Lumina News

LUMINA NEWS YO U R C O A S TA L C O M M U N I T Y N E W S PA P E R S I N C E M AY 2 0 0 2

Source: National Weather Service

May 19–25, 2016

luminanews.com

Volume 15 | Issue 20 | 25¢

Adult coloring: an exercise in letting go

5K benefits, celebrates youth running programs

Page 6

Page 10

Diver swims under fire to end shooting episode at marina

By Terry Lane Staff Writer

It was a typical Thursday afternoon at Wrightsville Marina when diver Chris Wilshire was working on cleaning a boat at the marina. Suddenly, an all-toofamiliar crack in the air brought Wilshire back to his Marine Corps training.

“I heard the gunshots, heard the rounds whistle by,” Wilshire said. “They came in one after the other. Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom.”

The next sound on April 28 wasn’t a whistle, it was a crack.

With more than nine years’ experience as a Marine that included two tours of duty in Afghanistan, Wilshire understood what that meant.

“When you hear a round whistle, you’re all right. When you hear it crack, it’s dangerously close,” Wilshire said.

That round hit the boat down the dock from where Wilshire was standing, nearly hitting n See SHOOTING Page 5

New

By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

Staff photo by Allison Potter

Chris Wilshire swam from Wrightsville Marina to the spoil island across Motts Channel to stop two men who were firing rifles April 28. One of their shots hit a boat at the marina where Wilshire was working.

Researchers not likely to find cause of shark’s death

By Terry Lane

restaurant approved for former Buddy’s location

Staff Writer

By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

The owners of a Wrightsville Beach restaurant will be opening a second eatery at 13 E. Salisbury St. in the building previously occupied by Buddy’s Crab House and Oyster Bar, near Johnnie Mercer’s Pier.

Tom Kievit, manager of Coastal N.C. Real Estate LLC, recently bought the building and in February, Buddy’s moved out. The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen voted unanimously May 12 to grant Kievit a conditional use permit to open a new restaurant there. His tenants will be Danny and Earl McPherson, owners of nearby King Neptune Restaurant.

In addition to a dozen conditions the aldermen set on the permit, they took an additional step to alleviate fears that the restaurant would turn into a private club, as several other establishments around town have. They required that Kievit and his tenants sign an affidavit stating they would never apply for a private club permit from the ABC commission, meaning a certain percentage of their profits must always come from food sales. n See BUDDY’S Page 5

Bystanders rescue drowning man at Wrightsville

Supplied photo courtesy of UNCW marine biology department

A UNCW student helps document the bite marks on the great white shark that washed ashore on Wrightsville Beach on Dec. 7, 2015. Recent tests show that the bite marks were a result of sharks scavenging the carcass after it had already died and didn’t play a role in the animal’s still unknown death.

Drone helps WB prepare for hurricane season

By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

While Wrightsville Beach hasn’t been in the direct path of a major storm for years, it is still important for both residents and the town to plan for one, said town manager Tim Owens as the state observed Hurricane Preparedness Week May 15–21.

“Everyone who has property on the island or near the coast should have a contingency plan in place,” he said, “like making sure all your insurances are up to date.”

Meanwhile, engineers are obtaining data to determine how storms affect beachfront homeowners’ natural barricade against storm surge: the beach and the frontal dunes. May 16, the engineers used a drone to map the south end of the beach while a survey crew on the ground mapped the north end.

The Army Corps of Engineers teamed up with engineering and surveying firm McKim & Creed and geographic information systems company Esri to create the profile of the beach’s pre-hurricane season condition, which engineers can compare to a profile created after a storm to assess the damage. The beach is mapped every year, Owens said, but new technology like the drone has made the process

Sometime last fall, a great white shark in the Atlantic Ocean took a tremendous bite out of a 50-pound black drum, swallowing nearly two-thirds of the 4-foot-long fish.

It was the last meal of the shark that on Dec. 7 would wash ashore on Wrightsville Beach, a University of North Carolina Wilmington biology professor studying the animal said this week.

And while it looks likely that scientists will never be able to determine exactly how the female shark died, she is nonetheless revealing new details about her mysterious species and will help researchers across n See SHARK Page 5

A group of bystanders — that included a doctor and a nurse — pulled a drowning man out of the ocean at Wrightsville Beach’s Johnnie Mercer’s Pier Saturday, May 14, and gave him cardiopulmonary resuscitation until lifeguards arrived and restored his breathing and consciousness.

The man was responding to questions when he was transferred off the beach. Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Capt. Jeremy Owens gave credit to the beachgoers who brought him in and immediately started emergency medical treatment.

“Getting those first breaths into him is paramount,” Owens said.

“Thanks to the quick action of bystanders, it was the most positive outcome it could have been.”

Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue personnel only monitor the beach until about 5 p.m., but Owens said they were still patrolling when a 911 call came in around 5:15 p.m. He described the situation when they arrived at Johnnie Mercer’s Pier a couple of minutes later as “chaotic” because a large group assisted in the rescue.

The doctor and nurse were performing CPR on the man.

Although he had a pulse, Owens said, he “was not breathing adequately.”

The lifeguards ventilated him with a bag valve mask and were able to restore his breathing. By the time he was taken off the beach, he was conscious and speaking to rescuers.

Owens said the incident “was definitely rip current related.”

While the ocean surface was calm Saturday evening, there is a fixed rip current underneath Johnnie n See RESCUE Page 5

WB Farmers Market now open Hanchey’s Produce sells their wares at the Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market May 16 in Wrightsville Beach Park. The market is open on Mondays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will run until September 26. ~ Emmy Errante

n See DRONE Page 5

Police Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ­­For the record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

For daily updates visit LuminaNews.com

Lifestyles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sports/Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Find us on Facebook facebook.com/LuminaNews

Follow us on Twitter @luminanews

LUMINA N EWS LuminaNews.com YO U R C O A S TA L C O M M U N I T Y N E W S PA P E R S I N C E M AY 2 0 0 2

2

Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002

May 19–25, 2016

Harbor Way Garden upgrades part of garden club’s yearly agenda

By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Improved lighting and the addition of playground equipment will be part of the upgrades the Harbor Island Garden Club has planned for the Harbor Way Garden at Wrightsville Beach Park.

After being re-elected for another year as the club’s president on Friday, Melynda McNeil said the club had several initiatives prepared for the coming year, including projects for its children’s club at Wrightsville Beach School and its role as host for a regional meeting of garden clubs. The club also named member Elise Running as its woman of the year and re-elected its board.

With upgrades in the works to the playground equipment at Wrightsville Beach Park, an older piece of playground equipment has been moved over to the 36,400-square-foot Harbor Way Garden that the

club maintains. McNeil said the club will also add new interior lighting on the trees inside the garden, making it easier to enjoy the gardens later into the evening.

“We want to make it a place where everyone can come and enjoy the beauty of the gardens,” McNeil said.

The Harbor Island Garden Club’s Rooty Rascal program at Wrightsville Beach School will unveil a series of signs to help the Audubon Society prevent disturbance of shorebird nests.

Club member Anne Pleasants said the program, where the students drew and painted their own pictures urging people not to disturb the nests, was so well received that the Audubon Society has expanded it to eight other states.

Another upcoming event for the club will be the October regional meeting of garden clubs from more than 15 North Carolina counties, which McNeil said will give the club

the opportunity to show off the attractions of Wrightsville Beach to the visiting members.

During the club’s yearly meeting at Seapath Tower on Friday, the president and board members were re-elected mainly to the same positions. Joining McNeil will be Leigh Kelly as first vice president, Dot Balkcum as second vice president, Eva Elmore as third vice president and yearbook editor, Kim Waters as fourth vice president, Lynn Walker as recording secretary, Kim Gilbert as treasurer and Heidi Winslow as corresponding secretary and Kati Cofer as yearbook editor.

McNeil said Running was awarded woman of the year because she has always given a positive attitude and looks

Wrightsville Beach Family Medicine — NHRMC Physician Group

is Welcoming new patients of all ages Same day appointments available 1721 Allens Lane, Wilmington, NC 28403 Call 910.344.8900

Staff photo by Allison Potter

Harbor Island Garden Club president Melynda McNeil, far left, thanks her board members during the club’s annual luncheon Friday, May 13 at Seapath Tower.

nhrmcphysiciangroup.org

for new ways to help the club.

Plus, her husband Robert’s contributions on Christmas and Valentine’s Day lighting, hanging pink ribbons in the garden and fixing the garden’s bluebird houses made them a good team.

“She always jumps in and does what she can,” McNeil said. “And she can do a lot.”

For the seventh straight year, Patti Jacaruso won the floral design award. The secret to her continued success?

“I don’t care for carnations,”

closing, I actively listen and respond to the needs of everyone, including my client and their real estate agents and builders.

Pam Munson Vice President Mortgage Loan Officer 910.795.0956 NMLS# 415426 pam.munson@firstsouthnc.com

Email terrylane@luminanews.com

Town regulates church parking on holidays Staff Writer

satisfaction at

to the club: Peggy Gentry and Knox Pierson.

“It’s a gratifying experience to be involved with such a dedicated group of women,” Pierson said.

Each member of the board was given a different colored Hawaiian lei to represent her unique role within the club. McNeil was presented with the only multi-colored floral neckwear, “as a prediction that the next year will be colorful.”

BOA BRIEFS

By Emmy Errante

To ensure

she said. “I love to use the greenery from my neighbor’s yard.”

The club provides floral arrangements for many occasions, including church events, for Hospice and for members’ birthdays. Jacaruso said giving flowers is a reward unto itself.

“It’s a thing of beauty to see people receive flowers,” Jacaruso said. “Flowers bring out the best in people.”

Two members were acknowledged for 25 years of membership

For years, at least four churches around Wrightsville Beach have been letting beachgoers use their parking lots on holiday weekends. In order to address any future issues caused by the practice, the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen voted May 12 to make it an official town policy with regulations.

The policy allows the churches to use their lots as commercial lots on Memorial Day weekend, July Fourth and Labor Day weekend, provided they meet a list of noise, trash and safety rules; staff the lots with at least one adult; provide and empty trash receptacles; and only ask for donations, not payment, from beachgoers.

“It’s been going on, so we’re really just trying to legitimize it,” alderwoman Lisa Weeks explained.

During the public hearing, several residents spoke in favor of the town’s efforts to make the

situation work, saying it was a benefit to both beachgoers and the churches.

On July Fourth, resident Jim Smith pointed out, by 9 or 10 a.m. cars are already “circling like vultures,” so it benefits everyone to offer a few extra parking spots. And the churches don’t use the donations for staff salaries or building maintenance, he added — it all goes to their mission trips.

Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church member Mike Edmonds confirmed that, saying his church would use the money to run two youth camps in Moldova this year. And, if any neighbors witnessed issues related to noise, trash or tailgating in the church’s parking lots, he encouraged them to “just bring it to me or [pastor] John McIntyre and it will be dealt with swiftly.”

Since the policy is new, board members agreed that after this summer, they would reevaluate it and tweak it as needed.

We think making home loans can be a very positive, procommunity thing. Every bank offers mortgages. But for us, we make it more about you. So we make the process as simple as possible, support you every step of the process, respond quickly, and even retain and service most of our loans. That’s “You First” banking to us.

Sunset Special $19

From 4-6 p.m. Sunday – Thursday Starter, Entrée, Dessert firstsouthnc.com

256-4519 • www.thebridgetender.com

Old Causeway Parking The aldermen voted unanimously to take the next step — engineering and design — in a project to add 39 parking spaces to the west end of Old Causeway Drive.

The spaces — 29 regular and 10 compact — would be added by replacing parallel parking with angled spaces. The project would eliminate the existing bike lane but town manager Tim Owens said sharrows would likely be installed to indicate where bikers should travel in the new configuration. The project could also include creating a sidewalk along Old Causeway, he added.

The town already hired an engineering firm to assess the feasibility of the project, and SEPI Engineering & Construction determined the cost for the engineering, design and permitting phase to be $8,360.

Eagle Scout project Harrison Spicuzza from Boy Scout Troop 13 will earn his Eagle Scout rank by building a concrete retaining wall with landscaping behind Wrightsville Beach’s public safety building to stop debris from washing into the drains during storms.

Spicuzza presented his proposed project to the aldermen May 12 and they voted unanimously to let him proceed with supervision from town staff.

Spicuzza said he spoke with members of the town’s fire department, who told him the project would save the town time and money cleaning and maintaining the area. Another scout constructed a similar wall near the Fran Russ Recreation Center several years ago, Spicuzza said, and parks and recreation staff told him it has been a great addition to the building.

The wall will be approximately 70 feet long and made from two or three layers of cement bricks. email emmy@luminanews.com

May 19–25, 2016

3

Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002

For The Record Question and photographs by Emily Pierce

It’s Hurricane Awareness Week. How do you prepare for storm season?

Madison Tilley

Clark Harris

Jill Pollock

“I don’t live here, but I’d fly back to Kansas a couple days before a storm hit.”

“Well, I keep my eye on the weather and have several backup plans to choose from, depending on which way the hurricane turns.”

Asheboro

“Oh, that’s easy. I wouldn’t be here, but if I were and there was a storm, I’d get all the food, the animals, and then leave.”

Wilmington

Tribune, Kansas

Weekend Police Report Friday, May 13 Arrests • Stuart William Davis Jr. was charged with driving while license revoked, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, stop sign violation and seatbelt violation.

• Michael Hickey was charged with resisting arrest, drunk and disruptive behavior and profane utterances.

Citations • Antoriya Brown was cited for speeding.

• Ryan Crecelius was cited for human waste and open container.

Warning tickets • Sheryl Nishan was warned for speeding.

• Melissa Coe was warned for stop sign violation and speeding.

Saturday, May 14 Arrests • James E. Miller was charged with possession of stolen property, failure to register vehicle, fictitious registration and driving during revocation.

• Xavier Cooper was charged with driving while intoxicated and driving left of center line.

Citations • Brian Sellers was cited for failure to stop at the scene of a crash.

• Sentoro Dunn was cited for driving with a revoked license and expired registration.

Gretchen Chisholm

Kevin O’Hara

Battle Creek, Michigan

Wrightsville Beach

“I make sure I’m aware of how severe any storms are, and if there was one, I’d know where my car was and get fresh food, batteries. All the things on those lists.”

“I watch for storms, and if there was one, I’d go to the store and buy beer, cheese, and a couple of cans of gas for my Jeep.”

Wilmington MLS changes favor sustainability and green certifications

By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Finding and developing environmentally friendly properties in the Wilmington area will be easier with a feature of the Wilmington-area expanded real estate multiple listing service.

W h e n t h e Wi l m i n g t o n Regional Association of Realtors expanded the MLS system to include 10 neighboring systems, it allowed for the MLS to list “green certifications” that can help residential and commercial buyers focus on sustainability, said commercial real estate appraiser Elise Rocks during a U.S. Green Building Council North Carolina event on climate change at Bluewater Grill in Wrightsville Beach on Thursday evening.

While there are a few listings that now highlight “green features,” Rocks said more information and participation from home sellers and listing

agents will help “We don’t have the data that we need to support a full green evaluation,” said Rocks of the JC Morgan Company. “The more that Realtors put up this information, the better it will get.”

A full green evaluation would include a range of characteristics, including energy efficiency, landscaping and walkability, she said.

Environmental sustainability in housing and commercial buildings can be implemented through all parts of the design phases, said Lauren Brown of the Wilmington interior design firm Big Sky Design, an audience member at the event. The firm works with architects in the design process to help maximize sustainability, she said.

“It’s the placement of windows, energy efficient lighting, water-efficient plumbing, lowVOC paint,” Brown said. While environmental sustainability can

have higher up-front costs, “you can see the turnaround in energy savings quickly,” she said.

The council held the event to help local real estate developers and professionals learn about the impacts sea level rise and changing weather patterns from climate change could have on North Carolina’s coastal communities.

The dangers for Wrightsville Beach include the potential for increased damage from stronger storms, as well as sea level rise.

And while the greatest impact wouldn’t likely occur until centuries in the future, stronger storms might be the trigger that starts migration away from

• Blue Ridge Mountain Spring Water • Reverse Osmosis Water • Distilled Water • Water Treatment Systems • 24-hour U-Fill

• Roni Britton was cited for red light violation.

• Tori-Lyn Bishop-Losano-Racca was cited for speeding and failure to notify DMV of address change.

• Patrick Creech was cited for intoxicated and disruptive behavior, possession of false identification and underage consumption of alcohol.

WB plays host to celebrity wedding Contributing Writer

• Jacob Belstein was cited for failure to stop at a flashing light.

Wrightsville Beach was the setting for a celebrity wedding last weekend, as the contestant on a popular reality show hosted guests at a private home on the island before concluding the festivities at Bluewater Grill. Several celebrity news websites covered the wedding.

Ashley Spivey, former contestant on “The Bachelor,” and fiancé Steve Hunsberger wed Saturday, May 14 in a ceremony at Airlie Gardens in Wilmington.

“Us two crazy kids finally decided to settle down and we want all of our favorite people in the world there when we tie the knot,” Spivey and Hunsberger wrote on their wedding webpage.

The couple spent the entire weekend hosting festivities for the wedding party, guests and themselves in Wrightsville Beach leading up to the ceremony. They kicked off the weekend at the Blockade Runner on Thursday.

The couple held the rehearsal ceremony at The Pergola at Airlie Gardens and a welcome party at a private beach house a short distance from the Blockade Runner on Friday. Following the ceremony, the reception was held at The Oak Lawn at Airlie Gardens.

The newlyweds ended their weekend of wedding celebrations with an after-party at Wrightsville Beach’s Bluewater Grill.

“Marrying this babe today,” Spivey wrote on Instagram on Saturday. “Can’t believe the day is finally here!”

Spivey wore a “simple and sleek mermaid-cut wedding dress while Hunsberger wore a light grey suit for their walk down the aisle,” reported Brides.com. “And it was a true garden party with boutonnieres of bay leaf and clean white ranunculus, an alfresco dance floor surrounded by greenery and bathed in sunlight and fresh signature cocktails named after the bride and groom.”

The couple met shortly after Spivey appeared on Season 15 of the reality TV show, “The Bachelor.” Hunsberger spotted Spivey in a bar where they met after having watched her get sent home on the show.

• Emanuel Applins was cited for no operator’s license.

• Cooper Towne was cited for speeding and open container.

• Brett Barker was cited for human waste.

• Kendall Bellard was cited for human waste.

Warning ticket • Blake Painter was warned for equipment violation.

Sunday, May 15 Arrests • Joshua Kent Phillips was charged with driving while intoxicated, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a schedule IV drug and a warrant on obtaining property by false pretenses and credit card theft charges.

• Michael Halston Fitzpatrick was charged with simple assault, communicating threats and possession of schedule IV drug.

Citations • Wane Malick was cited for unsafe movement.

• Franeisco Ranghel was cited for expired registration.

• Lutfi Hussein was cited for speeding.

• Paul Kasper was cited for violation of protected dune.

Warning tickets • Mejguel Santos was warned for stop sign violation and failure to carry a license.

• Jason Le was warned for expired registration.

• Kari Dale Shupert was warned for speeding.

• Laura Romo Lara was warned for expired registration and inspection violation.

• William Valiante was warned for equipment violation.

Russ & Eileen Tatum • 363 Sloop Point Loop Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 w w w.the waterjug.ne t • 910-270-9029

By Krys Estes

• Bailey Schaffer was cited for speeding.

Email terrylane@lumianews.com

BUSINESS SERVICES DIREC TORY

• Jacquelyn Clark was cited for unsafe movement.

• Christopher Lamb was cited for unsealed liquor in vehicle.

coastal town like Wrightsville Beach.

Dr. Lawrence Cahoon, professor of biology and marine biology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, said climate change could lead to stronger hurricanes, with average wind strength rising from 120 mph up to 140 mph. And while that may not seem like much of a difference, Cahoon said there is a cubic relationship with wind power and the destruction it can cause.

“It gets really expensive and difficult, really fast,” Cahoon said.

Andrew Consulting Engineers, P.C. STRUCTURAL, MARINE and FORENSIC ENGINEERING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3811 Peachtree Avenue : : Suite 300 Wilmington, NC 28403 : : Phone: 910.202.5555 www.andrewengineers.com

A Gym That Feels Like Home Electronic Key Card Entry with Security System Towel Service • Clean and Friendly Environment

Open 7 Days a Week, 4 a.m -11 p.m.

6309 Boathouse Road, Suite B

Challenge your bod, come see the squad

Before the Bradley Creek Bridge behind Wrightsville Beach Animal Hospital

910-612-9477 • fitnesssquad.net

Home Sweet Home Cleaning Pros PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICES • Home or office • Trained, licensed and bonded

Sandy Carslaw

984-234-2018

homesweethomecleaningpros.com

4

May 19–25, 2016

Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002

Editorial/Opinion Our thoughts

By Simon Gonzalez It’s no surprise that online search results for the best things about Wilmington contain a few common themes: the beach, the river, the weather, the outdoors. That’s what drew most of us nonnatives to the area.

So when Outside Magazine included the city among the contestants in its 2016 “Best Town” contest, it should have been a no-brainer.

Especially since, in the 64-town online competition modeled after the NCAA basketball tournament, we were in the “beach bracket.”

It further should have been a slam-dunk when we were paired against Ketchikan, Alaska, in the first round.

Should have been, but the magazine’s readers and online voters thought otherwise. In a stunning upset, we lost. Not just lost, but were trounced.

Ketchikan advanced with 57 percent of the vote.

OK, so “stunning upset” is a little over the top. This wasn’t the U.S. hockey team’s Miracle on Ice victory over the Soviets in 1980, or little Leicester City winning the championship in England’s premier soccer league this season. And the results were based on Internet balloting and dependent on getting the word out to vote, not an objective analysis of the contestants.

But still. How in the world did Wilmington lose to Ketchikan — especially in the beach town bracket?

I’ve been to Alaska. I love Alaska. America’s last frontier is a spectacular place, full of breathtaking natural scenery. Homer, on the Kenai Peninsula, is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. I’d move there in a heartbeat — as long as I could come back here in the winter.

I’ve also been to the beach in Alaska, on the shores of the Cook Inlet outside the little town of Soldotna. It was in June, at a time when folks here are running around on the sand in swimming trunks and bikinis. We needed jackets. And a fire.

Ketchikan is a little further south, practically in British Columbia, so it’s a little more temperate. But in the last week in April, when the first round of the magazine’s contest was held, it was 49 degrees there. It was 83 at Wrightsville Beach. Summertime temperatures are typically in the high 60s, and it receives about 160 inches of average annual precipitation.

In other words, it’s not what comes to mind when you think beach town.

The Alaskan town of about 8,000 people is on the water. It’s named after Ketchikan Creek, which runs through the town and empties into the Tongass Narrows, which runs to the Gulf of

Alaska. And it does have a sandy/rocky beach.

But because of the cool temperatures, searching for marine life in tide pools is a more popular activity than swimming and sunbathing. Again, probably not what comes immediately to mind when you think of a beach town.

In fairness, Ketchikan sounds like a lovely place. The town’s tourism website states, “Ketchikan is truly the beginning of the last frontier. Set at the southernmost entrance to Alaska’s famed Inside Passage — a network of waterways that snake through some of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful wilderness in the world — Ketchikan is best known for three things: feisty salmon, idyllic scenery, and an incredibly rich Alaska Native culture.”

The Ketchikan tourism page on TripAdvisor says, “the city is the gateway to Misty Fjords National Monument, an area so beautiful, it is known as ‘The Yosemite of the North.’

With steep valleys formed by glaciers and lava flows left by volcanic activity, Misty Fjords offers gorgeous views of natural formations, all reflected in the calm waters of Pacific inlets.”

It must be a great place to visit, to hike, kayak, fish, and simply take in the wonder of God’s creation. But still, not what comes to mind when you think beach town.

Ketchikan’s voters didn’t have long to enjoy their victory. Their town lost in the second round to Bellingham, Washington, which in turn was beaten by Ludington, Michigan, in round three.

Ludington prevailed in round four, winning the beach bracket and advancing to the final four.

Ludington is a harbor town on the shores of Lake Michigan. No offense to anyone from the UP, but really? It’s not exactly a beach town either. The forecast high this week is 66.

So congratulations to Ketchikan for beating us in the first round, and well done Ludington for making it to the final four out of our bracket.

Best of luck the rest of the way.

As for us first-round losers, instead we don’t need to worry about voting in the last couple of rounds and trying to become the “Best Town.”

Instead, we can get outside to enjoy some surfing, standup paddleboarding, kayaking, boating, fishing, cycling, running, hiking, or just spend a relaxing day at the beach or down by the river — you know, all the things that make this such a great area but apparently were missed by Outside Magazine’s subscribers.

Hmm, wonder if there’s a “best-kept secret” competition coming up.

In a stunning upset,

we lost. Not just lost, but were trounced.

Ketchikan advanced with 57 percent of the vote.

Do you have an

OPINION? Now you have TWO places to share it

Write a letter to the editor Mail to:

Lumina News, P.O. Box 1110, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 Email to: letters@luminanews.com

Visit the Lumina News Facebook page

Award winning 2013

THE N.C. PRESS ASSOCIATION

2015 • First Place — Online breaking news coverage • Second and Third Place — Feature writing • Second Place — Appearance and design • Third Place — Feature photography • First Place — Wrightsville Beach Magazine, Best Niche Publication

• Second Place — General Excellence 2011 • First Place — Best Feature Writing • Third Place — Best Sports Photography • Third Place — Best Online News Reporting 2010 • First Place — Best Feature Writing • First Place — Best Feature Photography 2009 • First Place — Best Editorial • Second Place — Best Feature Photography • Third Place — Best Appearance and Design

Lumina News A publication of: SoZo8, Inc.

(ISSN 1937-9994) (USPS 025-292)

PUBLISHER/EDITOR

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Pat Bradford

Allison Potter

NEWS DIRECTOR

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS

Terry Lane

Emmy Errante Allison Potter

ASSOCIATE EDITORS Simon Gonzalez Susan Miller

STAFF WRITERS Emmy Errante Terry Lane

EDITORIAL INTERNS Alexandra Golder Emily Pierce Lexi Schimelfenig

2005 • First Place — Best Use of Spot Color • First Place — Best Innovative Concept, Hurricane Preparedness Guide • First Place — Best Niche Publication • Second Place — Best Shared Page • Third Place — B est Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad • Third Place — Best Institutional Ad • Third Place — Best Classified Section

2012

2014 • First Place — General Excellence for Newspaper Websites • Second Place — General Excellence for Newspapers • First Place — Wrightsville Beach Magazine, Sept. 2014, Best Niche Publication • Second Place — Wrightsville Beach Magazine, July 2014, Best Niche Publication

2008 • Third Place — Sports Photography • Third Place — Feature Photography

2004 • Third Place — Sports Feature Writing • First Place — Best Full Color Restaurant/ Entertainment Ad • First Place — Best Newspaper Promotion • Second Place — Best Institutional Ad

2007 • Third Place — News coverage • Third Place — Editorial page

NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL FEDERATION

2006 • Second Place — Best Full Color Real Estate Ad • Third Place — Best Real Estate Ad • Third Place — Best Use of Spot Color

Harbor Island Ship Models Bldg.

7232 Wrightsville Ave. Ste. D, Wilmington, NC 28403 Address all correspondence to: Lumina News, P.O. Box 1110, Wrightsville Beach, N.C. 28480

Phone: (910) 256-6569 • Fax: (910) 256-6512 E-mail: info@ luminanews.com

PRODUCTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN

• First Place — Photo Page • First Place — Best Motor Vehicle Ad • Third Place — Best Institutional Ad • Third Place — B est Full Color Restaurant/ Entertainment Ad

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Cissy Russell

Janet Berta Kelly Wenger

CONTRIBUTORS

DISTRIBUTION

Krys Estes Chris Russell Skylar Walters Carl Waters Andrew Wommack

Jim Rees

2012 • Southeast Region — Brown Pelican Award

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

Wrightsville Beach Magazine Wrightsville Beach Magazine keeps people informed of what’s going on in and around Wrightsville Beach while providing glimpses of Wrightsville’s glorious past, so the past will not be forgotten. In all that we do, we strive to raise the bar in our dedication to excellence. Wrightsville Beach Magazine is published monthly and is distributed to the public for free at hundreds of locations on and around Wrightsville Beach. www.wrightsvillebeachmagazine.com. (ISSN 1938-0003) • For distribution locations nearest you, please call (910) 256-6569.

• Postmaster: Send address changes to: Lumina News, P.O. Box 1110, Wrightsville Beach, N.C. 28480.

• LUMINA NEWS is published weekly, 52 times per year.

• Back issues of Lumina News are available from our office for $1 per issue.

• Subscriptions to Lumina News and Wrightsville Beach Magazine can be made by calling (910) 256-6569. A yearlong subscription to Lumina News can be purchased for only $42.95 In-County, $68.95 Out of County.

• Periodicals Postage Paid at Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

• Photography* published in Lumina News is available for purchase. For sizing, prices and usage terms, please call (910) 256-6569. *Some exceptions apply.

• Advertising information for all publications can be obtained by calling (910) 256-6569.

Lumina News is published weekly by SoZo8 Inc. © 2015 SoZo8, Inc. All property rights for the entire contents of this publication shall be the property of SoZo8 Inc. Lumina News’s content is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved.

Content may not be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from the copyright owner.

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

May 19–25, 2016

n SHOOTING Continued from Page 1

another man who was making repairs.

“It was one foot, maybe three feet from where he was standing,” Wilshire said. “Holy cow, that round was so close.”

What happened next on this suddenly unusual day at the marina was something that Wilshire’s employer said was only typical for his nature.

Seeing that the shots were coming from people firing a rifle on a spoil island across from the marina,Wilshire swam about 100 yards to the island, confronted the two young men firing the gun, and ordered them to turn themselves into the police, which they did.

“Being an experienced Marine, he confronted them and put an end to a scary situation,” said Jeff Saunders, who owns the boat cleaning service where Wilshire serves as dive team leader.

“There was a serious chance of someone getting hurt or killed.”

Wilshire said that the two Wilmington men that were firing the high-caliber rifle at about 2:30 p.m. at first did not believe that they had hit the boat. He said the 30 caliber rifle they were firing was far too powerful for the setting, easily cutting through the trees and brush they figured would catch the rounds.

After making the swim to the island, Wilshire said he made them unload the rifle and take their boat back to the dock, where they waited for Wrightsville Beach police.

“They kept saying, ‘We didn’t hit the boat,’” Wilshire said. “But

n SHARK

Continued from Page 1

the country learn more about the species that the World Wildlife Foundation lists as vulnerable.

“We learned that black drum is on the menu,” said Thomas Lankford, associate professor at the school’s biology and marine biology department. “We know very little about the food habits of white sharks in the western Atlantic. What are their common prey? What sorts of actions we take as humans might have consequences for the shark. Knowing that black drum is a prey item for our local white sharks is important to know.”

The latest tests were returned in early May, where histopathologies conducted on tissue from bite wounds found that the bite wounds on the shark occurred after its death, eliminating questions of whether the bites killed the animal.

“This test showed that there’s no smoking gun,” Lankford said on the shark’s demise.

Led by UNCW biology and marine biology research associate William McLellan and Lankford, a team of UNCW undergraduate and graduate students conducted a series of tests on the animal, beginning with the Dec. 8, 2015, necropsy that drew more than 100 spectators.

Some remaining mysteries include the female shark’s age and where it died. However, researchers determined that the shark had not yet reached sexual maturity, and their estimates put the animal’s age at between 15 and 20 years old, said Lankford, adding that recent research put the white shark’s average lifespan at 70 years. It weighed 688 pounds and measured 10.9 feet long.

In searching the animal’s stomach, the researchers found two unique bones that are present in the ears of fish, identifying them as from the black drum. Researchers also found the remnants of 141 fisheye lenses, with the largest being those of the black drum.

The wounds found on the inside of the animal’s esophagus likely came from the spiney bones of the black drum.

The shark died seven to eight days before it washed ashore, but Lankford said they don’t know where the shark was, though the UNCW team did have an idea on

5

Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002 when they saw where the round impacted, their expressions sank.

It put it in perspective. They said ‘Aw man, we could have killed someone.’”

The owner of the gun, Samuel Jarrell, 19, was issued a citation for damage to personal property while the other man, 20-year-old Cooper Hale, was not cited.

While Wilshire said he doesn’t think the two men were intentionally trying to harm people, their actions were reckless and deserved more serious charges.

Wrightsville Beach police said that since the rifle was fired on land managed by the county, they weren’t able to charge Jarrell with the town’s ordinance prohibiting firing a weapon.

Wilshire said he still believed the citation was too lenient for the hazard they posed.

“Especially for Wrightsville Beach, there should be a harsher punishment,” Wilshire said, adding that he often takes his family down to the marina. “A guy’s life was almost taken because of these kids’ stupidity. There are people who for not less of a stupid incident received a lot more punishment. The police may not have thought it was not big deal, but it’s a huge deal to me.”

The Lumina News received an email describing the incident, in which a witness said Wilshire “literally swam into gunfire” and said he “selflessly stopped a very bad situation without regards to his personal safety.”

For Saunders, the actions were entirely in Wilshire’s character.

“It’s his nature to solve things and get them done,” Saunders said. “It’s the way he is.”

Email terrylane@luminanews.com

how to research the question.

By working with oceanographers to plot the wind and currents of that period, they may be able to get a general idea of which direction the shark floated from.

UNCW’s researchers made other interesting discoveries in their dissection and testing and she still stands to make an impact in future research, as her remains will be utilized by scientists across the country for a variety of studies.

For example, the tissue from the shark’s brain was sent to Florida for mercury testing. While the results likely won’t reveal much about this specific shark, her tissue will go toward a larger study that will show whether the animal is at risk for mercury poisoning over its long lifespan.

Likewise, the shark’s DNA will be entered into a worldwide database that will seek to analyze the differences between the animal’s geographic populations between its distinct habitats in Pacific, Atlantic, African, Australian and other waters. The shark was also tested against a database of Atlantic white sharks observed by Massachusetts researchers, which showed no prior record of the shark.

The shark’s tissues and bones were cataloged for future studies and the university has received inquiries from researchers in Texas, Rhode Island, Florida, Massachusetts and other East Coast shark researchers.

Lankford said even the shark’s skin can reveal new clues as to its nature.

A UNCW student is researching the unique patterns of the shark’s scales with a powerful electron scanning microscope. The study will look at whether the scales change over different parts of the shark’s body.

“Shark scales are actually engineering the environment,” Lankford said. “They’re converting water flow into a linear pattern that reduces drag.”

And while the shark offered Lankford a unique opportunity to study the species, he still lamented that the animal died.

“It is really a magnificent creature. When you think about white sharks and what they do, it’s quite amazing,” Lankford said. “It’s sad to lose a member of the Atlantic population.” email terrylane@luminanews.com

The gift of education The Cape Fear Community College Foundation raised $225,000 for student scholarships from those attending the 11th annual Gift of Education luncheon Wednesday, May 18.

The fundraiser’s keynote speaker was Mary Ellen Bonczek, sr. vice president and chief nurse executive at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Bonczek, who runs the hospital’s nursing team, spoke about access to opportunities and partnership.

Student speakers included Capt. Addison Palanza, a Wilmington native and former U. S. Army combat artillery officer. Palanza, who is also an attorney, was medically retired in 2012 because of injuries to his back sustained during combat in Iraq. He is enrolled in the Cape Fear Community College’s boat building program as part of his transition back into civilian life.

Other student speakers were Angelina Smith and Joanne

n RESCUE Continued from Page 1

Mercer’s Pier that Owens said the man got caught in. That rip current is why the town installed signs warning not to swim within 200 feet on either side of the pier, he said.

“That rip current underneath Johnnie Mercer’s Pier is there every single day, whether it’s completely flat or whether we

n DRONE

Continued from Page 1

more accurate.

Colorado State University predicted a near-average number of storms forming in the Atlantic Ocean during this hurricane season, which lasts from June 1–Nov. 30. The study predicted 12 named storms, five

n BUDDY’S Continued from Page 1

The applicants agreed, and Danny McPherson said he expected to do such good business from morning until 10 p.m. he wouldn’t need to stay open for the late-night crowds.

The restaurant, which McPherson called the Shore Shack, will have a family atmosphere, he said. For breakfast he plans to serve items like crème brulee French toast and German chocolate pancakes and, for dinner, fresh seafood from Motts Channel Seafood.

The 75-year-old building needs work, the project’s architect said, but since town rules limit the amount of renovations he can make each year, the restaurant

Staff photo by Emmy Errante

The Reverend Carl Byrd and student speakers Joanne Demers and Angelina Smith attend the Cape Fear Community College Foundation’s Gift of Education Luncheon on May 18 at the Joe and Barbara Schwartz Center. The event raised $225,000 for student scholarships.

Demers. Smith, mother of an autistic child, can realize a lifelong dream of earning her living by

fixing cars after graduating from the college’s automotive program.

Demers graduated last week with

associate’s degrees in accounting, business development and general education. — Pat Bradford

have surf,” he said. “Some people aren’t very strong swimmers, and if they get into that rip it will just pull them out.”

Rip currents can form up and down the beach, he added. Even when the ocean appears gentle swimmers must be alert, especially now when a limited staff of lifeguards is working.

Currently, ocean rescue staff patrols the beach during the week in two trucks. On weekends they

add three ATVs, so they have five vehicles patrolling.

“We have a presence, but we’re not fully staffed,” Owens said.

“We’re patrolling the beaches, reacting to any sorts of situations like this, but there’s still a response time.”

Starting the Friday before Memorial Day, the full staff will return to man the 13 lifeguard stands from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Following tryouts in April,

ocean rescue hired 32 full-time guards and a number of part-time guards for the summer, Owens said.

They started training together on the beach this week in preparation for the season. They are scheduled to complete their annual lifeguard challenge — a rigorous, hours-long test of fitness and lifesaving skills — on beach strand Thursday, May 26.

hurricanes with two of them major hurricanes.

In addition to preparing insurance policies, Wrightsville Beach’s website advises residents to obtain materials like plywood and nails for covering windows and plan how to secure a boat. Additionally, the website suggests making an evacuation plan and lists what items to

bring, like bedding, clothing, emergency supplies, food, water and first aid.

The town will also have a hurricane plan in place. Owens said on June 1, town staff members would participate in training with other municipalities related to hurricane planning and response. After the countywide training, town staff will

discuss the plan at a local level, addressing potential scenarios depending on tides, dates, wind speeds and expected damage.

For more information about hurricane preparation in Wrightsville Beach, visit www.townofwrightsvillebeach. com/153/hurricane-preparation

will initially operate at about a 45-person occupancy on the first floor until the second floor can be repaired.

Three residents spoke in favor of the project during a public hearing, and one was opposed.

Residents in favor thought a family restaurant would bring a much-needed upgrade to the Johnnie Mercer’s Pier area.

Hayes Perry, a longtime resident of Seagull Street, which runs parallel to E. Salisbury Street, said he has lived there since there was “a trampoline park on one end, an open air dance floor jukebox, a bingo parlor and a bar,” and said he believes a family restaurant would be a good addition to the area.

Greensboro Street resident Dianne Wheatley spoke in

opposition, but her concerns were based mainly on limited parking in that area. E. Greensboro Street is “a parking nightmare,” she said, and she was worried a restaurant in the area would make it worse.

Alderwoman Lisa Weeks pointed out the restaurant should attract plenty of walk-up traffic, suggesting the owners could install a bike rack to encourage residents and visitors staying on the north end of the island to bike.

In addition to worries about parking, Wrightsville Beach Police Chief Dan House raised public safety concerns based on the building’s former occupants.

Despite Buddy’s origins as a restaurant, he noted, his department received 178 complaints about the establishment related

to noise and alcohol during the last five years.

In addition to late-night crowds, residents have expressed concerns about the noise created by dumping glass bottles late at night or early in the morning.

The board set a condition on the permit mandating all deliveries and dumping of bottles occur between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Mayor Bill Blair pointed out that the proposed restaurant should be less disruptive to neighbors than previous establishments at that location.

“I hear your concerns about noise,” he said, “but if they do this project halfway right, they won’t need to be open until 2 or 3 [a.m.], so I think that issue gets alleviated.”

email emmy@luminanews.com

email emmy@luminanews.com

email emmy@luminanews.com

Lumina News file photo

Danny and Earl McPherson, owners of King Neptune Restaurant, will open a new restaurant at 13 E. Salisbury St., the former location of Buddy’s Crab House and Oyster Bar.

6

May 19–25, 2016

Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002

LIFESTYLES Making a Difference in the Cape Fear Region

Adult coloring I

A N E X E R C ISE I N L E T T I N G G O

By Emmy Errante, Staff Writer

n a quiet corner of the Northeast Regional Library on May 12, coloring book pages were strewn across a large table while open boxes of crayons gave the room a faint wax-and-cardboard smell of childhood classrooms. But the six colorers seated around the table were not school kids. They were adults — women who have found relief from the complexities of adulthood in a simple childhood pastime.

One of the women, Linda Olah, pulled out her own coloring book with a cover promising stress relief. Adult coloring has become a popular method of relaxation, as evidenced by the widespread availability of adults coloring books with intricate black-and-white drawings.

“It’s just the new thing for adults to be able to color. It’s acceptable now,” said Jay Pinson, the library assistant who claimed the enviable task of hosting the week’s coloring session. “When this thing first blossomed, the coloring books were expensive, like $25, but now it’s become more mainstream.”

Coloring is “very mind-freeing,” she added, because coloring within the lines doesn’t require much thought. The coloring books offer extremely intricate or abstract designs, but more often Pinson finds herself reaching for the simple drawings.

“I think a lot of us steer away from the abstract ones because it’s too much thinking,” she said, picking up a red colored pencil to shade in a flower.

Dr. Donna Betts, American Art Therapy Association president, confirms Pinson’s feelings. Betts stated that the act of coloring helps improve the ability to concentrate, which reduces feelings of anxiety. When people color, their brains react the same as when they meditate.

UNCW senior Jocelyn Santillián experienced that firsthand when she introduced coloring to the older adults at the Fannie Norwood Memorial Home, where she volunteers.

“It stimulates their brain and can entertain them for hours without making them feel like they are children because there are so many intricate patterns within each page,” she said.

Devon Bartholomew, who colors across the table from Olah and Pinson, said she has heard coloring can be just as effective as drugs in lowering blood pressure.

Research backs up her belief and suggests it could help heal other health issues as well.

Studies have investigated meditation to heal different conditions, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health reports. There is evidence that it may reduce blood pressure, as well as symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and flare-ups in people who have ulcerative colitis. It also may ease symptoms of anxiety and depression, and help people with insomnia. Additionally, it could lower incidence, duration and severity of acute respiratory illnesses, such as influenza.

“As a licensed professional counselor, I can tell you we are incorporating [adult coloring books] in treatment plans for clients as a coping skill for those with anxiety and/ or depression,” said Jeanette Hurt Gurr of Avita Community Services Board for Mental Health in northeast Georgia. Gurr is the family member of a UNCW student.

“I’ve received a great deal of positive results in helping clients finding a positive distraction from negative thoughts,” she said.

For Pinson, coloring is both relaxing and rewarding. She has completed paintings before, but she wasn’t happy with them because, she said, “I had a different picture in my head of what it was going to look like and my brain and my hand didn’t connect, somehow.”

Art teachers might argue coloring within the lines doesn’t encourage creativity, she admitted, but she likes having the outlines provided.

“I’m not that artistic, so having the lines gives me boundaries,” she said. “I mean, I can make a picture here!”

The women acknowledge that their goal is to make pictures, not artistic masterpieces.

“I guess we’re not really creating anything, we’re just filling in the spaces,” Anna Misner said, reaching for a crayon. “But it’s still fun.”

They don’t even necessarily keep the finished product for that long. At first, Misner collected all of her completed coloring pages, but soon, she said, “it became a burden, [feeling] like you have to do something with it.”

So she shredded them.

“It’s an exercise in letting go,” she explained. “It’s not about ‘have to’ or forever, it’s something you enjoy for a period of time and then you can let it go.”

The adult coloring sessions are just as much about the process as the final product, Misner added. And, more specifically, it’s about sharing that process with others.

“Just being with people is basically what I look for,” Misner said, and several of the other women in the room nodded.

Olah agreed, adding that group coloring “just reminds me of childhood.”

“And isn’t that awesome?” Pinson said, smiling.

“It’s not about ‘have to’ or forever, it’s something you enjoy for a period of time and then you can let it go.”

Staff photos by Emmy Errante

Anna Misner, Kristin Mason and Devon Bartholomew (above) and Linda Olah and Jay Pinson (top) color at New Hanover County’s Northeast Regional Library on May 12.

Intern Alexandra Golder contributed to this story. email emmy@luminanews.com

W H AT ’ S C O M I N G D O W N T H E P I P E L I N E T H I S W E E K E N D ?

Splish, splash

Time to Grow

Walk for a Cause

Tickling the Ivories

Little Explorers: Water Wonders Thursday, May 19, 10-11 a.m., Free Cape Fear Museum

Sustainable Gardening Workshop Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $5 New Hanover County Arboretum

Second Annual Kids Walk Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m., $10 per walker Greenfield Lake

Piano concert Sunday, May 22, 5 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 125 S. Third St.

Kids ages 3-6 can participate in outdoor water activities, experiments and story time. Parental is participation required. The event will be moved inside in the case of bad weather. For more information, visit www.capefearmuseum.com/ programs/little-explorers/

Learn about healthy soils, native plants, composting, organic pesticides and more sustainable-gardening techniques in this workshop presented by the Cape Fear U.S. Green Building Council-N.C., North Carolina Cooperative Extension and Longleaf Organics. Lunch will be provided. For details, visit http://arboretum.nhcgov.com/

The Good Shepherd Center will host its second annual walk to end childhood homelessness and hunger. The event is family-friendly and will include food, drinks, face painting and kids’ crafts after the walk around the lake. For more information and to register, visit http://goodshepherdwilmington. org/2016/01/kidswalk2016/

Accomplished Wilmington pianist Domonique Launey will play favorites by J. S. Bach, Mozart, Debussy, Chopin and Rachmaninoff in one of downtown Wilmington’s historic churches. For more information about the Music @ First concert series, visit www.firstonthird.org/musicfirst/

May 19–25, 2016

7

Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002

The Good News Church Services

NEAR THE BEACH

LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 www.littlechapel.org Beach Service: 8 a.m., Public Beach Access No. 4 Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m.

Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Nursery provided.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH John McIntyre, senior pastor 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m.

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

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

WRIGHTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Doug Lain, senior pastor 4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471 Worship Services: 8:30, 9:45, 11:15 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH 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

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

C A R L WAT E R S

May 15, 2016, 6:23 p.m.

Witness

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., 11:15 a.m.

ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Patrick A. Keane 1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. en Español Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

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

Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m.

Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m. followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m.

Living H2O

You all bear witness to the powers of heaven and the joy of your song Nothing can stop the worship when your heart is full of right and no wrong Lift your spirit high above all the trials of your day in hopes tonight Will bring witness to healing and salvation that only Jesus can ignite A fire burns within you that nothing can quench except the Son of Man The rains will fall like a torrent but your fire burns like nothing else can You are witness to the power that heaven has and can impart on all believers Step out in your faith and have confidence that you are destined to be great achievers You will dance and shout to honor your Father above freely and from your heart Bear witness to all you see and feel in the joy that you have that will not depart Seek the peace that only salvation can bring and be a witness to the power heaven brings Strength and power are yours to use to advance you in all good things Your witness is important to the growth of My army here on this earth The value of your testimony is important and has an immeasurable worth

Each of you can change the life of a lost soul when you witness from your heart Changes will happen and lives will be saved when love is the integral part (Mark 10:19 NRSV) You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; You shall not defraud; Honor your father and mother.’”

(John 1:7 NRSV) He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him.

(Acts 14:17 NRSV) yet he has not left himself without a witness in doing good--giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, and filling you with food and your hearts with joy.”

(Rom 2:15 NRSV) They show that what the law requires is written on their hearts, to which their own conscience also bears witness; and their conflicting thoughts will accuse or perhaps excuse them (Rev 1:5 NRSV) and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood.

ANDREW WOMMACK MINISTRIES

One year with Jesus in the Gospels

teaching God’s unconditional love and grace

www.awmi.net

TAKING OFF THE MASKS May 19 Mark 7:6, “He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.”

MARK 7:6-9 This is the biblical definition of a hypocrite, “someone whose words and heart (actions) don’t agree.” A hypocrite may act the part of a Christian or he may talk like Christ, but he won’t do both. When both confession and action from the heart are consistent with God’s Word, there is salvation (Rom. 10:9-10).

The word “hypocrite” comes from the Greek word “hupokrites,” meaning “the playing of a part on the stage; an actor.” It was a custom for Greek and Roman actors to use large masks, when acting, to disguise their true identity. Hence, hypocrisy became “the feigning of beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not hold or possess; insecurity” (American Heritage Dictionary).

The dictionary defines “dissimulate” as “to disguise under a feigned appearance.” The Greek word means “without hypocrisy, unfeigned.”

It has become customary in our society to conceal our real feelings behind a hypocritical mask. Although we should be tactful and not purposely say things to offend people, there is a time and a place for speaking the truth, even if it isn’t popular.

In Leviticus 19:17, the Lord said, “Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.” This verse is saying that if we fail to rebuke our brother when we see sin approaching, then we hate him. Many people have concealed their true feelings about evil under the pretense of, “I just love them too much to hurt their feelings.” The truth is, they just love themselves too much to run the risk of being rejected. That’s hypocrisy. Motives — not actions — are usually what makes a person a hypocrite. Let God’s love be your motivation today and everyday.

Andrew’s Gospel Truth television broadcasts air M-F @ 6:30 a.m. ET on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN).

Help/Prayer Line: 719-635-1111

CLASSIFIED

Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-256-6569 ext 100 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES 16 SP 195 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 Patricia Diane Holt to Jeffrey W. Porter, Trustee(s), which was dated March 29, 2005 and recorded on March 30, 2005 in Book 4735 at Page 276, 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 May 24, 2016 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:

A certain tract or parcel of land lying and being the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, and being part of Lots 44, 45, 46, 47 and 48, Arcadia Subdivision, as recorded in Map Book 2, Page 88, records of New Hanover County, said tract also being part of those tracts as described in Deed Book 378, at Page 570 and Deed Book 404 at Page 173, records of New Hanover County: Beginning on a point at the intersection of the Western right-of-way of 25th Street (formerly Williams Street) and the Northern right-of-way of Chestnut Street, said point also being located North 42-44-07 West 36.78 feet from a monument at the intersection of centerlines of 25th Street (formerly Williams Street) and Chestnut Street: Proceed from said beginning point with the Western rightof-way of 25th Street (formerly Williams Street) North 00-05-00 East 116.40 feet to the Northeastern corner of said Lot 44, thence with the Northern line of said lot North 89-55-00 West 67.00 feet to a point, thence South 00-05-00 West 125.57 feet to the southern line of lot 48, also being the northern right-ofway of Chestnut Street, thence

with the Southern line of said Lot and the Northern right-of-way of Chestnut Street North 82-1724 East 67.24 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.19 acre according to a survey by Hanover Design Services, P.A. in October of 1993.

All bearings are relative to Map Book 2, Page 88.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 2421 Chestnut Street, 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 Patricia D. 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 by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the

tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. 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.: 12-29911-FC02 May 12 and 19, 2016

15 SP 824 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 Kevin Prelle to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated February 16, 2005 and recorded on February 17, 2005 in Book 4678 at Page 238, 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 May 24, 2016 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 Tract 1-A as shown on plot plan for Arthur Wayne Vandergrift by G. Douglas Jeffreys, dated July 2, 1988 and being 1.91 acres. Said Plot Plan is recorded in Map Book 28 at Page 191 of the New Hanover County Registry, 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 125 Gladiolus Road and 127 Gladiolus Road, 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

8

May 19–25, 2016

Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002

CLASSIFIED

Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-256-6569 ext 100 • classifieds@luminanews.com

LEGAL NOTICES 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 Kevin Prelle.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. 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.: 15-23927-FC01 May 12 and 19, 2016

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 N.C. Coastline Properties, LLC. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. 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.: 15-05565-FC01 May 12 and 19, 2016

15 SP 282 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 Ann Hudgins a/k/a Ann E. Hudgins, James H. Hudgins, Darin W. Coble and Robin W. Coble to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated January 6, 2005 and recorded on January 6, 2005 in Book 4630 at Page 160, 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 May 24, 2016 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 295 Section 9, Arrowhead Subdivision, as shown on map of same recorded in Map Book 18 at Page 106 of The New Hanover County Registry, 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 905 North Lorraine 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

16 SP 23 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 Ralph S. Callahan, Jr. to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated July 6, 2011 and recorded on July 25, 2011 in Book 5576 at Page 26, 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 May 24, 2016 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: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, STATE OF North Carolina, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT 162, PRINCE GEORGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF SAME RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 16, AT PAGES 50 & 50A OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY REGISTRY, 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 209 Deerfield Road, 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, 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 All Lawful Heirs of Ralph S. Callahan, Jr..

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. 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.: 15-26290-FC01 May 12 and 19, 2016 020267-00612/ 15-SP-862 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 Helen V. Bradley and Helen V. Bradley, as Trustee of the Helen V. Bradley Revocable Trust, dated January 18, 2010 and recorded on January 25, 2010 in Book No. 5464 at Page 394 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 May 24, 2016 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: 1554 S 41st St, Wilmington, NC 28403-7301 Tax Parcel ID: R06106-005-025000 Present Record Owners: The Trustee of the Helen V. Bradley Revocable Trust 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 by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Substitute Trustee 2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 520 Charlotte, NC 28273 (704)442-9500 May 12 and 19, 2016 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 207 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Daren F. Helms and Crystal Greene Helms to Joan H. Anderson, Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of June, 2008, and recorded in Book 5326, Page 1237, 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 May 24, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 309 A-R, as shown on plat entitled Apple Valley Section 8 and revision of Lot 309 a recorded in Map Book 49 Page 278 in the New Hanover County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3005 Old Barn Court, Castle Hayne, North Carolina.

Be the same more or less but subject to all legal highways.

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

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required

by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representa-

tion or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee.

If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1176239 (FC.FAY) May 12 and 19, 2016 DRA 97394770 NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 16 SP 153 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY DAVID A. ESBER AND WIFE, ANGELA ESBER DATED August 17, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 5221, PAGE 646, NEW HANOVER COUNTY REGISTRY, TO BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORPORATION, TRUSTEE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust executed by DAVID A. ESBER AND WIFE, ANGELA ESBER dated August 17, 2007 to BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee for BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, recorded in Book 5221, Page 646, 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: All of Lot 50 of Channel Haven Subdivision as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 7 at Pages 59-60 of the New Hanover County Registry.

PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION: 202 Marsh Hen Drive Wilmington NC 28409

DATE OF SALE: May 31, 2016 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 A.M. LOCATION OF SALE: NEW HANOVER County Courthouse RECORD OWNER(S): David Alan Esber & Angela Esber TERMS OF THE SALE: (1). This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-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 this Notice of Foreclosure Sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this Notice of Foreclosure Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

(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.

(7) If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Substitute Trustee.

This the 2016.

13th

day of April,

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 Fax: (919)250-2211 May 19 and 26, 2016 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY File No. 15-SP-660 New Hanover County, North Carolina Under and by virtue of the Declaration recorded in Book 1819, Page 990, and Book 1853, Page 0170, New Hanover County Register of Deeds, and the provisions of Chapter 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes, and because of the Respondents’ failure to pay assessments duly assessed by The Lakes at Johnson Farms, Inc. (“Association”) as shown by the Claim of Lien for Assessments filed on December 19, 2014, File No. 14-M-1478, in the Office of the New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court, and pursuant to an Order Allowing Foreclosure of Claim of Lien for Assessments entered by the New Hanover County Clerk of Court on January 21, 2016, the undersigned Trustee will expose for public sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, at 11:00 a.m. on the 2nd day of June 2016 at the Courthouse door, New Hanover County Judicial Building, 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, the following property (including any improvements thereon) located in New Hanover County, North Carolina:

BEING ALL of Lot 29 in Phase 2 of The Lakes at Johnson Farms as per map thereof recorded in Map Book 34 at Page 274, New Hanover County Registry, to which map reference is made for a more particular description.

Also commonly known as 5009 Gate Post Lane, Wilmington, NC 28412-8497.

The record owners of the abovedescribed real property as reflected by the records of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds ten (10) days prior to posting the Notice are Ronald Jackson and wife, Michelle Jackson.

The above-described property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” and is subject to any and all superior mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, unpaid taxes, easements, conditions, restrictions, and other matters of record, including, but not limited to, Deed of Trust recorded in Book 5106, Page 849, of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds.

The successful bidder will be required to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders a deed for the property. If for any reason the Trustee does not tender a deed for the property, the successful bidder’s sole remedy shall be a return of the deposit.

To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) units, you are hereby notified of the following: (a) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to § 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes 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; and (b) 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 ten (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 IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. THE UNDERSIGNED IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This the 19th day of April 2016.

Charles D. Meier, Trustee N. C. State Bar No. 13039 MARSHALL, WILLIAMS & GORHAM, L.L.P. 14 South Fifth Street Post Office Drawer 2088 Wilmington, NC 28402-2088 Telephone: (910) 763-9891 Facsimile: (910) 343-8604 E-Mail: cdm@mwglaw.com May 19 and 26, 2016 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 680 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kathryn B. Shaw and Lawrence Carl Piediscalzo, Jr. (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Larry C. Piediscalzo and Kathryn B. Shaw) to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), dated the 18th day of November, 2005, and recorded in Book 4939, Page 1329, 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 May 31, 2016 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 104, KIRKWOOD AT ARRONDALE, Section 1, as shown on a map of same recorded in Map Book 42, Page 104, of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6300 Naples Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina.

Subject to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for KIRK-

May 19–25, 2016

9

Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002

CLASSIFIED

Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-256-6569 ext 100 • classifieds@luminanews.com

LEGAL NOTICES WOOD AT ARRONDALE, Section 1, recorded in Book 3270, Page 129, of the New Hanover County Registry.

ment, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1167521 (FC.FAY) May 19 and 26, 2016

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required

by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee.

If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 234 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Timothy Peters and Melissa Peters (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Tim Peters and Melissa Peters) to Douglas P. Clark, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of January, 2003, and recorded in Book 3623, Page 725, 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 May 31, 2016 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 a Unit Ownership in Real Property, Unit 8 Bldg E, under and pursuant to Chapter 47-A of the North Carolina General Statutes, entitled “Unit Ownership Act” and being more specifically described as all of Unit 8 of Building E of SUn Skipper, Phase 5, a condominium project situated upon real property located within the Town of Carolina Beach, State of North Carolina, as said real property is described in the Supplemental Declaration creating Unit Ownership of Property under the Provisions of Chapter 47-A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, referred to hereinbelow, said Unit being more specifically described by reference to and shown on the set of plans of Sun Skipper, Phase 5, which are recorded as Exhibit “A” to said Declaration which is recorded in Book 1248 beginning at Page 1202 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, NC reference to which is hereby made for a more complete description thereof, said plans also being recorded in Condominium Plat Book 6 beginning at page 70 in the Registry, said Unit also being more defined in said Supplemental Declaration together with all appurtenances thereto belonging, including but not limited to, the undivided interest in the common areas and facilities of Sun Skipper, all Phases, appurtenant to said units as the same is established in said Supplemental Declaration Together with and

Subject to all rights privileges, easements, obligations, restrictions, covenants and conditions applicable and appurtenant to said Unit, specifically, and to until ownership of Sun Skipper, in general as the same are stated in said Declaration referred to hereinabove Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 1509 Carolina Beach Avenue North, #E8, Carolina Beach, North Carolina.

effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1179839 (FC.FAY) May 19 and 26, 2016

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required

by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee.

If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Philip H. Ackert, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o Jill L. Peters Kaess, 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 1st day of August, 2016, 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 28th day of April, 2016.

Rita E. Ackert, Executrix of the Estate of Philip H. Ackert Jill L. Peters Kaess Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JOHN DAMIAN MANLEY 15 E 1286 All persons, firms and corporations having claims against John Damian Manley, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Karen Ruth Manley, Executrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before July 28, 2016 at 2903 John Yeaman Drive, Wilmington NC 28405, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above named Executrix.

Karen Ruth Manley, Executrix Estate of John Damian Manley c/o Mark I. Nunalee BIBERSTEIN & NUNALEE LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 598 Hampstead NC 28443 910-270-4347 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

fied as Administrator of the Estate of Jack Lewis Ledford, deceased, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address set out below on or before the 29th day of July, 2016, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below.

This the 28th day of April, 2016.

William T. Womack, Administrator of the Estate of Jack Lewis Ledford c/o H. Kenneth Stephens, II Attorney at Law Post Office Box 2237 Wilmington, NC 28402 April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2016 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 JoAnne Midgett Woodbury 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 1st day of August 2016, 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 28th day of April, 2016.

Edgar Max Woodbury, Executor 1824 Starfix Terrace Wilmington, NC 28405 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19/2016 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 Cecil Elmer Turner 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 8th day of August 2016, 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 May, 2016.

David Stuart Turner, Executor 109 Santa Ana Drive Wilmington, NC 28412 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER

16-E-599 NOTICE TO CREDITORS LESLIE BONEY IVES, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of SUE BONEY IVES, deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit same to the said Leslie Boney Ives at the address set out below on or before August 19, 2016, or this Notice may be pleaded in bar of any payment or recovery of same. All persons indebted to said decedent will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below.

This the 12th day of May 2016.

LESLIE BONEY IVES, Executor Estate of SUE BONEY IVES, Deceased c/o MARSHALL, WILLIAMS & GORHAM, L.L.P. 14 South Fifth Street Post Office Drawer 2088 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-2088 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2/2016

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 Bonnie Caneer Culp 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 August 2016, 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 May, 2016.

Linda Jeneane Culp Tadlock, Executrix aka Jeneane Culp Tadlock 100 Water Street Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2/2016

BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT FILE NO. 16 E 0641

This the 19th day of May, 2016.

Dawn S. Cox, Administratrix c/o Robert A. O’Quinn, Attorney at Law Post Office Box 1364 Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina 28480 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9/2016

FOR SALE Hogan Apex Irons 2-PW and sand iron. Brand new grips. $125. 910-256-5530 5/19/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

BEACH PROPERTY FOR SALE

COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER

Wrightsville Beach, NC. Private 1/10th Ownership. Ocean Front Town Home $119,900. Info at 910.620.2570.

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 Paul Kenneth Schearer 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 August 2016, 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 19th day of May, 2016.

Ann Bullard, Executrix 107 Ronald Avenue Castle Hayne, NC 28429 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9/2016

16 E 546 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of RUSSELL B. LONG, SR., deceased of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or

BEFORE THE CLERK

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

ADMINISTRATRIX’S NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The undersigned, having quali-

COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER

The undersigned having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Lois M. Smith, 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 of August, 2016, 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.

SUE BONEY IVES, Deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER

In the Matter of the Estate of

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at: 1405 White Oak Church Road Apex, NC 27523 This the 19th day of May, 2016.

Randall K. Daniels, Executor of the Estate of Russell B. Long, Sr. 1405 White Oak Church Road Apex, NC 27523 The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Rd., Ste. 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9/2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

UPERIOR COURT DIVISION

OF JACK LEWIS LEDFORD

before the 20th day of August, 2016, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26/2016

FURNITURE

Mattress Outlet

Brand New Mattress Sets Full $99 Queen $109 King $179 Can Deliver Free Layaway

910-742-7767 1040 S. College Road Wilmington (next to Katy’s Grill)

SUBSCRIBE TO LUMINA NEWS

... and have award-winning coverage of Wrightsville Beach news mailed directly to your door or postal box

Only $13 per YEAR

Plus tax, in New Hanover County only. Call for rate on an out of county and out of country subscription.

D O IT TODAY: 256- 6 5 6 9

10

May 19–25, 2016

Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002

Sports/Marine Hook, Line & Sinker May fishing continues to be outstanding

By Skylar Walters

If you haven’t yet had a chance to wet a hook during the month of May, I wouldn’t wait too much longer, as this month has been one of the best that our area has seen in quite some time and while it is not showing any signs of slowing down just yet, it’s bound to happen sooner or later. It’s hard to believe that we’re only in the middle of the month. Water temperatures are reading in the lower 70s and the fishing reports are more than can be summarized into a logical weekly report as by next week there will be even more to talk about.

Spanish mackerel! That’s it and they’re everywhere: along the beach, off the beach, and in the sounds already. Everywhere!

But as usual there’s a catch — no pun intended. A lot of the

know what you’re putting in the cooler as the kings have a much different size and possession limit than the Spanish do. For possession, size and identification information, visit the Marine Fisheries website at http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/ For the larger kings, they have started showing in pretty good numbers around 10 miles out of Wrightsville Beach. The Brunswick County beaches have been seeing a good run of large fish being caught off the pier which should be an indicator that it won’t be too much longer in the local waters.

Another fish whose arrival is highly anticipated is the cobia and the past week has seen a couple of fish being caught in our waters with the main arrival continuing into the month of

Spanish mackerel! That’s it and they’re everywhere: along the beach, off the beach, and in the sounds already. fish are on the smaller side and while most are legal, careful measuring is mandated unless you want to take that chance, and really with the abundance of fish being found, why would you or anyone try to keep that one undersized fish. Trolled Clark Spoons on small planers seem to be the ticket although some anglers are still having fun finding the schools and sight casting to them but that proves rather difficult when the fishing is being done over the weekend when everyone else is looking for the same thing. Water depths of around 30 feet are a good place to start and then adjust depths accordingly once you find the fish, which shouldn’t be too difficult if the numbers of fish remain the same. If you’re looking for some larger Spanish, there are still a few being found off of Fort Fisher as well as some around the Topsail area.

There have been a few very small king mackerel mixed in with the Spanish so be sure to

June. The limit for these fish has been reduced to one fish per person with a 33-inch forklength minimum. The season for cobia will also be closing during the month of June so if your goal is a trophy fish in a brown suit, it’s time to get serious.

Along the nearshore reefs, wrecks and live bottom, the flounder fishing has been pretty good with some decent fish being reported. Those fish are also starting to come into the inlets, allowing some good inshore fishing as well. The baitfish are becoming more plentiful by the day and those flounder are getting bigger daily as well.

Offshore the fishing is also producing good numbers of dolphin, wahoo and tuna, both blackfin and a few yellowfin.

Ocean conditions are the main cause of few to no reports and this week doesn’t look that great, but there’s always next week to cross your fingers for.

Staff photo by Emmy Errante

A group of children start the OrthoWilmington 5K May 14 at Port City Community Church.

5K benefits, celebrates youth running programs

By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

Hundreds of young children sporting matching socks, shirts and colored hair spray took part in the annual OrthoWilmington 5K at Port City Community Church May 14, running in giggling packs or alongside their parents.

The annual race benefits and celebrates youth running programs Girls on the Run and Stride, and many of the runners were members of those groups.

But runners of all ages and abilities entered the race, bringing event participation to more than 1,500.

Numerous local children

participate in Girls on the Run, a program for third- through fifth-grade girls, and Stride, a program for third- through fifthgrade boys. In addition to the OrthoWilmington 5K, the groups also take part in the William H. Craig Race for Life in December.

They’ve been training twice a week for the race since March.

Two weeks ago, the running groups held a practice 5K to help the children prepare. Parents brought refreshments and gathered around the finish line to cheer on the kids.

“We all stayed until everyone finished and then we had this big celebration,” Stride coach Meredith Hilt said.

Many of the kids were probably

just as excited about the practice 5K as the actual 5K, Hilt said.

But Girls on the Run parent Kemp Burdette said the actual race was a big deal for his 8-yearold daughter and her friends, as evidenced by their race day preparation.

“They all colored their hair and got matching socks,” he said.

He enrolled his daughter in Girls on the Run for the first time this year because she wanted to join her many friends who participate. In addition to teaching and encouraging a healthy lifestyle, he said the program also instills in the children a greater sense of independence.

The kids run together around their school campus, and while

Staff photo by Emmy Errante

Racers finish the OrthoWilmington 5K on May 14 at Port City Community Church.

teachers are on site, the children mostly complete the 1- or 2-mile runs without an adult leading them.

“I think she’s really proud of herself for getting to go out and do that,” he said.

The running programs also emphasize teamwork and camaraderie, Hilt added. She’s worked with the same group of Stride boys for three years, and she said “they’ve become very close friends. … This is their sixth 5K together.”

While running is a solo sport, she requires them to do a few group runs during practice, which, she said, “teaches them to stay together, cheer each other on and pace themselves.”

Marcos Briceno, one of the many Stride parents to participate, said doing 5Ks has taught his 10-year-old son David how to set a goal and stick to it.

“I think it teaches commitment,” said Briceno, who ran the whole race alongside his son. “It doesn’t matter whether you walk, you run, you sprint, as long as you finish.”

The children are not overly concerned with setting a personal record or beating one another to the finish line, Hilt added, saying that during the practice 5K, many of the fastest finishers circled back to run alongside and cheer on the slower runners.

“There’s no competitiveness, no ‘I’m faster than you,’” she said. “They’re just a great group and I think they’ve learned so much from this program.” email emmy@luminanews.com

Wilmington Christian claims fourth-straight golf title Pierce Barden | 910.612.7224 • Susan Snider | 910.622.4394 Kelly Strickland | 910.612.6537 • Larisa Gadalla | 910.777.4882 Michelle Clark | 910.367.9767 • Wendy McElhinney | 910.515.5495 Linda Woods | 910.233.8900 • Alison Long | 910.520.5949

0 00 9, 9 $2 6338 Oleander Drive, Unit 19 Great condo in Bradley Creek

0 00 9, 6 $6 912 Arboretum Patio and sunroom overlook pond in Landfall

0 00 0, 7 $6 6309 Marywood Private oasis in Shinn Point

By Terry Lane Staff Writer

The Wilmington Christian Academy showed once again that it is nurturing some of the better young golf talent in the region when its golf team again won the North Carolina Christian School Association’s tournament.

This makes the fourth consecutive year that the WCA Patriots have won the statewide golf tournament for Christian schools. Not

only did the team repeat as winners, the golfers matched their record-setting performance from 2015.

With a combined score of 293 during the 2016 NCCSA tournament at the Neuse Golf Club in Clayton on May 3, the four golfers tied the record-low score that the WCA team set in the 2015 tournament. Chris Staton, WCA athletic director, said the Patriots repeated the record-setting feat and did so with the same lineup

TIDES Masonboro Inlet Latitude 34° 11’ N, Longitude 77° 49’ W

00 ,0 88 8 $ 2204 Masons Point Golf and marsh front in Landfall

00 ,0 3 9 $6 1716 Register Lane 22-foot boat slip and lift

0 00 9, 8 $1 822 Fox Ridge Pond front in Landfall

“I really enjoyed the experience of working with Michelle Clark’s team, as their assistance in staging and home preparation made for a quick sale. Aside from these resources was the opportunity to work with a world class realtor who made the process enjoyable and smoothed out the inevitable bumps in the road to completion.”— Rich Brownlow

Date Time ht(ft) Time ht(ft) Time ht(ft) Time ht(ft) 5/19 Thu

12:29 AM 0.26 L

06:28 AM 3.52 H

12:35 PM 0.02 L

06:56 PM 4.36 H

5/20 Fri

01:12 AM 0.17 L

07:07 AM 3.54 H

01:15 PM -0.02 L

07:34 PM 4.45 H

5/21 Sat

01:53 AM 0.08 L

07:45 AM 3.52 H

01:54 PM -0.03 L

08:11 PM 4.48 H

5/22 Sun

02:34 AM 0.01 L

08:23 AM 3.47 H

02:32 PM -0.02 L

08:49 PM 4.47 H

5/23 Mon

03:13 AM -0.02 L

09:02 AM 3.4 H

03:09 PM 0.02 L

09:29 PM 4.42 H

5/24 Tue

03:51 AM -0.01 L

09:43 AM 3.34 H

03:46 PM 0.1 L

10:11 PM 4.35 H

5/25 Wed

04:30 AM 0.03 L

10:28 AM 3.31 H

04:24 PM 0.19 L

10:55 PM 4.29 H

from last year.

Leading the way was senior Joey Funderburg, who put up a two-under-par score of 70.

Funderburg edged out friend and teammate Blake Taylor, who took second place with a score of 71.

Not far behind was sophomore Sarah Funderburg, who wasn’t too far behind her older brother with a score of 74, taking third place overall and first for girls.

Sophomore Jake Booth rounded out the Patriots team with a 78, taking fifth place overall.

Wilmington Christian Academy golfers have proven they are competitive with the other area high schools, Staton said, noting that the Patriots won a tournament for Cape Fear region high schools in 2015. The team wasn’t able to compete in the 2016 tournament due to weather and scheduling, he said.

Taylor will look to advance his golf career at East Carolina University, while Funderburg will play amateur tournaments this summer before trying to walk on to the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s team, Staton said. email terrylane@luminanews.com