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Authorities searching for owner of sunken sailboat By Terry Lane Staff Writer

people tend to know each other. They come back year after year.” The Imitations, Wilmington Big Band and the Dixieland AllStars will provide music both inside and outside, encouraging guests to swing and twirl as dancers did nearly one century ago at Lumina Pavilion. The iconic three-level, 12,500-square-foot dance hall stood at the south end of Wrightsville Beach and attracted crowds of revelers during the early 1900s. The pavilion also

Wrightsville Beach officials and the U.S. Coast Guard are still working to identify the owner of a sailboat that sank in Bank Channel over the weekend and poses a hazard to boaters. On Tuesday, the town was considering sending a free diver down to look for the boat’s identification number in an effort to find the owner. Both town and Coast Guard officials said they believe the boat was unoccupied when it sank. Officials aren’t sure when the boat sank but believe it was Sunday afternoon or evening. It was reported Monday morning to the Wrightsville Beach Fire Department, which reported it to the Coast Guard at about 11 a.m. The sailboat is underwater in Banks Channel, south of where it intersects with Motts Channel, near marker no. 15. Part of the boat’s stern and mast are protruding from the water. The Coast Guard said the boat is a navigation hazard, but poses no other dangers to boaters. Wrightsville Beach Town Manager Tim Owens said the Coast Guard is issuing an advisory to commercial boating traffic and that the boat is far enough outside the channel that it probably won’t interfere with most recreational boating. Wrightsville Beach Fire Chief Glen Rogers said the boat was believed to have been anchored at the location for several days. Owens added that it had not been at the location long enough to come in violation of the town’s anchoring ordinance, which restricts boats to mooring or anchoring for no more than 30 consecutive days in the

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Wrightsville Beach town officials will decide this week what legal options it can take in response to a helicopter stunt that dropped flyers over students during an organized beach party, University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Beach Blast on Aug. 16. Meanwhile, the founder of the tech startup company that dropped the flyers publically apologized after an online backlash over littering and the potential danger to students, and also organized a beach cleanup. Wrightsville Beach Town Manager Tim Owens said officials were in discussion with both the town attorney and the district attorney to see what legal options they can take n See HELICOPTER Page 5

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A small sailboat inspects a sunken sailboat in Banks Channel on Monday, Aug. 22.

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Lumina Daze revives Wrightsville Beach history for 20th year By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

As the sun sets over the Blockade Runner Beach Resort’s lawn Aug. 28, guests at the 20th Lumina Daze will dance to shag music and watch movies under the stars during a night that briefly revives a whimsical time in Wrightsville Beach’s past. Four hundred guests attended last year’s Lumina Daze and Madeline Flagler, Wrightsville Beach Museum of History’s executive director, hopes for a

“It does have that kind of intimate feel because people tend to know each other. They come back year after year.” similar number this year. Most of them are either current or former Wrightsville Beach residents, she said. She called the event festive but casual, adding, “It does have that kind of intimate feel because

Rising local surf star wins Wahine Classic By Terry Lane Staff Writer

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Hans Hagen surfs with a child during the Mauli Ola Foundation’s Surf Experience Day at Wrightsville Beach on Aug. 18.

By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

Children with cystic fibrosis caught waves at Wrightsville Beach on Aug. 18, riding tandem on soft-top boards with internationally known surfers who volunteer for the Mauli Ola Foundation. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes a buildup of mucus in the lungs, leading to infections and lung damage. Studies have shown that salty spray can improve patients’ lung function, so the Mauli Ola Foundation, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to helping those living with genetic disease, initiated an effort to travel around the country, taking children n See MAULI OLA Page 2

The Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic last weekend allowed a rising local surf star to add more trophies to her collection after she took first-place finishes in three categories and second in another. “We had a standout performance from Leah Thompson,” said Jo Pickett, tournament organizer. Thompson, 15, of Wrightsville Beach, won first place in the open shortboard, the premier event during the annual female surf tournament that attracted more than 90 entrants this year. She also took first place in junior women’s shortboard and second place in pro longboard. In the tandem event, which doesn’t award a trophy but is a crowd favorite, she shared first place n See WAHINE Page 2

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Leah Thompson, of Wrightsville Beach, placed first in three categories at the Wahine Classic on Sunday, Aug. 21.

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with her partner Madeline Eckel. Thompson’s win comes after she was named Rookie of the Year in July’s National Scholastic Surfing Association championships in Huntington Beach, California, and won girls shortboard at the 2015 Wahine Classic. For Thompson, this year’s victories are another confidence booster before her next big tournament, the Eastern Surfing Association Championships in Nags Head, North Carolina, Sept. 18-24, where she will compete in the youth 16 and youth 18 shortboard and junior women’s longboard divisions against some of the top surfers from across the East Coast. “I love competing, it pushes me to get better,” Thompson said. “The contests that have more competition make me want to

practice more and get better.” Several of the surfers said they were pleased with the wave size and quality, though they were breaking close to shore, for this year’s competition. “They were better than I was expecting,” Thompson said of the waves. “I was really excited when I first saw them, they looked so fun.” Leilani Pickett, the tournament organizer’s daughter and an entrant for every Wahine Classic since its 1997 debut, said the waves were better than most years. “We were really blessed with the wave quality,” she said. Leilani Pickett observed that while the Wahine Classic began mostly with adult women surfers, the tournament has gradually grown into one that features girls and young women. On Saturday, the waves weren’t ideal at the 8 a.m. start, as calm

conditions created glassy water with mostly small waves that broke close to the shore. As the surf grew a little bigger into the afternoon, the younger surfers found they had a better opportunity to catch the waves and more time to make turns. For the pint-sized surfers in the 11-and-under Guppy division, the small waves were plenty of challenge for them. “In the morning, you had to pop up really early because it would break fast, but now it’s easier,” said 11-year-old Madison Hruska of Kure Beach after her afternoon shortboard heat in her first Wahine Classic. At 4 foot, 8 inches and 55

pounds, 11-year-old Julia Boos of Carolina Beach said the waves were just right for her. “It was kind of tricky, the smaller waves were harder to catch,” Boos said, noting that she “kind of has an advantage” with her size. “If there was barrel, it would be easier for me to fit,” she said. Riding the waves close to shore meant skinned elbows and knees, harder falls and more danger for the surfers. “We’ve had blood, we’ve had broken fins,” announcer Mike Beech said to the contestants. “You’re just making yourself tougher.”

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a new historic walking tour museum board member Donna Starling developed. For Wrightsville Beach’s newer residents, the night offers a glimpse of the island’s history. But the night is more nostalgic for those attendees who lived through that period and come together every year at the Lumina Daze to resurrect those memories. “There’s a contingent that comes back every year and has a little informal reunion at the event,” Flagler said. For more information visit www.wbmuseumofhistory.com

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featured a shooting gallery, a bowling alley and a projector screen 50 feet in the ocean on which visitors watched movies from the beach. To pay homage to that activity, the Wrightsville Beach Museum partnered with Cucalorus Film Festival to erect a movie screen on the Blockade Runner’s lawn on which they will project short films during the Lumina Daze. Guests will also see plein air and jewelry artists creating work for the silent auction and preview

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same spot. “There are abandoned boats in all of the waters of North Carolina,” Owens said. “But we have no reason to believe this boat was abandoned.” Once identified, it will be the boat owner’s responsibility to salvage the vessel, Owens and Coast Guard officials said. To try to find the identification number, members of

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Volunteers with Surfers Healing take people with autism surfing at Wrightsville Beach on Aug. 22. ~ Emmy Errante

the Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue team may be called to free dive around the site to inspect the boat. Owens said he would welcome any information from the public that could help determine the identity and location of the owner. There is no indication as to

why the boat sank, Owens said, noting that heavy rain on Saturday could have contributed to the sinking, and that faulty equipment, like a malfunctioning bilge pump, is another likely possibility. If the owner is not eventually found, or is unable or unwilling

to salvage the boat, there is a process in which the boat wreck site can be declared open for salvage. Then, a local boat salvage operation could raise the boat and use the wreckage for commercial purposes.

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the mistake. “It was poorly executed, it wasn’t well thought through, and we own it,” Taylor said. “I’m not going to say it was a good idea. I’ve lived in Wilmington my whole life; the last thing I want to do is trash the ocean.” Taylor said the stunt failed in many ways because the drop was intended for land. In addition to dropping flyers into the ocean, the $1 bills were stamped with water-based ink, likely washing off the message before many got to read it. The water also removed the adhesion between the flyer and dollar bill, with many students not even seeing the flyer. The stickers were rendered useless in the water. Taylor said there were company “ambassadors” on the beach ready to clean up any leftover flyers, but town officials asked them to leave after the drop. Many of the flyers were unreachable underneath the water. The event sparked an outcry on social media, as beach advocates in the area reposted news and videos of the incident onto social media accounts. Taylor said the old adage that there’s no such thing as bad publicity

may not be true here. “I hate to be the one responsible here,” Taylor said. “But it is refreshing to see that there is immediate accountability from the community when you do what’s wrong.” Taylor said since Likeli’s services targeted the student community, the company wanted to make an impression on UNCW students, but sponsorship of Beach Blast proved too expensive, so they devised the new plan in 48 hours. Taylor said more thought should have gone into the stunt. Owens said that incident marred what is a successful yearly event. “I’m not saying we would stop the event, but if people continue with these kinds of shenanigans, we could have some issues,” Owens said. To make amends, Taylor said the company hosted a beach sweep at Stone Street on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 9 a.m. “I’m hoping we can make right with what we’ve done,” Taylor said. “I don’t intend for that to be the end of this and we’re looking into doing events at Masonboro Island and Carolina Beach, too.”

taken part in the Surf Experience Days for years. After surfing with her heroes at Wrightsville Beach, she planned to travel north to the Outer Banks for a Rip Curl contest. Labiak, who has collected both longboard and shortboard contest victories, dreams of being the first professional surfer with cystic fibrosis. A few local families took part in the event, including the Shaws, whose 5-year-old son IV Shaw has cystic fibrosis. Despite his age, IV is another veteran of the Surf Experience Days. His mother, Holly Shaw, said she has a photograph of him riding a wave on one of the volunteer’s shoulders with a pacifier in his mouth. Many families came from further away to participate, like the Hoaglands from New Jersey. They brought their son Reilly Hoagland, who has cystic fibrosis, to take part in the day, combining it with a family trip

to Myrtle Beach. Hoagland rode wave after wave, cruising toward shore and stepping calmly off the board onto the sand. He rode the board by himself, needing only a small push from Garcia. His parents marveled at his confident demeanor, remembering how timid he was during his first Surf Experience Day in 2013. During that event, Hawaiian surfer CJ Kanuha convinced Hoagland to catch a few waves, and Hoagland instantly bonded with him. Kanuha wasn’t able to attend the 2016 event, and while Hoagland was upset at first, he quickly gained confidence in his new partner, world champion Garcia. “He knows Sunny now,” Hoagland’s mother, Laurie, said. “He really likes talking to all the guys, and he looks forward to this all year.”

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against either Oak Island’s High Tide Helicopters or Likeli, the startup company that staged the promotion. Owens said a decision on what citations it can issue either company was likely to come by Friday, Aug. 27. Likeli hired the helicopter operator to fly over the annual Beach Blast party while an employee dropped $1,000 in $1 bills, each stamped and attached to a flyer, most of which ended up in the ocean as students scrambled to retrieve the money. Owens said the town was also investigating whether it could enforce its town ordinance requiring all aircraft maintain 500 feet of altitude, or whether similar Federal Aviation Administration rules would take precedent. He said the town’s likely only option would be to issue a littering citation. George Taylor III, founder and chief executive officer of startup app Likeli, apologized Thursday for the stunt, in both a public Facebook post and in media interviews, and said the company would organize a beach sweep to begin atonement for

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with cystic fibrosis surfing. Eleven families with one or more members living with cystic fibrosis registered for the Wrightsville Beach Surf Experience Day, which was held at Oceanic Street from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers included Hawaiian pros Sunny Garcia and Jason Magallenes and Californian pros Anthony Ruffo and Hans Hagen. Hagen said he wanted to help the children experience the happiness surfing had brought him, and it inspired him to see how much they enjoyed it. The children with whom he was surfing were determined to stay out the entire three hours, he said. “They’re so bummed I came in to get a bottle of water,” he said. Many of the participants, like 13-year-old Bree Labiak, have

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Since we’re at a sea turtle nest excavation, what is your favorite sea creature and why?

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“The great white shark because it’s nature’s greatest predator.”

“Dolphins, because they seem like they’re almost human.”

“Turtles, because I’ve had pet turtles before.”

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Sea turtles hatch at Wrightsville Beach

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The Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project found three loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings during a nest excavation Aug. 22. Left: Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project volunteer Ellen McCaul holds a sea turtle hatchling for onlookers to see. ~ Emmy Errante

Citations • Phoenix Riley was cited with running a stoplight and failure to carry driver’s license. • Paige Blankenship, Lauren Taylor, Jason Carson Fincher and George Dove were cited with seat belt violations. • Lee Shulman was cited with running a stoplight. • Axel Yoel Failla was cited with driving without a license. • Jawuan Marquise Carr was cited with expired registration. • Christopher Lee Barton was cited with driving without a license and expired registration. • Rachel Moore was cited with running a stop sign. • Brett Speight was cited with improper turn. • Zachary Dulaney was cited with seat belt violation and expired registration. • Patrick Broughton and Dillon Holmes were cited with alcohol on the beach.

SATURDAY, AUG. 20 Arrests • Robert David Conn was charged with defrauding an innkeeper, resisting arrest, and intoxicated and disruptive behavior.

Citations • Austin Miles was cited with displaying a revoked license plate, expired registration and inspection violation. • Sarah Ellison was cited with seat belt violation. • Bryan Lewis was cited with expired registration and inspection violation. • Daniel Gasman was cited with speeding and running a stop sign. • Adam Lentz was cited with driving with a revoked license and expired registration. • Daniel Goff was cited with vandalism. • Matthew Gillian was cited with simple assault. • Deborah Ruch was cited with alcohol on the beach. • Mark Bennett and Matthew Ferber were cited with glass on the beach. • Kevin Cox and Patrick Nelson were cited with glass and alcohol on the beach.

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Tailwalker wins Spanish mackerel open tourney biggest one on the boat.” Other leaderboard winners in the three-Spanish mackerel division included David Mitchell on Ourstride with 4.51 pounds; Jack Brand on Media with 3.76 pounds; Tom Newbill on Fish’n Hokie with 3.46 pounds; Tommy Lewis on Ashley Marie with 3.46 pounds; and Justin Milligan on Ujjayi with 3.4 pounds. Cameron Franck won Junior Angler with 1.82 pounds, Tommy Lewis III and Nolan Murray won Teen Angler with 1.22 pounds, Jess Sollars won Lady Angler with 1.58 pounds and Bob Whitt won Senior Angler with 1.74 pounds.

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The Wide Open Tech Spanish Mackerel Open tournament brought anglers of all ages to Dockside Marina last weekend, as the tournament for the coastal fish attracted several family teams. The winning team, Tailwalker, brought in 5 pounds of Spanish mackerel for its top three fish, from a spot about 50 feet off Carolina Beach. The boat beat out 29 other participating boats, winning nearly $1,000 in total prize money. Like many of the others, the team made the contest a family outing, with Sam Franck’s two sons, Cameron and Jackson, and Kevin McKay’s son, Harris, all joining in on the action. Overall, 17 junior, preteen and teen anglers entered the tournament. Teams could go out on only one of the weekend days. Tailwalker took its chances on Saturday, which team member Kevin McKay said paid off. “We had a lot of kid luck,” he said, adding that the large Clarkspoon lure also helped attract the bigger Spanish mackerel. Owen Hurley, age 11, and James Hurley, age 9, shared the Preteen Angler award with their 1.38-pound entry, splitting the $50 prize. They fished on the fourth-placed team His Name is John Cena, which won $353 in total prize money for its 3.53-pound total catch. “They are pretty easy to reel in,” said Owen Hurley, noting that his team’s boat trolled off Wrightsville Beach on Sunday. “We went further out and we kept on catching bigger and bigger fish. I caught the

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Editorial/Opinion Our thoughts By Simon Gonzalez The binge watching is over. From August 5-21, many spent hours glued to the television, watching the Rio Summer Olympics. More than 11,000 athletes from 205 nations and two independent teams competed for 306 sets of medals in 28 sports. It’s good to get the everyfour-year fix of team handball and water polo, track cycling and table tennis. And a geography lesson. Who knew there was a country called Tuvalu? Kidding. It is fun to see relatively obscure sports that rarely get airtime and to watch the tiny countries get their brief moment in the sun during the parade of nations. But that’s not why we watch the Olympics. We tune in to watch the swimming, and gymnastics, and track and field; to see stars like Michael Phelps, Simone Biles and Usain Bolt. But my favorite memory from the 2016 Olympics isn’t of Phelps or Biles or Bolt, as brilliant as they were. Instead, it was one of those blink-andyou-miss-it moments that took up maybe one minute of NBC’s hours of coverage. It happened during the women’s high jump. American Chaunté Lowe had one final jump. If she cleared the height, she’d win gold. If she failed, she’d finish out of the medals. She didn’t make it. But she didn’t feel sorry for herself. After a brief moment of disappointment, she smiled and waved to the crowd. She then gave winner Ruth Beitia, of Spain, a huge hug, offering

genuine congratulations. So many Olympic athletes are so self-focused, beating their chests or wagging the No. 1 finger when they win, lamenting when they don’t. Here was someone who handled the agony of defeat with grace and class. Lowe offered a lesson to all of us. Not gold-medal winning athletes, we can strive to do our best, be content with our best, and be happy for those whose

So many Olympic athletes are so selffocused, beating their chests or wagging the No. 1 finger when they win, lamenting when they don’t. Here was someone who handled the agony of defeat with grace and class. best is a little better. There were similar lessons to be learned throughout the Olympics, for those with eyes to see. Sure, winning is important. That’s why they give out gold medals. But these games proved the folly of the quote “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” American divers David Boudia and Steele Johnson provided great perspective after taking silver medals in the synchronized diving competition. They were asked how

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they handled the pressure of the last dive, knowing they needed to be almost perfect to clinch a medal. “When my mind is on this [diving], and I’m thinking I’m defined by this, then my mind goes crazy,” Boudia said. “But we both know that our identity is in Christ, and we’re thankful for this opportunity to be able to dive in front of Brazil and in front of the United States. It’s been an absolutely thrilling moment for us.” Johnson’s answer was much the same. “The way David just described it was flawless — the fact that I was going into this event knowing that my identity is rooted in Christ and not what the result of this competition is just gave me peace ... and it let me enjoy the contest,” Johnson said. “If something didn’t go great, I could still find joy because I’m at the Olympics competing with the best person, the best mentor — just one of the best people to be around. God’s given us a cool opportunity, and I’m glad I could come away with an Olympic silver medal in my first-ever event.” Lesson learned: Our worth is not in achievement or accomplishments, but who we are as people. During a preliminary heat of the 5,000-meter race, New Zealand’s Nikki Hamblin tripped and fell, taking American Abbey D’Agostino down with her. D’Agostino quickly got up, but rather than taking off down the track, she helped Hamblin to her feet and encouraged her to finish the race. After taking a few steps D’Agostino realized she was seriously injured. She had torn her anterior cruciate ligament. Hamblin put her arm around her competitor, and they completed the race together. Lesson learned: Persevere to the end, and encourage those you meet along the way. There were also lessons from the winners, from the humility of swimmer Katie Ledecky to the U.S. women’s relay teams acknowledging the source of their talent by huddling up for a prayer of thanksgiving after winning gold. So thank you, Rio athletes. Not for your medals and your records, but for the examples you provided.

Hook, Line & Sinker Despite heat, late-August fishing still decent By Skylar Walters

Despite the hot air and water temperatures, both the inshore and offshore fishing remain decent for anglers. Water temperatures are reading in the mid80s, just about as hot as they get around these parts. Wilmington has set a record of 57 consecutive days when the low air temperature didn’t fall below 70 degrees — a record held since 2012. With winds finally arriving from the north and a slight cooling, there are actually some mid-60s lows being forecast for the overnights, so we’ll have to wait and see if these temps turn the fish on even more. Flounder fishing has been very good in the Cape Fear River, around Wrightsville Beach and also around the near-shore wrecks and reefs. Live bait appears to be doing a tad better than artificial baits, although both are still catching fish. Both peanut menhaden and finger mullet are abundant in the creeks and marshes and are a hard bait to beat. Although some of the flounder being reported are undersized, a lot of them are decent sized in the 2to 3-pound range with a few fish over five pounds being caught. Red drum are holding in the same areas. Anglers trolling Clark Spoons are reporting some action is still being found from the Spanish mackerel, although with the heat, finding the fish has been rather difficult and a lot of the fish are small and undersized. Early mornings are the better time to fish

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for them and using fluorocarbon leader will also help as the water conditions are extremely clear. Some anglers have managed to find larger Spanish in the 3- to 5-pound range by targeting them with small, live baits around the nearshore reefs. King mackerel have been reported in the 10-mile range and most fish are running in the 10- to 15-pound range. A few small inshore dolphin have also been reported in the same waters. Surf and pier anglers are finding some decent flounder fishing by using live minnows with quite a few keepers being reported. Anglers using fresh shrimp have been having some luck with pompano, Virginia mullet and black drum. A few red drum have also been coming from the surf on cut bait. Bottom fishing in the 20-mile range has been good for grouper, black bass and snapper. With the warm water temperatures, anglers are encountering more sharks in the shallow waters, so fishing in depths around 100 feet will help limit — but not eliminate — your exposure to them. Anglers light lining while bottom fishing have reported some decent action from dolphin and king mackerel. Further offshore in the Gulf Stream, lots of sailfish are being reported along with some wahoo, blackfin tuna and dolphin. Some good news to report on the legal front is the possession limit for black bass in our area has been increased to seven per person.

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You testify with joy in your hearts of what Jesus has done for you To be sure all you need to do is agree with one another and see what He will do What you ask for together will be delivered by the Father in heaven for sure If you want sickness put aside and for the most difficult diseases there is a cure Agree with one another and change the circumstances you find yourself in With Jesus on your side there will never be a battle that you can not win Be assured that your Father has His ear tuned to what it is you say When you need help find a believer and agree with one another as you pray Two of you that agree receive the focus of heaven on all that you do All the power of the angels will be stretched out in defense of you As you agree to come against sickness and strife your Father in heaven will reply It shall be done because you know to ask and all the good in heaven’s supply Is available for your use to further the kingdom on Earth and save the lost Every life is a treasure and needs support of God’s children no matter what the cost So when you come together make sure that two or more will agree That this nation has the best days before it and all the world will see

(Job 22:21 NRSV) “Agree with God, and be at peace; in this way good will come to you. (Mat 18:18 - 20 NRSV) 18 - Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 19 - Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20 - For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” (Mat 20:11 - 16 NRSV) 11 - And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, 12 - saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’ 13 - But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? 14 - Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. 15 - Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ 16 - So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” (1 John 5:6 - 8 NRSV) 6 - This is the one who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ, not with the water only but with the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one that testifies, for the Spirit is the truth. 7 - There are three that testify: 8 - the Spirit and the water and the blood, and these three agree.

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Mark 10:45 “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” MARK 10:45 Jesus told His disciples many times of His death but this is the first time He indicated the reason for His death. Now it is clear that His death would be a “ransom,” defined in the Greek as a means of losing by paying a price. The words “ransom” and “redeem” were used interchangeably in scripture. Not only would Jesus pay the price for sin but also His death would be substitutionary. In 1 Timothy 2:6, the word “ransom” is taken from the Greek word “antilutron” which means “a redemption-price.” The Greek word “anti” means “in place of.” In other words, the ransom avails for all who will accept it (Jn. 3:16; Rom. 10:13). The price paid for our redemption is the life of Jesus, that is, Jesus’ blood (Col. 1:14). This redemption, according to Hebrews 9:12, is eternal and is intended to purify us from all iniquity (Ti. 2:14), and bring us to serve the living God (Heb. 9:14). This can be illustrated by the way we use trading stamps. First, the stamps have to be purchased, then they are redeemed for the desired Andrew’s Gospel Truth television broadcasts air M-F @ 6:30 a.m. ET on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). Help/Prayer Line: 719-635-1111

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-256-6569 ext 100 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE  14 SP 257 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Reginald L. Jordan, Sr. and Leslie B. Arrants-Jordan aka Leslie Arrants Jordan (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Leslie B. ArrantsJordan and Reginald L. Jordan, Sr.) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of August, 2011, and recorded in Book 5581, Page 487, 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 August 30, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 3R in Block A of the Horne Place Subdivision as the same is shown on a map recorded in Map Book 8 at Page 42 of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds, reference to which map is made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 122 Horne Place 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 Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a) (1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such

inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including SingleFamily Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1133312 (FC.FAY) August 18 and 25, 2016 16 SP 436 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 Miranda Carol McLean a/k/a Miranda C. McLean a/k/a Miranda Coral McLean to Fuss Law Firm P.C., Trustee(s), which was dated March 7, 2008 and recorded on March 13, 2008 in Book 5289 at Page 2874, 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 September 6, 2016 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL of Lot 36, Section 4, WHITNEY PINES, as shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 42, Page 259, New Hanover County Registry, reference to said map being hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases,

deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2644 Hastings Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Miranda Carol McLean a/k/a Miranda C. Cross. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-05886-FC01 August 25 and Sept. 1, 2016 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 George R. James 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 4th day of November 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 4th day of August, 2016. Linda Sweat, Executrix 999 Motley Road Hopkins, SC 29061 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25/2016 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 Howard George Ling 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 4th day of November 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 4th day of August, 2016. Marilu E. Santos, Executrix 5408 White Oak Drive Lumberton, NC 28358 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25/2016 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 Christopher Johnston 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 4th day of November 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 4th day of August, 2016. Kristie Johnston, Executrix 2923 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28405 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as the Ancillary Administrator of the Ancillary Estate of Cora Lee Howle, deceased, of Darlington County, South Carolina , this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 4th day of November, 2016, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the under signed at 6600 Spring Garden Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28403. This the 29th day of July, 2016. WADE H. HOWLE, ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR ANCILLARY ESTATE OF CORA LEE HOWLE Law Office of Dean R. Davis 2018 Eastwood Road

Wilmington, NC 28403 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as executor of the ESTATE OF LUVENIA WICKENS COLWELL, deceased of Wilmington, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 7TH day of November , 2016, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 4932 Pine Street Wilmington NC 28403. This the 29th day of July, 2016. William Stephen Colwell, Executor Estate of Luvenia Wickens Colwell James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 16 E 1066 EXECUTOR NOTICE Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Frances K. Rice late of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before November 11, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. THIS 11th day of August, 2016. Robert R. Rice 3706 Tumbril Lane Wilmington, NC 28412 W. Talmage Jones Hogue Hill, LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 2178 Wilmington, NC 28402 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the ESTATE OF MICHAEL A. ATKINSON, deceased of Wilmington, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 11th day of November, 2016, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 121 Buckeye Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411. This the 9th day of August, 2016. Joyce J Atkinson. Executrix Estate of Michael A. Atkinson James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1/2016 Executrix’ Notice The undersigned, having qualified as Executrix of the estate of James D. Hargrove, deceased, late 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 1st day of December, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 18th day of August, 2016. Shirley D. Hargrove, Executrix 119 Pine Cone Road Wilmington, NC 28409 August 18 and 25, and September 1 and 8, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Catherine E. Burney. late, of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them in care of the undersigned at 2721 Shandy Lane, Wilmington, NC 28409 on or before November 25, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of August, 2016. Louis A. Burney, Jr. Executor of the Estate of Catherine E. Burney Jerry A. Mannen, Jr. YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 08/25/2016; 09/01/2016; 09/08/2016 and 09/15/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Linda L. Linares. late, of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them in care of the undersigned at 5318 Great Wagon Road, Charlotte, NC 28215 on or before November 25, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of August, 2016. Lynne F. Kannaly Executrix of the Estate of Linda L. Linares Douglas A. Fox YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 08/25/2016; 09/01/2016; 09/08/2016 and 09/15/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of William Douglas Lewis, deceased, are notified to present the same to Samuel Lewis, Executor of the Estate of William Douglas Lewis, to the address listed below on or before November 24, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said estate are asked to make immediate payment. This the 25th day of August, 2016. c/o Andrew Olsen, Attorney Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog, LLP Attorney for the Estate of William Douglas Lewis 319 N. 3rd Street, Suite 300 Wilmington, NC 28401 August 25, September 1, 8 and 15, 2016

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Hazel Bonham Harris 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 November 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 25th day of August, 2016. Teresa Adams, Executrix 2805 Miranda Court Wilmington, NC 28405 8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15/2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Marsha Dube 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 November 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 25th day of August 2016. Ishmael Dube, Executor 3009 Harvest Rd Castle Hayne, NC 28429 8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15/2016

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