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Simpsons Visit Beaufort JOIN THE NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, for an afternoon with author Bland Simpson and photographer Ann Cary Simpson for a book reading and signing at 3pm on Thursday, Dec. 4. He will discuss his latest book, “Little Rivers and Waterway Tales: A Carolinian’s Eastern Streams.” Simpson regales us with new tales of the region’s “waterloving land,” revealing how its creeks, streams and rivers shape the region’s geography as well as its culture. Drawing on their deep family ties and coastal travels, he and his wife and collaborator Ann Cary Simpson tell the stories of those who have lived and worked in this country, chronicling both a distinctive environment and a way of life. In his new book, Simpson celebrates inland waterways near the coast. Referring to his wife Ann, whose beautiful photographs provide the illustration, he writes, “The lifelong object of our affection has been the water of our coast and coastal plain, and the people who love it, love floating it, fishing it, hunting on it, studying its birds and plants, or for any other reason at all simply seeking out this world.” Bland Simpson is a Kenan Distinguished Professor of English and Creative writing at the UNC-Chapel Hill and a pianist for the Red Clay Ramblers. Photographer Ann Cary Simpson is a consultant with Moss + Ross of Durham and serves as interim director of NC Catch, a nonprofit organization that promotes local seafood.

Get ready for a little coastal holiday charm. The Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla, featuring boats, yachts, kayaks and commercial vessels decorated for the season, sails the season into high gear on Saturday, Dec. 5. The decorated boats can be seen starting at 5:30pm on the Morehead City waterfront and about 6:15pm on the Beaufort waterfront. Boats may register to participate by phone or mail until noon on Saturday, Dec. 5. Cash prizes are awarded. All decorated boats are judged and prizes for excellence and creativity are awarded at the Awards Party after the Flotilla in the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center located across the street from the museum. Nineteen prizes were awarded to participants in various categories in 2014. The Morehead City ‘Best in Class’ for Small Boat/Powerboat went to the Intrepid by Chris Calling and Beaufort ‘First Prize’ went to Christmas Creek by Chris Spell. “We always have a great turnout for this event,” said Brent Creelman, director of operations for the Friends of the NC Maritime Museum. “The flotilla truly has become an annual tradition on the Crystal Coast.”

Down East Decoy Fests Celebrating the heritage and craftsmanship of the region, Down East is host to two events kicking off the month of December. The 28th annual Core Sound Decoy Festival and Waterfowl Weekend, both held the first weekend of the month, are the perfect events to learn more about the rural region of Carteret County and check out the local artisans. There is no shortage of talent, food or excitement at the Decoy Festival, held at the island’s only school, Harkers Island Elementary. The festival runs from 9am-5pm on Saturday, Dec. 5 and from 10am-4pm on Sunday, Dec. 6. The event features silent and live auctions, raffle tickets, competitions and the reason for the event, about 100 vendors and exhibitors. Youth day will be held on Sunday and all youth will receive free entry and can enjoy door

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rental signs Have You Thanked a Politician Today? IT’S DIFFICULT TO remember during this season of raucous national presidential elections and debates that the purest form of politics is local and may be found right here in our town government. We are also celebrating the season of thankfulness and holiday love, peace and goodwill, and so I wish to take a moment to thank the mayors and commissioners, town managers and town employees of all the towns on Bogue Banks. From Emerald Isle to Indian Beach, up the road just a bit to Pine Knoll Shores, and then to our friends at Atlantic Beach, our island is truly fortunate to have an outstanding group of citizens that are willing to take their love of place and community pride and spirit one step further by running for elected ofďŹ ce. I was most grateful to observe in the recent Emerald Isle municipal election that we ďŹ elded a strong slate of seven highly qualiďŹ ed and respected candidates for the three open slots for town commissioner. I offer my heartiest congratulations to returning incumbent Floyd Messer and our two newest commissioners, Candace Dooley and Stephen Finch. I would also encourage the remaining candidates who did not win this election to continue offering their time and talents by volunteering in our community. Elected ofďŹ ce is just one way to give back to this place we all love.

Our visitors frequently ask us what is it like to live and work and raise a family in paradise. We can all agree on the answer, we are incredibly blessed. But paradise could easily have a dark side if our town governments turned into embarrassing examples of rancor, strident egos and shrill disregard of what is best in every way for our island. Our town meetings are marked by the mayor and commissioners being willing to listen to many viewpoints, thoughtfully consider and discern, then vote their conscience with integrity. The needs of residents, tourists, second homeowners, our environment and our business community are all carefully balanced so that each group is never neglected. The recent town resolution against offshore drilling is an excellent example of hearing from many voices and quickly and efďŹ ciently voting in unison to oppose this serious risk to our pristine waters and beaches. If you are a second homeowner, then you also have had to come to terms with the disenfranchisement that occurs because you cannot vote in your hometown and your beach town. Election laws are designed so that you vote in the location of your primary residence. Yet, second homeowners on Bogue Banks pay the largest percentage of property taxes even though they do not get to vote. For this, you may be even more grateful that your town government is so well run and your elected ofďŹ cials are exemplary. When you make your next visit to the island, stop by your town hall, or attend a town meeting and greet our elected ofďŹ cials with your warmest, most genuine smile and say thank you for a job well done. Julia Batten Wax Broker/Owner, Emerald Isle Realty jwax@EIRealty.com

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chamber connection Chamber Updates Website; Enhances Digital Media Presence CHECK OUT THE “new and improved” website of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce at www.nccoastchamber.com. “The new site is up and running,” said Susan McNamara, director of administrative services. “It has been designed to specifically showcase all the wonderful photographs we have to illustrate why the Crystal Coast is the perfect recreation destination. “Members and guests can now easily check the online calendar and then register and pay for Chamber functions through the website,” she said. “Visitors and second home owners can keep up with legislative and regulatory affairs that affect Carteret County. We will monitor developments that have an impact on insurance rates, tourism, beach nourishment, education, the port and the military. Recently, the chamber’s board of directors adopted a formal resolution to “Oppose Exploration for Oil & Gas and Seismic Blasting off the Coast of North Carolina.” In a nutshell, the chamber’s basic position is: “The inherent serious risks to our region for offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling have the potential irrevocably harm and destroy our natural environment, our economic well-being, or overall quality of life and the health and safety of residents and visitors.” More information is available at the website. “Over time, enhancements to the website will continue to be added to make the chamber site even more interactive,” McNamara added.

“Technology and social media platforms are changing rapidly, and the chamber is moving first toward an expanded presence by utilizing Facebook. Follow us and like us at www. facebook.com/nccoastchamber.” The chamber’s Military Affairs Committee has its own Facebook account: www.facebook.com/nccoastchamberMAC. For younger business people, Connect Carteret – A Young Professionals Network is aligned with the chamber. Keep up with Connect Carteret at www.facebook.com/connectcarteret. The chamber’s vision is for Carteret County to be “the most desirable location for business and leisure in North Carolina.” The website helps us to effectively and efficiently promote all the reasons why the Crystal Coast is North Carolina’s preferred business address and also known as the “Water Sports Capital of North Carolina.” Mike Wagoner, President Carteret County Chamber of Commerce

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the Hem of His Garment in Swansboro. This breakfast and food bank distribution is Mayor Eddie Barber coordinated by the Emerald Isle Baptist Church but it is ecumenical in nature as people from many churches gather to distribute food. Thanks to all Emerald Isle residents who do this once a month. Hats are off to Dorla Pake for coordinating this great service project. I felt a great spirit among the group as they worked so hard and diligently to distribute the food. Everyone was so pleasant and so caring. We are so fortunate to have so many dedicated and willing individuals working hard to provide a hot breakfast and much needed food to those in need. I would also like to congratulate Floyd Messer, Steve Finch and Candace Dooley for being victorious in the recent commissioner’s election. Congratulations on their victory. They will be sworn in during the board of commissioner’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6pm. It was a very competitive race and it was wonderful that we were blessed to have so many good and qualified people seeking the three seats. With such a talented field of persons running for office the future bodes well for Emerald Isle. In closing, I would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every person a very Merry Christmas. May you enjoy the peace, love and joy of this special season. Take time to reach out to someone who needs a special hello, hug, or word of encouragement. All too often we fail to take time and reach out to those in need. May your holiday season be special to you and your family. God Bless each and every person.

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FY 14-15 – The Year in Review THE ENTIRE TOWN of Emerald Isle organization continued to work hard during FY 2014-2015 to keep Emerald Isle the great place that it is, and to make it even better in the future for our residents, property owners, businesses and visitors! The town strives to provide quality services to sustain a high quality of life and to maintain a smalltown, family beach atmosphere in Emerald Isle. Our services and community improvements are designed to make Emerald Isle an even better place L to R: Commissioner Hoover, Commissioner for our residents to enjoy their lives, and are also Wright, Mayor Barber, Commissioner Messer, strategically implemented to maintain and enhance Commissioner Wootten, Commissioner Normile Emerald Isle’s desirability as a tourism destination, retirement location, and investment option. Our challenge is to accomplish all of this in the most cost-effective manner, and we continue to place a high priority on the maintenance of the lowest possible tax rates and strategic grant funding opportunities. We also strive to be a friendly, respectful and inclusive community – Nice Matters! The town’s leadership thoughtfully considers the input of all who live here, recreate here, make their livelihoods here and invest here. Emerald Isle is a special place to so many people, and it takes everyone’s input and contributions to achieve the town’s goals! The mayor, board of commissioners, planning board members, advisory committees, town manager, town staff and many concerned citizens remain committed to the continued success of Emerald Isle. We are proud of our collective accomplishments – for you – during the past year, and look forward to another productive year in FY 2015-2016! Highlights of the past fiscal year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015) included the following:

Town Fortunate to Escape Harmful Sales Tax Changes Town officials worked diligently during FY 14-15, both publicly and behind-the-scenes, to protect Emerald Isle’s sales tax revenues from two distinct threats. Fortunately, Emerald Isle was able to work closely with state and other local officials to prevent any revenue losses. During spring 2015, the Carteret County Board of Commissioners considered a change in the in-county sales tax distribution formula that could have resulted in the loss of more than $600,000 annually. Fortunately, the county did not proceed with any changes to the distribution formula. Later in spring 2015, and through summer, the NC General Assembly considered various proposals that could have resulted in Emerald Isle losing anywhere from $200,000 to more than $1 million annually. Fortunately, the NC General Assembly ultimately enacted sales tax changes that did not help or harm Emerald Isle. Sales tax continues to be the town’s most important revenue source, as it is the only significant revenue source with consistent growth. The town received nearly $1.7 million of sales tax revenue in FY 14-15.

Homeowners Premium Increase Rejected In January 2015, NC Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin rejected a requested 35% increase in homeowners insurance premiums and instead ordered a 5.8% decrease in premiums for our area. Town officials worked closely with state and other local officials on this issue, and will continue to be engaged in the process for future rate increase requests and (hopefully) homeowners insurance reform efforts.

New Welcome Center Constructed The town, in partnership with the Carteret County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and the NC Dept. of Transportation, coordinated the construction of a new Welcome Center in “downtown” Emerald Isle at the site of the former Merchants Park. The new Welcome Center includes an attractive coastal design, and is located on the island adjacent to the bike path. This $276,000 project was funded by the town, however, the full construction cost (and then some) will be recouped through lease payments from the TDA over the next 10 years. The town is pleased to be a part of this project, and looks forward to our visitors learning 24 ISLAND REVIEW

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Improvements Completed at Eastern Ocean Regional Access Thanks to a state grant ($732,000), the town completed construction of significant storm water and parking lot improvements at the Eastern Ocean Regional Access in April 2015, resulting in an attractive regional beach access facility with parking for 160 vehicles. The new parking lot will ultimately serve a new ocean fishing pier envisioned for this site in the future.

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property tax rate. The town’s FY 15-16 General Fund tax rate of 14 cents for general services plus an additional 1.5 cents for future beach nourishment activities remains the 2nd lowest property tax rate among the 21 oceanfront municipalities in North Carolina.

Board Opposes Seismic Testing In April 2015, the board of commissioners took a formal position opposing seismic testing activities in the Atlantic Ocean off the North Carolina coast. Seismic testing is being used in the search for offshore oil and gas deposits, and the town is concerned that future offshore drilling activities could potentially harm the environment, quality of life, and our tourism economy. (The board later also took a formal position against offshore drilling in October 2015.)

Yard Debris Demand Continues to Increase Significantly The town continues to collect an ever-increasing amount of yard debris from developed residential properties in Emerald Isle. During FY 14-15, town staff made nearly 19,000 collection stops (an average of more than 50 stops per day for 365 days), which is more than double the number of stops just two years ago. A total of 843 loads were disposed of at the town’s contracted facility off Highway 24. In response to the continually increasing demand, and in order to strive for a one-week collection time for all yard debris, the board of commissioners authorized the purchase of a second yard debris collection truck (and new employee) in the FY 15-16 budget adopted in June 2015. The new truck and employee are funded by an $18 increase in the annual solid waste fee ($228 per year, or $19 per month). Town staff continues to work hard to keep up with demand, and appreciate our customers’ patience during peak volume seasons!

Neighborhood Watch Program Certified Thanks to the diligent efforts of a volunteer committee and EI Police Dept. personnel, Emerald Isle became a certified Neighborhood Watch community during FY 14-15. The town greatly appreciates the diligence of our residents and property owners in keeping an eye out for suspicious activity and reporting it promptly by calling 911. With your help, the EIPD will be that much more successful in promoting and maintaining a safe, family-friendly environment in Emerald Isle.

Restructuring of Inspections Services Yields Savings The town began contracting with Carteret County for building inspection services in late 2014, and expanded the contract to also include administrative assistance in spring 2015. The town planner remains a town employee, and continues to coordinate the development review process for the town to insure compliance with applicable town ordinances and the provision of thorough, timely and courteous building inspections services by county personnel. This change resulted in savings of more than $60,000 in the FY 15-16 town budget, and has also resulted in more timely inspections and improved communications with contractors.

Town Maintains Solid Financial Position The town maintains a solid financial position as of the end of FY 14-15, with a net position in excess of $21 million, and combined ending fund balances in excess of $3.4 million. The town’s total expenditures in FY 14-15 were nearly $8.9 million. The town’s total outstanding debt is approximately $3.5 million, all in short-term instruments at very low interest rates. The board of commissioners maintains a fiscally conservative philosophy and works closely with town staff to insure the town achieves the correct balance between a low

property tax burden, high service quality, strategic capital investment, and adequate financial reserves.

Beach Nourishment Master Plan Adopted The town remains committed to beach nourishment and inlet management, and the board of commissioners formally adopted a new master plan in July 2014 (in conjunction with Carteret County and other towns on Bogue Banks). The plan outlines future monitoring activities, establishes thresholds for future nourishment activities, projects future needs, identifies future funding sources, and also maintains the town’s eligibility for future FEMA and state financial assistance to replace sand lost during future hurricane events. The master plan also includes an inlet management strategy whereby the town will periodically relocate the main channel in Bogue Inlet when it encroaches within 1,000 linear feet of the homes on Bogue Court (and also use the dredged sand for oceanfront beach nourishment activities.) The master plan serves as the basis for the pursuit of a multi-decadal permit authorization for future beach nourishment and inlet management activities. The county continues to pursue this permit authorization on behalf of the town, and we anticipate securing the necessary long-term permit authorization in the next year. The master plan will be implemented with county room occupancy tax revenues (for at least 2/3 of future project costs) and town special district property tax revenues and other town funds (for the remaining 1/3 of future project costs) that have been in place for the past several years.

The Point Remains Stable The town relocated the main channel in Bogue Inlet in 2005, locating it approximately half-way between Emerald Isle and Bear Island to the west. The main channel was moved approximately 3,300 linear feet from Emerald Isle, and is now approximately 1,700 feet west of the homes on Bogue Court. Several new dunes have formed, and The Point remains a popular spot for swimming, boating, fishing, and beachcombing … not to mention some of the best sunsets you’ll ever see!

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The Morehead City tree lighting ceremony will be held at 6pm at centrally-located Katherine Davis Park. Expect holiday carols and hot chocolate while waiting for the big moment. On Saturday, Dec. 5, the annual Chowder and Cheer Crawl takes place from 1-5pm. Vote for your favorite chowder, soup, chili or gumbo. In addition to downtown eateries, restaurants that aren’t located right in the downtown district will be serving samples at participating shops and art galleries. Tickets are $20 per person and will be available in advance by calling the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association at 252-808-0440. At 4:30pm on Saturday, Dec. 5, join Santa and Mrs. Claus at Jaycee Park for Christmas carols and visiting. Then at 5:30 pm, the colorful Christmas Flotilla will cruise down the Morehead waterfront in a delightful holiday tradition. For more information, tickets and entry forms, visit www. downtownmoreheadcity.com.

Arts Forum Welcomes Michael The Carteret Arts Forum brings baritone James Michael to the Coral Bay Club on Thursday, Dec. 10 for a 7pm performance entitled “Melodies of Memories and Miracles” featuring an array of Broadway favorites. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at www.careretartsforum.com or at the door on the day of the concert. Michael has been a member of Actors Equity Association since 1983 and began his professional singing career in college at Southwestern University Theatre at Six Flags over Texas. He went on to star in “Meet Me in St. Louis,” “Promises, Promises,” “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Annie Get Your Gun.” Michael’s critically acclaimed production, “Melodies of Memories and Miracles Classics” captures the music of Broadway idols in a single show.

Competition Aids Hospice House The Crystal Coast Hospice House annual Gingerbread Competition returns for the third year to the Crystal Coast Civic Center Dec. 11-13, with a whimsical wonderland of confection created by the community. The competition includes five divisions; Masters (bakers, chefs, caterers), Adult (19 & over), Young Adult (13-18), Children (12 & under) and new this year a “Kit” division. Cash prizes are awarded to the top entries and a “Best of Show” award will be determined by public vote. There are two ticketed events associated with the competition. A Preview Gala is planned for Friday, Dec. 11,

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with live music by Liquid Pleasure and catering by Seaside Sensations. And for the kids, Cookies and Cocoa with Santa is slated for Sunday, Dec. 13, with holiday crafts, cookie decorating, storytime with Mrs. Claus and pictures with Santa. The public is welcome to view the creations, and vote for their favorite, from 11am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1213. There is no charge, however, donations will be graciously accepted. For more information call 252.808.2244 or visit www. cchhnc.org.

Art and Candlelight in Beaufort Beaufort is the place to celebrate the holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 12. With a daytime ArtWalk and an evening Candlelight Tour, the picturesque waterfront village pull out all the stops to ring in this festive season. Galleries throughout town throw back their doors to welcome guests with demonstrations and refreshments. The tour begins at the Beaufort Historic Sites Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, 130 Turner St., which is featuring the work of stained glass artist Carol Roop and Craig Gurganus, who creates fish and insects from broken and discarded surf boards. Maps of participating galleries are available at the Beaufort Historic Site and throughout town. The event is free and open to everyone. From 5-8pm, the Beaufort Historical Association hosts its eighth annual Christmas Candlelight Tour. The tour showcases Beaufort’s holiday hospitality and provides a rare glimpse into private historic homes, several inns, bed & breakfasts as well as churches, all elegantly decorated for the season. These private homes represent a wide variety of Beaufort’s unique architectural styles from different periods of the town’s history. The fragrant greenery, dazzling ornaments, colorful candles, glittering tinsel and elaborate trees are sure to bring forth everyone’s holiday spirit. Tickets are $14 and can be purchased by calling 252-728-5225 or visitingTurner Street, or visit www. beauforthistoricsite.org.

Start the Year with a Plunge Daring enough to brave the cold? Take a plunge in the Atlantic Ocean for a good cause. The annual Penguin Plunge begins at 1pm on Friday, Jan. 1 at the Atlantic Beach Circle. Last year’s water temp was a rousing 54° - a perfect way to get the blood flowing for the year ahead. Last year, more than 625 participants raced to the ocean and took a dip to raise money for the Carteret County Humane Society with more than 1,500 spectators cheering them on. Registration is available on the website to help reduce long registration lines on the day of the event. This year, funds raised will be donated to the Loaves & Fishes of Carteret County/ Whether part of the rookery or as a spectator, drop by the Circle and kick off the new year in style. For more information, visit www.penguin-plunge.org.

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illusionist, conjures up incredible acts in a new show. Performances are repeated throughout the evening. Also adding sparkle – a localized snow play area on the front deck. In addition, children make keepsake crafts, dish out snacks for Santa’s reindeer, listen to Mrs. Claus read stories and enjoy special appearances by the most famous reindeer of all, Rudolph. New this year, the Carteret Community Theater will perform skits throughout the evening. Tickets are $15 plus state sales tax per person for all ages. Members receive a 10% discount. Space is limited, and advance ticket purchases are recommended online or at the aquarium. Tickets are sold at the door 5:30-8:30pm, with a 9pm scheduled departure of Santa and his sleigh. Please note that daily admission passes, receipts and discounts do not apply for this special event.

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 1pm closing Dec. 11 and closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The Aquarium is open during normal operating hours on Jan. 1.

Winter Camps Give the kids a winter treat on their school break with post-holiday camps. All camps meet 8:30am -2:30pm; grades 1-2 on Dec. 29, grades 3-4 on Dec. 30 and grades 5-6 on Dec. 31. Camp keeps students thinking, moving and learning with outdoor explorations, discovery labs and behind-the-scenes action. Advance registration is required. The fee is $45 per camper.

A Reel Deal For tips on how to bring home the catch, sign up for the Get Hooked Fishing School sponsored by Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. Need a holiday gift idea? Register an aspiring angler in your family. This one-day comprehensive course on March 19 features presentations on various aspects and specialties of the sport. All sessions are at the aquarium. Advance registration is required. See the website or call for information and to get in on the fun.

Toddler Time Twice as Nice Toddler Time can keep the tots in touch with the natural world when it’s cold outside. Parents and young children enjoy stories, songs, crafts and puppets about a different animal every Wednesday morning. It has been expanded to two time slots: 9:30-10:20am and 10:30-11:20am, except for Nov. 26 and Dec. 23. The program is free with admission or membership and no registration is required.

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eventually allow the town to directly contract with a private dredging company to keep Bogue inlet navigable.

Town Purchases Two Strategic Vacant Lots The town purchased two vacant lots adjacent to other town-owned property during FY 14-15. In September 2014, the town purchased a vacant soundfront lot adjacent to the Emerald Isle Public Boating Access Area for $172,000, financed over a 10 year period. In March 2015, the town utilized $150,000 of General Fund balance to purchase a vacant lot on the corner of Hwy 58 and Seagull Drive, adjacent to the town administration building. Both acquisitions are strategic for the town, as the soundfront lot will be incorporated into the overall boat ramp site and will become part of the planned Sen. Jean Preston Memorial Playground in 2016, while the Highway 58 lot will be reserved for future (undetermined) town development at the town government complex.

Sen. Preston Playground Moves Forward A volunteer committee has been working hard over the past year to raise funds for the Sen. Jean Preston Memorial Playground, and the new playground is expected to become a reality in 2016. The town has made land available adjacent to the Emerald Isle Public Boating Access Area, and the new playground equipment will be purchased with fundraising proceeds.

Town Prevails in Important Beach Case Superior Court Judge Jack Jenkins ruled in the Town’s favor in the case of Nies v. Town of Emerald Isle in August 2014. The Nies then filed an appeal, and the NC Court of Appeals is currently considering the case. Town officials worked closely with the town’s legal defense over the past year on this important case. The ultimate outcome of the Nies case could have serious ramifications on the public’s right of access to the flat beach strand (between the base of the dunes and the ocean). The town remains committed to maintaining the historical public uses of the flat beach strand in Emerald Isle and all along the coast.

Maximum Building Height Limits Reduced Consistent with the town’s key goal of maintaining a smalltown, family beach atmosphere, the board of commissioners amended the town’s building height ordinance in July 2014 to establish a maximum mean roof height of 40 feet for nearly all new structures (commercial and residential) in Emerald Isle. On a case-by-case basis, commercial structures may be granted a 50 foot maximum mean roof height upon issuance of a special use permit by the board. An exception is also included for any future dry stack marina structures (50 foot maximum mean roof height).

Coast Guard Road Resurfaced Coast Guard Road, the most heavily travelled street maintained by the town, was resurfaced between Dolphin Ridge Road and Ring Street in spring 2015. Several small pavement failures occurred in the months following resurfacing, and the town’s contractor subsequently repaired the failures to restore a smooth driving surface. In recent years, the town has been fortunate to completely resurface long segments of Ocean Drive (on the east end and in central EI) and Coast Guard Road. The townmaintained street network includes approximately 46 miles.

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to maintain a “4” ISO rating after a comprehensive inspection was completed in early 2015. An ISO rating of “4” helps to keep fire insurance premiums low for property owners in Emerald Isle, and is an exceptional rating for a town of Emerald Isle’s size. The town maintains two staffed fire stations, one ladder truck, and three engines to serve nearly 7,000 housing units and business locations.

New Town Staff Hired for Two Key Positions Laura Rotchford joined the town staff in December 2014 as the finance director. She is a certified public accountant and has several years of private sector and public sector experience. Josh Edmondson became the town planner in April 2015, and oversees the enforcement of town development ordinances and oversees the county inspections contract. He holds a degree from ECU, and previously served in similar roles with Tarboro and Edgecombe County. Both Laura and Josh are performing well for the town and are happy to assist our customers in any way that is helpful.

Other Notable Items: • Hurricane Arthur grazed Emerald Isle in July 2014, resulting in no significant impacts. The town was fortunate to avoid hurricanes for the remainder of the 2014 hurricane season. • Several shark incidents were reported in other North Carolina beach towns in June 2015, but fortunately none in Emerald Isle. The town provided public education materials about sharks, and responded to numerous inquiries. Sharks are and have always been present in nearshore waters, but fortunately shark encounters are extremely rare, with a greater chance of being struck by lightning than being bit by a shark. • The access road in Emerald Isle Woods Park was paved, creating a smooth ride vehicles and bicyclists accessing the park. • The town replaced older public beach access walkways at 1st Street, Shell Drive and Tracy Street with new walkways in spring 2015. The town’s goal is to replace three beach access walkways each year. • The 24th annual St. Patrick’s Festival was held in March 2015, and was another great success despite persistent rain. Join us on March 12, 2016 for the 25th annual event! • The 2nd annual Emerald Isle Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K race event was held in March 2015, with nearly 1600 runners registered in the 3 races. A total of $50,000 was raised for the EI bike path and heart charities. • Additional street lights were added along the popular Coast Guard Road bike path, providing a safer environment for bicyclists, walkers, and runners at night. • The town’s hurricane re-entry pass process was greatly simplified, resulting in shorter wait times for our residents and property owners and a more efficient process for town staff. • The town continued to follow and support planned amendments to the static line exception rules enforced by the NC Division of Coastal Management, and anticipates the elimination of the 2,500 square feet size limit in 2016. • Town staff proposed, and the board of commissioners approved the strategic conversion of 3 existing full-time positions into a new police officer to improve police presence in the community and a new parks maintenance worker position to help maintain the attractive appearance of the Highway 58 right of way and other park facilities. • Career advancement plans were implemented for police and fire personnel, providing a mechanism for our (Continued on page 35)

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public safety personnel to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities, prepare the next generation of police and fire leaders, and enhance compensation for these dedicated employees.

• The town continued to pursue new steel traffic signal poles for the town’s four signalized intersections in an effort to enhance safety and improve aesthetics. • The Emerald Isle Police Dept. conducted a controlled deer hunt in January 2015 and removed 51 deer from the town, as recommended by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. All deer meat was donated to the Hope Mission in Morehead City. • A special fireworks show was conducted in Emerald Isle on New Year’s Eve as part of the growing Crystal Coast Countdown events all across Carteret County. • The Emerald Isle Garden Club, supported by the town, secured a Blue Star Memorial Highway designation for Highway 58. A special dedication ceremony will be held on Veterans Day 2015. • A new mixed use building that will house the corporate headquarters of Transportation Impact (along with residential units and a new restaurant) was approved in April 2015. The new building is the first new structure built under the new Village West zoning classification. Village West includes the area centered on Islander Drive on both sides of Highway 58. • The sign ordinance was amended to allow for additional wall signage for businesses that front on more than one street. • Town staff and the board of commissioners completed a thorough review of the entire Code of Ordinances in an effort aimed at simplifying the town’s regulations. • A new floating kayak launch was added to the soundfront pier in Emerald Isle Woods Park to enable easier and safer launching. The new kayak launch was funded by a grant from the NC Division of Coastal Management. • The tennis and basketball courts at Blue Heron Park behind the police station were resurfaced to provide a better playing experience. • The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee presented the inaugural Crystal Coast Lighthouse Challenge bicycle event. The event was held in May 2015, with approximately 100 bicyclists participating in three rides. • The town continued to oppose school calendar law changes discussed by the NC General Assembly that would allow school to begin earlier in August and perhaps July. Current State law mandates that school begin no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26 each year, and this law is very important to the local tourism industry. • A new study aimed at improving traffic flow on Highway 58 in Emerald Isle and all along Bogue Banks was initiated by NCDOT and others in 2014, and will be complete sometime in 2016. • A new Joint Land Use Study was initiated by MCAS Cherry Point, and is intended to insure compatible development near MCAS Cherry Point and MCALF Bogue. The new study is expected to be complete sometime in 2016. • The town’s golf cart program continues to increase in popularity, with a total of 530 permits issued in FY 14-15. Town staff constructed several new golf-cart-only parking spaces at various neighborhood beach accesses. • The town continues to receive excellent service from Simmons & Simmons Management, the town’s solid waste contractor, and extended the service contract to 2021. Simmons & Simmons collected nearly 3,300 tons of residential trash and nearly 825 tons of recyclables in FY 1415. Recycling collections increased by nearly 14% over FY 13-14 totals.

• The EI Parks and Recreation Dept., in conjunction with the Emerald Isle Business Association and committed volunteers, continued a strong tradition of quality special events, including the 9th Annual Day 4 Kids and the 11th Annual Christmas Parade. • The EI Parks and Recreation Dept. continues to offer high quality children’s programs, including preschool, afterschool and summer day camps. • Parks and Recreation and Public Works staff worked hard to maintain an attractive and well-maintained Highway 58 right of way all through town. The town strives to create a “park-like” appearance along Highway 58 from the bridge to the town hall complex. • The town permitted a total of 25 new residential units in Emerald Isle during FY 14-15, and conducted more than 2,500 inspections during the fiscal year. • The police department was involved in nearly 8,500 calls for service during the entire fiscal year, with a significant increase in call volumes during the summer months. • The fire department extinguished 25 structure fires in Emerald Isle during the entire fiscal year, with all but two resulting in only minor damage. • The town continued its close partnership with the nonprofit Emerald Isle EMS, Inc. during FY 14-15. EI EMS, Inc. continues to operate a high quality, professional service for the town’s residents and visitors, and responded to nearly 850 calls for emergency medical services during the fiscal year. EI EMS, Inc. now relies on paid staffing for all shifts, and is supplemented by volunteer services.

Passing of Commissioner Hedreen Sadly, long-serving Commissioner Nita Hedreen passed away on Monday, Aug. 18, 2014 at the age of 61 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Commissioner Hedreen truly loved the Town of Emerald Isle, and was first elected as a town commissioner in 2003, serving her community for more than 10 ½ years. Her thoughtful insights, caring nature and wisdom were greatly valued by our community and the entire town. The board later appointed then-planning board member Jim Normile to fill Commissioner Hedreen’s term that expires in December 2017.

Stay Informed! The town strives to make sure our residents, property owners, visitors, and businesses are well-informed about the town’s services, projects and issues. There are several ways to stay informed: the town maintains a comprehensive website (www.emeraldisle-nc.org), an email distribution list (sign up in the top right corner of the website), publishes the monthly Emerald Tidings newsletter via the email distribution list and in the Island Review magazine, and also publishes Facebook and Twitter updates.

Town Employees Strive For Highest Quality Services The entire town staff is committed to serving you in the best way possible, and our employees work hard to maintain and improve our beautiful town. Although there is always room for improvement, the town is fortunate to employ a quality staff of committed people. The various town departments continued to provide the high quality, responsive and courteous daily services that our residents, property owners, businesses and visitors deserve in Emerald Isle over the past year, and will continue to do so in the future. Thank you for the privilege of serving you!

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DECEMBER 2, 11: Elf in the Woods. Take your little ones for a morning of fun at the Swansboro Recreation Center as staff read “Elf on the Shelf” before hitting the trails for a nature walk in the woods to see what the Swansboro elf has been up to. The group will work in Santa’s shop making crafts and enjoy hot chocolate and treats. Program open to ages 2-6, parent participation required. Runs from 10am12pm on Dec. 2 and 4-9pm on Dec. 11. Cost is $7 for first child, $3 each

additional. Details: 910-3262600, swansboro.recdesk. com. Thur. 3: Embers Christmas Show. 7:30pm. The legendary beach music band brings holiday classics to the Carteret Community Theatre stage. Tickets begin at $20. Details: www. carteretcommunitytheatre. com. Fri. 4: Handmade Holiday Décor. 6pm. Trees, trees and more trees. Spruce up your home for the holidays and get new ideas for unique home décor. The class focuses on trees, ornaments, table décor and centerpieces. Cost is $10. Details: 910-326-2600, swansboro.recdesk.com. 4-6: Model Train Show. The Carteret County Model Railroad Buffs and the Town of Beaufort organize this annual holiday show at the Beaufort Old Train Depot. Runs from 4-8pm on Friday; 9am-6pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. Admission is free. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 252-728-2259. Fri. 4: Christmas ArtWalk. 4-7pm. Downtown Morehead City art galleries open their doors for visitors for a night of demonstrations, art and great deals. Non-gallery businesses offer specials as well and the Carteret Community Theatre . Details: 252-808-0440.

Morehead City Tree Lighting. 5-6pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus welcome friends at Katherine Davis Park prior to the annual Morehead City Christmas tree lighting at 6pm. Enjoy carols and hot chocolate. Details: 252-808-0440 or www. downtownmoreheadcity.com. Sat. 5: Breakfast with Santa. 8:30am-11:30am. Floyd’s 1921 and the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association host Santa and friends during three seating times. Cost is $12, adults; $8, children. Reservations are required. Details: 252727-1921. Chowder & Cheer Crawl. 1-5pm. Downtown Morehead City businesses open their doors for this special event. In addition to chowder, guests can expect live demonstrations by artists, musical performances and more. Tickets are $20. Details: 252-808-0440 or www. downtownmoreheadcity.com. Santa & Mrs. Claus. 4:30pm. The most popular folks of the season visit with guests at Jaycee Park, Morehead City, thanks to the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association. 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. Atlantic Beach Christmas Parade. 6pm. Participants in Atlantic Beach light up the night with this evening holiday parade. Cars, boats

and floats decked out in holiday lights wind their way from the Dunes Club to the Circle. Gingerbread House Decorating. 10am-1pm. Flaunt your creative side and make the perfect centerpiece for your holiday celebrations at the Swansboro Recreation Center. This hands-on, family-oriented program supplies each team with all the necessities to create a colorful, candy decorated gingerbread house. Cost is $15 per house. Details: 910-326-2600, swansboro. recdesk.com. Tue. 8: Fab Felt Holiday Crafts. 6pm. Participants will learn to make an array of holiday crafts, from ornaments to décor. Class is $10. Details: 910-326-2600, swansboro. recdesk.com. 11-13: Gingerbread House Competition. In its third year, this new tradition at the Crystal Coast Civic Center raises funds for the Crystal Coast Hospice House. Details: 252-808-2244, www. crystalcoasthospicehouse. org. 11-13, 18-20: “It’s a Wonderful Life – A Radio Show.” Inspired by the film, this holiday show plays out like a radio show in front of a studio audience with five actors performing dozens of characters and sound effects. Evening shows are planned for Friday and Saturday and matinees are featured on Sunday. Details: www. carteretcommunitytheatre. com. Fri. 11: Santa and a Movie. 6pm. Children of all ages are welcome to join Santa at the Emerald Isle Recreation Center for a story and a short Christmas classic. Kids are encouraged to come in their pajamas and may bring a blanket to cozy up with. Admission is one unwrapped gift per child. Preregistration is required. Details: 252-3546350.

Santa by the Sea. 5:308:30pm. This magical holiday evening at the NC Aquarium featurs personal time with Santa, a magic show, crafts and more. Cost is $15 per person. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com. 12 & 19: Candlelight Celebration. 4:30-9:30pm. Visit Christmas past through a variety of vignettes during this annual tradition at Tryon Palace, New Bern. It’s 1773 in the Governor’s Palace, 1814 in the Stanly House, 1835 in the Dixon House and 1950 at the Commission House – all lavishly decorated for the holiday and illuminated by the magical glow of candlelight. Cost is $20 per adult; $10 for children. Details: www.tryonpalace.org or 252-639-3500. Sat. 12: Morehead City Christmas Parade. 11am. The sights and sounds of the holidays parade down Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City. Beaufort Holiday ArtWalk. 1-5pm. Enjoy a festive day in historic Beaufort, celebrating the season with a variety of receptions and open houses at a variety of downtown locations. Regional artists will be showcased. Maps are available at participating locations at the Beaufort Historic Site. Details: 252-728-5225 or www. beauforthistoricsite.org. Historic Beaufort Candlelight Homes Tour. 5-8pm. Tour private homes in Beaufort and ride on the doubledecker bus with carolers from local churches. Homeowners open their doors so the public can delight in their festive dĂŠcor. Details: 252-728-5225. Santa and a Movie. 1-4pm. Santa visits the Swansboro Recreation Center and takes time to visit with the youngsters and their families during a screening of “The Polar Express.â€? Event is free, but guests are asked to preregister. Details: 910-3262600, swansboro.recdesk. com.

Beyond Baroque. 8pm. The Carteret County Public Library, Beaufort hosts this holiday concert featuring Beverly Biggs and friends performing Bach, Telemann, Vivaldi and more. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at www. americanmusicfestival.org. Sat. 19: PKS Christmas Parade. 11am. Decorate your bike or golf cart, get a group to sing carols or play music, or make your own oat. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the parade starting at Garner Park in Pine Knoll Shores. Dec. 21-22, 28-30: Holiday Camp. 7:30am-5:30pm. Swansboro Parks and Recreation offers this day camp program ďŹ lled with activities, arts and games. Participants must bring their own lunch and snacks. Cost is $25 per day; $75 for all ďŹ ve. Details: 910-326-2600, swansboro. recdesk.com. 28-30: Holiday Camp. The NC Aquarium is offering oneday holiday camp programs for grades 2-6. Camp runs from 8:30am-2:30pm. Cost is $45 per camper. Advance registration and deposit are required. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncaquariums. com.

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ALONG WITH THE fragrant evergreens and twinkling lights synonymous with the holiday season, poinsettias make up a key component of holiday decorating. Unlike holly and some of the other greenery that is commonly associated with the season, poinsettias do not naturally thrive in the colder temperatures. These plants originate in southern Mexico and were considered an exotic plant when ďŹ rst introduced to the United States by Joel Robert Poinsett, the ďŹ rst American ambassador to Mexico. Poinsettias can be ďŹ ckle plants and ones that gardening novices may ďŹ nd challenging to maintain. The plants are comprised of green foliage, colorful (often red) ower bracts, and the actual owers of the plants, which are the red or green buttonlike parts nestled in the center of the bracts.

Because they are a tropical plant, poinsettias can be damaged by exposure to low temperatures, even if they are only exposed for short periods of time. They should be wrapped and protected against the elements when brought home. For maximum plant life, poinsettias need to be placed near a warm, sunny window, or another area that has ample amounts of light. They thrive in temperatures between 60 and 75 F and should be kept away from warm or cold drafts. Water the plant whenever the surface feels dry to the touch. Water until it drains out the bottom, but don’t let the plant sit in water. Overor under-watering can cause leaves to drop prematurely and wilt. If your home lacks in humidity, you may need to water the plant more frequently. Poinsettias do not need to be fertilized while the plant is in bloom. The Ohio State University Extension says poinsettias can be reowered the following Christmas, but unless a yearlong schedule of care is observed, the results usually are not good. You can speak with a gardening expert or consult online resources for the proper care schedule. Caring for a poinsettia year-round involves gradually drying out the plant and storing it in a cool location. The plant later will be moved outdoors and then back inside and pruned to keep a full shape. (Continued on page 49)

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DECORATIONS ADORNING HOMES and businesses in the familiar colors of red and green are popular come the holiday season. Even gift wrap, greeting cards and clothing tend to lean toward red and green as the holiday season hits its full stride. It is difficult to think of Christmas without envisioning everything awash in these popular colors, broken up only by the inclusion of gold, white or silver accents. The colors of Christmas are often taken for granted, and many celebrants are unaware of how these colors became symbols of the holiday season and why they remain

so to this day. Several theories exist as to why red and green became the hallmarks of Christmas. One theory is that the colors evolved from pagan celebrations similar to the evolution of Christmas traditions. Prior to the arrival of Christianity, many cultures viewed the color green as the symbol of life. It is believed that during harsh winters evergreen trees were cut down and brought indoors to symbolize that life still exists and thrives despite the cold and darkness of winter. Other pagan holidays featured the use of green, red and gold, including the festival of Yule. As Christianity spread across Europe and eventually other parts of the world, red and green were linked to Jesus Christ. Green still represented life, but now this was the eternal life offered by Christ. Red was said to symbolize sacrifice, namely the blood of Jesus when he died on the cross. Some Christians believe that Jesus wore a crown of holly thorns whose berries were originally white. As Jesus’ blood touched the berries, they turned red. Some theorize that the red of the holiday season represents the apples on the tree of paradise in the Garden of Eden. Around the 14th century, the faithful would put on Paradise Plays on Dec. 24 to share the story of creation with those who could not read. It is nearly impossible to find a fruit-bearing apple tree in the winter, so a pine tree adorned with red apples was used instead. Bishops also wore red robes, further tying the color red to religious masses and celebrations. Gold is frequently used in holiday decorations as well. Gold can represent the sun and light, both important ways to ward off the dark winter. In addition, gold was one of the gifts brought to baby Jesus, making it a color of significance within the Christian faith. Red and green poinsettias also are a symbol of the holiday season, but they didn’t start the colorful tradition. Poinsettias are a relatively recent addition to Christmas symbolism, as they were only first introduced to America in 1828, when they were brought back from Mexico by Joel Poinsett. The holiday season is filled with many different colors that brighten up homes and businesses. Combined with the many twinkling lights used on displays, red and green decorations can add vitality to the dark days of December.

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property watch ATLANTIC Billy Joe and Iva Reavis to Charles and Alana Finney and James Atwater, 862 Seashore Drive, $220,000.

ATLANTIC BEACH Susan and Louis Whitman, Jr. and Louis and Christine Whitman to Thomas Crowell, Jr. and Wynne Woodyear, 602 Fort Macon Road #205, $37,000. Douglas Caldwell to Kimberly Gadow, 602 Fort Macon Road #204, $45,000.

Amelia Lovick to Nelson Pittman, 108 Deer Trail, $72,000. Robin Waddell to Alan and Janice Cheek, 823 West Beaufort Road, $80,000. Jane and Craig Dudley, Kenneth and Rita Gillikin, Rodney Gillikin and Shari Youngblood to Sharon Hunt, 451 Crow Hill Road, $80,000. Joseph and Martha Naset to William and Tamara Smallwood, 831 Hwy 101, $95,000.

Richard Harris to William and Diana Pope, 121 Bogue Blvd., $137,000.

Mary Smith, Marlee Aguon and John Aguon to Jason and Larisa Edwards, 101 Briar Patch Drive, BFT $105,000.

Neal and Sherri Branski to Randy and Dawn Willis, 2008 Fort Macon Road #11, $140,000.

RDJ Investments to Beverly Harrell, 3237 Hwy 70, $123,000.

Robert and Marie Sadler to Daniel and Patricia Glosson, 2008 Fort Macon Road #2, $165,000. James Dymock and Myra Degrasse to Bradley and Stephanie Adams and Andrew and Lori Beth Nourse, 2402 Fort Macon Road #106, $210,000. James Wells, Jr., Deborah Hammer and Jerry Wells to Steven and Sharon O’Brien, 1400 Fort Macon Road #309, $220,000. Nicholas and Anne Karnavas to Kris and Thomas Herring, II, 115 Atlantic Beach Causeway, $234,000. FMB at the Grove, LLC to Sarah and Turner Bunn, III, 207 East Drive, $236,000. FMB at the Grove, LLC to Wayne and Leigh McLeod, 207 East Drive, $245,000. Pamela and Burt Kelly, Mary Catherine Smith, Beverly and Ray Harrell, Jr. and Pamela Kelly to Marshall and Rebecca Brock, 402 Davis Blvd., $380,000.

CEDAR POINT The Holler Group, Inc. to ARHC ECMCYNC01, LLC, 1165 Cedar Point Blvd., $8,250,000.

EMERALD ISLE Patteson Group, LLC to Miaoz Ventures, LLC, 1009 Emerald Drive, $50,000. Crew Drive, LLC to Thomas and Laura Johnson, 420 Sunrise Court, $124,000. Emerald Cove Suites, LLC to Scott and Karen Yoder, 204 Burlington St. #8, $125,000. Mark and Alisa Eramo to Chalyton Zimmerman and Rebecca Tollefson, 204 Windjammer East, $135,000.

Gerald and Judith Webb to Joseph and Jan Wilson, 9201 Coast Guard Road #203, $332,500. John and Mitrina Knight to Merilyn and Charles Hanowell, Jr., 3504 Ocean Drive, $350,000. Julie Manly to Paul and Patricia Mundy, 2007 Ocean Drive, $360,000. John and Kaye Gattis to Michael and Janet Oehl, 112 Sea Dunes Drive, $377,000. John and Kathleen Lewison to Janet and Eric Robinson, 119 Page Place, $420,000. William and Lyndell White to James and Jamee Melvin, 6908 Canal Drive, $450,000.

Ali Iravani and Heba Elbarouni to Frank and Ellen Willis, 9100 Reed Drive #102, $147,000.

Ronnie and Debra Leggett to Kirsten and Joseph Evans, 119 Tracy Drive, $480,000.

Richard Devore to Michael and Barbara Ewart, 8801 Reed Drive #513, $210,000.

A. Wayne and Elizabeth Bartholomew to Thomas Buck, 3111 Ocean Drive, $565,000.

Peter Blaetz to Charles and Kimberly Alford, 103 14th St., $217,000.

William and Sharon Wagner to Daniel and Tracy Barone, 7301 Ocean Drive, $574,000.

BJ Mountford and Linnette Mountford to Teiji and Jacqueline Epling, 107 Bryan St., $247,000.

George and Janice Alexiou to Robert and Karen Lippitt, 3705 Ocean Drive, $575,000.

Group Holdings, LLC to Sound Shore Construction, Inc., 100 Cedar St., $370,000.

Andrew Gauzza and Judith Gauzza to Jonathan and Gail Jonas, 9201 Coast Guard Road #301, $250,000.

Paul and Sandra Brey to Dipa Patel, 3303 Ocean Drive, $595,000.

Douglas Gerritson and Julie Tiso to Thomas and Kathleen Rogers, 121 Queen Anne’s Lane, $428,000.

Elliott Properties, LLC to Melick Elliott, Augustus Elliott, III and Grace-Marie Elliott, 704 Emerald Drive, $250,000.

Nancy and George McNiff to Ann and Haywood Hughes and Valeria Cobb, 246 Ida Bell Lane, $450,000.

Dolphin Investments of Wilmington, LLC to Ann and John Barnhill, 106 Melaine St., $258,000.

Everette and Susan Stumbaugh to George and Virginia Killinger, 1612 Front St., boat slip 4, $600,000.

Jonathan and Gail Jonas to John and Mary Stracka, 9201 Coast Guard Road #207, $267,000.

Margaret Johnston to Thomas Johnson, 310 Queen St., $124,000. Bernard Baake and Mary Habenicht to Charles and Mary Baker, 330 Winding Woods Way, $180,000. Kelly Fox to Nina Gaskill, 155 North Harbor, $185,000. Staebler Homes, Inc. to Bragg and Chasity McRimmon, 706 Captains Point, $245,000.

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Blair and Hugh Reeves, Jr. to Warren Tunstall, Jr., 401 Atlantic Blvd, $495,000.

Gunter and Renate Spies to Richard Fontaine and Linda Clarke-Pounder, 114 Fairway Lane, $246,000.

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James and Margaret Henderson to Terry and Joyce Trafton, 111 Fairway Lane, $325,000.

Timothy and Jan Piskorski, Terrance and Michelle Piskorski and Angela and Troy Weidemann to Cindy Willis, 300 Sweeten Ridge Lane, $60,000.

Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Register of Deeds office during October 2015.*

Leon and Gail Weatherman to Timothy and Vickie Smitherman, 122 Sea Oats Drive, $278,000. Patricia Barnes, John and Virginia Norwood and Jennifer Mason to Sandra Murry and James Glass, 109 Summer Place, $288,000. Jonathan and Jill Hall to Keith and Mary Locker, 105 Sea Breeze Court, $300,000.

Patteson Group, LLC to BPRC, Inc., 1.15 acres 8926 Crew Drive, $750,000. Lynne Hunt to Robert and MaryPenn Sherlin, 10538 & 10540 Old Coast Guard Road, $1,350,000. Ryan and Amy Katz to Justin Hurie and Renu Syal, 4701 Ocean Drive, $1,725,000.

HARKERS ISLAND Ricky and Sandra Hill to Mitchell and Joy Masencup, 1541 Island Road, $140,000.

INDIAN BEACH Gary Allen and Karen Lee to Kenneth and Maura Fritz, 1700 Salter Path Road #303, $281,000. Richard and Susan Pitts to James and Debbie O’Rourke, 1701 Salter Path Road #204, $350,000. (Continued on page 54)

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property watch (Continued from page 52) Gareth Jones and Sharon Goodrich to Michael and Kathleen Barnes, 1505 Salter Path Road #537, $355,500.

Jason Arthur Construction Company to Alfred Owens, 802 East Drive, $237,500. Mary and Steven Riddick, Jr. to Lewis and Teresa Piner, 1711 Shepard St., $250,000.

MOREHEAD CITY John and Lola Locklear to JC Jackson Builders, LLC, 1723 Olde Farm Road, $50,000.

Murdoch & Associates, Inc. to Lauren Inscoe, 1201 Hidden Cove Ave., $264,500.

Lionel and Ruth Lewis to Michael Bawlick and Deena Sheldon, 2505 Avery St., $50,000.

Edward and Nancy Mackie to James Wells, III, 2727 Country Club Road, $272,000.

Blair Pointe Leftovers, LLC to Murdoch & Associates, Inc., 1108 Blair Farm Parkway, $62,000.

Murdoch & Associates, Inc. to Meredith and James Reilly, II, 1100 Blair Farm Parkway, $327,500.

James and Charlotte Phillips to Edward Lupton and David Horton, 2230 Country Club Road, $70,000.

Murdoch and Associates, Inc. to Michael and Anne-Rose Coyle, 1110 Blair Farm Parkway, $343,000.

Charles Hester, Jr. and Carl Valloric to David and Elizabeth Parker, 5129 Chalk St., $70,000.

Charles and Amanda Morrow to Jeffrey and Emily Lassiter, 116 Alexandra Court, $382,000.

John Couch, Jr., Becky Weber, and Karen and Steven Copeland to John and Vida Tubiolo, 309 22nd St., $89,000.

Elizabeth and William Mewborne, Jr. to Judy and William Terrell, Jr., 4801 Shore Drive, $400,000.

Edwin Stetter to Ralph and Louise Johnson, 303 Barbour Road, $93,000. Herbert Morgan to 11th & Arendell, LLC, 205 Florida Ave., $130,500. Thomas Hosley to Katie and Evan Knight, 1002 Bridges St., $138,000. R. Andrew Harris, Walter Weaver, III, Garrett Weaver, Reagan Weaver and Austin Overbey to Lindsay and Justin Main, 3005 Tootle Road, $155,000. Donna Seatherford to Troy Smith, 3004 Old Gate Court, $157,000. Gordon McLeod to Jeannette Mikels, 1003 Cedarwood Village, $166,000. John and Debra Altdoerffer to Kurt and Barbara Mueller, 527 Village Green Drive, $182,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Alan and Nancy Greene, 1403 Cove Court, $449,500. Mary Currin Trust to Robert Martin, 147 Camp Morehead Drive, $502,000.

Edsel And Jody Halso to Streamline Developers, LLC, 104 Bogue Harbor Court, $46,000. James and Diane Cronin to James and Cynthia Rose, 104 Osprey Court, $64,000. Ruth Yearick Jones, Gerald Jones, Carolyn and Charlie Williams and Kenneth and Sandy Yearick to Christine Rabenda, 922 Hibbs Road, $101,000. George Bason, Jr. and Joelyn Harrington to James Cronin, Jr., 216 Back St., $104,000. John and Madeline Smith to Aren Holdings, LLC, 1552 Hwy 24, $105,000. Kenneth and Melissa Boutin to Shelly and Robert Gorman, Jr., 119 Creek Line Drive, $110,000. Ronald Perry to Randolph Sloup, 159 Ocean Drive, $119,000. Johnnie and Thelma Odham to Travis Thompson, 480 Old Winberry Road, $130,000. Jessica and Gustave Stoehrer, Jr. to Leslie Glancy, Jr., 811 San Hills Drive, $135,000. Lydia and Richard Garner, Jr. to Mary and Thomas Fitzpatrick, 111 Treasure Cove, $146,000.

Reedy Creek Investments, LLC to State of North Carolina, 3809 Guardian Ave., $650,000.

Leon and Yvonne Clifton to Kenneth and Nancy Bock, 480 Sea Gate Drive, $168,000.

The Deibert Farm, Inc. to Rey Petroleum, LLC, 4800 Arendell St., $750,000.

Patricia Butler to Deborah and Lawrence Booth, 107 Countryside Court, $175,000.

Store Master Funding II, LLC to JP Goal, LLC, 5025 Executive Drive, $1,069,000.

Kenneth Dover to Virginia Jamerson, 104 Nine J Drive, $177,500.

Rey Petroleum, LLC to Preps, Inc. and EJP III Real Estate One, LLC, 4800 Arendell St., $2,275,000.

Carrie Woodard to H&T Trucking, Inc., 818 Cannonsgate Drive and boat slip, $185,000.

East Coast Seafood, Inc. to ARHC ECMCYNC01, LLC, 4252 Arendell St., $6,500,000.

Nicholas and Holly Hall to Brandon Wickizer and Julie Glanzer, 1205 Strange Court, $231,500.

BKD, Inc. to Della and Robert Dunn, Jr., 102 Emery Circle, $16,000.

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Britt Development Company of Archdale, LLC to Carolina Eastern Homes, LLC, 521 Park Meadows Drive, $40,000.

Elizabeth and Norman Lewis, III to Kyle and Elizabeth Rusthoven, 4315 Coral Point Drive, $640,000.

Nancy and Paul Geer, III, Webb and Sharon Geer, Lois Geer and Corinne Geer to Blue Seas of Morehead City, LLC, 2400 Bridges St., $230,000.

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Charles and Wanda Hughes and Ernest and Marenda Everett to First Choice Properties & Developing, Inc., 202 Sandbar Court, $35,000.

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Atene Clause to Larry and Cindy Bebout, 117 Brook Lane, $202,000. Sean and Tanya Scully to Antoinette Suitor, 142 Adams Lane, $250,000. Julie Frye, John Miller and William and Joanna Frye to

Richard and Brenda Pope, 686 Sea Gate Drive, $270,000. Joseph and Lena Garner to Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church of Newport, 3360 East Railroad Blvd., $275,000. Nathaniel and Eden McClung to Paul and Teresa Martin, 700 Camp View Court, $284,500. Caviness & Cates Building and Development Company of Greenville to Roscoe and Pamela Joyner, 105 Bogue Harbor Court, $324,500. Patricia Plaxico to James and Arlene Fuie, 249 Cedar Lane, $380,000. Paul and Marlene Scheafbauer to Robert and Diane Ivey, 506 Blue Heron Drive, $403,000.

PINE KNOLL SHORES Linda Davis to Selmer and June Stilley, 136 Cedar Road, $90,000. Betsy Fidalgo to Lori and Ernest Johnson, 101 Cypress Court, $95,000. John and Addie Radford to Harvey and Brenda Riddle, 273 Salter Path Road, $130,000. Doug and Karen Patterson to Jeffrey and Teresa Wilson, 311 Pine Knoll Circle, $260,000. Alice and Clawson Hicks to GOTAD, LLC, 104 Mimosa Blvd., $325,000. James and Amanda Price to Peter and Marcie Graf, 301 Salter Path Road #30, $405,000. Charles and Lamar Taft to Oakdale Rental Properties, LLC, 583 Forest Dunes Drive, $1,500,000.

STELLA Herman and Carol Scroggins to Duane and Joanne Wells and Clyde Smith, 156 Deepwater Drive and boat slip, $35,000. First Choice Properties & Developing, Inc. to Ian and Sory Parsons, 177 White Oak Bluff Road, $295,000. First Choice Properties & Developing, Inc. to Michael Conlen, 267 White Oak Bluff Road, $299,000. Charles and Jeanette Kraus to Kathleen and Robert Sanders, Jr., 170 White Oak Bluff Road, $515,000. (Continued on page 60)

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SWANSBORO Roger and Debra Pope to Carolyn and Francis Martin, 120 Cedardeen Court, $80,000. Bluewater Associates of Emerald Isle, Inc. to Andrew and Judith Gauzza, 125 Lowery Lane, $90,000.

Brandon and Stacia Hawks to Edward and Nancy Holland, 601 Pelletier Loop Road, $95,000. Robin Estes to Cassie and Jonathon Walkup, 386 Old Hwy 58, $114,500.

A curious thing though, while most of the cloudless sulphur butterflies are heading south racing the frigid future, a number of them, undaunted, are actually heading north. While the cloudless sulphur is more tolerant of the cold than most butterflies, this is a fool’s errand. Eventually, they will be caressed by the embrace of a powerful artic air mass that will greet them with the cold cruel kiss of death. It is not fully understood why some take on this suicidal journey, but it may be a way for them to develop genetic changes that eventually allow them to survive in colder climates and extend their range. As I watch from my porch, it is obvious that the sulphurs passing through are heading north. A few stop among the flowers to slurp up energizing nectar with their long proboscis. Out in a clearing, four cloudless sulphurs converge together and conduct a butterfly version of the chest bump in midair. They then swirl around chasing after each other while spiraling up into the air like a mini yellow tornado. At tree top level, they separate, flying down and away from each other in different directions showering the sky like Fourth of July fireworks. A butterfly scuffle triggered over the nectar rich flowers or males intent on finding a mate. The cloudless Sulphur butterflies will continue to coast by until their numbers dwindle like the amount of day light each day. Like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, the equinox dawns the transition into the migration of a new season. Provided by: The NC Coastal Federation, a charitable nonpro¿t organization that works to protect and restore our beautiful and productive North Carolina coast. Visit them at nccoast.org. by Sam Bland

Steven and Cynthia Messer to Ronald and Deborah Gallimore, 116 Silver Lake Court, $394,500. Ronald and Ann Sweet and Charles and Geraldine DeLu to Gilbert and Pamela Taylor, 183 Branch Court, $424,000. Bluewater Associates of Emerald Isle, Inc. to Teresa and Joseph Lippy, III, 115 Lowery Lane, $475,000.

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

McNeil and Associates, Inc. to Clawson and Alice Hicks, 119 Buccaneer Court, $190,000. December 2015

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mayor’s notes What is Behind Us and What is Ahead I THOUGHT THAT as we are coming to the end of our year, I would summarize a few of our strategic planning areas and what we did this past year in support of those seven areas. These are in no particular order, just a summary. Our strategic plan just went through a very thorough review by Vince Larson and John Halada. We will make some adjustments in the months ahead because it is a “living document.” This plan charts our course through everything for our town, even employee evaluations and board of commissioners actions. Goal: Manage financial resources to provide for a well-run and efficient government. This should be the goal of every level of government. Unfortunately it isn’t. This is why I always say the best government is the one closest to the people – because they’re held directly responsible. Goal: Build a stronger sense of community. Objective 1: Encourage participation of residents in the service of the community. This not only applies to our Pine Knoll Shores community, but our community that surrounds us. I see PKS residents in activities all over the county. I’ve seen Bill Hotham working on Habitat for Humanity houses and Eileen Temple volunteering at the hospital. There are so many of you that unfortunately I can’t name you all. But “thank you!” You are what make our community work for all of us. Objective 2: Seek and support civic activity to bring citizens together. The first thing I think of is our community effort for our Kayak for the Warriors event. But there are many more! Our parades, our different boards and our commissions bring people together to work together in the best interest of our town and our community. The garden club and woman’s club not only make our town look extraordinary, but each group works together in the best interest of our town and our reputation throughout our larger community.

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Objective 3: Consider unique needs of parttime residents and visitors. Communication with all citizens remains my top priority. We keep trying better Mayor Ken Jones ways to communicate and improve our use of technology to do it. For those citizens in the Raleigh area, we will have another “Dinner with the Mayor” over the winter like we did last year in Apex. Community is about working together for the common good. This works well with my top goal of communication with everyone. There are two areas that we haven’t directly addressed in our strategic plan, one, our employee team members. The other is our hard work, especially the past few years, of keeping other government levels out of our business We recently had elections for mayor and commissioners in our town. I want to thank you for the opportunity to work for you and the confidence you have placed in me to represent our town, our county, and our state. Thank you! As we wind up another year, and unquestionably the fastest in my life, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2016!

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PKS Women’s Club

MEMBERS ARRIVED AT the October meeting of the Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club dressed in work clothes and sensible shoes, carrying gardening gloves, straw hats, clippers, weeders and rakes. The mission for the day was a fall cleanup of the town gardens most in need of work — namely the circle in front of town hall, the Hereth garden and the gardens at Salter Path Road and Mimosa Boulevard and Dogwood Circle. The spillway at town hall carrying rainwater from the parking lot to the pond was almost invisible, covered by assorted green ground cover including thorny vines. Clearing this vegetation and pruning overgrown evergreens and towering pink lantana proved a momentous undertaking. At the Hereth garden, Lois Jean O’Keefe and Jean McDanal managed to dig up a massive amount of pennywort that detracted from the lovely newly planted evergreens. The gardens at Dogwood Circle had responded to all that September rain by becoming thickly overgrown and in need of massive pruning by Barbara Yankauskas and her helpers. But the muhly grass with its delicate lavender flowers in the center of each bed never looked lovelier! Karen Zaenker and her crew weeded the pennywort at Mimosa Boulevard which had popped up through the new dark brown mulch. Following the morning’s cleanup, all the toiling club members attended a luncheon at the home of Susan King. On the evening of Oct. 14, at the board of commissioners meeting, Mayor Ken Jones presented a proclamation honoring the members of the garden club for their efforts over the past 41 years, noting that garden club volunteers had put in more than 300 hours of work last year alone. Team garden captains, Karen Zaenker, Lana Hathaway, Barbara Yankauskas, Martha Edwards, and Susan King were invited to the meeting to accept the honor for the garden club. At the club’s business meeting, Martha Edwards displayed a handsome glazed stone marker engraved with the names of six of the club’s deceased members – Connie Brown, Irene Doremus, Barbara Flynt, Vivian Macdonald, Ruth McGbbon and Astrid Norman – to be placed before a magnolia tree planted near the deck at town hall to honor these six members. The club’s Arbor Day ceremony in 2016 will be held on March 18. President Kay Howe informed members that the club will participate in the town’s Christmas parade this December that will assemble at Garner Park. She also reminded us that the deadline for orders for the evergreen Christmas wreaths is fast approaching. Barbara Williams informed members that the Christmas luncheon on Dec. 9 will be held at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast. She also reminded us to bring canned food for the Salvation Army and donations for the Carteret County Domestic Violence Program. The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at town hall at 9:30am for refreshments, followed at 10am by the program of the day. Visitors and guests are always welcome to attend.

ARICEPT, EXELON, RAZADYNE, Namenda – are the names of these drugs familiar to you? You may recognize these prescription medications through media advertising or if you or a family member or friend are taking these drugs to treat cognitive symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease. These drugs, called cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine, are currently the most commonly used USFDA approved medications to treat memory loss, confusion and problems with thinking and reasoning associated with Alzheimer’s disease. At the October meeting of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club Dr. Arthur Sonberg, a board certified psychiatrist and neurologist, and Gloria Moyer, a speech therapist, both working with Carteret Health Care, spoke about the symptoms and treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Over 5.3 million Americans of all ages were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2015; 5.1 million are over the age of 65 and two-thirds are women. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that by 2025 over 7.1 million Americans over the age of 65 will be diagnosed with the disease increasing to 13 million by 2015. The cost to care for those with the disease is estimated at over $226 billion in 2015 increasing to over $1 trillion by 2050. Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s but early detection and medication help lessen symptoms. Dr. Sonberg explained that other forms of dementia often caused by vascular problems associated with aging or related to depression have similar symptoms as Alzheimer’s but do not progress in the same manner. Looking towards future treatment for Alzheimer’s several clinical trials and medical studies are underway that are testing the effectiveness of new medicines and vaccines focusing on gene therapy, antibody research and new medications to address inflammation in the brain. Speech therapist Gloria Moyer joined Dr. Sonberg in his presentation and explained memory function and how it is affected by aging. As we age blood flow decreases by over 15%, brain volume declines and hormonal changes impact memory function. She suggested several methods to improve memory including paying attention to detail, condensing information through lists, categorizing and reorganizing data and filtering out non-essential data. Developing associations and interlinked ideas will assist with recall as will the use of imagery to help visualize information. To improve brain health it is important to get regular physical exercise, continue to learn new things, eat healthy foods, avoid smoking and excessive alcohol use, optimize hormonal balance and get enough sleep. For more information on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease visit www. alz.org. Following this informative presentation the agenda focused on club business with reports from committee chairs. The club members will celebrate the season with, a Dec. 4 Christmas Luncheon at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast and the Dec. 19 Christmas Parade. There is no regular meeting in December. The club will reconvene on Jan. 22 for the start of the 2016 program year.

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Kicking the Habit New Year – New Nonsmoking You

The glamorous image of a 1940s starlets lounged back on a chaise with a long cigarette holder poised high in the air has long been replaced by the realism that smoking simply isn’t good for us. Yet, despite the fact that we know the health risks involved, Americans continue to smoke. About 42 million, in fact, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Lung cancer is the most preventable form of cancer death in our society, according to the National Cancer Institute. An estimated 221,000 cases will be diagnosed in 2015 and an estimated 158,000 deaths will be attributed to lung cancer. In addition, smokers have a higher risk of myriad forms of cancer, including mouth, lips, esophagus, ovary, colon/rectum, uterus, bladder, kidney, stomach and more. The habit also contributes to a variety of other chronic diseases, including heart disease and respiratory diseases, and takes a toll on other areas of overall health, including eye diseases, peptic ulcers, dental diseases and fractures. According to the NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS), North Carolina is responsible for one of the highest volume in smoking cessation hotline calls (1-800-QUIT-NOW). More than 45,000 people reached out for free telephone coaching in 2013. And there’s no wonder – tobacco use is costly to North Carolina with health care costs alone for tobacco-related diseases topping $3.81 billion annually, including $931 million in Medicaid costs. Not only does it cost the state and the nation, but it’s a costly habit on the home front as well. Visit www.cancer.org/ healthy/toolsandcalculators/calculators/ app/cigarette-calculator for a more personalized look at the cost of smoking. A person spending $4.25 per pack who smokes a pack a day, for example, goes through about $128 a month or $1,551 a year. Been smoking since Jan. 1, 2000? You’ve already spent $23,265. Quitting is hard, but the odds of winning the battle are increased for those who reach out for help in their quest. Phone support, a buddy to share the

process with, nicotine replacement tools and hypnosis – there are a variety of methods available today to help patients ready to quit. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved five types of nicotine replacement therapy: patch, gum, nasal spray, inhalers and lozenges, several of which are available without a prescription. Each of the nicotine delivery systems comes with its own set of possible side effects and costs. Because people’s smoking habits differ, the required dose will differ as well. Nausea and headaches, the most common side effects with each of the therapies, can often be eliminated by adjusting the dose. Patches: Purchased with or without a prescription, patches are applied to clean, dry skin each morning. They come in a variety of doses, allowing smokers to reduce the amount taken over the course of several weeks. There are several brands and strengths available in both a 16-hour or 24-hour delivery system. The FDA has approved using the patch for a total of 3 to 5 months. Gum: Available in 2 or 4 mg strengths, gum provides the immediate dose of nicotine that smokers often come to expect. Based on packaging instructions, gum is to be chewed until a peppery flavor is emitted and then held between the check and gum. Users can repeat the process as the flavor fades for up to 30 minutes. Gum use is recommended for 6-12 weeks, but no more than six months. Nasal Spray: A prescription is required for this fast delivery of nicotine into the bloodstream, however, users say it quickly relieves withdrawal symptoms and allows the user to control their cravings. Use is recommended for no more than six months. Inhalers: These thin plastic tubes with a cartridge inside allow the user to puff on the device and receive a nicotine vapor. While inhalers deliver the nicotine into the lungs, inhalers release the nicotine into the mouth. A prescription is required. Recommended usage should not exceed six months. Lozenges: Available without a prescription, lozenges come in 2 and 4 mg strengths which take about 20-30 minutes to fully dissolve. Lozenges are recommended as part of a 12-week program, slowly decreasing the number used per day. While not approved by the FDA, some quitters have had success with less traditional alternative therapies, including hypnosis and acupuncture. Finding the ideal fit for your lifestyle is the most important thing of all. According to the ACS, only about 4-7 percent of people are able to quit smoking on any given attempt without medicines or other

help. Journal studies have reported that the success rate for those who do use medicine is about 25 percent. Support groups and counseling are also shown to have a marked impact on success rates. The key, experts agree, is to be dedicated to the goal at hand. If one method isn’t right for you, regroup and try another. If at first you don’t succeed … well, you know how to finish that story.

When You Quit Benefits from kicking the habit include a lower risk of diabetes and better heart and lung health. But exactly how fast does the repair occur? While the younger we quit, the better, based on reports by the US Surgeon General, quitting smoking at any age can put years back on your life. - 12 hours The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. - 2 weeks to 3 months Your circulation improves and your lung function increases. - 1 to 9 months Coughing and shortness of breath decrease; lungs begin to regain normal function, including the ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs and reduce the risk of infection. - 1 year The excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker’s. - 5 years Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus and bladder is cut in half. Cervical cancer risk falls to that of a nonsmoker. Stroke risk can fall to that of a non-smoker after 2-5 years. - 10 years The risk of dying from lung cancer is about half that of a person who is still smoking. The risk of cancer of the larynx (voice box) and pancreas decreases.

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Looking Back to Plan for the Future IN JANUARY THE Atlantic Beach Town Council meets for a day-long planning retreat. We use this time to focus on our big picture objectives and set goals for the coming year. Regardless of the nature of an organization – be it a business, a sports team, a government – this kind of strategic planning is important to success. The town is currently executing on many different plans. We have a multi-year storm water plan. We have a bike and pedestrian plan. We are currently updating our town park master plan. We have a plan for town branding and for maintaining and upgrading our water system. Our land use, zoning and development are controlled through the plan in our UniďŹ ed Development Ordinance, which is also going being updated. We are working with our neighboring beach towns, the county and the US Army Corps of Engineers to update our plans for healthy beaches. And, we have local, regional and state-wide plans for transportation infrastructure. All these plans and others are what we refer to on a daily basis to effectively and efďŹ ciently transform the ideas in each of these plans into action. But, these itemspeciďŹ c plans are not the big-picture, strategic planning referred to above. If an organization doesn’t keep an eye on the big picture, it can ďŹ nd itself living the old clichĂŠ about not being able to see the forest for trees. Our council’s planning retreat is when we take a look at the big picture to make sure all of the town and staff actions are coordinated to move toward our strategic goals. I would like to use this space to share the vision for the future of Atlantic Beach developed through input from citizens’ surveys, our town council and other citizens’ committees as well as through conversations with residents and visitors. The future of Atlantic Beach should look a lot like our past, only better. We should be a small-town beach where there is more sand than condos. But, there should be a vibrant commercial core and the right amount of hotel, vacation rental and multi-family development to support cool local businesses and our

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DECEMBER ARIES – March 21-April 20 Aries, you can be quite generous when you choose to be, but sometimes you can overlook the needs of others. Pay as much attention to others’ needs as possible this week. A conversation this month takes you to a place you did not expect. Now that it’s out in the open, you may be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Don’t hesitate to express yourself. The end of the month is a great time for you. Make the most of every moment and don’t be surprised as you successfully juggle many different things at once. If you find yourself in a rut, think about ideas for the future. A new plan of attack can reinvigorate your motivation. TAURUS – April 21-May 21 Little things influence how others look at you, Taurus, so make sure you get all of your ducks in a row – especially at work. Though you usually lean toward being practical, you may find yourself on an unexpected journey this week that highlights your spontaneous side. Work may seem a little overwhelming midmonth. Keep your head down and stay focused on the tasks at hand. Others will be impressed. Toward the end of the month, focus your energy on home-related projects. Procrastination is your enemy in these circumstances and can staunch any productivity you may have achieved. GEMINI – May 22-June 21 You may not be feeling very practical as the month opens. Fortunately for you, there isn’t much of importance that needs to be done, so you are free to let loose. You have several different ways to express your creativity, Gemini; you simply have to find the outlet that works best for you right now. Experiment with different options. But don’t get too distracted. Make the most of an opportunity to move forward with your goals. You have plenty of energy, and your mind is focused. Hang around with likeminded individuals and remember there is a way out of every situation, even if it seems like all exits are blocked. Swallow your pride if need be and accept the help of others when it’s offered. CANCER – June 22-July 22 This isn’t the time to take a walk down Memory Lane, Cancer. Focus on the future rather than getting lost in nostalgia. It is important, however, to let your past guide your actions a bit. Although you may want to swoop in and help a friend in need midmonth, give them the space they need. In the long run, this approach will prove more helpful. It can be hard not getting too wrapped up in other people’s business. You don’t want to intrude on others and your loved ones are fully capable of solving their own problems. Accept a challenge as the year rolls to a close, even if it scares you. You may find it’s not so challenging after all. 64 ISLAND REVIEW

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LEO – July 23-August 23 Leo, your calendar is filling up quickly. Divide your responsibilities so you can better handle everything on your slate. You have a chance to push limits and boundaries this month. Take every opportunity that comes your way to try something new. You never know what you will discover. Toward the end of the month, you may feel like you’re on top of the world. That’s because you have the potential to conquer an elusive goal in the next few days. Many opportunities are within reach, but may not be sure which way to go. Seek advice from Pisces when you get a spare moment. VIRGO – August 24-September 22 Ambivalence will get you nowhere fast. It can be difficult to make decisions, but that’s something you have to do early in December. Once you do, you can forge ahead. You may not be able to escape all of your daily responsibilities, but you can certainly daydream some of them away. Take this chance to clear your mind. You cannot, however, sit around and wait for things to unfold. Sometimes you have to take charge, and this is one of those times. Be sure to deal with conflict in a productive way. Otherwise you may be stressed out and full of angst for no reason at all. LIBRA – September 23-October 23 You are capable of making intelligent, objective decisions. Expect to find yourself with a growing list of new friends who want your advice. You also have quite a knack for avoiding complex issues that pop up early this month. But this will only last so long before you will have to face some hard decisions. Somehow, you always manage to pull through even with a ton of things on your plate, Libra. Even though you are successful, remember to schedule some downtime once in awhile. Some around you can see right through your protective facade. So why not take it off and simply let others see the real you? You won’t be disappointed, and neither will they. SCORPIO – October 24-November 22 Now is not the time to begin a new project, Scorpio. Rather, keep a low profile and finish up any tasks that you did not get to finish last week. It can be frightening to reveal your deepest feelings, however, when a friend comes to you bearing his or her soul, you may have to dig deep and share your own experiences. Focus this month on substantive actions and not empty promises. This will make it easier for you to make decisions about pressing issues. Don’t get caught daydreaming too much mid-month. People at work may think you’re not serious about your efforts when nothing could be further from the truth. SAGITTARIUS - November 23-December 21 It may be difficult to get a good read on associates or friends early in the month,

which could impact your plans moving forward. You may need to make a few assumptions and back track later. Health goals become more pressing as various issues weigh on your mind, Sagittarius. Work with a doctor to develop a plan for moving forward in a healthy way. Be sure not to spread yourself too thin. If you do, you will not be able to put your best foot forward. If you feel yourself getting stressed, step back. Expect to spend some money this month. Just how much you will spend depends on your ability to find the best bargains and discounts. CAPRICORN – December 22-January 20 Capricorn, right now all you can think about is your career and your financial future. That’s OK because you’ve been meaning to give more thought to your finances and there’s no time like the present. You may be catching glimpses of what is around the corner, but you’re not ready to take the first step in that direction. For now, however, take a step back and exhale. Avoid taking on any additional responsibilities. Instead, take some time to recharge. It can be frustrating when others do not seem to understand your motives. Don’t feel pressured to change your way of doing things, especially if it’s working. As the year closes, a past conflict may pop up, push it aside. It is better to focus on the positive things that are in store for you rather than problems from the past. AQUARIUS – January 21-February 18 You may feel yourself pulled in two different directions early in December. There’s a part of you that is focused on home, and another that knows work beckons. Find a balance. Your moods are fluctuating. Don’t be afraid to voice your feelings – it will help you address any insecurities or issues that are on your mind. Let friends know how much they mean to you this month because you might not say it often enough. Others will appreciate your candor and generosity. Aquarius, something you have been looking forward to for some time is about to happen. It has been a long time coming but entirely worth it. Enjoy the ride. PISCES – February 19-March 20 It may seem like getting others to open up is a struggle this month. Find a way to communicate as best you can, Pisces. It may seem like you’re working on jobs for others, but behind it all, you’re actually working on yourself. Be careful, you tend to hold your feelings inside and that can be unhealthy. Share your feelings more often so negative energy will not build. And stick up for yourself when you need to. You are your biggest advocate, and you will present a strong front when feeling secure. When you love someone, it can be difficult to step aside and let that person make his or her own mistakes. Be patient.

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best BUY$ FINANCIAL & INSURANCE 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. Chalk & Gibbs Insurance and Real Estate: An independent agent serving clients along the Crystal Coast since 1925. Full service real estate sales and management and all of your insurance needs under one roof. Call today for a quote, 252-393-1284, 252-7263167, or visit www.chalkandgibbs.com. Emerald Isle Insurance: 8754 Reed Drive, Unit 9, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5086. Protect your beach property & save on flood insurance by working with Rhonda & Sherry for coverage on your primary residence, second home or rental unit.

GEAR & EVENT RENTALS Island Essentials: Linen & Leisure Supply Company, Emerald Isle, 888-398-8887, 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.

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

HOME SERVICES AA Express Plumbing Service, Inc: 211-6 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-247-1155, aaexpressplumbing@ embarqmail.com. Professional, licensed plumbing service – winterizing, water heaters, softeners and full plumbing needs. Emergency 24/7 service. Fully insured. Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control: Morehead City, 252-726-1781, New Bern, 252-636-2345, 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 Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252-222-0707, crystalcoastawnings.com. See all your options for hurricane protection, stationary & retractable awnings. 9-5, M-F, weekends by appt. Custom awnings, Bahamas, Colonials, etc. Sales and service – our employees have a combined 40 years of experience.

Crystal Coast HVAC Salt Solution: 103 Pinewood Place, Emerald Isle, helping extend the life of coastal HVAC units by rinsing units monthly to eliminate accumulated salt. See how efficient your HVAC can be. Call 252503-1573. Guthrie Interiors: 5113 Hwy 70, Morehead City, specializing in home furnishings and design for retail and hospitality. Open 10am-5pm with after hours appointments available. Call 252648-8329 or visit www.guthrieinteriors.com. Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall: 230 West Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252354-2883, dmarshall@ec.rr.com. Serving Emerald Isle property owners for 25 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. Liftavator: 4430 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888-634-1717, encelevators.com. Service all brands of elevators & lifts with 5-year product warranty & 2-year service warranty. Licensed & insured. 24-hour service available. Building, installing & servicing elevators since 1985. Pipeline Plumbing, Inc.: 910-381-4101. A local family-owned business taking care of all your plumbing needs. Licensed and fully insured with guaranteed, quality work. Services include new construction, remodeling, repairs, re-piping, water heaters (tanks and tankless), fixture replacement, additions, winterizations and more. RP2 certified with 24-hour emergency service available. Rid-A-Pest, Inc.: 4320 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-240-2266, serving Eastern North Carolina since 1972. Locally owned by Lee Smith, a NC State University graduate in entomology. Free estimates by phone or on-site at your location. Voted area’s highest customer satisfaction among pest management companies. Hours: M-F 8am5pm. Weekends by appointment. Visit www. ridapest.com. Southeastern Elevator: Located in Morehead City, Southeastern Elevator’s motto says it all, “First in safety, quality and service” when it comes to residential elevators in a variety of sizes and models. Visit southeasternhomeelevators.com or call 252725-1235 for a quote today. Southern Glass & Mirror: 1047 W. Corbett Ave. (Hwy 24), Swansboro, 252-354-1223, 910-325-1050, 24-hr. emergency service 910-326-5283. 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. Tideline Lawn Care: Taylor Marshall, 230 W. Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-3542883, 252-725-0755. Company provides seasonal lawn care services, from grass mowing and weed eating to concrete edging and blowing off paved areas on a two-week schedule. Windows and More: 1513 Bridges St., Morehead City, www.windows-and-more. com, 252-726-8181. Visit the showroom to see the full-sized displays of energy efficient windows and doors that can handle the conditions of the Crystal Coast. Offering sales, installation and service of Marvin and Integrity windows and doors.

Window Wizard: Your local professional power washing and window cleaning company. Call for a free estimate – 419-357-7712 or 252-354-3370, or email owner Virgil Kill at virgilkill80@gmail.com.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR ALB Decorator Fabrics: 110 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, 252-222-0787. The finest in first-quality fabrics for decorating & quilting. Open Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4. Come see our selection. Artistic Tile & Stone: 252-241-7579. Free design consultation and estimates! The area’s most unique and extensive selection of interior and exterior tile, mosaics, glass, stone and hardwood. Professional installation. Drop by M-F, 10-5, Saturday by appointment, 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, or visit www. artistictileandstonenc.com. Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters:3906 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-727-9040. Free estimates! The Carolina’s only custom Bahama & Colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, roll downs- no storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings. Braswell’s Carpet Cleaning: 252-354-3744, whether you’re in need of carpet care, repair, stain removal or water extractions, the professionals are Braswell’s are the ones to call. Visit braswellscarpetcleaning.com. Budget Blinds: 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. Great Windows: 252-728-3373. Quality custom made window treatments including blinds, shades & shutters. For a perfect match, professional decorators come to your home or business. Products include: Great Windows, Hunter Douglas, Timber and Somfy motorized remote control. Fast one-week service (shutters 15 days). Call today for a handcrafted, flawless fit, precise installation and 100-year warranty. McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252247-3175, mcqueensinteriors.com. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom of unique contemporary, traditional & coastal furnishings. Complete professional design services to make your home truly one-of-a-kind. Nowell & Company: 2801-4D, Wilson, 252-2373881. Located in Wilson, about two hours from the Crystal Coast, Nowell & Company is a 15,000 sq. ft. showroom filled with upper end home furnishings and accessories. Both traditional and contemporary and complete interior design service available. Free delivery to the coast. Sound Furniture & Appliances: 600 Cedar Point Blvd, Hwy 24 East, Cedar Point, 252-3938130, 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.

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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! Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-7268800, 800-849-1888, alwilliamsproperties. com. From sound to sea & beyond. We can serve your coastal real estate needs. Open 6 days/week, by appointment on Sunday. Bluewater Builders: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 888-354-2128, 252-354-7610, buildwithbluewter.com. From vacation homes to primary residences, Bluewater’s expertise can make your dream of living on the Crystal Coast a customized reality. Bluewater Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128, 888-258-2128; Cape Carteret 252-393-2111; Atlantic Beach 252-726-3105, 866-467-3105; Beaufort 866-803-0073; bluewaternc.com. Vacation, monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County. Bluewater Vacation Rentals: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, www.bluewaternc.com. Call the owner hotline at 866-848-8080 and let them assist you in achieving your goals of maximizing rental income while protecting your investment with the Bluewater Property Management Plan.

Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS: 509 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 800-317-2866, 252-7266600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you! CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc.: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 800-822-2121, 252-354-2131, coastland.com. We manage 225+ homes & condos for short or long term rental. With 24 years of experience, our courteous staff looks forward to helping with your vacation or sales needs. Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-304-4060, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. Awarded 2005, 2009 and 2011 Top Office Production Award for Carteret County. Our knowledgeable & professional sales staff is happy to discuss any of your concerns & help you make the correct decision when buying or selling real estate on the coast. Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals: 7501 Emerald Drive, 800-849-3315, 252-3543315, 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. 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 katmarshall101@gmail.com. Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-3542128, 252-241-1382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail. com. Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer. Call me for all of your real estate needs. Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800-6117705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true. Marcia Jordan, Real Estate Broker: 100 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252723-8000. Marcia, a certified residential specialist, has been with Bluewater Real Estate since 1988 but has been listing and selling real estate in Emerald Isle since 1983. All real estate needs are available: listing, selling and long-term or vacation rental info. Call Marcia for your investment, vacation or primary home purchase, lands, lots, on or off the water. Visit bluewaternc. com/Marciajordan or email mariaj@ bluewaternc.com. Realty World First Coast Realty: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, with additional offices in Indian Beach and Beaufort, Realty World First Coast specializes in coastal real estate along the Crystal Coast. The right agent makes all the

difference. Find yours by calling 252-2470077, 252-728-6455 or 252-247-1000, www. realtyworldfirstcoast.com. The Star Team: 201 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, 252-727-5656, www. crystalcoasthomesearch.com, your expert on the Crystal Coast and its beautiful, diverse communities. From excellent schools to retirement opportunities, let Louis Weil and his team help you find your perfect home at the beach. Sun Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-354-2958, 800-849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800553-7873, 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 Earnhardt, CRS: 252-354-6111, 888-354-2128 x219, cell 252-646-3244, homesinemeraldisle.com. Real estate broker with 16+ years sales experience in vacation homes, investment properties, year-round/permanent homes & vacant land. Specializing in Crystal Coast, Cape Carteret & Swansboro. Buyer representation available.

SHOPS & SERVICES Coastal Carolina Regional Airport: 200 Terminal Drive, New Bern. Close, convenient and connected. Now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express and Delta Connection Service provided by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit newbernairport.com for more info. Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5323, emeraldislebooks.com. Great selection of books, greeting cards, kites, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family. Hardback books discounted 10%. Just Hair: Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, Emerald Isle, 252-354-3302, 16 years of experience in a full service salon for men & women offering the latest haircuts, foil highlighting, perms, color, facial waxing, braiding & ear piercing. Walk-ins welcome. Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail: 311 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-3547775, www.flipperznet.com. From hats to wine accessories, Madras and Khakis carries a full range of items you and your family will enjoy long after your vacation is over. Offering personalized monogramming, Scout bags, Stonewall Kitchen, unique gifts, clothing and accessories, homemade fudge and wine. Petal Pushers, Etc.: 7803 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-8787, petalpushersshop.com. Special for rental property owners, welcome guests with fresh flowers for less than $50 a week. Floral arrangements for all occasions, weddings and every day, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art. Now offering Chapel Hill Toffee. 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.

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