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Residents get first look at drawbridge replacement proposals

By Terry Lane Staff Writer

There to get a better understanding of far-reaching proposals that could have significant impact on traffic, business and the way-of-life in Wrightsville Beach, nearly 200 people attended an information session Tuesday on proposals to potentially replace the Heide Trask Drawbridge that links the island to the mainland.

And while most of those who came to the workshop at the Russ Fran Recreational Center had plenty of specific questions for officials from both the North Carolina Department of Transportation and Raleigh-based engineering firm RS&H, engineers told the crowd that the proposal was too early for definitive answers.

Officials told attendees that the study that proposed five potential concepts to replace the bridge was preliminary, designed to get feedback and assess the “feasibility” of the project. Still, at a standingroom-only presentation that ended the meeting, residents had pointed questions that engineers said were too early to answer.

One of the primary questions that residents asked was when the project would get underway, which Meredith Van Duyn, project engineer with RS&H said was too early to answer given that the project wasn’t even slated for funding. But given the conditions of the bridge, Van Duyn said that the bridge had a projected 23 years left in its lifespan before replacement would be a priority.

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Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue candidates race towards the water for a mock rescue during tryouts on April 28.

Wrightsville Beach officials say town prepared for Memorial Day, summer activities Veteran lifeguard again bests newcomers in tryouts

By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Photo source: Live Eat Surf Facebook page

Josh Vach with wife Cindy and dog Gunner.

Friends, loved ones schedule paddle out to remember local restaurateur Josh Vach

By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Harnessing inspiration from the roadside fish tacos he found on the Baja Coast during surfing trips, local restaurateur Joshua Vach replicated that experience by building a series of local dining establishments that offered a unique “surf vibe,” including quintessential Wrightsville Beach restaurant Tower 7. Last week, locals remembered the contributions that Vach brought to the community after he died on Wednesday, May 15 at the age of 53.

To remember and honor those contributions of lifelong surfer Vach, friends and loved ones have scheduled a paddle out on Sunday, June 2 at 8:30 a.m. at Wrightsville Beach public access no. 29 at Stone Street.

In addition to the family of eight restaurant locations he opened under the Live Eat Surf brand, Vach was known for his charitable contributions, which included establishing a surf scholarship, as

well as giving back to charities that benefited people and animals alike, according to the obituary published by Wilmington Funeral & Cremation.

Building on the experience he gained from the restaurants his parents owned and operated in Ocean City, Md., in 1993, Vach opened his first local restaurant, K38 Baja Grill on Oleander Drive. Building on that success, Vach eventually opened seven more restaurants, including Tower 7 in Wrightsville Beach.

The success of the restaurants provided Vach the opportunity to give back to the community through many charitable endeavors. A 1987 graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he was also a member of the school’s surf club, Vach established a surf scholarship in 2008 that has grown into the Tower 7/WBLivesurf Scholarship, which this year provided funding to more than a dozen students. He would provide free food to the annual Hope n See JOSH Page 2

Wrightsville Beach officials said this week that they are ready for Memorial Day Weekend and the official start of the summer season, which includes adding 10 new lifeguards to the town’s ocean rescue squad.

Fire Chief Glen Rogers said that as many as 50 candidates came out over the course of two tryout session, with 10 new guards ultimately being selected. Those guards, as well as some returning guards, spent the past two weeks training, he said.

The new guards went through a variety of training exercises, including active rescues, passive rescues, a swim around the south end jetty and even a “horizon swim,” where they swim about a mile out into the ocean.

“It helps get them in peak condition and use to being away from the relative safety of the

shore,” Rogers said.

The training will end on Thursday, when the guards run through a series of tests on the beach, he said, including rescue breathing, tourniquet application and patient assessment.

There are different scenarios along the way that they have to master,” he said. “It’s all teamwork. They have to carry each other along.”

Along with the 10 new lifeguards, several returning guards will also participate in the final preparation.

Starting on Friday, May 24, the Wrightsville Beach lifeguard stands will be staffed everyday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekends will see two guards in all 13 stands, along with four roving guards on all terrain vehicles. n See GUARDS Page 2

No Palm Tree Island party this year, but police still out to enforce drinking laws

By Terry Lane Staff Writer

With an unfavorable schedule for the tides, the annual Palm Tree Island Memorial Day party won’t be held this year, organizers announced on a social media post. However, police said that there would still be rigorous enforcement of alcohol laws on the island after last year’s July 4th activities there generated complaints from residents of Channel Walk and other nearby neighborhoods about the rowdy party atmosphere.

Wrightsville Beach officials said that they would add extra patrols of the neighborhoods near Palm Tree Island to prevent people from using the area to get to and from the n See ISLAND Page 2

Art show inspires local surfer through lengthy hospital stay for cystic fibrosis

By Terry Lane Staff Writer

Stuck in a hospital room battling complications associated with cystic fibrosis this April, a local surfer relied on his artwork to help him pass the time. And thanks to the help of a friend, Jacob Venditti’s most recent hospital stay had a new purpose.

“It gave me a goal to get through being in the hospital,” he said. “It gave me something to look forward to.”

Thanks to an art show organized by friend Jacob Laham, Venditti knew that once his 15-day stay at the University of North Carolina Hospital ended, he would be able to share his work, while also raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The skateboard decks that Venditti painted will part of the “Live Fearlessly” art show, scheduled for Friday, May 24 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Jimmy’s Wrightsville Beach at 5

N. Lumina Ave. Joining Venditti will be artists that he said he’s looked up to over the years, including Jarred Weinstein, Carleigh Sion, David McGee and Ron Lodzinski.

Venditti said each of these artists has a style that fits with beach culture.

While Venditti has paddled out into some of the world’s most challenging waves, including a

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Jacob Venditti with one of his roses skateboards that will be part of the Live Fearlessly art show on Friday, May 24.

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The aging drawbridge was safe, though it did have only a 39.2 sufficiency rating out of a possible 100, she said.

“It’s a safe bridge,” Van Duyn said. “Inspections are required every two years.”

Though safe, she told the crowd that maintenance and upkeep of the bridge was getting more expensive. Plus, some upgrades can’t be achieved since the bridge is at its weight capacity.

“The purpose of this study is to put something in front of you and get feedback,” Van Duyn said.

Indeed, NCDOT Chad Kimes said that the feasibility study is the first step in a long process to have the project placed in the State Transportation Improvement Program, which is updated every two years.

“It’s a data driven process,” Kimes said. “We look at congestion, traffic, costs for replacement, bicycle and pedestrian options, and other factors.”

One of the key benchmarks would be to win the support of the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, which puts together longterm regional transportation plans.

The meeting was a key first step because it allows people to comment on the different design proposals, which included five concepts. Three of those concepts would replace the drawbridge with a new drawbridge, while the other two proposed building a high-rise bridge. Three of the proposals would require a new bridge be built to the north, while two had the bridge built to the south of the existing bridge. Since the current drawbridge connects the island to the mainland, the existing bridge would have to remain open and operational during construction of the new bridge.

The meeting saw scores of attendees from Wrightsville Beach and the surrounding area, many with a vested interest in what project was chosen.

Some of the proposals would require the state to buy out residential and commercial property, potentially

displacing businesses and homes.

Attendees voiced a variety of opinions and concerns. Four of the five concepts featured a roundabout, which was controversial as it would eliminate the need for a stoplight or stop sign, but can also be confusing for drivers. Another controversial element was whether the project should be a drawbridge or a high-rise bridge, which some said would be too big and unsightly.

“We all understand that something has to be done,” said Greg Holder, who lives in Wilmington but has a house in Wrightsville Beach. “But absolutely no roundabout. Folks here have a problem navigating a roundabout. The concept I like is a high-rise bridge, and I think the northern route is the best idea.”

Many who attended said it was too early for them to have specific thoughts on what plan is best, but were simply there to stay informed as it develops.

Eliza Blackwell, who lives on Summer Rest Road, said a high-rise bridge could affect her ability to access U.S. 74/76 at Wrightsville Avenue.

“We’re trying to figure out the timeline. Want to know all the options, even though it's still a long way off,” she said. “I love roundabouts. It would be a great addition.”

Marc Bush, who owns a condo in Wrightsville Beach and often bikes across the bridge, said he wanted better pedestrian and bicycle options for the bridge.

“I love the drawbridge but I think they’ll do a high-span bridge,” Bush said. “I’m comfortable with a roundabout.”

Meanwhile, Wrightsville Beach resident Joy Miller said that she wanted more information about the project’s timetable, adding she hoped a roundabout would be part of the plan.

“We need a roundabout,” she said. “That intersection is horrible.”

Adding to that, Ari Miller-Sissons said that whatever is built needs to be sustainable.

“What happens in 40 years,” he asked.

from Helen fundraiser. He also established the Cinco de Bow Wow fundraiser, which benefited local animal welfare organizations that included Paws Place Dog Rescue, Pender County Humane Society, C.A.R.E. – Coastal Animal Rescue Effort, New Hanover County Animal Services Unit, Adopt An Angel and Canines For Service, the obituary said.

For his efforts, Vach was awarded the UNCW Distinguished Citizen of the Year in 2015 and was inducted into Wrightsville Beach Museum of History’s 2014 Waterman Hall of Fame for his contribution to beach culture.

On October 3, 2009, he married Cindy Parcell during a ceremony on Wrightsville Beach.

Vach was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Joseph Vach, and Mary Carroll Vach, his sisters Mary Elizabeth Vach, Carroll Vach England, and by his beloved dog Wyatt. Josh is survived by his wife Cindy and their treasured dog Gunner, his sister Martha Vach Redding, his brothers Richard Joseph (Jr) and Thomas Carville Vach, along with numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, his obituary said.

Contributions in his memory can be made to: Tower 7/WBLiveSurf Scholarship: Hope From Helen P.O.Box 187 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. Email donation questions to Tony Butler – tony@ hopefromhelen.com.

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It’s already been a busy start to the lifeguard season, he said, with guards averaging a rescue or two a day. A High Point woman died in late April after being rescued by Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue, though officials aren’t sure whether to classify it as a drowning since another medical issue could have contributed to her death, Rogers said.

Rogers said that several of the rescues are the result of inexperienced swimmers losing their footing and stepping off of the sandbar.

Meanwhile, veteran lifeguard Sean Ruttkay, who is 38 years old, took part in his ninth tryout on April 28, where he won the combined run and swim for the seventh time, beating several candidates who are in their early 20s. While several of those candidates did post faster swimming time, Ruttkay’s speedy run put him first overall in the first tryout session.

“Tons of UNCW swimmers, I thought they had me, but I chased them down in the running part,”

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difficulties for even the healthiest of individuals. The pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria that grows in his lungs can make it difficult for him to even walk up the stairs, he said.

Venditti said the art show’s name reflects the attitude that someone who suffers from cystic fibrosis must adopt.

“If you have cystic fibrosis, you have to live fearlessly,” he said. “You have to fight to be healthy.”

There will be a variety of paintings and art available at the show, Venditti said, including the carved and painted skateboards that he created. Several are adorned with roses, representing “65 roses,” which is how children with the diseases are often taught to pronounce it.

Joining the artists at the show will be too musical acts, Reef Blower and Seaform. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the CF Foundation, Venditti said.

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Ruttkay said that the candidates for the 2019 Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue were strong and capable.

“This is one of the most athletic, top ranking crews I’ve ever seen,” he said.

island. And New Hanover County Sheriff’s Officials said that there would be boat patrols of the island to enforce drinking laws. Sheriff’s officials said that the boat patrols would occur every day throughout the summer, not just for memorial day weekend.

In what would have been the 19th year of the party, a low tide of 7:20 p.m. made set-up and tear-down difficult for the island that’s also called “The Diminishing Republic,” organizers said.

“That's not an easy call to make as weeks have gone into the thought process with which way to proceed. Our steel drum band cannot perform under these conditions, the ice cream boat isn't available, the boat transportation from Summer Rest is canceled indefinitely due to parking,” the post said.

In the post, organizers said they would plan to put on the party in 2020, which would be the party’s 20th year.

Information provided by Chris Livengood, Vice President of Sales, Intracoastal Realty **Absorption gives you an idea of the number of months it will take for the current inventory to be sold out based on the last twelve months of sales.

Note: This representation is based in whole, or in part, on data supplied by the Cape Fear Regional Association of Realtors (CFR) Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Cape Fear Realtors nor their MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Cape Fear Realtors or their MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

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Man with ties to Wilmington and Wilkesboro Convicted of Trafficking Fentanyl John Laws, age 50, plead guilty yesterday in New Hanover County Superior Court to one count of trafficking opiates by transportation.

Judge J. Stanley Carmical of Robeson County sentenced Laws to the mandatory minimum of 70 months and the mandatory maximum of 93 months in the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, while also imposing a $50,000 fine upon the defendant.

In March of 2018, Vice and Narcotics Detectives with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office learned the defendant was dealing narcotics out of his home on Wrightsville Avenue in Wilmington.

Based on this information, detectives followed the defendant to Winston-Salem, observed him engage in a hand-to-hand drug transaction, and then followed him back to Wilmington where he was stopped and served with outstanding orders for his arrest for unrelated charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and resisting public officer. When he was being served, detectives found 7.73 grams of fentanyl, 1.34 grams of cocaine, and $1,091 in United States currency on the defendant’s person. The defendant also has a prior criminal

history including both violent crimes and narcotics offenses.

“Fentanyl is an extremely dangerous opiate that we consistently see combined with heroin or other narcotics in overdose deaths throughout our community. The Sheriff’s Office should be commended for keeping such a large quantity of this dangerous drug off the streets of New Hanover County,” Assistant District Attorney Brad Matthews said.

“Drug dealers who bring large quantities of narcotics into our community will be brought to justice, just like this defendant,” District Attorney Ben David said.

Narcotics detectives with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office investigated these cases. The State was represented by Assistant District Attorney Brad Matthews, and the defendant was represented

by Attorney William Peregoy.

Pedestrian suffers multiple broken bones after being struck by vehicle; Man who broke into apartment Cash reward offered for info

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Crime Stoppers of the Lower Cape Fear is offering a cash reward for information in a felony hit and run at the end of March that left a man with multiple broken bones in his leg, ankle and foot.

Officers responded to the intersection of Randall Parkway and Marlboro Street around 10 p.m.

March 23 in reference to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle.

Upon arrival, officers located the 56 year old Wilmington man lying in the roadway with injuries. EMS transported him to New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

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James Wade Baucom, age 47 of Rocky Point, plead guilty Thursday to eleven counts of Felony Breaking into Coin Operated Machines and two counts of Felony Breaking and Entering a Building.

Superior Court Judge J. Stanley Carmical sentenced Baucom, a habitual felon, to 77-105 months in prison.

On April 12, 2018, Baucom broke and entered the Pines Apartments laundry building located on Mayflower Drive and broke into four Speed Queen dryers, stealing the money inside the machines.

On July 3, 2018, Baucom broke and entered the Pinewood Apartments laundry building located on Randall Parkway and broke into seven Speed Queen washers and dryers, stealing the money inside the machines. The Wilmington Police Department investigated both cases, and Baucom’s fingerprints were lifted from both crime scenes.

Baucom has an extensive history for breaking into coin operated machines, being convicted of the offense 20 prior times. Breaking into a coin operated machine, such as a commercial laundry washer or dryer, is a Class 1 misdemeanor, but is elevated to a Class I felony once a person has a prior conviction for breaking into a coin operated machine. Baucom’s other prior convictions include numerous felony and misdemeanor convictions for property crimes from both North Carolina and South Carolina, felony hit and run, and felony assault with a deadly weapon on a government official. Baucom is currently facing the same type of charges in South Carolina for breaking into apartment complexes and stealing money from laundry machines.

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• Roman Jean Pierre Haegel, 20, was charged with driving after underage consumption of alcohol.

TUESDAY, MAY 14 • Hardison Gates McConnell Jr., 25, was charged with intoxicated and disruptive, assault on a female and simple affray.

• Austin Matthew McElwain, 23, was charged with drunk and disruptive, assault on a female, simple affray, possession of schedule marijuana, possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

• Logan Elizabeth Marcum, 23, was charged with intoxicated and disruptive behavior.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 • Allen Andrew Lightfoot II, 18, was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, no operator’s license and failure to dim headlights.

• A 17-year-old juvenile was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

• Samuel Hugh Messer, 20, was charged with simple assault, intoxicated and disruptive behavior and obtaining alcohol by use of another person’s identification, consuming alcohol by a 20 year old.

• Samuel Wyant Shifflett, 21, was charged with resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer.

• Chad Spencer Brewer, 40, was charged with intoxicated and disruptive behavior.

THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE MARKETING ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Town of Wrightsville Beach is now accepting applications from Town residents and representatives from the Town’s business community who are interested in serving on the Wrightsville Beach Marketing Advisory Committee. The Board of Aldermen will make appointments at their June 5, 2019 meeting.

Applications are available on the Town’s website (towb.org) and at Town Hall, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. June 4, 2019.

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possession, trafficking by manufacturing schedule II controlled substance (methamphetamine), 3 counts possession with intent to sell, manufacture, distribute a controlled substance (crack cocaine/methamphetamine/ fentanyl), maintain a dwelling for the sale of a controlled substance, and possession of firearm by felon. Tucker received a $3,400,600 secured bond.

Walker is charged with possession with intent to sell, manufacture, distribute Schedule II controlled substance (crack cocaine), possession drug paraphernalia and maintaining a dwelling for the sale of a controlled substance. Walker received a $38,000 secured bond.

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• Justin Billingslea, 21, was charged with simple assault and resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer.

Three month investigation results in fentanyl trafficking charge and more for two Wilmington men Wilmington Police with the Special Investigations Division concluded a three month investigation Thursday with the arrest of two Wilmington men.

With assistance from the WPD SWAT team, officers arrested Jamal Tucker, 29, and Rudolph Walker, Jr., 61, after executing search warrants at residences in the 300 block of South 15th Street and the 800 block of Chestnut Street. WPD seized 45.9 grams of fentanyl, 276.47 grams of methamphetamine, 24.04 grams of crack cocaine, one fir arm and $5,055 in cash during the searches.

Tucker is charged with trafficking by possession, trafficking by manufacturing schedule I controlled substance (opium/ heroin/fentanyl), trafficking by

vehicle, possibly a white large truck with a loud exhaust, “sped up toward him” as he was crossing in the crosswalk. The victim had the right of way. After the suspect vehicle collided with the victim, the suspect fled east toward Kerr Avenue.

Anyone with information is asked to contact WPD at 910.343.3609. To remain anonymous tipsters should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-531-9845 or use Text-a-Tip. Motorists and pedestrians are both urged to be aware of their surroundings. Drivers must yield right of way to pedestrians when they are in crosswalks.

• Kellie Denise Furr, 30, was charged with shoplifting.

SATURDAY, MAY 18 • Logan Daniel Earhart, 21, was charged with intoxicated and disruptive behavior.

• Brandie Lee Ann Caulk, 24, was charged with malicious conduct by a prisoner, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting a public officer and intoxicated and disruptive behavior.

• Joshua David Ryder, 37, was charged with DWI, driving while license revoked while impaired, expired registration, expired inspection, resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer, displaying an out-of-state license while N.C. license revoked and open container after consuming.

SUNDAY, MAY 19 • Brady Michael Zomer, 24, was charged with intoxicated and disruptive behavior.

• Michael Allen Barnes, 29, was charged with assault on a female, DWI and failure to comply with license restrictions.

• Mekenzie Ann Wright, 24, was charged with simple assault.

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Downtown Central Business District Dr. Tim Markley Named Survey Shows Residents and Business Superintendent Of The Year For Southeast Education Alliance 2019-2020 Owners Feel Safe at Night The Southeast Education Alliance has announced that Dr. Tim Markley, Superintendent of New Hanover County Schools, has been named the Regional Superintendent of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year. There were two finalists nominated for the title including Dr. Markley and Lisa Jackson, Superintendent of Pamlico County Schools.

This is Dr. Markley’s second time being named the SRESA Superintendent of the Year. He also received the recognition in 2015.

“Dr. Markley’s leadership has continued to be a model in the Southeast region for superintendents and all educators as we work in this exciting time in public education. He’s an advocate for education on all of the major issues we are experiencing throughout the state,” said Dr. Kathy Spencer, executive director of Southeast Education Alliance.

“It’s an honor to be selected by my peers, but I feel this is really a reflection of the great work that happens every day in our district.

I am blessed to work with some amazingly talented people who are committed to helping our students every day,” Dr. Markley said.

The Southeast Alliance includes superintendents from 13 counties in southeastern NC including Brunswick, Carteret, Clinton, Craven, Duplin, Jones,

A survey conducted among Central Business District residents and business owners showed 73% of those surveyed feel safe at night in downtown Wilmington, while 62% saw panhandling as the number one problem in the area. The survey was created by the Wilmington Police Department and distributed by Wilmington Downtown Inc to several hundred business owners and residents in February. 90 individuals responded. The survey was conducted to measure the perception of safety in the downtown community.

“While Part 1 crime continues to go down in the Central Business District, it is also important to know how people feel about the area”, said Ralph Evangelous, Wilmington Police Chief. “We will take the results of this survey and try to address any concerns respondents may have. We are also looking closely at the panhandling issue.”

The survey contained 22 questions which measured everything from panhandling to lighting and vandalism in the area. It also asked respondents how often they saw an officer during the daytime, 46% responded frequently. The Central Business District boundaries include 3rd Street to the Cape Fear River and bridge to bridge. A copy of the final results from the survey are available on the Wilmington Police Department’s webpage.

Lenoir, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Sampson, and Wayne. This honor includes a nomination as a candidate for the 2019 A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year Award to be announced in November. The state winner will go on to compete for the national award to be offered by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA).

Dr. Markley has served as Superintendent in NHCS since 2010. In addition to being the SRESA Superintendent of the Year, his accomplishments include: • North Carolina SchoolBased Health Alliance Superintendent of the Year 2019 • SRESA Superintendent of

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the Year 2015 Superintendent in Residence - UNCW 2011 Craig Phillips NC Superintendent of the Year Finalist 2010 NWRESA Superintendent of the Year 2009 EOP Administrator of the Year 2009 Finance Academy Award for Outstanding Service 2002 Extra Mile Special Education Award 2001 UNC Principal Executive’s Principals as Technology Leaders 2001 UNC Principal Executive Leadership Program 1999

New Hanover County Receives 28th-Consecutive National Budget Award At Monday’s New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meeting, the county’s Finance Department was recognized for receiving the county’s 28th consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the fiscal year that began July 1, 2018.

This award represents a significant achievement for New Hanover County. In order to receive this distinction, a government unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria in the following four categories: as a policy document, as a financial plan, as an operations guide, and as a communications device. Budget documents must be rated “proficient” in all four categories, and in the 14 mandatory criteria within those categories to receive the award.

“For the last 28 years, New Hanover County has set and maintained a high standard of excellence for the budget process through the leadership of our Board of Commissioners and our dedicated staff,” said New Hanover County Manager Chris Coudriet. “This award is a tremendous honor and highlights the importance of our budget book, which provides added transparency for our citizens to see where their tax dollars are being spent.”

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Sunday, June 2, 2:30 p.m.

Terry Lane

The 2019 hurricane season begins June 1 and now is the time to plan for major storms. Come to Cape Fear Museum to hear National Weather Service meteorologist Tim Armstrong discuss the upcoming hurricane season and what the public can do to prepare for important weather events. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions following the presentation. This event is free and registration is not required.

Public Notice: Location Change of New Hanover County Board of Commissioners’ Regular Meetings Notice is hereby given that the location of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners’ regular meetings in June and July will take place in the Andre’ Mallette Training Center

at the New Hanover County Government Center (230 Government Center Drive, Suite 135 in Wilmington, NC). The location of these meetings, listed below, has been changed due to

damage at the historic courthouse from Hurricane Florence.

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WBS Students See Nesting Birds

UNCW’s Jones Named CAA Player of the Year Sophomore shortstop Greg Jones has been named Colonial Athletic Association Bill Brooks Player of the Year by the league's coach after producing one of the most dominant offensive seasons in the history of the UNCW program.

Jones, along with juniors Kep Brown and Cole Weiss, was named first-team All-CAA. Junior Jackson Meadows and sophomore Noah Bridges were named to the second team at second base and outfield, respectively.

Jones becomes the seventh Seahawk to earn the league's player of the year award, which is named after longtime UNCW Director of Athletics and baseball coach Bill Brooks. Jones led the league in runs scored (62), triples (8), walks (48), on base average (.482) and was second in stolen bases (37) and fourth in slugging percentage (.540).

Brown earned All-CAA honors for the first time while Weiss was a second-team selection in 2018 as a sophomore.

Brown enters the CAA championships tournament leading the league with a career-high 52 runs batted in while hitting .279 with 14 doubles and a team-high seven home runs. The Charleston, S.C., native crafted a 20-game hitting streak this season, drove in runs in 10 consecutive games, a UNCW record, and recently saw his consecutive games reached safely halted at 34.

Weiss posted a strong year at the hot corner with a .310 batting average and enters the conference tournament with a league-leading 70 hits. Weiss is second on the team and seventh in the conference runs RBI's with a career-high 43.

Meadows stepped into the starting slot at second base and responded with a .275 batting average and 36 runs scored, second on the team. He enters the conference tournament with 17 stolen bases in 20 attempts.

Bridges rounds out the UNCW honorees. The sophomore outfielder posted a .256 batting average while playing in all 56 games, making 53 starts. Bridges collected 39 RBI's, 11 doubles, two triples and a pair of home runs. He also stole 15 bases while playing a stellar centerfield.

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Petitioners PETITIONERS commenced this special proceeding on May 14, 2019 pursuant to a Petition alleging (i) that title to the lands described in CERTIFICATE 7J, REGISTERED NUMBER 2, filed in the New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office (the “Certificate of Title”), is registered in their names pursuant to Chapter 43 of the NC General Statutes and (ii) that the original Certificate of Title has been lost and after exhaustive and diligent search cannot be located. Petitioners pray that a new title certificate be issued to them in accordance with NC General Statute 43-17.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing will be held on the Petition on June 27, 2019 at 2 o:clock pm, in Room 222 of the New Hanover County Courthouse.

Any persons may appear at the hearing to show cause why a new title certificate should not be issued.

IT IS ORDERED that a copy of this Notice be filed in the title registration records in the New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office and published as required by law.

THIS 16th day of May 2019.

May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER 19-E-536 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY V. CORNWALL The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary V. Cornwall, deceased, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address set out below on or before the 23rd day of August, 2019, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below.

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 19-E-626

May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER 19-E-364 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATHLEEN MULLINS The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Kathleen Mullins, deceased, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address set out below on or before the 23rd day of August, 2019, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below.

This the 23rd day of May, 2019.

Kimi Bramble, Administrator CTA of the Estate of Kathleen Mullins c/o H. Kenneth Stephens, II Attorney at Law Post Office Box 2237 Wilmington, NC 28402

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of ANITA CATHARINE McGOWAN a/k/a CATHARINE ANITA McGOWAN, 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 21st day of August, 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 23rd day of May, 2019.

ANNE E. GALLAGHER, Executor of the Estate of ANITA CATHARINE McGOWAN a/k/a CATHARINE ANITA McGOWAN c/o Randall S. Hoose, Jr. ATLANTIC COAST LAW 314 Walnut St., Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28401 May 23 and 30, and June 6 and 13, 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-623

May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2019

EXECUTOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER 19 E 635 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Gregory Peter Kot, late of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before August 23, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

THIS the 23rd day of May 2019.

Peter T. Brown 4276 Niles Hill Road Wellsville, NY 14895 PATRICIA C. JENKINS Hogue Hill, LLP Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 2178 Wilmington, NC 28402

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of BRADFORD WILLIAM BIRON, 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 on or before the 21st day of August, 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.

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This is the 23rd day of May 2019.

Robert L. Mayo, Executor 6308 Timber Creek Lane Wilmington, N.C. 28411

This the 16th day of May, 2019.

May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2019

PEGGY-JO STUMPP, Executrix c/o Richard A. Horgan, Esq. Attorney at Law 1213 Culbreth Drive Wilmington, NC 28405-3639 (910) 256-0202

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

May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2019 ]

The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jean C. Fariss (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 15th 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.

This is the 16th day of May 2019.

Barbara J. Lutz, Executor 103 White Heron Cove Road Hampstead, N.C. 28443 May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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 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.

This is the 9th day of May 2019.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT

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.

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 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019

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

ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS Joseph Taylor Dowdy Estate New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court Estate File #19-E-491 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 to pay the amount owed to the administrator.

Date: May 2, 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-540

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

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of DORIS L. RICH, deceased, late of New Hanover

RANDALL S. HOOSE, JR. Administrator of the Estate of BRADFORD WILLIAM BIRON ATLANTIC COAST LAW 314 Walnut St., Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28401 May 23 and 30, and June 6 and 13, 2019

May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

The undersigned, having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of PATRICIA VAN KIRK-COMERFORD, Deceased, of New Hanover County, North Carolina, (New Hanover County Probate File #19E435), also known as PATRICIA VAN KIRK, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before August 19, 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 the 23rd day of May, 2019.

This the 23rd day of May, 2019.

Kenneth Scott Cornwall, Executor of the Estate of Mary V. Cornwall c/o H. Kenneth Stephens, II Attorney at Law Post Office Box 2237 Wilmington, NC 28402

as Executor of the Estate of Gay B. Mayo (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 22nd 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.

The undersigned having qualified

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.

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