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coasting A Coastal Halloween MANY LOCAL AREA attractions are preparing for Halloween festivities this October, including the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, which brings Halloween into the aquarium with its Trick or Treat Under the Sea on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 24-25.

Children trick or treat among the aquarium exhibits, display their costumes and enjoy games, crafts and plenty more fun. The fun begins at 4:30 each afternoon. Admission is $8 and free for children 2 and younger.

Emerald Isle hosts both a carnival the Friday before Halloween and town trick or treat on the night of Halloween, Wednesday, Oct. 31. The Emerald Isle Halloween Carnival is on the books from 6-8pm on Friday, Oct. 26 at the parks and recreation department.

With a variety of games such as the Liver Toss and Musical Tombstones, everyone is sure to leave with a smile on their painted faces. The event provides activities such as a cake walk, hanging donut eating, and a scary scavenger hunt. The Emerald Isle Police Dept. will be on hand to create youth ID kits for children. Admission is two bags of candy per child. Also, the town officially observes Halloween Trick-orTreat from 6-8:30pm on Wednesday, Oct. 31. To learn more, call 252-354-6350.

The NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort is getting in on the action from 5:30-8pm on Friday, Oct. 26, as the exhibit hall comes to life in scary, spooky fashion and sweet treats are offered during its annual Fright Night to benefit the drama club at East Carteret High School. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 18 and under, with all proceeds benefitting the ECHS drama club. For additional information, call 252-728-7317.

Golfing for the CCC Foundation The Carteret Community College Foundation tees off with its upcoming 18th annual golf tournament on Thursday, Oct. 18 at Brandywine Bay Country Club in Morehead City. The tournament benefits Carteret Community College with proceeds to support college programs, professional development and student support.

“Carteret Community College is our future, and supporting this tournament is an investment because it ensures a better quality of life for all Carteret County citizens. I play in seven or eight benefit tournaments a year – this is the best,” said Floyd Messer, golf tournament chairman and Carteret Community College trustee, as he explained how thankful the college is for the community support year after year at this worthwhile event. “But don’t take my word for it, come out and see for yourself.”

Potash Corp of Aurora and Morehead City was first to commit its support to Carteret Community College this year, serving at the Eagle Sponsor level. Businesses, organizations or individuals are encouraged to sponsor a team, an individual hole or donate a raffle prize.

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then the price increases to $85, and we welcome the support from all over the community,” said Mary Schronce, tournament coordinator. She also mentioned adding a ladies division to the tournament if three or more teams sign up to participate.

Check-in and registration begins at 11:30am, and the Superball format tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 12:30pm.

The CCC Foundation is a nonprofit organization and accomplishes its mission to benefit the community college and its students through the support of donors in Eastern North Carolina.

For more information about being a sponsor, playing in the tournament or donating a raffle prize, contact Mary Schronce at 252-222-6143 or schroncem@email.carteret.edu.

BHA Fall Fundraiser The Beaufort Historical Association brings together a beautiful waterfront home, exquisite artwork, delicious food and live music for its one-of-a-kind fall fundraising party. This year’s evening of enjoyment begins at 6:30pm at the home of Tom and Eva Higgins, 1811 Front St. The Higgins’ waterfront home overlooking Taylors Creek serves as the backdrop for the work of Mary Rountree Moore as guests are treated to gourmet food courtesy of Beaufort Grocery Company and live music by The Ginger Thompson Band.

Although the Higgins’ home plays host to the beautiful works of Moore for this night of entertainment, the couple is no stranger to Moore’s brilliant art, having five of her pieces already adorning the walls.

“The decision of choosing this year’s featured artist for the Fall Party was an easy one,” explained Joanie King, event co-chair. “Once we knew the home of Tom and Eva would be the setting for the event, it was only natural to choose Mary.”

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In addition to the art of Mary Rountree Moore, guests will also be treated to the music of The Ginger Thompson Band. The band was among the most popular dance and concert groups in the area for years, playing dates from upper New York to Florida on a full time basis before taking a long needed break. Under the guidance of businessman, band leader, keyboardist and bass player Richard Cobb, the Ginger Thompson Band has reemerged and is taking up where it left off with a variety of music featuring soul, beach, R&B and pop.

With the combination of the Higgins’ home, Moore’s vivid and bold paintings, festive food and the sounds of the Ginger Thompson Band, this fundraiser will prove to be an evening to remember for all who participate. Tickets are $75 per person.

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Emerald Isle Triathlon This annual sprint race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon, the governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the US. The sprint race includes a 750meter swim in the Atlantic Ocean, followed by a 19.3K out and back bike ride along Hwy 58 and concludes with a 5K out and back run along Ocean Drive. This year’s race takes place at 8am on Saturday, Oct. 20. The registration closing date is Wednesday, Oct. 17.

There is a difference in this triathlon compared to most – the swim takes place in the ocean. Athletes have to battle against the waves and incoming current while swimming to a distance specified by a buoy, moving toward other marked buoys and then returning to shore. The conditions vary from day to day, allowing for a mysterious beginning to each race. The water may be calm

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with barely a ripple, or the swells could be 4-5 feet high with choppy conditions.

The race transition area for all phases is the Eastern Regional Ocean Access at 2701 Emerald Drive. Here, the racers transition from the swim to their bicycles and from their bikes to the foot race. The bike ride is a scenic 12 miles along Hwy 58 with a turning point at the halfway mark. After returning and dismounting their bikes, athletes then begin a 3.1 mile run along Ocean Drive, ending back at the transition area for the finish of the triathlon.

“With this being a sprint format, it has been a big draw with beginners and seasoned participants because it is the last sanctioned race of the season,” said Alesia Sanderson, director of the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept.

According to Sanderson, there is a wide range of skill levels, along with a wide range of people, from local beach residents to those who come down from Virginia, Georgia, Delaware and New York.

There is only one team category and teams must have three members, one for each leg of the race. Packet pick up will be held from 4-7pm on Friday, Oct. 19 at the Emerald Isle Community Center, 7500 Emerald Drive, and at the race site on race day from 6-7am. There will be awards for the top three male and top three female finishers, plus the top three finishers in each age division, of which there are 12.

To register, please visit www.active.com/triathlon/emerald-islenc/emerald-isle-triathlon-2012. For more information, contact 252-354-6350.

Lobster Festival – A Taste of Maine The 8th Lobster Fest takes place from noon-4pm on Saturday, Oct. 13 at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Indian Beach.

All are welcome to join the festivities.

“I think what keeps bringing people back year after year are the delicious live lobsters that are delivered directly from Maine, arriving either the night before or the morning of the Lobster Fest. They are large and meaty and seem much sweeter than lobsters that have been sitting in grocery store tanks,” said Phyllis Makuck, a five-year lobster fest participant. “Also, the folks at St. Francis create a real party atmosphere. Many are decked out in lobster hats and aprons. There is music in the dining room.”

Enjoy a complete lobster dinner, including homemade dessert, at the church for $23. Or, place an order to go: live lobsters are $16, cooked lobsters are $18 and a complete lobster dinner is $23.

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B O O K Bag The Yellow Birds

By Kevin Powers “THE YELLOW BIRD” is a book you may not want to read. It is, however, a book you will not want to miss.

If you do not like sad books, this one may not be for you. If you are willing to handle some sadness, this novel will offer you insights into war which few others have or will.

I received an advance copy, and the hardback is due in stores on Sept. 11, an appropriate lay down day for a novel about the conflict in Iraq. This story, especially its mood, reminds me of Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried” in the intensity of the drama.

Author Kevin Powers was a machine gunner with the Army in Iraq in 2004-2005. He is from Virginia and is now a fellow at the University of Texas in a writing program. This novel is fiction but obviously based on personal experience. The central characters are two young soldiers trying to stay alive in Tal Afar, Iraq during heated fighting. Privates Bartle and Murphy are involved in a bloody battle for the city and face situations neither has been prepared for. Promises are made which are impossible to keep.

“The Yellow Birds” breaks many of the standard conventions of good fiction. Yet, this is a novel hard to put down as the style of prose draws the reader in with compelling passion. Written in the first person, it takes the reader inside the mind of Pvt. Bartles, a 21-year old with a keen sense of responsibility which is surprising for one so young. Authors are counseled by literary editors to not tell their story but show their story, usually through dialogue. This author manages to tell his in such a way, with little dialogue, as to grab and firmly hold the reader’s attention. The alternating pace is one of the very positive aspects of the author’s style.

Eastern North Carolina is the home to many military bases, and residents here are very familiar with young soldiers and marines being deployed to Iraq. Power’s novel is a must read for those who live here because it details the experience of war in such a realistic way that it offers a different view of the experiences of the young combatants. The physical and mental stress depicted here is assumed by those who have not been in combat, but this author has brilliantly detailed the pressures so as to make the reader feel they are there themselves. It is hard to put a book down which begins, “The war tried to kill us in the spring.”

This is more than a war story as it presents the anxieties of families back home, especially mothers, and the struggles of those who try to adjust after the traumatic experiences of combat.

Most of us have heard of the haunting memories which last for years after the return home from the battlefield. Powers has blended fiction and fact in such a way as to propel a soldier’s vivid memories from the pages of the novel. The author also presents an indictment on those who seem oblivious to the stories of those who fight for our country: “Then it was spring again in the spoiled cities of America.” But, social commentary is not the focus of the novel; personal struggle with life and death is the central theme.

“The Yellow Birds” will certainly become a classic in the genre of wartime novels.

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R E N TA L Signs Being the Community Organizer FOR THE PAST 20 years, for one week every summer I am a “Community Organizer.” What began as a one cottage family reunion for my husband’s brothers and sisters has now grown to where we need three cottages for our “cousins’ community” that numbered this summer on our peak night as 26 adults and 12 children ranging in ages from toddlers to teens. If you are the matriarch or patriarch of your tribe you will know exactly what soul satisfaction there is with three and sometimes four generations gathered around the nightly dinner table and the immense joy of bobbing in the salty sea surrounded by brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles and dozens of first and second cousins.

Being good stewards of the island homes so many of us own means sometimes sharing them to host family reunions like ours. Our children are now in their 20s and 30s, but are still best friends with the cousins who are their peers. They attribute it to this magical summer week each year when they are all reunited.

From our 5-year-old niece we heard this summer, “Beach Week is the best week of the year!”

Like many of you who host similar gatherings, we have festivities and traditions that are now part of the community lore, lingo and mythology of our week at the beach. Nightly we line up for dinner from eldest to youngest and the little ones learn respect for the “Old Ones.” Our “Gen Two” – the sandwich generation between my generation and our grandchildren and

great-nieces and great-nephews – prepare feasts for us every night with themed menus, specialty drinks and appetizers.

What sweetly poignant times we have shared, especially in the seasons after we have lost dear ones.

What have I learned from my annual week of community organizing? I now have a deep appreciation for how our rental guests vacation. If your beach cottage is four bedrooms or larger, you too are hosting families with a tradition of vacationing with grandparents, parents, perhaps a few single aunties and uncles and lots of children. When it is just my family enjoying a stay at our cottage for a week, it may just be four adults and two little boys. Dinner times are fun but do not require the organizational skills of an Army field kitchen! I now appreciate the need for jumbo size pots to steam corn and shrimp, an extra refrigerator for leftovers and cold drinks, and plentiful supplies of silverware, dishes and glasses. The needs of small children are apparent, including toys and books for their amusement and gates on decks and boardwalks to keep our toddlers safe and secure. Visualize your beach home with a multigenerational gathering and smile contentedly, knowing that each family has its very own “community organizer” herding children and grandchildren – a whole new generation of who will fall in love with our island.

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Browse the aisles for decorations, entertainment ideas for holiday gatherings, children’s gifts and clothing, jewelry, wood art, pottery, holiday crafts and many more unique, one-of-akind items.

Admission is just $2 per person, and children 12 years and younger are free. Canned food donations will be accepted for local food banks. Potential vendors should contact Tina Purifoy or Gina Clark of the Civic Center at 252-247-3883. A limited number of booths are still available, starting at $60.

“Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus will be visiting from 1-4pm,” said Purifoy. “The happy couple is making a special trip to Morehead City from the North Pole, and they will be eager to pose for photographs with children.

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“Morehead City will be buzzing on Saturday, Nov. 10, as it is also the day of the annual Carteret County Veterans Day Parade in downtown Morehead City,” Purifoy added. “We hope people who are in town to watch or participate in the parade will come see us at the Civic Center afterward and have lunch.

The Military Affairs Committee (MAC) of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce will be providing concessions at “Mistletoe Magic,” featuring luncheon specials from White Swan Express of Atlantic Beach.

White Swan owner Randy Hingson is a member of the MAC, and a “4 Star Sponsor.”

“We believe this is a nice tie-in to involve the MAC,” Clark said, “because the MAC does so very much to support and recognize our active duty military personnel from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, the US Coast Guard at Fort Macon and Emerald Isle and the Army Reserve unit in Morehead City.”

For full details, go to www.crystalcoastcivicctr.com.

If you have comments or suggestions about topics of interest for future articles, pass them along to Mike Wagoner by calling 252-726-6350 or 1-800-622-6278, or email mike@ nccoastchamber.com.

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Mon. 1: Dr. Bogus Free Surf Fishing Seminar. 6pm. Held in conjunction with the Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament, Dr. Bogus will offer a special free seminar at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. Details: 252-354-6350.

Basic Skills & Seamanship. 7-9pm.

This course, presented by the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 20-10, is a six-week class at the Emerald Isle Coast Guard Station. The class is held each Monday and Thursday and covers boating, navigational rules, required safety equipment, navigational aids and numerous related subjects. The cost is $35 per student and preregistration is requested.

Details: bpohlman@pol.net or 252-393-2436.

5, 12, 19, 26: Surf Fishing. 9am-Noon. Learn to catch the big ones from the surf with expert instruction and hands-on experience.

License requirement is covered; equipment and bait are provided. Age 10 and up, $20.

Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums. com.

5-7: 26th NC Seafood Festival. Features live music, rides, arts and crafts, demonstrations and more. Special events include: Blessing of the Fleet, annual Southern Outer Banks Boat Show and Outdoor Expo, Twin Bridges 8K Road Race and opening ceremonies. Average attendance is around 125,000 for the three days. Details: ncseafoodfestival.org.

Fri. 5: Lunch and Look, Sip and Shop.

Noon-4pm. The folks at Tassels hold its second annual Lunch and Look, Sip and Shop fashion show and shopping spree at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Tickets are $30 per person for the fashion show and luncheon. Center will open to the public from 2:30-5pm for an afternoon of shopping.

Details: 252-247-7463, marian@tasselsshoes. com or iva@tasselsshoes.com.

6, 13, 20, 27: 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 6 and up, $15. Details: 252247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com/pineknoll-shores.

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Early Bird Paddle Trip. 9-11am. Grab a paddle and join the Aquarium for an adventure your family will never forget.

Load up canoes or kayaks provided by the Aquarium and enjoy a leisurely ride through quiet backwaters to explore the diversity of the salt marsh. Age 10 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Sat. 6: Twin Bridges 8k Run. 8am. The NC Seafood Festival and the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept. team up to brings this popular annual race to the streets of Carteret County. Registration is $15 in advance and $20 after Sept. 23. Details: 252726-5083.

Fri. 12: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 252354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

13-14: 58th Mullet Festival. One of the area’s oldest festivals brings a street carnival atmosphere to the historic streets of downtown Swansboro. Expect arts and crafts, music, food and plenty of fried mullet.

Admission is free. Details: 910-326-7370.

Sat. 13: Morehead City Saturday Market.

9am-5pm. Find a little community education and culture once a month at City Park in downtown Morehead City. Vendors include artists, photographers, jewelers, weavers, fisherman, farmers and more. Details: www. mhcsaturdaymarket.com.

Lobster Festival. 12-4pm. The 8th annual Lobster Fest will take place at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Indian Beach, 900 Salter Path Road. Details: 252-2402388(church office) or 252-354-5859(Linda Davies).

Great Pumpkin Treasure Hunt. Noon1pm. Carolina Home and Garden, Newport.

17, 31: Brown Bag Gam. Noon. Pack a snack and meet at the NC Maritime Museum for a lunch hour program on topics of maritime history, culture and the natural environment.

Free. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.org.

19-21: 22nd Surf Fishing Workshop.

Instruction covers rods, reels, weights, line, tackle, knots, bait, fish identification, catch and release, cast netting, reading the surf, locating fish from the beach and caring for your catch. Cost is $150. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Fri. 19: Blood Drive. 2-7pm. An American Red Cross blood drive will be held at the Emerald Isle Parks and Rec. Community Center.

20-Dec. 1: 10th Annual Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament.

Free registration. All trout must be caught on foot (surf, pier, inlet or sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Dept.

Details: 252-354-6350.

Sat. 20: Scrapbook Workshop. 10am-1pm. A Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshop will be held at Emerald Isle Parks Recreation.

For age 12 and up, pre-registration is required. Use of tools and snack provided with $5 fee. Additional packages available.

Details: 910-326-6164.

Fall Fundraising Party. 6:30pm. The gala Fall Fundraising Party for the Beaufort Historical Association has long been a favorite end of season bash. Held in a historic Beaufort home, the event features the work of a featured artist which is available to purchase. Tickets are $75. Details: 252-7285225.

9th Annual Emerald Isle Triathlon.

8am. Presented by Emerald Isle Business Association and Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. The race includes a 750-meter swim in the Atlantic Ocean, 19.3k bike and a 5k run. To register, visit www.emeraldislenc.org/eiprd. Details: 252-354-6350.

24-25: Trick or Treat Under the Sea. 4:30pm.

Add an aquatic twist to Halloween with the NC Aquarium. Kids trick or treat among the exhibits, show off their costumes and enjoy fun and games. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Fri. 26: Halloween Carnival. 6-8pm.

Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation sponsors this evening of family fun. Help create a glow in the dark mural, have your face painted, try your hand at the liver toss or enjoy the donut eating contest. Admission is two bags of candy per child. Details: 252-354-6350.

27-28: 20th Carolina Kite Fest. Sponsored annually by Kites Unlimited in the Atlantic Station shopping center and held on the beach at the Circle, the kite fest takes advantage of the fall ocean breezes to raise this fun-filled weekend to new heights. Free.

Details: 252-247-7011 or don@kitesandbirds. com.

Wed. 31: Town of Emerald Isle Trick or Treat. 6-8:30pm. The Town of Emerald Isle officially observes Halloween Trick-or-Treat.

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C H A M B E R Connection Chamber Teams with JobLink Center To Recognize Outstanding Employers CARTERET COUNTY OBSERVES “JobLink Appreciation Week” Nov. 11-17 and the centerpiece of the celebration will be an awards luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 15.

Several major awards will be presented, and individuals are encouraged to submit nominations by Friday, Oct. 12. Forms are available at the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, 801 Arendell St., Morehead City, or contact Mike Wagoner at mike@ nccoastchamber.com.

“We will honor three Employers of the Year (one large, one small and one microbusiness) and present two Community Advocate Awards to employers who shine in the area of community service (one large and one small),” said Chamber Chair Mal Garland of Sound Bank.

“Additionally, we will recognize the Skilled Trades Professional of the Year. This award goes to an individual who works with his or her hands to create, build, maintain or repair a product or to provide a service,” Garland said.

The JobLink Career Center also has a special Award of Achievement, which is presented to a client who has used the services of JobLink, or any of its partner agencies, to improve his or her life.

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local employers as a responsive and valuable resource that strives to address the recruitment, retention, training and development needs of a diverse base of employers, with the goal of building a world-class workforce in Carteret County.

“We are extremely proud of the fact that the Carteret County JobLink Career Center is widely recognized as one of the most effective and productive JobLink operations in the state,” Garland said.

“If you look at the state unemployment statistics, it is readily apparent that Carteret County is one of the state’s top performing counties,” he noted. “In July, Carteret County’s unemployment rate was 8.2 percent, tied for the ninth lowest among North Carolina’s 100 counties. The statewide unemployment rate in July was 9.8 percent. This positive gap of 1.6 percentage points in our favor attests to the relative strength of our local economy.

“If you dig deeper into the data, Carteret County actually experienced some significant job growth during the summer months, adding 734 jobs in June and another 853 jobs in July for a net gain of 1,587 jobs for the two-month period.

“We recognize that the seasonal workforce peaks during the summer tourism months, but the retail, service and health care sectors here are quite robust.”

To learn more about the JobLink Career Center, located at 309 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, contact Office Manager Larry Woods at 252-726-7151, ext. 210, or larry.woods@nccommerce.com.

For more information, call the chamber at 800-622-6278 or 252726-6350 or email mike@nccoastchamber.com. The chamber office is located at 801 Arendell St., Suite 1, Morehead City, NC 28557.

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M AY O R ’ S Notes The Turtle Crawl MY WIFE DIANE has been very active in the Mayor Art Schools Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Program every since we moved here in 1993. This month’s article is written by her and was her experience on the night of Aug. 12.

While it’s fresh in my mind, I want to share one of the most memorable experiences of my life. Sunday evening at 5pm, we started excavating three loggerhead and one green turtle nest. As I was walking up the beach to the first nest at 4:30pm there were already about 50 people surrounding the trench in anticipation. At 5pm, with many more gathered, we successfully excavated, counted the egg shells and sent some hatchlings to the ocean.

The even more thrilling thing for me was witnessing the 100s of turtle volunteers, residents and visitors walking up the beach to the next nest in family groups, residents, residents with grandchildren, pods of friends and visitors chatting away, or some, like myself, walking alone and taking in the once in a lifetime experience – Kevin Geraghty photo

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the ocean, our pristine beach, a glorious summer evening and all those people walking in or near the surf. I was so proud of the total interest of all those gathered. Someone dubbed it a “turtle crawl.”

When excavating nest 13, the rare green turtle nest, we found hatchlings that were able to make it to the ocean and a few were taken to the aquarium for a little more help. All got to see the difference in the two Kevin Geraghty photo species of turtles. When we got to the next nest, even more observers were waiting and more at the nest after that.

I am so proud of our Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Program with Pam Minnick and Jim Craig as the leaders and lots of voluneers walking each morning looking for the mother turtle’s tracks and picking up trash. Others come to identify the nests found and we trench when the nests are due to hatch and sit at the nest until it hatches. Then we excavate (dig up the nest) several days after the hatch to see if there are any remaining eggs or turtles. We tabulate all the data from the hatched nest. This year we have a record 30 nests so far in Emerald Isle.

I was thrilled to be a part of such a happening. What a show of true community spirit and interest by volunteers, residents and vacationers.

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~Emerald Tidings~ Mayor Schools to Lead NC League of Municipalities

IN ADDITION TO his hard work for the Town of Emerald Isle and other regional organizations, Mayor Art Schools is set to become the president of the NC League of Municipalities, a state-wide municipal advocacy and service organization. The NC League of Municipalities has more than 540 member cities and towns from all over North Carolina, including big cities and small towns.

The NC League of Municipalities was formed in 1908 and advocates for municipalities at the state and federal level, provides a forum for the exchange of ideas among municipal officials, promotes excellence and efficiency in municipal government and provides services and information that will help municipal officials meet the needs of their citizens.

Emerald Isle has benefited greatly from the NC League of Municipalities’ efforts over the years and is proud to have Mayor Schools leading this fine organization in 2013.

Mayor Schools will be formally installed as the president at the NC League of Municipalities annual meeting in Charlotte in October. Congratulations to Mayor Schools!

Beach Nourishment Project on Track

October 2012

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

The town’s planned beach nourishment project is on track for construction this winter, and the Town’s contractor will place approximately 676,000 cubic yards of sand along approximately 4.1 miles of beach. Construction bids are expected in October and construction is expected to begin in early 2013.

Assuming that construction bids come in within budget, the beach will be nourished between 5th Street and Pier Pointe in eastern Emerald Isle, and also between Myrtle Drive and Ocean Oaks Drive in western Emerald Isle. These areas were selected after careful review by the town’s engineers, county officials and town officials, and are the areas most impacted by Hurricane Irene in August 2011 that have the greatest overall need of the town’s 12 miles of beach. The project will be funded by a combination of FEMA funding, county funding and town funding.

Regular updates will be posted at www.emeraldisle-nc.org when the project is initiated.

The town is committed to beach nourishment as our preferred strategy for addressing beach erosion, and is pleased to construct this project this winter. The project will provide important storm protection for oceanfront properties and public infrastructure, and will also widen the recreational beach.

of the year it may take as long as two weeks for collection. Town staff work hard to collect all debris as quickly as possible, and your patience is greatly appreciated.

Please adhere to the following guidelines to improve the efficiency and safety of our yard debris collection staff: • Do not bag loose leaves; please assemble in neat piles, • Avoid placing piles too close to mailboxes, fences, etc., • Avoid placing piles directly underneath overhead power lines (these can interfere with the boom on the truck), and • Limit the length of tree limbs to 8 feet or less.

Bogue Inlet in Good Shape; Limited Funding for Dredging

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The US Coast Guard recently reinstalled buoys across the ocean bar in Bogue Inlet, and the US Army Corps of Engineers continues touch-up dredging in Bogue Inlet. The inlet is currently in good shape for fall fishing season!

There are no federal funds appropriated for maintenance dredging in Bogue Inlet in 2013, however, a total of approximately $350,000 of state and local funds from previous appropriations are being held in reserve. These funds will likely be sufficient to meet navigation dredging needs for most of 2013, and state, county and town officials continue efforts to secure long term funding for Bogue Inlet.

Efforts are also underway in response to reports that the US Army Corps of Engineers is considering retiring its lone sidecast dredge, the Merritt, which is used to keep Bogue Inlet and other southern North Carolina coastal inlets open.

Yard Debris Collection Procedures

The town operates a curbside yard debris collection program for the convenience of our developed residential property owners. The program is extremely popular, and town staff collected yard debris from more than 5,000 locations between July 2011 and June 2012.

Yard debris is collected upon request on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call town administration at 252-354-3424 or email yardwaste@emeraldisle-nc.org to have your property address added to our list. Please note that yard debris will generally be collected in the order requested on a rolling basis each day of the week. In most cases, yard debris will be collected within one week of scheduling, however, during certain high volume times 24

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Town residents, property owners and town staff all work hard to keep Emerald Isle looking its best! Please help us keep the town looking good by making sure you have adequate trash and recycling containers to serve your property.

Town ordinances require all properties to provide sufficient container volume for the amount of trash generated.

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T O W N Meeting Citizen’s Comments HAROLD HARAWAY, A resident of Emerald Isle for more than 27 years, gave an impassioned presentation to the Board of Commissioners during the public comment section of the Town’s regular meeting on behalf of the property owners who live in an area from the town’s boundary with Indian Beach and 5th Street requesting that these five blocks be included in the town’s beach re-nourishment plan. Haraway pointed out how it makes sense to start the sand replenishment project at the eastern most point of the town due to the westerly transfer of sand along the town’s beach front. Haraway expressed that any “additional cost the town would incur (today) may save money in the long run,” by adding beach in front of the town’s most narrow point. Haraway informed the Board that he had walked the areas that are included in current beach re-nourishment plan and that clearly “some areas are in better shape than those at the eastern area” of town. Haraway concluded his remarks by stating that they “can’t wait the 8 to 10 years to survive,” until the next beach re-nourishment project, and his concerns are supported by 30 of the property owners in this area who want the project start at the town’s “eastern most point, instead of 5th Street.”

New Town Employees Introduced Alesia Sanderson, Director, Parks and Recreation introduced the departments new Recreation Program Supervisor to the Board and the community. Sarah McNally, who was had been working in a part-time and seasonal capacity for the department was recently hired to fill the vacant full-time position. McNally had served as the after school program director and as a part-time counselor in 2011 at the Department’s Summer Camp. This summer she was the director of the summer camp, responsible for all aspects of the camp from hiring staff to programming and ran, according to Sanderson, “the best and most successful summer camp program we have ever had.”

Chief Bill Hargett, EI Police Department, introduced four new full-time police officers to the Board and the Community. Each of the officers has worked for the town as reserve police officers prior to being hired into full time positions. The new officers are George “Truitt” Blalock, Andrew Collins, Scott Moots, and Bobby Reeves.

Coast Guard Road Groundwater Study Presented Dr. Alex Manda, Asst. Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at East Carolina University, presented the results of a 13 month study of the water table and the direction of ground water flow in the western end of the town. The study involved the placement of 15 monitoring wells in which collected data from a period starting in May 2011 and running through June 2012. The purpose of the study was to provide the town with a better understanding as to why this area of town is prone to flooding after heavy 26

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rainfall. The study results show that the majority of flooding that occurs in this area of town is not due to storm water runoff, but rather to a rising water table. According to the study during a typical rainfall 87% of the rain is directly and quickly absorbed through the areas sandy soils, flowing directly into the water table. The rising of the water table itself is the cause of the flooding in the areas topographic low spots rather than surface storm water runoff. The study identified the presence of two large groundwater “mounds” in which water flows in radial pattern, in all directions, towards the ocean, the sound, and on the island itself. These ground water “mounds” are located under, in the vicinity of, Deer Horn Dunes/Sea Dunes subdivision and in the vicinity of the Lands End ocean-side dune ridge. Dr. Manda’s study pointed out that to avoid flooding caused by the rising water table the Town would have to embark upon a pumping program to lower maintain a 1 meter lower water table. Dr. Manda’s report may be viewed in its entirety at the Town’s website: www.emeraldisle-nc.org

6th Annual Flounder Fishing Tournament The 6th Annual Flounder Fishing Tournament is scheduled to run from Sept. 22nd to Oct. 6th, with registration beginning on Aug. 27th. More information may be obtained by contacting the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation at (252) 353-6350 or by emailing Lainey Gottuso, Tournament Director, at lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org.

Privilege License Tax Repealed The Board unanimously voted to repeal the Town’s privilege license requirement effective June 30, 2013. The Town currently requires all businesses that operate within the Town to pay a privilege license that ranges from as little at $2.50 to $100. The tax generated annual revenue for the town of approximately $14,000 and nearly 500 businesses have paid for a license for this fiscal year. Town Manager Frank Rush, prior to the Board repealing the privilege license tax, expressed to the Board that “this was an outdated program” that “generates a small amount of revenue when you consider the effort that goes in to collect the tax.”

Schools Named NC League of Municipalities President Mayor Arthur B. Schools, Jr. will be installed as the President of the NC League of Municipalities at its annual convention which be held in Charlotte Oct. 20-23. The League is comprised of the state’s incorporated cities, towns and villages. The purpose of the league is to promote excellence in municipal government, provide opportunities for officials to exchange ideas, to advocate for cities and towns and to develop a “cooperative approach to all municipal problems statewide.”

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October 2012 Meetings

Atlantic Beach 2 Planning Board, usually 1st Tuesday, 6pm, call 7262121, town hall meeting room.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 Board of Commissioners, 2nd Thursday, 6pm, town hall.

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

16 PIKSCO, 3rd Tuesday, 5pm.

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

23 Planning Board, 4th Tuesday, 2pm.

26 PKS Women’s Club, 9:30am, social, 10am, meeting, town hall.

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

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

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

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

Community Center’s hours are: Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm, Sat, 9am-4pm, closed Sunday. Call 252-3546350 for more info. Be sure to visit our website at: www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon 6-9pm, age 16 & up; Thurs 6-7pm, age 11 & under; and 7-9pm, age 12 & up. *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS COST $2 FOR NON-MEMBERS* ►►►►AEROBICS◄◄◄◄ The Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation offers step and step-free aerobic classes: • M,TH,F 8am, Step • Tues 8am, Cardio Dance • Mon 9:15am, Easy Step • Tues 9am & Fri 9:15am, Body Sculpt • Mon & Wed 5:30pm, SSS (step/strength/sculpt) • Tues 5:30pm, Tabata • Wed 8am & Fri 4:30pm, ZUMBA! Fees: members $1/class, nonmembers $5/class. ♦♦Yoga Program Schedule♦♦ •Yoga! Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for the beginner. Tues & Sat at 10am & Thurs at 9am. Gentle Yoga Friday 10:30am, $2 members & $7 nonmembers.

•Yoga as Therapy! Taught by medically certified Yoga & Pilates instructors, these classes are designed & instructed by physical therapists & doctors as therapeutic exercise for back, mind & body. Mon 10:30am, Wed 9am: $5 members, $10 nonmembers. **Special Events and Information** Oct. 1, 6pm, Dr. Bogus Free Surf Fishing Seminar. In conjunction with the Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament, Dr. Bogus will be offering a free seminar. Learn about speckled trout surf fishing from one of the area’s most renowned experts. This seminar takes place at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Department Community Center. For more information, contact Lainey Gottuso at lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252- 354-6350.

Oct. 12, 7pm, Friday Free Flicks. Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252-354-6350 for movie title one week prior to showing.

Oct. 19, 2-7pm, American Red Cross Blood Drive. Carteret County chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center from 2-7pm, 7500 Emerald Drive. Please give!

Oct. 20, 8am, 9th Annual Emerald Isle Triathlon. Presented by Emerald Isle Business Association and Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. The race includes a 750 meter swim in the Atlantic Ocean, 19.3K bike and a 5K run. To register, please visit www.active.com/triathlon/ emerald-isle-nc/emerald-isle-triathlon-2012. For more information, contact 252-354-6350.

Oct. 20, 10am-1pm, Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops. Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops with Linda Phelps will take place at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Pre-registration is required, age 12 and up. Fee is $5 with additional packages available. Use of tools and snack included. Fees payable at workshop. You may call Linda Phelps at 910-326-6164 or email rphelps@ec.rr.com.

Oct. 20-Dec. 1, 10th Annual Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament.

Free registration (Sept. 3-Oct. 19) and excellent prizes! All trout must be caught by fishing on foot (surf, pier, inlet, sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. Sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation and The Reel Outdoors. Contact Lainey Gottuso at lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-6350 for more information.

Oct. 20, 9am, Three Dog Memorial Walkathon Walk to save and improve the lives of the animals at the Carteret County Humane Society (CCHS). This event will give you an opportunity to commune while you walk to raise funds for a much needed cause. Enjoy the walk, and feel good about the contribution you are making.

The CCHS is a very low kill shelter and the county is incredibly lucky to have that. However, the facility is in desperate need of upgrade and maintenance. In 2010, the shelter’s necessary expenses were 76% greater than that budgeted by the county. That amounts to 43% of their entire expenses coming from donations.

The walk begins and ends at the Emerald Isle Community Center and is completely off-road on the multi-use path and sidewalks. Onsite registration will be between 8:30-9am. Please call Terre Barrett at 252-725-1685 for more information!

Oct. 26, 6-8pm, Halloween Carnival. Fun for the whole family includes creating a glow in the dark mural, face painting, liver toss, hanging donut eating contest, ID kits by the EI Police Dept. and more! Admission fee is two bags of candy per child. Sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. at 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. Please call 252-354-6350.

Oct. 31, 6-8:30pm, Town of Emerald Isle Trick or Treat. The Town of Emerald Isle will officially observe Halloween Trick or Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8:30pm. Please think SAFETY at all times when taking children trick-or-treating! For Halloween safety tips, information on the town’s annual Halloween carnival and fun Halloween ideas, please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org. .

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The course gets beginners off to a great start and helps others improve their success rate and expand their skills. The action culminates with a fishing trip to Cape Lookout National Seashore.

The cost is $150 per person, and advance registration is required.

In addition, shorter sessions cover the basics of surf fishing every Friday throughout the fall. Advance registration is required for this program also – see the website for more information.

Aquarium A-scarium Why should kids have all the fun?

Introducing the North Carolina A-scarium – Costumes for Conservation, a Halloween party for grown-ups that benefits a good cause. Proceeds will be used for sea turtle conservation research.

The aquarium turns into a haunted pirate ship where you enjoy a howling good time with food, beverages, music, dancing, giveaways, drawings for many fabulous prizes and more. Dress for success in the costume contest and win great stuff. North Carolinamade wine and beer will be for sale.

The thrills and gills run from 7-11pm on Saturday, Oct. 27.

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Costumes are required. See the website for more details.

Trick or Treat Under the Sea Bring your little costumed critters and characters for the popular Halloween party, Trick or Treat Under the Sea, aka TOTUS. Choose from two “frightful” nights – Wednesday, Oct. 24 and Thursday, Oct. 25 – or come twice for a double dose of fall fun.

Trick or treating headlines the night. Children load up on goodies at sponsored

booths. Roving costume connoisseurs single out the best disguises throughout each evening. People of all ages enjoy underwater pumpkin carving demonstrations, otters playing with jack o’ lanterns and other Halloween activities with an aquatic twist.

Tickets are sold 4:30-7:30pm each night. Online sales begin Monday, Oct. 1. Regular admission ends at 1pm each day of TOTUS. Admission after 4:30pm is $8 per person, $6 for members and age 2 and under are admitted free. Daily admission tickets, receipts or passes do not apply for this special event.

Orange Artwork Your seasonal sculpting skills could win you prizes in the Aquarium’s family-friendly pumpkin carving contest. Aquarium judges choose the best of the fishiest carved jack o’ lanterns featuring aquarium animals or other aquatic themes. Families, groups, school classes and individual children and adults are welcome to enter.

The main design must be carved or etched into a pumpkin; use the real thing or the foam versions made for carving. Embellishments should be natural materials and kept to a minimum.

Illumination is provided. Deliver your finished pumpkin during either day or night of TOTUS (Oct. 24-25) and provide the name of the carver, the jack o’ lantern and contact information in case you win. See the website for more information.

To the Rescue See what it’s like to be a hero in the marine conservation world. Don your lab coat and take your part in Sea Turtle Rescue.

In this hands-on exhibit opening in October, you’re in charge of a distressed juvenile sea turtle. Take your turtle model to a diagnostic station to find out which of several ailments might be the problem, i.e. did it think it was eating jellyfish and swallow a plastic bag? Did a propeller strike damage its shell? Guide the turtle through the appropriate treatment and then “release” your recovered reptile.

You also can weigh, measure and “feed” models of baby sea turtles, just as aquarium staff members do with weak hatchlings brought in for care. Some hatchlings from the current season are on exhibit in a nearby sea turtle nursery. This is the also the place to see Nimbus, the aquarium’s rare white sea turtle, now two years old. Sea Turtle Rescue, free with admission or membership, is across from the gift shop in the Changing Exhibits Gallery.

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P R O P E R T Y Watch Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during August 2012.*

Atlantic Steven and Frances Lewis and Michael and Dolores Willis to Laura and Phillip Goodwin, Jr. and Elizabeth and Phillip Goodwin, 304 Shell Road, $74,000.

Arthur and Anne Noyes to Brian and Cynthia Nordskog and Jerome and Janet Nordskog, 134 Morris Drive, $158,000.

Atlantic Beach Gwendolyn Ward to Alice Wilson, 236 Old Causeway Road, $65,000.

Richard Kania to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, A Place at the Beach Unit 111, $66,000.

BB&T to Clay and Kathleen Hodge, Island Inn Suites Condominiums Units 112-114, $85,000.

Sleepy Creek Farms, Inc. to Malcolm and Nancy Brady, 202 Bogue Blvd. East, $107,500.

Robert and Judith McPherson to William and Ellen Rogers, 216 Moonlight Drive, $112,500.

Joe Burchette to Robert and Laneau Harrington, 1008 E. Fort Macon Road, $115,000.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA to James Carr, 105 Freeman Lane, $125,000.

Tony and Paulette Warren to Marlene Buddine and Jurgen Wiehl, A Place at the Beach Unit 11, $175,000.

Charles and Cheryl Williams to James and Rena Earnhardt, 1906 W. Fort Macon Road, $396,000.

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Webb, 219 Sound Side Drive, $430,000.

Rodamaker, 108 Blue Heron Court, $210,000.

Sarah Wilkins to Nicholas and Jennifer Adkins, 117 Sound Side Drive, $450,000.

Egret Enterprises, LLC to Vasilios Michailidis, 907 Cedar St., $220,000.

Wesley and Leslie Measamer to Andrew and Tiffany Coletti, 237 Sea Dreams Drive, $484,000.

Oceanside Yacht Club Development, Inc. and Radio Island Development Company, LLC to William and Patricia Bissett, 145 Morgan St., $225,000

Max and Cheryl Barbour to Sarah Wilkins, 115 First St., $575,000.

Beaufort NC Properties I, LLC to Walter and Joanne Campbell, 930 Eastman Creek Drive, $19,000.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA to Wesley and Karen Manspeaker, 114 Waterway Drive, $117,000.

Coastal General Contracting, Inc. to Jeffrey and Jennifer Pilcher, 205 Rutledge Ave., $139,000.

Mercer Building & Design, Inc. to Maurice and Karen Willis, Lot 301, Pirates Landing Townhomes, $145,000.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company to Stephen and Jessica Maier, 188 Fox Run Lane, $192,000.

High South Development Corporation to Tony and Sherry Eller, Lot 19, North River Club, $200,000.

Gerry and Linda Sadler to Shannon and Shaun Deruise, 218 Fulford St., $201,000.

Michael and Carolyn Deruise to Gerry and Linda Sadler, 218 Fulford St., $201,000.

Shannon and Camille Deruise and Shaun Deruise to Gerry and Linda Sadler, 1004, 1006 and 1022 Broad St., $201,000.

BB&T to Jeremy and Stacey

Stevenson and Rebecca Weeks to Amber and Edward Guthrie, Jr., 705 Comet Drive, $252,000.

Larry and Avis Autry to Thomas Cook and Edwin Jarvis, 157 River Drive South, $274,000.

David and Swing Harre to George and Elizabeth Wooten, 103 Carrot Island Lane, $553,000.

Cape Carteret Janet Buchtman to Richard Mellick, Sr., 204 Gemini Court, $195,500.

Donnie Strickland to James and Janet Hicks, 209 Channel View Court, $220,000.

Cedar Island

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Jason and Gillian Ruppert, Lot 128, Marsh Harbour Subdivision, $297,500.

Emerald Isle George Guthrie Construction Company, Inc. to Sea Oats Emerald Isle, LLC, 8723 Adams Court, $122,500.

Stephen Moyer to John Demoret, 311 Live Oak St., $262,000.

Albert Harris to John and Jacqueline Metzemaekers, 104 Azure Drive, $265,000.

Paul and Cheryl Titus to Julie Manly, Blue Heron Condominiums West, $275,000.

Randolph and Gail Dini to Kenneth Hunsinger and Cynthia Kametches, 102 Summer Place East, $310,000.

Adam and Vicky Holtzschue to Matthew and Kristin Camplin, Lot 9, Deer Horn Dunes, $316,000.

Kenneth Thorn to Mark Gross, 152 Sand Castle Drive, $320,000.

Patricia Garcia and Hally and Gordon Carver, III to Rodney Farnsworth, III, 132 Landing Road, $170,000.

Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. to LSF6 MRA REO Trust, 117 Ocean Oaks Drive, $330,000

Cedar Point

Timothy and Amy Stefanick to Douglas and Kathy Talkington, 107 Live Oak St., $332,000.

Marsh Harbour Partners, Inc. to Stone Bay Partners, LLC, 108 Marsh Island Drive, $50,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Christopher and Azusa Brandon, Lot 42, Marsh Harbour Subdivision $271,500.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Wendy O’Donohue, 110 Marsh Island Drive, $296,500.

Theodor and Frankie Todd to Matthew and Jennifer Garman, 8001 Sound Drive, $375,000.

Andrew and Crista Austin to Brian and Andrea Woodall, 7119 Canal Drive, $390,000.

Hodge and Cathy Smith to Walter and Caroline Ryan and (cont. on page 40)

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

David and Dorothea Ames, 103 Bluewater Drive, $430,000.

Connolly, 1435 Salter Path Road #F1, $525,000.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA to Wanda Setliff, 2011 Emerald Drive, $449,000.

Marshallberg

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company to Robert Rusch, 9905 Chrissie Wright Court, $564,000.

Wallace and Karen Vander Els, Linda Vander Els, Brian and Wendy Kaye, Jonathan and Stephanie Vander Els and Amy Vander Els to Dwight and Ernestine Tart, 7225 Ocean Drive, $710,000.

Robert and Connie Smith to Robert and Cynthis McHugh, 2208 Emerald Drive, $745,000.

Sidney Richardson to Karyn Henderson, 280 Polly Hill Road, $65,000.

Morehead City Ruth Hallman to Ruth and Robert Hallman, 208 Knox Drive, $3,000.

Colleen Murray to Andrea Smith, 802 Bay St., $34,000.

First Citizens Bank and Trust Company to Lauren and James Holmes, Jr., Morehead City Yacht Basin Slip #41, $80,000.

Wesley and Darley Collins to Robert and Jeanna Glynn, 403 Lord Granville Drive, $245,000.

Harald and Linda Malmgren to Market Ventures, LLLP, 461 Kensington Place, $24,000.

J. Micah Pate, Jr. and J. Micah Pate, III and George Pate to Richard Vick and Conrad Hinson, 311 Arendell St., $250,000.

First Troy Spe, LLC to Andrew Byrd, 512 Cannonsgate Drive, $25,000.

Edward Smith to Adrienne and Ernest Clark, III, 4801 Shore Drive, $270,000.

Richard and Claire Broughton to Richard Keltner, 201 Brandywine Place Drive, $275,000.

George and Lona Westmoreland to Joseph McCallister, 1414 Marsh Pointe, $335,000.

Grady Ingle or Elizabeth Ells to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 206 Pensacola Ave., $140,000

Uptown Properties, LLC to Talbert Beach Cottage, LLC, 203 Lockhart St. South, $418,000.

Paul Kirkland, Benerly and Paul Kirkland, Jr. to Beverly and Bobby Hoots, Jr., 237 Summerplace Drive, $30,000.

Igor and Irina Sinitsyn to John and Janet Boykin, 200 Mansfield Parkway, $140,000.

Kert and Ronetta Gaskill to Holler Corporation, 4226 Arendell St., $475,000.

Harkers Island

Perry and Karen Owens to Amanda Owens, 2202 North Road, $159,000.

Amerigas Propane, L.P. to Holler Corporation, 4218 Arendell St., $500,000.

Maxine and Ransom Smith, III to Gary and Elizabeth Baldree, 4801 Shore Drive South, $180,000.

Lawrence and Brenda Haynes to Mark and Mary Genereux, Club Colony Drive Condominiums Unit 4B, $504,000.

Gloucester

Esther Moore to Esther Moore and Kristen Smith, 385 Cape Lookout Drive, $3,000.

Douglas and Terri Van Everen to John and Cheryl Plozizka, Lot 8, West Bay Subdivision, $107,500.

Beneficial Financial, Inc. to Matthew and Andrea Brown, 641 Bayview Drive, $132,000.

Indian Beach RBC Real Estate Finance Inc. to Robbie Godbey, The Nautical Club Condominiums Unit 701, $33,500.

RBC Real Estate Finance Inc. to Robbie Godbey, The Nautical Club Condominiums Unit 101, $236,500.

Margaret Cheek to Steven and Mildred Hannaman, 1505 Salter Path Road, $242,000.

Indian Beach Acquisition, LLC to Michael and Kimberley

David McCoach to Ryan Thomas, 3701 White Drive, $184,500.

Daphne Arvin and Heather Cook to Nathan and Megan Shively, 205 Tree Fern Drive, $199,000.

MGM, Inc. to John Hopper, 3540 White Drive, $219,000.

Sleepy Creek Farms, Inc. to Dorothy and Harold Mozingo, Sr. and Harold Mozingo, Jr., Bogue Villas Condominiums Unit 204-A, $240,000.

Jason Harrold and Audra Harrold to Sally and Herbert Highsmith, III, 1612 Shepard St., $243,000.

The David and Marjorie Lindsay Family Limited Partnership to Holler Corporation, 4208 Arendell St., $650,000.

Newport Robert and Bonnie Kelley to Daniel Kelley and James Kelley, 601 Bogue View Place, $2,000.

BB&T to Marvin and Lititia McKesson, 605 Cannonsgate Drive, $19,000.

Blair and David Creekmore and William and Leigh Smothers to Charles and Debra Graham 126 Hatcher Drive, $23,000.

Bank of America, NA to Charles Tocco, 1372 Hibbs Road, $38,000.

Nancy Marlette to Garry and Cynthia Sullivan, 783 Cannonsgate Drive, $39,000.

Royce and Jeanette Willoughby to M. Keith and Wendy Maready, 119 Michelle Manor Court, $40,000.

Diana McKamey to James and Cynthia Rose, 106 Barbour Drive, $41,000.

Andrew Searle to Deborah and Carl Price, Jr., 381 Hardesty Loop Road, $50,000.

Thomas and Darlene Winberry to Glenn Smith, 132 McNeill Drive, $60,000.

Joseph Lindsey to Jackson and Carol Conner, Lot 12, White Sands, $68,000.

Brock & Scott, PLLC to Royce Willoughby, Jr., 121 Hollings Court, $80,000.

David Ostrander to Vid and Pamela Warren, 131 Nicholson Ave., $80,000.

David and Erma Kinsell to Jonh O’Meara, 119 Pagoda Court, $80,000.

Don and Linda Pearce to Jeffery and Shelly Likosar, 209 Black St., $95,000.

Michael and Marcie Gray to Terri Gualtieri, 716 Windy Trail, $125,000.

Marshwater, LLC to Linda Carroll, 171 Bogue Drive, $130,000.

Eugene and Sharon Chiellini to Clark and Danielle Johnston, 177 Avis Drive, $141,000. (cont. on page 44)

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GardenScape Poison Ivy Flourishes in Fall TEMPTED TO ADD those beautiful red leaves from the vine growing up your tree to your late fall bouquets? WAIT, and look closely. One of the brightest and most beautifully fall colored plant is actually poison ivy!

Many people may not realize that poison ivy can be a valuable plant. Goats, sheep, deer, birds and other wildlife feed on the plant and its seeds. Bees gather the pollen.

We are familiar, however, with the negative aspects of this plant: painful, itchy rashes, sometimes severe, which show up within a short time of exposure, or as much as a few days later. The typical water blisters, which itch and throb with pain, are caused by oils that are found in most all parts of the plant: stems, aerial roots and leaves.

Although spring and summer are the times when the oil content is the highest, fall and winter plant parts also secrete these nonvolatile oils.

So, how do you identify, and therefore avoid, poison ivy? Poison ivy (Rhus radicans) is a woody shrub or vine that

can grow along the ground or attach itself to trees and shrubs. The leaf forms vary, but they always have three leaflets, hence the saying “leaves of three, let it be.” Also useful in identifying poison ivy is when the leaves have dropped the greenishwhite, smooth, waxy fruit, which grows in clusters from the plant. The hairy appearance of some of the aerial vines is another indicator. Birds feed on the fruit, and then spread poison ivy through their droppings.

Poison ivy oils are insoluble in water, so washing your hands or objects such as gardening tools, clothing or animals with water alone will spread the oil, rather than eliminate it. Wash instead with strong alkali soap and wipe with alcohol for more effective removal. Don’t burn poison ivy, as even the smoke can lead to symptoms!

If you know you will be in an area poison ivy calls home wear a long sleeve shirt, pants and gloves. Wash any clothing afterwards in hot water with soap.

There are physical and chemical methods available to control poison ivy.

Repeatedly cutting back the stem to the ground will starve the root system and the plant will eventually die. However, this means repeated exposure for the person on the other end of the pruning shears or mower, so follow precautions if you choose this route.

Herbicides, if used, should be used according to label instructions. Follow all instructions found on the full label, in detail. Remember that herbicides can kill desired plants so use with caution.

Whichever method you use for control, be very careful of each and every part of the plant.

To avoid a painful introduction to this plant year around, learn to identify its summer and fall leaves, its flowers and its vine in the winter. You can make a good start on this by reviewing the excellent photos of all stages of poison ivy on this web page from Duke University: www. duke.edu/~cwcook/trees/tora.

(Adapted from “Poison Ivy” by B. Rosie Lerner, Perdue University Cooperative Extension Service, and an article by the Bertie County Cooperative Extension Service.)

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PROPERTY

Robert and Tammy Klingele to Robert and Connie Smith, 112 Heron Court, $285,000.

(cont. from page 40)

Melissa and William Bailey, Jr. to Ronald and Delores Shelton, 152 Cottontail Run Drive West, $155,000.

Alton and Wren Rouse to Alvin and Janice Day, 139 Trailwood Drive, $665,000.

Jackson and Carol Conner to Timothy Kelley, 1239 Nine Foot Road, $164,000.

Pine Knoll Shores

Douglas and Janet Spriggs to Cory and Cathy DiMauro, 207 Old Ironsides Road, $165,000.

Kathy Burnett to Wayne and Angela Buck, 273 Salter Path Road, $160,000.

Egret Enterprises, LLC to Russell and Dana Rudow, 103 Lana Drive, $175,000.

Marion Harris to P. Marshall and Cynthia Henderson, 8 Fairway Court, $235,000.

Heron Homes, LLC to Stefan and Kelly Pointek, 108 Lana Drive, $175,000.

William and Virginia Herbst to Elizabeth Mercer, 109 Carob Court, $250,000,

John and Samantha Williams to Justin and Jessica Damewood, 408 Crestwood Drive, $208,000.

Shirley Conekin to Jayne Keifer, 117 Willow Road, $255,000.

GP & GP, Inc. to Hebert’s Mobile Home’s, LLC, 847 and 859 Chatham St., $265,000.

James Gulick, John and Rae Gulick, Stephen Gulick and Glenavie Norton and William and Anne, Ehrhart to Robert

Frances Hoke to My Girls, LLC, 650 Salter Path Road, $145,000.

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and Maria Baukus, 570 Coral Drive, $305,000.

Ruth and William Barnett to James Turcotte, 545 Salter Path Road, $345,000.

Peter and Sandra O’Rourke and Robert and Melissa Duncan to John and Susan Denny, 545 Salter Path Road, $490,000.

Bobby and Norma Sanders to Richard and Mary Brvenik, 561 Coral Ridge Road, $495,000.

Salter Path Jeffrey and Judy Tant to Jeaneen and T. Davis Miller, Jr., 1131 Salter Path Road, $208,000.

Isaac Craig to Harold and Inez Vernon, 1010 Salter Path Road, $230,000.

Patricia Magnum to Warren and Lisa Poore , The Ocean Club, Soundside Condominiums Unit N-303, $280,000.

Stella Robert and Patricia Thiel to New Century Homes of Jacksonville, Inc., 104 Wildflower Way, $23,000.

Leonard and Phyllis Bernier to Steven and Patricia Pridgen, Lot 51, Stella Farms, $27,500.

Michael and Heather Greer and Melizza Greer to Diane Gergely, Lot 39, Stella Farms, $113,000.

109 Silver Lake Court, $37,000.

Benjamin Johnson to Ronald and Bobbie Stanley, 140 Hidden Bay Drive, $50,000.

Gary and Linda Motsinger to Jerry and Jennifer Middleton, 218 Pettiford Road, $65,000.

McNeill and Associates Rentals, Inc. to Traci Owens, 601 Pelletier Loop Road #I53, $110,000.

State Employees Credit Union to Mark Beasley, 417 Moss Springs Drive, $162,000.

Jewell Winters, Donnie and Rhonda Collins, Lonnie Collins, Judy Collins, Lee and Sandra Millette and Wayne and Gloria Waters, 167 Pelletier Loop Road, $169,500.

Nevin Williams, Jr. to Phillip and Maureen Williams, 104 Rolling Hill Drive, $172,000.

Sun Coast Homes and Development, Inc. to Joseph and Denise Flowers, 114 Meadowbrook Court, $185,000.

John and Michele Grant to Alexander and Marsha Sirkin, 772 West Firetower Road, $198,000.

Howard and Marjorie Bogey to Steven and Cynthia Messer, 116 Silver Lake Court, $365,000.

Jason and Crystal Gallant to Mark and Laura Beaty, 101109 Meadows Lane, $515,000.

M & M Land Development, Inc. to American Homesmith, LLC, 105 Willow Bridge Drive, 402 Stella Bridgeway Drive, 113 Swingbridge Drive, $126,000.

Williston

American Homesmith, LLC to Michael Bigley, 206 Stella Bridgeway Drive, $212,500.

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

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

American Homesmith, LLC to Tyrone Crutcher, Riverwatch Sec. I-A Lot 58, $257,500.

Swansboro Kenneth and Pamela Figel to Herman and Diane Martin,

Velva and James Hughes, II to Charles Pitts, Elizabeth Bielak and Peter Bielak, Sr., 453 Hwy 70, $47,000.

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T O U R I S M Barometer Fall into Fun with Crystal Coast Events!

AUTUMN ON THE Crystal Coast is a beautiful time of year with pleasant temperatures, great fishing and special events such as the 26th annual NC Seafood Festival. Mark your calendars for Oct. 5-7 and plan to spend your weekend on the Morehead City waterfront celebrating our seafood industry.

The festival officially opens on Friday at noon. Arts & crafts and food vendors will be set up from noon until 8pm and live music begins around 3:30. Family fun all day Saturday and Sunday with amusement rides, fireworks, the Flounder Fling, children’s area, wide variety of live music, family fishing tournament, boat show, Cooking with the Chefs, Blessing of the Fleet and lots of food! The new Toast of the Coast event following the festival is Oct. 8-14 and is a great opportunity to feast very affordably at some of our well-known dining establishments. More than 15 restaurants are participating and will offer a prix fixe menu for $25 for 3 courses. For more information, visit www.ncseafoodfestival.org or call 252-7266273.

Another not-to-be-missed event this month is the Tuna Run 200, Oct. 19-20 – an amazing, overnight relay adventure with 200 scenic miles to finish at the beach to enjoy tuna and your beverage of choice after a job well done. The run begins just outside of Raleigh in Lake Benson Park in Garner (the home of American Idol winner Scotty McCreery) and will finish at the beach in Atlantic Beach. Visit www.tunarun200. com. Or grab your running shoes and participate in the

~Emerald Tidings~ (cont. from page 24) Recycling continues to increase in popularity and the town has seen a steady increase in the volume of recyclables collected in recent years. Permanent residents are required to have a minimum of one 18-gallon bin or 40-gallon roll-out container, and the larger 40-gallon roll-out containers or 90-gallon roll-out recycling containers are recommended. All vacation rental properties are required to have a minimum of one 40-gallon roll-out container or 90-gallon roll-out container. We continue to experience more instances of overflowing recycling containers for vacation rental properties, and encourage all vacation rental owners to utilize 90gallon roll-out recycling containers. Again, all properties that need more container volume should add more.

In addition, it has now been more than 9 years since the town implemented the roll-out container service, and some roll-out containers are nearing the end of their useful lives. Please make sure your containers are in good working order – to insure the efficiency of the town’s collection personnel, and to maintain a neat and attractive appearance. Sound Ace Hardware at the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center offers new roll-out trash and recycling containers that are compatible with the town’s collection vehicles.

Support the Coast Guard Road Multi-Use Path

The town’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee continues its active fundraising efforts to extend the Coast Guard Road multi-use path. The next segment is from Ocean Oaks Drive to Dolphin Ridge/Royall Oaks, with an estimated cost of $100,000.

The committee’s fundraising goal for the next segment is $50,000 and the town intends to match this amount to enable

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Emerald Isle Triathlon on Saturday, Oct. 20, presented by Emerald Isle Business Association and Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. The race includes a 750-meter swim in the Atlantic Ocean, a 19.3K bike and a 5K run. The race begins at 8am. To register, please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd. For more information, call 252-354-6350.

The Carolina Kite Fest, Oct. 27-28, is fun for the whole family and is free to the public. Bring a chair or a blanket, sit back and enjoy the show. The view above is awesome as colorful kites dance across the sky. The event includes kites from around the world, special night fly, candy drop, team flying and kite building for the kids.

Special Halloween activities will be offered at our attractions.

The Halloween Magic Show is Oct. 26-27 at The Morehead Center for Performing Arts, www.themoreheadcenter.com. The Emerald Isle Halloween Carnival (Emerald Isle Community Center, 252-354-6350) and Fright Night at the NC Maritime Museum (252-728-7317) both take place Oct. 26. Trick or Treat Under the Sea at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is an aquatic twist makes this Halloween event a treat for all ages. Kids trick or treat among the exhibits, show off their costumes and enjoy other fun and games. Special admission price: $8 per person, $6 for members and age 2 and under free.

Daily admission tickets do not apply for this special event. Buy advance tickets online.

For details on all events on NC’s Crystal Coast, visit www. crystalcoastnc.org/upcoming-events.

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

construction of the new segment. The committee currently has more than $30,000 in hand toward their $50,000 goal, and is working hard! For more information, or to make a contribution, please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eipath.

Beach Driving Season to Begin

Beach driving season begins again on Sept. 15, and will continue through April 30. A permit is required, and can be obtained at the town administration building during normal business hours. For complete information about beach driving, please visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org/beachdrivingpage.

NC 58 Bridge Work Planned for Late 2012/Early 2013

The NC Dept. of Transportation is planning to complete major repair work on the Hwy 58 bridge to extend the life of the bridge for an additional 30-40 years or more. The work involves the repair of all joints and concrete decking, and will require bridge lane closures later this year and early next year.

NCDOT is soliciting construction bids, and will select a contractor in the coming weeks. More details will be available in the coming weeks, but tentative plans include the closure of one lane of traffic on the bridge on weekdays only (24 hours per day) from mid/late October to mid- March, with weekday nighttime closures (12 hours per day) from mid-March to mid-May. No lane closures are expected during weekends or holidays.

The town has worked closely with NCDOT, and will continue to do so, in an attempt to minimize inconvenience for our residents and visitors and also to communicate important information about the project. Additional information will be posted on the town’s website at www.emeraldisle-nc.org as the project start date approaches.

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Shorelines

By Greg (Rudi) Rudolph, Shore Protection Mgr.

State of the Beach – 2012 IN LATE AUGUST, the engineering firm of Moffatt & Nichol provided the Carteret County Beach Commission a presentation highlighting the most significant results of a comprehensive beach survey conducted in March and April 2012, which encompassed Bogue Banks and the islands located east and west of Bogue Banks, as well – Shackleford Banks and Bear Island, respectively. The March/April 2012 survey was then compared to the May/ June 2011 survey and our post-Irene survey conducted in September 2011 to ascertain changes that transpired within this one-year block of time.

As detailed below, we lost a considerable volume of sand during Irene and have experienced very little recovery since. This development is somewhat surprising as sand is noticeably pushed offshore during storms, yet in the following weeks and months after a storm some of the displaced sand residing offshore will return (i.e., “recovery”). This processdriven concept simply did not ring true this past year. Likewise the shoreline position also retreated considerably, but most of the recession occurred well after the storm. It appears some of the sand taken from the upper parts of the beach during Irene was placed very close to the original shoreline resulting in very little “net” shoreline movement.

However, since then, the lack of sand in the overall system resulted in further erosion near the shoreline area as winter storms cycled through – this, in turn, finally forced the shoreline landward (we believe).

Monitoring Background In 1999, 111 shore-perpendicular profiles were established along Bogue Banks to gain baseline information and begin assessing the overall health of the beach in the wake of the hurricanes that impacted the region in the decade of the 1990s – most notably Bertha (1996), Fran (1996), Bonnie (1998), Dennis 1 & 2 (1999) and Floyd (1999). Elevations of the dry and underwater (nearshore) 48

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portion of the beach have been obtained along these same profiles on a routine basis since 1999 and these measurements have been utilized to monitor two important beach parameters first introduced above – (1) the volume of sand residing in the beach system, and (2) shoreline movement.

The monitoring program has grown since its formative years and now includes 122 profiles along Bogue Banks (Fig. 1), in addition to 24 profiles along Shackleford Banks, and 18 along Bear Island. The beaches are ideally surveyed in the “pre-hurricane season” timeframe prior to July of each year. As implied above, the monitoring program has continued to serve several very important functions, including: (1) providing a statistical metric to determine volume change/deficiencies for past and future beach nourishment needs, (2) an assessment tool to determine the volume of sand lost during hurricanes Floyd (1999), Isabel (2003), Ophelia (2005) and Irene (2011), (3) spatial control during beach construction events, (4) assess the fate of various beach fills constructed along Bogue Banks since 2001, and (5) provide a method to determine the overall condition (health) and changing geomorphology of Bogue Banks and adjacent islands.

Fig. 1 – Site map depicting the location and identification scheme of the 122 profiles positioned along Bogue Banks utilized for beach/nearshore monitoring purposes.

Beach Volume One of the means to quantify beach health is to compare the volume of sand lost or gained over time along Bogue Banks and the adjacent islands. Engineers and scientists most often use the measuring unit of a cubic yard (cy) to describe volume change, which can be envisioned as a 3 ft. by 3 ft. by 3 ft. block of sand, or 27 ft3. A standard dump truck holds roughly 15 cubic yards of dry sand as a convenient mental image.

By utilizing a volumetric approach, we can review the past year or any other time slice in a “sand debit – sand credit” mindset. Generally, storms and other high-energy events serve as large debits and beach nourishment is envisioned as a credit. Consistent with this philosophy, we experienced a large debit compliment of Irene with no

major source of “credit” (nourishment or natural accretion) to offset our losses. Moreover, as mentioned in the introduction, we did not experience much natural recovery, or even lost additional sand during the post Irene period between the September 2011 and April 2012 surveys.

The eight oceanfront reaches along Bogue Banks lost 1,733,923 cy of sand in 2011-12, which extends and includes all of Emerald Isle, running eastward through Ft. Macon. This equates to an average loss of -14.3 cy per linear ft (cy/ft). Our yearly average pre-Irene volume change rate is roughly -3 cy/ft.

Interestingly, our post Irene survey revealed a loss of 1,814,098 cy or 15.0 cy/ft along this same reach, meaning that the natural post storm recovery process has yielded only +80,175 cy of sand, or +0.7 cy/ft of recovery between September 2011 and April 2012.

Continuing on this concept of “cubic yards per linear foot” (cy/ft), the volume of sand residing along the entire island is significantly higher than thirteen years ago, and the entire island also meets our “target minimum volumetric threshold” established for Bogue Banks. The target minimum volumetric threshold is simply an average volume of sand per linear foot that is considered as a management benchmark – beaches with more sand than the target volume are advantageous. Beaches with less sand residing in any of the management reaches are obviously a cause for concern (225 cy/ft is the benchmark).

The target volume was modeled after Atlantic Beach that has been a traditional recipient of beach nourishment associated with the dredging of the Morehead City Harbor well before Floyd. Quite simply, immediately after Floyd we noticed Atlantic Beach was relatively unscathed while the remaining island communities sustained significant dune erosion and property damage. As the red bar (1999) in Figure 2 demonstrates, the average volume of sand in Atlantic Beach was significantly higher than the adjacent beaches and was consequently selected as a beach health benchmark.

Shoreline Change Another and more common/familiar measurement of beach health is shoreline change. To quantify and consistently compare shoreline positions

Fig. 2 – Average profile volumes for September 1999, July 2008, July 2009, June 2010, June 2011 and April 2012 for seven oceanfront reaches along Bogue Banks. A target volume threshold of 225 cubic yards per linear foot (cy/ft) was established in 1999 as a benchmark for beach health.

over time, the “shoreline” is determined as the mean high water elevation established at +1.1 feet above sea level. This measurement parameter is sometimes referred to as a “datum-derived shoreline” as we can numerically determine where along a profile the +1.1 feet elevation resides rather than depending upon more subjective determinations that are required by other methods, such as aerial photography.

Utilizing a datum-derived shoreline, the average net shoreline change from June 2011 to April 2012 for Bogue Banks was -39 feet landward, with Ft. Macon (-65 ft.) and Emerald Isle-West (-21 ft.) at the upper and lower ends of the spectrum, respectively (Fig. 3). Shoreline positions have reacted to an influx of nourishment sand or efflux of sand related to storms/background erosion over the past several years and movement of that sand in the alongshore and shore-perpendicular directions.

Sand may be moving east or west along the beachfront or in some places, could be migrating in the offshore direction, or conversely even welding itself to the visible dry beach. Again, the 2012 numbers most certainly reflect the efflux of sand attributed to Irene, but interestingly the shoreline as we define it jumped landward well after Irene passed.

This is obviously a brief review of the monitoring report, but don’t hesitate to visit www.protectthebeach.com/monitoring/monitoring if you would like more information – the report is available on-line approximately half-way down the webpage.

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Coastal Report The Call of the Nightjar I WAS AWAKENED recently in the middle of the night by a driving rain storm so ferocious that it sounded like it was raining pennies on the windows of my house. Fortunately, I was able to go back to sleep until my alarm clock, which is my cat, woke me right on time to get up and head out for my morning exercise.

As I pulled on my running shoes, a new sound now reached my ears, a steady pulsating murmur that was coming from outside. With all the rain, I knew exactly what creature was producing this melody. As I opened the front door, a rush of moist humid hot air greeted me along with a deafening joyous chorus of green tree frogs. You could actually feel the vibrations of their calls. The wetlands on and near my property were full with water and amphibians were quite happy to have their habitat wet again after a long period of little rain.

It was still dark out as I started my run and after a half mile down the road I could still hear the rowdy frogs. As I jogged on, the songs from the frogs began to fade away and were replaced with other predawn sounds of nature.

Off in the distance I could hear a familiar bird call. A three-part call that to me, sounds primal. The first part of the call, the “chuck,” is a click of the bill which is much quieter than the other two parts and is only heard if the bird is sitting on your head. Well, that’s an exaggeration, but the bird needs to be close by. If you are unable to hear the first part of the call you might be fooled into misidentifying this secretive bird. The second two parts of the call are a loud and clear “will’s-widow.” But without the “chuck” it is often mistaken for a whip-poor-will.

Only the male will call to attract a potential mate or to stake out breeding territory.

They can pump out 15-30 calls a minute and have been known to call out up to 800 times without stopping.

The call of the Chuck-will’s-widow is one of my favorites, as long as it is in the distance. I once had a Chuck-will’s-widow belt out a repetitive performance just outside my bedroom window during the middle of the night that had me considering throwing a shoe into the tree to shoo it off.

A Chuck-will’s-widow is pretty much inactive during the day. It will sit undetected on the horizontal branches of trees waiting for the sun to set. When this bird settles in on a branch, their cryptic pattern of mottled brown, gray, black and white feathers provides camouflage that allows it to vanish into the tree. At dark, they will take to the skies in pine woods and around marshes searching out flying insects such as moths and beetles. They have even been known to eat bats. Their eyes are adapted with reflective membranes which

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proved great night vision for hunting in the dark. If their eyes catch the headlights from a car, they will shine a vivid orange similar to the glowing eyes of some mammals.

Long pointed wings allow them to maneuver quickly as they dart around obstacles chasing the prey. Even though they have a short bill, their mouth can open up quite wide and is equipped with long rigid feathers, called rictal bristles, which funnel the prey into their big mouth. These bristles are evidently pretty important to the bird. Their middle toe is specially adapted into a comb-like structure that is used to preen the bristles, keeping them in proper working order.

When nesting, the female will simply lay the eggs on the ground among the floor litter of leaves or pine needles. While sitting on the nest, her camouflage will render the nest undetectable. Yet, if the nest is somehow disturbed, she will pick up the eggs in her mouth, one at a time, and move them to a new location.

Due to their nighttime activities, the Chuck-will’s-widow is in a family of birds known as the nightjars. This is because of their nocturnal nature and their call, which can be considered a jarring sound when they call out unexpectedly on a quiet night. This family of birds has also been known as goatsuckers due to an old, strange myth that even had the Greek philosopher Aristotle fooled. In ancient Greece, shepherds tending their goats at night thought that the Chuckwill’s-widow would fly in and suck milk from the udders of goats. The birds were actually flying around the goats scooping up insects that were attracted to the goats.

Part of their scientific name is even derived from Latin words that mean “goat milker.”

As I continued my run, I was eventually so close to the bird that I could hear the complete call, “chuck-will’s-widow.” I stopped and began scanning the horizontal tree branches and as the first light of the sun created crisp outlines of the pine trees in the stillness of a new day, I was finally able to spot the silhouette of the bird on a branch about 20 feet up. Unconcerned with my presence, it continued calling a loud, “chuck-will’s-widow, chuck-will’swidow,” over and over and over. I ran off down the road with the song fading in the distance.

Sam Bland NC Coastal Federation

Olympic Gold Medalist in Emerald Isle

By Mayor Art Schools Emerald Isle THE PERDUE FAMILY and the Koonce family have had second homes in Emerald Isle for 13 years or so. They both have kids in the same age range and spend a lot of time together in the summers in Emerald Isle. Little did they know that one of them, Lauren Perdue, would win an Olympic gold medal. Having met all six of the children in these two families, they are all special in their own right, but now is the time for Lauren to shine. All of them take pride in Lauren’s accomplishment of winning an Olympic gold medal in the 4 x 200 meter women’s swimming relay in London.

After midnight one night, I received an email from Renee Koonce (who I did not know at the time) with the title “Olympic Gold Medalist Coming to Emerald Isle.” At first, I thought it was a prank or someone telling me they had found a million dollars that I didn’t know about, but as I read the email, I soon learned that it was legit. Renee wanted my wife Diane and I to attend a “Welcome to the Beach Reception” that she was having for Lauren. Diane and I were both very excited and definitely wanted to attend.

Lauren’s family lives in Greenville and she had already attended a welcome home event in Greenville that was well attended. Mayor Allen Thomas of Greenville proclaimed Aug. 16 as Lauren Perdue Appreciation Day. Renee Koonce had a “Welcome” banner made and I made sure it was placed in a very visible place at the foot of the bridge coming into Emerald Isle. Renee wanted to make sure Lauren would see the banner as she came into town. After our Parks and Rec Dept. placed the banner, I called Renee to tell her “the only way it can be more visible is if we put it in the middle of the road.” At the Emerald Isle reception on Aug. 18, Mayor Pro Tem Floyd Messer and I presented Lauren with a key to the Town of Emerald Isle. Lauren and family are still trying to figure out what the key fits, but she was very appreciative of the honor.

Lauren has always been an outdoors person and loved the water. Both of her parents were college swimmers and her dad Phil was an All-American swimmer at the University of Virginia. Mark Bernardino, Phil’s coach at UVA, is also Lauren’s coach. She was always good at swimming and after a successful swimming career at J.H. Rose High School in Greenville she received a swimming scholarship to UVA. During her early days at UVA, her times began to drop and she began to think that if she really worked at it, she could be one of the top swimmers in her sport. Well, work she did. Her regular six-day-a-week routine includes weight lifting at 6am, swimming 3,000 meters at 7am and she finishes up with 6,000 meters or so in the afternoon. That not only takes a lot of physical endurance but a lot of mental determination.

She hit a big bump in the road in the winter/spring of 2012 when she underwent surgery for a stress fracture in her back. She thought it would cause her to miss the Olympic Games, but with a lot of hard work she had a speedy recovery and was able to make the Olympic team.

The 4 x 200 women’s swim team had six members. Lauren swam in the preliminary event to enable the team to get to the finals, but did not swim in the finals. In an interview, Lauren explained “I wish I could have swum in the finals, but they picked the right people. There were veterans on the team who have swum in multiple Olympics, so they can’t go wrong picking them. We are a team sport, and all six girls are competing for the best interest of the team. I enjoyed cheering on my teammates.

It was great to watch.”

Lauren is really looking forward to her senior year at UVA and competing on the swim team. She loves school and loves being part of a team. After graduation, she will set her sites on the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As a youngster, she spent a lot time in Emerald Isle, but not much lately because of school and training.

Lauren said, “Emerald Isle has always been a great place to relax, lay on the beach, listen to the waves and smell the sea breeze. I’m really looking forward to spending time here this week, especially after the whirlwind month I’ve just had.”

Congratulations Lauren on a job well done and we hope you have more time to spend in Emerald Isle now that you have the key.

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Fall Festivals

Keep the Coast Celebrating AUTUMN APPROACHES WITH cool temperatures in store as folks in Eastern North Carolina prepare for the looming winter months ahead. There are many festivals, however, that keep the communities of the Crystal Coast celebrating through the fall. From one of the area’s oldest and best attended festivals in Swansboro, the Mullet Festival, to the smaller Carolina Kite Festival, held on the beach at the Circle in Atlantic Beach, these events offer fun for everyone.

The historic streets of downtown Swansboro host the 58th annual Mullet Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13-14, as it pays homage to the bait fish that seconds as a meal.

The festival began as a small community cookout nearly 60 years ago, and has blossomed into an event that is part of the small town’s heritage and culture. An estimated 20,000 visitors invade for two days of festivities, which is quite a draw considering the coastal village is home to less than 2,000 residents. To learn more about the Mullet Festival, visit swansborofestivals.com.

The smell of seafood fills the salty air once again as Carteret County unites to celebrate the most copious resource it knows – seafood. The 26th annual NC Seafood Festival takes place on the streets of downtown Morehead City Oct. 5-7, and provides an abundance of seafood options to fill every appetite. The streets come alive with vendors, exhibits, live entertainment, games, rides and plenty more. More than 25 years old, this award-winning festival has become an anticipated tradition for locals and regular visitors.

Associated with the festival are the Twin Bridges 8K Road Race, the annual Southern Outer Banks Boat Show & Outdoor Expo and the heart-wrenching Blessing of the Fleet, where those who sacrifice their lives to provide seafood for our community are recognized by other commercial fisherman with a parade of vessels at the NC State Port. Other activities include a family fishing tournament at Oceanana Pier, Atlantic Beach, and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, Emerald Isle, on from 8am-4pm on Saturday and 8am3pm on Sunday, the always-popular flounder fling, the sailing regatta on Sunday and the live musical entertainment from one of three stages.

A smaller festival welcoming the fall months is the Carolina Kite Fest, sponsored by Kites Unlimited in Atlantic Beach. The 25th installment of the Carolina Kite Fest takes flight Oct. 27-28 on the beach in front of the Atlantic Beach Circle. The festival runs from 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday, with a night fly slated for 8pm Saturday.

Spectators can see kites of all shapes and sizes catch the breeze and soar through the salty air. As long as the wind cooperates, everything from team flying, extreme ascensions and drops, dragons, facets/boxes, sky skimmers and more are demonstrated. Bring a camera, kite or both and watch these kites speckle the sky with color, size and creativity. For more information, call Kites Unlimited at 252-247-7011 or visit www.kitesandbirds.com.

Scheduled for the same weekend as Swansboro’s Mullet Festival is New Bern’s 31st MumFest. This festival attracts more than 80,000 visitors to revitalized, historic downtown New Bern, filling the streets with exciting Mansfield Photography free entertainment, everyone’s favorite foods and great opportunities to get a jumpstart on holiday shopping.

Regional artists will offer their wares, local organizations will be have food and beverage booths and commercial vendors will offer traditional carnival fare to round out the event. To learn more about MumFest, visit mumfest.com.

With all of these events, residents of the Crystal Coast have plenty to look forward to as the cooler months of autumn settle on the community. These celebrations and festivals are rich in culture and tradition. Pay homage to seafood at the NC Seafood Festival, help New Bern celebrate the Mum or just go fly a kite. Instead of sitting around and waiting on the winter months to settle, celebrate with others in the community and enjoy some festivities with the family.

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C L U B News PKS Women’s Club THE SEPTEMBER KICK-OFF for the 2012-2013 season of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club began with a continued commitment to the club’s mission to provide for intellectual advancement of its members and the promotion of community and social interaction. President Bonnie Ferneau, beginning her second term as president, encourages all women living in Pine Knoll Shores to attend meetings, join the club and play a role in advancing the club’s goals while enjoying fellowship with friends and neighbors.

Vice President Karen Betz outlined a varied calendar of dynamic speakers for the 2012-2013 club year. September’s meeting features Sharon Harper of the Carteret County League of Women Voters with a talk entitled “Putting Heels in Office”; the Oct. 26 meeting will welcome Pat Edwards, library director at the The History Play, Morehead City. In the months to follow speakers include PKS Chief of Police Lorrie Lepore speaking on community safety; Donna Belanger on “How Sweet It is.”

Ed Moore of Sandy Feat, Attorney Jan Gordon, Chamber of Commerce President Mike Wagoner and Ranger Ben Fleming of Fort Macon round out the program year. Details about these informative talks will be included in future articles.

An important goal of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club is to support our community through monetary donations to local charities. President Ferneau shared letters of thanks from the following community organizations that benefited from club donations during the past year: · Carteret Community College thanked the club for its scholarship fund, which each year “provides a message of encouragement as well as tangible support” to a deserving student. The 2012 contribution was given in memory of Carolyn Barbour, Irene Doremus, Dot Belding and Newell Haller. · “Heartfelt gratitude” was expressed from the Crystal Coast Hospice House for a contribution to making “the dream of an inpatient hospice house a reality.” · The Broad Street Clinic acknowledged our assistance which helped to provide over 18,000 prescriptions to needy patients last year. · The Carteret County Domestic Violence Program appreciated the club’s continued support of Caroline’s House through donations of laundry supplies, bedding and personal products for families at the shelter. · Friends of the Bogue Banks Library expressed thanks for assistance in obtaining books and equipment not budgeted by the county. · The Boys and Girls Club welcomed the club’s financial assistance. · The Bogue Banks CERT team acknowledged the importance of our donation, enabling them to buy additional supplies and equipment to provide “better emergency aid” to residents.

The next meeting of the Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club is Oct. 26 at the Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall beginning with a social at 9:30am and the meeting at 10. Bring a friend, bring a new neighbor and join the many club activities and get in on the fun!

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M AY O R ’ S Notes

Burying the Hatchet ACCORDING TO WIKIPEDIA, the phrase “bury the hatchet” is an American English colloquialism meaning “to make peace.”

The phrase is an allusion to the figurative or literal practice of putting away the tomahawk at the cessation of hostilities Mayor Ken Jones among, or by, Native Americans in the Eastern United States. It is commonly used to mean the end of some sort of disagreement and deciding to move on.

One of the most divisive issues in Pine Knoll Shores has been membership and involvement in what is now called The Country Club of the Crystal Coast. I have heard countless stories about how the “the club” of the past was THE place for people to meet and the center of activities. I’ve also heard just as many stories as to why people left or quit and are still away from the club, the community and Pine Knoll Shores. If you are not happy with the direction this business has taken, I encourage you, as I do people concerned about government, to get involved.

One concern I hear is that folks are worried about the financial status of the country club. I am not able, nor qualified to tell you about the club’s financial situation, but I would encourage you to question it and find out.

I run into a similar attitude in my financial planning and investment business. A lot of the public sits on the sidelines, waiting for the market to go up before they start investing.

There’s currently over $1 trillion in money market accounts waiting for the market to go up before they invest. Note that if $1 trillion were to flow into the market, it WOULD go up.

Pine Knoll Shores is a very special community; no one would deny that. I’m also sure that no one wants the character of our town to change. By far, the best way to make and keep Pine Knoll Shores the great community it is, is to get involved and be active in our community and activities that help build community. I don’t have to wonder very long how other activities in our town would work if people left and joined only the parades in Morehead City, or would only go to the flotilla in Beaufort. Think about what would happen to the “Kayak for the Warriors” if we, as a team and community, decided not to support it. Thankfully this is not the case.

I’m not, and can’t endorse a particular business, but I can endorse doing business in Pine Knoll Shores, AND as you know, I am a huge advocate of building community. You often hear commercials encouraging consumers to shop locally; that’s what I’m doing. Let’s work through our situations together, build a strong local community and bury the hatchet.

“One team, One town, One Pine Knoll Shores.”

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

T O W N Meeting Resolution in Memory and Recognition THE TOWN COUNCIL unanimously passed a Resolution in Memory and in Recognition of former Mayor Bill Donnely who passed away Aug. 12, 2012. Donnely served as Mayor from 1996-1997, had previously served two terms on the Town Council, and served in the community in various capacities throughout his life, “too numerous to list.”

Public Beach Access at former Sheraton Hotel Briefed Atlantic Beach Planning Director Jessica Fiester briefed the Town Council on the current legal status of public beach access points located at the former Sheraton Hotel property. Fiester explained that with the closure of the hotel this is a “good time” to clarify who owns what prior to the sale of the property to new owners. Fiester and the Town staff had conducted an extensive search of 25 years of town records to find the details to clarify the beach access ownership.

The beach access points are referenced throughout Town Council minutes, they are shown clearly on the site plans developed for the property and they have been utilized by town as public beach access points since the hotel opened, however no formal deeds or easements for these access points have ever been recorded. To correct this oversight the yown has been in contact with and is preparing documents for the property’s holding company that will allow the town to properly record these easements for the beach access points.

New Cardiac Monitors Purchased Chief Adam Snyder, Atlantic Beach Fire Department, was authorized to purchase two new cardiac monitors for a cost of $30,696 by a unanimous vote of the Town Council. The Town’s current monitors, just over 9 years

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old, are being phased out and replacement parts to maintain the current monitors are being phased out by the manufacture according to Snyder. These monitors are “a vital piece of equipment for our paramedics,” stressed Snyder, and “they use this equipment every day on every call.” The town will be purchasing Heartstart MRx monitors, which are the same monitors used at Carteret General Hospital according to Snyder. The Department will also be entering a 5 year service contract for $2,803.

New Town Government Facilities Plan Moves Forward On a 4 to 1 Vote, the Council took a step forward by authorizing the design work for a proposed new town administrative building to be constructed at the site of the old Food Lion property. Mayor Pro-Tem Harry Archer voiced his opposition to the proposal by stating that “my heart says yes, my mind otherwise.” The council has committed to phase 1 of the plan, $44,000 for design work for the new administrative building.

The concept of constructing a new facility for the town’s administration offices along with renovating the currently building to better support the town’s police and fire departments was briefed by Mayor Trace Cooper prior to hearing public comments. Cooper informed the larger than normal audience that the council had considered several options, from staying in place to building all new facilities on the old Food Lion, Coral Bay property. That the option of building a smaller administration building and renovation of the current building to allow for a better facility for the police and fire departments was a consensus reached by the council.

The public comments heard prior to the vote ran the gamut from those in opposition to spending any funds for government buildings to those in support of plan outlined by Mayor Cooper. The underlying current was those who saw the loss of Coral Bay property for future potential use and those that support building upon the Coral Bay property as a way to block the site from ever becoming the location within the Town for a waste water treatment plan. While several former town leaders spoke about the issue Tootsy Vincent’s comment how “every town council for a decade has faced this issue” seemed to reinforce the need to move forward.

Joe Tourasio spoke about how the “town hall was the center of the town, and still is” and the fact that building on the old Food Lion site will encumber the site for future development. Tiffany Woodard expressed her feelings that supporting the move to the Food Lion property so that the property is encumbered and to “stop the talk of sewer on the island!” Pace Winstead echoed Woodard’s thoughts in stating that “for 2 years we’ve talked about this” and that she is in favor of moving the administration building to the Coral Bay site. A thought that the new town hall could be incorporated into the Circle development was supported by Sam Liftcraft, while Claude Andrews stressed that the council should “stay the course and do something! We have the property, we should use it!” Rick Poillon voiced the opinion that he was in “favor of fixing” the current building and how the Council has more pressing needs to address and how that they should table the project. While Lou Ellen Ramsey saw the need for a new town hall, but pointed out the need for public boat access and how the town could possibly swap the Coral Bay property to do just that.

After the motion to fund the design phase, Janice Bynum asked to address the board and was granted the opportunity to express her thoughts. She stated that she knows “something needs to be done,” and that “cost is a factor.” She expressed her feeling that all the costs of all the options need to be laid out and explained to the community. Bynum closed by stating her belief that this is so important that the citizens “should vote on this.”

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M AY O R ’ S Notes Serving for the People I’M NOT ENJOYING living in a swing Mayor Trace Cooper state during a presidential election. A constant stream of attack television ads from both sides has me longing for the days of Itchy Popkin’s Furniture Fair commercials.

I also don’t enjoy the fact that regardless of who wins this election, not much will change because Congress is dysfunctional. As our House Representative, Walter B. Jones, recently noted, “if grown men and women cannot sit down and work together for the good of the American people, then they have no business being in Washington and in Congress.” He’s right, and we are all frustrated with the gridlock in DC. But, I’ve recently seen this frustration spill over into town council meetings and I don’t think this is fair to our local officials.

The US Congress has not passed a budget in over a decade. A member of the US House is paid $175,000 per year. A member of the Atlantic Beach Town Council is paid $3,000 per year and our council, along with every other local government in our area, has passed a balanced budget on time, every year. We are required by state law to do so. In recent years, this has forced all of us to make difficult decisions. We have learned that you cannot make everyone happy with most of these decisions and you certainly have a right to voice your displeasure with our choices. But, please understand that all of the local officials I know listen to their constituents and then make measured decisions based on what they believe is best for their towns.

On our council I have the pleasure of serving with five people who are serving for one reason and one reason only – to make our community a better place. They are not serving for special interests or to tow any party line. They listen to, but are not bullied by, a vocal minority. They make decisions based on the quality of ideas instead of the provenance of ideas and this leads to good choices.

In a small town we are fortunate to be able to solicit opinions from a good portion of our citizens before we make a difficult decision. We gather these opinions at town meetings, through surveys and through dozens of informal conversations throughout town. This results in a rather pure form of democracy where leaders are making decisions based on the wishes of a majority of the citizens. Unfortunately, we all find ourselves in the minority from time-to-time when decisions don’t go our way. But, that is how democracy works. Our council certainly understands this and when we have split votes, no one holds a grudge. To use an overwrought cliché, we “agree to disagree” and move on to the next issue facing our town.

When a decision doesn’t go your way, it is easy to be frustrated with government. But, we have to be careful not to let the negativity, division and inertia that is crippling our federal government infect our local governments. Our friends and neighbors that are representing us are investing a lot of time, effort and energy into our communities. They deserve our courtesy and respect, even if we don’t agree with every decision they make.

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

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

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

Edward Jones: serving individual investors since 1871, edwardjones.com. Community representatives: Alice Cundiff, 686 W. Corbett Ave., Suite 5, Swansboro, 877-3268484, 910-326-8468; or Walter O’Berry, 1061 Cedar Point Blvd., Suite C, 28584, 252393-8023.

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

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

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

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

Come taste the difference.

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

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

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

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Coastal Singing Bowl Sounds: Bright Walker presents Himalayan & Crystal Quartz Singing Bowls.

Uplift the spirit, relax the body, renew your energy through the extraordinary power of sound.

Integrate into any group gathering in home or workplace. Supported by leading physicians, including Dr. OZ, to reduce stress. Call 252-354-7672, email bwsingingbowls@hotmail.com or visit www.brightsingingbowls.com.

Med First Immediate Care & Family Practice: 7901 Emerald Isle Drive, Ste 7, Emerald Isle, 910-238-4228, for all your urgent and immediate medical needs, including adult and pediatric care, occupational medicine, lacerations, sprains and fractures, drug screenings, sports, school and DOT physicals. On-site lab, x-ray and bracing.

Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork: 142 Fairview Drive, Suite F, Emerald Isle, now offering professional massage in Emerald Isle – the ideal way to relax after a stressful week, or help ease sore muscles. 252-515-6872.

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

Emergency 24/7 service. Fully insured.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall: 230 West Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252354-2883, dmarshall@ec.rr.com. Serving Emerald Isle property owners for 23 years.

Specializing in remodeling and home repairs, services include carpentry, painting, roofs, decks, replacement windows and doors and yard maintenance. Call with all your home improvement needs.

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

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

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

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

References available, fully insured.

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

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

Precise Electric Co.: Serving Carteret County and the surrounding areas.

Specializing in service, maintenance, boat lifts and dock lighting. Commercial or residential customers welcome. One call does it all – no job is too small. Call Ray Adams, 252-342-0894 or Scott Norris, 252-504-1398.

Rhinoshield: 2940 Trawick Road #7, Raleigh, is bringing its specialized elastomeric ceramic exterior wall coating to the beach.

It is designed to be waterproof and insulate for long lasting beauty. The formula contains ceramic spheres to perform under harsh conditions to prevent cracking, chipping or peeling for 25 years. See for yourself at www. rhinoshieldnc.com or call 919-239-4009.

Sound Furniture & Appliance: 600 Cedar Point Blvd., Cedar Point, 252-393-8130,

shopsoundfurniture.com. Located one mile west of the Emerald Isle Bridge. Committed to providing quality furniture and appliances at prices you can afford.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Country Club of the Crystal Coast: 152 Oakleaf Drive, Pine Knoll Shores, 252726-1034. Bogue Banks’ only golf course, overlooking Bogue Sound, offering 18 championship holes of golf with pool, clay tennis courts, restaurant, banquet facilities and much more. Golf and tennis open to the public and when you play, you can dine with us too. Memberships available for residents, nonresidents and juniors. Now offering a new dining membership with dues as low as $10 per month. Call for details.

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: 252247-4003, 866-294-3477, ncaquariums. com. Facility includes 32-ft. waterfall,

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

Ole Porte Racquet Club: 535 White Oak Crossing, Swansboro, a premier, 5-star tennis club with six har-tru soft courts, four lighted courts, men’s and women’s locker rooms and state-of-the-art pro shop. Club offers racquet stringing and accessories and features two pros on staff with private lessons available. Outdoor pavilion is equipped with a barbecue pit and gas grill. Call for info on clinics, junior clinics, programs and rates, 910-326-1655 or oleporteracquetclub.com.

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

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

Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-393-9005, yardworkslandscapes.com.

Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast. Quality service in landscaping, irrigation, lawn care, outdoor lighting, hardscapes and design.

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

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

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

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

Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-726-8800, 800-849-1888, alwilliamsproperties.com. From sound to sea & beyond. We can serve your coastal (cont. on pg. 60) ISLAND REVIEW/October 2012

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-3044060, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. Awarded 2005, 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, 252-3543315, 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.

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Guthrie Construction & Interiors, Inc.: 877-778-3585, 252-354-3585, cell 252670-4490, gguthrie3@ec.rr.com. George & Emily Guthrie specialize in building fine, oceanfront homes for discerning owners.

Call today to make your dreams come true.

HandCrafted Homes: 3900 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 252-514-4516, handcraftedhomes. com. We can build your new stickbuilt home off-site, faster, with better workmanship & strength, from a wide selection of designs. Hours: Mon, 9am-4pm; Tue-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat. 10am-4pm; closed Sunday; open by appointment anytime.

Katrina Marshall, Real Estate Broker: Realty World First Coast Realty, 1440-B Salter Path Road, PO Box 620, Salter Path, NC 28575, serving Emerald Isle, Salter Path and the surrounding areas. Over 22 years experience working with property owners in Carteret County and the Emerald Isle area. Please call me to work for you, 252247-1000 (office), 252-241-1081 (mobile) or kmarshall@eastnc.twcbc.com.

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

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

Pat Patteson, General Contractor: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-723-8800, 252354-7248, pat@islandhomesbypatpatteson. com. Stop by to see us at our location behind Bert’s Surf Shop. Custom homes, design service & renovations; call Pat, a Master Certified Green Professional, to build your dreams from design to completion; member of NCHBA and NAHB. Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-3542958, 800-849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800-553-7873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for a week, stay for a lifetime. Call for our rental brochure or email rentals@sun-surf.com for great rentals & fine home sales.

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

Specializing in Crystal Coast, Cape Carteret

& Swansboro. Buyer representation available.

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

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

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

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

Emerald Isle 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.

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

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

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

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

Whimsical and fun gifts for all occasions.

advertiser INDEX AA Plumbing................................................. 57

Emerald Isle Realty Sales............................ 63

Shorewood Realty.......................................... 5

Academy Mortgage...................................... 41

Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals.......... 32

Soleic Outdoor Kitchens by

Ace Builders ................................................ 33

Emerald Isle Self Storage............................. 15

Landmark Homes........................................ 7

Ace Hardware Atlantic Beach......................... 7

Flipperz Family Bar & Grill............................ 37

Sound Furniture............................................ 16

Advantage Coastal Properties...................... 34

Flipperz, Etc.................................................. 37

Southern Glass & Mirror............................... 31

Al Williams Properties ................................. 11

Future Homes............................................... 54

Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt.................... 21

ALB Fabric.................................................... 43

Great Windows............................................. 17

Sun-Surf Realty Sales.................................. 29

Aldridge Building Contractors....................... 41

Guthrie Construction..................................... 13

Sun-Surf Realty, Shelia O’Shea................... 57

Artistic Tile & Stone...................................... 28

Guthrie Interiors.............................................. 7

Therapeutic Massage & Body Work............. 34

Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters.................... 39

Handcrafted Homes...................................... 12

This Cup’s for You........................................ 11

Beach Book Mart.......................................... 17

Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall................. 45

Top it Off....................................................... 20

Beach House Furniture................................. 12

Insurance Center, The.................................. 43

Town of Emerald Isle.................................... 24

Bluewater Builders........................................ 22

Island Essentials........................................... 14

Waters Landscaping &

Bluewater Insurance..................................... 22

Island Home Maintenance............................ 15

Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre.................. 3

JR Dunn........................................................ 25

Bluewater Real Estate, Syndie Byrd, CRS..... 3

Just Hair....................................................... 25

Chuck Rutter.............................................. 11

Bluewater Sales..............................Back Cover

Kathryn’s....................................................... 33

Window Gang............................................... 62

Bluewater Vacation Rentals............................ 3

Landmark Homes/Hatteras Pools................. 34

Windows and More....................................... 62

Brimco Builders............................................ 41

LIFTAVATOR Residential Elevators & Lifts..... 6

Window, Wall & Interior Décor...................... 35

Budget Blinds............................................... 13

Lighthouse Boutique....................................... 6

Window Wizard............................................. 41

Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS.................... 14

McQueen’s Interiors....................................... 4

Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping

Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center... 13

Med First Immediate Care

Carolina Home & Garden............................. 17

& Family Practice....................................... 15

Carteret OBGYN........................................... 35

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ............. 37

CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc.............. 2

Ole Porte Racquet Club................................ 42

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc.............. 15

Outer Banks Marine Construction................ 11

Coastal Awnings............................................. 9

Outer Island Accents.................................... 27

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport................ 45

Owen’s Construction.................................... 34

Coastal Craftsmen........................................ 15

Pat Patteson, General Contractor................ 19

Coastal Homeowners Guide......................... 23

Pipeline Plumbing......................................... 28

Coastal Singing Bowls.................................. 20

Portofino....................................................... 33

Country Club of the Crystal Coast................ 28

Precise Electric Co....................................... 34

Danny Varner Building.................................. 27

Realty World, Katrina Marshall..................... 11

Edward Jones............................................... 44

Rhino Shield................................................. 45

Emerald Isle Books & Toys........................... 12

Royal Coat.................................................... 43

Emerald Isle Insurance................................. 31

Vinyl Manufacturing.................................... 28 Watson-Matthews Real Estate,

& Lawn Care.............................................. 25

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ISLAND REVIEW/October 2012

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

Gail Weldon

Donna Byrd

Phyllis Howard

Don Whiteside

Emma Lee Singleton

A team of Top-Producing Agents ready to assist you with all of your real estate needs! l Poo

Oceanfront 9805 Sandy Court $1,460,000

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Oceanfront 3005 Ocean Drive $1,995,000

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Oceanfront 1829 Salter Path Road $595,500

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Oceanfront 11103 Inlet Drive $995,000

Oceanfront 9721 Dolphin Ridge Road $1,659,999

Oceanfront 1109 Ocean Drive West $399,900

3206 Ocean Drive $735,000

Oceanview 158 Hoffman Beach Road $479,900

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1408 Ocean Drive $459,000

Oceanfront 5709 Ocean Drive $849,900

Oceanfront 4407 Ocean Drive East $725,000

Oceanfront 6711 Ocean Drive $1,115,000

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Oceanview

1819 Salter Path Road $850,000

Oceanview

3107 Ocean Drive $2,600,000

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Oceanfront

Oceanfront

Oceanview 10530 Wyndtree Drive $700,000

Oceanview 105 Ocean Oaks $450,000

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Soundfront 3004 Emerald Drive $999,900

Island 108 Pinewood Place $319,000

Island 401 Hickory Street $350,000

Island 7213 Emerald Drive $334,500

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rf ate W Island 5415 Cedar Tree Lane $330,000

Condo

Pebble Beach $109,900 - $339,950

Island 5804 McLean Street $399,950

Condo

Pier Pointe 4B1 West $294,500

Island 7407 Coral Court $299,900

Condo

Point Emerald Villas $269,900 - $349,900

Island 408 Sunrise Court $439,900

Condo

Queens Court $171,900 - $339,000

Island 8715 Emerald Plantation Rd. $310,000

Condo

Sunset Harbor 4A3 $395,000

ISLAND REVIEW/October 2012

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1 Bermuda greens, pine knoll shores $259,900. mLs 12-3716 call kathy 252-422-2796

406 sunrise court, emerald isle $489,000. mLs 12-3794 call cathy 252-622-7500

pier point B1, emerald isle $275,000. mLs 11-1390 call christy 252-241-0123

660 Joyner drive, Havelock $1,199,000. mLs 11-3836 call craig 252-503-0577

oceAnFront W/eLeVAtor 379 salter path road, pine knoll shores $1,399,000. mLs 12-2039 call eleanor 252-342-3660

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201 east Landing, emerald isle $539,000. mLs 12-2510 call Heidi 910-340-4959

peek At tHe oceAn pt. emerald Villas c101, emerald isle $247,000. mLs 12-470 call Judi 252-240-9512

Lot & BoAt sLip cannonsgate L139, newport $115,000. mLs 12-3722 call Alison 252-422-5655

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2nd roW sAndcAstLe 2112 ocean drive, emerald isle $999,999. mLs 12-987 call kitch 252-241-1382

oceAnFront @ tHe preserVe 105 ocean View Lane, salter path $695,000. mLs 11-2255 call Linda 252-725-2621

9805 clarendon drive, emerald isle $579,000. mLs 12-224 call marcia 252-723-8000

greAt oceAn VieWs summerwinds 508, indian Beach $399,000. mLs 12-1848 call pat 252-422-5885

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613 Forest dunes drive, pine knoll shores $1,970,000. mLs 10-460 call sandy 252-646-6000

3402 ocean drive, emerald isle $469,000. mLs 12-2423 call syndie 252-646-3244

190 White oak Bluff rd., stella $799,000. mLs 11-4995 call Bucky & teresa 252-241-5376

pebble Beach B206, emerald isle $299,000. mLs 11-3993 call Linda 252-725-2621