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April 2012

Vol. 17, No. 4

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“All this year’s homes have distinct personalities,” said Peggy Brown, co-chair.

The properties range from an expansive estate on the ICW to a charming gingerbread cottage and garden. There is an oceanfront sandcastle and a serene sound front location. The visitor will see murals, faux painting techniques, a wonderful poolside site for weddings and events, and a surprise of holiday decorations in one home.

The tour will provide a full day of fun for ticketholders. The event runs from 10am-4pm. Hostesses will greet visitors at each location, and tickets include a self-guided map. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 on the day of the tour. They are available at all Carteret County libraries, the visitor’s center on Hwy 58, Sweet Dreams, Through the Looking Glass, Ginny Gordon’s and the Land’s End Clubhouse on the day of the tour. For the first time, tickets will be available for online purchase by visiting www. libraryhomestour.com. For more information on tickets, call the library at 252-393-6500 or Diane at 252-354-2916.

Doing it the Publick Way The days when the circuit court visited a town was often a boon for area artisans and farmers. When the court came to handle business, area tradesmen historically followed suite, bringing their wares to town to sell and barter with the visitors on official business.

In Beaufort, that tradition continues, at least a portion thereof.

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The annual event raises much needed funds for the Beaufort Historical Association. To learn more about the BHA or Publick Day, call 252-728-5225 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

Book Sale Aids Library April is a great time to bulk up your personal libraries thanks to the Friends of the Bogue Banks Public Library. The group will raise much needed funds for upgrades and programs through its used book sale.

Planned from 10am-2pm on Saturday, April 28, at Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church, the sale includes both soft bound and hardback books in a variety of genres. A special preview sale is planned for members only on Friday evening. Not a member? It’s a great time to be one. To learn more, call 252-247-4660.

Reelin’ for a Cure For its fourth year, Reelin’ for Research Offshore Fishing Tournament will benefit North Carolina Children’s Promise, a component of the NC Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Morehead City will be the hub of the weekend’s activities, including the focal event: an eight-hour deep sea fishing excursion consisting of both private and chartered vessels.

Committed anglers will have their lines in the water by 8am on Saturday, May 5, with the official weigh-in at Morehead City waterfront from 4-6pm. Awards and bragging rights immediately follow at Jack’s Waterfront Bar. All teams are responsible for a minimum of $1,000 per boat in fundraising efforts; the winning team will be determined by aggregate weight of the three largest meat fish from the following: wahoo, dolphin, & tuna. Chefs 105 will host the traditional captain’s meeting on Friday evening as a precursor to the weekend’s festivities.

This year the Buzz Skinner Award will be presented to the team that raises the most money in honor of Raleigh native Buzz Skinner. An avid fisherman and devoted family man, Skinner lost his battle with cancer in October of 2010. For more event details, visit reelinforresearch.org.

Tumbledown House Visits Beaufort Often described as gritty “saloon jazz” (or sometimes as Tom Waits in a cocktail dress), this duo – Tumbledown House – from Bozeman, Mt. writes tales about shady characters, eccentric brothel clientele, or a scorned woman out for revenge.

The stories are delivered with sultry female vocals reminiscent of a bygone era placed over a jazz guitar accompaniment. Somewhere between the sights and sounds of Deadwood, SD and a 1920s cabaret, Tumbledown House has created a modern speakeasy sound all their own.

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Boat Shopping in Oriental Oriental’s Pecan Grove Marina will set the stage for the In-Water Boat Show April 13-15, inviting guests to come aboard and check out the amenities.

Sponsored by the Oriental Rotary, this 4year-old gathering continues to grow with each passing year.

Reports from last year show almost $500,000 in boat sales directly connected to the show and from canvassing vendors, Myers said, he surmises another $150,000 was spent at various booths. Hosting the show brought about $9,000 to the local club, who annually provides $30,000 in college scholarships for Pamlico County students along with grants to support area nonprofit organizations.

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Celebrating Wine & Food in Beaufort The food will tempt and the wine will flow as the Beaufort Wine and Food Weekend converges on the little village of Beaufort, April 25-29. For eight years this unique celebration has raised funds for the Friends of the NC Maritime Museum, the Beaufort Historical Association and the culinary program at Carteret Community College through a rousing celebration of gastronomical proportions.

Winemakers and guest chefs team up with some of Carteret County’s most talented chefs for a whirlwind of activities. Enjoy fourcourse Winemaker’s Dinners and the Celebrity Grand Gala and Auction, learn about pairing at wine tasting seminars, get kitchen tips in cooking seminars and let down your hair at the popular Beer, Bubbles & Barbecue event at the Beaufort Historic Site.

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Native Plant Sale Set for April 28 This is the ninth year for the NC Coastal Federation’s Native Plant Sale/Festival, which features thousands of native plants representing more than 100 indigenous species. The public is invited from 8am-4pm on Saturday, April 28, to the Hwy 24 office to learn about native plants and purchase a few of their own to try at home.

A special preview for Federation members will take place from 3-7pm on Friday, April 27. In the past, some of the most coveted varieties of perennials, ferns, grasses, shrubs and trees have sold out on preview night, so for any nonmember craving that “musthave” plant, memberships will be available the evening of the sale.

Membership cards need to be presented at the time of purchase.

Native plants help preserve our natural heritage while aiding in reducing pollution to our coastal waters. Native plants are considered low-maintenance – requiring less water and no fertilizer or pesticides. They are plants that have adapted to our coastal climate. Planting natives can save gardeners and home owners time and money while benefiting the environment by attracting birds, bees and other wildlife.

Ride Supports Hope for the Warriors Two bicycle rides are planned beginning at 8am on Saturday, April 21 that benefit the Hope for the Warriors Foundation. Tenmile and 42.5-mile courses have been earmarked, beginning at Atlantic Beach Park.

The 42.5-mile route traces the Hwy 24, Hwy 70 and Hwy 58 loop that runs through Morehead City, Newport and down Bogue Banks. A donation for the 42.5-mile ride is $40 for early registration until April 7 and $50 after. The 10-mile ride takes cyclists from Atlantic Beach to Fort Macon. Registration is $25.

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I S L A N D Flavor Recognizing Fort Macon’s Past Fort Macon State Park is a great place to be in April, as the site recognizes its historical place in Eastern Carolina. The popular landmark is holding a week of events to honor the 150th anniversary of the battle and capture of Fort Macon by Union forces.

Built and designed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the fort was named after statesman Nathaniel Macon (1758-1837). Completed in 1834, the construction including more than nine million bricks. Even though it went through some renovations in the early 1840s, the complete cost of the fort was $463,790.

The siege of Fort Macon began on March 23, 1862, as the Union forces led by Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside called for the surrender of Fort Macon, held by the Confederate forces of Col. Moses J. White. White, of course, refused the demand, and the siege culminated on April 25, 1862, with the bombardment of the fort by Union artillery positioned in the sand dunes about 3/4 of a mile from the fort and navy gunboats offshore. The 11-hour bombardment ended with the fort heavily damaged and in danger of being destroyed by the explosion of its own gunpowder magazines. Col. White had no choice but to surrender the fort the following morning.

To mark the sesquicentennial of these important events in the fort’s long history, the park staff is teaming up with the Friends of Fort Macon, the 1st North Carolina/11th Regiment of Volunteers and NC

State Historic Sites to host an observance April 21-26. The commemoration will include a reenactment of the bombardment and an on-site encampment by reenactors. From uniforms and weapons and Civil War medicine to blacksmithing and children’s games, demonstrations of life during the Civil War will be at the forefront for the family-friendly recognition.

Saturday evening will close with a full bombardment of the fort under the cloak of darkness, allowing guests to line the Morehead City and Beaufort waterfronts to watch the event, much as residents did 150 years ago.

According to Park Ranger Paul Branch, the long-time park historian, this will be the largest event of its kind in this area and the largest reenactment the park has ever held. Other daily activities are being planned for April 23-24, culminating with an observance ceremony of the bombardment of the fort on Wednesday, April 25, in commemoration of those on both sides who fought and died in the siege, along with an observance on the morning of Thursday, April 26, of the actual surrender of the fort.

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My confession, as a property manager, is I can tell so much about a vacation rental homeowner by two things: their kitchen cabinets and their bedroom closets. Those are the hidden, dark secrets of the vacation rental hoarder who never removes old bedspreads, blankets, drapes, old vacuums or stained pillows from the closets. The kitchen cabinets and drawers, where space is often limited, might hold dozens of ancient knives, spatulas and six versions of a blender or coffee pot (because they told their vacation rental management company to never throw away small appliances when replaced “in case they still might work”).

What’s the perfect solution? Clear out this clutter and donate it one fine spring weekend to the Core Sound Corner Store in Morehead City. Celebrating its first year, the Core Sound Corner Store has raised thousands of dollars just by selling Carteret County’s unwanted items from our attics, garages, beach cottages and condos. The Corner Store is especially in need of old furniture. Sadly, it is often less expensive to purchase a new sofa or upholstered chair instead of having them recovered. The Corner Store will find a new buyer for your discards amongst young families just starting out, or families that have found their budgets

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The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island is a local gem of a museum. No one tells the story of our rich maritime heritage better from the vantage point of the families who have fished these waters and farmed this land for the last few centuries. Life on the barrier islands was often difficult, but it made for a compelling history. If you have not visited the museum recently take that beautiful trip over one of America’s most stunning Scenic Byways to “the end of the road” on Harkers Island.

Each trip for me is a breathtaking bit of time travel and appreciation for the sturdy, proud folk that made Bogue Banks, Core Banks and all the Down East village communities their home.

Enjoy a lunch or dinner of the very freshest local seafood at one of Harkers Island’s delightful restaurants. The gift shop at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum is one of the most remarkable in our area for its fine decoys and bird carvings, jewelry, other handcrafted items, and one of my favorite selections of books for readers of all ages. Visit them on-line to learn more and consider a family membership to show your love for Carteret County at coresound.com The Core Sound Corner Store is located in the Marketplace Shopping Center, 4950 Arendell St., Morehead City. It accepts donations on Thursday (10am-3pm) and during business hours on Friday and Saturday (10am-5pm). Also, they are able to pick up large items. Please call to arrange a pickup time: 728-1500 or 7230982.

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Emerald Isle Mayor Art Schools received the Chamber’s Citizen of the Year Award, and Travis Burt, co-founder of Transportation Impact in Emerald Isle, won the Arnold Murray Small Business Person of the Year Award.

“No one is a greater ambassador for Emerald Isle and the entire Crystal Coast than Art Schools,” said Woody Warren of Bluewater Real Estate, past chair of the chamber’s board of directors. “It is an honor for me to present the award to the Honorable Mayor Schools.

“He has served as the town’s mayor since 2001 and his accomplishments have been numerous. Under his leadership, the town has balanced progress with preservation and has enhanced the quality of life for full-time residents.

“Mayor Schools has elevated Emerald Isle’s reputation as a family vacation beach community, and during his long tenure as chair of the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority, he has helped advance and promote Carteret County as a major tourism destination on the East Coast,” Warren added.

Mayor Schools serves as vice president of the NC League of Municipalities and is a member of the Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Advocacy Committee of the National League of Cities.

The 2011 chamber chair, Tom Kies, applauded Travis Burt for finding a market niche for Transportation Impact and making it

one of the fastest growing companies in America, moving from five employees a year ago to 18 today.

The company helps its clients reduce small package shipping costs by negotiating competitive contracts with carriers.

“Transportation Impact has made substantial charitable contributions to the communities it serves,” Kies said. “It has been a sponsor of the Emerald Isle Triathlon and awarded scholarships to local high school graduates. The company has worked with school guidance counselors to identify local families in need and then assisted them by providing Christmas gifts and food for the holidays. Employees have also aided military families and those affected by cancer.”

About 100 people attended the Annual Awards Reception at The Boathouse at Front Street Village. The Boathouse was a presenting sponsor, while Program Sponsors included Sound Bank, Marine Federal Credit Union and Great Windows.

Linda Whalen, owner of balloons for you, received the chamber’s Cassie Algeo Award for Extraordinary Chamber Leadership. She is also affiliated with SkyBank Financial.

The Debbie Godwin Ambassador of the Year Award was presented to Debbie Fisher of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Office Fusion Solutions, Hyper International Business Development Center and Coastal Heritage Construction and Realty.

Awards of Merit for Development went to East Coast Square South and East Coast Square North in Morehead City, new commercial development projects constructed by Holler Developers of Morehead City.

If you have comments or suggestions about topics of interest for future articles, pass them along to Mike Wagoner, 252-726-6350, 1-800-622-6278 or mike@nccoastchamber.com.

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1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Behind the Scenes – Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, help with food preparation and feed the animals in this thorough behind-thescenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck exhibit. Ages 6 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

Sun. 1: EI Easter Egg Hunt. Noon. Join the Emerald Isle Bunny in his search for prize eggs.

Bring a basket and enjoy the fun for free. Ages 4 to 13 are welcome. Details: 252-354-6350.

7, 14, 21, 28: Kayak the Roosevelt Natural Area.

9-11am (weather permitting). Explore tidal flats and quiet back waters as you navigate the intricate web of life thriving in this pristine natural environment with the NC Aquarium.

Age 12 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Sat. 7: Mostley Crue and Shoot to Thrill.

8pm. One night, two shows, as a Motley Crue tribute band and an all female AC/DC tribute band entertain at the Morehead Center for Performing Arts and Events. Tickets are $10. Details: 252-726-1501 or www. themoreheadcenter.com.

Carolina Home & Garden Easter Egg Hunt.

11am. Bring the kids and grandkids to hunt for all the eggs the Easter Bunny left in the garden. The Easter Bunny will appear to greet youngsters and give out prizes. Free. Details: 252-393-9004.

Cat Allies Yard Sale. 8am. The Island Cat Allies will hold a yard sale at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Center on Emerald Drive. Expect collectibles, furniture, sporting equipment and more.

Thur. 12: Fitness with the Fishes – Move, Groove and Family Fun. 6-8pm. Get the family moving and grooving with an evening of fitness, health and wellness. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

John Chappell as Mark Twain. 7pm. Mark Twain’s stinging commentaries on the human race, politics, slavery, lying, religion and life are fresh and funny in this educational performance. Sponsored by the Carteret Arts Forum, this program will be held at Joslyn Hall at Carteret Community College. Tickets are $40. Details: 252-354-5537 or 252-247-9414.

Fri. 13: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

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Earth Day Cakes for Conservation. 3:30pm Compete for sweet rewards with your best baked confection depicting an animal species at risk for the contest theme Animals on the Edge. Cakes will be judged on creativity, taste, portrayal of the theme and use of organic, local and sustainable ingredients. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Sat. 14: Tumbledown House in Concert. 8pm.

The Down East Folk Arts Society welcomes the musicians to Clawson’s Restaurant, Beaufort.

Tickets are $15 for general admission; $12 for members; and $8, students. Details: 252-6336444 or downeastfolkarts.org.

Nautical Tool & Tag Sale. 8:30am-4pm. This annual sale helps support the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Free to attend. Held at the museum’s Gallants Channel site. Details: 252728-2762.

Earth Day Partnership for the Planet.

10am-2pm. This hands-on collaborative event by area museums and environmental education agencies brings a day of activity to Fort Macon State Park. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Garden Education Series – The Joy of Herbs. 10am. Join Joy Poole at Carolina Home & Garden. Cost is $5 and advanced registration is required. Refreshments served. Details: 252393-9004.

Thur. 19: Marine Life Cruise. 9am-Noon. Trawl and dredge aboard a Duke University research vessel through this NC Maritime Museum program. Cost is $30. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

21-22: Contemporary Boatbuilding Carpentry. 9am-5pm. Cost is $135.

Reservations are required. Details: 252-7287317 or ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Sat. 21: Publick Day. 9am-4pm. An oldfashioned flea market takes over the Beaufort Historic Site, just as they did in days gone by. Vendors offer arts and crafts, antiques, collectibles, plants, books, food and more.

Details: 252-728-5225.

Western Carteret Library Homes Tour.

The 14th annual tour sponsored by the Friends of the Western Carteret Library provides inside peeks into beachfront homes and condominiums as well as an arts & crafts show and sale. Details: Carteret.cpclib.org.

Tour de Bogue Banks. 8am. The Kayak for the Warrior organization in Pine Knoll Shores has added a new facet to its annual offerings.

Details: 252-247-4353, kayakforthewarriors.org.

Garden Education Series – Water Conservation in Gardening and Landscaping.

10am. Certified horticulturist Ken Howell shares his expertise at Carolina Home & Garden. Cost to attend is $5, pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be served. Detail: 252-393-9004.

Dune Building Workshop. 10-12:30pm. The aquarium is partnering with the NC Coastal Federation and NC Sea Grant to present the second of two free educational workshops on building and maintaining sand dunes using

native plants. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

Fri. 20: Red Cross Blood Drive. 2-7pm.

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21-22: Battle of Fort Macon. 10am-4pm. The battle will be reenacted with volunteers at Fort Macon State Park. Expect Civil War uniforms, musket firing, drills, music and activities for the children. Details: 252-726-3775.

Sat. 21: Racing Kids’ Esteem 5K. Join Emerald Isle Parks and Rec. for this celebration of young people. Four age categories, ranging from 7 to 18 year olds are available, with the top three females and males in each section earning prizes. Registration is $15 per person. To learn more, call 252-354-6350.

Scrapbook Workshop. 10am-1pm. A Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshop will be held at Emerald Isle Parks Recreation.

For ages 12 and up, pre-registration is required.

Use of tools and snack provided with $5 fee.

Details: 910-326-6164.

Mon. 23: Rain Garden and Maritime Forest Tours. 10am-1pm. Join the aquarium staff and the NC Cooperative Extension Service Master Gardeners for a look at rain gardens followed by a tour of the maritime forest in the Roosevelt Natural Area led by Master Gardener Jeannie Kraus. Free. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Tue. 24: Saltwater Light Tackle Fishing Club.

6pm. The club meets on the last Tuesday of each month at the VFW Hall, 107 Earl St., Beaufort, featuring a guest speaker to talk about area fishing. Admission is free, dinner is $10.

Details: www.sltfc.adamscreek.com.

25-29: Beaufort Wine & Food Festival.

Wonderful wine and tempting meals are the focal point of this weekend full of wine and food pairings, workshops, dinners and more. Details: 252-728-5225 or www. beaufortwineandfood.com.

27-29, May 4-6: “Always … Patsy Cline.”

Tickets are $10 for children and $15 for adults in advance; $20 at the door. Shows start at 7:30pm on Friday and 2 and 7:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Details: 252-241-1152 or www.themoreheadcenter.com.

Sat. 28: Lookout Spring Road Race. 8am.

Sponsored by the Lookout Rotary Club, this annual family-friendly event begins and ends at the Sports Center, Morehead City and includes a 1-mile, 5K and 10K runs with awards in a variety of categories. Registration begins at 7am. Details: 252-726-7826.

From Forest Fairies to Sea Serpents.

9am-5pm. Imagination meets education in an enchanted day for all. Build fairy and gnome houses on the nature trail, search for mermaid and fairy doors and make your own magic wand. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

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C H A M B E R Connection Public Invited to May 3 Business After Hours Expo SAVE THE DATE: The annual Business After Hours Expo, hosted by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, is from 4-7:30pm on Thursday, May 3, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City.

This event is open to the public. Admission is $5 per person.

More than 65 exhibitors are expected to participate. Restaurants and caterers will provide samples of their specialty dishes.

“This is a unique and popular event that combines the excitement and flair of a business trade show or expo with the networking advantages of a traditional Business After Hours function,” said Julie Naegelen, director of membership services, who serves as event coordinator. “Complimentary beer and wine will be available beginning at 5pm, so it is not appropriate for children to attend.

“We are fast approaching a sell out of booth space,” she said. (Inquiries should be directed to Julie Naegelen at julie@ nccoastchamber.com or 252-726-6350.)

“We are pleased to introduce CenturyLink and Carteret General Hospital as Presenting Sponsors in 2012, and we welcome back our Media Partners, which are NCCOAST Communications (publisher of The Island Review), Carteret County News-Times, Beasley Broadcast Group, Crystal Coast Tent & Event Rental, Crystal Coast Tourism Authority and Crystal Coast Hospitality Association.

“Everyone who attends is eligible for some terrific door prizes that are being donated by our exhibitors,” Naegelen said. “We will be drawing business cards throughout the evening. Several exhibitors will have separate drawing at their own booths.

“You will see new products and services being displayed and demonstrated, and some businesses will have items available for purchase.”

Mal Garland of Sound Bank, 2012 Chair of the chamber’s board of directors, said: “We always look forward to having hundreds of people join us inside the Civic Center. The layout of the exhibits helps encourage folks to mix and mingle and make new business contacts. Clearly, the Business After Hours Expo is a highlight of the year for Carteret County’s business community.”

“Last year’s event attracted more than 450 people,” Naegelen added. “We have had excellent participation from the businesses on Bogue Banks, and in the 2011 best booth competition, award winners included: Hot Wax Surf & Paddle Store; Bluewater Real Estate/Bluewater Pools & Spas/ Bluewater Weddings & Events; Channel Marker Restaurant; Molly’s Beachside Bar & Grill at the Sheraton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel; and Crabs Claw Oceanfront Fine Foods.”

The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce is located at 801 Arendell St., Suite 1, Morehead City, NC 28557. Call 800-622-6278 or 252-726-6350 or send your e-mail to mike@ nccoastchamber.com.

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M AY O R ’ S Notes Taking a Lesson From the Next Generation

Mayor Art Schools

ONE OF THE joys of being mayor is having the opportunity to come into contact with the youth in Emerald Isle. Our kids are doing a lot of great stuff.

Every year, I get a couple of papers that are written for a high school class about a subject that they think is important for town government. The one I received this year is from Darby Oehl a senior at Croatan High School. In that paper, she discusses the many benefits of composting and her experience with composting in Germany. Her father is a Marine and the family resided in Germany for several years. In Germany families are required to separate trash into general trash, recyclables and compost; and all three are picked up by the trash contractor. I don’t see that happening in Emerald Isle, but I thought she had a lot of good ideas about the benefits of composting that I wanted to share. My hope is that individuals will start a composting pile of their own.

As I stated earlier, from Darby’s experience and research, composting is a fairly common thing in Europe. Just as recycling helps the environment, composting is also a big help to the environment. In some situations, people do not select the environmental alternative, because it is more expensive.

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Thank you, Darby for bringing this to our attention and best of luck to you in your future endeavors. Emerald Isle is fortunate to have many talented young people.

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THE SEASIDE ARTS Council, in conjunction with the town of Emerald Isle and others, is presenting two summer concert series this summer. EmeraldFest will take place at the Western Ocean Regional Access in Emerald Isle on the first and third Thursday evening of June, July, August and September. SwanFest will take place in Swansboro on Sunday evenings starting in mid-May and running through mid-September. More information, including a full band lineup, will be posted on the town’s website at www.emeraldisle-nc.org in the coming weeks. Come on out and enjoy the show!

FEMA Approves Beach Nourishment Funding

The town recently received formal approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for approximately $3.8 million to replace sand lost during Hurricane Irene in August 2011. The town and Carteret County will contribute an additional $3 million, and an additional $3 million has been requested from the state of North Carolina for a winter 2012-13 beach nourishment project.

The town, in conjunction with the county and the town of Pine Knoll Shores, is planning a $9.8 million beach nourishment project for approximately 4.6 miles of beach in two locations – one in eastern Emerald Isle and one in western Emerald Isle. Permits are expected to be in hand later this summer, and nourishment is expected to occur next winter. Depending on the outcome of the state funding request, the town hopes to place as much as 675,000 cubic yards of sand along the beach in these areas.

Federal Funding for Bogue Inlet Dredging

Congressman Walter B. Jones, Jr. recently announced the allocation of $500,000 of federal funding associated with Hurricane Irene impacts for navigation maintenance dredging in Bogue Inlet. These funds will help to resolve shoaling conditions in the inlet and maintain a safe navigation passageway for area commercial and recreational boaters.

These one-time federal funds should enable the US Army Corps of Engineers to maintain Bogue Inlet for the remainder of 2012. A recent state-local partnership generated approximately $182,000 for Bogue Inlet dredging, and these funds will be reserved for future use in 2013.

2012 Controlled Deer Hunt Results

The town’s 2012 controlled deer hunt ended on Feb. 29. A total of 17 deer were removed from 3 locations along Coast Guard Road – wooded areas in the Royall Oaks subdivision, Emerald Isle Woods Park, and the undeveloped Bell Cove Estates subdivision.

The town utilized carefully screened volunteer bowhunters to reduce the deer population, which has now reached the highest level ever measured in the town by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. All hunting operations were conducted safely and smoothly, and all harvested deer meat was donated to the needy and hungry.

The town will commission an updated deer population count in fall 2012, and the board of commissioners will determine the town’s future course of action at that time.

Taxpayer Beach Access Parking Permits Available

Weekend/holiday parking fees will be collected at the town’s Eastern Ocean Regional Access and Western Ocean Regional Access beginning Friday, April 6 and will continue through Sunday, Sept. 16. A $10 per vehicle parking fee will be charged from 7am-4pm on weekends and holidays only, and all other times will remain free.

Emerald Isle taxpayers are eligible for two free annual parking permits for the Eastern Ocean Regional Access and Western Ocean Regional Access. The parking permits will be granted only for vehicles registered in the name of the taxpayer, and are not transferable.

Previously issued 2011 parking permits are no longer valid, and a new 2012 parking permit is required. Emerald Isle taxpayers must display the appropriate permit sticker on their windshield in order to avoid the parking fee.

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APRIL 2012

Town Hall, 7500 Emerald Drive Emerald Isle, NC 28594 252-354-3424 • Fax 252-354-5068 Official Website: www.emeraldisle-nc.org Published Monthly by the town of Emerald Isle for its Residents, Property Owners & Visitors Composed by Frank Rush, Town Manager

The permit sticker cannot be obtained at the regional beach access facilities, and must be obtained prior to visiting the regional beach access facilities. To obtain your free parking permit, please visit (7509 Emerald Drive) or call (252-354-3424) the Town Administration Building during normal business hours. Parking permits are now available for pickup.

Please note: Emerald Isle taxpayers will need to bring their vehicle registration(s) with them when applying for their permit.

Overnight Beach Equipment Exception Permits Available

Town ordinances require that all unattended beach equipment (tents, canopies, chairs, volleyball nets, etc.) be removed from the beach between 7pm and 8am daily, and town staff members regularly enforce this ordinance. The penalty for leaving unattended beach equipment out overnight is confiscation, so please make sure you remove all unattended beach equipment at the end of the day.

Oceanfront property owners ONLY are eligible for two exception permits, and these exception permits can be obtained by visiting (7509 Emerald Drive) or calling (252-354-3424) the Town Administration Building during normal business hours.

Exception permits are available now, and are valid for the entire 2012 season.

Please note that the 2011 exception permits are still valid, and can be used again in 2012. (cont. on page 42)

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T O W N Meeting Eagle Scout Recognized EMERALD ISLE RESIDENT Alec Lesko, 15, was presented with a town of Emerald Isle Certificate of Appreciation for “his good work in reconstruction of the Cape Carteret Presbyterian Church playground for his Eagle Scout project” during the regularly scheduled monthly board meeting. Alec is the son of town residents Erin and Chuck Lesko and is a member of Boy Scout Troop 3, Swansboro.

signs to educate against feeding of the deer in the community.

Rowe also stressed how this education and consensus building would naturally evolve into a plan for managing the deer population on the island that the majority of residents could support.

Citizens Comments Three residents took turns at the podium to address the board about their concern after seeing the town approve the construction of solar pool heater on the corner of Bluewater and Indigo drives at a private residence in the Bluewater Bay subdivision. John Henrickson, Jon Stone and Robert Wieziech each spoke up against the impact on the community’s character by allowing these types of structures to be built in residential neighborhoods.

The “large, free standing, and elevated structure” which is “about the size of a commercial billboard” is a “visual detriment to our community,” stated Henrickson, while Wieziech stated that it looked “like a drive-in movie screen,” that has been placed in the middle of their town. Stone questioned the safety of these types of elevated structures due to severe weather conditions. Stone requested that the town ensure that the building codes for these types of structures be reviewed and that they are “applicable and sufficient for the environment in which we live.”

The board unanimously voted to approve a grant application to help fund the construction of a new 1,000 ft. long soundside pier on the west side to the entry canal at the town’s new public boating access area. The estimated cost of the project is $100,000, of which the town will be obligated to pay only $25,000 if the NC Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Grant is awarded. The town will be notified as early as mid-May if they have been selected to receive this grant, with funding being available in August of this year if selected.

The pier, according to Alesia Sanderson, Parks and Recreation Director, is “the first amenity” to be added to the area and is part of a long range plan to “phase in the planned improvements” to the boating area. The pier will run from the parking area, along the canal, and out into the sound, explained Sanderson. She views this as an improvement which allows for greater use of this recreational area by those seeking soundside fishing, wildlife viewing, and a place for boaters to tie up while waiting to either use the ramp itself or to meet guests.

Prohibition to Feeding Deer Not Enacted

Streets and Drainage Pipe Repairs Approved

The board sat in silence when a motion to consider adopting an ordinance to prohibit the intentional feeding of deer was called for and, failing a motion, the issue was not considered. At its February meeting the board had voted 3-2 to adopt an ordinance, however, lacking a 4-1 vote to become law on its first reading, a second vote at the board’s March meeting was called for by board rules in which a simple majority could have led to its approval. Several speakers attended this meeting specifically to speak against adopting the ban on feeding deer. Most speakers expressed concern over their rights on their property, and how their needs to be an “overwhelming reason as to why you are taking away this right.” A petition with almost 100 names was also presented to the board against enacting the feeding prohibition.

Lisa Rowe presented the board with a detailed plan of action to be considered prior to the establishment of a legal policy. Rowe stressed the need to “increase education on feeding deer” and suggested that the town reach out and seek cooperation with residents. She outlined separate efforts for full-time residents and those who just visit the community as well as holding forums on the issue, posting information on the town’s website and the printing of simple material and

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Grant Application for Soundside Pier Approved

The board unanimously voted to approve two projects briefed by Artie Dunn, public works director. The first project will see the repaving of the “oldest asphalt in town” on the “two worst sections of streets in town,” according to Dunn.

The board authorized that a $216,694 contract with Onslow Grading and Paving, Inc. to repave two long segments of Ocean Drive be executed by the town manger. A 2.7 mile portion of Ocean Drive, from the Indian Beach town line to 25th Street, along with a 2.2 mile portion from Hwy 58 (near the “dog-leg”) to West Landing Drive will be repaved starting as early as the end of March, according to Dunn.

The second project approved is the repair of the townowned Ocean Oaks Drive drainage pipe. The 36” pipe will be relined using a process called Cured in Place Pipe, which will see a flexible, pliable pipe placed inside the 720 linear feet of the damaged drainage pipe. This project will repair the most damaged segment of this 2,000 foot drainage system.

The project is being undertaken because of the multiple joint failures that have caused numerous sinkholes in the Ocean Oaks Drive area with work scheduled to begin shortly after Easter according to Dunn.

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Atlantic Beach 3 Planning Board, usually 1st Tuesday, 6pm, call 7262121, town hall mtg. room.

23 Town Council, 4th Monday, 6pm, town hall meeting room.

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10 Town Board, 2 Tuesday, 7pm, town board meeting room, 7500 Emerald Drive.

18 Island Quilters, 3rd Wednesday, 1pm, town hall complex, 354-2269.

19 Business Assoc., 3rd Thursday, noon, EI Parks & Rec., 354-3424.

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9 PKA, 2nd Monday, 9:30am, town hall.

10 Board of Commissioners, 2nd Tuesday, 6pm, town hall.

17 PARC, meetings to be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10am.

17 PIKSCO, 3rd Tuesday, 5pm.

18 Community Appearance Commission, 3rd Wednesday, 9am.

27 Women’s Club Meeting, 9:30am social; 10am meeting featuring Jennifer Orr and “Women’s Health Issues and Solutions,” town hall.

24 Planning Board, 4th Tuesday, 2pm.

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10 Carteret County Republican Party, 2nd Tuesday, 7pm, District Court, Beaufort, all Republicans welcome to attend, 247-5660, carteretcountygop.org.

14 Carteret County Democratic Party, 2nd Saturday, 9am, Golden Corral, Morehead City, all Democrats invited to attend, 726-8276, carteretdemocrats.org.

19 Carteret Newcomers Club, 3rd Thursday, social hour at 11:30am, lunch 11:45am, Glad Tidings Church Family Life Center, 4621 Country Club Rd., Morehead City. Open to women who have moved to Carteret County, 726-7170.

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Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation All activities take place at the Community Center in Emerald Isle, unless otherwise noted. The Community Center’s hours are: Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, closed Sundays.Call 252354-6350 for more info. Be sure to visit our website at: emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd.

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

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

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

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

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

•Scrapbooking: 3rd Sat of each month, call Linda at 910-326-6164. * Athletics (Fun for all ages!) * •Open-Play Basketball: Tue 5:30-6:30pm, ages 12 & under; 6:30-9pm, ages 15 & up; Sat 9-11am, ages16 & under; 11am-4pm, ages 16 & up.

•Open Indoor Volleyball: Wed & Fri 6-9pm, ages 16 & up.

•Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon 6-9pm, ages 16 & up; Thurs 6-7pm, ages 11 & under; and 7-9pm, ages 12 & up. *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS COST $2 FOR NON-MEMBERS* ►►►►AEROBICS◄◄◄◄ The Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation offers step and step-free aerobic classes: • M,TH,F 8am, Step • Tues 8am, Cardio Dance • Mon 9:15am, Easy Step • Tues 9am & Fri 9:15am, Body Sculpt • Mon & Wed 5:30pm, SSS (step/strength/sculpt) • Wed 8am & Fri 4:30pm, ZUMBA! Fees: members $1/class, non-members $5/class. ♦♦Yoga Program Schedule♦♦ •Yoga! Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for the beginner. Tues & Sat at 10am & Thurs at 9am. Gentle Yoga Friday 10:30am, $2 members & $7 non-members.

•Yoga as Therapy! Taught by medically certified Yoga & Pilates instructors, these classes are designed & instructed by physical therapists & doctors as therapeutic exercise for back, mind & body. Mon 10:30am, Wed 9am: $5 members, $10 non-members **Special Events and Information** April 1, 1pm, Easter Egg Hunt Easter Egg Hunt & Festivities will take place on Sunday, April 1 at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation beginning at 12pm (noon). Join the EI Bunny at noon for festivities including sidewalk chalking, face painting, music and more. Sharply at 1pm the egg hunting whistle will be blown. Egg hunters should bring their own basket and arrive prior to 12:45. There is no fee to participate in the egg hunt. Three age categories: Age 3 & under • Ages 4 to 7 • Ages 8 to 13. Prizes will be awarded in each age group for the person finding the EI bunny’s prize eggs. The EI bunny himself will be on hand for photographs and to award the prizes. Everyone is invited! No registration is required.

April 4-May 23, 1-1:45pm, Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Offers Soccer Shots Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation is currently accepting registration for Soccer Shots. Soccer Shots is an innovative program that emphasizes both soccer skills and character skills by using imaginative soccer games that kids love. Soccer Shots will be offered to children ages 3-5 at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation, 7500 Emerald Drive. Soccer Shots will take place on Wednesday from 1-1:45pm beginning April 4 and finishing May 23. The fee is $64 per child and includes 8 weeks of professionally designed lessons in coordination, teamwork, character development, physical skills and fun. No gear is needed to participate. Registration forms are available online at www.soccershots.org/easternnc. Questions specific to the program can be directed to Barbara Maia at 252-241-6803 or barbara@soccershots.org.

April 10, 6pm, Free Youth Tennis Clinic with Tony Pereira Ages 7-13. No pre-registration required; drop-ins welcome. For more information, contact Lainey Gottuso at lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-6350.

April 13, Second Friday at 7pm, Friday Free Flicks 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. Call 252-354-6350 for movie title one week prior to showing.

April 20, 2-7pm, American Red Cross Blood Drive Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive. Please give!

April 21, 10am, Racing Kids’ Esteem 5K Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation’s Racing Kids’ Esteem 5K (3.1 mile) race for ages 7-18 on Saturday, April 21. Race participants must be at least 7 years old but no more than 18 on race day. Registration fee is $20 per participant. Registration closes at 5pm on April 19. No registrations will be accepted after April 19. The first 50 registrants will receive a free t-shirt.

Packet pick up will take place at the race site beginning at 8:45am and end sharply at 9:30am on race day; Saturday, April 21. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each of the 4 age categories; 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18. Profits from the event will be earmarked for the Day4Kids celebration on the third Saturday in September. To register visit www. emeraldisle-nc.org. Contact Laura Lee Davis, race director, with questions at 252.354.6350.

April 21, 10:15am, 1 Mile Fun Run at Racing Kids’ Esteem 5K 1 Mile Fun Run at Racing Kids’ Esteem is for ages 7-18 and will take place on Saturday, April 21 at 10:15am. Participants must be at least 7 years old but no more than 18 on race day. Registration fee is $15 per participant. Registration will open at 8am on March 5 and close at 5pm on April 19. No registrations will be accepted after April 19. Prize ribbons will be awarded to all male and female finishers. Profits from the event will be earmarked for the Day4Kids celebration on the third Saturday in September.

April 21, 10am-1pm, Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops with Linda Phelps will take place at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Pre-registration is required, ages 12 and up. Fee is $5 with additional packages available. Use of tools and snack included. Fees payable at workshop. You may call Linda Phelps at 910.326.6164 or email rphelps@ec.rr.com.

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A T T H E Aquarium Countdown to Penguins!

THE AQUARIUM IS getting ready for some special guests this summer – four penguins! The little black and white birds in the Penguin Plunge exhibit arrive in early May and stay until the end of September.

The visiting African penguins, named for their home continent, are natural charmers. They also deliver a powerful conservation message about environmental threats to penguins worldwide and wildlife much closer to home – pollution, overfishing, climate change and habitat loss.

“Although they look like tuxedoed cartoon characters, these penguins carry an important message about the results of human activities on wild populations,” said Aquarium Director Allen Monroe.

Viewing the penguin exhibit will be free with admission or membership. Watch for details on the exhibit’s grand opening in May and related welcoming festivities.

Completed cakes should be delivered to the aquarium between 3-5pm on April 12 or between 8-10am on April 13. Cash prizes will be awarded for professional, amateur, and junior amateur for ages 5-17. Winners will be announced at 3:30pm, followed by a tasting of the entries.

On April 14, the aquarium teams up with other conservation-minded organizations for a fun and enlightening Crystal Coast Earth Day Festival, 10am to 2pm at Fort Macon State Park. From April 14-22 at the aquarium, the Animals on the Edge theme will be carried out in crafts, displays, presentations, live animal programs and other activities that focus on amphibians, sharks, alligators, birds and turtles.

Forest Fairies to Sea Serpents

Imagination and education merge for a magical day on April 28 with Forest Fairies to Sea Serpents. Elves, imps, fairies, Family fun and healthy habits come together in a new aftergnomes, sea monsters, storybook creatures and other mythical hours event April characters are invited. Costumes are not required but are 12, Fitness with the encouraged and roving judges Fishes. Wellness will award prizes. checks, healthy The day of enchantment snacks and Zumba is free with admission or demonstrations are membership. Children’s part of the activities activities for both girls and that can be enjoyed boys are available from 9am to by everyone, 5pm include: including children · Build fairy houses from age 4 and up. pine cones, shells and other Admission begins at natural materials.

6pm and is $10 for · Find fairy and mermaid age 13 and up; $6 doors and leave messages for ages 4-12. Advance the imaginary inhabitants. registration is strongly advised. Daily admission, discounts, · Discover your fairy or elf complimentary passes and memberships do not apply. name. · Decorate your own fanciful wand to take home.

Down to Earth Also enjoy a pretend sea serpent in the Living Shipwreck during the dive shows. The daily Creature Features turn The annual Earth Day Party for the Planet starts off sweetly into theatrical fairy tales starring live animals in whimsical, with Cakes for Conservation on April 13. Bakers age 5 and up aquarium-style interpretations of favorite fables. can enter confections depicting an imperiled species carrying Though Forest Fairies to Sea Serpents focuses on makeout the theme, Animals on the Edge. Cakes will be judged on believe beings, it inspires a closer look at real animals and creativity, taste, portrayal of the theme and use of local, organic their environment. It connects children’s imagination and and sustainable ingredients – see the website for more on entry creativity back to nature,” said Aquarium Educator Gail Lemiec, requirements. coordinator of the event.

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is five miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512.

Hours are 9am-5pm daily. Admission is $8 for ages 13-61; $7 for ages 62 and up; $6 for ages 3-12; no charge for ages 2 and under and NC Aquarium Society members. For more information, see www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.

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P R O P E R T Y Watch Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during February 2012.* Atlantic Beach Diane and Carson Poole, Jr. to Sarah and Joseph Russell, 106 Dobbs St., $106,500.

Michael and Linda Bahner to Jeffrey and Betty Jo Manning, 1904 Fort Macon Road, $165,000.

Floyd Avery to Harold and Marie Smith, 2305 Fort Macon Road, $200,000.

Thomas and Dorothy Edwards to William Meggs, 1400 Fort Macon Road, $230,000.

William and Ellen Bland, W. Powell Bland, Jr. and David and Pattie White to Pattie White, 405 E. Boardwalk Blvd., $330,000.

Ronald and Peggy Barnes to Mark Conway, 204 Kinston Ave., $403,500.

Cynthia and Joseph Hardison, Jr. to Blair and Hugh Reeves, Jr., 1913 Fort Macon Road, $625,000.

Duvall and J. Rex Fuqua and Frances Schultz to Susan Frazier, 1003 Ocean Ridge Drive, $1,400,000.

Beaufort Justin and Amy Narron to Larry Land, 903 Live Oak St., $25,000.

BB&T to Patrick and Tracey Faulkner, 404 Mallard Court, $27,000.

Saima and Massood Sheikh to Muhammad Akhtar, 717 Cedar St., $32,000.

Isaac and Linda Garner to William and Susan Simpson, 238 Back Creek Road, $100,000.

Philip Cordova to Gary and Amber McKeel, 117 Riverside Drive, $130,000.

Allison and Matthew Besch to Friederike and Jesse Eitner, 719 Pine St., $137,000.

Sanford and Evelyn White to Sheldon and Leslie Daniels, 228 38

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Old River Road and additional lot, $155,000.

Dauchert, Jr., 107 Summer Place, $190,000.

Rickard and Patricia Kemp to Ellen Dauksys, 1008 Live Oak St., $169,000.

Pamela and Michael Hodge to Paul and Terry Rodock, 315 Old Ferry Road, $192,000.

Jerome and Heather Sink to Sarah Williams, 912 Eastman Creek Drive, $232,000.

Bank of America, NA to David Strom, 7403 Archers Creek Court, $210,000.

Elizabeth Vick to MHC Holdings, LLC, 315 Turner St., $275,000.

Henry and Mary Lynn Wilson to Kenneth and Pamela Figel, 9201 Coast Guard Road #I-205, $225,000.

Kelly Lombard to Kazem and Karen Yahyapour, 100 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive #707, $310,000.

Bettie Osborne and Rebecca Owens to Phillip and Christa Laxton, 487 Hwy 70, $139,000.

Cape Carteret William and Paxon Holz to David and Nora Peoples, 201 Deer Creek Court, $100,000.

Swansboro Investments Group, LLC to Timothy and Cynthia Midgette, 105 Cape Point Blvd., $150,000.

Cedar Point Merrie Goguen to Christian and Gilliam Ward, 103 Casey Court, $332,500.

Davis Matthew and Mollie Nelson to Widgeon Creeks Club, LLC, 140 Black Duck Road, $9,000.

Emerald Isle Kenneth and Pamela Figel to Jeffrey and Erika Wolff, 9201 Coast Guard Road #F-108, $140,000.

PT Vogler Properties, LLC to Frances and Kenneth Railey, 120 Page Place, $155,000.

Frances and Kenneth Railey to Sam and Melanie Owens, 9007 Reed Drive #3308, $175,000.

Irma and Blair Benner to Katherine and Eugene

Alexander and Linda Andreson to Alexander Williamson and Taylor Kluttz, 402 Hickory St., $228,000.

Lenora Heverly to Henry and Mary Wilson, 7411 Sound Drive, $245,000.

SOBX Holdings, LLC to Blackskimmer/Emerald, LLC, 7413 Emerald Drive, $270,000.

Richard and Nancy Ziegler to Tony and Elizabeth Ann Jernigan, 5207 Bogue Sound Drive, $350,000.

H. Michael and Kim Gainey to Sheila Beddingfield, 102 Robin St., $375,000.

Diane and Herbert Gates, Jr. to Edward and Robin Miner, 7016 Ocean Drive, $637,500.

Harkers Island Eleanor and Gene Kamplain and Nina and Luther Guthrie to Lisa Bunn and Ashley Wimberly, 352 Diamond City Drive, $112,500.

Indian Beach Indian Beach Acquisition, LLC to Benjamin and Teresa Stern, 1435 Salter Path Road #B-6, $510,000.

Morehead City Bank of America, NA to Brian Fowler, 1516 Galley Circle, $40,000.

Malcolm Saunders to Lee Collins, 216 Lord Granville Drive, $105,000.

Jolynn and Ralph Wade, Jr. and Kathleen and Allan Brock, Jr. to Kay and George Coats, Jr., 105 N. 29th St., $220,000.

Daniel Sheils and Debra Yniguez to Robert and Sharon White, 105-B Reserve Lane, $250,000.

Sean and Karen Ahern to James and Carmen Jo Hyatt, 104 Pine Bluff Drive, $255,000.

BB&T to Eitner-Jayne Enterprises, LLC, 4913 Bridges Street Extension and additional lot, $287,500.

SF Ballou, Inc. to Dennis and Peggy Goodwin, 1904 Clubhouse Drive, $357,000.

Thurman and Melissa Vickers to Clarence and Kathy Allen, 143 Hamilton Road, $450,000.

North Beach Investors, LLC to PDL Beach Properties, LLC, 3008 Emerald Drive, $600,000.

Newport Narron Real Estate Holdings, Inc. to Larry Land, 118 Cumberland St., $10,000.

The Bank of New York Mellon to Shereef and Christina Anbar, 8615 Ocean View Drive, $600,000.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA to Michelle and Alan Barts, II, 122 Hardwick Lane, $15,500.

BTF Associates, LLC and William and Terri Farrington to PDL Beach Properties, LLC, 3001 & 3003 Emerald Drive, $650,000.

Dr. James and Patricia Weiss to Julian and Olivia Peele, 10535-A and B Wyndtree Drive, $1,175,000.

Deborah Miller to Joseph and Nancy Marlette, Lot 336, Cannonsgate, $32,500.

James Young to James Young, II, 146 Rattan St., $34,000.

Homesales, Inc. to Todd and Linda Neahusan, 1909 Johnson St., $77,000. (cont. on page 40)

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P R O P E R T Y Watch (cont. from page 38)

State Employees Federal Credit Union to Jackson and Carol Conner, 1239 Nine Foot Road, $81,000.

Rodney Stewart and Rachel Letendre to Nathanial and Melanie Simmons, 106 Velma Lane, $82,000.

Kevin and Andrea Barefoot to Clayton Pittman, 217 Kings Chase, $98,000.

Wilma Torres to Brandy Rogers, 108 Clayton Drive, $115,000.

Mercer Building & Design, Inc. to Angela Hughes, 1602 Courtyard West, $116,500.

Parker-Byrd Houses, LLC to Braxton Lee and James Johnston, 156 Goose Creek Loop Road, $158,000.

Carmela Matarazza to Joseph Simonds, 271 Rollingwood Drive, $170,000.

Richard and Joretta Mongold, 138 Wooded Acres Drive, $180,000.

Marilyn Kutzley to Erin and John Pallotti, II, 294 Cottontail Run, $187,500.

Pine Knoll Shores NC Coastal Federation, Inc. to the Town of Pine Knoll Shores, 256 Salter Path Road, $160,000.

Swansboro Megan and William Brinson to Jerri Builders, Inc., 306 Divot Court, $45,000.

David and Patricia Carey to Thomas and Sharon Swindell, 119 & 121 Rolling Hill Drive, $50,000.

Marney McKee to Stone Bay Partners, LLC, 114 Little Bay Drive, $51,500.

Marsh Harbour Partners, Inc. to Stone Bay Partners, LLC, 102 & 105 Sweet Grass Trail, $100,000.

Timothy and Deborah Long to Arjanji and Hiri Odedra, 111 Deerfield Court, $115,000.

Jeremy Lawrence and Susan Trimble to George and April Craft, 454 Woodland Drive, $150,000.

First Choice Properties & Developing, Inc. to Shaun and Julie Saurborn, Lot 129, Coldwater Creek, $195,000.

Marsh Harbour Partners, Inc. to Stone Bay Partners, LLC, Lots 126-130, Marsh Harbour subdivision, $250,000.

Christopher and Ellen Matthews and Phillip and Ruth Matthews to Gary and Laura Whaley 158 Sewell Road, $275,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Scott and Emily Berry, 109 Sweet Grass Trail, $300,000.

Change of Watch and Installation of Officers THE MOREHEAD CITY Country Club was the scene of Friday’s Change of Watch for the Fort Macon Sail and Power Squadron, the local “go to” organization of the US Power Squadrons (USPS) for boater safety education and operator certification.

Richard McKeon, senior navigator, of Havelock was sworn in as the Fort Macon Squadron Commander by District Cmdr. Mike McCulley of New Bern. He relieved Cmdr. Bruce Brill of Morehead City. Distinguished guests included USPS National Treasurer Vice Commander Gary Cheney, Senior Navigator and Past Rear Cmdr. Ann Bailey of Atlantic Beach and Division Cmdr.

Vern Scott, US Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Cmdr. Scott addressed the membership about a memorandum of agreement between the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the USPS in three areas. One concerns personal visitations to marine equipment dealers, marinas, and boat dealers when manufacturers’ recalls are issued to help ensure faulty equipment is not sold to the public. The basic public boating course taught by both organizations and the free vessel safety checks each group gives are areas where increased cooperation will be encouraged.

Cmdr. Bruce Brill inducted DCDR Scott into honorary membership of the USPS. Cmdr. Brill awarded a plaque to Past Cmdr.

Bagby for completing the most vessel safety checks, a public service the squadron offers to the public. Visit www.safetyseal.net/ and select “I Want a VSC” to schedule one for your boat or call 252-726-5335.

Bridge officers taking their oaths of office were administrative officer, George Mitchell and treasurer, Jim Gaghan of

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Stone Bay Partners, LLC to William and Leah Horton, Lot 119, Marsh Harbour subdivision, $307,500.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to James and Lynn Grady, 100 Hope Town Court, $310,000.

Lomes and Sharon Creech to Jerry and Glenda Summers, 203 Jones St., $465,000.

James and Esther Homer to RK Investments NC, LLC, 2489 Hwy 58, $675,000. * 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 $1000 of sales price, in $500 increments) and as such, may not exactly reflect the true purchase price.

Morehead City; educational officer, Rich LaPalme of Havelock; and secretary, JB Bagby of Pine Knoll Shores.

Sworn in were membersat-large, Ken Tyminski, A.J. Pirnik and Suzanne LaPalme of Havelock, completing the executive committee.

USPS Vice Cmdr. Gary Cheney gave the membership oath to the Williams family of Emerald Isle – Thurman, his wife Ameliann and daughter Lydia, the youngest member of the squadron at 11.

Fort Macon was recognized in 2010 by the USPS as having the best education program for members and the public. It will offer the basic boating course Friday evening 6-9pm and Saturday 8:30am-5pm, March 23-24.

The squadron will also be offering free seminars this spring. Email seo@ec.rr.com or call 252-808-0022 for more information.

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T O U R I S M Barometer 150th Civil War Anniversary Attracts Tourists HISTORY AND CIVIL War buffs will have the opportunity to attend several upcoming events to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. “Heritage Travelers” tend to spend more money and stay longer than typical travelers, so attractions in Carteret and Craven counties are offering various events to take advantage of this niche market. These Civil War Sesquicentennial events will continue through September, 2015.

On April 14, “The Battle of Fort Macon” Civil War lecture takes place at the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort at 3pm. The lecture is free to the public. Call 252-728-7317 or visit www.ncmaritimemuseums.com for more information.

On April 21, 1862, a large body of Federal troops could be seen in the darkness up the beach from Bogue Banks toward Fort Macon. On April 21, 2012 at 8pm, Fort Macon State Park will reenact the continuous artillery fire that dispersed the Union troops and drove them away. During the Night Cannonade at Fort Macon, spectators will be able to experience the sights and sounds of the bombardment just as the people of Beaufort and Morehead City 150 years ago.

Events continue on both Saturday and Sunday, April 21 & 22.

Living History events will be performed throughout the day by soldiers of the North and South, including flag talks, Civil War music, Civil War uniform talks, musket firing demonstrations, drills and children’s activities and more. The bombardment and surrender of Fort Macon will be reenacted at 11am and 4pm.

~Emerald Tidings~ (cont. from page 24)

Bridge Fender Work to Occur This Spring / Summer

The NC Dept. of Transportation has awarded a contract for work on the bridge fenders under the Emerald Isle bridge. This work will occur between April 1 and Sept. 30, and is not expected to have a significant impact on motor vehicle traffic on the bridge. Material deliveries may result in occasional delays, but these are not expected to occur often or for a long duration of time.

Recreational boaters will continue to have access under the bridge, however, barges and other work equipment will be onsite. Larger commercial and recreational vessels will be allowed to pass, but will be required to communicate with the contractor before passing. A temporary ‘No Wake Zone’ will also be established.

Important Solid Waste Collection Information

The town offers a comprehensive solid waste collection program that includes twice-weekly residential trash collection, weekly residential recycling collection, and continuous on-request yard waste and old appliance collections. To help us serve you in the most efficient and effective manner, please adhere to the following: • The town collects only minor amounts of construction debris associated with small household projects typically completed 42

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April 24 & 25 will feature artillery firing at Fort Macon at 10am.

Meet at the fort to view the firing process of a Civil War cannon.

April 25 at 4pm is the observance of the 150th anniversary of the bombardment of Fort Macon. Meet at the fort to commemorate the 1862 bombardment of Fort Macon by Union forces, and the men of both sides who fought and died in the siege of Fort Macon. For more information on events taking place at Fort Macon State Park, please call 252-726-3775 or email Randy Newman, randy.newman@ncdenr. gov.

Neighboring New Bern is also offering a host of Civil War events and activities this month: Saturday, April 7, 1pm.

Tryon Palace Theater: A Strange Reflection North Carolina History Center, Cullman Performance Hall $6 per adult, $3 per student; Free with regular admission.

Saturday, April 14, 2pm “Slave Voices of North Carolina” Craven County Public Library Monday, April 16, 7pm Let’s Talk About It: War and Freedom Craven County Public Library Saturday, April 21, 1pm Tryon Palace Theater: A Strange Reflection $6 per adult, $3 per student; Free with regular admission.

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• Please do NOT bag loose leaves for collection by the town’s yard waste collectors. Loose leaves should simply be placed in a pile near the edge of the street for collection by town staff.

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Construction of Reverse Osmosis Plant

Potable water in Emerald Isle is provided by Bogue Banks Water Corporation (BBWC), a separate nonprofit entity governed by a board of directors. Although BBWC is not affiliated with the town, the town is fortunate to maintain a cooperative working relationship with BBWC. BBWC continues its efforts to improve water supply, quality and reliability in Emerald Isle, and will soon begin construction of a new reverse osmosis plant in Emerald Isle near the intersection of Coast Guard Road and Hwy 58. This project should be completed later this summer.

For more information about BBWC, please visit their website at boguebankswater.intuitwebsites.com or call 252-354-3307.

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PINE KNOLL SHORES

T O W N Meeting

Chief of Police Lorrie Lepore presented the new community police dog, a Great Dane named Calea after the newly approved accreditation program.

The dog was donated to the department as part of an investigation.

The Shoreline Presents Plaque THE MARCH 13 town meeting opened with a wine and cheese reception to kick off the start of a celebration set for next year to honor 40 years with The Shoreline. Several guests were present to help honor the many editors, writers and others who have contributed to the publication. Phyllis Makuck, current editor, presented a plaque with names of past editors, dating back to 1973 to the town of Pine Knoll Shores.

Chief of Police Notes Lorrie Lepore, chief of police, discussed a newly formed committee that consists of several citizens and commissioners to assist seniors throughout the area. The new committee is designed for neighbors to learn how they can help elders in the community, as well as find people who are in need.

“We need to provide assistance to those in need since they are typically the one’s who do not ask for help. The committee aims to find people who need assistance, specifically with storm preparation,” said Lepore.

A luncheon will be held from 11am to 1pm on Thursday, May 10 at St. Francis by the Sea. The luncheon will have vendors to show how they can offer support.

Other Business

· Lewis Shrum discussed during public comment an issue with nutria and presented images to the board of fallen trees into a pond around his residence on Magnolia Drive, as well as issues nutria have created on the golf course. He requested that policies be implemented to help control the problem. · Waste industries is questioning the number of homes they service and stated there is a difference of 150 homes ($22,000/ year) from what is currently contracted. Manager Brian Kramer advised that the town will conduct its own count to understand the difference in numbers. He also stated that there is a problem with homes using more than their allotted 95 gallon capacity

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containers. An overflow of trash, mainly from ocean front homes, are causing issues of sanitation since too much trash left outside of cans with properly secured lids attracts rodents, sea gulls, etc. It was suggested that home owners consider purchasing additional cans to eliminate issues. Although heavy duty trash bags are acceptable, none are to be put out in the evening and left outside overnight. Commissioner Clark Edwards also provided comment on waste issues and said, “People who are not waiting until Thursday to place items out for recycling are creating additional weight costs.” He agrees that more effort needs to be made by residents or renters to reduce such issues. · The Parks and Recreation Committee received 242 responses in its online survey. Approximately 93 percent of respondents listed their names and addresses. The next step will be to mail out surveys to residents who have not completed the online survey. · Bridge construction has finally started and residents can expect or may have noticed loud banging during early morning hours. Manager Kramer was pleased to announce the approval of the water supply permit that grants construction to begin on the water line to be installed on the west side of Mimosa.

Throughout the construction process, Kramer will work with the police department to take proactive measures to ensure proper signage is utilized to prevent unnecessary traffic issues. · Other bridge construction news includes a proposal to extend asphalt to Hwy 58 and sidewalk to Beechwood Drive.

The estimated cost of this project is $34,000, $25,000 for asphalt and $9,000 for sidewalk.

Commissioner Edwards said, “The idea of extending the road and sidewalk during the same time the bridge is under construction only makes sense. The project should be completed all the way and without this portion being complete, it seems unfinished.”

Kramer said the town will soon advertise and open the project for bids during the week of April 11. The hired engineer will need to be different from the one constructing the bridge. · Many residents were concerned with the Genesis condominiums and the recent violation for the removal of landscaping and oceanfront vegetation. A new contractor was not aware of specific ordinances; however, they will still be charged fines and be required to replant. · Kramer discussed a follow up meeting with John Langhow to discuss mosquito repellant. Currently the town is only spraying, however, Kramer prefers to request a proposal from professionals in the area that are able to offer best practices other than spraying. He is also considering educational programs designed to help the public. · An approval to purchase a speed sign was passed. The new portable device will be used by the police department to monitor speeders throughout the area. Data will be collected to see where there are areas of concern. The cost of the device is $4,000, but is considered necessary device in the spirit of prevention, especially along Oak Leaf Drive. · A vote was made and approved to get a cost proposal from engineers to add a driveway around the library to provide another access. The current parking lot and driveway is a concern addressed by several commissioners and access along the utility easement was presented.

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MASTER GARDENER LYNN Brugnolotti explained to members and guests at the March 14 meeting of the garden club the importance of using the correct method of pruning when trimming our trees and shrubs. Her talk was followed by a demonstration of pruning several trees and shrubs outside town hall.

A high level of excitement abounded at the Feb. 7 meeting as members arrived eager to be involved in all aspects of the art of growing plants under glass or in terrariums. Three terrarium owners displayed their personal terrariums and explained the process of building and planting them. People have grown plants under bell shaped jars since 500 BC for display, but the modern terrarium was invented in 1827 by a London physician, Dr. Nathaniel Ward. He determined that the ferns in his backyard rockery that kept dying were being damaged by the city’s polluted air. His solution was building miniature greenhouses which he called fern cases, which became known as Wardian cases or terrariums. The controlled environment enabled horticulturists to bring sensitive tropical plants back to England, the plants protected against salty, climactic conditions on the long sea voyage. The Wardian cases became wildly popular in England and in the US. The rich had very elaborate models designed; the poor created their own. Even today their popularity continues because the plants inside are protected from cold, dry or polluted air and do not require constant attention.

Walt Zaenker, husband of President, Karen Zaenker, showed us the 26x15x24-inch terrarium that he built with a 5-inch cedar base and beautiful leaded glass sides and roof.

An inch wide royal blue band of leaded glass wraps around the terrarium just under the angled roof. Mr. Zaenker demonstrated that the whole roof can be lifted off, but that a five inch section of the roof can be lifted up to gain access for watering or moving plants. To build the soil base for his plants, he used gravel, charcoal and potting soil which contains perlite and vermiculite. Because of the controlled moisture inside, wet loving plants grow best, like ajuga, English ivy and schefflera.

Shirley Schaeffler showed the club the lovely terrarium she had made. Along with her base of gravel, charcoal ad sphagnum moss, she added colored sand for interest. Jan Corsello uses green moss around the outside of her soil so that through the glass we see bright green instead of the dull brown soil. She stressed the importance of sterilizing the container before starting and finds African violet potting soil is the perfect mixture for terrariums because it comes mixed with vermiculite.

On April 11 the meeting will be held during the club’s annual spring picnic and plant exchange at the home of member Ginny Stambaugh. Garden club meetings are held at 9:30am on the second Wednesday of each month, and guests are always welcome.

By Clare Winslow

PRESIDENT BONNIE FERNEAU welcomed members of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club to its Feb. 24 meeting at town hall. It began at 9:30am with a social and refreshments provided by Barbara Bagby, Pauly Brown and Kay Howe.

Membership Chair Linda Pearson presented Mary Dee Balara as a new member. Corresponding secretary, Marian Kutzer sent one sympathy card and three get well cards to members and announced February birthdays.

Gail Halada and Loretta Poremba presented scholarship raffle awards donated by Barbara Bagby (tea set), Sue Warren (fruit basket) and Kay Howe (ring holder). A memorial collection was held in honor of deceased member Newell Haller. Dot Miller reported that the Beach Book Club is reading “Moloko’I” by Alan Brennert, the history a leper colony, focusing not on the disease but on the human tragedy of patients and families ostracized because of the disease.

Between the Bookends’ latest reading is “Let’s Take the Long Way Home” by Gail Caldwell, where best friends share their history of a struggle with alcohol, their relationships with men and colleagues, their love of books, their hikes, their rowing and their dogs that brought them together in the first place.

Lit Wits is reading Paula McLain’s “The Paris Wife” about Ernest Hemingway’s first wife.

Vice-President Barbara Milhaven introduced guest Dr. Jennifer Orr, speaking on “Women’s Health Issues and Solutions.” Dr. Orr’s office, Girl Talk and Gynecology, is located at East Coast Square South on Arendell Street. She discussed the special relationship she has with her patients. She provides a relaxed, professional visit where patients can talk about fears, anxieties and emotions associated with medical care. Orr encouraged women to have a uniquely positive caring experience in health care.

Pauly Brown’s Report on Famous Women featured Lady Godiva. She was an Anglo-Saxon gentlewoman, patron of the arts, equestrienne and tax protester. Her husband Leofric, Earl of Mercia, taxed everything he could. Their argument over taxes was a classic war of wills. He used her love of the arts to let her win her war against his taxes. Focusing on the glorious beauty of a perfect human body, she agreed to his request to ride her horse unclothed through the marketplace. All survived the event with peace and dignity and the taxes were removed.

The Supper Club will enjoy a pasta dinner on April 15. Contact Pat Ruggerio or Edy Rene Magel. Cook’s Night Out is April 27. Contact Bonnie Hill.or Barbara Bagby for more information. The next meeting of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club is April 27 with social, 9:30am; meeting, 10am featuring Susan Simpson, librarian, Carteret County Public Library System, speaking on “Library Trends and the Let’s Talk About It Series.” All women living in Pine Knoll Shores are welcome to join the Club and enjoy activities with their neighbors.

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ONE OF THE most important parts of any relationship, if not THE most important, is communication. This applies to individuals, couples, groups and in this particular instance: citizens and their town government.

We spend a lot of time trying to figure out more and better ways to communicate with you. If you’re reading this article and this Mayor Ken Jones publication we are making headway. Today I want to tell you how important we think communication is, and some of the methods all of us, our whole team, can use to make it easier.

I always start with the fact that countries have gone to war because they didn’t communicate properly, so we all need to keep at it. Your commissioners and I always want to know your feelings on what is going on in our town … and our region for that matter. We need to know BEFORE there is a meeting on the subject and certainly before we vote. Also, even if the issue/problem is not based within the geographical boundaries of PKS we can raise the issue and we can have an influence. As an example: your board voted in favor of a resolution that opposed the PCS Phosphates project, and the results were favorable.

So aside from the Island Review and our newspaper The Shoreline, we have our town website, TownofPKS.com. Our website is in the process of an update that will allow us to be more responsive, more current and more user friendly. We post meeting minutes, surveys, information on our annual charity fundraiser, Kayak for the Warriors events and other current information.

The town radio station started broadcasting in 2005 and broadcasts the national weather service with local interruptions for meeting announcements and schedules as well as beach information and important warnings. The radio station is at 1610 AM. During emergencies we will also use our emergency vehicles to broadcast evacuation orders and curfews for public safely. During last year’s Hurricane Irene we found that we could not communicate with most residents and homeowners because we didn’t have internet service or electricity, so we took advantage of another communication method, the media. We found the national and local television and radio networks were looking for stories and interviews so we took advantage of that to communicate with you. We heard from all over the state and as far away as California that this worked well.

Our town manager maintains a list of emails and uses it to help keep you informed of activities, meetings, and town happenings. Please make sure, if you haven’t, that Brian Kramer has your current email address. You can email him: manager@townofpks.com.

Most of the communication I’ve discussed so far is one way, yet the most important is “two way” communication. It’s ultimately important we hear from you since this is our community together.

Along with the town managers email, please email me at mayorjones@townofpks.com. We have recently updated our hardware and software allowing us better capability to serve you. Our town phone number is 252-247-4353, and I am extension 17, and out town manager is extension 16.

We always have two opportunities for public comment at our town board of commissioners meetings – 6pm on the second Tuesday of each month. When we are in the annual budget cycle, as we are now, we have extra meetings and I will brief the budget at several public meetings before the board votes on it.

My favorite communication method is one that I haven’t yet spoke of, and that is face to face. I look at this as my job! Please use all of the available communication methods to stay abreast of, and involved in, our town, but let’s not pass up the opportunity to just talk. Those of us that you have entrusted with the way forward are here to serve you.

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ATLANTIC BEACH

T O W N Meeting Atlantic Beach Parking Plan Approved THE COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY approved the 2012 Atlantic Beach Parking Plan after receiving a brief by Town Manager David R. Walker. The paid parking in Atlantic Beach will start on May 19 and run through Sept.

3, said Walker, and the fee for parking per space will be $10, for a full day and $5 after 2pm.

Walker went on to highlight that this year there will be no charge to park on Tuesday and Wednesday and the hours for paid parking this year will be from 10am until 6pm.

Walker explained to the council that the hours had been modified to “start one hour later in the morning, and to close one hour later.” He explained how the later start time will allow those who want to come walk the beach in the morning to do that without having to pay a fee.

Atlantic Beach property owners will be able to park for free by displaying the town’s hurricane re-entry pass on their vehicle dashboards, while Atlantic Beach resident renters may obtain a free season parking pass with proof of residency at the town hall. Those with valid vehicle handicap tags/plates will be able to park for free, and the town will continue to have free parking areas all day and every day on the Atlantic Beach Circle and Henderson Beach Drive access area. A season long nonresident pass may also be purchased for $50 at the town hall.

Paid parking attendants will be at each site. The town has 300 premium parking spots located in various parking areas in the town; the West Boardwalk Lot, the Pavilion Lot, the inner circle gravel lot, the New Bern Ave. Beach Access, and Memories lot during peak periods. Customers will be able to pay with cash or charge cards but checks will not be accepted.

Upon payment, a tag will be given and this tag will allow customers to come and go or move to another lot at no extra cost if space is available that same day.

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The paid parking program has been implemented by the town to generate funds to supplement the costs associated with providing services to those who visit the beach in summer when the town’s population grows to approximately 50,000 residents. In 2011 the town raised $120,000 from more than 14,000 cars.

The town used these funds to help pay for lifeguards seven days a week, to operate and maintain three bathhouses, daily garbage and refuse cleanup along 5 miles of beach front and a host of free recreational events.

Beach Walkway Improvements Grant Opportunity Jessica Fiester, planning director, briefed the board on the opportunity to apply for grants to improve handicap accessibility at the New Bern and Club Colony/ Freeman Lane beach accesses. Fiester briefed the town’s opportunity to apply for a Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Grant. The grant application deadline is April 19 and Fiester would like to prepare a grant for the board to consider at its April 10 meeting.

Fiester explained a desire to “simply extend current walkways” over frontal dunes to make them more usable for “residents, guests and visitors.” This project would improve the slopes and handrails to allow for greater usage of these walkways, she stated. The total project cost that Fiester briefed is estimated to be $58,000 of which Atlantic Beach would be responsible for $13,500 or 25 percent of the total cost.

Public Comment of Fiscal Year 2012-2012 Budget A time was set aside at the start of the council meeting to gain public input for the next fiscal year budget. While no members of the public spoke at the meeting it was stressed by Mayor Pro Tem Archer that input from the public is sought in the budget process. Citizens are encouraged to expresses their concerns as the town prepares next year’s budget.

Atlantic Beach 75th Anniversary Activities Briefed Town Manager David R. Walker provided the council with an overview of the proposed events being planned for the 75th Anniversary of the Atlantic Beach.

The celebrations are scheduled to begin with a Commemorative Council Meeting at the same time and the same location as the town’s first council meeting on May 1, 1937 at 11:30am. The town is seeking to invite former mayors and council members to the event in which the Atlantic Beach Pipe and Drum Band will perform and a reception will be held. The meeting will be held in the parking lot, beside Crab’s Claw, just as it was 75 years ago.

The town will host expanded fireworks on Memorial Day and the 4th of July, at 9pm as part of the 75th anniversary along with sponsoring amusement rides and a waterslide at the site of the former Pavilion. The rides and the slide will operate daily from May 25 to May 28 and June 29 to July 9. The waterslide will open at 10am until 7pm, while the mechanical rides will operated from 1-11 pm each day.

There will be a minimal fee to the rides and slide.

Several other events are also being planned to include live weekly music acts, Wednesday night movies at the circle, a sand castle exhibit, a Father’s Day weekend Kite-Flying Exhibition, along with the proposed idea of bringing food vendors to the beach for the Memorial Day weekend and the 4th of July. Walker also explained that commemorative memorabilia is being designed for the 75th anniversary for sale.

Reported by Dan Ryan

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M A Y O R ’ S Notes I WAS A bit surprised a few months ago when the results from our last citizens’ survey came in. The results indicated Mayor Trace Cooper that one of the top two things that we needed to address as a town was the look of our streetscapes on the Causeway and throughout our commercial districts. The survey showed that the other top need was for more familyoriented entertainment. That was not a surprise and we are working hard on that.

But, I did not expect there to be as much of a concern about our streetscapes as there was. Our streetscapes are the visual elements of our streets, including the road, adjoining buildings, street furniture, lighting, trees and open spaces. If this survey result came as a surprise, it also came as a relief.

Our streetscapes have been a sore spot with me for years and I was relived to discover that I was not the only one that felt we had work to do there.

We have done some preliminary work on a new vision of the Causeway and our commercial district, but have not yet taken any serious steps to improving it. But, even if we do address the parts of the streetscape that we control, there is only so much our town can do when many of the issues relate to private property. We will be working on improving things that we control, like landscaping and lighting. But, between a deserted motel, dilapidated signs, seemingly abandoned construction equipment and rusting commercial buildings, there is plenty of work for our property owners to do to help with the problem.

Luckily, a few long time businesses in town have stepped up and are making big improvements to their buildings that are hopefully signs of things to come as our economy continues to show signs of improvement.

There may not be a business remaining in town that is as legendary as the Beach Tavern. I played pinball there as a child and have spent my fair share of evenings there as an adult. It is a true Atlantic Beach institution and it is undergoing a major facelift that will be a big boost to that stretch of West Fort Macon Road.

Just east of the Tavern, our local McDonald’s has also completed an extensive renovation and is now one of the best looking commercial buildings in town. They have also added an outdoor seating area that I expect will be packed in the summer months.

Between the relatively recent expansion and renovation at AB Surf Shop and these two new projects, West Fort Macon Road is looking much better. I hope that other property owners will follow the lead of these few as the economy rebounds. And, I pledge that the town will be doing its part to improve the parts of the streetscape that we control.

In the meantime, please reward these businesses that are making substantial investments in Atlantic Beach with your patronage. Renovation projects such as these are not cheap.

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Coastal Craftsmen: 306 Daisy Court, Emerald Isle, 252-354-9396, cell 503-0466.

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Licensed contractor with more than 35 years of experience for all your residential and commercial construction, additions, new construction and renovations.

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

Bluewater Builders: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 888-354-2128, 252-354-7610, bluewatergmac.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 866803-0073; bluewatergmac.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 (cont. on pg. 52) ISLAND REVIEW/April 2012

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B E S T Buys (cont. from pg. 51) achieving your goals of maximizing rental income while protecting your investment with the Bluewater Property Management Plan.

Brimco Builders: 224 Pintail Lane, Harkers Island, 252-399-9093, bdeanhardt@yahoo.com, brimcobuilders. com. General contractors offering free CAD design with any home or remodel, additions and remodels, year round property maintenance, handyman service and more than 25 years experience serving Eastern North Carolina.

Brinson Builders: 252-241-5404. Frankie Brinson specializes in home repairs, new construction, siding, windows, doors and decks. Let the company’s 25 years of experience work for you.

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!

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

Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-3044060, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. Awarded 2005 and 2009 Top Office Production Award for Carteret County. Our knowledgeable & professional sales staff is happy to discuss any of your concerns & help you make the correct decision when buying or selling real estate on the coast.

Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals: 7501 Emerald Drive, 800-849-3315, 252-3543315, private owner’s line 800-354-2859, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. With almost 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.

Guthrie Construction & Interiors, Inc.: 877-778-3585, 252-354-3585, cell 252670-4490, gguthrie3@ec.rr.com. George & Emily Guthrie specialize in building fine, oceanfront homes for discerning owners.

Call today to make your dreams come true.

HandCrafted Homes: 3900 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 252-514-4516, handcraftedhomes.com. We can build your new stick-built home off-site, faster, with better workmanship & strength, from a wide selection of designs. Hours: Mon, 9am-4pm; Tue-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat. 10am-4pm; closed Sunday; open by appointment anytime.

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Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Realty World First Coast Realty, 1440-B Salter Path Road, PO Box 620, Salter Path, NC 28575, serving Emerald Isle, Salter Path and the surrounding areas. Over 22 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252247-1000 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@eastnc.twcbc.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, 800611-7705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true.

Mike Jones Construction: 252-521-3735, provides superior construction services, incorporating the finest subcontractors and skilled craftsmanship with well appointed architectural details.

Pat Patteson, General Contractor: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-723-8800, 252-354-7248, pat@ islandhomesbypatpatteson.com. Stop by to see us at our location behind Bert’s Surf Shop. Custom homes, design service & renovations; call Pat, a Master Certified Green Professional, to build your dreams from design to completion; member of NCHBA and NAHB. Realty World First Coast Realty: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-247-5150, 800-972-8899, ncvacations. com, rentals@ncvacations.com. Sales, rentals and property management. We need houses for long-term and vacation renters.

Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-3542958, 800-849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800-553-7873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for a week, stay for a lifetime. Call for our rental brochure or email rentals@sun-surf.com for great rentals & fine home sales.

Southern Trust Mortgage: 301 S. Front St. #2, New Bern, 802-793-2375, www. katherinejwallace.com. Purchase and refinance, local processing and underwriting.

Two locations to serve you with offices in New Bern and Jacksonville.

Syndie Byrd, CRS: 252-354-6111, 888-354-2128 x219, cell 252-646-3244, homesinemeraldisle.com. Real estate broker with 16+ years sales experience in

vacation homes, investment properties, yearround/permanent homes & vacant land.

Specializing in Crystal Coast, Cape Carteret & Swansboro. Buyer representation available.

Watson-Matthews Real Estate: 9102 Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2872, cell 241-4959, jimilue@ec.rr.com. Broker & Accredited Buyer’s Representative, specializing in Emerald Isle. Small enough to give buyers & sellers individual attention.

If you are selling your piece of paradise or searching for one, contact me.

SHOPS & SERVICES Beach Book Mart: 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, features the largest selection of books on the beach including bestsellers, local books, children’s, cookbooks, crafts, magazines & many more, 252-240-5655.

DWN Publishing: PO Box 3219, Greenville, NC 27836, 252-320-3276, www. coastalhomebook.com, “The Complete Photo Guide to Coastal Maintenance.” Adapt your home to the coastal environment, tips, techniques and solutions for maintaining your coastal home. More than 300 photographs.

Emerald Isle Self Storage: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle (access road to Food Lion), 252-354-6966. Open Mon.-Fri. 9am4pm, Sat. and Sun. by appt. Now you can keep it all on the island without keeping it in your garage.

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

J.R. Dunn Fine Jewelers: Emerald Plantation in Emerald Isle, 252-354-5074 or Cypress Bay Plaza in Morehead City, 252-726-8700. Offers unique & fine quality jewelry including special pieces such as the Emerald Isle Destination Bracelet. Take home this or another memorable piece of paradise or find the perfect gift here.

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 everyday, plants, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art.

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

GardenScape Swarm Time!

AS THE WEATHER continues to warm, our honey bee hives, both managed and feral, will begin to send out swarms. The queen in each hive started laying eggs in significant numbers back in February, when the first new pollen of spring was carried into the hive by foraging bees, and the hive population has been growing. Now the hives will begin to get crowded, and the bees will lead the queen to a special queen cup cell. In that cell she will lay the egg that might become the new queen of the hive.

The larvae in that special cell will be fed differently from the other larvae, and will develop into a reproductive queen.

If the hive is very crowded, and usually just before the new queen emerges, the old queen will fly from the hive, taking about half of the workers with her, to start a new hive in a new location. This is how bee hives reproduce themselves, and this queen, with her workers, move from the hive and almost immediately find a place to land and wait, while scouts look for a new home. This mass of resting bees, with their queen, make up the swarm of honey bees that you may see hanging on a tree branch, or even on a porch railing or swing set.

The scouts may find and agree on a new location within a few hours, or it may take them a few days. On very rare occasions, when they can’t find a new location, they may even begin to build small combs right on the branch where they are resting. In any case, the chance to see a swarm of bees is a rare and wonderful thing. It is an opportunity to teach children about the amazing complexity of nature, and how to respect and enjoy it.

Although swarming bees are usually docile, it is best to leave them alone and not get too close. Watch them from a safe distance. See if you can pick out the scouts that are leaving and returning with information about possible new homes.

Remember that these honey bees are important pollinators of native plants, flowers and food crops.

Keep in mind that the swarm will leave on its own in a few minutes or hours or days. There is no need to spray the bees with pesticides or water. Let them move on to start a new hive, or call your local beekeeping club or Cooperative Extension Service to have a beekeeper come and pick them up to start a new managed hive. We beekeepers love

AA Plumbing........................................................... 7 Academy Mortgage.............................................. 41 Ace Builders ........................................................ 29 Advantage Coastal Properties................................ 5 Al Williams Properties ..........................................11 ALB Fabric.............................................................. 7 Aldridge Building Contractors............................... 41 Andrew Roby Builders.......................................... 34 Artisan Granite & Marble........................................ 5 Artistic Tile & Stone................................................ 7 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters............................ 39 Beach Book Mart.................................................. 17 Beachcombers...................................................... 49 Bluewater Builders................................................ 22 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre.......................... 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Byrd, CRS............. 3 Bluewater Sales......................................Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals.................................... 3 Braswell’s Carpet Cleaning.................................. 27 Brimco Builders.................................................... 41 Brinson Builders................................................... 20 Budget Blinds....................................................... 13 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS............................ 14 Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center............. 7 Carolina Home & Garden....................................... 9 Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative................... 46 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc...................... 2 Chris Monk Construction.......................................11

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc...................... 15 Coastal Awnings..................................................... 9 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport........................ 43 Coastal Craftsmen................................................ 15 Coastal Homeowners Guide................................. 23 Country Club of the Crystal Coast........................ 12 Edward Jones....................................................... 39 Emerald Isle Beach Club........................................ 5 Emerald Isle Insurance......................................... 33 Emerald Isle Realty Sales.................................... 55 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals.................. 28 Emerald Isle Self Storage..................................... 15 Flipperz Family Bar & Grill.................................... 37 Flipperz, Etc.......................................................... 37 Great Windows..................................................... 17 Guthrie Construction............................................... 6 Guthrie Interiors.................................................... 13 Handcrafted Homes.............................................. 12 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall......................... 43 Island Essentials................................................... 14 Island Home Maintenance.................................... 15 Jimmie Lue Rutter.................................................11 JR Dunn................................................................ 25 Just Hair............................................................... 25 Kathryn’s............................................................... 54 Katrina Marshall.................................................... 35 Landmark Homes/Hatteras Pools......................... 31 LIFTAVATOR Residential Elevators & Lifts............. 6

catching swarms (if they are close enough to the ground to reach with reasonable effort)!

I would be remiss if I did not also point out that swarm time is a good time to make sure you don’t have any openings into your attic or soffits or walls that would allow honey bees or any other insect move into your house. Although this is fairly rare, it does sometimes happen in homes that have an opening the bees can access easily. Caulk areas where porch light wires enter your wall, and close any gaps in soffits or vents. While a swarm of bees in your trees is a wonderful part of nature to view, a hive of bees living in your walls can be an expensive problem that needs to be corrected. If you do find you have a honey bee hive inside the walls or other areas of your house, keep in mind that it usually is not a good idea to spray pesticide in to kill the bees, as any stored nectar that remains can ferment and run from the hive and down through your walls and ceilings.

It is better to have someone come and do a cutout removing both the bees and all remaining comb.

Anne D. Edwards, County Extension Director NC Cooperative Extension Service, Carteret County Office carteret.ces.ncsu.edu www.soundharvest.blogspot.com

advertiser INDEX

Lighthouse Boutique............................................. 49 McQueen’s Interiors............................................... 4 Med First Immediate Care & Family Practice....... 15 Mike Jones Construction...................................... 35 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ..................... 37 Outer Banks Marine Construction.........................11 Outer Island Accents............................................ 27 Pacific................................................................... 47 Pat Patteson, General Contractor........................ 19 Petal Pushers....................................................... 17 Pipeline Plumbing................................................. 27 Portofino’s............................................................. 54 Realty World......................................................... 43 Sound Bank.......................................................... 35 Sound Furniture.................................................... 16 Southern Glass & Mirror....................................... 33 Southern Trust, Kathy Wallace............................. 20 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt............................ 21 Sun-Surf Realty Sales.......................................... 30 Therapy Center of Cedar Point, Inc...................... 20 Top it Off............................................................... 35 Town of Emerald Isle............................................ 24 Waters Landscaping & Vinyl Manufacturing......... 43 Windows and More............................................... 54 Window, Wall & Interior Décor.............................. 39 Window Wizard..................................................... 41 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care.......... 25 York Properties..................................................... 35

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8527 Oceanview Drive, Emerald Isle $1,595,000. MLS 10-1914 Call Kitch 252-241-1382

211 Red Snapper Drive, Emerald Isle $459,900. MLS 12-878 Call Cathy 252-622-7500

2208 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle $799,900. MLS 12-429 Call Christy 252-241-0123

303 Osprey Ridge Court, Emerald Isle $317,000. MLS 12-551 Call Heidi 910-340-4959

oceanfront dream!

240 Frost Lane, Salter Path $670,000. MLS 11-1966 Call Jaime 252-725-3193

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237 Star Hill Drive, Cape Carteret $249,900. MLS 12-553 Call Judi 252-240-9512

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109 Arborvitae Court, Pine Knoll Shores $325,000. MLS 12-444 Call Kathy 252-422-2796

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