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September 2012

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This annual ride is geared toward all ages and biking levels, offering 20K, 40K and 80K rides. The rides begin at 8am at Fort Macon State Park, at the eastern tip of Bogue Banks. Riders will leave in waves, beginning at 8am with the 80K group; the 40K and 20K riders will leave a little later, biking toward Atlantic Beach and turning around at specified points on the island. Volunteers will help with safety issues and mechanical breakdowns. There will be food and water stops along the way.

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Crystal Coast Grand Prix Carteret County hosts the 7th annual Crystal Coast Grand Prix P1 super powerboat race Friday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 16 on the Morehead City waterfront and at the NC State Port. The goal is to provide a self-sustaining charity powerboat race dedicated to bringing awareness to the Crystal Coast area, including its maritime history, military

bases and their presence, while offering an event that is affordable and fun for the whole family.

Jeff McCann, owner of Jack’s Waterfront Bar, along with family and friends, was responsible for starting and organizing the first Crystal Coast Grand Prix in 2005. He not only wanted to bring the sport to Morehead City, but also wanted to help generate revenue for Carteret County.

His plan has worked, with the Crystal Coast Grand Prix producing more than $850,000 in revenue per year for the local businesses. This year is going to be one to remember, with Morehead City playing host to the P1 SuperStock National Championship and the last stop on the racing circuit.

Everyone is invited to join in the fun and excitement of this thrilling competition. Executive passes are available for $80 and include entry both Friday and Saturday night racer/ sponsor dinners from 6:30-8:30pm, complimentary beer, wine, live music and meet and greets. Passes also include entry into the executive tent at the NC State Port. The executive tent includes premiere viewing, a catered lunch by Floyd’s 1921, cold beverages and shade. Executive passes are for all three days, but are not required. Fans can watch from the Morehead City waterfront or personal watercraft. Email pamelahardy95@yahoo.com to reserve executive passes or visit Jack’s Waterfront Bar at the Morehead City waterfront.

Morehead Saturday Market The Morehead City Saturday Market is dedicated to providing an educational model, framework and venue for a diversity of local artists, craftsmen, chefs, farmers, fishermen, musicians, performers and educational and civic groups. The market is open from 9am-4pm on the second Saturday of each month from April through December at 1001 Arendell St., Morehead City.

The purpose is to create a greater public awareness, interest and economic stimulus in the downtown Morehead City waterfront and business district by starting a continuous educational and cultural event that offers programs to the diverse interests of both local and tourist populations.

At the market, there are educational opportunities in two and three dimensional art, artists providing demonstrations, carvers, jewelry, instrument makers, performing arts, theatrical dancing, poetry and music. This scene is reminiscent of a farmers market for local produce, seafood and flowers, but offers so much more.

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Some of the attractions and activities this year include Dexter “Loveboat” Williams, a book exchange with the Friends of Western Carteret Library, hotdogs and drinks, popcorn, cotton candy, inflatable rides, face painting and balloon sculpting by Isabel the Clown, and even a visit from Ronald McDonald. The community and town departments really turn out to make for a wonderful opportunity to celebrate children.

There will be vendors on site but no items are allowed to be sold during the festival and the vendors are asked to provide free giveaways and activities for the children to enjoy. There is no vendor fee. However, vendors are responsible for giveaway items, which must be approved by the event director, for the first 400 children to visit their booth. Sponsors are encouraged to join in this meaningful event for the children of the community by helping supply the funds necessary to keep this event completely free.

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This event is one of the nation’s largest all-cash king mackerel fishing tournaments, and benefits the Atlantic Beach Volunteer Fire Department as it has done since its inception. Registration, captain’s meeting, awards ceremonies and all events are based out of the Atlantic Station Shopping Center, with weigh-ins on the Atlantic Beach Causeway at McCurdy’s Restaurant Dock.

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For more information call Tournament Director Terry Adkins at 800-546-4622 or visit www.bluewaterpromo.com.

6th Annual Flounder Tournament The Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Dept. hosts its annual Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament to kick off the surf fishing and beach driving season on the Crystal Coast.

The tournament runs from Sept. 22-Oct. 6 and all flounder must be caught on foot from the beaches, piers, inlets or the sound. No boat catches will be permitted. The fish must also be caught in the area between Fort Macon and Emerald Isle.

Registration is free and runs from Aug. 27-Sept. 21.

Fishermen can find the complete rules on the back of the registration form, which may be picked up at The Reel Outdoors or Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center. Registration forms and rules may also be downloaded from www.emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd. Contact Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation for further information or questions at 252-354-6350 or email lgottuso@emeraldislenc.org.

Surf Fishing on Bogue Banks Surf fishing is a major activity each fall along Bogue Banks, and the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. has been taking the opportunity to offer a fun competition each year to those who engage in the sport.

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B O O K Bag The Devil in Pew Number Seven

By Rebecca Nichols Alonzo IN 1969 ROBERT Nichols moved his family to Sellerstown to begin his service as pastor of the Free Welcome Holiness Church. It was the beginning of a tragic story. Rebecca Nichols Alonzo is the daughter of Robert Nichols and has written, along with Bob DeMoss, a chilling account of the family’s years there. This is a true story of terror and violence, but also a story of faith and courage.

Rebecca Alonzo was a young child during the years at Sellerstown, which is near Whiteville. One man, H.J. Watts, became determined to force her father from his pastorate.

He was willing to resort to a number of tactics to accomplish his goal, including violence. Those who choose to read this story will find what happened to this minister’s family hard to believe, especially at the instigation of a church member.

The author writes that her father was pushed into depression by the threats to his family, “These champions of fear and paranoia, like weeds threatening to choke off the life of every good thing around them, said he would lose everything he had worked for in Sellerstown.”

Robert Nichols had indeed worked hard to make a go of his ministry even though all of the time there he had to contend with the evil actions of his nemesis in pew number seven. The majority of people from the church were supportive of the Rev. Nichols and were astonished at the actions of Watts.

If this book were a fictional account it would bring chill bumps to any reader. Being a true story, it is much more disturbing. Rebecca Nichols says she never felt safe as a child.

It is easy to see why she felt this way after reading her shocking memories of what happened to her father, mother, brother and herself. According to her story, Watts tormented her family with every form of intimidation available to him. However, Watts was not the only villain who attacked her family during the years at Sellerstown.

“The Devil in Pew Number Seven” is a must read for people who are active in church life. Faith plays such a big role in the recounting of the events of the Nichols family. It is also a book of great interest to those who live in North Carolina. This book ranks up there with other true crime novels set in this state. It is always hard to believe such things can happen so close to us, and it is likely more difficult to believe this happened in a small rural church.

This is also a story of forgiveness. Last year the author added a new section to this book, first published in 2010. This last chapter will surprise most readers who do not know the latest part of this amazing drama.

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R E N TA L Signs Southern Hospitality, North Carolina Style LIKE SO MANY little girls growing up in the 1960s in our home state of North Carolina, I was continuously schooled by all my female relatives in how to be a gracious Southern lady. I am sure they often despaired since I preferred pickup games of basketball and backyard baseball to tea parties and dresses (still do, but now I am more often the cheering sports fan, especially when the Carolina Tar Heels are playing). Reflecting back, though, I know that my mother and my aunts prepared me well for my true calling, providing Southern hospitality to families arriving for their long awaited beach vacation on the best beaches North Carolina has to offer.

In the August issue of Our State magazine, the cover story was “Southern Hospitality, Social Graces and Manners in North Carolina.” The author, Scott Huler, who resides in Raleigh, confesses he fell in love with our

state when he discovered he could get endless refills on soda pop and sweet tea at any restaurant. After full disclosure – he grew up in Cleveland, Ohio – he humorously explored the darker side of Southern hospitality where “Stay!” becomes both invitation and command.

Like magnolia scented evenings or your mama’s recipe for pound cake, we can all agree that there is a mythology that is now part of the lore of Southern hospitality. Admit it, we all wish we could sit on Sheriff Andy Taylor’s porch swing and be invited to stay for dinner by Aunt Bea. The uniqueness of North Carolina’s own homegrown Southern hospitality is the gentle kindness that comes from the land of folk who have been steeped in humility as a form of grace. Why, our state motto is Esse Quam Videri, “To be, rather than to seem.”

I maintain that Southern hospitality is alive and well right here on the Crystal Coast every time our visitors get that free refill of sweet tea and hot hushpuppies, or are invited to tell their family story when checking into their cottage or motel, “So, where y’all from?” and the inevitable North Carolina follow-up question, “I think my daddy’s people knew some folks from there; do you know a family by the name of…?”

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“We have joined the effort to urge our elected officials in Washington, DC to help stop sequestration, which would slash more than $500 billion from the defense budget starting in January 2013,” said Chamber Chair Mal Garland of Sound Bank.

“All this uncertainty about funding is causing private sector firms and contractors to start shedding jobs and laying off workers,” he said.

“The defense budget has already been cut by more than $487 billion through the Budget Control Act of 2011,” Garland noted. “Additional, indiscriminate cuts through sequestration would wreak havoc on our economic and military strength.

This is the wrong approach to resolving our country’s fiscal crisis.”

The aerospace and defense industry reportedly provides nearly 47,000 high-skill, high-wage jobs in North Carolina alone. Sequestration could cost the state at least 11,000 jobs (and potentially more if local bases and installations are cut).

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“The annual economic impact of Cherry Point on the region is about $2.2 billion. Two of the top five contractors utilized by MCAS Cherry Point and tenants last year are Carteret Countybased businesses, doing a combined volume of about $20 million annually.

“We assert that Congress needs to act this summer to stop sequestration,” Garland said. “The matter cannot be put off until after the general election in November.”

Sequestration is the short-hand term for the automatic cuts that will kick in if Congress does not produce a balanced budget. Federal budget law will impose across-the-board cuts on all discretionary spending. The Dept. of Defense (DOD) will be hit the hardest because it spends more discretionary funds than any other federal agency.

Garland said: “We have urged US Senators Richard Burr and Kay Hagan and Congressman Walter Jones to help intervene and reflect on comments made by Sen. John McCain, the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, who recently said: ‘The consequence of a sequester on the DOD would set off a swift decline of the United States as the world’s leading military power.’”

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 emailing mike@ nccoastchamber.com.

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1, 8: Kayak the Roosevelt Natural Area. 911am. Explore tidal flats, quiet backwaters and the intricate web of life thriving in this pristine natural environment. Kayaks and equipment provided by the NC Aquarium.

Age 12 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003.

1-2: Arts & Crafts Coalition Fall Show. Held each year at the Beaufort Historic Site, this is a great chance to get a head start on holiday shopping. The juried show features local and regional artisans both exhibiting and selling their wares. Details: 252-728-5225.

Sat. 1: International Vulture Awareness Day. Meet vultures in person and find out more about these intelligent animals with fun activities, crafts and programs at the aquarium. Details: 252-247-4003 or www. ncaquariums.com.

Sun. 2: Night trek. 7-9pm. Stroll the nighttime beach, learn about the fascinating life cycle of sea turtles and look for loggerheads. Age 5 and up, $10. Details: 252247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com/pineknoll-shores.

Mon. 3: Sound Seafood: Catching Crabs and Clams. 2-4pm. Learn the art of harvesting crabs and clams and the importance of conserving habitats with the NC Aquarium.

Age 5 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Tue. 4: Dinner with Critters. 6-7:30pm.

Enjoy pizza, learn about animal care and see what it’s like to feed the animals in the invertebrate touch pool. Age 5 and up, $20.

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Wed. 5: Aquarium ABC’s. 8:30-9:30am.

Preschoolers will enjoy learning about aquatic species and wildlife, with live animal encounters, crafts, storytelling and outdoor explorations. Ages 2-5, $10. Details: 252-2474003.

Thur. 6: EmeraldFest. 6:30-8pm. Join Barefoot Wade for live music and a peaceful ocean breeze at the Western Ocean Regional Beach Access, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252354-6350.

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Breakfast with the Rays. 8-9am. Enjoy a continental breakfast and help feed these amazing animals before the aquarium opens.

Age 5 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003.

7, 14, 21, 28: Surf Fishing. 9am-12pm. Learn to catch the big ones from the surf with expert instruction and hands-on experience. License requirement is covered, and equipment and bait are provided. Age 10 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Fri. 7: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. Movies are family oriented and are at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. Call 252-3546350 one week prior for movie titles.

Marsh Madness. 10am-Noon. Put on your water shoes for a wade though the marsh and calm waters of Bogue Sound with the NC Aquarium. Age 8 and up, $10. Details: 252247-4003.

8-9: Contemporary Boatbuilding Carpentry. 9am-5pm. Learn skills essential for building round-bottomed boats. Class fee is $135 and reservations are required. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums. com.

8, 15, 22, 29: Early Bird Paddle Trip. 9-11am.

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. 8: 2v2 Beach Volleyball Tournament.

9am. This open-gender series is held at the Western Ocean Regional Access site in Emerald Isle and is for players age 16 and older. Team fee is $55 with prize money going to the top two teams. Details: 252-354-6350.

Morehead City Saturday Market. 9am5pm. 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.

13-15: Atlantic Beach Saltwater Classic.

Presented by Blue Water Promotions, this annual tournament is headquartered in the Atlantic Station Shopping Center. Details: www.bluewaterpromo.com.

14-16: 7th Annual Crystal Coast Grand Prix.

The P1 SuperStock boats return to the Crystal Coast for some high-speed action. Sanctioned through the American Powerboat Association, the three-day event brings static displays, awards presentations and two days of heated races. Details: visit www.ccgrandprix.com.

Sat. 15: Emerald Isle’s 7th Annual Day4Kids.

10am-2pm. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. bring adults and children of all ages together for activities, games, face painting, vendors and fun. Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

Build a Boat in a Day. 9am-3pm. Adult and child teams use the stitch-and-glue technique to assemble a prepared kit for a small flat-bottomed plywood boat suitable for rowing or paddling. Teams are limited to four people with at least one adult.

Minimum age is 8. Cost is $300. Reservations are required. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Crystal Coast Car & Bike Show. 9am. This free show is planned for the NC State Port in Morehead City. Details: pamelahardy95@ yahoo.com.

Vance Gilbert Performs. 8pm. Folk artist Vance Gilbert plays at Clawson’s Restaurant, Beaufort. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for members and active-duty military and $8 for students. Doors open at 7pm. Details: www. downeastforlkarts.org.

About Boating Safety. 8am. This oneday seminar that provides an overview of recreational boating safety. Cost is $25, $15 for additional family members. Boat operators under age 26 must have passed a boating safety course. Details: 252-393-2436 or bpohlman@pol.net.

22-30: 9-Day Boatbuilding Class. 9am-5pm.

Class pre-requisite of carpentry class. Each student builds a traditional flat-bottomed skiff or small round-bottomed boat over a one-week period. Cost is $1,770 and reservations are required. Details: 252-7287317.

22-Oct. 6: 6th Annual Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament. Free registration. All flounder must be caught on foot (surf, pier, inlet or sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle.

Details: 252-354-6350.

Sat. 22: Cycling for the Coast: 8am-Noon.

Celebrate National Estuaries Day with a ride along beautiful Bogue Banks. The goal of the ride is to raise awareness and money to protect North Carolina’s coastal estuaries and beaches. Details: sarahp@nccoast.org.

Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops: 10am-1pm. Workshops by Linda Phelps take place at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Preregistration is required, age 12 and up, $5. Details: call 910-326-6164 or email rphelps@ec.rr.com.

Oct. 1-Nov. 12: Basic Skills and Seamanship: 7-9pm. Presented by the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 20-10, this six-week course is held at the Emerald Isle Coast Guard Station. Cost is $35 per student. Details: bpohlman@pol.net or call 252-393-2436.

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C H A M B E R Connection Talent Search Seeks Practitioners Of Outrageous Customer Service THE CARTERET COUNTY Chamber of Commerce is spearheading a talent search to locate individuals who provide “Outrageous Customer Service” on the job.

Any citizen may nominate a person who delivers extraordinary customer service. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Sept. 14.

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“Businesses in Carteret County and at the Crystal Coast are among the best in the world when it comes to providing ‘Outrageous Customer Service,’” said Mary Carlyle Brown of Realty World First Coast Realty, who is chair elect of the Chamber Board of Directors.

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At least five customer service winners will be selected in 2012, and they will be honored at a Customer Service Champions Reception at 4pm on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the Emerald Isle Beach & Pool Club, 101 Dolphin Ridge Road, Emerald Isle. The featured speaker will be Dr. Kerry Youngblood, president of Carteret Community College.

The chamber appreciates the support of the “Outrageous Customer Service” Awards co-sponsors, which are the Emerald Isle Beach & Pool Club, Carteret Community College and NCCOAST Communications (publisher of the Island Review).

In the past, Bogue Banks businesses have been “fertile ground,” producing a number of Customer Service Champions, Brown noted. Winners in 2011 included Mary Woodard of Watson-Matthews Real Estate in Emerald Isle, Becky Davis of the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Sharon Garner-Thompson of The Star Team, a real estate company based in Atlantic Beach.

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M AY O R ’ S Notes LITTLE PINK HOUSES of Hope (LPHOH).

What a great organization. The organization Mayor Art Schools was started by Jeanine Patten-Coble just two years ago. It provides week-long beach retreats in the Carolinas for breast cancer patients and their families. They believe a cancer diagnosis does not just affect the patient, but the entire family. Every beach retreat is designed to help families. They spent the week of late July to early August in Emerald Isle and had a great time.

Ted Humphrey, who has a second home in Emerald Isle, was responsible for putting together the retreat in Emerald Isle. He lives in Burlington and is a friend of Patten-Coble, the founder and executive director of LPHOH and a breast cancer patient nearing the end of her own treatments. I first became aware of the organization last Labor Day when Ted announced at a picnic that he was looking for people to donate homes for a week-long stay in Emerald Isle. From that initial announcement, six homes were obtained for the patient families and another for the volunteers.

This is another story about how the people from the Emerald Isle area are so giving. I met all six of the families and many of the volunteers on the beach at a surfing lesson. All of them had nothing but positive things to say about Little Pink Houses of Hope and the warm welcome from the people in the Emerald Isle area. Six families were picked and well over 100 applied. One recipient said she was thrilled when she heard her

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family had been picked, but wasn’t sure it would be as good as advertised until she got here. The six couples went out to dinner one night (volunteers watched the kids) and someone in the restaurant sent two bottles of champagne to the table. They had a pool party and two of the Emerald Isle beach life guards volunteered to life guard for them. Several of the volunteers were participants in one of last year’s trips, and appreciated it so much that they wanted to give back by volunteering with this trip. Numerous other groups/individuals provided services during their stay. I would like to list all of the contributors, but as you would expect, most of them want to remain anonymous.

I do want to mention one group that went above and beyond.

That is Ocean Cure out of Carolina Beach. They provide surfing and paddle boarding instruction, equipment and more for all of the LPHOH beach trips, and to other organizations such as Wounded Warriors. I met them on the beach and they were very enthusiastic about giving to others, and were all in the 30year-old range. My obvious question for them was since you give away so much of your time, how do you support yourself?

They are school teachers, give surfing lessons for a fee and love working with people of all ages.

Read more about both of these organizations at www. littlepinkhousesofhope.org and www.ocean-cure.org. None of the patients in the group, and very few volunteers, had been to Emerald Isle, but by the end of the week all of them were planning future trips back to the area.

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~Emerald Tidings~ NCDOT Grant to Fund Bicycle Path Extension

THE TOWN HAS been awarded a new $100,000 grant from the NC Dept. of Transportation to extend the Hwy 58 bicycle path from its existing terminus at Hurst Road to Fairfax Road, a distance of approximately .4 mile.

The bulk of the design work for this segment was completed previously. The town expects to solicit construction bids this fall.

Construction is scheduled for spring 2013, with a goal to open the new bicycle path segment prior to the 2013 tourism season.

The town greatly appreciates NCDOT’s assistance with this project, and is pleased to extend the bicycle path. The town’s ultimate goal is to extend the path to the Indian Beach town limits in the future, and also to extend the Coast Guard Road path to The Point.

Hwy 58 Bridge Work Planned

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 longer.

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 soon, 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 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.

Beach Commission Approves Additional Funding

The town, in conjunction with Carteret County, continues work on a planned beach nourishment project set to occur in January-March 2013. The project is expected to include the placement of approximately 675,000 cy of sand along approximately 4 miles of the town’s beach that suffered the greatest erosion losses during Hurricane Irene.

FEMA is providing a total of $3.8 million for this project and the town has committed $1.5 million. The Carteret County Beach Commission previously committed $1.5 million and the town had also requested $3 million from the state for the project. The state did not include funding for the town’s project in its FY 12-13 budget, leaving a $3 million shortfall that could have resulted in less sand placed on the beach. Fortunately, the Carteret County Beach Commission recently voted to contribute an additional $3 million for the project to replace the state funding that was not provided. The town is thankful for the Beach Commission’s support and pleased the project can move forward with the full scope anticipated.

State permitting approvals have been received and federal approvals are expected in the coming weeks. Construction bids will be solicited in September, and construction is expected to begin in January. The exact project scope and project boundaries will be finalized after construction bids are received.

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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

at this time. This one-time additional contribution to replace the lack of state funding is prudent for the 2013 project.

However, the Beach Commission will not have sufficient funds in the future to replace state funding. The town will continue its efforts in 2013 to secure legislative approval for a new 1 percent beach preservation tax to be levied on all sales and use transactions within the town, which would provide the required state funding for future projects.

Coast Guard Road Pavement Marking Improvements

The town completed the new bicycle path segment between Emerald Isle Woods Park and Ocean Oaks Drive in May, and originally had a pavement marking contractor scheduled to install new pavement markings to shift the vehicle lanes to the north (away from the new path) in late May. Unfortunately, that contractor abandoned the job and the town has not heard from them since that time. As a result, these pavement markings have been delayed all summer while the town worked to identify a new contractor.

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T O W N Meeting Rep. Norm Sanderson Visits Emerald Isle REP. NORM SANDERSON (R) spoke to the Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners at its August meeting after spending time with Mayor Art Schools and Town Manager Frank Rush learning about the issues affecting the residents of Emerald Isle. Sanderson, a candidate to fill the seat of retiring Sen. Jean Preston of Emerald Isle, District 2, was accompanied by his wife Linda. The Pamlico County resident is planning similar visits to each of the communities in Carteret County.

Spay 2 Save Mobile Clinic to Visit A Tuesday, Aug. 28 visit to Emerald Isle by the Spay 2 Save Mobile Clinic was announced. The low cost spay/neuter clinic will be located adjacent to the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Center on Leisure Lane. Pet owners must call 252622-2373 to schedule an appointment as the clinic is not able to take walk-in clients. The cost to spay/neuter dogs is $95 with an additional charge for dogs over 60 lbs, while the cost for cats is $75 to spay a female cat and $50 to neuter a male cat. For more information you may call 252-622-2373 or visit Spay 2 Save’s web site at www.mobilespay.org.

Emerald Isle Day 4 Kids The 7th Emerald Isle Day 4 Kids will be held from 10am-2pm on Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Center. The free event is designed to bring adults and children of all ages together for a fun-filled day of activities, games, face painting and more.

Purchase of New Yard Debris Truck Approved The board unanimously voted to purchase a new 2013 International/ Pac-Pac yard debris truck from the Hol-Mac Corporation for $111, 730. The new truck purchase was built into this year’s General Fund budget; the town had allocated $115,000 for this item and it will replace a 2003 model yard debris truck with nearly 175,000 miles on it. The town “uses our yard debris truck every day, 8 hours a day,” according to Public Works Director Artie Dunn. Dunn explained how the town “collects yard waste from every improved lot in the town” and how his department responds to requests called into the town for debris pickup by town residents.

Town Charter to be Amended The board voted unanimously to hold a public hearing at its Sept. 11 regular meeting to discuss changes to the town’s charter. The town charter, which outlines how the town is governed, has been amended several times in the past according to Rush. The amending of the charter is the “first step” in a planned comprehensive review and update of the town’s entire code of ordinances according, he said. The charter, as it is currently written, has several sections that have been superseded by changes to the NC General Statutes and should be amended to clearly reflect how the town is governed, Rush explained. The manager presented the board with a re-written 26

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three page proposed version of the town’s charter to consider that he views as being more “user friendly” and that eliminates out of date provisions of the current charter, like references to a municipal board of elections.

Post Hurricane Irene Beach Nourishment Project The board unanimously approved a capital ordinance amendment to reflect the current funding sources for the FEMA Irene Beach Nourishment Project. The amendment reflects an increase of $3 million from the Carteret County Beach Commission, replacing the $3 million that went unfunded by the state. The total project cost remained unchanged at $9,853,546. The nourishment project is still on track to begin early next year, according to Rush. The town will be soliciting bids in September to place a total of 454,800 cubic yards of sand on the beach front between 5th St. and Pier Pointe condominiums along with 221,200 cubic yards of sand on the beach front between Myrtle and Ocean Oaks drives.

The project will widen the dry sand portions in these areas by 50 to 75’, Rush briefed, while filling the underwater portion approximately 150’ beyond the high water mark. The town has “perpetual easements” for beach nourishment projects from almost all oceanfront property owners, Rush reminded the board, however, a review is underway to determine the need for additional easements in the impacted areas.

Town Manager’s Report Manager Frank Rush reminded the community that beach driving season is scheduled to begin on Sept. 15, and that ramps will be open to the public at the Ocean Drive dog leg, Black Skimmer Drive and the Point. Some areas may be closed to driving over the winter due to the beach nourishment project, while some areas will be protected to preserve vegetation and form new dunes in the Point area.

Dredging is currently underway in the Bogue Inlet.

The dredging is being funded by a Federal supplemental appropriation with all funds to be spent by Sept. 30, the end of the Federal fiscal year. There is speculation the Army Corps of Engineers may decommission the Merritt at some point in the future, which would substantially limit the Corps’ shallow-draft inlet dredging capabilities in North Carolina.

Citizen’s Comments Robin Finch requested that the town construct a walkway and pedestrian bridge, similar to those the town has constructed along Loplolly and Holly streets, to allow citizens to utilize a safer walking and biking route, one with less vehicle traffic, from Sound Drive to Emerald Drive. Finch presented a petition signed by 72 residents of the area and stated to the board that “everyone [she] approached was in favor of it.”

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GardenScape The Mushrooms of Fall SEPTEMBER IS SUCH a between-seasons time of year for me. It often remains hot here on the coast, but there are sure signs of fall.

This is especially obvious here, where the sun hits and sparkles on the water at a very different angle than it did more than two months ago, on the day of longest sunlight.

This is a great time to just watch your gardens for beautiful signs of change.

I especially like watching the yard for all the different fungi that spring up this time of year. Some are tiny and delicate, almost melting when you touch them. Others are thick and sturdy, often with teeth marks from local squirrels. I regularly see squirrels carrying mushrooms up a tree, where they can sit and eat in peace.

Although I grew up being taught to identify, and then pick and cook mushrooms and puffballs (before they turned black and dry inside!), and there still are those who know their mushrooms well enough to safely harvest them, it is very dangerous to pick and eat wild mushrooms. Unless you are well trained, it is easy to miss the subtle differences between those fungi that are safe to eat and those that are toxic, sometimes

deadly toxic. However, everyone can enjoy searching for and studying the fungi around us this time of year.

My favorite field guide for mushrooms, which is filled with color photos and devoted to fungi of North America, is “Mushrooms of North America� by my Virginia Tech university mycology professor, Dr. Orson K. Miller, Jr. I imagine there are others out there equally wonderful, and recommend that you give one to yourself as a gift. In it you will find the dangerous, some deadly, Amanitas, all of which start as a round or oval button, looking almost like a soft egg, protected by a universal veil. Especially beautiful in this group is the Amanita Muscaria, with its orange to red cap and white warts. Look around; you are likely to see some under hardwood trees or conifers.

You also may well find some fungi with caps that are the color of red wine on top, and bright, clear white underneath, both the gills and the stalk. These might be in the Russula family. Then there are those that grow on decomposing wood, sometimes buried so that you don’t even see the

wood there. These may include Pleurotus Ostreatus, or oyster mushrooms, or the Panellus Stipticus, which grows on rotten hardwood and has orange-buff colored caps and gills that glow in the dark.

Gorgeous photos of some North Carolina fungi can be found on the Duke University page www.duke.edu/~jspippen/fungi/ mushrooms.

Look carefully at the fungi you find.

Most may have gills underneath, just like the varieties you buy at the store for supper.

Some, however, have pores instead of gills, and appear sponge like. Some turn blue in spots where you bruise them, some look vaguely obscene and others may have a smell that makes you gag. On the other hand, one of the most wonderful aromas I have ever smelled was a tiny mushroom I collected in the Virginia mountains. I have lost the name of that one, and every once in awhile I search through the books again, hoping I will remember. All are worth studying. Get your hand lens and go outside. Hunt for some late summer and fall mushrooms.

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September 2012 Meetings

Atlantic Beach 4 Planning Board, usually 1st Tuesday, 6pm, call 7262121, town hall meeting room.

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

Emerald Isle 11 Town Board, 2nd Tuesday, 7pm, town board meeting room, 7500 Emerald Drive.

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

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

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

Indian Beach 12 Town Board, 2 Wednesday, 5pm, town hall. nd

Pine Knoll Shores 4 Board of Adjustment, as necessary, 1st Tuesday, 9:30am.

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

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

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

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

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

18 PIKSCO, 3rd Tuesday, 5pm.

25 Planning Board, 4th Tuesday, 2pm.

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

Around the County 8 Carteret County Democratic Party, 2nd Saturday, 9am, Golden Corral, Morehead City, all Democrats invited to attend, 726-8276, carteretdemocrats.org.

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

20 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 September 2012 Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation All activities take place at the Community Center in Emerald Isle, unless otherwise noted.

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

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

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

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

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

•Scrapbooking: 3rd Sat of each month, call Linda at 910-326-6164. * Athletics (Fun for all ages!) * •Open-Play Basketball: Tue 5:30-6:30pm, age 12 & under; 6:30-9pm, age 15 & up; Sat 911am, age16 & under; 11am-4pm, age 16 & up.

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

•Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon 6-9pm, age 16 & up; Thurs 6-7pm, age 11 & under; and 7-9pm, age 12 & up. *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS COST $2 FOR NONMEMBERS* ►►►►AEROBICS◄◄◄◄ The Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation offers step and step-free aerobic classes: • M,TH,F 8am, Step • Tues 8am, Cardio Dance • Mon 9:15am, Easy Step • Tues 9am & Fri 9:15am, Body Sculpt • Mon & Wed 5:30pm, SSS (step/strength/sculpt) • 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** Sept. 6, 6:30-8pm, EmeraldFest, Performer: “Barefoot Wade.” Enjoy live music and the tranquil ocean breeze. Bring chairs, blankets, even dinner! Access also features volleyball courts, picnic tables and restrooms. Alcoholic beverages prohibited. Western Ocean Regional Access (WORA) in Emerald Isle. No admission fee.

Sept. 7, 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.

Sept. 8, 9am, 2 v 2 Beach Volleyball Tournaments. Tournament location: Western Ocean Regional Access, Islander Drive, Emerald Isle. This is an “open gender” series and players must be at least 16 years old. Pre-registration is required by 5pm on Thursday, Sept. 6 (no game day registration). Team fee is $25 cash per team and must be paid at preregistration.

Team fees are converted to prize money to go to the top two teams (70% to first place; 30% to second place). Teams must bring their own ball and will act as officials when not playing.

Note: officiating may be required after elimination. There are no rain dates and refunds will be issued for bad weather. USAV/EI beach rules apply. For registration, payment and general information contact Lainey Gottuso at lgottuso@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-3546350.

Sept. 15, 10am-2pm, Emerald Isle’s Seventh Annual Day4Kids. Bringing adults and children of all ages together for a fun-filled day of vendors, activities, games, face painting and more! Celebrate our children by spending meaningful time with them. Day4Kids will be held Saturday, Sept. 15 from 10am to 2pm at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Center, 7500 Emerald Drive in Emerald Isle. Rain or Shine. Call for details 252.354.6350. Interested vendors and sponsors should also call 252.354.6350. Vendors are NOT allowed to sell items, giveaways only. There are no vendor fees, however, vendors are responsible for giveaway items (approved by event director) for the first 400 children to visit their booth.

Sponsor a meaningful event for the children of our community by supplying the funds necessary to provide this free day of family fun. For more information about sponsorship or to become a vendor contact Alesia Sanderson at asanderson@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252354-6350.

Sept. 22, 10am-1pm, Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshop.

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

Sept. 20, 6:30-8pm, EmeraldFest, Performer: “Wild Honey.” Enjoy live music and the tranquil ocean breeze. Bring chairs, blankets, even dinner! Access also features volleyball courts, picnic tables and restrooms. Alcoholic beverages prohibited. Western Ocean Regional Access (WORA) in Emerald Isle. No admission fee.

Sept. 22-Oct. 6, 6th Annual Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament. Free registration (Aug. 27-Sept. 21) and excellent prizes! All flounder 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. Call 252-354-6350.

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AT T H E Aquarium Fall Fun MAKE THE AQUARIUM part of your last blast of summer.

The aquarium is open as usual 9am-5pm throughout Labor Day weekend, with a full slate of free daily programs. For more fun, sign up for a behind-the-scenes tour or outdoor adventure.

The aquarium’s fall calendar of activities begins Sept. 4. The penguins are on view as usual throughout the weekend, which marks the beginning of their last month at the aquarium.

Bye-bye Birdie Waddle this way soon! It’s almost time to say bye-bye birdie to the four African penguins visiting the aquarium. Sept. 30 is the last day Suki, Sly, South and Oswald star in the Penguin Plunge exhibit. The aquarium hosted the visiting black and white charmers this summer so they could help spread the word about how everyone can help penguins worldwide, and wildlife closer to home. Watch for special farewell events in honor of the popular quartet.

Taking the Plunge?

If you’re thinking of diving in to matrimony, make a splash with your proposal. Let the aquarium and its animals help you pop the question.

Choose from a number of unforgettable backdrops such as penguins (through Sept.

30), river otters, sea horses or the schooling fishes, giant sharks and sea turtles in the Living Shipwreck, to name a few.

You bring the ring and your beloved; the aquarium special event coordinators do the rest. This includes making your keepsake placard with the magic words and placing it at the strategic moment. Proposal packages start at $50 and include a professional photo of the event. Contact the special events department for details, or drop the hint to the appropriate guy to do so.

These are Good Guys It be might be said that vultures have an image problem.

Enter International Vulture Awareness Day on Sept. 1. As with other wildlife, vulture populations in various parts of the world face a range of threats. The observance is aimed at heightening awareness of the birds and the troubles they face. The aquarium participates with activities aimed at illuminating the important role vultures play in the ecosystem and provides other good information about these intelligent creatures.

Enjoy encounters with live vultures, crafts and programs about vultures. Black vultures and turkey vultures are popular stars of Winging It: Birds in Flight. The show featuring native raptors and shorebirds is $4 in addition to admission. Other activities are free with admission or membership.

Home School Conservation Carnival

Home school families are invited to a Conservation Carnival from 10am-3pm on Sept. 14 to find out more about how to help the environment, and how aquarium programs can enhance home studies.

Play fun games that test your skills and convey environmental messages. Pin the Fin on the Shark to learn about shark conservation. Become savvy about recycling with Trash Toss. See what turns up in Tic Tac Toss to help you lower your carbon footprint.

In addition to these and other conservation-themed competitions, participate in crafts, live animal presentations and hands-on demonstrations of programs that can be incorporated into lesson plans. Also find out more about the new Ocean Action Club for home schoolers in middle school and high school.

Tickets for the day’s presentation of Winging It: Birds in Flight are discounted for home schoolers. Otherwise, admission and activities are free for home school groups – please bring your identification. Advance registration is not required.

Home School Day is a special event in addition to the one free admission per year allowed for home school families.

The aquarium is open 9am-5pm daily. Admission is $8 for ages 13-61, $7 for ages 62 and over and $6 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under and NC Aquarium Society members are admitted free. The Aquarium is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach; the address is 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. See the Pine Knoll Shores section of www.ncaquariums.com or call 252-247-4003 for more information.

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P R O P E R T Y Watch

James and Judy Mercer to Joseph and Robin McDowell, 103 Shell Drive, $310,000.

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

James Bumpus to Scripps Network, LLC, 448 Seashore Drive, $500,000.

Atlantic Beach

Sherry Manning to Michelle Haller, 218 Dogwood St., $60,000.

C. Clint and Angela Myers to David and Michelle Hunt, 1904 Fort Macon Road East, $176,000.

Thomas and Sandra Claytor, William and Mary St. Claire, Raymond and Catherine Crowder, Joseph Richter, Jr., Stephen and Sharon Williams, Stephen Richter and Cathy Childress and Susan Richter to Mark and Cheryl Barth, 308 Dobbs St., $190,000.

Russell to Barbara Pagels to Wanda Starke and Ronald Fisher, 301 Commerce Way, $203,000.

J. Ryan Clapp and Sarah Clapp to Tommy Comer, 2301 Fort Macon Road West #112-H, $205,000.

Isaac Sugg, Jr. and Herbert and Jone Sugg to Mildred Mullikin, 910 Ocean Ridge Drive, $350,000.

Gerald and Valinda Coates to William and Gail Scoggin, 211 Bayview Blvd., $270,000.

Richard and Susan Bryant to Christopher and Susan Ingram, 100 Oak Forest Lane, $550,000.

Beaufort

Jerry and Glenda Fuller to Joseph and Jewel Ashworth, 131 Taylor Farm Road, $30,000.

Pearl West to Melton and Linda Lawrence, Lot 3, Block B, Gibbs Place, $30,000.

Spartina Properties, LLC to Guy and Patricia Senter, Lot 2, Marshes of Newport River Subdivision, $35,000.

Raymond and Janet Courtney, Juanita Paull and Robert and Brenda Van Winkle, 938 Hwy 101, $55,000.

John Earley, IV and Cathy Pofahl to Andrew and Sara Didsbury, 690 Firetower Road, $100,000.

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William and Nancy Cannon and Worth and Kathy Mizell to Ronald Pierce, 1610 River Drive South, $113,500.

Raymond and Barbara Davis, Roberta and Howard Plessinger, Jr., Sean Davis, Gordon Davis, Joseph Plessinger and Bradford Piner to Eugene and Harriette Kirk, 1101 Courtyard East, $140,000.

Alfred Owens to Gregory Dennis, 10.23 acres, $150,000.

UHF Development, LLC to Savvy Homes, LLC, 300 Gordon St. and 301& 307 Hedrick St., $180,000.

Beaufort Homes, LLC to Margaret Harvey, 106 Ricks Ave., $198,500.

Branch Banking and Trust Company to Turner Westward, LLC, 501 Turner St., $225,000.

Marie Kirchner to Daniel Saltys and Christine Rocco, 611 Flybridge Lane, $228,000.

First Citizens Bank and Trust Company to Jesse and Rocksand Marie Ham, 107 Queen Annes Lane, $234,500.

Spartina Properties, LLC to Daniel and Carla Facciola, Lot 1, Marshes of Newport River, $375,000.

James Thompson to Kristin and William Harvey, III, 217 Front St., $465,000.

Cape Carteret

William and Kathleen Parrish to Thomas and Cynthia Jenkins, 225 Taylor Notion Road, $230,000.

BPRC, Inc. to Flora Simons, 102 Shell Drive, $330,000.

and Jonelle Hanson, Unit 130, Marsh Harbour, $300,000.

Kenton and Vernelle Blue to Angela Madden and William Madden, 4606 Emerald Drive, $335,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Benjamin Kellogg and Angela Markey, Lot 126, Marsh Harbour, $301,000.

Steven and Stacey Schultze to Gregory and Margaret Vosburg, 11007 Station St., $355,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Joel and Nicole Ahlgrim, Lot 129, Marsh Harbour, $313,000.

William Davis, Nelson Best, Sr. and Rebecca Best to Carl and Pamula Adkins, 10703 Coast Guard Road, $355,000.

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Kevin Demott to Fairlawn Properties, LLC, 118 Tripzend Landing, $67,500.

Emerald Isle

Vera Gaskins to Thomas Gaskins, 5405 Cedar Tree Lane, $3,500.

Bank of America, N.A. to Sudie Waters, 8516 Canal Drive, $66,000.

New Vision Builders, LLC to Timothy and Joan Barber, 200 Old Cove Road, $75,000.

Elizabeth Ells to US Bank National Association, 5502 Emerald Drive, $144,000.

Thomas and Cynthia Russell to Charles Griggs, 9201 Coast Guard Road #I105, $155,000.

Ronnie and Christie Watson to Tammi and George Brinson, II, 125 Janell Lane, $169,000.

Glenn and Peggy Powers to Richard and Marie Noel, Richard and Mary Rogers and Beverly Drake, 105 White Cap Court, $237,000.

Floyd and Rosie Braswell to Kenneth and Ludie Smith and Dorothy and Norris Smith, Jr., 102 Ocean Drive $380,000.

Joseph and Karen Tankle to Joseph and Rebecca Doyle, 103 Inlet Court #N, $395,000.

J. Michael and Rose Edwards to David and Virginia Sutton, 311 Lord Berkeley Drive, $400,000.

Deonna Dalton to R. Karl and Loretta Schatzer, 1602 Emerald Drive, $485,000.

Charles Griggs to Betsy Burke and David Nash, 7026 Sound Drive, $498,500.

Josheph and Cathy Robinson to Frederick and Lisa Winstead, 2012 Ocean Drive, $515,000.

Allen Mumper and Linda Pendleton to Peter and Erin Kaplan, 4309 Ocean Drive #E, $530,000.

Citibank, N.A. to Melanie Regner, Steven Regner, Matthew Wallace and Lori Wallace, 1102 Timber Trail $630,000.

Louis and Deanna Foote to Richard and Gail Waite, 309 Yaupon Drive, $285,000.

Lynn and William Condon, Jr., Ronnie and Claudia Daniel and Glenda Kale to George and Patricia Brown, 208 Pompano Drive, $240,000.

Christopher and Haley Rice to Edward and Lena Moreno, 307 Ardan Oaks Drive, $340,000.

Jason and Kathryn Jolliff to Debra and William Little, III, 405 Wild Cherry Lane, $245,000.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA to Julie and Billy Berry, Jr., 6812 Ocean Drive, $700,000.

Christopher and Amy Tucker to Thomas and Elizabeth Sasser, 123 Indigo Drive, $278,500.

Julius and Margaret Murphy to Joseph and Karen Tankle, 11113 Inlet Drive EI, $784,000.

Cedar Point

Leslie and Marlo Fredeen to Stone Bay Partners, LLC, Lot 6 and 8, Arden Oaks, $110,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Jeffrey

Virginia Taylor and Robert Plevell, 237 Windjammer West Court, $309,000.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC to Haibo Zhou, 103 Shipwreck Lane, $682,500.

(cont. on page 40)

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

Angel’s Emerald Nights West, LLC to Angel’s Emerald Nights East, LLC, 5305 Ocean Drive #W, $790,000.

Grady Ingle or Elizabeth Ells to Arch Bay Holdings, LLC, 7305 Ocean Drive, $1,378,000.

Gloucester

Paula Willis, David Willis and Paulette Brantley to Larry and Sandra Mason, 412 Sand Dollar Drive, $40,000.

Indian Beach

Michael and Carolann Schinn to Melissa Perzanoski and Timothy Brocke, 1701 Salter Path Road #103-J, $217,500.

Robert and Ellen Woodruff to David and Julie Lee, 1701 Salter Path Road #104-J, $242,500.

Larry and Sandra Davidson to Jeffrey and Susan Wharton, 1701 Salter Path Road #104-B, $259,000.

Robert and Mary Whitley to Paul and Heather Bonavita, 147 Sea Isle North Drive, $400,000.

Indian Beach Acquisition, LLC to Phyllis Henry, Salter Path Road #D-6, $510,000.

Marshall and Donna Gurley to Anne Mahoney, 207 Sea Isle Point, $950,000.

Indian Beach Acquisition, LLC to Donald and Brenda Evans, 1435 Salter Path Road #C-8, $970,000.

Morehead City

Ballou Enterprises, Inc. to Derek Waller, Inc., 702 Gate Road North, $8,000.

Julie Glanzer to Jack and Donna Powell, 303 Barbour Road #1103, $20,000.

Nancy Norris to Robert and Deborah Nolan, Lots 83 & 107, Herrings subdivision, $20,000.

Narron Real Estate Holdings, Inc. to Nancy and I.T Bagley, Jr. and Glenda and A. Mack Baker, 5214 Driftwood Lane, $50,000.

Mildred Allen, Herbert and Jeryal Allen, Clarence Allen, Michael Allen and Idris Allen to David

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and Karen Bridges, 1206 Avery St., $72,500.

Gregory and Margaret DeMarco to Nancy Hollingsworth and Lora Ruane, 800 Country Club Road, $182,500.

Howard Dudley to Bebe Dixon, 600 35th St. North, $88,000.

Woodland & Woodland, LLC to Tohmas and Christiane Roelofs, 707 North Forty Road, $196,000.

Thomas and Harriett Loney to John Conneely, 600 N. 35th St., $94,000.

John and Dahlia Quigley to Sarah and John Metsbower, III, 217 Carefree Lane, $200,000.

David and Diana Riddle to Martin and Michele Giblin, 913 Davis Place, $95,000.

The T. Joyce Crenshaw Living Trust to Austin and Heather Kropp, 906 Lake N Shore Drive, $248,000.

Edward Willis to Vasilios Michailidis, 502 Bridges St., $110,000.

Tamara Cornish to Team WOT, LLC, 105 Cap’n Purcell Way, $256,000.

Virginia Darnell to William and Vernon Chandler and Virginia Darnell, 1202 Shackleford St., $115,000.

James and Heather Hebert to Jeffrey and Sandra Dagenhart, 211 Lord Granville Dr., $280,000.

Alan and Jennifer Joyner to Patrick and Laura Conneely, 3107 Arendell St., $139,500.

Aaron and Leslie Whitmore to Matthew and Amanda Sandford, 2501 Emeline Place, $140,000.

Edmond and Lori Wallace and Patrick and Pamela Barr to Charles and Kendra Redmon, 800 Country Club Road, $145,000.

James and Mary Lou Vickrey to Marie Smith, 211 Rochelle Dr., $150,000.

US Bank, National Association to Kenneth Patton, 2403 Bradford St., $150,000.

Another, LLC to W.T. Bartholomew, Spooners Creek Marina Condominiums Unit D-9, $154,500.

Jerry and Tina Smith to David and Diane Sabol, 310 Mansfield Parkway, $160,000.

Kelly and Louis Stabler, III to Kelly and Louis Stabler, III and Robert Rushin, 4425 Arendell St. #402, $171,500.

Margaret and Jerome Nagle, Jr. to Jimmy and Gwendolyn Womble, Spooners Creek Marina Condominiums Unit D-9, $174,000.

Gwendolyn and Jimmy Womble, III to Town of Morehead City, 1208 Mizzell Drive, $175,000.

Ruth Martin to Ruth Anne Bradshaw, 209 Bogue Drive, $280,000.

Travis and Margie Tyndall to James and Lisa Toomey, 218 Morada Bay Drive, $280,000.

MGM, Inc. to Ryan and Kerri Bogue, Lot 70, Country Club Run, $287,500.

Troy and Rachel Meadows to Susan and Charles Hamrick, III, 1904 Red Fox Lane, $290,000.

David and Denise O’Dell to Andrew and Heather Wheeler, 107 Oak Drive, $317,500.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC to LoanCare, 1609 Razorbill Court, $318,500.

David and Barbara Phillips to Aaron and Leslie Whitmore, 1602 Sanderling Drive, $324,000.

Nelson Gillikin, II to MJR Goldsboro Properties, LLC, The Shores at Spooners Creek Marina Condominiums, Unit B-23, $369,000.

Adrian and Annette Holler and Fang Wang and Troy Henry, Jr. to Michael and Carolina Spissu, 123 Lands End Court, $400,000.

Charles and Ann Stanley to Mark Chesnick, 2312 Country Club Road MHC, $400,000.

Flowers Development Corporation to RARE Hospitality International,

Inc., Parcel A, Phase 2, East Gate Plaza, $1,000,000.

Newport Kelly Harris to Cannonsgate Homeowners Association, Inc., 728 Cannonsgate Drive, $8,000.

Kelly Harris to Cannonsgate Homeowners Association, Inc., 453 Kensington Place, $8,000.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA to Kimberly Gay, 761 Eaton Place, $9,000.

Bank of America, NA to Terry Lee, 710 Cannonsgate Drive, $16,000.

First Troy SPE, LLC to Renee and Robert Brown, Jr., 308 Cannonsgate Drive, $16,500.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA to Joyce Hitchcock and Sherri HitchcockHutson, 202 Kensington Place, $21,500.

Bank of America, NA to Terry Lee, 445 Kensington Place, $23,500.

SunTrust Bank to Gregory Maready, Lot 468, Cannonsgate, $26,500.

Sarah McAulay to Robert and Donna Townsend, 776 Cannonsgate Drive, $28,000.

Atlantic Coast Builders, Inc. to Jason and Karla Bornman, 110 Joans Haven Drive, $28,500.

Home Dream Ventures, LLC to Gurman and Reba Maready, 753 Eaton Place, $30,000.

Sarah McAulay to Robert and Donna Townsend, 729 Cannonsgate Road, $32,000 Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC to Branch Banking and Trust Company, 107 Southwest Drive, $53,500.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to Anthony and Tracy Recchia, Lot 471, Cannonsgate at Bogue Sound Subdivision $57,500.

Timothy and Caron Rodriguez to Nolan Commercial Contractors, Inc., 664 Nine Foot Road, $70,000.

David Goodwin to Joseph Shenk, 842 Chatham St., $95,000.

Charles and Joy Willis, Mark and Sue Kellener, Paul and Barbara

(cont. on page 44)

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coasting (cont. from page 10)

Dr. Bogus holds a free surf fishing seminar at 6pm on Monday, Oct. 1, offering tips and guidance on speckled trout. Dr. Bogus is one of the area’s most renowned experts.

The 10th annual Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament begins on Saturday, Oct. 20 and runs through Dec. 1. Registration is free and all fish must be caught on foot from the surf, pier, inlet or sound. Boats are not allowed and fish must be caught from the area of Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. Held in association with the The Reel Outdoors, the contest offers prizes for a variety of categories.

To learn more about either event, or to register, call 252354-6350.

Boating Skills Classes The Fort Macon Sail & Power Squadron and the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, are pairing up to offer a series of six seminars on boating basics. Classes run from 6:30-8:30pm beginning Wednesday, Sept. 19, using US Power Squadron University curriculum material and slide presentations. All classes are taught by certified instructions.

Topics include basic coastal navigation, basic weather forecasting, understanding tides and currents, marine radios, the Rules of the Road and more. To learn more, or to register, email seo@ec.rr.com. Pre-registration is required.

In addition, the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla is offering a boating safety course at the Emerald Isle Coast Guard Station on Saturday, Sept. 15. The course meets the state law requirement for boat operators under the age of 26.

R E N TA L Signs (cont. from page 14)

with deer and even black bears, there was always a generous supply of fish and game for the table. Out of this gracious plenty, these early North Carolinians knew if there was enough to eat, there was enough to share with their neighbors or the traveler passing through, and most of all, that meal times are just a little bit more fun when folks “drop in” and stay awhile.

We who call North Carolina home are a sociable folk; we just hunger for good conversation. It could get a mite lonely living miles from your next neighbor as was often the case in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Visitors brought that rarest gift, news and new stories. Homefolks welcomed them and made them feel they were just like family. Still today, from the village of Emerald Isle to the Down East Carteret County communities that line Hwy 70 on the way to Cedar Island, we are still welcoming new friends that become just like family, especially those of us who are opening the doors of their shop, their restaurant, volunteer at one of our fine 42

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In the 1960s our state travel slogan was, “North Carolina, the Variety Vacationland!” for our mountains and sea-charming destinations. We are a state truly renowned for the wealth of our natural beauty. But it is the warmth and good humor of our smiling faces, and the humble kindness that good manners are all about, that is the crossroads of heart and soul that I believe is Southern hospitality, North Carolina style. My Aunt Mildred, if she were still among us, would highly approve of our friendly little town of Emerald Isle today. Then she’d invite you to stay for supper, offer you an icy cold beverage to sip on her porch and maybe even serve her famous hard crab stew with the little cornmeal dumplings.

I’d love to hear your stories of recent Southern hospitality, North Carolina style, too. Please email me and share your favorites. Southerners are also always hungry for a good story.

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PROPERTY (cont. from page 40) Kellner, David and Ashley Kellner and Ashby and Faith Tyler to Michele Lamping, Lot 9, Block A, Beech Wood, $100,000.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, 1263 Nine Foot Road, $118,500.

Mark Hartman to Carl Hobson, 215 Back St., $139,000.

Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC to The Bank of New York Mellon, 502 Oak Lane, $143,500.

Richard and Donna Burd, Robert and Nancy Hoff and Richard and Cynthia Arter to William Burd, 112 Sandpiper Drive, $150,000.

Scott Capps to Garret or Nancy Mickle, 123 South Park Lane, $155,000.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to Ronald and Cynthia Nause, 122 Cherry Lane, $172,500.

Sun Coast Homes and Development, Inc. to Nikki and John Brown, III, Lot 45, Bur Oaks Subdivision, $203,500.

Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. to Quicken Loans, Inc., 505 Davidson Drive, $245,000.

Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. to The Bank of New York Mellon, 235 Hickory Shores Drive, $247,500.

The Narron Group, LLC to Blair and Christy Propst, 2418 Marsh Tern Lane, $255,000.

FV-I, Inc. to Amy and Bobby Conners, Jr., Lot 28, Cedar Key Subdivision, $275,000.

Bank of America, NA to Shapiro & Ingle, LLP, 447 Kensington Place, $383,000.

Marsh Harbour Partners, Inc. to Stone Bay Partners, LLC, 303 Treasure Cay, $50,000.

James and Tabby Coggins to Helen Casey, 441 Pearson Circle, $575,000.

Mary Lawson to Ronald Johnson, II, 290 Hidden Bay Drive, $65,000.

Pine Knoll Shores

Heather Ichord to J. William and Judy Ichord, 300 Lighthouse Lane #B2, $91,500.

Kenneth and Rebecca Knight to Patricia Bagnal and Susan Gattis, 150 Salter Path Road, $90,000.

Marie Maurer to Joseph and Stacey Murray, 139 Beechwood Drive, $170,000.

Warren and Martha Falk to John and Lori Jamieson, 137 Beechwood Drive, $214,500.

Margaret and William Allen, III to Stephen and Bridget Cella, 497 Salter Path Road, $300,000.

Kenneth and Edy Magel to James and Heather Herbert, 530 Coral Pine Drive, $420,000.

Joan Koenig to Roger and Patricia Latham, 126 Bogue Sound Drive, $156,000.

First Choice Properties & Developing, Inc. to Lance and Amanda Flood, 111 Marsh Harbour Drive, $285,000.

Joseph and Kristin Furtner to Mark and Brittany Montgomery, 111 Arborvitae Court, $420,000.

Spencer and Jennifer Romph to Trumaine and Latoyia Collins, 306 Carrie Court, $170,000.

Kari Edwards to Matthew and Lynn Corman, 125 Greyson Lane, $375,000.

Lures Galore, LLC to Gary and Susan Dorton, 570 Coral Drive, $436,000.

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John and Frances Harper to James and Pauline Hahn, 170 Oakleaf Drive, $735,000.

Robert and Lillian Lindgren to Robert and Amry Cox, Lot 1, Abonita, $750,000.

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Jeffrey and Shelley Jones to Bunn & Compnay, LLC, 291 Salter Path Road, $584,500.

Loweco Investments, LLC to Frederick and Lindsey Fodrie, 1156 Straits Road, $175,000.

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Paul and Teresa Hart to Frederik and Kelly Miller, 240 Oakleaf Drive, $515,000.

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Samuel and Betty Faulkner to Murdock & Associates, Inc., Lot 10, Quailwood Village, $39,500.

Coldwater Creek Development, Inc. to Jane Umstead, 106 Coldwater Drive, $40,000.

Patricia Waters to Wiliiam and Sue Johnson, 155 Boat Landing Drive, $95,000.

McNeill and Associates Rentals, Inc. to Carla Abee, 601 Pelletier Loop Road #I54, $110,000.

Ira and Mary Jones to Carah Curry, 214 Whitehouse Fork Road, $175,000.

Morris Pully to Sara Pollock, 140 Ash St., $175,000.

Jerry Gower Construction, Inc. to Brett and Stephanie Lamphere, 414 Moss Springs Drive, $195,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Barry and Carol Crowle, 200 Marsh Island Drive, $275,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Christopher and Amber Kollar, 114 Little Bay Drive, $296,000.

Cartus Corporation to Justin and Anna Blackmon, 115 Little Bay Drive, $302,500.

Tobias and Heather Ryan to Cartus Corporation, 115 Little Bay Drive, $302,500.

Christopher and Amber Kollar to Robert and Andrea Cross, 175 Three Oaks Lane, $392,000.

David and Kay Owens to Triple J. Hideaway, LLC, 107 & 109 Intracoastal Court, $515,000.

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T O U R I S M Barometer Visitation Surge Continues Upward Trend THE SUMMER OF 2012 will go down as one of the busiest in years for many local vacation rental companies. In fact many are reporting a fantastic, record-setting year. Property managers on the Crystal Coast say the upswing is especially noticeable after several years of families feeling they couldn’t afford a vacation.

Thanks to reduced gas prices, a slightly improving economy and a midweek July 4th holiday, travel to North Carolina beaches increased significantly from this time last year. WeatherBank, an Accuweather long range forecaster and weather partner, states this summer will be recorded as one of the top three hottest summers in 60 years – another reason why many people want to be in, on or near the water to escape the heat.

The increase in visitation to Atlantic Beach is due in large measure to the new attractions offered throughout the summer in recognition of its 75th anniversary. Also, Coastal Living Magazine included Pine Knoll Shores in its “Top 21 Beaches” list. This notable publication is known as an ultimate resource for people who love the coast and are planning vacations.

Morehead City and Beaufort town officials cited recent new restaurant and retail shop openings along with recognition through online contests and reader polls as contributing factors for heightened interest in our area. So far this year the Crystal Coast has claimed bragging rights to several “best of” titles.

Beaufort won Budget Travel’s “America’s Coolest Small Town”

~Emerald Tidings~ (cont. from page 24)

north side of Coast Guard Road. This work will also include the re-marking of all other pavement lines on Coast Guard Road between Reed and Ocean Oaks drives. Markings in this area have become badly faded in the past year and the town seeks to restore the visibility of these pavement markings.

This work should occur in August, and the town will be pleased to finally complete this project. We apologize for any temporary inconvenience (a few days at most) to drivers in this section of Coast Guard Road and appreciate your patience.

Emerald Isle Has Second Lowest Property Tax Rate Among Beach Towns

The town’s FY 12-13 General Fund tax rate of 11.5 cents again ranks as the second lowest of the 21 beach towns in North Carolina. The mayor, commissioners, town manager and town staff all work hard to provide the highest quality town services at the lowest possible cost to our taxpayers.

Register Your Bicycle with the Police Department

In an effort to help bicycle owners in Emerald Isle locate their missing or stolen bicycles, the Emerald Isle Police Department offers a bicycle registration program. Please visit www. emeraldisle-nc.org/pdfs/Bikereg.pdf to download the simple registration form or stop by the Emerald Isle Police Department at any time and complete your form. Please contact the EIPD

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contest, Morehead City ranked in the top 10 for the “Ultimate Fishing Town 2012” contest through World Fishing Network. com, the North Carolina coast placed in the Top 5 in North America for best overall diving destination, big animal diving, wreck diving and best diving value for the dollar in the 2012 Top 100 Reader’s Choice Awards list. And currently, Beaufort is in the lead by 82 percent in Yachting Magazine’s “Best Yachting Town” contest! What better way to spread the word to millions about the wonderful place we live and call home.

Several local accommodations and retail businesses say their investment in online and direct mail campaigns, participation in GroupOn (a Deal of the Day website) and good PR and marketing through the Crystal Coast TDA and Zimmerman have all played an important role in increasing the awareness of the Crystal Coast.

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

at 252-354-2021 if you have any questions or need more information about this program.

Only 3 EmeraldFest Free Concerts Left!

EmeraldFest, the town’s new free summer concert series, has entertained great crowds all summer long, and there are now only two concerts left for 2013. Remaining concerts will be held on Sept. 6 (Barefoot Wade) and Sept. 20 (Wild Honey) from 6:30-8pm at the town’s Western Ocean Regional Access (next to Islander Suites). Bring a chair and/or blanket and enjoy the oceanfront show!

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Emerald Isle is truly a beautiful and special place to so many people! We are all indeed very fortunate to be able to enjoy this place…

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Cast your vote at nccoast.com/award The Crystal Coast Business Woman of the Year award will be presented again this October with support from the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, NCCOAST Business Journal and Crystal: A Coastal Magazine for Women. The ideal candidate should exemplify the following: • Notable examples of influence, creativity and success within her industry and community.

• Involvement with charities, nonprofits and women’s organizations.

Held Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 the awards ceremony includes a luncheon and cash bar at The History Place in Morehead City.

• Evidence of growth and innovation in the face of economic downturn.

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• Efforts to nurture Carteret County’s economy through partnerships formed with local businesses and other women leaders.

Various sponsorships are still available by calling Jamie Bailey at 252-241-9485

A panel of judges will determine the winner based on nominations submitted through e-forms available at nccoast.com. Nominees do not need to be members of the chamber or affiliated with any other business-related organization, however, those considered must be the owner of a business or in an upper management position that operates within the limits of Carteret County. The business can be public, private, or nonprofit . Government agencies are not eligible.

Nomination forms available at nccoast.com must be completed no later than Sept.18, 2012.

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Shorelines

By Greg (Rudi) Rudolph, Shore Protection Mgr.

Post Irene Sand Replenishment RECENT SHORELINES ARTICLES have either been dedicated to, or mentioned, the Post Irene Sand Replenishment Project, which is a combination of sand placed under the auspices of FEMA reimbursement guidelines and additional (or “delta”) sand that was envisioned to be a state/county/town financed effort. The permitting, financing and engineering details have recently come more into focus and bear additional explanation here – inclusive of a new map.

FEMA authorized the reimbursement of 269,628 cubic yards (cy) of sand in the municipalities of Emerald Isle (EI) and Pine Knoll Shores (PKS) for an estimated value of $7,294,328 in the wake of Hurricane Irene last year. Importantly, this sum includes a $4 million estimate of mobilization/demobilization. To fully leverage/maximize the high dollar mobilization/demobilization costs, the communities of PKS and EI, in cooperation with the Beach Commission/Shore Protection Office, elected to pursue a “delta” project whereby additional funding would be provided by the state and local governments to place an additional 721,734 cy of sand in the reaches of PKS-east, PKS-west, EI-east and EI-west for an estimated cost of $8,379,314. The ceiling of the delta project was based only on the funds PKS and EI had in their nourishment accounts (i.e., they did not want to finance any new debt), and by utilizing a 50 percent state ($4,189,657), 25 percent county ($2,094,829) and 25 percent town ($2,094,829) cost share template for the ~$8.4 million delta cost. The nourishment effort inclusive of FEMA reimbursement yields a project totaling 991,362 cy (269,628 cy FEMA + 721,734 cy delta) for a cost of $15,673,642 ($7,294,328 FEMA + $8,379,314 delta). This equates to an overall cost-share ratio of 47 percent

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federal, 27 percent state, 13 percent county and 13 percent town.

The 991,362 cy estimated for the project is obviously a large number that maybe difficult to envision, so let’s enter the realm of athletics for a convenient mental image. College basketball is often thought as North Carolina’s official sport, and for a little fun we can say the post-Irene project will include enough sand to extend a regulation college basketball court well over a mile into the air – that would certainly break the ceiling at your favorite university’s facility. A dump truck also holds roughly 12 cy of sand as another example – hence, the post-Irene project can be considered equivalent to 82,614 dump trucks worth of sand.

Now, here is the not-so-fun part of this project. Unfortunately the General Assembly did not provide any cost-sharing dollars as requested in its 2012 short session, meaning roughly $4.2 million of the $8.4 million delta project was unfunded. This led to a recent decision by the Beach Commission to provide the $4.2 million to make up for the state shortfall. This “plugging of the hole” results in a total county contribution of $6,280,544 compared to the $2,094,829 already pledged. The Commission’s revenue source is solely the portion of the county’s occupancy tax legislatively mandated for the purpose of beach nourishment. The pre-project, reserve value is currently ~$11 million.

The accompanying figure provides the general locations of the sand placement areas, and is a function of several constraints: (a) For the FEMA reimbursement element, we can only place sand in the regions where the reimbursement is granted. (b) The maximum volume of sand for the “delta’ portion of the project was based on what the municipalities can afford at this time. (c) We need to utilize a general rule that the minimum placement rate is 20 cy per linear foot to prevent field operations associated with dredging/pumping from becoming too costly/prohibitive. This obviously limits the length of the project reaches. (d) The shape of the beach and offshore region also plays into the fill density

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(i.e., certain areas of the beach may require more or less sand to establish the same beach width, slope, etc. across the project). (e) We can’t “leapfrog” and include an excessive amount of reaches because that will limit the effectiveness of the nourishment and would escalate the placement cost.

And lastly, as an extremely important caveat – the volumes of sand (cubic yardage) presented here and costs are really our best estimates. The bidding solicitation and award process will take place this fall, which could always result in higher or lower costs than we anticipated and will ultimately correspond to the total volume of sand that will be placed on the beach.

The target (and regulatory) timeframe for the project is January-March 2013 and is confined by environmental considerations. The source of sand for nourishment is the Offshore Dredged Material Disposal Site (ODMDS) which is a component of dredging that routinely occurs at the federallymaintained Morehead City Harbor. The ODMDS has been utilized before for nourishment along Bogue Banks (2004 and 2007) and passed the eyeball/ aesthetics (and engineering) test with flying colors.

When the time is appropriate, we will develop a project website complete with weekly project updates, photos and more detailed maps of the nourishment reaches.

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Coastal Report The American Oyster Catcher A FEW WEEKS ago, I headed over to Bear Island at Hammocks Beach State Park near Swansboro to accompany my friend, Ranger Sarah Kendrick, in surveying shorebird nesting activity on the island. As we headed down the beach, an elegant black skimmer acted as our escort, gracefully gliding an inch or two above the water with its hair-trigger bill waiting to snap down on an unsuspecting fish.

Reaching the low, wide sandy spit of sand that is greeted by Bogue Inlet at the east end of the island, we notice that quite a few of the dainty least terns had already established scrapes in the sand and are sitting on eggs. The mating pairs are taking turns incubating the eggs and hunting for food. These birds perform acrobatic aerial maneuvers, plunging head first into the water after small surface fish. Their tiny splash would make any Olympic diver envious. But the artistic disposition of their feeding flight is in stark contrast to the flight pattern employed to protect their eggs or chicks. Resembling a fighter jet, these terns will conduct fast swooping dives, lock in on their target and use their beak as a weapon.

Anyone venturing too close to a nest or tern chick will be rewarded with a bloody scalp missing a tuft of hair.

Scanning the tern colony with binoculars, we notice a larger black and white bird with bright yellow eyes and a long orange bill snuggled into the sand in a nesting posture.

It was an American oyster catcher, nesting among the least terns to take advantage of their protective nature. A good number of oyster catchers nest on inactive oyster shell outcroppings that are found throughout the marsh waters behind the island. But in recent history, it has been rare for oyster catchers to nest on the sand spits at either end of the island.

Using a spotting scope, Kendrick was able to determine that the bird was sitting on three eggs. The gray eggs with brown speckles are well camouflaged in a shallow scrape decorated with bits and pieces of broken sea shells. Happily surprised, we hop back into the truck to check out the nesting activity at the west end of Bear Island bordered by Bear Inlet. The suitable nesting habitat at this end of the island is quite smaller, but we quickly notice least terns, Wilson plovers and willets, all exhibiting nesting behavior. Then, tucked up near the base of a small dune, we discover another oyster catcher sitting on two eggs.

I know for most people this is no big deal, but for us, the prospect of baby oyster chicks scurrying about was quite exciting.

With our reconnaissance work complete, it was time for me to head home. Kendrick promised to give me a call as soon as the chicks chipped their way out of their speckled enclosures. As I drove home I realistically knew that the possibility of seeing any chicks was remote. It would be difficult for the eggs to go undetected by predators such as raccoons, foxes and even rat snakes that prowl the dunes eager to make a meal of bird eggs.

Forgetting about the oyster catcher eggs, a few weeks passed until I received a phone call. I was preparing to take an afternoon slumber when the phone rang and I let the answering machine serve as my proxy. A familiar voice told of chicks out and about being fed by the parents.

I drove to the park in record time and raced from the parking lot down to the ferry dock.

Kendrick met me at the dock on the other side and we were soon scouring at the nesting area with a spotting scope looking for the chicks. Conspicuous as always, the parents were easy to spot.

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sleeping. After a while, they began to stir and were soon wandering about. Even though they hatched only a day earlier, these precocious chicks were already venturing out with their parents and learning their new life.

The chicks look disproportionate with their long legs, but they were very steady on their feet and able to run like a sprinter.

Compared to their parents, the bill on the chicks did not look out of place. It will take about sixty days for the bill to reach Pinocchio status and be useful for feeding.

Until then, the parents will feed the chicks.

As their name implies, oyster catchers like to eat oysters. An oyster catcher will use the blade-like bill to reach into a slightly opened oyster. Once the bill is inside the shell, the damage is done and so is the oyster. It may not seem like it, but eating bivalves can be risky. Oyster catchers have been reported to drown when a bivalve puts the squeeze on their beak and the tide rolls in. They will also eat other bivalves, worms, crabs and urchins.

As with many other shorebirds, oyster catcher populations took a nose dive in the late 1800s when they were hunted for food and their feathers were used to adorn garments. Today, oyster catchers face different threats. Development along our barrier islands has reduced the amount of suitable habitat, crowded beaches discourage nesting and poor water quality has diminished food sources.

The preservation of jewels like Bear Island is important to the survival of oyster catchers and other shorebirds. But it is also necessary to have these natural wonders where we can observe these creatures that nourish our spirit.

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Gavin Walker, 1, right, and brother Alex, 3, left, enjoy a summer visit to their grandparents, Tom and Vickie Walker of Deerhorn Dunes, complete with plenty of beach time. This was Gavin’s first visit to Emerald Isle, and we’re sure many more will follow.

Two girlfriends from Seattle and a sister from Austin came to spend a girl’s weekend with Donna Steele in Atlantic Beach, completing the perfect summer photograph.

Dinah Kirby of Emerald Isle recently enjoyed a visit from her son, Brian Kirby and his fiancé Kelly Chandler, both of Chapel Hill, along with Buckley, their beach-loving Beagle, an avid kayaker.

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saving energy Make Your Home More Energy Efficient Did you know that being green saves money, especially around the house? Homeowners annually lose hundreds of dollars to inefficient appliances and a drafty home. Making simple changes can benefit the planet and your bottom line.

Choose the Right Appliances Appliances in your home as well as certain behaviors can have a considerable impact on how much energy is consumed.

The Energy Information Administration reports that the average home uses approximately 1,000 kilowatt hours (kwh) each month. Kwh is measured by multiplying the number of 1,000 watts of electricity used by the number of hours the device is in use.

Every appliance has a different measure of electricity usage. Here are some examples of common appliances in the home and how much energy they consume in one hour, courtesy of Bright Hub. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Electric clothes dryer: 6,000 watts Washing machine: 425 watts Refrigerator : 188 watts Dishwasher: 200 watts Central AC: 6,000 watts Window AC: 1,300 watts Flat screen TV: 150 watts LCD TV: 213 watts Vacuum: 1,100 watts Freezer: 273 watts Water heater: 473 watts Toaster oven: 1,200 watts Coffeemaker: 1,200 watts Desktop computer: 95 watts DVD player: 25 watts Cable box: 20 watts Laptop: 50 watts

Selecting energy efficient appliances and using them in a conservative manner can reduce energy usage and the cost of your monthly utility bill. Try to run highwattage appliances during the evening or early-morning hours when energy rates may be reduced. Also, if the weather will be warm, running these appliances during cooler hours prevents the home from heating up even more – possibly requiring the additional use of an air conditioner.

Unplug appliances when they’re not in use to avoid vampire drain. Many appliances still draw a small amount of power even when turned off. Also, be sure to properly insulate and position appliances so they can run at the highest level of efficiency.

Energy Audit You can hire individuals to conduct an energy audit or home energy assessment.

According to the US Dept. of Energy, the audit will assess how much energy your home consumes and evaluate what measures you can take to make your home more energy efficient.

If you prefer to do an energy audit yourself, you can look at a few key areas around the home where there may be air leaks or inefficient uses of energy. First, turn off any combustible appliances, such as water heaters and furnaces. Make sure the windows 52

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are closed, then turn on exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen to suck the air out of the rooms. Feel around outlets, doors, windows, baseboards, fireplaces and attic hatches for any apparent leaks.

Use a stick of incense to easily see the flow of air in the incense smoke.

If any leaks are found, address each one. This generally involves recaulking or sealing around points of entry. The DOE says the potential energy savings from reducing drafts in a home may range from 5 percent to 30 percent per year.

Additional Steps There are other steps you can take to make a home more efficient: · Install solar panels to draw power from the sun. · Plant deciduous trees or bushes on the south and west-facing areas of the home. The leaves will shade the home during the summer months and fall off to allow sunshine in during the winter months. · Plant bushes by the front door to act as a wind buffer. · Use skylights to add light and warmth from the sun to the home. · Think about using motion-activated lights in the home. · Install a new programmable thermostat. · Check the insulation in attics and basements and replace if the insulation you currently have is no longer efficient. · Save energy and money by making easy adjustments and improvements around your house.

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C L U B News PKS Garden Club AFTER BEING ON hiatus during the summer months of July and August, garden club members convene at town hall on Sept. 12 to hear an enlightening and most interesting program outlining the technique and benefits of raised bed gardening.

President Zaenker thanks participating members for all their hard work throughout the very hot summer days when the club was not in session. They pruned, mulched, watered and weeded the mediums of Oakleaf Drive, the corner gardens of Roosevelt Boulevard, Dogwood Circle, Pine Knoll Boulevard and the beautiful Hereth Memorial Garden at Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall. Members also kept our town clean by picking up trash on a two week schedule of three women teams along Oakleaf Drive, Roosevelt and Pine Knoll Boulevards and Dogwood Circle. The club’s second vice-president, Linda Langheld, chaired this project, and about 20 members participated.

Following a most informative program on raised bed gardening, members will enjoy renewed camaraderie and catching up, as well as coffee, tea and tasty treats at the hospitality table. Garden club meetings are held at 9:30am on the second Wednesday of each month at town hall, and visitors and guests are always welcome.

By Clare Winslow

PKS Women’s Club The Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club regular meetings will resume in September on the fourth Friday of each month, except for the December and June luncheons. Following its mission to intellectually advance members and promote higher social and civic conditions in the community, members will continue the club’s “starfish” theme, which signifies five points that encourage women’s well-being and community involvement.

A social that includes refreshments is held before each meeting. At the meeting, community chairs review their reports. Activities include sending caring cards and giving support to members, scholarship raffles of creative items which raise funds for the annual Carteret Community College Scholarship, special projects such as the PKS Tree City Fair, Christmas parade, collecting labels for education, donations to needy community organizations, welcoming new town residents, announcing arts and culture events, book club discussions and stories about famous women. Meetings feature guest speakers on topics of interest such as history, psychology, literature, food, nature, health, community service and more.

Women also enjoy a Supper Club at member homes where recipes are enjoyed and shared, and through Cook’s Night Out, where members dine at local restaurants. The latter two activities, plus the Christmas Luncheon, include husbands and guests. All activities are optional based on member interest.

The first meeting of the new club year is on Friday, Sept.

28. The social begins at 9:30am, followed by the meeting at 10. Sharon Harper from the League of Women Voters will present “Putting Heels in Office.”

Membership dues can be sent to Pegge Knect or brought to the September meeting. Current members are encouraged to invite neighbors to attend. All women living on in Pine Knoll Shores are welcome to attend meetings and join the club.

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M AY O R ’ S Notes

Peak Hurricane Season WHILE THIS SEASON doesn’t show on the calendar, those of us that play and live here are well aware of when it is. I thought I would take a few minutes to discuss actions that we, your town, and county, take when we are anticipating a serious storm to come close or to directly impact us.

Mayor Ken Jones First, no decision is made in a box.

We realize, and you should know, this is a team effort. Our primary concern is for life and property.

We also understand that sometimes storms come at the most inopportune times, like during a holiday weekend when we as a county are anticipating a lot of guests. We don’t want to ruin their vacations to our area.

I also want you to know some of the most frequent “orders” we have to put in place when a storm or emergency is forecast for our area.

State of Emergency: This initial step allows us to prepare for the situation and formally begins the process. This also allows us to request resources: troopers, etc. from the state. This first step notifies the state governor. We are in a state of escalation and preparedness. Certain authorizations are given for asset preparedness and we are tracking our municipal expenses as related to the storm.

Evacuation Order: Some people ask if the evacuation is

“voluntary” or “mandatory.” There is little sense in putting in place a “voluntary” evacuation order. A “mandatory” evacuation allows us to close the bridge to incoming traffic – outgoing traffic stays open. This also allows the county to open shelters for people that are in dangerous locations and have no place to go. This means we are anticipating conditions that are going to put your life in extreme danger and we are using this formal order to save lives. The “mandatory” order also allows for vacationers to possibly have their hotel reservations and costs reimbursed from their travel agency if they are ordered to evacuate.

Curfew: Don’t take this personally, but stay in your home/ shelter. The purpose is twofold – we want free and clear travel for emergency services to get to the highest priority situation with the least number of obstructions, so they can move to the next emergency based on priority, and second, it is our priority to protect the assets and property of those folks that obeyed the evacuation order. Keep in mind, based on forecasts we are anticipating there will be damage to property and we want to protect lives. We have to consider the ‘big’ picture. The purpose is not to limit anyone’s freedoms, but to allow for safety, security and lifesaving.

The “all clear” and rescindment of earlier orders is the best.

While we don’t like to go through any of this, it is inherent to this wonderful location in which we live.

Please stay tuned and be safe!

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

T O W N Meeting Water Treatment Feasibility Study Terminated COMMISSIONER ANN BATT publically thanked Mayor Trace Cooper for his willingness to explore a joint feasibility study to see if the town could form a partnership with the Town of Morehead City to address the concept of bringing sewer service to the business of the town. Batt pointed out that the projected cost and the lack of sewer capacity available has “closed the file” on the topic.

Eastern Carolina Council Services Briefed John Lotspih, Atlantic Beach’s appointee to the Eastern Carolina Council General Membership Board provided an informational briefing on the services provided by the council.

The Eastern Carolina Council (ECC) is one of 17 multi-county planning and development regions in the state and provides services to nine of our regions counties: Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, Pamlico and Wayne. Lotspih pointed out the ECC provides a way for local officials to meet and deal with region-wide issues.

Lotspih pointed out the ECC’s role with running the Area Agency on Aging, the Down East Rural Transportation Organization, along with the assistance they provide with Community Planning, Economic Development and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Upon conclusion of his briefing Lotspih was publically thanked by the town council for his volunteer service on the ECC General Membership Board.

Town Clerk Earns Certified Municipal Clerk Title Town Manager David Walker informed the council that Atlantic Beach’s town clerk Kelly L. Cyrus earned the title of certified municipal clerk through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC). Founded in 1947 IIMC is the leading professional association serving the needs of municipal clerks from cities and towns worldwide. The certification was a long process for Cyrus and was awarded 56

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based upon her attending “various conferences, training seminars and courses to advance my career as a municipal clerk,” she explained. To earn her certification, Cyrus had to complete 60 education credits from the approved course list along with completing 50 experience credits by completing specific extracurricular activities.

According to Walker you will now see the initials “CMC” after her name on all documents highlighting our Clerks “dedication and professionalism.”

Town Manager Update Town Manager David Walker provided the town council with a series of updates of activities within Atlantic Beach. Walker informed the council that over 14,000 tickets were sold for rides that were brought to the Circle as part of the “75 Summers at Atlantic Beach” celebrations during the July 4th holiday week. Walker expressed his pleasure with the rides that were brought in and stated that having “rides at the Circle was a public relations boom for the town.” Walker stated that the anniversary book created to commemorate the 75th anniversary is now in its third printing with over 1,100 copies sold. Walker added that those looking to purchase a copy can do so at town hall.

Walker made a point of recognizing the efforts of Laurie Hasulak, the town’s tax collector, for achieving a 99.23 percent tax collection rate for this past year. Her efforts played a key role in the town having $100,000 more in its general revenue account than the prior year.

Walker pointed out to the town council that 5 miles of sand fencing which were lost last year due to Hurricane Irene, (virtually the town’s entire beach front), has been replaced. Some properties, at the home owner’s request, had been skipped, he added.

Walker also informed the Council that the town did receive a CAMA grant to allow for improvements at the New Bern Avenue beach access point. The grant for $28,796.00, will allow the town to extend the current walkway across the dune line making this access point fully handicapped-accessible. Walker also informed the council of the agreement reached to utilize the west end of the Sheraton’s parking lot. The agreement runs through mid-October and the additional parking spaces will become part of the town’s paid parking program. Walker stated that this should help “bring more visitors” to an area of Atlantic Beach whose businesses have been hurt by the closure of the hotel and its parking.

The town has also completed the installation of permanent auxiliary generators to support the town’s water system in case of the loss of electricity, Walker stated. The generators will have the capability to run for four days with the fuel on hand, and they will insure that the town’s water system can fully function and provide 100 percent of the town’s needs during prolonged power outages.

Councilmember Comments Mayor Pro Tem Harry Archer used his time at the end of the meeting to highlight the improvements made to the town’s park. The addition of the merry-go-round, along with the spring toys and the shade arbor, has brought more visitors to the park.

“Everyone has enjoyed what has been done there,” Archer stated as he thanked the town staff for their efforts.

Council member Vada Palma updated those in attendance on the dredging operations in the channels with over 18,000 cubic yards of sand being moved to help keep the channels open.

Collectively, each councilmember thanked the town’s staff for the wonderful events that occurred in town surrounding the “75 Summers at Atlantic Beach” and the July 4th events. The events from movie night at the beach, the rides at the Circle and the fireworks were pointed out by the council as each playing a key role in making for a wonderful summer at the beach. There was general discussion about anticipation of next year’s Summers at Atlantic Beach’s events.

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M AY O R ’ S Notes New Life for the Circle THE CIRCLE IS starting to happen and Mayor Trace Cooper that’s a good thing. Recent surveys have indicated that getting the revitalization of the Atlantic Beach Circle moving forward is one of the top priorities of our citizens. The town has been doing our part by organizing several events along the boardwalk. This summer we brought amusement rides back to the Circle, we hosted two fireworks displays, two major concerts and our third year of our seaside cinema outdoor movies. But, sustainable redevelopment cannot rely on governmental action alone. The private sector needs to play the primary role and we are happy to see major construction going on at the Circle.

If you have seen the Circle lately, you know that there is some serious work happening. Most of the construction that is currently underway, and that will continue through the winter, is being done in connection with the wastewater treatment package plant that the area’s developer is installing to service future development. The treatment plant will be located mostly underground in the area behind the Wings store near the intersection.

In the center of the Circle, a large retaining wall has been built.

This area will contain the drip irrigation field for the treated effluent from the plant. This is essentially a high-tech drain field, not unlike most of us have in our yards for our septic tanks. In order to accommodate other infrastructure, including the requisite stormwater controls, much of the area around this retaining wall will be filled with extra soil. This additional grading will result in the “drain field” area looking much more natural than it does in these early days of construction. Eventually, this infrastructure will be mostly surrounded by buildings so parking in the area will be hidden from the street view.

The Circle has always been planned as a mixed-use development that will feature plenty of public and commercial space – such as shops and restaurants. Since it is now practically impossible to conduct any commercial development on septic tanks, the developers have to build the wastewater treatment plant before redevelopment of the area can take place. While infrastructure such as this isn’t very exciting in and of itself, it is major step toward the types of development that will bring the Circle back. At a recent town council meeting, the developers of the Circle property indicated that after the plant is completed, some smaller scale commercial development would be the first things to come online.

They mentioned a small hotel and restaurant as well as the potential for some new retail stores.

The developers are also bringing revised plans to the town that would add single-family cottages to the edge of the Circle Development District. I personally like this change as the neighborhoods on each side of the Circle are primarily single-family residential and the proposed cottages will provide a nice buffer between these older neighborhoods and the more commercial Circle area.

The real estate market is still very shaky, so it’s not clear how quickly these new developments will get underway. But, the work being done now is critical and I’m hopeful that we will see some new things opening next summer. In the meantime we will continue to program events along our Boardwalk and look forward to working with new businesses that will be opening in that area in the coming years to make the Circle the heart of Atlantic Beach once again.

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

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 910-

326-5283. Prompt, professional sales, service & installation of residential & commercial windows & glass doors, screens, mirrors, custom shower doors & enclosures, insulated glass, plexiglass & lexan, in Carteret, Craven & Onslow counties.

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: 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.

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

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

windows. Open daily.

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.

Tideline Lawn Care: Taylor Marshall, 230 W. Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252354-2883, 252-725-0755. Company provides seasonal lawn care services, from grass mowing and weed eating to concrete edging and blowing off paved areas on a two-week schedule.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Al Williams Properties, Real Estate & Development: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-726-8800, 800-849-1888, alwilliamsproperties.com. From sound to (cont. on pg. 60) ISLAND REVIEW/September 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.

Guthrie Construction & Interiors, Inc.: 877-778-3585, 252-354-3585, cell 25260

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670-4490, 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, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...................................... 23

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

Tee it Up....................................................... 53

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tideline Lawn Care....................................... 45

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Waters Landscaping & Vinyl

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

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

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

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

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

Landmark Homes/Hatteras Pools................. 49

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

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

LIFTAVATOR Residential Elevators & Lifts..... 6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center..... 7

Med First Immediate Care &

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

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................................ 27

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

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

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

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

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport................ 49

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

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

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

Coastal Homeowners Guide......................... 28

Pipeline Plumbing......................................... 23

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

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

Country Club of the Crystal Coast................ 23

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

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

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

Emerald Isle Beach Club.............................. 34

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

Emerald Isle Books....................................... 12

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

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

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

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

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Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care.............................................. 25

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summerwinds #325, indian Beach $499,900. Mls 11-1293 call eleanor 252-342-3660

Pt. emerald Villas e205, emerald isle $300,000. Mls 12-2901 call Heidi 910-340-4959

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