Island Review

December 2012

Vol. 17, No. 12

Monthly News Magazine for Bogue Banks Property Owners & Residents

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coasting Lighting up the Civic Center Admire the array of decorated Christmas trees at the Crystal Coast Civic Center Dec. 8-12 as the annual Festival of Trees kicks off the holiday season. The more than 30-year-old nonprofit organization, Hospice of Carteret County offers hospice care that strives to provide hope, care and dignity to patients and their families facing issues concerning end-of-life quality and care.

The annual Festival of Trees has long been an important part of making the program a success.

Donations through this popular fundraiser make it possible for the agency to ensure hospice patients and families receive the care they deserve. All profits from the Festival of Trees directly support patients and families of Hospice of Carteret County. Examples of this support include patient medications, medical equipment, treatment, sitters, utility bills, gas and groceries. This year’s theme is “Hometown Christmas,” with a homey and traditional atmosphere.

The event runs from 9am-7pm on Saturday, Dec. 8; noon9pm on Sunday, Dec. 9; 9am-9pm on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 10-11; and 9am-noon on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Live entertainment is expected throughout the festival, and Santa will be on hand to welcome young people and accept their holiday wish lists.

A special Holiday Jamboree is planned for 7pm on Saturday night. This ticketed variety show features music, short skits and a variety of Christmas entertainment. Tickets can be purchased by calling 252-808-6085.

While there is no admission to attend the Festival of Trees, donations are graciously accepted.

Classic Movie Series Begins The Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. invites everyone to join them in the gymnasium of the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the first Friday of each month for its Classic Movie Nights. The free movies are classic films or movies based on classic novels. December’s classic movie takes place at 6pm on Friday, Dec. 7 and is an old favorite to many – “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

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shows George all the lives he has touched and how different life in his community would be had he never been born.

Despite initially being considered a box office flop due to high production costs and stiff competition at the time of its release, the film has come to be regarded as a classic and is a staple of Christmas television around the world.

Children must be accompanied by an adult, and parental guidance may be required for some films. Popcorn and drink are served for $1. Call on the Monday before each showing to see which movie is playing. For more information, call 252354-6350 or visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org.

Christmas Candlelight Tour and ArtWalk The Beaufort Historical Association hosts the fifth annual Christmas Candlelight Tour from 4-8pm on Dec. 8. The tour showcases Beaufort’s holiday hospitality and provides a rare glimpse into seven private, historic homes along with several inns and bed and breakfasts, all decorated for holiday visitors.

Stops on the tour this year include the Beaufort Inn, Old Seaport Inn, Ann Street Inn, Inlet Inn and the Beaufort Historic Site’s Josiah Bell House, circa 1825, which are festively outfitted for the season. Ann Street Methodist Church is also on the tour, featuring special holiday music. Private houses on this year’s tour include the homes of Al and Ann Goellner, Bob and Carolyn Meadows, Tom and Jewel Myers, Tom and Peg Midyette, John and Charlsie Cartner, David and Sydney Atkinson and Dan and Fran Krautheim.

Guests have the opportunity to stroll from house to house through candlelit streets or join the carolers aboard the association’s 1967 English doubledecker bus for a free ride to their destinations. Maps of the tour and information on the homes are available at the Beaufort Historical Association Welcome Center at 130 Turner Street.

Tickets to the Christmas Candlelight Tour are $12 and can be purchased at the Beaufort Historic Site or by calling 252-7285225.

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In addition, the Beaufort ArtWalk celebrates the season with a festive day from 1-5pm in downtown Beaufort. The event features art receptions and open houses at many downtown locations, and a wide variety of art from regional artists featured throughout many of the downtown shops, galleries and restaurants. (cont. on page 10)

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“We have such a strong community of artists in our immediate area,” said artist Lisa Tuchek, coordinator. “It’s a great opportunity to spotlight all that talent together in a way that also incorporates so many of the downtown businesses.”

The ArtWalk begins at the Beaufort Historic Site, and maps are available at participating locations. Featured galleries include the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, featuring local artists Craig Gurganus and Mandy Johnson and Angela Harker of Charlotte; Aqua Restaurant with artist Lindsey Howell; The Backstreet Pub with artists Jimmie Craig Womble, Pene diMaio, Miriam Sutton, Cindy Bishop and Leslie McCombs-Porter; Beaufort Grocery Annex with jewelry designer, Sandra Taylor of Marsh Harbor Studio; Clawson’s Restaurant with artist Heather Sink and The Cedar’s Inn & Restaurant with Gail Willams, just to name a few.

After the tour, head to the Carteret County Library for a special Celtic Christmas Concert performed by Jennifer Licko, sponsored by the American Music Festival. Known for her stunning vocal range with a voice that hypnotizes with sensitivity and warmth, Licko plays the piano and guitar, accordion and bodhrán (Irish drum) and had been a North Carolina favorite before taking her career to the national scene. Tickets to the concert are $25 at

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the door, and event goers receive $5 off the ticket price if bought in combination with the Candlelight Tour tickets.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the Christmas Candlelight Tour, Beaufort ArtWalk or Celtic Christmas Concert, stop by the Beaufort Historical Association Welcome Center at 130 Turner St., call 252-728-5225 or visit www. beauforthistoricsite.org.

Project Christmas Cheer As the holidays approach, Project Christmas Cheer is doing its part to help needy children in Carteret County. Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church at 201 E. Fort Macon Road in Atlantic Beach is once again a main site on Bogue Banks for an Angel Tree, which will provide Christmas cheer for families in need of assistance.

The angels are ready for selection and can be chosen from 1-4pm on Wednesday and Friday, and from noon-3pm on Saturday and Sunday. The last date to select angels is Dec. 15, and the deadline for returning gifts is Dec. 17, but sponsors are encouraged to return gifts as soon as possible.

Additional Angel Tree sites include One Harbor Church in Morehead, 702 Arendell St., and in Beaufort, 214 Turner Street. The Project Christmas Cheer office, 1305 Arendell St., will be open from 11am-2pm and 4-6pm each Tuesday and Thursday.

This project relies heavily on volunteers, and the folks at Project Christmas Cheer encourage people to volunteer their time to work shifts or offer services. Last year, 72 volunteers helped staff the Shepherd of the Sea site, which provided gifts for approximately 300 children in Carteret County. St. Francis by the Sea parishioners are once again joining Shepherd of the Sea as sponsors, but cannot manage the Angel Tree site without much needed outside help. Anyone interested in volunteering may contact either Linda Davies at 252-354-5859 or Karma Rodholm at 252-728-4142.

Roughly 100 sponsors, individuals and/or organizations that selected angels and purchased gifts for children, were solely from the Shepherd of the Sea site. Many took entire families or more than one family from the Angel Tree. However, some prefer to make a monetary donation or to donate a bicycle rather than selecting an angel. Last year, the generosity of such donors helped fulfill the wishes of several families. Anyone wishing to donate can make out a check to Project Christmas Cheer and send it to 1305 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC 28557.

Coaster Keeps on Rollin’

On the occasion of the 30-year anniversary of Coaster Magazine, the flagship publication of NCCOAST Communications (publisher of Island Review), the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce presented the company with a “Resolution of Commendation.”

The citation was approved unanimously by the chamber’s board of directors on Oct. 4.

Key elements included recognition that Coaster Magazine is an official guide to the Crystal Coast and is committed to promoting and marketing Carteret County and the region as a vacationer’s paradise, fueling the vibrant tourism and travel segment of our economy.

“Coaster Magazine has been serving a vital communications need since 1982, while maintaining the highest standards of professional journalism and accentuating and punctuating the diversity of cultures that makes Carteret County so unique,” the chamber said.

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“The chamber commends and salutes all associated with Coaster Magazine for its advocacy of the Crystal Coast in support of the chamber’s vision for Carteret County to be the most desirable location for business and leisure in North Carolina.

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His latest book is a thorough investigation of this very popular culinary subject for many in our area.

In his introduction Garner says that, “a bottomless saucepot of esoterica and detail is enjoyed by North Carolina barbecue buffs…” As one of those buffs, he does not miss many details in this book. From recipes to restaurants, he covers the subject well – so well that he makes the reader appreciate his love of the topic. Garner explains that one of the fascinations of the many local barbecue restaurants across the state is that they reflect the character of the region and offer an “antidote to the mindnumbing homogeneity of the chain restaurants…”

The photos included in the book are reason enough to take a look at this exploration of the culture of the cooked pig. From the 1930 lithograph of pit cooking on a farm near Rocky Mount to the long row of pigs in a 1954 photo at Parker’s in Wilson at the dedication of a new plant, the pictures document the history of barbecue. There is Bob Garner shown with Paula Deen and Bob seen eating with Gov. Bob Scott and Dennis Rogers, the News and Observer storyteller. The photos of food cooking on the grill and pit certainly will stir up appetites. And there are the faces and places which are behind the popularity of the food and the culture.

There is a chapter on preparing barbecue along with recipes for hushpuppies, coleslaw, and Brunswick stew. It is recommended that the cook “feel the meat ‘give’ beneath your fingers” in order to assure it is done. Of course there is a preference for pig cooked over wood coals and pulled off at a pig picking after it has reached a perfect shade of reddish brown. The vinegar based sauce is king and of primary importance.

Over half of this book is a critique of the many barbecue restaurants across the state. Bob Garner has visited them all and has definite opinions as to which are the best. He writes that Moore’s in New Bern, started by John Moore in 1954, has the biggest woodpile in the state. Clyde Cooper’s in Raleigh is the oldest surviving barbecue place in North Carolina; “there’s something sacramental about a trip to Cooper’s.” Wilber’s in Goldsboro and King’s in Kinston are among the state’s best known as they are frequented by those headed to the beach. Garner even rates the Smithfield chain as being pretty good. Many readers will want to compare their favorites with Garner’s ratings.

From the smile on the author’s face to the reverent tone of his descriptions of the food, one can readily sense his love of barbecue and eating. Bob Garner is a dedicated proponent for keeping the 300-year-old tradition of pit cooking alive as well as the character and local color of the barbecue restaurant.

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R E N TA L Signs ‘Tis the Green Season WE ARE NOW enjoying the season of thankfulness and beginning the “hanging of the greens” in our homes. What more appropriate time to pause and give thanks to our creator for this beautiful corner of heaven on earth we call home on Bogue Banks? Part of a mindful appreciation of this great beauty is to remember our role as gracious stewards so that our grandchildren and great grandchildren may also know the joy of briny oysters pulled from Bogue Sound, or shrimp fresh caught from a cast net tossed by their small hands. How can we bring the “Green Season” to our vacation homes in the name of environmental stewardship?

The lessons of Sandy the Super Storm are still being learned and also the ominous climatology of weather events that seem to be increasing in intensity, size and ferocity as well. I will leave it to the scientific community to debate the ultimate causes of global warning. However, Mother Earth has a new biological clock ticking and we can each do our part for our planet, starting with greening our homes. · Assess each feature of your home for energy efficiency – are all appliances Energy Star rated, is every light bulb a CFL and have you ensured all plumbing and shower fixtures are low water usage types? · Do you have effective insulation in floors, walls and attics? Great advances have been made in insulation and you may want to have a professional make a recommendation on how best to upgrade this feature. · If your HVAC system is aging, consider replacing now with a more efficient system. Make sure that the “envelope” of your home is as tight as possible eliminating air leaks, moisture problems, even dust and pollen.

Are your windows and doors due for replacement? · What size recycling roll-out container are you providing for your rental guests? Consider having two 90 gallon recycling containers to encourage full participation in town recycling programs. If your beach town does not offer curbside recycling, campaign for it! · When it is time to paint, replace carpet and flooring or furnishings,

consider using products with low or no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) to reduce problems from off-gassing.

This partial list will help you consider just a few of the many ways you might “green” your vacation home. By now you may be asking, “But what’s in it for me; these changes are costly!” Besides the good feeling of doing what is right for our planet, you may be interested to know that the travel and tourism community can now back up with statistics that travelers are seeking lodging that has been certified as eco destinations with features in properties that are environmentally sensitive.

At a recent Vacation Rental Managers Association conference I learned that plans are underway for a group to begin green certifying vacation rental homes so that travelers may search for those designations. It won’t be enough to offer a five-star experience if you don’t have that Green Star as well. Your CPA will be able to help you decide if there are tax incentives for any energy saving renovations you are considering as well.

Thankfulness ... environmentally astute vacation rental homeowners … vacation rental guests enjoying our native beauty and abundance of local seafood with a clear conscious. Let’s celebrate a new “Green Season” on Bogue Banks!

I hope you are intrigued and wish to learn more. Here are some great websites suggested by the NC Real Estate Commission in their recent continuing education update course: www.energystar.gov – National Energy Star program www.doe.gov – US Dept. of Energy www.greenmadesimple.tv – videos, incentive programs, energy saving tips www.dsireusa.org – state incentives for renewable energy, energy efficiency www.ncsc.ncsu.edu – NC Solar Center at NC State University Julia Batten Wax Broker/Owner, Emerald Isle Realty jwax@EIRealty.com

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The nine-county region (Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender and Wayne) now has 663,883 residents. If you add 1 million more people by the year 2050 … where do you put them and where are the jobs?

That was the challenge facing 300 community leaders, who gathered at the Jones County Civic Center to participate in EnvisionEAST-2050, a collaborative regional planning initiative. Organized in groups of 10 participants, each of the 30 “tables” came up with a set of guiding principles and executed a plan for the future.

Table 27 was careful to guard against encroachment around the military installations, primarily Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the Marine Corps Air Stations at New River and Cherry Point and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

This group also recognized the importance of protecting low-level training flight missions, including the Marine Corps auxiliary sites at Bogue Field, Piney Island and Atlantic (in Carteret County) and at Oak Grove (near Pollocksville in Jones County).

Visioning is about achieving a proper balance between preservation and progress. “You can have a healthy environment, a vigorous economy and vibrant communities, if you make smart choices,” McMahon said. “It’s all about choices.

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Communities that embrace the future will prosper. Those that do not will decline.”

McMahon is a champion of “Community Character.” He maintains that a community’s image is critical to its economic vitality and quality of life. “Sameness is a minus, not a plus, in today’s world. If you can’t differentiate your community, you will have no competitive advantage. People stay longer, spend more money and come back more often to places that attract their affection.”

Table 27 identified good reasons why people would want to visit this nine-county region, live here, locate a business here and work here. It’s about our scenic beauty, our clean environment, our access to outdoor recreation and our predominantly rural and small-town atmosphere, which makes eastern North Carolina a good place to raise a family.

Table 27 was in agreement: The plan for the future must leverage our assets, including a strong educational system … and it needs to address high-quality design of commercial structures, access to green space, cultural amenities and provide more choices in ways to get around. These elements are all part of McMahon’s game plan, too.

A compilation of the plans is expected to be released in a few months.

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

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1-2: Waterfowl Weekend. 9am-5pm, Sat. and 10am-4pm, Sun. The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center opens its doors for two days of demonstrations, local music, decoy carvers and exhibitors, educational exhibits, competitions, arts and crafts and plenty of food.

Associated special events include a live auction full of hunting collectibles at 5pm, Saturday and at 8am on Sunday the Core Sound Community Church will provide a service led by Rev. Kerry Willis followed by a Core Sound breakfast. Details: 252-728-1500.

Decoy Festival. 9am-5pm, Sat. and 10am-4pm, Sun. The 25th annual Core Sound Decoy Festival, held at Harkers Island Elementary School, will feature silent and live auctions, approximately 100 vendors and exhibitors, raffle tickets to win prizes and several competitions for adults and youth.

Youth Day will be held on Sunday and all youth will receive free entry and can enjoy door prizes, kids decoy painting and competitions, archery and youth loon calling contests. Details: 252-838-8818.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-the-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck.

Age 6 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

Sat. 1: Christmas Craft Fair. 9am-4pm. Join The History Place, Morehead City, for this great holiday shopping opportunity featuring area artisans. Details: 252-247-7533.

Morehead City/Beaufort Flotilla. 5:30pm. The boat parade begins in Morehead City and arrives in Beaufort about 6:15pm. Awards follow in the NC Maritime Museum’s watercraft center. Details: 252-728-7318 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.org.

Breakfast with Santa. 8:30am-12:30pm.

Floyd’s 1921 and the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association host Santa and friends.

Cost is $8. Reservations are required. Details: 252808-0440 or www.downtownmoreheadcity.com.

Downtown Open House. 10am-5pm.

Downtown Morehead City businesses offer specials and refreshment during this special holiday shopping day. Details: 252-808-0440 or www.downtownmoreheadcity.com.

Chowder & Cheer Crawl. 1-5pm Downtown Morehead City businesses open their doors for this special event. Tickets are $20. Details: 252808-0440 or www.downtownmoreheadcity.com.

Tree Lighting/Carol Sing. 4-5:30pm.

Morehead City residents and friends come together at Jaycee Park for the lighting of the Hospice Celebration Tree. Santa will be available beginning at 4pm. Hot chocolate and baked goods will be available.

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choose, prepare and serve fresh local seafood with a flourish. Sessions of this NC Aquarium program include a test taste. Age 12 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncacquariums.com.

5, 12, 29, 26: Toddler Time. 9:30-10:20am. Parents and tots enjoy songs, stories, puppets, crafts and other fun activities focused on a different animal each week at the NC Aquarium’s Discovery Classroom. Free with admission. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

5-12: Festival of Trees. Hospice of Carteret County’s annual Festival of Trees will be at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City to celebrate the magic of the holiday season. Enjoy live entertainment while browsing trees decorated by local organizations and take a moment to visit with Santa during his busy season. Details: 252808-6085.

Wed. 5: Brown Bag Gam. Noon. Pack a snack and meet at the NC Maritime Museum for a lunch hour program on topics of maritime history, culture and the natural environment. Free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.org.

6, 15: Kayak Fishing. Learn the basics of saltwater trout fishing from a kayak through this NC Maritime Museum program. Kayaks are provided, fishing rod and license required. Program runs from 10am-3pm on Dec. 6 and 9am-2pm on Dec. 15. Reservations are necessary. Cost is $55. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.org.

Fri. 7: Bellamy Brothers – A Tropical Christmas.

7:30pm. The recording artists entertain at The Morehead Center for Performing Arts. Tickets are $30-$35. Details: 252-726-1501 or www. themoreheadcenter.com.

Classic Movie Night. 6pm. Favorite films are offered at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation. Free and open to the public. Popcorn and drink are $1. Chairs and blankets are welcome. No outside snacks or beverages allowed. Details: 252-3546350.

Sat. 8: Breakfast with Santa. 10am. The Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Department invite children of all ages to join Santa for a Christmas story and breakfast. Admission is one unwrapped gift per child or five cans of food. Advance registration is required. Details: 252-354-6350.

Morehead City Christmas Parade. 11am. The sights and sounds of the holidays parade down Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City.

Beaufort ArtWalk. 1-5pm. Art receptions, open houses and a variety of art displays await in Beaufort’s historic downtown area. Maps of featured sites are available at the Beaufort Historic Site. Details: 252-725-5225.

Historic Beaufort Candlelight Homes Tour.

5-8pm. Tour private homes in Beaufort and ride on the double-decker bus with carolers from local churches. Homeowners open their doors so the public can delight in their festive décor. Details: 252-728-5225.

A Celtic Christmas. 8pm. This concert extends a new Beaufort tradition of historical and seasonal Christmas music presented in collaboration with the Beaufort Historical Association’s Candlelight tour and the Carteret County Public Library.

This concert will be at the Carteret County

Public Library on Live Oak Street in Beaufort.

Season tickets are now on sale for only $100, and individual single tickets at the door are $25.

Details: 252-728-6152.

Annual Winter Wonderland. 6-9pm. The Town of Atlantic Beach takes over the old Rite Aid building at 915 W. Fort Macon Road for a holiday celebration. Children’s activities are planned, a Christmas village, food, live music, door prizes and, of course, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

The annual tree will be lit at 6pm. Free.

Sun. 9: Friends of the Maritime Museum Holiday Open House. 2-4pm. The Friends of the Museum host the annual membership meeting and holiday reception. Details: 252-728-2762.

Newport Christmas Parade. 3pm. Join the Town with Old Fashioned Courtesy for a holiday celebration in the streets of downtown.

Fri. 14: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Lunch With a Dash of History. 11:30am. Join The History Place, Morehead City, and popular raconteur Rodney Kemp for a rousing lunchtime program featuring a little history and a good dose of fun. Lunch is $12, and the program without lunch is $5. Reservations are necessary by calling 252-247-7533. This month Kemp offers a Christmas program.

Santa by the Sea. 5:30-8:30pm Children tell Santa their wishes among the fishes, make a snack for Rudolph, hear favorite stories of the season and enjoy a number of other holiday activities and crafts at the NC Aquarium. The evening includes a take-home photo of each child (age 12 and under). Admission is $9. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Sat. 15: Scrapbook Workshop. 10am-1pm. A Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshop will be held at Emerald Isle Parks Recreation. For ages 12 and up, pre-registration is required. Use of tools and snack provided with $5 fee. Additional packages available. Details: 910-326-6164.

This Cup’s for You Open House. The store, located at 4459 Arendell St., will hold a day-long holiday open house. Refreshments will be served.

Details: 252-726-2877.

Sun. 16: Suzy Bogguss White Christmas. 8pm.

The Morehead Center for Performing Arts brings the country music artist to the stage for one show.

Tickets are $25-$35. Details: 252-726-1501 or www.themoreheadcenter.com 26-28: Aquatic Adventurers Holiday Camp.

Grades two and three are welcome in the morning and grades four and five attend the afternoon sessions of this popular NC Aquarium educational fun. Enjoy crafts, behind-the-scene action, discovery labs and more. Cost is $100 per child.

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

28-Jan. 1: Crystal Coast Countdown 2013.

Bring in the New Year as Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle and Morehead City hold a variety of special events, including a run, live music and more. For a full schedule, visit www. crystalcoastcoundown.com.

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C H A M B E R Connection Six Customer Service Champions Crowned at Awards Reception THE 2012 OUTRAGEOUS Customer Service Award winners were recognized at the annual Customer Service Champions Reception at the Emerald Isle Beach & Pool Club in Emerald Isle on Oct. 23.

Four of the six honorees represent businesses based on Bogue Banks.

They are: Lani Crews and Jeannie Chan, both of Hot Wax Surf Shop in Emerald Isle; Barry Murphy of Roy’s Automotive in Emerald Isle; and Randy Hingson of White Swan Express in Atlantic Beach.

The annual awards program is sponsored by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, Carteret Community College, Emerald Isle Beach & Pool Club, NCCOAST Communications and NC State Ports Authority.

About 60 chamber members and guests attended this reception, which was sponsored by Emerald Isle Realty, Necaise Insurance & Financial Services, NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Sound Bank.

Mike Crews of Hot Wax Surf Shop nominated his wife, Lani Crews, and daughter, Jeannie Chan. He and Lani have worked side by side for 26 years and Jeannie has helped Hot Wax grow and evolve, with the expansion into paddle sports. Here is just a sampling of what customers are saying online about Lani and Jeannie … and Hot Wax: “We go to Hot Wax every time we come to Emerald Isle. Reasonable prices, great people, friendly and very professional mom-and-pop operation. Hot Wax is a great stop for us!”

“The staff at Hot Wax are the friendliest people on Emerald Isle.

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Barry Murphy of Roy’s Automotive was nominated by customer Cheryl Smith, who said: “Barry has unequaled integrity, honesty and experience when it comes to taking care of our cars. I trust his opinion completely. He and Bill, the other mechanic at the shop, always manage to take care of everything. One time, while waiting for my car, another man in the waiting room struck up a conversation. He now lives in Raleigh but previously lived in Emerald Isle. Whenever his car needs a service check, he drives three hours to see Barry, because he hasn’t found anyone else as competent and honest as Barry! That speaks volumes.”

Barry also won an Outrageous Customer Service Award in 2005.

Randy Hingson of White Swan Express in Atlantic Beach was cited for “treating every customer like a king or queen.” Chrissy Hassell, Randy’s daughter, provides a little more insight: “His motto is ‘The customer is always right.’ He will bend over backwards for his customers, and each and every customer is a person who becomes his friend. My dad appreciates the people who come into his restaurant and that’s just it, they are not just people, or customers, they are friends.”

Also receiving Outrageous Customer Service Awards were Patrick Conneely of Chick-fil-A in Morehead City and the staff at Rid A Pest in Morehead City.

Dr. Kerry Youngblood, president of Carteret Community College was the featured speaker at the reception. He said: “These Outrageous Customer Service Champions have a vision. They understand what their customers want, and they deliver it … plus more. For these award winners, customer service is a way of life. They demonstrate tenacity, courage and confidence, and when you do business with them, they make you feel like family. Their positive attitude, dedication and integrity breed loyal and lifelong customers.”

For more information, call the chamber at 800-622-6278 or 252726-6350, or email mike@nccoastchamber.com. The chamber office is located at 801 Arendell St., Morehead City.

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M AY O R ’ S Notes Saying ‘Goodbye’ to an Old Friend EMERALD ISLE WOULD not be Emerald Mayor Art Schools Isle without Fran Austin. There have been many people that made Emerald Isle what it is today, but no one has contributed more to make Emerald Isle the great place it is than Fran Austin. To many people, a vacation to Emerald Isle was not just a trip to the beach, but more importantly a trip to Fran’s Beachwear, which Fran opened 40 years ago.

Fran has sold Fran’s Beachwear and is leaving the area, but Fran’s Beachwear will continue. Fran’s Beachwear has been purchased Aqua Beachwear (www.aquabeachwear.com) of Ft. Myer’s Florida owned by Mary and Don Bauer. I talked to Mary Bauer and she said “We plan to ‘let the legend continue’ with Fran’s Beachwear. I am thrilled to say that Kim Papanicolaou will remain with us as store manager, along with the rest of the ladies on staff with Fran’s. Fran herself is quite impressive and the business she created speaks volumes about her business savvy and capabilities.”

Mary went on to say “We immediately felt right at home in Emerald Isle with the beauty, barrier island beach community and respect for the natural environment as it is reminiscent of Sanibel Island, Fla., where our original store opened in 1974, and where our home is. We have a small chain of swimwear stores, primarily in barrier island resort environments, with a

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focus on being the best swimwear store. We are hoping to wow everyone in Emerald Isle when we reopen March 1.”

Talking to Mary was just like talking to Fran and I think Fran’s Beachwear will continue to be that warm friendly, quality swimwear shop that it has been for so many years.

Fran has many close friends in the area, but there are many more very close friends that only come to visit a week or two every year, from all over North Carolina and many other states.

They have been coming to Emerald Isle for the last 30-40 years and every time they walked into her store, she made them feel that they were one of her closest friends. Many wives told their friends they were going to Emerald Isle to fish with their husbands, but what they really meant was they were going to shop at Fran’s.

Who can ever forget those Black Cat Halloween sales? They were on everyone’s calendar as a “not to miss.” Every year I hear stories from vacationers that a visit to Fran’s is one of the highlights of their vacation. The following comment by our Town Clerk Rhonda Ferebee is typical of the comments that I hear. “My main memories about shopping at Fran’s are the wide variety of styles to fit every phase of life – I’ve been in there for baby suits, pregnancy suits, bikinis (many years ago) suits for young kids, tweens, teens, etc. – you could always find something there that fits your current style.”

Glad to hear the Fran’s Beachwear tradition will continue.

Don’t miss the Emerald Isle Christmas Parade at 3pm on Nov. 24. Parks and Rec. will also have an arts and crafts show Friday night Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24.

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~Emerald Tidings~ Hurricane Sandy Spares Emerald Isle

HURRICANE SANDY PASSED about 300 miles offshore from Emerald Isle on Sunday, Oct. 28, bringing only 45 mph wind gusts and 2-3 inches of rain to Emerald Isle. There were no significant problems associated with the storm.

The town’s 12 miles of ocean beach generally fared well during Sandy, with the exception of minor dune erosion in areas centered on 14th Street and 21st Street in eastern Emerald Isle. This area is scheduled for beach nourishment in early 2013.

Town Awarded Grant to Construct New Soundside Pier

The town continues efforts to develop the new Emerald Isle Public Boating Access Area into a comprehensive sound-side park facility. The town recently learned that the NC Division of Coastal Management has awarded the town a $75,000 grant to construct a new sound-side pier at the facility.

The new pier will be constructed adjacent to the entry canal and will lead from the boat ramp basin out to the open waters of Bogue Sound. The new pier will offer fin fishing and shell fishing opportunities, as well as beautiful views of Bogue Sound! The town is pleased to add the new pier, and hopes to have it constructed prior to summer 2013.

Update – Beach Nourishment Project

The town’s upcoming beach nourishment project is tentatively scheduled to begin in February and be complete by the end of March. Due to budget constraints, the project has been scaled back slightly, and will likely involve the placement of approximately 630,000 cubic yards of sand (compared to 676,000 cubic yards in the original plan) placed along approximately 4.1 miles of beach.

The geographic boundaries of the project have not changed.

The plans call for the beach to be nourished between 5th Street and Pier Pointe in eastern Emerald Isle, and between Myrtle Drive and Ocean Oaks Drive in western Emerald Isle. These areas were selected after careful review by the town’s engineers, county officials and town officials and are the areas

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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

most impacted by Hurricane Irene in August 2011 and that have the greatest overall need along the town’s 12 miles of beach. The nearly $10 million project will be funded by a combination of FEMA funding, county funding and town funding.

Regular updates will be posted at www.emeraldisle-nc.org when the project is initiated.

Decision on Requested Coastal Insurance Rate Increase Delayed

After receiving significant public input from coastal North Carolina property owners, the NC Commissioner of Insurance has ordered a formal public hearing on requested homeowners’ insurance rate increases, delaying a decision on this issue until June 2013.

The commissioner will consider input from the NC Dept. of Insurance staff, the NC Rate Bureau (the organization representing the insurance companies that is requesting the increases) and the public to determine the amount of any rate increase.

Homeowners in Emerald Isle already pay the highest base rates for homeowners insurance in the entire State of North Carolina, with rates as much as 4-5 times higher than many other areas. The current base rate (the rate before various adjustments, deductions, and credits are applied by your insurance company) for $75,000 (cont. on page 34)

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T O W N Meeting Beach Access Walkway Replacement Authorized THE EMERALD ISLE Town Board unanimously authorized the replacement of the Tammy Street and Alex Court beach access walkway this off season. The two walkways were identified as the lowest rated walkways in the town’s annual survey of the walkways maintained along the town’s 12 miles of beach front. The cost for the replacement of the Tammy Street walkway is $14,980 and will be done by J. Harrellson Co., Ayden, and the cost of the Alex Court Walkway is $16,000 and will be done by B&P Services, Cedar Point.

Town Accepts CAMA Water Access Grant for Soundside Pier The board unanimously authorized the town manager to accept a $75,000 grant from the NC Division of Coastal Management to be used for the construction of a new 1,000 foot long pier at the Emerald Isle Public Boating Access Area.

The town will also be providing $25,000 in funding for this project as a required match. The town plans to solicit bids for the project as early as December, award a construction contract as early as January 2013 and have the pier completed and open for public use no later than Memorial Day 2012.

Free Beach Driving Permits for Purple Heart Recipients The board unanimously adopted a revised fee schedule town charter that will establish a free beach driving permit for those who have been awarded a Purple Heart. The town will immediately begin issuing free permits to Purple Heart recipients for the current beach driving season that ends on April 30, 2013. Currently, the town offers free permits to handicapped individuals and to Emerald Isle residents and property owners over age 65. All other Emerald Isle residents and property owners pay $40 for an annual permit, while all others are charged $80. For more information on driving on the beach, visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org

Dollar General Site Plan Approved The board unanimously voted to approve the site plan for a proposed Dollar General store to be built on two vacant lots in Eastern Emerald Isle, 3201Emerald Drive. The board will hold a subsequent meeting to review requested modifications to avoid the building’s façade and to avoid a “box look” to the building.

The building owner has included several unique features to the building, including a projecting porch, Bermuda shutters, raised building finishes and color variations on the proposed 9,100 square foot store. The site will include parking for 35 vehicles. The applicant, Glandon Forest Equity, LLC is planning to complete the building and have it ready by the summer season.

Beach Nourishment Project Moves Forward The board unanimously voted to approve a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Great Lakes Dredge 26

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& Dock, Inc., Oak Brook, IL, for the placement of 629,297 cubic yards of sands for beach nourishment projects along 2.4 miles of beach in eastern Emerald Isle and 1.8 miles of beach in western Emerald Isle. The contract is for $9,758,773 and utilizes a combination of funding sources, FEMA, Carteret County and the town’s revenue. The eastern nourishment site will run from 5th Street to the Pier Pointe condominiums, and the western site will be from Myrtle Drive to Ocean Oaks Drive.

The town will enter an interlocal agreement with the Town of Pine Knoll Shores similar to an agreement used for a 2007 beach nourishment project, that will see the towns sharing equally the mobilization and demobilization costs associated with this project. Work is expected to begin in January on the Pine Knoll Shores beaches, and should begin on the town’s eastern site in February, with completion of the entire project

by March 31, 2013.

More Recycling Containers to be Required The board voted 3-2 in favor of amending the town’s recycling container requirements. The board will reconsider this issue at its next meeting to make the amendment to its ordinance official. The change stems from the overall success of recycling in Emerald Isle which has seen the volume of recycled material collected grow each year, reaching approximately 650 tons last year, which often times would leave the current containers overflowing. The plan calls for the town to eliminate the use of open-top 18 gallon recycling bins and replace them with 90/95 gallon recycling containers (one per three bedrooms) at vacation rental units. Permanent resident/second home owner’s properties will be required to use at least one 35/40 gallon container per home.

Lee Avenue resident Jay Thomas expressed his support of the larger container requirements noting that “when the recycling containers are full they put just put the recyclables in the trash.”

Commissioners Tom Hoover, Jr. and John Wootten voted against amending the ordinance, while Mayor Pro-Tem Floyd Messer, Jr., and Commissioners Nita Hedreen and Maripat Wright voted for requiring the change.

Hwy 58 Bridge Work Update The NC Dept. of Transportation will resurface the Emerald Isle Bridge beginning in December. The project is scheduled to be completed by May 23, 2013. The town will post on its website, www.emeraldisle-nc.org updates on the project as it progresses. Weekday lane closures on the bridge will start on Dec. 3 and an automated traffic light system will be used to control traffic on the bridge. On the sound side of the bridge, in the right of way area, an equipment and material staging area for the construction site will be established. The project calls for the replacement of the concrete driving surface of the entire bridge.

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December 2012 Meetings

Atlantic Beach 4 Planning Board, usually 1st Tuesday, 6pm, call 7262121, town hall meeting room.

10 Town Council, usually 3rd Monday, 6pm, town hall meeting room.

Emerald Isle 11 Town Board, 2 Tuesday, 7pm, town board meeting room, 7500 Emerald Drive.

17 Planning Board, usually 4th Monday, 6pm, town board meeting room, 7500 Emerald Drive.

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

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

Indian Beach 12 Town Board, 2 Wednesday, 5pm, town hall. nd

Pine Knoll Shores 4 Board of Adjustment, as necessary, 1st Tuesday, 9:30am.

10 Fire/EMS Department, 2nd Monday, 7pm.

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

12 PKS Garden Club, 930am, town hall.

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

18 PIKSCO, 3rd Tuesday, 5pm.

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

--- Planning Board, 4th Tuesday, 2pm.

Around the County 8 Carteret County Democratic Party, 2nd Saturday, 9am, Golden Corral, Morehead City, all Democrats invited to attend, 726-8276, carteretdemocrats.org.

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

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

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S TAY I N G Busy December 2012 Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation All activities take place at the Community Center in Emerald Isle, unless otherwise noted. The

Community Center’s hours are: Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm, Sat, 9am-4pm, closed Sunday. Call 252-3546350 for more info. Be sure to visit our website at: www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd.

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

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

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

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

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

•Scrapbooking: 3rd Sat of each month, call Linda at 910-326-6164. * Athletics (Fun for all ages!) * •Open-Play Basketball: Tue 5:30-6:30pm, age 12 & under; 6:30-9pm, age 15 & up; Sat 9-11am, age16 & under; 11am-4pm, age 16 & up.

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

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

•Yoga as Therapy! Taught by medically certified Yoga & Pilates instructors, these classes are designed & instructed by physical therapists & doctors as therapeutic exercise for back, mind & body. Mon 10:30am, Wed 9am: $5 members, $10 nonmembers **Special Events and Information** Dec. 3 & 17, 9-10am, Pre-K Play. Open play in the gym and at Blue Heron Park for parents and their children age birth to 5 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult, as supervision is not provided. This is a time for parents and children to socialize and play. Take advantage of our extensive Toy Box or bring your own. Please bring any supplies needed such as diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. FREE for Community Center members, $2 per adult for nonmembers. For more information, contact Lainey Gottuso, Recreation Coordinator, 252-354-6350 or lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org.

Dec. 7, 6pm, Classic Movie Night. Movies are classic films or movies based on classic novels. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Parental guidance may apply to some films. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252-354-6350 for movie title one week prior to showing.

Dec. 8, 10am, Breakfast with Santa. Children of all ages join Santa for a Christmas story and enjoy breakfast before his arrival. Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation, 7500 Emerald Drive. Admission fee is one unwrapped gift per child or 5 canned goods per child. You MUST pre-register by Friday, Dec. 9 at 5pm to attend. Sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Call 252-354-6350 to pre-register.

Dec. 14, 7pm, Friday Free Flicks. Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252-354-6350 for movie title one week prior to showing.

Dec. 15, 10am-1pm, Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshop. Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops with Linda Phelps will take place at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Pre-registration is required, age 12 and up. Fee is $5 with additional packages available. Use of tools and snack included. Fees payable at workshop. You may call Linda Phelps at 910-326-6164 or email rphelps@ec.rr.com.

Dec. 21, 2-7pm, American Red Cross Blood Drive. Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive. Please give!

Dec. 28,11am-1pm, Crystal Coast Countdown Scavenger Hunt. In conjunction with the Crystal Coast Countdown, there will be a scavenger hunt along the multi-use path on Emerald Isle. All teams must be checked in at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation in order for their finds to count. There will be 1 point, 5 point and 10 point clues for items.

Visit the Crystal Coast Countdown website for details, www.crystalcoastcountdown.com.

Dec. 30, 2-4pm, Crystal Coast Countdown Reggae Concert. Selah Dubb will perform reggae music in the gymnasium at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation in conjunction with the Crystal Coast Countdown.

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worth of coverage is $1,522 per year, and the NC Rate Bureau requested an increase to $1,979 per year in October – a 30 percent increase. (Note that these figures are the base rates used by all insurance providers, and include wind and hail coverage.)

These rates result in homeowners insurance premiums of several thousand dollars per year, and place an undue and unfair financial burden on coastal North Carolina homeowners.

For comparison, homeowners in Wake County currently pay $406, and their proposed base rate would increase to $451 annually, an 11 percent increase. Homeowners in the western part of North Carolina currently pay a base rate of $312, and their rate would increase by 14 percent to $355.

Emerald Isle is very concerned about this issue and will remain engaged in the process. The town certainly expects coastal property owners to pay higher rates due to the higher risk of wind damage along the coast, however, rates 4-5 times higher than other areas of North Carolina are excessive, and a 30 percent increase is much too dramatic. The town encourages all property owners concerned about this issue to remain engaged on this issue.

Planned Beach Access Walkway Replacements

The town maintains more than 60 wooden beach access walkways along our 12 miles of ocean beach, and attempts to replace two or three walkways each year. The beach access walkway at the end of Edna Street is currently being replaced and town contractors will soon begin the replacement of walkways at the end of Tammy Street and Alex Court. All walkway improvements will be complete prior to summer 2013.

The Parks and Recreation Dept. maintains a rating system of all walkways in the town, and this system is used to prioritize the replacement of those in the worst condition.

Pedestrian Bridge Planned for Live Oak Street

Holly Street, Loblolly Street and Live Oak Street are all divided by Archers Creek on the sound side of Hwy 58, and the town previously installed pedestrian bridges over the creek on Holly Street and Loblolly Street to make it easier for walkers, runners and bicyclists to access the ocean side and sound side. A new bridge will soon be constructed over the creek to also connect both sides of Live Oak Street. The town’s goal is to complete this project prior to summer 2013.

Update - Bicycle Path Projects

The town continues to work hard to extend the bicycle path network.

Two new extensions are planned for the next year - a 0.4 mile extension along Hwy 58 and a 0.2 mile extension along Coast Guard Road.

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The town was fortunate to receive a $100,000 grant from the NC Dept. of Transportation to extend the Hwy 58 bicycle path from Hurst Drive to Fairfax Road. Design work is complete, and town staff will solicit bids for this project in the coming weeks.

Our goal is to complete the new segment prior to summer 2013.

The town’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee continues its active fundraising efforts, and the town has committed to match the committee’s fundraising efforts dollarfor-dollar. The committee is fast approaching the amount needed to extend the Coast Guard Road path from Ocean Oaks Drive to Dolphin Ridge/Royall Oaks. Depending on the pace of fundraising efforts and town budget constraints, the next segment is expected to be open by summer 2013 or summer 2014. Town staff have already begun planning and design work for the next segment.

The town remains committed to the expansion of the bicycle path network, with a long-term goal to extend it to The Point and to the Indian Beach town line.

Update – Planned Hwy 58 Bridge Work

The NC Dept. of Transportation is planning to complete major repair work on the Hwy 58 bridge to extend the life of the bridge for an additional 30-40 years or more. The work involves the repair of all joints and concrete decking, and will require bridge lane closures to complete the work.

NCDOT has awarded a construction contract, and had originally planned to begin work in mid-October. Construction has not yet begun, however, and is now expected to begin in December or January. NCDOT’s plans include the closure of one lane of traffic on the bridge on weekdays only (24 hours per day) from the start of construction until March 15, followed by weekday nighttime closures (12 hours per day) from March 16 through May 23. No lane closures are expected during weekends or holidays, and all work is scheduled to be complete prior to Memorial Day weekend.

The town has worked closely with NCDOT, and will continue to do so, in an attempt to minimize inconvenience for our residents and visitors and also to communicate important information about the project. Additional information will be posted on the town’s website at www.emeraldisle-nc.org as the project start date approaches.

Don’t Miss the Christmas Parade – Nov. 24!

The 9th annual Emerald Isle Christmas Parade will be held at 3pm on Saturday, Nov. 24 on Hwy 58 between Mangrove Drive and the town hall complex. A Christmas tree lighting, caroling and visits with Santa Claus will follow at Merchants Park.

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AT T H E Aquarium Santa by the Sea IT’S ALL ABOUT holiday wonder at the aquarium’s Santa by the Sea on Dec. 14. The highlight of this after-hours event, of course, is the chance for each child to personally confide a wish list to St. Nick. A bit of the North Pole in front of the Living Shipwreck forms the perfect setting for the encounter – and for photos. Each child 12 and under receives a 5 x 7 inch FotoFX professional photo, and more photos can be purchased.

This year, Santa by the Sea promises a truly magical evening with shows by Frost Magic Productions, featuring Bill Frost. Also adding sparkle to the night are keepsake crafts to take home, making snacks for Santa’s reindeer, favorite stories read by Mrs. Claus, elves making merry and special appearances by the most famous reindeer of all, Rudolph. Tickets are $9 per person for all ages, and online advance purchases are recommended; tickets are sold at the door from 5:30-8:30pm.

Winter Camps Give the kids a winter treat with the aquarium’s holiday camps, Dec. 26-28. This year, the camps are offered for two age groups.

Aquatic Adventurers for grades two and three meets in the mornings, and Coastal Explorers for grades four and five runs in the afternoons.

The camps keep students thinking, moving and learning during their holiday breaks.

Campers participate in outdoor explorations, discovery labs and behind-the-scenes action, giving them plenty of handson experiences. Each camp is limited to 12 campers, and the cost is $100 per camper.

Advance registration is required; register online or by phone.

Happy Holidays Keep a lookout for St. Nick and his diving elves in the Living Shipwreck when you bring holiday guests for a visit. The aquarium

and the gift shop operate on the regular schedule – 9am to 5pm daily – throughout the holiday season, except for a 2pm closing on Dec. 14 to prepare for Santa by the Sea in the evening. The aquarium is also closed Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 22), Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Animal feedings, creature features and other programs free with admission are scheduled daily.

Behind the scenes adventures are available for a small additional fee every day except Monday and Friday.

Toddle In Here’s a way to keep the kiddies in touch with the natural world when it’s cold outside – Toddler Time. Parents and young children can enjoy stories, songs, crafts, puppets and other activities featuring a different animal from 9:30-10:20am every Wednesday, except for Nov. 21 and Dec. 26.

Toddler Time is a great way to spend time together with your tot. This program is free with admission or membership and no registration is required.

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Are you – or someone you know – whiling away winter afternoons wistfully sorting out the fishing gear? Take comfort. Get Hooked Fishing School is only a few months away. This one-day comprehensive instructional event on March 9 features a selection of presentations on various aspects and specialties of the sport. Registration is $60 for nonmembers, $54 for members and includes lunch. All sessions are at the aquarium. Holiday gift shoppers, please note – Get Hooked registration is open, and no wrapping is necessary. See the website or call to sign up.

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P R O P E R T Y Watch Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during October 2012.* Atlantic Beach

Elizabeth Gebhardt to Page Feudale, 1918 W. Fort Macon Road, $91,500.

Terry and Karen Fisher to Richard and Betty Ray, 2008 E. Fort Macon Road, $120,000.

Wayne and Sharon Pastirik to Glen and Stephanie Knichel, 1904 E. Fort Macon Road, $132,000.

Donald and Elizabeth Newman to Patrick and Lesley Nunn, 319 Fairview St., $181,000.

William and Nancy McClure to Elvin and Marilyn Pease, 301 Commerce Way Road, $240,000.

Timothy Lamm to Johnny and Renea Baker, 111 Sound Drive, $281,000.

Hazel Cannon to Joseph and Karen Smith, 2111 W. Fort Macon Road, $295,000.

Nancy and Thomas Reynolds, III to David and Melissa Smith, 119 Hoop Pole Creek Drive, $400,000.

Ryan and Mindi Koczot to Peter Anderson, 111 Atlantic Beach Causeway, $291,000.

Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. to William Morris, 208 E. Bogue Sound Drive, $348,000.

Beaufort

Gabe, LLC to Lucy Sweeting, 118 Dolphin Way Drive, $5,000.

Teresa Gillikin to Revoda Gillikin, 495 Firetower Road, $7,500.

Arthur Vanek to Sherry and Billy Beck, Jr., 2228 Hwy 101, $20,000.

Dowl Bond and Valerie Rintamaki to Matthew and Vickie Stokes, Carolina Marlin Club Marina Slip #26, $68,000.

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Michael and Krista Celia to Marlan and Evelyn Murphy, 2674 Hwy 70, $78,000.

Lisa Lewis, 121 N. Shore Drive, $601,500.

David and Sherry Heuser, 2512 Ocean Drive #A-1, $265,000.

Edward and Carol Piver to Josephine Lewis, 182 Copeland Road, $90,000.

Cape Carteret

L. Ardan Development Corporation to Stone Bay Partners, LLC, 301 & 314 Ardan Oaks Drive, $110,000.

Ronald and Stephanie Warren to Michael and Sandra Bellanca, 206 Live Oak St., $270,000.

Peter and Judith Ortner to Michael and Beth Thompson, 244 Rudolph Drive, $125,000.

Mill Creek Marina, LLC to Ventures Together, LLC, 2327 Lennoxville Road, $128,000.

James Thomason to Latesheca and Willis Johnson, Jr., 132 N. Harbor Drive, $200,000.

Caviness & Cates Building and Development Company to Jeremiah and Katie Belokur, 119 Radley Lane, $245,000.

Aaron Arnette and Sound Banking Company, 100 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive #708, $250,000.

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Brian and Blair Wilson and Earlene May, 143 Morgan St., $250,000.

Larry and Deborah Jones to Lonnie and Kate Pollard, 205 Sycamore Drive, $288,000.

Savvy Homes, LLC to Thomas Andrejak and Tracey Nelson, 301 Hedrick St., $326,500.

Savvy Homes, LLC to Carl and Alicia Ragsdale, 300 Gordon St., $328,000.

James and Mary Baldwin to Robert and Abigail Feller, 127 Sandy Huss Drive, $370,000.

Spacey Projects Too, LLC to Anna Craft, 122 Craven St., $385,000.

E. Jane Ford to Patricia Orrange, 202 Live Oak St., $570,000.

Jean Hambright to Quentin and

James and Sharry Daniel to David Stokes, 237 Star Hill Drive, $232,000.

Jefferson and Patricia Dubinok to Jonathon and Michelle Cape, 135 Tifton Circle, $275,000.

Lester and Carolyn Cockrell to Charles and Kathleen Evans, 213 Taylor Notion Road, $325,000.

Demauro, LLC and Ronald and Susan Demauro to Brian and Dorothy McCrudden, 9201 Coast Guard Road #B-305, $276,000.

Mary Culbreth, Jody Winstead, Jenny Winstead, Timothy Winstead, Kinsey Winstead and Cynthia Winstead to Myra and Worth Johnson, Jr., 7502 Sandpiper Lane, $335,000.

Davis

Patrick and Mary Ryan to Marilyn Rogers, 9918 Bluff Court, $350,000.

Emerald Isle

Dewey and Mary Lou Murphy to Melody and Joseph Allegood, Jr., 101 Sand Castle Drive, $360,000.

Gregory and Georgiana Saulmon to Marvin and Alice Moore, 796 Hwy 70, $60,000.

Brock & Scott, PLLC to Sea Oats Emerald Isle, LLC, 8722 Hammocks Court, $115,000.

Doris Lindsay to Henry and Carole Bailey, 111 Purdie Drive, $379,000.

First Citizens Bank & Trust Company to Bluewater Associates of Emerald Isle, 8752 Reed Drive, $115,000.

Tony and Rosilyn Lett to Jeffrey and Wynelle Cartwright, 102 18th St., $404,000.

BB&T to Sheila Ladd, 4108 Emerald Drive, $139,000.

105 Ocean, LLC to 105 Ocean Drive, LLC, 105 Ocean Drive, $500,000.

Islander Ventures of Emerald Isle, LLC to Another, LLC, 101 Islander Drive #A-118, $175,000.

Five Guys Enterprize, LLC to Brian and Tina Brickhouse, 7206 Ocean Drive, $785,000.

Margie Dedmon to Delano and Mary Dedmon, 139 Bogue Inlet Drive, $175,000.

Deonna Dalton to John and Karen Dillinger, 100 9th St., $859,000.

Gregory and Mindy Dennis to Jack and Shirley Synan, 413 Wild Cherry Lane, $232,000.

Michael Lincoln to Ritchie and Marcie Creech, 3301 & 3305 Emerald Drive, $944,000.

Michael and Linda Scarano to Supplement, LLC, 2510 Ocean Drive #B-1, $253,500.

Chadwick McCullen to Maul Bonavita, 9708 Dolphin Ridge Road, $261,000.

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

Carolyn Lawrence to Thomas and Ellen Edwards, 117 Liston Lane, $45,000.

J. David and Dianne Brendle to Steven Brendle, 4109 Sound Drive, $90,000.

Jerry and Jill Hinnant, Ronald and Cheryl Davis and Mary and Michael Dorsey to Steven and Deborah Haskins, 121 Old Ferry Dock Road, $115,000.

Charles Pake, II to Lynda Geanes, 104 Oleander Court, $125,000.

Frederick Guthrie and Kenneth and Amanda Johnson to Dean and Leah Bartlett , 1577 Island Road, $130,000.

REOCO, Inc. to Michael Taylor, Jr., 235 Cape Lookout Drive, $173,000.

Indian Beach

Helen Ellis to Kenneth and Martha House, 1530 Salter Path Road, $122,500.

Edwin and Caroline Judd to Thomas and Christine Jones, 855 Salter Path Road, $190,000.

Ernest and Kay Redding to Ryan and Justine Maher, 1701 Salter Path Road #202-G, $345,000.

Bernard and Ladonna James to Thad and Margueritte McDonald, 1435 Salter Path Road #H6, $575,000.

Morehead City

Andrew Evans to Streamline Builders, LLC, 1807 Olde Farm Road, $20,000.

Julie Hosley to David and Karen Horton, 1600 Razorbill Court, $42,000.

M & M Land Development, Inc. to American Homesmith, LLC, Section I-B, Riverwatch, $42,000.

S. Gene and Naoma McClung to MGM, Inc., 3406 Country Club Road, $25,000.

Larry and Lynette Land to Malcom and Mary Garland, 2402 Marsh Tern Lane, $72,000.

C. Barrett Graham to Branch Banking and Trust Company, 402 Penny Lane #J, $79,000.

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Rebecca Mihans to Duane and Patricia Mathisen, 3807 Galantis Drive, $125,500.

David and Valerie Collins to Richard and Ida Lewis, 925 N. Yaupon Tern, $130,000.

Charles and Janice Clontz and Robert and Jane Landrum to Steven Spaziante, 3729 W. Hedrick Drive, $131,500.

Dale Albrecht to Drew Albrecht, 205 Brandywine Blvd., $137,000.

Bruce and Sue Miller to Robert and Vicki Barrett, 303 Barbour Road #1004, $139,000.

Matthew and Nicole Futrell to William Donaldson, 3614 Sunny Drive, $140,000.

Charles Landen to Thomas Horne, 3804 Bridges St., $150,000.

Virginia and William Alexander, Jr. to Thomas Horne, 3804 Bridges St., $150,000.

Rodney and Lavinia Hensley to Edwin and Mary Newman and Keith and Cecelia Joyce, 108 Bay Court, $165,000.

Jonathan and Janice Kay to Jacqueline Carr, 2206 North Road, $180,000.

Ervin Holloway to Luis Herron and Cortney Thomas, 601 Robin Road, $185,000.

Walton and Conniesue Oldham to Jason and Abby Leshikar, 109 N. 7th St., $198,000.

Cynthia Hamilton to Richard and Rebecca Mihans, 4315 Havens Crest Drive, $224,000.

Adrienne and E. Lee Clark, III to Herbert Morgan, Jr., 4801 S. Shore Drive, $225,000.

Branch Banking & Trust Company to Gerad and Crystal Johnson, 108 Bogue Harbor Court, $10,000.

SunTrust Bank to Beverly Pham, 307 Seafarer St., $11,000.

Lee and Rhonda Collins to Cynthia Hamilton, 216 Lord Granville Drive, $225,000.

Bank of America, NA to Phillip Owens, 206 Colleton Square, $15,000.

MGM, Inc. to Laura Landi, 3406 Country Club Road, $230,000.

First Troy SPE, LLC to Nabil and Kristie Chaanine, 100 Emery Circle, $15,000.

Elizabeth Peters to Charles and Ann Stanley, 1508 Shackleford St., $240,000.

First Troy, SPE to John and Barbara Zorovich, 410 Cutter Way, $30,500.

Nena and John Bruffey, Jr. to Scott and Maura McCoy, 1701 Calico Drive, $240,000.

Margaret and Frederick Muller, Jr. to First Choice Properties & Developing, Inc., 132 Oyster Rock, $50,000.

Dennis and Constance Knight to Jonathan and Janice Kay, 2331 Shore Drive, $255,000.

Jeffrey and Mary Witherell to Brian and Carol Burnham, 105 Iris Court, $256,000.

Glenn and Holly Briggs and Cynthia Hamilton to Peter and Rebecca Hartman, 3117 Evans St., $300,000.

Frank Manuel and Carol Manuel to Gene and Sherri Ward, 213 Raleigh Ave., $385,000.

C. Barrett Graham to BB&T, 404 Penny Lane #D, $472,500.

James and Diana Barwick to Carol Marquerite Adcock, 702 Lands Pointe, $735,000.

M & N Enterprises, LLC to TGW, LLC, 5360 Hwy 70, $840,000.

Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. to STORE Master Funding II, LLC, 5025 Executive Drive, $1,062,500.

Newport

Austin and Polly Norris to Ronald Formulak, 104 Iris Court, $220,000.

Wayne and Kathleen Bowles to Joe and Ruby Chapman, 128 Old Ironsides Road, $6,500.

Kathleen Townsend to Michael and Kimberly Monette, 907 Lake N’ Shore Drive, $223,500.

Bank of America, NA to Timothy Hane, 302 Lanyard Drive, $10,000.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 114 Longleaf Drive, $56,500.

Brock & Scott, PLLC to JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA, 739 Cannonsgate Drive, $65,500.

Nelson and Denise Champine to Judith Simon, 2837 Easy St., $65,000.

Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. to SunTrust Bank, 225 Back St., $68,000.

Grady Ingle to Ronald Nause, 101 Ole Field Circle #D, $76,000.

Beach Banking and Trust Company to Jerry and Beth Godwin, 780 Cannonsgate Drive, $79,000 First Troy SPE, LLC to J. Glenn and Joanne Whitley, 129 Greenhill Place, $82,000.

The Bank of New York Mellon to Joseph Tucker, Jr., 502 Oak Lane, $107,000.

Grady Ingle to Jackson and Carol Conner, 808 Sand Hills Drive, $109,500.

Crescent State Bank to Stef, LLC, 221 Cumberland St., 100 Ellery St. and 315, 317 & 329 Kensington Place, $114,000. (cont. on page 44)

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GardenScape Poinsettia Season is Here HERE IT IS, the end of the year, and time once again to talk about Poinsettias, because you all bought them or had someone give you one, and you are wondering how to take care of it and what to do with it after a reasonable period of taking care of it has passed.

Let’s tackle the easy one first: When you are truly tired of the plant, feel free to put it in your compost pile. Just dump it out of the pot, right in with the other kitchen scraps and organic trash. If you are concerned that the warmth of the compost pile will prolong its death, leave it out on the porch on any freezing cold night first. That should do it.

But, no need to rush the plant’s demise. It is beautiful and cheerful and just a little care will keep it that way for some time.

Just don’t drown it. Let it drain when watered (open holes in the paper wrapping below the holes in the pot, and put it in a deep saucer to catch what drips out). On the other side of that coin, do remember it does need water, the soil should be kept very lightly damp, not wet and not all dried out. Here is much more information prepared by the Dept. of Horticultural at NC State University (Evans, Gibson): The poinsettia is a small tree native to the tropical areas of southern Mexico and South America. Joel Poinsett, the first US ambassador to Mexico, introduced it to the United States in 1825. The colorful part of the poinsettia is not the flower, but

the bracts: modified leaves. The true flowers are very small and yellow, and can be found in the center of the bracts. Because it is a tropical plant, any exposure to temperatures below 50 degrees F may cause chilling injury. Don’t put the plants in your trunk on a cold day!

Water your poinsettia so that the planting media (the soil) is damp, but never soggy. Allow the pot to drain, and pour off any water that collects in the saucer below the drainage holes.

Don’t let decorative foil hold water: a few holes will allow it to drain properly. The best temperature for the plants is between 70 and 75 degrees F. Lowering the night temperature to 60 or 65 degrees F will help maintain the bright coloration of the bracts.

Plenty of light is needed to keep that bract color high and to prevent leaf drop.

If you want to try and keep the plant for the year, and promote re-flowering next season, just place the plant in a sunny location, water as needed, and lightly fertilize it monthly.

In the spring, cut the plant back to 3 or 4 inches to promote new growth and repot into a slightly larger pot. Expose the plant to outdoor sunlight a little at a time, and when it is used to full sun, plant it outside for the summer. Move the plant back inside before the weather gets too cool next fall (while night temperatures are still above 60 degrees F). Starting the first week of October, put the plants in a dark location that will get NO light, not even little bits. Keep it watered and fertilized and, if the stars all align, you will have new blooms in about 9-11 weeks.

Or, you can throw it on the compost pile and buy a new one next year. Just saying.

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PROPERTY (cont. from page 40)

Grady Ingle to Bank of America, NA, 242 Mill Creek Road, $123,500.

Sensational Builders, Inc. to Kevin and Andrea Barefoot, 535 Park Meadows Drive, $196,000.

James and Yvonne Pitts to William Davis, 165 Cedar Lane, $230,000.

Harold and Peggy Clark and David and Sheryl Waynne to Ranzer and Brandye Horne, 328 Chatham St., $142,000.

American Homesmith, LLC to Phillip and Lynne Mitchell, 550 Pearson Circle, $244,000.

Clayton Cannon to Joe and Brenda Poston, 222 Junius Drive, $149,000.

J. C. Jackson Builders, LLC to Deann Coleman, 516 Park Meadows Drive, $250,000.

Jackson and Carol Conner to Patricia Jones, 2617 W. Forest Drive, $149,500.

The Bank of New York Mellon to Joseph and Elizabeth Grant, 235 Hickory Shores Drive, $260,000

H.B. and Bessie Buchanan to Walter and Dorothy Day, 1260 Sea Gate Drive, $150,000.

Tara Cleveland to Sarah Kepley, 175 W. Cottontail Run Drive, $151,500.

Jeff and Crystal Steinkamp to Malvin Haubenstein, 544 Chatham St., $160,000

Robert and Erika McVicker to Nancy Browning, 117 Water Lane, $399,000.

Mark Hartman to Bank of America, NA, 712 Cannonsgate Drive, $503,000.

Live Oak Road, LLC to Linda and Jimmie Foss, 185 Live Oak Road, $510,000.

Pine Knoll Shores

Michael Lincoln to George and Elizabeth Marsden, 173 Loblolly Drive, $112,000.

Dillard Wallace Construction Company to Tony and Stephanie Fox, 313 Silver Creek Landing Road, $65,000.

Kelley and Earl Wingo, Jr. to Fred and Linda Jensen, 277 Salter Path Road, $145,000.

Elmer and Mary Carter to Ginger Yokley, 306 Ocean Spray Drive, $95,000.

Mable Hesmer to Holt and Donna Browning, 590 Westport Drive, $150,000.

Matthew and Amy Beasley to Jeffrey Edgerton, 202 Sea Horse Drive, $115,000.

Woodard & Daughters, Inc. to June Leland, 117 Salter Path Road #501-A, $315,000.

Joanne Rinewalt to Justin and Brandie Rodriguez, 603 Bridle Court, $130,000.

William and Grey Christian and Cynthia Carter to Stanley and Mary Lea, 103 Laurel Court, $323,500.

Raymond Eatmon to Gerrit Dekleuver, 405 Cedar Point Blvd., $145,000.

Dolores Clarke to Abigail and Donnell Guy, Jr., 149 Loblolly Drive, $335,000.

Bradford and Shawn Smith to John and Donna Granger, 401 Maritime Place, $991,000.

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David Shew, Jr. to William and Nanette Page, 492 VFW Road, $18,500.

Marlene and Charles Battle, III to David and Barbara Gardner, 358 Hidden Bay Drive, $50,000.

Edith Mason to Timmy and Terri Creech, 407 Park Ave., $146,000.

T & R Builders of North Carolina, Inc. to Marcus and Sarah Novelli, 106 Kayak Court, $167,500.

Paul and Mary Metters to Steven and Leila Goodwin, 250 Bell St., $188,000.

Paul and Mary Metters to Annice Rhue and Reginald Rhue, 151 Waterway Drive, $213,000.

Coldwater Creek Development, Inc. to Stone Bay Partners, LLC, 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, 313 & 315 Echo Ridge Road, $280,000.

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T O U R I S M Barometer Crystal Coast Gears Up for Big New Year’s Celebration!

MANY CARTERET COUNTY residents have traditionally gone out of town for New Year’s Eve. But last year changed all of that.

The first annual Crystal Coast First Night event was held with Morehead City, Atlantic Beach and Beaufort participating. The three-day celebration attracted close to 5,000 people from in and outside the county as well as out of state.

This year the event will be a five-day countywide celebration renamed “Crystal Coast Countdown” beginning Friday, Dec. 28 through Tuesday, Jan. 1.

Crystal Coast towns will team up to offer various daytime and nighttime activities. Morehead City Mayor Jerry Jones is a strong supporter and envisions the event becoming bigger and better each year.

“We’re proud of our coastal heritage here and we like visitors, we like the guests to come in and have a good time and that’s what it’s about.”

Owner of the Ruddy Duck Tavern, Fabian Botta said, “It not only helps boost business but it’s also a way to bring the community together.” Botta’s wife Silvana is chair of the Countdown committee and has worked countless hours encouraging local citizens and businesses to get involved.

The arts and culture extravaganza will span multiple venues throughout the county featuring a lineup of musicians,

storytellers, scavenger hunts, dance groups, golf tournament, tours, artists & art competitions, the Resolution Run and a children’s Creation Fun Station. New Year’s Eve offers an exhilarating countdown to midnight complete with a Crab Pot Drop, live music and fireworks. Special New Year’s Day activities include the popular Penguin Plunge and a family sandcastle building contest.

Event goers will have the opportunity to purchase “DisCountdown Cards” at a very reasonable price to receive great deals from participating local businesses while also showing support. To find out how you can become a participating business, visit www.crystalcoastcountdown.com/#!discountdown-card.

Be a part of this exciting celebration. Our goal is to make the Crystal Coast the preferred coastal New Year’s destination.

Visit the website frequently for a complete schedule of events and updated information, www.crystalcoastcountdown.com or email crystalcoastcountdown@gmail.com.

Elizabeth Barrow Director of Local PR/Communications Crystal Coast Tourism Authority

TURTLE TRACKS A Good Year for Sea Turtles in North Carolina IT WAS A good year for sea turtles in North Carolina, in general, and in Emerald Isle, in particular. The state recorded an above average total of 1,098 sea turtle nests along the 330 miles of ocean-facing beaches that provide suitable habitat for sea turtle nesting. Emerald Isle, with 12.5 miles of open beaches, contributed 30 nests, an all time record for sea turtle nests.

State-wide those nests contained an estimated total of 117,300 eggs from which 84,500 hatchlings crawled off into the surf. Emerald Isle’s contributions to the state’s totals were More than 100 turtles emerged about 3,300 eggs, from which about 2,500 hatchlings made it safely into the ocean. Emerald Isle’s during the “boil” of nest #8 on two earliest nests were laid on May 25 and the last nest was laid on Aug. 6. As in the past, the average Aug. 5. (Jim Craig photo) number of eggs found in the nests was 115. The average length of time from nesting until the first hatching was 54 days, a time which has been slowly shrinking as summers seem to be getting warmer.

The 80+ volunteers worked conscientiously from dawn walks to find nests until the wee hours of the evenings as they watched over hatching babies. Some folks may wonder about the amount of effort put forth by the team in the total program, but not the members.

Their resounding response is that they love to see the fulfillment of the miraculous process of conversion of eggs into live hatchlings and they are thrilled to play an important part in helping preserve some of nature’s wonderful creatures. Furthermore, seaturtle.org notes the “data obtained are crucial in monitoring populations, formulating protective regulations, making management decisions and maximizing reproduction.”

Readers are invited to examine the seaturtle.org website for detailed information on the Emerald Isle program and the 24 similar programs along the North Carolina coast. The data is accessed by going to seaturtle.org and following the prompts to Resources: Nesting: United States: North Carolina. The site contains an overview as well as much specific data.

Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer in the 2013 sea turtle season should contact Pam Minnick at paminn@aol.com. Anyone finding a sea turtle on the Emerald Isle beach over the winter should report the finding to the Emerald Isle Police at the non-emergency line 252-354-2021.

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Coastal Report Exploring the Rachel Carson Reserve UNDER A WARM sun on a gorgeous fall afternoon, I slid my kayak into the flat waters of Taylors Creek along the business waterfront of Beaufort, NC. A stone’s throw across the creek is what appears to be one island that runs parallel with the waterfront for over two miles. What I have always thought of as Carrot Island is actually four islands, including Bird Shoal, Town Marsh and Horse Island. This group of islands, along with a section of salt marsh called Middle Marsh, is a nature lover’s destination known as the Rachel Carson Reserve.

Preservation of these islands started in 1977 when local residents objected to proposed development of the islands. By 1989, all four islands, consisting of 2,315 acres of salt marsh, dunes, beaches, tidal flats, shrub thickets and maritime forest, were protected. This is one of 10 educational, research and recreation sites managed by the NC Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve as a state nature preserve. The site is named after the great ecologist and writer Rachel Carson, who alerted us to the impacts of pesticides in the environment with her book “Silent Spring” in 1962. Also, her 1955 book, “The Edge of the Sea,” was inspired by her time spent in the marshes in and around the Beaufort area. I decided to paddle around these same waters and let my senses enjoy the pleasures of the day.

Heading east along Taylors Creek, the tide is in my favor and at times I only use my paddle as a rudder. I swiftly and silently glide past numerous “snowbird” sailboats that have taken rest among the mooring buoys that line the creek in their southward quest to outrun winter. I turn my boat south into a tidal creek known as “Deep Cut” which separates Town Marsh to the west and Carrot Island to the east.

Waist-high marsh grass delineates the creek and clumps of oysters stick up like knife blades through the water. I continue on until Deep Cut isn’t deep anymore and ditch my kayak on the highest nearby sand bar. Walking out across a mud flat, an army of fiddler crabs greets me and parts like the Red Sea creating a path that quickly closes behind me. From here, I can see Horse Island to the east, which lies parallel to and south of Carrot Island and Bird Shoal to the west, which in turn runs parallel to, and is south of, Town Marsh.

Off in the distance I can see the silhouettes of about 25 horses, heads bowed and as still as statues. The origin of these horses is still debated. The reasonable theory

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is that they were put on the island for grazing in the 1940s by a Beaufort resident and over the years they became feral, or wild. The romantic theory is that they swam over from Shackleford Banks where the horses are known to be decedents of Spanish Mustangs that survived shipwrecks long ago. Either story is fine with me. The horses are magnificent with their long, windtangled manes cascading down and their shiny coats creating a handsome sturdy creature.

I observed them for a couple of hours, unable to escape their allure. The dynamics of the group soon became obvious with the dominant males staring down any rival that strayed too close. Since they are considered a cultural resource, they are not managed as an exotic species even though their presence does create some resource damage. The Reserve staff conducts a number of research and habitat restoration projects designed to reduce sediments loosened by their hooves from reaching the wetlands by stabilizing the soil with native plantings.

These project areas are identified by the protective fencing that prohibits horse grazing and trampling. They also employ a birth control program to keep the population under 40 horses.

Reluctantly, I left the horses

munching on the marsh grass while flocks of white ibis probed the ground for fiddler crabs and I walked over to the white sandy beaches of Bird Shoal. Here and there tiny horseshoe crab molts are scattered about. Semipalmated plovers dominated the sand flats with a few ruddy turnstones and a couple of piping plovers mixed in. Closer to the water’s edge, large groups of brown pelicans were roosting and busy preening their feathers. Then, a cloud of black skimmers rose into the sky and drifted in unison towards Shackleford Banks. As if choreographed, they flashed their black back and white belly as they rapidly changed direction before finally settling back down exactly where they had begun. A birding hotspot, close to 200 species of birds have been documented in the Reserve.

Watching the birds from a low mud flat, where many a Beaufort resident has scratched out a few clams, I could feel tidal water leaking into my shoes and realized that I better check on my unanchored kayak. I hustled back without a moment to spare as the kayak was now floating on the rising tide. Back in the boat, I paddled east in the waters that separated Carrot Island and Horse Island. Years ago, much of Carrot Island, and Town Marsh for that matter, was fortified and elevated with dredge spoil material.

This has allowed pockets of shrub thickets and maritime forests to establish a foothold over the years. The red cedar and live oak trees have been sculpted into gnarly shapes by years of salt-laced southerly winds. Within these upland areas, raccoons, foxes (gray and red) and rabbits (marsh and cottontail) are able to survive in these harsh coastal conditions.

Beside the boat I had a companion, as a striped mullet repeatedly jumped out of the water landing, each time with a slap.

In the early 1800s, Carrot Island was the site of a mullet fishery where these fish were netted, cleaned, salted and then sold in Beaufort. The unique name of the island is the result of the number of carts that were used by fishermen to move their catch of fish from the south side of the island to Beaufort. At the time, there was a “bridge” constructed of ballast stones piled across Taylors Creek. A number of the carts were often left, or stored, on the island during the year. Cart Island, as it was originally known, eventually became Carrot Island. If you hear the word cart in the Down East brogue, it sounds a bit like the word carrot.

Native Americans, particularly the Coree Tribe, also used the island to take advantage of its healthy stocks of red drum, speckled trout, oysters, clams and crabs. The island was also used as a campsite by British troops as they skirmished with the town of Beaufort during the Revolutionary War. By now the tide had flooded in and was higher than usual, allowing me to paddle everywhere I wanted. A flooded raccoon trail was just deep enough for me to paddle across a marsh island to reach the Carrot Island boardwalk. Here, I took a break and absorbed the views of Middle Marsh where great egrets and great blue herons took refuge in the shrub thickets from a high tide that was too deep for their long legs. Overhead, a couple of kingfishers loudly chattered as they argued over fishing territory rights. A sinking sun cast a golden, illuminating glow on everything it touched.

The light was so flattering it could have rendered even an opossum beautiful.

I paddled back towards Town Marsh along the south side of Carrot Island; reaching Deep Cut, I turned for one last glance of the ponies. In the distance the beacon of Cape Lookout swept out across the marsh, beckoning like beautiful Siren. A trip to the Cape will need to wait for another day since one afternoon was not nearly enough time on the reserve. I need a day to check out Middle Marsh, another day to spend just watching the horses, another day for birding, another to hike the Town Marsh trails, another day to…

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2013 Crystal Coast Countdown Welcomes the New Year Join in the fun and excitement this New Year’s holiday with the Crystal Coast Countdown 2013, running from Friday, Dec. 28 through Tuesday, Jan. 1. Activities and events are planned throughout Carteret County to ensure fun for the whole family during the New Year’s celebrations.

This five-day arts and culture extravaganza spans multiple venues throughout the county, including Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Beaufort and Down East. The event will feature indoor and outdoor activities during the day and night with a lineup of musicians, storytellers, scavenger hunts, dance groups, tours, art competitions, Resolution Run and a children’s Creation Fun Station. New Year’s Eve night promises an exhilarating countdown to midnight complete with a Crab Pot Drop, live music and fireworks.

Friday offers guided tours in Pine Knoll Shores at 9am, a scavenger hunt at 11am along the multi-use path in Emerald Isle, a bonfire from 6-8pm at The Circle in Atlantic Beach with live music and Pickin’ and Grinnin’ at St. James Methodist Church, Newport, from 6:30-8:30pm.

Saturday brings the Resolution Run, consisting of a 1-mile run or 5K race, both beginning at 8:30am in Beaufort. Both races begin and end on Front Street in front of First Citizens Bank and use the same race scores as the Carteret County Parks

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Saturday also hosts a historical tour of the Beaufort Historic Site at 10 and 11:30am and 3pm, along with a doubledecker bus tour of the grounds at 1:30pm.

At the Children Celebration Fun Station from 1-4pm on Saturday, kids ages 29 make fun New Year’s crafts at the Train Depot in downtown Morehead City.

Pre-Registration is required, and there is a limit of 20 participants for each 30 minute time slot. A parade will follow at 3:30pm on the Train Depot grounds around the gazebo where kids can show off their works of art. Register children by emailing crystalcoastcountdown@ gmail.com or calling 252-222-2161.

Sunday plays host to a reggae concert with local favorites Selah Dubb from 2-4pm at the Emerald Isle Community Center. Selah Dubb has rocked audiences throughout the country with their all-original, cross generational surf reggae style.

Monday, New Year’s Eve, again offers tours of the Beaufort Historic Site at 10 and 11:30am and 3pm. Take the tour on the bright red double-decker bus at 1pm. For those who wish to hang around Beaufort, the Pirate Plunge drops at 7pm on Front Street. Over in Morehead City, the Webb Library is holding its own event from 11am-2pm, teaching children ages 5-10 about New Years traditions from around the world through crafts, stories, games and more. The cost is $5 per hour, snacks are provided and reservations recommended. Pine Knoll Shores is joining the fun at 11am with the first annual PKS New Year’s Eve Scramble Golf Tournament at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast. At 9pm the Crystal Coast School of the Arts kicks off the countdown to the new year at Katherine Davis Park, Morehead City, followed by live music and at midnight, the official New Year starts with a Crab Pot Drop and a fireworks display.

On the first day of 2013, the countdown has come to an end, but the events are still going strong. Tuesday, Jan. 1 plays host to the Battle of the Sands, a sand sculpture contest at the Circle in Atlantic Beach. Prizes are awarded for the most unique and creative sandcastle. The final event of the day is the much anticipated Penguin Plunge, which takes place at 1pm. Last year, more than 700 people participated in this bone-chilling dip in the Atlantic Ocean, making it a growing success. Preregistration is required and all proceeds go to benefit Carteret County charities.

Celebrate the New Year with communities around the county and bring friends and out for several days of fun and excitement to help usher in the New Year.

Island Review friends and readers, Due to increased cost and bulk distribution, the Island Review will NO LONGER be directly mailed to Carteret County residents. If you would like to continue to receive the magazine by mail, we are offering a subscription at a rate of $18 per year (12 issues). Credit card payments will be accepted by calling our office at 252-247-7442. To pay by check, please send your name and mailing address along with a check payable to NCCOAST Communications to 201 N. 17th St., Morehead City, NC 28557.

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T O W N Meeting Stormwater Drainage Improvements RON CULLIPHER, SHROUD Engineering, provided the Atlantic Beach Town Council with a detailed status report on engineering solutions and the costs associated with fixing stormwater drainage problem areas within the town during their November meeting. His report focused on five areas; East Boardwalk, Pond Drive, Dunes Avenue/Club Colony, Charlotte and Durham avenues, Davis Boulevard and Hoop Pole Creek Drive.

The East Boardwalk solution is a “high cost” project according to Cullipher because it would require a bore through a sand dune. The cost, estimated at $94,000, would be a gravity solution that is also impacted by very narrow right of ways in the area. The plan calls for connecting to ditching on Atlantic Avenue and improving the grade of the ditching to remove low areas and improve flow.

The Pond Drive area has an extremely “low ground elevation and is influenced by tidal surges,” said Cullipher. He has proposed improving outlets to help get the water out of the area faster at an estimated cost of $50,000.

The Dunes Avenue/Club Colony plan has an estimated cost of $140,600 and is also a gravity flow solution that calls for gaining approval from NC Dept. of Transportation to tie into existing ditching along Hwy 58. This would mean installing piping north, across Hwy 58, and this work should ideally be scheduled prior to the repaving of the road.

The Charlotte Avenue/Durham Avenue/Davis Boulevard section is estimated to be the most expensive area, a cost of approximately $280,000, and faces several environmental hurdles as the plan calls for water to be discharged into the channels. The area also has little easement space.

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in this area. Cullipher stated that he wants to “lower the cost impact and the environmental impact,” as he re-examines solutions for this area.

The Hoop Pole Creek Drive area is one in which a gravity solution is not possible and “the standing water would have to be pumped” to another location, stated Cullipher. Ideally they would move the water to another site that would act as a “vegetative filtering” of the storm water instead of pumping the water into the sound, which is not feasible due to the shellfish waters in the area. The estimate for this type of solution is more than $176,000 and contingent on locating suitable property nearby to receive the excess pumped water.

The council made no decisions on the possible solutions at the meeting.

Members agreed to utilize upcoming workshop sessions to analyze the benefits of the solutions and weigh them against the cost of the projects, while also prioritizing the projects. Councilmember Eddie Briley stressed that these projects are “why we have stormwater fees and we need to look at spending these” revenues.

The council expressed consensus with his comments and the need to further discuss the available revenues and fund balances to pay for these solutions at the workshop. Mayor Pro-Tem Harry Archer shared information with Cullipher and the audience on a process he was briefed on to “amend the soil” to increase water infiltration by improving the soil capacity to move up to “10 inches of rainwater in 4 hours.”

Atlantic Beach Rejects Proposed Insurance Rate Increase The Atlantic Beach Town Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution that “strongly encourages the NC Commissioner of Insurance to reject the proposed 30 percent increase in base rates for Territory #8, and encourages the commissioner to work toward a fairer homeowner’s insurance rate.”

The council in its resolution noted that the homeowners in Territory #8, which Atlantic Beach is a part of, already have a rate that is higher than any others in the state, $1,522 for $75,000 worth of coverage. While the base rates in other territories range from a low of $312 annually to $1,379 annually, the council noted that the proposed 30 percent increase would raise the rate to $1,979 annually, “by far the highest in the state.”

Public Comments Pace Winstead professed her appreciation for Fire Chief Adam Snyder’s work on bringing new heart monitors, and “for that I want to thank you and applaud you!” She also wanted to publicly thank the efforts to save the student’s life when he was pulled from the water while on a field trip to Fort Macon. She concluded her remarks by stating how appropriate it was that Snyder was awarded the Service Above Self Award by the Rotary Club and brought her remarks to an end by looking directly at Synder and stating, “Thank you so much!”

Joe Goodson expressed that he was proud of the work the council is doing to “improve Atlantic Beach for those who live here,” and he asked for help in getting something moving, “stormwater.” Goodson shared photos of his home and the water that routinely pools in his garage. His home in the Atlantic Avenue area turns into a lake, and for sometimes up to four days he has to wait for the water to go down. The storm water affects his house and property, and Goodson is seeking the town’s help in solving this problem.

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M AY O R ’ S Notes Join the Town Discussion Online BOGUE BANKS IS not known as Mayor Trace Cooper a hotbed for technology company incubation. Nonetheless, an exciting new internet company was born, in part, in Emerald Isle during the last couple of years. I mention this not only because one of the founders is a friend, Dan Parham, but because the services that the company provides are services that we could all use and that would be very helpful to local governments on our island and elsewhere.

The company is called Neighborland. After working on its early stages in Emerald Isle, the company is now based out of San Francisco and has been backed by the founders of Twitter, among others. Neighborland is a new way to make your town a better place. It provides residents, developers and municipalities with a powerful, but simple way to connect and share ideas about how our towns can evolve.

The website is located at www.neighborland.com. After a simple sign-up process, you can instantly post ideas about what you want in your neighborhood. The first town in which the site launched was New Orleans and it’s easy to see how an easyto-use site to comment about how that city should rebuild after Katrina would make a big impact. Not everyone has the time to go to every town council or planning board meeting, but everyone does have ideas about what their town should consist of. Until now, there has not been an easy way to get those ideas out into the public for discussion.

But, the value of a site like this is not just for large cities or those recovering from a disaster. A key part of Atlantic Beach – the Circle – is currently in the planning phases of its redevelopment and your input is needed there. The developers who control much of the Circle are holding public information and input sessions on the redevelopment. But, if you cannot make it to these meetings, Neighborland is a great place to share your thoughts. It is a very intuitive and interactive interface (if you can use Facebook, you can use Neighborland) and I am looking forward to seeing our citizens thoughts and engaging them in discussions on the site. Some of the ideas already posted for Atlantic Beach by me and others include a kid’s bike park, live music at the Circle and a bike path that connects Emerald Isle to Atlantic Beach.

If you are a regular reader of the Island Review you have probably noticed that a lot of my recent articles have focused on the Circle. This is because I think that the Circle is the heart of Atlantic Beach and without a healthy heart, the rest of the town will suffer. One of the things that excites me about the Circle is that we have a clean slate – we are basically starting from scratch in the area. There are many opportunities to put good ideas to work. Another exciting aspect is that rebuilding the heart of our town will happen relatively quickly. Obviously, there has not been much action there over the past few years. But, when things get rolling in the next year, it should move pretty quickly.

As it does, we want to know your thoughts on the direction ahead. So, come to a town meeting, log into Neighborland or drop me a line. We have an amazing opportunity at the Circle and we want to make sure we get it right.

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M AY O R ’ S Notes

What a Year!

WHEN I WAS young(er), I remember people telling me that as I get older time will go faster and faster. Seems like yesterday was Independence Day, and the day before that was last Christmas.

While it’s been a fast year it has also been a great year in Pine Knoll Shores.

Mayor Ken Jones From a budget and finance perspective, we ended our fiscal 2011/2012 with an outstanding audit. Our town is in great financial shape.

Aside from seeing the completion of the Mimosa Street bridge, your board of commissioners has put a lot of time looking to the future of our town. We began the engineering for a plan to control and dispose of storm water. This has been on the town’s to-do list for years. This should cut the flooding of the east end of town tremendously, thereby allowing those citizens to get insurance and better rates. It also should make the properties more desirable and valuable.

We are also looking to the future of emergency services in our town.

We are engaging a firm that will conduct a feasibility study on the potential of merging our fire department with the Indian Beach fire department. Why? We have a world class fire department, volunteers and staff that make it that way. It is also the biggest annual expense for any municipality. As I look down the road, it looks like we may get fewer volunteers. Pine Knoll Shores has always relied on our dedicated volunteers, but our demographics are changing and we are all getting older.

We want to continue to bring on new volunteers, but the initial

training requirements consist of 240 hours of training just to become minimally qualified, with an additional requirement of 36 hours per year to maintain minimum certification! You need to be very dedicated and sure you want to be involved with our extraordinary team before you commit. We will make a special effort to keep you informed of the results and any changes.

Our police and fire teams from Public Safety are both working on certifications that will ensure we have the best and most efficient teams possible at the right cost. Police Chief Lorrie Lepore has brought the VIPS (Volunteers in Police Service) back to PKS. We did work with Atlantic Beach, but our citizens want to work in our town. The chief will also bring the “National Night Out” back to our town. Both of these transitions will cost the town less money and better involve our community.

The major fundraiser we put on as a community, the Kayak for the Warriors, raised more than $44,500 at the fifth annual event. Very impressive and all done by volunteers. This year the “Tour de Bogue Banks” added to the bottom line and to the involvement by our neighboring towns in the county.

Earlier this year we conducted our first major repaving effort on our municipal streets in over a decade. The repaving of Knollwood, Pinewood and Bay streets addressed some of the worse areas in town.

We do not intend on stopping there.

There are so many things going on in our town that it’s hard to get them all on paper. Our focus remains on being more responsive and providing better service at a better cost to you, With all the events throughout the year, whether it’s a homeowner’s association party, the Kayak for the Warriors reception or a PKS Garden Club event, it’s always great to see our neighbors. Thank you.

As we finish the year I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your families the very Merriest of Christmases. I hope the season brings you peace and happiness. And next year…? I know it will be fast, but I’m sure it will be another great year in Pine Knoll Shores.

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C L U B News PKS Garden Club MEMBERS OF THE garden club are eagerly anticipating a Christmas luncheon set for Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast. In preparation, a number of members created holiday crafts on Nov. 14. The group learned how to construct and decorate beautiful evergreen wreaths, the art of tying the perfect bow for these wreaths and for Christmas gifts, fashioning marvelous table centerpieces and suggestions for unique gift exchanges.

The garden club meeting on Oct. 10 turned into a marvelous traveling adventure.

After a brief business meeting, members headed for Poplar Grove in Hampstead for lunch, then proceeded to the Ash Japanese Maple farm.

Poplar Grove has a fascinating farmers market with all sorts of food and crafts for sale. After thoroughly browsing the market, the club enjoyed lunch in the park’s picnic area. The highlight of the day was investigating the Ash Japanese Maple farm owned and operated by Thomas and Nancy Ash. Their hospitality was boundless, and Mr. Ash’s patience and thorough description of how their Japanese maples are planted, watered, pruned and fertilized held our avid attention. The couple purchased 11 acres of pine and hardwood forest in 1983 and in 1984 began clearing space to plant their Japanese maple trees.

The first thing members saw upon entering their property was the beautiful Japanese style house that Mr. Ash built in 1984. Nearby nestled in a hollow was a charming pond full of colorful koi. On the banks of the pond was a picturesque Japanese tea house also built by Mr. Ash, sporting heavy ceramic roof tiles from Japan.

There are 500 varieties of Japanese maples, all of which are grafted trees called cultivars. The Ashes have 60 cultivars and 5,000 trees. All the cultivars have wild under stock. When cultivars drop seed, the new seedlings revert one step back to that stock. Semi-shade lighting is best for these trees. Ones grown in full sun grow twice as fast and produce colors twice as brilliant. Hot summers, especially when nights maintain the heat, stress the trees, changing their chlorophyll content and turning the pink leaves bright green. Exceeding stress turns them dark red.

All the trees are pruned bonsai style twice a year so that they maintain their shape – either pyramidal or flat pie shape. Since they need much water and love damp feet, they require an underground watering system to keep them healthy. They all have delicate deeply cut notched leaves. Some have branches that are upright, but most are pruned so their delicate branches grow weeping downward in a waterfall shape for additional beauty.

Visitors and guests are always invited to join the meetings, held every second Wednesday at town hall at 9:30am for refreshments, followed by a program at 10.

By Clare Winslow

PKS Women’s Club Members of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club were mesmerized as Lisa Pelletier of the Jack Spencer Goodwin Research Library at The History Place in Morehead City relayed her virtual journey through census records, probate court documents, death certificates, tombstones and family recollections to piece together the Pelletier family tree going back millennia.

On Oct. 26, Pelletier and Library Director Pat Edwards were the guest speakers at the club’s monthly meeting. Using her family tree research, she demonstrated the various methods she used to document her ancestor Levi Pelletier’s life as she searched for more than just places and dates, but also sought insights into his character, triumphs and trials during his lifetime in Eastern North Carolina. Levi died in 1899 after serving in the Civil War, raising a large family and maintaining the family plantation, which was located near Spooner’s Creek and Pelletier Creek in Morehead City.

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Pat Edwards explained the resources available at the Library and online are to assist those interested in tracing their own family’s history.

The library, a division of the Carteret County Historical Society, is staffed by knowledgeable volunteers who are available to guide individuals through the necessary steps to “grow” their family tree. In addition to a vast collection of materials related to Carteret County and North Carolina, the library also contains genealogical resources from Massachusetts down the east coast, thereby providing valuable information to Carteret County natives as well as the many local residents who are from “off.”

Edwards and Pelletier invited club members to visit the library any day, 10am-4pm, Monday through Friday and the first Saturday of every month, to begin their personal journey to enrich their lives through learning about their ancestors. Information about the various programs offered at The History Place, including an upcoming genealogy workshop to be offered in January, can be found on the Historical Society’s website at www. thehistoryplace.org.

Following the speakers’ program, Women’s Club President Bonnie Ferneau conducted the business meeting. Plans have been finalized for the club Christmas Luncheon to be held at 11:30am on Friday, Dec. 7 at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast.

Arlene Terrell, chair of the hospitality committee, provided details of the event. A lunch buffet is planned at the cost of $18/person. Entertainment will be provided by the Southern Belles, a local barbershop chorus. The singers perform a variety of four-part harmony music including patriotic, show tunes, rock ’n roll, Carolina Tunes, Barbershop and more. The 12-member chorus includes members from Carteret, Onslow, Jones and Craven counties.

The first meeting of 2013 will be held on Jan. 25, with club member and accomplished baker Donna Belanger presenting a program entitled “How Sweet It Is.” All women residing in Pine Knoll Shores are invited to attend meetings and join the club.

By Michelle Powers

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B E S T Buys AIRPORTS 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.

FINANCIAL & INSURANCE Academy Mortgage Corporation: 142 Fairview Drive, Suite C, Emerald Isle, 252-725-9814, academymortgage.com/ jonathanwood. Contact Jonathan Wood today for a free mortgage pre-approval analysis. Offering residential financing options for all types of properties since 1999.

Bluewater Insurance: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, your premier source for personal and commercial insurance for boat, automobile, builders risk, coastal homeowner, general liability, commercial property and workers compensation. Call 252-354-1414 for a free quote.

Edward Jones: serving individual investors since 1871, edwardjones.com. Community representatives: Alice Cundiff, 686 W. Corbett Ave., Suite 5, Swansboro, 877-3268484, 910-326-8468; or Walter O’Berry, 1061 Cedar Point Blvd., Suite C, 28584, 252393-8023.

Emerald Isle Insurance: 8754 Reed Drive, Unit 9, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5086. Protect your beach property & save on flood insurance by working with Rhonda & Sherry for coverage on your primary residence, second home or rental unit.

FOOD & WINE Flipperz Family Bar & Grill: K & V Plaza, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7775. Casual island lunch & dinner daily with full ABC, ice cream bar, daily specials, salads, burgers, sandwiches, steak & seafood, kids’ plates, across from CVS. Check out the addition of Flipperz Etc. located next door, providing beach gear, souvenirs & wine.

Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar: 8002 Emerald Drive, 252-354-6200, open TuesdaySaturday with exceptional American cuisine.

More than a dozen wines available by the glass and more than 24 martini choices.

Come taste the difference.

Portofino Ristorante & Wine Bar: Bell Cove Village, Coast Guard Road. Open for lunch with a new lower priced dinner menu.

Dinner begins at 4:30pm. Closed Sunday and Monday, 252-354-8111.

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HEALTH & BODY Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center: 300 Taylor Notion Road, Cape Carteret, 252393-1000, ccaw.net. M-F 5:30am-9pm, Sat. 8am-4pm, Sun. 1-6pm. Youth & adult programs, swim lessons, yoga & pilates, bosu, indoor heated pool, hot tub & steam, professional staff & personal trainers, regular & seasonal memberships.

Coastal Singing Bowl Sounds: Bright Walker presents Himalayan & Crystal Quartz Singing Bowls. Uplift the spirit, relax the body, renew your energy through the extraordinary power of sound. Integrate into any group gathering in home or workplace.

Supported by leading physicians, including Dr. OZ, to reduce stress. Call 252-354-7672, email bwsingingbowls@hotmail.com or visit www.brightsingingbowls.com.

Med First Immediate Care & Family Practice: 7901 Emerald Isle Drive, Ste. 7, Emerald Isle, 910-238-4228, for all your urgent and immediate medical needs, including adult and pediatric care, occupational medicine, lacerations, sprains and fractures, drug screenings, sports, school and DOT physicals. On-site lab, x-ray and bracing.

Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork: 142 Fairview Drive, Suite F, Emerald Isle, now offering professional massage in Emerald Isle – the ideal way to relax after a stressful week, or help ease sore muscles. 252-515-6872.

HOME SERVICES AA Express Plumbing Service, Inc: 211-6 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-247-1155, aaexpressplumbing@ embarqmail.com. Professional, licensed plumbing service – winterizing, water heaters, softeners and full plumbing needs.

Emergency 24/7 service. Fully insured.

Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters: 4101 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-727-9040.

Free estimates! The Carolinas’ only custom Bahama & Colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, rolldowns- no storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings.

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control: Morehead City, 252-726-1781, New Bern, 252-6362345, 800-763-0378 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 Craftsmen: 306 Daisy Court, Emerald Isle, 252-354-9396, cell 503-0466.

For quality remodeling, additions & docks, call licensed and insured Chris Ferri for

estimates on windows, doors, roofing, painting, siding, decks, bulkheads, steps, walls & fences.

Great Windows: 252-728-3373. Quality custom made window treatments including blinds, shades & shutters. For a perfect match, professional decorators come to your home or business. Products include: Great Windows, Hunter Douglas, Timber and Somfy motorized remote control. Fast oneweek service (shutters 15 days). Call today for a handcrafted, flawless fit, precise installation and 100-year warranty.

Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall: 230 West Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252354-2883, dmarshall@ec.rr.com. Serving Emerald Isle property owners for 23 years.

Specializing in remodeling and home repairs, services include carpentry, painting, roofs, decks, replacement windows and doors and yard maintenance. Call with all your home improvement needs.

Island Home Maintenance: Emerald Isle, 252-646-2487. Call me for all your maintenance needs. Minor electrical and plumbing repairs, tiling, painting and carpentry. Located on the island.

Liftavator: 3302 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888-634-1717, encelevators.com. Service all brands of elevators & lifts with 5-year product warranty & 2-year service warranty.

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

Outer Island Accents: 252-504-1001, 877788-1051. Custom residential & commercial, interior & exterior painting in Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Morehead City & Beaufort.

References available, fully insured.

Pipeline Plumbing, Inc.: 910-381-4101.

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

Rhinoshield: 2940 Trawick Road #7, Raleigh, is bringing its specialized elastomeric ceramic exterior wall coating to the beach.

It is designed to be waterproof and insulate for long lasting beauty. The formula contains ceramic spheres to perform under harsh conditions to prevent cracking, chipping or peeling for 25 years. See for yourself at www. rhinoshieldnc.com or call 919-239-4009.

Sound Furniture & Appliance: 600 Cedar Point Blvd., Cedar Point, 252-393-8130, shopsoundfurniture.com. Located one mile

west of the Emerald Isle Bridge. Committed to providing quality furniture and appliances at prices you can afford.

Southern Glass & Mirror: 1047 W. Corbett Ave. (Hwy 24), Swansboro, 252-354-1223, 910-325-1050, 24-hr. emergency service 910326-5283. Prompt, professional sales, service & installation of residential & commercial windows & glass doors, screens, mirrors, custom shower doors & enclosures, insulated glass, plexiglass & lexan, in Carteret, Craven & Onslow counties.

Windows & More: 5056 Hwy 70 W, Morehead City, 252-726-8181. Visit our new facility to see full-sized, energy efficient, high quality windows & doors, hardwood floors, plantation shutters & blinds by Marvin, Infinity & Integrity. Skilled installation & service by trained personnel.

Window Wizard: Emerald Isle, 252-5150261. Window cleaning and power washing that will leave your “windows so clean that you’ll think they’re open.” Quality work at an affordable price on both residential and commercial properties. Call Virgil for a free estimate.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR The Quilted Butterfly: 110 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, 252-222-0787. The finest in first-quality fabrics for decorating & quilting.

Open Tues.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-4. Come see our selection.

Artistic Tile & Stone: 252-241-7579. Come visit our new designer showroom located at 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway or visit artistictileandflooring.com.

Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters: 4101 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-727-9040.

Free estimates! The Carolinas’ only custom Bahama & Colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, rolldowns - no storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings.

Budget Blinds: 252-247-3355, cell: 252229-6431, budgetblinds.com. Charlie Utz gives free in-home consultations in Carteret & Craven Counties on cellular shades, plantation shutters, blinds, woven woods, draperies & more.

Coastal Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252-2220707, 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.

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

your home or business. Products include: Great Windows, Hunter Douglas, Timber and Somfy motorized remote control. Fast one-week service (shutters 15 days). For a handcrafted, flawless fit, precise installation and 100-year warranty call today.

Guthrie Interiors: 4050 Arendell St., Morehead City, 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Friday; 10am-3pm, Saturday, carrying furniture, unique art and accessories for all your decorating needs. Monday and after-hours appointments available.

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

Sound Furniture & Appliances: 600 Cedar Point Blvd, Hwy 24 East, Cedar Point, 252393-8130, shopsoundfurniture.com. Quality at exceptional prices.

Window, Wall & Interior Décor: 1507 Live Oak St., Beaufort, windowandwalldecor.com, 252-838-0201 or 800-601-8036. Custom made draperies and valances. Beautiful and as affordable as you need them to be.

GEAR & EVENT RENTALS Island Essentials: Linen & Leisure Supply Company, Emerald Isle, 888-398-8887, 252354-8887, info@island-essentials.com. High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service. Yearround, reserve ahead to ensure availability.

Visit our new showroom at 8002 Emerald Drive by appointment only.

OUTDOORS & MARINE Carolina Home & Garden: 4778 Hwy 24, Bogue, 252-393-9004, a full service nursery offiring the area’s largest selection of coastal trees, shrubs and plants. An expert staff is available for landscape design and installation of ponds, water gardens and bird gardens. Check out the great home and garden gifts and year-round Christmas Shoppe.

Country Club of the Crystal Coast: 152 Oakleaf Drive, Pine Knoll Shores, 252726-1034. Bogue Banks’ only golf course, overlooking Bogue Sound, offering 18 championship holes of golf with pool, clay tennis courts, restaurant, banquet facilities and much more. Golf and tennis open to the public and when you play, you can dine with us too. Memberships available for residents, nonresidents and juniors. Now offering a new dining membership with dues as low as $10 per month. Call for details.

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: 252247-4003, 866-294-3477, ncaquariums. com. Facility includes 32-ft. waterfall, 50,000 gallon Queen Anne’s Revenge display, mountain trout pool, jellyfish gallery, river otter exhibit, 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit with 3 observation windows. Open daily.

Ole Porte Racquet Club: 535 White Oak Crossing, Swansboro, a premier, 5-star tennis club with six har-tru soft courts, four lighted courts, men’s and women’s locker rooms and state-of-the-art pro shop. Club offers racquet stringing and accessories and features two pros on staff with private lessons available. Outdoor pavilion is equipped with a barbecue pit and gas grill. Call for info on clinics, junior clinics, programs and rates, 910-326-1655 or oleporteracquetclub.com.

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.

Waters Landscaping & Vinyl Manufacturing: 252-354-9162, waterslandscaping.com. Residential & commercial decks, custom vinyl porch railing & fencing, arbors, pergolas, enclosures, with lifetime warranty on materials. Custom artwork by licensed vinyl fabricators.

Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-393-9005, yardworkslandscapes.com.

Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast. Quality service in landscaping, irrigation, lawn care, outdoor lighting, hardscapes and design.

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

Advantage Coastal Properties, Ed & Mac Nelson: CrystalCoastHomesOnline.com, office: 252-354-9000, 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!

Aldridge Building Contractors, Inc.: 1515 Hwy 70 East, Kinston, 252-559-7412.

Licensed contractor with more than 35 years of experience for all your residential and commercial construction, additions, new construction and renovations. (cont. on pg. 60) ISLAND REVIEW/December 2012

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B E S T Buys (cont. from pg. 59) Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-726-8800, 800-849-1888, alwilliamsproperties.com. From sound to sea & beyond. We can serve your coastal real estate needs. Open 6 days/week, by appointment on Sunday.

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

Bluewater Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128, 888-258-2128; Cape Carteret 252-393-2111; Atlantic Beach 252-726-3105, 866-467-3105; Beaufort 866-803-0073; bluewaternc.com. Vacation, monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County.

Bluewater Vacation Rentals: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, www.bluewaternc.com.

Call the owner hotline at 866-848-8080 and let them assist you in achieving your goals of maximizing rental income while protecting your investment with the Bluewater Property Management Plan.

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

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

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

Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-3044060, 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, 252-35460

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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), 910577-6400. Licensed general contractor with master craftsmen, modular technology, fast construction, display models.

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

Call today to make your dreams come true.

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

Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Realty World First Coast Realty, 1440-B Salter Path Road, PO Box 620, Salter Path, NC 28575, serving Emerald Isle, Salter Path and the surrounding areas. Over 22 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252247-1000 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@eastnc.twcbc.com.

Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-354-2128, 252-241-1382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail.com. Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer. Call me for all of your real estate needs.

Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800611-7705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true.

Pat Patteson, General Contractor: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-723-8800, 252354-7248, pat@islandhomesbypatpatteson. com. Stop by to see us at our location behind Bert’s Surf Shop. Custom homes, design service & renovations; call Pat, a Master Certified Green Professional, to build your dreams from design to completion; member of NCHBA and NAHB. Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-3542958, 800-849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800-553-7873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for

a week, stay for a lifetime. Call for our rental brochure or email rentals@sun-surf.com for great rentals & fine home sales.

Syndie Byrd, CRS: 252-354-6111, 888354-2128 x219, cell 252-646-3244, homesinemeraldisle.com. Real estate broker with 16+ years sales experience in vacation homes, investment properties, yearround/permanent homes & vacant land.

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

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

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

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

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

Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5325, emeraldislebooks.com. Great selection of books, greeting cards, rubber stamps, kites, bath items, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family. Hardback books discounted 10%.

Emerald Isle Self Storage: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle (access road to Food Lion), 252354-6966. Open Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sat. and Sun. by appt. Now you can keep it all on the island without keeping it in your garage.

J.R. Dunn Fine Jewelers: Emerald Plantation in Emerald Isle, 252-354-5074 or Cypress Bay Plaza in Morehead City, 252-7268700. Offers unique & fine quality jewelry including special pieces such as the Emerald Isle Destination Bracelet. Take home this or another memorable piece of paradise or find the perfect gift here.

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

Whimsical and fun gifts for all occasions.

advertiser INDEX AA Express Plumbing................................... 53

Emerald Isle Books....................................... 12

Academy Mortgage...................................... 41

Emerald Isle Insurance................................. 31

Landmark Homes......................................... 6

Ace Builders ................................................ 33

Emerald Isle Realty Sales............................ 63

Sound Furniture............................................ 16

Ace Hardware Atlantic Beach......................... 7

Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals.......... 32

Southern Glass & Mirror............................... 31

Advantage Coastal Properties...................... 55

Emerald Isle Self Storage............................. 15

Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt.................... 21

Al Williams Properties ........................... 11, 45

Flipperz Family Bar & Grill............................ 37

Sun-Surf Realty Sales.................................... 9

Aldridge Building Contractors....................... 41

Flipperz, Etc.................................................. 37

Sun-Surf Realty, Shelia O’Shea................... 53

Artisan Granite.............................................. 43

Future Homes................................................. 4

Swan Feathers............................................. 28

Artistic Tile & Stone...................................... 35

Great Windows............................................. 28

This Cup’s for You........................................ 11

Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters.................... 39

Guthrie Construction..................................... 13

Top it Off....................................................... 20

Beach Book Mart.......................................... 17

Guthrie Interiors.............................................. 7

Town of Emerald Isle.................................... 24

Bluewater Builders........................................ 22

Handcrafted Homes...................................... 12

Waters Landscaping &

Bluewater Insurance..................................... 22

Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall................. 45

Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre.................. 3

Island Essentials........................................... 14

Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Byrd, CRS..... 3

Island Home Maintenance............................ 15

Chuck Rutter............................................... 11

Bluewater Sales..............................Back Cover

JR Dunn.......................................................... 7

William’s Hardware....................................... 17

Bluewater Vacation Rentals............................ 3

Landmark Homes/Hatteras Pools................. 55

Window Gang............................................... 62

Brimco Builders............................................ 41

LIFTAVATOR Residential Elevators & Lifts..... 6

Windows and More....................................... 62

Budget Blinds............................................... 13

McQueen’s Interiors....................................... 5

Window, Wall & Interior Décor...................... 47

Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS.................... 14

Med First Immediate Care &

Window Wizard............................................. 41

Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center... 13

Family Practice........................................... 15

Carolina Home & Garden............................. 17

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ............. 37

Carteret OBGYN........................................... 39

Ole Porte Racquet Club................................ 47

CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc.............. 2

Outer Banks Marine Construction................ 11

Clamdigger’s Closet..................................... 28

Outer Island Accents.................................... 27

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc.............. 15

Owen’s Construction.................................... 50

Coastal Awnings........................................... 29

Pat Patteson, General Contractor................ 19

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport................ 42

Pipeline Plumbing......................................... 35

Coastal Craftsmen........................................ 15

Portofino....................................................... 33

Coastal Homeowners Guide......................... 23

The Quilted Butterfly..................................... 43

Coastal Singing Bowls.................................. 20

Realty World, Katrina Marshall..................... 11

Country Club of the Crystal Coast................ 35

Rhino Shield................................................. 45

Danny Varner Building.................................. 27

Royal Coat.................................................... 43

Edward Jones............................................... 44

Soleic Outdoor Kitchens by

Vinyl Manufacturing.................................... 35 Watson-Matthews Real Estate,

Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care............................................... 25

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www.EmeraldIsleRealty.com

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

Gail Weldon

Phyllis Howard

Donna Byrd

Don Whiteside

Jeff Pennell

Emma Lee Singleton

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

Oceanfront 1819 Salter Path Road $850,000

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Oceanfront 4407 Ocean Drive East $725,000

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Oceanfront 3303 Ocean Drive West $699,000

Oceanfront 13 Ocean Drive East $499,000

Oceanfront 10559 Wyndtree Drive $1,200,000

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Oceanfront 3107 Ocean Drive $2,600,000

Oceanview 1408 Ocean Drive $459,000

Oceanfront 3109 Ocean Drive $1,300,000

Oceanview 107 William Street $449,000

Oceanfront 6711 Ocean Drive E&W $998,500

Oceanfront 3005 Ocean Drive $1,995,000

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Oceanfront 8619 Oceanview Drive $1,895,000

Oceanview 203 Park Drive West $350,000

Oceanfront 1829 Salter Path Road $529,000

Oceanview 103 10th Street $459,000

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Oceanview 158 Hoffman Beach Road $479,900

Island 104 Bryan Street $299,900

Condo

Ocean Reef $295,000 - $315,000

Soundfront 7516 Sound Drive $825,000

Island 113 Palmetto Lane $495,000

Condo

Pebble Beach $109,900 - $339,950

Soundfront 3004 Emerald Drive $999,900

Island 5415 Cedar Tree Lane $330,000

Condo

Point Emerald Villas $269,900 - $329,000

Island 8715 Emerald Plantation Rd. $310,000

Island 5713 Landing Court $375,000

Condo

Queens Court $171,900 - $339,000

Island 7407 Coral Court $299,900

Island 151 Doe Drive $439,000

Condo

Sunset Harbor $359,900 - $360,000

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5th row with ViewS!

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106 azure drive, emerald isle $479,000. mlS 11-721 Call Cathy 252-622-7500

109 ocean Shore lane, Pine Knoll Shores $899,000. mlS 09-882 Call eleanor 252-342-3660

201 e. landing drive, emerald isle $499,999. mlS 12-2510 Call heidi 910-340-4959

301 arendell Street, morehead City $272,500. mlS 12-4804 Call Jaime 252-725-3193

Soundfront 107 north Court, atlantic Beach $825,000. mlS 12-1699 Call eleanor 252-342-3660

Very PriVate!

1000 Coast guard road, emerald isle $375,000. mlS 11-4688 Call Cathy 252-622-7500

3rd row Beauty!

7905 forest drive, emerald isle $489,500. mlS 12-1780 Call Judi 252-240-9512

1 yr. new waterfront 137 white heron lane, Cape Carteret $649,900. mlS 12-3758 Call Kitch 252-241-1382

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For all our properties visit www.ToLiveAtTheBeach.com Key weSt Cottage 151 arborvitae drive, Pine Knoll Shores $329,000. mlS 12-4729 Call Kathy 252-422-2796

2nd fl. w/eleVator dunescape 224, atlantic Beach $358,000. mlS 12-2384 Call marcia 252-723-8000

on the white oaK! 104 white oak Bluff rd., Stella $449,000. mlS 12-2240 Call Bucky & teresa 252-241-5376

CoaStal Charm 9801 outrigger Court, emerald isle $549,000. mlS 12-2468 Call Syndie 252-646-3244

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Summerwinds 508, indian Beach $399,000. mlS 12-1848 Call Pat 252-4225885

2112 ocean drive, emerald isle $999,999. mlS 12-987 Call Kitch 252-241-1382

209 Bayside drive, Cape Carteret $849,000. mlS 11-456 Call marcia 252-723-8000

Queens Court 1207, emerald isle $280,000. mlS 11-3735 Call Christy 252-241-0123