facsimile: 910-251-9247 Email: jmannen@yfmlaw.com March 19 and 26, 2015

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John S. Calderone (John S. Calderone, deceased) (Heirs of John S. Calderone: Jack R. Calderone, Louise Kessler and Unknown Heirs of John S. Calderone) to Eugene B. Davis, Jr. P.C., Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of September, 2010, and recorded in Book 5514, Page 193, 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 March 31, 2015 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: Beginning at a point in the Southern line of Campbell Street 66 feet East from its intersection with the Eastern line of Seventh Street and runs thence Eastwardly along said Southern line of Campbell Street 28.5 feet; thence Southwardly and parallel with Seventh Street 86 feet; thence Westwardly and parallel with Campbell Street 12.5 feet; thence Northwardly and parallel with Seventh Street 20 feet and thence Westwardly and parallel with Campbell Street 16 feet; and thence Northwardly and parallel with Seventh Street 66 feet to the Beginnning, the same being part of Lots 1 and 2 in Block 238, according to the official plan of City of Wilmington, NC., together with an easement, in, on to, through and over the strip of land immediately adjoining the above described tract on the East, the same having a frontage on Campbell of 8 feet and a uniform depth of 66 feet and being the same lands described in the Deed recorded in Book 5003 at Page 232 in the New Hanover County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 706 Campbell 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 Forty-Five 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 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. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1151541 (FC.FAY) March 19 and 26, 2015 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Gregory J. Batts and Jasmine E. Batts (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Greg Batts and Jasmine Batts) to Jeffrey W. Porter, Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of April, 2004, and recorded in Book 4289, Page 477, 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 March 31, 2015 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 Lot 45, Section 4 of Emerald Forest Subdivision as shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 38, Page 172 of the New Hanover County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 512 Wendover Court, 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 Forty-Five 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 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. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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.

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L E G A L NOTI C ES 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1151536 (FC.FAY) March 19 and 26, 2015 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 12 SP 1582 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Tina Harrelson and Jonathan Harrelson, (Jonathan Harrelson, deceased) to Kensington Title Agency, Trustee(s), dated the 9th day of July, 2008, and recorded in Book 5333, Page 25, 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 March 31, 2015 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: The land described herein is situated in the State of North Carolina, County of New Hanover, City of Wilmington, and is described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 122, Section 2, Quail Woods, as shown on map of same recorded in Map Book 27 at Page 152 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1420 Spaniel Court, 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 Forty-Five 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 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. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1093324 (FC.FAY) March 19 and 26, 2015 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 11 SP 1754 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Gladys F. Carter (Gladys F. Carter, deceased) (Heirs of Gladys F. Carter: Henrietta Frasier, Edith Boyd, Willie Mae Carter Long and Cornelia Walton) to Craig A. Williamson, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of April, 2000, and recorded in Book 2735, Page 986, 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 March 31, 2015 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: Beginning at a pipe at a point where the Western right-of-way line of Pine Clay Road, now State Road No. 1803, is intersected by the Eastern right-of-way line of Benjamin Avenue; running thence with the Eastern right-of-way line of Benjamin Avenue, North 44 degrees 08 minutes West, 237.8 feet to a pipe at an intersection ditch; thence with said ditch North 36 degrees 20 minutes East, 100 feet to a pipe; thence South 42 degrees 36 minutes East, 218.8 feet to a pipe in the Western line of the said Pine Clay Road; thence with the Western line of Pine Clay Road South 25 degrees 50 minutes West, 100 feet to the Point of Beginning, and being a part Tract “A” as shown on a map of the J.D. Dixon, Sr., Subdivision which is recorded in Book No. 723 at Page 75 1/2 in the New Hanover County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 106 Pine Clay Road, 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 Forty-Five 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 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. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1066744 (FC.FAY) March 19 and 26, 2015

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 289 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Tonya Mercer and Mary Evans Cherry (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Mary Evans Cherry, (Mary Evans Cherry, deceased) and Tonya C. Mercer) to Ryan Douglas Shoaf, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of March, 2010, and recorded in Book 5477, Page 2246, and Modification in Book 5790, Page 1053, 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 March 31, 2015 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: Beginning at a point in the southern line of Castle Street, 66 feet westwardly from the western line of the 17th Street, and running thence westwardly and along the southern line of Castle Street, 33 feet, thence southwardly and parallel with 17th Street, 100 feet, thence eastwardly and parallel with Castle Street, 33 feet, thence northwardly and parallel with 17th Street, 100 feet to the southern line of Castle Street the Beginning the same being parts of Lots Number 1 and 2 in Block 513 according to official plan of The City of Wilmington, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1616 Castle 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 Forty-Five 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 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. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1133482 (FC.FAY) March 19 and 26, 2015 13-SP-1050 AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Ali Riza Aktuglu and Rolange Aktuglu, dated June 25, 2008 and recorded on July 8, 2008 in Book No. 5329 at Page 2688 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at New Hanover County Courthouse, Wilmington, North Carolina on April 1, 2015 at 11:00AM 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 above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 209 Pinecliff Dr, Wilmington, NC 28409. Tax Parcel ID: R06619002-003-000 Present Record Owners: Ali Riza Aktuglu and Rolange Aktuglu. 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 shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of 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, and special assessments. 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. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the 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 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 Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)7444444, 017978-00331 P1133995 3/19, 03/26/2015

ery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This is the 6th day of March, 2015. Tina Harrelson, Executor c/o Haman W. Holland 106 North Water Street, Suite 106 Wilmington, NC 28401 03/12, 03/19, 03/26, 4/2/2015

This is the 19th day of March 2015. Steven S. Spear, Administrator 1100 Aloha Ln Wilmington, NC 28403 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9/2015

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER COUNTY The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Sam Henderson Parkerson, Jr., deceased, late of New Hanover County, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before June 15, 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 6th day of March, 2015. Marye L. Hewett, Executor c/o Haman W. Holland 106 North Water Street, Suite 106 Wilmington, NC 28401 03/12, 03/19, 03/26, 4/2/2015

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Lee S. Petersen, 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, at 1357 52nd Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, Florida 33703, on or before the 29th day of May, 2015, 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 February, 2015. James Kurt Petersen, Executor of the Estate of Lee S. Petersen 1357 52nd Avenue NE St. Petersburg, FL 33703 February 26, March 5, 12, and 19, 2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Charles Edward Simmons 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 12th day of June 2015, 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 12th day of March 2015. Gloria F. Simmons, Executrix 611 Larchmont Dr Wilmington, NC 28403 03/12, 03/19, 03/26, 4/2/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER

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The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Pauline Scalamoni 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 5th day of June 2015, 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 5th day of March 2015. Loraine Scalamoni, Executrix 4302 Tillson Rd Wilmington, NC 28412 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26/2015 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 Gloria Vaught Musselwhite 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 12th day of June 2015, 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.

ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Ernest L. Spear Jr., 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 19th day of June 2015, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons

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Exceptionally warm days heat the water and spark anglers By Skylar Walters

This week temperatures crept toward the 80-degree mark, motivating anglers to finally exit their shadowed refuge, and if they didn’t try just a little fishing, they visited the closest body of water in an attempt to find anyone else who did. With Friday, March 20 marking spring’s official arrival at 6:45 p.m., you could say the fishing season has also officially started – although we have just a few more weeks to go before things really start get rolling. The warm air temperatures also warmed the water, now reading in the lower to mid 50s, a big step up from what the past few weeks have given us. Unfortunately, a more seasonable climate has once again returned for our area but there’s nothing to say next week won’t gift us a day or two again. Although it could also be for the worse, because we’re not out of the woods yet for possible freezing temperatures, but that possibility wanes with every passing day. For those anglers that got out to enjoy the warm temperatures and abundant sunshine, the inshore scene was reported to be relatively active with many schools of red drum encountered as well as reports of jumping mullet, small minnows and even a few crabs seen enjoying the 80-degree days. Now this might not mean much to most, but it doesn’t take long for things to start clicking when the fish and fishermen start to come out of hibernation. Reports of multiple catches of red drum on both soft artificial baits

and natural baits such as cut bait and shrimp are a good indicator the fishing is slowly starting to ramp up. While anglers didn’t say the action was fast and furious, those that haven’t been fishing in a while will take what they can get and by March standards, I’d say the fishing is pretty decent. Some reports of speckled trout have started filtering in here and there as well and while most anglers keep that information to themselves, the lower Cape Fear River, namely around the bays and islands around Snows Cut, would be good places to wet a line. Better fishing is being had to our north, starting around Topsail Island and getting better as you approach the area of New River. Top water baits are already producing for anglers that know where the fish are holding and plenty of red drum, some of which are over slot, are also being found. Soft baits and natural baits are both working. Offshore, although the weather on land was excellent, there was wind that didn’t rest well with the anglers wanting to head off the beach. With the narrow window of opportunity to fish, if the lack of offshore reports is any indication, there weren’t many if any that headed offshore. Last week there were reports of some decent bottom fishing in the 20-30 mile range but that was about it. Weekend conditions appear as though they’ll be fishable right now, so hopefully we’ll see some reports coming from the blue water next week.

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Michael Vandenheuvel from Cary, N.C., competes in the expert division of the U.S. Open Beach Fat Bike Championships Saturday, March 14 at Wrightsville Beach.

By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

Fat tire bikes were created to coast over northern snowfields, but an event in Wrightsville Beach Saturday, March 14 proved the four-inch-wide tires take just as easily to sand. Thirty competitors astride fat bikes gathered under an inflatable Red Bull arch to mark the starting line of the first U.S. Open Beach Fat Bike Championships. Race director Shawn Spencer whistled to send the first wave of bikers, the expert division, racing down the course. Expert competitors Ben Brown, Taylor Milleson, Ed Kulbis and Michael Vandenheuvel peddled through the soft sand, pacing themselves through the first of 24

laps around the 1-mile loop. Red tape marked the course, which started at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort and stretched onehalf mile south, weaving through soft and hard sand. In addition to navigating the natural incline of the beach strand, competitors had to contend with obstacles in their paths. They flew over speed bumps created from wooden logs and peddled up and down piles of sand sculpted into ramps. Brown, who is member of a mountain bike team based in Greensboro, obtained an early lead and never relinquished it, winning with a final time of 1:33:53. Brown’s teammate, Bill Sessoms, completed 18 laps in 1:12:56 to win the sport division.

Sessoms said he had never entered a bike race on the beach before. “It’s awesome, it’s very similar to cycle cross racing which has really taken off across the country,” he said. “But it’s in a beautiful place, so I thought it was phenomenal. I think it’s going to grow to be really big.” The short course was designed to prevent the competitors from getting overly spread out, Spencer said, making the race more exciting for both spectators and participants. Onlookers gathered around the perimeter of the course, shaking cowbells and cheering as the racers biked past. “You get to see the riders as you go around, which is fun,” Sessoms said. “There’s a lot more interaction.” Even the 8-mile beginner course

was challenging, said Robin Dale, who traveled from Myrtle Beach to race alongside his 11-year-old son Tanner Dale. Father and son Dales are mountain bikers, but they purchased fat bikes a few years ago and discovered the enjoyment of cruising down the beach strand. Those pleasure rides didn’t quite prepare him for the 8-mile race, he said. “That was hard, it was really hard,” he said after the race. “When you stop it takes you forever to get started again.” Despite the challenging nature of the race, he said if the event returns next year he will be back to give it another attempt. “I’ve just got a lot of work to do between now and next year,” he said. email emmy@luminanews.com

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More than two hundred runners are expected to gather at Johnnie Mercer’s Pier March 21 for a morning beach run, bagel and brotherhood, offered by one of the newer pier-to-pier 5k race events to find a home on Wrightsville’s beach strand. For more than a decade, the race has been coordinated by the Delta Tau Delta chapter at University of North Carolina Wilmington in memory of former student and brother Daniel McGregor, who died in a car accident while taking a fishing trip with his father in Florida. The loss shook the UNCW Delta Tau Delta community, composed of only 30 or 40 members at the time, said Ryan Hatfield, 2015 event organizer and junior biology major. “There was a profound impact on the fraternity,” Hatfield said. The fraternity rallied together and responded to the tragedy by organizing the race and creating a scholarship in McGregor’s name. The race netted enough profits to award a scholarship to a UNCW student in financial need every

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Runners start the McGregor 5k, benefitting the Daniel McGregor Scholarship Fund at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, March 22, 2014, at Johnnie Mercer’s Pier.

few years. But when Hatfield took the reins as organizer in 2014, he made a few strategic changes to reinvent the race, attracting more participation and raising more money, enabling the fraternity to expand its list of beneficiaries. Traditionally held on campus during homecoming, Hatfield

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decided to relocate the race to the Wrightsville Beach shoreline between Johnnie Mercer’s Pier and Crystal Pier. More than 100 runners showed up at the new venue in 2014, about four times as many as the previous year, and raised $1,400. “People love the beach. People love running near water,” Hatfield said. “It’s the coolest, most costeffective place to have it.” The surge in participation allowed the fraternity to share some profits with the Coastal Carolina Branch of JDRF, the local arm of a national organization created to treat, connect and, by funding research, eventually cure people diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Hatfield expects the 2015 race to draw at least 200 runners, and between event proceeds and donations secured by about 50 Delta Tau Delta brothers, raise between $3,500 and $5,000. The proceeds will again be split between the

McGregor Scholarship Fund and JDRF. After attracting more runners in the 2014 race, Hatfield said he is working to create a more social environment at the 2015 race. “It was great to have a lot of people there, but once the race was over, everybody left. I thought it might be nice to have a vibe going where a bunch of people can get a bagel, hang out and talk,” Hatfield said. Bagels and smoothies, provided by Beach Bagels and Planet Smoothie, will be available for participants after the race, Hatfield said, after the fraternity worked collectively to secure community partnerships. Registration begins at 8 a.m. March 21, with the race following at 9 a.m. For more information,or to register, visit www.active. com/wrightsville-beach-nc/ running/distance-running-races/ mcgregor-5k-2015 email miriah@luminanews.com