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March 2012

Vol. 17, No. 3

Monthly News Magazine for Bogue Banks Property Owners & Residents

• St. Patty’s Festival • Oyster Roast & Pig Out • Succulent Seafood • Newport Pig Cookin’ • Tour Tickets on Sale • At the Aquarium • Property Watch • Emerald Tidings • Rental Signs • Events Calendar • Town Meetings/Notes: Atlantic Beach Emerald Isle Pine Knoll Shores

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oCean forest - $349,000

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Home boasts covered & open decks and private access to back deck from master. Large storage shed on ground level and one in the backyard. A beautiful mimosa tree shades the backyard.

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Quail ridge - $155,000

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Come enjoy this beautiful ocean front condo at gated complex Ocean Reef. Fully furnished and great rental history. Interior painted fresh in Dec 2010. Very well maintained unit. Community pool just across the street too. Unit has garage with storage too.

Crystal sHores - $300,000

Beautiful, well maintained home by original owners.

Private cul de sac lot. Large LR w/ FP, spacious kitchen opens to dining area w/built in display cabinets which opens to screened porch. Large bonus room above garage w/attic storage, utility/laundry room w/ storage off garage & more. Community pool, tennis, pier & nature trails. Carteret County school district too. Easy commute to Camp Lejuene & conveniently located.

emerald plantation - $425,000

Sound view home in gated, established subdivision of Emerald Plantation with pool, tennis and clubhouse, pier and boat ramp. Open floor plan with large living room/kitchen area. Private master suite upstairs with deck. Carport and storage on ground level.

oCean froest - $315,000

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Now in their 40th year, the Tony Award-winning Ramblers are set to visit with Croatan music students during the day and join them in concert that evening. Tickets are $15, rows A-H; $10, open seating; and $7, students. Funds raised will help support the band booster program.

The band is sponsored in part by the NC Coastal Federation, which will sell raffle tickets and have a booth during the concert offering discounted rates on membership. To learn more, or to purchase tickets, call 252-393-8185 or visit www.nccoast.org.

Oyster Roast and Pig Out Set The Swansboro Rotary Club is gearing up for its 33rd annual Oyster Roast and Pig-Out. Set from 5-8pm on Saturday, March 17, at the Rotary Civic Center in Swansboro, the all-you-caneat extravaganza has become one of the club’s most popular fundraisers.

Featured this year will be Machine Gun of Wilmington, a wellknown cover band. Diners are reminded to bring an oyster knife and a glove. In addition to oysters, the menu includes roasted pig, fried fish, clam chowder, hotdogs with chili, coleslaw, hush puppies, condiments and a variety of beverages.

The civic center, which is on the West Main Street Extension off Hwy 24, provides a spacious indoor area for diners. The site will be equipped with several large screen televisions tuned to the NCAA basketball tournament so guests can follow the action during dinner.

Tickets are $40 in advance and can be purchased from any club member or Darden Insurance, Mills & Thomas Furniture, Century-21 Waterway Realty and the Rotary Civic Center in Swansboro and at Eastern Mortgage in Emerald Isle. Tickets purchased at the door will cost $45 for adults and $20 for children 15 and younger.

Proceeds from the event are used to benefit youth scholarships and projects in Onslow and Carteret counties. For more information, call 910-326-5066.

Get Hooked by the Aquarium

Registration is open for the annual Get Hooked Fishing School at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. The one-day course on Saturday, March 17, is packed with presentations from the pros on many topics and types of fishing. The line-up includes: Bryan Goodwin – red drum; Ashley Williams – kayak fishing; Gary Dubiel – speckled trout; Jeff Cronk – flounder; Dr. Bogus – pier and surf fishing; John Mauser – fly fishing; Gene Wooster – tarpon;

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and Dale Collins – Spanish mackerel and king mackerel.

The event includes participation in up to four sessions, plus mini-sessions and drop-in demonstrations, a catered lunch, drawings for fishing gear and fishing giveaways. In addition, agencies and businesses of interest to fishermen and boaters will be on hand.

Get Hooked is held from 8am to 4:30pm, and all sessions are at the aquarium. Star Rods, Sea Striker and ifishnc.com help sponsor the event. Advance registration is required and space is limited so sign up early. The fee is $60 per person; $54 for aquarium members. Register online, call 252-247-4003 to register by phone or stop by the visitor services desk at the aquarium.

The Home Court Advantage

Anyone combining their annual spring cleaning with home projects this year will find a push in the right direction March 2-4 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. The Coastal Home and Garden Show brings experts and vendors together for a three-day run of home-based improvement projects.

Whether you do it yourself or are in the market for the perfect professional to take care of the leg work for you, the annual show covers all the bases when it comes to home and yard care.

From roofing experts to interior designers, all will be gathered in Morehead City the first weekend in March.

This year’s show runs from 4-8pm on Friday, 9am-5pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. To learn more, call 252-2473883.

Biting into Succulent Seafood

In an effort to raise awareness about the region’s bounty of seafood, the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shore’s ongoing Succulent Seafood program offers everyone a tasty way to beat the winter doldrums. Teaming with chefs and restaurants around the county, the afternoon course features cooking demonstrations and the allimportant taste test. Class size is limited so the intimate sessions allow participants plenty of time to ask questions, learn about the recipe and get to know the chef.

In March, programs are slated for Ruddy Ducks (12th), McCurdy’s (19th) and Amos Mosquito’s (26th). The cost is $15 and the class is open to anyone age 12 and up. Advance registration is necessary by calling 252-247-4003 or visiting www.ncaquariums.com.

Living High on the Hog

Grillers will converge on the small town of Newport March 30-31 in search of bragging rights and a moment in the spotlight. For 34 years, teams have spent a night at Town Park perfecting the process for cooking a whole hog.

The annual competition, which may be the largest whole hog cooking contest in the country, embraces good old North Carolina barbecue, recognizes its best chefs and then shares the party with the public.

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it begins anew, only to be joined by steaming plates of barbecue around 11am. For those who can’t resist a barbecue plate, but want to bypass the crowds, a drive-thru makes it easy to pick up lunch without ever getting out of the car. Of course for those who do decide to stroll the park, there is plenty of fun waiting.

As always, the event is free to attend. Food, beverages and ride tickets can be purchased on site. To learn more, visit newportpigcooking.com or call 252-223-7447.

Book Sale Aids Library

March is a great time to bulk up your personal libraries thanks to the Friends of the Bogue Banks Public Library. The group will once again help raise funds for upgrades and programs through its used book sale.

Planned from 10am2pm on Saturday, March 31, at Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church, the sale includes both soft bound and hardback books in a variety of genres. A special preview sale is planned for members only is slated for Friday evening. Not all ready a member? It’s a great time to be one. To learn more, call 252-2474660.

Chasing the Easter Egg

That magic of spring is quickly moving into place and with it comes the first major events of the season – including Easter.

Anticipated by children far and wide for the bounty of goodies it brings, Easter will inevitably see the youngsters running from bush to tree in search of those elusive colored eggs.

This year, several organizations are offering Easter egg hunts to keep the kiddies entertained.

Grab your baskets and your bonnets and get ready for some spring fun this April.

Sun. 1: Emerald Isle, 1pm, free. Join the Emerald Isle Bunny in his search for prize eggs. Bring a basket and enjoy the fun.

Children ages 4-13 are welcome. Details: 252-354-6350.

Sat. 7: Morehead City, 10am, free. The Morehead City Easter Egg Hunt is held at Rotary Park on Mayberry Loop Road in Newport merely to accommodate the size of the event. Designed for children 12 and under, the hunt will consists of a whopping 15,000 eggs, as well as three grand prizes. Details: 252-726-5083.

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lots of eggs will be ready and waiting – and it’s all free. Be sure to bring your basket. Details: 252-728-5225.

Tickets on Sale for Homes Tour

The Friends of the Western Carteret Library will host its annual Homes Tour and Art Show from 10am-4pm on Saturday, April 21.

Tickets are on sale now.

There will be seven homes and two gardens on the tour as well as the popular Art Show at the Land’s End clubhouse. Each property on this year’s tour is unique, ranging from an expansive estate on the ICW to a gingerbread cottage and garden.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the day of the tour, and are available at the library and the Hwy 58 visitor’s center. All proceeds from the event will support an expansion project that includes children’s space in the library. For more information about the tour or tickets, call the library at 252-393-6500 or Diane at 252354.2916.

Huge Craft Fair Coming in March

The History Place, Morehead City, will host an indoor Craft Fair from 9am-4pm on Saturday, March 10. Admission is free and the public is invited. Forty talented crafters will be on hand.

Their specialties include pottery, fabric dolls, clay seahorses, jewelry and gemstones, fused glass pendants, painted gourds, sculptures, hand painted wood art, birdhouses, hand painted porcelain, beaded jewelry, Native American crafts, baskets, carved birds, doll clothes, aprons, nature photography, carvings and much more.

Lunch items and drinks will be available to purchase during the day. To learn more about the sale, call Cindi Hamilton 252-2477533 x 101 or email historyplace@thehistoryplace.org.

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GardenScape Homegrown Asparagus ALTHOUGH IT IS still a little early to plant warm season vegetables, it is not too late to begin a bed of amazing, perennial asparagus. Here is some information from NC State University’s Home Garden Asparagus Production guide: Asparagus has been considered a garden delicacy since Roman times.

Any home gardener can grow and enjoy this spring vegetable. Asparagus is a perennial. If you plant and manage properly it will produce for 15 years or more. Since this crop will occupy the land for many years you should start the asparagus bed properly – location, soil type, soil fertility, size and age of crowns and correct planting are important.

Soil and Soil Preparation Any well-drained soil will produce good asparagus. Use deep, fertile, sandy loam or loamy soil. If your soil is clay, you should condition it with peat moss, leaf mold, or straw so spears will emerge straight. Using a raised bed is especially

helpful with heavy soils. Have a soil test made at least 6 months before planting. Take soil samples 12 inches deep.

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Start building up the organic matter (humus) content of the soil at least a year in advance of planting. This can be done by turning under green manure crops, or by incorporating animal manure, straw, peat moss or leaf mold.

Till the soil deeply several times during the year to have it in fine tilth at the time of planting. Use commercial fertilizer in addition to manures. Follow soil test suggestions. On average soils that have not been tested, broadcast 3 to 5 lb of 5-10-10 per 100 ft2 of bed.

Planting Crowns (roots) should be planted in rows 5 feet apart with the crowns spaced

12 inches apart in the row. The distance between rows can be reduced, but this may shorten the life of the bed. Closer in-row spacing will increase yield. Use large, well-rooted, 1 year old, disease free crowns, purchased from a reliable source. To grow your own crowns, drill seed in the spring 1/2 inch deep and 2 inches apart in rows 2 to 3 ft apart.

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In Eastern North Carolina, plant the crowns in February. In the Piedmont and mountains, plant in late winter after (cont. on page 46)

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R E N TA L Signs Are You a Mr. or Ms. Clean?

Spring Cleaning Time on the Island I HAVE A very dear friend that I have known since childhood that could easily have given pointers to Felix Unger, the neat freak half of the “The Odd Couple” made famous in the television series of the same name. Last evening she proudly shared by text photo the results of her most recent spring cleaning endeavor, her very neatly organized and meticulously arranged laundry room. We shared a text message smile together in recognition of the pure pleasure she gets from cleaning and organizing. In her professional life she is an extraordinary manager and researcher, but at home she’s Ms. Clean.

Although most of us do not have the aptitude or the attitude necessary to perform an annual deep cleaning of our vacation rental property, doing so is absolutely mandatory to help ensure a successful rental season. If you are known as Mr. or Ms. Clean in your family, this information is not for you as I know you will be personally involved with the deep spring cleaning of your island home. In fact, you probably scheduled yours for February and can now spend relaxing weekends there enjoying the freshly cleaned home and newly stocked kitchen.

For the “mere mortals” that have never cared for the physicality, drudgery and intense focus required to adequately deep clean their vacation rental property, help is just a phone call or email away to your preferred vacation rental manager or professional cleaning crew.

Working from a very detailed checklist, the professional housekeepers will spend 2-3 days or more working from top to bottom, wall to wall, floor to ceiling, window to window, even taking mattresses off the bed to thoroughly wipe down bed frames and then make the bed again.

This thorough and professional cleaning is one of the first things your

arriving rental guests will notice and it’s the most important aspect of saying “Welcome, I cared enough about your arrival that I wanted everything to be as perfect as could be for your beach vacation!”

The second aspect of the deep cleaning is the methodical organization and attention to the smallest details in every room. All bedding is examined; laundered or dry cleaned and permanently stained items are replaced with new mattress pads, pillows and pillow protectors. Your input as homeowner is vital to replace curtains, window treatments and bedspreads that simply won’t be attractive through the coming rental season. Bathroom shower liners and curtains may need to be laundered or replaced. The kitchen takes the most time but the effort really shows. All items should be removed from every drawer and cabinet and lined up on the counter for a thorough inspection. Scratched and rusty utensils, pots and pans and baking sheets need to be tossed. Chipped dishes and cloudy, hard-water stained glassware may be donated to local thrift stores. Silverware should also be in very good condition. All cabinets and drawers are completely wiped down to remove all oily cooking residues. Take inventory of how many items you have, as we recommend place settings for 1½ - 2 times the number your home will sleep so there is always an adequate number of plates even without washing dishes after every meal. Give a very critical eye to your outdoor living spaces as well and be sure all porch furniture gets scrubbed down, too.

Finally, the sun is setting and the light reflecting from the water casts a glow over your freshly cleaned and organized vacation rental home. Put your feet up, sip your favorite cold beverage and smile with the satisfaction that you have prepared your beach home for all of your arriving rental guests to have a five star experience.

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Beaufort received the most votes in an online contest in January sponsored by Budget Travel magazine, in which more than 360,000 votes were cast. Beaufort received 36.2 percent of the votes, while Hammondsport, NY, had 36 percent.

As fate would have it, in the final hours of voting on the last day of the contest (January 31), the www.budgettravel.com website crashed under the weight of the volume of traffic generated by folks who were trying to get into the site to log in their votes.

So, when Budget Travel’s “board of elections” emerged from its executive session, the company announced that the only fair thing to do was call the contest a tie, because of the undetermined number of disenfranchised voters who got blocked out. At the time of the crash, Beaufort was ahead by at least 720 votes, according to Beaufort’s crackerjack mathematicians.

(Surely, the fact that Budget Travel is based in New York City had no bearing on the decision. Hammondsport is in Finger Lakes region of western New York.)

All of that is “yesterday’s news.” The community has moved on to bask in the glory of Beaufort’s claim to fame as “America’s Coolest Small Town” in 2012. Beaufort’s town officials got things started by hosting a “community celebration” on Feb. 3.

Mayor Richard Stanley said: “Beaufort and its citizens have worked hard to become ‘America’s Coolest Small Town.’ We have a beautiful waterfront, excellent shops and restaurants, the NC

Maritime Museum, Beaufort Historical Association and its facilities, restored homes, festivals and events, appreciation of our cultural heritage and environment and a diverse population. Thanks to all who supported the town.”

Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Chair Mal Garland of Sound Bank said: “Everyone who participated and voted deserves a piece of the trophy. This is an enormous achievement with national significance, and the residual benefits will be monumental for tourism in Beaufort and all of our communities at the Crystal Coast.

“When we learned about the contest, we were way behind in the voting, but our local folks responded with vim and vigor … and a true sense of community pride,” Garland said. “The word spread like wildfire, and people all across the country with ties to Beaufort got involved. They coaxed coworkers, family members, friends, neighbors and even distant relatives to cast votes for Beaufort. We heard from many of our second home owners who also jumped onboard.”

The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority deserves a huge hunk of the credit for pushing Beaufort to the top of the leader board. The authority provided still photos and a video clip that were included on the “Beaufort ballot” online and put on a full court press with news releases and advertising support in major markets.

The value of this recognition is, of course, priceless. The opportunity to leverage Beaufort’s victory as “America’s Coolest Small Town” is huge. We may even extend our “Hand of Hospitality” to Hammondsport to form a joint marketing effort, who knows?

If you have comments or suggestions about topics of interest for future articles, pass them along to Mike Wagoner by calling 252-7266350 or 1-800-622-6278. Or, e-mail to mike@nccoastchamber.com.

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2-4: Coastal Home & Garden Show. 4-8pm, Fri., 9am-5pm, Sat. and 11am-4pm, Sun. More than 75 exhibitors will be on hand to show off the latest in home and garden products and services at the Crystal Coast Civic Center.

Whether you’re remodeling, redecorating or landscaping, this is the place to be each March.

Details: 252-247-3883.

2, 30: Lunch with a Dash of History. Noon.

The History Place, Morehead City, hosts Carteret County’s favorite storyteller for a little history and fun with lunch. Guests can purchase lunch on-site, or attend just the program. Tickets are $12 or $4. This month’s program will feature Dr. Benjamin Royal (2nd) and the Taylor Brothers of Sea Level (30th).

Details: 252-247-7533.

Sat. 3: The Byzantine Shipwrecks of Yenikapi.

5:30pm. Dr. Ufuk Kocabas, president of the Istanbul University Dept. of Conservation of Marine Archaeological Objects, will give a lecture on finding one of the world’s largest archeological sites – which includes 36 ships and 35,000 artifacts. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Deer Resistant Gardening. 10am. Learn the ropes with Carolina Home and Garden on Hwy 24. Details: 252-393-9004.

Tue. 6: Piccadilly Circus. 2:30 & 7:30pm. Agile acrobats, motorcycle madness and comedic clowns will welcome guests at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Details: www.thefuncircus.com.

Wed. 7: Whim’n Rhythm. 7pm. Concert to benefit The Hospice House at The Morehead Center for Performing Arts & Events. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. Details: 252-726-1501 or www.themoreheadcenter.com.

Fri. 9: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented.

Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

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

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Growing and Maintaining Fruit Trees.

10am. Explore the options through this garden education workshop offered at Carolina Home and Garden on Hwy 24. Details: 252-393-9004.

12, 19, 26: Succulent Seafood. 2pm. Local chefs demonstrate how to prepare fresh local seafood with a flourish. Sessions include a taste test. This month’s programs will be held, in order, at Ruddy Ducks, McCurdy’s and Amos Mosquito’s. Advance registration required, call or check the website for other dates. Ages 12 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

Thur. 15: Living History Program. 2pm.

Join the Beaufort Historical Association in a celebration of Pierre and Annie Henry, leaders in the education of emancipated slaves. Details: 252-728-5225.

Volunteer Training. 9am. The Beaufort Historical Association will hold its annual volunteer training session for new volunteers.

Learn about the varied volunteer openings and get to know the BHA and its mission. Details: 252-728-5225.

Fri. 16: Carteret County Antiques and Collectibles Club. 11:30am. The group meets for a Dutch treat lunch at Clawson’s Restaurant, Beaufort. Olive Jarman of Stampers Jewelers will speak about pocket watches.

17-18: Traditional Boat Building Carpentry.

9am-5pm. Learn traditional boat building techniques in this hands-on workshop offered by the NC Maritime Museum. As a team, participants will construct a traditional “rack of eye” flat-bottomed skiff. Reservations required. Cost is $135. Details: 252-728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Sat. 17: 21st Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival.

9am-5pm. Held at the Emerald Plantation shopping center, festival features more than 75 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, clowns and static displays along with amusement rides, a climbing wall, face painters and several other fun, family-oriented activities. Details: 252-6546350.

Swansboro Oyster Roast & Pig Out. 5-8pm.

Hosted by the Swansboro Rotary Club and held at the group’s civic center, the evening features oysters, clam chowder, fried flounder, port and all the trimmings. Funds raised from the event are used for scholarships. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Details: 910-326-6175.

Still on the Hill Perform. 8pm. The Down East Folk Arts Society welcomes the musicians to Clawson’s Restaurant, Beaufort. Tickets are $15 for general admission; $12 for members; and $8, students. Details: 252-633-6444 or downeastfolkarts.org.

Get Hooked Fishing School. Experts in a variety of fishing techniques present workshops and demonstrations throughout the day at the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium. Instructional sessions, giveaways, drawings and lunch included. Advanced registration is required.

Details: 252-247-4003, www.ncaquariums.com/ pine-knoll-shores.

Red Clay Ramblers & Croatan High School Band. 7:30pm. The Red Clay Ramblers will visit the coast for this jam with the Croatan High School Band. Tickets range from $7-$15. All proceeds benefit the band. Detail: www.nccoast. org.

Growing Camellias with Matt Hunter.

10am. The president of the American Camellia Society stops by Carolina Home and Garden for this special workshop. Details: 252-393-9004.

21, 28: Brown Bag Gam. Noon. Join the NC Maritime Museum for this free lunch program.

Guests are invited to bring a bag lunch if they wish or simply sit and enjoy the show.

This month’s topics include Piracy Today and Whales in North Carolina. Details: 252-7287317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Sat. 24: 4 v 4 Coed Indoor Volleyball Tournament. 8am. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation sponsors this annual tourney. Must be 16 to play. Advance registration is required.

Team fee is $55 with prize money going to the top two teams. Teams must bring their own balls and act as officials when not playing. Event runs until the last game is played. Details: 252354-6350.

13th Annual Half Marathon. 7:30am. This public event based aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point features a 13.1-mile flat course through a combination of residential neighborhoods and forest. Awards will be given to first through third place winners in various male/female categories. Cost for military members is $10, all others are $25. Details: 252466-2208 or email bernadine.crosby@usmcmccs.org.

Living History Day – Civil War Sesquicentennial. 10am-3pm. Beaufort becomes a Civil War town during this program at the NC Maritime Museum. See vignettes with infantry reenactors, see weapon demonstrations, participate in children’s activities and more. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

30-31: Newport Pig Cookin’. Good old North Carolina barbecue takes center stage at Newport Town Park as the country’s largest whole hog pig cooking pulls out all the stops.

Opening ceremonies are at 4pm Friday and live entertainment is slated for Friday and Saturday.

Expect barbecue plates, amusement rides, games and plenty of fun. Details: 252-241-3488.

Sat. 31: Used Book Sale. 10am-2pm. The Friends of the Bogue Banks Public Library will have a used book sale at Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church to raise funds for the library.

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C H A M B E R Connection US Airways Magazine Features Crystal Coast THE FEBRUARY EDITION of US Airways Magazine features a 17-page spread – “Natural Beauty: North Carolina’s Magnificent Crystal Coast.”

You can access the February issue online at www.usairwaysmag. com. Click on “Special Sections” in the bar near the top of the homepage. Editors say the posting will remain active for 12 months.

Advertisers in the section include Carteret County Chamber of Commerce members Atlantic Beach Realty, Bistro by the Sea, Bluewater Real Estate, Capt. Stacy Fishing Center, Crystal Coast Tourism Authority, Emerald Isle Real Estate, Hampton Inn, Inlet Inn, Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar, NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Portofino Ristorante & Wine Bar. Among the featured photographers are Carolyn Temple of Coastal Image Photography, Wes Daniels of the Carteret Community College Foundation and Tracey Brinson of the chamber staff.

Published by Pace Communications, based in Greensboro, the magazine reaches 3 million leisure and business travelers who are expected to travel aboard US Airways flights during the month of February. Regionally, the airline operates in and out of airports in New Bern, Jacksonville, Greenville and Wilmington. Many flights connect to the US Airways hub in Charlotte.

Publisher Steve Mitchem told tourism officials here last October that the Crystal Coast profile “will focus on the area’s tourism

assets, community of arts and culture, rich history, abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, fresh and local culinary experiences, shopping, festivals and special events. It’s a perfect opportunity to showcase everything that makes the Crystal Coast an unmatched place in which to work, live and play.”

He was true to his word, as the article successfully portrays the Crystal Coast as America’s recreation destination.

Coming Thursday, May 3: The chamber’s annual Business After Hours Expo at Carteret Community College in Morehead City. Open to the public. Hours are 4-7:30pm. Admission is $5 per person. More than 65 exhibitors are expected to participate.

Restaurants and caterers will provide samples of their specialty dishes.

It’s a unique event that combines the excitement and fun of a trade show with the networking advantages of a Business After Hours function. Beer and wine will be available.

Businesses that would like to have booths should reserve their space now before the show sells out. For early bird rates, contact Julie Naegelen at the Chamber at julie@nccoastchamber.com or 252-726-6350.

Expo partners are: NCCOAST Business Journal (published by NCCOAST Communications), Carteret County News-Times, Beasley Broadcast Group, Crystal Coast Tent & Event Rental, Crystal Coast Tourism Authority and Crystal Coast Hospitality Association.

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 e-mail to mike@ nccoastchamber.com.

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M AY O R ’ S Notes Exploring in Emerald Isle GREAT NEW PROGRAM to tell you about for youths in Emerald Isle. Emerald Isle EMS started Mayor Art Schools the “Emerald Isle Explorer Post 2010” program in June 2010. The program is open to youths age 14 to 21. The original group of five is still active in the program and the program now has 10 participants with two more in the application process.

The program is spearheaded by volunteers, including Joe Quigley, long time EMS volunteer, and is a great program for the youth and the community. The goal of the program is to provide first hand experience in the field of pre-hospital care of the sick and injured.

They learn important life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and positive social interaction. Medical skills such as CPR, first aid, blood borne pathogens, trauma treatment and real life scenarios are taught.

Explorers will gain knowledge as to the importance of the relationship between all emergency services providers; EMS, police, and fire, the responsibilities each have, and the roles they play in the community.

The Explorers meet twice a month and go through a lot of classroom training. They are taught how to use many pieces of medical equipment. They do not use the equipment on actual medical calls but they can assist paramedics while the paramedics are using the equipment on a call. Once well trained, the Explorers are able to “ridea-long” with the paramedics to 911 calls and pre-hospital care and then take a trip to the hospital with the patient.

This is a great program that allows the youths to develop skills that

they can use for the rest of their life, learn about a possible career, and to be a service to the community. If you or someone you know is interested, please call Joe Quigley at 252-3542249.

Many of you are familiar with the reflective sign program. This has now become a fund raising project for the Explorer Post. I hope you won’t need an emergency service (EMS, Fire or Police) but if you do, these signs are a tremendous Explorers, from left, Ashton Dean, help in being able to find your Emerald May, Chandler Waters, house quickly. The numbers on Sergio Vasquez, Blake Young your house may be obvious to and Matt Low participate in the you, but since the numbers are Explorer program. not in a standard location and are often hard to see because of vegetation (especially at night), they are not that obvious to others. Having the reflective green signs on the street enable the emergency crews to get to your house quicker. For a $15 donation, the Explorer Post will make and install your sign. Please call 252-354-2249 to order your sign.

We are fortunate in Emerald Isle that we have a combination paid/ volunteer EMS service with significant funding from the town. Most localities have found it impossible to keep a combination “town and volunteer EMS” service functioning, but we are fortunate in Emerald Isle that the EMS volunteers, town staff and commissioners work well together to provide a quality service.

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~Emerald Tidings~ THE COMMUNITY CENTER building is set to receive a completely new metal roof in the coming weeks. Work is expected to begin in February and be complete by early March. Community Center visitors may experience some minor inconvenience associated with the work, however, normal operating hours and activities will remain in effect.

The building, which is now more than 20 years old, has experienced several leak issues in recent years, and the town is pleased to have this work done. The town’s contractor, EG Smithson, Inc., will replace the metal roof, replace the insulation in the office/activities area, and will install a higher-grade insulation in the gymnasium.

The total amount of the contract is approximately $81,000, and necessary funds are included in the FY 11-12 town budget.

New Public Beach Access Walkways

The town maintains more than 60 public beach access walkways along its 12 miles of oceanfront, and has been working to reconstruct the oldest walkways in recent years. Town staff conduct routine maintenance on walkways throughout the year, and also update condition ratings annually to determine which walkways are in greatest need of replacement.

The town recently awarded a contract to Builders By Design, Inc., for the demolition and reconstruction of the public beach access walkways at the 3rd Street public beach access parking area and also at the 5th Street beach access. Work is expected to begin in February and be complete in March. The total cost of the contract is approximately $21,000, and the necessary funds are included in the town’s FY 11-12 budget.

Construction Set to Begin on Storm Water Pump Station

Construction of a new, fixed stormwater/ground water pump station at the southern corner of Island Circle and Coast Guard Road will begin in mid-February, and should be complete by mid or late March. The new pump station will address chronic nuisance flooding concerns in this area.

SunLand Builders, Inc. was awarded an approximately $130,000 contract for this work, which was budgeted in the town’s capital project fund. The initial work involves the construction of a new pump station, associated surface water intake, groundwater infiltration feature, and other associated features. The new pump station will initially have a “quick-connect” feature that will enable town staff to quickly hook up flexible hose to direct the discharge to either the Atlantic Ocean, the dune field, or townowned wetlands, depending on the severity of flooding, consent from the NC Division of Water Quality, approval from private property owners, and the receiving capacity of these areas.

Initially, the town will be constrained by the same limits as in recent years when portable pumps were deployed to the Island Circle area, however, the presence of the new fixed pump station will enable the town to respond more quickly to flooding concerns. More importantly, the completion of the pump station represents important progress toward the ultimate solution for this area. In the future, the town intends to connect the new pump station to the Emerald Isle Woods Park storm water receiving site, with essentially unlimited capacity, via fixed piping along Coast Guard Road.

The town did not have the necessary funds budgeted for this work now, but plans to include this funding in a future year’s budget.

Residents and visitors may experience minor inconveniences associated with this project. Construction pump noise impacts and infrequent lane closures on Coast Guard Road are expected.

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

Soundside Improvements Planned for Aquarium Pier Site

The town and the NC Aquariums are finalizing plans for the construction of a new soundside pier, gazebo, parking spaces, landscaping, and other amenities on the soundside parcel (Park Drive right of way) associated with the planned new Aquarium Pier at Emerald Isle. These improvements are expected to begin later this spring, and be complete by mid-summer.

The planned improvements are being funded 100 percent by the NC Aquariums with previously awarded grant funds. The completion of the soundside portion of the project represents an initial step toward the overall construction of the future ocean fishing pier complex. The town and the NC Aquariums continue to work on construction funding strategies for the new ocean fishing pier, which is likely still 3-5 years away due to current budget challenges.

Additional Land Purchase at New Public Boating Access Area

The town recently purchased an an additional 2-acre lot adjacent to the new Emerald Isle Public Boating Access Area. The town acquired the vacant lot for future recreational development as (cont. on page 42)

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T O W N Meeting Citizens Comments BERNIE WHALLEY, a member of the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Association provided the board of commissioners with a brief update on the fundraising efforts in support of a veteran’s memorial to be constructed at the town’s new boat ramp during the town’s board of commissioners meeting.

Whalley announced to the board that he just received two large donations, $1,000 from Transportation Impact, a town business, and $1,500 from BB&T. They have raised a total of $7,250 so far and he encouraged all members of the board and those in the audience to help them reach the $10,000 needed for the initial phase of memorial construction which they would like to see done this spring. The total fundraising goal to complete the memorial is $20,000. Whalley stated after the meeting how he really values everyone’s donation to the memorial, of any size.

“The more people included, the grander it will be,” he said.

More information about the memorial and how you can contribute to its construction can be found at www. emeraldisle-nc.org/vets/default.htm or by contacting Whalley at berniewhalley@yahoo.com or by calling 252-354-2804

FY 2012-13 Budget Calendar Adopted Manager Frank Rush provided the board with a proposed planning calendar for the development of the next year’s town budget. The plan, which was adopted by the board, establishes key target dates to keep the budget process on track. The board will conduct its annual budget planning workshop at 1pm on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The town manager has been tasked to develop the town’s budget with input from department heads for formal presentation of his recommended budget to the mayor and the board of commissioners at the May 8 regularly scheduled meeting. The commissioners are scheduled to hold a special budget workshop on May 22, and a second workshop with a public hearing on the budget on the evening of June 5. The target date of June 12 has been established to adopt the budget by the town at its regular monthly meeting.

During a public hearing on the town’s budget, held after adoption of the calendar, Emerald Isle resident Penny Keadey addressed the board, asking the commissioners to consider moving planned improvements to protect the residential communities along Coast Guard Road from flooding into next year’s budget from the currently planned for 2014.

Farrington Addresses the Board Emerald Isle resident Jimmy Farrington, 42, announced to the commissioners and those in attendance how he is seeking to represent the 4th District on the Carteret County Board of Commissioners. Farrington, a life-long resident outlined how the new district boundaries include the entire Bogue Banks communities and portions downtown Morehead City.

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County Transportation Plan Briefed Kevin Reed, Emerald Isle planning director, provided the board with an overview of the draft Carteret County Transportation Plan. The draft plan is a “wish list” for future transportation requirements in Emerald Isle and in Carteret County, Reed explained. The draft had received the approval and support of the town’s planning board and Reed was seeking input on the draft plan from the board.

Reed outlined four elements of the plan that directly impact Emerald Isle; highways, bicycle project, pedestrian and transit elements. The plan includes widening of Hwy 58 from mile marker 17 to 19 to three lanes to provide a turning lane, and changing the intersection of Hwys 58 and 24 in Caper Carteret to an interchange, which means an overpass and ramps vice a traffic light. The bicycle portion of the plan calls for completion of the town’s multi-use trail plan along Coast Guard Road to the Point, and extending the trail to the Indian Beach town limit to the bridge. Also included is path from Hwy 58, along Old Ferry Road to the marina. Under the pedestrian element the town is seeking to extend the sidewalk to include the town limits of Indian Beach. Under the transportation portion of the draft plan, the county would like to create a fixed route transportation system in the county, versus the demand based system. Included in this portion is the possibility of park and ride locations in the town of Emerald Isle.

After discussion the board requested that a two-lane replacement to the 41-year-old Cameron Langston Bridge be added to the plan and that the replacement bridge be designed to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians safely.

Prohibition to Feeding Deer to be Enacted The board voted 3-2 to adopt an ordinance to prohibit the intentional feeding of deer. The ordinance was developed after reviewing policies in several other communities and in consultation with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.

The ordinance calls for a civil penalty of $25 per day for those violating the ordinance after property owners have been given 24 hours notice to remove feed materials. Commissioners Tom Hoover, Jr., Floyd Messer, Jr. and Maripat Wright voted in favor, while Commissioners Nita Hedreen and John Wootten voted against enacting the ordinance. The ordinance, lacking a 3/4 vote will require a second vote at the board’s March meeting.

With a second simple majority vote the ordinance will go into effect. Those objecting to the new rules prohibiting feeding deer cited property rights issues and the challenge in enforcing the ordinance. Those is favor view this prohibition as part of an overall plan to manage the town’s deer population.

Board Appoints Members to the Planning and Bicycle Committee The board unanimously voted to reappoint James Craig, Bill Keady and Peter Wachter to the planning board. All three were current members of the planning board whose terms were set to expire in March. Their new terms will see them serving until March 2014.

Russ Johnston was appointed to the town’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee to fill the seat formally by Ed Johnson who recently resigned from the committee. Johnston’s term will end Dec. 2013.

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When Irish Eyes are Smiling Celebrating St. Patty’s in Emerald Isle

Entertainment Schedule Gold Stage 9:30am

11am Noon 1pm 2pm 3pm 4:30pm

Canine Fashion Show Pet/Owner Look-Alike Contest Cutest Dog Contest Little Mr. & Ms. Leprechaun Contest Craicdown The Lizzy Ross Band My Three Kilts Heritage Spare Change

Emerald Stage 11am Noon 1pm 2pm 3pm

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Emerald Isle, with a population hovering around 4,000 full-time residents, is a small town no matter how you slice it. This quiet, beach-front village plays host to many a vacationer each season, but never does it see as many guests as it does each March, when Carteret County’s own Emerald Isle flies its Irish flag.

Drawing an average of 15,000-20,000 people a year, the 21st annual St. Patrick’s Festival is set for Saturday, March 17, fully prepared to see more visitors than ever for a day of fun, food and merriment. Set in the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, the festival runs from 9am-5pm and is free to attend.

With more than 75 arts and crafts vendors, food, clowns, amusement rides and static displays, the festival provides the perfect platform for a day of family fun. Sift for artifacts with the 5 Star Gem Mining Company, browse through the various vendors, learn about goats with the Oak Grove Stables Petting Zoo and see exactly how much you and your dog look alike in the Owner/Pet Look-Alike Contest.

Canine contests get the fun rolling on Saturday morning, including a fashion show and look alike and cutest pup contests. The popular Little Mr. and Miss Leprechaun Contest takes center stage at 11am. Both boys and girls age 2-3 and 4-5 will be judged on the originality and creativity of their costume and overall stage presentation. Preregistration is required by noon on Friday, March 16 by filling out a form at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation or printing it off from www.emeraldisle-nc.org/stpats and dropping it by the office. While each entrant wins a small prize, the winners receive a $50 savings bond.

Because the festival will be busy, no registration can be handled that morning.

While the youngsters warm up the crowd at one end of the event, the Emerald Stage will get things started at 11am with Pamlico Joe. Also slated to perform are Conch Stew and Selah Dubb, while Spare Change, My Three Kilts, Craicdown and others keep things rolling on the Gold Stage. New this year, North Carolina based Transit BMX Team will wow the crowds with performances at noon, 2 and 5pm. And be sure to be on the lookout for the Port City Pipes & Drums parading around the festival throughout the day.

Entrance to the festival and parking, as always, is free. To learn more about the St. Patrick’s celebration, call 252-354-6350 or visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/stpats.

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B U L L E T I N Board (area code 252)

March Meetings Atlantic Beach 6 Planning Board, usually 1st Tuesday, 6pm, call 7262121, town hall mtg. room.

26 Town Council, 4th Monday, 6pm, town hall mtg. room.

Emerald Isle

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

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

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

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

Indian Beach

14 Town Board, 2nd Wednesday, 5pm, town hall.

Pine Knoll Shores

6 Board of Adjustment, as necessary, usually 1st Tuesday, 9:30am.

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

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

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

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

20 PIKSCO, 3rd Tuesday, 5pm.

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

23 Women’s Club Meeting, 9:30am social; 10am meeting featuring Jennifer Orr and “Women’s Health Issues and Solutions,” town hall.

27 Planning Board, 4th Tuesday, 2pm.

Around the County

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

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

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

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S TAY I N G Busy MARCH 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, Saturday 9am-4pm, closed Sundays.Call 252-354-6350 for more info. Be sure to visit our website at: 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, ages 15 & up; Sat 9-11am, age16 & under; 11am-4pm, age 16 & up.

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

•Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon 6-9pm, ages 16 & up; Thurs 6-7pm, ages 11 & under; and 7-9pm, ages 12 & up. *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS COST $2 FOR NON-MEMBERS* ►►►►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) • Wed 8am & Fri 4:30pm, ZUMBA! Fees: members $1/class, nonmembers $5/class. ♦♦Yoga Program Schedule♦♦ •Yoga! Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for the beginner. Tues & Sat at 10am & Thurs at 9am. Gentle Yoga Friday 10:30am. $2 members & $7 nonmembers.

•Yoga as Therapy! Taught by medically certified Yoga & Pilates instructors, these classes are designed & instructed by physical therapists & doctors as therapeutic exercise for back, mind & body. Mon 10:30am, Wed 9am: $5 members, $10 nonmembers. **Special Events and Information** Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation is chartering a bus to Durham Performing Arts Center to enjoy a matinee performance of Wicked on Saturday, May 12. Showtime is 2pm. Bus departs Emerald Isle at 8am. Guests will enjoy a catered lunch prior to the show. Adults and children over the age of 8 are welcome. **This show is NOT recommended for children under the age of eight**. Tickets are $145 per person. Price includes Right Orchestra seats and ticket processing, transportation to and from the performance, as well as lunch and gratuities. Due to the high probability of sell-out, DPAC is requiring an earlier than usual payment for tickets. For more information call Lainey Gottuso at 252-354-6350 or email at lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org to reserve your seat. Seating is limited to 45.

March 9, 2012, Second Friday at 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 $1.00. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252.354.6350 for movie title one week prior to showing.

March 12, 2012, 10am-1pm, Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops. Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops with Linda Phelps will take place at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Preregistration 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.

March 17, 2012, 9am-5pm, 21st Annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival 21st Annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival presented by Transportation Impact on Saturday, March 17 from 9am-6pm at the Emerald Plantation shopping center. Admission and parking are free for the festival. This year’s festival will feature over 75 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, clowns and static displays along with amusement rides, Oak Grove Stables Petting Zoo, 5 Star Gem Mining Company, Transit BMX Team, face painters and other fun, family-oriented activities. As always, the festival will feature delicious foods such as corned beef and cabbage, shrimp burgers, hamburgers and hot dogs, Mediterranean cuisine, BBQ, funnel cakes, fried peanuts, cotton candy and much, much more. Festival goers can also enjoy a beer garden. There will be a Canine Fashion show accompanied by an Owner/Pet Look-Alike Contest as well as a Cutest Dog Contest on the main stage beginning at 9:30am. The Little Ms. & Mr. Leprechaun Contest will take place on the main stage at 11am. The contest is for boys and girls ages 2-3 and 4-5 with each participant being judged on the originality and creativity of their costume and overall stage presentation. Contest organizers require pre-registration for both contests by noon on Friday, March 16. Participants in the canine contests must be under the main stage’s tent by 9am. Those participating in the Little Mr. & Ms. Leprechaun contest need to be under the main stage’s tent by 10:30am on the day of the event. Please contact 252.354.6350 to register for either event.

Feb 13-March 23, Mondays and Fridays, 1-2:30pm. Winter Tennis Clinics with Tony Pereira. $5 for Community Center members • $10 for non-members • Ages 14-Adult. No pre-registration required; drop-ins welcome. For more information, contact Lainey Gottuso at lgottuso@ emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-6350.

March 24, 2012, 8am until the last game is over, 4v4 Coed Indoor Volleyball Tournament.

Tournament location: Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center gymnasium. This is a “coed” tournament and players must be at least 16 years old. Preregistration is required (no registration after deadline). Registration deadline is Friday, March16 at 5pm. Team fee is $55 per team with prize money going to the top two teams (70% to first place; 30% to second place). Tournament capacity is 6 teams – 4 team minimum for tournament to take place. Teams must bring their own ball and will act as officials when not playing. Note: officiating may be required after elimination. USAV rules apply. For registration, payment and general information, contact Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation at 252-354-6350.

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AT T H E Aquarium Pre-Penguin Party!

PENGUINS ARE COMING to the aquarium for the summer, so suit up and celebrate! The aquarium is throwing a PrePenguin Party on Saturday, March 10 to get ready for the future arrival of the black-andwhite birds.

Little chicks – kids age 12 and under wearing penguin costumes – get in free that day. Bigger birds – teens and grown-ups dressed as penguins – pay the kids’ rate of $6. Penguin costumes can be plain or elaborate, purchased or homemade.

A group march of penguin pretenders begins at 11am, with prizes for “wonderful waddles” and culminating with a penguin quiz game in Big Rock Theater. Also enjoy penguin crafts and other activities, 10am-3pm, free with admission or membership. Watch for more on the time-limited Penguin Plunge summer exhibit, featuring four African penguins.

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The party mood continues on Saturday, March 24, when the merriment centers around three of the aquarium’s favorite residents – river otters Neuse, Pungo and Eno. The annual birthday party spotlights the fun-loving creatures and also the conservation success stories of their species.

Wish the otters well when you sign their big birthday cards, and smile as they enjoy otteroriented birthday treats and gifts.

Explore more about otters with playful crafts and programs, and view entries in the otter art show. Activities are free with admission or membership. See the website for information on submitting artwork for the exhibition.

Something Fishy If you fancy fishing, sharpen your skills or learn some new ones with the annual Get Hooked Fishing School on

Saturday, March 17. The day-long seminar features in-depth presentations by experienced anglers on surf fishing, pier fishing, fly fishing and kayak fishing, and angling for specific species such as red drum, speckled trout, striped bass, flounder, mackerel and tarpon.

The action-packed event includes catered lunch, giveaways and drawings for gear in addition to the sessions. Get Hooked is from 8am-4:30pm, and all sessions are at the aquarium.

Advance registration is required and space is limited. The fee is $60 per person; $54 for aquarium members. Sign up online, by phone or at the visitor services window at the aquarium.

Turtle Time Stop by the hatchling exhibit to see how much the little hatchlings brought to the Aquarium for care last summer have grown. Also check out Nimbus, the white loggerhead, now more than a year old.

The Dish on Fish Here’s something to make you look forward to Mondays – Succulent Seafood.

The cookery program takes participants to the area’s top eateries for the inside scoop on preparing delicious dishes featuring fish, shellfish and crustaceans from local waters. Aquarium staff stirs in information on local species and conservation strategies.

The last sessions of the season include Ruddy Duck Tavern in Morehead City on March 12, McCurdy’s in Atlantic Beach on March 19 and Amos Mosquito’s on March 26.

Other special programs are available throughout March and beyond, including behind-the-scenes tours and a weekend kayak outing. Stay tuned for the summer schedule.

The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is five miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. Hours are 9am-5pm daily. Admission is $8 for ages 13-61; $7 for ages 62 and up; $6 for ages 3-12; no charge for ages 2 and under and NC Aquarium Society members. For more information, see www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.

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P R O P E R T Y Watch Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during January 2011.* Atlantic Beach

Pelican’s Roost Developers, LLC to Jacqueline Buchanan, 301 Henderson Blvd. #18, $23,500.

Cheryl Griffin to Frederick and Mary Jo Wilson, 2305 Fort Macon Road, $68,000.

G&F Properties, LLC to George and Carolyn Everett, 313 Terminal Blvd., $200,000.

David and Jennifer Adams and Ellen Adams to Doris McMullan, 2305 Fort Macon Road, $220,000.

Irene and Walter Kistler, III to Jo Ann Tillman, 108 Caswell St., $460,000.

James and Brenning Cheatham to Dawn Davis, 405 & 406 Club Colony Drive, $675,000.

Beaufort

Larry and Lynette Land to Michael Daniel, 601 Sensation Weigh Road, $20,000.

NC Dept. of Transportation to Dianne and Eugene Garner, 2308 Hwy 70, $35,000.

Guide Group, LLC to Caviness & Cates Building and Development Co., 119 Radley Lane, $40,000.

Guide Group, LLC to Caviness & Cates Building and Development Co., 123 Radley Lane, $45,000.

Clifton Collins to Victor Fasolino, 804 Cedar St., $50,000.

NC Dept. of Transportation to Correna Gooding, 2220 Hwy 70, $60,000.

William and Bettina Gilchrist to Hunter and Julie Young, 143 Yaupon Lane, $70,000.

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Patricia Thomas to John Duncan, 609 Pine St., $75,000.

Patricia Thomas to Edward and Jill Harner, 711 Pine St., $98,500.

Alicia and James Cole, Jr. to John Taylor and Nancy Farnsworth-Taylor, 417 Meeting St., $150,000.

Sandra Elliott and William Roach to NC Dept. of Transportation, 401 West Beaufort Road, $175,000.

Barbara Tervo to Audrey Townsend and Scott Bertram, 314 Orange St., $185,000.

Letha Davis to Robert and Abeta Norris, 139 Charlie Lewis Lane, $250,000.

Thomas and Louise Iversen to Janine and Robert Cullen, II, Sandra and Gregory Ehrler and Kelly and Kathleen Ramshur, 124 Queen St., $265,000.

Cape Carteret

Geoffrey and Alison Siepker to Joshua Senecal, 136 Tifton Circle, $275,000.

Cedar Point

Frank and Jackie Cristiano, John Podlas and Maria Gregorio to Jeffrey and Juliana Holt, 105 Casey Court, $70,000.

Louis Crawley and Jacqueline Krim to David and Terrie Nelson, 6820 Canal Drive, $297,500.

White Oak Shores, LLC to Donna Shelton, 210 East Shorewood Drive, $300,000.

Ronald and Kati Hobson to Suzanne and John Field, Jr., 106 Grace Court, $320,000.

Michael and Ina Jones to John Kavanagh and Theresa Connelly-Kavanagh, 5409 Sunset Lane, $484,000.

Oscar and Mary Crumpton and John and Kathleen Moldthan to Rabbit Enterprises, LLC, 5407 Ocean Drive, $1,400,000.

Harkers Island

MGM, Inc. to Maureen and Timothy Jernigan, 3504 Player Lane, $265,000.

Maurice and Judith Phelps to Winfield and Cristine Thompson, 4314 Ward Drive, $285,000.

Beswick & Goines, PLLC to Alice Huneycutt, 2207 Arendell St., $304,000.

Newport BB&T to Charles Spear, 628 Cannonsgate Drive, $25,000.

Larry Wayne Styron to Lucas and Greta Kearns, 104 Delamar Court, $37,500.

Indian Beach

Jeannette and Michael Whaley to Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity, Inc., 120 Old Mill Road, $40,000

Michael and Joy Lashley to Katherine Parker, 1505 Salter Path Road, $290,000.

Morehead City

BB&T to Nancy and Timothy Jackson, 2212 North Road, $65,000.

John and Sandra Vaughan to Carol Parrillo, 603 Friendly Road, $105,000.

Emerald Isle

Sound Bank to Town of Emerald Isle, 6809 Canal Drive, $172,500.

Christopher and Lindsay Bridgers and Donald and Karen Westbrook to Jason and Carissa Kirby, 609 Worth Drive, $176,000.

RL and Sharon Scheper to Charlotte and Walter Scheper, Jr., 7024 Emerald Drive, $175,000.

Ruth Peters to William and Debra Hayes, 105 Fairway Drive, $227,500.

Johnny and Betty Gardner to Catherine and William Richardson, II, 123 Willis Drive, $210,000.

Randolph and Rebekah Dodge to Joanna Dodge, 820 Yaupon Terrace, $108,000.

Julia Condon to Sean Cabot, 210 Pompano Drive, $130,000.

MGM, Inc. to Nicholas and Holly Hall, 1205 Strange Court, $225,000.

Nancy Satterfield to Deborah Monce, 205 Sound Court, $190,000.

Leonard and Brandi Hammond to Evan Willis, 220 Mill Creek Road, $61,000.

Lisa Shipp to Anna Grandy, 154 Florida Park Road, $150,000.

Joseph and Donna Low to Matthew and Susan Ford, 560 Pearson Circle, $177,500.

Jennifer and Hugh Stanley, II to Jerrold and Cam Sutton, 120 Sir Christopher Drive, $182,500.

Inland Properties Group, LLC to McNeill and Associates, Inc., 221, 224, 225 Morada Bay Drive and one additional lot, $200,000. (cont. on page 40)

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

Willie and Geraldine Braswell to Stephen and Nancy Underwood, 102 Quail Run Drive, $285,000.

AmTrust NP SFR Venture, LLC to Mark Sikora and Anne Marie Fras, 102 Ocean Shore Lane, $595,000.

406 Stella Bridgeway Drive, $321,000.

Peter and Mary Gangl to Thomas and Cindy Williams, 1200 Sea Gate Drive, $365,000.

AW Brown Investments, LLC to RLH Holdings, LLC, 115 Dogwood Circle, $1,115,000.

Dorothy Medford to Andre and Lisa Beaujean, 936 Old Church Road, $83,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to James and Kristal Taylor, 107 Sweet Grass Trail, $308,000.

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Charles and Elizabeth Haughey to Robert and Beverly Landen, 109 Live Oak Court, $250,000.

Audrey Harris to First Choice Properties and Developing, Inc., 191 & 217 White Oak Bluff Road, $44,000.

Holland Farm Development, LLC to Sun Coast Homes and Development, Inc., 114 Meadowbrook Court, $125,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Andrew and Kristine Britten, 310 Sherwood Ave., $314,000.

Ruben and Augustina Carbonell to Kimberly Waugh and Debbie Reynolds, 525 Salter Path Road, $270,000.

Ample Lending Group, LLC to American Homesmith, LLC, 202, 206 & 302 Stella Bridgeway Drive, $123,000.

McNeill and Associates Rentals, Inc. to Andrew Springfield, 601 Pelletier Loop Road K-63, $125,000.

Julianna and Moyer Smith, Jr. to Jessie Stacks, 301 Salter Path Road, $305,000.

American Homesmith, LLC to Matthew and Allissa Brazil, 207 Stella Bridgeway Drive, $207,000.

Suzanne Wronko to Charles Peterson, 106 Locust Court, $313,000.

Legacy Custom Homes, Inc. to James and Michele Batman,

* 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 $1000 of sales price, in $500 increments) and as such, may not exactly reflect the true purchase price.

Swansboro

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Brooks and Kelly Barnett, 101 Little Bay Drive, $282,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Raymond and Krista Batz, 108 Hope Town Court, $297,500.

Bogue Banks Library Friends Celebrate 30 Years FRIENDS OF THE Bogue Banks Public Library gathered Sunday afternoon, Jan. 29, for its annual meeting and to celebrate their 30th anniversary as “Friends,” the force that makes the library a growing asset on the Outer Banks.

Friends’ board president, Kay Howe, welcomed those who attended and introduced members of the present board – Steve Flora, George Greene, Bill Johnston, Sue McKeand, Dot Miller, Sue Warren and Stacey Veros and recently elected board member Linda Strader.

Susan Simpson, Carteret County public librarian, gave a brief history of the Bogue Banks Library from its first home at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, and told of the early residents who raised money for library furniture. Bill Johnston reviewed the budget and stressed the importance of library “friends” from the communities along Bogue Banks.

Kevin Duffus, North Carolina historian, documentary filmmaker and author of the book, “The Lost Light – A Civil War Mystery,” was the featured speaker and told of his long search for the truth about the long-lost Fresnel Lens, installed at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse but “lost” in August 1861, a Civil War mystery. Duffus’ appearance was sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit organization and affiliate of the National Endowment to the Humanities.

At the conclusion of the program, many gathered around Duffus for a book signing and to hear more about his local exploits. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful 30th anniversary cake and punch.

Each year the Friends of the Bogue Banks Library gather on a Sunday afternoon in January to meet the board members, learn of the financial challenges, and hear of the many ways the

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Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Robin and Thomas Townsend, IV, 101 Hope Town Court, $299,000.

Bogue Banks Library board and its outstanding library staff, Brita Flynn, Donna Freeman, Andrew Porter, and Sue Way, serve the community. A renowned North Carolina speaker is always featured.

Membership in the Friends of the Library is modest – $15 per family and $10, individual. To learn more about the opportunity, call 252-2474660.

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T O U R I S M Barometer Mild Winter Brings Early Spring Fever WITH ABOVE NORMAL temperatures for most of the winter, hopefully springtime will be arriving soon. That means it’s time to head outdoors to soak up some mild sun and take part in fun activities in the changing of the season.

Here are a few events taking place in March: Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation offers adult and youth tennis clinics at the Emerald Isle Community Center and no pre-registration is required. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Contact Lainey Gottuso for more information, 252-3546350.

The annual Coastal Home & Garden Show is March 4-6 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. The event is designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. Contact Gina for more information, 252-247-3883. Also at the Civic Center on March 6 is the Piccadilly Circus. This hot new show, unveils the best in human agility, strength and beauty, combined with the finest in animal nobility where man and beast come together in perfect harmony. Visit www.thefuncircus.com or call Gina at the civic center, 252-247-3883, to learn more.

March 14 is the Beaufort Historical Association’s volunteer orientation, a two-day informative orientation for those interested in volunteering at the Beaufort Historic Site.

Anyone interested in historic preservation and research, student educational programs, driving a double-decker bus, leading tours, retail sales in the gift shop or helping with the many committees that are the backbone of the association are welcome to attend. For more information call 252-7285225 or visit the website at www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

The popular Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival is March 17. Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Business Association, the festival runs from 9am-5pm at the Emerald Plantation shopping center. Admission and parking are free. This year’s festival will feature over 75 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, clowns and static displays along with amusement rides, a climbing wall, face painters, and many other fun, family-oriented activities.

The “not to be missed” Newport Pig Cookin’ is March 30, 31 at the Newport Town Park. The event is the largest whole hog pig cooking in the country. Free parking, free admission and family fun! There are rides for the kids, live bands and plenty to eat! Call Jim Bristol for more information, 252241-3488.

Remember to tell out of town friends and family that most accommodations offer discounted rates during this “shoulder” tourism season. The list of accommodations and special offerings are on www.crystalcoastnc.org. Now that Beaufort has won the title of “America’s Coolest Small Town” we hope to see many more visitors in coming months.

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~Emerald Tidings~ (cont. from page 24)

part of our overall goal to create a comprehensive soundfront park at the new boating access area.

The town purchased the vacant lot for $172,000, with the majority ($152,000) of the purchase price financed over a 9-year period. The town will also be working to secure an additional vacant lot located directly adjacent to the west. The town will be considering various future park improvements for this area, potentially including the construction of a small ball field or other grassy open space.

Police Grant Funds New In-Car Video Systems

The police department recently utilized state grant funding, police donations, and other dedicated police department revenues to purchase and install seven new, state-of-the-art digital video recorders for police patrol vehicles. The total cost of the new cameras was approximately $27,000.

The new digital video recorders replace outdated VHS technology, and include many new features designed to provide better video documentation of Police stops and enhance officer safety. The town intends to purchase five additional digital video recorders in the next budget year to fully equip the town’s patrol fleet.

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Controlled Deer Hunt Underway

The town’s controlled deer hunt began on Jan. 17 in four locations and through Feb. 1 a total of 11 deer have been removed. Hunting will continue through Feb. 29. The town hopes to reduce the deer population by 40-70 deer this winter.

A complete explanation of the town’s program can be found at www.emeraldisle-nc.org/CommunityNotice/ CommunityNotice-deermanagementefforts-January2012.htm .

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Old, unused prescription drugs can be a hazard for adults and children in your household, and the Town encourages you to properly dispose of these old prescription drugs so they don’t fall into the wrong hands.

Prescription drugs should not be flushed down the toilet or discarded in the trash, but can be disposed of properly by taking them to the Emerald Isle Police Station or the Carteret County Sheriff’s Dept. in Beaufort. For more information, please contact EIPD at 252-354-2021 or the Sheriff’s Dept. at 252504-4800.

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PINE KNOLL SHORES

T O W N Meeting Phase I of Sidewalk Project Remastered THE FACT THAT the lack of sidewalk and crosswalks near beach access points can be a safety issue wasn’t up for debate at all. But deciding exactly how to approach the issue was difficult for the Pine Knoll Shores Board of Commissioners to agree on during the regularly scheduled February meeting.

According to the status report presented by Town Manager Brian Kramer, the town was awarded a grant from the NC Dept. of Transportation in 2008 to help develop a pedestrian master plan. A committee formed, a consultant was hired and the plan produced was approved by the board of commissioners in May 2010. Construction costs were estimated at $71,000 for the first four segments of the project, which included stretches from Pine Knoll Boulevard to the public service building; the public beach access near Dogwood Circle; Hwy 58 from Oakleaf Drive to the Hampton Inn; and Hwy 58 from Oakleaf Drive to the Atlantic Beach line.

When the plans were submitted to the NC Dept. of Transportation last fall, however, they received a notice stating that the plans would have to be modified to move the sidewalk back toward the NCDOT’s right of way. The change increases the retaining wall by about 25 percent and increases the bottom line by more than $45,000 for the town.

The question facing commissioners was exactly how to proceed as a $55,000 grant from the NCDOT awaits. In order to receive the grant, Kramer said, the project must include the Atlantic Beach connection, however, the stretch of highway near the Hampton Inn – the highest priced section of the project at $43,994 – continues to be the biggest safety concern on the list. The Pine Knoll Boulevard segment carries a $25,567 price tag; the Dogwood portion, $19,850; and the Atlantic Beach connection, $27,960.

“I’d rather prioritize by solving the problem we set out to resolve,” said Commissioner John Halada, suggesting that the four locations be ranked in terms of which had the most significant safety hazard.

It was Clark Edwards who motioned to complete three sections of the first phase of the sidewalk project, leaving the Dogwood area off of the initial construction list. The final figure comes in at $26,500 more than the initial $71,000. The motion received a second from Halada, and while it passed, it couldn’t find full support of the board, with commissioners Bob Danehy and Larry Corsello voting against the action.

New Wheels for DPS The Pine Knoll Shores Dept. of Public Safety will soon be adding a few new emergency vehicles to the fleet. The board had discussed proposed changes to the town’s fleet management policy during a recent strategic planning session.

As part of the plan, the board is hoping to reduce the fleet of police vehicles from 10 to six and limit the number of takehome vehicles to no more than four. The privilege would be limited to supervisors only.

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The board voted to approve four separate motions presented by Danehy: · The lease and purchase of four police cars at a cost of $35,000 per year for four years. · To replace a failing ambulance with a used model at a cost of no more than $65,000. · Authorize the town manager to dispose of the old vehicles and transfer the funds into the fleet reserve account. · To reorganize the fleet management policy.

Halada added the caveat that the lease of the vehicles must be contingent upon the board’s approval of an annual review of the vehicles by an outside agency. The commissioners agreed and all motions carried unanimously. The board subsequently voted to move $240,000 from the town’s emergency storm reserve to fund the lease and purchase.

Other Business

· The board unanimously accepted an offer from Martin Starnes & Associates to perform the town’s financial audit. · Two community members were appointed to board positions. Jean McDanal of White Ash Drive will join the Parks and Recreation Committee and Paul Payne of Beechwood Drive will serve a second year as chairman of the planning board. · The commissioners approved a bid from Palmetto Infrastructure, Inc. for $1,100,668 to replace the bridge on Mimosa Boulevard. The contract states that the project must be completed during the last week of May, with the town having the option to impose a $250-a-day fine against the company once the deadline has lapsed. · After a successful first year of paid beach parking during the summer months, the board of commissioners voted unanimously to continue the practice during the summer of 2012. Paid parking, at a rate of $10 a day will be in effect from May 19 to Sept. 9 at the Iron Steamer and Memorial Park beach access sites. · The board adopted an updated version of the town’s safety policy compiled by Fire Chief Jason Baker. Maintaining a policy is required by OSHA regulations. This is the first time the policy has been updated since 2006. Several commissioners had word and phrasing changes to the newly drafted document, however, they accepted the policy with basic changes pending. · Manager Kramer said the town will be working to update its website in the coming months. His goal is to have a good calendar of events for area residents, a way for residents to easily communicate with elected officials and town employees and a homepage that allows them to post emergency and important bulletins in a highly visible way.

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C L U B News Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club

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PRESIDENT BONNIE FERNEAU welcomed members of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club to its Jan. 27 meeting at town hall.

Membership Chair Linda Pearson presented two new members among the 47 members present, Wanda Mandeville and Teresa Wilson.

Vice President Barbara Milhaven introduced guest speaker, Herta Henderson of the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter (OWLS), Newport. She is the nursery supervisor, which involves animal care and public education. She brought two sheltered birds that cannot be released due to their injuries. As Herta presented Dinah, the barn owl spread her large wings several times creating a beautiful sight. She was hit by a car and has been there since 1998. Herta explained that the owls have extra vertebrae in the neck allowing them to turn their head completely around. This helps their vision because their eyes are fixed. Their strong hearing also helps as they can hear the heartbeat of a mouse in a foot of snow.

Owls are great mouse catchers. But people need to be careful about the pesticides used for mice. Unsafe pesticides containing ingredients like warfarin kill both the mouse and those who eat the dead mouse. Safe pesticides will kill mice, but not the owls.

The member also met Gabriel, who had a broken wing due to a car accident. He is a small kestrel from the falcon family. Calling OWLS to rescue such wildlife/birds is the best way to save them. The shelter regularly cares for a great variety of species, providing the appropriate diet, proper housing, and medications. Education outreach programs show how to peacefully coexist with our local, native wildlife and to reduce the damage inflicted on them by our intrusion into their world. It was obvious that Herta’s devotion to their care at the facility is a significant contribution to its mission.

OWLS receives no federal or state funds. It depends on the generosity of the public to continue its work. Volunteers and donations are what keeps it going. In appreciation for the presentation, individual club members donated items necessary for animal care at OWLS such as cleaning items, animal food, office supplies, medical items and cash.

Corresponding Secretary, Marian Kutzer, noted that the Domestic Violence Program thanked members for their continuing donations of personal care products for their clients.

She also sent five sympathy cards and three get-well cards to members. Historian Pat Filan, displayed beautifully designed scrapbooks depicting meetings and activities from 2008-2011. Dot Miller reported that the Beach Book Club’s is reading “Emily Post: Mistress of American Manners,” by Laura Claridge. Between the Bookends’ latest reading is “South of Broad,” by Pat Conroy. The newest Book Club, The Lit Wits, discussed “Sarah’s Key,” by Tatiana de Rosnay. Supper Club had a soup dinner on Jan. 15. They meet March 18 for a dinner featuring chicken recipes. Contact Pat Ruggiero or Edy Rene Magel. Cooks Night Out’s next dining experience will be on March 23. Contact Bobbie Hill.

The garden club meeting on Feb. 8 was not only interesting, but challenging, interpretive, a bit tumultuous, and lots of fun! After Karen Zaenker and Jan Corsello displayed their own terrariums and related how the technique of terrarium gardening or growing plants under glass, was discovered in the 19th century, members set about to create their own small terrariums. Cookie jars, candy jars, bell jars, brandy sniffers, jelly jars, as well as potting soil, charcoal, gravel, popsicle sticks, and small green plants filled the tables. After much experimenting and some frustration, each member or guest was able to scoop up her own miniature terrarium to bring home!

The topic of the Jan. 11 meeting was birds, and local environmentalist John Fussell shared a wealth of information.

Fussell told us that his interest in birds began as early as elementary school, and that in high school he was a member of the Carolina Bird Club and participated in the local bird count.

He majored in botany and zoology at NC State University and became affiliated with Camp Lejeune with its thousands of acres containing all sorts of wildlife. He said the original bird count was done in 1901. A bird count encompasses 15 miles of territory. The 2011 bird count showed 155 species.

Besides our backyard varieties, the count included scoters, wild turkeys, bald eagles, cedar waxwings, painted buntings, as well as many kinds of raptors. He pointed out that between 1962 and 1975 many species of birds had a very low count or were missing entirely, including pelicans, all varieties of owls, ospreys, coopers hawks, kestrels, peregrine falcons, bald eagles and condors and even bob whites. It was discovered that the widespread use of DDT was destroying the eggshells of all these birds and almost eliminated many species, although most species have made a comeback since the government banned the use of DDT in this country, Unfortunately, the shrike has never reappeared, and finches, loons and gannets are still less plentiful.

Fussell suggested ways for each of us to help our feathered friends by joining Nature Convervancy for its wealth of avian information, and offering water, adequate cover, food, and a safe yard “tangle” for sleeping to attract and aid our local bird friends. He gave us several helpful hints: Baltimore orioles love marshmallows. Attach some to tree branches in your yard. They also love the purple fruits of the toothache tree. Persimmon attracts orioles and warblers. Sasanqua flowers attract thrashes, catbirds and cardinals.

Longtime member, Lois Jean O’Keefe, was honored by the town of Pine Knoll Shores as the recipient of the award “Team Member of the Quarter” and was presented the award by Mayor Ken Jones for her dedication and for all the generous work she does for the town. Lois Jean is one of the garden club’s life members, the other two being Yvette Bannen and Vivian Macdonald.

Anyone interested in flower arranging is welcome to come to the next meeting on March 14 at 9:30am at town hall when garden club members themselves will be demonstrating various methods of flower arranging.

Clare Winslow

The next meeting of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club is March 23 at town hall with social at 9:30am and the meeting at 10am, featuring .Jennifer Becker of Tryon Distributers sharing her “Wine Talk, Tips & Thimble Tasting.” All women living in Pine Knoll Shores are welcome to attend and join the club. Members would gladly accompany new members to a meeting.

Veronica Stanley

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Announcing the 5th annual Kayak for the Warriors Events for 2012!

THESE EVENTS HAVE become so popular we are answering the demand for more opportunities to participate. The BIG addition this year is a 44-mile “Tour de Mayor Ken Jones Bogue Banks.” This event will involve all communities and towns along the sound side of Bogue Banks.

The tour begins at the Atlantic Beach Town Park (old Food Lion parking lot) and goes east toward the Atlantic Beach Bridge. After crossing the bridge, bikers will go left down Bridges Street in Morehead City to Hwy 24 and continue toward Cape Carteret. (Whew!) Once at Hwy 58, riders will go left over the Emerald Isle Bridge. Now on the home stretch, bikers will go through Emerald Isle, Indian Beach/Salter Path, Pine Knoll Shores, and finish where we started at the Atlantic Beach Town Park. Of course riders will be required to wear helmets and obey traffic signals.

The Tour de Bogue Banks will be held on April 21, and starts at 8am. Pre-registration is suggested. There is a $45 registration fee. Again, all funds raised will go to the “Kayak for the Warriors Fund” and in turn to the Hope for the Warriors Foundation.

The Kayak for the Warriors Weekend starts at 5pm on Friday,

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danger of hard freezes is over, but before plant growth starts.

Plant the crowns in a furrow 8 inches deep. Make the furrow wide enough to accommodate the root system of the crowns when fully spread out. In placing the crowns in the furrow or trench, be sure to have the buds pointing upward. Cover the crowns with 2 inches of soil. As the plants grow, pull soil around the plants gradually until the trench is filled.

Annual Care Cultivate when necessary to control grass and weeds to insure a good crop of large spears. During the harvest period, asparagus can withstand shallow cultivation. Most weed management can be achieved chemically. For details see the NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual or contact your county Cooperative Extension agent.

Each spring just before the spears start to grow, broadcast a complete fertilizer such as 5-10-10 on the bed at the rate of 2 to 5 lb per 100 ft2. This should be done about March 1 for the east and 2 weeks later for the rest of the state. Give the bed a second application of fertilizer at the end of the cutting season.

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June 8 with a reception and silent auction at the PKS Town Hall and costs a $5 donation.

The main event begins at 10am on Saturday, June 9, at Garner Park in Pine Knoll Shores. The race is 3.2 miles long and very scenic. Registration is $45 and includes the traditional Kayak for the Warriors T-shirt and picnic lunch. The lunch and presentation of awards will be at 11:30am right in Garner Park.

There is a “family fun race” at 10:30 that same morning for any paddle worthy vessel … generally funny and fun.

I encourage you to plan now for this exclusive weekend in June. I am confident I can promise you fun and a feeling of accomplishment, because ALL money raised goes to the Hope for the Warriors Foundation. Last year these events raised $39,000 for this very worthwhile cause.

Sponsorship opportunities are available with plenty of advertising. Registration is quick and easy at www. kayakforthewarriors.org, or pkskayakforthewarriors.kintera. org/2012, and registration is available on site the days of the races. Fees and registration may be tax deductible.

These premier events are organized and staffed by Pine Knoll Shores volunteers and the Pine Knoll Shores Parks and Recreation Committee (PARC); people that work as a proud team to support those that have sacrificed.

“With your help, there will always be Hope for the Warriors.”

This event has become a hallmark event for our town. We now routinely have visitors from other states participate.

Last year raised $39,000!

cut down the fern and destroy it. If cut down before frost the next year’s crop of spears is reduced.

Harvesting Do not harvest asparagus the first growing season after planting crowns. It can be harvested (cut) for short time (not to exceed two weeks) the second year. Weak plants and small spears result from harvesting too much, too early. After the second year after planting crowns, harvest asparagus from 6 to 8 weeks each year. Weak plants should be harvested for less time.

Exercise care in cutting the spears to prevent damage to those spears that have not yet emerged. Cut or snap the spears at ground level. This practice eliminates the possibility of damaging other spears.

Preparation for Use Asparagus loses edible qualities rapidly after harvest. Fiber develops rapidly after harvest. To maintain asparagus quality, wash and cool asparagus soon after harvest. If the asparagus wilts, it can be made turgid by soaking in cool water.

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AT L A N T I C B E A C H

T O W N Meeting Town Manger’s Report THE ATLANTIC BEACH Town Manager David Walker used his time at the Atlantic Beach Town Council meeting to provide the council members with an overview of the town, pointing out that “everything looks good at the halfway point of the year,” when it comes to town revenue being received and the town’s execution of the budget. He informed the council that he saw “no red flags at this time.”

Walker presented the board with a financial statement that showed the town collecting 54.49 percent of its anticipated revenue for the town’s general fund, $3,190,195 while having spent 46.76 percent of the budgeted funds for the first six months of the year, $2, 737,747.

The town’s water fund showed equal balance of revenue and spending having achieved 50.18 percent of its anticipated revenue, $534,971, while spending was at 47.20 percent rate, or $503,321 for the first six months of the year.

Walker also provided the board with a status of the renovations to the Sheraton which has remained closed since being damaged by Hurricane Irene. The hotel is expected to re-open by Memorial Day, and they are currently taking reservations for the summer, with the renovations including new furniture, fixtures, and flooring when it re-opens stated Walker.

Walker sought guidance from the council on which way they would like to proceed with the town’s paid parking program. The issue centered around the installation of parking meters or continuing with the parking attendant model for running the program. The council collectively agreed to keep the attendant model for this year.

Councilman Eddie Briley pointed out that he liked hiring local citizens while Councilman Vada Palma stated how citizens “like having an attendant to talk to and look over their car.”

Walker outlined the status of 18 projects the town is working on this year that include the replacement of signage in the town by Easter, the replacement of 500 water meters, or approximately 1/5th of the town’s meters, within the town and he provided the board with an overview of some of ideas being considered for the town’s

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75th anniversary celebration. One idea being considered is to hold a 75th Anniversary Council Meeting, at 11am on May 1, exactly 75 years from the town’s first council meeting. The town is also exploring the idea of bringing carnival rides to the beach and expanding the special events that the town currently sponsors over the summer season.

Town’s Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant Proposal Approved.

Jessica Fiester, planning director, gained the approval of the council to submit a PARTF grant for the town’s park at the site of the old Food Lion building and the town council committed to apply $687,025 towards the project. The town is requesting $500,000 from the trust fund which, if awarded, will see the town spending $1,187,025 to improve the park, which will be called Atlantic Beach Commons.

The town has strengthened the application from last year’s proposal that went unfunded by increasing the park amenities to be added under this application along with increasing the amount of town funds to be spent on the project from $500,000. The amenities at the planned park are based on a “phenomenal” response to the town’s recreation survey stated Fiester.

“The amenities you see in the plan are there because it is what people indicated they wanted most,” she said.

This grant will fund the construction of an 18-hole miniature golf course, a playground, a portion of walking trail with fitness stations, a renovated picnic area, a skate wall, skate dots (for younger kids), and the construction of a restroom/golf concession building. This represents the first of three phases of improvements to the park that the town has outlined. The “lack of recreation and entertainment opportunities” in Atlantic Beach is the driving force behind the proposal, said Fiester.

“We have lost two piers, Jungle Land miniature golf and all the amenities in the circle,” Fiester pointed out, and this park has been designated to counter that.

The decision on the awarding of this year’s PARTF Grants by the Parks and Recreation Authority is expected in May, with a second round of grant awards being made in September. Fiester is collecting letters of support for the project to send to the authority prior to their May meeting. Fiester pointed out that she can be contacted directly at planner@atlaticbeach-nc.com or PO Box 10, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512.

Mayor Pro Tem Harry Archer stated that he plans to call each member of the authority, all 15, personally to state “why Atlantic Beach should be awarded this grant.”

Archer also stated the need to gain support for this park from throughout the state as this park will not only serve the residents of Atlantic Beach, but the thousands upon thousands of visitors to the coast.

Citizens’ Comments “Cap’n Jim” Willis, started off the meeting by reminding those in the room that he lived “longer in Atlantic Beach” than anyone else and that allows him to point out what we are missing at Atlantic Beach, “a carnival!” Pointing out how we need rides for our youngsters Willis reflected upon a photo from 1928 that showed “a Ferris wheel and a merry-go-round,” and how these are things that the young want and that the town should consider bringing back to Atlantic Beach.

Reported by Daniel Ryan

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M AY O R ’ S Notes The Art of Municipal Branding I RECENTLY WROTE about our new branding initiative for the town of Mayor Trace Cooper Atlantic Beach. We are now under way with the help of an excellent group of volunteers. I am always impressed with the level of expertise we have, on many subjects, within our small town. Our branding advisory group is no exception – there is a lot of marketing know-how on our team.

Our first meeting focused on a review some demographic data and market research that was prepared on behalf of the Carteret County Tourism Development Authority. We also reviewed the results of the citizens’ survey that we conducted for Atlantic Beach last year. Knowing who our target market is and what they want is a big part of refining our brand. But, the real effort will be better defining who we are as a town.

This is not an effort to reinvent the wheel or make up a new identity. It is, rather, figuring out who we already are and what we do. Then we need to determine how to express that through language, interactions and design.

One aspect of pinning down our town’s identity is determining what makes Atlantic Beach unique. When presenting our town to potential visitors or residents, it is important to differentiate ourselves from other beach towns.

We need to think about what it is that makes us love this place so much.

Our branding group’s discussion on this point was very interesting. Many of the comments focused on the people in town. They noted that there was a sincere friendliness and lack of pretension that results in A.B. being home to a colorful mix of people. We referred to this as the “Tackle Box Effect.” In other words, you can walk into the Tackle Box Tavern along our boardwalk and find a retried CEO sitting next to a local surfer who is setting next to an active duty Marine and everyone feels at home and gets along perfectly. This is, indeed, something that is special about Atlantic Beach and something that is important for a beach town. People come to the beach to relax. When I lived in New York City, I never saw the attraction of going to the beach out at the Hamptons where everything was a “scene” and going to dinner took more effort than eating out in the city.

Another unique aspect of Atlantic Beach that our group noted was our classic beach town character. Even though we’ve lost some of the attractions along our boardwalk and elsewhere, we are still a town that has a mix of the things that you think of when you think of classic beach towns. Unlike places like Bald Head Island or Duck, we are not a community of exclusive homes. We have a mix of cottage districts, motels, multi-family projects and a pretty robust commercial trade.

I hope that my brief mention of these things will get you thinking about what makes us unique and how we can better define our character. A successful municipal brand is one that has a lot of support from everyone in town. As such, we need input from as many people in town as possible. We will be posting questions and topics of discussion on our Facebook page throughout this process, please take a few minutes to join in this online forum.

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GEAR & EVENT RENTALS Crystal Coast Tent & Event Rentals: 416 Cedar Point Blvd., Cedar Point, 252-7642761, crystalcoasteventrentals.com. Offering event rental & planning services from wedding to corporate events & everything in between. Open 7 days a week, offering free local delivery and complementary site surveys. Stop by the full service showroom and let an event coordinator make your event a success.

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

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

OUTDOORS & MARINE Carolina Home & Garden: 4778 Hwy 24, Bogue, 252-393-9004, a full service nursery offierng 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 our great home and garden gifts and year-round Christmas Shoppe.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Brinson Builders: 252-241-5404. Frankie Brinson specializes in home repairs, new construction, siding, windows, doors and decks. Let the company’s 25 years of experience work for you.

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B E S T Buys (cont. from pg. 51) 6600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you!

CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc.: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 800-822-2121, 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 252670-4490, gguthrie3@ec.rr.com. George & Emily Guthrie specialize in building fine, oceanfront homes for discerning owners. Call today to make your dreams come true.

HandCrafted Homes: 3900 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 252-514-4516, handcraftedhomes. com. We can build your new 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 County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252247-1000 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@eastnc.twcbc.com.

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

Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800611-7705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & 52

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John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true.

Marcia Jordan, GRI, ABR, CRS Real Estate Broker: Bluewater GMAC, Emerald Isle, Cape Carteret & surrounding areas, 252354-2128 x 2220, cell 252-723-8000, direct, 252-354-6101, marciajordan.com. Selling residential, land and commercial since 1983.

Buyer Representative, Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate Realtors Institute, Seller’s Broker, former president Carteret Association of Realtors & Realtor of the Year Carteret County.

Mike Jones Construction: 252-521-3735, provides superior construction services, incorporating the finest subcontractors and skilled craftsmanship with well appointed architectural details.

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, 252-247-5150, 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.

Shorewood Real Estate, Inc.: 7703 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-3547873, 1-888-557-0172, fax 252-354-7852, shorewoodrealestate.net. Family-owned sales, vacation rental & property management business specializing in attentiveness. Call for free rental catalog or sales info.

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

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

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

to give buyers & sellers individual attention.

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

SHOPS & SERVICES 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.

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.

Swan Feathers: 504-B Cedar Point Blvd., Cedar Point, 252-393-2142. Features casual ladies’ sportswear, career wear & elegant evening wear by top designers. Accessories include a wide variety of jewelry, hats, shoes, purses & much more! Open Mon.Sat. 10am-6pm.

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.

The Southern

Charm

CAMELLIAS HAVE LONG been a Southern favorite flower. However, they started out in Boston and Philadelphia first and didn’t reach the South until just before the Civil War. Camellias are a wonderful plant for the garden because of the little care they require and tremendous gifts they give back. They tolerate drought and love shady spots. They bloom in seasons when nothing else is blooming. Simply put, they are surprisingly easy to grow and are just the perfect flowering shrub for our Southern coastal conditions.

Talk about blooms! Everything from boutonniere to dessert plate sized flowers at times of the year when all other flowering shrubs have withered away. Some varieties have sprays of more delicate flowers that could enhance a flower arrangement and fill the air with fragrance. The large exotic blooms of many camellia varieties make a wonderful centerpiece in a simple, water filled vase in the dead of winter. Another benefit of having a camellia grace your garden.

Camellias are evergreen plants, keeping their dark glossy green leaves in the winter. The most familiar and iconic of the winter – blooming shrubs are camellia japonica, native to Asia, and arriving in the United States around the late 1700s. Although truly thought to be a Southern belle, they were introduced in the Northeast, where the affluent could grow them in their conservatories. Years later, these tender plants made their way to the south where they would thrive outdoors year round and quickly gained popularity.

Meanwhile in the north, a researcher discovered that camellias are more cold

hardy than previously thought. In 1979, a research geneticist at the US national Arboretum found a fall blooming variety, camellia oleifera that had withstood harsh winters that killed other camellias.

Out of that specimen he developed other species that are now reliably hardy in cold climates. They bloom in autumn, before frost has the opportunity to turn flowers and buds brown, even in the warm and temperate Zones 7-9, where plants thrive.

Almost all camellias are easy to grow, requiring light shade and preferring moist, well-drained, acidic soil high in organic matter. Maintaining mulch over their shallow roots helps in growing strong specimens.

Who likes to prune? If not, there are dwarf camellias. There is a camellia to fit every spot – tall, short, narrow, wide or spreading. You can even trellis camellias in place of a climbing rose.

To learn more about this beautiful Southern Charmer, Matt Hunter of the American Camellia Society will offer a workshop at Carolina Home & Garden on Hwy 24 at 10am on Saturday, March 17.

The cost to attend is $5, preregistration is required by calling 252-393-9004.

Submitted by Carolina Home & Garden

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Coastal Craftsmen............................................ 15 Country Club of the Crystal Coast.................... 12 Crystal Coast Tent & Event Rentals................. 17 Edward Jones................................................... 39 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 Great Windows................................................. 17 Guthrie Construction......................................... 13 Guthrie Interiors.................................................. 6 Handcrafted Homes.......................................... 12 Wayne Higson.................................................. 23 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall..................... 43 Island Essentials............................................... 14 Island Home Maintenance................................ 15 Jimmie Lue Rutter……………………………….11 JR Dunn............................................................ 25 Just Hair........................................................... 25 Kathryn’s........................................................... 54 Katrina Marshall................................................ 35 Landmark Homes/Hatteras Pools....................... 9 LIFTAVATOR Residential Elevators & Lifts....... 43 McQueen’s Interiors........................................... 4 Med First Immediate Care & Family Practice... 15

Mike Jones Construction.................................. 35 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ................. 37 Outer Banks Marine Construction.................... 11 Outer Island Accents........................................ 27 Pacific............................................................... 47 Pat Patteson, General Contractor.................... 19 Petal Pushers................................................... 17 Pipeline Plumbing............................................. 27 Realty World..................................................... 43 Shorewood Real Estate, Inc............................. 31 Sound Furniture................................................ 16 Southern Glass & Mirror................................... 33 Southern Trust, Kathy Wallace......................... 20 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt........................ 21 Sun-Surf Realty Sales...................................... 34 Therapy Center of Cedar Point, Inc.................. 20 Top it Off........................................................... 35 Town of Emerald Isle........................................ 24 Waters Landscaping & Vinyl Manufacturing..... 43 Windows and More……………………………...54 Window, Wall & Interior Décor.......................... 39 Window Wizard................................................. 41 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care...... 25 York Properties................................................. 35

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