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Despite higher expenditures, no tax increase for WB residents By Emmy Errante Contributing Writer

The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen voted June 5 to approve a fiscal year 2019-2020 budget that spared residents from increased water and sewer rates and property tax, despite greater expenditures in several departments and rainy 2018 that affected tourism-dependent revenue sources. Wrightsville Beach Mayor Bill Blair credited town staff’s long-term money management for keeping taxes low. This year, staff members identified several future projects and purchases for which they set aside money rather than paying the full cost in one fiscal year.

Due to the high heat and drought conditions, New Hanover County Fire Rescue has issued a burning ban, effective immediately, until further notice for New Hanover County. The burning ban notice can be viewed here. “The potential for grass and wood fires has increased significantly because of the dry conditions in our region over the past few weeks,” said New Hanover County Fire Rescue Deputy Chief and Fire Marshal Frank Meyers. “For the safety and security of the citizens and visitors in New Hanover County, all outdoor burning is prohibited until conditions change.” This burning ban applies to all fires, including those within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. Open burning includes burning leaves, branches or other plant material, as well as campfires and fire pits. In all cases, burning trash, lumber, tires, newspapers, plastics or other non-vegetative material is illegal.

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A strong parking program also helped the town avoid a tax increase. Wrightsville Beach’s two main sources of revenue are its parking program and property taxes. The town uses that revenue to fund services like public safety and sanitation. The parking program was bolstered this year by changes like a rate increase from $2.50 per hour to $3.00 per hour and longer hours of enforcement. Wrightsville Beach’s property taxes remain steady at $.1275 per $100 of value, which is one of the lowest rates of any oceanfront town in North Carolina. Earlier this year, when town officials approved the parking rate increase, they were faced with 2018 parking revenue that

Burning ban issued for New Hanover County while CFPUA issues water restrictions The North Carolina Forest Service has canceled all burning permits and prohibited burning in New Hanover and surrounding counties. New Hanover County’s open burning ban will remain in effect while the NC Forestry Ban is effective.

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Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has expanded its Stage 1 Water Conservation Advisory to encompass all CFPUA customers, effective June 1 and continuing until further notice. Continued lack of significant rain and hot weather are driving record demand on all three of CFPUA’s drinking-water systems. Staff already have added emergency wells to increase n See WATER Page 2

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Hundreds gather on WB to say farewell to philanthropist, restaurateur Josh Vach By Terry Lane Staff Writer

With red roses, yellow flowers and palm fronds in their fingers, boards in their arms and memories of their friend in their heart, they paddled out from Wrightsville Beach and into the circle to share stories of Josh Vach, the community figure who was remembered last Sunday as a successful restaurateur, a humble philanthropist and an unwavering supporter of beach culture. Organizers said as many as 222 people paddled out on June 2 for Vach, the founder and owner of the Live Eat Surf chain of restaurants that included Wrightsville Beach’s Tower 7. Vach died of complications related to cancer on Wednesday, May 15 at the age of 53. At the gathering that drew several hundred to the Stone Street beach access, where the town unveiled plaque on the lifeguard stand that memorialized Vach, family and friends remembered all he had accomplished here, from training a generation of entrepreneurs to contributing to charities that touched the heart of the community to consistently delivering funny one-liners to restaurant staff that revered him. “He never understood the impact he was having on this community,” said wife Cindy Vach after seeing the outpouring of support

for her late husband. “I love that it has just completely overwhelmed me.” One of the leaders of the 8:30 a.m. paddle out was Tommy Vach, Josh’s brother. Before expanding into a circle, the group crowded around to hear stories and memories of Josh. The paddle out attracted a wide range of participants, from relatives to friends to

“He never understood the impact he was having on this community,” said Cindy Vach employees, past and present, brother Tommy said. From the shore, spectators could hear the yells and see the splashes, each marking the end of another story about Josh. Tommy’s story to the circle involved the kidney he had donated to Josh 12 years ago. “I said, ‘don’t worry, we’ll work out the details out later,” Tommy said. That joke created the “kidney tab,” where Tommy would tell any friend visiting Wrightsville Beach to go to Tower 7 and ask Josh to put the bill on the “kidney tab.” Josh always picked it up. And after one large party of friends put it on the “kidney tab,” Josh called to ask: “How many kidney friends do you have?” “Josh never had to give anyone anything,

but he always did,” his brother said. Cindy Vach said that her husband would leave a legacy in Wrightsville Beach that would be remembered for a while to come. The success of the restaurants provided Josh 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, Josh 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 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. In dedicating the lifeguard stand plaque, one lifeguard recounted how Josh paid to send the Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue team to the national competition, establishing a tradition of support for the town’s lifeguards. For his efforts, Josh was awarded the UNCW Distinguished Citizen of the Year n See JOSH Page 2

Wilmington Native Propels Submarine Legacy into the Future By M. Dawn Scott Navy Office of Community Outreach

KINGS BAY, Ga. – As citizens of Wilmington go about their daily lives, members of the U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service” work beneath the ocean’s waves, continuing a tradition that only a small fraction of military members will ever know: strategic deterrence. Chief Petty Officer Charlie Kissam assigned to USS Tennessee hails from Wilmington, North Carolina and is a 2002 graduate of Emsley A. Laney High School who takes on the task to execute one of the Defense Department’s most important mission of strategic deterrence. Kissam is an information systems technician stationed at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, homeport to the Ohio-class ballistic-missile and guided-missile submarines. "Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay is home to all East Coast Ohio-class submarines," said Rear

Adm. Jeff Jablon, commander, Submarine Group 10. "Team Kings Bay ensures our crews are combat ready when called upon, putting our submarine forces on scene, unseen." “I am the network administrator for cyber security for our systems,” Kissam said. Kissam credits continued success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned in Wilmington. “I learned that a strong work ethic will take you anywhere you want to go in life,” Kissam said. The Navy's ballistic-missile submarines (SSBNs), often referred to as "boomers," serve as a strategic deterrent by providing an undetectable platform for submarine-launched ballistic missiles, according to Jablon. They are designed specifically for stealth, extended patrols and the precise delivery of missiles if directed by the President. The Ohio-class design allows the submarines to operate for 15 or more years between major overhauls. On average, the submarines spend 77 days at sea followed by 35 days in-port for maintenance.

Kissam is part of the boat's gold crew, one of the two rotating crews, which allow the boat to be deployed on missions more often without taxing one crew too much. A typical crew on this submarine is approximately 150 officers and enlisted sailors. The first submarine was invented by Yale graduate, David Bushnell, in 1775 and provided the colonists with a secret weapon in the form of a oneman wooden craft in an experimental submarine that was nicknamed the Turtle. Although Bushnell’s efforts were unsuccessful in attempts to blow up British vessels during the American Revolution George Washington said of the Turtle, “I then thought, and still think, that it was an effort of genius.” U.S. submarines may not be what some have imagined. Measuring 560 feet long, 42-feet wide and weighing more than 16,500 tons, a nuclearpowered propulsion system helps push the ship

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was 2.9 percent off the $3.03 million they projected. Historic rainfall—nearly 80 inches, compared to 50 inches in 2017—was blamed for the revenue shortfall. Parking revenue and room occupancy tax collections also took a hit in September 2018 when the Hurricane Florence evacuation shut down operations on the island for nine days. In addition to setting aside money for future projects and purchases, the town added to its beach renourishment fund. These coastal storm damage reduction projects involve replenishing beach sand every four years, which officials say is critical to the beach economy. Currently, the federal government pays 65% of the project cost, but town manager

Tim Owens noted that local governments might be expected to contribute more in the future. In addition to setting aside money for future projects and purchases, the town added to its beach renourishment fund. These coastal storm damage reduction projects involve replenishing beach sand every four years, which officials say is critical to the beach economy. Currently, the federal government pays 65% of the project cost, but town manager Tim Owens noted that local governments might be expected to contribute more in the future.

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Constructing new public bathrooms in downtown Wrightsville Beach will require closing a small portion of South Lumina Avenue located west and south of Wings Beachwear, but since no residents voiced objection, the town is moving forward with the project. The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen voted June 5 to approve building the restroom facilities, which will be located adjacent to South Lumina Avenue between Wings and Trolly Stop Hot Dogs. A $220,000 grant from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Coastal Management Division (including a 25 percent match of $55,000 from the town) will cover the design, permit fees, Earlier this year, when town officials approved the parking rate increase, they were faced with 2018 parking revenue that was 2.9 percent off the $3.03 million they projected. Historic rainfall—nearly 80 inches, compared to 50 inches in 2017—was blamed for the revenue shortfall. Parking revenue and room occupancy tax collections also took a hit in September 2018 when the Hurricane Florence evacuation shut down operations on the island for nine days.

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capacity and taken steps to optimize our systems. CFPUA-wide water restrictions are being enacted to help ensure water is available for all Continued from Page 1 customers and for essential services such as fire protection. This week, the state officials announced that much of Southeastern North Carolina was under a moderate drought. Depending on conditions and community response to the Conservation Advisory, restrictions could be reduced or escalated. "We've taken what steps we can at this point to try to keep up with the unprecedented demand for water we've been experiencing over the last week," said CFPUA Executive Director Jim Flechtner. "Calls for voluntary conservation have not been adequate to curb usage, particularly for landscape irrigation, and current weather forecasts don't call for significant rain anytime soon. If we all follow the mandatory restrictions outlined in Stage 1, that should help dial back demand to the point where we won't have to contemplate even stricter measures."

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through the water at more than 20 knots (23 mph). Because of the demanding environment aboard submarines, personnel are accepted only after rigorous testing, according to Navy officials. Submariners are some of the most highly-trained and skilled people in the Navy. Regardless of their specialty, everyone has to learn how everything on the ship works and how to respond in emergencies to become “qualified in submarines” and earn the right to wear the coveted gold or silver dolphins on their uniform. “Our command is both challenging and rewarding,” Kissam said. "The work is hard but once completed the reward is great." Serving in the Navy means Kissam is part of a world that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy. A key element of the Navy the nation needs is tied to the fact that America is a maritime nation, and that the nation’s prosperity is tied to the ability to Continued from Page 1

operate freely on the world’s oceans. More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water; 80 percent of the world’s population lives close to a coast; and 90 percent of all global trade by volume travels by sea. “Our priorities center on people, capabilities and processes, and will be achieved by our focus on speed, value, results and partnerships,” said Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. “Readiness, lethality and modernization are the requirements driving these priorities.” Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community, and career, Kissam is most proud of is making chief petty officer. As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Kissam and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs. “Serving in the Navy is learning to know how to be with people and learning how to be with a diverse group of people,” Kissam said. “They have their own culture, but both groups are great to work with.”

in 2015 and was inducted into Wrightsville Beach Museum of History’s 2014 Waterman Hall of Fame for his contribution to beach culture, the first ever inductee under that category. “In my lifetime, no one has done more for the culture of the beach than him. I can’t think of a better first inductee under that category than him,” said Heywood Newkirk, a member of the museum’s board. “Through his restaurant, he single handedly enhanced the culture of the beach.” The restaurant chain that Vach built was popular with surfers, professional and amateur alike, with Tower 7 being a stop that many surfers had to make when here for events, said Newkirk, an organizer of local water sports events. With museum leadership working to expand its display into the recently-moved cottage, Newkirk said the museum board would have discussions about adding recognition of Vach to its historical exhibit. Drawing 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

Josh Vach with wife Cindy and dog Gunner. Tower 7 in Wrightsville Beach. His success in the restaurant business attracted the attention of one local woman, as Cindy Parcell confided in her friend John Walter about how the two had become acquainted after meeting through an online dating site. “He picture was on a surfboard and he owned a Mexican restaurant,” Walter said. “I told her, ‘He goes to the top of the pile.” He married her in an October 3, 2009 ceremony held on Wrightsville Beach. Walter, who paddled out on Josh board, said he was amazed by the outpouring of support that the community has shown the Vach family since Josh’s death. “We told a lot of fun stories about Josh out there. From 25 years ago to current stories,” Walter said. “I was amazed to see how many past and current employees came out.” Josh’s relationship with his

employees was a consistent theme of the morning, as several recalled his inspiring workplace demeanor and talked about how “JBV,” for Josh B. Vach, had inspired them. Mikaela Harbowy, who had worked for Josh for six years, said that he had a hands-on style of work that kept him engaged with his employees. “He kept a strong presence, no matter what,” Harbowy said. “He did everything the way he wanted, until the day he died.” Cindy agreed that Josh made a long-lasting impact on his employees. “He would get letters from people who had worked for him, 10 or 15 years later, who are still in the business, saying ‘I learned it from you,’” she said, adding that his cunning wit would also be remembered by those who got to know him. “He had sharp one liners. He was a man of few words, but when he did say something, it would sting a little bit.” But above all, Cindy said Josh would be remembered for his ability to impact people’s lives. “He’ll be remembered for his humility, for the ability that he had to affect people,” she said. “He wasn’t looking for the spotlight. Hopefully, people will be inspired by him to do things for others, without needing the recognition.”

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WPD Promotes First Female Deputy Chief The Wilmington Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Captain Alejandra Sotelo to the rank of Deputy Chief. She is a native of Texas and has lived in Wilmington for more than 30 years. She joined the department in 2000 and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from UNCW in Criminal Justice. She is a graduate of the 74th Class of the Administrative Officers Management Program at North Carolina State University and is currently working on her Master’s degree from UNC Pembroke. Captain Sotelo has worked in a variety of assignments at the Wilmington Police Department including Patrol, Investigations, Internal Affairs and is currently serving as the Captain over Planning and Research which oversees, the Real Time Crime Center, training, recruiting and CALEA. She is a member of the North Carolina Police Executive Association and a member of the North Carolina Law Enforcement Women’s Association. Sotelo is the first female in the history of the organization to be promoted to this rank. She will be assigned to oversee the Support Services Bureau. This promotion will become effective June 24.

UNCW NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COLLEGES WITH GREAT FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCES The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s firstyear experience program has been included on the U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 list of Colleges with Great First-Year Experiences. UNCW was one of only eight North Carolina institutions to make the list, and one of only three UNC System institutions. For this list, U.S. News asked college presidents, chief academic officers, deans of students and deans of admissions from more than 1,500 schools to nominate up to 15 institutions with exemplary programming geared toward the first-year experience. Colleges and universities receiving seven or more mentions were chosen for inclusion on the list. Student access to crucial support mechanisms like UNCW’s first-year learning communities and first-year seminar eases the transition from high school to college and exposes them to a variety of potential degree paths

Overwhelming Public Participation Pushes Back Cape Fear Crossing Preferred Alternative Deadline Preferred Alternative will now be decided by December

The public hearings concerning the Cape Fear Crossing were such a success that the N.C. Department of Transportation is pushing back the deadline for choosing a preferred alternative route until late this year. In late April NCDOT held two public hearings and meetings in Brunswick and New Hanover counties to accept comments on the six alternative locations being considered. The department received more than 3,000 comments through the May 16 public comment deadline. Because of the amount of input, NCDOT has decided to move the date of when a preferred alternative is chosen until December.

All six alternatives are still being considered. An additional six months will allow NCDOT staff to review public comments, analyze more data, and examine each alternative more closely before selecting the preferred choice. Once that’s determined there will be additional public input opportunities to provide feedback as the design phase begins. The Cape Fear Crossing is an approximately 9.5-mile proposed road and high-level bridge over the Cape Fear River that would help improve traffic flow and enhance freight movements from U.S. 17 and Interstate 140 in Brunswick County to U.S. 421 near the Port of Wilmington in southern New Hanover County

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a key priority of the university’s Strategic Plan. The university earned other impressive recognitions from U.S. News for 2019, ranking 8th in the nation among “2019 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs,” 6th among public universities and 15th overall on a list of “Best Regional Universities in the South”; 5th most innovative public university in the South; and 9th in the region among “ Best Colleges for Veterans.”

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FRIDAY, MAY 31 • Sarah Madison Masouras, 24, was charged with DWI. • Evan Joseph Schloss Marston, 20, was charged with failure to appear in court.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 2 • Dylan Wayne Sasser, 24, was charged with assault on a law enforcement officer, simple assault, resisting a public officer and intoxicated and disruptive behavior. • Mackenzie Lee Minchew, 19, was charged with underage consumption of an alcoholic beverage and resisting arrest.

Wilmington man charged with Memorial weekend shooting Wilmington Police charged an 18-year-old Wilmington man with assault after he fired several rounds at another individual, missing them all. Zion Anthony Roland was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill after the May 27 afternoon shooting and booked under a $ 50, 000 secured bond. After ShotSpotter notified police at 2:54 p.m. of multiple rounds fired, police responded to 30th Street and Princess Place Drive, where they found several shell casings in the roadway, but no victims or property damage. Police said that an investigation showed that Roland got into a verbal dispute with another man before brandishing a gun and firing several rounds, which resulted in no injuries. Roland pulled out a gun and fired several rounds at the man, no one was injured. Roland was arrested in the area of Mosley Street on Saturday after being identified by an officer.

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Next New Hanover County Public Library Director Chosen Paige Owens has been chosen to serve as New Hanover County Public Library’s new director beginning July 1. Owens, who currently serves as the library’s assistant director, will replace Library Director Harry Tuchmayer, who is retiring after 38 years with the county on June 30. “Harry has served in almost every role at our public library and has brought incredible advances in our library system over his 38-year career with the county,” said County Manager Chris Coudriet. “He will certainly be missed but I am pleased to say that Paige Owens will assume the role of library director when Harry retires, and we couldn’t be in better hands. Paige has worked hand-in-hand with Harry for

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many years and will continue to ensure our library system is innovative and exceeds the needs of our citizens.” After two years working parttime in the downtown library’s children’s room, Owens joined New Hanover County full time in 2000 working in increasingly responsible positions at the Northeast Library before becoming the library system’s assistant director in 2011. Owens credits Harry Tuchmayer and his predecessor, David Paynter, along with New Hanover County Commissioners and management for establishing the library’s statewide reputation for innovation and efficiency: “The foundation has been laid,” Owens says. “We have a terrific team and I’m excited to take them

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to the next level.” Owens earned her Master’s in Library Science at the University of Washington in Seattle and a Master’s in English from San Diego State. Originally from California, she worked in the Sacramento and San Bernardino County library systems before moving to Wilmington in 1996.

New Hanover County names 911 Communications Director Ashley “Hope” Lindsey has been selected to serve as New Hanover County’s 911 Communications Director. She has an extensive background in emergency communications and will begin in this role on July 2. The Board of Commissioners recently approved separating the county’s 911 function from the Emergency Management Department, which was identified as a need based on the county’s Hurricane Florence After Action Report. Lindsey will work closely with Steven Still, Emergency Management director, to ensure these two critical functions operate effectively in an emergency and day-to-day for public safety. “This role is incredibly important for our entire community, so we worked with public safety officials from the city and county to select the best person for the job,” said County Manager Chris Coudriet. “Hope rose to the top with her education, background in emergency communications, and strategic approach to public safety. She will be an added value for the Public Safety Board, stakeholders, and our citizens.” In addition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services from Troy University in Alabama and numerous certifications related to telecommunications and emergency dispatch, Lindsey brings extensive 911-related leadership experience. She currently serves as the 911 director for Southern Idaho Regional Communications Center and previously served as 911 director for Baker County Consolidated Dispatch in Oregon, as well as other public safety roles in Alabama and Georgia. “I am extremely grateful to have this opportunity to serve the public within New Hanover County,” said Lindsey. “Emergency telecommunicators are the heartbeat of public safety, providing a direct link from the public during some of their worst hours to first responders. Their work is so important, and I look forward to leading a team committed to professional development and public service.”

The Coast Guard formally recognized the city of Wilmington as a Coast Guard City Tuesday at Thalian Hall in Wilmington. This marks the fourth time the city of Wilmington has been recognized by the service as an official Coast Guard City. Capt. Bion Stewart, commander of Coast Guard Sector North Carolina, presented the letter from Adm. Karl L. Schultz, Coast Guard commandant, to Mayor Bill Saffo formally redesignating the city of Wilmington as a Coast Guard City. "The close relationship between the city of Wilmington and the Coast Guard is unique and reflects the shared commitment between the citizens

NCDOT Reminds Drone Pilots to Fly Safe and Legal this Summer RALEIGH – With summer right around the corner, residents and visitors in North Carolina will be taking to the skies in record numbers with their personal drones. Around 30,000 North Carolinians now own and operate drones for personal and recreational use. As this number grows, the N.C. Department of Transportation is reminding drone pilots to follow safety precautions because drones can be dangerous to others if they are not operated properly. “Drones are an amazing new technology, and the applications are almost limitless,” said NCDOT Director of Aviation Bobby Walston. “But with something so new comes a lot of challenges. We need to make sure

people don’t treat these as just a toy, and know how to operate them in a safe manner.” As such, NCDOT’s Division of Aviation has provided the following eight tips to help pilots make sure they’re flying safely and legally: • Always fly below 400 feet above ground level, • Never fly near airports, • Avoid flying over events or crowds, • Don’t fly at night, even if your drone has lights, • Never fly directly over people, • Don’t fly near or above prisons, • Respect people’s privacy, and • Always keep the drone

a team that is committed to serving our community each day,” said Loeper. “I am excited about leading the county’s communications in new and innovative ways, and creating more opportunities for our citizens to be engaged and understand what the county is doing and why.” Loeper’s background is in communications and nonprofit development in both Wilmington and Charlotte. Prior to working with the county, she served as the director of communications and outreach for Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. Loeper received a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a concentration in

within your visual line of sight. By following these guidelines, drone pilots can be more confident that their flights are safe and legal. Pilots should also take the time to learn about the state and federal laws governing drones, as well as local restrictions in their area, before taking off. North Carolinians interested in flying a drone for commercial or government operations must obtain a permit from the N.C. Division of Aviation. Before applying, prospective users must pass NCDOT’s UAS Knowledge Test. The permitting system began in 2016 and is designed to help drone owners better understand restrictions on drone use through a simple and efficient online process.

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New Hanover County Appoints Jessica Loeper as Chief Communications Officer Jessica Loeper has been named New Hanover County’s Chief Communications Officer (CCO). Loeper has served as interim CCO since January of this year. Prior to that, she served in the county’s Communications & Outreach Department for more than three years and has an extensive background in communications and public relations. As CCO, Loeper will lead the Communications & Outreach Department, which manages external relations for the county, including media relations, social media, web services, branding and marketing, digital productions, and NHCTV – the county’s television station. “It is an honor to be part of an organization and

of this great community and the Coast Guard men and women who are dedicated to serving them," said Stewart. The designation is not permanent, and communities must reapply every five years. City of Wilmington officials, in cooperation with Coast Guard Sector North Carolina personnel, documented their efforts to support the Coast Guard in the city's application package. After a review process at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, the application was forwarded for congressional approval and designation as an official Coast Guard City.

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THEME: FATHER’S DAY ACROSS 1. Use elbow grease 6. Goody bag stuff 10. “_e_ _ect,” song 13. Singer Lenya 14. Band’s workrelated trip 15. Capt.’s prediction 16. Assumed name 17. Debate side 18. Schumer or McConnell, abbr. 19. *Founding father with no biological children 21. Runs, as on TV 22. Last letter 23. *Dad’s mom 25. Ready for confrontation 29. *This before becoming father? 31. Lakes in Scotland 32. Opposite of post33. Henry VI had 6 37. Not in port 38. Have a bug 39. ____ of faith 40. *Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor’s dad 42. Layer 43. Ouzo flavor 44. Like farm-to-table 46. Made 50-50 47. Phony 50. “Wheel of Fortune” vowel request 51. Parts of play

52. *Dad to Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack 59. However, poetically 60. Coconut fiber 61. Dostoyevsky novel, with “The” 62. Once around 63. Japanese zither 64. It can be firma or incognita 65. Ill temper 66. Place at an angle 67. Ten of these before a first down DOWN 1. BBQ side 2. Fizzy drink 3. “The Dock of the Bay” singer 4. Four Corners state 5. Turns large into medium 6. “All the world’s a ____” 7. Refuses to 8. Grand theft target 9. Disparaging term for foreigners in Mexico 10. Pine product 11. Harsh 12. Popular annual flower 20. *Dad to Rod and Todd on “The Simpsons” 21. *Christopher Robin’s father 24. Column’s counterpart 25. Boring

26. Santa ____, CA 27. Tennis serving whiz 28. *Prince William’s dad 29. *Dad’s favorite cooking device? 30. Bank on 32. *The biggest bear 34. Tube in a body 35. Convenience 36. Hightailed it 41. ____Tube 43. Eagerness 45. Painful body spasms 46. Between NE and E 47. *What patriot and

patriarch have in common 48. Autumn color 49. Ben Franklin invention 50. Found in a quiver 53. Cozy corner 54. Make a reference 55. Over head light? 56. 100 cents in Ethiopia 57. Master of his castle 58. #15 Across, pl.

June 6 - June 12, 2019

Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002

Lifestyles

Touch Tank Tuesdays to begin in June Every Tuesday in June, July and August, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The North Carolina Coastal Federation starts its free, weekly Touch Tank Tuesday program June 4 at the Fred and Alice Coastal Education Center. Every Tuesday in June, July and August, residents and visitors are invited to join staff from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to interact with and learn more about the sea creatures that call our estuarine shorelines home. Each week, a variety of coastal plants and animals are carefully collected for the Tuesday program and later released. From purple sea urchins and red and green algae to blue crabs and orange horse conchs, the rainbow of wildlife to view and hold varies each week. “The touch tank program gives people the opportunity to get up close and personal with these fascinating creatures residing here in our waters,”

said Bonnie Mitchell, coastal outreach specialist at the Wrightsville Beach office. “We hope that when people leave, they feel inspired to protect and restore our coast and all the wildlife that depend on these habitats.” In addition to learning about these local critters and their habitats, Touch Tank Tuesday guests can also check out organisms under a microscope and move through interactive stations, including crafts, coloring activities and board games related to local aquatic ecosystems. This event is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Donations at the event will support the Touch Tanks program and other federation education programs that promote and inspire coastal stewardship. Touch Tank Tuesday is open to people of all ages; however, an adult should accompany children under the age of 15. Please be aware that metered parking has been added to the Wrightsville Beach Historic Square. The first 2 hours of parking are free, but as space is very limited in the square we strongly suggest parking at Wrightsville Beach Park located at 3 Bob Sawyer Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 and walking over to our center. Summer camps and other large groups are encouraged to contact Bonnie Mitchell, details listed below, to possibly set-up a private Touch Tank Tuesday session. While we welcome and wish to educate everyone, we do ask that for-profit organizations wanting to bring a group to make a donation. Full event details are available at nccoast.org/ events.

Sounds of Summer concert series schedule announced The 2019 WECT Sounds of Summer concert series schedule at Wrightsville Beach Park was released this week. The annual concert series is scheduled on Thursdays from 6:30- 8 p.m., from June 13 - August 8, with no concert scheduled for

Thursday, July 4. A makeup date is set for August 15. Picnics, lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are welcome, but alcohol is prohibited. June 13 - Machine Gun Band June 20 - Port City Shakedown

June 27 - Southern Trouble July 11 - Jack Jack 180 July 18 - Overtyme Band July 25 - The Other Guys August 1 - Uptown Easy August 8 - The Imitations

USCGA offering safe boating course in Wrightsville Beach With boating season underway, theAuxiliary, Flotilla 10-01 Wrightsville Beachis hosting an indepth boater safety course in Wrightsville Beach in May. The boaters safety course will be held on Saturday, June 15 at the Fran Russ Recreation Center in Wrightsville Beach. The beginner boater safety class will provide the hands-on knowledge needed to obtain a boating license in many states, including North Carolina. Topics will include boat safety equipment and navigation, as well as pulling the boat on a trailer and storing the boat. The course will provide training on the right-ofway rules and the U.S. aids to navigation system, including how to avoid collisions by knowing the buoys and beacons and sound signals. Students will be shown the equipment necessary to cruise the waters safely, including information on flotation devices on the boat, fire extinguishers, dock lines, rope for anchor lines, and first-aid kits.

Lastly students will learn how to trailer, launch and store the boat when out of the water, along with the types of trailers and the parts of the trailer that will the carry the boat from water to land. The class is scheduled for Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The cost is $35, but attendees who bring another person can save $10 each. Contact Paul Best at captpaulbest@gmail.com or (910) 2326522 for more information.

Pig Off Top Dogs

Northside Pool under repair

Andrew Cushing and Evan Wilkinson from Moe's Original Bar B Que won the Port CIty Pig Off, besting eight other competitors to win the best average score of four judges. Jimmy’s Wrightsville Beach owner Jimmy Gilleece and Joseph Aperfine, III, won the people’s choice award and placed second in the judges category. The Pig Off was a fundraiser at Triangle Lounge that was organized by Port City Proud, raising nearly $5,000 for the Wilmington Eagles Pop Warner football team and other causes.

The summer opening of the City of Wilmington’s Northside Pool will be delayed for several weeks while damage to the pool’s pump house that was sustained during Hurricane Florence are being repaired. Northside Pool, located at 750 Bess Street, is one of the city’s three pools that are now managed by the local YMCA. The city’s splash pad adjacent to Northside, as well as Legion and Robert Strange pools, will

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be open on weekends beginning May 25-June 16 and then every day June 17-Aug. 25. During Hurricane Florence, the roof of the pump house was torn off and the building was damaged. Both the pool pump and the pool house are being replaced. Extensive electrical work is required to bring the new pump house up to code once it is completed because of the age of the old pump house. Repairs are expected to total at least $30,000.

The Blue Ribbon Commission will be providing limited transportation for area youth to the city’s other pools and operating hours have been extended at both Legion and Robert Strange pools. The BRC can be reached at 341-4633 for more information on the pool transportation. More information about the pools can be accessed at https://www. ymcasenc.org/citypools.

June 6 - June 12, 2019

Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002

Rays Select UNCW’s Greg Jones In First Round UNCW Sports UNCW sophomore infielder Greg Jones became the highest draft pick in the program's history on Monday when he was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft with the 22nd pick overall. Jones surpassed Bradley Holt in 2008, when the New York Mets used the 33rd pick overall on the hard-throwing righthander. This season, Jones was named the Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year and earned CAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player honors after helping UNCW to its sixth conference title and 10th NCAA regional appearance. Jones hit a team-high .341 while also pacing the conference

with 70 runs scored, 55 walks drawn and compiling a .491 onbase average. He tied the program record with 42 stolen bases, ranking fifth in the NCAA. After a freshman season where he hit .278, Jones and struck out 70 times, he cut down his strikeout total to 44 while drawing 55 walks, fifth all-time at UNCW. Jones played in the Cape Cod League last summer, produced a .259 batting average, and led the league with 20 stolen bases. Jones is the 15th Seahawk to be drafted in the top 10 rounds and the 79th to be drafted. UNCW has had a player drafted in each season since 2008. The Seahawks have had six players selected in each of the last two drafts and at least four selected in each edition since 2014.

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-719-9180 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF HEARING NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK NEW HANOVER COUNTY 19 SP 289 David R. Ward Gayle L. Ward

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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

JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER 19-E-536

6007 Catty Circle Wilmington, N.C. 28405 June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019

ADMINISTRATOR’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 Thomas Ernest Bailey (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 5th day of September 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 6th day of June 2019.

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. 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 May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2019

Angela G. O’Hare, Administrator 1208 Tremont Ct. Wilmington, N.C. 28411

NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER 19-E-364

June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019

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.

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 May 23, 30, June 6, 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-626 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, Wilm-

ington, 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 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. This the 23rd day of May, 2019. 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

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 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. This is the 23rd day of May 2019. Robert L. Mayo, Executor 6308 Timber Creek Lane Wilmington, N.C. 28411 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 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 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT 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 16th day of May, 2019. PEGGY-JO STUMPP, Executrix c/o Richard A. Horgan, Esq. Attorney at Law 1213 Culbreth Drive Wilmington, NC 28405-3639 (910) 256-0202 May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2019

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 May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2019

May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 2019 EXECUTOR NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

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.