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Woman dies after being rescued from ocean currents off Wrightsville Beach Fire chief says death part of busy start to beach season that has already seen several rescues By Terry Lane Staff Writer
A High Point woman died after being rescued from the ocean off Wrightsville Beach two weeks ago, part of what the town’s fire chief said has been a busy start to the 2019 beach season that has already led to several lifeguard rescues. On Monday, April 22, Amy Williamson, 59, died after being rescued by Wrightsville Beach lifeguards, who had her on a rescue board before she fell unconscious and later died, despite several minutes of emergency rescue breaths by lifeguards, Wrightsville Beach Fire Chief Glen Rogers said. Williamson and a man with
whom she was vacationing on the island’s North End went for a swim in the ocean at about noon, in what Rogers said was the couple’s last swim before they planned to leave. The current pulled both out beyond the breakers, where some surfers noticed they were having issues and came over to help, he said. Two members of Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue were already in the area, Rogers said, and a lieutenant in the lifeguard squad went out to assist the woman, who was being helped by a surfer. The WBOR lieutenant reached Williamson and transferred her to a rescue board, where she was conscious and responsive, leading the lifeguard to signal to his supervisor that the woman appeared to be doing okay. However, as he was paddling her back in, the woman fell unconscious, and the lifeguard flagged down a nearby survey boat, which was doing measurements on Mason Inlet. On the boat, the lifeguards performed emergency resuscitation n See LIFEGUARD Page 2
Two crew members of Coast Guard Cutter Bayberry, a 65-foot inland buoy tender homeported in Oak Island, North Carolina, prepare to drop a buoy in Carolina Beach Inlet in Federal Point, North Carolina, May 3, 2019. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently extended their dredging of the channel, enabling the Coast Guard to reestablish the inlet’s navigational aids. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Herman)
Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, local partners mitigate navigational risks in Carolina Beach Inlet The Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers and New Hanover County are working to together to mitigate navigational risks due to shoaling in Carolina Beach Inlet. The shoaling required the Coast Guard to temporarily discontinue navigational aids in the inlet earlier this month. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District and New Hanover County extended a planned dredging period through April 30. The Coast Guard is reestablishing the navigational aids based on the results
of the dredging project. “The most recent post-dredging survey is favorable and will allow the Coast Guard to safely reestablish the aids in the inlet,” said Coast Guard Lt. Brittany Akers, chief of waterways management division, Sector North Carolina. “We are hopeful conditions continue to improve so we can properly service the aids and provide a safe channel for mariners, which is our primary objective."
Sand Scripture
With construction of new Wrightsville Ave. store underway, ABC board plans to replace live oaks damaged by Florence By Terry Lane Staff Writer
With rake in hand and help from family members, Kirby, from Wilmington, is now making his spiritual sand messages a daily ritual. He is coming out each morning to Johnnie Mercer's Pier to create "scripture in the sand." His aim is to find helpers to spread the practice to every Pier along the coast, hoping to one day reach his native beach in New Jersey. Kirby asked not to be fully identified for the photo, saying he wanted the attention focused on his messages in the sand. Learn more by contacting scriptureinthesand.777@gmail.com.
Visitor Spending in North Carolina Grows at Near Record Pace North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2018 with a total of $25.3 billion. Governor Roy Cooper announced. The 5.6 percent increase from 2017 was North Carolina’s largest percentage growth in travel and tourism spending since 2011. Additionally, tourism industry-supported employment topped 230,000 jobs to set another record for the state. “Tourism is a major economic engine for our state
bringing billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of jobs,” Gov. Cooper said. “We’re proud to welcome visitors from our mountains to our coast and want even more people to know what a great place North Carolina is to spend their time and money.” Gov. Cooper, who proclaimed May 5-11,2019, as Travel and Tourism Week in North Carolina, n See TOURISM Page 2
While the live oak trees that the New Hanover County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board planned to save at the new Wrightsville Avenue location died following Hurricane Florence, the board has plans to replace the trees. Marnina Queen, CEO of the New Hanover County ABC Board, said that the board will buy three two-year-old live oaks to replace the ones that died during the storm. Preserving the three live oaks, and other trees on the property, is a priority for the board, she said, noting that it was an important topic during the town’s approval of the property. With increasing sales at the store at 6730 Wrightsville Ave., the local ABC board and the town of Wrightsville Beach approved the construction of a new store at 7000 Wrightsville Ave., located next to the Craft Hardware Store. During the approval process last summer, the architects developed a site plan that would have preserved the three live oaks on the property, which most recently was was a
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mobile home park. However, September’s Hurricane Florence knocked down two of the trees, and an arborist recently determined that the lone remaining live oak would have to be removed due to damage from the storm, Queen said. That tree would have been located in the driveway accessing the store, she added. The board will buy three two-year-old live oaks to replace the ones that were destroyed in the storm, she said. “It truly broke my heart that so many of them didn’t make it,” Queen said of the tree loss on the site. By being able to strategically locate the new trees, Queen said they would have a better chance of survival. “It’s a better environment for the trees to survive,” Queen said. “They will create a nice canopy there. We think they will be there for generations to come.” Construction on the new store began last week, n See ABC Page 2
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on Williamson while the boat brought her to shore. Lifeguards continued rescue breaths on Williamson on shore, but they were not able to revive her, Rogers said. Since she was conscious when rescuers reached her, Rogers said it's unclear whether the death would be classified as a drowning or be attributed to another medical condition. WBOR is waiting results from the medical examiner. Rogers noted that there were two incidents in 2018 where swimmers died in the water as a result of other medical conditions. Williamson’s companion told rescuers that she was a relatively experienced swimmer. The lifeguard who was first to reach the woman put in an admirable effort to save her, Rogers said, adding that several lifeguards and emergency medical personnel responded to assist. The rescue attempt wasn’t the first for lifeguards this year. In another April incident, a man who had limited swimming experience walked out onto the jetty on the South End, only to be swept off by a wave, requiring assistance from a jet ski. “Everything was in her favor,” Rogers said. “We had lifeguards in the area and there was a boat that happened to be there too.We were doing everything we could.” To help account for the active early season, Rogers said he authorized additional lifeguard patrols.
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she said, with a target completion date of the end of January or beginning of February. She said the plan was to be able to transfer the products at the current location to the new store in just a few days, creating minimal disruption. The ABC Spirits Store currently located on Wrightsville Avenue is one a few properties over the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge that are part of the town’s tax base. Last year, sales from that location generated a distribution back to Wrightsville Beach of $569,693 and also increased the amount of distributions that were given to New Hanover County, Queen said. Additionally, the new store would be almost twice the size of the current store, adding nearly 3,500 square feet of retail and storage space. “Over the past few years, we have observed a dramatic increase in sales at that location,” Queen said. “Currently, the smaller store is difficult to stock the numerous types of spirits available, and in the amount necessary for our customers. We want to be able to provide the best selection of spirits for our customers, in a modern environment with great customer service. The new location will help us with all of that. With a larger store, we expect to see greater sales which will allow us to distribute more profits back to our community.”
applauded the growth in direct tourism employment, which was up 2.2 percent from 2017. Payroll income grew 5.3 percent to top $6.3 billion. The figures are from research commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, and conducted by the U.S. Travel Association. Other findings from the study showed state and local tax receipts from visitor spending rose 4.8 percent to more than $2 billion. Visitors spent more than $69 million per day in North Carolina last year and contributed about $5.6 million per day in state and local tax revenues as a result of that spending. The Travel Economic Impact Model reflects preliminary estimates for 2018 domestic travel in North Carolina based on national travel studies conducted by the U.S. Travel Association, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Survey of Consumer Expenditures, STR
lodging data, data from local/state/federal government organizations, and other public and private data sources. More information about the study can be found online at partners.visitnc.com/economic-impact-studies. “The tourism industry’s success is shared across North Carolina supporting more than 45,000 small businesses,” said Anthony M. Copeland, North Carolina Commerce Secretary. “Tourism means jobs in all of the state’s 100 counties. In addition, each North Carolina household saves an average of $532 annually in state and local taxes as a result of tax revenue generated by visitor spending.” Travel and Tourism Week in North Carolina is part of National Travel and Tourism Week. The state’s nine Welcome Centers will host activities throughout the week. Tourism Facts • Domestic travelers spent a record $25.3 billion in 2018, up from $23.9 billion in 2017. That’s an increase of 5.6 percent. • Visitors to North Carolina generated about $3.9 billion in federal, state and local taxes in 2018. That total represents a 4.8 percent
increase from 2017. • State tax receipts as a result of visitor spending rose 4.7 percent to more than $1.28 billion in 2018. • Local tax receipts from visitor spending grew 4.9 percent to $774.6 million. • Direct tourism employment in North Carolina increased 2.2 percent to 230,560. • Direct tourism payroll increased 5.3 percent to more than $6.3 billion. • Visitors spend more than $69 million per day in North Carolina. That spending adds $5.64 million per day to state and local tax revenues (about $3.5 million in state taxes and $2.1 million in local taxes). • Each North Carolina household saves on average $532 in state and local taxes as a direct result of visitor spending in the state. • More than 45,000 businesses in North Carolina directly provide products and services to travelers, with travelers directly contributing more than 26 percent to their total products and services. • North Carolina hosted over 51 million visitors in 2018
New Hanover County Travel Partners Rally in Support of Travel and Tourism Hospitality Industry Leaders Celebrate How “Travel Matters” during National Travel and Tourism Week
to visitors. ●Travel partners and visitor information specialists will wear bright red “Thank You for Visiting” ribbons. ●On Friday, May 10th the CVB will host the 6th annual Travel Rally Breakfast to share the importance of Travel and Tourism with hospitality industry employees and elected officials. In keeping with the theme “Travel Matters,” the program will demonstrate why travel matters in New Hanover County. The program will include insights from our Hurricane/Comeback Recovery Campaign and an update on the TDA’s newly adopted 3-year Strategic Destination Plan. The CVB will also introduce exciting new marketing assets and announce the recipients of the 3rd annual Tourism Star Award and an honorary Tourism Pioneer Award. National Travel and Tourism Week is also a time to share the industry’s positive impacts. The travel industry is among America’s largest employers, providing millions of jobs that cannot be outsourced. In North Carolina travel and tourism is among the state’s fastest growing industries, with domestic travelers spending a record $24 billion in 2017. Here in New Hanover County travel provides more than 6,320 jobs and supports a payroll of $141.30 million. Tourism also supports small and large businesses across many economic sectors, including: hospitality, retail, food service, sports, arts, entertainment,
Travel partners across New Hanover County will rally during National Travel and Tourism Week, May 5-11, to celebrate the positive impacts of travel on our community. Now in its 36th year, National Travel & Tourism Week is an annual tradition for the travel and tourism industry to recognize the value that travel brings to local economies, businesses and personal well-being. This year’s theme, “Travel Matters,” salutes travel in America and commemorates the many ways in which tourism impacts communities that benefit from tourism dollars. At their April 15 meeting, New Hanover County Commissioners signed a Proclamation to designate May 5-11, 2019 as National Travel & Tourism Week in New Hanover County. Local travel partners will join the Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) in this industry-wide observance with activities that celebrate tourism by engaging visitors, stakeholders and elected officials. Local activities during National Travel & Tourism Week include: ●During the week of May 5-11, Visitor Information Centers will display “Thank You for Visiting” posters and distribute free mints
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MONDAY, APRIL 29 • Sheri Kay McGraw, 55, was charged with assault and possession of schedule IV narcotics.
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• Jennifer Lynn Whitehurst, 37, was charged with assault on a law enforcement officer, misdemeanor child abuse, intoxicated and disruptive behavior and resisting, obstructing or delaying an officer.
Board of Aldermen Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina Date: April 11, 2019 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA DECLARING ITS INTENT TO CLOSE A PORTON OF THE OLD TIDE WATER POWER COMPANY RIGHT OF WAY AND A PORTION OF SOUTH LUMINA AVENUE LOCATED WEST AND SOUTH OF WINGS IN THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Wrightsville Beach has received a request regarding the closing of a portion of the old Tide Water Power Company right of way and a portion of South Lumina Avenue immediately south of Wings and located within the Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and as described hereinafter; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Wrightsville Beach is of the opinion that the right of way described hereinafter should be closed and that the closing of the same is in the public interest, all in accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. § 160A-299. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina that: 1. The Board of Aldermen of the Town of Wrightsville Beach hereby declares its intent to close a portion of the old Tide Water Power Company right of way and a portion of South Lumina Avenue immediately south of Wings and located in the Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, said right of way to be closed being more particularly described as follows:
(A legal description of the area to be closed can be found in the Office of the Town Clerk or at www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.) 2. The Board of Aldermen will hear all persons on the question of whether or not the closing would be detrimental to the public interest or the property rights of any individual at a public hearing to be held on May9, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at Town Hall, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC. 3. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to cause this Resolution to be published once a week for four successive weeks prior to the scheduled hearing. 4. The Town Clerk is further directed to send by registered or certified mail a copy of this Resolution to all owners of property adjoining the street as shown on the County tax records and to prominently post a notice of said closing and public hearing in at least two places along said street. This Resolution adopted this 11th day of April, 2019.
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• Peter Louis Girolami, 23, was charged with intoxicated and disruptive behavior. • Casey Christine Helen Barker, 19, was charged with DWI, speeding, driving after underage consumption of alcohol, open container in passenger area and possession of fraudulent identification.
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Wilmington Police are searching for 29 year old Elisha Jason King, of Leland, after he rear ended a pickup truck and fled the scene nearly two weeks ago. Police responded to a hit and run at the intersection of Third and Market Streets around 9:30 p.m. on April 20. King rear-ended the victim at a high rate of speed, causing significant damage. After the crash, both drivers exited their vehicles and spoke briefly. The victim told officers King asked if everyone was okay and apologized, saying he didn’t have a license and that he had been drinking. While they were speaking, the victim said they heard sirens approaching, at which point King got back into his car, pulled around the totaled pickup truck and fled. While he was fleeing, the victim and his passenger were able to obtain the registration number of King’s car. Police obtained warrants for hit and run leaving scene property damage, driving with license revoked and failure to reduce speed. Anyone with information on King’s whereabouts is asked to contact WPD at 910.343.3609 or use Text A Tip.
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New Hanover County Urges Residents to Update Emergency Plans and Kits May 5-11 is North Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners have proclaimed May 5-11 as Hurricane Preparedness Week, and encourage residents to plan now for hurricanes by updating their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November. “We know all too well from our experience with Hurricane Florence last year how a hurricane can devastate homes and communities,” said Steven Still, New Hanover County Emergency Management and 911 Director. “By planning ahead, we can mitigate damage and better prepare our communities.” Hurricane Florence made landfall in Wrightsville Beach on September 14, 2018. The storm caused more than $450 million in real and personal property losses and damaged more than 6,000 residential properties in New Hanover County. Schools were closed for several weeks and storm shelters for those displaced from the storm remained open for more than two months. “Preparing now, before hurricane season begins, could make all the difference, and Hurricane Preparedness Week is a great time to evaluate your household emergency plan and prepare,” said Still. “Making sure your family knows what to do, where to go and who to contact when disaster strikes will give you the peace of mind needed to get through a storm.” Here are a few preparedness tips for families and businesses: • Write down your plans and gather important documents (copies of drivers’ licenses, insurance policies, medical records, etc.), and put them somewhere quickly accessible. • Assemble an emergency supplies kit with enough non-perishable food and water to last each family member three to seven days. Other essential items include: a first-aid kit, weather radio and batteries, prescription medicines, sleeping bag or blankets, changes of clothes, hygiene items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, soap and deodorant, cash, and pet supplies (food, water, bedding, leashes, vaccination records, etc.). • Review and update homeowners’ or renters’ insurance policies to ensure they include coverage for damage, natural disasters and floods. Residents are encouraged to stay informed before, during and after an emergency by signing up for New Hanover County emergency news and alerts at ReadyNHC.com. For more information on hurricanes and overall emergency preparedness download the ReadyNC mobile app and visit www.ReadyNC.org.
State coastal agency accepts comments on fifth request for review of federal consistency submission for seismic testing related to offshore oil and gas resource development MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Division of Coastal Management is accepting public comment on a request for review of a federal consistency submission from a fifth company proposing seismic testing in the Atlantic Ocean related to oil and gas resource development off the North Carolina coast. WesternGeco is proposing to conduct a Marine Geophysical Survey via 2D seismic testing off the North Carolina coast to gather geological and geophysical data that could provide information about the feasibility of future development of offshore oil and gas resources. The survey would involve a vessel towing seismic airgun arrays. The survey would take place entirely in federal waters, adjacent to North Carolina’s coastal zone. State law does not require coastal development permits for projects outside of the state waters, but the federal Coastal Zone Management Act requires federal applicants to coordinate with the state for any proposed activity that affects land use, water
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use or any natural resource within the coastal zone. Documents pertaining to the proposed project are available on the division’s website, as are materials pertaining to earlier consistency submissions from four other companies. The public may comment in writing or at a meeting scheduled for May 20 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, 3505 Arendell St., Morehead City. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and run until 9 p.m. or until comments are concluded (whichever comes first). Each speaker will be allowed to comment for up to 3 minutes. The division will accept written comments on the proposal until noon on June 7. Written comments should be mailed to DCM Comments, c/o Daniel Govoni, 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 or emailed to DCMComments@ ncdenr.gov.
YWCA Announces 2019 Women Of Achievement Recipients The YWCA Lower Cape Fear is proud to announce the recipients of the 34th Annual Women of Achievement Awards, held Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the Wilmington Convention Center. Residing in Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender counties, seventy-one nominees were recognized for their demonstrated excellence and commitment in their careers, schools, and communities. Adult recipients and their respective categories are: Katrina Knight, Advocacy & Social Justice Award; Jacqueline Olive, Arts & Culture Award; Christi Ferretti, Business Award; Sheri Shaw, Education Award; Christy Spivey, Health and Wellness Award; Cori Dixon, Public Service Award; Sabra Wright, Rachel Freeman Unsung Hero Award; Marissa Bryant, Trailblazer Award, and Louise Coggins, Lifetime Achievement Award. Local college students and high school seniors were recognized in the Student Impact Grant and Young Leader Scholarship Category. The Student Impact Grant recipient is Jessica Aguilar, a student
at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Aguilar will receive a $1,500 mini-grant in support of her project proposal linked to the mission of the YWCA. Young Leader recipients are Sophie Farriss and Janae Young, both from New Hanover High School. Each Young Leader recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship for their outstanding efforts in academics and volunteerism. This year's event featured guest of honor, Alejandra Y. Castillo, CEO of the YWCA USA, and was hosted by Sandra McClammy of WMNX's COAST 97.3 FM. Over 600 community members attended the event, including elected officials, sponsor organizations, local businesses, civic groups, and individual supporters. The event, presented by James E. Moore Insurance Agency, raises key support for YWCA’s programs and services, which promote racial justice and economic advancement for thousands of women, children, and their families in southeastern North Carolina.
New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees To provide opportunities for citizens to participate in county government, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to apply for appointment to the following: • • • • • • •
Airlie Gardens Foundation Board of Directors Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board Cape Fear Public Utility Authority New Hanover County ABC Board New Hanover County Airport Authority New Hanover County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority
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New Hanover County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board • Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors Applicants must reside in New Hanover County. Applications can be obtained at the Board of Commissioners Office, located at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 175, by calling 798-7149, or on the county’s boards & committees web page at commissioners.nhcgov.com. Applications are needed by June 3, 2019 for consideration by the board at the June 17, 2019 meeting.
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THEME: WEDDING BELLS ACROSS
1. Up and about 6. Originally part of smog 9. *Combining ____ pool 13. Tarzan’s swing 14. It is well, if it ends well 15. *Acquired parent 16. Coastal feature 17. *Solemn promise 18. Greyish brown 19. *One of two wedding tossables 21. *Train ready for dancing 23. Scottish cap 24. Dole out 25. Cartridge contents 28. Bangladeshi currency 30. Mischievous-like 3 5 . D e s i g n e r ’s ____book 37. Research facil. 39. Jedi’s aura 40. A Flock of Seagulls’ hit 41. From around here 43. Sound at a funeral 44. Road-tripping guide 46. Curbside call 47. Octagonal sign 48. *Length of a veil 50. Pro ____ 52. Lt.’s subordinate 53. Rinna or Lampanelli
55. Clod chopper 57. *Wedding meal option 60. *Like ring finger 63. One born to Japanese immigrants 64. From Colorado to Wisconsin, on compass 66. Be limp 68. Anoint 69. ____ Iacocca 70. Blood circulation artery 71. “____, over here!” 72. Hole punching tool 73. *Not to be seen by groom DOWN 1. Princess Jasmine’s “prince” 2. Deliver a carol 3. Samoan money 4. Dead to the world 5. Drum roll sound 6. Like Eliza Doolittle 7. *One of four wedding “somethings” 8. Geography class prop 9. Buzzing pest 10. Twelfth month of Jewish year 11. Back of the neck 12. Ovine mom 15. Reflexive form of “it” 20. Spam, e.g. 22. Beehive State native 24. *It runs from tears 25. Hipbone-related
26. Magnetic ____ 27. Down Under marsupial 29. *To be tied 31. *Some write their own 32. All worked up 33. *Future descendant 34. Gives a hand 36. ____sack 38. Plural of taxon 42. Lithograph, for short 45. Popular post 49. It makes your nose grow? 51. Barbary sheep
5 4 . Ta l l a n c i e n t monument 56. Possible result of trial 57. Trash containers, e.g. 58. Brings into play 59. Matted wool 60. Experience emotion 61. Ripped 62. Sexual attraction, slangily 63. Afternoon shut-eye 65. *Another of four wedding “somethings” 67. “Swan Lake” step
May 9- May 15, 2019
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Lifestyles
Airlie Gardens Announces Concert Series Line-up for 2019 Airlie Gardens has unveiled its slate of musical performers for the 2019 Summer Concert Series. The concert season will kick off Friday, May 17 with 80’s covers from Machine Gun and then resume the traditional schedule of the first and third Fridays of the month from June through September. Concerts are held from 6 to 8 p.m. and the full schedule for the 2019 Summer Concert Series is below: • May 17: Machine Gun (80’s covers and more) • June 7: Jim Quick & Coastline (Beach Music) • June 21: Dung Beatles (Beatles Tribute) • July 5: Wilmington Big Band (Big Band and Swing) • July 19: Signal Fire (Reggae) • August 2: Massive Grass (Blue
Grass) August 16: Bibis Ellison (Pop/ Covers) • September 6: Jack Jack 180 (Pop/ Rock/Alternative) • September 20: L Shape Lot (Americana) Off-site parking for the concerts is at the New Hanover County Government Center at 230 Government Center Drive. Parking will be on the west side of the building that faces College Road, on the opposite end from the bowling alley. Free shuttles to Airlie start running at 5 p.m. On-site parking at Airlie Gardens is by permit only. For more information about the 2019 Summer Concert series, or to purchase tickets to the concert, please visit www. airliegardens.org. Tickets are $10 for adults, $3 for kids age 4-12. •
A Day on the Oleander Express takes place May 11 The Ability Garden is excited to announce the return of the Oleander Express, a fun-filled day of adventure at the New Hanover County Arboretum. The event takes place on Saturday, May 11 with two admission times at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Children will be able to ride the Shriners ChooChoo around the gardens, participate in interactive, educational stops presented by local organizations, and receive passport stamps for visiting each activity station. Several local organizations will be participating in this year’s event, including The Children’s Museum of Wilmington, NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Halyburton Park, New Hanover County Bee Keepers Association, Cape Fear Garden Club, ACCESS of Wilmington, Master Gardener Herb and Native Plant Garden Volunteers, and more. Tickets are $10 (children under two are free), and can be purchased online at AbilityGarden.org
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or at the Arboretum’s main office, located at 6206 Oleander Drive in Wilmington, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. All proceeds from the event go to support the programs of the Ability Garden. Ticket sells are limited due to parking, so pre-purchase is encouraged. This is a rain or shine event; in case of dangerous weather, a decision will be made on whether to proceed and posted on the Ability Garden website and Facebook Page.
Feeding Your Soil: Composting and Vermicomposting New Hanover County (NHC) Arboretum is offering an opportunity for the public to learn a new way to compost food waste into nutrient-rich amendment for their garden. The class “Feeding Your Soil: Composting and Vermicomposting” will be held Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rhonda Sherman, Solid Waste Specialist for Horticultural Science at NC State Extension, is a leading authority on vermicomposting and recently published a new book: The Worm Farmers Handbook. She will teach the class and help residents understand how organic materials, like yard waste and food scraps, can be composted at home in compost piles or worm bins. The purpose of this class is to increase awareness of organic material recycling and how it can help preserve valuable space in county landfills,” said NHC Arboretum and Extension Director Lloyd Singleton. The class is $5 for the general public and free for Friends of the NHC Arboretum. It will be offered at the NHC Arboretum, located at 6206 Oleander Drive in Wilmington, NC. Registration is required and tickets can be purchased online.
Following what members described as a wellreceived showing for Harbor Way Gardens during the annual Azalea Festival Garden Tour, the Harbor Island Garden Club held its annual luncheon on Friday, May 3, where Leigh Kelly was selected for another term as the club’s president. Clockwise from top: DeLaine Ferrell, Nan Spainhour, Wylene McDonald, Kim Wilt, Beth Golder, Eve Elmore, Kim Watters, Jeanne Thome, Marianne Scanlan, Patti Jacaruso, Kathy Gresham, and Leigh Kelly were appointed to leadership positions; Kay Morgan, Jan Kelly and Leigh Kelly; Nan Spainhour, Cindy Jupp and DeLiane Ferrel; Lucy Gee displays the silver platter she was awarded as the 2019 Harbor Island Garden Club Woman of the Year.
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THU Selah Dubb
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FRI Jared Sales & Co.
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SAT The Wright Ave
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SUN Jarrett Raymond | Bloody Mary bar
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MON Medicated Sunfish | $2 domestics, $3 wells
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TUE Slick Mahoneys | $2 domestic beers, $3 well drinks
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WED Scott Fowler | Bluegrass Jam Session @ 7
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May 9- May 15, 2019
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Sports
CFCC Men’s Golf Claims Region 10 Championship Courtesy of Nick Denning CFCC
Marion, IL - Cape Fear men's golf capped off a strong 2018-19 season by claiming the Region 10 Championship. The win secures the team a spot in the National Tournament held in Melbourne, Florida. The Sea Devils competed in the Region 10/District 4 Championship on April 22nd and 23rd, finishing 5th out of 13 team with a three round score of 937. Because they finished with a lower score than any other team out of Region 10, they were crowned conference champions. Brantley Moore led Cape Fear by finishing tied for 12th overall. He played particularly well in the first two rounds, finishing with scores of 74 and 75, respectively. Ryan Graybar finished just behind Moore tied for 14th place. After a solid Round 1 score of 76, Graybar struggled in Round 2. However, he rebounded on the final day,
posting a team best score of 71. Additionally, Justin Morgan finished 20th, Thomas Hill placed tied for 39th, and Thomas Alicardi finished 59th. While Cape Fear sealed their conference win with this tournament finished, they paved the way through their performances this spring. Including the District 4 Championship, the Sea Devils had six Top 5 finishes, including two tournament wins. After such a turbulent Fall 2018 season due to Hurricane Florence, the Spring 2019 season was a success. Three CFCC players were named to the All-Region Team -- Moore, Graybar, and Morgan with Moore also being named Region 10 Medalist. Head coach Rick
Seahawks Maintain Strong APR Numbers
Stewart, meanwhile, was named Region 10 Coach of the Year. The Division I National tournament will take place on May 14th-17th. It will be held at The Duran Golf Club in Melbourne, Florida.
UNCW’s student-athletes have excelled in the classroom once again, according to the NCAA’s 15th round of Academic Progress Rates (APR) released by the governing body of college athletics late Wednesday. Thirteen of UNCW’s 18 teams in the report achieved a perfect APR score of 1,000 for the reporting year of 2017-18. Teams that reached perfection included men’s cross country, men’s soccer, men’s swimming and diving, men’s track and field, women’s basketball, women’s cross country, women’s golf, softball, women’s soccer, beach volleyball,
women’s swimming and diving, women’s tennis and women’s volleyball. The report comes one week after seven UNCW teams collected NCAA Public Recognition Awards for placing among the top 10 percent nationally in the classroom in the multi-year calculation for their sports. The group included men's cross country, women's cross country, women's golf, women's beach volleyball, women's swimming and diving, women's tennis and women's volleyball teams.
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May 2, 9, 2019
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Hugh Thomas Caldwell, Sr. (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address
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shown below on or before the 8th day of August 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
to pay the amount owed to the administrator. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 19-E-540
This is the 9th day of May 2019. Hugh Thomas Caldwell, Jr., Executor 6109 Timber Creek Lane Wilmington, NC 28411 May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 19-E-372 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of AUDREY M. WOODALL, deceased, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned’s attorney, Randall S. Hoose, Jr., ATLANTIC COAST LAW, 314 Walnut St., Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28401, on or before the 31st day of July, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of DORIS L. RICH, deceased, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned’s attorney, Randall S. Hoose, Jr., ATLANTIC COAST LAW, 314 Walnut St., Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28401, on or before the 31st day of July, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 2nd day of May, 2019. DAVID A. RICH, Executor of the Estate of DORIS L. RICH c/o Randall S. Hoose, Jr. ATLANTIC COAST LAW 314 Walnut St., Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28401 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019
DeLonna D. Echols, Administrator c/o Carter & Carter, P.A. 408 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28401 James Oliver Carter CARTER & CARTER, Attorneys 408 Market Street Wilmington, N. C. 28401 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019
ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT
This is the 25th day of April 2019. Mark D. Stipetic 8752 Plantation Landing Dr. Wilmington, NC 28411 April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019
The undersigned having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Henry Oswald (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 26th day of July 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 25th day of April 2019.
ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS Joseph Taylor Dowdy Estate New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court Estate File #19-E-491
This the 2nd day of May, 2019. CLYDE RICHARD CONNELL, Executor of the Estate of AUDREY M. WOODALL c/o Randall S. Hoose, Jr. ATLANTIC COAST LAW 314 Walnut St., Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28401
Date: May 2, 2019
The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Michael T. Stipetic (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 26th day of July 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
All persons having claims against the ESTATE OF JOSEPH TAYLOR DOWDY, deceased, of New Hanover County, are hereby notified to file their claim with the undersigned Administrator of said estate on or before August 15, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded as a bar to any recovery. Persons indebted to the estate are asked
Jack Oswald, Administrator 2165 Toyon Drive Healdsburg, CA 95448 April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
Church Services NEAR THE BEACH LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 www.littlechapel.org Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. BETH SIMCHA MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATION Congregational Leader/ Rabbi Marty Schilsky 7957 Market St. Wilmington, N.C. 28411 910-681-0117 Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday
WRIGHTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Doug Lain, senior pastor 4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471 Worship Services: 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Trent Watts 209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471 Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.,
ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Patrick A. Keane 1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. en Español Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Masses: 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m. followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m.
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH John McIntyre, senior pastor 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10:10-11 a.m. Contemporary Service: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m
ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND EPISCOPAL The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector 101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034 Monday-Wednesday at 8:30 a.m 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., Celtic Service 5:30 p.m.