Island Review, November 2014 by NCCOAST

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Contents 38 6 Published by: NCCOAST www.nccoast.com 252-247-7442 Fax 247-1856 Mail: 201 N. 17th St. Morehead City, NC 28557 SUBSCRIPTION or CHANGE OF ADDRESS: georgia@nccoast.com Publisher: Diane Tyler Sales Manager: Ashly Willis 252-342-2334, (awillis@nccoast.com) Acct Exec.: Jamie Bailey, Joey Wootton Managing Editor: Amanda Dagnino Creative Director/Layout: Kim LaChance Graphics: Morgan Davis, Kyle Dixon, Roze Taitingfong, Amy Kyrsa Production Director: Rudy J. Taitague Lead Pressman/Mail Center: Skip Hicks Pressmen: Allen Henry, Anthony Stamper Plaque Production: Edd Moore Bindery Leader: Jason Yates Bindery Operator: Rudy D. Taitague Distribution Manager: Dorrie Nicholson Pre-Press: Kyle Dixon Business Manager: Georgia Lewis Commercial Print: Andrea Vangelist, Amy Krysa

The Island Review is published monthly by NCCOAST, Morehead City. It is direct mailed to out-of-area homeowners in Emerald Isle, Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach and Atlantic Beach and is distributed freely in public boxes to residents and visitors along Bogue Banks, in town halls, advertiser locations, the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council office and county visitor’s centers. The Island Review will not knowingly accept advertising judged to be misleading or in violation of the law. All parties advertised herein are subject to the Fair Housing Act and the claims represented are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. Though every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all advertising and copy contained herein, the publisher may not be held responsible for typographical errors. NCCOAST reserves the right to refuse any advertising or editorial deemed inappropriate. Articles contained herein remain the sole responsibility of the writer. The Island Review, NCCOAST and any employees, agents or representatives of same, may not be held responsible for any actions or consequences derived as a result of following advice or instructions contained herein. As always, consult your attorney or accountant for relevant tax, investment and/or legal information. Entire contents, ad and graphic design copyright 2014 by NCCOAST. Reproduction without the publisher’s permission is prohibited.

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54 News Coasting.........................................................................................................................................................8 Coastal Currents...........................................................................................................................................18 Bulletin Board...............................................................................................................................................28 Property Watch.............................................................................................................................................40

Features Book Bag......................................................................................................................................................12 Rental Signs.................................................................................................................................................14 At the Aquarium............................................................................................................................................38 Improve Indoor Air Quality............................................................................................................................46 Yoga – Not Just for Youngsters....................................................................................................................54

Departments County Perspective......................................................................................................................................16 Tide Tables...................................................................................................................................................17 Chamber Connection....................................................................................................................................20 Gardenscape................................................................................................................................................42 Coastal Report – Muscadine Grapes...........................................................................................................50 Best Buys.....................................................................................................................................................55 The Divot......................................................................................................................................................57 Advertiser Index............................................................................................................................................57

Townships ATLANTIC BEACH Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................48 EMERALD ISLE Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................22 Emerald Tidings............................................................................................................................................24 Staying Busy.................................................................................................................................................28 Indian Beach Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................35 PINE KNOLL SHORES Mayor’s Notes..............................................................................................................................................52 Club News....................................................................................................................................................53

Thanks to our Contributors:

Eddie Barber, Elizabeth Barrow, Chip Chamberlin, Trace Cooper, Lainey Gottuso, Ken Jones, Pam Minnick, NC Coastal Federation, Stewart Pickett, Julie Powers, Michelle Powers, Rudi Rudolph, Frank Rush, Mike Wagoner, Julia Batten Wax & Clare Winslow. Ad & Editorial Deadline For December 2014 Issue: Wednesday, Nov. 5

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Holiday Events in Beaufort The Beaufort Historical Association aims to offer something for everyone at its annual Jumble Sale from 9am-3pm, Saturday, Nov. 22. The Beaufort Historic Site transforms into an old-fashioned community market filled with vendors selling a wide variety of items. Visitors can expect to find antiques and collectibles, fine art, pottery, crafts, holiday items, handmade jewelry, 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 one location. “This year’s Jumble Sale is going to be a ton of fun for vendors and shoppers alike,” said BHA Public Relations Director Kara Nunnally. “There will be all kinds of uniquely handmade items, making it the perfect spot to find that holiday gift.” Paired with the BHA’s Community Thanksgiving Feast on Sunday, Nov. 23, it will make for a great autumn weekend in historic Beaufort. The Thanksgiving Feast, also held on the grounds, is a unique old-fashioned gathering of friends, neighbors, and visitors who promote a sense of community while dining on an amazing meal. Planned from 11:30am-1pm the event features Beaufort restaurants who take time out of their schedule to prepare and donate a traditional turkey feast with all the trimmings. In addition to the restaurants, the National Charity League welcomes guests and bakes homemade pies to benefit the BHA’s ongoing preservation and educational programs Served from the Victorian Josiah Bell House, dinner consists of roast turkey with gravy and dressing, ham, seafood bisque, chili, succotash, collards, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, scalloped potatoes, cornbread, cranberry sauce, assorted pies, ice cream, iced tea and coffee. The meals may be packed to take home or eaten on the grounds under a tent – heated, if necessary. The event is held rain or shine. Tickets for the Thanksgiving feast are $20 in advance and $23 the day of the event. Space is limited to 300 guests and tickets sell quickly. 10

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For more information on either event, or to purchase tickets, call 252-728-5225, stop by the Beaufort Historical Association Visitors Center at 130 Turner St., or visit www. beauforthistoricsite.org.

David Russell Performs at Clawson’s Singer, songwriter and performer David Russell has weathered the changing tides of progressive acoustic music. He began classical guitar at age 6 and developed his skills on several instruments. From his first paid gig at age 13 he never looked back, dedicating himself to acoustic string music and carrying his other influences along as he developed. Local music lovers will have a chance to sample Russell’s style for themselves at 7:30pm on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Clawson’s 1905, Beaufort. The performance is part of the Down East Folk Arts Society annual concert series. Tickets are $15, general admission; $12, members; and $8 for students, and can be reserved by calling 252-646-4657. The classically trained guitarist, offers a smorgasbord of styles including flatpicking, steel slide, jazz, Travis picking, Delta blues, folk, Celtic and country. With a wide-ranging clear voice, he performs his songs and those of his fellow writers with an energy and sensitivity that captivates. When it comes to performing he said, “I want to leave people entertained, inspired and uplifted, with memories that stay with them in their daily life – for me, it’s a matter of deep belief and dedication to the workmanship of my craft.” Audiences agree.

Comedy Staged in New Bern “La Cage Aux Folles” remains one of the all-time biggest hits to visit Broadway, adding a new twist to theatrical comedy. After 20 years of unwedded bliss Georges and Albin, two men partnered for better or worse, get in a tight squeeze when George’s son (fathered during a one-night fling) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing politician. Further complicating the situation is the “family business” — Albin and Georges run a drag nightclub in St. Tropez, where Albin is the “star” performer Zaza. Georges reluctantly agrees to masquerade as “normal” when he meets the family of the bride-to-be. But you cannot hide from the truth and the results are hilarious. The New Bern Civic Theatre brings the excitement to the stage Nov. 7-9, 14-16 and 21-22. Evening shows begin at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees begin at 2pm. Tickets are $17 in advance, $19 at the door and $10 for students and active duty military. To learn more, or to reserve tickets, call 252633-0567 or visit www.newberncivictheatre.org.

Holidays Come to Emerald Isle Santa arrives in Emerald Isle at 3pm on Saturday, Nov. 29. The Emerald Isle Business Association presents its 11th annual Christmas Parade on Hwy 58. Only the one true Santa will be present. The tree lighting follows in Merchant’s Park along

with refreshments and holiday caroling while Santa takes time to greet area children. To enter, contact Don Wells at 252-772-3282 or donaldjwells@gmail.com. From 8am-6pm the same day, Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation welcomes some regional talent for its annual arts and crafts fair. The fair features all handmade or handauthenticated items. For vendor information, contact Lainey Gottuso at 252-354-6350 or lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org. There is no application deadline but space is limited and is expected to fill up quickly.

Hop Fest at the Civic Center Craft brewing in North Carolina is gaining popularity, and the Crystal Coast Hop Fest gives everyone a great reason to imbibe – all of the proceeds go to charity. In its third year, the event raises much needed funds for the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, a facility dedicated to helping terminally ill patients at the end of their lives. Look for a variety of popular North Carolina breweries to be in attendance, showcasing their own and brews from around the country. Running from 4-8pm on Saturday, Nov.

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Luncheon/Fashion Show, Nov. 23 The Carteret County Domestic Violence Program is hosting its annual Fashion Show and Luncheon from 12:30-3:30pm on Sunday, Nov. 23, 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. There will also be a small silent auction to raise much needed funds. Lunch will be catered by Floyd’s 1921. Tickets are $35; $15 for age 12 and under, and can be reserved by calling 252-726-2336.

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The Story of Land and Sea By Katy Simpson Smith I AM REVIEWING this novel because it is set in Beaufort, NC, and because the author went to college at Chapel Hill.Â I am not reviewing it because I loved it, but I am thankful that I did read it. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read this book if you want an uplifting story.Â Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read this book if you want to become deeply involved with the characters which are somewhat sketchy.Â Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read this book if you want to be engrossed by a complicated story; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple. Do read this novel if you want to be amazed by some wonderful prose.Â Do read this novel if you want to become immersed in a simple tale of people struggling through hard times.Â Do read this novel if you want to explore how life is often conditioned on making the right decisions at the right time.Â Do read this novel if you want to visit Beaufort in the past.

Katy Simpson Smith teaches writing.Â She says the idea for the story came from finding out there is an unmarked grave in Beaufort of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;a little girl buried in a rum keg.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Â Smith conceives the circumstances of that girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death and builds a story around it.Â Tabitha is the daughter of John and Helen in the novel, the granddaughter of Asa who owns a small plantation.Â Along with a slave girl named Moll these are the central characters of the story.Â John is a former pirate who takes his new wife with him to sea, which is where he is most comfortable.Â Later he takes his daughter on a ship, hoping the ocean air will be the cure she needs. The time period is the end of the Revolutionary War.Â Beaufort is a struggling small town caught up in the back and forth fortunes of war.Â Those familiar with the town will recognize the settings and will likely appreciate the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of the quaint small town venue.Â Slavery was prevalent in the coastal community and the cultural insights here add to the historical value of this work. This short novel is primarily about relationships, a father wishes he had been closer to his daughter, a slave mother grieves when she faces the prospect of losing her son, a husband suffers from an all too brief time spent with his wife.Â These are well used themes but Smith presents them in unique ways.Â The decisions the characters make are wrought with conflict and pain.Â If for no other reason, read this book to discover the view of grace it offers. Curt Finch Emerald Isle BooksÂ Â

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companies usually serviced by Island Essentials provided just the right elements of patient good humor as they informed rental guests that deliveries might be just a little delayed that afternoon due to a serious fire at this business. Housekeeping departments helped by making beds and by looking diligently for extra unopened packets of towels and bed linens. It was cooperatition’s – the best elements of cooperation and competition combined – finest hour within our small island’s vacation rental community. By late morning the fire department allowed us our first look at just how extensive the damage was. The courage of all the local fire departments that responded and battled the terribly hot fire throughout the dark hours of the night was so greatly appreciated, as was the support from the Emerald Isle Police Dept., and the investigators from the SBI and the ATF. We grabbed soot blackened computers, and noted that burnt cotton towels have the sharp, ashy smell of a campfire burnt marshmallow. Rental kayaks had melted flat into a nubby grotesque version of a stand up paddle board. Plastic key fobs and rolling large linen bins had melted into a semblance of icicle formations. Sunset came, an especially brilliant September sky, and all the deliveries were made. We feasted on fried seafood from Jordan’s nearby and waited for the late Saturday night delivery for Sunday’s bundles of linen. Exhausted, yes, but quietly proud of what they had accomplished on a day that had tested them in so many ways. Their good cheer carried the day. Community, these young folks had created it through the busy, hot weekends of summer deliveries when their work family was counting on them then. Fire, as one of its properties, tempers steel. The Island Essentials family knows now just how beautifully strong their “steel” is. Julia Batten Wax Owner/Broker Emerald Isle Realty Jwax@eirealty.com

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more. It’s not about politics, it’s about economics.” The Town of Emerald Isle reaffirmed its support for the existing School Calendar Law on Sept. 9, when the town board approved a resolution urging state leaders to “resist any and all efforts to change the school calendar to an earlier start date.” In his communiqué to the board, Town Manager Frank Rush pointed out that Carteret County occupancy tax revenues for the month of August increased by more than 36 percent after the General Assembly established a uniform start date in 2004. The comparison looked at the change over a three-year period from 2001-04 (prior to the School Calendar Law) to 2005-08. Rush said prior to 2004, more than 90 percent of the school districts in North Carolina opened between July 30 and Aug. 12, “thus eliminating most if not all of the month of August for family travel plans.” “Hopefully, all of our local governmental units will follow the lead of the Carteret County Board of Commissioners, which reaffirmed (on Aug. 18) its support for a uniform start date, and the Town of Emerald Isle,” Rogerson said. Mike Wagoner, President Carteret County Chamber of Commerce

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1, 8, 15, 22: Olde Beaufort Farmer’s Market. 8:30am-1pm. This weekly market is held at Courthouse Square in Beaufort. Visitors can expect local foods, arts, crafts and more. Details: www.beaufortfarmersmarket.com. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Early Bird Paddle Trip. 9-11am. Explore tidal flats, quiet backwaters and the intricate web of life thriving in this pristine natural environment. Kayaks and equipment provided by the NC Aquarium. Age 10 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com. Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-the-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. Age 8 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com. Sat. 1: Boat Shop Bash. Friends of the NC Maritime Museum host this annual fundraiser for the museum at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com

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Sat. 8: Mistletoe Magic Holiday Gift Show. 9am-4pm. This one day show attracts more than 1,000 visitors to the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City, to see exhibitors from near and far. Categories include floral, fine art, glass, jewelry, photography, potters, candles, dolls and more. Shredathon. 10am-2pm. The Emerald Isle Police Dept. will visit the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center to shred old, unwanted documents. Free. Details: 252354-2021. Oyster Roast. 3pm. Mike Moore of Seven Sows Bourbon and Larder in Asheville visits Eastern North Carolina to prepare the menu for the Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend’s new winter oyster roast. Details: 252-515-0708. Tue. 11: Free Aquarium Admission. Visit the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores at no charge in honor of Veterans Day. A nonperishable food drive will be held throughout the day for Martha’s Mission food pantry. Details: www. ncaquariums.com.

3, 10, 17: Story Time and Pre-K Play. 9-10am. Parents and tots 5 and under enjoy open play in the Blue Heron Park gymnasium, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

Wed. 12: Merry Time for Tots – Boats that Float. Youngsters ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy educational stories, crafts and more at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

3, 10, 17, 24: Succulent Seafood. 2-4pm Visit the area’s top eateries and learn how expert chefs choose, prepare and serve fresh local seafood through this NC Aquarium program. Age 12 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Thur. 13: Brown Bag Gam – Echo the Whale. Noon-1pm. Share your lunch hour with the NC Maritime Museum to learn about the 33.5 foot whale skeleton that now calls the museum home. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com

Tues. 4: Nature Trek with Hammocks Beach State Park. 5:30pm. Hammocks Beach State Park Rangers are coming to Swansboro Parks and Recreation to offer a Nature Trek Series. Open to ages 6-12, free class. Details: 910326-2600.

Fri. 14: 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. Call 252-3546350 one week prior for movie title. 15, 22: Horse Sense & Survival. 11am4pm. Join Dr. Sue Stuska for a half-day walking trip to find horses and watch their behavior. Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes that can get wet and muddy are a must. Details: 252-728-2250.

Thur. 6: Brown Bag Gam – Native Americans of the Crystal Coast. Noon-1pm. Share your lunch hour with the NC Maritime Museum to learn about Native Americans who once called the Crystal Coast home. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com 7-9, 14-16 & 21-22: “La Cage Aux Folles.” New Bern Civic Theatre presents this musical that follows Gearges and Albin, two men partnered for better or worse who also run a drag nightclub in St. Tropez. Details: www. newberncivictheatre.org. 7, 14, 21, 28: Surf Fishing. 8-11am. Learn to catch the big ones form the surf with expert instruction and hands-on experience. License requirement is covered; equipment and bait provided. Age 10 and up, $25. Details: 252247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com. Fri. 7: Lunch with Rodney. Enjoy lunch and a spot of history with popular raconteur Rodney Kemp at The History Place, Morehead City. Cost is $12-$15 with lunch, $5-$8 without lunch. This month’s topics are South River, Merrimon & Lukens. Details: 252-247-7533.

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Sat. 15: David Russell in Concert. 7:30pm. The musician brings his talents to Clawsons 1905, Beaufort, thanks to the Down East Folk Arts Society. Tickets are $15, general admission; $12, active duty and members; $8, students, and can purchased by calling 252-646-4657. Details: downeastfolkarts.org. Crystal Coast Hop Fest. This third annual celebration of beer is held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center and supports the Hospice House. Details: 252-808-2244. Thanksgiving Centerpieces. 10am. Join Dani Frnaco at Carolina Home and Garden, Newport, for creative ways to dress the Thanksgiving table. Coast is $5. Details: 252393-9004. Sun. 16: Birding on the White Oak River. 10amNoon. Join local birding expert Joanne Powell and the NC Coastal Federation for a birding cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro.

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Young Business Professionals Get Down to Business WHAT CAN CARTERET County do to attract young adults to our coastal communities and how can they become active and involved citizens? This is the challenge that Connect Carteret – A Young Professionals Network is turning into an opportunity, with the support of a $20,000 grant that has been awarded to the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce from the NC Rural Economic Development Center, Inc. Christina Fulcher of Maurices, Inc. and Scott Eckholdt of Wells Fargo are the current leaders of the young business professionals group, and both serve on the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The chamber is one of eight entities across the state to receive a 2014-15 “New Generation Leaders” grant from the Rural Center. “Operating within the guidelines set forth by the Rural Center, our charge is to come up with a qualified project that is sustainable and consistent with the objectives of Connect Carteret,” Eckholdt said. “Our group’s mission is ‘to make Carteret County a place where young professionals can achieve the

same social, academic, cultural and financial goals of larger communities, while maintaining a higher quality of life.’” Connect Carteret’s logo features the image of a bridge, which symbolizes Carteret County’s unique landscape … where places – and people – are connected by bridges to form “One Great County.” Misty Herget of the Rural Center confirmed that Connect Carteret is on the right track: “Engaging youths and young adults to become more involved in their communities is what the grant program is all about. It can be both a learning experience and a pathway to leadership development.” Fulcher added that “Connect Carteret also serves the purpose of representing young couples who are raising families here by ensuring that Carteret County and its communities are responsive to their specialized needs. We have an obligation to future generations.” Any young professional in the 20-40 age group who is interested in getting involved in Connect Carteret can visit Connect Carteret on Facebook for upcoming events … or contact Julie Naegelen at the chamber, 252-726-6350 or julie@nccoastchamber.com.

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Giving Thanks this Fall NOVEMBER IS AN exciting and beautiful month on our island. I love the cooler days, bright blue skies and nights which are so pleasant and refreshing. Two important holidays are in November, Veterans Day on Nov. 11 and Thanksgiving on Nov. 27. These days afford us the opportunity to reflect on our history and heritage. I would like to encourage all of our citizens to thank our brave men and women who have faithfully served in our Armed Services. Veterans Day give us an opportunity to say ‘thanks for a job well done.’ We appreciate the sacrifice of our veterans who gave so much to protect our freedoms and to ensure that we can continue to live in the greatest nation and that we continue to be a beacon of liberty and freedom. I invite you to attend the Veterans Day parade in Morehead City on Saturday, Nov. 8.

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The parade starts at 11am. I am Mayor Eddie Barber planning on riding in the parade and I am excited to represent Emerald Isle as we say “thanks” to all of our veterans. Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate all of our blessings with family and friends. All too often we take our blessings for granted. This Thanksgiving, I encourage you to take time to thank God for all the blessings he has bestowed upon us. As we gather with family and friends to have a bountiful meal, watch the parades and football games and read the ads for “Black Friday” let us take time to pause and give meaningful thanks for all God has done for us this past year and to ask for his blessings in the coming years. Let’s have a day filled with Thanksgiving. On Saturday, Nov. 29, the annual Emerald Isle Christmas parade will begin at 3pm. This is always a fun filled afternoon as we prepare for the Christmas holiday. I hope to see you at the parade on Saturday, Nov. 29. As mayor, I am thankful for the opportunity I have to serve the great people of Emerald Isle. I am blessed to have been elected to this office. May God Bless you and may we all take time to have a thankful heart and spirit in November.

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THE ENTIRE TOWN of Emerald Isle continued to work hard during FY 2013-2014 to keep Emerald Isle the great place that it is, and to make it even better in the future for our residents, property owners, businesses, and visitors! The town strives to provide quality services to sustain a high quality of life and to maintain a small-town atmosphere. Our services and community improvements are designed to make Emerald Isle an even better place for our residents to enjoy their lives, and are also strategically implemented to maintain and enhance Emerald Isle’s desirability as a tourism destination, retirement location and investment option. Our challenge is to accomplish all of this in the most cost-effective manner, and we continue to place a high priority on the maintenance of the lowest possible tax rates and strategic grant opportunities. We also strive to be an inclusive community, and the town’s leadership thoughtfully considers the input of all who live here, recreate here, make their livelihoods here, and invest here. Emerald Isle is a special place to so many people, and it takes everyone’s input and contributions to achieve the town’s goals! The mayor, board of commissioners, planning board members, advisory committees, town manager, town staff, and many concerned citizens remain committed to the continued success of Emerald Isle. We are proud of our collective accomplishments – for you – during the past year, and look forward to another productive year in FY 2014-2015! Highlights of the past fiscal year (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014) included the following:

Additional 5.2 Miles of Bicycle Path Completed

The town is very pleased to fully complete the town’s bicycle path along the entire length of Emerald Isle, and it now runs from the eastern town limits to The Point – a total of nearly 11 miles! Additional segments were completed during FY 13-14 along Hwy 58 from Fairfax Road to Ocean Drive (1.4 miles), along Hwy 58 from Ocean Reef to the eastern town limits (2.7 miles), and along Coast Guard Road from Dolphin Ridge to The Point (1.1 miles). These new bicycle path segments were funded by the proceeds of a dedicated 1-cent property tax rate increase approved in 2013 after significant public support was expressed. The “Emerald Path,” the new formal name for the bicycle path network, is heavily utilized by residents and visitors. The town developed and maintains the Emerald Path to provide an alternative transportation option, promote healthy lifestyles, provide a safe environment for bicyclists, walkers, and runners, promote the patronage of local businesses along the path, and to provide another attractive amenity to entice visitors to choose Emerald Isle.

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After more than a decade of consistent progress, the town finally completed all of the planned storm water pump improvements along the Coast Guard Road corridor that were envisioned in a Town-commissioned study completed in the early 2000s. Two existing storm water pumps in the Lands End community and one existing pump at The Point were connected to the town’s environmentally-friendly storm water management system at Emerald Isle Woods Park, and are now providing relief from chronic nuisance flooding concerns in these areas. More than 1.5 miles of additional storm water pipe was installed to connect these pump stations to Emerald Isle Woods. These connections were also funded by the proceeds of a dedicated 1-cent property tax rate increase approved in 2013. The town’s overall system pumps storm water, pond water, and ground water from 8 locations in various neighborhoods along Coast Guard Road, and discharges the pumped water in Emerald Isle Woods Park. The pumped water is filtered through a series of upland and wetland areas before ultimately being infiltrated into the ground or discharged to Bogue Sound.

Community Center Expansion Completed

A new 1,200 sq. ft. expansion of the Community Center was completed in June, and now provides dedicated space for the town’s popular exercise classes. The former area used for 24

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New Playground Equipment at Blue Heron Park

The town’s largest playground, located at Blue Heron Park (behind the Emerald Isle Police Station), was outfitted with all new playground equipment in April, and is a big hit with kids, parents, and grandparents alike. The new equipment replaced aging equipment that was installed approximately 15 years ago.

New Soundfront Pier at Boating Access Area

A new 1,000 ft. long soundfront pier along the west side of the entry canal at the Emerald Isle Public Boating Access Area was completed in November, adding another amenity to this popular facility. The new pier enables access to fishing, beautiful views (Cont. on page 26)

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of Bogue Sound, and provides a temporary mooring location while boaters retrieve their vehicles to pull boats out of the water. The new pier was funded primarily by a grant from the NC Division of Coastal Management.

Town Takes Active Position on Key Issues

The town was actively engaged in several key issues during FY 13-14 that have the potential to significantly impact Emerald Isle’s property owners in a negative manner. The board of commissioners established the town’s firm opposition to the issues below, and continues to work with the decisionmakers and other coastal stakeholders to protect the town’s interests: • Coastal Homeowners Insurance Increases: The town continues to oppose the latest request for a 35% increase in coastal homeowners insurance rates, which are already five times higher for Emerald Isle property owners than communities in the Piedmont and Mountain areas. A final decision by the NC Commissioner of Insurance is expected in early 2015. • Flood Insurance Reform: Certain reform provisions in a 2012 Federal law were set to take effect in 2014, and potentially would have resulted in significant flood insurance rate increases for some Emerald Isle property owners who complied with flood zone requirements that were enforced at the time of construction. Fortunately, the US Congress

approved a four year delay in the provisions in the 2012 law, and directed further study. • Critical Habitat Designations: Emerald Isle is wellknown for its sea turtles, and the town continues to support and conduct several activities designed to protect sea turtles. Despite these historical and ongoing activities, Federal agencies have declared all of Bogue Banks, including Emerald Isle as “critical habitat areas.” At this point, the designation has not had any negative consequences for Emerald Isle, however, it is likely to lead to additional Federal regulations in the future that could potentially add significant cost to beneficial beach nourishment projects and restrict public access. • School Calendar Changes: Prior to 2005, state school districts each established their own school start date, which increasingly occurred earlier and earlier in August, and even into late July, and directly impacted tourism in Emerald Isle. As a result of legislation approved by the NC General Assembly, a uniform school start date of Aug. 25 was implemented in 2005. That legislation was later tweaked, and now specifies that the school year begin no earlier than the Monday closest to Aug. 26. This change resulted in a 36% increase in August room occupancy tax collections after the August 25 start date was established in 2005. There are now annual efforts by others to change the school calendar to again allow schools (Cont. on page 32)

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Adult Programs

•AA: Saturdays at 8pm meets at town hall. •Art Club: Meets every Wed, 12:45-4pm at Parks & Recreation. •Community Woodworkers’ Club: 1st Thurs at 7pm at town hall. •Emerald Isle Stamp (Philately) Club: 2nd& 4th Thurs at 7pm at town hall. •Quilters Group: 3rd Wed of each month from 1-4pm at town hall.

* Athletics (Fun for all ages!) *

•Open-Play Basketball: Tue 5:30-6:30pm, age 15 and under; 6:30-8pm, age 16 & up; Sat 9-11am, age15 & under; 11am-4pm, age 16 & up. •Open Indoor Volleyball: Crystal Coast Girls Youth Volleyball Tournaments will take place on Wednesday and Friday nights in October. •Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon & Thurs 5:30-6:30pm, age 15 & under; 6:30-8pm, age 16 & up *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS COST $2 FOR NONMEMBERS*

AEROBICS

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

Yoga Program Schedule

•Yoga: Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for all levels: Tues 10am & Thurs 9am. •Gentle Yoga: Friday 10:30am: $2 members, $7 nonmembers. •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 10:30am & Wed 9am: $5 members, $10 nonmembers.

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Nov. 3, 10, 17, 9-10am, Story Time and Pre-K Play. Story time in our classroom followed by open play in our gymnasium for children aged birth to 5 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult, as supervision is not provided. This is a time for parents and children to socialize and play. Please bring any supplies needed such as diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. Call 252-354-6350 for more details. Nov. 8, 10am-2pm, Annual Shredathon. The 2nd annual Shredathon sponsored by the Emerald Isle Police Dept. will take place at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Community Center near the tennis courts. For more info contact Lt. Bill Bailey at 252-354-2021 or wbailey@emeraldisle-nc.org Nov. 14, 7pm, Friday Free Flicks. Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. The title for this month is, “Peabody and Sherman.” Nov. 18, 10am-2pm, CPR and First Aid for Adults, Children & Infants. American Heart Association CPR Certification provides training on how to correctly perform CPR on adults, children and infants as well as basic first aid. Certification class fee is $34! You must preregister and prepay for this class. Call 252-354-6350 to register today! Nov. 29, 3pm, 11th Emerald Isle Christmas Parade. Emerald Isle Christmas Parade sponsored by the Emerald Isle Business Association and the Town of Emerald Isle will take place on Hwy 58, Emerald Drive. Important note to all entrants: There will be only ONE Santa Claus in the parade and he will be riding in a float at the end. Also, please join us after the parade for the official Christmas Tree Lighting at Merchant’s Park! Enjoy free refreshments, as well as a holiday caroling sing-a-long as Santa Claus visits with the children. To enter, contact Don Wells at 252-772-3282 or donaldjwells@gmail.com. Nov. 29, 8am-6pm, 3rd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation will host our 3rd annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair in the gymnasium. The fair will feature all handmade or handauthenticated items from local artisans and crafters. This is also the weekend of our annual Christmas Parade which is the kick-off to the holiday season here in Emerald Isle. For more information contact Lainey Gottuso at 252-354-6350 or lgottuso@ emeraldisle-nc.org.

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to start earlier and earlier in August, and the town continues to monitor and oppose these efforts. • County Sales Tax Distribution: A request by mainland municipalities in Carteret County to change the way sales tax is distributed to the various municipalities in the county could potentially result in a loss of up to $600,000 (the equivalent of 2 cents on the town’s tax rate) in annual sales tax revenue for Emerald Isle. The town has worked hard, and continues to work hard to convince the Carteret County Board of Commissioners to reject this request and maintain the current distribution formula, which is the only authorized formula that recognizes the economic contributions of second home owners and visitors.

New Fire Engine

The Emerald Isle Fire Dept. provides fire suppression services with three pumper trucks and one ladder truck, and responds out of two stations. The town has established a 20-year life cycle for each truck, and has scheduled the replacement of one truck every five years. A new Toyne pumper truck was placed in service in March, and replaced an existing Seagrave pumper truck (that was actually 25 years old). The new pumper truck insures that the dedicated EIFD personnel have safe and effective equipment to battle fires in Emerald Isle.

Plans for New Welcome Center Advance

The town worked closely with the Carteret County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) during FY 13-14 to develop a plan to replace the existing Western Carteret Visitors Center on the mainland (near the Hwy 58 and 24 intersection) with a new welcome center on the island. The plan to construct a new building at the site of Merchants Park in Emerald Isle was ultimately approved by the town and the TDA, and construction of a new 1,400 sq. ft. facility will occur in early 2015. The new facility is expected to draw many more visitors to learn more about Emerald Isle and Carteret County, and will present a higher quality image to visitors to our area. The town will construct and own the new building, and will lease it to the TDA for a 10year period to recover construction costs.

Grant Funds for Parking Lot Improvements

After considerable coordination with state officials, the town was finally able to secure the remaining grant funds originally associated with the formerly proposed aquarium pier at Emerald Isle for the town’s ongoing, solo efforts to eventually develop a new ocean fishing pier at the site of the Eastern Ocean Regional Access. With the state’s decision to no longer partner with the town, the town continues to work toward the development of a new ocean fishing pier over the long-term. As such, the remaining state grant funds ($726,000) were released to the town during FY 13-14, and will be used to fund parking lot and storm water improvements at the site in winter 2014-2015. These grant funds were originally awarded to the NC Aquariums, the town’s original partner, for this purpose.

Inaugural Emerald Isle Half-Marathon & 5K Draws Big Crowd

The inaugural Emerald Isle Half-Marathon & 5K race drew nearly 1,300 runners and their families to Emerald Isle in March, adding another first-class special event to the town’s spring shoulder season. The event, which was coordinated by a volunteer committee with assistance from the town, raised a total of $42,000 for future bicycle path improvements in Emerald Isle. The success of the 2014 event led the committee to add a full marathon (26.2 miles) to the half-marathon and 5K races for 2015, with a goal of more than 2,000 runners!

Fortunately No Hurricane Impacts … But SNOW Instead!

Town staff was again prepared for hurricane threats during 2014, however, Emerald Isle was fortunate to avoid any serious threats. The town faced a different weather challenge in 2014, as Emerald Isle was blanketed by snow and ice in January and February, which forced school and business cancellations in the entire area.

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Planning for Future Nourishment

The town, in partnership with the Carteret County Beach Commission, continues to closely monitor the condition of the beach strand and is prepared to implement future beach nourishment projects in the future when necessary. Fortunately, the beach remains wide, with continued seaward migration of sand dunes, resulting in an attractive recreational beach and effective storm protection system. The Point also remains very stable, now more than nine years after the town relocated the main ebb channel in Bogue Inlet in 2005. The main ebb channel remains approximately 1,800 feet away from the town’s vehicle ramp, with a wide flat beach area and new dunes in between. The town’s long term plans include the replication of the 2005 project when needed in the future in order to keep The Point stable. Reliable funding sources (room occupancy taxes, special district property taxes, dedicated General Fund property taxes) are in place, and are expected to be nearly sufficient to meet the town’s future beach nourishment and inlet management needs. Additionally, the town continues to support work by the Carteret County Beach Commission to secure a 50-year permit authorization for future projects. These actions will help to insure that the beach, our most important asset, and The Point remain stable over the long-term.

Dredge Spoils Placed at The Point

The town worked with the US Army Corps of Engineers to place dredge spoils from the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) at The Point in January, with approximately 50,000 cubic yards of material added to increase the ground elevation and further promote the future stability of The Point. The US Army Corps of Engineers typically dredges the AIWW near Cedar Point every 3 years or so, and historically disposes of the dredged sand on the beach in Emerald Isle.

Keeping Bogue Inlet Dredged

Bogue Inlet connecting channel (a separate federally-authorized channel from the AIWW to the Atlantic Ocean) is a vital navigation channel for western Carteret County and eastern Onslow County, but has not received regular annual appropriations from the US Congress for nearly a decade. For the

third time in the last decade, the town helped to organize a state/local funding partnership to secure an additional $320,000 for maintenance dredging in Bogue Inlet in the absence of federal funding. These funds should enable maintenance dredging to occur over the next year as needed.

Maintains Second Lowest Tax Among Beach Towns

The board of commissioners adopted the FY 14-15 budget in June 2014, with total annual appropriations of nearly $8.7 million across all town funds. The FY 14-15 budget maintains the same property tax rate for all property owners, with 12.5 cents per $100 of assessed value dedicated for General Fund activities and an additional 1.5 cents dedicated for future beach nourishment activities. (An additional 3 cents is levied on all oceanfront and inlet-front property owners for future beach nourishment activities.) The town’s General Fund property tax rate remained the second lowest of the 21 oceanfront towns in North Carolina. Only Sunset Beach, with a 10.5 cent tax rate, enjoys a lower rate than Emerald Isle. Other oceanfront communities have rates ranging from 12.7 cents to 43.5 cents. The town continues to place a high priority on the lowest possible tax rate.

Town Maintains Solid Financial Position

The town continues to maintain a solid financial position that seeks to balance the town’s financial needs with the ability of our taxpayers to fund the town government. The town’s leadership works very hard to develop clear priorities, invest appropriately in service quality and strategic capital improvements, and operate in an efficient manner. The town ended FY 13-14 with total net assets in excess of $19 million, and with more than $3.4 million of fund balance across all town funds. The town ended FY 13-14 with a slight General Fund surplus of $43,000, and the town’s General Fund balance is approximately $2.15 million, or approximately 26% of annual General Fund expenditures during FY 13-14 (~ $8.3 million). The total assessed valuation of the town is nearly $3 billion. The town continues to operate with relatively low outstanding debt of approximately $4 million, with no terms longer than 9 years.

EIPD Implements New Outreach Programs

The Emerald Isle Police Dept. implemented three new programs during FY 13-14 to better educate residents, prevent crime and develop productive relationships between EIPD and the community. The new monthly “PEP” program, “Police Educating the Public,” includes presentations from senior EIPD personnel about crime prevention and public safety, and has been well-attended. The new “Coffee With a Cop” program visits a different local restaurant each month, and provides an opportunity for informal conversation with EIPD’s finest with a goal to develop better relationships. With the assistance of a dedicated volunteer committee, the Town’s Neighborhood Watch program has been re-established, with great participation from most Emerald Isle neighborhoods.

Fire Dept. Continues to Promote Beach Safety

The fire department continued its efforts to promote beach safety in FY 13-14. The town’s trained fire department personnel, fixed lifeguards (at the town’s two regional beach access facilities), and the roving beach patrol were involved in numerous “saves” during the summer of 2013 and 2014, and made a positive difference for numerous beach visitors. The fire department also implemented a new “Beach and Water Safety Course” in 2014, with periodic educational programs including information on rip currents, warning systems,

weather conditions and other helpful information for beach visitors.

Town Continues Deer Management Efforts

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission has recommended that the town plan to remove approximately 50 deer annually in order to maintain a stable deer population in Emerald Isle. The town continued its efforts to control the deer population in the most cost-effective manner by removing a total of 51 deer in January and February with a specially trained volunteer bow-hunting group and EIPD officers. More than 1,000 lbs. of deer meat was donated to the Hope Mission, a community kitchen serving the hungry in Morehead City.

Maximum Building Heights Reduced

Consistent with the town’s key goal of maintaining a smalltown, “family beach” atmosphere, the board of commissioners amended the town’s building height ordinance to establish a maximum mean roof height of 40 ft. for nearly all new structures (commercial and residential) in Emerald Isle. On a case-by-case basis, commercial structures may be granted a 50 ft. maximum mean roof height upon issuance of a special use permit by the board of commissioners. An exception is also included for dry stack marina structures (50 ft. maximum mean roof height).

Plans for Jean Preston Memorial Playground Advance

A volunteer committee continues fundraising efforts for the planned Jean Preston Memorial Playground, in honor of the late NC Senator who served for two decades in the NC General Assembly. The new playground will be located on two vacant lots owned by the town directly adjacent to the Emerald Isle Public Boating Access Area (west side), with beautiful views of Bogue Sound. The committee’s fundraising goal is $75,000, which would fund new playground equipment and a small splash-park feature.

Village West Rezoning Begins

In the mid-2000s, the town identified the areas centered on Bogue Inlet Pier and Islander Drive as likely candidates for future redevelopment, and created the Village East (Bogue Inlet Pier) and Village West (Islander Drive) land use concepts to promote quality redevelopment that would allow mixed uses (residential and commercial in the same area and in the same building). The area centered on Bogue Inlet Pier has now been completely rezoned to the Village East zoning district, and the first two parcels in the Islander Drive area have now been rezoned to the Village West zoning district in anticipation of a new building expansion at The Islander Suites and the planned new Transportation Impact headquarters. It is anticipated that other parcels in the Islander Drive area will eventually be rezoned to Village West as the real estate market fully recovers in the future.

Town Seeking New Traffic Signal Poles

The town’s four signalized intersections on Hwy 58 (Coast Guard Road, Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, Mangrove Drive and Bogue Inlet Drive) are currently outfitted with signals suspended from creosote poles and wire, and the town submitted a formal request to the NC Dept. of Transportation to replace these traffic signal poles with fixed steel poles in the future. The fixed steel poles would be more durable, particularly in hurricane wind conditions, and would improve the aesthetics of the Hwy 58 corridor through Emerald Isle. The town is seeking assistance from NC Representative Pat McElraft, NC Sen. Norman Sanderson and the NC Board of Transportation for State funding for this project in the future. (Cont. on page 34) ISLAND REVIEW • November 2014

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2014 St. Patrick’s Day Festival Was Biggest Ever!

The 23rd annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day Festival was held on March 15, and brought out a record setting crowd estimated as high as 30,000! Great weather, great attractions, and great people made it a great kickoff for the 2014 season. Please join us on March 14, 2015 for the 24th annual event!

Other Items of Note in FY 13-14:

• A 2.7 mile segment of Ocean Drive in eastern Emerald Isle was resurfaced, improving ride quality and aesthetics in the area between the eastern Town limits and 25th Street. This project was the largest and most expensive Town street resurfacing project in the history of the Town. • All EIPD officers were trained and equipped with tasers. The new tasers make it easier to apprehend suspects and hostile subjects, promote officer safety, and, most importantly, the presence of the tasers serves as a deterrent to hostile behavior. • The town’s golf cart program continues to grow in popularity, with more than 425 carts now registered. Town staff has added more than 30 golf cart only parking spaces at neighborhood beach accesses, and plan more in the future. • The EmeraldFest concert series, produced in conjunction with the Seaside Arts Council and the companion SwanFest series, continues to offer quality outdoor musical entertainment during the summer months. • Replacement beach access walkways were constructed at Fawn Drive, Sea Dunes Drive and Deer Horn Drive. The town maintains more than 60 beach access walkways, and strives to replace 2 or 3 walkways per year. • The town participated in the development of a strategic economic development plan with the Carteret County Economic Development Council, the County, and other municipalities in the county that identified the need for more spring and fall special events in Emerald Isle, among other goals to enhance economic opportunity in Emerald Isle. • Town staff collected yard debris from more than 16,000 collection points during FY 13-14, and disposed of nearly 700 loads of yard debris. The demand for yard debris collection continues to grow exponentially, and town staff is working as hard as possible to keep up with the demand. • New Police Chief Jeff Waters promoted Tony Reese to police major, Paul Cheshire to police captain, and Bill Bailey to police lieutenant. EIPD continues to offer excellent service under this leadership team. • The town’s contractor, Simmons & Simmons Management, collected nearly 3,300 tons of residential trash and nearly 725 tons of recyclables in FY 13-14. Recycling collections have increased by 43% over the past five years. • Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Emerald Isle Business Association and committed volunteers, continued a strong tradition of quality special events, including the 8th annual Day 4 Kids, 10th annual Emerald Isle Triathlon and the 10th annual Christmas Parade. • Parks and Recreation continues to offer high quality children’s programs, including pre-school, afterschool, and summer day camps. • Parks and Recreation and public works staff worked hard to maintain an attractive and well-maintained Hwy 58 right of way all through town. The town strives to create a “park-like” appearance along Hwy 58 from the bridge to the town hall complex. • The Planning and Inspections Dept. permitted a total of 34

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24 new residential units in Emerald Isle during FY 13-14, and conducted nearly 2,500 inspections during the fiscal year. • The EI Police Dept. was involved in nearly 8,500 calls for service during the entire fiscal year, with a significant increase in call volumes during the summer months. • The Fire Dept. extinguished 18 structure fires in Emerald Isle during the entire fiscal year, with nearly all resulting in only minor damage. • The town continued its close partnership with the nonprofit Emerald Isle EMS, Inc. during FY 13-14. EI EMS, Inc. continues to operate a high quality, professional service for the Town’s residents and visitors, and responded to more than 725 calls for emergency medical services during the fiscal year.

Mayor Barber Takes Office, Commissioners Re-Elected

Emerald Isle voters elected Eddie Barber as the new mayor of Emerald Isle in November and re-elected Nita Hedreen, Maripat Wright, and John Wootten for new terms on the board of commissioners. They serve alongside Floyd Messer and Tom Hoover, whose current terms don’t expire until 2015. Sadly, Commissioner Hedreen passed away in August 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. She served on the board of commissioners for nearly 11 years, and cared deeply about the town and its people. She is greatly missed by all of us. The board of commissioners appointed Jim Normile to serve the remainder of her term after her passing.

Stay Informed!

The town maintains a comprehensive website (www. emeraldisle-nc.org), an email distribution list (sign up in the top right corner of the website), publishes the monthly Emerald Tidings newsletter via the email distribution list and in the Island Review magazine, and also sends out Twitter updates. The town strives to make sure our residents, property owners, and visitors are well-informed about the town’s services, projects, and issues.

Employees Strive to Provide Quality Services

The entire town staff is committed to serving you in the best way possible, and our employees work hard to maintain and improve our beautiful town. Although there is always room for improvement, the town is fortunate to employ a quality staff of committed people. The various town departments continued to provide the high quality, responsive, and courteous daily services that our residents, businesses and visitors deserve in Emerald Isle over the past year, and will continue to do so in the future. Thank you for the privilege of serving you!

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Autumn Update for Indian Beach FALL IS HERE. Schools are back in session and people are making plans for the holidays. We at Indian Beach would like your holidays here to be as fun and safe as possible. If you need anything or have any concerns, we invite you to stop by town hall and speak with Bryan or Linda. They, as well as the other departments, want your time here to be relaxing and enjoyable. Throughout this holiday season, be mindful of things going on around you. Contact the appropriate agency if you have a concern. Our police and fire departments are always willing to help answer any questions you may have. Our police department can be contacted at 252-247-6700 and our fire department can be contacted at 252-247-7994 or 252-723-3545. Indian Beach has had a lot going on the past few months. Our fire department has already ordered its new fire engine to replace an existing engine that is over 27 years old. We hope to take delivery sometime in December. Our internship has also started in the fire department. The Jack H. Goldstein Scholarship Program places interns on a shift at the fire department. They are provided sleeping quarters and areas to study for school. They must maintain an appropriate GPA and remain in good standing with the college. If you would like further information on the Internship Program, please contact Chief Miller at 252-247-

7994. 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 utilizing our beaches, we continue to ask that you help keep them clean a n d safe. We have a beautiful beach and we need your help to keep it that way. Our fire department auxiliary is selling T-shirts. If you would like to purchase one as a Christmas gift, make contact with them. They have many colors and sizes in which to choose. All proceeds go to the fire department auxiliary. Help us promote our department everywhere you go. We hope that you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

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at the AQUARIUM Dinosaurs Disappearing YOU STILL HAVE time to see the dinosaurs – but not much! Nov. 11 is the last day to view the big beasts from the distant past before they go extinct. Strange, life-like animatronic creatures from millions of years ago move, call and occasionally even spit on the Marsh Boardwalk, 9am5pm. The exhibit was destined to disappear after Labor Day, but the aquarium held onto the animals so year-round and regional residents had more opportunity to see them, or see them again. The step back in time is free with admission or membership. Here’s a dino-mite deal for the last days: bring a kid with you Nov. 1-7 for a dinodiscount. Pay for one adult admission and receive one free admission for a child ages 3-12 accompanying you for the day. Get some dinosaur magic to go in the gift shop, where dinosaur-themed books,

T-shirts, stuffed animals and other gear are 25 percent off through Nov. 11.

Another Good Deal Aquarium admission is free for everybody on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. No past or present military affiliation is required. In addition to free admission, the dinosaurs are another big reason to visit. Nov. 11 is the last day to see them. 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. •Bring non-perishable food items for the local food pantry. This annual effort helps Martha’s Mission Cupboard stockpile provisions to help many families through hard times. Cereal, peanut butter, powdered milk, canned fruit and vegetables, dried beans, rice, saltines and other staples are particularly in demand. Just check that the expiration dates haven’t passed and bring the items with you to the aquarium. • Donate blood to the American Red Cross during a blood drive at the aquarium, 10am-4pm.

Toddler Time Enjoy stories, crafts, songs, puppets and animal encounters with your tots during Toddler Time, every Wednesday from 9:30-10:20am, except for Nov. 26 and Dec. 4. Activities feature a different animal species each week. November’s celebrity creatures include seahorses on Nov.

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Something Special The aquarium’s special activities department offers intriguing programs throughout the winter. Fishing and paddling adventures continue as far into November as weather permits. For indoor excitement when the clouds move in or the cold wind blows, behind-the-scenes tours for age 5 and up are offered four days a week, and a more extensive tour on Saturdays for age 8 and up. Also watch for the return of the Succulent Seafood series. Advance registration and fees are required for these programs.

your holiday plans for your family: • Santa by the Sea on Friday, Dec. 12, is a magic, memorable holiday evening for children. The highlight is personal time with Santa. Each child age 12 and under receives a professional FotoFX photo of the encounter. Don’t miss the localized snowstorm where kids can frolic among the flakes. Tickets 5:30-8:30pm, $15 per person. See the website for more information or to buy advance tickets. • 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 behindthe-scenes action. Dec. 29 is for kids in first and second grades; Dec. 30 for third and fourth grades and Dec. 31 for fifth and sixth grades. Camps run 8:30am-2:30pm. Space is limited and advance registration is required; $40 per camper.

Holidays Ahead The aquarium is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day and closes early Dec. 12 for Santa by the Sea. Otherwise, the aquarium and the gift shop are open 9am5pm throughout the holiday season – including New Year’s Day. Here are some happenings to consider when making

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Atlantic

Jerry Jackson to Emmett and Jane Pittman, 425 Seashore Drive, $30,000.

Atlantic Beach

Delane and James Landacre to Terry Malpass and Brad and Sandra Malpass, 115 Mobile Drive, $27,000. Larry and Lynette Land to Douglas Caldwell, 602 Fort Macon Road #206, $37,500. Par Bra Bar, LLC to Mitch Cox, 201 Henderson Blvd. #8, $38,000. Tammy Forte to Cindi and Thomas Kirkland, 201 Henderson Blvd. #9, $42,000. The Bank of Hampton Roads to Mark Hayes, 115 Coral Bay Court, $65,000. Johnnie Hughes to Charles and Deborah Jacobs, 104 Pinewood Drive, $125,000. Blanche Taylor to Mark and Carole Lovitt, 214 Dogwood St., $155,000. DRB Enterprise, LLC to Bryan and Megan Frazer, 132 Madison Bay Drive, $177,500. Gerald Manfredi to Che and Lindy Gonzalez, 209 Knollwood Drive, $185,000. 304B IBRC, LLC to Michael and Wendy Nabors, 2509 Fort Macon Road #304, $219,000.

Barbara Willis and William Downum to Roseanne Care, 99 Circle Drive, $63,000.

Michael and Michelle Sims to John and Melissa Fleming, 321 Ardan Oaks Drive, $325,000.

Patricia Norris to Steven Farkas, 340 & 354 Sandy Point Drive, $78,000.

Gurman and Reba Maready to Wesley Elmore and Alice LeeElmore, 320 Bonita St., $420,000.

Robert and Diane Hardy to Sound Corp., Inc., 350 Steep Point Road, $120,000. William Anderson to Leonard Melfi, 116 Olga Road, $130,000. Betty Jane Peterson to Emma and Edward House, Jr., 701 Courtyard East, $132,000. Pamela and Bobby Lewis to David and Kathleen Hoffman, 304 Jones Ave., $135,000. Elaine and Curtis Davis, Jr. to Kevin Hoyle, 112 Wyndchase Lane, $170,000. Judith and John Burnett, Jr. to Michael and Cynthia Henry, 1111 Ann St., $258,000. James Lomax to Paul and Judith Kornafel, 135 Heron Point Road, $331,000. Streamline Developers, LLC to Richard and Kristi Ann Paylor, 250 Gatsey Lane, $344,000. Betty Jean Haddock and Dorothy Merrow to Dee and James Allen Johnson, Jr., 130 Thurman Road, $376,000.

Andrew and Elaine Caldwell to Marlene Buddine and Jurgen Wiehl, 1400 Fort Macon Road #222, $275,000.

David and Brenda Booth, Diane Davis, Harold and Deborah Booth and John Jones, III to Front Street House, LLC, 229 Front St., $400,000.

John and Mary Wilder to Heidi and Douglas Cawman, 1522 Ann St., $310,000.

Gerharda Sanchez to Jason Copland and Spencer Copland, 117 Front St., $400,000.

BKD, Inc. to Jeff and Sandra Looper, 124 Bogue Blvd., $362,000.

Juergen and Lydia Kachler to Edwin Davis, 301 Sandy Point Drive, $560,000.

312 Tryon, LLC to Michael and Jan Sutton, 312 Tryon St., $450,000. Sandra and Joseph Robinson, Jr. to Jeffery and Laurie Webb, 206 Kinston Ave., $510,000. Ralph and Linda Moore to Kenneth and Ann Dickinson and Robert Dickinson, 808 Ocean Ridge Drive, $590,000.

Beaufort

BB&T to Timothy Reith, 202 Leeward Lane, $15,000. Michael Kirk to Richard and Sherilene Melke, 135 Riverside Drive, $33,000. Mary Johnson to Christopher and Gail Seufert, 130 Olga Road, $50,000. Arthur Vanek to Jose Rodriguez, 336 Ware Creek Road, $59,000.

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Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during September 2014.*

Venture Equities, LLC to Anne Lanteri, 119 Front St., $580,000. Douglas and Legrande Smith to David Evans and Robin Lewis, 2684 Lennoxville Road, $900,000. Southern Bank & Trust Co. to Gregory Ireland, 1615 Front St., $960,000. Gregory and Deborah Ireland to Tiffany and William Clark, IV, 1301 Front St., $1,050,000.

Cape Carteret

Thomas and Hilda Williams to Charles and Sandra Brown and Carrie Ann Brown, 109 Bayshore Drive, $150,000. PNC Bank, N.A. to Aldwyn and Kimberly Isley, 211 Bayside Drive, $191,000.

Cedar Island

Mark and Penny Smith and Jeffrey Smith to Gary and Kelly Styons, 168 Sound View Drive, $110,000.

Cedar Point

Fred and Jacquelyn Eatman to Alfred and Roxanne Ebron, 109 Sun Burst Circle, $330,000.

Emerald Isle

Lisa Simpson and Lester and Alma Simpson to Louis and Susan Jorgensen, 6905 Canal Drive, $110,000. Jimmy and Dorothy Royal to James and Betty Winstead, 204 Captains Court, $110,000. William and Teri Farrington to Town of Emerald Isle, 6811 Canal Drive, $172,500. Ted and Brenda Jenkins to Darren and Jennifer Dawson and Lesley and Harry Albritton, Jr., 7117 Canal Drive, $180,000. Sharon Lord to Ralph and Pamela Taylor, 130 Page Place, $255,000. Ann and Arthur Clouser, III to James and Kristen Dubovec, 6903 Canal Drive, $285,000. Charles and Elizabeth Hutton to Richard and Laura Ann Drew, 8801 Reed Drive #205, $313,500. Glenn and Linda Kenan to Troy and Renee Yenser, 8608 Ocean View Drive, $330,000 Myron and Wendy Maready to Michael and Joyce Mullins, 207 Park Drive, $404,000. Irvin and Jessica Martinez to Anthony and Emily DeLucia, 9714 Green Glen Road, $503,500. Gregory and Mindy Dennis to The Conch Shack, LLC, 7124 Canal Drive, $725,000. The Bank of New York Mellon to James Danko, 9715 Dolphin Ridge Road, $1,125,000. Robert and Mary Lou Betz to Neil and Joyce Pierce, 9409 Ocean Drive, $1,575,000.

Gloucester

Williams, 479 Cape Lookout Drive, $45,000. Regina and Harvey Hill, Jr. to Jonathan and Stacey Martin, 122 Willow St., $65,000. Charles Webb, Jr. to Cynthia Webb Joyner, 648 Island Road, $133,500. Donald and Judith Currier to L. Elmer and Marie Britt, 663 Island Road, $142,000. Peter and Mary Hargett to Gregory and Elizabeth Hargett, 128 Old Ferry Dock Road, $204,000. Steven and Susan Garris to Robert and Susan Johnson, 206 Cape Lookout Drive, $270,000. Bank of America, N.A. to Curtis Ayers, 1121 Pintail Lane, $410,000.

Indian Beach

Douglas and Tammy Schooley to B Squared Rentals, LLC, 1700 Salter Path Road #104, $35,000. RBC Real Estate Finance, Inc. to Stephen and Kimberly Brawley,1550 Salter Path Road #702, $285,500. RBC Real Estate Finance Inc. to Melissa and Henry Stevens, IV, 1505 Salter Path Road #707, $285,500. Robert Antonelli and Caroline Turek to James and Penny Fleming, The Ocean Club #D-201, $350,000. Emerald See Isle Holdings, LLC to Wesley and Emily Allen, 131 Sea Isle Drive, $619,000.

Morehead City

James and Courtney Thrift and Tracey and Montclair White to Hope and David Willis, II, 21 Shady Lane, $24,000. G.A. Jones Investments, LLC to Alfredo Blanco and Aurora Castro, 2624 Mayberry Loop Road, $50,000. Ruth Willis to Peggy and Daniel Moore, 2408 Bay St., $68,500. M.C. Investments Group, LLC to Emily Russell, 1506 Galley Circle, $88,000. Bridges 3309, LLC to Horizon Trust Company, 3309 Bridges St. #4, $92,000. Bridges 3309, LLC to Provident Trust Group, LLC, 3309 Bridges St. #3, $97,000.

Douglas and Marie Simmons to Cheryl Scott, 200 McKae Drive, $31,000.

Bridges 3309, LLC to Provident Trust Group, LLC, 3309 Bridges St. #1, $97,000.

Robert McGee, Jr. to Jordan Lewis and Reba Schmidt, 202 Thompson Field Circle, $166,500.

Christopher and Elizabeth Vanderstokker to Karen Campbell and Lorita Guthrie, 404 Commerce Ave., $110,000.

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point, the woody parts of many plants are dormant and will not be harmed or primed to grow by the pruning. Chances are you won’t prune too much as well, as chilly temperatures will keep you from spending too much time outdoors. When it’s time to prune, consider these pointers: • Keep tools clean and in good working order. You risk injury if your tools are dull and in poor shape overall. Spend time sharpening pruners and keep manual tools oiled and clean. Debris can lodge itself in clippers, making it more difficult to open and shut them. Wash and dry tools after use, especially when dealing with diseased plants. Otherwise you risk spreading disease to healthy plants. • Cut back stems completely. It's usually a good idea to prune branches back to the main stem. Leaving a portion sticking out can catch on people or animals and produce a gathering spot for bacteria and insects. Take out thinner, smaller shoots first before moving on to any dead or dying branches. •Prune dry branches. Do not prune when plants are wet. Pruning damp plants encourages the growth of microbes that can infiltrate the plant. This is not as significant a problem in the winter, when microbes have already been killed. • Ask an expert. If you are unsure of how and when to prune particular plants, consult with an expert at a nursery or wherever you buy your plants.

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Newport

Lisa and Thomas May, Jr. to Shirley and George Taylor, Jr., 137 Carteret Road, $40,000. Holland Millis to Lonnie and Meredith Chisenhall, 1.02 acres, Newport Loop Road, $42,000.

BB&T to JC Jackson Builders, LLC, 523, 533 & 537 Park Meadows Drive, $60,000.

Ronald and Angela Switzer to David and Brooke Prescott, 279 Rollingwood Drive, $230,000.

Betty Whaley to Jackson and Carol Conner, 130 Bayberry Road, $60,000.

Marianne and Leon Williams, III, Donnie and Nancy Lupton and Gary and Anita Williams to Pamela Kaiser, 219 Island View Drive, $230,000.

David and Mary Combs to Deborah Smith, 500 Pearson Circle, $72,500. CMH Homes, Inc. to James and Christine Perkins, 242 Mill Creek Road, $103,000. Sound Banking Co. to Elizabeth Crosswell, 401 Sam Garner Road, $110,000. Hudson Property Investments, LLC to Thomas Wiseman, II, 733 Cannonsgate Drive, $112,000. Robert and Elizabeth Tyndall and Janet and John Ladenburger to Timothy and Carlie Quillen, 406 Red Fox Trail, $121,000. Robert and Pamela Brosan to Karen and Frank Tomassacci, 215 Old Ironsides Road, $125,000.

Ernest and Sandra Denham to Douglas and Cythia Grubbs, 102 Waterford Place, $240,000. William and Diana Pope to Jeffrey and Leslie Perry, 215 Yacht Club Drive, $255,000. Garry and Cynthia Sullivan to James and Amanda Moss, 402 Snow Goose Lane, $257,000. David and Debbie O’Neill to Lester and Ruth Croom, 225 Blue Goose Lane, $260,000. William and Marjorie Lyon to Susan and Brian King, 108 Pelican Court, $262,500. Johnny and Deborah Whitman to Ricky and Grace Flanigan, 213 Sea Gate Blvd., $280,000.

Robert and Shelly Delorme to Carson Philmon and Ernest Browning, 213 Nine Mile Road, $138,000.

Karen and John Brix, III to Philip and Erica Heimforth, 112 Gloucester Court, $280,000.

John and Hannah Sciortino to Denise and Fredrick Hasbargen, Jr., 359 Rollingwood Drive, $140,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Nancy Chaanine and Joshua Robinson, 503 Lanyard Drive, $327,000.

BRB Builders, Inc. to Cheryl Ann Puhala, 706 Hill St., $145,000. Barry Wunsch and Dana RockWunsch to Etienne Roberts, 115 South Park Lane, $158,000. James Hughes, Jr. and Lisa Davis to Eric and Patricia Yoerk, 245 Barrington Ridge, $163,000. John and Debra Brooks to Douglas and Demetra Liles, 304 Carrie Court, $175,000. JC Jackson Builders, LLC to PB & JB, LLC, 112 Elis Landing Lane, $185,000. Martha Ingalls to Matthew and Pamela Willis, 102 Pond Drive, $185,000. Charles and Margaret Copeland to Paige Doughty and Brandon Dean, 1177 Roberts Road, $189,000. JC Jackson Builders, LLC to Kevin Peaden, 102 Elis Landing Lane, $200,000. Van and Miller Parrish to Jesse Griner, 409 Blue Goose Lane, $205,000. Jessica Polley to Keith and Amanda Garner, 163 Chatham St., $207,500. Jeffrey and Niki Waters to Scott and Jennifer Crossen, 150 Lake Arthur Drive, $215,000.

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Dorothy Bryan and Connie Clark to Donald and Mary Butterworth and Edward and Lynn Jarvis, 137 Juniper Road, $115,000. Triple Duce Properties, LLC to Amanda Dempsey, 301 Salter Path Road #7, $221,000. Lisa Garner to Lawrence Donnelly, 105 Cedar Road, $237,500. Kathryn Curtis to Jason Maloch, 101 Hemlock Court, $240,000. Lewis and Jeanette Beebe to Ronald and Carolina Tomechko, 122 Cypress Drive, $285,000. Roger and Joanne Paganelli to Thomas and Judy Melton, 525 Salter Path Road #24, $350,000. Nancy and Robert Ferguson, III to Stephen and Donna Ogenstad, 497 Salter Path Road #21, $365,000. Elizabeth and Rhoderick Williams, Jr. to Kenneth Schiff, 565 Salter Path Road, $425,000. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to James and Laurie Case, 443 Maritime Place, $600,000.

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U.S. Bank National Association to Cathy and Garland Warren, Jr., 1010 Salter Path Road #5, $185,000.

James and Joanna Cropper to Michael and Krystal Maurer, 955 Salter Path Road, $190,000.

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James Brock, Lin Larkin and Dorothy Crumley to Ronnie and Kimberly Jones, 121 Deepwater Drive and boat slip, $30,500. David and Francis Miller to Ravi and Erin Sapre, 117 White Oak Bluff Road, $89,000. Carolina South Builders, Inc. to Jerry and Nelda Moody, 307 Stella Bridgeway Drive, $220,000.

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Edward Lanier to Harber Properties, LLC, 203 Peartree Lane, $40,000. Holland Farm Development, LLC to Sun Coast Homes and Development, Inc., 124 Holland Farm Road, $42,000. Timothy Druzgala to Victor and Diane Braggiotti, 100 Lighthouse Lane, $130,000. McNeill and Associates, Inc. to Wanda Lou and Frank Vanek, 449 Woodland Drive, $145,000. Bruce and Catherine Vaughn to Wyth and Teresa Perrine, 204 Coldwater Drive, $225,500. Randy and Lisa Shaffer to Lea and Keith Huston, 303 Duck Haven, $291,000. Bank of America, N.A. to Jeffrey and Corazon Harvey, 150 Magens Way, $348,000.

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Improve Indoor Air Quality WITH WINTER ON the horizon, homeowners who live in locales with cool winters are preparing their homes for a season spent largely indoors. Unlike the other seasons of the year, when homeowners can comfortably air out their homes by opening windows, winter offers no such opportunities to let nature improve indoor air quality. Such a reality can make a home uncomfortable as winter drags on. But that discomfort pales in comparison to the health risks presented by poor indoor air quality. Radon, volatile chemicals from fragrances used in conventional cleaners and lead from house dust are just a few of the many sources of indoor air pollution commonly found in homes, and these pollutants can be especially harmful in winter, when many people spend more time indoors thanks to cold weather. But while you might not be able to change the weather so you can open windows in the wintertime, you can take steps to improve indoor air quality in your home. • Clean the floors regularly. Dirty floors take their toll on a home’s indoor air quality. Dust that’s allowed to settle on floors may contain harmful chemicals and allergens that can lead to respiratory problems and additional uncomfortable health conditions. Clean your floors at least once per week during the winter months, ideally with a vacuum that’s

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A Great Place to Live … and Do Business THE ATLANTIC BEACH Town Council and I recently met with the Morrow Family to present them with an acknowledgement of the 50th anniversary of the opening of their business – Atlantic Beach Surf Shop. Since 1964, AB Surf Shop, or “AB” as it is often referred to, has served generations of residents and visitors and has generated a lot of jobs for locals. In addition to being a well-run business, AB Surf Shop has been a great corporate citizen in Atlantic Beach as was evident earlier this year when they came to the aid of another local business. This spring, a young business owner named Alex Fisher who started his own photo and video production company was providing coverage of a community-oriented Beach Run to help raise awareness of the runs. During the event, which Alex was filming for free, one of his cameras was stolen. Upon hearing about the theft, and knowing that Alex’s company did a lot of work for our local surf and skate community, AB Surf Shop stepped up and bought him a new camera. It was a great Atlantic Beach story and an example of how established businesses can help new businesses and, in turn, create a vibrant business community. For a small beach town, we are fortunate to have a strong business community. Most of the businesses are open yearround which is something to keep in mind as we head into the holiday shopping season. In addition to AB Surf Shop, we have other long standing surf shops – Marsh’s, Bert’s

Improve Indoor Air Quality (Cont. from page 46)

the air. In addition to using a dehumidifier, you can control humidity in your home by using an exhaust fan when cooking, addressing leaky plumbing fixtures to prevent mold growth and making sure your clothes dryer is vented to the outside of your home. • Choose naturally scented laundry products. Everyone wants their freshly cleaned clothes to smell good, but the price you pay when using laundry products that employ synthetic fragrances may be more steep than you realize. Such synthetic fragrances emit dozens of chemicals into the air, so choose naturally scented detergents, fabric softeners and dryer sheets when possible. • Avoid plug-in air fresheners. Unless otherwise noted on the packaging, plug-in air fresheners likely contain volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, which contain a variety of chemicals that can negatively impact both short- and long-term health. Instead of plugging in an air freshener to improve a home’s interior aroma, slice fresh lemons and 48

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and Tony’s – that all sell a lot more than surf Mayor Trace Cooper boards. Along with the surf shops, Island Traders, Hi-Lites, Veronica Scarlett’s Closet, and many others, can help you find all the clothes you need this holiday without crossing a bridge. We also have a wonderful linen shop, home décor stores and art galleries. We’ve got a hardware store, Ace, that carries just about everything and manages to stock it in a space a fraction of the size of a Lowe’s and whose employees seem to know how to fix anything and where every screw is stored. For those who like to fish, we have one of the best collections of independent bait and tackle shops anywhere. Who needs a Wal-Mart or a Dick’s Sporting Goods when you’ve got Chasin’ Tales, Capt. Joe’s and Freeman’s? I’ve listed just a few examples of our great businesses to show the breadth of our business community – we’ve got everything from a wine store to a cabinet shop. But, listing all of our businesses is beyond the scope of this article. All of our businesses will, however, be featured on the new Town of Atlantic Beach website that we are currently designing. The site will be focused on providing visitors and locals an up-to-date guide on where to shop, where to eat, where to stay and what to do. The site will still contain important government information, but it can also be a strong tool for promoting all facets of our community. All of our businesses are important parts of our community and, if you are in town, I urge you to support them all year long. This holiday season, I’m going to put my money where my heart is. I will do my Christmas shopping in Atlantic Beach and I hope that you will do the same.

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coastal report Our Coast’s Food: Muscadines By Liz Biro

ONSLOW COUNTY NATIVE Clennie Davis told me a story back in 2007, when he was 95 years old, about how his family in the early 1900s took a mule cart down a dirt road now known as US 17 enroute to Wilmington, where they sold homegrown produce at the downtown curb market. Davis and I were talking about muscadine grapes at his son’s vineyard in Jacksonville. I asked if anyone back then sold muscadines at the market. Not really, Davis answered, because most people grew their own grapes to eat and use for wine. Some of them had wine houses, places where they prepared, stored and sometimes served homemade wine mostly to hardworking men who needed a break at the end of the day. Muscadine winemaking was a simple affair, Davis said. The grapes were crushed, sometimes by hand, placed in a container or barrel with sugar and left to ferment for about a week, less during hot weather. Occasionally, unstrained wine was served directly from the barrel. His tales of wine-making and his family camping at Hampstead because they couldn’t make the mule cart trip to Wilmington grew my appreciation for the ruddy, thick-skinned grapes named muscadine. Oenophiles abhor the “musky,” sugary wine the grapes yield. Wine shop clerks have hung up on me when I’ve called to ask if they carry muscadine wine. To eat the grape is another chore. With your thumb and index finger you must squeeze the pulp from its thick skin. What comes out may remind you of allergy season, and hidden within are seeds as big as BBs. But muscadines are worth the effort. They have a significant history beyond North Carolina, and it dates back much farther than US 17.

THE MUSCADINE STORY

“The history of the muscadine is older than the state of North Carolina; it’s older than the history of this country,” Randy Drew said. Like Davis and many other Eastern North Carolinians, Drew grew up with muscadine grapes. Raised in Duplin County, he picked wild grapes that still grow in coastal woodlands, watched his uncle make muscadine wine and often passed by vines growing at Rose Hill’s Duplin Winery, billed the world’s largest muscadine winery. Drew, a Wilmington photographer and videographer, loves history. While researching the Civil War, he kept running into mentions and pictures of muscadine grapes. The more he saw, the more the grapes popped his cork. He ended up compiling a timeline tracking muscadines. Drew has found reports of documents discovered in modern-day Morocco that mention 8th century boat trips from that country along what may have been the Gulf Steam to a place where travelers found grapes on the edge of waterways. In 1524, explorer Giovanni de Verrazano wrote of wild vines along the Cape Fear Valley that would “without doubt” make good wine. A year later, explorer Ralph Lane reported to Sir Walter Raleigh that grapes along the Carolina shore were “of such greatness, yet wild, as France, Spain, nor Italy hath no greater.” 50

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The scuppernong, native only to North Carolina, became America’s first cultivated grape. It was, of course, grown in North Carolina. Drew’s research has taken him to Manteo’s legendary Mother Vine, a gigantic, centuries-old scuppernong vine that the NC Wine and Grape Council says is the nation’s oldest known grapevine and that some people believe is the source of all cultivated scuppernong vines in America. “There is a reverence that you feel when you are not looking at the mother vine but standing under it,” Drew says. “It’s almost like being in a natural cathedral.” By the early 1800s, Washington County had a successful grapegrowing and wine-making operation. Scuppernong wine, Drew says, was among Thomas Jefferson’s three favorite wines, the other two being European. In 1840, North Carolina was the new nation’s top wine producer. In a letter to a friend, Jefferson wrote that North Carolina’s scuppernong wine “would be distinguished on the best tables in Europe, for its fine aroma, and chrystalline transparence.” And so it was. In 1900, North Carolina commercial winemaker Paul Garrett’s scuppernong wine, made at Garrett and Co. near Weldon, won ribbons at the Paris Exposition. Four years later, his scuppernong champagne won the grand prize at the Louisiana Purchase Exhibition in St. Louis, despite international competition. “The North Carolina wine industry is 100 years older than the California wine industry,” Drew noted.

RISE AND FALL

While scuppernongs are native to North Carolina, muscadine grapes grow throughout the South. The range aided the wine’s advance. Even during Prohibition, Drew says, muscadine wine thrived among home winemakers, and Garrett sold winemaking supplies and kits. Sweet wine was the preference of Americans, but as demand grew, muscadine wine quality declined. The wine was often blended or watered down, Drew said. Meantime, travel and overseas wars exposed

Americans to European wines. As Americans become more affluent after World War II, they wanted dry, subtle French wines not the cheap jug wine that muscadine had become. Muscadine wine may have fallen out of favor nationally, but local affection for the wine never wavered. It seems everyone has a muscadine story to tell. When I told a friend in Warrenton that I was working on a muscadine article, he described an old recipe that calls for filling a glass wine jug two-thirds of the way up with whole grapes and then sugar to fill, he said. Cap the bottle, bury it under about a foot of dirt and leave it there for some months to ferment. Even my Italian uncle took a stab at making muscadine wine. As we sipped his potent, syrupy brew after one of our regular, Sunday family pasta dinners, his sister-in-law, Dot Vanover, now in her 90s, told us how she and her siblings made wine when they were growing up on an Onslow County farm. “We would take us a bucket of those grapes out to the woods and leave them there by a tree, and when we went back a week or two later we’d have us some wine,” she said. “And if my daddy found that bucket in the woods, he sure would give us a whipping.”

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Prohibition, competition, taxes and changing tastes decimated North Carolina’s thriving wine industry by 1968. A few years later, when state legislature cut winery licensing fees and the tax on native table wine, grape growers united and vineyards starting popping up in the now-famous Yadkin Valley. Viticulture and wine-making expanded again, albeit wines made from European grapes. Muscadines eventually made a comeback, too, especially after researchers in the 1990s reported that red muscadine grapes contain a high concentration of an organic chemical compound named resveratrol. Studies show that resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes and in red wine, helps lower cholesterol and may have anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effects. The news gave layperson wine drinkers license to admit they preferred sweet wines, and muscadine vineyards started popping up along I-40 between Raleigh and Wilmington. The wines themselves became better too, ranging from super sweet to mid-sweet and semi-dry. I told all of these facts and stories on food tours I used to lead in downtown Wilmington. Our final stop was always a cupcake shop, where I poured everyone a sample of muscadine wine. So many noses twisted. Some people couldn’t stand the wine’s distinctive aroma. But as I shared the drink’s history, faces softened. I suggested that because muscadine wine is often so sweet, that it might be considered a dessert wine or used in a wine cooler with sparkling water and a squeeze of lemon, served on the rocks. Use sweet red muscadine wine to cook your holiday ham, I advised. For generations, North Carolinians have put muscadine grape hulls in jam and pie filling. I see top chefs tapping muscadines more often, too, whether in fancy sauces or sophisticated desserts. This fall, at acclaimed The Chef and The Farmer restaurant in Kinston, celebrity chef Vivian Howard offers wood-roasted trout with muscadine vinaigrette on the dinner menu. On her Public Television show, “A Chef’s Life,” she devoted an entire episode to muscadines. “Too many times, muscadine growers have apologized too much. We apologize for the bitterness, our grape has big seeds or tough skin,” Drew said. “Don’t apologize for the healthiest grape in the world.” Originally printed in the NC Coastal Federation’s Coastal Review Online at www.nccoast.org. Muscadines made a comeback after studies found that they are high in an organic compound that lowers cholesterol.

For the sausage: 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 links Tarheel Beef Co. sausage, any variety For the sauce: 2 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons Black River Organic Farm green garlic 2 teaspoons mustard 1-2 tablespoons Nature’s Way honey ½ to ¾ cup Bannerman Vineyard and Winery muscadine wine, any vintage 1 tablespoon Shelton Herb Farm fresh herbs, chopped. Use whatever looks good at the market For the vegetables: 2½ pounds root vegetables, trimmed, washed and cut into bite-size pieces. Use a blend of whatever is fresh at the market (carrots, radishes, beets, salad turnips, new potatoes) 2-3 tablespoons olive oil Sea Love Sea Salt, whatever variety sounds good Garnish: Fresh herb leaves Prepare root vegetables: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss vegetables with olive oil. Spread vegetables in a single layer on a large sheet pan. Roast until browned and tender, 10-20 minutes depending on vegetables used. Remove from oven. Prepare sausages: While vegetables are roasting, set a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. When pan is hot, add olive oil. Place sausages in pan and cook, turning every minute or two, for about 12-15 minutes, until brown and cooked through. Remove sausages to platter and set aside. Add butter to the pan. When butter is melted, add green garlic and sauté until translucent. Add mustard and honey to the pan, and stir to blend. Increase heat to medium high. Add wine to the pan, stirring to scrape up brown bits. Simmer 1-2 minutes. Return sausages to the pan, sprinkle with fresh herbs and simmer another minute or two. Presentation: Sprinkle roasted vegetables with salt. Divide vegetables evenly among serving plates. Top each serving of vegetables with two sausages. Spoon a little of the pan sauce over each serving. Garnish with fresh herb leaves. Serves 4. Source: Culinary Adventures with Liz Biro

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Laws … and Why We Have Them OUR TOWN ORDINANCES reflect the image and character we all want as a town. An ordinance by definition is a law passed by a municipal government. There are a lot of ordinances in Pine Knoll Shores and I thought I might remind you of a few common ones, and some that don’t exist. Let’s start with the ones that don’t exist. I’ve always assumed the waters in and around Pine Knoll Shores, including the canal, are official “no wake zones.” They are not – yet. But like rules and ordinances that are there to protect lives and property, a no-wake zone accomplishes the same thing. Every year we hear about speeding watercraft, and swimmers in close proximity. This wake causes damage to the bulkheads along the canal, and bulkheads are very expensive to repair, and even worse someone can get hurt. Please slow-down in the waters in and around PKS! One of the laws and ordinances we get the most questions on in the spring and summer is regarding crosswalks. Do you have to stop when there is someone standing at the entrance to a crosswalk? There is not a law that says you have to STOP – there is a state law that says YOU MUST YIELD to a person in a crosswalk. This creates issues, but common sense and courtesy should prevail. If you think you should stop, and you SAFELY can without getting rear-ended, you should stop. I’ve mentioned this before and I don’t want to pass up the opportunity to say it again, Hwy 58 runs east and west and can cause intermittent vision problems with the sun. Pedestrians

always need to be very careful! Mayor Ken Jones Our dunes on the ocean front are another example of rules for the greater good. They help protect our town from storms and the damage of winds and high seas. Our town put a lot of money and work in providing this defense, that is why we have a $500 fine for climbing on or destroying the dunes. We have had troubles with rodents especially in the hot months. We have an ordinance that says your trash, or trash can, cannot be out by the road before 7pm the night before the trash is to be picked up. This ordinance not only cuts down on the likelihood your trash will be invaded by varmints, but it also keeps our town looking nice on Sundays. Home Owners’ Associations play a big part in this also. Many have rules you have to abide by, however, HOA rules cannot be less restrictive than town ordinances, but can be MORE restrictive. Pet waste pick-up, zoning, speed limits, etc. are all small parts of the ordinances that make our town safe and beautiful for our friends and family members that visit us. The take away here is that all of these ordinances, laws, behavior is for the benefit of the greater good of our whole town. Please help keep PKS safe and beautiful for everyone! As I write this at the end of September, it looks like we passed the peak hurricane season without a hitch. My bet, as I had predicted in July, was no hurricanes for the rest of this year. Enjoy the beauty of the fall season in Pine Knoll Shores!

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club news PINE KNOLL SHORES Mayor Ken Jones and pop sensation Lady Gaga helped to kick off the 2014-2015 season of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club on Sept. 26. Mayor Jones was there in person, Lady Gaga in spirit and song. Mayor Jones addressed the group of 44 members outlining the town’s plans for the Oct. 4 ceremony to honor Vietnam era veterans from Pine Knoll Shores and from the surrounding area. On that date the Town of Pine Knoll Shores rededicated its Veteran’s Monument adding recognition for Vietnam era vets to those from World War II and Korea who were honored by the town in 2008 and 2010, respectively. He thanked the Women’s Club for their support of the celebration as the club was the first group to donate to the event. Club member Arlene Terrell, one of the organizers of the dedication event, was singled out for her fundraising efforts which raised over $1,900. Following the 3pm dedication ceremony, honorees and their families from Pine Knoll Shores enjoyed a lovely dinner at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast. Following the mayor’s presentation, Vice President Pegge Knecht conducted a brief business meeting. Recently deceased club members Connie Brown and Terri Sweeney were remembered and funds were collected toward a donation to be made in their names to the scholarship fund at Carteret Community College. Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (aka Lady Gaga) was the final subject of the meeting. Member Pauly Brown, who regales us each month with interesting tidbits about famous women, selected Lady Gaga for this month’s feature. An accomplished performer from the age of 4, Gaga received her training at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts in New York City and performed in New York and later in Los Angeles where she worked on creating her distinctive vocal and costumed style. She quickly became one of the best- selling vocal artists following her first Grammy Award nomination and earned the title “Queen of Pop” from Rolling Stone magazine. As of June 2014, Gaga had sold an estimated 27 million albums and 125 million singles worldwide. As a touring force she has grossed more than $300 million in revenue from her worldwide concert tours. Forbes magazine listed her on their list of the “World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” from 2010-2014 and she was named one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine. In 201l her net worth was estimated at $110 million. Gaga is a philanthropist donating to the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, to a Japan relief fund following the 2011 tsunami and pledging $1 million to the American Red Cross to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. The next meeting of the PKS Women’s Club will be on Nov. 21. Meetings are held at the Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall beginning at 9:30am. Visitors and guests are always welcome to attend the club’s monthly meetings. Michelle Powers

PKS Garden Club At the Sept. 10 meeting of the garden club, members were treated to one of the most exciting and informative programs that the club has presented – “Cooking With Herbs.” Three club members prepared a fantastic herb table with baskets full of bunches of clearly marked fresh herbs, as well as four delicious recipes prepared for members to taste and savor all the herbs that were used for each dish. Gini Stambaugh dished out helpings of a delicious root vegetable stir fry from her wok containing chicana (Mexican white sweet potato), carrots, celery, onions, garlic, ginger, fennel, fried red pepper, in a lemon olive oil base, each portion sprinkled before serving with Thai basil. JoAnn Shallcross prepared three dishes for us to savor, including avocado and cilantro salsa made with tomatoes, red onions, jalapeno peppers, cumin, cilantro, lime juice and olive oil; a black bean salsa made with fresh corn, cilantro, red pepper, cumin, garlic salt and balsamic vinegar; and herbed chicken kebobs prepared with Greek yogurt, garlic, chili powder, cumin , thyme, lemon juice, and olive oil. Karen Zaenker informed us that information on cooking with herbs stretched back even to the time of Aristotle, and that the monks carried on his herb recipes

for all the meals in their monasteries as well as for medicinal healing. In those days catnip, hemp and cannabis were used as calming potions. In Europe and early America, tussie mussies (nose bouquets) were used by women to mask the stench of the streets. We know of the spice route in the Middle East, and that the people who live there used spices for cooking and healing. Sweet basil was the Greek herb of royalty and was introduced to America by Italian immigrants. Bay leaves are highly aromatic and were used to repel insects. Rosemary is strong and pungent and was even burned to stop the plague. Sage and marjoram were thought to have medicinal properties that imparted wisdom. We still use herbal remedies for medicinal purposes: chamomile tea for upset stomach; garlic to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol; ginger for nausea and motion sickness; valerian for sleeping problems; and aloe for skin problems and indigestion. To substitute fresh for dried herbs in a recipe, add 3 or 4 times more herbs than the recipe calls for. In long cooking dishes, add herbs or spices in the last 45-60 minutes of cooking. For cold dishes, add herbs or spices and let stand for several hours. Martha Edwards is again heading up the wreath making program for the Christmas holidays. Everyone in town is welcome to come and help at the fire station on Dec. 4 from 9am to noon. Handsome Fraser fir, cypress and boxwood Christmas wreaths are again for sale by the garden club, and can be ordered from any garden club member. Join the club at the Nov. 12 meeting, beginning at 9:30am at town hall, and learn all about floral bouquets. Guests and visitors are always welcome. Clare Winslow

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YOGA IS BIG business, attracting more and more people each year. Designed to promote physical and mental health, yoga has helped millions of people across the globe control their stress and improve their flexibility, and studies have shown that yoga is only growing in popularity. According to a study conducted by the Harris Interactive Service Bureau, roughly 20 million Americans practiced yoga in 2012, marking a 29 percent increase from just four years earlier. While some men and women over 50 may feel their time to take up yoga has passed, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, yoga can pay numerous dividends for the over 50 crowd. • Yoga can help alleviate hypertension. Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension is a potentially dangerous condition that makes the heart work harder to pump blood to the body. Hypertension contributes to a hardening of the arteries known as atherosclerosis, and can even contribute to the development of heart failure. A person’s risk of developing hypertension increases as he or she ages, so it’s important that men and women over 50 take steps to reduce their risk of hypertension, and yoga can help them do just that. A normal blood pressure is 120 over 80, but people with hypertension often have blood pressure readings of 140 and above over 90 and above. Studies have shown that yoga can reduce the top number, which is referred to as the systolic blood pressure. In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension, researchers found that men and women who practiced yoga for six hours a week for 11 weeks reduced their systolic blood pressure by 33 points. The study’s authors feel that the slow, controlled breathing that’s essential to practicing yoga decreases nervous system activity, helping the body manage its blood pressure levels. • Yoga helps practitioners maintain healthy weights. While yoga may not help men and women shed weight as effectively as more vigorous activities, it can help them 54

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maintain healthy weights. Many men and women over 50 find vigorous or strenuous physical activity too demanding, and might not be able to perform such activities with the frequency necessary to prevent weight gain. But while yoga is physically demanding, those who practice yoga often find it takes a smaller toll on their bodies than more traditional strength training. Another way yoga can help to maintain a healthy weight is through its relation to stress. Yoga can help to relieve stress, and lower stress levels reduce the likelihood that men and women will overeat, which is a common response to elevated stress levels. • Yoga promotes strong bones. Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which tissue loss leads to brittle and fragile bones. Aging is a significant risk factor for osteoporosis, and women are at even greater risk than men. The National Osteoporosis Foundation notes that women can lose up to 20 percent of their bone mass in the five to seven years after menopause, so it’s important that women (and men) take steps to strengthen their bones. The nature of yoga makes it an ideal activity to promote healthy bones. Because it is a weight-bearing exercise, yoga forces practitioners to hold the weight of their bodies up against gravity. This resistance to gravity puts mild stress on the bones, which respond by laying down new bone growth. But unlike other weight-bearing activities, such as jogging or walking, yoga does not damage cartilage or put stress on the joints. The AARP notes that studies have indicated the weight-bearing activity of yoga can be especially effective at reducing the risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Though yoga might not have been popular when today’s men and women over 50 were in their 20s and 30s, that does not mean such men and women cannot take advantage of the numerous physical and mental benefits yoga has to offer.

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FINANCIAL & INSURANCE

Bluewater Insurance: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, your premier source for personal and commercial insurance for boat, automobile, builders risk, coastal homeowner, general liability, commercial property and workers compensation. Call 252-354-1414 for a free quote. Emerald Isle Insurance: 8754 Reed Drive, Unit 9, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5086. Protect your beach property & save on flood insurance by working with Rhonda & Sherry for coverage on your primary residence, second home or rental unit.

FOOD & WINE

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

GEAR & EVENT RENTALS

Island Essentials: Linen & Leisure Supply Company, Emerald Isle, 888-398-8887, 252354-8887, info@island-essentials.com. High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service. Yearround, reserve ahead to ensure availability. Visit our new showroom at 8002 Emerald Drive by appointment only.

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. Braswell’s Carpet & Tile Cleaning: Emerald Isle, telephone/fax 252-354-3744, www. braswellcarpet.com. Family owned & operated for 45+ years. Joe is the second generation working to preserve and restore carpeting, vinyl flooring & upholstery. Deep-clean process, water restoration, tile hardwood floor cleaning. Brown & Curtis Home Services: 103 Pinewood Place, Emerald Isle, 252-503-1573, providing year-round property management and maintenance for absentee homeowners along the Crystal Coast. Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control: Morehead City, 252-726-1781, New Bern, 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. H&H Landscaping, Inc.: 104 Seth Thomas Lane, Swansboro, 910-326-3977, hhlandscapes. com. Setting the standard of excellence in landscape maintenance, installation, irrigation & lawn care in coastal North Carolina. Featuring custom outdoor kitchens. Competitive rates, superior customer service. Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall: 230 West Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2883, dmarshall@ec.rr.com. Serving Emerald Isle property owners for 25 years. Specializing in remodeling and home repairs, services include carpentry, painting, roofs, decks, replacement windows and doors and yard maintenance. Call with all your home improvement needs. Island Home Maintenance: Emerald Isle, 252-6462487. Call me for all your maintenance needs. Minor electrical and plumbing repairs, tiling, painting and carpentry. Located on the island. Liftavator: 4430 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888634-1717, encelevators.com. Service all brands of elevators & lifts with 5-year product warranty & 2-year service warranty. Licensed & insured. 24-hour service available. Building, installing & servicing elevators since 1985. Outer Island Accents: 252-504-1001, 877-7881051. Custom residential & commercial, interior & exterior painting in Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Morehead City & Beaufort. References available, fully insured. Pipeline Plumbing, Inc.: 910-381-4101. A local family-owned business taking care of all your plumbing needs. Licensed and fully insured with guaranteed, quality work. Services include new construction, remodeling, repairs, repiping, 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 8am5pm. 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 252725-1235 for a quote today. Southern Glass & Mirror: 1047 W. Corbett Ave. (Hwy 24), Swansboro, 252-354-1223, 910325-1050, 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, 252-354-2883, 252-725-0755. Company provides seasonal lawn care services, from grass mowing and weed eating to concrete edging and blowing off paved areas on a two-week schedule.

HEALTH & BODY

Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center: 300 Taylor Notion Road, Cape Carteret, 252-3931000, ccaw.net. M-F 5:30am-9pm, Sat. 8am4pm, Sun. 1-6pm. Youth & adult programs,

swim lessons, yoga & Pilates, bosu, indoor heated pool, hot tub & steam, professional staff & personal trainers, regular & seasonal memberships.

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

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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(Cont. on pg. 56) ISLAND REVIEW • November 2014 55

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(Cont. from pg. 55) round Christmas Shoppe. NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: 252-247-4003, 866-294-3477, ncaquariums.com. Facility includes 32-ft. waterfall, 50,000 gallon Queen Anne’s Revenge display, mountain trout pool, jellyfish gallery, river otter exhibit, 306,000gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit with 3 observation windows. Open daily. Outer Banks Marine Construction: 1501 First Ave., Morehead City, 252-240-2525, outerbanksmarineconst.com. Specializing in residential docks, seawalls, boatlifts, floating docks, boat ramps, boatlift service & dock repair, plus some commercial docks & seawalls. Waters Landscaping & Vinyl Manufacturing: 252354-9162, waterslandscaping.com. Residential & commercial decks, custom vinyl porch railing & fencing, arbors, pergolas, enclosures, with lifetime warranty on materials. Custom artwork by licensed vinyl fabricators. Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-393-9005, yardworkslandscapes.com. Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast. Quality service in landscaping, irrigation, lawn care, outdoor lighting, hardscapes and design.

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION

Ace Builders: Emerald Isle, 252-422-2596. greg@acebuildersnc.com, Licensed NC General Contractor, storm damage repair, decks, porches, remodels, new construction, fully insured. Visit www.acebuildersnc.com. Advantage Coastal Properties, Ed & Mac Nelson: CrystalCoastHomesOnline.com, office: 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, 252-726-8800, 800-849-1888, alwilliamsproperties.com. From sound to sea & beyond. We can serve your coastal real estate needs. Open 6 days/week, by appointment on Sunday. Bluewater Builders: 201 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 888-354-2128, 252-354-7610, 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 252-726-3105, 866-467-3105; Beaufort 866803-0073; 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, 252-7266600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast 56

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for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you! CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc.: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 800-822-2121, 252-3542131, coastland.com. We manage 225+ homes & condos for short or long term rental. With 24 years of experience, our courteous staff looks forward to helping with your vacation or sales needs. Crystal Coast Construction: Licensed general contractor specializing in custom homes, remodels and additions on the Crystal Coast. Helping people turn their dreams into reality since 2004 with high standards and affordable pricing. Call 252-241-4271 or visit crystalcoastconstructionei.com. Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-3044060, 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. Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Realty World First Coast Realty, 1440-B Salter Path Road, PO Box 620, Salter Path, NC 28575, serving Emerald Isle, Salter Path and the surrounding areas. Over 22 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252-247-1000 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall101@gmail.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, 800-611-7705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true. Marcia Jordan, Real Estate Broker: 100 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-723-8000. Marcia, a certified residential specialist, has been with Bluewater Real Estate since 1988 but has been listing and selling real estate in Emerald Isle since 1983. All real estate needs are available: listing, selling and longterm or vacation rental info. Call Marcia for your investment, vacation or primary home purchase, lands, lots, on or off the water. Visit bluewaternc.com/Marciajordan or email mariaj@bluewaternc.com. Pat Patteson, General Contractor: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-723-8800, 252-354-7248, pat@islandhomesbypatpatteson.com. Stop by to see us at our location behind Bert’s Surf Shop. Custom homes, design service & renovations; call Pat, a Master Certified Green Professional, to build your dreams from design to completion; member of NCHBA and NAHB. 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 252-2471000, 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 for our rental brochure or email rentals@sun-surf.com for great rentals & fine home sales. Syndie Earnhardt, CRS: 252-354-6111, 888-354-2128 x219, cell 252-646-3244, homesinemeraldisle.com. Real estate broker with 16+ years sales experience in vacation homes, investment properties, year-round/ permanent homes & vacant land. Specializing in Crystal Coast, Cape Carteret & Swansboro. Buyer representation available.

SHOPS & SERVICES

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, 252-354-5325, emeraldislebooks.com. Great selection of books, greeting cards, rubber stamps, kites, bath items, stationery, games, toys & puzzles for the entire family. Hardback books discounted 10%. Emerald Isle Self Storage: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle (access road to Food Lion), 252354-6966. Open Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm, Sat. and Sun. by appt. Now you can keep it all on the island without keeping it in your garage. Just Hair: Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, Emerald Isle, 252-354-3302, 16 years of experience in a full service salon for men & women offering the latest haircuts, foil highlighting, perms, color, facial waxing, braiding & ear piercing. Walk-ins welcome. Petal Pushers, Etc.: 7803 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-8787, petalpushersshop.com. Special for rental property owners, welcome guests with fresh flowers for less than $50 a week. Floral arrangements for all occasions, weddings and every day, plants, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art. Now offering Chapel Hill Toffee. 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.

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the DIVOT Enjoying Fall Weather on the Greens THE FALL IS the best time to play golf in our area. The weather is fantastic, the golf courses are in great condition and they are a lot less crowed for a more enjoyable experience.

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Last month we talked about bunker shots. This month it’s the tee shot! Keeping tee shots in play is a very important part of the game for improving your score. I always say; “Tee it high, and watch it fly!” When hitting a tee shot be sure to tee the ball as high as you can, place the ball position more forward in your stance just off the inside your heal of the foot closest to your target. For a right-handed player it would be the left foot, and a left-handed player it would be the right foot. You always want to hit the tee shot on the upswing and contact only the ball. You never want to hit the ground. Your stance should always be a little wider than the width of your shoulders for this shot, but not too wide as this affects your weight transfer during the swing costing distance and accuracy. Be sure your feet, hips and shoulder alignment are square to the target. At the address position, distribute your weight 50 percent on each foot, make a low and slow take-a-way, and good shoulder turn. Transfer your weight to 70 percent on the inside of your rear foot. When starting your downswing turn your shoulders towards the target and transfer your weight to the outside of your forward foot – about 70 percent; your bellybutton should be facing the target and your rear heal will come off of the ground. Finish with your hands high in your swing over your shoulder closest to your target. You’ll have fun making this change

and improving your game! If you should have any questions, please contact me at anytime at 252-7261034 ext. 12 or by emailing chipchamberlin@pga.com. Hope you have a great fall on the links, and I am looking forward to meeting you soon! Chip Chamberlin General Manager PGA Director of Golf The Country Club of the Crystal Coast

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