Island Review, April 2018

Island Vol. 23, No. 4 ▪ Cherry Point Air Show ▪ Wine & Food Weekend ▪ Newport Pig Cookin' ▪ Reelin' for Research ▪ Power Squadron News ▪ At the Aquarium ▪ Chamber Connection ▪ Property Watch ▪ Emerald Tidings ▪ Book Bag ▪ Events Calendar ▪ Mayors’ Notes

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by NCCOAST, Morehead City. It is direct mailed to property owners in Emerald Isle, Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach and Atlantic Beach who reside in North Carolina and is distributed freely in public boxes along Bogue Banks, in town halls, advertiser locations, the Chamber of Commerce 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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Features

Book Bag...............................................................................................................................................................29 Wine & Dine in Beaufort........................................................................................................................................36 Military on Display.................................................................................................................................................38 World War II unsung hero is R. J. Mitchell.............................................................................................................39 NC Maritime Museum to Hold Third Whaling Symposium....................................................................................55 Fort Macon in World War II....................................................................................................................................62 Power Squadron News..........................................................................................................................................64

Departments

County Perspective...............................................................................................................................................14 Chamber Connection.............................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables............................................................................................................................................................17 Coastal Currents Events Calendar........................................................................................................................20 Money Matters.......................................................................................................................................................23 Shorelines..............................................................................................................................................................28 Tourism Barometer................................................................................................................................................30 Bulletin Board........................................................................................................................................................32 Staying Busy – Emerald Isle..................................................................................................................................32 At the Aquarium.....................................................................................................................................................34 The Onlooker.........................................................................................................................................................46 Focus on Fitness...................................................................................................................................................48 Health & Wellness.................................................................................................................................................49 Tourism Barometer................................................................................................................................................51 Rental Signs..........................................................................................................................................................63 Property Watch......................................................................................................................................................66 Crossword Puzzle..................................................................................................................................................70 Staying Busy – Swansboro....................................................................................................................................71 Horoscopes...........................................................................................................................................................74 Best Buys..............................................................................................................................................................75 Ask SCORE...........................................................................................................................................................77 Advertiser Index.....................................................................................................................................................77

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ATLANTIC BEACH Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................44 EMERALD ISLE Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................22 Emerald Tidings............................................................................................................................................24 PINE KNOLL SHORES Mayor's Notes...............................................................................................................................................59 Club News....................................................................................................................................................60

Thanks to our Contributors: Eddie Barber, Danielle Bolton, Trace Cooper, Sarah Cutillo, Shannon Kemp, Ken Jones, Tom Kies, Pam Minnick, NC Coastal Federation, Stewart Pickett, Michelle Powers, Rudi Rudolph, Frank Rush, Mike Wagoner & Julia Batten Wax

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Pig Cooking in Newport Barbecue is a serious topic in North Carolina and that’s certainly true in the Town with Old-Fashioned Courtesy. It is barbecue, after all, that put the small rural town of Newport on the map. As the home to what many claim is the largest whole hog cooking contest in the country, the friendly town is once again preparing to share its down home charm with the masses. Planned for April 6-7 at Community Park, the Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest will draw thousands with its amusement rides, live entertainment, vendors and abundance of Carolina barbecue. About 70 hogs are cooked annually by teams from around the country all vying for top honors.

Things kick off with a parade on Friday evening and the chefs quickly get to work. Judging takes place Saturday morning and barbecue plates go on sale around 11am. To learn more visit www.newportpigcooking.com.

Lanterns on the Lawn Ever wonder what it would be like to spend a night at Tryon Palace? Well, now is your chance! Lanterns on the Lawn brings guests to camp on the South Lawn for a family-friendly sleepover complete with s’mores and sing-a-longs.

Campers can reserve a 15-square foot plot for a campsite on Saturday, April 7. The cost is $60 for up to four guests.

Children 5 and under are free.

Saturday evening activities include crafts, lawn games, a dinner buffet of hamburgers and hot dogs, s’mores, a campfire sing-a-long, and a 15-minute moonlit walk through the Wilderness Garden.

Wake up on Sunday to a breakfast of coffee, juice, doughnuts and fruit, followed by a sunrise garden walk and family yoga session.

To learn more, or to reserve a spot for your family, visit www. tryonpalace.org.

Publick Day at the Beaufort Historic Site From 9am to 4pm on Saturday, April 21 the Beaufort Historic Site will kick off the spring season with its annual Publick Day 8

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sale on the grounds at 130 Turner St. The site will transform into an open-air marketplace, welcoming visitors to explore the vast array of goods and items for sale from various vendors.

Publick Times date back to the colonial period and is fashioned after Williamsburg of the 1700s when the General Court was in session. Publick Day gave visitors an opportunity to come to town to see and be seen, conduct court business, shop, gossip, dine and dance. Guests who attend Publick Day can expect to find a variety of vendors selling antiques, vintage finds, collectibles, arts and crafts, wood crafts, furniture, handmade jewelry, baskets, pottery and more.

The Carteret County Master Gardeners will have a full array of flowers and plants that they have propagated from their own gardens for sale. The revenue will benefit their ongoing classes and programs. The Master Gardeners will also be on hand to answer questions about all the plant types giving visitors the chance to buy from an expert!

This year you can make a whole day of it in Beaufort, as the Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market will officially kick off its season at 300 Courthouse Square from 8:30am to 1pm the same day. ​The market showcases our local farmers, fishermen, food producers and artisans.​ “ With both events going on in Beaufort, it makes for a great day of shopping,” said PR Director, Jaclyn Johnson. “Publick Day and the Old Beaufort Farmers Market both provide the chance to shop local, and find the perfect treasure that you couldn’t necessarily find on the shelf of any store.”

Vendor space is available for Publick Day. Learn more by calling 252-728-5225.

Reelin’ for Research in Morehead Anglers rarely need a reason to drop a line along the Crystal Coast – but when they’re doing it for a cause it sure adds a new layer of enjoyment. The Reelin’ for Research Offshore Fishing Tournament, which (Continued on page 12)

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Fishing begins at 7am inshore and 8am offshore with weighins for the inshore division from 1-2pm and offshore division from 4-6pm on the Morehead City waterfront. Bragging rights commence immediately following at the awards banquet.

All teams are responsible for a minimum of $1,000 per boat in fundraising efforts; the winning team will be determined by aggregate weight of the three largest meat fish from the following: wahoo, dolphin, & tuna. For more event details, visit reelinforresearch.org.

Turtle Patrol. Call Dale Baquer, program coordinator, at 252646-8292 or email Ruthie Gomez-Stuart, co-coordinator, at EISeaturtlePatrol@gmail.com. Also, thanks to volunteer Wanda Verreault, the group will have its own website up and running at eiseaturtlepatrol.org.

With the website, even if you can’t be in Emerald Isle all the time, you can keep up to date with the happenings of nesting turtles and the results of hatchings. You’ll be able to ask questions, keep current with events the Sea Turtle Patrol volunteers are involved in and even find archived articles.

There will also be lots of photographs of the Sea Turtle action caught by volunteers and visitors.

Jazz at the Beach Award-winning composer and director Grenoldo Frazier will visit St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church on Friday, April 6. Frazier will present a one-hour jazz session beginning at 6:30pm. Tickets are available in advance at the church office and First Citizens Bank, Atlantic Beach, for $25.

Frazier is a native of Wilmington who moved to New York City in 1972 as a pianist for two touring shows – “Journey into Blackness” and “Harlem Heydey” an anthology of AfricanAmerican music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was featured as Barnaby Tucker on Broadway and the national tour of Pearl Bailey/Billy Daniels’ hit “Hello, Dolly!”

Preceding the concert, the art gallery will feature the work of Anne Cowie, an abstract painter and calligrapher, and her students. The gallery show and concert will be followed by a reception.

The 29th annual Lookout Rotary Spring Road Race is scheduled for Saturday, April 28. Expect the same family fun atmosphere to prevail at the Morehead City Train Depot. The event offers a variety of races for all fitness levels on varying courses.

On-site registration begins at 6:30am. Races have staggered start times and include a 1-mile run, 5K run/walk and a half marathon.

Register online at runtheeast.com or in person at the Sports Center. Early packet pick up will be 5-6:30pm at the Sports Center. Race day pick up begins at 6:30am. For more information, visit www.lookoutrotaryroadrace.com.

Picking the Strings in Stella White Oak Shores Camping and RV Resort is hosting the spring White Oak Shores Bluegrass Festival on Friday and Saturday April 28-29. The campground, located at 400 Wetherington Landing Road in Stella on the White Oak River.

An array of performers are expected for the two-day event. Tickets are $25 per day or $40 for both days. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, blankets and comfort items to enjoy the shows at the site’s amphitheater. Food will be available on site.

Camping is not required during the festival, however, special camping packages are in place for those who want to enjoy the full weekend experience.

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Turtle Patrol Seeks Volunteers It’s quiet now, but soon, you will see and hear lots of Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol walkers.

On April 14 from 10am-1pm the patrol will have its annual meeting. Any adult over 18 years of age interested in the program is welcome to join the team of volunteers at the Emerald Isle Community Center. The annual meeting allows new people to gather information and receive education materials if interested. Volunteers will reunite to hear about new rules and regulations, learn about DNA results from the last year’s nests, find out about T-shirt ordering and break down into groups based on zones.

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The popular Parker Quartet will perform at the Old Theater in Oriental at 7:30pm on Friday, April 20. Enjoy a musical journey as the group presents a wide range of music – from the Classical period to 20th century Romanian composer Byorgy Ligeti to romantic powerhouse Jan Sibelius.

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Awards Presented at Annual Crystal Ball On Saturday, Feb. 17, the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce presented its annual awards at the Crystal Ball. Tina Purifoy, chair of the Chamber Board of Directors also passed the gavel and leadership role to the 2018 Chair, Millie Chalk of Duke Energy.

The chamber presented a collection of awards during the annual gathering. Debbie Godwin Ambassador of the Year was presented to Debbie Fisher of Mary Kay Cosmetics and Office Fusion Solutions; the Cassie Algeo Award for Extraordinary Chamber Leadership was bestowed upon Krystal Bequette of Emerald Isle Realty; the Arnold Murray Small Business of the Year Award was presented to McLaughlin Chiropractic Center; the Duke EnergyJoan Huss Pulley Award for Public Service went to Gene and June McLendon of Hope Mission Ministries; and the Citizen of the Year Award was given to Carteret County Sheriff Sheriff Asa Buck.

The Crystal Ball was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel and music was provided by the North Tower Band. Sponsors for the evening include Presenting Sponsor – Caribsea; Dessert Sponsor – Boathouse at Front Street Village; Bar Sponsor – Emerald Isle Realty; and Corporate Sponsors – Carteret Community College and Duke Energy.

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Business After Hours Mixes Business with Pleasure The annual Business After Hours Expo, hosted by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, is coming to the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City on Thursday, April 19 and everyone is invited.

Traditionally, this is one of the chamber’s largest events, attracting up to 500 people and includes over 65 chamber members.

Julie Naegelen of the chamber, who serves as expo coordinator, describes the function as “a Business After Hours on steroids – combining the fellowship and fun of a normal Business After Hours with all the buzz and excitement of a business trade show.”

“We encourage our exhibitors to get creative … and have some fun,” she said. “Sales of products and services is permitted but not required.”

Open to the public from 4-7:30pm, the admission fee is $5 per person.

Exhibitor packets and contracts are now available at the chamber, 801 Arendell St., Morehead City. Or contact Naegelen at 252-7266350 or julie@nccoastchamber.com.

The “early bird” booth fee of $135 is available through March 31.

Add $25 for premium booth space. After March 30, the rate is $165 for members. Non-member rates are $450 now, or $500 after March 31.

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comfortably … while enjoying ample food and drinks and getting to know more about an array of businesses directly from company representatives. A booth decorating contest is held, which encourages participating businesses to get in the spirit and show off their creative side. Many individual booths have drawings or contests along with freebies to pick up or sample.

“It’s a great way to view the full spectrum of chamber member businesses, to see what’s new and exciting in the marketplace,” Naegelen added.

Complimentary food, beer and wine will be available, beginning at 5pm. For this reason, no children please.

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Tide Low Tide PM AM PM 9:36 3:09 3:20 10:19 3:56 4:00 11:01 4:42 4:39 11:45 5:28 5:18 12:07 6:15 6:00 12:56 7:06 6:46 1:51 8:02 7:40 2:53 9:01 8:42 3:56 10:00 9:48 4:51 10:51 10:48 5:40 11:36 11:42 6:23 ----- 12:16 7:03 12:30 12:53 7:43 1:15 1:30 8:23 1:58 2:07 9:05 2:42 2:45 9:48 3:27 3:25 10:35 4:14 4:08 11:25 5:04 4:54 ----- 5:57 5:46 12:49 6:56 6:45 1:55 7:59 7:53 3:07 9:05 9:06 4:16 10:09 10:20 5:19 11:07 11:27 6:14 11:59 ----7:03 12:27 12:45 7:49 1:20 1:29 8:32 2:09 2:09 9:12 2:55 2:48

DST FOR MOREHEAD CITY, NC 34º 43’ Latitude 76º 42’ Longitude Tidal Time Difference Between Morehead City &: HIGH LOW Atlantic Beach -:41 -:39 Atlantic Beach Bridge +:22 +:34 Beaufort Inlet -:19 -:17 Bogue Inlet -:13 -:13 Cape Lookout -:43 -:49 Core Creek Bridge +1:00 +1:19 Drum Inlet -:29 -:31 Duke Marine Lab +:16 +:12 Ft. Macon USCG -:09 -:10 Harkers Island +1.26 +2:06 Harkers Island Bridge +1:42 +2:04 Hatteras Inlet -:18 -:15 Newport River +:44 +1:02 New River Inlet -:10 -:11

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MAY 2018 High Tide AM PM 1 Tu 9:32 9:52 2 W 10:13 3 Th 10:54 4 F 11:36 5 Sa ----- 6 Su 12:39 7 M 1:29 8 Tu 2:24 9 W 3:20 10 Th 4:15 11 F 5:06 12 Sa 5:54 13 Su 6:41 14 M 7:27 15 Tu 8:14 16 W 9:02 17 Th 9:52 18 F 10:44 19 Sa 11:41 20 Su 12:08 21 M 1:08 22 Tu 2:11 23 W 3:16 24 Th 4:19 25 F 5:17 26 Sa 6:10 27 Su 6:59 28 M 7:44 29 Tu 8:26 30 W 9:07 31 Th 9:47

3:39 10:31 11:11 11:54 12:22 1:13 2:10 3:09 4:05 4:55 5:42 6:27 7:11 7:56 8:42 9:29 10:19 11:12 ----- 12:42 1:49 2:58 4:04 5:04 5:57 6:45 7:29 8:10 8:49 9:27 10:05

Low Tide AM PM 3:26 4:22 5:04 5:48 6:33 7:21 8:13 9:05 9:54 10:40 11:23 ----- 12:45 1:34 2:22 3:11 4:01 4:53 5:48 6:45 7:45 8:46 9:45 10:40 11:31 12:16 1:08 1:55 2:39 3:21 4:01

4:03 4:41 5:22 6:07 6:58 7:56 9:00 10:03 11:01 11:55 12:04 12:46 1:29 2:13 2:59 3:47 4:39 5:35 6:37 7:46 8:59 10:11 11:17 ----12:17 12:59 1:40 2:18 2:56 3:33

DST FOR MOREHEAD CITY, NC 34º 43’ Latitude 76º 42’ Longitude Tidal Time Difference Between Morehead City &: HIGH Atlantic Beach

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Beaufort Inlet -:19 -:17 Bogue Inlet -:13 -:13 Cape Lookout -:43 -:49 Core Creek Bridge +1:00 +1:19 Drum Inlet -:29 -:31 Duke Marine Lab +:16 +:12 Ft. Macon USCG -:09 -:10 Harkers Island +1.26 +2:06 Harkers Island Bridge +1:42 +2:04 Hatteras Inlet -:18 -:15 Newport River +:44 +1:02 New River Inlet -:10 -:11

Editor’s note: Tide prediction information is compiled from an outside source. For the most accurate daily tidal information, please consult your local news or The Weather Channel. This is intended for informational use solely as a guide, not as official navigational tools. By your use of the information on this page, you agree to hold harmless and indemnify NCCOAST against all typographical errors and any litigation arising from your use of these tables.

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Mon. 2: Flags of Fort Macon. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon to learn about flags of the Confederacy. Details: 252-726-3775.

3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27: Behind the Scenes – Shark Snack. 2:30pm. Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas and labs at the NC Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores, and get an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck while the aquarists feed the sharks. Age 5 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncacquariums.com.

3 & 24: Behind the Scenes – Costume Shop. 2pm. Visit the Tryon Palace Costume Shop for a discussion on historical clothing, research and sewing techniques used in the past. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for students. Included with regular admission. Details: www. tryonpalace.org 4, 11, 18, 25: Civil War Musket Firing Demonstration. 10am. Learn about a Civil War era musket’s history, loading procedures and firing at Fort Macon.

Meet in the Fort. Details: 252-726-3775.

6-7: Newport Pig Cookin’. Good old North Carolina barbecue takes center stage at Newport Town Park as the country’s largest whole hog pig cooking competition pulls out all the stops.

Opening ceremonies are at 4pm Friday and live entertainment is slated for Friday and Saturday. Expect barbecue plates, amusement rides and games and plenty of fun. Details: www.newportpigcooking. com.

Fri. 6: NC Whales & Whaling Symposium.

10am-3pm. This day-long event at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, includes presentations throughout the day on whales, species found in our waters, historic hunting practices and more. No registration required.

Free. Details: 252-504-7740 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

Art & Music at St. Francis by the Sea. 5:30pm. An art reception and concert by jazz musician Grenoldo Frazier will be held at St. Francis by the Sea. The free art event begins at 5:30pm, followed by the performance. Concert tickets are $25.

7-8: Introduction to Wooden Boat Building.

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building from start to finish. Begin with the design and lofting of boats and move on to the setup, steam bending and different methods of creating the back bone of small boats. Course fee is $135.

Must be 16 to participate. Details: www. the watercraftcenter.com, 252-504-7740.

Lanterns on the Lawn Family Campout at Tryon Palace. Take the family and your camping gear for a night under the stars at Tryon Palace. Campers reserve a 15foot square plot for the night. Cost is $50 for a family of four. Evening activities and a dinner buffet included as well as a light breakfast. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

7, 14, 21, 28: 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, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

Sat. 7: Cannon Day. Visit Fort Macon State Park and learn how the old Civil War cannons function. Firing demonstrations held at 10:30 and 11:30am and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm. Free. Details: 252-7263775.

9, 16, 23: Story Time & Pre-K Play. 9-10am.

Parents and tots 5 and under enjoy open play in the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation gymnasium. Parents must accompany children. Free. Details: 252354-6350.

Mon. 9: Bird Hike. 9am. 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.

Tue. 10: Brown Bag Gam – Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Noon. Take a casual lunch break with the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, as Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly leads and informal discussion about the lighthouse.

Free. Details: 252-504-7740 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

Behind the Scenes – Conservation Lab. 2pm. Learn about the conservation work that is done to artifacts on exhibit at the Governor’s Palace, NC History Center and historic homes around Tryon Palace.

Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children.

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Thur. 12: International Film Series. 5:20 & 7:30pm. Held at Joslyn Hall on the campus of Carteret Community College, this annual event offers two viewing times and two options for participation. Watch just the movie, or opt to include dinner catered by Floyd’s 1921 to make a night of it. The movie alone is free, although donations are suggested. Dinner and movie is $30 and includes a cash bar.

This month’s film is “Timbuktu” from Mauritania/France. Details: 252-2226262.

Ladies Night Out. 7pm. Unleash your inner artist. Join the Seaside Arts Council and artist Peggy Poe at Caribsea in Emerald Isle for step by step painting instruction. Tickets are $35-$40, must be 21. Details: www.seasideartscouncil. com.

Livingston Taylor Performs. 7pm. New Bern is the ancestral home of brothers Livingston Taylor and songwriter James Taylor. Livingston returns to the New Bern Convention Center for this concert supporting the New Bern Historical Society. Tickets are $33-$53 and can be purchased by calling 252-638-8558.

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13-14: Garden Lovers Weekend & Heritage Plant Sale. 9am-5pm. Tryon Palace hosts its spring plant sale. Find ornamental kale, flowering asters and mums for your own garden along with the site’s showcase of gardens for viewing.

Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

13-15: Oriental In-Water Boat Show.

Sponsored by the Oriental Rotary Club, this annual show features more than 100 vendors/exhibitors representing new and used boats, varied maritime products and services and more. Show runs from noon to 6pm on Friday, 10am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-3pm on Sunday.

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13-15, 20-22: “On Golden Pond.” The Carteret Community Theatre, Morehead City, features this touching love story to the stage. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees start at 2pm. Details: www. carteretcommuntytheatre.com.

Fri. 13: 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.

Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. -Details: 252-354-6350.

Sat. 14: Bites & Blues. 5-8:30pm. The NC Seafood Festival celebrates local food and great music with this annual event. Restaurants on the Morehead City waterfront serve up “bites” of house specialties and various soloists and bands perform around town as part of a progressive dinner. Tickets are $40 and proceeds benefit the Carteret Community College Culinary Arts Program. Details: ncseafoodfestival.org.

Exploring the Heavens. 2pm. Join staff from Fort Macon State Park in the visitor’s center with special guest NASA/ JPL Solar System Ambassador Lisa Pelletier-Harmon to learn about the first non-terrestrial telescope – Hubble. Learn how it changed our understanding of the universe and about the next step in observation. Free. Details: 252-726-3775.

Tue. 17: Behind the Scenes – Museum Technology. 2pm. Learn about the technology that operates the interactive exhibits inside the NC History Center, New Bern. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

Wed. 18: Kayak the Salt Marsh. 9amNoon. Learn about local history and the importance of sale marshes while enjoying a relaxing paddle with the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Instruction and safety lessons provided. Participants must know how to swim and some kayak experience is recommended.

Advance reservations required. Cost is $30 per person, $20 with own kayak. Details: 252-504-7740 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

Thur. 19: 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.

Emerald Isle Supper Club. 6:30pm. The group meets monthly for a potluck dinner in the commissioners meeting room. All Emerald Isle residents are welcome for a great evening of friends, fellowship and feast. Bring your own beverages and a dish to share. Coffee is served. Details: jbsatty46@gmail.com Fri. 20: Statewide Star Party. 7pm. Join Fort Macon State Park staff along with the Crystal Coast Star Gazers for this statewide event. Held in the beach

access parking lot, about a mile before the fort. Several telescopes will be set up to view the stars and other astronomy related activities are planned. Rain date, April 21. Details: 252-726-3775.

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: 252-3546350.

21-22: Living History Weekend. 10am-4pm.

Tasks will be performed throughout the day by the 1st NC Volunteers at Fort Macon State Park. Flag talks, uniform talks, women’s dress talks and musket firing drills are a few of the programs being performed. Details: 252-726-3775.

Sat. 21: Si Kahn & Joe Jencks Performs.

7:30pm. The folk artists will visit Joslyn Hall, on the campus of Carteret Community College. Sponsored by the Down East Folk Arts Society.

General admission is $16; members, $13; and students, $10. Doors open at 6:30pm. Details: 252-646-4657 or www. downeastfolkarts.org.

Crystal Coast Sports & Recreation Expo.

9am-4pm. Visit with businesses and nonprofit organizations promoting all the unique opportunities available in our area for adult and youth sports, recreation, fitness, health and wellness. Sponsored

by Carteret County Parks and Recreation and the Crystal Coast Civic Center.

Admission is $2.

Publick Day. 9am-4pm. An old-fashion flea market takes over the Beaufort Historic Site, just as it did in days gone by. Vendors offer arts and crafts, antiques, collectibles, plants, books, food and more. Details: 252-728-5225.

Outlander at Tryon Palace. Fans of the Outlander series can now follow Claire and Jamie’s footsteps in North Carolina s they visit Tryon Palace. Tours begin at 9:15am and at 4:15pm. Tickets are $15.

Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

Sun. 22: African American Heritage Tour.

2-3pm. New Bern served as a haven for many African American during the early stages of the Civil War and many of the city’s houses and public buildings were built by African American craftsmen.

This walking tour offered at Tryon Palace takes visitors by some of these significant historic spots. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children. Details: 252-639-3500, www. tryonpalace.org.

25-29: Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend.

Wonderful wine and tempting meals are the focal point of this weekend full of wine and food pairings, workshops, multiple course wine dinners and a outdoor gathering of wine makers and chefs on Saturday afternoon at Front Street Village. Details: 252-515-0708 or beaufortwineandfood.org.

Wed. 25: Shackleford Banks Hike. 8:30amNoon. Get up close and personal with some of the plants and animals of the Rachel Carson Reserve. This NC Maritime Museum program includes a guided hike along an undeveloped barrier island. Age 12 and up, $20.

Details: 252-504-7740 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

27-28: Reelin’ for Research. This charity fishing tournament based in Morehead City benefits UNC Children’s Hospital’s research division. Details: reelinforresearch.org.

Fri. 27: The Legacy of Motown. 8pm.

Step back in time to the sounds of The Drifters, The Coasters, Earth, Wind & Fire and more during this performance at the Carteret Community Theatre, Morehead City. Details: www. carteretcommuntytheatre.com.

28-29: Bluegrass Festival. The White Oak Shores Camping & RV Resort in Stella hosts this gathering of bluegrass lovers featuring more than 20 live performances over the course of two days. Food and beverages available. Tickets are $25, $40 for both days. Camping packages available, but not required. Details: whiteoakshores.com.

Sat. 28: Lookout Rotary Spring Road Race.

8am. Sponsored by the Lookout Rotary Club, this family-friendly event includes a 5K run/walk and a half marathon with awards in a variety of categories. Halfmarathon and 5K wheelchair events are included as well as a Run for Healthy Living for youth pre-qualifiers. Preregistration is available online. On-site registration begins at 6:30am. Details: runtheeast.com.

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David Jones Named First EMS Chief I am pleased to welcome Chief David Jones as the first town EMS chief. The EMS became a town department on March 1. Chief Jones was selected from a pool of 28 applicants for the position after a thorough and lengthy review process. Chief Jones first day of service was on Feb. 26 and he assumed responsibility for the Town EMS Department on March 1.

Chief Jones served as a captain with the Town of Pine Knoll Shores Fire & EMS and oversaw emergency medical services for that department. He has worked in the fire and EMS in Carteret County since 2001 and his career also includes service in the Town of Morehead City Fire & EMS. I am pleased to welcome David to our town staff. I know he will do an outstanding job. Please join me in welcoming Chief Jones to the Town of Emerald Isle. Drop by the EMS to welcome him! I would like to thank all the members of our EMS staff for their outstanding service and dedication to our town.

Thanks for a job well done.

Congratulation to Advanced Police Officer Bill Morris on his achievement of the Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Certificate.

This is a very prestigious certification and Officer Morris is one of only 284 police officers in the State of North Carolina to achieve the certification. It was presented during the February Board of Commissioners meeting.

Congratulations are also in order for Tony Brilakis, the outgoing chairman of the Neighborhood Watch Committee. Tony has served as chairman since January 2016 and has been very active in the

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Neighborhood Watch Program since its inception in early 2014. Tony was publicly recognized by Chief Tony Reese and I at the February Board of Commissioners meeting. Congratulations Tony for all of your hard work and dedication.

The Police Educating the Public (PEP) program in April will be held on Tuesday, April 17 at 10am, in the town board meeting room.

All business owners in Emerald Isle are encouraged to attend. The program will be on Loss Prevention and Safe Hiring Practices for your Business with instructor Lt. Ketchum.

Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation takes great pride in the Summer Day Camp program offered to children ages 6-12 each summer. A lottery system will be in place for registration. Forms must be turned in between 8am on April 23 and 5pm on April 27.

This is an outstanding program offered by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. For information, contact Sarah Cutillo at 252-354-6350.

The Emerald Isle Fire Dept. Lifeguard Program is currently seeking host families for our summer 2018 season. The idea of a host family supports Emerald Isle’s reputation as a family beach. If you are interested in becoming a host family for one of our lifeguards please contact the fire department immediately. Information is available at www.emeraldisle-nc.org/lifeguard-host-family-program.

April is a great month on the island. The weather will be warming up and we will be getting more visitors. Enjoy the month and I will see you around our town.

money matters Save More for Retirement after 50 Whether it’s advice from their parents, a response to television ads urging viewers to save for retirement, or their own financial savvy, many of today’s young professionals recognize the importance of saving for retirement from the moment they receive their first paychecks. But men and women over 50 may not have been so practical, and many such professionals may feel a need to save more as their retirements draw ever closer.

Saving for retirement might seem like a no-brainer, but the National Institute on Retirement Security notes that, in 2017, almost 40 million households in the United States had no retirement savings at all. In addition, the Employee Benefit Research Institute found that Americans have a retirement savings deficit of $4.3 trillion, meaning they have $4.3 trillion less in retirement savings than they should.

Men and women over 50 who have retirement savings deficits may need to go beyond depositing more money in their retirement accounts in order to live comfortably and pay their bills in retirement.

The following are a few simple ways to start saving more for retirement.

Redirect nonessential expenses into savings. Some retirement accounts, such as IRAs, are governed by deposit limits. But others, such as 401(k) retirement plans, have no such limits. Men and women can examine their spending habits in an effort to find areas where they can cut back on nonessential expenses, such as cable television subscriptions and dining out. Any money saved each month can then be redirected into savings and/or retirement

accounts.

Reconsider your retirement date. Deciding to work past the age of 65 is another way men and women over 50 can save more for retirement. Many professionals now continue working past the age of 65 for a variety of reasons. Some may suspect they’ll grow bored in retirement, while others may keep working out of financial need.

Others may simply love their jobs and want to keep going until their passion runs out. Regardless of the reason, working past the age of 65 allows men and women to keep earning and saving for retirement, while also delaying the first withdrawal from their retirement savings accounts.

Reconsider your current and future living situation. Housing costs are many people’s most considerable expense, and that won’t necessarily change in retirement. Even men and women who have paid off their mortgages may benefit by moving to a region with lower taxes or staying in the same area but downsizing to a smaller home where their taxes and utility bills will be lower. Adults who decide to move to more affordable areas or into smaller, less expensive homes can then redirect the money they are saving into interest-bearing retirement or savings accounts.

Many people begin saving for retirement the moment they cash their first professional paycheck. But even adults over the age of 50 sometimes feel a need to save more as their retirement dates draw closer, and there are many ways to do just that.

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NC 58 Roundabout Set To Open For Traffic - It’s Safe and Easy to Use!

The new NC 58 roundabout at the Mallard Drive intersection is scheduled to open for traffic on the evening of March 1. The new roundabout was constructed by the developer of the new Publix grocery store in lieu of a proposed new traffic signal, and also serves as a “pilot project” for Emerald Isle to evaluate the potential for future roundabouts recommended by NCDOT. Roundabouts are increasingly more common all over the United States, and there are now nearly 300 roundabouts in use in North Carolina. Despite understandable initial fears, roundabouts are safe and easy to use! The key things to keep in mind are: 1) just like any other street intersection, drivers need to be aware and exercise good judgment when moving through the roundabout, 2) always YIELD to the vehicle already in the roundabout, and 3) as you approach the roundabout, simply move into the correct lane for your desired turn (just like you do at the four signalized intersections in Emerald Isle).

The new roundabout includes safer pedestrian crossings across NC 58 and Mallard Drive, with a “safe” island halfway through the crossings. The new roundabout is also designed to accommodate tractor-trailers, boat trailers, and emergency vehicles, so these vehicles shouldn’t have any trouble traveling through the roundabout.

Drive safe!

Town Street Resurfacing Under Way

With the opening of the new NC 58 roundabout, the Reed Drive and Crew Drive detour routes will be discontinued. The town has already resurfaced Crew Drive between Coast Guard Road and Mallard Drive, and will also be resurfacing portions of Reed Drive, Islander Drive, and the remainder of Mallard Drive in early March (after the roundabout opens). This street resurfacing, combined with the construction of the new roundabout and Crew Drive improvements near Publix and Emerald Plantation, will result in a completely brand new street network in this heavily traveled area of Emerald Isle. This street resurfacing is funded entirely by state “Powell Bill” funds, along with a contribution by the developer of the new Publix.

Jones Selected as Town’s First EMS Chief

The Town of Emerald Isle is pleased to welcome David Jones as the Town’s first EMS Chief for the new Town EMS Department that will begin providing services on March 1. David Jones was selected from a pool of 28 applicants for the position after a thorough and lengthy review process that included thoughtful input from the Carteret County EMS Medical Director, town department heads, state EMS officials, other local EMS leaders, Emerald Isle EMS staff, and the town manager.

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Chief Jones began work on Feb. 26, and previously served as a captain with the Town of Pine Knoll Shores Fire & EMS Department, where he oversaw emergency medical services for that department. He has worked in fire & EMS in Carteret County since 2001, and his career also includes service in the Town of Morehead City Fire & EMS Department.

“I am pleased to welcome David to the town’s management team, and believe he has the right combination of knowledge, experience, leadership, teamwork, and commitment to excellent customer service to lead the new town EMS Department. David understands emergency medical services and town government, and his outlook and approach match the town’s commitment to continuous improvement and our goal to always go ‘above and beyond’ for our residents and visitors. I am confident that he will embody the town’s ‘Nice Matters’ culture and be an effective leader of the new EMS Department,” noted Town Manager Frank Rush.

Islander Drive Land Proposals to be Considered The town recently solicited proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of the abandoned go-kart track

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property (1.8-acre town-owned tract) on Islander Drive, and has received a total of 6 proposals from 3 interested parties. Town staff and the board of commissioners are currently reviewing the proposals, and the board will formally consider the proposals at a public meeting in the coming weeks.

The town will ultimately convey the 1.8-acre property to the private developer offering the best overall proposal, and will ensure that any new development is consistent with the town’s small-town atmosphere, family beach image, and the town’s current zoning regulations. The town looks forward to continued positive improvements in the Islander Drive area in the future.

Beach Access Walkways Under Construction

The town’s contractor has completed the construction of a new beach access walkway at West Landing Drive, and is currently working on the Fairfax Road walkway. Following completion of Fairfax Road, the walkways at Whitewater Drive and Beachview Drive will be reconstructed. The town hopes to have all walkway work completed no later than May 1.

Board of Commissioners Re-Affirms Opposition to Offshore Oil and Gas

The Trump administration recently unveiled a draft 20192024 offshore lease plan that includes the potential for future exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas off the North Carolina coast. Noting that the risks outweigh the benefits, the board of commissioners recently re-affirmed its opposition to the inclusion of North Carolina in any future lease plans.

The board’s February 2018 action follows similar board actions in April 2015 and October 2015 in response to the draft 20172022 offshore lease plan. Ultimately, North Carolina was removed from the final 2017-2022 offshore lease plan, and the town remains hopeful that North Carolina will ultimately be removed from the final 2019-2024 offshore lease plan.

Lock Your Car Doors, Remove Keys and Valuables

Emerald Isle is a very safe community and is fortunate to enjoy a relatively low crime rate. Emerald Isle is also blessed with a very dedicated Neighborhood Watch program that provides invaluable assistance to the town’s team of quality police officers. Unfortunately, however, Emerald Isle is not immune to criminal activity, and the most common crime in Emerald Isle is the larceny of small items from unlocked motor vehicles. These crimes are easily prevented by simply locking your car doors, removing the keys from the vehicle, and removing valuable objects from the vehicle. Please take these simple steps, and don’t let yourself become a victim! If you see or hear suspicious activity in your neighborhood, please call 911 immediately.

Timely reporting by neighbors often makes a huge difference in preventing and solving these crimes!

Beach Parking Permits Available Now

The town will begin charging for parking at the Eastern Ocean Regional Access and Western Ocean Regional Access on Saturday, April 14, and will continue charging on weekends and holidays through mid-September. Emerald Isle taxpayers are eligible for two free parking permits, and these can be obtained at the Emerald Isle Community Center during normal business hours. Please make sure you secure your permit before you visit the regional access facilities. To learn more, and to apply online, please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/application-for-regionalaccess-parking-permit.

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Beach Equipment Exception Stickers Available Now

The town ordinances require all unattended beach equipment to be removed from the beach each night. Any unattended equipment left out between 8pm and 8am will be confiscated by town staff. Special exception permits are available for oceanfront property owners ONLY. To secure your exception permit, please visit the town administration building during normal business hours. To learn more, please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/ unattended-beach-equipment-faqs.

Eagle Scouts Work on Trails at McLean-Spell Park

Local Eagle Scouts will be improving existing nature trails and clearing new nature trails at McLean-Spell Park (the 30-acre tract behind the town government complex) in March and April, and the town hopes to open the new park for public use sometime in April or May. Initially, the new park will be accessible via entrances on Maritime Forest Drive (between the Fire Station and EMS Station; parking is available at the Community Center) and at two locations along Sound Drive (pedestrian access only; no parking available). The town hopes to install a new pedestrian bridge over Archers Creek near the Community Center later this year, which would create a convenient access point from the Community Center and Blue Heron Park.

Original 1920s Master Plan for Emerald Isle on Display Thanks to the William B. McLean Trust and Paxon McLean Holz, the town is currently displaying the original “master plan” for the development of Emerald Isle in the town board meeting room (adjacent to the police station). The original “master plan” was prepared in the 1920s, long before Emerald Isle was purchased by a group of 7 investors in 1954. Some features of the plan will look familiar, while others may not! The public is invited to visit at any time to view the plan.

CCEC Improving Reliability on Coast Guard Road

In an effort to improve the reliability of electric service during peak demand periods, Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative is replacing electric poles and adding new lines on Coast Guard Road between Ocean Oaks Drive and Lands End. This work will also involve tree trimming and removal in this area, and all work will occur during March, April and May. Minor traffic delays may occur during this work. For more information, please contact Will Pittman, Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative, at 252-247-3107 or willp@ccemc.com.

Additional Golf Cart Safety Classes Scheduled

In an effort to make the new golf cart safety class as accessible as possible to our absentee property owners, the Emerald Isle Police Dept. has scheduled several more classes this spring. Additional dates are as follows (all classes held in the town board meeting room, adjacent to the police station): Saturday, March 3, 2018 @ 10am Friday, March 16, 2018 @ 6pm Saturday, March 24, 2018 @ 10am Saturday, April 7, 2018 @ 10am Monday, April 16, 2018 @ 6pm Saturday, April 21, 2018 @ 10am Saturday, May 5, 2018 @ 10am Saturday, May 19, 2018 @ 10am Friday, May 25, 2018 @ 6 pm.

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Fig. 1 - Map of BOEM’s 2019-2024 Draft Proposed Oil & Gas Leasing Program released on Jan. 4, depicting the geographic extent and dates of lease sales, including the entire breadth of the North, Middle and South Atlantic Planning Areas. These areas could be reduced, possibly significantly, once the Draft Lease Program is finalized.

OCS Oil & Gas Lease Program Status Summary Last year (2017), the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the administration was going to re-script the current 5-Year Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil & Gas Leasing Program. BOEM is an agency under the Department of Interior (DOI) and per Section 18 of the OCS Lands Act, the secretary of the DOI/BOEM prepares and maintains a schedule of proposed oil & gas lease sales in federal waters, indicating the size, timing, and location of auctions that would best meet national energy needs.

This is done on a five-year basis per law. The current plan is for 2017-2022 and logically superseded the older 2012-2017 plan.

However, as introduced above, the new administration (Trump) decided not to wait for the next 5-year cycle (2022-2027) but rather proposed to replace the existing 2017-2022 plan with a modified 2019-2024 plan. Coupled with this announcement in 2017, the new administration via the National Marine Fisheries 28

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Service, proposed to issue five permits allowing seismic surveys in the Atlantic from the New Jersey/Delaware border to central Florida. With these foreshadows it did not take much to conclude that when the rescripted 2019-2024 Oil & Gas Leasing Program was to be released; it would most certainly include large swaths of the Atlantic OCS, particularly the North, Middle and South Atlantic Planning Areas. And true to form, DOI/BOEM released the 20192024 Draft Proposed OCS Oil & Gas Leasing Program on Jan. 4, 2018 including the entire breadth of the Atlantic Planning Areas (Figure 1) with lease sales currently proposed in 2020, 2022 and 2024. Public comment was due on March 9 and it I will be several months or next year before the Leasing Plan is finalized. In the interim, there are a couple of notes to keep in mind (1) The maps are deceiving in a sense because it appears (Continued on page 30)

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Fig. 2 – Schematic map depicting State jurisdiction and revenue-sharing zones germane to North Carolina.

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the entire vast Mid-Atlantic Planning Area off the North Carolina coast itself is up for sale. That’s not how BOEM operates. Ultimately, 5-year leasing programs 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 the final sales have a checkerboard type of appearance in map view representing the number of individual 9-square mile leasing blocks. For instance the “2020” sale could include 1, 3, 8, etc., individual 9-square mile blocks.

(2) There was a lot of news concerning the DOI Secretary Ryan Zinke’s oral and tweet announcements days after the draft release disclosing the Florida OCS was removed from the Leasing Program entirely. That could very well be the secretary’s intent, but until the plan is vetted appropriately by BOEM and the Final Leasing Program is released in hard copy; the OCS of Florida is very much still part of the Leasing Program.

(3) There is no revenue-sharing program for any exploration, discovery, or extraction beyond 6 nautical miles offshore. The potential oil/gas reservoirs are well beyond 25 miles, or even 50-miles offshore and therefore the royalties received by the federal government, which is their second highest source of income besides taxes, will not be shared/distributed to the states, counties, or local governments. While decisions concerning the OCS Oil & Gas Leasing Program are insular to the administration (i.e., location and sales), revenue-sharing can be proposed and passed by the US Congress. Thus as it stands now, the current Draft Leasing Program and federal revenue-sharing laws for North Carolina and the Atlantic has been termed by many as an “all risk and no reward” proposition and therefore bears a review here.

Royalties & Revenue Sharing Presently the federal government collects a 12.5% royalty from the industry on all oil and gas extracted from federal lands, Native American lands, and the OCS. Royalty payments are also complimented by; (a) bonus bids (payment to the US government for the right to explore a lease), and (b) annual lease payments to retain the right to develop the resource. Once collected, ~50% of the royalty payments received are provided in various proportions to the States as revenue, the Historic Preservation Fund, the Land & Water Conservation Fund, the Reclamation Fund, and Native American Tribes & Allottees. The remaining 50% is apportioned to the US Treasury. However in the OCS environment, 100% of the royalties are directed to the US Treasury unless there is a statutory revenue-sharing program in place with states and/or Coastal 30

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Political Subdivisions (CPDs).

Per section 8(g) of the OCS Lands Act; 27% of bonuses, rent and royalty revenues obtained within state waters and the first adjacent three nautical miles of federal waters is provided directly to the states hosting production. For North Carolina, state waters extend three nautical miles seaward from the shoreline and therefore when applying the “three adjacent nautical miles” provision, the “8(g) zone” for revenue sharing is six nautical miles. For areas seaward of the “8(g) zone” out to the Exclusive Economic Zone (in most cases 200 nautical miles), there is no revenue-sharing program with the States except for those included in the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA). Passed in 2006, GOMESA provides 37.5% of all qualified OCS revenues; including bonus bids, rentals, and production royalties to Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and their CPDs to be utilized for coastal conservation, restoration and hurricane protection. An additional 12.5% is applied to the Land & Water Conservation Fund (federal program). Figure 2 is a general schematic illustrating the various zones and their relationship to revenue-sharing applicable (or not applicable) to North Carolina.

While on the surface revenue-sharing with states and their CPDs makes intuitive sense based on the environmental risks involved and surge of infrastructure that would be required to support the oil & gas sector; the past two administrations have been very unwilling to “give up” the royalty income they receive from the industry. In fact, they have been proactive in even stripping away existing revenue-sharing law. The President’s budget proposals both included the wholesale removal of GOMESA in 2015 (Obama) and 2017 (Trump); meaning there would be no revenue-sharing past the “8(g) zone” – anywhere. Of course the US Congress had other ideas and those proposals never became codified in the final budgets for those two fiscal years.

And lastly, there have been some small movements afoot to secure revenue-sharing beyond the “8(g) zone” in the Atlantic; notably, S2011 – the Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act (2015), S1279 – the Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act (2015), and S3110 – the American Energy and Conservation Act (2016). While these pieces of legislation never went to the full US Congress, they did have a similar structure to GOMESA where states and CPDs receive revenue-sharing based on an inverse proportional distance formula – i.e., the closer to the production well offshore, the more that particular state/CPD receives. It would not be surprising to see similar bills proposed this year or next and will be worth paying attention to albeit they will likely not make front page headlines in the broader 2019-2024 OCS Oil & Gas Leasing Program debate.

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All activities take place at the Community Center in Emerald Isle, unless otherwise noted. The Community Center’s hours are: Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm, Sat, 9am-4pm, closed Sunday. Call (252) 354-6350 for more info. Be sure to visit our website www. emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd.

Adult Programs

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

•Art Club: Meets every Wed, 12-4pm at town hall.

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

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

•Quilters Group: 3rd Wed of each month from 1-4pm at town hall.

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Carteret County Democratic Party, 2nd Saturday, 8am, Golden Corral, Morehead City, all Democrats invited to attend, 726-8276, carteretdemocrats.org.

•Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon & Thurs 6-7:30pm, 12 and under; 7:30-9pm, age 13 & up; Wed. 6-7:30pm, 13-16; 7:30-9pm, 17 & up.

•Open-Play Basketball: Tue 6-7:30pm, age 15 & under; 7:30-9pm, age 16 & up; Sat 9-11am, age 15 & under; 11am-4pm, age 16 & up.

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

Fitness

The Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation offers a variety of fitness classes~ Fees: Members $1/class, non-members $5/class (unless otherwise noted).

Mon, Thu, Fri 8am - STEP; Mon & Wed 10:30am & 6:30pm - Small Group Strength Training ($10); Mon & Wed 4:15-5:15pm - Pilates; Mon &Tues 5:30pm - TABATA; Tues. 8am - DANCE FUSION; Tues 9am - BODY SCULPT/ Kickboxing; Tues. 4:15pm - STRONG by Zumba; Wed 8am - ZUMBA; Wed 5:30pm - POUND; Fri 9:15am - H.I.I.T: High Intensity Interval Training; Sat 9amADULT S.A.F.E.= Self-Defense, Awareness, Fitness & Empowerment ($5 nonmembers-$2 members)

Yoga Program Schedule

Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for the beginner; Fees: $2 members & $7 non-members (unless otherwise noted) •Yoga: Tuesdays10am & Thursdays 9am •Gentle Yoga: Fridays 10:30am & Saturdays 10:15am •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 & Wed @ 9:15am-($5 members, $10 non-members.)

Special Events and Information

Fri. April 13: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1.

This month’s movie is “Nut Job 2.”

Tue. April 17: PEP Program. 10-11am. The PEP program, or Police Educating the Public, is a series of one-hour classes presented on the third Tuesday of every month in the town board meeting room to increase public awareness, as well as, provide education and tips on how you can prevent yourself from becoming vulnerable to these issues. Topic: “Loss Prevention and Sage Hiring Practices” Fri. April 20: American Red Cross Blood Drive. 2-7pm. Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center. Please give!

April 23-27 Summer Day Camp Registration. Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation takes great pride in the Summer Day Camp program offered to children ages 6-12 (must have completed kindergarten) each summer. For 2018, a lottery system will be in place for registration. Registration forms must be turned in between 8am on April 23 and 5pm on April 27. Only one registration form required per family. Staff from Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation will conduct the lottery on Monday, April 30 and parents will be contacted accordingly. A $25 per session deposit due by Friday, May 4. Registration forms available at www.emeraldisle-nc.org beginning April 21. Camp operates from 7:30am until 5:30pm Monday through Friday for 8 weeks. The fee for each themed week of camp is $85; cash per diem fees apply throughout the week.

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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 leaders and 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.

Your Nest” celebrates North Carolina’s wild birds, from full time residents, to those that commonly migrate through the state.

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April Artistry Visit our Spadefish Gallery to view new works by the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, Carolina’s Chapter, “Feather Your Nest,” fine art show. “Feather

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and clam digging. Check the website for more family-friendly activities such as behind-the-scenes tours, paddling trips, night treks and other adventures, indoors and out.

Meanwhile, the aquarium is open every day 9am-5pm, 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.

Dino Might Tour Winners of our design-a-dinosaur coloring contest will be announced on April 18. The two winning designs will be painted on two of the life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs that are visiting the aquarium this summer. Additionally, we are hosting Dino Might Tour 2018, a social media scavenger hunt. This threemonth contest has tons of fun prizes.

Learn more at www.ncaquariums.com/ dino-might-tour-2018.

Migratory Bird Day Take a guided hike through the trails of Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and learn about the different migratory birds found within the old growth maritime forest, May 12. Kayak along the shoreline of Bogue Sound to view nature’s aeronautical beauties.

Participants will also have a chance to get up close and personal with the avian animal ambassadors that call the aquarium home during a special behind-the-scenes tour. The day begins at 9:45am and ends at 3:30pm, with a catered lunch included; the cost is $60

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Wining & Dining Schedule of Events Wednesday, April 25 Noon – Opening Wine Luncheon Royal James, $50 7pm – Private Home Wine Dinners Various locations, $125 Thursday, April 26 1pm – Artist Reception/Dottie Leatherwood TBD, $20 7pm – Restaurant Wine Dinners Various locations, $125 Friday, April 27 11:30am – Fashion Show Luncheon Watercraft Center, $50 3:30pm – Wine, Bread, Cheese & More TBD, $50 6:30pm – Grand Reserve Tasting & Auction Front Street Village, $150 Saturday, April 28 1-4pm – Vin de Mer Front Street Village, $65 5:30pm – Beaufort Wine Walkabout Various locations, $100 7:30pm – Saturday Night Roundup Front Street Village, $65 Sunday, April 29 Noon – Celebration Brunch Front Street Village, $100

All events are subject to change due to the varied schedules of the guest chefs and winemakers. Attendees must be 21 or older.

What started as a small annual festival has grown to offer culinary events throughout the year. The official Wine & Food Weekend, however, continues to be the organization’s show stopper. Now offering a near-week of food centric events, the 2018 festival runs April 25-29 combining the public’s appreciation for wine and food with its drive to support worthy local organizations.

In 2017, the organization presented more than $50,000 in grants and recently pledged $100,000 toward the new, state-of-the-art culinary and hospitality building on the Carteret Community College campus.

“We are so thrilled to be supporting Carteret Community College on this amazing undertaking. The new facility will serve more than triple the number of students in the culinary arts and adding a hospitality program,” explained Lindsay Parker, BWF executive director. “We look forward to partnering with the school and hope to see its graduating students one day hosting Beaufort Wine and Food events in their own kitchens.”

During this year’s festival, guests will find plenty of opportunities to help the organization achieve its goal while breaking bread with local and guest chefs and rubbing elbows with visiting wine makers, sommeliers and distributors.

Always a highlight, guests will find a variety of full course wine dinners. A special dinner with Dank Burrito is planned for Wednesday, April 25, along with two dinners at private homes meticulously paired with the perfect wine. On Thursday, April 26, additional wine dinners are held throughout the county. Participating restaurants include Aqua, Beaufort Grocery Co., The Boathouse at Front Street Village, Caribsea, Floyd’s 1921 and Soundside.

On Friday, April 27, the popular Fashion Show Luncheon returns to the Watercraft Center on Front Street, but it’s the gala Grand Reserve Tasting & Auction that everyone will be raving about. All funds raised through the auction and the $150 per person ticket price goes directly toward the culinary program pledge.

Events culminate on Saturday, April 28, with the Vin de Mer Epicurean Village. Held on the picturesque grounds of Front Street Village, the tented event brings together hundreds of wine labels and dozens of local and regional restaurants in what the organization describes as a little bit of “controlled chaos.” It is the see and be seen event of the festival, bringing together the best that the Wine & Food Weekend has to offer for a 3-hour whirlwind taste test. Tip – be sure to keep your phone close at hand so you can note your favorite wines along the way. Of course the selfies will be fun, too.

Additional events include a Saturday evening Wine Walkabout, a wine & bread pairing, the Saturday Night Roundup featuring the music of Holy Ghost Tent Revival and a Sunday brunch.

Visiting chefs include Amy Tornquist of Watt’s Grocery in Durham; Clark Barlowe of Heirloom Restaurant in Charlotte; John May of Piedmont Restaurant in Durham; Baptist Knaven of Provence of Carrboro; Joe Kindred of Kindred Restaurant and Hello Sailor in Davidson; and others. Vineyards represented include Sabastiani Vineyard & Winery, Precept Wines, Davis Family Vineyards, Mouton Noir Wines, Rombauer Vineyards, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and more.

For a complete list of guest chefs and winemakers or to purchase tickets for this year’s Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend, visit beaufortwineandfood.com or call 252515-0708.

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Alright, folks, it’s that time again. Grab your earplugs and start making plans to spend a day on the tarmac at Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station. The biennial air show and open house runs Friday through Sunday, May 4-6, with the aim of breaking the last events’s record of more than 200,000 visitors in 2016.

How do you break a record? According to organizers at Cherry Point, you simply add more world-class performances to an already stellar line up. With free parking and admission, we venture to guess they’ll have no trouble drawing another huge crowd.

The show starts out with a bang Friday night, with the alwayspopular night show – a must see for those who haven’t experienced it before. While the Blue Angels do not perform due to safety concerns, the show includes spectacular aerial pyrotechnic displays, roaring afterburners, skydiver demonstrations and a large fireworks display set to patriotic music as well as live music. Gates open at 5pm and cars begin lining up along Highway 101 well in advance. We recommend an early arrival for good parking.

On Saturday and Sunday, gates open at 8am and full days of activities are on tap. for a full schedule of activities. Static displays, ride simulators and a fun zone for kids combine with vendors, live entertainment and plenty of options for food, to create a perfect family day.

It’s the acrobatics in the sky, however, that steal the spotlight.

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This year’s air show features the always-popular US Navy Blue Angels. Other highlights in a long lineup of performances include the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Bill Leff, Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, the Shockwave Jet Truck, US Army Black Daggers, Rob Holland and the tightly choreographed aerobatics of local favorite Hubie Tolson.

While all events are free, including parking, there are a limited number of special premium seats and packages available, from $10-$15 for a bleacher seat to $80-$90 for a full Flightline Club Chalet package, which includes breakfast and lunch, beverages, preferred parking and access to the air conditioned chalet tent and semi-private restrooms. For pricing and availability, visit www. cherrypointairshow.com.

Organizers recommend that guests bring along comfort items to help make their visit, well, more comfortable. Lawn chairs, blankets, sun screen, umbrellas, hats, jackets, cameras and, of course, those earplugs are suggested. ATM’s are available on-site, but organizers note that the lines are often quite long.

Shuttle buses will operate throughout the festivities to help people get from parking areas to the tarmac. Keep in mind that pets, glass, coolers, alcohol, pocket knives, weapons and any wheeled vehicle other than strollers and wheelchairs are prohibited. It’s also important to be mindful of the fact that guests are entering a government facility and are subject to searches at any time.

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World War II Unsung Hero is R.J. Mitchell One segment of the annual “Day of Remembrance Service” each November in Morehead City’s Bayview Cemetery is historian Bob Guthrie’s “history lesson” on British contributions toward victory in World War II. His subject last year was a British aircraft designer and “aeronautics wizard,” who was recruited by Britain’s Air Ministry to design a superior wartime airplane – the Spitfire.

“It saved Great Britain in World War II … and it saved the world” from the Axis powers’ war machine, Guthrie said.

“Remember R.J. Mitchell,” Guthrie said. “He was the man who, while dying from cancer, was responsible for the design, development and manufacture of the Spitfire, the most superior fighting plane of World War II.” R.J. Mitchell died June 11, 1937, at age 42, so he did not see his Spitfire fight for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in World War II, but its importance in the Battle of Britain in 1940 cannot be overstated. It’s quite a story, indeed.

Reginald Joseph Mitchell was born in 1895 in Butt Lane (near Stoke-on-Trent), Staffordshire, England. As a young teen, his interest turned toward aviation – designing, making and flying model planes.

Fellow students commented, “He’s mad about aeroplanes.”

In 1911, at age 16, Mitchell began an apprenticeship with a locomotive engineering firm. He also took evening classes in engineering drawing, mechanics and higher mathematics.

In 1917, after completing his apprenticeship, he took a job with Supermarine Aviation Works in Woolston, Southampton, England.

Mitchell excelled and was appointed chief designer in 1919 and chief engineer in 1920.

Supermarine designed and manufactured seaplanes and flying boats. The Schneider Trophy was awarded to the winner of a speed contest among companies manufacturing seaplanes. In 1922, Mitchell’s Sea Lion claimed the crown and set a new speed record of 145.7 mph.

Mitchell guided Supermarine to seaplane racing supremacy for the next decade, elevating the speed record to 407.5 mph. Clearly, he had completely changed the face of seaplane design, and as a result of his work, he was invited by the British Air Ministry in 1932 to design a new warfighter aircraft for the RAF. Tensions were rising in Europe, as Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany in 1933.

Mitchell was diagnosed with abdominal cancer in 1933 and underwent surgery. As part of his convalescence, Mitchell traveled to Germany. It was on this trip that he realized that the RAF was far behind the growing Luftwaffe (Hitler’s Nazi air force), and Britain would be open to attack if it did not possess a modern fighter plane to oppose an air assault by the Germans.

Clive Irving, senior consulting editor at The Daily Beast, an American media company, wrote: “When the lone prototype of the fighter was making its first test flights (in 1936), it had no name, just a number, K5054. But a month or so later the Air Ministry agreed to (Continued on page 42) ISLAND REVIEW • April 2018

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the suggestion that it should be called the ‘Spitfire.’ Hearing this, R.J. Mitchell, said, ‘It’s the sort of bloody silly name they would give it.’”

The suggestion came from the man who signs the checks, Sir Robert McLean, Chairman of Vickers-Armstrongs, a giant engineering and armament company that had acquired Supermarine, wrote Nicholas O’Dell of Aviation History Magazine. McLean’s daughter, Ann, was endearingly nicknamed “Little Spitfire.” He thought it was a dandy idea to name the plane after her.

McLean had given the go-ahead for a private venture to raise the capital to finance Mitchell’s project, “a plucky decision during the Depression era,” O’Dell wrote.

Irving added: “The name Spitfire … seemed to embody a national spirit of resistance and survival, as potent as the morale-raising speeches of Winston Churchill (who would become Britain’s Prime Minister in 1940).”

Mitchell believed his airplane with a newly developed Rolls-Royce Merlin engine “under the bonnet,” had the potential to take a fighter to the then unprecedented speed of 350 mph and possibly beyond the threshold of 400 mph, according to Irving. “He also knew that to achieve this, the airplane would need a very innovative wing design.”

In Mitchell’s assessment, “the wings had to do several things simultaneously, none of which had so far been combined, and they had to do them superbly,” Irving wrote. “The wings had to have a thin airfoil, be strong enough to stand the stresses of extreme maneuvers in combat, yet they also had to be thick enough nearer to the fuselage to accommodate a retracted landing gear, guns and ammunition magazines.”

Spitfire Proves to Be Superior Fighter Plane R.J. Mitchell found his Spitfire airplane wing man; he was a Canadian scientist named Beverley Shenstone. The British Air

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Ministry research laboratory had specifically recruited Shenstone to move from Toronto to London.

One source said Shenstone thought he was coming to train to become a pilot, when, in fact, he was given a secret mission in 1929 as an industrial spy. He was dispatched to Germany to infiltrate German airplane manufacturing facilities. Irving said Shenstone managed to get hired by Germany’s premier aerodynamicist, Alexander Martin Lippisch, who operated a laboratory near Frankfurt.

“Soaking up everything he could, Shenstone realized that Lippisch’s ideas were, in embryo, the future of high-speed flight, and way ahead of anything being developed in Britain or America,” wrote American journalist Clive Irving.

Working with Lippisch, Shenstone learned about the enhanced performance of wings with an elliptical shape. Shenstone would return to Britain in 1931 and become part of Mitchell’s design team at Supermarine Aviation Works.

Shenstone proposed an elliptical wing for the Spitfire. Mitchell’s response: “I don’t give a bugger whether it’s elliptical or not, so long as it covers the guns.”

Unruffled, Shenstone buried his nose into calculus formulas. He was described as the epitome of the backroom scientific “boffin,” content with his role, quietly and diligently working on military aviation solutions.

“In the end though, the solution wasn’t a true ellipse at all.

Shenstone developed the ellipsoid wing, “Irving stated.

“Given his talent and experience, Mitchell would always have designed a superb fighter – but along with his brilliant colleague from Canada, Shenstone, he led a team that created something immortal,” Irving claimed.

Fred Hughes, historian of the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, near Mitchell’s birthplace, said the task of the Spitfires was “to turn away the mighty German air force. And they did so famously, thanks to Mitchell’s famous airplane for which the Germans had no answer.”

Hughes added: “If a single person did more than anyone else to win WWII, you’d have to say that person was Reginald J. Mitchell – a great Staffordshire lad.”

Upon Mitchell’s death in 1937, he was succeeded by Joe Smith, who had been a member of the development team. It became Smith’s responsibility to get the Spitfires built and flying.

“More than 22,500 Spitfires in a variety of forms were produced, symbolizing British spirit and freedom from aggression,” Hughes said.

RAF Wing Commander Johnnie Johnson, with a record 38 confirmed victories, said: “Men came from every corner of the free world to fly and fight in the Spitfire … and all came to love her for her thoroughbred qualities.”

Irving reported that the “Spitfire was superior at higher altitudes against the swarms of German fighter pilots.”

The Battle of Britain became a motion picture in 1942, “The First of the Few,” alluding to British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s speech complimenting his aviators: “Never was so much owed by so many to so few.”

David Niven was the only British actor in Hollywood to return home during World War II to “rejoin” the British Army. Hence, it was only right and proper that he be cast in the film as RAF Squadron Leader Geoffrey Crisp. The final scene: Fresh from a dogfight with German fighters, Crisp pushes back the cockpit canopy of his Spitfire and shouts at the sky: “Mitch, Mitch, they can’t take the Spitfires, Mitch. They can’t take ‘em.”

World War II archivist John “Dinger” Dell concludes: “All who now live in peace and freedom would do well to remember that one man can make a difference and be thankful that Mitchell’s Spitfire was ready in the summer of 1940.”

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Becoming Walker/Biker Friendly Given the small size of our town, we believe it can be a place that is very easy to get around without having to get into a car. We have some projects in the works that will move us closer to this goal before this summer.

The first set of projects is improving the walking and biking infrastructure in town. We are adding sidewalks on the north side of Fort Macon Road starting at the main intersection with Causeway and heading east for a few blocks to the Circle K convenience store. This section of sidewalk will provide much better access to the Causeway for the numerous homes in the neighborhoods on the north side of Fort Macon Road.

We are also improving access across Fort Macon Road. With a lot of help from the NC Dept. of Transportation, we will be installing two new crosswalks in the same section of Fort Macon Road. The crosswalks will feature concrete refuge islands with landscaping in an area that is currently a turning lane. Crossing a five-lane road is daunting. These new crosswalks will allow for people to cross the first two-lanes and then have a safe place to stand and wait for a break in traffic to cross the last two lanes.

All the work for installing the sidewalks was done in-house by our excellent public services team. By doing this work with our own staff, we saved thousands of dollars which we will be able to use in future projects.

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and more refuge islands are part of our long-range infrastructure improvement plans for walking and biking in Atlantic Beach. In the short term, we are rolling out a wayfinding program to help people navigate town on bike or on foot using our existing streets.

Most of us who spend a lot of time in Atlantic Beach know that taking the “back roads” is a much safer and more scenic way to walk and bike around town. We have two wayfinding programs in the works that will share this inside knowledge with everyone. First, we will have pedestrian and bike-oriented signs that direct you to safe routes to local attractions. These signs also provide a quick estimate of how long it will take to walk or bike to a destination. We think people will be more likely to walk to a destination if they realize it is only 5 or 10 minutes away. The second program, called “A.B. Loops,” is oriented toward people who walk or bike for exercise. The A.B. Loops program will map out a few different routes through town of varying lengths.

Maps for the routes will mounted in locations throughout town and available online. In addition, each route will contain periodic mile markers and wayfinding signs to keep you on the right path and let you know how far you have travelled.

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Litter is Hurtful to Crystal Coast Tourism As a people, we are bombarded with so many advertising messages it can make the brain hurt, if you let it.

So, we put up shields of protection, enabling us to tune out most of these unsolicited messages. Occasionally, however, a classically unique advertisement will penetrate our most stoic outer defenses.

Such was the case with a television commercial in 1971 when actor Iron Eyes Cody shed a tear that dripped from his eye and tumbled slowly down toward his cheek. It was drama of the highest order. You could read it on his face. He cared about this land and waterways, and he was hurt deeply that America was being trashed by people who live here and should love this country.

The message of the commercial tugged at the heartstrings of people of every age, evoking an emotional response and a personal commitment to eliminate all litter. It worked … for a while.

Now in 2018, it’s time to re-enlist. America has suffered a relapse.

The litter has returned, and the problem seems to be mounting … across all counties in North Carolina.

An anti-littering article in the Winston-Salem Journal cited comments from Gary Neal of the NC Dept. of Transportation in Forsyth County. He said, “As fast as we clean up the mess, it’s back again.”

That’s disgusting. So, how can we “Stop the Litter?”

First and foremost, all citizens can pledge to dispose of their own trash properly. Second, we can all join the honorary Carteret County “litter brigade” to voluntarily pick up litter when it’s in our path. That can get a tad nasty, but it’s still the “right thing to do.”

Third, we need to help educate people. Michael Murdoch of the Wildwood community has stepped up to spearhead a county-wide initiative to keep Carteret County clean and green. Earth Day comes at just the right time, Sunday, April 22.

The organization that leads Earth Day worldwide, Earth Day Network, is pushing for an end to plastic pollution, the elimination of all “single use plastics” and uniform regulations for the disposal of plastics.

Given Carteret County’s water-based economy, we are particularly sensitive to plastics getting into the wetlands, streams, rivers, sounds and ocean and the health threats posed to fish and all creatures of the sea as well as wildlife.

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Surely, Mother Nature, in all her wisdom, will lend her support for a county-wide clean and green initiative. It will be interesting to see who else shows up to embrace an ongoing, anti-littering campaign.

Perhaps under Murdoch’s leadership, a “stop the litter” effort can also link to National Travel and Tourism Week, which is May 6-12.

This year’s observance marks the 35-year anniversary of tourism week, which was established by a congressional resolution in 1983. The new theme is: “Travel Then and Now,” challenging tourism partners to “reflect on travel successes of years past while advocating for policies that promote growth for the future.”

The effects of litter can be woven into this scenario. The landscape of 1983 was far less littered than in modern times. New vehicles come with built-in cup holders but still have no designated litter containment compartments.

In today’s “disposable society,” drive-through windows at fast food restaurants have multiplied. Add to the mix the growth in convenience stores that cater to fueling both vehicles and people.

In keeping with the retro angle suggested within the tourism week theme, put another record in the juke box, and punch in a version of John Denver’s 1971 hit record “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”

Lyrics were originally modified for “Trashy Roads” in 2008 by the late Bill Leavell, former NC District Court Judge who served the Boone area and five counties in western North Carolina, and an attorney friend Becca Eggers-Gryder. (She succeeded him in the judgeship.) Another tweak, and we have: “Almost heaven, Carteret County. God’s creation, nature’s bounty.

Waters older, oldest ones we know. We are the stewards, reaping what we sow.”

(Chorus) “Trashy roads we oppose in this land that’s our own.

Make them clean, keep them green. Trashy roads we oppose.”

“I see the days in my memory; it shows me beauty of the past of this land years ago. And driving down the road, there’s a mess that we threw away Yesterday, Yesterday.” (Repeat chorus)

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Why Everyone Needs Cardio

I bet you didn’t know there was a difference between physical activity and exercise, did you? Yup! We need both.

Physical activity are activities we do each day as a part of life – walking to the car from the grocery store, house cleaning, playing with the kids and work-related activities. Exercise is a structured activity specifically done for health benefits, such as running, Zumba, yoga, Spinning, weight lifting, etc. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends we get at least 30 minutes of physical activity, most days of the week. This is in addition to planned exercise.

While there are many forms of exercise, ACSM recommends three categories to be done on a regular basis: cardio-respiratory exercise, resistance exercise and flexibility exercise.

Cardio-respiratory exercise is any activity which raises the heart rate for an extended duration of time. The current guidelines are 150 minutes of moderate-intensity per week. This can be done in small 10 minute bouts, or longer duration like a 45-minute brisk walk.

Exercising in small increments such as multiple 10 minute durations can be just as effective as one long session.

One of the most common questions I receive as an exercise professional is: “What is the best form of cardio?” I always answer the same way: “The one you will actually do!” It is vital you find a form of cardio you actually enjoy. If you do not like to run, then do not run! Part of the benefits to exercise is the enjoyment you get from it.

I have had clients tell me how much they hate cardio. I often say, it’s

not that you dislike cardio, you just have not found a modality you enjoy. Sure, there are going to be readers saying, “There is no cardio I will ever enjoy.” That can happen too, but with all the options we have out there, it is worth it to keep trying options.

Zumba, for example, is awesome cardio. It is dancing in a dimly lit room where no one is watching you. The participants dance and joke and laugh, all while burning an amazing amount of calories.

I spoke to Jessica Boyd Swain at Anytime Fitness about her experience with cardio. After the birth of her daughter she found herself with excess weight. She knew she wanted to make a change, so she tried running again. “I used to hate to run, now I love it,” says Jessica. “The only thing that changed my mind was stepping out my front door and deciding to try it.” Jessica has lost 75 pounds to date, all from getting up and moving!

I challenge all you readers out there, to two things: first, be aware of your physical activity levels and evaluate if you meet the recommended 30 minutes each day. Second, if you are not currently engaging in a total of 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise a week, then get started. Find a fitness center with a Zumba, belly dancing, cross training, pickle ball or cycling class. Search for walking/running groups in your area. I bet with enough effort you can find a form of cardiovascular exercise you love.

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health & wellness Embracing Healthy Brain Habits Cognitive decline is a condition that is often associated with aging, but even middle-aged people can experience memory loss or cognition issues.

The Alzheimer’s Association says that more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

By 2050, that number could rise to as high as 16 million people.

More than 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, says the Canadian Alzheimer’s Association.

Although there is no definitive way to prevent dementia, living a long, vibrant life may be possible by encouraging some healthy habits for the brain. It is never too late or too early to begin health and lifestyle changes.

Exercise - Becoming more active can improve brain volume, reduce risk for dementia and improve thinking and memory skills.

The journal Neurology found that older people who vigorously exercise performed better on cognitive tests than others of the same age, placing them at the equivalent of 10 years younger. Increased blood flow that occurs with physical activity may help generate new neurons in the hippocampus, an area of the brain involved with learning and memory.

The Harvard Medical School says aerobic exercise may help improve brain tissue by improving blood flow and reducing the chances of injury to the brain from cholesterol buildup in blood vessels.

Quit smoking - The Alzheimer’s Association indicates that evidence shows smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline.

Smoking can impair blood flow to the brain and cause small strokes that may damage blood vessels.

Eat Healthy - Foods that are good for the heart and blood vessels also are good for the brain. These include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish-based proteins, unsaturated fats, and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids. Neurologists state that, while research on diet and cognitive function is limited, diets, such as Mediterranean and Mediterranean-DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), may contribute to a lower risk of cognitive issues.

Consume Caffeine - Caffeine may help boost memory performance and brain health. A Journal of Nutrition study found people age 70 and older who consumed more caffeine scored better on tests of mental function than those who consumed less caffeine.

Caffeine may help improve attention span, cognitive function and feelings of well-being. Information from Psychology Today also indicates caffeine may help in the storage of dopamine, which can reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. In addition, compounds in cocoa and coffee beans may improve vascular health and help repair cellular damage due to high antioxidant levels.

Work the Brain - Engaging in mentally stimulating activities can create new brain connections and more backup circuits, states Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. Working the brain through puzzles, reading and participating in social situations can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a molecule essential for repairing brain cells and creating connections between them.

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Cooking Up a Distillery along Bogue Sound Visitors to the Bogue Sound area have a new destination to explore and enjoy that’s rich in both history and flavor. Bogue Sound Distillery has been a passionate pursuit of the founder, Richard Chapman, for several years. The company recently celebrated the distillery’s grand opening, welcoming curious and thirsty sightseers from all over Coastal Carolina to explore the facility, see its operations and sample its products.

Guests are able to tour the distillery and view Bogue Sound’s 500-gallon still and 27-gallon test still at work producing the company’s premium liquors. Committed to premium taste and quality, Bogue Sound makes their spirits from only the best grains available – with no sugar added. The spirits they’re producing include gluten-free vodka, gin and rye whiskey.

Bogue Sound Distillery’s tasting room serves up a relaxed atmosphere and .25-ounce testers of each of the distillery’s signature liquors. It boasts a long bar topped with aged North Carolina long leaf pine that was originally harvested in 1880. Behind the bar, beautifully detailed tin panels cover the wall while copper and glass shelving showcase their fine spirits and signature labels.

The distillery also features a museum-style display of old moonshine and distilling memorabilia. The display includes a restored 1923 Ford Model-T pickup complete with shine barrels. A Williams Grist Mill from the early 1900’s and pieces of the founder’s family history round out the display and contribute to the Prohibitionera, speakeasy atmosphere. There are plans to incorporate

additional pieces of history to the display over time.

Richard Chapman, worked for several years to bring his dream of a state-of-the-art distillery to life. It was born out of a love of coastal living and his family’s history in distilling. The ties to local and family history are strong. Their signature liquors each tell a story. Vitzellen Vodka is named for a Union nurse from the civil war era who saved a member of the family. John A. P. Conoley Single Malt Whiskey is named for a patriarch of the family from the same era.

In coming weeks and months, darker aged liquors will be added to the distillery’s lineup, including their signature John A.P. Conoley Single Malt Whiskey, additional flavored gins and they’re not stopping there. The distillery plans to add more premium liquors to give their customers a connoisseur-like experience for a reasonable down-east price.

The company is also committed to safety, using safe distilling methods like low-pressure steam cooking. They also work to be environmentally friendly through process improvements like utilizing rainwater to cool their equipment.

Come explore the rich history and rich flavors of Bogue Sound Distillery. Take a tour, take a taste, take some home with you.

Visit BogueSoundDistillery.com for more information on tours and other products. Or follow them on Facebook.

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This day-long event includes several presentations focusing on whales and historic hunting practices in North Carolina and adjacent waters.

“The Whales and Whaling Symposium blends the cultural and historical aspects of whaling with the cutting edge scientific research that is going on here,” said NC Maritime Museum Curator John Hairr.

“With our long tradition of whaling and the rich diversity of marine mammals, the North Carolina coast is one of the best places in the world to see and understand how they all interrelate. Forty species of marine mammals including seals, manatees, dolphins and whales, have been documented off North Carolina as strandings, whaling targets and live sightings.”

The symposium takes place at the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort from 10am to 3pm on Friday, April 6. Pre-registration is recommended to assure enough materials are available for audience members. It is free and open to the public.

There will be five speakers covering a wide range of topics.

Speakers include experts with many years of experience dealing with the history, biology, conservation and pedagogy of whales and whaling specifically in North Carolina. Presentations will last approximately 45 minutes, with time left at the end for questions.

Throughout the day, visitors will have the opportunity to see educational displays about whales and whaling. These displays will include the unveiling of a newly rearticulated skeleton from an Atlantic spotted dolphin, Stenella frontalis, prepared by Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster and his volunteers.

“I’m continually amazed at the abundance and diversity of whales (and their behaviors) in North Carolina,” stated Mr. Rittmaster. “I look forward to presenting some of what we’re learning about whales in North Carolina along with current conservation issues impacting them.”

Speakers throughout the day include: 10am – Whales of North Carolina, Keith Rittmaster The NC Maritime Museum Natural Science Curator will give an overview of the many species of whales seen in North Carolina waters. Rittmaster has spent his career studying cetaceans, alive and dead, and preparing/displaying their skeletons. He directs a long-term (since 1985) local bottlenose dolphin photo-identification study and the NC Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program.

11am – Killer Whales off the Carolina Coast, John Hairr NC Maritime Museum Curator John Hairr examines reports of encounters with killer whales off the North Carolina coast. Orcas are

rarely seen in North Carolina waters, the earliest report being that of explorer and naturalist John Lawson in 1709. By examining the scientific literature as well as early historical accounts of orcas that were recorded from North Carolina, Hairr will document the presence of killer whales from the Colonial Period into the early 21st century.

1pm – US Navy Marine Mammal Monitoring, Jacqueline Bort Jacqueline Bort is a marine resources specialist focusing on acoustics for Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic in Norfolk, Va. (NAVFAC). She received her bachelor’s degree in marine biology from UNC-Wilmington, where she worked as undergraduate coordinator for the UNC-W Marine Mammal Stranding Program. She received her master’s in human ecology from College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine. Her thesis focused on the acoustic behavior of North Atlantic right whales in a potential wintering ground in the Gulf of Maine.

2pm – Large Whale Strandings, William McLellan Research Biologist at UNC-Wilmington and North Carolina State Stranding Coordinator William McLellan will give a history of the North Carolina Stranding Network that has been actively investigating marine mammal strandings for over 150 years, making it one of the longest running stranding investigations in the world.

3pm – Wreck of the Whale Ship Seychelle, Benjamin Wunderly NC Maritime Museum Associate Museum Curator Benjamin Wunderly will present on the wreck of the whaling schooner Seychelle at Cape Lookout, that occurred during the Great Beaufort Hurricane of August 1879. Wunderly has worked for the NC Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources for the past 20 years, researching, writing and presenting on numerous topics related to North Carolina’s coastal region. The Seychelle, out of Provincetown, Mass., was set to operate off the North Carolina coast when it happened to fall victim to the devastating hurricane.

In addition to the guest speakers, the symposium gives the audience a chance to meet, talk and discover various fields of interest and share years of knowledge and expertise.

“This program has received a wide range of interest already from local residents to the educational community,” according to David Cartier, public relations coordinator for the NC Maritime Museum system. “We are fortunate to have the quality of talent available to share their amazing experiences with the participants,” he said.

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Spring Forward As we move into the month of April it seems this winter will not be one to remember (with my fingers crossed). Winter started out as one to stay aware of the first two snowfalls, but as March started it looked like it was close to over for another winter.

Look out spring – here we come!

Before we even get to the long sunny summer days, I’m very happy about a couple of safety concerns that have bothered me for a while and should make us all feel better.

First, the street lights now located at our crosswalks. Town manager Brian Kramer worked with Carteret-Craven EMC to have longer arms and LED lights at out crosswalks. This makes those crosswalks so much easier to see at night and adds a huge safety measure to citizens crossing Highway 58. Now that warmer weather is here I don’t think we need to be so concerned about the night crossings in dark/black clothing. Please don’t do that because it increases you chances of getting hit by a fast auto by multiple 100s.

The second safety concern that has been addressed is the overgrowth of vegetation on town streets and the potential access for our emergency services and public safety operators. This has been a concern of mine that I thought Mother Nature might address for us during hurricane season, but she didn’t – thank goodness! So our own Sonny Cunningham, director of public services, made sure our public safety has day-to-day access through the roads of our town. Ensuring that our equipment has clearance was done by our

neighbors, the Indian Beach Fire Dept. Thank you Indian Beach and thank you Sonny!

Our “Beach Challenge” changes every day! We’ve heard from many of you and have seen for ourselves the condition of our beach.

The County Beach Commission has been very active in the planning of a potential beach nourishment project for about a year from now.

We usually like to get nourishment after a named disaster because the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) pays for mobilization of the equipment and some sand and we can “add on” some dollars for additional sand in some or all areas with our sand tax dollars. It’s a much more expensive project for us to do it alone. Engineering is underway for this project!

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club news PKS Garden Club The Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club made a field trip to Raleigh on March 23 to visit the NC Museum of Art’s Art in Bloom exhibit.

The creativity of garden club members working with pottery went into overdrive on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 when members were visiting the BluSail Gallery in Morehead City. Starting with slabs of clay, and with helpful instructions on always keeping the clay wet, mastering the rolling pins to firm up cut out flower petals, animal bodies, plaques, or other objects to accessorize their gardens, every member managed to create a lovely flower, butterfly, bird, or even a water bowl. The teacher kept their clay forms for a week to air dry, then glazed and fired them. Hopefully, the finished product exceeded expectations!

Prior to the trip, during a short business meeting at town hall, President Susan King welcomed members and reported that the newly created garden club brochures are completed and that they are lovely! She reminded everyone to include in their newly refurbished gardens plants that will attract butterflies.

She said that Thursday, Feb. 15, the members who are interested in forming the new youth garden club will be meeting with the youngsters in the library in Pine Knoll Shores. She mentioned that the club has agreed to donate $100 to the Kayak for Warriors for a food platter and that our basket items to be auctioned will be prepared with a butterfly theme.

She also reported that she and Vice President Jean McDanal had attended an Emerald Isle Garden Club meeting and told the members about the care our club extends to our town gardens, our western mountain evergreen wreath fundraiser, and our town workshop fashioning and hanging wreaths for Pine Knoll Shores at Christmastime. The Emerald Isle Garden Club gave our club a donation of $25 in recognition of our excellent projects.

McDanal mentioned that our sleeping gardens are starting to show signs of life and recommended that club members cut back these gardens during the first warm days. Jan Corsello agreed, and indicated that when you are cutting back the gardens, it is the ideal time to divide daffodils and replant them.

She also told us that now is the time to fertilize our bulbs and to prune our crepe myrtles. Toni Cox stated that our membership now stands at 38 and that 26 people are in attendance today.

Arleen Graczewski reported that the lighting of the Blue Star Memorial has been approved by the state of North Carolina and that the club is waiting for the encroachment paper before the meter can be installed.

Martha Edwards announced that the nominating committee had produced the following names for the 2018-2019 slate of officers: President – Susan King; 1st Vice Presidents – Charlotte Hamilton and JoAnn Shallcross; 2nd Vice President – Jean McDanal; Recording Secretary – Linda Langfeld; Corresponding Secretary – Kathy Blowers; and Treasurer – Lisa Park.

The garden club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at town hall at 9:30am for refreshments, followed at 10 by the program of the day. Guests and visitors are always welcome.

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PKS Women’s Club There was no red carpet and the outfits didn’t reveal plunging necklines or backless dresses but the models were stunning, the clothing exciting, the location and view fabulous, the food exquisite and the event was a huge success!

When the women of Pine Knoll Shores host an event, you should get your tickets early unless you want to miss the social event of the season.

On Feb. 23, in lieu of a regular meeting, the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club, under the direction of co-hostesses, Marian Goetzinger and Paula Stadiem, presented a summer fashion show at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast. The theme of the event was “Summer Dreams” and fashions were presented by Sandy’s Beachwear, Davis Beachwear, AB Surf Shop and Golf and tennis fashions from the Country Club of the Crystal Coast.

The sold-out crowd was treated to a silent auction featuring 50 beautiful donations which raised over $1,300. Amy Hahn, of Pine Knoll Shores Realty served as event coordinator. She and her husband Roger photographed the event and surprised guests with a complimentary photo booth for fun souvenirs.

Dr. Kenneth Leigh Westbrook and wife Meredith, greeted and registered guests. Meredith is a member of Pine Knoll Shores Womens’ Club and served on the Fashion Show Committee along with Donna Ross and Ida Mazzoni who completed the committee and served as model coordinators.

Pine Knoll Shores Mayor Ken Jones, welcomed attendees and introduced the emcee for the day, Jami Turner, formerly of Channel 12 news. Turner presented each of the 10 models with enthusiasm and offered interesting notes about each model as well as the outfits that left us all dreaming of summer.

The models were escorted to the stage by Ted Goetzinger, John Godfrey and Bob Ross and they were assisted on and off the stage by four Pine Knoll Shores’ police officers, (just doing their best to keep us all safe). The models were all members of Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club and each one strutted and swaggered and showed off their fashions with exuberance.

At the end of the day, over $3,000 was raised for the scholarship program and local charities that will benefit from the funds. Go ahead and mark your calendars for the fourth Friday of 2019. Plans are already in the works to do it again.

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The fiercely proud Confederate soldiers who were holding down Fort Macon in the early spring on 1862 were known to sing to the tune of “Dixie:” “If Lincoln wants to save his bacon, he’d better keep away from old Fort Macon….”

Meanwhile, a collection of Union generals plotted and planned the Siege of Fort Macon, which became an important chapter in the history of the War Between the States. The attack on the fort began on April 25, 1862, and it was only a matter of time before the Union forces had overpowered the Confederate soldiers. The Rebels surrendered the fort on the morning of April 26, 1862.

After the Civil War, Fort Macon was used for a time as a civil and military prison. The US Army completely abandoned the fort in 1903.

Congress authorized the transfer of ownership in 1934, so Fort Macon was deeded to the State of North Carolina to be used as a public park. Fort Macon State Park opened on May 1, 1936, as North Carolina’s first functioning state park.

The agreement contained a “small print” clause that if Fort Macon were ever needed for US national defense, the Army could “move back in.”

That day came in December 1941 with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The first troops arrived Dec. 21, 1941, and Fort Macon’s role was to help protect the North Carolina coastline from German invasion. As many as 600 soldiers occupied Fort Macon during the World War II years.

The primary threat was the fleet of German U-boats were wreaking havoc in early 1942, firing torpedoes and sinking scores of Allied nations’ tankers and cargo ships off the US eastern seaboard in the Atlantic Ocean.

Most of the carnage occurred off the coast of North Carolina between Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout, giving rise to the term “Graveyard of the Atlantic.”

The Germans called this territory “Torpedo Alley” or “Torpedo Junction.” This period of time was also referred to by the U-boat sailors as the “Great American Turkey Shoot.”

The first casualty in the Battle of the Atlantic off the North Carolina Coast during World War II was an American vessel, a fully loaded oil tanker named the Allan Jackson. It was torpedoed on Jan. 18, 1942, sinking off Diamond Shoals.

In all, U-boats sank at least 397 ships off America’s East Coast between January-July 1942.

Capt. Johann Mohr was the most cursed U-boat captain in the Germany navy, because of his boastful nature. He was feeling rather smug after bagging at least 10 ships during the span of a week in March 1942. He composed a doggerel to radio to his Nazi command headquarters: The new moon is black as ink.

Off Hatteras the tankers sink.

While sadly Roosevelt counts the score Some fifty thousand tons. Mohr For the record, Kevin P. Duffus of Looking Glass Production, Inc. of Raleigh, an author and filmmaker, says: “The abbreviated name U-boat comes from the German word ‘unterseeboot,’ meaning submarine or undersea boat. However, U-boats were not true submarines. They were warships that spent most of their time on the surface. They could submerge only for limited periods – mostly to attack or evade detection by enemy ships and to avoid bad weather.

The war blimps were first launched from Lakehurst, NJ, but since blimps fly at very slow speeds, Lakehurst could not be the watchdog for the entire East Coast. More facilities were needed, and the first to be completed was at Weeksville, near Elizabeth City, opening April 1, 1942.

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North Carolina historians Paul Branch and Daniel Barefoot wrote that American blimps were used to detect the location of the U-boats off the Outer Banks. They reported that “the US Navy realized the best way to spot a submarine was from the air, and the best sub spotters were blimps, because they could hover over a suspicious spot in the ocean for as long as needed.”

Writing for Our State magazine in January 2012, freelancer Earl Swift described it this way: “From the deck of a surface ship, a submerged sub was invisible. From the gondola of a blimp, however, a U-boat at shallow depth was plain to see. A blimp could stay in the air for two full days without refueling.”

“If a sub dived deep, blimp crews could sniff it out with an array of tools the Navy perfected – sensors that detected the vibrations of turning screws and the magnetism of a hidden boat’s steel hull,” Swift said.

“Once found, a U-boat was in trouble. Blimp crews could summon warships to the scene or tangle with the marauder themselves.

Harmless and soft and quiet though they seemed, Navy blimps were armed with depth charges and machine guns.

“Once deployed on patrol runs and as convoy escorts, the blimps all but halted German sub attacks on Allied merchantmen,” Swift reported. “Their presence helped turn the Battle of the Atlantic.

Allied shipping losses off the coast fall to three in 1943, to zero in 1944, to two the following year.”

The blimps were part of a one-two punch in the airways over coastal waters. They complemented the efforts of volunteers serving with the Civil Air Patrol. The made a Mutt and Jeff duo. Giant blimps and putt-putt, single-engine planes sharing the airspace.

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The Politics of Tourism “All politics is local” is a quote most commonly attributed to the late Speaker of the US House of Representatives Tip O’Neill. With volatile and verbose voices on the left and right capturing our attention on the national news stories of the day, it is understandable we may not be giving our full attention to the highly localized important issues most affecting our tourism economy and the environment.

With spring primary season just ahead, May 8 for North Carolina, it’s essential we understand the issues and support the candidates most likely to embrace what is best for Bogue Banks property owners of vacation rental homes. Even if you are not a permanent resident registered to vote here where you own beach property, our elected officials will welcome your input on the issues with a telephone call to their office, email or letter and especially a thank you when their votes are supportive of your issues. For candidates running for office with policy stances better aligned with tourism and the environment, it is our duty to encourage them by showing our support both financially and by helping share their campaign news through social media and conversations with your local island neighbors.

Just how big is tourism for the state of North Carolina? Let’s look at a few statistics from the Visit NC website: $20 billion – what tourism spending brings to the NC economy annually $5 billion – payroll annually for those working in tourism related businesses 200,000 – tourism jobs in NC 44,000 – small tourism businesses $1 billion – state tax revenue from tourism $635 million – local tax revenue generated by tourism Politics is local – help us remind the NC legislators to increase funding for tourism marketing so we can compete with the state of SC who is outspending us by almost 3 to 1 ($30 million vs. $12 million).

“Not off our coast!” For over 30 years the North Carolina coast has been off limits for offshore oil exploration, drilling and seismic testing and our voices need to be heard locally, in Raleigh to our state government and nationally. Emerald Isle and all of Carteret County would be devastated by an oil spill and tourism would be very slow to recover in the face of this environmental catastrophe. It would also be disastrous for our fisheries; from our oyster and shrimp harvests to our multiple fish species so vital for our commercial fishermen and sport fishermen.

On Jan. 4, the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) released the draft 2019-2024 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This draft program opens almost all U.S. coastal waters to drilling, including the waters off the coast of North Carolina. Gov. Roy Cooper released a statement the same day reiterating his opposition to offshore drilling. Visit the NCcoast. org website for the Coastal Federation’s excellent summary of facts vs myths related to offshore oil. We agree with their assessment, why risk a proven industry like tourism?

Caring for your beautiful vacation home means caring for our community as well. Learn who our elected officials are and how they have voted. Tourism and a healthy environment go hand in hand and should be bi-partisan issues. Read about the candidates on their websites or through local newspaper articles. Don’t over simplify as much of America is doing with the tribalism inherent in partisan politics. Care about your island home and remember why politics is most successful when it remembers the local priorities first...and ours are a strong tourism economy and a commitment to a healthy environment. Politics is local and you have a voice that needs to be heard.

Julia Batten Wax Owner, Emerald Isle Realty jwax@eirealty.com ISLAND REVIEW • April 2018

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power squadron news The US Power Squadrons local affiliate, Fort Macon Sail and Power Squadron, held its annual change of watch at the Morehead City Country Club, a ceremony conducted

by Officer of the Deck Kenneth Link of Newport for the installation of new officers for 2018.

Staff Commander Link introduced special guests Vice Commander Gary Cheney, executive officer of the US Power Squadrons and Ann Bailey, aide to the chief commander of USPS, both of Atlantic Beach.

Fort Macon is one of 20 Carolinas squadrons that make up District 27 of the Gary Cheney of Atlantic Beach is sworn in as chief commander during a recent Change of Watch ceremony in Orlando, Fla. national organization with headquarters in Raleigh. District Lieutenant Commander Lynn new faces into our squadron and encourage the public to come Dail representing the district commander relieved squadron to our membership meeting to find out what we are all about.”

Commander Patricia Hardee, who thanked her staff.

She reminded the membership of many achievements in a Atlantic Beach Resident Installed as Chief Commander review of the year 2017 including the fact that they added new Over 550 members and guests attended the annual members and they are America’s Boating Club on the Crystal meeting in Orlando recently and voting delegates confirmed Coast with all activities open to the public. The squadron is in the nomination of Atlantic Beach resident Gary Cheney as chief the top 10 nationally for the BoatUS Distinguished Civic Service commander during Change of Watch ceremonies.

Award with the final announcements to be made at the national Presiding over the ceremony was Past Chief Commander meeting later this month. She also announced that the group Ernie Marshburn of Chocowinity, who administered the oath has received the 2017 Distinctive Communicator Award for its of office. Vice Commander Cheney, Senior Navigator, has monthly newsletter Cannon Soundings and its website (fmsps. previously served as national treasurer, national administrative org). officer and national executive officer.

The squadron held many boating activities during the A native of northeast Ohio, Cheney lived most of his life in year including a cruise to Swansboro for lunch, an overnight the port city of Ashtabula on Lake Erie. He joined the Ashtabula trip to Oriental, and multiple trips to Shackelford Banks and Power Squadron in late 1986 and served as squadron executive Cape Lookout. In addition to the boating activities, there are officer and commander. He was elected to the District 11 Bridge monthly dinner meetings which the public is invited to at the and served as district commander in 1998 and for the second Morehead City Country Club and education classes that cover time in 2007. Gary has served as aide to two chief commanders. everything from basic seamanship to celestial navigation.

He currently resides in Atlantic Beach and is an associate Additional activities included support for Military Appreciation member of the local Fort Macon Sail and Power Squadron and Day, providing Motor Boating Merit Badge support for the Boy the Raleigh Power Squadron.

Scouts, and sponsoring a new Sea Scouts Ship.

“I was certainly glad to leave the Ohio winters several years District Lieutenant Commander Dail installed W. Scott Aitken ago, and am grateful to be enjoying them in Atlantic Beach. The of Peletier as squadron commander and his staff of Harold 20 Carolinas squadrons in District 27 are doing a great job in O’Briant of Pine Knoll Shores as executive officer; Joe Murphy support of America’s Boating Club mission,” Cheney said at a of Pine Knoll Shores, educational officer; Guy Senter of Beaufort, recent district fall council meeting. administrative officer; Tony Cortina of Morehead City, treasurer; Visit fmsps.org to learn more about the opportunities John McIntyre of Morehead City, secretary. available including boating activities, education opportunities Commander Aitken said in remarks looking forward to the and monthly meetings. Check often because the site is updated year 2018, “We are America’s Boating Club on the Crystal regularly. Select Boating Courses to see Fort Macon’s spring Coast. My goal is to get to know our members better and to boating courses and seminars offered to the boating public or encourage them to be more involved in our squadron leadership to locate the nearest US Power Squadrons courses or seminars opportunities and in our boating and social activities. I look

by ZIP code. To get a free vessel safety check (VSC), visit wow. forward to seeing everyone out on the water. We have new uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=V-DEPT&category=i-want-amembers and it is our responsibility to get them involved in our vsc. education courses and civic services activities. We welcome 64

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ATLANTIC

Wilma Nesley to Donovan and Ashley Johnson, 545 Seashore Drive, $231,000.

ATLANTIC BEACH

Michael Fultz to Marissa Olberding, 2401 Fort Macon Road #149, $87,000.

Marion and Kathleen Mosier to Isaac Roberts, 225 Pelican Drive, $125,000.

Peggy Adock, Michael and Zona Adcock, David and Deborah Adcock, William and Laura Adcock, Pamela and David Bullock and Jennie and James Henderson to Frederick and Bonnie Evans, 208 Fairview St., $179,000.

Teresa Black to Jason and Amy Hendren and Heather and Brandon Sherron, 2511 Fort Macon Road #208, $205,000.

Becker, 1604 Courtyard East, $122,000.

Webster and Elisabeth Webster, 204 Manatee St., $212,500.

and Deana Yonally, 332 Live Oak St., $425,000.

Bari Barnes and Michael Nardozzi to Jason and Amanda Yacapraro, 164 Old Russell Lane, $149,000.

Timothy and Roberta Stringer to Stephen and Sydney Slaska, 116 Yaupon Drive, $230,000.

Jill and Emory Howard, Jr. to Alexander and Irinia Shalaurova, 814 Emerald Drive, $670,000.

June Ritchie to Susan and Jerry Pinch, 105 Rock Court, $299,000.

Leon Sylvester, III to Brian Byrd, 9714 Dolphin Ridge Road, $700,000.

Daniel and Maureen Kelly to Jean Kiesow, 1401 Pirates Landing Drive, $155,500.

Billy and Jennifer Strickland to Paul and Catherine Edwards, 124 Mimosa Drive, $163,000.

Jean Humber to Suzanne and Paul Coppola, 111 Moore St., $175,000.

CEDAR POINT

Streamline Developers, LLC to Daniel and Maureen Kelly, 103 Finch Loop, $235,000.

Scott Eckholdt to Steve Kuekes, 111 Bogue Sound Drive, $265,000.

Daphne Littiken to Christopher and Holly Stephens, 136 Charles St., $243,500.

Another, LLC to Rod and Jan Silverman, 201 Ocean Blvd., $515,000.

Eugene and Kathleen August to Thomas and Cheryl Krissel, 105 Finch Loop, $270,000.

Carolina Retreats, LLC to SLP Capital, LLC, 1913 Fort Macon Road, $830,000.

Gerry and Linda Sadler to John and Diane Pennington, 210 Craven Ave, $290,000.

BEAUFORT

Carteret County Board of Alcoholic Control to Christopher Manousaridis, 410 Live Oak St., $300,000.

Beaufort Club Group, LLC to Streamline Developers, LLC, 228 Taylorwood Drive, $70,000.

Craig Gurganus to Eric Lindstrom, 416 Pine St., $90,000.

UFS, LLC to Innovative Solutions and Services, LLC, 346 & 350 Old Stanton Road, $112,000.

Amanda and Stephen Superville and Karen Peabody to Edward and Gloria Stafford, 102 Crystal Pines Court, $115,000.

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Stephen and Robin Johnson to David and Theresa Griffiths, 3100 Cedar Island Road, $350,000.

PKK 12 Unlimited, LLC to Brandon and Susan Hollingsworth, 708 Captains Point, $242,500.

Beaufort Club Group, LLC to Streamline Developers, LLC, 221 Taylorwood Drive, $55,000.

Barry and Shari Gentry to Rickie and Tina Grooms, 239 Star Hill Drive, $394,500.

William and Robin Davis to Amanda Lee, 227 Rutledge Ave., $165,000.

Yongue Family II, LLC to Kevin McKnight, 2106 Fort Macon Road #208, $250,000.

Corena Panaccione to Diana Boswell, 100 Holland Court, $50,000.

Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during February 2018*

Jesse and Rocksand Ham to Thomas and Paula Rouse, 107 Queen Annes Lane, $345,000.

Lennar Carolinas, LLC to Bradley Bowen, 140 Gray Duck Drive, $355,500.

Kenneth Jobe and Rita Morgan to Lindsay Parker and Dylan Ray, 101 Winding Woods Way, $498,000.

BOGUE

D. Rand and Roseanne Norton to Thomas and Shawne Southard, 644 Bogue Loop Road, $282,000.

CAPE CARTERET

William Manning, Jr. to Beth

Brian Harris, Susan Hester, Elizabeth and Joseph Deblasio, J. Thomas hester and M. carter Worthy to Jeanne Moore, 711 Ocean Drive, $703,000.

Patricia Hayes to the Tad and Kristy Taylor Family Trust, 5312 Bogue Sound Drive, $725,000.

Patricia Bechtold to Gabriel and Crystal Shaw, 112 Magens Way, $212,000.

Murf-Surf Properties, LLC to Watercolours EI, LLC, 4803 Ocean Drive, $735,000.

Hunter Taylor to Dan Morris, 136 Dogwood Drive, $222,000.

MGB Holdings, LLC to Wilmore Capital, LLC, 100 Edna St., $865,000.

Mark Denning to Justin and Jessica Stallings, 208 Shoreline Drive, $312,000.

J. Nelson and Brenda Mitchell to Shirley White, 109 Dolphin Bay, $362,500.

Joel and Nicole Ahlgrim to Spencer and Chloe Shirk, 131 Little Bay Drive, $379,000.

EMERALD ISLE

Philip and Polly Kasey and David and Tamara Kasey to Thomas and Jacqueline Decker, 5715 Landing Court, $86,500.

Christopher and Lauren Abee to Rene and Robert Wills, 8301 Sound Drive, $215,000.

Edward Tharrington and Sheila Tharrington to Michael and Kelly Raby, 9201 Coast Guard Road #106, $281,500.

Steven Cassidy, James and Amy Cassidy and Charles and Rebecca Cassidy to John and Regina Smith, 9708 Poseidon Road, $310,000.

Philip and Mary Burr to Jeffrey and Jennifer Pope, 2913 Pointe West Drive, $310,000.

Phillip and Marissa Conti to Gary and Sherry Carroll, 115 Santa Maria Drive, $400,000.

RLI Investments, Inc. to James

Benjamin and Angela Case to Lisa Wiggins-Carter and Ann Speaks, 6205 Ocean Drive, $911,000.

INDIAN BEACH

John and Donna Mercer to Brian and Carolyn Beggs, 1700 Salter Path Road #204, $280,000.

Patrick and Linda Connelly to David and Marlene Cochran, 1550 Salter Path Road #705, $355,000.

Mary and Dennis Muraglia to Chris and LeAnne Avery, 1701 Salter Path Road #202, $380,000.

George and Emily Guthrie to Utmost, LLC, 111 Sea Isle Drive, $900,000.

MARSHALLBERG

Lucy Meehan to Steven Alexander, 1069 Marshallberg Road, $115,000.

Serge and Elena Baygulow to Bettina Eubanks and Karen Willis, 372 Star Church Road, $160,000.

MOREHEAD CITY

Robert and Elizabeth Beal, Brent Ache and Katharine Schofield to Joel Aprahm and Diane Mathews(Continued on page 68)

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property watch (Continued from page 66) Apraham, 1715 Olde Farm Road, $60,000.

Daniel and Megan Rapp to Samantha Edwards and Johnathan Roberts, 2703 Fairway Road, $71,000.

Spooner’s Creek West Development, LLC to Deborah and Andrew Taylor, Jr., 212 Coventry Road, $98,500.

Lisa Rose to Dale Foster, 306 Florida Ave., $149,500.

Hamrick to Jeffrey Hirschhorn, 1904 Red Fox Lane, $315,000.

Anna Bacchia and Charles Brush to Michael and Caron Parker, 700 Wood Duck Court, $319,000.

Michael Ford Building Company to Jesse and Rocksand Ham, 1802 Olde Farm Road, $340,000.

Martha Sigmon, William Sigmon, Jr., Martha Marsh McDonald and Lauriston Sigmon to Neal and Carole Hooks, 3103 Evans St., $418,000.

Donna Heere to Marshall and Norma Beach, 1104 Pinnacle Court, $150,000.

Walter and Janet Newman to Chadwick and Kimberly Eller, 100 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive #309, $495,000.

Teresa and Michael Lewis to Craig and Tasma Norris, 3514 Country Club Road, $156,500.

CHM&S, LLC to William Bartholomew, 150 Lands End Court #C-11, $516,000.

Wilhemina Van Der Keur and Jan Achterberg to Patricia Bost, 1820 Morris Road, $157,500.

James and Gwendolyn Hodges to Collins and Kathryn Walson, 105 Camp Morehead Drive, $577,500.

Amanda Vrablic to Aaron Baker, 105 Edwards Drive, $167,500.

Ashley Blalock to PALCO Investments, LLC, 1207 Shepard St., $175,000.

Roger Gardner to Daniel Lanier and Kristen Garner, 2405 Country Club Road, $195,000.

Michelle Duval and Scott Ensign to Amelia Capehart, 603 Mandy Court, $195,500.

James and Hannah Anderson to Kyle and Stephanie Fernandez, 2101 Joslyn Drive, $200,000.

Eugene Cairns to Jerry and Lanette Garner, 204 Slow Lane, $224,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Kenneth Slonski, Jr., 1203 Woods Court, $247,500.

Tammy Bruton to Larry and Betty Morgan, 800 Country Club Road #38, $249,000.

Jackson and Carol Conner to Aroon Juntrawat and Aran Juntrawat, 2400 Lakeview Drive, $189,000.

Kody and Ashly Culpepper, Mark and Ashley Peaden, Diane and Ivey Lewis, Shannon Inman, Janice and Donald Bryant, Kristy and Euclid Armstrong, III and Abigail and Billy Rouse, Jr. to Abigail and Billy Rouse, Jr., 123 Pete Road, $205,000.

Darla Gray to Tony Clemmons and Jami Birkett, 118 Cherry Lane, $228,000.

Robert and Deborah Nolan to Laura and Joseph Taylor, Jr., 101 Tidewater Drive, $229,000.

Isaac Roberts, Jr. to Wyleen Taylor, 315 Bobbys Drive, $260,000.

Linda and Dewey Bordeaux, III to Roland and Paula Monroe and David and Scarlet Monroe, 103 Glenn Abby Drive, $795,000.

Karen and James McGuiness, Jr. to Paul Charron, IV and Breanna Tillett, 121 Gull Harbor Drive, $297,000.

Peachtree Properties, Inc. to John Wilson, III, 5097 & 5101 Hwy 70, $900,000.

Eutice and Janice Mayo to Jeremy and Maria Moore, 236 & 238 Hickory Shores Drive, $350,000.

NEWPORT

Denise and James Lashley, Jr. and Nancy Lashley to Robert Jones, 2531 Forest Drive, $89,000.

Tina Sibley to Andrea Bailey, 785 E. Chatham St., $102,000.

Richard Schaner to Colin Farnsworth and Kathe Vance, 1617 New Bern St., $115,000.

Peter Courtright to Joyce Woodard and Delores Upton, 302 South Tree Court, $150,000.

Myra Johnston to Philip Swinson, 244 Wildwood Road, $155,000.

Ann Church to Bryan and Kimberlee Hart, 5121 Webb St., $282,500.

BRB Builders, Inc. to Curtis Woolston, 352 Chatham St., $160,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Travis and Jennifer Styron, 1307 Fathom Way, $292,500.

Charles Hamrick, III to Susan

George Purifoy to Hokan and Vanessa Holmquist, 208 Roberts Road, $165,000.

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Richard and Leonilde Clay to Samantha Schwartz and Robert Schwartz, 114 Casey Lane, $185,000.

Sunnie Gail Ballou to Matthew and Casey Carter, 5201 Webb Court, $578,000.

Constance and William Hall to Tammy Bruton, 208 6th St., $275,000.

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to Jody Fennell and Caroline Anderson, 302 Lakeview Drive, $180,000.

Mimosa Blvd., $240,000.

Kent Carrington and Wells Fargo Bank, NA to William and Elizabeth Bunting, 590 Marina Drive #3, $265,000.

Patricia Hawley to You Never Know, LLC, 535 Salter Path Road #8, $275,000.

Elizabeth and Joseph Murphy, Jr. to Theodore Ortwine and Wanda Michkelson-Ortwine, 570 Coral Drive #4, $280,000.

Denise Dennis Clover Revocable Trust to Richard and Stephanie Holmes, 554 Fiddlers Ridge Road, $325,000.

Harvey and Carroll Beckham to Warren Nash and Robert Spillane, 288 Ramsey Drive, $332,500.

Charles and Nancye Milam to Tommie and Margaret Guthrie, 103 Myrtle Court, $390,000.

Robert and Joan Satterly to Christy Isler and Amy Hearon, 319 Salter Path Road #14, $435,000.

Shannon Dougherty to Josef and Robin Simeonsson, 565 Salter Path Road #7, $550,000.

Gregory and Carolyn Peacock to John and Suzanne Blair, 131 Salter Path Road #24, $650,000.

SALTER PATH

Jerri Builders, Inc. to Timothy and Bobbie Jo Carpenter, 219 Bogue Carrier Court, $473,000.

Timothy Riley, Gerald and Kim Riley, Timothy and Connie Riley and Richard Riley to Shawn and Brandy Garrard, 963 Salter Path Road, $52,500.

Gene and Bernice Autry to Brunner and Linda Sides, 199 & 209 Church Gate Lane, $650,000.

SWANSBORO

OTWAY

Horace Lawrence to Norma Lovelace, 415 Harkers Island Road, $55,000.

Tignal Hinton, Inc. to Donald and Donna Potter, 104 Ridge Court, $113,000.

Robin and Donna Domer to Harold Comer, 112 Silver Creek Drive, $175,000.

Robert McGee to George Wheatly, 481 Hwy 70, $100,000.

PINE KNOLL SHORES

DM Trust, LLC to William Taylor, 112 Salter Path Road, $165,000.

Miriam Kussrow to Thomas and Susan Curd, 315 Salter Path Road, $235,000.

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Fri. April 13: Mermaid Wall Art Make-Along, 6 pm. Bella Cutz will be hosting a DIY/BYOB optional event that is sure to please. Leave with your own nautical wall art and a smile! Make sure to register ahead.

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APRIL ARIES (March 21-April 20) Things may seem to be going smoothly when something unexpected pops up out of the blue. Thinking quickly will ensure you do not miss a step. A solid month is ahead for you, however, some surprises can pop up on a day when you need a little extra sunshine in the routine. Embrace the unexpected. You may have to admit that the master plan you have set up has a few flaws. You don’t have to abandon it, just modify. These modifications may be relatively simple. The end of the month is an excellent time to get out and be active. Whether you hike, walk or go cycling, take some time to enjoy the great outdoors.

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TAURUS (April 21-May 21) Taurus, you may want to help solve a problem at work, but in this case, it might be best to let others draw their own conclusions. Take a step back. Your relations with authority figures are very good right now. Do your best to maintain this both in the short- and long-term. You will benefit from having done so. You may think that you have missed an important opportunity, but don’t get too worried just yet. With a few new strategies, you can regain your momentum. Take charge of your health because it is the most important way to stay on top of your game.

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GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Gemini, teamwork is the name of the game in the month ahead. If you learn to work with others, seemingly unsolvable problems can be solved rather easily. A surprise invitation may catch you off guard at the beginning of the month. You aren’t sure if you have the time or the gumption to accept at this point.

But give ample thought to accepting. You may be easily swayed by someone who is smooth-talking. Figure out if this person can be believed or not, but give them a chance.

Tap into your creative side at the end of the month. If there is a piece of artwork or a craft you like but find too expensive, there’s a good chance you can create an excellent replica.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your performance at work is a topic of discussion early this month. Others’ recognition of your hard work will provide a confidence boost. Cancer, even though you may want to spend time at home – and maybe make a cocoon under the covers – there are some things you need to face if you are going to move forward. You may find yourself in a position where you can take on a leadership role. Do not hesitate to jump onboard because this can be just what’s needed for your career. Some fresh air and sunshine can do you a world of good, especially if you have been a little stagnant 74

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in your career or personal life. A new perspective may help.

LEO (July 23-August 23) Communication between you and close friends is a breeze this month, Leo. You are able to tackle quite a number of subjects and may even plan a brief getaway trip. You are full of clever ideas that you are eager to share with coworkers and people at home.

Pace yourself so you don’t overwhelm others with information. Responsibilities may soon be easier to handle, not because the tasks are less difficult, but because you have more people on your side helping you out. The energy in the air can do surprising things when you are feeling frustrated. A change of scenery can help you rebound fast and get back on track.

VIRGO (August 24-September 22) Your month week starts out on solid footing.

All you need to do is maintain the status quo for the next few days and things will progress in the way that you expect. An opportunity to earn more money will catch your eye early in the month. Even if it seems a little risky, it could be well worth pursuing. Planning a vacation can be almost as fun as traveling.

When someone asks for your help drawing up a travel itinerary, put all of your effort into the task. Organize a group activity with friends and family members if time allows.

This is a good opportunity to reconnect with loved ones.

LIBRA (September 23-October 23) Be proud of the way you are able to remain neutral in complex situations, Libra. This is why others will come to you when they need advice in the days ahead. This can be a fun-loving month for you if you embrace the opportunities for letting loose. You may feel impulsive, and that’s okay in moderation.

Some sort of breakthrough in your life is soon to become a reality. It may be a financial windfall or a new job opportunity. Keep your eyes open to any and all possibilities. If you are lacking regular exercise, take this month to make a new fitness plan that works for you. Start slowly and build up as you grow accustomed to exercise.

SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) Scorpio, others may misinterpret your willingness to offer an opinion as intrusive.

Reassure them that you are just offering help, not trying to pry. Home repairs and renovations are on the brain. You are ready to pour your energy into changing your home spaces for the better. Start making an idea board. You can achieve great things this month, but ultimately, your accomplishments depend on how much you can focus on the tasks at hand. The ball is in your court. Put your ambitions into action at the end of the month. It’s one thing to give lip service to

ideas, but it’s another to get started toward goals. The latter may lead to a more fulfilling life.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) You are tempted to color outside the lines and break all sorts of boundaries. But at this juncture in time, it may be better to play things a bit more moderately. A very fastpaced month is ahead. The good news is that any related unpleasantness will move by quickly, and you can focus on enjoying the fun parts. You are on the move mid-month, but it is best to have a plan and not leave things to chance. Look ahead to all the possible scenarios that have the potential to trip you up. Don’t hesitate to take on projects or make plans. The more quickly you get involved, the better. Write down all of your plans to stay organized.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) Capricorn, if you are serious about your goals, you have to hunker down early this month and draw out a plan. Seeing things in black and white will help you set your course.

Work relationships can be unpredictable, which means you may need to reevaluate your approach. A change in tone or direction may be all that’s needed. It is easy to get carried away with an idea. Just do not mistake obsession for focus. You need to pace yourself if you are going to be effective.

Work is going quite well, but you’re having difficulty finding traction at home. Take a day to catch up on projects at home to quiet your mind.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) Although it may seem foolish at this point to scale back on your workload, doing so will enable you to focus more intently on specific details and do your best. Travel plans can change on a dime, but you are adaptable.

It’s not the destination, but the journey. Take someone along for the ride. You may need to postpone something you had hoped to finish this month. As long as it does not get pushed too far onto the back burner you should be fine. If you have been feeling creative and ambitious, consider giving a new hobby a try.

An artistic project is fitting, but anything that inspires you will suffice.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Pisces, don’t be afraid to go off on your own if needed. Sometimes you need some time to think for yourself to get into a zone. Pay close attention to your bank account. Financial surprises might be something to look out for in the near future. A setback of some kind may occur mid-month. Don’t get too worried just yet. Adversity can be a learning experience There is a good chance that you will charge into the end of the month with vigor, and it will continue for several days.

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FINANCIAL & INSURANCE

Chalk & Gibbs Insurance and Real Estate: An independent agent serving clients along the Crystal Coast since 1925. Full service real estate sales and management and all of your insurance needs under one roof. Call today for a quote, 252-393-1284, 252-726-3167, or visit www. chalkandgibbs.com.

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, 252-354-8887, info@ island-essentials.com. High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pickup to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service. Year-round, reserve ahead to ensure availability. Visit our new showroom at 8002 Emerald Drive by appointment only.

HEALTH & BODY

Carteret Health Care: 3500 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-808-6000, www.carteretgeneral.com.

The nearly 150-bed comprehensive medical center recently completed a $53 million expansion featuring a cancer treatment center, women’s health clinic and more with a focus on the highest level of care.

HOME SERVICES

AA Express Plumbing Service, Inc: 211-6 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-2471155, 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, 252726-1781, New Bern, 252-636-2345, 800-7630378 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.

Consumer Mobility Solutions: 118-A Market St., New Bern, 252-653-5350. Tired of climbing those stairs? Consumer Mobility Solutions may be the missing piece. Stair chairs, passenger lifts and cargo lifts can help make your life easier. Free consultation and free home surveys. Visit www. cmslifts.com or email Wayne at waynelamm@aol. com.

Emerald Isle Homeowner’s Services: 9106-B Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, 252-764-2563.

Relax and leave your keys with us! A full service “boutique” property management services company specializing in vacation rentals, VRBO and annual rentals. Discover the low, streamlined service plans.

Liftavator: 4430 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888634-1717, 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.

Outer Island Accents: 252-504-1001, 877-788-1051.

Custom residential & commercial, interior & exterior painting in Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Morehead City & Beaufort. References available, fully insured.

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 252-725-1235 for a quote today.

Southern Glass & Mirror: 1047 W. Corbett Ave. (Hwy 24), Swansboro, 252-354-1223, 910-3251050, 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, 252-354-2883, 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.

Unlimited Electrical Solutions: 3003 Bridges St., Morehead City, 252-241-9186. Electrical repair for both business and residential clients along the Crystal Coast and throughout Eastern North Carolina as well as remodeling and updates.

Generators and emergency power options available.

Windows & More: 1513 Bridges St., Morehead City, www.windows-and-more.com, 252-726-8181.

Visit the showroom to see the full-sized displays of energy efficient windows and doors that can handle the conditions of the Crystal Coast.

Offering sales, installation and service of Marvin and Integrity windows and doors.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR

ALB Decorator Fabrics: 110 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, 252-222-0787. The finest in firstquality 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 Carolina’s 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.

Bowden & Carr: 211 Hwy 70 W, Havelock, 252-447-3648,bowdenandcarrfurniture.com.

The La-Z-Boy comfort studio offering a custom selection of chairs, sofas, sleepers and recliners at a reasonable price. Along with the largest La-Z-Boy studio and design center in the area, shoppers will find all their living room and dining room needs. Family owned and operated since the 1950s.

Braswell Carpet Cleaning: 252-354-3744, whether you’re in need of carpet care, repair, stain removal or water extractions, the professionals are Braswell’s are the ones to call. Visit braswellscarpetcleaning.com.

Budget Blinds: 3078 Hwy 24, Newport, 252-2473355, cell: 252-229-6431, 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.

Guthrie Interiors: 5113-C Hwy 70, Morehead City, specializing in home furnishings and design for retail and hospitality properties. Open 10am-5pm with after hours appointments available. Call 252648-8329 or visit www.guthrieinteriors.com.

McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-247-3175, 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, 252-2373881. 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.

William’s Floor Coverings & Interiors: 5458-A Hwy 70 West, Morehead City, 252-726-4442, 252726-6154. Visit William’s full-service showroom to compare the variety of flooring options available – from wood and carpet to laminate and tile. Brands include Karastan, Capel Rugs and more.

Window, Wall & Interior Décor: 1507 Live Oak St., Beaufort, windowandwalldecor.com, 252-8380201 or 800-601-8036. Custom made draperies and valances. Beautiful and as affordable as you need them to be.

OUTDOORS & MARINE

East Carolina Services Landscape and Pool Management: 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, 252-240-1117, www.eastcarolinaservices. com. Fully licensed and insured landscape and pool maintenance offering hardscape design/ construction, softscapes, irrigation, night lighting, sod and more. The pool and patio store offers free water testing as well as chemicals, equipment and accessories. Now selling Grill Dome Kamado Grills and Bull Grills.

Fences Unlimited: 203 Jacob Drive, Morehead City, www.fencesunlimited.net. Custom wood, vinyl

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and aluminum fencing for all your landscaping and security needs. Free estimates, call 252-2476033.

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: 252-247-4003, 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.

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.

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: 252-3549000, 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, 800849-1888, alwilliamsproperties.com. From sound to sea & beyond. We can serve your coastal real estate needs. Open 6 days/week, by appointment on Sunday.

Atlantic Beach Realty: 513 Atlantic Beach Causeway & Dunescape Villas, Atlantic Beach, 800-7867368. Your source for vacation rentals and sales since 1990. Family owned and operated Visit www.atlanticbeachrealty.net.

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 252-7263105, 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 866-848-8080 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, 252-726-6600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you!

Carolyn Blackman: Broker/realtor with Bluewater Real Estate, Emerald Isle. A Carteret County native ready to assist newcomers and locals alike when buying and selling real estate along the Crystal Coast. Call 252-515-4831 or visit www. bluewaternc.com.

CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. With 30+ years we have served the

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rental and sales needs of Emerald Isle. National name recognition. Vacation, monthly and annual rentals. Knowledgeable and service award winning sales team supported by century21.com.

Courteous local staff to meet your needs. Call us and see – you will not get a recording, only quick, professional personal service. Call 800-822-2121, 252-354-2131 or visit www.coastland.com.

C.O.D. Home Services: Coastal Carolina premier contractor – whether you’re remodeling one room, for building an entire home. Recognized in 2016 by the NC Home Builders Association, owner Mark Merrell works hand in hand with clients to make all their dreams come true. Call 252-3543635 or email codhomeservices@ymail.com.

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, 252-354-3315, 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), 910-5776400. Licensed general contractor with master craftsmen, modular technology, fast construction, display models.

Jim Bailey: 610 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252241-1200. Real Estate sales with Bluewater Real Estate, Atlantic Beach. More than 30 years experience in commercial and residential real estate. Earned 2015 Rookie Top Dollar Production award. Put Jim Bailey to work for you. Visit www. bluewaternc.com.

Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Keller Williams Crystal Coast Ferguson O’Conor Realty, 5113-A US 70 West, Morehead City, serving Morehead City, Bogue Banks and the surrounding area. Over 24 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area.

Please call me to work for you, 252-499-0805 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@ kw.com. Visit fergusonoconorrealty.com.

Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-354-2128, 252241-1382 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, 800-611-7705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true.

Malcolm Boartfield: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater Real Estate, 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-3475 (cell). Malcolm uses his 40+ years of experience in real estate sales/ marketing and technology as a tool to better serve his clients. His research skills allow him to better match properties with individuals who have come to Emerald Isle, enticed by the relaxed coastal way of life.

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.

Spinnaker’s Reach Realty: 9918 MB Davis Court, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5555. For more than 20 years, Spinnaker’s Reach has helped families realize their dream of living on the coast. Visit www.spinnakersreach.com to see how Judy O’Neill and Matias Lagos can help you.

Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-354-2958, 800849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800-553-7873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for a Week, Stay for a Lifetime. Call to receive a Vacation Guide or email guestservices@sunsurfrealty.com for assistance in planning your island vacation. If you are ready to purchase or sell your beach home, call one of our knowledgeable sales professionals.

Syndie Earnhardt, Realtor: 252-646-3244, HomesOnTheCrystalCoast.com, real estate broker with 29+ years sales experience in vacation homes and condos, investment properties, year-round/permanent homes and vacant land. Specializing in the Crystal Coast. Buyer representation available.

Tab Premium Built Homes: 2851 Trent Road, New Bern, 252-638-8310. This Southern Living custom builder can bring your dreams to life. Custom, semi-custom and pre-priced home construction available throughout Eastern North Carolina. Visit www.tabpremiumbuilthomes.com.

SHOPS & SERVICES

Churchwell’s Jewelers: 7901 Emerald Drive, Ste. 6, Emerald Isle. Featuring nautical, equestrian and traditional jewelry. Custom design available. Call 252*354-7166 or visit churchwells.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%.

Lighthouse Boutique: 105 Front St., Swansboro, 910-326-6482. One-stop store for that special occasion and every day, with sizes ranging from 2 to 2X. Check out the brightest colors for spring and summer as well as handcrafted fashion and sterling silver jewelry. Be sure to look for the Onex shoe selection.

Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail: 311 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7775, 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, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art. Now offering Chapel Hill Toffee.

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

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Press releases remain among the most effective ways to generate awareness of your small business and its products and services. Media outlets may reproduce a press release as is (or with some editing), or follow up about creating a longer story. A press release that gets picked up by reporters, bloggers and others who share information with potential customers can result in media attention that facilitates interest in your company, builds credibility and ultimately leads to more revenue.

Keep in mind, however, that the people at media outlets who field press releases are bombarded with them. That means yours needs to have purpose and must stand out from the crowd; otherwise, it may never be read let alone published.

Here are some tips to help ensure your press releases make an impression and make it past media gatekeepers: Keep it Interesting - While a press release can be about anything relevant to the people you want to reach, make sure you’re sharing something that’s interesting. Never create a press release that doesn’t offer something of value to your readers.

Examples of press release topics that might resonate with people include: Launch of a new product that will make customers’ lives easier Improvement to an existing product that enhances its quality or capabilities ● An open house event ● Introduction of a new staff member who brings additional expertise to your company

● Involvement in an industry association or sponsorship of a wellknown program Stay on Point - Press releases are typically short, providing just enough information to spark a reporter’s interest in learning more. If your press release extends past two pages, it will likely get passed over. Stick to the basic “who, what, when, where, how, and why” information, and include your contact information so reporters can easily reach you if they have questions.

Put it in the Right Hands - Research what media outlets reach your target audience. Depending on your type of business, that may be local newspapers, magazines, television and radio stations, or you might benefit from a much broader reach. With local media, find out how they prefer to receive press releases. For media reach beyond your local area, you might consider PRlog.com or pay services such as PRweb. com, PRnewswire.com, or Marketwired.com.

Also take advantage of the power of social media by posting your press release on your website and sharing the link on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and the other platforms you have a presence on.

If you need guidance in what to include in your press releases and which media outlets will serve you best, or if have any other questions about ways to generate buzz about your small business, talk with a SCORE mentor at your local chapter.

For information about starting or operating a small business, or becoming a SCORE mentor, call the Coastal Carolina SCORE Chapter, 3615 Arendell St., Morehead City at 252-222-6126. Visit SCORE at www. score.org.

advertiser INDEX AA Express Plumbing................................................ 16 Ace Builders ............................................................. 47 Advantage Coastal Properties................................... 33 ALB Decorator Fabrics.............................................. 52 Al Williams Properties ............................................... 17 Artistic Tile & Stone................................................... 29 Atlantic Beach Realty................................................ 13 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters................................. 67 Bluewater Builders..................................................... 22 Bluewater Insurance.................................................. 22 Bluewater Real Estate, Carolyn Blackmon.................. 9 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre............................... 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Malcolm Boartfield............... 52 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Earnhardt................... 3 Bluewater Real Estate Sales.................78, Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals......................................... 3 Bowden & Carr.......................................................... 16 Braswell Carpet Cleaning.......................................... 61 Budget Blinds............................................................ 73 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS................................. 43 Carteret Health Care................................................... 7 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc........................... 2 Chalk & Gibbs Insurance & Real Estate.................... 43 Churchwell’s Jewelers............................................... 11 Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc........................... 71 Coastal Awnings.......................................................... 9 Coastal Home Services............................................... 4 COD Home Services................................................. 69 Consumer Mobility Solutions............................... 23, 47 Crystal Coast Civic Center........................................ 58 Dorothy Kirtley Real Estate....................................... 35 East Carolina Services.............................................. 59 Edgewater Linen........................................................ 13

Emerald Isle Books.................................................... 29 Emerald Isle Homeowner Services........................... 15 Emerald Isle Insurance.............................................. 27 Emerald Isle Realty Sales......................................... 79 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals....................... 40 Fences Unlimited....................................................... 71 Flaire Fine Home Furnishings................................... 53 Future Homes............................................................ 52 Great Windows.......................................................... 61 Guthrie Interiors......................................................... 49 Harber Marine Construction...................................... 57 Harbor Point Contracting........................................... 25 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall.............................. 78 ICW Originals............................................................ 31 Island Essentials........................................................ 50 Island Pet Veterinary Hospital................................... 17 Katrina Marshall......................................................... 71 Landmark Homes...................................................... 56 Landmark Sothebys International.............................. 11 Liftavator.................................................................... 18 Lighthouse Boutique.................................................. 42 Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail........................ 43 McQueen’s Interiors.................................................. 10 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ........................... 56 Nowell & Company.................................................... 37 Outer Island Accents................................................. 29 Petal Pushers............................................................ 71 Pipeline Plumbing...................................................... 50 Pruitt Health............................................................... 13 Realty World First Coast........................................ 5, 13 Rid-A-Pest................................................................. 58 Rocky Mountain Awnings.......................................... 61 Royal Coat................................................................. 56

Sea Classics.............................................................. 45 Southeastern Elevator......................................... 41, 65 Southern Glass & Mirror............................................ 50 Spinnaker’s Reach............................................. 51, 57 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt................................. 72 Sun-Surf Realty Sales............................................... 19 Tab Premium Builders............................................... 73 Tideline Lawn Care.................................................... 31 Top if Off Boutique..................................................... 48 Town of Emerald Isle................................................. 24 Unlimited Electrical Solutions.................................... 29 William’s Floor Coverings.......................................... 34 William’s Hardware.................................................... 59 Windows & More....................................................... 44 Window, Wall & Interior Décor................................... 31 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care......... 15, 25

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Oceanfront 3315 Ocean Drive East $750,000

Oceanfront 4805 Ocean Drive $1,050,000

Oceanfront 703 Salter Path Road $1,050,000

Oceanfront 103 Sea Isle Drive $2,950,000

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Oceanfront 1213 Ocean Drive E&W $725,000

Island 412 Channel Drive $525,000

Oceanview Oceanfront 1903 Ocean Drive $725,000

Island 319 Old Ferry Road $349,500

Oceanview 5302 Emerald Drive $289,900

Island 321 Cape Fear Loop $381,860

Oceanview

6404 Ocean Drive West $524,900

Island 305 Spell Drive $189,000

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Soundfront 2106 Emerald Drive $725,000

Island 104 Sea Isle North Drive $650,000

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Island 110 Stuart Avenue $325,000

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Mainland 107 St. Augustine Drive $262,500

Condominium Ocean Reef 10B1 $330,000

Island 306 Shipwreck Lane $674,900

Mainland 319 North Red Maple Court $80,000

Mainland

130 Cedar Point Blvd. $849,000

Condominium Pier Pointe West $323,900 - $330,000

113 Craig Drive $200,000

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301 North Elisa Lane $152,000

Mainland 123 Rolling Hill Drive $315,000

Condominium Queens Court 4204 $235,500

Mainland 304 North Red Maple Court $158,300

Condominium Sound of the Sea 105N $219,500

Mainland 112 Cannon Drive $300,000

Condominium Summer Winds 407 $364,900

610 Atlantic Beach Causeway (252) 726-3105

The #1 Crystal Coast Real Estate Company over the last 15 years

200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle (252) 354-2128

*Based off Cumulative Crystal Coast MLS Data

$495,000 MLS #100097864

$885,000 MLS #100101689

$2,500,000 MLS #100101588

$450,000 MLS #100061588

CLASSIC COASTAL LIVING! 128 Sea Dunes Drive, Emerald Isle Call Ron (252) 622-1505

SOUNDFRONT W/ POOL 4208 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle Call Lorna (252) 241-5536

ULTIMATE OCEANFRONT HOME 5403 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle Call Kitch (252) 241-1382

BACK ON THE MARKET! 5418 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle Call Carolyn (252) 515-4831

$332,000 MLS #100100510

$499,000 MLS #100073816

$378,900 MLS #100102872

$1,200,000 MLS #100099690

1 BLOCK FROM BEACH 10801 Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle Call Ryan (252) 241-4922

FULL DUPLEX- PRICE REDUCED 134 Janell Lane, Emerald Isle Call Lisa (252) 251-2908

NEW LISTING! 7807 Forest Drive, Emerald Isle Call Lorna (252) 241-5536

GREAT RENTAL INCOME 611 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle Call Cathy (252) 622-7500

$560,000 MLS #100040636

$425,000 MLS #100098298

$335,000 MLS #100102456

$399,000 MLS #10902030

LUXURY, SPACIOUS CONDO 1435 Salter Path Road C3, Indian Beach Call Sarah (252) 342-9968

GORGEOUS 2ND FLOOR END UNIT! 1550 Salter Path Road 210, Indian Beach Call Laina (910) 330-5680

SPACIOUS BEACH COTTAGE 122 Loblolly Drive, Pine Knoll Shores Call Mary-Brett (919) 625-4389

GREAT OCEANFRONT CONDO 119 Salter Path Road 101A, Pine Knoll Shores Call Pat (252) 648-7117

$560,000 MLS #100076513

Townhomes & Duplexes Available

$449,000 MLS #100066107

$549,000 MLS #100095779

SOUNDFRONT HOME 1809 E Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach Call The Star Team (252) 727-5656

NEW LUXURY COMMUNITY 2800 W Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach Call Us! (252) 726-3105

GREAT SOUND VIEWS! 104 Coral Bay Court, Atlantic Beach Call Marcia (252) 723-8000

NEW WATERFRONT CONSTRUCTION 912 Avery Street, Morehead City Call Syndie (252) 646-3244

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