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May 2012

Vol. 17, No. 5

Monthly News Magazine for Bogue Banks Property Owners & Residents

• Spring Gardening • Cherry Point Air Show • Beaufort Music Festival • Summer Camp • Beach Run Series • Chamber Connection • Property Watch • Emerald Tidings • Rental Signs • Events Calendar • Town Meetings/Notes: Atlantic Beach Emerald Isle Pine Knoll Shores

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Island Review Vol. 17, Issue #5 May 2012 News

8 Coasting: Events 18 Coastal Currents 32 Bulletin Board 38 Property Watch Atlantic Beach

48 Town Council Meeting 49 Mayor’s Notes Emerald Isle

22 Mayor’s Notes 24 Emerald Tidings 26 Town Council Meeting 32 Staying Busy Pine Knoll Shores

44 Town Council Meeting 45 Club News 46 Mayor’s Notes Features

12 Spring Gardening on the Crystal Coast 14 Rental Signs 30 Shorelines 36 At the Aquarium 42 Tourism Barometer Departments 16 County Perspective 17 Tide Tables 20 Chamber Connection 50 Best Buys 53 Advertiser Index From the Cover Spring has sprung on Bogue Banks with blue skies and plenty of ways to shake off winter.

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

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coasting “Celebrate the Heritage” Air Show THE MARINE CORPS Air Station kicks off its 70th Air Show to commemorate 100 years of Marine Corps aviation on May 4-6 aboard MCAS Cherry Point.

Friday’s show will feature nighttime performances with gates opening at 5pm. Flying will go from 7:30-10pm. Gates will open at 8am Saturday and Sunday and flying is scheduled from 10:30am-4pm.

This year’s show theme, “Celebrating the Heritage,” was inspired by Paul Ringheiser of Vanceboro, one of the 153 entrants in the biennial theme-naming contest.

“We received a lot of entries from the North Carolina community, so it was very tough to choose only one,” said Col. Phillip Zimmerman, MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer.

“But with an air show showcasing this many great performers, everybody will be a winner.”

In addition to the centennial of Marine aviation and Cherry Point’s 70th anniversary, the air show will celebrate the nation and its heritage with the new “Multi-Cultural Heritage Walk” that will include various ethnic performers and informational kiosks for all generations to enjoy throughout the weekend. To help celebrate such heritage, the Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Squadron will be present with its “Rise Above” traveling movie exhibit, featuring the original movie in a 53 ft. customized trailer with a 180-degree screen. The squadron’s goal is to share the inspiring legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first black military pilots and crew.

Additional air show highlights include, the Blue Angels, a Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration, a jet-powered rocket truck, the Red Tails, a host of civilian and military demonstrations, a concert with Bill Gentry, Darryl Worley and rising star David Kroll, kids’ fun zone and historic and modern static aircraft displays on the flight line.

The night show will include a variety of night-oriented aerial pyrotechnic displays, afterburner flybys, the roaring afterburner display from the jet-powered rocket truck, skydivers, a wall of fire ordnance demonstration and large fireworks display to patriotic music.

The air show is free and open to the public. For those interested in premium seating, several options are available including bleacher, box and chalet seating. For more information, visit the official website at www.cherrypointairshow.com, or call the information hotline at 252-466-7550.

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The 38th Annual Wooden Boat Show One thing that contributes to downtown Beaufort and its beautiful scenery is the fine craftsmanship and display of wooden boats along the waterfront. Each year, the Wooden Boat Show allows visitors to enjoy traditional skill demonstrations and displays, educational activities, historic vessels, boat models and sailboat races and rides.

The 38th annual Wooden Boat Show will kick off with a reception and live music from 5:30-7pm on Friday, May 4. Beaufort provides the setting for the show from 10am-4pm on Saturday, May 5 at the NC Maritime Museum and Watercraft Center. Sailboat races are scheduled at 11am and 3pm and sailboat rides are from 1-3pm. A $5 per person donation is suggested and will go toward the sailing program.

For additional details, or to receive an application to exhibit a boat, contact the museum at 252-728-7317 or email maritime@ncdcr.gov. Registration is $35 per applicant for one boat, a T-shirt and one awards reception ticket. Registration for additional boats is $5.

Beaufort Music Festival is May 11-12 Locals and visitors from all over the state look forward to the fun, music filled days at the Beaufort Music Festival (BMF). The 23rd annual event will be held along the waterfront in downtown Beaufort between Clawson’s and The Dockhouse, May 11 and 12.

The BMF kicks off from 5-10pm, Friday, May 11 and rocks on through Saturday, May 12. Friday’s lineup includes the Atlantic Beach Fire Department bagpipes, the Fritz, Possum Creek, Old Man The Gourds Markley. Saturday music will start at noon and fill the streets until 10pm and include Phantom Playboys, Shirlette and the Dynamite Brothers, Carlitta Durand, Lizzy Ross Band, Golden Butter Band, Blood Red River and headliner, The Gourds.

For band specifics and entertainment schedules, visit www. beaufortmusicfestival.com.

Summer Camp at the Beach Looking for a place the kids can go to hang out and have fun during the summer? The Crystal Coast provides a few experiences that are sure to keep any young camper occupied. Be sure to register early since these popular programs have limited space and fill up quickly. A few options include: · Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation takes great pride in its Summer Day Camp program offered to children ages 6-12. (cont. on page 10)

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coasting (cont. from pg. 8)

Registration takes place at 8am, Monday, May 8. This eight-week program, held June 18-Aug. 10, will operate from 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. The fee for each themed week of camp is $75 and a $25 per session deposit is due at the time of registration. Details: 252-3546350 or www.emeraldisle-nc.org · Sound to Sea/Camp Trinity is located deep within the maritime forest of Salter Path at the Trinity Center. Half- and full-week programs for rising first through sixth graders emphasize the environment and the diverse habitats found along Bogue Sound. Camp Trinity provides a sleep away camp utilizing the site’s dormitories for rising third through 12th graders.

To learn more, call 252-247-5600 or visit www.trinityctr.com. · NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores combines fun and learning with hands-on (and feet wetting) experiences with its day camps. The Aquatic Adventures, for rising second and third graders, runs July 2-6, 23-27 and Aug. 6-10. Coastal Explorers for rising fourth and fifth graders is available from June 25-29, July 16-20 and Aug. 6-10. The Sea Scholars program is geared toward rising sixth and seventh graders and runs June 18-22, July 9-13 and July 30-Aug. 3. The cost is $250 per session per person and limited to 12 participants. To learn more, or to register, call 252-247-4003.

Coastal Stars Quilt Show Celebrating its 30th annual event, the Crystal Coast Quilters Guild (CCQG) presents the 2012 “Coastal Stars” Quilt Show, from 9am-5pm, Friday and Saturday, May 18-19 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. The show typically includes 150 quilts on display and welcomes 500 to 600 visitors each year.

The show will also include special exhibits, a merchant mall, ongoing demonstrations, silent auction, various displays, guild boutique and a drawing for the donation quilt. The 2012 donation quilt, named, “Grandmother’s Anniversary Garden,” was a group effort created by 35 quilters and members of CCQG. Since the CCQG is a nonprofit organization, the money received from the donation quilt enables the guild to make and donate quilts and toys for domestic violence organizations and the Wounded Warriors.

“It is hand pieced in the English paper pieced technique, hand appliquéd and hand quilted. Its design was inspired by our guild’s 30th anniversary. Each medallion in the center of the quilt represents a year of the guild’s existence. Most of the flowers were donated by members to make the quilt even more special,” said Mary Frankle, CCQG donation quilt committee member.

Judges will evaluate the following categories including bed, duet, group, large wall hanging, small wall hanging, small utility, innovative art and home décor. Cash awards are presented to top 10

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winners. Additional merit awards will be distributed for best hand quilting and best machine quilting.

The merchant mall area enables visitors to expand their range of creative supplies. If you currently quilt or have considered starting this hobby, the quilt show is a way to meet others and see what it’s all about, including information on joining CCQG. “The atmosphere at our monthly guild meetings is casual, fun and get the job done, and our members enjoy making visitors and new members feel at home,” said Carol Stens, show co-chair.

Regular CCQG meetings are held at 7pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church, 201 Ft. Macon Road, Atlantic Beach. CCQG membership is open to the public for $25 per year. For additional details, visit www. crystalcoastquiltersguild.org.

2012 Summer Beach Run Series Each summer, Carteret County Parks & Recreation is host to the Beach Run Series. The series includes 1-mile, 5K or 10K options to run along the Crystal Coast sand with other runners from the community. Last year, 1,398 runners participated in seven races.

“Our Beach Runs are family friendly and encourage people of all ages and all skill levels to run (or walk) in a fun, competitive and unique activity. It is a great place for running partners, friends or family to meet and enjoy the camaraderie and the great outdoor experience,” said Bill Stanley, athletic supervisor.

The 2012 dates are set for Thursdays, May 10 and 24, June 7 and 26, July 10 and 26 and Aug. 9. The 5K and 10K races start at 6:30pm and the 1-mile runs start at 6:35pm. Registration is held at the Atlantic Beach access area from 5:30-6:30pm. Runners qualify for a free T-shirt if they run four out of six races. Awards are presented for best over-all runners and age group runners. Times will be posted at ccparksrec.com. For more details, call 252-5044266.

In addition to the Beach Run series, Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation will provide more running opportunity along its shores with an 8K race and 5K fun run on Saturday, May 19. Packet pick up is from 6:45-7:30am and runs begin at 8am at the Eastern Ocean Regional Access. Cost to participate is $15 before May 11 and $20 after. The first 100 entrants will receive a free T-shirt. For more information, contact 252-354-6350.

“Always … Patsy Cline” The Morehead Center for Performing Arts & Events welcomes the smash Broadway hit story of Patsy Cline’s career seen through her correspondence with fan Louise Seger. Seger befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961 and continued this relationship until Cline’s tragic death in 1963. The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to Seger that were signed, “Love ALWAYS … Patsy Cline.”

“Always … Patsy Cline” is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer, the musical is complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation.

Filled with 27 of her songs, this musical has captivated audiences everywhere. Unforgettable hits includes “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Walking after Midnight.”

This Nancy St. Charles production will present shows throughout May including, 7:30pm performances on Friday and Saturday, May 4-5 and a 2pm performance on Sunday, May 6.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under and can be purchased by calling the box office at 252-726-1501, or by visiting www.themoreheadcenter.com.

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Spring Gardening on the Crystal Coast SPRING GARDENING, WHERE to begin … I think we shall begin at the beginning.

Soil preparation is probably the most important thing to successful gardening. I was at someone’s house last week and he was telling me how he had planted more than 100 azaleas and several fruit trees in this big natural area. What I thought was strange is I was standing right beside this area and all I could see was maybe three sad azaleas, no fruits. I asked where they were and he said they all “bit the bullet.” Later he told me he planted in the existing ground and they slowly died one by one.

To me that is a sad story. Success is all in the preparation. Our soil usually has no nutritional content on moisture retentiveness, two important things for a healthy plant. Also, natural areas often have trees that act like a big brother and take all of the nutrients and moisture from a new planting. It is important to transition any new planting into the ground beneath. I believe if you’re not doing a raised bed, which is a great way to garden but not always required, you should mix the organic material with the soil removed evenly. You want to mix with soil because there is a chance of discouraging outward root growth if you make the conditions too good close to the roots of the new plant. I use cow peat and organic soil compost mixed with soil that is removed. Cow peat is 85 percent composted manure and 15 percent aged saw dust and the soil compost is barky to allow for drainage. It is funny that you want the plant to retain moisture but you also want it to dry out. It reminds me of laying out in the sun for too long or staying in the pool too long.

Remember to ask the percentage of manure in a bag. Sometimes it is as little as 10 percent with the rest being filler. Not a good value.

Proper planting techniques are also vital to success. Dig the hole 1.5 to 2 times the width and 1/3 deeper than the root bottom. Mix in material generously and add water to the hole to make it soupy. If the roots are tight and hard cut the outer layer in several places to encourage outward growth otherwise the roots may continue to grow

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as if they are still in the pot, which is not good.

Then place the plant in the hole; it is important to not put the plant in too deep as most plants like to be airy at the surface not smothered. Add a little more organic around the side mixed with soil from the hole. Lastly, create a moat about as far out as the canopy to collect water from you and Mother Nature.

OK, so you planted it right, now what?

If your area is predominantly dry, your follow up maintenance is crucial. For every gallon pot, I suggest 1 gallon of water each day for seven days. So, a 5 gallon azalea needs 5 gallons of water every day for seven days, then 5 gallons of water every other day for seven days, then 5 gallons two days per week. When the plant begins new growth it is time to get one of those big gardening hats because you are now a successful Crystal Coast, oyster shucking, marsh sniffing, sunset watching, gardener. Good luck and think spring!

Brian Watson

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R E N TA L Signs Maintaining Your Beach Castle …

Do It Yourself or Bring in the Pros?

ONE OF MY favorite memories from my years as a vacation rental manager is the delightful Southern gentleman who conversationally told me at check out, “I sure hope the homeowner doesn’t mind, but I had my tool box with me, so I replaced the busted out screen, the rusty spring for the door and the hook and eye. Also, there was a slight drip in the outside shower so I took care of that also. I thought it might be nice to have a new hose on the boardwalk, so I picked up one of those at the hardware store. I sure had a great time on vacation with y’all!”

Don’t we wish all of our rental guests took as much simple joy in helping you maintain your beach property? Perhaps you are a homeowner that loves to putter around on every visit, make lists for the hardware store and when you depart, your island home has been gone over in detail and is perfectly maintained and ready for your next guest. The majority of vacation rental homeowners, however, are busy professionals that are either unskilled in home maintenance, or very willing to pay a service technician to take care of preventative maintenance for them.

Just as your automobile needs regularly scheduled visits to a mechanic, your beach property must have periodic maintenance as well.

Your vacation rental manager will be happy to recommend trades people to assist you with the maintenance items we think are imperative prior to beginning a busy rental season. By doing preventative maintenance now, you may avoid expensive customer service issues later. There is an excellent resource book, “Coastal Homeowners, the Complete Photo Guide to Coastal Maintenance,” by Wayne Higson, with ordering details at www.coastalhomebook.com. Mr. Higson has owned a beach home on the Crystal Coast for years and shares hundreds of tips he has learned while caring for his property. Here are just a few I’d like to highlight: 1. Can your rental guests easily unlock the entry doors? Salt air corrosion really is a factor and sand plus salt creates problems. Check all

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entry doors and repair/replace door hardware as needed.

2. Sliding glass doors and sliding screens: clean the tracks for smooth sliding and adjust the rollers. Renters don’t want to have to fight their way in and out!

3. Schedule your preferred HVAC technician to service and troubleshoot your heating and air system in the spring. Rinse off your outdoor condensing unit to clean off salt and sand. Replace rusty floor and ceiling registers with plastic or faux wood. Avoid the dreaded loss of rental revenue if your A/C fails during the hottest week in July.

4. Hire a licensed plumber to perform an annual whole house inspection, including taking care of sediment build up in the water heater and shower heads. Hot showers after a day on the beach are one of life’s great pleasures.

5. Install a water softener to greatly extend the life of major appliances such as washers and dishwashers. Our water is extremely hard and this will also make it easier to clean bath and kitchen fixtures.

6. Consider upgrading your clothes washer and ice maker supply lines to stainless steel braided to protect your beach home from potential water damage.

7. Check decks and boardwalks for nails that are protruding and hammer them back in place. Have a coastal contractor perform a deck safety inspection for you.

8. Have a licensed electrician perform an inspection of your electrical system including smoke alarms. Change smoke alarm batteries.

9. Check lamps and lighting throughout and provide a supply of light bulbs for all fixtures.

10. Provide a good quality garden hose on the boardwalk, decks and close to where cars are parked. For extra points, install a hose hanger and excellent sprayer attachment.

These beach home maintenance tips will add greatly to the enjoyment of your rental guests and they will appreciate a carefree vacation that is not interrupted by service calls from repairmen. Schedule your spring maintenance soon with your vacation rental manager and then sit back, relax and enjoy the sunset.

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

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C O U N T Y Perspective Effort Underway to Become A ‘Coast Guard Community’ AN IMPORTANT PIECE of Carteret County’s maritime heritage is the presence of the US Coast Guard in the community.

We’ve heard it said that Carteret County has a love affair with the Coast Guard … and vice versa because of the number of Coast Guard retirees who have made the transition to become permanent and seasonal residents here.

So, why isn’t Carteret County an official “Coast Guard Community?”

There are 13 other communities across the country that have been awarded this designation. It’s high time we fix that.

The Military Affairs Committee of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce launched an initiative in March to “get her done” and complete the paperwork to apply to become America’s 14th Coast Guard Community. Thanks to Coast Guard Lt. Tim Braun for planting the seed and collaborating on this project.

The story begins with the formation of the US Life-Saving Service in the 1870s along the New York and New Jersey coastlines.

According to Carteret County historian Rodney Kemp: “Ca’e Bankers (residents of the Cape Lookout area) traditionally were sensitive to those victims of the perils of the sea. The whaling crews in the time before the Life-Saving Service would respond when a ship was wrecked off the Cape.

Thus was the case in the fabled wreck of the Crissie Wright in January of 1886.

“She ‘come’ ashore on the sea beach side of Shackleford Banks near the Wade Shore community having lost her rudder. The whaling crews were prepared to attempt a rescue when the wind shifted and caused mountainous waves to prevent their launching. The temperature dropped to 12 degrees (F), and the wind and water roared.

“The would-be rescuers built a large fire on shore to tell the members of the Crissie Wright’s crew that they would rescue them when nature so

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obliged. When finally rescuers were able to get aboard, two of the crew had washed overboard, three were frozen to death and only one survived. The publicity of this tragedy encouraged building of the Life-Saving Stations in this area.”

The Core Banks (1888), Portsmouth (1894) and Cape Lookout (1896) Life-Saving Stations (now part of Cape Lookout National Seashore) were all staffed by surfmen. From the watchtower, a nightly guard scanned the water for vessels in trouble, and foot patrols walked the dark, stormy ocean beaches. In the boathouse, oar-powered surfboats and crews were waiting, ready to be sent down the ramp and out to sea.

Crews would assist ships in distress, and there was plenty of action, as Cape Lookout Shoals was known as Promontorium Tremendum, the “Horrible Headland.”

Another Life-Saving Station was authorized to be built in 1904 at the Fort Macon Military Reservation on the eastern tip of Bogue Banks, which is now the base of operations for Group Fort Macon of Coast Guard Sector North Carolina.

Congress merged the Life-Saving Service with the Revenue Cutter Service in 1915 to create the modern US Coast Guard, and Rodney Kemp says the “first rescue under that name was off Cape Lookout by Capt. Fred Gillikin of Marshallberg and his crew.”

Our application will be enriched and embellished by stories such as these from Chamber members and citizens that detail community service

by Coasties who are assigned here … and efforts by residents to make them “feel at home at their home away from home.”

If you are willing to share, send comments via e-mail to mike@ nccoastchamber.com.

If you have comments or suggestions about topics of interest for future articles, pass them along to Mike Wagoner by calling 252-726-6350 or 1800-622-6278, or send email to mike@nccoastchamber.com.

Mike Wagoner, President Carteret County Chamber of Commerce

T I D E Tables April 2012

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HighTide AM PM 3:30 4:29 5:24 6:16 7:06 7:54 8:43 9:32 10:24 11:18 ----- 12:50 1:54 3:01 4:06 5:05 5:57 6:43 7:24 8:02 8:38 9:13 9:48 10:25 11:02 11:44 12:06 12:54 1:47 2:45

4:00 4:58 5:52 6:43 7:32 8:21 9:10 10:01 10:54 11:50 12:16 1:21 2:31 3:41 4:45 5:40 6:27 7:09 7:47 8:22 8:57 9:32 10:07 10:44 11:23 ----- 12:31 1:25 2:24 3:26

LowTide AM PM 10:02 10:54 11:43 12:04 12:59 1:52 2:44 3:36 4:30 5:25 6:23 7:25 8:30 9:34 10:33 11:24 ----- 12:43 1:28 2:08 2:47 3:24 4:01 4:38 5:17 5:58 6:42 7:30 8:21 9:15

10:03 11:06 ----12:28 1:14 1:59 2:45 3:33 4:23 5:17 6:15 7:20 8:32 9:45 10:53 11:52 12:09 12:49 1:25 1:59 2:32 3:05 3:39 4:14 4:52 5:34 6:22 7:19 8:23 9:32

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

LOW

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

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

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1 Tu 2 W 3 Th 4 F 5 Sa 6 Su 7 M 8 Tu 9 W 10 Th 11 F 12 Sa 13 Su 14 M 15 Tu 16 W 17 Th 18 F 19 Sa 20 Su 21 M 22 Tu 23 W 24 Th 25 F 26 Sa 27 Su 28 M 29 Tu 30 W 31 Th

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

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

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

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

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

LOW

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

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C O A S TA L Currents ribbon cutting. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

May 2012 S M

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W 2 9 16 23 30

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4, 18: Marsh Cruise at Hammocks Beach State Park. 11am-12:30pm. Cruise through the varied ecological marshlands surrounding Swansboro with the NC Coastal Federation.

Cost is $5. All ages are welcome. Details: Sam Bland, sam@nccoast.org.

4-5: Reelin’ For Research. Charity fishing tournament in Morehead City for UNC Children’s Hospital Research Division. The entry fee is $1,000. Details: reelinforresearch. org or info@reelinforresearch.org.

4-6: MCAS Cherry Point Air Show. The public is invited to visit Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point for its bi-annual air show. Demonstrations, static displays, entertainment and fireworks can be expected. Blankets, lawn chairs and other comfort items are suggested. Details: www. cherrypointairshow.com.

“Always … Patsy Cline.” This smash hit comes to the stage at the Morehead Center for Performing Arts. Tickets are $10 for children and $15 for adults in advance; $20 at the door.

Shows start at 7:30pm on Friday and 2 and 7:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Details: 252241-1152 or www.themoreheadcenter.com.

Fri. 4: Alive at Five. 5-8pm. Join the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association for a free concert near the Morehead City waterfront. This month the Central Park Band performs. Details: www. downtownmoreheadcity.com or 252-8080440.

Sat. 5: 38th Wooden Boat Show. Join the NC Maritime Museum for a day full of demonstrations, lectures, races, competitions and more, all centered on some of the most elegant wooden boats. Free parking and shuttle is offered at the site’s Gallants Channel Annex. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Mother’s Day Out. 9am-noon. Moms get a worry free Saturday morning while their kids are well occupied at the Kids’ Dream Factory at Emerald Isle Park & Recreation, 7500 Emerald Drive. Pre-registration is required and due by noon on Friday, May 4. Cost is $25. Details: emeraldisle-nc.org.

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tidal flats and quiet backwaters as you become aware of the intricate web of life thriving in this pristine natural environment with the NC Aquarium. Kayaks provided. Age 12 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums. com/pine-knoll-shores 6, 13, 20, 27: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, help with food preparation and feed the animals in this thorough behind-thescenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck exhibit. Age 6 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

Mon. 7: Summer Day Camp Registration.

8am. Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation will open registration for its eight week summer day camp program for ages 6-12. Camp is $75 per week. A $25 per session deposit is due at the time of registration. Details: 252-354-6350.

9, 16, 23: Brown Bag Gam. Noon. Join the NC Maritime Museum for this free lunch program. Guests are invited to bring a bag lunch if they wish or simply sit and enjoy the show. This month’s topics include Maritime Folklore, the Queen Anne’s Revenge Model and Sea Turtles in North Carolina. Details: 252728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Thur. 10: Kayak Local Waters. 10am-3pm.

Gain some basic instruction and enjoy an invigorating paddle through the salt marsh that is Gallants Channel with the NC Maritime Museum. Cost is $40, $20 with your own kayak. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

11-12: Beaufort Music Festival. The streets of historic Beaufort come to life with live music during this annual festival, with three stages, including a children’s area. Downtown streets are blocked to traffic and guests pack the waterfront to watch the lineup. Details: www. beaufortmusicfestival.com.

22nd Mile of Hope. This special event for children diagnosed with cancer and their families provides a weekend getaway at the beach. Based at the Atlantis Lodge, Atlantic Beach, the three-day fun fest features a sand castle building competition on Saturday afternoon. Details: Ed Moore, 919-782-6471 or www.mileofhope.org.

Fri. 11: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented.

Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Sat. 12: Penguin Plunge Exhibit Opening.

9am. Be the first to see the penguins at the NC Aquarium. The black and white birds will waddle into the limelight after a brief

Wed. 16: Carteret County Antiques & Collectibles Club. 11:30am. The club meets monthly at JingGianni’s, 4050-A Arendell St., for a Dutch treat lunch. Rodney Kemp will be the guest speaker. The public is invited.

Thur. 17: Heritage and History Field Trip.

9am-1pm. Shackleford Banks – Horses, Hiking and Heritage is offered by the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, which includes a guided hike. Cost is $25. Reservations are required. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

18-19: Quilt Show. The Crystal Coast Quilters Guild shows off its stuff once a year during its annual show at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Vendors with supplies are on hand and a drawing is held annually. Details: 252247-3883.

19-20: Crystal Coast Boat Show. Sponsored by the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association, this event features exhibitors with all types of marine products and services. This year’s festivities include a street fair and the expanded Artrageous art show, held in partnership with the Arts Council of Carteret County. Details: 252-8080440 or downtownmoreheadcity.com.

Sat. 19: Joel Mabus Performs. 8pm. The Down East Folk Arts Society welcomes the musician to Clawson’s Restaurant, Beaufort.

Tickets are $15 for general admission; $12 for members; and $8, students. Details: 252-6336444 or downeastfolkarts.org.

8K Road Race & 5K Fun Run. The Emerald Isle Parks and Rec. Dept. will hold its annual run at 8am at the Eastern Ocean Regional Access. Packet pick up begins promptly at 6:45am and runs through 7:30am. Forms are available online at www.emeraldisle-nc.org.

Cost to participate is $15 before May 11; $20 after. The first 100 entrants will receive a free T-shirt. Details: 252-354-6350.

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

For age 12 and up, pre-registration is required.

Use of tools and snack provided with $5 fee.

Additional packages available. Details: 910326-6164.

26-27: CCAC Spring Show. This juried sale of arts and crafts takes over the Beaufort Historic Site three times a year thanks to the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition. Details: ccacc2010@yahoo.com.

Wed. 30: Learn to Kayak. 10am-2pm. Basic kayaking instruction and guide is offered through this NC Maritime Museum program.

Cost is $40; $20 with your own kayak. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums. com.

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C H A M B E R Connection Leadership Carteret Class Completes its 10-Week Journey THE LEADERSHIP CARTERET Class of 2012 spent a lot of time on Bogue Banks these past few months, learning about local governments, Fort Macon State Park, Coast Guard Sector North Carolina, the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, Trinity Center, beach nourishment, tourism, real estate, hurricanes, diving, the myths of sea level rise and much more.

To top it off, the 27 participants enjoyed an overnight beach retreat, compliments of Emerald Isle Realty. They graduated March 28 with ceremonies at The Country Club of the Crystal Coast in Pine Knoll Shores.

Thirteen of the new graduates work with Bogue Banks businesses. They are: Wendy O’Donohue and Chris Vandiford, both of Emerald Isle Realty; Erin Klein and Traci Sacchetti, both of Transportation Impact in Emerald Isle; Irene Bailey and Donald Wells, both of Irene’s Art Studio in Emerald Isle; Mary Woodard of Watson-Matthews Real Estate in Emerald Isle; and Andy Ipock of The Country Club of the Crystal Coast.

Also participating were Pat Copeland of Bluewater Real Estate in Atlantic Beach; Jessica Fitzgerald of First Citizens Bank in Atlantic Beach; Tara Haller of Atlantic Beach Realty; Marcia Holcomb of Realty World First Coast Realty in Atlantic Beach and Derek Waller of Gull Isle Realty in Atlantic Beach.

Army Gen. Hugh Shelton (Ret.), 14th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivered keynote remarks at the Leadership Carteret 2012 Graduation Luncheon.

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“I congratulate you on completing Leadership Carteret. You are the individuals who set the tone in your organizations. Integrity and ethics are the key traits of value-based leadership. Integrity is the defining element of your character. Your word is your bond.

“Your people are the wind beneath your wings. Practice the Golden Rule and treat your people with decency and respect. You must set the standard, and when your people understand what the standard is, they will succeed. Give them responsibility. You are the coach, teacher and mentor.”

Leadership is all about teamwork, Gen. Shelton added, “Prepare your team to carry on and function without you. That’s the sign of a great leader.” Citing an unsuspected victory by the underdog in a recent Super Bowl game, Shelton said, “Individuals play the game; teams win championships.”

In response to a question from the audience about his rapid progression through the military commands to advance to the rank of general, he said it was not his style to ever actively seek a promotion. His advice is to do the best job you possibly can in the job you have now.

Presented by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce annually, the 10-week Leadership Carteret program is charged with “empowering tomorrow’s leaders today.”

In the words, of new graduate Marcia Holcomb: “Great experience. Wished I had done this when I first moved here.”

The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce is located at 801 Arendell St., Suite 1, Morehead City, NC 28557. Call 800-622-6278 or 252-726-6350 or send your email to mike@nccoastchamber. com.

Mike Wagoner, President Carteret County Chamber of Commerce

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EMERALD ISLE

M AY O R ’ S Notes Emerald Isle Looks Forward to Summer LOTS OF GOOD things are happening Mayor Art Schools in Emerald Isle. The pier reopened March 17 after a lot of work this past winter by Mike Stanley and crew. Almost 300 feet of the pier was lost in Hurricane Irene last August, and Mike and crew completely rebuilt that section and the upper deck since Thanksgiving. Lots of cold windy days out there, but they kept plugging away and now Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier is better than ever. Bushwacker’s will not open this year, but Mike has plans for an open air beachy restaurant for that space for next year.

Ronnie Watson bought the White Oak Racquet Club and it is now the Ole Porte Racquet Club. The clubhouse has been added onto and completely remodeled, two courts have been added, and the original four courts completely rebuilt with all courts having state-of-the-art underground watering. As we have grown to expect from Ronnie Watson, everything is first class. You will not find a better tennis club anywhere, so be sure and check it out. A great place for year round members and they have an out-of-town membership rate. Vacationers and visitors to the area are also welcome with an hourly fee.

When you come to Emerald Isle, be sure to bring your tennis racquets. Check out the webpage at www.oleporteracquetclub. com and they can be reached by phone at 910-326-1655. They also have a Facebook page.

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Clamdiggers Closet and Marie Cavanagh have opened in Veranda Square in the old Islamorada space. Clamdiggers Closet relocated from Swansboro (it was known as The Mercantile there). They will be carrying fun casual clothing for women, with some men’s, some children’s and lots of jewelry.

Marie Cavanagh will carry fine ladies’ clothing, gifts and home décor. Check them out. I am sure you will like them.

BB&T has taken over the space vacated by Bank of America when they closed the Emerald Isle Branch last August. BB&T is currently remodeling that space and hopes to be open by June 1. The staff will be familiar to many of you as it will be a mixture of staff from the BB&T Branch in Cedar Point and some of the former Bank of America staff in Emerald Isle. We have really missed not having a bank in Emerald Isle since last summer and are very pleased that BB&T will soon be operating here.

Emerald Grill in K&V Plaza has expanded into the space on the corner next to them. It’s great to see another business expanding. Reel Outdoors and Village Market are in the permit review stage to expand their building. They bought the property currently occupied by the car wash and plan to expand into that area. It will not be ready this summer, but should be ready late fall or winter. Always good to see a business start in rental space, then move into their own building, and now adding on.

Make sure to mark your calendars for EmeraldFest, Emerald Isle’s Summer Concert Series. The concerts will take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of June, July, August, and September at the Western Ocean Regional Access (next to Islander Suites) at 6:30pm. Entertainers will be announced shortly.

Looking forward to seeing all of y’all at the beach. It is going to be another great year.

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~Emerald Tidings~ Town Staff Gearing Up for a Great Summer!

ALL TOWN DEPARTMENTS are hard at work preparing for what should be another great summer in Emerald Isle! We look forward to having the town looking its best and providing the best possible services for our residents, vacation homeowners and visitors this summer!

• The fire department is currently recruiting lifeguard and beach patrol personnel, and will begin these services in mid/late May. Please visit www.emeraldislenc.org/employment if you are interested in working with the town this summer on the Beach Patrol, or in another capacity.

• The police department is gearing up for the typical increase in call volumes during the summer and, also reviewing police staffing plans for the beach strand and other key locations. The town strives to maintain a family-friendly beach visit experience along the entire beach strand, particularly at the town’s two large regional beach access locations and at Bogue Inlet Pier.

• The Parks and Recreation Dept. is hard at work insuring beach access and park facilities are safe and functional, and also has the Hwy 58 corridor looking great!

• The Public Works Dept. has begun the seasonal installation of beach trash and recycling receptacles. We encourage everyone to recycle drink containers on the beach!

• Town staff will also be distributing informational materials to vacation rental agencies and other locations. A copy of the town’s important beach regulations is located at www. emeraldisle-nc.org/pdfs/Beachtips.pdf.

Enjoy the summer in Emerald Isle!

Veterans Memorial to Be Dedicated

Thanks to the generosity of several Emerald Isle businesses and residents, and the hard work of fundraising coordinator Bernie Whalley, the town is ready to move forward with a new Veterans Memorial to be located at the Emerald Isle Public Boating Access Area.

Officials are planning to dedicate the new Veterans Memorial in late May, and additional details will be announced in the coming weeks. The new memorial will honor veterans of all branches of our armed forces, and will serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made to preserve the freedoms that we all enjoy. Emerald Isle is home to many former and current service members, and we are proud of our military men and women.

Bogue Inlet Repairs Complete; Open for Season

Owner Mike Stanley has completed the reconstruction of more than 200 feet of Bogue Inlet Pier that was lost to Hurricane Irene last August, and recently reopened for the 2012 season. It’s great to have the pier open again. Enjoy the fishing!

Town Mosquito Control Efforts

The unusually warm and early spring has already led to pesky bugs, and we are fearful of a big year for mosquitoes. The town urges all property owners to check your property and turn over anything that holds standing water (such as buckets, planter trays, trash and other items) to help prevent mosquito hatchings.

The town offers free mosquito larvacide to Emerald Isle property owners. Larvacide can be obtained from the Public Works Department located behind Fire Station 1. Please call 252-354-4450 before visiting to insure that a town staff member is available to assist you. Public Works staff will also be spreading larvacide in the ditches and drains along the town’s public right-of-ways and any wetlands that are accessible in an effort to keep the mosquito population at a minimum.

The Public Works Department will also be making periodic landing counts around the town to judge the population of the adult mosquitoes, and will deploy mosquito sprayers where and when conditions warrant spraying.

More information about the town’s mosquito control efforts can be found at www. emeraldisle-nc.org/eipw/mosquito.

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May 2012

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

Ocean Drive Recently Resurfaced

The town’s contractor recently completed the resurfacing of the 2.2 mile segment of Ocean Drive located between West Landing Drive and Emerald Drive (near the “dog-leg” and EI Surf Shop). The town was pleased to complete this needed resurfacing of one of the town’s main street segments.

The town awards a street resurfacing contract each year in the spring, and the majority of street resurfacing expenses are funded by NC State Powell Bill revenues that are derived from the state gasoline tax and state tax on new vehicle purchases.

The town resurfaces 1-2 miles of the town’s 46 mile street network each year.

Please contact the Public Works Dept. at 252-354-4450 or adunn@emeraldislenc.org if you need to report potholes or request future street resurfacing activities.

Repairs Planned for Cape Emerald Storm Water Pipe

The town owns and maintains a large storm water pipe that runs from mid-block on Ocean Oaks Drive on the ocean side of Coast Guard Road to the north to ponds in the Cape Emerald subdivision. This drainage pipe is a critical component of the overall Coast Guard Road storm water system, as it drains a large area of the Deer Horn Dunes, Sea Dunes and Ocean Oaks subdivisions.

The 25-year-old storm water pipe has suffered several joint failures in recent years, resulting in pothole and sinkhole (cont. on page 42)

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EMERALD ISLE

T O W N Meeting Resolutions Adopted THE EMERALD ISLE Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a series of resolutions during its regularly scheduled April meeting, including one opposed during the public comment section of the meeting. The vote authorized the demolition and reconstruction of the Edna Street Beach Access Walkway for a cost of $15,000. The walkway will be constructed by B&P Services of Cedar Point and is scheduled to be completed prior to Memorial Day. A resolution, at the request of the Carteret County Board of Commissioners, concerning North Carolina’s Sea Level Rise Reports, Policies and Monitoring Efforts was also adopted. The resolution calls for the development of protocols articulating the precise methodology of how sea rise is to be measured, recorded, interpreted and reported. It also calls for these protocols being developed and approved with “the strong aid of local governments and stakeholders.”

The board also reconfirmed the town’s use of public funds both in the past and in the future for the continued upkeep, maintenance and repairs of streets, walkways and alleys, including access ways to the beach through walkways.

Woodpecker Boat Storage Lighting Plan Approved The site and lighting plan for the proposed Woodpecker Boat Storage facility was approved unanimously by the board. The facility has been reviewed by the town staff and has been recommended for approval by the town planning board. The facility is projected to have 53 boat trailer parking spaces. The site is currently vacant land, bounded by Hwy 58 and generally between Emerald Plantation Shopping Center and K&V Plaza. The facility will be enclosed by a 6-foot chain link fence that will have screening from the residents on Woodpecker Lane, and between the facility and adjoining church property. A 30-foot natural buffer will remain along Hwy 58.

Coast Guard Road Bicycle Path to be Extended The board authorized the construction of .17 miles of the bicycle path from where it currently ends in the vicinity of Emerald Isle Woods Park to Ocean Drive. The total cost of this extension is $66,847 with the contract to build this portion being awarded to Johnson Contracting of Maysville.

The funding for the project is split between funds raised by the Bicycle Committee ($33,500) and from the town’s general fund. The extension is scheduled to be completed prior to Memorial Day and will leave the town with approximately 1.45 of bicycle path to be constructed along the projected Coast Guard Road path.

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resolution supporting the NC Supreme Court’s review and consideration on the town of Nags Head vs. Cherry, Inc., in which the NC Court of Appeals ruling that the town of Nags Head did not have authority to enforce a nuisance ordinance on public trust beaches. This ruling impacts all state beach communities and could lead to an inability to regulate activities along the beach by municipalities from littering to camping. In the absence of NC Supreme Court action, towns along the coast may have to seek legislation through the NC General Assembly.

Emergency Medical Services Contracts Extended The board voted unanimously to approve 1-year contract extensions between the town and Emerald Isle Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (EI EMS), as two separate contracts between the parties. All contract terms are identical to the existing contracts and both extend the contracts until June 30, 2013. The first contract outlines the provision of Emergency Medical Services within the town limits by EI EMS, while the second contract outlines the town’s provision of financial administration services to EI EMS. EI EMS is a nonprofit that remains responsible for all personnel, medical treatment and other typical daily management of its activities

Citizens Comments Tony Dicapau and Jerry Stockdale both expressed their concerns that the board plans to adopt a resolution “reconfirming acceptance” of all streets, alleys and walkways in blocks 36-39 of the town. They both stressed that the walkways being accepted have always been considered private walkways belonging to the property owners in the area. They both stressed that they were built with private funds by the homeowners and not by the town. Dicapau asked that the board “allow interested stakeholders to be heard,” prior to adopting this resolution. He expressed that the board was “breaking with 40 years of tradition,” and asked that the board “hold off on adopting this resolution.

Stockdale stated that he is “not at war with the town” over this issue, but he is “unhappy” with the town. He asked the board why it was considering the adoption of this resolution without “giving property owners time to present their side?”

Stockdale pointed out that for 40 years the town did not consider these walkways as public. Stockdale also expressed his opinion that the only way to gain a “fair and impartial decision on this issue is through the court system.”

Jim Snyders asked that the town improve signs that let visitors know that you cannot bring glass bottles onto the beach and to have this ordinance enforced. Snyders noticed bottles in the sand around the pier area and he just wants to make sure that no one gets hurt by broken bottles on the beach.

Reported by Dan Ryan

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Shorelines

By Greg (Rudi) Rudolph, Shore Protection Mgr.

Hurricane Irene Replenishment Efforts IN LATE FEBRUARY FEMA announced a grant award to foster a beach nourishment effort aimed to address an approximate 7.1-mile section of ocean front within the towns of Emerald Isle (EI) and Pine Knoll Shores (PKS) that experienced acute beach erosion resulting from the August 2011 landfall of Hurricane Irene. Although technically called a grant, FEMA actually tends to operate under “a process of reimbursement” and coordinates these procedures with the NC Division of Emergency Management. The authorization includes $7,294,328 to replace 269,630 cubic yards (cy) lost during Irene. A dump truck holds roughly 12 cy of sand as a common mental image.

The municipalities of PKS, Indian Beach, the county portion of Salter Path and EI are eligible for FEMA reimbursement to replace the volume of sand lost during a federally declared disaster because they fulfill two important FEMA requirements; (1) the construction of an engineered beach, and (2) the development and adherence to a monitoring and maintenance plan for the engineered beaches.

In reference to (1), possessing an engineered beach; the Bogue Banks Restoration Project was a multi-jurisdictional beach nourishment effort constructed from 2001-2005 resulting in the placement of 4,300,000 cy along 17 miles of beach at a total cost of roughly $35 million – approximately 90 percent of these costs were paid via voter-approved bond referenda. Of course, there were myriad upfront design considerations and permitting decisions by professional engineers and scientists that qualify this Project as “an engineered beach.”

In terms of (2), a monitoring and maintenance plan; the county (under the auspices of the Beach Commission) has developed and continues to maintain one of the largest local government based monitoring networks in the country perhaps – elevations are taken along shore perpendicular profiles (transects) spaced every 1,000 feet along Bogue Banks and Bear Island (Hammocks Beach State Park); and every 2,000 feet along Shackleford Banks totaling 164 transects across the three islands. The beaches are surveyed every year just before the start of hurricane season (June 1) and if warranted, are surveyed “post storm” along Bogue Banks to document sand losses. This dense monitoring program coupled with “nourishment triggers” we have developed helps the Bogue Banks communities qualify for the FEMA reimbursement disclosed above. Notice that the particular communities included in the reimbursement announcement and final locations of sand placement were/are discreetly determined by utilizing the monitoring data.

Importantly, to fully leverage mobilization costs associated with bringing dredges, ancillary equipment and personnel to the Bogue Banks region for the FEMA reimbursement effort, and to provide additional storm protection to protect and preserve infrastructure and natural resources along the island; PKS, EI and the county (via the Beach Commission) are seeking to place an additional 721,732 cy along the project area that would be cost-shared with the state in a proposed 50 percent state, 25 percent municipality, 25 percent county ratio. These “delta” costs total $8,379,314, thus the state share would be $4,189,657 – the county and local municipalities would pay $2,094,829 a piece to generate the other 50 percent of the “delta” cost. The local municipality portion is divided between EI and PKS in proportion to the volume of sand to be received and equates to a monetary contribution of approximately $594,000 PKS and $1,506,000 EI (again totaling $2,100,000). Lastly, if we couple the “delta” project with the FEMA reimbursement, our totals include $15,673,642 ($8,379,314 delta plus $7,294,328 FEMA) for a cumulative total of 991,362 cy (721,732 cy delta plus 269,630 FEMA).

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sand targeted for nourishment is the Offshore Dredged Material Disposal Site (ODMD), which is a component of dredging that routinely occurs at the federally-maintained Morehead City Harbor. The ODMDS has been utilized before for nourishment along Bogue Banks (2004 and 2007) and passed the aesthetics (and engineering) test with flying colors. Additional project planning, permitting, dredging/ pumping solicitation and award are all tasks that need to be completed before the conclusion of 2012.

In terms of placement areas, it is a balancing act involving the volume of cy we have allocated for the project, identifying the discreet areas that suffered the most erosion during Irene, determining minimum/maximum volumes of sand that needs to be placed as a proper deterrent for future erosion, and of course operational considerations. The scale of dredging operations require a minimum fill density (amount of cubic yardage placed per linear foot of beach) to keep the project efficient, and not drive up costs. Once all of these factors were considered, sand is now estimated to be placed in three localities – west EI, East EI, and in a middle section of PKS. The precise boundaries of each reach are “yet to be determined” and will likely be refined after annual beach surveying activities are completed sometime this spring.

And lastly, if state funding is not secured, then the local and county cost-sharing portions of the “delta” effort can still be leveraged and the project consequently will be reduced to the most that can be afforded at that current time. The state’s General Assembly does not convene for their biennial short session until later this year, and we should get a sense of the state’s participation soon thereafter.

We will pass along any additional information as it becomes available.

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B U L L E T I N Board May Meetings

(area code 252)

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

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

Emerald Isle

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

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

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

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

Indian Beach

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

Pine Knoll Shores

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

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

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

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

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

15 PIKSCO, 3rd Tuesday, 5pm.

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

18 Women’s Club Meeting, 9:30am social; 10am meeting features Randy Newman, Fort Macon State Park and his presentation on “Butterflies and Moths of Bogue Banks,” town hall.

22 Planning Board, 4th Tuesday, 2pm.

Around the County

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

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

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

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S TAY I N G Busy May 2012 Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation All activities take place at the Community Center in Emerald Isle, unless otherwise

noted. The Community Center’s hours are: Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm, Sat, 9am-4pm, closed Sunday. Call 252-354-6350 for more info. Be sure to visit our website at: www. emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd Adult Programs •AA: Saturdays at 8pm meets at town hall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon 6-9pm, age 16 & up; Thurs 6-7pm, age 11 & under; and 7-9pm, age 12 & up. *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS COST $2 FOR NONMEMBERS* ►►►►AEROBICS◄◄◄◄ The Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation offers step and step-free aerobic classes: • M,TH,F 8am, Step • Tues 8am, Cardio Dance • Mon 9:15am, Easy Step • Tues 9am & Fri 9:15am, Body Sculpt • Mon & Wed 5:30pm, SSS (step/strength/sculpt) • 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** May 5, 9am–Noon, Kids’ Dream Factory presents: A Special Mother’s Day Out! Moms get a worry free Saturday morning while the kids are well occupied and engaged in cutting, painting, crafting and creating to produce a fantastic Mother’s Day gift. The kids will write cards and wrap gifts so you’ll be truly surprised at their imagination when the special day arrives. Takes place at Emerald Isle Park & Recreation Department.

7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594. Pre-registration is required. Registration is due by noon, Friday, May 4. Cost: $25 includes everything for a fun, creative morning of art that will produce a beautiful gift, card and wrapping that kids will be proud to present on Mother’s Day to mom, grandma or special aunt.

May 7, 8am at Community Center (will remain open until all spaces are filled), Summer Day Camp Registration. Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation takes great pride in the Summer Day Camp program offered to children ages 6-12 each summer. Summer Day Camp registration takes place the first Monday in May beginning at 8 am. Camp operates from 7:30am-5:30pm Monday through Friday during all eight weeks of camp. The fee for each themed week of camp is $75; per diem fees apply throughout the week. A $25 per session deposit is due at the time of registration. Membership to Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Community Center is not mandatory. Contact Laura Lee Davis at 252-354-6350 or ldavis@emeraldisle-nc.org.

Visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd weekly for updates, field trip information, and per diem fee information and just for fun!

May 11, Second Friday at 7pm, Friday Free Flicks. Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252354-6350 for movie title one week prior to showing.

May 19, 8am, Race the Waves – 8K Road Race & 5K Fun Run. Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Department presents the 3rd annual 8K Road Race and 5K Fun Run at 8am at the Eastern Ocean Regional Access at 2701 Emerald Drive. The 8K course follows a simple out-and-back route from the access, briefly down Hwy. 58, and then along scenic Ocean Drive. The 5K Fun Run will be noncompetitive and begin at 8:15am. Packet pick up will begin at 6:45am at the access and will end sharply at 7:30am. Registration forms and information for the race are available online at www. emeraldisle-nc.org. Fees for the race are $15 before Friday, May 11 and $20 through Thursday, May 17. No registration will be accepted after Thursday, May 17. The first 100 race (not Fun Run) entrants will receive a free T-shirt and awards will be presented to participants in seven different age categories in the 8K. For more information, contact 252-354-6350.

May 19, 10am-1pm, Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshop.

Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshop 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.

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AT T H E Aquarium Fun in Black and White BRING THE COLONY– that’s penguin talk for family – for the grand opening of the Penguin Plunge exhibit on Saturday morning, May 12. The ribbon gets snipped around 9am and then the black and white inhabitants waddle forth for their first day in the spotlight. Enjoy opening day penguin programs, special crafts and other feathered fun.

Add to the entertainment and come dressed as a penguin or in black and white.

Penguin Plunge features six African penguins through Sept. 30. A black band across its chest and black spots that vary in pattern distinguish this species. Pink patches above its eyes are heat regulation glands that darken as the penguin gets warm and lighten when it cools itself off. African penguins also are called black-footed penguins, and because of their unusual braying call that sounds like that of a donkey, jackass penguins.

The Penguin Plunge habitat resembles a small section of southern Africa’s rocky coastline, the only place where African penguins live in the wild. Penguins are often associated with ice and snow. However, though they swim and feed in chilly ocean currents, African penguins and many other penguin species reside in warm climates. Penguin Plunge includes a big pool by the exhibit window so visitors can see how these flightless birds “fly” through the water.

The exhibit penguins are captive-bred birds on loan from Six

Flags in California. In addition to their natural appeal to visitors of all ages, they also make a powerful conservation statement for their wild cousins. Pollution, habitat loss and fisheries depletion imperil penguins worldwide, as well as wildlife closer to home.

The aquarium is the only place to see these loveable animals in North Carolina. Penguin Plunge is accessible through the Piedmont Gallery, near the River Otters Exhibit, and is free with admission or membership. Watch for more on the opening festivities.

For the Birds Penguins aren’t the only reason summer 2012 is for the birds at the aquarium. Winging It – Birds in Flight opens for its third season with a brand new show on Friday, May 25, the beginning of Memorial Day weekend.

This ticketed program stars native raptors and water birds soaring overhead in Big Rock Theater in response to commands.

The show highlights the unique features of various owls, hawks, pelicans and vultures.

An American kestrel, the smallest falcon in North America, joins the cast this year.

The audience enjoys extraordinary close encounters with these engaging creatures.

Birds in Flight illuminates the environmental issues that trouble these species and solutions that can be incorporated into everyday life. All the birds in the show have injuries or conditions that prevent their release into the wild. Like all the aquarium’s activities, the birds also deliver family-friendly entertainment.

Winging It – Birds in Flight runs daily at 1pm in Big Rock Theater. Tickets are $4 in addition to admission for ages 3 and up – ask for combo tickets when you arrive. There is no charge for “infants-in-arms” age 2 and under.

Open Memorial Day The aquarium is open 9am to 5pm on Memorial Day – Monday, May 27 – and throughout the summer. Programs free with admission, such as dive shows and animal encounters, are offered daily. Outdoor adventures, such as fishing, kayaking, beach explorations and a wide selection of specialized behindthe-scenes tours and other indoor activities, also are available for additional fees beginning the second week in June.

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

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P R O P E R T Y Watch

Edwin and Ruthann Ball to Robert and Judith Dixon, 120 Sea Dunes Drive, $331,000.

Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during March 2012.* Atlantic Beach Michael and Kristine Cranford to Joyce Kelly, 1918 W. Fort Macon Road, $65,000.

Mary Maness to William and Suzanne Bizzell, 150 Hoop Pole Creek Drive, $69,000.

Stanley and Karen Moran to Bruce and Susan Martin, 1904 Fort Macon Road, $130,500.

Barbara Johnson to Keith and Patricia Hamilton, 2511 #107B W. Fort Macon Road, $145,000.

Grady and Nancy Cooper to Andrea Groon, 118 Dunes Court, $170,000.

Frederick and Rita Cubbage to William and Jane Anderson, 1400 E. Fort Macon Road, $212,000.

Paul Rolli and William Quade to Harold and Shannon Tant, 2111 W. Fort Macon Road, $327,000.

Beaufort Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. to William and Anita Kimball, 165 Amos Gillikin Road, $19,500.

Guide Group LLC, Caviness & Cates Building and Development Company, 115 & 117 Radley Lane, $85,000.

Jo Ann Hendricks to Randy and Karen Overton, 310 Channel Rock Road, $48,000.

Michael and Sharon Starks to David and Lisa Riggs, 384 Royal Road, $62,500.

Richard and Pamela Ricks to Beaufort Homes, LLC, Ricks Ave., $65,000.

Tierra of NC, LLC to John and Patricia O’Connor, 111 Queen Annes Lane, $75,000.

Linda Hilton to Paul and Renee Van Raay, 306 Fulford St., $110,000.

Kurt Fryar to CRM Mid-Atlantic Properties, LLC, 1125 Spartina Drive, $112,000.

Fredrika Player to Robert and Margaret Rodecker, 104 Emerald Court, $115,000.

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Nancy Davis, Olivia Bass to Sandra Taylor, 1200 Live Oak St., $136,500.

Jay and Kelley Van Der Werff to Patrick Mayne, 503 Quail Wood Court, $257,500.

Mercer Building & Design, Inc. to Adrienne Gillikin, 104 Pirates Landing Drive, $138,000.

Mark and Leslie Wade to James and Dorothy Shumate, 320 Ardan Oaks Drive, $350,000.

John Lampros to Stephen Mills and Wendie Eggleston, 309 Orange St., $140,000.

Cedar Point Marsh Harbour Partners, Inc. to Stone Bay Partners, LLC, 110 Marsh Island Drive, $50,000.

Beaufort Homes, LLC to Gina Brooks, 104 Ricks Ave., $194,500.

I.J. Hunter Construction Co. to Timothy and Marianne Lawrence, 204 Rutledge Ave., $200,000.

David Simpson to Deutsche Bank National Trust, 188 Fox Run Lane, $206,500.

Virginia Piner to Elizabeth Vick, 105 Opal Court, $260,000.

Donald and Jan Hesselman to James and Kathleen Reinsel, 211 Gordon St., $315,000.

Victor Bellamah to Warren Realty, LLC, 113 Queen St., $355,000.

First Troy SPE, LLC to Kimberly Kellerman, 303 Hedrick St., $358,000.

Harrington Bank, FSB to Patrick and Dyanne Singler, 102 Leonda Drive, $365,000.

Charles Dubuisson and Rocky Johnson to Mark and Nikki Greene, 175 Heron Point Road, $440,000.

UHFOP, LLC to Christopher and Sonya Perry, 100 #617 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive, $487,500.

Elmina Swain to Allen and Teresa Poole, 100 Ann St., $1,100,000.

Cape Carteret Howard and Marjorie Bogey to Jeremy Andrews and Ashleigh Jobin, 200 Yaupon Drive, $167,500.

Walter and Mary Mazie to Randall and Sabrina Ballenger, 109 Cedar Lane, $91,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Jisup and Hyek Choi, 101 Sweet Grass Trail, $307,500.

Harvey and JoAnn Harris to Dody O’Brien, 7904 Forest Drive, $340,000.

Michael and Linda Boland to Brand and Kristina Carlson, 105 Robin St., $360,000.

Bee Sting Inc., to Frank and Suzanne Rush, 406 Redfish Court, $450,000.

Suzanne and Frank Rush, Jr. to Bee Sting, Inc., 8717 Emerald Plantation Road, $450,000.

Richard and Fayeson Tilley to Charles and Carolyn Vickers, 202 Laughing Gull Court, $525,000.

Amy and James Braswell, Jr. to Mary and John Parket, III, 3306 Ocean Drive, $599,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Phillip and Angela Morris, 102 Sweet Grass Trail, $295,000.

Gloucester Ann Taylor, Ann Willis, Carmen and Kemp Wickizer, III and Tracy Wickizer to John and Susan Speed, 112 Live Oak St., $49,500.

Davis Martha Giles to George Davis, 162 Community Road, $102,500.

Harkers Island Wells Fargo Bank to Glenda Best, 101 Pintail Lane, $45,000.

Emerald Isle Robert and Pamela Skillman to Joseph Gary, III, 404 Emerald Circle, $100,000.

JJL Real Estate, LLC to Michael and Jane Richter, 120 S. Ferry Dock Road, $250,000.

Martha Barnes to R. Kent and Lyla Washburn, 2511 Ocean Drive, $157,500.

Donald and Cynthia Henry and Kimberly Henry-Miller to Deborah and William McCarter, Jr., 107 Tracy Drive, $165,000.

CRM Mid-Atlantic Properties, LLC to Frank Swindell, Jr., 107 Georgia St., $175,000.

Leonard and Deborah Hinson to Henry McDade, Jr., 118 Mangrove Blvd., $195,000.

David and Alicia Barefield to Paul and Sandra Brey, 318 Live Oak St., $212,000.

Karma Myers to Samuel and Lisa Rabon, 406 #N Channel Drive, $270,000.

Grady Ingle and Elizabeth Ells to Wells Fargo Bank, 208 Channel Drive, $176,000.

Kenneth and Dorothy Busick to David and Donna Moreland, 105 Gregg St., $285,000.

William and Sue Simpkins to Dolores Holverson, 312 Bonita St., $217,000.

DM Trust, LLC to Mary Meyer and Jessica Lasley, 5116 Bogue Sound Drive, $295,000.

Pedro Herrera to James and Jane Parrish, 310 Bahia Lane, $239,000.

Dennis and Gail Piccirilli to Gary and Lisa Zullo, 109 Pinewood Place, $310,000.

BB&T to Christopher and Lara Gambardella, 104 Westbay Circle, $365,000.

Indian Beach Jon and Judith Holt to Larry and Janice Stephenson, 1701 #304E Salter Path Road, $384,000.

Morehead City Jordan Maroules to Claudia Smith, 1813 Ivory Gull Drive, $6,000.

Sensational Builders, Inc. to Thomas Glasgow, 1511 Marsh Pointe, $40,000.

Brian Fowler to William and Judy Styron and Meredith Price, 1516 Galley Circle, $50,000.

Richard and Sharon See to Wilmore Properties, LLC, 5012 Mattie St., $100,000.

Anne Gates to John and Carolyn Wagner, 613 Worth Drive, $111,000.

Taylor Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. to John and Cheryl Kirchner, 1003 Birch Court, $115,000.

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Jeffrey and Sarah Honeycutt to Ralph and Rhonda Walton, 112 #203 Rochelle Drive, $120,000.

Martin and Michele Giblin to James and Jackie Hardy, 3809 Galantis Drive, $117,500.

RJP Newport Corporation to Murdoch & Associates, Inc., 1100 Pinnacle Court, $127,000.

Jeffrey and Nelson to Shaun and Amy Toms, 306 N. 7th St., $137,000.

Julia Thomas-Vestal, Taylor Thomas, Michael and Ronna Thomas to Meghan Sales, 5118 Holly Lane, $161,000.

C. Barrett Graham to Atlas NC II SPE, LLC, 109 Core Drive, $180,000.

MEFC Development, Inc. to Ross Rentals, LLC, 2010 #103B Mayberry Loop Road, $192,000.

Jackson and Carol Conner to Lacy and Donald Hollister, II, 704 Friendly Road, $195,000.

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Robert and Cathy Lichauer to Wanda and George Davis, Jr., 119 Lake Ave., $200,000.

Jill Whatley to Scott Carpenter and Lacey Smith, 905 Oak Drive, $219,000.

Jean Krumm to Thomas and Gudrun Wolf, 107 W. Fairway Drive, $225,000.

Michael and Jean McCausland to Michael and Melissa Joslin, 112 W. Core Drive, $229,500.

New Century Bank to Victoria and Frank Petraglia, Jr., 4425 #407 Arendell St., $240,000.

Paul and Melanie Marcotte to William Woodward, 226 Bogue Drive, $266,000.

Jay and Maryann Brewer to Richard and Patricia Truax, 103B Reserve Lane, $267,000.

William and Anne Page, Jr. to STMCC, LLC, 2523 One Iron St., $314,000.

Palco Investments, LLC to Allen Lyle and Kelly Perkins, 1213 Shepard St., $318,000.

Sun Trust Bank to Chris and Michelle Burleson, 5437 Hwy 70, $350,000.

NSPC-Morehead I, LLC to Shearline Boatworks, LLC, 321 Facility Drive, $395,000.

Dorothy Nisbet to High Seas, LLC, 2801 Evans St., $1,000,000.

Newport Atlas NC II SPE, LLC to Howard Higgins and Associates, Inc., 307 Cannonsgate Drive, $15,000.

Anthony Angera to Donald Lewis, 113 Pagoda Court, $25,000.

Michael and Diane Young to Clyde Young, III, 210 Carteret Road, $40,000.

Larry Linder to Anson Jacobs, 105 Clements Drive, $45,000.

Priscilla Watts to Martha Vainright, 1504 Shackleford St., $428,000.

Cynthia and Joseph Morris, Jr. to Dennis and Deborah Lewis, 297 Rattan St., $59,000.

Richmond and Elizabeth Wright to Michael and Norma McCausland, 103 Core Drive, $450,000.

John Bircher, III to First Troy SPE, LLC, 129 Greenhill Place, $78,000.

William Mowatt to Edwin and Gain Johnson, 107 Windjammer Cove, $525,000.

Rebecca Herring and Kevin Day, 402 Oakmont Drive, $270,000.

Mary and James McGee, III to Scott and Tracy Carrington, 5234 Webb Court, $775,000.

Donnie Eason and Connie Corey to Richard and Gloria Gustafson, 1413 Shackleford St., $276,500.

James and Barbara Chalk, Samuel and Mildred Chalk, Stephen and Katherine Chalk, Lawton and

John Bircher, III to First Troy SPE, LLC, 315 Oxton Place, $78,000.

John Bircher, III to First Troy SPE, LLC, 717 Cannonsgate Drive, $78,000.

Kenneth and Monica Harrell to Mary Ann McLean, 937 Masontown Road, $80,000.

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T O U R I S M Barometer Crystal Coast TDA Helps “Sell” our Area by Attending Industry Events FROM THE LOOKS of things so far, the Crystal Coast is going to be brimming with visitors this summer. The visitor centers have been very busy, and some accommodations are reporting that the number of advanced bookings have risen significantly this year in comparison to years past. Local restaurants and retail shops are also pleased with business so far and expect a good season.

In efforts to further increase visitation to our area, the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority (TDA) has recently participated in several industry events for educational, networking and “selling” opportunities. TDA staff members along with 500 other tourism partners from all over the state met in March for the annual NC Governor’s Conference on Tourism, where they learned more about the year’s upcoming events and trends from experts. Participants in the tourism conference included representatives from resorts, attractions, destination marketing organizations hotels and motels, estate rental companies, restaurants and retail outlets.

The Crystal Coast was recently represented at the Travel and Adventure Show in Washington, DC, along with many exotic worldwide destinations. Staff members manned a booth and distributed Crystal Coast information to hundreds of travel seekers. It was a prime venue to let people know about “NC’s

~Emerald Tidings~ (cont. from page 24) problems in the Cape Emerald subdivision. After several failed pipe repair attempts in recent years, the town recently executed a contract to utilize “cured in place pipe” technology to repair the pipe segment within Cape Emerald subdivision. This work will essentially result in a brand new pipe inside of the old pipe. Work will be performed during the month of April with limited disruption in the Cape Emerald subdivision.

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

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

Taxpayer Beach Access Parking Permits Available

Weekend/holiday parking fees will be collected at the town’s Eastern Ocean Regional Access and Western Ocean Regional Access beginning Friday, April 6 and will continue through Sunday, Sept. 16. A $10 per vehicle parking fee will be charged from 7am-4pm on weekends and holidays only, and all other times will remain free.

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Southern Outer Banks” in comparison to the northern Outer Banks that most are familiar with. Many people relayed that they were looking for a “laid back and uncrowded” beach destination. The travel show is the largest in the country with an estimated 18,000 people walking through the doors over a two-day period.

The Military Travel & Entertainment Expo at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base was also a great opportunity for the base community to learn about regional and local attractions and events. It gave state attractions a chance to interact with base personnel and inform airmen and their families of locations where they can spend free time. Since the Crystal Coast beaches are within an easy driving distance, many attendees were interested in picking up brochures and talking about where to stay in the area. This is a prime market for us as these military families are looking for places to go and fun things to do. And, the fact that we are budget-friendly in comparison with other coastal areas, that’s a plus!

The TDA also recently partnered with Belk Department stores for the KidFest celebration from noon to 3pm on Saturday, March 24. All Belk stores participated and customers could register for a chance to win one of three trips to the Crystal Coast. The first 100 customers to register received a free Shackleford horses poster.

With all of this promotion we should expect a strong tourist season, so with the warm weather upon us let’s welcome our treasured guests for fun in the sun!

Elizabeth Barrow Director of Local PR/Communications Crystal Coast Tourism Authority

Emerald Isle taxpayers are eligible for two free annual parking permits for the Eastern Ocean Regional Access and Western Ocean Regional Access. The parking permits will be granted only for vehicles registered in the name of the taxpayer, and are not transferable. Previously issued 2011 parking permits are no longer valid, and a new 2012 parking permit is required. Emerald Isle taxpayers must display the appropriate permit sticker on their windshield in order to avoid the parking fee.

The permit sticker cannot be obtained at the regional beach access facilities, and must be obtained prior to visiting the regional beach access facilities. To obtain your free parking permit, please visit (7509 Emerald Drive) or call (252-354-3424) the town administration building during normal business hours. Parking permits are now available for pickup.

Please note: Emerald Isle taxpayers will need to bring their vehicle registration(s) with them when applying for their permit.

FY 12-13 Recommended Budget to Be Presented in May Town staff is hard at work on the development of the FY 12-13 town budget, and the recommended budget will be presented to the board of commissioners at the May 8 regular meeting. The board has previously communicated its desire to maintain the town’s current 11.5 cent General Fund tax rate (third lowest rate among the 21 NC beach towns), and the town manager and staff are working toward that goal without compromising the quality of town services and programs.

Does Your Business Offer Free Wi-Fi Service?

The town often receives inquiries from visitors about the availability of free Wi-Fi internet service in Emerald Isle. The town is compiling a list of businesses that offer this service to share with visitors. Please contact Tiffany Wood in the town administration building at 252-354-3424 or twood@emeraldisle-nc.org if you’d like to include your business on this list.

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T O W N Meeting Public Safety is a Top Concern MAYOR KEN JONES and Commissioner Clark Edwards discussed traffic concerns near the library and public safety building during the town of Pine Knoll Shores April board meeting. Currently, there is only one entrance and exit and according to the board the issue creates unsafe traffic conditions. Town Manager Brian Kramer presented the estimated cost to build a second driveway and entrance into the buildings parking lot.

Throughout the past five years, the town has informally approached the NC Dept. of Transportation concerning the safety issue in this area. Proposed solutions were dismissed, including: · A light at the existing driveway that would activate when public safety vehicles depart on calls with lights and sirens activated. · A separate driveway from Lot C directly onto Hwy 58.

NCDOT indicated the plan for a driveway under the power lines next to the Kirkman Building is feasible, however, Pine Knoll Shores has not made the step toward requesting a right of way certification permit. Kramer advised the total estimated engineering cost for this design is $10,000. The two options available to fund this project include the contingency line in the administration budget or the undesignated reserves.

Although Kramer advised there have not been any accidents reported at the existing parking lot, Edwards said, “I applaud the effort to do something preventative. I do not feel comfortable pulling in there and we need to find a better solution.”

Mayor Jones agreed and said, “I prefer to be proactive so someone does not get hurt.”

Commissioner Bob Danehy made a motion for Kramer to move forward with the negotiation process to obtain the rights to the land along the power lines to the left of the building. Currently, the Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative has an easement for the power lines directly overhead which was granted by the Roosevelt Foundation in 1978. Since the land is held by the Roosevelt heirs, and like all of the Roosevelt Natural Area, is managed by the state, receiving authorization for the driveway becomes more complex and requires a vote to pursue. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Larry Kacmarcik and passed with a unanimous decision.

Reimbursements Granted for Sand Fencing Sand fencing was put up by Pine Knoll Shores on the beach last fall and four lots along the project had fencing already in place by property owners. Commissioner Edwards discussed whether the town should reimburse the three property owners who properly installed the fencing that was integrated into the whole project. Edwards advised the reimbursements will not total more than $1,000, but said he believes it is the right thing to do.

Commissioner Danehy made the motion to reimburse property owners for sand fending and under unanimous vote, permission was granted.

Resolutions Passed Board members passed a resolution at the request of Nags Head to support the NC Supreme Court’s review and consideration of the town of Nags Head vs. Cherry, Inc. The action is significant to the public interest because of the courts definitive legal analysis regarding the scope and existence of public trust rights 44

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in the state’s ocean beaches and local government authority to regulate, protect and manage the state’s ocean beaches within their jurisdiction.

The resolution to endorse MCAS Cherry Point as the principal home base location for at least eight F-35B Joint Strike Fighter squadrons was also passed. Such support enables the Marine Corps and Navy to plan for and provide the necessary community infrastructure, encroachment mitigation, facilities and services to support the deployment of F-35B Joint Strike Fighter squadrons and FRC East’s mission.

A third resolution was approved, with minor rewording, to request the development of protocols articulating the precise methods of how sea level is to be measured, recorded, interpreted and reported. Such protocols are to be developed and approved with the strong aid of local governments and other stakeholders.

Further requests incorporate any current sea level rise policies are discontinued until there is verifiable scientific proof of the current rate of sea level rise and an acceleration of this rate is observed by the agreed upon methods.

Town Manager Notes

· The Mimosa Bridge project has run into a few issues. One bid amount was proposed for $4,200, however, the actual charge will be $9,000. The additional cost is for moving an electricity pole.

The additional cost was not factored into the current requested loan amount. · Commissioner Danehy made a motion to authorize Kramer to change the order and negotiate an extension of asphalt that is not covered in the current bid. The request shall not exceed $35,000 and will provide pavement between Hwy 58 and Beachwood Ave. Commissioner Larry Corsello questioned whether or not milling will be required, and Kramer advised he will investigate. The motion passed with all in favor except Commissioner Kacmarcik. · A hearing is set for the Genesis penalty regarding the unapproved removal of vegetation. The hearing is scheduled at 9am on Saturday, April 21. · The town staff will host interviews the week of April 16 for the open town clerk position with hopes of hiring in May. · Kramer requested that homeowners associations assist with locating standing water locations on properties that may cause mosquito issues. His request was denied due to privacy issues and Kramer will seek additional ways to discover potential problem areas. Mosquito spraying will continue with the schedule of one area being sprayed two times per week. The truck will be out five days a week. · The dog park received a request from surrounding hotels to allow guests to have access to the park during visits. The request was denied and the plans will continue to only allow Pine Knoll Shores homeowners access to the area. · Julie Anderson, finance officer, and Larry Corsello will attend a presentation of the PKS 50-year plan discussing a proposed $600,000 future cost for the town. · The fence and vegetation workshop was held and only had participation from about a dozen citizens. Commissioner Edwards said another idea could be to give owners the “dune book” when they are seeking instruction on how to do things properly. He said that they should be provided with this opportunity and Mayor Jones said that he would look into the cost of the hard copy and online edition. Kramer said another workshop will need to be held and hopes for greater public participation.

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C L U B News PKS Garden Club On April 11, Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club members and guests were treated to a tour of Gini and Don Stambaugh’s lovely gardens. A very early spring had brought the gardens into full bloom. Walkways wind through the front gardens, secluded from the road. Vegetable gardens and a compost bin hide amongst the flowering trees, shrubs and perennials.

A path along the side of the house leads past irises and tiny mondo grass to the canal side of the property. Gardening along the canal is a bit of a challenge, but the Stambaugh’s have planned well, choosing plants that can take a bit of abuse.

Both Don and Gini are vegetable gardeners. Lettuce is already being harvested from their raised beds, and the newly planted asparagus spears looked delicious. Next year, the harvesting begins – asparagus needs time to get established.

From composting to building, true gardeners know about the value of recycling.

The highlight of the tour was a “show and tell” about Don’s handmade English trough gardens. The “troughs” are of cast cement, fashioned in several shapes and sizes. The two newest ones are home to kitchen herbs. The oldest one is quite large and is truly a miniature garden, complete with statuary.

Gini and Don were gracious hosts, and everyone enjoyed the visit. Club members left with minds buzzing with new ideas and plans for our own gardens.

In March, Master Gardener Lynn Brugnolotti presented a program on pruning. She discussed the best time of year to prune specific plants common to local gardens, based on when they bloom, and how to prune for maximum beauty of form and for prolific blooms.

For a great floral display, spring flowering plants such as azaleas that bloom on “old wood” should be pruned right after the flowers have faded. As they put out new growth, they form flower buds for the coming year. Summer bloomers should also be pruned immediately after blooming in time for the new growth to be hardened off before the first frosts.

Shrubs and trees that bloom on “new wood,” such as crepe myrtle and hydrangeas should be pruned in early spring, just as the new growth begins to show. Gardeners can choose the direction of new growth: pruning just above an outwardfacing bud.

Lynn advised to never take off more than 1/3 of the plant’s foliage. To prune severely overgrown plants, take them down to the desired height over the course of several years. Drastic pruning can be avoided by choosing the right plant for the right place to allow the plant to reach its full growth in its natural form. Pruning too vigorously may cause the plant to send up “water shoots” at the base of the plant. Crepe myrtles do this frequently. These new shoots should be removed promptly. If you choose plants wisely, the best pruning can be done by pinching between your thumb and index finger. Soft new growth on hydrangeas is a good example.

There are several types of pruning, each of which serves a different purpose. “Dead-heading” involves removing spent flowers to make the plant more attractive and to encourage new buds. Dead-heading may cause some plants, such as crepe myrtles, to send out new shoots and buds for a second

period of bloom.

Camellias and gardenias are good examples of shrubs to “head back.” This method of pruning takes off several inches to reduce the size of the plant and direct the new growth.

“Renewal” pruning involves removing old or dead wood and crowded branches to open up the interior of a shrub or tree.

Hydrangeas benefit from this type of pruning. Opening up the interior allows better air flow within the plant and room for new growth.

On May 9, the club will visit the Morehead City home of Donna Lynk, owner of “Honeybees by the Sea.” Donna and her husband grow flowers and vegetables in raised beds. The blossoms help feed the bees. This year, they are trying their hand at raising kiwi fruit on a trellis.

Guests are always welcome to attend meetings at 9:30am on the second Wednesday of each month at Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall.

By Jan Corsello

PKS Women’s Club Vice-President Barbara Milhaven introduced guest speaker, Jennifer Becker, who works for Tryon Distributers in Charlotte. Her program “Wine Tasting 101” stressed important things to consider in choosing and serving wine. Wine should be stored horizontally to keep the cork wet thus preventing spoilage from oxidation. Glassware designed for a specific wine type helps better experience its nuances. Temperature depends on its color. Ideally, white wines should be between 40 (refrigerator temperature) and 55 (above refrigerator temperature) degrees. Red wines should be between 55 and 70 (room temperature) degrees.

Dessert, sparkling and rose wines should be at refrigerator temperature. Wines should be preserved using a vacuum pump. Jennifer presented two wines at varying temperatures for members to taste and evaluate. She discussed their balance, harmony and complexity to help judge their completeness based on individual preferences. She then answered questions on individual preferences for enjoying wine.

Pauly Brown’s report on famous women featured Carolyn Hopkins, unknown by name, but known by voice. She is the woman behind the voice heard at airports, subway and train stations worldwide. She emails greetings from her modest office in rural Maine. She originally sold paging and public address systems at Innovative Electronic Designs. Her voice was the secret ingredient they needed and things took off from there.

Arlene Graczewski reported on a “Caring for Neighbors” luncheon planned for May 10 at St. Francis by the Sea for all shut-ins on the island. A volunteer sheet was passed for club members to provide food and help identify people to invite. Contact Mary Kurek for more information. The Supper Club will have a picnic at the Beacon’s Reach Marina on May 20. Contact Pat Ruggerio or Edy Rene Magel for information. The next meeting of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club is May 18 with social at 9:30am and meeting at 10am featuring Ranger Randy Newman, Superintendent of Fort Macon State Park, speaking on “Butterflies and Moths of Bogue Banks.” All women living in Pine Knoll Shores are welcome to join the Club and enjoy activities with neighbors.

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IT HAS ALWAYS been my contention that the best government is the government that is closest to the people. Some might argue that the best government is “no” government. But, back to my initial statement ... the reason I say this is because I believe the people should be able to reach out and “touch” the people that represent them.

Last month I talked about the importance of two-way communication. I would like to Mayor Ken Jones give you an example. In Pine Knoll Shores, we have open board meetings so residents can be aware of what decisions are being made. We also have many “special” meetings that are not necessarily board meetings. Right now, your board and I are planning for the upcoming fiscal year. By state statute we must have a balanced budget passed by the end of June. The next fiscal year, 2012-2013, starts July 1.

As I write this we are in the fairly early stages of the budget process, but I feel confident here in March saying the tax rate will stay the same. That said, with inflation and the ever changing economic and political climate, we have some tough decisions to make.

The Mimosa Bridge will be accomplished, but we have many other things going on, and some things had to be cut from the budget.

Some of our streets will be repaved the same time Salter Path Road is getting paved. We will continue to try to get the NCDOT to approve our sidewalk plan again, and we will do a reduced project for safety and connectivity. We will continue to build the best police force for our safety and security. Our force, lead by Chief Lorrie Lepore, will continue their work to become CALEA certified. We want the best for

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our town and this will help set the bar high.

Along with our General Fund operating budget, we will be investing in capital projects. These are unusually large or not common purchases. Some examples are computer equipment and software changes and vehicle and equipment replacements and plans.

Aside from our annual budget, we have two kinds of reserve funds: designated and undesignated. The designated reserves are money that is set aside for specific items and projects. We had a designated reserve for the Mimosa Bridge. We also have designated reserves for streets, buildings, vehicles and emergency vehicles. We do this because for example, a new fire truck costs around $500,000. We don’t have the annual budget for that kind of outlay, and this allows us a way to put some savings aside for those “major” purchases.

The undesignated reserve is comprised of money that basically can be used to operate the town, but we need to keep at a certain level in case of an emergency, such as a storm or fire.

Outside of the day-to-day General Fund, your town also has a Water Fund to operate and maintain our water system. This past year we did a lot to improve the water fund and the infrastructure. We installed new water mains on Pinewood, Knollwoood, and Bay Streets.

We also had some pipes put in to equalize the water pressure in the system so we will have more equal pressure and fewer breaks.

To maintain our beach in great shape, we keep this area separate because it is taxed separately. This budget is where we fund such projects as the town wide sand fence project, the beach accesses, and our “rainy day” fund for beach renourishment.

As you can see, we have a fairly complicated job and process. The main point is that it is fair and efficient for the best operations for the least number of tax dollars. Please attend one of the town budget briefings we present before the budget is voted on. We want to communicate with you about your tax dollars because we are close enough for you to reach out and “touch” us.

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T O W N Meeting Beach Walkway Improvements Grant Approved PLANNING DIRECTOR JESSICA Fiester, was unanimously directed by the Atlantic Beach Town Council to apply for four separate grants to improve beach access at four current sites, New Bern, Commerce and Wilson avenues and Freeman Lane, during the town’s council meeting. The Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Grant program has an April 19 submission deadline with grant recipients being notified in May if selected. Funds will be available on Aug. 1.

The total cost to improve all four sites is estimated to be approximately $70,000, of which the town will be responsible for only 25 percent of the cost, or $15,000. Each access point will see its current walkways extended over the frontal dune line with ramps to the hard sand, Fiester explained. Currently only the Durham Avenue is fully ADA compliant and the need to increase access to the beach was unanimously supported. The planned improvements are scheduled to be made this fall.

During the council comments portion of the meeting Council Member Eddie Briley expressed his opinion, which seemed to have the concurrence of other council members, that “with or without this grant we need to build the access.” Briley spoke of the service members who come to “their beach” of “those who served, lost limbs and need our help,” and that these improvements are actions the town needs to do.

Well Improvements and Water Meter Replacements The council approved the purchase of 512 two-way transmitters to complete Phase 1 of the automatic water meter upgrade and approved the appropriation of $184,000 from the Water Fund balance to pay for the transmitters and supporting equipment.

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production well in the vicinity of the Well #2, which is located behind the old Food Lion building. The concept is to place this second production well, Well #2A, within 15 to 20 feet of the current well, which will allow the town to tie into the piping currently in place to bring water to the town’s treatment plant. According to Spruil, the site is an “awesome location” and the quality of the water sampled from the test well showed no surface contamination or salt water infiltration into the aquifer. The current well draws water from a depth of 250 feet and would remain operational, to be used as a back-up, per Spruil’s recommendation. The new production well envisioned by Spruil would be deeper, 400 feet, and would draw water from three zones in the aquifer. Spruil explained how the pumps at this new well will have the capability of being adjusted daily to regulate the amount of water drawn from the well to match the need of the community.

The new well is projected to produce 1 million gallons of water per day, with the capacity to draw up to 1.5 million gallons per day to help meet needs during peak water usage days. The projected cost to construct the new well is $200,000. Spruil concluded his informational briefing by reiterating that the location is a “great site” and that the town has a “real winner on our hands” which will give the town a sustainable water supply in the future.

Storm Water Run-off Solutions Briefed Ron Cullipher, of Stroud Engineering, presented the council with an update on several locations it has analyzed and offered the council possible solutions to improve drainage in these areas. The areas; Dunes and Charlotte avenues, W. Bogue Blvd., Old Causeway, Pond, East Boardwalk and Hoop Pole Creek drives, are locations where storm water pools after rain storms. Each location will have improved drainage times for standing water by improving the flows in the current drainage system through expansion of the drain pipe size, improving drain pipe slopes, and in splitting the drain fields to move the storm water more quickly, utilizing gravity to move the storm water with the exception of the Hoop Pole Creek Drive. The only potential solution for the Hoop Pole Creek Drive area is the construction of a pump station.

Each solution identified “will not solve the problems immediately” and pooling will still happen, stated Cullipher, however, most areas should drain in “less than one tide cycle, 6 hours,” a dramatic improvement to the current drain times. Cullipher is awaiting feedback from the NC Dept. of Transportation about utilizing the states drainage system and is expected to report back to the council with a final report on the best options for each area and costs associated with each location for consideration in the upcoming budget cycle.

75 Summers at Atlantic Beach “Momentum is growing” stated David Walker, town manger. While all plans are not finalized Walker briefed that the events that he briefed previously are still on track as the town celebrates “75 Summers at Atlantic Beach.”

Walker mentioned that the town has sent a flyer to area business to update them on plans for 75th Anniversary, along with stating that they will be updating to the town’s website, www.atlanticbeach-nc.com, with specific information about the planned celebrations. Walker highlighted that the anniversary celebration will kick off with the Commemorative Council Meeting at the same time and the same location as the town’s first council meeting at 11:30am on May 1, 1937. The meeting will be held in the parking lot, beside Crab’s Claw, the site of the old Atlantic Beach Hotel, just as it was 75 years ago.

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M AY O R ’ S Notes Spring in Atlantic Beach IT IS NOW officially spring in Mayor Trace Cooper Atlantic Beach which means that summer is right around the corner.

As usual, our town council and staff is busy getting ready for the upcoming season. This year, however, we are taking on some extra work because this summer is not an ordinary summer.

The town of Atlantic Beach had its inaugural town council meeting on May 1, 1937, which means this year marks our 75th summer. It doesn’t take much for people in Atlantic Beach to throw a party, so we are certainly not going to let our 75th birthday go by without some festivities.

We will have carnival rides at the Circle on Memorial Day weekend as well as the week of 4th of July. We’ll also have fireworks on both of these holidays. There will be plenty of live music along the Boardwalk on Saturday evenings and we will continue our Wednesday outdoor family movie nights. There will be a Kite Fest, surfing contests and a sandcastle competition. The next issue of the Island Review will contain a detailed listing of these events and everything else we have planned. As we often hear, the Atlantic Beach of the future should look a lot like the Atlantic Beach of the past. We are using our 75 Summers celebration to help bring some of the great parts of our past back into town.

We are also using this time as a chance to beef up our historical archives. We are fortunate that there are still some folks around town that remember all 75 years of our history so we are chronicling their memories. We plan to have a commemorative book ready to sell this summer that will feature some stories from around town as well as many pictures from the past. If you have any pictures showing Atlantic Beach’s history, we would love to see them. In particular, pictures of the old Pavilion and the Circle would be welcome – we haven’t found many of those. Please email any images you have to Kim Tynes at inspectionsadmin@atlanticbeach-nc.com. If you do not have digitized versions of your photos, feel free to bring them by town hall and we’ll scan them for you.

I look forward to seeing you at the beach this summer.

In the meantime, let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

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

FINANCIAL & INSURANCE Academy Mortgage Corporation: 142 Fairview Drive, Suite C, Emerald Isle, 252-725-9814, academymortgage.com/ jonathanwood. Contact Jonathan Wood today for a free mortgage pre-approval analysis. Offering residential financing options for all types of properties since 1999.

Edward Jones: serving individual investors since 1871, edwardjones.com. Community representatives: Alice Cundiff, 686 W. Corbett Ave., Suite. 5, Swansboro, 877-326-8484, 910326-8468; or Walter O’Berry, 1061 Cedar Point Blvd. Suite C, Cedar Point, 252-3938023.

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

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

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

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

Come taste the difference.

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

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

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

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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, sports, school and DOT physicals. On-site lab, x-ray and bracing.

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

HOME SERVICES AA Express Plumbing Service, Inc: 211-6 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-247-1155, aaexpressplumbing@ embarqmail.com. Professional, licensed plumbing service – winterizing, water heaters, softeners and full plumbing needs.

Emergency 24/7 service. Fully insured.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall: 230 West Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252354-2883, dmarshall@ec.rr.com. Serving Emerald Isle property owners for 20 years.

Specializing in remodeling and home repairs.

Services include carpentry, painting, roofs, decks, replacement windows and doors and yard maintenance. Call with all your home improvement needs.

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

Liftavator: 3302 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888-634-1717, encelevators.com. Service all brands of elevators & lifts with 5-year product warranty & 2-year service warranty.

Licensed & insured. 24-hour service available.

Building, installing & servicing elevators since 1985.

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

References available, fully insured.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 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-akind.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tideline Lawn Care: Taylor Marshall, 230 W. Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252354-2883, 252-725-0755. Company provides

seasonal lawn care services, from grass mowing and weed eating to concrete edging and blowing off paved areas on a two-week schedule.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-3044060, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. Awarded 2005 and 2009 Top Office Production Award for Carteret County. Our knowledgeable & professional sales staff is happy to discuss any of your concerns & help you make the correct decision when buying or selling real estate on the coast.

Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals: 7501 Emerald Drive, 800-849-3315, 252-3543315, private owner’s line 800-354-2859, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. With almost 50 years in property management, maximizing the rental income on your investment property is our #1 priority. Call for a complimentary, confidential property management analysis.

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

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

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

Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Realty World First Coast Realty, 1440-B Salter Path Road, PO Box 620, Salter Path, NC 28575, serving Emerald Isle, Salter Path

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and the surrounding areas. Over 22 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252247-1000 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@eastnc.twcbc.com.

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

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

Pat Patteson, General Contractor: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-723-8800, 252354-7248, pat@islandhomesbypatpatteson. com. Stop by to see us at our location behind Bert’s Surf Shop. Custom homes, design service & renovations; call Pat, a Master Certified Green Professional, to build your dreams from design to completion; member of NCHBA and NAHB. Realty World First Coast Realty: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-247-5150, 800-972-8899, ncvacations. com, rentals@ncvacations.com. Sales, rentals and property management. We need houses for long-term and vacation renters.

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

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

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

Syndie Byrd, CRS: 252-354-6111, 888-354-2128 x219, cell 252-646-3244, homesinemeraldisle.com. Real estate broker with 16+ years sales experience in vacation homes, investment properties, year-round/ permanent homes & vacant land. Specializing in Crystal Coast, Cape Carteret & Swansboro.

Buyer representation available.

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

to give buyers & sellers individual attention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PROPERTY (cont. from page 40)

Kristy and David Hackler, Jr. to Monique Reels, 503 Rosemary Drive, $80,500.

Matthew and Danielle Mead, Steven and Renee Foulis to Daniel Breckenridge, 803 Courtyard West, $109,000.

CMH Homes, Inc. to Joseph and Meagan Bradt, 409 Nine Foot Road, $132,000.

Lisa Gore to Jerry and Beth Godwin, 332 Blue Goose Lane, $135,000.

Daniel and Theresa Barton to David Rimmer, 210 Clements Drive, $137,000.

Thomas and Beverly Ingles to Kirt and Kathy Underwood, 120 Hickory Shores Drive, $159,000.

Deborah Whaley to Garrett Hardin and Rachel Jackson, 1318 Nine Foot Road, $164,000.

Benjamin and Mary Arden to Douglas and Susan Arden, 1716 Carolina Ave., $166,000.

Chadwick I. McCullen to CRM Mid-Atlantic Properties, LLC, 493

Broad Creek Loop Road, $212,500.

Carolina Eastern Homes, LLC to Darlene and Melvin Williams, 633 Edgewood Ave., $245,000.

Carolina Eastern Homes, LLC to Phillip and Carrie Tripp, 639 Edgewood Ave., $245,000.

Marty and Phillip Ransdell, II to John and Nicole Smith, 106 Portsmouth Lane, $247,500.

Pine Knoll Shores Gerald and Thelma Jones to Walter Pietrusko and Patricia Meyer-Pietrusko, 122 Juniper Road, $61,000.

BB&T to Lauren Herbst, 104 Birch Court, $76,000.

Fred and Anneliese Hunneke to Donald and Elizabeth Howard, 283 Salter Path Road, $160,000.

US Bank National Association to104 E Ocean Club LLC, 1701 104E Salter Path Road, $237,000.

Francis Carson and Frances Marshall to David and Heidi Tucker, 106 Cypress Court, $276,000.

Dale and Connie Boyd to ITAC 303, LLC, 105 Teak Court, $297,000.

Laurena Kihlstrom to Ann Tillett, 101 Fern Court, $300,000.

William Lelia Brettman to Claudiu and June Brinn, 535 Salter Path Road, $360,000.

Sea Level Rodgers and Larue Todd to Kurt and Melissa Creamer, 278 Shell Hill Road, $468,000.

Stella M&M Land Development, Inc. to American Homesmith, LLC, 106 Willow Bridge Drive, $42,000.

American Homesmith, LLC to Robert and Samantha Garland, 210 Stella Bridgeway Drive, $212,500.

Gail Lawrence to Patricia and William Zollars, Jr., 121 White Oak Bluff Road, $235,500.

Parker-Byrd Houses, LLC to Felisha and Martin Hlinovsky, III, 665 Wetherington Landing Road, $363,000.

Carl and Jean Gyllenhammer to Robert and Carolyn Guttroff, 133A White Oak Bluff Road, $413,000.

Swansboro Everett and Margaret Morgan to Robert Jones, 117 Sandspur Lane, $20,000.

Park Place Homes, LLC to Samuel Faulkner, 151 Bobwhite Circle, $38,500.

Holland Farm Development, LLC to Andrew and Claudia Johnson, 103 Holland Farm Road, $45,000.

Sybil Collins to Everett and Margaret Morgan, 117 Sandspur Lane, $50,000.

Karon Anderson to Evelyn Harvey, 134 Silver Creek Drive, $183,000.

Lawrence and Daisy Spell to Krystal Johnson, 134 Bobwhite Circle, $250,000.

Sound Banking Co. to Thomas Rickman, Sr., 127 Fawn Creek Court, $319,000. *Publisher’s Note: This data is provided as public information available to all county residents.

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

advertiser INDEX AA Plumbing.......................................................49 Academy Mortgage............................................41 Ace Builders ......................................................29 Advantage Coastal Properties..............................5 Al Williams Properties ....................................... 11 ALB Fabric..........................................................49 Aldridge Building Contractors.............................41 Andrew Roby Builders........................................34 Artisan Granite & Marble....................................27 Artistic Tile & Stone..............................................7 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters..........................39 Beach Book Mart................................................17 Beachcombers......................................................7 Bluewater Builders..............................................22 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre........................3 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Byrd, CRS...........3 Bluewater Sales................................... Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals..................................3 Brimco Builders..................................................41 Budget Blinds.....................................................13 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS..........................14 Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center...........7 Carolina Home & Garden.....................................9 Carteret OBGYN.................................................46 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc....................2 Chris Monk Construction.................................... 11 Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc....................15 Coastal Awnings...................................................9

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport......................43 Coastal Craftsmen..............................................15 Coastal Homeowners Guide...............................23 Country Club of the Crystal Coast......................12 Edward Jones.....................................................39 Emerald Isle Beach Club......................................5 Emerald Isle Insurance.......................................33 Emerald Isle Realty Sales..................................55 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals................28 Emerald Isle Self Storage...................................15 Flipperz Family Bar & Grill..................................37 Flipperz, Etc........................................................37 Great Windows...................................................17 Guthrie Construction.............................................6 Guthrie Interiors..................................................13 Handcrafted Homes..............................................5 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall.......................43 Island Essentials.................................................14 Island Home Maintenance..................................15 Jimmie Lue Rutter.............................................. 11 JR Dunn..............................................................25 Just Hair.............................................................25 Kathryn’s.............................................................54 Katrina Marshall..................................................35 Landmark Homes/Hatteras Pools.......................40 LIFTAVATOR Residential Elevators & Lifts...........6 Lighthouse Boutique.............................................7 McQueen’s Interiors.............................................4

Med First Immediate Care & Family Practice.....15 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ...................37 Outer Banks Marine Construction...................... 11 Outer Island Accents..........................................20 Pacific.................................................................47 Pat Patteson, General Contractor......................19 Petal Pushers.....................................................17 Pipeline Plumbing...............................................12 Portofino.............................................................54 Realty World.......................................................43 Realty World, Steve Brown.................................35 Sound Furniture..................................................16 Southern Glass & Mirror.....................................33 Southern Trust, Kathy Wallace...........................20 Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt..........................21 Sun-Surf Realty Sales........................................31 Therapy Center of Cedar Point, Inc....................20 Tideland Lawn Care...........................................20 Top it Off.............................................................35 Town of Emerald Isle..........................................24 Waters Landscaping & Vinyl Manufacturing.......43 Windows and More.............................................54 Window, Wall & Interior Décor............................39 Window Wizard...................................................41 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care........25 York Properties...................................................35

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