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Wrightsville Beach to file criminal misdemeanor charges for August helicopter stunt

Local student meets Kenyan child after raising money for cochlear implant

By Terry Lane Staff Writer

The Wrightsville Beach Police Department will file criminal charges against the pilot and marketer behind a helicopter publicity stunt at a student beach party in August that provoked an online backlash for littering and creating danger. Wrightsville Beach Police Chief Dan House said that both Jessica Ward, the pilot and owner of High Tide Helicopters of Oak Island, and George Taylor III, chief executive officer of Wilmington-based startup Likeli, will be charged with dangerous flying, a state statute that assigns misdemeanor penalties for a range of aerial activities that can be considered dangerous. House said a conviction on the charges would likely result in a sentence requiring public service. Charges haven’t yet been filed, he said. During the Aug. 16 incident, the helicopter flew over students attending the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Beach Blast party on Wrightsville Beach and dropped advertising flyers attached to dollar bills stamped with a promotion. The event was n See HELICOPTER Page 5

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Jack Ellison, 11, in blue, meets 3-year-old Daniel Kuhani in Wrightsville Beach Park on Sunday, Sept. 11. Ellison helped raise money for the Kenyan orphan’s recent cochlear implant surgery.

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From half a world away, 3-year-old Daniel Kuhani understood the laughter and clapping he heard as he played with a group of local children at Wrightsville Beach Park on the evening of Sunday, Sept. 11. The toddler from Kenya was in the United States for a life-changing cochlear implant, giving him the opportunity to hear for the first time this June. Kuhani’s operation in Indianapolis was partly made possible by the fundraising of local middle schooler Jack Ellison, who has raised nearly $4,000 so far for the Amani Children’s Foundation that organized the trip. On Sunday, Kuhani and Ellison had an opportunity to meet in Wrightsville Beach Park, where they played with a soccer ball, went down the slide and marveled watching other children play. “This experience has been really awesome,” 11-year-old Ellison said. “This first time meeting Daniel was really sweet,

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University of North Carolina Wilmington swimmers set the pace during Saturday’s Pier-2-Pier open-water ocean swim race as this year’s participants were spared the jellyfish infestation that marred last year’s race. Race director Shannon Berg said she was excited to have 150 swimmers participate, saying the clear water conditions and security measures made for a successful race, which is contested over the 1.7mile span between the town’s Crystal and Johnnie Mercer’s piers. “The fear of returning jellyfish in the water deterred people away from the race this year,” Berg said. “We’re happy there’s none in the water today.” The top male winner was William Ryan, a UNCW student who finished with a time of 32:28. Top n See PIER-2-PIER Page 5

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Racers sprint into the water during the 11th Annual Pier-2-Pier Swim Race held Saturday, Sept. 10, on Wrightsville Beach.

Hammerheads chasing playoffs in final season By Elly Colwell Intern

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In the team’s 20th, and possibly last, season in Wilmington, Hammerheads soccer players are fighting to make it one to remember for their fans as they battle for a playoff spot. The team lost its footing Sunday night when it dropped a key home match to Cincinnati, falling 2-0. With two games left in the season, the Hammerheads will need wins in both to earn the eighth and final spot in the United Soccer League playoffs, coach Mark Briggs said. The loss disrupts a turnaround that started Sept. 7 when the Hammerheads won a home match against Orlando 3-0, ending a 10-week streak when the team failed to win a single game. Briggs said the win revived the team. “We destroyed them, and our confidence is back to where it was at

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Tropical Storm Julia The National Hurricane Center issued a public advisory for Tropical Storm Julia at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14. The advisory states Julia is likely to meander near the northern Georgia or southern South Carolina coastlines through Thursday. The storm is expected to drop three to six inches of rain along the coast of South Carolina, with isolated maximum amounts of up to 10 inches. Julia may produce one to two inches of rain in southeastern North Carolina.

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The Wilmington Hammerheads lost their home match against Cincinnati Sunday, Sept. 11 at Legion Stadium.

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Wrightsville Beach will have a new eatery for beachgoers next summer, though some residents are upset that it will come at the expense of an art gallery that has sold its three-dimensional paintings of coastal scenes for five years. On Thursday, Sept. 8, the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the permit for Charlie Graingers, a Wilmington-based hot dog chain that will open in the location at 32 N. Lumina Ave. Before approving the permit for

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Tax records, Labor Day surge indicate Symposium shines light on marine debris issue another strong summer season By Terry Lane

By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Wrightsville Beach businesses enjoyed another strong summer, including a successful Labor Day weekend despite a slow start due to tropical storm weather, proprietors and tourism officials said during the Sept. 13 meeting of the town’s marketing committee. Wrightsville Beach was part of New Hanover County’s recordbreaking year for collection of room occupancy tax, said Shawn Braden, Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau executive vice president of marketing. Collection of the “heads in beds” tax is a key measurement of tourism activity. While records showed a 3 percent rise in Wrightsville Beach tax collections for the 2015-16 fiscal year that ended in June, Braden said the county continued its tourism grown in July, as Wrightsville Beach posted an

11.17 percent rise in tax collections over July 2015. Overall, Wrightsville Beach businesses collected almost $1.2 million in room occupancy taxes for the year. The county also posted strong numbers, Braden said, including a 6.87 percent jump for all of New Hanover County room occupancy tax collections for the 2015-16 fiscal year and a 15.11 percent jump in July tax collections, totaling $1.1 million. Braden said it was the fifth consecutive year the county has seen growth in the room occupancy tax collections. “All four destinations showed strong growth,” Braden said, referring also to Carolina and Kure beaches. She also said August will likely show strong results, as the school calendar gave hoteliers and retailers an extra week of family summer vacations. Meanwhile, members of the

committee recounted how a slow start to the Labor Day weekend gave way to big crowds throughout the rest of the weekend. The holiday weekend started with nearly seven inches of rain Friday generated by Tropical Storm Hermine. However, by Sunday, big crowds had returned. “Sunday was a banner day,” said John Andrews, owner of the South Beach Grill at 100 S. Lumina Ave. “We had a lot of visitors and locals. We also saw a lot of boat traffic.” In other news, the marketing committee re-elected Pres Davenport to the position of chairman and voted to appoint Jeff DeGroote, owner of the South End Surf Shop, as the committee’s vice chairman. Email terrylane@luminanews.com

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As marine debris continues to grow as a threat to marine life, Wrightsville Beach served as host to the Fourth Annual North Carolina Marine Debris Symposium on Sept. 11-14, drawing more than 60 attendees to discuss the problem and consider solutions. This year’s symposium brought together a wide range of participants, from activists to industry leaders to scientists, to discuss the problem and search for solutions, said symposium director Lisa Rider. “The stakeholders for this issue are every person on the planet,” said Rider, who is also the president of the Plastic Ocean Project board of directors and the deputy director of the Onslow County solid waste department. The three-day event, hosted by the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, included speakers, panels and roundtable discussions, including a panel on citizen outreach, solid waste infrastructure improvements, beachside recycling and microplastic ingestion. Participants included the American Chemical Council; the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) lab in Beaufort, North Carolina; the North Carolina

Museum of Art; the North Topsail Beach town government; North Carolina state solid waste officials and others, Rider said. The symposium also included a beach sweep Sept. 13, which Rider said reflected back on the roots of the meeting. She started the symposium four years ago as a way to organize participants in the local beach cleanups. “There are so many who are trying to solve this issue,” Rider said. She noted that the scope of the problem is immense. The United States uses 500 million plastic straws each day, she said, and enough K-Cup style single-serve coffee dispensers each year to wrap around the planet nearly 11 times. “The problem is not litterbugs,” Rider said. “There’s too much disposal of trash and not enough landfills and infrastructure to handle it.” Bonnie Monteleone, director of science, research and academic partnerships at the Plastic Ocean Project, spoke about the wide-reaching dangers that plastics in the ocean create. “There are many threats to the ocean, but the problem of plastics compounds it so much more,” Monteleone said. “Plastic has become the apex predator of the sea.” Email terrylane@luminanews.com

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N.C. dolphin specialist educates Wrightsville community By Elly Colwell Intern

Keith Rittmaster told tales of death, birth, companionship and survival during a presentation on North Carolina’s dolphin population at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort on Tuesday evening. Rittmaster, the natural science curator at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort and director of the Cape Lookout Studies Program, spoke about the biology, mating rituals, migration patterns, social characteristics and history of humans’ interactions with the bottlenose dolphin, the most common of the 12 dolphin species found off the North

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Carolina coast. Much of Rittmaster’s research deals with tracking the animals through photo-identification. Each dolphin has notches on its dorsal fin that function in a way similar to a human fingerprint. Identifying dolphins in this way allows researchers to track the animals without physically capturing and marking them. As a result of the data collected, Rittmaster and his team have made interesting discoveries. One of the most noteworthy is the tale of two male dolphins that appear to be lifelong companions. The dolphins, Onion and Butterfly, were first photographed together in 1989, again in 1992, and yet again in 2011. In each of

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the recorded sightings, the two animals are pictured swimming immediately beside each other. “The most endearing relationship in dolphin society is between adult males,” Rittmaster said. He explained it is normal for male dolphins to move in pairs or small groups for years, or even for decades, as seen with Onion and Butterfly. Rittmaster’s presentation was not all focused on endearing stories of the water mammals’ social interactions. He also told gruesome stories of North Carolina fishermen that hunted the dolphins in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for their jaw oil, which was used as a lubricant for firearms and watches. The industry, mislabeled as the “porpoise fishery,” overtook the population. “I feel pretty confident that the population has not yet recovered,” Rittmaster said. Although the industry devoted to hunting the animals ended by 1929, humans continue to impact dolphins in adverse ways. Today, they are being wiped out by another killer: marine debris. Through necropsy, Rittmaster said his colleagues have found dolphins’ stomachs containing candy wrappers, camera lens

caps, plastic and fishing lines. “This stuff can become lethal to protected wildlife,” Rittmaster said. Fishing nets trap the animals as well, leading to an often prolonged death. Rittmaster presented photographs of a dolphin who died of starvation after a gill net entangled its head. He predicted the dolphin spent one year of its short one and one-half-year life suffering in the gill net. “Every dolphin I have seen entangled in a net has been young, and as they grow, the nets just get tighter and tighter around their necks,” Rittmaster said. “It’s a big problem in North Carolina, and I feel confident it is getting worse.” Rittmaster and his team started a monofilament recycling and recovery program that educates and encourages people to recycle their fishing lines to keep them out of the ocean. The researcher encouraged the audience to spread the knowledge about protecting North Carolina’s dolphins, and asked people to sign up for the Protect Wild Dolphins North Carolina license plate that annually raises $10,000-$12,000 for his research fund.

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For The Record Questions and photographs by Terry Lane

The Fourth Annual North Carolina Marine Debris Symposium was held this week in Wrightsville Beach. What do you think is the biggest ecological threat to the ocean and how can it be addressed?

Leslie Smith

Paula Gillikin

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“Microplastics because smaller organisms can engulf them and eventually, we’re eating plastics. We have to find a way to keep plastics from getting into the ocean.”

Beaufort, N.C.

Gianluca Ensoli Latina, Italy

“Plastics are a threat because animals “One of the biggest threats is entanglecan eat them. We need to encourage ment and toxicity from marine debris. We need to manage debris to prevent it more use of biodegradable products and better align our concerns from entering through our estuaries and with our actions.” inspire citizens to help with debris removal.”

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The Wrightsville Beach Historic Landmark Commission approved a series of changes for the Carolina Yacht Club on Monday, but wouldn’t let the club remove a door from the office area. The commission, which must approve any changes that affect the appearance of any of the town’s 21 historically designated buildings, will let the yacht club make several renovations to the men’s locker room space and add screen doors to the doors in both locker room areas.

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“Humans are the biggest threat because we’re not always aware of our impact on the ocean. The solution is to become more knowledgeable about how our actions affect the ecosystem.”

“I was deeply moved by the presentation on fishing lines and nets, which pose a threat to sea turtles, sharks and whales. More education to encourage sportsmen to dispose of lines and nets could make a big impact.”

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The changes to the men’s room will mirror changes approved by the commission in January for the women’s locker room. Those include installing new windows on the building’s north side, one of which is enlarging an existing window, and will make it uniform with the changes to the women’s locker room. The club was also permitted to add new storm shutters to the windows, which commission members said reflected the classic design, as well as add screen doors to the doorframes on both locker rooms. “I don’t think, looking at it from a historic nature, that anyone will notice the difference,”

said commission member Nancy Faye Craig. The locker room buildings are west of the club’s seaside cottage and are visible from Waynick Boulevard. The commission did deny one request from the Carolina Yacht Club, despite the change not being visible from the street. The commission rejected the club’s request to remove a door and add a window by the club’s administrative office, located behind the men’s locker room. The club is remodeling the office and wouldn’t use the door under the new design, club manager Kevin Smith said. The

commission said the club could make changes, but that it must keep the same configuration of doors and windows along the wall. The Carolina Yacht Club, originally built in 1853 and rebuilt after 1955’s Hurricane Hazel, was the first establishment constructed in Wrightsville Beach. Buildings that are granted historical status are subject to only half of the local property taxes, but any changes to the exterior of the building must be approved by the commission.

the North Carolina House of Representatives in August, allowing newly elected representative Holly Grange to complete his term. Both are Republicans. In the General Assembly, Catlin pursued several environmental initiatives and received a Pelican Award in 2015 for his efforts on legislation for the Cape Fear Water Resources Availability Study Bill, which analyzes the quality of ground water to take into account the saltwater intrusion in aquifers in coastal regions.

Wrightsville Beach hires assistant public works director

Wrightsville Beach and look forward to helping the public works director, William Squires,” Fay said in a press release.

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Clarification The Sept. 8 edition correctly reported that John Buechele was arrested on Sept. 2 on an outstanding warrant charging failure to appear in court. The charge was a seat belt violation and was dismissed by the court, Buechele said. Buechele also said he has no relationship with Stephen Earl Sharp, who was also arrested on an outstanding warrant on Sept. 2.

IMPORTANT DATES Monday, Sept. 19 New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meeting, 9 a.m., New Hanover County Courthouse room 301, 24 N. Third St. Wrightsville Beach Water and Sewer Ad Hoc committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall conference room Tuesday, Sept. 20 Wilmington City Council meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 N. Third St.

BEACH BRIEFS Former Rep. Catlin appointed to Coastal Resources Commission

Gov. Pat McCrory, R-N.C., on Monday appointed former state representative Richard G. Catlin to the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission, which addresses state environmental concerns, development of coastal areas, and establishes policies for the North Carolina Coastal Management Program. Catlin, a professionally certified engineer and geologist, resigned from his seat as the District 20 representative in

Wrightsville Beach hired William Fay as the assistant public works director on Monday, Sept. 12. In taking the position, Fay will return to the Wrightsville Beach staff, where he worked as the utility system operator for 11 years and served as a member of the volunteer fire department for nine years before leaving for a position in Burgaw, where he served as the public works director. He will start with Wrightsville Beach on Sept. 15. “I am really excited to return to

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The Town of Wrightsville Beach is seeking members of the Wrightsville Beach community to serve on the CAMA Land Use Plan Steering Committee. The committee will meet regularly from October 2016 until April 2017 to provide strategic direction throughout the Town’s update of the existing 2005 CAMA Land Use Plan. The process of updating the existing land use plan will allow the Town to identify both short-term and long-term objectives, and to consider the addition or revision of regulations and policies. The intent of the land use plan is to ensure that new development and re-development within the Town is carried out in a manner that reflects the values and unique character of Wrightsville Beach. Applications for the CAMA Land Use Plan Steering Committee can be accessed via the Town’s website: www. townofwrightsvillebeach.com or; applications can be picked up at Town Hall located at 321 Causeway Drive Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. Applications must be received by the Town Clerk by the close of business on October 4, 2016.

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East Oceanfront Dining, the restaurant at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort, won the Roger Busteed People’s Choice Award at the Methodist Home for Children’s annual Epicurean Evening on Sept. 8 at the Wilmington Convention Center. The restaurant won the award with a taco variation of Banh Mi, a Vietnamese sandwich, which featured ginger aioli, pickled watermelon and vegetables, and red curry coconut. The restaurant also won for best décor. The dish was created by Jessica Cabo, the restaurant’s executive chef, and executive sous chef Shaun “Fenix” Nelson.

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Editorial/Opinion Our thoughts By Simon Gonzalez One central question is at the heart of the Colin America is still the greatest nation on the planet. Kaepernick controversy: Is the American flag a It is a country where even a mixed-race baby symbol of freedom and opportunity, or a symbol whose father abandoned him before he was born of oppression and racism? can be raised by a white couple and go on to play Kaepernick is the San Francisco 49ers quar- in the NFL. terback who became controversial for taking a Kaepernick has been hailed as courageous by political stand by sitting. He refused to get to some. An Associated Press columnist wrote he his feet for the national anthem during a pre- is “certainly following in the footsteps of those season game, choosing to keep his hind end on giants, who bravely protested this country’s the bench. It was his way of protesting what he injustices even when they knew it would come sees as police brutality against blacks. at enormous personal cost.” “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a Enormous personal cost? The man makes milflag for a country that oppresses black people and lions of dollars to play a game. A guaranteed people of color,” Kaepernick said after the game. salary of $11.9 million for the 2016 season to “There are bodies in the street and people get- be exact, even though the once-promising quarting paid leave and getting away with murder.” terback no longer starts for his team. He was joined by a smattering of other playBrave? Hardly. This is not courage on the ers as the protest continued into scale of Tommie Smith and John the regular season. Kaepernick Carlos, who rightly protested This country is not and teammate Eric Reid took a overt racism and segregation knee during the national anthem after winning gold and bronze, perfect. How can it be, respectively, at the 1968 Mexico before a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. City Olympics. Each man bowed when it is populated Less than half a dozen players his head and raised a blackon both teams raised their fists gloved fist as the national by imperfect people? as a protest. anthem played during the medal This country is not perfect. ceremony. We should always be How can it be, when it is popuThey were amateur athletes lated by imperfect people? We aware of injustice, voice without multi-million-dollar should always be aware of injuscontracts. Their stance took tice, voice our concerns, and our concerns, and take guts. They knew there would be take whatever steps we can to fallout. Both men were immeimprove things. whatever steps we can to diately suspended, and roundly So good for Kaepernick for criticized. speaking out, and for taking a Kaepernick? Not so much. In improve things. stand. Good for him for using his today’s political climate, ruled platform to speak up. But this is by left-leaning social justice not the right way to do it. warriors and virtue signalers, he stands zero There are many problems with his protest. Yes, chance of being punished by his employer. there is undeniable evidence of police violence Sure, he might lose endorsements if economic against blacks. But Kaepernick is continuing the pressures force companies to drop him. But narrative of an army of racist cops preying on backup quarterbacks aren’t exactly awash in black men — a narrative unsupported by statis- endorsements to begin with. tical analysis. Smith said the Mexico City medal stand protest The QB painted with too broad of a brush dur- was “a cry for freedom and for human rights. We ing training camp by wearing socks that showed had to be seen because we couldn’t be heard.” cartoon pigs in police hats. It’s one thing to speak Kaepernick, on the other hand, can be both seen up against police violence. It’s another to employ and heard. He plays in the most popular sport in an overtly insulting gesture that arguably con- a country that idolizes athletes. He has a voice. tributes to violence against police. Colin Kaepernick should continue to speak out But the biggest problem is Kaepernick’s view against injustice. But he should also remember of the flag. He is showing blatant disrespect for that America has more freedoms than any other everyone who has sacrificed and died for the free- on the globe. Americans have died, are dying and doms and opportunity it represents — including the will continue to die for those freedoms. opportunity to play a sport that pays him millions. He doesn’t have to have pride in our country, For all the imperfections, and abuses of power, but he should not be allowed to disrespect it.

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The fishing for the middle of September has been relatively good. Despite the high water temperatures, still reading in the low-to-mid 80-degree range, a lot of anglers have been successful on their fishing excursions. We had another week of hot, humid and close-to-record temperatures, but things appear to be settling down and getting back into a more normal pattern. This should help the fishing as we continue to head into the fall season. Inshore, the fishing remains consistent, with good reports of red drum, flounder and even some speckled trout making a showing. The red drum and flounder are being caught in the creeks and inlets as well as around the area docks. With the abundance of finger mullet and peanut menhaden in the area waters, a Carolina Rigged live bait is a hard presentation to beat. Most of the flounder around the Wrightsville Beach area are ranging in the 2- to 3-pound range with the larger fish being found around Carolina Beach and also in the Cape Fear River. The river is producing the majority of speckled trout reports with some fish also coming from the Surf City and Topsail areas. Plenty of over slot red drum are being caught around the inlets and nearshore structures. Along the beaches and off the piers, the bottom fishing has been good for pompano, Virginia mullet and black drum. Fresh shrimp and sand fleas on

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double drop bottom rigs will produce all three of these species, while using cut bait and live minnows will increase the chances of hooking into red drum, bluefish and flounder. The deeper holes along the beaches have been producing some good fishing for these during the time of rising tides. Some spots and croaker are also being reported with more frequency, indicating that the fall season if not too far away. Just off the beach, the Spanish mackerel fishing has shown signs of getting back into the groove. Trolled Clark Spoons in water depths between 30-40 feet should produce but as the weather cools, sight casting will become another option for anglers. Live baiters using finger mullet have reported some larger Spanish coming from near the wrecks and reefs. Those trolling the larger live baits are finding the king mackerel from right off the beach out to around 20 miles. While most fish are in the 10- to 15-pound range, some fall fish up to 30 pounds or more are becoming more frequent. Schools of tarpon cruising the beach line have been reported by anglers the past week, although getting them to bite has proven very difficult. Bottom fishing continues to be good in water depths of around 100 feet, which is needed to remain away from the sharks and other bait stealers. Gulf Stream fishing has been producing wahoo, dolphin and some tuna with a few billfish mixed in.

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everyone started tearing up and he is just a really great little kid and the most adorable person.” Kuhani lives at the New Life Home, a Kenyan orphanage, and was born completely deaf in both ears. His caretaker, Yvonne Muthiani, said when Kuhani heard for the first time, he cried and didn’t understand what was happening. He is slowly learning how to hear while learning to also maintain his balance to walk. Muthiani said as Kuhani continues with therapy, they are trying to get him to move beyond sign language so that he can learn to say words. “Kuhani means ‘priest’ or ‘He who gives comfort,’” said Jane Stephens, Amani Children’s Foundation founder. The Winston-Salem foundation partners with New Life Home in Nairobi, Kenya, which provides care and services for children until adopted by a Kenyan family. Stephens had been working with New Life Home to help Kuhani, who was found as a newborn by an older woman who spotted him by a trash heap that was covered in rags the day after the tragic 2013 terrorist attack at the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi. Stephens took Kuhani to New Life Home when the entire town was living in fear from the mass shooting. Not a soul could be found on the streets of Nairobi; people were terrified to leave their homes. “I didn’t know he was deaf at first,” Stephens said. “He was just an unusually cute baby. The home had 1,690 babies, but I remembered him.” Stephens said it was heartbreaking to watch him be isolated

because most toddlers don’t want to communicate with one who can’t communicate back. Kuhani’s gift was made possible with the help of Julia Tarquinio, a fifth-grade teacher at Friends School of Wilmington, who helped inspire Jack to pursue the fundraising effort. “Every week before Labor Day weekend, I assign my students the simple task of going out into their world and performing a good deed,” Tarquinio said. “Last school year, Jack decided to take his spending money and donate to the Amani Children’s Foundation. A couple weeks after Jack sent his money, he received a letter from Jane. That is when my class and I learned about Daniel.” Ellison said the fundraising started by hanging up an envelope in his classroom and each week he would collect the funds, sending them straight to the foundation. “I got to witness the beauty and miracle of people. I have experienced what being a teacher is really all about: making a difference,” Tarquinio said. “It can start with one person, one thing, one event, one idea, one sentence, one word, one thought, but nothing truly astonishing or Earth-shatteringly crazy-awesome ever happens by the doing of just one single person. We all had a part in this.” Tarquinio said people don’t usually get to see where their good deeds end up and how they can change someone’s life. “We had chosen Amani to support because we had previously met Jane Stephens and she is so wonderful and selfless,” Ellison’s mother, Jane Ellison, said. “I just want people to be inspired. I am very proud of my son — this is just amazing.” To contribute to Ellison’s fund, visit www.gofundme. com/9267qqhc

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Race participants prepare to cross the starting line at the 11th Annual Pier-2-Pier Swim Race on Saturday, Sept. 10 on Wrightsville Beach.

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female winner was Lacy Phillips, also a UNCW student, who finished in 36:45. Top master male winner was Chris Martin of Hampstead, North Carolina, who finished in 36:10, while Dot Munger

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not scheduled with school or town officials and many people were angry that most of the flyers went into the ocean. “Without question, it was 100 percent irresponsible,” House said. “They were over a populated area, they could have lost power, there was the pier nearby, plenty of buildings around. Anything could

of Wilmington was the master female winner, finishing in 40:11. The Wilmington Family YMCA and the Cape Fear Aquatic Club hosted the 11th edition of the race, held each year in memory of Ryan Young, a former UNCW swimmer who died in a car accident nearly eight years ago. Berg said the safety of the

swimmers was the event’s main concern. To ensure a smooth race occurred, three boats, Jet Skis, the Coast Guard, local EMS and more than 25 beach guards were on site. Munger said this year’s water conditions made it the easiest Pier-2-Pier race yet. Typically a pool swimmer, Munger competed

in the race for the fifth time this year. “The race is a fun social event,” Munger said. The UNCW swimming and diving team volunteered and partook in the race. “They’re rocking it,” Berg said.

have happened.” Afterward, town officials said they were considering citations for littering or for violating the town’s ordinance requiring aerial vehicles to maintain a 500-foot altitude. “It’s something we can’t condone or allow,” town manager Tim Owens said in August. “In a family-friendly beach environment, there could be danger. We can’t allow that kind of activity, whether it be a special event or

otherwise, without going through an approval process.” House said the department consulted with both the town attorney and the office of the district attorney before filing the charges. Additionally, House said that the Federal Aviation Administration has also opened an investigation of the incident. The state law specifically mentions pilots who fly too low over “thickly inhabited area or over a

public gathering” and passengers who “drop any object except loose water or loose sand ballast.” After the stunt, Taylor publicly apologized and organized a beach cleanup. Taylor did not immediately return a phone call for comment. Ward said she wouldn’t comment before being formally charged.

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Mayor Bill Blair agreed, arguing the board had to allow business owners “the chance to run their business.” “We would like to see more of that on the beach,” Blair said, referring to the art studio. “But we can’t tell people what to do.” Several residents raised concerns about the traffic on Birmingham Street, which is immediately south of the business location. The street has no sidewalk on the north side and an intersection with difficult visibility, residents said. The owner of the Charlie Graingers franchise said it was unclear when it would open for business, as it would depend on when the Wrightsville Beach Art Company leaves. While the owner said it was believed the art studio would be given until March 2017, Undy said it is unlikely he would keep the studio through the winter when he couldn’t operate it in the summer. While he has the lease through October, he said he wasn’t sure if he would keep it open later or whether he would be able to open another studio in the area. Undy said he first started the gallery five years ago, when it operated in the winter, sharing space with the Rita’s Italian Ice franchise that used to be in the location. Two years ago, Undy’s Wrightsville Beach Art Company took over the space full time. Undy said the location was doing well, noting he sold 350 pieces from the gallery last year. “I’m overwhelmed, emotionally,” Undy said after the vote. “I don’t want to leave the area. It’s sad that money is driving the decision. Wrightsville Beach can’t just be bars and restaurants.”

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the start of the season,” he said. But things are much different for the Hammerheads than when the season started in March. Earlier in the season, in the middle of the winless streak, the team received news that it would not play in the league next year, making it questionable whether the team would return to play in Wilmington in the following years.

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Longtime owner and Wilmington resident Bill Rudisill sold the team to George Altirs in 2013, and since then, the local investment has decreased. Altirs, who lives in New Jersey, has been unable to rally the same level of support. Briggs said home games at Legion Stadium once brought in between 4,0005,000 fans while they currently draw about 2,000 spectators for each game. “They are trying to take the franchise to a bigger market,”

Briggs said. “It’s disappointing, I feel like the professional team could stay here. The right person could do wonders with this team.” As the team competes for the final playoff seat this month, they are trying to keep their heads clear of the unwinding drama. “For us players, nothing changes. We need to go out and perform. It’s the same out there on the pitch,” said first-year midfielder Liam Miller, one of the team captains. Briggs said if the Hammerheads

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The Wilmington Hammerheads take the field at Legion Stadium in front of the visitor-side stands Sunday, Sept. 11.

were able to win their final two games, they would have a good chance of securing their seat in the playoffs. With the loss to Cincinnati, this leaves the team with a chance for the seat, but little room for error. The Hammerheads will travel to Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 17 to face the Harrisburg City Islanders and conclude their season hosting the Richmond Kickers at Legion Stadium on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. The Hammerheads began trying to revamp the team this season as they came off of one of their worst years in 2015. Briggs began his first year as head coach this season, and the team started with almost an entirely new roster of players. Four members of the 2015 team were re-signed for 2016, resulting in 18 new players. Despite seeing so much change, both Briggs and Miller agreed the team works well together. “It’s a really close-knit squad even though we’ve had our ups and downs,” Miller said. The Hammerheads have also seen strong support this season from their fan base, Port City Firm. The group has been a source of pride for the team and something that visiting teams comment on when they come to Legion Stadium. For a city with a comparatively small fan base

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the franchise, the aldermen heard from a handful of residents who raised concerns about trash, pedestrian safety, noise and the cultural impact the business would have on the area. The aldermen required several stipulations from the business, including setting aside seven parking spaces and asking the owners to sign an affidavit pledging they won’t turn the business into a bar. The owners said the restaurant would close by 10 p.m. The restaurant will occupy the storefront now occupied by the Wrightsville Beach Art Company, whose owner said he would likely close the business in a matter of months. A few residents told the aldermen that the art studio was a business that better represented the Wrightsville Beach community. Many noted gallery owner Jazz Undy’s commitment to the environment, which included running a children’s art camp that used trash collected from the beach as part of the art. “He’s not only displaying art, it’s selling the concept of protecting our environment,” Walt Laughlin told the aldermen. “Don’t let the dollar rule what happens.” H o w e v e r, t h e a l d e r m e n agreed that the board had no authority to interfere in private business transactions. The art studio, which is next to Roberts Grocery and leased from the owners of the building, was on a month-to-month lease, Undy said. “We cannot interfere in the relationship between a landlord and a tenant,” Mayor Pro-Tem Darryl Mills said. “Charlie Graingers is the kind of business Wrightsville Beach wants to look for. It’s family oriented. It doesn’t serve alcohol.”

and stadium, Port City Firm does an impressive job of creating a scene and cheering on the players, Briggs said. It’s one of the reasons Briggs said he is sad to see the team

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leave Wilmington. The fan base is so dedicated that he said it will be a shame to leave them. “They’re always singing songs and blowing smoke,” Briggs said. “They’re awesome.”

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Freedom is something you have desired since you started your faith walk It is a condition all who seek the kingdom feel first hand and is not just talk What you speak and hear falls to the side unless you desire its presence Some of what you feel makes you wonder and desire My love to make you pleasant Hold tight to the love I give you and exalt the glories that surround you Speak out for all to hear the desired words of truth I have given you to do Act upon the fullness of your soul and let it spill out over all around It is a calling upon your life placed before time began and is very profound What you have desired is released this night to encourage all believers Words you speak and the message you deliver are meant for the open receivers Open your eyes and ears to see and hear the message given during worship tonight Your praise is received and exalted in the heavens and seen with delight What you have desired will be released and you have the freedom to accept or reject The price has been paid at no cost to you; it was done with love and respect

Be assured that love for one another is the most important thing you can do And when it is desired it can be freely given and it will be returned to you (Psa 19:7 - 10 NRSV) 7 - The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the LORD are sure, making wise the simple; 8 - the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eyes; 9 - the fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10 - More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb. (Mat 13:17 KJV) For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. (Luke 10:24 NRSV) For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.” (Heb 10:4 - 5 NRSV) 4 - For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. 5 - Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body you have prepared for me;

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FAITH IS A MUSCLE September 15 Matthew 21:26 “But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.” MATTHEW 21:23-27 Proverbs 29:25 says, “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.” These men were seeking to snare Jesus in His words, but they couldn’t because He was safely trusting in the Lord. It was easy for Jesus to “turn the tables on them” and catch them because they feared man (Jn. 5:44). Jesus had already shown that all of their works were done so that they could be seen of men (Mt. 6:5). They were not really seeking to please God, but were doing all their religious works for the praise of men. It is totally vain for a man who is bound by the fear of man to try to intimidate a man whose trust is totally in the Lord. When David fought Goliath (1 Sam. 17), everyone mocked him because of his belief that he could win. Goliath was a giant and he

was only a small boy. But David said something very important in his defense. In 1 Samuel 17:34-37, David revealed that this was not the first time he had depended on God for a victory against something bigger than himself. He had already killed a lion and a bear with his bare hands. He KNEW he could defeat Goliath with God’s help. Faith must be developed much like a muscle. Those who wait until the day of the contest to start training are going to lose. That’s not the way it works in the natural or the spiritual. What is life all about? What is the purpose of one’s existence? What is to be gained in life? What do people live for? When we say “so and so” is my life, we mean that all of our attention, our focus, and our purpose for living, is directed towards and revolves around that person. In a similar way, we need to be totally consumed with Christ and His life. True life is only to be found in Christ. It is not to be found in prestige, fortune, fame, or things, but only in the one who is life — Jesus Christ.

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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 178 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Douglas Mark Kelejian AKA Douglas M. Kelejian and Heather L. Kelejian (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Douglas Mark Kelejian and Heather L. Kelejian) to PRLAP, INC., Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of November, 2001, and recorded in Book 3109, Page 443, 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 September 20, 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 72, Heritage Park, as the same is shown on map recorded in Map Book 7, Page 10 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 221 Pilgrim Circle, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be

effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1174964 (FC.FAY) September 8 and 15, 2016 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 328 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jennifer Hardee and Christopher J. Hardee to Scott R. Valby, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of February, 2014, and recorded in Book 5800, Page 1506, 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 September 20, 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 150, Anchors Bend Phase 3, as shown on that plat recorded in Map Book 53, Page 34-36 in the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1109 Anchors Bend Way, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have

merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1180075 (FC.FAY) September 8 and 15, 2016 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 460 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Timothy L. Cotton and Ruth W. Cotton, (Ruth W. Cotton, deceased) to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of April, 2010, and recorded in Book 5483, Page 840, 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 September 20, 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 Lots 63A and 63B, Section II-B, of Wooden Shoe Subdivision, as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 28, Page 33 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Also being the same property described in a deed to Timothy L. Cotton and wife, Ruth W. Cotton recorded March 9, 1988 in Book 1407, Page 1604 of the aforementioned Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5701 Dekker Road, Castle Hayne, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsi-

bilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1185170 (FC.FAY) September 8 and 15, 2016 017360-00414/ 13-SP-315 AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Thomas Aaron Halsel and Nancy Marie Halsel, dated May 16, 2008 and recorded on May 22, 2008 in Book No. 5315 at Page 2985 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 September 27, 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: 132 Deerwood Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 Tax Parcel ID: 006-006-000

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Present Record Owners: Thomas Aaron Halsel and Nancy Marie Halsel 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 September 15 and 22, 2016 16-SP-144 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 Susan J. Schlock-Barry dated August 11, 2004 and recorded on August 12, 2004, in Book 4449 at Page 397413, 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 of Poore Substitute Trustee, LTD (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, on September 26, 2016 at 11:00 AM, 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 in the above referenced Deed of Trust: Address of Property: 110 Nun Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 Tax Parcel ID: tbd Present Record Owner: 678 West Onondaga ST, LLC, a New York LLC and Susan J. SchlockBarry 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. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event that the holder is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required

by N.C.G.S. §7A-308 (a) (1). The real property described above 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 required by law. If the Trustee or Substitute 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 title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/ their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. 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 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 ten (10) days, but no 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 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 such termination. September 15 and 22, 2016 15-SP-819 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 James Maynard dated June 9, 2003 and recorded on June 13, 2003, in Book 3839 at Page 484, 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 of Poore Substitute Trustee, LTD (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, on September 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM, 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 in the above referenced Deed of Trust: Address of Property: 521 Tennessee Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401 Tax Parcel ID: R06005-017-007000 Present Record Owner: Rebecca Still, Devisee to the Estate of James Maynard 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. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event that the holder is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308 (a) (1). The real property described above 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 required by law. If the Trustee or Substitute 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 title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/ their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. 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 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 ten (10) days, but no 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 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 such termination. September 15 and 22, 2016 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 483 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Michael Bussiere and Ashley Bussiere to Boseman & Associates, LLP, Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of July, 2005, and recorded in Book 4873, Page 1593, 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 September 27, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Harnett, in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located in Harnett Township, New Hanover County, North Carolina, adjacent to and South of the Southern right of way line of Gordon Road (said road having a 60 foot wide right of way) and being more fully described as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the Southern right of way line of Gordon Road; said iron pipe marks the Northeastern corner of Kirby Daniels Estate; running thence from said iron pipe, so located, with the Eastern Line of Kirby Daniels Estates South 23 degrees 30 minutes West 457.90’ (passing over an old in line iron pipe at 252.90’) to a point in the center of County Home Branch; thence up the run of County Home Branch to a point (a straight line being North 09 degrees 37 minutes East 137.81’) thence North 16 degrees 04 minutes East 297.32’ (passing over an inline iron pipe a 6.00’) to an iron pipe in the Southern right of way line of Gordon Road; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes East 77.60’ to the Beginning containing 0.47 acres more or less, and is as surveyed by Dosher Surveying Company, Burgaw, North Carolina, in July 1971. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 136 Gordon Road, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that

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LEGAL NOTICES 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: 1187268 (FC.FAY) September 15 and 22, 2016

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 478 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Sean Simmons to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 6th day of September, 2005, and recorded in Book 4939, Page 903, 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 September 27, 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 43, Section 3R of Steeplechase Extension at Carriage Hills, as shown in Map Book 35 at Page 390, New Hanover County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 932 Taliga Lane, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further

remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1187339 (FC.FAY) September 15 and 22, 2016 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 507 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Susan M. Dickey and David L. Dickey to Chris Reddick, Trustee(s), dated the 31st day of May, 2005, and recorded in Book 4834, Page 615, 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 September 27, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING a unit ownership in real property under and pursuant to Chapter 47-A of the North Carolina General Statutes, entitled “UNIT OWNERSHIP ACT” and being more specifically described as all of Unit C-8 of BUILDING C, OF WRIGHTSVILLE DUNES, PHASE II, a condominium project situated upon real property located within the Town of Wrightsville Beach, County of New Hanover and described in the DECLARATION CREATING UNIT OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 47-A of the General Statutes of North Carolina recorded in Book 1308 at Page 626 of the New Hanover County Registry, as supplemented by Supplemental Declaration for Wrightsville Dunes, Phase II recorded in Book 1329 at Page 615 also of the New Hanover County Registry; said

Unit being more specifically described by reference to and shown on that set of plans of WRIGHTSVILLE DUNES, Phase II, which are recorded as Exhibit “C” to said Supplemental Declaration which is recorded in Book 1329 at Page 615 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, N.C., reference to which is hereby made for a more complete description thereof, said plans also being recorded in Condominium Plat Book 7 beginning at Page 270 in said Registry; said Unit also being more defined in said Supplemental Declaration together with all appurtenances thereto belonging, including by not limited to, the undivided interest in the common areas and facilities of WRIGHTSVILLE DUNES, ALL PHASES, appurtenant to said units as the same is established in said Supplemental Declaration. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 2504 N. Lumina Avenue, Unit 3C, Bld, C, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT to all rights, privileges, easements, obligations, restrictions, covenants and conditions applicable and appurtenant to said Unit, specifically, and to unit ownership in WRIGHTSVILLE DUNES, PHASE II, in general, as the same are stated in said Supplemental Declaration referred to herein above. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the

property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

tor 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.

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.

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

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: 1187859 (FC.FAY) September 15 and 22, 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

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 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 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA, New Hanover COUNTY All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Joseph Wightman, deceased, are notified to present the same to John Wightman, Executor of the Estate of Joseph Wightman, to the address listed below on or before December 1, 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 1st day of September, 2016. c/o Andrew Olsen, Attorney Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog, LLP Attorney for the Estate of Joseph Wightman 319 N. 3rd Street, Suite 300 Wilmington, NC 28401 September 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY

COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTOR’S NOTICE

All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of William Douglas Lewis, deceased, are notified to present the same to Samuel Lewis, Execu-

fied as Executor of the Estate of Mary Kathryn Getz 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 2nd 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 is the 1st day of September, 2016 Thomas Getz, Executor 605 Sandfiddler Pointe Road Wilmington, NC 28409 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22/2016 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 Edna Brown Smith of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 2nd 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 is the 1st day of September, 2016. Bertha Ann Smith, Executrix 1110 Kings Grant Road Wilmington, NC 28405 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22/2016 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 Sarah Elizabeth Mathews Blake of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 16th day of 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 is the 15th day of September, 2016. Suzanne Cavenaugh, Executrix 704 Royal Bonnet Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6/2016

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