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Swimmer remains missing one week later By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Wrightsville Beach officials continue to look for missing swimmer Charles “Chuck” Kuebler this week, after more than one week since his disappearance, though they acknowledged it is unusual for a swimmer to go missing in the water for this long and it is unlikely he will wash back up on Wrightsville Beach at this point. “With the amount of boats, kayakers, swimmers and others out in the water, we would have definitely expected to find him by now,” Wrightsville Beach Police Chief Dan House said on Tuesday. “It’s kind of unusual but it can happen.” Going into the last weekend of July, public safety authorities in Wrightsville Beach faced the prospect of Kuebler emerging from the depths of the ocean and potentially washing ashore Staff photo by Terry Lane on a busy weekend day. However, after being reported missCharles “Chuck” Kuebler’s wife and children release balloons after gathering with family and friends for a prayer circle on the Wrightsville Beach strand Thursday, July 28. ing on Tuesday, July 26, there still has been no recovery of n See MISSING Page 5

Board votes yes to hot dog chain, despite concerns

The balloons are blue and yellow to represent Kuebler’s involvement in the Laney High School Athletic Boosters. Please note: The staff of Lumina News does not advocate or endorse releasing balloons due to the danger of wildlife choking and entanglement.

Wrightsville surfer receives scholarship By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

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The Wrightsville Beach Planning Board voted Aug. 2 in favor of letting a hot dog chain open in downtown Wrightsville Beach, despite residents’ concerns about how such an establishment would exacerbate existing traffic and litter issues in the business district. Charlie Graingers, a hot dog and brisket franchise that originated in Wilmington, is applying for a conditional use permit to open inside Roberts Market at 32 N. Lumina Ave. in the space previously occupied by Rita’s Italian Ice. Plans show the establishment occupying about one-fourth of Roberts Market, a footprint slightly larger than that of Rita’s. The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen will have final approval of the application during its September meeting. During Tuesday’s public hearing, two residents spoke in favor of Charlie Graingers and at least six were opposed. Most of those opposed were residents of neighboring Birmingham Street and were primarily concerned about the trash and traffic the restaurant would create. Traffic congestion is already an issue in the downtown business district, they said, with pedestrians, bikers, motorists and delivery trucks vying for space around the intersection of N. Lumina Avenue and Birmingham Street, where Roberts Market is located. One member of the audience took issue with the word “congestion,” interjecting, “The

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Wrightsville Beach surfer Michael Casper has been awarded the 2016-17 University of North Carolina Wilmington Surf Team Scholarship.

Whether he is sitting in an empty lineup on a frigid January morning or synthesizing organic molecules in chemistry class, Wrightsville Beach surfer Michael Casper approaches life with dedication, said Dylan McNamara, University of North Carolina Wilmington surf team coach. That dedication earned Casper the 2016-17 UNCW Surf Team Scholarship. Wrightsville Beach residents Robert and Nina Berke created the scholarship in 2012 to honor a surf club member who showed exceptional commitment to surfing and academics. The UNCW surf team is one of the best on the East Coast, Robert Berke explained, but it gets almost no funding from the university. As a surfer himself, he created the scholarship to recognize that n See SCHOLARSHIP Page 5

Kids turn trash into art at Wrightsville Beach camp By Katie Dickens Intern

Palm trees fashioned from bottle caps and plastic trash hidden under sand are part of Jazz Undy’s art camp curriculum that aims to teach children the importance of taking care of the beach by keeping it clean. The camp, which began six weeks ago and will continue for the rest of the summer, meets every Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. The day typically begins with the kids deciding what they want to create, then heading out to the beach to collect trash and shells for their 3D landscape art. “The kids make an artfill instead of a landfill,” said Undy, the local artist and art teacher n See TRASH Page 5

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Jazz Undy teaches a children’s art camp at Wrightsville Beach on Wednesday, July 27.

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Dockside’s neighbors still haven’t heard from owners on parking By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Residential and commercial neighbors of Dockside Marina and Restaurant were unsure how a recent ruling by the Wilmington Board of Adjustment would impact the dispute over how to redesign the restaurant’s parking lot. During a July 21 hearing, the board ruled that parking on one of the lots across the street from the popular restaurant wasn’t authorized by New Hanover County ordinance prior to the city’s annexation of the property in 1999 and therefore, isn’t allowed by special exemption. Meanwhile, it’s unclear to neighbors how this will affect future plans for Dockside parking. The Wilmington City Council recently asked the restaurant to continue working with neighbors on a parking plan, but neighbors said they haven’t heard back from owners yet regarding any changes. The ruling affects parking on 1303 Airlie Road, which is next to 1308 Airlie Road, the lot that is used for most of Dockside’s parking. The lot at 1303 Airlie Road. is part of a proposal by restaurant owners to remodel both lots to improve the business’ parking, most of which is in the unpaved 1308 Airlie Road lot that has no markings or other safety features. While neighbors of Dockside have said they support upgrading the restaurant’s parking, they objected to changing the zoning for the lot from residential to n See DOCKSIDE Page 5

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Brent’s Bistro one of several new shops, restaurants By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Diners and shoppers in the Wrightsville Beach area have a few new options to consider, including the first restaurant from a longtime chef. Brent Williams’ Brent’s Bistro, which opened last week in Cross Point Plaza by Subway, has drawn a “great response” for the chef with more than 30 years’ experience. With the American grill format, Williams is offering a menu replete with fresh seafood, meats and local ingredients, with plans for offering new options in the future. “With an American grill, you can do anything you want,” Williams said. “You can go to Italy. You can go to China.” So far, the seafood dishes have proved most popular at Brent’s Bistro, including the almond/ basil pesto-rubbed mahi-mahi and the sundried tomato-rubbed broiled flounder. The restaurant’s location in the Cross Point Plaza features a white tablecloth decor that seats 63, while all entrees are priced less than

$25. The restaurant is open Tuesday-Sunday, 5-10 p.m. After considering a Sunday brunch option, Williams said he is opting to keep his focus on dinner service. Williams’ cooking may be familiar to local diners, as the University of North Carolina Wilmington graduate has worked as a cook or chef at several area eateries during the past three decades, including David’s Deli & Restaurant, Sweet n Savory Cafe, Jerry’s Food, Wine & Spirits and the Country Club of Landfall. In striking out on his own, Williams said he had been eyeing the location that formerly housed Shukai Thai and Sushi Bar, and Staff photo by Allison Potter took the opportunity to take over Brent Williams opened Brent’s Bistro in the Cross Point Plaza shopping center on Wrightsville Avenue. renting the location and purchase the fixtures. “The bones were here, it just out staffing, inventory and any several stores opened in the cen- area,” Turner said. “I have three ter that cater to women’s clothing daughters and I wanted a shop needed a facelift,” Williams said other issues that come up. “I’m surprised at how much and fashion. of the location. “I had always where I could find things that thought this was a great location.” I have been pulled away from Wrightsville Beach resident they would love too,” she continBut, as Williams said he kitchen,” he said. “I’m glad I Anita Turner moved her wom- ued. “It spans the ages. We have expected, running the business have James there.” en’s clothing sales business The clothes for any woman drawn to has been a new challenge for the Girls Style Boutique from its trendy looks.” New shops at Cross chef, who said he has relied on startup space in nearby gift store Turner said her store is one Point Plaza his chef, James Matthews, to hanWilliams’ new Cross Point Tickled Pink at Lumina Station of a number of recently opened dle the kitchen while he works Plaza restaurant is just one of to Cross Point. The shop spe- businesses at Cross Point Plaza several new businesses in the cializes in clothing that fits the that is transforming the shopping shopping center. Recently, “laid-back lifestyle of the coastal center into a “one-stop shop” for

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After debate among the council and with a local developer, the Wilmington City Council delayed considering a change to the city’s ordinance governing lot size in the historic district until October. The change would have modified the city’s building code to require newly recreated lots in historic districts to be at least 33 feet in width, as opposed to the current ordinance which mandates all lots in Historic District (HD), Historic District – Mixed Use (HD-MU) and the Historic District Residential (HD-R) zoning to be

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at least 3,004 square feet. The city’s planners argued that the change would help encourage infill development on parcels in that district, prevent gaps in between houses and discourage the creation of so-called “flag lots” where the property is too narrow for emergency vehicles to reach them. Councilman Kevin O’Grady raised objections to the proposal, partly based on the short timeframe given the council and the limited review by local historical groups, while also arguing that the focus on consistency could impact the variety of structures and lot sizes that

make Wilmington’s historic district unique. “The problem I have is when developers start to see value in taking down our historic houses and our smaller cottage houses, combining those lots and creating identical houses, putting in a look to them like they’re historic, but they’re really creating Disneyland,” O’Grady said. “They’re creating a false historic downtown.” But downtown developer Dave Spetrino said that the 33-foot lot width preserved the vision of Wilmington’s original founders. Spetrino and O’Grady debated the merits for several minutes.

The Wine & Design in Landfall Center recently relaunched in a renovated studio space, where it hosts interactive painting lessons for which patrons can bring food and drinks. The business was recently purchased by Tom and Kathleen Barber, who sold their local chain of Great Clips three years ago. “It’s different and it’s fun,” Tom Barber said. “You don’t have to be able to paint a straight line.” Another new local option for food and wine is Grand Cru Food & Wine in Lumina Station II, in the former location of Dirty Martini, where a menu of meats, cheeses and small plates accompanies a 300-bottle wine list. email terrylane@luminanews.com

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and non-holidays. The busiest week, the data shows, was July 3-9, when 147,973 cars crossed the drawbridge’s eastbound lanes. The study also showed how traffic fluctuated throughout each day by breaking the numbers into 15-minute increments. Wrightsville Beach last requested a traffic count study several years ago, town manager Tim Owens said. This year’s numbers were similar to those collected during the previous study, he said. He said the town would use the data to “figure out traffic control and where our resources need to be.”

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“It preserves the original pattern of development. I want to preserve how our city was founded,” Spetrino told the council. “Keep the lots at 33, everything else goes well.” O’Grady put forward a motion that would require the city planners to bring the proposal to the Historic Preservation Committee and the Historic Wilmington Foundation, while also encouraging more public input, before returning to the council Oct. 6. It passed 6-1, with councilman Charlie Rivenbark arguing that the ordinance was ready to be passed as is.

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boutique shopping and dining. Next door is Soul Shoetique, a boutique shoe store opened by Michaela Batten. There’s Thrive Activewear, opened by Lauren Hancock, which features premium active wear, accessories and natural oils. En Vie Interiors offers a location to shop for antiques and furniture, while Sage Salon & Spa provides shoppers with hair, massage and beauty services.

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For The Record Question and photographs by Katie Dickens

Wrightsville Beach Planning Board voted to allow a new hot dog stand to open inside Roberts Grocery. What other food options would you like to see on Wrightsville Beach?

Kirk Robertson

Becca Leviner

“I like all the local places we have, but I would love to see a hamburger joint that made all kinds of weird burgers with avocadoes and vegetables.”

“I would love to see a restaurant that served sushi and egg rolls.”

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Former Wrightsville Beach police officer dies A former Wrightsville Beach police officer who worked in county law enforcement for more than three decades died Friday, July 29. Ernest “Bill” Madison Curry, Jr., 61, died at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. In addition to being an officer with the Wrightsville Beach Police Department from 1989-2000, Curry’s 35-year law enforcement career also includes service in the Carolina Beach Police Department and New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department. Curry was described by family as a fun-loving, generous and kindhearted person who enjoyed cooking for civic and law enforcement organizations throughout New Hanover County. He was a member of Scotts Hill Baptist Church and Ed Davis’ Sunday School Class. Curry is survived by his wife of 25 years, Teresa Curry, three daughters, three grandchildren, two sisters and two godsons. Curry was buried Monday at Scotts Hill Baptist Church at 185 Scotts Hill Loop Road in Wilmington.

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“It’d be great to have a deli or a grill that served sandwiches that you could eat beachside.”

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WB parks and rec plans classes, playground improvements By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

Farmers Market adds vendors midseason

Two new vendors are joining the Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market more than halfway through the 2016 season, which ends Sept. 26. The market is adding a microgreen vendor and a produce vendor. Wilmington-based Terra Vita Microgreens will sell edible, pesticide-free greens like pea shoots, sunflower shoots, corn shoots, lettuce mix, microgreens, edible flowers and sprouts. Burgaw-based Flynn Family Farm will sell cucumbers, eggs, garlic, potatoes, bacon, pork chops and sausages. The market is held every Monday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the field adjacent to Town Hall.

Fall programs signup open

Signup has opened for Wrightsville Beach’s variety of fall programs for adults and children. Children can sign up for cooking classes, which encourage healthy living by teaching children basic recipes and cooking skills like measuring ingredients, practicing kitchen safety, identifying utensils and washing dishes. Children can also enroll in Performance Club, which will perform “Alice In Wonderland” this fall. The theater club meets once a week throughout the fall to rehearse and play theater games, culminating in a final performance Oct. 27 in the Wrightsville Beach Amphitheater. Wrightsville Beach also offers a variety of athletic programs for kids, including foundation flag football, youth basketball instruction, soccer skills instruction and tennis lessons. A variety of sports, fitness

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and dance classes are available to adults as well. For a full list or to register, visit www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com

Final improvements to playground

While Wrightsville Beach’s inclusive playground is finished and open to the public, the town has two more improvements planned for the area in the coming months. Toward the end of August, crews will pour a rubber surface in the gaga ball pit near the playground, said Katie Ryan, parks and recreation program supervisor. Also in the coming months, the town will install automatic doors on the park’s restrooms. The town has money in this year’s budget for the project, and Ryan expects the maintenance department will complete the installation as the busy summer season winds down. email emmy@luminanews.com

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FRIDAY, JULY 29 Arrests • Roberto Trevino Jr. was charged with driving while licensed revoked.

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• Rosemary Henderson, Bryce Osborne and Lea Kilpatrick were cited with glass on the beach. • Wendy Rathe was cited with glass and alcohol on the beach.

• Sharon Pullen was cited with failure to wear a seatbelt.

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suspended license. • Armando Desousa was cited with a stop sign violation. • Charles Thomas Smith Jr. was cited with improper muffler and violation of window tint.

• Joshua Bullard was warned for expired registration. • Evan Joseph Marston was warned for speeding.

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• Skinner Lee James was cited with human waste.

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• Paul Jackson was cited with expired registration and

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• Weston Gainey was warned for a stop light violation.

• Danielle Sisk was cited with failure to stop to avoid collision.

• Nicholas Eugene Pindale was warned for speeding.

• James P. Mahon was cited with failure to look before backing

Arrests • David Alan Brinson was charged with assault on a female. • Zachary Adam Burris was charged with carrying a concealed gun, discharging a weapon within town limits and going armed to the terror of the public.

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• Matthew King, Laura Durden, Jeffrey Thigpen, Ashton Simmons and Joshua Bullard were cited for expired registration. • Andrew Lewandowski was cited with passing on the right. • Blake Mitchell Clewis was cited with driving while license

driving on a suspended license. • Adrian Larrea was cited with expired registration. • Andrea Bowens was cited with stop light violation. • David Charles Durham was cited with crosswalk violation,

violation of window tint. • Jacob Walton, Joelle Comley, Sarah Petkea, Orlando Ortiz and Busio Martinez were cited with glass on the beach and alcohol on the beach. • Jessica Taylor was cited with glass on the beach.

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• Alexander Padgett was cited with alcohol on the beach.

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• KeShown Qymal Barrett was cited with driving while license revoked and expired registration. • Robie Hepert, Brandon Balbirer, Jennifer Mackinnon,

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possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana • Sean Patrick Lacy was was cited with improper muffler and

• Catherine Dyer was warned for stop light violation. • Elizabeth Calleros was warned for license plate cover.

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Editorial/Opinion Our thoughts By Simon Gonzalez Parking revenue increased in Wrightsville Beach in the most recent fiscal year. Significantly. Last week, Lumina News reported after metering more spaces around town and increasing the price of parking passes for residents, the town’s revenue increased 7.9 percent. Meter revenue was up 6 percent, citation revenue was up 11 percent and residential permit revenue was up 44 percent. The bottom line: The town’s total parking revenue this year was $2.8 million compared to $2.6 million last year. This could be seen as another example of a government gouging the citizenry. Nobody likes to pay more in fees and fines, or to see a reduction in free parking spaces. But a better interpretation is that Wrightsville Beach is doing it right with the parking fees. The fact is, the town needs money to provide services. That money must come from somewhere. And parking revenue is better than tax increases. Wrightsville Beach uses the parking revenue to help pay for tourism-related costs. Since most of those putting money in meters are tourists and day trippers it makes sense to have them help bear the burden. Higher parking fees also mean more turnover on each space, allowing more people to have access to the beach strand and businesses. The biggest complaint is over the new pay station at Wrightsville Beach Park, where parking used to be free. There’s still no charge for the first two hours in the park, but visitors must place a receipt on their dashboard to avoid being cited. The pay station is intended to discourage beachgoers from parking there all day, walking to the beach strand, all the while taking up spaces intended for people using the park, playing tennis or volleyball, for those running and walking the loop — activities that, for the most part, are done within the two-hour limit. It’s an inconvenience to get a receipt just to park for free, but it’s a good move to ensure the parking lot remains true to its purpose. There can be a fine line to walk when it comes to how much to charge for parking. There is a reason why there’s a constant stream of visitors flocking to Wrightsville Beach every day. The sand and sea are beautiful. We’re the closest beach town to UNCW, to most of Wilmington, to the airport, and to tourists coming in from I-40.

Parking fees here are $2.50 an hour, or $15 a day. At Carolina Beach they are $1.50 an hour, or $8 a day. Parking is free at Kure Beach. For now, the fees don’t seem to be a deterrent. Finding a parking place, especially one close to the beach, can be a challenge. That’s a good thing, because the town needs revenue not just to pay for tourism-related services, but to sock away as a hedge against the cost of beach renourishment, aka beach sand mitigation. To keep a sizeable beach strand that can support all those bodies on the sand, county beach towns require sand to be pumped back onto the beach every three to four years. Wrightsville Beach is next due for maintenance in 2018. Federal funding currently accounts for 65 percent of the $10 million project, but is projected to be severely curtailed, if not disappear completely. In the past the state has put up 17.5 percent, but future contributions are also unknown. North Carolina’s 2017 budget calls for funding to study the physical, economic and public safety benefits of beach renourishment. That’s a good start, because any study should reveal that the government has skin in the game. Tourism is a vital part of the North Carolina economy, accounting for jobs and tax revenue. Tourism generated $27.3 billion in visitor spending in 2014, a study commissioned by Visit North Carolina states. The study showed that travel and tourism in New Hanover County generated $43.93 million in state and local tax receipts, and more than 5,600 in the county were employed in jobs directly related to the tourism industry. It’s to Raleigh’s — and New Hanover County’s — benefit to make sure Wrightsville Beach remains an attractive destination for tourists. That means a flat, wide beach. Still, in the current economic climate it’s unrealistic to expect the state and the county and the feds to be too enthusiastic about ponying up funds for what is, let’s face it, deemed by most an affluent beach town, even though the beach is public. Like it or not, an increasingly large burden is likely to fall on the local community. And if some of the funding can be garnered from visitors via things like parking revenue, so much the better. The town is forward thinking.

The pay station is intended to discourage beachgoers from parking there all day, walking to the beach strand, all the while taking up spaces intended for people using the park, playing tennis or volleyball, for those running and walking the loop

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the 58-year-old Wilmington man believed to have disappeared while swimming off Wrightsville Beach. House said Kuebler’s disappearance was being treated as a missing person’s case and detectives have spoken with several family members, but so far there are no “red flags” to indicate suspicion. Wrightsville Beach Fire Chief Glen Rogers said if Kuebler had drowned and was lying on the bottom of the ocean off Wrightsville Beach, his body almost certainly would have emerged by now. Officials were concerned that Kuebler’s body would most likely emerge on Thursday or Friday of last week, just as the weekend tourists began coming to the beach. It would have been an uncomfortable sight for beachgoers, Rogers acknowledged, and said officials were prepared for a quick response should Kuebler emerge. Wrightsville Beach Police received assistance from the Wilmington Police Department’s SABLE helicopter on Thursday, which scanned the waters just back from the shoreline, hoping to spot Kuebler if he was on the bottom. But Kuebler is still missing more than one week after his initial disappearance. His car and belongings were found in Wrightsville Beach

just a few hours after he was seen swimming in the ocean at an earlymorning time before lifeguards took their stands. There were no further reports of Kuebler at Wrightsville Beach on July 26 until his family noticed he hadn’t arrived back later that afternoon, sparking a Tuesday-evening search of the shoreline. The waters on the day of Kuebler’s disappearance were described by ocean rescue staff as fairly calm with low winds and calm waves not conducive to rip currents. Rogers said police, the fire department and the ocean rescue personel were briefed and prepared to recover Kuebler at first sighting, which included early-morning patrols all week. Rogers said if Kuebler’s body emerged from the ocean’s floor during the day, officials would have tried to shield the recovery efforts from sight of beach patrons by wrapping the area with the same black fabric used to protect sea turtle nests, along with portable canopies. And while the goal would be to move a drowning victim off the beach as soon as possible, Rogers said some time would have to be allowed for police to collect any relevant evidence from the scene. The body of a drowning victim can sink or float, depending upon conditions, Rogers said,

but internal gases invariably will cause a submerged body to rise, usually within 48 hours. However, a floating body could be carried by currents great distances north or even south, and animals could also affect conditions of the body, Rogers said. The U.S. Coast Guard’s search for Kuebler extended as far as three miles offshore, officials said, but was ended on Wednesday, July 27 after two days of searching. “There are a number of things that could have occurred,” Rogers said. Scores of family, friends and well-wishers came to the Wrightsville Beach strand Thursday, July 28 for a prayer circle for Kuebler, the Wilmington husband, father, business consultant and sports booster. Kuebler’s wife, Rose; two sons, Jonathan and Andrew; mother; brother and other family members joined dozens of friends at Public Beach Access No. 29 by Stone Street, where they said a prayer and told stories of Kuebler, who loves to play golf, watch baseball and swim in the ocean. “I’m hoping for a miracle,” Rose Kuebler said. “I’m hoping and praying for closure.” Rose Kuebler and her son’s fiancée were at the beach all night on Tuesday searching the shore for some sight of her husband. Rose

Kuebler said she and family members were planning to search for him by boat at Topsail Beach and other northern locations. Bernie Kuebler said his brother’s dedication to the causes he cares about is why the gathering drew the big crowd, which included many of the athletes he mentored. Kuebler is active in The First Tee youth golf program and the Laney High School Athletic Boosters, where the salesman helped find needed sponsors for the school’s baseball team. “He’s got a lot of brothers here,” Bernie Kuebler said. “He cared about all the kids, all over the county. He sold Christmas trees to raise money for the baseball team.” Swimming in the ocean is a therapeutic activity for her husband, Rose Kuebler said. Bernie Kuebler said swimming was part of the athletic lifestyle that demonstrated his brother’s spirit. While in high school, Charles Kuebler was injured in a warehouse accident where a toppled forklift crushed his legs, but he rehabilitated himself through intense physical training, swimming and running, brother Bernie Kuebler said. Charles Kuebler went on to play golf in college for James Madison University.

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commercial over concerns that it would invite more growth to the neighborhood. Though currently zoned residential, the owners of Dockside demonstrated to the board of adjustment that the parking at 1308 Airlie Road had been continuous since the annexation. The lot currently has an exemption to allow parking, despite it being zoned residential. However, the city challenged use of the other lot, 1303 Airlie Road, for parking. Though the neighboring lot takes most of the cars, there is also space at the rear of 1303 Airlie Road for parking. The city’s challenge of parking on the property is in review by the North Carolina Superior Court, which asked the board of adjustment to review the historical allowable use of the property. The board ruled that Dockside was not able to continue use of the 1303 Airlie Road property for parking since annexation, chairman Ronald Sparks said. Members of the Wilmington City Council expressed frustration on May 3 that the owners of Dockside weren’t able to present a rezoning plan that had won approval of

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word is danger. It’s a dangerous intersection.” The narrowness of Birmingham Street makes the heavy traffic more dangerous, the residents added. “Birmingham Street is almost like an alley,” board member Ace Cofer agreed. Charlie Graingers would have designated parking in Roberts’ lot, but Birmingham residents were still worried patrons would attempt to park on their street. To alleviate their concerns, the planning board agreed that one of the conditions attached to Charlie Graingers’ permit should be installing signage indicating where patrons should and should not park. Another condition on which the planning board agreed was requiring that more trash receptacles be placed outside Charlie Graingers. The restaurant appeared to be primarily a take-out establishment, W. Henderson Street resident Neal Briggi noted, so patrons’ trash would end up outside, too. “All of that potential litter will go right to the beach,” he said. When Rita’s was in business, Birmingham Street resident David Lacy saw patrons stop on the way to the beach — right outside his house — to eat. They would sit on his property, he said, and leave an assortment of Italian ice cups behind.

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who runs the camp. “The kids see it like it’s a game. They pick up shells, bottle caps, trash and anything else they see and they get really creative.” The children had multiple options to choose from for their creation last Wednesday, including hand art, painted sailboat scenes, or decorated flip flops. Previous camps have focused on painting sea turtles on canvas, and another lesson involved creating bottle cap palm trees. The majority of the trash that is collected on the beach is incorporated into the art by hiding it inside the piece. Undy, who sells his recycling-based art at his gallery, in downtown Wrightsville beside Roberts Market, says his inspiration for his own 3D art came from a trip to Indonesia two years ago. “After I saw the conditions of the ocean there, ocean detox really became my motto,” he said. “When I got back, I got the store space at Wrightsville Beach. I feel like it’s my responsibility to the planet to focus on detoxing the ocean. The phrase ocean detox is really also a double entendre because people also come to the beach to detox.”

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talent and encourage even more skilled surfers to join the team. Berke was pleased with the choice of this year’s scholarship recipient, saying, “Michael’s a good kid.” McNamara, who is also a UNCW professor, agreed. “He represents everything that this scholarship is meant to reward,” McNamara said. “He has a very challenging degree as a chemistry major and he’s performing exceptionally well, doing research as an undergraduate, and he’s interested in going to graduate school, which I’m sure he’ll do.” Casper approaches surfing with the same commitment. McNamara described himself as an avid surfer also, and recalled many mornings when he would walk onto the beach to check the surf and see one surfer out there already. “Ninety-nine times out of 100, it’s Michael,” he said, “even if it’s the dead of winter or the conditions aren’t even that great. … He came out here before the sun came up so he can squeeze a surf in before his 8 a.m. class.” Regularly finding ridable surf at Wrightsville Beach requires determination — and a loose definition of ridable surf, Casper admitted. “Lowering my standards for waves is big,” he said. “It’s not a secret that the waves aren’t the best here.” But he can almost always find a wave breaking, he said, if he looks hard enough. “It’s about having faith that somewhere on the island, there’s

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Charlie Graingers, a restaurant with locations in downtown Wilmington, Ocean Isle Beach, Panama City Beach, Fla., and Ridgeland, Miss., is applying to open inside Roberts Market in the space previously occupied by Rita’s Italian Ice.

“If people don’t live here,” resident Tim Taylor added, “they just drop [their trash] on the sidewalk or throw it in the yard.” The discussion turned to whom should be responsible for cleaning up patrons’ litter — the town or the businesses — with Causeway Café owner David Monahan saying his employees collect trash off his property and he believes other businesses should do the same. “If they don’t, the town should fine them,” he said. In response, Charlie Graingers agent Blair Goodrich said his restaurant’s employees are “trained to go clean around the establishment, inside and out.”

Residents were also concerned about the potential for noise and alcohol-related issues, even though Goodrich described Charlie Graingers as a family establishment, saying that it would only be open for lunch and dinner and not serve alcohol. Since the state, not the town, controls the sale of alcohol, Wrightsville Beach has attempted to regulate it by requiring new businesses sign an affidavit resolving to never become a bar. Board members agreed that Charlie Graingers should do the same. Despite the many concerns raised, residents who were

familiar with Charlie Graingers were supportive of the restaurant itself and the owners’ attempts to grow the business from its original location in downtown Wilmington. Longtime Wrightsville Beach resident Scott Griffin said he’d never heard of Charlie Graingers, so he “wasn’t so sure about it” opening a Wrightsville Beach location. But a brisket sandwich from the Wilmington location changed his mind. He encouraged others to visit the downtown Wilmington location, saying, “It’s an asset to that neighborhood, I can assure you.”

One of the eight kids who participated July 27 was Kajsa Andersson, age 12. Andersson has attended the camps for five weeks with her younger sister Peyton, age 9, who said she barely has enough space in her room left for her new art. Andersson said she enjoys the environmental lessons Undy teaches that accompany the art. “I’ve learned a lot about the environment and how to keep it safe,” she said. Jim Radle, Undy’s business neighbor at 22 North Restaurant, brought the kids pink lemonade as a treat while they painted beach scenes. Radle allows the group to paint inside his restaurant when they can’t paint outside and lets parents park in his lot. “I’ve been living beachside for about a dozen years now,” Radle said. “It’s frustrating when I see adults and kids throwing their trash on the beach. A lot of times they’re just here on vacation, but we live here.” Radle added that he thinks the camp has taught his kids a valuable lesson about living on the beach. “The kids are being taught awareness at a young age,” Radle said. “If they’re taught to pick up trash on the beach and care for it,

that will stick with them for the rest of their life.” Nancy Norvol, owner of an art school in Raleigh, moved to Wrightsville Beach this year. She helps out at the camps and has a daughter who attends.

“The kids get so excited about the mission and about the trash pickup,” Norvol said. “It’s sometimes hard to feel like you’re making a difference, but it’s important to remember that every little bit helps.”

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neighbors of the restaurant. During a hearing to consider rezoning the property, the council voted unanimously to postpone the request until September to give them more time to reach an agreement. Dr. Brady Semmel, who has spoken on behalf of neighbors before the council, said that so far, they haven’t heard any new proposals from Dockside ownership. “I haven’t heard anything from the Dockside owners,” Semmel said on Tuesday, Aug. 2. The proposal from Dockside would have used a portion of the property at 1303 Airlie Road to expand the parking lot size at 1308 Airlie Road In addition to requiring the zoning change to commercial, the proposal also added a few smaller patio-style homes to the 1303 Airlie Road lot, sparking neighbors’ concerns about density and commercial development. “The whole area could become one big commercial property,” Semmel said. Semmel said neighbors believe the plans could be adopted through the “text amendment” process, allowing the city council to allow Dockside the permits to upgrade the parking area without changing the zoning to residential. Email terrylane@luminanews.com

going to be a wave,” he said. Surfing has been his passion ever since he learned to ride waves in middle school, he explained. His dedication to the sport has helped his academic performance, he added. He avoids procrastinating so that when good waves do arrive, he doesn’t have any incomplete schoolwork preventing him from taking full advantage of the swell. Being a member of the UNCW surf team has also provided him a group of friends he might not have met otherwise. The team travels to New Smyrna Beach, Florida, every spring to compete in the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) East Coast Regional Championships, and the trip creates camaraderie between the teammates. “We caravan down there, and it’s just a really good bonding activity,” he said. “I’ve definitely gotten to know some of my best friends through the surf team.” As a rising senior, Casper has one more year on the team. He anticipates being “swamped with school,” he admitted, but he would love to help the surf team win the regional championship, a feat they accomplished for six straight years — 2009 through 2014 — before placing second the last two years. The team’s new talent could help them reach that goal, Casper said, and earn a trip to the national championship in California. “We haven’t done that in, I think, three years,” he said, “so I would be incredibly down for that, and to put in the effort to make sure we do that.” email emmy@luminanews.com

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Parents are permitted to help 5- and 6-year-olds in the transition area of the YMCA’s Kids Triathlon on July 30.

Kids tri builds confidence, health By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

When 5-year-old Alistair Mellor attended his first triathlon club practice in early June, he couldn’t swim or bike. But July 30 he completed a triathlon alongside his older siblings. Mellor was one of 170 children ages 5 to 13 that took part in the 14th annual Wilmington Family YMCA Kids Triathlon, held at the YMCA’s Market Street location. The swim, bike and run distances varied depending the child’s age, with the oldest children doing a 200-yard swim, 3-mile bike and 2-mile run and the youngest doing a 25-yard swim, ½-mile

bike and 50-yard run. Mellor was not the only child participating alongside siblings — about two-thirds of the kids had at least one family member in the race. Enthusiastic parents moved around the course’s perimeter, following the progress of their child. And for parents with multiple children racing, that involved plenty of movement. “We got a workout today,” said Alistair’s mother, Delly Mellor. “We feel like we ran a triathlon.” Alistair’s father, Charles Mellor, ran alongside his son for part of the bike leg and helped him change equipment and clothing in the transition area. Alistair’s older siblings weren’t allowed help in the

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Hayden Boysen starts the bike leg of the YMCA’s Kids Triathlon on July 30.

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transition area, though, because the race is meant to teach confidence and independence in addition to healthy habits. Nine-year-old Gabriel Mellor and 7-year-old Zoe Mellor were competing in the triathlon for the second time. Alistair watched them from the sidelines last year, and he couldn’t wait to do it himself, his mother said. But he wasn’t a strong swimmer or biker, so his parents put him in the YMCA’s kids triathlon club with his brother and sister. His first

practice in June didn’t go smoothly — “He probably crashed his bike nine or 10 times,” his mother said. “But he kept going,” she added. “He’s really determined.” The Mellors enrolled their children in triathlon club to keep them healthy and active throughout summer. The club practices three evenings a week for eight weeks while also teaching safety habits. In the past, when her children biked at home, they didn’t like to wear their helmets, Delly Mellor said, but since they’ve been doing

It’s hard to believe that we’ve finally made it through the month of July, which was the fifth-hottest July on record for the Wilmington area. More hot conditions can be expected as we meander through the month of August, although the first week so far has been and is forecast to be cooler than anything we’ve recently seen. Water temperatures are reading in the mid-to-lower 80s and should remain that way for the majority of August. As we start getting toward the end of the month, they should start dropping just a tad. Inshore, the fishing has been steady with red drum and flounder. Lots of baitfish are in the creeks and this is a good spot to target those species. The deeper creeks, creek mouths and muddy banks should all be holding some fish along with the area docks and inlets. Fishing areas that have some current are almost a must as the fish won’t hang out long in stagnant water with no flow. Lots of the red drum have been upper to over slot so make sure to measure carefully if you’re keeping one for the dinner table. Flounder have been decent-sized with a good portion of the fish being reported weighing between two and five pounds, with some larger fish in the mix. There are also quite a few smaller, undersized fish around so these need to be measured carefully as well. Anglers targeting sheepshead around the pilings are having good luck using one-armed bandits and sand fleas with some of the fish pushing eight pounds, although most are averaging in the 3- to 4-pound range. Along the surf, fishermen are finding some good pompano fishing which is something our area hasn’t seen in a while. Most of the fish are being caught on sand fleas by those lucky enough

tri-club they always wear their helmets. “They’ve made a habit out of it,” she said. Mellor also liked how tri club involved the entire family. “They play a lot of games,” she said. “They just kept it entertaining.” Working toward a goal and

to find them. Some Virginia mullet are also being caught in the deeper holes along the beach. Fresh shrimp will also work for both species, although the larger fish prefer the sand fleas this time of year. Anglers are also reporting some black drum, a few red drum, flounder and bluefish being caught. Off the beach, the Spanish mackerel are still being caught although they are spread out and difficult to find due to the heat. Early morning is your best bet to find the fish schooling and trolling 00 Clark Spoons on No. 1 planers is a good way to locate them. Those that are reporting success are normally done fishing by 9 a.m. Anglers fishing for flounder are having some decent luck jigging spoons and large paddle tails around the nearshore wrecks, reefs and live bottoms within a few miles of land. Some king mackerel and a few sailfish have been reported by those fishing live trolled baits in the 10-mile range. Offshore, the dolphin fishing has been steady around the 25-mile mark. Those finding schools of bait and fishing that area are having much more luck than those just blind trolling. Frequent reports of sailfish have been coming from the same locations. Bottom fishing has been good in water depths of around 100 feet for grouper, snapper and trigger fish. A few wahoo are being reported in the Gulf Stream but with the warm waters inshore, some anglers have managed to find some much closer in. Storms continue to be an issue with this warm air mass and lightning has been a major concern. Make sure to pay attention to local weather forecasts and keep an eye to the sky. If the conditions look to be a roll of the dice, you really need to weigh the pros and cons before leaving the inlet.

achieving it is rewarding for her children, she added. “The best part was watching them go through the finish line, to see them accomplish that,” she said. “Because it’s tough, and I’m really impressed they could do that.” email emmy@luminanews.com

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Children complete the swim leg of the YMCA’s Kids Triathlon on July 30.

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July 31, 2016, 6:40 p.m. Love 4

Yes the heavens will explode with the love that can change hearts Look at everyone you see as an image of Me that will not depart Everlasting love is the goal you all need to strive for in all that you do Each situation you find yourself in has been placed before each of you By the focus of love you will conquer the grave and attain your place in heaven The glory of the ones that you love will be multiplied seven times seven Look at the good that surrounds you and pass it on to the lost sheep It must be the first thing you pick up in the morning and the last thing before sleep Love is freely given when your heart is in agreement with Mine Drink in the flows of heaven’s love and your face will be lighted and have a shine The glories of heaven to all the lost sheep that are in extreme despair A simple touch to one that is starving for love is what you can share Every creation has the same needs; you are all alike and deserve the glory The only difference each of you have is the details of your life story The need for love is a human condition shared by all and must be fulfilled So each of you must open your hearts to give and receive love’s thrill

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(Psa 90:14 NRSV) Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, so that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. (Jer 33:11-B NRSV) Give thanks to the LORD of hosts, for the LORD is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” For I will restore the fortunes of the land as at first, says the LORD. (John 13:34 - 35 NRSV) 34 - I give you a new commandment, that

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you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. 35 - By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (Rom 5:5 NRSV) and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. (1 Cor 13:4 – 8A NRSV) 4 - Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant 5 - or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 - it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. 7 - It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8A - Love never ends. (1 John 4:8 – 9 NRSV) 8 - Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 - God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. (1 John 4:10 - 12 NRSV) 10 - In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 - Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. 12 - No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us. (1 John 4:16 NRSV) So we have known and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. (1 John 4:18 NRSV) There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love.

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the other cheek would be the worst thing we could do. But if there is a God who promises that vengeance is His, and He will repay, then taking matters into our own hands shows a lack of faith in God and His integrity. We are not to take matters into our own hands and defend ourselves. “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord” (from Dt. 32:35-36; Rom. 12:19; Heb. 10:30). Striving to vindicate self actually shows a lack of faith in God keeping this promise. It also indicates spiritual “nearsightedness” which is only looking at the present moment instead of seeing things in view of eternity. Even as Christ did not come to condemn the world and is not holding men’s sins against them, even so, we have been given the same ministry of reconciliation. For those who do not receive the love we extend to them but rather take advantage of us because of our “turning the other cheek,” God will repay.

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-256-6569 ext 100 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16-SP-415 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made MICHELLE L. COVIL GEORGE AKA MICHELLE L. COVIL to PHILIP E. GREER, Trustee(s), dated the 6TH day of JUNE, 2008 and recorded in BOOK 5320, PAGE 2793, 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 AUGUST 9TH, 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 5, Block 15, Princess Place Subdivision as shown on map recorded in Map Book 4, at Page 6 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Said property being located at: 2118 BRANDON ROAD, WILMINGTON, NC 28405 PRESENT RECORD OWNER BEING: MICHELLE L. COVIL 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 (e). 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 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 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 the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. 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. N.C.G.S. 45-21.16(b)(2). This 12TH day of July, 2016. 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 28 and August 4, 2016 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 294 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Janet B. Rice, (Janet Rice aka Janet B. Rice, deceased) (Heirs of Janet Rice aka Janet B. Rice: Myra Rice-Julin, Roger D. Rice, Linda P. Miller, Julia Davis and Stephen J. Rice) (Julia Davis, deceased) (Heirs of Julia Davis: Harley Matthew Davis, Michael Winston Davis, Jr. and Unknown Heirs of Julia Davis) (Stephen J. Rice,

deceased) (Heirs of Stephen J. Rice: Jordan Rice, Ryan Rice, Nathan Rice and Unknown Heirs of Stephen J. Rice) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Janet Rice) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 17th day of December, 2007, and recorded in Book 5262, Page 1869, and Re-recorded in Book 5271, Page 2609, 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 9, 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 819 PINE VALLEY ESTATES/SECTION 19, as the same is shown on a map recorded in Map Book 13 at Page 42 of the New Hanover County Registry to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 413 Pettigrew 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

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LEGAL NOTICES 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.

Place, Phase I, recorded in Condominium Plat Book 6, at Page 56, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

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.

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

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: 1180999 (FC.FAY) July 28 and August 4, 2016

Also commonly known as 2505 Flint Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401-7767. The record owner of the abovedescribed real property as reflected by the records of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds ten (10) days prior to posting the Notice is Alice K. Jackson a/k/a Alice Meehan. The above-described property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” and is subject to any and all superior mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, unpaid taxes, easements, conditions, restrictions, and other matters of record.

To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) units, you are hereby notified of the following: (a) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to § 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold; and (b) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of the termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least ten (10) days, but mot more than ninety (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 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. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. THE UNDERSIGNED IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This the 4th day of August 2016. Charles D. Meier, Trustee N. C. State Bar No. 13039 MARSHALL, WILLIAMS & GORHAM, L.L.P. 14 South Fifth Street Post Office Drawer 2088 Wilmington, NC 28402-2088 Telephone: (910) 763-9891 Facsimile: (910) 343-8604 E-Mail: cdm@mwglaw.com August 4th and 11th, 2016 113470-01163/FNMA

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

File No. 15-SP-0493 New Hanover County, North Carolina Under and by virtue of the Declaration recorded in Book 1248, Page 0762, New Hanover County Register of Deeds, and the provisions of Chapter 47C of the North Carolina General Statutes, and because of the Respondent’s failure to pay assessments duly assessed by Harbour Place Homeowners Association (“Association”) as shown by the Claim of Lien for Assessments filed on November 7, 2014, File No. 14-M1297, in the Office of the New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court, and pursuant to an Order Allowing Foreclosure of Claim of Lien for Assessments entered by the New Hanover County Clerk of Court on March 2, 2016, the undersigned Trustee will expose for public sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, at 11:00 a.m. on the 18th day of August 2016, at the Courthouse door, New Hanover County Judicial Building, 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, the following property (including any improvements thereon) located in New Hanover County, North Carolina: BEING all of Unit 3, Building A, of Harbour Place, Phase I, a condominium, as shown upon that set of plans of Harbour

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Brenda N. Stewart, dated November 30, 2001 and recorded on December 3, 2001 in Book No. 3125 at Page 907 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 August 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Wilmington, County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.. Address of property: 102 Mount Vernon Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403 Tax Parcel ID: 002-008-000

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Present Record Owners: Brenda N. Stewart The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Substitute Trustee 3800 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28273 (704)442-9500 August 4 and 11, 2016 020267-00728/ 16-SP-303 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 Hubert A Eaton and Gloria F. Eaton, dated December 9, 2010 and recorded on December 14, 2010 in Book No. 5532 at Page 1933 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 August 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Wilmington, County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.. Address of property: 1300 Lovingston Lane, Wilmington, NC 28409 Tax Parcel ID: 009-025-000

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Present Record Owners: Hubert A Eaton and Gloria F. Eaton The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps

on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Substitute Trustee 3800 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28273 (704)442-9500 August 4 and 11, 2016 017978-00592/ 16-SP-367 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 Cynthia M. Martin and Walter E. Martin, dated June 20, 2009 and recorded on July 9, 2009 in Book No. 5422 at Page 1422 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 August 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Wilmington, County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.. Address of property: 8217 Mainsail Ln, Wilmington, NC 28412 Tax Parcel ID: 007-012-000

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Present Record Owners: Cynthia M. Martin 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. Fur-

thermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Substitute Trustee 3800 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28273 (704)442-9500 August 4 and 11, 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 THOMAS RICHARD FULDA, a/k/a Thomas R. Fulda, Thomas Fulda 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 14th day of October 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 14th day of July, 2016. Martha S. Fulda, Executor 603 Mason Knoll Court Wilmington, NC 28409 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4/2016 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 Lynne Robertshaw Nelson 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 14th day of October 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 14th day of July, 2016. John David Thomas Jr., Executor 5031 Marathon Landing Ct. Castle Hayne, NC 28429 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4/2016 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 Jessie Smith Moseley of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 12th day of October 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 14th day of July, 2016. Charlotte Moseley Worsley, Executrix 1808 Verrazzano Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4/2016

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 John Ferguson 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 24th day of October 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 21st day of July, 2016 Margaret P. Ferguson, Executrix 5119 Oriole Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11/2016 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 Daniel Lee Justice 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 24th day of October 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 21st day of July, 2016. Deborah Justice Owens, Executrix 11636 Smoketree Drive Richmond, VA 23236 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11/2016 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 Frances Teachey 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 28th day of October 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 28th day of July, 2016. April Monroe, Executrix 13959 Ashton Road Rocky Point, NC 28457 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18/2016 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 undersigned 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

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