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By Terry Lane reconsidering the parking rate. Staff Writer Mills said his focus for the town was to continue improving The 2019 race for Mayor of its infrastructure and boosting its Wrightsville Beach race pits an savings for beach sand funding experienced member of the board and hurricane preparedness. of alderman who One of the has been preparing accomplishments for the role against a that Mills touted political newcomer during his tenure who wants to press on the board of the town on issues aldermen was the of fairness, transpar- building of a size- ency, hospitality and able reserve fund, accessibility that he some of which says hurt its local could be used to reputation. provide a local While attorney match for beach Greg Buscemi Darryl Mills renourishment acknowledges he funding. doesn’t have as much experience, With $10 million in the general he said he wanted there to be at fund, about $5 million so far is least one challenger to Darryl set aside for a “sand fund” for Mills, who has been on the board beach renourishment. Weekend’s Surf Fest starts two weeks of for eight years and “We’ve been was elected by the able to do that surf events in Wrightsville Beach board as mayor pro without raising tem, to fulfill may- our town’s tax oral duties if called rates,” Mills said. O’Neill/Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest the park, combining local musicians, arts, crafts, and family activities. upon. “We all feel good “It’s one of the best side events of the Festival,” said Beach. "We have “I was really hop- about that.” August 16-18 the North Carolina Aquarium bringing their mobile truck with tanks ing that someone Mills, a lawyer Surfers Healing on board to educate the kids at the festival. Should be really cool." else would run,” operating a pri- August 19 Music and Art Fest proceeds will benefit the nonprofits Hope Buscemi said, not- vate practice, was from Helen and the Surf Club at the University of North Carolina at ing he paid a $10 first elected to Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic Wilmington. fee to file for the the Wrightsville August 23-25 “Reef will partner with Surfrider Foundation to keep the beach election on the last Beach Board of clean during Surf Fest," said Beach. "They’re also planning to bring Greg Buscemi day before registra- Aldermen in 2011 Three headline surf events return to Wrightsville Beach in a span in Evan Geiselman, a team rider and world-class surfer.” tion ended. “If you take public and re-elected in 2015. If he wins of ten days in August. Next up on Aug. 19th is Surfers Healing, an organization dedicated office, there should be at least the mayoral race, he will serve a First, Aug. 16-18, one of the largest surf contests on the East to enriching the lives of those with autism by exposing them to the one vote cast in your favor.” two-year term. Prior to his elec- – the 14th annual O’Neill/Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest. The Surf experience of . Surfers Healing is celebrating twenty-two years Arguing that local leaders tion as an alderman, Mills served Fest attracts 200 professionals and amateurs from Florida to Rhode of providing camps at no cost to children in Australia, New Zealand, should make more effort to rep- on the town’s planning board. He Island, with some of the pros flying in from , Barbados, Mexico, and the United States. resent tourists as well as locals, is also a member of the execu- Puerto Rico, Ecuador, and Hawaii. Izzy Paskowitz, a professional surfer and father of Isaiah, a child as well as be more transparent, tive board of the Cape Fear Boy “You have so many good athletes that show up, and a different set with autism, is the founder of Surfers Healing. When Isaiah was five, Buscemi said as mayor he wanted Scouts and a member of the of circumstances every year as far as waves and the conditions,” said Izzy discovered the power of surf therapy for his child, inspiring him to take a fresh look at issues he board of directors for Cape Fear Beach. "I'm super excited about the forecast for fun surf." to start a camp for children with autism. said would make the beach Hospice. O’Neill/Sweetwater also presents Saturday’s Music and Art Fest in “I wanted to do something to give back,” said Paskowitz, in a more accommodating, including For his part, Buscemi has never West Nile Virus found in local mosquito Wrightsville Beach Museum of History Recent testing of local mosquitoes confirmed one The young, old and immunocompromised are at Accepted For Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition positive sample of West Nile Virus in New Hanover highest risk of contracting West Nile Virus. There County. One mosquito pool in a trap near Greenville are usually no symptoms in most people who “Water/Ways” and Stories: YES Program Loop Road tested positive for the virus. The public become infected with West Nile Virus and most should not be alarmed, but should be vigilant in people recover completely. About 1 in 5 people who protecting themselves from mosquito bites. are infected will develop a fever with other symp- Nearly eleven months after New Hanover County Public Health’s Vector toms such as headache, body aches, joint pains, Hurricane Florence first reached Control division monitors mosquito the Wrightsville Beach shore in activity throughout the county, includ- September 2018, the Wrightsville ing coastal areas, and helps control the Beach Museum of History mosquito population through active (WBMH) has been selected to surveillance, community education, receive two Smithsonian pro- larviciding to target larvae and breed- grams related to the impact of ing sites, and mosquito spraying with water on communities and cul- EPA-registered pesticide. ture. In cooperation with the “While human incidence of West Nile NC Humanities Council, the Virus is rare, it is a dangerous disease WBMH will host “Water/Ways”, with no cure or vaccine for people, so a traveling exhibition from the residents should protect themselves by Smithsonian’s Museum on Main preventing mosquito bites,” said Public Street (MoMS) program, from Health Director Phillip Tarte. “Use December 4th, 2020 through EPA approved insect repellent, wear January 18th, 2021. “Water/ long sleeves and pants and limit outdoor activity vomiting, diarrhea or rash. Less than one percent Ways” will explore water’s effect Street program—a national/state/ cultural organizations, “Water/ at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are known to of people who are infected will develop a serious on human land use and thus its local partnership to bring exhi- Ways” will serve as a commu- be most active.” neurological illness like encephalitis or meningitis impact on culture, agriculture, bitions and programs to rural nity meeting place to convene Vector Control will continue monitoring activities (inflammation of the brain or surrounding tissues). politics, and economic planning. cultural organizations—the conversations about water’s throughout the county, and is increasing surveil- The symptoms of neurological illness can include WBMH is one of only six sites in “Water/Ways” exhibit will be impact on American culture. lance and control in the area of Greenville Loop headache, high fever, neck stiffness, disorientation, North Carolina selected for this hosted in Burnsville and then With the support and guidance Road. Spraying along Greenville Loop Road will coma, tremors, seizures or paralysis. exhibit. Programming for both move through the Franklin, Wake of state humanities councils, take place Tuesday, August 13 beginning at 6 p.m., Preventing Mosquito-borne Illness “Water/Ways” and Stories: YES Forest, Washington, Wrightsville these towns will develop com- weather permitting. Use EPA registered mosquito repellent that con- will be coordinated with local Beach, and Graham commu- plementary exhibits, host public To report mosquito activity or concerns, and sign tains DEET (or equivalent) when outside. Use partners to expand community nities through the 2020-2021 programs and facilitate educa- up for spraying alerts, visit PublicHealth.NHCgov. caution when applying to children. participation and impact. years. Designed for small- tional initiatives to raise people’s com and click “mosquito control.” Reduce time spent outdoors, especially dawn, As part of the Museum on Main town museums, libraries and understanding about what water About West Nile Virus dusk and early evening, when mosquitoes are most

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Group encouraging restraurants to ‘skip the straw’

In an effort to reduce , own- Wrightsville Beach, was officially recognized as ers and managers of certified Ocean Friendly the first certified Ocean Friendly Establishment Establishments have agreed to reduce plastic and has been a forerunner in sustainable business waste in their businesses by only serving straws practices ever since. Currently, there are over 100 upon request. As an individual, one small way to certified OFEs in the Cape Fear Region alone. make a big impact is to skip the straw when order- Please visit https://www.plasticoceanproject.org/ ing a beverage. Many of the OFEs incorporate ocean-friendly-establishments.html to view the additional methods of protecting our environ- complete list. ment and have earned a higher status for their Rx Restaurant and Bar is another exemplary, efforts, with a 5-star rating being the top-level certified 5-star OFE located near downtown certification. Wilm-ington. According to owner, James Doss, The Ocean Friendly Establishment campaign “ (Rx) is passionately committed to protecting our was launched out of concern about the overwhel- en-vironment by employing sustainable practices, ming amount of plastics polluting the Earth. which is why we support sustainable fishing and Researchers have predicted there will be more agriculture as well as OFE’s mission to reduce plas-tic in the ocean than fish by the year 2050. plastic pollution.” Ginger Taylor, a sea turtle volunteer, has been Locally, OFE is proudly sponsored by Plastic picking up beach litter and organizing beach Ocean Project and the Cape Fear Surfrider cleanups since 2009. Taylor noticed just how Chapter and has partnered with the North many straws she was finding on one stretch of Carolina Aquariums, Keep Brunswick County beach. “Straws have been a huge concern for me Beautiful, Coastal Water Watch and Crystal Coast ever since, because we find so many and be-cause WaterKeeper. it seems like such an easy item to eliminate from For additional information, email Ginger Taylor the ever growing plastic pollution prob-lem,” says at [email protected]. Taylor. In 2015, Blockade Runner Resort, located in

means cultur- community. The program engages kids with n MUSEUM Continued from Page 1 ally, socially and regional history and contemporary local issues, spiritually in their while providing an opportunity to use profes- own community. sional equipment and learn real-world skills. Youth The museum’s proposal included support letters projects will be displayed locally and their digital from NC Maritime Museum/Southport, UNCW stories will be shared on Museum on Main Street’s Randall Library, Cape Fear Museum, NC Coastal website at https://museumonmainstreet.org/. Part of Federation, Surfrider Foundation, and Cape Fear Stories: YES funding will provide the WBMHwith Community College Library, all of whom will coor- permanent equipment to be used for education dur- dinate outreach associated with the exhibit. ing and after the end of the program. Stories: YES As a result of being selected as one of six commu- will run from October 2019 through Spring 2020. nities to host the “Water/Ways” exhibit, the WBMH In January of 2018, the 1924 qualified to apply for the Smithsonian’s Stories Ewing-Bordeaux cottage was relocated to the from Main Street: Youth Engagement and Skill- Wrightsville Beach Historic Square to become a building Program. The Museum was selected to part of theWBMH campus and preservation efforts. be one of twenty participants in the country for the Without this newly-acquired space, WBMH would 2020 Stories: YES. WBMH will work with students not have met the requirements to apply for the from Pender County Communities in Schools on “Water/Ways” traveling exhibit and thus able to this project, exploring and recording their experi- send in a proposal for the Stories: YES program. ences during and after Hurricane Florence in their The Ewing-Bordeaux cottage is scheduled to open heavily-impacted community. to the public in the fall of 2019. Stories: YES participants weave national narratives from the exhibition into the history of their own hometown by conducting research and interviews to create a project highlighting their

n SURF recent interview coming from North Carolina, South Carolina, Continued from Page 1 on Boston public Virginia, Georgia, and Florida. radio, WBUR. “I “Young girls are competing in increasing num- am so grateful for the gift that he’s [Isaiah] given me. bers,” said Pickett. “Surfing is now in the 2020 I have the most unique life, and I get to share that Olympics in Japan, with each country represented with thousands of people. I love my autism family.” by female and male surfers.” Wrapping the trio of surf events Aug. 23-25 is Blockade Runner Beach Resort, a short walk on the 7th annual Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic, the beach to each of these events, is a supporter and open to lady surfers of all ages. Competitors include host hotel for Surfers Healing and the Wrightsville teenie-wahines, amateurs, and professionals. Beach Wahine Classic. “There are only a handful of surf competitions One itinerary update for the O'Neill/Sweetwater on the East Coast for ladies,” said Jo Pickett, Event Pro-Am Surf Fest: "Due to unexpected schedul- Organizer. “The Wahine Classic at Wrightsville ing conflicts, the Red Bull Tow At for 2019 has Beach is recognized as one of the major events. been canceled," said Brad Beach, Event Manager. The Classic offers a fun weekend at the beach for "However, Red Bull and we are working together the family, and the athletes enjoy the surfing com- to make this happen in 2020 at Wrightsville Beach." petition and building camaraderie.” Click for event links, photos, interviews, and press Pickett expects 90 to 100 surfers, with most archive

n MOSQUITO Continued from Page 1 active. Wear light-colored long pants and long-sleeved shirts. Install or repair screens on windows and doors, and use air conditioning if possible. “Tip and Toss” to reduce mosquito breeding by emptying standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet water dishes, discarded tires and birdbaths at least twice a week. Find more mosquito prevention tips and information on the New Hanover County Public Health web- 910.839.3103 · 1610 Pavillion Place · watermansbrewing.com site and learn more about West Nile Virus on the CDC website.

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Hyper-Partisan Gerrymandering And More than 1,700 projects are included in the and are not re-evaluated when a new plan is devel- N.C. Department of Transportation’s final draft of oped. Projects in the final four years of each plan Separation Of Powers Can't Co-Exist its 2020-2029 Statewide 10-Year Transportation are prioritized again based on technical data, as well Plan, which was released this week. The draft STIP as input from local officials and residents. includes projects across all transportation modes The overall statewide list includes 1,319 highway Opinion and in every county in the state. projects, 86 aviation, 234 bike and pedestrian, six The complete draft STIP list can be found on the ferry, 23 public transit and 50 rail projects selected B y G o v e r n o r s J a m e s G. M a rt i n , J a m e s B. H u n t , J r ., NCDOT website. on statewide, regional and division levels. The proj- M i c h a e l F. E a s l e y , a n d B e v e r ly E. P e r d u e In Division 3, which includes Sampson, Duplin, ects were prioritized based on technical data as well Onslow, Pender, Brunswick and New Hanover as input from local officials and residents. After 36 consecutive years of governing the sectarian interests of the party leaders who draw counties, there are 137 projects. Among the Included in the draft STIP plan are more than 200 great State of North Carolina, we have gained a their district lines and the very small number of improvements planned are: projects worth about $2.5 billion that are expected perspective that few will ever experience. Although voters who are most likely to vote in primary elec- • Construct the northern section of the to be awarded in fiscal year 2019-2020. our policies and political viewpoints often differ, tions. These legislators have no real choice but to Hampstead Bypass begin in 2020; and The draft plan includes 385 changes in high- today we stand united on a matter that has critical pursue hyper-partisan agendas without regard for • Widen N.C. 24 to four lanes, mostly east way projects from the initial draft STIP. Some importance to the constitutional democracy of our the separation of powers. And today’s gerryman- of U.S. 421, from U.S. 421 to Cecil Odie Road. are new projects, while others have had schedule state. On Wednesday, we joined together in filing an ders are impervious to the measures that constrained Construction to begin in early 2020. adjustments. amici curiae brief in Wake County Superior Court these partisan forces and kept our government on The department's 10-year transportation plan is The Board of Transportation is expected to con- in support of the plaintiffs in Common Cause v. track in the past. By design, partisan gerrymander- updated every two years. Projects scheduled in the sider final approval of the draft plan at its September Lewis. Our brief urges the state courts to end North ing impedes the voters from exerting their will and first six years of the plan are considered committed meeting. Carolina's partisan gerrymandering. rooting out partisanship in the voting booth. And We know first-hand that state government works at the extreme, partisan gerrymandering licenses a N.C. Drone Summit Showcases Future of Transportation best when it works together. We also understand legislative super-majority to pursue its most zealous the importance of representing the entire state as impulses, trampling any other branch that stands GREENSBORO – The N.C. Drone Summit and needle toward the future.” its chief executive. When the executive and legisla- in its way. Flight Expo returned to Greensboro this week, This was the second year for the drone sum- tive branches communicate and cooperate, they can The advancement of technology and the sophis- bringing larger crowds and more hands-on experi- mit. Last year’s event attracted about 300 people develop creative solutions for the tough problems tication of computer modeling means mapmakers ences than before. to Greensboro. more people attended this year’s that our State faces, and they can reach common can draw gerrymanders with enough precision to More than 500 people from around the world event, which featured a few new attractions. In addi- ground solutions on the issues that might otherwise make them unbreakable in all but the most extreme attended over three days, sharing their expertise and tion to outdoor flight demonstrations, organizers divide us. circumstances. And add to it the explosion of big getting the chance to network with and learn from this year added indoor technology demonstrations. Throughout our terms, we all experienced highs data, mapmakers can apply their increasingly others in the drone industry. The summit featured a The indoor demonstrations showcased cutting-edge and lows in the functioning of state government. sophisticated tools using granular information about full schedule of flight demonstrations, informative hardware and software that improve data collec- The highs came when members of different political voters which allows them to predict and control talks, panel discussions and exhibitions. tion and analysis, mission planning and more. The parties worked together to move our State forward, election outcomes with pinpoint accuracy. These The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division UnmannedUp startup competition gave new drone and when all three branches respected the separation tools and technologies allow either party to draw of Aviation helps host the summit to showcase the businesses a chance to showcase their products, of powers at the core of our constitutional system. super-majorities, which allows the legislature to run present and future of the drone industry, and pro- meet investors and compete for a space at next The lows came when progress took a back seat to roughshod over the other two branches of govern- mote safe usage of drones. year’s summit. Also new this year, 50 students partisanship, and when the legislature sought to ment. Regardless of party in control, our separation “Drones are the way of the future, and the NCDOT from North Carolina middle and high schools had expand its own power at the expense of the voter. of powers cannot survive with a hyper-partisan ger- wants to help businesses, government agencies and an opportunity to see the exhibits and hear some Over the past decade or more, the North Carolina rymandered legislature. It is up to the courts to end others learn how they can use this emerging technol- of the speakers. Students attended a few sessions General Assembly has taken drastic measures to partisan gerrymandering and preserve the separation ogy to further their missions,” said N.C. Board of on how to get involved with drones, aerospace and limit or eliminate the powers of the Governor, of powers. Time is critical. We urge the Court to Transportation Chairman Mike Fox. “This confer- other science and math-related fields. regardless of which party was in power. Legislators exercise its constitutional authority to end partisan ence is our chance to come together and move the took 1200 appointments from the Governor, gerrymandering now, so that the remedy is imple- required legislative approval of the Governor's mented before the next general election, through an cabinet members, and eliminated the Governor's open, transparent, and non-partisan process. ability to appoint trustees to the University of North The effects of hyper-partisan gerrymandering Lumina News Carolina system. They also tried to get amend- show up today in unforeseen super-majorities ments to the state's constitution to give lawmakers that have sought to kidnap power from the other A publication of: Lumina Media LLC (ISSN 1937-9994) (USPS 025-292) the power to determine who serves on an election branches of government and appropriate them to Known office of publication: 530 Causeway Drive, Suite A2, Wrightsville Beach, N.C. 28480 board and to allow the legislature to make judicial themselves. That is why we fought those proposed Address all correspondence to: Lumina News, P.O. Box 869, Wrightsville Beach, N.C. 28480 Phone: (910) 719-9180 • E-mail: [email protected] appointments. We vigorously fought those two constitutional amendments last year. These power amendments. Fortunately, voters rejected them at grabs by the legislature will not stop regardless PUBLISHER/EDITORIAL the ballot box. which party is in power. If the legislature will not Terry Lane Today, partisan rancor and legislative attacks on fix this problem, then the courts must act in order the other branches are the new normal. The reason to protect the powers of the Judicial and Executive Lumina News is partisan gerrymandering. Increasingly sophisti- branches of government as established by our Since 2002, Lumina News has illuminated Wrightsville Beach with award-winning news, beautiful photography and insightful views of life on Wrightsville Beach. Lumina News is published weekly and is distributed to the public on and around Wrightsville Beach. Printed circulation 1,500. www.luminanews. cated gerrymanders produce increasingly partisan constitution. com. legislators — legislators who are beholden to the

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE File No. 17-SP-645 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 314 Walnut Street, Suite 100 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA c/o Carter & Carter, P.A. New Hanover County, North Wilmington, NC 28401-4160 COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER 408 Market Street EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Carolina Having qualified as www.atlanticcoastlaw.com IN THE GENERAL COURT OF Wilmington, NC 28401 File No. 19-SP-0274 Executor of the Estate of Lynda JUSTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA New Hanover County, North E. Thomson, late of New Hano- Under and by virtue of the Dec- August 15, 22, 29, BEFORE THE CLERK OF COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER James Oliver Carter Carolina ver County, North Carolina, the laration recorded in Book 4938, September 5, 2019 SUPERIOR COURT IN THE GENERAL COURT OF CARTER & CARTER, undersigned do hereby notify Page 1603, New Hanover County JUSTICE Attorneys all persons, firms and corpora- Under and by virtue of the Dec- Register of Deeds, and the pro- The undersigned having qualified BEFORE THE CLERK OF 408 Market Street visions of Chapter 47C of the tions having claims against the as Executor of the Estate of Wilmington, N. C. 28401 laration recorded in Book 2580, NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT North Carolina General Statutes, estate of said decedent to exhibit Mildred B. Hess (Deceased) of Page 856, and Book 2691, Page them to the undersigned c/o J.C. and because of the Respondents’ Having qualified as Co-Execu- New Hanover County, North Caro- The undersigned having quali- July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2019 224, New Hanover County Reg- Hearne, II, 265 Racine Drive, Suite failure to pay assessments duly tors of the Estate of Benjamin lina, does hereby notify all persons fied as Executrix of the Estate of ister of Deeds, and the provi- 104, Wilmington, North Carolina assessed by The Village of Kim- C. Kays, late of New Hanover having claims against said estate Ernest R. Smith (Deceased) of sions of Chapter 47F of the North 28403, on or before the 15th day NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND berly Unit Owners Association, County, North Carolina, the to present them to the under- New Hanover County, North Caro- Carolina General Statutes, and of November, 2019, or this notice DEBTORS Inc. (“Association”) as shown by undersigned do hereby notify all signed at the address shown lina, does hereby notify all persons because of the Respondent’s will be pleaded in bar of their the Claim of Lien for Assessments person, firms and corporations below on or before the 7th day of having claims against said estate NEW HANOVER COUNTY failure to pay assessments duly recovery. All persons, firms and filed on September 9, 2016, File having claims against the estate of November 2019, or this notice will to present them to the under- ESTATE FILE NO. 19-E-791 assessed by Marymount Town- corporations indebted to the said No. 16-M-1075, in the Office of said decedent to exhibit them to be pleaded in bar of their recov- signed at the address shown homes HOA, Inc. (“Association”) estate will please make immediate the New Hanover County Clerk the undersigned, c/o Jill L. Peters ery. All persons indebted to said below on or before the 24th day Having qualified as Executrix as shown by the Claim of Lien payment to the undersigned. for Assessments filed on April of Superior Court, and pursuant Kaess, Post Office Box 4548, Wilm- estate will please make immediate of October 2019, or this notice will of the Estate of JUDITH ANN to an Order Allowing Foreclosure ington, North Carolina 28406, on payment to the undersigned. be pleaded in bar of their recov- SNIPES, deceased, late of New 10, 2017, File No. 17-M-331, in This the 15th day of August, 2019. the Office of the New Hanover of Claim of Lien for Assessments or before the 15th day of Novem- ery. All persons indebted to said Hanover County, North Carolina, entered by the New Hanover ber, 2019 or this notice will be This is the 8th day of estate will please make immediate the undersigned hereby notifies County Clerk of Superior Court, Alan D. Thomson, Executor of the County Clerk of Court on June pleaded in bar of their recovery. August 2019. payment to the undersigned. all persons, firms and corporations and pursuant to an Order Allow- Estate of Lynda E. Thomson 19, 2019, the undersigned Trust- All persons, firms and corpora- having claims against said Estate ing Foreclosure of Claim of Lien c/o J.C. Hearne, II ee will expose for public sale at tions indebted to the said estate David Brooks, Executor This is the 25th day of to present them, duly verified, to for Assessments entered by 265 Racine Drive, Suite 104 auction, to the highest bidder for will please make immediate pay- 3211 Arthur Court July 2019. the undersigned’s attorney, Ran- the New Hanover County Clerk Wilmington, NC 28403 of Court on July 10, 2019, the cash, at 12:00 Noon on the 21st ment to the undersigned. Raleigh, N.C. 27607 dall S. Hoose, Jr., ATLANTIC COAST undersigned Trustee will expose day of August 2019, at the Court- Terry L. Reale, LAW, 314 Walnut Street, Suite 100, house door, New Hanover Coun- This the 15th day of August, 2019. August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 Executrix Wilmington, NC 28401-4160, on for public sale at auction, to the August 15, 22, 29, ty Judicial Building, 316 Princess 208 Mariel Way or before the 28th day of October, highest bidder for cash, at 10:30 September 5, 2019 a.m. on the 21st day of August Street, Wilmington, North Car- Charles Richard Kays and Benja- Charleston, WV 25311 2019 (which date is at least three 2019, at the Courthouse door, olina, the following property min Thomas Kays, EXECUTOR’S NOTICE (3) months from the date of the New Hanover County Judicial (including any improvements NOTICE TO CREDITORS Co-Executors of the Estate of Ben- July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2019 first publication of this notice), STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Building, 316 Princess Street, thereon) located in New Hanover jamin C. Kays or this notice will be pleaded in Having qualified as Administra- COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER Wilmington, North Carolina, County, North Carolina: bar of their recovery. All persons, tor of the ESTATE OF SHEILA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE the following property (includ- Jill L. Peters Kaess firms and corporations indebted BEING a unit ownership in real JEAN FAIRCLOTH deceased of JUSTICE TO CREDITORS ing any improvements thereon) Lee Kaess, PLLC to said Estate will please make property pursuant to Chapter Wilmington, New Hanover Coun- BEFORE THE CLERK OF located in New Hanover County, P. O. Box 4548 Charles Ennis Smith Estate immediate settlement with the 47-C of the General Statutes of ty, North Carolina, this is to notify SUPERIOR COURT North Carolina: Wilmington, NC 28406 New Hanover County Clerk of undersigned. North Carolina and being known all persons having claims against and designated as Unit 4530 of Superior Court BEING all of Lot 9 as shown on said estate to present them to August 15, 22, 29, The undersigned having qualified This the 25th day of July, 2019. Kimberly Apartments as shown Estate File #19-E-879 a map of Phase 6, Marymount the undersigned on or before the September 5, 2019 as Executor of the Estate of San- on Condominium Plat recorded 18th day of November 2019 or dra E. Ripley (Deceased) of New at Marsh Oaks “A Townhouse All persons having claims against TOMALA J. SPILLERS, in Plat Book 15, Pages 138 and this Notice will be plead in bar of Hanover County, North Carolina, Development,” recorded in Map the ESTATE OF CHARLES ENNIS Executrix of the Estate of JUDITH 139, New Hanover County Reg- their recovery. EXECUTOR’S NOTICE does hereby notify all persons Book 39, Page 225, of the New SMITH, deceased, of New Hano- ANN SNIPES istry, reference to which is here- having claims against said estate Hanover County Registry, refer- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ver County, are hereby notified by made for a more particular All persons indebted to said to present them to the under- ence to said map being here- COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER to file their claim with the under- Randall S. Hoose, Jr., description. Estate, please make immediate signed at the address shown by made for a more particular IN THE GENERAL COURT OF signed Executrix of said estate on Attorney payment. below on or before the 31st day description. Also commonly known as 4530 JUSTICE or before November 1, 2019 or ATLANTIC COAST LAW of October 2019, or this notice will Kimberly Way, Wilmington, Claims should be presented BEFORE THE CLERK OF this notice will be pleaded as a bar 314 Walnut Street, Suite 100 Also commonly known as 7744 be pleaded in bar of their recov- North Carolina 28403-2967. or paid in behalf of the under- SUPERIOR COURT to any recovery. Persons indebted Wilmington, NC 28401-4160 Marymount Drive, Wilmington, ery. All persons indebted to said signed at 311 Okeechobee Road, to the estate are asked to pay that www.atlanticcoastlaw.com North Carolina 28411-8701. estate will please make immediate The record owners of the above- Wilmngton NC 28412 The undersigned having qualified amount to the Executrix. payment to the undersigned. The record owner of the above- described real property as as Executor of the Estate of James July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2019 This the 15th day of August, described real property as reflected by the records of the J. Donovan (Deceased) of New Date: July 25, 2019 2019. This is the 1st day of reflected by the records of the New Hanover County Register of Hanover County, North Carolina, Deeds ten (10) days prior to post- August 2019. New Hanover County Register of JACK P WISSMAN JR, does hereby notify all persons Carolyn B. Smith, Executrix Deeds ten (10) days prior to post- ing the Notice are Sayori Baldwin having claims against said estate ADMINISTRATOR Allison Willson, Executor ing the Notice is Kathryn Allen and husband, Arnold T. Baldwin. to present them to the under- ESTATE OF SHEILA JEAN FAIR- 309 Lansdowne Road Page. signed at the address shown aChurch Services NEAR THE BEACH The above-described prop- CLOTH Wilmington, N.C. 28409 below on or before the 7th day of The above-described property erty will be sold “AS IS, WHERE LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK IS,” and is subject to any and November 2019, or this notice will will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” and James A. MacDonald August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) all superior mortgages, deeds of be pleaded in bar of their recov- is subject to any and all superior The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC trust, liens, judgments, unpaid ery. All persons indebted to said Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite taxes, easements, conditions, estate will please make immediate NOTICE TO CREDITORS 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 judgments, unpaid taxes, ease- 102 restrictions, and other matters payment to the undersigned. www.littlechapel.org ments, conditions, restrictions, Wilmington, NC 28403 Having qualified as Administrator of record, including, but not lim- and other matters of record. This is the 8th day of of the Estate of Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m. ited to, Deed of Trust recorded Raymond S. Pizzo, late of New Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m. The successful bidder will be in Book 5216, Page 2648, of the August 2019. August 15, 22, 29, Hanover County, North Carolina, required to deposit with the New Hanover County Register of Nursery provided. September 5, 2019 David J. Donovan, Executor the undersigned does hereby Trustee immediately upon the Deeds. notify all person, firms and corpo- conclusion of the sale a cash 146 Steinbright Dr. BETH SIMCHA MESSIANIC JEWISH CON- The successful bidder will be Collegeville, PA 19426 rations having claims against the deposit of five percent (5%) of estate of said decedent to exhibit GREGATION the amount of the bid or Seven required to deposit with the NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trustee immediately upon the August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 them to the undersigned, c/o Jill Congregational Leader/ Rabbi Marty Schilsky Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), L. Peters Kaess, Post Office Box whichever is greater. Any suc- conclusion of the sale a cash Having qualified as Executrix of 7957 Market St. deposit of five percent (5%) of the ESTATE OF THOMAS J HIG- 4548, Wilmington, North Carolina cessful bidder shall be required 28406, on or before the 31st day Wilmington, N.C. 28411 the amount of the bid or Seven GINS deceased of Wilmington, EXECUTOR’S NOTICE to tender the full purchase price of October, 2019 or this notice will 910-681-0117 so bid in cash or certified check Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), New Hanover County, North Car- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA be pleaded in bar of their recov- Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the time the Trustee tenders a whichever is greater. Any suc- olina, this is to notify all persons COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER ery. All persons, firms and corpo- deed for the property. If for any cessful bidder shall be required having claims against said estate IN THE GENERAL COURT OF rations indebted to the said estate reason the Trustee does not ten- to tender the full purchase price to present them to the under- WRIGHTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST JUSTICE will please make immediate pay- der a deed for the property, the so bid in cash or certified check signed on or before the 18th day BEFORE THE CLERK OF ment to the undersigned. CHURCH successful bidder’s sole remedy at the time the Trustee tenders a of November 2019 or this Notice SUPERIOR COURT Doug Lain, senior pastor shall be a return of the deposit. deed for the property. If for any will be plead in bar of their recov- reason the Trustee does not ten- ery. This the 1st day of August, 2019. 4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471 To the extent this sale involves der a deed for the property, the The undersigned having qualified Worship Services: 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 a.m., 6 p.m. All persons indebted to said Barbara Pizzo, Administrator of residential property with less successful bidder’s sole remedy as Executor of the Estate of Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. than fifteen (15) units, you are shall be a return of the deposit. Estate, please make immediate Madeline Bergeman Strickland the Estate of Raymond S. Pizzo hereby notified of the following: payment. (Deceased) of New Hanover Jill L. Peters Kaess To the extent this sale involves County, North Carolina, does Lee Kaess, PLLC ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH Claims should be presented or (a) An order for possession of the residential property with less hereby notify all persons having P. O. Box 4548 paid in behalf of the undersigned Rev. Trent Watts property may be issued pursuant than fifteen (15) units, you are claims against said estate to pre- Wilmington, NC 28406 at 2002 Pinercrest Drive #240, 209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471 to § 45-21.29 of the North Caro- hereby notified of the following: sent them to the undersigned at Santa Rosa CA 95403 Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., lina General Statutes in favor of the address shown below on or August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 (a) An order for possession of the the purchaser and against the before the 7th day of November Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., property may be issued pursuant This the 15th day of August, 2019. party or parties in possession by 2019, or this notice will be plead- to § 45-21.29 of the North Caro- EXECUTOR’S NOTICE the Clerk of Superior Court of the ed in bar of their recovery. All per- lina General Statutes in favor of MAUREEN A MAURO, WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH county in which the property is sons indebted to said estate will STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA the purchaser and against the EXECUTRIX John McIntyre, senior pastor sold; and please make immediate payment COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER party or parties in possession by ESTATE OF THOMAS J HIGGINS to the undersigned. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 (b) Any person who occupies the Clerk of Superior Court of the JUSTICE Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m. the property pursuant to a rent- county in which the property is James A. MacDonald This is the 8th day of BEFORE THE CLERK OF al agreement entered into or sold; and The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC Sunday School for all ages: 10:10-11 a.m. August 2019. SUPERIOR COURT renewed on or after October 1, 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite Contemporary Service: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m 2007, may, after receiving the (b) Any person who occupies 102 William Strickland, Executor The undersigned having qualified Notice of Sale, terminate the the property pursuant to a rent- Wilmington, NC 28403 101 North Ocean Avenue as Executor of the Estate of Bri- ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH rental agreement by providing al agreement entered into or Freeport, N.Y. 11520 gitte Kunz Harris (Deceased) of Father Patrick A. Keane written notice of the termination renewed on or after October 1, August 15, 22, 29, New Hanover County, North Caro- to the landlord, to be effective 2007, may, after receiving the September 5, 2019 1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 lina, does hereby notify all persons on a date stated in the notice Notice of Sale, terminate the Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m. rental agreement by providing having claims against said estate that is at least ten (10) days, but NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., written notice of the termination to present them to the under- not more than ninety (90) days, DEBTORS to the landlord, to be effective EXECUTOR’S NOTICE signed at the address shown 1:30 p.m. en Español after the sale date contained in NEW HANOVER COUNTY on a date stated in the notice below on or before the 31st day Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m. the Notice of Sale, provided that ESTATE FILE NO. 19-E-980 that is at least ten (10) days, but STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA of October 2019, or this notice will Tuesday Masses: 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. the mortgagor has not cured the COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER not more than ninety (90) days, Having qualified as Ancillary be pleaded in bar of their recov- default at the time the tenant IN THE GENERAL COURT OF Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m. after the sale date contained in Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate ery. All persons indebted to said provides notice of termination. JUSTICE Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. the Notice of Sale, provided that of PATRICIA J. YOUNG a/k/a estate will please make immediate Upon termination of a rental BEFORE THE CLERK OF the mortgagor has not cured the PATRICIA JUSTINE YOUNG, payment to the undersigned. Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m. agreement, the tenant is liable SUPERIOR COURT for rent due under the rental default at the time the tenant deceased, late of Suffolk Coun- followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m. provides notice of termination. ty, New York, the undersigned This is the 1st day of agreement prorated to the effec- The undersigned having qualified Upon termination of a rental hereby notifies all persons, firms August 2019. tive date of the termination. as Executor of the Estate of ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND agreement, the tenant is liable and corporations having claims Johnny Ray Sinclair (Deceased) EPISCOPAL THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COL- for rent due under the rental against said Estate to present Linda Diane Hollifield-Scott of New Hanover County, North LECT A DEBT. THE UNDER- agreement prorated to the effec- them, duly verified, to the under- AKA Linda Diane Scott, Executor The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector Carolina, does hereby notify all SIGNED IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. tive date of the termination. signed’s attorney, Randall S. 1846 Loganberry Road 101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034 persons having claims against ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED Hoose, Jr., ATLANTIC COAST LAW, Wilmington, N.C. 28405 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT said estate to present them to Monday-Wednesday at 8:30 a.m WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- 314 Walnut Street, Suite 100, A DEBT. THE UNDERSIGNED IS A the undersigned at the address 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., Celtic Service 5:30 p.m. POSE. Wilmington, NC 28401-4160, on August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFOR- shown below on or before the or before the 18th day of Novem- This the 16th day of July 2019. MATION OBTAINED WILL BE 7th day of November 2019, or this ber, 2019 (which date is at least USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. notice will be pleaded in bar of three (3) months from the date of Bonnie M. Braudway, Trustee their recovery. All persons indebt- the first publication of this notice), N. C. State Bar No. 35183 This the 24th day of June 2019. ed to said estate will please make or this notice will be pleaded in MARSHALL, WILLIAMS & GOR- immediate payment to the under- Charles D. Meier, Trustee bar of their recovery. All persons, HAM, L.L.P. signed. 14 South Fifth Street N. C. State Bar No. 13039 firms and corporations indebted MARSHALL, WILLIAMS & GOR- to said Estate will please make Post Office Drawer 2088 This is the 8th day of HAM, L.L.P. immediate settlement with the Wilmington, NC 28402-2088 August 2019. Telephone: (910) 763-9891; Ext. 14 South Fifth Street undersigned. Post Office Drawer 2088 217 Patti Sinclair Glunt, Executor Facsimile: (910) 343-8604 Wilmington, NC 28402-2088 This the 15th day of August, 2019. Telephone: (910) 763-9891; Ext. 212 Olabelle Road E-Mail: [email protected] Burgaw, N.C. 28425 214 JANICE ANNE YOUNG, Published: August 8, 2019 & Facsimile: (910) 343-8604 Ancillary Administrator C.T.A. of August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 August 15, 2019 E-Mail: [email protected] the Estate of PATRICIA J. YOUNG a/k/a PATRICIA JUSTINE YOUNG Published: August 8, 2019 & NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE August 15, 2019 Randall S. Hoose, Jr., Attorney EXECUTOR’S NOTICE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ATLANTIC COAST LAW August 15 - August 21, 2019 Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002 5 New Hanover County to seek public-private partnership for Government Center redevelopment

At its meeting on Monday, August 12, the moved directly into the new building once it is con- building that is designed specifically for our needs, safety systems, and would save the county money New Hanover County Board of Commissioners structed, if a redevelopment moves forward. with the opportunity to add new development to the in the long run,” said Coudriet. unanimously approved a resolution for a poten- The Government Center was originally con- site. This would bring tax revenue to the county, and Requests for qualifications will be due in the tial redevelopment project of the Government structed as a shopping center in 1989 and the help us create an administrative building designed fall, after which an internal review of proposals Center, located at 230 Government Center Drive county bought and renovated the building begin- around service to our customers.” will take place. If a qualified developer is identi- in Wilmington. ning in 2002. It is currently located in a Federal The Government Center building, which is fied, Commissioners would determine next steps In the coming weeks, the county will send out Opportunity Zone, which is a community invest- 136,654 square feet, has more than 30,000 square and potentially direct staff to begin negotiations in a request for qualifications for a public-private ment tool to encourage long-term investments by feet of unused space and will require significant November or December. If a development agree- partnership to design and build a new government providing tax incentives for qualified investors. maintenance and repair investments over the next ment is reached, then a public hearing and vote by center on the current site, along with private devel- “The county has done a good job of retrofitting 30 years. Commissioners would take place. The public will opment that could include commercial, business the space for our use, but there are inefficiencies “A building designed for the county’s needs today be kept informed throughout this process. and residential uses. and unused space that exists,” said County Manager and in the future would be energy efficient, maxi- Once posted, the request for proposals can be County services would remain operational in the Chris Coudriet. “From a business perspective, mize facility usage and space, be resilient and able found at Finance.NHCgov.com. current Government Center building and would be it’s important to explore the possibility of a new to withstand storms, incorporate greater public

Drainage improvements Police Are Charging a Witness with Hinder at Williston School to & Delay in a Hit & temporarily close portion of Run Investigation 10th Street

Wilmington Police are charg- A portion of 10th ing a 21 year old man with Street will be closed hinder and delay in a hit and run starting this week investigation. Qua‘Shaun Malik while a major drain- Stukes of Wilmington is being age improvement charged after he failed to coop- project is underway erate with police in a hit and run at Williston Middle investigation at 114 Portwatch School. The closure Way. This video captured on will begin Wednesday July 25th around 1:30 pm shows and is expected to last up to four weeks. It will extend from just an Uber Eats driver in a black south of the 10th/Ann Street intersection southward approximately Nissan Altima, delivering food 400 feet to just before the southern entrance to the city’s Fit For Fun to Stukes and then backs into this and Boxing/Fitness Center. The northern entrance to the center will silver 2015 Dodge Ram pick-up be closed during this period. The southern entrance on 10th Street, truck. Stukes who is familiar accessible from Castle Street, will remain open. with the driver, is shown here in This full road closure is necessary so crews can install new drainage NCDOT Gives Update on green shorts waving at the driver pipes in a project that, when complete later this year, will alleviate and then goes back to work flooding at Williston Middle School. The $550,000 project involves Cape Fear Crossing Project inside the building. Several days re-routing drainage around the school and installing larger pipes to later the owner of the vehicle prevent flooding that has been occurring at the school. The new loca- discovers through video that his tion of the pipes will also make the system easier to access. The N.C. Department of Transportation will not continue planning and design work on the Cape truck had been hit. When police Fear Crossing highway-bridge project at this time. The department had initially considered six dif- approached Stukes to inquire ferent corridors for the project that would have connected U.S. 17 and Interstate 140 in Brunswick the identity of the driver, Stukes Wrightsville Beach Police County to U.S. 421 near the Port of Wilmington. refused to cooperate. Warrants After collecting public input at well-attended open houses and public hearings earlier this year, for Stukes have been issued. Weekly Arrest Report the NCDOT had planned to select a preferred corridor by the end of the year. Police are continuing to inves- The decision to halt efforts on this project comes after the draft State Transportation Improvement tigate this crash, however anyone TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 Plan (STIP) was released this month. In the STIP, the project did not score well enough to receive with information on the iden- • Christopher James Mazzocco, 28, was charged with possession of construction funding. tity of the Uber Eats Driver are heroin, Adderall, Xanax and drug paraphernalia, and vehicle for This project can be considered for a future transportation improvement plans, if it is submitted asked to use Text-a-Tip or call habitation. 910-343-3609. by the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. It would then be scored again • Erich Stewart Roman, 20, was charged with resisting arrest and by local transportation officials and NCDOT and compete with other projects for funding. The possession of fraudulent driver’s license. department will be releasing the next draft STIP in February 2022. • Gale Roman, 54, was charged with aiding and abetting the underage purchase of alcohol. RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SALES TRENDS Week of August 5, -August 11, 2019 SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 Single & Multi-family Homes • Jorge Manuael Ardon,18, was charged with DWI, underage driving after alcohol consumption and driving without two headlamps. Central Myrtle Pleasure All of Ogden/ Wrightsville Topsail Leland Downtown Wilmington Grove/MJ Island Hampstead Castle Hayne New Porter’s Neck Beach Island 28451- • Dania McDaniel Hamm, 41, was charged with driving while license 28401 28403- 28409- 28428- 28443 28429 Hanover 28411 28480 28445 28479 28405 28412 28449 County revoked and failure to appear in court. Active Listings 129 319 391 235 72 170 205 264 343 35 1,339 • Mason Gray Stewart, 19, was charged with possession of schedule VI drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, underage consumption New Listings 24 27 41 20 4 12 8 23 37 5 133 of consuming alcohol and open container in a passnger area. Under Contract 12 27 38 15 6 11 5 19 35 3 112 SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 Sold Units 12 30 39 20 5 13 1 14 22 5 124 • Terrance Daisean Hancock, 27, was charged with possession of schedule II drug, resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer, Absorption Rate** 4 3 2 3 7 4 5 4 3 2 3 possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to appear in court. Sold last 12 months 412 1,195 1,923 838 119 498 507 718 1,288 246 5,205 •Michael John Santilli, 28, was charged with intoxicated and Information provided by Chris Livengood, Vice President of Sales, Intracoastal Realty disruptive behavior and resisting a public officer.

**Absorption gives you an idea of the number of months it will take for the current inventory to be sold out based on the last twelve months of sales. • Ryan Axel Anderson, 18, was charged with no operators license Note: This representation is based in whole, or in part, on data supplied by the Cape Fear Regional Association of Realtors (CFR) Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Cape Fear Realtors nor their MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible and possession of marijuana paraphernalia. for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Cape Fear Realtors or their MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

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The best 15 THU Justin Fox 16 FRI Mac & Juice 17 SAT Mac & Juice on the beach 18 SUN Cody Webb Trio | Bloody Mary bar 19 MON Medicated Sunfish Serving lunch and dinner seven days a week 20 TUE Slick Mahoneys 21 WED Clay Crotts | Bluegrass Jam Session @ 7 100 South Lumina Ave. Wrightsville Beach 910-256-4646 FREE LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT www.southbeachgrillwb.com (reservations accepted) 5 A NORTH LUMINA AVE | WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH | 910-599-1931 Proudly serving Wrightsville Beach since 1997 6 Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002 August 15 - August 21, 2019 Lifestyles WB Museum seeks Waterman Cape Fear Roller Girls season finale this weekend Hall of Fame nominations The 2019 Cape Fear Roller The match will be located The track roller derby Girls season finale will be held Edge located at 7207 Ogden league. The league is made up on Saturday, Aug. 17 The Cape Business Lane in Wilmington. of women of all ages and back- The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History is and can demonstrate roots in New Hanover County, Fear Roller Girl All Stars will Doors open at 4:30pm with first grounds. The Cape seeking nominations for the Waterman Hall of but live currently outside New Hanover County. take on Rogue Roller Girls, with whistle at 5:00pm. Fear Roller Girls, founded Fame Class of 2019. Deadline for submissions is September 13, The Wrightsville Beach Waterman Hall of Fame 2019. The class of inductees will be announced on the CFRG Black Harrts challeng- A portion of the proceeds in 2005, became recognized awards are selected by the Wrightsville Beach September 20. The Celebration and Inductions to ing Bull City Roller Derby in the from this game will benefit as a member of the worldwide Waterman Hall of Fame Board comprising of mem- be held, on Sunday, October 20, 1 PM – 4 PM, match’s second bout. The match Wilmington Girls Hockey. Women’s Flat Track Derby bers of the Wrightsville Beach Museum Board of Flamingo Ballroom, Blockade Runner Beach will feature several new rookies The Cape Fear Roller Girls is Association (WFTDA) in 2010, Directors and community participants who repre- Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach. for the Cape Fear Roller Girls. Wilmington’s only women’s flat maintaining the distinction sent a cross-section of those who through a league that sports more have been a part of Wrightsville than 30 members. Beach water sports throughout the As a skater owned and operated decades. There will be an empha- sis on diversity of generations and nonprofit organization, the Cape sports within the Hall of Fame. Fear Roller Girls promotes itself The board will select up to seven as a league “for the skaters, by inductees from a combination of the skaters.” Organizers said the the following categories: team is dedicated to the develop- · Surfing ment of member athleticism and · Fishing/Boating encourage the physical, mental · Sailing and emotional training needed · Ocean Rescue / Swimming · Diving while respecting and valuing the Inductees are chosen to fit these individual strengths each member criteria: contributes to the league. Pioneer - Based on achieved fame as respected The award was created to reflect the importance watermen/waterwomen or pioneers in the time of community spirit and personal contributions to before major championships; candidates must have the culture of water sports and professions through- reached the age of fifty years old or are deceased. out the history of Wrightsville Beach. Champions -Must have held National Museum director Madeline Flagler said the Championship and/or National-Class event titles awards celebrates watermen and women who rep- Beach Culture –Nominated from the arts and/or resent sportsmanship both in and out of the water. administration field and must have helped create “Those we recognize with this award exemplify or define beach culture. Categories: Fashion, Art, the best of Wrightsville Beach in their character, Music, Equipment, Literature, Film Administration, demeanor, and spirit - both in competition and in Photography, and Acting. their respect for the community,” she said. “The Local Hero -Resided 10 years in New Hanover Wrightsville Beach Waterman Hall of Fame is County or vicinity and were finalists in intended to be a lasting tribute for the achievements championships in categories of Champions, con- of the generations of Wrightsville Beach watermen tributed to New Hanover County Beaches Water and waterwomen who have shaped this commu- The Bachelor Live On Stage comes to Wilson Culture, or were Pioneers in the Town. nity and its relationship with the water. 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The tour is the latest extension of the hit “Bachelor” franchise, was created to honor those individuals who have are to be embodied in the hall of fame.” which already includes “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise” spin-offs, all produced by contributed to waterman activities and its culture, Warner Horizon Unscripted Television. “The Bachelor” television series, heading into its 24th season Saturday, Aug. 17, Port City Jerry Day Benefit Concert on ABC, airs in 31 countries around the world. Hosted by “The Bachelor” fan-favorite Ben Higgins, The Bachelor Live on Stage fits an entire season The 2nd Annual Port City Jerry Day for of “Bachelor” drama into one evening, giving members of the audience the opportunity to find love in the United Way will be held this Saturday their own community, complete with a rose ceremony. at the Brooklyn Arts Center. 100 percent of "I am so pumped to host the Bachelor live tour,” said host Ben Higgins. the proceeds go to benefit the United Way “Bachelor Nation, or maybe I should say the whole Bachelor family, Cape Fear Area. The event will feature live has brought me a ton of joy over the years. I came into this experience music from Cosmic Charlie, the preeminent as a man trying to process life, and as a result, you all have celebrated Grateful Dead cover band in Southeastern with me in seasons of joy and mourned with me in seasons of pain. I US, and Wilmington’s The Possums. feel like I have friends and family all over the United States because Vending in the courtyard will begin at of this show! I am ecstatic to be able to come to your cities with an 4 p.m. and the doors open at 7 p.m. with amazing team of people from Warner Brothers to visit you and show the music beginning at 8 p.m. Admission you all a taste of what it is like to be on The Bachelor! We are coming is $10. The event is sponsored by the City to your cities, meeting you in person, and hopefully spreading some of Wilmington and Edward Teach Brewery love along the way! See you soon Bachelor Nation!" Tickets go on sale on Friday, August 2 at 10:00 a.m. via Ticket Central at 910.362.7999 or at www.WilsonCenterTickets.com. Each stage show will introduce an eligible hometown bachelor to local Weekly Activity Calendar ladies from the audience searching for a chance at love. And, for the first time ever, Bachelor Nation will have a say in the rose ceremony. Along with the audience, Ben will THURSDAY, AUG 15 Ocean Front Park guide the bachelor in his journey to find love, from the first impression rose to group date challenges SATURDAY, AUG 17 105 Atlantic Avenue and the coveted one-on-ones. Watch it all unfold live on stage. If the leading lady accepts the final rose, WECT Sounds of Summer Kure Beach the night could end with the start of a beautiful romance. The Bachelor Live on Stage has something Cape Fear Roller Girls CONCERT SERIES 5-7 PM, FREE for everyone, whether you’re looking to find love or just want to enjoy the drama of the evening. The Port City Shakedown Fundraiser Double Header For more information on The Bachelor Live on Stage, please visit bachelorliveonstage.com. Bring your picnics, lawn chairs CFRG All Stars vs. Rogue Carnivorous Plant Hike and blankets for an evening of Roller Girls Carolina Beach State Park fun and music. Black Harrts vs. Bull City Friday, August 16 1010 State Park Road Wrightsville Beach Park Roller Derby Carolina Beach 6:30 p.m., FREE The Edge 7207 Ogden Business Lane 10 AM, FREE FRIDAY, AUG 16 Wilmington 5 PM, $6-13 MONDAY, AUG 19 Airlie Summer Concert 2nd Annual Port City Jerry Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Series Day Fundraiser for United Market Bibis Ellison Way Cape Fear 300 Airlie Road, Wilmington. Cosmic Charlie and The Offering fresh and local pro- 6:30 p.m., $3-$10 Possums duce, plus flowers, crafts, Brooklyn Arts Center bread and other baked items, Bibis Classic Family Movie 516 North 4th Street herbs, dairy products, meat and Robin Hood (1973). Rated G 8 PM, $10 seafood Main Library Seawater Lane at the Since 1955 Ellison 201 Chestnut Street SUNDAY, AUG 18 Wrightsville Beach municipal Wilmington , grounds 10 AM - Noon, Free Historic Downtown Marketplace Band 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. An outdoor marketplace that Sunday, Sept. 1 Wilmington Downtown Open Daily includes artists, crafters, vendors Coming Soon Sundown Concert Series and local musicians. ZZ’s Best, a ZZ Top tribute TUESDAY, AUG 20 North Front Street and Red Cross band 2 pm – 2 am Saturday, August 17 Street Touch Tank Tuesday Ligon-Flynn Parking Lot, 20 A chance to see what kinds of VillaNova South 2nd St. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., FREE plant and animals are living in Friday, August 23 Carnivorous Plant Hike nearby waters. (910) 509-3040 Sons of Paradise w/ Bubba Love Friday Night Performing Carolina Beach State Park Fred and Alice Stanb Coastal Arts 1010 State Park Road Education Center, 11 E Salisbury St Saturday, August 24 Rick Courtney & Friends Carolina Beach 309 W. Salisbury St., Medjool Datez w/Tanbridge Carolina Beach Boardwalk 10 AM, FREE Wrightsville Beach Saturday, September 14 Cape Fear Blvd 1:00 p.m., FREE Near Johnny Mercer’s Pier Carolina Beach Boogie in the Park Concert Dr. Bacon & JULIA 7 - 9 PM, FREE Southern Trouble