Island Review, February 2018

Island Vol. 23, No. 2

▪ Chocolate Festival ▪ Empty Bowls ▪ Saltwater Fishing School ▪ Card Party ▪ At the Aquarium ▪ Chamber Connection ▪ Property Watch ▪ Emerald Tidings ▪ Book Bag ▪ Events Calendar ▪ Mayors’ Notes

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55 Features Coasting..................................................................................................................................................................8 Book Bag...............................................................................................................................................................12 Pinewood Derby Days are Here Again..................................................................................................................28 Celebrating 80 Years of Disney Filmmaking..........................................................................................................30 Hallmark’s Countdown Starts Any Day Now..........................................................................................................38 Celebrating Valentine’s Day..................................................................................................................................45

Departments County Perspective...............................................................................................................................................14 Chamber Connection.............................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables............................................................................................................................................................17 Coastal Currents Events Calendar........................................................................................................................20 The Onlooker.........................................................................................................................................................21 Money Matters.......................................................................................................................................................23 Bulletin Board........................................................................................................................................................32 Staying Busy – Emerald Isle..................................................................................................................................32 At the Aquarium.....................................................................................................................................................34 Rental Signs..........................................................................................................................................................42 Shorelines..............................................................................................................................................................45 Health & Wellness.................................................................................................................................................53 Property Watch......................................................................................................................................................55 Crossword Puzzle..................................................................................................................................................62 Staying Busy – Swansboro....................................................................................................................................63 Horoscopes...........................................................................................................................................................66 Best Buys..............................................................................................................................................................67 Advertiser Index.....................................................................................................................................................69

Townships ATLANTIC BEACH Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................44 EMERALD ISLE Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................22 Emerald Tidings............................................................................................................................................24 PINE KNOLL SHORES Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................53 Club News....................................................................................................................................................60

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

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Mardi Gras – Down East Style The Gloucester Mardi Gras has been giving Down East Carteret County the chance to celebrate rural Louisiana traditions.

Planned from 11am-6pm on Saturday, Feb. 10, the annual event at the Gloucester Community Center includes turkey, red beans and rice, hot gumbo, live music, a parade and loads of family-oriented fun.

Organized annually by Brian and Barbara Blake of the Unknown Tongues Zydeco band, the popular event is free to event – true to the community spirit of Southwest Louisiana. When folks start arriving midday Saturday morning, food preparation is in full swing as giant cauldrons of gumbo simmer on the gas burners set up under tents.

A Fool’s Procession announces the feast, with everyone adorned in colorful mismatched attire, raising a ruckus as they march down the road.

Mid-afternoon is when the festival really takes off as the Blakes and Unknown Tongues take to the stage with their mix of country, Zydeco, Cajun and rhythm and blues tunes that always have the dance floor packed with partiers of all ages.

To learn more about Gloucester Mardi Gras, visit unknowntongues.com.

BHA Holds Membership Drive Each year, the Sunday before Valentine’s Day, the Beaufort Historical Association welcomes the public to enjoy food, fun and fellowship as it opens the authentically restored homes and buildings on the Beaufort Historic Site during its annual Valentine Membership Party. This year’s event will be held from 2-4pm on Sunday, Feb. 11, welcoming current members and encouraging new members to join.

Held on the grounds of the historic site on Turner Street, the event showcases each of the site’s historic buildings, depicting a different aspect of life for early Beaufort residents, from the simple colonial Leffers’ Cottage to the ornately decorated Victorian Josiah Bell House.

Members are invited to bring along family, friends, co-workers and neighbors who have an interest in joining the Beaufort Historical Association and taking part in the varied preservation and education programs. The BHA’s strong association of individuals dedicated to preserving the treasured history of Beaufort, spans across the county, state and nation and offers a wide range of membership levels. To learn more, call 252-728-5225 or visit our website at www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

Garden Club Hosts Card Party Emerald Isle Garden Club’s Annual Card Party Fundraiser will be held Thursday, Feb. 28 from 1-4pm at the Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Center, 7500 Emerald Drive. Participants will enjoy card games such as Bridge, as well as other board and table games of their choice.

Proceeds help support the club’s ongoing service and beautification projects, including a new educational kiosk at Emerald Woods identifying plants and wildlife.

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Chocolate Dreams Everything is coming up chocolate in Morehead City this February – and no, it’s not just for Valentine’s Day. Vendors will converge on the Crystal Coast Civic Center on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 3-4 for the annual Carolina Chocolate Festival – a wonderful reason to indulge in a little sweetened fun in advance of the holiday.

From chocolate pudding eating contests to a slew of vendors, this annual event is a great way to see (and taste) all the ways that the sugary confection can add a little sweetness to your life.

On Saturday, Feb. 3, get an early start at the annual Cocoa 5K Fun Run, planned for 8am on at the CMAST Building on the campus of Carteret Community College.

Registration opens at 7am. Participants may register onsite prior to the race or in advance by visiting the website. Costumes are encouraged and awards will be presented to the best.

To learn more, or to purchase advance tickets, visit www. carolinachocolatefestival.com.

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Volunteers go through training and are IRS certified to prepare returns at the following sites: Beaufort – Carteret County Public Library, 1702 Live Oak St. Opens Feb. 3 and operates every Saturday from 9am to 1pm.

Cape Carteret – Western Carteret Public Library, 230 Taylor Notion Road. Opens Feb. 5 and operates every Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 1pm.

Havelock – Trinity Presbyterian Church, 206 Miller Blvd. Opens Feb. 4 and operates every Friday from 9am to 1pm.

Morehead City – Leon Mann Jr. Senior Enrichment Center, 3820 Galantis Drive. Opens Feb. 1 and operates every Thursday and Friday from 9am to 2pm.

Newport – Matthew 25 Program of St. James United Methodist Church, 1007 Orange St. Opens Feb. 6 and operates every Tuesday from 9am to 1pm.

Swansboro – St. Peter’s by the Sea, 503 W. Broad St. Opens Feb. 5 and operates every Monday from 9am to 2pm.

To learn more, call District Coordinator Traci Torrie at 910-3266239 or email traci4taxaide@live.com. Additional information is available at www.aarp.org/taxaide.

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A Nutshell History of North Carolina

By Ben Fortson This is a delightful book published by The History Press.

It is chocked full of interesting facts, clever illustrations and fascinating stories. It is certainly not your typical history book. The author states he has written this “for North Carolina, whose extravagant beauty, industrious ancestors, and available inhabitants furnished a lovely place to live and raise kids.”

It begins at 1 Billion BC. There were “funky jelly fish, giant eatanything sharks, and larger than we can imagine sea creatures.” He says they did not know they were in North Carolina. About 10,000 BC the first humans arrived and by 1,000 BC they had formed tribes. Fortson provides an illustration of a Native American conflict management conference where a Cheraw warrior contemplates going to Tuscarora Beach but is warned off when asked, “Have you seen those Tuscarora girls?” This type of humor fills this book.

Then come the European explorers and the first English settlement. There is a chart of six plausible theories as to what happened to the Lost Colony. They either died of starvation and disease or moved to the mainland and opened a Survival Store are two possibilities. In 1663 King Charles issued a charter for the Carolinas, over one million square miles. Then, of course, Fortson writes of the importance of Tobah, as Sir Walter Raleigh called it. The weed became the main economic foundation of the region for centuries.

No history of North Carolina would be complete without a mention of the pirates and Blackbeard, as well as his ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge. There’s Daniel Boone, The Graveyard of the Atlantic, The Edenton Tea Party, and slavery all presented in colorful accounts. From the Revolutionary War to the Civil War this book highlights the drama of the state’s history. Then there are the little known events such as The Walton War and Calvin’s Railroad.

As the back cover states, “Fortson takes readers on a side-splitting and educational ride through the annals of Tar Heel State history.” Every event and period covered is treated with important facts provided and less than serious asides. The Battle of Bentonville is given its importance and then there’s General Johnston with a fortune cookie which reads, “Though you are exceedingly outnumbered, attack anyway.”

Anyone interested in our state’s development should spend a couple of hours or more with Fortson’s “Nutshell History.” He also offers an insightful appraisal of where we are today and the changes taking place.

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Community Based Solutions to the Opioid Crisis Last September, North Carolina Health Director, Elizabeth Tilson, gave a presentation during the Eastern Regional Substance Abuse Prevention Summit at the East Carolina Heart Institute. She said, “The opioid crisis will not be solved in Raleigh. It will be solved by people in communities. We know the problem involves mental health, social services, and all the other Department of Health and Human Services divisions, and we have a framework and ideas but the solutions will come from you.”

According to the NC Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee, the state’s more than 12,000 opioid related deaths cost North Carolina $1.3 billion in 2015 and $2.1 billion in 2016.

At the same event, Asa Buck, Carteret County Sheriff, said, “We’ve had a problem with over-prescription of controlled medications for a long time. We can’t enforce our way out of this problem. It takes all of us coming together.”

Beaufort family physician, Dr. Kerry Willis, said, “It’s not just bad folks who use drugs, it’s everybody in a community and it impacts everyone, so it will take a true community solution.” Willis continued, “Lack of communication among providers has allowed this problem to continue” In November, the Carteret County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution declaring the opioid crisis a major public health and safety issue involving abuse, addiction, morbidity, and mortality.

At that same board of commissioners meeting, they learned that in

the coming year, a facility based crisis center will open in Jacksonville that will serve both Carteret and Onslow counties. The 16-bed facility will serve those experiencing mental health or substance crises and will treat patients on a short-term basis, transferring them to longerterm facilities or detox centers if necessary.

The board of commissioners unanimously voted to set aside $300,000 to go toward the crisis center. At its October board meeting, Carteret Health Care agreed to contribute $100,000 and both entities have pledged at least a two-year commitment to the facility.

The Citizens’ Coalition Carteret County has been active in passing out postcards and posters to individuals, organizations, and businesses with phone numbers of organizations that can be of service.

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Fun Facts about

February

Despite being the shortest month of the calendar year, February has an interesting history. Early calendars marked the start of the new year in March, but when the second king of Rome, Numa Pompilius, rose to the throne in 713 BC, he synchronized the calendar to the lunar year. That required the addition of January and February.

February was named after an end-of-year celebration called “Februa,” also known as “Februalia” or “Februatio.” Februa was a Roman festival of ritual purification and washing – a spring cleaning of sorts. This festival was later incorporated into Lupercalia, another Roman celebration that has ties to Groundhog Day. January was actually added after February and was named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings.

Both January and February originally had 28 days. However, at the time, even numbers were considered to bring bad luck, so Pompilius added another day to January. However, February was left with 28 days and had long been considered an unlucky month.

February was the last month of the year for around 200 years, until the Gregorian calendar designated January the start of the new year.

Julius Caesar is responsible for adjusting the calendar and the length of February’s length. In the Julian calendar, 10 days were added to the calendar year in various months, and February was increased every four years (leap year) to 29 days to coordinate the calendar year to the solar cycle of roughly 365.2425 days.

During common years, February can pass by without a single full moon.

British mathematician John Conway determined that some dates inevitably share the same weekday within any given year. The last

day of February will be on the same weekday as March 7, April 4, May 9, June 6, July 11, August 8, September 5, October 10, November 7, and December 12.

In the northern hemisphere, February is the equivalent to the third month of winter. In the southern hemisphere, it is the third month of summer.

In Finnish, February is called “helmikuu,” meaning “month of the pearl,” which refers to the snow melting on tree branches.

During leap years, February will end on the same day that it begins.

February’s birthstone is the amethyst, which symbolizes piety, sincerity and spiritual wisdom.

Residents of St. Lucia celebrate their independence on Feb. 22.

Despite being the shortest month of the year, February is packed with events. In addition to Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day, World Marriage Day, and Presidents’ Day, February is when Flag Day is celebrated in both Canada and Mexico. February also serves as Black History Month.

February is notable for many reasons and packs quite a number of activities into its few weeks.

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Every year, the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce puts together a Legislative Agenda that it shares with state and federal lawmakers. The agenda is put together by the chamber’s legislative committee, board and members.

The chamber is currently in the process of reviewing its agenda, amending as necessary, and sharing it with legislative representatives.

As the “Voice of Business” we are actively engaged in issues and speak out to influence public policy decisions at the local, state and federal levels. Each year the board develops a list of priorities – issues that are most important to the small businesses that we represent.

It’s important to understand that the chamber does not support or endorse any candidate for public office at any level nor do we endorse any political party. We work with elected officials of all affiliations to foster a pro-business climate.

Here were our top priority legislative concerns from 2017: Transportation funding US 70 Corridor improvements Maintain school calendar – “Save Our Summers” Eliminate NC Economic Development tiers Support for military operations Support for insurance reforms/fair rate structure Support for NC Community Colleges Adequate funding for pre-K- grade 12 public education.

Additional items of importance to our members are: Oppose seismic blasting and offshore oil & gas, maintain/increase tourism

Tom Kies, President Carteret County Chamber of Commerce

funding, state economic resources, sales tax distribution, oppose increase in state tax, health care, dedicated funding for Morehead City Harbor dredging, dedicated funding for beach nourishment and shallow-draft waterway dredging fund. Additional concerns include support for North Carolina’s ports, science-based sea level rise guidelines, flood insurance rate maps and support for the state’s ferry division.

The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce has nearly 900 members, giving our organization a powerful voice, but w always seek public input. If you have any thoughts, please share them with me at tom@nccoastchamber.com.

Caribsea Named Presenting Sponsor of Crystal Ball

Caribsea has been named the Presenting Sponsor for the 2018 Crystal Ball taking place on Saturday, Feb. 17, starting at 6pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel. In addition, Duke Energy and Carteret Community College have stepped up to be Crystal Ball Corporate Sponsors.

This year’s theme is “Celebrating Business” and instead of blacktie optional, the dinner-dance will be cocktail attire. This year, in addition to the annual awards, the gavel will be officially handed over to the new chair of the chamber board, Millie Chalk of Duke Energy, by the out-going chair Tina Purifoy of Carteret County. North Tower will provide the entertainment and the chamber will offer a brief program.

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2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 27: Behind the Scenes – Shark Snack. Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas and labs at the NC Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores, and get an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck while the aquarists feed the sharks. Age 5 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncacquariums.com.

Fri. 2: Bellamy Brothers Perform. This popular duo from the 70s and 80s visits Morehead City’s Carteret Community Theatre. Tickets are $30-$45. Details: carteretcommunitytheatre.com.

3-4: Carolina Chocolate Festival. Chocolate is the theme, from decadent selections to pudding eating contests this festival converges on the Crystal Coast Civic Center bringing droves of people to the county in search of the sweet stuff.

Benefits go to area nonprofit groups. The event runs from 9am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-3pm on Sunday. Details: carolinachocolatefestival.com.

3, 10, 17, 24: 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.

Mon. 5: Flags of Fort Macon. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon to learn about flags of the Confederacy. Details: 252-7263775.

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: 252-726-3775.

Wed. 7: Brown Bag Gam – Rescue Men, The Story of Pea Island Lifesavers. Noon. Enjoy a casual lunch at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, and view this documentary about the Pea Island Lifesavers. Free. Details: www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com, 252-504-7740.

Fri. 9: Stargazing & Astronomy. 6pm. Meet at the bathhouse at Fort Macon State Park to view space through a telescope and learn more about the universe. Details: 252-7263775.

Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 252-3546350.

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Sat. 10: Heart Breaker. 7pm. The Seaside Arts Council brings this Heart tribute band to the Swansboro Town Hall. Cash bar. Tickets are $15-$15. Details: www.seasideartscouncil. com.

Fur Ball of the Crystal Coast. 6pm. Enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner buffet, music and a silent auction in a semi-formal setting at the Doubletree Atlantic Beach to help support animal rescue efforts. Cost is $50 per person. Details: 252-732-5936.

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: 252-7263775.

Wed. 14: Heart of the Sea. Noon. Spend Valentine’s Day at the NC Maritime Museum and learn about Echo, the museum’s 33.5-foot long sperm whale skeleton.

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

Antiques & Collectibles. 11:30am. The Coastal Antiques & Collectibles Club will meet for a program and a Dutch-treat lunch at Clawson’s 1905, Beaufort. Judi Garret will discuss Vintage Costume Jewelry. Visitors are welcome.

Thur. 15: Natural Side of Fort Macon Hike. 10am.

Meet in the Visitor Center for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon.

Hike will cover both trail and beach. Details: 252-726-3775.

Emerald Isle Supper Club. 6:30pm. The group meets monthly for a potluck dinner in the commissioners meeting room. All Emerald Isle residents are welcome for a great evening of friends, fellowship and feast. Bring your own beverages and a dish to share. Coffee is served. Details: jbsatty46@gmail.com Sat. 17: Kerry Grombacher Performs. 7:30pm.

The modern day troubadour will visit Joslyn Hall, on the campus of Carteret Community College. Sponsored by the Down East Folk Arts Society. General admission is $16; members, $13; and students, $10. Doors open at 6:30pm. Details: 252-646-4657 or www.downeastfolkarts.org.

Dancing with our Stars. 5pm. Carteret Smart Start hosts this annual fundraiser at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Doors open at 5pm, dance competition begins at 7pm.

Tickets are $50. Details: 252-727-0440.

Wed. 21: Empty Bowls. 11am-1pm. The annual charity luncheon will be held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center to help raise money for the local soup kitchen through the help of potters and area chefs. Choose a bowl

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and enjoy hot soup served up by area restaurants. Advanced ticket purchases required, $20 per person. Tickets available at Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center and at the door.

Thur. 22: International Film Series. 5:20 & 7:30pm. Held at Joslyn Hall on the campus of Carteret Community College, this annual event offers two viewing times and two options for participation. Watch just the movie, or opt to include dinner catered

by Floyd’s 1921 to make a night of it. The movie alone is free, although donations are suggested. Dinner and movie is $30 and includes a cash bar. This month’s film is “The Salesman” from Iran. Details: 252-2226262.

Brown Bag Gam – A Pirate’s Table. Noon.

Enjoy a casual lunch break at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, and learn about the pirate lifestyle with museum educator Christine Brin. Free. Details: www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com, 252-5047740.

24-25: Introduction to Wooden Boat Building.

9am-4:30pm. In this two-day hands on course, students explore the art of boat building from start to finish. Begin with the design and lofting of boats and move on to the setup, steam bending and different methods of creating the back bone of small boats. Course fee is $135. Must be 16 to participate. Details: www.the watercraftcenter.com, 252-504-7740.

Sat. 24: Saltwater Fishing School. 7:30am-5pm.

Staffed by more than 20 local captains ready to share their experience and insights on inshore, near shore, offshore and blue water fishing. Held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Fishing School topics include techniques, equipment, strategy, locations, terminal tackle, electronics, bait and more will be offered. Cost is $100. Details: 910452-6378 or fishermanspost.com/fishingschool/morehead.

Mardi Gras on Middle Lane. Beaufort’s own Fat Tuesday celebration brings food, Cajun music, and a great parade with plenty of jewelry tossing. Gaming area set up for boules and cornhole. Parade begins at 3pm. Hosted by the Downtown Beaufort Beaufort Association.

Wed. 28: Garden Club Card Party. 1-4pm. The Emerald Isle Garden Club will hold its annual Card & Games Party fundraiser at the town’s park and recreation center.

Enjoy bridge and other card games as well as various board games. Cost is $15 per person and includes door prizes, appetizers, desserts and more. Details: 252-764-0420.

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Original ‘Teaching Fellows’ Wear Badges of Honor Tacey Miller took a job as a North Carolina public school teacher and considers herself one “lucky duck. “ “I get to have fun every day” – doing a job she loves, teaching in an elementary school.

Miller was in the last class of North Carolina’s original Teaching Fellows program, graduating from college in 2015. She told her story then to Lindsay Wagner, writing for the NC Policy Watch, a project of the North Carolina Justice Center, based in Raleigh.

Miller was accepted into the Teaching Fellows program in 2011 while completing her senior year at Northeast Guilford High School near Greensboro. Her dream was to become a teacher.

Her Teaching Fellows scholarship made it possible. Miller earned her degree from NC State University in Raleigh.

The intent of the Teaching Fellows program then was to encourage young people to enter the teaching profession.

Scholarship recipients agreed to teach a minimum of four years in North Carolina public schools in exchange. (If an individual chose not to fulfill that requirement, he or she was obligated to pay back the tuition cost, subject to a 10% interest rate.)

The program began in 1986 and was administered by the Public School Forum of North Carolina, a nonpartisan and nonprofit education advocacy organization headquartered in Raleigh. The forum awarded 500 Teaching Fellows scholarships each year.

Students could choose to attend 17 different state schools, both public and private, that participated in the program.

The game plan changed, however, in 2011, as Republicans took control of the General Assembly. Legislators “began taking steps to dismantle” Teaching Fellows, Wagner reported.

“The Teaching Fellows program had been praised for producing highly trained education graduates to go into teaching in North Carolina classrooms, many of whom would stay to teach in the state for the long haul,” she said.

Miller and others who entered as Teaching Fellows in 2011 were allowed to retain their scholarships and complete their studies in 2015.

Their training included early exposure to innovative teaching methods and early entry into the classroom environment, so “they could put some of those teaching methods to the test right away,” Wagner reported.

“Every year, I was in the classroom in some way,” Miller commented, to validate the unique, clinically based approach of Teaching Fellows.

Today, Miller is a 3rd grade teacher at Dixon Elementary School in Onslow County. Her biography on the school website reads: “I love going to the beach, playing with my pups, coffee, and of course, teaching.”

What money can’t buy are the intangible assets of the Teaching Fellows program. It’s the bonding that evolves among classmates, faculty and alumni. The Public School Forum formed a Teaching Fellows alumni group and hosts a Facebook social media portal, open to all 8,523 program alums. The networking value is priceless.

North Carolina is re-launching a modified and scaled back version of Teaching Fellows in the upcoming 2018-19 academic year, offering loans to college students who pursue degrees in education, focusing on the STEM curriculum (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) as well as special education.

Once they graduate, the loan recipients will have their loans forgiven, so long as they meet strict employment requirements that vary, depending on whether they choose to work in lowperforming or high-performing school districts.

Only 160 high school graduates will be accepted into the new Teaching Fellows program, and they must enroll in one of five institutions – NC State University or Meredith College (both in Raleigh), UNC – Chapel Hill, UNC – Charlotte or Elon University in Alamance County. Meredith and Elon are classified as private schools.

Criticism continues to mount regarding the selection process outcome. It clusters the five campus sites in the Piedmont Crescent, while the eastern and western regions of the state have been totally overlooked.

Particularly troublesome is the blatant disregard shown to the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

The selection decision made by the 14-member North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission has been challenged by the North Carolina NAACP. The NAACP contends that “people of color are underrepresented in North Carolina’s teaching force,” stating that “80 percent of North Carolina’s public school teachers are white, compared to a student population that is less than half white.

Research conducted by The Institute of Labor Economics, based in Bonn, Germany, suggests that “students of color benefit when they have teachers who look like them.”

The new Teaching Fellows program is a fraction of the answer to a looming teacher shortage crisis in North Carolina.

The UNC System is concerned about the number of teachersin-training who are in the pipeline. It has launched a recruitment website called TeachNow at teachnow.northcarolina.edu. The objective is to reach out to high school juniors and seniors, community college students, undecided majors at all UNC schools, and mid-career professionals, as well as military personnel and their spouses.

This is a novel twist on the “Grow Your Own Teachers” (GYO) concept. Other states have experimented with GYO, and the results have been mixed.

The key to success may be to view education in North Carolina as an investment, not just an expense.

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Mayor Eddie Barber

Upcoming Events in E.I. It is hard to believe that it is February already. The months just seem to fly by.

It is time to register for the Emerald Isle Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K. This annual event will be held on Saturday, March 10. The marathon begins at 7am, the half marathon begins at 8:30am and the 5K begins at 8:45am. Run for a cause and run for hope. This year the proceeds will benefit Little Pink Houses of Hope and the Emerald isle Bike and Pedestrian Path. You can register at runsignup. com or www.emeraldislerun.com. The marathon is a fun day in Emerald Isle. Please sign up now so that you will be assured of a spot in the event. I would like to thank all members of our marathon committee who worked so hard all year long to make this event possible in Emerald Isle. A special thanks to Commissioner Candace Dooley who serves as chairperson. Each year the marathon brings hundreds of people to Emerald Isle and raises thousands of dollars for worthy causes. REGISTER NOW! The annual Carolina Chocolate Festival will be held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City on Feb. 3-4. The festival is a charitable organization and was the brainchild of the late John Green who had the vision of partnering local nonprofits agencies together.

Charities supported in the past include: Carteret County Domestic Violence, Revive Student Ministries, Second Blessings Community Outreach and Carteret County 4-H. I am pleased to announce that we have a new doctor at the

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MedFirst office in Emerald Isle. I spent many hours working to secure a doctor for Emerald Isle. The CEO of the organization was thinking about closing the facility. But I worked diligently to make certain that the office remains open and staffed. I felt it was important for us to have a doctor on the Island. Dr. Patrick J Daigle will take over the location. He graduated Cum Laude from Southwestern Louisiana and graduated from Louisiana State Medical School in New Orleans.

Dr. Daigle has served as a US Air Force doctor and as a US Navy doctor. He also completed a second residency in family medicine.

His last deployment was as senior physician to the 24thMarine Expeditionary. He has received numerous awards in the Military.

He recently retired from the Navy where he had a distinguished career. He is married to Cynthia J. Rockaway-Daigle and they have four children. They have lived in Cape Carteret for the past 12 years.

He currently serves on the Town of Cape Carteret Zoning Board of Adjustments. I would like to welcome Dr. Daigle to Medfirst at the Emerald Isle Ofice. Please drop by and welcome Dr. Daigle to the office. We are happy to have you in Emerald Isle.

Just a reminder that the St. Patrick’s Festival will be on Saturday, March 17. Mark this date on your calendar and more information about the festival will be in my March Island Review article.

I hope everyone has a great February. Enjoy the month. I will see you around the town.

money matters Canceling Credit Cards: Does it help or hurt credit Credit cards offer many advantages, including providing a measure of insurance when making purchases and helping people develop a healthy credit score through prompt payment of balances.

According to a 2016 Gallup report, about three out of four adults in the United States have at least one credit card – many people have two or three.

While there is no magic figure for how many credit cards is the “right” number to have, those shiny plastic cards can have a significant impact on consumers’ financial well-being. People looking to rein in spending or consolidate may wonder if closing accounts is beneficial or detrimental to their financial reputations.

The experts at Credit Karma say that there is a common belief that closing a credit card account will always negatively impact one’s credit rating. But that isn’t always the case. Getting the facts about when it can be advantageous to close accounts or keep them open can help consumers maintain strong financial reputations.

Utilization Ratio Financial gurus at Bankrate.com say that closing credit cards can affect the percentage of consumers’ available credit, which may affect their credit ratings. Closing a particularly high-limit card will increase the percentage of used available credit when spread out across the remaining cards, also known as the utilization ratio. A higher percentage of used available credit can negative affect credit scores. Consumers who carry high credit card balances may be smart to keep existing lines of credit open or request increases on the credit limits of accounts they intend to keep.

Annual Fees It can be wise to close credit cards with high annual fees if the benefits of the cards are no longer proportionate to the amount spent on the fees. If cards are being held only for perks, it may be possible to find a different card that does not charge an annual fee.

Age of Credit History Discover says that if a consumer must close a credit card account, he or she should avoid closing the oldest one. The longer an account has been open, the better it is for a credit score because it establishes a long credit history. According to FICO, the length of credit history accounts for 15 percent of a credit score.

Fraud or Theft In the event a card is stolen or used fraudulently, consumers may opt to close the account so no other purchases can be made.

However, creditors also work around this by keeping accounts open and simply issuing a new card number.

If the decision is made to close a credit card, do not do so while there is an available balance; all balances should be paid off before an account is closed. It’s also unwise to close a credit card to remove poor payment history. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, negative data such as late payments remain on a report for up to seven years.

Closing a credit card account has its advantages and disadvantages. Consumers should investigate the risks before closing a given account.

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~Emerald Tidings~ Town Seeks Proposals for Purchase and Development of Islander Drive Land

The town, with significant funding from Carteret County, purchased the abandoned go-kart track and bumper boat facility on Islander Drive in June 2017 with a goal to clean-up and promote quality development in this long-underutilized area of Emerald Isle. The town removed all debris, eliminated the nuisance conditions, and restored the 1.8+ acre tract to a vacant parcel in July 2018, and is now seeking proposals from private developers interested in purchasing the property for future quality development.

Proposals are due by Feb. 16, after which the board of commissioners will review the offered purchase price, specific development plans, and any associated public facilities that may be provided. The board will identify the most attractive proposal for the town, and then negotiate the final sale with the selected developer. Any new development on the site must comply with the town’s existing development regulations for this area, which allow residential, commercial, and/or mixed-use building heights to 40 feet (by right) or 50 feet (with a special use permit), and include significant storm water management requirements.

The town encourages proposals from all interested parties. The complete Request for Proposals (RFP) document is available at www.emeraldisle-nc.org/Data/Sites/1/media/pdfs/ islander-drive-redevelopment-rfp.pdf.

Town Submits Comments Opposing Homeowners Insurance Rate Increase Request The NC Rate Bureau, the agency representing insurance companies in North Carolina, has submitted another request for a significant increase in homeowners insurance rates that, if approved, will result in a significant increase in insurance premiums for Emerald Isle property owners. The Rate Bureau has requested a 25% increase for homeowners policies, and a 40% increase for tenant and condominium policies in Emerald Isle, and this request would increase the base rate for homeowners insurance (for $200,000 of coverage) from $2,648 annually to $3,310 annually. This requested increase of $662 annually is more than the entire, average-value, annual property tax bill in Emerald Isle!

The 2017 request follows several significant rate increases since 2005 that have resulted in Emerald Isle property owners (and owners in other state barrier island communities) paying the highest homeowners insurance rates in the entire state. Homeowners insurance rates in Emerald Isle are now as much as 4 and 5 times higher than many inland areas, and would approach nearly 6 times higher if the requested increase is approved by the NC Department of Insurance.

The NC Dept. of Insurance will be reviewing the rate increase request (available at ncdoi.com/ PC/Default.aspx ) in the coming weeks, and may schedule a formal hearing by the Commissioner of Insurance for later in 2018. The town has expressed its opposition to the rate increase request, and the letter from Mayor Barber is available at www.emeraldisle-nc.org/Data/Sites/1/media/pdfs/ requested-insurance-rate-increase---2017-18---mayor-letter.pdf.

The town acknowledges the higher risk of structural damage from storms in our area, and understands the need for somewhat higher premiums. However, the current rate structure is extremely unfair and places a disproportionate burden on coastal property owners. Historical experience suggests relatively modest structural damage in Emerald Isle and other North Carolina coastal areas resulting from past hurricanes, with the vast majority of insurance claims in North Carolina resulting from significant flood events (which are covered by a completely separate insurance product).

The town continues to work with other coastal communities, Rep. Pat McElraft, and Sen. Norman Sanderson and remains hopeful that the NC Dept. of Insurance will reject the increase.

Town Planning Next Beach Nourishment Project, Seeking State Funding

The town, in partnership with the other municipalities on Bogue Banks and Carteret County, has implemented a sophisticated beach monitoring program and beach management plan for many years, and is currently planning the next beach nourishment project. Based on detailed annual survey data, the beach in eastern Emerald Isle is in greatest need of nourishment, and the Town hopes to complete this work in winter 2018-19 or winter 2019-20.

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Beach town line and the Eastern Ocean Regional Access, with the placement of up to 500,000 cubic yards of sand in this area. The estimated cost of this project is $9-$10 million, and the town will be seeking 50% of this cost from the state’s new Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Fund in the coming months. The remaining project costs are expected to be funded by room occupancy tax and special district property taxes already held in reserve by the town and the county.

The town remains firmly committed to beach nourishment and environmentally-friendly inlet management strategies, and recognizes that the beach is the town’s #1 asset and, ultimately, the reason we are all here!

The town’s long-term plans are carefully designed to track everchanging conditions, enable the town to nourish the beach when needed, where needed, and as needed in the future, and to accumulate sufficient reserve funds to avoid the need to issue new debt for future projects.

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between Canal Drive and the CVS pharmacy. This 750 feet segment will result in a safer pedestrian route from soundside neighborhoods to the NC 58 bicycle path, commercial areas and the ocean side, and will be constructed in the coming weeks.

This $15,000 project is funded 50% by fundraising proceeds and 50% by the town’s General Fund. The town is pleased to continue the expansion of its significant bicycle and pedestrian facilities!

Good Progress on NC 58 Roundabout Construction

The contractor funded by Publix (and approved by NCDOT and the town) continues work on the construction of the new NC 58 roundabout located at the intersection of Mallard Drive. Most of the significant sub-surface storm water management elements have been completed, and the roundabout is beginning to take shape. Barring unforeseen problems and/or bad weather, the contractor remains on schedule for completion of the new roundabout no later than early March (and hopefully sooner!).

Motor vehicles continue to be routed along the Reed Drive detour route, with large trucks routed down Crew Drive and through a temporary road across the Publix property. The detour continues to function reasonably well, and the town greatly appreciates the patience and understanding of all motorists and nearby residents. When complete, the new roundabout is expected to allow traffic to flow much more efficiently than the new traffic signal that was also considered for this location, and will serve as a “pilot project” to enable the town and NCDOT to evaluate the effectiveness of other roundabouts recommended

by NCDOT for other locations along NC 58 in the future.

The center of the new roundabout will be nicely landscaped, and will include a bronze water bird statue donated by Publix.

Become a ‘Host Family’ for Summer Lifeguards

Town staff is already hard at work gearing up for the 2018 summer season, and will soon be recruiting seasonal lifeguards to serve at fixed lifeguard stands at the town’s regional beach access facilities and provide roving services on all-terrain vehicles along the town’s 12 miles of ocean beaches. Ocean lifeguards are in high demand and short supply, and in an effort to enhance the town’s recruitment efforts, the Emerald Isle Fire Dept. (which manages the lifeguard program) will soon be soliciting “host families” interested in providing housing for the town’s lifeguards this summer. If you are interested in hosting an Emerald Isle lifeguard in your residence this summer, please call 252-354-2445, or email Chief Walker at bwalker@emeraldisle-nc. org. Also, if you or someone you know is interested in serving as an Emerald Isle lifeguard this summer, it’s not too early to express your interest. Please contact the Emerald Isle Fire Dept. at the same phone number and email address to learn more about the upcoming lifeguard application process.

The town continually strives to enhance our beach safety services, and the 2018 lifeguard service plan represents the town’s largest effort ever. The town’s lifeguard program typically includes up to 6 lifeguards on the beach each day during the height of the summer season, and is largely funded by regional access parking fees collected at the town’s two regional beach access facilities. The town continues to explore other ways to expand beach safety services, and will be considering the potential “sponsorship” of fixed lifeguard stands at specific commercial and/or residential locations in the future.

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great annual event has attracted approximately 1,500 runners each year, and has raised more than $200,000 for bicycle path improvements and health-related charities over the past 4 years.

This year’s event will benefit the Emerald Isle bicycle path and Little Pink Houses of Hope, an organization devoted to providing assistance to breast cancer victims and their families. To learn more, and to sign up for the marathon (26.2 miles), half-marathon (13.1 miles), and 5K (3.1 miles) races, please visit www. emeraldislerun.com. There’s no better place to achieve your running goals than in Emerald Isle – bring your friends and family and make it a great spring weekend at the beach!

Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival - March 17

The town’s signature annual event is back for the 27th year, and will be held on the actual St. Patrick’s Day this year! The Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival is again proudly presented by Transportation Impact, and will again be held at the Emerald Plantation shopping center. Admission to the festival and parking is free. This year’s festival will feature over 75 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, amusement rides, face painters, and many other fun, family-oriented activities. Questions regarding the festival should be directed to Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation at 252-354-6350 or to Parks and Recreation Director Alesia Sanderson at asanderson@emeraldisle-nc.org.

New ‘Welcome to Emerald Isle’ Sign to Be Erected

The Town will install a new “Welcome to Emerald Isle” sign near the base of the NC 58 bridge in the coming weeks. The new sign replaces an existing sign that has been in place for more than 20 years, will include the new Emerald Isle logo and “Nice Matters” tagline, and will proudly welcome hundreds of thousands of annual visitors to this special place each year!

New Doctor Begins at MedFirst Office in Emerald Isle

MedFirst, the private medical clinic in Emerald Isle (located in Veranda Square shopping center near the US Post Office) continues its efforts to improve patient care and recently welcomed a new physician, Dr. Patrick Daigle to the staff. Dr. Daigle will operate with regular hours at the Emerald Isle location, and is an experienced general practitioner. He is a veteran, having served as a physician for various US Air Force, Navy and Marine units all over the world. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Daigle to the Emerald Isle practice!

Did You Know?

The town works extremely hard to provide relevant, accurate, and timely information to our residents, property owners, businesses, and visitors and offers multiple platforms to access information about the town’s initiatives and issues.

The town’s website, www.emeraldisle-nc.org, receives approximately 400,000 unique visits each year. The town’s email newsletter has nearly 7,700 subscribers. The town’s Facebook page (Town of Emerald Isle, NC) has more than 17,000 likes and there are more than 3,000 Twitter followers of @townemeraldisle.

There have been nearly 8,700 downloads of the Emerald Isle app, and nearly 1,600 people have signed up for the town’s emergency text message alerts (text keyword EMERALD to 797979 to sign up today).

All of us at the Town of Emerald Isle are committed to making Emerald Isle an even better place than it already is, and are equally committed to keeping you well-informed! Of course, if you ever have a question about the town, please feel free to contact Town Manager Frank Rush at 252-354-3424 or frush@ emeraldisle-nc.org.

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Pinewood Derby Days Are Here Again!

For generations of Cub Scouts, the annual Pinewood Derby has been a “rite of passage” occurring during their elementary school years (grades 1 through 5).

Racing season for Tiger Cubs, Wolves, Bears, Lions and Webelos is coming soon to Cub packs everywhere.

The very first Pinewood Derby race was held in 1953 in Manhattan Beach, Calif. It doesn’t matter which Cub Scout won. What matters is that the activity, “invented” by Cubmaster Don Murphy, was thoroughly embraced by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and incorporated into the fabric of the organization to be experienced and enjoyed by Scout families for many years.

At the time, Murphy said, “I wanted to devise a wholesome, constructive activity that would foster a closer father-son relationship and promote craftsmanship and good sportsmanship through competition.”

So, 2018 is the 65-year anniversary of Pinewood Derbying. Basically, the way a Pinewood Derby works is that the Cub Scouts, with the help of parents or other adults, build miniature race cars from wooden blocks of pine. The kit contains four plastic wheels and four nails to be used as axles. The official supplier of Pinewood Derby kits has always been Beta Crafts of Cranbury, N.J. Cars cannot exceed a length of 7 inches and a width of 2 3/4 inches. The maximum weight for a car is 5 ounces.

When the cars are completed, the Cub Scouts run their cars down a track to see whose car is fastest. Pinewood Derby cars have no engines, but instead are gravity-powered.

The idea behind the Pinewood Derby is for each Cub Scout to design, carve, add weights, paint and decorate his car, with adult supervision and guidance. Some adults do get carried away in the construction of the car, an aspect of the event that was lampooned in the 2005 film “Down and Derby.” The movie is all about the antics of “misbehaving fathers” and the lengths they will go to win the race.

Boys’ Life, BSA’s monthly magazine, estimates that more than 50 million Pinewood Derby cars have been built in the last 65 years.

The quest for a fast car has fueled a cottage industry that supplies modified wheels, axles, pre-carved car shapes, weights, graphite, decals, polishing kits and other accessories.

The first Pinewood Derby track was built of wood with two lanes.

The distance of the race was 31 feet.

Modern tracks are all-aluminum and can have up to six lanes.

The standard race is now a distance of 42 feet. The starting gate is about 4 feet high off the ground (about eye level for your average Cub Scout). The slope begins as a 30-degree grade and levels out about 12 feet from the starting line. The rest of the course is flat all the way to the finish line.

To add to the fun, sophisticated race manager software is available, and one option converts Pinewood Derby speeds to Grand Prix equivalents, upwards of 220 miles per hour.

In the late 1950s, Rick Herman was the envy of Pack 59 in Adrian, Mich. His car always looked great and was the fastest on the track.

The rumor was that his brainiac dad loaded mercury into a long hollow space in the car, so the mercury would shift, giving the car a speed advantage.

The “Pinewood Professor” and graduate students in physics at Stanford University at Palo Alto, Calif., say the best situation is to put tungsten weights “as far to the back as possible and as low as possible in the car.”

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friction and air drag. Polishing each wheel, especially the inner hub, can reduce friction. Often one front wheel is raised slightly so that it does not contact the track and add to the rolling resistance. Axles are filed or turned on a lathe to remove the burr and crimp marks and polished smooth.”

Local pack winners can advance and progress through district, council, section and region Pinewood Derby races to qualify to go to the Cub Scout national championships in June in New York City.

Two-time champion JJ Habres will be trying to get back there to defend his title. JJ is now a third grader at Boyertown Elementary School near Gilbertsville, Pa. He has earned the Cub Scout rank of Bear as a member of Pack 36.

JJ’s grandfather, Joe Brewster, is his Pinewood Derby buddy, and working together as a team, they have built lots of cars, in order to try out different ideas to maximize speed. There’s a three-lane aluminum Pinewood Derby track in the basement, where grandfather and grandson conduct their time trials.

“If you want to get real competitive – you have to tune the car, and the only way to do that is with a track,” Brewster told Rebecca Blanchard of the Boyertown Times. “It’s a big advantage if you can test the car before the Derby race.”

Pinewood Derby Gets Dads’ Competitive Juices Flowing Children’s book author Bryan W. Fields remembers his first Pinewood Derby in 1966. Writing for the online magazine ImperfectParent.com in 2008, Fields said he and his dad took turns whittling on the block of wood, with a shiny, new Cub Scout pocketknife.

Then, they sanded, primed, masked, painted and lacquered “until we had a glossy piece of craftsmanship that looked ready to win the Indy 500. Brimming with confidence, we marched into the recreation center on Derby Night, ready to blow the competition away.”

“My beautiful car got smoked in every race,” Fields recalled.

“Afterward, Dad walked me to the parking lot and helped dry my tears with an inspiring speech about sportsmanship. Many years later, I looked forward to those special one-on-one moments with my own three boys.”

His first book, “Lunchbox and the Aliens,” published in 2006, is a story about a basset hound named Lunchbox that gets abducted by aliens. He said he loves “writing funny novels for kids” and is a professional trumpet player.

Pinewood Derbying is not his strong suit. He observed that some parents are all in to win it all.

When his sons were in Scouting, Fields said things got so out of hand, the Scout leaders and parents agreed that there needed to be “separate races” – one for the Cub Scouts and one for the adults.

Fields revealed that his car in the adult division finished dead last two years in a row, and it even lost an exhibition race against the slowest Cub Scout car (and the boy’s car had a busted wheel).

Fields said he relished a three-year break from racing, waiting for his youngest son to become a Cub Scout and Pinewood Derby eligible. Meanwhile, the Cub Scout pack had dropped the grownups race, so the event returned to the parent-son concept. Fields was ready, armed with new knowledge gained from three years of Pinewood Derby car-building research.

He said the youngest boy’s car was “as ugly as a rusted Edsel,” but “I knew the secrets to speed, and it had nothing to do with how the car looked. We watched in horror as our car suddenly stopped

halfway down the track. It just stopped, braking as if a tiny little squirrel had darted in front of it. The judges allowed us to examine the car and make any repairs before the next race.

“Surely, the bottom was dragging or something. I repositioned the quarter I had taped to the bottom for weight. I shot a little more graphite into the axles and returned the car to the staging area, assuring my son that ‘we’ had fixed the problem. In three races, the car never made it to the finish line.

“My son was completely crushed. As I looked into his tear-streaked little face, I thought … now was my opportunity to turn defeat into victory. A glorious teaching moment. “‘Son,’ I said, and then paused, wanting to phrase things very carefully, ‘It was my fault. I really stink at this.’ ‘I know,’ he replied.

The next year one of his big brothers helped him build the car. They won.”

From a mother’s perspective, Pinewood Derby dads “have become more competitive than NASCAR drivers,” asserts Brittany Jones in a recent website post for FamilyShare.com.

She describes the creative process: “Typically, the boy starts eagerly with a plan of his own to build a car that looks awesome and is super fast. He begins sketching his dream car on paper.”

“The child has no idea that dad has plans of his own. Dad has been plotting and researching how he can help his child win” (for about a year now, ever since last year’s Pinewood Derby disappointment).

“As father and son begin working on the car together, the child’s sketch of a Hershey chocolate bar, alligator or Batmobile is soon turned into something entirely different. The child is persuaded by dad to make a few adjustments.”

Jones commented that the shape, which was supposed to resemble a car, has become “a boring piece of wood you would use as a doorstop. Dad knows best, and the child is eager to go along with his all-knowing father’s plan.”

What was intended to be a “magical bonding moment between father and son” quickly disintegrates, she noted. At some point

during carving, painting and adding the wheels, the child realizes that “dad is doing all the work,” dad’s way. The boy becomes a silent and invisible partner.

Race night has finally arrived, and Jones described the action: “The church gymnasium is turned into a high-tech race track, complete with racing software and a weighing station. The pit stop area contained spare car parts and speed-inducing supplies all for the benefit of “those few unsuspecting, first-time fathers who underestimated this competition.”

She pictured the dads all gathered around in the pit, applying yet another coat of graphite to the wheel axles. The Cub Scouts are waiting elsewhere for refreshments to be served.

As the racing gets underway, the boys crowd close to the track.

“Their dads stand hovering nearby, all trying to act as if the results are inconsequential,” Jones wrote.

“Cars race down the track. In less than 3 seconds, the race is over. As the cars cross the finish line, dads do mental fist pumps of joy while the boys jump up and down, hoop and holler.”

“Inexperienced dads, hang their heads in embarrassment. They quickly seek out the top racers’ fathers and begin taking notes.

In that moment, the inexperienced dad is never the same. He is determined that next year will be different … for the sake of his son.”

Some dads experience a sense of emptiness or a void when their sons “age out” of the Pinewood Derby and cross the bridge to become Boy Scouts at age 11 or as 6th graders.

For these fathers, Brittany Jones recommends “they go it alone and turn pro.” True enough, there are professional derby racing leagues, all leading up to a Pinewood Derby National Championship (not affiliated with Scouting’s Pinewood Derby).

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Celebrating 80 Years of Disney Filmmaking It’s hard to believe, but Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated film, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” opened in movie theaters across the land on Feb. 4, 1938, some 80 years ago.

Not many folks who were at “the picture show” to see the film’s first showing are still living. But those who “were and are” remember a classic production.

Legendary film critic Tim Dirks said: “‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ is one of Disney’s greatest films and a pioneering classic … technically brilliant.”

Dirks ranks the Disney movie in his personal listing of “best 100 films of all time,” and “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” is Number 10 on the all-time list of box office blockbusters (domestic gross, adjusted for inflation).

The original “Little Snow-White” fairytale was published in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm. In their native Germany, the story was known as “Sneewittchen.”

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm “didn’t actually write any of those stories,” according to researchers at Biography.com, a division of A+E Networks. “The stories existed long before the Grimm boys were born in the mid-1780s. The fairytales, in fact, were part of a rich oral tradition − passed down from generation to generation.”

The Grimms “began a quest to save the stories from extinction.

They interviewed relatives and friends, collecting whatever tales they could,” and the first collection of 86 stories was issued in 1812.

A full century later, the seven dwarfs were first given individual names in the 1912 Broadway play “Snow White,” written by Winthrop Ames. The dwarfs were Blick, Flick, Glick, Snick, Plick, Whick and Quee.

Ames teamed with film director J. Searle Dawley to produce the movie, “Snow White,” a 1916 silent, romantic fantasy. Snow White was played by Marguerite Clark, reprising her stage role. Walt

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Disney was 15 years old when he viewed the film in a theater in his hometown of Marceline, Mo. For his version of the movie, Disney renamed the dwarfs Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy and Dopey. Off they would go every day a-whistling while they worked their shift in a nearby gem mine. Only one voice actor read for two characters (Sleepy and Grumpy) in the movie. He was Pinto Colvig, the original Bozo the Clown who would later become the original voice for Disney’s Goofy cartoon character.

The voice of Princess Snow White was 19-year-old Adriana Caselotti. Her contract with Disney prevented her from accepting any other film projects and from public speaking. When Jack Benny asked permission to bring Caselotti on Benny’s radio show, Disney replied that he was sorry, but the voice of Snow White can’t be used anywhere else.

The voice of evil Queen Grimhilde was Lucille La Verne. She debuted on Broadway in 1888 and had an illustrious acting career appearing in numerous films, beginning in 1915. Her last film credit was with “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”

The cold, cruel and wicked queen is a central character. She is obsessed by remaining the “fairest in the land,” and routinely asks her magic mirror on the wall, “Who is the fairest one of all?” Dutifully, the mirror answers, “You are the fairest one of all.”

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“is more fair than thee,” she with her “lips red as the rose, hair black as ebony and skin white as snow.” And, of course, Queen Grimhilde goes ballistic and devises her plan to dispose of the young princess.

Film critic Anne Billson wrote about “mirrors in the movies” in 2014 for The Daily Telegraph of London. She said: “The best and creepiest is the one in Disney’s film” about Snow White. “Magic mirror on the wall is the mother of all fairytale looking-glasses.”

Dr. Jay Enoch wrote an essay on the history of mirrors for the Journal Optometry and Vision Science in 2006. Dr. Enoch, Dean Emeritus of the School of Optometry at the University of California – Berkeley, says “nature should be crowned as the true inventor of the looking glass. The very first mirrors most probably were quiet pools of water and rock or clay containers of water.”

There is general agreement, according to Joseph Castro of Live Science and Space.com, that the modern, silvered-glass mirrors were invented in 1835 by German chemist Justus von Liebig. “He discovered a process for applying a thin layer of metallic silver to one side of a pane of clear glass. This technique was soon adapted and improved upon, leading to the greater availability of affordable mirrors.”

“Until then,” Castro said, “mirrors were a luxury item, which only the nobility could afford.”

The story of Snow White bears this out. The first queen (Snow White’s mother) died when Snow White was an infant. The first king (Snow White’s father) eventually selects Grimhilde to become his second wife and queen. It just so happens that Queen Grimhilde’s father was a respected mirror maker.

In the 2009 novel by Serena Valentino, “Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Witch,” readers learn the king purchased a beautiful mirror made by Grimhilde’s father. The king gave it to Queen Grimhilde as a wedding gift.”

He probably paid a king’s ransom for that dad-gum talking mirror.

But the payback is: Generations of families have grown up cherishing 80 years of Disney family-fun film memories.

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

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.

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

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

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

Fitness

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

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

Yoga Program Schedule

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

Special Events and Information

New Class-STRONG by Zumba on Tuesdays @ 4:15 PM, $5 non-member; $1 members. A high intensity interval training class using traditional fitness moves for an athletic conditioning style workout. You use your own body weight as resistance to achieve muscle definition. Music is key in this class.

Fri. Feb. 9: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1.

Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Movie this month is “Despicable Me 3” Tue. Feb. 20: PEP Program. 10-11am. The PEP program, or Police Educating the Public, is a series of one-hour classes presented on the third Tuesday of every month in the town board meeting room to increase public awareness, as well as, provide education and tips on how you can prevent yourself from becoming vulnerable to these issues. Topic: Citizens Response to Active Shooter with Asst.

Chief Bailey Fri. Feb. 16: American Red Cross Blood Drive. 2-7pm. The Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center, 203 Leisure Lane in Emerald Isle. Please give!

Thur. Feb. 22: Coffee with a Cop @ Village Market. 9-10am. Join 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.

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at the AQUARIUM 5pm and include opportunities to build fairy houses from pine cones, shells and other natural materials outdoors, find fairy and mermaid doors around the exhibits, leave messages for the imaginary inhabitants of these structures, discover your fairy or elf name and decorate your own fanciful wand to take home.

Also enjoy a pretend sea serpent in the Living Shipwreck during the daily dive shows. The daily Creature Features turn into theatrical fairy tales starring live animals in whimsical, aquarium-style interpretations of favorite fables.

Though Forest Fairies to Sea Serpents focuses on makebelieve beings, it inspires a closer look at real animals and their environments.

Reel-y Good Fishing School Wands and Wings Forest Fairies to Sea Serpents on March 3 combines education and imagination into a magical day of activities, free with admission or membership. Be on the lookout for fairies, elves, imps, gnomes, wizards, sea monsters, storybook creatures and other mythical characters. Costumes are optional but encouraged and add to the fun.

Children’s activities for girls and boys are available 9am to

Fish on! Sign up now for the annual Get Hooked Fishing School hosted by the aquarium. The popular one-day course on Saturday, March 17 features in-depth presentations by experienced anglers on many aspects of the sport, including topics such as inshore fishing for striper, drum, trout, mackerel and flounder, fly fishing, and offshore fishing. Additional demonstrations will feature fly-tying or instructions on helpful knots.

The school offers an opportunity to gather a lot of information in one day at one place. The action-packed event includes participation in up to six sessions of instruction, a catered

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lunch, giveaways and drawings for some great fishing gear.

Agencies and businesses of interest to fishermen and boaters will be on hand.

Get Hooked is from 8am to 4:30pm and all sessions are at the aquarium. Advance registration is required and space is limited. The fee is $60 per person; $54 for aquarium members.

See the website for more information or to sign up online.

Registration also is accepted by phone and at visitor services at the Aquarium. Get Hooked is sponsored by the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament.

exhibit, our largest exhibit at the aquarium.

The aquarium has activities and badge programs specifically designed for both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in mind. Join instructors on adventures that foster creative exploration and scientific theory. Minimum number of participants required is 10 and the maximum number of participants is 25. Visit the website for programs and pricing.

Color Me Dino Have a passion for dinosaurs? Want to bring awareness to an endangered species of today? Then get ready to combine your passions with a design-the-dinosaur contest. The winner of this awesome competition will actually be designing the color patterns for one of the dinosaurs visiting the aquarium this summer. Yep, you heard that right … dinos are coming to the aquarium.

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Winter Warm-ups Come on in, the water’s fine. The aquarium always offers possibilities to brighten any winter day. Think tropical and visit the Ocean Gallery exhibits that feature angelfish and other colorful beauties. More highlights: Toddler Time doubles the fun. Two time slots are available on Wednesdays, 9:30am and 10:30am, with lots for tots and parents to do together – crafts, games, stories, puppets, music and animal encounters. No registration is required, but get here early as the event fills up quickly.

Dive programs, animal feedings and creature connections continue twice daily throughout the spring. The popular river otters are featured in the morning feeding program on Saturdays and Sundays.

Behind-the-scenes tours are available six days a week for a small fee in addition to admission. Choose between three different tours including At a Glance, Close Encounters and Shark Snack. Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas, and get an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck

The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. The Aquarium is open 9am-5pm daily. For more information, see www. ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.

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Hallmark’s 2018 ‘Countdown’ Starts Any Day Now…

The Hallmark Channel’s made-for-television Christmas movies started showing before Halloween in 2017. Some viewers would be ecstatic if the films would roll out right after Labor Day. Why not? It’s a big business and big money for the Hallmark Channel, which The Wall Street Journal refers to as a “Christmas Movie Machine.”

Reporter John Jurgensen’s article in the Nov. 8, 2017, edition of the Journal, defined the “sure-fire ingredients” for a successful Hallmark holiday season show. Let it be set in a “quaint small town, let it offer flirtatious tree decorating scenes and ‘let it magically snow’ at just the right times.”

Hallmark’s “wall-to-wall programming requires year-round production,” Jurgensen said. The 2017 lineup included 33 new and original holiday films – up from 28 new movies in 2016. How high will they go in 2018? For now, it’s a company secret.

Jurgensen commented that “Hallmark’s go-to producers are tasked with finding ultra-quaint settings without recycling the same charming inns, barns and town halls in multiple films.” One of those companies is Front Street Pictures in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Production Manager Jamie Lake said: “Every movie wants that small, cute town … but there are only so many small, cute towns within driving distance of the film zone.” Fort Langley and Chilliwack are two favorite choices. Both are situated on the picturesque Fraser River east of Vancouver.

Fort Langley has a population of about 3,400. Many of the village’s old buildings have been preserved or restored to meet strict commercial design and appearance standards that maintain historic authenticity.

Chilliwack is much larger, with a population of nearly 84,000. The city is surrounded by mountains and lakes. It is somewhat unique, in that the city is an amalgamation of distinctive villages and communities, featuring charming neighborhoods.

“Shooting Christmas movies in summer when actors sweat in their parkas,” Jurgensen reported, “is a bit problematic. Lake’s crews create snowy landscapes with white drapery and truckloads of ice.”

Brian Moylan of Vulture.com, an entertainment website, has observed that Hallmark Christmas movies never have slushy, gray snow on the streets, like they do in Pittsburgh, Which came first, the Hallmark slogan or Cleveland or Toledo. “It’s always perfect, white flakey snow, and, of course, on Christmas its distinctive script logo? day there’s a beautiful white coating on all of the trees.” (Maybe that helps camouflage It was the famous slogan: “When you the green leaves on the hardwoods.) care enough to send the very best.”

At what temperature does one see his or her breath? When it’s about 45° F outside, The slogan was created in 1944 by C. E. according to Wonderopolis, the learning website of the National Center for Families Goodman, a Hallmark sales and marketing Learning. executive, and written on an index card.

“Despite a steady onslaught of major technical VFX (visual effects) innovations, it The original is on display at company remains a massive challenge to animate cold-weather breath digitally,” remarked Caleb headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. Ward, who specializes in motion design within the film industry. Viewers are quick to pick The statement is more than a slogan up on no winter breath… or bad winter breath, he said. for Hallmark, it became a business Tierney Brickler of E! News interviewed Michelle Vicary, Hallmark’s executive vice commitment. president of programming, for an article that appeared Oct. 28, 2017, which was As Hallmark founder J.C. Hall expressed “opening day” for the 2017 “Countdown to Christmas.” in his autobiography, When You Care (At Hallmark) “we own Christmas,” Vicary said.

Enough, published in 1979: “The slogan Brickler said Hallmark’s 2016 “Countdown to Christmas” line-up reached 70.2 million constantly put pressure on us to make viewers, which was a 22% increase from 2015. Add in viewership from the Hallmark Hallmark cards ‘the very best.’ I somehow Movies & Mysteries channel with its Christmas programming, and “you’re looking at 110 feel that without the slogan our products million total viewers between the two channels.” would not have been as good.”

One of those Hallmark viewers is Kris Bruns of Saint Cloud, Minn. By tuning in, she The slogan was first used on a radio says, “I know I can escape the rest of the world. There are no politics, no crime, no hate, show broadcast in 1944. Independent no war.” consumer research has identified the Another regular viewer is North Carolinian Pepper D. Basham, a native of the Blue Hallmark slogan time and time again as Ridge Mountains. She now lives in Asheville and is a writer. Her reputation as a regional one of the most recognized, enduring author is on the rise. and trusted advertising slogans in U.S. “I watch Hallmark … for the simple pleasure of smiling at the end,” Basham said. advertising history, according to the online “Hallmark movies are in many ways predictable, but that can also be one of the draws blog known as Logohistory. for them. We go in to ‘feel good’ about ‘a happily-ever-after’ ending.”

In 1949, Andrew Szoeke, a renowned The Hallmark movie library contains 136 Christmas holiday-themed films that primarily lettering artist and designer from New feature white actors. Vicary is sensitive to reaching out to a broader ethnic base. She York City, who worked as a consultant to told Jurgensen: “We’re working on it and doing everything we can to create the best cast Hallmark, collaborated with Hallmark staff for each movie and also look at diversity as part of our strategy.” artists to create the original design of the Moylan notes: “The lead character in these Hallmark Christmas movies is always a now familiar Hallmark logo. The distinctive woman” … with an extensive on-camera resume. It’s all by design. five-point crown and vertical Hallmark Vicary says: “There can never be too much holiday programming. I’ve yet to hear signature type became a registered anyone say, ‘I can’t take another Hallmark Christmas movie!’ The Hallmark brand is trademark in 1950. synonymous with tradition, family, relationships and romance….”

Logohistory says Hallmark’s company No argument here. We have all the ideal Hallmark settings here in North Carolina. logo has remained essentially unchanged In the past, a few Hallmark Channel Christmas movies have had North Carolina since then and is “considered to be an connections, including a trio from 2013, “Christmas in Conway,” “A Way Back Home” explicit branding statement to communicate and “Finding Christmas.” the emotive, personable and family oriented “The Christmas Cottage” premiered in 2017 on Hallmark. It is based on the 2012 novel ethics of the business.” of the same name, written by Stacey Minutello-Cotrufo of Wake Forest. Her penname is In 1977, the crown was stylized as the Samantha Chase. tips were cut off and small circles added It might be a good strategy for the North Carolina Film Office to court Hallmark above the five points of the crown. executives to gain a larger share of Hallmark’s film business, as there appears to be a 38

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good fit between Hallmark values and North Carolina assets.

Although the state boasts that more than 800 films have been shot in whole or in part within the boundaries of North Carolina since 1980, it’s been tough sledding lately. WRAL-TV in Raleigh reported Oct. 12, 2017, that the peak year for “lights, cameras, action” in North Carolina was 2013, with 34 productions.

After that, Hollywood’s interest in North Carolina all but vanished in a poof of smoke. The reduction of incentives by the General Assembly “had a chilling effect on the business here,” said Dale Williams, an independent filmmaker in Wilmington.

State lawmakers re-activated film incentives in July 2017. The state film office says $34 million is now in the pot and an additional $31 million already has been designated for next year. Even so, the movie business has not rebounded in North Carolina, WRAL reported.

“I’ve been in this business for 30 years. I feel like, now more than any other time, I’m in the trench. I’m in a trench just digging my way out,” Williams told WRAL. She is worried that the big screen in North Carolina could “fade to black.”

Hall Boys Click with ‘Me-to-You’ Greeting Card Formula The emergence of the Hallmark brand as a kingpin of private enterprise in America is a classic story of entrepreneurship … combining the art and science of intelligent risk-taking.

The star of this real-life documentary is J.C. Hall. The story also features cameo appearances by two older brothers, Rollie and William.

J.C. was born in 1891 in David City, Neb., a small village of about 2,800 residents. The family was dirt-poor, so J.C. went to work at age 9, selling cosmetics and soap products door-to-door for the California Perfume Company (later known as Avon).

In 1902, Rollie and William opened a bookstore in Norfolk, Neb., a larger community with about 24,000 citizens. The family saw opportunity there. Picture postcards imported from Europe were the rage. The Hall brothers established Norfolk Postcard Company.

J.C. had proven, both in David City and Norfolk, that he could flat-out sell. But he needed a larger market in order to improve his profits. In 1910, at age 18, he boarded a train with two shoeboxes full of postcards and headed for Kansas City, Mo.

The Kansas City urban area had about 330,000 inhabitants in 1910, ranking as the 16th largest U.S. metropolitan area, one notch ahead of Los Angeles, Calif. J.C. took a small room at the YMCA. It would serve as his home, office and stockroom. He scratched and scraped, and within a few months, he was turning a profit. Later, Rollie would join J.C. in Kansas City, and they opened a specialty store, selling postcards, gifts, books and stationery.

They added a line of imported Christmas and Valentine’s Day cards. Beginning in 1912, the Hall brothers experimented with printing their own greeting cards, stamping “Hall Brothers” on the back of each card.

The Entrepreneur.com website states: “Just when success seemed to be within the brothers’ grasp, disaster struck. In 1915, just a few weeks before Valentine’s Day, fire swept through the warehouse, destroying their entire inventory of Valentine’s Day cards.”

At the time, J.C. Hall reportedly said: “Quit or think fast.” They borrowed $17,000 to purchase a local engraving firm, printed their own cards and replenished their stock in time for Christmas 1915.

Holiday shoppers rewarded their ingenuity, providing a muchneeded influx of cash for Hall Brothers.

Entrepreneur.com said: “J.C. Hall believed Americans, who were much more casual than Europeans, would take to the idea of inexpensive “everyday” greeting cards they could send to friends and family not just on holidays, but throughout the entire year.”

“His vision of colorfully illustrated cards expressing sentiments, friendship and even sympathy would create an entirely new market for greeting cards in America.”

The Hall Brothers invested in the notion that “me-to-you” messages would quickly catch on as an American social custom.

While postcards offered no privacy, greeting cards within sealed envelopes was a horse of a different color. Furthermore, greeting card messages were illustrated and written “by professionals.”

The outbreak of World War I diminished the flow of postcards coming out of Europe. At the same time, during the World War I years (1917-18), Americans rushed to purchase made-in-theU.S.A. “missing you” cards and other greetings to send to loved ones stationed overseas.

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In 1922, they rolled with Rollie’s idea of using “fancy wrappings on gift packages.”

J.C. Hall decided to mark the back of the company’s cards as “Hallmark,” replacing “Hall Brothers.”

The tradition of a “hallmark,” signifying quality, dates back to the 14th century, when English guilds certified the work of master craftsmen. As he explained, “Hallmark not only says quality in an authoritative way, but it also incorporates our family name.” By 1928, “Hallmark” was found on the back of every greeting card.

Hallmark cards began to be advertised nationally in 1928, with ads placed in Ladies’ Home Journal.

The company ventured into radio in 1938, sponsoring “Tony’s Radio Scrapbook,” which aired on WMAQ radio in Chicago.

Host Tony Wons read poetry, chatted with listeners and shared sentiments from Hallmark cards.

In the 1950s, J.C. Hall envisioned television as next great frontier for Hallmark, and the company presented a live Christmas Eve production of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” in 1951. That initial broadcast launched what would become the “Hallmark Hall of Fame,” one of television’s most honored and enduring dramatic series.

In 1954, Hall Brothers Company, Inc., officially became Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Focus on Service and Quality; Money Will Come J.C. Hall was the face of Hall Brothers and Hallmark Cards for 56 years, from 1910-66.

The company archivist shared: During all those years, “no Hallmark greeting card reached the marketplace without his ‘O.K.J.C.’ imprimatur.” It was the supreme form of quality control.

One of the very first Hall Brothers greeting cards featured a line from American poet Edgar A. Guest: “I’d like to be the kind of friend you’ve been to me.” This simple yet heartfelt verse captured

a feeling that many people wanted to share, and it became an immediate bestseller, one of J.C. Hall’s personal favorites.

In 1966, the role of Hallmark chief executive officer was turned over to J.C.’s son, Donald J. Hall.

“Never really retiring, Mr. J.C. continued as company chairman” and focused his attention on the decaying urban neighborhood surrounding company headquarters. Crown Center, the privately financed city-within-a-city developed by Hallmark, is the result.

“The bustling residential, office, hotel and entertainment district not only turned the tide of decline within its 85-acre boundaries, but also has been the catalyst for development in adjoining neighborhoods.”

J.C. Hall died in 1982, at the age of 91. It was written: “Though he became a wealthy man, profit was never foremost in J.C. Hall’s thoughts. In his autobiography, he wrote: ‘If a man goes into business with only the idea of making a lot of money, chances are he won’t. But if he puts service and quality first, the money will take care of itself.”

The year 1961 proved especially noteworthy for J.C. Hall with three significant accolades. He became the first sponsor to receive an Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Queen Elizabeth II named him Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire that same year. And finally, he was selected as “Mr. Kansas City” by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.

When you’re a boy named Joyce Clyde Hall, perhaps you develop a certain grit and determination to succeed.

It was a proud day on Aug. 29, 1891, for Pastor George Nelson Hall and wife, Nancy Dudley Houston Hall, when their son was born. It was same day that Methodist Bishop Isaac W. Joyce had come to call. Such an honor to be named after a bishop.

Hallmark has remained a private company all through the years.

Today, Donald J. Hall is chairman. J.C.’s grandsons now lead the company. Donald J. Hall Jr., is CEO, and David E. Hall is president.

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New Year’s Wintry Welcome The first few days of 2018 were already ridiculously cold, and then it got colder. I usually love our mild Emerald Isle winters where I can wear jeans, a light sweater and my favorite leather flip flops, but not the first week of this January.

That’s when we all learned a few new meteorological terms (out with polar vortex, in with bomb cyclone!). As a recent article in the National Geographic explains: “It’s called a cyclone, a bomb cyclone, or a cyclone bomb.

Or a weather bomb. Or bombogenesis. What is technically a “midlatitude cyclone” refers to when a storm gains strength from an extreme drop in atmospheric pressure. The effect is prompted by what is technically called “explosive cyclogenesis,” and occurs when a storm drops by at least 24 millibars (a unit that measures pressure) in 24 hours.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s website, a bomb cyclone occurs when a “cold air mass collides with a warm air mass.” Cold arctic air colliding with warm ocean water is a common source of this collision. After pressure plummets, air rushes in to fill the space between these two air masses, creating intense winds and strengthening the storm. Despite the intense name, bomb cyclones are fairly common, particularly in northern Atlantic regions.”

For our island and others along the southeast coast, the warm ocean waters typically moderate our chilly winter temperatures. For this winter storm, the collision between the warmer Atlantic Ocean and the fast moving cold air mass created historic snow, ice and several days of record freezing cold. This storm truly was a Florida to Maine weather event.

I am usually fairly optimistic about wintry weather and often would say it didn’t matter to me how cold it was as long as the sun was shining. I will not be so blithe after experiencing several sunny days in a row of temperatures that never climbed out of the 20s! Overnight, sunny and frigid went to 2-6” of snow with a first layer of ice from hours of sleet. The real story for those of us spending the winter on the island was the snow found the earth to be welcoming and cold. With temps in the teens overnight and wind chills of -2, this snow was still hanging around like unwelcome house guests 4-5 days later!

Many of us can still recall the white Christmas of 1989 when we experienced similar blizzard conditions of wind, ice and snow and witnessed a frozen Bogue Sound. This January we once again were amazed to see a frozen Bogue Sound, extending out beyond our dock behind my home and even further in more shallow areas of the sound. My family was most grateful for our wood fireplace and for my grandson that helped keep our wood rack conveniently filled. We were 42

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among the lucky ones who never lost power however.

In the 10 days or so of fierce cold and strong winds, the area’s maintenance and plumbing crews worked heroically to assist homes with frozen pipes, no hot water or no heat. How did your island home fare during this historic storm named Grayson? Is your cottage well suited for summer’s sultry heat but perhaps not for the grinding weather of January, February and early March when polar winds from the north whip across Bogue Sound?

Coastal construction has many unique caveats but be sure your home is winter ready, good quality windows and doors are critical for being a barrier to cold temps and icy winds.

Doors may need adjusting, particularly if they are the type with a 3 point locking system. Those expanses of glass to capture our gorgeous water views are not our friend during extreme winter storms when we lose so much heat through the glass. It is often tempting to not winterize your island home thinking you may wish to come down for one of those sunny January weekends and walk on the winter beach one more time. With so many years of mild winters we sometimes become complacent and assume that leaving the heat on 55 degrees will see us through. The risk we take is that during an ice and wind storm, power outages are not uncommon leaving our property exposed to the risk of freezing pipes.

Even if you did all the recommended preventative winterization actions, during what many have termed a January hurricane, many homes did unfortunately sustain damage from frozen pipes that burst in these historically low temps. Anywhere that even small amounts of water could collect became problematic if frozen. If you open and dewinterize your island home yourself, be aware that you may experience leaks from burst pipes once you turn the water back on.

The island was extraordinary and beautiful in this frosty, glittering snowfall. School children were gleeful riding skim boards and boogie boards meant for ocean waves down icy, snow covered driveways. I’ve never been happier having a pot of soup simmering on the stove and taking hot cornbread from the oven, grateful for warmth, and heat, and light during the harshest winter weather we have experienced in decades. Here’s hoping storms like Grayson remain very rare. My prayerful request is that mild days will be the norm for the remainder of our winter of 2018. Summer is coming!

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Little Things Make the Difference I am writing this in early January 2018 after a great 2017 for the Town of Atlantic Beach. This is the time of year that the town council and staff start to plan for the coming year. We have some exciting new projects in mind. But, I was recently reminded that large projects are not what sets our town apart from others.

“It’s the little things.” That is how outgoing town council member Eddie Briley described what makes the employees of the Town of Atlantic Beach so good. Eddie made this statement in his farewell remarks to the town staff at the employee Christmas breakfast in late 2017. Eddie’s remarks were echoed by Ann Batt and John Rivers, two other council members who retired from the council in December. And, similar things have been said by anyone who has spent any significant time with the staff of our town.

Eddie’s point was that the team of people working for you in our various departments all go above and beyond their job descriptions to provide great service to our citizens and visitors.

Our fire department doesn’t just put out fires, they help our senior citizens change out the batteries in their smoke detectors. Our police department doesn’t just write traffic tickets, they’ll get out of their cars and stop traffic to help a family cross a busy street in order to get to the beach. The staff in town hall doesn’t just handle water bills and tax collections, they pitch in to coordinate our beach music festival and King Mackerel tournament. During

the snow, ice and freezing temperatures we experienced in January, our police department patrolled town not just looking for crime, but also checking on residents to ensure that they had heat, water and everything else they needed to stay safe.

Last year was a great one for Atlantic Beach. We delivered a lot of big projects that will serve our citizens and visitors well.

And, we’ve got other big things planned for the coming years.

But, the things that will continue to set us apart from many other organizations are these little things – these extra steps taken by our staff members and town council to provide exceptional customer service. We are a government, but we try not to act like one. For example, when you call Town Hall, your call is typically answered by a real person with a friendly voice and a helpful attitude as opposed to a voicemail recording.

Your beach has entered 2018 on a roll. We have welcomed three new members on the town council who will be great additions to our leadership. The town council will use feedback from our recently completed citizens’ survey to set our priorities for the coming term and will quickly move from planning to action. This will lead to more large projects. But, as we move forward we will continue to focus on the little things. As Eddie Briley noted, “it’s the little things” that make the difference.

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Valentines Traditions from Around the World Valentine’s Day is celebrated across the globe. Come Valentine’s Day, candy, flowers and other gifts are exchanged between sweethearts in one of the many traditions associated with the holiday.

The origins of Valentine’s Day are largely unknown. Some suggest Valentine’s Day was initially a way to honor St. Valentine on the anniversary of his death. Others believe it was the Christian church’s way of Christianizing the Pagan celebration of Lupercalia, a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture.

Regardless of its origins, Valentine’s Day is now celebrated by millions and is one of the retail industry’s most lucrative shopping holidays.

Many different traditions can be linked to Valentine’s Day. Here is a list of the interesting ways Valentine’s Day is celebrated across the globe.

Estonia In Estonia, Valentine’s Day is a day more devoted to friendship than romantic love. Translated to “Friend’s Day,” the celebration involves exchanging cards and gifts with friends.

Wales In Wales, Valentine’s Day is not celebrated.

Rather, the Welsh commemorate St. Dwynwen’s Day, who is their patron saint of lovers on Jan. 25. It is customary to gift love-spoons, a tradition that likely stems from the practice of sailors carving intricately decorated spoons of wood and presenting them to women they were interested in courting or marrying.

France

In South Korea, men get to enjoy the spotlight on Valentine’s Day, as women bestow gifts of chocolate on them. In return, a month later men reciprocate with gifts for women on White Day. South Koreans take Valentine’s Day a step further on Black Day, which falls on April 14. This is an opportunity for all single people who may not have received Valentine’s Day gifts to gather at restaurants and eat a dish called “black noodles” as they celebrate their singleton status.

Considered to be one of the most romantic countries in the world, France can be an ideal place to participate in Valentine’s Day traditions. The French have an old custom called “une loterie d’amour,” which is a drawing for love. Single men and women of all ages once entered houses that faced one another and took turns calling out to one another to find romantic matches. The men could refuse the match and leave the woman looking for another man to call on. Women who were not paired up would light a bonfire and damn the men who rejected them. The French government eventually banned the practice because of rowdy crowds.

Denmark and Norway

Italy

These Scandinavian countries didn’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day until recently, but have now put their own spin on the traditions.

Men write funny poems or rhyming love notes called Gaekkebrev and send them to women anonymously. Women must try to guess their admirers by counting dots that are put on the note that correspond to the number of letters in the man’s name.

Italian lovers celebrate Valentine’s Day in much the same way as Americans. One interesting Valentine’s tradition in Italy is locking padlocks to different structures, which is called “Lucchetti dell’Amore (locks of love).” Couples attach the locks to bridges, railings and lamp posts, inscribe their names and throw away the key.

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The Chocolate Connection Heart-shaped boxes filled with decadent treats are coveted gifts on Valentine’s Day. Chocolate lovers typically have a favorite type of chocolate, whether it’s creamy filled truffles or chocolate pieces with fruit or nut fillings.

The tradition of gifting chocolate is anything but new. Chocolate and other sweet treats have been offered for centuries as prized gifts. Even ancient Aztecs and Mayans celebrated chocolate and saw it as a hot commodity. Drinks made of cacao beans would be given as presents to people of high status. Chocolate also would be offered to the gods as a token of appreciation. Cacao beans were even used as a form of currency at one point.

During the 17th century, chocolate consumption grew considerably across Europe. Chocolate houses cropped up in London, and the French elite often indulged in chocolate. Chocolate’s popularity continued to grow, but the dessert was not linked to Valentine’s Day until nearly 200 years later. In the mid-1800s, an enterprising individual named Richard Cadbury was looking for a way to make chocolate even more popular than it already was. He sought out a method to make drinking chocolate more palatable and created “eating chocolates.” These chocolates were packaged in decorative boxes. Eventually, Cadbury saw the benefit of putting images of cupids and roses on the boxes. Cadbury even designed chocolate boxes in the shape of hearts that could be saved as mementos.

These chocolates soon became intertwined with Valentine’s Day celebrations.

On the other side of the Atlantic, Milton Hershey dabbled in commercializing chocolate as well. Hershey began as a caramel maker, but experimented with covering the caramels in chocolate in 1894. Hershey would go on to develop one of the most successful brands of chocolate in the United States. In 1907, Hershey launched production of tear-drop shaped “kisses.” (The chocolates were given their unusual name because of the “smooching” noise made by the chocolate when being manufactured.) The kisses became wildly popular and made for affordable chocolate gifts on Valentine’s Day. Many other chocolate manufacturers soon began packaging their chocolates in special boxes for Valentine’s Day. Russell Stover and Whitmans are two such manufacturers who have long specialized in heart-shaped boxes or other decorative Valentine’s gifts.

Traditionally, men have gifted women with boxes of chocolate for Valentine’s Day. However, that role is reversed in other areas of the world. For example, in Japan, women give gifts – namely chocolates – to the men in their lives to express love, courtesy or social obligation.

This tradition first began in 1936 when confectioner Morozoff Ltd. ran the first ever Valentine’s Day ad in Japan through a local English newspaper. By the 1950s, other Japanese confectioners were following suit.

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How Love Affects the Body Love is at the forefront of couples’ minds during the month of February, thanks in large part Valentine’s Day. For centuries, poets have espoused the virtues of love while songwriters often look to love and heartache as their subject matter.

It’s easy to overlook that the heart and the brain are parts of the body when considering the effects of being in love. While a large part of the reactions that occur are emotional in nature, being in love also has a profound physical effect on the body. Scientists have studied chemicals that flood the brain when love is in the air, noting that some can affect personal attachment, pleasure and well-being. So there are reasons why pulses race and palms sweat when people are in love. Here are some chemical players in the love equation.

Dopamine: The medical resource Health says dopamine is the brain’s pleasure chemical and it is released during pleasurable activities. When one falls in love, he or she feels elated and energetic because of the release of dopamine. Biological anthropologists say that the release of dopamine can lead to intense focus on the object of one’s desire and influence goal-oriented behavior.

Adrenaline & norepinephrine: These chemical messengers cause anxiety to rise and the fight or flight response to kick in. These substances also contribute to a racing heart and sweaty hands.

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Oxytocin: Oxytocin is known as the “love hormone,” according to University of Birmingham researchers. Oxytocin, researchers found, produces some of the same symptoms of indulging in alcohol.

These include feeling less inhibited, an increased willingness to take risks and calmness. Oxytocin also helps couples bond by promoting intimacy, according to research associates at Rutgers University.

Testosterone: Testosterone is largely considered a male hormone, but it is present in females as well. Testosterone rises during romantic love, and it can increase sexual desire in a partner. Health also states that testosterone may be present in male saliva and transferred to a partner through kissing, further revving up intimate feelings.

Pheromones: Although they are only believed, and not proven, to play a part in romantic attraction, pheromones do garner significant attention. Some theorize that these chemical messengers can change body chemistry so that those in love can actually “smell” their romantic partners. It may help explain why women may wear their partner’s shirt to bed or a man may hold on to a scarf or a pillow his lover has used.

Love can have a dramatic impact on the human body, and chemicals play a larger role than many may know.

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Do Dessert at Home this Valentine’s Day Dining out is a Valentine’s Day tradition for many. Couples new and old typically make Valentine’s Day into date night at nice restaurants, making this holiday that much more special.

Couples who want to add a special twist to Valentine’s Day date night can enjoy a nice meal out before returning home for some homemade dessert. Whether couples prepare it together or surprise their significant others, the following recipe for “Coffee Crisp” from Bob Blumer’s “Surreal Gourmet Bites” (Chronicle Books) can make for the perfect ending to a Valentine’s Day date night.

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In a second medium bowl, add espresso granules and 1/4 cup of the cream. Whisk until smooth, then add remaining cream and vanilla, and whisk until well blended. Very gently, fold espresso cream mixture into egg yolks. Use a ladle to pour custard mixture into espresso cups, filling them three-fourths of the way to the top.

Place cups in a baking dish or roasting pan and transfer to oven.

Fill a pitcher with warm tap water.

Before closing oven door, pour water into pan (but not into the cups themselves!) until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cups. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the custards jiggle just slightly when you shake the pan.

Remove pan from oven and leave out on counter, allowing the residual heat of the water to finish the cooking process.

When custards have fully solidified, refrigerate for 2 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of sugar evenly over top of each custard. Use a small blowtorch to caramelize the sugar. Alternatively, place cups 1 inch below oven broiler under a watchful eye for approximately 2 minutes, or until sugar caramelizes.

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Planning Events for 2018 As I write this during the first week in January, I want to wish you a Happy New Year! As you will remember, the first week in 2018 was about as cold and far from spring as we can be! But this is a great time of year to make plans and get things done to get the year off to a great start.

Early in this month, Feb. 8-9, your board of commissioners will have our annual “off-site” at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast. This Thursday and Friday we will look at a host of issues for the next year going forward. These two days potentially have a lot of consequences. Let me name just a few of the areas to be discussed. Some of these have been so important we’ve had multiple suggestions to review these issues: Sound side access/kayak storage park (3) Age friendly action items (4) Boat trailer parking Benches on sidewalks/accesses Compliance and enforcement (ordinances) Community gardens/farmers mkt Strategic plan updates (4) Beach commission v. town issues There are many other areas we’ll discuss along with our annual meeting with the BoC and the planning board. The strategic planning group always has a big hand in these meetings because our strategic plan is a living and breathing document with much

citizen input. Development of this plan several years ago is one of the greatest accomplishments for our town.

Our quarterly Dinner with the Mayor is Saturday, Feb. 17 in Ayden. Since about 70 percent of our property owners have their primary residence in another town, every February we try to bring the business part of Pine Knoll Shores to you. We will meet at the Skylight Inn in Ayden that Saturday evening. Please let us know you will be attending so we have enough room for all!

In December, I had the pleasure to be sworn in as your mayor for my fifth 2-year term. Because I had missed the usual swearing in on Dec. 13 for a family emergency, I had to do it sooner than later.

We as a town were honored to have Senior Associate Justice Paul Newby of the NC Supreme Court come to town to swear me in and for him and his family to check on the progress of the home they are building here.

There were six words I spoke of at this ceremony that mean everything to me: “solemnly swear” and “so help me God.” When you say these word with your left hand on the Bible and your right hand in the air, attesting to your devotion, the words in the middle don’t mean as much as this swearing-to-do does. I’m truly honored and humbled to be your mayor. The majority has spoken, and I thank you for your trust and confidence.

The month of February is known for Valentine’s Day, and Valentine’s Day is known for romance and love. I wish you a season of both romance and love as we start watching for spring!

health & wellness Simple Ways to Healthier Heart Heart disease is a formidable foe. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for approximately 800,000 deaths every year. The Government of Canada notes that heart disease is the second leading cause of death in that country, annually accounting for tens of thousands of deaths. (Note: Canada’s population is slightly more than one-tenth the population of the United States.)

While heart disease exacts a devastating toll on the United States and Canada, its reach extends far beyond North America, as the American College of Cardiology notes that cardiovascular disease accounts for 31 percent of all deaths across the globe.

In spite of the prevalence of heart disease, men and women are not helpless against it. In fact, there are many ways for men and women to reduce their risk for heart disease.

1. Maintain a healthy weight. The American Heart Association reports that between 60 and 70 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. Carrying around extra weight takes a toll on the body, increasing a person’s risk for heart disease and stroke. Overweight or obese men and women can work with their physicians to develop a plan for effective, long-term weight loss, a plan that will likely include a combination of diet and routine exercise.

2. Understand and manage blood pressure. The AHA notes that high blood pressure, a common condition affecting roughly one in three Americans, is often referred to as ‘the silent killer’ because it does not necessarily produce symptoms. Blood pressure measures

the force pushing outward on the walls of blood vessels as they carry blood oxygen to the body’s organs, and the force created as the heart rests between beats. Over time, the arterial walls of people with high blood pressure may become stressed and develop weak spots or scarring that makes them vulnerable to the buildup of plaque. Plaque buildup can increase the risk of blood clots and stroke. Blood pressure can rise as a person ages, so managing blood pressure involves routinely checking it and making certain changes, such as eating healthier foods and exercising more often, if it is high.

3. Control cholesterol levels. High levels of low-density lipoprotein, often referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol, can increase a person’s risk for heart disease. The AHA notes that excessive amounts of cholesterol can be deposited into the arteries as plaque. When that happens, it leads to a condition known as atherosclerosis, or a narrowing of the inside of the artery walls. That narrowing leads to an increased risk for heart attack and stroke. Men and women should get their cholesterol levels checked at least once every four to six years beginning at age 20. Men and women who have been diagnosed with high cholesterol should recognize that cholesterol is only found in animal products, so a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in animal products can provide a simple way for men and women to lower their cholesterol. A more thorough and detailed plan to lower cholesterol levels should be discussed with a physician.

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The Salvation Army to Eastern Outdoor Holdings, LLC, 104 Raleigh Ave., $90,000.

Lisa Crawford and John McCarthy to Adam and Kimberly Wilson, 1904 Fort Macon Road #205, $153,000.

Linda Boone to Lisa Carlson, 216 Atlantic Blvd., $175,000.

FMB at the Grove, LLC to Lookout 22, LLC, 118 West Drive, $219,000.

FMB at the Grove, LLC to Sheri Lea Roberson, 106 West Drive, $226,000.

Steven and Mary Silver to Gary and Melinda Bridges, 127 Sound Drive, $300,000.

Wing Creations, LLC to Anthony Wesley, 149 Cummins Creek Road, $275,000.

Bruce and Ellen Brotzman to David and Cynthia Mann, 302 Fairview Drive, $291,500.

Lennar Carolinas, LLC to Timothy and Tracie McLaughlin, 239 Shearwater Lane, $375,000.

Nancy Elberson to Daniel and Christina Coughlin, 211 Lawrence Road, $410,000.

Thomas and Lisa Hazen to Stephen Kicklighter and William Madison, 1007 Ann St., $422,500.

William and Linda Roseberry to Beaufort B, LLC, 1105 Front St., $450,000.

Eli and Rebecca Warren to Sue and Harold McCoy, Jr., 116 Swindell Lane, $492,000.

Edward Murrelle to Karen Bluth, 606 Dancer Court, $500,000.

Richard Budalich to William Hoft, 153 Pond Drive, $600,000.

Thomas and Judy Boone to Robbin and Jennifer Roddewig, 209 Orange St., $560,000.

Richard and Denyse McCurdy to Triangle Enterprises Group, LLC, 505 Atlantic Beach Causeway, $620,000.

Deborah and Andrew Taylor, Jr. to James Hennigan, 259 Creek Road, $650,000.

BEAUFORT

Richard and Jackie Perry to Celeste and James Baisey, Jr., 206 Smith St., $669,500.

Christopher and Shannon Graham to Lester Cannon, Jr., 196 Dead Cow Lane, $60,000.

Williamson College of the Trades to Andrew Alford and Dawn Dingwall, 386 Gillikin Road, $115,000.

Kelly Springle to Debra and George Urban, III, 156 Sunrise Drive, $134,000.

Holly and Jule Wheatly, Jr., Lee Anne Wheatley and John and Natasha Wheatly to George Wheatly, 128 Howland Parkway, $150,000.

Katherine Wallace to Warren and Kitty McCollum, 1114 Lennoxville Road, $179,500.

Donovan and Renee Willis to Mitchell White and Destiny ShawWhite, 416 Tradd St., $193,000.

Thurman Grove and Mary Elaine Traer to Richard and Amy King, 1412 Ann St., $198,000.

James Piner, Bradford Piner and Margaret Risser to Robert Harper and Monica Hunter, 209 Pollock St., $275,000.

Marlene Sensale and Michael Kohout to John and Melanie Duncan, 113 Turner St. and 323 Front St., $885,000.

Vista TM, LLC to Elizabeth and Frank Hood, Jr., 110 Marsh St., $900,000.

CAPE CARTERET

Alynda and Barry Terrell to Larry and Sandra Kearney, 201 Bayshore Drive, $80,000.

Daniel and Kathleen Norton to Paul Turner, Jr., 3014 Live Oak Drive, $180,000.

David and Michele Miller to Christopher and Diana Lyliston, 190 Fox Drive, $183,000.

Terrence and Christine Rasul to Laura Nicholson, 516 Quail Wood Court, $241,000.

Annie Webb to John and Jennifer Rahe, 103 West Court, $325,000.

Jerry and Judith Ferguson to Walter and Judy Hill, 422 Star Hill Drive, $395,000.

Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during December 2017*

CEDAR POINT

Steven Doebler to Streamline Developers, LLC, 140 Christina Maria Way, $54,000.

Brenda and Nolan Skidmore to Kyra Garner, 200 Lighthouse Lane, $140,000.

Wendy and John Barbee, III to Harold and Rebecca Medlin, 110 Holland Farm Road, $219,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Arthur and Bonita Shupe, 146 Christina Maria Way, $253,000.

Betty and Samuel Faulkner, Jr. to The Melody M. Benson Revocable Trust, 139 Fir St., $409,000.

EMERALD ISLE

Lisa and Dan Leonard, Jr. and Leamon Benson, Jr. to Tomas and Sharon Berumen, 10534 Old Coast Guard Road, $114,500.

Lebert Howes to Audrey Currin, 114 Sea Oats Drive, $142,000.

Tim Reist to David and Marlene Rink, 8508 Sound Drive, $171,500.

Elizabeth Betz, Rebecca Betz, Michael Crawford and William Betz to Jonathan and Gail Jonas, 112 Deer Horn Drive, $176,000.

Mark and Kathy Robertson to Suzanne and Frank Rush, Jr., 418 Cape Emerald Loop, $195,000.

William and Kathryn Jones to Christopher and Mary Maher, 2506 Ocean Drive, $255,000.

Joseph and Lucille Buglisi and Margaret and Joseph Buglisi, Jr. to Shane and Terri Ballard, 145 Conch St., $292,000.

Donna Moreland and David Britt to Carey Hawkins, 105 Gregg St., $315,000.

Charles Vaden, Jr. to Louie and Suzanne Dixon, 114 Santa Maria Drive, $315,000.

James and Lindsey Steidle to Kenneth Conklin and Carson Harvell, 8706 Plantation Drive, $325,000.

Joyce Morris, Dorothy Metzner, James Morris and Donna Pittman to Wanda and Charles Forrest, II, 9201 Coast Guard Road #201, $330,000.

Harry and Joy Bailey to Timothy

and Mary Frye, 327 Live Oak St., $336,000.

Eileen Cole to Phillip and Jessica Spence, 102 Coquina Drive, $385,000.

David Neal and Jennifer Weaver to Angelo Edine and Anne Dwulet, 5504 Ocean Drive, $405,000.

Thomas and Betty Jean Stickel to Roger and Jennifer Morgan, 306 Emerald Drive, $450,000.

Jessie and E.J. Brinkley, Jr. to Mathew and Jennifer Taylor, 9320 Ocean Drive, $458,000.

Kathleen Johnson to Joseph Crawford, Jr. and Ricardo Anchundia, 2210 Ocean Drive, $472,500.

Mukesh and Karen Ramchandani to Laura Vincent, 10532 Wyndtree Drive, $485,000.

Paul Shiptenko and Marie Shiptenko to Joshua and Jilleon Inman and Leon and Peggy Formanczyk, 11206 Inlet Drive, $485,000.

Carolyn and George Hall, Jr. to Thomas and Julie Smith, 511 Ocean Drive, $500,000.

Mark and Katherine Robertson to Troy and Danielle Callahan, 416 Cape Emerald Loop, $610,000.

James and Rebecca Allen to Crystal and William Burke, Jr.,118 Sea Dunes Drive, $635,000.

Adam and Mary Catherine Thomas to Perry Family Farm, LLC, 9716 Green Glen, $739,000.

Deborah and Robert Hutchison, VI to Vernon and Patricia Linton, 3011 Ocean Drive, $905,000.

Susan Gallagher and Edward Gallagher to Christopher and Leann Squier, 11201 Inlet Drive, $915,000.

GLOUCESTER

Samuel and Donna Wade to William Young, 105 Red Drum Lane, $135,000.

HARKERS ISLAND

Martin and Anne Bernholz to Timothy and Emily Brereton, 846 Island Road, $855,000.

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Thomas and Christine Jones to Terence and Linda Haugh, 855 Salter Path Road #302, $220,000.

Donald and Amy Anderson to Jeffrey and Lawrence Coats, 1505 Salter Path Road #436, $250,000.

Marion and Alice Penny to Margaret and Carl Olexik, Jr., 1505 Salter Path Road #527, $350,000.

Robert and Cynthia Blackley to Helen Davis, 1505 Salter Path Road #205, $410,000.

MOREHEAD CITY

Local Government Federal Credit Union to Dana Fulcher, 907 20th St., $65,000.

Walter Bell to Katherine and Stephen Chalk, Jr., 802 Yaupon Terrace, $75,000.

Village, $193,000.

Gull Drive, $325,000.

Club Road #102, $132,000.

James and Vicki Snead to Richard Lewis and Sue Carter, 1403 Oglesby Road, $197,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Charles and Deborah Sullivan, 1818 Olde Farm Road, $327,000.

Larry and Phylis Baldwin to Stuart and Sheryl Helm, 148 Harris St., $137,500.

Charles and Sandra Kelly to Dale McAndrews, 120 Bay Club Circle, $207,500.

JC Jackson Builders, LLC to Jason and Julie Webb, 1310 Fathom Way, $390,000.

Manley and Charlene James to Tina Coffelt, 2431 Emeline Place, $140,000.

James and Patricia Mort to Frank and Joanne DeBernardo, 200 Reserve Green Drive, $260,000.

Kenneth and Florita Humphrey to William Eckart, 103 Peggy Court, $425,000.

Janet and Travis Fulcher to McKenzie Fulford, 800 Yaupon Terrace, $142,000.

Ryan Warf and Michelle Warf to Catherine Siebert and Sherry McLin, 3508 White Drive, $262,000.

Aaron and Carole Small to Amy and Andrew Wyborski, 118 Phillips Landing Drive, $465,000.

Jeffrey and Erika Jamieson to Barbara Cifers, 2502 Emeline Place, $162,500.

Eddie and Kelly Rosado to Willard and Cynthia Capps, 1502 Scotts Landing, $262,500.

NEWPORT

Dean and Lisa Reed to Blakley Lyles, 1231 Creek Road, $175,000.

Crystal Wasley, Sharon and Donald Lester and Vickie and William Race to James and Dorothea Neighbours, 135 Woodridge Drive, $277,500.

Robert and Julie Matthews to Frank and Ann Pinette, 3523 Plantation Road, $175,500.

Fabian Carreno and Lisa Musto to Wesley and Page Dobson, 3707 Country Club Road, $177,000.

Anthony and Tracey Boothman to Russell Maloney, 2705 Two Iron St., $280,000.

John Conneely to Sylvia Kettleman, 600 35th St. #102, $110,000.

William and Martha Bell to Winifred and Philip Clarke, III, 300 Mansfield Parkway, $179,000.

Pallas Teer to James and Mary Platt, 200 Bogue Drive, $290,000.

William and Joan Rogers to Anna Craft, 1213 Strange Court, $305,000.

Heritage Investments of the Coast, LLC to Leah Bartlett, 4513 Country

Janene Panamarenko to John and Susan Roberts, 1201 Cedarwood

T.J. David Jr. General Contracting, Inc. to Kathryn Radcliffe, 1805 Ivory

Judith Brewer to Timothy Ross, Jr., 561 Eagle Road, $60,000.

Penny Newberry to Charles and Rhonda Shinn, 357 Chatham St., $105,000.

WSLD Bogue Watch VI, LLC to Kelli and Herbert Weatherford, Jr., 205 Bow Spray Drive, $110,000.

Tina and Ronald Silver, Jr. to James McNamara, Jr., 134 Bayberry Road, $124,000.

Elizabeth and David Sekely, Jr. to Heriberto and Erin ColonLopez, 811 Mann St., $138,000.

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Leonard and Laura Niedosik to Luther Long, 305 Sweetwater Cove, $140,000.

Jeffrey Baines to Darlene Woodard, 110 Treasure Cove, $145,000.

Jackson and Carol Conner to Derrick Barnes and Angel Martinez, 956 Masontown Road, $150,000.

Daniel and Eva McLaughlin to Lawrence and Susan Richards, 169 Avis Drive, $150,000.

Heisler-MacKinnon to Wendy and John Barbee, III, 650 Salter Path Road #205, $146,000.

American Ventures, LLC to Kurt Bland and Meredith Keyes, 208 Oakleaf Drive, $875,000.

Mark and Rosalie Roy to Elizabeth and David Sekely, Jr., 538 Park Meadows Drive, $255,000.

Glenn and Diana Snyder to Roger and Connie James, 651 Salter Path Road #17, $229,000.

Thomas and Shannon Holderby to Edgar and Laura Blackley, 409 Maritime Place, $1,245,000.

Staton Family, LP to Thomas Van Staagen, 143 George Taylor Road, $260,000.

Amy Bath to John and Marcia Di Silvestro, 148 Salter Path Road, $275,000.

SEA LEVEL

Steven and Barbara Brady to Clarence and Cathy Clontz, 207 Morada Bay Drive, $272,000.

John and Lynn Conway and Glenn and Diane Rupert to Richard and Michelle Hughes, 1700 Salter Path Road #102, $280,000.

Carolina Eastern Homes, LLC to Kevin and Tiffany Mabe, 528 Park Meadows Drive, $285,000.

Kathryn Radcliffe to Salvatore and Carol Palumbo, 131 Hawthorne Drive, $324,000.

Murdoch & Associates, Inc. to Jerry and Judith Ferguson, 137 Cumberland St., $345,000.

Catherine Daugherty and Annis Daugherty to Daniel and Leigh Anne Batchelor, 159 Bayshore St., 67,000.

SWANSBORO

Christopher and Christine Cox to Christopher and Rebecca Schiebel, 405 Arabian Lane, $165,000.

Walter McLaughlin to Vu Nghiem, 518 Egret Lake Drive, $385,000.

Tony McNeill Homes, Inc. to Nathaniel and Amanda Russell, 217 Echo Ridge, $215,000.

Lester Ellis, Jr. to Wade and Sharon Harvey, 109 Mallard Court, $375,000.

Harold and Lynn McCoy to Richard D’Alonzo, 545 Salter Path Road #1, $415,000.

Lea and Keith Huston to Christopher and Christine Cox, 303 Duck Haven, $310,000.

Janet Chambliss to Laura Byrd, 390 Pearson Circle, $165,000.

April and Charlie Marshall, Jr. to Eddie and Kelly Rosado, 325 Bay Run, $465,000.

J. Edgar and Peggie Moore to Paul and Christine Simson, 301 Salter Path Road #35, $480,000.

Justin and Christina Ristow to Elizabeth Flippin, 728 Mill Creek Road, $170,000.

William Evans to Donna and Michael Mishoe, Jr., 200 Pelican Drive, $538,000.

Troy and Abby Fairbank to Yaron Itsikzon, 713 Mandolin Lane, $215,000.

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Robert and Heidi Romeiser, Eric and Jennifer Romeiser, David and Ashley Romeiser, Susan and Brian Meehan and Robert Romeiser to Steven and Gail Reinemund, 223 Salter Path Road, $779,000.

Jason and Treva Burke to Jamie Boone, 266 Cottontail Run, $153,000.

Josef and Ramphan Lemmen to Christopher and Dianna Dixon, 338 Foxhall Road, $158,000.

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club news PKS Women’s Club Women’s fashions through the years have reflected society’s values and served as expressions of changing cultural norms.

Think of the “flapper fashions” of the 1920s; the jeans, poodle skirts and bobby socks of the ‘50s rock and roll era; disco clothes of the 70s and the 1980s “dress for success” women’s power suits.

The 1940s was a prime example of clothing mirroring the times with a predominantly utilitarian style reflecting wartime rationing. The iconic image of Rosie the Riveter in coveralls and a polka-dot headscarf heralded the entrance of large numbers of women into the workforce, especially in the defense industry and in wartime factories.

“Can you use an electric mixer?” one government advertisement asked women, “if so, you can learn to operate a drill.” Over 19 million women held jobs during World War II. Over 6 million women of all ages and races worked side by side in the war effort – many on assembly lines building airplanes and warrelated products.

Women’s Club member Pauly Brown provides the club with monthly vignettes on famous women in history. Recently, dressed as Rosie the Riveter, she provided fascinating facts about Rosie, women in the workforce during World War II and the empowerment of women that the war effort provided. Once women accepted the challenges of the workforce, she explained, they continued to make advances towards equal rights. Today, the iconic image of Rosie the Riveter used in commercials, union campaigns and popular music videos, continues to represent strong, capable women contributing their talents and hard work to the workforce, their communities and their families.

What fashion statement will you be making in 2018? To find out about the latest fashion forward trends please join us at the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club’s spring fundraiser fashion show, Summer Dreams, to be held on Feb. 23 at 11:30am at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast with lunch prepared by Chef Scott. The cost to attend is $25. Marian Goetzinger (252-4229000) and Paula Stadiem (252-422-4220) will host the event.

Fashions will be presented from Davis Beachwear, Sandi’s Beachwear, Marsh Surf Shop, Atlantic Beach Surf Shop, Off the Rack and the Country Club of the Crystal Coast golf and tennis wear.

A silent auction is planned with incredible gifts, a photo booth, a 50/50 raffle and a cash bar. A bright summer basket filled with all the items you need to make your Summer Dreams come true, provided by Pine Knoll Shores Realty, will be raffled off. For a delightful afternoon of fun and an opportunity to support the PKS Women’s Club scholarship fund and other local charities, call Marian or Paula at the numbers provided above to get your tickets or to reserve a table for 9.

There will be no regular monthly meeting in February but regular meetings will resume on March 23. Plan to attend the Fashion Show on Feb. 23 and get a head start on being a fashion trendsetter this summer!

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Following his informative talk, member Donna Belanger shared with members several creative ways of reusing Christmas cards. During the month of December club members were as busy as elves getting ready for the Christmas holidays. On Nov. 29 they picked up and delivered 200 Fraser Fir evergreen wreaths that member Martha Edwards and her husband Clark had just driven back from Mistletoe Meadows in western North Carolina. On Dec. 4, 16 members and one guest gathered at the fire station and fashioned over 100 evergreen wreaths and swags to which they attached colorful bows created by Donna Belanger, and then hung them on street signs along Salter Path Road and the intersecting roads and at town hall. These decorations throughout the town made Pine Knoll Shores appear like Christmasland. The club adopted a family from the Hope For Warriors Angel Tree at town hall to provide a happier holiday for one military family.

Our garden club was contacted by Ruth Garner of the Garden Club of North Carolina for assistance in decorating the exterior of the old post office in Beaufort for the upcoming holiday events, including the Candlelight Tour. Kathy O’Grady from the National Historical Society overseeing the project, called members “Her Garden Angels” after hearing that they were happy to help. On Dec. 6, several of our members took swags and bows over to Beaufort to decorate the old post office building.

On Dec. 13 members attended our annual Christmas luncheon at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast. Not only was the club festively decorated, but luncheon committee members created a most artistic arrangement on each of six dining tables.

They even included several simple games to add to the day’s festivities. Nestled in the assorted evergreens in the center of each table were various colored butterflies captured inside clear handmade Christmas ornaments, all surrounding a quaint lantern in the middle of each arrangement topped with a bright red bow. Each diner found one of these beautiful butterfly ball ornaments beside her place.

Although grilled chicken breasts, bacon and cheese on rye, and bacon and cheddar quiches were delicious, the food was outshined by the festive, sparkling dress and holiday bonhomie of the diners. To make the atmosphere even more pleasant, Kathi Tanner played the piano for the enjoyment of the luncheon guests. Members brought food items for Martha’s Mission and contributed to a Christmas fund for our local domestic violence program in Morehead City.

The club meets on the second Wednesday of every month at town hall at 9:30am for refreshments, followed at 10 by the program of the day. Guests and visitors are always welcome to attend. For additional information, email pksgardenclub@gmail. com.

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Fitness Tuesdays in February: Qi Gong, 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for Qi Gong with the Mandala Yoga Center (formerly Second Wind) We are all made of energy so let’s explore what “it” is, where it is, how we can move it and feel way better in the process!

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Fri. Feb. 19: Fellowship Night: Therapeutic Dance. 6:307:30pm. Join us for fellowship and fun. Adults with special needs are invited for an after dinner/evening group held once a month. This month Jessica’s Dance Academy visits for a class on movement, dance and fun.

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FEBRUARY ARIES (March 21-April 20) Aries, you give everyone the benefit of the doubt, and that’s commendable. Such a positive outlook will serve you and your relationships well. It can be difficult to focus with so many things running through your mind. Give it your best shot, especially at work where it counts the most. Hard work is the key to success, and your hard work will be rewarded in time. This may be a week of transition, so be ready to jump if necessary.

You may need to muscle your way through some projects, especially if your energy levels wane. Put your nose to the grindstone and work your way through things.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21) You may do a bunch of sitting around and waiting at work in the days ahead. Stay patient and rest up, as you’ll need energy reserves when things pick up again. Focus on fun experiences that will pop up midmonth, Taurus. They will brighten your mood and make you more inclined to interact with the people you love. Remember, there is strength in numbers if you align yourself with the right team, Taurus. Collaboration is the name of the game. Jockey for your position, but share the work. You are not one for letting obstacles get in your way. In fact, you find a way to go over or under any roadblocks. This makes you an asset to any team.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Gemini, you may need to work on communicating with some coworkers. Mixed messages can lead to delays, so convene a meeting to clear the air. Someone you haven’t seen in a while makes an appearance in your life. You don’t know if you should be excited or just a tad cautious about what to expect. If you are approaching an emotional overload, you will need to schedule time to decompress. Find an activity that relaxes you and delve into that to clear your head. If you have been forgetful about keeping tabs on your finances, you may be in for a surprise.

Make an effort to more closely monitor your financial situation.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Cancer, in attempt to stay calm, you may be suppressing feelings that really should come to the surface. This may only lead to a blowout later on. Transparency is key. There may be someone at work or home cannot get an accurate read on how you are feeling. This may lead to some communication issues.

Be as open as possible to avoid confusion.

You are the eternal optimist. As a result, you may not be able to accurately assess all situations. Ask a friend for advice before making any big decisions. Don’t be quick to write off someone you thought was out of your life. This person may play an integral role in your life this month.

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LEO (July 23-August 23) It may be tempting to put on an overly cheery attitude, even if things are bugging you. Masking your true feelings may lead to miscommunication. Better to keep things honest. You are called on to be a leader midmonth, so make sure you do your homework on pertinent issues. This way you can make decisions with confidence. Even if you have been relatively good at managing money, you may need to tighten the pursestrings for a few weeks. Financial discipline now will pay dividends later. You might need to channel some newfound excitement, Leo. Perhaps there is a special project brewing or a party on the horizon. Keep up the good cheer.

VIRGO (August 24-September 22) Virgo, your ego is strong enough to withstand some criticism this week. Use the feedback to develop an even better version of yourself, which will only benefit you in the long run.

Even when you think you know best, you may want to let others voice their opinions.

You never know the value of another’s perspective until you hear it. Contradictions should not surprise you this month. Focus on fixing as much as you can while you have an opportunity to do so. It’s a big job. Keep in mind that everyone makes mistakes, and those who move forward learn from their past errors. If you stumble, dust yourself off and get back into the game..

LIBRA (September 23-October 23) A current situation has you feeling a bit pessimistic, Libra. But that outlook can be adjusted by looking into the future. Let upcoming plans restore your sunshine.

Surround yourself with your closest friends and family members. These are support pillars you can lean on in tough times and the people to laugh alongside when things are good. You make friends easily, and this month your social circle expands even further. Embrace this opportunity and enjoy beginning a new relationship. Don’t consistently doubt yourself. Be confident that you can make decisions that will ensure your family’s success and happiness for years to come.

SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) Scorpio, this is a good week to discuss an important issue with that special someone.

It’s fine to have differing opinions, just be sure to respect each other’s point of view.

The next few days provide opportunities to relax and have fun. With no pressing matters on the calendar, you can relinquish some responsibilities. Some of your most innovative ideas may be met with lukewarm responses. Do not let this derail your plans.

You just need to be a little more persuasive.

Be alert. Juggling too many items at once may end with one of the balls dropping. Call on your support network to lend a helping

hand when the juggling act gets too difficult.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21 Your energy levels may start off very high at the beginning of the month, but they may quickly fizzle out. Roll up your sleeves and try to trudge through. Sagittarius, getting your point across may seem like your primary goal, but you can let things simmer for a little bit. Others have things that they want to share as well. You are very good at giving others credit, but mid-month people may be singing your praises. It’s fine to be modest about it, but don’t downplay your contributions. Friends may flock to you and your jovial attitude. Beat the winter blues by hosting a party, and it can be a win for all involved.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) Feeling needed this month can quickly recharge your levels of motivation. Helping others is a surefire way to realize personal satisfaction. Romantic notions are popping into your head lately, and they may only be spurred on by the Valentine’s Day magic. A relationship gets to the next level. Capricorn, do not fear if you seem to be falling out of sync with a close friend. There will be ample opportunities to rekindle the relationship.

Right now you may need a breather. Loosen up the reins on something you have been holding onto tightly. This may mean giving a child a little more freedom to explore or involving others in a work assignment.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) Aquarius, you have an opportunity to further your education by doing some traveling.

Don’t let responsibilities at home clip your wings this time around. You can be the voice of reason if family life has gotten a bit chaotic.

You may be called on to sort things out and put a plan in place. A romantic relationship can be taken to a new level when buried desires come to the surface. Give yourself plenty of time to pursue these feelings. By the end of the month, it will be time to put some new ideas in motion. Channel your energy into projects that will showcase your talents and vision for the future.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Pisces, some busy days at work open the month for you, but you are set to make the most of every situation. Your confidence can make a difference. Whether you are attached or not, feelings of love are blooming inside of you. Romance may pervade your daily interactions. Be wary mid-month. Doublecheck everything that you do. Be sure to dot every ‘I’ and cross every ‘T.’ Details matter.

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AA Express Plumbing Service, Inc: 211-6 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-2471155, aaexpressplumbing@embarqmail. com. Professional, licensed plumbing service – winterizing, water heaters, softeners and full plumbing needs. Emergency 24/7 service. Fully insured.

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control: Morehead City, 252726-1781, New Bern, 252-636-2345, 800-7630378 or cleggs.com for an office nearest you.

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

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

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

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

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

Liftavator: 4430 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888634-1717, encelevators.com. Service all brands of elevators & lifts with 5-year product warranty

& 2-year service warranty. Licensed & insured.

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

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

Rid-A-Pest, Inc.: 4320 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-240-2266, serving Eastern North Carolina since 1972. Locally owned by Lee Smith, a NC State University graduate in entomology. Free estimates by phone or on-site at your location.

Voted area’s highest customer satisfaction among pest management companies. Hours: M-F 8am5pm. Weekends by appointment. Visit www. ridapest.com.

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

Southern Glass & Mirror: 1047 W. Corbett Ave. (Hwy 24), Swansboro, 252-354-1223, 910-3251050, 24-hr. emergency service 910-326-5283.

Prompt, professional sales, service & installation of residential & commercial windows & glass doors, screens, mirrors, custom shower doors & enclosures, insulated glass, plexiglass & lexan, in Carteret, Craven & Onslow counties.

Tideline Lawn Care: Taylor Marshall, 230 W. Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2883, 252-725-0755. Company provides seasonal lawn care services, from grass mowing and weed eating to concrete edging and blowing off paved areas on a two-week schedule.

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

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

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

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR

ALB Decorator Fabrics: 110 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, 252-222-0787. The finest in firstquality fabrics for decorating & quilting. Open Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4. Come see our selection.

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

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

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

Beaufort Furniture/Beaufort Home: 520 Hedrick St. and 127 Middle Lane, Beaufort, feature custom designed handmade North Carolina furniture and an array of items for the home. Whether your replacing one special item or redressing an entire room, Beaufort Furniture and Beaufort Home are full of fresh ideas – beaufortfurniture.com and beauforthomestore.com.

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

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

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

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

Charlie Utz gives free in-home consultations in Carteret & Craven Counties on cellular shades, plantation shutters, blinds, woven woods, draperies & more.

Great Windows: 252-728-3373. Quality custom made window treatments including blinds, shades & shutters. For a perfect match, professional decorators come to your home or business.

Products include: Great Windows, Hunter Douglas, Timber and Somfy motorized remote control. Fast one-week service (shutters 15 days).

Call today for a handcrafted, flawless fit, precise installation and 100-year warranty.

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

McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-247-3175, mcqueensinteriors.com. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom of unique contemporary, traditional & coastal furnishings. Complete professional design services to make your home truly one-of-a-kind.

Nowell & Company: 2801-4D, Wilson, 252-2373881. Located in Wilson, about two hours from the Crystal Coast, Nowell & Company is a 15,000 sq. ft. showroom filled with upper end home furnishings and accessories. Both traditional and contemporary and complete interior design service available. Free delivery to the coast.

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

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

OUTDOORS & MARINE

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

Fences Unlimited: 203 Jacob Drive, Morehead City, www.fencesunlimited.net. Custom wood, vinyl and aluminum fencing for all your landscaping and security needs. Free estimates, call 252-2476033.

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NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: 252-247-4003, 866-294-3477, ncaquariums.com. Facility includes 32-ft. waterfall, 50,000 gallon Queen Anne’s Revenge display, mountain trout pool, jellyfish gallery, river otter exhibit, 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit with 3 observation windows. Open daily.

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

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION

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

Advantage Coastal Properties, Ed & Mac Nelson: CrystalCoastHomesOnline.com, office: 252-3549000, cell: 252-646-5551. Full service, low cost residential sales. Located in Emerald Isle, serving Emerald Isle and the coastal mainland. Among the top producers 4 years running! Call today and put our system to work for you!

Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-726-8800, 800849-1888, alwilliamsproperties.com. From sound to sea & beyond. We can serve your coastal real estate needs. Open 6 days/week, by appointment on Sunday.

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

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

Bluewater Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128, 888-258-2128; Cape Carteret 252-393-2111; Atlantic Beach 252-726-3105, 866467-3105; Beaufort 866-803-0073; bluewaternc. com. Vacation, monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County.

Bluewater Vacation Rentals: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, www.bluewaternc.com. Call the owner hotline at 866-848-8080 and let them assist you in achieving your goals of maximizing rental income while protecting your investment with the Bluewater Property Management Plan.

Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS: 509 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 800-317-2866, 252-726-6600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you!

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

CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. With 30+ years we have served the rental and sales needs of Emerald Isle. National name recognition. Vacation, monthly and annual rentals. Knowledgeable and service award

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

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

Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-304-4060, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. Awarded 2005, 2009 and 2011 Top Office Production Award for Carteret County. Our knowledgeable & professional sales staff is happy to discuss any of your concerns & help you make the correct decision when buying or selling real estate on the coast.

Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals: 7501 Emerald Drive, 800-849-3315, 252-354-3315, private owner’s line 800-354-2859, EmeraldIsleRealty. com. With over 50 years in property management, maximizing the rental income on your investment property is our #1 priority. Call for a complimentary, confidential property management analysis.

Future Homes: 1075 Freedom Way, Hwy 24, Hubert (8 miles west of Swansboro), 910-5776400. Licensed general contractor with master craftsmen, modular technology, fast construction, display models.

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

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

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

Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-354-2128, 252241-1382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail.com. Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer. Call me for all of your real estate needs.

Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800-611-7705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true.

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

Realty World First Coast Realty: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, with additional offices in Indian Beach and Beaufort, Realty World First Coast specializes in coastal real estate along the Crystal Coast. The right agent makes all the difference. Find yours by calling 252-247-

0077, 252-728-6455 or 252-247-1000, www. realtyworldfirstcoast.com.

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

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

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

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

SHOPS & SERVICES

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

Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5323, emeraldislebooks.com.

Great selection of books, greeting cards, kites, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family. Hardback books discounted 10%.

Lighthouse Boutique: 105 Front St., Swansboro, 910-326-6482. One-stop store for that special occasion and every day, with sizes ranging from 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 shoe selection.

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

Petal Pushers, Etc.: 7803 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-8787, petalpushersshop.com.

Special for rental property owners, welcome guests with fresh flowers for less than $50 a week.

Floral arrangements for all occasions, weddings and every day, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art. Now offering Chapel Hill Toffee.

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

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advertiser INDEX AA Express Plumbing................................................ 16 Ace Builders ............................................................. 25 Advantage Coastal Properties................................... 33 ALB Decorator Fabrics.............................................. 52 Al Williams Properties ............................................... 17 Artistic Tile & Stone................................................... 12 Atlantic Beach Realty................................................ 35 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters................................. 56 Beaufort Home.......................................................... 49 Bluewater Builders..................................................... 22 Bluewater Insurance.................................................. 22 Bluewater Real Estate, Carolyn Blackmon................ 11 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre............................... 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Malcolm Boartfield............... 52 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Earnhardt................... 3 Bluewater Real Estate Sales.......................Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals......................................... 3 Bowden & Carr.......................................................... 16 Braswell Carpet Cleaning.......................................... 61 Budget Blinds............................................................ 52 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS................................. 43 Carteret Health Care................................................... 7 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc........................... 2 Chalk & Gibbs Insurance & Real Estate.................... 43 Churchwell’s Jewelers............................................... 11 Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc........................... 63 Coastal Awnings.......................................................... 9 Coastal Home Services............................................... 4 COD Home Services................................................. 57 Consumer Mobility Solutions..................................... 10 Crystal Coast Civic Center........................................ 31

Dorothy Kirtley Real Estate....................................... 59 East Carolina Services.............................................. 59 Emerald Isle Books.................................................... 12 Emerald Isle Homeowner Services........................... 30 Emerald Isle Insurance.............................................. 27 Emerald Isle Realty Sales......................................... 71 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals....................... 36 Fences Unlimited....................................................... 12 Future Homes............................................................ 69 Great Windows.......................................................... 61 Guthrie Interiors......................................................... 15 Harber Marine Construction...................................... 41 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall.............................. 50 Island Essentials........................................................ 54 Jackie’s American Grill.............................................. 47 JR Dunn Jewelers..................................................... 47 Katrina Marshall......................................................... 63 Landmark Homes...................................................... 63 Landmark Sothebys International.............................. 11 Liftavator.................................................................... 18 Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail........................ 43 McQueen’s Interiors.................................................. 65 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ........................... 40 Nowell & Company.................................................... 51 Petal Pushers............................................................ 12 Pipeline Plumbing...................................................... 54 Pruitt Health............................................................... 13 Realty World First Coast.......................................... 5, 9 Rid-A-Pest................................................................. 58 Rocky Mountain Awnings.......................................... 61 Royal Coat................................................................. 17

Southeastern Elevator......................................... 37, 70 Southern Glass & Mirror............................................ 54 Spinnaker’s Reach............................................. 41, 49 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt................................. 64 Sun-Surf Realty Sales............................................... 19 Tab Premium Builders............................................... 14 Tideline Lawn Care.................................................... 59 Top if Off Boutique..................................................... 48 Town of Emerald Isle................................................. 24 William’s Floor Coverings.......................................... 34 William’s Hardware.................................................... 59 Windows & More....................................................... 44 Window, Wall & Interior Décor................................... 23 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care............... 25

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