Island Review

March 2013

Vol. 18, No. 3

Monthly News Magazine for Bogue Banks Property Owners & Residents

• St. Patrick’s Festival • Oyster Roast & Pig Out • Easter Egg Hunts • Toast to the Coast • Spring Yard Care • Indoor Craft Fair • Property Watch • Emerald Tidings • Book Bag • Events Calendar • Mayors’ Notes Pine Knoll Shores Emerald Isle

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The Island Review will not knowingly accept advertising judged to be misleading or in violation of the law. All parties advertised herein are subject to the Fair Housing Act and the claims represented are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. Though every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all advertising and copy contained herein, the publisher may not be held responsible for typographical errors. NCCOAST reserves the right to refuse any advertising or editorial deemed inappropriate. Articles contained herein remain the sole responsibility of the writer. The Island Review, NCCOAST and any employees, agents, or representatives of same, may not be held responsible for any actions or consequences derived as a result of following advice or instructions contained herein. As always, consult your attorney or accountant for relevant tax, investment, and/or legal information.

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Vol. 18, Issue #3 March 2013

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

Features Book Bag......................................................................................................................................................12 Rental Signs.................................................................................................................................................14 St. Patricks Festival......................................................................................................................................26 At the Aquarium............................................................................................................................................36 Tourism Barometer.......................................................................................................................................43 Coastal Report..............................................................................................................................................47 Spring Yard Work..........................................................................................................................................47

Departments County Perspective......................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables...................................................................................................................................................17 Chamber Connection....................................................................................................................................20 Turtle Tracks.................................................................................................................................................27 Picture Page.................................................................................................................................................46 Best Buys.....................................................................................................................................................50 Advertiser Index............................................................................................................................................53

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

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Hours are from 10am-5pm on Saturday, March 2 and from 11am-3pm on Sunday, March 3.

In addition to construction, folks will be on hand to discuss landscaping and interior design. Admission is $3 per person.

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Along with being a skilled singer and songwriter, Walker is an accomplished guitarist adept at blues, rags and hot country styles of guitar picking who finds inspiration in both contemporary and traditional music. Learning from some of the early masters such as “Son” Thomas, Etta Baker and R.L. Burnside, Walker’s Larry Sribnick photo talents and travels are reflected in the passion of his performances. Audiences become enthralled with his finger-picking, are entertained by humorous stories and left with an experience that lasts long after Walker’s guitar and voice have disappeared.

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Rotary Plans Oyster Roast and Pig Out Gearing up for the 34th annual Oyster Roast and Pig Out, the Swansboro Rotary Club is looking forward to this all-you-can-eat celebration that has become one of their most popular and well-attended fundraisers. On the books from 5-8pm on Saturday, March 16 at the Rotary Civic Center in Swansboro, there will be plenty of food, fun and entertainment for all to enjoy.

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, hushpuppies and a variety of beverages. The musical feature this year is Machine Gun, a well-known cover band based in Wilmington.

Equipped with televisions to allow guests to follow sports action, the civic center, located on the West Main Street Extension off Hwy 24, provides a spacious indoor area for diners.

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One of the first major events to roll in with the entrance of spring is Easter. Children from all around eagerly anticipate the bounty of candy and goodies that the celebrations of Easter bring along. This season will be no different as the kids dart from grass to tree to bush in search of the prized eggs teeming with treats.

This year, several organizations are offering Easter egg hunts to keep the young ones entertained. Grab the baskets and get ready for some Easter fun this March with all the area has to offer.

Sat. 23: Emerald Isle, 1pm, free. Visitors can enjoy sidewalk chalking, music, face painting and more leading to the big hunt and appearance of the Easter Bunny at 1pm.

The hunt is divided into age categories: 3 and under; ages 4-7; and ages 8-13. Details: 252-354-6350.

Sat. 23: Easter Egg Hunt, 11am, free. Carolina Home & Garden, Newport, holds its annual Easter egg hunt with special guest the Easter Bunny.

Sat. 30: Beaufort Historic Association, 11am, free.

Children age 7 and younger are welcome to join the fun at the Beaufort Historic Site for its annual Easter egg hunt.

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

Sat. 30: Morehead City, 9:30am, free. The Morehead City Easter Egg Hunt is held at Rotary Park on Mayberry Loop Road in Morehead City merely to accommodate the size of the event. Designed for children 12 and under, the hunt will consists of an unbelievable 10,000 eggs, as well as three grand prizes. Details: 252-726-5083.

Sat. 30: Pine Knoll Shores, 10am, free. The Easter Bunny always finds his way to Garner Park, located on Oakleaf Drive, to hide hundreds of eggs for the kids. Although the hunt is designated for children 12 and under, this event is fun for the whole family. Details: 252-247-4353.

Volunteers Needed for BHA Have some free time on your hands? The Beaufort Historical Association is looking for a few good men and women to assist with volunteer efforts throughout the year. The site holds its annual volunteer orientation on Thursday, March 14, allowing participants

some insight into Beaufort’s colorful history and the various volunteer positions.

From providing the narrative during bus tours and helping guests in the gift shop to clerical support and event planning, the BHA has an array of options for anyone looking to get more involved in the community. To learn more about the program and volunteering, call 252-728-5225 or email lindsay@beauforthistoricsite.org.

Get Schooled at the Aquarium Registration is open for the annual Get Hooked Fishing School from 8am-4:30pm on Saturday, March 9 at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. This comprehensive oneday seminar features presentations by experienced anglers on all aspects of the sport. A sampling of the topics covered includes inshore fishing targeting striper, drum, trout and flounder; fishing from the surf, fishing from kayaks, fly fishing and offshore fishing.

Participants enjoy up to four instructional sessions, a catered lunch, drawings for fishing gear and fishing giveaways.

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All sessions are held at the aquarium; 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.

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The Crystal Coast Compiled by Lynn Salsi and Frances Eubanks ARCADIA PUBLISHING HAS produced a series of books called “Voices of America.” The Crystal Coast is a part of that series. Lynn Salsi and Frances Eubanks have put together a collection of first-hand accounts recalling the early part of the 20th century in Carteret County. The stories and photographs provide a fascinating look back to a simpler time in this part of the state.

Nannie Virginia Branch Haley was a black girl growing up in the 1920s and 1930s in Beaufort. Her father worked on the menhaden boats, her mother’s people came to the area as slaves of the Davis family. Nannie tells of the blanket man who would come by each week to collect his 25 cent payment on time for purchased goods. She catalogues home remedies such as asafetida which was taken to ward off colds. There is a picture in this chapter of the “poor house” where destitute older people were cared for; it is now a bed and breakfast on Hwy 101. In 1937, electricity came to Beaufort and thus the radio, which meant the outside world came in for the first time.

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There are two chapters devoted to Portsmouth Island. Clara Salter Gaskins’ parents lived almost all of their lives on this isolated island off the North Carolina coast. Her mother was the postmistress, and the mail arrived by boat every weekday afternoon. Her father owned the general store where the men would sit on the porch and whittle while they talked of weather, boats and fishing. Pictured are the lifesaving station, the general store and the Methodist Church. Mary Snead Dixon went to Portsmouth in 1916 as a schoolteacher. It was a one room schoolhouse, and she says she had five minutes each day to teach each subject to each grade.

There are also chapters on Down East and Atlantic. This book is an excellent way to delve into the rich heritage to be found in Carteret County. It is well worth taking a couple of hours to visit with the memorable characters and stories included here. From the hardships of the Depression to the fears of a war waged in the waters close to the coast, these are rich accounts which capture the essence of life along the Crystal Coast those years ago.

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Tech Savvy Comes to the Beach I AM SURE that many of you recall, as I do, reading Dick Tracy in the comic strips and marveling at his wristwatch telephone.

Or perhaps you enjoyed the Saturday morning cartoon, “The Jetsons.” Remember how George Jetson could touch a screen and talk to his boss through a television screen? What was amazing and futuristic then are commonplace innovations that your vacation rental guests will expect to work flawlessly when they arrive to our island with their Droids and iPhones and iPods in tow.

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The graduation speaker will be NC Court of Appeals Judge J. Douglas McCullough, an Atlantic Beach resident.

“Since this is the 25th class to go through the leadership program, we are making an effort to invite Leadership Carteret alumni to attend the luncheon,” said Alan Leary of Century 21 Newsom-Ball Realty and co-chair of the Leadership Carteret Steering Committee. Alumni should contact Diane Warrender at the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, 252-726-6350 or diane@nccoastchamber.com.

“Our goal in Leadership Carteret is to empower tomorrow’s community leaders,” Leary said. The program is an intense 10week immersion into what makes Carteret County tick.”

In order to make it all more relevant, the 38 class members have been assigned to six project teams to address topics of local interest. Each group is expected to make a final report with its recommendations at the final session.

Committee co-chair Steve Hellersperk of ACS Computer Services and Toastmasters-Morehead City provided a sampling of the 2013 topics: • Sea Level Rise: Is Carteret County going to drowned? What should be done to prepare for the future?

• The Outer Banks Scenic Byway is now a national byway.

How do we maximize the tourism potential? What will be the effect of increased ferry tolls on future tourism?

• Wind-powered energy: Friend or foe in Carteret County?

• How can we attract young families and jobs to Carteret County?

Businesses on Bogue Banks have been highly supportive of Leadership Carteret, and this year, 13 of the class members are employed on the island.

Participants include: Kim Ervin, Andy Rogers, Allison Wax, Holly Wilson and Linda Wood, all of Emerald Isle Realty; Megan Hildt and Gwen Salter, both of Island Essentials – A Linen & Leisure Supply Company; Kathy Lockowitz and Kelly Nicholson, both of Bluewater Real Estate; and Brandon Staton and Olivia Yankosky, both of Transportation Impact. Others are Victor Heinrich of Victor E. Heinrich & Associates of Indian Beach and Ricky Thornhill of the US Coast Guard at Fort Macon.

Among the steering committee are seven individuals whose employers are Bogue Banks businesses. They are: Mary Carlyle Brown and Marcia Holcomb, both of Realty World First Coast Realty; Kevin Daffron of Shorewood Real Estate; Tara Haller of Atlantic Beach Realty; Erin Klein of Transportation Impact; Kathy Perry of Bluewater Real Estate; and Wendy Routson of the Emerald Isle Beach & Pool Club.

If you have comments or suggestions about topics of interest for future articles, pass them along to Mike Wagoner at 252726-6350 or 1-800-622-6278 or mike@nccoastchamber.com.

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1-3, 8-10: “Faith County: An Evening of Culture.” This Carteret Community Theatre production will take place at 8pm on Saturdays and 2pm each Sundays at Joslyn Hall, Carteret Community College. Tickets are $12 adult, $8 student and are available at Alex and Brett’s, Poor Richard’s, at the door or by reservation. Details: 252-7287550 or 252-247-5838.

Fri. 1: Classic Movie Night. 6pm. Classic movies are featured at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1.

Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

2-3: Coastal Home & Garden Show. 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. Details: 252-2473883.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-the-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. Age 8 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores.

Sat. 2: Judy Collins in Concert. 8pm. The folk singer returns to Eastern North Carolina thanks to The Morehead Center for Performing Arts. Tickets are $35$45. Details: 252-726-1501 or www. themoreheadcenter.com.

From Forest Fairies to Sea Serpents. 9am5pm. Imagination meets education in an enchanted day for all. Build fairy and gnome houses on the nature trail, search for mermaid and fairy doors and make your own magic wand. Guests will also enjoy a theatrical fairytale starring live animals, a sea serpent dive show and other whimsical activities.

Fairy, gnome, sea serpent or mythical character costumes are encouraged, but not required. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Hope Pole Creek Cleanup. 10am-Noon.

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Craft Fair. 9am-4pm. The History Place, Morehead City, hosts an indoor Craft Fair from with free admission to the public. This spring show 18

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Fundraiser for Glenn Poole. 11am-2pm.

Glenn Poole, Havelock High School senior, was involved in a near drowning incident. In order to help the Poole family with the financial burden that continues to grow, this fundraiser will be held at Havelock High School Rams Stadium. Events include cornhole tournament, 5K run and bounce house.

Admission is $10; $5 for students.

Larry Fodse and Thom George Speak.

11am. Gardening expert Larry Fodse presents a lecture on gardening with vegetables and from seed and Thom George presents perfecting your garden soils. Both will speak together to offer tips for a successful spring garden at Carolina Home & Garden, Newport. Cost is $5. Details: www. carolinahomegarden.com.

3-9: Toast to the Coast. Celebrating Seven Days of fine dining, this new exciting biannual event takes place at more than 16 fine dining establishments throughout Carteret County and features seven days of prix fixe menus for $25. Various events are intertwined with the fine dining excursion. Details: 252-726-6273 or www.toasttothecoast.org.

Sun. 3:Archaeological Excavations at Ancient Ephesus. 3-4pm. Dr. Hike Thur, who has spent her career combing architecture and archaeology to understand the ruins at the harbor of Ephesus, will share stories at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Details: 252-728-7317, www. ncmaritimemuseum.org.

Clay Whittington Performs. 7pm. Hope Mission and Cape Lookout High School invite everyone to join them for a benefit concert presented by musician Clay Whittington at The Morehead Center for Performing Arts. He returns to the county with his spring tour that will thrill his fans and win new admirers.

Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Details: 252-726-1501 or www. themoreheadcenter.com.

5, 11, 18, 25: Succulent Seafood. 2-4pm.

Visit the area’s top eateries to find out how expert chefs choose, prepare and serve fresh local seafood with a flourish.

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6, 13, 20, 27: Toddler Time. 9:30-10:20am.

Parents and tots together enjoy songs, stories, puppets, crafts and other fun activities focused on a different animal each week in Discovery Classroom.

No registration required. Free with admission. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knollshores.

Mon. 4: Pre-K Play. 9-10am. Parents and tots 5 and under enjoy open play in the Blue Heron Park gymnasium, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

7, 12: Brown Bag Gam. Noon-1pm. Join the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort for a lunch program on topics of maritime culture and history. This month’s programs include the US Coast Guard and the Whales of NC. Details: 252-7287317, www.ncmaritimemuseum.org.

Thur. 7: Hannah’s Haus Oyster Roast. 5-7pm.

This event helps raise awareness about the NC Coastal Federation with local oysters and beer. Special membership options will be offered. Details: sarahp@ nccoast.org.

Fri. 8: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1.

Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Sat. 9: Toby Walker Performs. 8pm. This popular musician returns to Clawson’s Restaurant, Beaufort, thanks to the Down East Folk Arts Society. Tickets are $14 for adults; $12 for members and active-duty military; and $8 for students.

Doors open at 7pm. Details: www. downeastfolkarts.org.

Scrapbook Workshop. 10am-1pm. A Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshop will be held at Emerald Isle Parks Recreation. For ages 12 and up, pre-registration is required. Use of tools and snack provided with $5 fee.

Additional packages available. Details: 910-326-6164 or rphelps@ec.rr.com.

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We are North Carolina’s Premier Business Address MARY CARLYLE BROWN of Pine Knoll Shores is serving as 2013 chair of the board of directors with the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce.

She and her husband, Steve Brown, work together as real estate brokers with Realty World First Coast Realty at Atlantic Beach.

She has a first-hand appreciation for the chamber’s vision: “For Carteret County to be the most desirable location for business and leisure in North Carolina.”

“I grew up in Raleigh, and we spent many childhood family vacations at Atlantic Beach,” Mary Carlyle said. “We became second home owners in Carteret County in 1997, and our family spent every available weekend and vacations at Atlantic Beach, especially enjoying boating and fishing.

“We knew Carteret County was where we wanted to retire but decided not to wait for retirement, so in 2005, we packed up our stuff and moved from Raleigh … and have never looked back.

“After retiring from my state job as manager of the Carteret County office of the NC Employment Security Commission in March 2012, I activated my real estate license, which I had had since the mid-1990s. This was the culmination of a plan we had developed many years prior to moving to the area – the opportunity to work together in real estate. We have real estate in our blood and think it’s the best form of investment.

“I now enjoy working in the private sector. I’m a real advocate for businesses. As new businesses open and existing businesses grow, muchneeded jobs are added to the local economy. I guess ‘jobs’ will always be my ‘mantra’ after focusing on it for 35 years.

“Small business is a powerful force in our county,” she said, “and the Carteret County Chamber adds to that strength by keeping all of our members informed and by advocating for them.

“We are reaching out to entrepreneurs who can establish their businesses anywhere in the world. Relocate here, because of our unparalleled lifestyle amenities … and virtually every room has a view. The Crystal Coast appeals to both young and old – anyone who is seeking to enjoy life while they live it,” Carlyle said.

“As both our permanent and seasonal populations grow, the result is expansion of the demand for goods and services. The diversity of our economy is a genuine asset. It’s a fact that the vast majority of jobs are provided by home-grown companies and small businesses.

“The chamber specializes in offering networking opportunities that are sure-fire ways for you to get engaged in the business community, gain visibility and exposure for your products and services and to help you make new business contacts. You will find that the chamber is a low-cost investment that is guaranteed to work for your business or organization.

“You won’t find a better local chamber of commerce. It ain’t braggin’ if it’s the truth.”

The Brown family includes two daughters – Stephanie (and her husband, Chris) and Meredith. There are also three “Granddogs” in the family picture. “Sadie, who lives in Raleigh, loves coming to visit. Wilson and Miller, are year-round beach dogs, or as we say, ‘dock dogs.’”

For more information, call the chamber at 800-622-6278 or 252-726-6350 or email requests to mike@nccoastchamber.com. The chamber office is located at 801 Arendell St., Suite 1, Morehead City, NC 28557.

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LOTS OF GOOD live entertainment in Emerald Isle. Many of the local restaurants and night spots have entertainment on a regular basis. Be sure to check them out for an up-to-date schedule.

We also have other entertainment opportunities in Emerald Isle. The biggest one day event is the St Patrick’s Festival March 16 sponsored by Transportation Impact. The event has two live stages and karaoke at another spot. There will be 12 acts of live entertainment throughout the day and, of course, lots of food and craft vendors. Transportation Impact will have its Richard Petty Motorsports #43 car there with lots of Richard Petty memorabilia.

Another event coming up is the “Down and Derby” fundraiser at the Emerald Isle Beach and Pool Club from 4-8 on May 4. Big Drink will be playing and there will be heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. The event is put on by the Emerald Isle Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and proceeds will help extend the multi-use path on Coast Guard Road. Check out www.eipath.com for full details. Tickets are available from: Carla Abee – 252-342-8248, cabee@transportationimpact.com Diane Schools – 252-354-2916, dschools@ec.rr.com Joe Eckard – 252-241-0590, joe@spinnakersreach.com Community Center – 252-354-6350 The EmeraldFest summer concert series at the Western Ocean Regional Access was a great success last year. This year it will start on June 20 and will take place every Thursday

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June 20 – My Three Kilts June 27 – Conch Stew July 4 – Selah Dubb July 11 – 4EverAll Trio July 18 – Big Jim Kohler July 25 – Justin Castellano Aug. 1 – Wild Honey Aug. 8 – Big Drink Aug. 15 – Bobby Webb Aug. 22 – Dependable Taxi If you attended any of last year’s concerts, I am sure you will be back. If not, be sure and check it out. It is a great family evening out with great entertainment.

Also, SwanFest will have concerts on Sunday nights starting in May and ending in September. The lineup will be available shortly and will include many of the great acts from last year, as well as some new ones. SwanFest takes place in downtown Swansboro and runs from 6:30-8pm. When the schedule is available, it will be posted on www.emeraldisle-nc.org along with the EmeraldFest schedule.

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~Emerald Tidings~ Beach Nourishment Project Set to Begin

THE TOWN’S LATEST beach nourishment project, intended to replace sand lost during Hurricane Irene in August 2011, is set to begin in late February. The dredging contractor, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, Chicago, Ill., is tentatively scheduled to begin sand placement in two different reaches of eastern Emerald Isle and western Emerald Isle on or about Feb. 25.

Two dredges will provide sand for the eastern Emerald Isle reach (5th Street to Pier Pointe condominiums), and one large dredge will be providing sand for the western Emerald Isle reach (Myrtle Drive to Ocean Oaks Drive). All work is expected to be complete by March 31. This $10 million project is being funded by a combination of FEMA funding, county room occupancy tax revenues, and town special district property taxes.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock is currently working in Pine Knoll Shores, and will then move to Emerald Isle later this month. For updates throughout construction, please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/CommunityNotice/ postirenebeachnourishmentproject.

Town Continues Pursuit of a New Ocean Fishing Pier

Despite the state’s withdrawal from “The Aquarium Pier at Emerald Isle” project, the board of commissioners recently affirmed the town’s continued efforts toward a new ocean fishing pier in Emerald Isle in the future. The town will continue to pursue the development and construction of a new 1,000 foot long concrete ocean fishing pier at the site of the Eastern Ocean Regional Access as a town-only project.

The town is disappointed in the loss of the NC Aquariums as a partner on this project, but remains committed to insuring the perpetual existence of an ocean fishing pier in Emerald Isle in the long-term.

Fortunately, the privately owned Bogue Inlet Pier is expected to continue operating for the foreseeable future; however, the town seeks to provide the new facility at such time that Bogue Inlet Pier may cease to exist in the future. The town believes that an ocean fishing pier is an important amenity for the town’s heritage, the tourism industry and the enjoyment of its residents, and the town will continue to pursue this long-term goal.

The town is currently seeking state approval to utilize approximately $700,000 of remaining grant funds awarded to the NC Aquariums and the town in 2008 for initial site improvements at the pier site. The town will be working to assemble the necessary funding over the next several years for the actual construction of the new ocean fishing pier.

Hwy 58 Bicycle Path Construction Expected This Spring

The town is currently soliciting construction bids for the Hwy 58 bicycle path extension from Hurst Drive to Fairfax Road and hopes to award a construction contract in March. The town’s goal is to complete this 0.4 mile segment prior to Memorial Day weekend.

The town received a $100,000 grant from NC Dept. of Transportation for this project which will extend the town’s total bicycle path network to approximately 5.5 miles. The town continues to work toward its ultimate goal of extending the bicycle path the entire length of Hwy 58 and Coast Guard Road.

Coast Guard Road Bicycle Path Extension Under Construction

Work is currently underway on the extension of the Coast Guard Road bicycle path from Ocean Oaks Drive to Dolphin Ridge. Initial clearing and grading is complete, and retaining walls are being constructed.

The new 10 foot wide asphalt path will be installed in the coming weeks, and is expected to be open to the public in March.

Richard Petty Motorsports Car Joins St. Patrick’s Festival

Please join us for the 22nd annual St. Patrick’s Festival on Saturday, March 16 at the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center! This ever-popular event is expected to draw more than 20,000 people to Emerald Isle and is always a great kickoff to the season. Bring the whole family, and enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, kids’ rides, a beer garden, plenty of good food and (hopefully) a beautiful sunny day in Emerald Isle!

The town and the Emerald Isle Business Association are pleased to have a terrific primary sponsor in Transportation Impact, a local company providing parcel shipping negotiation services for companies all over the United States. Transportation Impact is a sponsor of the #43 NASCAR entry owned by Richard Petty Motorsports and has arranged for the #43 car to be on display at the St. Patrick’s Festival this year.

Plenty of great NASCAR-themed prizes will be raffled off to benefit the Petty Family Foundation, which supports many charitable causes in North Carolina, including Victory Junction Camp.

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Hwy 58 Bridge Work Continues

NCDOT and its contractor Penhall Company continue its work on the Hwy 58 bridge and are making good progress. The project involves the resurfacing of the bridge decking and the replacement of all bridge joints, and is intended to extend the life of the bridge for an additional 30-40 years or more.

One lane of the bridge will be closed 24 hours every day until Friday, March 8. One lane will then be closed 24 hours every day from March 10-15, with both lanes open for St. Patrick’s Day weekend. After St. Patrick’s Day weekend, only nighttime lane closures are planned. All work is expected to be complete before Memorial Day.

Trash Collection Schedule Change Effective March 18

Effective March 18, the collection day for the second trash collection of each week will change. The collection day for the first trash collection of each week will NOT change.

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With less than 4,000 full-time residents, the town averages about 18,000 guests at the annual celebration, slated this year from 9am-6pm on Saturday, March 16, at the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center. Last year’s event saw a whopping 25,000 attendants, and Alesia Sanderson with Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation said they’re expecting the same number this year.

Sponsored in part by Emerald Isle’s Transportation Impact, the festival will feature the Transportation Impact #43, which made its NASCAR debut with Richard Petty Motorsports at last year’s Pocono 400.

“In conjunction with the car, which will be on display for all to enjoy, we are pleased to announce that representatives from the Petty Family Foundation (PFF) will also join us for the first time,” said Emerald Isle Mayor Art Schools. “Founded by racing legend Richard “The King” Petty and his family, the Petty Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization built upon the same values that many in our community hold dear – family values, integrity and compassion for others. The organization’s philanthropy has touched the lives of men, women and children throughout our state and is viewed in the highest regard by those in and around the NASCAR community.

For these reasons and many more, we are delighted to have them in attendance to share its humanitarian vision with our community.”

At their booth, visitors will find educational material about the Foundation and raffles for great prizes like memorabilia autographed by “The King” himself, T-shirts, hats, cozies, an autographed race-used NASCAR tire and much, much more.

“I hope you will join us in welcoming the Petty Family Foundation to Emerald Isle and to Carteret County by attending the St. Patrick’s Festival and stopping by to say hello,” added the mayor.

This addition will be joined by amusement rides, live music, plenty of food, including corned beef and cabbage, and more than 75 arts and crafts vendors. What sets the St. Patrick’s Day Festival apart is that vendors can only sell handmade products. From original artwork and jewelry to photography and clothing – each item being sold was carefully crafted by regional artisans. The same holds true for the bountiful food options found during the event.

While rides, food and fun take a center stage, a full schedule of live entertainment on two stages gives folks the perfect chance to kick up their heels. Pure T Mommicked gets things started at 10am, but it’s the popular Little Mr. and Miss Leprechaun Contest that 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 15 by filling out a form at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation or visiting www.emeraldislestpatricksfestival.com. 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 10am with Conch Stew. Also slated to Gold Stage perform are Pamlico Joe, Dependable Taxi and Selah Dubb, 10am Pure T Mommicked while Spare Change, My Three Kilts and others keep things 11am Little Mr. & Miss Leprechaun rolling on the Gold Stage. Be sure to be on the lookout for Noon My Three Kilts the Port City Pipes & Drums parading around the festival 1pm Big Drink throughout the day.

2pm The Lizzy Ross Band The festival is free to attend. To learn more about 3pm Heritage the St. Patrick’s celebration, call 252-354-6350 or 4:30pm Spare Change visit www.emeraldislestpatricksfestival. com.

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turtle tracks Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Protection Program Preparing for 2013 Season THE TURTLES ARE coming. Every year about this time there are the first reports of sea turtles coming toward the Crystal Coast. They do not usually come ashore to nest until May, but there are increasing numbers of reports of them being sighted offshore by fishermen after the beginning of March. Unfortunately, the first turtles to reach the shore are usually immature green turtles that become “cold stunned” by getting trapped in waters too cool for them to function. In 2012, the first such stranding was March 22; in 2013 the first was Feb. 3.

The big questions, this year as in the past, are how many nests will there be, where will they be located and when will they be laid. The answers are the same as in the past – we simply do not know. Last year was record setting with 30 nests laid along the Emerald Isle beach front; in 2011, there were 17. The first nests for 2011 and 2012 were found on June 8 and May 25 respectively. Hence, it is likely that this year’s first nest will not be found until late May. In order to be prepared, the Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Protection Program will begin walking the beaches every morning starting May 1 and continue until Aug. 31.

An organizational meeting will be held from 9-10:30am on Saturday, April 13 at the Emerald Isle Council Board Room (adjacent to the police

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Greg Hall, owner of Ace Builders, built our fourth home. My wife and I live in Pennsylvania, for now, and we built our first home in 1982. We have since remodeled an old farm house, a total disaster thanks to that contractor, but we built two more homes in Pennsylvania since then with the last one being built in 2005. We have also renovated two smaller office buildings, each with 20 to 30 occupants and each being a combination of commercial and residential rental spaces. We have had several good experiences with contractors. Greg Hall is definitely the best general contractor we have ever worked with. For this latest home on Emerald Isle, we requested proposals from 3 different contractors. All 3 prices seemed to be competitive but the first obvious difference was the quality of materials Greg had in his proposal. The most significant of these was that Greg had included impact rated windows. The other two had suggested cutting and drilling for plywood installation in the event of a hurricane. For people living 10 hours away building a second home this way was not an acceptable option. The cost difference for this one item alone was several thousand dollars, therefore the prices were not as competitive as they first appeared. We had told Greg that we were not wealthy people but were willing to spend a little more on things that mattered. A vague instruction at best but Greg really grasped what we were trying to accomplish and his choice of materials and suggestions on construction were extremely helpful.

What we discovered a month ago when we were finally able to see the finished product is that his craftsmanship is exceptional. The house has a quality look and feel about it that we were not expecting, and we had learned working with Greg to expect a lot. In addition to the quality of his work, what made this a thoroughly enjoyable experience is that Greg is extremely well organized and maintains great communication with the client. His subs were excellent. His professional advice was often needed and always very helpful.

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

Adult Programs

•AA: Saturdays at 8pm meets at town hall.

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

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

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

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

•Scrapbooking: 3rd Sat of each month, call Linda at 910-326-6164.

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•Open-Play Basketball: Tue 5:30-6:30pm, ages 12 & under; 6:30-9pm, age 15 & up; Sat 9-11am, age 16 & under; 11am-4pm, age 16 & up.

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

•Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon 6-9pm, age 16 & up; Thurs 6-7pm, age 11 & under; and 7-9pm, age 12 & up. *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS COST $2 FOR NON-MEMBERS*

Aerobics

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

Yoga Program Schedule

•Yoga! Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for the beginner. Tues & Sat at 10am & Thurs at 9am. Gentle Yoga Friday 10:30am, $2 members & $7 nonmembers.

•Yoga as Therapy! Taught by medically certified Yoga & Pilates instructors, these classes are designed & instructed by physical therapists & doctors as therapeutic exercise for back, mind & body. Mon 10:30am, Wed 9am: $5 members, $10 nonmembers

Special Events and Information

March 1, 6pm, Classic Movie Night. Movies are classic films and movies based on classic novels. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Parental Guidance may apply to some films. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252-354-6350 for movie title one week prior to showing.

March 4, 9-10am, Pre-K Play. Open play in the gym and at Blue Heron Park for parents and their children ages birth to 5 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult, as supervision is not provided. This is a time for parents and children to socialize and play. Please bring any supplies needed such as diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. Call 252-354-6350 for more details.

March 6, 13, 20 & 27, 6-8pm, Open Play Wii Bowling. Bowling is played on a Wii console.

It’s fun, energetic and free. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Coffee is provided and bringing your own snacks is allowed. Call 252-354-6350 for more information.

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

March 9, 10am-1pm, Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshop. Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops with Linda Phelps will take place at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation.

Pre-registration is required, age 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 16, 9am-5pm, 22nd Annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival. Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Business Association at the Emerald Plantation shopping center. Admission and parking are free for the festival.

March 23, 1pm, Easter Egg Hunt. Join the EI Bunny at noon for festivities including sidewalk chalking, face painting, music and more. Sharply at 1pm the egg hunting whistle will be blown.

Egg hunters should bring their own basket and arrive prior to 12:45. There is no fee to participate in the egg hunt. Three age categories: ages 3 & under • ages 4 to 7 • ages 8 to 13. Prizes will be awarded in each age group for the person(s) finding the EI bunny’s prize eggs. The EI bunny himself will be on hand for photographs and to award the prizes. Everyone is invited! No registration is required.

March 26, 6-9pm CPR and First Aid for Adults, Children & Infants. American Heart Association CPR Certification provides training on how to correctly perform CPR on adults, children and infants as well as basic first aid. All students must pre-register. Certification class fee is $32.25! No text book is needed! You must pre-register and prepay for this class. Total class size is 9 participants, so call 252-354-6350 to register today!

March 30, 8am-4pm, Island Cat Allies Annual Yard Sale. Held in the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Gymnasium. Art work and paintings by local artists, furniture, household items, sporting goods and of course the truly unexpected treasures. For more information or to donate contact Bobbi Brown, 252-422-2862.

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~Emerald Tidings~ (cont. from page 24) • Wednesdays: Entire town recycling collection • Thursdays: Second sound-side trash collection • Fridays: Second ocean-side trash collection.

Ocean-side includes all locations on the south side of Hwy 58 and Coast Guard Road, and The Point area. Sound-side includes all locations on the north side of Hwy 58 and Coast Guard Road.

New Recycling Container Requirements Effective March 18

The town has experienced a significant increase in the volume of recyclables collected over the past few years, and has experienced more instances of overflowing recyclables.

The town discontinued the sale of the 18-gallon open recycling bins in late 2012, and all permanent residents and second homes are now required to utilize a minimum of one 40-gallon (or larger) rollout recycling container, effective March 18. Vacation rental units are now required to utilize a minimum of one 90-gallon roll-out recycling container for each 3 bedrooms in the vacation rental unit.

In an effort to reduce the cost for our property owners, the town has partnered with Sound ACE Hardware to offer both the 40-gallon and 90-gallon roll-out recycling containers at a reduced price for a limited time while supplies last. Sound ACE is offering the 40-gallon roll-out recycling containers for $69.99 each (as opposed to the regular price of $84.99), and is offering the 90-gallon roll-out recycling containers for $74.99 (as opposed to the regular price of $99.99).

The town will not be selling the containers, and they should be purchased at Sound ACE Hardware, located in the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center.

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The water produced from the RO plant is significantly softer than the other water pumped into BBWC’s system. Water currently pumped from the Castle Hayne aquifer and sent directly into BBWC’s lines has a hardness of around 290 mg/L, or 17 grains per gallon. The hardness of the water run through the RO plant will be between 5060 mg/L, or 3-3.5 grains per gallon. Customers with water softeners, particularly in western Emerald Isle, will want to have their systems checked and possibly adjusted. Water that is too “soft” can lead to the leaching of metals from your plumbing into the water over time.

A new underwater discharge line for the RO plant was installed just east of the Hwy 58 bridge in Bogue Sound. You may, on occasion, see water swelling or even bubbling at the surface. The discharge is marked with 3 buoys, and BBWC requests that no boat anchors be placed within 50 feet of the site to prevent any possible damage to the diffusers.

If you have any questions about the plant, the hardness, or the RO process, please call BBWC at 252-354-3307 or visit their website at www.boguebankswater.com.

Town Mourns Passing of Former Sen. Jean Preston

Jean Preston, a long-time Emerald Isle resident who served a total of seven terms in the NC House of Representatives and three terms in the NC Senate, passed away on Jan. 10, at the age of 77.

Sen. Preston was a dedicated public servant and a true friend to Emerald Isle. A career educator, she was especially committed to education advancements in her 20 years in the NC General Assembly. She will be sorely missed by all of us at the Town of Emerald Isle.

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The enchantment is free with admission or membership.

Costumes are optional but encouraged, especially since roving judges hand out prizes for the most impressive.

Children’s activities for both girls and boys are available 9am5pm and include opportunities to build fairy houses from pine cones, shells and other natural materials, find fairy and mermaid doors and leave messages for the imaginary inhabitants, discover your fairy or elf name and decorate your own fanciful wand to take home.

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turn into theatrical fairy tales starring live animals in whimsical, aquarium-style interpretations of favorite fables Though Forest Fairies to Sea Serpents focuses on makebelieve beings, it inspires a closer look at real animals and their environment. “It connects children’s imagination and creativity back to nature,” said Aquarium Educator Gail Lemiec, coordinator of the event.

Something Fishy Tune up your fishing skills and learn some new ones in time for the spring season with the annual Get Hooked Fishing School on Saturday, March 9. The daylong seminar features in-depth presentations by experienced anglers on general techniques such as surf fishing and how to go after specific species such as flounder and red drum.

The action-packed event includes a catered lunch, giveaways and drawings for gear in addition to the sessions. Get Hooked is from 8am to 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. See the aquarium website for the full schedule.

The Dish on Fish Take a tasty tour of the area’s top restaurants with Succulent Seafood. The seafood cookery program winds up the season this month with a full plate of sessions. Blue Moon Bistro, Beaufort, is featured March 5, Ice House in Swansboro on March 11, McCurdy’s in Atlantic Beach on March 18 and Saltwater Grill in Swansboro on March 25.

Participants get the inside scoop from chefs on preparing delicious dishes featuring fish, shellfish and crustaceans from local waters, and a sampling of the results. Aquarium staff stirs in information on local species and conservation strategies. Be sure to sign up for each session ahead of time.

Advance registration is required and this popular program fills quickly.

Behind-the-scenes tours of the aquarium are available

throughout March and beyond. Stay tuned for additional indoor programs and many outdoor adventures to be added as summer approaches.

School’s Out, Camp is In Sign up the kids for a fun and educational camp March 18 when local schools are out for the day. Sessions focus on animal enrichment – ways to stimulate activity and curiosity for species such as river otters and octopus at the aquarium. Campers help prepare items used for enrichment and witness the animals’ reactions. Other behind-thescenes action, crafts and animal encounters add to the excitement. Camp runs 8:30am-3:30pm for grades 2-4 and 5-7; $35 per camper; advance registration is a must.

Turtle Time The Sea Turtle Rescue exhibit has a new addition – a sea turtle hatchling from the 2012 season. The little green sea turtle was among many weak hatchlings brought to the aquarium for care last summer. Sea Turtle Rescue enables visitors to simulate caring for hatchlings and treatment of injured or ill adult sea turtles. The exhibit, across from the gift shop, is free with admission or membership.

The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is 5 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 North Carolina Aquarium Society members. For more information, see www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252247-4003.

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Atlantic Beach Rembert Investments, LLC to Baileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Second Generation Property Management, LLC, Anchorage Marina Unit E42, $76,000.

Jones to Thomas Johnson, 509 Marsh St., $20,000.

Rembert Investments, LLC to Allen Grant, Jr., Anchorage Marina Unit E45, $80,000.

Frederick Holscher to Mary Wellons, 522 Shipmast Court, $42,000.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to Louise and Richard Phelps, Jr., 1904 E. Fort Macon Road, $92,500.

G. Curtis and Angela Barts, Sandra and Ray Barts, Jr. and Steven and Deborah Barts to Jerry and Janice Rich, 412 E. Fort Macon Road, $120,000.

Rembert Invetments, LLC to Les Trois Soeurs, LLC, Anchorage Marina Units E38 & E39, $150,000.

Bank of America, N.A. to John and Mary MacLeod, East Fort Macon Road Condominiums Unit 1102B, $176,000.

Randal and Melissa Spain to Brenda and William Creech, Jr., 118 E. Terminal Blvd., $270,000.

Ronald and Susan Martin to Milo and Betty Strickland, 1000 E. Fort Macon Road #A, $280,000.

Donald Miller and James and Terri Bonham to Edentide Holdings, LLC, 709 Atlantic Beach Causeway, $750,000.

Beaufort Keith Lambert and Willie Baucom to Frontier Timber, Inc., 2985 Hwy 70, $20,000.

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Mercer Building & Design, Inc. to John and Dixie Godwin, 502 Professional Park Drive, $40,000.

Thomas Johnson to Pride of Beaufort Lodge 1101, 102 Bell Creek Drive, $44,000.

Spruillco, Ltd. to First Citizens Bank & Trust Company, 1135 Spartina Drive, $72,000.

Douglass Swanson to Lyndia and Patrick Sasser, 113 Intracoastal Drive, $75,000.

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

Brock & Scott, PLLC to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Olde Beaufort Village Subdivision Lot 68, $136,000.

Jerry Johnson, Allen Vann, Henry Everett, Kerry Anderson and Jerry Johnson, Jr. to Thomas Johnson, Old Town Lot 180, $144,000.

Beaufort Homes, LLC to Virginia Millar and Elizabeth Millar, Ricks Avenue Subdivision Lot 6, $210,000.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA to Deborah and Don Dennison, Jr., 221 Lawrence Road, $245,000.

Sarah Lewers to Lonnie King, 188 Hwy 101, $80,000.

Harold and Deborah Harris to Currituck Resolution Properties, 116 Mockingbird Court, $250,000.

Joan and Paul Pulley, Jr. to Jo Huss, 332 Winding Woods Way, $91,000.

Lorin and Mary Correll to Rieppe Hendrick, 1003 Ann St., $290,000.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC to Beneficial Financial I Inc., 402 Meeting St., $107,000.

Hadnot Farm Investments, LLC to Stephen Turner, 341 Stewart Drive, $322,500.

Mercer Building & Design, Inc. to B & L Real Estate, LLC, Pirates Landing Townhomes Lot 303, $109,000.

BB&T to William and Julia Fagan, 1537 Harkers Island Road, $110,000.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., 424 Austin Road, $122,000.

Thomas and Susan Stevens to J. Harrison Ellinwood, 695 4-H Road, $135,000.

William Fallon and Banjamin and Cynthia Allan to Jerry and Wanda Bowman, 1531 Front St., $350,000.

Cedar Point Marsh Harbour Partners, Inc. to Savvy Homes, LLC, Marsh Harbour Subdivision Lot 108, $50,000.

Davis Minda Daughtry to Brandon Willis, 175 Croaker St., $110,000.

Ronald and Erma Willis to Kenneth and Brenda Best, 110 & 122 Willis Road and 165 Community Road, $150,000.

Emerald Isle William and Molly Scott to Neal Snead, Jr. and Jane Simms, Ocean Oaks Lot 30, $97,000.

Janelle and Richard Flynn, Jr. to Gary and Crystal Flynn and Michael and Ann Flynn104 S. Windjammer Court, $130,000.

Merrill and Cynthia Manson to Michelle and Gerald Jeutter, Jr., 211 Ocean Drive, $133,000.

CMH Homes, Inc. to James and Diane Skinner, 8519 Sound Drive, $192,000.

PNC Bank, National Association to Peter and Suzanne Cochran, 409 Sunrise Court, $199,000.

Cape Carteret Linda Shingleton to Michael King and Lela Pennington, 304 Dolphin St., $95,000.

James and Regina Pacheco to Julie Manly, Blue Heron Condominiums East Unit, $210,000.

Charles and Deborah Manson to Charles Manson, 506 Quail Wood Court, $125,000.

Susquehanna Trust & Investment Company to Haibo Zhou and Jaiwen Cai, 10018 Coast Guard Road, $247,500.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Noah and Leslie Kringer, 310 Ardan Oaks Drive, $330,000.

US Bank Trust, N.A. to Lynda Knox, 117 Ocean Oaks Drive, $313,000. (cont. on page 40)

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Jay and Kimberly Buckley to Marvin and Carla Swirsky, 208 E. Shorewood Drive, $327,000.

Gloucester John Gaskill to Guyon and Vonda Willis, 224 McKae Drive, $35,000.

Wayne Robey and Judith Whatley to Brittany Webster, 8606 Reed Drive, $357,500.

Johnson and Emily Lee to Gerald Sivley, 229 Summerplace Drive, $59,000.

Hazel Seamster to John and Sandra Meek, 5419 Emerald Drive, $365,000.

William and Linda Sherry to Phillip and Marissa Conti, 115 Santa Maria Drive, $397,000.

Jesse Chappell to AnnaMarie Connoly, 6816 Ocean Drive, $425,000.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC to The Bank of New York Mellon, 2113 Ocean Drive, $498,000.

David and Alicia Barefield to James and Angela Banask, 1005 Emerald Drive, $530,000.

Steven and Monica Henderson, James and Jane Henderson and Susan Henderson to Calvin and Deborah Jones, 7128 Sound Drive, $600,000.

William Fairhurst to James and Judith Robb, 9937 Louise Howard Court, $1,053,500.

Harkers Island Joseph Walker to David and Amy Heflin, 103 Decoy Drive, $108,000.

Indian Beach David and Carol Phillips to Jason and Amy Hendren, 1701 Salter Path Road #102G, $297,500.

Charles and Susan Baker to 422-C Summerwinds, LLC, 1505 Salter Path Road, $395,000.

Morehead City Stuart and Melissa Sneeden and Michael and Carol Henderson to James Henderson, 4009 Arendell St., $22,500.

Dennis Wade, Jeremy and Jennifer Archer and Richard Wade, Jr. to Brent Boyette, 1501 Shackleford St., $170,000.

Susan and John Langdon, II to Timothy and Helen Lewis, 3508 Snead St., $185,000.

Jeanine Feaman, Gary Feamon, Steven Feamon, Bette Sternberg and Jenny Spearman to Carson and Diane Poole, 115 Pine Bluff Drive, $230,000.

Jefferson and Tracy Howell to Gordon and Mary Malsbury, 1922 Kingfisher Drive, $237,000.

James and Patricia Jernigan to Donald and Jillian Griggs, 4304 Pinewood Court, $277,000.

Patterson Copeland to Craig Clark, 1916 Red Fox Lane, $311,000.

Tamara Cornish to CitiMortgage, Inc., Atlantic Harbour Condominiums Unit I-4, $367,500.

Britt Motor Sports, LLC to Coastal Gyms Properties, LLC, Wildwood West Lot 2A, $1,150,000.

Newport Jay and Amy Libbus to Lil’ Black Creek Farm, LLC, 111 Hardwick Lane, $20,000.

Beswick & Goines, PLLC to Egret Enterprises, LLC, 2530 E. Forest Drive, $25,000.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to Brian Byrd, Cannonsgate at Bogue Sound, Lot 247, $43,500.

Britt Development Company of Archdale, LLC to J.C. Jackson Builders, LLC, 530 Park Meadows Drive, $46,000.

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William and Beth Henderson to CMH Homes, Inc., HendersonGarner Subdivision Lots 1-4, $85,000.

Ruby Edwards to Aaron and Kenady Wilson, 2317 Emeline Place, $105,000.

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David and Kiersten Bass to Mary Bass and Amy Powell, 403 Coastal View Court, $65,000.

William Araguz to Latonya Jones, 700 Windy Trail, $117,000.

Doris Allen to Jimmy Burns, 122 Adams Court, $73,000.

Joseph and Theresa Hubler to Timothy and Demetrious Usina, 976 Church St., $134,000.

Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. to Branch Banking and Trust Company, 116 Bayberry Road, $86,000.

William Jones, Jr. to Jimmy and Marilyn Daniels, 126 Hickory Shores Drive, $165,000.

Dorris Haskett to Michael and Bettie Ball, 3411 & 3413 E. Railroad Blvd., $90,000.

OneMain Financial, Inc. to David and Judith Peters, Kelly Place Subdivision, Lot 9, $93,500.

McNeill and Associates, Inc. to Vernon and Melissa Rettenmair, 221 Morada Bay Drive, $220,000.

Snowball, LLC to Michael and Pamela Hiner, 303 Clear Water Drive, $229,500.

Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. to PNC Mortgage, 315 Foxhall Road, $103,000.

The Bank of New York Mellon to Sheila and Bruce Underwood, Sr., 147 Salty Shores Point Drive, $273,000.

Grady Ingle to Jackson and Carol Conner, 203 Shelia Court, $113,500.

Janet Curlee to Graddie McMahan, 380 Yacht Club Drive, $625,000.

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Pine Knoll Shores H. David and Elizabeth Glover to Leona and Russell Landed, Jr., 109 Acorn Court, $320,000.

McNeill and Associates Rentals, Inc. to Barbara Mooney and Ronald Eilers, 601 Pelletier Loop Road #L47, $120,000.

Donald and Brenda Evans to Bryan and Misty Smith, 105 Pinewood St., $650,000.

Betty Lamm to Brian and Kimberly Pelkey, 128 Buds Lane, $220,000.

Salter Path Miller and Gayenell Harper to Starr Webster, 219 Shore Drive, $136,000.

Stella Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC to Bank of America, NA, 169 Deepwater Drive, $24,500.

Joshua and Tracy Hotz to Robert and Brenda McLean, Stella Farms Subdivision Lot 11, $115,000.

Swansboro Charles and Marion Culler to Z.M. Investments, LLC, 405 Park Ave., $101,500.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to James and Jane Creech, 100 Marsh Island Drive, $254,000.

*Publisher’s Note: This data is provided as public information available to all county residents.

Island Review accepts no liability for errors or omissions and has endeavored to be as accurate as possible. Price given indicates the number of tax stamps purchased at deed filing (representing $2 for $1,000 of sales price, in $500 increments) and as such, may not exactly reflect the true purchase price.

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Sun. 10: Tom & Jef. 2pm. Jef Lambdin and Tom Pierce entertain the masses with the art of mime during this Seaside Arts Council presentation at the Swansboro Town Hall Annex. Adults are free and children under 18 are $3. Details: www. seasideartscouncil.com.

Thur. 14: Volunteer Training. 9am-4pm. 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: 252-7285225.

Ports & Pilots. 10am-Noon. See the big ships up close with this guided behindthe-scenes tour of the NC State Port, Morehead City, with the NC Maritime Museum. Fee includes transportation to and from the museum and a video presentation on the role of pilots in the harbor. Not suitable for children under age 12. Reservations required. Cost is $10. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseum.org.

Sat. 16: 22nd 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: 252-654-6350.

Writing Workshop. 9:30am. The Maureen Crane Wartski Writing Workshop is held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center.

Participants learn to make characters drive the plot, find hooks and develop the art of nuanced foreshadowing; they should bring 10, typed, double spaced pages of their manuscripts, along with writing utensils and paper. Cost is $20 for members; $40 nonmembers. Bring a lunch or purchase it for $10. Details: 252-288-4928.

Swansboro Oyster Roast & Pig Out. 58pm. 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 $45 in advance, $50 at the door.

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Sat. 23: EI Easter Egg Hunt. Noon. Join the Emerald Isle Bunny in his search for prize eggs. Bring a basket and enjoy the fun for free. Ages 4 to 13 are welcome, with different areas for different age groups. Details: 252-354-6350.

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NC MG Car Club Coastal Tour. More than 20 vintage British motorcars will be on the North Carolina MG Car Club’s 25th year Annual Spring Coastal Tour to Beaufort. While in the area the group will visit Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach and the NC Maritime Museum and Historic Site in Beaufort. Details: Deborah or Bill Hawkins at 919-6768888, or visit www.ncmgcarclub.org.

Annual Spring Fling & Easter Egg Hunt.

11am. Carolina Home & Garden, Newport, offers its annual Spring Fling with Janna White. Details: www. carolinahomegarden.com.

Tue. 26: CPR & First Aid. 10am-1pm.

The American Heart Association CPR certification program at the Emerald Isle Community Center covers adults, children and infants as well as basic first aid. Pre-registration is required. Class fee is $32.25. Details: 252-354-6350.

Sat. 30: BHA Easter Egg Hunt. 11am.

Children age 7 and under will enjoy a little Easter fun at the Beaufort Historic Site. Prizes and refreshments follow.

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Morehead City Easter Egg Hunt. 10am.

Planned for Rotary Park on Mayberry Loop Road by the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept., the annual hunt involves more than 10,000 eggs and three grand prizes. Ages 12 and under, free. Details: 252-726-5083.

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Currently running on the Crystal Coast Facebook page is the “Vows on the Beach” contest, which began in November and runs through Feb. 28. Partnering with Belk department stores and Bluewater Vacation Rentals, this contest will afford one lucky couple the chance to win a wedding and honeymoon on the Crystal Coast. The prize includes a romantic wedding ceremony on the beach and a wedding coordinator to help you plan, a seven-night stay in a luxurious beach cottage from Bluewater Vacation Rentals and a $2,000 bridal registry at Belk stores. In efforts to promote our area as a premier destination wedding location, this contest brings high visibility to the Crystal Coast.

The PBS show “Getting Away Together” will feature the Crystal Coast this spring. Recently a film crew visited our area and featured two families vacationing at various Crystal Coast attractions and eating out at some of our fine dining establishments. Our State Magazine will promote Morehead City in an exclusive article for its April issue. The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority assisted an Our State travel writer and photographer by setting up interviews with Morehead City business owners, historians, restaurant owners and attraction representatives as well as prime photo opportunities.

March 20 is the official first day of spring this year, but activities begin earlier in the month to get you in that springtime spirit! For all you art enthusiasts, the Carteret County Arts Council’s annual

Art from the Heart show will wrap up on March 2, so be sure to drop by the Morehead City Plaza, units 6 & 7 to view some awesome works of art by local and regional artists. Great student art show as well!

Participate in the Toast to the Coast event March 3-9 with 16 fine dining establishments on the Crystal Coast offering a prix fixe menu for $25. Various events intertwine with the fine dining excursions include culinary tours various days of the week with Culinary Diva and Eastern North Carolina food blogger Liz Biro, Designer Nights with a twist on the normal fare, a Ladies Only Dining Day and much more. To learn more, visit www. toasttothecoast.com.

The Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival on March 16 is one of the largest St. Patrick’s festivals in our state. Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Business Association, the event takes place from 9am-5pm at the Emerald Plantation shopping center. Admission and parking are free for the festival. The 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 many 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. Visit www.emeraldislestpatricksfestival.com for more information.

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Club of the Year Ole Porte Racquet Club of Swansboro has received the 2012 NC Tennis Association Outstanding Facility Award. Purchased

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ones enjoy an evening of fun and learning with the Webb Library in downtown Morehead City. On Friday, March 8, drop off children age 4 and up at the Webb Library where they will be entertained for $5 per hour during the Night Out Program. Preregistration is required and the fun runs from 6-8pm.

For more information, call 252-726-6273 or visit www. toasttothecoast.org.

Craft Fair in Morehead City The History Place, Morehead City, will host an indoor Craft Fair from 9am-4pm on Saturday, March 2 with free admission to the public.

While the society conducts a craft fair three times a year, each is unique in both the talented crafters who participate and the pieces they offer for sale. This spring show features ceramics, pottery, alpaca products, shell ornaments, jewelry and gemstones, etched glass, painted gourds, sculptures, hand painted wood art, hand painted porcelain, wood bowls and turnings, doll clothes, aprons, carvings and much more.

Food will be served – sweets to be exact. The society members continue to provide a tasty array of delectable homemade cakes, cookies, scones, breads, Greek pastries and candies to help raise money for the Carteret County

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Summer is just around the corner. It’s not only a time to pull out the swim suit and sun screen, but it may also be time to renew, or receive for the first time, your CPR certification. You never know when you will find yourself in an emergency situation and knowing the proper methods and procedures may boost your confidence to take action and save someone’s life.

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coastal report NC Coastal Federation – Get Involved this Spring THE NC COASTAL Federation is a conservation nonprofit organization with more than 10,000 members and three offices up and down the coast. It protects and restores our beautiful coast through restoration and preservation, education and advocacy. And they want YOU to join them.

The agency offers a variety of ways to get involved, from sending your youngsters to summer camp to learn more about the environment to putting on your work gloves and getting down and dirty during a shoreline planting or rain garden workday. The following are the agency’s spring offerings. To learn more about any of the events, visit www.nccoast.org or call 252-393-8185.

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2 – Hoop Pole Creek Cleanup, Atlantic Beach

April

18, 19, 22 – Jones Island Shoreline Planting, Swansboro 27 –Earth Day Festival, Fort Macon

May

2, 3, 20, 22, 23 – Shoreline Plantings, Jones Island 14 – Rain Garden Workday, Cedar Point/Swansboro 15 – Rain Garden Workday, Harkers Island* 21 – Marsh Cruise, Hammocks Beach State Park 30, 31 – Visitor Education, Hammocks Beach State Park

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4, 18 – Marsh Cruises, Hammocks Beach State Park 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 – Visitor Education, Hammocks Beach State Park 11 – Summer Camp, Swansboro 12, 19, 26 – Habitat Restoration Days, Swansboro* 15 – Kayak/Yoga trip, Swansboro 25 – Summer Camp, Swansboro The NC Coastal Federation office is located at 3609 Hwy 24 (Ocean), Newport, and is open 8:30am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Planning the Spring Yard Work SPRING HAS KNOCKED on my door and I’m excited to let her in! There are an awful lot of fun things to do and a few things that you should not do quite yet. First, let’s prune dead wood on Oleander, overgrown evergreens; knock out roses and the list goes on. Don’t forget, most of the time pruning is usually followed up with a good fertilization. I use Fertilome Fertilizers. Later in the season I like Holly Tone. I think the slow release is better in the Holly Tone and the trace elements are better in the Fertilome, hence using two types.

Remember this – your plants need proper nutrition to be healthy. They also need the proper amount; too much is more dangerous than not enough. The right amount is perfect. Ask questions and read directions.

What not to prune – Early bloomers. Wait until after they bloom and then prune and fertilize.

A good idea for your plants is to use dormant oil for spring harboring bugs. The dormant oil will suffocate the bugs because it is an oil and will give your spring plants a good bug-free start.

Secondly, spray those early weeds with Weed Free Zone. What makes this chemical awesome is it kills a lot of different types of weeds and works great during early spring when the night temperatures are cooler. Get a jump on spring lawn weeds. I’ve been around and the weeds are bad this year. A complement to Weed Free Zone is Dimension. Dimension is a pre-emergent that will aid in preventing the next crop of weeds from emerging.

Now for something not to do to your lawn – fertilize. It is a bit early, especially for centipede. I know it is tempting. I know that your local hardware stores and Wal-Mart are suggesting it. Just wait and let it emerge naturally, fertilize after it is growing in well on its own. When you purchase your fertilizer, read its contents. For example, Centipede likes little nitrogen, so a 29-3-3 might be great for Fescue but could do damage to your Centipede lawn. We suggest a

slow release 8-8-24 fertilizer with iron and sulfur filler, the added benefit of sulfur will help in lowering the ph of your lawn.

Lastly, watch your lawn; especially centipede, for thinning and browning in areas. This indicates a type of fungus that was virtually unheard of 10 years ago.

Today we get in pallets of granular fungicide to aid in control. Sadly, the fungicide only maintains the problem and must be repeated. Oh well, everything can’t be easy.

I’m excited that spring is here, can’t you tell? Next month, veggies, fruits and organics. Until then, think spring.

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club news PKS Garden Club GARDEN CLUB MEMBERS are looking forward to learning all about container gardening – the topic a representative from Carolina Home and Garden will be addressing at the March 13 garden club meeting.

On Feb. 13 members journeyed through North Carolina at the Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores on a virtual journey throughout the state exploring various habitats and ecosystems from the mountains to the sea.

The bleak month of January was suddenly infused with energy and excitement as club members observed their monthly speaker Albert Norwood fashion four unique, simple, but beautiful arrangements from plants, vines, flowers and branches to be found about in wintertime. Norwood grew up on a farm in Roxboro, formed his own band, was resident musician at the Ramada Inn for many years and assistant manager of Best Western, Amerisuites, and the Holiday Inn. Eight years ago he established Albert’s Florist and Gifts in Salter Path, and in addition to running his business, he is the current director of the Crystal Coast Community Choir.

For his first floral arrangement, he placed several submersible sparkling tiny lights in a large brandy snifter (crystals or unique buttons work just as well) topped by a plastic or paper plate. He then covered the plate with pink carnations placed very close together and stuck into the plate and oasis with metal pins wired to each stem. He used carnations because they stay fresh so long, but pansies or camelias

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Next he created a cupcake flower using available cedar, cypress or boxwood adding a festive collar by wiring a pretty ribbon and tucking it all around the top. He even stuck a candle in the middle. His tall cylindrical arrangement containing interesting naked branches, trailing ivy and a simple long stemmed flower was simple and lovely.

He climaxed his demonstration with his final arrangement – the puppy basket. He started with a 12inch wicker basket and added oasis covered by fresh magnolia leaves which he had submerged in water and glued to retain freshness. Into

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Bikers and Rowers, on your Mark…

Mayor Ken Jones THIS YEAR WILL the sixth anniversary of the Pine Knoll Shores annual fundraiser for the Hope for the Warriors Foundation. I encourage you to plan now for both exclusive main events – I am confident I can promise you fun and a feeling of accomplishment. All money raised goes to the Hope for the Warriors Foundation. Last year these events raised more than $44,500 and more than $39,000 the year before.

Also, last year we added the 44 mile “Tour de Bogue Banks.” We had more than 100 bikers for the fun ride and long grueling ride.

All communities and towns along the sound side of Bogue Banks took part.

The tour begins at the Atlantic Beach Town Park (old Food Lion parking lot) and goes west toward the town of Emerald Isle. After crossing the bridge, bikers will go right toward and through Cape Carteret, down Hwy 24 to Arendell Street in Morehead City toward a right turn to cross the bridge to Atlantic Beach. (Whew!) Once over the bridge bikers will take a left toward Fort Macon. On the home stretch bikers will go to Amos Mosquitos … finally, the end of a long ride.

Observers and cheerleaders are encouraged along the route! Of course riders will be required to wear helmets and obey traffic signals.

The “Tour de Bogue Banks” will be held on April 20, and starts at 7:30am. 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 Friday, June 7, at 5pm with a reception and live auction. (It has been a silent auction in the past.) The event kicks off at the PKS Town Hall and costs $5 or $10 per family.

The main event begins at 10am at Garner Park in Pine Knoll Shores, Saturday, June 8. The kayak 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.

Again, cheerleaders and encouragement is wonderful along the kayak route through the town’s canals. I may be speaking for myself, but a cool hose spray on the way is very welcome. Having done this four times myself, this is the best part of the kayak race (other than the finish).

Sponsorship opportunities are available with plenty of advertising. Registration is quick and easy at www.kayakforthewarriors.org or pkskayakforthewarriors.kintera.org/2013, and registration is available on site on the days of the races. All checks should be made out to: “PKS Kayak for the Warriors”.

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 to maintain our freedom.

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this magnolia background he fastened about eight white carnations into the shape of a puppy, looking like a miniature bijon. His audience clapped and roared their approval of his puppy basket and his entire presentation.

During the business meeting, Martha Edwards reported that the work of planting japonica and sasanqua camellias, muhley grass and pansies on the town gardens at Dogwood Drive, Oakleaf Drive and Pine Knoll Boulevard had been accomplished. Sheryl Woodbury reminded members that horticultural records for this year’s plants were due. Shirley Schaeffler suggested starting containers of lettuce and herbs indoors in sunrooms. Jan Corsello suggested recycling individual tiny round coffee packages to start seedlings, and also recycling the round cardboard from paper towels to neatly store small garden flags.

The theme of the April meeting of the club will be “Table Escapes” displaying the art of decorating dining tables using specific themes, such as spring, birds, coastal, black and white, romantic (hearts) or kids, with demonstrations by club members. Guests and visitors are always welcome to attend meetings, which are held at town hall with refreshments at 9:30am followed by the program at 10.

Clare Winslow

EI Garden Club The Emerald Isle Garden Club held its December meeting at the beautifully decorated Emerald Isle Beach & Pool Club.

Members continued their Christmas tradition of donating small floral arrangements to Emerald Isle Hospice patients and held their annual gift auction with proceeds donated to the Broad Street Clinic and Carteret County Domestic Violence Program. Dot Ingram, Charlotte Maddox, Betty Marsden and Stanton Thomas were hostesses.

Hostesses Jenny Marlowe and Sharon Ambrose held the January meeting at Lands End Club House. Plans were made for the annual card party to be held on March 6 from 1-4 pm at the Emerald Isle Rec Center. Tickets can be purchased for $10 each by contacting President Jean Wilkerson (354-3898) or Party Chairman Sara Moss (354-2151). A pickup lunch will be served as well as refreshments at each table throughout the day. There will be a 50/50 raffle and door prizes galore.

Chris Connell from Coastal Carolina Pottery gave an interesting and informative program on her craft and North Carolina pottery. She brought samples of her work and gave information on starting a small business in this area. She also presented each member with a small decorative pottery ornament.

The second winner in the club’s “Giving Back to the Community” project is Diane Schools.

Schools participates and is very active in a variety of civic events, which includes organizing the Emerald Isle Christmas Parade every year. She takes pride in being an Emerald Isle resident and keeping the town clean and beautiful for visitors and all that enjoy living here. The club presented Schools with a plant and gift certificate in appreciation for her support and dedication to the community.

At the February meeting Jim Craig, Professor Emeritus, Virginia Technical Institute, naturalist and journalist, will present a slide show, Birds of the Crystal Coast. Cape Carteret Garden Club has been invited to enjoy this program.

Hostess for the meeting will be Jean Wilkerson and Barbara Harris.

Jean Wilkerson

PKS Women’s Club The Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall meeting room was a riot of colorful flowers on Jan. 25 as the Women’s Club gathered for its first meeting of 2013. The astounding fact was that the beautiful flowers were all edible sugar creations of baker and cake decorator Donna Belanger, the club’s guest speaker.

Donna shared her cake decorating techniques with the 52 members and guests in attendance and following the meeting conducted a cookie decorating workshop.

During her demonstration she decorated a Valentine’s Dayinspired heart-shaped cake with pink frosting, colorful flowers and intricate frosting borders. Donna’s portfolio includes pictures of the hundreds of cakes she has created since she started her business in Tolland, Conn., in the 1970s.

Some of her more whimsical cakes include a bedpan, a Budweiser can, a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, a Cracker Jack box and a book jacket for a famous author; more traditional cakes included bassinets, diplomas and wedding cakes commemorating special events. Nowadays, Donna bakes “on her own terms” for friends and upon special request. Her artistry was admired by all in attendance.

The club’s monthly lectures are a highlight of each meeting and are arranged by Vice President Karen Betz, who has assembled a diverse roster of speakers for spring 2013 including Ed Moore of Sandy Feat in February, attorney Jane Gordon in March, Mike Wagoner of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce in April and Fort Macon Ranger Ben Fleming in May. During the January business meeting, President Bonnie Ferneau welcomed new member Celeste Lindley, recently retired from UNC-Chapel Hill, who has moved to her family’s longtime beach house on Beechwood Drive. In honor of deceased member Anna Balog, the club will make a donation to the Carteret Community College Foundation Scholarship Fund in her name.

Committee reports included details about Cook’s Nite Out on Feb. 22 at the Clamdigger and a Feb. 17 Supper Club event, a brunch, at St. Francis by the Sea. All club members in good standing may participate in these special interest group activities and may bring spouses and guests.

Each month club member Pauly Brown provides a profile of a famous woman. January’s featured woman was Sgt. Marie Owens, reportedly the country’s first female police officer. Rick Barrett, a retired federal agent, stumbled upon a reference to Owens and her activities as a police officer in the 1890s. Intrigued by her story he continued his research and discovered that not only was she the first policewoman in Chicago but the first female police officer in the US. Until his research, Marie Owens’ story was lost amidst dusty records; and other cities, including Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, claimed to have the first female officer.

Join the PKS Women’s Club on March 22 when Attorney Jane Gordon will speak on “The Importance of Having a Plan.” An expert on estate planning and elder law, she will discuss the fine points of wills and power of attorney considerations. Meetings are held at the Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall, beginning with refreshments at 9:30am, the meeting follows at 10am. All are welcome!

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AIRPORTS Coastal Carolina Regional Airport: 200 Terminal Drive, New Bern. Close, convenient and connected. Now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express and Delta Connection Service provided

by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit newbernairport.com for more info.

FINANCIAL & INSURANCE Bluewater Insurance: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, your premier source for personal and commercial insurance for boat, automobile, builders risk, coastal homeowner, general liability, commercial property and workers compensation. Call 252-354-1414 for a free quote.

Emerald Isle Insurance: 8754 Reed Drive, Unit 9, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5086.

Protect your beach property & save on flood insurance by working with Rhonda & Sherry for coverage on your primary residence, second home or rental unit.

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

Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar: 8002 Emerald Drive, 252-354-6200, open Tuesday-Saturday with exceptional American cuisine. More than a dozen wines available by the glass and more than 24 martini choices. Come taste the difference.

Portofino Ristorante & Wine Bar: Bell Cove Village, Coast Guard Road. Open for lunch with a new lower priced dinner menu. Dinner begins at 4:30pm. Closed Sunday and Monday, 252-354-8111.

HEALTH & BODY Med First Immediate Care & Family Practice: 7901 Emerald Isle Drive, Ste 7, Emerald Isle, 910-238-4228, for all your urgent and immediate medical needs, including adult and pediatric care, occupational medicine, lacerations, sprains and fractures, drug screenings, 50

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HOME SERVICES AA Express Plumbing Service, Inc. 211-6 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-247-1155, aaexpressplumbing@embarqmail.com.

Professional, licensed plumbing service – winterizing, water heaters, softeners and full plumbing needs. Emergency 24/7 service. Fully insured.

Aaron Sutton Construction: 4104 Arendell St., Morehead City, new construction, repairs and renovations. Serving all of Carteret County, 252-560-9593.

Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters: 4101 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-7279040. Free estimates! The Carolinas’ only custom Bahama & Colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, rolldowns- no storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings.

Brown & Curtis Home Services: 103 Pinewood Place, Emerald Isle, 252-5031573, providing year-round property management and maintenance for absentee homeowners along the Crystal Coast.

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control: Morehead City, 252-726-1781, New Bern, 252636-2345, 800-763-0378 or cleggs.com for an office nearest you. Locally owned & operated by NCSU grad, former president of NC Pest Control Assoc.

Servicing homes & businesses all over NC since 1960, free termite inspections.

Coastal Craftsmen: 306 Daisy Court, Emerald Isle, 252-354-9396, cell 5030466. For quality remodeling, additions & docks, call licensed and insured Chris Ferri for estimates on windows, doors, roofing, painting, siding, decks, bulkheads, steps, walls & fences.

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

H&H Landscaping, Inc.: 104 Seth Thomas Lane, Swansboro, 910-326-3977, hhlandscapes.com. Setting the standard of excellence in landscape maintenance, installation, irrigation & lawn care in coastal North Carolina.

Featuring custom outdoor kitchens.

Competitive rates, superior customer service.

Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall: 230 West Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2883, dmarshall@ec.rr.com.

Serving Emerald Isle property owners for 25 years. Specializing in remodeling and home repairs, services include carpentry, painting, roofs, decks, replacement windows and doors and yard maintenance. Call with all your home improvement needs.

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

Liftavator: 3302 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888-634-1717, encelevators.com.

Service all brands of elevators & lifts with 5-year product warranty & 2-year service warranty. Licensed & insured.

24-hour service available. Building, installing & servicing elevators since 1985.

Outer Island Accents: 252-504-1001, 877-788-1051. Custom residential & commercial, interior & exterior painting in Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Morehead City & Beaufort. References available, fully insured.

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

A local family-owned business taking care of all your plumbing needs.

Licensed and fully insured with guaranteed, quality work. Services include new construction, remodeling, repairs, re-piping, water heaters (tanks and tankless), fixture replacement, additions, winterizations and more.

RP2 certified with 24-hour emergency service available.

Rhinoshield: 2940 Trawick Road #7, Raleigh, is bringing its specialized elastomeric ceramic exterior wall coating to the beach. It is designed to be waterproof and insulate for long lasting beauty. The formula contains ceramic spheres to perform under harsh conditions to prevent cracking, chipping or peeling for 25 years. See for yourself at www.rhinoshieldnc.com or call 919-239-4009.

Sound Furniture & Appliance: 600 Cedar Point Blvd., Cedar Point, 252-393-8130, shopsoundfurniture.com. Located one mile west of the Emerald Isle Bridge.

Committed to providing quality furniture and appliances at prices you can afford.

Southern Glass & Mirror: 1047 W. Corbett Ave. (Hwy 24), Swansboro, 252-3541223, 910-325-1050, 24-hr. emergency service 910-326-5283. Prompt, professional sales, service & installation of residential & commercial windows & glass doors, screens, mirrors, custom shower doors & enclosures, insulated glass, plexiglass & lexan, in Carteret, Craven & Onslow counties.

Window Wizard: Emerald Isle, 252-5150261. Window cleaning and power washing that will leave your “windows so clean that you’ll think they’re open.”

Quality work at an affordable price on both residential and commercial properties. Call Virgil for a free estimate.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR ALB Fabrics: 110 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, 252-222-0787.

The finest in first-quality fabrics for decorating & quilting. Open Tues.Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-4. Come see our selection.

Artistic Tile & Stone: 252-241-7579. Free design consultation and estimates! The area’s most unique and extensive selection of interior and exterior tile, mosaics, glass, stone and hardwood.

Professional installation. Drop by MF, 10-5, Saturday by appointment, 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, or visit www. artistictileandstonenc.com.

Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters: 4101 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-7279040. Free estimates! The Carolinas’ only custom Bahama & Colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, rolldowns - no storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings.

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

Coastal Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252222-0707, crystalcoastawnings.com.

See all your options for hurricane protection, stationary & retractable awnings. 9-5, M-F, weekends by appt. Custom awnings, Bahamas, Colonials, etc. Sales and service – our employees have a combined 40 years of experience.

Great Windows: 252-728-3373, greatwindowsnc.com. Quality custom made window treatments including blinds, shades and shutters. For a perfect match, professional decorators come to your home or business.

Products include: Great Windows, Hunter Douglas, Timber and Somfy motorized remote control. Fast oneweek service (shutters 15 days). For a handcrafted, flawless fit, precise installation and 100-year warranty call today.

Guthrie Interiors: 4050 Arendell St., Morehead City, 10am-5pm, TuesdayFriday; 10am-3pm, Saturday, carrying furniture, unique art and accessories for

all your decorating needs. Monday and after-hours appointments available.

McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-247-3175, mcqueensinteriors. com. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom of unique contemporary, traditional & coastal furnishings. Complete professional design services to make your home truly one-of-a-kind.

Sound Furniture & Appliances: 600 Cedar Point Blvd, Hwy 24 East, Cedar Point, 252-393-8130, shopsoundfurniture. com. Quality at exceptional prices.

Window, Wall & Interior Décor: 1507 Live Oak St., Beaufort, windowandwalldecor. com, 252-838-0201 or 800-601-8036.

Custom made draperies and valances.

Beautiful and as affordable as you need them to be.

GEAR & EVENT RENTALS Island Essentials: Linen & Leisure Supply Company, Emerald Isle, 888-398-8887, 252-354-8887, info@island-essentials. com. High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service. Year-round, 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 offiring the area’s largest selection of coastal trees, shrubs and plants. An expert staff is available for landscape design and installation of ponds, water gardens and bird gardens. Check out the great home and garden gifts and year-round Christmas Shoppe.

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

Memberships available for residents, nonresidents and juniors. Now offering a new dining membership with dues as low as $10 per month. Call for details.

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, 306,000gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit with 3 observation windows. Open daily.

Ole Porte Racquet Club: 535 White Oak Crossing, Swansboro, a premier, 5-

star tennis club with six har-tru soft courts, four lighted courts, men’s and women’s locker rooms and state-ofthe-art pro shop. Club offers racquet stringing and accessories and features two pros on staff with private lessons available. Outdoor pavilion is equipped with a barbecue pit and gas grill.

Call for info on clinics, junior clinics, programs and rates, 910-326-1655 or oleporteracquetclub.com.

Outer Banks Marine Construction: 1501 First Ave., Morehead City, 252-2402525, 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, 252-4222596, 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: 252-6465551. Full service, low cost residential sales. Located in Emerald Isle, serving Emerald Isle and the coastal mainland.

Among the top producers 4 years running! Call today and put our system to work for you!

Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-726-8800, 800-8491888, 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, 252-3547610, buildwithbluewter.com. From vacation homes to primary residences, Bluewater’s expertise can make your dream of living on the Crystal Coast a customized reality.

Bluewater Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128,

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888-258-2128; Cape Carteret 252-3932111; Atlantic Beach 252-726-3105, 866-467-3105; Beaufort 866-803-0073; bluewaternc.com. Vacation, monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County.

Bluewater Vacation Rentals: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, www.bluewaternc. com. Call the owner hotline at 866848-8080 and let them assist you in achieving your goals of maximizing rental income while protecting your investment with the Bluewater Property Management Plan.

Brimco Builders: 224 Pintail Lane, Harkers Island, 252-399-9093, bdeanhardt@ yahoo.com, brimcobuilders.com.

General contractors offering free CAD design with any home or remodel, additions and remodels, year round property maintenance, handyman service and more than 25 years experience serving Eastern North Carolina.

Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS: 509 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 800-317-2866, 252726-6600, cannongruber.com/irm.

Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent.

Let our experience work for you!

CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc.: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 800-8222121, 252-354-2131, coastland.com.

We manage 225+ homes & condos for short or long term rental. With 24 years of experience, our courteous staff looks forward to helping with your vacation or sales needs.

Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-304-4060, EmeraldIsleRealty. com. Awarded 2005, 2009 and 2011 Top Office Production Award for Carteret County. Our knowledgeable & professional sales staff is happy to discuss any of your concerns & help you make the correct decision when buying or selling real estate on the coast.

Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals: 7501 Emerald Drive, 800-849-3315, 252354-3315, private owner’s line 800354-2859, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. With over 50 years in property management, maximizing the rental income on your investment property is our #1 priority.

Call for a complimentary, confidential property management analysis.

Future Homes 1075 Freedom Way, Hwy 24, Hubert (8 miles west of Swansboro), 52

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910-577-6400. Licensed general contractor with master craftsmen, modular technology, fast construction, display models.

Guthrie Construction & Interiors, Inc.: 877778-3585, 252-354-3585, cell 252-6704490, gguthrie3@ec.rr.com. George & Emily Guthrie specialize in building and appointing 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, 252-247-1000 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@ eastnc.twcbc.com.

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

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

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

Pat Patteson, General Contractor: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle, 252723-8800, 252-354-7248, pat@ islandhomesbypatpatteson.com. Stop by to see us at our location behind Bert’s Surf Shop. Custom homes, design service & renovations; call Pat, a Master Certified Green Professional, to build your dreams from design to completion; member of NCHBA and NAHB. Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252354-2958, 800-849-2958, Rentals 252354-2658, 800-553-7873, sunsurfrealty. com. Come for a week, stay for a lifetime. Call for our rental brochure or email rentals@sun-surf.com for great rentals & fine home sales.

Syndie Byrd, CRS: 252-354-6111, 888354-2128 x219, cell 252-646-3244, homesinemeraldisle.com. Real estate broker with 16+ years sales experience

in vacation homes, investment properties, year-round/permanent homes & vacant land. Specializing in Crystal Coast, Cape Carteret & Swansboro. Buyer representation available.

SHOPS & SERVICES Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5325, emeraldislebooks.com. Great selection of books, greeting cards, rubber stamps, kites, bath items, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family. Hardback books discounted 10%.

Emerald Isle Self Storage: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle (access road to Food Lion), 252-354-6966. Open Mon.Fri. 9am-4pm, Sat. and Sun. by appt.

Now you can keep it all on the island without keeping it in your garage.

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.

Petal Pushers, Etc.: 7803 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-8787, petalpushersshop.com. Special for rental property owners, welcome guests with fresh flowers for less than $50 a week. Floral arrangements for all occasions, weddings and every day, 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. 10am6pm.

Top it Off: 8700 Emerald Plantation, Suite 7, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7111.

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H & H Landscaping.......................................7

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

Just Hair.......................................................4

Aaron Sutton Construction...........................4 Ace Builders ..............................................29 Advantage Coastal Properties......................7 Al Williams Properties ...............................11 ALB Fabrics................................................34 Artistic Tile & Stone....................................35 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters..................39 Bluewater Builders......................................22 Bluewater Insurance...................................22 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre................3 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Byrd, CRS...3 Bluewater Sales........................... Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals..........................3 Brimco Builders..........................................39 Bogue Lawn Care.......................................34 Brown & Curtis Home Services..................13 Budget Blinds.............................................13 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS..................14 Carolina Home & Garden...........................15 Carteret OBGYN.........................................41 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc............2 Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc............40 Coastal Awnings.........................................25 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport..............42 Coastal Craftsmen......................................34 Country Club of the Crystal Coast................7 Emerald Isle Books.....................................12 Emerald Isle Insurance...............................31 Emerald Isle Realty Sales..........................55 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals........28 Emerald Isle Self Storage...........................17 Flipperz Family Bar & Grill..........................20 Flipperz, Etc................................................20 Future Homes...............................................4 Great Windows...........................................40 Guthrie Interiors..........................................10

Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall...............35 Island Essentials.........................................14 Island Home Maintenance..........................15 Kathryn’s.....................................................37 Ladies Touch Upholstery..............................4 Landmark Homes/Hatteras Pools...............45 LIFTAVATOR Residential Elevators & Lifts...8 McQueen’s Interiors.....................................5 Med First Immediate Care & Family Practice.....................................15 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ...........36 Ole Porte Racquet Club..............................27 Outer Banks Marine Construction..............15

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Outer Island Accents..................................11 Owens Construction...................................17 Pacific Beachwear......................................23 Pat Patteson, General Contractor..............19 Petal Pushers.............................................11 Pipeline Plumbing.......................................35 Portofino.....................................................37 Realty World, Katrina Marshall...................17 Rhino Shield...............................................32

Give Ashly a call today!

Shaklee 180................................................42 Soleic Outdoor Kitchens by Landmark Homes..........................................................8 Sound Furniture..........................................16 Southern Glass & Mirror.............................31 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt..................21 Sun-Surf Realty Sales..................................9 Star Team...................................................33 Swan Feathers...........................................32 Top it Off.....................................................13 Town of Emerald Isle..................................24 Waters Landscaping & Vinyl Manufacturing..................................35 Window, Wall & Interior Décor....................44 Window Wizard...........................................13 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care.............................................25 York Properties...........................................12

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Island Review friends and readers, Due to increased cost and bulk distribution, the Island Review will NO LONGER be directly mailed to Carteret County residents. If you would like to continue to receive the magazine by mail, we are offering a subscription at a rate of $18 per year (12 issues). Credit card payments will be accepted by calling our office at 252-247-7442. To pay by check, please send your name and mailing address along with a check payable to NCCOAST Communications to 201 N. 17th St., Morehead City, NC 28557.

Please find below a list of high-traffic areas where we will increase our distribution, making it easy for residents to pick up a copy within the community.

Island Review will continue to be mailed to out-of-town property owners.

We thank you for your understanding.

Morehead City-East Ginny Gordon’s Chamber of Commerce Dee Gee’s Sanitary (*other waterfront location during winter season) Morehead City-West Morehead Builders William’s Hardware Carteret County EDC C.C. Visitor’s Center Hampton Inn McQueens Kountry Kitchen McLaughlin Chiropractic Shore Decor Cape Carteret Carolina Home & Garden Cape Carteret Public Library Bluewater GMAC Lowes Foods Cedar Point Cedar Point Tire Mills & Thomas Swansboro Chamber of Commerce Carolina Tent & Event Rental Sound Furniture C.C. Visitor’s Center-Cape Carteret Emerald Isle Spinnaker’s Reach

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Watson-Matthews Real Estate Islander Motel-Suites Island Homes Realty (Pat Patteson) Sound ACE Hardware Bluewater GMAC Mike’s Restaurant BB&T Jon Wood Academy Mortgage Jordan’s Seafood Restaurant BP Station Shorewood Realty Sun Surf Realty C-21 Coastal Properties Angelfish Real Estate Advantage Coastal Realty Emerald Isle Town Hall Emerald Isle Realty E.I. Parks & Rec. Salter Path-Indian Beach-PKS Albert’s Realty World Sav-A-Stop Windward Dunes Whaler Inn Beach Club PKS Library PKS Town Hall Atlantic Beach Island Cove Shell Station White Swan ACE Hardware Foodlion Palm Suites

Island Inn & Suites The Star Team Atlantic Beach Town Hall Four Corners Diner Oceanana Pier Oceanana Motel A Place at the Beach Caribbe Inn Al Williams Real Estate Bluewater GMAC Channel Marker Restaurant Gull Isle R.E. Coldwell Banker Spectrum Atlantic Beach Realty Cannon & Gruber Alan Shelor R.E. Realty World First Coast Atlantic Beach Seafood Atlantic Sun Rentals

**NEW DISTRIBUTION PLACES:

Morehead City: *Sammy’s, *Beach Bumz, Lowes Foods Beaufort: Piggly Wiggly, Rolands BBQ Emerald Isle: Post Office, Emerald Isle Books Salter Path: Clamdigger Atlantic Beach: AB Post Office

www.EmeraldIsleRealty.com

252.354.4060 • 866.739.1557 • E-mail: sales@eirealty.com

Gail Weldon

Phyllis Howard

Donna Byrd

Don Whiteside

Jeff Pennell

Emma Lee Singleton

A team of Top-Producing Agents ready to assist you with all of your real estate needs! t eres Int d e eed 0D 1/ 1

Oceanfront 1819 Salter Path Road $850,000

Oceanfront 5209-B Ocean Drive $82,000

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Oceanfront 6711 Ocean Drive E&W $998,500

Oceanfront 9919 Shipwreck Lane West $659,900

Oceanfront 3005 Ocean Drive $1,995,000

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Oceanfront 8619 Oceanview Drive $1,895,000

Oceanfront 10547 Wyndtree Drive $969,900

Oceanfront 3107 Ocean Drive $2,600,000

Oceanfront 13 Ocean Drive East $499,000

Oceanview 1408 Ocean Drive $459,000

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Oceanview 107 William Street $375,000

Oceanview 10525 Coast Guard Rd. $320,000

Oceanview 4702 Emerald Drive $349,900

Oceanview 5302 Emerald Drive $275,000

Oceanview 2414 Ocean Drive $735,000

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Oceanview 3206 Ocean Drive $735,000

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Island 210 Old Cove Road $565,000

Condo

Grande Villas #B3 $595,000

Oceanview 158 Hoffman Beach Road $479,900

Soundfront 3608 Emerald Drive $460,000

Island 8715 Emerald Plantation Rd. $299,900

Island 404 Sunrise Court $459,000

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Island 6909 Emerald Drive $500,000

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Ocean Club P-201 $260,000

Island 151 Doe Drive $439,000

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Ocean Reef $295,000 - $315,000

Island 9262 Osprey Ridge Drive $249,900

Condo

Pebble Beach $99,950 - $339,950

Island 114 Shell Drive $269,900

Condo

Queens Court $171,900 - $339,000

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oCeanfront VieWs

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oCeanfront Duplex

Crystal Coast Condo #2, atlantic Beach $294,000. Mls 13-196 Call sharon 252-725-1705

Queens Court 1207, emerald isle $280,000. Mls 11-3735 Call Christy 252-241-0123

301 arendell street, Morehead City $237,000. Mls 12-4804 Call Jaime 252-725-3193

1703 ocean Drive, emerald isle $725,000. Mls 12-1613 Call kitch 252-241-1382

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5801 (e) ocean Drive, emerald isle $599,900. Mls 12-5103 Call Marcia 252-723-8000

107 Joel lane, emerald isle $449,900. Mls 13-34 Call pat 252-422-5885

ocean Club a104, indian Beach $324,000. Mls 12-367 Call Cathy 252-622-7500

Mariners point #36, salter path $349,000. Mls 13-179 Call syndie 252-646-3244

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379 river shore lane, stella $399,000. Mls 11-2482 Call Bucky & teresa 252-241-5376

111 glenn abby Drive, Morehead City $429,900. Mls 13-487 Call Betty 252-723-9128

797 salter path road, indian Beach $2,150,000. Mls 12-5186 Call Cathy 252-622-7500

407 M&J Court, newport $449,000. Mls 12-3913 Call kathy 252-725-1588

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102 William street, emerald isle $339,900. Mls 12-2548 Call kitch 252-241-5376

7002 ocean Drive, emerald isle $750,000. Mls 10-4164 Call Marcia 252-723-8000

220 oakleaf Drive, pine knoll shores $729,700. Mls 13-561 Call kathy 252-422-2796

10532 Wyndtree Drive, emerald isle $479,000. Mls 12-5172 Call Judi 252-240-9512