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The public is welcome to view the creations, and vote for their favorite, from 11am-5pm daily There is no charge, however, donations will be graciously accepted.

For more information call 252-808-2244 or visit www. cchhnc.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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More than a dozen activities, many of which are free, lead up to the grand party 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 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.

Volunteer Tutors Are Needed Craven Literacy Council is offering a workshop to train volunteer tutors to work with adults who want to improve their lives with increased literacy skills. The 15-hour workshop will provide participants with teaching techniques and materials.

Imagine if your young child or elderly parent were sick and you could not read a prescription label? What if you could not complete a job application? Or help your child with their homework? Thousands of adults in our community are dealing with these very issues. When adults learn to read, write, or do basic math, they are better able to find and keep jobs, enjoy better health, and educate their own children.

The next volunteer training session begins on Tuesday, Jan. 17. To learn more, call 252-637-8079 or visit www. cravenliteracy.org.

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By Arnold Palmer ARNOLD PALMER, THE great professional golfer, died recently. This new book was published soon after his death, written by him in his last year. It is a fitting tribute to him that “A Life Well Played� is now available for all those fans who have followed his storied career. It is full of his advice, thoughts and memories.

Arnold wrote of his early years learning the game and about life from his father, Deke Palmer, a caretaker on a golf course near their family home in Latrobe, Pa. His father taught him about golf etiquette, which was a mandatory course in his education and about good sportsmanship which served his son well over his career.

His father also did not try to alter Arnold’s unorthodox swing. Early in his pro career Arnold heard Tony Penna, another pro, say, “Better tell him to get a job; with that swing of his he’ll never make it out here. That appraisal was not prophetic as Arnold became one of the best of all time with his “herky-jerky� swing.

Golfers will appreciate Palmer’s accounts of his 20 aces or holes-in-one made over his career. His first was in high school, his last in 2011. In 1986 he hit a five iron 186 yards to ace a hole in a tournament and aced the same hole the next day, the only American golfer to ace the same hole on consecutive days. Arnie, as most fans knew him, is the holder of the lowest score on his home course at Latrobe Country Club with a 60.

This book is about a sport and a man who loved it and made it more popular as “Arnie’s Army� followed him on his exciting rounds beginning in the 1950s. He records that psychologist Ernest Dichter once wrote, “He looks like a regular guy and at the same time he does the kind of things others wish they could do?� Perhaps Arnie gathered such a following because he did look and act so ordinary. He wrote, “Just try to be as natural as possible, be polite, mind your manners.�

Golfers will find a few tidbits of advice in the book to help improve their game. He once told Jack Nicklaus, “My worst putt from the fringe is at least as good as my best chip.�

Palmer was modest about his advice and this book is not a how-to as much as it is a how-did. The author was a gracious gentleman who was as modest as he was great. “A Life Well Playedâ€? will be a treasured item for those who love the game and remember the man. It is full of wisdom from on and off the course, entertaining and insightful. Palmer writes, “I suppose in the final accounting of it all, what I really am ‌ is a caretaker of the game, just the way my father was before me.â€?

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Shop Local WITH THE HOLIDAYS just around the corner, the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce is urging you to support local businesses by shopping local! What happens when you shop local?

1) A number of studies have shown that when you buy from a locally owned business more of your money remains in the local economy.

2) You create local jobs. Local businesses are better at creating higher paying jobs for your neighbors.

3) You’re keeping our community unique. Locally owned businesses are one-of-a-kind, not the cookie cutter businesses you see in every town and city across the country.

4) You’re helping the environment when you buy from local businesses. It conserves energy and resources used during shipping in the form of less fuel for transportation and less packaging.

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a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance and more money available to beautify your community. And spending locally and not online means that your tax dollars are reinvested where they belong – in our community.

7) You are creating more choice. Locally owned businesses pick the items and products they sell based on what they know you like and want. Local businesses carry a wider array of unique products because they buy for their own individual markets.

8) You are taking advantage of their expertise. You are friends and neighbors, and locally owned businesses have a vested interest in knowing how to serve you.

9) You are investing in entrepreneurship. Creativity and entrepreneurship are what the American economy was founded upon. Nurturing local business ensures a strong community.

10) You are making your community a destination. The more interesting and unique your community, the more it will attract new neighbors, visitors and guests.

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Giving a Second Chance WE ALL MAKE mistakes. Unfortunately, sometimes these mistakes involve individuals in the judicial system, where they are sent to prison or placed on probation. Eventually these individuals return to our community and need help in reestablishing themselves.

Jobs is a top priority for these individuals. Without income, they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay rent, purchase food, and have the necessities of life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We tell ourselves that when someone does their time in prison or served out probation requirements, they have â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Paid their debt to societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,â&#x20AC;? said John M. Smith, coordinator of the Recidivism Reduction Services program at Carteret Community College. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, society still holds it against someone if they have a conviction, especially in the hiring process,â&#x20AC;? he added.

The State of North Carolina has created local Reentry Councils, designed to provide transition services and assistance to those being released from prison and on probation.

The Carteret County Reentry Council consists of faith based organizations, mental health and substance abuse centers, various law enforcement departments, state and federal judicial representatives, local business leaders and more.

There is a state initiative called, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ban the Boxâ&#x20AC;?, which eliminates the box on the application that indicates if one has been convicted of a felony. There is also a national initiative, initiated by President Obama, called the Fair Chance Business Pledge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, a lot of time, [a] record disqualifies you from being a full participant in our society â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already paid your debt to society. It means millions of Americans have difficulty even getting their foot in the door to try to get a job much less actually hang on to that job. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad for not only those individuals, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad for our economy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad for the communities that desperately need more role models who are gainfully employed. So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to make sure Americans whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve paid their debt to society can earn their second chance,â&#x20AC;? said President Obama.

The Carteret County Reentry Council is asking for a call to action by providing an opportunity for those with convictions a job interview and not pre-disqualifying them because of their conviction. These ex-offenders returning to our community need our support and assistance.

To learn more, contact John Smith at 252-222-6137 or smithjohn@carteret.edu.

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Kinston’s Team is Down East Wood Ducks NOV. 2, 2016: A day of infamy when Kinston disappeared from the baseball atlas.

It’s not as much of an Americana game-changer as the “Day the Music Died” (February 3, 1959), when rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa…

And American folk rock folk singer and songwriter Don McLean probably won’t write a song about Kinston, but still … Nov. 2, 2016, was a “sad, sad day for people in Kinston and in Down East Carteret County.”

And here’s why: The front office brass of the Texas Rangers major league baseball club announced its decision to name its new minor league team in Kinston the Down East Wood Ducks. (No quarrel with Wood Ducks, as you can find them in eastern North Carolina.)

The Rangers’ management ignored a huge petition drive – signed by 1,332 people – to keep Kinston in the team name. Kinston is still recovering from ravaging floods of Hurricane Matthew that blew through town and sent the Neuse River flowing well over its banks in early October, and now the people of Kinston have effectively lost their baseball identity, too.

Kinston is far from Down East. The Down East section of Carteret County begins at the North River Bridge on Hwy 70 East before you get to Bettie and Otway and includes all the land and water from there to Cedar Island.

The Rangers insist the choice (theft) of the Down East name is key to its strategy of developing a “regional marketing concept.”

Rangers’ management contends Down East is more than “a particular location on a map; it’s a state of mind.” Locals contend that management’s state of mind is clueless and delirious … and Kinston city officials’ state of mind is spineless.

Karen Amspacher of the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center on Harkers Island, who championed the petition drive, reminds us that “Down East will never encompass all of eastern North Carolina no matter what ‘regional marketing efforts’ might say or try to do.”

Wade Howell, the Wood Ducks’ general manager, appears to be “teched in the head.” Judge for yourself. Howell stated: “Our purpose is not to ignore Kinston; it’s to pull people in.”

He envisions fans from all over eastern North Carolina will flock into Kinston to spend their weekends in Kinston, going to games, staying in hotels and eating in its restaurants. He thinks Kinston is going to become a summer destination paradise.

(Is that so? Well, bless his ever-lovin’ heart.)

The Rangers are working frantically with a marketing firm known as Brandiose, based in San Diego, Calif., to crank up a line of Wood Ducks merchandise.

“We’re a business,” Howell said. “Christmas should be a good opportunity for some unique Wood Ducks gifts.”

Here’s an alternate holiday shopping tip: for the real Down East merchandise collection, including the famous Down East hand-carved decoys, go Down East to the Core Sound Museum store. It’s located at 1785 Island Road, Harkers Island. You can’t miss it … at the end of the road. Call 252-728-1500 or visit the website at www.coresound.com.

LET’S BONE UP ON WOOD DUCKS Wood Ducks are also known as Carolina Ducks, and hunters refer to the species simply as Woodies.

Sam Bland of the NC Coastal Federation said: “Yes, we do have wood ducks in our area.

They aren’t seen too much as they are shy and are found in wetlands and low, frequently flooded woods. Males are colorful, beautiful ducks.”

Here’s how Down East Wood Ducks General Manager Wade Howell spins it: “Twenty-four hours after hatching (the little Wood Ducks) jump right out of their nests, ready to take on the world with a can-do spirit.”

“They have the sharpest claws, so there’s a little fight and spunkiness to them as well. I think that’s on par with the (minor league baseball) players in High-A – they’re still beginning their career and life as professional baseball players, and they’re ready to take on the world, too, making progress toward their ultimate goal of playing Major League Baseball.”

More scientifically, the Wood Duck “is one of the most stunningly pretty of all waterfowl,” according to reports issued by The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Audubon Society.

“Males are iridescent chestnut and green, with ornate patterns on nearly every feather; the elegant females have a distinctive profile and delicate white pattern around the eye.”

Wood Ducks live in wooded swamps, where they nest naturally in holes in trees. They are one of the few duck species equipped with strong claws that can grip bark and perch on branches. Wood Ducks also frequent ponds, shallow inland lakes, slow-moving rivers and marshes.

Wood Ducks have a unique shape among ducks – a skinny neck, long body, thick tail and short wings. They feed on aquatic plants and their seeds, fallen seeds of trees and shrubs as well as insects and crustaceans.

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3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters.

2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-the-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. Age 8 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

5, 12, 19: 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. Age 12 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncacquariums. com.

Mon. 5: Flags of Fort Macon. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon to learn about the wide range of flags used by the Confederacy. Details: 252726-3775.

7, 14, 21, 28: Civil War Musket Firing Demonstration. 10am. Learn about a Civil War era musket’s history, loading procedures and firing at Fort Macon.

Meet in the Fort. Details: 252-7263775.

Tue. 6 : Behind the Scenes – Costume Shop. 2pm. Visit the Tryon Palace Costume Shop for a discussion on historical clothing, research and sewing techniques used in the past. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for students. Included with regular admission. Details: www. tryonpalace.org 20 ISLAND REVIEW

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6pm. If you’re no stranger to natural living, you’ve probably already read or received a recommendation or two about using aromatherapy to balance, harmonize and promote the health of your body, mind and spirit. Experience these benefits with special aromatic holiday blends at the Swansboro Recreation Center.

Thur. 8: Brown Bag Gam – Coastal Native Americans. Noon. Pack a lunch and enjoy an informal program at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Details: 252-728-7318 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.org.

Photography Club. 6pm. Free and open to all ages, this photography program at the Carteret County Public Library, Beaufort, will address the basic rules of composition, lighting and neat tricks for photographers of all levels.

Free. Details: 252-728-2050.

10-11: Introduction to Wooden Boat Building. 9am-4:30pm. In this two-day hands on course, students explore the art of boat building from start to finish. Begin with the design and lofting of boats and move on to the setup, steam bending and different methods of creating the back bone of small boats. Course fee is $135. Must be 16 to participate. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Mon. 12: Bird Hike. 9am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon and take a leisurely hike to identify birds native to the area. Fort Macon has an amazing mix of shore birds and songbirds, and there is always something new to see. Details: 252-726-3775.

Wed. 14: Merry Time for Tots. 10-11am.

Children and their caregivers are invited to join the NC Maritime Museum to learn about sharks, starting with their teeth and ending with their tails.

Ages 2-5, free. Details: 252-728-7318 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.org.

Fri. 16: 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.

Stargazing & Astronomy. 5:30pm.

Meet at the bathhouse at Fort Macon State Park to view space through a telescope and learn more about the universe. Details: 252-726-3775.

Sat. 31: New Year’s Eve Cannon Blast.

6pm. Celebrate the end of 2016 with a blast. Fort Macon will fire off its big guns in celebration of the new year.

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My Favorite Time of Year DECEMBER IS ONE of my favorite months. I love all the holiday activities and I love to hear the beautiful Christmas music. December is a fun time on the Crystal Coast. Let me share a few of the activities in our area. The 5th annual Holiday Arts and Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 8am-6pm at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center. The fair will feature all handmade or hand-authenticated items from local artisans and crafters. This is a great place to do some Christmas shopping and to buy a one of a kind item. Mark the date on your calendar. For more information, please contact Parks and Recreation at 252-354-6350.

The Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation’s “Santa and a Movie” will be held on Friday, Dec. 9 at the Emerald Isle Community Center beginning at 6pm. This is always one of the most popular events of the year. Children of all ages will join Santa for a Christmas story after enjoying milk and cookies and watching a short Christmas movie classic. Santa’s helper, Isabel the Elf will be joining us this year for some clown-like fun! Kids are encouraged to wear their most comfy Christmas pajamas!

Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on during the movie!

Admission fee is one unwrapped gift per child. You must preregister by Thursday, Dec. 8 at 5pm to attend but only 75 children spaces are available and are expected to fill up quickly.

Contact Shelia Lowe at 252-354-6350. This is a fun event and children of all ages love this evening. I attended last year with my grandchildren and it was an outstanding evening.

Croatan high School’s 2017 Project Graduation Jingle Bell Fun Run 5K and 1-mile will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 beginning at 7:15am. The event will be held at the Croatan High School’s 5K cross-country course and parking is at the Bogue Sound Elementary School. This will be a holiday-themed 5K and 1-mile Fun Run and costume contest. Come decked out in your holiday attire. The proceeds from this event will help support Croatan High School’s 2017 Project Graduation. Visit their Facebook page for registration info www.facebook.com/jinglebellfunrun5k I would like to thank everyone who made our annual Christmas Parade a success. A big thank you to Don Wells who served as the chairperson of the annual parade. Don we appreciate all your hard work in making our parade a wonderful event for Emerald Isle. Also special thanks to all the volunteers who worked so hard, the Emerald Isle Business Association and all of the participants. It gets bigger and better each and every year.

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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

Town Prevails at NC Court of Appeals; on to NC Supreme Court

Continually Improving this Special Place THE ENTIRE TOWN of Emerald Isle continued to work hard during FY 2015-2016 to keep Emerald Isle the great place that it is, and to continually improve it and make it even better in the future for our residents, property owners, businesses and visitors!

The town strives to provide quality services to sustain a high quality of life and to maintain a small-town, family beach atmosphere in Emerald Isle. Our services and community improvements are designed to make Emerald Isle an even better place for our residents to enjoy their lives, and are also strategically implemented to maintain and enhance Emerald Isle’s desirability as a tourism destination, retirement location and investment option. Our challenge is to accomplish all of this in the most cost-effective manner, and we continue to place a high priority on the maintenance of the lowest possible tax rates and strategic grant funding opportunities. We also strive to be a friendly, respectful and inclusive community – Nice Matters!

The town’s leadership thoughtfully considers the input of all who live here, recreate here, make their livelihoods here, and invest here. Emerald Isle is a special place to so many people, and it takes everyone’s input and contributions to achieve the town’s goals!

The mayor, board of commissioners, planning board members, advisory committees, town manager, town staff, and many concerned citizens remain committed to the continued success of Emerald Isle. We are proud of our collective accomplishments – for you – during the past year, and look forward to another productive year in FY 2016-2017.

Highlights of the past fiscal year (July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016) included the following:

Messer Re-Elected, Finch and Dooley Elected Mayor Pro-Tem Floyd Messer, Jr. was re-elected in November 2015 to a new four-year term. Mayor Pro-Tem Messer is now the longest-serving elected official in the history of the Town of Emerald Isle, having served on the board of commissioners since his first election in 2001. Commissioners Tom Hoover and John Wootten did not seek re-election in 2015, and were replaced by newly elected Commissioners Steve Finch and Candace Dooley. These three, along with Mayor Eddie Barber and Commissioners Maripat Wright and Jim Normile, serve as the town’s elected leadership group that is ultimately responsible for establishing the vision for our town, determining town policy, and providing overall guidance to the town manager and town staff.

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The Town of Emerald Isle devoted significant resources throughout the past fiscal year to continue its defense in the case of Nies v. Emerald Isle. Ultimately, the Nies claim they control the flat, dry sand beach between the base of the dunes and the water, that they alone can determine who uses that area and for what purpose, and/ or are entitled to compensation for public use. The town claims that the public trust doctrine, custom and tradition, and NCGS 77-20 have always enabled the public, including the town, to use the flat, day sand beach in North Carolina, as has been common practice in North Carolina since “time immemorial.”

The case has potentially significant ramifications for the public’s use of the flat, dry sand beach everywhere in North Carolina.

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August 2014, and also prevailed at the NC Court of Appeals in November 2015. The NC Court of Appeals ruling (view it at www.emeraldisle-nc.org/nies ) is now the definitive law on this issue in North Carolina, and makes it crystal clear that the public has always had the right to use the flat, dry sand beach in North Carolina. The Nies have appealed this ruling to the NC Supreme Court, which will hear oral arguments in December 2016. A decision is expected from the state’s highest court sometime in early 2017. The Nies recently sold their oceanfront home in the Spinnakers Reach neighborhood, however, the case is still expected to be considered by the NC Supreme Court.

Sales Tax Revenues Remain Intact After considering potential changes to the state’s sales tax distribution formula during summer/fall 2015, the NC General Assembly ultimately approved legislation that did not reduce Emerald Isle’s sales tax revenues. Town officials worked closely with our local legislators and other municipal officials throughout 2015 to promote solutions that would not harm Emerald Isle and others in Carteret County, and we were pleased with the end result.

Sales tax is ultimately distributed to the town via a series of complex formulas that only partially recognize the significant economic contributions of our large population of second homeowners and visitors. The town receives approximately $1.7 million annually in sales tax revenues, and previous proposals considered by the NC General Assembly had the potential to reduce Emerald Isle’s sales tax revenues by $200,000-$1 million annually. To put this in perspective, one cent on the town’s property tax rate generates approximately $270,000 annually.

Sen. Preston Memorial Playground Provides Enjoyment Thanks to the hard work and generosity of many in our community, the new Sen. Jean Preston Memorial Playground became a reality in May 2016. The new, all-inclusive playground is located at a beautiful soundfront location adjacent to the Emerald Isle Public Boating Access Area, and includes quality, new playground equipment suitable for children of all ages and abilities.

The new playground was funded primarily by cash donations, a $225,000 grant from Trillium Health Resources, and significant in-kind services from several local contractors.

The town provided the land for the new playground, and coordinated the development of the project with a volunteer committee. The town is thankful for the efforts of a volunteer committee that promoted and realized the vision for the new playground, and we know that the late Sen. Preston would be proud!

New Welcome Center Open for Business The new Crystal Coast Welcome Center opened on Hwy 58 in the “downtown” area of Emerald Isle in August 2015, and provides a convenient, attractive, and helpful facility for our visitors to learn more about the many recreational, shopping, and dining opportunities in our entire area. The new Welcome Center replaces a modular unit previously located on the mainland, and was the result of a partnership between the Town and the Carteret County Tourism Development Author26 ISLAND REVIEW

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ity. The new facility is ultimately funded by room occupancy tax revenues, and also includes public restrooms, nicely landscaped grounds and public corn hole courts.

Town, Rental Companies Implement New Program In the wake of a significant deck collapse in July 2015, the town worked closely with Emerald Isle vacation rental agencies and others to implement new programs to promote deck safety in Emerald Isle. The town investigated and resolved numerous inquiries about deficient decks over the past year, processed hundreds of deck repair/replacement permits, produced educational information and sponsored special deck safety seminars for area contractors and the public and assisted the EI vacation rental agencies in the establishment of a new deck inspection program. The new program, which is managed by the seven vacation rental agencies, requires each vacation rental unit to have decks inspected by a licensed contractor or engineer annually to identify and correct deficiencies sooner rather than later.

‘Downtown’ Improvements Added The town continues its emphasis on community aesthetics, as we continue working hard to create the most attractive environment for our residents and visitors. During the past fiscal year, the town added new decorative street lights in the “downtown” area to enhance safety and aesthetics and promote more activity during dark hours, planted numerous new crape myrtle trees along the Hwy 58 corridor, and added new public “wayfinding” signs that include directional information for our visitors and the new Emerald Isle logo. These improvements complement the attractive landscaping along the Hwy 58 corridor and previous bike path, sidewalk, and other public improvements – as we continue our long-term efforts to create a more identifiable and vibrant business district in Emerald Isle.

Second Yard Debris Collection Truck Added to Meet Demand The town continues to experience increasing demand for yard debris collection services, with the total volume more than double what it was three years ago, and the number of collection points more than triple what it was three years ago. In order to keep up with increasing demand, the town added a second yard debris collection truck and crew in August 2015, and now collects yard debris continuously throughout the town all throughout the year.

Blue Star Memorial Unveiled Thanks to the diligent efforts of the Emerald Isle Garden Club, a new Blue Star Memorial Highway marker was unveiled along Hwy 58 near the Welcome Center on Veterans Day 2015. The new marker honors the service of all United States military service members, and is a constant reminder of their sacrifices and our appreciation for their service.

Comprehensive Plan/Land Use Plan Process Underway The town has been working hard to update its Comprehensive Plan/Land Use Plan throughout the past year, and this process will ultimately result in a new 2017 plan to be adopted by the board of commissioners early next year. A

special, appointed steering committee comprised of residents, business owners, and second homeowners has been meeting throughout 2016, has solicited significant public input, and is thoughtfully considering the future vision for Emerald Isle.

The committee is aided by town staff and our consultant, and will ultimately present its recommendations to the planning board and board of commissioners for final approval.

The new 2017 plan will replace the town’s 2004 plan, which has been used diligently by town officials over the past 13 years to guide development and public infrastructure decisions, and will hopefully be a useful tool for town officials for the next 10-15 years.

Board Opposes Offshore Testing and Drilling The board of commissioners formally expressed its opposition to offshore oil and gas drilling in October 2015, after having previously expressed opposition to seismic testing earlier in the year. The board’s position reflects a belief that the risks of offshore testing and drilling to Emerald Isle outweigh the potential benefits to North Carolina and our nation. At the time, the federal government was considering offshore energy lease agreements between 2017-2022, however, the area off the North Carolina coast was subsequently eliminated from consideration in that plan, and will likely not be considered again until the development of the 2022-2027 plan.

Town Maintains Solid Financial Position and Surplus The town continues to maintain a solid financial position, and continues to operate with a fiscally conservative approach that is respectful of our property taxpayers. The town ended FY 15-16 with a total General Fund surplus of more than $130,000, and maintains a total General Fund balance in excess of $2.2 million, which is nearly the highest in the town’s history. The town also ended FY 16-17 with more than $1.8 million in reserve for future beach nourishment efforts (that will be supplemented with reserved room occupancy tax revenues held by Carteret County).

The board of commissioners adopted the FY 16-17 budget in June 2016, and the budget did not include any tax or fee increases. The town’s General Fund tax rate remained at 15.5 cents (14 cents for general activities and 1.5 cents for beach nourishment), and the rate for general activities continues to be the second lowest of the 21 oceanfront municipalities in North Carolina.

Town Unveils New Website The town strives to keep our residents, property owners, visitors, and businesses informed about all town issues, programs and projects, and the town’s website www.emeraldisle-nc.org is our primary and most comprehensive tool. The website is also an important component of the town’s overall marketing strategy, and the quality of the website helps to convey a message about the quality of our community and our town government.

With these ideas in mind, the town unveiled a redesigned, more attractive and more user-friendly website in October 2015. The new website includes a wealth of information about Town government, our local businesses, and visitor information, and is also smartphone compatible.

Emerald Isle App Added to Town’s Platforms With increased reliance on smartphones, and the continued demand for quicker and easier tools, the town unveiled the new Emerald Isle App in May 2016. The new app, available at Google Play and the App Store (search for “Emerald Isle NC”), includes a complete listing of all accommodations, dining, shopping and recreational opportunities in Emerald Isle, information about beach and sound access, special events and town government information. Download the new Emerald Isle App today!

Planning Continues for Future Nourishment The town, in conjunction with the Carteret County Beach Commission/Shore Protection Office, continues to monitor the condition of the entire beach strand in Emerald Isle, along all 12 miles of beach and from the top of the dunes out to a significant depth underwater. Thanks to prior successful nourishment projects, the beach remains in good condition, with most areas experiencing a seaward migration of the frontal dunes toward the ocean.

The town continues planning for future beach nourishment activities, and Carteret County is expected to receive a longterm permit for future beach nourishment activities in Emerald Isle within the next year. Both the town and the county have been reserving funds for future beach nourishment activities for the past several years, and continue to seek reliable state funding for future nourishment. The town is positioned well for future beach nourishment, with an overall goal to complete these projects as infrequently as possible, but to always be ready to nourish the beach when needed, where needed, and as needed in the future.

The Point Remains Stable The town also continues to closely monitor the condition of The Point. It has now been more than 11 years since the town relocated the main ebb channel in Bogue Inlet away from homes on Bogue Court and Inlet Court. Prior to 2005, the channel threatened the entire neighborhood at The Point, and the town relocated the main channel approximately 3,300 feet west, while also using the dredged sand for oceanfront beach nourishment.

The sand spit at The Point remains stable, and continues to be a prime spot for sunbathers, walkers and fishermen.

The main ebb channel is now approximately 1,300 feet west of Emerald Isle, and the town is in early planning stages for another relocation of the main channel. The town expects to move the main channel back to the center of the inlet complex sometime in the next five years, again in conjunction with oceanfront nourishment.

Town Granted Permit for Routine Navigation Dredging In response to the absence of new federal funding for navigation dredging in Bogue Inlet (and other NC inlets) and a fear that the US Army Corps of Engineers will eventually cease dredging in these inlets, the state recently led an effort to secure new inlet navigation dredging permits that would allow Emerald Isle and other adjacent local governments to conduct routine navigation dredging activities in these inlets in the future.

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allow the town to contract with private dredging companies in the future, ideally with placement of dredge spoils (clean sand) on the beach at The Point in the future. In the near-term, the US Army Corps of Engineers is expected to continue performing this work, however, the new permit will ensure dredging activities can proceed with minimal disruption if/when the US Army Corps of Engineers ceases these activities, and, hopefully with more flexibility and greater cost-effectiveness in the future.

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Because there have been no new (non-emergency) appropriations by the US Congress in more than a decade, the town again led an effort during FY 15-16 to secure state and local funding for navigation dredging in Bogue Inlet. The new partnership between the state, Onslow local governments and Carteret local governments yielded approximately $260,000 for future navigation dredging in Bogue Inlet.

These funds are expected to be sufficient to cover dredging activities during FY 16-17 only. This is the fourth time in the past decade such a partnership has been assembled to keep Bogue Inlet safe for commercial and recreational navigation interests.

The Islander Suites received approval for a renovation and expansion of its office and meeting space in February 2016, and is currently constructing significant improvements to the interior and exterior this winter. Improved and enlarged meeting space will be included on the ground floor, and additional condo-tel units will be added on the second floor. The exterior appearance will match the main condo-tel unit building that was renovated in recent years, and will be a nice improvement to this area. The Islander Suites is also located in the new Village West zoning district.

Village West Zoning District Fully Implemented

The former Mike’s Place restaurant, an Emerald Isle staple for many years, was sold in 2015 and then underwent a significant renovation to reopen as The Trading Post in June 2016. The new restaurant includes an attractive coastal exterior with a beautiful interior and landscaped patio and lawn in the rear. The new restaurant represents another nice improvement in the “downtown” Emerald Isle area (and the food is great too!).

The town continues to work toward quality redevelopment of the Islander Drive area of Emerald Isle, and has implemented a flexible, lucrative zoning district for this area that is known as Village West. The Village West zoning district allows mixed-uses (residential and commercial) in the same area, on the same parcel, or in the same building, is intended to promote a more “village” feel, and is specifically aimed at promoting quality redevelopment of this older area.

A comprehensive rezoning of this area was completed in December 2015, with cooperation from affected property owners. If you are interested, or know of others interested in pursuing a development project in this area, please contact town staff, and we will be happy to assist.

Transportation Impact Building Completed The first new building constructed in the Village West zoning district is the new Transportation Impact corporate headquarters, located between Hwy 58 and Crew Drive near Islander Drive. The new building was completed in July

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Former Rusty Pelican Inn Demolished Due to old age and deterioration, the former Rusty Pelican Inn, located in the “downtown” area across from the post office, was demolished by the owner in January 2016. The town is hopeful that a new owner will emerge for the nowvacant site, and proceed with the quality redevelopment of the site. The property is zoned Village East, which includes the same flexibility as the new Village West zoning district.

Hwy 58 Study, NCDOT Recommend Roundabouts The Down East RPO, a regional transportation planning organization, in conjunction with area local governments and NCDOT, completed the Hwy 58 Corridor Study during FY 15-16. The study identified improvements along the entire Hwy 58 corridor (from Cedar Point/Cape Carteret to Atlantic Beach/Morehead City) aimed at improving traffic flow throughout the year. As a result of the study, NCDOT has recommended the construction of new traffic roundabouts at the 4 signalized intersections in Emerald Isle (Coast Guard Road, Emerald Plantation, Mangrove Drive, and Bogue Inlet Drive) to replace the existing traffic signals.

The town has expressed preliminary support for the new roundabouts, and is awaiting further analysis by NCDOT. The town has formally requested that NCDOT include funding for traffic improvements along Hwy 58 in the new Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, and such improvements may ultimately include roundabouts, additional or (Continued on page 62)

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In a study titled, “The effect of music intervention in stress response to cardiac surgery in a randomized clinical trial,” a team of Swedish researchers measured serum cortisol, heart rate, respiratory rate, mean arterial pressure, arterial oxygen tension, arterial oxygen saturation and subjective pain and anxiety levels for patients who had undergone cardiothoracic surgery. Those who were allowed to listen to music during recuperation and bed rest had lower cortisol levels than those who rested without music.

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Music also can have a positive impact on mood. Neuroscientists have discovered that listening to music heightens positive emotions through the reward centers of the brain. Music stimulates the production of dopamine, creating positive feelings as a result.

Some researchers think that music may help improve immune response, promoting faster recovery from illness. Undergraduate students at Wilkes University measured the levels of IgA – an important antibody for the immune system’s first line of defense against disease – from saliva. Levels were measured before and after 30 minutes of exposure to various sounds, including music.

Soothing music produced significantly greater increases in IgA than any of the other conditions.

Another way music has been linked to improved health is its ability to make physical activity seem less mundane.

Listening to songs can distract one from the task at hand, pushing focus onto the music rather than the hard work being done. When exercising, upbeat music can help a person go a little further as they work to achieve their fitness goals than working out without music.

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

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

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Fitness The Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation offers a variety of fitness classes Fees: Members $1/ class, non-members $5/class (unless otherwise noted). Mon, Thu, Fri 8am - STEP; Mon & Wed 10:30am & 6:30pm - Small Group Strength Training ($10); Mon &Tues 5:30pm - TABATA; Tues. 8am - DANCE FUSION; Tues 9am and Fri 9:15am - BODY SCULPT; Wed 8am- ZUMBA; Wed 5:30pm - POUND; Sat 9am - ADULT GOJU-RYU/S.A.F.E.= Self-Defense, Awareness, Fitness & Empowerment ($5 non-members-$2 members)

Yoga Program Schedule Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for the beginner; Fees: $2 members & $7 non-members (unless otherwise noted) • Yoga: Tuesdays10am & Thursdays 9am • Gentle Yoga: Fridays 10:30am & Saturdays 10:15am • Yoga as Therapy: Instructed by a physical therapist, this class incorporates core strengthening, spinal stability, stretching, balance and gentle yoga poses. The emphasis is on correct alignment and individual modification. Appropriate for all levels. Mon & Wed @ 9:15am $5 members, $10 non-members.

Special Events and Information Saturday, Dec. 3, 8am-6pm: 5th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. Held in the gymnasium and featuring all handmade or hand-authenticated items from local artisans and crafters.

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Thursday, Dec. 15, 9-10am: Coffee with a Cop @ Village Market. Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation! No agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! Coffee with a Cop sessions take place on the fourth Thursday of each month at different locations in town.

Friday, Dec. 16, 2-7pm: Blood Drive. Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Community Center.

Around the County 10 Carteret County Democratic Party, 2nd Saturday, 8am, Golden Corral, Morehead City, all Democrats invited to attend, 726-8276, carteretdemocrats.org.

13 Carteret County Republican Party, 2nd Tuesday, 7pm, CCGOP Headquarters, 5370K Brandywine Crossing Hwy 70, Morehead City, all Republicans welcome to attend, 247-5660, carteretcountygop.org.

Tuesday, Dec. 20, 10-11am: PEP Program. The PEP program, or Police Educating the Public, is a series of one hour classes presented on the third Tuesday of every month in the town board meeting room to increase public awareness, as well as, provide education and tips on how you can prevent yourself from becoming vulnerable to these issues. Topic: Neighborhood Watch Annual Awareness.

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Adults are not required to buy event ticket, regular admission or membership gives them entry to observe event

activities. If an adult would like to participate in the activities, an event ticket is required. Tickets include a take-home photo of each child 12 and under with Santa, plus crafts and other seasonal fun. For an additional fee, hop on sleds and slide downhill in a snow-filled sledding area. The event ends at 5:30pm.

• Have you seen Santa scuba dive? Santa and his elves love to swim among the sharks and schools of fishes in the Living Shipwreck exhibit during the holiday season. Look for them from Dec. 10-24. Dive programs are free with admission or membership.

Winter Camps If you have a youngster out of school on winter break, the aquarium’s holiday camps keep kids active and learning with outdoor activities, animal encounters, discovery labs and behind-the-scenes action. Dec. 28 is for kids in first and second grades; Dec. 29 for third and fourth grades and Dec. 30 for fifth and sixth grades. Camps run 8:30am2:30pm. Space is limited and advance registration is required; $40 per camper, $36 for members.

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Check the schedule for daily programs free with admission, including dive presentations, animal feedings and creature features. On weekends, the aquariumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trio of river otters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pungo, Neuse and Eno â&#x20AC;&#x201C; takes the spotlight for morning programs on these fun-loving mammals.

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The Dish on Fish Spice up your winter Mondays with the Succulent Seafood series. Visit the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top eateries with the aquarium to find out more about the species available from local waters, and

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A Reel Deal Give a gift that reels in endless fun times. For tips on how to bring home the catch, sign up for Get Hooked Fishing. This oneday comprehensive instructional March 18 event features presentations on various aspects and specialties of the sport. Registration is $60; for members, $54, and includes lunch. All sessions are at the aquarium.

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Give a Year of Aquarium Visits No need to stress about holiday shopping. Give a gift that will offer incredible experiences and a lifetime of fun memories. A range of annual aquarium membership options, including individual and family packages, are available. Members receive free regular admission to all three North Carolina aquariums and Jennetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pier, along with discounts on aquarium programs, events and in the gift shop.

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When Can We ‘Spring Ahead’ Again?

NOW THAT OUR bodies have “adjusted” to falling back to Eastern Standard Time (EST), the test is to endure the darkness until it’s time to spring forward once again, come Sunday, March 12, 2017, when Carteret County returns to Daylight Saving Time (DST).

You can do it. Start the countdown on Dec. 1 … and there’s a mere 101 days to go.

The shortest day, of course, is the first day of winter, Dec. 21, but the earliest sunset occurs on Dec. 12, when the sun goes down at 4:57pm in Morehead City.

In my book, one of the best “inventions” ever is DST. The concept could qualify as an invention, because the guy who gets credit for thinking it up was a genius inventor named Benjamin Franklin, who back in 1784 (at age 78) penned an essay, “An Economical Project.”

It dealt with the thrift of natural vs. artificial lighting. Living in Paris at the time, Franklin rationalized that less fuel would be consumed in the lighting of candles and oil lamps if there were an extra hour of daylight in the evening. He assessed the economic impact in fuel savings for France to be the modern-day equivalent of $200 million.

Part of the issue in Europe, according to Franklin, was the nocturnal tendencies of people in those times. They would stay up half the night and sleep until noon, Franklin reported. Get the day started early, he suggested.

In fact, he proposed the regulation that “every morning as the sun shall rise, church bells and, if necessary, cannon shall inform the citizens of the advent of light and awaken the sluggards effectually and make them open their eyes…”

To gain the public’s compliance, Franklin suggested placing “guards in the shops of the wax and tallow chandlers, and no family be permitted to be supplied with more than one pound of candles per week. The immense stock of wax and tallow left unconsumed during the summer will probably make candles much cheaper for the ensuing winter.”

Alas and alack. The world did not heed old Ben’s advice of “early to bed, early to rise.”

Enter Englishman William Willett in 1907, who distributed pamphlets around London titled “The Waste of Daylight.”

Willett rationalized: “Now, if some of the hours of wasted sunlight were to be withdrawn from the beginning and added to the end of the day, many advantages would be gained by all to spend in the open air … after the duties of the day have been discharged.”

He had a mathematical formula to add “8o minutes of more daylight after 6pm every day during May, June, July and August, and an average of 45 minutes more every day during April and September.”

Willett offered one exception: “All trains will run in accordance with existing time tables.” His plan came up for a vote in Parliament in 1909 but was defeated narrowly.

Germany was the first country to enact a form of daylight saving time on April 30, 1916, during World War I, to conserve electricity and coal. Weeks later, the United Kingdom followed suit and introduced “summer time.” The United States first experimented with DST in 1918.

DST has been an on-and-off, up-and-back, for-and-against journey for America ever since. Today, it’s roughly 34 weeks of DST and 18 weeks of EST per calendar year.

Modern studies dispute whether any measurable energy cost savings can be directly attributed to DST, but it does add to the Crystal Coast economy, which is heavily tourism-dependent.

Writing for “National Geographic,” Brian Handwerk reported that “DST is a tonic for America’s tourism industry,” because it contributes about $5.6 billion annually to the nation’s tourism economy Hendrik Wolff, an environmental economist at the University of Washington in Seattle, said all this “makes sense, considering daylight saving has been shown to increase active and outdoor activities at the expense of sedentary pursuits like watching television.”

“When you give Americans more light at the end of the day, they really do want to get out of the house. And they go places,” Wolff said. “In a nationwide American time-use study, we found that an additional 3 percent of people engaged in outdoor behaviors who otherwise would have stayed indoors.”

National Public Radio cited studies by Michael Downing of Tufts University in Medford, Mass. Downing confirms that DST is good for the “regular economy,” too. He says “people tend to shop more when the daylight hours extend later.”

Golf courses love it, convenience stores see a boost, charcoal makers see spikes in sales and garden centers dig it because gardening after work is a “great way to just change gears,” Downing noted.

Use the next 101 days to plot and plan how you will live each DST day to its fullest. Chin up, we’ll be springing forward before you know it – March 12, 2017.

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The History Behind Popular Christmas Songs HOLIDAY TRADITIONS VARY from family to family, but one component of the holidays that seems to be universally enjoyed is a good Christmas song. Music is piped throughout malls and stores to entertain shoppers, and favorite tunes may be on the radio or streamed through a digital music service as families decorate their homes.

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In 2014, Time magazine researched records at the US Copyright Office to determine the most popular and most recorded Christmas songs since 1978, when copyright registrations were digitized. The following are some of the more beloved holiday tunes and a bit of history about each song. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silent Nightâ&#x20AC;? â&#x2013; One of the most rerecorded songs in history (733 versions since 1978), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silent Night,â&#x20AC;? was composed in 1818

by Franz Xaver Gruber and put to lyrics by Joseph Mohr. It was first performed on Christmas Eve at St. Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, a village in Austria. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version is a slow lullaby, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s believed the original was a dance-like tune in 6/8 time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;O Holy Nightâ&#x20AC;? â&#x2013; This popular song was composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847 to a French poem titled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Minuit, chrĹ˝tiens (Midnight, Christians).â&#x20AC;? Many notable performers, including Perry Como, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Crawford, and Lea Michele, have performed â&#x20AC;&#x153;O Holy Night.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silver Bellsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x2013; Now a Christmas classic, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silver Bellsâ&#x20AC;? originally

was written for the Bob Hope film, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lemon Drop Kid.â&#x20AC;? Songwriter Jay Livingston wanted to title the song â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tinkle Bell,â&#x20AC;? but his wife dissuaded him from using the word tinkle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;White Christmasâ&#x20AC;? â&#x2013; Irving Berlin believed his song â&#x20AC;&#x153;White Christmasâ&#x20AC;? would be an instant hit. His prediction was correct, especially after singer Bing Crosby recorded it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jingle Bellsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x2013; Although it has become one of the more popular Christmas songs, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jingle Bellsâ&#x20AC;? really was written for Thanksgiving.

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December 1, 3-4: Craven Community Chorus Concert. The chorus presents its annual Christmas concert at Orringer Auditorium on the campus of Craven Community College. Show starts at 7pm on Thursday and at 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Fullers Music, Banks of the Arts, Kitchen on Trent and Harris Teeter, all of New Bern. Details: 252-670-0230.

2-4, 9-11, 16-17: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. The RiverTowne Players in New Bern bring this holiday classic to the stage. Full of dancing, laughs and some wonderful music. Tickets are $16 in advance, $19 at the door and $10 for students. Details: 252-633-3318/ 2-4: Christmas 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. 2: Christmas ArtWalk. 4-7pm. 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. Details: 252-808-0440.

Morehead City Tree Lighting. 5-6pm. 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. Details: 252-808-0440 or www. downtownmoreheadcity.com.

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.

3, 9: Elf in the Woods. 10am-Noon and 4-6pm. Enjoy a reading of “Elf on the Shelf” at the Swansboro Recreation Center then take an adventure walk in the woods to see what the local elf has been up to. Daytime program on Dec. 3, afternoon program offered on Dec. 9. Open to ages 2-5.

Cost is $7 for parent/child, $3 for each additional child.

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Sat. 3: Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. 8am-6pm. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation host its annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair in the gymnasium. The fair features all handmade or hand-authenticated items from local artisans and crafters. Interested vendors should register soon as space is limited. Details: 252-354-6350 or scutillo@emeraldisle-nc. org.

Morehead City/Beaufort 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: 252-728-7318 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.org.

Pine Knoll Shores Flotilla. Guests will line the shores of the ICW at dusk to enjoy vessels decked out in their holiday lights.

Breakfast with Santa. 8:30am-11:30am. 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. Downtown Morehead City businesses open their doors for this special event. In addition to 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.

Beaufort Christmas Parade. 11am. Jolly old St. Nick leads the way down Front Street as Beaufort rings in the holiday season.

A Christmas Story Tea Event. 11am and 2:30pm. Everyone is invited for a little nostalgia and fun at the Infusion Café in Morehead City. Enjoy laughable stories set in the 1930s with two courses of themed teas and nibbles, all served up by costumed staff. Reservations required. Details: 252-240-2800.

Fri. 9: 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.

9-11: Gingerbread House Festival. In its fourth year, this event at the Crystal Coast Civic Center raises funds for the Crystal Coast Hospice House and includes a gingerbread house competition in three categories, including age 8 and under. All skill levels are welcome. Not a baker? Swing by from 11am-5pm each day to view the tempting treats. Details: 252-808-2244, www.cchhnc.org.

10 & 17: Candlelight at Tryon Palace. 4:30-9:30. Slip back in time and visit the ghosts of Christmas past with Tryon Palace’s extravagant holiday celebration. Vignettes introduce holiday celebrations as pivotal points in history while live circus acts perform under a tent. The evening ends with black powder fireworks on the lawn. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

Sat. 10: 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 at 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 dĂŠcor. Details: 252-728-5225.

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

Santa by the Sea. 10:30am-4:30pm. Kids can share their wishes among the fishes and get a snapshot with Santa at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Make crafts, mix reindeer food, enjoy reading time with Mrs. Claus, snap photos with costumed characters and more.

Outside, Santa will provide a bit of North Pole weather with a snow-filled sledding area (sleds included). Tickets required. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Tue. 13: NC Symphony â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Holiday Pops. 7pm. A North Carolina tradition, the symphonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 ever-popular Christmas carol singalong and more. Cost is $47. Details: 877-6276724 or www.ncsymphony.org.

Wed. 14: Merry Time for Tots. 10-11am. Children and their caregivers are invited to join the NC Maritime Museum to learn about sharks, starting with their teeth and ending with their tails. Ages 2-5, free. Details: 252-728-7318 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.org.

16-18: Christmas with Carteret Community Theatre.

This variety show features favorite cast members from the local theater troupe. Shows start at 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students through high school. Details: www. carteretcommunitytheatre.com.

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SantaFest. Celebrate the holidays and the joys of the season with Swansboro Parks and Recreation. Loads of activities for children, adults and families come together for this special one-day event, including a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s candy hunt, gingerbread house building, Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workshop and a Riverview Reindeer Run 5K. Details: 910-326-2600.

Tue. 20: The Embers Christmas Show. 7:30pm. The legendary beach music group share new arrangements of all the classic holiday songs at Carteret Community Theatre.

Tickets are $25. Details: www.carteretcommunitytheatre. com.

28-30: Holiday Camp. The NC Aquarium is offering oneday holiday camp programs for grades 2-5. Camp runs from 8:30am-2:30pm with different age groups per day.

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Video Game Ratings Help Guide Holiday Purchases THIS DECEMBER, MILLIONS of people will be flocking to stores or browsing online retailers to shop for gifts for their friends and loved ones. Video games have long been some of the most popular holiday gifts to give, and this year figures to be no different than years past.

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Video games are rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. The ESRB is an independent, self-regulatory organization that assigns age and content ratings, enforces industry-adopted advertising guidelines and ensures responsible online privacy principles for computer and video games in the United States, Mexico and nearly all of Canada. The ratings provided are concise and help shoppers make informed decisions based on the content in video games. According to the ESRB, the ratings have three parts: 1. Rating categories suggest age appropriateness.

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This rating system was derived in 1994 after various child development and academic experts were consulted. Other rating systems also were considered, and the ESRB consulted with parents nationwide as well. There are currently seven different ESRB ratings for games and apps. They are as follows: C: Early childhood games feature content that is intended for young children.

E: Games rated as Everyone feature content that is generally suitable for all ages. There may be minimal cartoon,

fantasy or mild violence. Mild language may be infrequent.

E 10+: Content in games rated Everyone 10+ is appropriate for gamers ages 10 and up. The games may contain cartoon, fantasy or mild violence. Mild language and/or minimally suggestive themes also may be present.

T: Teen games are generally suitable for ages 13 and up.

These games may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and some strong language.

M: Games deemed as Mature are generally suitable for gamers ages 17 and up. In such games, there is a high propensity for intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content, and strong language.

A: Adults-only games have content suitable for adults ages 18 and up. Graphic sexual content, prolonged scenes of intense violence, and gambling with real currency may be depicted or available in these games.

RP: Games that are marked Rating Pending have not yet received a final ESRB rating. Usually this verbiage is only used in marketing materials, and the rating will be updated once the product hits the market.

Along with the general rating, the ESRB uses content descriptors to further break down the type of content one can expect in the games. These can include everything from references to alcohol to fantasy violence to sexual themes to tobacco references. Again, these content descriptors will offer a concise way to assess if a game is appropriate for a particular gamer. Video games are popular holiday gifts. Game ratings can help guide consumers to make smart choices so that gamers of all ages can enjoy their gifts this season. â?&#x201E;

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Party Fare Sure to Delight Holiday Guests WHAT WOULD THE holidays be without entertaining?

Playing host and inviting crowds of people to visit is part of what makes the season so special and memorable.

Entertaining can take on many forms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from elaborate sit-down dinners featuring multiple courses to cocktail parties with passed hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ă&#x2022;oeuvres. Small-bite foods are perfect for holiday parties because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re portable and allow guests to take their food with them and mingle.

Several appetizers enjoyed together can even be a meal.

Appetizers need a solid base onto which the culinary creation can be built. Cornbread Blinis offer just that. These small cornmeal â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pancakesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are beautiful, sturdy hosts for the likes of thinly sliced prosciutto or smoked salmon. Enjoy these recipes, courtesy of Denise Geeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Southern Appetizers: 60 Delectables for Gracious Get-Togethersâ&#x20AC;? (Chronicle Books), and top the pancakes with Divine Crab Spread.

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Ingredients: â&#x2013; 8 ounces whipped cream cheese â&#x2013; 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half â&#x2013; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice â&#x2013; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon lemon zest â&#x2013; thinly sliced lemon wedges for garnish â&#x2013; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or finely sliced green onions, plus whole chives for garnish â&#x2013; 1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise â&#x2013; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce â&#x2013; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt â&#x2013; 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce â&#x2013; 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, picked over for shells

Directions: In a medium bowl, whisk to combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in the milk, beaten egg, melted butter, and chives (if using). Stir until just combined. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a hot skillet or griddle.

When bubbling, add the batter in tablespoonfuls about 1 inch apart. Cook the blinis until bubbles form on top, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook another minute or so, until lightly browned and golden. Remove them to a cooling rack and, if desired, keep warm in an oven heated to its lowest temperature. Use paper towels to wipe away crust giblets or darkened grease from the pan. Repeat the process with more butter and batter.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Directions: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, chives, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, salt, and hot sauce and stir until smooth.

Gently add the crab meat, using a rubber spatula to fold it into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Refrigerate the dip for at least 2 hours, or up to 1 day. To preserve the freshest flavor, keep the dip in a well-sealed container surrounded by ice in a larger container. Serve it very cold, garnished with lemon wedges and whole chives.

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Coasting ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Book Bag ............................................................................................................................................. 12 Done Deal: Kinston’s Team is Down East Wood Ducks .......................................................................... 19 Coastal Currents .................................................................................................................................. 20 At the Aquarium ................................................................................................................................... 34 Online Resource for Creating Living Shorelines .................................................................................... 37 Holiday Gift Guide ................................................................................................................................ 47 Party Fare Sure to Delight Holiday Guests ............................................................................................ 59 Human Food Pets Should Avoid ............................................................................................................ 60 Simple Ways to Cut Sodium ................................................................................................................. 65 ‘Christmas Vacation’ Still a Top Pick ..................................................................................................... 69 Prime Time Fishing .............................................................................................................................. 70 Teach Youngsters to be Philanthropic ................................................................................................... 78 Overtime Rule Change Is ‘Black Cloud’................................................................................................. 80

County Perspective .............................................................................................................................. 14 Chamber Connection ........................................................................................................................... 16 Tide Tables .......................................................................................................................................... 17 Health & Wellness ................................................................................................................................ 30 Bulletin Board ...................................................................................................................................... 32 The Onlooker – Spring Forward............................................................................................................ 42 Garden Gate ........................................................................................................................................ 61 Property Watch .................................................................................................................................... 72 Rental Signs ........................................................................................................................................ 78 Tourism Barometer .............................................................................................................................. 79 Horoscopes.......................................................................................................................................... 82 Best Buys ............................................................................................................................................ 83 Advertiser Index ................................................................................................................................... 85

Atlantic Beach Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 66 Emerald Isle Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 22 Emerald Tidings ................................................................................................................................... 24 Staying Busy........................................................................................................................................ 32 Pine Knoll Shores Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 76 Pine Knoll Shores Club News ............................................................................................................... 77 Thanks to our Contributors: Eddie Barber, Trace Cooper, Ken Jones, Sarah Cutillo, Pam Minnick, NC Coastal Federation, Stewart Pickett, Julie Powers, Michelle Powers, Rudi Rudolph, Frank Rush, Mike Wagoner, Julia Batten Wax & Clare Winslow.

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Human Food Pets Should Avoid THE REVENUE OF the pet care industry is testament to the lengths people will go to ensure their pets are comfortable and receiving a high level of care. Well-meaning pet owners may pamper their pets, and many believe giving treats of human food is the ultimate indulgence for their animals. However, these individuals may be unwittingly exposing their beloved pets to health problems by feeding them the wrong foods.

The Humane Society of the United States warns that even foods that are considered good for people can be very dangerous for pets. This may even include common fruits and vegetables. In 2010, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center received more than 167,000 calls related to pet exposure to toxic substances. The top three reasons for pet poisoning included consumption of prescription and over-the-counter drugs (45,616 calls); ingestion of insecticides (29,020 calls); and eating human food (17,453 calls). Many people are unaware that certain foods present a hazard to their pets’ health.

Although any food not specifically designed for cats and dogs can affect the digestive system, resulting in vomiting, diarrhea or intestinal distress, the following foods are particularly problematic for companion animals.

■ Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages can cause liver and brain damage because it has the same effects on pets as it does on people – it just takes far less alcohol to negatively affect pets than it does humans. Just a little alcohol can cause vomiting, diarrhea, central nervous system depression, problems with coordination, difficulty breathing, coma, and even death.

■ Chocolate: The toxic component of chocolate is theobromine. It’s present in all types of chocolate, but more so in dark varieties and baking chocolate. At its worst, chocolate can cause an abnormal heart rhythm, seizures and death.

■ Dairy products: Cats pictured lapping up bowls of milk is a misrepresentation of what they should be consuming. Many cats and even some dogs are lactose intolerant. Eating dairy products can cause digestive upset and may lead to food allergies and discomfort.

■ Fat trimmings, raw meat, raw eggs and raw fish: Each of these can cause vomiting, diarrhea or a painful condition called pancreatitis (from excessive fat). Plus, there is a risk of salmonella or E. coli associated with these foods.

■ Garlic: Like its relatives – onions, leeks and chives – garlic can create anemia in dogs even in small amounts.

■ Grapes and raisins: Cats may shy away from them, but dogs can suffer acute kidney failure from these fruits.

■ Cinnamon: The spice and its oils can irritate a pet’s mouth and cause vomiting, decreased heart rate and possibly liver disease. Even inhaling cinnamon can produce adverse reactions.

■ Macadamia nuts: According to WebMD, dogs shouldn’t eat macadamia nuts or foods that contain them because they can be fatal. As few as six raw or roasted macadamias can make dogs seriously ill.

Symptoms of poisoning include muscle tremors, weakness or paralysis of the hindquarters, vomiting, elevated body temperature, and rapid heart rate.

■ Sweetened candy: Candies, gums, toothpaste, and any product containing xylitol can cause more insulin to circulate through a pet’s body, making blood sugar drop. That can result in liver failure and loss of coordination.

Foods that people consume should not be shared with pets unless they have been recommended by a veterinarian. Even then, human food should be shared sparingly.

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While there are lots of foods we want to keep far away from out four-legged friends, there are plenty of healthy human foods and pups can enjoy – in moderation, of course. With all fruit, it’s important to remove the peel or rind and any seeds that may be present before passing it on to Fido. Here are a list of safe snacks listed by the American Kennel Club:

• Peanut Butter • Apples • Cooked Eggs • Turkey • Watermelon • Cooked Chicken • Oranges • Carrots • Cucumber • Pears • Sweet Potatoes • Celery • Honey • Cooked Salmon

garden gate Simplify Fall Leaf Cleanup APPLE PIE, PUMPKINS and blooming chrysanthemums are symbols of autumn. But nothing signals the arrival of fall more than the millions of leaves that begin to cascade from the trees as the temperatures dip.

Many people feel nothing is more beautiful than the yellow, red, purple, and orange leaves that coat neighborhoods and countrysides each fall. In fact, it’s not uncommon for us coastal dwellers to take a trek each fall to the mountains to take in the splendorous color that cuts through the crisp fall sky. In spite of their beauty, leaves might be a nuisance to homeowners tasked with removing the growing piles of them from their lawns. Those with large oak and maple trees in front of their homes understand the seemingly endless work of leaf removal.

As the days begin to grow shorter and colder, these changes trigger a hormone release in trees, prompting them to drop their leaves. This chemical message causes the formation of abscission cells where the leaf stem meets the branch, say botanists at the Missouri Botanical Garden. So rather than merely dropping off of trees when the wind blows, the leaves actually fall off deliberately.

Sometimes it comes early in the season, sometimes later.

But one thing is for sure – there is no way of avoiding it.

Left untouched, fallen leaves can contribute to lawn problems such as poor aeration, mold growth and moisture issues. Leaves also can cause staining on driveways and walkways. Prompt removal can help prevent any problems. To make faster and easier work of leaf removal, keep these tips in mind.

• Mow over thin leaf coverage. If only a few leaves have fallen, use a mulching mower to shred the leaves until they are small enough that they won’t suffocate the lawn. The small pieces will decompose in the lawn, reintroducing nutrients as a result.

• Use an ergonomic leaf rake. Ergonomic rakes can prevent back and arm pain, much in the way that ergonomic shovels do when shoveling snow.

• Invest in a quality leaf blower. Using a rake is good exercise, but homeowners with large properties might want to use a leaf blower. These machines can dislodge leaves from bushes and hard-to-reach crevices, and they work faster than rakes.

• Use a tarp. Rake or blow leaves onto a tarp and then drag the tarp to the curbside or to the back of a truck for proper disposal. Special leaf scoopers enable you to grab more leaves if they need to be picked up and transported.

Otherwise, you can use the covers from two garbage pails to achieve a similar effect.

• Work with the wind. Rake in the direction the wind is blowing and downhill if your property slopes. This way it will be easier on you, and you won’t be working against Mother Nature.

• Spread out the job. Do not attempt to remove all fallen leaves in a single day. Schedule a few cleaning days during the season to make lighter work of the job than if you tried to do it all at once. Keep in mind that leaves will continue to fall throughout the season and you may need to spend a few days removing leaves from your yard.

Removing leaves is a large part of fall home maintenance.

Employ these tips to make this task less strenuous.

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longer turn lanes, new traffic signals, and/or other enhancements, to be determined jointly by NCDOT and the Town after further analysis. Any improvements, regardless of the ultimate form, are likely at least a few years away, if not longer.

Special Events Continue to Grow The town continues to work to improve our established special events, and also add new events aimed at creating a greater sense of community and attracting new and repeat visitors to Emerald Isle during the spring and fall seasons.

The town’s signature annual event, the St. Patrick’s Festival, celebrated its 25th anniversary in March 2016, and continues to be a great kickoff to the warm weather season in Emerald Isle. The 3rd annual Emerald Isle Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K races continue to be very popular, raising more than $60,000 for future bike and pedestrian improvements and cystic fibrosis efforts. The 2nd annual Bike the Banks/Crystal Coast Lighthouse Challenge rides were held in May 2016 and continue to attract a mix of serious and recreational bicyclists to Emerald Isle. The 10th annual Day4Kids was held in September 2015, and continues to offer great family fun, at no cost to the families who attend this great annual event. The 12th annual Emerald Isle Christmas Parade was held in November 2015, and continues to be a big hit for our residents, second homeowners, and the surrounding area.

The town has been working hard over the past fiscal year to create an annual fall season event that will hopefully someday rival the crowds of the annual St. Patrick’s Festival, and worked hard during FY 15-16 on planning for the return of the Emerald Isle Beach Music Festival. The town secured funding from the Crystal Coast Tourism Development Authority to present the festival on the beach strand at the Western Ocean Regional Access in late August 2016. Mark your calendars for Sept. 30, 2017 for next year’s event!

The town, in partnership with Bogue Inlet Pier, also continued its July 4 fireworks tradition over the ocean. The 2016 show also included a new Glow Party at The Pier, with music and laser lights on the beach strand. Another Glow Party was held on Memorial Day weekend 2016, and we hope to offer more in the future.

Police Department Continues Popular Programs The EIPD continued its excellent programs during FY 15-16, and these programs are paying off in the form of reduced crime, positive community relationships, and a greater sense of community. The popular Police Educating the Public (PED), Coffee with a Cop, Neighborhood Watch, Ice Cream Ticket, R U OK?, and the new Internet Exchange Lot have all made a positive difference in our community. In addition to these great programs, EIPD is currently working on the development of a Citizens Police Academy. Because of the success of these programs, the FY 16-17 budget includes a new Community Relations Officer position to continue and improve existing programs, and also continue the development of new programs.

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Emerald Isle, the town received nearly $10,000 of private contributions to fund new “rescue tubes” at each public beach access location in Emerald Isle during FY 15-16.

Each rescue tube, including mounting poles, hardware and signage, was sponsored for $90, and the response to this opportunity was overwhelming! Thank you! The new rescue tubes have already made a difference, and will enhance the safety of those visiting the beach for years to come.

Lifeguard Program Expanded, Improved The Fire Department manages the town’s lifeguard program, which includes fixed lifeguard stands at the Western Ocean Regional Access and the Eastern Ocean Regional Access, and three mobile lifeguards patrolling the town’s 12 miles of ocean beach. The program was expanded for summer 2016 to add a new supervisor position to also serve as a third mobile lifeguard. The 2016 lifeguard team was involved in 82 water rescues, and thankfully there were no drowning incidents.

Fire Department Secures Significant Grants The Fire Department prepared a successful grant application to the US Fire Administration for the purchase of new self-contained breathing apparatus to enhance firefighter safety, and the hard work paid off with a grant award in excess of $145,000 in August 2016.

Osprey Ridge Storm Water Pump Station Moves Forward In response to chronic nuisance flooding concerns in the Osprey Ridge neighborhood, the town proceeded with plans to construct a new storm water pump station for this area. The board of commissioners identified this project as its top budget priority for FY 16-17, initiated design work in April 2016, and awarded a construction contract in September 2016. Work is currently underway, and is expected to be complete by early 2017. The new pump station, along with 8 existing pump stations, will discharge storm water into Emerald Isle Woods Park, which is viewed as a model, environmentally-friendly storm water management system for the entire Coast Guard Road corridor.

Other Notable Items: • The town replaced existing beach access walkways at 18th Street, Bryan Street and Nina Street during FY 15-16.

The town’s goal is to replace three aging beach access walkways each year.

• Town staff and the board of commissioners completed a comprehensive review of the entire Code of Ordinances, systematically reviewing all 13 chapters to identify outdated provisions, clarify confusing language, and create a simpler code for town staff and the public to understand. The town will soon begin a similar process to update the town’s Unified Development Ordinance.

• A total of 1.2 miles of town streets were resurfaced during FY 15-16. The town is responsible for the maintenance of approximately 46 miles of streets.

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Simple Ways to Cut Sodium SALT IS WIDELY relied on to give foods some added flavor. Many people may feel that unsalted foods are not as tasty as their salty counterparts, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that people of all ages understand the threat that excessive sodium consumption poses.

According to the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), kidney problems may result from excessive sodium consumption.

In addition, the American Heart Association (AHA) notes that excess sodium and salt in the body puts a person at risk for a host of ailments, including stroke, heart failure, stomach cancer and osteoporosis.

Cutting back on sodium should be a goal for anyone who hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already done so. But the HSPH notes that people over age 50, people who have high or slightly elevated blood pressure, diabetics, and African Americans are at high risk of developing the health problems related to excessive sodium consumption. Because sodium is so prevalent, some people may think that cutting back on its consumption must be nearly impossible. However, there are some simple ways to cut back on sodium. â&#x2013; Ask for low-sodium recommendations when dining out. The AHA notes that the average person consumes 25 percent of his or her overall sodium at restaurants. Some places now require restaurants to list total sodium content alongside offerings on their menus, and diners living in such areas should choose only those meals that are low in sodium. Diners who live in areas where sodium levels are not listed on the menu can ask for low-sodium recommendations or if existing menu items can be prepared without sodium or with lower amounts of sodium. â&#x2013; Read labels. According to the AHA, 75 percent of the sodium

in the average American diet comes from salt added to processed foods. Diners who have resolved to push away the salt shaker at the dinner table might still be exceeding their daily recommended sodium limits if they are eating prepackaged foods with high sodium levels. Food manufacturers use salt to give prepackaged foods longer shelf lives, so concerned diners should read labels before taking items home from the grocery store.

The AHA recommends that adults consume no more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day, and shoppers should keep that in mind when reading labels and planning meals. â&#x2013; Opt for low-sodium condiments. Salt is not the only condiment on restaurant or kitchen tables that can add flavor to a meal, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the few that can have a devastating effect on long-term health.

Forgo table salt when sitting down at the dinner table and opt for low-sodium condiments instead.

Balsamic vinegar, horseradish and the juice of a lemon each pack a flavorful, low-sodium punch. â&#x2013; Read vegetable packages as well. Shoppers who do not buy fresh vegetables from the produce aisle or farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market should read the packaging on canned or frozen vegetables to ensure their veggies are not being doused in salt. Some manufacturers may use salt to preserve canned and frozen veggies. Diners who do not have access to fresh vegetables or the time to buy fresh veggies each week should compare packaging on canned and frozen vegetables and choose the product with the lowest amount of sodium.

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mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s notes Mayor Trace Cooper

Remembering Our Heritage WE RECENTLY RECEIVED a few comments from residents in Atlantic Beach expressing concern about trucks driving on the beach during the off season. The comments we received were mostly concerned with the easternmost end of our beach strand near Fort Macon. On this part of the beach, commercial fishermen operate for a month or so each fall with stop nets to catch mullet and spot.

One of the comments we received noted that the beach driving was â&#x20AC;&#x153;ruiningâ&#x20AC;? Atlantic Beach. I understand this concern and the town is considering options to limit the negative impact of beach driving. But, it is only fair to point out that the fishing that generates this traffic has been taking place on the beaches of Bogue Banks long before Atlantic Beach was even a town.

And, I believe it is one of the traditions that make our town what it is. Generations of fishermen, many of them from down the beach in Salter Path, have been pulling nets in the fall since the mid 1800s when families started migrating to Salter Path from Shackleford. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a lot of money in mullet roe these days, so this fishing continues more to maintain an important community tradition.

I relay this because it is an example of the kind of challenges that Atlantic Beach will face as our town evolves. We are a resort town and we welcome new visitors and residents with open arms. But, our state and the region is evolving and our town will too. The houses in Atlantic Beach are getting bigger and many

of the businesses that existed 20 or 30 years ago became less relevant and closed. Other businesses have adapted and thrive. When I was a kid in Atlantic Beach, our surf shops only sold surf boards, T-shirts and Birdwell board shorts, now they have clothing selections that rival department stores. These changes are not a bad thing for Atlantic Beach, on the contrary our evolution is progressing in a very positive way. But, as we evolve, we cannot lose sight of our past. We cannot lose sight of what has made this place special for generations of families.

Each fall there is added truck and tractor traffic on the beach strand, but I think we can live with it for a few weeks to allow an important community tradition to continue. For a few weekends in the spring, the parking and beach access at the Circle gets taken over by music lovers coming to our Beach Music Festival and the Crystal Coast Music Festival. But, I think this inconvenience is worth it to honor the musical heritage of the Circle. The clubs that used to host the bands may have gone out of business, but we can keep the tradition alive through our festivals (weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working on a plan to bring back a new open air Pavilion at the center of the Boardwalk).

Atlantic Beach will evolve. This evolution will continue to be a positive one if we continue to embrace the traditions and values that have defined us and ensure that they help shape the days to come. We will move into the future, but we should do so with an eye on the past.

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‘Christmas Vacation’ Still a Top Pick for Holiday Flicks HOLIDAY FILMS HOLD a special place in many people’s hearts, and perhaps no holiday movie of the last 30 years has resonated as much as “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” The oft-quoted holiday favorite turned 25 years old in 2014, yet the film remains as popular as ever.

Fans of “Christmas Vacation” can no doubt quote their favorite lines from the film, but the following are a few tidbits that even the most ardent “Vacation” fan might be unfamiliar with. ★ The movie is based on a story titled “Christmas 59,” which was written by the same man, John Hughes, who wrote and produced the film. The film pays homage to this story when Clark Griswold is rummaging through the attic and finds a movie reel named “Christmas 59.” ★ Frank Capra III worked as an assistant director on the film.

In one scene of the film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” which was directed by Frank Capra III’s grandfather, is on a television in the background. ★ Actress Mae Questrel (Aunt Bethany) provided the voices for Betty Boop and Olive Oyl in the 1930s. “Christmas Vacation” would be her final film. ★ “Christmas Vacation” featured a handful of “Saturday Night Live” alumni. In addition to the film’s star, Chevy Chase, SNL alums Randy Quaid, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brian Doyle-Murray appeared in the film. ★ The role of Cousin Rocky had no lines in the film. ★ In the “Lampoon” films that preceded “Christmas Vacation,” Rusty was the older child of the Griswold clan. However, he is the younger sibling in this film. ★ “Christmas Vacation” marked the directorial debut for

Jeremiah Chechik, who went on to direct “Benny & Joon” and 1998’s “The Avengers.” ★ The movie had a large budget ($27 million) for a comedy with no special effects. ★ Surprisingly, “Christmas Vacation” had its own sequel that few are familiar with. The made-for-television “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure” was released in 2003. ★ Cousin Eddie’s fashion style, in particular the sweater/dickie combination, was the brainchild of actor Randy Quaid’s wife. ★ No part of “Christmas Vacation” takes place on Christmas Day. The film culminates with the antics that take place at the Griswold home on December 24. ★ Brian Doyle-Murray, who played Frank Shirley, is the brother of another famous comic actor: Bill Murray. ★ “Christmas Vacation” was the only movie in the series up until then that did not feature Lindsey Buckingham’s song, “Holiday Road.”

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PRIME TIME FISHING ON THE CRYSTAL COAST

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AFTER THE SUMMER tourist crowds are gone, and both air and water temperatures begin to drop, that is when you will find scores of fishermen flocking to the Crystal Coast for the best few months of fishing all year.

From September to November the Crystal Coast fishing season peaks and Wayne Justice, special activities coordinator at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, said it is all due to a collaboration of forces.

The setup begins with the Crystal Coast’s close proximity to the meeting of the warm Gulf Stream and cold Labrador Current, which provides the area’s waters with a surplus of nutrients. Then, the deep waters close to shore make the conditions perfect for surf fishing or pier fishing. From there, the conditions are perfect once the water temperatures begin to drop.

“As the water cools down that creates a pattern that makes the fish want to feed and gets a lot of the baitfish moving like finger mullet, menhaden, glass minnows and anchovies, which primarily live in the sound during the summer,” Justice said.

“We also experience that northeast wind that is predominant in the fall that pushes all that bait out of the inlets together, which brings in predatory fish pretty close behind them.”

The varieties of fish that are abundant throughout the peak fall season include Spanish mackerel, red drum, speckled trout, pompano, flounder, sea mullet and spot.

For the shear number of fish you could possibly catch, one of Justice’s favorite species to target is the speckled trout.

“When they school up you can catch them on every cast and it is not uncommon — on a day when they are really thick in the surf — to go out using some light tackle and catch 50-100 fish a day,” he said. “That is the kind of thing that keeps you fishing.”

While a fish like speckled trout can be enjoyable to target for quantity, Justice said there are other species around through November like red drum and false albacore (a variety of tuna) that can provide some of the best fights a fisherman could find.

“Catching a tuna is a whole different experience; they are one of the strongest fighting fish you will catch from the shore,” Justice said. “They are a lot of fun to catch if you like the sport of fighting a fish and bringing it to shore.”

Flounder is another popular fish to catch during the fall, but the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries issued a closure of the fishery after Oct. 15. Justice

said flounder has been such a poplar fish that it has become slightly overfished, and after Oct. 15 all flounder caught must be released.

One of Justice’s favorite ways to fish during the fall is from the shore or in the surf. At the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, Justice leads an annual surf fishing workshop every October, and also leads weekly surf fishing classes Fridays throughout the fall. The classes are designed to give beginners tips and tricks to making the most of their surf fishing experiences.

“I think there is something kind of special about fishing from the beach,” he said. “That is where a lot of anglers get their start and honestly that is where a lot of anglers end up when they reach their senior years, when they may not be up to the stress or expense of managing and maintaining a boat.”

Aiding in the enjoyment of surf fishing on the Crystal Coast is the abundance of shoreline and different conditions to explore. One of the prime spots for surf fishing is Fort Macon State Park, where Justice said the expansive shoreline and multiple rock jetties make for good fishing.

While popular areas like Fort Macon can become crowded on occasion, the proximity of some uninhabited areas of shoreline add further diversity to the surf fishing opportunities.

“To me the thing that really makes our area special is places like Cape Lookout National Seashore and Hammocks Beach State Park near Swansboro,” Justice said. “Those areas are really off the beaten path and harder to access, but have good shoal structure off the beach and really deep water close to shore.”

During his classes, Justice discusses the best lures and baits to use. Lately, he said anglers have been very successful with MirrOlures or soft plastics like Gulp scented and flavored

baits, D.O.A. lures and Kastmaster lures. As far as live baits, Justice said it is always hard to beat fresh cut shrimp or mullet.

Fishing has become a major economic generator for the Crystal Coast, especially in the fall, Justice said. Not only bait shops, but also hotels, restaurants and many other businesses benefit from the influx of fishermen in the fall.

“It is easy to forget about the economic impact that fishing has here on our coast during the fall,” he said. “In the summer you get families and in the fall you get fishermen.”

Like the scores of fishermen that will visit the Crystal Coast this fall, Justice said he is sure to be found at the shore with a line in the water.

“My favorite thing about surf fishing is that it can be what you want it to be,” Justice said. “You can be really serious about it…or it can be just a simple, relaxing way to spend an afternoon. Walking out on the beach, putting your feet in the sand, and a line in the water — there is something cathartic about it. It seems to be good for your soul.”

For information about fall surf fishing classes at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, visit www.ncaquariums.com/ pine-knoll-shores.

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property watch ATLANTIC BEACH Herbert and Cassondra Hite to Roger Apple, 1918 Fort Macon Road, $75,000.

Hugh and Beverly Umphlett to Randy English and Dennis and Nancy English, 201 Henderson Blvd. #6, $78,000.

Philip Adrus to Tanya Scott, 1065 Hardesty Loop Road, $105,000.

Allan and Carolyn Grantham to James and Kathleen Marley, 1904 Fort Macon Road #270, $177,000.

Richard and Katherine Slade to Eva Daniel, 2509 Fort Macon Road #301, $265,000.

Anne Rogg to Angelo and Susan Losurdo, 2106 Fort Macon Road #406, $290,000.

Bettie and Marshall Cooper, Jr. to Kathryn and Thomas Williams, Jr., 503 Ocean Ridge Drive, $1,320,000.

BEAUFORT Elizabeth Crosswell to William and Virginia Purcell, 118 Crescent Drive, $152,500.

Debra and Ron Wolfe to Daniel and Frances Smith, 111 Plantation Circle, $263,500.

Denice and Matthew Tappero to Michael Magnotto, 210 Taylorwood Drive, $265,000.

John and Barbara Edwards to Michael and Thea Iovale, 124 Mangrove Drive, $172,000.

Tracy and Robert Mullins, Jr. to Luke and Morgan Williford, 131 Conch Court, $251,000.

Hickman Family Holdings, LLC to Evans Stout, 409 Emerald Plantation Road, $635,000.

Terry and Carol Ann Poythress to Brian Edmonds, 9703 Spinnaker Place, $985.000.

Ronald and Terri Tarter to MLM Castle, LLC, 7405 Ocean Drive, $1,800,000.

HARKERS ISLAND Peter and Carolynn Mallinson to Timothy and Margette Potter, 108 Beacon St., $182,500.

INDIAN BEACH

Shirley and Michael Stanley to Rodwell and Sue Glenn, 310 Deer Trail, $90,000.

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Woodward Development Co. to Sun Coast Homes and Development, Inc., 156 Woodward Ave., $60,000.

Bevely Pham, Phuc Nguyen, Duc Tran and Bobby Tran to Carroll Jobe, 1202 Avery St., $143,000.

Teressa Butler to Boulia Enterprises Real Estate and Development, Inc., 207 Old Winberry Road, $95,000.

Joy Coombs to Janice Mareka, 922 Davis Place, $146,000.

Rosa Harris to Brandy Strickland-Edwards and David Edwards, Jr., 3387 Hwy 24, $150,000.

Anna Gilbert to James and Vonda Witherspoon, 207 Waldron Drive, $169,000.

Judy and William Terrell, Jr. to Katharine and Stephen Chalk, Jr., 2711 Fairway Road, $315,000.

Katherine and Stephen Chalk, Jr. to Mary Ann and Michael Kelley, 202 Lands End Road, $383,000.

Cynthia and James McEnery to Richard Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bey, 855 Salter Path Road #221, $200,000.

Chris and Patricia Hazlett to Jay and Vickie Singleton, 1701 Salter Path Road #302, $270,000.

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Nancy and Steven Soper to Kelly McDonald, Kathleen McDonald and Thomas McDonald, 402 Penny Lane, $115,000.

Kimberly and Gregory Ehrler, Jr. to Brandon and Rebecca Dalton, 121 Sea Isle North Drive, $190,000.

BOGUE

Trena Reeves and Anita and James Proctor, III to David and June Bowles, 207 Ocean Spray Drive, $112,500.

Robert and Jeanne Benedict to J & J Peterson, Inc., 2301 Lakeview Drive and 3319 W. Railroad Blvd., $50,000.

US Bank National Association to The Kinvestment Group, Inc., 5206 Holly Court, $375,000.

Karen and Joseph Hatcher, Jr. and Joseph and Inez Hatcher to Alice Koenig, 1700 Salter Path Road #204, $280,000.

CEDAR POINT

Lynnell and Gregg Gandy and Mark and Debby Oglesby to Tika Brown, 2100 Emeline Place, $97,000.

Martin Cotton to George and Cynthia Smith, 121 Sea Isle North Drive, $148,000.

Edward Burdett and Claire Burdett to Martin Chadwick, 123 Ann St., $825,000.

Sara LaTorre to Joan and Stephen Roche, Jr., 140 Hunting Bay Drive, $84,000.

Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Register of Deeds office during October 2016.*

MGM, Inc. to Roger and Jill Davies, 3501 Player Lane, $55,000.

Calvin and Lynda Benton to Dennis and Brenda Mock, 508 12th St., $70,000.

Terry Barrow and Patrice Watson-Barrow to Jeffrey and Joan McCartney, 235 Bobbys Drive, $190,000.

Jackson and Carol Conner to Brandon and Kelsey Shuler, 581 Mill Creek Road, $200,000.

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC to Brent and Rene Gaskins, 137 Tidewater Drive, $220,000.

STELLA

Amanda Kremer to James and Sara Shearin, 1500 & 1505 Scotts Landing, $455,000.

John and Karen Scheuerman to Robert and Deborah Paradiso, 225 White Oak Bluff Road, $65,000.

Judith Blondeau to Janie and Leland Vann, 1204 Shepard St., $460,000.

SWANSBORO

Streamline Developers, LLC to Lonnie and Meredith Chisenhall, 1811 Olde Farm Road, $485,000.

Donald Atkins to James and Betty Jo Dupress, 202 Roanoke Ave., $522,000.

NEWPORT First Troy SPE, LLC to Clark and Danielle Johnston, 212 Cumberland St., $17,000.

Ben and Virginia Eagles to Duc Tran, 406 16th St., $94,500.

Penny Page to Vernon Cannon, Jr., 420 Broad Creek Loop Road, $40,000.

Moncille Thomas to Michael and Theresa Johnson, 2900 Myrtle St., $95,000.

Jack and Amy McLallen to Brian Thomason, 292 Mill Creek Road, $45,000.

Charles and Polly Swindell to Gregory and Mary Stallard, 208 Echo Ridge Road, $183,000.

L.E. and Donna McNeill to Larry and Norma Thrower, 322 Divot Court, $235,000.

*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.

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Blue Star Highway The Following is Mayor Ken Jones speech during the dedication of the Pine Knoll Shores Blue Star Memorial Highway designation held Nov. 9.

GOOD MORNING LADIES and Gentlemen. I would like to start this morning’s event by thanking the Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club for their dedication and hard work to bring the Blue Star Memorial program to Pine Knoll Shores. I want to further thank all those volunteers and staff that helped make today’s event special. Thank you Rep. McElraft, Mayor Jerry Jones (my brother), distinguished visitors and guests and our town board of commissioners. Most of all I want to thank my fellow veterans of the United States military for your service and attendance today.

The heart and soul of Pine Knoll Shores is the same as the heart and soul of our country. Today is about the willingness of my fellow Americans, veterans, alive and deceased, to write a check for the principals and freedoms we all enjoy every single minute of every single day.

As veterans we share a lot of background no matter when you served and no matter where you served.

The camaraderie, the interservice rivalries, and the stories; the funny stories. I remember a crew that when they went on temporary duty, TAD/TDY, they always wanted to see how fast the rental car they had would go in first gear. Then there are the not so funny stories; like when you deploy with friends and they don’t come back with you. Or you give an order and your own people get

killed in that very mission. I was in El Paso, Texas, last week, where Fort Bliss, an Army Post, is located. There are acres and acres of white grave markers located on this post. Many of these veterans had their check for freedom, cashed.

I remember going down the street of a town that was freed by the US military, and we passed an old woman out sweeping her porch. She looked up and said in very broken English, “American, American!” She came over and hugged the stuffing out of me. She didn’t do that because it said “Jones” on my name tab. She didn’t do that because it said “Air Force” on my name tab. She did it because it said “United States Air Force” on my tab.

I always thought our military should have a motto. Not, “An Army of One,” not the few, the proud, or Aim High, but “We Deliver!!”

We, the United States, more than any other country in the history of this planet, can deliver FREEDOM. If you want it, we’ll deliver it right to the front door! You don’t think you want it, we still have the ability, the capacity, and the will of the United States people to deliver FREEDOM, right through your front door! We deliver!

This memorial is for you, veterans of the United States of America. Thank you for your service! I want to again thank the Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club, you are all in my heart. The awesome staff of our town. We are a team! Thank you!

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DID YOU KNOW that the first time a female candidate appeared on the ballot for president of the United States was in 1884? Of course, at that point the candidate couldn’t even vote for herself as women did not gain the right to vote until the passage of the 19th amendment in 1920.

Club member Barbara Baccolla, presented the Famous Women segment of the club’s agenda at the October meeting, and enthusiastically shared information about Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood. Born in upstate New York in 1830, Lockwood was widowed at age 22 and responsible for supporting herself and her infant daughter. She struggled to secure a college education, went on to fight for women’s rights with her friend, activist Susan B. Anthony. She fought to be accepted to law school and upon completion of her studies, petitioned President Ulysses Grant to allow her to receive her law school diploma, which was initially denied by her school.

At age 43, Lockwood went on to practice law and in spite of the many obstacles placed in front of her because of her gender she was admired for her competence, winning many cases on behalf of women’s rights including fighting for equal pay for women. She was the first female attorney allowed to argue cases before the US Supreme Court. As a member of the National Equal Rights political party she ran for president in 1884 and again in 1888. At the time newspapers warned voters of the dangers of “petticoat rule.” Despite the fact that she had no chance of winning as a third party candidate, and without the votes of potential female voters, she was not deterred and still received 4,100 votes amid cries of voter fraud when her ballots in Pennsylvania were thrown in the trash! By the time you read this, American voters may have elected the first female president – 96 years after Belva Lockwood paved the way!

Club members were delighted to welcome our town’s own “famous woman” – former Mayor Joan Lamson. In her talk, entitled “Networking Next Door,” she pointed out that “social wellness” is important to our health, especially as we age.

Joan presented networking strategies to help us connect with neighbors, new residents and strangers that we may meet.

She offered some easy approaches to connecting with people including remembering names, making eye contact, smiling as we speak to others. Other successful tactics include demonstrating your interest in others – their hobbies, travels, children/ grandchildren – and communicating your interest in what they are saying with facial expression and body language as well as by verbal responses.

Joan recommended several books to help us get better at connecting with new people: Dr. Eric Berne’s “What Do You Say After Hello” and Bernardo Carducci’s “The Pocket Guide to Making Successful Small Talk – How to Talk to Anyone Anytime Anywhere About Anything.” In conclusion, Joan reminded us that it has been said that “ if you only know those you already know you will miss one of life’s great blessings.”

Club members and their spouses and guests will have a wonderful opportunity to practice their networking skills at the club’s Dec. 1 Christmas Luncheon at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast. The first regular meeting of 2017 will be held on Jan. 27 beginning at 9:30am at town hall and will feature a guest speaker from the UNC School of Marine Science. Guests are always welcome.

On Wednesday, Nov. 9, on the corner of Hwy 58 and Pine Knoll Boulevard, the Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club installed a Blue Star Memorial marker dedicated to all members of the armed services, past and present. The dedication of highways to honor veterans began after World War II with a New Jersey garden club creating a memorial. Now Blue Star memorials can be found on highways nationwide, with the dedications including past and present members of armed services.

The local program commenced with a prelude by Atlantic Beach bagpiper Kevin White followed by addresses by garden club president, Kay Howe and Pine Knoll Shores Mayor Ken Jones, an invocation by retired Maj. Gen. Tom Temple, US Army, a military presentation of colors by West Carteret High School. The introduction of special military guests was done by Karen Zaenker. The program also included a recanting of the history of the Blue Star Memorial by the Garden Club of North Carolina, the dedication and unveiling of the marker itself by Blue Star Chairman Arleen Graczewski, and closing remarks by Pine Knoll Shores Manager Brian Kramer, US Marine Corps retired. “God Bless America” was sung by the St. Francis by the Sea choir and taps were played by Mayor Ken Jones. Everyone present at the event was invited to a reception back at town hall.

At the October garden club meeting, Vice President Jean McDanal welcomed guest Jo McGovern and invited her to join our club. The program of the October meeting was all garden club members toiling on three town areas – removing hurricane debris and branches from around the patio and deck behind town hall, installing mulch, fall flowers and pine straw on the town gardens at Pine Knoll Boulevard, and heavy weeding in the garden at Oakleaf Drive. After several hours of arduous work on these projects, garden club workers were treated to a gourmet hotdog luncheon at town hall prepared by Joanne Shallcross and her committee. The beautiful décor of the table, plates and floral arrangement was fall themed. The hot dogs were served with sour cream, various cheeses, vegetarian and regular baked beans with bacon, and accompanied by a delicious pumpkin cake topped with fluffy icing.

Garden club meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month at town hall at 9:30am for refreshments, followed at 10 by the program of the day. Guests and visitors are most welcome and are invited to attend.

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rental signs Winter’s Kiss, the Art of Hospitality DUSK COMES TOO early these days for us living on the eastern edge of America with the Atlantic Ocean at our front door.

Night falls with a winter’s kiss of northeast breeze and cardinal hued horizon fading to deep purple, then lavender blue.

Scents of burning pine and oak from fire pits, chimneys and wood stoves scent the salt air. In this season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, we love our island beach home for the simple grace of enjoying that sun-filled spot out of the wind with a mug of hot tea to warm our hands in early afternoon. For gardeners, it is time to think of next year’s seedlings. For cottage owners, we meditate on the gentle arts of hospitality and how best to welcome our guests, who will surely migrate back to us come spring. Our seedlings are the gifts of comfort we have learned to share as we make our vacation rental home ever more inviting.

Gardeners seek inspiration roaming the greenhouses of local garden stores and thumbing through favored seed catalogs. As vacation rental homeowners, our inspiration is found in coastal magazines, local furniture stores and trendy home furnishing catalogs that teach us which soothing color palate or plush sofa might be just the refresh for our well loved beach home. These short, short days of early winter are well suited to long nights of dreaming of those warmest days to come. Lin-

Teach Youngsters to be Philanthropic INTRODUCING CHILDREN TO charity early in their lives can lay a foundation of philanthropy that lasts a lifetime. The more kids witness charitable giving, the more likely they are to embrace charity as they grow up.

Teaching children that it is better to give than to receive can be challenging, but it’s never too early to instill philanthropic feelings in a child. In order to help young children understand what it means to be charitable, try these ideas.

Open a dialogue ■ A study from the United Nations Foundation and the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis found simply talking to children about giving increased the likelihood that children would give by 20 percent. Being specific makes a difference in getting the message 78 ISLAND REVIEW

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ger over this vision of your island home at its penultimate best – freshly painted walls in subtle new shades, worn, stained carpet replaced by gleaming hard surface flooring, and freshly made beds with quilts and cloud-like new mattresses. Momentarily set aside the wish lists of the holiday gift list to make wish lists for your vacation home. As in all of life’s aspirations, it takes thoughtful planning, budgeting and equal parts of preparation and perspiration to accomplish the goals of readying your beach home prior to March.

At the heart and soul of planning for a more lovely beach home should be a spirit of gratitude. The art and gift of hospitality is that we are grateful to be welcoming strangers, we are grateful that out of our abundance in owning a second home at the beach we want to share this blessing with others. Out of this gratitude many of you choose to share free weekends and weeks with non-profits for fundraising raffles, or with your church for retreats and sabbaticals. In the quiet, fallow season of winter, other folk would find solace in our ocean vistas of waves and sea and sky. Winter’s seaside gift from you to others.

Julia Batten Wax Owner, Emerald Isle Realty jwax@eirealty.com

out there. For example, rather than mentioning we have to give because it makes the world a better place, explain how donating food will help feed the less fortunate who cannot afford to feed themselves. Get the kids involved in researching agencies that could use your donation, whether it is food, clothes or money.

Lead by example ■ Call the children over when you are doing something that pertains to philanthropy. Show them checks being written to help various nonprofits, or include them in outings that involve volunteer work.

Look for age appropriate ways to give ■ Charity doesn’t require a large amount of money or substantial effort, and starting with something simple can make for a great introduction to charity. Begin with small projects kids can embrace and understand. Spend time going through clothes that no longer fit and make a trip to a charitable clothing drive or collection bin. Bring your child to a clothing store or toy store and pick out an item that can be donated to a less fortunate child. This way he or she can participate firsthand.

Help out neighbors ■ Being charitable doesn’t have to mean spending tons of money or even putting together material things.

It can involve donating time to others who may need assistance.

Service-oriented projects, such as raking leaves, baking cookies or taking in elderly neighbors’ garbage cans are all types of charity. Children can become friendly and play with other children who may have a parent serving in the military or show support for someone who has special needs.

Get involved with pets ■ Animals and children seem a perfect match, and one charitable effort kids may embrace is helping animals. Bring food or pet supplies to a shelter or the local humane society. Allow children to interact with the animals they are helping.

There are many ways to acclimate children to charitable living, and doing so may lay the foundation for a more rewarding life.

tourism BAROMETER Visitor Centers Provide a Wealth of Information and Services THE CRYSTAL COAST Tourism Development Authority has been serving local residents and tourists in Carteret County for almost 28 years. Our main goal is to promote the Crystal Coast as a year-round tourist destination, highlighting and elevating all the wonderful qualities that make our area so special. Upon arrival to the Crystal Coast many travelers stop by one of two Visitor Centers operated by the Crystal Coast Tourism Development Authority. Each center is fully loaded with tons of free informational brochures on area attractions, accommodations, restaurants, transportation and more.

Our friendly and well versed staff assists almost 30,000 visitors each year, keeping visitors in the know on local happenings and ways about town. Providing this readily available information saves travelers time, helps build goodwill and encourages repeat business. Most of our employees either grew up on the Crystal Coast or vacationed here often before relocating. They have first-hand knowledge of all sights and attractions, as well as 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 centers are also a great place for local tourism-related businesses to dis-

play their brochures free of charge.

The Morehead City Visitor Center, located at 3409 Arendell St. near Carteret Community College and the Crystal Coast Civic Center, offers a scenic picnic area overlooking Bogue Sound equipped with restrooms and a public boat ramp.

Many families, scout troops, school groups and travelers are known to utilize the Visitor Center grounds for social gatherings and the like.

The Emerald Isle Visitor Center opened its doors to the public a little over a year ago and is located at 8401 Emerald Drive, near the Bogue Inlet Pier. This location is central to all town businesses and activities, and provides visitors with restrooms, kindly donated and dedicated rocking chairs for relaxing, as well as two cornhole sets out back on the lawn.

Just recently both Visitor Centers went through an exciting digital upgrade! Both of our Visitor Centers are now equipped with huge 80x45â&#x20AC;? monitor displays that continuously showcase stunning footage of the Crystal Coast. We also installed 64â&#x20AC;? interactive touchscreen maps that allow our visitors to further explore all that our regions and beaches have to offer. Additionally, we have installed digital kiosks that allow our visitors to explore our website and/or submit their information to receive future updates about happenings on the Crystal Coast.

Both locations are open 7 days a week. Our Morehead City location is open from 9am to 5pm and our Emerald Isle location is currently open from 10am to 4pm. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by and check us out!

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coasting Art and Candlelight in Beaufort BEAUFORT IS THE place to celebrate the holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 10. With a daytime ArtWalk and an evening Candlelight Tour, the picturesque waterfront village pulls out all the stops to ring in this festive season.

Galleries throughout town throw back their doors to welcome guests with demonstrations and refreshments from 1-5pm. Maps of participating galleries are available at the Beaufort Historic Site and throughout town. The event is free and open to everyone.

From 5-8pm, the Beaufort Historical Association hosts its annual Christmas Candlelight Tour. The tour showcases Beaufort’s holiday hospitality and provides a rare glimpse into private historic homes, several inns, bed & breakfasts as well as churches, all elegantly decorated for the season. These private homes represent a wide variety of Beaufort’s unique architectural styles from different periods of the town’s history. The fragrant greenery, dazzling ornaments, colorful candles, glittering tinsel and elaborate trees are sure to bring forth everyone’s holiday spirit.

Tickets are $14 and can be purchased by calling 252728-5225 or visiting Turner Street, or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

Chowder, Cheer & Art A range of holiday plans are kicking into full gear in downtown Morehead City complete with a Christmas Artwalk, tree lighting, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus and

the popular Chowder and Cheer Crawl.

Art lovers can kick off their holiday celebration from 4-7pm on Friday, Dec. 2 with the annual Morehead City Christmas Artwalk that includes downtown Morehead City galleries as well as participating businesses and restaurants. Look for special deals and discounts throughout the evening.

The Morehead City tree lighting ceremony will be held at 6pm at centrally-located Katherine Davis Park. Expect holiday carols and hot chocolate while waiting for the big moment.

On Saturday, Dec. 3, the annual Chowder and Cheer Crawl takes place from 1-5pm. 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 252-8080440.

At 4:30pm on Saturday, Dec. 5, join Santa and Mrs. Claus at Jaycee Park for Christmas carols and visiting.

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.

Flotilla Sets Sail Dec. 3 Get ready for a little coastal holiday charm. The Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla, featuring boats, yachts, kayaks and commercial vessels decorated for the season, sails the season into high gear on Saturday, Dec. 3. The decorated boats can be seen starting at 5:30pm on the Morehead City waterfront and about 6:15pm on the Beaufort waterfront.

Boats may register to participate by phone. Cash prizes are awarded. All decorated boats are judged and prizes for excellence and creativity are awarded at the Awards Party after the Flotilla in the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center located across the street from the NC Maritime Museum.

Competition Aids Hospice House The Crystal Coast Hospice House annual Gingerbread Competition returns for the third year to the Crystal Coast Civic Center Dec. 9-11, with a whimsical wonderland of confection created by the community.

The competition includes a variety of divisions, luring both amateurs and professionals, young and old to participate in this holiday tradition. Cash prizes are awarded to the top entries and a “Best of Show” award will be de(Continued on page 10)

Overtime Rule Change Is ‘Black Cloud’ “IMAGINE ALL THE people living for today ... collecting overtime wages day by day.” Apologies to fans and heirs of the late John Lennon for messing with his lyrics of the 1971 classic song “Imagine,” but there’s a big, black cloud looming over the American economy.

Indeed, it is a scary proposition when the federal government’s executive branch has the authority to arbitrarily and unilaterally reclassify approximately 4.2 million workers who were formerly classified as exempt employees as hourly workers … without the consent of the US Congress.

Dec. 1 was the scheduled effective date for the US Dept. of Labor (DOL) to raise the salary threshold under which employees qualify for overtime pay from $23,660 to $47,476 per year.

Under the DOL ruling, any employee with an annual salary of less than $47,476 was to be entitled to overtime pay if he or she logs more than 40 work hours per week.

Of course, a lot may have changed in November, after Congress returned to work Nov. 14. (The deadline for this issue of the magazine was prior to the General Election Nov. 8.)

At press time, a federal court was considering legal action filed to block the implementation date. Led by Texas, 21 states filed a lawsuit Sept. 19 requesting the court to block the overtime rule revisions. (Interestingly, North Carolina is not among the list of plaintiffs.)

Some 50 pro-business groups, including the US Chamber of Commerce, filed a separate lawsuit the same day, and in the same court – the Eastern Texas District, which has a reputation for being a “rocket docket” court where cases move along

quickly toward speedy disposition.

The states allege the DOL “exceeded its statutory authority in issuing the regulation and violated the Administrative Procedure Act.” Judge Amos Mazzant agreed Oct. 19 to consolidate the two lawsuits, which was viewed as a positive development to expedite possible court action.

Joseph R. Metzger, vice president of finance at the Leadership Institute in Arlington, Va., writing for FoxNews.com, said: “A victory in the case would save US businesses and workers from this dehumanizing and economically damaging” new rule.

“President Obama’s new rule will make it illegal for the Leadership Institute to pay for work product, and instead it mandates that we pay only for time.”

Monumental. Paying for product rather than paying for time is an American principle at risk.

Consider this: A poll released in October by payroll servicer Paychex revealed that 49 percent of US business owners were not even aware of the new overtime rule. Additionally, a report from the National Federation of Independent Business in midOctober cited a survey by ProSales and other Hanley Wood publications, which acknowledged that more than 72 percent of respondents said their company didn’t have an official plan about how to abide by the rule.”

(Look for the January issue of the Island Review … as we will try to sort out the ramifications of this important issue.)

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• New flood insurance rate maps were unveiled by the state and FEMA in June 2016, and the maps are very favorable for most Emerald Isle property owners. The town planner worked hard to understand the proposed changes, communicate the impacts to the public, and is available to assist our residents and property owners in any way that is helpful. The new maps are expected to be effective sometime in 2017 or 2018.

• At the recommendation of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, the EIPD completed another controlled deer hunt in an effort to effectively manage the large deer population in Emerald Isle. A total of 35 deer were eliminated, and more than 900 lbs. of deer meat was donated to the Hope Mission in Morehead City.

• The EIPD monitored concerns about coyotes in Emerald Isle, and consulted with biologists at the NC Wildlife Resources Commission for guidance on this issue. The town provided helpful information to our residents and property owners, and ultimately arranged a new coyote trapping program that will be implemented in winter 2016-2017.

• New sidewalk stubs were constructed at the Emerald Plantation and Mangrove Drive intersections to provide a safer pedestrian and bicycle connection to nearby businesses.

• The town’s golf cart program continues to be very popular, with nearly 700 golf carts registered in the program, which allows the operation of traditional golf carts on all town streets except Hwy 58 and Coast Guard Road. Golf carts are also not permitted to operate on the Hwy 58 bicycle path or the Coast Guard Road bicycle path.

• New beach vehicle ramp gates were installed at the Ocean Drive “dog-leg”, Black Skimmer and The Point ramps. The new gates are more durable and attractive, and match the gates at the Eastern Ocean Regional Access. Additional new gates are planned for the Western Ocean Regional Access and Emerald Isle Woods Park later this winter.

The new gates are part of the town’s continuing efforts to improve the aesthetics of all town facilities and public areas.

• In another effort to improve community aesthetics, the town adopted new rules for nonprofit event signs. The town continues to allow temporary signs in the public right-of-way for nonprofit special events, however, such signs must have a professional appearance and be constructed with rigid materials. Flapping banners are not permitted.

• In North Carolina, the authority to regulate fishing activities is vested in the NC Division of Marine Fisheries, and the town has very limited authority on fishing issues. In response to multiple shark incidents in North Carolina in summer 2015 and summer 2016, the town did enact temporary restrictions on shark chumming/fishing in order to promote public safety.

• The NC Coastal Resources Commission enacted new regulations that eliminated the 2,500 sq. ft. cap on the size of structures subject to the static line exception on the oceanfront. The town pushed for this action in recent years, which now establishes a de facto limit of 5,000 sq. ft. and restores conforming status to nearly all oceanfront structures in eastern Emerald Isle.

• The board of commissioners endorsed a new Joint Land Use Study prepared to protect MCAS Cherry Point and MCALF Bogue from encroachment from future development, and ultimately enhance their ability to withstand future base closing initiatives.

• The town continues to receive excellent service from Simmons & Simmons Management, the town’s solid waste contractor. Simmons & Simmons collected nearly 3,400 tons of residential trash and nearly 800 tons of recyclables in FY 15-16.

• The Parks and Recreation Department continues to offer high quality children’s programs, including pre-school, afterschool, and summer day camps.

• The town permitted a total of 33 new residential units in Emerald Isle during FY 15-16, the most in a decade. The town continued its contract relationship with Carteret County for building inspections, and conducted nearly 3,300 inspections during the fiscal year. A total of 99% of all inspection requests are completed within 24 hours of the request or on the date requested.

• The police department was involved in nearly 12,500 calls for service during the entire fiscal year, with a significant increase in call volumes during the summer months. Thanks to improved technology, the EIPD maintains an average response time of approximately 2 minutes.

• The fire department extinguished 14 structure fires in Emerald Isle during the entire fiscal year, with all but two resulting in only minor damage. This number was down from 25 structure fires during the previous fiscal year.

• The town continued its close partnership with the nonprofit Emerald Isle EMS, Inc. during FY 15-16. EI EMS, Inc. continues to operate a high quality, professional service for the town’s residents and visitors, and responded to more than 830 calls for emergency medical services during the fiscal year. EI EMS, Inc. has an annual budget of more than $560,000, with $390,000 provided by the town, and the balance from service fees and donations.

Stay Informed!

The town continually strives to make sure our residents, property owners, visitors, and businesses are well-informed about the town’s services, projects and issues. There are several ways to stay informed: the town maintains a comprehensive website (www.emeraldisle-nc.org), email distribution list (sign up in the top right corner of the website), publishes the monthly Emerald Tidings newsletter via the email distribution list and in the Island Review magazine, maintains the new Emerald Isle App (download at Google Play and the App Store), and also publishes Facebook and Twitter updates. We want you to know what’s going on in Emerald Isle!

Town Employees Strive to Provide Highest Quality Services The entire town staff is committed to serving you in the best way possible, and our employees work hard to maintain and improve our beautiful town. Although there is always room for improvement, the town is fortunate to employ a quality staff of committed people. The various town departments continued to provide the high quality, responsive and courteous daily services that our residents, businesses, and visitors deserve in Emerald Isle over the past year, and will continue to do so in the future.

Thank you for the privilege of serving you! We sincerely hope we meet your expectations, and that our efforts enhance your enjoyment of Emerald Isle and your property value!

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DECEMBER ARIES (March 21-April 20) Aries, exchange heartfelt words with someone who could benefit from a pickme-up. This might change this person’s entire perspective and greatly improve their month. Nothing can break your resolve, not even a worthy temptation. This will serve you well when you’re faced with a difficult situation mid-month. Make the most of your renewed sense of awareness and use it to make some important decisions. Someone is interested in what you have to say, especially with regard to a personal issue. You’re not quite sure if you’re ready to reveal all that much to others.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21) You have the right to speak up if someone demands more of you this week than you can possibly deliver. This person might just need to be reminded you can’t do it all. Take a lighter approach in the middle of the month. You can benefit from some rest and relaxation. Invite friends over if you need a diversion from the daily grind. A change of scenery may be a great way to mix things up. Get out of town for a few days and recharge your personal batteries. This respite can do wonders.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Gemini, patience has gotten you very far, but you may have to make your moment happen in the next few weeks. Seek the support of friends when making your next move. Expect to be torn between two attractive options mid-month. Trust your instincts on this one, even if you must go against convention to do so. Work with a coworker this month to accomplish a difficult task. Embracing your cooperative, team-first side is the right approach. You may find you don’t see eye to eye with a few close friends, but you can push past this so the friendship will endure. Try to find some common ground.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Things that may seem obvious on the surface actually have much more depth than you’d first imagined, Cancer. You may need to explore things a little more as the month opens. Many people are rooting for you, and it can be eye-opening learning just how many people are in your corner. Remember to support your friends when they need you. Big changes may be ahead for you. Are you ready to turn your schedule on its head? You will have to make a series of changes in the coming weeks. These new ideas might make you everyone’s best friend.

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LEO (July 23-August 23) If you find yourself facing some resistance, you may need to use a different tactic. What you have been doing isn’t working as you’d have hoped, but it can be fixed. Clear out your schedule, Leo, because it could be a wild ride. You probably will not have much time to yourself. When you get a break, make the most of it. Leave some time for fun. Try something new. Make it something as simple as taking a new route to work or school or trying a new recipe in the kitchen.

New experiences may surprise you.

VIRGO (August 24-September 22) Do not lose your cool when met with an emotionally charged situation. Instead, pull back and assess the situation from afar. This can shed light on a new way to proceed. Friends will seemingly come out of the woodwork this month to visit with you. You will not be short on social interactions. Take a few minutes to catch your breath. Uncertainty may find you considering some options you never gave much thought in the past. Be open to new experiences and embrace this chance to start anew. You have a strong sense of pride and don’t like to give up on things prematurely. But at the end of the month you may have to respect another’s perspective and concede a point.

LIBRA (September 23-October 23) Facing one of your biggest obstacles early this month will not be an easy task. However, with a support team behind you, you can overcome this obstacle. Vacations are the order of the month, Libra. You can’t get enough of travel lately, and you’re apt to take as many people as you can along for the ride. Think about exploring your creative side and find ways to make the most of that exploration. The reward will be well worth the investment. Navigate a sticky situation as carefully as possible at the end of the month. Many may come to you for advice, but try not to get too involved in a conflict that has nothing to do with you.

SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) Scorpio, you may match wits with someone who shares your stubbornness. But this is a battle that will come out with no winner.

Embrace compromise instead. You may have to push yourself out of your comfort zone this month. It can be a little scary to do so, but with the support of a few close friends, you can benefit from change. You may find this month that you are explaining something over and over. Remain patient.

Your energy rebounds at the end of the month. You might gain some admirers from your handling of a difficult situation.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) An interesting turn of events shifts your focus from one of your goals to another, Sagittarius. This may be a time of great change, so expect the unexpected at every turn.

Don’t wait too long to take advantage of an opportunity that drops in your lap; otherwise, it may pass you by. It may come with some friendly envy on the part of others.

The end of the year is a great time to make some healthy resolutions. Changes to your diet or exercise regimen may be just what the doctor ordered. But don’t neglect your responsibilities in the process. Try to make time for everything, and delegate any tasks that you can.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) If you feel stretched to your limits, start delegating some of your work to others. It isn’t a sign of giving up, but rather an indication of your ability to manage. Support a family member when he or she has some unconventional ideas, Capricorn. This may be just the catalyst needed to spark new conversations and actions. Be cautious not to overlook information that is right in front of you. This info can help you get through a tricky situation at work that pops up unexpectedly. Keep listening to others around you, you can learn valuable lessons just by sitting back and listening to what others have to say.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) Conversations with a spouse or loved one can expand your way of thinking, Aquarius.

This fresh perspective may be just what you need to see goals through to completion. Your job may take up a considerable amount of your time for the immediate future. You must decide whether this is the path you want or if you’re ready to move on.

Try to schedule a fun diversion this month that takes you away from the daily grind. A brief getaway may be ideal, or even a night out with friends. Others’ charitable spirits prove contagious this month. Explore the volunteer opportunities available and don’t be afraid to try something new.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Pisces, things within the realm of your relationships may be in flux, but you must take control and figure out how to proceed.

What you deem joking around may be taken seriously by someone else and hurt some feelings. Be careful with your words. Try taking a step back and reassessing a situation that has frustrated you thus far. A new perspective might do the trick. You may crave change this month. Even small changes can make a difference. Try to incorporate new experiences into your days.

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

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

HEALTH & BODY Carteret Health Care: 3500 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-808-6000, www.carteretgeneral.com. The nearly 150-bed comprehensive medical center recently completed a $53 million expansion featuring a cancer treatment center, women’s health clinic and more with a focus on the highest level of care.

HOME SERVICES AA Express Plumbing Service, Inc: 211-6 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-2471155, aaexpressplumbing@embarqmail.com.

Professional, licensed plumbing service – winterizing, water heaters, softeners and full plumbing needs. Emergency 24/7 service.

Fully insured.

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control: Morehead City, 252-726-1781, New Bern, 252-636-2345, 800-763-0378 or cleggs.com for an office nearest you. Locally owned & operated by NCSU grad, former president of NC Pest Control Assoc. Servicing homes & businesses all over NC since 1960, free termite inspections.

Coastal Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252-222-0707, crystalcoastawnings.com. See all your options for hurricane protection, stationary & retractable awnings. 9-5, M-F, weekends by appt.

Custom awnings, Bahamas, Colonials, etc.

Sales and service – our employees have a combined 40 years of experience.

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

Emerald Isle Homeowner’s Services: 9106-B Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, 252-7642563. Relax and leave your keys with us! A full service “boutique” property management services company specializing in vacation rentals, VRBO and annual rentals. Discover the low, streamlined service plans.

Liftavator: 4430 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888-634-1717, encelevators.com. Service all brands of elevators & lifts with 5-year product warranty & 2-year service warranty. Licensed & insured. 24-hour service available. Building, installing & servicing elevators since 1985.

Movement Mortgage, LLC: 7906 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-646-8283, www.movement. com, offering VA, FHA, USDA and conventional financing. All of their loans are underwritten up front – 65% are cleared to close in 7 business days or less.

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

Rid-A-Pest, Inc.: 4320 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-240-2266, serving Eastern North Carolina since 1972. Locally owned by Lee Smith, a NC State University graduate in entomology. Free estimates by phone or on-site at your location. Voted area’s highest customer satisfaction among pest management companies. Hours: M-F 8am-5pm. Weekends by appointment. Visit www.ridapest.com.

Southeastern Elevator: Located in Morehead City, Southeastern Elevator’s motto says it all, “First in safety, quality and service” when it comes to residential elevators in a variety of sizes and models. Visit southeasternhomeelevators.com or call 252-725-1235 for a quote today.

Southern Glass & Mirror: 1047 W. Corbett Ave. (Hwy 24), Swansboro, 252-354-1223, 910-325-1050, 24-hr. emergency service 910326-5283. Prompt, professional sales, service & installation of residential & commercial windows & glass doors, screens, mirrors, custom shower doors & enclosures, insulated glass, plexiglass & lexan, in Carteret, Craven & Onslow counties.

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

Windows and More: 1513 Bridges St., Morehead City, www.windows-and-more.com, 252-726-8181. Visit the showroom to see the full-sized displays of energy efficient windows and doors that can handle the conditions of the Crystal Coast. Offering sales, installation and service of Marvin and Integrity windows

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

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

Artistic Tile & Stone: 252-241-7579. Free design consultation and estimates! The area’s most unique and extensive selection of interior and exterior tile, mosaics, glass, stone and hardwood. Professional installation. Drop

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

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

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Budget Blinds: 3078 Hwy 24, Newport, 252247-3355, cell: 252-229-6431, budgetblinds. com. Charlie Utz gives free in-home consultations in Carteret & Craven Counties on cellular shades, plantation shutters, blinds, woven woods, draperies & more.

Coastal Lighting Gallery: 5380 A-B Arendell St., Morehead city, 252-504-4000, coastallightinggallery.com. Coastal North Carolina’s premier lighting showroom featuring a great selection of lighting, ceiling fans and accessories to fit any budget and style. Locally owned and operated.

C&S Paint Center: With three convenient locations to serve you, C&S has been providing residential and commercial paint supplies since 1957. Stop by 105-D Wayne Drive in Morehead City (252-726-6340); 702 Cedar Point Blvd. in Cedar Point (252-393-2323) or 6-E Doris Ave. in Jacksonville (910-4550210), or find them on the web at cspaintcenter.com.

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

Guthrie Interiors: 5113-C Hwy 70, Morehead City, specializing in home furnishings and design for retail and hospitality properties.

Open 10am-5pm with after hours appointments available. Call 252-648-8329 or visit www.guthrieinteriors.com.

Irene Bailey Fine Art Oil Portraits: 905 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-723-3258. International award-winning artist Irene Bailey specializes in corporate and family heirloom portraits. Stop by the gallery, featuring over (Continued on page 74) December 2016 ISLAND REVIEW 83

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150 portraits and paintings, or call and make an appointment to commission a portrait of your loved ones to cherish forever.

Island Furniture and Accessories: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-727-4778. The only furniture store on the island. Specializing in coastal furniture and accessories for indoors and out. Interior design services available.

Open 10am-5pm, Monday-Saturday. Visit www.shopislandfurniture.com.

McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-2473175, mcqueensinteriors.com. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom of unique contemporary, traditional & coastal furnishings. Complete professional design services to make your home truly oneof-a-kind.

National Marble Products: 120 Leslie Lane, Swansboro, NC 28584, 910-326-3005. Affordable, turnkey kitchen & bathroom remodeling. Take the stress out of updating your home and let the knowledgeable and friendly staff coordinate your kitchen or bathroom remodel. No job too small! Visit our showroom for ideas and fall in love with your home again! Family owned for over than 30 years.

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 Shores Boatlift Repair & Servicing: 252-659-0567, www.carolinashoresmhc.com.

Boatlift repair and service. Free initial inspection, 24 hour emergency service and service contracts available. Servicing all makes and models. Deck cleaning, custom fish cleaning stations, deck benches and more.

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

Fire it Up Grills & Hearths: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-764-0617, 84 ISLAND REVIEW

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featuring the highest quality grilling products in Eastern North Carolina. Let the professionals help you find the grill of your dreams and browse their merchandise to create the backyard oasis you have always wanted.

Quality grills, fire pits, accessories and indoor/outdoor fireplaces. Grill cleaning service available and home delivery of propane tanks and lump charcoal in Carteret and Onslow counties. Open Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Drop by the showroom or visit www.fireitupnc.com.

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, 252-7268800, 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 exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you!

Carolyn Blackman: Broker/realtor with Bluewater Real Estate, Emerald Isle. A Carteret County native ready to assist newcomers and locals alike when buying and selling real estate along the Crystal Coast. Call 252-5154831 or visit www.bluewaternc.com.

CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. With 30+ years we have served the rental and sales needs of Emerald Isle. National name recognition. Vacation, monthly and annual rentals. Knowledgeable and service award winning sales team supported by century21.com. Courteous local staff to meet your needs. Call us and see – you will not get a recording, only quick, professional personal service. Call 800-8222121, 252-354-2131 or visit www.coastland. com.

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, 252-354-3315, private owner’s line 800-354-2859, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. With over 50 years in property management, maximizing the rental income on your investment property is our #1 priority.

Call for a complimentary, confidential property management analysis.

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

Jim Bailey: 610 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-241-1200. Real Estate sales with Bluewater Real Estate, Atlantic Beach. More than 30 years experience in commercial and residential real estate. Earned 2015 Rookie Top Dollar Production award. Put Jim Bailey to work for you. Visit www.bluewaternc.com.

Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Keller Williams – Ferguson O’Conor Realty, 405 Arendell St., Morehead City, serving Morehead City, Bogue Banks and the surrounding area.

Over 24 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252-499-0805 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@kw.com. Visit fergusonoconorrealty.com.

Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-354-2128, 252-241-1382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail.com.

Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer.

Call me for all of your real estate needs.

Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800-6117705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, com

mercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true.

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 252247-1000, 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, 800-849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800553-7873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for a Week, Stay for a Lifetime. Call to receive a Vacation Guide or email guestservices@sunsurfrealty.com for assistance in planning your island vacation. If you are ready to purchase or sell your beach home, call one of our knowledgeable sales professionals.

Syndie Earnhardt, CRS: 252-354-6111, 888354-2128 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 Churchwell’s Jewelers: 7901 Emerald Drive, Ste. 6, Emerald Isle. Featuring nautical, equestrian and traditional jewelry. Custom design available. Call 252*354-7166 or visit churchwells.com.

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.

Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5323, emeraldislebooks. com. Great selection of books, greeting cards, kites, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family. Hardback books discounted 10%.

Lighthouse Boutique: 105 Front St., Swansboro, 910-326-6482. One-stop store for that special occasion and every day, with sizes ranging from 4 to 2X. Check out the brightest colors for spring and summer as well as handcrafted fashion and sterling silver jewelry. Be sure to look for the Onex and Alegria shoe selection.

Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail: 311 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7775, www.flipperznet.com. From hats to wine accessories, Madras and Khakis carries a full range of items you and your family will enjoy long after your vacation is over. Offering personalized monogramming, Scout bags, Stonewall Kitchen, unique gifts, clothing and accessories, homemade fudge and wine.

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

Salty Dogs Pet Boutique: 8201 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-3410, www.saltydogspetboutique.com. Food, treats, toys and more for your furry family members.

Sunny’s Mobile Pet Spa: 252-342-5656, www. sunnysmobilepetspa.com. Full service grooming salon on wheels. We come to your home or office, Monday-Friday, for dog and cat grooming. Your pet will enjoy the relaxing spa-like experience!

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.

advertiser INDEX AA Express Plumbing ...........................................14 Ace Builders .........................................................25 Advantage Coastal Properties ..............................23 ALB Decorator Fabrics..........................................73 Al Williams Properties ..........................................17 Artistic Tile & Stone...............................................46 Atlantic Beach Realty ............................................21 Atlantic Beach Seafood.........................................48 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters ............................73 Bake, Bottle & Brew ..............................................57 Beaufort Home ......................................................41 Blu Sail Gallery .....................................................53 Bluewater Builders ................................................22 Bluewater Insurance .............................................22 Bluewater Real Estate, Carolyn Blackmon ............. 9 Bluewater Real Estate, Jim Bailey ........................73 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre .......................... 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Earnhardt .............. 3 Bluewater Real Estate Sales ................. Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals .................................... 3 Braswell Carpet Cleaning .....................................46 Budget Blinds ........................................................80 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS.............................43 Carolina Shores Boatlift & Repair .........................14 C&S Paint ..............................................................15 Carteret Health Care............................................... 7 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc....................... 2 Chalk & Gibbs Insurance & Real Estate...............43 Churchwell’s Jewelers...........................................11 Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc ......................30 Coastal Awnings ..................................................... 9 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport ........................16

Coastal Imaging ....................................................86 Coastal Lighting ....................................................40 Consumer Mobility Solutions ................................71 East Carolina Services .........................................38 Edgewater Linen ...................................................58 EJW Outdoors.......................................................51 Emerald Isle Books ...............................................12 Emerald Isle Homeowner Services ........................ 5 Emerald Isle Insurance .........................................29 Emerald Isle Realty Sales.....................................87 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals...................44 Fat Fella’s ..............................................................49 Fences Unlimited ..................................................59 Fire it Up Grills & Hearths .....................................17 Future Homes .......................................................21 Great Windows......................................................46 Guthrie Interiors ....................................................25 Harber Marine Construction .................................40 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall.........................15 Island Essentials ...................................................67 Island Furniture .....................................................65 J. Chalk Design .....................................................48 Jake’s on Arendell .................................................51 Jarrett Bay Boatworks ...........................................50 JR Dunn Jewelers .................................................53 Landmark Homes .................................................46 Landmark Sothebys International.........................11 Liftavator.................................................................. 4 Lighthouse Boutique .............................................57 Lovely’s Boutique ..................................................57 Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail ...................12 McQueen’s Interiors ..............................................33

Movement Mortgage .............................................75 National Marble Products .....................................66 New Visage ...........................................................58 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores .....................35 Nowell & Company ...............................................36 Outer Banks Marine Construction ........................43 Petal Pushers ........................................................12 Pine Knoll Shores Realty ......................................63 Pipeline Plumbing .................................................67 Poor Man’s Hole ....................................................57 Pruitt Health ..........................................................13 Realty World, Katrina Marshall .............................14 Realty World First Coast ......................................... 5 Rid-A-Pest .............................................................79 Russell’s ................................................................57 Salty Dog’s Pet Boutique ......................................69 Southeastern Elevator ....................................45, 64 Southern Glass & Mirror .......................................41 Spinnaker’s Reach ..........................................10, 68 Sunny’s Mobile Pet Spa ........................................69 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt............................31 Sun-Surf Realty Sales...........................................18 The Star Team.......................................................39 Tab Premium Builders...........................................38 Tideline Lawn Care ...............................................16 Top it Off ................................................................58 Town of Emerald Isle.............................................24 William’s Floor Coverings......................................67 William’s Hardware ...............................................38 Windows & More ...................................................34 Window, Wall & Interior Décor ..............................59 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care ..........23 December 2016 ISLAND REVIEW 85

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Oceanview 1604 Ocean Drive E&W $570,000

Oceanview Oceanfront 9327 Ocean Drive E&W $925,000

Oceanview 5211 Emerald Drive $475,000

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132 Doe Drive South $240,000

Island 1530 Salter Path Road $160,000

Condominium Colony By The Sea 118 $215,000

Mainland 665 White Oak Crossing $425,000

Condominium Ocean Bay Villas 205 $165,000

Oceanfront 7119 Ocean Drive E&W $800,000

Soundfront 7504 Sound Drive $725,000

Island 216 Cedar Street $495,000

Mainland 110 Silver Lake Court $299,000

Condominium Pebble Beach $145,000 - $275,000

Oceanview 11206 Inlet Drive $495,000

Island 100 Windjammer Cove $429,000

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Island 5408 Cedar Tree Lane $339,000

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107 E Bogue Sound Drive $249,900

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WATERFRONT COMMUNITY & PRIVATE OUTDOOR POOL 200 Phillips Landing Drive in Morehead City $599,000, MLS #100023507 Gorgeous 4 bed, 3.5 bath custom home w/ private pool. Master suites on both levels. Open floorplan is perfect for entertaining.

Call Carolyn for details - 252-515-4831 DEEDED OCEANFRONT PARKING & CONVENIENT SOUND ACCESS 328 Cedar Street in Emerald Isle $315,000, MLS #100020737 Three bedroom, 2.5 bath home located in the heart of Emerald Isle. Screened porch, garage and bonus room for the kiddos, located in beautiful Ocean Forest.

Call Carolyn for details - 252-515-4831 LOT W/ BOAT SLIP IN BEAUFORT 2616 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort $194,900, MLS #100014588 .27 acre lot in waterfrontTaylor’s Creek subdivision. Lot is located by the community pool, is second row toTaylor’s Creek and comes with a great boat slip.

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