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19 OWLS: Plunge Divers Despite their sloppy and smelly ways, Brown Pelicans are a staff favorite at the Wildlife Shelter because of their sweetness and charm.
20 The Fisher Woman In this lighthearted, folksy essay, the author takes a look back over the years to the day his mother showed him up on the fishing boat.
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Independence Day is one of our favorite holidays—fireworks all over the Coast!
21 Ask the Aquarium: Whelks Whelks, whelks everywhere! But what is that weird hard plate on their soft foot? Flip ahead and find out about nature’s clever engineering.
23 Southern Gardening: Bambi We all love the sweetness and beauty of deer, but not so much that we’re willing to donate our tender garden greens to them! 20 PLUNGE DIVERS
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31 OLD HOMES Enjoy the history and beauty of the third oldest town in North Carolina.
The Regulars 12 Things to Do 19 OWLS: Brown Pelican 21 Ask the Aquarium 37 Watermark 38 Parrot Heads 39 Hooked Up Fishing 40 Diving the Coast 41 Tides
27 When Life Gives You Lemons At Salty Air Open Market in Cedar Point, everyone has a story. In this one, find out where the sweetness in Sarah’s pies comes from!
31 Beaufort Old Homes Tour Stroll through the third oldest town in North Carolina at the 54th Annual Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens tour in late June. J U N E / J U LY 2 0 1 4 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | 7
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✪ Beaufort July 4th Parade [ 11 AM ] Parade takes place along the waterfront, beginning on the corner of Gordon and Front Streets. Free ice cream follows at the Carteret County Courthouse. Call 252-728-3917 for more information. JULY 4
✪ Morehead City July 4th Celebration [ 7–10 PM ] The Morehead City waterfront comes alive with live music and fireworks. Enjoy The Main Event Band at Jaycee Park. Spectacular fireworks display will be launched from Sugarloaf Island across from Jaycee Park at 9 p.m. For more information call 252726-5083. JULY 4
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4th of July Fish Fry [ 11 AM–5 PM } At Core Sound Waterfowl Museum, 1785 Island Road, Harkers Island. Fresh local fish with all the trimmings! Bake Sale and Live Music! Eat-in or carry-out for just $8 a plate. Call 252-728-1500 for more information.
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[ 2 PM ] All movies are shown at the Carteret County Public Library in the Beaufort Square Program Room. Adult supervision required for children under 8. Free admission and refreshments. Call 252-808-3301 for more information.
[ 8:30 PM ] Movies are free to the public and will begin at dusk at the Pavilion on the Circle, 115 Atlantic Boulevard, Atlantic Beach. JUNE 13
✪ Friday Free Flick: Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs 2 [ 7 PM ] At the 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. JUNE 13
✪ 4th Annual ‘Fly-In’ Movie Night [ 5–8 PM ] A free event sponsored by the Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center. Interactive STEM demonstrations and booth. Learn about weather, aerodynamics and engineering and enjoy photos in pilot/crew gear. Disney’s “Planes” will be shown at 7 p.m. on the giant screen. Bring your chairs and blankets. Concessions available. For more information call 252- 444-4348 or visit ecaviationheritage.com. JUNE 17
✪ Summer Afternoon Film Fest [ 2 PM ] Free movies at the Carteret County Public Library in Beaufort. Adult supervision is required for children under 8. Refreshments provided. Call 252808-3301 for more information.
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✪ Pickin’ and Grinnin’ in the Park [ 6:30 PM ] Newport Pickin’ and Grinnin’ in the Park begins again. String musician are welcome to pull up a chair and join in on a front porch kind of jam. Pickers will meet under the large pavilion located at 260 Howard Boulevard in the Newport Community Park. For more information call 252-223-3733. DATES IN JUNE & JULY
✪ Concerts at the Fort [ 7–8 PM ] At Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach. Meet in the fort parade ground and enjoy a free concert. Call 252-726-3775 for more information. No alcohol or pets allowed. 6/13.......................Unknown Tongues (Cajun / Zydeco) 6/20..............Samantha Casey and the Bluegrass Jam 7/11................................... Wild Honey (Country / Folk)
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[ 5–8 PM ] The free concerts take place at the Jaycee Park on the Morehead City Waterfront, 807 Shepard Street. Call 252-808-0440 for more information. JUNE 19 | JULY 3, 10
✪ EmeraldFest [ 6:30–8 PM ] EmeraldFest is back again with weekly free outdoor music at the Western Ocean Regional Access facility located off Islander Drive. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the fun! 252-354-6350. June 19 ...........Pure T Mommicked (Rock / Alternative) June 26........................................ My Three Kilts (Irish) July 3........................................ 4EverAll (Pop / Variety) July 10................................Justin Castellano (Eclectic) JUNE 26
✪ Carteret Chorale Concert [ 8 PM ] The Carteret Chorale led by Laurence Stith will perform at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. There will be a reception immediately following. Free event sponsored by Public Radio East. JUNE 27
Summer Jam [ 7 PM–MIDNIGHT ] With Liquid Pleasure at the Coral Bay Club, Atlantic Beach. Tickets are $50 and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine. For more information or to purchase tickets visit bgccc. net/events or call 252-222-3007. This event is a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs.
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Harrika’s Brew Haus Entertainment Thirsty Thursday Tasting: Taste, learn and experience new and limited release beers every Thursday 5–8 p.m. Open Mic in the Garage Bar or Biergarten. $3 craft beer drafts every Friday 6–10 p.m. Bands and Beer in the Biergarten every Saturday night 7–10 p.m. For information call 252-354-7911, visit teaandbeer. com, search for Harrika’s Brew Haus on Facebook or stop by 911 Cedar Point Boulevard in Cedar Point.
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[ 1–3 PM ] The Boathouse at Front Street Village, 2400 Lennoxville Road in Beaufort, offers free wine and beer tastings every Saturday. Call 252-838-1524 for information or visit frontstreetvillage.com. JUNE 7
Men Who Cook [ 4:30–6:30 PM ] The Beaufort Historical Association will host a new event at the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street. Tickets are $30. Call 252-728 or 5225 or visit beauforthistoricsite.org for tickets. JUNE 21
Bocce ‘Ciao’ Down [ 5–8 PM ] This event features all things Italian including a bocce ball tournament followed by an al fresco style reception where guests can enjoy Italian cuisine, wines and specialty drinks. The event will take place at the Beaufort East Village site, 2201 Front Street. Tickets are $75. The bocce tournament costs $200 per 2-person team and includes the reception. Advance registration required. For tickets or for more information and registration, call 252-515-0708, visit beaufortwineandfood.com or stop by the Beaufort Wine and Food office at 400 Front Street, Suite 8.
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✪ CONCERTS AT THE FORT at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach on various Fridays in June and July. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. For information call 252-726-3775.
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Wine Cruise Wednesdays [ 7–9 PM ] Sit back, taste wines and savor the sunset along the Crystal Coast with new wine tasting and Italian buffet cruises. Once the Crystal Coast Lady departs the dock, we will offer you tastes of different wines and you will have the option to purchase by the glass or bottle. Great for learners and wine connoisseurs. Visit crystalcoastlady.com or call 252728-8687 for reservations.
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Nutrition 101 [ 6–7 PM ] Clarify confusion and learn how to eat well. Class is $5. Pre-register by June 11. For more information call 910-326-2600, visit the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension or register online at swansboro.recdesk.com. JUNE 13, 27
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NUTRITION 101 at the Swansboro Recreation Center June 12 from 6–7 p.m. Learn healthy eating for yourself and your family. Class is $5. For more information call 910-326-2600.
Lunch with a Dash of History [ 11:30 AM– 1 PM ] At The History Place Museum, 1008 Arendell Street, Morehead City. Presented by Rodney Kemp. Cost is $15 for lecture and lunch ($12 for members). Lecture only is $8 ($5 for members). 6/13...............................Characters of Carteret County 6/27....................................................... The Spy Game JUNE 14–22
9-Day Boatbuilding Class [ 9 AM–4:30 PM ] Build a traditional flat-bottomed skiff or a small round-bottomed boat over a one-week period with an expert’s guidance. Take home a boat ready for primer at the end of the class. Materials are included. Tools are supplied, but participants are encouraged to bring their own battery-operated drills (including charger) and palm or orbital sanders. A Boatbuilding Carpentry class is a prerequisite. Cost is $1,770. The extra materials (excluding sails) required for a sailing craft add $750 to the class fee. Minimum age is 16. For information, call 252-728-7317, visit ncmaritimemuseums.com or or stop by the North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort. JUNE 16 | JULY 8 | AUGUST 4, 18
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✪ FISHING DEMONSTRATIONS offered free in June sponsored by the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort. For information call 252-728-7817 or visit ncmaritimemuseums.com.
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✪ Beach Safety Course [ 1 PM ] Offered by the Emerald Isle Fire Department. Course includes information about the town’s programs, how to prepare for your beach visit, warning flags and what they mean, rip current identification and survival, spinal injury prevention, lightning safety, potentially harmful aquatic life and more! The course
is free of charge to everyone and will be held at the Town Board Meeting Room, 7500 Emerald Drive. For information call 252-354-2445. June 14–22 JUNE 21, JULY 4
✪ Cannon Firings at Fort Macon Meet at the fort parade ground at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30 to view the firing process of a Civil War cannon. Call 252-726-3775 for more information. JUNE 23
College Bootcamp [ 4 PM ] Preparing for college can be overwhelming. College Bootcamp will offer organizing, cooking, financial and general tips for surviving college in a fun environment. Outfit your dorm with DIY crafts on a friendly budget. Take home a dorm room craft and College Bootcamp Survival Guide. Class is open to rising seniors and college freshman. Pre-register by June 18. Cost is $10 per person. For more information call 910-326-2600 or come by the Recreation Center. JUNE 25–26
✪ Boater Education Course [ 6–9 PM ] Swansboro Parks and Recreation is partnering with NC Wildlife to offer a free NASBLA Boater Education Course. Upon completion, participants receive a boater education card. For more information call 910-326-2600, visit the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension or register online at swansboro.recdesk.com. JUNE 26
✪ Hurricane Preparedness Class [ 6 PM ] Learn how to prepare for a hurricane. Free workshop is conducted by Swansboro Police Department. For more information call 910-326-2600, JUNE 28
Spirit Hunters of the South [ 11 AM | 2 PM | 5:30 PM } Ashley Field and Pam Nance return to Beaufort to present their findings from recent paranormal investigations. Their reservation-only program sold out quickly last year, so call 252-7285225 or visit beauforthistoricsite.org early to purchase tickets. Tickets are $12 per person.
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✪ Open Play Ping Pong [ 5–7 PM ] Open play ping pong will be available to everyone for general practice, friendly competition and a chance to meet new people. For more information call 910-326-2600. JUNE 2–JULY 7
POUND Fitness Class [ 6 PM ] Rock your body using Ripstix™ weighted drumsticks engineered for exercise. Cost is $6 per class. For more information call 910-326-2600, visit the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension or register online at swansboro.recdesk.com. JUNE 7
7th Annual Kayak for the Warriors [ 8–10 AM ] A collection of family events at McNeill Park and Garner Park on Oakleaf Drive in Pine Knoll Shores culminating in a 3.2-mile kayak race on Bogue Sound and through the PKS canals. All funds raised benefit Hope for the Warriors. For more information visit kayakforthewarriors.org. Register online or by calling 252-247-4353. JUNE 9–13, 16–20 | JULY 14–18
MOVE-IT! Camp [ 9 AM–4 PM ] Enjoy a wide variety of activities— baseball, softball, flag football, bocce ball, shuffleboard, table tennis, archery, corn hole, soccer, disc golf, tennis and more. For rising third through sixth graders. At the Fort Benjamin Recreation Center in Newport Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cost is $65 per week and includes snacks, juice and visor. Package price for all three weeks is $175. Optional 8 a.m. drop-off for additional fee.
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[ 2 PM ] To celebrate the opening of its new recreational fishing exhibit, the NC Maritime Museum has assembled a group of Eastern North Carolina sport fishing guides to present how-to demonstrations. Visit ncmaritimemuseums.com or call 252-728-7317 to register. 6/10......Capt. Richard Andrews, Tar-Pam Guide Service
JUNE 16–20
River Fishing on the Pamlico, Neuse & Pungo Rivers
Emerald Isle Youth Tennis Camps with Tony Pereira
6/11..... Capt. Rob Koraly, Sandbar Safari Guide Service Catching Red Drum & Flounder Near Swansboro
[ 9–10:30 AM ] All students must pre-register. Cost is $70. For students ages 7–13. All levels of experience are welcome. You must register by June 9. Payment of fee is due two weeks prior to class. Registration forms are available at emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd/tennis. For more information call 252-354-6350.
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6/13................ Capt. Jeff McBane, NC Aquarium at PKS Inshore Fishing from Bogue Sound to Back Sound
6/14..................Capt. Jeff Cronk, Fish’n-4 Life Charters Nearshore Flounder Fishing
JUNE 19–20
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JUNE 17
Beach Fun Run Series [ 5:30 PM ] All ages and skill levels welcome. 1-Mile, 5K or 10K. Takes place on the Atlantic Beach Circle. Register one time for all 7 races for $25 (includes the T-shirt) or individually for $5 per race. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m.; race begins at 6:30 p.m. Download the forms at ccpr.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/ or register onsite.
[ 9 AM–NOON ] An introduction to coastal fish and fishing methods. Cane poles, bait and tackle are provided for dock fishing for this 2-day class. Students also board a research vessel to catch and identify marine life in near shore waters. Cost is $65. Open to rising third and fourth graders. Advance registration required. For information call 252-728-7317, visit ncmaritimemuseums.com or or stop by the North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort.
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Track and Field [ 9–10:30 AM ] For rising sixth to ninth graders. Includes track and field events such as running, long jump, discus, hurdle and others. At West Carteret High School on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (no practice on July 4) and will end with a mock track meet. Call 252-808-3301 for more information.
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✪ Teen Knitting and Book Chat [ NOON–2 PM ] All teens are invited to come and learn to knit or work on current projects. For additional information call 252-726-301 or visit thewebblibrary. com. The Webb Library is located at 812 Evans Street in Morehead City. WEDNESDAYS
JUNE 6–14
Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament Join in one of the oldest and largest sportfishing tournaments in the country. Daily public weigh-ins on the Morehead City waterfront. Ticketed events are open to the public. For details visit thebigrock.com.
✪ Knit-Wits at the Webb [ 11:30 AM–12:30 PM ] Bring your current project or get some helpful hints from experienced knitters at the Webb Library. For additional information call 252-726301 or visit thewebblibrary.com. The Webb Library is located at 812 Evans Street in Morehead City.
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Upcycle This! [ 5:30 PM ] Turn trash into treasure! Pre-registration required by June 23. Cost is $8. Call 910-326-2600 or come by the Swansboro Recreation Center, 830 Main St. Ext. for more information. You may register online by visiting swansboro.recdesk.com.
FOR KIDS & TEENS WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
✪ Story Time [ 10:30–11:30 AM ] Join Ms. Laura for stories and more. A craft and snack are provided. A caregiver must accompany the children. The Webb Library is located at 812 Evans Street in Morehead City. JUNE 11
✪ Summer Reading Program Open Registration at the Webb [ 11 AM–2 PM ] The theme of this year’s free summer reading program at the Webb Library is called “Fizz, Boom, Read!” Readers of all ages will explore all things scientific. Science experiments, building robots, nature explorations, chemistry fun and “top secret” scientific research. Open to preschoolers through young adults. For additional information call 252-7263012 or visit thewebblibrary.com. The Webb Library is located at 812 Evans Street in Morehead City. JUNE 13
✪ Teen Night: Karaoke [ 7–9 PM ] Teens, celebrate your last day of school! Grab your friends and head to Swansboro Parks and Recreation for some karaoke. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Event is free, but preregistration preferred by June 11. For more information call 910-326-2600, visit the Swansboro Recreation Center at 830 Main Street Extension or register online at swansboro.recdesk.com. JUNE 28
Tiny Tots Triathlon [ 10 AM ] For kids ages 2–5 at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation, 7500 Emerald Drive. Includes a 7-meter “swim” across the slip’n’slide, 0.026k trike and a 0.062k run. To register call 252-354-6350.
HOME & GARDEN WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS
JUNE 12, 14
✪ Swansboro Downtown Market
Horse Sense and Survival Tours Join a park ranger for a glimpse into the world of the wild horses of Shackleford Banks. For reservations and information call Cape Lookout National Seashore at 252-728-2250, Ext. 0.
[ 10 AM–3 PM ] Located in Olde Towne Square at the intersection of Front and Church Streets in historic downtown Swansboro. The market features handmade works and homemade and homegrown products. For more information, visit swansboro.recdesk.com.
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JUNE 27–28
Shackleford Banks: Horses, Hiking and History
54th Annual Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour
[ 9:30 AM–1:30 PM ] Find out what makes Shackleford Banks a unique barrier island, from the early settlers to tales of Blackbeard and wild horses that roam the sandy beaches. Benjamin Wunderly will guide a hike. Not suitable for children under 6. Cost is $30. Advance registration required. For information, call 252-7287317, visit ncmaritimemuseums.com or or stop by the North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort. JUNE 24 | JULY 8
Explore Rachel Carson Reserve [ 9:30–11:30 AM ] Learn about the plants and animals that Rachel Carson studied. A guided hike will take you through the different habitats found on Town Marsh and Bird Shoal. Not suitable for children under 6. Cost is $20. Advance registration required. For information, call 252-728-7317, visit ncmaritimemuseums.com or or stop by the North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort. JUNE 27
Kayak Through History [ 9 AM–NOON ] Enjoy basic instruction and safety lessons followed by a relaxing paddle through the salt marshes and sandbars around Beaufort. Ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Some kayak experience is recommended. Reservations are $45 ($25 with own kayak). Advance registration required. For information, call 252-728-7317, visit ncmaritimemuseums.com or or stop by the North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort.
[ 10 AM–5 PM ] A walking tour of Beaufort’s private historic homes, gardens, churches and meeting halls. For more information call 252-728-5225 or visit beauforthistoricsite.org. JUNE 27–29
Antique Show and Sale At the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City, this event features more than 40 booths of antiques and collectibles, as well as a gourmet Tea Room. Friday from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 252-728-5225 or 252-247-3883 for more information.
LOCAL EVENTS JUNE 7
✪ Military Appreciation Day [ 10 AM–4 PM ] Hammocks Beach State Park and the Swansboro Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee are hosting the annual Military Appreciation Day special event at the state park in Swansboro. Festivities include games, food and community-based educational booths. Complimentary ferry rides to Bear Island for active duty military and their families will be offered, so come early to get your ticket! Park gates open at 8 a.m. Contact the park office for further information at 910-326-4881. JUNE 14
✪ Maritime Day [ 11 AM–3 PM ] Sail in the museum’s fleet of traditional wooden boats, cast a line with a cane pole, join in games or just relax and enjoy the music and view of Gallant’s Channel. Lunch and activities are free. The event takes place at Gallant’s Channel,
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✪ Red Cross Blood Drive [ 2–7 PM ] The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive. Please give!
SUMMER CAMPS MONDAYS–FRIDAYS THROUGH SUMMER
‘Around the World’ Art Camp [ 9–11:30 AM ] BluSail Gallery’s Around the World Art Camp lets children “travel around the world” for a creative, international experience! With a different country every week, your child can learn all summer long! We provide all materials. Only $95 per student. Visit blu-sail.com for details and registration, call 252-723-9516 or visit BluSail Gallery, 903 Arendell Street, Morehead City. MONDAYS–FRIDAYS THROUGH SUMMER
MHC 8-Week Day Camp [ 7:30 AM–5:30 PM ] An 8-week Summer Camp for children 3–12. Daily activities and field trips, recreational and educational activities of games, sports, arts and crafts and field trips. Cost for a full 8-week summer registration for Morehead City residents is $300 for the first child ($450 for nonresidents) and $250 for each additional ($400 for nonresidents). For more information call 252-726-5083. JUNE 9–10
Seashore Life 1 Summer Science [ 9 AM–NOON ] Investigate coastal marine life on local islands. Cost is $50, open to rising first and second graders. Advance registration required. Visit ncmaritimemuseums.com or call 252-728-7317 to register. JUNE 9–13 | AUGUST 11–22
MHC Weeklong Day Camp [ 7:30 AM–5:30 PM ] Provides childcare for children ages 6–12.Cost is $60 per week for Morehead City residents ($75 for non-residents). For more information call 252-726-5083.
THINGS TO DO
M I D – J U N E T O M I D – J U LY JUNE 10–11, 24-25
Pirates! Summer Science School [ 9 AM–NOON ] Become part of a pirate crew and choose how best to prepare for work, ready for battle and divide any prizes that come your way. Cost is $50, open to rising first and second graders. Advance registration is required. Visit ncmaritimemuseums. com or call 252-728-7317 to register. JUNE 19–20
Fish and Fishing Summer Science [ 9 AM–NOON ] An introduction to coastal fish and fishing methods. Cane poles, bait and tackle are provided for dock fishing. Board a research vessel to catch marine life. Cost is $65. Open to rising third and fourth graders. Advance registration required. For information call 252-728-7317, visit ncmaritimemuseums.com or or stop by the North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort. JUNE 20
Marine Life Cruise [ 9:30 AM–12:30 PM ] Climb aboard a Duke research vessel to trawl for fish and marine creatures. Examine the catch up close or just enjoy the boat ride. Cost is $35. Advance registration required. For information call 252-728-7317, visit ncmaritimemuseums.com or or stop by the North Carolina Maritime Museum, 315 Front Street, Beaufort.
STO RYTIME
✪ STORY TIME and other free reading programs offered by the Webb Library in Morehead City throughout the summer. For information on all programs, call the Webb at 252-726-3012.
JUNE 23–27 | JULY 7–11, 21–25
Camp Sunshine for Special Needs [ 8 AM–4 PM ] A 3-week camp designed for the special needs population at Fort Benjamin Park, 100 McQueen Avenue, Newport. Field trips planned each day. Call 252-808-3301 for more information. JUNE 24–25, 26
Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge Summer Science School June 24 and 25, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; June 26, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Students get a look at the work being done on the shipwreck Queen Anne’s Revenge. Learn the history and science behind investigating shipwrecks. Cost is $85. For rising seventh to tenth graders. Advance registration required. For information call 252-7287317 or visit ncmaritimemuseums.com.
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✪ MARITIME DAY is June 14. Sail in a traditional wooden boat, cast with a cane pole or just relax and enjoy the music and view. At Gallant’s Channel. For information call 252-728-7317.
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JUNE REVIEWS
Free Summer Reading Program: Science Is Fun!
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he theme of this year’s summer reading program at the Webb Library is called “Fizz, Boom, Read!” We hope it will add a little pep to your step as you read and participate in a host of activities. Readers of all ages will explore all things scientific. Activities may include science experiments, building robots, nature explorations, chemistry fun and “top secret” scientific research. The 2014 Summer Reading Program is open to preschoolers through young adults and features special programs, prizes and story hours. The Grand Opening registration is on Wednesday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature hands-on activity stations providing an idea of what’s in store for all participants. All programs are free. For additional information, call the library at 252-726-3012 or visit thewebblibrary.com.
A ROCK IS LIVELY By Diana Hutts Aston (2012) 40 pp. Chronicle Books Age Range 5–10 Years | Grade Level K–5
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Just as a batter of flour, butter and sugar makes a cookie, a batter of minerals makes a rock.
THIS GORGEOUS AND INFORMATIVE introduction to the fascinating world of rocks features specimens ranging from dazzling blue lapis lazuli to volcanic snowflake obsidian. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this book introduces an array of facts, making it equally perfect for classroom sharing and family reading.
THE USBORNE BOOK OF SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS Jane Bingham (2008) 64 pp. Usborne Age Range 8+ Years SCIENCE CAN BE INTIMIDATING, but when you try things out for yourself, ideas that seemed hard at first become much easier to understand. This book explores the basic principles of physics, chemistry and biology by trying experiments on your own and with your friends. The book is divided into over thirty scientific topics, such as “Floating and Sinking,” “Investigating Acids,” and Marking Microbes Work.” You can try any experiment on its own or work your way through a complete topic. Clear explanations and diagrams show you exactly what is happening in the experiments and “Did you Know?” boxes link your investigations to examples in the real world. Most experiments can be done with ordinary household objects. 1 8 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | J U N E / J U LY 2 0 1 4
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O U T E R B A N K S W I L D L I F E S H E LT E R
ABOUT O.W.L.S. Take a tour of the facility at 100 Wildlife Way, Newport. To volunteer, call 252-240-1200. If your organization would like to learn more about wildlife, the O.W.L.S. non-releasable education animals jump at the chance!
PLUNGE DIVERS The Brown Pelican is among the sweetest natured of the sea birds, but there’s always an exception that proves every rule: Killer, the ‘don’t-want-to-be-here’ pelican.
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hen Brown Pelicans are admitted to the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter in Newport, the goal is to find and heal all wounds, fuse the fractures or arrest the respiratory infections and get them from the Intensive Care Unit to the outside pool enclosure as soon as possible. Pelicans are the messiest birds on the planet. There is no nicer way to say it. How can they not be sloppy and smelly? Their diet is fish and they poo constantly. But despite all that, there is no way not to love pelicans. They have the sweetest disposition of all seabirds and want to follow you around like puppies. When a pelican sidles up to one of us cleaning the dorm corner and lays his or her head against a leg as if to say, “Thanks for helping me,” we just melt. We can’t say we’ve never had a pelican at the shelter with a nasty disposition, because we have and that’s the way with all wildlife. Even though we are in the helping mode, it’s not normal in their world to be handled by humans and you just don’t know when an animal’s wild ways will kick in, so we take every safety precaution necessary with personal protective equipment and distance whenever possible! One pelican comes to mind who demonstrated a very aggressive personality and let us know from the moment he came into our care that he would not be tolerating captivity, a young guy we came to call Killer! Even though he was only a juvenile, his attitude was well set to be protective of his fellow pelicans and intolerant of humans he perceived could do him or his own harm. Wildlife rehabilitators understand that posture all too well. Cautious as he was however, he never turned down a fish tossed into his bowl. In ICU we cordon off corners of the room for these large seabirds, affording them room to walk, if they can, spread their five to six foot wingspan, if they can and toss their heads back to direct meals of nice big fish, head first, down their throats. Most, cooperatively, stay behind the shower curtains and wait for one of the rehabilitators to tend to them as needed, which is usually meal time or “change-the-papers and mop” time. This young plunge diver was another story. Beyond the pelican ward to the prep kitchen we could hear repetitive loud clicks as he slapped his foot-long scissor bill together
announcing his displeasure at being held against his will. There came a time when I walked through the door into ICU and he was waiting in the middle of the room for a face off after slashing through his shower curtain like some scene from an Alfred Hitchcock thriller. It became important to look through the small window to find out exactly where he was before entering. He could be hiding behind the door and that bill around a leg could give quite the pinch. It didn’t matter how bad he felt, he didn’t want to be there and wanted us to know that there wasn’t a wildlife shelter big enough to hold him! His cockiness impressed us and always made us laugh. We’d never met a pelican like him. With his respiratory infection cured, Killer’s three-and-a-half week stay at the shelter ended. He and two pelican cohorts were released at the waterfront in Swansboro across from Pelican Island during a slight drizzle. Three kennel cabs were aligned and all the woven wire doors were opened toward the sea. Killer was the first to trot out of his carry cab and the other two quickly followed his lead. He didn’t stay on the seawall long, just a quick glance our way; not really a thank you, probably just a “SEE!” The Brown Pelican is an odd looking but elegant seabird with an oversized bill, long neck and big dark body. Residents of the coast as well as many vacationers enjoy watching flight teams of pelicans glide above the surf along the coastline just cruising from point A to point B or searching for their next meal. They feed by plunge-diving from high above the water, using impact force to stun fish before scooping them into their expandable pouches. The pouch can carry three gallons, which is two more gallons than their stomachs can hold. It’s common to see pelicans standing on fishing docks, piers, jetties and beaches when not feeding. We rarely see pelican infants because pelicans nest in colonies, mainly CONTINUED ON PAGE 42
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The Fisher Woman BY JOE MOBLEY
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om was always such a good cook. As she set the baking pan down upon the old wooden dining table, hand-built by Dad, dinner was about to be served. The large baked fish glistened in the pan. Surrounded by browned potatoes and rings of onions, the fish, with black stripes across its white body, was definitely chef quality. The aroma wafting through the air aroused our taste buds. Probably Mom decided how she would cook the fish while she scaled and gutted it with her favorite oak-handled butcher knife, the same knife she used to slice hams and carve turkeys. No fancy and expensive filet knife for Mom. But fish had never been the intended meal for that night’s dinner. Earlier in the day, Mom, with her two youngest sons serving as navigators and fishing guides, sat on the center seat of a sun-faded white wooden skiff. Being the older son, I poled out to a small but deep channel in the White Oak River, normally not a fishing spot (we were only allowed to use the boat in shallow water, except to anchor over a deep hole). For safety reasons, Allen and I weren’t allowed to go into deep water unless an adult was aboard, but fishing in a channel farther away from shore offered deeper water and a chance to catch something bigger than pinfish, hogfish or sand perch. A blue sky hovered over glassy saltwater, a jumping mullet broke the smooth surface, leaving ever-widening circles when it landed … it was almost a scene from a Norman Rockwell canvas. For Allen and me, just another day on the river. Only two other boats were anchored on the horizon, a sign the fish probably weren’t biting. But just the boat trip itself was great fun for a skinny 11 and skinnier 13 year old, bodies bronze from the Carolina sun. We didn’t fish our favorite spot, a small but deep hole at the end of a nearby marsh—we wanted to try fishing in deeper water. We each had our own rod and reel, gifts from the previous Christmas. We had watched other fishermen casting a bait, observed how the rod was tipped back over the shoulder, elbow pointed straight forward, then quickly snapped forward until both the arm and rod were parallel with the water’s surface, landing the bait at the intended spot, always holding one’s thumb lightly on the rapidly unwinding line. The
thumb action was what prevented backlash, that dreaded overwind of tangled fishing line that most closely resembles a bird’s nest on a reel. We each had become much more proficient in the art of casting a level-wind reel than our father. Sometimes Dad seemed to get as much pleasure cursing the backlash in the fishing line as he did the actual fishing. Or so it sometimes seemed to us boys. Normally, Mom would not have been aboard. Women didn’t hardly fish back in 1960, as far as we knew. She was given the only other available rod and reel, a large surf rod. Anyone who has fished out of a 16-foot skiff knows the bow and stern are the most coveted fishing places. Since we didn’t expect Mom to catch anything, she was assigned to the center of the boat. Some self-proclaimed expert fishermen might argue that a sheepshead could only be caught near a piling using a sand crab for bait. Arguably, it is one of the hardest types of fish to catch. When our mom landed that sheepshead using a shrimp for bait nowhere near a piling, that myth was disproved. We reasoned she caught it because we used Dad’s little hand-pulled seine net earlier that day to catch fresh shrimp for bait. We knew catching fish was all about the bait! Mom reeled in the fish and landed it without the use of a dip net, proving her skills as a fisherwoman. (Back then, we only used nets to dip crabs.) As she boated the fish, Allen exclaimed, “It’s a prison fish!” Prison fish was the colloquial name for sheepshead, because the black stripes running across its body looked like an old-time prison uniform. “Gosh, Mom, I never caught a fish that big!” I exclaimed, a statement of truth and surprise. I don’t recall us boys catching a single fish that trip. “Of course, that wasn’t our usual spot,” we agreed later. But we were strong believers in a partial quote from the Kenneth Grahame story The Wind in the Willows, “There is NOTHING—absolutely nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” And we messed about in boats a lot. Never a braggart, the bashful smile on Mom’s face spoke more eloquently than any words in her vocabulary. Sometimes a fisherwoman, against the odds, does fish better than the two more experienced fishermen in the boat.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR. Joe Mobley was born in Duplin County and grew up in Swansboro. His dad’s love of the water and mom’s love of the people and the Swansboro area kept the family there. After graduating from high school, Mobley joined the Navy and traveled the world. After his enlistment was up, he began a a 15-year run in the boatbuilding industry, but looked for a career path with more security. He moved into civil service and began writing non-fiction short stories after retirement. Most stories are locally based, some are from elsewhere, but all have ties to Swansboro. 2 0 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | J U N E / J U LY 2 0 1 4
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What is the hard disk at the opening on the underside of a whelk’s shell?
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he oval-shaped disk serves a kind of front door for this sea snail. Called an operculum, the brown, golden or black disk is made of protein and is actually the end of the whelk’s thick, muscular foot. Whelks are slow movers, creeping below the low tide line and traveling along the bottom in search of food. For locomotion, the animal extends its foot from the opening beneath its shell and pushes itself along. When it retracts the foot into its shell, the disk works like a door to tightly seal the opening. This protects the whelk from predators, as well as keeps the animal from drying out if left high and dry by the tide. Whelks can’t survive very long if exposed to air. The empty spiral shells of these large snails are prize finds for beachcombers. The shells are made of calcium carbonate produced by the whelk and the shell’s whorls increase as the animal grows. Birds, crabs, sea turtles, conchs, other whelks and man prey on these bottom-dwellers.
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At the end of the whelk’s grayish foot is a hard disk, which is golden in this photo. When the foot is completely retracted, the disk seals the opening and protects the animal inside. PHOTO COURTESY OF BY EMMETT WESTBROOK
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SOUTHERN GARDENING
Southern Gardening
KEEPING BAMBI OUT HOW TO DETER THE LOCAL WILDLIFE
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lthough we love Bambi, with her delicate features and soft brown eyes, we don’t appreciate her eating our beautiful gardens. After all, we spent hours on bended knee, planting our prized beauties, tenderly removing all weeds and faithfully quenching our tender plants thirst. Only to discover that Bambi slipped in ever so quietly in the dark of night to reap the harvest of our hard work. There are ways to keep the peace with Bambi and still maintain our beautiful gardens! One of the oldest remedies to deter deer from munching on our garden delicacies is crushed eggshells. That’s right! Save those eggshells and scatter them throughout your gardens. Remember not to rinse out the shells because it is the egg smell that Bambi cannot tolerate. Plus, the shells are a great fertilizer for the garden because they are rich in calcium and other minerals that your garden needs. They will also help keep slugs and snails out, too. Another easy remedy is to fill a small muslin bag with fresh rosemary and human hair clippings. Bambi finds the strong smell of rosemary offensive and the human hair smell signals that a predator is nearby. In addition to these simple techniques, it helps to add deer-resistant plants around the perimeter of the flower beds. There is a list of deer-resistant plants carried by Carolina Home & Garden on the next page. But here are some of my favorites: Rosemary. A deterrent to deer because of its leathery leaves and strong smell, this plant can used for cooking as well. Since rosemary requires full sun and well-drained soil, it is perfect for our area. It can grow up to five feet in height and width so be sure to give it adequate space to grow. Goldenrod. To add a pop of color to your flower beds in late summer and fall, goldenrod is an excellent choice and it also deters deer. Like rosemary, it requires full sun and well-drained soil. Plants can reach up to six feet in height. Butterfly Weed. If you love butterflies as much as I do, then you will definitely want to add a border of these. The Butterfly Weed is an exquisite flower that will repel deer and attract swarms of delightful butterflies. This heat and drought-tolerant plant is ideal for our sunny location. You will quickly fall in love with the beautiful orange flowers and be amazed at how little care this plant requires. Ornamental Grasses. Another alternative for borders are ornamental grasses. Mondo Grass is low maintenance and can be grown in both sun and shade. You can purchase Mondo Grass in heights as low as six inches or as high as three feet. If you prefer a grass with some color to it, the Pink Muhly has rose and magenta-colored
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s ROSEMARY With leathery leaves and a strong smell, this perennial evergreen herb is not on Bambi’s lunch menu. It might end up on yours, though— it’s often used in cooking.
s BUTTERFLY WEED A low-maintenance heat and drought-tolerant border plant like Butterfly Weed adds visual appeal to your garden, attracts butterflies and repels deer naturally.
blooms that appear from late summer through the early winter. Other ornamental grasses that grow well in our area and are resistant to deer are Pampas Grass, Maiden Grass and Fountain Grass. Ferns. For moist, shady areas, ferns are a great addition and are deer resistant as well. Consider Autumn Fern, Christmas Fern, Florida Shield Fern, Holly Fern, Tassel Fern, Southern Maidenhair Fern, Lady Fern, Royal Fern, Cinnamon Fern and Southern Shield Fern. They are all currently
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s GOLDENROD Goldenrod can bring a pop of bright golden color to your garden in late summer and fall. Varieties vary in height from one to six feet and do best in full sun.
s PINK MUHLY GRASS Ornamental grasses are highly resistant to deer and grow very well in our area. Try Pink Muhly, Mondo Grass, Pampas Grass, Maiden Grass or Fountain Grass.
in stock at Carolina Home & Garden. As you can see, there are many options for deterring deer from destroying your garden. We can coexist—it just takes a little planning. At right, see a comprehensive list of deer resistant trees, shrubs, vines and perennials currently in stock, so please stop by Carolina Home & Garden, located at 4778 Highway 24 East, Cape Carteret and let us know how we can help you maintain your dream garden!
DEER RESISTANT TREES.... LOCATION............................. SOILS River Birch................................................... Sunny....................................Wide array Deodar Cedar.............................................. Sunny....................................Wide array Hawthorn..................................................... Sunny....................................Wide array Japanese Cedar......................................... Sunny....................................Wide array Ginkgo........................................................... Tolerates Shade..................Well drained Honey Locust.............................................. Sunny....................................Wide array Eastern Red Cedar..................................... Sun & Partial Shade...........Wide array Crepe Myrtle............................................... Sunny....................................Well drained Southern Magnolia.................................... Sun & Partial Shade...........Moist Sweetbay Magnolia................................... Sun & Partial Shade...........Wet to moist Pines............................................................. Sunny....................................Wide array Carolina Cherry Laurel............................. Sunny....................................Well drained Japanese Flowering Cherry.................... Sunny....................................Wide array Live Oak....................................................... Sun & Partial Shade...........Wide array Bald Cypress............................................... Sun & Partial Shade...........Medium to wet Chaste Tree................................................. Sun.........................................Well drained
DEER RESISTANT VINES Ajuga, Bugleweed...................................... Shade....................................Moist is best Crossvine..................................................... Sun & Partial Shade...........Wide array Climbing Fig................................................ Sun & Partial Shade...........Well drained Carolina Jasmine....................................... Sunny....................................Moist is best Junipers....................................................... Sun & Partial Shade...........Wide array Coral Honeysuckle..................................... Sun & Partial Shade...........Moist is best Cherokee Rose............................................ Sunny....................................Moist is best Creeping Rosemary................................... Sunny....................................Moist is best Star Jasmine............................................... Sunny....................................Moist is best Confederate Jasmine................................ Sun & Partial Shade...........Moist is best Periwinkle, Vinca........................................ Sun & Partial Shade...........Moist is best
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did not want the baby and frankly neither did she. Sarah encouraged her daughter not to have the abortion, pointing out that Sarah chose to have her daughter, when abortion would have been the easy way out. Her daughter decided to go to term with the baby, but said she wanted to give the baby up for adoption as soon as it was born. Sarah took care of her daughter during her pregnancy and told her she could always live at home, where Sarah could help raise her child. The day came and Sarah’s grandson was born. But he was born dead. In the hospital room, Sarah said she heard someone ask her, “Do you want him?” Sarah heard the question three times, each time the voice got louder and louder and when she heard it the third time, Sarah yelled out with her answer: “YES!” At that very moment the baby took a breath and started crying. The baby had come back to life. A few days later, Sarah took her daughter and grandson home. Over the next few months, Sarah took on the role of mother to her grandson as her daughter became less and less interested in being a mother to her baby and more interested in doing other things. The baby slept with Sarah at nights and Sarah once again became a mother, still with no job and no idea what to do, where to turn. Her daughter soon left. She left the baby for Sarah to raise. Sarah knew she had to do something. She prayed that God would show her. One Saturday, Sarah went to the Flea Mall, where her own mother rented a space. She needed advice on what to do and she needed her mother. After talking to her mother, Sarah said that while walking back to her car, she blacked out. Not physically, but she lost time for a minute. All she said was that when she became conscious again, all she could say was “cakes and pies,” over and over again. She went home and started baking. She went back to the Flea Mall the next Saturday and sold her first cake for $30. And so it started. CONTINUED ON PAGE 42
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THE NC MARITIME MUSEUM in Beaufort reflects the coastal life of our area. Studies in marine life, science and ecology are available for all ages. The museum is the repository for artifacts from Blackbeard’s wrecked flagship Queen Anne’s Revenge. It is located at 315 Front Street in Beaufort. For information call 252-728-7317 or visit ncmaritimemuseums.com.
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THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM at Pine Knoll Shores is five miles west of Atlantic Beach at One Roosevelt Boulevard and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $10.95 for ages 13–61, $9.95 for ages 62+ and military, $8.95 for ages 3–12. There is no charge for children 2 and under and Aquarium Society members. For more information visit ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.
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trolling through the third oldest town in North Carolina, one can discover historic homes that once belonged to Beaufort’s earliest seafarers and merchants. Boasting more than 200 homes in the National Registered Historic District that are over a century old and several private residences that are more than 200 years old, the picturesque town of Beaufort sets aside a special time each year to showcase its rich history. The Beaufort Old Homes & Gardens Tour, held June 27–28, brings together visitors and locals alike to breathe in the salty air, stroll down the tree-lined streets and discover an array of historic homes and buildings. For the eleventh time, the tour has been named as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for June 2014. This prestigious award includes events like the Kentucky Derby, the International Cherry Blossom Festival and Carteret County’s own Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend. Beaufort offers enough attractions, amenities and activities to rival any seaside destination, earning the town its title of “Coolest Small Town in America” by Budget Travel Magazine and “Best Yachting Town” by Yachting Magazine. The Old Homes & Gardens Tour is a perfect opportunity to explore beautiful restored historic homes, superb gardens and churches. From small cottages to double-porched homes, this year’s tour will feature 11 private homes, 10 lush gardens and artist studios as well as plein air artists around town. The restored buildings on the Beaufort Historic Site will be open both days with docents in period dress. Other popular events include an Antique Car Show, an opening concert by the Carteret Chorale and narrated tours of the Beaufort Historic District aboard a vintage English double-decker bus. Since 1960, this weekend has been the largest fundraiser for the Beaufort Historical Association and has been a time of community involvement and pride where Beaufort residents proudly open the doors of their splendid homes to help and support the BHA’s preservation efforts and educational programs. Kicking off this year’s tour is the art opening on Thursday, June 5, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery for featured artist Larry Dean, as well as a new event, the “Men Who Cook” party on Saturday, June 7, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at
the Beaufort Historic Site. Dean’s show, “Beaufort’s Colorful Palette,” features his inaugural collection of nautical-themed work. The “Men Who Cook” party coincides with the release of the second volume of the “Beaufort Cooks” cookbook, a compilation of dishes from Beaufort men. During this special event, several of these men will be on hand as guest chefs to prepare delicious tastings of their recipes. Each of the private homes on the tour has a distinct personality. Expect to find architecture and decor ranging from Victorian to modern, filled with notable artwork and beautiful antiques. The Carteret Chorale, under the direction of Laurence Stith, will present a concert on Thursday, June 26. Beginning at 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 215 Ann Street in Beaufort, the concert will honor this year’s Honorary Chairs Alan and Becky Blankenship. The concert is free and open to the public with a reception following in the Parish Hall. The Antiques Show and Sale will be held June 27–29, with over 40 dealers from throughout the Southeast displaying furniture, silver, crystal, jewelry, linens, dolls and much more. The Antiques Show will be held in the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. With such a wide range treasures and collectibles, from fine china to vintage jewelry to refurbished one-of-a-kind furniture, there is something for everyone. A Gourmet Tea Room will be open, offering specialty sandwiches provided by Amos Mosquito’s Restaurant, Beaufort Grocery Company and Spouter Inn, beverages and a variety of homemade desserts. Tickets for the Old Homes & Gardens Tour are $18 in advance and $20 at the door and the Antiques Show and Sale tickets are $7 and good for all three days. Combination tickets for both the Old Homes and Gardens Tour and Antique Show and Sale are available for $21 in advance and $24 the days of the events.
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he Beaufort Historical Association’s Antiques Show & Sale will be held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City from June 27–29. Show hours are noon to 6 p.m. on June 27, 10 a.m. to 6 pm on June 28 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 29. Admission is $7, which includes all three days of the show. This year, many dealers will be returning along with a variety of new dealers showcasing antiques and collectibles from all over the East Coast. Visitors will find more than 40 dealers with the finest antique and estate jewelry, furniture, crystal, silver, dolls and fine art gathered in one place for this three-day event. With such a wide range of dealers and collectibles, there is truly something for everyone. Returning this year is a glass and crystal restoration specialist, who can repair and restore antique glassware to shine like new. With beautiful waterfront views and over 12,000 square feet of space, the Civic Center provides an impressive backdrop for this event. “Antiquing continues to grow in popularity,” says Robyn Austin, show coordinator. “Long-time collectors as well as those new to antiquing can find great buys and have fun looking at the huge variety of items in the show.” The Gourmet Tea Room will be open during the show again this year, providing a great place to rest and think about all the wonderful antiques and collectibles on display. While there, you can enjoy specialty sandwiches provided by Amos Mosquito’s Restaurant, Beaufort Grocery Company and Spouter Inn, as well as beverages and a variety of homemade desserts. Whether you are a member of the antique industry or just appreciate beautiful and unique vintage finds, you will not want to miss this show! Come join us in this intimate setting to view collections from Florida to New York and shop for that one-of-a-kind piece that simply cannot be found anywhere else. Tickets for the Antiques Show and Sale are $7 and are good for all three days. Combination Old Homes Tour and Antiques Show tickets may be purchased for $21 in advance and $24 the days of the events. Vendor spaces are still available for this year’s show. For more information on the Antiques Show & Sale, visit www. beauforthistoricsite.org or call 1-800-575-7483 or 252-728-5225.
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f you want reward, you have to assume some risk. Anyone investing in securities—particularly stocks and funds—must accept that reality. Investing in the markets gives you an opportunity to accelerate the growth of your savings and outpace inflation and you definitely want that chance … but how do you cope with the risks linked to it? Here are the four varieties of investing risk and tactics that may help you manage or counteract them. RISK: Diversification & concentration. This occurs when a portfolio isn’t varied enough. Some investors have everything in just one or two “hot” market sectors. If macroeconomic factors hurt those companies or industries, that undiversified portfolio may suffer a major setback. Even a bad earnings season may do significant damage. TACTIC: Diversify across asset classes, moving money into funds that provide broader market exposure. Avoid a glut of holdings in a given sector—even a sector everyone insists is “hot.” Broad diversification gives investors a chance to capture gains in different market climates and sets them up for less pain if a particular sector or asset class dives. RISK: Reinvestment & timing. All investors would like to buy low and sell high, but some succumb to impatience and leap in and out of the market. In attempting to time the market, they end up hurting the long-range performance of their portfolios. The weakness of buying high and selling low has caused too many investors to miss the best market days. Besides that, bond investors commonly face reinvestment risk—the hazard that a bond’s coupon will end up reinvested someday in a lower-yielding security. With regard to stocks, here are some long-term statistics worth noting. Standard & Poor’s research shows that if a hypothetical investor had simply parked $10,000 in an index fund mimicking the S&P 500 on January 1, 1994 and just watched it for 20 years, he or she would have wound up with $58,350 at the end of 2013. If the same investor was out of the market for just five of the topperforming days during those 20 years, he or she would have amassed only $38,723. Investment research firm DALBAR estimates that from 1991 to 2010, the average mutual fund investor earned 3.8% a year compared to an average 9.1% annual return for the S&P—and that 5.3% difference no doubt relates to buying high and selling low.1,2 TACTIC: Instead of jockeying in and out of stocks and funds, buy and hold while scheduling consistent income through bond laddering. Use dollar cost averaging to pick up more shares of quality companies in down markets, with anticipation that they will be worth more in better times. Employ tax loss harvesting: harvest losses to offset capital gains, with the objective of bettering the after-tax return of your taxable investments. RISK: Credit quality, interest rate & inflation. As you invest in the bond market, these three risks must be watched. A corporate bond’s rating (credit quality) may be downgraded, implying a greater default risk for the bond issuer. Interest rates can climb, sending bond prices south. Rising inflation can turn a bond that seemed like a “can’t lose” investment years ago into a loser at the date of maturity.3 TACTIC: Use individual bond issues in a laddered strategy and/or target maturity bond funds; think about zero-coupon or revenue muni bonds or explore hybrids like preferred securities or structured notes. RISK: General market risk. Anyone with a foot in the markets must recognize systemic risk—the potential that many or all market sectors may be riled by shocks such as a geopolitical crisis, an act of terrorism, a recession or a natural disaster. How do you cope? TACTIC: If you hold stocks that have logged significant gains, consider adopting a collar strategy for them—that is, writing a call option and purchasing a put option on equivalent shares. This move essentially gives you a covered call and a protective put and targets two exit prices for the underlying stock. Collars can be highly useful when volatility strikes Wall Street and they may let you hedge positions in certain funds when conditions turn bearish. In the bigger picture, you could look into a core-andsatellite approach to investing: passively managed investments at the core of a portfolio, actively managed investments as the “satellites” seeking greater returns in different market climates under the guidance of a skilled money manager.
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f you grew up in the 80s, you probably remember a song by George Michael called “Faith.” Though the song dealt with Michael letting one relationship go and having faith that he would find another one, there was a lot of truth and depth in the meaning. How often do we think about faith? We often fail to realize that faith plays a huge part in every thing that we do on a day-to-day basis. When we sit in a chair, we have faith that the legs will support us. When we get in our car, we have faith that it will start and take us to our desired destination. When we apply sunscreen for a day at the beach, we have faith that the SPF is going to protect us from ultraviolet rays. The list goes on and on! Recently I preached a message on old-school faith. My text was taken out of Daniel 3: 1–29. You may remember the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. The setting was Babylon, approximately 55 miles south of modern-day Baghdad. Babylon was at the height of its military, financial and political power. Babylon was hopping! It was the place to be. One man was at the center of all the success of this city: King Nebuchadnezzar, the greatest of the Babylonian Kings. He was known as the builder of cities and he thought of himself as a god. Since old Nebby thought so highly of himself, one day he decided that he would build a statue in his own honor. This would be no ordinary statue. I wonder if the phrase “go big or go home” was birthed out of his empire. The statue that he built was 90 feet tall and 9 feet wide. Once the statue was completed, a decree went to all the people of the land: When you hear the music play, bow down and worship the idol. Now this set well with most of the people of the land. But there were three young men named Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego that did not appreciate being told that they had to bow down and worship Nebuchadnezzar’s idol. You see, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were followers of Christ and they worshiped God, not idols. News reached Nebuchadnezzar that they would not bow down. “Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king and Nebuchadnezzar said to them, ‘Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold I have set up? Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the image I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will be thrown immediately into a blazing furnace. Then what god will be able to rescue you from my hand?’” [DANIEL 3: 13–15] Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego had a choice to make. Would they allow the culture to dictate their faith in God or would they allow their faith to dictate the culture they were in? We must ask ourselves the same question. Do we allow our culture to determine our decisions? “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, ‘O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” A genuine faith believes that God can regardless of the situation. Once the men stood up to Nebuchadnezzar, verse 19 tells us that he was furious. He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual and commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie the young men up and throw them into the blazing furnace. Now Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were in the middle of it. They knew that one of two things were going to happen. They would be burned to death or the God they believed in would rescue them. So many times we say that we have a strong and unwavering faith, but when it comes down to living out that faith as these young men did, are we willing to be thrown into the fire and trust God? Then King Nebuchadnezzar said, “Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.” Then Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire and not even a hair on their heads were singed. This is a great story of Faith. Because Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego decided to lean into their faith, stand up to the dysfunctional culture around them and not bow down. What are you bowing down to today? What pressures of this culture are you feeling? What fires are you in the middle of in your life? Regardless of where you are or what you are going through, know that the same God that delivered Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego from the fire is the same God that can deliver you from whatever circumstance you are facing. The hotter the fire, the closer He is to you! J U N E / J U LY 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 June Parrot Heads Paula Patteson, Lois Harmande, Gary Odle, Jack Synan, Brad Bills, Russ “Island” Davis, Tom Stout, Ken Banks, Anne Stewart, Mickey Henrickson, Patricia Weaver, Susan Cameret, Junie Christian, Mike Carney, Randy Penny, Jim Lamb, Gigi Linder, Pam “Turtle” Minnick, Terry Passey, Betty Nicole, Robert Pearson, Joel Dunn, Gary Pontenberg, Donna Grady, Bill “Cap’n” Gerdsen, Eric Bressler, Sandy Rockenhauser, Kim West, Lilia Klee and Tom Hester.
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ur regular PHlockings on the PHirst PHriday of every month at the Emerald Club—with crazy antics like Prom Night, Cinco de Mayo and the upcoming Toga Party, combined with lots of laughter, great music and free grub—have begun the start of the summer season here in Emerald Isle. But what really kicks things off is our annual Beach Bicycle Poker Run. Thankfully, we were again blessed with great weather which brought out a diverse mix of 217 folks to participate in this fun-filled day for charity. This year we were able to raise $6,300 for the Semper Fi Kids Odyssey Camp, which sends local children of wounded warriors to camp for a week of growth through adventure and mentoring throughout the school year. What a great way to help give back to those who have given so much for all of us. Every year word seems to spread and the event increases in numbers and fun. A rowdy ready-to-roll crew of all ages gathered at the starting point of the Emerald Club parking lot to register and enter bicycle/rider themed decoration contests with great donated prizes. This year’s themes of “All About the Water,” “Hula Girl at Heart” and “Carnival” brought out a host of creativity costumed crazies adding to the festivities. At 2 p.m. everyone hopped on their bikes and made their way to six stops around the Isle, drawing a poker card at each stop. Many thanks to the stops that helped sponsor the event along with the Emerald Isle Parrot Head Club and the Emerald Club: The Shark’s Den, Jackie’s American Grille, The Irish Pirate, Rucker John’s, The Emerald Grill and Flipperz. Once folks returned from the ride, first, second and third prizes of $300, $200 and $100 were awarded to the winners and the party continued with DJ music, free food, a giant slingshot shooting out T-shirts and bling to the crowd and a huge raffle drawing with great prizes donated by generous local businesses and individuals. We can’t say enough good things about the generosity of our local businesses and individuals who always step up to help us give back to charities and the community by fulfilling the Parrot Head motto of “Party With A Purpose!” And while we’re giving out thank yous, please don’t forget to thank all the Parrot Heads who worked so hard to put this event together so that it could be such a success and fun time for everyone while supporting a wonderful charity. There’s always some more fun a-brewing with the Parrot Heads throughout the year and we invite any fun-loving community-oriented folks to join the PHlock. Check out our new website that’s under construction at www.emeraldisleparrotheads.com. A few parting words of advice: Keep calm and feel the sand between your toes. And remember, at the end of the day, the only questions to ask are, Did I love enough? Did I laugh enough? and Did I make a difference? See all y’all around the Crystal Coast and remember if you’re having a cold one or two, please make sure you and those around you have a designated driver!
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HOOKED UP FISHING REPORT
SCHOOL’S OUT, FISHING’S IN! 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 J U N E
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t’s that time of year folks! Most schools break for the summer beginning in early June, allowing time for the families to spend some quality time together. And what better way to spend that time then to take the family fishing! It’s important to teach the upcoming generation about our amazing marine resource, how to enjoy it and how to protect it for generations to come. That being said, let’s talk about what’s biting and what anglers can expect throughout the month of June this year.
Inshore Fishing
This spring has proved great for Redfish in the backwaters around Swansboro. The creeks and bays behind Brown’s and Bear Islands are holding plenty of reds from 4 to 6 pounds. These fish have been striking top water baits and Berkley Gulp Shrimp on light jigheads very well. There are summer Flounder in the 1 to 3 pound range scattered all over the shallow bays in our area. These fish will push up against the marsh on high tide and then congregate around small creek mouths or off points of marsh where current is flowing. A spinner bait tipped with a Gulp 4" minnow is great for targeting both the Flounder and reds. There are also Flounder coming in from the ocean, so June is a great month for anglers to drift the inlet channel using a live bait on a Carolina rig or a Berkley Gulp Shrimp on a 1-oz. bucktail. During the last few weeks Sheephead have made their way into the ICW and other deep backwater channels. These fish will stack up around structures like dock pylons, rock piles and bridge pylons. A fiddler crab on a 1/0 short shank hook suspended next to the structure will produce plenty of strikes. Dudley’s Marina will be selling fiddlers beginning in June for anglers not wanting to harvest their own. Along with the Sheephead there will be some Black Drum ranging from 1 to 10 pounds. Like Sheephead, Black Drum prefer crustaceans like crabs or live shrimp. Unlike Sheephead that like to feed up and down the water column, Black Drum prefer to stay on the bottom so it’s important to use a bottom rig when targeting them.
Ocean Nearshore Fishing
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Cobia, Spanish Mackerel and Flounder will be three of the most popular fish to focus your efforts on this June along the surf and nearshore structure. Our annual run of Cobia began in early May with fish ranging from 20 to 80 pounds scattered around the surf zone and inlets. These fish often follow schools of Rays or Menhaden. There are several effective methods for targeting these trophy fish. I’ve found much success early in the season using 2-oz. Bett’s Flounder Fanatic Bucktails tipped with an 8" Berkley Gulp Eel. I like to cast this bait toward Cobia cruising the surface or jig it through schools of Menhaden. Berkley’s pre-rigged PowerBait Eel is another very effective bait when targeting fish cruising the surface. If you encounter fish that don’t seem to respond to artificial baits, they will almost always be willing to strike a big live menhaden or bluefish on a 6/0 to 8/0 circle hook. There have been some reports of smaller (12 to 15") Spanish Mackerel around the inlet tidelines and along the surf zone. Trolling bird rigs or clarkspoons will be the fastest way to find these fish unless they’re breaking the surface. For surfacing Spanish I prefer to cast small metal jigs or spec rigs on light spinning tackle. Summer Flounder are one of the most prized nearshore bottom fish each season. We started catching these flatties in early May this year, with most keepers ranging from 1 to 4 pounds. I’ve dedicated over 15 years to locating and targeting these nearshore Flounder and have tested many baits. I’ve found the most effective bait to be the 2-oz. Flounder Fanatic Bucktail tipped with Berkley’s 4" Shrimp. This bait acts like a chum bag on a hook, attracting all the small bottom feeders that Flounder often feed upon. A feeding frenzy occurs and when a Flounder is nearby, it can’t resist the urge to pounce. Check your local dealer and be sure to bring a few of these bucktails and Gulp baits along on your next nearshore trip around an artificial reef or live bottom. J U N E / J U LY 2 0 1 4 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | 3 9
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ffshore water temperatures in May reached their normal range of the mid70s by the end of the month, while inshore temperatures were in the low 70s. Tropical fish were on the offshore wrecks as expected and were already showing up on inshore wrecks as well. As the water temperatures continue to increase, more tropical and other fish will be showing up on all of the wrecks. Radio Island reached 74 degrees by the third week of the month, allowing open water students the opportunity to get certified and begin their diving lifestyle. Forty years ago on June 4, 1974, the Theodore Parker was sunk off of the Crystal Coast by the N.C Marine Fisheries as part of the Artificial Reef Program. The Theodore Parker is commonly called the Liberty Ship. The Theodore Parker was built in March of 1943 and made several crossings of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II. Her main cargo was food and material for the war effort. On November 16, 1944, the Theodore Parker left Hull, England bound for New York. About 75 miles from the mouth of the Humber River she struck a mine. She returned to Hull and remained there for three months while repairs were carried out. On February 23, 1945, she left Hull and arrived in New York on March 9, 1945. After the war, she was placed in the Merchant Marine Reserve Fleet on the James River. Before the Theodore Parker was sunk, the superstructure was cut away so the second deck became her top deck. The Theodore Parker is 441 feet long and is resting in 60 feet of water with the highest deck at 30 feet. She is about 4 miles southwest of Beaufort Inlet and a mile and a half off of the beach. Because of the close proximity to the beach, visibility is usually 15 to 20 feet. Large schools of sheepshead and spadefish can be seen swimming around the wreck. Sea bass and flounder can also be seen regularly. The bottom is very silty and can be very easily stirred up by diver’s fins. Over the past 40 years, the Theodore Parker has been dove by hundreds of thousands of divers, fished on by thousands of boats and fished by hundreds of thousands of fishermen. When the U.S.S. Indra was sunk in 1992, many of the divers that dove on the Theodore Parker began diving on the new wreck. Divers still dive on the Theodore Parker, just not in the same large numbers. Small boats can still be seen over the wreck on the weekends fishing for sea bass, flounder and sheepshead. Sections of the wreck have collapsed over time which has left gaps on the deck. When the visibility is reduced, a wreck reel is helpful in navigating. The engine room is easily accessible and visibility is often clear in there, even when visibility around the wreck is reduced. At times, one side of the wreck might have low visibility while the other side of the wreck is clear. Because of the relatively shallow depth, the top deck has bunches of coral growing on it. These corals appear to be hard plants, but they are actually colonies of animals. They are slow growing and after 40 years these corals are less than six inches tall. Tires can be found on the bottom around the wreck. In the 1970s, tires were banded together and used as artificial reefs. After a few years in the salt water, the metal bands rusted away and the tires dispersed over the sea floor. Some of the tires still occasionally wash up on the beach. These tires are usually partially buried in the silt and sand of the sea floor. The part of the tire that is visible can snag a fisherman’s anchor. Divers can usually find lost anchors around the Theodore Parker. There is always something new to see and discover on this wreck, even after 40 years on the ocean floor. If you would like to go out to the Theodore Parker or any of the other wrecks off the Crystal Coast, contact Discovery Diving at dive@discoverydiving.com, 252-728-2265 or like us on Facebook to see what classes and events are coming up in the near future.
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Sarah paid the bills, saved her house and raised her grandson by baking cakes and pies. She had more orders than she ever thought she would have. For the next five years Sarah found a way. She raised her grandson as her own. She felt blessed. And then her daughter came back. Her daughter took her child and left. Sarah didn’t know what to do. Over the next three years she continued to bake and sell her baked goods, but she also fought to get her grandson back. She never gave up. She prayed for her grandson’s safety. He was not in a good environment and Sarah feared for him. Her prayers were finally answered when she won custody of her grandson. And for the last five years he has been right by her side in the kitchen and at the markets. He is always polite, willing to help and is ever ready to talk about anything and everything. He is not shy. If you didn’t know any better, you would think that he was Sarah’s own son. Sarah tells me that he comes up with new ideas of goodies for her to bake and sell—he suggested Sarah’s delicious Sweet Potato Cookies. We sell them in the market and they are amazing! His latest suggestion is now one of Sarah’s biggest sellers. It’s called Pecan Apple Twist, a homemade cinnamon apple dough drizzled with a sugar icing and topped with whole pecans. But don’t ask Sarah for her recipes or her secrets. Not because a true baker doesn’t reveal their secrets or recipes, but—and here is the kicker—because she does not use recipes. She tells me that her recipes are in her head. That she thinks about taste and bakes how she thinks it should taste. Sounds strange to me, but then again I’m not a baker or a cook for that matter. But I do remember my mother trying to explain to me what a “pinch” meant. She said that she just “knew” how much. I think this is what Sarah means. She bakes with her heart. And she has such a big heart. I am inspired by Sarah’s story. She has never given up. She hasn’t let anything stop her. She has struggled and still struggles with the challenges life puts in front of her. But Sarah is a fighter. She is a hard worker. She found a way to make a life for her grandson and her family by doing what God gave her: a true “taste” for baking. So come out to the Salty Air Open Market in Cedar Point any Saturday and meet Sarah. You cant miss her! She is the vendor with all the patrons crowded around her tent. Because of her back injury so many years ago, she has a bended walk and moves slowly and methodically. But it’s her smile and the love in her eyes that will give her away … not to mention the sight and smell of the best cakes and goodies on the Crystal Coast!
Pelicans CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 on islands free of predators, including humans. However they are never found more than 20 miles out to sea unless a nasty storm or hurricane blows them off course. Pelican young are hatched in broods of two to three and are featherless and helpless upon hatching. Incubation is roughly 28 to 30 days. Both parents care for the young. Young pelicans start to walk independently at about 35 days in a ground nest, but do not leave treetop nests for 68 to 88 days. The nestlings are fed by regurgitation during the 8 to 10-month period they are cared for, which can add up to 150 pounds of fish. Young pelicans reach sexual maturity and full adult plumage, which includes white head and neck feathers and orange bill, between two and five years of age. In the past year, our shelter extended the area of our pelican enclosure with donation assistance to accommodate these large patients who need a lot of room for recovery. It’s unusual when we don’t have a few pelicans in our care with some variety of ailments, but usually the injuries stem from fishing gear entanglements. Although, when it snows, like it did a few times more than merry this past year, pelicans run into frostbite trouble which interrupts walking, flying and feeding and can be extremely hazardous for the bird. When you pass the next group of sunning pelicans or see a troop flying overhead along our coast, Killer just might be with them. If he gives you the evil eye, cut him a little slack. He’s had the human experience and although it was for his own good, he didn’t like it.
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