Island Review - April 2019 by NCCOAST

Island Vol. 24, No. 4 ▪ Beaufort Wine & Food ▪ New Bern Homes Tour ▪ Publick Day ▪ Earth Day Turns 49 ▪ Whaling Symposium ▪ At the Aquarium ▪ Chamber Connection ▪ Property Watch ▪ Emerald Tidings ▪ Book Bag ▪ Events Calendar ▪ Mayors’ Notes Atlantic Beach Emerald Isle Pine Knoll Shores

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Features

Coasting .................................................................................................................................................................8 Wining & Dining ....................................................................................................................................................14 Museum Hosts Whaling Symposium ....................................................................................................................30 Bikes & Blooms ....................................................................................................................................................46 Wooden Boat Show Takes Over Beaufort ............................................................................................................47 Mile of Hope Comes to the Beach May 10-12 ......................................................................................................56 Does America Need a “Tidyman” Character........................................................................................................58 All Hail Johnny Appleseed ....................................................................................................................................60 Earth Day Turns 49...............................................................................................................................................61 Style at Home: Pantone’s Color of the Year .........................................................................................................62

Departments

Chamber Connection............................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables ...........................................................................................................................................................17 Coastal Currents Events Calendar .......................................................................................................................20 Book Bag ..............................................................................................................................................................29 Bulletin Board .......................................................................................................................................................32 Staying Busy – Emerald Isle.................................................................................................................................32 At the Aquarium ....................................................................................................................................................34 Focus on Fitness ..................................................................................................................................................38 Health & Wellness ................................................................................................................................................39 The Onlooker ........................................................................................................................................................44 Rental Signs .........................................................................................................................................................52 Tourism Barometer ...............................................................................................................................................53 Garden Gate .........................................................................................................................................................63 Crossword Puzzle.................................................................................................................................................66 Property Watch .....................................................................................................................................................68 Horoscopes ..........................................................................................................................................................72 Best Buys .............................................................................................................................................................75 Advertiser Index....................................................................................................................................................77

Townships ATLANTIC BEACH Mayor’s Notes .............................................................................................................................................42 EMERALD ISLE Mayor’s Notes .............................................................................................................................................22 Emerald Tidings ...........................................................................................................................................24 PINE KNOLL SHORES Mayor's Notes..............................................................................................................................................64

Thanks to our Contributors: Eddie Barber, Danielle Bolton, Trace Cooper, Sarah Cutillo, Shannon Kemp, Ken Jones, Tom Kies, Randy Martin, Pam Minnick, NC Coastal Federation, Stewart Pickett, Michelle Powers, Rudi Rudolph, Mike Wagoner & Julia Batten Wax Ad & Editorial Deadline For MAY 2019 Issue: Friday, April 26

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New Bern Home Tour Slated On April 12-13 the New Bern Historical Society invites everyone to celebrate New Bern’s extraordinary heritage and beauty with an exciting new homes tour featuring some of the finest properties in five historic neighborhoods: Downtown, Dryborough, Riverside, DeGraffenried Park and Ghent. Visitors will be invited to tour 18 historic properties over the two days: 15 homes, including two with renovations in progress, one public building and three gardens. Master gardeners will present a special heritage garden demonstration, and food trucks along the route will offer lunch to help guests maximize their tour schedules. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 the day of the tour, and $15 for active duty military, students and those in groups of 10 or larger. They can be purchased online at www.NewBernHistorical.org/ tickets. For more information, call 252-638-8558 or go www. NewBernHistorical.org.

Palace Opens Gardens for Free Visits Tryon Palace gardens will be open for free in conjunction with the New Bern Historical Society’s 2019 Heritage Homes Tour, Friday through Sunday, April 12-14 in historic downtown New Bern. Enjoy a variety of spring blooming plants, including tulips, irises and more, throughout the 16 acres of gardens of Tryon Palace during Garden Lovers’ Weekend. Gardens will be free and open to the public Friday, April 12, from 9am to 6pm; Saturday, April 13, from 9am to 6pm; and Sunday, April 14, from noon to 6pm.

Boating Skills Trainer at Boat Show The Fort Macon Power Squadron has again partnered with the NC Maritime Museum to bring to the 45th Wooden Boat Show our Boating Skills Virtual trainer (BSVT). Museum visitors will have an opportunity to maneuver the Boston Whaler Dauntless 200 on a lake where there are no risks as they approach other boats in meeting, crossing and overtaking situations. During the demonstration, visitors will be guided by LED screens showing the lake and has an actual Mercury outboard throttle, trim controls, and steering wheel that will allow them to approach and “dock” their boat without fear of damaging anything. There is a working tachometer and speedometer to help manage boat speed. There is also a working compass to guide participants around the lake. The LED screens display scenes on the port and starboard going by as well as the dock ahead that the virtual boat is approaching for a landing. The trainer will be available in the museum library from 10am4pm on Friday, May 3 and Saturday May 4 and from 1-4pm on Sunday, May 5.

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 5-6 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 8

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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.

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 25-27. The campground, located at 400 Wetherington Landing Road in Stella on the White Oak River. An array of performers are expected for the event, including the Garrett Newton Band, Hwy 58, Wood Family Tradition, Telluride, Constant Change, Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express, Ted Jones and the Tarheel Boys, Po’ Rambling Boys and more. 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. For more information, visit whiteoakshores. com.

Lookout Road Race is April 27 The annual Lookout Rotary Spring Road Race is scheduled for Saturday, April 27. 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.

Publick Day in Historic Beaufort On Saturday, April 13, the Beaufort Historic Site kicks off the spring season with its annual Publick Day. During the event, the grounds of the historic site on Turner Street transform into an open-air marketplace, reminiscent of colonial court days. Publick Day gave visitors from far and wide an opportunity to come to town to see and be seen, conduct court business, shop, gossip, dine and dance. Beaufort’s Publick Day brings a variety of artisans to the ground of the historic site with wood crafts, handmade jewelry, baskets and pottery among other things. In addition, the Master Gardeners will hold a plant sale just in time for spring (Continued on page 12)

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Living History at Fort Macon People often remember their history classes as boring and dry. Fort Macon State Park will change some of that Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28 with its popular Living History Weekend reenactments. The First NC Volunteers/11th NC Regiment and other reenactment groups will portray troops from the Civil War era from 10am-4pm each day, offering visitors a glimpse back in time. Here, history is more than a lesson in a textbook – it’s a weekend long visual example that one can question and touch and explore first hand. Activities include military drill and weapons demonstrations, as well as firing of some of the large artillery pieces located in the fort. To learn more about this free experience, visit

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Beaufort Wine and Food’s 15th annual signature event is set to take place April 24-28 featuring five days of tastings, seminar, dinners, live and silent auctions and more. Talent from around the world descends on Beaufort as guest chefs are paired up with some of the Crystal Coast’s best restaurants for an unforgettable experience. All in the name of charity! For 15 years, Beaufort Wine & Food has showcased great wineries and winemakers from around the world and pairs them with food prepared by local, regional and visiting chefs in a beautiful and intimate coastal setting along the Crystal Coast. “Beaufort Wine and Food offers something for everyone – whether it’s an intimate wine dinner in an area restaurants or the grand scale of the Vin de Mer Epicurean Village – it’s the perfect venue for a food festival to celebrate the chefs and cuisines of Eastern NC and beyond,” said Lindsay Parker, Beaufort Wine and Food’s executive director. “Our events are special because you get participating chefs and winemakers from all over the world and pair them with the great local talent we have in our area. Add to that the fact that all these events are held in the name of charity and it makes for a truly memorable culinary experience that we hope festival goers will remember a long time.” The festival combines the public’s appreciation for wine and food with its drive to support worthy local organizations and has positioned itself as one of the premier culinary events in the Southeast. The Southeast Tourism Society has named Beaufort Wine & Food a “Top 20 Event in the Southeast” for April. Visiting chefs for this year’s event include: Chef Cedric Fichepain of Le Voltaire in Omaha, Nebraska; Jake Wood of Plates Neighborhood Kitchen in Raleigh; Clark Barlowe of Heirloom in Charlotte; Baptiste Knaven of Provence of Carrboro; Wayne Johnson of Durham’s Johnson Family Barbecue; Amy Tornquist of Watt’s Grocery in Durham; Amy Barnett of The Katharine in Winston-Salem and a host of others. Winemakers visiting Beaufort this year include: Alan Cannon of Rombauer Vineyards; Guy Davis of Davis Family Vineyards; David Merfeld of Merf Winery; Jeff Beckmen of Beckmen Vineyards; Antonio de Heinrich of Banshee Wines; Gretchen Erpenbach of Ferrari Carano Vineyards & Winery; Master Sommelier Max Kast and more. The festival gets an early kick off at 6pm on Saturday, April 13 with its Art Unveiling & Wine Dinner. Held in the NC Maritime Museum’s Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, the event will highlight the signature painting donated to BWF by featured artist Susan Hecht. The painting will be used on promotional material and sold as a limited edition fine art poster during festival week. French Chef Pascal Coulon, a Michelin chef, will partner with chefs from Carteret Community College’s Escoffier program to prepare an unforgettable meal for guests. Proceeds from the event will go toward BWF’s next large scale community project; funding $100,000 of the new, state-of-the-art culinary and hospitality building on the Carteret Community College campus. Dressy casual attire is suggested. General tickets are $100 per person. For more information, email: beaufortwineandfood@gmail. com or call 252-515-0708. 14

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n Saturday, February 23, the Chamber of Commerce gave out its major awards during the Crystal Ball at the Islander Hotel & Resort, Emerald Isle. Millie Chalk, 2018 chairwoman of the Chamber Board of Directors, announced the winners: The first up was the Chamber Ambassador of the Year. The Ambassador’s Club works to stay in touch with chamber members all year-round. This is the chamber’s “business retention team.” Ambassadors volunteer to help the chamber go and grow. This award is given annually to a Chamber Ambassador who goes all out to welcome new businesses and connect with long standing businesses in the community on behalf of the chamber. The award was given to Debbie Fisher of Mary Kay Cosmetics and Office Fusion Solutions. The Cassie Algeo Award for Extraordinary Chamber Leadership goes to a chamber member who has demonstrated outstanding performance through his or her volunteer service to our organization. Lori Tulloch, mortgage loan officer for Sound Bank and chair of the Carteret County Military Affairs Committee since 2016, was recognized this year. Lori has been active with the chamber, volunteering at nearly all of the events, including being indispensable to the annual Reverse Drawing. During the government shutdown when the members of the Coast Guard were without pay, Lori organized a community-wide collection to help buy them gasoline, groceries and to pay bills. Mary Cheatham King was named this year’s winner of The Arnold Murray Small Business Person of the Year Award. This award is presented by the chamber to an individual, or individuals, who have demonstrated exemplary business practices to address quality, customer service, environmental stewardship and social responsibility, as well as demonstrating community leadership and actively contributed to improve the quality of life. A North Carolina native, Mary Cheatham King lives in Morehead City with her husband, Chip, and their two children. She’s committed to this region’s prosperity and growth. Mary Cheatham has been in the real estate business since 2003 and has been winning hearts and awards ever since. She earned the most coveted title of Top Producing Broker just three years into her career and two more times since then. Her loyalty and dedication to her business and her community are astounding. She sets the tone for working with integrity, respect, consideration and collaboration. The Joan Huss Pulley Award for Public Service is a tribute to individuals who make a difference in their communities and organizations, by using their time, talents and compassion to positively impact the lives of others. The honoree should exhibit 16

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the following business values – integrity, stewardship, inclusion, initiative, teamwork and accountability. This award is always given by its sponsor, Duke Energy. This year, it was presented to the Olde Farmers Market. Hurricane Florence left horrible devastation in its wake. Farmers’ crops were flooded, houses were damaged, fishermen were unable to return to the waters for weeks because of the pollution from the runoff and the turbulence. The market gave four free dates to farmers to encourage them to regroup, replant and return. Then, the market cancelled a fundraiser for itself, and instead, fed people at no charge at the market each Saturday through the month of October. Over five weeks, the market fed nearly 3,000 people. The Marlene Anderson Citizen of the Year Award was given to Frank Rush. Frank came to Emerald Isle after serving in roles in Durham, Surf City and Wilmington, before taking a job as the assistant to the county manager for Carteret County. Then, in 2001, 16 years ago, became the town manager for Emerald Isle. Among his accomplishments: maintaining the second lowest General Fund property tax rate among North Carolina’s 21 oceanfront municipalities; securing $33 million of federal and state grants for beneficial capital projects; completed five significant beach nourishment projects ranging in cost from $2 million to $11 million; conceived and implemented a more responsive, high quality, solid waste collection system; developed a 43-acre sound-front nature park with significant grant funding; conceived, financed and constructed new town administration building, police station, EMS station and visitors’ center; and helped guide Emerald Isle through Hurricane Florence and its aftermath. And lastly, as outgoing chair of the Chamber Board of Directors, Millie Chalk was given an award by 2019 Chair, John Hagle, for her outstanding service as chairwoman of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce for 2018.

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1, 8, 15, 22, 29: 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. 1: Flags of Fort Macon. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon to learn about flags of the Confederacy. Details: 252-7263775. 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30: Behind the Scenes - Shark Snack. 2:30-3:30. Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas and labs and get an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck while aquarists feed the sharks. Age 5 and up, $20. Details: 252247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com 2 & 30: Behind the Scenes – Gardens. 2pm. Tryon Palace Gardens Manager Hadley Cheris takes guests on a tour to discover what is popping up in the 16 acres of gardens on site. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for students. Details: www.tryonpalace.org. 3, 10, 17, 24: 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. Thur. 4: Morehead City Noon Rotary Golf Tournament. 2pm. The annual tournament raises money for area nonprofit organizations and the club’s scholarship program. Details: 252-241-8740. 5-6: 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: 252-2413488. Fri. 5: First Friday – Celebrating 60 Years: A Tryon Palace Anniversary. 2-3pm. Research historian Lindy Cummings discusses the efforts to rebuild the palace and the people behind it at the NC History Center. Cost is $6. Details: www.tryonpalace.org. 6, 13, 20, 27: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2pm. 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, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com. Sat. 6: Core Sound Run. This family-friendly 20

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event includes a 10K, 5K and Fun Run on Harkers Island. Prizes awarded in a variety of age groups. Registration ranges from $10 to $30. Details: runtheeast.com. Jamison Ipock Art Opening. 5-7pm. Beaufort artist Jamison Ipock brings her acrylic paintings to the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery at the Beaufort Historic Site. Details: www.beauforthistoricsite.org. Crystal Coast Choral Society Performs. 7:30pm. Catch the spring performance of the Crystal Coast Choral Society at Cape Carteret Presbyterian Church. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are available at crystalcoastchoralsociety.org. Mon. 8: 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. 9: 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. Details: www. tryonpalace.org. Thur. 11: League of Women Voters Earth Day Program. 11:45am. In honor of Earth Day, the League of Women Voters will meet at Southern Salt in Morehead City and Dr. Hans Paerl, professor of marine and environmental sciences at UNC-Chapel Hill will discuss the impacts of a recent rise in tropical cyclones and extreme rain in North Carolina. Lunch is off the menu. 12-14: Spring Garden Lovers’ Weekend. Tryon Palace celebrates spring with free admittance to the palace gardens from 9am-6pm on Friday, 9am-6pm on Saturday and noon to 6pm on Sunday. Details: www. tryonpalace.org. Fri. 12: 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: 252-3546350. 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: 252-5047740 or www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort. com.

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Statewide Star Party. 7pm. Join Fort Macon State Park and the Crystal Coast Stargazers for this state-wide event. Telescopes will be set up so the public can view the heavens and astronomy related activities are planned. Rain date – April 13. Details: 252-726-3775. 12-13: New Bern Heritage Homes Tour. 10am4pm. Homeowners in the historic district open their doors to the public for the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful homes and gardens in New Bern. Details: www.newbernhistorical.org. Heritage Plant Sale. Take a little piece of Tryon Palace home with you to enjoy all year long. The annual plant sale, held during Garden Lovers’ Weekend, offers a wide variety of annuals, heirloom vegetables, perennials, herbs and other favorites. Open from 9am-5pm Friday and Saturday. Details: www.tryonpalace.org. 12-14: Oriental In-Water Boat Show. Sponsored by the Oriental Rotary Club, this annual show features more than 70 vendors 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 11am-4pm on Sunday. Details: orientalboatshow.com. Sat.13: Merry Time for Tots – Boats that Float. 10am. Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the NC Maritime Museum to learn all about boats. Ages 2-5, free. Details: www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort. com, 252-504-7740. Emerald Isle Easter ‘Eggs’treme. 10am. Join the Emerald Isle Bunny at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation for festivities including a cake walk, spoon races, a drawing and more. Hunters should bring their own basket. Prizes will be awarded in each age group for the person finding the bunny’s prize eggs. While no official Easter egg hunt is planned, all children will leave with special treats. Details: 252-354-6350. Easter Egg Hunt. 10am. The City of Havelock holds its annual Easter Egg Hunt at City Park. Hunts are divided into age groups with prizes and special guest appearances. Vera Quartet Perform. 8pm. These young artists from Spain and Cuba entertain at First Presbyterian Church, Morehead City, as part of the annual American Music Festival series. Tickets are $32 each, $15 for students. Details: 252-342-5034. 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: 252728-5225. Cannon Day. Watch a demonstration on

the Civil War cannons at Fort Macon State Park. Firing demonstrations are planned for 10:30 and 11:30am and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm. Details: 252726-3775. 13-14: Introduction to Wooden Boat Building. 9am-4:30pm. In this two-day hands on course, students explore the art of boat 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. Sat. 13: 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. Details: ncseafoodfestival.org. 16 & 23: 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. Details: www.tryonpalace.org. Tue. 16: Shackleford Banks – Horses, Hiking & History. 8:30am. Experience Outer Banks history and wildlife with a guided hike on Shackleford Banks, part of Cape Lookout National Seashore, with the NC Maritime Museum. Under 18 must be accompanied by adult. Cost is $35 per person. Details: 252-504-7740 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Wed. 17: Brown Bag Gam – The History of the Museum. Noon. Pack a lunch and join the staff at the NC Maritime Museum and learn about the history of this popular museum. No reservation required. Details: www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com, 252-5047740. Thur. 18: 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. Sat. 20: BHA Easter Egg Hunt. 11am. Children age 7 and under will enjoy a little Easter fun at the Beaufort Historic Site. Prizes and refreshments follow. Be sure to bring a basket. 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. 24-28: Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend. Wonderful wine and tempting meals are the focal point of this weekend full of wine and food pairings, workshops, dinners and more. Details: 252-515-0708 or beaufortwineandfood.org. 26-27: Bluegrass Festival. The White Oak Shores Camping & RV Resort in Stella host this annual event featuring more than 20 live performances. Food and beverages available. Tickets are $25, $40 for both days. Camping packages available, but not required. Details: whiteoakshores.com.

Fri. 26: 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: 252-354-6350. 27-28: Living History Weekend. 10am-4pm. Reenactors with the 1st NC Volunteers spend the weekend at Fort Macon State Park for a variety of special demonstrations and programs. Visitors can expect musket drills, women’s dress talks, artillery demonstrations, flag discussions and more. A skirmish is planned for 1:30pm each day. Details: 252-726-3775. Sat. 27: Lookout Spring Road Race. 8am. Sponsored by the Lookout Rotary Club, this annual family-friendly event begins and ends at the Train Depot, Morehead City and includes a 1-mile, 5K, 10K and half marathon runs with awards in a variety of categories. Pre-registration is available online. On-site registration begins at 6:30am. Details: www. lookoutrotaryroadrace.com. Crystal Coast Earth Day. 10am-2pm. Local museums and organizations come together at Fort Macon State Park with displays and activities showcasing their conservation efforts. ISLAND REVIEW • April 2019

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hile the green plaid sweater or the green shorts or shirts were the clothing of the day at this year’s 28th St. Patrick’s Day Festival, everyone had a great time. Over 30,000 people strolled through the Emerald Isle Plantation Shopping Center taking in the music of drums and pipes, eating kielbasa sausages, clam strips, bar-b-que sandwiches, funnel cakes, ice cream and corned beef and cabbage. The music and the festivities were just fantastic. Everyone had a wonderful time eating great food, visiting the arts and crafts vendors, and enjoying the rides. Even occurring before spring officially sets in , the festival has now become Emerald Isle’s shoulder season kickoff to the upcoming summer season and many of our property owners use the weekend to de-winterize cottages, to do some early spring cleaning or just peek out and stretch from the winter’s long hibernation. A special thank you to Alesia Sanderson and her staff, Transportation Impact, the Emerald Isle Business Association and all of our sponsors for their work in making this annual festival a success. Signs of the early blooming plants are evident all over town and help ease the aesthetic pain from the vegetation ravages of Hurricane Florence. These flowers give us hope and reassurance of new life. Springtime gives us optimism that better days are upon us. Let us enjoy every day and appreciate OUR beautiful island we call home! Easter themed activities and festivities will take place on Saturday,

April 13 at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation beginning at 10 am. Join the Emerald Isle Easter Bunny for festivities including a bounce house, Easter Basket raffle, Cake Walk, Egg and spoon races and more! Children should bring an Easter basket to collect prizes. Photos with the Easter Bunny will be available. Please note that no official egg hunt will take place but everyone will leave with Easter treats. Everyone is invited and no registration is required. The 5th Bike the Banks will take place on Saturday, May 4. There will be three routes to choose, Route 1: Emerald Isle Ride (10 miles along Multi Use Path) $25 entry fee; Route 2: Fort Macon Ride (50 miles) $40 entry fee; Route 3: Cape Lookout (100 miles) $40 entry fee. Register at www.active.com. If you have questions, please contact mrt@ec.rr.com. The Emerald Isle Garden Club is presenting Bikes and Blooms in conjunction with Bike the Banks. Participating Emerald Isle businesses will decorate store fronts with bicycle themed flower displays leading up to the May 4 event. Vote for your favorite display at the Emerald Isle Welcome Center on May 4 & 5. Coffee with a cop is at 9am on Thursday, April 25 at Ben & Jerry’s. Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation, no agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers in your neighborhood. Enjoy the month of April. It is one of my favorite months on our beautiful island. To me, it signifies the promise of new beginnings and new opportunities. See you around town!

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Town Hall, 7500 Emerald Drive Emerald Isle, NC 28594 252-354-3424 • Fax 252-354-5068 Official Website: www.emeraldisle-nc.org Published Monthly by the town of Emerald Isle for its Residents, Property Owners & Visitors Composed by Randy Martin, Interim Town Manager

I am pleased to report that former Town Manager Frank Rush made the long trip back to visit Emerald Isle recently. This was his first official return since he left office and it was for a good reason. He was recognized by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s annual Crystal Ball event with the Marlene Anderson Citizen of the Year award for his service to the community. The annual event was held for the first time at the Islander Hotel & Resort in Emerald Isle. A number of Emerald Isle officials attended the ticketed event to see Frank receive this well-deserved recognition. Not surprisingly, Frank was gracious in his acceptance comments as he gave all the credit to others for the successes Emerald Isle had during his tenure. Congratulations to a fine public servant who truly made this town a better place! The Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners and staff held a budget work session in February to identify priorities for the remainder of the current fiscal year and planning for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2019-2020 and beyond annual operating and capital budget. There were several initiatives discussed and the board reached a consensus on a number of items that will give management guidance as the staff prepares the proposed budget for further consideration by the board in the weeks ahead. I plan to cover some of these priorities in future publications. The following are updates on specific ongoing major projects and activities Emerald Isle is currently pursuing:

Eastern Emerald Isle Beach Nourishment Project Update

Emerald Isle and its Carteret County and Indian Beach partners were excited to see contractor, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, initiate mobilization in late February for the Post-Florence Phase 1 Beach Nourishment Project. All parties involved in the project are meeting weekly to discuss particulars and to ensure the project is moving forward in a timely manner. With the use of two dredges, the Liberty Island and the much larger Ellis Island, scheduled to arrive in March, the project will move rapidly along the affected beach sections. I am pleased to report that the project schedule continues to anticipate the beach front sand replacement project elements to be complete by April 30. As for the public beach access in the affected area of the Eastern Emerald Isle Nourishment Project, all public access points with structural damages have been addressed to the extent 24

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possible prior to the addition of the sand and are now open. Damaged structures have been removed to the extent necessary to ensure safe public access is available and will be maintained throughout the project. In a few instances, ease of access will remain limited until sand is backfilled to eliminate some challenging elevations, but these specific locations will all be further addressed during and after the project is complete. The town staff is focused on safety and to ensure access is available. Future improvements to some structures damaged by the storm to return the ease of access conditions to pre-hurricane status will be addressed after the 2019 tourist season ends.

Other Public Beach & Sound Access Points

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reopened with few exceptions. Unsafe structures have been repaired or removed, but some locations continue to need additional minor modifications to provide safe access. Citizens should exercise caution at locations where ease of access issues remain. As for sound access points, the town will continue to pursue repairs until these accesses are likewise considered safe.

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NCDOT Spring Litter Sweep – April 13-27

The NC Department of Transportation has announced plans for their annual spring litter sweep. Please help keep North Carolina beautiful by considering your or your groups participation in this coordinated volunteer roadside litter collection effort. Below is a summary of the volunteer safety rules and guidelines to participate in this event. In closing, I again wish to thank citizens and visitors who provide feedback on the topics covered by this publication and responses to other information the town periodically distributes. Specifically, I want to thank all who responded to the recent message encouraging Emerald Isle property owners and tenants to communicate concerns regarding the insurance company requested 30% property insurance rate increase effective October. A number of opinions were submitted to the NC Department of Insurance (NCDOI) in opposition to the requested increase. A public forum was held in Raleigh on Feb. 26 to discuss the requested rate increase. As of this writing, no information has been published or received on the outcome of the hearing. When and if such information is distributed by NCDOI, the Town will share and try to keep citizens informed

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Museum Hosts Whaling Symposium Teaching is one thing, said NC Maritime Museum Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster. But telling a story, that’s what makes learning easier and more engaging. “I’ve been at this 30 years,” Rittmaster said. “I’ve got a whole lot of stories.” Rittmaster is one of speakers scheduled at the 4th annual NC Whales and Whaling Symposium, an event that focuses on the whales found in our coastal waters, historic hunting practices, marine mammal conservation and other related topics. The symposium will be held from 10am-2pm on Friday, April 12 at the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort, 315 Front St. The program is free, and advance registration is not required. “This symposium has been very popular,” Rittmaster said. “I think it’s fun too.” A shared interest in marine mammals led to the symposium’s creation in 2016, according to John Hairr, the museum’s education coordinator, who worked with Rittmaster in developing the museum’s most unique and innovative educational program. Hairr’s focus includes the history of whaling in North Carolina while Rittmaster is drawn to current biology and conservation. “We sort of complement each other,” Hairr said. So it was natural that they would incorporate their combined expertise into the day-long programming. “We just started the symposium to show off some of the cuttingedge marine mammal research being done in the region, as well as communicate about the region’s deep history in whaling and the porpoise fishery,” Hairr explained. The program will feature educators, biologists, environmentalists 30

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and historians giving presentations regarding whales and whaling that are appropriate for all audiences. There will also be displays showcasing marine mammal bones, teeth, baleen, oils and skeletons. “We like putting things in people’s hands when we can,” Rittmaster said. The program starts each year with his presentation. For those who have attended previously, he said he’ll have new photos and new information about some of the 34 species of whales currently found off the coast of North Carolina. “That’s more than any other state in the country,” Rittmaster said. “North Carolina has high diversity.” He’ll also provide an update on the endangered right whale. So far this year, there have been three births reported and it’s still calving season — a welcome change from 2017-2018 when 18 deaths were confirmed and then, in 2018, no births. As part of his presentation, Rittmaster also makes a point of addressing the threats facing marine mammals — such as military sonar activities, seismic testing, marine debris, fishing gear, ship strikes, and other hazards — and what can be done to counter them. “We’ve got a whole lot to lose,” he said. “But there’s something we can do about that. “And the public can be involved.” For more information on the 2019 NC Whales and Whaling Symposium or other programs and events at the NC Maritime Museum, visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com or call 252-5047740.

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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.

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•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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•Drop in Tennis: Mondays from 9-11am, Blue Heron Park •Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon 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: Fri 6-7:30pm, age 15 & under, 7:30-9pm, age 16 & up.

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The Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation offers a variety of fitness classes~ Fees: Members $1/class, non-members $5/class (unless otherwise noted). Mon & Fri 8am - STEP; Mon & Wed 10:30am - Small Group Strength Training; Mon 4:15pm & Wed 5:30pm - POUND; Mon & Tue 5:30pm - TABATA; Tue 8am DANCE FUSION; Tue 9am - BODY SCULPT; Tue 4:15pm - STRONG 30/Strength & Core; Wed 8am – ZUMBA; Wed. 4:15pm - Pilates; Fri 9:15am - H.I.I.T: High Intensity Interval Training; Sat 9am - ADULT S.A.F.E.= Self-Defense, Awareness, Fitness & Empowerment ($5 non-members-$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: Mon 12pm, Tue 10am, Thur 9am, Fri 10:30am •Gentle Yoga: 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.)

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Line Dancing Class. Tuesday Nights @ Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Community Center – 6:45-8pm, $3 person. Learn popular line dances from basic to intermediate, and enjoy all kinds of music from beach music, country music, music from today and music from yesterday! Contact pnpwithlisa@yahoo.com for more details. April 12: Friday Free Flick “Peter Rabbit” 7pm. Movies are family oriented. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. April 13: Easter Eggstreme! 10am. Easter themed activities & festivities will take place at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation. Join the EI Bunny for festivities including a bounce house, Easter basket rafﬂe, cake walk, games and more! Children should bring an Easter basket to collect prizes. Photos with the EI Bunny! Please note that no official egg hunt will take place but everyone will leave with Easter treats! Everyone is invited! No registration is required. April 16: PEP Program. 10-11am. The PEP program, or Police Educating the Public, is a series of one-hour classes in the town board meeting room to increase public awareness and provide education and tips on how you can prevent yourself from becoming vulnerable. Topic: “Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety” April 29-May 3: 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. Registration forms must be turned in between 8am on April 29 and 5pm on May 3. Only one registration form required per family. Registration forms will be available at www.emeraldisle-nc.org beginning April 29. Camp operates from 7:30am until 5:30pm Monday through Friday. The fee for each week of camp is $85. April 25: Coffee with a Cop @ Ben & Jerry’s. 9-10am. Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation! No agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! April 26: American Red Cross Blood Drive. 2-7pm. Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Community Center. Please give! Friday, April 19th - Good Friday, Community Center Closed

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have a strong Bridge to navigate the squadron to another successful year. We will be increasing our civic mission quite a bit, and are looking forward to working with the National Park Service in a variety of areas. We have started our educational classes for members and the public with Advanced Piloting and Engine Maintenance underway now, and will again have an information-filled education program. I hope to see many new faces at our classes. Exciting boating related activities will be planned again this year, and we will continue to strive to be the best boating organization on the Crystal Coast.” Fort Macon Sail and Power Squadron is America’s Boating Club on the Crystal Coast. It is one of 18 local squadrons in North and South Carolina that make up a district of the US Power Squadrons. Learn more at www.abc-cc.org.

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chool administrators have been buzzing around Raleigh, lobbying legislators to roll back the North Carolina public school calendars to the “good old days” when students reported for classes in early August. The hospitality industry is fighting to maintain the uniform start date for public school students. Current law says schools will open on the Monday closest to Aug. 26. Changing North Carolina’s school calendar law won’t make public education better; it will only make it more expensive for citizentaxpayers. It’s pretty simple math. If you compress the summer vacation period, there are fewer days of summer tourism … with less total revenue from tourism coming in to support local businesses. A byproduct of less tourism is fewer tourism-generated tax dollars going into state tax coffers to pay for things like education. It’s basic economics, and the state legislators need a refresher course. Goodness knows, we don’t need a self-inflicted tourism recession in a state that is still recovering from national disasters – namely Hurricanes Florence, Michael and Matthew – that knocked our economy for a loop. The NC Travel Industry Association (NCTIA) is appealing to members of the General Assembly, asking them not to rush to judgment on an assortment of bills that have been introduced to give local school districts the flexibility to bring their students back into the classrooms in early August. This would require some teachers and staff to report in July, well in advance of the mid-point of the summer season. The NCTIA message is poignant: “Protect North Carolina’s most precious tourism natural resource – summer.” The organization adds: “Small business owners, students and families depend on summer months to provide and enjoy affordable vacation opportunities for families. Erosion of the current summer calendar will hurt the state’s tourism economy, which supports 225,200 jobs … and provide less time for what matters most – family.” Another key player in the “educate the legislators” mission is the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA), which

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Wooden Boat Show Takes Over Beaufort Whether you’re a boating enthusiast or prefer to keep your feet on dry land, the 45th annual Wooden Boat Show has activities for you. The show, organized by the NC Maritime Museum, takes over Front Street in downtown Beaufort from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, May 4 and is the longest ongoing wooden boat show in the Southeast. This free event celebrates the art of wooden boat building, the sport of boat racing and the culture and history that surrounds these works of arts. Dozens of handcrafted wooden boats, full size and model, will be on display, polished and shined, for all to see. Paul Fontenoy, museum curator and Wooden Boat Show coordinator, said the show has something to offer everyone, even if you’re not a wooden boat enthusiast. “We pay a lot of attention to making sure the show is not just interesting for wooden boat enthusiasts,” Fontenoy explained. “We have activities for children and opportunities for families to do things together, such as taking a boat ride.” Highlights of the show include: Wooden Boat Kids – Starting at 10am, children will be invited to sand, design and assemble their own wooden boats. If preferred, they can blow wind in their sails while boating on the temporary pond on the museum’s front patio. This craft is very popular and boat supplies often run out early. Free Sailboat Rides – On Thursday and Friday, May 2-3 boat rides will be offered from 1-3pm and on Saturday, May 4, free boat rides in a traditional wooden boat will be offered from 1-4pm. Donations are accepted. Traditional Sailboat Races – Watch the races on Taylors Creek. At

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All activities take place at the Recreation Center (830 Main St Ext) in Swansboro, unless otherwise noted. The Recreation Center’s hours are: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm, Sat, 8am-12pm, closed Sunday. Call (910) 326-2600 for more info. Be sure to visit our website at swansboro.recdesk.com to register for events.

Adult Programs Weight Watchers: Tue 5:30-7:30pm Onslow County Senior Services Nutrition Site: Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm

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● Teacher Workday Camp: Feb. 18, 7:30am-5:30pm ● After School Program Grades K-5: Mon-Fri, after school until 5:30pm

Fitness Pickleball Recreational Adult Coed League. Monday and Thursday, 9-10am and 5-6 pm, Saturday 9-10 am. If you are interested in Pickleball here is your chance to come out and get involved. This is an ongoing, casual league perfect for any age or ability. Paddles and balls supplied.

Special Events and Information April 2: Essential Oils 101: Spring Cleaning. 6-7pm. Try spring cleaning with essential oils! Come learn which oils are the best for different tasks! April 4: Backyard Homesteading Drop In. 6-8pm. Join us for a Backyard Homesteading Series with Coastal Acres Farms. Learn everything from what and when to put in the soil, to hens, fermentation, rain collection, pest control, compost, small animal husbandry and more. Each class will run for one to two hours depending on the subject. Guests will have a chance to ask questions after. April 7: Van Trip: Damn Yankees. 1-7pm. Join us for a trip to the theater. Swansboro Parks and Recreation will be providing transportation and tickets to Thalian Association’s: Damn Yankees. Registration closes April 1. April 13: Touch a Truck. 10am-2pm. The Swansboro Parks and Recreation Department will host its 6th annual Touch a Truck event at Swansboro Municipal Park (830 Main St Ext.). This event provides a unique opportunity for those young (and young at heart) to explore, climb, touch, learn what the trucks do, how they work, and how they benefit our community. This is your chance to climb in, take a seat behind the steering wheel and imagine being the driver of a fire engine, ambulance, bobcat, and many, many more! Bring out the entire family for a day of fun and hands on vehicle exploration. We will have TapSnap on site for photos! April 15: Fellowship Night: Volunteering. 6:30-7:30pm. This program welcomes adults of all abilities to come together for a fun evening with a rotating theme or activity scheduled every month. Geared toward adults with special needs. Held monthly. April 16: Light Therapy Informational Session. 6-7pm. Come find out more about what InLight can do for you. For more information on light therapy check out rockingthelights.com.

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April 22: Pirate Pancake Dinner. 5 -7pm. Join us as we set sail on a sea of syrup! We will be hosting a pancake banquet with all the fixings and lots of fun. Come out for the fun, food, and activities that will delight buccaneers big and small. April 26-27: Kayak Fishing Clinic. Join us for a two-part kayak fishing lesson and trip. Friday we will be at the Recreation Center in the classroom learning basic kayak fishing skills like knot tying, bait, times and tides and more. Saturday, get ready to enjoy a guided fishing tour leaving from Pogie’s. Pogie’s will provide all the supplies that you need to bring home the big one! Note that you can bring your own kayak or use one of theirs.

Creating Perfect Colored Eggs Beautifully colored Easter eggs are a beloved holiday tradition. In many cultures, eggs represent new life, fertility and rebirth. For Christians, the Easter egg is symbolic of the resurrection, or the eternal life, of Jesus Christ. The practice of coloring eggs and offering them as decorative items is embraced during both secular and religious Easter celebrations. Many fond memories and traditions are tied to Easter egg coloring, and some people may have their preferential kits or practices to achieve beautiful eggs. But embracing some new tips and tricks can produce beautiful eggs and make this beloved tradition even more fun. Begin with firm, hard-boiled eggs. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Then use a large spoon to gently lower the eggs into the water. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and boil for just about 12 minutes. Transfer the eggs to a bowl with ice cold water and let them cool. Allow the eggs to cool completely before coloring. Lay out newspaper or an old tablecloth to soak up any spills.

Spills are inevitable, so don’t let them spoil the fun. In addition, empty egg cartons make ideal drying racks, so do not discard them. Make patterns or other designs on the eggs. Use a white crayon to draw on the egg directly. The dye will not stick to the wax. Or use string, rubber bands, tape, stickers, or other items to create your pattern. Dip the egg and then remove the materials afterward to reveal the design. Swirl a few drops of food coloring into shaving cream on a flat surface. Roll the eggs into the mixture, let dry, and then gently clean to remove the excess shaving cream. The result is a marbled effect. Recognize that you don’t have to “dye” eggs at all. Use a sponge to dab on a design. Strips of tissue paper can be adhered to the egg with glue or shellac. Children may enjoy submerging the egg in glue and then coating it in glitter. The potential to create creative Easter eggs is limitless. Embracing new strategies can set this year’s eggs apart.

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Mile of Hope comes to the beach May 10-12 This year’s Mile of Hope Children’s Cancer Event at the Crystal Coast (May 10-12) promises to be a “celebration to give thanks to the community,” according to the volunteer leadership team. The Mile of Hope Foundation was the “charity of choice” of this year’s Carteret County Penguin Plunge event, which took place on Jan. 1, raising $9,300 in funds for the foundation. The big check was presented to Mile of Hope on Feb. 6. More than 700 people took the plunge on New Year’s Day 2019, when a high temperature reading of a balmy 70 degrees was recorded at the Atlantic Beach circle, site of the annual dip into the ocean. Including the spectators, the crowd easily topped 1,000 people. In contrast, the plungers encountered brutally cold conditions in 2018, when the feels-like temperature was 16 degrees, due to a bitter wind. The $9,300 in total gifts is not a Penguin Plunge record, but it is close, board members said. Ed Moore, representing the Mile of Hope board, expressed his sincere gratitude for the overwhelming support shown by the citizens of Carteret County. “We thank the Penguin Plunge organization for believing in the Mile of Hope and our mission, which is to ‘bring sunshine, joy and optimism into the lives of young cancer patients and their families.’” “Every year since 1991, the Mile of Hope has been bringing these special children and their families to the Crystal Coast to experience a weekend that provides an escape from the medical procedures and hospital visits they face back home,” Moore said. “Our volunteers provide a fun-filled weekend, packed with activities and entertainment. “From sand castle building to local events and tours, the Mile of Hope is an unforgettable Mothers’ Day weekend for everyone involved. The kids and adults always seem to love the pirates best,” Moore said. “The generous donation from the Penguin Plunge provides us with the opportunity to reach out to include even more families this year, and it assures a bright future for Mile of Hope.” The pediatric oncology patients selected are undergoing cancer treatment at children’s hospitals affiliated with Duke University in Durham, ECU in Greenville and the UNC-Chapel Hill. “Usually, we have about 125 people as our guests, when you count up the young cancer patients, their parents and their siblings as well as the health care providers,” Moore said. Sally Moore (Ed’s wife) said: “Cancer can occur in people of all ages – our kids range from age 1 through the teenage years. For some families, this will be their first time to see the ocean.” “It takes a team of about 50 volunteers to orchestrate the Mile of Hope weekend,” she said.” “We do it because we get such joy from meeting these courageous families and seeing them relax, get happy and have a magical time at the beach. It is a bonding experience for the families, as they gain support from one another and take comfort in knowing that they are not alone in their battles with cancer.” 56

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Ed Moore said: “Building sand castles on the beach has always been part of the group’s itinerary, and in the beginning, the vision was to create a ‘mile of sand castles as an expression of hope.’ That did not prove to be logistically possible, but the Mile of Hope name stuck and is now a brand.” A Mile of Hope informational pamphlet includes a quotation of one parent’s comparison of sand castles and her child’s fight for cancer: “The walls keep falling down around you. You build them back up time after time. You hit a snag and you falter a little. But you go on never giving up hope. For there are miles and miles of hope.” Weekend accommodations for the cancer families are provided by the Atlantis Lodge and Hampton Inn & Suites of Atlantic Beach, both located in Pine Knoll Shores. “It’s so convenient to have all our people situated close together,” Ed Moore said. “We have a big pizza party with the pirates on the first night, with face painting, T-shirt making and family banner decorating. “Saturday’s schedule includes beach time, building sand castles along with the professional sand sculpting team of Sandy Feat, searching for the lost pirate’s treasure chest and kite flying. We should be on the beach at the Atlantis Lodge for most of the morning,” he said. “Locals and visitors are welcome to come out to view the sand castles, interact with the families and joust with the pirates. “The rest of the day will include more pirate high jinks, a boat tour that may encounter an attack by a real pirate ship, a big barbeque cookout and an opportunity to play miniature golf as well as ride go-carts and bumper boats,” he said. Sunday’s schedule includes activities at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. “The grand finale is fond farewells and hugs all around … to ensure the memories are stored forever,” Sally Moore said. “There are so many people in Carteret County to thank,” she added. “The business community here, civic groups and regular folks have really embraced Mile of Hope.” The Moores reside in Raleigh but are second home owners in Atlantic Beach. The Mile of Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization. To learn more, go to www.mileofhope.org. Mike Wagoner

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Does America Need a 'Tidyman' Character? March is a good month to focus on putting an end, once and for all, to pollution, wouldn’t you say, ol’ chap? Indeed, replied Bear Gryllis, a contemporary British icon, who is leading the charge across the pond to “stop the devastation being caused by littering. Too many beauty spots are now scarred by rubbish,” he attests. Gryllis, an adventurer and television producer, recently wrote an essay for The Daily Mail, a tabloid published in London, to endorse and enlist support for the Great British Spring Clean, scheduled for March 22-April 23. The event is sanctioned by the ongoing “Keep Britain Tidy” antilitter movement. The familiar green ambassador, “Tidyman,” has undergone a makeover. He is now both animated, life-size and “out and about” mingling with the populace. British television journalist Kirstie Allsopp said Tidyman “symbolizes the action we should all be doing – putting our rubbish in a bin” … to make Britain “a cleaner, more attractive place. I am delighted to have had the opportunity to give him a hug!” (Inquiring minds want to know … is Gryllis available for hugging as well? The official response: “Mum’s the word.”) Gryllis’ celebrity status is enhanced by his designation as “Chief Scout of the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories,” the top honor awarded by the British Boy Scouts Association. Growing up in the 1980s on the Isle of Wight in the English Channel south of the big island, Edward Michael Gryllis said his father would take him on adventures to climb the cliffs around the coast. “I have strong memories of it being such a beautiful place – but I also remember the litter that people would leave behind. As a child, it made me sad that people would want to ruin the island like this.” “I’ve always felt strongly against littering. We were brought up to be respectful, whether it’s to your friends, family or the environment. Those things mattered much more to my parents than good school reports. Luckily!” Gryllis shared: “Now that I’ve got a family of my own (three sons aged 10, 12 and 15), I’m even more conscious of the need to be vigilant about recycling, picking up litter and trying to set a good example. Kids always learn more by looking at how we live than by what we say.” “Making solid laws about single-use plastic is going to be key to all our futures. It just needs politicians to be bold, stand up and do the right thing.” For his television projects, Gryllis said his team “does its best 58

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to ensure litter-clearing is non-negotiable on all our film shoots – wherever we are in the world. We’ve got a new survival-adventure race show, “Eco-Challenge” (out on Amazon next year), and the competitors will be under strict rules to carry all their rubbish with them.” “We’ve made this aspect a crucial part of the race, so each team has to think laterally to respect Mother Nature and leave the terrain exactly as they found it. I like the phrase: ‘Leave only footprints and take only memories.’” Gryllis also wrote: “We all need to think of ourselves as stewards and custodians of this earth, to look after it and nurture it for the future. I am painfully aware that we have finite natural resources and ever-growing environmental threats – most of which, like plastic, have been caused by us. I have seen first-hand the devastation that’s caused by plastic littering.” “Great swathes of it wash up every day on the remote island beaches near Panama where we film the Channel 4 survival series, and I’ve stumbled across items of discarded plastic in some of the most remote and unlikely places, from the icy shores of Greenland to the Namibian Skeleton Coast (along the Atlantic Ocean in southern Africa). Even these areas of wild beauty are becoming scarred.” “It is heartbreaking to witness close-up the harm that is being caused to sea birds and mammals,” he wrote. He complimented the British Scouting organization for helping build awareness and to put kids’ boots on the ground to form British litter brigades. Allison Ogden-Newton, the brains behind the “Tidyman” character and the organization’s president, said: “Litter blights our streets, parks and beaches and costs us millions of pounds to clear up every year. Keep Britain Tidy has been here since 1954 to inspire people to eliminate litter now and for future generations.” “But this is about more than simply getting people to pick up litter,” she stated. “We aim to change behavior permanently by spotlighting the problem daily and offering creative solutions.” Most historians agree that America’s “Litterbug” originated in a 1931 novel by author and highway beautification advocate Alice Rush McKeon of Maryland. Perhaps in 2019, the little old litterbug image needs an overhaul, similar to Tidyman. Who is best positioned to lead our “national bug” to the “fountain of youth” before the plastic avalanche swallows it up? Never underestimate the power of Scouting in the U.S.A. Mike Wagoner

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Johnny Appleseed The national observance of Arbor Day is April 22. It’s a tribute to Johnny Appleseed, who is believed to have been America’s first serious arborist and nurseryman. Contrary to popular belief, Johnny Appleseed is not a “tall tale.” He was the real deal – born as John Chapman in Leominster, Mass., in 1774. Beginning in the early 1800s, Chapman came through the Ohio wilderness to meticulously plant his seeds to grow apple orchards. He had a business plan. “Frontier law allowed people to lay claim to land through development of a permanent homestead. Such a claim could be made by planting 50 apple trees,” noted Kristy Puchko, who researched this subject for Mental Floss.com. She said Chapman planted swaths of seeds to begin each orchard. Then, he would file his claim to get the deed to the property. Once the land had grown bountiful, Chapman would sell his land to settlers,” Puchko stated. (Call him Johnny Appleshrewd.) “Chapman’s apples were called ‘spitters’ – named for what you’d likely do if you took a bite of one. But this extreme tartness made them ideal for making hard cider and applejack. This was a far more valuable crop than edible apples,” she concluded. One of those early cider mills was established in 1897 in Orrville, Ohio, by farmer Jerome Monroe Smucker, who was the founder of J.M. Smucker Company. Tree-huggers found an original Johnny Appleseed tree on the Algeo family farm near Nova, Ohio, about 40 miles away from Orrville. The tree was planted sometime in the 1830s, the family said. During the Prohibition years (1920-33), the US Federal Bureau of the Investigation (FBI) authorized the harvesting of the apple trees throughout the land to crimp off the production of hard cider. Somehow, some of the trees around Nova were spared. Was it divine intervention? Chapman was a religious missionary for Swedish philosopher and scientist Emanuel Swedenborg. Chapman was known to be an occasional guest of the Algeo family. (Could the Algeo tree have been shielded from the FBI?) You bet.

Arbor Day Roots Date Back to 1872 in Nebraska

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owners of The Monroe Journal and Michigan Inquirer newspaper, taught him the newspaper business. Arriving in the Nebraska Territory, J. Sterling and wife, Caroline Joy, purchased 160 acres in Nebraska City on the west bank of the Missouri River, about 45 miles south of Omaha. Morton became the editor of the local newspaper, the Nebraska City News. Morton served briefly in the Nebraska Territorial House of Representatives (1855-56). He was appointed Secretary of Nebraska Territory by President James Buchanan in 1858, and also served two as Acting Governor. (Nebraska became the 37th state to join the union in 1867.) Morton used his newspaper to “spread agricultural information and his enthusiasm for trees to a receptive audience. His fellow pioneers missed their trees and needed them for windbreaks, fuel, building materials and shade from the hot prairie sun.” The historical records of the Arbor Day Foundation indicate that Morton wrote and spoke about environmental stewardship and the interrelatedness of life. He encouraged everyone to set aside a specific day to plant trees.” “In 1872, the Nebraska Board of Agriculture accepted a resolution by J. Sterling Morton “to set aside one day to plant trees, both forest and fruit.” More than one million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day in 1872, and Arbor Day would come to be observed annually on April 22, Morton’s birthday. Morton said, “Arbor Day is not like other holidays. Each of those reposes on the past, while Arbor Day proposes for the future.” “Each generation takes the Earth as trustees,” he wrote. “We ought to bequeath to posterity as many forests and orchards as we have exhausted and consumed.” President Grover Cleveland selected Morton as his Secretary of Agriculture during his second term in office (1893-97). Morton is credited with helping change that department into a coordinated service to farmers, and for helping Cleveland in expanding national forest reservations. More than 21 million acres of national forestlands were added during Cleveland’s final four years in office, and the president signed the first legislation to protect wildlife on government lands. Mike Wagoner

Earth Day Turns 49 The observance of the first Earth Day – April 22, 1970 – marked the birth of the “modern environmental movement.” The 49-year anniversary of Earth Day in 2019, brings back memories of the ballad that became the original Earth Day anthem in 1970 – “Bridge over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel. Written by Paul Simon, the recording was a solo by Art Garfunkel. At the time, war raged in Vietnam, and college students nationwide overwhelmingly opposed U.S. involvement. Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, the founder of Earth Day, saw a political opportunity to channel “the energy of the anti-war protest movement and put environmental concerns on the front page,” according to the archivist at Earth Day Network (EDN), now a global operation. Sen. Nelson’s grand plan focused on a “national teach-in on the environment” ramp up public “consciousness about air and water pollution.” Sen. Nelson was a Democrat, so in order to gain bipartisan support, he selected Rep. Pete McCloskey Jr., a Republican from California, to serve as Earth Day co-chair. April 22 was selected as the date, with full knowledge that April 22 was Arbor Day. Zach Fitzner, a contributing writer for Earth.com, said Sen. Nelson saw advantages in aligning with Arbor Day to gain more exposure and credibility. In response, “more that 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate in 1970 for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies,” boasted EDN. “By the end of that year, the first Earth Day had led to the creation of the US Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts.”

Kassidy Jackson, a senior at Winona (Minn.) State University, is hopeful that Arbor Day and Earth Day retain their respective identities. She writes: “First off, let’s makes sure we know the difference between the Arbor Day and Earth Day. Arbor Day’s purpose is to plant more trees in the community, while Earth Day’s purpose is to pay attention to the condition the environment is in and what we can do to help it.” “Arbor Day actually came way before Earth Day, but it eventually lost in popularity as Earth Day become more and more popular.” Jackson said, “Winona State feels strongly about celebrating both of these days that improve the environment.” The Arbor Day focal point is the university’s Landscape Arboretum, a 125-acre site that serves as a “living laboratory and classroom.” Children will be taught how to plant trees properly, the science behind trees and why they matter. An important point for this year’s celebration is informing people why selecting trees that support pollinators will benefit the environment. “Trees Supporting Bees (and their friends)!” Over 125 acres of campus and nearby forested bluffs constitute the newly designated Landscape Arboretum at Winona State University that has been established for the purpose of supporting public enjoyment, education, recreation and scientific study. An important educational tool for WSU’s educational mission, the arboretum will become an asset for student and faculty research as well as for education within the region Kassidy is a public relations major, advertising minor and dance minor graduating in 2019 from Rosemount, Minn. Mike Wagoner

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Celebrating Living Coral, Pantone’s Color of the Year “You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” These brilliant words by Mark Twain kicked off a Pantone color seminar that Mary Carol Garrity and I attended at Atlanta Market in January. Mary Carol looked over at me, raised her eyebrows and smiled. We were off to a good start! We are amazed by color. It helps us regulate our feelings. It can shape our perceptions. One of my favorite things about Nell Hill’s is I get to watch people welcome color and texture into their homes. It can mean the difference between a stark clinical space and a warm inviting one. Color is everywhere. It’s embedded in every new design. But how we choose to use it is our true superpower! In this increasingly digital world we are bombarded with color on our phones, televisions and computer screens. It is easier than ever to feel disconnected to the colors we see in real life. I see a nationwide pull to all-white-everything in our decor and in our kitchens. (For the record _ my kitchen cabinets are currently white.) While I do appreciate the aesthetic, I believe magical things happen when we celebrate with sumptuous colors inside our homes. The Pantone color of the year, Living Coral, is enchanting and complex. It was chosen by the Pantone Color Institute for its duality, and for its ability to live both digitally and in the real world. Thankfully so! It’s the perfect color to help us shake off the cold dreariness of our Midwestern winters! Living Coral is bold and vibrant enough to stand on its own, but soft enough to work as an accent color in the right space. The color coral is near and dear to my heart. When asked “Why now?” for the Living Coral selection during the seminar, the answer was simple. I never would have thought of it on my own: connection! Living Coral evokes a connection with the natural world. (Cue a lightbulb moment for this girl!) Mary Carol and I looked at each other and giggled. I’m glad it wasn’t obvious to her either. Like fish connected to coral reefs around them, Living Coral is our invitation to reconnect with the real world once again and enjoy the breathtaking colors in nature! To use Living Coral in a room, I like to pair it with deep green hues and organic shapes and finishes. It works equally well with luxe finishes like gold, silver and oxidized metals. Want to bring it to center stage? Pair it with light muted tones like powder blue or warm taupe. Mary Carol and I left the color seminar feeling refreshed and invigorated. Was it because we could now rest our tired feet after a long day at market? Or was it the new energy of Living Coral? If I have to guess, it was a little bit of both. You can expect to see coral pop up in home furnishings and decor stores across the country. You can also expect to welcome Living Coral into your wardrobe, and even into your tech! What’s old is new again as retro colors like Living Coral get a modern update across the board. Adapted from nellhills.com. Katie Laughridge is the owner of Kansas City interior design destination Nell Hill’s. For more information, contact Katie at Katie@nellhills.com. Katie Laughridge Tribune News Service 62

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ompacted soil can result from any number of activities, including walking on a lawn. When soil on a lawn is compacted, grass roots might not receive the water, oxygen and nutrients they need to grow in strong. The can lead to weak lawns that are vulnerable to various issues. However, homeowners need not avoid their lawns to prevent soil compaction. Rather, learning to recognize signs of soil compaction and paying special attention to heavily trafficked areas of the yard can help homeowners identify the problem early and address it before grass begins to suffer. Cooperative Extension, which is supported by the United States Department of Agriculture and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, notes that the following are some sign potential indicators of compacted soil. Hard soil: Soil that is difficult, if not impossible, to penetrate with a shovel is likely compacted. Even healthy soil is sometimes resistant to penetration, but if homeowners put some muscle into their efforts to penetrate the soil and still can’t do so, then the soil is compacted.

Standing water: Water standing on top of soil for a long time is doing so because the soil is likely so compacted that the water, which roots need to thrive, cannot get through. Excessive water runoff: Runoff occurs when watering lawns. But if nearly all of the water intended for the lawn and the soil beneath it is seemingly being diverted away from the grass, then that means the water cannot get through to the soil or that so little is getting through that the lawn’s health is in jeopardy. Loss of vegetation or poor plant growth: Compacted soil prevents water, nutrients and oxygen from accessing the root zone. As a result, plants, including trees, are vulnerable to disease and even death. Surface crust: Surface crust, which blocks oxygen and water from penetrating the soil and tends to inflict areas like footpaths and playgrounds due to heavy foot traffic, contributes to runoff and soil erosion. Compacted soil is relatively simple to fix. But when untreated, compacted soil can threaten lawns, plants and other vegetation.

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s we move into the month of April it seems this winter will not be one to remember (with my fingers crossed). Winter started out very nice, maybe a little chilly but nothing to speak of weather wise. On Saturday, Feb. 23, we had our quarterly Dinner with the Mayor in Raleigh at Mia Francesca. We had about 40 people come and it was a fun event. I appreciate all the involvement we received with everyone. We had some newcomers and some that have come to a few of these in the past. I also want to thank the town staff for putting all of this together. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have our next dinner in April on a Friday evening. Location to be announced. Last year at this time I was raving about our new LED streetlights at our crosswalks. Out town manger worked with Carteret-Craven Cooperative to get those in. They sure make those crossings better at night. We have been working with NC Department of Transportation on our crosswalk safety signage and we will have the first new pedestrian activated flashing signs (RRFBs) put in before the summer season gets here. My goal is to have all three of our currently marked crosswalks this year. I am hoping we can move to a position of being smarter with our street lights. We have some LEDs, and others are not, and we have some that light a spot in the woods. The older â&#x20AC;&#x153;dimâ&#x20AC;? streetlights on the short arms donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to help much. Residents can have a light put in your yard or by your driveway.

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ATLANTIC BEACH

Flybridge Lane, $172,500.

Christopher and Kirby Masters to Trudy Bear Properties, LLC, 602 W. Fort Macon Road #142, $61,500.

Ronald Lovings to Brice Barefoot, 108 Anglers Way, $190,000.

110 West Drive, LLC to HTR Coastal Properties, LLC, 110B West Drive, $93,000.

Marlene Green to Chester and Sheila Glazewski, 119 Wild Magnolia Drive, $193,500.

Steven Ross to Hunter and Courtney Steed, 121 Old Causeway Road #2, $110,000.

James Simpson to Robin Key, 228 Rutledge Ave., $205,000.

Steven and Elizabeth Upchurch and Sonja and Tom Turpin to James Walters, 2008 E. fort Macon Road #17, $150,000. Mary Snotherly to Byron Mitchell, 100 Dunes Ave #D, $150,000. Mary Jane and Robert Price, Jr. to Yarbrough Financial Services, Inc., 2106 E. Fort Macon Road #207, $240,000. Eleanor Jackson to Daniel Moore, 2111 W. Fort Macon Road #104, $250,000. Georgiana Vazquez, Joseph Walker and Kenneth and Joan Walker to Mike Angel, 305 Caswell St., $283,500. 2800 WFM, Inc. to Shane and Annetta Hymel, 2800 W. Fort Macon Road, $419,500.

BEAUFORT

Kennth Williams to Rodolph and Sharon King, 111 Charles St., $70,000. Kenneth and Deanna Willis to R&L of Beaufort, LLC, 374 Highway 101, $80,000. Ronald Long and Rachel Long, Keith and Clara Long, Janet and William Guthrie, Carolton Long and James and Laura Long to Dustin Garner, 3171 Merrimon Road, $86,000. James Piner to Alton Cuthrell and Kimberly Carl, 604 68

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Lennar Carolinas, LLC to Pamela Lewis, 129 Whimbrel Way, $225,000. Guy and Kathleen Robert to Elizabeth Henderson and Diana Cowan, 410 Tradd St., $235,000.

Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during February 2019*

Susan Sanders to Kirk and Lynda Dickie, 1013 Front St. #105 plus boat slip, $590,000.

Pearl Thomas to Christopher Roy, 9201 Coast Guard Road #F-301, $123,000.

Deborah and John Moore, III, Samuel Way, Jr., Brady and Shirley Way, and Susan and John Way, Jr. to Nelson and Patricia Owens, 513 Front St., $600,000.

West End Partnership, LLC to M and S of Carteret, LLC, 10526 Coast Guard Road, $140,000.

Nelson and Patricia Owens to Isaac and Laura Adams, 211 Turner St. $799,000. George Hachmeister and Karen Skarda to Ted & Todd Boatyard, LLC, 464 Old Causeway Road, $900,000.

CAPE CARTERET

Jane Clare to Phyllis Williams, 304 Winding Woods Way, $250,000.

John and Carrie Badeaux to Beverly and Samuel King, II, 132 Quailwood Circle, $155,000.

Thomas and Charlanda Shepard to Charles Hoffman and Esther Bonardi, 106 Sunshine Court, $251,500.

Frances Cline to Susan and Albert Barrows, 926 Highway 58, $185,000.

Lennar Carolinas, LLC to Jesse and Evelyn Hester, Lot 78, Beau Coast, $257,000. Donna and John Gaskill, Jr. to Linda and William Mullin, Jr., 174 Windy Point Road, $268,500. Lennar Carolinas, LLC to Jarrod and Amanda Penland, 209 Shearwater Lane, $280,000. Streamline Developers, LLC to Bradley and Robin Connell, 228 Taylorwood Drive, $337,000. Lennar Carolinas, LLC to David and Anita Waff, 201 Gray Duck Drive, $355,000. Lennar Carolinas, LLC to John and Mary Lou Skinner, 127 Gray Duck Drive, $387,000. Lennar Carolinas, LLC to Ryan Schmidt and Elizabeth Hubbard, 426 Great Egret Way, $397,500.

CEDAR POINT

Bernard and Doreen Tandy to Eric and Teresa McClenny, 414 Ocean Spray Drive, $115,000. Larry and Melinda Styers and Jan and Jerry Thompson to Elizabeth and Norman Lee, III, 269 Hidden Bay Drive, $175,000. Holland Farm Development, LLC to Joseph and Melissa Savag, 112 Meadowbrook Court, $249,000. Junius Rose, Jr. to George Griswold, Jr., 147 Waterway Drive, $320,000. Robert and Karen Branan to William and Henrietta Bickett, 110 Intracoastal Court, $340,000.

EMERALD ISLE

Diane and John Austin, Jr. to Brenda Underhill, 401 Emerald Plantation Road, $97,000.

Floyd and Katherine Campen to Pearly Whites and Waves, LLC, 8914-B&C Reed Drive, $200,000. Muriel Handmaker to Erin and Mark Richardson, 9429 Ocean Drive, $209,000. Roy Parker to Sara Hillbeck, 417 Emerald Circle, $255,000. Doris Tharpe to Rex Lilly, 116 Myrtle Drive, $260,000. William and Julia Berry to Joseph and Laurie Kalt, 7217 Archers Creek Drive, $270,000. Rupe Gill to Robert Betz and Mary Louise Wittmer, 103 Page Place, $321,000. Randall Guttery to Steven and Linda Johnston, 411 Emerald Plantation Road, $345,000. Paul Ivey to Sharon Dixon and Jacqueline Brooks, 7330 Sound Drive, $390,000. Andrew Dudley to Joey and Aubrey Humphrey, 205 E. Park Drive, $395,000. Otho and Julia Saunders to Terrilyn and Edmund Connolly, III, 206 Sandiddler East, $420,000. Carolyn Bishop to Bristol and Erika Reynolds, 107 Lobster Lane, $424,000. Marie and Edwin Messick, Jr. to Drew and Patricia Shearer and Charles and Sheri Laughinghouse, 9425 E. Ocean Drive, $602,000. Francis and Ruth Gillis to (Continued on page 70)

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Angela Boyd, 7008 Ocean Drive, $700,000.

INDIAN BEACH

Robert Gaddy, Jr., Suzanne Gaddy and Christopher and Nancy Gaddy to Ernest Shackelford, Jr., Cynthia Everhart, Ernest Shackelford, III, Pamela Nance, Sue Padjen and David Shackelford, 1701 Salter Path Road #302, $265,000. Keith and Lori Diebold to Douglas and Lori Marshall, 801 Salter Path Road #303, $312,000.

MOREHEAD CITY

MGM, Inc. to David and Alaina Gambardella, 3603 White Drive, $39,000. Frank Holloman, George Bell and Ella Holloman to Jonathan Philips, 1307 Fisher St., $45,000.

Cedarwood Village, $185,000. Freddy and Sandra Schulz to David and Kimberly Kusel, 1104 Cedarwood Village, $188,000. Michael and Cheryl Cartledge to Howard Sanders, Jr., 104 Cedarwood Village, $193,000. Danene and Kevin Eidson and Stephanie Eidson to Tommy and Sara Ramirez, 804 Cedarwood Village, $194,000. Henry Reynolds to John Smith, 119 Lake Ave. #205, $230,000. Kevin and Lori Snyder to Todd Fasking and Zachary Fasking, 821 Lord Granville Drive, $235,000. CJO Holdings, LLC to Crippled Crab, LLC, 705 Arendell St., $235,000.

Michael and Elizabeth Pagano to Rose Dunn, 4513 Country Club Road #102-F, $100,000.

Donna Schlagel and Cynthia and David Gance to Connie Bradshaw, 113 Cottage Row, $245,000.

Colon Wall to LMN Properties, LLC, 2900 Myrtle St., $110,000.

Thomas and Glenda Anthony to Psalm 127 Partners, LLC, 4908 Arendell Street Ext., $250,000.

Mary Ruth Adams to James Simpson, 3018 Fairway Road, $135,000. Lisa and Roy Wimmer, Carl and Debra Wimmer, Keith Wimmer and Greta and James Ayers to Michael Putnam, 3207 Old Gate Road, $142,000.

Sharon and Andrew Hall to Thomas Lilly, 303 Lord Granville Drive, $252,000. John Pavone, III to James and Ginny Upchurch, 3532 White Drive, $254,000.

Thomas Willis and Guerry Stirling-Willis to Sherrie and Vincent Ferraro, 2505 Bradford St., $150,000.

Board of Home Missions and Evangelism of Original Free Will Baptists of the English General Baptist to Unitarian Coastal Fellowship, 2900 Bridges St., $270,000.

Patrick and Laura Conneely to Camille Gardner and Charlie Hancock, 3107 Arendell St., $162,000.

Valerie and John Nelson, III and David Nelson to Ralph and Louise Johnson, 5124 Holly Lane, $280,000.

Reagan and Thomas Bonnette, III and Charles Bonnette to Hugh Parker, Jr. and Jessica Camilo, 1001

Wiley and Catherine Pittman to David and Stacy Mae Goodwin, 4425 Arendell St. #104, $280,000.

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George Layno to Jan Pittman, 311 Arendell St. #401, $310,000.

Wayne and Cheryl Scott, 226 Cedar Lane, $74,000.

Jennifer Nebe to Daniel and Stephanie Fiust, 1816 Olde Farm Road, $310,000.

Robert and Joan Polston to Carl and Deena Radde, 176 Bogue Forest Drive, $100,000.

Jane Edwards to Alfred and Katherine McCulloch, 106 Dunstan Lane, $315,000.

Thelma Odham to Nathan and Jeanette Rhodes, 111 Croatan Drive, $110,000.

Karl and Gladys Stimpson to Robert Weede, 4425 Arendell St. #707, $341,000.

Lesa and Paul Lang to Jimmie and Donna Mann, 171 Pelican Drive, $110,000.

David Brumley to Terrie and Henry Hutaff, Jr., 5131 Webb St., $375,000.

Bryan Marheine to Bonnie Bisesi, 296 White Oak Drive, $132,000.

DML, LLC to First United Methodist Church, Inc., 912 Arendell St., $380,000.

Shelly and Robert Gorman, Jr. to Lesa and Paul Lang, Jr., 119 Creek Line Drive, $133,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Jason and Sharon Yeomans, 1819 Olde Farm Road, $387,000.

Carol Pinaha to Ryan and Shannon Griffin, 144 Bayberry Road, $134,000.

Joseph and Susan Syah to Brandon and Elizabeth Riley, 203 Coventry Road, $380,000.

Jonathan Burger and Kelly Whitman to Mark and Marcy Lewis, 1607 New Bern St, $142,500.

BBCS Developers, LLC to Julie Cates, 1601 Arendell St., $414,000.

WSLD Bogue Watch VI, LLC to James and Mary Keel, 634 Fishermans Point, $150,000.

Michael and Sylvia Conger to Garlan and Vanessa Bailey, 3208 Evans St, $450,000.

Randy and Deborah Willis to Timothy and Katherine Long, 1220 Roberts Road, $150,000.

Dennis and Leslie Marquardt to Edward and Rachael Cozart, 205 Lands End Road, $675,000. Sam-Man Developments, LLC to Cook Out Morehead City, Inc., 4127 Arendell St., $850,000.

NEWPORT

David and Barbara Kobs to Lisa Kennedy, 111 Pilots Court, $52,000. Judith Westbrook to Donna and Frederick Hardison, Jr., 115 Buena Vista Drive, $67,500. Andrea and Alan Lee to James and Marian Jones and

Sheryl and David Vanderberg to Steven Adams, 102 Suzanne Circle, $160,000. Richard Thorne to Robert and Teresa Thompson, 451 Nine Foot Road, $250,000. Marshel Patterson, III to Jonathan Burger and Kelly Whitman, 508 Davidson Drive, $300,000. David and Stacy Goodwin to Patricia and William Davenport, Jr., 176 Guthrie Drive, $305,000. Murdoch & Associates, Inc. to Kimberly and William Hill, III, 139 Cumberland St., $340,000.

James and Shanna Strickland to Douglas Ridley, 405 Coastal View Court, $340,000. JC Jackson Homes, LLC to Caleb and Jessica Guelich, 502 Buoy Court, $351,000. Streamline Developers, LLC to Lester and Ruth Croom, 206 Bogue Harbor Court, $352,500. Rains Mill Road, LLC to Todd and Marianne Gallaher, 270 Live Oak Road, $360,000. Streamline Developers, LLC to Brian and Jennifer Lynn, 202 Bogue Harbor Court, $362,000. Gregory and Kathy Turney to Mark Hammel and Lela Wilson-Hammel, 134 Marsh Harbour Drive, $475,000. Connie Bradshaw to Teresa Williams, 307 Brook Lane, $546,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Bobby and Dana Mangum, 804 Cannonsgate Drive, $680,000.

Joan Somlo, John Cho, Jane Cho and Josephine Prasad to Paul McDonald, 535 Salter Path Road #3, $345,000.

First Choice Properties & Developing, Inc. to James Henderson, 221 White Oak Bluff, $288,500.

HP Carteret to Newport Health Holdings, LLC, 5.86 acres on Market Street, $4,600,000.

Rebecca and Luther Yaun, Jr. to Margaret Thomas, 56 Coral Drive, $425,000.

SWANSBORO

PINE KNOLL SHORES Steven and Janet Price to Paul and Anna Frongello, 650 Salter Path Road #317, $155,000

Kimberly and William Cummings to Cynthia Smith, 331 Salter Path Road #P4, $271,000. Elizabeth Peele to Gary and Brenda Farmer, 103 Pecan Court, $325,000. Mark Petterson and Lynne Petterson to Rebecca and Luther Yaun, Jr., 566 Coral Drive #6, $340,000.

Joseph and Kristen Furtner to Kirk and Barbara Dominick, 119 Willow Road, $611,000. John and Sylvia Brodman to Gail Blanton, 107 Pinewood Circle, $1,150,000. Bogue Banks Country Club, Inc. to PKS CC, LLC, 152 Oakleaf Drive, $1,200,000.

STELLA

WJH, LC to Michael and Brittany Kulhanek, 221 Stella Bridgeway Drive, $201,000.

William Lyon to Don and Joan Snyder, 120 Silver Creek Landing, $49,500. *Publisher’s Note: This data is provided as public information available to all county residents. Island Review accepts no liability for errors or omissions and has endeavored to be as accurate as possible. Price given indicates the number of tax stamps purchased at deed filing (representing $2 for $1,000 of sales price, in $500 increments) and as such, may not exactly reflect the true purchase price.

WJH, LLC to Leander and David Willis, 304 Stella Bridgeway, $210,000.

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APRIL ARIES (March 21-April 20) Something positive will come from your efforts at work, Aries. It’s just what you need to rev up your energy levels and fire through the last of the projects that have been on your list. Curiosity is a useful tool. Keep a handle on it this month. Do not go delving into situations that do not involve you, or you could end up in trouble. Take a few tentative steps forward first before diving wholeheartedly into a situation. It is a good idea to test the waters on any big project before fully submerging. You may realize a long-term goal. The sense of accomplishment can inspire you to try new things and set new ones.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21) Encouragement will come from an unlikely place. This may be someone who you thought wasn’t on your side, but really is. This realization may be a shock. Taurus, if a person’s boastfulness is causing concern, you may need to speak up or simply avoid that person for the time being. He or she may just be blowing off steam. Don’t abandon caring for yourself if your to-do list is a mile long. Figure out a way to devote some attention to yourself and reap the rewards. It can be challenging to balance private and public life. Make a concerted effort to be open, but don’t overshare information, either. Work with others, if necessary.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Some unusual possibilities for the future are coming your way, Gemini. Make an effort to be receptive, or they could pass you by before you know it. Save yourself a lot of frustration and accept the way things are right now. Focus on the positives in your life and count your many blessings. A new outlook can help you overcome a problem that’s puzzled you. Shift your perception for a bit, or even embrace some distractions to clear your mind. You want to have momentum, but something trips you up and slows you down considerably. You have to find a work-around if you want to be happy.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Cancer, you will often find that success comes not just from professional matters and connections, but by how you present yourself. Appearances have an impact. The universe has an important lesson to teach you. It involves giving up a little bit of control so you can benefit in unknown ways. This is challenging, but worth it. Powerful connections seem to be turning up in all you do lately. These influential people can help you in your career or personal life if you play the right hand. Older, unresolved issues may bubble up and grab at your attention. Seek out close companions who may be able to guide you through. 72

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LEO (July 23-August 23) A sense of play may come over you this month and put you in a creative mood, Leo. You may find that a few artsy projects will get all sorts of ideas flowing. Think twice before you commit to any projects or confirm appointments with others. You have to have all of the details worked out in advance before you can proceed. Don’t apologize for putting yourself first when necessary. People will respect you more when you set clear boundaries and are forthcoming in your interactions. Consistency at work starts to shine through in your career status and progress at the company. Competition seems to fall away, and you take a leadership role.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) Sagittarius, when you focus your efforts, time seems to dissipate and chores vanish. This month you may find yourself blasting through tasks one by one. You have set goals and your feet are firmly planted on the ground. These are assets that will serve you well, and others will soon look to you for inspiration. Without an efficient system in place, you may seem like you’re spinning in too many directions. You might need to outsource some work. Try your best to breeze through interruptions at work. Your projects are all on schedule, and you want to keep them going forward.

Far-reaching ideas are on your mind. You aren’t sure which path you want to take just yet. It can be fun to experiment with experiences outside of your comfort zone. If relationship issues are confusing you, it might be the right time to distance yourself and go it alone for a little while. This will help you get your bearings. Honesty is one of your foremost qualities. Others appreciate this and will look to you for guidance. Express your thoughts while keeping others in mind. Showcase your talents to people unfamiliar with what you can do. This renewed enthusiasm may inspire you and others going forward.

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LIBRA (September 23-October 23)

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18)

If you have been feeling stressed out or unimpressed with a relationship, you may need to infuse a little extra energy into the mix. Try a different approach if you want to see results, Capricorn. Doing the same thing over and over again hasn’t worked for you thus far as it pertains to your relationship. The truth shall set you free. It could take a while to get to the heart of the matter, but all of your effort will prove well worth it in the long run. Your attention may be drawn to the material things in your life right now. It is OK to focus on the niceties surrounding you once in a while.

Growing comfortable expressing your feelings has you reaching out for new friends and relationships, Libra. You never know who you might meet when you open yourself up. Reach out to your to friends and ask them for advice on your current situation. They know you well enough and may have some important insight. It’s only been a few months but you are on track to meet long-term goals. Keep up the good work and don’t be surprised when others notice and acknowledge your progress. The longer you let your needs go unaddressed, the more the pressure and stress will mount. Find a way to put yourself first.

Aquarius, your tongue may be extra sharp at the beginning of the month, so be careful in how you talk to the ones you love. Exercise caution around people at work as well. Take the scenic route if you are going on a trip. Getting sidetracked is the goal this time around, and you can wander off to parts unknown. Try new things and embrace activities even if it means going out of your comfort zone. It can be scary to break out of routine, but you’ll be glad once you do. Make some changes at home so that living spaces reflect your personality and desire for comfort and coziness. It can make for more harmonious living.

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PISCES (February 19-March 20)

Lately your identity seems to be shaped by the company you keep. That means your colleagues, friends or family are playing a key role in influencing your behavior. Your creativity is easily channeled and you are bound to surround yourself with others who are eager to brainstorm ideas. This can prove beneficial. Everyone wants a piece of you, Scorpio. You might feel like you’re getting pulled in a million different directions. Embrace this, but make sure you don’t get swept away. Your sense of security and routine is put to the test with a new visitor to your household. This visitor may

If you are single, this is the perfect time to get out with friends as much as possible, Pisces. If you are in a relationship, prioritize date nights. Support a friend who needs a strong shoulder to lean on. This person isn’t likely to ask for help, so reach out. But don’t forget about yourself – find a way to unwind when you can. A hectic schedule is just about to clear up, and you have earned some much-needed rest and relaxation. You may be at a loss for words because distractions keep pulling you in different directions. Stay the course the best you can.

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Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control: Morehead City, 252-726-1781, New Bern, 252-636-2345, 800763-0378 or cleggs.com for an office nearest you. Locally owned & operated by NCSU grad, former president of NC Pest Control Assoc. Servicing homes & businesses all over NC since 1960, free termite inspections. Coastal Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252-222-0707, crystalcoastawnings.com. See all your options for hurricane protection, stationary & retractable awnings. 9-5, M-F, weekends by appt. Custom awnings, Bahamas, Colonials, etc. Sales and service – our employees have a combined 40 years of experience. 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. 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, repiping, water heaters (tanks and tankless), fixture replacement, additions, winterizations and more. RP2 certified with 24-hour emergency service available. Rid-A-Pest, Inc.: 4320 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-240-2266, serving Eastern North Carolina since 1972. Locally owned by Lee Smith, a NC State University graduate in entomology. Free estimates by phone or on-site at your location. Voted area’s highest customer satisfaction among pest management companies. Hours: M-F 8am5pm. Weekends by appointment. Visit www. ridapest.com. Southeastern Elevator: Located in Morehead City, Southeastern Elevator’s motto says it all, “First in safety, quality and service” when it comes to residential elevators in a variety of sizes and models. Visit southeasternhomeelevators.com or call 252725-1235 for a quote today. Southern Glass & Mirror: 1047 W. Corbett Ave. (Hwy 24), Swansboro, 252-354-1223, 910325-1050, 24-hr. emergency service 910326-5283. 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, 252-7268181. 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

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 252-648-8329 or visit www. guthrieinteriors.com. McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-2473175, mcqueensinteriors.com. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom of unique contemporary, traditional & coastal furnishings. Complete professional design services to make your home truly oneof-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, 252838-0201 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 (Continued on page 76) ISLAND REVIEW • April 2019

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(Continued from page 75) and accessories. Now selling Grill Dome Kamado Grills and Bull Grills. NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: 252-2474003, 866-294-3477, ncaquariums.com. Facility includes 32-ft. waterfall, 50,000 gallon Queen Anne’s Revenge display, mountain trout pool, jellyfish gallery, river otter exhibit, 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit with 3 observation windows. Open daily. 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: 252354-9000, cell: 252-646-5551. Full service, low cost residential sales. Located in Emerald Isle, serving Emerald Isle and the coastal mainland. Among the top producers 4 years running! Call today and put our system to work for you! Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-726-8800, 800-849-1888, alwilliamsproperties.com. From sound to sea & beyond. We can serve your coastal real estate needs. Open 6 days/week, by appointment on Sunday. Atlantic Beach Realty: 513 Atlantic Beach Causeway & Dunescape Villas, Atlantic Beach, 800-786-7368. Your source for vacation rentals and sales since 1990. Family owned and operated Visit www.atlanticbeachrealty.net. Bluewater Builders: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 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; Atlantic Beach 252-726-3105; 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 76

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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 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 800-8222121, 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 252-354-3635 or email codhomeservices@ ymail.com. Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-3044060, 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, 252-3543315, private owner’s line 800-354-2859, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. With over 50 years in property management, maximizing the rental income on your investment property is our #1 priority. Call for a complimentary, confidential property management analysis. Future Homes: 1075 Freedom Way, Hwy 24, Hubert (8 miles west of Swansboro), 910577-6400. Licensed general contractor with master craftsmen, modular technology, fast construction, display models. Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: 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), 252241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@kw.com. Visit fergusonoconorrealty.com. Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-354-2128, 252-241-1382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail.com. Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer. Call me for all of your real estate needs. Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800-611-7705, 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, Realty World First Coast specializes in coastal real estate along the Crystal Coast. The right agent makes all the difference. Find yours by calling 252-247-0077 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, 800-5537873, 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.

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. 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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Edgewater Linen...................................................... 49 Emerald Isle Books.................................................. 29 Emerald Isle Homeowner Services......................... 28 Emerald Isle Insurance............................................ 27 Emerald Isle Realty Sales....................................... 79 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals..................... 40 Future Homes.......................................................... 49 Gaulden & Associates............................................. 42 Great Windows........................................................ 64 Guthrie Interiors....................................................... 18 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall............................ 77 The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores................................... 63 Island Essentials...................................................... 35 John Hackney Agency............................................. 13 Katrina Marshall....................................................... 18 Landmark Homes.................................................... 50 Landmark Sothebys International............................ 23 Liftavator.................................................................. 48 Lighthouse Boutique................................................ 64 McQueen’s Interiors................................................ 10 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ......................... 50 Nowell & Company.................................................. 57 Petal Pushers.......................................................... 29 Pipeline Plumbing.................................................... 36 Pruitt Health............................................................. 15 Realty World First Coast...................................... 5, 25 Realty World Selling Team...................................... 54 Rid-A-Pest............................................................... 73 Royal Coat............................................................... 18 Sandi’s Beachwear.................................................. 15 Sea Classics............................................................ 74 So & Sew................................................................. 31 Southeastern Elevator....................................... 41, 67

Southern Glass & Mirror.......................................... 53 Spinnaker’s Reach............................................ 22, 73 The Star Team......................................................... 78 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt............................... 51 Sun-Surf Realty Sales............................................. 37 Teacher’s Pet........................................................... 19 Tideline Lawn Care.................................................. 59 Top if Off Boutique................................................... 59 Town of Emerald Isle............................................... 24 Unlimited Electrical Solutions.................................. 29 William’s Floor Coverings........................................ 34 William’s Hardware.................................................. 55 Windows & More..................................................... 45 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care............. 25

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