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Island Vol. 24, No. 2 ▪ St. Patrick's Festival ▪ Air Force Band Performs ▪ Gardening Lecture ▪ Tax-Aide Available ▪ Brunswick Stew ▪ At the Aquarium ▪ Chamber Connection ▪ Property Watch ▪ Emerald Tidings ▪ Book Bag ▪ Events Calendar ▪ Mayors’ Notes Atlantic Beach Emerald Isle Pine Knoll Shores

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Coasting..................................................................................................................................................................8 Winter is Brunswick Stew Season.........................................................................................................................14 Life in the South - MoonPie...................................................................................................................................50 How Mattresses Affect Sleep Quality....................................................................................................................55 Get Ready – Early Spring Landscaping Tips.........................................................................................................63

Departments Chamber Connection.............................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables............................................................................................................................................................17 Coastal Currents Events Calendar........................................................................................................................20 Book Bag...............................................................................................................................................................29 Bulletin Board........................................................................................................................................................32 Staying Busy – Emerald Isle..................................................................................................................................32 At the Aquarium.....................................................................................................................................................34 Focus on Fitness...................................................................................................................................................38 Health & Wellness.................................................................................................................................................39 The Onlooker.........................................................................................................................................................46 Staying Busy – Swansboro....................................................................................................................................54 Rental Signs..........................................................................................................................................................56 Crossword Puzzle..................................................................................................................................................58 Property Watch......................................................................................................................................................60 Horoscopes...........................................................................................................................................................64 Best Buys..............................................................................................................................................................67 Money Matters.......................................................................................................................................................69 Advertiser Index.....................................................................................................................................................69

Townships ATLANTIC BEACH Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................42 EMERALD ISLE Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................22 Emerald Tidings............................................................................................................................................24 PINE KNOLL SHORES Club News....................................................................................................................................................52

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Membership Bash How many of you have driven by the Beaufort Historic Site? Have you ever been in any of the buildings? If you’ve never been in the buildings, now is the time to enjoy the largest open house of the year. The annual membership drive is planned for 2-4pm on Sunday, Feb. 10, and it has come a long way since the days of cookies, punch and pimento cheese sandwiches. This event is called a “membership” party, but the BHA is glad to welcome potential members to learn more about the historic site and this area’s special coastal heritage. Everyone has their own unique way of enjoying the party. The beer and pizza in the jail, the high test and regular apple cider in the Leffer’s Cottage, and the olive oil tasting in the Carteret County Courthouse of 1796 are all favorites. On top of all the food and drinks offered there will be two featured artists in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery for the Valentine Party. Local residents and friends, Vicki Mann and Brook Penick, have been taking art lessons from Heather Sink for several years. They’ve learned a great deal from Heather, and now they are having their first show in the gallery. Be sure to invite friends, coworkers and neighbors who have an interest in Beaufort and want to find out more about the Beaufort Historical Association and all of the many activities and events that are held throughout the year. Memberships can also be purchased online at www. beauforthistoricsite.org. For more information about the Valentine Party, call 252-728-5225.

Garden Club Hosts Card Party Emerald Isle Garden Club’s annual Card and Games Party fundraiser will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 1-4pm at the Emerald Isle Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive. Participants will enjoy card games such as Bridge as well as other board and table games of their choice. Proceeds help support the club’s many community beautification and service projects, including a new educational kiosk at Emerald Woods identifying native plants and wildlife in the park. Tickets are $15 per person, which includes a chance at great door prizes, light fare buffet, desserts and beverages. Tickets will be sold at the event for raffle items and a cash drawing. Advanced ticket sales only, no tickets sold at the door. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Theresa ConnellyKavanagh at 252-764-0420 or eigc2014@gmail.com. Get your game face on and join an afternoon of fun and fellowship playing your favorite games.

Rhythm in Blue From the swingin’ sounds of Glenn Miller to the best of contemporary big band jazz, the US Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble brings its style and sophistication to New Bern on Monday, Feb. 4. The performance, held in the Cullman Performance Hall at the NC History Center, begins at 7pm and is free to attend. Made up of outstanding Airman – musicians from around the country, Rhythm in Blue takes great pride in preserving America’s true art form, developing a new generation of listeners. One of the few traveling big bands still in existence, Rhythm in Blue regularly performs for audiences across the eastern seaboard from Maine to South Carolina. Paying homage to the great big bands of Basie, Ellington, Kenton and Goodman, Rhythm in Blue also spotlights the 8

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works of modern bands and composers such as the Mingus Big Band, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, and John Fedchock’s New York Big Band. With music dedicated to veterans and Airmen serving worldwide, Rhythm in Blue honors our American military heroes for their selfless sacrifice at every performance. Whether presenting the sounds of the great big band era or the new sounds of today, Rhythm in Blue has something for audiences of all ages.

Kelejian Lectures on Ability Gardening The Carteret County Master Gardener Volunteer Association will offer a free public program on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Civic Center, Morehead City. The program on Ability Gardening will begin at 10am. Doors will open at 9:30am for coffee and light refreshments. Heather Kelejian, executive director of the Ability Garden in Wilmington, will present the program on accessible gardening for older adults, people with limited mobility, and all gardeners wanting more manageable gardens with less maintenance. Kelejian is a North Carolina native who has made her home in Wilmington for the last 25 years. She has a degree in English from UNC-Chapel Hill and has pursued graduate studies in gerontology and public administration. Kelejian’s career in therapeutic gardening began at the Ability Garden as a Master Gardener Volunteer in 2004. She is a member of the Carolinas Horticultural Therapy Network, the Blue Ribbon Health and Wellness Committee, and the Canines for Service Board.

Mardi Gras – Down East Style The Gloucester Mardi Gras has been giving Down East Carteret County the chance to celebrate rural Louisiana traditions. Planned from 11am-6pm on Saturday, Feb. 16, the annual event at the Gloucester Community Center, 476 Pigott Road, includes turkey, red beans and rice, hot gumbo, live music, a parade and loads of family-oriented fun. Organized annually by Brian and Barbara Blake of the Unknown Tongues Zydeco band, the popular event is free to event – true to the community spirit of Southwest Louisiana. When folks start arriving midday Saturday morning, food preparation is in full swing as giant cauldrons of gumbo simmer on the gas burners set up under tents. A Fool’s Procession announces the feast, with everyone adorned in colorful mismatched attire, raising a ruckus as they march down the road. Mid-afternoon is when the festival really takes off as the Blakes and Unknown Tongues take to the stage with their mix of country, Zydeco, Cajun and rhythm and blues tunes that always have the dance floor packed with partiers of all ages. To learn more about Gloucester Mardi Gras, visit unknowntongues.com.

It’s all About Chocolate Everything is coming up chocolate in Morehead City this February – and no, it’s not just for Valentine’s Day. Vendors will converge on the Crystal Coast Civic Center on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 2-3 for the annual Carolina Chocolate Festival – a wonderful reason to indulge in a little sweetened fun in advance of the holiday. From chocolate pudding eating contests to a slew of vendors, this annual event is a great way to see (and taste) all the ways that (Continued on page 12)

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the sugary confection can add a little sweetness to your life. On Saturday, Feb. 2, get an early start at the annual Cocoa 5K Fun Run, planned for 8am on at the CMAST Building on the campus of Carteret Community College. Registration opens at 7am. Participants may register onsite prior to the race or in advance by visiting the website. Costumes are encouraged and awards will be presented to the best. To learn more, or to purchase advance tickets, visit www. carolinachocolatefestival. com.

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runswick stew is pure Southern comfort food … especially meant to be enjoyed on cold winter nights. A steamy-hot bowl is guaranteed to warm up your innards. The experience is like hugging yourself from the inside out. One rarely stops with just one bowl of Brunswick stew, however… because it tastes SO dad-gum good. The debate rages on – did Brunswick stew originate in Brunswick County, Va., or in Brunswick, Ga.? The New York Times sent a crackerjack reporter – Ann Pringle Harris – to unravel the mystery in 1993. She heard “lyrical accounts of open fires, black iron pots … and a mess of squirrel, rabbit and possum that somebody’s daddy brought home. Never mind that hardly anyone now alive has ever taken part in such a ritual – it’s all part of the legend.” Harris reported: “Virginians think Georgia’s stew is too spicy. Georgians find Virginia’s stew too mushy and thick.” Georgian Fran Kelly says: “Virginians cook their meat down to shreds and thicken the stew with potatoes. I’d call it more of a 14

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‘chicken muddle.’” Virginian John Drew Clary explains that in Virginia, “Brunswick stew is a full meal – we like it thick instead of soupy – whereas in Georgia, it is simply a side dish.” Virginia places the invention of Brunswick stew in a hunting camp on the banks of the Nottoway River in upper Brunswick County in 1828. (Brunswick County abuts the North Carolina counties of Warren and Northampton. The three counties share access to Lake Gaston.) The Commonwealth of Virginia erected a historic marker in 1997, located on U.S. Route 58 in Brunswick County, between Lawrenceville and Emporia. The text reads: “According to local tradition, while Dr. Creed Haskins and several friends were on a hunting trip in Brunswick County in 1828, his camp cook, Jimmy Matthews, hunted squirrels for a stew. Matthews simmered the squirrels with butter, onions, stale bread and seasoning, thus creating the dish known as Brunswick stew. Recipes for Brunswick stew have changed over time as chicken has

replaced squirrel, and vegetables have been added, but the stew remains thick and rich. Other states have made similar claims but Virginia’s is the first.” On Feb. 22, 1988, the Virginia General Assembly authorized a Brunswick stew proclamation to reinforce the notion that Brunswick County is “the place of origin of this astonishing gastronomical miracle.” Georgians, however, insist “their claim is as solid as the pot on which it rests,” Harris reported. In that cast iron pot, they say the first Brunswick stew was made in Glynn County in 1898. The 25-gallon pot is believed to have come from a former slave ship.” Georgia has its own state marker located on Interstate 95 at milepost 40, thanks to an Eagle Scout project completed in 1988 by Christopher K. Jones of Troop 224, which is sponsored by Lakeside United Methodist Church in Brunswick. The wording is: “The first Brunswick Stew was made here in the Brunswick-Golden Isles area in early colonial days. It remains an American Favorite.” “While Georgia and Virginia fight about Brunswick stew, North Carolina eats it,” Harris wrote. “Indeed, the dish seems to be offered more frequently in restaurants below the North Carolina-Virginia border than above it,” she said. Matthew Poindexter, a reporter with the Durham-based Indy Week, a weekly tabloid newspaper, offers an imaginary “certificate of origination” to Virginia, citing a published recipe, which appeared in an 1862 edition of the Southern Recorder newspaper, based in Milledgeville, Ga. The recipe was labeled “Virginia Stew.” It takes a team to do the prep work and cook Brunswick stew, because the stirring of the pot, no matter what size, is constant to keep the stew from burning on the bottom and to prevent it from “clumping up.” In Georgia, these stew crews call themselves “Stew Dogs.” Virginia has its “Stewmasters,” and the Brunswick Stewmasters Association welcomes newcomers to go through a one-year apprenticeship to learn proper cooking techniques and how to mix the ingredients. John Drew Clary, who served as association president in 2010, notes “the stew should take a village to make, and feed just as many.” When you’re cooking in an 85-gallon cast-iron stew pot with a wooden paddle, the “stew is done when the paddle can stand up in the middle,” Clary says.

How about We Cook Up a Batch? Modern-day Brunswick stew is apt to feature three common meats – chicken, pork and beef – in varying proportions. It grew up rural, however, and small wild game often was stirred into the pot. The great American humorist from Decatur, Ga., Ray Blount Jr. gets a laugh with his definition of Brunswick stew. He says it’s “what happens when small mammals carrying ears of corn fall into barbeque pits.” (More like boiling pots of water … but never mind the details.) Television actor Silas Merritt Robertson of Vivian, La., best known as “Uncle Si” from “Duck Dynasty,” says the key to making a good Brunswick stew is to follow the rule: “If it’s lying around, feel free to throw it in the pot.” Comedian Jeff Foxworthy laments: “You might be a redneck if … you ain’t had no good Brunswick stew since ‘Uncle Hut’ passed away (without passin’ down his recipe!).” This recipe may be substituted for Uncle Hut’s. It is from Muir’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Greensboro, N.C., and can be prepared indoors on a stove. The yield is about 20 quarts.

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Mrs. Fearnow’s Migrates to NC Which product is the winner of the blue ribbon for “best Brunswick stew in a can?” No contest. The champion can is wrapped with the bright yellow label that shouts out: “Mrs. Fearnow’s Delicious Brunswick Stew with Chicken.” In 2007, Mrs. Fearnow’s came to roost in North Carolina, when production was moved from Virginia to Sanford in Lee County, which is located about smack-dab in the middle of the Tar Heel state. The original recipe belongs to Lillie Pearl Hovermale Fearnow, who was born in 1881 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., the county seat of Morgan County. (Geographically, Morgan County is in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia that touches Maryland, yet is almost within a stone’s throw of both Pennsylvania and Virginia.) Around 1910, Lillie Pearl and her husband, Brady Goshen Fearnow, moved to Virginia and purchased a farm near the community of Ellerson in Hanover County, north of Richmond. Their land became known as Hope Farm. The family grew fruits and vegetables and raised chickens. Some of those chickens and vegetables found their way into Lillie Pearl’s “pot of Brunswick stew that seemed to be continually brewing.” Writing for The Washington Post in 1991, reporter Deborah Marquardt said “Lillie Pearl started selling jars of the stew and pickles in the 1920s at the Woman’s Exchange” in downtown Richmond, a marketplace where many women sold homemade goods to earn money. “Now, this lady could cook,” Marquardt stated. “She once earned 40 ribbons on 50 entries at the state fair. Her stew became so popular that a Richmond department store, Thalhimers, asked for several jars.” Then several more, several times over. A family business was created in the family kitchen. During World War II, Mrs. Fearnow’s Brunswick stew was selling in Richmond grocery stores and was being shipped in crates throughout the country … and to soldiers overseas. In 1946, Lillie Pearl’s sons Herbert Clyde Fearnow and George Nelson Fearnow established the Fearnow Brothers Cannery in nearby Mechanicsville, Va., and began commercial production on a large scale – daily filling about 1,000 cans – effectively launching the brand name of Mrs. Fearnow’s Brunswick Stew. Lillie Pearl’s daughters-in-law, Norma Ruth Morrison Fearnow (wife of Herbert) and Finnella Saunders Fearnow (wife of George), helped prepare the stew. Finnella said Lillie Pearl’s original stew recipe (Continued on page 16) ISLAND REVIEW • February 2019

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he Carteret County Chamber of Commerce has announced a new venue this year for the annual Crystal Ball. It will take place at the Islander Hotel & Resort, 102 Islander Dr., Emerald Isle, on Saturday, Feb. 23 starting at 6pm. North Tower will perform again this year. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Resilience” and the dinner-dance is cocktail attire. At the event, in addition to the annual awards, the gavel will be officially handed over to the new chair of the chamber board, John Hagel, by the out-going Chair Millie Chalk of Duke Energy. Caribsea has consented to become the presenting sponsor for the 2019 Crystal Ball with Emerald Isle Realty as the bar sponsor and Duke Energy has stepped up to be a Crystal Ball corporate sponsor. North Tower has been one of the south’s great party bands for over 35 years, providing the best in oldies, beach, top 40 and funk. Sizzling brass, super vocals, and a wide-ranging repertoire will have the crowd on its feet and dancing. Tom Kies, president of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, said, “This event is open to the public. You don’t have to be a chamber member to be part of the fun. We invite everyone to come, have a good time, and help us celebrate business and our resilience here on the Crystal Coast.” Tickets are $50 per person and sponsorships are still available. Go to www.ncccoastchamber.com for more information or call 252726-6350.

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called for “onion, parsley, celery, tomatoes, chicken, potatoes, butter beans, salt, pepper, red pepper, sugar and okra. And you didn’t dare call it soup to her,” Finnella recalled. “If you did, she’d whack you on your shins with her cane.” Once the Fearnow Brothers cannery began operation, Finnella said the recipe had to be changed a little. Okra was omitted because it discolored the canned stew, and celery was dropped because it became bitter. Lillie worked at the plant every day through September 1969; she died six months later at age 88, having suffered a stroke. Among the many accolades received by the family was the designation by the London-based Connoisseur magazine in 1988. Editors declared Mrs. Fearnow’s Delicious Brunswick Stew to be “one of the 10 worthiest canned treats in America.” “Lots of people can make a good Brunswick stew at home,” says George Fearnow, Finnella’s son, who had stepped into the role of company president in 1979. “It’s a lot different to try to make a good canned product.” In the 1990s, the Brunswick (Va.) Chamber of Commerce, headquartered in Lawrenceville, quite literally added cans of Mrs. Fearnow’s stew to its “economic development tool kit,” giving away cans as an incentive to entice businesses to the county. For certain, the chamber is still all in – its logo features an image of a big, black cauldron of bubbly Brunswick stew. You can almost smell it. The Fearnow canning facility underwent nine expansions by the time the family celebrated the 50-year anniversary of the business in 1996, growing from 800 square feet to more than 19,000 square feet. Production reached 18,000 cans a day. The stew dominated the top spots in the canned meat sections of North Carolina and Virginia grocery stores. In 1999, the Richmond Times-Dispatch broke the story about the sale of the Fearnow family business to Castleberry-Snow’s Brands 16

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Tier Ranking Drop a Good Thing In January, the NC Department of Commerce dropped Carteret County from a Tier 3 county to a Tier 2. This opens doors for county commissioners, town councils and mayors, school officials and nonprofit organizations to get more financial help and grants. The Department of Commerce has a tier system that classifies counties on their economic level. Multiple factors are used, including: 1) Adjusted property tax base per capita. 2) Population growth. 3) Median household income. 4) Unemployment. Up until January, Carteret County was qualified as a Tier 3, considered the highest level of economic prosperity. The Chamber of Commerce has long advocated for an adjustment in the county’s tier ranking. Some factors that went into the state’s decision were: Carteret County is ranked the 76th most prosperous county out of 100 North Carolina counties (a 2% drop from last year). Population growth is at 1.07 percent. Media household income is $51,557. Unemployment is 4.2 percent. Carteret County has the lowest property tax rate in the state and ranks second for SAT scores. Because the county was designated as a Tier 3, it automatically disqualified many nonprofits and municipalities from applying for grant money. Now it will open doors for possible grants and state and federal funds. Additionally, the school system will likely benefit by getting additional funds from the N.C. Education Lottery. Sometimes, getting a downgrade is a very good thing.

Inc. of Augusta, Ga. The new owner announced it would move production of Mrs. Fearnow’s Brunswick Stew to the company’s existing canning facility in Bedford, Va. The fourth generation of Fearnow family members had already begun moving into key positions, “but it was just time,” said George Fearnow. “We beat the odds. Most family businesses don’t last two generations, so we beat the odds and then some.” Keeping up the quality was a big issue, he said. “We went around and around about who to sell to.” The Times-Dispatch reported that “companies from all over Virginia and other states salivating over the thought of getting their spoons into Mrs. Fearnow’s stew made their pitch to the family.” In the end, George Fearnow simply said: “Castleberry sounded the best.” Bumble Bee Foods acquired Castleberry-Snow’s Brands in December 2005; and Bost Distributing Company (of Sanford, NC) bought the Mrs. Fearnow’s Brunswick Stew brand from Bumble Bee in 2007. Bost was founded in 1942 and was formerly known as Patterson’s Packing Company. In 2015, the company changed its name to Boone Brands. Its family of products today includes Mrs. Fearnow’s, Patterson’s, Texas Tailgate, Rose, Beverly, Hilton’s and Harris. On the company website, Mrs. Fearnow’s is positioned and photographed as the flagship brand. The Boone Brands’ marketing literature claims: “Mrs. Fearnow’s is sure to please … it meets the need for home meal solutions … is an excellent storm preparedness item and great value for ‘not from scratch’ cooking.” Mrs. Fearnow’s has “true Southern style delicious taste, and is great for camping, tailgating and a quick meal before the Friday night high school football game.” Mike Wagoner

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1 F 4:13 2 Sa 5:05 3 Su 5:50 4 M 6:30 5 Tu 7:07 6 W 7:41 7 Th 8:14 8 F 8:46 9 Sa 9:19 10 Su 10:54 11 M 11:32 12 Tu 12:00 13 W 12:50 14 Th 1:48 15 F 2:53 16 Sa 4:02 17 Su 5:08 18 M 6:08 19 Tu 7:04 20 W 7:56 21 Th 8:46 22 F 9:34 23 Sa 10:22 24 Su 11:11 25 M 12:02 26 Tu 12:31 27 W 1:28 28 Th 2:30 29 F 3:34 30 Sa 4:36 31 Su 5:30

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DST FOR MOREHEAD CITY, NC 34º 43’ Latitude 76º 42’ Longitude Tidal Time Difference Between Morehead City &: HIGH Atlantic Beach -:41 -:39 LOW 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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ebruary is an exciting month in our community. The annual Chocolate Festival will be held on Feb. 2-3 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. This is always a fun event for everyone. It will feature products like chocolate truffles, fudge and sugar free chocolates, chocolates of all types, chocolate wine and ice cream. It will be wall to wall chocolates. For additional information please visit their website – carolinachocolatefestival. com. I am pleased to announce the first annual Emerald Isle Fall Fishing Tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21. This will be a familyfriendly fishing tournament that will be a wonderful event in our town. A committee has been hard at work in planning this event. Thanks to Commissioner Mark Taylor for all of his hard work and the members of the committee. Please mark this date on your calendar. Additional information will be forthcoming. Please visit the tournament website for additional information – emeraldislefishingtournament.com. The board of commissioners and I are working very hard to find a new town manager. We are all working very closely with The Mercer Group to find the best town manager for Emerald Isle. We received input from our citizens at a meeting held in December, as well as input from the town department heads. We are confident we will find the perfect fit for our Town. I will keep everyone informed on our progress. Coffee with a Cop schedule for 2019 - starting at 9am:

January 24 - Stir It Up February 28 - Village Market March 28 - 4Js Café and Bake Shop April 25 - Ben & Jerry’s May 23 - Emerald Grill June 27 - Hwy 55 July 25 - Rucker John’s August 22 - Muttigans September 26 - The Trading Post October 24 - Stir It Up November 21 - Village Market December 19 - Ben & Jerry’s I would like to thank all of our businesses who support Coffee with a Cop and allow us to use their facilities. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know our wonderful police department. Thanks to Mike Meyers at Emerald Owl Productions for the wonderful laser show in December. It was just fantastic. Thanks Mike! I hope everyone has a great February. It is hard to believe that we are in the month of February. In a few short months the weather will be getting warmer and the days filled with more sunlight. Remember the greatest gift we can give one another is the gift of love. “And now faith, hope and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is Love.”

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~Emerald Tidings~ It is my pleasure to offer this update on major activities of the Town of Emerald Isle as we close out calendar year 2018 and venture into the New Year. Overall, I am pleased to report that town government came through the holiday season without any shortcomings from my perspective. Services have basically returned to more normal schedules than what was experienced in the period since Hurricane Florence came calling. Although there remains much to do in terms of ongoing recovery efforts, the town staff has continued to perform admirably and citizen feedback also continues to be quite positive. These things said, the New Year brings the opportunity for town officials to identify potential options to enhance on the delivery of the highest caliber public services possible to Emerald Isle’s diverse constituent groups and I, as interim town manager, intend to make this my mission and resolve during my remaining tenure. I am very optimistic on Emerald Isle and its future. I am likewise confidant that our entire municipal team, from our elected leadership to the exceptional staff and reliable group of dedicated volunteers, share this optimism. This shared vision will translate to a high probability of success if we remain vigilant in our collective resolve to get the job done. To this end, the town leadership is preparing for its annual budget planning exercise to establish priorities for the coming fiscal year and beyond. Town leaders desire and encourage citizens and other stakeholders to follow the budgetary process and get involved by sharing your input. The first such opportunity will come with a public hearing before the town board of commissioners on Feb. 12 for early public comment on spending priorities for the next funding cycle. Other opportunities and additional information on the budget process will follow in the weeks and months ahead until the process culminates with an adopted fiscal plan by June, 2019. It will be my responsibility, with input from the town board of commissioners, to prepare the proposed operating and capital spending plan for the ensuing fiscal year which begins on July 1, 2019. When the board appoints a full-time town manager, hopefully in April, I will as needed assist in the transition and pass the remainder of the budget completion responsibility to my successor. Having gone through a similar transition previously, I do not anticipate any issues

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and am confident the process will go smoothly especially considering the experienced town staff that will be here to assist. The following are updates on specific ongoing projects and activities Emerald Isle is currently pursuing:

Emerald Isle Beach Nourishment Project

As previously reported, Emerald Isle is fortunate that a beach sand replenishment project for the eastern portions of the Town’s beach front was already in process when the hurricane impacted the area. Although the timetable had to be altered, the Town was able to work collaboratively with its partners in Indian Beach and Carteret County to modify the project scope to include the significant impacts resulting from the hurricane. I am pleased to report that the approximate $20 million project is progressing and is scheduled for completion by April 30. Final details were scheduled for completion in January with contractor mobilization and construction to follow. Please visit the following website published (Continued on page 26)

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28th St. Patrick’s Festival

The 28th annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival proudly presented by Transportation Impact takes place on Saturday, March 16 from 9am-6pm at the Emerald Plantation shopping center. Admission to the festival and parking is free. This year’s festival will feature over 75 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, amusement rides, face painters, and many other fun, familyoriented activities. Questions regarding the festival should be directed to Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation at 252-354-6350. Thank you in advance for your support and feedback. It is appreciated!

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

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

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•Drop in Tennis: Mondays from 9-11am, Blue Heron Park •Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon & Thurs 6-7pm, 12 and under; 7:30-9pm, age 13 & up; Wed. 6-7:30pm, 13-16; 7:30-9pm, 17 & up. •Open-Play Basketball: Tue 6-7:30pm, age 15 & under; 7:30-9pm, age 16 & up; Sat 9-11am, age 15 & under; 11am-4pm, age 16 & up. •Open Indoor Volleyball: Fri 6-7:30pm, age 15 & under, 7:30-9pm, age 16 & up.

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The Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation offers a variety of fitness classes~ Fees: Members $1/class, non-members $5/class (unless otherwise noted). Mon & Fri 8am - STEP; Mon & Wed 10:30am - Small Group Strength Training; Mon & Tue 5:30pm - TABATA; Tue 8am - DANCE FUSION; Tue 9am - BODY SCULPT; Wed 8am – ZUMBA; Wed. 4:15pm - Pilates; Wed 5:30pm - POUND; Fri 9:15am - H.I.I.T: High Intensity Interval Training; Sat 9am - ADULT S.A.F.E.= SelfDefense, Awareness, Fitness & Empowerment ($5 non-members-$2 members); Sat 11:20am - Retransitions

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Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for the beginner; Fees: $2 members & $7 non-members (unless otherwise noted) •Yoga: Mon 12pm, Tue 10am, Thu 9am, Fri 10:30am •Gentle Yoga: Saturdays 10:15am •Yoga as Therapy: Instructed by a physical therapist, this class incorporates core strengthening, spinal stability, stretching, balance and gentle yoga poses. The emphasis is on correct alignment and individual modification. Appropriate for all levels. Mon & Wed @ 9:15am-($5 members, $10 non-members.)

Special Events and Information Tuesday, Jan. 1, New Year’s Day, Community Center will be closed. NEW Class “Retransitions” takes place from 11:20am-12:20pm on Saturdays. This new entry-level class deals specifically with balance, posture, coordination in adults as they age. Cost is $5 per person for non-members/ $2 for members. Story Time and Pre-K Play on Mondays from 9-10am. Meet in our classroom for story time followed by open play in our gymnasium for children aged 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. 11: Friday Free Flick “Show Dogs” 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. Feb. 19: PEP Program. 10-11am. The PEP program, or Police Educating the Public, is a series of one-hour classes presented on the third Tuesday of every month in the town board meeting room to increase public awareness and provide education and tips on how you can prevent yourself from becoming vulnerable to these issues. Topic: “Urban Wildlife Management” Feb. 28: Coffee with a Cop @ Village Market. 9-10am. Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation! No agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! Coffee with a Cop sessions take place on the fourth Thursday of each month at different locations.

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Winter Warm-ups Come on in, the water’s fine. The aquarium always offers possibilities to brighten any winter day. Think tropical and visit the Ocean Gallery exhibits that feature angelfish and other colorful beauties. More highlights: • Toddler Time doubles the fun. Two time slots are available on Wednesdays, 9:30am and 10:30am, with lots for tots and parents to do together - crafts, games, stories, puppets, music

and animal encounters. No registration is required, but get here early as the event fills up quickly. • Dive programs, animal feedings and creature connections continue twice daily throughout the spring. The popular river otters are featured in the morning feeding program on Saturdays and Sundays. • Behind-the-scenes tours are available six days a week for a small fee in addition to admission. Choose between three different tours including At A Glance, Close Encounters, and Shark Snack. Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas, and get an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck exhibit, our largest exhibit at the aquarium. The aquarium has activities and badge programs specifically designed for both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in mind. Join instructors on adventures that foster creative exploration and scientific theory. Minimum number of participants required is 10 and the maximum number of participants is 25. Visit the website for programs and pricing.

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t is 2019 and it’s time to put Hurricane Florence behind us. The storm that caused more damage than any other in the history of Atlantic Beach has, rightfully so, been the center of most things in Atlantic Beach for the past few months. It has even come to dominate small talk here on the coast. Conversations that would normally start with “what are you up to?” or “how is your family?” now start with “how did you fare during the storm?” This is understandable and there are still many people dealing with the effects of the storm. Like a lot of people, I am still wrestling with insurance companies and trying to find contractors to repair storm damage to my home and businesses. Storm repair and recovery will continue for months in Atlantic Beach, but it will get done. In 2018, the only thing that had a bigger impact than the winds and rains of Hurricane Florence was the resilience and compassion of our citizens. The people of Atlantic Beach offered help before they asked for it. You showed more concern for others than you did for yourselves. You ensured that this storm will soon be a bad memory instead of a lingering legacy. Because of the strength of our citizens, because of the strength of our town, I am comfortable suggesting that it is time to move forward even though our recovery is still in the works. We will look to the future as we always have – with an eye on our

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ou can always expect to see a ripple in the pond of public opinion when the NC Department of Commerce releases its annual economic development tier ratings. The announcement came Nov. 30, 2018, and it didn’t disappoint. Lo, 28 of the state’s 100 counties were shuffled and restacked, moving either up or down the prosperity ladder. It was a big news here in Carteret County. For the first time in what seems like umpteen years, Carteret County dropped out of Tier 3 (the least distressed) and was assigned a Tier 2 ranking (middle stress). County Manager Tommy Burns and Don Kirkman, the county’s economic development officer, both expressed optimism that the Tier 2 designation will benefit the county in the long run. They were interviewed by the local newspaper. According to Burns, “there are certain state programs that allocate additional grant monies” to counties in Tiers 1 and 2, and it “could open up some funding streams for our county.” Analyzing the statewide data, Richard Craver of the WinstonSalem Journal explained the state tier rankings “are based primarily on an assessment of each county’s unemployment rate, median household income, population growth and assessed property valuation per capita.” “In 2018, the Republican-controlled legislature eliminated considering any additional ‘adjustment factors’ for tier rankings.” Previously, “the adjusted property valuation per capita on vacation properties was a major reason why some coastal and mountain counties had a higher ranking than their neighbors,” Craver explained. Moving down from Tier 3 to 2 are Carteret and Granville. They are being replaced in Tier 3 by Currituck and Davie, both moving up from Tier 2. Moving down from Tier 2 to 1 are Beaufort, Cleveland, Cumberland, Duplin, Hoke, Nash, Rockingham, Rutherford, Sampson, Surry, Wayne and Wilson. Moving up to Tier 2 from 1 are Alleghany, Ashe, Camden, Cherokee, Clay, Jackson, Macon, McDowell, Montgomery, Person, Yadkin and Yancey. State law requires that the bottom 40 counties be designated as Tier 1 (most distressed), the next 40 counties be designated as Tier 2, and the top 20 counties to be designated as Tier 3 (least distressed/most prosperous). An editorial in The Wilson Times commented: “Thumbs up to the prospect of more state economic development dollars flowing” into Wilson … in 2019. “It’s bittersweet to receive the ‘most distressed’ designation, but we’re looking on the bright side. If Wilson’s able to leverage that status to lure job-creating industries here sooner rather than later, our time in that tier need not be long.” As Craver pointed out, during prior years, the “adjustment factors” penalized tourism and resort destinations. It’s good that the legislature has directed the Department of Commerce to level the playing field. Dr. Michael Walden, a distinguished professor of economics at NC State University, told Craver the tier designations are important, “but they are trumped by such basic factors as education and training of the workforce, the transportation network, land and construction costs and the location of supportive cluster firms.” Therefore, Dr. Walden maintains that “already-growing metro areas are going to continue to attract the bulk of investment. Companies 46

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are going to the big metros because that’s where the talent is, particularly college-educated, and that’s where the growth is.”

Counties on the Bottom Have Hard Row to Hoe Digging deeper into the newly released data surrounding the 2019 economic development tier rankings published by the NC Department of Commerce, one discovers that the bottom counties are facing the laborious task of “sink or swim.” Of the 10 “most distressed” counties in North Carolina, most lie east of Interstate 95. In the northeast section of the state, the economies of Bertie, Edgecombe, Halifax, Hertford and Washington counties are conjoined in relative rural poverty. Halifax County straddles I-95, but all other counties in this grouping lie to the east. In the barren southeast section of the state, the counties of Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland are also conjoined. Here, I-95 bisects Robeson County, which borders the South Carolina line. Scotland County is just west of I-95 and abuts Robeson. One could easily argue that culturally, Scotland County is more aligned with eastern North Carolina than it is with the Piedmont. The only “bottom 10” county “off by itself” is Vance County in the northern Piedmont section, bordering Virginia at Kerr Lake. (Vance is the only one of the 10 bottom counties that did not lose population in 2018, reporting a miniscule growth rate of 0.31%.) Consider the woeful plight of Edgecombe County. It ranks rock bottom on the commerce department’s economic prosperity meter. Imagine how difficult it must be to overcome the “scarlet number” of 100th out of 100? Edgecombe is also the “biggest loser” in terms of people “getting out of Dodge.” Edgecombe experienced a decrease in population of 3.47% in 2018. No other county in the state had a greater decline. For those who stayed, jobs have been sparse. Edgecombe’s 2018 unemployment rate of 7.18% is the third worst in the state. All this combines to form a pretty bleak economic picture in Edgecombe County, at least on paper. Most of the City of Rocky Mount lies in Nash County, but some of it is in Edgecombe … and that’s a big part of the problem – more than enough government and taxes to go around. At least, that’s the inference made by Lucas Kelley, a graduate student majoring in history at UNC-Chapel Hill. Lucas has been participating in the Rocky Mount Mills Project, which is giving the local economy a true booster shot in the arm. Edgecombe came first, formed in 1741. It was named for Richard Edgcumbe, who served 41 years in the British Parliament and was Lord of the British Treasury. (How’s that for a bit of ironic trivia?) Nash County was formed in 1777 from Edgecombe County. It was named for American Revolutionary War Brigadier General Francis Nash. Rocky Mount was a settlement that sprung up on the Tar River near where Joe Battle and family built Rocky Mount Mills, a textile company, in 1818. The cotton mill was on a site just above the “great falls” of the Tar River, which flows southeast into the Pamlico River and the Pamlico Sound. Historians confirmed there once was a “rocky mound” at the base of the falls. The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad was built about two miles east of the mill connecting Weldon in Halifax County to Wilmington on the coast. The North Carolina historic marker says it was the “longest railroad in the world when completed in 1840 – 161.5 miles.”

The Tar River was considered to be the boundary between the counties of Edgecombe and Nash … until 1871. That’s when Kelley said the state legislature voted to move the dividing line to run down the center of the train tracks. “The change in the Nash-Edgecombe county line disrupted political boundaries that had existed for nearly a century,” Kelley commented. “The new county line was controversial when state legislators approved it in 1871, and it remains so (for some folks) to this day,” he added. He said public education is a bit of a hot potato. The Rocky Mount City Schools merged with the Nash County Schools in 1992 to form Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System. Edgecombe County Public Schools was formed in 1993 from the merger of Edgecombe County Schools and Tarboro City Schools systems. There’s still a lot of consternation about what administrative configuration would be most beneficial to students and taxpayers. Down but not out. Edgecombe community leaders have refused to throw in the towel. They are looking for 2019 to be better, due primarily to a huge railroad project. To connect the dots, the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad became part of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad (ACL). Much of the original ACL network has been part of CSX Transportation since 1986. CSX is investing heavily in its Carolina Connector (known as CCX), “a new intermodal transportation facility, on the Edgecombe County side of Rocky Mount.” The Rocky Mount Telegram reported the $160 million project will be operational in 2020 and is expected to create about 300 jobs at the new terminal. The NC Department of Transportation is paying the site development and roadway construction costs associated with the project, according to the Telegram. Citing Edgecombe County’s slogan – “Located on the Edge of Yesterday and Tomorrow” – Business North Carolina magazine, in its August 2018 issue, predicted a new dawn for Edgecombe.

Is NC Tiers System Due for an Overhaul? In the kindest of terms, North Carolina Rep. Jason Saine (R-Lincolnton), believes the economic development tiers structure used by the NC Department of Commerce is “lopsided and archaic” – definitely in need of a tune-up in 2019. Rep. Saine could be the champion for some legislative reform affecting “how the state does economic development,” according to recent accounts printed in the Lincoln Times-News, which is published in Lincolnton and distributed three times a week. Additionally, he can gain some instant credibility and hitch his wagon to a report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, an independent nonprofit organization, based in Philadelphia, Pa. North Carolina’s economic development tier system represents an attempt to divide the 100 counties “into tiers to try to direct benefits – from incentives and other programs – to the most distressed areas of the state,” according to a Pew analysis. “A 2015 legislative staff study, however, found that North Carolina’s tier system was flawed and recommended eliminating it.” Donna King of the North State Journal, a weekly newspaper based in Raleigh with statewide distribution, suggests that Rep. Saine may have a legitimate beef. He contends that Lincoln County’s ranking as Tier 3 (one of the most prosperous 20 counties in North Carolina) is unfair. Lincoln County gets wedged eastward into the CharlotteMecklenburg County metropolitan area, a high Tier 3. But geographically, Lincoln County is sandwiched north and south by Catawba and Gaston, which are both Tier 2 counties. On the western border is Cleveland County in Tier 1. Rep. Saine contends site selection specialists are no dummies. They understand the tier rankings. King quoted Saine as saying: “When they are looking around for a home, the executives will move to my county (Lincoln) because

they love what we are doing, North Carolina what the school board is Tier Rankings doing, what the county commissioners are doing; but Johnston Alamance 2 3 they’ll put their facilities in a Alexander 2 Jones 1 Alleghany 2 Lee 2 neighboring county, and it’s Anson 1 Lenoir 1 not really fair to us because Ashe 2 Lincoln 3 the tier system rewards the Avery 2 Macon 2 wrong things … and it was Beaufort 1 Madison 2 created to cover up bad Bertie 1 Martin 1 policy.” Bladen 1 McDowell 2 Brunswick 3 Mecklenburg 3 Rep. Saine said: “Right Buncombe 3 Mitchell 1 now (in Lincoln County), we’re Burke 2 Montgomery 2 at a disadvantage given the Cabarrus 3 Moore 3 current tier system, and I’m Caldwell 2 Nash 1 working with my colleagues Camden 2 New Hanover 3 in the House and Senate on Carteret 2 Northampton 1 Caswell 1 Onslow 2 revamping that system so Catawba 2 Orange 3 it puts us in a much better Chatham 3 Pamlico 2 place competitively as we Cherokee 2 Pasquotank 1 seek to recruit businesses Chowan 1 Pender 3 from all across the globe.” Clay 2 Perquimans 1 A key player in the Senate Cleveland 1 Person 2 Columbus 1 Pitt 2 in 2019 may be Sen. Harry Craven 2 Polk 2 Brown (R-Jacksonville). Cumberland 1 Randolph 2 He’s been quick to point Currituck 3 Richmond 1 out that most new jobs in Dare 2 Robeson 1 North Carolina are being Davidson 2 Rockingham 1 created in just three counties Davie 3 Rowan 2 Duplin 1 Rutherford 1 – Mecklenburg, Wake and Durham 3 Sampson 1 Durham. All are Tier 3. Edgecombe 1 Scotland 1 The report referenced by Forsyth 2 Stanly 2 the Pew trusts was prepared Franklin 2 Stokes 2 by the General Assembly Gaston 2 Surry 1 Program Evaluation Division Gates 1 Swain 1 Graham 1 Transylvania 2 for the Joint Legislative Granville 2 1 Tyrrell Program Evaluation Oversight Greene 1 Union 3 Committee. It bears the Guilford 2 Vance 1 title “North Carolina Should Halifax 1 Wake 3 Discontinue the Economic Harnett 2 Warren 1 Development Tiers System Haywood 3 Washington 1 Henderson 3 Watauga 3 and Reexamine Strategies Hertford 1 Wayne 1 to Assist Communities with Hoke 1 Wilkes 2 Chronic Economic Distress.” Hyde 1 Wilson 1 Dr. Jonathan Q. Morgan, Iredell 3 Yadkin 2 an associate professor at the Jackson 2 Yancey 2 UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government, explained that the state’s tiers system came into being with passage of the William S. Lee Act in 1996. “The original intent was to use the tiers to identify the most economically distressed counties that would benefit from higher tax credits being made available to the businesses who locate in those jurisdictions,” Dr. Morgan said. The problem is the tiers system “has never fully lived up to expectations.” He supports finding a better way. Dr. Morgan noted that 15 state programs have been using the tier system to distribute state resources. Six are economic development-related programs, but nine are non-economic development programs. The legislative report recommends that state lawmakers act swiftly to first eliminate the use of the tiers system for all noneconomic development programs, then phase in a plan to totally terminate use of the tiers system for all economic development programs. Simultaneously, the General Assembly should establish a commission to re-examine North Carolina’s strategy for identifying and assisting chronically distressed communities. Sounds like a sound plan of attack. ISLAND REVIEW • February 2019

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MoonPie Rises over Chattanooga For the maker of MoonPies, the highlight of the product’s100year anniversary celebration was the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017. David Flessner of the Chattanooga (Tenn.) Daily Free Press got the scoop. He wrote: “Tory Johnson, marketing director for the Chattanooga Bakery Company, quipped that it was nice of Mother Nature to help out in the celebration of the 100th birthday of the MoonPie.” “We’re grateful the moon cooperated with our centennial marketing plans,” Johnson said. “Retail shelves were near empty, and we had to hit pause on our website because we were so buried in online orders.” As it turned out, MoonPies were ultra-popular items at eclipse parties all across the United States, symbolic of the moon blocking out the sun for a few minutes. And the crescent profile of that little man in the moon who is semi-smiling and relaxing on each MoonPie package is still looking a little smug, as the company continues to bask in the glow of the sun’s corona. The second century of MoonPies is off to a good start, company officials say. The Chattanooga Bakery first opened in 1902, under the leadership of Sam Campbell and his wife, Harriett. (The family business is now in its fifth generation, with Sam Campbell IV at the helm.) Anne Braley of Chattanooga magazine said the bakery originally offered up to 200 different baked goods products. The door of opportunity swung wide open in 1917, however, to “fill a specific need as identified by a group of Kentucky coal miners.” They told Earl Mitchell Sr., a traveling salesman with the bakery, that they needed a man-snack that packed the punch of lunch, and it should be round and “as big as the moon.” Back in Chattanooga, Mitchell immediately relayed his “out of this world” story with the Campbell family. Braley wrote: “Before the moon rose over Chattanooga, a serendipitous happening resulted in a graham cracker cookie filled with marshmallow, covered with chocolate and as big and round as the moon.” Thus, the MoonPie was born in 1917 – measuring a full 4 inches in diameter. The MoonPie was an instant hit, causing the Chattanooga Bakery Company to cease production of its other items in order to go full-tilt with MoonPies. Braley said MoonPie production now tops 1 million individual snacks per day. Abbey White of Food & Wine magazine, said: “In its early days, a MoonPie cost only a nickel. Being both inexpensive and filling, the MoonPie was a hot commodity for the country’s working class, as well as field hands and other rural Americans. MoonPies were especially popular in the South.” Beginning in 1934, it was common to wash down your MoonPie with a 12-ounce bottle of Royal Crown. The RC product sold for nickel, the same price as a 6-ounce Coca-Cola. RC Colas and MoonPies were destined to be teamed as the best and biggest 10-cent “working man’s snack” that money could buy. Lyndsay Burginer of Wideopeneats.com said that the coupling of MoonPie and Royal Crown Cola to become “cultural icons for the working class” just happened. Neither of the two brands did any plotting or planning to collaborate. Rather, it was “the work of the Southern culture.” She said: “It’s clear that you simply cannot have one without the other. It was a lot of snack for a little money. America said: ‘Give me an RC Cola and a MoonPie.’” In 1951, “Big Bill” Lister, a country music artist who toured with Hank Williams Sr., recorded “RC Cola and MoonPie.” That immortalized this 50

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dynamic duo for eternity. “MoonPie has woven its way through American culture,” Johnson said. “It’s a great all-American food. It’s also got a funny name that you can’t forget once you hear it.” In the 1960s, the bakery rolled out its “Double Decker.” Then came the “Mini MoonPie,” in response to mothers’ complaints that the Original and Double Decker MoonPies were spoiling their children’s dinners. Different flavors were introduced, including chocolate, caramel, strawberry, vanilla and banana; and even MoonPie ice cream sandwiches. “We are grateful for what our product means to people of all ages,” says Sam Campbell IV. “When you say MoonPie, you first get a smile, then a memory.” Carrie Crowe, a Chattanooga native, says: “MoonPies taste like a s’more, but not hot. And more mushy. It’s the gushy delightfulness of the South.”

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“Big Bill” Lister was born as Weldon E. Lister in Karnes County, Texas, which is located about 55 miles southeast of San Antonio. He was nicknamed “Radio’s Tallest Singing Cowboy,” standing over 6-foot-7 without his cowboy boots and hat. Lister was a regular performer on the Grand Ole Opry and worked with Little Jimmy Dickens, String Bean, Minnie Pearl, Del Wood, The Carter Family and others. He is probably best known for his recording of the Hank Williams Sr. song, “There’s a Tear in My Beer.” Here’s one section from Lister’s “RC Cola and MoonPie” recording: Got a brand new pair of overalls; brogans greased and shined; I’ll tell you boys I did it all for that gal of mine. We’ll dance all night, and broad day light will find us goin’ still With an RC Cola and a MoonPie playin’ “Maple on the Hill.” It’s helpful to know that a brogan is a heavy, ankle-high shoe or boot, and “Maple on the Hill” is a version of the song, “We Sat Beneath The Maple on The Hill,” composed in 1880 by 18-year-old Gussie Lord Davis, an African-American songwriter from Dayton, Ohio. Davis had an immediate impact on popular music that was felt on Tin Pan Alley in the Manhattan district of New York City, where music publishers and songwriters congregated in the late 1800s and early 1900s. “We Sat Beneath The Maple on The Hill” was first recorded by Vernon Dalhart in 1926. He was a pioneer in country music and its first artist to top 1 million in record sales. He did it with the doublesided hit in 1924, featuring “The Prisoner’s Song” and “The Wreck of the Old 97.” Dalhart was born in Jefferson, Texas, which is located in the northeastern section of the state, bordering Louisiana. His given name was Marion Try Slaughter, but he took his “stage name” from two towns, Vernon and Dalhart in Texas, between which he punched cattle as a teenager in the 1890s. In the 1920s and 1930s, he sang on more than 5,000 singles (78s) for many labels, employing more than 100 pseudonyms.

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club news PKS Women’s Club February 21, 1984. Why is that a momentous date in Pine Knoll Shores history? Most of us reading this didn’t live in PKS then, but important things were happening. The most memorable was the launching of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club. Thirty-five years later the club continues to be an important part of life in Pine Knoll Shores. As former Mayor Joan Lamson recalled in 2014, at the 30th anniversary celebration of the club’s founding, a popular song in 1984 was Cindi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” Joan went on to point out that the “girls” of PKS wanted more than just “to have fun” but also to make a difference in their community. The club’s mission as adopted by those founding members “to provide for intellectual advancement of its members and to promote higher social and civic conditions in the community” remains the foundation of today’s Women’s Club. And the “girls” still find time to have some fun! This February when the dreary weather is upon us, when you’ve already abandoned most of your New Year’s resolutions and when you are looking for something different to do consider what the Women’s Club has to offer. Membership in the club is open to female residents of Pine

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Knoll Shores but guests, both male and female, are always welcome to attend meetings. Several special interest groups provide club members with opportunities to socialize with friends and neighbors. Cook’s Night Out, chaired by Pegge Knecht, focuses on group dinners at local restaurants. Wine and Tapas, chaired by Susan Johnson, meets periodically at members’ homes for light refreshments and good conversation. Information about how to participate in these activities is provided at monthly club meetings. During 2019 the club continues its wellness lectures. On Feb. 22, Martha Massaad, a Wellness Planner and Go Green Specialist, will present “Essential Oils and Your Health.” All are welcome to attend this informative lecture. Meetings are held at the Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall beginning at 9:30am with refreshments, followed by the speaker and then a short business meeting. Hope to see you there. Be a part of the club’s 35-year tradition. by Michelle Powers

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‘Tippecanoe and Tyler Too’ Struck a Chord with Voters With Presidents Day approaching, the pursuit of presidential trivia is infectious. What is the favorite campaign slogan of all time? Most politicos agree that it was the 1840 rallying cry of “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too.” “Tippecanoe” referred to Whig party candidate William Henry Harrison, a great military leader in his day. His running mate was John Tyler. Curiously, both men were natives of Charles City County, Va., and practically neighbors. The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought on Nov. 7, 1811, in the Indiana Territory near the confluence of the Tippecanoe and Wabash rivers. American colonists commanded by Harrison were attacked by Native American warriors led by the Shawnee Chief Tecumseh. Harrison’s troops prevailed, scoring a decisive victory. Harrison went on to serve as governor of the Indiana Territory. In 1840, the Whigs believed that incumbent president Martin Van Buren, a New York Democrat, was vulnerable, as the economy had suffered through the financial Panic of 1837. The Whigs were united behind Harrison, and the nomination for vice president was first offered to Daniel Webster of New Hampshire. Webster refused and quipped: “I do not propose to be buried (as vice president) until I am really dead and in my coffin.” (Tyler was reported to be “more than honored” to be Harrison’s running mate.) Meanwhile, Van Buren’s vice president, Richard Mentor Johnson of Kentucky, was dropped from the Democrat ticket. Johnson was widely criticized for taking a nine-month leave of absence, during which he returned home to Kentucky to open a tavern and spa on his farm. His unconventional “affairs of the heart” seriously raised eyebrows as well. Hence, Johnson was viewed as a political liability, so Van Buren ran in 1840 without a vice presidential companion. It was a raucous campaign, the National Constitution Center (NCC) in Philadelphia reported. The Democrats focused on attacking Harrison’s character. One editorialist quipped: “Give Harrison a barrel of hard cider and settle a pension of two thousand a year on him, and take my word for it, he will sit the remainder of his days in his log cabin.” Indeed, at the Whig party’s rallies, vast quantities of whiskey and hard cider were consumed, the NCC confirmed. But none by the candidate. Sources said Harrison himself was a teetotaler. Harrison “performed superbly” on the campaign trail, taking part in the new practice of making “stump speeches” to large audiences. The Whigs portrayed Van Burn as an aristocratic champagne-sipper. Harrison won the election, becoming the ninth U.S. president.

At 68, he was the oldest when he took the oath of office on March 4, 1841. The weather at Harrison’s inauguration was overcast with cold wind and a noon temperature estimated to be in the upper 40s. Harrison stubbornly chose to not wear an overcoat, hat or gloves for the ceremony and then proceeded to deliver the longest inaugural address ever, clocked at one-hour and 45 minutes, containing 8,445 words. Within weeks (on March 26), Harrison had developed a cold, which was attributed directly to his exposure to the bad weather at his inauguration. Despite doctors’ attempts to treat him, Harrison died on April 4, 1841, just one month into his term as president. He was the first president to die in office. His presidency remains the shortest in American history. In 2014, writing for The New York Times, Jane McHugh of San Antonio and Dr. Philip A. Mackowiak of the University of Maryland School of Medicine challenged the long-accepted diagnosis of Harrison’s physician, Dr. Thomas Miller. The cause of death was listed as “pneumonia of the lower lobe of the right lung, complicated by congestion of the liver.” “But a new look at the evidence, through the lens of modern epidemiology, makes it far more likely that the real killer lurked … in a fetid marsh not far from the White House,” wrote McHugh and Mackowiak. They reported that in the 1840s, the nation’s capital had no sewer system. “Sewage simply flowed onto public grounds a short distance from the White House, where it stagnated and formed a marsh; the White House water supply was just seven blocks downstream of a depository for ‘night soil,’ hauled there each day at government expense.” “That field of human excrement would have been a breeding ground for deadly bacteria that would have devastating effects on the gastrointestinal system. Harrison had a history of dyspepsia, or indigestion, which potentially heightened his risk of infection by gastrointestinal pathogens that might have found their way into the White House water supply.” McHugh and Mackowiak conclude that Harrison most likely died of enteric fever, another name for typhoid fever. Vice President John Tyler was elevated to become the 10th U.S. president. He wound up as the “president without a party,” disavowed by the Whigs in 1843 for supporting a political agenda that seemed to favor ideals and principles espoused by the Democrats. Critics referred to Tyler as “His Accidency.” Ouch. Mike Wagoner ISLAND REVIEW • February 2019

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How Mattresses Affect Sleep Quality People make many renovations around their homes to improve their quality of life. When attention turns to the bedroom, there are some changes that can greatly affect quality of sleep. The temperature of the bedroom, its configuration and lighting can impact a person’s ability to get a good night’s sleep. However, the item that may bear the most influence is the mattress. The Better Sleep Council says whether one wakes up feeling rested and healthy depends largely on the age of a mattress and its condition. A good mattress should alleviate pressure on joints while providing bodily support. It should not be a contributor to aches and pains. Mattresses that are seven years or older may need to be replaced. A century or two ago, mattresses were constructed of whatever people had on hand – from feathers to pine needles to straw. That’s all changed today. And anyone who has watched primetime television commercials recently will tell you that the options are nearly endless. Today’s mattresses come in all shapes, sizes and colors, and come from both traditional stores or through the mail. But even though there are many options, it’s key for people to discover which material is right for them.

Innerspring Innerspring (also called coil) mattresses have been around for some time. These metal springs provide internal support. The number of coils, types of coils and distribution pattern throughout the mattress impacts how well the bed will conform to the body. These mattresses may be best for back or stomach sleepers due to their level of support. Keep in mind that innerspring mattresses may have limited durability and may start to sag after just a few years.

Memory Foam Memory foam mattresses are relatively recent additions to the market. According to the mattress shopping resource The Sleep Judge, memory foam mattresses may eventually replace innerspring mattresses. Famous for its ability to contour to the shape of the user’s body, memory foam envelops a person and absorbs energy. This means there’s less motion transfer. That’s a big plus when sleeping with a partner who moves around in bed. Memory foam provides a high level of pressure point relief and promotes proper spine alignment. Shoppers may find memory foam wrapped around individual springs, creating something of a hybrid.

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ear Sweet Beach Cottage Homeowner, It’s Valentine’s Day, the month of love on the Crystal Coast, and I just wanted to send you this Valentine’s Day card and say how much I have missed you. It’s cold and lonely at the beach this time of year and I miss the sound of your laughter and the sunrises and sunsets we used to love to share from my deck. Remember when early in our relationship you promised to come see me every weekend? I know you are busy with your career and perhaps with your wonderful children and grandchildren but I still miss the smile on your face when you put the key in my door, step inside, light the fireplace and exclaim, “I sure have missed this place! Look at that gorgeous ocean view!” Not so long ago, it might have been last fall right after that terrible hurricane named Florence blew through, I thought I heard you tell our neighbor that the happiest day in your life was when you bought me! Yes, yes – that was a happy day for me, too! But, then you broke my heart when you said the happiest day was going to be when you SELL me! Please say it isn’t true … or maybe you were just talking about my first cousin, that boat you keep over in Beaufort. Please don’t break up with me just because right now I’m not as beautiful as I used to be. I may be a little more mature and weather worn right now but with just a little TLC from you, a new shade of color on the walls, perhaps a few new accessories to highlight my best features, my fondest hope is that you might just fall in love with me, all over again. For this relationship to work, you need to keep that promise

to come visit me more and help keep our affection for one another alive. Out of sight, out of mind seems to be the story of our romance this winter and I know we are both better than this and willing to give our courtship another try. I want to see the twinkle in your eye again, just like it was when you first fell in love with me. You know I never mind entertaining all your family, your friends and your vacation rental guests all through the spring, summer and fall. But the winter months used to be our special time when we had those cozy sunny days of winter – you with a good book and a mug of hot coffee in your hand, me hugging you snugly against the winter northeast winds. Remember how you love to bask in your favorite chair with sunshine streaming through my tall windows while watching a million sparkles of light on the wintry ocean waves? So, it’s a date then? You’ll plan something special for us for Valentine’s Day weekend? Hope to see you then! It will be just like old times, I promise. Love, Your Beloved Beach House on the Crystal Coast Readers, hope you enjoyed my whimsical “Valentine from your beach home.” In property management we can easily tell which homes truly are beloved and which homes are no longer loved and cherished by their homeowners. Happy Valentine’s Day from the beach! Julia Batten Wax Broker/Owner, Emerald Isle Realty

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ATLANTIC

William Morris to Stacy Wilson, 160 Fulcher Drive, $72,500.

ATLANTIC BEACH

Mimosa Drive, $115,000. Courtyard East Owners Association, Inc. to David Ford, 1704 Courtyard East, $128,000.

Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during December 2018*

CAPE CARTERET

James and Joann Teachey to Ronald and Sara Springfield, 406 Ardan Oaks Circle, $50,000.

Linda Forsberg to Lee and Sherrie Mercer, 111 Caribbean Way, $89,000.

Dennis and Barbara Dyer to Rite Touch Investments, LLC, 200 Gillikin Road, $160,000.

Terrance and Mary Prince to Habib Zaiden, 210 Anita Forte Drive, $170,000.

Gary and Jodi Ann Turner to Jason and Courtney French, 114 Swindell Lane, $145,000.

Sytake Properties, LLC to Bradley VonCannon and Melissa Wilhem, 331 Anson Road, $162,000.

Kathryn Eynon to James Bair and Lisa Miller, 212 Manatee St., $220,000.

Sheryl and William Langley, Jr. to Thomas Frank, 1401 W. Fort Macon Road #221, $150,000. Eleanor Depew to Daniel and Pamela Ray, 301 E. Commerce Way #251, $170,000. Ann and Donald Prost, II to Jason and AmyHendren and Heather and Brandon Sherron, 2511 W. Fort Macon Road #211B, $204,000. Bobby and Jean Gray to William and Lynn Greene, 205 Greenville Ave., $229,000. William and Barbara Rose to Peggy Sue and Walter Burke, III, 201 S. Durham Ave., $280,000. FMB at the Grove, LLC to Beachfront 101, LLC, 101 Atlantic Blvd, $300,000. Royston and Angela Blandford and Anastasios and Georgia Vogiatzis to Aaron and Stephanie Rockwell, 1904 E. Fort Macon Road #374, $312,500.

Paul and Kathryn Caruso to Daniel and Sandra Luecht, 239 Pamlico Parkway, $165,000. Suzanne and Paul Coppola to John & Joseph, LLC, 111 Moore St., $175,000. Jerry Lawrence General Contractor, Inc. and Rita and Robert Rogers to Melina and Willie Rose, Jr., 190 Jerrys Road, $179,000. Lauren Goodell to Carrie and Michael Ulery, 120 Cartuca Trail, $200,000. Streamline Developers, LLC to Robertino Mera-Giler and Patricia Velasquez De Mera, 109 Finch Loop, $237,000. Streamline Developers to Brett and Kellie Loomis, 104 Harper St., $239,000. Phillip and Anne Wilson to Entre Centre, LLC, 213 Winding Woods Way, $320,000.

Conrad Cannon, Jr. to Rebecca Roberts, 414 N. Kinston Ave, $385,000.

Penni Berryman Living Trust to Kendall Ward, 307 Joan Court, $370,000.

Randall and Paulette Clark to Getting Ready Wilson, LLC, 308 E. Boardwalk Blvd. and lot, $725,000.

W. Harold and Vonda Pollitt to Clarence and Regina Rose, 112 Wild Magnolia Drive, $385,000.

BEAUFORT

Beaufort Properties Associates, LLC to Streamline Developers, LLC, 117 Sea Grove Lane, $66,500. Carson and Sandra Dawson to Larry and Gail Medlin, 126 Chadwicks Creek Lane, $75,000. Stacy Smith and Tracy Taylor to Timothy Lewis, 133 Intracoastal Drive, $95,000. Charles and Mindy Lynn to Frank and Elizabeth Milchuck, 140 60

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Beau Coast Homes, LLC to Thomas Dougherty, III and Melissa Hinton, 138 S. Shearwater Lane, $483,000. Mary McLeod to Laura and Thaddeus Busby, Jr., 310 Orange St., $490,000. Danny and Hilda Wilson to Walter Sliva, Jr. and Laura Benson, 306 Orange St., $535,000. Harry Taylor, Jr. to Carteret Farm, LLC, 263 Laurel Road, $750,000.

Michele and William Gartman, III to Sheree and Paul Higgins, 107 Quail Neck Court, $226,000. Jonathan and Jennifer Landers and Steven and Kelley Siclari to John and Stella Perrin, 307 Bahia Lane, $230,000. Mt. Pleasant Construction Co., Inc. to John and Mary Newsome, 205 Bonita St., $299,500.

CEDAR POINT

William Holz to Rodney and Sandra Barnes, 108 Sea Horse Drive, $57,000. James Wooten and Jane Wooten to Trace and James Wooten, Jr., 650 Cedar Point Blvd. #D25, $161,500.

7408 Coral Court, $150,000. Another, LLC to Brister Ventures, LLC, 102 Islander Drive #118, $185,000. Julie and David Dees to Roy Parker, 417 Emerald Circle, $200,000. Pamela and Jack Cherry, III to Sea Oats Emerald Isle, LLC, 8720 Ocean Dune Drive, $210,000. Monica and Stephen Laurel, Craig and Kristen Morgan, Vickie and Joseph Morgan, Jr., Michelle and Stephen Laurel, Jr., Veronica Laurel, Fred and Sandra McDowell and Lisa and David Genco to Ellen and Thomas Crawley, 5002 Bogue Sound Drive, $211,000. Betty and Henry Wilson, Jr. to Perch Place, LLC, 101 Melanie St., $215,000 Michael and Kristin Marks to Thomas and Jean Steusloff, 8801 Reed Drive #102, $222,000. Billy and Edna Raper to Jay and Melissa Fortenbery, 132 S. Doe Drive, $232,000.

Andrew Brock and Hyojin Jung to Patricia Hanson, 107 Abaco Drive East, $280,000.

Bruce Hedreen to Giovanni and Rachel Lantieri, 8709 E. Plantation Drive, $239,000.

Cynthia and Tommie Thomas, Jr. to Charlotte Grote, 300 Marsh Island Drive, $315,000.

Theresa and James Fulghum, Jr. to Karen and Ronald Albritton, 5422 W. Ocean Drive, $275,000.

First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. to John and Alice Nash, 206 Shoreline Drive, $335,000.

Frances and Eddie Roland to Mass Commercial Properties, LLC, 106 W. Landing Drive, $350,000.

John and Alice Nash to Jeffrey and Allison Snyder, 408 Marsh Island Drive, $340,000. Samuel Faulkner, Jr. to JO&T, LLC, 108 Intracoastal Court, $350,000. William and Henrietta Bickett to Triple J. Hideaway, LLC, 105 Intracoastal Court, $350,000. William Prenatt and Natail Amaradasa to Michael and Allison Podczerwinsky, 106 Casey Court, $395,000.

EMERALD ISLE

Selina and Francis Brooks, III, Jeffrey and Cynthia Brooks and Phyllis Venters to Elizabeth Duffy,

Richard Titus to Jack Sibrizzi and Graciela Ortiz, 400 Tern Terrace, $353,000. Mary Ann Huber to Carl and Joy Hopper, 240 W. Shorewood Drive, $375,000. Alan and Maureen Slay to Gregory and Melissa Snyder, 100 Summer Breeze Court, $460,000. Michael and Kira Gilbert to Kent Hertsenberg and Rena Popp, 10217 Corree Cove, $515,000. Ronald and Shelia Hopkins to Bleau and Associates, Inc., 2618 (Continued on page 62)

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Emerald Drive, $580,000. Frank and Christine Erwin to Donna Anderson, 7004 Sound Drive, $850,000. Rabbit Enterprises, LLC to Privateer Property Holdings, LLC, 5407 Ocean Drive, $1,475,000.

GLOUCESTER

Norman and Sandra Yeomans to Tammy and Franklin Walters, II, 428 Sand Dollar Drive, $89,000.

HARKERS ISLAND

Marie Connell, 303 Barbour Road #1303, $126,000. Glenn Thurman and Denise McGarva to Igor Shiper, 102 Lockwood Drive, $185,000. Lisa Garner to Crystal Wasley, 3616 Meadow Drive, $186,000. James and Stephanie Drennan to Carrie and Daniel Barrow, Jr., 3610 Justin Court, $205,000. Doris Allen to Michele Friend, 518 Village Green Drive #A, $205,000.

Rena Lawrence to Thomas and Susan Shinn, 808 Island Drive, $30,000.

Lori Reese and Dorothy Black to Daniel and Pamela Clark, 3629 E. Hendrick Drive, $209,000.

Jeremiah 333 Ministries of North Carolina and the Ezra Foundation to Donnie Parker, 596 Harkers Island Road, $50,000.

Glenn and Carolyn Land to Devin Guthrie and Rebecca Robinson, 3510 Meadow Drive, $213,000.

Amanda Warrington to Patrice and James Strickland, Jr. and James Strickland, III, 1240 Harkers Island Road, $128,000.

Frederick and Wilma Marshall to Hilbert Selby, III, 110 Sleepy Court, $218,000.

Cliff Loftin to Tollan and Catherine Wade, 110 S. Ferry Dock Road, $218,500. Donald and Rachel Mohorn to Lenwood and Robin Ireland, 206 Branch, $510,000.

INDIAN BEACH

Jerry and Nancy Bienes to Don and Lana Hathaway, 1550 Salter Path Road #405, $377,500. Lucy Ingram, Jane and Thomas Shank, II, Anne and Zachariah Howerton, III, Henry Ingram, III and Elizabeth and John Gualdoni to Oak Mountain Properties, LLC, 1819 Salter Path Road, $722,000.

MOREHEAD CITY

Lule and Elaine Wind to Clay Wind, 711 Bay St., $25,000. Clyde Murdoch to Ellen and Bruce Brotzman, 910 N. 20th St., $53,000. Beaufort Flats, LLC to Mark Keppler, 140 Wildwood Road, $55,000. Prakaschandra and Nayanaben Naik to 15th Street Lot, LLC, 106 N. 15th St., $77,500. Jennifer Garner to John and 62

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Jane Holcomb, Ellen and Kenneth Prest, Jr. and Patrick and Soon Fishback to How Corp., LLC, 1309 Arendell St., $258,500. Joshua and Tiffani Easton to BFAMI, LLC, 4425 Arendell St. #202, $280,000. Michael and Robin Mayer to Russell and JoAnna Braswell, 501 Lord Granville Drive, $299,000. April and Charlie Marshall, Jr. to Gregory and Stacey Seago, 4425 Arendell St. #702, $310,000. Bret Luter and Brian Luter to David and Janice Rowe, 311 Arendell St. #501, $338,000. Rick and Vicki Ezell to Gwyn and Heather Carpenter, 1721 Olde Farm Road, $343,500. David Specher and Joyce Kim to James and Stephanie Drennan, 1723 Olde Farm Road, $359,500. Mary and Charles Utz, IV to Joan and Walter King, III, 111 Camp Morehead Drive, $515,000. Susan Simpson to Pelletier Creek, LLC, 4500 Termite Lane, $704,000.

Larry and Sharon Holler to Bryan and Holly Starling, 121 S. Spooner St., $1,200,000. Angela and Brian Harker to Frances and Lawrence Twisdale, Jr., 5009 Holly Lane, $1,330,000.

NEWPORT

Gregory and Terry Sable, Linda Sable and Robert Moore to Janet Groff, 580 Sea Gate Drive, $318,000. Leah and Jonathan Grissett to Clayton McQuiddy and Laura Bailey, 216 Morada Bay Drive, $336,500.

U.S. Bank National Association to Josepina Garcia, 118 Canton St., $43,000.

H.J. Morris Construction, Inc. to Steve and Merilee McLean, 101 Ellery St., $380,000.

Bogue Front, LLC to William and Teresa Brister, 133 Breakwater Drive, $50,000.

PELETIER

American Advisors Group to Betsy Winstead, 1136 Hibbs Road, $60,000. Salvation Army to Green Recycling Solutions, 926 Hibbs Road, $70,000. Rose and George Impoco to Logan Robles, 101-A Ole Field Circle, $120,000. The Smoss Corporation to Kimberlee Nolan and Daryl Godette, Jr., 213 Foxhall Road, $121,000. Ronald and Cynthia Nause to Joshua Walker, 101 Ole Field Circle #E, $125,000.

Lisa and Glenn Ellis, Sandra and Kenneth Hunt, Rene and Scott Baum and Brandon Thigpen to Justin Locklear and Polly Watts, 210 Five Aprils Drive, $230,000.

PINE KNOLL SHORES Anne Blackwell to Hillary Gutshall, 104 Holly Road, $225,000.

Jerry and Faye Price to Howard and Kelly Hodges and Jeffrey and Catherine Bond, 570 Coral Drive #1, $465,000. Raymond Churchill to Thomas and Connie Waters, 102 Arborvitae Drive, $545,000.

SALTER PATH

Lisa and Anthony Andreola, III to Ann Whitley and Wanda Greene, 812 Garner Drive, $125,000.

John and Mabule Keese to Thomas Tripp, III and Thomas Tripp, IV, 112 Oak Hill Lane, $65,000.

Bogue Front, LLC to William Brister, 131 & 133 Breakwater Drive, $140,000.

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Cheryl and Donald Atkins to Allen and Heather Saunders, 141 Pender Lane, $170,000. Juanita Parker and Tommy Vinston, Jr. to Audriana Willis and Quentin Walker, 405 Hardy Road, $240,000. Thomas and Amy Blanton to Jason and Melissa Endress, 227 Morada Bay Drive, $287,000. Lacey and Donna McNeill to James and Kathryn O’Brien, 210 Morada Bay Drive, $295,000. Joy and Charles Meeks, James and Jeanette Meeks and John and Renee Meeks to Salt Creek Holidngs, LLC, 294 Henderson Drive, $300,000. Streamline Developers, LLC to Felicia and James Pressly, Jr., 604 North Breeze Court, $305,500. Mitchell and Betty Yarbrough to Daniel and Kimerly Pawlicki, 504 Blue Heron Drive, $317,500. Daniel Sable, Paula Sable,

C.R. Wheatly and Wheatly, Wheatly, Weeks, Lupton and Massie, P.A. to Carl Kirby, acreage, $61,000.

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WJH, LLC to David and Sarah Stewart, 111 Swingbridge Drive, $191,000.

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Patricia Hicks to Tanner Hicks and Kacie Loftis, 402 Ocean Spray Drive, $80,000. Angelo Consiglio to William and Janelle Campbell, 103 Stoneybrook Court, $105,000. Connie Hartley to Patrick and Tracey Faulkner, 950 Old Church Road, $128,000. *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.

Get Ready: Early Spring Landscaping Tips During the cold months of winter, many people stare longingly out of the window dreaming of spring and time spent outdoors. For those with green thumbs, images of tending to the garden and other aspects of their landscapes no doubt dominate such daydreams. Draw inspiration from those budding crocuses and daffodils pushing through the winter chill and employ these tips to prepare for the upcoming gardening season. One of the first steps is to apply a preemergent weed killer to get a head start knocking out weeds that can plague the lawn during the growing season. Killing weeds at the roots early on can mean far fewer hassles in spring and summer, and may prevent new generations of weeds from cropping up each year. While it may be tempting to take a prematurely warm day as a sign that spring is in full force and purchase a bunch of annuals, it’s better to know the last of the possible frost dates (check “The Farmer’s Almanac”); otherwise, you may waste time and money planting flowers or vegetables only to have them zapped by another frosty day. Amend the soil so that it is the right consistency – just crumbling when lifting it. Soil that is too muddy after spring thaw can harden, making it difficult for plants to flourish later on. Speak

with representatives at a local lawn and garden center about which types of amendments you can add to the soil in your particular area to enrich it. Lawn and garden experts at The Home Depot suggest filling in bare patches of lawn now by mixing a few shovelfuls of soil with grass seed. Then apply this patch to the bare areas, water, and continue to care for the area until the spot fills in. Spend a day in the garage or shed tending to the lawn mower and other gardening equipment. Clean all tools and ensure that everything works, repairing parts as needed. Give outdoor entertaining spaces a good scrubbing, clearing away dirt and grime that may have accumulated over the winter. Use a leaf blower to blow away any leftover leaves. Check if the front porch, railings or decking need painting and/ or staining. Tackle these projects when the weather is cooler so everything will be ready for those peak spring days. Think about any annuals you might want to plant in the landscape this year that will complement any existing shrubbery or perennials. Come up with a theme so that the entire yard is cohesive. Before homeowners know it, winter will be gone and it will once again be time to enjoy long days spent outdoors. Get a jump start on spring lawn prep as soon as you can.

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FEBRUARY ARIES (March 21-April 20)

LEO (July 23-August 23)

Change is on the horizon, but you don’t yet know where you fit into the equation, Aries. Enjoy the unexpected and don’t worry so much about the future. Spend some time daydreaming. Even though it may seem to counter productivity, you may actually find some inspiration to get things done. A sense of magic is in the air midmonth. Some may conspire to keep you in the dark about a situation. Don’t worry – it will have a pleasant culmination. You have high hopes about everything that crosses your path. This includes your love life. You might be eager to step things up a notch in that area.

If life seems a little more hectic these days, you may be taking on too many responsibilities. Lighten the load and focus on what matters most. You can’t contain your excitement or keep a secret early this month. Avoid seeking secrets because you might let the cat out of the bag and don’t want to disappoint. Leo, things will seem like a piece of cake as the month draws to a close, so much so that you may wonder if there’s a catch. There is no catch. Enjoy your good fortune. Finding success in things that you want to do can take a few rough drafts/ Do not be discouraged if a few attempts do not yield the desired outcomes.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21) Taurus, though you may think you can only choose one direction in life, you really can reverse course and go in another direction if you so desire. You may not take the same path or go in the same direction as the masses, but you find the finish line nevertheless. Keep on tracking your own trail. Once someone earns your love, that bond is not easily broken. You may find new ways to show your affection for a person close to you. Find comfort in the fact that your spouse or significant other and you share the same perspective about important topics. He or she also has integrity, which means a lot.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Gemini, normally you are conservative and weigh things carefully, however, this month you are apt to be a little more spontaneous. A few blips on the radar may give you pause. But no obstacle is going to keep you from your final goal this month. You are ready to forge ahead. Sometimes your mind is too quick to speak before you fully think through what you want to say. This can get you into trouble in some instances. Find ways to address any faux pas. Conversations are on point this month. Everything you have to say will be unequivocal and others will follow your instructions in every detail.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) There is only so much time to learn something new at work and you may be worried a bit. Someone will talk you through, and you’ll find your way. No matter how much time you set aside, Cancer, you seem to keep playing catch up. You may need to realize that a few extra helping hands will make a lighter load of your tasks. Be careful not to let past relationships get in the way of current ones. Things aren’t always as complicated as you make them seem. Just go through with your daily business. If you are single, it is possible you will meet someone this month you believe could be long-term relationship material. 64

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understand that, and you’re grateful for it.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) People around you who are irritable might try to pull you into their situations. Resist the urge to become influenced by their bad moods and perceptions. A demand for your attention may reach a fever pitch. You may not know what is spurring on this sort of popularity, but you are anxious to enjoy every minute of it. Be there for someone who comes up to you and asks for help this month. Every little bit helps, and your generosity will be greatly appreciated. As long as the people you surround yourself with are able to respect you and give you some breathing room, they’re healthy to be around.

It can be challenging to wrap your head around certain goals, Virgo. However, you will manage to pick and choose those tasks that are most important and get things done. Do not try to take control of a situation on which you have a tenuous grasp. But remember, other things of greater importance require your attention. You may enjoy an unexpected respite in the next few days. Initially you may not know what to do with your time off. But soon enough you will figure it out. Communication will come much easier to you this month. This hasn’t always been the case, as you sometimes worry about how your words will be received.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20)

LIBRA (September 23-October 23)

It is never too late to get some exercise, even if you think that a dedicated workout regimen can’t fit in your schedule. Try socializing while working out. Aquarius, even though you may have to go out on a limb and out of your comfort zone, you may find that doing so gives you the fresh perspective you’ve been seeking. A string of misunderstandings will soon get worked out. All will be right in the universe once more, and you can get on with all of the plans you have in mind. It is very likely that you will spend ample time with friends as well as that special person in your life.

Libra, you may be compelled to be introspective this month. Use this time to reflect and explore all the reasons why you typically enjoy being an extrovert. Domestic bliss describes your life at this point. You may have welcomed a new baby or pet into the family, and you are enjoying this new dynamic. Even if you might be afraid of confrontation, you should not use that as an excuse that prevents you from righting wrongs. You will find your voice. An event may occur toward the end of the month that fortifies financial stability at home. This may involve real estate or developing a new long-term financial plan.

SCORPIO (October 24-November 22) If there is something on your mind, Scorpio, now is not the time to share it with everyone. Let this settle for a bit, then choose the right time to share your discovery. Even though you may have had to jump over many hurdles of late, you will come through stronger for having done so. Your focus and commitment to the task at hand are unrivaled. Others may not understand your passion, but all will be happy with the results. But it’s OK to slow down a little. You will not need to work too hard to prove to someone who loves you just how amazing you are. These people

Capricorn, a little extra concentration will have you flying through your to-do list in no time. Devote the time now and enjoy the reward and time off later. Big changes are on the horizon. It could be a new job opportunity or maybe a relocation if you have been thinking of making a fresh start. Think about what you have to offer. Run your plan by someone you trust. You may not be ready for the spotlight. Friends will not steer you wrong, especially if you are looking to them for advice on love. They may have some heartfelt words of wisdom.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18)

PISCES (February 19-March 20) This could be the month passion comes to the forefront, Pisces. If you keep your options open, you may be surprised at what comes your way. Ask someone to remind you of an important deadline, as you have been a little scatterbrained as of late. Don’t let this pass you by. Take a few extra moments each morning or evening to slow down and think about all the good luck that has recently come your way. Many people set goals early in a new year, and you can try to follow suit. This may provide some guidance for you as the year progresses.

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FINANCIAL & INSURANCE

Chalk & Gibbs Insurance and Real Estate: An independent agent serving clients along the Crystal Coast since 1925. Full service real estate sales and management and all of your insurance needs under one roof. Call today for a quote, 252-393-1284, 252-726-3167, or visit www.chalkandgibbs.com. Emerald Isle Insurance: 8754 Reed Drive, Unit 9, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5086. Protect your beach property & save on flood insurance by working with Rhonda & Sherry for coverage on your primary residence, second home or rental unit.

GEAR & EVENT RENTALS

Island Essentials: Linen & Leisure Supply Company, Emerald Isle, 888-398-8887, 252354-8887, info@island-essentials.com. High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service. Yearround, reserve ahead to ensure availability. Visit our new showroom at 8002 Emerald Drive by appointment only.

HEALTH & BODY

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

HOME SERVICES

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control: Morehead City, 252-726-1781, New Bern, 252-636-2345, 800763-0378 or cleggs.com for an office nearest you. Locally owned & operated by NCSU grad, former president of NC Pest Control Assoc. Servicing homes & businesses all over NC since 1960, free termite inspections. Coastal Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252-222-0707, crystalcoastawnings.com. See all your options for hurricane protection, stationary & retractable awnings. 9-5, M-F, weekends by appt. Custom awnings, Bahamas, Colonials, etc. Sales and service – our employees have a combined 40 years of experience. Liftavator: 4430 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888634-1717, encelevators.com. Service all brands of elevators & lifts with 5-year product warranty & 2-year service warranty. Licensed & insured. 24-hour service available. Building, installing & servicing elevators since 1985. Pipeline Plumbing, Inc.: 910-381-4101. A local family-owned business taking care of all your plumbing needs. Licensed and fully insured with guaranteed, quality work. Services include new construction, remodeling, repairs, repiping, water heaters (tanks and tankless), fixture replacement, additions, winterizations and more. RP2 certified with 24-hour

emergency service available. Rid-A-Pest, Inc.: 4320 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-240-2266, serving Eastern North Carolina since 1972. Locally owned by Lee Smith, a NC State University graduate in entomology. Free estimates by phone or on-site at your location. Voted area’s highest customer satisfaction among pest management companies. Hours: M-F 8am5pm. Weekends by appointment. Visit www. ridapest.com. Southeastern Elevator: Located in Morehead City, Southeastern Elevator’s motto says it all, “First in safety, quality and service” when it comes to residential elevators in a variety of sizes and models. Visit southeasternhomeelevators.com or call 252725-1235 for a quote today. Southern Glass & Mirror: 1047 W. Corbett Ave. (Hwy 24), Swansboro, 252-354-1223, 910325-1050, 24-hr. emergency service 910326-5283. Prompt, professional sales, service & installation of residential & commercial windows & glass doors, screens, mirrors, custom shower doors & enclosures, insulated glass, plexiglass & lexan, in Carteret, Craven & Onslow counties. Tideline Lawn Care: Taylor Marshall, 230 W. Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2883, 252-725-0755. Company provides seasonal lawn care services, from grass mowing and weed eating to concrete edging and blowing off paved areas on a two-week schedule. Unlimited Electrical Solutions: 3003 Bridges St., Morehead City, 252-241-9186. Electrical repair for both business and residential clients along the Crystal Coast and throughout Eastern North Carolina as well as remodeling and updates. Generators and emergency power options available. Windows & More: 1513 Bridges St., Morehead City, www.windows-and-more.com, 252-7268181. Visit the showroom to see the full-sized displays of energy efficient windows and doors that can handle the conditions of the Crystal Coast. Offering sales, installation and service of Marvin and Integrity windows and doors.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR

Artistic Tile & Stone: 252-241-7579. Free design consultation and estimates! The area’s most unique and extensive selection of interior and exterior tile, mosaics, glass, stone and hardwood. Professional installation. Drop by M-F, 10-5, Saturday by appointment, 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, or visit www.artistictileandstonenc.com. Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters: 3906 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-727-9040. Free estimates! The Carolina’s only custom Bahama & Colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, roll downs- no storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings. Bowden & Carr: 211 Hwy 70 W, Havelock, 252-447-3648,bowdenandcarrfurniture. com. The La-Z-Boy comfort studio offering a

custom selection of chairs, sofas, sleepers and recliners at a reasonable price. Along with the largest La-Z-Boy studio and design center in the area, shoppers will find all their living room and dining room needs. Family owned and operated since the 1950s. Braswell Carpet Cleaning: 252-354-3744, whether you’re in need of carpet care, repair, stain removal or water extractions, the professionals are Braswell’s are the ones to call. Visit braswellscarpetcleaning.com. Budget Blinds: 3078 Hwy 24, Newport, 252-2473355, cell: 252-229-6431, budgetblinds.com. Charlie Utz gives free in-home consultations in Carteret & Craven Counties on cellular shades, plantation shutters, blinds, woven woods, draperies & more. Great Windows: 252-728-3373. Quality custom made window treatments including blinds, shades & shutters. For a perfect match, professional decorators come to your home or business. Products include: Great Windows, Hunter Douglas, Timber and Somfy motorized remote control. Fast one-week service (shutters 15 days). Call today for a handcrafted, flawless fit, precise installation and 100-year warranty. Guthrie Interiors: 5113-C Hwy 70, Morehead City, specializing in home furnishings and design for retail and hospitality properties. Open 10am-5pm with after hours appointments available. Call 252-648-8329 or visit www. guthrieinteriors.com. McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-2473175, mcqueensinteriors.com. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom of unique contemporary, traditional & coastal furnishings. Complete professional design services to make your home truly oneof-a-kind. Nowell & Company: 2801-4D, Wilson, 252-2373881. Located in Wilson, about two hours from the Crystal Coast, Nowell & Company is a 15,000 sq. ft. showroom filled with upper end home furnishings and accessories. Both traditional and contemporary and complete interior design service available. Free delivery to the coast. William’s Floor Coverings & Interiors: 5458-A Hwy 70 West, Morehead City, 252-726-4442, 252726-6154. Visit William’s full-service showroom to compare the variety of flooring options available – from wood and carpet to laminate and tile. Brands include Karastan, Capel Rugs and more. Window, Wall & Interior Décor: 1507 Live Oak St., Beaufort, windowandwalldecor.com, 252838-0201 or 800-601-8036. Custom made draperies and valances. Beautiful and as affordable as you need them to be.

OUTDOORS & MARINE

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(Continued from page 67) softscapes, irrigation, night lighting, sod and more. The pool and patio store offers free water testing as well as chemicals, equipment and accessories. Now selling Grill Dome Kamado Grills and Bull Grills. NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: 252-2474003, 866-294-3477, ncaquariums.com. Facility includes 32-ft. waterfall, 50,000 gallon Queen Anne’s Revenge display, mountain trout pool, jellyfish gallery, river otter exhibit, 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit with 3 observation windows. Open daily. Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-393-9005, yardworkslandscapes.com. Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast. Quality service in landscaping, irrigation, lawn care, outdoor lighting, hardscapes and design.

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION

Ace Builders: Emerald Isle, 252-422-2596. greg@acebuildersnc.com, Licensed NC General Contractor, storm damage repair, decks, porches, remodels, new construction, fully insured. Visit www.acebuildersnc.com. Advantage Coastal Properties, Ed & Mac Nelson: CrystalCoastHomesOnline.com, office: 252354-9000, cell: 252-646-5551. Full service, low cost residential sales. Located in Emerald Isle, serving Emerald Isle and the coastal mainland. Among the top producers 4 years running! Call today and put our system to work for you! Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-726-8800, 800-849-1888, alwilliamsproperties.com. From sound to sea & beyond. We can serve your coastal real estate needs. Open 6 days/week, by appointment on Sunday. Atlantic Beach Realty: 513 Atlantic Beach Causeway & Dunescape Villas, Atlantic Beach, 800-786-7368. Your source for vacation rentals and sales since 1990. Family owned and operated Visit www.atlanticbeachrealty.net. Bluewater Builders: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7610, buildwithbluewter. com. From vacation homes to primary residences, Bluewater’s expertise can make your dream of living on the Crystal Coast a customized reality. Bluewater Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128; Atlantic Beach 252-726-3105; bluewaternc.com. Vacation, monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County. Bluewater Vacation Rentals: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, www.bluewaternc.com. Call the owner hotline at 866-848-8080 and let them assist you in achieving your goals of maximizing rental income while protecting your investment with the Bluewater Property Management Plan. Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS: 509 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 800-317-2866, 252-726-6600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for 68

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you! Carolyn Blackman: Broker/realtor with Bluewater Real Estate, Emerald Isle. A Carteret County native ready to assist newcomers and locals alike when buying and selling real estate along the Crystal Coast. Call 252-515-4831 or visit www.bluewaternc.com. CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. With 30+ years we have served the rental and sales needs of Emerald Isle. National name recognition. Vacation, monthly and annual rentals. Knowledgeable and service award winning sales team supported by century21.com. Courteous local staff to meet your needs. Call us and see – you will not get a recording, only quick, professional personal service. Call 800-8222121, 252-354-2131 or visit www.coastland. com. C.O.D. Home Services: Coastal Carolina premier contractor – whether you’re remodeling one room, for building an entire home. Recognized in 2016 by the NC Home Builders Association, owner Mark Merrell works hand in hand with clients to make all their dreams come true. Call 252-354-3635 or email codhomeservices@ ymail.com. Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-3044060, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. Awarded 2005, 2009 and 2011 Top Office Production Award for Carteret County. Our knowledgeable & professional sales staff is happy to discuss any of your concerns & help you make the correct decision when buying or selling real estate on the coast. Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals: 7501 Emerald Drive, 800-849-3315, 252-3543315, private owner’s line 800-354-2859, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. With over 50 years in property management, maximizing the rental income on your investment property is our #1 priority. Call for a complimentary, confidential property management analysis. Future Homes: 1075 Freedom Way, Hwy 24, Hubert (8 miles west of Swansboro), 910577-6400. Licensed general contractor with master craftsmen, modular technology, fast construction, display models. Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Keller Williams Crystal Coast Ferguson O’Conor Realty, 5113-A US 70 West, Morehead City, serving Morehead City, Bogue Banks and the surrounding area. Over 24 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252-499-0805 (office), 252241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@kw.com. Visit fergusonoconorrealty.com. Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-354-2128, 252-241-1382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail.com. Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer. Call me for all of your real estate needs. Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800-611-7705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial

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SHOPS & SERVICES

Churchwell’s Jewelers: 7901 Emerald Drive, Ste. 6, Emerald Isle. Featuring nautical, equestrian and traditional jewelry. Custom design available. Call 252*354-7166 or visit churchwells.com. Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5323, emeraldislebooks.com. Great selection of books, greeting cards, kites, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family. Hardback books discounted 10%. Petal Pushers, Etc.: 7803 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-8787, petalpushersshop.com. Special for rental property owners, welcome guests with fresh flowers for less than $50 a week. Floral arrangements for all occasions, weddings and every day, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art. Now offering Chapel Hill Toffee. Top it Off Boutique: 8700 Emerald Plantation, Suite 7, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7111. Experience the difference – unique gifts, jewelry, clothing, accessories, shows and much more! Whimsical and fun items for all occasions.

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ailing to plan for long-term care expenses may leave aging men and women with little or no assets late in life. AARP says that the cost of long-term care continues to rise and the array of options can make it difficult for families to find the best, most affordable care. The median monthly costs for a semi-private room in a U.S. nursing facility hovers around $6,800 according to The Genworth Cost of Care Survey. That adds up to roughly $82,000 per year. Individuals who only anticipate hiring a home health aide should know that such options cost an average $3,800 per month. Retirement savings can quickly dry up when long-term care is required. Individuals need to keep in mind that, in 2014, the Social Security Administration said the average month retirement income from Social Security was just $1,294. The National Care Planning Council says that at least 60 percent of all individuals will need extended help during their lifetimes. Ongoing care can last for many months or years. Long-term care needs, including assisted living and nursing home stays beyond a few months, may not be covered by federal health insurance programs, such as Medicare. As a result, it is up to individuals to find ways to finance their care. Long-Term Care Insurance Long-term care insurance is one of the ways to offset costs of care for later in life. But many people are unaware that this type of insurance exists. A survey conducted by Leger Marketing for

the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association found that 74 percent of respondents said they haven’t included provisions for long-term care in their retirement plans. Long-term care insurance is a safety precaution that can be purchased early in life to plan to help pay for expenses aging men and women may incur in their golden years. New York Life Insurance says that policy holders will be reimbursed for qualified long-term care costs up to a maximum daily benefit amount. Coverage varies, but policy premiums generally increase with the age of applicant. Government Aid Government aid is available for U.S. residents but qualifications vary and it is usually limited to those with financial hardships. Medicaid pays for the largest share of long-term care services in the United States, according to the Administration on Aging. But to qualify, one’s income must be below a certain level and the person must meet minimum state eligibility requirements. Canadian provinces will assess one’s ability to pay and may subsidize care costs. Also, there may only be a handful facilities supported by the government, so applicants cannot be picky about accommodations. Financing long-term care is something individuals must consider as they make their plans for the future. It is a large expense that cannot go unaddressed even though the need for care might be in the distant future.

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East Carolina Services............................................ 59 Emerald Isle Books.................................................. 29 Emerald Isle Homeowner Services......................... 28 Emerald Isle Insurance............................................ 51 Emerald Isle Realty Sales....................................... 71 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals..................... 36 Future Homes.......................................................... 49 Gaulden & Associates............................................. 42 Great Windows........................................................ 52 Guthrie Interiors....................................................... 12 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall............................ 66 Island Essentials...................................................... 35 John Hackney Agency............................................. 13 Katrina Marshall....................................................... 18 Landmark Homes.................................................... 41 Landmark Sothebys International............................ 23 Liftavator.................................................................. 48 McQueen’s Interiors................................................ 10 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ......................... 41 Nowell & Company.................................................. 21 Petal Pushers.......................................................... 29 Pipeline Plumbing.................................................... 31 Pruitt Health............................................................. 18 Realty World First Coast...................................... 5, 25 Realty World Selling Team...................................... 54 Rid-A-Pest............................................................... 56 Royal Coat............................................................... 18 Sea Classics............................................................ 27 Southeastern Elevator....................................... 37, 53 Southern Glass & Mirror.......................................... 66 Spinnaker’s Reach............................................ 21, 65

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