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Coasting ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Book Bag ............................................................................................................................................. 12 Coastal Currents .................................................................................................................................. 20 Cherry Point Air Show Takes to the Sky ................................................................................................ 32 At the Aquarium ................................................................................................................................... 36 Maritime Museum Holds First Whale Symposium ................................................................................. 40 Wine Flows at Annual Festival .............................................................................................................. 44 Make Any Night Sandwich Night .......................................................................................................... 48 Garden Gate ........................................................................................................................................ 49 Spring has Sprung ............................................................................................................................... 54 Choosing a Complementary Provider ................................................................................................... 60 Health & Wellness Acupuncture Q&A .................................................................................................... 60

County Perspective .............................................................................................................................. 14 Chamber Connection ........................................................................................................................... 16 Tide Tables .......................................................................................................................................... 17 Bulletin Board ...................................................................................................................................... 30 Rental Signs ........................................................................................................................................ 50 Tourism Barometer .............................................................................................................................. 46 Property Watch .................................................................................................................................... 52 Horoscopes.......................................................................................................................................... 62 Best Buys ............................................................................................................................................ 63 Advertiser Index ................................................................................................................................... 65

Townships ATLANTIC BEACH Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 42 EMERALD ISLE Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 22 Emerald Tidings ................................................................................................................................... 24 Staying Busy........................................................................................................................................ 30 PINE KNOLL SHORES Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 56 Pine Knoll Shores Club News ............................................................................................................... 57 Thanks to our Contributors: Eddie Barber, Trace Cooper, Ken Jones, Sarah Cutillo, Pam Minnick, NC Coastal Federation, Stewart Pickett, Julie Powers, Michelle Powers, Rudi Rudolph, Frank Rush, Mike Wagoner, Julia Batten Wax & Clare Winslow.

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Going Publick in Beaufort To kick off the spring season, the Beaufort Historical Association brings patrons back in time for Publick Day, an old-fashioned marketplace set up on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site. Visit the market from 9am-4pm on Saturday, April 16.

As in years past, the grounds of the site will recreate Publick Times when colonial merchants set up shop outside during court session. Vendors will sell antiques, vintage finds, collectibles, arts and crafts, wood crafts, furniture, hand-made jewelry, baskets, pottery and much more.

Fashioned after Williamsburg of the 1700s when the general court was in session, Publick Day gave visitors from far and wide an opportunity to come to town to see and be seen, conduct court business, shop, gossip, dine and dance.

Balsam Range Visits Morehead THE MOREHEAD CITY Rotary Club brings award-winning bluegrass band Balsam Range to the Crystal Coast for a scholarship fundraiser concert at 8pm on Friday, April 8 at the Carteret Community Theatre. Advance tickets are $30 at carteretcommunitytheatre.com; $35 at the door. for advance reserved seating and $35 at the door.

International Bluegrass Music Awards Vocal Group of the Year for 2014 and 2015, Balsam Range boasts outstanding acoustic musicians and singers who hail from Haywood County in western North Carolina. The band was named for the majestic range of mountains that surrounds part of their home county where the Smokies meet the Blue Ridge; the Balsam Range.

Elements of jazz, country, gospel, swing and old-time music are all infused into the fresh sound of this unique southern bluegrass band. Its five distinct personalities create one remarkable musical experience. To get a feel for their performances visit them at balsamrange.com/videos/.

For more information about the concert, contact Dean McDonald at 252-342-2784.

Vietnam Veterans Honored The Swansboro-based Otway Burns Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, in partnership with the Dept. of Defense, is planning the third of six Vietnam War commemorative events to honor and thank Vietnam War veterans living in Hubert, Swansboro, Carteret County and Havelock. Scheduled from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, April 30, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City, the Welcome Home Celebration is free for local Vietnam War veterans and their spouses, but reservations are required.

The celebration includes a brief opening program at 10am, then America’s heroes will be treated to the magic of local acoustic county rock duo Wild Honey and the “Father of Beach Music,” Jackie Gore and his band the Mighty AllStars. Otway Burns member Dolly Witt will be spinning tunes between sets. At 11:30am, lunch of Fat Fellas’ barbecue and chicken will be served.

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This event is held rain or shine. All proceeds from Publick Day go towards to on-going restoration efforts and educational programs of the BHA. For more information, call 252-728-5225 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

EI Marathon Planned for April 9 The 2016 Emerald Isle Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K race is planned for Saturday, April 9, beginning and ending at the Western Ocean Regional Beach Access. The event includes the full 26.2-mile marathon course; a 13.1-mile half-marathon run; as well as a 5K. The marathon and halfmarathon are both limited to 1,000 participants and the 5K is limited to the first 500 who sign up.

The start time for the marathon is 6:15am, the halfmarathon begins at 8:15am; and the 5K is slated to begin at 8:30am. Courses will wind through various neighborhoods in the scenic western end of Carteret County before looping back to the beach access.

The cost is enter is $95 for the marathon; $65 for the halfmarathon; and $35 for the 5K. Those interested can register by following the link at www.emeraldislerun.com.

Starting Spring on the Right Foot The Lookout Spring Road Race, sponsored by the Lookout Rotary Club, is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, beginning at the Sports Center, Morehead City. The course for the race is fast and flat, with an event for every age and skill level. There are 10K and 5K races, along with a 1-mile fun run, each with numerous age divisions.

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On My Own

By Diane Rehm ANY PERSON WHO listens to NPR knows Diane Rehm as she has hosted her morning discussion show since 1979. She lives in Washington, DC where she is in the midst of and friends with many significant movers and shakers of American life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On My Ownâ&#x20AC;? is a moving account of the illness and death of her husband John who suffered from Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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county perspective Carteret County Is Officially A ‘Coast Guard Community’ COAST GUARD REAR Admiral Stephen P. Metruck, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, came to Morehead City Feb. 25 to officially declare Carteret County a “Coast Guard Community.” About 180 people attended the ceremony at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City.

No one was more appreciative than retired Coast Guard Chief Ira Lewis, 97, of Harkers Island. His uniform still fits.

Chief Lewis served 21 years in the Coast Guard, originally as a surfman.

He enlisted in 1938 and retired in 1959.

His Coast Guard history is posted on the Coast Guard website and it was suggested at the ceremony that it be “required reading” for all.

“Carteret County has a special affinity for the Coast Guard, and the US LifeSaving Service before that,” said Bucky Oliver, chair of the board of directors of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce. “Our county’s heritage and culture has been intertwined with that of the Coast Guard, ever since those first life-saving stations were opened at Cape Lookout and on Core Banks in the 1880s.”

Only one other location in the country – Camden County in southeast Georgia – is a “Coast Guard Community.” (There are 16 cities in the United States that have been designated as a “Coast Guard City,” including Wilmington and Elizabeth City in North Carolina.)

Carteret County Russell Overman stated that it made sense for the county government to submit the application, because the Coast Guard has a presence at both Fort Macon near Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle, and the “entire county appreciates having Coast Guard families as our neighbors.”

Supporting resolutions and letters of endorsement were passed by the Carteret County Board of Commissioners, the Chamber Board and the town governing boards of Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, Emerald Isle, Indian Beach, Morehead City, Newport and Pine Knoll Shores.

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resident of Atlantic Beach.

The chamber of commerce took on the chore to compile the materials, and the application required approval by the US Congress and the Coast Guard Commandant.

Coast Guard Chaplain Lt. Commander John M. Mabus of Elizabeth City set the tone in delivering his invocation during the ceremony. Here are excerpts of his remarks: “Thank you for this beautiful day and this beautiful location to celebrate and honor the rich Coast Guard heritage here in Carteret County. This history is full of Coast Guard innovation, commitment to excellence and devotion to save lives and protect our homeland.

“As we take time today to officially designate Carteret County as a Coast Guard Community, we are thankful for the wonderful hospitality that this community has shown to the Coast Guard for decades of service. “…Carteret County has been a community devoted to rescuing those in need as they have provided a welcoming place for the Coast Guard and its mission, which is so close to your heart and character.

“We give you praise for the tapestry of connections between the Coast Guard and the residents, institutions and businesses of the Crystal Coast.

“Thank you for the ongoing and growing support of local officials to seek better and more effective ways to encourage and support the Coast Guard mission and families.

“We are grateful for the ways that the Coast Guard is able to partner with the local schools, churches, service organizations and support agencies.

“We pray for your blessing to continue to be on Carteret County and the Coast Guard and its employees and families here in the Crystal Coast as they serve each day with honor, respect and devotion to duty.”

Mike Wagoner, President Carteret County Chamber of Commerce

Rear Admiral Stephen Metruck, Commander of the Fifth Coast Guard District, right, presented the Coast Guard Community declaration to Carteret County and North Carolina Court of Appeals. Judge Doug McCullough, a resident of Atlantic Beach, offered congratulatory remarks.

Retired Coast Guard Chief Ira Lewis of Harkers Island celebrates the day with Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Jessica Van Horn.

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That act of “falling in love” is the simple secret to success according to Dewitt Jones, a great American photographer and modern-day philosopher.

Hopefully, one of the takeaways for the Leadership Carteret Class of 2016 is that they are now equipped to see the “Ordinary as Extraordinary.”

Jones’ video is required viewing for each Leadership class. He is a professional photographer whose work has appeared in National Geographic magazine. He is also a motivational speaker and author with impeccable credentials.

“We all have creative potential within us,” Jones says. “It is the ability to see the ordinary as the extraordinary. We’ve all had those moments … and have felt its true uniqueness.

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Jones says he may submit 14,000 photographic images to illustrate an article for National Geographic; 30 may make the final cut to be considered by editors.

“I am not thinking about being afraid to make mistakes. It’s not win-lose, it’s win-learn.”

His advice is to “train your technique and put yourself in the place of most potential. There are only so many windows of opportunity – those decisive moments when you have to be ready to take advantage.”

Caring for the people he photographs is one of Jones’ hallmarks. “Show them compassion, and they will open like flowers. It’s the light from the inside that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.”

The 35-member Leadership Carteret class graduated March 18, with ceremonies held at The Country Club of the Crystal Coast in Pine Knoll Shores.

Their faces formed a magnificent floral bouquet.

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1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Spring Walking Club. 9am. Join friends and neighbors at the Emerald Isle Community Center to walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. Different 2-3 mile routes used each week. Open to all ages. Details: 252-354-6350.

Fri. 1: Kids Night In, Parent’s Night Out. 6-8pm.

Calling all K-6th graders – get into the Halloween spirit with Swansboro Parks and Recreation with an evening of fun and creative crafts, games and activities.

Details: 910-326-2600 or swansboro. recdesk.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.

4, 11, 18: Story Time & Pre-K Play. 9-10am.

Parents and tots 5 and under enjoy open play in the Blue Heron Park gymnasium, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

Tue. 5: Behind the Scenes – Costume Shop.

2pm. Visit the Tryon Palace Costume Shop for a discussion on historical clothing, research and sewing techniques used in the past. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for students.

Included with regular admission. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

7, 21: Carteret Caregivers Support. 2pm. This new support group will meet twice a month for discussion and sharing at the Hospice House, 100 Big Rock Weigh, Newport. All caregivers are welcome. Details: James Webb, 252-5718097.

Thur. 7: Robert O’Connell Lecture. 10:30am. The Carteret Arts Forum brings military historian and author of “Fierce Patriort: The Tangled Lives of Williams Tecumseh Sherman” to the Elks Lodge, Morehead City. Tickets are $20; lunch following the program is $12. Details: www.carteretartsforum.com.

8-9: New Bern Historic Home & Garden Tour.

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Tickets are $18 in advance; $22 on day of event. Details: 252-633-6448.

Heritage Plant Sale. This sale at Tryon Palace allows guests to shop for perennials, herbs, annuals, trees and shrubs. Each item for sale is grown locally or in the palace greenhouse. Hours for the sale are 9am5pm on Friday and Saturday. Details: www. tryonpalace.org.

Fri. 8: 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. Details: 252-354-6350.

Balsam Range Performs. 8pm. The Morehead City Rotary Club brings this award-winning bluegrass band to the Carteret Community Theatre, 1311 Arendell St., Morehead City. Tickets are $30. Details: 252-342-2784.

Sat. 9: Enso Quartet in Concert. 8pm. This Grammy-nominated foursome entertains fans at This History Place, Morehead City, thanks to the American Music Festival. Tickets are $30. Details: www. americanmusicfestival.org.

Build a Boat in a Day. 9am-4:30pm. Adult and child teams use the stitch-and-glue technique to assemble a prepared kit for a small flat-bottomed plywood boat suitable for rowing or paddling. Teams are limited to four people with at least one adult. Minimum age is 8. Cost is $600. Details: 252-7287317 or www.ncmaritimemuseum.com.

NC Whales & Whaling Symposium. 10am3pm. This day-long event at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, includes presentations throughout the day on whales and historic hunting practices. No registration required. Free. Details: 252-7287317 or www.ncmaritimemuseum.com.

Emerald Isle Marathon, Half-Marathon & 5K. 6:30am. This new annual event consists of three races of varying lengths in hopes of offering something for just about everybody.

Funds raised will be shared between the town’s bicycle path program and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cost to enter the 5K is $35; Half Marathon, $65; and Marathon, $95. Registration is available at www. emeraldislerun.com. Entry is limited to the first 1,000 competitors.

East Carolina Pottery Festival. 9am-5pm.

Held at the NC History Center in downtown New Bern, this event features more than 50 local potters exhibiting and setting their wares. Demonstrations on site. Free. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

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Riverview 5K. 8am. The route takes runners on a scenic route along the White Oak River and through historical downtown Swansboro. Registration is $30. Costumes are welcome. Details: 910-326-2600 or Swansboro.recdesk.com.

Touch a Truck. 10am-2pm The Swansboro Parks and Recreation Dept. tugs at the imagination of youngsters during this hands-on event. Explore, climb, touch and learn about trucks and what they do in the community, from a fire engine to a Bobcat.

Details: 910-326-2600 or Swansboro. recdesk.com.

Sun. 10: Harpeth Rising Performs. 2pm. This trio creates a dynamic fusion of folk, bluegrass, rock and classical music to bring their own personal sound to Swansboro Town Hall.

Sponsored by the Seaside Arts Council.

Tickets are $15 and are available at the door. Details: www.seasideartscouncil.com.

Tue. 12: Pins & Needles – Open Sew. 5-8pm.

Join the Swansboro Recreation Center on the second Tuesday of the month for uninterrupted time to complete those unfinished projects. Classroom is open to anyone who sews, quilts, crochets or does needlework. Details: 910-326-2600 or Swansboro.recdesk.com.

Wed. 13: Merry Time for Tots – Whale of a Time.

10-11am. Children and their caregivers will enjoy singing whale songs, reading a book about whales and a whale craft. Ages 2-5.

Free. Pre-registration required. Details: 252728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseum.com.

Thur. 14: Shackleford Banks – A Beach for Whalers. 9am-12:30pm. Experience the Outer Banks heritage and wildlife during a guided hike on Cape Lookout National Seashore with the NC Maritime Museum.

Cost is $30. No suitable for children under 12. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseum.com.

16-17: 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. Course fee is $135. Must be 16 to participate. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums. com.

Sat. 16: Natasha Borzilova Performs. 7:30pm.

Russian born singer and classically trained guitarist visits Clawson’s 1905 thanks to the Down East Folk Arts Society.

General admission is $15; members, $12; and students, $8. Doors open at 6:30pm. Details: 252-646-4657 or www. downeastfolkarts.org.

Publick Day. 9am-4pm. An old-fashion flea market takes over the Beaufort Historic Site, just as it did in days gone by. Vendors offer arts and crafts, antiques, collectibles, plants, books, food and more. Details: 252728-5225.

Cannon Firing. The cannons at Fort Macon State Park will be fired during demonstrations at 10:30 and 11:30am and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm. Details: 252-7263775.

19 & 26: Behind the Scenes – Spring in the Gardens. 2pm. Meet at the Waystation at Tryon Palace to see what is blooming in the site’s 16 acres. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for students. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

22-24, 29-30: “My Fair Lady.” Carteret Community Theatre brings this classic musical to the Morehead City stage. Shows begin at 8pm Friday and Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Tickets are $20, $10 for students, and can be purchased at www. carteretcommunitytheatre.com, by calling 252-497-8919 or at the door.

22-24: NC State Park Centennial. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the state park system at Fort Macon State Park with a Civil War reenactment, living history demonstrations, a night cannon barrage and more. Tasks will be performed throughout the day by the 1st NC Volunteers at Fort Macon State Park. Flag talks, uniform talks, women’s

dress talks and musket firing drills are a few of the programs being performed. Details: www.ncparks.gov/visit/parks/foma.

full of wine and food pairings, workshops, dinners and more. Details: 252-515-0708 or beaufortwineandfood.org.

Sat. 23: Lookout Spring Road Race. 8am.

Sponsored by the Lookout Rotary Club, this annual family-friendly event begins and ends at the Sports Center, Morehead City and includes a 1-mile, 5K and 10K runs with awards in a variety of categories. On-site registration begins at 7am. Details: www. lookoutrotaryroadrace.com.

Mosquito Run. 8am. This 5K run is organized by the Friends of Fort Macon.

Registration is $15 for 17 and under and $35 for adults. Details: 252-726-3775.

29-30: Bluegrass Festival. The White Oak Shores Camping & RV Resort in Stella host this annual event featuring more than 20 live performances. Food and beverages available. Details: whiteoakshores.com.

Reelin’ for Research. This charity fishing tournament in Morehead City benefits UNC Children’s Hospital’s research division.

Details: reelinforresearch.org or info@ reelinforresearch.org.

Sun. 24: Birding on the White Oak River. 10amNoon. Join local birding expert Joanne Powell and the N.C. Coastal Federation for a birding cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro. Cost is $20 per person. Details: 252-393-8185 or www.nccoast.org.

Thur. 28: Photography Club. 6pm. Free and open to all ages, this photography program at the Carteret County Public Library, Beaufort, will address the basic rules of composition, lighting and neat tricks for photographers of all levels. Free. Details: 252-728-2050.

27-May 1: 12th Annual Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend. Wonderful wine and tempting meals are the focal point of this weekend

29-May 1: MCAS Cherry Point Air Show. The public is invited to visit Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point for its biannual air show. Demonstrations, static displays, entertainment and fireworks can be expected. Blankets, lawn chairs and other comfort items are suggested. Details: www. cherrypointairshow.com.

Fri. 29: International Film Series. Held at Joslyn Hall on the campus of Carteret Community College, this annual event offers two viewing times and two options for participation.

At 6pm, the movie is aired for the first time. Pastries provided by Alex & Brett.

Suggested donation is $5. At 8pm, guests can enjoy dinner and a movie, with dinner provided by Seaside Sensations Catering.

Tickets are $40 per person. This month’s film is “Closed Curtain” from Iran. Reservations required. Details: 252-222-6056.

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mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s notes Events Usher in Spring APRIL IS A wonderful month in Emerald Isle; even the April showers will bring the beauty of May flowers. There are many exciting events scheduled during April in Emerald Isle and the Crystal Coast.

Our marathon, half-marathon and 5K will be held on Saturday, April 9. We are anticipating another great event. Thanks to all those who have worked so hard in making this event possible.

I am planning on walking the 5K. I am excited about walking because this will be my first time being a participant in this event.

The 2016 race proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Emerald Isle bicycle path.

This great event would not be possible without the tremendous assistance of many volunteers on race day. I would personally like to thank each and every volunteer and the Race Director Candace Dooley. Members of the race committee are: Patrick Dooley, Dorla Pake, Bryson McLean, Noelle Ricks, Annita Best, Amy Reardon, Emily Sylvester, Suzanne Rush, Frank Rush, Emily Egerton and Stephanie Whitehead.

I would like to invite everyone to attend the next pancake breakfast at Emerald Isle EMS. The breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 23 from 7-11am. What a great way to support an outstanding organization and have a fantastic breakfast. The pancakes and sausage are great. The cost is just $5 per plate.

Please join me for breakfast on April 23.

April is also the time to sign up for summer day camp.

Registration, for children ages 6-12, is Monday, April 25 through

Monday, May 2 from 8am-noon. Camp runs daily, no camping out required. For 2016, a lottery system will be in place for registration.

Mayor Eddie Barber Registration forms must be turned in by noon on May 2. Only one registration form required per family. Staff from Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation will conduct the lottery on Tuesday, May 3 and parents will be contacted accordingly. Registration forms are available at www. emeraldisle-nc.org.

A Vietnam War Commemorative Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 10am- 4pm at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. The Otway Burns Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, in cooperation with the Dept. of Defense Vietnam War Commemoration, invites all area Vietnam War Veterans to a celebration to HONOR and THANK them for their service. The celebration is free. Lunch will be served and there will be entertainment by Wild Honey and Jackie Gore & the Martin Davis Band. To RSVP, contact Missy de Tenley 252 504-1336 or ddetenley@ec.rr.com.

In closing, I would like to thank everyone who had a part in making our 25th St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Festival a success. What started out as a dream 25 years ago has turned out to be a premier event for the Crystal Coast. Special thanks to all of our volunteers and corporate sponsors. A very special big THANK YOU to Alesia Sanderson who has worked so tirelessly and so faithfully over the past years. Thanks Alesia for all your hard work.

I hope everyone enjoys April. I am looking forward to seeing you around the beach!

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Town Awarded Significant Grant for Playground THE TOWN WAS recently awarded a $225,000 grant from Trillium Health Resources for the construction of an all-inclusive playground at the new Sen. Jean Preston Memorial Park, to be located adjacent to the Emerald Isle Public Boating Access Facility. The new park will include playground components designed to serve children of all abilities, including those with special needs and/or served by wheelchairs. The town is grateful for these grant funds, and looks forward to providing a first-class play experience in a beautiful soundfront setting.

The new Sen. Jean Preston Memorial Playground will also include a new wooden walkway connecting to the existing soundfront pier and nearby restrooms, a new parking area and attractive landscaping. Construction is expected to occur in March, April and May, with a planned opening date of May 25 – the late Sen. Preston’s 81st birthday.

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New Beach Vehicle Ramp Gates Installed As part of our efforts to continually improve the aesthetic appearance of the town, new beach vehicle ramp gates were recently installed at the Ocean Drive “Dog-Leg” ramp, Black Skimmer Drive ramp and The Point ramp. The new gates are a more durable and attractive painted steel and replace older wire/ sign gates. Similar gates are in place at the Eastern Ocean Regional Access, and the town hopes to gradually include the new gates at all town park facilities.

Three Beach Access Walkways Currently Being Replaced The town maintains more than 60 public beach access walkways, and strives to replace at least three each year. Each walkway is inspected throughout the year, and annual ratings are assigned each winter.

The board of commissioners recently approved contracts for the replacement of existing walkways at 18th Street, Bryan Street and Nina Street, as these three are in greatest need of replacement. We hope to have the new walkways complete by April, in time for the warmer weather!

FY 16-17 Budget Process Underway The board of commissioners recently held its annual budget planning workshop for FY 16-17 and discussed its budget priorities for FY 16-17 and beyond. Town staff will be working hard to develop a Recommended Budget that incorporates the board’s priorities, which include maintaining the town’s current General Fund tax rate of 15.5 cents (14 cents for general operations and 1.5 cents for beach nourishment activities), which remains the second lowest tax rate among the 21 oceanfront municipalities in North Carolina. The town manager’s Recommended Budget will be presented to the board on May 10, and the board is expected to adopt a new FY 16-17 budget at its June 14 meeting.

NCDOT Presents Additional Info on Roundabouts NCDOT officials attended the February town meeting and presented additional information about traffic roundabouts to the board and the public. The town continues to research the potential benefits and concerns about roundabouts, which are being considered as a replacement for traffic signals at the Coast Guard Road, Emerald Plantation, Mangrove Drive, and Bogue Inlet Drive intersections along Hwy 58 in the future. NCDOT will complete additional work and will further refine any planned improvements (which may alternatively include turn lane and/or traffic signal improvements) in the coming months. To its credit, NCDOT has indicated its desire to work in partnership with the town on any future traffic improvements, and noted that it will only pursue improvements supported by the town.

To view the NCDOT presentation, please visit: www.emeraldisle-nc.org/%E2%80%9Cpresentation%E2%80%93-roundabouts%E2%80%9D-by--jim-dunlop-ncdot-congestion-management-engineer.

Dedicated Website for 2016 Comprehensive Plan The steering committee for the 2016 Comprehensive Plan/Land Use Plan Update held its first meeting in February, and will be working hard over the next year to provide and secure meaningful public input into the new plan for Emerald Isle’s future. A special website for the planning effort has been created, and can be viewed at www.emeraldisle-nc.org/ or directly at www.planei.org. The special website will include all information associated with the new plan, including meeting dates, meeting minutes, draft policies and maps and more. The town will be conducting an online survey in the coming months, and we urge everyone who cares about the future of Emerald Isle to participate. More details will be provided in future editions of Emerald Tidings.

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New Flood Maps Delayed As noted previously, new flood insurance rate maps have been developed for Emerald Isle, and will be used in the future to determine flood insurance premiums and regulatory requirements.

Overall, the new maps appear to be very favorable for Emerald Isle, however, some properties may be negatively impacted. The town was recently informed by the State that the release of the new maps has been delayed until June 30, 2016. The Town will provide additional information about the new maps at that time.

Save the Dunes Initiative 2016 – Volunteers Needed The Save the Dunes Initiative begins its second season, continuing its efforts to enhance our dune structure and raise awareness of the importance of our dunes. Save the Dunes is now seeking additional volunteers to assist with dune planting efforts in April and May. The work is not hard, the people are friendly and the rewards are great!

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with target dates of April 13-14. If you are interested in helping with this project, please contact Paul Schwartz (pschwartz@ec.rr.com) or Carl Klee (carlrklee@gmail.com).

Homeowner’s associations and individual homeowners that are interested in rebuilding their dunes should contact Carla Stevens (carlastvns@gmail.com; 252-764-2160) or Kevin Geraghty (kevin.e.geraghty@gmail.com; 919-697-7636). The HOA or the individual homeowner will act as project coordinator for their project, will be responsible for the purchase of the plants needed and will receive guidelines and labor from the Save the Dunes team.

Plans Approved for Additional Renovation Expansion at The Islander Suites The Islander Suites recently received Town approval for the renovation of the north building (registration and meeting space) and construction of a new second story with 20 additional rooms.

The renovation/expansion will make the north building’s exterior consistent with the south building, and will enhance the attractive appearance of this oceanfront hotel. Work will occur throughout 2016, but The Islander Suites will remain open, with minimal construction impacts expected for guests.

The town is pleased to see The Islander Suites renovation/ expansion move forward, and continues to work with property owners in the entire Islander Drive area to promote quality redevelopment in the future.

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Emerald Isle Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K Races - Saturday, April 9 The 3rd annual Emerald Isle Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K Races will be held on Saturday, April 9 at the Western Ocean Regional Access. The full marathon begins at 6:15am, followed by the half-marathon at 8:15am and the 5K race begins at 8:30am.

The 2015 races attracted nearly 1,600 runners and raised $50,000 for heart charities and the Emerald Isle bike path, and we hope to surpass those totals in 2016!

The 2016 races will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Emerald Isle bike path. Start your training now, and sign up at www.emeraldislerun.com.

Purchase Your Own Emerald Isle Logo Nice Matters T-Shirt!

The town has received a very positive response to the new Emerald Isle logo and the new “Nice Matters” tag line. If you’d like to purchase a T-shirt with the new logo and tag line, please visit the Town Administration Building at 7509 Emerald Drive. T-shirts are $15 each, and are available now for purchase. Show your EI pride!

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Race registration begins at 7am on Saturday; the 1-mile run begins at 8; 1-mile fitness walk and toddler push begins at 8:05; and the 10K, 5K run and 5K fitness walk begin at 8:30.

All events feature electronic chip timing and take place on accurate courses; finish line timing and registration provided

by Run the East, LLC. The cost is $25 per person and $50 per family before April 17; $30 per person and $60 per family after. Race proceeds are donated to Rotary-supported charitable groups with an emphasis on local programs. Pick up entry form at the Sports Center, 701 N. 35th St., Morehead City or enter online at runtheeast.com. For more information, visit www. lookoutrotaryrace.com.

Sea turtle season along the North Carolina coast is approaching with the first arrivals of mother turtles expected in mid to late May. The Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Protection Program is holding its annual pre-season general information meeting at 9:30am on Saturday, April 16 at the Emerald Isle Recreation Center. The meeting is intended to provide updates for veteran program volunteers and to help newcomers find their most useful positions on the beach walking teams.

Emerald Isle has an active and dedicated group of volunteers, but the group is always in need of folks willing to walk a section of beach at dawn in search of tracks and nests and then later in the season monitor nighttime hatching events at each site.

Usually the first nests in Emerald Isle are laid between May 15 and June 1, but the volunteers start walking on May 1 so as not to miss any early nests.

Anyone seeing a sea turtle is asked to phone the Emerald Isle non-emergency police line, 252-354-2021. For more information, contact Pam Minnick at paminn@aol.com or ezucker@ec.rr.com.

Reelin’ for Research Returns The Reelin’ for Research Offshore Fishing Tournament, which benefits the NC Children’s Promise, a component of the NC Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill, will see committed anglers dropping their lines in the water on Saturday, April 30.

Fishing begins at 8am with the official weigh-in at Morehead City waterfront from 4-6pm. Awards and bragging rights immediately follow at Jack’s Waterfront Bar. All teams are responsible for a minimum of $1,000 per boat in fundraising efforts; the winning team will be determined by aggregate weight of the three largest meat fish from the following: wahoo, dolphin, & tuna. Jack’s also hosts the traditional captain’s meeting on Friday evening as a precursor to the weekend’s festivities.

For more event details, visit reelinforresearch.org.

Relive the Civil War People often remember their history classes as boring and dry. However Fort Macon State Park will change some of that Saturday and Sunday, April 23-24 with a Civil War Reenactment.

The First NC Volunteers/11th NC Regiment and other reenacting groups will portray troops from the Civil War era.

The public program is ongoing from 10am-4pm each day and offers visitors a glimpse back in time to the American Civil War. Uniformed military and civilian living historians will demonstrate life in the fort.

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There are several opportunities for visitors of all ages to join in with the reenactors during the day in the form of interactive activities including drilling on the parade ground and a narrated Women’s fashion show. A small skirmish is scheduled for 1:30pm to show how the fort’s defenses were designed to withstand a land based attack. Displays of uniforms and flags from the civil war will also be available 28 ISLAND REVIEW

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Enjoy Bluegrass by the River The biannual White Oak Shores Bluegrass Festival provides a great opportunity to see 20 bluegrass concerts in two days. Located in Stella, the White Oak Shores Camping and RV Resort plays host to the festival scheduled for noon to 11pm on Friday and Saturday April 29-30.

Al Batten hosts both days of the festival. He has toured with the NC Symphony and is a member of Al Batten and the Bluegrass Reunion, which is scheduled to perform. Also on tap are Ted Jones & the Tarheel Boys, Three Rivers Band, Highway 58, Sweet Potato Pie, Kelly & the Cowboys, Boys from Carolina and others.

Tickets for the event are $20 per person, per day or $35 for both days. Camping packages are also available, however, camping is not required. Food and beverages are available during the event. Feel free to bring a string instrument and play in the after show. For more information, visit www. whiteoakshores.com or call 252-393-3244.

Save the Date – AB Music Festival Plans are in the works for the 2016 Beach Music Festival featuring The Holiday Band, Band of Oz, the Fantastic Shakers and The Mighty Saints of Soul from 11am to 6pm on Saturday, May 21, at the Atlantic Beach Circle.

This year, organizers are planning a week of special events leading up to the big day. A Jolly Knave Reunion is slated for Saturday, May 14, a Business After Hours program featuring The Entertainers will be held on Wednesday, May 18 at the Double Tree Atlantic Beach and a sponsor’s party at Memories Beach Club is planned for Friday, May 20.

Save the date now – and be sure to pick up the May issue of Island Review to learn more.

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

Yoga Program Schedule Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for the beginner; Fees: $2 members & $7 non-members (unless otherwise noted) • Yoga: Tuesday 10am & Thursday at 9am • Gentle Yoga: Fridays & 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.

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

12 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.

Mondays, Story Time and Pre-K Play, 9am. Ms. Sarah leads the kids with a few stories in our classroom followed by either playtime in the gymnasium or playground or fun crafts in the class. No need to register. Contact Sarah Cutillo for more information scutillo@emeraldisle-nc.org.

Tuesdays, Learn Social Ballroom Dancing, 7pm. Ballroom Made Easy lessons with John & Penny DeFino twice a month at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Cost is $25 per person or $40 per couple for 4 hours of instruction. Register with Don Wells 252-772-3282 or donaldwells@gmail.com.

Fridays, Spring Walking Club, 9am. Runs through May 20 at the Emerald Isle Community Center. Join neighbors and friends for a sociable attempt to create a healthier lifestyle! Each walk will be approximately 2-3 miles long. Rain location is the gymnasium. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. For more information, contact Sheila Lowe at slowe@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-6350.

Friday, April 15: 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.

Tuesday, April 19, 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 focusing on a variety of subjects relevant to issues being faced by communities across the country. The goal is to increase public awareness as well as provide education and tips on how you can prevent yourself from becoming vulnerable to these issues. PEP Class topic: Protecting Your Property “” Instructor: Sgt. Pittman.

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THE MARINE CORPS Air Station Cherry Point’s biennial air show roars onto the spring calendar Friday-Sunday, April 29-May 1, celebrating some of the world’s most talented pilots and showcasing some of the military’s tactical prowess.

Regularly playing host to more than 150,000 guests over its three-day schedule, the air show is one of those great opportunities to entertain the entire family at one venue.

Add to that the fact that entry and parking is free – and folks really can’t go wrong.

This year’s air show theme, “Celebrating 75 Years,” was inspired by Chuck Hartung of Havelock and chosen from 157 entrees in the annual contest and recognizes Cherry Point’s 75th anniversary in Eastern North Carolina.

“Initial planning for our biennial air show begins two years in advance -- as soon as one show ends, we start discussions with the Blue Angels about their calendar for the next show,” said James Riemer, air show director. “Once we get about six months out, it builds like an avalanche, picking up momentum as we work to fill the schedule with the best available performances, displays and all of the other moving parts that make up a great air show.”

While area residents are all too aware of the air station, the show gives the public the opportunity for a behind the scenes peek into regular operations at the base through static displays, ride simulators and more. Guests can also expect plenty of vendors, entertainments, a fun zone for kids, lots of food and a full program of activities.

It’s the acrobatics in the sky, however, that steal the spotlight. This year’s air show will feature US Navy Blue Angels. Other highlights in a long lineup of performances will be the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter; a spectacular demonstration by the F-22 Raptor; the Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 demo team; Geico Skytypers; the tightly choreographed aerobatics of local favorite Hubie Tolson; and a Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration.

The gates will open for the Friday, April 29 night show at 5pm, and on April 30 and May 1, gates will open at 8am for two full days of entertainment. Detailed schedules for flying performances will be available to the public as soon as all performers are signed on for the show, but this year already looks to have the most packed performance schedule ever.

For those who haven’t experienced it, the night show is a must do. This year’s show will include aerial pyrotechnic displays, afterburner flybys, the roaring afterburner display of the jet-powered school bus, skydivers, a wall of fire ordnance demonstration, live music and a large fireworks display set to patriotic music. If you go, be sure to take a jacket. The days in late April can be quite warm, however, the evenings cool quickly and on the open flight line, with limited barriers to block the wind, it can become surprisingly chilly. It’s important to note that because of safety concerns, the Blue Angels do not perform during the night show.

Saturday and Sunday feature full day shows with a large variety of military and civilian aerobatic demonstrations and dozens of historic and modern military displays.

The base gates open at 8am and flying runs from approximately 10:30am to 4:30pm.

The Blue Angels, as always, will be the grand finale each day.

While all events are free, including parking, there are a limited number of special premium seats and packages available, from $10 for a bleacher seat to $80 for a full Flightline Club package, which includes breakfast and lunch, beverages, preferred parking and access to the air conditioned chalet tent and semi-private restrooms. box seats and chalet tickets available. For pricing and availability, call 866-WINGS-NC or visit cherrypointairshow.com.

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

Shuttle buses will operate throughout the festivities to help people get from parking areas to the tarmac. Keep in mind that pets, glass, coolers, alcohol, pocket knives, weapons and any wheeled vehicle other than strollers and wheelchairs are prohibited.

It’s also important to be mindful of the fact that guests are entering a government facility and are subject to searches at any time.

To learn more, visit www.cherrypointairshow.com.

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JOIN THE FESTIVITIES at the aquarium’s Earth Day Party for the Planet, April 22-24. This year’s theme focuses on migrations.

Watch for displays and activities emphasizing the birds, sea turtles, and other animals that make their way to North Carolina.

On April 16, visit with aquarium educators and live animals as part of the Crystal Coast Earth Day Festival at Fort Macon State Park.

The aquarium comes together with a number of other conservation–minded organizations for this annual event.

The Coastal Education and Visitors Center at the park is the center of these activities. Check the festival’s website for times and details on other activities and displays.

We need you, your family and your friends! Make a huge impact by joining us for one of four of our new Volunteer Service Corps days. This new program allows individuals, families and groups to spend a bit of time volunteering together.

On Saturday, April 23, from 1:30-4pm, join us for our first project, planting native marsh grasses in Salter Path. There’s no training, specific time commitment or fee required.

Simply sign up online, come out and get your hands dirty!

Marshes are a vital habitat for many different species and are important for humans and coastal protection as well. This is a great project for families or groups with children, and is appropriate for anyone ages five and up. Be prepared to get wet and muddy! This particular event has limited space, so be sure to register online or by calling 252-247-4003.

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In 1976, all three NC Aquariums opened their doors and this year marks their 40th anniversary. To celebrate, the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores wants to see your old aquarium photos, taken between 1976-2003. Selected shots will be featured with credit once a month on the aquarium’s Facebook page. You can submit photos on the Facebook page or send them to pksmail@ ncaquariums.com.

Camps and Family Fun Registration for the aquarium’s popular summer camps opens at 6am on Friday, April 1. Registrations are accepted online only.

A camp for the small fry – Sea Squirts for kids entering kindergarten and first grade – runs in June. Two sessions of Sea Scholars for grades 6-8 are scheduled for July. Three sessions of two camps for the kids in between are scheduled between June through August – Aquatic Adventurers for grades 2-3 and Coastal Explorers for grades 4-5. All camps run 8:30am-2:30pm. The fee is $270 per camper. See the website for more information.

Summer brings lots of other opportunities for family fun on or near the water, including stand-up paddle-boarding classes and surfing. Check the website for more familyfriendly activities such as behind-the-scenes tours, paddling trips and other adventures, indoors and out.

Meanwhile, the aquarium is open every day 9am-5pm, including all of Easter weekend. Enjoy a number of programs free with admission daily. Behind-the-scenes tours are offered almost every day for a small extra fee.

As May brings warmer weather, stand up paddleboarding and kayaking programs will be offered depending on demand – call to see what’s on the schedule.

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.

Admission is $10.95 for ages 13-61; $9.95 for age 62 and up and military; $8.95 for ages 3-12; no charge for age 2 and under and NC Aquarium Society members. State taxes are additional to fees. For more information, see www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.

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WHALE SYMPOSIUM IT HAS LONG been known that many species of whales frequent North Carolina’s coastal waters. But which ones exactly? The public will have the opportunity to learn first-hand at the NC Maritime Museum’s first NC Whales and Whaling Symposium. This day-long event will include presentations on whales and historic hunting practices. Participants will learn which species can be found in our coastal waters, how some of these whales were hunted from the shore and the diversity of marine mammal strandings in North Carolina.

This program brings together professionals from a variety of backgrounds including marine biology, conservation, folklore and history to give presentations regarding whales and whaling.

Historians, biologists, environmentalists and educators will share experiences and knowledge through a series of presentations and displays appropriate for all audiences.

“We wanted to make sure this symposium blended the cultural and historical aspects of whaling with the cutting edge scientific research that is going on here,” said NC Maritime Museum Curator John Hairr. “With our long tradition of whaling and the rich diversity of marine mammals, the North Carolina coast is one of the best places in the world to see and understand how they all interrelate.”

The symposium runs from 10am-4pm on Saturday, April 9, and is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is recommended to assure enough materials are available for audience members.

Five speakers are planned throughout the day, sharing their many years of experience.

Each presentation will last approximately 45 minutes, with time left at the end for questions.

Participants will also have a chance to review and request a copy of the curriculum put together as a partnership between the NC Maritime Museum and Marine Mammal Stranding Network titled “One Whale: Many Lessons.” This curriculum features a series of lessons that puts students in the shoes of members of Marine Mammal Stranding Network as they encounter situations taken from real life.

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

So far, response to the upcoming symposium has been very positive, Cartier said. “We have a large number of registrants already. With the interest and curiosity in North Carolina whales, we expect this program to be completely full,” he said.

Participants are encouraged to register for any or all of the sessions by calling the NC Maritime Museum Program Registrar Francoise Boardman at 252-728-7317 ext. 31 or via email at Francoise.Boardman@ncdcr. gov. Early registration is encouraged.

The NC Maritime Museum is located at 315 Front St. in Beaufort. The museum is open Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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THE SCHEDULE INCLUDES: 10am • Keith Rittmaster, NC Maritime Museum Natural Science Curator, will explore the different species of whales, including bottlenose dolphins, sperm whales, right whales and humpback whales, that he has encountered and photographed off the North Carolina coast.

11am • John Hairr, author and historian, will conduct a presentation about Native American whaling and porpoise hunting off the east coast of the United States.

1pm • Benjamin Wunderly, NC Maritime Museum Associate Curator, will discuss the history of whaling in North Carolina. Here, whalers participated in what came to be known as shore-based whaling. Instead of going out on large whaling ships for long periods of time to chase down their prey, North Carolina whalers were able to hunt these leviathans right off of their coast in smaller row boats.

2pm • Christine Brin, NC Maritime Museum Group & Volunteer Coordinator, will give a presentation titled “Legendary Cetaceans,” taking a look at the stars of the cetacean world such as Flipper and show how legends can be used to teach about whales and whaling in our Common Core classrooms.

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Our hope is to have the next big improvements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; consisting of miniature golf and a skateboard park, as well as bathroom and concession facilities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; open later this coming summer. There will be more improvements to come in the future, but the two elements we are currently building will make a huge improvement in the amount of family entertainment in Atlantic Beach.

As word has spread about our park improvements, the town council and I have been approached by individuals and businesses who would like to contribute to the cost of the project.

These generous offers reinforce how important these items are to our town and the widespread community support they have generated. Very significant donations to the skatepark from groups like Minges Bottling Group/Pepsi and the Big Rock Blue Marlin tournament have done much to move that project forward.

But, there are many others who have asked if there is something they can do, such as sponsor a park bench in memory of a loved one.

Mayor Trace Cooper In response to these requests for donation opportunities, we have developed a list of sponsorship opportunities across a wide range of donation levels. From park benches, to new live oak trees that will be planted on the site, to naming rights of miniature golf holes, we have options for memorial or promotional options that will help with the park project and are fully tax deductible.

Whether it is in response to a natural disaster or in support of community events, such as our beach music festival, I am always overwhelmed by the willingness of our citizens and our businesses to support our community. Your town council and town staff run a tight ship here in Atlantic Beach. We are fiscally conservative and always work to keep expenses, and in turn, taxes as low as possible. So, when it comes to special projects such as the town park, we rely heavily on grant funding and donations. Increasing family entertainment in Atlantic Beach has been a priority of the town for several years and this year we are making major strides to solving this problem. And, we are doing it the right way with well-designed and well-built improvements to our park that will serve kids and adults alike for years to come.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Private Home Wine Dinners 7 pm • $125 This event teams local host chefs with visiting chefs and wineries in private homes in Beaufort and Morehead City.

Restaurant Wine Dinners 7pm • $65-$85 Clawson’s, Bistro by the Sea and Boro Restaurant open their doors for special wine dinners featuring winemakers and pairings.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Wine, Bread, Cheese & More 2-4pm • $50 NC Maritime Museum Watercraft Center. Lionel Vatinet of La Farm Bakery in Cary joins Gabriel Valenzuela of Langtry Estates & Vineyards for this decadent seminar.

Wine Dinners 7pm • $125 Aqua, Beaufort Grocery Co., Blue Moon Bistro, The Boathouse at Front Street Village, Cedars Inn, Circa 81, Island Grille, La Perla and Soundside host guest chefs and prepare four-course meals complemented by select wines from host vintners.

IN ITS TWELFTH outing, the Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend celebrates spring with five days of palate tempting events throughout Carteret County.

Planned for April 27 through May 1, the five-day charitable event combines the public’s appreciation for wine and food with its drive to support worthy local organizations.

What started as a small annual festival has now grown to offer special culinary events throughout the year. The official Wine & Food Weekend, however, continues to be the flower in the organization’s cap, allowing it to donate more than $450,000 to local nonprofits.

Each year, the event brings chefs from some of the southeast’s most popular restaurants to converge with winemakers from around the country and beyond for a decadent celebration of food and wine.

During this year’s festival, guests will find even more opportunities to break bread with local and guest chefs and rub elbows with visiting wine makers, sommeliers and distributers. Always a highlight, guests will find expanded options for paired wine dinners. In past years, the much-coveted dinners were held on Thursdays at a handful of the county’s restaurants. This year, dinners will be on both Wednesday, April 27 and Thursday, April 28 and see 11 Carteret County restaurants and two private homeowners welcome guest chefs and winemakers for meticulously paired four-course meals. From the Boro Restaurant & Café in Swansboro to the Blue Moon Bistro in Beaufort, the event reaches across the county and includes some of the area’s most popular eateries. Restaurants include Soundside, Circa 81, the Cedars Inn, Island Grille, Bistro by the Sea and others.

“After having years of sold-out dinners, we’re pleased to be able to offer more opportunities for foodies to experience dinners in both area restaurants and private homes,” explained Executive Director Lindsay Parker.

“It speaks volumes about the caliber of our local wine and culinary scene when we can grow our festival to spotlight Carteret County’s chefs with visiting talent from all over the world.”

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FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Fashion Show Luncheon Noon-2pm • $50 NC Maritime Museum Watercraft Center. Enjoy a fantastic lunch complete with wine as you view fashions from local boutiques.

Historic District Wine Walkabout 4-7pm • $100 Four homeowners in the Beaufort Historic District open their homes to guest chefs and wine makers.

Food Truck Rodeo 7pm • $65-$90 This casual event includes food trucks from participating restaurants and sample wine and beer as live music plays.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Vin de Mer Grand Tasting and Culinary Village 11:30-3pm • $65 Front Street Village. Sample more than 300 wines and taste hors d’oeuvres prepared by local chefs. Learn secrets from the pros during the cooking demonstrations given by local and celebrity chefs.

Grand Reserve Tasting & Auction 6:30-10:30pm • $150 Front Street Village. Enjoy wine and food pairings and mingle with more than a dozen celebrity guest chefs and winemakers.

SUNDAY, MAY 1 Celebration Brunch Noon- 2pm • $100 Front Street Village. A three-course brunch is served with sparkling champagne as the 2010 winners from the event are recognized.

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

Also returning is the popular Historic District Wine Walkabout, which is held at three of Beaufort’s picture-perfect homes and the equally as interesting Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, part of the NC Maritime Museum. Each stop along the walk features a guest chef and a wine and food pairing in a relaxed atmosphere.

Trolley transportation is provided for those who prefer.

New this year is the Truck Stops Here Food Truck Rodeo that allows guests to sample fare from food trucks and area restaurants while enjoying live music, beer and wine. Other events include a Fashion Show Luncheon; Wine, Bread, Cheese & More with Chef Lionel Vatinet of La Farm Bakery in Cary; the Grand Reserve Tasting & Auction; and the Celebration Brunch.

Visiting participants include David Santos of Louro, West Village, New York; butcher Steve Goff with Standard Foods, Raleigh; Tom Meyer, The Q Shack, Raleigh; Trey Wilson, Customshop, Charlotte; Cedrick Fichepain, Le Voltaire, Omaha, Neb.; and more. Additional guests include Ryan and Jessica Carr of Carr Winery; Bradley Brown of Big Basin Vineyards; Gabriel Valenzuela of Langtry Vineyards; Larry O’Brien of Jackson Family Estates; and Andrew Miller of Ecosur Importers.

Events culminate on Saturday, April 30, with the grand Vin de Mer Epicurean Village. Held on the picturesque grounds of Front Street Village, the tented event brings together more than 300 wine labels and dozens of local and regional restaurants for what the organization describes as a little bit of “controlled chaos.” It is the see and be seen event of the festival, bringing together the best that the Wine & Food Weekend has to offer for a 3 ½ hour whirlwind taste test.

Tip – be sure to keep your phone close at hand so you can note your favorite wines along the way. Of course the selfies will be fun, too.

If you’re looking for the popular Beer, Bubbles & BBQ event on the April line-up and don’t see it, have no fear. The organizers decided to hold the event as a stand-alone beer festival Sept. 23-24.

“We felt with the success we’ve seen with our beer events, from Beer, Bubbles and BBQ to the beer luncheons and seminars, it would be great to bring these events together in the fall for a standalone festival,” said Parker.

“North Carolina boasts the largest number of craft breweries in the American South with more than 120 breweries and brewpubs,” she explained. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase these breweries at a variety of events during the September festival.”

That certainly gives us a reason to await the close of summer.

For a complete list of guest chefs and winemakers or to purchase tickets for this year’s Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend, visit beaufortwineandfood.com or call 252-515-0708.

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This April is no different than those that have preceded it. In order to boost tourism, the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority works in conjunction with area tourism partners to offer campaigns, specials, contests and events to attract more visitors year round. Although thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never a shortage of things to do and see on the Crystal Coast, one can truly start to feel the charge of the coming peak season with all that is happening this month. Here is a preview of just a few highlighted eventsâ&#x20AC;Ś Kicking off this month is the NC Seafood Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4th annual Bites & Blues event, taking place on the beautiful Morehead City Waterfront Saturday, April 2, from 5-8:30pm.

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The 12th annual Beaufort Wine & Food Festival, named

by Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast for April 2016, is a staple Crystal Coast event.

Beaufort Wine & Food has been serving up premier wine and food in the name of charity since its inception in 2004.

This year the signature five-day festival will run from April 27 to May 1 so be sure to mark your calendars as this is one event you do not want to miss! For more info, please visit www.beaufortwineandfood.org.

Rounding out this list of highlights for April is the 8th annual Reelinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for Research Tournament. This annual fishing tournament is dedicated to the memory of Tony Montana who died of cancer in 2005 and benefits the NC Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Promise, whose promise is to make a difference in the lives of critically ill children and their families. This charitable event takes place on the Morehead City Waterfront April 29-30. For more info, please visit www.reelinforresearch.org.

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Make Any Night Sandwich Night FROM PB&J TO pita, muffaletta to melt – any way you slice them, sandwiches are one of America’s favorite foods. In fact, it is estimated that Americans consume 300 million sandwiches each day.

Making one night a week Sandwich Night is a great way for the whole family to enjoy a nutritious dinner that doesn’t take a lot of time. The Grain Foods Foundation has some fun ideas and recipes for making your Sandwich Night special: • Set up a sandwich bar in your kitchen or on a table with a variety of different breads, meats, cheeses and veggies. Let the kids customize their own creations – you might be surprised by what they make.

• Designate someone different to be in charge of Sandwich Night each week to get the whole family involved in identifying and putting together healthy choices everyone will enjoy.

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Perfect Chicken Sandwich 4 servings Total time: 18 minutes • 8 multi-grain bread slices • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 roasted chicken breasts, sliced (use leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken) • 8 slices Gruyere cheese, thinly sliced • 1/3 c mayonnaise • 6 basil leaves, finely chopped • Zest and juice of 1 lemon • Salt and pepper In small mixing bowl, stir together mayonnaise, basil, zest and juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil. Spread basil mayonnaise on the opposite side of each slice. Top four of the slices of bread (olive oil side down) with chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add two slices of cheese over chicken and top with remaining four pieces of bread (olive oil side up).

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Grilled Bacon Pimento Cheese Sandwich 4 servings Total time: 23 minutes • 8 slices white bread • 1/4 c butter, softened • 2 oz cream cheese • 1/4 c mayonnaise • Pinch of garlic powder • 1/2 c Monterey jack cheese, grated • 1/2 c cheddar cheese, grated • 1 four-ounce jar of pimentos, drained and diced • 1 tsp. onion, grated • 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled • Salt and pepper to taste In medium mixing bowl, using a hand held mixer, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise and garlic powder until smooth. Add in jack and cheddar cheese, pimentos and grated onion. Beat until well blended. Stir in crumbled bacon. Salt and pepper to taste. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Top four of the slices with bacon pimento cheese spread. Top with the remaining four slices of bread (butter side out). Heat grill pan or griddle to medium. Grill sandwiches until golden brown on one side. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.

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Roast Beef and Southern Sweet Coleslaw Sandwich 4 servings Total time: 20 minutes • 8 slices pumpernickel bread • 2 tbsp spicy mustard • 1 lb thinly sliced cooked roast beef or corned beef For Coleslaw: • 1/4 c mayonnaise • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 1 tbsp brown sugar • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar • 1/2 tsp celery salt • 2 c finely shredded green cabbage • 2 c finely shredded purple cabbage • 1 large carrot, grated • Salt and pepper to taste In medium mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, brown sugar, vinegar and celery salt. Add cabbage and carrots. Toss to coat. Salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill until ready to use. Spread spicy mustard on one side of four slices of bread. Top with roast beef and coleslaw. Place remaining four slices of bread over coleslaw. Press together and serve.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend eating six oneounce servings of grain foods daily, half of which should come from whole grains. Enjoying a sandwich at dinnertime ensures that you’re getting at least two of those six servings.

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A recent joint study by the National Gardening Association, Residential Lawn and Landscape Services and the Value of Landscaping found that homeowners spend roughly $45 billion per year on professional lawn and landscape services, as nearly 30 percent of all households across the United States use at least one type of lawn or landscape service.

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rental signs Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Your Vacation Rental Home, Your Business and Your VRM APRIL ON THE island means the wild dogwood trees are blooming and we are enjoying longer days of warm sunshine for beach strolls. We have just enjoyed one of our earliest Easter holidays in recent memory. As a vacation rental homeowner, it is also time for you to meet with the professionals that assist you in the business of managing your investment property.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty confident that you have recently scheduled an appointment to meet with your CPA to discuss your projected income tax situation (and probably filing an extension, too!). Real estate investment property has its own peculiarities when it comes to the IRS and the current tax code ensuring you need extensive documentation of depreciation schedules, year over year expenses and proof of owner stays that were necessary due to periodic or scheduled maintenance. Your CPA is the only qualified professional with the expertise to counsel you at income tax time. Likewise, you have annual discussions with your insurance agent to discuss your liability and homeowner policies, flood insurance and, of course, wind and hail coverage. You may also be scheduling appointments to meet with your attorney to form an LLC for each of your investment properties or to discuss how best to set up family trusts for estate reasons. Each of these professionals has a vital role in how they assist you in managing the small business endeavor that is also your well loved beach home that you lease by the night, week or month to vacation rental guests.

Your vacation rental manager may be the most underutilized member of your professional team. Just as you enjoy a warm, professional relationship and rapport with your CPA, attorney and insurance agent, I would like to encourage you to develop a similar strong professional relationship with your vacation rental manager (VRM).

As a professional, your VRM has many years of experience in this industry, is usually highly educated and attends yearly VRM conferences and continuing education in this extraordinarily complex sector of tourism

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and hospitality. A top notch VRM wants to partner with each vacation rental homeowner. As partners, they want to discuss your unique investment strategy to learn what your goals are for income, how many weeks you would like to see booked and help you see all the ways that investing in upgrades, renovations or new furnishings can truly pay for themselves in enhanced booking revenue. Share with them your appetite for engaging in rate reductions to fill vacant weeks in the most difficult time slots of early June and late August.

From their years in the industry they can help you analyze why bookings may be down and support this by recommending you become an avid follower of your vacation rental homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online reputation through social media and open source reviews like Trip Advisor. If your VRM offers feedback from your rental guests via survey comments, read and take to heart these compliments and constructive criticism. When you receive emailed requests for action from your VRM, respond within 24 hours even if you have to say you need more time to reflect or to ask them for more information. Please do not ignore your VRM when they send you reports of decks that need repairs, broken appliances or air conditioners that need to be replaced during the hottest week of July.

At the very minimum, an annual appointment scheduled with your VRM for a face to face meeting either at their office or in the living room of your beach home will truly help to foster that friendly rapport and understanding with your VRM. No VRM wants to feel they are managing an orphaned investment property with a homeowner that is absent from any necessary decisions to protect their investment.

Many of you already enjoy an excellent relationship with your VRM, with deep feelings of mutual respect and loyalty.

I know because of the warm friendships I have enjoyed over the years even with homeowners that I only get to see a few times a year. Just like with family members or any friendship, these bonds that are formed during the good times help us to weather the disappointing and difficult days that may happen with severe weather, a slow market or necessary but expensive emergency repairs. Befriend your VRM and I promise you will actually look forward to attending to the business of owning vacation rental property.

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property watch ATLANTIC BEACH JEJR Properties, LLC to Kathryn and Eric Giles, 602 Fort Macon Road #241, $31,500.

Cindi and Thomas Kirland to Carolyn Davis and Carol Jenkins, 201 Henderson Blvd. #9, $50,000.

James Creech and James Cooper, Jr. to William Funderburk, 201 Henderson Blvd. #2, $67,000.

Lawrence Lewis to Loy Morgan, 100 Dunes Ave #C, $75,000.

Angela and Andrew McRoberts to Robert Barfield and Elizabeth Mikshenas, 514 Terminal Blvd., $80,500.

JSR Land Partners to Kent Hyden, 200 Landing Road, $40,000.

Maureen and Gary Page to Charles and Suzanne Letchworth, 530 Shipmast Court, $59,000.

Beaufort Club Group, LLC to Woodrow and Vorecia Johnson, 104 Mockingbird Court, $80,000.

Valerie Garner to Patricia Sombrio, 312 Russells Creek Road, $81,000.

Beaufort Club Group, LLC to Streamline Developers, Inc., Lots 5, 23, 26, North River Club, $90,000.

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

Osprey Retreat Rentals, LLC to Nevin and Meredith Shrimanker, 138 Fawn Drive West, $184,500.

Helen Willis to Curtis Rintz and Jeri DeYoung, 1301 Old Cart Path Road, $87,000.

Thomas and Cathy Hall to Jimmy and Martha Parker, 10300 Coast Guard Road #201, $285,000.

Ralph and Karen Lewis to James and Anne Searl, 3905 Guardian Ave. #3, $88,000.

Dorothy Osusky to Kenneth and Patricia Woodlin, 210 Windjammer East, $340,000.

Susan Hopkins to Jordan and Alicia Salter, 2410 Bay St., $116,500.

Michael and Elizabeth Esposito to Gina Mancini, 9201 Coast Guard Road #307, $350,000.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to Judith Mirrer, 303 Barbour Road, $124,000.

George and Virginia Killinger to John and Ann Schmidt, 100 Spotted Sandpiper, $430,000.

John and Helen Vogt to Pamela and Norman Miller, Jr., 187 Gillikin Road, $129,000.

Stephen and Amy Peters to Wayne Smith and Kelly Mokay, 245 Windjammer West, $470,000.

Jeremy and Stacey Pedersen to Francis and Sobrina Wolff, 123 Riverside Drive, $158,000.

William and Brenda Blackmon to Sandra Terry, 409 Christina Court, $525,000.

Barbara Moore to Charles Miller, 2008 Fort Macon Road #14, $133,000.

Liberty Home Equity Solutions, Inc. to Sameh Toma, Kamal Toma and Nargis Toma, 510 Perkins Road, $200,000.

Wallace Young to Jean Rachide, 9100 Reed Drive #205, $575,000.

Doug and Sue Lewis to Nathan and Bernice Weaver and James and Cathleen Weaver, 1904 Fort Macon Road #155, $157,500.

Dominic Theodossiou to Tanya and Brady Puckett, 104 Laurel Lane, $200,000.

Daphne Taylor and William and Pamela Taylor to Carla Critcher, 215 Bogue Blvd., $102,500.

John and Beverly Sawyer to Wesley and Emily Allen, 2008 Fort Macon Road #3, $123,000.

Sherry and Barton Bear to James and Katherine Lee, 205 Moonlight Drive, $196,500.

FMB at the Grove, LLC to Harold Newell and Lisa Wood, 207 East Drive, $244,000.

Susan Sanders to Sandra Gardner, 1312 Ann. St. #1, $205,000.

Jan and Neil Ray, Jr. to Anthony and Shari Ray, 206 MacGregor Drive, $249,000.

David Branch, Jr. and Rebecca Avery to Terry and Tina Vithoulkas, 211 Ocean Drive, $610,000.

Mary Buzzy to Benjamin and Angela Case, 6205 Ocean Drive, $650,000.

Mary and Frank Loney, Jr. to Terry and Erica Peterson, 7012 Sound Drive, $900,000.

Triple Partners, LLC to Leeroy, LLC, 203 Ocean Blvd., $280,000.

Deborah Leonard to Emery and Meghann Ivey, 101 Taylors Creek Lane, $640,000.

Taylor and Susan Uzzell to Charles Van Der Horst and Laura Svetkey, 9905 Shipwreck Lane, $1,392,000.

Robert and Elizabeth Griffin to Seth and Amanda Kingsbury, 211 Terminal Blvd., $285,000.

BOGUE Irena McComb to Aaron and Laura Canfield, 144 McNeill Drive, $175,000.

INDIAN BEACH Terry Jackson and Shelia Bruce to Anita and Samuel Gray, III, 1550 Salter Path Road #106, $248,500.

Gerald and Pamela Barfield to Mollie Powell, 200 Asbury Ave., $299,000.

CAPE CARTERET Kathryn Cannon to Thomas and Carolyn Fink, 423 Star Hill Drive, $172,500.

MOREHEAD CITY Daniel and Patricia Severini to Streamline Developers, LLC, 1721 Olde Farm Road, $35,000.

Robert and Rebecca Bailey to David Swain and Laura Griesmer, 400 Soundview Court, $225,000.

Golf & Shore Properties, Inc. to Benjamin and Lynn Corso, 908 Calamanda Court, $41,000.

Thora and Edward Keating, Jr. to Donnie and Kaye Thorne, 351 Star Hill Drive, $238,000.

Barbara and Floyd Hill, Jr. to Art Gill, 1410 Fisher St., $45,000.

Helen Tucker and Frances and Henry Bowen to Tim Grover, 109 E. Boardwalk Drive, $325,000.

Frederick and Cathy Haley to David and Molly Logan, 538 Kinston Ave., $332,500.

Chaucer Investments, LLC to ANDAMAC Properties, LLC, 112 Hoop Pole Creek Drive, $370,000.

BEAUFORT Beaufort Club Group, LLC to Streamline Developers, Inc., 114 Finch Loop, $30,000.

Cheryl and Joseph Rich, II to Madison and Edith Riffe, 154 Pivers Road, $35,000.

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Mt. Pleasant Construction Co., Inc. to Joanne Nguyen and Emilie Van, 305 Bonita St., $290,000.

EMERALD ISLE Lawrence Mascola to Sheila Ladd, 211 Sandfiddler East, $105,000.

Osprey Retreat Rentals, LLC to Peter and Lori Charalidis, 138 Fawn Drive East, $184,500.

David and Sharon Seiler to Streamline Developers, LLC, 1314 Fathom Way, $50,000.

George Dixon and Erin Dixon to Thomas and Lynda Dixon, 2003 Evans St., $50,000.

Clarence Oglesby, Jr. and Teresa Edwards to Streamline Developers, LLC, 1817 Olde Farm Road, $72,500.

Michael and Becky Saolmone to Carl Edwards, 800 Country Club Road #38, $160,500.

Debra and Johnny Peterson to Jonathan and Melissa Redfern, 201 Tree Fern Drive, $186,000.

Christopher and Paula Anderson to Loyda and Thomas Murr, Jr., 3407 Country Club Road, $250,000.

Murdoch & Associates, Inc. to Michael and Cecilia Peters, 1206 Hidden Cove Ave., $280,500.

Murdoch & Associates, Inc. to Jesse and Chantel Anstine, 1116 Blair Farm Pkwy, $343,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Kim and Michele Alger, 1821 Olde Farm Road, $418,000.

Royall Spence Soundside, LLC to Anne and Jess Eberdt, III, 2005 Shepard St., $925,000.

Skyland Rentals, LLC to CCPMC Properties II, LLC, 5053 Executive Drive, $1,090,000.

NEWPORT Christopher and Michelle Lowry to Streamline Developers, LLC, 102 Hardwick Lane, $16,000.

Blue Silver, LLC to Heavyweight Properties, LLC, 409 Branch Drive, $18,000.

James and Teri Abercrombie to Shannon Parker, 140 Hilltop Road, $40,000.

Ronald and Catherine Hairr to CMH Homes, Inc., 901 Sunset Blvd., $45,000.

Martin and Michele Giblin to Mary Greenhill, 587 Tom Mann Road, $56,000.

Troy and Tina Snow to Randy and Kathy Tripp, 125 Ming Drive, $58,500.

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IS HERE SPRING FORWARD DAY was Sunday, March 13.

Some would say this was the real first day of the spring season, because it ushered in “one of the best inventions ever” – Daylight Saving Time (DST).

The concept does qualify as an invention, because the guy who thought it up was a 78-year-old gent named Benjamin Franklin, who back in 1784 penned an essay, “An Economical Project.”

It dealt with the thrift of natural vs. artificial lighting. Living in Paris at the time, Franklin rationalized that less fuel would be consumed in the lighting of oil lamps if there were an extra hour of daylight in the evening.

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

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

Franklin was a morning person and made no bones about it. One of his best quotations is: “Plough deep while sluggards sleep.”

In 1916, England adopted “Summer Time” to conserve

coal. Clocks were pushed one hour ahead during the summer months. The energy saving benefits (first outlined

by Franklin 132 years earlier) were significant.

“Just as sunflowers turn their head to catch every sunbeam, so too have we discovered a simple way to get more from our sun,” reports the Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement.

Eventually, America caught on.

Writing for “National Geographic” in 2011, Brian Handwerk reported that “DST is a tonic for the tourism industry.”

He quoted Kurt Janson of the Tourism Alliance in the United Kingdom: “That extra hour of daylight in the evening has a much larger impact on people’s ability to quit work and do something and engage in outdoor recreation.”

The US tourism industry experiences a boost of about $5.6 billion annually, under DST, Janson said.

National Public Radio cited studies by Michael Downing of Tufts University in Medford, Mass. Downing says: “People tend to shop more when the daylight hours extend later.”

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

“We read light as a reward and darkness as punishment, and so when we have an excess amount of light as we do in the long days of summer, we do seem to feel that the world is a more benign place,” Downing concludes.

Amen to that.

Mike Wagoner, President Carteret County Chamber of Commerce

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SEA LEVEL Marcus and Crystal Goodwin to Craig and Wendy Grossman, 109 Shell Hill Road, $49,000.

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Snug Harbor Partners, LLC to Glandon Forest Equity, LLC, acreage, $75,000.

C.R. Wheatley to Brian Fowler and Timothy Fowler, 1377 Hibbs Road, $75,000.

Donna and Donale Easterlin, III to Christopher and Becky Smith, acerage, Lake Road, $179,000.

Jason Lawson to David and Melissa Roark, 442 Eagle Road, $79,000.

Dennis and Susan Veal to Douglas Baccoli and Teresa Roberts, 212 Mulligan Drive, $197,000.

Vid and Pamela Warren to Michael Settle, 131 Nicholson Ave., $80,000.

Paul and Geneva Jenkins to Patricia Potter, 2306 Lakeview Drive, $222,000.

Clinton and Joy Etheridge to Adam and Rachel Helm, 792 Roberts Road, $105,000.

Peter and Marguerite Shirm to Eric and Ashley Baldger, 106 Sandpiper Drive, $226,000.

Tyler and Sara Reuter to Brenda and Richard Beal, 162 Bayberry Road, $135,000.

Richard Holt and Kristy Armstrong to James Oberci, 192 Pete Road, $240,000.

STRAITS Sally Waddell to Patricio and Allyson Morillo, 206 Straits Haven Road, $100,000.

Arthur Vasgar to Harold and Wenda Clark, 2527 Forest Drive, $151,000.

PINE KNOLL SHORES Evelyn Stanley to Patrick Crawford and Chadwick Trull, 172 Salter Path Road, $155,000.

SWANSBORO Elizabeth Holz to Charles and Emily Egerton, 117 Sandy Shore Lane, $62,000.

Charles and Carol Moore to James and April Fussell, 590 Marina Drive #21, $245,000.

Bluewater Associates of Emerald Isle, Inc. to Steamline Developers, LLC, 129 Lowery Lane, $90,000.

Kevin and Janice Maddox to John and JoAnne Ferguson, 133 Arborvitae Drive, $310,000.

Barry and Darnell Morgan to Connie Todd, 201 Brigantine Court, $108,000.

Jeffrey and Linda Hebert to Jacquelyn McKenna and Talbert Sabiston, 125 South Park Lane, $162,000.

Lois Carter to John and Jowita Zerilli, 2823 Easy St., $174,000.

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John and Linda Fuquay to Brenda Phillips, 203 Palomino Lane, $140,000.

Terrell and Nancy Wright to Tommy and Theresa Cook, 324 Divot Court, $222,000.

STACY Robert Wood and Tammy Wood to Nancy Shirk, 398 Stacy Loop Road, $44,000.

Louis and Mary Smith to John and Darlene McNish, 650 Cedar Point Blvd. #23, $224,000.

STELLA James Guthrie to Robert and Deborah Paradiso, 300 Red Oak Drive, $76,000.

Daniel and Cheryl Shell to Teresa and Acacio Mello, Jr., 218 Bluewater Cove, $227,000.

Brynn and Dwight Harris, Jr. to Justin and Ashlee Winters, 777 Wetherington Landing Road, $165,000.

Keith and Alysie Montgomery to Joseph and Tammy Lewis, 205 Whistling Swan Court, $275,000.

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

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mayor’s notes Striving for Efficiency AS WE MOVE into the month of April it seems this winter will not be one to remember (with my fingers crossed). No long extended windy cold spells and none of that white stuff accumulating on the ground.

Look out spring – here we come!

We started this year off in high speed. February was a very busy month for our town. Aside from some of the hot issues of the day, we had some big events that have become annual and are part of our town’s strategic plan.

The first week of February, our commissioners and I had our annual off-site strategic planning session. These meetings have gotten so much more constructive with our town’s strategic plan. I’ve mentioned this before, but we had a lot of input from you, and we are paying attention. When we start our annual off-site we always review our vision and mission statements, review the past calendar year and all we accomplished, and look ahead at what we expect our challenges to be.

We are very conscious of the fact that we are working with YOUR money. We look for smarter ways of doing business and improvements in our processes.

This past fall, Town Manager Brian Kramer and I attended the annual conference of the NC League of Municipalities.

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annual off-site we made decisions that are a huge start in this direction. Our board voted to move forward on plans to provide fire marshal Mayor Ken Jones inspections and tax collection services for our westerly neighbor, Indian Beach.

As you may remember we did a study a few years ago on combining our firefighting and rescue operations. I didn’t get the support I had hoped for so we didn’t proceed with this move. I envision a “Bogue Banks Fire District and Firefighters.”

We may get to this efficiency sometime in the future, but for now we are taking small steps to be more efficient and provide better service at a lower cost.

On Feb. 27, Brian Kramer and I went to Cary to meet with as many of our second homeowners as we could get together.

Our strategic plan calls for this and it also sticks with my continuous number one priority: communication. Most second homeowners will be future full-time residents one day. We had 33 people in attendance. As we typically do, we went around the room and everyone introduced themselves and we briefed and discussed many of the issues of our town. We also got a lot of great questions. I want to thank everyone that attended.

Our next “Dinner with the Mayor” event is scheduled for Friday, April 8 at 5:30, at the Clam Digger Restaurant.

No one could do all of the things we do alone. This town, our town, is a great place to be because we communicate and work together. A simple formula that works!

One team, One town, One Pine Knoll Shores!

club news PKS Garden Club AT THE FEB. 10 meeting, Ken Howell, manager of Carolina Home and Garden, presented an enlightening program and demonstration on the correct technique for pruning trees and shrubs. Howell has been with Carolina Home and Garden for six years specializing in pest and weed control and has been certified for 23 years in garden landscaping and design. He demonstrated the correct pruning method for five plant and tree categories – ornamental grasses, perennials, evergreens, flowers and flowering Members of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club took to the catwalk during the group’s annual Fashions for shrubs.

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For most ornamental shrubs like meahly grass, cut as close to the ground as possible; leave only 2-3 inches. With prickly pampas second Wednesday of the month at town hall at 9:30am grass, use a power tool and cut back to about two feet. for refreshments, followed at 10 by the program of the day.

Wait until mid March so the plant will be insulated during Guests and visitors are always welcome. the cold winter. For evergreens, he uses hedge shears to

By Clare Winslow cut large shrubs and trees and grapevine shears for smaller ones and shoots. He fertilizes with Helerod, a Helltone PKS Women’s Club product containing biotone, and waits untill April to cut back It may have been a chilly February day in Pine Knoll evergreens.

Shores on Feb. 26 but inside the Country Club of the Crystal For perennials like dwarf butterfly bush and scabiosa, Coast it was a balmy summer day filled with flowers, tropical he cautions that it is imperative to remove all dead or dying colors, stunning models dressed in designer fashions, and leaves and stems, and he cuts them back to almost ground an appreciative audience of Pine Knoll Shores Women’s level to ensure summer blooms on the new growth.

Club members and their guests who gathered to support In his demonstration pruning flowering shrubs like crepe the club’s “Fashions for Scholarship” fundraiser. The fashion myrtle, spyria, forsythia, and sun glow azaleas, he started at show featured clothing from Belk Department Store with the bottom and plucked small stems from the large stems to spring and summer fashions from Lilly Pulitzer, Ralph Lauren, Eileen Fisher and Crown & Ivy. create correct air flow to insure better flowering on the new Narrated by Belk’s manager Kristel Merrill, the models – summer growth. To demonstrate the pruning of flowers, he Linda Langheld, Martha Edwards, Arlene Terrell, Maureen used a pansy plant and stressed the importance of never Danehy, Bonnie Ferneau, Peggy Yaeck, Linda Pearson leaving a spent flower on the plant because the fungus it and Kay Howe – sported spring and summer prints in carries can eventually kill the plant itself. He radically cut the shades of aqua, pink, white and navy with tropical themes. pansy down to about one and a half inches.

Broad brimmed straw hats, colorful handbags and beach At the business meeting, Vice President Karen Zaenker totes, strappy sandals and big smiles accessorized their informed the club with great sorrow of the death of one of its outfits. Guests enjoyed delicious quiche with fresh fruit and members active for 32 years, Jeanne Umbarger. She also tempting lemon bars with raspberry garnish for desert. expressed deep sympathy to member, Arlene Terrell on the An added treat was a 50-50 raffle and a jar raffle of gifts death of her husband, John, and extended a warm welcome donated by over 20 local merchants and restaurants. The to a visitor at our meeting, Joan Flexman. Sheryl Woodbury event was not only an enjoyable way to spend a winter stated that during this past year, members had planted afternoon dreaming of spring but the Women’s Club raised over $2,000 for its scholarship fund. The fund provides a 12 trees, 107 perennials, 678 annuals, 29 wild flowers, 66 scholarship each year to a deserving woman enrolled at vegetables, 35 herbs, 331 bulbs and 36 houseplants in their Carteret Community College. own gardens; they planted in the town gardens 4 shrubs, On April 22, the club will meet at the Pine Knoll Shores 76 annuals, and 200 wildflowers. Martha Edwards informed Town Hall for its regular monthly meeting beginning with members that the “Garden Club” sign that had nestled refreshments at 9:30am followed by guest speaker Hap in the plantings at Oakleaf Drive had been dug up and Fatzinger, director of the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, removed. She requested that members keep an eye peeled with a talk entitled “Should You Stay Out of the Water – The for any trace of the sign.

Truth about Sharks & Other Ocean and Sound Visitors.”

In April, members will work on town gardens followed Guests are always welcome to attend club meetings. by lunch at the home of member Gini Stambaugh and Membership in the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club is open in May, will be visiting Duke Gardens and DeWayne’s to all women living in Pine Knoll Shores.

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Choosing a Complementary Medical Provider WHEN THE TIME comes to find a traditional doctor, many people find the process to be relatively easy. Some doctors may be recommended by a friend, while others opt for a physician that has been treating their families for years. Certain health management and insurance plans may dictate certain “in-plan” providers, searchable by a particular location and practice. Finding an alternative medical provider, or one who specializes in complementary medicine, may not be as simple.

Practitioners who provide complementary and alternative medicine, known as CAM, are those who specialize in chiropractics, naturopathy, acupuncture, and herbal remedies. Millions of people now see CAM providers in addition to their standard physicians. The US Dept. of Health and Human Services estimates that at least 40 percent of adults and 12 percent of children have used a CAM provider.

Complementary and alternative medicine is made up of a diverse set of therapies and healing philosophies. While traditional doctors may treat illnesses, many CAM providers are employing techniques to prevent illnesses in the first place. Dissatisfaction with traditional medicine has led many people to seek the help of CAM providers. In fact, a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that the majority of alternative medicine users appear to be doing so largely because “they find these healthcare alternatives to be more congruent with their own values, beliefs, and philosophical orientations toward health and life.”

Men and women can find a CAM provider is several ways.

• Start with your doctor or another health care provider, who may offer a referral, particularly if this doctor is in favor of traditional medicine working in conjunction with alternative therapies.

• Some regional medical centers and hospitals may have CAM practitioners on staff. You can seek information from such organizations by calling them directly or going online to see a listing of staff. There are a number of professional organizations for CAM providers. An online search may yield various organizations that offer regional referrals.

• Contact state, provincial or municipal regulatory licensing boards for health care professionals. Health departments and boards may have information on nearby practitioners.

• To meet the rising demand for complementary and alternative care services, many health insurance plans have options for you to access these services. However, many plans provide only limited coverage for many CAM services.

• Referrals from friends and family members may yield the name of an effective local CAM practitioner.

Individuals should keep in mind that unless CAM services are covered by insurance, it is very likely that all expenses will be out-of-pocket. When searching for a specialist, be sure to find one who is qualified and verify his or her training, certifications and licensing before beginning any treatment.

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Acupuncture Q&A EAGER TO LEARN more about complementary medicine, we took a few moments with Jessica Holleman, L.Ac, owner of The Far East Acupuncture Clinic in Morehead City, to learn more about acupuncture.

What is acupuncture and what happens during treatment?

Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine, sterile, single-use needles into the skin to affect change in the body. This is done while with the patient lying on a massage table in a relaxing, comforting atmosphere.

When should someone consider acupuncture?

Anytime! In addition to treating specific ailments, acupuncture and Chinese medicine have been used as a preventative therapy for thousands of years.

Monthly, bi-monthly or even seasonal treatments will keep you healthy and happy for years to come.

What are some common ailments that acupuncture can benefit?

Chinese medicine is a complete system of medicine treating the whole person, mind, body and spirit. This system has many tools including but not limited to acupuncture, herbal medicine, and food therapy allowing for a very broad range of ailments that can be treated through Chinese medicine. The world renowned WHO (World Health Organization) has completed numerous trials on acupuncture with more studies underway. They have a list of 31 ailments from arthritis, elbow pain to morning sickness, depression and gastritis that have been treated successfully with acupuncture. Check my website for links to WHO’s research and other sources.

Is it safe?

Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most commonly used medical procedures with very, very low risk. On top of the already low risk, acupuncturists complete many hours of safety training and have years of clinical experience.

How many treatments are required before someone can expect to see relief?

Acupuncture works cumulatively, one treatment building on the next. If your condition has been bothering you for a while, it will probably take more than one or two treatments before you notice results. Acute conditions can be resolved more easily. Generally speaking, I like to see a change in the condition being treated by at least the fifth treatment. My patient’s time and financial obligation are of great concern to me so I always try to get the most relief as quickly as possible.

Does acupuncture treatment hurt?

No. The needles are very thin and bendable, some as thin as a hair. A lot of people don’t feel anything at all upon insertion while others may but not always feel a small prick, no more than what a mosquito bite feels like. I always move slowly with a new patient to make sure they are comfortable throughout their whole experience and adjust amount, size, and locations of needles accordingly.

Is acupuncture covered by insurance?

There are very few insurance companies that will reimburse for acupuncture in North Carolina, federal BCBS is one of them. I am happy to supply a receipt to patients who want to send it in for reimbursement.

How can you prepare for an appointment?

Wearing comfortable, loose fitting clothes that can be moved above the knees and elbows is a good idea. If that is not possible, I have sheets, towels and blankets to keep you covered.

How much education is required to become a licensed acupuncturist?

The master’s degree in Oriental Medicine takes approximately four years to complete with at least two full years of treating patients under the supervision of an instructor.

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APRIL ARIES (March 21-April 20) Aries, you are ready to get moving and have a lot of momentum behind you. This is an ideal time to reach your goals. Don’t let your confidence waver. Changes at work may prove lucrative for you, mid-month. That’s a bit of good news you can use right now, especially if you plan on throwing a big party or taking a vacation. Channel your energy in a creative way this month to inspire others.

You can achieve great things when you work with others as a cohesive team. As the month closes, be careful not to get excited about the wrong things. Try not to be too reckless in your actions, and stick with someone like Libra to keep you grounded.

LEO (July 23-August 23) A few possibilities intrigue you, Leo, but you don’t yet know just where you are going to direct your creative energy. Think it through a little longer. Past efforts to advance your career may have not worked out, but that doesn’t mean you should give up trying. Try to broaden your network again in the days ahead. Relax and let someone else take over the reins mid-month. You can use a break and this is a good chance to see what others around you are capable of accomplishing. A particular goal may seem like an uphill battle to anyone else but you, Leo. You have the stamina, work ethic and the personality to overcome any obstacle.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21) This month it is better to trust your heart instead of your head. Sometimes you have to let your emotions guide your actions, and your gut could be telling you something.

Mid-month, you may experience a burst of creativity that has you dabbling in a project or dreaming up plans for one. Ask friends or colleagues for some feedback. There is time for fun and there is time to get serious, and you may have difficulty distinguishing between the two. Find someone who can guide you. You may be unable to keep yourself in check at the end of the month, and you just might let more things slip than you hoped to. It’s okay to open up once in a while.

VIRGO (August 24-September 22) You may feel like you can ignore your responsibilities as the month opens, but you cannot. Although you have plenty of free time coming up, you have lots to do before then. If an opportunity to travel comes your way this month, take advantage of it. You do not know when you will get another chance in the near future. Consider a new approach to personal interactions, Virgo. By being more open to others’ opinions, you may get to see another side of the equation. As the month rolls to a close, you may be ready to go out on your own and demonstrate your independence, but something is holding you back. A support system isn’t a bad thing.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You have good news to share and you are eager to reconnect with some friends or coworkers. Just complete prior commitments before you begin making plans to socialize.

Gemini, some revealing conversations with friends may have you second-guessing just who you can trust. Exercise caution when sharing private thoughts. Be sure, however, to share your insight on a project if you have ideas on a different approach. If you keep your thoughts bottled up, frustration can fester and aggravate you. It may be time to pursue a moneymaking idea. Create a solid relationship with someone you trust and get started.

LIBRA (September 23-October 23) Libra, someone close to you isn’t on board with your point of view. You can’t please everyone all of the time. Stay the course if you feel it is right. Your instincts are highly attuned and you can do a good job of sizing people up this month. You can be so good at it that others look to you for personal advice. Do something spontaneous mid-month instead of weighing all of the options this time around.

This could be just what you need. At the end of the month, you may quickly tire of tasks that are put in front of you. Repetition is just not your friend, so look for activities that may be more stimulating.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Cancer, things in your life seem to be growing more challenging by the day. Make a list and tackle things as they come up so you don’t start to feel overwhelmed. Expect some noticeable changes in your neighborhood this month. You may be caught off guard this when familiar surroundings begin to look different. Later in the month, you need to take an intellectual approach to handling some trouble that has come your way. Thinking rationally can help you, as can taking time to find the best solution. You may be hitting a wall with regard to a project. Accept that you will not make too much progress now and move on to something else. You can circle back later.

SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) Something is on your mind you need to share your feelings. Resist the urge to hold your tongue. Honesty is the best policy in your book. Scorpio, expect a few invitations to social gatherings to soon arrive in the mail or in your inbox. This is a great chance to let others see a different side of you. A disagreement could quickly boil over if you are not around to put out the flame. You thrive as a mediator, as many people look up to you and trust your opinions. At the end of the month remember that repeatedly taking an unsuccessful approach won’t produce new results. It’s time to try a new tactic. Perhaps ask a friend for a different perspective.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) You are having a lot of fun now that you made it through a rather extensive to-do list.

You can finally rest and breathe a little easier.

Make some time for yourself. Your physical and mental energy is very high. Channel it into a productive endeavor and use your energy to get others motivated. Spending too much time indoors is not good for you.

Try to get out and socialize a bit more this month. Turn up the charm and you’ll have more opportunities to get things to go your way. Just don’t put on an act or others will see right through it.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) A busy schedule is proving problematic because so many people are demanding some face time and you want to help them all. However, you will have to pick and choose. Capricorn, the optimism bug has overtaken you and you are filled with energy and enthusiasm. Move on with some creative ideas and encourage others to follow suit. You can see what you want to achieve just hovering in the distance, but right now you do not have the means to get there. A little patience is warranted. You are often the one to help others, but this month you need some assistance. Accept any help you can get and thank those around you for their willingness to lend a hand.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) Your amicable nature and willingness to let go of your own personal agenda makes it relatively easy for you to interact with a lot of people this month, Aquarius. When you are feeling motivated, all others will follow your lead. You have the motivation to plow through any task. The more things have been going your way, the more you feel confident everything will fall in line this month. Just don’t get too ahead of yourself.

Distractions may be enjoyable toward the end of the month, but you have to limit them or you will get nothing done. There’s a lot on your plate that you have to complete.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Pisces, think of ways to increase your income this week. Explore all of your options, even if they mean going out of your comfort zone. New opportunities are coming your way. This could mean investing in some new technology or pursuing a new career opportunity. If you want your ideas to be valued, you’ll have to speak up a little more.

Don’t be afraid to express confidence in your abilities. Tackling some financial problems this month, Pisces. Focus on old debt or something that has been plaguing you for some time.

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Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-726-8800, 800-849-1888, alwilliamsproperties.com. From sound to sea & beyond. We can serve your coastal real estate needs. Open 6 days/week, by appointment on Sunday.

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

Bluewater Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128, 888-258-2128; Cape Carteret 252-393-2111; Atlantic Beach 252-7263105, 866-467-3105; Beaufort 866-803-0073; 64 ISLAND REVIEW

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bluewaternc.com. Vacation, monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County.

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

Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS: 509 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 800-317-2866, 252-7266600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you!

CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc.: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 800-822-2121, 252-354-2131, coastland.com. We manage 225+ homes & condos for short or long term rental. With 24 years of experience, our courteous staff looks forward to helping with your vacation or sales needs.

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.

Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Keller Williams, 405 Arendell St., Morehead City, serving Morehead City, Bogue Banks and the surrounding area. Over 24 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252-499-0805 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@kw.com.

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

Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer. Call me for all of your real estate needs.

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

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

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

Realty World First Coast Realty: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, with additional offices in Indian Beach and Beaufort, Realty World First Coast specializes in coastal real estate along the Crystal Coast. The right agent makes all the difference. Find yours by calling 252-2470077, 252-728-6455 or 252-247-1000, www. realtyworldfirstcoast.com.

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

Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-354-2958, 800849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800-553-7873, 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, CRS: 252-354-6111, 888-354-2128 x219, cell 252-646-3244, homesinemeraldisle.com. Real estate broker with 16+ years sales experience in vacation homes, investment properties, year-round/permanent homes & vacant land. Specializing in Crystal Coast, Cape Carteret & Swansboro. Buyer representation available.

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

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport: 200 Terminal Drive, New Bern. Close, convenient and connected. Now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express and Delta Connection Service provided by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit newbernairport.com for more info.

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

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

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

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

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

Special for rental property owners, welcome guests with fresh flowers for less than $50 a week. Floral arrangements for all occasions, weddings and every day, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art. Now offering Chapel Hill Toffee.

Salty Dogs Pet Boutique: 8101 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-646-1780, www. saltydogspetboutique.com. Food, treats, toys and more for your furry family members.

Sunny’s Mobile Pet Spa: 252-354-5656, www. sunnysmobilepetspa.com. Full service grooming salon on wheels. We come to your home or office, Monday-Friday, for dog and cat grooming. Your pet will enjoy the relaxing spa-like experience!

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

advertiser INDEX AA Express Plumbing .......................................23 Ace Builders .....................................................25 ALB Decorator Fabrics......................................43 Al Williams Properties ......................................13 American Force Construction ...........................15 Artistic Tile & Stone...........................................17 Atlantic Beach Realty ........................................23 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters ........................53 Beaufort Furniture .............................................41 Bluewater Builders ............................................22 Bluewater Insurance .........................................22 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre ......................3 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Earnhardt ..........3 Bluewater Real Estate, Marcia Jordan .............53 Bluewater Real Estate Sales .............Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals ................................3 Braswell Carpet Cleaning .................................59 Budget Blinds ....................................................21 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS.........................13 Carolina Home & Garden .................................45 Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative...............55 Carteret Health Care...........................................7 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc...................2 Chalk & Gibbs Insurance & Real Estate...........56 Churchwell’s Jewelers.......................................13 Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc ..................40 Coastal Awnings .................................................9 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport ....................46 Coastal Countertops .........................................59

Coastal Imaging & Radiology ...........................66 Emerald Isle Books ...........................................12 Emerald Isle Homeowner Services ....................5 Emerald Isle Insurance .....................................27 Emerald Isle Realty Sales.................................67 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals...............34 Future Homes ...................................................10 Great Windows..................................................59 Guthrie Interiors ................................................10 Handcrafted Homes ..........................................12 Harber Marine Construction .............................16 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall.....................38 Irene Bailey Fine Portraits.................................45 Island Essentials ...............................................49 Island Furniture .................................................51 Landmark Homes .............................................59 Landmark Sothebys International.......................9 Liftavator............................................................19 Lighthouse Boutique .........................................55 Lisa Levey Interiors ...........................................25 Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail ...............53 McQueen’s Interiors ..........................................33 Movement Mortgage .........................................55 National Marble Products .................................42 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores .................36 New Visage .......................................................47 Nowell & Company ...........................................61 Outer Banks Marine Construction ....................17 Petal Pushers ....................................................12

Pine Knoll Shores Realty ..................................29 Pipeline Plumbing .............................................49 Realty World, Katrina Marshall .........................40 Realty World First Coast .....................................5 Rid-A-Pest .........................................................65 Salty Dog’s Pet Boutique ..................................50 Solbloc Window Tinting .....................................51 Southeastern Elevator ......................................35 Southern Glass & Mirror ...................................41 Spinnaker’s Reach ............................................11 Sunny’s Mobile Pet Spa ....................................50 Sun-Surf Realty – Brenda Benson ...................17 Sun-Surf Realty Property Management. ..........31 Sun-Surf Realty Sales.......................................18 The Star Team...................................................39 Sweet Dreams ..................................................58 Tab Premium Builders.......................................38 Tide Tamer ..........................................................4 Tideline Lawn Care ...........................................46 Top it Off ............................................................38 Town of Emerald Isle.........................................24 William’s Floor Coverings..................................47 William’s Hardware ...........................................43 Windows & More ...............................................37 Window, Wall & Interior Décor ..........................43 The Yard Barber ................................................16 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care ......25

RODENT CONTROL Rodents are truly one of the most unwelcome pests out there. At Rid A Pest, we utilize only safe and effective rodent control methods to remove these pests from your living spaces. Once we’re done, we can assist in identifying entry points that should be repaired in and around your home to keep rodents from returning.

• Rodents spread diseases.

• Rodents breed rapidly.

• Rodents destroy homes.

We specialize in removing and preventing infestations of house mice, Norway Rats and Roof Rats. Knowing which is infesting the home is important to providing effective treatment.

Call for a FREE estimate today!

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