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Water quality and service to improve By Marimar McNaughton Staff Writer

The town continues its best management practice, or BMP, project, in partnership with the North Carolina Coastal Federation this week with a rain garden installation and catch basin construction at Seawater Lane on the town hall campus. Implementation of the rain garden is planned for an area adjacent to the old fire station during a two-to-three day period. The rain garden is characterized as a typical 200-square-foot area designed to mitigate runoff by passing through a pervious layer and infiltrating groundwater to nourish ornamental grasses, sedge, herbaceous plant species, and deciduous and evergreen shrubs consistent with the

town’s stormwater plan. The catch basin construction will seal off through traffic from West Salisbury Street to Seawater Lane. Together the two projects are one of seven funded by a 2011 grant outlined by Tracy Skrabal, NCCF southeastern regional manager and lead scientist, who addressed the board of aldermen at its July 10 meeting. Skrabal retraced the history of the Grey to Blue Stormwater Reduction Project aimed at restoring the Hewlett’s and Bradley creeks watershed to shellfish habitat. She was introduced by town stormwater manager Jonathan Babin, who walked board members and townspeople through a presentation about the grant-supported n See water Page A5

Children surf in the guppy division during the ninth annual O’Neill Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest at Wrightsville Beach Saturday, July 12. ~ Emmy Errante

Windham voted Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue sweeps officer of the year South Atlantic lifeguard competition Beautification, virtualization, traffic safety top decision making By Marimar McNaughton Staff Writer

Jason Windham was awarded the Wrightsville Beach Police Department’s Officer of the Year Thursday, July 10. Police chief Dan House made the presentation yet said Windham was singled out by his peers. In 2013 Windham was one of two WBPD officers who rescued two adult females and an infant who were being swept out to sea by a rip current near Public Beach Access No. 31. House also administered the oath of office to Sten Taube and Joshua Lee sworn as fulltime officers, and Otis Medlin who was sworn in as a reserve officer, bringing the town’s police force up to full staff with 24 officers. Staff photo by Joshua Curry Five of 10 reserve officer positions are also Corporal J.R. Windham has been given the honor of Police filled. Officer of The Year by the Town of Wrightsville Beach.

Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue is considered a small beach in the competitions with less than 100 paid lifeguards. It was the second year in a row it won that division, as well as outscoring all of the large beaches like Jacksonville Beach, Fla., and Virginia Beach. The team beat second place overall Jacksonville Beach by 130 points and increased its overall point total by 150 points over last year’s winning score for a total of 466 points. Ocean rescue lieutenant Jon

By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer

For the second year in a row a team of lifeguards from Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue outscored every other beach at the United States Lifesaving Association South Atlantic Regional Championships. This year’s regional competition was held in North Myrtle Beach July 9-10, and included 17 ocean rescue agencies from Virginia Beach to Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Mauney said the team was confident about repeating as the small beach champions but uncertain about the overall title. “This year we knew Jacksonville would bring a bigger squad again, Nags Head would be tougher than last year and Corolla would be right up there again, so we didn’t know how it would turn out overall,” Mauney said. “When they read out the point totals and we beat Jacksonville by more than 130 points that was pretty great.” n See lifeguard Page A5

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School bond referendum voter education By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

New Hanover County Schools want voters to be informed when they determine the fate of a $160 million school bond at the polls in November. Eddie Anderson, director of facility planning and construction, reached out to local municipalities with a request to consider a resolution encouraging

voters to get involved and understand the needs behind the bond. “Our role and our intent is to get as much information to the voters so they can make informed decisions,” Anderson said. No date is set for the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen to consider the resolution but town manager Tim Owens confirmed he received it and agreed with the county’s advice to make a well-informed

decision at the polls. “If you’re voting for something or against something, you need to be informed. So it’s important to stay tuned, see what’s happening, get the full picture,” Owens said during a July 10 phone interview. The bond includes a $7.3 million project to renovate and expand Wrightsville Beach School. The improvements would bring classes held in 10 mobile n See education Page A5

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Future transportation projects hang in balance By Cole Dittmer

Accelerated Carolina Beach renourishment to be reconsidered

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Funding for future highway projects nationwide has come into question with the Sept. 30 expiration of the 2012 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) looming. Signed into law in July 2012, MAP-21 is the federal surface transportation authorization bill that provides funding authorizations for highway, bicycle, pedestrian, transit, ferries and passenger rail projects. However, the Highway Trust Fund, which provides the actual funding for the projects, is running low and will soon become insolvent. The Highway Trust Fund is fueled by the federal gas tax of 18.4 cents per gallon on gasoline and 24.4 cents on diesel fuel. Tuesday, July 15, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a $10.8 billion bill that would keep the fund solvent for another 10 months but did not address a long-term solution for the issue. The U.S. Department of Transportation had advised state departments of transportation that it would limit reimbursements to the states for transportation

By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

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The Kerr Avenue widening project from Randall Parkway to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard could be one of the projects cut by the North Carolina Department of Transportation if Congress does not finalize a bill to extend the Highway Trust Fund. The two gas stations at the corner of Kerr Avenue and Market Street have already been leveled to make way for the project.

projects beginning Aug. 1, if a plan to extend the fund is not approved by both sides of Congress. The U.S. Senate has yet to vote on a similar bill. Locally, the state of North Carolina receives more than $1 billion in federal funding annually for transportation projects

and NCDOT said that funding accounts for 28 percent of its overall budget and about half of its construction program. Steve Abbott, NCDOT communications supervisor, said that loss would jeopardize 108 projects statewide slated to begin after Oct. 1, 2014, worth an estimated $1.4 billion. In addition, NCDOT’s Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation would lose all of its $15 million in funding. No projects currently under construction would have to be stopped. “Every state receives funding and some states set it up differently,” Abbott said. “We happen to have made arrangements and are in good shape to finish the projects we have underway but other states are not going to be able to do that.” Within New Hanover County, Abbott said the only projects that could be cut are the Kerr Avenue widening project from Randall Parkway to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the replacement of the North Third Street bridge in downtown Wilmington.

Wilmington City Councilwoman and Transportation Advisory Committee chairman Laura Padgett said she would prefer to see a longterm fix for the Highway Trust Fund. “If you look in the [U.S. Constitution] one of the responsibilities of Congress is to build and maintain the post roads and at that time the post roads were the transportation,” Padgett said. “It is a constitutional responsibility of Congress to build and maintain at least the national network.” In a statement from U.S. Senator Kay Hagan, she expressed desire for a permanent fix but also expressed the need for Congress to act quickly. “Although I would prefer a longer term solution for stability of the Highway Trust Fund, I believe Congress must act quickly to ensure the solvency of the Fund so that critical road and infrastructure projects are not put on hold or jobs placed in jeopardy at the height of the construction season,” Hagan said. email cole@luminanews.com

Carolina Beach might not receive sand for its beach this fall after all. The Wilmington-New Hanover Port, Waterway and Beach Commission approved a resolution of support to postpone the renourishment project to 2016 as originally scheduled. The $7.4 million project was proposed when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers secured $4.8 million to be matched with $727,000 from the N.C. Division of Water Resources for what could have been the town’s last chance to secure federal funds before its federal authorization expires in December 2014. New Hanover County Commissioners approved a request to pull $1.86 million from the room occupancy tax fund to cover the remaining cost for the project during a May 5 meeting. A request for reauthorization in the 2014 Water Resources Reform and Development Act was pending during the commissioners’ May meeting. A three-year authorization was approved in June. The county is pursuing options to secure an additional 15-year reauthorization in the interim. Because the project is now federally authorized through 2017, the county manager’s office suggested Carolina Beach be renourished in 2016 as originally scheduled. County commissioners will vote on the change during an Aug. 21 meeting. The commission’s resolution of support carried despite opposition from Kure Beach Mayor Pro Tem Craig Bloszinsky. Because the corps cannot guarantee the funds it allocated

for the 2014 renourishment will still be available in 2016, Bloszinsky said he favored taking advantage of the money now. “It would be a value to put the sand on the beach this year. … If we don’t get an extension past the three years, we’re going to get one nourishment out of this,” Bloszinsky said. New Hanover County Shore Protection Coordinator Layton Bedsole said the Division of Water Resources funds allocated for the 2014 renourishment will be available in 2016. Carolina Beach and Kure Beach are both on three-year cycles and renourishment projects traditionally occur simultaneously. Kure Beach also requested ROT funds for a 2014 accelerated cycle during the May 5 commissioners meeting but the board declined action on the request. Carolina Beach Mayor Dan Wilcox said he realized the corps’ funds are not guaranteed for 2016 but said he understands the county’s reasoning. In other business, North Carolina State Ports Authority CEO Paul Cozza, who assumed his position April 2014, discussed plans to develop Wilmington’s sea port. Cozza said one of the biggest obstacles to the port’s development is the depth of the harbor, recently expanded from 38 to 42 feet. He suggested 48 feet as an ideal depth but said a final depth would be determined in a feasibility study. Cozza also declared his intention to create stronger ties with national, state and local partners, including the commission. Chair Dennis Barbour suggested scheduling a tour of the port for commission members. email miriah@luminanews.com

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because the reading camps were being funded by the state with a $286,578 budget. “We pay teachers, we pay for transportation, we pay for materials, we pay for meals,” Dr. LaChawn Smith, NHCS director of instructional services, said. To recognize more students who were proficient, thus minimizing the number of students attending the camps, the N.C. State Board of Education allowed 30 school districts to use local tests that demonstrated reading proficiency. Other districts, including New Hanover County, could submit requests. Smith said students were able to prove proficiency in several ways, including alternative testing. “They can test for proficiency in the beginning of third grade exam, demonstrate proficiency in the end of year exam, demonstrate through the portfolio process, demonstrate through an alternative assessment and can

demonstrate proficiency in the Read to Achieve test,” Smith said. Along with an extended list of ways in which students can prove proficiency, Smith said there were also ways in which a student could be exempt from attending the summer reading camp, listing “limited English proficiency with less than two years of instruction, English as a second language, [and] students who demonstrate reading proficient on an alternate assessment approved by the state board of education,” Smith said. Read to Achieve summer reading camps started Monday, June 30 and run through Thursday, July 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at four elementary school sites: Bradley Creek, Mary C. Williams, Rachel Freeman and Wrightsboro. At the end of the reading camp, children will be given the opportunity to take the Read to Achieve test again to be promoted to the fourth grade. During the camp, students

can gain proficiency through the portfolio process. However, if at the end of the camp a child is not proficient in reading, the student will receive intensive reading instruction in a third to fourth grade transition classroom, Smith said. Smith said despite certain challenges, teachers and educators are doing the best they can to assist students. “I’m sure the unknown of implementing a law caused some questions in the minds of parents and children because this was very new to the state and the district,” Smith said. “I think that we, through collaborative effort and our best ability, are providing children with high-quality reading services.” Wrightsville Beach School’s principal, MaryPaul Beall, said all of the third-grade students within the school were proficient in reading. “Our teachers did everything they needed to do to meet each individual’s needs,” Beall said.

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Pat Kusek tapped to lead utility authority board By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

Pat Kusek will serve as the new chair of the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Board. Kusek traded roles with Jim Quinn, who assumed the role of vice chair. Quinn served as chair of the authority board for the last three years. He will continue to serve on committees and help direct the authority’s actions. Kusek said his continued presence is an asset to the board. “He was around when the utility authority was first formed, and to have his expertise still there for another couple years is vital to the board continuing

its work,” Kusek said during a July 10 phone interview. Kusek intends to focus on planning and developing the authority’s plans for the future during her tenure as chair. “The next phase has to do with good planning. We have a capital improvement plan in place and we’re making sure that we take care of these old infrastructure systems,” Kusek said. Her priorities complement and continue Quinn’s efforts to support economic development, she said. “We need to make sure we’re doing everything we can to properly work with the city and county to be ready for growth and expansion when it’s time again.

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… We don’t want to sit there and have industry walk away because we don’t have infrastructure in place,” Kusek said.

Kusek rose through the ranks since her 2011 appointment to the board, serving as secretary for one year and vice chair for two years. As Quinn approached the end of his term, Kusek shared her interest in becoming chair with the board’s nominating committee, who considered and approved her candidacy during a June meeting. The board elected her as chair during its July 9 meeting. Kusek founded a financial consulting firm, Kusek Financial Group, in 2003 after retiring from a career with Duke Energy. She said her work with Duke primed her for work on the utility board.

County approves more flexible early voting schedule By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

The New Hanover County Board of Elections will offer extended weekday and weekend hours at early voting sites during the 2014 general election. The board discussed two scenarios that would offer more flexible hours at one-stop voting locations during a July 15 meeting. Deborah Dicks Maxwell, president of the New Hanover County NAACP, was one of six people who spoke during the meeting to request early voting options that better accommodate work schedules. Maxwell works in Brunswick County from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. She said she had to take time off to get to New Hanover County to vote during the primary election. “I sincerely hope that you will look back at your schedule, see what Brunswick and others have

done to make this more accessible to citizens who work, who have arduous work schedules or family schedules,” Maxwell said. One-stop voting for the 2014 primary election took place April 24 to May 3. The Board of Elections office was open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Four additional locations were open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. All five sites were open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The four additional sites include the New Hanover County Main and Northeast Regional libraries, Carolina Beach Town Hall and the New Hanover County Senior Resources Center. One-stop voting for the 2014 general election will be available at the same five sites Thursday, Oct. 23 to Saturday, Nov. 1. Both scenarios considered by the board would offer later weekday hours and two Saturdays to make early voting more convenient. Under the first scenario, the Board of Elections office would

be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the last Saturday. Additional locations would be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays and the first Saturday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the last Saturday. State law requires early voting locations to close by 1 p.m. on the last day. It also requires consistent hours at one-stop sites offered in addition to the Board of Elections office, which restricted options for later hours at additional sites. Under the second scenario, the Board of Elections office would be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and the first Saturday. Additional locations would not be open on the first Thursday, Friday or Saturday but would be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. the following Monday through Friday. All locations would be open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the last Saturday. After the June 15 meeting,

Maxwell said either scenario would be better than the schedule offered during the primary election. “It’s an improvement,” Maxwell said. “There are thousands of people in this area in the same boat I’m in. That’s why Brunswick and Pender adjusted their schedules, to make hours compatible for people who don’t work in the county. New Hanover needs to step up and do the same thing, and I’m glad to hear that they’re trying now,” Maxwell said. The board unanimously approved the second scenario during a July 16 meeting. Board member Tannis Nelson, who said July 15 she preferred the first scenario, voted in favor of the second scenario. “I hate giving up days of early voting. ... My desire would be to have the full days of voting at all sites but I do understand,” Nelson said. email miriah@luminanews.com

Loggerhead habitat designation adds protection By Miriah Hamrick Staff Writer

Loggerhead sea turtles received another layer of protection with 685 miles of coastline from North Carolina to Mississippi designated as critical habitat for the endangered species. Wrightsville Beach was not designated but New Hanover County’s Pleasure Island is one of a handful of North Carolina beaches assuming the new classification. The designation is required under the Endangered Species Act. Jurisdiction of the protected habitat is split, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration overseeing aquatic habitat and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service overseeing terrestrial habitat. The effort was met with concern during an Aug. 7, 2013, public hearing in Wilmington,

when local stakeholders questioned the need of designation and its impact on federally funded beach management projects. Pete Benjamin, supervisor of the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Raleigh Field Office, said the designation will have little impact on beach management projects. “It really should have almost no effect on the projects. It almost certainly won’t affect the outcome of any projects. It won’t be a deciding factor in whether or not any particular beach gets nourished, or really how those projects are done,” Benjamin said during a July 14 phone interview. Benjamin said the habitat designation creates a little more work for the Fish and Wildlife staff. The agency completes a biological opinion for every beach management project receiving federal funds, outlining potential effects on endangered species. Benjamin said the biological

opinion will now address any impact on critical habitat for projects at designated beaches. “That document will need another section that separately and specifically looks at the effects of the project on critical habitat. So it’ll add some verbiage to the documents we already prepare,” Benjamin said. Even if projects extend into nesting season, Benjamin doubted the additional consideration would prevent any projects from taking place. “Those things happen from time to time. We coordinate with the corps and whoever the local sponsor is for the project and we figure out what needs to be done to protect turtles or shorebirds so work can go on,” Benjamin said. Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project volunteer coordinator Nancy Fahey said she expects little impact from the designation.

“All the designation really accomplished was to more or less formalize protections that are already in place for sea turtles, as far as U.S. Fish and Wildlife goes,” Fahey said during a July 15 phone interview. “Renourishment is under review for that reason anyway, always, on every beach.” Fahey said the designation could positively impact beach town economies by raising awareness of sea turtle conservation. Nancy Busovne, Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project volunteer coordinator, agreed. “I also work in the vacation rental industry and I know from talking to our tourists that they love the turtles. A lot of them plan their vacations around nest hatchings,” Busovne said during a July 15 phone interview. Designation is effective Aug. 11, 2014. email miriah@luminanews.com

Often the only female in her field, Kusek’s experience at Duke also taught her the importance of making her ambitions known. “I’ve always been in nontraditional roles for females,” Kusek said. “The only mistake I’ve ever made, and this is a good lesson

I’ve learned through the years, is the things that never happened to me were the things I didn’t let people know I was interested in.” Kusek was elected to a oneyear term as chair. She can be reelected to two additional oneyear terms. email miriah@luminanews.com

BEACH BLOTTER Unresponsive Wrightsville Beach Police and Wrightsville Beach Fire departments responded to a call from No. 4 Crane St. around 10:25 p.m., Wednesday, July 9, about a possible incidence of cardiac arrest after 28-year-old Meghan Gross’ friend called 911. The friend said Gross was unresponsive and something appeared awry before she went to bed. Upon arrival, one of the firefighters pointed out there was a collection of prescription bottles in Gross’ room and that both Gross and the friend had been drinking. Gross finally regained consciousness, and police and fire units left the scene.

Tinted and impaired Wrightsville Beach Police pulled 31-year-old Daniel Rahimtoola after they observed his truck with black tinted windows pass a vehicle on North Lumina Avenue, cross the center double yellow line twice and reach 49 mph in a 25 mph zone. After pulling Rahimtoola over around 2:42 a.m., Friday, July 11, the officers noticed a strong smell of alcohol coming from the truck. Rahimtoola refused to take a field sobriety test for about one hour but eventually blew a .14 during a blood alcohol concentration test.

Downtown hit and run On Saturday, July 12, around 7:31 p.m., Wrightsville Beach Police responded to a hit and run call involving a white pickup truck and a parked car at 204 N. Lumina Ave. that was pushed into a nearby parking meter. On the way to the scene, the responding officer noticed a white pickup truck with damage to the front corner traveling at a high rate of speed north on North Lumina Avenue. The vehicle pulled onto Parmalee Boulevard and parked. All of the occupants left the truck. Wrightsville Beach Police then found 24-year-old William Cohee, who admitted to being the driver of the truck in question. Cohee blew a .18 on the blood alcohol concentration test.

Weekend Police Report July 11 Citations • Rex Brandon Elliot was issued a citation for speeding. • Amber Leigh Long was issued a citation for open container in passenger area.

Warning Tickets • Jerrid Watts was issued a warning ticket for expired registration.

Civil Penalties • Five civil penalties were issued for glass on the beach, open container, human waste and operating a taxi without a permit.

Reports • Forgery and larceny of chose in action was reported. • Larceny of a cell phone was reported.

July 12 Arrests • William Thomas Cohee was arrested and issued citations for driving while impaired, hit and run, and speeding.

Citations • Loannie W. Bunn was issued a citation for a one-way violation. • Irene Mena-Sagal was issued a citation for animal abuse.

Civil Penalties • Eleven civil penalties were issued for open container, glass on the beach and litter.

Reports • Animal abuse was reported. • Property damage was reported. • Hit and run was reported.

July 13 Arrests • Cameron Lee Paul was issued a citation for no operator’s license. • Christopher Fern Roberson was issued a citation for expired registration. • Tiarra Nicole Dailey was issued a citation for driving during revocation.

Civil Penalties • Nineteen civil penalties were issued for impeding traffic, dogs on the beach, open container, glass on the beach and litter.

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A loggerhead sea turtle makes its way from the nest to the sea with some help from the Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project Aug. 10, 2011.

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Lumina News echoes calls for full transparency from law enforcement officials in the New Hanover County detention center death of former Brunswick County Sherriff Ron Hewett Saturday afternoon, July 12. Videos of what transpired should be released to the community, as should the autopsy results. Hewett was arrested July 9, following execution of a search warrant on his Brunswick County Ron Hewett home by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for multiple federal firearms violations. As a convicted felon Hewett was prohibited from possessing firearms that had been transported across state lines. He had been convicted and served 16 months in federal prison for one count of obstruction of justice, to which he pled guilty in 2008. He concurrently served four months on a state conviction for embezzlement and obstruction of justice. The 17-year sheriff was temporarily removed from office in March 2008 on accusations ranging from corruption to intoxication and/or under the influence of drugs while on the job, which included crime scenes. Days later, he had been indicted on charges of embezzlement and obstruction of justice for trying to “influence, obstruct and impede” a federal grand jury investigation into allegations against him from within his own office. It is troubling when anyone dies in law enforcement care. This is compounded by lack of information. As the Hewett family and friends mourn their loved one, the community wants to know how he died. New Hanover County Sheriff Ed McMahon said when he received the word about what happened, he immediately consulted with the district attorney’s office. McMahon and the DA jointly requested the State Bureau come in and conduct a death investigation. Two investigations began immediately — the State Bureau of Investigation’s — Sheriff McMahon said the investigation is the SBI’s. The SBI has been silent. The sheriff’s department also has an independent internal affairs investigation ongoing to make sure policies and procedures were followed. Sheriff McMahon has provided the only official details to emerge. They include that the former Brunswick sheriff was held in administrative segregation, in a cell by himself. He was a highprofile inmate, and a federal prisoner. He was being watched closely to make sure no inmates would harm him and presumably also not harm himself. During a July 15 phone interview, Sheriff McMahon said what occurred began as Hewett was removed from his cell for a visit with his mother and girlfriend. “As he came out of his cell for the visit, [officers]

had an altercation with him,” McMahon said. The time has been loosely placed at just after 2 p.m. Published emergency services records show EMS and fire rescue units were dispatched to the jail just before 3 p.m. One report has an EMS unit receiving information about a patient in cardiac or respiratory arrest/death. An autopsy was performed Monday. Sheriff McMahon said he hopes those results will be officially released this week. Unofficial reports state a Taser was used on Hewett to subdue him. The sheriff said there are no deadly force weapons inside the jail. He said Tasers are considered less than lethal. Sheriff McMahon said there are multiple videos of what happened, which have been turned over to the SBI. He said he wants the SBI to do a thorough, independent investigation and he is staying out of the way, that he has had no contact with the SBI personally since Saturday night when it was at the scene. He said his desire is to be as transparent as possible. When this investigation is over he wants to give out more information than what the law allows. He committed to go through the proper channels to get permission to tell the community if he has found any violations. He said at this point no officers have been suspended or placed on administrative leave. This could indicate that internal affairs is not initially holding the officer(s) involved in the altercation at fault. Historically, when it is believed a gross violation might have occurred, that officer is either suspended or put on administrative leave until the internal investigation has been completed. Taunting of an inmate would be a violation and would be grounds for being placed on immediate leave. Former Sheriff Hewett drew publicity to himself like a magnet, always appearing in television footage or newsprint photos at crime scenes, which earned him the nickname “Hollywood Hewett.” A PBS documentary was even produced about Hewett in 2006, entitled “Sheriff.” The contrast between Hewett’s most recent mug shot and his appearance from the years when he was seen through the camera lenses as the charismatic, go get ’em, gun-brandishing sheriff is quite startling. Hewett does not appear well in his last mug shot. Video can vindicate or condemn. It is taken so there will be a record of what transpired, good or bad; it is taken so it can be seen. The SBI needs to release the unaltered videos to the public, plus the autopsy results. Nothing less will put to rest the speculation that is swirling around this tragedy.

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purchase and installation of five 3,000-gallon cisterns servicing runoff from the public safety building to the town’s adjacent park, also on town hall campus. With the addition of a pump and a 10,000-gallon holding tank, stored water is used to irrigate the park’s athletic and recreation fields. With a one inch rainfall producing as much as 15,000 gallons of reusable rainwater, Babin reported nearly 28,000 gallons were captured in June.

Digital water meters

The Town of Wrightsville Beach is entering its third year of water meter replacement, said assistant to the director of public works Steve Dellies. “They have a life of 20 years, typically; ours have been in the ground between 25 to 30 years. They’re aging,” he said. Starting with the north end, 350 meters out of the 2,800 to be replaced are in the ground now, Dellies said during a July 11 phone interview. He said upgrading water meters is nearly a full-time job but manually reading meters creates room for human error. “The new, touch read meters are read electronically by waving a wand. The tip reads the meter. There’s no misinterpreting

a number,” Dellies said. Several years ago, he confirmed a property owner was overcharged for water usage. “We had some problems with one error, a manually read meter, when an irrigation account was transposed with a domestic account causing an overcharge in the $47,000 range,” Dellies said. “The bill was paid by auto draft and was not immediately detected. That was human error.” The mistake is not the sole reason for replacing the meters but Dellies said, “It’s another justification for why we shouldn’t continue.” The water meter replacement program has been slow to start, Dellies said. Funded initially with money that had been allocated to replace meters, the project is now supported with $96,500 from taxpayers. “Now we’re doing a wholesale change out so we can get meters swapped over to these electronic meters. They’re actually a magnetic meter, they have no moving internal parts, so there is nothing that can wear out,” Dellies said.

The Galleria

Dellies had just returned from the Wrightsville Sound side of the Heide Trask Drawbridge where several parcels are still within the town’s

extraterritorial limits. The Galleria LLC, owners of recently de-annexed 12.2 acres of former town property, requested the town terminate its accounts to its property. The town has removed water meters so far. “We have quite a bit of plumbing under their property that we have utility easements on. What I’m hoping to do is get in touch with them and get an easement on the front of their property, basically fronting Wrightsville Avenue, and abandon all of our other claims. I think it would be beneficial to both of us,” Dellies said. Dellies said he thought the transfer could work itself out easily. “The utility authority, which already provides sewer service, will also provide water,” he said. He hopes to abandon the pipes in place, run a new line to service the New Hanover County ABC store that remains within the town jurisdiction, cap off other pipes and leave them in place. “That way nobody has any maintenance on them. Basically when they start the excavation, they’re going to dig them out anyway,” Dellies said. “If they’re planning to put a subdivision in there, the way the pipes currently run, it would be useless to them. It’s best to be able to abandon them and move our service along the road.”

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Nestled in between the palm trees in Wrightsville Beach Park, a 10,000-gallon holding tank was installed by the town in partnership with the North Carolina Coastal Federation to hold the water from five 3,000-gallon cisterns that also were installed around the town public safety building.

Replacing water mains

By the end of September, the town should begin replacing old water mains in the central area of North Lumina Avenue along Henderson, Oxford and Greensboro streets. “We’re trying to get rid of all this old galvanized metal pipe that’s out there,” Dellies said. The pipe metal reacts with chemicals in the water, causing tuberculation. “It’s kind of nasty and grows

in the pipe,” he said. “When you have a 2-inch water main, you may only have three-fourths inch open because of all this rust and tuberculation. We’re trying to get that out of the system.” Replacement of the water mains is a big-ticket item, expected to cost the town upwards of $700,000 before completion. “It affects a lot of residents … and it’s been a nagging complaint for almost two years. We have that same pipe in other locations, Nathan and Sunset, Crane Street,

Mallard Street, North Channel. We’ve been slowly working on them over time to get rid of it and replace the ones we have the most complaints about,” he said. The tuberculation does not affect water quality but does produce a rusty discoloration. “It’s an ionization process … it’s not a bacteria that affects human health, but nobody wants to turn their faucet on and have orange or brown water with little particles,” Dellies said.

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ingress to the club’s parking lot. Though there was not a formal public hearing advertised, Mayor Bill Blair allowed residents present to speak. Bob Morton of 608 S. Lumina Ave. said, “Perhaps this is a good idea but I’m not certain you’re not violating your own policy,” citing speed bumps must be more than 100 feet from an intersection. “The previous bump was an atrocity,” Morton said. “I don’t think 75 percent of the people want to put this up.” With five grandchildren under the age of 6, Morton said he found the same situation on every cross street from Waynick to South Lumina. “I don’t think we’re following the process on it,” he said. Jake Wessell, a member of the Hanover Seaside Club, agreed with Morton and Mayor Blair that something needed to be done. Wessell suggested reversing the traffic pattern to provide ingress to the club’s grounds from Iula Street. Aldermen voted 4-1 (Weeks) to install a speed hump and consider a mirror and other signage moving forward. The board voted unanimously to allow the construction of a boatlift on the Sea Diamond Pier on Banks Channel; approved a oneyear lease with Fasse Construction for town property on Live Oak Drive; and renewed a 10-year lease with the Wrightsville Beach Chamber of Commerce for two rooms inside the Wrightsville Beach Visitors Center at the town’s historic square. One item, the consideration of an additional Mallard Street driveway for the Surf Club, was pulled. During approval of the consent agenda, request for an Aug. 14 public hearing for consideration of a text amendment for fences and walls was set for 6 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible; but a requested public hearing for a mixed use project at 100 Salisbury Street was removed.

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A conceptual plan by Sawyer Sherwood and Associate for the renovation and expansion of Wrightsville Beach School shows the addition of a second floor running nearly perpendicular to the existing building.

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units and the nearby Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church back into the main building. Anderson said more classes meet in mobile units than in traditional classrooms at Wrightsville Beach School. The project would expand the school’s media center, create a more secure and easily identifiable entrance, and add a second story with classrooms and support offices. A conceptual plan drafted by Sawyer Sherwood and Associate offers an idea of what the school will look like after construction is complete. Anderson said he requested the plan to assure the project is possible despite many unique restrictions, like conflicting code requirements and the size and location of the site. “State law prohibits kids in grades kindergarten and first from being on the second floor, so we’ve got to keep those classrooms and all the other spaces they would go to … on the first floor. Then the other challenge, what’s contradicting that, is that the zoning ordinance for Wrightsville Beach says you can’t have anything on the ground,” Anderson said. With those restrictions in mind, kindergarteners and first graders will use rooms in the existing structure and third, fourth and fifth graders will move into a new suite of classrooms overlooking the water on the second floor. A paved space underneath the second floor will provide a sheltered outdoor play area. Anderson said the capacity of the school after additions will still be less than the current number of students attending the school. He said the size and location of the site limit growth, adding that part of the solution

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for Wrightsville Beach School is reducing its population. “Let’s face it: this is never going to be a 600-student elementary school. The site’s not big enough. The building’s not big enough. We can’t accommodate traffic as it is,” Anderson said. If the bond passes, Wrightsville Beach students will move to the newly constructed College Park Elementary during the 2018-19 school year, when Wrightsville Beach School will be renovated and expanded. College Park students will continue to attend a swing site about six and one-half miles away while Wrightsville Beach students meet at their school. The county will be redistricted before school resumes for the 2019-20 school year. “We don’t want to have to move kids but August 2019 will be a major redistricting and that map will look nothing like this one,” Anderson said. Anderson said the attempt to disseminate as much information as possible allows parents to prepare for big changes like redistricting. “Not only do we want people to know what’s included in the bond, what the needs are, why we’re doing what we’re doing so they can vote and make educated decisions, but if you’re going to buy a house, you need to know what the school’s plans are,” Anderson said. County schools are currently 3,500 students more than capacity and expect to grow by 3,000 students by 2020. Without the bond, Anderson said schools will receive more mobile units, continue to sacrifice art and music rooms for classroom space, or even switch to multitrack year-round or split-shift schedules. “From a facility conditions standpoint, we would just

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Eddie Anderson, director of facility planning and construction for New Hanover County Schools, discusses the proposed plans for renovation and expansion of Wrightsville Beach School Monday, July 14.

continue to do the best we can with the funding we do have. But we can’t keep up,” Anderson said.

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The team was comprised of veteran lifeguards and six rookies, Mauney said, adding the rookies carried their weight in each of their events. The regional competition is comprised of more than 10 individual and team events including a 2k run, ocean swim, swim rescue, paddleboard race, surfski race and an ironman over the course of two solid days of competition.

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“We took six rookies this year and they were not new to competitions with many of them being [University of North Carolina Wilmington] swimmers but they were new to lifeguard competitions,” Mauney said. “With us you are going to be competing in events from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. two straight days.” The team’s ability to effectively handle that rigorous schedule is a testament to the Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue’s training, Mauney said.

Following a request by Linda Brown of the Wrightsville Beach Foundation, the board voted unanimously to uplight more than 30 live oak trees on the island side of the Heide Trask Drawbridge. Brown said, “The year-round lighting display will give people a really warm welcome, as well as our residents, every day and every night.” Pending approval by the North Carolina Department of Transportation Right of Way, the foundation has agreed to support the purchase of the lights estimated at $7,700. In addition to its funding, the Harbor Island Garden Club has also contributed $6,000 toward the project. After its installation, the light array will be left up to the town to maintain. The board also voted unanimously to authorize $85,000 in earmarked funds plus spend an allocated $10,000 for website redesign, hosting and server virtualization to increase visibility, usability, speed and data memory capacity. “If you go down you get up quicker,” said town manager Tim Owens, who accepted direction from the board to discuss credit card fees with several local banking institutions. Owens will also draft a request for proposal for website design to present to the board during the Aug. 14 meeting. Two speed humps will be installed on North Channel Drive as traffic-calming devices and one speed hump will be installed south of the Sprunt Street intersection with South Lumina Avenue. The first project followed town protocol earning the agreement of at least 75 percent of the residents affected, as well as the unanimous vote of aldermen. The South Lumina Avenue hump prompted debate from an affected resident as well as a member of the Hanover Seaside Club. The oneblock area is the member’s only

“The guys on the competition team are generally training five days a week at making rescues, swimming and paddling together, and then there is another core group of us training another five times a week in the gym,” he said. “The bulk of the competition team is doing 10 to 12 workouts a week. If people are willing to work that hard, you can do a lot.” However, Mauney said all the team’s talent would have been useless if not for the support of Wrightsville Beach citizens and

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businesses. “We have the guys to compete but we don’t always have the equipment available,” he said. “We have to come up with the money so all of the sponsors that donate money to us in town are the only reason we are able to go.” After wining at the regional level, Mauney said the team is focused on making it to the national contest with this year’s event held in Virginia Beach, Aug. 7-9. email cole@luminanews.com

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cOMMUNITY nEWS For The Record Question and photographs by Sarah Thomas and Thomas van Arsdale

Should dogs be permitted on the Wrightsville Beach strand year round?

Brandon Mitchell

Jacob Venditti

Meredith Geisler

“Yes. I’ve never seen that many problems with dogs being on the beach in the winter.”

“No. I think that it would not be very relaxing for people that are not dog lovers.”

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“We should allow dogs as long as people clean up after them.”

Wrightsville Beach, N.C.

Bob Kellogg

Kathryn Simmons

“No way. My daughter was jumped by a dog that wasn’t on a leash at Shell Island.”

“They should have certain parts of the beach blocked off where dogs are allowed.”

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Potomac, Md.

Raleigh, N.C.

Hammerheads dribble and pass to young soccer campers Sarah Thomas Intern

The Wilmington Hammerheads professional soccer team members are preparing to pass their knowledge to a younger generation of players. The Hammerheads soccer camp at Wrightsville Beach Park will begin Monday, July 21 through Thursday, July 24. Hammerheads players will run the camp for children ages 5-14 of all skill levels. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day, and registration costs $125. Matt Glaeser, Hammerheads development coordinator, assistant coach and goalkeeper, said the players enjoy being part of the community. “The players enjoy being out in the community and working with kids,” he said. “Getting to hang out with fans and helping younger kids learn the game are

some of the best parts of being a professional.” The number of players working the camp will depend on the number of kids signed up, and they always try to keep at least a 12-to-1 ratio of kids to players, Glaeser said. The camp is already double the size of the first camp in June, and registration lasts until the day camp starts. Glaeser said he hopes for 40 or more kids to participate. It is the Hammerheads’ third year instructing the camp at Wrightsville Beach Park, but Wrightsville Beach Park has been holding a soccer camp since 1993, said parks and recreation program supervisor Katie Ryan. The camp will focus on many different skills such as dribbling, ball control, juggling, passing and shooting, Glaeser said, as well as conditioning and fitness. Each Hammerheads player will run different stations that focus

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Hammerheads player Luke Holmes demonstrates a passing drill to campers Aug. 6, 2012, in Wrightsville Beach Park.

on a particular skill, and kids will rotate through them in groups according to age and skill level. The camp will finish off each day with games and fun activities.

Glaeser, who is in his first season with the Hammerheads but has been playing since he was a young child, said he hopes to pass on his love of the game to

spark interest in the kids who participate. “I found the passion for it when I was young and stuck with it,” Glaeser said. “I hope I can pass

on that joy and excitement. If you have that basic joy with the game, the skills and the rest of it come easier.”

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Wilmington-area nonprofit agencies will have another chance to add color to their fundraising events. From July 1 to Aug. 29, Julia’s Florist will accept applications from nonprofit organizations to the florist’s creative spin on charitable donations: an initiative called the flower grant program. Created by owner Dana Cook, the flower grant program provides local nonprofits with free floral arrangements, bouquets and centerpieces for their fundraisers within an annual expenditure of $15,000. “I get asked for flowers — free flowers — several times a day,” Cook said. “One day I had a light bulb moment: a grant program would allow me not to turn so many people away. I could tell them ‘yes.’” To qualify for Cook’s initiative, candidates must hold nonprofit status and be located either in New Hanover County or northern Brunswick County. Upon approval, arrangements will be sent out to recipients as designated in the grant application. Grants are awarded in September during a celebratory reception. “As professional designers, we think the most meaningful way we can give back to this community is through our skills and talent,” Cook

said. “Our floral designs can draw attention to those important causes that need all of our support to succeed.” Recent flower grant recipients include Habitat for Humanity, Domestic Violence Shelter and Services and Lifeline Pregnancy, among others. Because of the initiative’s local success, the flower grant’s reach has expanded beyond the coastal region. Cook has presented the program at several national floral conventions, and florists across the country have adopted her methods and begun flower grants of their own, including shops in Phoenix, Ariz.; Wilmington, Del.; and Eugene, Ore. “I willingly share this program with every florist I meet,” Cook said. “My hope is that agencies everywhere will have access to this type of grant. It is the perfect fit for florists and nonprofit fundraising organizations — a real example of what we can do together.” But while the flower grant’s approach is unique to the region, the sentiment behind it, Cook said, is not. “There are a lot of generous businesses in this community” Cook said. “It would be a great world if every business had a system in place to give back.” For more information about the flower grant, forms and complete details are available online at www.juliasflorist.com or at Julia’s Florist, 900 S. Kerr Ave.

IMPORTANT DATES Thursday, July 17 New Hanover County Board of Education work session, 4 p.m. Board of Education Center Chat with the Chief, 6 p.m., Town Hall Council Chambers Monday, July 21 New Hanover County Board of Commission meeting, 4 p.m. Historic New Hanover County Courthouse

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Lifestyles Bringing the Beach Together

Nurturing nature

Staff photo by Cole Dittmer

Top left: Coastal Carolina Wildlife Rehab owner Jennifer Leonard feeds two fawns with a formula of goat milk, yogurt, heavy whipping cream, and vitamin and mineral supplements. Top right: A rescued fawn named Opie licks his mouth after enjoying the formula. Above, left to right: A baby opossum takes a peek into the sunlight for a brief moment before going back into his temporary home at Coastal Carolina Wildlife Rehab. One of two flying squirrel brothers glances out of his house. A fledgling bluejay hunts for crickets in his cage.

By Cole Dittmer, Staff Writer

rom the street, you would never know the house is home to a variety of native wildlife. You could walk past the front porch without noticing the recovering opossum tucked away in a light-tight container. But once inside, the sound of calls, coos and chirps lets anyone know this is no ordinary house. It is the home of Jennifer Leonard and her family, owner of the nonprofit Coastal Carolina Wildlife Rehab, and home to the abandoned wild animals of southeastern North Carolina fortunate enough to have been rescued. Leonard, a longtime animal lover and licensed veterinarian technician, is also licensed by the state of North Carolina to serve as a rehabilitator for reptiles, songbirds and small mammals, and the only person within nine counties permitted to rehabilitate fawns. “I have loved animals since ... I was [a small child]. I would drag everything home and my mom would scream. So when I grew up, I became a vet tech,” Leonard said. “After 15 years of marriage, my husband said no more animals … but we compromised on rehabilitating wildlife because they come and go.” Walking into Leonard’s backyard is unlike walking into any other residential backyard. Upon opening the back door, the seven fawns Leonard is currently rehabilitating scamper around the spacious yard and a few gingerly approach her call for feeding time. In addition to fruits and veggies that are donated to her organization, Leonard feeds the fawns a high-protein formula of goat’s milk, yogurt, heavy whipping cream and a vitamin and mineral supplement. The youngest fawn, Opie, is fed every four to five hours and the older fawns are fed

twice daily, eagerly gulping down the rich formula. Leonard has housed as many as 11 fawns at one time, in 2013, and this year she has already had to treat more with three other local fawn rehabbers gone. “Up until last year there were three other rehabbers so that would help. I would only see a few fawns,” she said. “Last year I had 31 fawns and this year I have already seen 39, and fawn season is halfway over.” Most of the fawns Leonard treats are left to fend for themselves when their parents are killed on highways and concerned citizens either bring the stranded animals to her or call her to pick them up. However, recently Leonard said there have been more cases of fawn kidnappings and she urges anyone who finds an abandoned fawn to call her first. “Fawns are unique because they can walk within 15 minutes of being born, but they can’t keep up with mom, so she parks them out in the open in a backyard or golf course because predators are not going to go out in the open,” Leonard said. “But then you have someone that comes by and thinks it has been abandoned and takes it home.” Once the fawns make it to Leonard’s home they are cared for until they are about four months old when she releases them in an area around Hampstead surrounded by family farms, one belonging to a former fawn rehabber. While the fawns are her favorite, Leonard loves tending to all of the abandoned or injured animals brought to her. Inside the house, a fledgling blue jay, whippoorwill and martin are kept in birdcages until ready to fly from Leonard’s door.

Tucked away in socks warmed by an overhead heat lamp are a baby opossum and squirrel. Not even old enough to have any hair on its body, the baby squirrel’s eyes have yet to open. In another cage nearby, two flying squirrel brothers emerge from an enclosure where the nocturnal animals stay during the day. They were abandoned when their tree was cut down, killing their mother. Older than some of the other small mammals in Leonard’s care, they were going to be released until she noticed one of them showing signs of epilepsy. With all of the hungry mouths to feed and medical supplies to buy, funding is often a challenge for Leonard. She receives no compensation and pays for everything out of her own pocket. “Last year we went 11 days without power so I could buy formula for the deer,” Leonard said. “This year we have been pretty lucky to receive donations when they come in.” Despite the obstacles, Leonard said she would keep serving as a wildlife rehabilitator as long as she could. “If we don’t step up today … when my son is older he is not going to see deer in the wild,” she said. “We have all got to come together and do something so the younger generation has a chance to experience wildlife in the wild and not at a zoo.” To report any information about an abandoned wild animal or to make a donation, visit www.coastalcarolinawildliferehab.com or phone 910-612-9127. email cole@luminanews.com

What’s coming down the pipeline this weekend?

UNCW Summer Jazz Concert

Dance Showcase

Local Bites

Student Workshop Performance Beckwith Recital Hall Friday, July 18, 7:30 p.m.

Works-in-Progress Cameron Art Museum Sunday, July 20, 2–4 p.m.

Market Crawl and Cooking Class Monday, July 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. North Carolina Coastal Federation Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center

The University of North Carolina Wilmington hosts a week-long summer music workshop for middle and high school students from across North Carolina. The event is free. For more information, call 910-962-3500.

The Dance Cooperative presents performances to be reviewed and critiqued by the public. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.thedancecooperative.org

Venture to the Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market and Mott’s Channel Seafood with Chef Tyson Amick. Purchase local ingredients. Prepare and cook healthy, delicious locally sourced meals. Requires $25 membership in Culinary Adventures Cooking Club plus $65 per person. Call to register 910-509-2838.

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Festival features music, art, animals By Emmy Errante Intern

Wrightsville Beach Park was filled with the sounds of laughter, barking dogs and live music Saturday, July 12, as families and friends gathered for the O’Neill Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest Music and Art Festival. People began arriving around 5 p.m., spreading lawn blankets or relaxing in beach chairs to enjoy surf music performed by The Carvers. The hot July day gave way to cooler, breezy conditions as the sun set behind the trees. Children played and danced to the music while adults mingled and browsed work by local artists. In one booth, Carleigh Sion exhibited her watercolor paintings while she sat at a table with her paints and paper, showing children how to use water to blend the colors. Nearby,

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The South Hammock Bluegrass Band entertains guests during the O’Neill Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest Music and Art Festival on Saturday, July 12 in Wrightsville Beach Park.

photographer Sean Ruttkay displayed an array of coasters, each printed with one of his surfing photographs. The Music and Art Festival was held in 2011 in conjunction with

the Reef Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest, and after a two-year hiatus, it returned in 2014 as a part of this year’s Pro-Am Surf Fest. “Last year we took a break,”

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Ella and Luke Gordon play with the puppy they adopted from Adopt An Angel during the O’Neill Sweetwater ProAm Surf Fest Music and Art Festival Saturday, July 12 in Wrightsville Beach Park.

event organizer Tony Butler said. “We wanted to bring it back this year because everyone enjoyed it the first year. It’s been a great addition and everyone loves it.” Butler added that while the festival served as a fun family evening, it also benefitted many local artists and charities. Wrightsville Beach restaurant Tower 7, which catered on site serving from its popular taco bar, donated all of its proceeds to Butler’s nonprofit charity Hope From Helen. The nonprofit will redistribute the funds to Adopt An Angel, Paw’s Place, Sunburst Foundation, New Hanover County Animal Control and the New Hanover County Humane Society. “We love seeing dogs get adopted,” Butler said. “The pet

charities are in dire need right now. … It’s something that we’re really passionate about.” Many of the charities set up booths with information to help spread awareness, and Adopt An Angel brought several dogs in need of adoption. Jill Jones, Adopt An Angel treasurer, said even if families weren’t in the position to adopt a dog, the monetary donations were immensely helpful in paying the rescued dogs’ vet bills. “In six weeks we had 144 surgeries, and it was $8,917,” Jones said. “Hope From Helen has helped us for years on end. … We probably couldn’t sustain ourselves without help from these events.” With all of the children milling around and petting the dogs,

there was bound to be at least one adoption. Indeed, Ella and Luke Gordon fell in love with a young Beagle-mix named Patches and took him home at the end of the night. Around 8 p.m., people settled down to listen to the South Hammock Bluegrass Band. In the mellow atmosphere, Wrightsville Beach locals mingled with professional surfers who were in town for the Pro-Am Surf Fest. “When I was younger, going to an event like this and seeing the pros, it was something that I’ll never forget,” Butler said. “That’s why we bring the contest to Wrightsville Beach, because we want the kids to enjoy it and have those memories that they’ll have for a lifetime.”

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Buddy Weeks sat in Sunday school on a June morning at Victory Baptist Church when he heard about 9-year-old Miranda Thomas, who is battling a rare blood disease. In November 2013, Miranda was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia, which damages bone marrow and blood stem cells, causing a blood cell deficiency. The day Weeks was visiting Victory Baptist, Miranda’s father, Jimmy Smith, spoke about the ups and downs of her medical situation, the constant financial burden and of ultimately persevering through faith. “It was as if a bucket of ice water was dumped on me,” Weeks said. “When her father was speaking, I was wondering how my wife and I would feel if we were in that situation. I knew I had to do something.” Weeks, a 44-year-old Fort Bragg Advanced Leader Course instructor, was at work when he devised the idea to walk from Fort Bragg, in Fayetteville, N.C., to Wrightsville Beach to raise money and awareness for Miranda.

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Monday, July 7, at 7 a.m., Weeks left on foot, while community members followed him with clothes and water. More than 100 miles later, Thursday, July 10, at 11 a.m., he arrived at Johnnie Mercer’s Pier with blisters on his feet and more than $1,300 raised toward Miranda’s medical bills. “It’s a true blessing,” Jimmy Smith said during a July 10 phone interview. “For somebody that only knows Miranda through the church, and yet goes to the extent that Buddy did, overwhelms Miranda, me, and my wife with joy and appreciation.” The money will aid the family in paying for a series of bone marrow transplants, which is the next step in Miranda’s treatments. “You hear about it all the time, and people like this are all around us, but then there will be one, like Miranda, that just hits you because she’s in your own community,” Weeks said after reaching the pier. “If you want to help someone, it only takes you five minutes to find someone. I am proud to have done it for her.” The public can donate to Miranda Thomas by logging onto www.youcaring.com and searching Walk and Talk Miranda Thomas.

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CFIFN sees big picture in museum By Samantha Santana Intern

While the push in Raleigh to eliminate film incentives is still causing controversy around North Carolina, one local nonprofit organization hopes to immortalize the state’s film history with a museum. Rich Gehron, president of the Cape Fear Independent Film Network (CFIFN), said the museum would be integrated with the community, as it would feature thousands of films affiliated with North Carolina while enhancing the Wilmington economy. “If we can make it happen, it’ll remain free to the public,” Gehron said. “It will help contribute to the local economy in downtown Wilmington. People would come for the museum and stay for the food [at nearby restaurants].” CFIFN hosted a public discussion at Giant Café Friday, July 11 after a brief Powerpoint presentation as a way to gauge the community’s support of the film museum. “[The discussion] is two-fold,” Gehron said. “We get input from the community and give details of what the process is. It’s a feedback … of what they might like to see and to provide people with opportunities to volunteer.” Though still in its infancy, many community leaders and members have taken an interest in the film museum project, said Kathleen Gehron, CFIFN

director of education and outreach. “We met with the mayor two weeks ago and he loves the idea,” Gehron said. “UNCW loves the idea and now we have interns coming from the film studies department. … I don’t think you can meet someone in this town that isn’t connected to someone in the film industry some way.” During the discussion, attendee Kent West asked, “Are you going to include UNCW student film projects? Or any indie projects all the way up to major productions?” Gehron pointed to a box of about 3,000 index cards that contained the names of films made in Wilmington from both independent and blockbuster producers. “The blue [cards], which are the majority, are the independent films. Those were student films,” she said. The plan is to purchase a building of about 2,000 square feet in downtown Wilmington, and offer free admission, funded through grants and donations, by spring 2016. “It’s a traditional museum,” Rich Gehron said during the presentation. “With digital and interactive components that allow us to go beyond physical space.” As a way of testing the waters, Rich Gehron plans to create a temporary exhibit in 2015. “We’ll put up different displays to give people a sneak peek when they come to the permanent location,” Gehron said. For more information, visit www.cfifn.org

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In her research into the history of dining around Wrightsville Beach, researcher Elaine Henson found various historical documents like an unfavorable sanitation review of the Oceanic Hotel from 1919.

A century of Wrightsville dining By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer

How has dining culture evolved in Wrightsville Beach and Wrightsville Sound over a century? That was the question Wrightsville Beach Museum of History director Madeline Flagler and historical researcher Elaine Henson wanted to answer. Henson said during her research, she found the dining scene around Wrightsville Beach began in the late 19th century with hotel cafes along Wrightsville Sound. “In the beginning, everything was on Wrightsville Sound and Bradley Creek in the late 1800s; that is where people gathered,” Henson said. “In the beginning there were no restaurants; if you ate out, you ate at a hotel.” Those early hotels with restaurants included the Sea Side Park and Pine Grove House, which emerged in 1884. It was not until 1892, after trolley car tracks extended to the Wrightsville Beach strand, that eateries popped up in hotels like the Hinton Café at the Ocean View hotel. Other hotels on the Wrightsville Beach strand that featured restaurants were the circa 1897 Seashore Hotel and the Hotel Tarrymore, which would later be renamed the Oceanic Hotel in 1911. One of the many surprises Henson found in the countless newspaper articles, advertisements and other documents she scoured was an unfavorable report on the Oceanic’s sanitation by a North Carolina Board of Health inspector. Henson said the Oceanic received a score of 51 out of 100 after the inspector found the hotel’s water pressure

insufficient to flush the toilet on second and third floors, a single communal glass for the water cooler in the lobby, flies in the kitchen and spoiled fish along with a dead fly in his water glass at dinner. “It has been a lot of fun and a window into what life was like back then,” Henson said. For research materials, Henson turned to her collection of vintage Wrightsville Beach postcards, newspaper archives from the North Carolina Room at the New Hanover County Library and firsthand accounts from longtime residents like Bill Creasy. “It has taken a lot of digging and a lot of research,” she said. “My postcard collection has been a tremendous help but, especially with the old places, I had to do a lot of research at the library.” Henson plans to reveal all of her findings during a presentation at the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center on Salisbury Street, Thursday, July 24, at 7 p.m. There will also be a reception held that evening across the parking lot at the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History where there will be refreshments and artifacts from some of Wrightsville’s historic restaurants. Although she has completed an extensive amount of research, Henson said she hopes the presentation will attract more people with firsthand accounts of Wrightsville’s dining history. “I hope some people will come that have memories of dining experiences that they can share with the group,” Henson said. “I have tried to cover all the restaurants I have information on, but even with that I am sure there are a lot of things I did not include.” email cole@luminanews.com

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Hook, Line & Sinker Summer weather pattern slows fishing; changes coming

Bourgeois wins pro-am

By Skylar Walters

With temperatures reading in the 90s, high humidity and water temperatures reaching the mid-80s, fishing is proving difficult for many and leaving any doubt that summer fishing is upon us. There is, however, good news, and that’s the arrival of a cold front that has dropped the temperatures and humidity, making fishing somewhat bearable once again. Unfortunately, with most cold fronts come winds and that’s exactly what we have in place as the weekend begins. If forecasts hold together, the end of the weekend should once again be fishable for boaters and pleasant for those inshore. Last weekend’s waters

grouper and snapper, occurred beyond the 30-mile mark. Inshore, the fishing has also been hit or miss, although fishing the Cape Fear River has produced keeper flounder, red drum and speckled trout. Anglers are having luck on both artificial baits and live baits like mud minnows and finger mullet. It’s basically trial and error, changing baits when changing fishing spots until you find what the fish are willing to bite. Anglers around Wrightsville Beach are finding some decent flounder fishing in the inlets and around the creeks, but a majority of those fish are undersized. Some better fish-

Last weekend’s waters proved the most calm in our area in quite some time. proved the most calm in our area in quite some time. Even with the full moon, ocean conditions were lake-like with mild current, allowing for anglers to reach offshore waters rather quickly in search of the big one. Regrettably, those calm conditions and the full moon hampered the offshore trolling dramatically. There were a few reports of some sporadic mahi and king mackerel catches, but not what was expected with so many boats fishing. The bottom fishing was the same for a lot of anglers, although there seemed to be a few more who reported better results than those trolling live baits or ballyhoo The better bottom fishing, especially for

ing for keeper flounder is coming from those fishing the nearshore artificial reefs and wrecks either jigging or using live baits. Elsewhere, the fishing has been typically summerlike, with sporadic catches of Virginia mullet and a few small croaker and spots from the surf and piers. Those using sand fleas have also reported some decent pompano caught off the beach. Hopefully, with the cooler temperatures this week, the fishing will start picking up. Remember, as always during the summer, early and late in the day trips are best for fishing success, but that’s not to say you can’t hook a fish in the middle of the day.

By Cole Dittmer Staff Writer

Though he has not competed in every year of the contest, Wrightsville Beach local and pro surfer Ben Bourgeois said winning his first O’Neill Sweetwater Pro-Am in his hometown was a great feeling. “I missed it for a couple years and haven’t always been here for it, but it is nice to check it off the list,” Bourgeois said. “The conditions were really tough and it was anyone’s game so I was just trying to find a little wave to do something on and just stay in the same spot.” Bourgeois surfed his way into the contest finals of the pro shortboard division Sunday, July 13, to face past event winners Aaron Cormican, Evan Thompson and Phillip Gould. After securing a wave score

Inshore waters attract fishing competitors By Sarah Thomas Intern

Fishermen will set off on their hunt during the early-morning hours Saturday, July 19 in the eighth annual Wrightsville Inshore Challenge out of the Wrightsville Beach Marina. The one-day fishing tournament is run by Fisherman’s Post. The top eight places will earn prize money within two categories, flounder and red drum, said Max Gaspeny, tournament co-director and editor of Fisherman’s Post. “I like seeing all of the people,” he said. “We have a tremendous number of regulars who have been fishing this tournament for years.” Although the tournament is in its eighth year, it is only its third year as a part of the Fisherman’s Post’s five tournament series inshore tournament trail, Gaspeny said. The other events in the series are at Southport, Ocean Isle, Topsail Island and Carolina Beach. The top 10 cumulative boat scores at the end of the series receive prize money, Gaspeny said. However, plenty of people choose to participate in only the Wrightsville event. Up to 90 boats have participated in the past,

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with the average in recent years being 60 to 75, Gaspeny said. He expects a similar number of participants this year. Anyone may participate, and boats may carry as many people onboard fishing as is legal, fishing from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weigh-in will take place from 1-4 p.m. at the Wrightsville Beach Marina. All participants receive a raffle ticket for a custom fishing rod, and additional prizes will be given, such as a gift card for the Sea Tow member with the heaviest fish, Gaspeny said. After the weigh-in, an awards ceremony and party will be held for all of the anglers at Wild Wing Café. Gaspeny, who has been fishing since he was about 6 years old, encourages anyone interested to participate. Signup is extended until the day before the tournament. “I like fishing because it is an ever-changing problem-solving exercise,” Gaspeny said. “I also like eating fish and learning about anything in the marine environment.” The entry fee per boat is $150, and registration will be held at Wild Wing Café in Wilmington the Friday evening before the tournament.

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Top: Connor Lester rides a wave during the ninth annual O’Neill Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest at Wrightsville Beach Saturday, July 12. Above: Wrightsville Beach local Ben Bourgeois is greeted by a crowd of friends and family on the beach after winning the ninth annual O’Neill Sweetwater Pro-Am Sunday, July 13.

of 7.1 early in the heat, Bourgeois never gave up the lead and bettered his score by one-tenth of a point on a wave near the end of the heat. The three other surfers in the heat made last-minute attempts to steal the title from Bourgeois, but with the poor surf conditions deteriorating even more, a score bettering Bourgeois’ 7.2 was unlikely. Greeted by a joyous crowd of peers and family members on the beach after the victory, Bourgeois was lifted on friends’ shoulders and carted to the stage. Chuck Bourgeois, Ben’s father and owner of Sweetwater Surf Shop, said he could breathe a sigh of relief after the final horn sounded for the end of the heat. “Ben has won so many contests in the last minutes but he has also lost a lot of them in the last minute,” the elder Bourgeois said. Despite the last-minute fears, it was Bourgeois at the winner’s podium with the first place cash prize of $4,000.

Coordinator Brad Beach said the 2014 contest was another successful event with large crowds every day and plenty of talent in the water. Although he would have liked to see better wave conditions, Beach said everyone

“The conditions were really tough and it was anyone’s game so I was just trying to find a little wave to do something on and just stay in the same spot.” from the pros to the guppies made the most of what was available. “Friday was good and it was supposed to hold, and even this morning there was a swell, but once the tide goes out it seems to take the swell with it right

now,” Beach said. “But as you can tell from the pro final, these guys know how to make the most of it.” Sweetwater Surf Shop manager Jason Baysden said the contest brought a lot of business to the downtown Wrighsville Beach area this weekend and the recently renourished beach strand helped the large crowds spread out. Beach echoed Baysden’s comment about the influx of business to the community, adding that many of the businesses he spoke with throughout the weekend said it was better than the Fourth of July. “The merchants are involved with the contest as sponsors but it is good to see there is a return on their investment,” Beach said. “We could do this anywhere on the East Coast but we choose Wrightsville mainly because of the community support that we have gotten for the past eight years.” email cole@luminanews.com

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Black gold

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By Miriah Hamrick, Staff Writer

or Kim Lefler, Harbor Island resident and organizer of the Lefler Communal Garden on Wrightsville Avenue, gardening is a cyclical process. From seed to scrap, everything is used and everything is valuable, especially what she calls black gold: dark, dense organic soil harvested from the garden’s compost bins. “It’s so dense and so rich and it’s so easy,” Lefler said. “It’s wild to think, instead of throwing away your eggshells and your coffee grinds and your fruit and vegetable peelings, you put it in a bucket and empty the bucket in the ground in a covered space. You introduce paper to it and water if it’s dry. You toss it and toss it and let the sun break it down, and in a period of time you have this amazing food for your garden beds.” Any experienced local gardener knows the need for enriched soil. Susan Brown, horticulture agent with the New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Service, suggested composting as the easiest solution to the biggest obstacle gardeners face in a region covered in sandy soil. “That’s really the key for being successful, especially when you’re growing food. You have to continually enrich your soil,” Brown said. “I very rarely, if ever, plant something without amending the soil because in my experience, the plants do not live. They cannot hold the moisture.” Organic material can be purchased at garden supply stores but Brown and Evan Folds, of Progressive Gardens, warn against commercial compost. Folds said he regularly tests commercial compost and finds it is mulch or aged manure. Brown said compost imported from poultry producers can contain steroids fed to the birds. What makes the stuff harvested from table scraps and shredded paper better is millions of microscopic organisms, which make the difference by transforming scraps into a form accessible by plants and trees, Folds said. “Without those microbes physically present, you can’t

make compost. The best you can do is make mulch. That’s what most people end up doing,” Folds said. Microbes occur naturally but construction and land development often deplete them, eliminating the base trophic level needed for biologically diverse soil. “The point of composting is to create a biological scenario that takes over for the humus. You don’t have to fertilize a forest and it grows huge trees because the soil is 100 years biologically mature and it hasn’t been denatured by development and artificial processes,” Folds said. Anybody interested in putting Folds’ theory to the test can acquire five free one-gallon jugs of brown liquid steeped with microbes at Progressive Gardens after signing up to receive the business’ monthly newsletter. He said the process is practically foolproof once a pile is inoculated with microbes. “Adding those microbes is the fundamental process. From there, it’s just about turning it to keep it up, balancing the carbon to nitrogen ratio, things of that nature,” Folds said. Turning the pile at least once a week incorporates new organic matter and also infuses the pile with oxygen, allowing the microbes to breathe. Microbes need a certain proportion of carbon to nitrogen for optimal performance. Carbon and nitrogen are commonly understood as browns and greens: browns include carbon-rich materials like paper, wood chips, straw, and dead leaves while greens include nitrogen-rich materials like kitchen scraps and fresh grass clippings. “It’s a simplified process that involves carbon for energy and nitrogen for reproduction. So you want about a 2-to-1 ratio volume of carbon to nitrogen. If you have that proper 2-to-1 ratio, what you’ve done is created an ideal environment for microbes to be able to eat and reproduce at a high level,” Folds said. Brown said invasive plants, weeds and poisonous plants

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Kim Lefler and other members of the community garden on Wrightsville Avenue maintain active and resting compost piles so that there is always compost available for planting.

like oleander should not be incorporated into compost piles. Likewise, lawn clippings treated with herbicides or pesticides are best avoided. No meat or dairy should be incorporated into a compost pile. Eggshells can be incorporated, but not the eggs. Another necessary condition is heat. “You want it to reach a specific temperature, which is over 100 degrees, because you’re trying to kill any pathogens in there, any weeds, seeds, anything that may germinate,” Brown said. Compost piles are typically started in spring and summer to take advantage of seasonal heat, and while microbes do slow down in the winter, a pile can be successfully started any time of year. “The heat comes from the activity of the microbes. It’s not from the ambient heat of the sun or anything like that. You can have a steaming compost in the winter if you have it inoculated [with microbes] because the activity of the life in that pile is what generates it,” Folds said. For the best results, Folds recommended a pile at least three feet wide and three feet deep to achieve the density needed to generate heat in the middle. Depending on the size of the material added and the activity of the microbes, it can take two months to a year to produce the dark, crumbly humus desired. Some composters use multiple piles or bins to have the product available year-round. email miriah@luminanews.com

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A new showroom for Atlantic Marine at the corner of Oleander Drive and Wrightsville Avenue will serve as the boat dealership’s sales center for new boats as well as increase awareness of the company, said business manager Jordan Davis. “At Wrightsville Beach we are very destination-oriented and driven by word of mouth, but this will give us some additional exposure from the traffic,” Davis said. “Also a huge portion of our client base drives back and forth past this location twice or more a day.” With around 10,000 square feet of space, the new showroom was designed by architect Blair Goodrich and built by Ken Dole and McKinley Building Corp. The building was designed to be versatile for inventory, and with high vaulted ceilings and tall glass garage doors, the space can easily be transformed. With room for a variety of new Grady White, Chris Craft and Chaos Boats, Davis said the showroom will provide a new buying experience for Atlantic Marine’s clients. “I think this is going to be a completely different buying experience than anyone is used to,” he said. “Sometimes it is a

Staff photo by Cole Dittmer

Atlantic Marine’s new 10,000-square-foot showroom and sales center anchors the corner of Wrightsville Avenue and Oleander Drive.

lot nicer to learn about all the features and go through the models in a comfortable setting versus outside.” In addition to the new showroom, Atlantic Marine recently added a storage location near Wilmington International Airport. Davis said the company’s expansion could be attributed to an uptick in business and the Grady White Freedom boat series. “The lifestyle we are trying

to sell is now the entire family going out on the boat instead of boating being something for dad and his friends,” Davis said. With Atlantic Marine’s new inventory stationed at the showroom, the used and brokered boats will get prime placement at the Wrightsville Beach location. All operations at the Wrightsville Beach location will continue as normal, Davis said. Within days of opening the new showroom, Davis and

Atlantic Marine owner David Floyd said they have already noticed a difference in the potential clients the building is attracting. “It is too soon to say sales are up, but we certainly have had a lot of folks stopping by and people that didn’t know anything about it,” Davis said. “So we are reaching new customers here and that was one of the goals with opening this new showroom.” email cole@luminanews.com

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average recently hit a new record, closing over 17,000. Should that affect your investment decisions? Commentators talk about the “psychological barrier level” that the Dow crossed going above that number, but what’s perception and what’s reality? Here are some facts to keep in mind before letting the Dow level dictate Dave Dupont your financial activities: • It’s only one index — and it’s not representative of the overall market. The Dow tracks only 30 “blue-chip” companies and for a variety of reasons excludes some of the most valuable American companies while including companies worth far less. By contrast, the Standard and Poor’s 500 includes — you guessed it — 500 separate companies and therefore is a statistically more valuable indictor of overall stock trends. • Remember the Nasdaq — or not. If you were paying attention to the stock market in the heady days of the tech bubble, you may remember seeing the Nasdaq climb to record levels. Investors were excited about the so-called “New Economy” and believed that the tech-heavy Nasdaq was the place to invest. The index doubled in value in a year and at its peak in March 2000 reached 5,132. But as reality dawned on investors that many of the companies of the dot-com revolution were propped up by venture capitalists rather than revenue streams, the bubble burst. By October 2002, the Nasdaq bottomed out at 1,108. In 2014 as the Dow was reaching 17,000, the Nasdaq was at about 4,400. • Investing requires a long view. The takeaway here is not that you should run the other way when an index hits a new high nor should you let the escalating prices be a reason to invest everything in the market. Rather, you need to look closely at both the overall economic reality and what developments, if any, may require a change in your financial plan. The financial world is far too complex to be summarized by a single figure. Even a close study of all the widely followed economic indicators — gross domestic product, consumer confidence levels, unemployment levels, housing starts, wholesale prices, balance of trade — can only hint at the economy’s current status.

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July 17–23, 2014

Sherman’s Lagoon

Hopelessness • Rage, uncontrolled anger, seeking

revenge

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There’s a lagoon called Kapupu near the island of Kapupu in the sunny North Pacific just west of the Elabaob Islands in the Palauan archipelago of Micronesia. Sherman the Shark, his wife, Megan, and a host of other ocean occupants call it home. Occasionally, the hairless beach apes with their so-called civilized human ways try to encroach on the Lagoonies’ tropical paradise. So, there’s bound to be high jinks in this coral-reef heaven...

• Acting reckless or

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alcohol or drug use • Withdrawing out • Increased

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sleep or sleeping all the time Dramatic mood changes •

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reason for living; no sense of purpose in life

If you or anyone you know exhibits one or more of these feelings or behaviors, seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or calling: The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or Your Wilmington Crisis Hotline: 910-392-7408 © Workin4u Inc

CROSSWORD Across 1. Photo ___ 4. Fibrous foods 9. Makes like 13. Washington locale, with “the” 17. U.N. arm 18. 1994 Peace Nobelist 19. Hindi courtesy title 21. Birthplace of seven U.S. presidents

Down 1. Flax fabric 2. Cut off 3. “The Temptation of St. Anthony” painter 4. Cheese on crackers 5. “We the Living” author 6. Back at sea 7. A Judd 8. Posture problem 9. “Not on ___!” 10. Hail Mary, e.g. 11. Abate 12. Not worth a ___ 13. Like old recordings 14. “Don’t forget about me” 15. Repeated, singer who sang with Cult Jam 16. Red ink amount 18. Appropriate 20. 1970 World’s Fair site 23. Ring bearer, maybe 24. Discovery grp. 25. Dudgeon 30. Skin problem 31. Purify 32. Altogether 34. Pretentious 35. “That ___,” 60s TV show

22. Butts in 26. Sheathed 27. Palace protectors 28. Intangible qualities 29. India’s first P.M. 30. Peaks 31. Barrier in a fairy tale 33. Epiphany figures 36. Chest pain 39. Progeny 43. Changing for the good 37. Pilfers 38. Bite like a beaver 39. Old World duck 40. A head 41. Needle holder 42. Extinguish 43. Montana city 44. Community character 45. Corrupt 46. Losing come-out roll in craps 47. Exploits 49. Campus life 52. Asian tongue 53. Done, to Donne 56. Braids 57. Skimmer, e.g. 62. Bossy remark? 63. Fend off 64. Wild goat 65. Winds 67. Pigeonhole 68. Black band of mourning 69. Edmonton hockey player 70. Corporate department 72. Shut 73. Belgium village 75. Bucks 76. Auspices, var. 77. “-zoic” things 78. Title for some priests

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79. E-mail, e.g. 80. Gaelic 81. Yellow-flowered cactus 82. Rimsky-Korsakov’s “The Tale of ___ Saltan” 83. “Take one!” 90. Muslim leaders 92. Grand Canyon transport 93. Miles per hour, e.g. 95. Whistler, at times 97. ___ nut 98. Grind down 100. Alicia of “Falcon Crest” 101. Agile lizard 102. Bone-chilling 103. In a laconic manner 104. “Good grief!” 105. Deep 106. ___-American 107. Brood 108. Elevator pioneer 109. National park acronym 110. Brouhaha 111. Unnamed ones 113. Plastic ___ Band 114. Calendar abbr. 115. “To Autumn,” e.g.

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For answers, see page B2 91. They, in Trieste 92. Toot 94. Bailiwick 95. Little squirt 96. Genesis victim 99. Treated with radiation 104. Desk item 108. Certain fur 110. Naughty one 112. A silver dollar, perhaps 116. A lot of lot

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July 17–23, 2014

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Little Chapel On the Boardwalk Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 Beach Service at Public Beach Access No. 4: 8 a.m. Early Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m. St. Andrew’s On-The-Sound Episcopal The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector 101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. St. James episcopal church Mt. Lebanon Chapel (Near Airlie Gardens)

8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Wrightsville Beach Baptist church Keith Louthan, church pastor 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 Traditional Service: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School: 10:10-11 a.m. Celebration Services: 11:10 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Wrightsville United Methodist Church Bob Bauman, senior pastor 4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471 Worship Services: 8:30, 9:45, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. St. Therese Catholic church Father Joe Vetter 209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471 Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Monday, noon; Tuesday, 6 p.m.; Wednesday – Thursday noon; Thursday noon followed by Eucharistic Adoration St. Mark Catholic Church Father Patrick A. Keene 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 Mass: 6 p.m. Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. followed by Adoration and noon Benediction Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Beth Simcha Messianic Jewish Congregation Congregational Leader/ Rabbi Marty Schilsky 7957 Market St. Wilmington, N.C. 28411 910-681-0117 Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday

Signs and Divine Encounter Week 1, in a multi-part series.

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Is it God’s will to heal today? Has the age of miracles passed away with the Apostles? Are the Gifts of the Spirit spoken of in I Corinthians 12 for today? If it is God’s will to heal today, why isn’t everyone healed? Does God still use sickness and disease to correct or punish His people? When I came into the Kingdom of God almost 38 years ago I was totally void of any doctrines or preconceived ideas about God’s Word. I had not been raised in church and therefore knew nothing about the Bible and its eternal truth. I had been seeking diligently for something outside of myself to trust and believe in, when Jesus visited me in the balcony of a beautiful Georgia monastery. Amazingly, Jesus Christ loved me enough to reveal Himself personally to me on that Easter Sunday. The year was 1976, and after this visitation my life was changed forever. During this encounter, all I could feel was love, indescribable love; an unconditional love; a love so strong that I melted into a crumpled heap. I began to sob, not caring that the brothers downstairs could possibly hear me. Even though I was engulfed in this love, questions flooded my mind: “What is happening to me? Who is this person standing behind me?”

Buddy Dawson

My highly logical mind answered, “All of the stress has finally caused a nervous breakdown; this is the result of all the drugs you have been using; these strange people have put a curse on you!” That was my logical mind, but my heart was screaming, “I never want to leave this place or lose this wonderful feeling.” Later the same day I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ totally and completely. But, even with this dramatic encounter, questions remained. Since that day, I have endeavored as a teacher of God’s Word to open the scriptures to those like myself with logical, but sometimes faith destroying questions. The Holy Spirit has put it on my heart to debunk these questions and others, using scriptures to establish truth. Jesus used signs and wonders to draw the multitudes to Himself. The early church used the same method to turn the world upside down as established in Acts 17:6. It is my belief that until this tried and true example is implemented today we will remain in bondage to lifeless religion — becoming even more irrelevant and impotent in a world of lost, sick and hurting people. If you can grab hold of the truth, the truth can indeed set us free. I have no ax to grind or denominational doctrine to protect, only a love for His Word and His people. I do not profess to have all of the answers but it is my desire to bring light into this often-misunderstood subject.

Buddy and Maude Dawson are the founders and directors of the River of Life Worship Center, 3504 Carolina Beach Rd., Wilmington, NC. therolwc.org/buddydawson@ec.rr.com

Living H2O

Faith

My faith I give you to secure your healing today It is the main ingredient for success as you pray Be sure that your prayers are heard by My angels too Dispatched by Me to comfort and protect you They deliver the needs in your life, but faith secures Your journey and your walk with Me for sure Without faith you will never see the miracles delivered It is the most important arrow in your quiver When My presence is upon you have faith to believe And remain open to deliver to others and to receive The many gifts I have in My storehouse in heaven Remember, I sustained all of Israel on manna, a bread unleavened The gifts I have for each of you will magnify My glory Use them to share My glory and create your own story A story that tells of the riches of heaven and what they do Share the faith you have with your family and friends too

Car l W a t e rs

(Mat 9:2 NIV) Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” (Mat 9:22 NIV) Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that moment. (Mat 9:29 NIV) Then he touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you”; (Mat 13:58 NIV) And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith. (Mat 17:20 NIV) He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” (John 14:12 NIV) I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. (Acts 3:16 NIV) By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see. (Rom 1:12 NIV) that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. (Rom 12:6 NIV) We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. (Heb 11:1 NIV) Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-256-6569 ext 100 • classifieds@luminanews.com L E G A L N O T I C ES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 396 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jason P. Sharpe and Robin S. Sharpe to John C. Warren, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of September, 2005, and recorded in Book 4917, Page 797, 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 July 22, 2014 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 Unit 31, of Pembroke at Landfall, Phase 8, a Condominium, as the same is described in the Declaration establishing a Plan of Condominium ownership of certain lands and improvements thereto in said County of New Hanover, said Declaration being dated July 22, 1992, and recorded in Book 1613 at Page 0962 of the Land Records of New Hanover County, North Carolina, and which said Unit is herewith conveyed in conformity with Chapter 47-C of the North Carolina General Statutes referred to as the “Condominium Act” of the State of North Carolina and the first through seventh amendments thereto, said Amendments being recorded in Book 1639 at Page 0587; Book 1641 at Page 0893; Book 1716 at Page 0920; Book 1716 at Page 0929; Book 1745, at Page 1193; Book 1807 at Page 0094; Book 1844, at Page 433, respectively, of the New Hanover County Registry and includes the fee in an undivided 4.1% interest in the common areas and common elements in Pembroke at Landfall, a Condominium and the real property described in said Declaration. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 1702 Fontenay Place, Unit 31, Wilmington, North Carolina. As a further aid in this Description, reference is hereby made to Unit Ownership Plat Book 10 at Pages 318 through 321 which is recorded in the Land Records of the New Hanover County, NC and which contains the official recorded survey map of Pembroke at Landfall, Phase 9, a Condominium, as well as the floor plans for the Units. Subject to the provisions of said Condominium Act of the State of North Carolina and any Amendments thereto and to the conditions, restrictions, easements, covenants and agreements set forth in said Declaration of Pembroke at Landfall, a Condominium dated July 22, 1992, and recorded in Book 1613 at Page 0962 of the Land Records of New

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Hanover County, North Carolina and the first through seventh amendments thereto, said Amendments being recorded in Book 1639 at Page 0587; Book 1641 at Page 0893; Book 1716 at Page 0920; Book 1716 at Page 0929; Book 1745 at Page 1193; Book 1807 at Page 0094; Book 1844 at Page 433, respectively, of the New Hanover County Registry and to the Bylaws of Pembroke Condominium Association, Inc., and any amendments thereto.

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Also included herein is an easement to be used in common with other unit owners for the use of any common areas and common elements as set forth in the Declaration. Subject to an easement in common with other unit owners to use the common area and common elements located within or appurtenant to Pembroke at Landfall, all phases, a Condominium, as set forth in the Declaration.

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.

Together with an exclusive easement for the use and enjoyment of any limited common areas appurtenant to the unit conveyed herein as so designated in the Declaration or on the recorded map of the Condominium. Subject to any easements now existing or hereafter created for the installation, use and maintenance of electric, water, utility or drainage lines, provided same do not interfere with the use or enjoyment of the Units

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

Subject to zoning ordinances of the County of New Hanover and Statutes of the State of North Carolina and the United States of America affecting the use of the property. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.

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.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1135643 (FC.FAY) July 10 and 17, 2014 13 SP 673 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 Anthony Todd Hawthorne and Kathryn Travis Hawthorne to Robert Calder, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated April 22, 2004 and recorded on April 23, 2004 in Book 4290 at Page 4, New Hanover County Registry, North

A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale.

Michelle Clark, ALHS, SFR

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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 July 22, 2014 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: That real estate located in the County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, more particularly described as follows: All of Lot 37 in Harbour Point Development as the same is shown on map recorded in Map Book 43 at Page 370 in the New Hanover County Registry, together with and subject to all of the rights, convenants, easements, conditions, and restrictiongs contained in the declarations recorded in Book 2759 at Pages 438 and 460 and following pages in said Registry, and being one of those lots described in the deed recorded in Book 4233 at Page 795 in said Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 239 Silver Sloop Way, Carolina Beach, NC 28428. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). 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. 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 Anthony Todd Hawthorne and wife, Kathryn Travis Hawthorne. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge

to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-21519-FC01 July 10 and 17, 2014 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 13 SP 1034 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ROBERT E. CALDER, JR. AND WIFE, MELVA P. CALDER, AND J. KEITH CALDER AND WIFE, ALICE R. CALDER, RECORDED IN BOOK 5026, PAGES 726 ET SEQ. ON MAY 24, 2006, IN THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY REGISTRY, BY JERRY A. MANNEN, JR., APPOINTED SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN BOOK 5775, PAGES 1940 ET SEQ. IN THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY REGISTRY. NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND FIXTURES Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the Deed of Trust Securing Future Advances executed and delivered by Robert E. Calder, Jr., husband, and wife, Melva P. Calder, and J. Keith Calder, husband, and wife, Alice R. Calder, (“Borrower”) dated May 24, 2006 and recorded on May 24, 2006, in Book 5026, Pages 726, et seq., New Hanover County Registry (“Deed of Trust”), and because of defaults in and payment of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Superior Court for New Hanover County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, Jerry A. Mannen, Jr., Substitute Trustee by instrument recorded in Book 5775, Pages 1940 et seq. of the New Hanover County Registry, will expose for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, that certain tract of property located in New Hanover County, North Carolina (including any improvements thereon) as more particularly described as: BEGINNING at the intersection of the eastern line of Sixth Street with the northern right of way line of Princess; running thence northwardly and along the eastern line of Sixth Street 58 feet; thence eastwardly and parallel with Princess Street 165 feet; thence southwardly, parallel with Sixth Street 58 feet to the northern line of Princess Street; thence with and along the northern line of Princess Street westwardly 165 feet to the point of beginning, being part of the western one-half of Lot 5 in Block 183, according to the official plan of the City of Wilmington, North Carolina, as prepared by James and Brown, Civil Engineers, in 1870; and being the same lands described in instrument recorded in Book 2391 at Page 65 in the office of the Registrar of Deeds for New Hanover County. The record owner of the abovedescribed real property as reflected by the records in the New Hanover County Registry not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is Borrower, Robert E. Calder, Jr. and wife, Melva P. Calder, and J. Keith Calder and wife, Ann R. Calder and is more commonly known as 611 Princess Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. The above-described real property and fixtures will be sold subject to any and all superior mortgages, deeds of trust and liens, including, without limitation, the lien of all unpaid ad valorem taxes and assessments, as well as easements, conditions, restrictions and other matters of record filed

prior to the Deed of Trust. The above-described property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.” The property is not being sold subject to or together with any subordinate rights or interests. Neither the Substitute Trustee, nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being sold, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions expressly are disclaimed. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. Section 45-21.10 and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit or certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or $750.00. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid, in cash or certified check, at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to the successful bidder a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, the successful bidder shall remain liable on the bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. Sections 45-21.30 (d) and (e). The owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust may make a credit bid. Please be advised that an order for possession of the property may be issued by the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Hanover County pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession. Please be further advised that 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 sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of any such rental agreement the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bid as the law requires. DATE OF SALE: July 18, 2014 HOUR OF SALE: 11:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: New Hanover County Courthouse, at the place where public notices of sale are posted, 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 This the 25 day of June, 2014. Jerry A. Mannen, Jr. N.C. State Bar No. 17498 P.O. Box 479 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402 Telephone: (910) 762-2421 Facsimile: (910) 251-9247 Email: jamannen@yfmlaw.com July 10 and 17, 2014

13-SP-915 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 Andrea R Sywanyk, dated September 1, 2007 and recorded on September 14, 2007 in Book No. 5231 at Page 1132 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 July 23, 2014 at 11:30 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: 312 N 6th St, Wilmington, NC 28401. Tax Parcel ID: R04817-005-002-000 Present Record Owners: Andrea R Sywanyk. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)7444444, 112502-00271 P1100640 7/10, 07/17/2014

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 1077 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John H. Braswell and Renee’ G. Braswell to Mitchell L. Heffernan, Trustee(s), dated the 6th day of April, 2006, and recorded in Book 5003, Page 2507, 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 July 22, 2014 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 9, Beyond The Branch, as shown on map of same recorded in Map Book 26 at Page 24 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is

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L E G A L N O T I C ES hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5201 Shadow Branch Lane, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1036895 (FC.FAY) July 10 and 17, 2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 223 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John Kevin Teachey to Scott R. Valby, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of August, 2009, and recorded in Book 5433, Page 1211, 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 July 22, 2014 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 201, Section 11, Meadowbrook Subdivision, as shown on a map recorded in Map Book 35, Page 362 in the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2606 Conifer Court, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of 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 cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT

FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1132475 (FC.FAY) July 10 and 17, 2014

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

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 ROSALIND O. BULLOCK, A SINGLE WOMAN to AMY MANDART, Trustee(s), which was dated October 25, 2000 and recorded on October 27, 2000 in Book 2825 at Page 0790, 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 July 22, 2014 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: LOCATED IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND BEING ALL OF LOT 4B, SECTION B OF BARCLAY HILLS, AS SHOWN ON A MAP OF SAME DULY RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 6 AT PAGE 43, AFORESAID COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 114 Barclay Hills Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). 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. 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 Robin Bridges Johnson. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge

14 SP 289 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Tonya Mercer and Mary Evans Cherry (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Mary Evans Cherry and Tonya C. Mercer) (Mary Evans Cherry, deceased) to Ryan Douglas Shoaf, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of March, 2010, and recorded in Book 5477, Page 2246, and Modification in Book 5790, Page 1053, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on July 29, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the southern line of Castle Street, 66 feet westwardly from the western line of the 17th Street, and running thence westwardly and along the southern line of Castle Street, 33 feet, thence southwardly and parallel with 17th Street, 100 feet, thence eastwardly and parallel with Castle Street, 33 feet, thence northwardly and parallel with 17th Street, 100 feet to the southern line of Castle Street the Beginning the same being parts of Lots Number 1 and 2 in Block 513 according to official plat of The City of Wilmington, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1616 Castle Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of 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 cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon

termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1133482 (FC.FAY) July 17 and 24, 2014

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 William Paul Hewett and wife Janet B. Hewett. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 08-14297-FC02 July 17 and 24, 2014

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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 William Paul Hewett and Janet B. Hewett to Financial Title Company, Trustee(s), which was dated June 24, 2004 and recorded on July 30, 2004 in Book 4432 at Page 450, 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 July 29, 2014 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 207, SECTION 4, OF ECHO FARMS SUBDIVISION AS THE SAME IS SHOWN ON A MAP THEREOF DULY RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 16, AT PAGE 13, IN THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY REGISTRY, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. SOURCE OF TITLE: BOOK 1346, PAGE 1933 (RECORDED 10/18/86) Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 3935 Appleton Way, Wilmington, NC 28412. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX, AND THE COURT COSTS OF FORTY-FIVE CENTS (45¢) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) PURSUANT TO NCGS 7A-308(a) (1). 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. 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

13-SP 1192 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made RONALD WAYNE SPARKS AND CHERYL H. SPARKS to PHILIP E. GREER, Trustee(s), dated the 24TH day of MARCH, 2010 and recorded in BOOK 5476, PAGE 1989, NEW HANOVER County Registry, North Carolina, Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of NEW HANOVER County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door, in the City of WILMINGTON, NEW IIANOVER County, North Carolina at 11:00 A.M. ON JULY 29, 2014, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of NEW HANOVER. North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the Eastern line of Thirteenth Street 110 feet Northwardly as measured along said Eastern line of Thirteenth Street from its intersection with the Northern line of Chestnut Street; running thence Northwardly along said Eastern line of Thirteenth Street 55 feet; thence Eastwardly and at right angles to Thirteenth Street 145 feet to the Western line of a tenfoot alley; thence Southwardly along the Western line of said alley and parallel with Thirteenth Street 55 feet; thence Westwardly and at right angles to the Eastern line of Thirteenth Street 145 feet to the point of Beginning, the same being a part of Lots 3 and 4 in Block 474 of the City of Wilmington. Said property being located at: 206 N. 13TH STREET, WILMINGTON, NC 28401 PRESENT RECORD OWNER BEING: RONALD WAYNE SPARKS AND CHERYL H. SPARKS Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Should the property be purchased by a. third party, that person. must pay the statutory final

assessment fee of forty-five cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. 7A¬308 (a) (1), and any applicable county and/or state land transfer tax and/or revenue tax. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid, in cash or certified check, at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such. deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid, at that time he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. 45-21.30(d) and (c). 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 or the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of Five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. That an Order for possession of the property may be .issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. This the 7th day of July, 2014. Michael W. Strickland, as Attorney for and President of ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., Substitute Trustee 210 East Russell Street, Suite 104 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 (910) 483-3300 July 17 and 24, 2014 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 13-SP 1191 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by RONALD W. SPARKS AND CHERYL SPARKS to PHILIP E. GREER, Trustee(s), dated the 14Th day of FEBRUARY, 2003 and recorded in BOOK 3645, PAGE 718, NEW HANOVER County Registry, North Carolina, Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of NEW HANOVER County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door, in the City of WILMINGTON, NEW HANOVER County, North Carolina at 11:00 A.M. ON JULY 29, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of NEW HANOVER, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the Eastern line of 16th Street 56 feet Southwardly from its intersection with the Southern line of Dock Street; running thence Eastwardly and parallel with Dock Street 99 feet; thence Southwardly and parallel with 16th Street 56 feet, thence Westwardly and parallel with Dock Street 99 feet to the Eastern line of 16th Street; thence Northwardly along the Eastern line of 16th Street 56 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The same being part of Lots 1 and 2 in Block 493 according to the official plan of the City of Wilmington, North Carolina. Said property being located at: 105 S. 16TH STREET, WILMINGTON, NC 28401 PRESENT RECORD OWNER BEING: RONALD WAYNE SPARKS AND CHERYL H. SPARKS Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole

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L E G A L N O T I C ES discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Should the property be purchased by a. third party, that person. must pay the statutory final assessment fee of fortyfive cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. 7A¬308 (a) (1), and any applicable county and/or state land transfer tax and/or revenue tax. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid, in cash or certified check, at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such. deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid, at that time he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. 45-21.30(d) and (c). 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 or the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of Five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. That an Order for possession of the property may be .issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. This the 7th day of July, 2014. Michael W. Strickland, as Attorney for and President of ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., Substitute Trustee 210 East Russell Street, Suite 104 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 (910) 483-3300 July 17 and 24, 2014

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 244 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Derrick G. Martin and Jennifer L. Martin to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 18th day of March, 2008, and recorded in Book 5292, Page 100, 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 July 29, 2014 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 A, as shown on map entitled “Redivision of Lot 5, Division of Land for Jo Ann Harrelson” said map being recorded in Map Book 33, Page 175 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 739 Cathay Road, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of 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 cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars

($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1132812 (FC.FAY) July 17 and 24, 2014 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 115/ Pender Co 14 SP 374/ New Hanover Co. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jason Brent Melind and Amanda Elliott Melind (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jason B. Melind and Amanda P. Melind) to Rebecca W. Shaia, Trustee(s),

dated the 3rd day of June, 2005, and recorded in Book 2681, Page 218, and Recorded in Book 5778, Page 987, in Pender 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 Pender 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 Burgaw, Pender County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on July 29, 2014 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pender, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: TRACT 1: Being all of Lot 15 of Scotts Hill Bluff, Section One, as the same is shown on a Map recorded in Map Book 30, Page 17, of the Pender County Registry. TRACT 2: A certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Harnett Township, New Hanover County, North Carolina and being that portion of Lot 15, Section One, Scotts Hill Bluff that is located in New Hanover County and shown on the recorded plat of Scotts Hill Bluff, Section One and recorded in Pender County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron on the southern right of way of Marsh Field Drive (Private Right of Way), said iron being at the northwest corner of Lot 15, Scotts Hill Bluff, proceed from said point of beginning and with the western line of Lot 15, S. 58-32-23 E. 89.26 ft. to a point at the intersection of the western line of the county line N. 39-54-11 W. 91.99 ft to a point on the southern right of way of Marsh Field Dr.; thence with said right of way and a curve to the left having a radius of 207.50 ft to a chord S. 35-31-57 W. 29.47 ft to the point of BEGINNING and containing 1,322 square feet. All bearings are magnetic relative to Map Book 2, Page 82 (Pender County). Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 121 Marsh Field Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder

of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028

4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1110986 (FC.FAY) July 17 and 24, 2014 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 253 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Karl R. Yeager (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Karl R. Yeager) to W.J. Kellam, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of October, 2010, and recorded in Book 5522, Page 2890, 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 July 29, 2014 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 the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 6R of Orchard Park at West Bay Estates, a performance development, as shown on the map recorded in Map Book 37, at Page 170, of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 7515 Old Oak Road, Wilmington, NC 28411. Parcel ID#: R03600-001-016-000 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to

the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 12497 Charlotte, NC 28220 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1127157 (FC.CH) July 17 and 24, 2014

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L E G A L N O T I C ES 13-SP-646 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 April J. MacAlpine and David E. MacAlpine, dated February 13, 2008 and recorded on February 20, 2008 in Book No. 5280 at Page 2045 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 July 29, 2014 at 2:00 PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Castle Hayne, County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 2720 Berg Lane, Castle Hayne, NC 28429. Tax Parcel ID: R01714-001-033-000 Present Record Owners: April J. MacAlpine and David E. MacAlpine. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)7444444, 113326-00686 P1100428 7/17, 07/24/2014

13-SP-508 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 Ava Bock and Andrew T. Bock, dated February 2, 2009 and recorded on February 10, 2009 in Book No. 5377 at Page 190 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indeb¬tedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebted¬ness secured by said Deed of Trust, the under¬signed 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 July 30, 2014 at 11:30 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: 3344 Brucemont Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405. Tax Parcel ID: R02611003-009-000 Present Record Owners: Ava Bock. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)7444444, 112427-01002 P1101413 7/17, 07/24/2014

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Substitute Trustee (803)744-4444, 112474-00191 P1102084 7/17, 07/24/2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of George W. Baughman, 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. Raspet, 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 29th day of September, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 26th day of June, 2014. Ruby Baughman, Executrix of the Estate of George W. Baughman Jill L. Raspet Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301 Wilmington, NC 28401 June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2014

13-SP-684 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 Russell Ebelherr, dated November 30, 2006 and recorded on November 30, 2006 in Book No. 5112 at Page 452 and modified on August 5, 2011 in Book No. 5578 at Page 2331 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 July 29, 2014 at 2:00PM 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: 1130 Pembroke Jones Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405. Tax Parcel ID: R05119-009-005-000 Present Record Owners: Russell Ebelherr. 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.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Madgelle Conrad Bean 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 25th day of September 2014, 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 26th day of June 2014. Connie Bean Edwards, Executrix 2736 Wisteria St. SW Supply, NC 28462 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17/2014 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, Carl Gregg Webb, having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Carolyn E. Webb, Deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the Decedent to exhibit same to the said Carl Gregg Webb, at the address set out below, on or before September 26, 2014 , 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 26th day of June, 2014 Carl Gregg Webb EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF Carolyn E. Webb c/o ROBERT H. HOCHULI, JR. 219 RACINE DR., SUITE A6 WILMINGTON, NC 28403 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17/2014

son, Sr. of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said Glenn F. Wilson, Sr. to present them to the undersigned on or before October 10, 2014, that being three (3) months from the first date of publication of this Notice or same shall be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

of Hettie Futch Carter 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 16th day of October 2014, 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 the 10th of July, 2014. Glenn F. Wilson, Jr. and Lynn W. Knape, Co-Executors of the Estate of Glenn F. Wilson, Sr. c/o Thomas J. Morgan Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1388 Wilmington, N. C. 28402 July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014

This is the 17th day of July 2014. Joan Carter McGinnis, Executrix 454 Old Folkstone Road Holly Ridge, NC 28445 Run Dates: 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7/2014

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER COUNTY

BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT

In the Court of General Justice, District Court Division

EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE

File No.14 CVD 2044

Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF MOZELLE P. MCCABE, 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 2nd day of October, 2014, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

Divorce Complaint To: TIMOTHY JAMES LEWIS

Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 142 Lee Drive, Leland, NC 28451. This is the 3rd day of July 2014. Ralph E. McCabe, Jr., Executor ESTATE OF MOZELLE P. MCCABE James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2014 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: That the Plaintiff be granted an absolute divorce from Defendant, TIMOTHY JAMES LEWIS, and that the bonds of matrimony heretofore existing between the parties be dissolved. You are required to make a defense to such pleading no later than August 20, 2014, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER

BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT

EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executrixes of the Estate of Sarah Cain Gibson, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned do hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o Brian G. Morrison, 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 13th day of October, 2014, 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 10th day of July, 2014. Melissa Gibson Cline and Stephanie Gibson Taylor, Co-Executrixes of the Estate of Sarah Cain Gibson Brian G. Morrison Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301 Wilmington, NC 28401 July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 14 E 000803 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GLENN F. WILSON, SR. CO-EXECUTORS’ NOTICE Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Glenn F. Wil-

REAL ESTATE

7/3, 10, 17, 24/2014

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

This is the 10th day of July 2014. Charles Lawrence Sneeden, Jr., Executor 6217 Head Road Wilmington, NC 28409 07/10, 17, 24, 31/2014

This is the 17th day of July 2014. Lisa Knight Cannon, Executrix 616 Dogwood Lane Wilmington, NC 28409 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7/2014

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

This the 10th day of July 2014 KAREN HORN LEWIS, Plaintiff 33 Kerrie Street Currie, NC 28435 7/10, 7/17, 7/24/2014

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Carolyn Stubbs Sneeden 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 9th day of October 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Elizabeth Middleton Knight 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 16th day of October 2014, 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.

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COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER

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COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER

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