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Coasting ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Book Bag ............................................................................................................................................. 12 Coastal Currents .................................................................................................................................. 20 NC Maritime Museum Whaling Symposium .......................................................................................... 28 Beaufort and Moorhead Share a ‘Seafaring’ Bond ................................................................................ 29 At the Aquarium ................................................................................................................................... 34 Teddy Bear ‘Overbears’ Billy Possum ................................................................................................... 38 Feet on the Ground … Eyes Skyward................................................................................................... 38 Nice Matters ........................................................................................................................................ 44 Wining & Dining in Beaufort ................................................................................................................. 50 April Fools’ Day has a Lengthy History ................................................................................................. 72 How Dogs Benefit from Daily Walks ..................................................................................................... 72

County Perspective .............................................................................................................................. 14 Chamber Connection ........................................................................................................................... 16 Tide Tables .......................................................................................................................................... 17 The Onlooker – School Calendar .......................................................................................................... 23 Bulletin Board ...................................................................................................................................... 32 Health & Wellness ................................................................................................................................ 42 Property Watch .................................................................................................................................... 52 Rental Signs ........................................................................................................................................ 65 Money Matters..................................................................................................................................... 69 Puzzle Page ......................................................................................................................................... 70 Garden Gate ........................................................................................................................................ 71 Tourism Barometer .............................................................................................................................. 73 Horoscopes.......................................................................................................................................... 74 Best Buys ............................................................................................................................................ 75 Advertiser Index ................................................................................................................................... 77

Atlantic Beach Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 48 Emerald Isle Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 22 Emerald Tidings ................................................................................................................................... 24 Staying Busy........................................................................................................................................ 32 Pine Knoll Shores Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 56 Pine Knoll Shores Club News ............................................................................................................... 57 Thanks to our Contributors: Eddie Barber, Trace Cooper, Sarah Cutillo, Ken Jones, Tom Kies, Pam Minnick, NC Coastal Federation, Stewart Pickett, Julie Powers, Michelle Powers, Rudi Rudolph, Frank Rush, Mike Wagoner, Julia Batten Wax & Clare Winslow. Ad & Editorial Deadline For MAY 2017 Issue: THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017 Email Postcard Greetings photos, calendar listings & copy to editor@nccoast.com

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On-site registration begins at 6:30am. Races have staggered start times and include a 1-mile run for fifth graders, a 1-mile run and fitness walk, 5K wheelchair and 5K run/walk and a half marathon. Register online at runtheeast.com, in person at the Sports Center or on site the day of the race. For more information, visit www.lookoutrotaryroadrace.com.

Reelin’ for Research in Morehead Anglers rarely need a reason to drop a line along the Crystal Coast – but when they’re doing it for a cause it sure adds a new layer of enjoyment. The Reelin’ for Research Offshore Fishing Tournament, which benefits the NC Children’s Promise, a component of the NC Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill, brings anglers back to Morehead City April 28-29. Fishing begins at 8am with the official weigh-in at Morehead City waterfront from 4-6pm. Bragging rights commence immediately following at the awards banquet. 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. For more event details, visit reelinforresearch.org.

Publick Day in Historic Beaufort On Saturday, April 22, the Beaufort Historic Site kicks off the spring season with its annual Publick Day. During the event, the grounds of the historic site on Turner Street transform into an open-air marketplace, reminiscent of colonial court days. Publick Day gave visitors from far and wide an opportunity to come to town to see and be seen, conduct court business, shop, gossip, dine and dance. Beaufort’s Publick Day brings a variety of artisans to the ground of the historic site with wood crafts, hand-made jewelry, baskets and pottery among other things. In addition, the Master Gardeners will hold a plant sale just in time for spring planting. All proceeds from Publick Day go toward the on-going restoration efforts and educational programs of the Beaufort Historical Association. For more information, call 252-7285225 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

Lookout Road Race is April 22 The 28th annual Lookout Rotary Spring Road Race is scheduled for Saturday, April 22. Expect the same family fun atmosphere to prevail at a new location this year – the Morehead City Train Depot. The road race offers a variety of different races for all fitness levels on varying courses and is promoting a Port to the Fort course. 8

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Living History at Fort Macon People often remember their history classes as boring and dry. Fort Macon State Park will change some of that Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23 with its popular Living History Weekend reenactments. The First NC Volunteers/11th NC Regiment and other reenactment groups will portray troops from the Civil War era from 10am-4pm each day, offering visitors a glimpse back (Continued on page 10)

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in time. Here, history is more than a lesson in a textbook – it’s a weekend long visual example that one can question and touch and explore first hand. Activities include military drill and weapons demonstrations, as well as firing of some of the large artillery pieces located in the fort. For more information, visit www.ncparks.gov/fort-maconstate-park.

Historic Homes of New Bern April 7-8 marks the 50th anniversary of New Bern’s Spring Historic Homes & Gardens Tour. The annual event is presented by the New Bern Historical Society and the New Bern Preservation Foundation Ticket holders will be welcomed into private homes, gardens, and churches in three historic areas: the downtown district, and the nearby Ghent and DeGraffenried neighbor-

hoods. This self-guided tour provides an ideal opportunity to explore homes and landmarks that otherwise may not be available to the public. As an added attraction, Tryon Palace opens its gardens free to the public and hosts its Heritage Plant Sale during this two-day event. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www. newbernhistorical.org.

Pig Cooking in Newport Barbecue is a serious topic in North Carolina and that’s certainly true in the Town with Old-Fashioned Courtesy. It is barbecue, after all, that put the small rural town of Newport on the map. As the home to what many claim is the largest whole hog cooking contest in the country, the friendly town is once again preparing to share its down home charm with the masses. Planned for April 7-8 at Community Park, the Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest will draw thousands with its amusement rides, live entertainment, vendors and abundance of Carolina barbecue. About 70 hogs are cooked annually by teams from around the country all vying for top honors. Things kick off with a parade on Friday evening and the chefs quickly get to work. Judging takes place Saturday morning and barbecue plates go on sale around 11am. To learn more visit www.newportpigcooking.com. 10 ISLAND REVIEW

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Easter on the Crystal Coast Several organizations are offering Easter egg hunts for the youngsters this spring. Grab the baskets and get ready for some Easter fun. Sun. 9: Emerald Isle, 1pm, free. Visitors can enjoy sidewalk chalking, music, face painting and more leading to the big hunt and appearance of the Easter Bunny. Hunt starts promptly at 1pm. The hunt is divided into age categories: 3 and under; ages 4-8; and ages 9-12. Details: 252-354-6350. Sat. 15: Beaufort Historic Association, 11am, free. Children age 7 and younger are welcome to join the fun at the Beaufort Historic Site for its annual Easter egg hunt. Prizes, refreshments and an abundance of eggs will be ready and waiting – and it’s all free. Be sure to bring your basket. Details: 252-728-5225. Sat. 15: Tryon Palace, 10am, free. Thousands of eggs will be waiting on the South Lawn with different age groups on the hunt at staggered times throughout the day. Details: www.tryonpalace.org. Sat. 15: Morehead City, 9:30am, free. The Morehead City Easter Egg Hunt is held at Rotary Park on Mayberry Loop Road in Morehead City merely to accommodate the size of the event. Designed for children 12 and under, the hunt will consists of an unbelievable 10,000 eggs, as well as three grand prizes. Details: 252-726-5083. Sat. 15: Pine Knoll Shores, 10am, free. The Easter Bunny always finds his way to Garner Park, located on Oakleaf Drive, to hide hundreds of eggs for the kids. Children 12 and under are invited to attend, with hunts planned for various age groups, 2 and under, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Details: 252247-4353.

Turtle Program Seeks Volunteers The Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Program will hold an open informational meeting on Saturday, April 15, at 10am at the recreation center. Meet the team of present volunteers, see a slide show, find out what “tracks“ look like, what a false crawl looks like and if you like an early morning walk on the beach you can sign up to become a volunteer. There were 52 nests during the 2016 season, so it will be interesting to see if this trend continues. If it does, the group will need new volunteers willing and able to help spot nesting sea turtle tracks and monitor nests for signs of hatching. For more information on the program and the upcoming meeting you may contact: Emilie Zucker at ezucker@ec.rr.com.

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THE SETTING IS Iowa. The author is from Durham. The story is confusing. The writing style is excellent. “Universal Harvester� is a haunting novel which will keep you guessing long after you finish it. The quality of the prose will cause one to go back and reread many passages. At the center of the story is Jeremy who works at the Video Hut in Nevada, Iowa. A local school teacher returns an old movie and announces: “There’s something on it.� The “something� turns out to be over-imposed scenes, poorly lit, of events that appear to be dark and violent. Jeremy sets out to uncover the mystery as another video is returned with similar scenes. This is not, however, a thriller where the reader can easily trace the suspense to a final conclusion. Darnielle moves between three time periods in his jittery novel. There is Jeremy in the 1980s. Then the story moves to the 70s where a character named Irene falls into a cult as her husband and daughter search for her. The third setting is the present when a retired couple and their two college-aged children find a cache of disturbing videos in a basement. Not only does the novel move between time periods, there is a mysterious other narrator who offers alternative explanations as to what is happening only to disavow the other outcomes. The many themes also lead the reader to several different psychological concerns. One is grief when father and son struggle to relate with the shadow of a deceased wife and mother always present. Then there is the lack of closure as a living wife and mother is missing. The author is a fan and friend of the gifted writer Donna Tartt. His writing is akin to hers in that the images produced are so compelling. The word count is much less than in one of her novels, however. The images created here are not easy to clear from the mind. Dread is always lurking. Confusion clouds the thinking as the progress of discovery is thwarted. There are sentences which demonstrate the author’s talent in using subtle images to set the mood such as: “Steve looked like a schoolboy learning long division, trying to hold too many figures in his head.� Or when he refers to a nagging question saying, “It was nothing major, but the place where he stored them all was running out of room.� Many readers will be tempted to put the book aside at some points because of the perplexity of the mixed time periods. Most will not want to stop reading this best-selling novel because the images are so electric and the story so mesmerizing. Curt Finch Emerald Isle Books

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A Mission of Hope LIVES ARE CHANGED every day in the facilities nestled on a Bridges Street corner in downtown Morehead City where Hope Mission serves as a beacon of hope to thousands each year who find themselves hungry, homeless and addicted. Driven by the tireless energy and vision of Pastor Gene McLendon and his wife June, this mission of love is a ministry that draws from the resources of caring people all over Carteret County and beyond to serve those who cannot serve themselves. As morning dawns, the men’s shelter awakens, and with mentoring and guidance from the staff, residents head out to jobs, job searches, counseling or to volunteer and gain skills to build self-sufficiency. The shelter is open 7 days a week from 6pm to 8am and is a temporary home for over 150 men each year who find themselves without a place to live. The kitchen hums to life, preparing to serve lunch to the community and supper to those in the homeless shelter. Open 7 days a week including holidays, the soup kitchen operates with the help of volunteers from churches, business and civic groups who join with the staff to feed all who walk in the door. People from the community flood into the warm and cheery cafeteria; blue collar workers, business men and women who come to spend lunch with a friend they met while volunteering, and struggling individuals and families who rely on the mission for one hot meal a day. For those who can, a donation box sits at the head of the chow line; for those who cannot, the food is always free. Incred-

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chamber connection Chamber Drafting 2017 Legislative Agenda EVERY YEAR, THE Carteret County Chamber of Commerce puts together its legislative agenda to present to our lawmakers. While the chamber does not support any political party or candidate, it does act as a business advocate and the legislative agenda acts as a road map. The chamber’s mission is to improve the economic climate of Carteret County, and our vision is for Carteret County to be “the most desirable location for business and leisure in North Carolina.� What does that mean? The county’s economy has a number of drivers, among them are tourism, the military, good schools, access to health care, and a base made up primarily of small businesses. So, the legislative agenda is tailor made with that in mind. First, quality of life is paramount to tourism-clean air, clean water, sandy beaches, easy access. With that in mind, the chamber opposes offshore drilling for oil and natural gas as well as seismic blasting. The chamber advocates for increased state tourism spending, support adequate funding for Pre-K thru Grade 12 public education as well as supporting additional funding for the Community College from the state and county. The chamber supports funding to upgrade and improve Highway 70 corridor between Raleigh and Carteret County to move traffic more efficiently and with greater safety. The chamber adamantly and vigorously supports maintaining a uniform School Calendar Law in North Carolina. Recognizing the military’s $66 billion annual economic impact on the State of North Carolina, the chamber urges the General As-

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sembly to continue implementing policies and fund programs that advance the state’s military presence, while promoting opportunities for business an industry to benefit from military contracting. The chamber supports efforts by the General Assembly to reform the homeowners’ insurance rate-setting process used in North Carolina, and specifically to seek a fairer rate structure for homeowners’ insurance in coastal North Carolina. The chamber strongly urges the General Assembly and the county to adequately fund both Pre-K through grade 12 public schools as well as the Community College. We urge the county to draft a long-term plan that addresses the infrastructure needs caused by the present and anticipated increase in the number of students for Carteret County public school system. Broadband availability improves the quality of life by raising property values and attracting a dynamic workforce. The chamber requests that the General Assembly explore all options to level the playing field so that Eastern North Carolina can compete with outer areas of the state that have greater broadband coverage. Among other items, the chamber supports continued funding, both on a federal and state level, for humanities and the arts, dedicated funding for dredging, the Morehead City Port and the NC DOT’s Ferry division. Once finished, the full Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Agenda will be posted on its website, www.nccoastchamber.com. If you have any thoughts about it, don’t hesitate to contact Tom Kies at tom@nccoastchamber.com.

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students, $10. Doors open at 6:30pm. Details: 252-646-4657 or www.downeastfolkarts.org. Teddy Bear Picnic. 2:30-4:30pm. Swansboro Parks and Recreation partners with Jessica’s Dance Academy for a special event featuring teddy bear crafts, dancing and fun for children aged 4-9. Cost is $12. Details: 910-326-2600. 26-30: 12th Annual Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend. Wonderful wine and tempting meals are the focal point of this weekend full of wine and food pairings, workshops, dinners and more. Details: 252-515-0708 or beaufortwineandfood.org. Wed. 26: Brown Bag Gam – Early Ferry Crossing in North Carolina. Pack a lunch and join the staff at the NC Maritime Museum and learn about ferries crossing the states many rivers and sounds with Museum Curator Benjamin Wunderly. Free. No reservation required. Details: www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com, 252-728-7317. Thur. 27: Kayak the Salt Marsh. 9am-Noon. Learn about local history and the importance of sale marshes while enjoying a relaxing paddle with the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Instruction and safety lessons provided. Participants must know how to swim and some kayak experience is recommended. Advance reservations required. Cost is $25 per person, $15 with own kayak. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. 28-29: Bluegrass Festival. The White Oak Shores Camping & RV Resort in Stella host this annual event featuring more than 20 live performances. Food and beverages available. Tickets are $25, $40 for both days. Camping packages available, but not required. Details: whiteoakshores. com. Reelin’ for Research. This charity fishing tournament in Morehead City benefits UNC Children’s Hospital’s research division. Details: reelinforresearch.org. Sat. 29: Crystal Coast Sports & Recreation Expo. 9am-4pm. Visit with businesses and nonprofit organizations promoting all the unique opportunities available in our area for adult and youth sports, recreation, fitness, health and wellness. Sponsored by Carteret County Parks and Recreation and the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Admission is $2. Harry Goodman Battlefield Adventure Day. Noon-4pm. New Bern Battlefield off Highway 70 near Taberna, hosts an adventure day for boys and girls ages 6-12. The new recruits can practice drills, play Civil War era games, do crafts and take a walking tour of the battlefield. A commissary lunch is included. Cost is $15 for one parent and child. Sponsored by he New Bern Historical Society. Details: www.newbernhistorical.org. April 2017

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Mayor Eddie Barber

A Busy April In Emerald Isle APRIL IS A great month on the island. I just love the warmer days, it makes for great walking on the beach. April brings many visitors and part-time residents back to the beach and it will be a fun month in Emerald Isle. The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Sunday, April 9 at the Community Center. The festivities begin at noon. Join the EI Bunny for sidewalk chalking, face painting, music and much more. At 1pm, the egg hunting whistle will be blown. Be sure to bring your own basket and arrive prior to 12:45. There will be three age categories: age 3 and under, age 4 to 8, and age 9 to 12. Prizes will be awarded in each age group for the persons finding the bunny’s prize eggs. The EI bunny will be on hand for photographs and to award the prizes. Everyone is invited, no registration is required and the event is free for everyone. The next PEP Program (Police Educating the Public) will be held on Tuesday, April 18 at the town board meeting room. The program is Drug Abuse in Adolescents and Teens and the leader will be Capt. Paul Cheshire. This important program will begin at 10am. The purpose of PEP is to increase public awareness, as well as provide education to our citizens. I would like to congratulate the new officers of the Emerald Isle Business Association. The officers are Stephanie Matas, president; Jillian Farrington, vice president; Barbara Owens, secretary; and Kim Johnson, treasurer. The Emerald Isle Business Association

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has been in existence since the 1970s. According to its president – “the primary purpose of the association is to promote and advertise its members and to promote the area as a family oriented beach resort. Our goal is to keep a close relationship with the members and to keep them informed. The association maintains a close working relationship with the Town of Emerald Isle, Crystal Coast Tourism Authority, Carteret County Economic Development Council and the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce.” The association meets the third Thursday of each month at the town board meeting room at noon. The next meeting will be on April 20. For additional information visit www.eibusinessassociation.com or contact the president at smatas@soundbanking.com. The April Coffee with a Cop will be held on Tuesday, April 27 at 9am at the 4 J’s Coffee Shop. Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation. No agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood. April also marks the time to sign up for our outstanding Summer Day Camp program offered to children ages 6-12 who have completed kindergarten. Registration forms must be turned in between 8am on April 24 and 5pm on April 28. A $25 per session deposit will be due by Friday, May 5 to secure a spot. I hope everyone has a great April. Enjoy the beautiful days of April on our fantastic island. See you around the beach.

the onlooker Mike Wagoner

State Report Suggests Loophole for Early School Start Dates NEVER JUDGE A report from a government agency by the title on its cover. The Program Evaluation Division (PED), which serves the NC General Assembly, published a real doozy in February. Titled “No Modification to North Carolina’s School Calendar Law Satisfies Multiple Competing Interests,” the report is full of sleight-of-hand magic to circumvent the existing school calendar law. The PED document recommends that low-performing schools would see improvement, if only they were allowed to begin classes earlier in August, but there’s a huge proviso attached to that plan … so keep reading. As background, the existing school calendar law specifies that the first day of class for public schools in North Carolina will be the Monday closest to Aug. 26. For the 2017-18 school year, that date is Monday, Aug. 28. The PED report was requested by the Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee to “examine the effects of the state law when public schools in North Carolina start and end the school year” and to detail how the “tourism industry has been affected by the school calendar law during the past 10 years.” The document states: “The timing of summer break during August is an important concern. The school calendar law currently satisfies the travel and tourism industry preference for a summer break that includes most of August.” School administrators, on the other hand, “want more school calendar flexibility and prefer that summer break ends in early August,” citing the desire to have high school students take first semester examinations before winter break and to align calendars with community colleges. Here’s the smoke screen: The PED promotes “allowing school calendar flexibility as a mechanism for low-performing schools to address summer learning loss … as an opportunity to increase student performance.” So, the recommendation is for “a modified school calendar with shorter breaks throughout the school year and targeted intervention during the breaks … providing school calendar flexibility for schools and districts identified as low-performing by the State Board of Education.” Public and charter schools are graded annually on school performance. Each is assigned a letter grade A through F, based primarily on student scores on achievement tests and student growth indicators. Those schools receiving a grade of D or worse are deemed “low-performing.” Well, what do you know? Out of 115 public school districts in the state, 87 have at least one school that is rated “low-performing.” Now, here’s the loophole: All 87 of those districts would use their “low-performer” as the trump card to start all their schools earlier in August. So, what good is a uniform start date for the remaining 28 school districts? Mark Johnson, the new superintendent of public instruction is all for it. He says opening only the “low-performing” schools would present vast “logistical challenges” for the school districts, so he’s fine with the idea to open all schools in a district earlier. Summer learning loss is not a new concept, and there used to be a term to help struggling students during the summer months. It was called “summer school.” Perhaps that’s the real answer to helping individual students make progress? The travel and tourism industry, especially, is fighting back to help legislators “see through” this rather worthless PED report. Lawmakers should stamp “incomplete” on this report and send it back. PED totally missed the mark on the economic impact of tourism in North Carolina, both as it creates profits for businesses and generates tax revenues for government. Authors of the report say: “The tourism-related economic data maintained by the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina does not distinguish between tourism-related expenditures for in-state and out-of-state residents and, therefore, it is not possible to determine the economic effect of the school calendar law.” How lame is that? Interestingly, PED did some public opinion polling on the school start date, using researchers from Elon University and High Point University. There was also a survey done with the assistance of the North Carolina Parent Teacher Association. The response options for starting school included each week in August and an option for after Labor Day. The top choice in each poll was “after Labor Day.” Maybe that’s the real take away from the PED report, or at least it can provide some leverage to defend the existing school calendar law, which we must, for the economic benefit of Carteret County and the entire state.

Viewing the Bigger Picture This school calendar “debate” is all about power. School administrators believe they have an “inalienable right” to determine their own school calendars. Going back to early-August school start dates would be a crippling blow to summer, family vacation time and devastating to the coastal North Carolina economy. Within the first three weeks of the current session of the General Assembly, 16 bills had been filed in the legislature seeking local exemptions from the school calendar law for 33 different school districts. There will be many more by the time this issue of the Island Review is circulated. This is a big deal, and staggered school start dates are not in the state’s best interest. School people aren’t looking at the big picture, and they certainly don’t seem to get the math associated with this issue. They need to think about where and how they get their funding. It’s not from a money tree. Thriving summer-related businesses pump money into the local and state economies, which creates tax revenues for these governments to use to help pay for education and other government services. It’s a pretty simple equation. • Travel and tourism is North Carolina’s third largest industry, after agriculture and the military. • Domestic travelers spent $21.9 billion across the state in 2015, a 3 percent increase from the prior year. • Traveler spending generated more than $2.9 billion in total tax receipts, with about $1.78 billion of that in state and local taxes. Shrinking or compressing the summer season is really a dumb idea. The more money we the people take in, the more money they (the legislature) get to work with.

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New Sales Tax Bill Would Harm Emerald Isle, Carteret County A NEW BILL introduced in the NC Senate, S126, would reduce sales tax revenues distributed to Emerald Isle, Carteret County, and all other municipalities in Carteret County. If ultimately approved, Emerald Isle is expected to lose an estimated $64,000-$83,000 of sales tax revenue annually. Carteret County stands to lose an estimated $756,000-$913,000 annually. Other tourismdependent communities that have a significant seasonal population would also be harmed by this new bill, including other beach and mountain communities. Proposed S126 would establish new adjustment factors for the distribution of a portion of local sales tax revenue, and seeks to allocate additional revenue to poorer, rural counties in North Carolina. The town appreciates and applauds this goal, but believes that such efforts should be funded by the State of North Carolina rather than certain North Carolina counties and municipalities. The town is currently working with other municipal and county officials and our representatives in the NC General Assembly on this issue, and seeks to promote state revenue distribution formulae that recognize the significant economic contributions, significant tax payments, and significant service demands associated with seasonal residents and visitors.

Proposed Expansion of Coastal Barrier Resources System The US Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a significant expansion of the Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) in and along Bogue Inlet that has the potential to negatively impact the town’s future inlet management and beach nourishment programs. The inclusion of the entire Bogue Inlet complex and the land area at The Point in the CBRS program could make it more difficult to secure federal and state permits for these critical projects, and could also eliminate the town and county’s ability to secure Federal funding for these activities in the future. The proposed CBRS expansion is expected to be considered by Congress later this year. Town and county officials are currently communicating our concerns to the Trump administration, Sen. Burr, Sen. Tillis and Rep. Jones, and we remain hopeful that Congress will reject the proposed expansion.

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

sheet located at www.emeraldisle-nc.org/Data/Sites/1/ media/pdfs/2017-fast-factsfebruary.pdf. Do you want a more indepth update on various town projects and issues? Check out the annual Update on Town Projects and Issues document located at www.emeraldisle-nc. org/Data/Sites/1/media/ pdfs/20170227-updatetownprojectsissues.pdf.

Street Resurfacing Completed New Sidewalk, Traffic Island Installed at CVS The town recently installed a new sidewalk segment and traffic island in front of the CVS store on Mangrove Drive. The new sidewalk segment is part of a larger planned project to extend the sidewalk from NC 58 to Canal Drive, and the remainder of the sidewalk will be constructed later in 2017. The new island was installed to better delineate the CVS driveways to improve traffic safety at this location. Prior to the installation of the new island, traffic moved in multiple directions over a large area in front of CVS.

Regional Beach Access Parking Permits Available Now The town will begin charging parking fees at the Eastern Ocean Regional Access and Western Ocean Regional Access on weekends and holidays beginning Friday, April 14 (Good Friday holiday). The parking fee is $10 per vehicle per day. There is no parking fee on weekdays or at the town’s other beach access facilities at 3rd Street and Station Street. Emerald Isle taxpayers are eligible to receive two annual free parking permits for the Eastern Ocean Regional Access and Western Ocean Regional Access. The parking permits are granted only for vehicles registered in the name of the taxpayer and are not transferable. Permits are not available at the regional beach access facilities, and must be secured before attempting to access the facilities. To apply for your permit, please visit the Emerald Isle Community Center or call 252-354-6350. Additional information is available at www.emeraldisle-nc.org/ application-for-regional-access-parking-permit.

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Taking advantage of the recent great weather, the town’s contractor recently completed the resurfacing of 1.2 miles of town streets. Streets recently resurfaced include 9th Street, 10th Street, Fredeen Street/Fredeen Court, Old Ferry Road/ Mangrove Drive, OceanView Drive and Fairview Drive. The entrance to the Western Ocean Regional Access will also be resurfaced later this spring. The town assesses all street segments each winter, and awards an annual street resurfacing contract at the beginning of each year. Street resurfacing work is funded by the town’s annual (Continued on page 26)

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in 2017! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 30, and come out to the beach strand from 11am-6pm! This year’s lineup includes Sammy O’Banion, Too Much Sylvia, Band of Oz, Chairmen of the Board, The Embers and The Fantastic Shakers.

Bogue Inlet Drive Street Improvements Underway The board of commissioners recently awarded a $135,000 contract for comprehensive street improvements along Bogue Inlet Drive between NC 58 and Bogue Inlet Pier. Planned improvements include the realignment of the vehicle lanes, street resurfacing, construction of a new 10-foot bicycle path, the installation of a new storm water swale, and the installation of decorative lights. The end product will be a brand new streetscape in this popular area of Emerald Isle! All work is expected to be complete by the end of April, in time for the busy summer season.

2017 Coyote Trapping Program Complete The town’s new coyote trapping program ended on February 28, and resulted in the removal of 14 coyotes from various locations in Emerald Isle. The program was closely monitored by the Emerald Isle Police Dept., and was conducted safely during the months of December, January, and February (the authorized state coyote trapping season). Town officials will continue to monitor the coyote population in Emerald Isle, and will reassess this issue in fall 2017.

Easter Egg Hunt – Sunday, April 9 The town’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Community Center on Sunday, April 9, beginning at noon. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance, and there will be plenty of kids activities for children ages 4- 12. For more information, please contact Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation at 252-354-6350 or Sarah Cutillo at scutillo@emeraldisle-nc.org .

Summer Day Camp Registration The Parks and Recreation Department’s popular Summer Day Camp program will offer eight one-week camp experiences for children ages 6-12 this summer. Demand for the limited camp slots is very high, and the town uses a lottery procedure to assign priority. Registration forms will be available on Monday, April 24 at www.emeraldisle-nc.org and must be submitted by 5pm on Friday, April 28. The lottery drawing will occur on Monday, May 1. For more information, please contact Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation at 252-354-6350 or Sarah Cutillo at scutillo@emeraldisle-nc.org.

Save The Dunes Initiative Seeking Volunteers Wood Island Munitions Removal Underway MCAS Cherry Point contractors are currently removing old munitions-related debris from the surface of Wood Island, formerly known as Cat Island, and will continue this work during March. The island, which is located in Bogue Sound about a half mile from shore in eastern Emerald Isle, is the site of former Bomb Target 2 and was used to train military pilots in the 1940s-1950s. Since 1957, the Navy has conducted multiple cleanup operations on the island. In the fall of 2010, 3,885 pounds of inert munitions debris was removed from Wood Island. Another 4,600 pounds of munitions debris was removed during the most recent cleanup in 2014, including the in-place destruction of a single 100-pound high-explosive bomb. This year’s project aims to locate and remove any additional munitions-related debris that may have surfaced or washed onto the island since 2014. Wood Island is US government property and is posted with danger and no trespassing signs. In the interest of safety, the public should not anchor boats near Wood Island, or go onto the island at any time. A detailed fact sheet describing the history and current actions at Wood Island is available at the MCAS Cherry Point website at go.usa.gov/x9FTN.

Emerald Isle EMS Offers Heart Saver CPR-AED Class Emerald Isle EMS, the nonprofit corporation under contract to the town to provide emergency medical services, is again offering the Heart Saver CPR-AED class this spring. The course will be offered again on April 27, with morning classes at 9am and evening classes at 6pm. To pre-register (required) or to learn more, please contact Emerald Isle EMS at 252-354-2249.

Emerald Isle Beach Music Festival Set for September 30 After a highly successful reboot of the Emerald Isle Beach Music Festival in 2016, the town is bringing back the event again 26 ISLAND REVIEW

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The Save the Dunes Initiative is a local volunteer effort aimed at enhancing the vital dune field in Emerald Isle by planting additional vegetation. The next Save the Dunes planting event will be held on Wednesday, May 10 at 9am at the Western Ocean Regional Access. Volunteers will plant sea oats and bitter panicum to bolster the dunes at the town’s flagship beach access facility. To volunteer, please contact Carla Stevens at carlastvns@icloud.com or 252-764-2160 or Kevin Geraghty at kevin.e.geraghty@gmail.com or 919-697-7636. Easy and fun, all you need are a gloves and a trowel. Thank you to all those who volunteer their time for this beneficial initiative!

Water Tower Park Now Butterfly Garden Water Tower Park, a colorful garden utilizing native plant species, is located next to the water tower adjacent to the Emerald Isle Police Station. The park’s garden is specifically designed to attract pollinators and birds, and is now a part of the NC Wildlife Federation’s Butterfly Gardens. Volunteers, including children, are invited to help care for and learn more about this area of natural heritage. For more information, to volunteer, or to donate to the care of the garden, please contact Dr. Joyce Trafton at studioryukyu@ hotmail.com or at 252-622-0401.

Did You Know? The town places a high priority on keeping our residents, property owners, and visitors well-informed about the town’s services, projects, and issues. There are more than 7,200 subscribers to the town’s email newsletter, more than 600,000 unique visits to the town’s website each year, more than 16,000 “likes” of the town’s facebook page, nearly 2,800 Twitter followers, and more than 5,000 downloads of the Emerald Isle App.

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NC Maritime Museum Hosts Second Whale Symposium

THE NC MARITIME Museum in Beaufort brings together a cast of whale specialists this spring for the second installment of its popular NC Whales and Whaling Symposium. The day-long event includes a variety of presentations all focused on North Carolina’s whales and historic whaling practices. The public will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about the species of whales that can be found in our coastal waters, how some of these whales were hunted from the shore and the diversity of marine mammal strandings in North Carolina. Over thirty species have been documented in North Carolina’s coastal waters. Medieval whaling, modern industrial whaling and collected specimens from North Carolina and beyond will be discussed. Running from 10am to 4pm on Friday, April 7, the program brings together professionals from a variety of backgrounds including marine biology, conservation, folklore and history. Historians, biologists, environmentalists and educators will share experiences and knowledge through a series of presentations and displays appropriate for all audiences. “This program has received a wide range of interest already from local residents to the educational community,” according to NC Maritime Museum Curator John Hairr. “We are fortunate to have the quality of talent available to share their amazing experiences with the participants,” he said. Presenters include NC Maritime Museum Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster who will discuss the whales most commonly encountered off our coast including bottlenose dolphins, sperm whales, right whales, and humpback whales. Rittmaster has spent his career studying cetaceans, alive and dead, and preparing/displaying their skeletons. He served as a marine mammal observer aboard research vessels in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Cook Inlet, Alaska and the Western North Atlantic Ocean. He directs a long-term (since 1985) local bottlenose dolphin photo-identification study and the NC Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program. “I’m continually amazed at the abundance and diversity of whales (and their behaviors) in North Carolina,” said Rittmaster. “I look forward to presenting some of what we’re learning about whales in North Carolina along with current conservation issues impacting them.” Museum Specialist John Ososky of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History speaks at 11am. Ososky heads up the Osteology Laboratory for Vertebrate Zoology where the bones of skeletal specimens are conserved. In addition to specimen related expeditions and researching some of North America’s most endangered species, he also manages the marine mammal collection at the Museum Support Center in Suitland, Md. One of his current projects involves researching institutional archives to un-earth the

Humpback whale near Cape Lookout on Dec. 5, 2015. (Josh Summers photo, NC Maritime Museum under NOAA/NMFS permit)

history of marine mammal science conservation at the Smithsonian. Additional presenters are NC Maritime Museum Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly, who has spent the past 20 years focusing on North Carolina’s coastal ecology, wildlife and marine life and how human actions, historical and modern, influence them. Dr. Vicki Szabo, author of “Monstrous Fishes and the Mead Dark Sea” (Brill 2008), will speak about the long history of observation and use of whales in medieval Europe and the North Atlantic, from the Romans to the Vikings and beyond. Wrapping up the day-long event is Dr. Andy Read, the Stephen A. Toth Professor of Marine Biology at Duke University and director of the Duke University Marine Laboratory in Beaufort. Read is one of the world’s leading authorities on marine mammals, sea birds and sea turtles and has published over 150 peer-reviewed studies. Throughout the day visitors can also visit educational displays about whales and whaling. These displays will include the complete skeleton of a dwarf sperm whale courtesy of Rittmaster and his volunteers. Many items will be on temporary display for this annual event. Baleen, teeth, whale oil, and large bones will also be exhibited. Hairr had nothing but high praise for the number of people the event drew in 2016. “Last year, the first symposium drew a capacity crowd. With the interest and curiosity in North Carolina whales, we expect this year to be completely full,” he said. The program is free to attend, as is the NC Maritime Museum. For more information, contact NC Maritime Museum Program Registrar Francoise Boardman at 252-728-7317 ext. 31 or via email at Francoise.Boardman@ncdcr.gov.

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True, John Ososky, Museum Specialist, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History ■ Noon – Break for Lunch ■ 1pm – Wandering Carolina Whale Skeletons, Benjamin Wunderly, Associate Curator, NC Maritime Museum ■ 2pm – Medieval Whaling in the North Atlantic, Dr. Vicki Szabo, Western Carolina University ■ 3pm – So Remorseless a Havoc: Twentieth Century Industrial Whaling in the Southern Ocean, Andy Read, Duke University Marine Laboratory

Beaufort and Moorhead Share a OBVIOUSLY, THE COASTAL towns of Beaufort and Morehead City go together like peaches and cream. Who would have guessed that Beaufort and Moorhead, Minn., would also share a seafaring bond? Beaufort has its genuine pirate ship, the Meka II, and Moorhead has its own Viking long ship, the Hjemkomst. Both vessels have sailed the ocean blue. The Meka II has an overall length of 54 feet and is a 2/3-scale replica of a 17th century, two-masted pirate brigantine armed with eight cannons. Her homeport is Beaufort, and she is commanded by Capt. Horatio Sinbad. He says “meka” is a Hopi Native American tribe word for “stout, loyal companion.” Sinbad built Meka II in his backyard in Dearborn, Mich. (near Detroit), while he was working at a General Motors factory as a 20-something. Sinbad acknowledges there might be a GM part or two on the Meka II. (Hey, that’s what pirates do.) She was launched June 9, 1967, so the 50-year anniversary of Meka II is coming up later this year. Hopefully, big doings are in the works to celebrate. The event need not, however, be of the grandiose scale of the “Pepsi Americas’ Sail” that rocked the Crystal Coast in 2006. Sinbad loves to tell of his theatrical battles at sea with the likes of the US Coast Guard Barque Eagle and the HMS Bounty. He is a regular participant in the annual Pirate Invasion in Beaufort, staged on the second weekend in August on Taylors Creek and the Beaufort waterfront. The word “hjemkomst” (pronounced YEHM-cost) means “homecoming” in Norwegian. The Hjemkomst is a 76-foot, full-scale replica of the Gokstad Viking long ship, which was unearthed in a burial mound on a farm near Sandefjord, Norway, in 1880. The Gokstad is believed to have been built around 850, and it is a very rare archaeological find. Inside the Gokstad was a burial chamber of a wealthy Viking chieftain. Possibly, archeologists found Norway’s first king, Harald I, but that’s pure speculation. The story goes: The idea for building Hjemkomst belonged to Robert Asp, a local junior high school counselor whose ancestors

moved to America from Norway and settled in the upper Midwest. Asp’s backyard was too small (and cold) to use as the shipyard, but Lester Welter’s potato warehouse nearby in the town of Hawley had gone out-of-business, so the property was available. The town let Asp lease the vacant building for a mere pittance in 1974. All the Asp family members and their many friends worked six years to finish the boat, using lumber from more than 100 white oak trees, which provided the best flexibility for shipbuilding. Finally, in late July 1980, Asp Brothers Trucking hauled the long ship to Duluth on the shores of Lake Superior to prepare for its launch. Asp had always said that the Hjemkomst would float, but he would not guarantee it would float right side up. It did float right side up, and more than 4,000 cheering spectators witnessed the launch in Duluth Harbor Aug. 9, 1980. Asp died a few months later, having suffered from leukemia … but his family was committed to fulfilling his dream to sail the Hjemkomst to Norway. Erik Rudstrom, a veteran sea pilot, was brought in from Norway to serve as captain. The voyage to Norway began in May 1982. The Hjemkomst reached Bergen, Norway, two months later. The Viking long ship is now on public display at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead. It’s a nifty museum, and on the grounds is the 12th century Hopperstad Stave Church, which is a full-scale replica of a church in Vix, Norway. Docents provide “interpretation.” One would suppose that is somewhat similar to what goes on at the Beaufort Historical Association, with its docents aboard the double-decker bus tours through the historic district and at the Old Burying Ground. Eh? Mike Wagoner

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All activities take place at the Community Center in Emerald Isle, unless otherwise noted. The Community Center’s hours are: Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm, Sat, 9am-4pm, closed Sunday. Call (252) 354-6350 for more info. Be sure to visit our website at: www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd.

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AA: Saturdays at 8pm meets at town hall. Art Club: Meets every Wed, 12:00-4pm at town hall. Community Woodworkers’ Club: 1st Thurs at 7pm at town hall. 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.

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

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

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

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Sun. 9: Easter Egg Hunts & Festivities at Emerald Isle Community Center. 12pm. Join the EI Bunny for festivities including sidewalk chalking, face painting, music and more. Hunt begins sharply at 1pm. There will be three age groups, 3 and under, and 4 to 8, and 9 to 12. Egg hunters should bring their own basket and arrive prior to 12:45. There is no fee to participate. Prizes awarded in each age group for the person(s) 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 required. Contact Sarah Cutillo, Program Supervisor, 252.354.6350 or scutillo@ emeraldisle-nc.org. Fri. 14: Friday Free Flick – Cancelled. Facility closed in observance of Good Friday. Tue. 18: PEP Program. 10-11am. The PEP program, or Police Educating the Public, is a series of one-hour classes presented on the third Tuesday of every month in the town board meeting room to increase public awareness, as well as provide education and tips on how you can prevent yourself from becoming vulnerable to these issues. Topic: Drug Abuse in Adolescents and Teens. Fri. 21: American Red Cross Blood Drive. 2-7pm. The Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center. Please give!

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Mon. 24: Summer Day Camp Registration. Registration for this summer’s 8-session Summer Day Camp program runs Monday, April 24-28. On Monday, May 1, staff will conduct a registration lottery and contact parents accordingly. Information regarding Summer Day Camp session themes, field trips, and other details will be available at www.emeraldisle-nc.org. Registration forms will be available at the website starting on April 24. Contact Program Supervisor Sarah Cutillo at scutillo@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252.354.6350 for more details. Thur. 27: Coffee with a Cop @ 4 J’s. 9-10am. Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation! No agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! Coffee with a Cop sessions take place on the fourth Thursday of each month at different locations in town.

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number of other conservation leaders and organizations for this annual event. The Coastal Education and Visitors Center at the park is the center of these activities. Check the festival’s website for times and details on other activities and displays.

Camps and Family Fun Registration for the aquarium’s popular summer camps opens at 6am on Saturday, April 1. Registrations are accepted online only. A camp for the small fry – Sea Squirts, for kids entering kindergarten and first grade – runs in June. Two sessions of Sea Scholars for grades 6-8 are scheduled

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for July. Three sessions of two camps for the kids in between are scheduled between June through August – Aquatic Adventurers for grades 2-3 and Coastal Explorers for grades 4-5 and. All camps run 8:30am-2:30pm. The fee is $270 per camper with a 10 percent discount for members. See the website for more information. Summer brings lots of other opportunities for family fun on or near the water, including stand-up paddleboarding classes and night treks. Check the website for more family-friendly activities such as behind-the-scenes tours, paddling trips, night treks and other adventures, indoors and out. Meanwhile, the aquarium is open every day 9am-5pm, including all of Easter weekend. Enjoy a number of programs free with admission daily. Behind-the-scenes tours are offered almost every day for a small extra fee.

Watch as Eno, Neuse and Pungo engage in physically and mentally stimulating enrichments that encourage natural behavior. The program is free with admission or membership.

April Artistry Visit our Spadefish Gallery to view new photographic works by Mike Basher of Beaufort. Basher works exclusively with large format, black and while film and his images feature outdoor and minimalistic scenes. His photography will be on exhibit from the beginning of April until June 30. The gallery show can be viewed free with admission or membership. For more information on the artist visit the artist’s website at www.bashergallery.com.

Otter Delight There will be more times to talk with our otter keeper and learn about what it takes to care for three North American river otters. Join us for our Otter Enrichment program at 11am on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout April. The program will also be held at 11am on Saturdays and Sundays.

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

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Teddy Bear ‘Overbears’ Billy Possum THE PEOPLE OF Pine Knoll Shores have a special affection for the Theodore Roosevelt family, because its first settler was Alice Green Hoffman, whose niece married the eldest son of President Roosevelt, known as Theodore Roosevelt Jr. President Roosevelt earned a place on Mount Rushmore in South Dakota for his public service, but he worked his way into the hearts of children around the world. He was the inspiration for the “invention” of the teddy bear. It’s quite a story. Back in the fall of 1902, President Roosevelt was on a big-game hunting trip in Mississippi. The Washington Post covered the expedition’s every move and reported that the presidential hunting party had roamed the countryside for five days with no success. As the dejected hunting party headed back to base camp, they happened upon a black bear cub, busy and occupied with a treasure of honey. Roosevelt had an easy shot, but announced, “I do not shoot little baby bears.” The inquisitive reporters asked, “Why?” The president replied, “I could not bring myself to shoot such a small sitting target.” On Nov. 16, 1902, the Post ran on its front page a cartoon drawn by Clifford Barryman that immortalized the event. The artist sketched Roosevelt with his back to the animal, rifle butt resting on the ground and the palm of his hand raised in the “no” position. The cartoon attracted immediate attention. In Brooklyn, N.Y., a candy store proprietor named Morris Michtom and his wife, Rose, set out to make a stuffed toy bear, and they displayed it in the window of the shop, atop a hill of chocolate kisses. Michtom requested and received permission from President Roosevelt to call his creation “Teddy’s Bears.” The critters were a hit, and little, stuffed bears became the signature product of the Ideal Novelty and Toy Corp. “People came running to the store – but not for candy,” wrote Helen Kay, author of the children’s book The First Teddy Bear, published in 1985. “They came for Teddy’s Bears.” Children in the city – and in the country – went to sleep at night cuddling their new teddies. The political jokes were mild by today’s standard, but, “If TR is president with his clothes on, what is he with his clothes off? Teddy Bare.” The rest of the story is that William Taft followed Roosevelt as president, taking office in 1909. Toy manufacturers fretted over whether the teddy bear craze would die when Roosevelt left office. The new fad would be something related to Taft, they predicted … so new fuzzy, cute, cuddly and plush stuffed animals would be marketed as “Billy Possums.” Taft didn’t hunt possums, but he was known to eat them, piled high with sweet potatoes. The public didn’t much care for that as a “main course” … so the possum rollout was a massive flop. The Taft presidency didn’t have a stellar first year, causing the cartoonists to portray Taft as a “lost boy searching for his Teddy Bear.” Do you still have your teddy? Mike Wagoner 38 ISLAND REVIEW

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Feet on the Ground … Eyes Skyward US PRESIDENT THEODORE Roosevelt may have made one of his most influential speeches May 24, 1904, when he addressed students and their parents at Groton (Mass.) School. He was there to help celebrate the school’s 20-year anniversary. Groton School was founded by the Rev. Endicott Peabody in 1884 as a private Episcopal college preparatory boarding school for boys. Rev. Peabody may just be one of the “most interesting men” in American history. His very first church assignment sent him to Tombstone, Ariz. He arrived by stagecoach in 1882, three months after the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The Episcopal church there had burned down, so Rev. Peabody was charged with asking the congregation for donations to rebuild. His solution was to go from swinging-door to swinging-door, visiting every saloon in town (and there were many). Along the way, he met and befriended U.S. Marshal Wyatt Earp, who was the only participant among the nine at the historic gunfight to avoid either death or injury. Rev. Peabody quickly raised more than enough cash, rebuilt the church and bee-lined it back to New England. The take-away from President Roosevelt’s remarks to the Groton School assemblage is: “Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the ground.” This pearl of wisdom may have contained just the right words to vault Roosevelt all the way to Mount Rushmore, as one of the four U.S. presidents to be have their faces chiseled out of stone. Certainly, Roosevelt’s feet are rock-solid planted there, and he’s sculpted with his famous wire-rimmed spectacles, so he can gaze out to see the stars in the sky over the South Dakota Badlands. In a sense, his spirit lives there. Roosevelt first visited to the Dakota Territory in 1883 to hunt bison, fell in love with the “western lifestyle” and became a cattle rancher. He actually held ownership to two ranches in what is now North Dakota. His Elkhorn Ranch is part of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Roosevelt’s famous Groton School quotation has been borrowed and rearranged over time by worldly scientists and academicians…and a major U.S. corporation…so it lives on in the heart of humankind. Sir Richard Timothy Hunt is a British biochemist and molecular physiologist who shared the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with two colleagues. Hunt said the secret to success is: “Keep your eyes on the horizon but your feet on the ground, and preferably your nose to the grindstone.” “Feet first” is an adaptation by Deere & Company of Moline, Ill., maker of John Deere farm machinery and other heavywork equipment. The company rolled out this slogan in 2012: “Feet on the Ground, Eyes on the Horizon.” Deere’s CEO Sam Allen told the company shareholders: “This means maintaining a laser-like focus on operating excel-

lence and customer service while simultaneously looking to the future and making the necessary investments to expand our customer base throughout the world.� Another twist on Roosevelt’s original quotation could be: “Feet in the sand, eyes on the horizon,� applying it to the Crystal Coast. Take along your sunglasses, though, because here the “water sparkles like Crystal,� especially during the winter months when the sun both rises and sets over the water. As Mount Rushmore is also now part of the National Park Service (NPS), and park literature notes the selection of the presidents was left up to the sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who started carving the mountain in 1927. Therefore, all of the presidents who came along after Calvin Coolidge were “too late� to be considered. Each of the four presidents selected by Borglum fills a purpose, according to the NPS: “George Washington represents the founding of the country, Thomas Jefferson represents its growth, Abraham Lincoln represents its preservation and Teddy Roosevelt represents its development.� Among many of his accomplishments, Roosevelt signed the Antiquities Act of 1906, authorizing presidents to proclaim and reserve “historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures and other objects of historic or scientific interest� on lands owned or controlled by the United States as “national monuments.� Roosevelt was a big proponent of “character education,� as reflected in 1904 when he told

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Is it Possible to Prevent Cataracts? MILLIONS OF PEOPLE are affected by cataracts, which Prevent Blindness America says is the most common cause of vision loss for individuals over the age of 40. In the United States, there are more cases of cataracts than glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration combined. The prevalence of cataracts makes some wonder if they can be prevented. According to The Mayo Clinic, studies have yet to determine a way to prevent cataracts or even slow their progression. However, eye doctors and other experts say that certain strategies can help keep the eyes and the body healthy, which may keep cataracts at bay.

Regular Eye Examinations Visiting the eye doctor on an annual basis, or as recommended by an optician or ophthalmologist, can help detect cataracts and eye problems early on. This helps prevent vision loss and enables patients to take proactive steps to treat their cataracts. Cataract surgery, which is now a common procedure and can usually be done with local anesthesia on an outpatient basis, is a common way to treat cataracts. During cataract surgery, the lens inside the eye that has become cloudy from cataract formation is removed and replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens, or IOL, to restore clear vision.

Quit Smoking Smoking affects eyesight and eye health. Research suggests that smoking increases a person’s chances of developing cataracts. The lenses of the eyes are mostly made up of arranged proteins, and sometimes these proteins stick together, breaking their careful formation and affecting the transparency of the lens. Cigarette smoke can damage the proteins in the lenses, causing them to stick together more readily, increasing the chance that cataracts develop.

Protect the Eyes Always wear sunglasses with UV protection, particularly glasses that block UVB rays, when spending time outdoors. Ultraviolet light from the sun may contribute to the development of cataracts. Remember, ultraviolet rays can be present even when it is cloudy outdoors, so make it a point to don your sunglasses before stepping outside.

Manage Diabetes Although the reasons why are still not fully understood, individuals with diabetes mellitus face a greater risk of developing cataracts. That risk may be elevated by as much as 60 percent. When increased blood sugar enters the lenses of the eyes, sorbitol forms, and both this and fructose can build up in the lenses. Increased sugar causes water to be absorbed inside the lens, resulting in swelling and increased cloudiness. By treating high blood-glucose levels, those with diabetes may be able to keep cataracts from forming. 42 ISLAND REVIEW

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Improve the Diet A healthy diet should be a priority for everyone, including people at a greater risk for cataracts. Eating foods high in antioxidants like beta-carotene, selenium and vitamins C and E may help prevent cataracts. That’s because antioxidants help the body to fight free radicals, which can contribute to cataracts later in life. A 2000 article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition highlighted two Harvard University studies that noted the role of lutein and zeaxanthin in the development of cataracts. The studies noted that individuals whose diets were high in lutein- and zeaxanthin-rich foods had a 19 to 22 percent lesser chance of developing age-related cataracts than those who do not incorporate these foods into their diets in high quantities. Foods that are high in lutein and zeaxanthin include green vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli, collard greens, kale, mustard greens and peppers, winter squash and eggs. Cataracts tend to be most noticeable when vision begins to grow cloudy. However, cataracts also can cause glares and halos; a myopic shift, in which a person who was once nearsighted becomes farsighted, and vice versa; drop in color vision; lens discoloration; and poor night vision. Those experiencing these symptoms should have an eye examination to confirm or rule out cataracts.

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IN EMERALD ISLE, ‘NICE MATTERS!’ Cape Carteret is McLean’s ‘Other Investment’ When her father died in 1943, Anita Fort Maulik inherited acreage on the mainland side of Bogue Sound (now Cape Carteret). W.B. McLean purchased this property shortly after his investment group bought what is now Emerald Isle in 1954. “When my father bought (the Cape Carteret land from Maulik), I guess he was able to do it without partners,” noted Paxon McLean Holz in a 2008 interview with a reporter from the Tideland News. “Heavens knows, he paid on it for a long time … he never had the ability to buy anything outright for cash, but things would always happen just in time to make a bank payment,” she said. Holz noted that “her father would sell a lot or a piece of property to make a payment, but he was also always buying other land and properties in other areas like Costa Rica.” The first subdivision map in Cape Carteret was recorded in 1958 as “Cape Carterette,” and Anita Forte Drive was named for the previous owner. An “e” was inadvertently added to her maiden name of “Fort” by the surveyor … and remains unchanged to this day. (Obviously, spelling was not the surveyor’s forté.) Cape Carteret was officially incorporated as a town in June 1959. Soon thereafter, McLean teamed up with his old friend and business partner George Spell, as well as with William A. Shackelford Jr., to buy a local farm and build a golf course, Star Hill Golf Club. Holz commented to the newspaper reporter that some people considered her father to be a visionary, while “others said he was always premature in everything he did, which was true.” Build a golf course and the golfers will come? Indeed they did, by land and by air. The golf course contained a grass landing strip amid the fairways, so pilots could pack their clubs and fly in to play a round of golf. At one time, there were tie-downs for 22 airplanes and night landing lights. Holz’s son, Mac, is also an entrepreneur; he is the majority owner of MacDaddy’s Entertainment Center in Cape Carteret, featuring bowling and arcade games, a sports bar and grill. 44 ISLAND REVIEW

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THE TOWN OF Emerald Isle’s two-word credo is catching on as a statement of the beliefs that guide actions: “Nice Matters!” Town Manager Frank Rush explains the origin of the term came out of a conversation with Mayor Pro-Tem Floyd Messer about how “people who approach you in a nice, respectful, friendly way have a much better chance of achieving their goals than those who are critical or negative.” Messer said: ‘Frank, you know, Nice Matters!’ … and it grew from there.” “Essentially, it means three things,” Rush said. “1) Being nice to our customers is expected and promoted during every interaction; 2) Keeping Emerald Isle looking nice is paramount to our efforts to create a desirable community for residents, visitors and for prospective future residents and visitors; and 3) Everyone should be nice to each other (pretty much the Golden Rule stated more simply).” Being nice is part of Emerald Isle’s overall strategy to be known as America’s favorite family beach destination. It’s nice to know that Emerald Isle was not founded by Ireland as an Irish colony … although the town’s annual St. Patrick’s Festival grows bigger each year. Emerald Isle’s former Mayor Art Schools says the first known owner of the entire uninhabited, 13-mile stretch of Bogue Banks west of Salter Path was John A. Royall, a New Englander who owned numerous islands in neighboring Onslow County. Schools said Royall sold the property to Henry K. Fort of Philadelphia in 1922 for $70,000. Fort drew up plans and specifications for a resort development (still on file at town hall). America’s Great Depression (1929-39) squashed those grandiose plans. After Fort’s death in 1943, the property was inherited by his daughter, Anita Fort Maulik. She sold timber rights to William Britton McLean (known as W.B.) in 1946. (McLean sounds a wee bit like an old Scottish name; definitely not Irish.) McLean and George Spell had a sawmill business in Red Springs in Robeson County.

McLean saw the potential to develop the island as a “seaside paradise,” but alone he couldn’t come up with the cash to meet Maulik’s asking price of $350,000. Spell agreed to chip in, as did other Red Springs’ investors J.A. “Bus” Singleton and Hiram Grantham, but still they were about $150,000 short. Schools said Robert Holding, then president of First Citizens Bank of Smithfield, put down the rest of the cash needed in the names of his three sons, Frank, Lewis and Robert Jr. When the $350,000 sales transaction was completed in 1954, it was the largest land deal ever recorded in Carteret County. (Current property values in Emerald Isle total more than $2.7 billion.) Schools said new owners McLean and Spell sought the advice of an unnamed property development consultant from Florida, who requested an airplane ride to survey the property. As they flew over Bogue Banks, the consultant was impressed and inspired by what he saw – miles of lush forest, a solid green gem in the middle of a sea of sparking water – and said: “This place shall be known as Emerald Isle.” And so it was. That’s a nice story. As the development of the “planned community” proceeded from east to west, the original roadway was paved through the sand, careful to spare the old live oak trees that covered the island. With access, beach cottages for summer people began to appear. Emerald Isle was incorporated as a town July 1, 1957, and will observe its 60-year anniversary this year. McLean was quick to rationalize that a ferry service was needed from Cape Carteret to Emerald Isle, as a short-cut,

so motorists coming from upstate didn’t have to drive around their elbow into Morehead City and go across to Atlantic Beach, then back-track, geographically speaking, to get to Emerald Isle. The state hemmed and hawed whenever McLean inquired. Paxon McLean Holz made the comment that her father W.B. “was never known for his patience, so, he began dredging a channel across Bogue Sound and purchased two surplus car ferries in Virginia.” They were never used, however, as the state reluctantly agreed to pony up and take responsibility for the transportation. The state began offering free ferry service from Cape Carteret to Emerald Isle in 1961. The ferries continued until the B. Cameron Langston Bridge on NC Route 58 was built and opened in 1971. (Langston was a highway commissioner who had campaigned hard to get the bridge built but died in 1966.) The bridge was named for him, in memory of his efforts. Gov. Bob Scott asked Langston’s young granddaughter to do the honors of cutting the ribbon on bridge dedication day. That was a very nice gesture. It’s nice that Emerald Isle is written up in a famous book, “Mr. Boston: Offical Bartender’s Guide.” In 2000, it printed the recipe for “Emerald Isle Cocktail.” Use two ounces of gin, a teaspoon of green crème de menthe and three dashes of bitters. Add ice, stir and strain into a cocktail glass. That’s probably the other “Emerald Isle” – across the sea – that the guidebook is referring to – but nice nonetheless. By Mike Wagoner

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Rallying Business Owners WE ARE IN the process of updating Atlantic Beach’s Unified Development Ordinance (our “UDO�). Most of what we are tackling includes reorganizing and reformatting our current development and zoning rules to make them easier to understand and easier to use. We are not making many changes to the substantive rules. For instance, the rules regarding density, building height, setbacks, zoning districts will all remain as they were established during our last update several years ago. There are, however, a few areas where I am asking our planning board and town council to consider substantive changes that I think will help keep the UDO, which is our town’s primary land planning tool, ahead of the curve. One area that I think should be addressed is our approach to commercial development along our main roadways. By “commercial� development, I am referring to the business properties along the Causeway and Hwy 58. These include properties such as retail stores, strip malls, restaurants, offices and motels. To put it bluntly, there are parts of our commercial districts that need a facelift. The town can help in this regard by improving the areas over which we have immediate control – things like landscaping, street lights and signage. But, in order to make significant improvements, the owners of the property and the businesses on them need to be involved as well. I am not a fan of heavy government regulations, but I believe we can make changes to our UDO that will incentivize attractive commercial development and redevelopment. Now is an opportune time to make some changes with this goal in

mind. As the oldest town on Bogue Banks, we have the oldest commercial buildings on the island. I believe the age of many of these structures makes them ripe for redevelopment in the next few years. Similarly, our economy has evolved to a point that we are beginning to see a shift in the types of businesses that will thrive in Atlantic Beach. A recent example that we should try to emulate was the firstclass redevelopment of a long-defunct night club on the Causeway into a new artisan food market which serves as the new home of Atlantic Beach Seafood. There are other vacant properties in town that are deteriorating at an increasing rate. I am hopeful that we can revise our development ordinances to incentivize new businesses to redevelop these older properties instead building on currently vacant or wooded lots. In addition, we should look at new development standards to ensure that commercial projects are well-designed and well-built. We should also ensure that all properties, whether they be old vacant buildings or newer occupied buildings are maintained in an appropriate manner. I am excited by the quality of the new residential redevelopment that is happening in Atlantic Beach. From the renovation of cottages to the new construction of large oceanfront homes we are seeing good things on that front. With the help of the town and some forward-looking rules to incentivize quality commercial redevelopment, I think we can expand the good things happening in residential neighborhoods to our commercial districts.

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BEAUFORT

Phillip Morries to Anthony and Tara Nash, 1064 Seashore Drive, $60,000.

Beaufort Club Group, LLC to Streamline Developers, Inc., 107 North River Club Drive, $45,000.

ATLANTIC BEACH

Beaufort Club Group, LLC to Streamline Developers, Inc., 109 North River Club Drive, $45,000.

Lido Properties, LLC to Misty Lantz, 602 Fort Macon Road #219, $40,000. LR & LF Rentals, LLC to Susan and Edward Mehling, 602 Fort Macon Road #201, $42,000. Jeffrey and Betty Jo Manning to Judy Halker, 1904 Fort Macon Road #164, $167,000. SRL Properties, LLC to Joseph and Mary Taylor, 2111 Fort Macon Road #354, $299,000. FMB at the Grove, LLC to Judy and Michael Kluczykowski, 107 Bogue Blvd., $301,000. David and Suganthi Rendall to Peter and Charmaigne Cross, 1400 Fort Macon Road #417, $315,000. Eddie and Parker Edmundson to Duc Tran and Cucthi Le, 204 Cedar Lane, $315,000. Legacy Investment Holdings, LLC to AB Causeway, LLC, 501 Atlantic Beach Causeway, $432,000. Nathan and Barbara Miller to William Stallings, Jr., 135 Sound Drive, $575,000. Donna McKinney to Hill Realty, LLC, 200 Club Colony Drive, $575,000. Priscilla Masters to Stefan and Diana Krompier, 217 Boardwalk Blvd., $610,000. Leland and Janie Bann to Joel Killion, 101 Hoop Pole Creek Drive, $675,000. Tripliquese Ventures, LLC to J. Craig Hill, 108 Ocean Blvd., $1,050,000 52 ISLAND REVIEW

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Beaufort Club Group, LLC to Streamline Developers, Inc., 105 North River Club Drive, $52,000. James and Joyce Belcher to William Jackson, 277 Gatsey Lane, $60,000.

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

Albina and Richard Lester, II to David Delullo, 203 Aarons Path, $422,000.

Blue Cedar Street Holdings, L.L.C. to Richard Horner, 102 Cedar St., $112,500.

Shawn and Lauren Hermley to Pamela and Daniel Boney, III, 213 Marsh St., $530,000.

Catherine and William Pegram to James and Katrina Marshall, 5308 Emerald Drive, $118,000.

Frank and Susan Provyn to Joe and Joyce Daughtery, 249 Gatsey Lane, $570,000.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. to Dennis Goodwin, 8713 Plantation Drive #D, $154,000.

Kristin and Charles Shook, IV to Christine and Dana Macomber, 1022 Ann St., $585,000.

Steven and Abby Baldwin to the Vivian Ann Morris Simpson Irrevocable Trust, 332 Loblolly St., $158,000.

CAPE CARTERET Erin and Thomas Greene, Jr., Megan and Gregory Nelson and Erin Greene to Coastal General Contracting, Inc., 270 Steep Point Road, $70,000. Beaufort Club Group, LLC to Streamline Developers, Inc., 111 Colony Point St., 115 Finch Loop and 102 Harper St., $90,000. Elijah and Violet Gillikin to William White, IV, 630 Firetower Road, $105,000. Raymond and Dede Carney to Kendra James, 193 Hwy 101, $110,000. Barbara and William Walker, Jr. to Russell and Elsa Triplett, 138 Old Stanton Road, $123,500. Vasilios Michailidis to Marie Bearden, 120 Jefferson St., $155,000. Kim and Joy Lawrence to Jeffrey and Kimberly Tyler, 675 Crow Hill Road, $169,000. Joseph Mizzi to Jonathan and Adrienne Baker, 209 Jonaquins Drive, $191,000. Streamline Developers, LLC to Jean Sigmon, 114 Finch Loop, $229,000. Linda and John Kindell, Jr., Carolyn Kindell and Gregory Wilson to AB Causeway, LLC, 131 Turner St., $375,000.

Faye and Watts Piner to Randy and Lisa Cox, 131 Lejeune Road, $120,000.

Hazel Stallings to Cherye Pool and Cheryl Pool, 7221 Canal Drive, $165,000.

Richard and Tina Coffey to Shannon and Dave Wianecki, Jr., 106 Tifton Circle, $253,000.

Jill Witofsky to Michelle Erickson and Annette Ruth, 315 Loblolly St., $266,000.

Heather and Mark Pickett to Erik and Rebekah Heden, 108 Tifton Circle, $285,000.

Julius Kozlowski and Margaret Murphy to Steven and Abby Baldwin, 107 Craig Drive, $275,000.

Mt. Pleasant Construction Co., Inc. to Ronald and Sandra Bell, 211 Bonita St., $300,000.

CEDAR POINT Steven Doebler to Streamline Developers, L.L.C., 113 Christina Maria Way, $44,000. Charles and Emily Egerton to Donald and Brenda Hurst, 117 Sandy Shore Lane, $73,000. Cory and Stacey Knox to Nimesh and Megha Parikh, 201 Walkers Cay, $369,000.

Josephine and Roy Woodall to Randy and Joanne Stallings, 9201 Coast Guard Road #108 $292,500. Jason and Laura Kubicki to Cory and Stacey Knox, 8626 Sound Drive #A2, $305,000. William and Terri Farrington to William and Kelly Pfau, 402 Bogue Inlet Drive, $385,000. Lula and Morrell Jones, Jr. to Anthony and Stephanie Gerardi, 6103 Ocean Drive, $427,000.

Surles and Linda Freeman to Linda Bohnel, 159 Cedar Point Blvd. and additional parcel, $425,000.

Ty and Kimberly Gay to Robert and Florence Winterroth, 317 Cape Lookout Loop, $430,000.

EMERALD ISLE

Robert and Jacqueline Hubbard to Kevin and Virginia Conway, 8801 Reed Drive #606, $447,000.

Dana and Harold Venable, Jr. to Robert and Iris Mudd, 309 Bogue Inlet Drive, $50,000. W.A. Page & Sons, Inc. to John and Barbara Edwards, 201 Old Cove Road, $105,000.

James and Jane Sawyer to 5801 Ocean, LLC, 5801 Ocean Drive, $525,000. (Continued on page 54)

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David and Lisa Chappell and Phillip and Kim Lewis to Briant and Lisa Wilder, 304 17th St., $634,500.

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Elizabeth Klose to BW of Emerald Isle, LLC, 7607 Ocean Drive, $875,000.

Robert and Annette Rushin to Kelly and Louis Stabler, III, 4425 Arendell #402, $150,000.

Patricia Gibbs to Susan Lindsey, 7009 Ocean Drive, $940,000.

David and Lani Parker to James Prewitt, Jr. and Amy Akins, 1602 Evans St., $199,000.

HARKERS ISLAND Charles Scott to Bruce and Glenda Duncklee, 198 Mary Ella Road, $145,000. Mitchell and Amy Cook to Emmett and Gail Avery, 555 Bayview Drive, $150,000. Tavia Ornsby to Ginny and Robert White, Jr., 889 Island Road, $154,000. Mitchell and Amy Cook to Ronald and Kay Regnier, 517 Cape Lookout Drive, $165,000. Peggy Hackworth to Benjamin Nothern and Tanya Willis, 329 Cape Lookout Drive, $166,000. Charles and Paulette Rogers to Phyllis and Lynn Howard, 586 Bayview Drive, $191,500.

INDIAN BEACH

Jessica and Toby Mizelle to Patrick and Laura Poindexter, 3602 Plantation Road, $202,000. Thomas and Brooke Trapp to Judith Gangi, 203 Sound Court, $215,000. MGM, Inc. to Billy and Joanne Whitaker and Stephen and Teresa Whitmyer, 1105 Mickelson Way, $240,000. Palm Adventures, LLC and Wheel Estate Ventures, LLC to Joseph and Susan Goodson, 211 Lord Granville Drive, $249,000. Pamela Jones to Kosmas and Melissa Balourdos, 195 Drum Inlet #195, $265,000. John and Marge Elvers to Morris Flater and Leslie Smith, 4425 Arendell St. #203, $271,000.

Paul and Heather Bonavita to David Reaves, 1700 Salter Path Road #304, $320,000.

RWR Hospitalities, LLC to AB Causeway, LLC, 105 11th St., $320,000.

O. Josh and Carie Bloom to Colleen Beyer, 1701 Salter Path Road #103, $323,000.

William and Jamie Gulledge to James and Linda Martin, 4425 Arendell St. #11 and #309, $350,000.

Robert and Sandra Shackleford to IHG1, LLC, 110 Sea Isle North Drive, $930,000.

MOREHEAD CITY Stancil Builders, Inc. to Ruth Schafran, 306 Georgia Ave., $55,000. Betty Bissett to Diane David, 2607 Arendell St., $70,000. Mary and Neil Whitford and Rebecca and L. Thomas Harden, III to Janet and Joseph Sanacore, 1800 Bay St., $150,000.

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Carl and Ann Severinghaus to Ryan and Burton Brevda, 100 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive #615, $374,000. John and Elizabeth Bondurant and Janet Bondurant to John and Ashley Clark, 2407 Marsh Tern Lane, $375,000. Jimmy and Nita Mercer to Joan and Raymond Walker, 1412 Marsh Pointe, $475,000. Cordelia and Robert Deans, Jr. to Daniel Reitz, 1601 Shepard St., $618,500.

C.P. Alabama, LLC to Herbert Potter, 168 Hwy 24, $880,000. Morehead City Ford, Inc. to Lookout Property Management, L.L.C., 5557 Hwy 70, $1,450,000.

NEWPORT Britt Development Co. of Archdale, L.L.C. to Benjamin and Alisa Deal, 524 Park Meadows Drive, $27,500. Garold Carter to Coastal Home Rehab, L.L.C., 728 Nine Foot Road, $40,000. Kevin and Joyce Rooker to Ellen Gray, 196 Gray Squirrel Lane, $47,000. WSLD Bogue Watch, VI, LLC to Streamline Developers, LLC, 421 Lanyard Drive, $60,000. Alstine Skinner to Darla Gray, 3278 Mill Creek Road, $71,500. Ellen Gray to Equity Trust Company, 175 Nine Foot Road, $84,000. Barbara Biggerstaff to Randy and Julie Matthews, 337 Chatham St., $85,500.

Wheel Estate Ventures, LLC to Benjamin and Alisa Deal, 522 Park Meadows Drive, $223,000. Carolina East Construction, LLC to Patrick and Tracy Sutton, 201 Tidewater Drive, $316,000. Wren Rouse to Albert and Gene Felton, 1452 Hwy 24, $340,000. Barry and Grace Weinstein to Dan and Marlene Radulescu, 509 Blue Heron Drive, $450,000.

PINE KNOLL SHORES U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. to Bryan and Kimberly McCoury, Judy McCoury and James McCoury, 105 Willow Road, $169,000. David Allen to J. Harold and Bonne Tharrington, 590 Westport Drive #1, $475,000. Kim and Susan Myers to Julie Rushing and Rodger Rushing, 122 Arborvitae Drive, $515,000. Charles Hester, Jr. and Carl Valloric to Harold Sink, 125 Pinewood Circle, $835,000.

SMYRNA Hoffman and Kozlansky Realty Company, L.L.C. to Robertino Giler, 170 Pasture Point Lane, $142,000.

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Larry and Cheryl Watson to Jacob Watson, 2366 Hwy 58, $100,000.

Johnnie and Brenda Warlick, Josephine Hood, Elsie Marvin and Edna Dawson to Kathryn Coffey, 1623 New Bern St., $109,500.

Michael and Laura Marks to Frank and Glorimy Snyder, 104 Silver Creek Landing Road, $253,000.

Rachel Bennett to Douglas and Danielle Windham, 122 Fonnie Elliott Road, $115,000.

Thomas and Sandra Slater to Steven and Kathleen Brink, 102 White Heron Lane, $325,000.

Martha Reynolds to Albert and Dorothy Ehresman, 818 Sand Hills Drive, $118,500. WSLD Bogue Watch VI, LLC to Randal and Lori Gunther, Lot 70, Bogue Watch, $125,000. Curtis and Denise Woolston to Noah Moore, 107 Island View Drive, $199,000.

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

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Spring Forward AS WE MOVE into the month of April it seems this winter will not be one to remember (with my fingers crossed). No long extended windy cold spells and none of that white stuff accumulating on the ground. Look out Spring – here we come! We started this year off in high speed. February was a very busy month for our town. Aside from some of the hot issues of the day, we had some big events that have become annual and are part of our town’s strategic plan. The first week of February, our commissioners and I had our annual off-site strategic planning session. These meetings have gotten so much more constructive with our town’s strategic plan. This tool has been invaluable. I’ve mentioned this before, but we had a lot of input from you, and we are paying attention. When we start our annual off-site we always review our vision and mission statements. Then we review the past calendar year and what we accomplished, and a look ahead at what we expect our oncoming challenges to be. This is also a time we kick-off our budget season. We have had some challenges as we start the year. Tree trimming by our electric company, CCEC; crosswalks on Highway 58; it looks like we will be spending time fighting against another piece of legislation in Raleigh to change the state’s distribution of sales and use tax. This year, the senate is trying to take sales and use tax earned in our county and give

it to someone else – my definition of “wealth redistribution!” We’ve fought on this issue several times, but this year might be tougher than previous years. “Community Involvement” is a strategic area we take very seriously. With so many of our homeowners’ part-time residents, we take the extra effort to keep you informed. Our strategic plan says that we are to, “consider unique needs of parttime residents and guests.” Our Town Manager Brian Kramer and I ventured to Raleigh on Feb. 25, to have a quarterly, Dinner with the Mayor for the first quarter of 2017. A huge “thank you” to all that came out for this year’s dinner. We had some great discussions and answered questions. Commissioner Edwards and Commissioner Brodman also came along this year. Our board of commissioners meetings all stream live on the internet. Communication will remain a top priority! As we start preparations for our 2017-18 budgets, which must be passed by 1 July, we are very conscious of the fact that we are working with YOUR money. We look for smarter ways to do business and improvements in our processes. This is a continuous effort! No one could do all of the things we do and accomplish them alone. This town, our town, is a great place to be because we communicate and work together. A simple formula that works! One team, One town, One Pine Knoll Shores!

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AT THE MARCH 8 meeting, Connie Waters demonstrated to members the technique of creating beautiful shell flowers and bouquets and assisted as everyone created their own shell flowers. On Feb. 8 members of the garden club made a field trip to Redfearn’s Nursery in Cape Carteret where they learned about succulents. Miss Jessie Redfearn and her son Allan welcomed the group and showed off the nursery’s extensive collection of varied succulents. Miss Jessie showed the group each individual variety of plant with instructions on how to raise it successfully. A succulent is a plant whose leaf holds onto water a long time to enable the plant to survive in sunny, dry, desert conditions. Varieties include cacti, jade, sedum, portulacca, agave, variegated kalanchoe, euphorbia, diplodemia, aloe vera, and even poinsettia – to name a few. She pointed out the milky texture of euphorbia, and the recognized healing qualities of aloe vera – externally for the relief of sunburn and rashes, and internally, for relief of stomach disorders. Sedum is very popular in Southern rock gardens, especially hilly ones, because succulents need good drainage. They thrive in soil that includes one part sand, one part potting soil. Because they hold water for so long, indoor medium size and small succulents need only one quarter cup of water every two weeks. All varieties are attractive, and all varieties bloom once they have become root bound. For successful growth, fertilizer and dormant oil are necessary. If you own a succulent, the most important directive is not to over water! Members brought their own pots or bought one, and were able to plant a purchased succulent with Redfearn’s soil mix and decorative stones to carry home with them. At the brief business meeting that preceded the trip, President Kay Howe reported that she had forwarded a report of the club’s activities for the last year to the Garden Club of North Carolina, then welcomed a guest, Jeanne Lemore, the sister of Jennette Jenkins. Martha Edwards again reminded members that the club’s Arbor Day ceremony that was held on March 17 honoring departed past president, Carol McVitty. She also announced that all nominations for offices for the coming year had been completed. Jean McDanal reminded members that crepe myrtle should be pruned and dead headed. The club’s meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at town hall at 9:30am for refreshments, followed at 10 by the program of the day. Guest and visitors are always welcome at our meetings.

If you happened by the Country Club of the Crystal Coast on Feb. 24 you might have wondered – Am I in Palm Beach? Is this the Breakers? Is that Jackie Kennedy and her sister Lee in those gorgeous Lilly Pulitzer dresses? Who are all those attractive women in their spring finery dining on quiche and fresh fruit? No – it wasn’t Palm Beach and those weren’t socialites – it was the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club fundraiser to benefit local charities. With resort wear fashions and Women’s Club models, Belk’s manager Kristel Merrell helped club member Arlene Terrell and her team produce an engaging fashion show featuring tropical print ensembles from Lilly Pulitzer, Crown & Ivey, Ralph Lauren, Kaari Blue and other designers with variations of the vibrant, and sometimes outrageous, tropical prints that made Lilly Pulitzer’s designs the iconic resort choice of the rich and famous. Resort wear dates to the era of tycoons like Henry Flagler who built palatial hotels along the East Coast as winter getaways for the wealthy. The Lilly Pulitzer shift dress was created by heiress Lilly Pulitzer in the late 1950s when she was bored with life in Palm Beach and as a lark decided to build a fruit stand in her husband’s family citrus groves. As the story goes, she designed a wildly flowered print shift dress from tablecloths to hide the stains from the orange and grapefruit juice she was selling. It started a craze in Palm Beach and her dresses became status symbols among her wealthy socialite friends. The tropical prints, known as “Lilly’s”, have had a resurgence in recent years and have been adapted by many high-end clothing designers. Women’s Club models – Arlene Graczewski, Barbara Baccollo, Ronnie Staley, Libby Galigher, Lisa Park and Joanne Ferguson modeled iterations of Lilly Pulitzer-themed resort wear outfits. Vibrant colors of pink, agate green, lapis blue, navy and white often paired with white pants were featured in a variety of tropical prints in dresses, tops and even leggings. Fringe, scalloped hems, bell sleeves, silk and pique fabrics helped define the style. A raffle featuring 25 gift certificates from local restaurants, service businesses and recreational venues was a popular feature of the luncheon. A special silent auction item- a sterling silver starfish, the symbol of the PKS Women’s Club – was designed and donated by Jeremy Chalk of J. Chalk Jewelers. Over $1,700 was raised for local charities, especially for the Women’s Club Scholarship Fund. The fashion show was a wonderful way to welcome spring, raise money for charity and update a spring/summer wardrobe. The next meeting of the club will be April 21 with guest speaker PKS Police Chief Ryan. Meetings are at the PKS Town Hall beginning at 9:30am with a hospitality table followed by the speaker and a business meeting. Guests are always welcome to attend and new members may join at any time.

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enough to keep the plants healthy. Think about misting the plants daily to create some extra humidity, or place herb pots on top of a water-filled tray with pebbles so the evaporating water will add moisture without making the roots soggy. Insects are another threat to indoor gardens because there is no cold weather to inhibit the hatching of insect eggs. Soil from outdoors may be more susceptible to insects that are already living in the dirt. Instead of soil from outside, use packaged soil or a non-soil alternative that will hold moisture without the added risk of bugs. If small insects appear, use a mist of soapy water to kill the bugs without harming the plants or making the herbs unfit for eating. Group herbs together according to their watering needs to make maintenance that much easier. New sprouts generally need more water than established plants. Prune the herbs as needed for recipes. If the herbs experience a growth spurt, trim some of the plants and freeze the herbs for later use. Many indoor herb gardeners begin by growing parsley, chives, oregano, and basil, but you can experiment with just about any herb.

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April Fools’ Day has a Lengthy History WHAT DO YOU get when have a select group of people who didn’t get the memo that the calendar had been modified and the start of the New Year was now pushed back by three months? April Fools’ Day, that’s what. Although the tomfoolery that occurs each April 1 may not feel very old, April Fools’ Day traces its origins back several centuries. One legend states that April Fools’ Day originated in the 1500s and has remained a day for hijinks ever since. Prior to the 1500s, the western world relied on the Julian calendar to keep track of time. According to the Julian calendar, years began on March 25. However, since March 25 fell during Holy Week, the new year festivities were pushed back to the first day of April. In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII decreed the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, which switched New Year’s Day from the end of March to Jan. 1. Many people were informed of this change, yet those who lived in rural areas or had not heard about the calendar change continued to celebrate the arrival of the new year on April 1. These people were mocked, and some people in the know would try to confuse people into thinking that April 1 was still New Year’s Day and they were receiving a New Year’s visit. From this tradition grew the one that is observed today, with people trying to fool unsuspecting individuals with all methods of pranks and trickery. In France, jokes may have involved placing paper fish on the backs of the gullible. These poisson d’avril (April fish) symbolized a young, easily caught fish, or someone who was easily pranked. Others suggest April Fools’ Day is connected to pagan festivals celebrated during the change of seasons. On Hilaria, Romans would dress up in disguises. Some historians speculate that April Fools’ Day is connected to the vernal equinox,

when people were fooled with unpredictable weather. April Fools’ antics eventually spread outside of France to Britain, and then around the world. While pranks were once simplistic in nature, many are now more intricate. According to Snopes, a popular April Fools’ hoax dates back to 1957 when the BBC convinced its audience that spring would arrive early, and with it, an early spaghetti harvest in Switzerland. Video showed peasant women harvesting spaghetti from trees, now that the ravenous spaghetti weevil, which had caused havoc to past harvests, was finally defeated. The station received scores of calls asking to view the harvest or inquiring how they could get a spaghetti plant. In 1996 in the United States, the popular fast food chain Taco Bell convinced the public that it had agreed to purchase Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell and wanted to rename it the “Taco Liberty Bell.” In 2016, the Texas state comptroller’s office announced that “redback” paper money would be reissued in the state for the first time since 1840 and it would feature Willie Nelson’s face on the $10 bill. April Fools’ jokes have evolved throughout the centuries. Although the exact origins cannot be accurately pinpointed, the fun ensues nevertheless.

How Dogs Benefit from Daily Walks DOG OWNERS WITH fenced-in backyards may think their furry friends are getting all they need during their nightly exercise sessions in the backyard. While such yards provide safe places for dogs to relax and run around, the American Humane Association (www.americanhumane.org) notes that even dogs who run wild in their backyards each day can benefit from daily walks. The following are a handful of ways dogs benefit from daily walks. Socialization: The Animal Humane Society (www.animalhumanesoci ety.org) notes that puppies between three weeks and 20 weeks old are generally accepting of other dogs, and nightly walks can provide the perfect opportunity for puppy owners to acquaint their furry friends with their fellow dogs. Continued exposure after 20 weeks can help further the social-

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ization process for young dogs. Behavior: While puppies can learn to socialize on daily walks, older dogs may or may not reap the same rewards. But daily walks can help dog owners instill better behavior in their dogs. The AHS advises that owners of older dogs use walks as opportunities to teach dogs to behave calmly in public. Bring treats to reward dogs for sitting quietly when encountering other dogs and new people along the walk. Exercise: Of course, daily walks provide great exercise for dogs. Dogs who are let out in the backyard each night but are not played with may not be getting the exercise their owners think they are. Dogs left alone in a backyard may briefly run around before plopping down in the grass and enjoying the fresh air. That’s not enough exercise for many breeds, and it’s certainly insufficient for dogs who may be overweight or obese. Nightly walks can help dogs lose and/or maintain healthy weights, and the AHA notes that such walks also help dogs build strength and endurance. Stimulation: According to the American Kennel Club (www.akc.org), dogs need both physical and mental stimulation to stay healthy and happy. Walks obviously provide physical stimulation, but they can stimulate dogs mentally as well. Dogs often interrupt walks when their curiosity gets the better of them, stopping to observe or investigate something while on walks, and that’s mentally stimulating. Resist the temptation to pull the leash when dogs want to stop to check something out, affording them a little time to do some mental exploration before continuing the walk.

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APRIL ARIES (March 21-April 20) Aries, take your time on a particular project that requires more than just a cursory glance. Enlist the help of a partner or coworker if you need assistance. You’re not afraid to take risks or go where others fear to tread. Use this trait to your advantage and inspire others to set aside their reservations as well. Maintain your composure in light of a sticky situation that you are called upon to handle mid-month. Others will notice your calm demeanor. You need to buckle down for the time being and get your health in check. Change your diet to one that includes more foods that supply a healthy boost of energy.

LEO (July 23-August 23) Take a few moments to unwind when you can, Leo. It has been a busy time for you and you need to seek respite whenever you can -- even if it’s only for a few minutes. This may be a dull and lazy time, Leo. But that can be a good thing. This means you can recuperate from anything that has been ailing you, or just relax. The truth will ultimately set you free. Seek the truth when handling a difficult problem and this will eventually make the solution easier to find. Satisfaction will come from your interactions with others. Take the initiative and propose a social event for your friends, particularly one that involves outdoor activities.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) Sagittarius, when someone calls upon you for assistance, jump as quickly as you can. Others know they can count on you to be supportive and quick to support. You should get what you desire this month. It may be a larger office or tickets to that big game you have been mulling over. The joy will be in the surprise. A trusted friend is willing to hear your side of the story and offer a new perspective and some advice. You need to win this person’s trust back. You may feel more energetic toward the end of the month, better than you have in recent weeks. Use your motivation to check things off that lengthy to-do list or to look for new prospects.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21) If your patience is in short supply, hunker down and try to ride out it out. You can make it through if you keep your eyes on the prize. Taurus, you have a knack for making money this month. Keep abreast of any business ventures that may cross your desk. This may be a lucrative time for you and your family. Emotions can be a little distracting as sparks fly in a new relationship. Avoid going overboard but enjoy this exciting time in your life. If you have been dissatisfied with some aspect of your career, now is the ideal opportunity to do something about it. Start testing the job market.

VIRGO (August 24-September 22) Think ahead to later in the month, Virgo. Do you have important plans? Try not to burn the candle at both ends now so you can have more energy down the road. A massive incentive could be coming your way. It’s best to be aware of all the goings-on inside and outside of the office. This can be a great chance to get ahead. You might want to hold off on an ambitious project for another month. This will give you more time to develop a plan to complete the project. Sometimes, it is up to you to motivate people and get them to have fun together, Virgo. Express your enthusiasm to friends or family members and others will quickly join in.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) A situation at home that has been on your mind finally resolves itself, Capricorn. You can breathe a little easier knowing there is one less challenge you have to face. Do not worry so much about what others think of you. You have been traveling down the right path for some time, and others recognize that you have your act together. Your presence is a gift to someone who needs you even if you get tongue-tied and don’t know what to say. Let your company serve as support. Things will fall in place. Getting your voice heard might be challenging in the days ahead. You just need to maintain a consistent voice, and others will eventually come around.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Romantic gestures may need to be put on hold until you can devote enough time to treating that special someone in the right fashion. This will give you more time for planning. Do not leave anything until the last minute this month, Gemini. It’s best to get all of your work done as early as possible, just in case some fun pops up for the weekend. You are content to take it easy and to follow a familiar routine for now rather than branching out into new things. Take a flier on new friendships and you will be glad you did. The things you need to get done this month require an order of priority so that you can get everything accomplished. Otherwise, you’ll just have ideas swimming in your head. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Cancer, pretty soon your schedule could be upended and you will have to find new coping mechanisms. It might be a struggle in the beginning, but soon you will bounce back. If you have been waiting for some sort of compensation, this could be when it arrives. Remain patient and that patience will ultimately be rewarded. Try not to take things too personally when you start receiving feedback. Everyone has an opinion, and most people share theirs with good intentions. If you are in a relationship or just starting one, you may be in the mood for courting and seduction. You’ll only need your natural charm to forge ahead. 74 ISLAND REVIEW

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LIBRA (September 23-October 23) Libra, you may be called upon to take a leadership role or start making more of the tough decisions in a relationship. You have to contribute as much as possible. It’s not in your nature to complain, and this month will be no different. Take your usual approach and confront a problem rather than complain about it. You may need assistance, but no one is stepping up as a candidate at this juncture. Wait a bit longer and someone is sure to step up to the challenge. Tap into your artistic side later this month. Even if you think there’s no art inside you, you’ll be surprised at what you find. This newfound creativity will pay dividends now and into the future. SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) Scorpio, even if you cannot see the finish line just yet, realize it is just over the horizon. Your hard work will be well worth the effort. This month your thoughts could turn to faraway places or daydreams may distract you from the daily grind. An upheaval of some kind is imminent. You can daydream about being on your own personal island, but the tasks that need to get done will still be waiting for you. Face things head-on. Scorpio, address your anxiety by talking things over with a friend or someone else close to you. Simply talking about a problem can make it less intense.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18) Aquarius, with others continually counting on you for answers, you may be hesitant to ask some questions of your own. But speak up, especially if you feel overwhelmed in any way. A big opportunity is mentioned in passing early in the month, and you begin to mull over the possibilities. This may be the right time to strike while the iron is hot. You may find yourself falling back on old habits in the days ahead. Do your best to avoid these, remembering why you kicked them in the first place. Take the necessary steps to start living a healthier lifestyle. Now is a good time to scale back on extravagance and make time for a healthy diet and exercise. PISCES (February 19-March 20) Creativity takes center stage for you early in the month, Pisces. You may put a clever spin on decorating or finally dabble in a new hobby. Even when faced with some personal misfortunes, you are able to present a stiff upper lip and maintain a positive attitude. Friends and family often look to you for support because you can be such a calming presence. Share this gift with as many as you can. The stars, however, are trying to tell you to take care of yourself also. You need to rest, dream and take some time off.

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

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INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR ALB Decorator Fabrics: 110 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, 252-222-0787. The finest in first-quality fabrics for decorating & quilting. Open Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4. Come see our selection. Artistic Tile & Stone: 252-241-7579. Free design consultation and estimates! The area’s most unique and extensive selection of interior and exterior tile, mosaics, glass, stone and hardwood. Professional installation. Drop by M-F, 10-5, Saturday by appointment, 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, or visit www. artistictileandstonenc.com. Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters: 3906 Arendell St.,

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best BUY$ (Continued from page 75) nate your kitchen or bathroom remodel. No job too small! Visit our showroom for ideas and fall in love with your home again! Family owned for over than 30 years. Nowell & Company: 2801-4D, Wilson, 252-2373881. Located in Wilson, about two hours from the Crystal Coast, Nowell & Company is a 15,000 sq. ft. showroom filled with upper end home furnishings and accessories. Both traditional and contemporary and complete interior design service available. Free delivery to the coast. William’s Floor Coverings & Interiors: 5458-A Hwy 70 West, Morehead City, 252-726-4442, 252726-6154. Visit William’s full-service showroom to compare the variety of flooring options available – from wood and carpet to laminate and tile. Brands include Karastan, Capel Rugs and more. Window, Wall & Interior Décor: 1507 Live Oak St., Beaufort, windowandwalldecor.com, 252-8380201 or 800-601-8036. Custom made draperies and valances. Beautiful and as affordable as you need them to be.

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Outer Banks Marine Construction: 1501 First Ave., Morehead City, 252-240-2525, outerbanksmarineconst.com. Specializing in residential docks, seawalls, boatlifts, floating docks, boat ramps, boatlift service & dock repair, plus some commercial docks & seawalls. Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-393-9005, yardworkslandscapes.com. Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast. Quality service in landscaping, irrigation, lawn care, outdoor lighting, hardscapes and design.

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION Ace Builders: Emerald Isle, 252-422-2596. greg@acebuildersnc.com, Licensed NC General Contractor, storm damage repair, decks, porches, remodels, new construction, fully insured. Visit www.acebuildersnc.com. Advantage Coastal Properties, Ed & Mac Nelson: CrystalCoastHomesOnline.com, office: 252354-9000, cell: 252-646-5551. Full service, low cost residential sales. Located in Emerald Isle, serving Emerald Isle and the coastal mainland. Among the top producers 4 years running! Call today and put our system to work for you! Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-726-8800, 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. Atlantic Beach Realty: 513 Atlantic Beach Causeway & Dunescape Villas, Atlantic Beach, 800786-7368. Your source for vacation rentals and sales since 1990. Family owned and operated Visit www.atlanticbeachrealty.net. Basnight Garner Real Estate: 405 Arendell St., Morehead City. Carol Basnight (252-241-3622) and Sharon Garner-Thompson (252-725-3006) are professionals who love what they do. Whether buying or selling, turn to the team with decades of experience. A Keller Williams agency – www.basnightgarner.com. Bluewater Builders: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 888-354-2128, 252-354-7610, buildwithbluewter.com. From vacation homes to primary residences, Bluewater’s expertise can make your dream of living on the Crystal Coast a customized reality. Bluewater Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128, 888-258-2128; Cape Carteret 252-393-2111; Atlantic Beach 252-726-3105, 866-467-3105; Beaufort 866803-0073; bluewaternc.com. Vacation, monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County. Bluewater Vacation Rentals: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, www.bluewaternc.com. Call the owner hotline at 866-848-8080 and let them assist you in achieving your goals of maximizing rental income while protecting your investment with the Bluewater Property Management Plan. Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS: 509 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 800-317-2866, 252-726-6600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you! Carolyn Blackman: Broker/realtor with Bluewater Real Estate, Emerald Isle. A Carteret County native ready to assist newcomers and locals alike when buying and selling real estate along the Crystal Coast. Call 252-515-4831 or visit www.bluewaternc.com. CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. With 30+ years we have

served the rental and sales needs of Emerald Isle. National name recognition. Vacation, monthly and annual rentals. Knowledgeable and service award winning sales team supported by century21.com. Courteous local staff to meet your needs. Call us and see – you will not get a recording, only quick, professional personal service. Call 800-822-2121, 252-3542131 or visit www.coastland.com. C.O.D. Home Services: Coastal Carolina premier contractor – whether you’re remodeling one room, for building an entire home. Recognized in 2016 by the NC Home Builders Association, owner Mark Merrell works hand in hand with clients to make all their dreams come true. Call 252-3543635 or email colhomeservices@ymail.com. Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-304-4060, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. Awarded 2005, 2009 and 2011 Top Office Production Award for Carteret County. Our knowledgeable & professional sales staff is happy to discuss any of your concerns & help you make the correct decision when buying or selling real estate on the coast. Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals: 7501 Emerald Drive, 800-849-3315, 252-354-3315, private owner’s line 800-354-2859, EmeraldIsleRealty. com. With over 50 years in property management, maximizing the rental income on your investment property is our #1 priority. Call for a complimentary, confidential property management analysis. Future Homes: 1075 Freedom Way, Hwy 24, Hubert (8 miles west of Swansboro), 910-5776400. Licensed general contractor with master craftsmen, modular technology, fast construction, display models. Jim Bailey: 610 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252241-1200. Real Estate sales with Bluewater Real Estate, Atlantic Beach. More than 30 years experience in commercial and residential real estate. Earned 2015 Rookie Top Dollar Production award. Put Jim Bailey to work for you. Visit www.bluewaternc.com. Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Keller Williams – Ferguson O’Conor Realty, 405 Arendell St., Morehead City, serving Morehead City, Bogue Banks and the surrounding area. Over 24 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252-4990805 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@kw.com. Visit fergusonoconorrealty.com. Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-354-2128, 252-241-1382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail.com. Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer. Call me for all of your real estate needs. Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800-611-7705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true. Malcolm Boartfield: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater Real Estate, 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-3475 (cell). Malcolm uses his 40+ years of experience in real estate sales/marketing and technology as a tool to better serve his clients. His research skills allow him to better match properties with individuals who have come to Emerald Isle, enticed by the relaxed coastal way of life. Realty World First Coast Realty: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, with addi

tional offices in Indian Beach and Beaufort, Realty World First Coast specializes in coastal real estate along the Crystal Coast. The right agent makes all the difference. Find yours by calling 252-247-0077, 252-728-6455 or 252-247-1000, www.realtyworldfirstcoast.com. Spinnaker’s Reach Realty: 9918 MB Davis Court, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5555. For more than 20 years, Spinnaker’s Reach has helped families realize their dream of living on the coast. Visit www.spinnakersreach.com to see how Judy O’Neill and Matias Lagos can help you. Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-354-2958, 800849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800-5537873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for a Week, Stay for a Lifetime. Call to receive a Vacation Guide or email guestservices@sunsurfrealty. com for assistance in planning your island vacation. If you are ready to purchase or sell your beach home, call one of our knowledgeable sales professionals. Syndie Earnhardt, CRS: 252-354-6111, 888-3542128 x219, cell 252-646-3244, homesinemeraldisle.com. Real estate broker with 16+ years sales experience in vacation homes, investment properties, year-round/permanent homes & vacant land. Specializing in Crystal Coast,

Cape Carteret & Swansboro. Buyer representation available. Tab Premium Built Homes: 2851 Trent Road, New Bern, 252-638-8310. This Southern Living custom builder can bring your dreams to life. Custom, semi-custom and pre-priced home construction available throughout Eastern North Carolina. Visit www.tabpremiumbuilthomes.com. Ty Gay Builders, Inc.: Decades of construction experience in custom residential and commercial projects. Whether you’re renovating or starting from scratch, Ty Gay’s team of professionals work with clients every step of the way. Visit www.tygaybuildersinc.com

SHOPS & SERVICES Churchwell’s Jewelers: 7901 Emerald Drive, Ste. 6, Emerald Isle. Featuring nautical, equestrian and traditional jewelry. Custom design available. Call 252*354-7166 or visit churchwells.com. Coastal Carolina Regional Airport: 200 Terminal Drive, New Bern. Close, convenient and connected. Now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express and Delta Connection Service provided by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit newbernairport.com for more info. Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5323, emeraldislebooks.com.

Great selection of books, greeting cards, kites, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family. Hardback books discounted 10%. Lighthouse Boutique: 105 Front St., Swansboro, 910-326-6482. One-stop store for that special occasion and every day, with sizes ranging from 4 to 2X. Check out the brightest colors for spring and summer as well as handcrafted fashion and sterling silver jewelry. Be sure to look for the Onex and Alegria shoe selection. Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail: 311 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7775, www. flipperznet.com. From hats to wine accessories, Madras and Khakis carries a full range of items you and your family will enjoy long after your vacation is over. Offering personalized monogramming, Scout bags, Stonewall Kitchen, unique gifts, clothing and accessories, homemade fudge and wine. Petal Pushers, Etc.: 7803 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-8787, petalpushersshop.com. Special for rental property owners, welcome guests with fresh flowers for less than $50 a week. Floral arrangements for all occasions, weddings and every day, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art. Now offering Chapel Hill Toffee.

advertiser INDEX AA Express Plumbing ...........................................14 Ace Builders .........................................................25 Advantage Coastal Properties ..............................27 ALB Decorator Fabrics..........................................30 Al Williams Properties ..........................................37 Artistic Tile & Stone...............................................43 Atlantic Beach Realty ............................................30 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters ............................53 Basnight-Garner Real Estate................................65 Beaufort Home ......................................................59 Bluewater Builders ................................................22 Bluewater Real Estate, Carolyn Blackmon ............. 9 Bluewater Real Estate, Jim Bailey ........................55 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre .......................... 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Malcolm Boartfield ..........16 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Earnhardt .............. 3 Bluewater Real Estate Sales ................. Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals .................................... 3 Braswell Carpet Cleaning .....................................46 Budget Blinds ........................................................56 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS.............................43 Carolina Shores Boatlift & Repair .........................14 C&S Paint ..............................................................66 Carteret Health Care............................................... 7 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc....................... 2 Chalk & Gibbs Insurance & Real Estate...............43 Churchwell’s Jewelers...........................................11 Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc ......................30 Coastal Awnings ..................................................... 9 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport ........................51 Coastal Imaging ...................................................... 4 Coastal Lighting ....................................................58 COD Home Services ............................................55 Consumer Mobility Solutions ................................51

Crafty Attic .............................................................71 Crystal Coast Civic Center....................................47 East Carolina Services .........................................36 Edgewater Linen ...................................................37 Emerald Isle Books ...............................................12 Emerald Isle Homeowner Services ......................60 Emerald Isle Insurance .........................................33 Emerald Isle Realty Sales.....................................79 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals...................40 Fences Unlimited ..................................................16 Fire it Up Grills & Hearths .....................................17 Future Homes .......................................................66 Great Windows......................................................51 Guthrie Interiors ....................................................15 Harber Marine Construction .................................58 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall.........................15 Island Essentials ...................................................49 Isle Fry Seafood ....................................................39 James Gardner Construction................................61 Landmark Homes .................................................46 Landmark Sothebys International.........................11 Liftavator................................................................64 Lighthouse Boutique .............................................17 Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail ...................12 McQueen’s Interiors ..............................................67 National Marble Products .....................................48 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores .....................35 Nowell & Company ...............................................63 Outer Banks Marine Construction ........................43 Petal Pushers ........................................................12 Pine Knoll Shores Realty ......................................13 Pipeline Plumbing .................................................49 Realty World, Katrina Marshall .............................30 Realty World First Coast ......................................... 5

Rid-A-Pest .............................................................73 Southeastern Elevator ....................................41, 78 Southern Glass & Mirror .......................................59 Spinnaker’s Reach ..........................................37, 62 The Star Team.......................................................19 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt............................31 Sun-Surf Realty Sales...........................................18 Tab Premium Builders...........................................36 Tideline Lawn Care ...............................................46 Top if Off Boutique ................................................46 Town of Emerald Isle.............................................24 Ty Gay Builders .....................................................47 William’s Floor Coverings......................................49 William’s Hardware ...............................................36 Windows & More ...................................................25 Window, Wall & Interior Décor ..............................60 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care ..........45 SOLUTION TO PUZZLE ON PAGE 70

April 2017

ISLAND REVIEW 77

www.EmeraldIsleRealty.com

252.354.4060 • 866.739.1557 • E-mail: sales@eirealty.com

Gail Weldon

Donna Byrd

Phyllis Howard

Don Whiteside

Jeff Pennell

Emma Lee Singleton

Heather Singleton

Kathy Perry

A team of Top-Producing Agents ready to assist you with all of your real estate needs! l Poo

Oceanfront 6617 Ocean Drive $2,150,000

Oceanfront 10539 Wyndtree Drive East $649,500

Oceanfront 7119 Ocean Drive E&W $800,000

Oceanfront 7805 Ocean Drive East $550,000

Oceanfront 1803 Ocean Drive West $479,000

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Oceanfront 11201 Inlet Drive E&W $1,100,000

Oceanview Oceanview 7114 Ocean Drive $449,000

Oceanview 8624 Ocean View Drive $639,000

Oceanview 9712 Dolphin Ridge Road $778,000

Oceanview 106 William Street $419,000

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Soundfront 7026 Emerald Drive East $319,900

Island 120 Stuart Avnue $345,000

Soundfront 7026 Emerald Drive West $319,900

Island 324 Cedar Street $335,000

Soundfront 1708 Emerald Drive $439,000

Island 110 Stuart Avenue $349,900

Island 126 Sea Isle Drive $950,000

Island 3200 Emerald Drive 368 $109,999

Island 305 Spell Drive $225,000

Island 107 E. Bogue Sound Drive $249,900

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Island 1530 Salter Path Road 43 $130,000

Condominium Grande Villas $640,000 - $1,379,900

Mainland 109 Forest Line Drive $124,900

Condominium Ocean Bay Villas 205 $165,000

Mainland 201 Coldwater Drive $215,000

Condominium Ocean Club $275,000 - $287,500

Mainland 110 Silver Lake Court $293,000

Condominium Pebble Beach $129,000 - $174,900

Mainland 327 Hickory Knoll $349,000

Condominium Sound of the Sea $175,000 - $359,000

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