Island Review by NCCOAST

February 2013

♥ Vol. 18, No. 2

Monthly News Magazine for Bogue Banks Property Owners & Residents

• Summertime Blues • BHA Membership Drive • Home & Garden Show • Art From the Heart • At the Aquarium • Gardenscape • Property Watch • Emerald Tidings • Book Bag • Events Calendar • Mayors’ Notes Atlantic Beach Pine Knoll Shores Emerald Isle

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Contents 42 SUBSCRIPTION or CHANGE OF ADDRESS: georgia@nccoast.com Sales Director Jamie Bailey (sales@nccoast.com) Account Executive Ashly Willis 252-342-2334 (awillis@nccoast.com) Managing Editor Amanda Dagnino Staff Writer Josh Lambert Creative Director/Layout Kim LaChance Graphics Kyle Dixon, Mimi Guthrie, Erin Pallotti The Island Review is published monthly (10,000 circulation) by NCCOAST Communications, Morehead City. It is direct mailed to out-of-area property owners, Emerald Isle and Pine Knoll Shores property owners and to out-ofarea Atlantic Beach and Indian Beach property owners; and is distributed freely in public boxes to residents and visitors along Bogue Banks, in town halls, advertiser locations, the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council office and county visitor centers. The Island Review will not knowingly accept advertising judged to be misleading or in violation of the law. All parties advertised herein are subject to the Fair Housing Act and the claims represented are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. Though every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all advertising and copy contained herein, the publisher may not be held responsible for typographical errors. NCCOAST reserves the right to refuse any advertising or editorial deemed inappropriate. Articles contained herein remain the sole responsibility of the writer. The Island Review, NCCOAST and any employees, agents, or representatives of same, may not be held responsible for any actions or consequences derived as a result of following advice or instructions contained herein. As always, consult your attorney or accountant for relevant tax, investment, and/or legal information. Entire contents, ad and graphic design copyright 2013 by NCCOAST Communications. Reproduction without the managing editor’s permission is prohibited.

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Vol. 18, Issue #2 February 2013

News Coasting: Events............................................................................................................................................8 Coastal Currents...........................................................................................................................................18 Bulletin Board...............................................................................................................................................30 Property Watch.............................................................................................................................................38

Features Book Bag......................................................................................................................................................12 Rental Signs.................................................................................................................................................14 Water Corp. Changes...................................................................................................................................26 Shorelines.....................................................................................................................................................27 At the Aquarium............................................................................................................................................36 Gardenscape................................................................................................................................................42 Tourism Barometer.......................................................................................................................................43 Car Care: Spring Road Trips........................................................................................................................46 Coastal Report..............................................................................................................................................47

Departments County Perspective......................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables...................................................................................................................................................17 Chamber Connection....................................................................................................................................20 Best Buys.....................................................................................................................................................50 Advertiser Index............................................................................................................................................53

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ATLANTIC BEACH Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................45 EMERALD ISLE Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................22 Emerald Tidings............................................................................................................................................24 Staying Busy.................................................................................................................................................30 PINE KNOLL SHORES Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................48 Club News....................................................................................................................................................49 Thanks to our Contributors: Yvette Bannen, Elizabeth Barrow, Joanne Belanger, Trace Cooper, Laura Lee Davis, Anne D. Edwards, Ken Jones, Julie Powers, Rudi Rudolph, Frank Rush, Art Schools, Michelle Powers, Mike Wagoner, NC Coastal Federation and Julia Batten Wax.

On the Cover: Valentine’s at Atlantic Beach. (Photo by Josh Lambert)

Ad & Editorial Deadline For March 2013 Issue: February 8th

E-mail Letters to the Editor, Postcard Greetings photos, calendar listings & copy to editor@nccoast.com

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Charity Fills Empty Bowls THIS ANNUAL CHARITY luncheon raises money for the local soup kitchen through the help of potters and area chefs. Carteret Community College, local potters, high school students, art classes and area restaurants team up for this worthy event from 11am-1pm on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Potters put their talents to the test, making take-home bowls for ticket holders. In turn, chefs create soups to fill them. Guests choose their own bowl from the hundreds that are produced for the occasion. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds benefit Hope Mission and Martha’s Cupboard. To learn more, call 252-354-4591.

Find a Buddy this Winter When most locals hear the name Buddy Pelletier, their minds instantly wander to summers on the beaches of the Crystal Coast filled with waves, sun and surfboards. But when the name is mentioned in February, it is almost always associated with the Summertime Blues Surf Art and Memorabilia Silent Auction. This year’s auction is at 7pm on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Watermark Restaurant, Atlantic Beach. The auction benefits the Buddy Pelletier Surfing Foundation’s humanitarian efforts and the surfing contest, held each summer. This event brings together sunbathers, surfers, artists, enthusiasts and many others looking for a night full of friendship, art and music. Items up for bid in the auction include a wide variety of colorful abstract paintings, handmade jewelry, surfboards, surf memorabilia, collectibles and much more. “We like to feature local artists, of course, but we also have art that is from renowned artists from all over the world,” said Lisa Pelletier-Harman, publicity director for the Buddy Pelletier Surfing Foundation. Folks from the surfing community are sure to enjoy the surf art and memorabilia. However, the art auction is not just surfing related and there is a little something for everyone according to Pelletier-Harman. People come from all over the Crystal Coast and some make the drive from hours away to support the auction and the foundation. Live music will be provided by local Emerald Isle rock band Pure T Mommicked and the sponsors ensure a great time for everyone, from surfers to artists to those just looking for a great way to spend a day celebrating and looking forward to the summer months. (cont. on page 10)

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“As long as people are there and having a good time, there’s no end time,” said Pelletier-Harman. “This event brings out some really good people, and that’s something that I really enjoy.” For ticket information, or to learn more about the auction or foundation, call 252-727-7917, email buddypelletier@hotmail. com or visit www.buddy.pelletier.com.

Valentine Membership Drive Scheduled Food, fun and fellowship are what it’s all about at the Beaufort Historical Association’s annual Valentine Membership Drive. The authentically restored homes and buildings of the Beaufort Historic Site will be wide open from 2-4pm on Sunday, Feb. 10 as current and prospective members are welcomed. This unique event will showcase each of the historic buildings, depicting a different aspect of life for early Beaufort residents, from the colonial Leffers’ Cottage to the Victorian Josiah Bell House. Enhancing this experience, each building will feature different refreshments for guests to enjoy, along with an on-site docent to answer questions about the history of the building. Members are invited to come and bring family, friends, coworkers and neighbors who have an interest in joining the Beaufort Historical Association and taking part in the varied preservation and education programs. There is also an opening art reception by local artist Sue Seamon at the Mattie Davis Art Gallery during the party.

The BHA’s strong association of individuals dedicated to preserving the treasured history of Beaufort, spans across the county, state and nation and offers a wide range of membership levels. Dues start at $25 for students and senior citizens and $35 per contributor. There are $100 sponsor levels and upwards, and each tier of membership receives special benefits. Membership will be accepted with great appreciation by the BHA at the event or application envelopes may be picked up at the party and returned by mail at a later date. For more information about the Valentine Party, stop by the Visitor’s Center at 130 Turner St., call the office at 252-728-5225 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

Home & Garden Show Visit the Crystal Coast Civic Center from 10am-5pm on Saturday, March 2 and 11am-3pm on Sunday, March 3 for the 25th annual Coastal Home and Garden Show. The Home and Garden Show is designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. Each event includes hundreds of exhibits with merchandise, sample interior and exterior vignettes and product demonstrations. With a combination of new products and expert advice from the pros, the show inspires homeowners with countless ideas on enhancing their home’s comfort and functionality, as well as its aesthetic appeal and overall value. More than 65 exhibitors will market their business and services all under one roof, making this a great opportunity for both businesses and the community. Folks are able to see all services available and make decisions to best fit their personal needs. With an average draw in the thousands, this event has grown each year with more vendors and consumers. Come enjoy two days of fun along with the chance to learn about the latest in home and garden ideas, landscape ideas and products and services offered from home improvement specialists. Admission is $3 per person. For more information on the event, call 252-247-3883 or visit www. crystalcoastcivicctr.com.

Mardi Gras Down East Although the Crystal Coast is far from Louisiana and New Orleans, the folks Down East have been throwing their own Mardi Gras Celebration for more than 20 years. The Gloucester Mardi Gras celebrates its 21st year of giving the coast a chance to celebrate the winter milestone with perfect style. The party returns on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the community center in Gloucester, complete with beads, gumbo and live music. The founding members of Cajun-inspired band Unknown Tongues, Brian and Barbara Blake, wanted to create an event that would bring the community together and raise money for area charities while enjoying a day of fun. After a few years of fielding requests to participate in various fundraisers, they came out with a fundraiser to call their own. The Blakes are very passionate and put a lot of energy in their endeavors, including their band and the Gloucester Mardi Gras. Food preparation is in full swing when folks start arriving Saturday morning, as giant cauldrons of gumbo smolder on gas burners set up under tents. The feast is announced with a Fools Procession where everyone adorned in colorful mismatched attire creates commotion as they march down the road. Along with gumbo, guests can expect turkey, plenty of 10

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side dishes and a collection of desserts. The festival really takes off as the Unknown Tongues take the stage mid-afternoon with their mix of country, Zydeco, Cajun and rhythm and blues tunes that always have the dance floor packed with dancers of all ages. Children scurry between peoples’ legs in hopes of collecting as many beads as possible when they are tossed from the stage. The dance styles of participants are as varied and cross-cultural as the music, with the twist and the boogaloo sharing the floor with the two-step and the Zydeco. Musicians from around the area are known to bring their instruments and join in the fun, creating a jam session that extends well into the evening.

Safe Boating Skills The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Swansboro Flotilla, is holding a sixweek comprehensive boating safety course on boating skills, seamanship and safety beginning Monday, Feb. 4 and running through Thursday, March 14. The course covers all aspects of boating safety and skills. The course meets the NC State Law requirement that vessel operators, including personal watercrafts, under age 26 pass a boater education course. The classes are held from 7-9pm on Monday and Thursday, and the cost for the comprehensive course is $35 per student; family discounts are available. Pre-registration is required by calling 252-393-2436 or emailing bpohlman@pol.net.

Fishing School Returns Want to garner fishing information from a dozen local captains? Each year the Saltwater Fishing School brings that

knowledge together for a day-long program at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. On Saturday, Feb. 23, Fisherman’s Post newspaper once again brings these specialists together. Hailing from Morehead City, Harkers Island, Topsail, Sneads Ferry and all points in between, the captains bring a wealth of experience to the table, whether you’re a recreational angler or a professional. Breakfast begins at 7:30am and the class runs from 8:15am4:30pm. The cost is $90 per person and includes a T-shirt, breakfast, snacks, drinks, a chicken and barbecue lunch, some rigging materials and a goodie bag. Tickets can be purchased at Chasin’ Tails Outdoors, by phone at 910-452-6378 or online at fishermanspost.com/fishing-school/morehead.

Coming from the Heart Some of Carteret County’s most talented artistic minds come together each year to celebrate their craft in Art from the Heart, a juried two-week show sponsored by the Arts Council of Carteret County held in units 6 and 7 at the Morehead Plaza, located just west of the Lowes Foods grocery store in Morehead City. The 23rd annual Art from the Heart runs Feb. 15-March 2, with a public reception on the first day and free admittance into the show gallery seven days a week through Sat., March 2. The Chamber of Commerce Business “After Hours” event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 21. Always free to view, art lovers can expect photography, painting, stone, glass, computer generated work and more. For more information, call 252-726-9156.

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Lincoln’s Last Days By Bill O’Reilly and Dwight Zimmerman FEBRUARY IS THE month we celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. With the new movie on Lincoln so popular, there is heightened interest in the life of the sixteenth president. Bill O’Reilly’s bestseller “Killing Lincoln” has attracted many readers who are discovering anew the dramatic story of the assassination of the president. “Lincoln’s Last Days” is an illustrated edition of “Killing Lincoln.” On March 4, 1865, Abraham Lincoln delivered his second inaugural address to a crowd of 50,000 people standing in the rain. “With malice toward none, with charity for all” is how he begins the address, while The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia is about to lose a crucial battle which will lead to the surrender of Robert E. Lee’s army in just a few weeks. Lincoln has just six more weeks to live. April 1865 was one of the most crucial months in the history of the United States. Bill O’Reilly has authored a clear and informative account of those few weeks.

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“Lincoln’s Last Days” is a compelling, youth-oriented companion to the fuller treatment of “Killing Lincoln.” It is filled with numerous illustrations, photos and maps, which add to the thrilling narrative. Images of Lincoln, his family and the many characters that were key to the events of those weeks allow readers to see in graphic detail the cast that rounded out the story. John Wilkes Booth and his accomplices are all pictured along with the weapons they used in their crimes. The many images of Ford’s Theatre allow the reader to imagine the dastardly act which took the life of Lincoln. There is an illustration of Booth leaping to the theatre stage after he has shot the president as well as a lithograph of the shooting itself. Artifacts such as Booth’s spurs, Lincoln’s coat and the rocking chair the president sat in are also shown. Booth broke his leg in his jump to the stage; the boot that was cut from the assassin’s leg by Dr. Mudd is pictured. One fascinating photo is of the assassination conspirators just before they are hanged. The authors have included a number of interesting timelines and lists that add a wealth of supporting information. There is a list of medical practices that were prevalent in those days; this enhances the description of the doctors’ efforts to treat Lincoln after his head wound. Concise timelines on Lincoln’s life and Booth’s career are helpful in understanding all that happened. The account of what became of the key players in the drama of the years following is an interesting addition. “Lincoln’s Last Days” is a gripping depiction of this period of our history. In a succinct way it lays out the story so that readers will be able to become very familiar with this unforgettable tragedy. Adults and young people alike will gain much from this account of the gunshot that changed our history. Curt Finch, Emerald Isle Books

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Practicing a Little ‘Family Pride’

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FOR MANY OF us the gift of hospitality comes easily and naturally. Quick, on a scale of one to 10, how much do you enjoy entertaining in your home? Do you frequently host family or friends for casual suppers or elegant cocktail parties? Or is your idea of a great Friday night a quiet evening at home with just you and a new book? With the feasting and rejoicing months of November and December now just another fond holiday memory, consider the large family meals you helped prepare or perhaps guest rooms that were aired out and occupied for children and grandchildren home for the seasonal celebrations. Hosting your vacation rental guests requires that same gift of hospitality. Raised in the South, I often heard it spoken of by my elderly female relatives as “family pride.” “Why bless her heart, if she just had a little more family pride then she’d always be ready if company were to drop by!” Soon we will be welcoming your first spring visitors and so now is the season to prepare your beach home. Our mamas were right about something else, too. Attitude is everything and especially true in property management. If you begrudgingly do the absolute minimal preparation for your rental guests, it will be evident the minute they step into your beach cottage that you didn’t care enough to deep clean, refresh the bedspreads, paint the scarred walls or even replace the chipped dishes and cloudy wine glasses. Admit it; would you entertain in your personal home with so little family pride? If you own a second home that is a remarkable achievement that few Americans can afford; this is a testament to your financial success. Your rental guests will expect that you will honor their choice of your beach home for their long saved for and long planned for vacation by absolutely going all out to make sure they will arrive to a beautiful, comfortable cottage. Imagine yourself as the invisible guest joining them in the living room for movie night or seated at your dining table while a delicious and lovingly prepared four course dinner is served. Consider next your bedrooms and bathrooms – will your guests be comfortable during their stay? Would you be embarrassed to admit that you were the homeowner, or would you look on the gathering with pride? Family pride is a quaint notion in a society that is hectic, harassed and moving at the speed of light. But the genteel art of caring about your guests, family, friends or rental guests will never go out of style.

Julia Batten Wax , Broker/Owner, Emerald Isle Realty, jwax@EIRealty.com

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General Assembly Goes Back to Work MEMBERS OF THE North Carolina General Assembly were sworn into office in early January, and the long session is now under way. Carteret County is represented by Sen. Norman Sanderson and Rep. Pat McElraft, both of whom are Republicans. Republicans now have a solid majority in both chambers of the legislature. Republicans picked up two seats in the Senate, expanding their edge to 33-17. In the House of Representatives, Republicans gained nine seats, giving the party a 77-43 advantage. For the first time in 20 years, North Carolina has a Republican governor, as Pat McCrory takes up residence in the Executive Mansion. “We look forward to working with our local legislators to advance legislative and regulatory reforms that promote a probusiness agenda in North Carolina,” said Mary Carlyle Brown, chair of the board of directors of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce. “The chamber board presents its 2013 Legislative Agenda to Sen. Sanderson and Rep. McElraft on Jan. 11,” she said. Among the chamber’s top-tier priorities are: • To maintain the current North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Equity Formula, which requires that State Transportation Improvement Program funds be distributed equitably among the regions of the state. The chamber opposes any changes that would have a negative impact on Eastern North Carolina by funneling more money to the urban areas of the state at the expense of rural counties.

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• To push for improvements to the US 70 corridor between Raleigh and Carteret County that will eventually result in a limited or restricted access thoroughfare that is designed to move traffic more efficiently and with greater safety. This includes the completion of several bypasses along the corridor. • To maintain a uniform School Calendar Law in North Carolina. In 2012, lawmakers established that the first day of school for public school students will be the Monday closest to Aug. 26. The chamber opposes any changes that would move the start date any earlier in August. The summer months are vital to Carteret County’s economy and tourism generates tax revenues that help fund public education in North Carolina. • To implement policies that foster a military friendly environment and recognizes the military’s multi-billion dollar annual economic impact on the state. The military presence in Eastern North Carolina is the region’s primary economic engine. It is paramount to protect and defend Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and Fleet Readiness Center East. • To advocate reforms that address escalating homeowner insurance rates in the coastal counties. The chamber supports efforts of the NC 20 public/private partnership to ask legislators to review the rate-making process and act to establish an equitable method of making rate rulings. To view the chamber’s 2013 Legislative Agenda and the full range of priorities, go to www.ncccoastchamber.com. If you have comments or suggestions about topics of interest for future articles, pass them along to Mike Wagoner by calling 252-726-6350 or 800-622-6278 or emailing mike@ nccoastchamber.com. Mike Wagoner, President Carteret County Chamber of Commerce

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February & March 2013

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High Tide AM PM 10:56 11:46 12:31 1:35 2:42 3:49 4:52 5:49 6:41 7:31 8:17 9:02 9:46 10:30 11:14 ----- 12:43 1:41 2:42 3:40 4:32 5:18 5:59 6:38 7:15 7:52 8:30 9:10

11:34 ----- 12:44 1:50 3:00 4:09 5:12 6:10 7:03 7:53 8:41 9:27 10:14 11:01 11:50 12:02 12:54 1:54 2:58 3:57 4:48 5:33 6:15 6:54 7:33 8:12 8:52 9:35

Low Tide AM PM 4:54 5:50 6:53 8:03 9:15 10:22 11:21 ----- 12:14 1:08 2:00 2:50 3:39 4:28 5:18 6:12 7:10 8:14 9:18 10:14 11:02 11:43 ----- 12:17 12:58 1:40 2:22 3:52

5:10 5:59 6:55 7:59 9:06 10:13 11:16 12:15 1:05 1:50 2:34 3:17 3:58 4:40 5:22 6:07 6:58 7:55 8:56 9:54 10:46 11:33 12:21 12:56 1:30 2:05 2:40 3:59

DST FOR MOREHEAD CITY, NC 34º 43’ Latitude 76º 42’ Longitude Tidal Time Difference Between Morehead City &: HIGH

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Atlantic Beach -:41 -:39 Atlantic Beach Bridge +:22 +:34 Beaufort Inlet -:19 -:17 Bogue Inlet -:13 -:13 Cape Lookout -:43 -:49 Core Creek Bridge +1:00 +1:19 Drum Inlet -:29 -:31 Duke Marine Lab +:16 +:12 Ft. Macon USCG -:09 -:10 Harkers Island +1.26 +2:06 Harkers Island Bridge +1:42 + 2:04 Hatteras Inlet -:18 -:15 Newport River +:44 +1:02 New River Inlet -:10 -:11

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High Tide AM PM 9:52 10:39 11:31 12:12 1:17 2:27 3:35 4:38 5:34 7:25 8:12 8:56 9:38 10:18 10:59 11:39 12:06 12:54 1:47 2:46 3:47 4:44 5:34 6:19 7:01 7:42 8:23 9:05 9:49 10:36 11:26

10:22 11:14 ----- 12:31 1:40 2:53 4:02 5:04 5:58 7:48 8:34 9:18 10:00 10:41 11:23 ----- 12:23 1:12 2:08 3:12 4:14 5:09 5:56 6:40 7:22 8:04 8:46 9:30 10:16 11:05 11:59

Low Tide AM PM 3:52 3:59 4:42 4:45 5:38 5:37 6:41 6:37 7:50 7:45 9:01 8:58 10:06 10:08 11:04 11:11 11:55 ----12:08 1:41 1:59 2:24 2:48 3:05 3:34 3:43 4:18 4:21 5:02 4:59 5:47 5:38 6:34 6:20 7:26 7:09 8:23 8:05 9:24 9:09 10:22 10:13 11:12 11:10 11:55 ----12:02 12:35 12:49 1:12 1:35 1:50 2:20 2:29 3:05 3:09 3:52 3:51 4:41 4:37 5:33 5:27

DST FOR MOREHEAD CITY, NC 34º 43’ Latitude 76º 42’ Longitude Tidal Time Difference Between Morehead City &: HIGH Atlantic Beach

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LOW -:39

Atlantic Beach Bridge +:22 +:34 Beaufort Inlet -:19 -:17 Bogue Inlet -:13 -:13 Cape Lookout -:43 -:49 Core Creek Bridge +1:00 +1:19 Drum Inlet -:29 -:31 Duke Marine Lab +:16 +:12 Ft. Macon USCG -:09 -:10 Harkers Island +1.26 +2:06 Harkers Island Bridge +1:42 + 2:04 Hatteras Inlet -:18 -:15 Newport River +:44 +1:02 New River Inlet -:10 -:11

Editor’s note: Tide prediction information is compiled from an outside source. For the most accurate daily tidal information, please consult your local news or The Weather Channel. This is intended for informational use solely as a guide, not as official navigational tools. By your use of the information on this page, you agree to hold harmless and indemnify NCCOAST Communications against all typographical errors and any litigation arising from your use of these tables.

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Fri. 1: Classic Movie Night. 6pm. Classic movies are featured at Emerald Isle Community Center. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title. 2, 9, 16, 23: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-the-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. Age 6 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com. 2-3: Carolina Chocolate Festival. Chocolate is the theme, from decadent selections to pudding eating contests, this festival converges on the Crystal Coast Civic Center bringing droves of people to the county in search of the sweet stuff. Benefits go to area nonprofit groups. The event runs from 9am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-3pm on Sunday. Details: carolinachocolatefestival.com. 4, 11, 25: Succulent Seafood. 2-4pm. Visit the area’s top eateries to find out how expert chefs choose, prepare and serve fresh local seafood with a flourish. Sessions of this NC Aquarium program include a test taste. Age 12 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncacquariums.com. 4, 18: Pre-K Play. 9-10am. Parents and tots 5 and under enjoy open play in the Blue Heron Park gymnasium, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-354-6350. Feb. 4-March 14: Boating Skills and Seamanship. 7-9pm. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Swansboro Flotilla is holding a six-week comprehensive boating safety course. Classes are on Monday and Thursday evenings and the cost is $35 per student. Details: 252-393-2436 6, 13, 20, 27: Toddler Time. 9:30-10:20am. Parents and tots together enjoy songs, stories, puppets, crafts and other fun activities focused on a different animal each week. Reservations are not required and the events are free with admission. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com. Thur. 7: Senior Social – Mardi Gras. 1-4pm. Seniors are welcome to celebrate Mardi 18

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Gras at the Emerald Isle Community Center. Beverages and music are provided. The entry fee is a snack or dessert dish to share. Details: 252-3546350. Fri. 8: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title. Sat. 9: Brooks Williams in Concert. 8pm. The silky voice and rocking acoustic slide guitar of Brooks Williams entertains at Clawson’s Restaurant, Beaufort. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for members and active-duty military and $8 for students. Doors open at 7pm. Details: www. downeastforlkarts.org. Gloucester Mardi Gras. 11am-6pm. Folk, blues jazz, Cajun and Zydeco tunes will blast throughout Gloucester. Costume attire is encouraged or make feathered masks and hats on site to coordinate with beads earned at the toss. Open and free to the public. To donate gumbo items, contact 252-729-6261, 252-729-8021 or visit www.unknowntongues.com. Seduction in the Seas. Enjoy an intimate and educational Valentine’s evening for animal lovers. Find out about underwater romance among creatures of the sea and savor decadent desserts and gourmet coffee. This is an adults-only, after-hours event for singles and couples age 18 and up. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com. Sun. 10: Valentine Membership Drive. 2-4pm. The Beaufort Historical Association will open the buildings of Beaufort Historic Sites for current and prospective members to explore how BHA utilizes funds to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of Beaufort and Carteret County. Details: 252-728-5225 or www. beauforthistoricsite.org. Fri. 15: Red Cross Blood Drive. 2-7pm. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Details: 252-354-6350. Sat. 16: Ginger Garner Performs. 6pm. The Seaside Arts Council Performing Arts Series brings the local jazz performer to the stage. Tickets are available at Emerald Isle Town Hall and Swansboro Area of Commerce. Details: www. seasideartscouncil.com.

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Mon. 18: Sea Turtle Rescue Day Camp. Budding marine biologists experience what it is like to diagnose, treat and care for injured or ill sea turtles with handson activities, behind-the-scene action and encounters with these beloved marine reptiles. Campers should bring their lunches and bottled water. Closedtoe shoes are a must for this special aquarium program. Space is limited and advance registration is required, $35. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com. Wed. 20: Empty Bowls. 11am-1pm. The annual charity luncheon will be held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center to help raise money for the local soup kitchen through the help of potters and area chefs. Choose a bowl and enjoy hot soup served up by area restaurants. Advanced ticket purchases required, $20 per person. Tickets available at Morehead City, Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center and Handscapes Gallery, Beaufort. Details: 252-354-4591. Sat. 23: Brahms the Classicist. 8pm. The American Music Festival of Carteret County welcomes Cellist Raman Ramakrishnan and Barbara McKenzie on the piano to The History Place, Morehead City, for a night of works by Brahms. Individual single tickets at the door are $25. Details: 252-728-6152. Saltwater Fishing School. 7:30am-5pm. Staffed by more than 12 local captains ready to share their experience and insights on inshore, near shore, offshore and blue water fishing. Details: 252-2473883 or fishermanspost.com/fishingschool/morehead. Summertime Blues Surf Art and Memorabilia Silent Auction. 7-11pm. The Buddy Peletier Surfing Foundation will once again host its Summertime Blues annual Surf Art and Memorabilia Silent Auction at the Watermark Restaurant, Atlantic Station. Details: buddy.pelletier.com. 4 v 4 Coed Indoor Volleyball Tournament. 8am. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation sponsors these winter tournaments at its community center gymnasium. Must be 16 to play. Advance registration is required. Details: 252-354-6350. Crystal Coast Half Marathon & 5K. To reserve your spot in the 2013 running of Morehead City’s Crystal Coast Half Marathon or 5K race, register online at the event website, www.ncraces.com.

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chamber connection

Chamber serves as the ‘Voice of Business’ “IT’S MORE IMPORTANT in 2013 than ever before that the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce step up to the plate as the ‘Voice of Business’ for our 900 plus members,” noted Joan Pulley, who chairs the Chamber’s Public & Government Affairs Committee. “With redistricting after the 2010 Census, the rural areas of the state will have fewer seats in the General Assembly, and the urban areas will have more because the bulk of the state’s population growth has occurred in the cities and suburbs around them,” she said. “Local chambers of commerce need to form regional alliances, such as we have here with the chambers of commerce of North Carolina’s Eastern Region,” Pulley said. “This coalition represents all local chambers in a 13-county region. “One of our regional priorities is to request our legislators to form an Eastern Region Caucus, and fortunately, Sen. Harry Brown of Onslow County, who has been the Majority Leader in the Senate, has picked up on that and run with it. “The regional chambers group has joined us to oppose any change to the North Carolina Department of Transportation Equity Formula and to support funding for US 70 upgrade projects,” Pulley said. “We are working hard to push for fair and equitable property insurance rates for coastal North Carolina,” she noted. “The rate-making process is seriously flawed and we are paying more than our fair share for coverage. “We need help to get the attention of legislators in the Piedmont and mountain counties. Second home owners, especially, can get involved by contacting lawmakers in their home districts. The investment for an individual family to join the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce is $115 a year. By broadening our base, we gain more clout in Raleigh. “All chambers in the region recognize the economic impact that the military has on our region. Looking beyond Cherry Point, we incorporate the Marine Corps’ facilities at Camp Lejeune and Air Station New River as well as Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. It all adds up to billions of dollars. “We are calling for legislation requiring compatibility of development with military needs and missions in order to eliminate encroachment or impairments to military training. Our chamber is leading the way to oppose the construction of wind turbines or other tall structures that interfere with low-level aircraft training maneuvers,” Pulley said. “Tax code reform to enhance North Carolina’s competitive position in relation to other states is likely to be a much-debated issue in 2013 in the General Assembly,” Pulley said. “However, we intend to monitor this closely. Taxes on services, a home tax, conveyance fees and a transfer tax that increase the cost of home ownership or property investment could harm the real estate industry and housing market in North Carolina, sending us backward, not forward.” For more information, call the chamber at 800-622-6278 or 252-726-6350 or email mike@nccoastchamber.com. The chamber office is located at 801 Arendell St., Morehead City.

Mike Wagoner, President Carteret County Chamber of Commerce

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EMERALD ISLE

mayor’s notes

Celebrating the New Year on the Crystal Coast I HOPE EVERYONE had a great New Year wherever you were. Be sure to mark your calendars for the St.

Mayor Art Schools

Patrick’s Festival March 16 at Emerald Plantation Shopping Center. Transportation Impact is the sponsor and the Transportation Impact NASCAR race car will be there in addition to all the great music, beer garden, craft vendors, food vendors and kids’ area that we always have. Check out www.emeraldislestpatricksfestival.com for complete details. This was the second year of the Crystal Coast Countdown New Years celebration and everything went well even with a little rain. The Crystal Coast Countdown covered five days (Dec. 28-Jan. 1) with events in Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, Emerald Isle, Morehead and Newport. Diane and I attended three events and had a blast at all three, Scavenger Hunt in Emerald Isle, Beach Bonfire in Atlantic Beach and Selah Dubb Concert in Emerald Isle. See if you can identify the landmarks we had to find in the Scavenger Hunt. 1) Fresh and crisp, tall and green ... I add a touch of nature to our town’s merriment. Find me and collect your “topper.” 2) There’s a great big clock for town folk that’s always in plain sight. If you want to know what time it is, better look somewhere else – ’cause this one’s never right! (Take a picture of this item). 3) Pretend you landed the “Catch” of the day and have your picture taken here. 4) Saying the name of this restaurant creates a northern accent. Snap a pic of your team captain in front of their sign. 5) “To Protect and Serve” is what we do. Get one of us to take a picture with you. 6) Go to where the sun meets the surf to discuss the “market.” Take a picture to show you were there. 7) Record an out of town visitor singing the first line to “Auld Lang Syne.” 8) Though it may not be official, it’s special just the same. There’s a surfboard and some seashells and displays a hero’s name. (Take a picture of this item). 9) Have your team captain dressed as Father Time or baby New Year by check in. 10) Go to the place that “serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made to preserve the freedoms that we all enjoy” and take a picture of the red, white and blue 11) Looking at me might make you feel small and see green. Photograph me with a team mate for all to be seen. Answers: 1) Christmas tree at Merchants Park; 2) Tide Clock at Town Hall; 3) Bogue Pier; 4) Chowdaheads; 5) Policeman; 6) SunSurf Realty; 7) took a little coaxing, but we got a visitor to sing; 8) Memorial for Jeremy Crandall that was placed at the walk-over at the western ocean region access by his family; 9) mostly babies with makeshift diapers but Diane was “Father Time”; 10) Veterans Memorial at Wildlife Resources Boat Ramp; 11) Big chair at Bluewater Realty.

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~Emerald Tidings~ Second Collection of Week Switched

EFFECTIVE MARCH 18, the collection day for the second trash collection of each week will change. The collection day for the first trash collection of each week will NOT change. The new schedule is as follows: • Monday: First ocean-side trash collection • Tuesday: First sound-side trash collection • Wednesday: Entire town recycling collection • Thursday: Second sound-side trash collection • Friday: Second ocean-side trash collection. The change affects only the second trash collection day of each week, with the second collection days for ocean-side and sound-side being switched. Ocean-side includes all locations on the south side of Hwy 58 and Coast Guard Road and the Point area. Sound-side includes all locations on the north side of Hwy 58 and Coast Guard Road. The board approved this change at its Dec. 11 meeting. The change is intended to reduce the amount of ocean-side trash generated right before the weekend when new visitors arrive.

New Recycling Containers Effective March 18

The town has experienced a significant increase in the volume of recyclables collected over the past few years, and has experienced more instances of overflowing recyclables. The town discontinued the sale of the 18-gallon open recycling bins in late 2012 and all permanent residents are now required to utilize a minimum of one 40-gallon (or larger) roll-out recycling container, effective March 18. Vacation rental units are now required to utilize a minimum of one 90-gallon roll-out recycling container for each three bedrooms in the vacation rental unit. In an effort to reduce the cost for our property owners, the town has partnered with Sound ACE Hardware to offer both the 40-gallon and 90-gallon roll-out recycling containers at a reduced price for a limited time. Sound ACE is offering the 40-gallon roll-out recycling containers for $69.99 each (as opposed to the regular price of $84.99) and will offer the 90-gallon roll-out recycling containers for $74.99 (as opposed to the regular price of $99.99). These prices will remain in effect while supplies last. The town will not be selling the containers, and they should be purchased at Sound ACE Hardware, located in the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center.

Hwy 58 Bridge Construction Continues One Lane Closed On Weekdays – Expect Delays and Plan Accordingly

The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and its contractor, Penhall Company, continue to work on a major bridge construction project on the Emerald Isle bridge. The project

February 2013

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

involves the replacement of bridge joints and resurfacing of the bridge decking, and is expected to continue through May. The project is intended to extend the life of the bridge for another 30-40 years or more. In order to complete this work, it is necessary for NCDOT to close one lane of the bridge for extended periods. Motorists should expect delays traveling over the bridge, and should plan accordingly by allocating additional time to reach your destination. One lane will be closed 24 hours per day each weekday from 7pm on Sunday to 7pm on Friday. Two lanes will be open each weekend from 7pm on Friday until 7pm on Sunday. This schedule will remain in effect until March 15. Beginning March 17 at 7pm, one lane will be closed 12 hours each weekday night (Sunday through Thursday night) from 7pm until 7am the next morning. Night lane closures are expected to continue through May 23, when all work is expected to be complete. The lane closures are an inconvenience for everyone in Emerald Isle and (cont. on page 34)

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Bogue Banks Water Corp. Updates Backflow Policy THE BOGUE BANKS Water Corporation (BBWC) is advising customers this month of safety requirements pertaining to certain identified hazards. The primary concern is to protect its potable water supply, allowing the company to continue to deliver safe drinking water to residents of Salter Path, Indian Beach and Emerald Isle. It is the responsibility of Bogue Banks Water Corporation customers to prevent pollutants and contaminants from entering their own potable water system. For the Bogue Banks Water Corporation customer, that responsibility starts at the water meter and runs through their entire plumbing system. Moving forward, upon the opening of a new account, transfer to a new owner or upgrade of a meter, BBWC will inspect the property and water connection to re-assess the degree of backflow protection needed. If there are any changes from none to moderate or from moderate to severe, the owner will have 90 days to install the proper device and have it tested.

Moderate Hazards Listed below are some of what BBWC and the NC Public Water Supply Guidelines identify as moderate hazards. All moderate hazards must be protected by an AWWA approved testable Double Check Valve.

· Fire sprinkler systems without booster pump facilities or chemical additives · Most commercial establishments · Automatic service stations, bakeries and beauty shops with no health hazard and bottling plants with no back pressure · Any other items/facilities deemed a moderate hazard by the Board of BBWC

Severe Hazards Listed below are things BBWC and the NC Public Water Supply Guidelines identify as severe hazards. All severe hazards must be protected by an AWWA approved Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) or by an approved Air Gap. · Lawn sprinkler systems · Wastewater treatment plants · Fire sprinkler systems with booster pump or chemical additives · Buildings with five of more stories above ground level · Hospitals and other medical facilities · Exterminators and lawn care companies · Film laboratories · Car wash facilities · Swimming pools · Water front facilities · Any other items/facilities deemed a severe hazard by the Board of BBWC

Installation All installations of cross-connection/backflow prevention devices shall be performed by a licensed plumber and tested by a certified tester. The device shall be installed after the meter and BEFORE any other connections. Bypasses are not permitted on RPZ installations.

Annual Testing All Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) and Double Check Valve (DCV) assemblies must be tested on a yearly basis by a certified tester. Bogue Banks Water Corporation maintains a list of certified testers in the area that is available at the office. Once tested, a copy of the testing report must be provided to our office. This requirement will be considered delinquent if testing results are not provided within 30 days following the anniversary testing date. For past due inspections, Bogue Banks Water Corporation will contact a certified tester and the charges will be billed to the customer’s account. If there are any questions about the policy, contact Seola Hill, Cross Connection Control ORC, at 252-354-3307 or email shbbwc@ec.rr.com.

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shorelines

By Greg (Rudi) Rudolph, Shore Protection Mgr.

Post Irene Sand Renourishment Project Summary

protectthebeach.com

AS MENTIONED IN earlier editions of the Island Review, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Public Assistance Program and the NC Div. of Emergency Management will reimburse communities for the replacement of sand lost during a federally-declared disaster event provided an original beach nourishment project was predominantly non-federally funded, and project sponsors have developed and adhered to a beach maintenance and monitoring program. This general formula was applied to Hurricane Irene, which impacted Carteret County in August 2011, and FEMA previously approved a reimbursement package to replace the 269,628 cubic yards (cy) of sand lost during Irene across the shorelines of Pine Knoll Shores (PKS) and Emerald Isle (EI) – 112,555 cy and 157,073 cy, respectively. To fully maximize the high dollar mobilization/demobilization costs associated with beach nourishment projects; the communities of PKS and EI, in cooperation with the county’s Beach Commission/Shore Protection Office, elected to pursue a “delta” component of the project whereby additional funding would be provided by the local governments to place an additional 643,537 cy of sand in the reaches of PKS-east/PKS-west, EI-east and EI-west. The ceiling of the delta component was predicated upon the funds PKS and EI had residing in their nourishment accounts only (i.e., they did not want to finance any new debt), and an overall 25 percent town – 75 percent county cost share ratio was utilized for the delta component. Hence, the nourishment effort inclusive of FEMA reimbursement yields a project totaling 913,165 cy (269,628 cy FEMA + 643,537 cy delta) for a cost of $14,612,321 ($6,922,054 FEMA + $7,960,267 delta). This equates to an overall cost split of 47 percent federal, 39 percent county and 13 percent towns. The post Irene renourishment project is scheduled to be constructed between the Jan. 1 to March 31 construction window established to limit impacts to biological resources. The three areas to be nourished are PKS-east/PKS-west, EI-east and EI-west, totaling 6.6 miles. The 913,165 cy estimated for the project is obviously a large number that may be difficult to envision, so with the college basketball season now in full swing (North Carolina’s unofficial sport of choice), we can say the post Irene project will include enough sand to extend a regulation college basketball court a mile in to the air. As another example, a dump truck holds roughly 12 cy of sand – hence, the project can be considered as equivalent to 76,098 dump trucks worth of sand. The source of sand is the Offshore Dredged Material Disposal Site, or “ODMDS,” which is a component of dredging that routinely occurs at the federally-maintained Morehead City Harbor. The ODMDS has been utilized before for nourishment along Bogue Banks (2004 and 2007) and passed the aesthetics and engineering tests. And lastly, a project website has been developed including detailed maps of the nourishment reaches, a fact sheet, a more detailed project summary and more. The site will also include weekly project updates and photos. Please visit www. protectthebeach.com/smp/2013%20Irene/Irene as we look forward to completing this project.

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Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation

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

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staying BUSY

•AA: Saturdays at 8pm meets at town hall. •Art Club: Meets every Wed, 12:45-4pm at Parks & Recreation. •Community Woodworkers’ Club: 1st Thurs at 7pm at town hall. •Emerald Isle Stamp (Philately) Club: 2nd & 4th Thurs at 7pm at town hall. •Quilters Group: 3rd Wed of each month from 1-4pm at town hall. •Scrapbooking: 3rd Sat of each month, call Linda at 910-326-6164.

Athletics (Fun for all ages!)

•Open-Play Basketball: Tue 5:30-6:30pm, age 12 & under; 6:30-9pm, age 15 & up; Sat 9-11am, age 16 & under; 11am-4pm, age 16 & up. •Open Indoor Volleyball: Wed & Fri 6-9pm, age 16 & up. •Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon 6-9pm, age 16 & up; Thurs 6-7pm, age 11 & under; and 7-9pm, age 12 & up. *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS COST $2 FOR NONMEMBERS*

AEROBICS

The Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation offers step and step-free aerobic classes: • M,TH,F 8am, Step • Tues 8am, Dance Fusion • Mon 9:15am, Easy Step • Tues 9am & Fri 9:15am, Body Sculpt • Mon & Wed 5:30pm, SSS (step/strength/sculpt) • Tues 5:30pm, Tabata • Wed 8am & Fri 4:30pm, ZUMBA! Fees: members $1/class, nonmembers $5/ class.

Yoga Program Schedule

•Yoga! Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for the beginner. Tues & Sat at 10am & Thurs at 9am. Gentle Yoga Friday 10:30am. $2 members & $7 nonmembers. •Yoga as Therapy! Taught by medically certified Yoga & Pilates instructors, these classes are designed & instructed by physical therapists & doctors as therapeutic exercise for back, mind & body. Mon 10:30am, Wed 9am: $5 members, $10 nonmembers

Special Events and Information

Feb. 1, Classic Movie Night, 6pm. Movies are classic films and movies based on classic films. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Parental Guidance may apply to some films. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252-354-6350 for movie title one week prior to showing. Feb. 4, 18, Pre-K Play, 9-10am. Open play in the gym and at Blue Heron Park for parents and their children ages birth to 5 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult, as supervision is not provided. This is a time for parents and children to socialize and play. Please bring any supplies needed such as diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. Call 252-354-6350 for more details. Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Open Play Wii Bowling, 6-8pm. Bowling is played on a Wii console. It’s fun, energetic, and free. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Coffee is provided and brining your own snacks is allowed. Call 252-354-6350 for more information. Feb. 7, Senior Social – Mardi Gras, 1-4pm. This event takes place in our gymnasium. Senior citizens of the community gather to partake in conversation, dancing, and potluck! Beverages and music are provided. Entry fee is a snack or dessert dish. This event’s theme is Mardi Gras! Call 252-354-6350 for more information. Feb. 8, Friday Free Flicks, 7pm. Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252-354-6350 for movie title one week prior to showing. Feb. 15, American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-7pm. Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive. Please give! Feb. 23, 4 v 4 Coed Indoor Volleyball Tournament, 8am. Tournament location: Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center gymnasium. This is a “coed” tournament and players must be at least 16 years old. Pre-registration is required (no late registration). Registration deadline is Friday one week before game day at 5pm. Team fee is $55 per team with prize money going to the top two teams (70% to first place; 30% to second place). Tournament capacity is 6 teams. Teams must bring their own ball and will act as officials when not playing. Note: officiating may be required after elimination. FIVB rules apply. For registration, payment and general information, contact Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation at 252-354-6350.

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~Emerald Tidings~ (cont. from page 24)

surrounding areas and your patience is greatly appreciated by NCDOT. The project is being managed by NCDOT’s New Bern office, and they can be reached at 252-514-4759.

Coast Guard Road Bicycle Path Extension Underway

The board of commissioners has awarded a contract for the construction of the next phase of the Coast Guard Road bicycle path and work will begin in January. The town’s contractor, SunLand Development and Construction, will construct a new 10 foot wide dedicated asphalt path on the south side of Coast Guard Road between Ocean Oaks Drive and Dolphin Ridge Road. Work is expected to be complete in March. The total cost of this 1/4 mile extension is approximately $100,000. This project is being funded 50 percent by fundraising proceeds generated by the Town’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee’s efforts and 50 percent by the town. The town extends a special thanks to the committee for its efforts and, more importantly, to the generous individuals and local businesses who contributed to the project! Thank you! The committee continues its active fundraising efforts. To learn more, or to contribute, please visit www.eipath.com!

EmeraldFest Concert Series to be Expanded for 2013

The new EmeraldFest concert series was a big hit in 2012, with two performances each month from June – September at

the Western Ocean Regional Access. As a result, EmeraldFest is being expanded for 2013, with 10 live performances planned for every Thursday evening from June 20-Aug. 22. Performances begin at 6:30pm. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy some great music this summer!

Expanded Village Market and Reel Outdoors Now Open The Village Market and The Reel Outdoors, located on Emerald Drive between Cedar Street and Loblolly Street, recently completed a new expansion to their building onto property formerly occupied by a closed automatic car wash. The expansion and new exterior facade of the existing building are a welcome and attractive addition to Emerald Isle’s commercial area. The Village Market now includes indoor seating and offers deli sandwiches, other specialty foods, breakfast and specialty gifts. The Reel Outdoors offers a complete line of fishing and boating supplies and clothing.

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at the AQUARIUM Animal Attraction IT’S THE TIME of year when love is in the air – and the water. Enjoy an intimate and educational look at underwater romance with Seduction in the Seas, a special Valentine’s event on Saturday evening, Feb. 9. Check your knowledge of animal amore in the Mating Game, get advice on critter courtship in an animal “talk show” and enjoy other amusements related to the wooing routines of wild beasts – and human beings. Gourmet coffee and decadent desserts sweeten the activities. Singles and couples are welcome at this after-hours, adults-only event. You must be 18 to attend. Advance registration is required and space is limited. Tickets are $20 per person and $18 for members. Doors open at 6:30pm and the amorous and humorous activities begin at 7pm. Register online, by phone or at the visitor services desk. Daily admission tickets, complimentary daily passes and other discounts do not apply.

To the Rescue! Sea turtles need all the help they can get. Your budding marine biologist in grades 2-7 can experience what it’s like to work with these beloved marine reptiles in Sea Turtle Rescue Day Camp on Feb. 18 – a school holiday. Participants learn all about sea turtles as they work alongside the aquarium’s turtle biologists. Campers find out the many dangers that threaten sea turtles, and then experience a hands-on simulation of the diagnosis, treatment and care of injured or ill sea turtles in the Sea Turtle Rescue exhibit. Animal encounters, behindthe-scenes action and a take-home craft project are also included. Sea Turtle Rescue Day Camp runs from 8:30am-3:30pm. Participants should bring their lunches and bottled water. Close-toe shoes are a must, and due to limited space, so is advance registration. The fee is $35 per camper. Register online, by phone or at the aquarium.

Fish On Sign up now for the annual Get Hooked Fishing School hosted by the aquarium. The popular one-day course on Saturday, March 9, features in-depth presentations by experienced anglers on many aspects of the sport. 36

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The school offers anglers an opportunity to gather a lot of information in one day and one place. The action-packed event includes participation in up to four sessions of instruction, a catered lunch, giveaways and drawings for some great fishing gear. Agencies and businesses of interest to fishermen and boaters will be on hand. Get Hooked is from 8am-4:30pm and all sessions are at the aquarium. Advance registration is required and space is limited. The fee is $60 per person and $54 for aquarium members. See the website for more information or to sign up online. Registration is also accepted by phone and at visitor services at the aquarium.

Goodbye Winter Blues Come on in, the water’s fine! The aquarium is open yearround and always full of possibilities to brighten any winter day. • Programs free with admission: Toddler Time, 9:30am Wednesdays, has lots for tots and parents to do together – crafts, games, stories, puppets, music and animal encounters; no registration required. Dive programs, animal feedings and creature features continue twice daily throughout the winter. The popular river otters are featured in the morning feeding program on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Special activities: Behind-the-scenes tours are available five days a week for a small fee in addition to admission. Succulent Seafood can make you happy as a clam on those gloomy winter Mondays, taking you to the area’s top eateries for the inside scoop on preparing fish, shellfish and crustaceans from local waters. Check the website for dates and locations and how to accomplish the required advance registration. • Coming events: Get your wands and wizard skills ready – the magic of From Forest Fairies to Sea Serpents returns on Saturday, March 2. Another day camp focusing on animal enrichment is scheduled for March 8. Later on in March, wish Eno, Pungo and Neuse the best in the annual otter birthday party, also celebrating the conservation success story of river otters in North Carolina.

The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is 5miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. Hours are 9am-5pm daily, except closed Christmas and New Year’s days. Regular admission is $8 for ages 13-61; $7 for age 62 and up; $6 for ages 3-12; no charge for age 2 and under and NC Aquarium Society members. For more information, see www.ncaquariums.com/pineknoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.

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property watch

Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during December 2012.*

Atlantic

Southern Specialty Properties, LLC to Robert Hotchkiss, 119 Lee Daniels Road, $27,000.

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Beach Holdings NC, LLC, 2800 W. Fort Macon Road, $577,500.

Kevin and Anna Zelnio and Tomas and Sharon Zelnio to Garry and Dana Myers, 739 Hwy 101, $143,000.

Karen Sherrill and Austin Humbert to Moores-Smith Marine Enterprises, LLC, 1501 Sensation Weigh, $785,000.

Southern Specialty Properties, LLC to Kenneth and Shirley Daniels, 379 Seashore Drive, $60,000.

Gary and Phyllis Carpenter to PDL Beach Properties, LLC, 112 Sandpiper Court, $635,000.

James and Constance Webb, Jeannie and J. Brinson Webb, Jr., Patrick and Gaynelle Smith and Michelle and William Tickle, Jr. to William Munden, Jr., 790 Hwy 101, $160,000.

Cape Carteret

Ava and Felton Thompson, Sr. to Charles and Rebecca Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, Beaufort Landing Village Condominiums Unit 22, $220,000.

Sarah Maddox to Marc and Angela Pendergast, 110 St. Augustine Drive, $230,000.

Atlantic Beach

Sarah Peacock and Thomas Clay to John Peacock, Robert Peacock, IV and Andrew and Carol Lasitter, 207 Pond Drive, $39,000. Rembert Investments, LLC to Sarah and Milton Warner, Jr., Anchorage Marina Unit E30, $64,000. Rembert Investments, LLC to Thomas Webb, Anchorage Marina Unit W61, $68,000. Robert F. Youngblood Construction Co., Inc. to Simon and Sandra Foss, 1801 E. Fort Macon Road, $71,000. Thomas and Susan Hackney to David and Louise Reeves, 511 Ocean Ridge Drive, $107,500. Larry Boomer to Linwood and Harriet Page, 2008 E. Fort Macon Road, $115,000. John and JoAnne King to Timothy and Rhonda Reeder, 2511 W. Fort Macon Road #203B, $190,000. David and Louise Reeves to Thomas and Susan Hackney, 1113 Ocean Ridge Drive, $229,500. B & W Enterprise to Carson and Sookyung Elder, 128 E. Terminal Blvd., $250,000. Branch Banking and Trust Company to Rusty and Robin Chatham, Atlantic Boulevard Condominiums, Unit 220C, $375,000. Edmundson Enterprises, Inc. to Michael and Christi Wiggins, 117 W. Bogue Sound Drive, $390,000. Ballou-Perridise, LLC to Gary Hardee, 105 Bay Ridge Drive, $430,000.

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Laurie and Lyndon Jordan, III to PDL Beach Properties, LLC, 118 Sandpiper Court, $660,000. Mary and J. Gregory Poole, Jr. to Howard and Jill Moye, 204 & 205 Ocean Ridge Drive, $1,075,000. Barry Mann to Newport Group, Inc., 2717 W. Fort Macon Road, $4,560,000.

Beaufort

BB&T to Seyyed and Leila Jahad, 302 Garbacon Drive, $6,500. BB&T to Timothy and Jennifer Babbitt, 121 & 123 Garbacon Drive, $21,000. BB&T to Arnold Gaskins, 163 Garbacon Drive, $23,500. Boulia Enterprises Real Estate Development, Inc. to Tracy and John Rose, Jr., 719 Russells Creek Road, $25,000. BB&T to Jonathan Tart, 177 Garbacon Drive, $27,500. Anne Cooney to William Rubel, 157 Big Creek Road, $30,000. BB&T to PT Greenland, LLC, 285 Garbacon Drive and 106 Pin Oak Court, $39,500. Patrick Newman to William and Corinne Newman, Deerfield Shores Subdivision, Lot 45 & 46, $42,000. Patricia Fowler and Harold Knudsen, Jr. to NC Dept. of Transportation, 2300 Hwy 70, $47,000. Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Hank Ledford, 171 Morgan St., $49,500. Flynn Goldston, Jr. to Lester Cannon, Jr., 1032 Hwy 101, $50,000.

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to James and Heather Watkins, 212 Old Causeway Road #210 $247,500.

Brandon and Tiffany Bergeron to Lara Kensington and Lindsay Kensington, 329 Star Hill Drive, $220,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Brooks and Erika Boehlert, 311 Ardan Oaks Drive, $301,000. HTP Relo, LLC to John and Denise Hoedl, 303 Ardan Oaks Drive, $310,000.

Marlene Anderson to William and Kimberly Tarr, 103 Opal Court, $250,000.

Ronnie and Doris Eason to Hughes and Melanie Helm, 209 Bayside Drive, $750,000.

Bryan Waller and Rhonda Waller to Ronald and Amber Blackwell, 1959 Hwy 101, $257,000.

Cedar Island

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Thomas Johnson, 212 Old Causeway Road #109, $264,000. Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Michael and Nancy Durant, 238 Old Causeway Road, $269,500. Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Richard Heath Fulcher, Inc., 212 Old Causeway Road #310, $286,000. Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to J. Rodney Williford, 212 Old Causeway Road #105, $297,000.

Howard and Rosa Gaskill to Kyle and Anna Brown, 2621 Cedar Island Road, $105,000.

Davis

Raymond and Elinor Grice to Kenneth and Brenda Best, 144 & 156 Corbett Davis Road, $200,000.

Emerald Isle

Sherre Betz to Bertram Pearson, Gloria Pearson and Curtis Pearson, 305 Fairview Drive, $106,000. Brothers Five Partnership to David and Susan Scicchitano, 611 Emerald Drive, $117,000. Stephen Miller to Brian Carpenter, 430 Emerald Circle, $185,000.

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Nora and Graham Barden, III, 212 Old Causeway Road #206, $302,500.

Scovill Currin, John Currin, Louise Main and Henry Currin to Arthur Robertson, Jr., 5003 Bogue Sound Drive, $195,000.

Doyle and Delta Brande to Paul and Olivia Leary, 307 Harbor Point Road, $310,000.

Morris & Davis Auction House, Inc. to Provision Properties, LLC, 136 Sea Dunes Drive, $210,000.

Margaret Merrick to Barbara Pearl, 413 Front St., $560,000. Rocky Johnson, Charles DuBuisson, George and

Islandgirls Forever, LLC to David and Angela Williamson, 106 Pinta Drive, $302,500.

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property watch (cont. from page 38)

Gregory and Linda Fulcher to Ron and Marilyn Lowery, 2204 Ocean Drive, $430,000. Rabbit Enterprises, LLC to Dave Magee, 203 Ocean Drive, $450,000. E. Hardwood Company, Inc. to Richard and Sharon Mackesy, Sea Oats Subdivision, Lot 37, $465,000. Michael and Suzanne Green to Mark and Margaret Westlake, 3702 Emerald Drive, $478,000. John and Kathy Cutler to Kenneth Dehnel and Mary Ramazio, 7206 Sound Drive, $505,000. Preston and Glendy Gregory to Bobby and Jackie O’Neal, 110 Emerald Drive, $582,500. Ron and Jeanette Doggett to Michael Doggett, Anne Davis, Mark Doggett and Jane Doggett, 5212 Bogue Sound Drive, $605,000. John and Maria Polli to Richard and Leslie Snyder, 200 S. Windjammer, $728,500. Kenneth and Stacey Stone to Brian and Kendra Lewis and James Todd, 206 Shipwreck Lane, $855,000.

Gloucester

Doris Johnson to Alex and Grace Willis, 139 Alfred Drive, $32,500.

Harkers Island

Joseph and Betty Guthrie, Janie Guthrie, James and Kimberly Guthrie, Clifford and

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Nicole Guthrie and Harry and Betty Moore to Timothy and Cathy Gillikin, 575 Island Road, $20,000. Spruillco, Ltd. to Harbour Asset Servicing, Inc., 158 Westbay Circle, $32,000.

Indian Beach

Ruth Smith to Roger and Anna Barefoot, 1530 Salter Path Road, $90,000. John and Christine Dermody to Albert and Patricia Church, The Ocean Club Soundside Condominiums Unit Q-102, $235,000. John and Karen Lee to Trinka and Arnold McCord, Jr., 1701 Salter Path Road #202E, $350,000. Gene and Patricia Leonard to Michael Galletti, 1701 Salter Path Road #303G, $375,000. Patricia Leonard and Gene Leonard to Karen Foss, 1701 Salter Path Road #304G, $385,000. Indian Beach Acquisition, LLC to Edgar and Elaine Prindle, 1435 Salter Path Road #C4, $490,000. Indian Beach Acquisition, LLC to Mark and Kelly Mulhern, 1435 Salter Path Road #17, $590,000.

Marshallberg

JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association to Shapiro & Ingle, 180 Brown St., $73,000.

Morehead City

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Donald Rains, Morgan Creek Landing Condominium Unit 110, $31,000. Donald Delorme, Jr. to Jennifer Delorme, Paradise East Subdivision, Lot 331, $31,500. Ronald Dini to Randolph Dini, 4425 Arendell St. #602, $35,000. Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Louise and James Tuttle, Jr., Spooners Creek Marina Condominiums Unit D-20, $38,500. Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Robert and Renee Coles, Spooners Creek Marina Condominiums Unit D-19, $38,500.

and Carolina Spissu, Spooners Creek Marina Condominiums Unit B-18, $42,000. Wells Fargo Bank, NA to David Horton, 1500 Egret’s Bay Court, $42,000. Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Leslie and Pamela Stringer, Spooners Creek Marina Condominiums Unit C-13, $46,500. Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to MJR Goldsboro Properties, LLC, Spooners Creek Marina Condominiums Unit C-3, $46,500. William Brown to Donna DeWeil, 1210 Evans St., $55,000.

SunTrust Bank to David and Dana Starling, 116 Phillips Landing Drive, $40,000.

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Old Causeway Thoroughfare, LLC, Spooners Creek Marina Condominiums Unit D-18, $60,500.

BB&T to Marina Management Services, LLC, Morehead City Yacht Basin Slip 67, $42,000.

Renee McKeel to Walter Corder, Jr., 303 Barbour Road #1303, $62,500.

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Michael

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Henry

Moore, Spooners Creek Marina Condominiums Unit D-17, $63,500. Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Michael and Carolina Spissu, Spooners Creek Marina Condominiums Unit D-7, $77,000. BB&T to Willis Property Management, LLC, 404 Penny Lane #J, $80,000. RJP Newport Corporation to Murdock & Associates, Inc., 1105 Pinnacle Court, $100,000. Robert and Jeanette Youngblood to 35th Street Professional Center, LLC, 217 Friendly Road, $150,000. Rhonda Mills to Phillip Lewis, 304 S. 12th St., $160,000. Andrew and Taylor Brothers to Marci Lait, 24 Bay Club Circle, $162,000.

Ann LeFaivre to Dane Snapko, Jr., 205 Lazy Lane, $215,000. MGM, Inc. to Lindel and Mattie Thompson, 1209 Strange Court, $225,500.

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Christopher and Barbara Shumaker, 150 Lands End Court #B12, $286,000.

Lou Dailey to Jeffrey and Kara Withee, 131 Carefree Lane, $229,000.

Michael and Teresa Lewis to Inman Property Investments, LLC, 108 Riggs Road, $310,000.

Per and Candace Holmlund to Nathaniel and Suellen Leonard, 911 Calamanda Court, $232,000.

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Gail and Walter Gentry, III, 131 Lands End Court, $313,500.

Cartus Corporation to Michael White and Jenna Domino, Lot 90, Country Club Run, $232,500.

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to James Dolan, Jr., 150 Lands End Court #A42, $335,500.

Robert and Patricia Doan to Minh Tran, 1000 Els Court, $240,000.

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Williams Family Properties, LLC, 115 Lands End Court, $346,500.

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Billy Darrow, 150 Lands End Court #A12, $242,000.

Harry and Anne Gotte to Robert Cousens, 604 Brook St., $168,000.

Carolina Atlantic Seafood Enterprises, Inc. to BRF Holdings, LLC, 710 Evans St., $265,000.

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Creek Holdings, LLC, 141 Morgan Lane, $200,000.

Eddie and Kathy Edwards to Ryan Holler and Sarah Shouse, Lots 27 & 30, Morehead Bluffs, $275,000.

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to William and Anita McElroy, 150 Lands End Court #C12, $357,500. Oceanside Yacht Club and Development, Inc. to J. Kirk and Lynda Dickie, Spooners Creek Marina Condominiums Unit C-22, $368,500. Cecil Harvell to Charles and Cheryl Williams, The Shores

at Spooners Creek Marina Condominiums Unit B-33, $425,000. Mooring Enterprises, Inc. to Excel 700 35th Properties, LLC, 700 N. 35th St., $442,500. Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Sears SSC, LLC, The Shores at Spooners Creek, Lot 1 & 5 and Spooners Creek Marina Unit D-2 & D-8, $819,500. Henry MacNair to Ronald and Mary Braswell, 407 S. 15th St., $1,450,000. Bal-Flow, LLC to Flowers Development Corporation, 198202 Hwy 24, $1,732,000. Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. to Sears PKS, LLC, Roosevelt Beach Front Property Subdivision, Lots 8-11, $1,787,500. G. Michael and Sandra Bach to Michael and Denise Warren, 5219 Driftwood Lane, $1,800,000.

Newport

Stacy Summer to Michael and Terri Boulia, 168 Water Oak Dive, $13,500.

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gardenscape BY FEBRUARY, EVERYONE is thinking about the first flowers of spring to come. Here in coastal North Carolina, our showiest is the camellia. If you don’t yet have camellias in your yard, read the following information from Erv Evans, NC State University, about the plants, and then make a winter trip to a local nursery to see if you can find a few for your yard! Camellias bloom when few other plants do – in late fall, winter or early spring. Two species of camellias are grown in North Carolina. Camellia japonica has glossy leaves, dense foliage and large blooms from late winter through early spring. Sasanqua camellias tend to be more open, have small leaves and usually small, single blooms in the fall. The japonica camellias are the ones you will see blooming a little later this spring. There are hundreds of camellia cultivars. Bloom color ranges from white to pale pink to dark red. There are single and double blooms, some flowers are up to 5 inches in diameter. Camellia japonica is normally hardy to 10°F, but sudden changes in temperature can damage the foliage or kill open flower buds. Sasanqua camellias are more cold hardy, tolerating temperature as low as 5°F. Many new cultivars have exceptional winter hardiness. Camellias grow best in partial shade – they do not like early morning or late afternoon sun. Red blooming cultivars are more sun tolerant than white or pink flowering cultivars. In the winter camellias need protection from direct sun and drying winds. A planting site under tall pine trees or on the north or west side of a building is ideal. Plants grown in full sun may develop leaf scorch.

Inspect plants closely before buying. Look for wounds or scars at the base of the plant that can become cankerous and cause the plant to die. Check the root system as well. Look for white roots. If the roots are brown, the plant may have been poorly cared for or may have a soil borne disease. Examine Sasanqua foliage for small dead branches – it could be camellia die back disease. Camellias grow best in loose, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. A pH between 5.5 and 6.5 is recommended. Take a soil test before planting. Late fall to early spring is the best time to plant camellias. Space plants according to their mature size. Most cultivars will spread 6 to 8 feet in diameter. Some cultivars are more upright. Space plants about 6 feet apart when planting a hedge. Camellias are shallow rooted: they do not like “wet feet.” Select a site that is well drained or plant in raised beds or mounds. Camellias must have good soil aeration or they will die from drowning or root rot. Incorporate a 2- to 3-inch layer of organic matter such as pine bark mulch before planting. Do not use peat moss! With the possible exception of superphosphate (0-46-0), no fertilizer should be used at planting. It’s best to prepare an entire bed instead of planting in individual holes. Individual holes should be two to three times as wide as the root ball. The depth of the hole should be the same as the root ball. Avoid planting too deep. It is a frequent reason young plants die. After planting, apply a 3- to 4-inch layer of mulch. Pine straw or pine bark nuggets are recommended. Many homeowners over-fertilize their camellias. It’s best to not fertilize the first growing season or to apply a light application of cotton seed meal or a slow release fertilizer. Over fertilization in future years will result in a loose open growth habit that spoils the natural compact appearance of camellias. Apply 8 to 16 ounces of cotton seed meal per plant. Sasanqua: Height: 6 to 10 feet Width: 5 to 7 feet Texture: Medium Form: Upright, densely branched shrub; pyramidal to oval shape Flower/Fruit: 2 to 3” single or double white, pink or red flowers in fall Foliage: Alternate, simple, lustrous dark green leaves; 1.5 to 3” long Comments: Drought tolerant Japonica: Height: 8 to 15 feet Width: 5 to 10 feet Texture: Medium Form: Upright, dense, pyramidal shrub; stiff and formal Flower/Fruit: 3 to 5” semi-double to double flowers in winter or spring; white, pink, red, rose, variegated; not fragrant Foliage: Alternate, simple, lustrous, leathery dark green leaves; 2 to 4” long; some yellowing of foliage can occur in winter with direct sun Comments: Excess sun, cold or shade can reduce flowering Information from Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturalist, NC State University

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tourism BAROMETER Signature Events Draw Tourists in Off Season THE CRYSTAL COAST is increasingly becoming a yearround vacation destination. During the colder months there are a variety of culinary, sporting and arts and culture activities that appeal to visitors heading to the beach to escape the winter doldrums. Join us for these upcoming events during Valentine’s month: Pamper yourself in chocolate decadence Feb. 2-3 during the Carolina Chocolate Festival at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Featuring vendors from around the state and beyond, the festival caters to one of mankind’s best-loved desserts – chocolate. From chocolate cakes and tortes to chocolate bars and ice cream, the event offers more than a sampling of everything chocolate. Adult tickets are $8, kids ages 5-12 are $2 and children under 5 are admitted free. For tickets, call 877-848-4976. The 21st annual Gloucester Mardi Gras, named top event by Our State Magazine for February for North Carolina, will take place from 11am-6pm on Feb. 9 at 476 Pigott Road, Gloucester. The event features live music, including a Cajun dance, the children’s King and Queen march and a bead toss at 3pm. Gumbo and fried turkey are served early afternoon. Feathered mask and hat-making is available for kids and grownups alike and costumes are always welcome. For more information, contact Barbara at 252-7298021. Celebrate Valentine’s early at 6:30pm on Feb. 9 with special events sponsored by area attractions. The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores offers “Seduction in the Seas,” an after-hours, adult-only event for age 18 and older that takes an intimate and educational look at romance rituals among creatures of the deep. Space is limited and advance registration is required; tickets are $20 per person. Call 252-247-4003 for more information. On Feb. 10, the Membership Drive Valentine Party at the Beaufort Historic Site allows current and prospective members of the Beaufort Historical Association the chance to see how membership dollars are used to preserve and promote the rich and cultural heritage of Beaufort and Carteret County. For more information, contact Lindsay at 252-728-5225. The NC Maritime Museum offers two “Heart of the Sea” events on Feb. 14, one at noon and another at 7pm. The events are focused around the homecoming of the plastinated heart of Echo, the museum’s 33.5 foot long sperm whale skeleton. Call the museum for details at 252728-7317. The 23rd annual “Art from the Heart,” sponsored by the Arts Council of Carteret County begins on Feb. 15 and continues through March 2. The show opens with a public reception on Friday, Feb. 15. The show is one of the region’s largest exhibitions of fine art by artists from Carteret, Craven, Pamlico and Onslow Counties. For more information, call 252-726-9156 or email artscouncilcarteret@ gmail.com. For all you music lovers, be sure to see Delbert McClinton in concert on Feb. 16 at The Morehead Center

for Performing Arts & Events. Tickets are $35 and $45. Call 252-726-1501 or visit www.themoreheadcenter.com for more information. Also, at 8pm on Feb. 23 at The History Place in downtown Morehead City, the American Music Festival Series Presents “Brahms the Classicist,” an evening celebrating the works of Brahms at his best. For details, send an email to info@americanmusicfestival.org. Reserve your spot in the 2013 running of Morehead City’s Crystal Coast Half Marathon & 5K race taking place on Feb. 23. For more details, visit www.ncraces.com. Just because it’s cold outside, there’s no need to hibernate! Come out and enjoy all the fun winter activities on the Crystal Coast. Elizabeth Barrow Dir. of Local PR/ Communications Crystal Coast Tourism Authority

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property watch (cont. from page 41)

Etheridge and Susan Davis to William and Beth Henderson, 2009 Thomson Drive, $199,000.

First Troy SPE, LLC to Joshua and Lori Webber, 847 Cannonsgate Drive, $19,000.

Ronald and Amber Blackwell to John and Amanda Arthur, 140 Liberty Lane, $134,000.

Judith Pohoresky to Lorrie and Edward Raines, Jr., 121 & 133 Tom Mann Road, $23,000.

Geraldine Hirasawa and Michael Campbell to Andrew and Kristin Willis, 2703 Eastover Court, $135,000.

William Godwin to Robert Bridge, 714 Mandolin Lane, $219,000.

Devin and Jordan Daniels to Sarah McNally, 303 Foxhall Road, $137,000.

JC Jackson Builders, LLC to Mark and Leslie Wade, 532 Park Meadows Drive, $220,000.

Howard Hewitt to Joseph Low, 837 Nine Foot Road, $24,500. Larry and Jackie Riggs to Murdock & Associates, Inc., 416 Chatham St., $26,000. Leland Yeomans to Novell Group, LLC, 173 Nine Mile Road, $30,000. Martha Lynn and Charles Mullen to Bruce and Maria Hebb, 190 & 198 Canton St., $55,000. SunTrust Bank to Riley Horne, 225 Black St., $80,000. Donald and Annette Philips to John Yogt, Bridgewood Condominiums Unit C, $130,000.

Woodmen of the World Camp 188 to PCA Holdings, LLC, 1158 Hwy 24, $150,000.

J.M. Davis Industries, Inc. to Dominick Spadaro, 6724 & 6732 Hwy 70, $200,000.

Patricia Foster to John and Janice Adkinson, 204 Sandpiper Drive, $249,000.

Juanita Rosania, Patricia Nielsen, Steven Nielsen and Brett Nielsen to Beau and Lecil Burchfield, 208 Two Oaks Court, $155,000.

Philip Williams and Laura Williams to William and Beth Henderson, 665 E. Chatham St., $250,000.

Heron Homes, LLC to Jeffrey Reece, 504 Park Meadows Drive, $176,000.

Jerry Gower Construction Co., Inc. to Darrick and Samantha Proffitt, 101 Koonce Lane, $262,500.

Robert Helms to William and Janelle Godwin, 112 Hickory Shores Drive, $195,000.

Jerri Builders, Inc. to Douglas and Chiah Chadwick, 102 Koonce Lane, $274,000. Larry Howard, Clayton Howard and Barbara Biggerstaff to Newport Consolidated School Alumni Association, Inc., 1501 Haskett St. and 220 Chatham St., $278,500. Atlas NC II SPE, LLC to Kabuto 25, LLC, 131 Brooks Ave., $650,000.

Pine Knoll Shores

Robert and Jane Flagg to Frances Read, Henry Read and John Read, 130 Salter Path Road, $165,000.

Holland Farm Development, LLC to Patrick Dudley, II, 108 Holland Farm Road, $45,000. David Shew, Jr. to Steven and Maria Doebler, 492 VFW Road, $104,000. Thomas and Cindy Gaskins to Jerry Riggs, Jr., 218 Ocean Spray Drive, $110,000. John Musgrave to Jeremy and Megan Johnson, 221 Little Kinston Road, $113,500. Okla Taylor to Cynthia McNeill, 462 Pelletier Loop Road, $140,000. ABC Family, LLC to Kenneth and Brigitte Daniels, 501 Saddlehorn Court, $144,000. Kyndall and James Pifer, II to Jacob and Marie Hansel, 405 Pettiford Road, $153,500. Murdoch & Associates, Inc. to Stephen Golden and Kristina Adams, 153 Bobwhite Circle, $240,000. Sound Banking Company to Kirkland Assets, LLC, 1101 Cedar Point Blvd., $395,000.

*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.

Richard Beattie to Peter and Tammera Hilton, 103 Sycamore Drive, $215,000. Rocco Tritico and Florence Davis to Homespread, LLC, 110 Arborvitae Court, $215,000. William Schmid to Gregory and Sarah Chleborowicz, 133 Hawthorne Drive, $220,000. Pamela Jones to Douglas and Dianne Mulcahy, 119 Salter Path Road #202A, $365,000.

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Moving Forward by Looking Back

Mayor Trace Cooper I AM WRITING this at the start of 2013 and am proud of what we accomplished as a town during 2012. It was our th 75 anniversary and this milestone allowed us to celebrate our history while trying out some new things that we can use in the future. The retrospective nature of our 75th summer tied in well with our long range planning for the town. Through various citizen surveys and hundreds of conversations with our citizens and visitors, I have realized that most people’s vision for the future of Atlantic Beach looks a lot like our past. With this in mind, we’ve taken several steps over the past few years to move forward by looking back. For example, we have often heard that we need more family entertainment in town. In response, we introduced our Seaside Cinema in the summers and last year brought some amusement park rides back to the Boardwalk. In the coming year, we will continue some of what we have done so far and add some new things as well. We have also heard a strong desire to return the Circle to prominence as the heart of our town. After a few years of hosting events along the Boardwalk, I hope the town will soon make a more substantive step towards bringing the Circle back by investing in a new Town Center building there. This building would house some needed administrative office space under some great public meeting and event space. Naturally, as we discuss the project with architects, we have made it clear that the building should reflect the architectural history of Atlantic Beach. Despite my personal love for modern architecture, I realize that we need some classic, coastal architecture to re-launch the Circle. A Town Center will not be the only new building in town that references the past. The desire for bringing back our history also influenced the drafting of completely revised development ordinances in 2009. Now that construction activity is picking up, we are seeing the results of this planning in our neighborhoods. We outlawed duplexes and triplexes in our older cottage districts. And, as a result, the new construction and renovations that are now occurring in these areas are much more appropriate in scale and design than some of the spec-built projects that were put up several years ago. These new houses are beautiful single family homes that I hope will be passed down through generations like many of their neighbors’ homes have been. This coming year will see the launch of a new branding effort for Atlantic Beach that will ensure that our signage and other graphical elements of the town represent our identity more consistently. In working with several local residents and business owners on this topic, we quickly realized that there was no need to reinvent ourselves as a town – we liked what were. We just want to do a better job of expressing our classic beach town personality than we’ve done in the past. Although new signage and new graphics is a somewhat superficial element of the town, it is a natural extension of the more substantive changes mentioned above and that we have in the works. I am a strong proponent of long range planning in any organization. In 2013 we will continue to execute on our existing plans in several areas as well as add new features and new elements to other plans. As long as I am your mayor, we will always be moving forward, but we will do so by looking back.

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Get Ready for Spring and Summer

ROADTrips A GOOD ROAD trip can be the ultimate spring or summer experience. With the open road ahead, life’s troubles seem to melt and there’s just the oneness of the driver and the road. For a road trip to be successful, it’s not just a matter of taking to the road and putting the pedal to the metal. There are a host of considerations to make, which can ensure safety and peace of mind when beginning your excursion. The hot sun that can bake the roadway – and your body – can also take its toll on your car, contributing to breakdowns. There are also other factors to be aware of. Maintenance should never be overlooked when it comes to prepping for a road trip. At the least, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that drivers have their tires, battery, belts, fluids and air conditioner checked by a qualified mechanic prior to starting any long trip. But the list does not stop there. · Be sure to have all necessary documents on hand. Nothing can stall a road trip faster than getting pulled over by a police officer and being without your license, registration and proof of insurance. These are required documents to operate a vehicle, and it’s definitely worth a second check in your wallet and glove compartment to be sure they are where they should be. · Get an oil change. Driving long intervals can be taxing on a car engine, as can the start-and-stops associated with getting stuck in road trip traffic. Do yourself and your car a favor by getting an oil change to ensure there will be proper lubrication of the engine and that thick, old motor oil won’t contribute to a breakdown. · Update your GPS. If you will be using a GPS device as your primary tool for navigation, update the device’s maps before departure. Roadways are always being changed, and without downloading the proper updates, you could end up driving in circles instead of moving on to your destination. In addition, many GPS models come equipped with pinpointing points of interest, or POI, such as restaurants, tourist areas, hotels and rest stops, which should be updated before beginning the 46

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trip. Follow the guidelines spelled out in the owner’s manual that comes with your GPS unit. Consumer Reports also advises knowing the local ordinances regarding GPS use. For example, a windshield-mounted unit is not allowed while driving in Minnesota. · Plan who will drive when. A long road trip – one that will be done primarily in one day – could necessitate splitting up the trip between two or more drivers. Not only does this banish boredom, it also reduces the risk of driver fatigue. NHTSA estimates that approximately 100,000 police-reported crashes in the United States each year involve drowsiness and/or fatigue. · Protect your eyes. The weather and the position of the sun can change depending on where you are driving. If you wear glasses or contacts for driving, be sure you have them with you. Keep a few pairs of sunglasses in your car to shield your eyes from sun glare. If the sun proves problematic, pull over for a little while or try an alternate route that prevents oncoming sun on the windshield. While you are packing sunglasses, also be sure to bring along – and wear – sunscreen, as the sun’s rays can be magnified through the window glass. · Bring along refreshments. Frequent stops for bathroom breaks and simply to stretch your legs are advisable, but limit rest-stop fare whenever possible. Not only do these foods tend to be unhealthy, they are often expensive. Keep your road trip budget down by packing healthy food and drinks that you can enjoy on the go. · Keep on top of your car’s fuel level. Play it safe when gassing up the car. On rural roads or stretches of country with which you are unfamiliar, you never know how far away filling stations might be from one another. That means you should take the opportunity to top off the gas tank whenever you get the chance. This way you always will be confident you have enough gas to get to the next station. Don’t risk coasting into your destination on fumes, unless you want to arrive at your destination hitched to a tow truck. · Use the bathroom at every stop. You never know how few and far between restrooms will be. Unless the idea of a roadside pit stop is high on your list of road trip excitement, play it safe and use the restroom whenever stopping. Few things can make a stretch of road seem more interminable than the pressure of a full bladder. · Plan for sightseeing. Part of the enjoyment of a road trip is to actually take the scenic route and enjoy roads which you may have never traveled before. This is not a race and no awards will be given out at the end for making good time. Therefore, slow down and enjoy the scenery. Isn’t that why you’re driving, after all? Road trips seem to be an essential part of the spring and summer season. They can be all the more fun and safe when you heed a few road trip rules of the road.

coastal report Come Meet the ‘Spectacled Goose’ I RECENTLY HEADED out for a predawn jog and abandoned the roads for the pleasure of the sandy beach at low tide. A brisk north wind had rendered the ocean surface lifeless except for the small, crystal clear waves that were only breaking once they reached the shore. The cool temperature was accompanied by a steel gray sky that was wringing out a steady drizzle. Mile after mile the beach was mine, not a soul in sight, not even footprints. Even though the beach was void of people, it was far from lonely. The glassy surf allowed a bottlenose dolphin to keep pace with me, swimming horizontal to the beach in a trough just a few yards from shore, so close that I could hear it exhale. Just beyond the outer sand bar another dolphin playfully leaped out of the water so many times that I lost count. Looking down the beach I could see in the distance a very large white bird flying toward me just over the ocean. For a moment I thought it might be a tundra swan heading to one of the big lakes in the eastern part of the state. However, as the bird got closer I could see black wing tips and I then began to think it might be one of the white pelicans that have been seen recently seen flying over the Gannets, like this juvenile, have beautiful glacier blue eyes that are highlighted with a ring of blue flesh. This ring is so prominent that the bird is also called the “spectacled White Oak River. Just as it was overhead, the bird banked goose.” Sam Bland photo. hard to the right and began soaring back out over the ocean. I now had a good enough look to know that this The mating pair will white bird with wing tips dipped in black was a northern gannet. produce only one egg and The northern gannet is a big sea bird that spends its life out on the open ocean. It only feed the chick regurgitated comes ashore during the breeding and nesting season. They are found in the North Atlantic, fish. Even though the rocky down the East Coast, south to the Caribbean and over into the Gulf of Mexico. cliffs provide a safe haven Their nesting colonies are only in the North Atlantic where they are also very abundant from predators, such as along the European coast of Great Britain and Ireland, where huge colonies nest along the foxes, it is a daunting shear rocky cliffs that tower over the ocean. Gannets were once so plentiful along this coast launching site for the chicks that in the old English poem “Beowulf” the Danish King Hrothgar described the ocean as “a when they are ready to gannet’s bath.” They also nest along the coast of Newfoundland and Bonaventure, Quebec. fledge. Pushing away from

The northern gannet is a big sea bird that spends its life out on the open ocean. It only comes ashore during the breeding and nesting season. Sam Bland photo.

the cliff, the chicks will half fly and half fall down to the ocean below. They will swim away from the island and live off fat reserves for about two weeks until they master the awkward skills of take offs and landings on the open water. The juveniles are gray with white specks and will eventually have the snowy white plumage of an adult in a few years and will begin breeding in five years. Gannets have beautiful glacier blue eyes that are highlighted with a ring of blue flesh. This ring is so prominent that the bird is also called the “spectacled goose.” As I watched the gannet I realized why it made the abrupt turn away from the surf and out over the open

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mayor’s notes

Water, Water, Everywhere…

Mayor Ken Jones

THERE ARE TWO water projects coming to us in 2013. The first is the Hurricane Irene beach renourishment project. This project will put approximately 284,000 cubic yards of sand on our beaches in Pine Knoll Shores. As you read this, the project is about to get underway. It will start about Feb. 1 and must be complete by the end of March due to sea turtle mating season. There will be three dredgers working together to expedite the project. The entire project will move from east to west – PKS first and Emerald Isle second. The unfortunate part is that, “No” it doesn’t put sand on the entire length of PKS, but certainly most. The main reason for this is the way the “beach survey” is interpreted. Every spring our beaches are surveyed for the sand level. Rather than the beaches being renourished to the original level required, they are renourished to the pre-storm level, in other words to the level they were June 1, 2011. This is why we are not having sand put on our beach the entire length of town. Your town board of commissioners decided to add to the project by putting 172,000 cubic yards more on the beach than FEMA would authorize. The BIG reason for this is the cost of moving the dredging equipment to our area, known as mobilization. The cost of mobilization for this project is $4 million and is completely paid for by the federal government. Because of the uncertainty in the federal and state budgets, we, your board of commissioners decided we should jump on the project to keep our town cost at minimum and get sand for every dollar we spend. We don’t know when or if there will be another project with funding from the federal government, and the state, which has already decided not to contribute to this project for fiscal reasons. The other water project will focus on removing stormwater, thus flooding, from the east end of town. I have briefly touched on this before, but we are getting close to getting this project underway. The actual construction will not begin until fiscal year 2014, however, a lot of work will be done prior to that time. The purpose of the project is to relieve the 30 year problem of flooding on the east end of town, i.e., the north and south tree streets. This will hopefully alleviate the running of pump hoses across streets after heavy rains, and give us a planned approach to limit flooding. The water from most of this area naturally flows from west to east. We want to take advantage of this fact and then direct the water from an underground vault to the series of ponds on the Country Club of the Crystal Coast golf course, and then naturally drain toward the sound into an area that will let the water infiltrate the ground. Because this is a “green project” we are applying for a grant that we are pretty sure will be approved in the next year. We have also been approved for a zero interest loan to get this underway. There are no trailing obligations for the town on either of these funding sources. In this prestigious environment we are trying to protect your property from storms on the oceanfront and flooding on the east. We are taking care to be economical about the projects by getting the most for your dollar and saving dollars in the future.

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water where dolphin were scouting a school of fish. There it joined a large white swirling tornado cloud of gannets feeding on a school of surface fish, menhaden, most likely. The gannets looked like Kamikaze pilots raining from the sky and into the water from great heights. They take on the shape of an arrow with their straight bill and neck and their wings stretched out along their sides. This aerodynamic form quickly becomes hydrodynamic as the bird slices into the water to capture the fish. If the initial dive is unsuccessful they will swim using their webbed feet and wings as deep as 70 feet to pursue the fish. When they surface, the fish is already in their throat and they will clumsily run along the surface of the water to take off and rejoin the feeding frenzy. Gannet populations are pretty stable now, but it hasn’t always been that way. Daredevils once scaled the steep rock cliffs to reach nesting sites where they harvested the eggs and chicks, which were then sold in the markets as a delicacy. Even today, limited traditional harvest is allowed in parts of the United Kingdom. The taste is described as fishy. Adult gannets were also once hunted to use their body fat as a treatment for gout and to render the fat into a mechanical lubricant. In April 2012, an amazing northern gannet sighting occurred at the Fallon Islands off the coast of California. This was the first recorded northern gannet in the Pacific Ocean and is thought to be an indication of global warming. Gannets 48

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stay out over the open ocean water and do not venture over land. Warmer global temperatures have resulted in much of the Northwest Passage to be free of ice. Thus, it is assumed that this gannet left from the North Atlantic and followed the open water of the Northwest Passage out into the Bering Sea and then migrated south into the Pacific Ocean. Gannets are often overlooked by the casual observer and thought to be just another gull. So next time you are going for an early morning or late afternoon walk on the beach, lookout over the ocean for the solitary gannet gliding gracefully above the ocean or for the busy commotion of a flock of gannets plunging after a meal.

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club news PKS Garden Club ON FEB 13, garden club members will journey through North Carolina in the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium on a virtual trip through the entire state, exploring its many habitats and ecosystems from the mountains to the sea. At the January meeting, Albert Norwood, of Albert’s Florals and Gifts in Salter Path, gave a demonstration of nautical winter arrangements called Winter at the Beach. The garden club celebrated an early Christmas with a gala holiday luncheon at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast on Dec. 12. Members brightened the dining room with their festive outfits featuring sequins, satins, crystal Christmas tree pins and earrings, and, of course, holiday sweaters with Santa, angels, cardinals and Christmas trees. In addition to the country club’s Christmas tree and lovely decorations, each table held an exquisite centerpiece fashioned from several varieties of evergreens plus a central feature of pine cones or fruits. These breathtaking arrangements were created by the December hospitality committee consisting of JoAnn Shallcross, Gini Stambaugh, Martha Edwards, Kay Howe and Jan Corsello. Following a scrumptious luncheon, that included a liquid fountain, giant salad bar and sinful dessert, JoAnn Shallcross arranged several fun table quizzes and a “guess the number” game of the Christmas balls in a giant brandy snifter. The winner was one of our new members, Michele Powers. After lunch, President Karen Zaenker thanked all members who participated in Pine Knoll Shores Christmas parade. The garden club float featured a Christmas tree decorated with dozens of cigarette butts and a big sign proclaiming “Take your butts home with you!” Besides the waving members riding on the float, Karen Zaenker and Donna Belanger walked beside it scooping up and filling their buckets with five dozen cigarette butts picked up along the parade route. The float was a reminder that this nasty job is performed by garden club members all over town throughout the year. She also thanked members for their generous contributions to the Christmas fund that the garden club presents to Caroline’s House, our local domestic violence shelter, each December. Also, she thanked members for decorating the Christmas tree and doors at town hall. That same day, Kay Howe and her committee distributed 101 Fraser fir and cypress wreaths to their purchasers. On March 13 Carolina Home and Garden will present a very interesting program on container gardening just when we’re getting our sleeping gardens in shape for the summer. Guests and visitors are always welcome to attend club meetings which are held every second Wednesday of the month at town hall. Refreshments are at 9:30am followed at 10am by the program. Clare Winslow

PKS Women’s Club The Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club ushered in the new year with a focus on “sweet treats” thanks to the cake decorating artistry of member Donna Belanger, who demonstrated cake and cookie decorating techniques at the club’s first meeting of 2013, Jan. 25. That same evening, club members who participated in the Cook’s Night Out event enjoyed a Mexican feast at El Zarape Restaurant. In February, Cook’s Night Out will be held at JingGianni’s Trattoria on Arendell Street in Morehead City, a restaurant that features authentic southern Italian cooking. In addition to philanthropic activities, the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club sponsors a variety of cultural and social activities that enable members to pursue individual interests, participate in social activities with spouses and friends, foster new friendships and rekindle old relationships with other Pine Knoll Shores residents. Special interest groups, including Supper Club and Cook’s Night Out, are open to all members. Other club sponsored groups, such as the three book clubs, meet in members’ homes on a monthly basis to discuss selected books and encourage literary discovery. Details about these special interest groups are presented at the club’s monthly general membership meetings. During 2013 the club continues its theme of “The Starfish” – each point of the starfish representing a club goal: community involvement, local charities, social opportunities, community college scholarship and intellectual enhancement. President Bonnie Ferneau urges members to incorporate this theme into their daily lives during 2013.

Club members look forward to the next monthly meeting on Feb. 22 when the guest speaker will be Ed Moore of Sandy Feat speaking about the Mile of Hope weekend’s sandcastle building contest held every year in the spring on the beach in front of the Atlantis Lodge. This event provides “sunshine, joy and optimism” to children suffering from cancer and life threatening blood diseases. The Mile of Hope provides an escape from the medical procedures and hospital visits facing young cancer patients and their families. The Sandy Feat professional sand sculpting team is on hand at this special event providing demonstrations to all participants. One parent expressed the similarity between sandcastles and their child’s fight with cancer this way: “The walls keep falling down around you. You build them back up time after time. You hit a snag and you falter a little. But you go on, never giving up hope. For there are miles and miles of hope.” Guests are welcome at 9:30am on Friday, Feb. 22, at the Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall to learn more about this inspiring event and to hear about the many other activities on the Women’s Club agenda for 2013. Membership in the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club is open to any woman residing in Pine Knoll Shores. Guests and perspective members are always welcome at meetings. Michelle Powers

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monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County. Bluewater Vacation Rentals: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, www. bluewaternc.com. Call the owner hotline at 866-848-8080 and let them assist you in achieving your goals of maximizing rental income while protecting your investment with the Bluewater Property Management Plan. Brimco Builders: 224 Pintail Lane, Harkers Island, 252-3999093, bdeanhardt@yahoo.com, brimcobuilders.com. General contractors offering free CAD design with any home or remodel, additions and remodels, year round property maintenance, handyman service and more than 25 years experience serving Eastern North Carolina. Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS: 509 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 800-317-2866, 252726-6600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you! CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc.: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 800-8222121, 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, 252-354-3315, private owner’s line 800-354-2859, EmeraldIsleRealty. com. With over 50 years in property management, maximizing the rental income on your investment property is our #1 priority. Call for a complimentary, confidential property management analysis. Future Homes 1075 Freedom Way, Hwy 24, Hubert (8 miles west of Swansboro), 910-577-6400. Licensed 52

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general contractor with master craftsmen, modular technology, fast construction, display models. Guthrie Construction & Interiors, Inc.: 877778-3585, 252-354-3585, cell 252-6704490, gguthrie3@ec.rr.com. George & Emily Guthrie specialize in building fine, oceanfront homes for discerning owners. Call today to make your dreams come true. HandCrafted Homes: 3900 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 252-514-4516, handcraftedhomes.com. We can build your new stick-built home offsite, faster, with better workmanship & strength, from a wide selection of designs. Hours: Mon, 9am-4pm; Tue-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat. 10am-4pm; closed Sunday; open by appointment anytime. Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Realty World First Coast Realty, 1440-B Salter Path Road, PO Box 620, Salter Path, NC 28575, serving Emerald Isle, Salter Path and the surrounding areas. Over 22 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252-247-1000 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@eastnc.twcbc.com. Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-354-2128, 252-2411382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail.com. Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer. Call me for all of your real estate needs. Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800-611-7705, landmarkhomesnc. com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true. Pat Patteson, General Contractor: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle, 252723-8800, 252-354-7248, pat@ islandhomesbypatpatteson.com. Stop by to see us at our location behind Bert’s Surf Shop. Custom homes, design service & renovations; call Pat, a Master Certified Green Professional, to build your dreams from design to completion; member of NCHBA and NAHB. Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-354-2958, 800-849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800-553-7873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for a week, stay for a lifetime. Call for our rental brochure or email rentals@sun-surf. com for great rentals & fine home sales.

Syndie Byrd, CRS: 252-354-6111, 888-354-2128 x219, cell 252646-3244, homesinemeraldisle. com. Real estate broker with 16+ years sales experience in vacation homes, investment properties, yearround/permanent homes & vacant land. Specializing in Crystal Coast, Cape Carteret & Swansboro. Buyer representation available. SHOPS & SERVICES Beach Book Mart: 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, features the largest selection of books on the beach including bestsellers, local books, children’s, cookbooks, crafts, magazines & many more, 252240-5655. DWN Publishing: PO Box 3219, Greenville, NC 27836, 252-320-3276, www.coastalhomebook.com, “The Complete Photo Guide to Coastal Maintenance.” Adapt your home to the coastal environment, tips, techniques and solutions for maintaining your coastal home. More than 300 photographs. Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5325, emeraldislebooks.com. Great selection of books, greeting cards, rubber stamps, kites, bath items, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family. Hardback books discounted 10%. Emerald Isle Self Storage: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle (access road to Food Lion), 252-354-6966. Open Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sat. and Sun. by appt. Now you can keep it all on the island without keeping it in your garage. J.R. Dunn Fine Jewelers: Emerald Plantation in Emerald Isle, 252354-5074 or Cypress Bay Plaza in Morehead City, 252-726-8700. Offers unique & fine quality jewelry including special pieces such as the Emerald Isle Destination Bracelet. Take home this or another memorable piece of paradise or find the perfect gift here. Petal Pushers, Etc.: 7803 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-8787, petalpushersshop.com. Special for rental property owners, welcome guests with fresh flowers for less than $50 a week. Floral arrangements for all occasions, weddings and everyday, plants, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art. Top it Off: 8700 Emerald Plantation, Suite 7, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7111. Experience the difference – offering unique gifts, jewelry, clothing, accessories, shoes and much more. Whimsical and fun gifts for all occasions.

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INDEX

Handcrafted Homes....................................... 12 H & H Landscaping.......................................... 7 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall.................. 35 Island Essentials............................................ 14 Island Home Maintenance............................. 15

AA Express Plumbing.................................... 45

JR Dunn......................................................... 13

Ace Builders ................................................. 29

Kathryn’s........................................................ 37

Advantage Coastal Properties......................... 7

Landmark Homes/Hatteras Pools.................. 45

Al Williams Properties ...................................11

LIFTAVATOR Residential Elevators & Lifts...... 8

ALB Fabrics................................................... 26

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

Aldridge Building Contractors........................ 40

Med First Immediate Care

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

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

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

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores .............. 36

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

Ole Porte Racquet Club................................. 27

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

O’Neal Heating & Cooling.............................. 12

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

Outer Banks Marine Construction................. 15

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

Outer Island Accents......................................11

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

Owens Construction...................................... 17

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

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

Brimco Builders............................................. 39

Petal Pushers.................................................11

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

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

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

Portofino........................................................ 37

Carolina Home & Garden.............................. 15

Realty World, Katrina Marshall...................... 15

Carteret OBGYN............................................ 41

Rhino Shield.................................................. 32

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

Soleic Outdoor Kitchens by

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc............... 34

Landmark Homes.......................................... 8

Coastal Awnings............................................ 25

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

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

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

Coastal Craftsmen......................................... 34

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

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

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

Emerald Isle Books & Toys............................ 12

The Star Team............................................... 33

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

Swan Feathers.............................................. 32

Emerald Isle Realty Sales............................. 55

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

Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals........... 28

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

Emerald Isle Self Storage.............................. 17

Waters Landscaping &

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Flipperz Family Bar & Grill............................. 20

Vinyl Manufacturing..................................... 35

Flipperz, Etc................................................... 20

William Avon.................................................... 4

Ashly Willis

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

William’s Hardware.......................................... 4

Sales Executive

Great Windows.............................................. 40

Window, Wall & Interior Décor....................... 44

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

Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping

Guthrie Interiors............................................. 10

& Lawn Care............................................ 25

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