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Retail unit slated for Atlantic View development By Terry Lane Staff writer
A business focusing on retail offerings will occupy the commercial space at the Atlantic View condominium complex now under construction by Johnnie Mercer’s Pier on Wrightsville Beach’s Salisbury Street. As part of the conditions for constructing the residential building on commerciallyzoned land, the developers committed to devoting one of the units for a commercial rental. During the Feb. 5 Wrightsville Beach Planning Board meeting, developer
D. Logan told the board that the unit designated for commercial would feature a retail outlet that in addition to selling towels, chairs, toys, bathing suits and other beach gear, could also offer food and coffee, as well as surfboard rentals. The retail unit will be one of 22 on the property, split into 11 duplexes. The retail unit will be the easternmost one on Salisbury Street, with an entrance way that will connect to the ramp leading to Johnnie Mercer’s Pier. During the meeting, the board approved three changes
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An artist's conception of the Atlantic View development proposed by Johnnie Mercer's Pier in Wrightsville Beach.
Wrightsville Beach meets license plate quota, extends deadline for orders to Friday By Terry Lane Staff Writer
Wrightsville Beach has completed the first step towards being issued a speciality license with the town’s seal, as more than 300 people had placed orders by last Friday’s deadline. And those that still wish to order have two days, until the town stops accepting them on Friday, Feb. 8 at 5 p.m. The 300-order threshold by Feb. 1 was part of the requirement for the town to qualify for a Wrightsville Beach specialty license plate, with 311 coming in by last Friday. Recreation Program Supervisor Katie Ryan said that as of Wednesday, the town had 330 orders. The town is charging $10 for the plates, the proceeds of which will go back to the town’s treasury. n See PLATES Page 2
Charlie Maultsby after catching a red drum in the Fall of 2016.
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As Wrightsville Beach said goodbye to Charlie Maultsby, the former owner of Red Dogs who died unexpectedly last week, his many friends remembered him as a mentor to his employees, an unwavering supporter of local business, and, most of all, a man of unending generosity. “He would give the shirt off his back, whether he knew you or he didn’t,” one friend said. Maultsby -- known for building and operating legendary local nightclubs Mad Monk in Wilmington and Red Dogs in Wrightsville Beach
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-- was found dead at his Wrightsville Beach. Wilmington home on Friday, Maultsby helped develop Feb. 1. He was 69. a community with other bar Maultsby owned and owners and employees in operated Red Dogs at 5 N. Wrightsville Beach. Danny Lumina Ave. McLeod, for 41 years, who owned “Charlie cared about from its 1975 the Palm beginnings as other people,” said UNCW Room from a beach bar 2002 -2015, with a juke- Baseball Coach Mark Scalf. said the two box catering “He made you feel like you b e c a m e to the “pink fast friends were important.” and green, and that penny loafer, he apprey u p p i e ciated the crowd” until 2016, having camaraderie that Maultsby transformed it into a mod- encouraged. ern nightclub catering to a “I really enjoyed being in college crowd. For many, business in the same town the iconic Red Dogs was a with him. All the bar ownnecessary stop in any visit to ers knew each other and we
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WB Parks Dept. seeks feedback from public The Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Department is seeking feedback from the public as it works to update the town’s parks master plan, which can help the town win state, town officials said. The town is collecting results of a survey about how the town’s parks and amenities are used. Officials will collect results of the
survey through Feb. 28. Additionally, people can also offer ideas at a Feb. 26 public input sessions at Wrightsville Beach Town Hall at 5:30 p.m. The survey can be found at this l i n k : h t t p s : / / w w w. s u r v e y m o n k e y. com/r/3Q928XC
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After announcement of decommissioning, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Diligence returns from patrol By Terry Lane
Beachgoers watch a surfer by Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach on Wednesday, Feb. 6. With temperatures reaching into the 70s this week, throngs of people came to the beach to enjoy a taste of spring temperatures less than a week after temperatures were in the 30s.
weren’t trying to cut each others’ throats,” McLeod said. “He would always say, ‘There’s plenty for everybody.’” One of Maultsby’s protegees is working to carry on his legacy. A former Red Dogs bartender and manager for eight years, Andrew Brothers had agreed to buy the bar and has filed for a liquor license from the N.C. Alcohol Control Board. Brothers, who worked at Red Dogs for eight years, said Maultsby “looked after me like a parent.” “The man took me under his wing, and taught me
The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Diligence returned to Wilmington on Saturday, following a 42-day patrol in the Caribbean and the announcement that it would soon be decommissioned. “USCGC Diligence has a long history of serving many important missions since she was commissioned 54 years ago – 27 years of which she called the Port City ‘home,’ ’ said U.S. Rep David, R-N.C.. “As one of the oldest ships in her fleet, Diligence is reaching the end of her service life and therefore will head to Pensacola, Florida in 2020 with other cutters to ultimately be decommissioned. On behalf of our entire community, I am grateful for her service to Southeastern North Carolina and appreciate the Coast Guard’s continued presence and steadfast commitment to
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our area, including the $6.7 million repair to the bulkhead which is essential to the City of Wilmington's plan to revitalize the waterfront.” While no cutters are scheduled to replace Diligence in its current location, Lieutenant Commander Scott McBride of U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs said the Coast Guard will continue to have a strong relationship with Wilmington. “Coast Guard Cutter Diligence has been a part of the Wilmington community for over 25 years,” said Lieutenant Commander Scott McBride of U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs. Wilmington will remain a designated Coast Guard City, and home to Coast Guard Sector North Carolina. Diligence is over 50 years old and will be decommissioned in the coming years. Diligence’s move prepares the Service to welcome its newest ships, the
Offshore Patrol Cutter. The new Offshore Patrol Cutters are 360 feet in length and unfortunately the cutters cannot be maintained at the existing facilities in downtown Wilmington. Last month, the crew of the Diligence performed counter-drug operations and participated in international engagements in support of Joint Interagency Task Force South. In concert with JIATF South, the crew of the Diligence worked alongside interagency and international partners to prevent and respond to illegal maritime migration and narcotic smuggling from Central and South America. The crew of the Diligence facilitated the transport of six suspected drug-smugglers, 1,200 pounds of marijuana and 50 kilograms of cocaine apprehended by other Coast Guard n See DILIGENCE Page 3
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that built a bench at one of the accesses. And Margaret was Continued from Page 1 married on Crane Street, so everything he knew about the I asked if we could build a bar business. He was so hard bench there in her memory,” on me as a boss, but hard on Zumbro said. me in a way a dad would be,” While Maultsby worked Brothers wrote in a Facebook on getting town approval, a post that he gave permission friend built the bench in work to cite. “He was the kind of space at Red Dogs, engravboss who would cuss at you ing her name in the wood. when you screwed up, but Zumbro said people have then work with you to figure seen the bench and searched out the solution, and never for her name. hold a mistake over your “It was such a great way Maultsby at Red Dogs in 2016. head. I’d never had a boss to remember her,” Zumbro like him.” said. “He took it all of my it pretty closely,” said Scalf, Brothers said he vowed to plate. And there are memo- who has been the team’s reopen Red Dogs as a way to rial benches at almost every coach for the past 28 seasons. honor Maultsby. access now. This was sort of “He enjoyed being around the game and he had a number “I’m not sure what will the start of that.” happen now, but in your One friend told the story of of friends that played through name I will fight to open how Maultsby and his stepson the years. He would come to those doors again for you,” would buy presents to deliver a number of games.” Maultsby was a conhe wrote. to children in underpriviMany of his friends leged neighborhoods. After stant presence at the annual Friends of the reflected on his seemingly receiving a Seahawks golf limitless generosity. basketball, “He would give the tournament to McLeod recalled one story o n e k i d benefit the team, that demonstrated his giving l a m e n t e d shirt off his back, “always putting nature. After holding a fund- t h a t h e whether he knew up a team and raiser at Red Dogs for former didn’t have you or he didn’t,” one contributing,” Wrightsville Beach resident a h o o p Scalf said. Jay Miller’s fight against on which friend said. Over the ALS, he gave the entire to shoot, years, Scalf $12,000 raised that evening, prompting said he had covering costs the bar’s costs M a u l t s b y out of his own pocket. to go to the store that day and plenty of opportunities to see Maultsby’s generous side. “He always gave money buy one for the child. “Charlie cared about other to people. That’s the type In addition to his business people,” he said. “He was of person that Charlie was” success, Maultsby will also McLeod said. “Nobody be remembered as being a always friendly. He made you really knew about all the standout local athlete and his feel like you were important.” Many will remember things he did. He didn’t make continuous support of local Maultsby for his ownership of a big deal about it.” sports programs. the Mad Monk, a Wilmington Brothers said one reason An outstanding football nightclub that drew national Maultsby donated so gener- and baseball player at New ously was because he didn’t Hanover High School in acts, from punk band the have any children of his own. the late 1960s, Maultsby Ramones to local favorite “All the Wrightsville beach turned down a scholarship Hootie and the Blowfish. kids, they were his family, to play running back at the Maultsby had a talent for and he donated so much back Citadel, instead choosing to bringing live music to to them,” Brothers said. play as an outfielder on the Wilmington, where for more Maultsby’s acts of generos- University of North Carolina than a decade he booked ity weren’t always huge, but Wilmington baseball team compelling acts at the Mad Monk. they often had great meaning from 1970-1973. The original Mad Monk to their recipients. Longtime UNCW Baseball location on Market Street When Miranda Zumbro, Coach Mark Scalf said then a bartender at Red Dogs, Maultsby will be remembered burned down in 1992, forclost her friend Margaret Torre for his continued contri- ing Maultsby to move it to the Plummer in a hiking accident butions to the program. A College Road location where eight years ago, Maultsby former UNCW player him- Ten Pin Alley now operates, was instrumental in finding self, Scalf played a few years before closing it for good in a way to honor the young after Maultsby, but said he 1996. “It was an awesome live mother of a two-year-old soon got to know him as he son, creating a new tradition remained a constant, support- music venue,” said McLeod, which has since been repli- ive presence for the program. who said he attended shows cated up and down the beach. “He’s always been a friend at the Mad Monk while a stu“I knew Charlie had a friend of the program and followed dent at UNCW. “He knew the business well and did a lot of great things with the bands he brought here.” One of his greatest gigs was booking the Dave Matthews Band for a show by Wilmington International Airport, McLeod said. Maultsby’s ability to recruit acts to Wilmington was damaged when the House of Blues opened in Myrtle Beach, as that venue banned acts from The bench at Crane Street dedicated to Margaret Torre Plummer. playing within a 100-mile Maultsby helped spearhead the project to build the bench in radius, McLeod said. her memory. The tribute has since been introduced to several of He also helped local bands
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develop. Before going on to tour in Europe, Maultsby encouraged local act ASG to practice at Red Dogs on off nights, even letting the fellows have a few beers during rehearsals. The irrepressible Maultsby was renowned for his fights with the Wrightsville Beach town government, time and again besting the town in disputes with the N.C Alcohol Beverage Control Commission over his liquor license. Most recently, he won a battle to retain his license in early 2016, the last in many run-ins with the town, starting with his efforts to start serving liquor in 1991. He also faced a challenge from the town in 2000 when he expanded into the second floor of its location. In a 2016 interview with Lumina News, Maultsby bragged about how he had beaten the town after it spent $150,000 in legal fees in an effort to shut the bar down, while his legal fees were less than half that. An institution in Wrightsville Beach, Maultsby proudly touted the notoriety the bar had achieved in Wilmington and beyond. “Everybody all over the state knows Red Dogs,” Maultsby said in 2016, adding that several University of North Carolina athletes had made stops in the club. In a 2016 interview with Lumina News, Jimmy Gilleece, owner of neighboring Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, said he has seen firsthand the impact that Red Dogs has had on the Wrightsville Beach community. “Every week or two, someone comes in and tells the story about how they met their husband or wife at Red Dogs,” Gilleece said. In his 2016 interview, speaking about his 41-year career, Maultsby reflected on how much he enjoyed living in the Wilmington area and enjoyed being a bar owner. “There’s never a day that I dreaded coming to work,” Maultsby said. “It was a lot of fun for me. It was better than working in a cubicle.”
to the project, including one that would The area that would have been a deck on the commercial unit would now be enclosed, providing more area for retail display, Logan said. Another approved change would add a driveway to the most western unit on Seagull Street, as Logan explained that the common driveway into the fenced-in complex didn’t provide enough room for turns for that unit. The board also approved adding a sidewalk in the area bordering the Shark Bar & Kitchen at 13 E. Salisbury St., providing an easy route for residents on the Seagull Street side to access the businesses there. Before approving the Atlantic View project in October 2017, the town’s planning board insisted that it include some commercial element, after rejecting a plan that featured an exclusively retail format. Developers responded by designating one of the 22 units as exclusively commercial, with retail or a restaurant being the most likely tenant. Zone commercial, the lot at 19 E. Salisbury St. had been empty for more than 10 years after a hotel on the site closed and was demolished. While developers worked on a plan for the site, a temporary structure on the property housed King’s Beachwear, which sold beach gear and souvenirs. That building burned down in 2016. Approved on a 4-1 vote, the Atlantic View achieved town approval with a residential concept after the town rejected a mixed-use project with more commercial after developers said they would have to exceed the 40-foot limit. Former alderman Lisa Weeks was the only dissenting vote, arguing that the commercially-zoned lot needed more than the 4-8 percent commercial space proposed by Atlantic View developers. Also during the meeting, the board reelected Jim Smith as the chairman and voted David Culp for vice chairman, replacing outgoing member Jeff Degroote, while newly-appointed member Cheryl Koballa joined the board for her first meeting.
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Members of the town’s board of aldermen said the plates would help bring more statewide notoriety and recognition to Wrightsville Beach.. “Whether you’re in Asheville or Raleigh or Greensboro or anywhere in the state, you’ll be able to show everyone you represent Wrightsville Beach,” Alderman Ken Dull said. After the upcoming Friday deadline, those interested in buying the specialty plates will have to buy them through the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, which won’t make them available until it formally approves the plates. Ryan stressed the Friday deadline could be the last opportunity for residents to purchase the plates for a while. Once the deadline expires, town officials will send the application to the DMV, which will then submit the request to the general assembly. The NCDMV will issues license plates within 180 days of approval by the general assembly. Wrightsville Beach state Rep. Ted Davis, R, would likely sponsor the legislation, town officials said. Those interested in the plates can go online for an application here: https://www.townofwrightsv i l l e b e a c h . c o m / D o c u m e n t C e n t e r / Vi e w / 2 6 7 4 / Fillable-LOCKED-Application-for-a-TOWB-License-Plate Applications can be mailed to the town’s park office at PO Box 626, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 with a check or money order made payable to the Town of Wrightsville Beach or it may drop it off at the park office, where it can be paid through credit card. The park office is located behind Town Hall in the side room of the Recreation Center (enter underneath the awning). Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received.
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New Hanover County Fire Rescue launches Explorer Post Program New Hanover County Fire Rescue (NHCFR) is launching a new Explorer Post Program, inviting youth ages 14-18 to learn about firefighting, participate in activities and training, and receive mentorship throughout the year. To kick-off the Explorer Post Program, an open house will be held Monday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Murrayville Fire Station 17, located at 5901 Murrayville Rd. in Wilmington. “The Explorer Post Program provides young women and men interested in firefighting first-hand experience and one-on-one mentorship to discover their future in a safe and controlled setting,” said New Hanover Fire Rescue Chief Donnie Hall. “Throughout the year, participants will be able to take part in activities that help them explore their interest in Fire Rescue and prepare them for professional training later.” Monday’s open house is a free event to show youth what they can expect as an Explorer Post participant. Attendees will be able to use virtual reality goggles to walk through a home destroyed by fire, learn hands-only CPR and “stop the bleed” techniques, try on firefighter gear and extinguish a fire with training props, among other activities. The Explorer Post Program will meet twice a month on Tuesday nights at different fire stations around the county, and will combine classroom training with hands-on lessons. There is a $33 fee per participant, and financial assistance is available through NHCFR. Attending the open house is not required to register for the program. To sign-up for the Explorer Post Program, or for more information, contact NHCFR at 910-798-7420.
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assets. The crewmembers of the Diligence also conducted an Engagement Coincidental to Operations with the Honduran Navy in Roatán, Honduras. The crew shared their expertise in engineering and law enforcement with the Honduran Navy. “The crew of Diligence adapted and worked together to achieve operational success while enhancing key partnerships in Central America,”
said Commander Robert S. Mohr, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Diligence. “I am extremely proud and truly impressed with the crew’s
Wilmington police charge oral surgeon with sex crimes Wilmington Police arrested Michael Lee Hasson, 55, Thursday night and charged him with three counts of sexual battery and one count second degree forcible sex offense. Hasson, an oral surgeon at Wilmington Oral Surgery on Floral Parkway, is accused of sexually abusing at least four of his patients between 2017 Michael Lee Hasson to the present while they were under anesthesia. The victims, all female, range between 17 and 21 years of age. Hasson is currently being held at New Hanover County Jail on a $1.25 million bond. Additional charges are forthcoming. The investigation is on-going. Anyone with information is asked to contact to WPD at 910.343.3609 or use Text A Tip.
Wrightsville Beach Police Weekly Arrest Report MONDAY, JANUARY 28
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• Nicholas James Herren, 20, was charged operating after consuming alcohol younger than 21, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Schedule VI drugs, possession of malt beverage by 19/20 year old and open container in a motor vehicle.
An internal affairs investigation conducted by the Wilmington Police Department has resulted in the termination of a police chemist. 32 year old, William Peltzer was terminated on January 25th due to multiple departmental violations including; property and evidence control, member obligations, on-duty performance and standard of conduct. Peltzer had been the with agency since August of 2015. The investigation began after the agency’s lab conducted an internal audit last month and discovered paper-work irregularities by Peltzer. Agency officials found no criminal wrongdoing, however they immediately notified the District Attorney’s Office so that they could to take appropriate action with any potentially affected cases. “While there is no evidence that any of the cases were compromised we realize that the actions of this chemist called the integrity of our process into question and that is unacceptable”, said Ralph Evangelous, Chief of Police. “To ensure the integrity of current and future drug testing we are working with the District Attorney’s Office.”
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 • Steven Paul Tomerlin, 40, was charged with misdemeanor forced breaking and entering and injury to real property.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 • Tasha Michelle Gilfillan, 37, was served an order for arrest charging failure to appear in court.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 • Justin Louis Gaines, 23, breaking and entering a motor vehicle, damage to personal property, trespassing, intoxicated and disruptive behavior and resisting an officer.
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Healing Place of New Hanover County one step closer to offering help and hope The next step toward New Hanover County’s commitment to combatting the region’s opioid crisis will soon be a reality, as Healing Place of New Hanover County unanimously received a special use permit from the Wilmington City Council. The 100-bed treatment center for men suffering from substance use disorder, being built in a partnership with Trillium Health Resources, will be located on Medical Center Drive. “Healing Place is a necessary and vital step toward addressing substance use disorders in New Hanover County,” said New Hanover County Manager Chris Coudriet. “We are pleased the Wilmington City Council unanimously approved a special use permit that will allow the construction of this facility to move forward.” While the facility initially will be open only to men, it potentially can be expanded to serve women as well. Initial plans call for four buildings to be constructed, including a residential building, administrative building and detox center. When the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners adopted the county’s 2018-23 strategic plan, the board identified preventing and reducing opioid abuse as a top priority toward meeting the county’s mission to provide superior public health and safety.
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New Hanover County launches customer-focused land development tool New Hanover County has launched a new land development tool called COAST (Customer Online Application & Services Tool), for customers to submit applications and obtain permits from the county. This new system is a partnership between New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington, and provides customers with better access to information, the ability to see exactly where permits are in the process, improved reporting capabilities, easy online fee payments, and a more streamlined process across all development applications and permits in the county. “Two years ago, New Hanover County staff began the process to create a sustainable software for all things development related, which is an incredibly quick turnaround time for a system of this magnitude,” said County Manager Chris Coudriet. “From the beginning, we brought members of the development community together to help make this system the best it can be. With their feedback and the work of our team, COAST is going to make doing business with the county much easier; and it will help create a seamless, transparent and predictable process for our customers.” COAST’s first phase, which launched today, includes all commercial and residential building processes, trade permits, new commercial and residential site processes, rezoning and subdivision permits and appeals, and engineering processes for New Hanover County. The system will also incorporate Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, City of Wilmington Zoning, and City Fire in the review steps. Additional development processes, as well as standalone city processes, are expected to be implemented within the next year. Customers who prefer not to create an online account in COAST are still welcome to submit development applications in person at the county’s Development Services Center, located at 230 Government Center Drive in Wilmington. Learn more at NHCgov.com/COAST.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program begins February 1 Beginning February 1 and running through April 15, New Hanover County residents can receive free tax preparation and filing by a trained and IRS-certified volunteer through New Hanover County’s Senior Resource Center. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service is available at three locations in New Hanover County: • New Hanover County Senior Resource Center (2222 S. College Road, Wilmington ◦◦ Hours: Mon., Wed. & Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-6 p.m • New Hanover County Downtown Library (201 Chestnut Street, Wilmington) ◦◦ Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m • Town of Carolina Beach (300 Cape Fear Blvd., Carolina Beach) ◦◦ Hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-4 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-noon “We have around 50 certified tax preparers across our three locations that can answer questions and prepare personal income taxes,” said Senior Resource Center Director Amber Smith. “Last year, this program assisted taxpayers with 5,000 federal and state returns, and is a great resource for our community.” There are no pre-scheduled appointments, but individuals can sign up, in person, for a timeslot beginning at 8 a.m. each morning. After signing up, individuals can leave and return 20 minutes before their scheduled time. Taxpayers should bring the following documents: • Photo I.D. for taxpayer and spouse • Social Security cards or equivalent for ALL taxpayers and dependents • Proof of health insurance coverage: Forms 1095A, B or C; Marketplace exemption letter • Copy of last year’s income tax return • Income documents—Forms W2, SSA, 1099R, 1099G W2G, other 1099 forms, selfemployment income, or documents relating to any other income • Brokerage statements—sale of stock and bonds • Educational expenses • If you want to itemize expenses you will need: Detailed list and receipts for medical expenses, charitable contributions, real estate taxes and mortgage interest (form 1098) • For direct deposit of refund, you will need a check or deposit slip from your bank with the routing number for your account For more information, visit the Senior Resource Center website or call 910-798-6406.
Second Saturdays with Special Pedals and Non Profit Friends this Saturday This Special Pedals Second Saturdays at Wrightsville Beach Brewing will feature a market of Wilmington area nonprofits this Saturday, Feb. 9.. Special Pedals, which offers individualized training to special needs individuals to develop skills to become a bike mechanic, will be selling and repairing bikes with their team.Cape Fear Enrichment Program will also be selling items. The Sugar Scrub and The Cozy Girl Crochet are local Wilmington businesses that will be donating their profits to Special Pedals. Sugar Scrubs will be selling scrubs to repair your dry hands from the winter temperatures. The Cozy Girl Crochet will be selling scarves, hats and ear warmers, offering a perfect opportunity to buy a gift for your valentine while supporting a worthy cause. The event is scheduled from 1-4 p.m. at Wilmington Brewing Company, 824 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington.
Cleaning up Wilmington neighborhoods The “Rover-Bulky Program” is a joint venture between several city services to identify and reduce illegal dumping sites on city right-of-ways. The program is designed to combat the “Broken Windows Theory,” which suggests that run-down properties with trash heaps in front are correlated with higher rates of crime. Targeted areas are identified and the city reaches out to residents in the area, including specific properties that are in need of cleanup, to provide education about how to properly dispose of materials and what to do about illegal dumping. City trash crews also provide a one-time courtesy pickup of trash and bulky debris located in the right-of-way. Last year, city crews picked up more than 179 tons of illegally dumped debris from public rights-of-way in almost 2,200 stops. These numbers are in spite of an almost two-month program suspension due to Hurricane Florence impacts.
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THEME: VALENTINE’S DAY ACROSS 1. Indian black tea 6. Elmer to Bugs 9. Glorify 13. Head of a mosque 14. E.T. transporter 15. This was his name-o 16. Mental portrait 17. Chlorofluorocarbon, abbr. 18. French novelist Zola 19. *Related to puzzle theme 21. Way to absorb 23. Lobe locale 2 4 . H . H . M u n r o ’s pseudonym 25. Rap sheet abbr. 28. Hungarian bagpipe 30. Deeply hidden within self 35. Initiation ceremony, e.g. 37. Made with stitches 39. Venus neighbor 40. Crucifix 41. Cerberus’ domain 43. Petri dish filler 44. Young hooter 46. Fraternity recruitment season 47. Type of shark 48. ____ Grove, MN 50. Corset rod 52. Animal’s nose 53. Number one
55. Second solfa syllable, pl. 57. *Flowery Valentine’s gift 61. *Between girlfriend and wife 65. Liquid drug container 66. Planet ruler in the movies 68. *Blast from Harry’s past, movie 69. Caterpillar hairs 70. Easter lead-in 71. Human social group 72. *Tied upon marriage 73. Kith partner 74. Wild plums DOWN 1. Gulf V.I.P. 2. Clash of heavyweights 3. NBA action 4. Lake scum 5. Dionysus’ follower 6. Mussolini, with Il 7. On vacation 8. Cuckoo for what puffs? 9. *Romantic ride 10. Anisette, for short 11 . Ta n g e r i n e p l u s grapefruit 12. “Easy ____ it” 15. *Kind of wish 20. *Puppy love 22. Do biathlon 2 4 . Wo o d w o r k e r ’s byproduct
25. *Cupid’s ammo 26. Native of American Great Plains 27. Circular island of
coral 29. *First word 31. Hat-tipper’s word 32. Donated life-saver
33. Interest in a venture 3 4 . *Heart____ 36. “Harper Valley PTA” star 3 8 . H a t c h l i n g ’s home 42. Harry Belafonte’s daughter 45. Tiny tube 49. Tiger’s launch point
51. Leavening agent, pl. 54. Smelled offensively 56. Angry growl 57. Lounge, like in the sun 58. A sign 59. “____ ____ no good” 60. African tea 61. Shade-loving plant 62. Greek muse of history 63. River in Bohemia 64. *”Can’t take my ____ off you...” 67. Hawaiian dish
February 7 - February 13, 2019
Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002
Lifestyles
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Airlie Gardens Art Exhibit: Call to Artists New Hanover County’s Airlie Gardens is looking for artists, or teams of artists, to decorate, paint, and adorn one of ten oversized fiberglass hearts for the gardens’ newest art exhibit, HeART of the Gardens. These artist-designed hearts will be placed throughout the grounds for guests to enjoy as part of their garden experience, from July through October 2019. Artists must apply and designs will be selected based on creativity, craftsmanship, use of materials, the ability to appeal to all age groups, outdoor sustainability, and durability. Applications are due by Thursday, February 28 and can be found online at: http://airliegardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Airlie-Gardens-2019-Art-Web-Artist-Application.pdf “This new outdoor exhibit will give artists an opportunity to capture the “HeART” of Airlie Gardens and share their interpretation with all of our visitors,” said Guest Services Manager Rebecca Pearce. “Our annual art exhibit is always an anticipated addition to the gardens and it attracts thousands of visitors each year.” This is the seventh consecutive year that Airlie Gardens has hosted an art exhibit.
Azalea Festival unveils official 2019 artwork The North Carolina Azalea Festival selected Hampstead artist Bergen Deleeuw’s "Wrapped in Blooms" as its official artwork for the 2019 festival. Bergen said she enjoys bringing work to life by incorporating the simplicities of life and nature that make it truly beautiful. Her work is a representation of God's beauty and all that he has created. She lives with her husband, who serves in the Navy, and her 2-year old son, who adds happy strokes to all of her paintings.
Photos by Sherri Robinson
Harbor Island Garden Club luncheon for town employees The Harbor Island Garden Club hosted it's annual luncheon for town employees today on Friday, Feb. 1. Lunch included fried chicken, barbeque and a table full of desserts made by club members.
Wrightsville Beach Valentine Run scheduled for Saturday With more than 300 runners signed up already, the Wrightsville Beach Valentine Run is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Feb. 9. Recreation Program Supervisor Katie Ryan said there was no rain in the forecast and crisp weather would benefit runners. Beginning with the 5k race at 8 a.m., the route takes runners from Wrightsville Beach Park east on Highway 74 (Salisbury Street) around the Loop. Then, beginning at 9 a.m., the 10k route takes runners from Wrightsville Beach Park east on Highway 74 (Salisbury Street) where they will cross over to Pelican Drive just before the Kenan's Creek bridge. They will run west on Pelican, underneath the drawbridge to Marina Street, Short, Keel, and then Seacrest to Causeway Drive. They will continue east on Causeway Drive to Waynick Blvd., south on Waynick Blvd. to a point between E. Snyder and Sea Shore Streets where the runners will turn around at the halfway point and run the reverse route to return to Wrightsville Beach Park where they will finish the race. Double Trouble 15k participants run both races. Highway 74 (Salisbury Street) will be closed to vehicular traffic from 7:45 am to approximately 10:30 am. The town asks residents, visitors, business owners and their staff to be aware of the activity and to use caution. Police officers will provide traffic control where necessary. This event benefits the Town of Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Department.
Friday
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Wilmington’s top MC leads a showcase of all-star hip hop talent
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FRI J Sales & Co.
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SAT Wabi Sabi
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SUN Madonna Nash | Bloody Mary bar
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TUE Slick Mahoneys | $2 domestic beers, $3 well drinks
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WED Jarrett Raymond | Bluegrass Jam Session @ 7
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Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings present Family Matinees at Kenan Auditorium The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra is pleased to host four family matinees per year performed by the Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings. The final two performances for the 2018-19 season are on March 17th and May 5th. Both concerts are at 4:30 PM in Kenan Auditorium. Tickets for the March 17th concert are $6 and available at the door or by contacting the Kenan Auditorium Box Office at 910-9623500 or https://uncw.edu/arts/venues/kenan/ index.html. The annual Free Family Concert on May 5th features the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings. The 2018 Richard R Deas Young Artists Concerto Competition Junior Division Winner, pianist Douglas Han, will perform Mozart’s Concerto No. 1, 1st mvt, Allegro K. 37. General admission seating is FREE and tickets are available at the door.
Douglas Han, a 7th grader who attends Roland-Grise Middle School, has been studying piano for about 7 years. He has played recitals for the NCMTA and the Wilmington and UNCW Community Music Academy. In March 2018, he won the NCMTA regional and state competitions with Highest Honor, and played in the NCMTA regional and state Performance Festival Honors Recitals. Douglas’s primary teachers include Ms. Martha Hayes and Ms. Emily Morgan, and is currently under the tutelage of UNCW Faculty, Dr. Elizabeth Loparits. In near future, Douglas has plans to attend the UNCG summer music camp and may consider music as one of his areas of study in college. In school, Douglas also plays violin in orchestra while participating in the Battle of the Books and Mathcounts clubs. Outside of school, Douglas’s hobby is playing ice hockey for the Wilmington IceHawks Peewee travel team.
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February 7 - February 13, 2019
Lumina News — Your Coastal Community Newspaper since May 2002
Sports
Seahawks Open Road Trip With Dragons
UNCW softball picked third in CAA softball preseason poll
UNCW Sports The UNCW men's basketball team heads up to the mid-Atlantic region of the eastern seaboard this week for a pair of Colonial Athletic Association road contests against league upstarts Drexel and Delaware. The Seahawks (8-16, 4-7) kick off the road swing by battling the Dragons (11-13, 5-6) on Thursday night in Philadelphia in a rematch of a game claimed by UNCW, 97-83, on Jan. 12, 2019, at Trask Coliseum. Live Seahawk Digital Network (SDN) coverage of the UNCWDrexel contest begins at 6:45 p.m. with Mike Vaccaro, the "Voice of the Seahawks," on the call. Visit UNCWsports.com/SDN for live audio and video coverage. A radio broadcast of the game may be heard on 95.9 FM "The Breeze" | WKXB HD 2 – 95.9 FM and 99.9 HD2 and live stats are available at UNCWStats.com. UNCW will be trying to break out of a three-game skid, including a 104-95 defeat to James Madison in the annual homecoming game last Saturday at Trask Coliseum. "Each game, there's something a little different that hurts us," said
UNCW Sports
C.B. McGrath, UNCW's second-year head coach. "All in all, we just have to get better and get more consistent. We need to build the habits back up that we had early on. We've gotten back to the basics this week." Senior forward Devontae Cacok (Alpharetta HS/Riverdale, Ga.) continues to enjoy an outstanding senior campaign. The talented Georgian is averaging a double-double of 15.7 points and 12.2 rebounds, with 18 double digit rebounding games in 2018-19. He has recorded a doubledouble in all 11 conference games this season. Cacok ranks first in the nation in double-doubles (18), first in total rebounds (292) and third in rebounds
per game (12.2). Teammate Kai Toews stands second in assists with 7.8 dimes each contest from his playmaking spot. Junior forward Jeantal Cylla (13.6 ppg, 4.5 rpg) and sophomore guard Ty Gadsden (11.5 ppg, 2.5 apg) give the Seahawks two other offensive options in the lineup. The improved Dragons, averaging 77.2 ppg, feature all five starters in double figures. Troy Harper (15.9 ppg, 2.9 rpg), Alihan Demir (13.9 ppg, 6.8 rpg), Trevor John (12.3 ppg, 2.5 rpg), Camren Wynter (10.6 ppg, 4.8 rpg) and James Butler (10.0 ppg, 7.9 rpg) account for the lion's share of Coach Zach Spiker's attack.
The UNCW softball team has been picked to finish third in the 2019 Colonial Athletic Association race, according to a vote of the league’s head coaches. James Madison, which has reached the NCAA Tournament the last six years, was picked to capture its fourth CAA title in the last five years after receiving all seven possible first-place votes. Charleston earned the other first-place vote and finished second in the voting. The Seahawks received third place in the poll, followed by defending CAA champion Hofstra, Towson, Elon, Delaware and Drexel. Led by junior Dominique Travers, the Seahawks return 18 letter winners from last year’s team that reached the CAA Tournament. Travers, a Second-Team All-CAA performer, paced the team with a .302 batting average and seven
home runs. Senior Haley Lenderman and junior Rylee Pate return to anchor the Seahawks’ pitching staff. Lenderman authored a 2.78 earned run average while appearing in a team-high 29 games. Pate, meanwhile, fashioned a 6-8 record with a 3.62 earned run average in 69.2 innings. UNCW opens the 2019 season on Friday, Feb. 8, by facing UNCG and No. 1 Florida State at the Joanne Graf Classic in Tallahassee, Fla. Season tickets for the 2019 campaign may be purchased by calling the UNCW Athletics Ticket Office at 800808-UNCW or by visiting UNCWSports.com/BuyTickets. 2019 Colonial Athletic Association Softball Coaches Predicted Order of Finish 1. James Madison – 49 points (7 first-place votes) 2. College of Charleston – 39 points (1 first-place vote) 3. UNCW – 33 points T-4. Hofstra – 28 points
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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 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT
qualified as Executor of the Estate of Lloyd Curtis Cliff (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 9th day of May 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 7th day of February 2019. Jeffrey Cliff, Executor 133 High Bridge Road Summerville, SC 29485 February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019
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CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK
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CHARLES D. MEIER, Executor Estate of PHYLLIS HAAR MEIER, Deceased P. O. Drawer 2088 Wilmington, NC 28402-2088
In the Matter of the Estate of PHYLLIS HAAR MEIER, Deceased CHARLES D. MEIER, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of PHYLLIS HAAR MEIER, deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit same to the said Charles D. Meier at the address set out below on or before May 8, 2019, or this Notice may be pleaded in bar of any payment or recovery
This the 31st day of January 2019.
January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 2019 ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER The undersigned, Rita Ritchie Wolfe, having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Kenneth Miles Ritchie,
deceased, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned, c/o John P. Edwards, Jr., Attorney for the Estate, on or before the 6th day of May, 2019, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their right to recover. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 31st day of January, 2019. Rita Ritchie Wolfe, Executrix of the Estate of Kenneth Miles Ritchie, Deceased c/o John P. Edwards, Jr. Attorney at Law Post Office Drawer 120 Mount Olive, North Carolina 28365-0120 Telephone: (919) 635-9007 January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 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.
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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
FOR SALE Boston Whaler 17 Montauk 1991, with 90 HP Yamaha 2003 and trailer. Docked in water at Seapath Yacht Club. Call Dell Hocutt (910) 509-9490.
FOR SALE Boston/Steinway Baby Grand Player Piano, CD & Floppy Disc, mahogany. $10,000.00. (910) 796-8174.
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.