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Coasting ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Book Bag ............................................................................................................................................. 12 The Power of Gratitude During the Holidays ......................................................................................... 19 Coastal Currents .................................................................................................................................. 20 Ducks on Parade.................................................................................................................................. 28 Prime Time Fishing .............................................................................................................................. 29 At the Aquarium ................................................................................................................................... 34 Charity Spotlight: St. Jude Children’s Hospital ...................................................................................... 37 Holiday Gift Guide ................................................................................................................................ 47 Holiday Events ..................................................................................................................................... 52 Faith, Hope & the Charitable Response................................................................................................. 61 Back Pack Friends Make Donation ....................................................................................................... 62 Advantages of Physical Therapy ........................................................................................................... 69 Reducing the Risk of Car Theft ............................................................................................................. 80

County Perspective .............................................................................................................................. 14 Chamber Connection ........................................................................................................................... 16 Tide Tables .......................................................................................................................................... 17 Health & Wellness ................................................................................................................................ 30 Bulletin Board ...................................................................................................................................... 32 Property Watch .................................................................................................................................... 72 Rental Signs ........................................................................................................................................ 78 Tourism Barometer .............................................................................................................................. 79 Horoscopes.......................................................................................................................................... 82 Best Buys ............................................................................................................................................ 83 Advertiser Index ................................................................................................................................... 85

Atlantic Beach Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 66 Emerald Isle Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 22 Emerald Tidings ................................................................................................................................... 24 Staying Busy........................................................................................................................................ 32 Indian Beach Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 65 Pine Knoll Shores Mayor’s Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 76 Pine Knoll Shores Club News ............................................................................................................... 77 Thanks to our Contributors: Eddie Barber, Trace Cooper, Ken Jones, Sarah Cutillo, Pam Minnick, NC Coastal Federation, Stewart Pickett, Julie Powers, Michelle Powers, Rudi Rudolph, Frank Rush, Mike Wagoner, Julia Batten Wax & Clare Winslow.

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SINCE GETTING NEW KNEES, ED AND DEBORAH ARE

BACK IN THE GAME.

Deborah and her husband Ed were always on the go, enjoying the beaches and the casual coastal lifestyle. But as time went on, both suffered from terrible knee pain. So, after conferring with the orthopedic team at Carteret Health Care, Deborah and Ed agreed to have knee replacement surgeries here.

Today, Deborah is a volunteer for the Carteret Joint Replacement Rehab Team, and both she and Ed are very active. “We have had great results,” says Deborah.

See more of Deborah and Ed’s story at

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The theme of the art show is “New Beginnings.”

“Since our Swansboro site is new, we thought it would be interesting to see art in the same theme,” said Emily Wikoff, producer of the show. The pieces do not have to be religious, but do need to be appropriate for all ages to view.

This is the second community art show produced by Emily Wikoff, member of One Harbor Church and art teacher at Bogue Sound Elementary.

“We are curious to see how many different kinds of art are being made here,” Wikoff explained. “When we produced this show last year in Beaufort, I was blown away by the quantity and quality of work we saw.”

The Seaside Arts Council, known for its great musical programming throughout the year in both Swansboro and Emerald Isle, was eager to grow their visual arts programming.

At the event itself, all attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite pieces of artwork. The Seaside Arts Council will be awarding prizes to those “People’s Choice Awards.”

To learn more, or to submit work, contact Devra Thomas (stubborndev@gmail.com) or Emily Wikoff (rinehartemily@ gmail.com).

of Sam Jones BBQ in Greenville and famed Skylight Inn in Ayden, will create a menu featuring wood-fired whole hog barbecue.

“We are thrilled to have Sam headlining our event,” said Lindsay Parker, executive director of Beaufort Wine & Food.

“It’s great to have a powerhouse chef preparing whole hog barbeque the same way his family has been doing it for generations – that paired with a bounty of seafood harvested by local commercial fishermen, it doesn’t get more Eastern North Carolina than that.”

Expertly paired wines and craft beer, as guests have come to expect from these connoisseurs, are also on tap and guests can even vote for their favorite label. Winery representatives and brewers will be on hand to help guide guests through the culinary adventure. Hayrides, bonfires a silent auction with large-format, rare and high-end wines, art and more plus live music by Mac N’ Juice will round out the afternoon.

Tickets are $75 per person. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 252-515-0708, visit www.beaufortwineandfood.com or stop by the Beaufort Wine and Food office at 129 Middle Lane in Beaufort.

Wine & Food Celebrates with Oysters Beaufort Wine and Food, our local guru for all things palatable, will holds its annual Oyster Roast at Beaufort East Village from 2-5pm on Saturday, Nov. 12.

In addition to steamed oysters, guests can enjoy a variety of local seafood provided by Joe Darden Seafood, Blue Ocean Market, Fishtowne, Carolina Mariculture and many more.

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Good Enough to Eat At CAG Set the table for cool weather, upcoming holidays and indulgence with art that’s “Good Enough to Eat.” An open exhibit explores food production, preparation, final products and consumption at Carolina Artist Gallery on the Morehead City waterfront.

Imaginative small and large works in all media, including paintings on canvas, paper, clay, metal and fiber, debut just in time for holiday gift buying opens with a reception from 5-7pm on Saturday, Nov. 19. The show remains on display until Jan. 6, 2017.

The downtown Morehead City gallery is a cooperative of approximately 30 members who live in the area and whose unique, local perspectives often are reflected in their art.

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contemporary and self-taught experimenters. The show presents paintings in oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolor and mixed media as well as photography, jewelry, clay, fiber, glass and metals.

Carolina Artist Gallery is located at 800 Evans St., Morehead City. For more information, call 252-726-7550 , visit www.carolinaartistgallery.com or find them on Facebook.

‘Facing the Surge’ The NC Coastal Federation encourages Crystal Coast residents and others to attend the screening of “Facing the Surge,” a documentary on climate change and sea level rise and its effect on people who reside in Norfolk, Va. A free screening of the film will be held at 6pm on Monday, Nov. 14, at Joslyn Hall, on the campus of Carteret Community College.

Norfolk is home to the largest naval base in the country and to thousands of hardworking Americans struggling to adapt to the rising tides and an uncertain future. The town has registered 16 inches of sea level rise since 1930. But “Facing the Surge” is not a film about loss and inaction. It tells the stories of citizens from across the United States as they step forward to raise awareness and push their government to pursue real solutions.

This film will be followed by talks from Dr. Stanley Riggs and Rudi Rudolph who both served on the science panel for the NC Coastal Resources Commission, which produced reports assessing the expected sea level rise along the North Carolina coast.

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The Community Thanksgiving Feast runs from 11:30am1pm on Sunday, Nov. 20 at the site. This promises to be a unique, old-fashioned gathering of friends, neighbors and visitors which promotes a sense of community while dining on an amazing meal. Prepared and donated by Beaufort restaurants, the feast is a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

The meal will be served from the Josiah Bell House and can either be eaten on site or packed to take home. The event will be held rain or shine. Tickets for the event are $20 in advance, $25 on the day of, and tend to sell out quickly.

For more information about either of these events, call the Beaufort Historical Association at 252-728-5225 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

Fall Bash at the Boatshop The Friends of the NC Maritime Museum will host its annual fundraiser, Boatshop Bash, on Saturday, Nov. 5 in the Watercraft Center. Music will be provided by Scearce and

BHA Hosts Annual Fall Events The Beaufort Historical Association is hosting a pair of events on the weekend of Nov. 19-20, sure to set the holiday tone. On Saturday, Nov. 19, the BHA hosts its annual Jumble Sale. The sale, which is sure to have something for everyone, will run from 9am-3pm at the Beaufort Historic Site.

Event-goers can expect to find antiques and collectibles, fine art, pottery, vintage treasures, handmade jewelry, craft, holiday items, candles, books, homemade food and more.

Held rain or shine, it’s a great opportunity for holiday shoppers to find that one-of-a-kind gift and special bargains all in

Ketner and Beaufort Grocery Co. is catering the event.

Guests can also expect silent and live auctions.

Public ticket prices are $75 for members and $85 for nonmembers. This ticket price includes food and open bar. You can purchase your tickets in the gift shop or online at www. maritimefriends.org.

Proceeds from this event help support the operations of the Friends of the Maritime Museum and the NC Maritime Museum.

Luncheon/Fashion Show, Nov. 20 The Carteret County Domestic Violence Program is hosting its annual Fashion Show and Luncheon at noon on Sunday, Nov. 20, its largest fundraising event of the year.

Fashions for members of all ages – including a few for men – will be presented along with vendors who create small storefronts to show off their wares. Be on the lookout for jewelry, clothing, shoes and more. It’s a great time for a little holiday shopping, noted Glenda Riggs, executive director. There will also be a small silent auction to raise much needed funds. Doors open at 11:45am and lunch, catered

by Floyd’s 1921, will be served at noon.

Tickets are $35; $15 for age 12 and under, and can be reserved by calling 252-726-2336.

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By Ron Rash I WAS NOT impressed. A synonym for impressed is astounded. I was not astounded by Ron Rashâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest novel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Risen.â&#x20AC;? I was hooked, however, from the first scene of two young brothers fishing in a mountain stream. A good novel does not have to astonish (another synonym for impress). It does have to draw you in and this book does just that. You will not want to put in down until you find out what happens after brothers Bill and Eugene notice a young girl swimming downstream from their fishing spot.

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Eugene has almost forgotten his summer romance with Ligeia many years earlier when he is forced to recall his time with her. Now a failed writer and an alcoholic, he seeks the truth of what happened to her those forty some years earlier. His successful brother and autocratic grandfather play key roles in his personal development.

Rash is a North Carolina writer, the author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Serena,â&#x20AC;? which won him wide acclaim. His setting is the North Carolina mountains, his characters the prideful people who inhabit the region. The town of Sylva is the locale of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Risen.â&#x20AC;? He writes as one enmeshed in the landscape of the area, one privy to the psychology of the culture. The concerns he writes about are, however, universal, and the protagonistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s examples of basic human frailties.

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Baseball Comes to Kinston (Not Down East) COME NEXT SUMMER, there will be a new “attraction” for local folks, seasonal residents and vacationers to experience … within a reasonable driving distance from the Crystal Coast.

Professional minor league baseball returns to historic Grainger Stadium in Kinston, effective with the beginning of the 2017 season.

Everyone is Kinston is excited about the news, as the Texas Rangers confirmed in May that it would relocate its “high A” minor league affiliate to Kinston.

This is true “economic development,” as the team will bring new jobs to Kinston and put “heads in beds.” The city is investing big bucks to upgrade the stadium to provide first-class amenities for the spectators.

Baseball fans are ecstatic. Kinston first landed a minor league franchise in 1921, but the last pitch of the Kinston Indians was thrown in 2011. After that season the Cleveland Indians pulled out of Kinston and moved its farm team to Zebulon … rebranding the club as the Carolina Mudcats.

There was a great response to the decision made by the Texas Rangers to run a contest to select the new Kinston team’s nickname. About 1,300 people offered suggestions.

And then … the ballot came out … and a “big black cloud come up” (as the late Lewis Grizzard, sports reporter-turnedauthor would put it).

All five options abandoned the word “Kinston” and inserted “Down East.” Select from: Down East Eagles, Down East HamHawks, Down East Hogzillas, Down East Shaggers or Down East Wood Ducks.

There was a big public uproar. The overwhelming response from the fans was: “None of the above!”

Kinston is not Down East. Down East is geographically located in Carteret County. Always has been; always will be.

The people Down East weren’t happy; Kinston people weren’t happy.

They voiced their angst to Wade Howell of the Rangers’ organization, who had been named general manager of the team. Essentially, he blew off the “constructive criticism” and said “Down East” was non-negotiable … because the Rangers knew best how to achieve the objective of creating a “regional fan base.” He said Rangers’ management talked to people

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and held focus group meetings.

Clearly, the focus groups were “out of focus,” and Howell didn’t talk to the “right people,” including officials at the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority and Karen Amspacher of the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center on Harkers Island. She’s widely regarded as the Duchess of Down East. (They’d a flat-out set him straight.)

For the record, Down East is actually a nautical term.

Rodney Kemp, who is Carteret County’s most celebrated storyteller and historian, tells us: “During the sailing days, the mailboat would leave out of Beaufort to make its deliveries to each eastern Carteret County community. Normally, the prevailing sou’west wind would propel the sailboat in an efficient manner. Thus, they were sailing ‘downwind to the eastern’ or Down East.”

The Down East territory officially starts on Hwy 70 when one crosses the North River bridge and includes land and water all the way to Cedar Island.

The old mailboat didn’t travel up the Neuse River to Kinston, that’s for sure.

The rationale for a “regional name” for a baseball team is lame. Baseball fans from Lansing, Flint, Saginaw, Grand Rapids, Ypsilanti and Traverse City consider the Detroit Tigers as Michigan’s team. Likewise, the Boston Red Sox is New England’s team.

Alas, the “name the team” contest ended Sept. 30 … and as of press time, the fate of Kinston/Down East Rangers (or whoever) was “still unknown.”

The uneasiness of the situation is somewhat akin to the lyrics in the 1959 hit song by The Kingston Trio, “M.T.A.” The lyrics go like this: “These are the times that try men’s souls. In the course of our nation’s history, the people of Boston (insert ‘Down East’) have rallied bravely whenever the rights of men (and women) have been threatened.”

Hence, the take-away from all this remains: The people from Down East Carteret County, North Carolina, USA, will always stand up to protect their unique heritage and culture. They don’t much cotton to outsiders who think it’s all right to mess with the natural order of things.

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chamber connection Chamber Supports Waterways Maintenance and Dredging Plan ON SEPT. 1, the board of directors of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce unanimously voted to adopt a resolution supporting a quarter cent increase in the county sales tax bringing it from 6.75 cents to 7 cents. The county commissioners adopted a similar resolution stipulating that the revenue generated will be used for waterway dredging and maintenance.

It’s estimated that the tax adjustment will generate approximately $2.5 million in annual revenue. A study commissioned by the county estimated that conservatively 52% of the sales tax collected would be paid by non-residents and visitors to the county. Additionally, the state has established a Shallow Draft Navigation Channel Dredging and Aquatic Weed Fund that will provide two state dollars for every dollar the county provides. The only way to tap into the state fund is with matching funds from the county.

Our waterways are our life’s blood when it comes to both commercial and recreational fishing and boating. It’s getting more and more difficult to find federal and state funding to keep our waterways open. If there ever was a time to act on this, it’s now.

The sales tax adjustment will not include groceries, prescription medicine, gasoline, certain agricultural supplies and motor vehicles.

The board of county commissioners has established a Waterways Management Committee to administer the funds. The duties of this commission will be to hold community meetings to seek input from the community on waterways dredging and maintenance, formulate and maintain a schedule of waterway maintenance as well as working closely with the US Corps of Engineers, the NC Division of Water Resources and other federal and state agencies in pursuit of projects and funding to benefit the county’s waterways.

Here are a few of the most recently asked questions about the resolution and tax.

Q. Why is the ¼% sales tax being proposed?

A. To maintain access and navigability of the waterways of Carteret County. Given the current absence of federal funding this is becoming a local responsibility. Additionally this tax will be used to match and leverage State dredging funds.

Q. Who pays sales taxes and what is the current rate?

A. The sales and use tax is applied to purchases of tangible personal property and “uses” such as renting accommodations, paying for services associated with tangible property, etc. A 4.75% general state rate is applied, and items subject to the general rate are also subject to a minimum 2% county rate (total is 6.75%). Seventy counties in the state (including Carteret) have a 6.75% rate, 27 counties apply a 7% rate, one a 7.25% rate, and two a 7.50% rate.

A study conducted by ECU in 2014 estimates 52% of the sales tax in Carteret County is generated by those who don’t live in the County (i.e., visitors).

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Q. How much would a ¼% sales tax generate?

A. Approximately $2.5 million per year, which can be used to leverage other state and federal funds to maintain our waterways.

Q. How do I know the funds won’t be used for any other purpose than waterway dredging? What safeguards are in place?

A. To ensure fiscal transparency, the Carteret County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution in August 2016 to establish a special line item revenue fund to receive and account for the ¼% sales tax. Also, the county created the Waterways Management Committee earlier this year. This citizen group will also serve as a custodian of the waterway dredging sales tax.

Q. My boater registration fee went up a few years ago for dredging. Why? A. In 2013 the state created the Shallow Draft Navigation Channel Dredging & Aquatic Weed Fund. It is endowed by an increase in boater registration fees and 1% of the boat fuel tax. This is estimated to generate $19 million annually to help fund dredging projects across the state. Access to these funds requires matching funds which the proposed ¼ cent sales would provide.

Q. Why then another tax or fee for dredging?

A. To generate the local cost-sharing dollars to leverage with the Shallow Draft Navigation Channel Dredging & Aquatic Weed Fund. By virtue of state law (SL 2016-94), dredging projects in Carteret County are eligible for a 67% state cost-share. The proposed Carteret County one-quarter percent sales tax would be an instrument to generate all or most of the 33% non-state cost-sharing dollars. Thus if the $2.5 million generated by the county sales tax is fully leveraged with the state fund; then a total of roughly $7.5 million could be available for dredging projects in any given year using 67% state – 33% local cost-share formula.

Q. What happens if the sales tax referendum fails?

A. Local governments, in addition to marinas and other businesses will have to provide funding to dredge and dispose shoal material by other means. They will have to make up the difference from somewhere. For local governments, this likely means funds will come out of their General Fund endowed mostly by ad valorem property taxes.

Q. What channels will be eligible to receive waterway funding?

A. All channels will likely be eligible to some degree or another to receive sales tax proceeds designated for waterway dredging. The county and the Waterway Management Committee is inventorying the channels within the county.

The inventory is aimed to comprehensively identify all channels previously maintained by the federal government, municipally-maintained channels, HOA-maintained channels, and others.

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report lower levels of depression and stress, although they do not deny or ignore the negative aspects of life.

■ People who think about, talk about or write about gratitude daily are more likely to report having helped someone with a personal problem or offered emotional support to another person.

■ Those with a disposition toward gratitude are found to place less importance on material goods, are less likely to judge their own or others success in terms of possessions accumulated, are less envious of wealthy people, and are more likely to share their possessions with others.

■ Emerging research suggests that daily gratitude practices may have some preventative benefits in warding off coronary artery disease.

THE WORD GRATITUDE comes from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness or gratefulness (depending on the context). In some ways gratitude encompasses all of these meanings.

Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what a person receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives. In the process, they usually recognize that the source of that goodness lies at least partially outside themselves. As a result, gratitude also helps people connect to something larger than themselves – whether to other people, nature or a higher power.

During the holiday season we often focus on giving thanks and expressing our gratitude. However, being grateful and giving thanks is a healthy habit to practice daily and throughout the year. Research indicates that people that are grateful are healthier both physically and mentally.

Researchers like Martin Seligman, Robert Emmons and Michael McCullough are turning their attention to the study of gratitude and its relationship to health and mental well-being.

Below are some of their findings that highlight how gratitude is helpful and why it’s important to our well-being.

■ People who keep gratitude journals on a weekly basis have been found to exercise more regularly, have fewer physical symptoms, feel better about their lives as a whole, and feel more optimistic about their upcoming week as compared to those who keep journals recording the stressors or neutral events of their lives.

■ Daily discussion of gratitude results in higher reported levels of alertness, enthusiasm, determination, attentiveness, energy and sleep duration and quality. Grateful people also

In fact, a study at the University College London revealed that elderly people who were happy with their lives lived up to 20-35 percent longer than their not-so-happy counterparts.

Now, that alone is something to be thankful for.

The following are some reasons why gratitude is so important: ■ Gratitude reminds you of what truly matters in life. It is all too easy to get caught up in day-to-day stresses and take for granted the things that are important to us. If you remind yourself each day of the things you are thankful for, you begin to focus more on the important and less on the superficial.

■ Gratitude makes your problems seem less daunting and more manageable. We all have issues from time to time with work, family and friends. However, these issues often get blown out of proportion, causing stress and misery. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 90 percent of all illness and disease may be stress-related.

Try to be thankful for the challenges in your life, and the problems won’t seem so bad. For example, the next time you have a problem at work, you may want to remind yourself of how thankful you are to have a job in the first place. Say “thank you” and be well.

■ Gratitude always comes back to you. When you begin to be thankful for what you have, you also begin to be more thankful toward other people. This cultivates positive feelings, and as the saying goes, “what goes around comes around.”

In addition, the more you focus on the best in life, the more you will attract the best in life.

Practicing gratitude goes beyond a “thank you” – it requires that we actively feel and express appreciation on a regular basis. Take a moment now, and do the following: 1. Sit down with pen and paper, away from distractions.

Keep your area quiet.

2. Think about your life – all aspects of your life.

3. Write down all of the things for which you are thankful.

Don’t filter anything, just write and continue to write until you can’t think of anything else for which you are grateful.

4. Go over your list and designate the things that are material (can be purchased) with an “M” and those things that are intangible in your life as “G.” 5. Rewrite your list to only include those things marked with a “G.” During the holiday season when we gather with family and friends to express our gratitude, remember that incorporating gratitude into our everyday life is a great way to be healthier.

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1, 22: Behind the Scenes – Costume Shop.

2pm. Visit the Tryon Palace Costume Shop for a discussion on historical clothing, research and sewing techniques used in the past. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for students. Included with regular admission. Details: www.tryonpalace.org

Sat. 5: Boat Shop Bash. 6:30pm. Friends of the NC Maritime Museum host this annual fundraiser for the museum at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. This themed event features live music, food and live and silent auctions. Costumes are optional. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Civil War Musket Firing Demonstration. 10am. Learn about a Civil War era musket’s history, loading procedures and firing at Fort Macon.

Meet in the Fort. Details: 252-726-3775.

7, 14, 21, 28: Succulent Seafood. 2-4pm on select Mondays. Visit the area’s top eateries to find out how expert chefs choose, prepare and serve fresh local seafood with a flourish. Sessions of this NC Aquarium program include a test taste. Age 12 and up, $15. Details: 252247-4003 or www.ncacquariums.com.

Thur. 3: Brown Bag Gam – Crossing the Water by Ferry. Noon. Pack a lunch and enjoy an informal program at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Free. Details: Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com 4-6: “Addams Family.” Carteret Community Theatre brings this classic to the stage. Shows start at 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday with a 2pm matinee on Sunday. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students. Details: www.carteretcommunitytheatre.com.

4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28: Behind the Scenes - Shark Snack. 2:30-3:30. Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas and labs and get an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck while aquarists feed the sharks. Age 5 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

4, 11, 18, 25: Fall Fishing. 8-11am. Learn to catch the big ones from the surf with expert instruction and hands-on experience through this NC Aquarium program. Equipment and bait provided.

Age 10 and up, $25. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

5, 12, 19, 26: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-thescenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck.

Age 8 and up, $20. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

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Sat. 4: Veterans Day Parade. 11am. The Morehead City parade winds down Arendell Street and is noted as being one of the largest Veterans parades in the state.

Mon. 7: Flags of Fort Macon. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon to learn about the wide range of flags used by the Confederacy. Details: 252-7263775.

Tue. 8: Pins & Needles – Open Sew. 5-8pm.

Join the Swansboro Recreation Center on the second Tuesday of the month for uninterrupted time to complete those unfinished projects. Classroom is open to anyone who sews, quilts, crochets or does needlework. Details: 910-326-2600 or Swansboro.recdesk.com.

Behind the Scenes – Conservation Lab. 2-3pm. Tryon Palace takes visitors behind the scenes to see how the conservation staff care for and prepare artifacts and exhibits. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for students. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

Wed. 9: Merry Time for Tots – Boats That Float. 10am. Youngsters ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to explore the world of boats with stories, crafts and more at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Thur. 10: Photography Club. 6pm. Free and open to all ages, this photography

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Free. Details: 252-728-2050.

Tryon’s Explorers – Days of Harvest.

10am. Children ages 6-10 are invited to visit the kitchen office and learn about the foods created for the governor. Cost is $6 per children with one accompanying adult. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

Fri. 11: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 252-354-6350.

Free Aquarium Admission. The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores offers free admission all day, for everyone, in honor of Veterans Day. An on-site food drive with accept nonperishable food for Martha’s Mission. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Free Tryon Palace Admission. In honor of Veterans Day, Tryon Palace welcomes all active duty military and veterans with military ID free admission and discounted admission for their immediate family members.

Sat. 12: Hands on Fort Macon. 2-4:30pm.

Get an idea of what life might have been like as a soldier or civilian stationed at Fort Macon State Park during different periods in history through this special Veterans Day event. Expect cannon drills, musket cartridge construction, children’s musket drill and more. Details: 252-726-3775.

Tryon Palace Garden Lecture Series.

10am. Garden designer, author, photographer and lecturer Cole Burrell will lead a discuss “Design Ideas and Plant Combinations for Winter Gardens.” A book signing will follow. Free. Details: www. tryonpalace.org.

Sun. 13: Birding on the White Oak River.

10am-Noon. Join local birding expert Joanne Powell and the NC Coastal Federation for a birding cruise on the White

Oak River in Swansboro. The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferry boat through the estuaries in and around the White Oak River and Bogue Sound, including Bear Island, looking for resident birds and fall migrants. Cost is $25 per person. Details: 252-393-8185 or www. nccoast.org.

Mon. 14: Bird Hike. 9am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon and take a leisurely hike to identify birds native to the area. Fort Macon has an amazing mix of shore birds and songbirds, and there is always something new to see. Details: 252-726-3775.

Tue. 15: Oyster Harvesting Sail. 10am3pm. This one-of-a-kind program was initiated by a volunteer at the NC Maritime Museum’s watercraft center and involves sailing east across North River to Middle Marsh to harvest oysters in the shallows. The fleet returns for an oyster roast. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Wed. 16: Antiques Club. 11:30am. Meetings are held in Clawson’s 1905, Beaufort, and are open to all who are inter-

ested. This month’s program will feature a lecture from Demus Thompson from Antiques and More.

Thur. 17: Natural Side of Fort Macon Hike.

10am. Meet in the Visitor Center for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. Hike will cover both trail and beach. Details: 252-726-3775.

Black Inventors – A World Without Me. 7pm. Cullman Performance Hall at the NC History Center, Tryon Palace, presents this original historical play by E.J. Stewart about African American inventors. Free. Details: www.tryonpalace. org.

Fri. 18: Stargazing & Astronomy. 5:30pm.

Meet at the bathhouse at Fort Macon State Park to view space through a telescope and learn more about the universe. Details: 252-726-3775.

Lunch & Learn – Historic Holiday Traditions and Celebrations. Noon. Join Tryon Palace for a fun and entertaining look at historic traditions and celebrations, from the 18th century days of Thanksgiving and Twelfth Night to the introduction of Christmas trees. Cost is $6 per person. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

19-20: Introduction to Wooden Boat Building. 9am-4:30pm. In this two-day hands on course, students explore the art of boat building from start to finish. Begin with the design and lofting of boats and move on to the setup, steam bending and different methods of creating the back bone of small boats. Course fee is $135. Must be 16 to participate. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Sat. 26: Horse Sense & Survival. 1:30pm.

Join Dr. Sue Stuska for a walking trip to find horses and watch their behavior.

Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes that can get wet and muddy are a must. Bring water, lunch/snacks, bug repellent, sunscreen, a sun hat, binoculars and camera. The only charge is the ferry fee. Participants who arrive on their own boats pay no fee. Details: 252-728-2250.

Crystal Coast Oyster Festival. 2-10pm.

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mayor’s notes I WOULD LIKE to take this opportunity to thank our community for the marvelous way they supported the EMS pancake breakfast for officers Duty and Odom. I had the privilege of working at the breakfast from 6:30-11:30am. It was so wonderful to see the outpouring of love and concern from our community. I am pleased to report that almost $14,000 was raised at the pancake breakfast. I would like to thank all the hard working volunteers who worked throughout the event. Emerald Isle is a caring community. I am so proud to be Mayor of Emerald Isle and events like this only prove that WE CARE! Let us continue to be in prayer for Officers Duty and Odom. The next pancake breakfast will be on Saturday, Nov. 26 at the EMS building from 7-11am. All proceeds from this breakfast will benefit the EMS. The annual Veterans Day Parade in Morehead City will be on Saturday, Nov. 5. The parade starts at 11am. Please join me in Morehead City for this wonderful day as we salute our Veterans.

We appreciate all of our veterans and this parade is a great way to salute them. I always enjoy riding in this parade and look forward to being a participant again this year.

Hats off to Fishin’ for a Cure. This nonprofit organization is based in Emerald Isle and their goal is to raise awareness of the importance of early detection as well as fighting to find a cure for women’s cancer. It was created in October 2013 as a small group of women who wanted to take their friend, recently

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diagnosed with breast cancer, fishing. Over Mayor Eddie Barber the past few years the group of supportive friends grew and grew. In its first year Fishin’ for a Cure raised over $21,000 to support local nonprofit organizations. In 2014, they established a Hope Fund. This money is earmarked specifically for cancer patients who may need assistance during their journey. In 2015 they raised over $57,000.

What an outstanding organization.

It is hard to believe that our annual Emerald Isle Christmas parade is just around the corner. Our parade this year will be held on Saturday, Nov. 26 beginning at 3pm. This has become a great way to begin the Christmas season. I would like to thank the Emerald Isle Business Association for their leadership in sponsoring the parade. A big thank you to Don Wells for serving as the chairperson of the parade. Immediately after the parade we will light our town Christmas tree and have light refreshments. Santa Claus will also be in attendance for photos with the children.

In closing, I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. We are so blessed and fortunate to call Emerald Isle home. To our residents, part time residents and visitors may you have a great and Happy Thanksgiving. Let us remember to give thanks for each and every blessing of life. I am so thankful to have the opportunity and privilege to serve as your mayor.

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Board of Commissioners to Consider Grocery Store Plans THE BOARD OF Commissioners will formally consider plans for a new grocery store in Emerald Isle at its Oct. 11 meeting. The approximately 31,000 sq. ft. new store is proposed for an approximately 6 acre tract of land on NC 58 between Emerald Landing Drive and Emerald Plantation Shopping Center.

The proposed site is zoned Business (and has been for many years), and a grocery store (along with many other commercial uses) is a permitted use by right. Under NC zoning law, if the applicant meets the town’s zoning requirements, the board of commissioners has limited discretion in its review of development plans. This is in stark contrast to a rezoning or special use permit request, which provide the board of commissioners with significant discretion.

Additionally, several questions have been raised regarding the perceived need/demand for a second grocery store in Emerald Isle. These are legitimate questions, however, it is not the town government’s place to answer those questions. The appropriate answer to those questions is dictated by the free market, and the town does not have a role in deciding which particular business initiative is needed or should be afforded the opportunity to compete with existing businesses.

The proposed plans include a request to formally close, re-designate, and improve a 510 linear ft. segment of Crew Drive on the proposed site. The developer is requesting these actions in order to achieve a site layout that minimizes impacts on the neighboring Emerald Landing neighborhood and to preserve habitat for nesting egrets along the adjacent canal.

It is important to note that the existing road would be replaced in the same location with an improved road, with new pavement, new curb & gutter, sidewalks, storm water features, and landscaping. The proposal includes adequate legal protections to insure that the improved road remains open for public use in perpetuity, and there is no ability for any private owner to restrict use of the roadway. The road would continue to function in the same manner as it has historically, and perhaps better. The town would not even consider any proposal that does not include perpetual public use of the road in the future.

The board of commissioners has significant discretion in reviewing the road request, and is thoughtfully considering the pros and cons associated with this request. The developer has indicated that he intends to construct the new grocery store at this location regardless of the town’s decision regarding Crew Drive, and an alternate plan has been provided that maintains the current condition of Crew Drive. For various regulatory reasons, the alternate plan would require the proposed new store to be located closer to the Emerald Landing neighborhood, with potentially undesirable features (loading docks, generators, trash facilities, rear access) located closer to existing homes, and would not preserve as much egret habitat. The developer prefers the original plan (graphic below) over the alternate plan, and thus has requested the formal closing, re-designation, and improvement of the 510 linear ft. segment of Crew Drive.

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Proposed Carteret County Sales Tax Increase Benefits Dredging Funds Carteret County is conducting a referendum on a proposed ¼ percent sales tax increase on Nov. 8.

The new sales tax would increase the total sales tax rate in Carteret County from 6 ¾ percent to 7 percent, and would result in an additional 25 cents of sales tax paid on a $100 purchase. If approved by the voters, proceeds from the new sales tax are expected to be more than $2.5 million annually.

It is anticipated that this additional funding will enable the county and the town to better address navigation dredging needs in the future, and also remove this funding burden from property taxpayers.

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receive funding from this revenue source, and that it may also be available to assist with other dredging needs in and around Emerald Isle.

The board of commissioners has formally endorsed the proposed ¼ percent sales tax, and encourages our residents and property owners to learn more about the proposal. Additional information is available at www.emeraldisle-nc. org/Memo-09-13-2016-Item14.

Make Sure Your Deck is Safe Inspection Program Continues The seven vacation rental management companies in Emerald Isle, with strong support from the town, continue their efforts to promote deck safety in Emerald Isle. We are now entering the second year of the mandatory deck inspections program initiated by the vacation rental management companies in October 2015.

Under this program, all single family and duplex vacation rental units managed by these 7 companies are required to be inspected at least once annually by EITHER a licensed North Carolina general contractor OR a licensed North Carolina professional engineer for identification of any safety/ structural concerns. Ideally, any necessary repairs will then be completed each offseason in preparation for the thousands of annual visitors to Emerald Isle each year. Failure to correct any deficiencies will result in suspension from the vacation rental program.

Angelfish Properties, Bluewater Real Estate, CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Emerald Isle Realty, Shorewood Real Estate, Spinnakers Reach Realty and Sun-Surf Realty all place the highest priority on our visitors’ safety, and the town encourages all vacation rental property owners to have their decks inspected and necessary repairs completed in a timely manner.

All seven of the vacation rental management companies and the town pride themselves on their family beach image and small-town atmosphere, and remain committed to providing the highest quality, safest beach vacation experience for our visitors. The companies and the town recognize the vital importance of deck safety for our visitors, and for our image as a premier vacation destination along the Atlantic Ocean. Thank you for your cooperation!

better educate our residents and property owners, and this information can be viewed at www.emeraldisle-nc.org/nies.

Comprehensive Plan/Land Use Plan Effort Continues The steering committee, town staff, and the town’s consultant continue their hard work on the update to the town’s Comprehensive Plan/Land Use Plan. Significant, helpful public input has been provided through several platforms, and the steering committee is now considering that input and working on draft policies for the future of Emerald Isle.

The draft plan is expected to be available in the coming weeks, and will then be presented for public review, planning board review, and ultimately for review and approval by the board of commissioners in early 2017. To learn more and follow the progress, please visit www.planei.org/.

EI Beach Music Festival T-Shirts Still Available Special T-shirts commemorating the return of the Emerald Isle Beach Music Festival are still available, and are on sale now for only $10 at the town administration building and the Emerald Isle Community Center. Stop by today to get your T-shirt, or contact town staff at 252-354-3424 or 252-3546350. Mark your calendars for next year’s event – Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017!

Emerald Isle Keychains and Christmas Ornaments On Sale Now The Emerald Isle Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K Race Committee is offering keychains and Christmas ornaments in the shape of the new Emerald Isle logo, and you can purchase yours for $7 each at the town administration building (limited quantities, while supplies last). All proceeds benefit the Sgt. Mark Odom Benefit Fund and the Officer Tom Duty Benefit Fund. Both officers were seriously injured in a boating accident in early September.

Water Tower Park Volunteers Needed Water Tower Park is located in front of Bogue Banks Water Corporation’s central water tank, and includes a collection of native plants.

Joyce Trafton, a dedicated Emerald Isle resident, leads efforts to maintain and improve the park. If you are interested in helping, please email or call Joyce at studioryukyu@hotmail.com or 252-622-0401. No experience is needed, and it’s a great chance for children to learn about gardening.

Osprey Ridge Storm Water Pump Station Contract Awarded The board of commissioners recently awarded a construction contract for a new storm water pump station to serve the Osprey Ridge neighborhood. The new pump station is expected to resolve nuisance flooding concerns in this area, and will discharge pumped storm water into the adjacent Emerald Isle Woods Park storm water facility. SunLand Builders, a local company, is expected to begin work in the coming weeks. The town hopes to complete the project by late 2016 or early 2017.

Visit Town Site to Learn More About Nies v. Emerald Isle Beach Case As reported earlier, the Nies v. Emerald Isle case has potentially significant ramifications for the public’s future use of the flat, sandy beach area (between the base of the dunes and the water) everywhere in North Carolina. The town has established a comprehensive website about this case to 26 ISLAND REVIEW

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The Town of Emerald Isle has nearly 6,900 subscribers to our email newsletter (sign up in the top right corner of www. emeraldisle-nc.org), more than 14,000 “likes” on Facebook (“Town of Emerald Isle, NC”), more than 2,600 Twitter followers ( @townemeraldisle ) and nearly 4,000 subscribers to the Emerald Isle App (download at the App Store or Google Play – search for “emerald isle nc”).

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DUCKS ON PARADE

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FOR THOSE THAT live along North Carolina’s Core Sound, duck hunting and duck decoys are almost an engrained fact of life. During one weekend out of the year, the ducks take over the diminutive Harkers Island for the Core Sound Decoy Festival and Waterfowl Weekend.

Now in its 29th year, the Core Sound Decoy Festival has become a tradition for generations of duck hunters, decoy carvers and collectors. This year’s festival, scheduled for Dec. 3-4 at Harkers Island Elementary School, will draw thousands to partake in the two-day event that highlights achievements in decoy carving and the esteemed collections of some of the Southeast’s most prominent collectors.

The Core Sound Decoy Carver’s Guild has hosted the festival since 1988 and current guild vice president Jerry Talton said the core of the festival has not changed through the years.

“There is a reason that festival is so successful and that is because we don’t change much from year to year,” Talton said. “We have people come through with their kids and say they remember doing the same things there when they were kids.”

Talton himself became interested in decoys around 2001 after buying a decoy for his brother for Christmas. Already a surfboard shaper, Talton surmised he could translate his skills to decoy carving.

“I started out looking at it pretty simple … and then it is almost inevitable once people get interested in it they will want to make decoys that look like actual ducks,” he said.

Now, having honed his decoy carving, Talton concentrates on crafting traditional Core Sound decoys.

“Traditional decoys were made in this area with the materials that were on hand,” he said. “Simple is the best way to describe them, they don’t have a lot of window dressing. They are simple but elegant.”

Talton will be one of the close to 100 exhibitors at the Core Sound Decoy Festival. The exhibitors will range from decoy carvers to decoy collectors, the later of which will take over the entire library of Harkers Island Elementary School.

“It is pretty crazy that you could walk into the library at Harkers Island Elementary School and look at probably $5 million worth of decoys sitting in one room,” Talton said. “And the people that own them are just standing there in a T-shirt, ready to shake your hand and talk decoys.”

That sentiment is reflective of the way the entire decoy community interacts, Talton said.

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up in North Carolina, that I would have people in New Jersey and New York that I would call my good friends just based on ducks alone. It has literally opened the country to me.”

In addition to the attractions for decoy carvers and collectors, Talton said there will also be plenty for children at the festival as well. Popular children’s activities include painting small decoys, playing with duck calls, participating in the archery range, and watching retriever demonstrations outside.

As if the decoys were not enough to bring the thousands of people to the festival, Talton said the food is another major draw.

Annual culinary staples include shrimp burgers, clam chowder, banana pudding, and more.

“I go to decoy shows all over the country and I can tell you myself we have he best food,” Talton said.

The food — and the ducks of course — are also a big part of Waterfowl Weekend at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island. Held the same weekend as the Core Sound Decoy Festival, Waterfowl Weekend begins with the opening evening preview party Friday, Dec. 2, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 4.

Pam Davis Morris, Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center collections manager, said there is a lot of excitement on Harkers Island that weekend with both festivals.

“There is a lot going on between ourselves and the Decoy Festival that weekend,” Morris said. “There is a lot of opportunity for people to have a good time, and to see a lot of different things.”

Visitors can taste a lot of different things as well, and Morris said Waterfowl Weekend is known for its scallop fritters, fried shrimp and sweet puppies — a unique dessert item to the area that consists of fried cinnamon, apple bites that resemble hush puppies.

While the Core Sound Decoy Festival focuses solely on decoy carvers and decoy collections, Waterfowl Weekend features an assortment of vendors and exhibitors that range from decoy collectors to artists, and craft and food vendors. Like the Decoy Festival, Waterfowl Weekend will also feature auctions and retriever demonstrations.

To facilitate movement between the two sites, Morris said a shuttle runs consistently all weekend to ferry people between Waterfowl Weekend and the Core Sound Decoy Festival.

For more information on Waterfowl Weekend and the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center, visit www.coresound.com, or call 252-728-1500.

For more information about the Core Sound Decoy Festival and the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild, visit www.decoyguild.com, or call 252-838-8818.

PRIME TIME FISHING ON THE CRYSTAL COAST

BY COLE DITTMER

ARE YOUR RUNNING shoes, kayaks and paddle boards ready for the 9th annual Kayak for the Warriors events? This major fundraiser for Hope for the Warriors, a program dedicated to helping provide a variety of services to military members and their families, is hosted annually by Pine Knoll Shores.

On Thursday, June 2, the Warrior reception and live auction will be held at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, with doors opening at 6pm and the auction beginning at 8. Light food and wine will be available and guests will have an opportunity to bid on some great items from local artists and businesses.

Check out donations on the event Facebook page to start tallying up your bids.

Entrance to the auction is $10 per person.

The fun really kicks off on Saturday, June 4 with onshore and water activities at McNeill and Garner parks. The day kicks off with the 5K and 10K bike rides at 8:30am. The rides begin and end at McNeill Park. Participants should arrive by 8am in order to register. The $15 registration fee includes lunch. Participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes in support of the Warriors and residents are encouraged to display the American flag. T-shirts are available to bike riders for $15. Those who raise more than $50 will receive a free T-shirt.

At Garner Park on Oakleaf Drive, the signature paddle board and kayak event begins at 10am. The 3.2-mile course traverses the regions canals and Bogue Sound. A $50 registration fee includes a T-shirt and lunch. The event will once again feature the Warrior Race, a race within the race that encourages participants to raise as much money as possible for Hope for the Warriors.

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cludes lunch. Participants can use any paddle-worthy vessel in order to compete. Fun racers who raise $50 or more in sponsors will be given a free T-shirt.

Sponsors, spectators and guests are invited to participate in the post-race activities, including a raffle, hot dog feast and awards ceremony from 11:30am1pm. The cost for lunch is $10 for spectators. While most of the action takes place at Garner Park there are great options for viewing the race at McNeill Park, Brock Basin and Ramsey Park.

For registration and further information on any of these events, log onto www.kayakforthewarriors.org.

On the site, guests can register electronically, donate, or just learn more about this worthwhile organization.

Registration forms can also be picked up at Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall.

Last year, this event raised $75,000 for Hope for the Warriors. Hope for the Warriors provides a variety of outreach programs to veterans and their families including aids necessary in the recovery process. In addition, it supports the Warrior House, which provides adaptive living quarters for wounded families until long-term arrangements can be made, Above and Beyond, a program designed to provide professional tools and guidance to move beyond recovery, an outreach program providing education and spouse scholarships, along with other resources.

S P O T L I G H T O N H E A LT H

Sleep Right: How to Ensure a More Restful Night’s Sleep ADEQUATE SLEEP IS an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. But as beneficial as a good night’s rest is, restful sleep is proving elusive for millions of people across the globe.

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 10 percent of adults in the United States have a chronic insomnia disorder. That translates to roughly 32 million people in the United States alone who struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep at least three times per week for at least three months.

Sufficient sleep boosts energy levels and makes it easier to focus and concentrate, while insomnia contributes to poor memory, disturbs mood and leads to daytime sleepiness. But insomnia is not just harmful to individuals. The AASM notes that researchers estimate that insomnia costs an estimated $63 billion in lost work performance each year in the US. Combating insomnia is no small task, but the following healthy sleep habits may help men and women overcome their bouts of insomnia and get more restful sleep.

■ Avoid too many beverages before bedtime. Drinking water or beverages that include caffeine or alcohol too close to bedtime can interrupt sleep or make it difficult to fall asleep. Too much water before going to bed may lead to nightly bathroom breaks that interrupt your sleep. Along those same lines, alcohol consumed too close to bedtime may make it easy to fall asleep fast, but you’re likely to wake up once the effects of the alcohol wear off, which can be very soon after your head hits the pillow. In addition, avoid caffeinated beverages in the late afternoon or evening, as caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and may compromise 30 ISLAND REVIEW

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your ability to fall asleep. Nicotine also serves as a stimulant, so smokers fighting insomnia should avoid tobacco products in the hours before they plan to go to bed.

■ Get out of bed if you can’t fall asleep. The AASM recommends getting out of bed if you haven’t fallen asleep within 20 minutes of lying down. The longer you lay in bed without falling asleep, the more likely you are to dwell on your sleeping problems. If you need to get out of bed, spend some quiet time reading a book in another room before returning to bed.

■ Dim the lights inside your home. Two to three hours before bedtime, dim the lights in your home. Dim lighting signals to your brain that it should begin making melatonin, a hormone that is closely associated with sleep.

■ Eliminate potentially distracting sounds. A poor sleep environment can contribute to insomnia, and distracting sounds can make it hard to fall asleep. Fix distractions such as leaky faucets and close bedroom windows if nearby traffic is compromising your ability to fall asleep at night. If necessary, use a white noise machine that blocks out distractions but contributes to a consistent sleep environment.

■ Use your bed only for sleep and sex. Resist the temptation to finish watching a movie, television show or ballgame in bed, using your bed only for sleep and sex. If you grow accustomed to working in bed or watching television in bed, you may have trouble falling asleep once you turn the lights off and close your eyes.

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Fitness The Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation offers a variety of fitness classes Fees: Members $1/ class, non-members $5/class (unless otherwise noted). Mon, Thu, Fri 8am- STEP; Mon & Wed 10:30am & 6:30pm-Small Group Strength Training ($10); Mon &Tues 5:30pm-TABATA; Tues.

8am- DANCE FUSION; Tues 9am and Fri 9:15am- BODY SCULPT; Wed 8am- ZUMBA®; Wed 5:30pm- POUND®; Sat 9am- ADULT GOJU-RYU/S.A.F.E.= Self-Defense, Awareness, Fitness & Empowerment ($5 non-members-$2 members)

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

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12 Carteret County Democratic Party, 2nd Saturday, 8am, Golden Corral, Morehead City, all Democrats invited to attend, 726-8276, carteretdemocrats.org.

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Friday, Nov. 11: Friday Free Flick. 7pm. Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Movie this month is “The Jungle Book.”

Tuesday, Nov. 15: PEP Program (Police Educating the Public) 10-11am The PEP program, or Police Educating the Public, is a series of one hour classes presented on the third Tuesday of every month in the town board meeting room to increase public awareness, as well as provide education and tips on how you can prevent yourself from becoming vulnerable to these issues. Topic: Personal Protection / Situational Awareness - Instructor Sgt. Ketchum Thursday, Nov. 17: Coffee with a Cop @ Stir It Up. 9-10am. Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation! No agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! Coffee with a Cop sessions take place on the fourth Thursday of each month at different locations in town.

Thursday, Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Holiday. Community Center is closed.

Saturday, Nov. 26: 13th Annual Emerald Isle Christmas Parade. 3pm. Runs along Hwy 58 and Emerald Drive. After the parade the official Christmas Tree Lighting at Merchant’s Park takes place. Enjoy free refreshments, as well as a holiday caroling sing-a-long as Santa Claus visits with the children.

Saturday, Dec. 3: 5th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. 8am-6pm. Held in the gymnasium featuring all handmade or hand-authenticated items from local artisans and crafters.

Friday, Dec. 9: Santa and a Movie. 6pm. Children of all ages join Santa for a Christmas story after enjoying milk and cookies and watching a short Christmas movie classic! Kids are encouraged to wear their most comfy Christmas pajamas. Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on during the movie. Event takes place at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation, 7500 Emerald Drive. Admission fee is one unwrapped gift per child. You MUST pre-register to attend. Only 75 spaces available and are expected to fill quickly!

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November’s celebrity creatures include sharks, octopus and jellies.

Toddler Time is free with admission or membership, and registration is not required. The program runs every week through March, except for Oct. 26, Nov. 23, Dec. 21 and 28.

The aquarium’s new, indoor play area, “Little Minnows,” is open! Located near the aquarium gift shop, there’s seating for adults and plenty of fun for little ones. Preschoolers can dress-up, play games and enjoy a reading nook. Free with admission or membership.

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For a full list of participating restaurants, visit the aquarium website.

Another Good Deal Aquarium admission is free for everybody on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11. No past or present military affiliation is required.

The aquarium is open 9am-5pm as usual with a full slate of programs. Visitors have two opportunities to return the favor with donations if they wish. Donations are not required for free admission.

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• Donate blood to the American Red Cross during a blood drive at the aquarium, 10am-3pm.

Holidays Ahead The aquarium is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Otherwise, the aquarium and the gift shop are open 9am-5pm throughout the holiday season – including New Year’s Day. Here are some happenings to consider when making your holiday plans for your family: • Whispered wishes among the fishes bring holiday magic to the aquarium’s Santa by the Sea on Dec. 10. Participants will purchase event tickets in addition to aquarium admission fee or membership. Event tickets will be sold from 10:30am4:30pm, on the day of event, and on-site only.

Tickets are required only for children participating in the event.

Adults are not required to pay event ticket, regular admission or membership gives them entry to observe event activities. If an adult would like to participate in the activities, an event ticket is required. Tickets include a take-home photo of each child

12 and under with Santa, plus crafts and other seasonal fun.

For an additional fee, hop on sleds and slide downhill in a snow-filled sledding area. The event ends at 5:30pm.

• Have you seen Santa scuba dive? Santa and his elves love to swim among the fishes in the Living Shipwreck exhibit during the holiday season. Look for them from Dec. 1024. Dive programs are free with admission or membership.

• If you have a youngster out of school on winter break, the aquarium’s holiday camps keep kids active and learning with outdoor activities, animal encounters, discovery labs and behind-the-scenes action. Dec. 28 is for kids in first and second grades; Dec. 29 for third and fourth grades and Dec. 30 for fifth and sixth grades. Camps run 8:30am2:30pm. Space is limited and advance registration is required; $40 per camper.

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Members receive free general admission to all three North Carolina Aquariums and Jennette’s Pier and the NC Zoo, along with discounts on aquarium programs, events and in the gift shop.

The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. Hours are 9am-5pm daily. For more information, see www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital DECIDING TO DONATE to charity involves careful consideration of causes that prospective donors feel connected to. For example, when families deal with an illness, very often the focus of their charitable efforts are raising awareness of a disease or helping to find a cure for that particular affliction. That is why some of the best known and most widespread charitable groups available deal with prolific diseases, such as cancer.

One philanthropic organization that has been quite influential and very well-known for more than 50 years is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Founded in 1962, St. Jude’s is located in Memphis, Tenn., and focuses on pediatric treatment and research into children’s catastrophic illnesses.

St. Jude would not be in existence if not for Danny Thomas. Thomas, whose real name was Amos Muzyad Yakhoob Kairouz, was an entertainer who was having trouble finding steady and profitable work. At the end of his rope and in great despair at not being able to provide for his family, Thomas, a Maronite Catholic, turned to prayer one night in a Detroit church. He prayed to St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of hopeless causes, that he would be able to earn enough income to take care of his family. In turn, Thomas put his last few dollars in the church donation bin. He vowed to St. Jude that if he became successful, he would build a shrine to the saint. The power of prayer worked, and Thomas soon began to find employment, eventually becoming one of the biggest stars of television, film and radio in his day.

Thomas used his fame to fulfill his vow to St. Jude Thaddeus and to change the lives of thousands of children and families. In the mid-1950s, he began investigating the possibilities of building a children’s hospital in the southern United

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Thomas worked diligently and with a group of Memphis business leaders. Worldwide fundraising initiatives also were implemented, with Thomas and his wife, Rose Marie, personally asking for support. Thomas also solicited other Americans of Arabic-speaking descent to help support the St. Jude effort. In turn, he and others formed the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC), which would be instrumental in raising funds to fuel the St. Jude dream. Today, ALSAC is the nation’s second largest health care charity and is supported by the generosity of nine million donors and the efforts of more than one million volunteers nationwide. Those volunteers come from all ethnic, religious and racial backgrounds, according to the 2014 Philanthropy 400 ranking from the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital opened its doors on Feb. 4, 1962. Since then, the hospital has recruited the world’s top doctors and has studied and introduced new and improved treatments for a variety of illnesses, including childhood cancers. The hospital helped improve the rate of survival of childhood cancer from 20 percent when Thomas first came up with the idea for the hospital to 80 percent today. In addition, children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or ALL, which was once a veritable death sentence, now have a 94 percent survival rate.

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The tradition of Christmas lights stretches back to early modern Germany when people used candles to decorate Christmas trees in Christian homes. Those candles were harbingers of what would come when electric lights replaced gas and other open flame illuminating devices that were commonplace prior to the 20th century.

Thomas Edison, the inventor of the first successful practical light bulb, also created the first strand of electric lights that would be used in holiday decorating. By 1880, Edison had standard incandescent light bulbs well sorted out and desired a way to better advertise his invention, so he decided to make the most of the holiday season and put his light bulbs on display. According to an article in American Heritage magazine, Edison strung incandescent bulbs all around the compound of his Menlo Park, NJ, laboratory. He constructed an 8-mile underground wiring system in order to power this grand light display. Because the laboratory was situated along the railroad that passed between Manhattan and Philadelphia, thousands of people were able to see the display.

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November Sat. 19: Jumble Sale. 9am-4pm. There’s no admission to visit this annual Beaufort Historical Association event featuring a collection of area artisans. Look for handmade crafts, art, antiques, pre-loved treasures, jewelry and more as the historic site turns into a virtual community marketplace. Details: 252-728-5225.

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Sat. 26: Emerald Isle Christmas Parade. 3pm. Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Business Association and the town of Emerald Isle.

Guests are asked to join the town following the parade for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Merchant’s Park. Enjoy free refreshments and a holiday sing-a-long.

December 1, 3-4: Craven Community Chorus Concert. The chorus presents its annual Christmas concert at Orringer Auditorium on the campus of Craven Community College. Show starts at 7pm on Thursday and at 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Fullers Music, Banks of the Arts, Kitchen on Trent and Harris Teeter, all of New Bern. Details: 252-670-0230.

2-4, 9-11, 16-17: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. The RiverTowne Players in New Bern bring this holiday classic to the stage. Full of dancing, laughs and some wonderful music. Tickets are $16 in advance, $19 at the door and $10 for students. Details: 252633-3318 2-4: Christmas Train Show. The Carteret County Model Railroad Buffs and the Town of Beaufort organize this annual holiday show at the Beaufort Old Train Depot. Runs from 4-8pm on Friday; 9am-6pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. Admission is free. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 252-728-2259.

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Morehead City Tree Lighting. 5-6pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus welcome friends at Katherine Davis Park prior to the annual Morehead City Christmas tree lighting at 6pm. Enjoy carols and hot chocolate. Details: 252-808-0440 or www.downtownmoreheadcity.com.

Atlantic Beach Christmas Parade. 6pm. Participants in Atlantic Beach light up the night with this evening holiday parade. Cars, boats and floats decked out in holiday lights wind their way from the Dunes Club to the Circle.

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Sat. 3: Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. 8am-6pm.

Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation host its annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair in the gymnasium. The fair features all handmade or handauthenticated items from local artisans and crafters. Interested vendors should register soon as space is limited. Details: 252-354-6350 or scutillo@ emeraldisle-nc.org.

Morehead City/Beaufort Flotilla. 5:30pm. The boat parade begins in Morehead City and arrives in Beaufort about 6:15pm.

Awards follow in the NC Maritime Museum’s watercraft center.

Details: 252-728-7318 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.org.

Pine Knoll Shores Flotilla. Guests will line the shores of the ICW at dusk to enjoy vessels decked out in their holiday lights.

Breakfast with Santa. 8:30am-11:30am. Floyd’s 1921 and the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association host Santa and friends during three seating times. Cost is $12, adults; $8, children. Reservations are required. Details: 252-727-1921.

Chowder & Cheer Crawl. 1-5pm. Downtown Morehead City businesses open their doors for this special event. In addition to chowder, guests can expect live demonstrations by artists, musical performances and more. Tickets are $20. Details: 252808-0440 or www.downtownmoreheadcity.com.

Santa & Mrs. Claus. 4:30pm. The most popular folks of the season visit with guests at Jaycee Park, Morehead City, thanks to the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association.

Beaufort Christmas Parade. 11am. Jolly old St. Nick leads the way down Front Street as Beaufort rings in the holiday season.

A Christmas Story Tea Event. 11am and 2:30pm. Everyone is invited for a little nostalgia and fun at the Infusion Café in Morehead City. Enjoy laughable stories set in the 1930s with two courses of themed teas and nibbles, all served up by costumed staff. Reservations required. Details: 252-240-2800.

Fri. 9: Santa and a Movie. 6pm. Children of all ages are welcome to join Santa at the Emerald Isle Recreation Center for a story and a short Christmas classic. Kids are encouraged to come in their pajamas and may bring a blanket to cozy up with. Admission is one unwrapped gift per child. Preregistration is required.

Details: 252-354-6350.

9-11: Gingerbread House Festival. In its fourth year, this event at

3, 9: Elf in the Woods. 10am-Noon and 4-6pm. Enjoy a reading

the Crystal Coast Civic Center raises funds for the Crystal Coast Hospice House and includes a gingerbread house competition in three categories, including age 8 and under. All skill levels are welcome. Not a baker? Swing by from 11am-5pm each day to view the tempting treats. Details: 252-808-2244, www.cchhnc.org.

of “Elf on the Shelf” at the Swansboro Recreation Center then take an adventure walk in the woods to see what the local elf

10 & 17: Candlelight at Tryon Palace. 4:30-9:30. Slip back in time

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and visit the ghosts of Christmas past with Tryon Palace’s extravagant holiday celebration. Vignettes introduce holiday celebrations as pivotal points in history while live circus acts perform under a tent.

The evening ends with black powder fireworks on the lawn. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children. Details: www.tryonpalace.org.

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Sat. 10: Beaufort Holiday ArtWalk. 1-5pm. Enjoy a festive day in historic Beaufort, celebrating the season with a variety of receptions and open houses at a variety of downtown locations. Regional artists will be showcased. Maps are available at participating locations at the Beaufort Historic Site. Details: 252-728-5225 or www. beauforthistoricsite.org.

Historic Beaufort Candlelight Homes Tour. 5-8pm. Tour private homes in Beaufort and ride on the double-decker bus with carolers from local churches. Homeowners open their doors so the public can delight in their festive décor. Details: 252-728-5225.

Morehead City Christmas Parade. 11am. The sights and sounds of the holidays parade down Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City.

Santa by the Sea. 10:30am-4:30pm. Kids can share their wishes among the fishes and get a snapshot with Santa at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Make crafts, mix reindeer food, enjoy reading time with Mrs. Claus, snap photos with costumed characters and more. Outside, Santa will provide a bit of North Pole weather with a snow-filled sledding area (sleds included). Tickets required. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Tue. 13: NC Symphony – Holiday Pops. 7pm. A North Carolina tradition, the symphony’s holiday show brings all the joy and excitement of the season straight to the Riverfront Convention Center in New Bern. Enjoy yuletide favorites, orchestral masterworks, the everpopular Christmas carol singalong and more. Cost is $47. Details: 877-627-6724 or www.ncsymphony.org.

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Wed. 14: Merry Time for Tots. 10-11am. Children and their caregivers are invited to join the NC Maritime Museum to learn about sharks, starting with their teeth and ending with their tails. Ages 2-5, free. Details: 252-728-7318 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.org.

Sat. 17: PKS Christmas Parade. 11am. Decorate your bike or golf cart, get a group to sing carols or play music, or make your own float. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the parade starting at Garner Park in Pine Knoll Shores.

SantaFest. Celebrate the holidays and the joys of the season with Swansboro Parks and Recreation. Loads of activities for children, adults and families come together for this special one-day event, including a children’s candy hunt, gingerbread house building, Santa’s Workshop and a Riverview Reindeer Run 5K. Details: 910326-2600.

Tue. 20: The Embers Christmas Show. 7:30pm. The legendary beach music group share new arrangements of all the classic holiday songs at Carteret Community Theatre. Tickets are $25. Details: www.carteretcommunitytheatre.com.

28-30: Holiday Camp. The NC Aquarium is offering one-day holiday camp programs for grades 2-5. Camp runs from 8:30am-2:30pm with different age groups per day. Cost is $40 per camper. Advance registration and deposit are required. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

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Holiday Travel Tips THE HOLIDAY SEASON is rife with tradition, and traveling to visit family and friends is a tradition shared by many around the country. Holiday travel can be hectic, as millions of people take to the airways, highways and railroads in the days before and after Christmas.

But travelers whose patience is annually tried by airport security checkpoints and holiday traffic jams can employ several strategies to make holiday travel more palatable.

Let apps do your legwork. Technology has made life easier in many ways, and smartphone apps can even help travelers make holiday travel less stressful. A free app such as FlightView provides smartphone and tablet users with real-time flight information and even provides travelers with flight status alerts.

Travelers or men and women trusted with picking up family and friends at the airport can check gate assignments, delays and cancellations and even follow the flight’s progress while it’s in the air.

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Switch up your travel schedule. If possible, take an extra day or two off during the holidays so you aren’t forced to travel on the busiest travel days, which tend to be the days that immediately precede and follow the major holidays. If you must travel on busy holidays, hit the road or the friendly skies as early as possible. Book an early morning flight so you beat the crowds at security checkpoints or begin your drive an hour or so before sunrise when many of your fellow travelers are still asleep.

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CHRISTMAS TREES ARE symbols of the holiday season and the spirit of giving that the season champions. Choosing and decorating a Christmas tree is an important tradition for many families, and depending on the trees they choose, families may have some work to do to keep their trees glowing all season long.

Artificial Christmas trees require little, if any, maintenance. But live Christmas trees, which some people feel are more authentic and welcoming than their artificial counterparts, require daily maintenance. In addition to supplying the tree with water at least once per day, live Christmas tree owners can take these steps to prolong the life of their trees.

■ Protect the tree on the way home. Your tree might be vulnerable to damage as you transport it from the farm to your living room. Unwrapped trees placed atop vehicles can be dried out by the wind. Prevent wind damage by wrapping the tree if you plan to place it atop your vehicle. If possible, lay the tree in the bed of a pickup truck and close the cover over the bed. If you don’t have access to a pickup truck but can use a minivan or SUV to transport your tree, see if the tree fits inside your vehicle. If it doesn’t, wrap it tightly in a blanket or another form of cover, making sure the cover won’t blow off in the wind when you hit the open road.

■ Have the tree cut before you take it off the lot.

If you typically purchase your tree from a florist or tree lot instead of a tree farm, then remember to ask the seller to recut the stem of the tree before you take it home. Tree farm trees are freshly cut, but trees sold away from the farm might have been chopped down weeks before they are ultimately sold.

During the interval between being cut down and sold, trees’ vascular systems can clog and prevent the tree from getting the water it needs to survive the season. A fresh cut of the stem unclogs the system and ensures the tree will be able to consume water.

■ Avoid placing the tree near heaters or drafty windows. Many people know that placing a live tree near a potentially hot heating vent poses a fire hazard. But doing so also can dry out the tree, decreasing the chances it will make it through the season. Placing the tree near drafty windows also can dry out the tree, so try to find a spot in your home with a consistent temperature.

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Faith, Hope and a Charitable Response IN A TIME when it seems the only one we have time for is ourselves there appears a glimmer of hope, inspired by faith and charitable neighbors. Please allow me to elaborate. Many local readers are familiar with an Ecumenical Outreach Service called The Hem of His Garment located in Swansboro. The fourth Monday of each month the Hem, as it is affectionately referred, coordinates a food bank which helps the growing masses in our area with much needed daily necessities and food. The heart of the food bank is its volunteers, recipients and generous food donations from around the area. Many of the volunteers also qualify for the food. It has been an honor to be among those volunteers during the past six years representing the Knights of Columbus, St. Mildred Catholic Church.

Each month brings a feeling of fulfillment, joy and sadness as I look into the hopeful eyes of those in great need reminding me, “There but for the grace of God go I.” During my experience I’ve noticed a glaring difference between those who visit the store; one group are those of us blessed with the financial wherewithal to purchase any item inside; the other group shows up at the food bank when the store is closed. This second group challenges mankind’s treatment, sensitivity and charity toward one another. Among them are those we often turn a blind eye to perhaps in fear we too may one day be among them.

This story I’m sharing is about an appeal and call to service beyond ourselves highlighting a very special recipient and a charitable community I’m blessed to call home.

On Monday, May 23, I arrived at the food bank around 10:30am awaiting the large, yet often unfilled, food truck to arrive so volunteers can unload, count inventory, unpack numerous pallets and get our assembly line ready. Recipients numbering anywhere between 150-275 arrive as early as 4-5am to get a good spot in line, as at times items simply run out.

On this particular Monday, I noticed a 30 something young woman (she looks in her early 20s at best) sitting in a chair at one of the sign-in tables. Her name is Jennie and she’s transported there each month by her soon-to-be mother-in-law, both of whom qualify as recipients of the food bank. What you first notice about Jennie is how beautiful she is on the outside coupled with her pleasant personality, contagious smile and faith in what God has blessed her with that day.

I asked Jennie how things were going and she beamed a smile saying, “Well, we finally got moved.” I inquired asked where she had moved, listening to her describe a single-wide rental trailer in the Swansboro area. She told me the few things she and her fiancée had done to the place and said, “It’s not much but we’re making it home.” Her fiancée is a struggling electrician and attempting to get licensed in the profession.

I knelt down by Jennie’s chair and asked, “What else do you need?”

She dropped her head as if a bit ashamed or embarrassed and I prodded her to tell me how I could help. What people don‘t immediately notice about Jennie is that she has struggled her entire life with cerebral palsy and inoperable spinal scoliosis which could risk permanent disability. She explained her monthly finances and the “hit and miss” electrical jobs of her fiancée. Her fiancée’s boss lends him the company truck, she said, so he can obtain groceries for them. In short, my friend Jennie needed help.

The food bank commenced and concluded as usual, serving about 175 people, many of which considered themselves richly blessed by the volunteer efforts. Throughout the entire day Jennie’s plight never left my mind. I discussed the situation with my wife, Cherie, later that day and decided to make an appeal to my community of Lands End. That said, an email to the neighborhood was distributed listing the many household items, area rugs, tables, bedroom/living room furniture, etc.

Jennie needs. An appeal to the Emerald Isle Baptist Church was also included. I would be remiss in not mentioning the church as they provide tremendous volunteer service to the food bank. Even Pastor Freddie (Braswell) and Emerald Isle Mayor, Eddie Barber has made food bank appearances as volunteers.

While sitting on the beach during the week leading up to Memorial weekend, something wonderful happened. A neighbor came over to me and said she read my email and was prepared to donate a leather sofa, love seat and other items Jennie might need. Within a few hours I had received numerous phone calls from residents, some I did not know well or at all. Each wanted to donate items listed in the email and/or cash to assist Jennie.

The cash would be used so Jennie could visit the Emerald Isle Baptist Church Yard Sale held at the end of May. After leaving the beach I returned home to find an envelope in my mailbox with a large sum of cash in it from an anonymous donor. Emails rolled in with donations of necessities and more financial assistance. I was amazed at the response of my Lands End community but not the least bit surprised. I was proud my neighbors took time from their busy Memorial holiday planning to reach out and assist Jennie – someone they have never met!

In closing, I have spoken to Jennie several times since my email and each time she is in tears not knowing how to repay such outpouring. My answer is simple, “Jennie, your faith, hope and a few charitable hearts made this happen.”

By Danny Shell

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IN SEPTEMBER, PACKING activities for BackPack Friends resumed for the school year and the Otway Burns Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution were at the food storage locker to lend a hand.

BackPack Friends, a national program sponsored locally by Cape Carteret Baptist Church, provides nutritional meals and snacks to children who may need a little extra over the weekend.

By supplying these bags, the goal is to assist in meeting the nutritional, mental and overall wellbeing needs of the children. Over their six years of operation, the number of children in need has grown. The local BackPack Friends deliver more than 250 backpacks of food to children in schools throughout Carteret, Onslow and Jones counties each week. Each backpack is packed by caring volunteers with donated food supplies.

The Otway Burns Chapter has a representative at the food storage locker every Thursday to help pack the backpacks. As the season started, chapter Regent Linda Phelps had a special delivery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a check from the chapter for $200. In the past, the Daughters have donated money, food items, home-baked

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Mayor Stewart Pickett

A Busy Season for Indian Beach NOVEMBER CAUSES US to reflect on the many wonderful things we have in our town. The beautiful beach and sound that surrounds us, the people who live and visit here and the freedoms and rights we have because of the veterans who fought for us. Let us be thankful for all of the good things in our lives.

Indian Beach has been extremely busy. New properties and homes are being developed in our town and there is interest in the development of other properties. We also recently had an annexation of the Ocean Oaks Mobile Home Park.

The board of commissioners recently adopted our Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. This plan will help give guidance to commissioners as we pursue sidewalks and multi-use paths throughout the town. It will also assist us in obtaining possible funding in the future.

The board believes sidewalks and multi-use paths are a vital part of a healthy lifestyle for its citizens and allows everyone to enjoy the beautiful outdoors of the island while providing another mode of transportation to our beautiful beach.

The board of commissioners has been considering the possibility of creating an ordinance to prohibit leaving items on the beach overnight. When items are left on the beach, it creates hazards for individuals, as well as various wildlife such as turtles and sea birds.

This ordinance may also include any large holes being dug in the sand. We ask in the meantime that you be mindful of leaving items

on the beach and digging large holes.

Thanks to donations from individuals and businesses in town and from the Salter Path community, we have placed rescue cans along the beach strand for increased water safety. Signs will be placed at our beach accesses recognizing those that have donated. Please contact the fire department if you have any questions about these important safety devices or if you would like to donate.

The fire department also has the Jack Goldstein Scholarship Program, an internship program as a firefighter. It allows interns to learn the intricacies of the fire service, as well as give them direct hands on experience. There is also an opportunity to intern for those interested in pursuing a career in the fire service while they are in the fire academy. Contact the fire department if you have any questions.

Our police department has been selling a number of beach permits. Fishing has been great and we hope it will continue to get better. If you are interested in purchasing a beach permit, please contact the police department.

We are currently designing a new website. Please let us know if you have any ideas to make it more functional.

Please like and follow our Facebook pages for the Town of Indian Beach, Indian Beach Police Department, and Indian Beach/Salter Path Fire Department. If you have any questions or concerns within the town, feel free to contact town hall at 252-247-3344.

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ATLANTIC BEACH

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Showing Support for our First Responders BEING MAYOR OF a town like Atlantic Beach is a pretty good gig. As a resort destination, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fortunate to have a strong tax base and a low crime rate that comes with living in a beach community like ours. But, despite living on an island, we do not operate in a vacuum.

The issues facing police departments nationwide affect all communities and all police departments. Shortly after the killings of police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge, I asked one of our Atlantic Beach police officers how he was holding up. This officer, who has worked in a department in large city, shook his head in near disbelief and said something along the lines of, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been able to pay for my own lunch all week.â&#x20AC;?

He said citizens had been expressing their support and often insisting on buying them lunch when they were in local restaurants. Later, as I was driving down Highway 58, I noticed the sign at the Island Inn near town hall with a message of support for the Atlantic Beach Police Department.

You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be a fire fighter or a police officer to understand the risk these first responders take on. But, when a first responder falls in the line of duty, the impact on fellow police officers or fire fighters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no matter how far away they are from the tragedy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is much more profound than on those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take on that risk every day.

I knew something good was in the works when I was copied

on an email from Pace Winstead, an Atlantic Beach homeowner, asking for the names of all of our police officers. Knowing Pace, I had a feeling that a gesture of heartfelt appreciation was forthcoming and she delivered in a very cool way.

Each of our police officers received a customized Yeti brand mug along with a letter that read: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cups for Cops: No words will ever be able to express our gratitude and the respect we hold for you and your service to our community. You put your life on the line daily for our community and for that ultimate bravery, you are our hero. We wish you the warmth of coffee when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out in the cold of winter protecting us and a cool, refreshing drink when the summer is baking everyone.â&#x20AC;? The letter was signed by Pace and her husband Ben along with Jim & Katherine Baily, Worth & Angela Baker, Mike & Sallie Burton, Neil & Cynthia Chamblee, Phillip & Judy French, Rich & Cheryl Johnson, Marvin & Pat Rouse and Paul & Tiffany Woodard.

This gesture was then repeated by gifts of Yeti cups to all of our fire fighters along with a note thanking them for their heroism.

As I wrote at the beginning of this post, being mayor of Atlantic Beach is a pretty good gig. I get to work with amazing teams in all of our departments. And, I get to work for citizens who value the contributions our first responders and other town employees make to our community. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get much better than that.

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S P O T L I G H T O N H E A LT H

Advantages of Physical Therapy to Relieve Pain CHRONIC PAIN AFFECTS people all around the world, greatly impacting sufferersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; quality of life. According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, recent reports have indicated more than 1.5 billion people worldwide experience chronic pain. Common complaints include lower back pain, headache, neck pain, or neurogenic pain, which is pain resulting from damage to peripheral nerves.

Pain can impact people in many ways, as some people can tolerate discomfort better than others. Chronic pain may result in missed time at work, depression, anger and an inability to live a full life. According to a recent Institute of Medicine Report: Relieving Pain in America: A Blueprint for Transforming Prevention, Care, Education, and Research, pain is a significant public health problem that costs society at least $560 to $635 billion annually.

To cope with pain, many people rely on over-the-counter and prescription medications. This reliance on drugs has helped to fuel pain medication addictions that can lead to other drug abuse. The National Institute on Drug Abuse says research now suggests that abuse of opioid pain medications may actually open the door to heroin use. Some individuals report switching to heroin because it is cheaper and easier to obtain than prescription opioids. A safer and sometimes more effective method of pain relief, physical therapy can help a person get back on track and feel much better in the process.

The American Physical Therapy Association says while surgery and prescription drugs can be the best course of treatment for certain diagnoses, there is increasing evidence that conservative treatments like physical therapy can be equally effective and cheaper treatment plans for many conditions.

Physical therapy can be as effective as surgery for meniscal tears and knee osteoarthritis, rotator cuff tears and spinal stenosis, among other conditions.

When a patient is prescribed physical therapy, a therapist will develop a treatment plan that addresses the specific needs of the patient. This is essentially a collaboration between patient and physical therapist. Therapists are experts in improving mobility and motion and have studied extensively to that end. Because weakness or stiffness may be contributing to pain, therapists try to address the source of the pain and relieve the pain itself. Physical therapy may include exercises that stretch the body and improve flexibility. Strengthening exercises will help work on core muscles as well as other parts of the body to prevent injury down the road. Therapy may target specific areas of pain. Because of their expertise, therapists may be able to assess posture, gait and other attributes that may be contributing to injury and make suggestions to reduce recurrence.

In addition to the therapies mentioned, a combination of massage and other work may be included in a physical therapy plan. This may include TENS and ultrasound. According to WebMD, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, or TENS, uses a device to send a low-voltage electric current to the skin over the area where you have pain. Ultrasound sends sound waves to the places you have pain. Both of these options may help to block pain messages to the brain and offer relief.

Chronic pain can be debilitating. However, physical therapy is often an effective way to combat chronic pain and help individuals find relief and return to living full lives.

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property watch ATLANTIC BEACH Judy Cranford to EJB Holdings, LLC, 107 Terminal Blvd., $107,500.

Brenda Taylor and Willie Summerlin, Jr. to Kaye and Richard Shearin, 112 Beachwood Drive, $110,000.

Sonja and Owen McPherson, Jr., Carol McPherson and Jason and Theresa McPherson to James and Veanne Fuerhoff, 2008 Fort Macon Road #11, $130,000.

Donna Wade and Lance Adelsman to Cory Holdings, LLC, 125 Terminal Blvd., $139,000.

Janie and Leland Vann to Henry and Sima Sharifian, 2008 Fort Macon Road #1, $144,000.

Johnna and Delmas Cumbee, Jr. to William and Kristy Coughlin, 2008 Fort Macon Road #2, $152,000.

Douglas Smith to David and Mary Stephens, 2008 Fort Macon Road #11, $189,000.

Lew Starling to Daniel and Laurie Gould, Katrin Haege and Marion Haege, 2308 Fort Macon Road #204, $198,000.

Marion and Denise King, Ernest King, Jr. and Joy Pierpont to Lisa and Harold Hudson, Jr., 2402 Fort Macon Road #309, $208,000.

Gloria Richley to Gary and Pamela Oakley, 9201 Coast Guard Road #102, $240,000.

Robert Jenkins and Jill Jordan to Charles and Dona Malesic, 116 Bogue Blvd., $445,000.

Edward and Emma House to Rachel Cooper, 701 Courtyard East, $133,000.

William and Michelle Warren to Blue Treasure, LLC, 525 Front St., $800,000.

Glennon-McRae, LLC to Yon and Young No, 107 Shore Drive, $550,000.

Joyce and Troy Pate, Jr. to Diane and Troy Pate, III, 100 Anglers Way, $150,000.

CAPE CARTERET

Martha and John Peterson, III to Adam and Jennifer Gottsegen, 303 Terminal Blvd., $599,000.

Kirk and Deborah Rupp and Lori Cook to Charles and Susan Allen, 189 River Drive, $154,000.

Donna and Charles Harris, Jr. to Robert Dorsey, 302 Asbury Ave Extension, $600,000.

Candace Swain to Michael Woodhall, 123 Palmetto Place, $155,000.

Pridgen Family, LC to Falls Lake Ventures, LLC, 1013 Fort Macon Road #81, $850,000.

Jasper and Stephanie Tran to Alexia Chianis, 402 Tradd St., $175,000.

Annette and A. Thomas Joyner to David and Susan Kraus, 114 Club Colony Drive, $979,000.

CMH Homes, Inc. to Paul and Barbara Heffelfinger, 592 Russells Creek Road, $178,500.

Mielmu, LLC to John and Sallie Glover, 411 Ocean Ridge Drive, $1,500,000.

Dennis and Nancy Duffy to Brian and Mary Feldhouse, 2227 Lennoxville Road, $198,000.

BEAUFORT

JC Jackson Builders, LLC to Laura and John Simmons, Jr., 811 Sea Chaser Court, $219,000.

Carolyn Payne to Evan and Heidi Pallesen, 130 Windy Point Road, $15,000.

Nancy Cook and Robert Cook, III to Eric and Fawn Scott, 323 McDaniel Drive, $65,000.

Jeremy and Heather Guthrie to David Thomas, 364 Gillikin Road, $80,000.

Harold and Sandra Williams to Robert and Dawn Birmingham, 181 Sunset Point Road, $85,000.

Margaret and Michael Heath to Thomas Owens, 205 Vine St., $100,000.

Debra and Phillip Kaylor and Jan and James Garber, Jr. to Beesonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakwater, LLC, 1400 Fort Macon Road #419, $275,000.

Richard and Joyce Collette to Stacy Smith and Tracy Taylor, 133 Intracoastal Drive, $115,000.

Edward and Wanda Styron to John Wilson, II, 113 Atlantic Beach Cswy, $307,000.

Patricia and Lester McKeel, Terri Vincent and Harriet Willis to Clifton Nelson, Jr., 100 Plantation Circle, $120,000.

Robert and Paula Brannen to Lynda and Jimmie Whitford, Jr., 111 Island Quay Drive, $385,000.

Russell and Judith Robertson to Maurice and Mary Anne Byan, 203 Courtyard East, $125,000.

BB&T to Palco Investments, LLC, 1104 Ocean Ridge Road, $400,000.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA to Gregory McGuire, 110 Anglers Way, $130,000.

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Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Register of Deeds office during September 2016.*

Jane Harvey to David Sharpe, 107 Sunshine Court, $235,000.

David Langdon to Donald and Kay Dean, 357 Steward Drive, $250,000.

Howard and Deborrah Moore to John and Diane Hartill, 126 & 130 Bobwhite Circle, $65,000.

Charles and Deborah Foss to Charles and Cynthia Umstead, 115 Bayshore Drive, $150,000.

DHR Investments, LLC to William and Kathleen Parrish, 301 Lejeune Road, $150,000.

Carol and Edward Green to Anna and Joseph Marham, 106 Loma Linda Court, $214,500.

Alvin and Carolyn Cockrell to Nancy and Thomas Peck, Jr., 214 Neptune Court, $238,000.

David and Beverly Oakley to Dennis and Cynthia Mitchell, 538 Deer Creek Drive, $347,000.

US Bank National Association to Amber Raynor and Steven Swedberg, 117 Cape Point Blvd., $650,000.

CEDAR POINT Marsh Harbour Partners, Inc. to Jerri Builders, 109 Abaco Drive East, $41,500.

Larry and Myrtleann Westphal to Scott Randell and Barbara Buckley, 111 MacGregor Drive, $257,500.

Dorothy Parent to Ronald and Peggy Thompson, 124 & 126 Star Fish Lane, $109,500.

JC Jackson Builders, LLC to Adam and Kristin Reid, 802 Sea Chaser Court, $258,000.

Chares and Patricia Carter to William and Sherry Hilsinger, 270 White Oak St., $170,000.

Dawson & Hines, LLC to Susan Durant, 126 Ann St., $282,500.

Christopher Potts and Kimberely Sydes to Jonathan and Mandi Morton, 650 Cedar Point Blvd. #A-37, $224,000.

Raymond and Laraine Jason to Jennifer and Ralph Cumberland, Jr., 147 Cummins Creek Road, $285,000.

Jane and Junius Corbett, Jr. and Kelly and Joseph Walker, Jr. to Hernando Florentin,265 Creek Road, $290,000.

Warren Realty, LLC to Blue Treasure, LLC, 113 Queen St., $325,000.

Cindy and Valentin Chapa, III to Cynthia and Tommie Thomas, Jr., 300 Marsh Island Drive, $282,000.

US Bank National Association to Robert Cook, 138 Cedar Point Blvd., $450,000.

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DAVIS Julian and Virginia Gilgo to Thomas and Deborah Fletcher, 910 Hwy 70, $63,000.

EMERALD ISLE Daphne Rhodes to Linda Shingleton, Inc., 311 Jones Drive, $90,000.

Thomas Leidell and Daniel Leidell to Elizabeth and Adam Padgett, 301 Channel Drive, $115,000.

Joseph and Ellen Kelly to Eric and Erin Carlson and Paul and Pamela Carlson, 2801 Pier Pointe Drive, $270,000.

Curt and Vickie Lorimer to Robert and Sue Newton, 10300 Coast Guard Road #205, $280,000.

William and Barbara Lemieux to Justin and Marie Watkins, 109 Purdie Drive, $300,000.

Tracey and Daren Yoder to Jessie and Dan Danley, 1108 Emerald Drive, $131,500.

Gerald and Elaine Francis to Wilbur Goff, Jr. and Dennis Williams, 8622 Sound Drive #A2, $325,000.

Dorothy Henry to Howard Burkett and Lisa Woodley, 343 Cedar St., $133,000.

Thomas and Denise Duggan to Jeremy and Katrina Taulman, 7315 Archers Creek Drive, $387,000.

O.P. and Ann Shepard to Linda and Henry Robbins, Jr., 316 Fairview Drive, $135,000.

East Carolina University Medical & Health Sciences Foundation, Inc. to David and Peggy Slater, 105 Melanine St., $140,000.

Philip Futral to Rodney Green, 2314 Ocean Drive, $181,000.

William and Patricia Campbell to Paul and Cynthia Amos, 9909 Thistleroy Lane, $200,000.

Betty Creech to Jonathan and Stephanie Rutherford, 3104 Queens Court, $215,000.

Kathleen Bouquet to Janet Dunnevant, 9100 Reed Drive #203, $220,000.

Claire and Greg Sussek, Philip and Diane Whited and Kay and Joseph Scharnow to Thomas Clavin, 444 Emerald Circle, $228,000.

Linda Hughes to Jack and Ora Allen, 5303 Emerald Drive, $235,000.

Sharon and Richard Watling, Jr. to Gary and Sandra Massey, 10207 Corree Cove Drive, $240,000.

Santos and Rosario Ocampo, Joel Ocampo and Edwin and Rosamaria Ocampo to David and Sharon Churchill, 8404 Canal Drive, $260,000.

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Janet Rumsey to Randolph and Gwyn Kohr, 122 Doe Drive, $407,000.

Billy and Sharon Alford to Mona Hanes, 110 Loblolly St., $425,000.

Elton and Carol Davis to David and Amy Berger, 8906 Dune Ridge Court, $475,000.

Peter and Mary Wachter to Mary Elesha, 6614 Marsh Cove Road, $535,000.

Dotdog, LLC to John and Lorion Vitale, 2212 Emerald Drive, $550,000.

Sea Properties, LLC to Kenneth Greg and Judith O’Neill, 8402 Sound Drive, $550,000.

Gregory and Diane Nies to Michael and Lisa Oplinger, 9909 Shipwreck Lane, $1,300,000.

GLOUCESTER Elizabeth Barron to John Friedel, 148 Down Home Road, $185,000.

INDIAN BEACH Edward Howe to Linwood Kearney, 1505 Salter Path Road #233, $215,000.

Steven and Cynthia Elderkin to David and Sandra Lehman, 1700 Salter Path Road #302, $270,000.

David and Diana Kuhlber to Heidi and Arthur McMillan, Jr., 1701 Salter Path Road #302, $383,000.

Ocean Bluff at Indian Beach, LLC to William and Erica Jackson, 131 Ocean Bluff Drive, $582,000.

MOREHEAD CITY William and Michelle Haynes to S&P Land Ventures, LLC, 1716 Olde Farm Road, $45,000.

Kyle and Jordan Blodgett to Streamline Developers, LLC, 1601 Clubhouse Drive, $70,000.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society to Wayne Farrell, 2409 Bay St., $72,000.

Phillip Golden and Patricia Tester to Bradford and Nancy Honeycutt, 1512 Avery St., $78,000.

D’Wayne and Teresa Floyd to Rhonda Scarboro, 918 Yaupon Terrace, $116,000.

WSLD Bogue Watch VI, LLC to Tamra and Ronald Farris, Jr., 502 Bogue Watch Drive, $125,000.

Fabian and Silvana Botta to Carrie and James Purnell, V, 610 Fisher St., $145,000.

Gail Best and Lottie Rains to Debra and Donald Vitelle, 204 Carefree Lane, $146,000.

Johnny Pressley to Mark and Erica Medlin, 3821 Symi Circle, $150,000.

Ashraf and Tammy Yaghi to James and Stephanie Drennan, 3610 Justin Court, $173,000.

Roch and Kathleen Vadeboncoeur to Adam and Jacquelyn Vadeboncoeur, 1806 Paulette Road, $175,000.

HARKERS ISLAND Roberta Brooks to Brian and Elizabeth Carlston, 128 Branch Drive, $160,000.

Anna Marie and Alonzo Ward, III to Donna and John Donovan, 107 Carefree Lane, $205,000.

William Meadows, III to Charles Robinson and Teresa Bryson, 152 Davis St., $275,000

Audrey Bodenhamer to Diane Pope, 800 Country Club #36, $208,000.

Karen Bozzone to Ryan and Kara Young, 102 Pine Bluff Drive, $208,000.

William and Carolyn Strakele to Sherry Verduzco, 3603 Mandy Lane, $210,000.

Carlton Hill and Ralph Johnson to Wanda and Randy Price, 3515 Snead St., $215,000.

Ann and Jack Saylor, Jr. to Susan Macheledt, 1208 Evans St., $235,000.

Eugenia Gullick to L. Scott and Mary Sheppard, 1411 Shackleford St., $250,000.

Diana James to Gary and Crystal Horne, 102 19th St., $277,000.

Robert and Carolyn McGuire to Edward and Patricia Valk and Kraegen Bramer, 1514 Marsh Pointe, $290,000.

Susan and Matthew Sullivan to Michael Fitzula, III, 1013 Oak Drive, $302,000.

Bradley and Kate Herring to Abbot McClintie, Jr., 1601 Evans St., $312,500.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Rick and Vicki Ezell, 1721 Olde Farm Road, $331,500.

M. Wayne and Linda Temple to David Batten, 211 Arendell St. #704, $332,000.

Douglas and Haeok Holt to Kyle and Jacqueline Burdick, 115 Glenn Abby Drive, $365,000.

Peggy and Charlton Burns to Jeffrey and Rebecca Smith, 5221 Webb Court, $375,000.

Jimmy and Hyon Grantham to Milton and Gail Cox, 4101 Arendell St., $375,000.

James and Heather Watkins to John and Georgetta Painter, 212 Old Causeway Road #210, $375,000.

Jessica and Edward Radley, III to The Upper Room, LLC, 3821 Symi Circle, $399,000.

Worthington and Judith Freeman to Lauren and Steven Redd, 100 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive #417, $450,000.

Tide Lines, LLC to Elbert and Vickie Hudson, 180 Radio Island Road and additional lots, $500,000.

Paul and Cali Thurmond and Shanna and Christopher Reece to david and Erin Rief, 304 Clear Water Drive, $145,000.

Richard and Martha Bruno to Sean and Melissa Rollman, 2104 Shepard St., $760,000.

Jeffrey Emerick to Ricky and Margaret Bolens, 208 Ironsides Road, $150,000.

NEWPORT

Gena and Christopher Smith to Ella Davis, 109 Pender Lane, $165,000.

Nancy Byron and Lawrence Hochschwender to Kenneth and Paula Kauffman, 390 Nine Foot Road, $20,000.

Andrew and Elizabeth Caetano to David Furna, 102 Key West Lane, $37,000.

John and Dawn Stanton to Richard White, III, 117 Hatcher Drive, $58,000.

Katie and Jacob McNaughton to Burch Properties, LLC, 2220 Hwy 24, $60,000.

Curtis and Charla Jones to Randy and Sonya Gilmore, 402 Clear Water Drive, $66,000.

Gregg and Wanda Hogan to Steven and Kimberly Jones, 506 Boaters Lane, $77,000.

Wendy Johnson and Melissa Mims to Lori and Bradley Brown, 135 Hatcher Drive, $79,000.

Hilda and Carl Strickland, Jr. to Maryann Policastro, 126 Brooks Ave., $111,000.

John Constantine to Jennifer and Edward Cerwonka, III, 129 Crissy Wright Drive, $120,000.

Elisa and Charles McLawhorn, Jr. to Joann Inman, 136 Parker Court, $125,000.

Elizabeth Odell to Justin Smith, 725 Windy Trail, $129,000.

Gerald Manfredi to Sheryl James, 171 Water Oak Drive, $132,000.

Donna Catello and Anthony Galante to Andrew and Michaela Bautista, 118 Joans Haven Drive, $132,500.

Ronald Gilbert, Jr. to Suzanne Eaton, 105 Eudora Drive, $175,000.

Christopher and Brittany Graham to John Wiley and Kimberly Sparks, 633 & 639 Chatham St., $178,000.

Patricia Gray to Janice Southworth, 301 Bobby’s Drive, $180,000.

The Coves at Newport II, Inc. to Patricia Gray, 200 Diamond Cove, $180,000.

Jerry and Trudy Collier to George and Pamela Casey, 105 Elis Landing Lane, $185,000.

Bradford and Rosemary Jones to Jessmarc Properties, LLC, 1851 Hwy 24, $190,000.

McNeill and Associates, Inc. to Jason and Melissa Endress, 225 Morada Bay Drive, $245,000.

Lance and Amanda Flood to Jeremy and Tori Misenhelder, 111 Marsh Harbour Drive, $312,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Kenneth and Lynda Saleeby, 107 Pilots Court, $312,000.

Murdoch & Associates, Inc. to Stephen and Beverly McElroy, 411 Bogue Watch Drive, $348,500.

Intracoastal Investors, LLC to Sheila and Clyde Stevens, Jr., 190 Goose Creek Look Road, $355,000.

Eastern Outdoor Marketing, Inc. to Steven and Tonya Banks, 331 Oxton Place, $600,000.

James Holloway to Robert and Carolyn Guttroff, 136 White Oak Bluff Road, $301,000.

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Gayle and John Smith, Jr. to Michael and Bettie Byrd, 108 White Oak Bluff Road, $400,000.

Joyce Light to Douglas and Tracey Smith, 121 Mimosa Blvd., $138,000.

STRAITS

Alphonse and Barbara Ingenito to Vincent White, 273 Salter Path Road, $146,000.

Jeffrey and Deborah Williams to Wade and Carole Balsley, 301 Steward Drive, $445,000.

Nancy Adkins to Mark and Joy Blashaw, 273 Salter Path Road, $157,500.

SWANSBORO

Thomas and Kristine Zawadzki to Edwhar Nunez and Maria Anastasiou, 273 Salter Path Road, $185,000.

David and Debbie O’Neill to Michael and Lisa Cook, 501 Boaters Lane, $83,000.

Barbara and Paul Lemons to David and Christy York, 275 Oakleaf Drive, $274,000.

Donald and Shirley Sult to Rebecca and John Kosar, Jr., 210 McGinnis Drive #210, $315,000.

Michael and Linda Pearce to Pamawi, LLC, 101 Salter Path Road #302, $355,000.

Mary and Leslie German to Fabian and Silvana Botta, 315 Salter Path Road, $370,000.

Majorie and Michael Hollowell, Pamela Lewis and Edward and Maureen Miller to Jason Vanderploeg 112 Walnut Circle, $380,000.

Keith and Mary Lee Blodgett to Richard and Sherry Riano, 534 Coral Drive, $408,000.

Mark Rainey to Sheila Bierchen, 237 Cedarwood Drive, $32,000.

Bluewater Associates of Emerald Isle, Inc. to Tony and Stephanie Fox, 130 Lowery Lane, $149,000.

Reynold and Elizabeth Levocz to Michael Mitchell, 324 Silver Creek Landing Road, $170,000.

Jeremy and Tori Misenhelder to Casey and Adolfo Nadal, 410 Moss Springs Drive, $212,000.

Tony McNeill Homes, Inc. to Desiree Ericksen, 101 Path Finder Lane, $219,000.

Tony McNeill Homes, Inc. to Karen and Julian Causey, II, 203 Coldwater Drive, $230,000.

Streamline Developers, LLC to Scott and Leeann Murray, 129 Lowery Lane, $388,000.

Ed Stephen and Patty Stroud to Sunland Sand and Gravel, Inc., 89 acres, Hwy 24, $550,000.

SALTER PATH Darlene and Tommy Lewis and Stephanie Harvey to Ronnie and Deborah Beaman, 1201 Salter Path Road, $179,500.

STELLA

Bobby and Joy Bell to William and Ann Marie Rivers, 152 Junius Drive, $355,000.

Jimmy and Jean Kennedy and David Kennedy to Dwight and Ginna Harris, 269 River Oaks Drive, $50,000.

Joan Day, Colleen Watkins and Joan Day to Paul and Kathryn Sanchez, 1178 Hibbs Road, $136,000.

Steven and Kimberly Jones to Thomas and Carolyn Varner, 401 M&J Court, $368,000.

M&M Land Development, Inc. to Ryan and Arlene Taylor, 204 Williow Bridge Drive, $57,500.

Terry and Deborah Andrews to Edward Byrd and Joseph Byrd, 113 Blue Goose Lane, $145,000.

Beverly Warren to Lynette and Borden Howell, Jr., 113 Salty Shores Point Drive, $500,000.

Patrick and Dianne Evans to Stacy Pant and Abram Williams, Jr., 212 Stella Bridgeway Drive, $214,000.

*Publisher’s Note: This data is provided as public information available to all county residents. Island Review accepts no liability for errors or omissions and has endeavored to be as accurate as possible. Price given indicates the number of tax stamps purchased at deed filing (representing $2 for $1,000 of sales price, in $500 increments) and as such, may not exactly reflect the true purchase price.

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Mayor Ken Jones

Fall on the Banks IT’S A GREAT time to be here in Pine Knoll Shores.

Fall is for many the season we wait for. This year we are having a great fall at the beach. The first ever, or what I’m calling the first annual, Pickleball Tournament was held the last weekend in September. This was amazing to me for a game I had to “Google” to find out what exactly it was!

This group of Pickleballers have been playing for a while together in Pine Knoll Shores on Saturdays and in Morehead City during the week.

To have this tournament they needed some Pickleball courts and who could take care of that better than our own Sonny Cunningham, Public Services Director, and his great, hardworking crew. Awards included jars of pickles donated by the Mt Olive Pickle Company in Mt Olive. I’m already looking forward to the 2nd annual PKS Pickleball Tournament.

As we look all the way back to November 2015, you realize how thankful we should be. We live the great state of North Carolina, but better than that, we live in Pine Knoll Shores! We have the most beautiful beaches, peaceful and clean neighborhoods, a very nice country club and facili-

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ties, and so many other things that sometimes we take for granted.

I’m always thankful for the best staff we have for our town.

They’re incredibly easy to work with, very talented and hard working. I’m thankful for everyone I get to meet and work with in our town. Our volunteers are second to none.

Whether it’s our volunteer firefighters, our VIPS, or any of our citizen boards, we have the best! Our entire team is in sync!

Our fellow citizens are some of the most patriotic folks I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, so I know Veteran’s Day and the freedoms we have, we are grateful for all year, every year. As a fellow veteran, I took my turn and I say “Thank you!” for taking your turn in keeping our freedom.

Don’t miss out on this year’s Turkey Trot. It’s Thanksgiving Day at 9am and starts at McNeil Park. You do NOT have to be a turkey to participate. In December we have all kinds of fun planned. Our flotilla, the Christmas Parade, and many other community events.

My point is, there is gracious plenty to be thankful for. Celebrate and enjoy the beauty of the fall season in Pine Knoll Shores!

club notes Pine Knoll Shores Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club ONE OF THE wonderful things about living in Pine Knoll Shores is that so many of our neighbors and friends are creative, talented and accomplished people. The Pine Knoll Shores Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club members can certainly attest to that after welcoming Pine Knoll Shoresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; resident Peter Makuck, acclaimed poet, short story writer and literary critic to its September meeting.

Distinguished professor emeritus of English at ECU, Peter and his wife Phyllis live in Beaconâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reach but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lived in many locales throughout his life both in the United States and abroad.

His poetry and fiction reflect his fascination with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;sense of placeâ&#x20AC;? and his insight into the everyday lives of ordinary people and small town life.

Reviewers praise his ability to evoke â&#x20AC;&#x153;humor, heartbreak and graceâ&#x20AC;? in his work. Peter read selections from his short stories and his poetry to the club; hearing it in his own voice made it even more special. With over a dozen books of both prose and poetry as well as poems and stories published in leading literary journals Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is readily available to be enjoyed by all. His two new volumes include â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wins and Lossesâ&#x20AC;? a short story collection with a focus on growing up, relationships and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;stress of leaving, returning or remaining in oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hometownâ&#x20AC;? and, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mandatory Evacuation,â&#x20AC;? a poetry collection that reminds us of the power of noticing simple acts and savoring moments in time.

President Peggy Knecht thanked Peter for sharing his work with the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club and presented him with a handcrafted coffee mug adorned with the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme, a starfish, as a token

of our appreciation.

President Knecht opened the business meeting portion of the club by introducing several new members â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Darby Pocock, Debi Suggs and Stacy Morrissey and a welcomed guest, Lee Sullivan.

Membership in the Pine Knoll Shores Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club is open to all women residing in Pine Knoll Shores. Guests and perspective members are always welcome to attend meetings.

The chairs of a variety of committees provided updates. Sue Warren, who chairs the committee that raises funds for local schools through collection of box tops and product labels reports that 421 labels were made available to Newport Elementary School and 552 box tops (worth 10 cents each) were provided to Broad Creek Middle School. Sue also reminded the group to register grocery store cards at Harris Teeter, Food Lion and Loweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, as everyday purchases earn points for education.

Susan Toms reported that our three club sponsored book clubs are enjoying reading the following books this fall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Walk in the Woodsâ&#x20AC;? by Bill Bryson, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being Mortalâ&#x20AC;? by Atul Gawande and â&#x20AC;&#x153;When Breath Becomes Airâ&#x20AC;? by Paul Kalanithi. Supper Club, chaired by Anne Clarke, got off to a great start with a cocktail party at the Linda & Richard Sealeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful soundfront home.

The next meeting of the club will be on Nov. 18 at 9:30am at PKS Town Hall. The featured speaker will talk on Holiday Cooking just in time for the upcoming festivities.

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rental signs The Not So Quiet Season THE QUIET SEASON is coming on the island. With the turn of the calendar page we immediately notice that traffic is lighter and good tables can be had at our favorite local restaurants. Homeowners who were absent all summer are returning to their beach home and taking inventory for the much needed off season repairs and renovations. Soon will be heard the sound of ringing hammers and the ripping of electric saws; the scent of fresh sawn wood will be in the air. The quiet season is not so quiet anymore.

From the unfortunate deck collapses during the summer of 2015, we rallied as vacation rental managers to understand what had happened and discern a pragmatic solution. The unified approach to inspect and repair the decks of all cottages managed by professional vacation rental management companies meant that during the off season of 2015-2016 a great number of decks that had outlived their useful life of 20+ years were completely rebuilt. Other decks that were not as aged or had been more carefully maintained throughout the years received a number of repairs and improvements. Working with our local engineers and coastal general contractors, we are all justifiably proud of this renewed emphasis on deck safety and grateful to the homeowners who understood how important this issue was to reassure our visitors to the Crystal Coast.

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our community. We will begin scheduling these same local engineers and coastal general contractors to revisit each home, unless a home received all new deck construction last year, to examine decks, boardwalks and railings for the possible deterioration that may have occurred during the intervening 12 months of our harsh barrier island climate.

We have learned a great deal about the way decks used to be constructed, where the potential for failures can occur and what are the best building materials to use. New construction techniques and solutions mean greater safety for our homeownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s families and of course, our rental guest families, too. If your home is not managed by a vacation rental manager and your primary home or second home on the island has not been inspected, we would urge you to seek the opinion of the Carteret County building inspectors or ask for a coastal general contractor to meet with you at your property. This is especially critical if you know your deck is exceeding the 20-year mark.

The quiet season on Bogue Banks; we look forward to the solitude of long walks on the beach with very few other folks in sight except for the occasional fishermen wishing for drum or bluefish.

We are also grateful that the quiet will be broken by the sounds of deck repair and construction and for a vacation rental community that cares.

Julia Batten Wax Owner, Emerald Isle Realty jwax@eirealty.com

tourism BAROMETER Step Out Of Your Shell THE CRYSTAL COAST continues to grow in popularity as a year round vacation destination and the list of reasons to visit the Crystal Coast during the fall season is endless. The temperatures are just right, crowds are gone so the beach is yours, fall festivals are cranking up and low accommodation rates are in full swing, to name a few.

Fall also indicates the opening of oyster season here on the Crystal Coast! Native to NC, Eastern oysters are a vital keystone species in our estuaries and critical to the ecological balance of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waters. Healthy oyster populations improve water quality through nutrient filtering and provide habitat to other aquatic animals and marine organisms. According to ncoysters. org, one healthy oyster reef can be home to an estimated 300 different adult and juvenile organisms including southern flounder, shrimp, clams and blue crabs. At the same time, they are an important food source and part of our maritime culture. Sales from wild harvests and aquaculture production also contribute to North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy.

During the month of November, the Crystal Coast will host two oyster events certainly worthy of your time and attendance!

Beaufort Wine & Food is pleased to spotlight North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coastal and culinary heritage with its 3rd Annual Oyster Roast, Nov. 12. The event will be held at Beaufort East Village on Turner

Creek, off Lennoxville Road. The gathering, complete with bonfire, hay wagon transport and live music, celebrates the bounty of Eastern North Carolina cuisine and will feature local steamed oysters, shrimp and other seafood selections along with North Carolina pork.

Pints for Purpose, a nonprofit 501(c)3 is proud to host the inaugural Crystal Coast Oyster Festival on the afternoon and evening of Nov. 26 on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Rock Jibâ&#x20AC;? in downtown Morehead City. The Oyster Festival will be a community, family-friendly event free to the public, and will feature live music, vendors, beer and wine sales, and most importantly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fresh local North Carolina oysters.

The festival will benefit the NC Shellfish Growers Association, an organization founded â&#x20AC;&#x153;To represent the interests of the many people involved in the shellfish industryâ&#x20AC;? including â&#x20AC;&#x153;shellfish farmers, hatchery operators, seafood dealers, educators, researchers, government regulators and service providers.â&#x20AC;?

In addition to offering fried, steamed, and raw oysters available for purchase, the event will feature local business-sponsored oyster competitions, raffles and cook-offs to raise awareness and generate support for the NC Shellfish Growers Association.

The hope is to help the Association gain prominence in pursuit of ensuring the future of local seafood in Eastern North Carolina.

Choose from a variety of farms located across the region and sample the regional differences of oysters. Talk to local farmers firsthand about their passion and why farming is so important to our community. Enjoy live music throughout the event, share a few pints with friends and help support a great organization.

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Reducing the Risk of Car Theft FEW MOTORISTS THINK much about preventing vehicle theft – until their cars are stolen. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a vehicle is stolen every 44 seconds in the United States. Many of those are recovered, but being victimized by car thieves can be a nerve wracking and unsettling experience for car owners.

While car thefts are unpredictable, they can be prevented.

While even the most proactive anti-theft car owner can be victimized by car thieves, there are ways to reduce that risk.

• Avoid the most stolen vehicle makes. The 2016 ‘Hot Wheels’ report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau lists the most frequently stolen vehicles from 2015, the most recent year for reporting. These include: the 1996 & 1997 Honda Accord; 1998 & 2000 Honda Civic; 2005 & 2006 Ford F-Series pickup truck; 2004 & 2005 Chevrolet full-size pickup; and the 2014 Toyota Camry.

• Lock your car. Keep your vehicle locked at all times, even when driving. Many cars are stolen while left unlocked, even though power locks now require just the push of a button to lock the entire vehicle. Similarly, close all windows and the sunroof when the car is parked.

• Keep the vehicle registration in your wallet. Geico notes that car thieves can escape arrest if they can produce the vehicle’s registration upon being pulled over. Keep your registration out of the car and on your person.

• Keep track of your keys. Do not hide a car key outside of the vehicle in the event you get locked out of your car. Thieves are aware of this trick and can steal your car.

• Keep valuables out of sight. Do not leave money, jewelry,

electronics, or any other valuable items in plain sight in the car. Remove them promptly, or keep them in a trunk or under a cargo bed so they’re not visible to potential thieves.

• Park in well-lit, heavily trafficked areas. Parking in a well-lit area can deter criminals, but parking close to building entrances and near parking lot security cameras adds extra layers of protection. If you must park in a parking garage, try to park close to the attendant.

• Employ an anti-theft device.

Anti-theft devices include vehicle immobilizer systems and car alarms. Insurance companies may discount premiums for vehicles that are equipped with anti-theft devices.

• Use technological recovery tools. GPS technology can pinpoint your car if it is stolen and send that information to law enforcement officials. Some of these devices also can slow down vehicles or remotely block the car’s ignition switch.

• Use VIN window etching. Have each window etched with the vehicle identification number. This will make the car less attractive to thieves looking to sell car parts or the entire vehicle.

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NOVEMBER ARIES (March 21-April 20)

LEO (July 23-August 23)

Things are rushing by at breakneck speed, Aries. There’s nothing you can do to slow down the pace, and you may be carried along for a while.

Just hold on and enjoy the ride. Mid-month, you may find you make a strong impression. Others at work may see your abilities in a new light, and you could be treated differently from this point on.

You may be caught off guard by certain events, but it’s best not to overreact. The excitement will die down soon enough, and you will find yourself on top of your game. Give someone else he chance to shine later in the month. He or she needs the vote of confidence. Lend your support and offer any advice you can. Peace of mind may come your way after you square away all of your finances and begin developing a budget for the year to come.

Leo, put yourself in another person’s shoes for a bit. Doing so may help you see things from that person’s perspective, and that will only serve to benefit your relationship. The ride may prove bumpy at the beginning of the month, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. Expect little time to yourself, but when you get a break, make the most of it.

You may find yourself floundering for a little while.

Once you find stronger footing, you can regain your leadership role and get things moving in the right direction. Your specialized skills are called on in the workplace at the end of the month. Make the most of this opportunity to prove to your superiors just how much you are able capable of. You may find that a different way of thinking may be just the thing you need to solve a problem that’s been more puzzling than you expected. Ask others for their point of view.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21) Taurus, when you relax and let people in, they can get a better assessment of the real you. Put yourself out there and let others get to know you for the great person you are. But pay extra attention to the people who really matter in your life, namely your friends and family members. Redirecting your attention will yield positive results.

You will have to keep a hectic pace mid-month which could sweep you along with the current if you’re not careful. Stand on solid ground as much as possible. Do your own thing if need be. An impossible situation may prove less difficult than you initially expected. Stick with your current path, and you can overcome the challenges ahead.

Introspection leads you on a quest to find a creative outlet.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You’re capable of coming up with brilliant strategies on a moment’s notice. When a new situation presents itself, give yourself some extra time to come up with a course of action. Gemini, nothing says work or business has to be dull. Make your workday experience more fun, and you may be more inclined to put more of yourself into your work. Deep bonds and relationships from the past may come into play mid-month. You may have to separate your past from a particular situation to arrive at the most honest conclusion. Your calendar is filled. Make the most of social situations and your chance to be the life of the party. There will be time to recharge your batteries later in the month. Stick with a course of action even if you have hit a rocky road.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) You may be ready to take an emotional risk this month, but you are not sure where to devote your efforts. Put your heart out there, and it won’t let you down. Keep in mind though that it can sometimes be beneficial to escape from the hectic pace of daily life and spend some time on your own, especially if it means recharging. Make the most of an upcoming respite. Cancer, there’s a lot on your plate. Prioritize the most pressing matters and then tackle the things that can wait a little longer. Certain things have been on your mind and you don’t know how to reach a resolution. It may be best if you talk things over with a trusted friend.

If family is not around, surround yourself with friends. This support system will prove invaluable.

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VIRGO (August 24-September 22) Virgo, some big news could be on the horizon, but you’ll have to be patient and wait for the news to be delivered. Try to find ways to fill the downtime.

Most of your plans are going to go perfectly this month. Enjoy this stroke of good luck because you have earned it. Invite some loved ones along for the ride. In spite of your passion for certain tasks, everything will not always go smoothly though. Devote your full attention to the various tasks that pop up along the way. Sometimes others do not see things from your perspective. It may take some convincing to get them to come around to your way of thinking. Exercise patience as needed. Before you can be honest with others, you have to be honest with yourself. Take a look at things you might want to change and then forge ahead in that direction.

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doctor ordered. You know you may have to work a little harder to get what you want, but the results can’t be denied. Focus your attention on making a name for yourself in your career.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21) Sagittarius, teamwork is the best way to tackle a project at work this month. Encourage your team to pull together and you will all be rewarded for your successful efforts. Wake up a few minutes earlier each day and give yourself extra time to enjoy the peace and quiet that early morning provides. You’ll start the day fresh. A new relationship may move along more slowly than you are accustomed to. If you’re rekindling a romance, allow things to redevelop organically.

Put your family first mid-month. You have been overwhelmed with professional responsibilities in recent weeks, but now it’s time to reconnect with your loved ones. There is no stopping you when you have a goal in mind, Sagittarius.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 20) Patience is one of your strongest attributes, Capricorn. When faced with someone who is ready to forge ahead, emphasize the importance of taking things slowly. Embrace others for the people they are. Each person brings something different to the table, and embracing those differences can help create lasting friendships.

You’re always willing to stand up for a just cause.

Just be careful how much effort you devote to something, as this month your energy levels may be fleeting. You might need to save a little more before booking that dream vacation. You’re on the cusp of your getaway; you just need to hammer out a few more financial details.

AQUARIUS (January 21-February 18)

A loved one knows which buttons to push to motivate you. Accept this indirect form of help and employ your newfound sense of motivation to get the job done. Take a new approach to resolving a stalemate. If you give a little, you might end up getting a lot. Listen to the other person’s point of view more closely. Libra, speak up immediately about a problem mid-month – do not let it go unaddressed, even if speaking up is uncomfortable.

Letting things go is not an option in this situation.

A family situation arises late in the month and you’re asked to resolve it. You may need to step back and let things play out, but try your best to come to a decision that benefits all involved. If you take a roundabout route, you will still end up at the finish line.

Aquarius, exercise caution when discussing delicate matters at the beginning of the month.

Allow others involved in the discussion to share their points of view just like you want to share your own. Connecting with other people may become a bigger part of your job in the near future. Start polishing your social skills so you’ll be ready. Expect some important negotiations to reach an impasse in the middle of the month. It may be up to you to push ahead and resolve things once and for all. Maintain the strictest confidence when a loved one discloses something to you later in the month. You’re a source of strength for this person, and they trust you to remain silent. Resist the temptation to bite off more than you can chew at work.

SCORPIO (October 24-November 22)

PISCES (February 19-March 20)

Someone may have the upper hand in a certain situation. Listen to what this person has to say and look for a way to compromise so all involved can benefit. Expect your endurance to be put to the test as November begins. If you can muster some additional energy, you can accomplish anything that you set your mind to. Share your thoughts mid-month. Others are waiting for you to chime in and that’s a sign of just how respected your opinion is. Offer a thoughtful response. The end of the month provides a great time to take a step back and regroup. Things have been hectic of late, and the chance to rest up and relax is just what the

Think twice before acting, Pisces. A careful approach to a task at hand will prove especially helpful in first few days of November. Pisces, if a relationship has not been going as you had hoped, it may be time to take inventory and see what needs changing. Get to work on a strategy that will help you realize your ambitions. If necessary, pull back a little to gain a broader perspective. Continue to communicate openly and honestly with others. It’s the best way to get ahead and solidify existing relationships. Even if you have rest and relaxation on the brain, celestial forces are pushing you in a different direction.

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

Chalk & Gibbs Insurance and Real Estate: An independent agent serving clients along the Crystal Coast since 1925. Full service real estate sales and management and all of your insurance needs under one roof. Call today for a quote, 252-393-1284, 252-726-3167, or visit www.chalkandgibbs.com.

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

GEAR & EVENT RENTALS Island Essentials: Linen & Leisure Supply Company, Emerald Isle, 888-398-8887, 252-3548887, info@island-essentials.com. High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home.

Also bed & bath linen service. Year-round, reserve ahead to ensure availability. Visit our new showroom at 8002 Emerald Drive by appointment only.

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

HOME SERVICES AA Express Plumbing Service, Inc: 211-6 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-2471155, aaexpressplumbing@embarqmail. com. Professional, licensed plumbing service – winterizing, water heaters, softeners and full plumbing needs. Emergency 24/7 service.

Fully insured.

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control: Morehead City, 252-726-1781, New Bern, 252-636-2345, 800763-0378 or cleggs.com for an office nearest you. Locally owned & operated by NCSU grad, former president of NC Pest Control Assoc. Servicing homes & businesses all over NC since 1960, free termite inspections.

Coastal Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252-222-0707, crystalcoastawnings.com. See all your options for hurricane protection, stationary & retractable awnings. 9-5, M-F, weekends by appt. Custom awnings, Bahamas, Colonials, etc. Sales and service – our employees have a combined 40 years of experience.

Crystal Coast HVAC Salt Solution: 103 Pinewood Place, Emerald Isle, helping extend the life of coastal HVAC units by rinsing units monthly to eliminate accumulated salt. See how efficient your HVAC can be. Call 252-503-1573.

Emerald Isle Homeowner’s Services: 9106-B Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, 252-7642563. Relax and leave your keys with us! A full service “boutique” property management services company specializing in vacation rentals, VRBO and annual rentals. Discover the low, streamlined service plans.

Liftavator: 4430 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.

Movement Mortgage, LLC: 7906 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-646-8283, www.movement. com, offering VA, FHA, USDA and conventional financing. All of their loans are underwritten up front – 65% are cleared to close in 7 business days or less.

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.

Rid-A-Pest, Inc.: 4320 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-240-2266, serving Eastern North Carolina since 1972. Locally owned by Lee Smith, a NC State University graduate in entomology. Free estimates by phone or on-site at your location. Voted area’s highest customer satisfaction among pest management companies. Hours: M-F 8am-5pm. Weekends by appointment. Visit www.ridapest.com.

Southeastern Elevator: Located in Morehead City, Southeastern Elevator’s motto says it all, “First in safety, quality and service” when it comes to residential elevators in a variety of sizes and models. Visit southeasternhomeelevators.com or call 252-725-1235 for a quote today.

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.

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

Windows and More: 1513 Bridges St., Morehead City, www.windows-and-more.com, 252-726-8181. Visit the showroom to see the full-sized displays of energy efficient windows and doors that can handle the conditions of the Crystal Coast. Offering sales, installation and service of Marvin and Integrity windows and doors.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR ALB Decorator Fabrics: 110 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, 252-222-0787. The finest in first-quality fabrics for decorating & quilting.

Open Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4. Come see our selection.

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

by M-F, 10-5, Saturday by appointment, 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, or visit www.artistictileandstonenc.com.

Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters: 3906 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-727-9040. Free estimates! The Carolina’s only custom Bahama & Colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, roll downs- no storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings.

Braswell’s Carpet Cleaning: 252-354-3744, whether you’re in need of carpet care, repair, stain removal or water extractions, the professionals are Braswell’s are the ones to call. Visit braswellscarpetcleaning.com.

Budget Blinds: 252-247-3355, cell: 252-2296431, budgetblinds.com. Charlie Utz gives free in-home consultations in Carteret & Craven Counties on cellular shades, plantation shutters, blinds, woven woods, draperies & more.

Coastal Lighting Gallery: 5380 A-B Arendell St., Morehead city, 252-504-4000, coastallightinggallery.com. Coastal North Carolina’s premier lighting showroom featuring a great selection of lighting, ceiling fans and accessories to fit any budget and style. Locally owned and operated.

C&S Paint Center: With three convenient locations to serve you, C&S has been providing residential and commercial paint supplies since 1957. Stop by 105-D Wayne Drive in Morehead City (252-726-6340); 702 Cedar Point Blvd. in Cedar Point (252-393-2323) or 6-E Doris Ave. in Jacksonville (910-455-0210), or find them on the web at cspaintcenter.com.

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

Guthrie Interiors: 5113-C Hwy 70, Morehead City, specializing in home furnishings and design for retail and hospitality properties.

Open 10am-5pm with after hours appointments available. Call 252-648-8329 or visit www.guthrieinteriors.com.

Irene Bailey Fine Art Oil Portraits: 905 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-723-3258. International award-winning artist Irene Bailey specializes in corporate and family heirloom portraits. Stop by the gallery, featuring over 150 portraits and paintings, or call and make an appointment to commission a portrait of your loved ones to cherish forever.

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Island Furniture and Accessories: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-727-4778. The only furniture store on the island. Specializing in coastal furniture and accessories for indoors and out. Interior design services available.

Open 10am-5pm, Monday-Saturday. Visit www.shopislandfurniture.com.

McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-2473175, mcqueensinteriors.com. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom of unique contemporary, traditional & coastal furnishings. Complete professional design services to make your home truly oneof-a-kind.

National Marble Products: 120 Leslie Lane, Swansboro, NC 28584, 910-326-3005. Affordable, turnkey kitchen & bathroom remodeling.

Take the stress out of updating your home and let the knowledgeable and friendly staff coordinate your kitchen or bathroom remodel.

No job too small! Visit our showroom for ideas and fall in love with your home again! Family owned for over than 30 years.

Nowell & Company: 2801-4D, Wilson, 252-2373881. Located in Wilson, about two hours from the Crystal Coast, Nowell & Company is a 15,000 sq. ft. showroom filled with upper end home furnishings and accessories. Both traditional and contemporary and complete interior design service available. Free delivery to the coast.

Sound Furniture & Appliances: 600 Cedar Point Blvd, Hwy 24 East, Cedar Point, 252-3938130, shopsoundfurniture.com. Quality at exceptional prices.

Window, Wall & Interior Décor: 1507 Live Oak St., Beaufort, windowandwalldecor.com, 252838-0201 or 800-601-8036. Custom made draperies and valances. Beautiful and as affordable as you need them to be.

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

Check out the great home and garden gifts and year-round Christmas Shoppe.

Carolina Shores Boatlift Repair & Servicing: 252-659-0567, www.carolinashoresmhc.com.

Boatlift repair and service. Free initial inspection, 24 hour emergency service and service contracts available. Servicing all makes and models. Deck cleaning, custom fish cleaning stations, deck benches and more.

East Carolina Services Landscape and Pool Management: 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, 252-240-1117, www.eastcarolinaservices.com. Fully licensed and insured landscape and pool maintenance offering hardscape design/construction, softscapes, irrigation, night lighting, sod and more. The pool and patio store offers free water testing 84 ISLAND REVIEW

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as well as chemicals, equipment and accessories. Now selling Grill Dome Kamado Grills and Bull Grills.

Fire it Up Grills & Hearths: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-764-0617, featuring the highest quality grilling products in Eastern North Carolina. Let the professionals help you find the grill of your dreams and browse their merchandise to create the backyard oasis you have always wanted. Quality grills, fire pits, accessories and indoor/outdoor fireplaces. Grill cleaning service available and home delivery of propane tanks and lump charcoal in Carteret and Onslow counties.

Open Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Drop by the showroom or visit www.fireitupnc.com.

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: 252-2474003, 866-294-3477, ncaquariums.com.

Facility includes 32-ft. waterfall, 50,000 gallon Queen Anne’s Revenge display, mountain trout pool, jellyfish gallery, river otter exhibit, 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit with 3 observation windows. Open daily.

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.

Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-3939005, yardworkslandscapes.com. Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast. Quality service in landscaping, irrigation, lawn care, outdoor lighting, hardscapes and design.

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

Advantage Coastal Properties, Ed & Mac Nelson: CrystalCoastHomesOnline.com, office: 252354-9000, cell: 252-646-5551. Full service, low cost residential sales. Located in Emerald Isle, serving Emerald Isle and the coastal mainland. Among the top producers 4 years running! Call today and put our system to work for you!

Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-7268800, 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, buildwithbluewter.com. From vacation homes to primary residences, Bluewater’s expertise can make your dream of living on the Crystal Coast a customized reality.

Bluewater Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128, 888-258-2128; Cape Carteret 252-393-2111; Atlantic Beach 252-7263105, 866-467-3105; Beaufort 866-803-0073; bluewaternc.com. Vacation, monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County.

Bluewater Vacation Rentals: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, www.bluewaternc.com.

Call the owner hotline at 866-848-8080 and

let them assist you in achieving your goals of maximizing rental income while protecting your investment with the Bluewater Property Management Plan.

Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS: 509 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 800-317-2866, 252-726-6600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent.

Let our experience work for you!

Carolyn Blackman: Broker/realtor with Bluewater Real Estate, Emerald Isle. A Carteret County native ready to assist newcomers and locals alike when buying and selling real estate along the Crystal Coast. Call 252-515-4831 or visit www.bluewaternc.com.

CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. With 30+ years we have served the rental and sales needs of Emerald Isle. National name recognition. Vacation, monthly and annual rentals. Knowledgeable and service award winning sales team supported by century21.com. Courteous local staff to meet your needs. Call us and see – you will not get a recording, only quick, professional personal service. Call 800-822-2121, 252-354-2131 or visit www.coastland.com.

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

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

Call for a complimentary, confidential property management analysis.

Future Homes: 1075 Freedom Way, Hwy 24, Hubert (8 miles west of Swansboro), 910577-6400. Licensed general contractor with master craftsmen, modular technology, fast construction, display models.

Jim Bailey: 610 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252241-1200. Real Estate sales with Bluewater Real Estate, Atlantic Beach. More than 30 years experience in commercial and residential real estate. Earned 2015 Rookie Top Dollar Production award. Put Jim Bailey to work for you. Visit www.bluewaternc.com.

Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Keller Williams – Ferguson O’Conor Realty, 405 Arendell St., Morehead City, serving Morehead City, Bogue Banks and the surrounding area.

Over 24 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252-499-0805 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@kw.com. Visit fergusonoconorrealty.com.

Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-354-2128, 252-241-1382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail.com.

Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer.

Call me for all of your real estate needs.

Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800-6117705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John

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

Realty World First Coast Realty: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, with additional offices in Indian Beach and Beaufort, Realty World First Coast specializes in coastal real estate along the Crystal Coast. The right agent makes all the difference. Find yours by calling 252-247-0077, 252-728-6455 or 252247-1000, www.realtyworldfirstcoast.com.

The Star Team: 201 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, 252-727-5656, www.crystalcoasthomesearch.com, your expert on the Crystal Coast and its beautiful, diverse communities. From excellent schools to retirement opportunities, let Louis Weil and his team help you find your perfect home at the beach.

Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-354-2958, 800849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800-5537873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for a Week, Stay for a Lifetime. Call to receive a Vacation Guide or email guestservices@sunsurfrealty. com for assistance in planning your island vacation. If you are ready to purchase or sell your beach home, call one of our knowledgeable sales professionals.

Syndie Earnhardt, CRS: 252-354-6111, 888-3542128 x219, cell 252-646-3244, homesinemeraldisle.com. Real estate broker with 16+ years sales experience in vacation homes,

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

SHOPS & SERVICES Churchwell’s Jewelers: 7901 Emerald Drive, Ste. 6, Emerald Isle. Featuring nautical, equestrian and traditional jewelry. Custom design available. Call 252*354-7166 or visit churchwells.com.

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.

Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5323, emeraldislebooks. com. Great selection of books, greeting cards, kites, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family. Hardback books discounted 10%.

Lighthouse Boutique: 105 Front St., Swansboro, 910-326-6482. One-stop store for that special occasion and every day, with sizes ranging from 4 to 2X. Check out the brightest colors for spring and summer as well as handcrafted fashion and sterling silver jewelry. Be sure to look for the Onex and Alegria shoe selection.

advertiser INDEX AA Express Plumbing ...........................................77 Ace Builders .........................................................25 Advantage Coastal Properties ..............................23 ALB Decorator Fabrics..........................................73 Al Williams Properties ..........................................17 Artistic Tile & Stone...............................................43 Atlantic Beach Realty ............................................21 Atlantic Beach Seafood.........................................48 Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters ............................73 Bake, Bottle & Brew ..............................................59 Beaufort Home ......................................................41 Blu Sail Gallery .....................................................53 Bluewater Builders ................................................22 Bluewater Insurance .............................................22 Bluewater Real Estate, Carolyn Blackmon ............. 9 Bluewater Real Estate, Jim Bailey ........................73 Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre .......................... 3 Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Earnhardt .............. 3 Bluewater Real Estate Sales ................. Back Cover Bluewater Vacation Rentals .................................... 3 Braswell Carpet Cleaning .....................................42 Budget Blinds ........................................................80 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS.............................43 Carolina Home & Garden .....................................81 Carolina Shores Boatlift & Repair .........................77 C&S Paint ..............................................................15 Carteret Health Care............................................... 7 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc....................... 2 Chalk & Gibbs Insurance & Real Estate...............43 Churchwell’s Jewelers...........................................11 Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc ......................14 Coastal Awnings ..................................................... 9 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport ........................66

Coastal Crafts Plus ...............................................56 Coastal Imaging ....................................................86 Coastal Lighting ....................................................40 Consumer Mobility Solutions ................................71 Dee Gee’s .............................................................56 Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association ............................................................50 East Carolina Services .........................................38 Edgewater Linen ...................................................53 EJW Outdoors.......................................................51 Emerald Isle Books ...............................................12 Emerald Isle Homeowner Services ........................ 5 Emerald Isle Insurance .........................................27 Emerald Isle Realty Sales.....................................87 Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals...................44 Fat Fella’s ..............................................................49 Fences Unlimited ..................................................65 Fire it Up Grills & Hearths .....................................17 Future Homes .......................................................81 Great Windows......................................................42 Guthrie Interiors ....................................................25 Harber Marine Construction / Yard Barber............40 Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall.........................15 Island Essentials ...................................................67 Island Furniture .....................................................71 J. Chalk Design .....................................................48 Jake’s on Arendell .................................................51 Jarrett Bay Boatworks ...........................................57 Keller Williams, Katrina Marshall ..........................14 Landmark Homes .................................................42 Landmark Sothebys International.........................11 Liftavator............................................................4, 76 Lighthouse Boutique .............................................59

Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail: 311 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7775, www.flipperznet.com. From hats to wine accessories, Madras and Khakis carries a full range of items you and your family will enjoy long after your vacation is over. Offering personalized monogramming, Scout bags, Stonewall Kitchen, unique gifts, clothing and accessories, homemade fudge and wine.

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

Salty Dogs Pet Boutique: 8201 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-3410, www.saltydogspetboutique.com. Food, treats, toys and more for your furry family members.

Sunny’s Mobile Pet Spa: 252-342-5656, www. sunnysmobilepetspa.com. Full service grooming salon on wheels. We come to your home or office, Monday-Friday, for dog and cat grooming. Your pet will enjoy the relaxing spa-like experience!

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

Whimsical and fun gifts for all occasions.

Lovely’s Boutique ..................................................59 Madras and Khakis at Flipperz Retail ...................12 McQueen’s Interiors ..............................................33 Movement Mortgage .............................................70 National Marble Products .....................................62 New Visage ...........................................................58 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores .....................35 Nowell & Company ...............................................36 Outer Banks Marine Construction ........................43 Petal Pushers ........................................................12 Pine Knoll Shores Realty ......................................63 Pipeline Plumbing .................................................67 Poor Man’s Hole ....................................................59 Pruitt Health ..........................................................13 Realty World First Coast ......................................... 5 Rid-A-Pest .............................................................79 Russell’s ................................................................59 Salty Dog’s Pet Boutique ......................................65 Southeastern Elevator ....................................45, 64 Southern Glass & Mirror .......................................41 Spinnaker’s Reach ................................................68 Sunny’s Mobile Pet Spa ........................................65 Sun-Surf Realty Property Management ...............31 Sun-Surf Realty Sales...........................................18 The Star Team.......................................................39 Tab Premium Builders...........................................38 Tideline Lawn Care ...............................................66 Top it Off ................................................................56 William’s Floor Coverings......................................67 William’s Hardware ...............................................38 Windows & More ...................................................34 Window, Wall & Interior Décor ..............................65 Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care ..........23 November 2016 ISLAND REVIEW 85

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