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F E AT U R E S 18 Spring Forth Candida Grogg shares the story of the roughest season in her life, and how praising through the pain enabled her to survive it.
19 Ask the Aquarium: Triggerfish There are some 40 known species of this bright and beautifully marked fish throughout the world’s oceans.
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ON THIS MONTH’S COVER Our cover eggs are naturally colored! Did you know some chickens lay eggs in pastel tones? Khristi Nunnally of Colored Egg Homestead raises a mixed flock of hens in Jacksonville. We’re looking forward to spring and an end to these cold snaps!
The Webb Library celebrates National Library week with reviews of three classic reads from author Judy Blume.
25 Talking About Fruit Trees Talking gardens! Have you considered adding a fruit tree to your home landscape? Enjoy the beauty and the fruits of your labor, too.
26 Will EI Ever Get A Pier? Emerald Isle hasn’t quit! The quest for its own pier continues. Dr. Bogus checks in on their journey.
30 Bringing World Class to Our Coast Crystal Coast Gymnastics announces a new coach: a former member of the Hungarian National Gymnastics Team! 26 DR. BOGUS wonders if Emerald Isle will ever get its concrete pier ...
37 NC AQUARIUM answers a few questions about the elusive, bold triggerfish.
The Regulars 8 Things to Do 19 Ask the Aquarium: Triggerfish 29 Watermark 31 OWLS: Red Fox 38 Parrot Heads 39 Hooked Up Fishing 40 Diving the Coast 41 Tides
31 OWLS: The Red Fox Although North Carolina state law does not allow the folks at Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter to rehabilitate foxes, they still admire them!
37 Talking Finance: Savings Why are we saving so much less than our parents and grandparents did, and how does that affect our future? A P R I L / M AY 2 0 1 4 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | 5
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EASTER HOLIDAY EVENTS APRIL 13
✪ Emerald Isle Easter Egg Hunt
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✪ EGG HUNTS take place all over Carteret County—in Emerald Isle, Swansboro, Beaufort and Morehead City. And the good news is, they’re all free! See our Easter event schedule.
[ NOON ] Easter egg hunts and festivities will take place at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation beginning at noon. Join the EI Bunny for festivities including sidewalk chalking, face painting, music and more. New this year, at 12:30 p.m. children between the ages of 9 and 12 will participate in our first Scavenger Egg Hunt! Scavenger hunt will take place around the Community Center grounds. Children should meet by the gymnasium doors no later than 12:30 p.m. to be assigned to a group and to receive all instructions. Easter treats for everyone, but there will be a grand prize for the first team to complete the hunt! At 1 p.m. the egg hunting whistle will be blown. There will be two age groups, 3 and under and 4 to 8. Egg hunters should bring their own basket and arrive prior to 12:45. Prizes will be awarded in each age group for the finders of the EI bunny’s prize eggs. The EI bunny will be on hand for photographs and to award the prizes. Everyone is invited! No registration is required.
ART | THEATRE APRIL 12
✪ Free Publick Day [ 9 AM–4 PM ] An old-fashioned flea market on the Beaufort Historic Site features vendors selling antiques and collectibles, art, crafts, handmade jewelry, books, food and much more. Vendor information is available for this fun spring event. For information call 252-728-5225 or visit beauforthistoricsite.org. APRIL 14–18
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[ 2 PM ] Swansboro Parks and Recreation invites you to join a free Easter Eggs-travaganza at the Swansboro Recreation Center, 830 Main Street Extension. Age categories for ages 3 and under, 4–7 and 8–12. Snacks and refreshments will be available. Don’t forget to bring your basket for egg gathering. APRIL 13
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✪ Easter Egg Hunt In Beaufort [ 11 AM ] At the Beaufort Historic Site on the 100 Block of Turner Street in Beaufort. Children ages seven and younger are welcome to join the fun. Prizes, refreshments and lots of eggs—it’s all free! Just bring a basket! Call 252-728-5225 for more information.
✪ PUBLICK DAY takes place on the Beaufort Historic Site from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 12. Enjoy arts, crafts, bargains, books, food and much more. For information call 252-728-5225.
and 9–12. No pets please. Following the Egg Hunt, bring the whole family to walk or run on the Rotary Park– O’Neal Field exercise trail. The 1-Mile Walk/Fun Run will begin at 10 a.m. This event promotes family wellness and pre-registration is not required. Each family that completes the circuit will receive a family prize pack. No pets please!
[ 7:30 AM–5:30 PM ] Swansboro Parks and Recreation is partnering with professional youth theater educator Penny Ames to offer a theater camp during spring break. Students will build a puppet stage, make their own puppets and perform a puppet show. Cost of the camp is $75. Pre-registration and payment is required by April 9. Call 910-326-2600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center, 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro. For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro.recdesk.com.
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✪ Easter Egg Hunt & 1-Mile Family Walk/Fun Run [ 9:30 AM | 10 AM ] The Annual Easter Egg Hunt takes place at 9:30 a.m. at Rotary Park, 2200 Mayberry Loop Road, Morehead City. The egg hunt activity areas are divided into sections by age groups: 4 and under, 5–8
Beginner Painting Class [ 5:30 PM ] Over the course of five weeks, participants will learn the basic skills needed to create three works of art in acrylics on canvas in an approachable folk art painting style. Instructor is local artist and teacher Penny Ames. Class is $35 for a 5-week series and includes a set of brushes and three painting boards ($25 if you have your own brushes). There is a pay-as-you-go plan for $10 per class. Ages 16 and up welcome, must pre-register for series by April 24. Swansboro Parks and Recreation is located at Municipal Park, 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro. For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro.recdesk.com.
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Friends of the Western Carteret Library Homes Tour and Art Show
Down East Folk Arts Society Concert: Drew Nelson
[ 10 AM–4 PM ] The Friends of the Western Carteret Library host their annual Homes Tour and Juried Art Show. Tour unique shows and enjoy a juried art show and sale at Emerald Isle Town Hall Meeting Room. Advance tickets $15 ($18 on the day of the event). Tickets also available at Western Carteret Public Library, Highway 58 Visitor’s Center, Emerald Isle Reality, Bogue Watch, Sweet Dreams, Swan Feathers, Through the Looking Glass, Bogue Banks Public Library, Carteret County Public Library. For more information call 252-354-2916 or 252-393-6500.
[ 8 PM ] Upstairs at Clawson’s Restaurant in Beaufort. Navy veteran Drew Nelson is a storytelling songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, mixing roots rock and Americana with traditional folk. Drew opened for the likes of Melissa Etheridge and Edwin McCain. Tickets are $15, $12 and $8 and can be reserved by calling or texting 252-646-4657. For more information see downeastfolkarts.org
MOVIE NIGHTS APRIL 11
✪ Friday Movie Mania: Despicable Me 2 [PG] [ 7 PM ] At Emerald Isle Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive. Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and blankets, but no outside beverages or snacks. APRIL 25
International Film Series: ‘The Sapphires’ [ Australia | PG-13 ] [ 6:45 PM ] The Carteret Community College Foundation’s International Film Series is held at Joslyn Hall in the McGee Building at Carteret Community College in Morehead City. Music starts at 6:45 p.m. Film begins at 8. Suggested donation is $5. Enjoy pastries of the culture of each film. Call Tiffany Taylor at 252-222-6056 or visit carteret.edu/foundation.
MUSIC | CONCERTS APRIL 11
‘The Outlaws’ in Concert at The Morehead Center [ 8 PM ] Southern rock legends The Outlaws in concert! Tickets are $40 and $35. For tickets visit themoreheadcenter.com or buy at the box office the day of the show. The Morehead Center is located at 1311 Arendell Street in Morehead City.
APRIL 25–26
8th Annual Bluegrass Festival Over 20 shows in 2 days! At White Oak Shores Camping & RV Resort, 400 Wetherington Landing Road in Stella. Bring a friend and a lounge chair. Food and beverages available. Tickets are $30 per person at the gate, $25 in advance or $50 for the two days. For information call 252-393-3244. APRIL 26
Seaside Arts Council Concert [ 7 PM ] At the Assembly Room of Swansboro Town Hall on Church Street, Swansboro. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Visit the website for more information at SeasideArtsCouncil.com
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✪ FRIDAY MOVIE MANIA at the Emerald Isle Community Center at 7 p.m. on April 11. Popcorn and drink for $1. Bring chairs and blankets, but no outside snacks. Free.
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✪ Alive at Five Outdoor Concert [ 5–8 PM ] Sponsored by Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association (DMCRA). The concerts take place at Katherine Davis Park in downtown Morehead City (1001 Arendell Street) and are free to the public. Call 252-808-0440 for more information.
BEAUFORT WINE & FOOD APRIL 23
Opening Reception for Beaufort Wine and Food Weekend [ 7–9 PM ] At The Coral Bay Club in Atlantic Beach, sponsored by Trinchero Family Estates. Tickets are $50. Local Chefs: Tony Garnett, Special Guest Winery: Trinchero Family Estates. Hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Tony Garnett paired with wines by Trinchero Family Estates. For information call 252-728- 5225 or visit beaufortwineandfood.com.
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DREW NELSON in concert at Clawson’s Restaurant in Beaufort at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15, $12 and $8. Call or text 252-646-4657 for reservations. Visit downeastfolkarts.org for information.
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10th Annual Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend Great wines plus the food of coastal Carolina’s finest restaurants are a perfect pairing. Visit the quaint seaport town of Beaufort and attend tastings, seminars, dinners, wine and cheese pairings and more. Call 252-515-0708 or visit beaufortwineandfood.com for information.
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BEAUFORT WINE & FOOD Weekend begins April 23. For information about wine tastings, seminars, dinners and more, call 252-515-0708 or visit beaufortwineandfood.com.
[ 5–8 PM ] Taste, learn & experience! Discover new and limited release beers every Thursday at Harrika’s Brew Haus on Highway 24 at 911 Cedar Point Boulevard, Cedar Point. For information, call 252-3547911. SATURDAYS
Bands & Beer in the Biergarten [ 7–10 PM ] Come on over to Harrika’s Brew Haus for Bands and Beer in the Biergarten. Band infomration is available on Facebook or at teaandbeer.com. Harrika’s is located at 911 Cedar Point Boulevard in Cedar Point. For more information call 252-354-7911. APRIL 8
✪ Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day [ NOON–8 PM ] At Ben & Jerry’s, 8204 Emerald Drive in Emerald Isle. Ice cream is free all day and all tips and donations will be given to Hope for the Warriors. APRIL 12
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[ NOON ] Circa 81 and Beaufort Olive Oil Co. host a 3-course luncheon highlighting various oils, vinegars, salts and provisions offered at Beaufort Olive Oil Co. Cost is $25 per person, including tax and gratuity. Advance reservations are required. Email Oil@ BeaufortOliveOil.com or call 252-504-2474 for details. APRIL 17
✪ Emerald Isle Supper Club [ 6:30 PM ] Supper Club meets at the Emerald Isle Town Hall. If you want to get out for a social evening, bring a simple pot luck dish of your choice. Buffet begins with a prayer and coffee is served prior. Casual
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attire, smiling face, positive attitude and be ready to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries and to make announcements of interest to you. Someone always brings a cake, but don’t let that stop you from bringing one too. All Emerald Isle residents and their guests welcome. No dues, just good news. For information contact Mary Leohner at 252-354-6079. SATURDAYS IN MAY
✪ Free Wine/Beer Tastings at Front Street Village [ 1–3 PM ] The Boathouse at Front Street Village (2400 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort) offers free wine or beer tastings every Saturday. Call 252-838-1524 for detail or visit frontstreetvillage.com.
HISTORY | EDUCATION APRIL 9
✪ The Oyster [ 1:30–2:30 PM ] Unlock the mystery of this amazing bivalve. Learn about the importance of the oyster, the history of harvesting them and what researchers and conservationists are doing today. Free admission. Advance registration preferred. For information call 252-728-7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com. APRIL 10
✪ Brown Bag Gam: Beaufort’s Dolphins [ NOON–1 PM ] Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam during your lunch hour and join Museum Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster for an informal discussion about the biology, behavior and conservation issues affecting Beaufort’s dolphins. A gam is defined as a friendly conversation between whalers or a visit with another ship while at sea. Free admission. Advance registration preferred. For information call 252-728-7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.
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✪ Friends of the Library: Very Fine Feathers [ 6:30 PM ] Join naturalist and birder Jim Craig, Ph.D., for an illustrated talk about beautiful and unique feathers from birds near and far. Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation is located at 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro. For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro.recdesk.com. APRIL 12–13
Contemporary Boatbuilding Carpentry Class [ 9 AM–4:30 PM ] This class teaches skills essential for building round-bottomed boats. Students learn to derive shapes of frames and planks, plank both carvel and lapstrake hulls and understand traditional construction techniques. They also examine and experience the properties of various boatbuilding materials, the advantages and limitations of different construction styles and the properties of the range of fasteners and adhesives for boat construction. Two-day class (12 hours) can be used as a prerequisite for Nine-Day Boatbuilding Class. Cost is $135. Minimum age is 16. Advance registration required. For information call 252-7287317. North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com. APRIL 12–13
✪ Civil War Reenactments [ 10 AM–4 PM ] At Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach. Events will be performed throughout the day by the 1st NC Volunteers. Flag talks, women’s dress talks and musket firings and drills are a few of the programs being performed. Call 252-726-3775 for more information. APRIL 25–MAY 5
Columbus’ Ships Niña and Pinta Come to Morehead [ 9 AM–6 PM ] Replicas of Columbus’ ships the Pinta and the Niña will be docked at the Sanitary Fish Restaurant at 501 Evans Street until their departure May 5. The Niña was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. The Pinta was built in Brazil to accompany the Niña. While in port, the public
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is invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard, selfguided tour. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for students 5–16. Children 4 and under are free. Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a 30-minute guided tour with a crew member should call 787-672-2152 or email columfnd1492@gmail. com. Minimum of 15. $5 per person. No maximum. Visit thenina.com for more information. APRIL 26
Carolina Maritime Model Society [ 2 PM ] The Carolina Maritime Model Society exists to promote the active participation in building ship models, a craft as old as shipbuilding itself. The group is the only such organization in the entire state and has become a major vehicle for widening public interest in North Carolina’s maritime history and culture. Membership is open to all members of the Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum. MAY 3
Wooden Boat Show [ 10 AM–4 PM ] At the North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Wooden boat display, radio-controlled model boats, wooden boat kids, maritime crafts demonstrations & traditional sailboat rides. Call 252-728-7317 for more information or visit ncmaritimemuseums.com.
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THE NIÑA AND PINTA visit from April 25–May 5. Ships will be docked at the Sanitary Restaurant on Evans Street in Morehead City. The public is invited to take a self-guided tour.
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Explore Rachel Carson Reserve [ 9:30 AM–12:30 PM ] Explore the Rachel Carson Reserve. This protected area is set aside for research and contains many diverse coastal habitats. This guided hike led by Associate Museum Curator Benjamin Wunderly will bring you up close to nature. Not suitable for children under 6. Cost is $15. Advance registration required. For information call 252-7287317. North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.
HORSES, HIKING & HISTORY at Shackleford Banks. Guided hike of our unique barrier island. For information call 252-728-7317 or visit ncmaritimemuseums.com.
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White Oak River Birding Cruises Join local bird expert Joanne Powell as she guides a two-hour cruise from Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. The program fee is $20 per person.
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✪ NATIVE PLANT FESTIVAL on Highway 24 in Ocean, about halfway between Morehead City and Swansboro. Thousands of native plants! For information, call 252-393-8185.
[ 9:30 AM–1:30 PM ] Come find out what makes Shackleford Banks such a unique barrier island, from the early settlers and whaling villages to tales of Blackbeard the pirate and wild horses that roam the sandy beaches. Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly will guide participants on a hike through this part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Not suitable for children under 6. Cost is $25. Advance registration required. For information call 252-7287317. North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com. APRIL 26
✪ STORY TIME for children Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Webb Library, 812 Evans Street in Morehead City. Call 252-726-3012 for information on their exciting list of programs.
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✪ Chick-Fil-A Morning Story Time [ 9–10 AM ] Join Ms. Laura as she reads stories at Chick-Fil-A in Morehead City. The Webb Memorial Library is located at 812 Evans Street in Morehead City. Call 252-726-3012 or visit thewebblibrary.com or webbprograms.com for more information. WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
✪ Story Time [ 10:30–11:30 AM ] Join Ms. Laura each week for stories and more. A simple craft and snack are provided. A caregiver must accompany the children. The Webb Memorial Library is located at 812 Evans Street in Morehead City. Call 252-726-3012 or visit thewebblibrary.com or webbprograms.com for more information. LAST WEDNESDAYS
✪ Native Plant Festival & Sale
✪ Webb Read Aloud
[ 8 AM–4 PM ] Presented by the NC Coastal Federation. At 3609 Highway 24 in Ocean, about halfway between Morehead City and Swansboro. Thousands of native plants! Free and open to the public. For more information, call 252-393-8185 or email roser@ nccoast.org. www.nccoast.org.
[ 11:30 AM–NOON ] Join Karen at the Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment Center on Galantis Drive for the Webb outreach read-aloud program. Call 252-726-3012 or visit thewebblibrary.com or webbprograms.com for more information.
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[ 9 AM–NOON ] Before bridges and railway, travel by water was the best way to get around the coast. Experience the waterways of the past. Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly will lead you through the salt marshes and sandbars around Beaufort. The sights and sounds of nature will be worth the paddle, the stories about early colonial settlers, local boat builders and old fishing fleets will be an added bonus. Ages 12 and up (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Some kayak experience is recommended. Cost is $45 ($25 with own kayak). Advance registration. For information call 252-7287317. North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.
FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS [ NOON–2 PM } All teens are invited to come and learn to knit or work on current projects. The Webb Memorial Library is located at 812 Evans Street in Morehead City. Call 252-726-3012 or visit thewebblibrary.com or webbprograms.com for more information. APRIL 12
✪ Children’s Program: ‘Superhero Training Academy’ [ 2–3 PM ] Calling all superheroes! Join us at the Carteret County Public Library for our Superhero Training Academy. Create your own secret identity, hone your hero skills and read super stories. This program is for preschool and elementary aged children with a parent/guardian. Preregistration preferred. To register, email jrobinson@carteretcountylibraries.org
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✪ Jones Island Salt Marsh and Oyster Habitat Restoration
✪ Twisted Spoon Family Fun Day
Get your hands dirty and your feet wet while learning about coastal habitats, and help to improve water quality in the White Oak River. Plantings take place May 6–9 and 20–21 and oyster restoration on June 18. To volunteer visit the online calendar at nccoast.org or call 252-393-8185. 1 4 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | A P R I L / M AY 2 0 1 4
[ 2–4 PM ] At Twisted Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar and Desserts, 5000 Highway 70 West, Morehead City. Join us for a bounce house, games, face painting and family fun at the Twisted Spoon’s Spring 2014 Family Fun Day. This is a free event. Contact info@ twistedspoonyogurt.com or call 252-240-0080 for more information.
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✪ Kids Decoy Carving & Painting Throughout the year, the third Saturday of most months you will find Decoy Guild members working with budding decoy carvers and painters at the Guild workshop. Youngsters ages 7–15 gather to learn how to carve and paint ducks and shorebirds. Preregistration is required. Call Bob Sebecke at 252-2692088. You may also call the Guild building at 1574 Harkers Island Road on the Thursday prior to the third Saturday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 252-838-8818. APRIL 21
Kayaking for Kids [ 1–4 PM ] Sign up your child (age 8–12) for a kayak trip with the Maritime Museum. Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly will teach the safe and smart way to kayak. After in-depth instruction the group will be led on a short paddle trip through the salt marshes and sandbars around Beaufort. Participants should know how to swim and feel comfortable with being on the water. Cost is $45 ($25 with own kayak). Advance registration is required. For information call 252-7287317. North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.
blow boats. Free admission; advance registration is preferred. For information call 252-728-7317. North Carolina Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front Street, Beaufort. Visit the museum online at ncmaritimemuseums.com. MAY 3
Ultimate Family Fun Quest [ 10 AM–2 PM ] At the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City. Admission is one children’s book per family. There will be games, demonstrations, food, prizes and more. This is a great family event! Call 252-222-0819 or email lewisee@ymail.com for more information.
SPORTS & FITNESS MONDAYS IN APRIL
CH ILD R EN ’S FU N
✪ Open Play Ping Pong [ 5–7 PM ] Join in for open play ping-pong. Open play is great for general practice, friendly competition and a chance to meet new people. Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation is located at 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro. For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro.recdesk.com.
✪ Woman’s Fitness: Boxing
Fairy & Gnome Garden Tea Party [ 2–4 PM ] J & S Nursery, 8115 U.S. 70, Newport, presents A Fairy and Gnome Garden Tea Party for boys and girls of all ages. The cost is $19.95 per child. Includes choice of wings or gnome hat, fairy garden kit, tea and crumpets. Reservations are required. A parent, guardian or responsible adult is required to attend and participate. Call 252-223-2766.
[ 6:30 PM ] Free women’s fitness class using boxing techniques to get a great full-body workout while going through a women’s Bible study. We will help encourage each other as women to develop the kind of body and mindset God wants us to have for ourselves. Classes are free. At Cape Carteret Baptist Church. For more information contact Nichole Wetherald at nicholewetherald@yahoo.com or 910-478-7152.
APRIL 21–25
THURSDAYS IN APRIL AND MAY
Core Barre™ Spring Session
[ 7:30 AM–5:30 PM ] The Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a Spring Break Holiday Camp for students in grades K–6. The camp fee for the week is $60 (residents) or $75 (nonresidents). Campers need to provide their lunches daily. Camp staff supervises recreational activities in the classroom, game room, gymnasium and playground. For more information call 252-726-5083 or moreheadcity.nc.gov/home-parks-recreation/.
[ 6:15–7:15 PM ] Promotes high energy, low impact and fat burning exercises based on elements of Pilates, ballet and athletic conditioning. At Emerald Isle Dance Studio. Cost is $45 for series of 6 classes. Bring a mat, small Pilates ball and 2–4 pound weights or weighted balls. To register, email jbmclean@ec.rr. com or call 704-576-4572.
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[ 8 AM ] This competitive run will take participants on a scenic route along the White Oak River and throughout historic downtown Swansboro, beginning and ending at Municipal Park. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Fishstrong Foundation. Cost is $20 (pre-registered); day of registration will be $30. Register online at swansboro.recdesk.com or call 910326-2600. Following the run participants can enjoy Autism Awareness Day at Municipal Park.
✪ Merry Time for Tots: Boats & Boaters [ 10–11 AM ] Which will float, a rock or a feather? Why? Preschoolers ages 2–5 and their caregivers will get the chance to look at different items and discuss why some items float and others sink. Following some experimenting with different items and the water the children will get to make their own
FAIRY & GNOME TEA PARTY for boys and girls at J&S Nursery on U.S. 70 in Newport. Cost includes wings, fairy garden kit, tea and crumpets. For information call 252-223-2766.
TUESDAYS IN APRIL AND MAY
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Spring Break Holiday Camp
THINGS TO DO
M I D – A P R I L T O M I D – M AY
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The Swansboro Riverview 5K Run
WO MEN ’S FITN ESS
✪ BOXING and Bible study for women focuses on being healthy, encouraging each other and being comfortable in your own skin. At Cape Carteret Baptist Church. Free of charge.
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THINGS TO DO
JUST FOR FUN
APRIL 12
Tie-Dye Dash/Family Fitness Day [ 9 AM–1 PM ] White Oak Elementary School PTO and Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation present a color-themed 1-mile fun run followed by fun family activities on the beach and in the parking lot at the Eastern Ocean Regional Public Beach Access. Registration is $15 for an individual and $40 for a family. For information call 252-354-6350. APRIL 21–23
Beginner Tennis Camp [ 9–11 AM ] Sponsored by Morehead City Parks & Recreation. For children ages 10–18. Learn basic skills, eye-hand coordination, footwork, fundamentals of all the basic strokes and etiquette of the game. Contact Jerry Riggs at 252-726-5083, ext. 4, or email jriggs@bizec.rr.com. Wear comfortable clothing, tennis shoes and bring a tennis racquet, water, sunscreen and a hat. Cost is $90 for the series, or $40 per day. APRIL 26
Lookout Rotary Road Race [ 8 AM ] This race kicks off the local race season with a flat 10K, 5K and 1-mile run/walk beginning and ending at the Sports Center on North 35th Street in Morehead City. The race is sponsored by the Lookout Rotary Club of Morehead City and is open to every age and skill level. For more information, call the Sports Center at 252-726-7070 or visitrunnersworld.com/ race/1949316/lookout-rotary-road-race. APRIL 26
✪ Pitch, Hit, & Run [ 9:30 AM ] Pitch, Hit and Run, the official skills competition of Major League Baseball®, is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills. Swansboro Parks and Recreation will be hosting this event at Municipal Park, 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro. For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro.recdesk.com. MAY 6, 20
Beach Fun Run Series [ 5:30 PM ] Sponsored by Carteret County Parks & Recreation. For all ages and skill levels. Choose a 1-Mile, 5K or 10K run on the Atlantic Beach Circle. Save money by registering once for all 7 races for $25 (includes T-shirt) or register for races individually at $5 per race (T-shirt $6 additional). Registration opens at 5:30 p.m.; race begins at 6:30. Download the forms at ccpr.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/ or register onsite.
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THURSDAYS
Open Mike Night at Harrika’s [ 5–8 PM ] Come out and share your talent! Open Mike Night in the Garage Bar or Biergarten at Harrika’s Brew Haus on Highway 24 at 911 Cedar Point Boulevard, Cedar Point. For information, call 252-3547911. APRIL 18–19
‘Run Whatcha Brung’ Poker Run At Jack’s Waterfront Bar, 513 Evans Street, Morehead City waterfront. Registration Friday and Boat Poker Run on Saturday. Call 252-515-0301 for details. APRIL 19
✪ Women Veterans of Coastal NC Car, Truck & Bike Show [ 9 AM–3 PM ] Tobacco Road Cruisers presents the Women Veterans of Coastal NC Car, Truck and Bike Show sponsored by Mac Daddy’s, 130 Golfin Dolphin Drive, Cape Carteret. 10 specialty trophies, including Best in Show, Best Paint, Best Motor, Ladies’ Choice, Sponsor’s Choice, Best Exhaust, Best Antique, Best Display, Club Participation. All proceeds to the Women Veterans of Coastal NC. For information call 252-393-6565.
be praying for seven areas: Government, Military, Church, Business, Media, Family and Education. NOON PRAYER RALLIES • Swansboro First Baptist Church in Swansboro • Lowes Foods parking lot in Cape Carteret • Emerald Isle at Emerald Plantation Shopping Center in the breezeway EVENING WORSHIP AND PRAYER SERVICE [ 7 PM ] At Cape Carteret Baptist Church, 101 Anita Forte in Cape Carteret. A nursery will be provided. CHILDREN’S NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER [ 7 PM ] At Cape Carteret Baptist Church, for children ages 4 through 6th grade. First 50 kids to arrive get free prizes. For more information call at 252-3932417. MAY 3
Reelin’ For Research Tournament Bring on the fishing! The 6th annual Reelin’ for Research tournament will take place at Jack’s Waterfront Bar on the Morehead City Waterfront. Thinking about helping? Donate, register a boat, volunteer or simply spread the word! Visit reelinforresearch.org/ for details.
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✪ Earth Day Celebration [ 10 AM–2 PM ] In honor of Earth Day, each April Carteret County government agencies, non-profit organizations and for-profit businesses come together to offer the best variety of fun and learning. All activities take place at the Coastal Education and Visitor Center at Fort Macon State Park. Hands-on activities for kids and adults. Music, live animals and fun activities galore. Call 252-728-2250 or 252-7263775 for more information. APRIL 25
✪ Red Cross Blood Drive [ 2–7 PM ] The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Emerald Isle Community Center at 7500 Emerald Drive in Emerald Isle. Please give! APRIL 26
✪ Portsmouth Village Homecoming [ 8 AM–4 PM ] Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Portsmouth United Methodist Church. Program and pot-luck dinner on the grounds. All are welcome! Call 252-728-2250 for more information. MAY 1
✪ National Day of Prayer The 63rd annual National Day of Prayer on the Crystal Coast. This year’s theme is “One Voice, United in Prayer,” emphasizing unity. Scripture for this year is “So that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” We will
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CRAFTING WEDNESDAYS
✪ Knit-Wits [ 11:30 AM–12:30 PM ] Limber up your fingers, bring your current project or get some helpful hints from experienced knitters. The Webb Library Knit-Wits support local charities with donations of hand-knitted items. For more information or to donate knitting supplies, call us or email the Webb at webbprograms@gmail.com. The Webb Memorial Library is located at 812 Evans Street in Morehead City. Call 252-726-3012 or visit thewebblibrary.com or webbprograms.com for more information. APRIL 30
Crafting A Bright Spring Yo-Yo Rosette Wreath [ 5:30–7:30 PM ] Get in the mood for warm weather, spring showers and brightly blooming flowers. Brighten up your home with a Spring Yo-Yo Rosette you make yourself. You will need to bring in 16–20 5½" x 2¾" pieces of fabric. All other supplies will be provided. Class is $10. Pre-register by April 25. Swansboro Parks and Recreation is located at Municipal Park, 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro. For more information, call 910-326-2600 or visit swansboro.recdesk.com.
Beaufort Wine & Food Event
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elebrating its tenth anniversary, the Beaufort Wine & Food event welcomes regional and local celebrity chefs and winemakers to share their talents and expertise with the Crystal Coast. The festival begins April 23, and guests are invited to sniff and sip through wine tasting workshops, rub elbows with the chefs at exclusive receptions, partake in an interactive cooking demo, watch a fashion show and dance the night away at the Beer, Bubbles & BBQ bash at the NC Maritime Museum’s Gallants Channel Annex. Highlights include a Grand Reserve Tasting and Auction at Front Street Village which will feature wine and food pairings by guest chefs, winemakers and wine distributors, as well as live music by All Night Long Jazz. A live and silent auction will take place giving guests the opportunity to bid on a variety of exciting items such as reserve and large format wines, trips, excursions and dinners. Guests can also bid on the featured painting, A Thirst for the Sea, graciously donated by 2014 Beaufort Wine and Food featured artist Jack Saylor. The week culminates on Saturday at the always-popular Vin de Mer Grand Tasting Village which gives guests the opportunity to taste hundreds of wines, sample items from local restaurants and learn from guest chefs and winemakers in the education tent. In past years, the Beaufort Historical Association handled the administrative work for the annual non-profit wine and food event, and in the process created a major wine and culinary mecca. Beaufort Wine and Food has won numerous accolades along the way, turning the festival into one of the area’s premier tourism destinations. Beaufort Wine and Food has once again been named a top 20 event for April, 2014 by the Southeast Tourism Society and looks forward to making its milestone tenth anniversary year its best yet. “We find it so exciting that we have reached this point in the event’s evolution,” says Liz Kopf, Beaufort Wine and Food Weekend’s Vice President. “We wouldn’t be where we are today without the the support of the many winemakers, chefs, sponsors and volunteers who have stepped up to the ‘plate’ year after year.” The Beaufort Wine and Food Weekend is a non-profit organization that strives to generate substantial revenue for its two recipient nonprofit organizations, the Beaufort Historical Association and Friends of the Maritime Museum. Both are instrumental in driving tourism to Beaufort and Carteret County and add so much to the fabric of the community. For more information, to purchase tickets or to find out how to become a sponsor, visit Beaufort Wine and Food at beaufortwineandfood.com or call 252-515-0708.
See you at Jack’s. APRIL 18–19
RUN WHATCHA BRUNG! Join us at Jack’s for a fun, local Boat Poker Run. Registration is Friday night and the Poker Run takes place on Saturday. APRIL 17
OPEN ON THURSDAYS! Jack’s opens on Thursdays for the summer season!
APRIL SCHEDULE 13........Sunday Funday 17........Open on Thursdays 18-19 ..Boat Poker Run 19........Diggerfoot
20........Sunday Funday 25........Dyversity 26........40 East Band 27........Sunday Funday
MAY SCHEDULE 2..........The Attractions 2-3 ......Reelin for Research 3..........Stone Age Romeos
4..........Sunday Funday 10........Jupiter Jones 11........Sunday Funday
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Spring Forth To every thing there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill and a time to heal; a time to break down and a time to build up; a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance… (ECCLESIASTES 3:1-4)
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e all go through seasons in our lives. For my husband Chris and me, the summer of 2005 was the roughest season we ever had to face. We lost our only child, a beautiful 22-month old daughter named Chandler Rae, to an accidental drowning. Chris and Chandler were napping. Awakening before him, Chandler got onto the back deck of my parents’ home and into their Jacuzzi. That morning as I dressed her for daycare, dropped her off and kissed her goodbye, I had no thought I would never have my baby again. She was our everything. One month to the day following the accident, Chris and some of our relatives were called in for questioning at the local sheriff ’s office. More pain and turmoil. The nightmare never seemed to end. Some things you endure, but you never forget. I grew up in a pastor’s family and have been part of a church my entire life. When Chris and I got married, we began our journey serving God together. Chris enrolled in Bible college, I was ministering on our praise team and we were both faithful in serving our church family. We were doing everything we could to live for God and share God’s love. After the tragedy, we continued serving in church. I can count on my hands the number of services we missed during the first year without her. We remained as faithful as possible and kept praising our way through the pain. I will bless the Lord at ALL times and his praise shall continually be in my mouth. (PSALMS 34:1)
Don’t get me wrong, we did not praise continually by any means. But this is what we were inspired by. God’s word was our source of healing and life. Chris and I prayed diligently for another child. In December 2006 we gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Christopher Chase. What
joy filled our hearts—unspeakable joy! In September of 2007, I opened my first business, Blessed Body Day Spa. This was a huge opportunity for me. Again, I did not have much, but I had my faith! As an experienced massage therapist, I now could take care of others, and in return my healing progressed. In July of 2008 we had another beautiful boy, Canaan Raen. We were overflowing with joy to be parents again, but still yearned for another girl. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (HEBREWS 11:1) Some say we have big faith! I believe my God can do pretty much anything. Nothing is too big. We stood on His word. We spoke it daily. We had faith. Our church had built a new building and I actually took a pencil and wrote “Callie Grace” onto the concrete. I was claiming her! Our church friends even gave me a faith baby shower in all pink. We were expecting God’s word to come to pass. It did! Callie Edna Grace was born February 24, 2011! Lather that year I felt God drawing me to do a women’s conference. The vision he entrusted to me was a local version of the Women of Faith conferences worldwide. I heard the calling but told myself that it was way bigger than me. “Of course it is,” God said. “That’s why I am doing it. You just have to be my vessel and walk it out.” I heard him, but ignored the voice, thinking, “Maybe one day.” By 2013 He would not leave me alone. Every time I turned around, I felt him speaking to me in everything I did and through everyone I spoke to. The messages from church I heard loud and clear.
May 16–17 we will be hosting the First Annual Eastern NC Faith and Beauty Women’s Conference. It will be held at the Swansboro Rotary Civic Center. We will be incorporating a 5K/1-Mile “Run To Him...” God, Girls and Glitter, which will be Saturday morning. The conference is a 2-day event, including vendor shopping, food, highenergy praise and worship and keynote speakers. We are blessed to be seating 600 ladies our first year! The conference was established in memory of Chandler, and there will be Chandler Rae Grogg Memorial Scholarships awarded to local high school senior girls. Through Compassionate Friends, we will also be blessing local families who have lost a child. God is taking my pain and turning it for good. A new thing is springing forth in me and I now see this clearly. I am so thankful to be given the opportunity to live this season of my life. No matter what season you are in at this moment, know that God is in control and he has you in his hands. Let go and let God! My prayer is that I will be able to encourage and lift other mothers who have lost their babies. I will be able to share a little of what God has given me to give them hope, peace and comfort. I pray that their mourning turns into joy and that in God’s time, they too will be able to praise through their pain and be made new. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. (ISAIAH 43:19)
Call unto me and I will show you great and mighty things you do not know. (JEREMIAH 33:3)
If you would like to hear more about the Eastern NC Faith and Beauty Conference, visitfaithandbeautyconf.com. To register for the 5K/1-Mile “Run To Him” event, visit active.com.
I trusted him and finally said, “Yes!” to God. “I will do this.”
Candida Grogg is the owner of Blessed Body Day Spa in Cedar Point.
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I see triggerfish on menus and in fish markets. What is it?
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riggerfish is a somewhat flat, angular, disk-shaped fish that lives in relatively shallow coastal waters, especially around reefs and rocky ledges. Some 40 species are known throughout the world’s oceans. Many are colorful and beautifully marked. The gray triggerfish Balistes capriscus, one of the less colorful in the family, is the one most often used commercially. Its mild flavor is delicious no matter how it’s prepared: baked, broiled, fried or smoked. Triggers are named for the long, sturdy spine in their top fin, which they can raise or lower at will. When threatened or to secure themselves against strong currents while sleeping, they retreat into cracks or crevices, flip up the sturdy “trigger” on their top fin and anchor themselves firmly in place. Once “triggered in,” it’s nearly impossible to force them out. These fish are bold and will charge or nip intruders in their territory, including divers. Triggerfish have eyes that rotate independently. They can also lighten or darken their colors to blend into the environment. Length, depending on species, ranges from a few inches to more than 3 feet. Mouths are small but contain strong teeth and jaws. Invertebrates such as mollusks, crustaceans, echinoderms and worms are foods of choice. When hunting, triggerfish fan their fins rapidly and blow a strong stream of water to unearth prey buried in the sand. It may take a number of attempts. To feast on a prickly sea urchin, they blow a stream of water onto the urchin to overturn it, then attack the soft underside. Small fish often accompany triggerfish to feast on leftover tidbits. Triggerfish tend to be solitary except during mating periods. Males establish spawning grounds and prepare seafloor nests to house tens of thousands of eggs. Females help care for eggs until hatching, blowing water on them to keep them supplied with oxygen. Because of their splendid colors and patterns, these fish are popular aquarium specimens. Unfortunately, due to overcollection in the wild, some species are now listed as threatened. Researchers are working to rear triggerfish in captivity to help conserve wild populations.
See the triggerfish’s hunting technique at http://vimeo.com/ 3564340.
This queen triggerfish is named for its brilliant color and the long, sturdy spine in its top fin, which it uses to anchor itself in cracks and crevices.
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AQUA R I U M Information provided by the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. The state operates three public aquariums; one in Pine Knoll Shores, another at Fort Fisher and a third on Roanoke Island, as well as Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. The facilities are administered by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and are designed to inspire appreciation and conservation of North Carolina’s aquatic environments. —F O R M O R E I N F O —
For more information, call 1-800-832-FISH or visit ncaquariums.com.
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KAREN LUTZ of the WEBB MEMORIAL LIBRARY
APRIL REVIEWS
Celebrating National Library Week
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he Webb Library will be celebrating National Library Week April 13–19. This year’s theme is “Lives Change @ your library.” As a thank you to our patrons and guests, refreshments will be provided during National Library Week. Judy Blume, a bestselling author and intellectual freedom advocate, has been chosen as honorary chair of National Library Week. As a result, we’ve chosen to review a few of her books.
ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET. By Judy Blume (1970) 149 pp. Yearling Young Adult
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MARGARET SIMON IS ALMOST TWELVE, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain and things that are pink. She’s just moved from New York City to New Jersey and is anxious to fit in with her new friends. Forming a secret club, they talk about private subjects and she is happy to belong. However, her new friends can’t believe she doesn’t have a religion. What they don’t know is that Margaret has her own very special relationship with God— she can talk to God about everything. Everything!
THE ONE IN THE MIDDLE IS THE GREEN KANGAROO By Judy Blume (1969) 48 pp. Yearling Age Range 6–9 Years | Grade Level 1–4
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I am Freddy!’ he shouted. ‘I want to be in the play.’
LATELY SECOND GRADER FREDDY DISSEL HAS THAT LEFT-OUT KIND OF FEELING. Life can be lonely when you’re the middle kid in the family who feels like “peanut butter part of a sandwich,” squeezed between an older brother and little sister. But now for the first time it’s Freddy’s chance to show everyone how special he is and, most of all, prove it to himself!
SMART WOMEN By Judy Blume (1969) 368 pp. Berkley
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The first time Margo had gone sailing with Freddy, they’d capsized in Sag Harbor Bay.
IT’S THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF NEW FRIENDS Margo and B.B., two women in their thirties in sun-washed Colorado who are trying to reinvent their lives after divorce. It’s also the story of their teenaged daughters, watching with a mixture of humor and horror as their mothers try for a second chance at love. When B.B.’s ex-husband moves in next door to Margo and romance begins to blossom, the results are as funny as they are moving, as a complex romantic triangle is seen through the eyes of both the adults and their children. 2 2 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | A P R I L / M AY 2 0 1 4
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Talking About Fruit Trees ruit trees are a great way to add beauty, fragrance and nutrition to your garden. There are many choices available in our area to plant and improve your outdoor space. Whether you have a lot of space for the larger trees or only a small area for a dwarf tree, there is something to accommodate everyone’s needs this time of year. So what’s the big deal about fruit trees anyway?
WHY PLANT A FRUIT TREE? Along with the potential of a great fruit yield, fruit trees offer beautiful blooms to keep your landscape breathtaking. They add depth and natural beauty to any yard with easy to moderate upkeep.
WHAT TREE IS RIGHT FOR ME? If you’re unsure of what type of tree you wish to have in your yard, think about how much time you spend in your garden. The more low-maintenance fruit trees like fig, pecan and persimmon call for less concentration on fertility, insect and disease control. If decided that you’re up for a challenge, but would still like something manageable, plum and pear trees are a great option. You can even try your hand at both and have a great variety available in your own back yard.
HOW DO I GROW MY TREE? Just like any plant, it’s all about location. If you plant your tree in too little or too much sunlight, growth opportunity will vary. The best locations for fruit trees are away from any fences or hedges and in sufficient sunlight. Fruit trees tend to dislike cold and shaded areas. Growth will also depend on the type of soil. A fairly fertile and well-drained soil will help the growth of your tree greatly. The roots can easily drown on a fruit tree if it’s in soil that doesn’t properly drain. Consider the acidity of the soil as well. The soil pH should be approximately 6.5. North Carolina soils tend to be very acidic, which is not ideal for keeping nutrients in the soil. Finding the right products to keep the proper pH will substantially improve the healthiness of your tree. With proper pH balance, your tree will thrive!
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Growing and shopping locally are always important. It’s nice to be able to get the freshest product right out of your back yard; however, there are many other benefits to growing fruit trees. Trees reduce the amount of CO2 in the air by absorbing CO2 and expelling oxygen. Who doesn’t want to help our beautiful planet? With so much focus on organic products, there is nothing more organic than pulling a piece of fruit directly off a tree—no shipping costs either. If in the right area, a fruit tree can also help shade areas of your yard or home, reducing energy costs. If you plant other shrubs or plants needing less sunlight around your fruit tree, you will also reduce the cost of water during your hotter months, as the soil will retain water and less supplemental watering will be needed.
WHAT DO I NEED TO WATCH OUT FOR? In order to grow fruit, the trees have to be pollinated. This means you need to either choose a tree that self-pollinates or have two trees to cross-pollinate. Without this, your tree will be beautiful, but you’ll never have fruit. Make sure you properly test your soil for any pests or fungicides. There are several inexpensive tests that can be done to ensure your tree is healthy and will remain healthy throughout the growing process. Planting new things in your garden can always be a little overwhelming. Unless you’re a professional, we all have worries. However, fruit trees are so greatly beneficial for personal and environmental use, why not give it a try? You’ll be so thankful when you take that first bite that you’ll never look back! A P R I L / M AY 2 0 1 4 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | 2 5
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ike so many fingers reaching out into the Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina’s fishing piers have traditionally provided fishing opportunities for young and old for decades. It’s part of the cultural heritage, the DNA of North Carolina Coast, but storm damage and the developers’ wrecking balls have taken their toll up and down the coast and no where is it more evident than on Bogue Banks, the heart of the Crystal Coast. “There used to be eight piers on Bogue Banks,” explained Frank Rush, Emerald Isle Town Manager, “Now only two! We just think it would be a shame to have a place like Emerald Isle without an ocean fishing pier.” The two piers remaining are Oceanana Pier in Atlantic Beach and Bogue Pier in Emerald Isle. “In 2003,” said Rush, “the State aquariums purchased Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. Due to severe storm damage from hurricane Isabelle they started construction of a new aquarium pier up there and in 2011 a thousand-foot-long concrete pier with an amazing pier house opened.” The new Jennette’s Pier is currently operated and maintained by the State Aquarium in Manteo. “When we saw that happening up in Nags Head,” said Rush, “in Emerald Isle we quickly tried to get in line to be number two in the queue. And we were at one point number two. Then in 2006 we had a development group that came into Emerald Isle which had a contract to purchase about 15 acres around and including Bogue Inlet Pier,” explained Rush, “and we were very concerned that the (Bogue) pier would be a casualty of the redevelopment of that area.” As we all remember, the real estate market collapsed shortly thereafter and so the Bogue Pier purchase fell apart. “Although Bogue Pier is still doing very well,” said Rush, “we just think that at some point in the future, whether it’s return of the market and a new real estate opportunity or more likely if it’s storm damage that takes out the pier, the reality is that it probably doesn’t make sense for the private sector to build a new pier or invest a whole lot in a repair job. So again we want to be positioned to meet that need when the time comes.” According to Rush, the Town of Emerald Isle partnered with the state aquariums to submit a grant for starter funds for a concrete pier in Emerald Isle to be managed by the State Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores. They were awarded $2.2 million in 2008 from the Waterfront Access and Marine Industry (WAMI) Fund. These funds were allocated for design and site improvements at the site of the former Emerald Isle Pier which was lost in the summer of 1996 due to hurricanes Bertha and Fran. CONTINUED ON PAGE 42
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e often find ourselves at the crossroads of a major decision and don’t know which way to turn. Which college should I attend? Which job should I take? Who should I marry? Should I make this financial investment? What am I going to do with the rest of my life? We can feel as if we are standing on the 50-yard line, unsure which way to run for the touchdown. I have been researching the word decision. What causes us to make the right or wrong decision? Do we consider the consequences? How will my decisions affect those around me? So many variables—large and small—play into the decisions we make on a daily basis. As a pastor I wanted to get a solid biblical perspective on this topic. I was led to 1 Samuel 30. In 1 Samuel 28–29, David and his 600 warriors were on the run from King Saul, who intended to kill David. David, being the wise military strategist that he was, decided to join the Philistine army (the army that Saul was fighting) to elude King Saul. The plan worked until the Philistine commanders discovered what skilled warriors David and his men were. Saul began to be concerned that David’s mighty force might turn on the Philistine army, so David and his 600 warriors were asked to leave. David and his men undertook a three–day trek by foot back to their home town of Ziklag. On the final day of their journey as they were approaching the city, they saw smoke rising from the valley and knew something was up. When they first laid eyes on their hometown they saw that the city had been burned to its very foundation. Once proud structures had been reduced to fragile rubble. An area once lively with activity had become ghostly silent and still. The joyful sound of family and friends had been replaced by the whistling of wind through a desolate crime scene. 1 Samuel 30:3–4: “When David and his men came to Ziklag, they found it destroyed by fire and their wives, sons, and daughters had been taken captive. So David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep.” Devastated, David immediately took responsibility. He had led these men into battle, away from their families, away from their homes. Typically when something goes wrong in our lives we look for someone to blame. And that is exactly what David’s men did. They talked of stoning him as payment for their loss. David, a mighty warrior, a strong leader was now caught in the middle. He had a decision to make. Do I simply give up and let them kill me? Do I rally the men and convince them that we can rebuild the city, find new wives, have more children? Do I go on the run and elude them? David was at a crossroads in his life. This is what he did. 1 Samuel 30:7–8: “The David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, Bring me the ephod [a linen ceremonial garment worn by the high priest when they sought council from God],” and David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” he answered. You will certainly overtake them and succeed in the rescue.” On this promise from God, David pursued the raiding party. He and his men fought the Amalekites in an intense 26-hour battle. They recovered everything that had been stolen from them. Every woman, every child and every piece of personal property. This story ended with victory for David and his men. Yet I’m sure when David was at his crossroads, he battled endless negative chatter in his mind. Just like David, we face that chatter every time we have to make a tough decision, every time we are caught in the middle. Chatter that sounds something like this: “Give Up, you’re a failure, you are worthless, your life means nothing, you will never be better than you are right now, you don’t have enough common sense to make a wise decision.” This is exactly what the enemy wants us to hear on a daily basis. We need to understand that David and his men came to a moment when they chose to act. The moment must come for you and me when we say, “Wait a minute! Am I going to just sit here and listen to the negative chatter from the enemy? No! I am going to reclaim the promises that God has made to me through His word. In the name of Jesus, I will not give up on my calling, my potential, my purpose that I was put on this earth for.” I don’t know what valleys you are going through in you life or what decisions you are facing, but I do know this. 1 John 4:4: “Greater is He who is in you and me, than he who is in the world.” And Romans 8:31: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Many times God allows us to be caught in the middle so He can refine us, strengthen us, mature us and sometimes break us. Just know this: He never intends for us to stay in the middle. A P R I L / M AY 2 0 1 4 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | 2 9
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hen gym owner Rebecca Marson received a response to her help wanted ad from an individual claiming to be a former member of the Hungarian National Gymnastics Team seeking coaching employment in the U.S., she thought it was a hoax. Why would a coach of such a high caliber want to settle in a small town like Morehead City? To Rebecca’s surprise, Diana Bodi was truly interested in employment on the Crystal Coast. Although she had spoken with and visited many other gyms, she had not yet found a connection. Something about Crystal Coast Gymnastics clicked for her. And for the owners of Crystal Coast Gymnastics, Adam Mitchell and Rebecca Marson, something about Diana struck them. Interviewing and getting to know someone across an ocean away was not simple, but modern technology made it somewhat easier. Using email and Skype, the owners were able to get to know Diana. And she was able to get to know them. On several occasions, she “attended” practice, watching from her laptop in Budapest as the girls practiced. And, Adam and Rebecca were able to watch Diana’s gymnasts in Hungary practice while she coached them. After multiple emails and Skype visits, Adam and Rebecca offered Diana a position and she accepted. The next step was to get Diana to the U.S. Although she held a tourist visa and had traveled extensively in the U.S., she did not have a work visa. After much research and several consultations with experts in the immigration field, Mrs. Marson and Ms. Bodi decided to pursue an O-1 Visa. This type of visa allows an “Alien of Extraordinary Ability” to live and work in the U.S. for a temporary period of three years. To receive this type of visa, the petitioner must meet multiple criteria that help establish her as being of “extraordinary ability” in her 3 0 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | A P R I L / M AY 2 0 1 4
field. This required extensive documentation. Many of the documents required official translation as they were written in Hungarian. Additionally, Ms. Bodi had to receive an endorsement from USA Gymnastics, the governing body for the sport in this country. The entire process took a year to complete. Ms. Bodi received her O-1 Visa approval notice in December 2013, a full year after she had first responded to Rebecca’s ad. What are some of the credentials that Ms. Bodi brought to the table? She is a former member of the Hungarian National Team (1996, 1997) and a former Hungarian National Beam Champion (1995, 1996). Additionally she placed well at international competitions across Europe. She holds a Baccalaureate Degree in Gymnastics Coaching from Semmelweis University in Hungary, a prestigious university dedicated to the fields of medicine and sports. Diana brings over ten years of coaching experience to the table. Her most recent coaching experience was at Ferencvárosi Torna, one of the largest gymnastics facilities in Hungary. She specialized in working with the developmental team levels with girls aged 6 to 8. Her gymnasts performed well in competition, frequently winning in competitions across Hungary. Ms. Bodi is also a nationally rated judge in Hungary and has judged both national and international level competitions in her country. Additionally she has been featured on television and in books about gymnastics in Hungary. Since her arrival in Morehead City in January, Ms. Bodi, affectionately called Ms. Dia by the gymnasts, has been busy. She has completed USAG Safety Certification and the USAG Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction, both required courses for her to be able to be on the floor at USAG Sanctioned events. She has learned all of the Junior Olympic Compulsory Routines and has taken over the CCG Compulsory Team, Junior Team and Advanced Junior Teams. CONTINUED ON PAGE 42
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e once received an evening call about a bunny burrow being unearthed by a snoopy Jack Russell terrier. Although the cottontails were unharmed, separation of dog and bunny had to happen, as well as repairing the bunnies’ home. While replacing the nesting material and putting the infants back to ensure their mom would continue feeding them, the wildlife rehabilitator noticed a shadowy figure across the road sitting very still and watching her every move. After closer examination, the patient observer turned out to be a very interested red fox. I probably don’t have to tell you that plans changed immediately. The bunnies headed to the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter in Newport to be raised and eventually released. It’s exciting when you catch a glimpse of not-so-common wildlife, especially an elusive species known to avoid people as they live their wild lives. It’s unfortunate that such a gorgeous creature as a red fox has so many unappreciative things said about it even though it’s part of the dog family, which is man’s best friend. Although they don’t readily sport any nicknames, people describe them as smart, clever and sly! They have taken on these descriptive terms because the problem-solving fox is known for its many sophisticated tricks for losing predators like backtracking and running on fence poles to confuse or eliminate tracks. Due to North Carolina law we cannot rehabilitate a red fox at our shelter, but we have
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seen our share of beautiful foxes passing through the grounds at the facility and feel blessed that the bordering states’ wildlife rehabilitators can and do take on the task of fox rehabilitation. Because they are here in Eastern North Carolina, we should know more about these stunning wild dogs and how to coexist with them peacefully, especially since they eat lots of insects, mice and rats that would multiply much faster than we could manage if they weren’t on duty. The red fox is distinguished from other fox species by its ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Because foxes are shy, non-aggressive and primarily nocturnal animals, it’s not likely most people will encounter a red fox in the wild. However, the red fox is the most widely distributed canid, or wild dog, in the world. It is named for its red-orange coloration. The tail, body and top of the head are all some shade of yellow-orange to reddishorange. The undersides are light and the tips of the ears and lower legs are black. Red foxes can occur in other color variations, such as black, silver or a cross between red and silver, commonly known as a “cross fox.” A rare genetic condition can also cause a red fox to appear brown or gray in color. The red fox may be active during warmer hours of the day since their thin coats lack insulation. The tail—used for balance, signaling and thermal regulation—is long (about 70 percent as long as the head and body length), bushy and has a white tip. Adults are the size of a small dog and weigh from 7.7 to 15.4 pounds, but their skulls and muzzles are narrower than most domestic dogs. Their canine teeth are relatively long. Their eyes are specially adapted to night vision with a unique layer of cells that reflect light back through the eye, which is very catlike. North American red foxes are generally lightly built, with comparatively long bodies, rather than the stout and heavy build of the European red fox.
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In our coastal area, the red fox’s most dangerous predators are humans and their motor vehicles. Preferred habitats include farmland, pastures, brushy fields and open forest stands. They frequently hunt the edges of these open habitats. The red fox, unlike other mammals, hears low-frequency sounds very well and can hear small animals digging underground. They frequently dig in the dirt to catch prey. Mice, meadow voles, squirrels and rabbits form the bulk of its diet, but it will also eat insects, reptiles, invertebrates, birds (including tame birds, so keep your chickens close, very close), eggs, fruits and berries in spring, summer and fall. Since the Red Fox is also a scavenger, it may also eat carrion and garbage. They continue to hunt even when full and store the extra food under leaves and dirt. They are agile and capable of jumping over 6 to 7-foot fences and can swim well. Foxes are so athletic they have been known to climb trees and settle on low branches. The red fox mates from January through March. The female will make one or more dens or burrows, also called earths, right after mating. The extra den locations are used if the original den is disturbed. The
same dens may be utilized year after year. A little less than two months after mating, the female gives birth to a litter of between one and seven kits. The male brings the female food while she is caring for the kits. The kits have short noses and resemble puppies when born. The parents create a patted-down dirt area just outside the den and the kits are allowed to play there when they are about a month old. Mom discourages the youngsters from leaving that mound of dirt, especially when she is away hunting. The mother begins feeding her kits regurgitated food to wean them and eventually she brings them live prey to “play” with and eat. Playing with live prey helps the young kits develop the skills they will need for hunting. They catch small rodents with a characteristic high pounce. This technique is one of the first things cubs learn as they begin to hunt. Red foxes usually stay together in pairs or small groups consisting of families, such as a mated pair and their young or a male with several females with kinship ties. The young of the mated pair remain with their parents until at least the fall of the year they
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were born and will sometimes remain longer, especially females, to assist in caring for new kits. Although the red fox tends to prey on small mammals and smaller predators, it is vulnerable to attack from larger predators, such as wolves or coyotes. But in our coastal area, the human and their motor vehicles are the red fox’s most dangerous predators. Red foxes have been known to live 10 to 14 years in captivity but live on average 5 years in the wild. Unfortunately, the red fox can become habituated to humans if easy access to unnatural foods exists. To avoid conflicts, people should keep their yards and neighborhoods free of feeding sources such as pet food. Sometimes well-intentioned people who feed feral cats attract red foxes, as well as coyotes, raccoons and opossums. A concentration of many species of wild animals sharing food sources could result in outbreaks of certain diseases, such as rabies or canine distemper. Sharing the planet with the red fox, as with any wild animal, demands that safety precautions be taken. Makes sense!
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n Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Beaufort Historic Site will kick off the spring season with its annual Publick Day event. During the event, the grounds of the historic site, 100 Block Turner Street will transform into an open-air marketplace, welcoming visitors to explore the vast array of goods and items for sale from various vendors. “Publick Times” dates back to the colonial period and is fashioned after Williamsburg of the 1700s when the General Court was in session. Publick Day gave visitors from far and wide an opportunity to come to town to see and be seen, conduct court business, shop, gossip, dine and dance. Guests that attend Publick Day at the Beaufort Historic Site can expect to find a variety of vendors selling antiques, vintage finds, collectibles, arts and crafts, wood crafts, furniture, handmade jewelry, baskets, pottery and much more. “We love the Publick Day event because it means spring has finally arrived,” says BHA Executive Director, Patricia Suggs. “It’s a great place to shop for one-of-a-kind handmade items and gifts. There is always something new and different. The Carteret County Master Gardeners will again have a wide array of native flowers and plants for sale to get all our spring gardens going.” Vendor space is available for Publick Day. Applications are being accepted to rent a 10' x 10' space for $25 if you are a BHA member ($40 for non-members). For an additional $10, vendors can also reserve one of eight spaces under the BHA’s tent. Space is first-come, first served and the event is held rain or shine. Spaces are nonrefundable. Vendors must supply their own tables and tent if needed. All proceeds from Publick Day go towards the ongoing restoration efforts and educational programs of the Beaufort Historical Association. For more information on Publick Day or to reserve your space as a vendor, call 252-728-5225, 1-800-575-7483 or download an application online at beauforthistoricsite.org.
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New in 2014 Under the chef ’s tent, you’ll see cooking demonstrations by local chefs. These demonstrations will reintroduce people to the simple pleasures of preparing seasonal foods grown within miles of their family’s dinner table. The chefs will offer shoppers an opportunity to taste fantastic seasonal produce and market products prepared before their eyes. “As more people become aware of the nutritional, taste and sustainable values of purchasing local foods, the farmer’s market will provide an excellent venue to teach its customers how to creatively use seasonal produce,” states Bondy. “It will be exciting for people to realize that it doesn’t take hours to prepare food from scratch using local products,” she said. Chef Jerry Frivance from Crystal Bluffs (formally of Sharpies and Front Street Grill) will be preparing seasonal fresh vegetables from 9 to 11a.m. at the opening market in
April. Other chefs currently scheduled to appear include: Peter Pegues from Pete’s Diner (May 3), Fabian Gotta from Ruddy Ducks (May 17), Jon McGregor from Clawsons 1905 Restaurant (May 31) and Denise Greer from Spoons Catering (June 24). Musical entertainment will become a regular feature at the markets throughout the season. To kick off the opening market, Beaufort-based musicians Six Pack of Gentlemen will entertain marketgoers.
Featured Guests On April 26, nutritionist Holly Blake will be on hand to discuss the best vegetables to use for a healthier lifestyle. Jim Merrell with NOAA National Weather Service from Newport will discuss something everyone is familiar with in Eastern Carolina—the weather. On May 10 meet Chris Jernigan, a soil specialist with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture Agronomist. People can bring in soil samples for testing in Raleigh. On June 26, Dr. Susan Lloyd from Live Oak Veterinary Clinic will talk about pet health and nutrition. Hungry Town Bike Tours has partnered with the Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market as a way to get people excited about making
healthy food choices by building a sense of connection to the local people who grow their food. On the Farmer’s Market Tour, participants will meet farmers and learn how they grow their crops, where they come from, what’s in season, and why they choose to farm. They will get to know local artisans, bakers, food purveyors and a market manager. The tours will take place every Saturday from April 19 to October 21 (with the exception of the first Saturday of each month). The tour lasts an hour and a half, and includes a bicycle tour through Beaufort’s historic district and along the waterfront. The cost is $20. For more information, visit hungrytownbiketours.com or call 252-648-1011. The Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market recently received kudos from a national publication. When Beaufort was named one of America’s Favorite Towns by Travel & Leisure magazine, the writer had this to say about the market: “Beaufort also draws raves for local flavors: visitors can shop for just-picked pears, farm-fresh cheeses, and handmade crafts under majestic oak trees at highly rated farmers’ markets.” The market also supports local craftsman and artists by encouraging them to participate in the market. Visitors to the area appreciate being able to find a locally handcrafted gift to take home with them ▼
lthough the Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market will begin its second season on Saturday, April 19, it’s clear that locals, visitors and boaters alike enjoyed the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor during their inaugural year in 2013. The market was founded in April 2013 by a small group of local and Carteret County farmers, with support from the Town of Beaufort and the Carteret County Board of Commissioners. While their support made this market possible, it was the community support that made it successful. Four weeks after their approval, the first market took place under the live oak trees on the grounds of the Carteret County Courthouse in Beaufort. Erica Bondy of Yellow Bear Farm has been hired as the market manager for the second year and will oversee the market activities. Since last May, the market has delivered as promised. People attending the market have enjoyed fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, pasture-raised chickens, fresh local shrimp and more. In all, over 40 food producers and artists participated over the course of the season—some part-time and full-time. On any given Saturday, you could find up to 12 to 15 vendors at one time. Visitors to The Crystal Coast soon discovered locally produced farm-fresh food from right here in Carteret County.
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while they buy the makings for a home-grown picnic lunch. For farmers like Joe Merrell of JW Merrell Farm, it was a wonderful first season. Merrell and his family own Carteret County’s only Century Farm in Beaufort. Like any new organization, the group worked hard to make everything run smoothly. You may see a few minor changes in 2014 with expanded hours from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. One thing for sure, the Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market will return to its’ roots at the Carteret County Courthouse every Saturday through November 22, 2014. The market is free and open to the public. For more information on the Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market, visit their website atwww. beaufortfarmersmarket.com. The farmers will do their best to make the Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market grow again this year. After all, that’s what farmers do. They make things grow.
Become A Vendor Join dozens of farmers, bakers, artists, and craftsman beneath the oaks at the Carteret County Courthouse to sell your food and art. Shoppers supported over 25 vendors to the tune of over $85,000 in 2013 and, more importantly, the market quickly became a community meeting place on Saturday mornings. Applications are currently being accepted for all locally grown, raised, baked, handcrafted, and designed food, art, and craft products. Community nonprofit organizations are encouraged to set up tables to promote their local causes and volunteers are always needed to help the market run smoothly. Visit the website beaufortfarmersmarket. com for more information on how to get involved or call 503-7919747. David Cartier resides in Beaufort. You can follow Historic Beaufort on Facebook and Twitter (@NCBeaufort).
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O GAVIN M. LANGLEY Gavin M. Langley is a member of Capital Investment Companies at Sound Bank. Reach him at 252-727-2147 or email glangley@ capital-invest.com.
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ur parents and grandparents saved much more than we do. Most people who have read up on the economy for any length of time have heard of the personal saving rate (PSAVERT), which the Commerce Department calculates as the ratio of personal saving to disposable personal income. The January personal spending report released by the Commerce Department in early March showed the PSAVERT at 4.3%.1 As recently as January 2013, households were saving just 2.3% of their disposable incomes, so this can be labeled a short-term improvement. It still pales in comparison to the way Americans used to save.2 The “greatest generation” had a culture of saving. Its thrift was reinforced further by hard times and a call for personal sacrifices as the economy endured the Great Depression and stateside rationing during WWII. The Commerce Department began measuring household saving in 1959 and as unbelievable as it may seem today, households saved 10% or more of their disposable incomes through nearly all of the Sixties. In May 1975, the personal savings rate reached a historic peak of 14.60%.1,2 From 1959 to the present, the PSAVERT average has been 6.84 percent—but the 21st century shows evidence of a significant decline. The savings rate fell into the 1–3% range, dropping to a record low of 0.8% in April 2005.2 To some analysts, a declining personal savings rate signals a stronger economy. It implies more spending and consumer spending has the biggest impact on GDP. You can’t have it all, however; more spending means less saving and Americans are plagued by insufficient retirement reserves. Are credit cards the problem? We borrow greatly, but there are other factors in play. You may have heard about America’s “shrinking middle class.” That is no exaggeration. The most recent Census Bureau data shows the median U.S. household income for 2012 at $51,017. By comparison, median U.S. household income in 1989—when adjusted for inflation —would work out to $51,681 today. From 1989–2012, annualized consumer inflation was mostly in the 2–4% range. All this illustrates a slow but notable erosion of purchasing power.3,4 During the same time frame, the cost of college went up dramatically, health care costs increased and real estate values fluctuated. People saved less and borrowed more and not simply on impulse; they wound up borrowing more to maintain a middle-class standard of living. Real incomes aside, we are often lured into unnecessary spending. Advertising can convince us that we have unmet needs and desires and that we must respond to them by buying goods and services. Urges, emotions, ennui, living without a budget – these can all lead us to spend more than we really should, especially given how much money we will need to adequately retire. Our parents and grandparents really knew how to pay themselves first—and while economic pressures make it harder for many of us to do so today, that doesn’t make it any less of a priority. It might be useful to think about future money when you think about making a discretionary purchase. Are those dollars you are spending at a mall or restaurant today better off saved or invested for tomorrow? Think about your big dreams and goals, the ones you have looked forward to realizing for years. How many dollars are you putting toward them? Is your spending aligned with them or in conflict with them? Could you spend less here and there and devote more money to those priorities? Sometimes we have to borrow and spend more than we would like, but often we have a choice—and the choice we make may affect our ability to retire sooner or later. A P R I L / M AY 2 0 1 4 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | 3 7
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B I R T H DAY S Happy birthday to our April Parrot Heads Phyllis Harke, Tom Jones, Tracy Hodge, Ross Eason, Adam Justice, Wendy “Kayaking” Merrill, David Meeks, Betty White, Tom Beltran, Jeff Jones, Annie Hughes, Ty “Water Master” Cannon, Mystie Turnage, John Jones, Joe White, Matt “Mr. Lucky” Morel, Candice Combs, Valerie ‘Party On” Johnson, Loekie Smith, Russell Burgess, Diane Hulse. James “El Presidente” Hicks, Craig Burnell, Gary Schroeder, Dan Grainger, Bob Messig, Eddie “Mr. Mayor” Barber, Burl Edwards and James Jeanes.
JOIN THE CLUB To keep up with what’s going on in the Parrot Head nation, visit them online at emeraldisleparrotheads.com or find them on Facebook. Better yet, become a member of the Phlock. All it takes is a fun-loving soul and a desire to give something back to your community.
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ighly questionable March weather, but as usual Parrot Heads pushed on through it while having a good time. Our regular PHlocking had to be inside for March Madness with great tunes from Scearce & Ketner along with very strange basketball games and rowdiness at the Emerald Club. Top that off with some good grub and a lot of laughter and we had a great gathering and got cranked up for our St. Patty’s Day Festival booth. Now that was a fun time with the crew giving out bling, signing up new members and hawking tickets for donated raffle items at our Riff Raff Raffle. With fifteen super donated raffle items, this year’s take was the best ever raising $1,250 that we donated to the Emerald Isle Emergency Medical Services. These are the good folks who respond when we fall down and go boom and are an incredible benefit to residents and visitors; can’t thank them enough for their caring, dedication and skills. So if we can wade through the April showers (hey, it could be snow), we’ll get on with our regular PHirst PHriday PHlocking so come on out and hang out with us for a great time! The day after, we’ll all be trotting out with bags in hand to clean up the entrance to the Isle with our Adopt-A-Highway Pickup on 4/5. Next will be our New Members’ Social (we picked up 27 new fun-loving and community-minded folks at the St. Pat’s Festival alone) on April 10 at Ribeyes Restaurant. After we breathe a sigh from April’s activities, we’ll be planning for our infamous Beach Bicycle Poker Run. This is one fundraising event focused on benefitting wounded warriors and their families that no one should miss. Last year we had 170 riders and raised $4,500 and we hope to top this in 2014. So stay tuned and make plans to come on out for bike decorating contests, donation raffles, a fun and rowdy ride and great prizes for a good cause. Thanks to all the Parrot Heads who give of their time and energy to help out in the community while having a good ol’ time and of course thanks to all the local businesses that support us and help us out with donations. One cerebral thought as we start heading into warmer weather: “Try to be as good a person as your dog thinks you are.” And hey, if you don’t have a dog, just remind yourself to be good to those around you. See all y’all around the Crystal Coast and remember if you’re having a cold one, make sure you have a designated driver!
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HOOKED UP FISHING REPORT
FISHING HEATS UP! A H O O K E D U P L O O K AT W H AT ’ S B I T I N G I N A P R I L
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ell, the Crystal Coast has made it through a tough winter but warm weather is on the horizon. The arrival of April brings even warmer weather and fishing along the Crystal Coast really heats up! Anglers can expect to see some dramatic changes as many species migrate in. So, now is the time to drop the boat in the water and go have some fun!
Inshore
Anglers willing to put in the time and research will find small schools of redfish working mud flats, creeks and shallow bays this month. They spend much of the winter feeding sporadically due to slowed metabolisms. When they make their move up the coast and into our rivers and coastal backwaters in April, they feed aggressively! The shallow bays in highsalinity areas will be covered with a slimy algae locals call “turd moss.” This means anglers need to use certain methods and baits to avoid getting slimed. One of my favorite baits is Berkley’s 5" Gulp jerk shad and 4" Gulp shrimp fished on a weightless hook for extremely shallow water. These baits will suspend and mimic a wounded minnow while avoiding the slime. Once our water temperatures break 60 degrees try your top-water baits for a very impressive surface strike. I really like the action of Sebile’s 3¾" Bonga Minnow in both the mullet and natural golden shiner colors. These top water baits are durable and have an amazingly irresistible action! Although redfish make a big push into the backwaters in April, one of the most abundant species will be bluefish and they offer families some serious fun. Ranging from a half to over five pounds, these aggressive feeders will dominate the food chain from the inlets to the sounds by the middle of the month. They can be found working the entire water column around the inlets and connecting channels as they ambush glass minnows. Blues will also feed aggressively along the edges of sand and grass flats and even move into shallow bays. When around the inlets and connecting channels, look for small turns and seagulls feeding on silversides along current rips at the edge of sandbars. Either drift or troll an area until you find feeding blues. You can often anchor up and fish the same spot over and over with suspending baits, deep diving lures, metal jigs and top water baits. Have fun, but be careful as they often shake like crazy when brought aboard.
Nearshore
FISH’N 4 LIFE Captain Jeff Cronk leads fishing and nature charters on the Crystal Coast. To get out on the water with him, call 910‑325‑8194. You can also visit him online at nccharterfishing.com.
Our nearshore fishing has a lot to offer the small boat angler in April. A good number of our artificial reefs and hard/live bottoms will be holding albacore and bonito this month. The bonito typically make their showing on AR 315, 320, 330, 345 and 355 in mid-April and the bite lasts through mid-May. They will congregate around high relief structure, surfacing in the early morning hours, descending in the water column often unnoticed mid-day and resurfacing late in the afternoon. The albacore will be around before the bonito but both species provide an amazing fight on light spin tackle and fly rods. They will make incredibly fast runs of 50 yards or more in seconds! Some of my favorite baits include a 1½ to 2-oz. Pink Stingsilver, a ¼-oz. Bett’s double spec rig and Yozuri’s deep diving hard baits. These fish will also destroy a small 3–5" top water bait in the early morning hours when large schools are surfacing. Although both species can be eaten, the bonito is the better of the two with a very light pink meat that is very tasty!
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DIV I N G OU R COAST IN APRIL
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JOIN DISCOVERY Contact Discovery Diving at 252‑728‑2265 or visit them on Facebook to see what classes and events are coming up. You can also visit discoverydiving.com.
JOIN ECARA ECARA works to continue sinking ships to create artificial reefs here in North Carolina, but their resources are limited. To get involved with ECARA, visit carolinareef.org to check out their current project list.
s the cool days in March faded away to warm days that got into the 70s, everyone got a case of spring fever, but water temperatures were slow to warm up. The offshore temperatures in March ranged from the low to the mid 60s, with inshore temps in the low to mid 50s. These temperatures were slightly above the normal temperatures for March. With these warm days, the inshore temperatures should continue to rise. Diving Radio Island will become more frequent. Most of the captains of the dive charter boats on the Crystal Coast have over 20 years of experience running boats and taking divers to the wrecks offshore. They know when it’s safe and when it is too rough and the charter has to be cancelled. Divers rely on this experience when they sign up for a dive charter. But divers don’t just dive on charters—they need to be able to determine when conditions are safe for themselves. Most divers begin diving by doing shore dives, especially at Radio Island, a popular dive site in Beaufort. Most weekends during the summer, divers come to the rock jetty at high tide to enjoy the local marine environment. Some are diving for fun or to gain experience, others are there taking classes to improve their skills. Radio Island has to be dove at slack tide, the time when the tide is neither coming in nor going out. When the tide is starting to run, divers can still dive there. It becomes a drift dive. The divers use the current to help them move along the rock jetty so they aren’t using their energy to move themselves. Knowing when to get out before the current gets too strong is learned through experience. Just because the current has not picked up on the bottom, doesn’t mean it hasn’t picked up on the surface. It takes longer to feel the effects of the current on the bottom. The diver’s ability to kick in a current depends on leg strength, kicking technique and their fins. All of these factors help determine when a diver needs to leave the water because the conditions are no longer safe for them. When divers go out on their personal boat to dive on the rocks and wrecks off of the Crystal Coast, they need to know their limitations, and the only way to know is through experience. Unlike diving at Radio Island, the current isn’t always on the top and the bottom. The current could be only at the surface, only on the bottom, only in mid-water or a combination of any and all of these. Sometimes the current can be going one direction on the surface and a different direction on the bottom. Because the conditions in the ocean can change very quickly, it is always wise to be prepared. Just like a dive charter boat, divers on their own boat should have a trail line behind the boat in case there is a current on the surface. The trail line allows the divers to grab hold of it and pull themselves back to the boat if there is a surface current. There should always be someone on the boat. If the divers cannot make it back to the anchor line, either because of current or inability to navigate, and have to surface away from the boat, having someone on the boat will allow the boat to be moved to come get them. Dives should always begin into the current if possible. At the beginning of the dive, the diver has their full strength and air supply. When it is time to turn around and head back to the anchor line or exit point, they can let the current help them move through the water instead of having to fight against it. Sometimes divers have to go with the current at the beginning of a dive because of where the anchor is located on the wreck. Divers will have to know to turn around earlier than normal because it might take more energy and air than normal. Gaining experience by diving is how divers increase their skills and ability to know when they should or should not dive because of the conditions. If you would like information about upcoming classes or charters or to find out the tide times for Radio Island, contact Discovery Diving at 252-728-2265, dive@discoverydiving.com or follow them on Facebook.
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Her girls competed at the Greater Greensboro Invitational in February. All of them scored personal bests at the meet. And, when the CCG owners asked her to teach the morning preschool and parent tot classes, Ms. Bodi welcomed the challenge. Although these “fun” gymnastics courses were not something they offered in Hungary, Ms. Bodi was excited to learn to teach them and has been well received by the kids and parents alike. The icing on the cake has been Ms. Bodi’s decision to continue to compete here in the U.S. In March, she competed as an Xcel Gold gymnast at the Crystal Coast Spring Invite. The gymnasts and parents alike were thrilled to watch this world-class gymnast perform. After the meet, Ms. Dia posted on Facebook, “First coach and then gymnast all in the same day. In America, anything is possible!” And, with coaches like Ms. Bodi, for gymnasts in Carteret County, anything in possible.
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reasonable price that’s also perfect for all of my inshore applications. Penn® has taken care of that with the introduction of their new Regiment Inshore rods and Conflict Spinning Reels. I’ve been fishing the Regiment 7' 6 to 12-pound class spinning rod with a Conflict 2500 spinning reel for a few months now. The new inshore rods feature a lightweight, sensitive blended 36/30 Ton graphite blank and Fuji K guides as well as Hybra-cork grips which are more durable than cork grips. Paired with the lightweight and smooth Conflict 2500 reel, this is a superb combo with the finesse needed to land trophy speckled trout and the strength to handle intense battles from hookups with NC’s powerful redfish!
“Unfortunately,” winced Rush, “due to the state’s budget challenges over the last few years, this project According to Rush, the Town of Emerald Isle partnered with the state aquariums to submit a grant for starter funds for a concrete pier in Emerald Isle to be managed by the State Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores. They were awarded $2.2M in 2008 from the Waterfront Access and Marine Industry (WAMI) Fund. These funds were allocated for design and site improvements at the site of the former Emerald Isle Pier which was lost in the summer of 1996 due to hurricanes Bertha and Fran. “Unfortunately,” winced Rush, “due to the state’s budget challenges over the last few years, this project became a casualty of the budget challenges and then ultimately the General Assembly directed the aquariums to not be involved with these projects anymore.” So what next? Where do we stand concerning a new concrete pier in Emerald Isle? “The Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners remains very committed to the idea of an ocean fishing pier in Emerald Isle,” said Rush, “it’s very much a long term goal for us at this point, but we are definitely moving ahead with that. We’ve now formally
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severed the arrangement with the state, but we were very fortunate to have the remaining (WAMI) grant funds, about $700,000 so we’re going forward with parking lot and storm water improvements of the proposed site and have those improvements completed by April of 2015. And in the meantime we are also plugging ahead with plans for the eventual construction of the fishing pier and trying to come up with a reasonable realistic financing plan going forward.” The town is currently in in possession of those concrete pier design documents, but how about the cost and the funding of a new pier? Although the Nags Head Pier and massive pier house cost about $25M, according to Rush, the current goal is for a 1,000-foot long concrete fishing pier and very scaled back pier house in Emerald with an estimated cost in the $9M to $10M range. At this point Rush and the Town of Emerald Isle are actively exploring corporate and private partnerships and grant funding as they look forward to a permanent concrete pier in Emerald Isle, in maybe five years or more, which will help secure the future heritage of Emerald Isle. Anyone want a pier named for them?
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