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Hurricane Arthur Grazes Cape Fear Region Leaving Minor Damage

Carolina Beach Council Decides To Move Waste Transfer Station

Hurricane Arthur grazed the Cape Fear region Thursday July 3, leaving little or no noticeable damage. In Carolina Beach there were reports of strong wind gusts, but National Weather Service reports show wind readings of around40mph. Very few reports of downed trees, limbs and power lines. The real impact was on tourism and the July 4th holiday that so many businesses depend upon.

Town of Carolina Beach Waste Transfer Station on Bridge Barrier Road adjacent to the Post Office and residential homes. The Council agreed on July 2nd, to direct the Town Manager to find an alternate location for the operation that began earlier this year.

By WILLARD KILLOUGH III Managing Editor

CAROLINA BEACH Tropical Storm Arthur began showing signs of tropical storm development on Monday June 30th after a string of storms rolled off the North Carolina coast heading south towards Florida. That's when Arthur

began to take shape and moved at a snails pace throughout the week in a northerly direction off the Florida coastline. Arthur eventually reached tropical storm status and passed well off shore of the North Carolina coast on July 3rd at which point it had been updated to hurricane status. Winds were around 100 mph when it reached a weak

category two status. It was far enough off shore that only tropical storm force winds grazed coastal areas. In Carolina Beach the unofficial wind reading from the National Weather Service for Carolina Beach was 41 mph. In Kure Beach the reading was 71 mph. At Johnny Mercer

See Arthur, page 2-A

Carolina Beach To Seek FEMA Grant To Elevate 10 Homes |

By WILLARD KILLOUGH III Managing Editor

CAROLINA BEACH - The Carolina Beach Town Council voted at their July 8th, meeting to seek a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to elevate ten residential structures above the 100-year flood plain elevation. If successful, the grant

would be 100% funded by FEMA and require no matching funds from the Town or homeowners. According to Jeremy Hardison - Town Senior Planner - "The proposed project is intended primarily to mitigate against future damages from floods, as the entire project area is within the 100-year floodplain. The level of protection provided would be to the 100-

year event. The useful mean economic lifetime of structures to be elevated is estimated to be fifty (50) years." Hardison explained, "A number of homes in Carolina Beach have been damaged by flood waters several times, with the incidence and extent of damage varying significantly based on the type, location,

See Grant, page 2-A

By WILLARD KILLOUGH III Managing Editor

CAROLINA BEACH - The Carolina Beach Town Council unanimously gave direction to Town Manager Michael Cramer on Wednesday July 2, to bring back options for relocating the Town's new waste transfer station. The Council also had lengthy discussion about options to relocate their opera-

tions department and personnel currently housed at Town Hall in a converted police training room. The Council unanimously approved entering into a lease with an option to buy property at 1313 Bridge Barrier Road for $260,000 at their August 13, 2013 meeting. The land is being used as a waste transfer station to hold trash collected from public cans throughout Town, along the beachfront and

at Freeman Park. The Town had been searching for a location for many months after the U.S. Army notified them over a year ago dumpsters located on land leased to the Town were not in compliance and had to be removed. After receiving permission to extend several deadlines to comply with the lease, the Town requested another

See Waste, page 8-A

Lawsuit Against Town of Carolina Beach for 2011 Drowning Voluntarily Dismissed |

By WILLARD KILLOUGH III Managing Editor

CAROLINA BEACH - A lawsuit was filed against the Town of Carolina Beach in 2013 by the family of 19-year-

old Geoffrey Okinyi Onguti of Raleigh who drown in the waters off Carolina Beach in 2011. The case was voluntarily dismissed on April 30th of this year. The suit was filed against the Town of Carolina Beach,

former Police Chief William Younginer, former head of the lifeguards Alicia Lachance and head of the lifeguards, Elliot Bass. The suit was filed by the administrator of Okinyi's

See Drowning, page 8-A

North Carolina’s May County and Area Employment Figures Released

No Rate Hikes For Aqua Without Public Hearings, AG Cooper says

RALEIGH, N.C. : July 1st, 2014 - Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 92 of North Carolina’s counties in May, decreased in seven, and remained unchanged in one. All 14 of the state’s metro areas

RALEIGH, N.C. : July 2nd, 2014 - Utility company Aqua should not get to raise customers’ rates without holding public hearings, Attorney General Roy Cooper said Wednesday as he filed to appeal a provision adopted

experienced rate increases. For New Hanover County, 7,000 of the workforce of 111,525 were unemployed for a rate of 6.3%. That's a 0.5% increase over the April 2014 rate of 5.8% and a -1.7% decrease from the rate of 8.0%

in May of 2013. Specifically for the City of Wilmington, the May rate was 6.6%. That's a 0.5% increase over the April 2014 rate of 6.1% and a -1.8% decrease

See Rates, page 5-A

earlier this year by the North Carolina Utilities Commission. “Consumers deserve quality water at a fair price and they deserve a chance to weigh in when a utility wants a rate hike,” Cooper said.

“The Utilities Commission should have all information before making a decision to raise rates.” The Attorney General’s appeal contends that the

See Aqua, page 6-A

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Editorial: Alternative To Waste Transfer Station WILLARD KILLOUGH III | ByManaging Editor

The Town of Carolina Beach opened a new waste transfer station on Bridge Barrier Road adjacent to the Post Office and neighboring residential properties. (See report on page 1-A) The Town is leasing the land and built a giant ramp to permit Town vehicles to dump trash collected from public trashcans along the beachfront and from other public areas throughout Town. The odor is particularly bad when fish is collected from trashcans from the Town's marina on Canal Drive. Combine that with hot summer temperatures and the rotting smell is horrible. The Town is attempting to control that odor

Grant From page 1-A and intensity of the various flood events. The town completed some Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) acquisition activity following Hurricane Fran and also completed a successful fiscal year 2008 Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) project on Carolina Avenue North." Hardison explained, "Recently, the town was advised that seven additional structures are slated for elevation assistance with fiscal year 2013 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance (UHMA) funds. The town has a large number of older, very valuable single-family primary and secondary residences located both in V flood zones and in the AE zone that are extremely vulnerable to flood events. The town is very fortunate that it has not suffered significant hurricane damage in a number of years, given the high incidence of Atlantic hurricane activity in recent years. Elevation above

with deodorizers placed in and around the trash compactor. The neighbors are understandably upset about the situation. Odor, loud noise from large trucks dumping trash, all make for an annoying situation not to mention the wildlife such odors will attract from nearby Carolina Beach State Park including raccoons and rats. The Council voted last week to direct the Town Manager to find property to relocate the transfer station to resolve the problem. Some on Council are skeptical that relocation of the station can be achieved without spending gross amounts of money on top of what has already been spent in excess of $200,000 to construct the station on leased property. The Town has a lease with an

option to buy, but purchasing the property now seems unlikely unless the Town wishes to use it for some other purpose such as storing materials for their Operations Department. Perhaps devoting time to explore alternate locations for the waste transfer station would be better spent on figuring out how to operate without a waste transfer station in Carolina Beach. The principle is simple: Collect garbage from public trashcans and temporarily hold it in a trash compactor until a commercial waste hauler arrives to carry the large container to the landfill. How about eliminating the need to hold the garbage in a centralized location? For years Kure Beach has picked up their own

garbage using their own compacting garbage truck. Perhaps Carolina Beach should weigh the cost of purchasing such a truck, running a regular route to empty public trashcans, and then making one or two trips to the landfill each day. That puts the transfer station literally on wheels and eliminates the need for property to facilitate what is currently stinking up the Bridge Barrier Road area. It would certainly be less expensive than buying land and making improvements (a second time) costing hundreds of thousands of dollars or paying fees for a commercial service to truck it out. And no one will have to worry about whether or not the next station will be near their home.

Base Flood Elevation (BFE) to current coastal construction standards would virtually eliminate flood losses for these structures during any storm other than a catastrophic event." He explained, "The town has completed a data sort of its current Severe Repetitive Loss list. Staff is hopeful that approximately ten (10) SRL units will be approved by North Carolina Department of Emergency Management (NCDEM) under the fiscal year 2014 UHMA program. Due to the fact that almost all of the flood damage since 1996 has been repetitive coastal flooding and can be cost-effectively mitigated through the elevation process, the town of Carolina Beach is not pursuing an acquisition alternative at this time. The town prefers the elevation alternative because it preserves the town’s tax base, and eliminates the need for the town to maintain small, isolated parcels of land scattered throughout its jurisdiction. The town has identified no practical public use for isolated parcels acquired with HMGP

funds. If the town identifies a practical public use for properties that have code enforcement issues and are unsuitable for elevation, or identifies a hardship issue making acquisition more preferable to the homeowner, it may pursue a limited acquisition activity in the final application." Hardison said the project will take place at scattered locations in the Town of Carolina Beach. The implementation of the project will eliminate repetitive flood damage experienced by up to ten homeowners through elevation of existing finished floor elevations above the Base Flood Elevation as specified by the Town of Carolina Beach Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, and foundation retrofitting as specified by universal engineering design standards and the North Carolina State Residential Building Code. Hardison explained, "It is expected that this proposed project will provide a significant reduction in post-disaster insurance settlements, direct FEMA payments to homeowners, and tem-

porary displacement, uninsured losses, loss of personal property, and other primary and secondary adverse economic and human impacts resulting from flood damage." If the Town's application is successful the funds would come from federal financial assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief & Emergency Assistance Act and require no matching funds from the Town or homeowners. During the Council's July 8th meeting Councilman Steve Shuttleworth said Hardison and Town staff have been working hard on the issue for some time now and thanked them for their efforts. Hardison said, "There will be no homeowner or town expense. It will be 100% FEMA funded." He said homes have to meet specific FEMA requirements and they are confident they will meet those criteria. He noted it is a national program with other local governments throughout the country making similar applications.

Carolina Beach To Offer Free Storm Debris Removal July 7th to 21st CAROLINA BEACH From July 7, 2014, through July 21, 2014, the Town of Carolina Beach will offer free

pick up of storm debris resulting from Hurricane Arthur. Residents do not need to call in for pick up. Please place

all vegetative storm debris at the curbside. Leaves, small branches and straw should be bagged. Large

Arthur

morning due to concerns with over wash from strong surf conditions stranding vehicles and people on the undeveloped beachfront within the park. The following day Carolina Beach Town Manager Michael Cramer explained himself, Assistant Town Manager Ed Parvin and Building Inspector Richard Lang surveyed the Town and found "no significant damage" other than a few shingles and upside down BBQ grills. He explained, "We had one tree come down at the lake and that will be removed this morning. NO other limbs or large debris in the Streets were found. Boardwalk area is being cleaned. Bathrooms are unlocked and ready. Port-A-Johns are clean, unlocked and ready for service." He noted that Freeman Park and Snow's Cut Bridge were open.

The Kure Beach Pier during the afternoon of July 3rd as Hurricane Arthur passed offshore of southeastern North Carolina coast.

From page 1-A Pier in Wrightsville Beach is was 61 mph. Flooding was only reported in isolated areas of New Hanover County. Many local businesses remained open throughout the storm. People were out sight seeing at the rocks at Fort Fisher Thursday afternoon. Wind driven rain made it hard for most people to take photos or cell phone video but many people gave it a shot walking along the wooden boardwalk in downtown Kure Beach. The Independence Day fireworks celebration scheduled for July 3rd was canceled. Freeman Park on the North End of Pleasure Island was closed until the following

Some traffic lights were being repaired including a signal at Cape Fear Blvd and Lake Park Blvd. Lifeguards returned to work at 9AM the next day. He explained, "All wells, pump stations and the Waste Water Treatment Plant operations had no problems during the storms." Business owners depend upon tourism revenues from

vegetation and branches should be cut into 4 foot pieces. If you have questions, please call 910-458-2999.

the July 4th holiday and many feared Arthur had blown away all hope of a busy weekend. Traffic on Snow's Cut Bridge leading onto Pleasure Island was backed up at times on Friday and Saturday causing long lines of vehicles to form in both directions on Lake Park Blvd. Sunny weather brought out tourists throughout the remainder of the weekend.

Improved Captive Insurance Law to Benefit North Carolina RALEIGH, N.C. : July 8th, 2014 - Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin today announced efforts that will make North Carolina an even more attractive home for captive insurance companies. Amendments to the N.C. Captive Insurance Act signed into law on July 7, 2014, will make North Carolina more competitive with other captive states, provide additional flexibility to the insurance commissioner in the regulation of captives, and allow for the for-

mation of additional types of captives in North Carolina. "The captive insurance market in North Carolina has been growing rapidly since the state became a captive domicile in late 2013." said Goodwin. "I expect interest in captives to increase in the second half of 2014 with the improvements we've made to our captive legislation. Captive insurance provides businesses with new opportunities and benefits North Carolina's economy." Captive insurance is typi-

cally a form of self-insurance in which an insurance company is formed to insure the risks of the parent company and its affiliates. Captives create jobs for those who form and perform services for the captive, and they generate premium tax revenues for the state or jurisdiction in which they are established. North Carolina joined approximately 30 other states that have captive-enabling legislation in October 2013, and

has already licensed nine captive insurance companies and approved 20 captive managers to work with North Carolinalicensed captives. The legislative improvements will be discussed by N.C. Department of Insurance staff on August 26 at the first annual conference of the North Carolina Captive Insurance Association. More information about the NCCIA conference can be found at http://www.nccia.org/ annual-conference-program/

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Drowning From page 1-A estate. The suit was filed on June 24, 2013 in New Hanover Superior Court Division of the General Court of Justice. The plaintiff Samson Okinyi lives in Raleigh, NC and is the father of Geoffrey Okinyi Onguti, deceased, who was born January 1, 1992 in Kenya and died June 26 in Carolina Beach. At the time of his death Okinyi lived with his parents including Plaintiff/Administrator Samson Okinyi, in Raleigh, NC. The suit stated, "Defendant Town was charged, through its servants, agents and employees, in pertinent part, with hiring, training, supervising and retaining the Chief of Police, the Director of the Ocean Rescue Division, and police and rescue personnel." The suit stated the Town operated their Ocean Rescue Division under the direction and supervision of the police department and, "At all times relevant herein. Defendant Town's Ocean Rescue Division was charged, through its servants, agents and employees, in pertinent part, with staffing approximately 14 lifeguard stands covering approximately 2-3 miles of beach strand from 9:30 am. to 5:00 p.m. seven days per week from Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend." The suit stated the Town's Ocean Rescue Division represented that it was a 'recognized certified agency of the USLA (United States Lifesaving Association). The suit stated that former Police Chief Younginer and former Ocean Rescue Squad Director Alicia Lachance are being sued both in their official capacities and individual capacities and former Assistant Director of the Ocean Rescue Division Elliott Bass, "Is only being sued in his Official Capacity, as Assistant Rescue Squad Director for Defendant Town." The suit alleged that on the 26th day of June, 2011, at approximately noon, Geoffrey Okinyi Onguti and about a dozen friends arrived at the Harper Avenue access to Carolina Beach. According to the Town's website as it existed then, "The Lifeguard season begins Memorial weekend and runs through Labor Day weekend. The Town of Carolina Beach places 14 lifeguard stands covering approximately two miles of beach strand... Lifeguards are on duty from 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. seven days a week." The suit stated, "On another page of the Town's website as it existed then, they proclaimed that 33 seasonal lifeguards monitor three miles of beach strands from 11 am to 5pm. The website further states, "The Carolina Beach Ocean Rescue program is a recognized certified agency

Waste From page 1-A extension from the U.S. Army to continue various operations until September 2013. The Town was notified in April of 2012 they were in violation of their 1972 lease agreement with the U.S. Army for land off of Dow Road. The "buffer zone" is land owned by the U.S. Army for the Military Ocean Terminal at Sunny Point (MOTSU) across the Cape Fear River in Brunswick County. The port deals in ammunition and the buffer zone serves as a "blast zone" in the event of an incident. The zone covers the largest area of land west of Dow Road in Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher. The property housed the Town's Operations Department including public works, public utilities, storm water department and the Town's garage. Additionally, it was home to a greenhouse, various offices and storage areas as well as large dumpsters. The 1972 lease only permitted a wastewater treatment plant, a storage building and related uses. One of the more complicated issues is where to relocate dumpsters used to hold trash collected from public trashcans throughout Town and along the beachfront.

of the USLA (United States Lifesaving Association)." The plaintiff alleged that, "Geoffrey and his friends chose Carolina Beach, in part, because of the presence of professional lifeguards" and upon arrival the weather was cloudy and rainy and Geoffrey and his friends elected to go eat at a nearby McDonald's to wait for the weather to clear. The suit stated, "Geoffrey and his friends subsequently returned to the beach via the Harper Avenue access" and, "Upon information and belief, approximately 27 lifeguards reported for duty on the morning of June 26, 2011. beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m." The plaintiff alleged the lifeguards were dispatched and in their assigned stands by approximately 9:45 a.m. that morning and two guards were assigned to the Harper Avenue area. The suit stated, "Upon information and belief, because of its proximity to hotels and rental properties and its relatively high traffic, the Harper Avenue lifeguard stand is usually 'doubleset" with two lifeguards at a time" and, "At approximately 11:45 am. on June 26. there was rain, thunder and lightning at the Beach." The suit alleged that, "At approximately 12:30 p.m., the approximately 27 lifeguards were told to advise beach patrons to clear the water, to seek shelter and to monitor weather conditions" and that the timesheet for Defendant Bass, Assistant Rescue Squad Director, shows that he was not on duty on Sunday. June 26 and, "However, upon information and belief, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Bass, who is not a lifeguard, informed the lifeguards on duty that only 4-6 should remain for the rest of the day." The plaintiff alleged that Bass received the order to release the guards from Director Alicia Lachance and, "Although official timesheets show Defendant Lachance was off work on Sunday June 26, until 2:30 p.m. following a Saturday "fundraiser," upon information and belief, she was contacted about the weather and made the determination to send home the vast majority of lifeguards." The plaintiff alleged a Town employee made the decision to send the lifeguards home and the subsequent decision not to recall any lifeguards and, "Upon information and belief, only 4-6 lifeguards remained to cover the Town's approximately 15 towers; two were experienced, and four were "rookies." The plaintiff alleged that, according to the Town's own signage, the Harper Avenue access area is subject to rip tides and rip tides may be active below a surface that appears calm. The suit stated, "Rip tides create an additional hazard for

beachgoers who get in the ocean" and, "The rainy conditions continued until approximately 2:00 p.m. At that time the sun came out and the surf appeared calm." The plaintiff alleged that at 2:15 p.m., five of the six remaining guards went back on duty. None was assigned to sit in the chair/tower at the Harper Avenue access and, "Division protocol provides that lifeguards who are sent home due to weather conditions remain available for recall by telephone or radio" and, "No additional guards were recalled for duty until after the incident complained of herein." The plaintiff alleged that approximately five lifeguards were on duty covering the 14 stands and, "Either Defendant Lachance or Defendant Bass should have recalled additional lifeguards after the storm passed and beachgoers resumed their activities." The plaintiff alleged that, "Geoffrey and his friends were not informed by any Ocean Rescue personnel or by any signage that the Harper Avenue access was to remain unguarded when they returned after the storm" and that, "Geoffrey and his friends spoke with a young male lifeguard near the Harper stand; they asked him if they could take what appeared to be an abandoned chair and he said yes." The suit stated, "Geoffrey and his friends believed that this lifeguard was remaining at the Harper Avenue access where they were swimming" and alleged that, "The Harper Avenue access was double-guarded prior to the storm." According to the allegations, "At approximately 2:45 p.m., Geoffrey and a few of his friends were using a large donut-style raft/flotation device in the water" and, "The device measured approximately 5 feet in diameter and was purchased at a nearby beach store." The suit stated, "The raft and its riders drifted from shore toward the North and toward deeper water" and, "A wave upended the raft, throwing several of the friends off into the water, including a female teen and Geoffrey." The suit stated that an unidentified surfer approached and assisted the female to the shore and one witness yelled to his brother on shore to call 911 and joined others looking for Geoffrey. At 3:00 p.m., the first call regarding the incident was made to 911 by an unknown caller. Such call was disconnected before the caller was identified. The plaintiff alleged that, "At 3:04 p.m.. another 911 call was made, regarding a missing person in the water" and, "Upon information and belief, three lifeguards convened at the Harper Avenue access and began to interview bystanders to find out what was happening. They subsequently began a "line search." Basically lifeguards formed a line or human chain in the surf

and searched north and south of the area. The plaintiff alleged that another 911 call came in regarding a missing swimmer and that at 3:30 p.m. Kure Beach rescuers arrived to assist the Ocean Rescue staff and joined the line search. The suit stated, "At 3:42 p.m.. Geoffrey's body was pulled from the water and CPR was attempted" and, "Geoffrey Ongun Okinyi was pronounced dead and transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington." The suit stated, "After Geoffrey was dead, 3-4 additional lifeguards were recalled for duty." At the time of his death. Geoffrey was survived by his parents, who are his sole heirs. The suit stated, the defendants knew or should have known that summer storms can dissipate quickly and that visitors to the beach will return to the water and that after a storm, the ocean could be particularly turbulent, increasing the danger to swimmers in the ocean. The suit states, "Defendants knew that withdrawing the lifeguards on a weekend day in June would substantially increase the dangers to those using the ocean, yet it reduced its lifeguarding force by approximately 80 percent" and, "Defendants failed to adequately notify those in attendance at the beach after the storm that only 4-6 guards of the original 27 were returning, and that as a result they would he in substantially increased danger." The plaintiff alleged that officials gave the initial appearance of safety by providing full lifeguard staffing, but withdrew lifeguards and failed to recall them in accordance with policythereby "substantially increasing the risk to ocean bathers." The suit stated that officials had a duty to supervise bathers at its beach and had a duty to minimize risk and to rescue bathers in distress at its beach, including Geoffrey. The plaintiff alleged, "Defendant Bass warned Defendant Lachance about the danger of sending home so many guards on a busy Sunday afternoon in June when many citizens were enjoying the beach" and, "Plaintiff believes other lifeguards also warned Defendant Lachance about the dangers associated with her decision, and the same shall he further adduced at trial." The suit stated, "Defendants' conduct was willful and wanton, with a conscious and reckless disregard of and indifference to the rights and safety of others, which Defendants knew or should have known, was likely to result in injury, damage, or other harm" and that conduct was condoned, "by the officers or managers of Defendant Town." The suit stated, "As a result of such willful and wanton conduct which proximately caused

the death of a nineteen year-old citizen. Plaintiff seeks punitive damages" because officials failed to protect Geoffrey from injury and death. The plaintiff alleged, "Defendants failed to exercise reasonable care and diligence in the application of their knowledge and skill to Geoffrey; and otherwise failed to provide appropriate, reasonable, and prudent care, including rescue, to Geoffrey" and that, "Defendants' failure to have even a single lifeguard at the Harper Avenue access substantially delayed response time and prevented Geoffrey from being rescued." The suit stated, "Defendants knowingly, and with conscious disregard for the safety of beachgoers, including Geoffrey, created a dangerous condition by permitting swimming without lifeguards during a peak swim time" and, "The death of a beachgoer, including Geoffrey, was a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the defendants' gross negligence and negligent acts or omissions as set forth herein." The plaintiff sought to recover damages including expenses for care, treatment, and hospitalization incident to the injuries resulting in Geoffrey's death. Additionally, they sought compensation for Geoffrey's pain and suffering; the reasonable funeral expenses for Geoffrey, including transportation of his remains to Kenya for interment; the monetary value of Geoffrey to the persons entitled to receive the damages recovered including but not limited to compensation for the loss of the reasonably expected services, protection, care and assistance of Geoffrey as well as society, companionship, comfort, guidance, kindly offices and advice of Geoffrey. The suit stated, "Plaintiff is entitled to recover compensatory damages in an amount in excess of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for the wrongful death of Geoffrey proximately caused by the defendants' gross negligence" and, "Plaintiff is entitled to recover punitive damages in an amount to be determined by the jury, for the wrongful death of Geoffrey proximately caused by the defendants' gross negligence." The plaintiff alleged that at the time of Defendant La-

chance's hiring by Defendant Younginer, or beginning thereafter, the two were engaged in an extramarital affair and, "Defendant Lachance was not qualified to direct the Ocean Rescue Squad" and that, "Defendant Younginer knew that Defendant Lachance was not qualified to direct the Ocean Rescue Squad. The plaintiff alleged that, "Despite documented complaints and knowledge of the affair. Defendant Town continued to employ both Younginer and Lachance" and, "Lachance's lack of qualifications was ignored by Town and Younginer." The plaintiff alleged that a lack of training for Lachance and Bass led to the decision to dismiss 22 of the 27 lifeguards that day and not recalling them that afternoon. The suit stated, "Whether the decisions regarding staffing were made by Lachance or Bass, or by another Ocean Rescue employee, Defendant Town failed to ensure that properly hired, trained and supervised personnel with appropriate lifeguarding experience and credentials were managing beach operations on the date of Geoffrey's death." The suit stated, "There is a need to punish the defendants for their egregiously wrongful acts described above and to deter them and others from committing similar wrongful acts in the future" and, "Plaintiff is therefore entitled to recover such punitive damages as may be awarded which bear a rational relationship to the sum reasonably needed to punish the defendants or to deter them and others from committing similar wrongful acts in the future." The plaintiff sought a jury trial and to recover compensatory damages, in an amount in excess of $10,000.00; punitive damages. in an amount in excess of $10.000.00; the costs of the action, including reasonable attorneys' fees; and for other relief as the Court deemed just and proper. Carolina Beach Town Attorney Noel Fox informed the Council the cased was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice April 30th, 2014 during their regular monthly meeting in May.

The Army originally demanded the Town comply by the end of 2012 and granted an extension until June 2013 to continue using dumpsters on site and a garage to maintain Town vehicles. The Town searched for alternate locations for both the dumpsters and garage for a number of months. They ultimately approved a permit to locate both on property they own in a residential district behind the Federal Point Shopping Center off North Lake Park Blvd a short distance from Town Hall. That would have called for using a small portion of a nearly 10-acre tract of land for trash compactors and a garage building. Homeowners in the adjacent neighborhood behind the shopping center filed an action in court challenging the decision citing concerns with noise, odor and other issues. The Town began negotiations with Jim Conlon, the owner of property at 110 Dow Road to pay an annual lease. That would have served as an alternate location from the previous plan to locate the transfer station and garage behind the shopping center. Ultimately the Town signed a lease with an option to buy for the Bridge Barrier Road property. A large ramp and concrete containment area was constructed to permit disposal of refuse in a trash

compactor. The refuse is collected from public trashcans throughout town, along the beachfront and within Freeman Park. The compactor is emptied by a trash hauler on a regular basis. Residents living adjacent to the property complained earlier this year about noise and odor coming from the site and the negative impacts it is having on their quality of life and property values. In March of this year the Council voted to postpone a decision to purchase the land on Bridge Barrier Road pending more information on alternate uses for the property and seeking a new location for the station. The Council approved spending up to $34,909.00 for the additional improvements to the waste transfer station to address concerns. During the July 2nd workshop the Council discussed the history of previous attempts to locate a new home for the trash station. Councilman Gary Doetsch said he was confident that himself, Council member Leann Pierce and Mayor Dan Wilcox were in favor of moving the transfer station. Last month the Council discussed the issue at their regular meeting. The Town has been working to adjust the schedule of when large trucks enter the

transfer station to empty a large trash compactor to haul to the landfill. Also, limiting the times when Town vehicles dump trash into the compactor throughout the day. Neighbors have complained about the loud noise from the truck engines and alarms that sound as vehicles are backing up. Other complaints include foul odor including the smell of rotten fish collected from trashcans at the Town's marina. Public Works Director Brian Stanberry said the Town has taken steps including installing deodorizers and rodent traps. Councilman Steve Shuttleworth said, "I'm not opposed to moving it Gary, but I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s false to expect us to do it at a cost effective manner and I don't think we've exhausted every opportunity we have to control the odor. No offense, but I personally cannot make Council decisions for the community or have financial fiduciary responsibility on a budget worried about someone is going to sue us." Doetsch cited concerns there may be future lawsuits brought against the Town by area property owners due to the negative impact the station has on their quality of life and property values. Doetsch referenced a previous location behind the Federal Point Shopping Center and a lawsuit

filed by nearby residents saying, "Apparently you worried about it the first time and you changed direction." Shuttleworth said, "We had a conditional use. This particular property is zoned industrial and always has been zoned industrial and as a use by right" there is no requirement for special permitting. Shuttleworth said there are a lot of uses that could take place on the property in an Industrial zoning district. He said, "It's been zoned Industrial for a long, long time and there are a variety of more intense uses than this if it occurred in industrial." In fact, the property on Bridge Barrier Road is not zoned "I" or "Industrial". The area is zoned for "Highway Business" and is geared towards commercial use similar to other areas of the Highway Business District located along Lake Park Blvd. Shuttleworth said he agrees there is an issue with odor. Mayor Wilcox said it's a function of being a good neighbor and recently when he visited the property the smell lingered in his vehicle well after he had driven home. Council member Sarah Friede said originally they were told there would be no issue with odor.

The Council ultimately agreed to direct the Town Manager to explore options to relocate the transfer station and return to Council at a later date. Shuttleworth said he wanted the Manager to continue looking at ways to reduce the odor at the station in the interim. Several people spoke to Council about the transfer station during the meeting. Lucy Sears lives in her home adjacent to the transfer station. She spoke to the Council on July 2nd saying, "The fish odor is not the only thing. We have rodents, we have opossums, we have raccoons. My puppy and I walked up on a raccoon on my deck last week. It turned around, looked at us, hissed at us before it took off running. It has been crapping on my deck." She said, We've never had problems before. Never had rats before. Never had raccoons or opossums." Council member Sarah Friede said they will work to make things better. She said, "We are trying... we are trying." The Council also voted three to two directing the Town Manager to bring back a plan to return the Police Training Room to its original state and relocate the Operations Department staff to another location.

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Hurricane Arthur Cancels Fireworks But Doesn’t Dampen 4th of July Spirits on Pleasure Island

THIS WEEK ON PLEASURE ISLAND (7-7-7-13) Pleasure Island has another great week of FREE activities for your vacationing and leisure-time fulfillment. There is always something for everyone on our little slice of paradise. Please plan on joining us for Thursday nights’ FREE concert on July 10th from 6:30 until 9:30 featuring Beach Billy Brothers. A band having fun creating music and entertaining in North Carolina! Looking for Backyard Parties, Weddings, Major Birthday Parties, anniversaries... Hit us See EVENTS, page 13B

PHOTOS BY: SOUTHERN DIGITAL PHOTO

Hurricane Arthur canceled the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce’s Fireworks display but that certainly didn’t put a damper on the spirit of Independence Day Festivities.

From Home Owner Association 4th of July Parades to beach trips and barbecues Pleasure Island was still buzzing with Holiday spirit this See 4TH ON PI, page 20B

(Pictured Above): Jayden and Drew Ingle from Glen Ridge, NJ participated in the SeaWatch Annual 4th of July Parade.

Island Local Initiative Launches on Pleasure Island Businesses Unite to Bring Focus to Keeping It Local Walking Coupon Means Deals to Consumers & Brings Community Spirit to the Island

Carolina Beach, NC (June 30, 2014) – A new initiative designed to support buying from local businesses recently launched and is gaining support from both consumers and businesses on Pleasure Island. Only a few weeks following the launch in mid-April, now more than 40 businesses located on Pleasure Island have already made the commitment to the marketing initiative of Island Local ™ and others have See Island Local, page 17B

CB ARTS & ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE HOST, PERFORMING ARTS NIGHT, WITH TALENT AT THE BOARDWALK GAZEBO Friday, July 4th, 7:30 - 9:30 PM join us for a "Concert of Freedom" with Mark Pergerson and PJM. The Band PJM was formed in 2005 . Mark Pergerson formed the Band from a ministry that was birthed in 2001 , Praise Jesus

Ministries . PJM has helped many Non Profits and other ministries reach out to the Homeless and People in Need. The ministries purpose was to reach out to the Helpless , Hopeless and the Hurting . PJM has played all around the East

Coast in Wilmington NC, Carolina Beach NC, Morehead City NC , Buffalo NY, NYC , Boone NC , West Virginia , Kentucky, Raleigh and surrounding area . The Band has a Very Contemporary Gospel See CB ARTS, page 17B

SNAKES SEPARATING MYTH FROM REALITY For centuries snakes have been perceived as vicious monsters. But, are these perceptions reasonable or has this mysterious creature been victimized by the human race? Come and learn the truth

about these beautiful and useful reptiles and the important role they play in keeping the balance of a healthy ecosystem. Learn about the venomous and non-venomous snakes that live in our area as well as ways to

tell the difference between the two types. Meet at the Visitor Center at 2:00 p.m. Live animals will be on scene but touching is not required. For more information call 910-458-8206.

PET-OF-THE-WEEK - This week’s Pet of the Week is Honey Boo Boo. She is here modeling her favorite tiny bikini. She is a part time resident of Carolina Beach and enjoys the Farmers Market where she loves meeting new people. Look out for her upcoming calendar this fall! Photo By Pixels On Paper Photography.

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Pleasure Island Parrot Heads 3rd Annual “Christmas In July” “Bringing Gifts to Children” The Pleasure Island Parrot Heads is kicking off their third annual “Christmas In July” for the children in the Betty H. Cameron Women's & Children's Hospital, located at the New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington.

The Parrot Heads will be bringing gifts to the boys and girls on July 26 who otherwise should be enjoying their summer on vacation. In addition to personal gifts for the children, the hospital always needs See PARROT, page 16B

Pleasure Island Scholarship Pageant to be held August 23rd The Pleasure Island Scholarship Pageant is scheduled for August 23, 2014. Age divisions and required competition include Wee Miss (1-2 yrs) competing in tropical wear and party dress. Tiny Miss (3-4

yrs) and Mini Miss (5-6 yrs) competing in interview, tropical wear and party dress. Little Miss (7-9 yrs) will compete in interview, talent and dress. Junior Miss (10-12 yrs), Teen See Scholarship, page 9B

New Hanover County Arboretum “So Easy to Preserve” Canning Workshops The art of canning is not lost New Hanover County Arboretum is pleased to announce upcoming “So Easy to Preserve” canning workshops led by retired New Hanover County Arboretum

Director Melissa Hight. So Easy To Preserve, Part I: Thursday, July 10th at The Arboretum Auditorium • Offered at 2:00-3:30pm or See Arboretum, page 16B

Cell Block 2” and “Port City Shakedown” to Perform at Boardwalk Saturday, July 26th On July 26, 2014 the Carolina Beach Boardwalk will feature the music of Wilmington area music acts “Cell Block 2” and “Port City Shakedown”, proudly repre-

sented by GrayScale Entertainment. Both projects are popular in the coastal Carolinas and feature a wide variety of crowd-pleasing See Cell Block, page 16B

Help Center Announces 9th Annual Chinese Auction July 26th The Help Center of Federal Point invites everyone to attend its summer fundraiser, our 9th Annual Chinese Auction. It will be held on Saturday, July 26th beginning at 1:00 pm, at

the Katie B. Hines Senior Center located at 308 Cape Fear Blvd in Carolina Beach. This event is a community favorite, and provides Saturday See AUCTION, page 9B

Cameron Art Museum Expands Its Connections Program to Provide Services to People with Disabilities Wilmington, NC—Cameron Art Museum is expanding their Connections Program, which formerly served primarily individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia, to include people

with disabilities who might benefit from additional accommodations at the museum. The Connections Program now invites people with disSee Disabilities, page 19B

Announcing the 2nd Annual Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta & Festival Sept. 19 & 20 Come celebrate sports, health, wellness and the arts with Carolina Beach! The Carolina Beach 2nd Annual Dragon Boat Regatta and Festival features fun for the

entire family. Friday evening the 19th the two day event kicks off with an opening ceremony and introduction of all competing teams. A free live See Dragon Boat, page 16B

21st Annual Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival to be held on October 11th & 12th The air is crisp, the nights are cool and the sky is blue – Welcome to Pleasure Island in the Fall. And there is no better way to bring in Autumn than to attend the 21st Annual Pleasure

Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival on October 11th & 12th. This years’ Festival brings something new and unique to the twenty-year history of this See SBJF, page 17B

For more information on any of the Town of Kure Beach program offerings, please visit www.townofkurebeach.org or call Town Hall at (910)458-

8216. In addition, Ocean Front Park and the Community Center are available for rent. More information is available on the website or by calling Town Hall.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town…on Vacation! Santa and Mrs. Claus are headed to Kure Beach for a little R&R. Keep a lookout around Town during the week and you may spot them. Because people of their importance are never truly off duty,

they will be making an official appearance at Ocean Front Park on Wednesday and Thursday, July 9th and 10th at 6 pm. Stop by to say hello, check your status on the n33hty/nice list, and snag a selfie with the Claus.

Open Rec. at Joe Eakes Park Open Recreation sessions are ongoing at Joe Eakes Park, located on the corner of K and 7th Avenues. The hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2-5 pm, and Saturday from 9 am-1 pm. Bocce ball, basketball, tennis,

and disc golf equipment is available for use. Equipment sign out is located at the wooden shed near the tennis courts. Please direct questions to Bob at (910) 458-8216, (910) 2006025, or parks@townofkurebeach.org.

Sponsors Needed Disc Golf Course We are looking for 3 new business, homeowners, or avid disc golfers to sponsor one of our disc golf holes. The initial

cost is $300, and then a $50 annual renewal fee. For more information contact Bob at (910) 458-8216.

Kure Beach Tennis Lessons Tennis lessons are happening on Tuesday afternoons at Joe Eakes Park. The 13 and under class meets from 4:00-5:00 pm and the adult class takes place from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. The cost

is $40 per four-week session, but can be pro-rated if the session has already started. The next round of classes begins on June 24. For information contact Bob at (910) 458-8216.

holding meetings at Carolina Beach Presbyterian Church. Weight Watchers new program helps you lose weight that some think could be impossible to lose, but with the help of the consultants and the leaders, they will guide you into a new body and a new you.

• May 11 – Oct 4 - Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market every Saturday (910-431-8122) • May 20 – Aug - Tuesday Family Night at Carolina Beach Boardwalk • May 20 – Aug - Wednesday Night Bingo at Carolina Beach Boardwalk • June – August - Weekly Movies at the Lake Every Sunday (910458-8434) • June – August - Weekly Fireworks on the Beach Every Thursday (910-458-8434) • June – August - Free Summer Concerts 2nd & 4th Fridays (910-458-8434) • June – August - Weekly Boardwalk Music Every Thursday (910-458-8434) • June 10 – Aug 26 - Kure Beach Open Air Market (910-4588216) • July 10-13 - East Coast Got Em‘ On Classic King Mackerel Tournament (910-470-1374) • August 23 - Miss P.I. Beauty Pageant (910-458-5962) • September 12 & 13 - Carolina Beach In-Shore Challenge (910352-0603) • Sept 13 - 2nd Annual Heart of Hope Run (910-228-5282) • Sept 20 - 2nd Annual Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta and Festival 910-599-2979 • October 11 & 12 - 21st Annual Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival (910-458-8434) • October 17-19 - 8th Annual Pleasure Island Surf Fishing Challenge (910-352-0603) • October 18 - 6th Annual Salty Paws Festival (910-458-3266) • October 25 - Annual Carolina Beach Firefighters Association BBQ (910-458-8434) • November 28 - Island of Lights Light Up Celebration at the Lake (910-458-5507) • Nov 28 thru Dec 20 - 6th Annual Christmas by the Sea (Carolina Beach Boardwalk) (910-470-8666) • December 5 - Island of Lights Christmas Parade (910-458-5507) • December 6 - Island of Lights Flotilla (910-458-0211) • December 12, 13 & 14 - Kure Beach Fantasy Christmas Show (910-279-0459) • December 13 - Island of Lights Tour of Homes (910-458-5506) • December 31 - Island of Lights New Year’s Eve Countdown held in Kure Beach For Chamber information please visit our website at www.pleasureislandnc.org or E-Mail us at visitor@pleasureislandnc.org

Tennis Ladder We have a singles ladies tennis ladder that is awaiting your participation. We currently have over 15 members and can always use more. The cost is

just $5, with checks made payable to Town of Kure Beach. For more information contact Bob at (910) 458-8216.

Kure Beach has Commemorative Opportunities on the Boardwalk Kure Beach has commemorative opportunities on the boardwalk in the shape of a Bluefish. Each fish allows up to three lines of print. For $220, you can make a memory on the boardwalk for

loved ones, celebrate an event or advertise your business. To get your Bluefish call Town Hall at 910-458-8216 or print your order form from the Town’s website at www.townofkurebeach.org

Community Center: 118 N 3rd Ave • Tuesday/Thursday – Kure Beach Aikido: Children’s class is 6-7 pm, Adult’s class is 7-9 pm. To register call (919) 8183046 • Wednesday (7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30) – Watercolor Painting Class: All levels 12:30-2:30 pm.

$30 per 4-week session. Register and pay at class. Call Town Hall to obtain supply list, 458-8216. • Thursday (6/12, 6/26, 7/10, 7/24, 8/7, 8/21) – Line Dancing with Ron Griffin: 10-11 am. Cost is $1, no preregistration required.

Ocean Front Park: 105 Atlantic Ave • Sunday – Boogie in the Park: Blivet (Classic Rock from the 60’s to the 80’s), 5-8 pm. Bring your beach chair or blanket for a free concert in the park. • Monday – Turtle Talk, 7pm. Learn about local nesting sea turtles with the Pleasure

Island Sea Turtle Project. • Tuesday – Kure Beach Market, 8 am-1 pm. Shop for locally grown produce and hand-crafted goods. • mWednesday – Story Time by the Sea, 10-11:30 am. Join the Princess and her fairytale friends for stories and games.

Carolina Beach Weight Watchers Club Starting on Monday’s Getting ready for summer and trying to find that perfect bathing suit? Or, just simply trying to lose weight, well you have come to the right place. Welcoming to Carolina Beach is our very own Weight Watchers Club. Starting every Monday at 12:00 noon, the Weight Watchers Club will be

P.I. Calendar of Events for 2014

UP COMING MEETINGS • Monday July 21, 2014 – Membership Meeting. 7:309:00 pm. Wilmington entrepreneur, Sam Leake, will talk about the life and times of the South’s most famous General, Robert E. Lee. Sam Leake will

be talking about the non-war life of Robert E. Lee. The General’s war years are heavily documented and explored, but what happened to Lee after the Civil War ended? What events See MEETING, page 13B

April 2014 Programs at N.C. Aquarium at Ft. Fisher BEHIND THE SCENES • AQUARIST APPRENTICE - Saturdays, July 12, 19, 26 at 2 p.m. - Check out a dirty job you’re sure to love. Join staff on a behind-the-scenes tour and learn about Aquarium animals, what they eat, how they live, and how to care for them. Then, assist aquarists with food preparation and help feed the animals. Participants also observe aquarists during daily care and maintenance tasks. This limited opportunity is only open to 10 participants. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared to smell fishy. For ages 10 and older. Ages 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $25 for ages 13 and older, $23 for ages 1012. Aquarium admission included. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. • BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR - Sundays, July 13, 20, 27 at 11:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m., Mondays, July 14, 21, 28 at 11:15 a.m., Tuesdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 11:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m., Wednesdays, July 16, 23, 30 at 11:15 a.m., Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 at 11:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m., Fridays, July 11, 18, 25 at 11:15 a.m., Saturdays, July 12, 19, 26 at 11:15 a.m. Check out a dirty job you’re sure to love. Join staff on a behind-the-scenes tour and learn about Aquarium animals, what they eat, how they live, and how to care for them. Then assist aquarists with food preparation and help feed the animals. Participants also observe aquarists during daily care and maintenance tasks. This limited opportunity is only open to 10 participants. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared to smell fishy. For ages

10 and older. Ages 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $25 for ages 13 and older, $23 for ages 1012. Aquarium admission included. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. • EXTENDED BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR Mondays, July 14, 21, 28 at 2 p.m., Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 at 2 p.m., Fridays, July 11, 18, 25 at 2 p.m. - Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at an Aquarium? Space for animal holding, husbandry, life support systems, and access to exhibits is hidden behind the aquarium walls. If you have ever cared for a home aquarium, you may have some idea of what it takes to operate a collection of salt and freshwater exhibits, with hundreds of animals. Accompany aquarium staff on a guided tour of animal quarantine, life support, food preparation, and access areas. This unique opportunity is limited to 10 participants. Children under 8 are not permitted. Children between 8 and 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fee: $15.00 for adults and $13.00 for children 17 and under. Aquarium admission included. NC Aquarium Society Members pay $9.00 per participant. FOR CHILDREN • FINS AND FAMILY TOUR - Tuesdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 2 p.m., Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 2 p.m. - A short and sweet tour behind the scenes for the young and curious. This 30-minute exploration packs in gallons of hidden fun and learning specifically for families with children 3 to 7 years old. Staff shares fintastic animal facts and assists in See Aquarium, page 9B

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News & Events Katie B Hines Senior Center will be starting their summer schedule. Check us out if you are here vacationing or just moving here. We are located at 308 Cape Fear Blvd. Carolina Beach Phone 910-458-6609. Our classes on Monday Senior exercise at 9:00AM Painting 11:00 to 2:00, Line Dancing 3:30PM Cards 6:30 PM. Tuesday is Bridge starting at 1:00PM. Wednesday At

9:00AM chair yoga. Thursday we have Senior exercise 9:00 AM, Quilting at 10:00AM and painting at 11:00 to 2:00. The first Saturday of each month we serve all you can eat Pancake Breakfast 7:30 to 11:00 AM , price is $6.00 Adults -Kids 8 and over $4.00 kids under 8 eats free. We also play cards every Saturday at 6:30 PM. Last Saturday is cards and bring a Covered Dish.

Religion News Service releases iBook about Pope Francis

SENIOR NEWS Katie B. Hines Senior Center Hosts Monthly Pancake Breakfast The Katie B. Hines Senior Center held their Monthly Pancake Breakfast this past Saturday. Attendees enjoyed fluffy pancakes, eggs, sausage and beverages. The word has certainly spread, as the Center was full of friends and families enjoying the Island freshest hot breakfast. This event is a great See SENIOR, page 17B

Washington, D.C. — Visit the iBookstore today to download a free copy of Pope Francis: A Pope of Firsts from Religion News Service. This new ibook offers a collection of stories and graphics about Pope Francis. The book covers Pope

Francis’s election and early days in office, to his impact as the first Latin American and first Jesuit to rise to the papacy. Download your free copy today by searching “Religion News” in the iBookstore. See RELIGON, page 17B

Sunday Morning Worship at CB pier Rick Courtney and his wife, Lisa, are sharing love through worship, prayer and scripture with a Sunday morning worship service at High Tides on the North End Pier, Carolina Beach. While Courtney was in the

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 300 Harper Avenue • Carolina Beach, NC

Summer Fun Continues With Family Fun Nights at St. Paul’s

Families and kids of all ages are invited to celebrate summer with St. Paul’s United Methodist Church’s second annual series of free Family Fun Nights. The church, located at 300 Harper Avenue, is hosting the events the last four Wednesday evenings in July— July 9, 16, 23, and 30. Each Family Fun Night will begin with a kid-friendly supper at 6:30, followed by indoor and See VACATION, page 16B

KURE MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 117 North 3rd Ave, (910)458-5266 • Kure Beach, NC 28449

Kure Memorial Lutheran News Beach Worship, Church Yard Sale, Faith on Tap and Much More.

navy, he did ministry work. After retiring from the navy, he and his wife stayed in Virginia for a while, but, decided to move back to the area. He then chose to share his ministry with others and he See SUNDAY, page 17B

Encouragement for the week: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1. Sunday Schedule: 9:00 Sunday School 10:00 Worship 11:00 Fellowship Time 4:30 Youth Group Community Beach Worship:

Join us for our Community Beach Worship each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. through September at the “F” Avenue beach access in Kure Beach. It is an awesome place to gather as a community and to worship God! Martin Luther said “God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.” We can probably add to that “in the sand and in the ocean, on the seagulls and pelicans and on the seashells!” Join us for inspiration on God’s beautiful seashore. We have a new sound system and a lineup of guest musicians to lead us in music. This is for the community, so everyone is welcome to stop in and see what we are up to! There is always a beach wheelchair available. We hope you will join us! Surfin’ on God’s Grace, Pastor: Dan Keck 910-458-5266 email: pdannybeachguy@ gmail.com Website: kurememorial.org

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Sports Heat Advisory

BASEBALL NEWS WILMINGTON SHARKS WEEKLY RE-CAP Sharks win 1 and lose 1 this past Week • July 2nd - Wilmington Sharks 5 Edenton Steamers 8 The Wilmington Sharks would entertain the Edenton Steamers on July 4th in front of a crowd of over 2,000 fans, many of which were decked head to toe in the stars and stripes. The Sharks had the game in their jaws, but let it get away from them by allowing four runs late in the game. Wilmington would go on to lose by a score of 8-5, and the four Wilmington defensive errors on the night did not match the production from the Sharks pitching staff. Joe O’Donnell went a strong first five innings amassing seven strikeouts. A leadoff walk issued to leadoff Jake Placzek would come around to haunt the Sharks. Orlando Olivera grounded to Matt Brandy at third for the eventual final out of the inning, but Brandy could not get a clean glove on the ball, and the inning was kept alive. Placzek was knocked home on an RBI double to go up 1-0 early. Nate Moorhouse, one of four Sharks selected to the Coastal Plain League’s All-Star Team roster for the East division, leadoff the top of the fourth. Shawn Sanders would knock an RBI single to tie the game, before Kevin Husum was able to produce an RBI single of his own. Chris Hanson and Matt Brandy would get in on the RBI-single action, for a total of five runs in the fourth on five hits and one Edenton error. O’Donnell was on to operate in the sixth after getting five

runs of offensive support, but it was his defense that would let him down in the sixth. After allowing a walk, two hits, and two errors with one out in the inning, O’Donnell was removed from the game. Edenton would plate five runs in the sixth, just one of the runs being earned. Edenton would add two insurance runs in the eighth for a final score of 8-5. The Sharks are on the road to South Carolina on Saturday to play the Florence RedWolves, winners of the CPL West in the first half, who now with a record of 22-9. • July 5th – Wilmington Sharks 3 Florence Red Wolves 2 - Beau Dees and Cam McRae had a successful return to the Pee Dee on Saturday. Dees pitched five strong innings, and McRae had two doubles and scored twice in helping Wilmington to a 3-2 win over Florence at Sparrow Stadium. “My parents and grandparents were here and my grandparents don’t get to see me play too much so it was fun,” Dees said. “I had a rough start the last time so it was good to come back out and have a quality start. “It was exciting,” McRae said. “I had a lot of family here. We knew he was going to pitch tonight and coach told me I was catching. We wanted to show the home crowd the best performance we could.” Dees, a former Marlboro County standout, wasn’t sup-

a.m. and drops around 6:00 p.m. during the summer. Temperatures have exceeded full equipment safe zones by 7:30 a.m. on some days so coaches are advised to be aware. The safety guidelines are as follows: • Pads, helmets and all other protective equipment must be removed any time the heat index reaches 96º. • All practices must be moved indoors anytime the heat index reaches 105 º. • ALL forms of outdoor practice should be finished by 10:30 a.m. and not resume until 6:00 p.m. See HEAT, page 17B

USO OF NORTH CAROLINA ANNOUNCES “FORE THE TROOPS” TOUR Golf tournament series to help make Every Moment Count posed to pitch in Florence but without a rain out earlier in the week his start was pushed back to Saturday. The left-hander bounced back from a rough first inning to pick up his fifth win. Dees allowed two runs, one earned, in the first but that was all the RedWolves got off of him. The left-hander gave up five hits and didn’t walk a batter. Four Wilmington relievers pitched four scoreless innings as Kyler Stout picked the final

inning to pick up the save. “I feel we have the best bullpen in the CPL and they shove it every time they go out there,” Dees said. McRae, a former Darlington standout, got Wilmington’s rally started in the sixth. Trailing 2-1 in the top of the sixth, McRae laced a double. Shawn Sanders followed with a single to shallow left field but McRae stayed at second. See BASEBALL, page 16B

This year, the USO of North Carolina is combining its individual fundraising golf tournaments into a season-long tour to support our troops and wounded warriors across the state. The four regional tournaments all lead to the grand finale in September: the Traditions of Honor Cup, featuring Medal of Honor recipients, veterans and current military members. The “Fore The Troops” Tour opens in New Bern, and travels to Wake Forest, Greensboro and Southern Pines. Each course has two winners that will advance to the Traditions of

Honor Cup in Charlotte: the Highest Fundraiser and the Lowest Score. Golfers can also register directly to play in the Tradition of Honors Cup at www.usoncforethetroops.com. “The golfers in previous USO of NC tournaments across the state have been a great group of supporters. We hope to build on their interest in supporting the work of the USO of NC by engaging them beyond one event, although no one has to golf in more than one. Our hope is that they will have such a great time at these premier See GOLF, page 9B

RUNNING NEWS New Hanover County Track & Running Club to run thru the Summer and is Available for All

(Forest City), JD Crowe (Columbia), Steven Pallares (Forest City), and Jared Allen (HP-Thomasville) were named finalists. In the East, Morehead City’s Kyle Carroll (Jefferson College) was the leading vote getter with 854 votes. Fayetteville’s Jason Blum (Southeast Missouri State) finished second with 611 votes. Meanwhile, in the West, Asheboro’s Rouric Bridgewater (Grand Canyon) finished with

the lead after receiving 566 votes. Columbia’s JD Crowe (Francis Marion) took second with 279 votes. With their Fan Final Vote selections, Carroll and Bridgewater have earned a spot as 2014 CPL All-Stars. Further, and due to two injuries to selected All-Stars Taylor Nichols (Wilson / Louisiana Tech) in the East and Weston Wilson (HPThomasville / Clemson) in the West; the CPL has decided to

reward Blum and Crowe to fill those spots. Thus, Carroll will start at designated hitter/utility player and Blum as his reserve for the East All-Stars; while Bridgewater will go in as the reserve third baseman and Crowe as the reserve designated hitter/utility player for the West All-Stars. Also on the team are the players originally voted in by head coaches, broadcasters and media See ALL-STARS, page 17B

Wilmington Hammerheads FC rescheduled match with Orlando City Soccer Club for Thursday, August 28th tickets previously issued for the match are to be honored. The match was postponed due to inclement weather from Hurricane Arthur causing heavy rain and 80 mph wind gusts in the area on Thursday, July 3

making for unplayable conditions. Gates are scheduled to open at 6:00 p.m. ET at Legion Stadium the day of the match. Tickets previously purchased may not be exchanged for any remaining regular season

This Club is designed to keep kids and their parents inshape throughout the summer months and get them involved in the sport of running. The Club will start meeting every Monday and Wednesday’s at the Ashley High School Track from 6-7:30PM. The 1st Practice will be Monday, June 30th at 6:00PM; meet at the Ashley High School Track. Most practices will take an hour for grades K-8 and about 1-2 hours for grades 9-12. All participants must bring their own water; none will be provided other than the water in the fountains around the school. Parents must attend if there child is 12 or under. Parents may volunteer to help out or just walk around the track. Workouts are geared

toward the age or skill level of the athlete. If you want to volunteer please contact Shawn McKee at (910)233-3234 or email islandgazette@aol.com. I would like to encourage everyone to keep tabs on the Wilmington Road Runner’s and its-go-time.com website for upcoming races. Find us on Facebook for all the latest updates on Practice’s and Races. (If times or dates change we will be updating the Facebook Page and making announcements at practice). Please remember to keep good running shoes on your kids and make sure they are the proper shoes for their feet. (Varsity High School Kids meet from 68PM, K-8 and J.V. High School See RUNNING, page 13B

32th Annual Maus, Warwick & Matthews & Company Tri Span 5k & 10K Race July 12th

SOCCER NEWS Wilmington Hammerheads FC has confirmed that the previously postponed match against Orlando City Soccer Club is now rescheduled for Thursday, August 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Legion Stadium. All

The New Hanover County Schools (NHCS) Athletics Department announces guidelines regarding summer athletics safety. These guidelines are effective beginning July 1, 2014 and run through the fourteen scheduled practice days AFTER the first official day of Fall sports; or when school practice hours begin --whichever occurs first. Safe practice times can vary slightly when SIGNIFICANT climate changes are noted (rain, major cloud coverage, relative humidity at least 10% lower than average at start time, temperature at least 10 degrees cooler than average at start time). The heat index spikes drastically around 9:30

GOLFING NEWS

4 Sharks Named to 2014 CPL All-Star Roster HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. The Coastal Plain League announced today the rosters for the 2014 All-Star game set to be held in Morehead City, N.C. July 13-14 at Big Rock Stadium. This marks the 16th year the CPL has played an all-star game with last year’s being won by the East in Hampton, Va. Players are separated by division and will be competing in front over a large contingency of scouts as well as fans. Since the game is being played in the Morehead City Marlins home ballpark, the East All-Stars will be the home team while the West All-Stars will serve as the visitors. For the first time, the CPL turned to its fans to select their favorite of five candidates for the East and West All-Star teams respectively. The fan response was outstanding as over 3,000 fans voted in a 24hour period. In the East, Jason Blum (Fayetteville), Justin Novak (Petersburg), Kyle Carroll (Morehead City), Michael Montville (Wilmington), and Sam Tidaback (Peninsula) earned a spot on the final vote ballot. In the West, Rouric Bridgewater (Asheboro), Devin Wenzel

NHCS Announces Outdoor Athletics Heat Advisory Guidelines

match. For more information regarding Wilmington Hammerheads FC or to purchase tickets, please contact (910) 777-2111 or visit online at w w w. w i l m i n g t o n h a m m e r heads.com.

The Wilmington Family YMCA is pleased to announce the 32nd Annual Tri Span 5K & 10K race will be held on Saturday, July 12th at 7:00 am at the Cotton Exchange parking lot in downtown Wilmington. This race is presented by the Wilmington Family YMCA to benefit the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Program, and is gen-

erously sponsored by our title sponsor Maus, Warwick & Matthews & Company and all of our generous gold, silver, and bronze sponsors. This will be the Tri Span’s 12th year partnering with title sponsors Maus, Warwick & Matthews & Company. We are expecting 500 runners to participate again See Tri-Span, page 17B

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2014 Spring Pleasure Island Soccer Association TEAM PHOTO’S (MORE NEXT WEEK)

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CAPT MIKE HARRISON Lucy’s Choice Bay Charters

If you want to catch flounder I think it’s easier than ever. Just take Gulp Alive artificial bait on a hook with a light weight and sling it out from the beach. It doesn’t have to go very far. Retrieve it as slowly as you can. If you do that for a short time, I’m convinced you’ll catch a flounder. A “little” flounder. Ever since this fishing season started I’ve seen an abundance of small flounder. “Throw-backs”. North Carolina Dept of Marine Fisheries regulates the number and size that we can take: ‘No more than six per person and each must be at least 15 inches long. We may now be starting

to see the results of some of those State regulations. By leaving the protected, undersize fish, we leaving more breeders. Our Red Drum population is much healthier than just a few years ago and I’m hopeful that flounder numbers are following that same pattern. Catching really big flounder is kinda like the lottery for me. I guess your odds of hitting the big one increase if you buy more tickets (or catch more small flounder). Speaking of the lottery…. At breakfast a husband says to his wife, “What would you do if I won the Lottery?” “I’d take my half and leave you!” she said. “Great” he replied. “I won $12 yesterday. Here’s six. Stay in touch.”

(Pictured Above): Ann from Fayetteville caught her first flounder aboard Lucy's Choice.

Motorized, All-Terrain Wheelchairs Donated to Wildlife Commission The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission recently worked with disabled sportsmen to field test nine new allterrain wheelchairs, or “track chairs,” at the John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville. Disabled sportsmen tested the Action TrackChairsTM at four activity stations — fishing, archery, air rifle range and wildlife watching — to assess the chairs’ capabilities and provide input on user guidelines and an operational manual that the Wildlife Commission is developing for the general public. In addition to testing the track chairs at activity stations, disabled sportsmen test drove the chairs on different terrain and at different speeds to evaluate the chairs’ maneuverability. “With treads instead of wheels and a top speed of 5 See All-Terrain, page 13B

(Pictured Above): Ace Cruz, of Fayetteville, reeled in a channel catfish while fishing from an Action TrackChair while Richard Wilson of Spring Lake looks on.

USCG-Auxiliary Boating Safety Course July 14th The Wilmington Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 10-6 is offering the About Boating Safety (ABS) Course* This is a good beginner’s course as well as a refresher. Includes an

introduction to boating, boating law, safety equipment, navigation aids, trailering, storing and protecting your boat and much more. July 14, 16 & 21 Monday and Thursday 6:30 -

9:00 PM Each Night. Classes will be held at the CFCC Downtown Campus, Burnett Building in Room W060 on Water Street. Cost is $35 with See SAFETY, page 16B

Wildlife Commission Renovates County Line Boating Access Area The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has reopened the County Line Boating Access Area on Kerr Lake in Vance County after completing renovations last

week. The area, which is located at 188 County Line in Manson, is a popular destination for anglers looking to catch largemouth bass, striped bass, crappie, sunfish, white

perch and catfish. Renovations included replacing two old boat ramps and a floating dock with two new ramps and a new floating dock. When constructing the ramps, staff raised the top of the ramps approximately 5 feet to make the site usable when the lake’s water level rises. Staff also installed a new uniSee Renovates, page 19B

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Rising Kindergarten and 6th Grade Title I Students to Participate in Unique Summer Learning Program

New Hanover County Schools Open School Libraries for Summer Reading Program to Help Achievement Gap

The Think Lab is Coming July 17 Beginning July 14, 2014, rising kindergarten students registered to attend any one of New Hanover County’s Title I elementary schools and rising sixth grade students who will

attend D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy or Williston Middle School, will have the unique opportunity to participate in a new summer learning program. See LEARNING, page 9B

Lawyers for Literacy Program Honored for woth with NHC Schools Teachers at Snipes Academy and Gregory School of Science, Mathematics and Technology said their students have benefited greatly this academic year from weekly reading sessions

with the Lawyers for Literacy (L4L) Program. L4L volunteers include judges, attorneys, paralegals and law students who spend 30 minutes a week for a See LAWYERS, page 9B

New Hanover County Schools Seeking Businesses to Participate in 2014-2015 Employee Vendor Fair New Hanover County Schools (NHCS) invites local businesses and organizations to participate in the NHCS’ Employee Vendor Fair on Friday, August 22, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The fair will be held in the Ashley High School gymnasium, located at 555 Halyburton Memorial Parkway, Wilmington, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to market services/products, as well as offer incentives, to approximately 3,700 NHCS employees. Live entertainment, wellness assessments, and other

activities will all be a part of this exciting event. The NHCS’ Employee Vendor Fair has been developed by the Public Relations Department of NHCS to expose local businesses to one of the largest employers in New Hanover County and foster community partnerships. The fair will be the only major opportunity for businesses to directly connect with NHCS employees during the 2014-15 school year. A participation fee of $150 is required. Corporate sponsorships are See VENDER, page 9B

New Hanover County Schools (NHCS) will operate a summer reading program at its Title I elementary and middle schools throughout the summer months. The main goal of the summer reading program is to increase students’ access to books and opportunities to read for leisure. The program was implemented to help reduce the achievement gap in reading, which typically widens during summer vacation. Research shows that children who read

books during the summer improve their reading fluency, reading comprehension, and vocabulary, all of which help to keep students on track for graduation. The district is able to offer the summer reading program through funds allotted by the federal Title I program for the 2014-15 school year. Libraries at participating Title I schools will give parents the opportunity to bring their child to the school to check out books. Each school has been See LIBRARY, page 16B

New Hanover County 4-H’ers Receive Honors at State 4-H Congress New Hanover County 4H’ers received honors at the recent State 4-H Congress. This year’s 4-H Congress, held in Raleigh June 21-24, attracted 541 youth and their adult leaders for activities including presentations on a variety of subjects, leadership and citizenship training, service opportunities, officer elections and more. This year’s 4-H Congress also included 4-H Citizenship Focus, where 4-H’ers engage See 4-HER’S, page 13B

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Belly Dancing Class Instructor Christina Fatum is teaching our new Belly Dancing Class! Come and experience the melodic and intoxicating world of belly dance. You will learn the art of Egyptian Cabaret, hailed as the ballet of belly dance. These fluid motions, exciting drum rhythms & authentic props will make you feel beautiful no matter what age, shape or dance experience you have.

We are offering Belly Dancing every Sunday from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Cost is $8.00 for a daily drop-in participant or purchase a 5-class package for $35.00. All participants must be Recreation Center members or pay the daily guest fee plus the rate of class. Please contact the Recreation Center with any additional questions at (910) 458-2977.

Carolina Beach Aerobics The class is a total body workout that combines a 30minute aerobics segment, along with a weight and abdominal workout. Please bring your own 4-6 pound dumbbells if you have them. This class is a fun and energizing way to exercise for all ages. The class is

held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 - 9:00 am. Cost is $2.00 per participant. This is a great way to burn off those extra calories and stay in shape. If you have any questions, please contact the Recreation Center Staff at 458-2977.

Gentle Yoga Instructor Tamara Cairns is teaching our Gentle Yoga Class! Enjoy our toned down yoga class that will build strength and balance through yoga postures with an emphasis on proper alignment. Perfect for seniors, beginnings and those with restricted movement. Cost is

$7.00 per participant. Classes are every Friday from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. All participants must be Recreation Center members or pay the daily guest fee plus the rate of the class. For more information, please contact the Recreation Center at 458-2977.

Mini Monets Creative Children’s Art Camp Looking for a creative outlet for your child this summer? Join Jennie Wenk for our Mini Monets Art Camps! Fine Artists Camp: This is a 2-hour camp designed for artists ages 3 – 8. This week long camp is perfect for artists who are looking to explore new mediums and nurture their creativity through guided and self-directed projects. Artists will learn drawing, conte, collage, modeling, charcoal, pastels, painting and sculpting. We have two sessions available: Session 1 = June 16th – 20th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm or Session 2 = July 14th – 18th from 9:00 – 11:00 am. Comic Illustrator Camp: This is a week long 2-hour camp

that introduces the foundations for character design, layout and story boards. These projects are designed to take you to the next level as an illustrator, preparing you for a career in illustration, comic books or graphic novels and sequential art. Artists will learn some of the following: conceptual art, character design, story boards, maquettes, layout and inking. This session is July 28th – August 1st from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Cost for each participant is only $125.00 per week. Cost for additional siblings is $110.00. For more information, please contact Jennie Wenk: (910) 399-1708, minimonets@gmail.com or www.minimonetsart.com.

Zumba Gold© This class is great for Zumba© beginners and participants that like a slower pace. Kathy Senna is instructing classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 – 10:00 am in our basketball courts. Kathy is a retired Health and Physical Education teacher with 36 years experience and a Master’s degree in Exercise Science. Zumba Gold© is a lower impact, easy-to-follow,

Latin-inspired dance fitnessparty that keeps you in the groove of life. Cost is only $6.00 per participant or you can purchase a 5-class package for only $25.00. All participants must be Recreation Center members or pay the daily guest fee prior to attending class. For additional information, please contact the Recreation Center at 458-2977.

Barre Class Join Christina Dees for our exciting Barre Class! This uniquely fun workout fuses ballet, dance, yoga and pilates into an enjoyable and highenergy experience. It’s open to all levels and no prior experience is required. Class is every Tuesday from 10:30 – 11:30 am and every Thursday from 5:30

– 6:30 pm. Cost is $6.00 per participant or purchase a 5class package for $25.00. All participants must be Recreation Center members or pay the daily guest fee plus the rate of class. Please contact the Recreation Center with any additional questions at (910) 458-2977.

Cardio Dance Fusion with Strength Training by Jazzercise® Join Darlene Smithson for dance, fun and fitness with our Cardio Dance Fusion with Strength Training by Jazzercise® Class! This class incorporates a warm-up, cardio dance routines, full-body strength training workout and a cool down. We offer a lowimpact or high-impact option— all participants are welcome to attend! We offer two different

payment methods: pay only $6.00 per class or pay $40.00 for unlimited monthly classes. Classes are every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:15 am – 9:15 am. All participants must be Recreation Center members or pay the daily guest fee plus the rate of the class. For additional information, please contact the Recreation Center at 458-2977.

Yoga Flow Foundations Please join us for our Yoga Flow Foundations Class! Instructor Tamara Cairns will introduce students to basic yoga postures, relaxation and breath techniques in a calm, meditative environment. Suitable for beginning and practiced students. Classes are

every Friday from 9:30 am 10:45 am. Cost is $8.00 per class. All participants must be Recreation Center members or pay the daily guest fee plus the rate of the class. For more information, please contact the Recreation Center at 458-2977.

Summer Day Camp 2014 The Carolina Beach Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp 2014 Program will feature a different structure than in years past. Rather than signing up for individual days, campers will enjoy one full week of camp with a variety of activities included. • All drop off and pickup will be at the Recreation Center • Camps run Monday thru Friday from 9:00AM until 4:00PM • Campers must register for the entire week • Each week will offer one special activity (Jungle Rapids, surfing, paddle boarding etc.) • Each week will include at least one beach day • Weekly rates for Carolina

Beach residents are $125, nonresidents $150 • There will be no camp the week of June 30th-July 4th & July 14-18th Our detailed schedule of camp dates and activities will be released on April 21st and can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/CB RecCenter Signups begin for Carolina Beach residents on Tuesday, May 6th at 8:00AM and Friday, May 9th at 7:00AM for nonresidents. Please sign up early as space is limited. For more info please contact Samantha Robinson at samantha.robinson@carolinabeach.org

GOLF from page 4B golf facilities that they will want to participate in more and get their friends involved,” USO of NC President John Falkenbury said. “In the end, it is about how we can come together to support our wounded warriors, our troops – active

duty, National Guard and Reserve -- and their families. The need for our critical programs and services is growing especially our vital resiliency and transition assistance initiatives. The Tour brings North Carolinians together to support

our troops, help the USO of NC to continue its over 70 years of care and comfort to them, and enjoy many of the great golf venues across the state.” Not a golfer? Not a problem. Through the USO of NC Patriot Club, you can set up a team page and

spread the word, request support from family and friends and earn the chance to join us at the elite 10th Annual Salute to Freedom Gala this October. To register a team in the golf tour, go to www.usoncforethetroops.com. Sponsorships for the tour are available.

AUCTION from page 2B afternoon fun for the entire family! Admission to the Chinese Auction is only $5 and includes mini-raffle tickets and a chance to win a door prize. You may purchase your ticket at the door on the 26th, and refreshments will be available. Attendees will be treated to cake and cold beverages at the conclusion of the Chinese Auction. The doors open at 1:00 pm and prizes will begin being awarded at 2:30 pm. As Chairperson Janice Truelove explains, “If you’ve never attended a Chinese

Auction, it works like this: With your paid admission, you get tickets (25) to drop into the container next to each gift item you’d like to win. You may buy extra tickets if you like. A winner is chosen for each item. Higher value gift items (e.g., a gift certificate to a restaurant or perhaps an art object) go on our sweepstakes table and separate tickets are sold for them.” There will also be a 50/50 raffle where half of the cash raised goes to the winner and the other half goes to the Help Center, as well as a Silent

Auction for items such as Hotel getaways. For more information on the upcoming Chinese Auction, please call Janice Truelove at 910 458-1920. For twenty-eight years, our all-volunteer staff has helped the neediest residents of Pleasure Island. The Help Center of Federal Point’s primary focus has always been to meet people’s immediate need for food. The Help Center of Federal Point is located in the Recreation Center of Carolina Beach just behind the Town Hall at 1121-B North Lake

Park Blvd. The Help Center is open Monday thru Friday from 10:00 am until 12:00 Noon. The Help Center of Federal Point is not state or federally funded. It is supported solely by the generous contributions of local businesses, churches, and private donations from compassionate individuals. All donations are tax deductible and may be mailed to The Help Center of Federal Point, Inc. P.O. Box 54 Carolina Beach, NC 28428. You can also help out by becoming a volunteer. Call 910 458-9339 for more info.

AQUARIUM from page 2B creating a fishy craft to take home. Then follow the hidden passages to the top of the Aquarium’s largest habitat for views of sharks, rays, a green sea turtle and much more. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes. For ages 3 and older. Fee: $16 for ages 13 and older, $14 for ages 3-12. Aquarium admission included. P R E R E G I S T R AT I O N REQUIRED. OUTDOORS & EXPLORATION • CANOEING THE SALT MARSH - Saturdays, July 12, 19, 26 at 9 a.m. - A three-hour exploration of the Zeke’s Island Estuarine Research Reserve by canoe. Activities may include crabbing, seining or birding. Participants should be able to swim and be capable of sustained physical exertion. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes. For ages 8 and older. Ages 8-12 must be accompanied by two adults. Fee: $25 per participant. Aquarium admission is not included. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. • SURF FISHING WORKSHOP - Tuesdays, July 15, 22, 29 at 8 a.m. - This three hour workshop includes one hour of

classroom discussion, then surf fishing on the beach nearby. All equipment and bait provided. Program is rain or shine, with extra activities added in event of bad weather (e.g., throwing a cast net). Ages 10 and older. Fee: $15 per participant. Aquarium admission is not included. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR KIDS Aquarium summer camps provide fun and safe learning opportunities with knowledgeable and competent leadership. Camps run simultaneously for ages 5-6, 7-9 and 10-12. Ages 5-6, known as Aquanauts, become immersed in weekly topics through animal interaction, play, storytelling, crafts and hands on outdoor activities. Ages 7-9, Marine Detectives, use their investigative skills during animal programs, outdoor excursions and interactive games to better understand nature. Ages 10-12, Ocean Explorers, participate with staff in experiences outdoors and behind the scenes at the Aquarium to discover each weekly topic. Ages 13-14, Coastal Crusaders, venture farther to explore different coastal environments and learn about

animal collection. These campers also interact more directly with staff behind the scenes to assist with animal care. • ANIMAL KEEPERS July 14 – 18 at 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages: 5-6, 10-12 or July 21 – 25 at 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages: 5-6, 10-12 - How do we feed 2,000 animals? What does it take to keep a 235,000-gallon aquarium clean? Where do aquarium animals come from? Campers learn what it takes to be responsible for the daily care and maintenance of aquarium animals. By helping prepare food, clean exhibits and create animal enrichment, campers get a glimpse of the work required to provide proper animal care. Fee: $230. P R E R E G I S T R AT I O N REQUIRED ECO EXPLORERS - July 28 – August 1 at 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages: 5-6, 10-12 - How many different animals live in the rainforest? Would a polar bear meet a penguin? What kind of animals can survive in a desert? Campers will take an imaginary trip around the world to discover various ecosystems and the animals that live there. This camp will also highlight the diversity of

local environments. Fee: $230. P R E R E G I S T R AT I O N REQUIRED • COASTAL CRUSADERS - July 28 – August 1 at 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages: 1314 - How can North Carolina's aquatic environments be recreated and maintained in an aquarium setting? By exploring natural habitats and participating in animal collection and care, campers will gain a better understanding of how to investigate and preserve the environment we all share. Activities that campers will enjoy this week include canoeing on the Cape Fear River, surf fishing and snorkeling. Fee: $280. P R E R E G I S T R AT I O N REQUIRED. The N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher is located just south of Kure Beach, a short drive from Wilmington, on U.S. 421. The site is less than a mile from the Fort Fisher ferry terminal. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission:$10.95 ages 13-61; $9.95 62+ and military; $8.95 ages 3-12. Free admission for: children 2 and younger, registered groups of N.C. school children, and N.C. Aquarium Society members. General information: www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher

VENDER from page 7B also available for $1,000, which include acknowledgement in all advertisements, including social media; participation and choice placement of

table in Vendor Fair; and company logo on event program and banner. Space is available on a first come, first serve basis. Those interested in participating or who would like to

obtain more information about the NHCS Employee Vendor Fair, should contact Heather Miller at heather.miller @nhcs.net or (910) 254-4245 by Monday, July 21, 2014.

Scholarships from page 2B Miss (13-15 yrs) and Miss (1622 yrs) will compete in interview, talent and evening gown. All ages may compete in Swimsuit. Each contestant

receives trophies and gifts. Proceeds benefit the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce/Special Events, the Federal Point Help Center and the NHC Senior Resource

Special Needs account. For more information and application, please contact Diane Berry-Klutz at 910-458-5962 or 910-798-6405, email blueocean5678@yahoo.com.

Gazette, Jul y 9th, LAWYERS from page 7B minimum of four weeks with 2 to 4 students who have been selected by their teachers for additional help to improve their reading skills. Volunteers share their time, love of reading and knowledge of Civics, U.S. History, and biographies of American heroes. Volunteers are required to listen to the children read interesting non-fiction books and assist them as needed. "L4L has not only helped these students with reading skills, it has sparked their interest in non-fiction books in general. Children want to read about real things that happened and are curious about how they can become active and vital parts of their government and a part of the change that they want to see in the world around them," L4L Chairwoman Ann David said. On June 19, 2014, the North Carolina Bar Association's Board of Governors will recog-

2014 9B nize L4L at their annual state convention. They have asked the Snipes Teacher of the Year and L4L teacher, Ms. Emily Mason, one of her students involved in L4L, along with Ms. David, to speak about the program and the benefits that it has provided for the last two years. L4L was a pilot program in New Hanover County last year and became so successful that it is been replicated in several cities statewide including Raleigh, Durham and Charlotte. It was also recently featured in the North Carolina Bar Association's magazine. The program was also featured at the American Bar Association's Law Related Education Conference in Atlanta in October. It was so well received that Lawyers for Literacy has been invited back as a feature program at their next event. In addition, several states have also requested the model to start a L4L in their states.

LEARNING from page 7B The Think Lab is a thinking course designed by the New Hanover County Schools (NHCS) Title I Program and the Academically Gifted Program. The program is all day, four days a week for five weeks, starting July 14th, ending on August 14, 2014 and will add an additional twenty days of learning to the traditional school year. The Think Lab is not the typical reading and math remediation program. It is an opportunity to engage students in developing purposeful and rigorous thinking skills—the building blocks for learning and understanding in all content areas. Through the use of hands-on, interactive, short thinking exercises, games and puzzles, students will learn how to analyze information, draw inferences, generate ideas, make connections, and solve problems. Interested parents can get more information and register their rising kindergarten student at the Title I school they will be attending in the fall or their rising 6th grade student at either D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy or Williston Middle

School. Principals have the registration forms and parent transportation request forms. Transportation, breakfast and lunch will be provided as part of this program. For more information about the Think Lab, please contact the Federal Programs Department at (910) 254-4152. Participating Schools:, Alderman Elementary School, Anderson Elementary School, Bellamy Elementary School, Blair Elementary School, Bradley Creek Elementary School, Carolina Beach Elementary School, Castle Hayne Elementary School, College Park Elementary School, D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy, Forest Hills Global Elementary School, Gregory Elementary School of Math, Science and Technology, Murrayville Elementary School, Pine Valley Elementary School, Rachel Freeman Elementary School of Engineering, Snipes Academy of Arts and Design, Sunset Park Elementary School, Mary C. Williams Elementary School, Williston Middle School, Winter Park Elementary School, and Wrightsboro Elementary School

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Gazette, Jul y 9th, 2014 EVENTS from page 1B up and Let Us Create a GREAT PARTY to remember And don’t forget to stay for our fantastic DOUBLE Fireworks show at 9:00 pm (weather permitting). Hurricane Arther has now allowed us to double up four future shows and this will be one of them! Come join your family and friends at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk for a night of FREE fun, music and fireworks. The following night, we will be presenting our second of the FREE Summer Concert

Series at the Ft. Fisher Air Force Recreation Area with the great classic blues and southern rock sounds of the Justin Fox Trio. Justin Fox Trio is a Rock/Blues band from Wilmngton, NC playing a wide variety of rock/blues covers from every generation of music and having a damn good time doing it. Band Members:Justin Fox, Dave Morse, Jeremy Summers. In Carolina Beach, don’t forget about Family Night every Tuesday at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk from 6:30-

8:30, followed by Cash BINGO at the Gazebo Stage from 7:00-9:00 on Wednesday evenings. Let’s not forget, the very popular Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market held every Saturday from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Carolina Beach Lake. At Kure Beach’s new Oceanfront Park, they have a bevy of activity starting with Turtle Talks every Monday from 7:00-8:00 pm, followed by Tuesday’s Open Air Market from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. On Wednesday, bring the young See EVENTS, page 19B

4-HER’S from page 7B with their elected leaders in the N.C. General Assembly. Samantha Sharpe, 10, daughter of Phil and Tina Sharpe of Hampstead, and Rachel Mumey, 16, daughter of Roy and Terri Mumey of Wilmington, received honors in contests designed to test 4H’ers’ knowledge of a variety of subjects. Samantha won the bronze medal in the 9-10 yearold division of the food and nutrition competition for her

demonstration on making delicious Red Velvet Cookies. Rachel Mumey was a state winner in the ARIE competition. ARIE -- Application, Resume, Interview and Essay competition -- is a four-step process by which youth are chosen to attend national 4-H events including National Congress, National Conference and International Leadership Conference. Rachel will attend National Congress this fall. Also participating in state

presentations were Ashley Oyler, 17, and Emily Oyler, 14, daughters of David and Kim Oyler of Burgaw, and D’Anna Dininny, 15, daughter of Larry and Julie Dininny of Hampstead. Robert Shivers, 18, son of Fran Perry of Wilmington, and Elanna Dininny, 15, daughter of Larry and Julie Dininny of Hampstead participated in leadership and citizenship training as well as a 4K to raise money for the Cape Fear Literacy

Council. Together, New Hanover County 4-H raised $168 through donations. The 4-H program is the youth education program of North Carolina Cooperative Extension, based at North Carolina State and North Carolina A&T State universities. More than 227,782 young people between the ages of 5 and 18 participate in North Carolina 4-H activities each year with the help of 20,333 adult and youth volunteers.

MEETING from page 2B shaped the person that became the General of the Confederate Army? • Monday August 18, 2014 Membership Meeting. 7:309:00 pm. Mike Giles, from the North Carolina Coastal Federation will talk to us about the natural history of our most prescious resource. • Monday September 15, 2014: Membership Meeting. 7:30-9:00 pm. Norm Melton, will talk about his personal experiences while “Growing Up on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.”

• Monday October 20, 2014: MembershipMeeting. 7:309:00 pm. Local historian and author, Elaine Henson, will present an illustrated talk on the history of the “Cape Fear Beaches.” Monday November 17, 2014: Membership Meeting. 7:30-9:00 pm. LeRae Umfleet, of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources will return to us with her program on “Women in World War One.” Monday December 15, 2014: Holiday Potluck 6:309:00 pm.

All programs are FREE and open to the public. They are held at the Federal Point History Center, 1121-A North Lake Park Blvd. (Just south of the Carolina Beach Town Hall.) Visit the History Center, open Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10-4. For more information call: 910-458-0502. From the Friends of Fort Fisher Looking for Descendents! The Friends of Fort Fisher are gathering contact information for any decendents of soldiers involved in the building of Fort Fisher or any of the other forts in the Cape Fear

area. They would also like to find decendents of men who fought in the battles for Fort Fisher, Fort Holmes, Fort Caswell, Fort Johnston, and Fort Anderson, as well as blockade runner captains, crew and pilots, basically anyone who was involved in the Wilmington Campaign. Visit their website at: www.friendsoffortfisher. com for links to projects and events including the 150th Battle reenactment and the descendents reunion in January 2015. Contact John Golden at johngolden@ec.rr.com for more information.

RUNNING from page 4B Kids meet from 6-7:30PM) Practice Dates & Races: • Wednesday, July 2nd at 6:00PM Meet at the Ashley High School Track • Monday, July 7th at 6:00PM Meet at the Ashley High School Track • Wednesday, July 9th at 6:00PM Meet at the Ashley High School Track • Monday, July 14th at 6:00PM Meet at the Ashley High School Track • Wednesday, July 16th at 6:00PM Meet at the Ashley High School Track • Monday, July 21st at 6:00PM Meet at the Ashley

High School Track • Wednesday, July 23rd at 6:00PM Meet at the Ashley High School Track • Monday, July 28th at 6:00PM Meet at the Ashley High School Track • Wednesday, July 30th at 6:00PM Meet at the Ashley High School Track • Thursday, July 31st at Hoggard High School Meet at the Track at 6:00PM. This will be a Adult and Youth Track Meet Hosted by WOL. • Monday, August 4th at 6:00PM Meet at the Ashley High School Track • Wednesday, August 6th at 6:00PM Meet at the Ashley

High School Track (THIS IS THE FINAL PRACTICE OF THE YEAR) HIGH SCHOOL PRACTICE BEGINS • Thursday, August 7th at 6:00PM Meet at the Ashley High School Track • Monday, August 11th at 6:00PM Meet at the Ashley High School Track • Tuesday, August 12th at 6:00PM Meet at the Ashley High School Track

• Wednesday, August 13th at 6:00PM Meet at the Ashley High School Track • Thursday, August 14th at 6:00PM Meet at the Ashley High School Track (High School Practice will be Mon-Thur at 6PM at Ashley Track until school starts when we move to 4:00PM after school. We will be meeting from time to time at Veterans Park in the Soccer Fields also)

ALL TERRAIN from page 6B mph, the track chairs are designed to go just about anywhere — on loose soil, over woody debris, over gravel and across muddy terrain, which increases outdoor opportunities for the disabled,” said Kristopher Smith, the director of the Pechmann Center. “After trying out the chairs for a couple of hours, participants let us know how well the chairs performed under different circumstances to give us input on user guidelines that we are developing for the track chairs to be used at Wildlife Commission game lands and education centers across the state.” Eleven sportsmen with varying levels of experience and expertise at fishing and hunting attended the evaluation on Saturday. While they said they felt safe in the chair and it worked well over different types of terrain, the majority of participants recommended a trial run before first-time users take track chairs into the field. “We’ll definitely have sportsmen review user guidelines with Commission staff and then take the track chairs for a test drive around the education center before they travel across our compound where all of our ponds are located,” Smith said. “One of our field testers told me that the track chairs are very stable and extremely maneuverable, but practice in the parking lot will make users more comfortable in the field.” After the Commission has completed its user guidelines and operational manual later

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this summer, it will distribute the track chairs to its four education centers and some game land depots across the state. The battery-operated chairs will be available at no cost on a first-come, first-serve basis by this fall when the Commission anticipates increased user requests from disabled hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts. More information will be available online, including instructions on borrowing track chairs and locations of track chairs, under the “Hunting” link on the home page. The track chairs cost $10,200 each and were donated to the Commission as a result of efforts by members of the N.C. Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, as well as the following businesses: Barnhill Family Foundation; Bass Pro Shops; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Camp-Younts Foundation; Golden Corral; Grady White Boats; Flanders Corporation; Murphy Family Farms; N.C. Sportsmen’s Caucus; N.C. Wildlife Habitat Foundation; Phil Ellis and Associates AND Wilco-Hess “The availability of innovative new equipment such as these track chairs would not be possible without the generosity of donors,” said Mallory Martin, chief deputy director of the Wildlife Resources Commission. “Our partnership with these conservation-minded donors enables our agency to provide disabled sportsmen with better access to fishing, hunting and wildlife-watching opportunities.”

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16B Gazette, Jul y 9th, 2014 SAFETY from page 6B reduced rates for members of * This course meets the the same household. mandatory NC Educational For information and pre- Boating Safety Course Law sign up contact Auxiliary mem- required for anyone born after ber: Barry Rice January 1, 1988 who wants to 910.515.1685 or email: bfish- operate a vessel powered by a m a n @ a o l . c o m 10 horsepower or greater http://a0541006.uscgaux.inf motor. Dragon Boat from page 2B concert by local favorites “Machine Gun” starts at 5:30PM – food and refreshments will be available for purchase in the main event area and staging and seating will be setup in the main stage area. (Parking lot behind the Sea Witch Café). Saturday, the 10th is Race Day starting at 9am! Teams will be competing for trophies with awards for: The Finals Race Winner, 1st place teams in each category, the slowest team, the most spirited team and the team with the best costumes. You can join in on the fun by forming a Team of friends, neighbors, relatives, co-workers or customers and raising the donation for entering a team. Each team will need 21 members – 20 paddlers and one drummer to keep the pace and must raise $1000 in donations to enter the event or have a corporate sponsor make the donation. Individuals who want to participate but cannot get a full team together can also enter by raising $50 and registering for the event. Saturday also includes a festival of vendors around the Marina who will be displaying

their artwork, jewelry, sports related products and food items for sale. The Festival starts at 9AM. Saturday after the finals in the afternoon (4-5PM) the winners will be announced and trophies will be awarded for the top times at the main stage. PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT BENEFIT: “STEP UP FOR SOLDIERS” This year’s event will benefit: “Step Up For Soldiers” and support “The Kramer House” project. Step Up for Soldiers is proud of this project they refer to as a “Soldier Build.” Upon receiving a plot of land in the Monkey Junction area of Wilmington, NC, the thought of building a transitional home for veterans, along with their families, who are attending local universities, emerged. By completing this house we, as a community, are assisting Veterans in their new journey of life. Insuring that our veterans are able to remain with their families, we are doing more than just building a house. We are building a stronger family, and thus a stronger community. Help us support our veterans by donating to this event.

VACATION from page 3B outdoor games and crafts until 8:00 pm. Outdoor Games Night will kick off this year’s series July 9, and a Scavenger Hunt

will be featured July 16. You’ll need your thinking cap for this adventure, a returning favorite from last year. July 23 will bring a campfire

sing-a-long—complete with s’mores-- and Water Night will end the series July 30. Be ready to get wet! Each Family Fun Night will also include

indoor games and crafts for all ages. Come make a jellyfish! You may call the church at 458 5310 for more information about Family Fun Nights.

BASEBALL from page 4B Then, Nathan Becker singled to right field and Brandon Rawe misplayed it allowing McRae to score and tie it at 2. Hunter Smith reached on fielder’s choice to score Sanders and give the Sharks a 3-2 lead. Florence’s best chance to tie it came in the eighth as Jordan Gore led off with an infield single and moved to second on Gene Cone’s bunt.

But Will Shepley retired Joseph Bialkowski and Blake Marchant to end the inning. Bialkowski led the RedWolves with two hits. Florence has lost two straight after a season-high seven-game winning streak. “We got out to an early lead but couldn’t get it going the rest of the way,” Florence coach Blake Maxwell said. “I thought we were in pretty good shapein the eighth

because we came back several times this year. But it just didn’t happen.” The RedWolves were 9-3 in one-run games before Saturday’s loss. Florence opened the scoring in the bottom of the first with two runs. With one out, Bialkowski and Marchant had back-to-back singles. Then, Andrew Cox hit a ground ball to Sanders at second base. Sanders overthrew first, allow-

ing Bialkowski to score and make it 1-0. Kane Sweeney added an RBI groundout later in the inning to put Florence up 2-0. Florence will host Edenton on Monday in a matchup of the Coastal Plain League’s firsthalf division winners. It’s the only meeting between the two teams this season “Edenton is a good team coming in here. Hopefully we will show up and ready to play,” Maxwell said.

LIBRARY from page 7B provided flexibility in deciding which days of the week to be open. Many of the schools will also open their computer labs for students and parents to use for reading and research. The summer reading program will conclude on Thursday, August 14th. The schools’ library schedules are as follows: Alderman Elementary 2025 Independence Blvd. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Anderson Elementary 455 Halyburton Memorial Parkway Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Bellamy Elementary - 70 Sanders Rd Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Blair Elementary 6510 Market

Street Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Bradley Creek Elementary 6211 Greenville Loop RdTuesday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Carolina Beach Elementary 400 South 4th Street Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Castle Hayne Elementary 3925 Roger Haynes Dr Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; College Park Elementary 5001 Oriole Dr Wednesday 11:00 – 5:00 p.m.; DC Virgo Preparatory Academy 813 Nixon St Monday 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Forest Hills Global Elementary 602 Colonial Dr T u e s d a y Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Rachel Freeman Elementary 2601 Princess Place Dr

Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Gregory Elementary 1106 Ann Street Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Holly Shelter Middle 3921 Roger Haynes Dr. Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Murray Middle 655 Halyburton Memorial Parkway Tuesday Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Murrayville Elementary 225 Mabee Way Tuesday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Myrtle Grove Middle 901 Piner Road Monday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Pine Valley Elementary 440 John S. Mosby Dr Tuesday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Snipes Elementary 2150 Chestnut St Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Sunset Park Elementary 613 Alabama Avenue Tuesday 9:00

a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Trask Middle 2900 N. College Rd Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; MC Williams Elementary 801 Silver Lake Rd Tuesday 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Thursday from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Williston Middle 401 South 10th St Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Winter Park Elementary 204 South MacMillan Ave Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Wrightsboro Elementary 2716 Castle Hayne Rd Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For more information about NHCS’ Summer Reading Program, contact Emma Jackson, Director of Title I and Federal Programs, at (910) 254-4152.

ARBORETUM from page 2B 6:00-7:30pm • Registration fee: $20.00

for general public Participants will learn the basics behind home food preservation in both a boiling water bath and pressure canner, with an emphasis on safety. Registration is required by July 8th, as there is a 25-person minimum to hold each workshop. Participants may obtain more information by calling Gary Levesque at 910-7987670. So Easy To Preserve, Part II: Saturday, July 19th at The Arboretum Auditorium • 10:00am-12:30pm • Registration fee: $50.00 for general public This workshop is a continuation of So Easy To Preserve, Part 1. In this course, partici-

pants will learn the basics of home preservation with handson participation using the boiling water-bath and pressure canning processes of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Participants will be able to bring home what they preserve. Class size is limited to 15 registrants, so pre-registration is required by July 17th. Participants may obtain more information by calling Gary Levesque at 910-798-7670. “The possibilities in canning are easy, mouthwatering and endless--vegetables, jams, jellies, pickles, preserves…the list goes on,” says Melissa Hight. “I am excited to share the joy of canning so that participants can

have year–round seasonal fruits and vegetables for family and friends. There is nothing like the satisfaction experienced when you view the fruits of your labor.” About New Hanover County Arboretum - The Arboretum is home to New Hanover County’s Cooperative Extension Office and is a premier resource center and model in the southeastern United States for horticultural education, leadership development, environmental stewardship, and community involvement in a setting of beautiful and enjoyable gardens. For more information, go to http://nhcarboretum.com

PARROT from page 2B items in the playroom for all the children hospitalized to enjoy. Toys, games, coloring books, crayons, markers, arts & craft supplies, X-Box 360 games, plush toys, rattles and other items for newborns are always needed.

You can help by putting your pocket change in the donation jar located on the counter in the following Pleasure Island locations: Big Apple Bakery, Domino’s Pizza, Island Hots, Ocean Beach Store, Subway, Zaak Grill, Squigley’s Ice Cream

Gift Shop, WINGS Beach Stores (both locations), Frank’s Pizza, Primrose Cottage, Carolina Beach Convenience Store (Cape Fear Blvd), Kure Beach Diner, FROYOZ frozen yogurt shop, Blue Reef Beach Store, and American Legion Post 139.

Cell Block from page 2B material, ranging from classic rock and blues to Motown and modern pop. These three entities (GrayScale Entertainment/the two bands) have one feature in common: veteran guitarist and GrayScale co-owner Mark Lynch, who has played and taught guitar/bass professionally for over 35 years. He and his wife Debra (his partner in GrayScale) moved to Wilmington a little over 4 years ago, knowing virtually no one in the area, but have since been able to establish a number of succesful projectsand keep Lynch one of the area's busiest musicians. GrayScale Entertainment is a full-service music agency serving the Wilmington and surrounding areas such as Topsail Beach and Southport. Debra Lynch is the PR expert, and also handles a lot of the videography and social media promotion. They've kept a lot of area musicians and venue owners happy for a few years now. Mark is an unusually quiet and reserved man for someone in the entertainment business, and

does not go out of his way to draw attention- but it happens anyway, simply because he plays so skillfully and passionately. With almost 40 years of serious experience and study of the guitar, he gets noticed in spite of his “shoegaze” demeanor. Says Lynch, “I guess these days the guitar-and my wife- do most of the talking for me”. Beginning in the late 1970's, Lynch has played in scores of music projects around the Southeast. Probably none you ever heard of, but they all enjoyed great success in their allotted time and place. Western NC based bands “Phenix”, “Aviator”, “Stampede”, and others played A-list clubs and opened for national recording artists such as “Rare Earth”, “Night Ranger”, “Frank Marino/Mahogany Rush”, and Raleigh-based “Nantucket”. But perhaps his most significant contribution was as a guitar teacher- to now country super-star Eric Church. “We went to the same Baptist church, our dads were both deacons, and I ended up showing Eric his first guitar chords so he could play some Randy

Travis songs. Obviously, he took it from there, and turned out to be a great songwriter, but it's cool to hear him on the radio and know that I showed him his first three chords! Since moving to Wilmington, Mark has played in duos with area musicians Mike O'Donnell, Brent Stimmel, Susan Savia, Dylan Linehan, Eduardo Somech, and most recently Matt Korzelius (his partner in Cell Block 2).. He's played solo guitar for weddings, art galleries and local restaurants including a 2year stint at Saltworks II and repeat shows at The George, The Pilot House, and The Harp. Full bands have included “Zion” and “Dangers of Stereo”. “Cell Block 2” features Lynch on guitar and bass with vocalist Korzelius for some impressive two-man versions of classic rock/blues/jazz. This duo, in turn, will be joined by Tim Meyer/drums, Daniel Pesavento/bass, Harley Blasingame/keys, and Tarsha Murphy/vocals to become the 6-piece party band “Port City Shakedown”. The show starts at 5 pm.

ALL-STARS, from page 4B representatives from all 14 CPL teams. Of those, five were 919 Marketing CPL Players of the Week during the first half of the season: starting West outfielder Anthony Marks (Week 2), reserve East first baseman Seth LeRue (Week 4), starting West pitcher Jared Cheek (Week 3), reserve East pitcher Josh Roeder (Week 4), and reserve East pitcher Christian Slazinik (Week 5). The rosters are stocked full of talent elsewhere as well, including multiple category leaders: Anthony Marks (.398 avg. and .479 on-base %), Orlando Olivera (39 hits), Ben Schmucker (26 RBIs), Kyle Nowlin and Gene Cone (nine doubles), Garrett Brooks and Taylor Ostrich (three triples), Hunter Bryant (five home runs and 58 total bases), Steven

Linkous (20 stole bases), Gunner Kines (42 strikeouts), Ryan Griffith (seven wins), and Michael Morrison (12 saves). Starting pitchers for the game will be Jared Cheek (Gastonia) of Georgia for the West, and Cal Quantrill (Morehead City) of Stanford for the East. In addition to the AllStar game, the Morehead City Marlins and Coastal Plain League will host a fan fest with live entertainment and home run derby on the night of Sunday July 13. Home run derby contestants will be announced early next week. The East versus West All-Star Game will take place the following night, Monday July 14 and the full rosters can be found below. Starters noted by asterisks (*) and players that are unable to attend are marked with a pound sign (#).

ISLAND LOCAL from page 1B expressed interest in jumping in, too. The initiative is designed to promote broader awareness and education of buy, eat, stay, and play local. Island Local ™ promotes participating local Pleasure Island businesses, and works to educate the community about the benefits of keeping it local. “Pleasure Island business owners are making a tremendous contribution to our local economy and our community. So, why not provide an opportunity to let the community know about how they can best be served here on the Island. Being a business supporter of Island Local ™ helps promote businesses and provides a platform for a business to make a statement about the importance of supporting local establishments,” said Island Local cofounder, Juliet Wright. “In our mission to educate consumers about the importance of supporting local, we aim to ensure that that the economy here on the island has sustainability not only during the peak vacation season, but during the shoulder seasons as well,” she added. "Supporting local establishments is important to maintaining the unique character we have on Pleasure Island. Investing in the community where we live, work, and enjoy, means getting to know the people who patronize our businesses so we can serve them better and meet their individual needs, said Guy Dozier, owner of No Sweat Air Conditioning. "Even though we have been in business for almost a decade, we joined Island Local because it is a great way to bring more visibility to what could be an invisible business. Otherwise, without a store front, locals may not necessarily know we are here and can help them all year long." he added. Island Local Initiative Includes Three Main Efforts to Help Promote Economic Sustainability Island Local Fridays: To bridge community focus and awareness to Island Local ™, visitors and locals of Pleasure Island can purchase an Island Local ™ t-shirt at The Veggie Wagon, Salty Dog Yoga & Surf, Island Wellness Market, or Good Hops Brewery for $20.00. Consumers wearing the shirt on Fridays are then able to get additional discounts at participating businesses. Community Campaign Weeks: Island Local will bring focus to businesses in upcoming community campaigns including Island Arts and Entertainment week in October, Island Merchants week in November, Island Wellness Week in January; Island Hospitality week in early spring; and Island Home Improvement Week in April. In addition, the Island Local organization plans to have a presence at the many events on the island to educate the public about buying local and to promote business supporters. These are not limited to but include events such as Island Day at the Kure Beach Ocean Front Park, the Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival, and the upcoming Dragon Boat Regatta and Festival Carolina Beach Marina. Business Supporter Tool

Kit: Participating businesses of Island Local ™ receive a tool kit that includes a poster containing information on reasons to support local, use of the Island Local logo for website and in ads, window sticker, and a tshirt. This provides an opportunity for businesses to make a statement about supporting local establishments and educating and thanking their patrons for supporting the local initiative. These businesses are also profiled on the Island Local website and face book page, and have the ability to present other discounts they may offer to consumers on the website. The website, islandlocal.biz, provides a one-stop shop for consumers to see what services and retail options are available to them here on the island and that are committed to supporting the local initiative. “Island Local ™ works because it provides the support and resources of many businesses to help the community at large. Supporting Island local ™ is a way for a businesses like mine, with limited resources, to leverage marketing dollars and to bring awareness to my business through a network of community businesses,” said Regina Scruggs, owner of Island Chic. “In addition, the t-shirts are a great way to build community pride and get people talking about Island Local ™. This in turn, helps us get to know our customers better which ultimately means we can give better service,” she said. Island Local business supporters join for $120.00 a year and must be physically located on Pleasure Island. Marketing promotion will extend beyond the borders of Pleasure Island so that visitors and locals external of the island’s boundaries are able to learn about what options are available to them on the island. The Island Local website at www.islandlocal.biz provides information on joining the group, a directory of participating businesses, the mission of Island Local ™, and discounts provided by business supporters. For more information, please contact Steve Wright at 910.390.0244. About Island Local ™ -Island Local, founded in April 2014, is the vision of the THREAD Pleasure Island cofounders Steve and Juliet Wright (Sandpiper Marketing); and Shawndy Linquist and Jessica Keenan (Linquist Keenan Real Estate with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage). After a year of providing a platform for local business owners to network with each other, build partnerships and identify synergies that will enhance and grow area businesses through the THREAD, many business owners acknowledged that more support was needed to reach the island community at large. There was a common theme identified during these networking events that more needs to be done to develop opportunities designed to generate awareness of the benefits of supporting local businesses. Businesses desired a strategy to increase marketing and awareness of local businesses, and to find a better way to link locals together. The theme heard continually was keeping it local and giving a voice to the island’s small business owners.

SENIOR from page 3B way to support our Island’s seniors. If you haven’t experienced the best breakfast for your buck be sure to attend the Senior Center’s next Pancake

Breakfast to be held the first Saturday of each minth. The Senior Center, located at 308 Cape Fear Boulevard in Carolina Beach.

RELIGION from page 6B This is the first e-book from Religion News Service. Upcoming e-books will include reporting guides and other topics of coverage. This book is published by the Religion News Service, an award-winning non-profit news corpora-

tion with editorial offices in Washington, D.C. RNS creates and distributes across the globe exceptional and unique nonsectarian news, analysis and commentary about religion, values and ethics. For more information, visit ReligionNews.com.

SPOTLIGHTS from page 18B aquatic environment is located on the second floor of the Marine Building. The N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher is located just south of Kure Beach, a short drive from Wilmington, on U.S. 421. The site is less than a mile from the Fort Fisher ferry terminal. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Admission:$10.95 ages 13-61; $9.95 ages 62+ and military; $8.95 ages 3-12. Free admission for: children 2 and younger, registered groups of N.C. school children, and N.C. Aquarium Society members. General information: http://www.ncaquariums.com/f ort-fisher

HEAT from page 4B • ALL equipment, padding, coverings including: helmets, shoulder pads, lower extremity pads, upper extremity pads, face coverings are to be removed by 10:00 a.m. and not allowed back on until 6:30 p.m. • Any outdoor games that are being held during this period in New Hanover County should end by 11:00 a.m. and not begin until 6:00 p.m. This includes all pre-game warm-

ups. • Water breaks should be provided every 15 to 30 minutes, long enough for each athlete to drink 8-10 oz. and cool down (longer intervals between breaks = longer break time) • When a player looks/is dehydrated, sick, tired, overheated, nauseous/vomiting etc., REMOVE player from field IMMEDIATELY and notify proper medical staff. NO EXCEPTIONS.

CB ARTS from page 1B sound being that PJM is very diverse , Very soulful R & B sound . PJM does a mix of Christian and Crossover Mainstream songs as I can only Imagine, Heaven, I believe I can Fly , Etc. PJM consists of Mark Pergerson , (Lead Vocalist ), Kenneth Leonard( Vocalist) , Vance Watkins(Vocalist), Gary Gilley ( rhythm Guitar), Tim Faircloth(Lead Guitar), Steve Brown(Bass), Bruce Sanders(Drums), Lester McMinis(Percussion) Sunday, July 6th, 7:00 PM, St. Paul's Methodist Church, Contemporary Christian Concert, Simple Truth with Shawn Blackwelder. Saturday, August 2nd, 7:30 - 9:30 PM, 34

Steps will perform. 34 Steps has been performing together for ten years. They are a fivepiece local band who play mainstream rock, electric and acoustic jams from major artists – a broad spectrum from Heart, John Mellencamp, Beatles, Matchbox 20, Bad Company, Goo Goo Dolls, Grace Potter, Fleetwood Mac to the Eagles and beyond. They have played anything from backyard parties to weddings and local fundraisers. They love to play whenever people get together to celebrate and have a good time. Rock on! There is more to come this summer as we confirm other performers. Make sure you check your Island Gazette each week and mark your calendars.

SBJF from page 2B great Festival – DOUBLE HEADLINERS. That is right, International renowned artists will headline on Saturday and Sunday this year! First up is the legendary ROBERT CRAY BAND on Saturday night, October 11th. With 5 Grammy Awards, 15 nominations, millions of record sales worldwide, and thousands of sold out performances, rock blues icon Robert Cray is considered “one of the greatest guitarists of his generation.” Closing out the Festival on Sunday, October 12th, will be the first-ever repeat headliner – the incomparable Delbert McClinton, with three Grammy awards to his credit. In support of the outstanding talent offered up by Robert Clay Band and Delbert McClinton, the Festival will also offer other national recording acts including: Opening for Robert Clay Band will be SHEMEKIA COPELAND – the NEW “Queen of the Blues” (City of Chicago honor) and two-time GRAMMY Award nominee AND Opening for DELBERT McCLINTON will be the everpopular DAMON FOWLER – With a hybrid blend of roots rock, blues and sacred steel,

Damon has become one of the hottest young players on the Blues scene. In Addition to these four, there will be ten other blues and jazz groups on two stages over the two-day festival brought to you by Bryant Real Estate and the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area. The Food selection, as always, will be outstanding as well. The amazing FREE Kidzone will be back with magicians, face painting, educational exhibits and inflatables and much more! You can also get a little shopping in at the many and varied vendors as well as having a glass of wine or a bottle of beer. Tickets are just $50.00 in advance for a two-day pass or can be purchased at the door for $60.00 for Saturday (Robert Clay Band plays Saturday night) and $25.00 for Sunday (Delbert McClinton is the Sunday closer). Kids 12 and under are free. We ask that you do not bring coolers or pets, but bring your chairs, towels and blankets for a Pleasure Island style weekend. See you there! For more information please call the Chamber at 910-4588434 or email at greg@pleasureislandnc.org.

Gazette, Jul y 9th, 2014 17B Aquatics gallery. LIONFISH from page 18B sport venomous spines harmful NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher to humans, reproduce rapidly, is located a short drive from have few natural predators in Wilmington south of Kure Atlantic waters and are raven- Beach, on US 421. The site is ous eaters, preying especially less than a mile from the Fort on young native fish popula- Fisher ferry terminal. Hours: tions. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily In recent years, marine envi- (closed Thanksgiving and ronmental and conservation Christmas). Admission: $10.95 groups have worked to educate adults ages 13-61; $8.95 62+ the public and introduce eradi- and military; $6.95 ages 3-12. cation methods. Organized dive Free admission for: children round-ups and adding lionfish under 2; registered groups of to seafood menus have become N.C. school children, and NC more popular. Aquarium Society members. Visitors to the Aquarium can General information: ncaquarisee lionfish in the Exotic ums.com/fort-fisher SUNDAY from page 3B always felt Carolina Beach had this special charm about it. His mission is to share scriptures while singing His praises with an open invitation to all who want to share the same. The gathering starts at 10 a.m., for fellowship, coffee/water and donuts are provided. Breakfast can be ordered from the grill, if you would like something more. They offer positive music and food for thought from the bible, and with the music, songs and worship you have the best view. He also has a Facebook page, where he offers words of encouragement each day; to get your day started on a positive

note or pick you up if you are down; something to get you through or to get you thinking. You can contact him through the page also. Follow him at www.facebook.com/sundaymorningworship. Courtney feels that life is hard enough, so church should refill that spirit and make you smile. So, stop in at High Tides on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. to get a smile and spirit through the message received. He is also working on a worshipdriven album. Yes, if his name sounds familiar, it is because he is a member of the band Beachbilly Brothers that plays at different venues in the area.

TRI SPAN from page 4B this year! LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a free 12 week small group health and wellness program designed for cancer survivors who are looking to regain health as they have become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from treatment and/or disease and would like to improve quality of life. Our certified instructors provide a supportive, safe environment for the participants in each class. The goal of the program is to develop an ongoing physical fitness program so participants can continue to practice a healthy lifestyle as a way of life. We see incredible progress, amazing results and inspirational accomplishments that put smiles where there were none, enjoyment where little existed and confidence and self-esteem for a brighter tomorrow. It is a lot of hard work and long hours of planning and fund raising but it all pays off big time for our Program’s participants and for our Wilmington community as well. This program is made possible by collaboration with the LIVESTRONG Foundation and locally in partnership with the Zimmer Cancer Center and funded by the Cape Fear Memorial Foundation. We are excited to be welcoming cancer survivors and their families to the program and to our YMCA family! This year there is a

military registration option! Branches will compete for the fastest male and fastest military branch team times. Our charity partner is the MARSOC Foundation. MARSOC provides financial support to families of the military who were wounded or fallen. Packet Pick-Up will be held at Omega sports on Friday July 11, from 3-7pm. They are located at New Hanover Shopping Center. Race day registration is available and starts at 5:30am. To register go to www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.o rg click events and tri span . For more information, please contact Dalia Nir at the YMCA at 251- 9622 ext 246 or dalia.nir@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org. About Wilmington Family YMCA - The Wilmington Family YMCA serves more than 9,000 people each year, including 2,000children under the age of 18. Through a variety of programs and services focused on the holistic development of children and youth, and family strengthening, YMCAs unite men, women and children of all ages, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. The Wilmington Family YMCA has proudly served the community for more than 120 years by building healthy spirit, mind and body for all. For more information, visit www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org.

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Aquarium’s Friends Name New Eagle

Aquarium Spotlights Federal Point

(Pictured Above): “Look Out on the Dunes” by Michael Ticcino.

(Pictured Above): “Maverick” the bald eagle resides at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. The bird received its name during a public voting garnering 1,067 votes and raising nearly $230 for Aquarium conservation efforts. Kure Beach, NC – What’s as American as apple pie, fireworks and the stars and stripes? Maverick the bald eagle, now residing at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. In June, Aquarium guests and social media friends voted, democratically of course, to pick a name for their newest family member. Votes were cast for one of three names previously selected by Aquarium See Maverick, page 19B

range of photos were taken from landscapes to businesses, architecture to flora and fauna. The images featured in the exhibit depict a more artistic rather than documentary exploration of Federal Point. “Federal Point” will remain on display until Sept. 10, 2014. The Spadefish Gallery at the Aquarium showcases North Carolina artists throughout the year. Artwork that coincides with the Aquarium’s mission of inspiring appreciation and conservation of North Carolina’s See Spotlights, page 17B

NC Aquarium at Ft. Fisher’s Summer Camp Registration Open

Aquarium Collects Invasive Species Kure Beach, NC –Lionfish, with their distinctive stripes and venomous spines continue to proliferate the North Carolina coast. In recent weeks, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher staff collected more than four dozen of the invasive species during routine dives locally. “The species negative impact on local waters is well known,” said Aquarium Curator Hap Fatzinger.

Kure Beach, NC – A new art installation, “Federal Point,” at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher spotlights the artistic photography of the Cape Fear Camera Club. Club members documented images throughout Federal Point, in partnership with the Federal Point Historic Preservation Society and its Digital Image Project. Federal Point is the large peninsula between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, south of Wilmington, North Carolina. During the project, a wide

“Lionfish were everywhere at our dive locations. We responsibly removed quantities of animals and are now working to distribute them to other Aquariums to help educate the public.” Fatzinger explained Lionfish (Pterois volitan) are native to the Indo-Pacific region, but are now common in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. The species See Lionfish, page 17B

(Pictured Above): Lionfish collected off the Wilmington coast at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

Explore, play, laugh, learn—children enrolled in summer camp at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher will do all this and more. Campers, ages 5 to 14, experience outdoor adventure, eco-education and make new friends. Trained marine educators lead the activities and introduce campers to live animals in a safe and fun atmosphere. Aquarium Camp runs 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday throughout the summer. Session details are below. Limited transportation to and from summer camp is offered, with pick-up points at a Monkey Junction and Ft. Fisher Ferry locations (This

service requires an additional fee and registration). For more information and to register visit ncaquariums.com/fortfisher. Weird, Wonderful Wildlife: Have you ever wondered how frogs survive the winter, or why some fish can glow in the dark? Sometimes animals are wonderfully weird! Campers learn the strange adaptations animals make to live in their environments. Exploration trips inside and outside of the aquarium turn an animal encounter from an "eww" to an "aww" moment. Dates: June 30-July 3, July 7-11 See SUMMER, page 19B

RENOVATES from page 6B versally accessible floating fishing pier that is approximately 170 feet long with an 11-foot x 48-foot fishing platform at the end. Commission staff improved and expanded the existing gravel parking area to a paved parking area featuring 45 trailer spaces, including two ADA-

compliant spaces. The expanded parking area also includes 12 single-vehicle parking spaces, including one that is ADA-compliant. “With this renovation and added features to the site, we are proud to be able to provide more accessible boating and fishing opportunities to the public on Kerr Lake,” said Erik

Christofferson, chief of the Commission’s Division of Engineering and Lands Management. The Wildlife Commission paid for the renovation of the access area through funding from motorboat registration receipts and the Sport Fish Restoration Program. For more information on

boating in North Carolina, including the locations of more than 200 free, publicly accessible boating access areas, visit the Commission’s online locater map. For more information on fishing in North Carolina, including where to fish, visit

SUMMER from page 18B Ages: 5-6, 7-9, 10-12 Animal Keepers: How do we feed 2,000 animals? What does it take to keep a 235,000gallon aquarium clean? Where do aquarium animals come from? Campers learn about the daily careand maintenance of aquarium animals. By helping prepare food, clean exhibits, and create animal enrichment, campers get a glimpse of the work required to provide proper animal care.

Dates: July 14-18, July 21-25 Ages: 5-6, 7-9, 10-12 Eco Explorers: How many different animals live in the rainforest? Would a polar bear meet a penguin? What kind of animals can survive in a desert? Campers take an imaginary trip around the world to discover various ecosystems and the animals living there. This camp also highlights the diversity of local environments. Dates: July 28-August 1, August 4-8 Ages: 5-6, 7-9,

10-12 Coastal Crusaders: How can North Carolina's aquatic environments be recreated and maintained in an Aquarium setting? Campers gain a better understanding of how to investigate and preserve the environment we all share by exploring natural habitats. Campers enjoy this week of canoeing on the Cape Fear River, surf fishing, visiting the sea turtle hospital, and snorkeling. Dates: June 23-27,

July 7-11, July 28-August 1 Ages: 13-14 The N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher is located just south of Kure Beach, a short drive from Wilmington, on U.S. 421. The site is less than a mile from the Fort Fisher ferry terminal. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission:$10.95 ages 13-61; $9.95 62+ and military; $8.95 ages 3-12. Free admission for: children 2 and younger.

MAVERICK from page 18B staff: Aquila (a constellation and eagle in Latin), Fisher and Maverick. A total of 1,067 votes were collected and more than $229 were raised for Aquarium conservation efforts. “Eagles offer a powerful conservation story,” said Aquarium Director Peggy Sloan. “We are honored to care for this beautiful animal and thrilled so many of our friends voted in the naming of this special ambassador.” Visitors have

an opportunity to meet Maverick seven days a week, 363 days a year. Aquarium staff anticipates he will make an impression on guests and help them better understand the species’ survival story. Eagles were once nearly extinct in the United States but were saved by decades of conservation efforts. The young eagle survived a roadside accident in Wisconsin. He arrived at the Aquarium early in 2014. The bird's left wing was damaged in the acci-

dent and left him unable to fly. He could not be returned to the wild with his disability. Permitting from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service allow the bird to remain in the care of the Aquarium. The young eagle sports dappled brown feathers and will likely mature into adult coloring of white head feathers and yellow beak within several years. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is located a short drive from Wilmington south of Kure

Beach, on US 421. The site is less than a mile from the Fort Fisher ferry terminal. Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day). Admission: $10.95 adults ages 13-61; $9.95 62+ and military; $8.95 ages 3-12. Free admission for: children under 2; registered groups of N.C. school children, and NC Aquarium Society members. General information: ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher

EVENTS from page 13B ones to Story Time By The Sea from 10:00-11:30 am. To close out the week, this Sunday, ly 13th, Boogie in the Park present Blivet at the Ocean Front Park from 5:00-8:00 pm. BLIVET! was formed in Wilmington NC in August of 2008 in an attempt to satisfy the eclectic musical tastes of four friends who happen to also be musicians. The band was not conceived to fit into any category. The idea was to simply find great SONGS to play - regardless of who wrote them or what "... And finally, the movie at the Carolina Beach Lake will be the outrageous Free Birds with voices from Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson and Amy Poehler. The showing will be at 8:45 pm at the Carolina Beach Lake at the corner of South Lake Park Boulevard and Atlanta Avenue. The Greatest Turkey Movie of all Time - Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences

and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history - and get turkey off the holiday menu for good All movies are weatherdependent, so be sure to call ahead (910-458-8434), if the weather seems threatening to make sure the show will go on. These films are free and open to the public. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, cotton candy and other popular concessions are available at reasonable prices. This is a true summer time treat for adults and kids alike. Please contact the Pleasure Island Chamber of

Commerce if you have questions and don't forget to check out our exciting Pleasure Island Calendar of Events.

For more information please call the Chamber at 910458-8434 or email at greg@pleasureislandnc.org.

Gazette, Jul y 9th, 2014 19B the general public at the usual DISABILITIES from page 2B abilities to schedule their visit admission charges. to the museum, on Mondays The museum is fully accesbetween 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 sible for wheelchairs and there p.m. Because the museum is are a limited number of both closed to the general public on motorized and regular wheelMondays, the Connections chairs available for our visitors Program can provide an envi- to borrow. ronment that is especially calm and supportive for individuals who may be challenged by noise and crowds. Connections visitors also benefit from specially trained tour guides as a part of their museum experience. There is no charge for the Connections Program, but it is important to schedule the visit at least two weeks in advance by calling Georgia Mastroieni at 910-395-5999 ex. 1019 or emailing her at georgia@cameronartmuseum.o rg. When scheduling a Connections group or individual visit, please let us know additional accommodation needs. Please note that the museum staff are not able to offer 1:1 support and caregivers and companions will be expected to support individuals as needed. People with disabilities are welcome to visit the CAM anytime as members of

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4TH ON PI from page 1B past weekend! Reports had traffic backed up to the Monkey Junction area at times as visitors flooded the Island to enjoy all we have to offer. Expect the Pleasure Island Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fireworks by the Sea to be doubled up on four shows throughout the remainder of the season including Labor Day! For more information on the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce or to check out upcoming events, visit them online at www.pleasureislandnc.org or follow them on Facebook!

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Summer Sales are Heating Up at Palm Air Realty

(Pictured Above): Palm Air Realty is located at 133 Fort Fisher Boulevard North, in Kure Beach. For more information about Palm Air rentals or properties for sale, call them at (910) 458-5269 or visit their website at www.palmairrealtync.com. Check out their website or Facebook page, which is updated daily, for featured listings, posted discounts and event updates. Palm Air is open year round. Hours of operation are 9:00am to 5:00pm, seven days a week. By: Mitchell Houska Staff Writer Summer is in full swing and sales are hot. Palm Air currently has several properties to choose from, but they are going fast. Their last listing sold in just 15 days but there are still some great opportunities to be had. July is also their biggest month for rentals at Palm Air. There are still openings available in August and September, so it is never too late to treat your family to a vacation at the beach. Ea Ruth is a licensed broker with over eight years of experience in the real estate business. She likes to think of her job as a real estate broker, as a chance to help people achieve their dreams of owning and living in a property on, or at least, near the beach. She guides her clients through all aspects of buying and selling a home. She can help you get your home ready to put on the market and provide you with referrals for highly accredited professionals in home construction and repair, renovation, interior design and staging. If you do purchase a property from Palm Air and you would like to see a return on your investment, by renting the property, Palm Air can help you there too, with their years of property management experience. "Buying or selling a home can be one of the biggest investments people make today and it can be an emotional process. I am here to assist my clients every step of the way through the myriad of documents and

(Pictured Above): Ocean Dunes - 2 bedroom/2 bath oceanfront for $219,00. (Pictured Below): Fort Fisher N - 4 bedroom/3 bath second row for $549,000.

professional services required to make a home purchase or sale." Palm Air currently has listings in The Real Estate Book, not to mention, on the cover! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find some great properties are available at Palm Air. Currently featured listings include a 2 bedroom/2 bath oceanfront condo, in the Ocean Dunes resort, for only $219,900.00 and a 2 bedroom/2 bath, one row back from the beach for only $140,000.00. The Real Estate Book is a guide to available local real

estate in the greater Wilmington area. The book is a monthly publication and can be found at almost any one of the local restaurants, grocery stores and small businesses. Stop by Palm Air, Food Lion, Bowmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seafood or any other participating local business to pick up your copy of The Real Estate Book today. You can also check out listings on their website at www.realestatebook.com. Palm Air Realty, Inc. is owned and operated by Pleasure See PALM AIR, page 5C

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SunFun Rentals Holds Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Seaside Gifts and Treasures “$5 Foster Grants & $1 Drinks at the Boardwalk”

(Pictured Above): SunFun Rentals is located at 1206 North Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach and can be reached by calling (910)707-0926. You can find a complete list of rates and make reservations from their website at www.sunfunrentals.net. Last week Carolina Beach’s SunFun Rentals held their Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting. SunFun Rentals is Carolina Beach’s newest rental shop offering complete packages or simple day trips to residents and visitors alike. From scooters, to golf carts, 4-wheel drives to boats, tents, chairs, firewood, fishing equipment, cigars and See SUNFUN, page 5C

(Pictured Above): Seaside Gifts and Treasures is located at 9 Carolina Beach Avenue North right behind New Orleans Snowballs on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. They can be reached by calling (910)655-1029, you can also find them on Facebook.

Realtors® Take Legislative Concerns to General Assembly

CAROLINA BEACH Nestled behind New Orleans Snowballs on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk you will find your affordable, one stop beach shop. Seaside Gifts and Treasures features all of your sandy feet necessities including sunscreen, swim toys, Flip flops, hats, beach toys and more. For only $5 you can be that person “Behind Those Foster Grants.” Every pair of Foster Grant sunglasses is equipped with MaxBlock® 100% UVA-UVB lens protection. Foster Grants are made from lightweight, durable materials, built for quality and value. In addition to beach needs you will find a See Seaside Gifts, page 5C

Arthur Moves Fart Pelican Bikini Contest to August 5th By: Jasmine K Mckee Staff Writer

(Pictured Above): WRAR Members met with Rep. Susi Hamilton for a legislative update on issues impacting real estate in the Wilmington region. RALEIGH, N.C. (June 18, 2014) – Last Wednesday, members of the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors® (WRAR) boarded a charter bus bound for the General Assembly in downtown Raleigh, NC. The group of fervent members were eager to advocate on behalf of their clients and fellow Realtors® by participating in the North Carolina Association of Realtors® (NCAR) 2014 Legislative Day. The twelve WRAR mem-

bers aboard the bus were accompanied by a group of members from the Brunswick County Association of Realtors® (BCAR). Upon arrival, both groups joined in a rally were many state representatives from the House and Senate took time to address all NCAR members before venturing out to speak with their constituent members. WRAR members met with Representatives Frank Iler, Susi Hamilton and Ted Davis Jr. as well as Senator Bill Rabon. “It

was great to have a chance to visit with constituents face to face,” said Senator Rabon. “I always enjoy that and make it a priority on my schedule.” “We had a great meeting with Susi Hamilton,” said WRAR President Jody Wainio. “It’s good to know we’ve got See WRAR, page 5C

Due to Tropical Storm Arthur, the Fat Pelican’s Annual July 4th Bikini Contest has been moved to August 5th. The date also marks Danny’s 65th Birthday! So mark your calendars for the delayed bikini contest and celebrate Danny’s 65th! The Fat Pelican Bikini Contest has become a main attraction and is as famous as the bar itself. With cash prizes going to the first second and third place contestants the contest is sure to bring out the most beautiful girls around the island. The first place prize in the contest has been raised to $500 this year so there is even more incentive to get signed up. Second place contestants will received $300 and third

will be $100. The contest takes place on Pelican Beach, which is another one of the Fat Pelicans claims to fame. Pelican Beach is the site for many great parties throughout

the year and a favorite hang out spot for locals. The Fat Pelican is one of the most popular night spots on Pleasure Island. Their beer See BIKINI, page 5C

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Pleasure Island Animal Hospital, Welcoming Dr. Jeff LaCroix

(Pictured Above): Pleasure Island Animal Hospital is located at 1140 North Lake Park Boulevard, Suite J, right next to Casa Matta. Hours of operation are: 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday and 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday. For more information call (910) 458-5800, visit their website for a detailed list of their services and current specials, at www.animalhospitalcarolinabeach.com or check them out on Facebook. By: Mitchell Houska Staff Writer Pleasure Island Animal Hospital would like to welcome Dr. Jeff LaCroix to their team. Dr. LaCroix, graduated from the New York State Veterinary College at Cornell University in 1966. The majority of his professional career was spent in Connecticut until,

in 1996, Dr. LaCroix established a veterinary hospital in Wilmington. After selling the practice in 2007, Dr. LaCroix continued to practice locally, providing relief services. Much of his time and money have helped to support a hobby that involves two airplanes, one of which is an aerobatic biplane. Recently, Dr. LaCroix spent two summers in See PI ANIMAL, page 4C

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Getting to the Root of Root Canals WHAT TO EXPECT So what exactly is a root canal? Basically, a root canal is a dental procedure that is used to fix a tooth that can't be fixed (filled or restored) in any other way. If a tooth is decayed to the point of affecting the nerve, or if it is abscessed, then a root canal is usually the only option available that can save the decayed or abscessed tooth. The Root Canal Process If you're going to be getting a root canal, please understand that reading about the process See BOZART, page 5C

Active Drug Users Save 100 Lives in NC From Drug Overdose On July 2 2014, the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC), a statewide nonprofit dedicated to reducing drug overdose deaths, received a report of its 100th drug overdose reversal using the opioid antagonist, naloxone. Since August 1, 2013, NCHRC has distributed over 2648 overdose prevention kits containing naloxone and administration supplies to people at risk for drug overdose and their loved ones. Naloxone is a medication that reverses overdose from

opioids such as heroin, methadone and prescription painkillers. Opioids are responsible for the majority of deaths from drug overdose in North Carolina each year. Thanks to a new law passed in April 2013, the 911 Good Samaritan/Naloxone Access law, naloxone can now be distributed to the general public via standing orders from a medical provider. People at the scene of an overdose can use the kit to save the life of a friend See Save Lives, page 6C

CEO BLOG: Taking a Lead on Preventing Readmissions - With Some Help From Our Friends - By NHRMC President and CEO, Jack Barto Preventable readmissions to the hospital within 30 days of discharge has been one of the most talked-about metrics in patient care the past couple of years, and it is a centerpiece for savings and quality improvement under the Affordable Care Act. Hospitals that five years ago likely paid little attention to their readmission

rate can today quote multiple versions of their rate and what they are doing to lower it. While we have historically paid attention to preventable readmissions at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, we certainly are in the category of those hospitals that today are very attuned to their 30-day readmission rate. The Affordable Care See CEO, page 5C

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Narconon would like to remind families that the use of addicting drugs is on the rise, take steps to protect your family from drug use. If you know anyone who is struggling with drug addiction get them the help they need. Call for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all

drugs. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. 800-431-1754 or DrugAbuseSolution.com ADDICTION COUNSELING - Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or referrals. 800-431-1754

PI ANIMAL from page 3C Valdez Alaska, operating the only veterinary clinic within a 4 ½ hour radius. He has written veterinary advice columns for several newspapers and currently authors a bi weekly column in “The National Enquirer.” His special interests include canine reproduction and problems particular to show and performance dogs. He and his wife, Sherry, have five children and five grandchildren scattered across two coasts. Their home provides food and shelter for one Norfolk Terrier, two Jack Russell Terriers and three cats. Pleasure Island Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital, offering virtually any procedure your pet could ever need. Their experienced veterinary team provides all the essential veterinary services, such as; wellness exams, vaccinations, microchips, dental care, parasite testing, and other diagnostic services for your pets. They can provide you with all the necessary preventative medicines to keep you pet free of parasites like heartworms and of course, fleas and ticks. Don’t forget to stop by Pleasure Island Animal Hospital and pick up your hur-

ricane preparedness pamphlet. The pamphlet provides detailed instructions on procedures and precautions to help you and your pet weather the storms. Within your pamphlet, you will also find numerous telephone numbers for emergency services, veterinarians, boarding facilities for your pet and even a list of pet-friendly hotels. Pleasure Island Animal Hospital is owned and operated by Veterinarian, Ked Cottrell. Dr. Cottrell attended Purdue University Veterinary School, graduating in 2002. Dr. Cottrell has practiced veterinary medicine in Carolina Beach, since 2004. In December of 2011, he opened his own practice, Pleasure Island Animal Hospital, in order to continue to provide the best of care for the beloved pets of Pleasure Island, Wilmington and surrounding areas. ”We pride ourselves on the compassionate care we provide to you and your special animal companions.” Dr. Cottrell and his wife, Julie, have two dogs and a cat; a Schnauzer named Louise, a Shih Tzu named Jack and Charlie the cat. Dr. Cottrell is an active contributing member of the local community. He is a

commissioner on the Planning and Zoning board for the town of Carolina Beach, a member of the Carolina Beach Presbyterian Church and a member of the Cape Fear Power Squadron. Pleasure Island Animal Hospital is located at 1140 North Lake Park Boulevard, Suite J, right next to Casa

Matta. Hours of operation are: 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday and 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday. For more information call (910) 4585800, visit their website for a detailed list of their services and current specials, at www.animalhospitalcarolinabeach.com or check them out on Facebook.

SEASIDE GIFTS from page 2C selection of handmade nautical inspired gifts perfect for your home or a treasured keepsake for any visitor. Seaside Gifts and Treasures also carry a huge selection of fashion jewelry, anklets, toe rings and necklaces. Each piece is designed to be the perfect accessory for summer outfit. To finish your trip, grab

SUNFUN from page 2C more, you will truly find everything to have fun in the sun! SunFun also sells scooters, helmets, golf carts, custom fishing rods and other goodies like sunglasses, hats and apparel. SunFun Rentals is located at 1206 North Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach and can be reached by calling (910)707-0926. You can find a complete list of rates and make reservations from their website at www.sunfunrentals.net. If you are a new or established business to our area and haven’t already joined the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce you are missing out on a great business opportunity. The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce provides support for any company big or small in several strategic ways including: Ribbon Cuttings and

an ice cold drink for only a buck! Seaside Gifts and Treasures is located at 9 Carolina Beach Avenue North right behind New Orleans Snowballs on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. They can be reached by calling (910)6551029, you can also find them on Facebook where you can keep up to date on incoming goodies!

Monthly Business After Hours or “Socials”. These gatherings are a great way to get to know your local business owners and to network. Monthly Socials are sponsored by fellow chamber members and serve to spotlight those local businesses. If becoming a member of the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce sounds like something that could be beneficial to your business and a great way to network with other local business owners, simply download the membership application at www.pleasureislandnc .org , fill it out and send it to: Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce 1121 North Lake Park Boulevard Carolina Beach, NC 28428 Or contact Greg at the Chamber: Phone: 910-458-8434, Fax: 910-4587969, E-mail: greg@pleasureislandnc.org.

BIKINI from page 2C cave is stocked full with the best selection of beverages around and is an attraction all to itself. Recently they have

added a huge selection of Fat Pelican and “Beer is Love” goodies including hats, shirts, koozies and shades! Show your love for the Fat P! The Fat

Gazette, Jul y 9th, Pelican is open at 11am Mondays though Saturdays and at Noon on Sundays. For more information on the Fat Pelican Annual July 4th Bikini Contest

2014 5C you can call (910)458-4061 or just stop in grab a cold drink and hang out with some of the best people around. You can also find them on Facebook!

WRAR from page 2C someone in our corner when it comes to our core local and state issues.” WRAR members advocated on behalf of the real estate industry, discussing topics ranging from budget provisions, economic development issues and homeowners insurance legislation. The NCAR Legislative Meetings are extremely important to Realtors® across North Carolina. Together, we can make a difference at our state

capital and ensure our voices are heard! Stay informed about upcoming events and legislative issues affecting real estate by visiting www.wrar.com. As the Wilmington region’s voice of real estate, the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors® (WRAR) strives to protect the private property rights for local real estate consumers while enhancing the individual and corporate careers of its members. For further information on

this topic and others, please visit www.wrar.com or contact a Realtor® in your area today. DISCLOSURE: REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. These REALTORS® are also members of WRAR as their local association. As members of the media and press, we

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PALM AIR from page 1C Island locals, Anne Brodsky and Ea Ruth. They purchased the property, known as Palm Air Cottages, in 2004 and business has been nonstop ever since. In 2009, Anne and Ea expanded the business to offer property sales and property management. Palm Air Cottages has been a local landmark and family vacation destination for over sixty years. The original cottages were first built in the 1950s and were expanded upon over the years to their current on-site capacity of seven cottages. Services at the main location include a laundry room, a very inviting pool, grills, for a cookout with the family, and more. If you want to bring the family

dog along, there are pet-friendly units available as well. In each vacation rental you will find a complimentary basket of assorted gifts, from Anne and Ea, to you and your family. Don’t forget to, “Sea Ea for all your sea sales.” Check out their website or Facebook page, which is updated daily, for featured listings, posted discounts and event updates. Palm Air is open year round. Hours of operation are 9:00am to 5:00pm, seven days a week. Palm Air Realty is located at 133 Fort Fisher Boulevard North, in Kure Beach. For more information about Palm Air rentals or properties for sale, call them at (910) 458-5269 or visit their website at www.palmairrealtync.com.

CEO from page 4C Act penalizes hospitals with rates the government says are too high. That penalty can be as much as 3% of a hospital’s Medicare inpatient revenue, or several hundred thousand dollars in our case. I am proud to say that we are among the 20% of hospitals in North Carolina that have not been penalized so far. For the past two years, two of our patient care units have been part of a pilot project, led by the N.C. Quality Center, to reduce readmissions, and we found that some relatively simple interventions can have a profound impact. We believe we can transfer these lessons to the entire hospital and become an industry leader in this field. And now we have a partner who believes in us as well. The Duke Endowment, a private foundation in Charlotte that strengthens communities in North and South Carolina, has generously awarded NHRMC a two-year, $900,000 grant to expand what we’ve learned throughout the hospital. Our goal is to develop “standard work” on successful tactics that prevent readmissions, then share those with other hospitals and providers. The primary thrust behind reducing readmissions has been to save healthcare costs, as the average hospital admission costs Medicare about $10,000. Many of these readmissions could have been prevented with better education, better medication management, better followup at home or better connection to available community services.

But beyond saving money for the government, the best reason to prevent readmissions is because it’s best for the patient. Hospital stays are often difficult for already-vulnerable patients, as their eating and sleeping rhythms are disrupted, and they are often medicated, disoriented or anxious. Our goal is to get patients well – and have them stay well in the comfort of their home. With our pilot program, we quickly realized we needed to identify which patients are most likely to readmit and design our interventions for them. We developed a quick assessment to identify “high-risk” patients, basically those who have multiple disease states, multiple medications, multiple admissions to the hospital and - the most accurate readmission predictor – little to no social support at home. We directed these interventions to those “high-risk”patients: • Scheduling patients to follow up with their primary care doctor within five days of leaving the hospital • Installing “road maps” in patients’ rooms to create a dialogue between caregivers, patients and their families about care goals and what to expect after leaving the hospital • Offering to fill prescriptions for patients before they leave the hospital. Too often, patients return home and either don’t have a ride to the drug store or can’t afford the medications. Failure to correctly take prescribed medications is a leading predictor of preventable readmissions • Educating patients on the

medications they are taking and “reconciling” all prescriptions to ensure their medicines are working together as they should • Calling patients at home within three days of leaving the hospital to check if they are having signs and symptoms of their disease, understand their care plan, have filled their prescriptions and are scheduled to see their doctor. This last intervention proved to be most powerful. Skilled nurse case managers at our hospital saved countless readmissions – and vastly improved life quality of our patients – by noticing symptoms that needed to be checked, medication inconsistencies, or other issues of concern in the home. We found that among our high-risk patients who we were unable to reach by phone, the readmit rate was 17.1%. When a case manager called the patient once, it dropped to 12.5%. When we were able to call on consecutive weeks, the rate dropped to 6%. For the partnership with The Duke Endowment, we are going to build on these lessons, especially the ones that take place in the home. We intend to add case managers to call all “high-risk” adult patients within three days of discharge, and again the following week. We are adding a “community pharmacist” to work with patients at home to ensure they have the right medications and are taking them correctly. This project should confirm our belief that the best medication reconcil-

iation takes place at the kitchen table, not the hospital bed. Finally, we are adding two Community Paramedics, which are specially trained EMS paramedics who can go into patients’ homes and assess their medications, environment and ability to buy food, medicine and other needed supplies – and take immediate action to correct issues that could lead to a readmission. We are already having outstanding success with our current Community Paramedic program, funded by a prior grant from The Duke Endowment. These paramedics have focused on patients with Congestive Heart Failure, visiting them before they leave the hospital to establish a relationship. So far, they have worked with 31 patients who have been home at least 30 days after leaving the hospital. Just two have readmitted, a rate of 6.5%. Typical hospital readmit rates for CHF patients nationally exceed 20%. This success is what prompted us to ask for more Community Paramedic positions, as we believe this approach is going to have a tremendous impact on hospital readmissions. As a conservative estimate, we believe if we apply these initiatives consistently, we would save about $2 million annually for the healthcare system. More important, it will save unnecessary hospital trips for our patients, or, to put it another way, patients will spend more time healthy at home with their families - the best healthcare outcome of all.

BOZART from page 4C sounds much worse than going through it. The main reason being is that you will be 100% numb while the root canal is being performed, and I know reading this can sound painful. That will actually be the first step in this process, numbing the effected area so that you will be pain free throughout the procedure. After the numbing is complete, a rubber dam may be

used to keep the area around the tooth dry and saliva free. The next step after placing a rubber dam over the tooth to keep it clean and isolated from the rest of the teeth, will be to drill an opening into the subject tooth. This will allow us to remove all of the decay and bacteria that have built up over time which created the issue in the first place. Once the tooth is cleaned

out, it's time to focus on the root. We will use root canal files in order to do this. These are instruments that will slowly increase in diameter of size so that we can get down into the root, clean it, and finally remove the nerve itself. Once the nerve is removed, we will fill the roots with a rubbery filling material and a filling will be placed on the tooth. Like it or not, that is the root canal

process in a nutshell.. After the Root Canal Once the root canal oral surgery process is complete, you will then have to figure out what to do with the tooth, if anything at all. However, after a root canal the subject tooth can become very dry and brittle, making it much more of a breaking risk. So a dental crown or cap is usually recommended in order to restore and protect the tooth properly for the long term. Root canals have extremely high success rates, but every now and then there can be complications with the infection coming back which may require another root canal or even removal of the tooth all together. The only alternative to having a root canal done would be the complete removal of the tooth in question, which would then mean getting a dental bridge or dental implant to solve the problem. (910) 392-9101 bozartfamilydentistry.com www.facebook.com/bozartfamilydentistry

6C Gazette, Jul y 9th, 2014 seafood and international, MICHAEL’S from page 7C campfire. Take yours to the award-winning seafood chowbeach or a local park for a per- der. If the delicious food and fect picnic. Steamer Pots come excellent customer service isn’t with all the essential condi- enough, don’t forget about their ments and sides. Each Steamer calm and inviting island atmosPot comes with cocktail sauce, phere. They offer ample seating butter, lemon, corn-on-the-cob, inside and plenty of seating cole slaw, red potatoes and outside, on the patio or the fresh baked cornbread. porch, so you can take in the Additional sides and condi- beautiful beach weather while ments are available at $5.00 per enjoying your favorite seafood. person. You can customize Michaels Seafood is located your Steamer Pot with any of at 1206 North Lake Park the following menu items: Boulevard, Suite A, in Carolina Alaskan snow crab legs, clams, Beach. Hours of operation are: oysters, mussels, shrimp, Monday through Sunday, from jumbo sea scallops, or lobster 11:00am to 10:00pm. For more tails. Michael’s Seafood has information or to place an order always served the best in local for your very own Steamer Pot, seafood. From shrimp to crab call them at, (910) 458-7761. legs and everything in between, You can visit their website at Michael’s is known for their www.mikescfood.com or check outstanding, high quality them out on Facebook.

CARDINAL from page 7C Shryock) are an hard rocking metal band from Raleigh, NC. Joining them are Wilmington favorites, Break the Skyline (openers for ASG, Draw the Sea and tons more) and Jacksonville's Fates Embrace. Come back Saturday July 19th for “The Ghost of You” with Swamp Raptor, Rictus Grim of Unsound Mind. July 25th local powerhouse Colossal Abyss are being joined by Necrocosm for an evening of pure soul crushing metal. Local punk/funk/rock heros, Bad News Beers are bringing their awesome and unique grooves to Cardinal Bands & Billiards July 26th with the insane energy of Bridge to Breakdown from Jville. For a complete listing of events check out

Cardinal Bands and Billiards on Facebook and read some of their great reviews, or follow them on twitter at twitter. com/CardinalBandsNC. On Tuesday nights they have free pool and that’s not all. Tuesday night is also comedy open-mic night. Come enjoy some of the area’s top comedians. New comics are always welcome. The fun starts at 9:00pm. “There is no cover charge, so what are you waiting for? “Cardinal Bands and Billiards, the home for original music, by the best bands!” Cardinal Bands and Billiards is open 7 days a week, from 12:00pm to 2:00am. Cardinal Bands and Billiards is located at 5216 Carolina Beach Road, in Wilmington. For more information call (910) 793-6000.

DIGGITY DOGS from page 8C offer Party Boxes and can accommodate events of any kind, big or small. They take pride in the fact that every dog and sandwich is made to order, with the best of ingredients. Diggity Dogs specializes in grilled Hebrew National Kosher All Beef Hot Dogs. Turkey and Veggie Hot Dogs are available upon request. You can build your own dogs, with over a dozen different homemade toppings to choose from, or you can order one of their jumbo specialty dogs. There are some intriguing and mouth-watering selections of specialty dogs available, such as the Ultimate Raven, one of their most popular hot dogs, featuring chili, cheese, onions, mustard, and a hint of old bay. Other specialty dogs include, the Panther Dog,

which has chunky pineapple salsa, black beans and spicy mustard; the Windy City, with mustard, 1000 Island dressing, dill pickle and onions; and the Blazin’ Flamin’ 777, a spicy selection, with BBQ Habanero sauce, Chipotle, jalapenos and spicy mustard. They also have specialty “south western flare” dogs that have a Latin influence. There’s the Taco Dog, which is split and wrapped in a tortilla with chili, cheese, shredded lettuce, jalapeno peppers and sour cream; the Tex Mex Dog, wrapped in a tortilla, with fresh homemade salsa, melted cheese and chili; and the En Fuego Burrito Dog, which is also wrapped in a tortilla and stuffed with spicy salsa, hot sauce, jalapenos, sour cream, refried beans and shredded cheese. All

Hebrew National Kosher All Beef Dogs are gluten-free and have no harmful by-products. Stop by and get their lunch special, which features two Hebrew National Hot Dogs with a bag of Lays Chips and includes any toppings and condiments, all for just $5.00. This special is available from open to close. Hot dogs aren’t all you’ll find at Diggity Dogs. They also offer specialty hot sandwiches, like The Hon Cheese Steak, the Italian Sausage and the Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich, with chipotle sauce, on a hoagie roll. As mentioned, all side dishes are homemade and Diggity Dogs is becoming well known for their signature chili and coleslaw. They also have awesome Mac N Cheese, a recipe borrowed from Emeril, pork and baked beans, Three Bean salad,

SAVE LIVES from page 4C or family member. Many law enforcement and fire departments are also looking into launching programs to equip first responders with naloxone. Deputies of the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office began carrying naloxone in May 2014. NCHRC distributes naloxone through a network of staff, consultants and volunteers across the state. Most have personal stories of loved ones lost from drug overdose and a strong commitment to save lives. "I distribute naloxone because I lived for years with the fear and helplessness of having a loved one at risk for overdose,” says Loftin Wilson, a naloxone distributor in Durham. “Every time I give naloxone to a person living with that same fear and I see relief and hope in their eyes, it helps me to heal from that time in my life. I know that each of these 100 lives saved also means hundreds more not devastated by grief and loss." In June, Trish of High Point gave naloxone to a woman who

had overdosed in her son’s apartment. She also called 911, but it took 35 minutes for the ambulance to arrive. “The medics flat out told me if I hadn’t been there [with naloxone], she would have died,” says Trish. “It felt great to help her. Right now we could have been burying her, but instead she’s still alive.” Lori Taylor, a nurse in Bladen county, sees overdose patients on a weekly basis. The hospital has seen 16 overdose deaths in the emergency room just this year, most from opioids. “I try to save patients once they get to the hospital, but naloxone can save them before they get here,” says Lori. “As a person in long-term recovery from opiate addiction, I want others to have the same opportunity to recover that I had. For that to happen, they must remain alive to get treatment.” Pastor James Sizemore distributes naloxone from Catalyst Community Church in Fayetteville. “Distributing Naloxone is not just a social

responsibility, but also a spiritual responsibility,” he says. “God has given us this tool to preserve the lives of his children.” For more information on overdose prevention training or how to receive a naloxone kit, visit http://www.nchrc.org/programand-services/overdose-prevention-project/

and other delicious sides. If you’ve got room for dessert, they’ve got Good Humor Ice Cream. At Diggity Dogs you get, "quality food-quality people." Extended summer hours at Diggity Dog are: Monday through Thursday, from 10:00am to 7:00pm. Coming soon, Sunday hours. Diggity Dogs is located at 5202 Carolina Beach Road, suite 4, in the Austin Commons Shopping Center in Monkey Junction. For more information or to place your order, today, call Diggity Dogs at (910)399-8377 or check them out on Facebook.

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Cardinal Bands and Billiards “Open Mic, Bands, Pool & More”

Create-Your-Own Steamer Pots at Michael’s Seafood

(Pictured Above): Cardinal Bands and Billiards is open 7 days a week, from 12:00pm to 2:00am. Cardinal Bands and Billiards is located at 5216 Carolina Beach Road, in Wilmington. For more information call (910) 793-6000. For a complete listing of events check out Cardinal Bands and Billiards on Facebook and read some of their great reviews, or follow them on twitter at twitter. com/CardinalBandsNC.

(Pictured Above): Create-Your-Own Steamer Pots at Michael’s SeafoodMichaels Seafood is located at 1206 North Lake Park Boulevard, Suite A, in Carolina Beach. Hours of operation are: Monday through Sunday, from 11:00am to 10:00pm. For more information or to place an order for your very own Steamer Pot, call them at, (910) 458-7761. You can visit their website at www.mikescfood.com or check them out on Facebook.

Cardinal Bands and Billiards “The home for original music by the best bands” is quickly becoming one of the most popular local music venues. Friday July 18th at 10pm join them for a free rock/ metal show! Seven Letter (formerly See CARDINAL, page 6C

Seafood is proud to announce their new CreateYour-Own Steamer Pots. They provide you with your favorite combinations of seafood, seasoned and ready to cook, complete with a cooking pan and instructions on how to prepare your own seafood feast. Steamer Pots are easy to handle and can be prepared in the oven, on the grill or even over a See MICHAEL’S, page 6C

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Hungry? They Can Help, at Diggity

(Pictured Above): Diggity Dogs is located at 5202 Carolina Beach Road Unit #4 and can be reached by calling (910)399-8377. By: Mitchell Houska Staff Writer When you walk in to Diggity Dogs, you’ll immediately feel at home. You’ll be greeted with warm smiles and friendly faces. Not only are the people genuine but the food is too. That’s because all the items are made from scratch, on location. Diggity Dogs is owned and

operated by husband and wife team, David and Diane Curry. The couple opened the business in September of 2013, and will soon be celebrating one year of successful business. Most of the business they do at Diggity Dog, consists of carry-out orders but they do offer some limited seating inside, as well. They are not able to offer catering services, but they do See Diggity Dogs, page 6C