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June 2012

Vol. 17, No. 6

Monthly News Magazine for Bogue Banks Property Owners & Residents

• Kayak for the Warriors • 75 Summers in Atlantic Beach • Beaufort Old Homes Tour • Big Rock Tournament • Turtle Tracks • Chamber Connection • Property Watch • Emerald Tidings • Rental Signs • Events Calendar • Town Meetings/Notes: Atlantic Beach Emerald Isle Pine Knoll Shores

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Island Review Vol. 17, Issue #6 June 2012 News 8 Coasting: Events 18 Coastal Currents 32 Bulletin Board 38 Property Watch Atlantic Beach 48 Town Council Meeting 49 Mayor’s Notes Emerald Isle 22 Mayor’s Notes 24 Emerald Tidings 26 Town Council Meeting 32 Staying Busy Pine Knoll Shores 44 Town Council Meeting 45 Club News 46 Mayor’s Notes Features 12 75 Summers of Atlantic Beach 14 Rental Signs 30 Gardenscape 36 At the Aquarium 42 Tourism Barometer Departments 16 County Perspective 17 Tide Tables 20 Chamber Connection 50 Best Buys 53 Advertiser Index From the Cover The annual Kayak for the Warriors takes to water around Pine Knoll Shores on Saturday, June 9.

(Tom Powers photo) Thanks to our Contributors:

Yvette Bannen, Elizabeth Barrow, Joanne Belanger, Trace Cooper, Laura Lee Davis, Anne D. Edwards, Ken Jones, Pam Minnick, Julie Powers, Rudi Rudolph, Frank Rush, Daniel Ryan, Peggy Sagmiller, Art Schools, Veronica Stanley, Mike Wagoner, Julia Batten Wax and Clare Winslow.

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E-mail Letters to the Editor, Postcard Greetings photos, calendar listings & copy to editor@nccoast.com Published by: NCCOAST Communications www.nccoast.com 252-247-7442 Fax 247-1856 Mail: 201 N. 17th St. Morehead City, NC 28557 SUBSCRIPTION or CHANGE OF ADDRESS: editor@nccoast.com Sales Director Jamie Bailey (sales@nccoast.com) Account Executive Ashly Willis 252-723-3350 (awillis@nccoast.com) Managing Editor Amanda Dagnino Staff Writer Melissa Jones Creative Director Kim Moore Graphics Mimi Davis, Kyle Dixon, Corey Giesey The Island Review is published monthly (13,000 circulation) by NCCOAST Communications, Morehead City. It is direct mailed to out-of-area property owners Emerald Isle and Pine Knoll Shores property owners and to out-of-area Atlantic Beach and Indian Beach property owners; and is distributed freely in public boxes to residents and visitors along Bogue Banks, in town halls, advertiser locations, the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council office and county visitor centers.

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coasting Beaufort’s Old Homes Tour visitors ready to get a closer look at history, will revel in the opportunity afforded by the annual Beaufort Old Homes & Gardens Tour slated for Friday and Saturday, June 22-23. From churches and public buildings to impeccably restored homes and quirky waterfront cottages, Beaufort will swing back its doors and welcome guests for this annual fundraising event.

Since 1960, this annual weekend has been a time of community involvement and pride with Beaufort residents sharing their historic homes and new construction to help support the preservation and educational programs of the Beaufort Historical Association.

This year’s tour features 12 private homes, an array of private gardens, artist studios, an antique car show, musical performances, narrated tours of the seaport village and streets lined with plein air artists.

Held in conjunction with the homes tour, the Antique Show and Sale will be held June 22-24 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City, with dealers from throughout the Southeast displaying furniture, silver, crystal, jewelry, linens, dolls and much more. New this year, a glass restoration specialist will be on hand to repair treasured keepsakes while visitors shop. This event will be held from noon-8pm on Friday, June 22; 10am-6pm on Saturday, June 23; and 10am-3pm on Sunday, June 24, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City.

Tickets for the Old Homes & Garden Tour are $16 in advance or $20 on the day of the event. Antique Show tickets are $7 for all three days. Combination tickets are available for $20 in advance and $24 on the day of the event.

Events kick off in style at 8pm on Thursday, June 21, with a concert by the Carteret Chorale at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The performance honors John and Polly Hagle, honorary co-chairs of this year’s tour. The concert is free and open to the public. A reception follows in the parish hall.

The celebration weekend rolls to a close with a picnic concert at the Beaufort Historic Site. The Carteret County Community Band will present pieces reminiscent of an era when community bands were the staple of entertainment in small towns.

For more information on any of these events, contact the BHA at 252-728-5225 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

Art Comes to Swansboro More than 80 vendors will converge on the Swansboro waterfront for its annual Arts by the Sea Festival scheduled from 9am-6pm on Saturday, June 9. The juried show brings some of the region’s most talented craftsmen and their wares, including pottery, jewelry, paintings, stained glass, fiber, carvings, photography, sculpture, metal work and more are just a few of the crafts represented at this annual event.

New this year, a Wine Tasting Gallery will be held from 5-8pm,

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sponsored by the Emerald Isle Wine Market in a tent at the corner of Church and Front streets. A number of well known wine distributors will be on hand to sample their special wines and local restaurants will offer samples of specialties. For those with limited wine knowledge, this is a great time to taste a variety of wines and purchase a few to take home with you.

Tickets for this separate event are $25 in advance, $30 at the gate, and can be purchased at Christina’s Collectibles, The Mercantile, Through the Looking Glass and Emerald Isle Wine Market. For more information, visit www.swansborofestivals.com or call 910326-7370 for more information.

PKS Kayak for the Warriors Each year, the residents of Pine Knoll Shores come out en masse to show their support for wounded servicemen from around the country. Raising more than $39,000 in 2011, the Kayak for the Warriors festival sees residents, guests and the servicemen themselves manning kayaks and vying for bragging rights as they cut through the water of Bogue Sound to benefit the Hope for the Warriors Foundation, a support agency that aids injured service members and their families.

“The community of Pine Knoll Shores continues to show a strong commitment to our military families who have sacrificed so much in the last 10 years. We are excited for the opportunity to spread our message and mission with all who participate in this fun, family event,” said Alexis Steele, national event and volunteer director for Hope for the Warriors.

Things get off with a bang from 5-6:30pm on Friday, June 8 with a reception and auction at town hall. The cost to attend is $5 and the event is free to wounded warriors, sponsors, volunteers and race participants. Enjoy artwork from several local artisans and a silent auction.

It’s Saturday, however, when the fun really starts as folks take to the water to show off their skill. Kayakers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate. The entry fee into the 3.2-mile kayak and paddleboard race is a $45 donation for single human-powered kayaks or paddleboards, or $80 for tandem kayaks, and includes registration, a T-shirt and hotdog lunch. Participants need to arrive by 9am and the race starts at Garner Park on Oakleaf Drive at 10am. The family fun race allows participants to float along in any paddle-worthy vessel in a short route along Garner Park for a $20 donation and starts at 10:30am. Awards will be distributed at Garner Park from 11:30am-1pm, along with lunch, raffles and fun for all. A post-race reception will be held at Beacons Reach Marina (cont. on page 10)

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coasting (cont. from pg. 8)

at Westport and Marina drives at 6:30pm and is free for all race participants or a $5 donation.

This year’s event will also include casual 5K and 10K bicycle rides though Pine Knoll Shores at 8:30am. The entry fee is $10 with bikes lining up atMcNeil Park on Oakleaf Drive. To register for all events or to learn more, visit kayakforthewarriors.org.

The Best of Big Rock Fishing enthusiasts know Morehead City is the place to be each June as the state’s largest blue marlin tournament bounds on to scene on the downtown waterfront. The annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament will return June 8-16, with competitive anglers dropping their lines in the water in hopes of catching the big one.

The entry fee to fish in all categories is $18,000 with an opportunity to win more than $1 million. Fishing days are scheduled from 9am-3pm, June 11-15 and 8am-2pm on Saturday, June 16. Boats are able to fish four out of the six available fishing days. To be eligible for prize money, the blue marlin must weigh 400 pounds or measure at least 110 inches. The current record was set in 2000 with an 831-pound marlin caught by angler Ron Wallschlager.

It’s ladies first for the Big Rock tournament. The 15th annual Kelli Wagner Big Rock Lady Angler Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 9, with a celebratory party from 6-9 the night before at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, including a best dressed contest, heavy hors d’oeuvres and open bar. Tickets are $25 and available in advance at tournament headquarters or at the door. Fishing teams

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will receive tickets at time of registration.

For additional details, rules, regulations and registration information, visit www.thebigrock.com.

Youth Fishing Derby at Bogue Inlet Pier The Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept., will hold its 2012 Youth Fishing Derby from 9-11am on Saturday, June 9 at the Bogue Inlet Pier. The event is free and open to kids ages 5-12.

Prizes are awarded in a variety of categories, from Most Unique Fish to Largest Fish. Youngsters must bring their own rods and reel. Preregistration is required by Thursday, June 7. To learn more, or to register, call Lainey Gottuso at 252-354-6350 or email lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org.

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75 years

of summers

Town of Atlantic Beach Celebrates 75 Summers

THE OLDEST TOWN on Bogue Banks, Atlantic Beach, has grand plans to celebrate its 75th anniversary this year. The summer long celebration kicked off on Tuesday, May 1with a Commemorative Ceremony to mark the first town council meeting on the date, time and location of the very first meeting. The meeting was held in the lobby of the former Atlantic Beach Hotel that once stood on the west end Boardwalk. The meeting opened with a performance and flag presentation from the Atlantic Beach Pipe & Drum Band before welcoming remarks from Mayor Trace Cooper. Special guests at the meeting included all present and past mayors, council members and other dignitaries, as well as longtime residents and businesses owners from the town.

Mayor Cooper noted that, “We are fortunate that many of our former mayors and council members are still in the area. We’ve invited them all to join us for this ceremony and are looking forward to hearing them share some of their favorite memories of Atlantic Beach.”

To commemorate the 75 Summers, a special edition “Town of Atlantic Beach 75th Anniversary Souvenir Book” with old photos and stories is being published as a keepsake. There will also be 75 Summers T-shirts and stickers available to purchase at town hall and during various events throughout the summer in the ticket tent at the Circle.

The summer festivities will be in full swing beginning Memorial Day weekend as the Circle will have amusement rides, a water slide, music, food and fireworks. The rides will run from 1-11pm and the water slide operates from 10am-7pm, May 25-28. A fireworks display will light up the night sky on Saturday, May 26.

Mimi G. Davis photos Beginning June 6, free family Outdoor Movie Series returns to the Boardwalk every Wednesday just after sunset. Bring blankets and chairs to enjoy movies with the waves crashing in the background. Rain dates are set for Thursdays. On Saturday, June 16, Father’s Day weekend, the sky will have an array of bright colors as Kite’s Unlimited hosts a one-day Kite Festival on the boardwalk beach strand. The July 4th holiday kickoff begins on June 29 and runs through July 9 as the amusement rides and waterslide return, operating for 11 days on the same schedule. The July 4th fireworks display will be set off over the ocean at 9pm.

“Over the past few years we have been working to bring more family entertainment back to Atlantic Beach,” said Mayor Cooper. “We’ve been adding events each year and we hope the extra things we are doing for our 75th summer will become annual attractions for years to come. I’m looking forward to crossing the bridge at night and seeing the lights of a Ferris wheel back at the Circle as there was when my grandfather was mayor years ago.”

The festivities continue throughout the summer, with a performance by the North Tower Band from 8-11pm on Saturday, July 28; National Night out on Tuesday, Aug. 7; and the Saltwater Classic Series, formerly the Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament, Sept. 1315. Mark your calendars and join the celebration as Atlantic Beach looks back on its 75 Summers.

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R E N T A L Signs Discounting: Occupancy or Revenue, What’s Your Goal?

REFLECT BACK ON when you first made the decision to purchase your second home on the Crystal Coast. Much went into that decision as you weighed location, natural beauty of the lot, attractiveness of the interior and exterior and then last, but not least, all the financial considerations. Amidst your calculations you faced the decision on whether this would be a second home just for your family and friends or would be an investment property that would require substantial revenue from vacation rental guests to help make your dream come true? For the majority of purchasers of resort property on the Crystal Coast their financial planning includes vacation rental revenue.

A conundrum faced nationwide by those of us in the travel sector is which is most desirable, high occupancy or high revenue? Our homeowners of vacation rental property do not want to see vacant weeks, particularly from mid-June to midAugust, the peak of the peak season. However, the uber-savvy vacation rental guest is cruising the Internet looking for the most fabulous beach property … and they are hoping to pay 50 percent less than its advertised price. As vacation rental managers and as homeowners of vacation rental property it is time we take ownership of this dilemma, recognize the challenges and then step up to the plate with a solution uniquely ours.

Writing in a recent edition of the VRMA Review, a quarterly

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publication for the Vacation Rental Managers Association, Stephen Bjerklie said, “In a tough economy, the appeal of discounting to attract business is obvious. Indeed, this method is as proven as it is old. Moreover, the Internet allows savvy operators to carefully target discounts to increase volume in just the right way with just the right customers.” Bjerklie then asserts, “but, for all that, discounting is also fraught with peril, as any vacation rental manager who has seen sales go up but profit disappear following a discount campaign knows.”

A relatively new concept for vacation rental managers and homeowners is to bring the concept of yield management to the strategy of achieving both high occupancy and high revenue. Let’s use the 4th of July week as our example, since locally, that is a very high demand rental week. Perhaps you are a homeowner who knows that week is still vacant on your reservation report; is it time to call your vacation rental manager and discount that week? A more intelligent solution is to either hold firm on your price or, if you wish to be on the cutting edge of our industry, actually raise your rental rate as the date approaches. This is not new to the travel industry as airlines and hotels have deployed yield management for years when they see the inventory is nearing its sell-out point for a date in the very near future. It is a fresh approach for the vacation rental industry however and one already being adopted at other destinations.

Each vacation rental homeowner has his or her own comfort level concerning vacant weeks and thus you must always discuss these options with your professional vacation rental manager (cont.on page 39)

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C O U N T Y Perspective Communities Rally Support (Again) For Local Military Installations ALLIES FOR CHERRY Point’s Tomorrow (ACT) is reporting for duty.

With the possibility of another BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) process as early as 2013, ACT has begun to bolster support for Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and Fleet Readiness Center East.

ACT is a public/private partnership made up of stakeholders representing Craven, Carteret, Pamlico and Jones counties. MCAS Cherry Point and FRC East employ nearly 15,000 military and civilian personnel. The annual economic impact exceeds $2 billion.

Keith Crisco, North Carolina’s Secretary of Commerce, told ACT members in early April, “The military is an engine for economic development. It’s time to rev up that engine. Every citizen and every county commissioner needs to help us tell the story about Cherry Point. It’s a two-pronged strategy to preserve and protect Cherry Point.

“We’ve got to talk to the people in Washington, and we are.

We’ve got to re-double our efforts at the local level to build roads, prevent encroachment and show our community support for the military and military spouses. It’s time for a full-court press.”

ACT President Jimmy Sanders, who is mayor of Havelock, said the “current turmoil in Washington, DC is compounded by the sequestration issue.”

According to James Norment, an attorney with Ward and Smith, PA, in New Bern, who provides legal counsel to ACT, the Dept. of Defense (DOD) has already planned on cutting nearly $400 billion

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from the defense budget over the next 10 years.

“Sequestration could impose another $500 billion in cuts that would begin Jan. 1, 2013,” Norment said. “Sequestration is the short-hand term for the automatic cuts that will kick in if Congress does not produce a balanced budget for FY2013. If Congress does fail to balance the budget (and it has failed every year since 1998), then the federal budget law will impose acrossthe-board cuts on all discretionary spending. The DOD will be hit the hardest because it spends more discretionary funds than any other federal agency.”

Marine Lt. Gen. Harry Blot (Ret.) said the BRAC process evaluates military installations and communities on certain characteristics. Leverage your assets and strengthen those areas you need to, in order to ensure that Cherry Point’s “score” is among the highest in the country.

“If we were to lose 25 percent of the Marines at Cherry Point, that’s a threat to our way of life,” Gen. Blot said.

Army Gen. Hugh Overholt (Ret.), also an attorney with Ward and Smith, concluded: “The military is North Carolina’s second largest industry – second only to agriculture – and ACT exists to support the war fighters.”

ACT is now leaner (if not meaner) than ever, as it has “reinvented itself” by amending its bylaws to allow the organization to “respond quicker to threats and changing political environments.”

If you have comments or suggestions about topics of interest for future articles, pass them along to Mike Wagoner by calling 252-726-6350 or 1-800-622-6278, or email mike@nccoastchamber. com.

Mike Wagoner, President Carteret County Chamber of Commerce

T I D E Tables May 2012

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HighTide AM PM 3:45 4:44 5:40 6:35 7:28 8:21 9:14 10:08 11:05 ----- 12:30 1:30 2:31 3:32 4:29 5:21 6:08 6:51 7:31 8:09 8:47 9:24 10:02 10:41 11:23 ----- 12:24 1:14 2:09 3:07 4:08

4:26 5:22 6:16 7:09 8:00 8:52 9:45 10:38 11:33 12:04 1:07 2:13 3:18 4:18 5:12 5:59 6:40 7:19 7:56 8:32 9:08 9:44 10:20 10:59 11:40 12:09 1:01 1:57 2:57 3:57 4:56

LowTide AM PM 10:07 10:59 11:49 12:40 1:36 2:30 3:23 4:17 5:12 6:08 7:05 8:03 9:01 9:55 10:44 11:29 12:21 1:06 1:48 2:27 3:04 3:41 4:18 4:56 5:34 6:15 6:58 7:44 8:34 9:27 10:21

10:38 11:41 ----12:39 1:29 2:20 3:12 4:05 5:01 6:01 7:05 8:14 9:24 10:30 11:29 ----12:09 12:47 1:23 1:59 2:35 3:11 3:49 4:28 5:11 6:00 6:56 7:59 9:06 10:15 11:21

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

LOW

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

Editor’s note: Tide prediction information is compiled from an outside source. For the most accurate daily tidal

information, please consult your local news or The Weather Channel. This is intended for informational use solely as a guide, not as official navigational tools. By your use of the information on this page, you agree to hold harmless and indemnify NCCOAST Communications against all typographical errors and any litigation arising from your use of these tables.

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1F 2 Sa 3 Su 4 M 5 Tu 6 W 7 Th 8 F 9 Sa 10 Su 11 M 12 Tu 13 W 14 Th 15 F 16 Sa 17 Su 18 M 19 Tu 20 W 21 Th 22 F 23 Sa 24 Su 25 M 26 T 27 W 28 Th 29 F 30 Sa

HighTide AM PM 5:09 6:09 7:06 8:02 8:58 9:53 10:49 11:46 12:06 1:00 1:54 2:49 3:45 4:38 5:28 6:15 6:59 7:40 8:20 9:00 9:39 10:20 11:02 11:48 ----- 12:47 1:40 2:38 3:41 4:46

5:53 6:49 7:43 8:36 9:29 10:22 11:14 ----- 12:45 1:45 2:45 3:42 4:36 5:24 6:09 6:50 7:29 8:07 8:45 9:21 9:58 10:36 11:16 11:59 12:38 1:33 2:32 3:34 4:36 5:36

LowTide AM PM 11:16 ----12:22 12:11 1:20 1:06 2:16 2:00 3:09 2:55 4:02 3:50 4:54 4:46 5:46 5:43 6:37 6:43 7:29 7:47 8:20 8:53 9:10 9:58 9:57 10:58 10:43 11:52 11:27 ----12:39 12:09 1:22 12:50 2:03 1:30 2:41 2:09 3:18 2:48 3:55 3:28 4:31 4:10 5:07 4:54 5:46 5:43 6:27 6:38 7:12 7:40 8:01 8:47 8:55 9:57 9:52 11:05 10:52 -----

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

LOW

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

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C O A S T A L Currents June 2012 S

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F 1 8 15 22 29

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Fri. 1: Alive at Five. 5-8pm. Join the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association for a free concert near the Morehead City waterfront.

This month the Doerfuls will perform. Details: www.downtownmoreheadcity.com or 252-8080440.

1, 15, 22, 29: Concert at Fort Macon. 6-7:30pm.

Join the Friends of Fort Macon for this popular summer concert series. This month’s bands include, in order, the Carteret Sunshine Band, Unknown Tongues, Samantha Casey and the Bluegrass Jam and Scearce & Ketner.

2, 9, 12, 16, 19, 26: Kayak the Roosevelt Natural Area. 9-11am. Explore tidal flats, quiet backwaters and intricate web of life thriving in this pristine natural environment. The NC Aquarium will provide kayaks. Ages 12 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Concert in the Park. 7-8:30pm.

Join the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept. for a free summer concert at Jaycee Park on the Morehead City waterfront. This month’s schedule includes, Pure T Mommicked (2nd), The Back Beat (9th), Replica (16th), Victor Hudson Band (23rd) and Panyelo (30th). Details: 252-7265083.

6, 13, 20, 27: Atlantic Beach Outdoor Movie.

Bring blankets and lawn chairs to the boardwalk at the Atlantic Beach circle to view outdoor movies each Wednesday night. Movies start at sunset. Listings include: “The Zookeeper” (6th), “The Muppets” (13th), 1970’s version of “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (20th) and “Kung Fu Panda” (27th). Rain dates are held on Thursday. Details: www.atlanticbeach-nc.com.

7, 21: EmeraldFest. 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy live music and a peaceful ocean breeze at the Western Ocean Regional Beach Access, Emerald Isle.

Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

Fri. 8: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Call 252354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

8-9: Kayak for the Warriors. This signature Pine Knoll Shores’ event sees kayakers taking to the water in support of wounded servicemen. Details: 252-247-4353 or kayakforthewarriors.org.

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8-16: Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. One of the oldest (it turns 54 this year) and largest sportfishing tournaments in the country, Big Rock returns to the Morehead City waterfront. Details: thebigrock.com or 252-247-3575.

Sat. 9: Youth Fishing Derby. 9-11am. This free fishing event offered through the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. is open to youngsters ages 5-12. Bring your own rod. Bait will be provided, or you can bring your own. Details: lmorris@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-6350.

Swansboro Arts by the Sea Festival.

9am-6pm. This festival in historic downtown Swansboro brings together regional artists featuring an array of work, from jewelry and stained glass to sculpture and photography.

Details: www.swansborofestivals.com or 910326-7370.

Mon. 11: 2 v 2 Beach Volleyball Tournament.

9am-last game. Join Emerald Isle Parks and Rec. at the Western Ocean Regional Access for this open gender series. Players must be 16 years old.

Pre-registration is required. Team fee is $55 per team and players must bring their own ball. Prize money will go to the top two teams. Details: 252354-6350.

11, 18, 25: Behind the Scenes: Otter Antics. 12pm. Go behind the scenes with the otter keepers, help prepare enrichment items and see how fun it is to care for river otters. Age 12 and up, $25.

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

Sound Seafood: Catching Crabs and Clams.

2-4pm. Learn the art of harvesting crabs and clams and the importance of conserving habitats with the NC Aquarium. Age 5 and up, $20.

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

11-15: Youth Tennis Camp. Ages 7-13 are invited to participate in this Emerald Isle Parks and Rec. sponsored program. Cost is $70 for the week-long session. Details: 252-354-6350.

12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29: Behind the Scenes: Shark Snack. 2:30-3:30pm. Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas and labs and get an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck as you watch aquarists feed the sharks. Age 5 and up, $20.

Details: 252-247-4003.

12, 19, 26: Fishing Fanatics. 10am-1pm. Learn to catch the big ones from the surf with handson instruction. Equipment, bait and licensing requirements are covered by the NC Aquarium.

Ages 10 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Dinner with Critters. 6-7:30pm. Enjoy pizza, learn about animal care and see what it’s like to feed the animals in the invertebrate touch pool.

Age 5 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003.

13-14, 20-21, 27-28: Behind the Scenes: Feeding Frenzy.

2:30-3:30pm. Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas and labs, and help feed the fish. Age 5 and up, $12. Details: 252-247-4003.

13, 20, 27: Aquarium ABC’s. 8:30-9:30am.

Preschoolers will enjoy learning about aquatic species and wildlife, with live animal encounters, crafts, storytelling and outdoor explorations. Age 2-5, $10. Details: 252-247-4003.

14, 21, 28: Breakfast with the Rays. 8-9am.

Enjoy a continental breakfast and help feed these amazing animals before the aquarium opens. Age 5 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003.

Picnic Paddle. 10am-1pm. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a leisurely canoe trek to explore the mysteries of the salt marsh with the NC Aquarium. Details: 252-247-4003.

15, 22, 29: Marsh Madness. 10am-noon. Put on your water shoes for an exciting morning wading though the marsh and calm waters of Bogue Sound, searching for all kinds of marine creatures with the NC Aquarium. Ages 8 and up, $10.

Details: 252-247-4003.

Aquarist Apprentice. 1-4pm. Join the NC Aquarium staff on a behind-the-scenes tour, help prepare for feedings and find out more about the animals as you assist aquarists with their caretaking responsibilities. Ages 14 and up, $25.

Details: 252-247-4003.

15, 29: Lunch with a Dash of History. Noon.

Join Rodney Kemp for history and fun as he shares tales about the Crystal Coast at The History Place, Morehead City. Tickets including lunch are $12 and without are $5. This month’s programs are “Explosion of the Potomac at Port Terminal” and “The Beginning – Intracoastal Waterways of Carteret County.” Details: 252-247-7533, www. thehistoryplace.org.

Sat. 16: Scrapbook Workshop. 10am-1pm. A Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshop will be held at Emerald Isle Parks Recreation. Details: 910-326-6164.

Kite Festival. As part of Atlantic Beach’s “75 Summers” celebration, a kite festival will be held at the Circle. Details: www.atlanticbeach-nc.com.

22-23: 52nd Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour. 10am-5pm. The popular annual undertaking features private homes, bed and breakfasts, churches and other public buildings. Details: 252728-5225 or beauforthistoricsite.org.

22-24: BHA Antiques Show and Sale. Held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City, visitors can enjoy more than 40 vendors and a variety of antique wares. Details: 252-728-5225 or beauforthistoricsite.org.

Sun. 24: Johnny Winter in Concert. 8pm. The international ambassador for rocking the Texas blues visit The Morehead City. Details: www. themoreheadcenter.com.

Fri. 29: Onboard Collection Cruise. 9am-Noon.

All aboard with the NC Aquarium for a trawl and dredge excursion in coastal waters and see what comes up in our nets. Age 6 and up, $35. Details: 252-247-4003.

29-July 9: Carnival Rides. As part of Atlantic Beach’s “75 Summers at the Circle” celebration, carnival rides will be at the circle and open each day from 1-11pm. A waterslide will be open for visitors from 10am-7pm. Details: www. atlanticbeach-nc.com.

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C H A M B E R Connection America’s Ultimate Fishing Town?

We’re Voting for Morehead City!

ENERGIZED BY OUR success in putting Beaufort on the map as “America’s Coolest Small Town 2012,” a similar campaign is underway to claim the prize for Morehead City as America’s “Ultimate Fishing Town 2012.”

This is an online contest offered by World Fishing Network (WFN). Go to www.worldfishingnetwork.com. The voting period extends through the end of May. The rules allow each individual to vote once every six hours, or four times during a 24-hour period. Bonus points are provided if you Twitter and “tweet” and add business listings.

“After all, Morehead City is a ‘Fisherman’s Paradise,’” said Mary Carlyle Brown of Realty World First Coast Realty and chair elect of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce.

Here’s the language that was submitted … “Home to the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, the Super Bowl of Fishing in June. When the Mullet Blow occurs in the fall, fishermen are shoulder-to-shoulder on the piers. Spots, drum, flounder and speckled trout are also biting. Offshore, you can catch dolphin fish, tuna and king mackerel. Inshore, fishing for Reds, Seatrout and other species occurs year-round.”

“We’re encouraging everyone to vote early and often and spread the word using your social media networks,” Brown

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said. “If Morehead City wins, as we should and fully expect to do, there’s a reward – WFN will make a $25,000 community donation for fishing-related causes. Plus, WFN will produce a feature story about the town and air it on the network.”

The chamber, Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association (DMCRA) and the town of Morehead City are championing the campaign for Morehead City to earn the title of “Ultimate Fishing Town 2012.”

“It’s a win-win opportunity to promote Morehead City as the best fishing town in America,” said Tom Kies of the DMCRA. “The publicity to be gained is priceless. We are also reaching out to our friends at the Crystal Coast Tourism Development Authority, the Crystal Coast Hospitality Association and the various fishing tournaments, festivals and clubs to garner additional support and rally constituents.”

Other comments posted on Morehead City’s “town wall” section of the WFN website included this gem from Ed Mullis of Ed Mullis Insurance Agency (Allstate) in Morehead City: “Morehead City is THE place for fishing! Go anywhere else if you just want to cut bait!”

The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce is located at 801 Arendell St., Suite 1, Morehead City, NC 28557. Call 1800-622-6278 or 252-726-6350 or send your email to mike@ nccoastchamber.com.

Mike Wagoner, President Carteret County Chamber of Commerce

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EMERALD ISLE

M A Y O R ’ S Notes EmeraldFest, SwanFest and Seaside Arts Council UNDER THE UMBRELLA of the Seaside Mayor Art Schools Arts Council, Emerald Isle and Swansboro will present two summer concert series this summer.

EmeraldFest will take place at the Western Ocean Regional Access (next to the Islander) on the first and third Thursday nights of June, July, August and September. On most Sunday nights, our sister city Swansboro will have concerts starting May 20 and ending Sept. 16 at Olde Town Square in downtown Swansboro. Both concerts will start at 6:30pm, so bring your lawn chair and enjoy some great entertainment.

Now I would like to tell you about the Seaside Arts Council.

The council was formed three years ago to bring cultural events to the eastern end of Onslow County and the western end of Carteret County. To date, most of the focus has been musical presentations. The council presented eight indoor concerts during the winter of 2011/2012 and now has 24 outdoor concerts lined up for the summer of 2012. Now that the council has these performances running smoothly, they want to bring “art” to the Arts Council.

The council is headed by Co-Chairs Angie Cooper (excellent musician from Swansboro) and Kathy Kelly (art teacher for 28 years and an Emerald Isle resident). I recently introduced Kathy

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to several local artists and all showed interest in developing art events/activities in the Emerald Isle/Swansboro area. Many ideas were discussed with emphasis on what the artists in our community want to see happen. The suggestions included a gallery walk, an arts festival here in Emerald Isle, art workshops for the public, Adopt an Artist, First Friday, dance exhibitions and lessons and much more.

If you have an interest in the arts, please contact kathykelly@ ec.rr.com about membership in the Seaside Arts Council and help bring your ideas to fruition. We are fortunate to have many exceptional artists here and we can do great things if we work together to achieve it. Also, check out the website at www. seasideartscouncil.com.

EmeraldFest June 7 – Jimmy and Neal

(from pure t mommicked) June 21 – Conch Stew July 5 – Bryan Mayer July 19 – Big Drink Aug. 2 – Bobby Webb Aug. 16 – Selah Dubb Sept. 6 – Barefoot Wade Sept. 20 – Wild Honey

Swanfest May 20 – Big Drink May 27 – Drew Questell June 3 – Sonia June 10 – Rich Karg June 17 – Craicdown June 24 – Old Man Whickutt July 8 – Selah Dubb July 22 – Carolina Connection July 29 – Wild Honey Aug. 5 – Dashboard Hula Boys Aug. 12 – Ruth Wyand Aug. 19 – Ginger Garner Aug 26 – Notorious Clamslammers Sept. 2 – Acoustic Highway Sept. 9 – Beaucoup Blue Sept. 16 – Scearce and Ketner

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~Emerald Tidings~ Tax Rates Remain the Same in Recommended Budget

THE TOWN MANAGER’S FY 12-13 Recommended Budget will be reviewed by the board of commissioners in May, and will be formally considered for adoption in June.

The recommended budget maintains current service levels and service quality and does not include any changes to the town’s tax rates. The recommended General Fund property tax rate is 11.5 cents per $100 of assessed value. The special district tax rates for beach nourishment are also recommended to remain the same as the current rates: 4.5 cents for all oceanfront and inlet-front properties and 1.5 cents for all others. The recommended budget does include a $10 annual increase (from $190 per year to $200 per year) in the solid waste fee collected from all developed residential properties in the town.

A public hearing on the FY 12-13 budget will be held at a special board meeting on Tuesday, June 5, and if the board is comfortable, the FY 12-13 budget will be formally considered for adoption at the June 12 regular meeting. State law requires the board to adopt a balanced budget no later than June 30 each year.

Town staff, the town manager, the mayor and board continue to work hard to provide the highest quality services and beneficial town projects at the lowest possible cost to our taxpayers. The town’s General Fund tax rate has been either the second or third lowest of all 21 NC beach towns for several years in a row.

New Coast Guard Road Bike Path Segment Under Construction

A new 0.2 mile segment of the Coast Guard Road bicycle path is currently under construction between Emerald Isle Woods Park and Ocean Oaks Drive. The town’s contractor expects to complete construction prior to Memorial Day weekend, at which time it will be open for public use.

The new segment was made possible through the hard work of the town’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, generous donations from businesses and individuals in Emerald Isle, and strong support from town staff and the mayor and board of commissioners. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee recently raised a total of $33,500 for the construction of the new segment, and the town provided an additional $33,500 to fully fund the $67,000 construction cost.

The completion of the new segment will bring the total length of the Coast Guard Road bicycle path to 0.7 miles. The town’s goal is to extend the bicycle path another 1.45 miles along Coast Guard Road to Ring Street. The total cost of the remaining segments is approximately $500,000, and the Town’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee continues to solicit donations to make the full length a reality in the future.

For information about how you can help, please visit the “Friends of the Path” website at www.eipath.com.

Soundside Pier Being Constructed at Eastern Regional Access

The NC Aquariums recently awarded a contract for the construction of a new soundside pier at the Town’s Eastern Ocean Regional Access, the future site of the Aquarium Pier at Emerald Isle. Construction is expected to occur in May and be complete by June.

The new soundside pier will extend approximately 160 feet into Bogue Sound, and will also include a gangway and floating dock designed for easier kayak launching. The soundside pier will eventually complement the planned 1,000 foot long concrete ocean fishing pier currently being designed for the oceanside portion of the site.

The NC Aquariums’ design team continues to work on the design of the new ocean fishing pier and pier house, and should complete its work later this year. The exact timetable for construction remains uncertain due to the state’s continuing budget

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June 2012

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

challenges, but the town and the NC Aquariums remain committed to the project and will continue to seek a workable financing plan. Construction is not likely to begin any time soon, but we hope to develop a financing plan that will enable construction to begin within the next 3 years.

Veterans Memorial Dedication Set

The town’s new Veterans Memorial will be complete later in May, and a formal dedication ceremony has been scheduled for 10am on Friday, May 25.

The ceremony will be located near the boat launching ramps at the new Emerald Isle Boating Access Area. Please join us.

The new memorial will honor veterans of all branches of our armed forces, and will serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made to preserve the freedoms that we all enjoy. Emerald Isle is home to many former and current service members, and we are proud of our military men and women.

New Picnic Shelter to be Dedicated

A new picnic shelter has been constructed at the Emerald Isle Public Boating Access, and will be dedicated in memory of former Town Commissioner Gordon McAdams at 2pm (cont. on page 42)

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T O W N Meeting Recommended Budget Presented to the Board TOWN MANAGER FRANK Rush presented to the board his proposed budget for FY 2012-2013. Rush’s recommendation calls for a budget of $8,894,427, a 1.5 percent increase from the previous year’s budget. It calls for tax rates to remain the same, 11.5 percent for property, and in the Beach Nourishment Districts a 4.5 cent rate for oceanfront and inletfront property owners, and 1.5 cents for all other owners. The proposal does call for a $10 increase in the solid waste fees, from $190 to $200. The proposed budget may be viewed in its entirety at www.emeraldisle-nc.org and Rush’s presentation to the board can be viewed at, www.emeraldisle-nc.org/townreco mmendedbudgetfy1213.

The board is scheduled to hold two special budget meetings that are open to the public, at 6pm on Tuesday, May 22 and Tuesday, June 5. The June 5 meeting will include a public hearing on the proposed budget. The town is scheduled to adopt the budget at its June 12 regularly scheduled meeting.

Beach Preservation Tax Moves Forward With a unanimous vote, the board took the first step in a process that would lead toward the creation of a 1 percent Beach Preservation Tax on all sales and use transactions in the town. This new tax is estimated to generate $700,000-$800,000 in annual revenue and is seen as a reliable source to fund the town’s future beach nourishment needs. This would replace the town’s current need to seek special funding from the state for future projects.

The Beach Preservation Tax, if enacted, would set a precedent in the state for helping a town meet its unique needs. The board’s first step, passing the resolution requesting legislation authorizing the creation of the tax on all sales and use transactions in the town of Emerald Isle calls upon the NC General Assembly, in its 2012 short session, to authorized the creation of this special tax. It must then be approved by the residents of Emerald Isle through a town referendum.

25 Years of Service Recognized Emerald Isle recognized, in front of fellow firefighters, Fire Chief Bill Walker for his 25 years of faithful and dedicated service to the town’s fire department. Walker, who was hired by the town in 1987, publicly thanked the town for the plaque they presented to him and pointed out to all in attendance that he owed his success to the firemen who joined him for the presentation, and that “they made all this possible.”

Fire Department to Purchase New ATVs The board voted unanimously to authorize the spending of up to $25,000 for the purchase of two new all-terrain vehicles to be used this summer by the beach patrol this summer. The purchase of these vehicles was moved forward from the FY 2012-13 budget with funding being transferred from sources that are bringing in more revenue than had been projected.

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The purchase is being funded with $3,000 from the video programing sales tax, $13,000 from hurricane re-entry permits and $9,000 for ABC revenues.

Village Market and Reel Outdoors to Expand The board unanimously approved the site plan and building elevation plan that will allow for the expansion of Reel Outdoors and the Village Market. In order to expand, Sunspray Properties, LLC, will purchase the carwash that sits adjacent to its current property, demolish the carwash and expand their building by 2,150 sq. ft. The expansion will have a similar appearance to the current building. The Village Market will occupy the new space, which will include seating for 20 customers, while Reel Outdoors will now occupy a space of approximately 3,900 sq. ft. The approval is contingent upon the combination of the two lots into a single parcel and the approval of site’s storm water plan by the town. Reel Outdoors has been in business on Emerald Isle since 1995.

Golf Carts Allowed to Drive at Night Golf cart drivers will now be able to hit the road after dark.

The board unanimously voted to change a restriction in the town’s current golf cart ordinance to allow permitted golf carts to be driven at night. Currently the carts may not be operated between ½ hour after sunset and ½ hour before sunrise. The town currently has around 175 permitted golf carts that are allowed to be driven in town. To be permitted to drive, each cart must have headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals and reflectors that allow them to be safely operated.

Dedication Ceremony Planned A formal dedication ceremony for the town’s Veterans Memorial will be held at 10am on Friday, May 25 and the dedication of the Gordon “Gordie” McAdams Memorial Picnic Shelter will be held at 2pm on Sunday, June 3. The veterans memorial and the picnic shelter are both located at the Emerald Isle’s new public boating access area.

Citizens Comments Allan Watts addressed the board with concerns over the beach nourishment program and the impact of the program on those who own property along the beach front, to the high tide mark. Watts questioned the placement of sand by the local government onto private property owners’ land and asked the town what was the impact of accepting sand upon their property and its impact on their property rights. Watts raised concerns that property owners are not being informed by the town that they “lose property rights” to their land when the town places sand funded with Federal FEMA funds upon their property.

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GardenScape The March of the Argentine Ants MANY OF US here in Carteret County have an ant problem. They are in our garden beds, but, even worse, they are in our houses, especially when it is wet outside. They are very difficult to control, but there is one key essential to management of any ant population: proper identification. Why does that matter? Because, knowing exactly which ant you have will help you choose an appropriate management strategy.

Today’s question answers the question of whether or not you have Argentine Ants. It seems they are the pennywort of the ant world and adaptable to whatever environment you have. They are sweet food eaters naturally, but will also eat greasy foods when indoors. They will live outdoors in the soil or build nests indoors in your wall. They live in such great numbers that they displace other ants, actively eliminating non-Argentine ant colonies in their range.

NC State entomologists Steve Bambara, Mike Waldvogel, Jules Silverman and John Brightwell have developed a great Insect Note on the Argentine Ant, which includes the following information to help you identify and manage these ant populations:

Identification Workers are about 1/8 inch (2.2 to 2.6 mm) in length. Argentine ants have a constricted petiole with one node and the12-segmented antenna has no club.

Workers are usually a uniform light brown to brown in color, are slender-bodied with an oval to somewhat triangular shaped head. Mandibles (jaws) have two large teeth neat the tip followed by a series of small teeth.

Biology The Argentine ant nests in diverse habitats and may support multiple reproductive queens in a colony. Related colonies may also be interconnected creating a web-like super population. They nest in soil exposed or protected under mulch, rotten wood, standing dead trees, debris, bird nests, beehives, and many other places. Indoor nests are often found in walls of bathrooms and kitchens and in crawl spaces beneath the floor. They have a general diet and feed on sweets or fruit and will readily utilize honeydew from certain 30

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insects. Indoors they may also feed on grease-containing foods. They can exist in harmony with other related Argentine ant colonies but eliminate competing species within their range. The number of ants in large colonies is almost inestimable.

Control Outdoors, landscape infestations may be indicated by heavy ant activity on tree trunks suggesting aphid or scale infestation, or ripening fruit (in fruit trees). Try to treat honeydew-producing aphid and scale insects on these trees or shrubs. Banding the trunk with sticky barriers may also be helpful to reduce colony size. This barrier may need to be inspected and refreshed regularly. Protein based baits are useful, but sugar-based baits are more attractive and effective. Gel baits such as Advion Ant Gel and Maxforce Ant Killer Bait Gel may be used according to label directions. Bait stations may be appropriate outdoors. Bait around each trail, tree base or mound area, if known. Spring is the best time to treat.

If continual reinvasion is a problem and the colony in not within the home or building, an outdoor chemical barrier sprayed 3-10 feet around the perimeter may be used in combination with an overall management plan. Such chemicals may contain permethrin, bifenthrin, carbaryl or other active ingredients. Read the label regarding the legal bandwidth and whether it allows treatment of the foundation.

Indoors, practice careful sanitation procedures. Quickly wipe up any ants found on surfaces with a soapy-water sponge and remove the source of their interest (unless baits are in use). Eliminate any possible attractive food sources and store foods in ant-proof containers.

Caulk or block any access points to inside the building such as around doors or windows. Spot treatment using household insecticides labeled for ants may be helpful, but avoid broad, arbitrary use over a large area. Baits are one method of management but are slow acting and will require periodic attention by the applicant. Do not use pesticides at the same time around bait stations. Be careful when moving potted plants from outdoors to indoors that ants are not within the pots. Keep

outdoor shrubs, vines and plants from direct contact with the house or building. Remove mulch from alongside of the building if the ants are in the mulch.

Colonies in walls will require baits such as Advion Ant Gel, Maxforce Ant Killer Bait Gel, Terro Ant Killer Bait or possible professional treatments injected into the wall space.

Argentine ant control may require a long-term pest management program.

Outdoor treatment may be required to solve an indoor problem. If you desire a professional pest control company, compare several companies, ask for an estimate and their overall management strategy. Pest Control Operators might use some of the products listed in the “NC Chemicals Manual.”

Note that recommendations for the use of chemicals are included in this publication as a convenience to the reader. The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial products or services in this publication does not imply endorsement by the NC Cooperative Extension Service nor discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned. Individuals who use chemicals are responsible for ensuring that the intended use complies with current regulations and conforms to the product label. Be sure to obtain current information about usage and examine a current product label before applying any chemical. For assistance contact an agent of NC Cooperative Extension in your county.

Anne D. Edwards, Director NC Cooperative Extension Service Carteret County Office Carteret.ces.ncsu.edu www.soundharvest.blogspot.com

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B U L L E T I N Board June 2012 Meetings

(area code 252)

Atlantic Beach 5 Planning Board, usually 1st Tuesday, 6pm, call 7262121, town hall meeting room.

25 Town Council, 4th Monday, 6pm, town hall meeting room.

Emerald Isle 12 Town Board, 2 Tuesday, 7pm, town board meeting room, 7500 Emerald Drive.

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

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

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

Indian Beach 13 Town Board, 2nd Wednesday, 5pm, town hall.

Pine Knoll Shores 1 Women’s Club Installation Luncheon, 11:30am, Coral Bay Club 5 Board of Adjustment, as necessary, 1st Tuesday, 9:30am.

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

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

12 Board of Commissioners, 2nd Tuesday, 6pm, town hall.

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

19 PIKSCO, 3rd Tuesday, 5pm.

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

26 Planning Board, 4th Tuesday, 2pm.

Around the County

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

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

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

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S T A Y I N G Busy June 2012 Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation All activities take place at the Community Center in Emerald Isle, unless otherwise noted.

The Community Center’s hours are: Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm, Sat, 9am-4pm, closed Sunday.

Call 252-354-6350 for more info. Be sure to visit our website at: www.emeraldisle-nc.org/ eiprd Adult Programs •AA: Saturdays at 8pm meets at town hall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Yoga as Therapy! Taught by medically certified Yoga & Pilates instructors, these classes are designed & instructed by physical therapists & doctors as therapeutic exercise for back, mind & body. Mon 10:30am, Wed 9am: $5 members, $10 non-members **Special Events and Information** June 7, 6:30-8pm, Emeraldfest Performer: Jimmy and Neal from “Pure T Mommicked” (Alternative-Rock) Enjoy live music and the tranquil ocean breeze. Bring chairs, blankets, even dinner! Access also features volleyball courts, picnic tables and restrooms. Alcoholic beverages prohibited. Western Ocean Regional Access (WORA) in Emerald Isle. No admission fee.

June 8, 7pm, Friday Free Flicks Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252-354-6350 for movie title one week prior to showing.

June 9, 9-11:00am, Youth Fishing Derby This is a FREE event open to kids, ages 5-12. Pre-registration (limited to 100 youth) is required and will run May 7-June 7, or until all spots are filled. Bring your own rod. Bait will be provided or bring your own. To register, stop by or call the Emerald Isle Community Center, 252-354-6350.

June 11-15, Monday-Friday, 9-10:30am, Youth Tennis Camp $70 for the week-long session • Ages 7-13 * All levels * Registration limited to 6 students.

For more information, contact Lainey Gottuso at lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-3546350.

June 15, 2-7pm, American Red Cross Blood Drive Carteret County Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center from 2-7pm, 7500 Emerald Drive. Please give!

June 16, 10am-1pm,Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops with Linda Phelps will take place at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Pre-registration is required, ages 12 and up. Fee is $5 with additional packages available. Use of tools and snack included. Fees payable at workshop. You may call Linda Phelps at 910-326-6164 or email rphelps@ec.rr.com.

June 16, 9am until the last game is over, 2 v 2 Beach Volleyball Tournaments Tournament location: Western Ocean Regional Access, Islander Drive, Emerald Isle. This is an “open gender” series and players must be at least 16 years old. Pre-registration is required by 5pm on Thursday, June 14 (no game day registration). Team fee is $25 cash per team and must be paid at pre-registration. Team fees are converted to prize money to go to the top two teams (70% to first place; 30% to second place). Teams must bring their own ball and will act as officials when not playing. For registration, payment and general information contact Lainey Gottuso at lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-6350.

June 18-Aug 20, Mondays, Summer Tennis Clinics with Tony Pereira $5 for Community Center members • $10 for non-members • Age 14-adult. No pre-registration required; drop-ins welcome. For more information, contact Lainey Gottuso at lgottuso@ emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-6350.

June 21, 6:30-8pm, Emeraldfest, Performer: “Conch Stew” (Pop-Beach) Enjoy live music and the tranquil ocean breeze. Bring chairs, blankets, even dinner! Access also features volleyball courts, picnic tables and restrooms. Alcoholic beverages prohibited. Western Ocean Regional Access (WORA) in Emerald Isle. No admission fee.

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A T T H E Aquarium Watch them waddle!

MEET SUKI, OSWALD, Sly and South, the hottest stars on the beach this summer. The four penguins waddle and swim in the new, limited-time Penguin Plunge exhibit. The exhibit and its inhabitants are the center of fun, educational, penguinfocused activities through Sept. 30.

Keep an eye out for Splash, the penguin mascot, when you visit.

In addition to the fun factor, Penguin Plunge delivers a conservation message. Its charming blackand-white inhabitants are captive-bred African penguins, representing an endangered species native to the southern African coast. Penguins worldwide share environmental threats such as pollution, fisheries depletion and habitat destruction with wildlife closer to home.

Penguin Plunge is free with admission or membership.

Fin-Filled Fridays World Oceans Day on June 8 kicks off a fun frenzy focused on sharks that lasts all summer long. Fin-Filled Fridays features all sharks, all day every Friday through Aug. 10.

Programs, activities, crafts and special displays spotlight these mysterious and often misunderstood top predators of the sea. Watch divers swim with the sharks in the Living Shipwreck. Get the inside scoop on shark anatomy in a Creature Feature. Meet Friendly Finley, the shark mascot.

The toothy times expand to seven days for Shark Week, July 22-28. Shark activities are free with admission or membership.

Turtle Tuesdays Attention turns to all types of turtles on Tuesdays, June 12-Aug. 14. Turtle Tuesdays programs, activities, crafts and

exhibits put the spotlight on these shelled reptiles. Programs cover common critters such as freshwater box turtles, and the more seldom seen sea turtles. These saltwater dwellers take center stage Aug. 14 with the Sea Turtle Celebration.

Activities on this day highlight tiny sea turtles that annually hatch by the hundreds on area beaches.

Beachgoers can find out how to prevent obstacles that block the path of the infant turtles as they scramble from their sandy nests to the surf. The Aug. 14 celebration includes a salute to Nimbus, the aquarium’s rare white loggerhead sea turtle. Nimbus turns two in August.

Activities are free with admission or membership.

All aboard for fun!

The Onboard Collection Cruise is back! This popular excursion provides a glimpse at life beneath the surface as aquarium staff identifies marine animals that turn up in the trawl nets, before the creatures are safely returned to the water. The fare is $35 per person and all sailors must be 6 or older. Advance registration is a must.

Other familyfriendly outdoor adventures begin on or after June 9 and include kayak and canoe excursions, fishing lessons, crabbing and clamming, and exploring the nighttime beach, the marsh and the maritime forest. Indoors, choose from an expanded selection of behind-the-scenes tours that includes those focused on otters, sharks and feeding the fish. Budding marine biologists can spend an afternoon with the husbandry staff as an Aquarist Apprentice.

Advance registration and fees are required for these and other programs, and online registration is fast and easy online.

Winging It: Birds in Flight, featuring native raptors and water birds, is offered at 1pm daily for $4 per person in addition to admission – purchase tickets at admissions.

The aquarium is open 9am-5pm daily. Admission is $8 for ages 13-61, $7 for ages 62 and over and $6 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under and North Carolina Aquarium Society members are admitted free. The Aquarium is five miles west of Atlantic Beach; the address is 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. See the Pine Knoll Shores section of www.ncaquariums.com or call 252-247-4003 for more information.

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Patrick and Mary Ryan to George and Mary Ellis, 10300 #302A Coast Guard Road, $325,000.

Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during April 2012.* Atlantic Beach Bank of America to BAC Home Loan, 225 Pelican Drive, $94,500.

Ann Gioeli to Buna Powell, 115 Atlantic Beach Causeway, $280,500.

Richard and Catherine Schlaefer to Debra Bradsher, 2511 #103B W. Fort Macon Road, $160,000.

Janet and Alfred Rehm, Jr. to Timothy and Jan Butts, 229 Old Causeway Road, $335,000.

Thomas Best and Diane Best to Nicholas and Winifred Gleason, 213 Sound Side Drive, $425,000.

Cottages at Bay Ridge, LLC to Ronald and Marita Bretzke, 221 Sound Side Drive, $430,000.

Thomas and Nancy Coxe to Shannon and Joseph Cox, Jr., 914 Ocean Ridge Drive, $625,000.

Beaufort SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. to Donald and Rosalie Beierwaltes, 200 Pleasant Drive, $10,000.

Richard and Joyce Collette to Dale Gillikin, 500 Harkers Island Road, $25,000.

Randall and Tiffany Ramsey to Karey Guthrie, 176 Channel Rock Road, $26,000.

PPJ Invest, LLC to Randolph and Jeannie Powell, 122 Deer Trail, $40,000.

Ynez and Joseph Peterson to Alphonsa Davis, 506 Craven St., $45,000.

Mark Aderhold to Green Tree Servicing, Inc., 106 Angela Road, $46,500.

Robert Fish to Donald and Laura Scurry, 104 Ronnie Road, $65,000.

The Palmetto Bank to Eric and Elizabeth Rosen, 103 Garbacon Drive, $76,500.

Adam Gottsegen to First Flight Federal Credit Union, 165 Arrington Road, $97,500.

Evelyn Gifford to Faith Bates, 285 Channel Rock Road, $100,000.

Jason and Sharon Yeomans to Rebecca Rose and Virginia Hesness,

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1403 Live Oak St., $113,000.

F. Murphy Averitt, III to Waste Management of Carolinas, Inc., 290 Golden Farm Road, $143,000.

Melody LePage to Genevieve Ankeny, 513 Pine St., $160,000.

Barney and Martha McLaughlin to Casey Livingston, 502 Mulberry St., $168,000.

Frank and Sarah Hassinger to Don and Elizabeth Gould, 603 Broad St., $168,000 The Shelby Freeman Family Limited Partnership to Southern Frock, LLC, 517 Front St., $190,000.

Marcus Lee King and Constance King Gidzinski to Carl Spangler and Gayle Price Van Velsor, 105 Chelsea Circle, $227,000.

State Employees Credit Union to Frances and Eddie Roland, 106 W Landing Drive, $350,000.

Grady, David Kieber, Cynthia King, Barbara Kieber, Susan Prusinski, Stan Prusinski, Robert Kieber, Jr., Cecila Keiber, Joseph Kieber, Alison Kieber and Thomas and Sharon Drum to Joseph Kieber, 103 Sutton Drive, $125,500.

Frederick Schnittker to John and Lori Taft, 312 Lord Berkeley Drive, $405,000.

Trustees of the Raymond Haire Revocable Living Trust to Donna Fischer, 301 Soundview Drive, $235,000.

M. Douglas Goines to East Hardwood Company, Inc., Sea Oats, Lot 37, $427,500.

Cedar Point Marsh Harbour Partners, Inc. to Stone Bay Partners, LLC, 109 Hope Town Court, $50,000.

Marsh Harbour Partners, Inc. to Stone Bay Partners, LLC, 305 Treasure Cay, $100,000.

Bank Banking & Trust Company to Lake Carolina Homes, 105 Marsh Island Drive, $180,000.

Carol McDonald to RCJ Properties, LLC, 9934 #W Louise Howard Court, $425,000.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company to One West Bank, 9905 Chrissie Wright Court, $487,500.

Wells Fargo Bank to Bank of America Mortgage Securities, 6812 Ocean Drive, $551,000.

Stephen Swain to Kerr and Dorothy Stevens, 7001 Sound Drive, $565,000.

Blair Development Group, LLC to James and Marsha Blair, 7005 #W Ocean Drive, $575,000.

Anthony and Tracie Jones to Elizabeth and Harold Booth, Jr., 401 Mallard Court, $227,000.

Stone Bay Parnters, LLC to Gregory Mayer, 104 Sweet Grass Trail, $300,000.

SunTrust Bank to Millard and Heather Woodard, 536 Shipmast Court, $251,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Bradley and Nicolle Johnson, 103 HopeTown Court, $300,000.

Caviness & Cates Buildings and Development Co. to Brenda Slomski, 127 Radley Lane, $255,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Zachary and Rebecca Johnson, Lot 123 Phase 3, Section 1 Marsh Harbour, $300,000.

Grady and Elizabeth Ells to Wells Fargo Bank, 2011 Emerald Drive, $733,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Dudley and Mary Griggs, 304 Treasure Cay, $319,000.

Velvet Rattelade to Sellers and April Hardee, 7528 Sound Drive, $975,000.

Emerald Isle David Gruber and Margaret Vigiolto to Maria Cantwell, 9705 Green Glen Road, 100,000.

Gloucester Kenneth and Karen Bates to Albert Rowe, III and Amanda Warrington, 414460 Straits Road, $290,000.

Scott and Colleen Nibbe to Dwayne and Amy Staton, 6901 Canal Drive, $105,000.

Harkers Island John and Terri Fluhart to Louis and Amy Tyson, 952 Island Road, $75,000.

Carolyn Whitler to Sheldon and Elizabeth Buresh, 290 Old Causeway Road, $372,000.

Morgan Creek Landings, Inc. to Martha and Phillip Ransdell, II, 212 #106 Old Causeway Road, $380,000.

Linda Norbutt to Alan Skidmore, 729 Comet Drive, $389,000.

Margaret Barnes and L.M. Barnes, III to Margaret Cooke, 1408 Front St., $575,000.

M & J Interest, LLC to Marlene Sensale, 115 Turner St., $650,000.

Michael and Corliss Bradley to Robert Macarthur, Jr. and Frieda Menzer, 102 Ann St., $925,000.

Cape Carteret Michael and Maurine Brown to John and Michelle Whitfield, 201 Live Oak Drive, $65,000.

Gregory Kieber, Ann Etgen, Marie Kieber-Emmons, Tom KieberEmmons, Carolyn Grady, Michael

Barbara Stallings to Kitchen Draft, Inc., 151 Doe Drive, $130,000.

Rita and Lawrence Overstreet, Jr. to Jeffrey and Sadye Bartolomei, 2507 B1 Ocean Drive, $597,500.

Sam Tyler to Avayan, Inc., 7904 Emerald Drive, $687,500.

Frances Armitage to Jane Suber, 104 Seagull Road, $135,000.

Indian Beach Brock & Schott, PLLC to First Citizens Bank & Trust Company, 1501 Salter Path Road, $185,500.

Joseph and Beverly Cox to Donald and Linda Wendelken, 110 Sandbur Drive, $225,000.

Timothy and Elizabeth Kind to Carol Latham, 1505 Salter Path Road, $228,000.

Garnet Lyons to William and Sharon Godwin, 104 Connie St., $274,000.

Marshallberg Jasper and Linda Forehand to David and Cheryl Schultz, 232 Polly Way Lane, $125,000.

John Massengill and Joyce Bauer to Jason and Laura Poe, 116 Sand Castle Drive, $325,000.

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R E N T A L Signs (cont. from page 14)

for the solution that is best for the age, style and amenities of your beach home. It may feel like a bit of a risk to raise prices for unbooked weeks when you are 14-21 days prior to arrival but in business, risk has its rewards. It will bring great satisfaction to your loyal repeat rental guests who booked nine or 10 months earlier to see prices actually increase the closer we get to those prime July weeks.

The book end of the yield management strategy is to reward those loyal, repeat guests who do book very early. You could offer a modest discount, or even more creative, a gas card or a grocery card they can use while on vacation.

So, what will it be, high occupancy, high revenue, or both?

Ponder which is best for your beach investment property then make smart, unemotional decisions on your revenue strategy.

But, if that week is still vacant, don’t play the blame game with your vacation rental manager. Instead, if your family can’t come to the beach that open week, look among your circle of friends and family. Think of those who may have lost their job or suffered financial loss due to poor health. There is someone you know who could really use that vacation week and in doing so, you’ve made their world just a little more hopeful. Good stewardship has its own rewards, too.

Julia Batten Wax Broker/Owner, Emerald Isle Realty jwax@EIRealty.com ISLAND REVIEW/June 2012

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Michael Runyon to Marvin Creamer, 919 Harrell Drive, $119,000.

Strange Court, $247,000. $200,000.

J. Hubert and Cotton Parrott to Elizabeth Sumrell, 307 N 10th St., $212,000.

HC Preston and Amy Lea to Adam and Catherine Olander, 1805 Champion Drive, $250,000.

Henry Scott to Lee and Brenda Pike, 3800 Guardian Ave., $222,000.

Samuel and Kimberly McConkey to Dennis and Leslie Marquardt, 1204 Arendell St., $344,000.

Alan and Hubbard to Ray and Amy Schueller, 3507 Sunny Drive, $223,000.

Newport James and Irene Kelley to Gardner Kelley, 159 Dusty Trail, $5,000.

William and Terri Farrington to Joshua and Tiffani Easton, 4425 Arendell St. #202, $224,000.

Shirley Hildebrandt to Kenneth and Karen Hildebrandt, 201 Red Barn Road, $16,000.

Charles and Cheryl Delp to Alaa and Brandi Abdelsalam, 803 West Haven Blvd., $232,000.

Atlas NC II SPE, LLC to Charles and Marcia Jordan, 865 Cannonsgate Drive, $17,000.

Naomi Schlick and Marilyn Crumbacker to Jay and Susan Bohlen, 133 Carefree Lane, $232,000.

Branch Banking & Trust Company to Christopher Ferri and Lana Mansfield, 125 Hardwick Lane, $17,000.

Mary Garner to Kristin Gray, 1514 Country Club Road, $180,000.

Jeffrey and Merlie Glasgow to Keith Gloria Moyer, 1505 Dills Creek Lane, $240,000.

Ireland Caffey, Jr. to James and Wanda Temple, 116 Bogue Landing Drive, $18,000.

John and Mary Schronce to Brenda Reash, 3200 Crystal Oaks Lane, $101,000.

Christopher and Paulette Teasdale to Paul Prystash, 203 Rochelle Drive, $188,000.

Jeffrey and Betty Draughon to James and Sadie Canady, 105 East Core Drive, $245,000.

Donald and Mary Yates to Karen Weigand, 705 Birdie Court, $25,000.

Judene Spivey to Matthew Goodwin, 111 Vashti Drive, $110,500.

Atlas NC I SPE, LLC to Ticon Properties, LLC, 200 Johnson Road,

MCM, Inc. to Tracey Harris, 1204

Morehead City Michael Thomas to David and Karen Horton, 3400 Elm St., $10,500.

Heirs to Estate of William Becton to Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity, 1300 Fisher St., $20,000.

C. Barrett Graham to Awni Hamad, 2405 Avery St., $48,000.

Gray Morgan to Albert Jackson and Sandra Jean DiBiasi-Nicholson, 2305 Mayberry Loop Road, $64,000.

Thomas and Sandra Claytor, William and Mary Ellen St. Clair, Raymond and Catherine Crowder, Joseph Rihter, Stephen and Sharon Williams, Stephen Richter, Cathy Childress and Susan Richter to Theodore and Kimberly Peters, 4405 Country Club Road, $86,000.

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Glenn and Holly Briggs to Cindi Hamilton, 1805 Red Rox Lane, $120,000.

William and Constance Brophy and Patricia Brophy to Shana and Floyd Olmstead, IV, 1301 Arendell St., $130,000.

Bradford Teer to Jonathan Dickey, 207 N 20th St., $134,000.

Dorothy McLawhorn to Lawton and Dorothy Nisbet, 105 S 27th St., $150,000.

David and Susan Brumley to Ashley Zack, 208 Pensacola Ave., $162,000.

Johnise Winberry-Culpepper to Rodney and Julia Parrish, 3216 Mill

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T O U R I S M Barometer Signature Events Draw Big Crowds to the Crystal Coast THIS SUMMER OFFERS up some exciting activities and events that appeal to the local community as well as our treasured guests. With the kids out of school, families start heading down by the carloads in for some much anticipated beach time, good seafood and quality time with family and friends.

Different activities appeal to different people and there is a wide variety of things to do all summer long. Of course any activity surrounding the water is popular this time of year, and the 54th annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament, June 8-16, is no exception! One of the largest sportfishing tournaments in the country, there are more than 200 competitors. Several events are open to the public beginning with the popular Captain’s Party on June 9. Taking place at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, it’s a great time for the several hundred who attend including dancing to a top notch band, dining on a smorgasbord of tasty food and beverages and shopping for that unique gift from sponsor booths with wonderful and unique items for sale. Other popular events to attend are the Big Pig Pickin’ at Gallants Channel in Beaufort and the Ladies Day Fashion Show and Awards Banquet, also at the Crystal Coast Civic Center.

The most excitement surrounding the tournament is the daily weigh-ins on the Morehead City waterfront that draws huge crowds. It’s not every day that you get a chance to see a 700 pound fish be hoisted up within a few feet of you!

~Emerald Tidings~ (cont. from page 24)

on Sunday, June 3. The public is invited to attend.

Commissioner McAdams served on the board of commissioners from 1989 to 1999, including 3 terms as mayor pro-tem. Commissioner McAdams was an avid fisherman and would be proud of the new public boating access area.

Commissioner McAdams passed away suddenly in 2003 at the age of 42.

Contributions made in Commissioner McAdams’ honor funded the materials for the new picnic shelter and volunteer labor was provided by the Crystal Coast Woodworkers under the direction of Emerald Isle resident Howard Pinner.

EmeraldFest Concert Series Begins June 7

The town’s new summer concert series, EmeraldFest, begins on Thursday, June 7. Outdoor concerts will be held on the first and third Thursdays of June, July, August and September from 6:30 to 8pm at the Western Ocean Regional Access. Bring your lawn chair and come out and enjoy the great music!

The first act is “Jimmy and Neal” from pure t mommicked on June 7. Other great acts are lined up all summer long, including “Conch Stew” on June 21.

EmeraldFest is part of a partnership with SwanFest, the summer concert series held each Sunday evening at 6:30pm in downtown Swansboro. For a complete listing of performers at both EmeraldFest and SwanFest, visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/ upcomingevents.

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In conjunction with the men’s tournament, the 15th annual Kelly Wagner Lady Angler Tournament is Friday, June 8 at the Civic Center from 6-9pm. For complete details on The Big Rock, visit www.thebigrock.com.

Another long standing event is the 52nd annual Beaufort Old Homes & Gardens Tour on June 22-23. This annual walking tour takes place in or near the historic district in downtown Beaufort and features historic homes, gardens, churches and meeting halls. Private homes, Beaufort Historic Site buildings, the Old Burying Ground, narrated bus tours of the historic district, concerts and an antique car show are all highlights of this signature event. Call 252-728-5225 or visit www. beauforthistoricsite.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

Summertime is a great opportunity to be outdoors for our free music concerts offered throughout the county. Talented local and regional bands perform a variety of music from alternative rock to blues and country at Katherine Davis Park in downtown Morehead City, The Dock House in Beaufort, Fort Macon State Park and the Western Ocean Regional Access (WORA) in Emerald Isle.

Come out and support The Morehead City Marlins baseball team, which is looking forward to a big season with 28 home games. Head to Big Rock Stadium for some family fun this summer!

For details on all events on the Crystal Coast, visit www. crystalcoastnc.org/upcoming-events.

Elizabeth Barrow Director, Local PR/Communication Crystal Coast Tourism Authority

Overnight Beach Equipment Exception Permits Available

Town ordinances require that all unattended beach equipment (tents, canopies, chairs, volleyball nets, etc.) be removed from the beach between 7pm and 8am daily, and town staff regularly enforce this ordinance. The penalty for leaving unattended beach equipment out overnight is confiscation, so please make sure you remove all unattended beach equipment at the end of the day.

Only oceanfront property owners are eligible for two exception permits, and these exception permits can be obtained by visiting 7509 Emerald Drive, or calling 252-354-3424, the town administration building during normal business hours. Exception permits are available now, and are valid for the entire 2012 season. Please note that the 2011 exception permits are still valid, and can be used again in 2012.

Taxpayer Beach Access Parking Permits Available

Parking fees are collected at the town’s Eastern Ocean Regional Access and Western Ocean Regional Access each weekend through Sept. 16. A $10 per vehicle parking fee is charged from 7am-4pm on weekends and holidays only.

Emerald Isle taxpayers are eligible for two free annual parking permits for the Eastern Ocean Regional Access and Western Ocean Regional Access. The parking permits are granted only for vehicles registered in the name of the taxpayer, and are not transferable. Previously issued 2011 parking permits are no longer valid, and a new 2012 parking permit is required. To obtain your free parking permit, please visit 7509 Emerald Drive or call 252-354-3424 during normal business hours.

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T O W N Meeting Mimosa Bridge Project Delays NOTING THAT HE was unhappy with having to make the announcement, Town Manager Brian Kramer informed the Pine Knoll Shores Board of Commissioners that the Mimosa Bridge project will not be completed in time for Memorial Day as originally anticipated.

“The span will be up, but not open to vehicular traffic,” Kramer said during the board’s regularly scheduled May meeting. He estimates that June 15 is a more realistic goal for completion of the project.

Contractors ran into a variety of setbacks, Kramer said, although he didn’t elaborate on the problems faced by the team.

Road Maintenance Plan Kramer said he had taken a tour of town recently, to create an inventory of roads that need attention, as part of the development of a road maintenance plan. The big ticket areas at the top of the priority list include Bay and Knollwood drives and Pinewood Circle.

The Public Works Dept. will seek an estimate from Onslow Paving for the .75 mile stretch. The company will be in Pine Knoll Shores during the coming month to complete work on Mimosa Bridge and Kramer is hopeful that a reduced bid will be received because the company will already be on site. He estimated the cost to be around $90,000. No decision was made by the board on whether or not to approve the project.

Zoning of Access Sites Disputed Town Attorney Niel Whitford found himself interjecting during a discussion about the zoning of the town’s public beach access sites. Mayor Ken Jones had recently expressed an interest in rezoning the seven access points in town that have been fully paid for. Only two of the sites, Iron Steamer and Hampton Inn, are currently zoned for recreational use. Sites on Ocean Glenn, Dogwood, Knollwood and Dayton Place as well as the Clamdigger are zoned either residential or multi-family, which several board members found inappropriate.

Kramer had reviewed the current zoning and noted that while it may be beneficial to rezone them if the town wanted to set up different uses for the sites at a later date, the current zoning allowed for a lot of latitude with the access sites.

The code (74-213) pertaining to the accesses states that the town “may establish public beach access sites and facilities, including associated parking and construct structures thereon, in any zoning district in the town of Pine Knoll Shores without regard to setbacks, yard requirements, impervious surface requirements, landscape requirements or any other provision or restriction within the zoning, subdivision or other chapters of Pine Knoll Shores Code.”

It was Commissioner Bob Danehy who most vocally took opposition with the residential zoning, noting that all land in town should have some classification that appropriately designates its uses. He said that the signage for the beach access sites does not fully explain that the land is owned by the town, referring to the accesses as CAMA sites, instead of town sites 44

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approved by CAMA. He moved that the board should deem all town land as “municipal property,” receiving a second from Commissioner Clark Edwards.

“We need to make a statement that we own the space,” Danehy said. “It’s not residential – that’s a misnomer. It’s not multi-family.”

Whitford suggested that if the board was to accept the zoning suggestion, he wasn’t sure that it would be legal. Currently, municipal property isn’t a zoning option in Pine Knoll Shores.

To make that determination, Whitford said it would need to go before the planning board and a public hearing would need to be scheduled.

“I understand the sentiment, but let’s put this through the normal process,” he suggested.

The board voted unanimously to have the planning board review the possibility of rezoning the land along with the strategic planning committee.

Vehicles to be Auctioned Off With newly leased vehicles in place, the Dept. of Public Safety received a nod by the board to use an online auction service, govdeals.com, to sell property now considered surplus by the town. Items headed for the auction block include one 2001 and two 2003 Ford Crown Victorias; a 2005 Ford Explorer; 2006 Chevy Impala; 2007 Dodge Charger; and all police vehicle equipment (including, but not limited to light bars, radios, mountings, etc…) not being used in the new fleet.

Any winning bid must be accepted and approved by the town manager prior to the completion of the transaction. No date was given for when the auction may begin.

Personnel Policy Changed With the exception of Larry Corsello, the board voted to change language in the town’s personnel policy that would allow for overtime to be paid to exempt employees under special circumstances.

Prior language stated that exempt employees could only be paid overtime when FEMA had declared an emergency.

Following Hurricane Irene in August of 2011, several town employees were required to work extended hours, however, FEMA took offense to the code’s language and opted not to reimburse the town for those overages. The changes to the code does not mention FEMA by name, but rather states that overtime will be allowed with the town manager’s approval.

Safe Boating Week The board proclaimed the week of May 19-25 as National Safe Boating Week with the help of the members of the Fort Macon Sail and Power Squadron. On average, 700 people die annually in boating-related accidents in the US, the vast majority of which are caused by human error or poor judgment.

The Sail and Power Squadron hosts boating safety courses throughout the year. To learn more, visit frsps.org or call 252822-0022.

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C L U B News Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club A TRIP TO the home of beekeeper, Donna Lynk, called “Honeybees-by-the-Sea” in Morehead City was the highlight of the May 9 meeting of the Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club.

Members learned all about the tending of beehives and were treated to the marvelous taste of the honey which they produce. They were also informed about the mysterious disappearance of millions of honeybees from hives all over the country.

In April, club members visited the home of Gini and Don Stambaugh on Beechwood Drive for a viewing of their raised gardens and a demonstration of their very special project – the creation of English trough gardens. Just walking around admiring the lovely flowers and plantings in their marvelous gardens took our breath away. No botanical garden anywhere could be more spectacular than the breathtaking landscaping of all the property surrounding the Stambaugh’s house! While both are avid gardeners, Don describes himself as “the digger” and Gini as “the designer.” As members arrived at the home, we found Don in the process of constructing one of his trough gardens. He was applying and pressing down, bit by bit, what looked like mud upon a rigid mold of his next trough garden.

In truth, it was really the cement mixture for the trough containing 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 perlite and 1/3 Portland cement.

He and Gini took great pains to spread it evenly to a 2-inch thickness.

Don explained that the mold could be a cardboard box, Styrofoam chest, plastic container, plastic dishpan, kitty litter pan, or any wood or polystyrene form, but that it is imperative to cover it with plastic and chicken wire before applying the cement mixture. This particular recipe is called “hypertufa” – a term used for artificial stone, which is a substitute for natural volcanic rock, which is called “tufa”. Constructing one’s own English trough requires much patience, mixing together the ingredients in the correct measures, spreading the mold with great care, waiting several days for the tufa covering to cure (or dry), and even remembering to insert two to four hollow sticks or tubes in the bottom to allow for drainage.

On June 13 the club will hold the annual installation luncheon at the Coral Bay Club. Regular meetings are held at 9:30am at town hall on the second Wednesday of each month, and visitors and guests are most welcome to attend.

By Clare Winslow

Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club President Bonnie Ferneau welcomed members of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club to its April 27 meeting at town hall. Refreshments, provided by Barbara Yankauskas, Betty Thomas and Dianne Williams were presented on a table with tulips surrounded by books to reflect the meeting’s library theme. Vice-President Barbara Milhaven introduced guest speaker Susan Simpson who has managed all four branches of the county library system since 1993. Over the years, the library has undergone many changes. She expressed an

overview of the extremely successful and popular “Let’s Talk About It” program offered by the NC Humanities Council held periodically at the Beaufort Library. Library members can attend discussions provided by university professors on various books in the series.

Another library service is NCLIVE, Libraries in Virtual Education, www.nclive.org, which provides access to publications on career and business information, scientific research, videos, periodicals, literature and much more. Its sites cannot be reached with regular search engines. Lending e-books is under consideration, but since its technology is frequently changing and many publishers do not fully support lending systems, it is still a difficult and expensive deal to implement within the county library budget. Library services continue with books, children’s groups, computer use, art exhibits and guest speakers, while the staff continues to investigate possible new technology. As part of the CravenPamlico-Carteret Regional Library System, county members have access to materials from 10 libraries.

Simpson noted that the heart of our public library is the community it serves. Friends of the Library has been a financial and supportive benefit and she encouraged membership by all residents.

Dot Miller reported that the Beach Book Club is reading “The Jew Store” by Stella Suberman, a memoir of Stella’s father, a Russian immigrant who moved his family in 1920 from New York City to Concordia, Tenn., a town where African Americans suffered discrimination, the Ku Klux Klan was on the march, and the townspeople viewed Jews with suspicion. Between the Bookends’ latest reading is “The Paris Wife” by Paula McLain, which is the story of Hadley Richarson who became Ernest Hemingway’s first wife when he was 21.

They moved to Paris where they became a golden couple in the lively group known as “the lost generation.” LIT WITS is reading “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime” by Mark Haddon. It is the story of Christopher John Francis Boone, an autistic child whose world falls apart when he finds his neighbor’s dog killed and he is initially blamed for the killing. He decides to track down the real killer, in an investigation inspired by his favorite fictional character, Sherlock Holmes. Dot also encouraged the club members to join the Bogue Banks Library to help finance its activities so well used by our community.

Pauly Brown’s Report on Famous Women featured Eva Rutland as a tribute to April’s National Library Week. She is an author who went blind in her 50’s, but kept writing. She dictated stories into a recorder, then transcribed them on a typewriter. Her first Harlequin novel, “To Love Them All” was followed by more than 20 novels selling more than 6 million copies worldwide. At 93, she is working on her second memoir. She retreats into her thoughts without distractions – a key reason she became a prolific, best-selling writer.

The next meeting of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club is the Installation Luncheon at 11:30am on Friday, June 1 at the Coral Bay Club. Contact Mary Greene or Linda Strader.

Members can pay their 2012-2013 dues at this time.

By Veronica Stanley

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M A Y O R ’ S Notes

Reasons to Celebrate in Pine Knoll Shores AS WE ROLL into the summer season we’re also rolling into the end of the town and state’s fiscal year … an end and a new beginning.

As this edition is published, your board of commissioners is preparing for the Mayor Ken Jones final vote on the 2012/2013 Pine Knoll Shores Budget. They have worked diligently to make sure our town is as efficient as possible while taking care of the needs of the citizens and your property year round. Many changes take time in order for the efficiencies and savings to be realized. Pine Knoll Shores is ahead of the efficiency curve. Why? Our team, and our people.

Our team, has as it’s cornerstone, the staff that make sure we manage our resources, your money, wisely. They are always looking for better, smarter ways of doing business.

Our team has as its backbone, many citizen volunteers. The team is rounded out with expertise from contractors to help us do more with less. This team always has the same primary concern in mind, our community. We actually do pay attention to our town’s vision statement and mission

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statement. There is a lot going on, and as a community, a lot to look forward to.

Do you have your PARCard? Why not? This card represents government and local business working together to save the card holder money and encourage the use of local businesses, thereby helping local business. The card costs only $20 per year and gives you discounts at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast, GLOBE Kids and Gals, Ernie’s Gift World, the Monkey Bar, El Zarape, the Watermark, Port of Call, the Crystal Coast Lady, and the Channel Marker restaurants. Proceeds from the sale of the card go toward activities put on by our parks and recreation committee.

Activities include concerts in the park, the Easter Egg hunt, Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, Christmas Flotilla and parades, just to name a few.

The card can be purchased at town hall during week days, or the Public Safety Building on weekends. It sure is easy to save the cost of the card!

Our town’s major fund raising event will celebrate its fifth year with the Kayak for the Warriors annual kayak race on June 8-9. You can and should plan your entire weekend around this event! The night before there will be a reception in the Veteran’s Park at town hall. At the reception and the day of the race there is a silent auction. Kids, adults, fun or competition: Something for EVERYONE! Our town is financially healthy, citizen and visitor friendly, and very, very active. Bring on the summer!

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T O W N Meeting FY 2012-13 Proposed Budget Public Hearing Held TOWN MANAGER DAVID Walker presented the proposed FY 201213 Annual Operating Budget to the council for its consideration during the April board meeting. The council is scheduled to formally adopt the town’s budget at its May 21 regular meeting.

Only two citizens spoke during the public hearing, Claude Andrews and “Cap’n Jim” Willis. Andrews noted the “good job and hard work” of the staff in preparing a budget during this difficult time, while Willis asked if additional revenue is anticipated from the “Circle Project,” in the coming year.

The proposed budget for the town’s General Fund is $5.8 million and reflects a decrease of 3.7 percent from last year’s budget. The proposed budget calls for no increase in the town’s property tax rate, remaining at 17 cents, and no increase in solid waste fees, building inspection fees or other general fund fees. The proposed budget for the town’s Water Fund is $1,018,635 with no increase in water rates charge for FY 2012-13, according to the proposal outlined by Walker.

The town’s workforce is projected to be 56 full-time employees, a decrease of one full time employee. The town’s largest departments are police with 19 employees, fire/EMS with 14, and public works with 10. The town’s remaining 13 employees work in water, finance, inspections, administration, planning and a town clerk. Just under $4 million of the town’s overall budget is associated with workforce costs.

The town is entering the year with healthy balances in each of its funds according to Walker. The General Fund unrestricted balance is estimated to be at $4,562,477, while the Water Fund’s unrestricted balance in estimated to be $2,198,364. The town’s Beach Nourishment Fund Reserve is $336,902 with no planned use for the upcoming fiscal year.

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the planned May 21 adoption of the budget. The town’s proposed budget may be viewed in its entirety at www.atlanticbeach-nc.com.

Town Seeks Input Mayor Trace Cooper is looking to hear from Atlantic Beach citizens on two issues that impact the town governance. The first is the method of how the council members are elected. Currently Atlantic Beach uses a “plurality” election model, Cooper explained, “only three other towns in the state are like us.” Under this system, each elected official needs to receive a majority of the votes cast, while most election winners in North Carolina are determined by those who receive the highest number of votes cast, Cooper explained.

The impact on Atlantic Beach, if a change was made, could mean its election date would be moved to the same date as all other towns in the county which may save the town some administrative costs associated with holding “one stop/early voting,” along with generating higher voter turnout for elections according to Cooper.

Currently Atlantic Beach is the only municipality in Carteret County to have staggered terms. Staggered terms “provides for stability and continuity,” Cooper stated, while not having staggered terms allows voters to change the entire council’s make up at each election. Cooper wants to hear from citizens on this issue. You can email Mayor Cooper at cooper@coopdev.com.

Purchase of Fire Engine Authorized The council unanimously approved the purchase of a 2013 pumper Fire Engine (1,500 GPM) for $362,654. The new engine is being manufactured to town’s specifications by KME Kovatch of Nesquehoning, Penn., with a 9-month (270 day) build-delivery date. The town has utilized a NC League of Municipalities recommended and NC General Statute authorized purchasing program run by the Houston-Galveston Area Council to gain the lowest possible price for this new equipment through competitive bidding program, stated Town Manager Walker.

He noted that the town will finance this purchase, over 7 years, with the first annual installment payment due in FY 2013-14. This new engine will replace a 22year-old engine, also manufactured by KME, which will be sold as surplus once the new engine is brought on line.

Citizens Comments Pace Winstead seeks “Duck Crossing” signs on the causeway. During the public comment period, Winstead asked the council to consider signs along the causeway to alert drivers to the many ducks in the area.

“They are a part of this beach,” and a sign showing the area is a “Duck Crossing” would highlight the fact that Atlantic Beach is a “family oriented community that cares about its environment and its animals” she stressed. Winstead also used her time to thank the council, the town manager, and the town’s entire staff for the work they each have put into the planned 75th anniversary celebration.

Claude Andrews spoke in agreement to the “Duck Crossing” signs, calling it a good idea, and expressed his appreciation for the work that has gone into the 75th anniversary celebration. Andrews also took the opportunity to invite everyone to stop by the fire station to see a handmade, fireman crafted table that has been donated to the station for their use.

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M A Y O R ’ S Notes Looking Back on 75 Summers ON MAY 1ST, we celebrated the 75th Mayor Trace Cooper anniversary of the first town council meeting in the town of Atlantic Beach. We held the meeting under a tent on the site of the first meeting, which was held in the lobby of the Atlantic Beach Hotel. While we were holding this ceremonial meeting on May 1, the US flag and the North Carolina flag that we raised above the Circle had both flown over our respective capitals in Washington, DC and Raleigh on March 17, 2012, the 75th anniversary of the date of incorporation of Atlantic Beach.

The day began with a bus tour of several historic sites in town.

The tour was led by our own “banksologist” Capt. Jim Willis and oral historian, Rodney Kemp. We were fortunate that our friends at the Beaufort Historical Association allowed us to use their doubledecker bus for the tour. Although, the town of Atlantic Beach has only been incorporated for 75 years, the history of the town goes much further back. We visited sites such as Burnside’s Hole, where Union troops came ashore to assault Fort Macon during the Civil War as well as Ashbury Beach and Money Island Beach – the locations of the early beach pavilions that predated any permanent settlement in town. If you missed the bus tours, we are using these tours to create a walking or biking tour of Atlantic Beach history that will soon be available on our town website. From a deadly duel on Hog Hill to dancing at the Pavilion, there is plenty of interesting history in our town.

During the ceremonial meeting we were joined by many of our former council members and mayors as well as many long-time residents and business owners. We were fortunate to hear tales from three former mayors, Bill Donnelly, Eddie Dawkins and Tootsie Vinson, including a wonderful story from Mayor Dawkins about a dance he shared at the Pavilion 50 years ago with Jolene Hollowell McCann, who also happened to be in attendance at the meeting. It was touching to hear stories like Eddie’s that illustrated how our past lives on today.

We also dedicated the public beach access at the west end of the board walk as the James Newman Willis Beach Access in honor of J. Newman Willis, Jr., the first mayor of Atlantic Beach, and his son, Capt. Jim Willis. Capt. Jim was the only person at our memorial meeting who was in attendance at the inaugural meeting 75 years ago. The Willis family has not only made a lot of history in Atlantic Beach, but Capt. Jim has been integral in recording it. As such, he has been a big help in our efforts to beef up our town archives during this 75th anniversary year. Much of this information will be available in a commemorative book that we are publishing for sale this summer.

I’m looking forward to hearing more stories such as these from our citizens and we continue to celebrate 75 summers in Atlantic Beach with a full slate of events that we have planned for the next few months.

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B E S T Buys AIRPORTS Coastal Carolina Regional Airport: 200 Terminal Drive, New Bern. Close, convenient and connected. Now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express and Delta Connection Service provided by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit newbernairport.com for more info.

FINANCIAL & INSURANCE Academy Mortgage Corporation: 142 Fairview Drive, Suite C, Emerald Isle, 252-725-9814, academymortgage.com/ jonathanwood. Contact Jonathan Wood today for a free mortgage pre-approval analysis.

Offering residential financing options for all types of properties since 1999.

Edward Jones: serving individual investors since 1871, edwardjones.com. Community representatives: Alice Cundiff, 686 W. Corbett Ave., Suite 5, Swansboro, 877-326-8484, 910326-8468; or Walter O’Berry, 1061 Cedar Point Blvd., Suite C, 28584, 252-393-8023.

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

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

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

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

Come taste the difference.

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

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

HEALTH & BODY Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center: 300 Taylor Notion Road, Cape Carteret, 252-393-1000, ccaw.net. M-F 5:30am-9pm, Sat. 8am-4pm, Sun. 1-6pm. Youth & adult programs, swim lessons, yoga & pilates, bosu, indoor heated pool, hot tub & steam, professional staff & personal trainers, regular & seasonal memberships.

Med First Immediate Care & Family Practice: 7901 Emerald Isle Drive, Ste 7, Emerald Isle, 910-238-4228, for all your

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urgent and immediate medical needs, including adult and pediatric care, occupational medicine, lacerations, sprains and fractures, drug screenings, sports, school and DOT physicals. On-site lab, x-ray and bracing.

Therapy Center of Cedar Point, Inc., The: 702 Cedar Point Blvd., Cedar Point, 252-393-8828, M-F, 8-5. Assisting you with physical, massage & sports therapies, post-op, rehabilitation, women’s health. Individual care given to all patients by licensed therapists.

HOME SERVICES AA Express Plumbing Service, Inc: 211-6 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252247-1155, aaexpressplumbing@embarqmail. com. Professional, licensed plumbing service – winterizing, water heaters, softeners and full plumbing needs. Emergency 24/7 service.

Fully insured.

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

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

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control: Morehead City, 252-726-1781, New Bern, 252-6362345, 800-763-0378 or cleggs.com for an office nearest you. Locally owned & operated

by NCSU grad, former president of NC Pest Control Assoc. Servicing homes & businesses all over NC since 1960, free termite inspections.

Coastal Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252-2220707, crystalcoastawnings.com. See all your options for hurricane protection, stationary & retractable awnings, 9-5, M-F, weekends by appt. Custom awnings, Bahamas, Colonials, etc. sales and service – our employees have a combined 40 years of experience.

Coastal Craftsmen: 306 Daisy Court, Emerald Isle, 252-354-9396, cell 503-0466.

For quality remodeling, additions & docks, call licensed and insured Chris Ferri for estimates on windows, doors, roofing, painting, siding, decks, bulkheads, steps, walls & fences.

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

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

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

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

Liftavator: 3302 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888-634-1717, encelevators.com. Service all brands of elevators & lifts with 5-year product warranty & 2-year service warranty. Licensed & insured. 24-hour service available. Building, installing & servicing elevators since 1985.

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

References available, fully insured.

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

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

Sound Furniture & Appliance: 600 Cedar Point Blvd., Cedar Point, 252-393-8130, shopsoundfurniture.com. Located one mile west of the Emerald Isle Bridge. Committed to providing quality furniture and appliances at prices you can afford.

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

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

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

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR ALB Decorator Fabrics & The Quilted Butterfly: 110 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, 252-222-0787. The finest in first-quality fabrics for decorating & quilting. Open Tues.Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-4. Come see our selection.

Artisan Granite & Marble: 203 Boardwalk Drive (behind the waterslide), Emerald Isle, 252-354-7774, fax 252-354-8884. It’s jewelry for your home! Exclusive area supplier of Oysterstone. Come see Linda.

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

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

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

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

Coastal Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252-2220707, crystalcoastawnings.com. See all your options for hurricane protection, stationary & retractable awnings. 9-5, M-F, weekends by appt. Custom awnings, Bahamas, Colonials, etc. Sales and service – our employees have a combined 40 years of experience.

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

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

McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252247-3175, mcqueensinteriors.com. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom of unique contemporary, traditional & coastal furnishings. Complete professional design services to make your home truly one-of-a-kind.

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

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

GEAR & EVENT RENTALS Island Essentials: Linen & Leisure Supply Company, Emerald Isle, 888-398-8887, 252-

354-8887, info@island-essentials.com. High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service. Yearround, reserve ahead to ensure availability.

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

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

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

Now offering a new dining membership with dues as low as $10 per month. Call for details.

Emerald Isle Beach & Pool Club: Located in Emerald Isle’s Dolphin Ridge subdivision, the club features a pool, tennis courts, full ABC permits, shower facilities, private parking and monthly social events through its weekly, monthly or annual membership programs. Call 252-354-4159 or visit www. emeraldislebeachclub.com.

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

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

Outer Banks Marine Construction: 1501 First Ave., Morehead City, 252-240-2525, outerbanksmarineconst.com. Specializing in residential docks, seawalls, boatlifts, floating docks, boat ramps, boatlift service & dock repair, plus some commercial docks & seawalls.

Tideline Lawn Care: Taylor Marshall, 230 W. Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-3542883, 252-725-0755. Company provides seasonal lawn care services, from grass mowing and weed eating to concrete edging and blowing off paved areas on a two-week schedule.

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

Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-393-9005, yardworkslandscapes. com. Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast. Quality service in landscaping, irrigation, lawn care, outdoor lighting, hardscapes and design.

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

Advantage Coastal Properties, Ed & Mac Nelson: CrystalCoastHomesOnline.com, office: 252-354-9000, cell: 252-646-5551. Full service, low cost residential sales. Located in Emerald Isle, serving Emerald Isle and the coastal mainland. Among the top producers 4 years running! Call today and put our system to work for you!

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

Licensed contractor with more than 35 years of experience for all your residential and commercial construction, additions, new construction and renovations.

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

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

Bluewater Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128, 888-258-2128; Cape Carteret 252-393-2111; Atlantic Beach 252-726-3105, 866-467-3105; Beaufort 866803-0073; bluewatergmac.com. Vacation, monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County.

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B E S T Buys (cont. from pg. 51) 8080 and let them assist you in achieving your goals of maximizing rental income while protecting your investment with the Bluewater Property Management Plan.

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

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

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

Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-3044060, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. Awarded 2005 and 2009 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 almost 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.

Guthrie Construction & Interiors, Inc.: 877-778-3585, 252-354-3585, cell 252-6704490, gguthrie3@ec.rr.com. George & Emily Guthrie specialize in building fine, oceanfront homes for discerning owners. Call today to make your dreams come true.

HandCrafted Homes: 3900 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 252-514-4516, handcraftedhomes. com. We can build your new stick-built home off-site, faster, with better workmanship & strength, from a wide selection of designs.

Hours: Mon, 9am-4pm; Tue-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat. 10am-4pm; closed Sunday; open by appointment anytime.

Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Realty World First Coast Realty, 1440-B Salter Path Road, PO Box 620, Salter Path, NC 28575, serving Emerald Isle, Salter Path and the surrounding areas. Over 22 years experience working with property owners in Carteret 52

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County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252-247-1000 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@eastnc. twcbc.com.

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

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

Pat Patteson, General Contractor: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-723-8800, 252354-7248, pat@islandhomesbypatpatteson. com. Stop by to see us at our location behind Bert’s Surf Shop. Custom homes, design service & renovations; call Pat, a Master Certified Green Professional, to build your dreams from design to completion; member of NCHBA and NAHB. Realty World First Coast Realty: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252247-5150, 800-972-8899, ncvacations.com, rentals@ncvacations.com. Sales, rentals and property management. We need houses for long-term and vacation renters.

Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-3542958, 800-849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800-553-7873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for a week, stay for a lifetime. Call for our rental brochure or email rentals@sun-surf.com for great rentals & fine home sales.

Southern Trust Mortgage: 301 S. Front St. #2, New Bern, 802-793-2375, www. katherinejwallace.com. Purchase and refinance, local processing and underwriting.

Two locations to serve you with offices in New Bern and Jacksonville.

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

Buyer representation available.

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

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

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

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

Emerald Isle Self Storage: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle (access road to Food Lion), 252-354-6966. Open Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sat. and Sun. by appt. Now you can keep it all on the island without keeping it in your garage.

Just Hair: Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, Emerald Isle, 252-354-3302, 16 years of experience in a full service salon for men & women offering the latest haircuts, foil highlighting, perms, color, facial waxing, braiding, ear piercing. Walk-ins welcome.

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

Lighthouse Boutique: 105 Front St., Swansboro, 910-326-6482. One-stop store for that special occasion. Specializing in top designers like City Girl, Not Your Daughters’ Jeans, Ann Trinity, Picadilly and much more.

Sizes small to 3x. Unique selection of shoes, handbags, handmade jewelry and sterling jewelry accessories.

Petal Pushers, Etc.: 7803 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-8787, petalpushersshop.com. Special for rental property owners, welcome guests with fresh flowers for less than $50 a week. Floral arrangements for all occasions, weddings and everyday, plants, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art.

Todd Thiele Photography: 4125 Sound Drive, Morehead City, turns real life into art. Add the professional touch to your wedding, event and family portraits along the Crystal Coast and the surrounding area. Visit toddthiele.com or call 970-471-1540.

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

PROPERTY

Jonathan Hall to Logan Steinhauer, 250 Tom Mann Road, $125,000.

Creek Road, $30,000.

Denise Brinkley to Vernon and Lisa Harvey, 105 Kelly Lane, $127,000.

John and Cheryl Kirchner to Cheryl Kirchner, 130 Bur Oaks Blvd., $30,000.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC to Troy Fairbank, 713 Mandolin Lane, $136,500.

Virginia C. Reavis to First Choice Properties & Developing, Inc., 111 Marsh Harbour Drive, $35,000.

Services of Carolina, LLC to The Bank of New York, 317 Foxhall Road, $137,000.

Gene and Carol Smelik to Carolina East Construction, LLC, 287 Red Barn Road, $40,000.

Stephanie Mason to William Steinke, 436 Old Airport Road, $144,000.

William Echols Trustee to Wells Fargo, 221 Kings Chase, $62,000.

Clarence and Deborah Stoner to Gregory and Jill Henning, 287 Barrington Road, $165,000.

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John and Cathy Lewis to Mary Ann Sanford, 970 Chatham St., $65,000.

Don and Trillis Batten to Barbara Horrell, 403 Goose Creek Blvd., $112,500 Robert and Patricia Thiel to Frankie and Sabra Adams, 105 Southwest Drive, $114,000.

C. Barrett Graham to Capstone ResDev, LLC, 150 Sunny Point Lane, $359,000.

The Bank of New York Mellon to Popular ABS, Inc., 147 Salty Shores Point Drive, $430,000.

Grady Ingle to Jackson and Carol Conner, 909 Sunset Blvd., $114,000.

Pine Knoll Shores Billy and Sandra Mullins to George and Jennifer Baker, 127 Yaupon Road, $150,000.

James and Rebecca Johnson to Ronald and Cynthia Nause, 101-A Olde Field Circle, $116,500.

Jere and Phyllis Brehm to Daniel and Denise Lah, 277 Salter Path Road, $160,000.

Alice Armstrong and Robert Carter to Alice Armstrong, 566 Fiddlers Ridge Road, $163,000.

Barbara and Marvin Musselwhite, Jr. to Elizabeth and Robert Wallace, Jr., 331 Salter Path Road, $215,000.

Elsa Wenzel to Zachary Swaim and Nicole Mattocks, 148 Hawthorne Drive, $250,000.

Marie Pawlak to Brian and Laura Alexander, 103 Poplar Court, $300,000.

Gary Edward Norman and Astrid Norman to Amanda and Robert Oakes, III, 123 Walnut Circle, $358,000.

Swansboro Samuel and Betty Faulkner to Murdoch & Associates, Inc., 153 Bobwhite Circle, $39,500.

Walter and Arline Brigham to Thomas and Cindy Gaskins, 218 Ocean Spray Drive, $75,000.

Wells Fargo Bank to William and Mary Phelps, 401 Pettiford Road, $149,000.

Tony McNeill Homes, Inc. to Ryan and Cassie Geisbrecht, 108 Coldwater Drive, $200,000.

First Choice Properties & Developing, Inc. to Julia Weber, 129 White Heron Lane, $285,000.

John and Mildred Kelly to James Brothers, 351 Salter Path Road, $490,000.

Bluewater Associates of Emerald Isle, Inc. to John and Pamela Wall, 112 Lowery Lane, $424,000.

Atlas NC II SPE, LLC to Icon Mattie Equity Partnership, 103 Roosevelt Drive, $5,000,000.

Williston Morris and Elizabeth Willis to Realty Corporation, ITS, 167 Hwy 70, $120,000.

Stella M & M Land Development, Inc. to American Homesmith, LLC, 109 Willow Bridge Drive, $42,000.

Christine Parrott to John Gjin, 275 White Oak Bluff Road, $185,000.

*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.

advertiser INDEX AA Plumbing........................................................49 Academy Mortgage.............................................41 Ace Builders .......................................................29 Advantage Coastal Properties.............................34 Al Williams Properties ........................................11 ALB Fabric...........................................................49 Aldridge Building Contractors..............................41 Artistic Tile & Stone...............................................7 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters...........................39 Beach Book Mart.................................................17 Beachcombers.......................................................7 Bluewater Builders...............................................22 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre.........................3 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Byrd, CRS............3 Bluewater Sales.................................... Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals...................................3 Brimco Builders...................................................41 Budget Blinds......................................................13 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS...........................14 Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center............7 Carolina Home & Garden....................................29 Carteret OBGYN....................................................5 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc.....................2 Chris Monk Construction.....................................11 Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc.....................15 Coastal Awnings....................................................9 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport.......................43 Coastal Craftsmen...............................................15

Coastal Homeowners Guide................................23 Country Club of the Crystal Coast.......................10 Edward Jones......................................................39 Emerald Isle Beach Club.....................................34 Emerald Isle Insurance........................................33 Emerald Isle Realty Sales...................................55 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals.................28 Emerald Isle Self Storage....................................15 Flipperz Family Bar & Grill...................................37 Flipperz, Etc.........................................................37 Future Homes......................................................46 Great Windows....................................................17 Guthrie Construction............................................13 Guthrie Interiors.....................................................6 Handcrafted Homes...............................................5 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall........................43 Island Essentials..................................................14 Island Home Maintenance...................................15 JR Dunn...............................................................25 Just Hair..............................................................25 Kathryn’s..............................................................54 Katrina Marshall...................................................35 Landmark Homes/Hatteras Pools........................40 LIFTAVATOR Residential Elevators & Lifts............6 Lighthouse Boutique..............................................7 McQueen’s Interiors..............................................4 Med First Immediate Care & Family Practice......15

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ....................37 Ole Porte Racquet Club.......................................27 Outer Banks Marine Construction.......................11 Outer Island Accents...........................................20 Pacific..................................................................47 Pat Patteson, General Contractor.......................19 Petal Pushers......................................................17 Pipeline Plumbing................................................10 Portofino..............................................................54 Realty World First Coast......................................43 Sound Bank...........................................................5 Sound Furniture...................................................16 Southern Glass & Mirror......................................33 Southern Trust, Kathy Wallace............................20 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt...........................21 Sun-Surf Realty Sales.........................................31 Therapy Center of Cedar Point, Inc.....................20 Tideland Lawn Care............................................20 Todd Thiele Photography.....................................34 Top it Off..............................................................35 Town of Emerald Isle...........................................24 Waters Landscaping & Vinyl Manufacturing........43 Watson-Matthews Real Estate, Chuck Rutter.....11 Windows and More..............................................54 Window, Wall & Interior Décor.............................35 Window Wizard....................................................41 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care.........25

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