Island Review, December 2014

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December 2014

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Monthly News Magazine for Bogue Banks Property Owners & Residents

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

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

The Island Review will not knowingly accept advertising judged to be misleading or in violation of the law. All parties advertised herein are subject to the Fair Housing Act and the claims represented are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. Though every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all advertising and copy contained herein, the publisher may not be held responsible for typographical errors. NCCOAST reserves the right to refuse any advertising or editorial deemed inappropriate. Articles contained herein remain the sole responsibility of the writer.

The Island Review, NCCOAST and any employees, agents or representatives of same, may not be held responsible for any actions or consequences derived as a result of following advice or instructions contained herein. As always, consult your attorney or accountant for relevant tax, investment and/or legal information. Entire contents, ad and graphic design copyright 2014 by NCCOAST. Reproduction without the publisher’s permission is prohibited.

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53 News Coasting.........................................................................................................................................................8 Coastal Currents...........................................................................................................................................18 Bulletin Board...............................................................................................................................................30 Property Watch.............................................................................................................................................40

Features Book Bag......................................................................................................................................................12 Rental Signs.................................................................................................................................................14 Holiday Events..............................................................................................................................................32 Make Safety a Holiday Tradition...................................................................................................................34 Gift Ideas for the Host...................................................................................................................................35 Organizing Christmas...................................................................................................................................36 At the Aquarium............................................................................................................................................38 Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages.........................................................................................................49 Sales Tax Update.........................................................................................................................................50

Departments County Perspective......................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables...................................................................................................................................................17 Chamber Connection....................................................................................................................................20 Tourism Barometer.......................................................................................................................................42 Best Buys.....................................................................................................................................................51 The Divot......................................................................................................................................................53 Advertiser Index............................................................................................................................................53

Townships

ATLANTIC BEACH Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................44 EMERALD ISLE Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................22 Emerald Tidings............................................................................................................................................24 Staying Busy.................................................................................................................................................30 PINE KNOLL SHORES Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................46 Club News....................................................................................................................................................48

Thanks to our Contributors:

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Chowder, Cheer & Art A FULL RANGE of holiday plans are already in full gear for downtown Morehead City complete with a Christmas Artwalk, tree lighting, a synthetic ice skating rink, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus and the popular Chowder and Cheer Crawl, lighted flotilla and Christmas Parade.

Art lovers can kick off their holiday celebration from 4-8pm on Friday, Dec. 5 with the annual Morehead City Christmas Artwalk that includes downtown Morehead City galleries as well as participating businesses and restaurants. Carteret Contemporary Art, Gallery Arendell, BluSail Gallery, Carolina Artist Gallery, Arts & Things, Wine and Design and Art Studio 500 are leading this year’s event. There will be “pop-up’ galleries at the Train Depot, 1001 Arendell St. and 728 Arendell St. In addition, the Carteret Community Theater will host free 15 minute Christmas performances.

Guests are invited to participate in a special cell phone photo contest. Winners will be posted on Facebook and receive special prizes and gift certificates. A trolley, the Mullet Line from The Boathouse at Front Street Village, will ferry art aficionados to participating locations around downtown Morehead City.

Each downtown location will offer special demonstrations, promotions and refreshments. The Artwalk map can be picked up at any of the participating galleries and businesses.

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Claus will be on hand to welcome guests of all ages.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, the annual Chowder and Cheer Crawl takes place from 1-5pm with more than 18 restaurants participating. Vote for your favorite chowder, soup, chili or gumbo. In addition to downtown eateries, restaurants that aren’t located right in the downtown district will be serving samples at participating shops and art galleries. Tickets are $20 per person and will be available in advance by calling the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association at 252-808-0440.

At 4:30pm on Saturday, Dec. 6, join Santa and Mrs. Claus at Jaycee Park for Christmas carols by DJ Raymond Rigsbee. Then at 5:30 pm, the colorful Christmas Flotilla will cruise down the Morehead waterfront in a delightful holiday tradition.

For more information, tickets and entry forms, visit www. downtownmoreheadcity.com.

Arts Forum Welcomes Mary Jo Vitale Soprano Mary Jo Vitale will be performing at the Elks Lodge, 400 Miller Farm Road, Morehead City at 7:30pm on Thursday, Dec. 11. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at www.carteretartsforum.com or at the door. Youth and college students with a valid college ID may purchase tickets for only $5.

Vitale began formal voice training at the age of 15 and won numerous local and state vocal competitions before studying opera and vocal performance at the University of South Florida with a full scholarship. She subsequently graduated Summa Cum Laude from Palm Beach Atlantic University and performed with the Pinellas Opera Company.

Vitale was first soprano for three years with Disney World’s Voices of Liberty at Epcot Center in Orlando, Fla. For the past five years, she entertains regularly at the Villages and the Ocala area of Florida where she performs light opera and Broadway favorites.

“No matter if you’re singing an old song or a new one, you have to stay true to the integrity of the music,” Vitale said in an interview with the Villages-News.com. “There’s so much music today I don’t like. I think the older songs have stayed popular for a reason- because it’s great music. I think it’s special for audiences to see younger people singing these songs. It makes the songs come alive again and brings back memories.”

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Celebrating the heritage and craftsmanship of the region, Down East is host to two events kicking off the month of December. The 27th annual Core Sound Decoy Festival and Waterfowl Weekend are the perfect events to learn more about the rural region of Carteret County and check out the local artisans.

There is no shortage of talent, food or excitement at the Decoy Festival, held at the island’s only school, Harkers Island Elementary. The festival runs from 9am-5pm on Saturday, Dec. 6 and from 10am-4pm on Sunday, Dec. 7.

The event features silent and live auctions, raffle tickets, competitions and the reason for the event, about 100 vendors and exhibitors. Youth day will be held on Sunday and all youth will receive free entry and can enjoy door prizes, kids decoy painting and competitions, archery and youth loon calling contests. The annual festival is sponsored by the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild and more information can be found on its website at www.decoyguild. com.

At the end of the island, the fun continues with Waterfowl Weekend at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center. The museum opens its doors for two days of demonstrations, including boat building, decoy carving, quilting and retriever demonstrations, live music, storytelling, artists and exhibitors, educational displays and programs, competitions and Core Sound seafood. For more information about Waterfowl Weekend, call 252-728-1500.

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The Beaufort Historical Association hosts its seventh Christmas Candlelight Tour from 5-8pm on Saturday, Dec. 13. The tour showcases Beaufort’s holiday hospitality and provides a rare glimpse into private historic homes, several inns, bed & breakfasts and churches, all elegantly decorated for the season.

Stops on the tour this year include the Front Street Inn, Beaufort Inn, Ann Street Inn, the Inlet Inn and the Beaufort Historic Site’s Josiah Bell House circa 1825, which will all be festively outfitted for the season. Churches include One Harbor Church on Turner Street as well as Ann Street United Methodist Church complete. The private houses featured on this year’s tour include the Jesse Piver House, circa 1825, home of Pat Baker; the former “In the Spirit” Christmas Shop, now the home of Michele Love; the Roland L. Davis House, circa 1920, home of Paula Stancil; the

newly restored home of Eileen Thompson on Marsh Street; and the home of Cindy Carter on Live Oak Street. And back by popular demand, Christmas atop Everest – an 80’ San Lorenzo motor yacht – will be an interesting way to round out the tour.

These private homes represent a wide variety of Beaufort’s unique architectural styles from different periods of the town’s history. The creativity and imagination used to decorate theses residences is a real testament to the gracious hosts opening their homes for this holiday event.

The fragrant greenery, dazzling ornaments, colorful candles, glittering tinsel and elaborate trees are sure to bring forth everyone’s holiday spirit.

“We can’t begin to thank these homeowners enough for the time and energy they put into decorating their homes, and then allowing the many visitors to enjoy this special tour,” said Executive Director Patricia Suggs. “It’s a great event for Beaufort as it showcases the small town feel that recently garnered Beaufort another accolade as one of ‘America’s Favorite Towns’ according to Travel & Leisure Magazine.”

Guests will have the opportunity to stroll through candlelit streets or join the carolers aboard the BHA’s 1967 English double-decker bus for a free ride to their destinations. Maps of the tour and information on the homes will be available at the Beaufort Historic Site’s Welcome Center at 130 Turner St. In addition, the Beaufort Historic Site and buildings will be open to guests, all decorated for Christmas, from 2 to 4pm.

An ongoing raffle and silent auction will also be taking place at the Visitors Center, where guests can place bids on a wide variety of items, thanks to the generosity of our Carteret County businesses.

After the tour, head to the Carteret County Library in Beaufort for a special Christmas Concert performed by The Vivaldi Project Trio. The concert, sponsored by the American Music Festival, begins at 8pm Christmas Candlelight Tour tickets are $12; tickets to the

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For more information or to purchase tickets, call 252-7285225, stop by the Beaufort Historical Association Welcome Center at 130 Turner St., or visit www.beauforthistoricsite. org.

Counting Down to the New Year The Crystal Coast Countdown brings neighbors and families together to ring in the new year through nearly a week’s worth of special programs and events. The celebration spans multiple venues throughout the county, including Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Beaufort, Pine Knoll Shores and Newport, with indoor and outdoor, daytime and evening events featuring a lineup of musicians, storytellers, scavenger hunts, dance groups, tours, artists and more.

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Certainly the untimely death of Stonewall Jackson is one of the most tragic in the history of warfare as the general was shot by one of his own men by accident. Gwynne recounts the days it took for pneumonia to finally end the life of the larger than life soldier, and the journey of his body back home by train. The author compares Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death to that of Lincoln as both men died at â&#x20AC;&#x153;the height of their power and achievements.â&#x20AC;?

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Winter Gatherings SOON WE WILL begin decorating our homes for the holidays in preparation for feast days with family and friends. Many of our vacation rental homes will be booked for the large, extended families that have learned that beach cottages make fabulous choices for multi-generational gatherings.

Many of our homeowners have learned the joy of leaving behind the holiday debris at their own home by driving to the beach the day after Christmas to the peace and serenity of long walks by the sea.

When you make these winter sojourns to your island home, these are the months to do your planning for making wise design decisions to keep your vacation rental a highly marketable property for the coming high season. Each of us has that special friend who has the gift of excellent taste, but is discerning about how to be a frugal shopper as well. Or, if you work with an interior designer at home, you should invest in their professional help to bring their talents to creating a comfortable yet aesthetically pleasing beach home for your family, too. Invite that talented friend or interior designer to accompany you on your next visit to your cottage or condo and let them look at your island décor with a fresh eye and a new perspective. Even if you, too, have been graced with the gift of discerning taste, we all become just a wee bit blind to when our familiar surroundings have passed from shabby chic to just plain shabby.

Like gardeners wistfully looking through seed catalogs and planning their spring and summer gardens, vacation rental homeowners should be dreaming of a fresh new décor for their beach homes by thumbing through catalogs from Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware and even LL Bean. Stores like these have done much to improve our national standards for what comprises a thoughtfully decorated home. Using the soothing earth tones and neutrals espoused by this new design aesthetic, you can create a look that is all your own without resorting to kitschy, “too beachy” clichés that you will soon tire of. Use these sources as starting points, but then you can always shop locally for your final choices. Now you will know what timeless design classics you are looking for to complete your look.

Your vacation rental guests consider the beaches of the Crystal Coast to be a place of almost magical, spiritual beauty in the solace of where sand and sea and sky intersect. They work very, very hard to afford this most special vacation week of the year and create enchanting memories for each generation. Let’s consider it our privilege and our mission to make sure the interior view of your beach home is just as spectacularly and serenely beautiful as those island vistas! Winter gatherings … dreaming of lovely summer days to come.

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Homeowners Await Decision on Insurance Rate Hearing THE STATE INSURANCE Commissioner said his ruling on the proposed homeowners’ insurance rate increase is expected to be released in late December-early January.

Commissioner Wayne Goodwin opened the public hearing in Raleigh on Oct. 20 with the expectation that proceedings could last for four weeks. When Goodwin closes the hearing, he has 45 days from that date to issue his decision on the rate hike.

The North Carolina Rate Bureau, which represents the insurance companies, has filed for a 25.6 percent average rate increase.

(Most of Carteret County, however, is targeted for a 35 percent increase.)

Local government officials and business leaders from Carteret County journeyed to Raleigh to attend the first day of the hearing.

Opening comments by Marvin M. (Mickey) Spivey, Jr., an attorney with Young, Moore and Henderson, P.A., of Raleigh, representing the Rate Bureau, asserted that “homeowners’ insurance rates here in North Carolina are simply not adequate.

The filing … seeks to remedy that problem, at least in part.”

“The Rate Bureau’s filing shows you that the full indicated increase needed for homeowners’ insurance rates is 40.6 percent.

However, the Rate Bureau is not asking for all of that at this time.”

Spivey said: “Here in North Carolina, the most significant peril in terms of potential losses that is covered in the homeowners’ policy is hurricanes. This rate filing uses the most advanced hurricane modeling available to measure the hurricane losses to which companies writing homeowners’ insurance coverage in North

Carolina are exposed.”

He took a swipe at the NC Dept. of Insurance (NCDOI) experts who are testifying on behalf of the people of the state. “The department witnesses have no experience in hurricane modeling, and none of them is an expert in that field,” Spivey said. “They arbitrarily alter or reject the results of the model to make them conform to the rate levels they recommend…”

NCDOI contends that actuarial data should be factored in. The hurricane models are just that, models.

Sherri L. Hubbard of NCDOI testified that “the requested rate increase is an overstatement – somewhere in the range of $867 million to $912 million.”

This includes contingency factors that NCDOI believes are excessive. “Basically, a large portion of the indicated rates is going to pay for things not related to the actual losses and expenses incurred by the insurance companies,” she said.

Hubbard said NCDOI witnesses oppose the rate increase on the grounds that it is neither warranted nor justified.

She said premiums should actually be decreased by 11.7 to 13.6 percent. However, the insurance commissioner cannot order a decrease in rate.

Speaking to Commissioner Goodwin, she said: “By statute, if an increase is not warranted, you may order a no-change, or 0 percent rate change, and that is what the department is recommending in this case.”

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1, 8, 15: Story Time & Pre-K Play. 910am. Parents and tots 5 and under enjoy open play in the Blue Heron Park gymnasium, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

Mon. 1: Flags of the Confederacy. 10am.

Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon to learn about flags of the Confederacy.

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Tues. 2: Nature Trek with Hammocks Beach State Park. 5:30pm. Hammocks Beach State Park Rangers are coming to Swansboro Parks and Recreation to offer a Nature Trek Series. Topics include nature hikes, ocean studies, camping safety, sea mammals and much more. Ages 6-12, free class, Swansboro Parks and Recreation Center. Details: 910-326-2600.

4, 11, 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.

Thur. 4: Brown Bag Gam – Boatbuilding Past and Present. Noon-1pm. Spend your lunch hour with the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, and Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly for a discussion about boat building, from native American dugout canoes to modern fiberglass sport boats.

Free. Details: 252-728-7317, www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

6-7: Core Sound Decoy Festival. 9am5pm, Saturday and 10am-4pm, Sunday. The 26th annual Core Sound Decoy Festival, held at Harkers Island Elementary School, will feature silent and live auctions, approximately 100 vendors and exhibitors, raffle tickets to win prizes and several competitions for adults and youth. Details: 252-8388818.

Waterfowl Weekend. 9am-5pm, Saturday and 10am-4pm, Sunday.

The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center opens its doors for two days of demonstrations, local music, decoy carvers and exhibitors, educational exhibits, competitions, arts and crafts and plenty of food. Details: 252-728-1500.

6, 13, 20, 27: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-thescenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck.

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8, 15: Succulent Seafood. 2-4pm on select Mondays. Visit the area’s top eateries to find out how expert chefs choose, prepare and serve fresh local seafood with a flourish. Sessions of this NC Aquarium program include a test taste. The program will be held at the White Oak Bistro in Swansboro on Dec. 8 and Crab’s Claw, Atlantic Beach, on Dec. 15. Age 12 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncacquariums. com.

Mon. 8: Bird Hike. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon and take a leisurely hike to identify birds native to the area. For Macon has an amazing mix of shore birds and songbirds, and there is always something new to see.

Details: 252-726-3775.

Wed. 10: Merry Time for Tots – Fish Printing. 10-11am. Preschoolers ages 2-5 and their caregivers can try their hands at Gyotaku, or fish painting.

Learn about the different fish in North Carolina waters and create art to take home. Free. Details: 252-728-7317, www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Whales of the North Carolina Coast.

7pm. Targeted for oil or food, whales around the world have struggled for existence. Learn about the whales found along North Carolina’s coastline and the challenges they face today with the NC Maritime Museum.

Free. Details: 252-728-7317, www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Thur. 11: Mary Jo Vitale Performs.

7:30pm. Opera, Broadway, ballads and bawdy, Mary Jo Vitale performs at the Coral Bay Club, Atlantic Beach, thanks to the Carteret Arts Forum. Individual tickets are $35, season tickets are $150. Details: 252-247-9414.

Brown Bag Gam – Loss of the Tug Marjorie McAllister. Noon-1pm. Spend your lunch hour with the NC Maritime Museum and Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly as he discusses the loss and salvage of tug Marjorie McAllister. Free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Emerald Isle Supper Club. 6:30pm. The Supper Club will meet for a potluck holiday buffet in the town hall meeting room. Guests are asked to bring a dish to share as well as a wrapped gift to donate to Toys for Tots. All Emerald Isle residents and their guests are welcome to attend. Details: Mary Leohner, 252354-6079.

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Stargazing & Astronomy. 8:30pm. Meet at the bathhouse at Fort Macon State Park to view space through a telescope and learn more about the universe.

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13-14: Contemporary Boatbuilding Carpentry. 9am-5pm. Learn skills essential for building round-bottomed boats through this NC Maritime Museum program. Cost is $135. Reservations are required. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

18, 26: Coffee with a Cop. 9-10am. Join neighbors and Emerald Isle police officers for a casual cup of java while discussing concerns or ideas. Call 252354-3424 for location.

Thur. 18: Brown Bag Gam – From Lightships to Light Towers. Noon-1pm.

Spend your lunch hour with the NC Maritime Museum and Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly for a talk on lightships and light towers. Learn about early attempts to mark some of the state’s most dangerous shoals and what has happened to the towers since their retirement. Free. Details: 252-728-7317, www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Fri. 19: 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.

Fri. 26: Turtle Talk. 10am. Meet at the visitor’s center at Fort Macon State Park to learn about one of the region’s local treasure – the loggerhead turtle. Details: 252-726-3775.

Mon. 29: Smoke on the Water Bonfire. 68pm. The Town of Atlantic Beach hosts reggae band Selah Dubb at the Circle for a bonfire party on the beach. Free.

Tue. 30: Scrap Exchange Art Project. Noon4pm. Give 2014 an artistic send off with the Scrap Exchange art project, part of the Crystal Coast Countdown, at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Bring the family and make a masterpiece from objects that otherwise would have been trash – containers, plastic fabric, candles and more. Free. Details: 252247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

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New Chamber Directory Covers Crystal Coast: ‘From A to Z’ “THE CRYSTAL COAST from A to Z” is the theme for the 2015 Business Directory & Visitors Guide, which is published by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce.

“We all know that Carteret County is a unique piece of geography, with miles and miles of sandy beaches and water everywhere,” said Bill Rogerson, who serves as chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors.

“In addition to the scenic beauty, the historical sites and attractions, Carteret County has a heart and soul,” he said.

“We hope to capture that spirit through words and images.

“We will present an A to Z directory (26 good reasons – at least) why people should come here to ‘spend a weekend … or a forevermore,’” Rogerson said.

“When you start to make a tally, you realize there is so much to show off and shout about to folks from ‘Off.’ We want them to know that Morehead City is a ‘Fishermen’s Paradise’ – home of the North Carolina Seafood Festival and home of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, which is the Super Bowl of Fishing. We want them to explore and indulge in Beaufort, still America’s ‘Coolest Small Town’ and still America’s ‘Best Yachting Destination.’ We want them to go over to Cape Lookout National Seashore, climb the

lighthouse and marvel over the Shackleford horses … and we want them to spend, spend, spend their money with our merchants and in our restaurants, taverns and lodging establishments,” Rogerson said.

“But, most of all we want them to relax and enjoy time on our Bogue Banks beaches, soaking up the sun, walking the shoreline and having fun with their families in the sand.”

The chamber welcomes prize photographs from locals, seasonal residents and visitors. To reproduce well, digital photos need to be high resolution images shot with a real camera – preferably .jpg files. If using Photoshop, select 300 dpi.

Email to mike@nccoastchamber.com or feel free to deliver or mail your CD or DVD to Mike Wagoner, Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, 801 Arendell St., Suite 1, Morehead City, NC 28557. All photos selected for publication will receive photo credit. The deadline to receive images is Dec. 19.

More than 4,000 copies of the 2015 Business Directory & Visitors Guide will be printed and distributed to all chamber members and made available to vacation rental properties, real estate agencies, banks, hotels, restaurants and other businesses that want to share the books with clients, customers and prospects.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

It’s the hap-happiest season of all.”

Yes, December and Christmas is, without a doubt, the most wonderful time as we celebrate the birth of our savior. I would like to encourage our citizens to reach out this Christmas season and share God’s love with others. Find some way to get involved in helping those who need a helping hand. Volunteer to ring the bells for the Salvation Army kettle, take an angel from an Angel Tree and buy a special gift for someone you do not know. Volunteer at the Hem of His Garment, Habitat for Humanity, the USO, the Food Bank, visit a shut in and surprise them with a plate of homemade

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cookies, fill a shoebox for Samaritan’s Purse, visit a nursing home or rehab center. These are just a few of the ways you can make Christmas more meaningful for someone and for yourself.

Christmas is not about receiving, but it is about giving.

It is about sharing God’s love with strangers, family, neighbors and friends. In order to find ourselves we need to lose ourselves in service to others.

Let us pray for our young men and women who are in the military service. For many of these young men and women if will be their first Christmas away from home.

Take time to say hello and thank them for their service and say “God Bless You for what you do for us.” We will never know what a simple hello and thanks will mean to them.

As we decorate our homes, trim our trees, bake our cookies, cakes and pies, light our candles and sing our favorite carols lets us reach out in love and take time to really enjoy the season and celebrate Christmas.

All too often we get so wrapped up in our schedule and our own agendas we forget the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas means sharing the gift of love with others.

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THE 11TH ANNUAL Emerald Isle Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 3pm along Hwy 58 between the town government complex and Mangrove Drive.

In an effort to improve traffic flow, the parade route has been reversed this year, and the parade will begin at the town government complex and travel west.

Normal traffic will continue to be detoured along Lee Avenue, Sound Drive, Old Ferry Road and Woodpecker Lane for approximately one hour during the parade.

Please come out and enjoy this great annual tradition in Emerald Isle!

Town Remains Engaged in Insurance Rate Issue

Emerald Isle and Carteret County elected and appointed officials recently traveled to the official hearings on the requested insurance rate increases to communicate our opposition to the requested 35% rate increase. The NC Commissioner of Insurance will soon determine the amount of any rate increase, and we remain hopeful that Commissioner Wayne Goodwin will reject the requested rate increase outright.

An actuarial analysis commissioned by the NC Dept. of Insurance actually indicated that rates should be decreased by up to 13% statewide, and we are encouraged by the results of this analysis. Emerald Isle property owners (and others on NC barrier islands) have endured repeated double-digit rate increases in 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2013 that now result in EI property owners paying premiums as much as 5 times higher than many other areas of North Carolina.

The town remains engaged in this issue, and will continue to work with other coastal communities to promote a fairer rate structure in the future.

Yard Debris Collection – Help Us Be Efficient and Safe

The town’s public works staff works hard to collect yard debris in a timely and quality manner, despite an ever-increasing workload. The number of collection points has approximately doubled in recent years, and the volume has increased by increased by more than 35%.

Please help us be as efficient as possible, and also keep our staff safe by following these guidelines when placing debris at the curb: • Avoid placement directly under power lines, • Avoid placement near mailboxes and other obstructions, • Limit tree segments to less than 8 ft. long, and • Do not mix construction and demolition debris with yard debris.

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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 Frank Rush, Town Manager

Eastern Access to be Closed During Improvements

The town has awarded a contract for the construction of parking area and storm water management improvements at the Eastern Ocean Regional Access (site of a planned future new ocean fishing pier), and this facility will be closed for the entire winter.

Construction is expected to begin in late November or early December, and continue through March. The town hopes to reopen the facility by April 1.

Town Requests Funding for New Traffic Signal Poles

The town has submitted funding requests to the NC General Assembly and the NC Dept. of Transportation for the installation of new steel traffic signal poles at the town’s four signalized intersections along Hwy 58. The town is seeking approximately $700,000 in state funds for this project.

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Plans for New Mixed-Use at The Islander Suites

The board of commissioners recently granted final approval for the construction of a new mixed-use building at The Islander Suites. The new building will include additional condotel units available for short-term accommodations, and also traditional condo units. A new banquet/meeting facility will be included on the ground floor, making The Islander Suites a better venue for weddings, group meetings, and other gatherings.

The town is pleased to see the new building moving forward, and continues to work to promote new development and redevelopment in the Village West zoning area along Islander Drive.

Construction is expected to begin after the 2015 summer season.

Jean Preston Memorial Playground Fundraising

A volunteer committee continues its fundraising efforts for the development of a new playground facility in memory of the late State Senator and Emerald Isle resident Jean Preston.

The committee’s fundraising goal is $75,000, and they are currently approaching $10,000 in contributions.

The town recently completed the purchase (with significant state grant funding) of an additional vacant lot adjacent to the Emerald Isle Public Boating Access Area, and will combine

this lot with an adjacent lot already owned by the town to provide approximately one acre of upland area on Bogue Sound for the new playground.

To contribute to this effort, please visit www.emeraldislenc.org/Playground/default.

‘A Second Helping’ a Success in First Year!

Thanks to the hard work of many volunteers, under the leadership of Emerald Isle resident George Gardner, “A Second Helping” collected more than 3,000 pounds of leftover food from departing vacationers this past summer.

The donated food was delivered to The Hem of His Garment (White Oak Ecumenical Outreach Ministries) in Swansboro.

“A Second Helping” expects to be back in summer 2015, and all departing vacationers are encouraged to drop off their leftover food when leaving Emerald Isle each Saturday!

Fireworks Planned for New Year’s Eve

Ring in the new year in Emerald Isle this year! As part of the area-wide “Crystal Coast Countdown” fireworks will be displayed over Bogue Inlet Pier at midnight!

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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 at: www. emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd.

Adult Programs

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

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

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

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

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

* Athletics (Fun for all ages!) *

•Open-Play Basketball: Tue 5:30-6:30pm, age 15 and under; 6:30-8pm, age 16 & up; Sat 9-11am, age15 & under; 11am-4pm, age 16 & up.

•Open Indoor Volleyball: Crystal Coast Girls Youth Volleyball tournaments will take place on Wednesday and Friday nights in October.

•Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon & Thurs 5:30-6:30pm, age 15 & under; 6:308pm, age 16 & up *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS COST $2 FOR NONMEMBERS*

Aerobics

The Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation offers step and step-free aerobic classes: • M,TH,F 8am, Step • Tues 8am, Dance Fusion • Mon 9:15am, Easy Step • Tues 9am & Fri 9:15am, Body Sculpt • Mon & Wed 5:30pm, SSS (step/strength/ sculpt) • Tues 5:30pm, Tabata • Wed 8am, Fri 4:30pm, ZUMBA! Fees: $1/class members, $5/class nonmembers.

Yoga Program Schedule

•Yoga: Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for all levels: Tues, 10am & Thurs, 9am. •Gentle Yoga: Friday 10:30am: $2 members, $7 nonmembers.

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

Karate & Safety Programs

•KIAI Karate: Thurs, 4:45-5:45pm, ages 5-8 and 6-8pm for all other levels.

•SAFE Gentle Karate: Sat, 9-10am, Self-defense, Awareness, Fitness, Empower – for women of all ages.

**Special Events and Information**

1, 8, 15: 9-10am, Story Time and Pre-K Play. Story time in our classroom followed by open play in our gymnasium for children aged birth to 5 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult, as supervision is not provided. This is a time for parents and children to socialize and play. Please bring any supplies needed such as diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. Call 252-354-6350 for more details.

Dec. 12: 6pm, *NEW* Santa and a Movie. Children of all ages join Santa for a Christmas story after enjoying milk and cookies and watching a short Christmas movie classic! Kids are encouraged to wear their most comfy Christmas pajamas! Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on during the movie! Event takes place at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation, 7500 Emerald Drive. Admission fee is one unwrapped gift per child. You MUST pre-register by Thursday, December 11th at 5pm to attend. Reservations will be accepted beginning November 1st. Only 75 (children) spaces available! Contact Sarah McNally at 252-354-6350 or smcnally@emeraldisle-nc.org. **Please note that this event will take place in lieu of the Breakfast with Santa event!** Dec. 19, 2-7pm, American Red Cross Blood Drive. Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive. Please give.

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Event s Holiday

DECEMBER Thur. 4: “A Christmas Carol.”

7pm. Ring in the holiday season with Legacy Theater’s annual production of this classic Charles Dickens tale with the Seaside Arts Council. Tickets are $15 for nonmembers, $10 for members and are available at the Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Swansboro Recreation Center, Emerald Isle Wine Market and online. Details: seasideartscouncil.com.

Embers Christmas. The legendary beach music band brings holiday classics to the Carteret Community Theatre stage. Tickets begin at $20. Details: 252-726-1501.

5-7: Model Train Show. The Carteret County Model Railroad Buffs and the Town of Beaufort organize this annual holiday show at the Beaufort Old Train Depot. Runs from 4-8pm on Friday; 9am-6pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday.

Admission is free. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Details: 252-728-2259.

Fri. 5: Christmas ArtWalk. 48pm. Downtown Morehead City art galleries open their doors for visitors for a night of demonstrations, art and great deals. Non-gallery businesses offer specials as well and the Carteret Community Theatre . Details: 252-808-0440.

Morehead City Tree Lighting. 56pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus welcome friends at Katherine Davis Park prior to the annual Morehead City Christmas tree lighting at 6pm. Enjoy carols and hot chocolate with the Broad Creek Middle School Chorus.

Details: 252-808-0440 or www. downtownmoreheadcity.com.

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Flotilla. 5:30pm. The boat parade begins in Morehead City and arrives in Beaufort about 6:15pm. Awards follow in the NC Maritime Museum’s watercraft center. Details: 252-7287318 or www.ncmaritimemuseums. org.

Beaufort Christmas Parade.

3pm. The town of Beaufort celebrates the holidays with a traditional parade. Santa will be on hand at his waterfront hut, with extended hours during the day.

Holiday Craft Fair. 9am-4pm.

The History Place, Morehead City, welcomes an array of regional crafters just in time for holiday shopping. Vendors will feature hand painted wood, sculptures, jewelry, birdhouses, ornaments, pottery, etched glass and more. Details: 252247-7533.

Gingerbread Houses. 1:30pm.

Ragan and Gina at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport, help children (and adults) create their own gingerbread house. Cost is $5.

Details: 252-393-9004.

Breakfast with Santa. 8:30am11:30pm. Floyd’s 1921 and the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association host Santa and friends during three seating times. Cost is $12, adults; $8, children. Reservations are required.

Details: 252-727-1921.

Chowder & Cheer Crawl. 1-5pm.

More than 14 downtown Morehead City businesses open their doors for this special event. In addition to the chowder, guests can expect live demonstrations by artists, musical performances and more. Tickets are $20. Details: 252-808-0440 or www. downtownmoreheadcity.com.

Santa & Mrs. Claus. 4:30pm. The most popular folks of the season visit

with guests at Jaycee Park, Morehead City, thanks to the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association.

Atlantic Beach Christmas Parade. 6pm. Participants in Atlantic Beach light up the night with this evening holiday parade. Cars, boats and floats decked out in holiday lights wind their way from the Dunes Club to the Circle.

Fri. 12: Santa and a Movie. 6pm.

Children of all ages are welcome to join Santa at the Emerald Isle Recreation Center for a story and a short Christmas classic. Kids are encouraged to come in their pajamas and may bring a blanket to cozy up with. Admission is one unwrapped gift per child.

Preregistration is required. Details: 252-354-6350.

Santa by the Sea. 5:30-8:30pm.

An evening of holiday enchantment await youngsters at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Each child receives a personal visit with Santa a professional 6X8-inch photo.

Activities include a magic show, arts and crafts, manufactured snow and more. Tickets are $15 per person, all ages. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncacquariums.com.

Gingerbread Gala Preview Party. 8pm. This festive preview officially opens the Gingerbread House Competition at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Music will be

provided by Soul Play and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided

by Seaside Sensations. Winners for the annual competition will be announced. Event supports the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Details: www.cchhnc.org.

13-14: Choral Music for Advent & Christmas. 7:30pm. Celebrate the holidays with the Crystal Coast Choral Society, under the direction of Finley Woolston. On Friday evening, Swansboro United Methodist Church hosts and on Sunday the choir will perform at Cape Carteret Presbyterian Church. Free to attend; donations graciously accepted.

Details: crystalcoastchoralsociety or 910-324-6864.

13-15: Gingerbread House Competition. Creativity reigns supreme at the Crystal Coast Civic Center for this annual event that supports the Crystal Coast Hospice House. Last year visitors were amazed by the interior of a dentist’s office, a Boy Scout camp, a boat, an office building and more – all made out of gingerbread. Special ticketed events include a Gingerbread Workshop with Alex & Brett at 2pm

on Saturday and Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at 1:30pm on Sunday. All guests are asked to vote for the Best in Show. Free to attend. Donations are graciously accepted. Details: 252-808-2244 or www.cchhnc.org.

13 & 20: Eve of Revolution – A Candlelight Christmas Celebration. 4:30-9:45pm.

Merriment, drama and romance fill the air this holiday season when Tryon Palace, New Bern, reaches the Eve of Revolution. Celebrate 300 years of Christmas past through costumed performers, magicians, dancing and a rare glimpse of the Governor’s Palace by candlelight.

Cost is $20 per adult; $10 for students. Details: www.tryonpalace. org.

Sat. 13: Beaufort Holiday ArtWalk.

1-5pm. Enjoy a festive day in historic Beaufort, celebrating the season with a variety of receptions and open houses at a variety of downtown locations. Regional artists will be showcased. Maps are available at participating locations and the Beaufort Historic Site.

Details: 252-728-5225 or www. beauforthistoricsite.org.

Historic Beaufort Candlelight Homes Tour. 5-8pm. Tour private homes in Beaufort and ride on the double-decker bus with carolers from local churches. Homeowners open their doors so the public can delight in their festive décor. Details: 252-728-5225.

Morehead City Christmas Parade. 11am. The sights and sounds of the holidays parade down Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City.

Tue. 16: NC Symphony – Holiday Pops. 7pm. A North Carolina tradition, the symphony’s holiday show brings all the joy and excitement of the season straight to the Riverfront Convention Center in New Bern. Enjoy yuletide favorites, orchestral masterworks, the everpopular Christmas carol singalong and more. Cost is $47. Details: 877627-6724 or www.ncsymphony.org.

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Safety a Holiday Tradition

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ELEBRANTS AND SHOPPERS annually spend billions of dollars during the holiday season. With so much money exchanging hands, it is imperative for shoppers and revelers to use caution to avoid incidents that can put a damper on such a festive time of year.

Though many people who look forward to the holiday season for all the right reasons, there are some who see this time of year as a prime opportunity to prey on the generosity or distraction Christmas brings. Thieves know that the holidays can be hectic, and they use this to their advantage, knowing full well people tend to store high-priced items in their homes during this time of the year. Heeding certain safety tips during the holidays can help keep you and your loved ones safe.

shoppers visit the car frequently during shopping excursions and store gifts in the trunk, only to return for more shopping. Thieves recognize there may be a bounty of merchandise inside.

First and foremost, all items in the car should be stored out of sight to deter interest in your vehicle. Secondly, make sure that the car is locked and that the security system (if there is one) is engaged, as merchandise in a car is not often covered by standard auto insurance policies. In addition, park as close as you can to the store entrance or beneath a bright light. Poor visibility encourages thieves.

Stagger shopping times

Watch your wallet

Being a creature of habit may not be advantageous come the holidays. Oftentimes, potential burglars monitor neighborhoods to see when residents come and go. It can take mere minutes for a thief to get into a home and then abscond with valuables.

Creating a situation where there is always someone home or at least the appearance that someone is home might dissuade a thief from targeting your home. When you venture out to shop, do so at different times so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not establishing a recognizable pattern that gives a thief a sense of security and a perfect window of time to break in.

Triple-check your home

Security experts warn that most burglaries occur during daytime hours when homes are empty. The main point of entry is on the ground floor via a rear or a side door. Access through a garage door is another common way thieves gain access to a home.

Before leaving the house, make sure that all doors and windows are locked and that the garage door cannot be opened. Many times thieves are able to simply enter a home through an unlocked window. The key is to make it as difficult as possible for a burglar to get inside your home.

Running out of the home for parties, shopping and other social events could derail safety precautions. If need be, leave a checklist by the front door to remind you to safeguard the home before exiting.

Park in well-lit areas

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Cash is a very attractive prospect for thieves because it is largely untraceable and easily spent. While shoppers who want to curb high credit card bills might favor cash, it is important not to carry too much around. Spread out purchases over a few days so that you do not have to carry large quantities of cash.

When using an ATM at the mall or at the bank, always be aware of your surroundings, including fellow customers. It may be worth paying multiple service fees to withdraw small amounts of cash rather than withdrawing a large amount of money that thieves can target.

Remove extraneous credit cards when shopping. Should your wallet be stolen or go missing, this will eliminate the number of accounts that thieves can use and also cuts down on the number of accounts that need to be closed out. You should never carry your social security card in your wallet because this increases your risk of being victimized by identity theft.

Request to sign for packages

Many shipping carriers have eliminated the need for package recipients to sign for merchandise. Recipients can now choose to have boxes and bags left outside the front door. To decrease the risk of theft, always choose to sign for packages, regardless of how safe your neighborhood may be.

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ENTERTAINING IS PART of the holiday season when hosts and hostesses open their homes to many friends and family to celebrate a time of giving and togetherness. Gifts for the host or hostess can show appreciation to the men and women who go above and beyond.

A hostess gift can be as simple or as extravagant as your budget allows. Many people tend to gravitate toward food-related gifts because of their simplicity and the idea that they can be served at the gathering of friends and

family. But conventional etiquette suggests that hosts and hostesses are not obligated to serve the beverages or foods guests bring and should not feel ashamed to reserve them for their own private use. So guests may want to think outside the box when gifting holiday hosts this season. Here are some ideas to consider.

• Flavored dipping oils: Herb-infused oils lend a different taste to prepared foods and also can be used as a

bread garnish in lieu of butter. Pair a flavored oil with a loaf of gourmet bread and include a decorative, shallow bowl that can be used for the oil.

• Wine caddy: The number of restaurants that enable you to bring your own beverages has multiplied. This means that diners can benefit from practical ways to transport their favorite vintage from home to the table. Wine caddies and holders come in many different designs, from some that resemble a woman’s clutch to suitcase-inspired designs.

• After-dinner treat: Put together a basket of foods that can be served after dinner. A citrusy palate cleanser, like lemon-infused butter cookies, fresh fruit and a sparkling beverage may fit the bill perfectly. Specialty stores often sell gift “towers” this time of year that package together delicious treats.

• Scented sugars: Oil isn’t the only condiment that can be infused with aroma and additional flavor. Purchase canning jars and fill them with your favorite brand of granulated sugar. Add flavorings, such as cinnamon sticks, vanilla beans, mint leaves or hazelnuts, to give foods a subtle essence of flavor. Tie a bow around the jar and present it as a thoughtful gift.

• Garden gift basket: Although the cold weather is here, a garden gift basket can still make a welcome gift.

Include flower seeds, fertilizer sticks, a garden trowel, a pair of gardening gloves and any other essentials you can think of.

• Spa gift certificate: Entertaining is hard work and a hostess may enjoy some time to recuperate once the holidays have come and gone. A gift certificate for a facial or massage will provide at least an hour of pampering.

• Homemade treats: Much in the way a hand-written thank-you note can convey how much you appreciate a gift, a handmade gift can tell a host that you were thankful to be invited to an event. If you prepare a signature dish, whip it up and bring it along. It’s also easy to create some simple garnishes and package them in a decorative tin or jar. Think homemade salsa or a homemade chocolate ganache.

• Breakfast in bed: Enable the host and hostess to sleep in the next day by having breakfast all ready to go.

Put together a basket or tray with individual bottles of juice, packets of tea or instant coffee and some gourmet muffins or scones. Add a jar of jam and some small spreading knives so breakfast can be served with minimal hassle.

There are many gifts that can treat a host or hostess to something special as a token of appreciation for opening up his or her home during the holiday season.

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organizing CHRISTMAS!

by Peggy Barnes

T

he holidays are here upon us. It seems we have just gotten the tinsel out of our hair, the pine needles vacuumed out of the rug and the ornaments put away and Christmas arrives on our doorstep once again!

So, how do we keep the fun in Christmas and the stress at bay? Here are a few tips for planning ahead so that Christmas is filled with joy instead of dread.

• Lists are your friend when organizing anything! Your Christmas organizing should start with your gift list. Make a list of each and every person you give gifts to each year. This list should include family, friends and gifts you give to the people in your life that provide services for you (housekeepers, delivery personnel, hairdressers). Next to each person’s name, write your gift ideas, then write down what you finally gave. This list will be a reminder, each year, of what gifts have been given and who you don’t want to forget. This list can be saved digitally or in a spiral notebook – whatever works best for you.

• Decorating can be fun but it can also be a chore. Divide your decorating into sections to complete on different days.

Your decorating schedule could look something like this: Monday – string lights on tree. Tuesday – finish decorating tree. Wednesday – decorate the inside of the house … you get the point. Break it down into small manageable tasks making it much easier and much more enjoyable to get it all done.

• Cooking and baking is the yummy part of the holiday experience. Make another list of all the food you need to make, bake or buy for the holiday season. Identify those items on your list you can prepare ahead and freeze. Also determine any of the items that someone else in the family can make or bring to your holiday gathering.

• How about those Christmas cards you want to send out to friends and family? Break this job into small tasks and

you will finish this task much more efficiently and with much more ease. Order prints of the photo you want to use. Find the card you want to use. Update your address list. Print out address labels. Stuff envelopes. Put stamps and return labels on envelopes. Seal envelopes and mail. This, like the decorating, will allow you to tackle this job in shorter more manageable intervals.

• Isn’t it amazing how many activities happen between Thanksgiving and Christmas? A master calendar is an essential tool in keeping the holidays stress free. Hang a calendar where it can be seen by all family members. Begin writing down all parties and events on the calendar along with anything that needs to be taken for that particular event. For example, if your child has a play and needs a costume, write it down next to the scheduled event. If you have an office Christmas party and you need to bring a food item and a gift, write that down.

• Hopefully you already have all gift wrapping supplies in one place. If so, kudos! If not, now is the time. If you don’t have the coveted gift wrap room or gift wrap closet, use an under bed storage container or an over the door gift wrap organizer. Be sure and store pens, scissors, tags and tape with the gift wrap so when you are ready to wrap, you will have everything you need at your fingertips.

Organizing your Christmas items, after the holidays are over, is just as important as organizing during the holidays.

Did you like how you decorated your house this year? Take some pictures and store them with your holiday decorations.

Do you have Christmas decorations that you did not use this year and do not foresee using again? Go ahead and donate them to a local charity.

• Put away decorations in sturdy storage boxes and label each box with the contents.

• When storing ornaments, use egg cartons to protect small breakable ornaments.

• When storing those frustrating, easy-to-tangle lights, wrap them around a cardboard strip.

• Use clear trash bags to cover wreaths; you can still see the contents but they will remain protected.

• To save space in your cabinets, drawers and shelves, store Christmas clothing, jewelry, dishes, tins, and books with all your other Christmas items.

• If you like to keep the Christmas cards, you received, put them in a box clearly labeled with the year. Another option is to punch a hole in the cards and use a binder ring to keep them organized. Or, separate the photos and put the photos in a photo album.

So, grab a cup of hot chocolate, a pen and a notebook and start making those lists. A little Christmas organizing and scheduling will indeed help make this a very Merry Christmas.

Peggy Barnes is the owner of Keep It Simple Girl in New Bern.

She is a certified professional organizer, certified life coach and speaker. Her goal is to help women de-clutter their lives physically, emotionally and spiritually so they can begin to live life with purpose. Call 252-670-2951 or visit keepitsimplegirl.com.

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at the AQUARIUM Sandy Claus SANTA BY THE Sea on Dec. 12 brings holiday wonder for the whole family. The highlight of the night: each child confides wishes to St. Nick in front of the Living Shipwreck.

A 6 x 8-inch FotoFX photo of the encounter is included for each child 12 and under.

To make the event truly magical, Bryan Sanders, comic illusionist, does his hocus-pocus in a new magic show.

Santa by the Sea also soars to new heights in entertainment with aerial acrobatics by Down to Earth Aerials.

Both performances are repeated throughout the evening.

Also adding sparkle – a localized snowfall on the back deck. In addition, children make keepsake crafts, dish out snacks for Santa’s reindeer, listen to Mrs.

Claus read stories and enjoy special appearances by the most famous reindeer of all, Rudolph.

Tickets are $15 per person for all ages. Space is limited, and advance ticket purchases are recommended online or at the aquarium. Tickets are sold at the door 5:30-8:30pm, with a 9pm scheduled departure of Santa and his sleigh.

Please note that memberships as well as daily admission passes, receipts and discounts do not apply for this special event.

Winter Camps Give the kids a winter treat on their school breaks with post-holiday camps. All camps meet 8:30am -2:30pm; grades 1-2 on Dec. 29, grades 3-4 on Dec. 30 and grades 5-6 on Dec. 31.

Camp keeps students thinking, moving and learning with outdoor explorations, discovery labs and behind-thescenes action. Advance registration is required.

The fee is $40 per camper.

Happy Holidays Keep a lookout for St. Nick and his diving elves in the Living Shipwreck when you bring holiday guests for a visit.

The aquarium and the gift shop operate on the regular schedule – 9am to 5pm daily – throughout the holiday

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season, except for a 1pm closing Dec. 12 and closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The aquarium is now open normal operating hours on Jan. 1.

Trash into Art Say goodbye to 2014 with a fun family activity that artfully blends creativity with environmental awareness. On Dec. 30, the aquarium hosts a traveling Scrap Exchange art project from noon to 4pm as part of the Crystal Coast Countdown New Year’s celebration.

The nonprofit Scrap Exchange, based in Durham, provides everything needed to craft a unique masterpiece – a vast selection of clean goods diverted from landfills such as packaging, containers, corks, beads, fabric and wallpaper samples, plus tools, supplies and expertise.

Participation in the art project is free. Admission is required to visit the rest of the aquarium.

Toddler Time – Twice as Nice Toddler Time can keep the tots in touch with the natural world when it’s cold outside. Parents and young children enjoy stories, songs, crafts and puppets about a different

animal every Wednesday morning. It has been expanded to two time slots: 9:30-10:20am and 10:30-11:20am, except for Nov. 26, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. The program is free with admission or membership and no registration is required.

A Reel Deal For tips on how to bring home the catch, sign up for Get Hooked Fishing School or register your husband, wife or other aspiring angler as a great holiday gift – no wrapping required. This one-day comprehensive course on March 21 features presentations on various aspects and specialties of the sport. All sessions are at the aquarium. Advance registration is required. The fee is $60 per person. See the website or call to get in on the fun.

The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. The aquarium is open 9am-5pm daily, except closing at 1pm Dec. 12, 2014 and closed Christmas and Thanksgiving days. Admission is $10.95 for ages 13-61; $9.95 for age 62 and up and military; $8.95 for ages 3-12; no charge for age 2 and under and NC Aquarium Society members. For more information, see www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.

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ATLANTIC SECU*RE, Inc. to Eula Lawson and Kenneth Harper, 231 Shell Road, $112,500.

ATLANTIC BEACH W. Sue Swaim to B Squared Rentals, LLC, 602 Fort Macon Road #215, $32,000.

Christopher and Jeanie Holder to Michael and Andrea Stamm, 602 Fort Macon Road #212, $34,500.

Larry and Betty Morgan to Kirk and Bridget Burton, 602 Fort Macon Road #119, $50,000.

Mark Hannula Construction, Inc. to Brimco Builders, 112 Bogue Blvd., $100,000.

Rusty and Robin Chatham to Douglas and Lynn Crisp, 2008 Fort Macon Road #102, $140,000.

James and Sheila Carr to Gary and Denise Talarico, 105 Freeman Lane, $144,000.

Susan Ellrod to Stephen Kirwan, 301 Commerce Way Road #116, $155,000.

Jack and Julie Winchester to Glen Andrews, 1904 Fort Macon Road #120, $159,000.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. to Bryan Waller, 208 Bell Creek Drive, $57,000.

Ian Luther and Emily Giles to Robert Rust and Sherry Jeffery, 119 Earl Ave., $70,000.

Willis Holdings, LLC to Carl and Dianne Forsberg, 2504 Hwy 70, $75,000.

Barbara and Cecil Cahoon and Janet and Sidney Burns to Tim Wiles and Vicki Tuttle, 1574 South River Road, $80,000.

Sound Banking Co. to David Brooks and Victoria Boudreau, 402 Gillikin Road, $90,000.

Timothy and Jennifer James to Jamie Langemann, 108 Waterway Drive, $130,000.

Marjorie Asher to James and Norma Lewis, 118 Palmetto Place Circle, $139,500.

I.J. Hunter Construction to Jimmy and Harriet Tutor, 202 Rutledge Ave, $160,000.

John and Debra Dixon to 1622 Lo, LLC, 1622 Live Oak St., $165,000.

Walter Woodstead to Dianna Allen, 300 Knollwood Drive, $177,500.

Michael Mahoney and Julia Schneider to Hanna and Jackie Fleeman, Jr., 231 Rutledge Ave., $166,000.

National Residential Assets Corp to Kurt and Kelly Sokolowski, 106 Willis Ave., $264,000.

Edward Baker to Nelson and Genelle McDonald, 2411 Front St. #8, $175,000.

James and Brenda Stocks to Michael and Beth Rafferty, 215 Sound Side Drive, $405,000.

John and Lali Rumke to Victoria and Joseph Dalia, 13 Isaacs Creek Lane, $200,000.

Richard Cox to James and Deane Mooring, 107 Hoop Pole Creek Drive, $545,000.

Victor and Rodgeryn Flow to David and Ellen Hawkins, 103 Gallants Lane, $200,000.

Lee Ann Aylward to Jeaneen and T. Davis Miller, Jr., 307 Sea Dreams Drive, $705,000.

Thomas and Jacquelyn Jones to Gregory and Raney Fulcher,743 Comet Drive, $215,000.

Morris and Kathryn Griffin to Robert and Susan Hillmann, 311 Ocean Ridge Drive, $1,200,000.

Gary and Linda Friedlaender and Ari Friedlaender to Sara and Gerald Austin, Jr., 1535 Ann St., $220,000.

BEAUFORT CitiFinancial Servicing, LLC to Thomas and TaQuilla Banta, 2625 Hwy 101, $24,000.

Sherry and Bobby Tant to William and Krystal Pittman, 4.62 acres Hwy 101, $255,000.

First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. to Michael and Malina Murray, 101 Queen Annes Lane, $28,000.

Sylvia Oden to Thomas Johnson, LLC, 615 Pine St., $30,000.

Timothy and Linda Rich to Michael and Tonia Ball, 130 Cummins Creek Road, $31,000.

Gina Brooks to Jodie Daniels, 321 Winding Woods Way, $38,500.

Carol Gillikin, Frank Gillikin, Jr. and Benjamin Gillikin to Victor Fasolino, 108 Fairview Drive, $41,000.

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Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during October 2014.*

BETTIE Libby McCarthy to Teen Whitfield Ennis and Kimberly Simpson, 306 Hwy 70, $125,000.

CAPE CARTERET Shane Nolan to Jessie Barbour, Robert Barbour, Mary Davis, Clifton Birdsong and Samantha Birdsong, 124 Bayshore Drive, $36,500.

Brooks and Erika Boehlert to James and Alice Swindell, 311 Ardan Oaks Drive, $328,000.

CEDAR ISLAND Russell and Katherine Gaskill to Timothy Whealton, 432 Lola Road, $38,000.

Thomas and Cathy Peralto to Gary and Kelly Styons, 106 Sandy Landing Road, $39,000.

John and Dorothy Evans to Andrew and Thalma Dudley, 205 Park Drive, $420,000.

Bonnie Roach to Brian and Tina Siegel, 9253 Ocean Drive, $800,000.

Regions Bank to Adagio in Sea, LLC, 9719 Dolphin Ridge Road, $900,000.

HARKERS ISLAND Catherin Harrison to Frank and Ann Bird, 229 Diamond City Drive, $55,000.

Bobbie Brown and Cathy Brown to Donald and Catherine Winborne, 131 Old Ferry Dock Road, $135,000.

Betty Hackney-Biddle and William Biddle to Jimmy and Lynne Edwards, 200 Yeomans Drive, $145,000.

EMERALD ISLE First Citizens Bank & Trust to Emily Guthrie, 8752 Reed Drive, $35,000.

INDIAN BEACH Russell and Katherine Gaskill to Roman Hryniszak, 1700 Salter Path Road #104, $81,000.

Mark Wilson to Mark and Lori Ahuna, 320 Loblolly St., $70,000.

Ihab Naga to Joyce Willis, 855 Salter Path Road #223, $265,000.

Irwin Pikus and Sallyann Sack to Robert and Holly Dykes, 5207 Ocean Drive, $80,000.

Hugh and Judith Cates to L. Andrew and Kimberly Holland, 801 Salter Path Road #305, $280,000.

Elizabeth and Thomas Delmore and John and Karen Casey to Greg and Sharron Dempsey, 8302 Canal Drive, $95,000.

Frederick and Margie Woodfin to Steve and Sue Money, 1550 Salter Path Road #506, $280,000.

Deborah Basinger to Ronald Thompson, 314 Fairview Drive, $100,000.

Jerry and Carla Aldridge to Matthew and Evelyn Seabold, 309 Old Ferry Road, $109,000.

Leonard Morton to Michael Glass and Diane Davis, 9201 Coast Guard Road #207, $144,500.

Rajendran and Ranjini Pillai to Robert and Rebecca Saunders. 801 Salter Path Road #502, $305,000.

MOREHEAD CITY Carolyn Nash to Holly and William Taft, III, 218 Roanoke Ave., $57,500.

David and Karen Horton to Murdoch & Associates, 2409 Marsh Tern Lane, $62,000.

Judith Williams and Jacques Tessier to Benjamin and Sherry Wiese, 9201 Coast Guard Road #205, $180,000.

Timothy and Haydee Hutchens to Nicholes Zahradka and Noel Pomianowski, 1905 Bridges St., $139,500.

M. Richard and Nancy Cupples to Deborah Basinger, 7309 Archers Creek Drive, $199,500.

Judith Ball to White House Properties, Inc., 1604 Chip Shot Drive, $150,000.

Fred and Carolyn Hill to Judy Graham, 6910 Canal Drive, $235,000.

The Bank of New York Mellon to Michael Bach, 108 Willow Pond Drive, $158,500.

Robert and Janet Weeks to Sara and James Singleton, Jr., 9201 Coast Guard Road #202, $260,000.

Doris and Lyman Cousens to Molly and Mickey Marsh, Jr., 212 Knox Drive, $169,000.

Savvy Homes, LLC to Virginia Hayward, 304 Gordon St., $260,000.

William and Robin Staley to William and Sandra Roccia, 123 Sandbur Drive, $314,000.

Terry Paul to Doris Allen, 518 Village Green Drive, $198,000.

Lawrence and Patricia Braddock to Stephanie Bockelmann, 221 Creek Road, $273,500.

James and Patricia Gumbinger to Daniel and Kathleen Kincheloe, 105 Santa Maria Drive, $366,000.

Lido Properties, LLC to Jason Mayhew, 100 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive #210, $300,000.

Susan and Michael Drzal to David and Lillie Anderson, 11001 Inlet Drive, $382,500.

Roberta and Robert Harman and Robert and Lisa Harman to Sara Unertl and Brandon Taylor, 5127 Webb St., $200,000.

Steven and Sylvia Hossfeld to Keith Dippel, 225 Gatsey Lane, $420,000.

Periwinkle Holdings, LLC to Jeffrey and Joyce Bailor, 9907 M.B. Davis Court, $384,000.

Richard Summerlin to Mary and Steven Riddick, Jr., 304 15th St., $223,500.

Stefan Bechtel and Anya Scott to Ruth Talley, 212 Pollock St., $258,000.

Michael and Judith Orbach to David and Harriet Altman, 103 Leonda Drive, $446,000.

Percy and Rebecca Bloxam to Larry and Vicki Cottrell, 210 Sound Court, $200,000.

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tourism BAROMETER Visitor Centers Provide a Wealth of Information and Services UPON ARRIVAL TO the Crystal Coast many travelers stop by one of two visitor centers operated by the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority. These centers are full of free informational brochures on area attractions, vacation rentals, restaurants and local & state maps.

Our friendly staff assists approximately 25,000 visitors each year, answering questions by phone and in-person about things to do in the area and giving directions. Staff members undergo extensive training to expertly answer such questions about our accommodations, attractions and must do events and programs. This readily available information saves travelers time and helps build goodwill and repeat business. Most Tourism Authority employees either grew up on the Crystal Coast or vacationed here often before relocating and have first-hand knowledge of all attractions and sights and the best way to experience them.

Our guests rely on this information to help them optimize their visit and create some unique lasting memories.

The Morehead City Visitor Center, conveniently located on Hwy 70 near Carteret County Community College and Crystal Coast Civic Center, also offers a scenic picnic area overlooking Bogue Sound with restrooms, outdoor grills and a public boat ramp. Many families, Scout troops, school groups and travelers utilize the visitor center grounds for social gatherings. The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority offices are located within this visitor center and

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The events leading up to New Year’s Eve kick off with a scavenger hunt at the Emerald Isle Community Center at 11am on Monday, Dec. 29 and continue with tours of the NC State Port at Morehead City on Tuesday, Dec. 30, Art by the Truckload at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores from noon to 4pm on Tuesday, Dec. 30, the Scramble Golf Tournament at 11am on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at The Country Club of the Crystal Coast and the Pirate Plunge at 7pm on Dec. 31 on the Beaufort docks, among others special events. Take a free beach ride, tour Beaufort on the double decker bus, enjoy a Maritime New Year at the NC Maritime Museum or roast marshmallows with the family in downtown Beaufort.

More than 15 activities, most of which are free, lead up to the grand Party in the Park from 9pm to 12:30am at Katherine Davis Park in downtown Morehead City on New Year’s Eve. Local band 4EverAll will keep crowds entertained in the hours leading up to the annual Crab Pot 42

the staff provides various services to the community such as assembling welcome bags for wedding guests or reunion attendees, assisting event organizers with local events, promoting area activities and events on appropriate media outlets, speaking to local Rotary Clubs and other organizations about tourism issues. It also hosts journalists who are interested in writing stories about our area and attends state and nationwide tourism-related meetings and conferences to keep abreast of the future of tourism.

The Western Visitor Center mainly serves our guests who are staying in the Emerald Isle, Cape Carteret and Cedar Point vicinity. That visitor center will be replaced soon by a new facility at Merchant’s Park, 8701 Emerald Drive in Emerald Isle, central to all town businesses and activities and hopefully gaining more walk-in traffic. The new center should be completed and open for business by Memorial Day weekend of 2015.

The Morehead City Visitor Center was recently presented with a first place statewide award from the NC Dept. of Transportation for the cleanest rest area inside and out and best landscaped grounds. Our diligent maintenance staff works seven days a week to ensure visitors have a comfortable and clean environment in which to relax and take a break. We often hear comments such as “This is the nicest Visitor Center I’ve ever been to!” or “I can’t believe how clean the outside restrooms are” or “I could hang out all day on your porch in those comfortable rocking chairs overlooking the water.”

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Drop and fireworks at midnight.

To learn more about the Crystal Coast Countdown and to view a full list of the week’s events, visit www. crystalcoastcountdown.com.

Start the Year with a Plunge Daring enough to brave the cold? Take a plunge in the Atlantic Ocean for a good cause. The 12th Annual Penguin Plunge begins at 1pm on Wednesday, Jan. 1 at the Atlantic Beach Circle. Last year’s water temp was a rousing 54° - a perfect way to get the blood flowing for the year ahead.

Last year, about 570 participants raced to the ocean and took a dip to raise money for Hope for the Warriors. This year, funds raised will be donated to the Carteret County Humane Society Animal Shelter. Whether part of the rookery or as one of the thousands of spectators who cheer them on, drop by the Circle and kick off the new year in style. For more information, visit www.penguin-plunge.org.

property watch (Cont. from page 40) Sound Corp., Inc. to Michael Bradshaw and Angela Bergantzel, 1203 Lantern Way, $225,000.

George Falkenberg and Cheryl Spangler to John and Kathy Bass, 204 Lazy Lane, $229,000.

Alfredo and Julie Bermudez to Jonathan Rix, 1113 Palmer Way, $230,000.

Shiron Jones to 35th Properties, LLC, 300 35th St., $235,000.

Laura Price and Katelan Price to James and Elizabeth Carter, 215 Bogue Drive, $248,000.

Robert Taylor, Katherine Mottola, Joseph Taylor, John and Rebecca Taylor and Robert Taylor to Russell Alexander, 5123 Webb St., $255,000.

Carteret Community College Foundation, Inc. to Kenneth Dean and Sally Burke, 4801 Shore Drive, $257,500.

ICW Partners, LLC to Kenneth and Kathleen Kirkman and Walter and Olyn Schnibben, 4426 Arendell St. #U-7, $262,500.

Margaret and William Whaley, Jr. to Charles Barnes and Beverly Bizzell, 211 Arendell St. #1001, $275,000.

Robert and Carole Schreck to Scott and Bernice Mason, 219 Brandywine Blvd., $278,000.

Properties, LLC, 1423 Hibbs Road, $20,000.

Savvy Homes, LLC to Beverly Pham, 301 Seafarer St., $262,500.

Aileen Senna to Robert Durham, 108 Lincoln Drive, $25,000.

Janelda Williams to Peter Gray, 236 Williams Ridge Road, $273,000.

Charles Dasinger to William Parker, 536 Gales Creek Road, $30,000.

Bogue Front, LLC to George and Regina Hirasawa, 114 Breakwater Drive, $360,000.

Christine Kelly to McCabe & McCabe, LLC, 507 Chatham St., $39,000.

Jimmy Elks to Mona Lisa and Frank Villa, Jr., 408 Branch Drive, $42,000.

JPMorgan Chase Bank to J and J Peterson, Inc., 3311 Railroad Blvd, $62,500.

Caryda I, LLC to Kevin Crespo, 445 Kensington Place, $67,500.

Karen and Charles McGregor to Teresa Garcia, 121 Lee St., $80,000.

Alan Jenkins to Donna Kelly, 615 Mourning Dove, $93,000.

John and Susan King to Cindy and Jose Toledo, III, 172 Bayberry Road, $115,000.

Gary and Pamela Marshburn to Rhonda Edwards, 134 Lake Arthur Drive, $126,000.

John and Barbara Hennigar to Ann Lehman, 109 Treasure Cove, $131,000.

Patricia Akom to Thomas Walters and Terry Rash, 289 Rollingwood Drive, $134,000.

Nancy and Barbara FrancisHeckman to Hodges Throckmorton and MarieHebdon, 102 Hickory Nut Court, $439,000.

Andrew and Rhonda Chused to Ireland Caffey, Jr., 552 Fiddlers Ridge Road, $950,000.

PINE KNOLL SHORES Frederick and Shirley Smorada, Rebecca Holt and Marlene Smorada to Steven Dixon, 650 Salter Path, Road #309, $190,000.

Catherine Ksycewski to Dale Boyd, 110 White Ash Drive, $192,000.

John Curry, Jr. to Mark and Gretchen Weiser, 104 Live Oak Court, $260,000.

Donald and Brenda Evans to Susan Ford, 101 Salter Path Road #103, $330,000.

Charles and Chris Boyette to Kevin and Anna Dollhopf, 119 Salter Path Road #102, $342,000.

Willard and Judy Garner and Richard Garner to Ronald and Mary Lou Tirpak, 162 Oakleaf Drive, $425,000.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. to Matthew Peters, 104 Gull Harbor Drive, $140,500.

Maude Bishop, Cecil Wallace, Jr. and Marlene and David Cochran to Lee Ann Aylward, 240 Salter Path Road, $462,500.

Michael and Anne Joyner to Kay and W.F. Daugherty, III, 700 Sea Gate Drive, $145,000.

Eric and Kathryn Slaughter to Jeffrey and Jane Viscardi, 565 Salter Path Road #7, $550,000.

C. Brez, LLC to Kathleen Orrico, 312 Kathryn Court, $145,000.

John and Stephaney Powell to Suzanne Barham, 212 Oakleaf Drive, $600,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Jacquelyn Donner, 1307 Lantern Way, $372,500.

Egret Enterprises, LLC to Jodie Willis and Gary Fetter, Jr., 105 Lana Drive, $153,000.

Deutsche Bank Trust Co. to John Williams, 103 Bay Drive, $771,000.

Elizabeth and Harold Lanning to Jeffrey and Olivia McCallum, 1008 Oak Drive, $400,000.

Vincent and Yonsim Taitingfong to Andy and Bonnie Smith, 146 Turtle Court, $155,000.

STELLA Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. to Johnny and Ann Honeycutt, 140 Morristown Road, $44,500.

Richard and Elizabeth Hensel to William and Paige DuBose, 1706 Shackleford St., $415,000.

The Bank of New York Mellon to Jennifer Johnson, 208 Meadows Lane, $158,500.

Richard and Elizabeth Hensel to William and Paige DuBose, 1707 Shackleford St., $830,000.

Rene and Jennifer Doss to John Renn, 118 Hickory Shores Drive, $180,000.

Stevan and Marion Stark to David and Michelle Barringer, 118 Bay View Ave., $1,065,000.

JC Jackson Builders, LLC to Donald and Jeannie Drake, 108 Elis Landing, $195,000.

George Oliver to A-Team Enterprises, LLC, 812 Shepard St. and 202 & 204 9th St., $3,350,500.

Tanya Scott to David Long and Janet Karnsomprot, 743 Old Winberry Road, $198,000.

NEWPORT Wheatly, Wheatly, Weeks, Lupton & Massie to Vincent and Claudia Robillard, 203 Old Ironsides Road, $5,000.

Ryan and Jada Taylor to Duke Energy Progress, Inc., 10 acre tract, $234,000.

Charles and Peggy Grobusky to Percy and Rebecca Bloxam, 158 Beaufort Court #8, $283,000.

Leigh Baker and RSF Land & Cattle Co., LLC to F. Spencer and Sue Cosby, 2602 Evans St., $300,000.

Patrick and Lisa Smelik to Nancy Hollingsworth, 207 Neuse Ave., $345,000.

Michael and Robin Nott to Parish

Michelle and Samuel King, II to Philip Diefenbach, 104 Port Lane, $235,000.

Tony McNeill to First Choice Properties & Developing, Inc., Lots 13, 15, 18, 25 & 43, White Oak Bluff Road, $75,000.

SWANSBORO Karen and Harold Shipp, Jr. to Jay and Julie Fitzsimmons, 854 W. Firetower Road, $59,000.

Kenneth and Suzanne Stone to Patricia Forant, 205 Walkers Cay, $60,000.

Burrus Riggs and Kelly Lynch to Lorraine Spencer, 260 Old Church Road, $85,000.

Tim and Eva Glennon to Joe Jolly, 415 Stoneybrook Drive, $85,000.

Autumnwood Homes, Inc. to Bernadette Sheldon, 106 South Winds Court, $86,000.

McNeill and Associates Rentals, Inc. to Wilson and Barbara Kone, 550 Pelletier Loop Road, $120,000.

Carol Angus to Joseph Hill, Jr., 601 Pelletier Loop Road, $122,000.

Lee and Ashley Standridge to Peter and Kristin Kam, 416 Arabian Lane, $159,500.

McNeill and Associates, Inc. to Laura and Joal Lamonica, 166 Hadnot Farm Road, $162,000.

Clayton and Stephanie Hill to Paul and Amy Clark, 126 South Winds Court, $173,000.

Joan Rife to John Ball, 126 Dolphin Bay Estates, $185,000.

Christopher and Azusa Brandon to Kurney Ramsey, 208 Marsh Island Drive, $259,000.

Savvy Homes, LLC to Joanne and Louis Caratelli, 111 Little Bay Drive, $318,000. *Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

If you purchased your home and permanently reside out of Carteret County, we will gladly add you to our mailing list to receive your FREE copy of Island Review. All you have to do is call or email us! Magazines are also available around the island for your convenience. To be added: call 252.247.7442 or email Daniel Hicks at daniel.hicksjr@pilotonline. com .

Patsy and Johnny Brewer to Richard and Karen Ramos, 130 Buds Lane, $75,000.

Rebecca and Ray Smith, Jr. to Ronald and Bette Ann Ryan, 1777 Hwy 58, $75,000.

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Supporting our Larger Community ALTHOUGH I REPRESENT the Town of Atlantic Beach and this is being published in a magazine that focuses on Bogue Banks, our beach towns are important parts of a larger community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carteret County. During my four terms in office I have been consistently impressed with how well the various towns in our county work together and work with the county government to ensure that the larger community thrives as much as our individual towns. There is a lot to be proud of in this larger community. For example, the public school system in Carteret County is one of the best in the state. Even if you do not have any family in the system, property owners on Bogue Banks are one of the reasons for its successâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;your county property taxes are an important source of funding for these schools. Their success has created a better place for us all to live and vacation and you can certainly take pride in the role you play in this success.

If you are going to be away from the beach for the winter, when you return in the spring you will see big changes in another institution in which our community takes a lot of pride. Carteret General Hospital in Morehead City is undergoing a big-time expansion and renovation. The new building will make a tremendous statement as a gateway to the Crystal Coast for those passing by on the way to the beach. But, it is obviously about much more than good architecture. The expansion will house a new cancer center, improved womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care with enhancements

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to the birthing center, improved progressive Mayor Trace Cooper and critical units, a new cardiac catheterization lab and enhanced surgery suites. Our area has long been known for its natural beauty, with this huge undertaking at Carteret General, I think we will also be known as a place that provides world-class health care.

Carteret General is a nonprofit community hospital. It is one of the few independent, community hospitals left in the state and does not receive funding from Carteret County or any municipalities. It reinvests its profits into its facilities. It is a well-managed and efficient organization as evidenced by its ability to undertake a project such as its current expansion. Even so, they do need our help. The Carteret General Hospital Foundation has set a goal of raising $6 million to aid in the construction at the Hospital. They have already raised $4 million. I realize that many of our second home owners in Atlantic Beach focus your philanthropic efforts in your home towns. But I encourage you to consider helping at your beach community as well with a donation to the new hospital. Cancer is the leading cause of death in Carteret County. We can change that by increasing access to early detection and innovative treatment. Please visit www.carteretgeneral.com/foundation to learn about the new Cancer Center and other facilities as well as the donation program and naming opportunities that exist at this important part of our coastal community.

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The Year in Review A YEAR TO remember! Aren’t they all? Yes, but all the activity in Pine Knoll Shores during 2014 has got to be a stand out.

Constant work and activity have surrounded the strategic planning process and the resulting strategic plan. This is a huge step in getting citizen input and putting together a roadmap for out town’s next five years and beyond. Thank you to all of the volunteers that invested their time in the future of PKS. As we started this year, 2014, there were a lot of challenges in front of us. As I look at back at December 2013 and January 2014 we didn’t have much of an idea of the major challenges and battles we would have. The county won the battle against the wind turbines for Newport. We took a stand against them for the economic benefits MCAS Cherry Point and FRC-East bring to us all. We fought against the federal government against the dredging of the Morehead City harbor and the sand and bulldozers going on Shackleford Banks. Our Tree City, USA status was in jeopardy because the state legislature had a proposed law against municipal governments having tree ordinances – Pine Knoll Shores led the charge against this. We also kept the sales and use tax issue at bay, but we know the issue is coming again in 2015.

Many things we have to take a stand on outside of Pine Knoll Shores. We will continue to work against the designation of our beaches as a critical habitat for the loggerhead sea turtle, and continue to push back hard against wind & hail insurance rate increases.

We accomplished a lot of projects that Mayor Ken Jones will help our town well into the future. We accomplished Phase I of our storm water control … and had the chance to use it. We also added a couple lengths of sidewalk to improve safety through our town, and did some road and repaving projects. The board of commissioners also did some refinancing of the town debt by taking advantage of low interest rates and thus saving your tax dollars. And the Town of Pine Knoll Shores thanked and remembered the Vietnam veterans of that era.

Our team member of the quarter for the third calendar quarter of 2014 is Dick Belanger. Dick has been a valuable member of the “home team” for a long time. He’s very active in the community and always eager to help make things happen.

Dick not only helped make sure this year’s storm water project was done to specification, but volunteered his skills to renovate our town hall kitchen area. Congratulations Dick!

As we bring 2014 to a close, I continue to be humbled by the talent and volunteerism in Pine Knoll Shores. The boards, the clubs and the committees always have your best interest at heart. It has also been another great year with the hardworking staff of our town. I’ve had the pleasure of working with all these great people for five years now; and I’m grateful for every one of them.

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club news PKS Garden Club ON NOV. 12, Carolyn Mechanye, designer and owner of Avalon Event Floral, presented a most informative session at our meeting on hints and suggestions on how to make our holiday events and homes more festive, lively and decorative, emphasizing our local seashore theme.

During the Oct. 8 meeting of the garden club, all the members donned garden gloves, hats, bug spray, trowels, weeders and clippers and toiled for two hours beautifying five of the town gardens. The garden team captains – Barbara Yankauskas at Dogwood Circle, Lana Hathaway at Pine Knoll Boulevard and Salter Path Road, Karen Zaenker at Mimosa Blvd., Martha Edwards at Oakleaf Drive, and Susan King at Roosevelt Drive and Pine Knoll Blvd., had the help of five or six extra hands to trim the crape myrtle, weed the shrub and flower beds, and lay down additional pine straw mulch to each garden. Although “Many hands make light work” might apply in some cases, this job of improving the town gardens by all our members was arduous, hard work and very much appreciated by the team captains.

The highlight of the meeting was a most delightful and delicious luncheon prepared by Susan King at her beautiful home and spectacular gardens. Club members enjoyed chicken salad kabobs, scrumptious pasta, croissants and raspberry lemonade. Mary Ann Shapiro baked wonderful muffins and mouth watering fudgy chocolate and vanilla cupcakes; Lana Hathaway baked tasty thumbprint cookies with jelly in the middle; and Jan Corsello brought a delicious pumpkin dip served with ginger snaps. Since nature supplied us with a gorgeous day, we were able to enjoy lunch on card tables outside in one of the loveliest gardens in town.

Everyone was pleased that the newest member Arlene Terrel joined the work crew followed by that yummy luncheon. At the brief business meeting members discussed the club’s Christmas luncheon at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast on Dec. 10; club support of a family listed on the Christmas Angel Tree; and of the damaging of our new garden club sign in the garden on Oakleaf Drive. New curbing installation by the town nudged it too strongly, and the club will replace it.

Members are busy with orders for the large spectacular Fraser fir, cypress and boxwood Christmas wreaths for sale for $25. Members will support Martha Edwards in creating evergreen wreaths at the Pine Knoll Shores fire house on Dec. 4 from 9am to noon, which will be hung throughout the town to add to the festive holiday spirit.

The December meeting is a luncheon scheduled at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast. Everyone is welcome to regular meetings, which are held at town hall on the second Wednesday of each month – 9:30am for refreshments, followed at 10 by the program of the day.

Clare Winslow

PKS Woman’s Club At our October meeting, members and guests were pleased to welcome Karen Hardesty as the speaker, who spoke on the topic of “Women Starting a Business.”

Karen and her husband Jerry are owners of Jerry Hardesty Gun Shop in Morehead City. Karen was born in San Antonio, Texas. With a father in the Air Force, she traveled a lot with her family. Karen worked in Raleigh for the state, was also a rehabilitation consultant and worked as a vocational advisor for the disabled. The couple opened their shop in 1992.

Karen had never held or fired a gun before meeting Jerry. But she soon developed a fondness for guns and began to learn all about them. Over the years she has become an expert. Karen loves to shoot, but not to hunt.

Karen handles most of the sales relationships with customers. Often, men coming into the store will look around for a man to speak to. Jerry good-naturedly sends them over to Karen, saying “Ask Karen – she’s the expert.” Karen also facilitates the purchase of concealed carry gun permits.

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people in the area. Their store was originally open just a few days a week, with Karen and Jerry doing everything, but now they have several employees and are open full time. As an aside, Jerry just won the November election for “Register of Deeds” In November, a representative of the local autism board spoke about families coping with autistic children.

It was a very informative and thoughtprovoking program, especially for those who have little or no experience with autistic children or adults.

Mary Nichols, one of the club’s newer members, was installed in October as the recording secretary.

Two former members re-joined in October, Marsha Dean and Stephanie Weldon. Irene Beattie also joined as a new member.

Each month Pauly Brown presents a profile of a famous woman. In October, she introduced club members to Louise Henry, great granddaughter of Patrick Henry. Although littleknown today, Louise was a prolific inventor. She holds patents on over 100 inventions. Her most well-known invention is eyes for dolls that open and close.

There are currently three book clubs in the Women’s Club meeting in member’s homes. Between the Bookends just read “A Star for Mrs. Blake.” The Beach Book Club is reading “Orphan Train,” and the Lit Wits is reading “The Romanov Sisters.”

The club will once again adopt an “Angel” for Christmas. This year, the club will choose a local child whose parent is a “Wounded Warrior.”

On Dec. 5, members will be going to the Country Club of the Crystal Coast for the Christmas luncheon. Husbands and partners are welcome. To make reservations, please call Ronnie Stanley (726-5367) or Betty Thomas (240-2398).

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A reverse mortgage is a loan offered to people over the age of 62 that enables borrowers to convert part of the equity in their homes into cash. People of retirement age may find that their limited income can make monthly expenses more difficult. Reverse mortgages were conceived as a method to help people at this stage in life use the money they put into their homes to pay off debts or cover routine living expenses. The loan is dubbed “reverse mortgage” because instead of the homeowner paying money to a lender as is customary with a traditional mortgage, the lender makes payments to the borrower. What’s more, the borrower is not required to pay back the loan until the home is sold or vacated. As long as a person is living in the home he or she is not required to make any payments toward the reverse mortgage loan balance. However, the borrower must remain current on insurance and tax payments.

When a person takes out a reverse mortgage, he or she may borrow a portion of the market value on the home. As of 2012, the maximum loan amount available in the United States was $625,000. Any outstanding existing mortgages are paid off with the proceeds of the reverse mortgage, and either a lump sum of the balance or monthly payments are established. A homeowner may also opt for a line of credit with the reverse mortgage proceeds. Here is a more in-depth look at the pros and cons to reverse mortgages.

Pros

A reverse mortgage enables seniors to live in their homes for the rest of their lives without fear of mortgage payments. Because there are no payments being made during the life of the loan, borrowers do not have to meet income requirements or credit checks.

As long as the borrower continues to maintain residence in the home, he or she is still eligible for the monthly payments received through the reverse mortgage.

This money can be used for any purpose and is tax-free. Borrowers can opt to modernize their homes or make safety improvements. The funds can also be put toward medical expenses or travel or to help family with their own financial needs.

Because the government insures the reverse mortgage program, borrowers need not worry about receiving their payments. Should a lender fail to make a payment, the borrower is eligible for that money and a late fee as well.

Another benefit of reverse mortgages is they protect homeowners against falling home prices. If the value of the home drops after the loan is negotiated, it will not affect the equity value assessed for the life of the loan.

Cons

One down side to reverse mortgages is that the loans have higher up-front fees than other types of financing. Borrowers have to pay not only an origination fee and closing costs, but mortgage insurance costs as well. These initial costs can be several thousands of dollars.

Unlike a traditional mortgage, where the balance gets lower and lower over time, with a reverse mortgage, no payments are being made on the loan.

This means the loan balance simply gets larger over time depending on how much money is drawn from the home’s equity. At the end of the loan, when the homeowner moves from the property or it is vacated upon the borrower’s death, the value of the estate decreases based on the pay-off value of the reverse mortgage loan. Heirs will pay off the mortgage by selling the home and will only inherit the remaining money after the reverse mortgage lender has the loan satisfied. This means men and women will be leaving less money for their heirs, but those heirs will not be personally liable if the home sells for less than the value of the mortgage.

The mortgage lender has to claim a loss and request reimbursement from the Federal Housing Administration.

Something many seniors may not be aware of with regard to reverse mortgages is that these loans can affect eligibility for some needbased programs. Although Social (Cont. on page 50) ISLAND REVIEW • December 2014 49

Voters Defeat Sales Tax Referendum CARTERET COUNTY VOTERS turned down a request on the Nov. 4 General Election ballot to add a .25 percent local sales and use tax to be used exclusively for waterway dredging and maintenance within Carteret County.

Unofficial results showed that 12,685 votes were cast in favor of the new tax, while 15,740 voters were against it.

The Carteret County Board of Commissioners projected that the .25 cent sales tax increase would generate approximately $2.5 million annually. The revenue was to have been set aside in a restricted fund that could only be used for local waterways management projects.

Prior to the election, commissioners said they preferred the sales tax method, as opposed to a property tax increase, so visitors to the county would be paying the quarter-cent tax along with local residents.

County Manager Russell Overman expressed disappointment that the referendum failed and said the board of commissioners will discuss future Voters failed to pass a referendum that increased sales tax by .25 percent in November. options in the months ahead.

The funds were earmarked for dredging and maintenance projects along the county’s numerous waterways “I have not had opportunity to speak with commissioners yet but I am disappointed as I think we would have been able to address some important of those counties passed the referendum. The other eight, waterway issues with that amount of funding,” said including Carteret failed. That leads me to believe it is Overman. “On a statewide basis, ten counties had the more of an “anti-tax” issue rather than an “anti-waterway quarter cent sales tax on the ballot and voters in only two maintenance” issue.”

It was noted that the local money raised from the sales tax could have been leveraged to secure matching state funds for dredging work. Under present statutory authority the question cannot be placed on a ballot unless there is a county-wide election. The next one is not scheduled until May 2016.

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A reverse mortgage is a long-term solution. People who are looking for a short-term fix will find that this type of loan probably doesn’t meet their needs. Furthermore, it is hard to be approved for reverse mortgages on newly purchased homes. Lenders usually like to see at least six months or a year chain of title on a property before issuing a reverse mortgage. \Many seniors often find reverse mortgages confusing.

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Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters:3906 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-727-9040. Free estimates!

The Carolinas’ only custom Bahama & Colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, roll downs- no storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings.

Budget Blinds: 252-247-3355, cell: 252-2296431, budgetblinds.com. Charlie Utz gives free in-home consultations in Carteret & Craven Counties on cellular shades, plantation shutters, blinds, woven woods, draperies & more.

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

McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 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.

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

Window, Wall & Interior Décor: 1507 Live Oak St., Beaufort, windowandwalldecor.com, 252838-0201 or 800-601-8036. Custom made draperies and valances. Beautiful and as affordable as you need them to be.

OUTDOORS & MARINE

Carolina Home & Garden: 4778 Hwy 24, Bogue, 252-393-9004, a full service nursery offering the area’s largest selection of coastal trees, shrubs and plants. An expert staff is available for landscape design and (Cont. on page 52) ISLAND REVIEW • December 2014 51

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

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

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

Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-3939005, 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.

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

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

Bluewater Vacation Rentals: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, www.bluewaternc.com.

Call the owner hotline at 866-848-8080 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, 252-7266600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in 52

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exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you!

CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc.: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 800-822-2121, 252-3542131, coastland.com. We manage 225+ homes & condos for short or long term rental.

With 24 years of experience, our courteous staff looks forward to helping with your vacation or sales needs.

Crystal Coast Construction: Licensed general contractor specializing in custom homes, remodels and additions on the Crystal Coast. Helping people turn their dreams into reality since 2004 with high standards and affordable pricing. Call 252-241-4271 or visit crystalcoastconstructionei.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: Realty World First Coast Realty, 1440-B Salter Path Road, PO Box 620, Salter Path, NC 28575, serving Emerald Isle, Salter Path and the surrounding areas. Over 22 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252-247-1000 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall101@gmail.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.

Marcia Jordan, Real Estate Broker: 100 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-723-8000. Marcia, a certified residential specialist, has been with Bluewater Real Estate since 1988 but has been listing and selling real estate in Emerald Isle since 1983. All real estate needs are available: listing, selling and longterm or vacation rental info. Call Marcia for your investment, vacation or primary home purchase, lands, lots, on or off the water.

Visit bluewaternc.com/Marciajordan or email mariaj@bluewaternc.com.

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

Stop by to see us at our location behind Bert’s Surf Shop. Custom homes, design service & renovations; call Pat, a Master Certified Green Professional, to build your dreams from design to completion; member of NCHBA and NAHB.

Realty World First Coast Realty: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, with additional offices in Indian Beach and Beaufort, Realty World First Coast specializes in coastal real estate along the Crystal Coast.

The right agent makes all the difference. Find yours by calling 252-247-0077, 252-728-6455 or 252-247-1000, www.realtyworldfirstcoast. com.

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

Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-354-2958, 800849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800-5537873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for a week, stay for a lifetime. Call for our rental brochure or email rentals@sun-surf.com for great rentals & fine home sales.

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

Buyer representation available.

SHOPS & SERVICES

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport: 200 Terminal Drive, New Bern. Close, convenient and connected. Now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express and Delta Connection Service provided

by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit newbernairport.com for more info.

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

Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5325, emeraldislebooks.com.

Great selection of books, greeting cards, rubber stamps, kites, bath items, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family.

Hardback books discounted 10%.

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

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

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

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

the DIVOT Winter is Right Around the Corner I WANT TO thank everyone in our community for giving me the opportunity to talk about golf in our area, and also hope you improved your golf game with the golf tip of the month I’ve written over the past year.

Golf Tip of the Month – Course Management Being able to think your way around the golf course and have great course management will improve your scores.

When you’re playing golf and you see any hole on the course what do you see? What if the hole you’re playing has water, bunkers and trees, what are your thoughts? When reading this if your thoughts were the water, bunkers or trees, this is a problem.

Low handicap golfers and touring pros that are focused only see the fairway and green. That’s it. It’s their mental strength that is the difference.

Taking the trouble out of play is the key with good mental thoughts. We all know that every golfer gets into trouble from time to time. Everyone hits bad shots, but the better players misses are better than higher handicap players. Getting the ball back into play is the key after a bad shot with good course management skills.

When you are chipping out from behind trees to the center of the fairway is the correct play. You would have a chance to make a bogey or a double bogey and not hurt your score to much. If you tried to thread the needle through a small opening through the trees your chances on getting a very high score on the scorecard

are much greater. These risk reward scenarios are very dangerous. The smart choices on getting the ball back into play will improve your score and make the game more fun.

If you should have any questions, please contact me at anytime at 252-7261034 ext. 12 or email at chipchamberlin@pga.com.

Hope you have a great winter on the links, and I am looking forward to meeting you soon!

Chip Chamberlin, PGA General Manager The Country Club of the Crystal Coast

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AA Express Plumbing..................................... 25 Ace Builders .................................................. 25 Advantage Coastal Properties........................ 25 ALB Decorator Fabrics..................................... 8 Al Williams Properties ....................................11 Artistic Tile & Stone........................................ 13 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters...................... 41 Atlantic Wealth Management.......................... 54 Bluewater Builders.......................................... 22 Bluewater Insurance....................................... 22 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre.................... 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Earnhardt........ 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Marcia Jordan........... 41 Bluewater Real Estate Sales............Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals.............................. 3 Braswell’s Carpet Cleaning.............................11 Brown & Curtis Home Services...................... 15 Budget Blinds................................................. 46 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS...................... 13 Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center..... 27 Carolina Home & Garden................................. 5 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc................ 2 Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc.................. 8

Coastal Awnings............................................... 9 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport.................. 44 Crystal Coast Construction............................. 13 Crystal Coast HVAC Salt Solution.................. 15 Dream Maker Wedding Estates........................ 5 Emerald Isle Books......................................... 12 Emerald Isle Insurance..................................... 7 Emerald Isle Realty Sales.............................. 55 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals............ 28 Emerald Isle Self Storage............................... 17 Flipperz Family Bar & Grill.............................. 31 Flipperz, Etc.................................................... 31 Future Homes................................................. 16 Great Windows............................................... 15 H & H Landscaping......................................... 54 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall..................... 9 Island Essentials............................................... 9 Island Home Maintenance.............................. 17 Just Hair......................................................... 15 Landmark Homes........................................... 12 Liftavator........................................................... 4 McQueen’s Interiors....................................... 21 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ............... 38

Nowell & Company......................................... 37 Outer Banks Marine Construction.................. 17 Outer Island Accents...................................... 12 Pat Patteson, Island Homes........................... 23 Petal Pushers................................................. 13 Pipeline Plumbing........................................... 14 Realty World, Katrina Marshall......................... 8 Realty World First Coast................................... 5 Rid-A-Pest...................................................... 20 Sound Furniture.............................................. 54 Southeastern Elevator.................................... 29 Southern Glass & Mirror................................. 31 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt...................... 19 Sun-Surf Realty Sales.................................... 45 The Star Team................................................ 47 Tideline Lawn Care......................................... 13 Top it Off......................................................... 44 Town of Emerald Isle...................................... 24 William’s Floor Coverings............................... 27 William’s Hardware......................................... 15 Window, Wall & Interior Décor.......................... 4 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care.... 26

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Merry Christmas to all from the staff of Sound Furniture & Appliance 252-393-8130 t 800-550-8130 www.shopsoundfurniture.com

At Atlantic Wealth Management, we believe a client’s financial life must take into account where they are and where they want to go, as well as all of the unique fact that apply to their situation.

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To learn more about our services or to schedule an initial consultation, call us today at 252.515.7800 or email at greg@myatlanticwealth.com.

From the staff of H&H Landscaping, MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Healthy New Year

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*Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network,® Member FINRA/SIPC a Registered Investment Adviser.

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Island 5711 Landing Drive $395,000

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Island 202 Pompano Drive $479,000

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