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this week magazine
Volume 40 Issue 6 • 2|7|19 - 2|13|19
Art from the Heart
judge chosen
FEATURED PHOTO
Volume 40 Issue 6 • 2|7|19 - 2|13|19
3 COVER STORY
The Arts Council of Carteret County announced
Eric McRay of Raleigh will judge the council’s 29th A full moon shines over Beaufort in this photograph taken in
annual Art from the Heart art show. late December by Kandy Antwine. The next chance to see a full
moon is Tuesday, Feb. 19. To see your photograph in this space,
email it and a short caption to megan.soult@thenewstimes.com,
4 MOVIE REVIEW share it with us on our This Week Magazine social media feeds or
mail hard copies with a postage-paid envelope if you would like
the photograph returned to you.
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias covers a lot in his “One
Show Fits All” comedy routine, which is also a cele-
bration for him of 20 years as a working comedian. ON THE COVER: FEATURE: A painting by Eric McRay of
Raleigh features a jazz musician. TOP: Mr. McRay has been chosen
5 RECIPES to judge this year’s Art from the Heart show. (Contributed photos)
One of the most beneficial ways to energize
yourself each morning is by fueling your body
with the proper nutrients, including protein.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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4206 Bridges St., Morehead City, N.C. 28557.
6 AROUND TOWN EDITOR:
Megan Soult
Come to the Beaufort Historic Site to enjoy
the largest open house of the year at the megan.soult@thenewstimes.com
Valentine Party annual membership drive. PHOTOGRAPHY:
Dylan Ray
dylan@thenewstimes.com
7 EDUCATIONAL GRAPHICS:
Megan Lewis
The Carteret County Master Gardener megan@thenewstimes.com
Volunteer Association will offer its annual free ADVERTISING:
program Wednesday, Feb. 13. Kim Moseley
kim@thenewstimes.com
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A crowd socializes and admires art during a previous Art from the Heart show. This year’s event, which will be judged by Eric McRay of Raleigh, is set to start Friday, Feb. 22
in the unit between Big Lots and Tractor Supply Co. at Morehead Plaza in Morehead City. (Dylan Ray photo)
�ouncil announces judge for Art from the Heart
The Arts Council of Carteret Last year, the council award- Carolina and has been exhibit- Carolina and others. Some of his collectors
County announced professional ed a total of $6,600 to partici- ing since 1987. As a guest on a recent pod- include the American Tobacco
artist, studio owner and arts pating artists who won recogni- In November 1998, he was cast, Mr. McRay described art Campus, North Carolina Central
educator Eric McRay of Raleigh tion for their work. juried into Raleigh’s Artspace. as “a mirror of the human expe- University Art Museum, Duke
will judge the council’s 29th At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, Since opening his Artspace stu- rience. University Medical Center, Duke
annual Art from the Heart art Mr. McRay will conduct a walk dio in downtown Raleigh, Mr. “It can’t be blueprinted for a Health Raleigh Hospital, N.C.
show in mid-February. through of the show, offering McRay has served in the offic- factory assembly line,” he said. State University, SAS Institute,
Art from the Heart will be critique and commentary relat- es of vice president and pres- “It’s about the person holding UNC-Chapel Hill and Western
presented in Morehead City at ing to the artwork displayed and ident of the Artspace Artists the brush. It’s about authentic- Wake Hospital, as well as pri-
the Morehead Plaza from Friday, his professional career. Association, as well as served ity.” vate collectors locally, nationally
Feb. 22 until Thursday, March Tickets to the walk through are on Artspace’s board of directors Mr. McRay’s artistic career and internationally.
14 in the unit between Big Lots $10 per person. Artists may sign and executive committee. has been featured on TV and Mr. McRay also participated
and Tractor Supply Co. up for the session at AFH regis- Mr. McRay is a seasoned art- radio programs, and in numer- in the Art in Embassies Program,
A multi-county show, Art tration. Members of the public ist with a keen eye, according to ous newspapers, magazines and which displayed his works in the
from the Heart is an exhibit who would like to participate the release. Using his extensive websites, such as in Fortune U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen,
and sale of original artworks should contact the arts council juror experience, he has juried Small Business, Art Business Denmark.
created by artists of all levels of or purchase a ticket at the door many art exhibitions, judged News, Our State magazine and To view selections of Mr.
expertise. just prior to the session. competitions, art auctions and Southern Living magazine. McRay’s work and see his com-
According to a press release, Mr. McRay received a grant proposals, which include The News & Observer named plete bio, visit his website,
the show is one of the largest Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Artspace Artists Association him one of the “Artists to EricMcRay.com.
of its kind presented annually in the Maryland Institute College Standards Committee, Works Watch.” Numerous times he has Artists interested in partici-
eastern North Carolina. of Art, where he earned a four- of Heart Art Auction, the been listed among the “Best pating in Art from the Heart can
Mr. McRay will judge the year scholarship for his artistic Beaufort County Arts Council, Local Artist” by Metro Magazine locate rules for entry, entry forms
show, and the council will pres- talent. the Durham Arts Council, the and listed as the “Favorite Local and a complete calendar for the
ent awards of excellence to art- A native of Washington, D.C., Visual Art Exchange, Scholastic Artist” by Triangle Downtowner show at the council’s website,
ists he selects for merit. Mr. McRay moved to North Art Awards for Eastern North Magazine. artscouncilcarteret.org.
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“Glass” ................................................. rated PG-13
“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” .... rated PG
“What Men Want” .......................................rated R
“Cold Pursuit” ..............................................rated R
Leaving Thursday, Feb. 7
“The Upside” ....................................... rated PG-13
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”........ rated PG
“Serenity”.....................................................rated R
“Second Act”........................................ rated PG-13
Leaving Wednesday, Feb. 13
“Green Book” ...................................... rated PG-13
Coming Wednesday, Feb. 13 Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias greets the crowd at the start of his 2019 comedy show “One Show Fits
“Alita: Battle Angel”............................ rated PG-13 All.” (Netflix photo)
“Isn’t It Romantic” .............................. rated PG-13
“Happy Death Day 2U” ....................... rated PG-13
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Matinee: $8.25 for adults, military and seniors, $7.25 BY MEGAN LEWIS less relatable than they used to friendships with one another,”
for children. Regular showings: $9.75 for adults, be, but that hasn’t stopped his he says. “It’s all in our delivery.”
TWM fans from appreciating his jokes. And so, he delivers his typi-
$8.75 for military and seniors, $8.25 for children. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias’ com-
Fans get a peek through his cal honest performance with just
Visit emeraldplantationcinema.com for more info and tickets. edy special this year opens on
new acts into the world of a enough bite and a sprinkle of tact.
a stage replete with shadows
famous person, and this show is So, for 2019, Mr. Iglesias earns
“Glass” ................................................. rated PG-13 of palm trees, but no skimpy
no different as he tells humor- his Chris Rock-given title “King of
performances were allowed on
“Green Book” ...................................... rated PG-13 this beach. ous stories about Fluffy getting the Mexicans.”
“The Kid Who Would Be King”............... rated PG Mr. Iglesias covers a lot of puffy with Snoop Dogg, about If there’s any doubt, just watch
“The Upside” ....................................... rated PG-13 territory in his “One Show Fits sneaking in backstage to geek until the end as an arena of peo-
Leaving Thursday, Feb. 7 All,” which is also a celebration out over seeing Chris Rock and ple there to watch a comedian
for him of 20 years working as a about getting to take his mother become an arena of concertgo-
“Glass” ................................................. rated PG-13
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stand-up comedian. to meet “Mexican Elvis” Vicente ers, finishing the words to his
Coming Friday, Feb. 8 He’s made a name for himself Fernandez. jokes like they’re songs – like the
with his honest, self-deprecating Of course, he remains down- jokes are “the Mexican version
“Alita: Battle Angel”............................ rated PG-13 to-earth thanks to the blasé atti- of ‘Freebird.’”
“Isn’t It Romantic” .............................. rated PG-13 style combined with his robust
repertoire of impressions and tude of his wife and his adopted The only outright lie in this
“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” .... rated PG sound effects. son, Frankie. show is its title. This show is not
Audiences who have followed Audiences also get to relate fit for children. There is some
him through previous shows like to plenty of mortifying stories profanity, along with jokes about
“Hot and Fluffy” in 2007 or “I’m about his son, and since it’s drinking, drugs and other adult
ATLANTIC STATION: Fluffy, the stories are likely true. topics. Parents should probably
Sorry for What I Said When I
1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach Was Hungry” in 2016 (both also Of course, Mr. Iglesias doesn’t give it a watch and decide for
252-247-7016 available on Netflix) will recog- stop there. themselves whether to share it
Matinee: $8.25 for adults, military and seniors, $7.25 nize some of that style carried He’s never afraid to take a with their little ones.
through in this show. true story and use it to tell his This special runs 1 hour and
for children. Regular showings: $9.75 for adults, truth: from what he feels is good
As he has become increas- 30 minutes long and is rated
$8.75 for military and seniors, $8.25 for children. ingly entrenched as a celebrity parenting to how he feels about TV-14.
Visit atlanticstationcinema.com for more info and tickets. in the comedy world, his jokes a certain wall that has been Two and a half stars out of
have not stopped circling around causing a lot of consternation four.
his experiences. recently.
Theater currently closed due to damage from What has changed is what “Just because you have a dif-
Hurricane Florence. those experiences have entailed. ference of opinion doesn’t mean
So, some parts of his act may be that you can’t have … incredible
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thisweek �hare some lo�e during BHA Valentine e�ent
Come to the Beaufort
Historic Site to enjoy the larg-
est open house of the year
at the Valentine Party annual
membership drive from 2-4
p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10.
“This year the annual mem-
bership drive will celebrate the
community spirit that has been
so evident in the aftermath of
Hurricane Florence,” organizers
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said in a press release. “All are
welcome to enjoy the hospital-
ity of the Beaufort Historical
Association, tour the meticu-
lously-restored historic build-
ings, and learn more about the
special coastal heritage of our
area.”
Those who attend will be
able to enjoy all of the culi-
nary offerings in the buildings
including, an oyster roast at
the schoolmaster’s cottage,
beer and pizza in the old jail,
hot-mulled cider in the Leffer’s
Cottage and the olive oil tast-
ing in the Carteret County
Courthouse of 1796.
After indulging in food and
drink, make sure to stop at the
Mattie King Davis Art Gallery,
where two artists, Vicki Mann
and Brook Penick, are being
featured.
These artists are now fea-
tured for the first time in
Carteret County’s oldest art
gallery, located on the grounds
of the Beaufort Historic Site.
Be sure to RSVP and bring
friends, coworkers and neigh-
bors who have an interest in
Beaufort, history or the many
activities and social events
that are held in association
with the nonprofit organiza-
tion throughout the year.
There is a wide range of
giving levels starting as low
as $25 for students and
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senior citizens. Membership Memberships can be pur- Attendees at a previous Beaufort Historical Association Valentine Party membership drive pause during
not only provides tax ben- chased online at beauforthis- the events of the day to take photos. This year’s event will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 at the
efits associated with donating toricsite.org. For more infor-
to a nonprofit, but also the mation about the Valentine Beaufort Historic Site. (Contributed photo)
knowledge that you are help- Party, check online, stop by the
ing to preserve the history of Welcome Center at 130 Turner
Beaufort. St. or call 252-728-5225.
Boating club to offer engine
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America’s Boating Club invites systems (propellers), steering sys- select “Boater Education” and
the public to attend a boat engine tems and engine controls, as well scroll down to the “engine main-
New Used, Antiques, Consignment, maintenance course. as solutions to problems that can tenance course,” then click on
Handcrafted Items & Local Artists • Estate Sales Services Available The class will meet from 6 to 8 occur while afloat and away from “Description.”
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 in Carteret a repair facility. Those who wish to register for
COME CHECK OUT OUR NEW YEAR SALES! Health Care’s Meeting Room 4
and continue each Thursday night
The course includes in-class
exercises, developing skills
the course can do so online by
clicking the “Cost” column. This
through April 18. through hands-on practice and will take students directly to an
4636-A Arendell St. • Morehead City • Phone 252-222-0342 The course will cover basic learning. For a complete course online registration form, which is
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10-5pm
mechanical systems such as drive description, go to abc-cc.org and due Thursday, Feb. 7.
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Carteret County Master Gardener Volunteer Association members work with plants during a previous event. Heather Kelejian will present on ability gardening Wednesday, Feb. 13
during the association’s annual free public program. (Contributed photo)
Program to focus on accessible gardening
The Carteret County Master light refreshments. Ms. Kelejian is a North Carolina Ms. Kelejian’s career in thera-
Gardener Volunteer Association Heather Kelejian, executive native who has made her home peutic gardening began at the
will offer its annual free program director of the Ability Garden in Wilmington for the last 25 Ability Garden as a master gar-
Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Crystal in Wilmington, will present the years. dener volunteer in 2004.
Coast Civic Center in Morehead program on accessible garden- She has a degree in English She is a member of the
City. ing for older adults, people with from UNC-Chapel Hill and has Carolinas Horticultural Therapy
The program on ability garden- limited mobility and all garden- pursued graduate studies in ger- Network, the Blue Ribbon Health
ing will begin at 10 a.m. Doors will ers wanting more manageable ontology and public administra- and Wellness Committee and the
open at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and gardens with less maintenance. tion. Canines for Service board. KELEJIAN
Libraries participate in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program
Families are invited to join the Kindergarten program is a nation- night, families can reach the research shows that the most reli- an early age can help close the
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten wide challenge that encourages 1,000-book goal in three years able predictor of school success is vocabulary gap and prepare chil-
program at Western Carteret and parents and caregivers to regu- and provide their children essen- being read to during early child-
dren to enter kindergarten with
Newport public libraries. larly read aloud to their children. tial early literacy skills. hood.
The 1,000 Books Before By reading just one book a According to a press release, “Reading to children from BOOKS | CONTINUED ON 11
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SUDOKU Calendar deadline is two weeks prior to the start date of the event. Send an email that includes the event
time, date, location including address, admission price and contact information to
megan.soult@thenewstimes.com.
Here’s How It Works:
Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken Event placement on a specific date beauforthistoricsite.org. Community College in Morehead
down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers is not guaranteed, as events run City. The films will be held at 7:30
1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each as space is available. Find the full OPEN STUDIO WITH MODEL 1-4 p.m. in Josyln Hall, while the din-
calendar online at carolinacoas- p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 at Bailey ners will be at 6 p.m. in the Crystal
number can appear only once in each row, column and
tonline.com by hovering the point- Studio Art School. The cost is Coast Civic Center. Other film dates
box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers er over TWM and choosing the $15 a session. For more informa- are Thursday-Friday, Feb. 21-22,
will appear by using the numeric clues already provided “Calendar” option, or on a mobile tion, call 252-723-3258 or email “The Concert” and “My Afternoon
in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it device, choose “Calendar” from irene@irenebailey.com. with Margueritte,” Thursday-
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gets to solve the puzzle! the drop-down menu. To have an Friday, March 21-22. Dinner cater-
event added, email information to Food and Drink ers will be announced. Each dinner
megan.soult@thenewstimes.com. will feature cuisine of the region or
FRIDAY WITH RODNEY 11:30 country.
Kids and Family a.m. Friday, Feb. 15 at the History
Museum of Carteret County, Events
BEAUFORT LITTLE LEAGUE SPRING 1008 Arendell St., Morehead City.
BASEBALL SIGNUPS There will be Rodney Kemp will discuss the lan- $5 MASQUERADE JEWELRY AND
weekday practices and games. The guage of Carteret County. Have you ACCESSORIES SALE 7 a.m. to 4
signups are for children ages 4-12. ever been “mommicked?” What is p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 in Carteret
For more information and to regis- a scrape? Why do native speak- Health Care’s Meeting Room 1 by
ter, visit beaufortlittleleague.org/. ing residents of Carteret County the rotunda. Proceeds will benefit
talk the way they do? This will be patient care at CHC. The event is
CAMP ALL YEAR AT CAMP the study of our cultural language sponsored by the Gift Gallery.
ALBEMARLE Camp All Year is with some interesting angles.
available for kindergarten through Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. The THIRD ANNUAL FUR BALL OF
fifth-grade students. Drop off will cost of the program and lunch is THE CRYSTAL COAST 6-10 p.m.
begin at 7:30 a.m. for full days and $13 for Carteret County Historical Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Crystal
11:30 a.m. for half days. with pick Society members and $16 for gen- Coast Civic Center in Morehead
up beginning at 3:30 p.m. Special eral admission. The program only City. This event supports Austin
arrangements may be made for starts at noon and is free for his- Veterinary Outreach and Rescue.
children needing to be picked up torical society members and $8.50 This is a great opportunity to cele-
later. Lunch will be provided for for general admission. Call 252- brate Valentine’s Day and support
PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWERS full-day programs, and snacks will 247-7533, ext. 1, before 4 p.m. a good cause. There will be music,
be available every day. Programs Thursday, Feb. 14 to make reserva- a silent auction, photo booth and
will be held on the following dates: tions or stop by the museum. raffle prizes. Dress is semi-formal.
Level: Intermediate Half days – Monday, Feb. 18, Meet the adoptable dogs who will
Friday, March 8 and Friday, April BHA VALENTINE DINNERS 7 p.m. walk the red carpet. Tickets, which
19. Spring Break is Monday-Friday, Thursday-Friday, Feb. 14-15 at the include drinks and buffet dinner,
April 22-26. The cost for individual Inn on Turner. Back by popular are $50 and can be purchased
days is $70 for full days and $30 demand, the BHA has partnered online at eventbrite.com or by call-
for half days. Spring Break week is with Kim Bell and Jonathan Haas ing 252-732-5936.For more infor-
$300. If you wish to sign your child to benefit the BHA with two pri- mation, visit the Facebook page at
up for all dates, you may do so at vate dinners perfectly paired with CCFurball.
a special rate of $800. To register, delicious wine. Each dinner has
go to campalbemarle.org and click very limited seating at a cost of BHA ANNUAL VALENTINE PARTY
on the “Register Now” button. For $80 per person. To find out more 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 at the
more information about the pro- about the dinner, to make reser- Beaufort Historic Site. All are
gram, payment options or camp- vations or for more information, invited to see what the Beaufort
ership opportunities, contact Sam contact the BHA’s office at 252- Historical Association is about
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Stone at sam@campalbemarle. 728-5225. while enjoying food and drinks
org or call the office at 252-726- throughout the buildings and
4848. EMPTY BOWLS 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. grounds of the Beaufort Historic
Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the Crystal Site. This party is for current and
Art Coast Civic Center in Morehead prospective members to see how
City. Ticket holders may choose a the BHA uses membership dollars
VICKI MANN AND BROOK PENICK handmade pottery creation and to preserve and promote the rich
ART DISPLAY 2-4 p.m. Sunday, two soups. Tickets are $20 and can cultural heritage of Beaufort and
Feb. 10 at the Mattie King Davis be purchased at Hope Mission in Carteret County. For more infor-
Art Gallery in Beaufort. The show Morehead City. In January, tickets mation, contact the BHA at 252-
will be in conjunction with the will also be sold at Pet Provisions 728-5225, stop by the Welcome
Beaufort Historical Association’s on Turner Street in Beaufort, Webb Center located at 130 Turner St. or
Annual Valentine Party. The art- Memorial Library in Morehead City visit beauforthistoricsite.org.
ists’ work will be in the Mattie King and Cape Carteret Aquatic Center
Davis Art Gallery through March. on Taylor Notion Road. Early tick- LET’S TALK ABOUT IT! 7-8:45 p.m.
To see more of the artists’ portfoli- et purchases are recommended. alternate Mondays at the County
Editor’s Note: os, visit beauforthistoricsite.org or Proceeds benefit Hope Mission Public Library in Beaufort. The five-
Sudoku puzzles and answers are published in the the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery’s and Martha’s Mission Cupboard. part discussion series is free and
Facebook page. For more informa- For details, call 252-240-2359. open to the public and focuses on
next edition of twm. tion, contact the BHA at 252-728- “Affirming Aging.” The schedule is:
5225, stop by the Welcome Center INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES
located at 130 Turner St. or visit started in January at Carteret CALENDAR | CONTINUED ON 9
CALENDAR | FROM PAGE 8 WEST CARTERET HIGH SCHOOL good location to see several bird
NIGHTLIFE CALENDAR
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CLASS OF 1973 REUNION 6 p.m. species – from the ones that hide
Monday, Feb. 11, Sarah Gruen’s to midnight Saturday, Feb. 16 at in the woods to those that swim
Water for Elephants, with guest the Elks Lodge in Morehead City. our waters. Participants will meet Morehead City
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scholar Rebecca Godwin; Monday, For more information, call Paula at the Visitor Center. There is a SHUCKIN SHACK OYSTER BAR: Live music from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays
Feb. 25, Margaret Laurence’s The Styron Griffin at 910-850-7031. limited supply of binoculars and featuring local musicians each week.
field guides to use. Bring your
Stone Angel, with guest scholar
Sue Ross; and Monday, March Local heritage own if you have them. Call 910- Bogue
11, Wendell Berry’s The Memory 326-4881 for more information.
ASTRONOMY 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. LOGAN’S AT CAROLINA HOME AND GARDEN: Old Smoke 6:30-9:30
of Old Jack, with guest scholar p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7; Hank Barbee 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8;
Rebecca Godwin. This project is 8 at Fort Macon State Park in WINTER SURVIVAL 10 a.m.
Atlantic Beach. Meet at the bath- 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14; Cecil Gillikin 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday,
made possible by a grant from Monday, Feb. 18 at Hammocks
house to view space through a Feb. 15; Justin Castellano 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21; Joey &
the N.C. Humanities Council, Beach State Park in Swansboro.
Mason 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22; and Will Baker 6:30-9:30 p.m.
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the state affiliate of the National telescope and learn more about Some animals migrate to warm-
our universe. er climates for the winter and Thursday, Feb. 28.
Endowment for the Humanities,
in partnership with the North some stay in the same place in
SCATS AND TRACKS 2 p.m. the colder months. Come out to Atlantic Beach
Carolina Center for the Book, a AMOS MOSQUITO’S: Karaoke 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays.
program of the State Library of Saturday, Feb. 9 at Hammocks the park and hear about some of
North Carolina. The Friends of Beach State Park in Swansboro. the unique adaptations animals
Join a ranger to learn about some have to survive this time of the CRYSTAL COAST BREWING CO.: Team Trivia is at 7:30 p.m.
Carteret County Public Library Wednesdays. A special delivery menu will be available on trivia nights
of the more common animal year. For more information, call
provide matching funds for the from Roma’s Pizza; 30 Second Rocks Music Trivia is at 7:30 p.m. every
tracks and scat that can be found 910-326-4881.
“Let’s Talk About It!” series. Thursday. This is free to play and there will be prizes.
in coastal North Carolina. Using
BHA LITERARY LUNCH AND LEARN
guidebooks and good old “boots Education
on the ground,” participants will Beaufort
WITH KRISTINA MCMORRIS noon CRU WINE BAR: Big and Richard 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8; Into the Fog
investigate what visitors are here FORT TOUR GUIDES NEEDED AT
to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9; Valentine’s Love Song Open Mic 8 p.m.
as they explore along the half- FORT MACON STATE PARK 9:30
Clawson’s Restaurant in Beaufort. mile nature trail. Dress appropri- Tuesday, Feb. 12; Dick Knight 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22; and The Greatest
a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Feb. 12,
This event will be an opportunity ately for the weather. For more Show in Beaufort 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23.
19 and 26 at Fort Macon Park
to meet Kristina McMorris, New information, call 910-326-4881. barracks, across the road from
York Times Top 20 and USA Today BACKSTREET PUB: Beaufort Beach Party with LITZ 6:30 p.m.
the Coast Guard Station entrance.
bestselling author, discussing her COASTAL CRAFTS SERIES 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13; and BBP 5 p.m. Friday, March 8.
Those at the fort are searching for
new novel, Sold on a Monday. Sunday, Feb. 10 at Hammocks fort tour guides, volunteers for
A three-course, family-style lun- Beach State Park in Swansboro. the Coastal Education and Visitors RIBEYES: Morris Willis 6 p.m. Tuesdays.
cheon at Clawson’s will be held Each month come out to the Center, and for park nature
in their third floor dining area. park and learn about some of guides. Training consists of three Emerald Isle
Tickets are $30 and are limited. the unique beach findings and half-day sessions. Guides give SALT: Pistol Hill 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7; All My Rowdy Friends
Reserve a spot by calling 252- what crafty ways can be applied informational tours of the fort, 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8; The One and Only Ultimate Hank Williams
728-5225 or by stopping by the with them. Participants will get a and work in the Visitors Center Jr. Tribute Show 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8; Steel Shot 9:30 p.m. Friday,
Beaufort Historic Site Welcome chance to build their own craft to consists of manning the informa- Feb. 15; Maddie Rean 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22; and Of Good Nature/
Center at 130 Turner St. take home. This month’s craft is a tion desk, roaming the exhibits The Elovaters 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23.
cockle cup flower pot. Registration and aiding visitors. Nature guides
CARTERET COUNTY MASTER is required by calling the park will work around the parks envi-
GARDNER VOLUNTEER office at 910-326-4881. ronment and train with the park
ASSOCIATION ANNUAL
PROGRAM 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 13 at the Crystal Coast Civic
BIRD HIKE 9 a.m. Monday, Feb.
rangers. All work is scheduled to
meet your availability. Coffee and
AREA SPORTS CALENDAR
11 at Fort Macon State Park in donuts will be served from 9-9:30
Center in Morehead City. The Friday, Feb. 8
Atlantic Beach. Meet at the Visitor a.m. For guide information, call High School Basketball
doors will open at 9:30 a.m. for Center and take a leisurely hike to John Rhodes at 252-393-7313 or Varsity Girls: Croatan at Richlands ...............................7 p.m.
coffee and light refreshments. identify birds native to the area. email croatan2@aol.com with the Varsity Boys: Croatan at Richlands......................... 8:30 p.m.
The program is Ability Gardening. subject “Guides.” For volunteer Varsity Girls: East Carteret at Heide Trask ..................6 p.m.
Heather Kelejian, executive PARK UPDATE 10 a.m. Monday, and nature guide information, Varsity Boys: East Carteret at Heide Trask ............ 7:30 p.m.
director of the Ability Garden in Feb. 11 at Hammocks Beach State contact Ranger Paul Branch by Varsity Girls: West Carteret at White Oak ..................6 p.m.
Wilmington, will present the pro- Park in Swansboro. Come out to Varsity Boys: West Carteret at White Oak ............ 7:30 p.m.
email at at paul.branch@ncdenr. High School Wrestling
gram on accessible gardening for the Visitor Center to hear about gov or contact the park office
older adults, people with limited Individual Regionals
post-hurricane conditions and at 252-726-3775. If you’d like to 1A East Regional: East Carteret at Rosewood..............TBA
mobility and all gardeners want- information regarding park opera- be a guide, but can’t make the 2A East Regional: Croatan hosting ................................TBA
ing more manageable gardens tions for this year. Staff will give February training dates, please 3A East Regional: West Carteret, Swansboro at .................
with less maintenance. updates on the reconstruction contact Mr. Rhodes by phone or Cleveland..........................................................................TBA
process for the 2019 season. For email with the subject: “Guides High School Swimming
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD more information, call 910-326- State Championships in Cary
for other training plans.” 3A: West Carteret, Swansboro at Triangle Aquatic ...........
DRIVE 2-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 4881.
at the Emerald Isle Parks and Fitness Center .....................................................................................TBA
High School Indoor Track and Field
Recreation Community Center, MUSKET FIRING State Championships
203 Leisure Lane, Emerald Isle. DEMONSTRATION 10 a.m. ADULT DANCE HIP HOP CLASS 3A: West Carteret, Swansboro in Winston-Salem .......TBA
Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Fort Macon 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays start- Saturday, Feb. 9
‘HEART MATTERS’ OPEN HOUSE State Park in Atlantic Beach. Learn ing Feb. 13 at the Morehead City High School Wrestling
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. about a Civil War-era musket’s Parks and Recreation Center, 1600 Individual Regionals
1A East Regional: East Carteret at Rosewood..............TBA
16 at the Down East/Beaufort history, loading procedures and Fisher St., Morehead City. The class 2A East Regional: Croatan hosting ................................TBA
Center for Women’s Ministry, firing. Meet in the fort. will be a fun dance workout great 3A East Regional: West Carteret, Swansboro at Cleveland
407 Live Oak St., Unit No. 5, for all ages and levels. No experi- ..........................................................................................TBA
Beaufort. Come have something GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT ence is required. Bring a bottle High School Swimming
to eat, meet new friends and 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 at of water. There is a $5 drop-in State Championships in Cary
see what free services we offer, Hammocks Beach State Park in fee. Please contact Morehead City 2A: Croatan at Triangle Aquatic Center ........................TBA
including peer counseling, sup- High School Indoor Track and Field
Swansboro. Join a ranger in this Parks and Recreation Department State Championships
port groups and group Bible nationwide citizen-science project for more information at Victoria. 2A: Croatan in Winston-Salem ......................................TBA
studies. For more information, and count the birds for the GBBC. ward@moreheadcitync.org or
call 252-504-2441. Hammocks Beach State Park is a 252-726-5083, ext. 1. * Scheduled events subject to change• 10 Health Department launches
Reach Out and Read program
thisweek
Carteret Smart Start has books are the only children’s ness. This includes:
announced early literacy guid- books in their homes. By oper- • During the visit: Giving
ance will soon be a routine ating within the existing medi- every child 6 months through
part of regular pediatric well- cal infrastructure, Reach Out 5 years a new, developmen-
checkups at the County Health and Read can reach children tally and culturally appropriate
Department, as they become using books as the focal point children's book to take home
Carteret Smart Start’s new- of their visit to the doctor. and keep.
est medical clinic offering the During the well-checkup, • In the exam room: Speaking
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Reach Out and Read program. parents learn that reading with parents about the impor-
“We are excited to offer the aloud regularly with young chil- tance of reading aloud to their
Reach Out and Read Program dren is critical to their ability to young children every day and
to the children we serve here at start school ready to learn. offering age-appropriate tips
the Health Department. Story- Parents hear individually- and encouragement.
time and reading to children at tailored guidance about books • In the waiting room: Having
an early age is such an integral and readings, helping them displays, early literacy informa-
part of their overall develop- overcome any barriers to shar- tion and books to create a lit-
ment and preparedness for ing stories with children daily. eracy-rich environment.
school,” said Kim Davis, health Medical practitioners assure Reach Out and Read is a
department nursing direc- parents that they can instill in proven intervention that deliv-
tor, in a recent release. “We their child a love of books by ers results and is supported by
are proud to collaborate with developing a nurturing rela- at least 15 independently pub-
Carteret Smart Start in this tionship around storytime. lished studies.
effort to ensure the children in In this way, children associ- During the preschool years,
our county are school ready.” ate books with parental love children served by Reach Out
Reach Out and Read is a and attention. Thus, further and Read score three to six
national program that supports ensuring families have the tools months ahead of their non-
medical practitioners in their they need to read together at Reach Out and Read peers on
efforts to “prescribe” reading home and therefore fostering vocabulary tests.
to young children and families the language and literacy skills Furthermore, parents served
during well-child visits through children need to succeed in by Reach Out and Read are four
early literacy guidance. school. times more likely to read aloud
At each regular checkup The health department joins to their children at least three
from 6 months to 5 years of Carteret Smart Starts’ other Kristina McMorris will discuss her book Sold on Monday during a
times per week and returning
age, medical practitioners Reach Out and Read medical Reach Out and Read parents Lunch and Learn, hosted by the Beaufort Historical Association. The
trained in the National Reach clinics, Kids Rule Pediatrics are 95 percent more likely to event is set for noon Tuesday, Feb. 12. (Contributed photo)
Out and Read model use in- PA, Oceanside Pediatrics and use one of the recommended
depth knowledge, as well as
their expertise on child devel-
opment, to give parents guid-
Carteret Clinic for Adolescents
and Children, in preparing the
county’s youngest children to
reading strategies with their
children. BHA to host McMorris
ance about the importance of
reading aloud.
succeed.
Since 2014, the Reach Out
“Our partnership with
the Carteret County Health
Department will allow us to
at Lunch and Learn e�ent
At the same time, they pro- and Read program has distrib- have better access to children For the past several years, the of the Great
vide each child with a new, uted 18,895 books to children who do not have a medical Beaufort Historical Association Depression.
developmentally-appropriate across Carteret County. home,” Sherry Peel, execu- has been hosting guest speakers McMorris bril-
book to take home and keep. The health department will tive director of Carteret Smart for the popular Lunch and Learn liantly chron-
According to a release from utilize Reach Out and Read’s Start, said in the release. “Thus, series in February. icles the way
the organization, for many fam- three-part model to promote This year, the association in which a
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CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
ilies, the Reach Out and Read early literacy and school readi- is hosting best-selling author moment’s fate-
t e s
Kristina McMorris at noon ful choice can
i
Tuesday, Feb. 12 for a three- result in a life-
K
etc... course, family-style luncheon time of har-
at Clawson’s 1905 Restaurant & McMORRIS rowing con-
Pub on Front Street in Beaufort. sequences. A
Unlimited As part of her nationwide masterpiece
BE KIND TO YOUR FEATHERED FRIENDS! book tour, Ms. McMorris will that poignantly echoes universal
Kites of All Types make a presentation and answer themes of loss and redemption,
Windsocks Serving
Carteret
The Area’s Largest questions about her newest his- Sold on a Monday is both heart-
felt and heartbreaking.”
Klutz® Books County for torical novel, Sold on a Monday,
Award-Winning Games Over 30
Years
Selection of Feed & Seed at the literary event. Her book is available at the
Beaufort Historic Site Gift Shop.
According to a release from
Wooden Toys We Carry
the association, this acclaimed Ms. McMorris is a New York
Jigsaws 8-32,000 Pieces! Outdoor Decor, Feeders,
bestseller was inspired by an Times Top 20 and USA Today
Card Games Birdhouses, Bird Baths,
Music of the Spheres actual photograph that stunned bestselling author whose works
& More! Wind Chimes, Sloggers, the nation. are inspired by true personal
Commercial, Wedding and Event Tilley Hats & More! A New York Times review prais- and historical accounts.
Banners and Feather Rentals es the novel saying, “In Sold on a Her novels The Edge of Lost,
Monday, Kristina McMorris has
Located in Atlantic Station Shopping Center • 252-247-7011 • kitesandbirds.com written a vivid and original story,
The Pieces We Keep, Bridge of
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Joan H. Walker, master Walker Photography and Woof graphic craftsman degree from raphers at all stages in their She also represented the
photographer, photographic Tracks Photography - Equine the Professional Photographers careers – whether for improved U.S. in 2014 and 2016 as part
of America Jan. 21. photographic skills, post-pro- of the 18-member team for the
craftsman and certified profes- and Dog Imagery in Morehead
The photographic craftsman cessing tips, printing help, or World Photographic Cup com-
sional photographer of Joan H. City was awarded the photo- degree is awarded in recogni- business advice.” petition and received the 2017
tion of service in the photo- Ms. Walker frequently is and 2018 ASP State Elite award
graphic profession as an orator, questioned why she would help in Virginia and North Carolina,
author and mentor. the competition, but she said respectively.
Ms. Walker is one of only 73 she doesn’t see it that way. Ms. Walker owns Joan H.
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recipients in the U.S. to receive “I wish photographers would Walker Photography and Woof
the distinction this year. stop thinking of each other so Tracks Imagery - Equine and
“I think it’s really important much as ‘competition’ and do Dog Imagery, which moved
to give back to the others in more to raise each other up Jan. 1 to its new location at
John H. the photographic industry, par- to higher levels of skill, pro- 4459 Arendell St., No. 3, in
Walker was ticularly when you’ve reached fessionalism and business eth- Morehead City.
a certain level of accomplish- ics,” she said. “We can do this Her former studio was
recently ment or skill yourself,” Ms. through teaching, mentoring adversely affected by a brew-
awarded the Walker said in a recent press and helping each other. That’s ery fire in downtown Morehead
photographic release. why I do what I do. Because City in late December.
craftsman She recounted a few of the I feel like if I can help anyone “We were really sad to leave
degree from services she has performed from hitting some of the stum- our former location downtown,
in earning the photographic bling blocks I hit early on in my but we’re thrilled to be able
the rofessional craftsman degree. career, I’ve made their lives just to design this new space from
Photographers “I regularly teach in-depth a little better, and we are all a the floors up. It is going to be
of America. ‘master level’ classes to other little better for that.” gorgeous and really a state-of-
(Joan H. professional photographers Ms. Walker received the the-art shooting space for fine
to help them gain an edge master of photography degree art family portraiture – for my
Walker photo)
in today’s marketplace,” she from PPA in 2016, a profes- Joan H. Walker Photography
said. “I also write articles for sional certification awarded in studio, as well as fine art pet
Professional Photographer recognition of superior pho- portraiture for my Woof Tracks
Magazine, focusing on photog- tographic skill demonstrated studio,” she said.
raphers who are doing inno- through international photo- Ms. Walker’s studio is by
vative and exciting things in graphic competition, advanced appointment only, and she
the world of photography. And education and service to the hopes to be announcing a rib-
I routinely mentor photog- profession. bon cutting later in March.
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BY MEGAN SOULT long-distance marathon in June munity theater in Houston, “The Flood deals with the While they are out of the build-
2012. It was a 12-hour race. Texas, donated $1,092 to the emotions and happenings sur- ing, productions and other events
NEWS-TIMES Mr. Lyle is no stranger rais- local venue. rounding that event. During the are being held at Joslyn Hall and
Carteret Community Theatre ing money for area causes. He A letter from Company OnStage run of The Flood, we accept- the Crystal Coast Civic Center,
may still be closed due to dam- worked on constructing Carteret explained they were donating on ed donations for your theatre both on Carteret Community
age from Hurricane Florence, but Health Care’s expansion project a “pay it forward” basis. and also raffled Levee High College’s campus in Morehead
with the help of good Samaritans in Morehead City and chose to “Last year during Hurricane Apple Pies to raise money. City, and at other lcoations.
near and far, the building will be do a fundraiser run for the hos- Harvey, when we were maybe Many of our county residents “Plans are in the works for
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back in operation soon. pital. about 80% done with convert- and schools, as well as the vil- a dinner theater at the Crystal
“We are still going, kind of play- He participated in Crossing ing a church gymnasium into our lage of Valmeyer, were blessed Coast Country Club in Pine Knoll
ing things by ear,” said Carolyn Carteret, a marathon which had new home, we were hit with 15
Evans, Carteret Community with donations throughout the Shores,” Ms. Evans said.
him starting in Cedar Island and inches of water. Neither our land- ordeal that occurred in 1993. There will also be a capital
Theatre president. “We are finishing in Cedar Point. lords nor we had flood insurance,
down, but not out.” It’s our turn to give back, and campaign in the summer and
When the hurricane hit, Nick but thanks to volunteers in our MASC wants to share with you,” plenty of concerts. Members of
When Hurricane Florence Simpson with Thomas Simpson community and the surround-
blew ashore in September, the officials wrote. the theater are also working on a
Construction asked Mr. Lyle to ing areas and donations from According to Ms. Evans, once production of “Lion King Jr.”
theater took a massive hit. take a look at the damage done individuals and local businesses,
Florence wiped out the edge those at the community theater The summer production of
to the theater, and he knew he we were able to clean up, finish get back on their feet, they look “Oklahoma” will be performed
of the roof on one side of the had to do something. our build-out, and open our 40th
building, allowing the water from forward to their chance to help at West Carteret High School’s
“The place is gutted. I was like, season only two weeks later than others. auditorium if the theater is not
the storm to saturate the ceiling. ‘wow, well this is bad.’” planned. One donor was another
Sections of the ceiling collapsed While the community the- ready in time.
He was out running the trail community theatre – located in ater is undergoing repairs, the Those who are interested in
in the building and covered the at Fort Macon State Park and Biloxi, Mississippi. They didn’t
chairs in the auditorium, the roaming band of gypsies, as the keeping up with the theater’s
when he considered running the know us; we didn’t know them; theater troop call themselves, is progress are invited to attend
sound board and more. Tideland Ultra 24 and raising they had heard of our plight
Mold was also a problem. The moving forward and “acting up Carteret Community Theatre’s
money for the theater. through social media and ‘passed along the Crystal Coast.” annual membership meeting.
curtains were covered in spots, “Everyone loves the theater, a hat’ to their patrons and sent
and some of the ceilings in the So far, the biggest hold up on The meeting is at 7 p.m.
but people don’t think to donate us a very welcome donation. This
dressing rooms backstage were getting the theater back up and Wednesday, Feb. 20 at in Joslyn
to the theater,” he said. “There’s year we wanted to pay it for-
three different shades of green. running has been issues with the Hall.
so many other causes out there. ward, so we found you!”
The exterior took a hit, as well. roof. There will be a PowerPoint
What I’ve learned with all of these The company also donated an
Parts of the roof could be seen in races is if you do something crazy extra $130 they collected after According to Ms. Evans, those presentation, election of board
the parking lot across the street. and ostentatious like run across the first check was cut. at the theater are contacting members and a look at future
The facility’s three air condition- Carteret County or run 100 miles Ms. Evans was in Houston at roofing contractors and are hop- plans.
ing units were damaged during across the beach, run out on the time of the donation and she ing to get started later this month All members are encouraged
the storm and also found in the the Croatan Trail for 23 hours on was thrilled that she was able to or in March. to attend, as well as new mem-
parking lot. 1.3-mile loop, it catches people’s thank those at Company OnStage “Once we get started it will go bers and volunteers. Call 252-
The theater has been closed attention and then you can redi- in person. quickly,” Ms. Evans said. 726-6575 for more information.
to the public since the storm hit, rect them to the theater.” “It was such a serendipitous
and members of the community Mr. Lyle didn’t tell anyone event that I would be there pre-
stepped up to help the organiza- about his fundraising idea while cisely when it took place,” she
tion raise money for repairs.
Josh Lyle of Lyle Contracting
he started training, just in case
he wasn’t able to participate in
said.
Monroe Actors Stage Company START THE
Solutions PLLC decided to help the marathon. He said he needed in Waterloo, Ill., donated $1,000
the community theater by
fundraising during the Tideland
to train a certain number of miles
each week to successfully par-
to the theater, as well. They also
wanted to “pay it forward.”
NEW YEAR OFF
24 Ultra Marathon. The mara-
thon was Jan. 26 in the Croatan
ticipate.
“I was able to get two runs in
They reached out to New
Bern’s Civic Theatre, and Manager RIGHT WITH
CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
National Forest. a day several times a week. In the Angelina Doyle recommended
The trail went along the White
Oak River and its adjoining salt
marsh and forest, and Mr. Lyle’s
12 weeks from Nov. 3 on, I ran
540 miles. I felt trained up for it.”
Mr. Lyle said the marathon
Carteret Community Theatre as
a needy recipient.
In their letter to the theater,
BIG SAVINGS!
goal was to run 100 miles and was a long and hard process. the company said, “Monroe
raise $15,000 for the theatre. He made YouTube videos every Actors Stage Company, or MASC, Call today to receive
“I have this bad habit of doing 10 laps or 13 miles, showing his recently presented a production
runs to raise money,” Mr. Lyle progress. of The Flood by Peter Mills and
½ off a 6 month
said. “There were times, I will say, Cara Reichel as the first show News-Times home
It all started in 2010, he said, if I wasn’t raising funds for the of our 2018-2019 season. This
based off a New Year’s resolution
to hike more. He saw a flier for a
community theater, I would have
quit much sooner,” he said.
musical is based on the events
that happened in Monroe
delivery subscription!
fundraising hike for cystic fibrosis As of Feb. 7, Mr. Lyle was able County, Illinois (where MASC
and that was the beginning of
Mr. Lyle’s journey.
to collect $7,900 and based on
the pledges, he is expecting to
is located) during the flood on
the Mississippi River in 1993.
CALL TODAY BEFORE
After the hike, he started run-
ning more and more, completing
reach close to $11,000.
As well as Mr. Lyle’s contribu-
Valmeyer, Illinois – a village set
three miles from the river – was
TIME RUNS OUT!
his first marathon in 2011. tion, two out of state theater completely destroyed in the ’93
“I realized I liked these longer
runs. It’s sort of meditative for
companies have decided to help flood and crops throughout the 252-726-7081, ext. 258
the Carteret County outlet. area were washed away with the *New subscribers only
me. I could think more clearly.” Company OnStage, a small houses and buildings that were
He participated in his first Ultra volunteer-driven amateur com- on the farms.You can also read
