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Height change recommended for Johnnie Mercer’s neighboring lot By Terry Lane Staff Writer

The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen will soon take another look at adjusting maximum building height after the town’s planning board unanimously recommended approval of an amendment to zoning laws that would allow buildings up to 50 feet on the vacant land by Johnnie Mercer’s Pier. In approving the amendment to town zoning ordinances at their meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 6, the seven members of the planning board said they hoped it would prompt a discussion over the 40-foot building height limit, which has stymied development of the beachfront lot for more than a decade. The planning board’s recommendation will put the proposed amendment before the town’s Board of Alderman at an upcoming meeting. “We need positive things to happen on the beach, especially in places that sit derelict,” said Ken Dull, chairman of the planning board. “People on the beach need direction.” The amendment would create an “overlay” district for mixed-used projects on the commercially zoned block that representatives of the Coastal NC Real Estate development firm said would apply only to that one area of town. n See HEIGHT Page 2

Kaine targets Trump in Wilmington speech By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Vi r g i n i a s e n a t o r a n d Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine delivered a national-security focused speech to a Wilmington audience on Tuesday, Sept. 6, that largely targeted Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s proposals and statements. Speaking to an invitation-only audience of about 200 at the Hannah Block Historic USO Building, Kaine devoted much of his approximately 40 minute speech highlighting comments and positions that Trump has taken, calling him “unqualified and temperamentally unfit to be president and commander in chief.” “Trump has offered empty promises and divisive rhetoric,” Kaine said. “Under his leadership, we would be unrecognizable to the rest of the world, and we would be far less safe.” That rhetoric, Kaine said, is serving to embolden enemies of the United States, including Islamic terrorists in the Middle East. “Donald Trump’s un-American talk of banning all Muslims plays right into their hands for propaganda purposes,” Kaine said. Kaine also referenced Trump’s recent trip to Mexico, where he met with President Enrique Peña Nieto to discuss issues, but said afterward that the question of whether Mexico would pay for a border wall between the two countries was not discussed. “On the central issue of his n See KAINE Page 2

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From left, Harbor Inn, One South Lumina and Station One Condos are among the tallest buildings in Wrightville Beach. Buildings in the C-4 commercial zoning district allow for buildings to be up to 96 feet tall. The town’s board of aldermen will consider whether to change the zoning for one of the town’s C-2 districts, located by Johnnie Mercer’s Pier, to allow for buildings to built to 50 feet, extending the town’s current 40-foot building limit.

Lara Trump dives into campaign after Wilmington stop By Terry Lane Staff Writer

With her parents sitting in the front row, Wrightsville Beach native Lara Trump spoke to a crowd of about 150 in Wilmington, urging them to show their support for her father-in-law, Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump. The Women for Trump rally on Thursday, Sept. 1, was what Lara Trump described as the “kickoff” event for what will be two months of campaigning in support of the New York businessman. Her message to the crowd of mostly women is one she will be relaying across the country: “It’s OK to vote for Donald Trump.” The statement drew cheers from the crowd at the Terraces at Sir Tyler, who gathered for a group photo for Lara Trump’s social media account at Staff photo by Allison Potter the conclusion of remarks that lasted Wrightsville Beach native Lara Trump sits in the audience with her family before being called to the podium at the Women for Trump rally Thursday, Sept. 1 at the Terraces at Sir Tyler. Trump is campaigning in support about 15 minutes. n See TRUMP Page 2

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marks a decade of water delivery By Elly Colwell Intern

As the beach was full of people celebrating Labor Day weekend and enjoying a few final days of summer, members of Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church continued what has become a decade-long local tradition by offering free cold water to those who passed by their place of worship on the Loop. Every Sunday morning from spring to fall for the past 10 years, the church has supplied the Wrightsville Beach Loop walkers with water, dog treats,

of her father-in-law, Donald J. Trump, leading up to the November presidential election.

Grange eyes leadership role in regulatory reform By Terry Lane

“You don’t have to agree with our beliefs to accept our water.”

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Rep. Holly Grange, center, speaks before being publicly sworn into office by Judge Sandra Ray Friday, Sept. 2 at the New Hanover County Government Center. In attendance were her husband, David Grange, far left, and their sons Matt, second from right, and David, far right.

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A year ago local Realtor, security firm executive and admitted “political junkie” Holly Grange said she never would have considered getting into politics. But the mother of two decided to jump into the political arena last November, shortly after state Rep. Rick Catlin announced he wouldn’t seek reelection for the 20th district. Last week she was sworn in as one of the newest members of the North Carolina General Assembly following Catlin’s resignation from the house before the term ended. “I’m excited to be able to start early and work with other members of the House to set the n See GRANGE Page 2

and smiles. On busier days, like this past Sunday, they distribute over 200 bottles to passersby. “You don’t have to agree with our beliefs to accept our water,” church member L.T. Hines said. “We just want to show people that Wrightsville Beach is different and invite people to come visit the church.” “The Water Ministry” tradition was originally started by the children’s church, but Hines, Al Hollowell and the late Jim Fisher put the structure and stability behind the outreach to make it a regular occurrence. “The purpose behind the ministry is to welcome people. n See WATER Page 2

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agenda,” Grange said. Catlin announced in December that he wouldn’t seek reelection and resigned after the end of the assembly’s 2016 summer session, making room for Grange to serve out the remainder of his term. Grange will be one of three freshmen representatives getting an early start, giving them an edge over other first-year legislators who will be elected in November. She has already started to get to know her colleagues, attending her first party caucus meeting last week. The head start could help Grange land spots on the committees where she has the most interest. Her leading choices are the House Regulatory Reform and the House Transportation committees, while she also says her experience in the defense industry would allow her to make meaningful contributions on the Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee. Grange comes into the position with some experience in statewide transportation politics, having served on the board of

directors of the North Carolina State Ports Authority since 2014. Grange, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, is also on the board of directors of the USO of North Carolina and works as the director of community relations for Osprey Global Solutions, a security and defense firm started by her husband, retired Army Major General David Grange. But it’s a different work experience that has Grange interested in the regulatory reform committee. Grange said her experience as a Realtor opened her eyes to the restrictions placed by the state on business owners. “Look at how hard it is to become a hairdresser in North Carolina,” she said. “Administrative regulations and professional licensing are creating too many hoops for people to go through before they can start a business.” Catlin said he met with Grange in Raleigh and introduced her to key staff and legislative researchers. One area where Catlin expects Grange to have an impact is on coastal issues, saying she is in line with the policies he supported to protect local waterways. Catlin was awarded the 2015 Pelican

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Award from the N.C. Coastal Federation for his work on environmental legislation. “It’s a great opportunity between now and the start of the session to become informed on the process,” Catlin said. Grange said waterway maintenance and beach renourishment would be among the top issues she followed, along with working for increased teacher pay. The House 20th District includes areas to the west of Wrightsville Beach, including the Country Club of Landfall, Mayfaire, Ogden, Porter’s Neck and Figure Eight Island. Grange defeated New Hanover County Board of Education member Tammy Covil in March’s Republican primary for the seat, capturing 62 percent of the vote. With no Democrat running in the general election, Catlin was able to transition the seat to Grange by resigning and allowing Gov. Pat McCrory to swear her into the seat after a unanimous recommendation from the New Hanover County Republican Party Executive Committee. While the North Carolina General Assembly isn’t scheduled to return to session until next year, the governor or legislative leaders can call the assembly back into session to address emergencies or pressing issues. North Carolina lawmakers called a special session as recently as March, when they passed House Bill 2, which addressed Charlotte’s transgender bathroom ordinance and created a national controversy. email terrylane@luminanews.com

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Lara Trump told the crowd she was excited to be campaigning in her home state. “I said sign me up for North Carolina,” she said. “Those are my people, I know they will vote for you.” She’ll also be campaigning in other states, along with a group that includes campaign aid Katrina Pierson and Omarosa Manigault, a former contestant on Donald Trump’s reality show. She attended an event in Myrtle Beach, S.C. the same night, and will be making trips to Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida. Lara Trump said her message on these stops would be to convince supporters that the media image of Donald Trump doesn’t reflect the man who

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amendment was a local attorney and former Wrightsville Beach alderman who helped write the current 40-foot height limit. Joe Taylor, a senior real estate attorney at Wilmington’s Murchison, Taylor & Gibson law firm, told the planning board that the current limit didn’t conform with the intent of town leaders who in the 1970s set the restriction and “stopped the high rises.” “Forty feet was not arbitrary, a lot of thought went into it,” said Taylor, who served as an alderman from 1973-1977. “It made sense to have three stories, room underneath for parking and a nice roofline.” But developers said changes in federal flood regulations following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, along with state land use rules, have served to make several proposed projects for the vacant lot not feasible. Three residents spoke in favor of the amendment, including the town’s chamber of commerce president, with only David Monaghan speaking against the zoning change. Monaghan

said he wasn’t opposed to the project, just its height, and that making the change would invite more challenges to the height limit from lawyers and developers. “We live here because of the way this beach is. You’re not going to find another beach like it,” said Monaghan, arguing that Wrightsville Beach stands out from beaches in North Carolina, South Carolina and New Jersey because of the limits on highrise developments. “Changing heights on the beach will be the death knell.” Members of the planning board observed that the current 40-foot height limit led to a change in the architecture on the beach, leading to more boxy, flat-roofed buildings that would utilize the limited space. The architectural design of these buildings limited the light that reached some streets, creating what board member Ace Cofer called the “canyon effect.”

campaign, when he had the chance to bring it up, he choked,” Kaine said. “Turns out Donald Trump isn’t such a great negotiator after all.” Kaine added that Trump treats immigrants as “convenient scapegoats for a problem that he doesn’t know how to solve.” The trip was the first to the Wilmington area by a candidate on the Democratic

presidential ticket. Trump spoke in Wilmington on Aug. 9 and Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence spoke in Leland on Aug. 24. Kaine said he represents a state that, like North Carolina, has deep ties to the military, noting that one in 10 Virginians is a veteran. Additionally, he said his membership on the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees give him relevant national security experience. “When it comes to American

national security, I take this personally,” Kaine said. “No challenge that makes its way to the White House is easy to solve.” Kaine also touted the policies and decision making abilities of his running mate, Hillary Clinton. “She’ll be a commander in chief with a cool head, a steady hand and an open mind,” Kaine said. “I trust Hillary to lead with consistent principles that have always been our nation’s trademark.”

has become part of her family. Formerly Lara Yunaska, the Wrightsville Beach Elementary, Noble Middle and Laney High School graduate married Eric Trump, the candidate’s son, in 2014. “He’s a brash kind of guy, but the Donald Trump I know is a good man with a good heart,” she said. Lara Trump received a warm welcome from the crowd, many of whom said they were impressed with the woman who was taking a two-month hiatus from her job as a TV producer for Inside Edition in New York

to work on the campaign. “I feel like she knows Mr. Trump and has a heart for him,” said Debbie Dennis of Oak Island. “I believe her when she says that Donald Trump is our chance to turn America around.” Dennis, a member of the Brunswick County Republican Women’s Club, said she supported Trump over all other primary candidates. With a little more than two months until Election Day, Dennis said she was working to present a positive message for Trump to people she meets that have concerns about the candidate.

“I’ve been speaking to people who are not for him and trying to help them get to know him and what he can do for all of us,” she said. Lara Trump introduced her parents, Robert and Linda Yunaska, to the audience. Robert said Lara Trump believed “very deeply in the cause” and that she was enjoying her chance to campaign. “She is thriving because she is good at it,” he said. “It was a great speech and she didn’t need notes. She just spoke what came into her mind.”

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discussions are usually amicable and they give volunteers a chance to share their faith, members of the ministry said. Over the past 10 years, community members have begun to count on the Water Ministry. “If we can’t be out here because of rain or weather, people notice,” Hines said. The consistency of the ministry has allowed members to build relationships with walkers and their pets, greeting them by name when they pass by and exchanging a few pleasantries. Some of

these relationships have led people to visit the church. Hines, a member of the congregation since he was 9 years old, has seen a lot of change in the church over the years. One is increased attendance because of the ministry. The water outreach has become self-sufficient through the donations of grateful community members. Though the church is clear that they do not expect any form of donation, some people are moved to donate a few dollars when they see the church giving to others. The idea behind the ministry is first to meet a physical need by providing water, and then to have the opportunity to pour into people’s spiritual needs as well. On occasion, meeting physical needs has meant more than handing out water. Bill Stevens, another volunteer, said that in the past the ministry has served people who have spent the night on the beach and needed something to eat or a place to sit down before continuing on with their day. The church has reached out on these occasions with protein bars, donuts and coffee. He remembers one Sunday when he greeted two young women who were walking in their workout gear. He invited them to visit the church, and when they asked if they could come dressed as they were, he assured them that it would be fine. “They sat there in their shorts, and it worked out really well,” Stevens said.

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But critics said that if the town approves the amendment, it would be used by other developers in other zoning districts, inviting more high rises and ultimately changing the character of Wrightsville Beach. Efforts to adjust height limits in the past have met stiff opposition from the public and town aldermen, who in 2015 voted unanimously against allowing planning staff from receiving a proposed project that would violate the height restriction. There is already a mixed-used project previously approved for the lot, “The Helm,” but developers said they weren’t confident they could make the ground-floor commercial units conform to current flooding regulations. Coastal NC Real Estate has a new proposal for the lot called the Island Center, which would also feature a mix of residential units, shops, restaurants and parking. Making the legal case for the

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We want to share the love of Christ and extend the love of the church,” said Laura Roebuck, Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church and Water Ministry member. Most receive the ministry well by accepting the water thankfully or graciously declining. A few people ask for prayer, offer donations, stop to chat, or ask questions about the church and volunteers’ beliefs. These

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For The Record Questions and photographs by Elly Colwell

How did Tropical Storm Hermine impact your Labor Day weekend plans?

Silvia Neves

Emily Lackey

Patrick Kocan

Noah Campbell

Pam Dzurilla

“It impacted us wonderfully. We have a screened-in porch so we laid out and listened to the rain.”

“I enjoyed it. I came down here to the beach and took some pictures for snapchat. I thought it was exciting.”

“I went out and surfed in it on Friday, even though I probably shouldn’t have.”

“It really didn’t impact my weekend. We sat out on Sunday and watched all the surfers.”

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“I couldn’t go see my daughter in the hospital on Friday because of the rain.”

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Six inducted into Waterman Hall of Fame By Terry Lane Staff Writer

A local conservationist, a surf shop owner, a commercial dive operator, a champion longboarder and a sailor with a 50-year career headline the 2016 class of inductees into the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History Waterman Hall of Fame. The 2016 class includes: • Kevin Walker — Diving • Robbie Wolfe — Fishing/ Boating • Martin Willard — Sailing • Mike Barden — Surfing • Tony Silvagni — Surfing • Tracy Skrabal — Woman of the Year The induction ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, September 25, at 2 p.m. at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. The Waterman Hall of Fame is selected by the museum’s board

with the goal of establishing “a lasting tribute for the achievements of the generations of Wrightsville Beach watermen and women who have shaped this community and its relationship with the water.” Tracy Skrabal, a senior coastal scientist at the North Carolina Coastal Federation, was selected as Woman of the Year for “her kindness, commitment to our youth, commitment to our coast and clean waters for all to enjoy and use,” the museum said in a press release. In addition to working for natural resource protection in all of North Carolina’s 20 coastal counties, Skrabal also is an avid open water swimmer, surfer and paddle boarder. “Her personality, humor, background, intelligence and tireless advocacy for our coastal waters make her a great example of one whose love of the water and its

sports has led her to work to protect it through example and education,” the board said of Skrabal. The board recognized local heroes and pioneers in Martin Willard, a competitive yacht sailor and instructor, and Robbie Wolfe, who operates the longest-running charter fishing boat in the area. Willard has sailed at the Carolina Yacht Club since he was 6, building a 52-year sailing and windsurfing career that includes competitions at the world level and as an adviser for junior and college sailing clubs. Wolfe first started working on his father’s boat, the Whipsaw, at age 14 and still operates the boat after more than 30 years. Mike Barden was honored for 27 years of supporting the surfing community as the owner of Surf City Surf Shop and Annex, while Kevin Walker was recognized for his community contributions

Weekend Police Report FRIDAY, SEPT. 2

SUNDAY, SEPT. 4

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• Stephen Earl Sharp and John Bucchele were arrested on outstanding warrants.

• Brian Brooks Jr. was cited with driving while license revoked. • Whitney Eason was cited with failure to reduce speed. • Alison Venable was cited with possession of drug paraphernalia. • Jaclyn Mara Pfingst was cited with intoxicated and disruptive behavior. • Tanisha Denise Murphy was cited with open container in the passenger area. • Tyrell Lamont Thomes was cited with expired registration and open container. • Matthew Anthony Langello was cited with damage to property. • Jaime Alberto Salazar was cited with seat belt violation. • Kristen Lafagen and Testa Yrina were cited with glass on the beach. • Fred Wescott and Fred Wescott were cited with alcohol on the beach.

Citations • Sean Kelly was cited with failure to carry insurance and expired license tags. • Matthew James Wilkinson was cited with revoked registration. • Edwin Escobar was cited with driving without a license. • Loni Tyndall was cited with open container.

Warning tickets • John Harvey was warned for speeding.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 3 Arrests • Christopher Thomas was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Zachary Unger Chamberlain was charged with intoxicated and disruptive behavior.

Citations • William Mahoney, Neil Macintiyie, Mary Hinson, Robert Michael Aiolo were cited with expired registration. • John Dawson Sykes was cited with expired registration, expired inspection, and no motorcycle endorsement. • Shannon Marie Howell was cited with possession of an altered license. • Nadia Cruz was cited with driving without a license. • Jonathan Mypron Holmes and Takeem Collins were cited with driving while license revoked. • Andres D. Montoya-Daza was cited with resisting arrest. • Paul Giesler was cited with expired registration and inspection violation. • Andrew Moorefield was cited with alcohol and glass on the beach. • Jason Lee was cited with open container.

Warning tickets • Philip Brown was warned for seat belt violation.

Warning tickets • Michael Pardee was cited with equipment violation.

MONDAY, SEPT. 5 Citations • Mia Eldridge was cited with hit and run and failure to stop at the scene. • Cameron Brulfort was cited with driving while license revoked and seat belt violation. • William Kinzie was cited with failure to yield. • Brian Desrocher and Jaime Andrews were cited with seat belt violation. • Dakota Leonard was cited with expired registration. • Marissa Jodway and Sandra Barton were cited with stop light violation.

Warning tickets • James Benecki was cited with seat belt violation.

stemming from his successful commercial dive business, including construction of the current Johnnie Mercer’s Pier. With three world longboard surfing championships and No. 5 world ranking Tony Silvagni is the youngest of the group honored. The Carolina Beach surfer helped build the popularity of longboarding, while also being honored for helping lifeguards on rough days. The six inductees are chosen to meet a selection of categories that includes surfing, fishing and boating, sailing, ocean rescue and swimming, diving and woman of the year. Additionally, the awards seek to identify local heroes who have been in the Wrightsville Beach area for at least 10 years, promoters of beach culture, champions, and pioneers who are at least 50 years of age. Email terrylane@luminanews.com

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BEACH BRIEFS Wrightsville Beach begins valve maintenance on water system Beginning Sept. 8, Wrightsville Beach Utilities Division will begin maintenance work on water system valves that could lead to some discoloration in water from residents’ faucets. The utilities division said that the upkeep will increase the quality and longevity of the system valves, providing for proper operation of these systems is increasingly important during times of emergency. The maintenance will run from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday until the exercise is completed. The process will consist of opening and closing valves to remove any sediment, and customers may notice discoloration or sediment in their water during this time. If this does occur, the utilities division recommends running faucets at full force to flush out any unusual color in the water. If discoloration continues after flushing, residents should contact the public works department at 910-256-7935.

Wrightsville Beach public safety officers to hold Sept. 11 observance The Wrightsville Beach Fire and Police departments will sponsor a community observance of Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a brief ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 11. The ceremony will be held at the town’s public safety building at 9:45 a.m. and is expected to last about 30 minutes.

IMPORTANT DATES Thursday, Sept. 8 Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen meeting, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall Council Chambers Monday, Sept. 12 Wrightsville Beach Historic Landmark Commission meeting, 4 p.m., Town Hall Council Chambers Tuesday, Sept. 12 Wrightsville Beach Marketing Advisory Committee, 4 p.m., Town Hall conference room

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Editorial/Opinion Our thoughts By Simon Gonzalez Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack in modern history. It was on Sept. 11, 2001, that 19 radical Islamic terrorists hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide missions that stunned the country and the world. Two of the planes hit their targets, taking down the Twin Towers in lower Manhattan. A third plane hit the Pentagon. The fourth crashed in a field in Pennsylvania, prevented from reaching its target by the heroic actions of passengers. Nearly 3,000 were killed, and more than 6,000 wounded. We should know all this. The number of planes, the targets hit, the casualty count. But over the course of 15 years, have we forgotten? Do we remember that the planes were bound from New York to California, chosen because their full fuel loads would inflict the maximum carnage? Do we remember that hundreds of firstresponders were among the dead? Do we remember the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 who, after learning of the earlier attacks, embarked on their own suicide mission to thwart the terrorists and bring down the plane short of its intended target, believed to be either the White House or the U.S. Capitol? When the date that has become a part of our national lexicon rolls around each year, do we even think about what is it we should be remembering? We should remember the incredible heroism of the firstresponders who, instead of running away from danger, ran

toward it. During and after the attack 71 law enforcement officers and 343 firefighters were killed in the World Trade Center and on the ground in New York City. We should also remember the selfless bravery of the men and women on Flight 93, who fought back and prevented an even greater loss of life. We should remember the sac-

With 9/11 falling on a Sunday this year, it might be a good time to remember by attending a community observance, like the one held by the Wrightsville Beach Fire and Police departments. rifice of the 6,800-plus members of the U.S. military who have lost their lives in Afghanistan in Iraq since 9/11, fighting the war on terror, along with the tens of thousands who sustained combat wounds and the nearly 120,000 veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. With 9/11 falling on a Sunday this year, it might be a good time to remember by attending a community observance, like the one held by the Wrightsville Beach Fire and Police departments. The ceremony will be held at the town’s public safety building at

9:45 a.m. and is expected to last about 30 minutes. Reminders of 9/11 can be seen on any given day across the land. The tradition of playing “God Bless America” during the 7thinning stretch, started in the patriotic fervor after the attacks, continues at Major League ballparks across the land. Passengers are subject to increased security at airports thanks to the Transportation Security Administration, created after 9/11. We have a government that spies on its citizens through the Patriot Act, signed into law after 9/11. Americans accept much of it, because of our need to be safe. Or at least have the illusion of safety, because as the Boston Marathon bombing (four dead), the San Bernardino shooting (14 dead) and the Orlando nightclub shooting (49 dead) prove, not every plot can be foiled. We should always remember that there are people who hate us and are highly motivated to cause death and destruction. The 9/11 terrorists, affiliated with the jihadist predecessor to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), al-Qaida, were apparently motivated to strike in retaliation for America’s support of Israel, its involvement in the Persian Gulf War and its continued military presence in the Middle East. The ideology is radical and extreme. Its terrorist practitioners are a small minority, but it would be foolish to pretend it doesn’t exist. Fifteen years after 9/11, vigilance remains critical.

Letters to the Editor Editor’s note: The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen will consider the Charlie Graingers hot dog stand at the Thursday, Sept. 8 Board of Aldermen meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Letter to the Editor:

For the last several years, the Wrightsville Beach Art Company, owned by Jazz Undy, has provided our community with a quiet picturesque oasis of art celebrating our beautiful coast, while at the same time encouraging environmental stewardship. The Wrightsville Beach Planning Board approved hot dog stand Charlie Graingers’ request to put a store at the site currently occupied by Wrightsville Beach Art Company. It is a tragedy to see that his business is now being threatened by a franchise that is able to pay a higher rent for his space. The presence of a hot dog restaurant at that location will increase traffic, noise, and trash to that location, and the trash will certainly migrate to the

beach one block away. Trolley Stop has been specializing in hot dogs in Wrightsville Beach for 42 years and is only 2 blocks away, at a much more sensible location. As a franchise, Charlie Graingers is also not keeping with the desired ambiance of Wrightsville Beach where we endeavor to support “Mom and Pop” stores run by local people who understand our community. It is now up to the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen to make the final decision. I encourage all readers to attend that meeting and voice your support for art and environmental awareness over another business on the busy strip serving food and alcohol. It may not be the job of our board to get in the middle of business decisions; however, we need a clearer picture for the future development of the business district in Wrightsville Beach. Let’s hope our Board of Aldermen can hear our voice, and help us define and reach that vision. Walt Laughlin

Hook, Line & Sinker September fishing gets off to rough start but fish still biting By Skylar Walters

The month of September got off to a little rough start with the arrival of Tropical Storm Hermine, but the fishing doesn’t seem to have been affected. Now that Hermine has come and gone, the weather this week looks very fishable, especially if heading to deeper water is in your plans. The inshore fishing weather should also be very pleasant. Some cooler temperatures managed to also visit the area after the storm, which has lowered waters temperatures into the lower eighties, but the heat and humidity are forecast to make another appearance into the weekend. The most notable fish in the reports coming in is the red drum. Most of the larger over slot fish have been coming from the ocean, with the near shore wrecks and reefs being good spots to try, as has the

Masonboro Inlet Jetties and the lower Cape Fear River near the entrance to Bald Head Island. Flounder have also been plentiful, with lots of keeper fish being reported coming from the areas around Carolina Beach and the Cape Fear River. Areas around Wrightsville Beach are also producing keeper fish, but anglers are having to work a bit harder for them as clear water and boat traffic hinder them a little. As the conditions continue to improve through the week and into the weekend, the fishing should also continue to improve although it’s been pretty good for late summer already. As the month progresses, the fishing should only continue to get better and then the fall fishing will start to take off.

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Present Record Owners: The Estate of Juanita T. Smith c/o Gerald Lee Smith, Executor

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 pur-

chaser 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 1 and 8, 2016 018556-00187/ 16-SP-366 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 Agnes Rouse Surratt, dated December 14, 2011 and recorded on December 28,

2011 in Book No. 5608 at Page 1 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 13, 2016 at 11:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Castle Hayne, County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.. Address of property: 38 Arlene Dr, Castle Hayne, NC 28429 Tax Parcel ID: 011-000

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Present Record Owners: Agnes Rouse Surratt 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 1 and 8, 2016 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 423 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Isaac J. Brunson and Sakae Brunson to Donald P. Eggleston, Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of February, 2013, and recorded in Book 5716, Page 726, 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 13, 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 80 in Section 3, of EAGLES NEST SUBDIVISION, as the same is shown on map of Section 3 of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 22 at Page 32 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 3428 Sparrow Hawk Court, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of 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

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LEGAL NOTICES 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.

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.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

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.

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.

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: 1181673 (FC.FAY) September 1 and 8, 2016 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:

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

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 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 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 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 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 Executrix’ Notice The undersigned, having qualified as Executrix of the estate of James D. Hargrove, deceased, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 1st day of December, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 18th day of August, 2016. Shirley D. Hargrove, Executrix 119 Pine Cone Road Wilmington, NC 28409 August 18 and 25, and September 1 and 8, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Catherine E. Burney. late, of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them in care of the undersigned at 2721 Shandy Lane, Wilmington, NC 28409 on or before November 25, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of August, 2016. Louis A. Burney, Jr. Executor of the Estate of Catherine E. Burney Jerry A. Mannen, Jr. YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 08/25/2016; 09/01/2016; 09/08/2016 and 09/15/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Linda L. Linares. late, of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons,

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firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them in care of the undersigned at 5318 Great Wagon Road, Charlotte, NC 28215 on or before November 25, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of August, 2016. Lynne F. Kannaly Executrix of the Estate of Linda L. Linares Douglas A. Fox YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 08/25/2016; 09/01/2016; 09/08/2016 and 09/15/2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of William Douglas Lewis, deceased, are notified to present the same to Samuel Lewis, Executor of the Estate of William Douglas Lewis, to the address listed below on or before November 24, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said estate are asked to make immediate payment. This the 25th day of August, 2016. c/o Andrew Olsen, Attorney Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog, LLP Attorney for the Estate of William Douglas Lewis 319 N. 3rd Street, Suite 300 Wilmington, NC 28401 August 25, September 1, 8 and 15, 2016 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

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

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 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

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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

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