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After Durham man dies in ocean rescue attempt of children, witnesses said more lifeguard coverage, signage needed on South End By Terry Lane Staff Writer

After a Durham man died following a possible drowning on Wrightsville Beach’s South End, one nearby resident said he would ask to town to improve coverage for swimmers around the nearby Masonboro Inlet. Eyewitnesses said that at about 4:10 p.m. on Sunday, Johnny Lee Vann, Jr., 35, was attempting to rescue several of his children in the ocean near Wrightsville Beach beach access no.43, according to a town of Wrightsville Beach press release. Vann, a father of seven, fell into trouble during the rescue attempt, the release said, and was removed from the ocean by emergency personnel, who had been dispatched to the area. Beach access no.43 services the island’s South End, where the jetty wall separates Masonboro Inlet from Wrightsville Beach. The nearest lifeguard stand is stand no.13, located near the street access at Albright Street. One beachgoer who saw the entire incident said that two

members of Vann’s family were walking on the South End jetty wall on what was a relatively peaceful day at the beach. “It was very calm. There was very little wind and no chop on the water,” said Andre Nel, a local charter captain who often visits the South End. However, with the tide rising, the waters started ripping over the jetty wall, eventually knocking them into the water north of the jetty, Nel said. The two children appeared to be between 10 and 13 years old, he said, and they tried to swim back towards the jetty wall after falling in. While neither panicked at first, Nel said the current was too strong for them to make it back to the wall swimming. “They made the fatal mistake of trying to swim back to the wall,” Nel said. “The current was too strong. If they had floated with the current they probably would have been okay. But they panicked.” It was then that Vann, other members of the family and nearby Good Samaritans went

into the water to try to rescue the kids. At one point, as many as nine people were in the water, said Nel, who sensed the danger in the situation and called 911 as soon as the children went into the water. Nel said that the first of two Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue ATVs arrived within three to four minutes of the call. Wrightsville Beach Police Capt. Jason Bishop said that a police patrol arrived within three minutes of the call, where lifeguards were already on scene. Wrightsville Beach Police said a total of three of Vann’s children were in the water, with Nel indicating that one may have gone in to help the siblings, while Vann successfully got one of his children back to shore. But in the effort to get another of his children back to shore, Vann began to struggle and went underwater, Nel said. Other bystanders were able to get Vann to shore and two began CPR on him. Once emergency personnel arrived, they continued to perform CPR on Vann for

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Johnny Lee Vann, Jr., left, with several of his children, two of which were successfully rescued from the ocean off Wrightsville Beach on Sunday, July 14. Vann died in the rescue attempt after personnel were not able to revive him. Officials said it was still unclear if it was a drowning or the result of a medial condition.

approximately 30 to 45 minutes, Nel said. Wrightsville Beach officials said it was unclear if Vann died of drowning or of another medical condition. Nel said he believed that Vann may have had a heart attack,

noting the labored and gasping breathing known as agonal breathing. Rescue personnel on scene did everything they could to try to revive Vann, Nel said. “They tried everything. They

did their very best,” he said. Nel said he didn’t believe that lifeguards at stand No. 13, the southernmost lifeguard stand, could see what was happening. He said had a lifeguard stand been located more closely to the n See VANN Page 2

Man charged with assault after WB bar stabbing

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where he was released on Wednesday after posting a $10,000 bond.

A Greenville man was charged with assault with a deadly weapon by Wrightsville Beach police after they said he stabbed an employee of a local tavern with a pen on Tuesday night. Robert Coggins, 44, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest and intoxicated and disruptive behavior after the incident on Tuesday, July 16 at Lagerheads Tavern at 35 N. Lumina Ave. Police said that Coggins was being disruptive at the bar and was asked to leave. When a doorman of the bar tried to remove him, Coggins used an ink pen to stab him once in the head and once in the back. Witnesses said that bouncers from Jerry Allen's Sports Bar, located across from Lagerheads at North Lumina Avenue, came over to assist the doorman and help subdue Coggins. The Lagerheads bouncer was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where he was treated and released for non-life threatening injuries. Coggins was taken to New Hanover County Jail,

The Wilmington oral surgeon who has been charged with sexually abusing patients was arrested by Wrightsville Beach police on charges he assaulted a woman at his condominium. Michael Lee Hasson, 55, was charged with assault on a female on Monday, July 8 after police received a call of a domestic disturbance at his Station One condo. Police said they responded to the residence at 11:27 p.m., where they found the condo in disarray. After interviewing both Hasson and a 38-year-old woman, they determined that Hasson was the aggressor, Wrightsville Beach police said. Hasson, who is an oral surgeon at Wilmington Oral Surgery, was charged by Wilmington police in February with second-degree forcible sexual offense and three counts of sexual battery. Police said there were at least four victims, but possibly more. Those charges are still pending.

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California-based professional surfboard shaper and surfer Guy Takayama helps a child find his first stoke at the Indo Jax Surf Charities Visually Impaired Surf Camp on Wednesday, July 17 on Wrightsville Beach. The charity will have a fundraiser on Saturday, July 20 at Liberty Tavern in Wilmington from 1-6 p.m. See more photos on Page 2.

Oral surgeon facing sex abuse charges in Wilmington charged with assaulting female in Wrightsville Beach

Three prime surf events return to Wrightsville Beach in August Three headline surf events return to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina in a span of ten days in August. First, Aug. 16-18, one of the largest surf contests on the East Coast – the 14th annual O’Neill/ Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest. The Surf Fest attracts 200 professionals and amateurs from Florida to Rhode Island, with some of the pros flying in from California, Barbados, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, and Hawaii. “You have so many good athletes that show up, and a different set of circumstances every year as far as waves and the conditions,” said Brad Beach, Event Manager. “I don’t think we’ve had a repeat pro champion in our 13 years.” Adding to the excitement of the first-rate shortboard and longboard competition in 2019 is the addition of extreme surfing with the Red Bull Tow-At. “Jet skis will tow the surfers into the wave,” said Beach. “We’re selecting five surfers known for their aerial skills to compete. It’ll be exciting. They’re known for flying out of the wave and doing tricks.

Whoever wins that, will compete in the Red Bulls Night Rider event in Jacksonville, Florida.” “We are super stoked to renew our partnership with Reef … one of the original sponsors of this event,” said Beach. “Reef will partner with Surfrider Foundation to keep the beach clean during Surf Fest. They’re also planning to bring in Evan Geiselman, a team rider and world-class surfer.” O’Neill/Sweetwater also presents Saturday’s Music and Art Fest in the park, combining local musicians, arts, crafts, and family activities. “It’s one of the best side events of the Festival,” said Beach. Proceeds benefit the nonprofits Hope from Helen and the Surf Club at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Next up on Aug. 19th is Surfers Healing, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of those with autism by exposing them to the experience of surfing. Surfers Healing is celebrating twenty-two years of providing camps at no cost to children in Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, and the United States. Izzy Paskowitz, a professional surfer and father

O'Neill/Sweetwater adds the Red Bull Tow-At in 2019 – Vasco Ribeiro at the Red Bull Tow-At in Portugal – Courtesy Ricardo Bravo

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jetty, that Vann might have survived the incident. But Nel said that most troubling to him was the fact that signage warning swimmers of the dangers of the jetty weren’t in the proper place. While one that was on the jetty was blown away after Hurricane Florence, the other sign on a nearby dune wasn’t easy for swimmers to see. Nel, a frequent swimmer on Wrightsville Beach, said he believes the area around the jetty and the area on the southernmost tip of the island are the most dangerous places to swim on Wrightsville Beach. Robert Sam Myer, who lives near the South End, said that swimming conditions in the area south of the jetty and near the inlet can be hazardous and that he didn’t believe the area had enough coverage by lifeguards. “Ocean rescue does a great job and they did everything they could to save him,” Myer said. “But the inlet has terrible currents and there has to be more coverage

there.” Myer said he was going to try to rally support from neighbors to press the town to improve water safety in the area. In addition to speaking with the town manager about options, Myer said he could raise the issue with the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen if there is community support. While Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue doesn’t have a lifeguard stand by the jetty, it does conduct periodic patrols on ATV and with rescue trucks. Myer said that he would ask whether the town could add a lifeguard stand in the area, or possibly move stand no. 13 further south to improve lifeguard coverage of the area. At the least, Myer said it would be appropriate to add more signage to the area to warn people about the currents in the inlet. Meanwhile, Wrightsville Beach Town Manager Tim Owens said that town officials would review whether they need to increase lifeguard coverage of the area, as well as look at adding more

warning signs to the area. However, he said officials discourage anyone from swimming near the jetty and that by adding a lifeguard stand or moving stand no. 13 closer to the jetty, it could inadvertently encourage more swimmers in the area. Owens said that officials believed the lifeguard response time was fairly quick and that rescue personnel did everything they could to try to save Vann. “The ocean can be dangerous, even if you’re an experienced swimmer,” Owens said. “We encourage people who want to swim in the ocean to do so by a lifeguard stand. But swimmers can get in trouble in front of a lifeguard too. Having a stand there by the jetty might encourage people to swim there, which we don’t want.” Meanwhile, a fundraising effort to help pay to have Vann laid to rest in Detroit has raised more than $40,000 towards the $50,000 goals. Donations can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/f/ an-american-dad-hero.

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of Isaiah, a child with autism, is the founder of Surfers Healing. When Isaiah was five, Izzy discovered the power of surf therapy for his child, inspiring him to start a camp for children with autism. “I wanted to do something to give back,” said Paskowitz, in a recent interview on Boston public radio, WBUR. “I am so grateful for the gift that he’s [Isaiah] given me. I have the most unique life, and I get to share that with thousands of people. I love my autism family.” Wrapping the trio of surf events Aug. 23-25 is the 7th annual Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic, open to lady surfers of all ages. Competitors include teenie-wahines, amateurs, and professionals. “There are only a handful of surf competitions on the East Coast for ladies,” said Jo Pickett, Event Organizer. “The Wahine Classic at Wrightsville Beach is recognized as one of the major events. The Classic offers a fun weekend at the beach for the family, and the athletes enjoy the surfing competition and building camaraderie.” Pickett expects 90 to 100 surfers, with most coming from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida. “Young girls are competing in increasing numbers,” said Pickett. “Surfing is now in the 2020 Olympics in Japan, with each country represented by female and male surfers.” Blockade Runner Beach Resort, a short walk on the beach to each of these events, is a supporter and host hotel for Surfers Healing and the Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic.

NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE PROPOSED INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD EXTENSION NEW HANOVER COUNTY

STIP PROJECT NO. U-4434 The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting regarding the proposed project to extend Independence Boulevard (S.R. 1209) by 1.7 miles from Randall Parkway to U.S. 74 (Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway) in Wilmington. The purpose of the project is to improve connectivity and capacity by providing an additional 4-lane, north-south corridor that would provide an increase in the overall traffic capacity within Central Wilmington. The meeting will take place on July 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Rachel Freeman School of Engineering Multipurpose Room located at 2601 Princess Place Drive in Wilmington. The public may drop in at any time during the meeting hours. Please note that no formal presentation will be made. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and listen to comments regarding the project. The opportunity to submit comments will also be provided at the meeting or via phone, email, or mail by August 19, 2019. Comments received will be taken into consideration as the project develops. Project information and materials can be viewed as they become available online at www.ncdot.gov/projects/independence-boulevard.

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Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Seeks Nominations for Leadership Wilmington Alumnus of the Year Award in Memory of Karl Davis

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The Wilmington Chamber Foundation is seeking nominations for the Karl Davis Leadership Wilmington Alumnus of the Year. Nominees will be evaluated on the following criteria: • Nominee is a graduate of Leadership Gov. Cooper has vetoed the budget approved by a majority of the General Assembly because he wants Wilmington. to expand Medicaid. His decision blocks funds that I have worked very hard to get for New Hanover • Nominee contributes significantly to the County. Here are a few examples: enhancement of their community through inspira• $8,000,000 for the Fort Fisher Historic Site Visitor Center tional and visionary leadership. • $3,150,000 for the SEA-Tech Vocational High School • Nominee contributes significantly to • $5,000,000 for the Fort Fisher Aquarium developing leaders within the community. • $250,000 for the Wilmington Opioid Pilot Project Nominations will be accepted until 5:00p.m. on • $3,000,000 for training and equipment for State Search and Rescue Friday, July 26, 2019. Nominators may visit wilm• $62,000,000 for the Film Grant ingtonchamber.org/alumnus-award to submit their • $1,000,000 for the City of Wilmington Disaster Hardening Project nomination. In addition, the veto blocks $16,843,283 for additional construction at New Hanover County Schools; The Leadership Wilmington Alumnus of the $9,986,372 for capital needs at Cape Fear Community College; and $8,000,000 for the UNC-W Dobo Year award is given annually in memory of Karl Hall Renovations, due to damage sustained during Hurricane Florence. The General Assembly has promised Gov. Cooper that we will return for a Special Session to specifically address Medicaid expansion. Therefore, I encourage those living in New Hanover County to contact Rep. Deb Butler and Sen. Harper Peterson, who voted against the budget, to join me in voting to override the veto for the benefit of those living in our community.

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Davis, a visionary Wilmington leader, a graduate of Leadership Wilmington, and the former general manager of local NBC affiliate WECT. The Wilmington Chamber Foundation will announce the winner of the Karl Davis Leadership Wilmington Alumnus of the Year Award and the Outstanding 2019 Class Member Award at a ceremony held at the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, August 8 at 3:00 p.m. The Outstanding Class Member Award recognizes the 2019 Leadership Wilmington graduate who who went above and beyond in making contributions to the class, who was open to new ideas, and displayed outstanding leadership skills. For more information, please contact Leadership Development Director Meaghan Lewis: lewis@ wilmingtonchamber.org.

New Hanover County Register Of Deeds Offers Online Certified Copy Service

The New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office, which is the custodian and manager for real estate-related documents, vital records and DD214s of the county, is now offering customers the ability to order certified copies online at RegisterOfDeeds. NHCgov.com. While customers have been able to search and print documents online, they previously had to call or go to the Register of Deeds Office in person to receive a certified copy of a document. Now, customers can search for

Longtime Advocate, Angie Hill, to Become Brigade Boys & Girls Club’s New CEO Brigade Boys & Girls Club announces Angie Hill as the next CEO of Brigade Boys & Girls Club—the largest, and oldest youth-development organization in the region. In this position, Hill will be responsible for managing the strategic planning and operation of the Club in support of organizational mission and goals for the 11 sites and 2,200+ youth that the Club serves in New Hanover, Pender, and Onslow counties. Brigade’s Board Chair, Blair Goodrich of Goodrich Architecture, said, “It is my pleasure to announce Angie Hill as our new CEO. The board’s goal has been to promote from within the organization…Angie was our unanimous choice. Along with our retiring CEO, we have full confidence Angie will exceed our expectations.” Hill has held several previous leadership positions at the Club in resource development, grants management, programming, operations, and staff training during her 10 year tenure at Brigade. A UNCW business and accounting graduate, Hill spent over 10 years in the clinical trial industry before finding her ‘true passion’ of working with children. She started by volunteering with Brigade Boys & Girls Club in 2006 and it has ultimately become her career of choice. “I love working with our dedicated staff and volunteers who help lead our Club members through quality enhancing programs that positively shape their futures, says Hill. Our goal is for every Club member is to achieve academic success, live a healthy lifestyle and develop good character and citizenship, all which takes a team strategy, focus and effort. Together, we can help children achieve success today and into the future. Hill succeeds current CEO, Rick Sears, who will be retiring after a two year tenure leading the organization. Sears is a successful businessman who

led several of his own companies before serving on Brigade’s Board of Directors, and then ultimately being recruited to lead the organization. Sears said, “I am delighted to see a carefully executed succession plan come to fruition.” He continued, “Angie represents everything that the Boys & Girls Club is about…she is compassionate, driven, communityminded…I can’t imagine a more capable individual to lead Brigade into the next decade.” Angie is the first ever internal candidate promoted to serve in this capacity and the organization’s first female CEO. Brigade Boys & Girls Club was formed in 1896 and currently serves more than 2,200 youth, from kindergarteners to high school seniors, through afterschool and summer programming. Programs are designed to enhance personal development in education, career planning, character, health and wellness. The Club has 11 locations in its tri-county network. For more information, please contact Allison Mayfield, Development Director, 910-3920747 (ext. 108).

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easier for our customers to order and receive certified copies of documents,” said New Hanover County Registrar of Deeds Tammy Beasley. “We’re glad we could expand the services we provide online, without any additional cost to the customer or the county.” For more information, contact the New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office at 910-798-4530 or visit RegisterOfDeeds.NHCgov.com.

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Sixteen Home Games Set For Trask UNCW Sports An inaugural visit by national power North Carolina and a recordtying 16 home games make the 2019-20 UNCW men's basketball schedule one of the most attractive in school history. The Seahawks, who begin their third year under Head Coach C.B. McGrath, begin a 31-game slate with five consecutive games against North Carolina opponents, including a much-anticipated Friday, Nov. 8, date with the Tar Heels at Trask Coliseum. "We're excited about playing another challenging non-conference schedule this season," said McGrath. "We have a great home slate for everyone to enjoy. We want our loyal fans to enjoy the season and hope the community will help us sell out Trask for every home game." After kicking off the campaign with a Nov. 5 home game against NAIA member Johnson & Wales, coached by former Seahawk manager Dan Larkin, the Seahawks take on the Tar Heels at Trask Coliseum. The two teams have met four times, but the early-November matchup marks the first matchup in Wilmington. "The North Carolina game will be one of the hottest tickets ever at

Trask Coliseum. I want to thank Coach (Roy) Williams for agreeing to bring his team to UNCW for the first time. He has done so much for me in my life and continues to help our program in ways that I will be forever grateful." UNCW has four new opponents on the 2019-20 schedule. In addition to Johnson & Wales, the Seahawks will be taking on Cleveland State, Emory & Henry and Boise State for the first time. Overall, the Seahawks will play 16 home games, 13 road tilts and a pair of neutral site games. The Seahawks open the new campaign with three straight home games before traveling to Davidson on Nov. 16 for their road debut. McGrath's club then heads up I-95 to the nation's capital to battle Florida International and Cleveland State in the DC Classic, a new exempt tournament at the DC Sports & Entertainment Center, site of the 2020 Colonial Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championships. "We're looking forward to playing in Washington at the arena that will host the CAA Tournament the next three seasons," added McGrath. "It will be beneficial for us to play there prior to March." The non-conference schedule also features a cross-country trip to Boise State and Stanford, the renewal of the series with state foe Charlotte and a matchup with Southeastern Conference member Vanderbilt in Nashville. Season tickets for 2018-19 are on sale now by visiting UNCWsports.com or calling 1-800-808-UNCW. 2019-20 UNCW Men's Basketball Schedule Notes While UNCW and UNC have played on four occasions, Nov. 8 marks the first time the Tar Heels have visited 43-year-old Trask Coliseum. Only two ACC teams – Boston College and Wake Forest - have played regular season games in Wilmington. The Seahawks have four new opponents on the schedule: Johnson & Wales, Emory & Henry, Cleveland State, Boise State NAIA member Johnson & Wales is coached by former Seahawk manager Dan Larkin (Class of '13).

The Seahawks will make their first trip to the West Coast since stunning Southern California in the opening round of the 2002 NCAA Tournament in Sacramento. UNCW and Charlotte are playing for the 14th occasion, but the first time since 1995-96. The Seahawks are playing an Idaho opponent for the first time. UNCW has three non-DI opponents in Johnson & Wales, Emory & Henry and N.C. Wesleyan. The Seahawks have eight games against North Carolina opponents in 2019-20. 2019-20 UNCW Men's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Day Date Opponent Tue. Nov. 5 JOHNSON & WALES Fri. Nov. 8 NORTH CAROLINA Tue. Nov. 12 CAMPBELL Sat. Nov. 16 at Davidson Tue. Nov. 19 N.C. WESLEYAN | DC Classic | Wilmington, N.C. Fri. Nov. 22 FIU/Cleveland State | DC Classic | Washington, D.C. Sat. Nov. 23 FIU/Cleveland State | DC Classic | Washington, D.C. Tue. Nov. 26 EMORY & HENRY | DC Classic | Wilmington, N.C. Fri. Nov. 29 at Boise State Sun. Dec. 1 at Stanford Sat. Dec. 7 CHARLOTTE Mon. Dec. 16 MERCER Sat. Dec. 21 at Vanderbilt

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July 2019. Lewis P. Beard, Adminstrator 3234 Fairfax Drive Charlotte, NC 28209 July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK FILE # 19 E 853 Having qualified as EXECUTOR of the Estate of LORRAINE F. DeVOE, deceased, of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby give notice to all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the said Estate to present them by giving evidence of same to the undersigned on or before the 16th day of October, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the deceased or said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This, the 11th day of July, 2019. LESLIE GEORGE HOLLENBECK, EXECUTOR of the Estate of LORRAINE F. DeVOE PAUL A. NEWTON, ATTORNEY PO Box 1807 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1807 910-769-2896 July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2019

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EXECUTOR’S NOTICE 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 Executor of the Estate of Willie O. Rouse AKA Willie Lou Oden Rouse (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 10th day of October 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 11th day of July 2019. Sandra R. Pratt, Executor 7415 Alestone Drive Wilmington, NC 28411 July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2019

ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE 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 Administrator of the Estate of Jason Patrick Mohr (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 3rd day of October 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 4th day of July 2019. Deborah Mary Bryan, Administrator 59 Fairway Drive Ormond Beach, Fla. 32176 July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Rolf Jesinger, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all person, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned, c/o Jill L. Peters Kaess, Post Office Box 4548, Wilmington, North Carolina 28406, on or before the 30th day of September, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Virginia Ashburn Hill, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all person, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned, c/o Jill L. Peters Kaess, Post Office Box 4548, Wilmington, North Carolina 28406, on or before the 30th day of September, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 27th day of June, 2019. William Lanier Hill, III, Executor of the Estate of Virginia Ashburn Hill Jill L. Peters Kaess Lee Kaess, PLLC P. O. Box 4548 Wilmington, NC 28406 June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2019

This the 27th day of June, 2019. Robert Arno Jesinger, Executor of the Estate of Rolf Jesinger Jill L. Peters Kaess Lee Kaess, PLLC P. O. Box 4548 Wilmington, NC 28406 June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2019

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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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Hurricane Preparedness Expo to be held July 20 The New Hanover Disaster Coalition will host a Hurricane Preparedness Expo on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Center located at 401 South 8th Street, Wilmington. At the Expo residents can talk to first responders and safety experts about preparedness, sign up for emergency alerts, build an emergency supply kit while supplies last, attend information sessions and connect with Hurricane Florence recovery resources. “Hurricane Florence is still fresh on our minds and we all realize just how important it is to be prepared,” said New Hanover Disaster Coalition Executive Director Audrey Hart. “As we enter the heart of hurricane season, we wanted to make sure our community is ready for not only hurricanes, but any emergency that could come our way.” Vendors at the Expo include, but are not limited to the United Way of the Cape Fear Area, American Red Cross, Catholic Charities, The Harrelson Center, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, WARM, Public Health, Habitat for Humanity and state and local emergency management officials. Survivors of Hurricane Florence can also access recovery, repair and rebuild resources, learn about financial assistance, connect with volunteer opportunities and participate in emotional and spiritual support groups. American Sign Language Interpreters and assistive listening devices will be provided, as well as Spanish interpreter services. For more information and for accommodation requests contact Audrey Hart at 910-338-9121 or Audrey@NewHanoverDisasterCoalition.org. Learn more about the New Hanover Disaster Coalition on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/newhanoverdisastercoalition/.

New Hanover County Implements Paid Parental Leave New Hanover County has implemented a new paid parental leave policy for eligible county employees. The new policy began on July 1, 2019 and provides up to six weeks of paid leave during the 12 months immediately following the birth, adoption, guardianship or foster care placement of a child. County administration recommended this new policy and it was adopted by the Board of Commissioners at its June 17 meeting as part of a revised personnel policy. “This is the right thing to do for our employees and their families, and is an important and smart investment for our community,” said New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Jr. “It will promote family bonding between a parent and child, and help ease the financial burden many families face as they welcome a new child. This is just one more reason why New Hanover County Government is a great place to work.” The new policy applies to full-time and part-time employees who have been in a regular (benefits-eligible) status for at least 12 months, regardless of gender. It will run concurrent with the 12-week Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) that an employee may take, so an employee can take the six weeks of paid parental leave and an additional six weeks of leave either unpaid or by using other accrued paid leave.

New Hanover County Wins Seven National Achievement Awards New Hanover County has been recognized with seven Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The seven awarded programs focus on treatment for opioid abuse, education about the opioid epidemic, infant safety, early childhood education, environmental stewardship, hurricane recovery, and customer-centric software. “New Hanover County has earned a total of 29 NACo Achievement Awards since 2016,” said County Manager Chris Coudriet. “That is a remarkable accomplishment and it shows how the county’s innovative work is making an impact. Our employees and these programs serve as models for others to emulate across the country.” E a c h y e a r, N A C o ’s Achievement Awards Program recognizes innovative county government programs that enhance services for residents. Below are the seven New Hanover County programs that were awarded and acknowledged at the NACo Awards Luncheon on Sunday, July 14. You can view videos of the award winners here, or by clicking on each initiative below. • Community Recovery Resource Center: created immediately after Hurricane Florence, the resource center provided a place for residents to get the resources and supplies they needed, in a compassionate atmosphere focused on the citizen. • Customer Online Access Services Tool: COAST is a

land development software system that was implemented this year with the customer at the center, making it even easier to do business with the county. Drug Positive Infant Protocol: this collaborative approach ensures Social Services and community partners respond to the birth of a drug-positive infant in a way that proactively helps the child and family. Landfill Leachate Treatment System: the county is the only public landfill in the state to use a reverse osmosis filtration system, and it is effectively filtering landfill leachate and ensuring the county remains a good environmental steward. Opioid Public Service Announcements: a series of six videos, produced by the county, bring awareness to the opioid epidemic and provide help and hope to those affected by the crisis. Pre-K Pilot Expansion: this county-funded program adds 3 new Pre-K classrooms to help at-risk children in our community be prepared as they enter Kindergarten. TIDES Program: the county partnered to implement this new program to treat opioid-addicted pregnant and post-partum mothers.

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Week of July 8 - July 14, 2019 Single & Multi-family Homes Castle Hayne 28429

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• Ashley Elizabeth Palmano, 29, was charged with DWI. • Michael Lee Hasson, 55, was charged with assault on a female.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 •Samuel Stephenson Floyd, 19, was charged with DWI, driving after underage consumption of alcohol, possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

• Jay Elmo Conderman, 50, was charged with DWI, carrying a concealed weapon after consuming alcohol, speeding and failure to maintain lane control.

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• Kalila Sebille, 22, was charged with DWI.

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The N.C. Department of Transportation will host a public meeting regarding the proposal to extend Independence Boulevard by 1.7 miles from Randall Parkway to U.S. 74 (Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway) in Wilmington. The purpose of the extension is to improve connectivity and capacity by providing an additional four-lane, north-south corridor. This would be the third north-south connection in the city, and the only one to be in central Wilmington. Maps of the proposal area can be found at the NCDOT Public Meetings website. The public meeting will be held July 22 from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Rachel Freeman School of Engineering Multipurpose Rooms at 2601 Princess Place Drive in Wilmington. Interested residents can drop in any time during the meeting to learn more about the proposal, have questions answered and talk with NCDOT representatives. There will not be a formal presentation. Written comments can also be submitted by phone, email or mail and will be accepted through August 19. For additional information or to submit comments, please contact Krista Kimmell at 5501 Barbados Boulevard, Castle Hayne, NC 28429. You can also contact the project team through their toll-free hotline 1-800-233-6315. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Samantha Borges, Environmental Analysis Unit, at 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1598, (919) 707-6115 or smborges@ncdot.gov as early as possible so arrangements can be made.

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Public Meeting to Discuss Connectivity, Capacity Improvement Project in Wilmington Independence Boulevard Extension

• Harrison George Foust, 28, was charged with intoxicated and disruptive behavior.

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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.

• Manuel Baltazar Diaz, 22, was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no operator’s license and failure to register motor vehicle.

SUNDAY, JULY 14 • Kristopher Douglas Beavers, 21, was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Christopher Michael Williams, 21, was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Steven Robert Rowling Jr, 22, was charged with simple assault, simple affray and intoxicated and disruptive behavior. • Michael Cole Klaren, 22, was charged with intoxicated and disruptive behavior. • Crystal Starr Bolden, 38, was charged with simple assault. • Thomas Carl Hiatt, 34, was charged with intoxicated and disruptive behavior and resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer.

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Lifestyles

Airlie Gardens Hosts 7th Annual Family Fun Night on July 27 Airlie Gardens is excited to host its 7th annual Family Fun Night on Saturday, July 27 from 5-8pm. Family Fun Night is a special after-hours event for the young and young-at-heart with live music by Mr. Mark, nature activities, educational booths, games, crafts, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, Port City Gymnastics Flip N’ Fun bus, and a meet and greet with Reilly, Airlie’s working goose dog. P.T.’s Olde Fashioned Grille, Poor Piggy’s BBQ, Kono Pizza, and Granny Niece’s Ice Cream trucks will be there with food, drinks, and ice cream for sale. This special event costs just $5/person in advance and $9/person on event day. Children ages three

and older need to purchase a ticket. Tickets may be purchased online at AirlieGardens.org or onsite in the Airlie Gardens gift shop. All proceeds from this event will benefit the care of Reilly, the working goose dog of Airlie. Reilly was adopted from Carolina Border Collie Rescue in 2012, and “hired” to help manage a growing Canada Geese problem. The geese had taken up residence in the gardens, eating the turf and littering the pathways with waste. Since Reilly’s arrival, the turf has recovered and the pathways are clear, saving Airlie Gardens thousands of dollars. Learn more about Reilly at AirlieGardens.org.

Maides Park community garden made from Hurricane Florence debris The City of Wilmington Parks staff recently replaced the traditional raised bed community garden at Maides Park, taking a different approach and utilizing a unique resource. Parks staff used the Hugelkultur (German for “hill culture”) approach, an organic process that uses raised garden beds filled with rotten wood – something the city had plenty of following Hurricane Florence. The wood and other organic materials of each hill will naturally breakdown and become a spongy water reservoir, reducing the need for watering and providing rich fertilization. The no-cost materials for the hill included broken and dead trees and limbs, as well as yards of wood chip mulch from the city’s tree chippers. As part of the program, children taking part in Maides Park programs helped plant the garden earlier this spring and help

maintain it. E a c h p a rticipant is responsible for one vegetable in the garden. The revamped garden is yielding e n o u g h harvest to provide those in the neighborhood with fresh produce. Members of the senior programs, after school programs, summer camps and community members can take home a basket of goods grown in the garden. “The garden allows us to streamline our strategic plan of promoting healthy lifestyles,” City Recreation Supervisor Ryan Brill said. “The kids learn a lot and get to experience something they normally wouldn’t. It’s

Meet Reilly

Meet Reilly, Airlie Garden’s Goose Herding Border Collie. Reilly was adopted from Carolina Border Collie Rescue in September of 2012. He was “hired” to help us manage a growing problem in the gardens. A flock of more than 100 Canada Geese had taken up residence here and were not going anywhere- which means they didn’t migrate- they stayed here year-round munching on the turf and littering our pathways with waste.Since Reilly’s arrival, he has worked hard to keep the geese out of the gardens and his hard work is paying off! The turf is recovering and the pathways are clear- saving thousands of dollars for the gardens.

Weekly Activity Calendar THURSDAY, JULY 18 Barth Brothers Kicking Camp Former Hoggard, UNC and NFL kickers Connor and Casey Barth host a kicking clinic Hoggard High School, 4305 Shipyard Blvd 5:30 PM, FREE

a great program for everyone involved.” The garden is made possible through the city’s neighborhood partnerships with Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, NC Coastal Pines Girl Scouts, Cape Fear Community College Landscape Gardening & Horticulture Science Program, Community Enrichment Initiatives, Inc. and Bank of America.

WECT Sounds of Summer CONCERT SERIES Overtyme Bring your picnics, lawn chairs and blankets for an evening of fun and music. Wrightsville Beach Park 6:30 p.m., FREE Wilmington Sharks baseball vs. Morehead City Marlins Buck Hardee Field at Legion Stadium, 2149 Carolina Beach Rd. 7:05 PM, $7 - $11

FRIDAY, JULY 19 NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO N.C. 133 (CASTLE HAYNE ROAD) FROM I-140/U.S.17 (WILMINGTON BYPASS) TO DIVISION DRIVE NEW HANOVER COUNTY

TIP PROJECT NO. U-5863 The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to present information on the proposed improvements to N.C. 133 (Castle Hayne Road) from I-140/U.S. 17 (Wilmington Bypass) to Division Drive in Wilmington. The meeting will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Wave Transit Operations Center located at 1480 Castle Hayne Road, in Wilmington from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Interested citizens may attend at any time during the meeting hours. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments regarding the project. Please note that no formal presentation will be made. All comments received will be taken into consideration as the project progresses.

Airlie Gardens Concert Signal Fire Bring your blankets and chairs. Airlie Gardens 6:00 p.m $3 - $10 Poolside Live Music at Blockade Runner Mykel Barbee Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd. 6:30 p.m., FREE Wilmington Downtown Sundown Concert Series Eaglewing, an Eagles tribute

band Ligon-Flynn Parking Lot, 20 South 2nd St. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., FREE Live Music on the Oceanfront Terrace at Holiday Inn Resort Two of a Kind Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 North Lumina Ave 7-10 p.m., FREE

SATURDAY, JULY 20 Live Music on the Oceanfront Terrace at Holiday Inn Resort Tom Gossin Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 North Lumina Ave 7-10 p.m., FREE

SUNDAY, JULY 21 Historic Downtown Marketplace An outdoor marketplace that includes artists, crafters, vendors and local musicians. North Front Street and Red Cross Street 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Summer Music Series at Bluewater Grill The Other Guys Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach 4-8 p.m., FREE

MONDAY, JULY 22 Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market

Offering fresh and local

As information becomes available, it may be viewed online at the NCDOT Public Meeting Website: http://www.ncdot.gov/news/public-meetings. Anyone desiring additional information may contact Brian J. Harding, PE, NCDOT, Highway Division 3 Project Manager, at 5501 Barbados Boulevard, Castle Hayne, NC 28429, by telephone at (910) 341-2000 or by email at bjharding@ncdot.gov. Comments should be submitted by August 25, 2019. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Diane Wilson, Human Environment Section, via e-mail at pdwilson1@ncdot.gov or by phone at (919) 707-6073, as early as possible, so that these arrangements can be made.

Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.

produce, plus flowers, crafts, bread and other baked items, herbs, dairy products, meat and seafood Seawater Lane at the Wrightsville Beach municipal grounds 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Audubon Bird Walk Audubon NC hosts a walk to view the nesting of black skimmers, common terns and American oystercatchers. Wrightsville Beach (Public Access 43), Jack Parker Blvd. 9:00 a.m., FREE

TUESDAY, JULY 23 Touch Tank Tuesday A chance to see what kinds of plant and animals are living in nearby waters. Fred and Alice Stanb Coastal Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St., Wrightsville Beach 1:00 p.m., FREE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 Poolside Live Music at Blockade Runner Randy McQuay Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd. 6:30 p.m., FREE Wilmington Sharks baseball vs. Holly Springs Salamanders Buck Hardee Field at Legion Stadium, 2149 Carolina Beach Rd. 7:05 PM, $7 - $11

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