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Coasting ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Book Bag ............................................................................................................................................. 12 Leftovers Can Offer a Second Helping .................................................................................................. 14 Coastal Currents .................................................................................................................................. 20 Wooden Boat Show Celebrates Artistry ................................................................................................ 29 At the Aquarium ................................................................................................................................... 34 Summertime Music ............................................................................................................................. 38 State Needs an Official Game Bird ....................................................................................................... 39 The Herman Trend – Dogs at Work Revisited ........................................................................................ 44 Cruise Downtown to Find What Floats Your Boat................................................................................... 45 Aquarium Opens Doors to Exploration .................................................................................................. 50 Shall the People Vote to Pick State Spider? .......................................................................................... 61 Highway 70 Upgraded to Future Interstate ........................................................................................... 65 State Ferries are a Colorful Lot ............................................................................................................. 71 Mile of Hope Comes to the Beach May 12-14 ...................................................................................... 72 Chamber Connection ........................................................................................................................... 16 Tide Tables .......................................................................................................................................... 17 The Onlooker: Sales Tax Holiday........................................................................................................... 23 Rental Signs ........................................................................................................................................ 28 Bulletin Board ...................................................................................................................................... 32 Health & Wellness ................................................................................................................................ 42 Property Watch .................................................................................................................................... 52 Shorelines ........................................................................................................................................... 66 Turtle Tracks ........................................................................................................................................ 68 Puzzle Page ......................................................................................................................................... 70 Tourism Barometer .............................................................................................................................. 73 Horoscopes.......................................................................................................................................... 74 Best Buys ............................................................................................................................................ 75 Advertiser Index ................................................................................................................................... 77 Atlantic Beach Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 48 Emerald Isle Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 22 Emerald Tidings ................................................................................................................................... 24 Staying Busy........................................................................................................................................ 32 Indian Beach Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 58 Pine Knoll Shores Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 56 Pine Knoll Shores Club News ............................................................................................................... 57 Thanks to our Contributors: Claire Aubel, Eddie Barber, Trace Cooper, Sarah Cutillo, Ken Jones, Tom Kies, Pam Minnick, NC Coastal Federation, Stewart Pickett, Michelle Powers, Rudi Rudolph, Frank Rush, Mike Wagoner, Julia Batten Wax & Clare Winslow. 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FROM DREAD TO RELIEF,

SHEILA CAME FULL CIRCLE.

After her breast cancer diagnosis, Sheila was terrified. But her feeling of dread soon changed to one of confidence and relief, thanks to the oncology team at Carteret Health Care. “They helped me to think positive, and to believe in my own fighting spirit,” Sheila remembers. Carteret’s team of American Board Certified and Fellowship trained doctors, including specialty trained Breast and Plastic surgeons, have access to the latest in cancer-fighting technology, thanks to our one-of-a-kind partnership with UNC’s Lineberger Center. Today, Sheila remains close to the Carteret Medical and Radiation Oncology team, dropping by with baskets of fruit and fresh-baked pies. “We did it together,” she says. See more of Sheila’s story & meet our community comprehensive cancer center team at

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Operations Guardian Angels, a highly elite unit of combat pararescue jumpers. His latest novel is “The Low Bird” which was published in November 2016 and is based on a true story set during the Vietnam War about the rescue of a pilot behind enemy lines in Laos. Robbins is also a successful playwright; his works include “Scorched Earth,” an adaptation of his novel of the same name, and “Sam & Carol,” a two-person tour de force about his parents. His third stage play, “The End of War,” will premiere in Richmond this spring. While in Atlantic Beach, he plans to discuss his research and where it has taken him during his lengthy career. To learn more about his upcoming lecture, email liliaklee@ gmail.com.

Running in the Sand Just because you’re at the beach doesn’t mean you won’t have a chance to put on those running shoes. Carteret County’s popular beach run series returns May 16 at the Atlantic Beach Circle. The bi-weekly runs offer 1-mile, 5K and 10K options and are open to all skill levels and all ages. The races, organized by the Carteret County Parks and Recreation Dept., offer a no-pressure approach to finding a little motivation and competition. If you’ve been thinking about participating in an organized run/walk, this is a great place to start. Races on May 16 and 30 begin at 6:30pm, but get there early in order to register. Better yet, register ahead of time at ccpr.recdesk.com.

Balsam Range Visits Morehead The Rotary Club of Morehead City brings award-winning bluegrass band Balsam Range to the Crystal Coast for a local scholarship fundraiser at 7pm on Saturday May 13, at Carteret Community Theatre. Tickets are $30 for advance reserved seating and $35 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at www.carteretcommunitytheatre.com. 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.

Author David Robbins to Speak The Carteret Arts Forum brings historical military fiction author David Robbins to Atlantic Beach this month to discuss “What I’ve Learned about History by Making Things Up.” The lecture is planned for 5pm on Tuesday, May 23, at the Coral Bay Club. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.carteretartsforum. com or at the door. Youth and college students with valid college ID may purchase tickets for $5. A native of Richmond, Va., Robbins has published 14 novels, made repeated visits to the NY Times bestsellers list, and had several of his works optioned for film. His most recent project has been a series on the US Air Force Special 8

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Quality Quilting The Crystal Coast Quilt Show returns to the civic center May 19-20 for its 33rd year. Open from 9am to 5pm both days, the show features all things quilt related, from vendors to exhibits to demonstrations. Prizes are awarded in several categories and guests have the chance to view some of the area’s best quilting talent under one roof. Visitors will have the opportunity to win the featured quilt, titled “Navigating my Way Back Home.” Tickets for the show are $7, age 12 and under are free. Drawing tickets are $1.

Jimmy Black on Display in Beaufort The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery is featuring artist Jimmy Black and his collection of oil paintings, titled “Near and Far” through May. The collection reflects Jimmy’s travels from Cuba, Italy, Beaufort and more. Black was born in Richmond, Va, and attended Episcopal High School before studying at UNC Chapel Hill. He worked in banking at Wachovia for 40 years before retiring to rekindle his love for painting. He and his wife split their time between Raleigh and Carteret County. The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, located in the historic Rustell House on the Beaufort Historic Site, is the oldest art gallery in Carteret County. (Continued on page 10)

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Day of Prayer Events Each year the president denotes the first Thursday in May as the National Day of Prayer across the country. The National Day of Prayer Crystal Coast committee has planned events for Thursday, May 4. Prayer rallies will be held at noon at Lowe’s Food, Cape Carteret; Emerald Isle Town Hall; and Swansboro Town Hall. In addition, a prayer service will be held at 7pm at Swansboro United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Float Away at the Crystal Coast Boat Show Celebrating a milestone this year, the Crystal Coast Boat Show returns to downtown Morehead City May 19-21. With additional dock space this year near Jaycee Park, the show has the ability to stretch out and accommodate a growing number of vessels, both on land and in the water. Which is great news for this 10-year-old celebration of all things nautical. “We have become one of the largest boat shows in the eastern part of the state,” said Capt. Steve Miller, chairman of the Boat Show committee. “Before the end of last year’s show, dealers and vendors were signing up for the 2017 show. Each year this boat show continues to attract people in the market for buying the boat of their dreams.” The Crystal Coast Boat Show features both new and used boats and showcases a variety of marine products and services, outdoor gear, fishing tackle, brokers and resource conservation groups. The boat show is free and open to the public from 9am-5pm on Saturday, May 20 and 9am-4pm on Sunday, May 21. This year, it kicks off with a new event from 9am-4pm on Friday, May 19. Whether you’re looking for your first boat, or you’re ready to trade up, new and used boat dealers will be on hand all weekend to help you explore the options. In partnership with the Carteret Community College, the Boat Show offers an expanded education program, “Boating DIY.” Individuals interested in learning more about boating and maintenance are encouraged to attend morning and afternoon classes hosted by the college’s MARTEC Boat Program and the Marine Propulsion System while a working lunch will be hosted by the college’s culinary program. The Morehead City chapter of the Antique Automobile Club will be on hand as well, showcasing vehicles from 9am-3pm on Saturday, May 20, at Katherine Davis Park. Also on tap, the Sunshine Band will perform at 10:30am in Jaycee Park. On Sunday, May 21, the Morehead City After Hours Rotary Club takes over the park for its annual Cornhole Tournament starting at 12:30pm. Burgers, hot dogs and beverages will be available for sale. To register, or for more information, email afterhoursrotary@gmail.com. For additional information on the show, visit www.crystalcoastboatshow.com or www.downtownmoreheadcity.com or call 252-808-0440. 10 ISLAND REVIEW

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Pine Knoll Shores is once again hosting its signature events to raise money for Hope for the Warriors, a program dedicated to help provide a variety of services to military members and their families. Included in this year’s fundraising effort are Beach Runs, Kayak for the Warriors and the Warrior Reception. Scheduled for 8am on Saturday, May 27 at The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores. The cost is $25 for the 5K, which includes a T-shirt, and $15 for the Fun Run. Routes and additional information can be found at www.k4tw.org. On Thursday, June 1, the annual Warrior Reception will be held at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Silent and live auctions will include the works of local artists along with goods and services from local businesses. The reception begins at 6pm and tickets are $10. It’s the water activities, however, that everyone is waiting for. The annual race sees hundreds of kayakers and paddleboarders take to the water for bragging rights. Planned for Saturday, June 3, at Garner Park on Oakleaf Drive, the 3.2-mile kayak race gets started at 10am. Registration is $50 and includes a T-shirt and lunch. There will be a traditional raw time winner, however, in order to raise funds for the Hope for the Warriors, there is also a Warrior Race, that deducts a second from a racers’ overall time for every dollar they raise. All racers should arrive by 9am and attend a pre-race safety briefing. Personal flotation devices are required, and only human-powered vessels are allowed. If you want to paddle with a partner, tandem kayaks are allowed. It is recommended that participants wear shoes they don’t mind getting wet due to oyster shells. For those who prefer to keep their feet on dry land, there is great race viewing from McNeill Park, Brock Basin and Ramsey Park. The public is welcome to join the crowds following the race for the awards ceremony and a hotdog lunch. The cost is $10 per person or $15 per family. In addition, residents are asked to display their American flags along the shore and throughout town. To learn more about the event, visit www.k4tw.org.

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KIRBY has come back! Those who read Tom Gill’s first book, “The Bridge,� will remember the young girl who drove off the Langston Bridge at Emerald Isle and was rescued by her step- father. The same Kirby who fell for island bred Sam Fontaine during her summer vacation and married him at the end of Gill’s intriguing earlier novel is the main character in “Return to Emerald Isle.� This time she returns without husband Sam but with her son, Journey. Sam, a Marine pilot, has died in an accident as the book begins. “Return to Emerald Isle� has a touch of Nicholas Sparks’ relational story-telling and a great deal of Tom Gill’s interest in anything concerning Emerald Isle and this part of North Carolina. The story here is compelling and the settings are familiar and well described. The author has obviously frequented many locales and engaged with many people who live in this region of our state. Readers will visit Beaufort, New Bern and Swansboro, as well as Emerald Isle. Both of Gill’s novels relate tragedies but they are far from morbid. The adult Kirby is still reticent about crossing the bridge where she almost lost her life. She says, “Wide-awake for this crossing I’m still apprehensive even though I know nothing else bad can happen to me. Can it?� That question could well be the central theme of this latest novel. Most readers will pull for Kirby as her story unfolds. This is what an author wants – for readers to become invested in the characters. Kirby meets ABS, a character only one can create with a good measure of imagination which Tom Gill owns. One purpose of Kirby’s return is to bring Sam’s ashes home to the waters of the Atlantic, the Trav-L-Park at Emerald Isle, to be specific. As “Amazing Grace� is sung Kirby reflects on the ironies of her life. Her father survived Afghanistan to be shot and killed in his own neighborhood at home. Her husband survives combat as a pilot only to die in a flight test. Tom Gill’s own military background has fitted him well to tell such a story. He also writes as one who knows well the joys and sorrows of life. There is one aspect of the book this reviewer is not fond of. It is a certain plot twist which shall not be detailed in this review. It is, however, a very clever and surprising turn which will ensure this to be a provocative novel. Follow Kirby in her return to Emerald Isle to meet the people she meets and visit the places she visits. The story, the settings, and the characters make for a delightful read. Curt Finch Emerald Isle Books

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Leftovers Can Offer a Second Helping WHEN THE BEACH vacation draws to a close, it’s time to pack up the sandy clothes and clean out the refrigerator before heading back home. For the past couple years, vacationers have had the option of dropping off their extra food and paper goods to a group of volunteers working with A Second Helping. These supplies are gathered and donated to the food pantry operated by White Oak Ecumenical Outreach Ministries, which serves Swansboro and the surrounding communities, and is commonly known by the name of its thrift shop, Hem of His Garment. This pantry helps supply between 60-100 families with food each month. During the summer last year, a dozen coolers and numerous boxes of dry goods were taken to the food pantry every Saturday from mid June through August. This year, the season plans to expand to include Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Valerie Johnson, who joined founder George Gardner as his first volunteer in the project, said the concept is simple but can have a big impact. “There is so much waste and there are so many people in need. We just need to match the two to provide a solution!” Several realty companies have helped to promote the project in vacation guides given to their visitors, and the Town of Emerald Isle has been supportive by placing information on the project in their monthly newsletter. A drop-off point will be conveniently located near Bert’s Surf Shop at the corner of Emerald Drive (Hwy 58) and Islander Drive between the hours of 8am until 11am on Saturdays. As tourists check out of their cottages, they can leave their extra food at the drop-off on the way off the island. Stir-It-Up Coffee Shop, on the west end of

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chamber connection Graduations and Honors LEADERSHIP CARTERET STEERING Committee Co-Chairs Steve Hellersperk and Alan Leary recently presented certificates to 33 new graduates of Leadership Carteret. “This is the 29th consecutive year that the chamber has offered this program and I think this year’s class raised the bar. The Class of 2017 may well be ‘the best class ever’,” Leary said. Those who successfully completed the program are: Tonya Akagbobi of Emerald Isle Realty, Rebecca Amerson of Chalk and Gibbs, Shawn Banks of NC Cooperative Extension, Krystal Bequette of Emerald Isle Realty, Tommy Burns of Carteret County, John A.C. Cartner of Cartner & Fiske, PLLC, Steve Davis of Carteret Community College, Christina Fulcher of Branch Banking and Trust Company, Cheryl Garner of Carteret Community College, Mario Gil of the US Coast Guard Sector NC, Tina Gillis of Emerald Isle Realty, Kristie Goodwin of the Inn at Pine Knoll Shores, Sheree Higgins of Carteret County Association of Realtors, Dawn Hoffmann of World Class Flooring, Bruce Holstad of Watson Matthews Real Estate and Sidney Hunter of Beaufort Historical Association. Additional graduates include Amanda Johnson of First Bank, Nicole Leszczynski of Emerald Isle Realty, Amanda Lyle of Carteret Community College Foundation, Robert Lynch of Duke Energy, Misty Menezes of Emerald Isle Realty, Butch Moore of Crystal Coast Civic Center, Mike Morgan of Safrit’s Building Supply, Bill Mosier of Cartner and Fiske, PLLC, Logan Okun of Carteret Community College, Kim Price of bask hotel, Stephanie Ross of Bluewater Real Estate of Atlantic Beach, Michell Shreve of Town of Atlantic Beach, Beth Simpson of Carteret

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Sat. 6: 43rd Wooden Boat Show. 9am-4pm. Join the NC Maritime Museum for a day full of demonstrations, lectures, races, competitions and more, all focused on some of the most elegant wooden boats still in action. While the fun takes place on the Beaufort waterfront, free parking and a shuttle is offered at the site’s Gallants Channel Annex. Details: 252-7287317 or www.beaufortwoodenboatshow. com. Beaufort National Boatbuilding Challenge. 11am-5pm. Join the fun under the big top on the Beaufort waterfront as two-man teams attempt to construct a skiff in four hours … and then take it for a spin! Construction runs through 3pm and judging is planned from 3-4pm. Entry fee is $100. Details: 252-723-9212, beaufortchallenge.com. Bike the Banks. 8am. This event offers three rides to choose from, 10 miles, 50 miles and 100 miles, all showcasing the area’s beautiful scenery. Entry fees are $25 to $45. Register at active.com. Details: mrt@ec.rr.com. Mosquito Run/Walk. 8am. This fundraising rail race will help support the Friends of Fort Macon through both a 5K and 10K runs or walks. Sign up online at runtheeast.com. Details: 252-726-3775, www.ncparks.gov/fort-macon-state-park. 7, 14, 21, 28: 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. Sun. 7: Around the Island Race. 8am-2pm. This nonstop race around the islands that form Beaufort Harbor is organized by the NC Maritime Museum. Course is chosen on the day of the race based on wind and weather conditions. Begin and end at the museum’s watercraft center. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.beaufortwoodenboatshow.com. White Oak Birding Cruise. 10am-Noon. Join birding expert Joanne Powell for a birding cruise on and around the White Oak River and Bogue Sound including Huggins and Bear islands, for migratory

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birds. The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferry boat through the estuaries. Cost is $20-$25. All ages are welcome, although the program is geared toward adults and older children. Sponsored by the NC Coastal Federation. Details: 252393-8185 or www.nccoast.org. 8, 15: Story Time & Pre-K Play. 9-10am. Parents and tots 5 and under enjoy open play in the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation gymnasium. Parents must accompany children. Free. Details: 252354-6350. Mon. 8: Bird Hike. 9am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon and take a leisurely hike to identify birds native to the area. Fort Macon has an amazing mix of shore birds and songbirds, and there is always something new to see. Details: 252-726-3775. Tue. 9: Behind the Scenes – Palace Gardens. 2-3pm. Discover what’s in bloom at Tryon Palace this spring by joining one of the staff gardeners for a behind-thescenes tour that includes all of the site’s gardens. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children. Details: 252-639-3560 or www. tryonpalace.org. Wed. 10: Merry Time for Tots – Whale of a Time. 10-11am. Children and their caregivers are invited to join the NC Maritime Museum to learn about whales and make their own whale craft. Ages 2-5, free. Details: 252-728-7318 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. 11 & 26: Kayak the Salt Marsh. 9am-Noon. Learn about local history and the importance of sale marshes while enjoying a relaxing paddle with the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Instruction and safety lessons provided. Participants must know how to swim and some kayak experience is recommended. Advance reservations required. Cost is $25 per person, $15 with own kayak. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Thur. 11: Pirate Pancake Dinner. 5-7pm. Swansboro Parks and Recreation invites everyone for a little food, a little fun and

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12-14: Mile of Hope. This special event for children diagnosed with cancer and their families provides a weekend getaway at the beach. Based at the Atlantis Lodge, Atlantic Beach, the three-day fun fest features a sand castle building competition on Saturday afternoon. Details: Ed Moore, 919-782-6471 or www. mileofhope.org.

Fri. 19: Shackleford Banks – Horses, Hiking and History. 9:30am-1:30pm. Experience the national park with a guided hike on the Shackleford Banks with the NC Maritime Museum. Not suitable for children under 12. Reservations required, $25. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Astronomy. 8pm. Meet at the bathhouse at Fort Macon State Park to view space through a telescope and learn more about the universe. Details: 252726-3775.

Fri. 12: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 252-354-6350. Buccaneer Ball. 6-10pm. Swansboro hosts its first Buccaneer Ball featuring live music, a cash bar and plenty of food. Pirate costumes are encouraged. Cost is $25 per person, $40 per couple. Details: 910-326-2600. Sat. 13: Balsam Range Perform. 7pm. The Rotary Club of Morehead City brings award-wining bluegrass band Balsam Range to the Carteret Community Theatre. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Details: www.carteretcommunitytheatre.com. Pirate Fest. 10am-4pm. This free, family-friendly event in Swanboro includes a costume parade, pirate shows, storytelling, live music and lots of fun along the downtown streets. 16, 30: Beach Run. 6:30pm. Carteret County Parks and Recreation organizes this annual series featuring 1-mile, 5K and 10K options for all skill levels at the Atlantic Beach Circle. Cost is $7 per race. Registration begins at 5:15pm. Register online at ccpr.recdesk.com. Tue. 16: Shoreline Restoration Project. The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and the NC Coastal Federation team up to work on a living shoreline project at The Trinity Center. Registration is required. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com. 19-20: Beaufort Music Festival. The streets of historic Beaufort come to life with live music during this annual festival at the Beaufort Historic Site. Watch out for the North Carolina spotlight stage on Middle Lane. Details: beaufortmusicfestival. com. Crystal Coast Quilt Show. In its 33rd year, this annual event at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City, fea-

20-21: Crystal Coast Boat Show. Held on the Morehead City Waterfront, the Crystal Coast Boat show features both new and used boats and showcases a variety of marine products and services, including outdoor gear, fishing tackle, outfitters, brokers, fishing clubs and resource conservation groups. The show includes vendors, artists, vintage automobiles and entertainment. Details: www.crystalcoastboatshow.com. Introduction to Wooden Boat Building. 9am-4:30pm. In this two-day hands on course, students explore the art of boat building from start to finish. Begin with the design and lofting of boats and move on to the setup, steam bending and different methods of creating the back bone of small boats. Course fee is $135. Must be 16 to participate. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Sat. 20: Sultans of String. 7:30pm. The acoustic duo performs at Joslyn Hall, Carteret Community College, thanks to the Down East Folk Arts Society. General admission is $16; members, $13; and students, $10. Doors open at 6:30pm. Details: 252-646-4657 or www.downeastfolkarts.org. AB Beach Music Festival. 11am-6pm. The Town of Atlantic Beach brings a chance to shag on the shores this spring with its popular music festivals. Performers include Coastline, Band of Oz, Fantastic Shakers and the Mighty Saints of Soul. Free. Sun. 21: African American Heritage Tour. 2-3pm. New Bern served as a haven for many African American during the early stages of the Civil War and many of the city’s houses and public buildings were built by African American craftsmen. This walking tour offered at Tryon Palace takes visitors by some of these significant historic spots. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children. Details: 252-639-3500, www.tryonpalace.org.

Tue. 23: Sea Turtles of North Carolina. Noon. Explore the world of sea turtles with the staff at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Free. Details: 252-7287317 or www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. 26-30: Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall. Pay your respects this Memorial Day at Glad Tidings Church, Morehead City, thanks to the Daughters of the American Revolution and a grant from the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. Opening ceremonies are planned for 11am on Friday, May 26. To learn more, call 910326-6164. Fri. 26: Alive at Five. 5pm. Join the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association for a free concert at Jaycee Park on the Morehead City waterfront. The Swashtones perform. Details: www. downtownmoreheadcity.com or 252-8080440. 27-28: CCACC Spring Show. This juried sale of arts and crafts takes over the Beaufort Historic Site three times a year thanks to the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition. Expect painting, photography, wood carving and much more. Details: 252-728-5225. Sat. 27: Memorial Day Fireworks. Put a bang into your weekend at the Atlantic Beach Boardwalk for the annual Memorial Day fireworks display. Free. 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: 252726-3775. K4TW 5K Beach Run/Walk. Join the Kayak for the Warrior organizers for a friendly beach run in Pine Knoll Shores. Cost is $25 for the 5K, $15 for the Fun Run/Walk. Awards to top three in several age and gender groups. Register at www.runtheeast.com. Mon. 29: Military Appreciation Day. 9am5pm. Active duty and military veterans from all branches of the armed services receive free admission to Tryon Palace, New Bern. Discounts available for accompanying family members. Details: www.tryonpalace.org. Wed. 31: Evening Gun Salute. 4pm. Meet at Fort Macon State Park to observer the firing of a Civil War cannon in the tradition of the military’s “Evening Gun.” Troops from US Coast Guard Base Fort Macon will make up the cannon crew. Details: 252-726-3775. .

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A Busy May In Emerald Isle I LOVE THE month of May. It is one of my favorite months at the beach. The days are warm and very pleasant. We have many exciting events planned for Emerald Isle and for our community. The annual National Day of Prayer will be held on Thursday, May 4 beginning at noon. The event will take place in front of the Town Administration Building. The theme of the 66thAnnual National Day of Prayer is: “For your Great Name’s Sake! Hear us... Forgive Us... Heal Us! As the 2017 National Day of Prayer approaches, thousands of individuals, churches and communities will be gathering to celebrate and to pray for our Nation. Please join with your fellow citizens to pray corporately for God to pour out His Spirit into our nation and community that all will see what an awesome God we serve. Please join me on Thursday, May 4 at noon for this celebration. Bike the Banks will be held on Saturday, May 6 beginning at 8am. There will be three rides to choose from. Ride 1: Emerald Isle Ride (10 miles along the Bike Path) $25 entry free. Ride 2: Fort Macon (50 miles) $40 entry fee. Ride 3: Cape Lookout (100 miles) $40 entry fee. Register at Active.com. If you have questions email mrt@ec.rr.com. Police Educating the Public (PEP) will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 10am in the Town Board Meeting Room. The topic will be our annual Hurricane Preparedness Training class. I will be the

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instructor for this session. With the Hurricane Season beginning on June 1 this is always a well-attended and very informative PEP program. I look forward to seeing you at the PEP program on Tuesday, May 16. The Chief of Police will also be present to answer any questions as well. It is always good to be prepared as we approach the Atlantic Hurricane Season. A Golf Cart Safety, Rules and Regulation Class will be held on Tuesday, May 23 at 10am in the town Board Meeting Room. The Town of Emerald Isle along with Kalt Life Custom Carts will present an informative session for the public that will cover misconceptions or misunderstandings regarding the operation of golf carts in Emerald Isle as well as the differences between a golf cart and a low speed vehicle. This should be a very informative meeting. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be in Morehead City from May 26-May 30 at the Glad Tidings Church on 4621 Country Club Road. The opening ceremony will be on Friday, May 26 at 11am and the closing ceremony on Tuesday, May 30 at 8:30am. The wall will be accessible to all visitors 24 hours a day. Please make every effort to attend this event. For additional information, please contact DAR Chapter Regent Linda Phelps at 910-3266164 orrphelps@ec.rr.com. I am looking forward to seeing you around Emerald Isle in May. Enjoy the month!

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State Should Restore Sales Tax Holidays SEVEN STATE SENATORS are suggesting that North Carolina reinstate the popular “sales tax holiday weekend” that was eliminated by the General Assembly in 2014. S.B. 147 seeks to restore three days of tax-free shopping on the first weekend of August – primarily for backto-school supplies, computer equipment and clothing. Primary sponsors of the bill are Sens. Paul Lowe Jr. of Winston-Salem and Valerie Foushee of Hillsborough. The bill was submitted with five co-sponsors, Sens. Angela Bryant of Rocky Mount, Gladys Robinson of Greensboro, Erica Smith-Ingram of Henrico, Terry Van Duyn of Biltmore Forest and Joyce Waddell of Newell. All are Democrats. Republican lawmakers need to jump onboard. This is not a partisan issue. It’s all and only about stimulating business and commerce. Between 2002-13, North Carolina consumers looked forward to three full days of tax-free shopping for selected items. These were happy times that lifted the spirits of families – shopping together and saving a little money in the process. Tax-free shopping created an atmosphere of opportunity for savvy merchants to enhance the “shopping sensation,” even for items that weren’t tax-free, such as home furnishings and accessories. The state legislature eliminated the tax-free holidays, however, effective in 2014, because of an analysis by the NC Dept. of Revenue. The department concluded the 2013 sales tax holidays “cost the state an estimated $13.4 million in lost revenue.” Or, from another perspective, North Carolina consumers saved $13.4 million in 2013, in the form of taxes they didn’t have to pay to the state government. Sen. Lowe said: “We’ve got to find a way to help working families … there’s still a whole lot of folks out there who are struggling.” Retailers in Carteret County definitely benefited from the amount of consumer purchasing that typically occurred during the three-day, tax-free period each year

from 2002-13. The timing of the incentive – the first weekend in August – was ideal for local merchants, because “extra people” are here then. Early August is big family vacation time at the beach, so tourists, guests and second home owners were able to “Shop Carteret First” and participate in the tax-free shopping spree while staying along the Crystal Coast. The economic contribution by visitors is real and substantial. The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce advocates reinstatement of the sales tax holidays on the first weekend of August and suggests that “restoring this popular shopping activity will help stimulate local economies.” S.B. 147 has been referred to the Senate’s Committee on Rules and Operations. Its chair is Sen. Bill Rabon of Southport, a Republican. His district includes Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties, all similar to Carteret County as tourism destinations, and poised to directly benefit from sales tax holidays in North Carolina. Closing argument: The four states that border North Carolina – Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina – all observe tax-free holidays. North Carolina’s legislators need to redo their math on this issue. Solve this word problem: How much money did North Carolina residents spend while “tax-free holiday shopping” in those four states in 2014, 2015 and 2016? The quick and easy answer is “beaucoup” – or “mucho dinero.” These dollars need to come back home to North Carolina. Restart the sales tax holidays this August. Brunswick County is a border county, abutting Horry County, S.C., so that’s even more reason for Sen. Rabon to look after the economic interests of his constituents. Carteret County residents, second home owners and visitors may want to drop him a line at bill.rabon@ncleg.net.

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Town Pursues Development of Meeting and Events Center IN AN EFFORT to generate more economic activity in the town during the fall, winter and spring months, and also to promote quality redevelopment in the Islander Drive area (known as Village West in the town’s land use plan and zoning regulations), the town is pursuing the development of a new “meeting and events center” in this area of Emerald Isle. The center is intended to host trade and professional associations and other large public events in Emerald Isle, and would be constructed and operated in partnership with a commercial partner. As the first step toward this goal, the town has executed a contract for the purchase of a 1.8 acre parcel of land on Islander Drive that is the site of an abandoned go-kart track. The parcel is located directly adjacent to the town’s Western Ocean Regional Access facility, and the town intends to combine the parcels (and potentially others) for the future development of the meeting and events center at this location. Specific plans will be developed by town officials in the coming months, and the town will ultimately solicit proposals from potential private partners for the construction of the project. The town envisions the new facility will include both public and private components, including an enhanced public beach access facility, the new events center and private commercial investment in an attractive and dynamic center of activity in this underutilized area of Emerald Isle. The town is seeking economic development funding from Carteret County for this land purchase, and, if funding is awarded, the town expects to close on the land purchase in June. The town’s first task will be to clean-up the property shortly after taking ownership in June. For more information about the land purchase and the proposed events center, please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/Memo-03-14-2017-Item-9.

Town Working to Acquire 30-Acre Tract Behind Town Government Complex The town is currently working with MCAS Cherry Point on the acquisition of the largest remaining vacant parcel of land in Emerald Isle for future park development. The 30-acre tract located directly behind the town government complex includes a mature maritime forest and approximately 1,100 linear feet of frontage on Archers Creek, and is located directly within the Bogue Field flight path. The town has executed a contract to purchase the land, and is seeking more than $2.5 million of grant funding from MCAS Cherry Point, the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund, and the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund toward the $3 million purchase price. The town expects to learn the fate of all grant applications by September, and hopes to complete the purchase in October. The Conservation Fund, a national preservation organization with an office in North Carolina, is assisting the town on this significant project. Upon acquisition, the town intends to preserve approximately 20 acres as a nature park, with public hiking trails and other passive recreation amenities. The town intends to reserve the remaining 10 acres for future active recreation facilities, potentially including a soccer field, baseball field, tennis courts, and/or other amenities desired by the community in the future. The future park will be known as McLean-Spell Park, in honor of the original founders who first began development of Emerald Isle in the 1950s.

Town Continues to Monitor Sales Tax Bill Town officials met recently with Sens. Harry Brown and Norman Sanderson, and Rep. Pat McElraft to discuss the impact of Senate Bill 126 (which would redistribute local sales tax revenues) on tourism-dependent communities like Emerald Isle and Carteret County, and presented two alternative proposals for consideration. The two alternative proposals are aimed at achieving Senator Brown’s goal to assist rural counties, but would not harm places like Emerald Isle and Carteret County. Under Senate Bill 126, Carteret County and its 11 municipalities could lose up to $1.3 million of sales tax revenue annually. Emerald Isle would lose up approximately $80,000 annually. Town officials continue to closely monitor this issue, and will continue efforts to preserve the town’s annual sales tax revenues. 24 ISLAND REVIEW

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Town Supports Current School Calendar Since state legislation was enacted in 2004, North Carolina public schools have been required to wait until late August (generally on or near Aug. 26) to begin the annual school year. This school start date was established in order to preserve a more traditional summer schedule for students, parents, and teachers, and also to preserve most of the month of August for family vacations. Prior to 2004, many North Carolina school systems were beginning school in early August, with one system even beginning in late July. Since that time, there have been numerous attempts to amend the 2004 school calendar law, but none have been successful. There are several bills under consideration by the NC General Assembly this year that would allow schools to begin earlier in August, and (Continued on page 26)

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the town has gone on record opposing these bills. The current school calendar law is vital to the tourism industry in North Carolina, and the preservation of most of the month of August for family vacations is critical to the local tourism industry. In fact, Carteret County room occupancy tax revenues during the month of August increased by 36% in the four years following the 2004 school calendar law.

Draft EIS Set to Be Released for Beach Nourishment Master Plan After several years of hard work by many (under the direction of the Carteret County Beach Commission), the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the master plan for future beach nourishment activities in our area is finally set to be released for public comment this month. The Draft EIS outlines planned future beach nourishment activities for all of Bogue Banks, including Emerald Isle, and also outlines future management efforts in Bogue Inlet. The Draft EIS covers a 50-year planning period, and will be followed by a Final EIS later this year or early next year. The Final EIS should then enable the issuance of a 50-year Federal and State permit authorization for future beach nourishment and inlet management activities in Emerald Isle. The town remains committed to beach nourishment to address beach erosion, provide storm protection, and promote an attractive recreational beach along its 12 miles of oceanfront. The town also remains committed to the periodic realignment of the main ebb channel in Bogue Inlet to promote a stable position in the center of the Bogue Inlet complex (away from public and private development at The Point), preserve important environmental habitat, promote public access to the inlet, and promote safe navigation. The release of the Draft EIS represents a key milestone for the town’s future efforts.

Bogue Inlet Dredging to be Completed in April The US Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) will be completing navigation maintenance dredging in Bogue Inlet (the connector channel and across the ocean bar) in early April in an effort to promote a safe navigation channel for the spring and summer boating season. The Corps will be establishing a new, more central location for the connecting channel, and the US Coast Guard will be relocating the aids to navigation to follow the new route. Work is expected to be complete by mid or late April. Although this work is completed by the Federal government, it is funded exclusively by a partnership between the State and area local governments.

New Beach Swing Installed at Western Ocean Regional Access Town staff recently installed a new beach swing prototype at the Western Ocean Regional Access. The new swing is made of high-quality composite material with stainless steel hardware and chains, and is located on the flat beach near the base of the dunes. Relax, and enjoy the sights, sounds and smell of the ocean! The town hopes to add more of these at other beach access locations in Emerald Isle, and is making them available for sponsorship similar to the popular bench program along the Town’s bicycle path. If you’d like to sponsor a beach swing to honor or memorialize a loved one or friend, please contact Alesia Sanderson, parks and recreation director, at asanderson@ 26 ISLAND REVIEW

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emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-6350. The cost is $1,000 per swing.

Disc Golf Course Added to Emerald Isle Woods Park Thanks to the efforts of US Coast Guard member and resident Andy Johnson, other volunteers, and sponsors, a new disc golf course has been installed in Emerald Isle Woods Park. The 9-hole course weaves through the natural maritime forest, and ends near the Bogue Sound shoreline. A public dedication ceremony for the new course will be held on Friday, April 14 at 10 am at the park. Check out the new course!

Beach Parking Permits Available Now The town will begin charging for parking at the Eastern Ocean Regional Access and Western Ocean Regional Access on Friday, April 14, and will continue charging on weekends and holidays through mid-September. Emerald Isle taxpayers are eligible for two free parking permits, and these can be obtained at the Emerald Isle Community Center during normal business hours. Please make sure you secure your permit before you visit the regional access facilities. To learn more, and to apply online, visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/application-for-regional-access-parkingpermit.

Beach Equipment Exception Permits Available Now Town ordinances require all unattended beach equipment to be removed from the beach each night. Any unattended equipment left out between 8pm and 8am will be confiscated by town staff. Special exception permits are available for oceanfront property owners ONLY. To secure your exception permit, please visit the Town Administration Building during normal business hours. To learn more, please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/unattended-beach-equipment-faqs.

Emerald Isle Beach Music Festival Set for September 30 After a highly successful reboot of the Emerald Isle Beach Music Festival in 2016, the town is bringing back the event again in 2017! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 30, and come out to the beach strand from 11am-6pm! This year’s lineup includes Sammy O’Banion, Too Much Sylvia, Band of Oz, Chairmen of the Board, The Embers and The Fantastic Shakers.

Police Department Promotions Announced Police Chief Tony Reese recently announced several promotions in the police department. Bill Bailey is now serving as assistant chief, David Ketchum is now serving as police lieutenant, and Tim Long is now serving as police sergeant. Additionally, Sandra DeLorme has been named community relations officer, Tyler Biskup has been named police investigator, and officers Craig Shafer and Richard Sherin have been promoted from reserve status to full-time status. The town is proud of the excellent team of officers in the EIPD!

Download The Emerald Isle App Today! The Emerald Isle App is yet another tool to enable the town to communicate effectively with our residents, property owners, and visitors and also showcases the many great businesses offering goods and services in Emerald Isle. Visit The App Store or Google Play today, and search for “emerald isle nc”!

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rental signs Beach Generations ON APRIL 12 of this year my father, Jim Batten, would have celebrated his 100th birthday. This milestone resonates with me as I think of this “Greatest Generation” coming home from World War II, America’s post-war booming economy and men and women determined to provide in extraordinary ways for their growing families. The family vacation as we know it in America grew out of the twin pillars of the mid 20th century: the economic strength of a healthy middle class and the parents, who for the first time in our history, had the leisure time available to give travel experiences to their children. Emerald Isle, and indeed all tourism in Carteret County, blossomed during this era, which also saw the growth of our local beach cottage economy. The Crystal Coast has become one of North Carolina’s premier beach destinations and we have enjoyed many years of steady, profitable growth as measured by our county’s occupancy tax revenues. Although there is always the temptation to be complacent in our expectation that revenues will rise and visitation will increase every year, the more pragmatic approach is to view each year as a singularity; what can we each do to ensure 2017 is an exceptionally successful year for the tourism economy of our county? For vacation rental homeowners, we must always be perceptive innovators as we discern the travel preferences of each new generation. We are now hearing marketing gurus describing our 20 something visitors as Generation Z. These post millennials share many traits with their slightly older siblings from Gen X and Gen Y, but unique to them is a craving for authenticity and comfort. Technology is such an intrinsic part of their lifestyle yet still they long for organic, natural finishes of wood and

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stone and wish it balanced by soft, comfortable, simple fabrics and furnishings. Decor preferences are for minimalism (so out with the fussy silk flowers and over tropical themes of decades past). If we capture the affection of millennials and post millennials today, then we have helped win their future loyalty; we will be their beach for life. The Crystal Coast Tourism Development Authority (TDA) is also casting the vision to ensure a successful 2017 through hyper-specific messaging and targeting of this younger demographic through social media, music festivals and outdoor extreme water sports (think kite boarding). The needle is definitely moving as we see bookings increase in this age group from the urban areas of North Carolina – Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and always, Raleigh. Great attention is paid to all the generations choosing to vacation at the Crystal Coast, but it is essential to capture the imagination of the younger adult visitors. Yes, Baby Boomers, we are still relevant! We chose the beaches of the Crystal Coast decades ago and have remained loyal because Bogue Banks and the Cape Lookout National Seashore are still among the loveliest anywhere. The TDA crafts the message to all ages and stages based on our other interests of family, food, heritage, activities and even shopping. My father’s generation would feel right at home with Generation Z’s love for simple decor and natural building materials. The earliest beach cottages on Emerald Isle were crafted from native North Carolina pine for the interior walls, cedar siding and bare wood floors. One hundred years from now I predict this yearning for simple authentic beach vacations will still be there for our great-great grandchildren, the same desire felt by my parent’s too. The spiritual connection we all feel which draws us again and again to stand knee deep in the ocean is hard wired in our DNA. Parents will know the sweetness of long, happy, salt crusted beach days with their little ones close by. May it always be so. Julia Batten Wax Owner, Emerald Isle Realty jwax@eirealty.com

Maritime Museum’s Wooden Boat Show Whether you’re a boating enthusiast or prefer to keep your feet on dry land, the 43rd annual Wooden Boat Show has activities for you. The show, organized by the NC Maritime Museum, takes over Front Street in downtown Beaufort from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, May 6 and is the longest ongoing wooden boat show in the Southeast. This free event celebrates the art of wooden boat building, the sport of boat racing and the culture and history that surrounds these works of arts. Dozens of handcrafted wooden boats, full size and model, will be on display, polished and shined, for all to see. Paul Fontenoy, museum curator and Wooden Boat Show coordinator, said the show has something to offer everyone, even if you’re not a wooden boat enthusiast. “We pay a lot of attention to making sure the show is not just interesting for wooden boat enthusiasts,” Fontenoy explained. “We have activities for children and opportunities for families to do things together, such as taking a boat ride.” Highlights of the show include: Wooden Boat Kids – Starting at 10am, children will be invited to sand, design and assemble their own wooden boats, which they can then race against other children. Free Sailboat Rides – On Thursday and Friday, May 4-5, boat rides will be offered from 1-4pm and on Saturday, May 6, free boat rides in a traditional wooden boat will be offered from 1-3pm. Donations are accepted. Traditional Sailboat Races – Watch the races on Taylors Creek. At 11am, 2pm and 3pm. Carolina Maritime Model Expo – One of the main attractions at the Annual Wooden Boat Show is the many traditional wooden boats. But, there’s another show that takes place on a smaller

scale and it’s always a big draw for boat enthusiasts and landlubbers alike. It’s the Carolina Maritime Model Exposition with model boats ranging in average size from 25” to 40”. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for the “Spectator’s Choice” award. Cricket II – The boat made its debut at the show last year. Once again, visitors to the Beaufort waterfront will have the opportunity to see the fishing boat that became the inspiration for the book and movie “Jaws.” In-Water Boat Show – In addition to the Cricket II, a number of boats will be on display at the Beaufort Town Docks. From Sinbad’s pirate ship the Meka II to a traditional Core Sounder fishing boat. Boating Skills Virtual Trainer – Fort Macon Sail & Power Squadron will have its virtual trainer on hand for demonstrations from 9am-5pm on Friday, May 5 and 1-5pm on Sunday, May 7. Nautical Rope Tying – Don Van Hoy keeps alive a tradition of working with ropes and knots for practical purposes. “We took steps in 2016 to make the show more interactive than in the past,” stated David Cartier, public relations coordinator for the NC Maritime Museums. Last year, we have an event-specific website for the Annual Wooden Boat Show. Through the use of QR Codes throughout the show, participants will again be able to access the new website. The site will feature detailed information about the show. The website is www.beaufortwoodenboatshow. com. “We pack so much into one day, we want people to discover the vast number of programs we offer during the show,” stated Cartier. Participants will be able to access the complete show schedule through the use of smart phones. The kick-off reception for the 43rd annual Wooden Boat Show will be held at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center on Friday, May 5. The event includes food and live music from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 per person and are available at the museum store. To learn more about the Wooden Boat Show or the NC Maritime Museum, call 252-728-7317 or visit www. beaufortwoodenboatshow.com.

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All activities take place at the Community Center in Emerald Isle, unless otherwise noted. The Community Center’s hours are: Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm, Sat, 9am-4pm, closed Sunday. Call (252) 3546350 for more info. Be sure to visit our website at: www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd.

Adult Programs • AA: Saturdays at 8pm meets at town hall. • Art Club: Meets every Wed, 12:00-4pm at town hall. • Community Woodworkers’ Club: 1st Thurs at 7pm at town hall. •E merald Isle Stamp (Philately) Club: 2nd& 4th Thurs at 7pm at town hall. • Quilters Group: 3rd Wed of each month from 1-4pm at town hall.

Athletics (Fun for all ages!) • Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon & Thurs 6-7:30pm, 12 and under; 7:30-9pm, age 13 & up; Wed. 6-7:30 13-16, 7:30-9pm 17 & up • Open-Play Basketball: Tue 6-7:30pm, age 15 & under; 7:30-9pm, age 16 & up; Sat 9-11am, age 15 & under; 11am-4pm, age 16 & up. • Open Indoor Volleyball: Fri 6-7:30pm, age 15 & under, 7:30- 9pm, age 16 & up. *UNLESS NOTED, ALL ATHLETICS COST $2 FOR NON-MEMBERS*

Fitness The Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation offers a variety of fitness classes ees: Members $1/class, non-members $5/class (unless otherwise noted). Mon, Thu, Fri 8am- STEP; Mon & Wed 10:30am & 6:30pm-Small Group Strength Training ($10); Mon & Wed 4:15-5:15pm-Pilates; Mon &Tues 5:30pm-TABATA; Tues. 8amDANCE FUSION; Tues 9am and Fri 9:15am- BODY SCULPT; Wed 8am- ZUMBA; Wed 5:30pm- POUND; Thurs. 10:15am-PiYo Live®; Sat 9am- ADULT S.A.F.E.= Self-Defense, Awareness, Fitness & Empowerment ($5 non-members-$2 members)

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

Special Events and Information Summer Day Camp. Registration forms will be available at the website starting on April 24. Information regarding Summer Day Camp themes, field trips and other details available at www. emeraldisle-nc.org. Email Sarah Cutillo at scutillo@emeraldisle-nc.or or call 252-354-6350 for more details.

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

Monday, May 8: Storytime and Pre-K 9am-10am. Join Ms. Sarah for stories and fun! Stories are read in our classroom followed by playtime in the gymnasium. Great way to connect with other parents in the community. Contact Program Supervisor, Sarah Cutillo at scutillo@ emeraldisle-nc.or or 252.354.6350 for more details. May 8-June 8: Youth Fishing Derby Registration. Derby takes place on Saturday, June 10. This is a FREE event open to kids ages 5-12! May 12: Friday Free Flick, 7pm. Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Movie this month is “The Secret Life of Pets” May 16: PEP Program, 10-11am. The PEP program, or Police Educating the Public, is a series of one-hour classes presented on the third Tuesday of every month in the town board meeting room to increase public awareness and provide education and tips on how you can prevent yourself from becoming vulnerable to these issues. Topic: Hurricane Preparedness Training. May 25: Coffee with a Cop @ Hwy 55, 9-10am. Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation! No agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! May 29: Memorial Day. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center is closed.

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help protect shorelines from erosion and create habitat for marine creatures. Both events are free and require advance registration. Visit the aquarium’s website for details and to register.

Spring into Summer Come see what’s new at the aquarium when you kick off the summer. The aquarium is open 9am to 5pm throughout the Memorial Day holiday weekend as usual. Programs free with admission such as animal feedings and animal encounters are offered daily throughout May. More programs, activities and occasions free with admission or membership join the line-up in early June. Stand up paddleboarding, kayak excursions or other outdoor adventures are offered daily in the summer for additional fees. For hot or rainy days, extend your aquarium visit with a variety of specialized behind-the-scenes tours. See the website for the full schedule and be sure to sign up

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Winging It Summer is for the birds at the aquarium. A Bird’s-Eye View opens for its seventh season with a brand new show on Memorial Day weekend. This free program stars native raptors and water birds soaring overhead in Big Rock Theater. The show highlights the unique features of various owls, pelicans, vultures and other species that can be found across North Carolina. All the birds in the show have injuries or conditions that prevent their release into the wild. A Bird’s-Eye View is offered once a day.

Employees for Excellence The aquarium recently honored two employees for outstanding performance. Cristy Bleck, visitor services, was recognized with the Customer Service Award for her excellence in customer relations, outstanding professional attitude, engaging communication and thorough understanding of the visitor experience. David Lewis, exhibits technician, was nominated for the Award of Excellence for his high level of professional knowledge and skill, strong work ethic and dependability, enthusiasm and outstanding attitude, courteous customer relations and commitment to the aquarium’s mission. Each year, aquarium employees select their nomination awards. More than 50 nominations were cast by aquarium employees. In addition to being recognized by their colleagues for their excellence, the two received goody bags with gift certificates from several local businesses including Lowe’s Home Improvement in Morehead City, Saltwater Grill in Swansboro, Chick-Fil-A in Morehead City, The Village Market in Emerald Isle, Food Lion in Atlantic Beach, Auto Brite Full Service Car Wash in Morehead City, and a travel mug from Starbucks in Morehead City. The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. Hours are 9am-5pm daily. For more information, see www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.

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Music Festivals Rule the Spring We’re always excited that the first round of big events along the Crystal Coast each year bring the opportunity to take in great some live music. From much loved traditional beach music to something little more funky, it’s time to dust off those dancing shoes in preparation for the upcoming music festivals and performances. Always a favorite, the Beaufort Music Festival returns May 19-20 for its 29th event in this picturesque seafront town. The festival, now held at the Beaufort Historic Site on Turner Street and cozy Middle Lane, provides a great opportunity to enjoy rousing sets of free music over the course of two days. Things kick off around 4pm on Friday, May 19, and run from 11am to 10pm on Saturday, May 20. This year’s lineup includes Big Sam’s Funky Nation, The Low Counts, Muddy Magnolias, Polyrhythmics, Elise Davis, Kristin Diable, Quiet Hollers, L-Shape Lot, Dark Water Rising, Frederick the Younger, Blue Cactus, Carolina Dare, 4EverAll and Sarah Shook & the Disarmers. From funk to blues to country and bluegrass, the acts span the spectrum of musical genres, and some break down those barriers. Ones to watch include Louisville, Kentucky-based Quiet Hollers. Tagged alternative country, the deeply thoughtful melodic narratives are anything but mainstream, making it hard to pigeonhole the band into a genre. Our favorite of their released tracks is “Mont Blanc” which is described by the band as a post-apocalyptic love song – certainly a leap from traditional country playlists. Also be on the lookout for Frederick the Younger, with lead singer Jenni Cochran’s smooth 1960s vibe; The Low Counts, an impressive duo returning for their fourth BMF appearance; and L-Shape Lot, a local favorite from Wilmington who always draws a crowd. No outside alcohol will be allowed, however, beer and wine will be available on site along with food options. A children’s area will set up during the day on Saturday. For a full schedule, visit beaufortmusicfestival.com. On Saturday, May 20, music lovers with have a second option for great free music. The Atlantic Beach Beach Music Festival brings classic shagging music to the shoreline. From 11am to 6pm, the beach will fill with beach music enthusiasts to watch Jim Quick & Coastline, Fantastic Shakers, Band of Oz and the Mighty Saints of Soul perform. “The Circle location is an important part of our past, but it is also a critical part of our future. Holding events like this at the Circle ensures that it will remain the heart of Atlantic Beach while we wait for the commercial redevelopment in area to take hold and, once again, make the Circle our downtown,” said Atlantic Beach Mayor Trace Cooper. Parking is available at the Causeway Shopping Center, Doubletree by Hilton and Carteret Community College with a free shuttle running every 30 minutes. Coolers are welcome, however, guests are advised

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to leave glass containers at home along with their pets. Food and beer vendors will also be available on-site. On Saturday, June 3, Atlantic Beach is back in the spotlight as the site of the Crystal Coast Music Festival headlined by Christian rock band from South Carolina Needtobreathe. Supporting acts include Dr. Dog, Shovels & Rope, Bombadil, Los Colognes and Rebekah Todd & the Odyssey. “On the heels of an exceedingly successful and energetic inaugural music festival, we’re delighted to welcome avid sun-seekers and music lovers alike for a spirited new concert tradition,” said Karen Gould, director of digital and event marketing for the Crystal Coast Tourism Development Authority. She noted that more than 2,500 fans attended the first event in 2016. Tickets are $30, plus fees, for general admission and a limited number of VIP tickets are available with preferred entry, a dedicated viewing area, lounge, restrooms and other amenities. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.crystalcoastmusicfest.org. Beyond the music festivals, the region is home to a variety of summer music series. Downtown Morehead City Revitalization’s Alive at Five program holds concerts two Fridays a month at Jaycee Park on the Morehead City waterfront and begin at 5pm. Also using Jaycee Park as the backdrop is the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept., which holds a concert each Saturday night through August. The Friends of Fort Macon bring music to the fort at 7pm on various Fridays evenings throughout the summer. At the other end of Bogue Banks, Emerald Isle’s EmeraldFest music series takes full advantage of those ocean breezes at the Western Ocean Regional Beach Access. Music runs from 6:30-8pm each Thursday through mid-August. And neighboring Swansboro holds its own concert series, aptly named SwanFest, from 6:30-8pm Sunday evenings through September.

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Safeguard Your Eyes against Computer Vision Syndrome TECHNOLOGY HAS SIMPLIFIED life in so many ways. Thanks to their tablets and smart phones, many people now have a wealth of information at their disposal 24 hours a day, seven days week. Computers, tablets and smart phones can now be seen just about everywhere, so it’s no wonder that studies have shown that as much as 90 percent of computer users have reported symptoms of computer vision syndrome, or CVS. Sometimes referred to as ‘digital eye strain,’ CVS is, according to the American Optometric Association, an umbrella term used to describe a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer use. Manhattan Vision Associates notes that such problems can arise in people who spend two or more hours daily in front of a screen, a qualifier that means just about anyone, from working professionals to children, is susceptible to CVS.

What are the symptoms of CVS?

Can CVS be prevented?

No two individuals are the same, and some people who spend significant amounts of time may never develop CVS. But those who do may experience the following symptoms.

While some people may be inclined to accept CVS as a side effect of living in the 21st century, there are ways to prevent CVS.

• Eyestrain: When people spend ample time staring at screens, the muscles of their inner eyes can strain and tighten and cause eye irritation. This can result in fatigue and pain. • Blurred vision: Blurred vision can compromise a person’s ability to see small details. That loss of sharpness can make it hard to focus on a screen for a significant amount of time. In addition, vision can blur as people go back and forth be tween their keyboards and screens or multiple screens, as many people do while simultaneously working on a com puter and using their smart phones. • Headaches: Many people develop headaches after staring at screens for prolonged periods of time. That’s because the brightness and contrast of a screen can produce an indirect glare that’s especially hard on the eyes. • Dry eyes: People do not blink as often when staring at screens as they do when they are not looking at screens. As a result, people are vulnerable to dry eyes when star ing at screens, as blinking is one of the ways the eyes replenish moisture.

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• Take frequent breaks. The AOA recommend that people alleviate digital eye strain by following the 20-20-20 rule. This rule advises taking 20 second breaks to stare at something 20 feet away every 20 minutes. • Reposition your computer screen. The AOA notes that the optimal location for computer screens is between 15 and 20 degrees below eye level, or about four to five inches, as measured from the center of the screen. In addition, position the screen so it is between 20 and 28 inches from your eyes. • Avoid glare. Computer screens also should be positioned to avoid glare from lighting and windows. Draw blinds or drapes if sun is shining in on the screen, and opt for low wattage light bulbs in desk lamps. • Blink more. Make a concerted effort to blink more through out the day so your eyes remain as moist as possible. The average time people spend staring at screens continues to rise, making CVS a legitimate concern for adults and children alike. Learn more about CVS and how to prevent it at www.aoa.org.

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The crew from Shearline Boats enjoy a day at work with their four-legged friends.

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Dogs at Work Revisited ACCORDING TO PET Sitters International, June 24 is Take Your Dog to Work Day. An increasing number of companies, especially in major metro areas, are allowing dogs in their workplaces.

People favor employers that allow dogs A new survey by the social media site SKOUT reports nearly half of people (46 percent) think companies should allow workers to bring their dogs to work. Skout offers its own employees a dogfriendly workplace and the team at SKOUT thought it would be fun to hear what people really think about dogs in the workplace.

Dogs give companies a “cool factor” In addition, 51 percent of people surveyed said being able to bring their four-legged friends to work makes a company “a cool place to work”. Workers age 30 and under especially thought so (58 percent).

Dogs are more popular than ping pong tables or foosball When it comes to perks in the workplace, the ability to bring your dog to work was preferred three times as much as the option of having a ping pong or even having a foosball table.

Dogs at work are more popular than you may think Almost 15 percent of employees surveyed said they bring their dog to work, at least some of the time. Moreover, people who work in an office are even more likely to bring their dog to work with 21 percent responding they bring their canine friends to their workplaces.

Dogs can make you feel happier, more productive, and less stressed Of those surveyed, 74 percent said that dogs make employees feel happier in the workplace, even more likely if they work in an office, (78 percent). A majority, 63 percent, of people surveyed said that dogs help lower employees’ stress levels at work. Among office workers, that number jumps to 67 percent. On top of that, 43 percent of those surveyed said that dogs make employees more productive; even a higher percentage of office workers (51 percent) said their canine coworkers enhance productivity.

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Expect more dogs at work Based on these findings, we expect more employers that can to begin allowing employees to bring their dogs to work. Allowing dog owners to bring their dogs to work is a good example of a low-cost benefit that has a high-perceived value to employees and candidates. Joyce Gioia www.hermangroup.com

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Cruise Downtown to Find What Floats Your Boat VISITORS TO THE Morehead City waterfront find whatever floats their boats at a special art show open to all artists in the area, which coincides with waterfront festivities during the Crystal Coast Boat Show. The public is invited to the Float Your Boat art show opening on Saturday, May 13 from 5-7pm at Carolina Artist Gallery. Prizes will be awarded for art in all media depicting nautical themes, antique cars and fishing. The show remains on display until July 7. During the boat show on May 21-22, children are invited to participate in a boat-building workshop with Heber Guthrie of Gloucester, a member of the NC Coastal Heritage Association and organizer of a summer camp for kids to build small boats. Children assemble up to 20 small floatable boats on a first-come basis for a fee of $7 on Saturday beginning at 11am and on Sunday afternoon, depending on the response. In addition to the workshop, Guthrie displays a 14-foot model skiff that was built buy a Down East school group earlier. The downtown Morehead City gallery is a cooperative of approximately 30 members who live in the area and whose unique, local perspectives often are reflected in their art. They range from classically trained traditionalists to the contemporary and self-taught experimenters. This year, the gallery observes its 21st anniversary of welcoming visitors from all over the country who find that stopping by is imperative to see and support

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Great Progress in Atlantic Beach AS WE ENTER the summer season I would like to provide an update on a couple parts of town that are of interest to most Atlantic Beach homeowners and visitors – the Circle and the Town Park. The redevelopment of the Circle continues at an exciting pace. This summer will see the completion of over 20 great looking cottages in the area called Lookouts at the Grove. These homes are being built on West Drive, on the right as you enter the Circle from the main stop light. As I understand it, they have all been sold. A handful are already completed and homeowners are moving in. The quality of design and construction that is happening at the Circle is raising the bar in Atlantic Beach and I hope will influence other builders and developers to work with good architects to ensure that other projects in Atlantic Beach look as good as the Lookouts do. In addition to the residences at the Lookouts, I am very excited that there will also be seven commercial spaces on the ground floor along West Drive. The construction on most of these units is underway and I’ve been told by the developer that he is expecting the commercial spaces to be filled with a coffee shop, a donut shop and a couple of boutiques. I’m not aware of the plans for the other commercial spaces, but the return of retail and commercial uses to the Circle is a major step towards an active town center. While I am on the topic of retail at the Circle, if you haven’t stopped by Davis Beachwear lately, you should. They continue to carry a great line up of beach necessities but have added some

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good looking upscale clothing and accessory lines that put them along side local surf shops as a great place to go for your summer wardrobe. They also serve the best Italian Ice in town. Davis Beachwear has been in business since 1951 which, I believe, makes it the longest tenured business in Atlantic Beach. They have been an institution at the Circle for more than 60 years and it is good to see them helping lead the charge to a new and improved Boardwalk. In addition to the Circle, there are good things happening at our Town Park. We are completing our latest phase of park construction. We are adding a concession stand and bathrooms and we are completing a landscaping plan and parking lot that tie the main features of the park together. We will also be adding a tall fence and landscaping buffer at the back of the park to provide screening for the residents on Ocean Ridge near the park. This landscaping is not yet installed and the adjoining property owners are having to deal with too much light and noise. But, when the project is finished early this summer, I am confident we will have addressed their concerns. We plan to have a grand opening for the park in June and our miniature golf and splash pad will be open for business after that. I am looking forward to another great summer at Atlantic Beach. I’ll see you on the sand.

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THE NC AQUARIUM at Pine Knoll Shores is constantly evolving … and revolving. It’s worth a family trip to see the ever-changing exhibits … and to see for yourself whether aquarium fish swim clockwise or counterclockwise in their habitats. “If you stand there long enough, you will see fish swimming in all sorts of directions,” wrote John Kelly for The Washington Post. Richard Lerner, curator of the ABQ BioPark in Albuquerque, NM, told Kelly: “If it’s a fish that schools, they’ll follow each other and go in the same direction, simply because there’s protection in numbers (to discourage predators). Even though there are no predators for them in an aquarium, all the years of evolution can’t take that out of the fish.” “Their direction can change from moment to moment as a fish at the front changes its pattern and its schoolmates follow suit,” Lerner said. “Fish do not like still water,” according to Lerner, “and they prefer to swim against the current. That’s because they are hydrodynamic: designed to cut through water.” Kelly inserted: “Imagine how uncomfortable it would be to have all your fins and scales pushed open from behind like an inside-out umbrella in the wind.” “The aquarium habitats have subtle currents, not to urge the fish in any one direction but just as a result of filtration or to keep the water mixed. In some tanks, a solenoid engages periodically to change the flow of the current,” Lerner explained. That resolves one question, but do the fish ever sleep? The National Sleep Foundation has a succinct answer: “In aquariums, fish sleep cycles are often determined by interior lights – the fish will sleep when the lights are turned off.” Admission fees at the three North Carolina Aquariums – Pine Knoll Shores, Fort Fisher and Roanoke Island – are among the most affordable in the country. Individual, family and business annual memberships are also available, offered through the NC Aquarium Society. Opt for a two-year membership to save even more. All the features are explained online at the website ncaquariumsociety.org. Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium Director Hap Fatzinger says aquar-

ium members can take advantage of “reciprocity agreements” among more than 175 zoos, aquariums and other attractions across the country. Many allow free admission, while others provide a 50 percent discount on regular admission rates. The Aquarium Society recently sweetened the pot with a new reciprocity partner – the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, where aquarium members now receive half-off on admission fees. The Durham museum is both an indoor and outdoor 84-acre, educational happy-ground. Inside the museum building, several of the preschoolers were eager to provide assistance to conduct the science experiments, perform the activities and work the puzzles. The museum is high-tech, gee-whiz and high-touch all rolled into one. Even old folks can learn a thing or two inside the “Magic Wings Butterfly House,” a 35-foot tall conservatory, which is reported to be one of the largest butterfly facilities on the East Coast. There are hundreds of tropical butterflies flitting about in a lush rainforest environment. The controlled climate is perfect for the butterflies – 80º with 80 percent humidity. Miss Sophie stood patiently with her small palms open, and a black butterfly with white spots on its fragile wings landed ever-sogently, and Sophie beamed with pride. The young girl handled it so carefully, the butterfly was content to cling to her new friend. The volunteer helper on duty said there are more than 60 different species of butterflies as well as 250 species of tropical plants to provide the nectar and pollen sources for the butterfly residents. Avian species live and work in the conservatory, too. Crested wood partridges help to manage soil pests while Oriental white-eye birds control leaf pests and ant populations. There’s so much, much more to see and do at the museum, both inside and out. For a sampler, visit the website lifeandscience.org. Adults only can choose several evening programs, including some that are alcohol-infused, such as “The Science of Wine,” “Cocktails & Cosmonauts” and “Tinkering & Drinkering.” If you choose to be drinkering, remember: Don’t drinker and drive.

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property watch ATLANTIC Harriett and Patrick Joyce to James and Susan Turnage, 310 Core Sound Loop Road, $250,000.

ATLANTIC BEACH Michael and Andrea Stamm to William Caudle, III, 602 Fort Macon Road #212, $50,000. Tony Peterson to Lawrence McGowan, 303 Henderson Blvd #4, $51,000. LaRue Hill to Richard and Rhonda Honeycutt, 304 Fort Macon Road, $166,000. D. Christian and Sandra Lehman to Martha Loftin, 301 Commerce Way Road #349, $188,000. Bradley and Joie LaJeunesse to Elizabeth Johnson and Thomas Courtney, Jr., 202 Pelican Drive, $189,000. FMB at the Grove, LLC to Black Watch Properties, LLC, 107 Bogue Blvd., $249,000. Sherry and James Taylor, Jr. to Rhett and Ellen Bailey, 2106 E. Fort Macon Road #310, $265,000. Judy and Preston Bradshaw, Jr. to Anna Fonville, 2111 Fort Macon Road #255, $290,000. FMB at the Grove, LLC to Thomas Gillikin, 107 Bogue Blvd., $297,000. Michael and Barbara Walters to Charles and Patricia Luce, 2111 Fort Macon Road #348, $321,000. Sharon Popek to Carol Wainwright, 2111 Fort Macon Road #245, $325,000.

Michael and Jean Gyure to Jennifer and Kristoffer Van Staveren, 540 Kinston Ave., $815,000.

Earl and Bonnie Jones to Lee and Susan Swain, 204 Neptune Court, $237,500.

Kelly Kihn to Kevin and Sally Kimmel, 8725 Plantation Drive, $300,000.

William Joyner and Marguerite Smith to Orris Sloan, III, 313 Ocean Ridge Drive, $1,350,000.

Warren and Dreama Lay to Betty Edwards, 211 Neptune Court, $255,000.

Rachel and William Floars to Judith Nielsen, 8626 Sound Drive #A3, $320,000.

BEAUFORT

Christine and Dennis Person, Jr. to Susan Donovan and Zenon Keske, 111 Bobwhite Circle, $260,000.

William and Barbara Holloway to Robert and Carol Peoples, 401 Hickory St., $322,500.

Taylor Development Group, LLC to Circle K Stores, Inc., 302 W.B. McLean Drive, $544,000.

Robert and Hope Pickard to Lois and Earl Johnson, Jr., 5704 Sound Drive, $325,000.

CEDAR POINT

Ray Wells and Gail Marshall to Christopher Bronner, 5901 McClean Drive, $325,000.

Bank of America, N.A. to Anastasia Shiryaeva, 125 Audrey Lane, $50,000. Michael Vota and Amber and Paul Autry to David and Carol Hewet, 225 Bell Creek Drive, $85,000. Debra and John Dixon, V and David and Kimberly Dixon to Cheryl and Edward Salter, 153 Lewistown Road, $85,000. Queen Anne’s Quarters, LLC to Crystal Coast Lifestyle Properties, Inc., 601 Cedar St #7, $147,500. Joel and Susan Hancock to Amy and John Brake, 308 Heron Court, $150,000. Heritage Investments of the Coast, LLC to Joey Fulcher, Jr. and Meghan Stephens, 105 Pearl Drive, $164,500. Sarah Willis to Kevin Chunn, 107 Noreaster Lane, $178,000. Bryan and Leeanna Bunch to Michael Papenberg and Joanne Prettyman, 741 Comet Drive, $209,000. Triton X, LLC to Jennifer Sharp, 107 Scouts Bend Road, $230,000. Michael and Julia Garrett to Daniel and Megan Rapp, 108 Wild Magnolia Drive, $250,000.

David Ball to Chris Wilkins, 1500 Fort Macon Road, $340,000.

David and Tara Bowers to Mitchel and Elaine Rabon, 2511 Front St., $267,000.

Thomas and Ann Bray to Rebecca and F. Reece Hester, 201 Terminal Blvd., $342,500.

Lonnie and Meredith Chisenhall to Armand and Dorothy Caturano, 111 Tiffany Way, $400,000.

Hardee and Amy Whitehurst to Brooke Webster and Catherine Webster, 123 Island Quay Court, $360,000.

Gregory and Catherine Kerlin to Lynn DeLoache, 515 Island Drive, $486,500.

Michael and Charlotte Orr to Franklin and Glenda Coats, 110 Terminal Ave., Blvd., $370,000. Samuel Johnson to Lawrence and Laura Caison, 2106 Fort Macon Road #614, $375,000. Elizabeth and Wilbur Crawley, Jr. to James and Suzanne Rhodes, 218 Sound Side Drive, $470,000. Richard and Linda Gorman to Norman and Carolyn Banks, 2106 Fort Macon Road #604, $500,000. 52 ISLAND REVIEW

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Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Register of Deeds office during March 2017.*

Sharon and James Thompson, III to William and Heather Tillman, 201 Lawrence Road, $515,000. Beaufort Homes, LLC to Melissa Whitney, 212 Ann St., $530,000.

CAPE CARTERET BB&T to Lucy Cagle and Earnest Baysden, Jr., 195 Hunter Brown Drive, $78,000. Graham and Nanette King to Michael and Kimberly Nelson, 205 Bayside Drive, $220,000.

Jennifer and Nicky Foyles to David and Paula Williams, 118 Cedardeen Court, $95,000. Brent and Annette Sowders to Larry and Elizabeth Hughes, 105 Sand Lot Crv., $280,000. Joanne and Shain Beecher-Van Horn to Heather and James Martin, 203 Marsh Island Drive, $365,000. Carpet Carousel, LLC to Jessmarc Properties, LLC, 441 Cedar Point Blvd., $440,000.

EMERALD ISLE Frank Smith to Kelly Gamble, 302 Live Oak St., $40,000. Richard and Patricia Horner to Billy and Sharon Alford, 102 Cedar St., $115,000. Jon and Marilyn Larson to Moussa and Suzanne Ishak, 9201 Coast Guard Road #111, $133,000. Kelly House and Timothy and Kana House to William and Terri Farrington, 141 Sand Castle Drive, $134,000. Nelda McLawhorn to James and Andrea Rollins, 8603 Reed Drive, $145,000. Kenny and Bonnie Drury to Donald and Annamary Sheffield, 302 West Warren Drive, $165,000. Marianne and Randal Voltin, Lisa and Jeffrey Dugan and Thomas and Suzanne Stickley to Roxo Enterprises, LLC, 130 Doe Drive, $240,000. Jack and Anne Hooper and J. Cecil and Thyra Smith to Thomas Orth, 103 Jackson Ave., $247,000. Sundowner Rentals, LLC to Ted and Janice Harrell, 203 Georgia St., $282,000. Joseph and Patricia Cuzzocrea to George and Lou Ann Bakolia, 2513 Ocean Drive, $290,000. Arbor Holdings, LLC to Kelly Kihn, 7018 Sound Drive, $295,000.

Daniel and Stacey Springfield to Stephen and Colleen Schmidt, 115 Spotted Sandpiper, $390,000. Monica Consonery to John Gerndt and Dina Murray, 100 Windjammer Cove, $395,000. Walter and Evelyn Cassaday to Ralph and Debra Black, 116 Purdie Drive, $405,000. Marvin and Julaine Jones to Joseph and Susan Biernacki, 5211 Emerald Drive, $412,000. Betty Caruso, Frances Moore and Katherine Moore to Joseph Moore, Jr., 9301 Ocean Drive, $421,000. REW, LLC to Carey and Susan Smith, 125 Doe Drive, $440,000. Dane and Cindy Whitmoyer to Jeffery and Debra Weatherman, 413 Emerald Plantation Road, $441,000. M and S of Carteret, LLC to Julius and Tamara Packard, 216 Cedar St., $475,000. Nick Kornegay, II, Leslie Kornegay and Ida Jo Downey to Johathan and Valerie Lieske, Michael Lieske and Natalie Reno, 101 Fawn Drive, $494,000. Mary Elesha to David and Judith Laist, 9812 Clarendon Court, $495,000. M. Wayne and Sandra Forbush to William and Rachel Floars, 7504 Sound Drive, $700,000. Katherine and Eugene Dauchert, Jr., Thomas McGuire, Jr. and Josephine Powe to Shawn and Shannon Kelley, 7521 Ocean Drive, $965,000. Annita and Henry Best, III to Albert and Jennifer Griffin and Albert Griffin, Jr. and Jennifer Davis, 10027 Sea Breeze Drive, $990,000. (Continued on page 54)

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Joe and JoAnn Hancock to Kimberly Wichtl and Ellen Gray, 194 Gray Squirrel Lane, $88,500.

Carl and Barbara Russell to Walter and Jo Ann Warn, 117 Salty Shore Point Drive, $530,000.

Raymond and Ann Jones to Jeremy and Christie Cannon, 342 Roberts Road, $100,000.

C.A. Bailey Jr. and Frankie Bailey to Earl and Terry Berkley, 363 Bay Run, $800,000.

Leslie and Pamela Stringer to Lynn Williams, 103 Bay Court, $226,000.

Hoell Properties, LLC to C&E Rentals, LLC, 150 Chips Lane, $105,000.

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William and Mary Murphy to Raymond Trevino, Bask Condo #303, $250,000.

Daniel and Cana Colwell to David and Pam Harper, 119 Ole Field Circle, $125,000. Glenn Tillman, II to Michael and Sonia Beach, 118 Snow Goose Lane, $132,000.

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INDIAN BEACH Phillip Lewis to Randall Eckoff and Janet Wrestler, 1700 Salter Path Road #101, $182,500. Thomas and Melanie Buckman to Susan and John Belson, Jr., 1505 Salter Path Road #526, $223,000. Nathan Millian to Maria Lloyd, 108 Sandpiper Lane, $354,500.

MARSHALLBERG David and Kimberly Lewis to John Michael Farthing and John Mitchell Farthing, 367 Star Church Road, $40,000.

MOREHEAD CITY Gene and Naomi McClung to Ashley and Timothy Brothers, 914 Calamanda Court, $38,000. Richard and Sharon See to Pet Adoption & Welfare Society of Carteret, 216 Jacob Drive, $85,000. Jerry Bell to Charles and Daphne Bennett, 2305 Arendell St., $85,000. Rebecca and Tom Harris to Claude and Evelyn Paul, 3200 Crystal Oaks Lane, $90,000. Parrish Sasser to Clarke Merrell, 1300 Barnacle Lane, $90,000. David and Rose Stallings to Terry and Pat Earley, 5213 Webb Court, $98,000. Susan and Charles Hamrick, III to Alvin Gerrell and Rebecca Darby, 1510 Galley Circle, $132,500. Pamela and J. David Waller, Jr. to Judith Powers, 4907 Bogue Ave., $140,000. Wayne Farrell to Robert Morris and Janet Coleman, 2409 Bay St., $169,000. Jon and Lindsey Hyman to Brooke Wheatley, 3711 Country Club Road, $170,000. Nicole and David Brown, Jr. to Andrew and Beth Kiluk, 1902 Evans St., $190,000. Howard and Ellen Shertzer to Edward and Donna Spain, 3510 Sunny Drive, $200,000. Shane and Jennifer Styron to John Girvan, 2309 Shore Drive, $210,000. Jim & EM Properties, LLC to Nova Property Management, LLC, 4370 Arendell St., $212,500. Chris and Megan Latham to Charles and Ami Doss, 218 Knox Drive, $220,000. 54 ISLAND REVIEW

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Cynthia and E. Clark Gay, III, Susan Naset, Peter Hocking and Nelson Taylor, III to Sarah and James Poole, IV, 311 Arendell St. #502, $257,500. Ghada Khalaf and Faizz Hamdan to Zane and Heather Honnold, 101 Cypress Drive, $260,000. Harriette Munns to Kenneth and Lynda Saleeby, 202 Slow Lane, $270,000. Steven and Theresa Glasgow to Jay and Narda Meggison, 309 Eastchester Drive, $278,500. Mary and Walter King, IV to Robert and Jane Paxton, 205 Pamlico Ave., $302,500. Linda Coffey to Benjamin and Kelley Hyson, 2106 Melodie Lane, $309,000. John and Jessica Ford to Christopher and Megan Latham, 1509 Marsh Pointe, $321,000. Streamline Developers, LLC to James and Phyllis Morton, 1801 Olde Farm Road, $330,500. Thomas and Cherryl Davis to Archie Parker, Jr. and Rita Hall, 115 Alexandra Court, $344,000. Dodson and Eliza Schenck to Cynthia and Thomas Powell, IV, 1401 Shackleford St., $443,500. Lawrence and Lori Allen to Big R Holdings, LLC, 433 Hwy 24, $950,000. HEK Investments, LLC to Paris & Potter Real Estate of North Carolina, LLC, 3414 Arendell St., $1,314,000. Morehead Crossing Shopping Center, LLC to Pirate Group, LLC, 278 Hwy 24, $1,750,000. Carteret Commons, LLC to Pirate Group, LLC, 5218 Hwy 70, $2,800,000.

NEWPORT Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC to C&J Investments of Brunswick County, Inc., 104 Croatan Drive, $71,000. Nationstar Mortgage, LLC to Vernon and Gail Parish, 119 Bayberry Road, $83,500.

Anne Goodwin to George and Alicia Gouge, 2542 Forest Drive, $135,500.

Jeffrey and Patty Hubbard to Jan Flint, 545 Salter Path Road, $15,000. Barbara and Martin Casey to Toni and Matthew Sawyer, 123 Sycamore Drive, $85,000. Betty Ann Lilly to Michael Cortright, 168 Loblolly Drive, $170,000. Stephanie Welden to Barry and June Nash, 114 Hawthorne Drive, $225,000.

Ann Lehman to Willis and Audrey Fisher, 109 Treasure Cove, $145,000.

Oliver Thomas, III to Leonel Van Zyl, 535 Salter Path Road #15, $295,000.

Aaron and Morgan Cole to Eric and Katherine Godsey, 1219 Nine Foot Road, $155,000.

Mary Lou and Charles Bell, Jr. to Kate-Rucker Taylor, 289 Salter Path Road, $450,000.

Jeffrey and Kimberly Krohn to Abby Southerland, 101 Bur Oaks Blvd., $158,000.

David and Cindy Newman to Kenneth and Gina Nelson, 301 Salter Path Road #22, $452,500.

Zachariah and Courtney Gantner to Jessica Lindquist, 968 Church St., $168,500.

Robert and Michele Brothers to Kevin and Loretta Barnett, 351 Salter Path Road #404, $482,000.

Stephanie Gillen to Jason and Heather Marcello, 301 Nine Foot Road, $202,000.

SMYRNA

Carolina Eastern Homes, LLC to Eric and Kimberly Finch, 521 Park Meadows Drive, $237,000.

SWANSBORO

Eagle’s Nest Properties, LLC to Vendetti Insurance Agency, Inc., 8.6 acres of Eagles Nest Mobile Home Park, $260,000. Dusty Edwards to Jimmie and Carolyn Green, 206 Sandbar Court, $260,000. Matthew Hoysak to James and Helen Westbrook, 152 Yacht Club Drive, $290,000. Murdoch & Associates, Inc. to Steven and Patricia Worthington, 200 Bogue Harbor Court, $301,500. Christopher and Elisabeth Smith to Cordelia and Robert Deans, Jr., 1704 Ivory Gull Drive, $318,000. Streamline Developers, LLC to Nicholas Pollock, 111 Bogue Harbor Court, $322,000. Austin and Carol Burgess to John and Nicole Hedrick, 236 Sea Trace Lane, $330,000. Streamline Developers, LLC to Stefani and Fernando Pena, 405 Lanyard Drive, $382,000. Bogue Front, LLC to William and Lynn Overman, 115 Breakwater Drive, $415,000.

William Cleveland to William Hale and Mary Clark-Hale, 175 Backshore Lane, $160,000. JP Morgan Chase to Charles and Shanda Hairr, 105 Echo Ridge Road, $135,000. William and Sarah Dixon to Marlana and Brandon Sewell, 312 Silver Creek Landing Road, $180,000. Guido and Jeanne Nelli to Eric and Ashley Rogers, 105 White Heron Lane, $220,000. David and Cynthia Roberts to Oscar and Deborah Mangum, 188 Loblolly Drive, $290,000. Stephen Matthew to Timothy and Cynthia Midgette, 410 Pelletier Loop Road, $425,000. Thomas and Shirley Smith to William and Mona Raymond, 423 Hadnot Creek Road, $600,000.

*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

Mayor Ken Jones

Subjects of Spring HERE WE ARE in the middle of spring! Time is still flying! There is not only a lot going on in our town, but a lot coming to town in the next few months. First things first, I want to say a few words about summer safety. This is definitely a HUGE summer topic and I can never say enough about you and your visitor’s lives. Slow down, watch for pedestrians, wear your seatbelt, and be alert! Safety doesn’t just apply to drivers and pedestrians though. I’ve heard quite a few complaints about “rolling stops,” and problems with dogs on the beach. We will be increasing patrols because of this. I’ll talk more on safety in our June issue, but constant reminders are always good! The 10th annual Kayak for the Warriors is headed your way! Our annual fundraiser for the Hope for the Warriors started March 27 with a 5k Beach/Fun Run/Walk. Thursday, June 1st, at 6pm, is the annual auction and Warrior Reception. This is my favorite event! The auction is at the North Carolina Aquarium. The main event is Saturday, June 3, at 10am. This is our primary fund raiser for this great cause. The kayak and paddleboard race is great fun! So many volunteers and so many viewers along the canal. Very exciting and I will see you there! The fiscal year 2017/18 budget preparations are well underway as I write this. There is NOT a tax rate change for the upcoming fiscal year. (Cheers!) As with all years, your com-

missioners and I, and our award winning town staff, continue to find smarter ways of doing business and take care of your valuable tax dollars. A change that has happened over the past years is that our tax collector also collects taxes for the Town of Indian Beach, and our fire chief does inspections for them too. These are services that Indian Beach pays our town to do. Smart business! Just to tell you some of the things we do to maintain our quality of life and the beaches of Pine Knoll Shores. As you may have read in the News-Times, there is another move from the state senate to change the calculation of sales & use tax. This change could take up to $40k from our budget. If this even sounds remotely familiar, it is! We have fought this for several years, but now the method is different, but the outcome is still wealth redistribution. This legislation continues to come from the Senator from Onslow and Jones County. The money that is raised/paid by Carteret County residents needs to STAY in Carteret County. We have been to Raleigh discussing this, and we won’t stop this time either. We’ll certainly keep you up to date. As you can see, I wasn’t kidding about everything that is going on just in our town! Don’t hesitate to step in and help in our team efforts. I look forward to seeing you there!! One team, One town, One Pine Knoll Shores!!

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club notes PKS Garden Club

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OUR TEAM CAPTAINS of the six town gardens that we care for at Oakleaf Drive, Mimosa Blvd, Pinewood Circle, Pine Knoll Blvd., Roosevelt Blvd., and the Hereth Garden at town hall tackled their cleanup at our April 12 meeting, along with the entire membership, industriously pruning, mulching and fertilizing each garden. Hospitality chairman, JoAnn Shalcross had arranged a delicious luncheon at town hall for all garden club workers after their labors at the gardens. Anticipation ran high as garden club members gathered for the March 8 workshop meeting where they would be creating flowers from native seashells, guided by Connie Waters from Mimosa Blvd. Waters showed members many of the beautiful floral arrangements and bouquets that she had created from seashells and explained how the individual flowers were assembled with the help of a glue gun while arranging them in a round flower shape. Everyone was supplied with a glue gun and myriad tiny coquina shells to carefully shape into individual little flower heads – all patiently helped by Waters. During the business meeting President Kay Howe announced that garden club members had decided to help the town of Pine Knoll Shores prune the many young crape myrtles along Pine Knoll Boulevard this year and the Bradford pear trees near the aquarium. Vice president Jean McDanal asked the leaders of each town garden how much pine straw, mulch or Preem was needed for each garden to be applied at our “spruce up” workday on April 12. Karen Zaenker was happy to inform us that the town of Pine Knoll Shores was installing a sprinkler system for the gardens at Mimosa Boulevard. Environmental Chairman Jan Corsello suggested that all weeds and any fallen camelia blossom with no signs of decay be added to our mulch pile; also, to divide our daylilies and hellebores and to cut back grasses and to fertilize everything. Vice President Martha Edwards shared information about a trip to the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo on May 10. Members decided to make the trip in one day in a 33 passenger bus, leaving at 6:30am and returning at 6:30pm. She also told us that the slate of nominations for next year’s officers is complete and to be voted on in April. President – JoAnn Shallcross; 1st Vice President – Karen Zaenker and Ilene Karlsson; 2nd Vice President – Jean McDanal; Treasurer – Lisa Park; Corresponding Secretary – Karen Zaenker; Recording Secretary – Linda Langheld. Garden club meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at town hall at 9:30amfor refreshments followed at 10 by the program of the day. Guests and visitors are always welcome.

The beautiful natural environment of Pine Knoll Shores and coastal North Carolina enables Pine Knoll Shores residents to enjoy an active lifestyle. Residents like to swim, cycle, golf, play tennis and pickle ball, kayak, sail, garden, walk on the beach, entertain family and friends and volunteer in the community. In order to continue that lifestyle as we age, we need to maintain our health, our flexibility and bring balance to the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of our lives. The Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club welcomed club member Susan Toms, a certified yoga instructor, as the speaker at its March meeting. Susan spoke about the many benefits of yoga which stresses a holistic approach to living that promotes the interconnectedness within our bodies and to the larger community and the world around us. She pointed out that the perception and practice of yoga has changed over the years and has evolved into a more physical rather than a purely meditative approach. Over 36 million people in the US participate in some form of yoga. The health benefits are readily acknowledged by the medical community and yoga is often referred to as “movement as medicine.” Yoga improves flexibility, builds muscle strength, improves posture and lung function. Yoga increases blood flow and helps lubricate joints; it protects the spine and keeps it supple. It helps improve balance. It plays an important role in releasing tension and deepens sleep. By providing stress relief it helps to promote peace of mind. Its health benefits include reduction in high blood pressure and high blood sugar levels. It can help reduce reliance on medication and increases energy. There are many local opportunities to attend yoga sessions. Susan generously provided her email address – witoms@ hotmail.com – for anyone who would like more information or help finding a class/teacher to fit individual needs. Bonnie Ferneau, sitting in for President Pegge Knecht, presided over the short business meeting. A special thanks was offered to all who participated in making the February Fashion Show such a great success. The club is now gearing up for the annual Mother’s Day Weekend Mile of Hope event for children undergoing cancer treatment. Once again the Women’s Club will greet the families on Friday night, assist in serving dinner and provide fun family activities. On Saturday, the club members will provide a special lunch at the beach for all the families. The many contributions of club member Maureen Danehy, who is moving from the area, was acknowledged. She will be greatly missed by all. The next meeting of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club will be Friday, May 19 at 9:30am at town hall with guest speaker Pine Knoll Shores Fire Chief Jonas Baker. Guests are always welcome to attend.

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Mayor Stewart Pickett

Indian Beach Update THE BOARD OF commissioners has been pursuing a number of projects to help enhance, promote, and assist in the lives of owners and visitors to Indian Beach. At last month’s Planning Retreat, the board expressed a bold plan for the coming years. First, they are actively planning multi-use paths to extend the existing paths throughout town. Last year, the board approved the Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan for the town, which was composed in part by a Parks & Recreation Workgroup. They directed the staff to explore multiple options in funding but want to begin as soon as possible. This information will be presented to the board to decide which funding option is best for the town. The board is actively looking for individuals, businesses, homeowners’ associations, etc. willing to donate funding for benches and trash receptacles to be used on our current multi-use paths. We hope to do this for new paths as well. If you, or someone you know, is interested in donating, please give us a call at town hall. We have already had one commitment and hope to have several more. Secondly, the board decided to restructure the composition of the planning board. For the past few years, the board of commissioners has served dual roles on the board and the planning board. They have noticed an increased need for the planning board to meet on a more frequent basis and decided a separate planning board can better separate those duties. We have been working on the ordinance amendment needed for this restructuring. It will take several months to complete. The

new planning board should be in place by the beginning of July. On a side note, we have received a number of calls and emails from those interested in being on the planning board. If you are interested in serving, please contact town hall or send a resume to deputyclerk@indianbeach.org. Thirdly, the board directed the staff to update fee schedules for the town. This will include any existing (golf carts, fire inspections, building plan reviews, etc.) and new fees that could be needed. This will be adopted for the next budget year. Fourthly, the board directed the staff to investigate the need for “town owned� streets. There are currently no streets owned by the town. They are all privately owned by HOA’s or not maintained. If the town owned some streets, there could be possible state funding to be utilized for various items including street maintenance or multiuse paths. The town could also have a more uniform street system. Please contact town hall if you believe your association or street might be interested in this project. We already know of one that would be interested. Finally, the board would like to make sure we can help promote events going on throughout the town. We want to assist our residents and business owners as much as we possibly can. When your event looks good, it makes Indian Beach look good. This is a partnership of sorts and we want to help in any way we can. If you are planning an event please let town hall know.

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Neither spider is described as an “attack spider,” so a face-to-face duel would be futile. The Linville Caverns spiders like their habitat where it’s dark and cool, with the temperature being a constant and comfortable 52º year round. In contrast, the golden silk spider likes a warm environment. North Carolina is about the northern-most point in its range. The Linville Caverns spiders seem to get more news coverage, because Linville Caverns is a legitimate tourist destination. Recently, there was a nice article about the place that appeared on the Travel + Leisure magazine website. The downside is people have to pay to get in to see the spiders. The cost is fairly reasonable, however. The adult admission fee at Linville Caverns is $8. Seniors (62 and older) are $7, and children (ages 5-12) are $5 each. Those under 5 are free with adult/senior admission. On the other hand, you can just come across the golden silk spiders during a walk in the woods. Hikers and hunters can attest to the stickiness of the webs. Right now, the scoreboard tally is 2-1 in favor of the Linville Caverns spiders, as State Sen. Warren Daniel, R-Morganton, has signed on a co-sponsor of S.B. 142. How would the legislators feel about co-winners as the official state spider? One for the eastern part of the state and one for the west? That kind of a milk-toast compromise isn’t too likely. There is a chance that neither S.B. 142 nor H.B. 595 will even make it out of committee for a vote by the full legislature. That would be too bad. Perhaps we should have a public referendum to allow the good people of North Carolina to decide? Put the candidates for state spider on the nonpartisan ballot for the people to vote on in the next statewide election. May the best arachnid win. Mike Wagoner May 2017

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Fig. 1 – Site map depicting the various reaches and legs of the Morehead City Harbor Federal Navigation Project and general shoaling characteristics (grain size).

One Stop Carteret County Dredging & Beach Nourishment Update IN ALL LIKELIHOOD you will see a variety of dredges, pipe, support boats, and other ancillary equipment scattered across the County this Spring. Accordingly, below is a one-stop summary of the major navigation projects this equipment is working on in an attempt to demystify this dance of dredges. Morehead City Outer Harbor Funding Agent – U.S. Corps of Engineers Dredging & Delivery Methodology – Pipeline dredge with beach placement along Atlantic Beach Project Website – www.carteretcountync.gov/724/IOP-2017--Project-Updates Narrative – The accompanying map depicts all the reaches and legs of the Morehead City Harbor Federal Navigation Project based on their shoaling characteristics, but for our purposes the Harbor can generally be divided into two macroscopic reaches – the inner harbor (predominantly located beside the shipping berths) and the outer harbor (just about everything else seaward). Great Lakes Dredge & Dock will be utilizing a cutterheadsuction pipeline dredge to maintain the outer harbor and concurrently pump the excavated shoal material to Atlantic Beach. A cutterhead-suction dredge utilizes a crane situated on a barge that positions the cutterhead, which looks like a gigantic drill bit, along the seafloor. The cutterhead agitates the sandy bottom, and the resulting slurry of sediment and water is subsequently suctioned into a long tube transitioning into a pipeline that can be extended to a specific target area (beach, upland disposal site, etc.). Fig. 2 provides the geographic location of the Atlantic Beach nourishment zone. 66 ISLAND REVIEW

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The total estimated volume of shoal material to be excavated/ dredged from the Morehead City Harbor is 500,000 cubic yards (cy) – mostly from the area known as the “Cutoff.” As a mental image, a loaded dump truck can hold roughly 12 cy (wet) or possibly 15 cy (dry) of sand. The contract price is $7,435,825 and the average fill density is expected to be close to 80 cy/ ft = 500,000 cy/6,000 linear feet of beach. The environmental window for the effort closes on April 30, 2017, and the contractor is required to complete the project by this date. Morehead City Inner Harbor Funding Agent – U.S. Corps of Engineers Dredging & Delivery Methodology – Pipeline dredge with upland disposal to Brandt Island Narrative – The orange/yellow and green dredge you may see while crossing the Morehead City/Beaufort Bridge is Cottrell Contracting’s pipeline dredge, the Rockbridge, which is working to maintain the “inner harbor” with the excavated shoal material concurrently pumped to the upland disposal facility of Brandt Island. That’s the big, tall island you can see looking across Bogue Sound from the downtown Morehead City waterfront and identified in Figures 1 and 2. The contract price is $4,563,645 to dredge/dispose an estimated 1,000,000 cy of shoal material. Wainwright Slough Funding Agent – Carteret County & N.C. Division of Water Resources Dredging & Delivery Methodology – Pipeline dredge with open water/upland disposal to Wainwright Island

Narrative – Wainwright Slough is generally located between Cedar Island and Core Banks and importantly, represents the only viable navigational thoroughfare for the Down East fishing industry connecting Core Sound to Pamlico Sound. Although the project was initially authorized by the federal government in the 1935 River and Harbor Act; maintenance funded by the U.S. Corps of Engineers has gone from routine, to sporadic, to none at all. Years of deferred maintenance reached a tipping point last year (2016) and consequently the County has developed and permitted a maintenance event project for this Spring. The dredging event will entail 27,000 to 40,000 cy of material, which will be excavated by a pipeline dredge and used to reconstitute Wainwright Island, located <1,000 feet from the channel itself. King Dredging (Beaufort, N.C.) has been awarded the dredging contract, and when coupled with the above referenced Fig. 2 – Site map depicting the general footprint of the Morehead City Harbor Federal Navigation Project permitting planning work, equates to a and beach placement zone of dredged material associated with the Spring 2017 Outer Harbor maintenance ~$670,000 total effort. The county has received event. a grant from the State’s Shallow Draft Navigation Channel Dredging & Aquatic Weed Fund, Onslow County (13%), Emerald Isle (4%), Cedar Point (1%), which enables State reimbursement for all costs associated with Swansboro (1%), and Cape Carteret (1%) whose contributions the project using a “two for state – one by county” formula; or were matched by the state’s Shallow Draft Navigation Channel essentially a 67% state reimbursement. The State’s Shallow Draft Dredging & Aquatic Weed Fund (67%). This was the fourth time Fund is endowed by boater registration fees and the marine local/State funds have been collected for Bogue Inlet (2006, gas tax, providing an estimated $19 million annually to be used 2011, 2014, 2016) covering several dredging events during on eligible projects. Wainwright Slough must be completed by that time. The Corps also received supplemental hurricane an April 1st environmental window provided by the resource appropriations last decade augmenting local/state funding. The agencies. U.S. Coast Guard services the Aids To Navigation (ATON) – Bogue Inlet & Connector Funding Agent – Local Governments & N.C. Division of Water Resources Dredging & Delivery Methodology – Sidecast dredging Narrative – Going from one end of the county (Wainwright Slough) to the other, the “Bogue Inlet Project” is maintained by following the deep water at the time of maintenance and includes the connector, which leads from the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway near Cedar Point to the Inlet, and then of course the Inlet thalweg (deep water channel) itself – Bogue Inlet. The connector and inlet were federally authorized in 1963 and 1983, respectively, and were funded and maintained on a very consistent basis by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers using their two sidecast dredges, the Fry and the Merritt. However in the mid 2000s federal funding ceased and the sidecast dredge, Fry was decommissioned several years later. However since the mid 2000s, local governments from Carteret and Onslow counties have partnered with the State to provide funding to the Corps of Engineers to continue sidecast maintenance. The Corps of Engineers currently holds ~$6,000 of local/state government funds from previous maintenance events coupled with an additional $262,500 of local and state funds collected recently for Bogue Inlet. This totals $268,500 which equates to ~17 dredging days at a $15,000/10 hour day rate – likely one dredging event tentatively scheduled to take place in late spring of this year (2017), which Emerald Isle is coordinating with the Corps. The $262,500 of local/state funds mentioned immediately above was collected last year (2016) via Carteret County (13%),

vernacular for navigation buoys; and will be contacted once the dredging event is completed to accurately position them. Bulkhead Channel Funding Agent – Local Governments & N.C. Division of Water Resources Dredging & Delivery Methodology – Hopper dredging via the special use Corps of Engineers dredge, the Murden Narrative – Classify this project as another once funded by the federal government but is now a local/State endeavor. Bulkhead Channel is graphically depicted on Figure 2 and is the dominant channel of egress and regress for the Town Beaufort. The Town of Beaufort is coordinating the next dredging event scheduled for the first week of April entailing 8 days of dredging with offshore disposal using the Corps of Engineer’s special use dredge, the Murden. The Murden is “hopper-esque”, meaning the vessel uses drag heads to vacuum the shoal material from the seafloor and temporarily stores the material in the hopper of the vessel itself. Once full, the Murden can steam offshore and dump the material by opening and closing its split hull. The empty vessel can then return back to the channel and repeat the dredge, hold, and dump process. The total cost for this spring’s event is ~$213,000 with the state again contributing 2/3 ($140,580) via the Shallow Draft Fund and the remaining locally generated ($72,420). To this end and consistent with previous events, the Town of Beaufort is requesting roughly half of these local funds from the county ($35,000) at the board’s regular March 20 monthly meeting. This will constitute the 9th time Bulkhead Channel has been dredged using local/state funding since 2011. May 2017

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Turtle Season Begins BEGINNING MAY 1, the Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Protection volunteers will start monitoring the beach from 1st Street to the Point Inlet Beach. The volunteers will be out at dawn each day, walk about a mile and have their eyes on the tide line looking for nesting sea turtle tracks. The tracks are very distinctive but can be difficult to see because of very high tides; wind/rain conditions or heavy foot traffic. The most frequent nester here in Emerald Isle is the loggerhead, they are very large (around 200 lbs) and make a slow but steady trek out of the waves and onto the beach to nest. They will usually nest during the night, and in past seasons have been observed by visitors and on one occasion a nesting sea turtle was mistaken for an armadillo. Visitors are welcome to walk along with volunteers in the morning and are asked to call the police department if a nesting turtle is observed at any time. Once a nest has been verified, it is taped off and marked with a numbered yellow post. Visitors are asked to share the beach in these areas and to report any incursion by humans or animals which may harm the nest. All visitors are encour-

aged to clean up all debris, like plastic bags and to clear the beach of equipment which could impede the path of a nesting sea turtle. Later on in the season the fragile hatchlings will also depend on a safe path to the ocean. The sea turtle volunteers also respond to strandings, that is when a sea turtle is washed up inshore or onshore, sometimes injured, cold stunned, hooked by a fisherman or dead. On April 1, a call came in about a stranded, live turtle, but it had been washed back into the ocean. The next morning it was observed again and this time our volunteers were able to respond. It was a green sea turtle, about 3-5 years old, and was weak, malnourished and covered with barnacles. It was transported to CMast in Morehead City, examined by the vet there and then transported for rehab to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital in Topsail. The turtle, named Spring will be getting the best care and hopefully will be released when strong enough. All these activities are exciting and gratifying, offering a life changing experience to those who participate. Any questions may be directed to: Emilie Zucker, ezucker@ec.rr.com.

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COLORFUL LOT THERE’S A LOT of gold on “them thar” North Carolina state ferries. It’s not meant to say the vessels are carrying treasure chests laden with “precious ore.” Rather, the ferries are sporting a good amount of gold paint. A little-known fact is each of the 22 vessels in the fleet of the North Carolina Ferry System “is affiliated with a college or university within the State of North Carolina and is painted in the respective school’s colors and displays the school logo.” The dominant school color on the state ferries is gold – 10 of the 22 institutions represented on the ferries have gold in their school colors. (There are also 10 that have white in their school colors, but the ferries are mostly white anyway.) Perhaps the most colorful ferry in the fleet is Pamlico. It’s partnered with the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem (school colors are Bahama blue, apple green & seance purple) – and one would not expect less from a school with a “Fighting Pickle” as its mascot. North Carolina has 16 state-supported colleges/universities and 15 made the ferries, along with seven private institutions. Odd man out among the public institutions is Fayetteville State University (FSU). No one seems to fess up as to why. It’s not like FSU is the new kid on the block. The school was established in 1867, as the state’s second state-supported institution of higher learning (after the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which was chartered in 1789 and is the nation’s oldest public university). Perhaps if an additional ferry is ever needed, the NC Dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) Ferry Division will align it with Fayetteville State University and paint it with Bronco blue paint. Ferry boats aren’t cheap. The newest vessel, Sea Level, had a price tag of nearly $15 million in 2012. There are all sorts of revenue-related ideas floating around in Raleigh, as always seems to occur when the General Assembly gets together. Ferry tolls are a hot potato. Some legislators want to raise them. Others want to eliminate them. Last year, neither happened. Former Gov. Pat McCrory took credit for putting the “North Carolina Ferry System on a promising course for the future” with a budget that “eliminated the possibility of tolling for the Hatteras, Currituck, Cherry Branch and Pamlico River routes, and created a recurring annual appropriation of $4 million for vessel replacement.”

“The budget also set aside $3.65 million for the purchase of a passenger ferry that will carry pedestrian traffic from Hatteras directly into Ocracoke Village, to help alleviate traffic and summertime congestion on the Hatteras Inlet vehicle ferries. Additionally, there was $2.3 million in there to expand the State Shipyard in Manns Harbor to allow for ferry restoration.” Time will tell how the ferry system will fare under new Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration, but it is a big operation. The North Carolina Ferry System is the second largest state-run program in the nation. Only Washington state’s is larger. NCDOT’s Ferry Division operates seven routes and provides employment for more than 400 people. Ferries travel about 1,200 miles each day, and each year the ferries transport nearly 1 million vehicles and more than 2 million passengers across five separate bodies of water – the Currituck and Pamlico sounds and the Cape Fear, Neuse and Pamlico rivers. Every now and then, the idea of privatizing North Carolina’s ferry service pops up and gets batted around in the General Assembly. Bills filed in past legislative sessions called for the state to charge for concessions and Internet service on the ferries as well as sell souvenirs and offer advertising/sponsorships on the boats. (There’s a lot more surface area on a ferry boat for NASCAR style logos and decals than on a racecar.) Other possibilities: Leverage the university/college affiliations by requiring alumni associations to pay their fair share to maintain their affiliations with the ferry boats or open the affiliation privileges up to the highest bidders. (There are more than 40 other private universities, colleges, seminaries and post-secondary schools and institutions in North Carolina that “could qualify” under the state guidelines to be “ferry-eligible.”) Legislate a revenue-sharing formula for the state to collect a portion of television broadcast fees and/or gate receipts at collegiate athletic events. North Carolina got into the ferry business in 1947 when it bought out private ferry businesses, so 2017 marks the 70year anniversary for the state ferry system. That offers up the perfect occasion for campus tailgating parties and/or big celebrations at the ferry landings. Perish the thought of a booze cruise, however. Mike Wagoner May 2017

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Mile of Hope comes to the beach May 12-14 IT’S BECOME A tradition: Every year on Mother’s Day weekend since 1991, Carteret County has hosted the Mile of Hope Foundation’s Children’s Cancer Event. It’s an outing of sorts for about 25 pediatric oncology patients from three in-state medical centers … and their families … to enjoy a beach getaway weekend at the Crystal Coast. Kudos to an assortment of local businesses, groups and individuals for their generous support. The children selected to participate are undergoing cancer treatment at children’s hospitals affiliated with Duke University in Durham, East Carolina University in Greenville and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “Usually, we have about 125 people as our guests, when you count up the young cancer patients, their parents and their siblings,” said Ed Moore, one of the cancer event coordinators. “This event is designed to provide a fun-filled escape from the medical procedures and hospital visits for these young cancer patients and their families,” he said. “We have learned to pack in back-to-back activities Friday through Sunday, so while they are here at the Crystal Coast,

the families are so busy creating positive memories that they don’t have time to dwell on their disease. “Cancer can occur in people of all ages – our kids range from age 1 through the teenage years. For some families, this will be their first time to see the ocean,” he said. Sally Moore (Ed’s wife) said: “This year’s event is May 12-14, and our theme is ‘Starfishing at the Crystal Coast.’ It takes a team of about 50 volunteers to orchestrate the Mile of Hope weekend.” “We do it because we get such joy from meeting these courageous families and seeing them relax, get happy and have a magical time at the beach. It is a bonding experience for the families, as they gain support from one another and take comfort in knowing that they are not alone in their battles with cancer,” she said. “Building sand castles on the beach has always been part of the group’s itinerary, and in the beginning, the vision was to create a ‘mile of sand castles as an expression of hope.’ That did not prove to be logistically possible, but the Mile of Hope name stuck and is now a brand,” said Ed. A Mile of Hope informational pamphlet includes a quotation of one parent’s comparison of sand castles and her child’s fight for cancer: “The walls keep falling down around you. You build them back up time after time. You hit a snag and you falter a little. But you go on never giving up hope. For there are miles and miles of hope.” 72 ISLAND REVIEW

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Weekend accommodations for the cancer families are provided by the Atlantis Lodge and Hampton Inn & Suites of Atlantic Beach, both located in Pine Knoll Shores. “Other area hotels have offered to help with lodging, and we greatly appreciate their support, but it’s so convenient to have all our people situated close together,” Ed Moore said. “We have a big pizza party with the pirates on the first night, with face painting, T-shirt making and family banner decorating. “Saturday’s schedule includes beach time, building sand castles along with the professional sand sculpting team of Sandy Feat, searching for the lost pirate’s treasure chest and kite flying. We should be on the beach at the Atlantis Lodge for most of the morning,” he said. “Locals and visitors are welcome to come out to view the sand castles, interact with the families and joust with the pirates. “The rest of the day will include more pirate high jinks, a boat tour that may encounter an attack by a real pirate ship, a big barbeque cookout and an opportunity to play miniature golf as well as ride go-carts and bumper boats,” he said. Sunday’s schedule includes activities at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. “The grand finale is fond farewells and hugs all around … to ensure the memories are stored forever,” Sally Moore said. “There are so many people in Carteret County to thank,” she added. “The business community here, civic groups and regular folks have really embraced Mile of Hope.” The Moores reside in Raleigh but are second home owners in Atlantic Beach. They anchor the Mile of Hope board of directors along with Gary and Carol Turner of Cary. The Mile of Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. To learn more, go to www.mileofhope.org. Ed Moore graduated from NC State University in 1965 and embodies the spirit to fight against cancer that was expressed so eloquently by late Jim Valvano, who coached the Wolfpack men’s basketball team to an NCAA championship in 1983. Coach Valvano was eaten up with cancer and died two months after he delivered his famous speech on ESPN television in 1993, at the age of 47. He said: “Cancer can take away all my physical abilities, but it cannot touch my mind. It cannot touch my heart. And it cannot touch my soul.” In the grand scheme of things, Mile of Hope offers “a little sunshine, joy and optimism into the lives of these special children and their families,” Ed Moore said.

tourism BAROMETER Springtime Festivities AT THE CRYSTAL Coast, spring brings warm breezes, sunny beach days and a burst of special events for visitors and locals to enjoy. The Wooden Boat Show kicks off the month with a number of programs at the NC Maritime Museum, with the Beaufort Music Festival, Atlantic Beach Music Festival and Crystal Coast Boat Show adding even more excitement to this month’s line-up. While shopping, dining and other landside activities abound, spring also means warmer waters, inviting you to hop in and explore. With more than 85 miles of coastline, the Crystal Coast is a playground for water sports – and that’s all before you’ve ventured out to sea! Whether you boat, fish, kayak, kiteboard, standup paddleboard (SUP) or dive, the month of May is an absolute treat. Most tour companies, gear rental shops and other local guides have swung open their doors for the 2017 season, offering a number of options to help you get outside. For those looking to explore on their own, the paddle trails of Down East give a new perspective, weaving along and into this beautiful and low-traffic area. Cape Lookout National Seashore serves as an incredible backdrop for boating and kiteboarding

when the wind is right. Getting on the water for the first time? Bogue Sound is a great place to start your journey, with extensive flatwater options for learning any paddle sport. And of course, you can’t beat the Atlantic! Looking to test your paddling skills? SUP fans should check out the third annual Crystal Kai SUP Cup, which hits the Coast on Saturday, May 20, with up to $15,000 in prizes. After two years of racing out of Atlantic Beach, this WPA-sanctioned stand-up paddleboarding event moves to Beaufort this year, with a long (10K), short (5K) and kids course. Built to suit novices, elites and groms, the Crystal Kai SUP Cup offers something for every skill level. The event begins at 8am on May 20 at The Boathouse at Front Street Village for race launch and Vendor Village, and don’t forget to watch for paddlers all along Taylor’s Creek throughout the morning! Plus, hone your skills with paddle clinics in the days leading up to the event. Full details and registration are available at CrystalKaiSUPCup.com. One day of paddling not quite enough? Female paddlers are invited to Camp Crystal Kai, May 15-21, for an all-inclusive, week-long paddling adventure. Registration is still open for this week full of fitness, relaxation and fun on the water, with complimentary race fees for the Crystal Kai SUP Cup and a special swag bag valued at more than $400. Book your spot by Friday, May 5. Learn more at CampCrystalKai.com. No matter your sport, it’s time to get out on (or in) the water. As always, more info on all Crystal Coast water sports partners can be found on CrystalCoastNC.org. Karen Gould Dir. Of Digital and Event Marketing Crystal Coast Tourism Authority

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MAY ARIES (March 21-April 20) You can only procrastinate for so long, Aries. Soon enough this will catch up with you, so it’s best to start addressing your to-do list as soon as possible. Accept that sometimes things will not go your way, however, you can learn to adapt and find balance in any situation you find yourself in. Finding what you desire when you haven’t made your own mind up about what you want can be challenging. Some soulsearching can probably come up with something promising. Remember, as long as you keep trying your best, you will come out on top. Now you just have to have a little more confidence in yourself. Choose a motivational song as your anthem and prove yourself with actions instead of words. TAURUS (April 21-May 21) Your patience will boil over this month if you do not find a way to let off steam, Taurus. Exercise may be just what you need, so schedule some time to work out. Discovering all of the answers need not be your goal all the time. Keep in mind that the journey can sometimes be more rewarding than the destination. Nagging doubts about an investment may be trying to tell you something. Hold off on any bold moves until you feel more confident with parting ways with cash. Try something new this month. What is the worst that can happen? If you find you do not like the activity, then check it off your list and embrace a new opportunity. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Gemini, speak up and share your opinion this month. Others will appreciate your straightforwardness. Explain your point of view in detail and others will see where you are coming from. Don’t hesitate to let others know how much they mean to you. Such simple gestures will be appreciated and help you maintain strong relationships with those you love most. If you have already committed to something, see it through. The end result may be something unexpected. Others are anxious to see what you can accomplish. Think about reconnecting with an old flame. Even if the connection is purely platonic, the stroll down Memory Lane might be good for you. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Cancer, you wear your heart on your sleeve, and those closest to you will be able to figure out what is going on in your head. Accept their support when it is offered. When in doubt, speak with someone who has more experience than you. It’s a big person who can accept help when it’s needed, and others will be willing to help. Take the emotional plunge. Someone special needs to hear about it pronto. This is not a time to clam up, but rather one to share your feelings and let others in. This month may be a turning point for you in your life. Although you feel ready for the changes that are in store, you may have to adapt a bit more once they’re here. 74 ISLAND REVIEW

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LEO (July 23-August 23) Sometimes even Leos needs to work through their feelings on their own. Don’t be afraid to spend some time reflecting on what you need to resolve. Next month may be a better time to make a big decision. Coast along for a little bit longer and get a feel for the lay of the land before making your decision. Going back to school might be the best path for you at this time. Although this might stretch your schedule to its limits, you’ll find the time if it’s important to you. Even if you stumble, you will have an opportunity to regain your footing. Do not shy away from taking a few chances here and there. You can handle what’s in store. You know what needs to get done. VIRGO (August 24-September 22) Virgo, it’s nice to have like-minded people around you to support your efforts. But sometimes you need someone who sees things differently to shake up your perspective. Coming across memorabilia or old photographs may have you thinking about those who came before you. It is a good time for introspection and reminiscing. Volunteering can bring more meaning to your life, especially if you feel yourself struggling right now. Giving back can sometimes make your problems seem small. This may be one of those times when nothing seems to bother you. The bad stuff just rolls off your back, and everything seems to keep you smiling. You may find, however, that you have to explain your point of the view toward the end of the month before others see your way of thinking. LIBRA (September 23-October 23) Make a concerted effort to block out any distractions in the days ahead. You might not avoid all the turmoil, but your efforts will prove fruitful. Don’t let any opportunity pass you by this week, even those that may seem like they won’t yield much reward. Everything is a learning opportunity. Trips may seem like they have to be large undertakings, but that’s not always the case. Try for a short jaunt somewhere and enjoy the scenery. Weigh all of your options this month before making a major commitment. Once you move forward, you may not have much room to turn things around. Once you are knee-deep in a project, you may not need to take frequent breaks. You’re ready to plow through to the finish line and reap the rewards of hard work. SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) Scorpio, take others’ point of view to heart in the days ahead. This signals to others you value their opinions and recognize their efforts. Obsessive thoughts will not make the solution to a problem come any easier. It’s better if you clear your head and then maybe the ideas will arrive when you least expect. The time has come to spend less time thinking and more time doing. Turn a page in your life and you’ll likely be satisfied with the results. Someone is trying to tell you something but you may not be receiving the message just yet. Settle in and the message may dawn on you at a later time. No matter

which words come out of your mouth, others are compelled to listen when you speak. Recognize the impact your words can have on others. SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) Others can use a dose of your optimism right now, Sagittarius. Find a way to include as many people as possible as you look to spread some sunshine around. Think of something you can do that will be a big risk and out of character. It may give you a rush of adrenaline this month and pave the way for new interests. There are a few friends who have stuck by your side through thick and thin. When one comes knocking at your door for help, give this person the support he or she needs. Talk about big plans with someone close to you this month. This person might have some wise words to share, or may just be the sounding board you need right now. Explaining a proposal may require some creative thinking. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) Capricorn, you may develop a soft spot for someone who needs your help in the next few days. Do all you can without stretching yourself too thin. Your assistance will be appreciated. Look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself that you can handle whatever comes your way. You are the only one who can derail your plans. You can find a solution to a problem even if the answer eludes you for the time being. Don’t over think what has to be done. This is a time to act. Mistakes are a key to learning. If you encounter a minor hiccup, don’t let it derail you from the larger plan. Otherwise, your momentum may get seriously stalled. AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) Aquarius, in your search for a different perspective, you may find yourself confiding in a coworker in the coming days. Give careful consideration to any advice you receive. Someone you wouldn’t normally look to for advice provides some invaluable wisdom in the days ahead. Heed this advice and express your gratitude. You always have time to do something for yourself, but you might need to put that on hold right now and focus on others. Forge ahead even if you are met with resistance. Confidence is the key to just about anything, Aquarius. This month you have it in abundance. At this point, you can probably sell ice to Eskimos, so put your luck to good use. PISCES (February 19-March 20) Pisces, your imagination is running wild and this could lead you on an unexpected adventure. Take a levelheaded friend along for the ride, instead of focusing on all of the little details, look at the bigger picture. This will prove to be the inspiration you need to stay motivated, do not think about anything but having fun for the next few days. A career move may be imminent and it could be worrying you. After the first few days, things will be smooth sailing. Extreme focus on a subject can be a help or a hindrance. Remember to remain flexible in the next few days.

best BUY$ FINANCIAL & INSURANCE Chalk & Gibbs Insurance and Real Estate: An independent agent serving clients along the Crystal Coast since 1925. Full service real estate sales and management and all of your insurance needs under one roof. Call today for a quote, 252-393-1284, 252-726-3167, or visit www.chalkandgibbs.com. Emerald Isle Insurance: 8754 Reed Drive, Unit 9, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5086. Protect your beach property & save on flood insurance by working with Rhonda & Sherry for coverage on your primary residence, second home or rental unit.

GEAR & EVENT RENTALS Island Essentials: Linen & Leisure Supply Company, Emerald Isle, 888-398-8887, 252-3548887, info@island-essentials.com. High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service. Year-round, reserve ahead to ensure availability. Visit our new showroom at 8002 Emerald Drive by appointment only.

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

HOME SERVICES AA Express Plumbing Service, Inc: 211-6 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-2471155, aaexpressplumbing@embarqmail.com. Professional, licensed plumbing service – winterizing, water heaters, softeners and full plumbing needs. Emergency 24/7 service. Fully insured. Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control: Morehead City, 252-726-1781, New Bern, 252-636-2345, 800763-0378 or cleggs.com for an office nearest you. Locally owned & operated by NCSU grad, former president of NC Pest Control Assoc. Servicing homes & businesses all over NC since 1960, free termite inspections. Coastal Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252-222-0707, crystalcoastawnings.com. See all your options for hurricane protection, stationary & retractable awnings. 9-5, M-F, weekends by appt. Custom awnings, Bahamas, Colonials, etc. Sales and service – our employees have a combined 40 years of experience. Consumer Mobility Solutions: 118-A Market St., New Bern, 252-653-5350. Tired of climbing those stairs? Consumer Mobility Solutions may be the missing piece. Stair chairs, passenger lifts and cargo lifts can help make your life easier. Free consultation and free home surveys. Visit www.cmslifts.com or email Wayne at waynelamm@aol.com. Crystal Coast HVAC Salt Solution: 103 Pinewood

Place, Emerald Isle, helping extend the life of coastal HVAC units by rinsing units monthly to eliminate accumulated salt. See how efficient your HVAC can be. Call 252-503-1573. Emerald Isle Homeowner’s Services: 9106-B Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, 252-7642563. Relax and leave your keys with us! A full service “boutique” property management services company specializing in vacation rentals, VRBO and annual rentals. Discover the low, streamlined service plans. Liftavator: 4430 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888-634-1717, encelevators.com. Service all brands of elevators & lifts with 5-year product warranty & 2-year service warranty. Licensed & insured. 24-hour service available. Building, installing & servicing elevators since 1985. Pipeline Plumbing, Inc.: 910-381-4101. A local family-owned business taking care of all your plumbing needs. Licensed and fully insured with guaranteed, quality work. Services include new construction, remodeling, repairs, re-piping, water heaters (tanks and tankless), fixture replacement, additions, winterizations and more. RP2 certified with 24-hour emergency service available. Rid-A-Pest, Inc.: 4320 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-240-2266, serving Eastern North Carolina since 1972. Locally owned by Lee Smith, a NC State University graduate in entomology. Free estimates by phone or on-site at your location. Voted area’s highest customer satisfaction among pest management companies. Hours: M-F 8am-5pm. Weekends by appointment. Visit www.ridapest.com. Southeastern Elevator: Located in Morehead City, Southeastern Elevator’s motto says it all, “First in safety, quality and service” when it comes to residential elevators in a variety of sizes and models. Visit southeasternhomeelevators.com or call 252-725-1235 for a quote today. Southern Glass & Mirror: 1047 W. Corbett Ave. (Hwy 24), Swansboro, 252-354-1223, 910325-1050, 24-hr. emergency service 910-3265283. Prompt, professional sales, service & installation of residential & commercial windows & glass doors, screens, mirrors, custom shower doors & enclosures, insulated glass, plexiglass & lexan, in Carteret, Craven & Onslow counties. Tideline Lawn Care: Taylor Marshall, 230 W. Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2883, 252-725-0755. Company provides seasonal lawn care services, from grass mowing and weed eating to concrete edging and blowing off paved areas on a two-week schedule. Windows and More: 1513 Bridges St., Morehead City, www.windows-and-more.com, 252-726-8181. Visit the showroom to see the full-sized displays of energy efficient windows and doors that can handle the conditions of the Crystal Coast. Offering sales, installation and service of Marvin and Integrity windows and doors.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR ALB Decorator Fabrics: 110 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, 252-222-0787. The finest in first-quality fabrics for decorating & quilting. Open Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4. Come see our selection. Artistic Tile & Stone: 252-241-7579. Free design consultation and estimates! The area’s most unique and extensive selection of interior and exterior tile, mosaics, glass, stone and

hardwood. Professional installation. Drop by M-F, 10-5, Saturday by appointment, 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, or visit www.artistictileandstonenc.com. Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters: 3906 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-727-9040. Free estimates! The Carolina’s only custom Bahama & Colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, roll downs- no storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings. Beaufort Furniture/Beaufort Home: 520 Hedrick St. and 127 Middle Lane, Beaufort, feature custom designed handmade North Carolina furniture and an array of items for the home. Whether your replacing one special item or redressing an entire room, Beaufort Furniture and Beaufort Home are full of fresh ideas – beaufortfurniture.com and beauforthomestore. com. Braswell’s Carpet Cleaning: 252-354-3744, whether you’re in need of carpet care, repair, stain removal or water extractions, the professionals are Braswell’s are the ones to call. Visit braswellscarpetcleaning.com. Budget Blinds: 3078 Hwy 24, Newport, 252247-3355, cell: 252-229-6431, budgetblinds. com. Charlie Utz gives free in-home consultations in Carteret & Craven Counties on cellular shades, plantation shutters, blinds, woven woods, draperies & more. Great Windows: 252-728-3373. Quality custom made window treatments including blinds, shades & shutters. For a perfect match, professional decorators come to your home or business. Products include: Great Windows, Hunter Douglas, Timber and Somfy motorized remote control. Fast one-week service (shutters 15 days). Call today for a handcrafted, flawless fit, precise installation and 100-year warranty. Guthrie Interiors: 5113-C Hwy 70, Morehead City, specializing in home furnishings and design for retail and hospitality properties. Open 10am-5pm with after hours appointments available. Call 252-648-8329 or visit www. guthrieinteriors.com. McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-2473175, mcqueensinteriors.com. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom of unique contemporary, traditional & coastal furnishings. Complete professional design services to make your home truly oneof-a-kind. Nowell & Company: 2801-4D, Wilson, 252-2373881. Located in Wilson, about two hours from the Crystal Coast, Nowell & Company is a 15,000 sq. ft. showroom filled with upper end home furnishings and accessories. Both traditional and contemporary and complete interior design service available. Free delivery to the coast. Port Orange Casual: 5568 Hwy 70, Newport, 252-342-8960 – timeless furnishings and accessories with in-house interior design specialist. Custom window treatments, upholstery and more. William’s Floor Coverings & Interiors: 5458-A Hwy 70 West, Morehead City, 252-726-4442, 252-726-6154. Visit William’s full-service showroom to compare the variety of flooring options available – from wood and carpet to laminate and tile. Brands include Karastan, Capel Rugs and more. (Continued on page 76) May 2017

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best BUY$ (Continued from page 75) Window, Wall & Interior Décor: 11507 Live Oak St., Beaufort, windowandwalldecor.com, 252838-0201 or 800-601-8036. Custom made draperies and valances. Beautiful and as affordable as you need them to be.

OUTDOORS & MARINE Carolina Shores Boatlift Repair & Servicing: 252-659-0567, www.carolinashoresmhc.com. Boatlift repair and service. Free initial inspection, 24 hour emergency service and service contracts available. Servicing all makes and models. Deck cleaning, custom fish cleaning stations, deck benches and more. East Carolina Services Landscape and Pool Management: 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, 252-240-1117, www.eastcarolinaservices.com. Fully licensed and insured landscape and pool maintenance offering hardscape design/construction, softscapes, irrigation, night lighting, sod and more. The pool and patio store offers free water testing as well as chemicals, equipment and accessories. Now selling Grill Dome Kamado Grills and Bull Grills. Fences Unlimited: 203 Jacob Drive, Morehead City, www.fencesunlimited.net. Custom wood, vinyl and aluminum fencing for all your landscaping and security needs. Free estimates, call 252-247-6033. Fire it Up Grills & Hearths: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-764-0617, featuring the highest quality grilling products in Eastern North Carolina. Let the professionals help you find the grill of your dreams and browse their merchandise to create the backyard oasis you have always wanted. Quality grills, fire pits, accessories and indoor/outdoor fireplaces. Grill cleaning service available and home delivery of propane tanks and lump charcoal in Carteret and Onslow counties. Open Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Drop by the showroom or visit www.fireitupnc.com. NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: 252-2474003, 866-294-3477, ncaquariums.com. Facility includes 32-ft. waterfall, 50,000 gallon Queen Anne’s Revenge display, mountain trout pool, jellyfish gallery, river otter exhibit, 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit with 3 observation windows. Open daily. Outer Banks Marine Construction: 1501 First Ave., Morehead City, 252-240-2525, outerbanksmarineconst.com. Specializing in residential docks, seawalls, boatlifts, floating docks, boat ramps, boatlift service & dock repair, plus some commercial docks & seawalls. Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-3939005, yardworkslandscapes.com. Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast. Quality service in landscaping, irrigation, lawn care, outdoor lighting, hardscapes and design.

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greg@acebuildersnc.com, Licensed NC General Contractor, storm damage repair, decks, porches, remodels, new construction, fully insured. Visit www.acebuildersnc.com. Advantage Coastal Properties, Ed & Mac Nelson: CrystalCoastHomesOnline.com, office: 252354-9000, cell: 252-646-5551. Full service, low cost residential sales. Located in Emerald Isle, serving Emerald Isle and the coastal mainland. Among the top producers 4 years running! Call today and put our system to work for you! Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-7268800, 800-849-1888, alwilliamsproperties.com. From sound to sea & beyond. We can serve your coastal real estate needs. Open 6 days/ week, by appointment on Sunday. Atlantic Beach Realty: 513 Atlantic Beach Causeway & Dunescape Villas, Atlantic Beach, 800-786-7368. Your source for vacation rentals and sales since 1990. Family owned and operated Visit www.atlanticbeachrealty.net. Basnight Garner Real Estate: 405 Arendell St., Morehead City. Carol Basnight (252-241-3622) and Sharon Garner-Thompson (252-725-3006) are professionals who love what they do. Whether buying or selling, turn to the team with decades of experience. A Keller Williams agency – www.basnightgarner.com. Bluewater Builders: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 888-354-2128, 252-354-7610, buildwithbluewter.com. From vacation homes to primary residences, Bluewater’s expertise can make your dream of living on the Crystal Coast a customized reality. Bluewater Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128, 888-258-2128; Cape Carteret 252-393-2111; Atlantic Beach 252-726-3105, 866-467-3105; Beaufort 866-803-0073; bluewaternc.com. Vacation, monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County. Bluewater Vacation Rentals: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, www.bluewaternc.com. Call the owner hotline at 866-848-8080 and let them assist you in achieving your goals of maximizing rental income while protecting your investment with the Bluewater Property Management Plan. Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS: 509 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 800-317-2866, 252-726-6600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you! Carolyn Blackman: Broker/realtor with Bluewater Real Estate, Emerald Isle. A Carteret County native ready to assist newcomers and locals alike when buying and selling real estate along the Crystal Coast. Call 252-515-4831 or visit www.bluewaternc.com. CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. With 30+ years we have served the rental and sales needs of Emerald Isle. National name recognition. Vacation, monthly and annual rentals. Knowledgeable and service award winning sales team supported by century21.com. Courteous local staff to meet your needs. Call us and see – you will not get a recording, only quick, professional personal service. Call 800-822-2121, 252-354-2131 or visit www.coastland.com. C.O.D. Home Services: Coastal Carolina premier contractor – whether you’re remodeling one

room, for building an entire home. Recognized in 2016 by the NC Home Builders Association, owner Mark Merrell works hand in hand with clients to make all their dreams come true. Call 252-354-3635 or email colhomeservices@ ymail.com. Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-304-4060, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. Awarded 2005, 2009 and 2011 Top Office Production Award for Carteret County. Our knowledgeable & professional sales staff is happy to discuss any of your concerns & help you make the correct decision when buying or selling real estate on the coast. Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals: 7501 Emerald Drive, 800-849-3315, 252-354-3315, private owner’s line 800-354-2859, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. With over 50 years in property management, maximizing the rental income on your investment property is our #1 priority. Call for a complimentary, confidential property management analysis. Future Homes: 1075 Freedom Way, Hwy 24, Hubert (8 miles west of Swansboro), 910-5776400. Licensed general contractor with master craftsmen, modular technology, fast construction, display models. Jim Bailey: 610 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252241-1200. Real Estate sales with Bluewater Real Estate, Atlantic Beach. More than 30 years experience in commercial and residential real estate. Earned 2015 Rookie Top Dollar Production award. Put Jim Bailey to work for you. Visit www.bluewaternc.com. Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Keller Williams – Ferguson O’Conor Realty, 405 Arendell St., Morehead City, serving Morehead City, Bogue Banks and the surrounding area. Over 24 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252499-0805 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@kw.com. Visit fergusonoconorrealty. com. Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-354-2128, 252-241-1382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail.com. Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer. Call me for all of your real estate needs. Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800-6117705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true. Malcolm Boartfield: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater Real Estate, 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-3475 (cell). Malcolm uses his 40+ years of experience in real estate sales/marketing and technology as a tool to better serve his clients. His research skills allow him to better match properties with individuals who have come to Emerald Isle, enticed by the relaxed coastal way of life. Realty World First Coast Realty: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, with additional offices in Indian Beach and Beaufort, Realty World First Coast specializes in coastal real estate along the Crystal Coast. The right agent makes all the difference. Find yours by calling 252-247-0077, 252-728-6455 or 252247-1000, www.realtyworldfirstcoast.com. Spinnaker’s Reach Realty: 9918 MB Davis Court,

Emerald Isle, 252-354-5555. For more than 20 years, Spinnaker’s Reach has helped families realize their dream of living on the coast. Visit www.spinnakersreach.com to see how Judy O’Neill and Matias Lagos can help you. Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-354-2958, 800849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800-5537873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for a Week, Stay for a Lifetime. Call to receive a Vacation Guide or email guestservices@sunsurfrealty. com for assistance in planning your island vacation. If you are ready to purchase or sell your beach home, call one of our knowledgeable sales professionals. Syndie Earnhardt, CRS: 252-354-6111, 888-3542128 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. Tab Premium Built Homes: 2851 Trent Road, New Bern, 252-638-8310. This Southern Living custom builder can bring your dreams to life. Custom, semi-custom and pre-priced home construction available throughout East-

ern North Carolina. Visit www.tabpremiumbuilthomes.com. Ty Gay Builders, Inc.: Decades of construction experience in custom residential and commercial projects. Whether you’re renovating or starting from scratch, Ty Gay’s team of professionals work with clients every step of the way. Visit www.tygaybuildersinc.com.

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

advertiser INDEX AA Express Plumbing ...........................................14 Ace Builders .........................................................25 Advantage Coastal Properties ..............................27 ALB Decorator Fabrics..........................................55 Al Williams Properties ..........................................37 Artistic Tile & Stone...............................................16 Atlantic Beach Realty ............................................30 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters ............................53 Basnight-Garner Real Estate................................65 Beaufort Home ......................................................59 Bluewater Builders ................................................22 Bluewater Insurance .............................................22 Bluewater Real Estate, Carolyn Blackmon ...........13 Bluewater Real Estate, Jim Bailey ........................55 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre .......................... 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Malcolm Boartfield ..........16 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Earnhardt .............. 3 Bluewater Real Estate Sales ................. Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals .................................... 3 Braswell Carpet Cleaning .....................................46 Budget Blinds ........................................................13 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS.............................43 Carolina Shores Boatlift & Repair .........................14 Carteret Health Care............................................... 7 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc....................... 2 Chalk & Gibbs Insurance & Real Estate...............43 Churchwell’s Jewelers...........................................11 Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc ......................23 Coastal Awnings ..................................................... 9 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport ........................51 Coastal Imaging ...................................................... 4 COD Home Services ............................................55 Consumer Mobility Solutions ................................51 Crafty Attic .............................................................58

Crystal Coast Civic Center....................................47 Dorothy Kirtley Real Estate...................................48 East Carolina Services .........................................36 Edgewater Linen ...................................................37 Emerald Isle Books ...............................................12 Emerald Isle Homeowner Services ......................60 Emerald Isle Insurance .........................................33 Emerald Isle Realty Sales.....................................79 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals...................40 Fences Unlimited ..................................................43 Fire it Up Grills & Hearths .....................................17 Future Homes .......................................................66 Great Windows......................................................51 Guthrie Interiors ....................................................60 Harber Marine Construction .................................58 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall.........................15 Island Essentials ...................................................49 Isle Fry Seafood ....................................................39 James Gardner Construction................................19 Landmark Homes .................................................46 Landmark Sothebys International.........................11 Liftavator................................................................64 Lighthouse Boutique .............................................17 Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail ...................12 McQueen’s Interiors ..............................................69 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores .....................35 Nowell & Company ...............................................63 Outer Banks Marine Construction ........................43 Petal Pushers ........................................................12 Pipeline Plumbing .................................................49 Realty World, Katrina Marshall .............................23 Realty World First Coast ......................................... 5 Royal Coat.............................................................39 Rid-A-Pest .............................................................73

Southeastern Elevator ....................................41, 78 Southern Glass & Mirror .......................................59 Spinnaker’s Reach ..........................................15, 62 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt............................31 Sun-Surf Realty Sales...........................................18 Tab Premium Builders...........................................36 Tideline Lawn Care ...............................................46 Top if Off Boutique ................................................46 Town of Emerald Isle.............................................24 Ty Gay Builders .....................................................47 William’s Floor Coverings......................................49 William’s Hardware ...............................................36 Windows & More ...................................................45 Window, Wall & Interior Décor ..............................37 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care ..........25

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