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Blockade Runner to reopen in mid-February NCPressRelease.com Blockade Runner Beach Resort, a historic landmark and oceanfront icon of North Carolina for 55 years, announced it will reopen in time for Valentine’s Weekend. Blockade Runner closed in September to repair substantial damages sustained from Hurricane Florence. “The reopening will be in two major stages,” said Nicolas Montoya, General Manager of Blockade Runner. “February 14 we will reopen the tower building containing the largest block of rooms at the resort. This will be followed by the reopening of the balcony building in March-April.” “Aside from Hurricane Hazel in 1954, Hurricane Florence is the largest storm Wrightsville Beach has had as far as property destruction is concerned,” said Bill Baggett of the Baggett family, owners of Blockade Runner. “On the outside looking in, media reports indicated that Wrightsville Beach fared very well following a direct hit by Florence. However, inside many homes and businesses,
including Blockade Runner, there was water everywhere. “I think a lot of the damage on the island has been underestimated. Inventory will be tight at Wrightsville Beach in 2019. Tourism is a significant part of the North Carolina economy, and I hope we can get all the properties at the beach open as soon as possible. “The hurricane losses at Blockade Runner are in three categories: the damage to our buildings and property, estimated to be five million dollars; content loss, approximately two million; and loss of business during repairs, approximately two million. The total loss will be close to ten million dollars. As you would expect, Blockade Runner was insured,” said Bill Baggett. “The exterior and subflooring of Blockade Runner are concrete and steel,” noted Mary Baggett. “However, many interior walls were plaster and sheetrock. Seventy-five percent of these walls were replaced in the tower building, and all of these walls will be replaced in the balcony building. We lost the entire roof in the balcony building.” “Many repairs will be unnoticeable to our guests. The majority of damages were related
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to roofing, walls, utilities inside the walls, and insulation. Elevators will be the last to be refurbished, but everything will come together better than ever as spring progresses,” added Ms. Baggett. Recruited by elected and community leaders
after Hurricane Hazel, Lawrence Lewis Jr. opened Blockade Runner on the former site of Ocean Terrace Hotel in 1964. The Ocean Terrace was damaged by Hazel and subsequently lost to fire, a significant setback for n See BLOCKADE Page 2
New stairs built at West Henderson Street, with Greensboro Street stairs coming soon By Terry Lane Staff Writer
While a storm may have destroyed one Wrightsville Beach street’s access to the sound, it only boosted the resolve and camaraderie of the neighbors, who last weekend came together to complete the rebuilding of the steps at the west end of Henderson Street. “It was truly a community project,” said Henderson street resident Steve Lewis, who helped spearhead the project. “We collected community donations to pay for it. There was a little more difficulty involved in the construction and took a little longer than expected, but the quality is there.” After September’s Hurricane Florence, the stairs leading down the bulkhead at West Henderson Street were damaged, resulting in a tear down by town workers. After numerous residents reached out to the town, the board of aldermen allowed the neighbors to raise the money and rebuild the steps leading to Banks Channel, with the neighbors coming together over the past month to complete the project. A similar project will bring a set of steps to neighboring Greensboro Street. But while the stairs may be complete, the collaboration is just beginning, neighbors said. In discussing the neighbor’s request, Mayor Bill Blair encouraged them to help keep order n See HENDERSON Page 2
Motts Channel reopens after four months of repairs By Terry Lane Staff Writer
Still months out from completing repairs and renovations following Hurricane Florence, fans of Wrightsville Beach market Motts Channel Seafood would come to the store to check if it had reopened, despite obvious signs of construction. So once repair crews had gotten the building repaired well enough to reopen last Saturday, word spread quickly that Motts Channel was back in business, owner Gene Long said. “It was unbelievable the people that would come here the last three months,” Long said. “We had the parking lot barricaded off, we had six and seven construction trucks blocking the whole building and they would still walk up here to see if we had reopened.” Returning customers to the fish market were greeted with a remodeled retail floor, with fresh fish still front and center. The remodel allows more room for retail items, including sauces, sides, produce and apparel. With the redesign, Long said the market would also apply for a license to sell beer and wine that can be consumed off premise. Motts Channel has been closed since Hurricane Florence, which destroyed both docks at the building, and created 30 holes in the roof, each of which contributed to the flooding that damaged the insulation, walls and ceiling. Despite the four-month layoff, several of the Motts Channel employees were able to return, with only three taking other Motts Channel Seafood owners Gene and Alison Long, with employees Branson Best, Krista Johnson, Tom Franz and Wade Kelly. jobs. While where is still work to be done on the building -- neither of the two docks have been built yet -- the owners are in a car accident, was scheduled for September 2018, but was raises scholarship money for New Hanover County students already moving ahead with plans, including rescheduling the postponed after the storm damage was realized. seeking to attend Appalachian State University. Mandie Phillips Memorial Fishing Tournament. The third ediHowever, Motts Channel co-owner Alison Long said that n See MOTTS Page 2 tion of the tournament, named for a former employee killed the tournament would be held April 12-14. The tournament
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the coastal tourism economy in the ‘50s and early ‘60s. Lewis, the founder of Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida, was a descendant of American industrialist Henry Flagler, founder of Standard Oil, and developer of numerous famous resorts, including Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Hotel Ponce de Leon in St. Augustine, and Hotel Royal Palm in Miami. Purchased from Lewis in 1971 by Dr. Joseph Baggett of Fayetteville, Blockade Runner Beach Resort remains locally owned and operated by the Baggett family. Designated a historic landmark by the Historic Wilmington Foundation, Blockade Runner’s mid-century design contains 120 waterfront rooms in the tower building and 30 oceanfront rooms in the balcony building. All spring and summer events at Wrightsville Beach supported by Blockade Runner will continue as usual. These include: Valentine’s and Easter weekends; the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Marathon Madness weekend (Mar 8-9); US Open Fat Bike Beach Championship presented by Alpha Mortgage (Mar 22-24); the Carolina Cup, presented by Surftech (April 24-28); Charity Surf Camps by Indo Jax (MaySept 2019); Wahine Classic, O’Neil Sweetwater Pro-Am Surf Fest, and Surfers Healing (Aug 2019).
Dogfish Tournament scheduled for Saturday at JM Pier Matt Johnson, owner of Johnnie Mercer's Pier has announced that the 2019 Johnnie Mercer's Pier Dogfish tournament will be held on January 26th from 1pm to 8pm on the pier at Wrightsville Beach. The event is now 14 years old and is the first of its kind. The idea spawn out of local fisherman at the pier Rick Britt and Arlen Ash who started the event back in 2005 with the idea of getting the local fisherman together to shake off the doldrums of winter. Word of the even soon spread and now fisherman gather from all over the east coast every year to get back together and celebrate fishing and the outdoors. Eric Kielmeyer, who makes the trip from Columbus, Ohio for last 12 years says planning is the key, "You never know what the weather conditions are going to be so you need to plan to fish in ice and snow or 70 degrees. That is part of the fun." As Brent Baker from Washington, NC says, "The Dogfish Tournament is our southern equivalent to ice fishing". Dogfish are small sand sharks and they come to varieties this time of year off of the North Carolina coast. The Spiny and the Smooth Dogfish both frequent NC waters this time of year. The world record for the Spiny Dogfish is 15 pounds, 12
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at the access, which will be partly organized through the newly-formed Henderson Street Association. “It was a bit of an inspiration and the goal is to keep that commitment going,” said Henderson Street resident Neal Briggi. “We’ve seen how other neighborhoods in town have pulled together. And now we were able to speak with a unified voice on this, getting support from the town, police and park ranger.” During the Dec. 14 meeting where the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen approved the projects, Blair said that the board was approving the project despite some concerns from neighbors that the area was prone to rowdy behavior from summertime revelers. Neighbors of the staircases would have to help monitor the crowds and help guide visitors to obey the rules, or report those who don’t, he said. They will also help
with the upkeep of the newly installed landscaping at the access. Lewis said at the project would include specialty signage at the end of the street to remind people of the rules, which include no alcohol, no boat mooring, no unleashed dogs and no littering. “We’re going to continue to use the Henderson Street Association to keep an eye on things, keep things tidy and keep the crowds under control,” Lewis said. The cost to rebuild the steps came to around $3,000, Lewis said, raised entirely by residents of Henderson Street. The project to rebuild a staircase for Greensboro Street will be roughly similar, with Blair helping to lead the fundraising for that project. Lewis said the project came together quickly, party due to the cooperation from town officials and members of the board. “We loved working with the town, they did a fantastic job of communicating, it was a
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ounces caught in Ireland. The Smooth Dogfish record stands at 19 pounds and 8 ounces caught off of New Jersey. Dogfish are often harvested and imported to England where they are used in the classic English meal of fish and chips. Since 2010 the tournament has been attended by over 100 anglers each year with the 2012 event being the most with 166 entrants. The 2010 event had the most fish weighed with 66 for a total weight of 415 pounds. The tournament is catch and release alive event so no Dogfish will be harvested. Last year's winners were 1st place Jacob Thomspon 7.2 pound Smooth, Josh Hatley got a 6.6 pound Spiny and Carmelo and Austin Rotando decked the third place fish at 6.1 pound Spiny. The North Carolina Fishing Pier Society once again will be hosting the event. The cost of entry in the tournament is $5.00 with all monies being paid out to the winners. There is also an $8.00 pier pass per rod that can be purchased at the pier house. For more information you can get updates on the North Carolina Fishing Pier Society's page on facebook, email Al Baird at Roadkillal@aol.com or call at 704-293-5524.
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The four-month shutdown was not the first time Motts Channel had to close after a storm. The market, which first opened in 1989, closed for nine months following 1996’s Hurricane Fran. While Gene Long said that back then he did all the work himself, this time he hired crews to speed along the process. He didn’t have a cost estimate for these renovations. “I’m scared to add it up,” he said.
breeze to go through,” Lewis said. “It was awesome that they were always available when you needed to speak with them.” And while Lewis praised the town, Briggi heaped praise on Lewis, describing “the tremendous work” he did to make the project happen. “Steve donated the
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AREA BRIEFS Wrightsville Beach Museum of History to hold annual meeting on Tuesday The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at Bluewater Grill on 4 Marina St. The event is open to the public and will feature a review of the museum’s activities for
2018 and the plans for the coming year. The event starts at 6 p.m. with a social gathering, including light appetizers and cash bar, with the business meeting starting at 6:30 p.m.
is pleased to announce a request for nominations for the 34th Annual Women of Achievement Awards, to be held Tuesday, May 7 at the Wilmington Convention Center. The Women of Achievement Awards is YWCA Lower Cape Fear’s signature fundraiser to celebrate women and young leaders in our community. Since 1985, we have honored nearly 400 women in our community. The event raises key support for YWCA’s programs and services, which promote racial justice, gender equity, and economic advancement for thousands of women, children and their families in southeastern North Carolina. The 2019 awards ceremony will feature two new Award categories; including the Trailblazer Award recognizing women 35 and under, and the Student Impact Grant awarding a $1,500 grant for local college and university level students. T h e Y W C A Wo m e n of Achievement Awards provides recognition for outstanding contributions and accomplishments of women and young leaders active in Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender counties. Adult nomination categories include Advocacy & Social Justice, Arts & Culture, Business, Education, H e a l t h a n d We l l n e s s , Public Service, Rachel Freeman Unsung Hero, and Trailblazer. For local high school seniors, the Young Leader Scholarship awards two female students a $1,000 scholarship to continue their education after high school. Women of Achievement nominations are now open to the public. If you know an adult woman, college student, or high school senior in Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover or Pender County who exudes qualities deserving of recognition, consider nominating her for the 2019 Awards. Nominations are free and accepted online at www. ywca-lowercapefear.org/ nominate until the deadline of Thursday, February 28.
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Wrightsville Beach Police Weekly Arrest Report MONDAY, JANUARY 14 • Jason Alexander Winters, 23, was charged with DWI and parking on private property for the purpose of habitation. • Bryan Charles Russ, 35, was charged with driving during revocation, failure to register vehicle and failure to carry insurance.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 • Quentrel Rashawn Williams, 45, was charged with possession of Schedule VI drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Roger Dale Brooks, 46, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce and possession marijuana paraphernalia. • Christopher Lynn Haywood, 44, was charged with driving while license revoked. • Chester Lynn Bachert, 48, was charged with driving during revocation.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 • Clark Gregory Fowler was charged with carrying a concealed handgun. • Danielle Charlyn Harris, 23, was charged with DWI, rear lamp violation, possession of Schedule VI drug and possession of marijuana paraphernalia. • Nery Rocael Ramirez-Lopez, 29, was charged with DWI and no operators license.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 • Matthew Daniel Philemon, 31, was charged with breaking and entering, assault on a government official, and resisting an officer. • Mason Fred Goslee, 32, was charged with breaking and entering, simple possession of Schedule III drug and damage to property. possession of marijuana paraphernalia.
YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina Takes on Childhood Obesity with New Program On March 5, 2019 the Midtown YMCA will begin offering Healthy Weight and Your Child, an evidencebased program designed to empower children between the ages of 7-13, with the support from their families, to reach a healthy weight and live a healthier lifestyle. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity now affects 17 percent of all children and adolescents in the United States - triple the rate from just one generation ago. Today, one in six children are obese and one in three are overweight, which poses greater risks for a number of health problems such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and mental health issues. The 25-session program engages the whole family, so together they can understand how the home environment and other factors influence the choices that lead to a healthy weight. Additionally, the program combines three elements of healthy eating, regular physical activity and behavior change. Children eligible for the program must be between the ages of 7 and 13, have a body mass index greater than or equal to the 95th percentile, receive approval from their doctor or a health care provider, and accompanied by a parent or caregiver at every session. An Information and Screening Event will be held at the Midtown YMCA located at 709 George Anderson Dr., Wilmington, NC 28412 on Friday, February 22nd from 5:307:30 pm. For more information contact Bridget Carroll at bridget.carroll@ymcasenc. org.
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Leland 2845128479
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Noble players compete in Carolina Bowl all-star game As part of his appearance in the Carolina Bowl allstar game, Noble Junior High School quarterback Aliam Appler raised $3,552 for “Kids helping Kids” St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research Hospital. Sizable donations came in from Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, Parker Construction and The Law Firm of Daniel Pleasant Hollomon LLP. Several family members, friends, teachers and local residents donated as well. Though the 8th grade Team North Carolina lost to Team South Carolina, Appler won the Carolina Bowl Student Citizen of the Year Award, while his fellow QB Austin Havens won the Carolina Bowl Student Athlete of the Year Award. The MCS Noble Eagles Football team was represented by four Athletes: 7th grade corner/safety Mason Shand, and 8th grade quarterback Appler, receiver Luke Nixon and cornerback Trent Hufham, who also won the Carolina Bowl “Unsung Hero” Award for his performance during the game. Also represented from Wilmington, Coastal Cowboys Pop Warner Football 7th grade Jace Maier, 6th grade Mason Wiseman, 5th Grade Kellum Brown and Talen Maier.
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New Hanover County expands landfill with new cell
New Hanover County has expanded the landfill with a new 10-acre cell, which is the largest ever constructed at the site. The cell expansion, which was approved by the Board of Commissioners in January 2018, incorporates a liner-system design that exceeds federal and state requirements. It is the first disposal cell built as part of the landfill’s southern property expansion, which is designed for a total of nine 10-acre cells that will extend the life of the landfill. “The Environmental Management Department operates the landfill, and has done a remarkable job of developing an innovative and integrated solid waste disposal system that helps to divert waste from the landfill,” said County Manager Chris Coudriet. “Even with those strategic efforts, the capacity of our landfill must increase. So this southern track expansion is a major accomplishment, because it will increase the life of our landfill by 65 years.” The new cell took 10 months to construct at a cost of $3.69 million, which was funded from the Environmental Management Department’s Enterprise Fund.
CFCC Boat Manufacture Program Partners with ABYC to Host Marine Electrical Certification Course The Boat Manufacture and Service program at Cape Fear Community College have partnered with the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) to offer a nationally accredited marine electrical certification course March 5 through 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This course is part of the path to becoming an ABYC Master Technician and is a desirable offering for professional, area marine technicians. Topics covered include basic electrical theory and fundamentals, multi-meter usage, grounding and bonding systems, cable installation and termination, battery installation, inverter installation troubleshooting, AC shore
power systems, and more. “Having area professionals and ABYC on campus is a win-win,” said CFCC Boat Manufacture and Service Program Director John Olsen. “All participants get an opportunity to enjoy the first-rate facilities at Cape Fear and see the unique projects and skills our boat manufacture and service students learn each year." For more information about this course, visit https://abycinc.org/events/EventDetails. aspx?id=1192311&group.
Forbes Recognizes PPD as One of America’s Best Employers for Diversity Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC (PPD), a leading global contract research organization dedicated to improving health, has been named to Forbes magazine’s 2019 list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. The recognition follows PPD’s inclusion on Forbes’ 2018 list of America’s Best Large Employers. “As a global company committed to diversity and inclusion, we endeavor to create a workplace that is as diverse as the patients our clients serve around the world,” said David Simmons, PPD’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Our goal is to provide a culture of mutual respect, support and teamwork that rewards performance, quality and integrity. Our ability to successfully meet the expectations of clients, stakeholders and employees depends largely on the talent, ingenuity and commitment of our employees. Our company culture allows people of many perspectives and backgrounds to have influence and to succeed.” Top company honorees were chosen by Forbes from an independent survey sample of U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people in their U.S. operations. Respondents were asked to give their opinion on questions about age, gender equality, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+ and general diversity related to their own employer. According to Forbes, the evaluation was based on four key criteria: direct recommendations from employees on their own employer; indirect recommendations on other companies; diversity among top executives/board; and diversity key performance indicators. The Forbes list ranks the 500 employers that received the highest overall scores. More than 50,000 Americans working in the U.S. participated in the survey. PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. With offices in 48 countries and more than 20,000 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to help clients and partners bend the cost and time curve of drug development and optimize value in delivering life-changing therapies to improve health. For more information, visit www.ppdi.com.
To Protect Against the Spread of Flu, NHRMC Restricts Visitation With an increase in flu cases being reported in the region, New Hanover Regional Medical Center is taking steps to limit its spread within hospital facilities and the community. In addition to restricting those with flu symptoms from visiting patients, NHRMC is asking community members to refrain from taking children age 12 and under to any NHRMC hospital facility unless it’s for the child’s treatment. “The risk of spreading flu among children is high,” said Paul Kamitsuka, MD, NHRMC’s hospital epidemiologist. “Often children can
be contagious before flu symptoms appear. By restricting children during this heightened time, we can help protect them and prevent the spread of flu among vulnerable patients.” Children who come to a NHRMC hospital will be asked to wear a mask. Masks are also given to those with flu-like symptoms who come seeking care. “We know visits are important to families, but safety needs to be the top concern,” said Dr. Kamitsuka. “We appreciate the community’s support in protecting our patients and children.”
Wilmington Police trying to identify man involved in attempted abduction Wilmington Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who tried to pick up an eight year old girl from a bus stop, despite not being known by the girl, her parents, or her bus driver. Officers responded to the area of 6th and Nixon Streets around 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 9 in reference to a possible attempted kidnapping. At a bus stop preceding the child’s normal drop off location, the suspect asked for her by name. Neither the bus driver nor the bus monitor recognized the man, and asked the girl if she knew him. When she said she did not, the driver did not allow the child to get off the bus until they reached her normal stop and could see the child’s mother. The suspect is described as a black male in his mid-twenties with black, curly hair and a mustache. He was wearing a gray t-shirt and dark blue jeans. He was driving a white sedan.
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THEME: GRAMMY AWARDS ACROSS 1. Bird hangout 6. Loquacious person’s gift? 9. Columbus launcher 13. Nebraska’s largest city 14. Not a thing 15. Hispaniola republic 16. Shmear holder 17. Brouhaha 18. Court call 19. *Gaga and Cooper hit 21. *The Recording ____ 23. *Drake’s “Nice ____ What” 24. Doe’s mate 25. *Best New Artist, 1983: ____ at Work 28. Aquarium show star 30. *”Why don’t you just meet me in the ____” 35. Line of symmetry 37. Itty-bitty bit 39. Unwelcome message on computer screen 40. Roll call call 41. *”Reputation” artist 43. “The Bridges of Madison County” state 44. Implant 46. Delhi wrap 47. Politicians, for short 48. Isaac of science fiction fame 50. *Grammy Hall of Fame’s “Sixteen ____” 52. Sodium solution
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Wilmington Symphony Masterworks Series continues with Schubert, Mozart, Beethoven The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra’s 2018-19 Masterworks Series continues with “Unfinished Business” on January 26 at 7:30 pm in the Wilson Center. The program includes Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 in B minor (commonly referred to as the “Unfinished Symphony”), and performances by the winners of the 2018 Young Artists Concerto Competition, vocalist Tanya Hanano and cellist CJ Tyson. Ms. Hanano will perform Mozart’s Parto, ma tu ben mio, and Mr. Tyson will perform Elgar’s Concerto in E minor, Op. 85. Tanya Hanano (vocalist) is a junior at UNCW pursuing a B.A. in Music, where she is a student of Nancy King and a recipient of the Henriksen Scholarship in Music. As a member of the UNCW Opera Outreach Project (WOOP!), she has performed in operatic scenes as Queen of Fairies in Iolanthe, Baba Tanya Hanano in Menotti’s The Medium, and most recently, created the role Auntie Malka in Meira Warshauer’s new children’s opera Elijah’s Violin. Tanya is also a member of the UNCW Chamber Choir, recently appearing as the alto soloist in Schubert's Ständchen and Brahms’s Zigeunerlieder, and traveling to St. Pölten, Austria this past February for the Laudate Dominum Music Conference, where she performed as alto soloist in Vivaldi’s Gloria, under the baton of Erwin Ortner. She has appeared for four consecutive seasons as an ensemble member of Opera Wilmington’s productions of Die Fledermaus, Carmen, Così fan tutte, and Rigoletto. Tanya also works fulltime at New Hanover Regional Medical Center as an acute care physical therapist, and is the alto section leader at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. CJ Tyson (cellist) is a senior at Ashley High School. He began playing the piano at 3 years old and transitioned to the cello at age 9. He studied with Ms. Jessica Embry for five years and has been a student of Mr. Jake Wenger for the past four years. His summers have been spent studying music and cello at Interlochen School of the Arts and The Hayes School of Music. He is currently the principal cellist in the Wilmington Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Ashley High School Chamber Orchestra. CJ performs in the Wilmington Youth Symphony String Quartet and the CJ Tyson Stevenson Stohl Tour Group. He also began teaching cello lessons at age 15. Aside from music, CJ loves to play lacrosse and is currently the co-captain for Ashley’s varsity lacrosse team along with being Ashley’s student body president. He will be attending Duke University in the fall majoring in music and mathematics.
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Azalea Festival Announces Tyler Farr for Second Musical Artist for 2019 Main Stage Concert Series The 2019 North Carolina Azalea Festival announces the second performing artist for the Main Stage Concert Series -Tyler Farr. He will be performing on Thursday, April 4th, 2019 at 7:00 pm. The Missouri native’s dry wit and energetic live shows have earned him industry recognition as a 2014 CRS New Faces of Country Radio and 2014 Music Row “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” nominee, as well as rave reviews for his coveted opening slots touring with Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Brantley Gilbert and Lee Brice. Farr is the only solo male country artist in the last 10 years to have his first two studio albums debut in the top-5 on the Billboard 200 Chart. First with his release of Redneck Crazy in 2013, landing at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums
Chart and #5 on the Billboard Top 200. Following with his highly anticipated sophomore album, Suffer In Peace, in 2015, also making its debut in the top 5 on both the BILLBOARD Top 200 Albums and BILLBOARD Country Albums Charts. Tyler’s first single, ”A Guy Walks into a Bar,” off this album proved to be Farr's third No. 1 hit and is now RIAA Certified GOLD. Farr’s #1, platinum-selling title-track “Redneck Crazy” projected Farr forward to celebrate back-to-back #1 singles, including his first #1 as a songwriter, with his Goldcertified hit “Whiskey in my Water.” Individual Show Tickets: Tickets on sale Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 10:00 am at an early bird rate for $30. Starting February 1t, 2019 tickets will be $40 and will increase to $50 the day of the show.
WHQR Public Media and UNCW Department of Film Studies present the 17th annual DocuTime Film Festival Saturday, January 26th marks Wilmington’s 17th annual DocuTime one-day documentary film festival. DocuTime has established a solid reputation for bringing acclaimed documentaries to the big screen in Wilmington and allowing a dedicated community of documentary-lovers to a have a full day of award-winning, enlightening enjoyment. DocuTime takes place at UNCW’s King Hall Auditorium from 9:30am – 5:00pm on Saturday, January 26th. Tickets are $7 general admission per film or $22 for an all day pass; senior tickets are $5 general admission per film or $20 for an all day pass. Student tickets are free. Tickets will be available for purchase the day of the festival. 9:30am Liyana: An African Tale 11:00am Science Fair 1:30pm Documentary shorts:
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UnHarmed, Felix, Three Thousand, Weeds, Ryan, Becoming, Standing Still/Still Standing. 3:15pm Iztak We are excited to announce this year’s lineup will include Liyana: An African Tale, a genre-defying celebration of collective storytelling, rendered in both animated sequences and observational documentary scenes. It follows acclaimed South African storyteller, Gcina Mhlophe and five orphaned children from Swaziland who collaborate to craft an original fairytale drawn from their darkest memories and brightest dreams. DocuTime will also include Science Fair, a film by National Geographic, featuring nine high school students from disparate corners of the globe as they navigate rivalries, setbacks and hormones on their quest to win the International
Science and Engineering Fair. The day concludes with the lauded film by American Master’s, Iztak, a look at the life, work and religious heritage of violinist Itzhak Perlman. DocuTime brings these documentaries to the community to offer diverse perspectives and meaningful life stories that educate and entertain audiences. The event originated in Los Angeles as an International Documentary Association (IDA) sponsored event. One of the founders of IDA, Paula Lee Haller, relocated to Wilmington. It was her dream to expand IDA events to other venues. After successfully launching the inaugural DocuFestWilmington in 2003, the festival is now celebrating its fifteenth year. We are very proud to be part of the vibrant film community in Wilmington and appreciate your support.
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January 24 - January 30, 2019
Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002
PARKER NAMED NATIONAL, CAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER-OF-THE-WEEK UNCW Sports UNCW redshirt senior guard Shrita Parker won two honors this week, including being named the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) Ann Meyers Drysdale Women’s National Player-of-theWeek for the week ending Jan. 20, as well as Colonial Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Player-of-the-Week for the week. In guiding the Seahawks to a 2-0 record last week, the Virginia Beach, Va., native averaged 18.5 points per game and shot 52
percent (13-for-25) from the field as UNCW handed James Madison and Towson their first league losses of the season. Parker scored a game-high 20 points in the win over James Madison on Friday night, making 6-of-11 field goal attempts, including a 3-for-4 effort from three-point range, and 5-of-6 free throws. She also hit the game-winning basket with 1.9 seconds remaining on a three-pointer from the right wing. While leading the Seahawks to a 77-73 victory over Towson on Sunday, Parker scored 12 of her 17 points in the second
half, including a pair of baskets in the final 1:20 of regulation that gave UNCW a 74-71 advantage it did not relinquish. The third-leading scorer in the CAA, Parker paces the Seahawks with an 18.6 average and has reached double figures in 15-of-16 games this season, including the last six contests in a row. Parker and the Seahawks, who are 11-5 overall and 4-1 in the CAA, venture north this weekend for a pair of CAA contests, visiting Delaware on Friday, Jan. 25, for a noon matinee before facing Drexel on Sunday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m.
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proceedings. 4. That your failure to respond within thirty (30) days of receipt of this Notice of Adoption Proceedings constitutes your consent to the adoption and forfeiture of all of your rights and obligations to the above identified child. It is further alleged that your consent to this adoption is not required under S.C. Code Ann. Section 63-9-310 and that your parental rights should be terminated pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 63-72570 (7). This notice is given pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 63-9-730 (E). Raymond W. Godwin, Esq. (SC Bar #2162) PO Box 354 Greenville, SC 29602 PH (864) 241-2883 FAX: (864) 255-4342 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS Date: December 12, 2018 January 10, 17, 24, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF MERRITT E. HARTZ, deceased of Wilmington, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 26TH day of April 2019, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at c/o The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC, 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102, Wilmington NC 28403 This the 24th day of January, 2019. WAYNE E. HARTZ
ESTATE OF MERRITT E. HARTZ James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the ESTATE OF TIMOTHY CLAY RANDALL MORROW, deceased of Wilmington, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 19th day of April, 2019, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 6900 Deacon Lane, Apt V, Wilmington NC 28411. This the 17th day of January, 2019. RAE TAYLOR MORROW , ADMINISTRATOR ESTATE OF TIMOTHY CLAY RANDALL MORROW James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Judith K. Becker, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons,
firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned, c/o Jill L. Peters Kaess, 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 12th day of April, 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 10th day of January, 2019. Jennifer Janson, Executor of the Estate of Judith K. Becker Jill L. Peters Kaess Fox Rothschild LLP 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 January 10, 17, 24, 31, 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 Louise C. Brooks (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 11th day of April 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 10th day of January 2019. Sid C. Brooks, Executor 7813-1 Blue Heron Drive
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Louis A. Burney, Sr., late, of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them in care of the Executor at 2821 Shandy Lane, Wilmington, NC 28409, on or before April 10, 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 10th day of January, 2019. Louis A. Burney, Jr. Executor of the Estate of Louis A. Burney, Sr. Jerry A. Mannen, Jr. YOW, FOX & MANNEN, LLP 102 N. 5th Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 January 10, 17, 24, 31, 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 Marie Y. Burpeau (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 11th day of April 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 10th day of January 2019. Kemp Burpeau, Executor 103 Parmele Boulevard Wrightsville Beach, N.C. 28480 January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Eric Richardson Calhoun, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned, c/o Lauren Page, 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 12th day of April, 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 10th day of January, 2019. Piedmont Trust Company, Executor of the Estate of Eric Richardson Calhoun Lauren Page Fox Rothschild LLP 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Duane Archie Olerich, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned do hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned c/o J.C. Hearne, II, 265 Racine Drive, Suite 104, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403, on or before the 11th day of April, 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 10th day of January, 2019. Sharon Gross, Executor of the Estate of Duane Archie Olerich c/o J.C. Hearne, II 265 Racine Drive, Suite 104
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Wilmington, NC 28403 January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019 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 Richard Wayne Gibson (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 4th day of April 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 3rd day of January 2019. Robert Reid Gibson, Executor 10108 Treetop Lane Cornelius, NC 28031 January 3, 10, 17, 24, 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.