Island Review, April 2015

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Contents 36 32 Published by: NCCOAST www.nccoast.com 252-247-7442 Fax 247-1856 Mail: 201 N. 17th St. Morehead City, NC 28557 SUBSCRIPTION or CHANGE OF ADDRESS: editor@nccoast.com Publisher: Diane Tyler Sales Manager: Jamie Bailey 252-241-9485 (jbailey@nccoast.com) Sales: Scott Hopkins 252-342-1985 (scott.hopkins@nccoast.com) Ashly Willis 252-342-2334, (awillis@nccoast.com); Managing Editor: Amanda Dagnino Creative Director/Layout: Kim LaChance Graphics: Morgan Davis, Kyle Dixon, Roze Taitingfong, Amy Kyrsa Production Director: Rudy J. Taitague Lead Pressman/Mail Center: Skip Hicks Pressmen: Allen Henry, Anthony Stamper Plaque Production: Edd Moore Bindery Leader: Jason Yates Bindery Operator: Rudy D. Taitague Distribution Manager: Dorrie Nicholson Pre-Press: Kyle Dixon Business Manager: Georgia Lewis Commercial Print: Andrea Vangelist, Amy Krysa

The Island Review is published monthly by NCCOAST, Morehead City. It is direct mailed to out-of-area property owners in Emerald Isle, Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach and Atlantic Beach and is distributed freely in public boxes to residents and visitors along Bogue Banks, in town halls, advertiser locations, the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council office and county visitor’s centers.

The Island Review will not knowingly accept advertising judged to be misleading or in violation of the law. All parties advertised herein are subject to the Fair Housing Act and the claims represented are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. Though every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all advertising and copy contained herein, the publisher may not be held responsible for typographical errors. NCCOAST reserves the right to refuse any advertising or editorial deemed inappropriate. Articles contained herein remain the sole responsibility of the writer. The Island Review, NCCOAST and any employees, agents or representatives of same, may not be held responsible for any actions or consequences derived as a result of following advice or instructions contained herein. As always, consult your attorney or accountant for relevant tax, investment and/or legal information.

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48 News Coasting.........................................................................................................................................................8 Coastal Currents...........................................................................................................................................18 Bulletin Board...............................................................................................................................................30 Property Watch.............................................................................................................................................36

Features Book Bag......................................................................................................................................................12 Rental Signs.................................................................................................................................................14 At the Aquarium............................................................................................................................................34 Beaufort Wine & Food Welcomes Spring.....................................................................................................42 The Neusiok Trail – At a Jogger’s Pace.......................................................................................................48 Historic Homes of Swansboro......................................................................................................................50

Departments County Perspective......................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables...................................................................................................................................................17 Chamber Connection....................................................................................................................................20 Shorelines.....................................................................................................................................................46 Best Buys.....................................................................................................................................................51 Tourism Barometer.......................................................................................................................................53 Advertiser Index............................................................................................................................................53

Townships ATLANTIC BEACH Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................44 EMERALD ISLE Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................22 Emerald Tidings............................................................................................................................................24 Staying Busy.................................................................................................................................................30 PINE KNOLL SHORES Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................40 Club News....................................................................................................................................................41

Thanks to our Contributors: Eddie Barber, Elizabeth Barrow, Trace Cooper, Ken Jones, Sarah McNally, Pam Minnick, NC Coastal Federation, Stewart Pickett, Julie Powers, Michelle Powers, Rudi Rudolph, Frank Rush, Mike Wagoner, Julia Batten Wax & Clare Winslow.

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Picking the Strings in Stella White Oak Shores Camping and RV Resort is hosting the 7th annual White Oak Shores Bluegrass Festival on Friday and Saturday April 24-25. The campground, located

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in Stella on the White Oak River, is the site of 19 musical performances over the course of two days.

Each performer has an early show and an evening show, with early shows starting at 1pm and noon and the evening shows beginning around 6pm each day. Guests can expect to see the Malpass Brothers, Ted Jones and the Tarheel Boys, Samantha Casey & the Bluegrass Jam, Hwy 58, Boys from Carolina and more.

Tickets for the event are $20 per person, per day or $35 for both days. Camping packages are also available. For more information, visit whiteoakshores.com.

Book Sale Scheduled The Friends of the Bogue Banks Public Library are hosting a gently used book sale from 10am-2pm on Saturday, April 25, at Shepherd of the Sea, 201 E. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach. The sale allows visitors to expand their libraries while raising much needed funds for the purchase of new books and community programs.

The sale is held at Shepherd of the Sea, 201 E. Fort Macon Road. Most books will sell for $1 per book, with newer editions going for $5. Paperbacks, children’s books and puzzles are also available. A members-only preview is planned for 7pm on Friday, April 24.

The Bogue Banks Public Library serves residents of Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle and Pine Knoll Shores and is supported by Friends of the Library yearly membership fees. Membership applications are available at used book sales and the library.

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Lookout Road Race is April 25 The 26th annual Lookout Rotary Spring Road Race is scheduled for Saturday, April 25. The road race offers a variety of different races for all fitness levels, each beginning and ending at the Sports Center, located at 701 N. 35th St. in Morehead City.

On-site registration begins at 7am. The different races have staggered start times, with the last section beginning at 8:30am. Races include the ‘Run for Healthy Living’ 1-mile run for fifth graders, a 1-mile run and fitness walk, 5K/10K wheelchair and the 5K/10K run and fitness walk.

T-shirts are provided to the first 350 participants.

Additional shirts, as available, can be purchased at the event upon closing of registration. Packet pick-up is at Connecting Point Computer Center, 4370-B Arendell St., from 5-6:30pm on Friday, April 24.

Pre-registration before April 17 fee is $25. Standard registration is $30. Special family and military rates are available. Register online at runtheeast.com, in person at the Sports Center or on site the day of the race. For more information, visit lookoutrotaryroadrace.com.

The Blues are Running The Coastal Cohorts are bringing their hit musical “King Mackerel & the Blues Are Running” back to Carteret County to celebrate the show’s 30th anniversary.

Don Dixon, Bland Simpson and Jim Wann will perform their popular show, featuring songs and stories of the Carolina coast, on April 17-18 in Joslyn Hall at Carteret Community College. Doors will open at 7pm and the shows begin at 7:30.

The music celebrates life on the Carolina coast with a combination of upbeat tunes and ballads, along with stories of pier fishing, shag dancing, ghosts and shifting sands.

The late Clive Barnes, former theater critic for the New York Post, called the show “a pure salt-watered delight.”

The presentation is a joint fundraiser for the NC Coastal Federation and the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island.

“As ‘King Mackerel & The Blues Are Running’ focuses on three old friends who like to get together as often as possible and fish the coastal Carolina waters, we’ve always known the show shared deep, down-home values with the NC Coastal Federation and the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center,” said Simpson, a federation board member. “Staging ‘King Mackerel’ together has always been a wonderful experience.

“From both cultural and environmental perspectives, ‘King Mackerel’s’ Coastal Cohorts are straight-ahead fellows who want to see things stay good and healthy and right on the coast, not just for themselves but for all their families, kin and friends. There’s a we’re-in-this-together Cohort spirit

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The Girl on the Train

By Paula Hawkins READERS, ONCE YOU board this train you will not want to get off until you reach the final destination. British writer, Paula Hawkins, has woven an engrossing thriller which begins with a girl riding a commuter train. While at a brief stop each morning and evening, she watches a couple on the back deck of their house. She observes the couple eating meals outside and gives them made-up names and imaginary personalities.

One day something shocking happens to force the girl on the train, Rachel, to reappraise her view of the couple. She even goes to the police to report what she has seen. From that point on, readers learn more about Rachel and her more complicated relationship to the neighborhood she has been

observing from the tracks. As the story unfolds it becomes a case of a missing person, possibly even a murder.

This is a simple read with straight forward writing, no fancy language or prolonged descriptions. This makes the pace fast and the story the engine that drives this novel.

It is a character development drama as well, and the few characters are each studies in human frailties. Three women narrate the tale, each offering their unique perspective to the events which unfold. These three women’s lives are intertwined in such a way as to form one voice with different inflections. Rachel will cause you to say, “Don’t go there again.”

On the back cover one reviewer calls this novel, “Alfred Hitchcock for a new generation.” It is crafted in such a way that pieces fall into place which both surprise and confirm.

A good mystery keeps the reader guessing. This one will not be easy to put down because each revelation leads to another insight into what motivates the three women and two men around whom the story spins. There is envy, suspicion, and hope enough to trigger emotion and provoke thought.

Gripping is a good word to describe this thriller. It grabs you and propels you along the tracks without allowing you disembark until there is no place left to go. Paula Hawkins is to be added to the long list of superb British mystery writers. Move over Agatha Christie and make way for a more modern storyteller who has followed in your tracks.

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The Happiest Industry in North Carolina HAVE YOU MADE a stranger happy today? For the 500 or so folks that gathered in early March for the 2015 NC Governor’s Conference on Tourism, we listened spellbound as Shawn Achor shared his research findings on the connection between happiness and success. He is the New York Times best-selling author of “The Happiness Advantage” and “Before Happiness.” Achor also holds a master’s degree from Harvard Divinity School in Christian and Buddhist ethics. We all know that people who come on vacation wish to experience joy and happiness.

Achor’s research has helped him understand that beyond the simple fleeting pleasures of life, like chocolate, is a deeper and achievable happiness. When he studied innately happy and successful people of all ages, from young children to elderly, Achor discovered there are three predictors of success. First, these people had adopted a rational form of optimism where they believed their behavior really mattered. Next, he observed that they all had very strong social connections. The third behavior is they perceived stress as a challenge that motivated them. These three behaviors were greater predictors of success, both academically and in business, and were even more reliable predictors for success than intelligence or technical skills.

Also, people with these qualities were healthier and lived longer lives.

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State Plants ‘History Sticks’ on Bogue Banks YOU MAY HAVE read the article “History on a Stick” in the March edition of Our State magazine, highlighting the NC Highway Historical Marker Program. (Editors borrowed that phrase from the company in Marietta, Ohio, that manufactures the markers for North Carolina and 34 other states.)

North Carolina’s roadside historical marker program began in 1935, one of the first such programs in the country. This year marks the 80-year anniversary of the program, which has generated the installation of more than 1,500 signs statewide. You will find them in all 100 counties.

Carteret County currently has 25 of the silver and black historical markers. Can you “discover” them? Make it a familystyle “seek and find” activity when you’re here. And take your camera.

Some are on Bogue Banks. For a head start, go to www. ncmarkers.com and click on the search button. Be sure to read the “essays” that accompany each write-up about the markers. If you want to buy the paperback guidebook, the cost is $10.

One of Carteret County’s historic makers is unique, because it includes a “typographical error,” a goof that the state readily acknowledges. You will find it in Atlantic Beach near Hoop Pole Creek, which was where the Union forces assembled, beginning on March 29, 1862 to launch the land assault on Fort Macon during the War Between the States.

The sign maker spelled it as Hoophole Creek, which makes any photograph of this piece of “History on a Stick” a bit of a collector’s item.

The marker entitled “Verrazzano” is located in the Pine Knoll Shores section of Bogue Banks and pays tribute to the first European explorer to make contact with the North Carolina coast in 1524. He was Giovanni da Verrazzano of Florentine, Italy, who was sailing for King Francis I of France.

While other communities may argue, historians have determined that Verrazzano’s ship put ashore where the beach “trends toward the east.” That location – the land mass on Bogue Banks – is the only spot along the explorer’s route that fills the bill.

Another Pine Knoll Shores marker commemorates the “SS Pevensey” – a Confederate blockade runner that had successfully “run the blockade at Cape Fear” on four occasions. However, she was out-maneuvered and run aground off present-day Pine Knoll Shores on June 9, 1864, by the Union supply ship, New Berne. The Pevensey’s crew caused her boilers to explode as the men scurried to shore.

The Pevensey was an iron-hulled sidewheel steamer, locally known as the “Iron Steamer.” The wreck lies a mere 100 yards off the beach, and the remains of the hub of the portside paddlewheel are visible above the water at low tide.

The state’s historical markers program is administered by the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources, and there is no limit to how many sites a county can have. There is no cost to apply and anyone can do it.

The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce is spearheading efforts to increase our “inventory” of state historic markers. Send your suggestions to mike@nccoastchamber.com.

Mike Wagoner, President Carteret County Chamber of Commerce

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1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Civil War Musket Firing Demonstration. Noon. Learn about a Civil War era musket’s history, loading procedures and firing at Fort Macon. Meet in the Fort. Details: 252-726-3775.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Natural Side of Fort Macon Hike. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. Hike will cover both trail and beach. Details: 252-726-3775.

3, 10, 17, 24: Spring Walking Club. 9am. Join friends and neighbors at the Emerald Isle Community Center to walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. Different 2-3 mile routes used each week. Open to all ages. Details: 252-354-6350.

Fri. 3: Turtle Talk. 10am. Meet at the visitor’s center at Fort Macon State Park to learn about one of the region’s local treasure – the loggerhead turtle. Details: 252-726-3775.

4, 11, 18, 25: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-the-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. Age 8 and up, $15. Details: 252247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Sat. 4: All About Birds with Jim Craig. 10am. A local birding expert leads a program about local birds at Carolina Home and Garden.

Cost is $5. Details: 252-393-9004.

Mon. 6: Flags of the Confederacy. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon to learn about flags of the Confederacy. Details: 252-726-3775.

Wed. 8: Merry Time for Tots – Shark Tales.

10am. Children and their caregivers are invited to learn about sharks, starting with their teeth and ending with their tails during this NC Maritime Museum program. Ages 2-5, free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com Fri. 10: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Kayaking for Kids. 1pm. What a great time of year to be on the water. NC Maritime Museum Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly teaches the safe and smart way to kayaking in this class for 8-14 year olds. Cost is $45, $25 with your own kayak. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com Sat. 11: James Lee Stanley in Concert. 8pm.

A gifted comedian with a great voice and guitar skills, Stanley takes to the stage at Clawson’s Restaurant in Beaufort thanks to the Down East Folk Arts Society. General admission is $15; members, $12; and students, $8. Doors open at 7pm. Details: 252-646-4657 or www.downeastfolkarts.org.

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Build a Boat in a Day. 9am-3pm. Adult and child teams use the stitch-and-glue technique to assemble a prepared kit for a small flat-bottomed plywood boat suitable for rowing or paddling. Cost is $300.

Reservations are required. Details: 252-7287317 or www.ncmaritimemuseum.com.

Outdoor Containers with Kim & Dani.

1:30pm. Join Kim and Dani at Carolina Home and Garden for lesson on creating beautiful outdoor hanging baskets. Cost is $5 per person. Details: 252-393-9004.

13, 20, 27: Story Time & Pre-K Play. 9-10am.

Parents and tots 5 and under enjoy open play in the Blue Heron Park gymnasium, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

Mon. 13: Bird Hike. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon and take a leisurely hike to identify birds native to the area.

Fort Macon has an amazing mix of shore birds and songbirds, and there is always something new to see. Details: 252-7263775.

14, 21, 28: Behind the Scenes – Touring through the Palace Gardens. 2-3pm. Discover what’s in bloom at Tryon Palace this spring by joining one of the staff gardeners for a behind-the-scenes tour that includes all of the site’s gardens. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children. Details: 252-639-3560 or www. tryonpalace.org.

Tue. 14: Free Cone Day. Noon-8pm. Ben & Jerry’s in Emerald Isle is offering free ice cream cones. Donations will be graciously accepted for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Last year, the program donated 2,200 scoops and raised $3,100.

Thur. 16: Emerald Isle Supper Club. 6:30-8pm.

The group meets at the Emerald Isle Town Hall meeting room for a potluck buffet. All are welcome. Bring a dish to share. Details: Mary Leohner, 252-354-6079.

17-18: King Mackerel & the Blues are Running.

Josyln Hall on the campus of Carteret Community College hosts the Coastal Cohorts, who will perform songs and tell stories that celebrate life in Coastal Carolina. Held in partnership with the NC Coastal Federation. Details: 252-222-6200.

Fri. 17: Seashore Critters. 10am. Meet a ranger at Fort Macon State Park at the visitor’s center for a look at some of the unique and unusual critters that call the beach their home. Details: 252-726-3775.

18-19: Contemporary Boat Building Carpentry.

9am-5pm. Learn skills essential for building round-bottomed boats through this NC Maritime Museum program. Cost is $135.

Reservations are required. Details: 252-7287317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Sat. 18: Publick Day. 9am-4pm. An oldfashion flea market takes over the Beaufort Historic Site, just as it did in days gone by.

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Details: 252-728-5225.

Cannon Day. Crews at Fort Macon State Park demonstrate the cannon firing process for different cannons in the park.

Demonstrations are planned for 10:30 & 11:30am and 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm. Details: 252-726-3775.

Sun. 19: White Oak Birding Cruise. 10amNoon. Join birding expert Joanne Powell for a birding cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro. The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferry boat through the estuaries in and around the river and Bogue Sound.

Cost is $20-$25. Sponsored by the NC Coastal Federation. Details: 252-393-8185 or www.nccoast.org.

Mon. 20: What’s the Buzz About. 4pm. Join at ranger at Fort Macon State Park for a closer look at some of the things that might be buzzing about the park. Details: 252-7263775.

Fri. 24: Brown Bag Gam – Whales of the North Carolina Coast. Noon. Pack a lunch and join the NC Maritime Museum for a lunch program on the behavior of whales.

Free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com Kayak Through History. 1pm. Learn about local history while on the water with NC Maritime Museum Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly. Ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $50, $30 with your own kayak. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums. com Stargazing & Astronomy. 8:30pm. Meet at the bathhouse at Fort Macon State Park to view space through a telescope and learn more about the universe. Details: 252-7263775.

22-26: 11th Annual Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend. Wonderful wine and tempting meals are the focal point of this weekend full of wine and food pairings, workshops, dinners and more. Details: 252-515-0708 or beaufortwineandfood.org.

Fri. 24: American Red Cross Blood Drive.

2-7pm. Carteret County chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center. Details: 252354-6350.

Sat. 25: Earth Day Celebration. 10am-3pm.

Carteret County government agencies, nonprofit groups, museums and businesses join forces at Fort Macon State Park for a hands-on Earth Day program. Details: 252728-2250.

Mon. 27: Toddler Time in the Park. 4pm. Join a ranger at Fort Macon State Park for fun and simple arts and craft projects with a nature theme. Recommended for ages 4-7. Preregistration required. Details: 252-726-3775.

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Public Invited to April 30 Business After Hours Expo EVERYONE IS INVITED to attend the annual Business After Hours Expo, hosted by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, from 4-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City.

This event is open to the public. Admission is $5 per person. As many as 65 exhibitors are expected to participate.

“This is a unique event, because we combine the buzz of a business trade show with all of the excitement, fun, food and fellowship of a colossal Business After Hours event,” said Julie Naegelen, who serves as Expo coordinator for the chamber.

“With the hall full of exhibits, this is an ideal way to meet local businesses that provide a full range of products or services. It’s like going to the mal l… but better, because we offer free food samples.

Beginning at 5pm, complimentary beer and wine will be available for adults. For this reason, it is not appropriate for children to attend.

“We are fast approaching a sell out of booth space,” she said. Inquiries should be directed to Julie Naegelen at julie@ nccoastchamber.com or 252-726-6350.

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partners will be: NCCOAST (publisher of The Island Review); Carteret County News-Times; Beasley Media Group, Inc.; Crystal Coast Tent & Event Rental; and WTKF-FM 107.1 – The Talk Station.”

“Everyone who attends is eligible for some terrific door prizes that are being donated by our exhibitors, so bring plenty of business cards to register at the individual booths,” Naegelen said.

“Some exhibitors will be demonstrating new products and services while others will have unique coastal items available for purchase. Look for great gifts for Mother’s Day, graduation and Father’s Day. You may also find treasures for yourself … or for your home.

“We always look forward to having hundreds of people join us inside the Civic Center,” Naegelen said. “The layout of the exhibits helps encourage folks to mix and mingle and make new business contacts. Clearly, the Business After Hours Expo is a highlight of the year for Carteret County’s business community.”

Naegelen said: “Last year’s event attracted nearly 500 people. We have had excellent participation in the past from the businesses located on Bogue Banks, so everyone should plan to come to the Expo to see why we say: ‘We’re your Chamber of Commerce at the Coast!’”

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Enjoying the First Signs of Spring I THINK THAT after a long and a record breaking cold winter everyone is excited to see the month of April arrive in Emerald Isle. April means the cold days of winter are over and the dogwoods, azaleas and daffodils will be bursting forth with beautiful blooms. April also means the tourists will be returning to Emerald Isle and I know we will welcome them back with open arms. I have talked with several of our business owners and they have told me that warmer weather cannot get here soon enough. April also means the ocean and the sound will be warming up and we will be spending more time on the beach and in the water. I would like to remind everyone to be careful in the water and to just use common sense as we all enjoy getting our feet wet.

I would like to take this opportunity to commend our hard working Neighborhood Watch Committee. They have worked so hard to make our dream of being a Neighborhood Watch Community a reality. On Tuesday, March 10 we celebrated the designation of the Town of Emerald Isle as a certified Neighborhood Watch Community. We were able to accomplish this in record breaking time. What takes most communities two or three years to

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obtain we did it in less than 14 months. To each and every member of this committee and to all of our citizens who serve as important members of our neighborhood watch I say thanks for a job well done. It is great that we can come together as a community and watch out for everyone. I know the Neighborhood Watch will be a valuable addition to our town. Our slogan is “Community working together to make paradise our home.”

I would like to thank all the volunteers who worked hard to make the annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival a success and to all of those who worked tirelessly to make our marathon, half marathon and 5K a huge success. Thanks to everyone for a job well done!

In closing I would like to remind everyone of the annual Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s as we raise money for Hope for the Warriors. Last year over $3,100 was raised and over 2,200 cones of ice cream cones were scooped. The annual event will be held on Tuesday, April 14 from noon to 8pm.

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STATE LAW REQUIRES that all vacation rental units collect applicable room occupancy tax, and remit such tax to Carteret County. The law applies to ALL vacation rental units, including those offered through management companies and those offered through online services (www.vrbo.com and similar sites). It is the responsibility of the vacation rental unit owner to collect and remit a 6% room occupancy tax on all accommodations.

To learn more, and to register your vacation rental with Carteret County, please contact James Charlesworth (jamesc@carteretcountync.gov or 252-728-8410) or Gayle Parker (gparker@ emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-3424).

The Carteret County room occupancy tax proceeds are used exclusively for two purposes that directly benefit the vacation rental industry – tourism advertising/promotion AND beach nourishment. Both of these purposes are vital to the economic success of our community and county and town staff are working hard to ensure tax fairness for all vacation rental owners.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Town Begins Work on FY 15-16 Budget

The mayor, board of commissioners, town manager, and town staff are already hard at work on the FY 15-16 budget. The FY 15-16 budget will be finalized by the board in June, and will provide funding for town operations for the period from July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016. The board recently held its annual budget planning workshop meeting, and provided direction to the Town Manager and staff on its goals for FY 15-16.

The board directed the town manager to work toward a budget that relies on a “revenue-neutral” tax rate for FY 15-16. With the new tax values taking effect, the “revenue-neutral” tax rate is likely to be somewhere between 15.5 and 16 cents (depending on the outcome of appeals), and would generate the exact same amount of property tax revenues (approximately $4.2 million) for the town in FY 15-16 as the current year’s 14 cent rate (based on the old tax values).

With the town continuing to operate with limited resources and our emphasis on maintaining the lowest possible tax rate, the board recently approved three key strategies to reallocate existing town resources for higher priority town goals. These changes will enable the town organization to provide better, more cost-effective services in key areas without relying on new funding. First, the town has eliminated two full-time customer service assistant positions in the police department, and has replaced these two positions with an additional police officer to patrol our community.

The customer service assistants provided general customer service in the police department during evening and weekend hours, and call volumes have dropped significantly since the town’s transition to the consolidated Carteret County E911 Center four years ago. Part-time staff will still be available to assist the public in the police station, however, the hours of service have been scaled back, and no one will man the police station during late night hours. All non-emergency calls to 252-354-2021 will be automatically routed to the Carteret County E911 Center in the absence of Emerald Isle staff, and callers can also use 252-726-1911 for all non-emergency calls. For emergencies, please dial 911.

The town also continues its emphasis on the aesthetic quality of the community, and the board approved the conversion of an existing recreation coordinator position to a new parks maintenance worker. The new parks maintenance worker will help to maintain and improve the appearance of the Hwy 58 corridor, town parks and facilities and beach access walkways. Town staff work extremely hard to keep Emerald Isle looking as good as possible, and this change will help us in these efforts.

Finally, the town is poised to continue its contractual relationship with Carteret County for building inspections services. The county has been providing building inspections services for the town since November 2014, and the arrangement has worked very well for both parties thus far.

The town will soon hire a new town planner to oversee and coordinate the development review process for the town, and this town staff person will work closely with county building inspectors in the future.

Development proposals will continue to be received by the town planner, who will review for consistency with town ordinance requirements and then coordinate with county staff for enforcement of North Carolina building code requirements. This arrangement is expected to result in savings for the Town of Emerald Isle, and also additional revenues for Carteret County.

These changes will be fully implemented in April and May 2015.

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EI Fire Dept. Recruiting Lifeguards, Beach Patrol

Town staff is busy gearing up for a big 2015 summer season, and the EI Fire Dept. is currently recruiting lifeguards and beach patrol members. The town maintains a summer staff of 10-12 personnel, and provides fixed lifeguards at the town’s two large beach access facilities, along with two roving beach patrol members on ATVs each day between mid-May and mid-September.

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit www.emeraldislenc.org/employment and/or contact Capt. Jeff Strawser at jstrawser@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-2445.

Beach Access Walkway Improvements in Progress

The town’s contractor has begun work to replace three beach access walkways at 1st Street, Tracy Street and Shell Drive. All work is expected to be complete in April, in time for the 2015 summer season.

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walkways annually. The town typically budgets $50,000 annually for this work. The town maintains a condition-rating for each of the town’s public beach access walkways, and allocates funding for those in greatest need of replacement.

Coast Guard Road Resurfacing Scheduled for March

The resurfacing of Coast Guard Road, originally planned for fall 2014, is now expected to be completed in March 2015.

Weather permitting, the segment from Dolphin Ridge Road to Ring Street will be resurfaced prior to the end of March, and vehicle travel lanes will be shifted back to the center of the asphalt pavement, resulting in a narrow asphalt shoulder on each side of Coast Guard Road.

Resurfacing activities may result in minor traffic delays, however, no significant impacts are expected.

Bike Path Repairs Nearing Completion

Hwy 58 bike path repairs on the new segment between the Indian Beach town limits and 25th Street are nearing completion, and we expect to have all repaired areas resurfaced by the end of March. The town greatly appreciates the patience and understanding of adjacent property owners and bike path users as we have worked to correct these issues.

Preston Memorial Playground Receives Contribution

Fundraising efforts for the new Sen. Jean Preston Memorial Playground got a big boost recently from a $25,000 contribution from the Rouse Family Foundation, and the total amount raised thus far is nearly $33,000! The volunteer committee leading

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this effort is targeting a total of $75,000 to construct the new playground on town-owned land just west of the public boat ramp facility. The location includes a beautiful view of Bogue Sound, and will include new playground equipment, a picnic shelter, an open grassy area and additional parking.

To contribute to this effort, please visit www.emeraldislenc.org/Playground/default. Additionally, local artist Barry Knauff has donated three original paintings to this effort. To view and bid on the paintings, please visit www.emeraldislenc.org/CommunityNotice/CommunityNotice%20-%20auctionjeanprestonplayground.

Crystal Coast Lighthouse Challenge Bike Rides – May 2 Get your bike ready, and join us for the inaugural Crystal Coast Lighthouse Challenge bike rides on Saturday, May 2.

The inaugural Crystal Coast Lighthouse Challenge includes three rides to challenge bikers of all levels. The premier ride of the day is an 85-mile roundtrip ride down Bogue Banks, through Morehead City, Beaufort and Down East Carteret County to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse (at least as close as you can get on a bicycle). For those seeking less challenging bike outings, there are out and back rides to the Civil War site at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach (41 miles) and to the NC Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores (25 miles).

All three rides will begin at 8am at the Emerald Isle Community Center. To learn more and to register, please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/CommunityNotice/ CommunityNotice%20-%202015BiketheBanks. Proceeds benefit bicycle and pedestrian projects in Emerald Isle!

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Adult Programs

•AA: Saturdays at 8pm meets at town hall.

•Art Club: Meets every Wed, 12:45-4pm at Parks & Recreation.

•Community Woodworkers’ Club: 1st Thurs at 7pm at town hall.

•Emerald Isle Stamp (Philately) Club: 2nd& 4th Thurs at 7pm at town hall.

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•Open Indoor Volleyball: Wed & Fri 6-7:30pm, age 15 & under, 7:30-9pm, age 16 & up.

•Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon & Thurs 6-7:30pm, age 15 & under; 7:30-9pm, age 16 & up *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS COST $2 FOR NONMEMBERS*

AEROBICS

The Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation offers step and step-free aerobic classes: • M, TH, F 8am, Step • Tues 8am, Dance Fusion • Mon 9:15am, Easy Step • Tues 9am & Fri 9:15am, Body Sculpt • Wed 5:30pm, SSS (Step/Strength/Sculpt) • Mon & Tues 5:30pm, Tabata • Wed 8am, ZUMBA! Fees: Members $1/class, non-members $5/class.

Yoga Program Schedule

•Yoga: Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for the beginner; Tues 10am & Thurs at 9am. Gentle Yoga: Friday 10:45am; $2 members & $7 non-members.

•Yoga as Therapy: Instructed by a physical therapist, this class incorporates core strengthening, spinal stability, stretching, balance and gentle yoga poses. The emphasis is on correct alignment and individual modification. Appropriate for all levels. Mon, 10:30am & Wed, 9am: $5 members, $10 non-members.

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April 10: 7pm, Friday Free Flicks. Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. This month’s title is “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY.” April 13, 20, 27: 9-10am, Story Time and Pre-K Play. Story time in our classroom followed by open play in our gymnasium for children aged birth to 5 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult, as supervision is not provided. This is a time for parents and children to socialize and play. Please bring any supplies needed such as diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. Call for more details.

April 18: 9am, How to Get the Job Workshop. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation and Carteret Community College present a workshop for summer job seekers. Information will be provided on appropriate attire, how to fill out applications and resume writing. Please pre-register. Contact Sarah McNally, 252-354-6350.

April 18: 10am-2pm, Summer Employment Job Fair. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation and Carteret Community College present up to 20 employers seeking to hire summer employees will be present. If you are a high school or college student, or just want something to do during the summer months, come visit the employers of the area! Contact Sarah McNally, 252-354-6350.

April 24: 2-7pm, American Red Cross Blood Drive. Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center. Please give!

April 27: Summer Day Camp Registration Opens. Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation takes great pride in the Summer Day Camp program offered to children ages 6-12 each summer. **PLEASE NOTE** that changes have been made to the way registration will take place in 2015. For 2015, a lottery system will be in place for registration. NO CAMPING OUT REQUIRED! Registration forms must be turned in between 8am on April 27 and noon on May 4. Staff from Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation will conduct the lottery on Tuesday, May 5 and parents will be contacted accordingly. A $25 per session deposit will be due by Friday, May 8 to secure your child’s spot. Registration forms will be available at www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd beginning April 24. Camp operates from 7:30am until 5:30pm Monday through Friday for eight weeks. The fee for each themed week of camp is $75; per diem fees apply throughout the week. Membership to Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Community Center is not mandatory. Contact Sarah McNally at 252-354-6350 or smcnally@emeraldisle-nc.org . Visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd for updates, field trip information and per diem fee information!

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that also typifies the federation and the museum, and that’s why the show and these two groups are such a good fit.”

Tickets are $50-$60 per person and are available online at www.nccoast.org. For more information, call the federation at 252-393-8185 or the museum at 252-728-1500.

Publick Day in Historic Beaufort On Saturday, April 11, the Beaufort Historic Site kicks off the spring season with its annual Publick Day. During the event, the grounds of the historic site on Turner Street transform into an open-air marketplace, welcoming visitors to explore the vast array of goods and items for sale from various vendors.

Emerald Isle has an active and dedicated group of volunteers who monitor these nesting and hatching activities every summer season. And the group is always in need of folks willing to walk a section of beach in the early morning hours in search of tracks and nest sites. The active season starts in May and ends in August.

To find out more about this opportunity, attend an open meeting at 9am on Saturday, April 18 in the Emerald Isle Town Board Meeting Room behind the police station. Meet program volunteers, see photos and ask questions and then sign up for an experience which will enrich your life. For more information, contact: Pam Minnick paminn@aol.com or Emilie Zucker ezucker@ec.rr.com.

Wooden Boat Show Returns to Beaufort Publick Times date back to the colonial period and are 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, hand-made jewelry, baskets, pottery and much more.

“We love the Publick Day event because it means spring has finally arrived,” said 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.”

All proceeds from Publick Day go toward the on-going restoration efforts and educational programs of the Beaufort Historical Association. For more information, call 252-7285225 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

Turtle Program Needs Volunteers An early morning walk on the beach can offer peace, quiet and community with nature. For many beach walkers, it can also come with the excitement and joy of finding the distinctive tracks of a large loggerhead sea turtle. At the end of those tracks there is most often a nest holding a clutch of eggs, which after an incubation period will produce between 80 and 120 hatchlings. The loggerhead is the most common sea turtle to nest on Bogue Banks Beaches.

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The 41st annual Wooden Boat Show and the 8th annual National Beaufort Boatbuilding Challenge take over the waterfront in historic Beaufort May 2. This free event celebrates the art of wooden boat building and the sport of boat racing.

Dozens of handcrafted wooden boats will be on display and activities will be available for all ages from 10am to 4pm.

The streets of the historic fishing hamlet aptly exhibit the birch, mahogany, oak and teak designs – polished and shined in all their glory for visitors to enjoy. Owner often remain with their vessels to answer questions and show off hidden secrets.

The Boatbuilding Challenge begins at 11am and features teams of two going head to head as they build a seaworthy vessel in an afternoon. The event showcases the art, skill and speed of traditional boat builders, which is fun enough to watch on its own. It gets even better, when the teams put their boats to the test by dropping them into Taylors Creek for a race.

Vic and Lora Fasolino have been overseeing the National Beaufort Boatbuilding Challenge since 2012. They know quite a bit about boat building. They teamed up together and came in first place at the Georgetown, SC Boatbuilding Challenge in 2011 and 2013.

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Summer daily activities at the aquarium follow the same theme of exploring what the outdoors has to offer. Watch for more on the schedule that begins in June.

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The playground, on the Hoffman Nature Trail beyond the marsh boardwalk, is open the same hours as the aquarium

Join the festivities at the aquarium’s Earth Day Party for the Planet, April 19-25. This year’s theme focuses on the water cycle. Watch for displays and activities emphasizing simple things anyone can do to contribute to a better world.

The week-long observance includes a sweet highlight with the Cakes for Conservation competition April 22.

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the water cycle theme. Cakes will be judged on creativity, taste, portrayal of a theme and use of local, organic and sustainable ingredients.

Cakes are displayed on April 22 until winners are announced, and then everyone is invited to partake of samples. See the aquarium website for categories, prize information and the time for the cake-tasting.

On April 25, visit with aquarium educators and live animals as part of the Crystal Coast Earth Day Festival at Fort Macon State Park. The aquarium comes together with a number of other conservation–minded organizations for this annual event. The Coastal Education and Visitors Center at the park is the center of these activities. Check the festival’s website for times and details on other activities and displays.

Camps and Family Fun Registration for the aquarium’s popular summer camps opens at 6am on Monday, April 1. Registrations are accepted online only. From the aquarium’s homepage, click on Buy Tickets, then on Kids’ Camps. Save time and have your log-in information at hand if you have registered online before. First-time users establish log-in credentials as part of registration.

A camp for the small fry – Sea Squirts for kids entering kindergarten and first grade – runs in June. Two sessions of Sea Scholars for grades 6-8 are scheduled for July.

Three sessions of two camps for the kids in between are scheduled between June through August – Aquatic Adventurers for grades 2-3 and Coastal Explorers for grades 4-5 and. All camps run 8:30am-2:30pm. The fee is $270 per camper. See the website for more information.

Summer brings lots of other opportunities for family fun on or near the water, including stand-up paddle-boarding classes and surfing. Check the website for more family-friendly activities such as behind-the-scenes tours, paddling trips and other adventures, indoors and out.

Meanwhile, the aquarium is open every day 9am5pm, including all of Easter weekend.

Enjoy a number of programs free with admission daily.

Behind-the-scenes tours are offered almost every day for a small extra fee.

As May brings warmer weather, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking programs will be offered depending on demand – call to see what’s on the schedule.

The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. Hours are 9am-5pm daily.

Admission is $10.95 for ages 13-61; $9.95 for age 62 and up and military; $8.95 for ages 3-12; no charge for age 2 and under and NC Aquarium Society members.

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ATLANTIC BEACH

Preston and Janet Howell to Nancy and John Barber, 214 Bogue Blvd. #301, $37,000.

Deanna Hull to Chambers Realty, L.L.C., 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway #101, $77,000.

Corbitt and Danielle Norris and Jeremy and Sara Jackson to J.C. Jackson Builders, L.L.C., 921 Eastman Creek Drive, $60,000.

Henry and Kimberley Safrit to Trade-Win IV Farm, LLC, 407 and 417 Laurel Road, $150,000.

Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during February 2015*

EMERALD ISLE

Robert and Cathy Bakalar to Thomas and Virginia Franklin, 311 Cape Fear Loop, $73,000.

B. Wilson and Joan Taylor to Roger and Veronica Krug, 5417 Cedar Tree Lane, $105,000.

Saverna Capital, L.L.C. to Roy and Bonnie Melton, 416 Sunrise Court, $105,000.

Janis and Tracy Williams, Jr. to McCabe & McCabe, L.L.C., 1904 Fort Macon Road #256, $153,500.

Jessi and Alex Baker to Annie Fradenburg, 433 Meeting St., $160,000.

Gilles and Elizabeth Cloutier to Sandra Crobar, 2008 Fort Macon Road #6, $155,000.

Gary and Judith Mercer to Michael Varner, 2511 Front St., $245,000.

William and Gina Lewis to Truett and Donna Morrison, 9201 Coast Guard Road #305, $111,500.

Martha and T. Dewey Mooring, Jr. to Shaun and Jennifer Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Boyle, 301 Commerce Way Road #345, $170,000.

Julie Frye and John Miller to Claude and Lilly Dudley, 2511 Front St., $285,000.

John and Susan Roach to Mark Eramo, 204 Windjammer East, $127,500.

Brenda and Graham Garner to Gregory and Laurel Sanders, 1004 Ann St., $295,000.

Dana and Bill Garrett and Frances and Wesley Daughtridge to Michael and Paulette Stinnett, 9100 Reed Drive #107, $139,500.

Earl and Jacqueline Hines to Marlene Sensale, 1904 Fort Macon Road #321, $177,500.

Norstate Properties, L.L.C. to Winston and Kristina Howell, 208 Lee St., $244,500.

Benoit Raby and Elisabeth Venne to Jessica and Lannis Smith, Jr., 2503 Fort Macon Road #207, $255,000.

Robert and Vinatha Parrott to John and Donna Corey, 2111 Fort Macon Road #339, $285,000.

Sam Scudder to Brian Ebron and Elaine Letoski, 213 Ida Bell Lane, $300,000.

Robert Logel and Gene Logel to William and Susan Keller, 1107 Front St., $1,125,000.

CAPE CARTERET

Stephen Choate and Mary MacGregor to Jerri Builders, Inc., 403 Ardan Oaks Circle, $45,000.

David Ball to Mark and Bonnie Howell, 108 Bogue Blvd., $320,000.

Elisabeth Fiss and Bruce Crumpton, Jr. to Joanne Nelson, 108 Yaupon Drive, $170,000.

Denise Meyerson and Stuart and Cheryl Meyerson to Bryan and Christine Tracey, 209 Robin Ave., $339,500.

Betty Baucom and Alicia and Billy Baucom, Jr. to Roger and Sue Ellen Reisner, 103 Pine Lake Road, $180,000.

George and Carolyn Everett to Charles and Gloria Ross, 317 Terminal Blvd., $385,000.

Alicia and Billy Baucom, Jr. to Thomas and Judy Tavela, 105 Pine Lake Road, $249,000.

Eugene Walz to James and Kimberly Brookmon, 105 Talford Drive, $420,000.

Patricia and Bruce Albin, III to Mary Brinkley, 209 Anita Forte Drive, $249,000.

Eddie Edwards and Kathy Edwards to Donna and William Pridgen, II, 412 Ocean Ridge Drive, $840,000.

CEDAR ISLAND

BEAUFORT

Oakland Assets, L.L.C. to Thomas Bennett, III, 207 Leeward Lane, $50,000.

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Thomas and Cathy Peralto to Marcella and Frank Schwalbe, III, 102 Sandy Landing Road, $158,000.

CEDAR POINT

George Kavrik and Susan Fiorilla to David and Diane Pope, 104 Sand Lot Curve, $60,000.

Terry Rodabaugh to Kathryn Macco, 9100 Reed Drive #209, $147,000.

Della May to Vernon and Deborah Pittard, 9201 Coast Guard Road #205, $170,000.

William and Kimberly Harward to Larry and Ruth Robinson, 2508 Ocean Drive, $230,000.

Patricia Leaverton to Duane Brown, 317 Loblolly St., $242,000.

Sharon Sykes to Michael and Sarah Zovistoski, 203 Pinta Drive, $255,000.

Charles Cureton to Timothy and Judith Stachel, 100 William St., $278,000.

Gregg St., $355,000.

Jeremy and Angela Snyder to Scott and Regina Jacoby, 5301 Emerald Drive, $405,000.

Jane Kiernan to Paul and Teddi Thompson, 11205 Inlet Drive, $675,000.

INDIAN BEACH

Cecilia and Harold Ringler to Shelley and Allen Gravatt, 1701 Salter Path Road #202, $260,000.

Lynne and Cecil Lynch, Jr. to John and Alice Fisler, 801 Salter Path Road #204, $260,000.

Pierre Garant and Judy Sirchia to Timothy and Candice Gleason, 1701 Salter Path Road #103, $325,000.

Jeffrey and Laura Zupan to Barry and Delisa Alexander, 1435 Salter Path Road #K-2, $993,500

MARSHALLBERG

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. to Jacques Dufour, 158 Polly Way, $65,000.

MOREHEAD CITY

Blair Pointe Leftovers, L.L.C. to Murdoch & Associates, Inc., 1205 Hidden Cove Ave., $52,000.

David Goodwin and Cynthia Greer to Derek Waller, Inc., 204 Raleigh Ave., $54,000.

Melvin and Bernice Harshberger and Dale and Joy Harshberger to Andrea Smith, 706 Fisher St., $60,000.

Carlo Jo Daniels to David Novi, 10515 Island Circle, $280,000.

Richard and Sharon See to Laben, L.L.C., 204 Jacob Drive, $85,000.

Carl and Martha Shepard to Ash Patel and Wendilyn Summers, 2911 Pointe West Drive, $295,000.

David and Christina Dean to G&H Partners, 402 Penny Lane #D, $94,000.

Charles and Elizabeth Blythe to Kenneth Blythe, 7209 Sound Drive, $300,000.

Gary and Helen Jarrett to Cris and Carol Lauback, 9703 Ashley Place, $348,000.

John and Janice Gold to Anne and Samuel Corey, III, 106

Larry and Frances Eubanks to Martin and Dana Sceeny, 705 Bay St., $97,500.

James and Rebecca Stimpson to Eastern Outdoor Holdings, L.L.C., 1510 Arendell St., $117,500.

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Kathleen Furtner to Ashley and Julie Guthrie, 718 Forty Road, $155,000.

Rosa and Roy Lopez to Juanita Paull, 607 Brook St., $171,500.

John and Karen Morrison and David and Susan Morrison to Dave Overman, 904 Davis Place and .26 acres, $175,000.

Steven and Regina Parnell to Terry and Deborah Andrews, 217 Goose Creek Blvd., $110,000.

Roger and Angela Corbett to Ronald Poole, 2507 Forest Drive, $124,000.

Harvey and Vicki Smith to Terry and Deborah Andrews, 301 Snow Goose Lane, $145,000.

Michael and Kimberly Wessell to Robert and Susan Tilley, 1603 Evans St., $224,000.

BRB Builders, Inc. to Ashley Jones, 2522 Forest Drive, $165,500.

Caleb and Allen Lee to William McNeil, 913 Ridge Water Blvd., $270,000.

Patricia and Bradford Darrow to Andrew Fisher, 2540 Forest Drive, $169,500.

Sun Coast Homes and Development, Inc. to Holly and Bradford Honeycutt, Jr., 1210 Strange Court, $300,000.

John and Jennifer Sledge to Megan and Jason Vangelist, 368 Chatham St., $175,000.

C.K. McDuffy Construction, L.L.C. to Steven and Deborah Howell, 1303 Fathom Way, $318,000.

Streamline Developers, L.L.C. to Raymond and Crystal Hall, 1305 Lantern Way, $336,000.

Newport Interests, L.L.C. to AWN Union Street, L.L.C., 2904 Arendell St., $4,715,000.

NEWPORT

Common Sense Housing, Inc. to Vincent and Lyndi Lavarone, 1344 Nine Foot Road, $195,000.

Rodney and Charlotte Howard to Grady Hunt and Sue Durst, 361 East Chatham St., $235,000.

Rachel Polos and David and Yadelin Polos to William and Loretta Harrison, 203 Blue Heron Drive, $257,000.

OTWAY

County of Carteret to Ralph and Julia Paulus, 801 Crow Hill Road, $25,000.

Dejona Bost to Talford and Sandra Cline, 290 Firetower Road, $27,000.

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Stephen and Delphia Harrell to Jimmy and Wanda Lairson, 440 Woodland Drive, $41,000.

William and Rudy Schulte to Anita Fleming and Robert Safrit, IV, 124 Cypress Drive, $80,000.

Gordon and Lena Doughtie to Michael Casella and Brenda Ballard, 130 Salter Path Road #11, $150,000.

Thomas Malcolm and Denise Runyon to Jurgita Zdanaviciene and Martynas Zdanavicius, 135 Yaupon Road, $190,000.

David and Elizabeth Godfrey and Bernice and Robert Savage, Jr. to Robert and Wanda Boyette, 590 Marina Drive #1, $255,000.

Ken and Darla Henggeler to Ida Mazzoni and John Godfrey, 106 Acorn Court, $277,000.

SDG Development, L.L.C. to Patrick and Lainey Crown, 402 Lanyard Drive, $309,000.

L & S Properties to Michael Piccolo, 115 Colony St., $37,000.

Stone Bay Partners, L.L.C. to George and Linda Hammil, 409 Cutter Way, $345,000.

John and Yong Slyconish to Pamela and Robert Teeter, 103 Redwood Court, $517,000.

Jeffrey and Elizabeth Smith to Samuel and Valerie LopezOvando, 104 Waters Edge Drive, $45,000.

Savvy Homes, L.L.C. to Thomas and Janet West, 505 Lanyard Drive, $350,000.

M. Douglas Goines to John and Rebecca Thompson, 236 Oakleaf Drive, $843,000.

Stone Bay Partners, L.L.C. to Vincent and Margaret Zumbo, 201 Lanyard Drive, $390,000.

Jefferson and Anna Rives to Coral Bay Ridge Company, L.L.C., 437 Maritime Place, $974,000.

Brian and Tammy Zack to Connor and Kayla Barton, 348 Lake Road, $98,000.

Carole Bujakowski to Richard and Edna Schrader, 115 Ole Field Circle, $103,000.

Rayborn and Arlene Clifton to Carol Pinaha, 144 Bayberry Road, $110,000.

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David and Myra Bradley to MHC Whispering Pines NC, L.L.C., 126 Cribbs Lane and .75 acres, $561,000.

Bogue Pines Mobile Home Park, L.L.C. to MHC Bogue Pines, L.L.C., 50.1 acres, $3,364,000.

David and Myra Bradley to MHC Whispering Pines NC, L.L.C., 2791 Hwy 24, $6,373,000.

SWANSBORO

Cecilia Lovings to John Schmitt, II and John Schmitt, III, 118 Silver Creek Drive, $25,500.

Allen and Emma Baltezore to Deanna Cannon, 105 Longleaf Drive, $26,000.

The Bank of New York Mellon to Jackson and Carol Conner, 2006 Watson Ave., $95,000.

James and Florence McNelly to Beverley and Rachel Ambler and Landon and Tamara Ambler, 218 & 220 White Oak Bluff, $188,000.

The Bank of New York Mellon to Robert and Jennifer Beall, 477 Crow Hill Road, $62,000.

David and Phyllis Phillips to William and Gina Lewis, 124 Sycamore Drive, $300,000.

Austin and Carol Burgess to Bobby and Sherry Tant, 124 Merrill Drive, $65,000.

STELLA

Palm Adventures, L.L.C. to Tanja Taylor, 216 Echo Ridge Road, $189,000.

Johnny Sharpe to Christopher Potts, 650 Cedar Point Blvd. #37, $220,000.

June Millman to Adam Evertsen, 127 Pine Needle Circle, $230,000.

H. Jack and Betty Pruitt to Jenesa and John Styron, II, 101 White Heron Lane, $290,000.

Jerry and Marianna Tillman to Timothy and Barbara Baysden, 253 Bell St., $760,000.

WILLISTON

Shelia and Julian Saunders, Jr. to Linda and Donald Overby, 135 Old Nassau Road, $65,000. *Publisher’s Note: This data is provided as public information available to all county residents. Island Review accepts no liability for errors or omissions and has endeavored to be as accurate as possible. Price given indicates the number of tax stamps purchased at deed filing (representing $2 for $1,000 of sales price, in $500 increments) and as such, may not exactly reflect the true purchase price.

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PINE KNOLL SHORES

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Good Times Ahead

Mayor Ken Jones

IT’S STARTING TO get warmer and the fun times in Pine Knoll Shores are ahead! While April 5 is Easter Sunday, the day before, a Saturday, is the popular Pine Knoll Shores annual Easter egg hunt. This event, sponsored by our Parks & Recreation Committee (PARC) is fun for kids and grandkids and even more fun to watch. I’ve heard the Easter Bunny is making a special appearance and will ride in on a PKS Fire Truck! The eggs are in different areas for different age groups. Let’s hope for perfect weather and a good time for all.

If you have your schedules out, make sure you have added our annual fundraiser, Kayak for the Warriors. Make sure you save the morning of June 6 to either participate or watch the 8th annual K4W. The auction will again be held at the NC Aquarium here in Pine Knoll Shores. Watch for much more information to follow!

Let me share with you a few things that happened in February and March. As many of you know, every quarter we have an event called “Dinner with the Mayor.” On Feb. 28, our illustrious town manager Brian Kramer and I went to Apex to meet with several of our second homeowners.

This is partially because our strategic plan says we will concentrate on better outreach to all property owners. Most second homeowners will be future full-time residents. We had 34 people in attendance. As we typically do, we went around the room and everyone introduced themselves

and we discussed many of the issues in our town. We also get a lot of great questions. I want to thank everyone that attended. Our next Dinner with the Mayor event is scheduled for Friday, May 8 at 5:30pm. We have not decided or announced a location yet, but plan on receiving an email a few weeks before the event.

And before that, back in early February, our commissioners and I had our annual off-site strategic planning meetings. I have to tell you, this was different from other years we have done this. The reason, pure and simple, was that in 2014 the board approved the strategic plan for our town. This product has been invaluable. Let me run through just a partial list of 2014 accomplishments: Our first Home Owners Association Summit, Aging-in-Place planning was initiated, the kitchen in town hall was renovated by Dick Belanger and our staff, we became a Tree City USA for our 14th year, our VIPS manning went straight up, the Beach Master Plan was adopted, we constructed some sidewalks and crosswalks, had our first Citizen Academy, honored our Vietnam Era Veterans, and did a major storm water project.

There are too many accomplishments to mention, and these are just a few of the highlights.

I’m not minimizing any other accomplishments of our entire team. No one could do all of this alone. But 2015 is going to have to get going to keep up with last year. One team, One town, One Pine Knoll Shores!

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club news PKS Garden Club ON MARCH 11, all the members of the garden club donned gardening clothes, and following a short meeting at town hall, participated in a spring cleanup and beautification of the town gardens of Pine Knoll Shores, weeding, trimming and mulching; followed by a luncheon at the home of Martha Edwards.

Local realtor Marian Goetzinger of Pine Knoll Shores Realty spoke to members at the Feb. 7 meeting on the value of “curb appeal,” the first impression a prospective buyer forms when first viewing your home. She very skillfully, and with much humor, demonstrated the vital importance of this necessary sleek first impression by using herself, with costume changes, to show how overdoing can turn off a buyer at first glance. To her basic black dress she added a huge belt, a red lace top, a black shawl, black scarf, loads of heavy ornate jewelry and even a perky red floppy hat. The overall effect was “overly much” and unflattering.

Thick shrubs hiding your house from view, untrimmed or overgrown shrubs or trees, clusters of unmatched pots of plants near the front door, dolphins, pelicans or elves in your front yard all contribute to an “overly much” cluttered effect and must be simplified before showing your home.

She stresses that we eliminate yard art, trim all your front yard greenery, remove all plants very close to your house, freshen your yard with open space, and even paint your front door to create curb appeal.

Marian grew up in Tennessee, graduated from Jacksonville State University in Alabama, and previously worked as an advocate for battered women. She created Pine Knoll Shores Realty in 1998.

Karen Zaenker, as a nominating committee of one, announced that she has succeeded in filling every board position in the club for the years 2015-2016. Environmental chairman Jan Corsello suggested that members take used garden catalogs to the library, and that when ordering from these catalogs, members do so jointly, thus sharing large orders of seeds, plants or flowers. To feed our wildlife friends, she told us that Ace Hardware just received blocks of suet.

Arbor Day was celebrated by the club on March 20 at 10:30am at town hall in Veteran’s Park. Azaleas were planted around the pond to commemorate deceased members – charter members Vivian Macdonald and Connie Browne, Ruth McGibbon, Lenora Roberson and Astrid Norman. A magnolia tree was also planted in Veteran’s Park to honor our deceased members – especially because our deceased member, Lenora Roberson, was a veteran.

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PKS Garden Club At the March meeting, Patricia Wilder, local social worker/ grief specialist, spoke to the club on “Loss is Inevitable: How to Care for Yourself and Others While Grieving.” As people age, more and more of are suffering the loss of an aging parent or other loved one. Even if the loss is anticipated after a long illness, it is always a shock. By focusing on remembering the loved one in a positive way we take better care of ourselves and others who were close

to the deceased.

In February, Dr. Michael Rave, a cardiologist at Carteret General Hospital, spoke to on heart health and cardiovascular problems in women. Heart disease is the number one killer of women today. One in four women will develop heart disease. It is important to recognize the symptoms, as they are sometimes different from symptoms men experience. In addition to a heavy pain in the chest or arm, we need to be alert for shortness of breath, a sore neck or jaw, feeling excessively tired, ventricular or arterial arrhythmia.

Dr. Rave said women must be motivated to learn about heart disease and manage their risk by modifying behaviors. Inactivity is a major risk factor. Sitting down for long periods of time is one of the worst things we can do. Just getting up and walking or stretching for even a few minutes every hour is helpful. Along with heredity, other risk factors are obesity, high cholesterol, smoking, alcohol intake, stress, less than 8 hours of sleep a day and diabetes. Modifying our lifestyle to manage and minimize risk factors will not only go a long way to avoid developing heart disease, but can also reverse it to some extent.

Diet is very important. Woman should eat at least 30 grams of fiber a day. For protein, we should eat fish or chicken two or three times a week. If we eat any red meat, it should be very lean. Most of our diet should be fruits, vegetables and berries. Healthy, complete grains, such as quinoa are good, as are non-fat dairy and yogurt. We must cut down on salt and trans fats and eat good fats, such as olive oil. We also need to manage total caloric intake.

MaryJo Jennings spoke about the serious needs at Caroline’s House, our local domestic violence shelter.

They need donations of canned food, paper products, etc. Gifts of cash or gift cards to places like Wal-Mart are also appreciated. Donations should be taken to Caroline’s Collectibles, specifying that they are for Caroline’s House.

Many Women’s Club members donated cash and checks into a hat that was passed.

Upcoming events – On May 8-9, we will again be participating in the Mile of Hope for young cancer victims.

This year’s theme is Treasure Island.

The Garden Club has invited the Women’s Club to join them on an island wide bus trip on Wednesday May 13, during which members will be informed and entertained by storyteller Rodney Kemp. After a lunch break, the group will visit the home of Judy Barnes in Newport to enjoy her gardens. The cost will be approximately $30.

Our April 24, the meeting will focus on bone health. Kelly Styron, physical therapist, will speak about joint and back care, preventative exercise and recent advances.

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Beaufort Wine and Food Welcomes Spring Since Beaufort Wine and Food popped its first cork in 2004 at its inaugural festival weekend, celebrated chefs, wine industry principals and guests from the world over have made the trek to Beaufort for this premier event held annually the last week of April.

The celebration begins anew April 22-26 giving the public the opportunity to rub elbows with local and guest chefs at exclusive receptions, watch cooking demonstrations, take in a fashion show and dance the night away at the Beer, Bubbles & BBQ bash â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just about anything is possible during this busy weekend in Beaufort. From wine dinners to Sunday brunch, the event pairs local chefs with fellow chefs and wine makers from around the country with extraordinary results.

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Through the generosity and support from sponsors, members and wine and culinary participants, Beaufort Wine and Food has raised more than $400,000 for area nonprofit organizations in the last decade. To join the effort, and have a little fun along the way, visit www.beaufortwineandfood.com or call 252-515-0708.

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ATLANTIC BEACH

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The Rebirth of the Circle MY GRANDFATHER CAME to Atlantic Beach in 1937 during the Great Depression.

With the help of some local businessmen, he opened his first venture in town in the area we now refer to as the Circle. This first business was the Idle Hour Amusement Center and it grew from a few lanes of duck pin bowling to become quite an institution on the beach. The original Idle Hour helped spark the development of the Circle into a vibrant commercial district with hotels, restaurants and a legendary nightlife scene along our boardwalk.

Over the past decade the Circle has been going through a period of redevelopment, the start of which was slowed by the recent Great Recession. Your town council, town staff and I have been active in programing dozens of events along the boardwalk in hopes of keeping the Circle as a center of activity in town while waiting for the redevelopment of the area to pick up steam. We’ve had great success with these events, most notably our annual Beach Music Festival. But, when it comes to revitalizing commercial districts, there is only so much government can do. Eventually, businesses need to step up and take the lead. That is now happening at the Circle with a new Idle Hour that has just opened on the Circle.

I am one of the owners of the new Idle Hour Biergarten – a restaurant and beer garden. But, I’m not writing about it here because I want free advertising (trust me, there’s nothing free about being a mayor). Rather, I want to convey my excitement that there are plenty of people – including my partners – who are investing considerable effort and money in the renaissance of the Circle.

While we all hope that the new Idle Hour and a couple other new and soon-tobe-renovated businesses, like the Tackle Box Tavern, will spark a new wave of commercial development at the Circle, the town council is also taking steps to ensure there is plenty of temporary or mobile businesses there this summer to help provide our visitors with food and services. We will be allowing a limited number of food trucks

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and carts – serving everything from burritos to shaved ice – to operate at the Circle on busy weekends and holidays. In addition to food, we’ll be allowing a vendor or two to rent beach chairs, umbrellas and other beach related items along the boardwalk to make it easier for families to spend a day at the beach.

We hope these “pop-up” or temporary businesses will help fill the commercial void until more permanent businesses take root.

If the early response to the new Idle Hour is any guide, people in Atlantic Beach are ready to return to the Circle. Between the efforts of the Town of Atlantic Beach and our business community, I’m confident the area will be a vibrant commercial destination again soon. I’m excited about being a part of this renaissance, not just because it is part of my family’s history, but primarily because it’s a critical part our town’s future.

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By Greg (Rudi) Rudolph, Shore Protection Mgr. protectthebeach.com

The Latest on OCS Oil and Gas Exploration ON JAN. 29, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2017–2022, or DPP. BOEM you may remember was formerly known as the Minerals Management Service and is one of the agencies within the US Dept. of the Interior. Section 18 of the OCS Lands Act require the Secretary of the Interior to prepare and maintain a schedule of proposed OCS oil and gas lease sales determined to ‘‘best meet national energy needs for the 5-year period following its approval or re-approval.’’

Hence the 2017-2022 DPP is intended to supersede the current 201217 Leasing Program. The 2017-2022 DPP schedules 14 potential lease sales in eight OCS planning areas – 10 sales in the three Gulf of Mexico (GOM) planning areas; one sale each in the Chukchi Sea, Beaufort Sea

Figure 1 – Map from BOEM’s 2017-2022 DPP depicting the areal extent of Lease Sale Number 260, tentatively scheduled for 2021. This area could be reduced, possibly significantly, once the Draft Lease Program is finalized.

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and Cook Inlet Planning Areas, offshore Alaska; and one sale in a portion of the combined Mid and South Atlantic Planning Areas.

Obviously the potential lease sale in the Atlantic is relevant to Carteret County and public comments are due on March 30.

Specifically, the DPP proposes one sale late in the program for an area at least 50 miles offshore the coasts of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia as depicted in Fig. 1. The lease sale schedule identifies this area as “Sale 260” to be offered in 2021. The DPP will need to be approved (i.e., finalized) and each lease sale will go through a prelease evaluation and decision process considering reasonable alternative lease sale configurations, reductions, and/or restrictions within that area. Leases are traditionally offered in blocks that are 9 square miles (3 miles on a side), so expect the final sale to have a checkerboard type of appearance in map view.

So what happens if a lease is sold? First the lessee typically initiates a reconnaissance phase for oil and gas accumulations, which includes a formal Exploration Plan that must be submitted to BOEM for approval. Leasing and operational activities on the OCS are subject to the requirements of some 30 federal laws administered by numerous federal departments and agencies. This process in itself can take several years in order to secure permissions, environmental clearances, and to acquire and interpret the seismic data, which is akin to taking an “x-ray” of the subsurface. The next phase of exploration involves drilling a test well(s) that discretely targets an interpreted oil or natural gas trap(s) to determine if this resource exists, and in quantities considered to be economically favorable.

Once deemed economically favorable, delineation wells may be drilled to help constrain the extent of the petroleum hydrocarbon reservoir and amount of extractable resource.

Delineation and actual production wells are collectively termed as development wells. If a lessee wishes to develop a well(s), a development and production plan must be also submitted to BOEM for analysis and approval. And lastly, assuming petroleum hydrocarbons are discovered, delineated and can be economically extracted; a production facility may be installed at the site. Of course oil and gas are brought to market via a system of pipelines and processing facilities or probably more likely for our situation, via a floating system creating a vast oil and gas service industry in the process.

Hence the full development of the final lease area is easily 10 to 15 years from now considering; (a) the lease sale is not scheduled until 2021, (b) the years involved with developing and implementing an Exploration Plan, and (c) the additional years formulating and implementing a Development and Production Plan.

Historically speaking, this is not the first time a lease sale has been executed along the Atlantic seaboard – there have been 10 federal lease sales in all with the most recent held in 1983. There have been no active leases since the mid-1990s and obviously no production from the Atlantic OCS. On a very related note, Spectrum Geo Inc. and GX Technology are proposing to conduct separate seismic surveys within the North Carolina portion of the OCS in 2015. These surveys will be used by BOEM and the industry to identify discrete areas of petroleum hydrocarbon reservoirs which in turn will aid BOEM with constraining the lease area and developing reasonable market price for the lease sale. For the industry, the seismic surveys will go into their decision-making process concerning if the purchase of a lease and pursuit of an exploration plan is economically feasible.

Based on the historical exploration records, the geology and proposed seismic survey grid; it appears the most favorable areas to explore are within the “50-mile buffer” included in the 2017-2022 DPP. We’re not sure of the exact mechanisms for shifting the lease sale landward.

In theory, the 2017-2022 DPP could be delayed or a new lease sale within the 50-mile buffer could be included in the next Program (2022-2027).

Lease Terms and Conditions A lease grants the exclusive right to explore, develop and produce oil and/or natural gas for an initial period from a specific block of OCS land – a minimum of five and maximum of 10 years. If a discovery is made within the initial term of the lease, the lease is extended for as long as oil and/or natural gas is produced in paying quantities or approved drilling operations are conducted.

The lease is a contractual agreement and details the requirements for surety bonds, royalty payments, rental payments, and assignment or other transfers of the lease or any partial interest. Rental payments are paid by the lessee on an annual basis and a portion thereof can (but not always) be assigned to the State and/or local government unit. Royalties on the other hand are based on a prescribed rate of production and likewise a portion thereof can be assigned to states/local governments.

Royalties yield significantly higher dollars than rental payments – generally $100,000,000s per year compared to $100,000s per year. There is also a significant difference in royalty payments when comparing oil and

natural gas production within and near state waters (06 miles offshore) to that purely in federal waters (6-200 miles offshore).

State Water Royalties – Section 8(g) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) applies to all coastal states adjacent to current or potential areas of OCS development and provides for coastal states and the federal government to share revenues earned from OCS leases in federal waters between the state’s submerged lands and three nautical miles seaward. BOEM shares 27% of these bonuses, rent and royalty revenues with the adjacent states. This 6-mile area is known as the “8(g) zone.” However, the 20172022 DPP lease sale is not in or near state waters so let’s look at OCS royalties.

OCS Royalties – The Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA) provides that the four Gulf of Mexico (GOM) producing states (Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas) will receive a 37.5% share of OCS revenues from selected areas in the Eastern and Central GOM Planning Areas. North Carolina (and local governments within the state) will not receive any royalties from offshore production in federal waters unless Congress specifically authorizes revenue-sharing with the state.

Gov. McCrory is the chairman of the OCS Governors Coalition, consisting of the governors of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia; and this coalition is pressing the federal government to provide the Mid and South Atlantic states the same share (37.5%) of potential royalties as the Gulf States. Senators Burr and Tillis also attached an amendment (S. Amdt 102) to the Keystone XL Pipeline Bill requiring BOEM to share revenues from offshore North Carolina development in the same way (the Senate passed the Keystone XL Pipeline Bill, but they did not vote on S. Amdt 102).

Gov. McCrory has said most recently in his “State of the State” address to the General Assembly, that he will not support offshore oil and natural gas development unless the revenues are shared with the states. He added these revenues would be shared by the state with local communities along the coast for infrastructure development, beach nourishment, and other projects.

The General Assembly has yet to specifically address how these “shared” revenues from the OCS would be allocated within the state.

And lastly, time is of the essence with respect to securing a royalty program for North Carolina and local governments. A revenue sharing program needs to be passed into law well before the lease sale and well before the congressional budget office and/or the presidential administration considers the entire royalty payment as wholly their own and begin to use this in their budget projections. Notice we haven’t discussed the merits or the shortcomings of oil and gas OCS exploration – that’s a discussion for another day and involves a myriad of subjects. However, if North Carolina willingly, or even apathetically, assumes the environmental risk and infrastructure demands associated with land-based processing/distribution and the service industry in general; then it’s only fair one would presume to have a share in the royalties to accommodate these demands. It would be disturbing to say the least if this was not the case.

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coastal report The Neusiok Trail — At a Jogger’s Pace

by Sam Bland NC Coastal Federation

A THIN, MISTY fog hung lightly on the air like a see-through chiffon curtain as I drove down an unpaved pothole-pocked road in the Croatan National Forest near Havelock. On this chilly morning with the temperature just shy of freezing, I decided to do something I now wish I had done many years ago: hike the 21mile-long Neusiok Trial.

As the gravel crunched under my running shoes, I made my way across the parking area at the Pine Cliff access area in search of the trailhead. Tucked in behind a few picnic shelters along the edge of the forest was a sign indicating the trail’s northern starting point. Just a few yards away, a woman walked her dog along the sandy, white beach shoreline of the Neuse River, an ancient 2million-year-old stretch of water that is the longest river in the state. Early English explorers in 1585 named the river after the native people, the Neusiok, who inhabited the lower section of the river. The word Neuse is one of the oldest English words still in use that was given to identify a place or area in the United States.

Due to the length of the trail and my desire to quickly complete the entire distance, I elected to jog rather than hike. I pulled on a small backpack stuffed with water, food and a camera and shuffled off past the trailhead sign and into the forest. A well-worn trail lay out before me, and I was soon meandering through a grove of towering pine trees. Even though I was in the forest, the trail was paralleling the river, offering great views of the river and its sandy beaches.

As the trail gained a little elevation I could look down on the river. The flow of the river, influenced by gravity, wind and storms, had scoured the bank creating 30-foothigh cliffs. Some trees teetered on the edge of the cliffs while others had already lost their balance in the fight with gravity.

The fog was now breaking up, creating a marbled mosaic of dull, white fog and powder-blue skies. Moisture in the fog had coated everything with a wet varnish, causing the kneehigh grasses to bow heavily across the trail. As I ran past, they slapped my shins with a wet kiss and whipped into an upright posture as if released by a snare.

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Away from the river, the trail eventually moved deeper into the rolling forest with ridges of hardwoods including beech and sweet gum. The trail was carpeted with the earth-tone colors of decaying leaves, and their organic aroma drifted into the air. But water was still close by as Cahooque and Hancock creeks could be seen through the trees from time to time.

This area is reminiscent of Piedmont North Carolina with galax and mountain laurel scattered about.

After about the first six miles, the trail leaves the higher hardwoods and becomes lower and wetter. For the next seven miles I was running through, depending on the topography and drainage patterns, longleaf pine savannas, stands of loblolly pine or wet pocosins with fetterbush and pond pines. The wet areas are made passable only by an incredible network of boardwalks. Some of the sections are as simple as a single plank laid directly on the ground while others are elevated on short pilings. The flooding and drainage in some areas are so strong that the boardwalks are firmly secured with strong cables to prevent them from being swept away. Sections of the boardwalk are identified with colorful names such as Toad Wallow and Cotton Mouth Spa, which I assume is a commentary from those who built the boardwalks.

Traveling along the wooden boardwalks, my footfalls were much quieter than when I was on the forest floor litter. Without the rustling of leaves or the snapping of twigs, the silent solitude of the woods was only interrupted by the call of birds. As one section of the boardwalk ended, I leaped back onto the trail, startling a dozen northern yellow-shafted flickers, causing them to launch from the grasses lining the trail and race to the safety of the trees. The boardwalks allowed me to quietly move along without being detected by the wildlife until I was right upon them.

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Historic Homes of Swansboro Welcome Visitors

THE SWANSBORO HISTORICAL Association holds its sixth Historic Homes Tour from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, April 25, welcoming visitors the historic seaport for an afternoon of discovery.

Tickets are $15 and are available at the Swansboro Chamber of Commerce and swansborohistoricsite.org.

Each ticket includes a map of the homes open for the tour so guests can go at their own pace through the charming historic district, learning about Swansboro’s role in maritime history.

Originally referred to as Week’s Wharf and New Town, Swansboro was renamed Swansboro in 1783 after Samuel Swann, speaker of the colonial assembly and the representative for the region at the state level. The small village has a rich history, and maintains many of its historic structures.

One not to be missed is the Capt. Alexander Moore House, which proudly graces this year’s commemorate poster by local artist Ann vonHoorn. The inside has been beautifully renovated while keeping the outside appearance original, a must see. It is a great example of a three-bay “I” plan, typical in this area around the beginning of the 20th Century.

Also included is Morton Academy on the Main Street Extension. Carefully restored by Norman and Bobby Wells, this one-room schoolhouse is typical of schools in the late 1800s serving first through eighth grade. All the desks and items are representative of the period.

Docents will be in all homes to greet visitors and assist with any tour questions. Light refreshments and entertainment will be offered at the Emmerton School, formally Swansboro Town Hall and future site of a museum.

For further information, call President Joan Gerdsen at 910326-6771.

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quarter of a mile I was ready to return to the woods. After two miles on the sterile road, I was back in the bush soaking in the glory of the day. Ironically, however, I was soon wishing I was back on the smooth, dry and firm road. I was now getting a soaking of a different kind.

For the next three miles my run was reduced to a walk as I sloshed through large wet areas that flooded the trail.

The main thing I remember from this soggy, boggy section was how cold my feet had become from the near freezing water. This section, however, would not be a big deal for a prepared hiker with waterproof boots. I passed a couple of backpackers heading in the opposite direction towards one of the three overnight shelters. They too appeared a bit wary of black bears with large bright red canisters of bear mace strapped to the front of their packs.

Eventually this pocosin area gave way to a somewhat open pine forest. Here, the trail improved dramatically with sections of raised packed gravel. Now, I was back to running again with the feeling returning to my feet. I ran like 50 ISLAND REVIEW • April 2015

a horse that smells the hay in the barn and picked up the pace for the final push to the trails end at Oyster Point on the Newport River. The sights and smells were now more familiar as I ran near the salt marshes of Mill Creek with live oaks overhead. Then, without warning, the trail came to an end at the Newport River.

This trail is now over 40 years old, being first laid out in 1971 by the ambitious Carteret County Wildlife Club.

Members past and present have done a magnificent job clearing and marking the trail and building boardwalks. The rectangular, aluminum trail markers were numerous, making it difficult to get lost. This trail is so awesome that it has been incorporated into the prestigious 900-mile N.C. Mountain-toSea Trail.

With numerous road crossings, the Neusiok Trail is cut up in sections that can be hiked individually. The most popular being the northern six-mile Pine Cliff section. Jogging the trail was indeed a rigorous challenge, but I will return and hike each section independently to see what wonders I might have missed.

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FINANCIAL & INSURANCE

Bluewater Insurance: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, your premier source for personal and commercial insurance for boat, automobile, builders risk, coastal homeowner, general liability, commercial property and workers compensation. Call 252-354-1414 for a free quote.

Emerald Isle Insurance: 8754 Reed Drive, Unit 9, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5086. Protect your beach property & save on flood insurance by working with Rhonda & Sherry for coverage on your primary residence, second home or rental unit.

GEAR & EVENT RENTALS

Island Essentials: Linen & Leisure Supply Company, Emerald Isle, 888-398-8887, 252354-8887, info@island-essentials.com. High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service. Yearround, reserve ahead to ensure availability.

Visit our new showroom at 8002 Emerald Drive by appointment only.

HOME SERVICES

AA Express Plumbing Service, Inc: 211-6 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-247-1155, aaexpressplumbing@ embarqmail.com. Professional, licensed plumbing service – winterizing, water heaters, softeners and full plumbing needs.

Emergency 24/7 service. Fully insured.

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control: Morehead City, 252-726-1781, New Bern, 252-636-2345, 800-763-0378 or cleggs.com for an office nearest you. Locally owned & operated

by NCSU grad, former president of NC Pest Control Assoc. Servicing homes & businesses all over NC since 1960, free termite inspections.

Coastal Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252-222-0707, crystalcoastawnings.com. See all your options for hurricane protection, stationary & retractable awnings. 9-5, M-F, weekends by appt. Custom awnings, Bahamas, Colonials, etc. Sales and service – our employees have a combined 40 years of experience.

Crystal Coast HVAC Salt Solution: 103 Pinewood Place, Emerald Isle, helping extend the life of coastal HVAC units by rinsing units monthly to eliminate accumulated salt. See how efficient your HVAC can be. Call 252-503-1573.

Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall: 230 West Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252354-2883, dmarshall@ec.rr.com. Serving Emerald Isle property owners for 25 years.

Specializing in remodeling and home repairs, services include carpentry, painting, roofs, decks, replacement windows and doors and yard maintenance. Call with all your home improvement needs.

Island Home Maintenance: Emerald Isle, 252646-2487. Call me for all your maintenance needs. Minor electrical and plumbing repairs, tiling, painting and carpentry.

Located on the island.

Liftavator: 4430 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888-634-1717, encelevators.com. Service all brands of elevators & lifts with 5-year product warranty & 2-year service warranty.

Licensed & insured. 24-hour service available. Building, installing & servicing elevators since 1985.

Pipeline Plumbing, Inc.: 910-381-4101. A local family-owned business taking care of all your plumbing needs. Licensed and fully insured with guaranteed, quality work. Services include new construction, remodeling, repairs, re-piping, water heaters (tanks and tankless), fixture replacement, additions, winterizations and more. RP2 certified with 24-hour emergency service available.

Rid-A-Pest, Inc.: 4320 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-240-2266, serving Eastern North Carolina since 1972. Locally owned by Lee Smith, a NC State University graduate in entomology. Free estimates by phone or on-site at your location. Voted area’s highest customer satisfaction among pest management companies. Hours: M-F 8am5pm. Weekends by appointment. Visit www. ridapest.com.

Southeastern Elevator: Located in Morehead City, Southeastern Elevator’s motto says it all, “First in safety, quality and service” when it comes to residential elevators in a variety of sizes and models. Visit southeasternhomeelevators.com or call 252725-1235 for a quote today.

Southern Glass & Mirror: 1047 W. Corbett Ave. (Hwy 24), Swansboro, 252-354-1223, 910-325-1050, 24-hr. emergency service 910-326-5283. Prompt, professional sales, service & installation of residential & commercial windows & glass doors, screens, mirrors, custom shower doors & enclosures, insulated glass, plexiglass & lexan, in Carteret, Craven & Onslow counties.

Tideline Lawn Care: Taylor Marshall, 230 W. Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-3542883, 252-725-0755. Company provides seasonal lawn care services, from grass mowing and weed eating to concrete edging and blowing off paved areas on a two-week schedule.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR

ALB Decorator Fabrics: 110 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, 252-222-0787. The finest in first-quality fabrics for decorating & quilting.

Open Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4. Come see our selection.

Artistic Tile & Stone: 252-241-7579. Free design consultation and estimates! The area’s most unique and extensive selection of interior and exterior tile, mosaics, glass, stone and hardwood. Professional installation. Drop by M-F, 10-5, Saturday by appointment, 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, or visit www. artistictileandstonenc.com.

Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters:3906 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-727-9040. Free estimates! The Carolinas’ only custom Bahama & Colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, roll downs- no storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings.

Budget Blinds: 252-247-3355, cell: 252229-6431, budgetblinds.com. Charlie Utz gives free in-home consultations in Carteret

& Craven Counties on cellular shades, plantation shutters, blinds, woven woods, draperies & more.

Great Windows: 252-728-3373. Quality custom made window treatments including blinds, shades & shutters. For a perfect match, professional decorators come to your home or business. Products include: Great Windows, Hunter Douglas, Timber and Somfy motorized remote control. Fast one-week service (shutters 15 days). Call today for a handcrafted, flawless fit, precise installation and 100-year warranty.

McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252247-3175, mcqueensinteriors.com. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom of unique contemporary, traditional & coastal furnishings. Complete professional design services to make your home truly one-of-a-kind.

Nowell & Company: 2801-4D, Wilson, 252237-3881. Located in Wilson, about two hours from the Crystal Coast, Nowell & Company is a 15,000 sq. ft. showroom filled with upper end home furnishings and accessories. Both traditional and contemporary and complete interior design service available. Free delivery to the coast.

Sound Furniture & Appliances: 600 Cedar Point Blvd, Hwy 24 East, Cedar Point, 252-3938130, shopsoundfurniture.com. Quality at exceptional prices.

Window, Wall & Interior Décor: 1507 Live Oak St., Beaufort, windowandwalldecor.com, 252-838-0201 or 800-601-8036. Custom made draperies and valances. Beautiful and as affordable as you need them to be.

Window Wizard: Your local professional power washing and window cleaning company.

Call for a free estimate – 419-357-7712 or 252-354-3370, or email owner Virgil Kill at virgilkill80@gmail.com.

OUTDOORS & MARINE

Carolina Home & Garden: 4778 Hwy 24, Bogue, 252-393-9004, a full service nursery offering the area’s largest selection of coastal trees, shrubs and plants. An expert staff is available for landscape design and installation of ponds, water gardens and bird gardens. Check out the great home and garden gifts and yearround Christmas Shoppe.

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: 252-2474003, 866-294-3477, ncaquariums.com.

Facility includes 32-ft. waterfall, 50,000 gallon Queen Anne’s Revenge display, mountain trout pool, jellyfish gallery, river otter exhibit, 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit with 3 observation windows. Open daily.

Outer Banks Marine Construction: 1501 First Ave., Morehead City, 252-240-2525, outerbanksmarineconst.com. Specializing in residential docks, seawalls, boatlifts, floating docks, boat ramps, boatlift service & dock repair, plus some commercial docks & seawalls.

Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-393-9005, yardworkslandscapes. com. Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast. Quality service in landscaping, irrigation, lawn care, outdoor lighting, hardscapes and design.

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REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION

Ace Builders: Emerald Isle, 252-422-2596. greg@acebuildersnc.com, Licensed NC General Contractor, storm damage repair, decks, porches, remodels, new construction, fully insured. Visit www. acebuildersnc.com.

Advantage Coastal Properties, Ed & Mac Nelson: CrystalCoastHomesOnline.com, office: 252-354-9000, cell: 252-646-5551. Full service, low cost residential sales. Located in Emerald Isle, serving Emerald Isle and the coastal mainland. Among the top producers 4 years running! Call today and put our system to work for you!

Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-726-8800, 800-849-1888, alwilliamsproperties.com. From sound to sea & beyond. We can serve your coastal real estate needs. Open 6 days/week, by appointment on Sunday.

Bluewater Builders: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 888-354-2128, 252-354-7610, buildwithbluewter.com. From vacation homes to primary residences, Bluewater’s expertise can make your dream of living on the Crystal Coast a customized reality.

Bluewater Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128, 888-258-2128; Cape Carteret 252-393-2111; Atlantic Beach 252-726-3105, 866-467-3105; Beaufort 866-803-0073; bluewaternc.com. Vacation, monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County.

Bluewater Vacation Rentals: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, www.bluewaternc. com. Call the owner hotline at 866-8488080 and let them assist you in achieving your goals of maximizing rental income while protecting your investment with the Bluewater Property Management Plan.

Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS: 509 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 800-317-2866, 252-7266600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you!

CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc.: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 800-822-2121, 252-354-2131, coastland.com. We manage 225+ homes & condos for short or long term rental. With 24 years of experience, our courteous staff looks forward to helping with your vacation or sales needs.

Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-304-4060, EmeraldIsleRealty.com.

Awarded 2005, 2009 and 2011 Top Office Production Award for Carteret County. Our knowledgeable & professional sales staff is happy to discuss any of your concerns & help you make the correct decision when buying or selling real estate on the coast.

Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals: 7501 Emerald Drive, 800-849-3315, 252-35452 ISLAND REVIEW • April 2015

3315, private owner’s line 800-354-2859, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. With over 50 years in property management, maximizing the rental income on your investment property is our #1 priority. Call for a complimentary, confidential property management analysis.

Future Homes: 1075 Freedom Way, Hwy 24, Hubert (8 miles west of Swansboro), 910577-6400. Licensed general contractor with master craftsmen, modular technology, fast construction, display models.

Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Realty World First Coast Realty, 1440-B Salter Path Road, PO Box 620, Salter Path, NC 28575, serving Emerald Isle, Salter Path and the surrounding areas. Over 22 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252247-1000 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or katmarshall101@gmail.com.

Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-3542128, 252-241-1382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail. com. Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer. Call me for all of your real estate needs.

Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800-6117705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true.

Marcia Jordan, Real Estate Broker: 100 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252723-8000. Marcia, a certified residential specialist, has been with Bluewater Real Estate since 1988 but has been listing and selling real estate in Emerald Isle since 1983. All real estate needs are available: listing, selling and long-term or vacation rental info. Call Marcia for your investment, vacation or primary home purchase, lands, lots, on or off the water. Visit bluewaternc. com/Marciajordan or email mariaj@ bluewaternc.com.

Pat Patteson, General Contractor: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-723-8800, 252-3547248, pat@islandhomesbypatpatteson.com.

Stop by to see us at our location behind Bert’s Surf Shop. Custom homes, design service & renovations; call Pat, a Master Certified Green Professional, to build your dreams from design to completion; member of NCHBA and NAHB. Realty World First Coast Realty: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, with additional offices in Indian Beach and Beaufort, Realty World First Coast specializes in coastal real estate along the Crystal Coast. The right agent makes all the difference. Find yours by calling 252-2470077, 252-728-6455 or 252-247-1000, www. realtyworldfirstcoast.com.

The Star Team: 201 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, 252-727-5656, www. crystalcoasthomesearch.com, your expert on the Crystal Coast and its beautiful, diverse communities. From excellent schools to retirement opportunities, let Louis Weil and his team help you find your perfect home at the beach.

Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-3542958, 800-849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800-553-7873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for

a week, stay for a lifetime. Call for our rental brochure or email rentals@sun-surf.com for great rentals & fine home sales.

Syndie Earnhardt, CRS: 252-354-6111, 888-354-2128 x219, cell 252-646-3244, homesinemeraldisle.com. Real estate broker with 16+ years sales experience in vacation homes, investment properties, year-round/permanent homes & vacant land. Specializing in Crystal Coast, Cape Carteret & Swansboro. Buyer representation available.

SHOPS & SERVICES

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport: 200 Terminal Drive, New Bern. Close, convenient and connected. Now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express and Delta Connection Service provided by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit newbernairport.com for more info.

Dream Maker Wedding Estates: Three superior wedding locations, the Octagon House, historic Palo Alto Plantation and the elegant Watson House and Gardens, along with exceptional event planning services and customer service. Call 252-422-1841, www. dreamweddingestates.com.

Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5323, emeraldislebooks.com. Great selection of books, greeting cards, kites, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family.

Hardback books discounted 10%.

Emerald Isle Self Storage: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle (access road to Food Lion), 252-354-6966. Open Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sat. and Sun. by appt. Now you can keep it all on the island without keeping it in your garage.

Just Hair: Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, Emerald Isle, 252-354-3302, 16 years of experience in a full service salon for men & women offering the latest haircuts, foil highlighting, perms, color, facial waxing, braiding & ear piercing. Walk-ins welcome.

Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail: 311 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-3547775, www.flipperznet.com. From hats to wine accessories, Madras and Khakis carries a full range of items you and your family will enjoy long after your vacation is over. Offering personalized monogramming, Scout bags, Stonewall Kitchen, unique gifts, clothing and accessories, homemade fudge and wine.

Petal Pushers, Etc.: 7803 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-8787, petalpushersshop.com. Special for rental property owners, welcome guests with fresh flowers for less than $50 a week. Floral arrangements for all occasions, weddings and every day, plants, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art. Now offering Chapel Hill Toffee.

Top it Off: 8700 Emerald Plantation, Suite 7, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7111. Experience the difference – offering unique gifts, jewelry, clothing, accessories, shoes and much more. Whimsical and fun gifts for all occasions.

tourism BAROMETER Boat Tours Offer Spectacular Views of the Crystal Coast NOW THAT SPRING has finally arrived people are ready to spend time outdoors and head to the beach! A popular pastime among Crystal Coast visitors is taking a scenic cruise along our pristine waters to enjoy the warm sunshine, salt air and scenic beauty. There are lots of fun boat tours and cruises available for the family to enjoy.

The Crystal Coast Lady is offering a new Morehead City Ferry Service (located at the former Big Rock dock – 403 Evans St.) with various themes, including “A Low Country Boil” and “An American Backyard Cookout.” Guests take a one-hour scenic tour before stopping on Sugarloaf Island to explore, walk the nature trails and do some shelling and dinner. On Friday, the Low Country Boil is on the menu, and on Thursday the American Backyard Cookout features hamburgers, hot dogs and sides. The cost is $30 adults, $20 children ages 3-11, 2 & under are free. Both begin midMay. In Beaufort, take a relaxing sail with Lookout Cruises on the 45-foot catamaran. With shade covered, padded seats, the vessel provides comfortable accommodations for all members of the family. Choose from morning dolphin cruises, the six-hour Cape Lookout cruise, sunset or moonlight sails.

Also in Beaufort, Island Ferry Adventures provides ferry service to the Rachel Carson Reserve, just across Taylors Creek from the downtown waterfront, in addition to local landmarks Bird Shoal and Sand Dollar Island. Spend a day on a secluded beach then jump the next ferry when it’s time to call it a day. The company also provides scenic boat tours of Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Rachel Carson Reserve and hosts pirate treasure hunt cruises for the youngsters.

The Island Express Ferry Express Service will begin its full summer schedule offering passenger ferry service to Cape Lookout National Seashore on April 15. Boats depart from Beaufort and Harkers Island. For information on departure/returning times and fees, visit www. islandexpressferryservices.com.

Enjoy various eco-tours, sightseeing tours, kayak fishing tours, shelling tours, pirate cruises, party cruises- just about any type of “out on the water” excursion you can think of.

It’s all right here on the beautiful Crystal Coast. Find a list of all of our local tour companies at www.crystalcoastnc.org/ region/all/play.

Elizabeth Barrow Director of Local Public Relations Crystal Coast Tourism Authority

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AA Express Plumbing.................................. 25 Ace Builders ............................................... 25 Advantage Coastal Properties..................... 25 ALB Decorator Fabrics................................ 10 Al Williams Properties .................................11 Artistic Tile & Stone......................................11 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters................... 37 Beaufort Furniture........................................ 12 Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend................. 42 Bluewater Builders....................................... 22 Bluewater Insurance.................................... 22 Bluewater Real Estate, Alison J. Jaegar, Susan Goines............................................ 43 Bluewater Real Estate, Bucky & Teresa Smith............................... 35 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre................. 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Earnhardt..... 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Marcia Jordan........ 37 Bluewater Real Estate Sales.........Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals........................... 3 Budget Blinds.............................................. 20 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS................... 13 Carolina Home & Garden.............................. 5 Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative.......... 13 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc............. 2 Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc............. 10 Coastal Awnings............................................ 9

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport............... 54 Coastal Countertops.................................... 54 Crystal Coast HVAC Salt Solution............... 15 Dream Maker Estates.................................... 5 Emerald Isle Books...................................... 13 Emerald Isle Insurance.................................. 7 Emerald Isle Realty Sales........................... 55 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals......... 28 Emerald Isle Self Storage............................ 17 Future Homes.............................................. 10 Great Windows............................................ 15 Handcrafted Homes..................................... 31 Harber Contracting........................................ 4 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall.................. 9 The Insurance Center.................................. 45 Island Essentials.......................................... 14 Island Home Maintenance........................... 17 Just Hair...................................................... 15 Landmark Homes........................................ 15 Lifestore Bank.............................................. 44 Lighthouse Boutique.................................... 37 Liftavator........................................................ 4 Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail.......... 40 McQueen’s Interiors.................................... 21 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ............ 34 Nowell & Company...................................... 49 Outer Banks Marine Construction............... 17

Pat Patteson, Island Homes........................ 23 Petal Pushers.............................................. 13 Pine Knoll Shores Realty............................. 27 Pipeline Plumbing........................................ 14 Realty World, Katrina Marshall.................... 10 Realty World First Coast................................ 5 Rid-A-Pest................................................... 16 Sea Classics Trading..................................... 9 Sound Furniture........................................... 54 Southeastern Elevator................................. 29 Southern Glass & Mirror.............................. 31 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt................... 19 Sun-Surf Realty Sales................................. 39 The Star Team............................................. 33 Tideline Lawn Care...................................... 13 Top it Off...................................................... 40 Town of Emerald Isle................................... 24 William’s Floor Coverings............................ 23 William’s Hardware...................................... 15 Window, Wall & Interior Décor..................... 17 Window Wizard.............................................11 Windows & More..........................................11 The Yard Barber............................................ 4 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care.............................................. 26

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Oceanfront 9407 Ocean Drive $1,150,000

Oceanfront 5209-A Ocean Drive $85,000

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3705 Ocean Drive East $625,000

207 Ocean Drive $700,000

Oceanfront 3111 Ocean Drive East $599,900

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Oceanfront 7901 Ocean Drive $800,000

Oceanview Oceanview 1710 Ocean Drive $899,000

Oceanview 4402 Ocean Drive $720,000

Oceanview 105 Inlet Court East $419,000

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Oceanview 6402 Sea Crest Court $459,900

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Oceanview 1302 Ocean Drive $695,000

Oceanview 110 Mangrove Drive $470,000

Oceanview 203 Hoffman Beach Road $545,000

Oceanview 105 Lawrence Street $329,900

Oceanview 1112 Ocean Drive $695,000

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Oceanview 201 11th Street $335,000

Oceanview 5216 Ocean Drive $849,900

Oceanview 4306 Ocean Drive $600,000

Soundfront 7414 Sound Drive $1,200,000

Island 303 Osprey Ridge Drive $369,000

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Island 138 Fawn Drive $379,000

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Grande Villas $515,000 - $1,397,000

Island 407 Emerald Circle $350,000

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Ocean Bay Villas 317 $188,000

Island 104 Sea Isle North $775,000

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Ocean Reef $225,000 - $269,000

Island 135 Page Place $330,000

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Queen’s Court $149,900 - $259,000

Island 121 Doe Drive $334,900

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Sound of the Sea $170,000 - $354,900

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