Island Review May 2010

May 2010

Vol. 30, No. 5

Monthly News Magazine for Bogue Banks Property Owners & Residents

HOME OWNER’S SECTION! • Spring Fishing at the NC Aquarium • MCAS Cherry Point Air Show • Day Camps for Kids • Beaufort Music Festival • Spring Gardening • Book Bag • Property Watch • Gardenscape • Rental Signs • Shorelines • Emerald Tidings • Town Meetings/Notes: Atlantic Beach Emerald Isle Pine Knoll Shores 201 N. 17th St., Morehead City, NC 28557

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Well maintained home all on one level on a nice, deep lot on the canal. Large living room with wood floors and fireplace, spacious eat-in kitchen, dining room, sunroom opens to deck, large master suite with whirlpool tub/shower combo and walk-in closet, laundry room, wide doors/hallways, generator, kayak and more. Landscaped yard, pier/ramp on canal.

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Rental Signs Shorelines At the Aquarium Spring Fashion Coastal Report Turtle Tracks Home Owner’s Manual Tourism Barometer Gardenscape Book Bag

Departments 16 County Perspective 17 Tide Tables 20 Chamber Connection 64 Best Buys 69 Advertiser Index On the Cover: Visitors enjoy a warm spring day at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach. Many tourists and locals alike have been flocking to the park lately to tour through the fort’s latest addition, the Fort Macon Coastal Education and Visitors Center. Photo by Amanda Dagnino.

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THE CARTERET COMMUNITY Foundation will host its second Kentucky Derby Party at 4pm on Saturday, May 1, at a private estate near Beaufort. In addition to cheering on the ponies, guests will enjoy croquet on the lawn, mint juleps by the pool, a hat parade and prizes.

Participants are encouraged to wear fancy attire and make a “Derby-worthy” hat for the parade.

Advance reservations are required. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by calling Cindy Bishop 252-528-0039; Sarah Jo Safrit 252-728-3213; or Cindi B. Hamilton, 252-240-0751.

All guests must be 21 years or older.

The Carteret Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization created in 1984 as the Carteret Giving Foundation.

Its mission is to assist local nonprofits and to support worthy endeavors throughout Carteret County.

Day Camp for Kids Registration for the Summer Day Camp program offered by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation begins at 6pm Monday, May 3, and remains open until all slots are filled.

Children do not need to be members to participate.

There are eight oneweek sessions offered. Hours are 7:30am to 5:30pm. The fee for each session is $75 per child with additional fees for field trips, etc. A discounted rate is available for families with three or more children. A deposit of $25 per session is due at registration.

For more information, contact Laura Lee Davis, 252-354-6350 or ldavis@emeraldisle-nc.org.

Taking to the Sky North Carolina’s largest air show is set to take flight over Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point May 21-23, featuring some of the world’s most talented pilots and showcasing some of the military’s most powerful toys.

The event includes static displays, ride simulators, vendors, entertainment, games, food, a business expo and plenty of activities for the young and the young at heart.

The Blue Angels, ambassadors for the US Navy and the US Marine Corps, return to headline the festivities much to the delight of visitors. This year, they’ll be joined by the Black Daggers, the US Army Special Ops parachute 8

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demonstration team; the amazing acrobatics of the Red Eagles; Otto the Helicopter; Panchito, a historic B-25 bomber used during World War II; the Geico 300s, an aerobatic plane constructed out of carbon fiber composites; and much more.

On Friday, May 21, the air show will host the state’s only night show, featuring afterburners, rocket trucks, aerial pyrotechnics, skydivers, plus a wall of flame – all culminating in the area’s largest fireworks display. Gates for the night show open at 5pm and flying begins at twilight.

Saturday and Sunday feature full day shows, with a large variety of military and civilian aerobatic demonstrations and dozens of historic and modern military static displays. The base gates open at 8am and flying runs from approximately 10:30am to 4:30pm.

While all events are free, including parking, there are a limited number of box seats and chalet tickets available. For pricing and availability, call 866-WINGS-NC or visit cherrypointairshow.com.

Swansboro Rotary Series The Swansboro Rotary Fishing Tournament Series marks its 30th anniversary this year. Well known as the Swansboro Rotary King Mackerel Bluewater Fishing Tournament, organizers are mixing it up a bit this year, dividing the event into two. This year, the marlin fishing will be held in the spring and mackerel in October.

The Bluewater portion of the series offers the second blue marlin tournament of the annual Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series, which also includes tournaments like the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament and the Barta Boys and Girls Club Billfish Tournament.

Events for the Swansboro tourney begin Friday, May 28 with registration from noon until 9pm. A sponsor’s party is slated for 5pm and a captains party at 9pm. Lines go in the water on Saturday and Sunday, with scales opening at Casper’s Marina in Swansboro and Big Rock Landing in Morehead City at 3pm. The competition comes to a close with an awards ceremony Sunday night, beginning at 7:30pm.

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Mural Competition is May 8 Beaufort Sister Cities, Inc. is once again looking for a few good artists – but this year, they’re also looking to Haiti in hopes of making a difference. The group will hold its annual mural competition from 8am-4pm on Saturday, May 8, at the Beaufort Arts Center, located in the old Masonic Lodge on Turner Street. The theme this year is Caribbean Connections, with a new twist.

This year, a Haitian school will be the recipient of any profit the group earns from selling the winning mural along with matching funds from Sister City locations in Europe.

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When Haiti was ravished earlier this year by an earthquake, members of the Beaufort Sister Cities were haunted by a memory – at one point, didn’t a member of the group identify a Beaufort in Haiti? The answer was yes … and with a little research, the organization was able to locate Good Samaritan School in Beaufort, Haiti, some 100 miles north of Port au Prince, with 400 children in grades first through sixth.

That school will benefit as the artists converge on Beaufort, May 8.

The cost is $20 to participate in the contest. Guests may observe the artists at work at no charge. A reception and the announcement of the winner is scheduled for 5pm. For additional information, visit beaufortsistercities.org or e-mail beaufortsistercities@gmail.com.

Dancing in the Streets The Beaufort Music Festival, now in its 22nd year, brings the streets of this small fishing hamlet to life for two days each spring through music, and yes, a little dancing in the streets. Scheduled for May 7-8, the festival brings an eclectic collage of sounds to the waterfront of historic downtown Beaufort on multiple stages.

Headlining this year is the Steep Mountain Rangers, who are also slated to play at the popular Bonnaroo music festival with comedian/banjo player Steve Martin later this summer.

Music runs from about 6-10pm on Friday and picks up again around noon on Saturday afternoon, continuing into the wee hours of the evening.

From 10am to 1pm Saturday, a special children’s area comes to life at the Beaufort Historic Site on Turner Street, and features live family-friendly performances, face painting, crafts, storytelling and an instrument “petting zoo” that encourages youngsters to get up close and personal with the tools of the trade.

If you’re new to the festival, be sure to check out the “locals spotlight” on Saturday afternoon at the Beaufort Historic Site showcasing some of Carteret County’s most popular musical acts.

Admission is free.

Kayak for the Warriors Enjoy a day of fun, food and excitement with family and friends as Kayak for the Warriors takes to the water for the worthy Hope for Warriors charity. Set in the picturesque Pine Knoll Shores, the event kicks off Friday evening with a reception from 5:30-7pm at town hall.

This year, in addition to the kayak race, paddle board race and Family Fun Race, there will be a 5K and 10K Bicycle Fun Race which kicks off Saturday at 8:30am, starting and ending at McNeill Park on Oakleaf Drive. A $10 donation includes the registration fee and lunch. Participants should arrive at 8am and are encouraged to decorate their bicycles. Residents are also urged to celebrate the day by displaying the American Flag and decorating their homes.

The official festivities start at Garner Park on Oakleaf Drive at 10am with a 3.2-mile kayak race and paddle board race through the Pine Knoll Shores’ canal. A $40 donation includes registration fee, T-shirt and lunch.

The Family Fun Race starts at 10:30am. Using any paddleworthy vessel, participants will complete a short race course from Garner Park out into the sound and back. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. A $20 donation includes the registration fee and lunch.

Although most of the action surrounds Garner Park, there are many great viewing areas along the route, including McNeill Park, Brock Basin, Hall Haven and Ramsey Park.

Race registration forms are available at the Bogue Banks Public Library, PKS town hall and online at kayakforthewarriors.org.

For additional information, you may also contact the Recreation Advisory Committee via townofpks.com or call 252-247-4353.

In-Water Boat Show Launches Are you in the market for a boat? Perhaps just dreaming about what you may be able to purchase one day? The 3rd annual Morehead City Family Boating and In-Water Boat Show is the ideal place to do a little browsing, and dreaming. Taking over the Morehead City waterfront, May 14-16, the event showcases boat exhibitors, marine products and services, new and used power boats, outdoor gear, fishing tackles, guides and so much more.

Sponsored by the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association, this year’s offering includes a pirate treasure hunt for the youngsters on Sugarloaf Island and the ARTrageous art festival, an effort combined with the Arts Council of Carteret County.

For more information on the boat show or treasure hunt, or to participate, contact Stephanie Slocum at 252-808-0440.

A Stitch in Time The Crystal Coast Quilters’ Guild will host “Coastal Stars Quilt Show,” its 28th annual judged quilt show, from 9am-5pm on Friday and Saturday, May 14-15, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center.

The event features a Merchant’s Mall, demonstrations, displays, a silent auction, a raffle quilt and two special exhibits of art quilts, “E Pluribus Unum II: Cultures in Cloth” and “Black & White Transformed.” (cont. on page 12)

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Island Review Mailing List Update We regularly update our Island Review mailing list throughout the year, however, we have to scrap that list once a year and start from scratch using the Carteret County property tax records.

This is the only way to purge from the list those who no longer own property while capturing new owners that we may have missed. We generally do this in January and whatever name and address Carteret County has on file at that time will be the name and address that our magazine gets mailed to. If you have emailed or called during the year asking for an address change or a name change, but have not had that change made to county records, the mailing label will revert once again. We certainly do not mind changing any information again but we do need to be notified.

Names sometimes get dropped as well for a variety of reasons.

We run our data through the US Post Office national change of address database to try to capture current addresses, but the post office only keeps those address changes for a specific period of time. After that the mail piece is simply marked undeliverable as addressed. Each year when we have started with a new mailing list, we have approximately 10 percent returned for bad addresses.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and promise to announce when it’s time for our annual update.

If you miss an issue or don’t like the way your name appears, let us know. Send an email to islandreviewmail@nccoast.com and we will be happy to make the change. If you are moving, permanently or temporarily, please email us and give us both the old and the new addresses so that we can be sure to change the address for the correct name.

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This year’s quilt show judge, Andi Reynolds, executive book editor of the American Quilters’ Society, will present, “What Breaks a Judge’s Heart,” at 11am on Friday, May 14. Admission to the lecture is $10.

A preview reception is slated from 5:30-8pm on Thursday, May 13. The preview ticket, $15 at the door, includes admission to the show on Friday and Saturday.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game The History Place invites the public to join local legend, Rodney Kemp, on a bus trip to see a Kinston Indians baseball game on Friday, May 7. Kemp will be the guide on the bus and entertain the group with baseball trivia.

The bus departs the parking lot at The History Place in downtown Morehead City at 3:15pm for the 7pm game. The bus will stop at King’s BBQ Restaurant on the way or people may wait and have hot dogs at the game. The group will return at approximately 11pm.

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R E N TA L Signs Is the Recession Easing for NC Travel & Tourism?

AT THE RECENT NC Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism held in New Bern, those of us present were treated to a lecture by an intriguing futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, a professor and dean at New Mexico State University. Dr. Catlett presented “Get Real: Understanding Today’s Economy and Tomorrow’s Future.” As we head into the prime vacation rental season for 2010, it was very encouraging to have affirmed, again, that recessions are a very natural part of our American economy in that we “can’t sprint all the time” and sometimes the economy just needs to “pause and take a breath.”Americans are resilient and understand the need to “just go to work” during down times.

Our resilience is what is leading us out of this current soft economy. Using the collective American net worth as an indicator, 16 years ago we were at $24 trillion. Today, we are at $56 ½ trillion – an astounding, best on the planet sum. Dr. Catlett then concluded by reminding the audience of over 500 members of North Carolina’s tourism industry that our focus should be to cue up our destinations to be what America craves most, Dreamspace. Dreamspace is defined as that emotional place we Americans prefer to spend our hard earned dollars on – our children, our pets and our travel and entertainment.

North Carolina, with its great natural beauty, is well poised to

continue to increase its market share over neighboring states.

Lynn Minges, NC Assistant Secretary for Tourism, Marketing and Global Branding, presented the division’s update. North Carolina’s travel market share in comparison to other states showed a slim increase for nightly stays from 4.3 percent to 4.4 percent in 2009, even as overnight visitation decreased 7 percent to 27.8 million visitors. We are still the sixth most visited state in the country; Pennsylvania retained just the slightest edge in terms of overnight travelers. The other states in the top five are California, Florida, Texas, and New York.

While economic conditions have impacted businesses all across the state – including those in the tourism industry – North Carolina is not alone and is in fact performing slightly better than many of its toughest US competitors. Significantly, we are outpacing all of our neighboring states including South Carolina, who lays claim to the golf courses of Myrtle Beach and the southern charms of Charleston.

North Carolina saw a larger proportion of in-state visitors in 2009, both for overnight and daytrips. The Crystal Coast relies heavily on our guests who call North Carolina home.

This past year saw a 2 percent increase for in-state overnight travel – from 34 percent in 2008 to 36 percent in 2009. The recession did affect us last year as visitor spending in North Carolina in 2009 was nearly $15.6 billion, down 7.7 percent from 2008. Even during a down year though, these tourism expenditures funded 182,900 jobs and over $3.9 billion in payroll income within North Carolina in 2009.

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C O U N T Y Perspective Leadership Carteret Graduates Learn Formula for Success “GREAT MANAGERS DO things right. Great leaders do the right thing.”

This assessment was offered by US Coast Guard Rear Admiral Dean Lee in his remarks during the March 31 graduation luncheon for Leadership Carteret 2010, which was held at The Country Club of the Crystal Coast in Pine Knoll Shores. (He formerly served at Fort Macon with responsibility for Coast Guard Sector North Carolina.)

“Leadership and management are not one in the same,” Adm. Lee said. “You need great managers; they will always get the job done. But true leaders step up to the plate of responsibility and consider the greater good of the company, organization or platoon.

“Sometimes this requires swimming upstream … against the tide, against the court of public opinion … and it requires sacrifices. Leaders care for their people.

“The virtues of leadership are humility and honor. No one can take your integrity away; only you can lose it. My mother was the leader in my family. She was fond of saying: ‘You reap what you sow, you reap what you sow.’ Your decisions become your legacy.”

Adm. Lee, who is a graduate of Leadership Carteret 2001, commended the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce for offering this program since 1989. The purpose is to build stronger community leaders.

Chamber chair, Woody Warren of Bluewater Real Estate

in Emerald Isle complimented the recent graduates for their perseverance to complete the 10-week course.

Several of the 33 new graduates are employed by businesses and organizations based on Bogue Banks. They are: Chelsea Donovan, Anthony Futral, Kevin Futral and Jimmy Paylor, all of Bluewater Real Estate; Shirl Riggs and Kim Rudder, both of Emerald Isle Realty; David Brown of Brown and Curtis Home Services; Kyndal Downum of Coast Guard Sector North Carolina; Bill Matthias of the town of Pine Knoll Shores; and Sabrina Simpson of the town of Atlantic Beach.

Speaking on behalf of the class of 2010, Paylor said: “Leadership Carteret was a wonderful experience in all respects. I remember the famous speech by coach Jim Valvano at the ESPY Awards in 1993. He said there are three things we all should do every day of our lives – laugh, think and have your emotions moved to tears.”

“Valvano said: ‘If you laugh, you think and you cry, that’s a full day. That’s a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week; you’re going to have something special.’”

Paylor commented: “We’ve done this together for 10 weeks straight … and we do have something special – a room full of new best friends.”

Applications for Leadership Carteret 2011 will be available at the chamber, 801 Arendell St., Morehead City, beginning in September.

If you have comments or suggestions about topics of interest for future articles, pass them along to Mike Wagoner at 252-7266350 or 1-800-622-6278.

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1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Breakfast with the Rays.

8-9:30am. Enjoy a continental breakfast and help feed the animals before the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores opens for the day. Advance registration required, ages 5 and up. Cost is $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Kayak/Canoe the Roosevelt Natural Area. 1-3pm. The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores will help guests explore the quiet backwaters. Kayaks are provided. Ages 12 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Sat. 1: Kentucky Derby Extravaganza.

4pm. Sponsored by the Carteret Community Foundation. Croquet, mint juleps by the pool, hat parade, silent auction. 728-3988 or 240-0751.

Coastal Women’s Fair. 10am-4pm. The annual event at the Crystal Coast Civic Center features vendors, a fashion show, silent auction and entertainment. Cost is $1.

Contact: Carol Lovelace, 252-342-3407.

36th Wooden Boat Show. The first weekend in May sees boat lovers converge on the streets of historic Beaufort for a glimpse at these engineering marvels. Enjoy sailboat races and rides, displays, historic vessels, nautical vendors and reenactors, boat models and more. Details: 252-728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseum.org.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Behind the Scenes – Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm.

Visit labs and holding areas, help with food preparation and feed the animals in this behind-the-scenes tour at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores from above. Ages 8 and up, advance registration is required. Cost is $12. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums. com.

4, 11, 18, 25: Dinner with the Critters.

6-7:30pm. Enjoy pizza, learn about animal care and see what it’s like to feed the animals in the invertebrate touch tank at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Advance registration required, ages 5 and up. Cost is $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums. com.

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Tue. 4: Bird Hike. 9am. Guests will gather in the visitor’s center lobby at Fort Macon State Park for a guided hike to observe coastal birds. Free. Details: 252-726-3775.

5, 10: Butterfly Hike. 9am. Guests will gather in the visitor’s center lobby at Fort Macon State Park for a leisurely hike to observe area butterflies. Free. Details: 252-726-3775.

6, 13, 20, 27: Cooking Class. 6-7pm. Join Chef Shawn Pratt of Gatherings as he hosts and prepares meals at Christina’s Collectables, Cedar Point. Enjoy wine, food and fellowship along with the lesson. Cost is $30. For reservations, call 252-422-3071.

7-8: Beaufort Music Festival. This annual two-day event brings an eclectic collage of sounds to the waterfront of historic downtown Beaufort. Special children’s area with live acts is included. Details: beaufortmusicfestival.com.

Sat. 8: Mother’s Day Butterfly Garden Social. 10am-noon. Bring mom to the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter to create her very own butterfly garden. Cost is $15. Preregistration required. Details: 252-240-1200.

Mural Competition. 8am-4pm. Beaufort Sister Cities, Inc. will hold its annual mural competition from 8am-4pm at the Beaufort Arts Center, located in the old Masonic Lodge on Turner Street. The theme this year is Caribbean Connections. Details: beaufortsistercities.org.

14-15: Crystal Coast Quilt Show. 9am-5pm.

Join the Crystal Coast Quilters Guild for its annual show at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City. The guest speaker will be Andi Reynolds of the American Quilters Society. Details: csquiltshow@gmail. com.

14-16: Morehead City Family Boating and In-Water Boat Show. Sponsored by the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association, this event features exhibitors of marine products and services and more.

Details: 252-808-0440.

Fri. 14: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1.

Bring chairs or blankets. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Sat. 15: Adult Learn to Sail. 9am-1pm.

Learn to sail with the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, aboard stable 17-19

foot vessels. Cost is $60 for members, $85 for nonmembers. Details: 252-728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseum.org.

Emerald Isle Summer Series – 2v2 Beach Volleyball Tournaments. 9am. Players must be 16. Team fee is $55. Prize money to two top teams. Teams must bring their own ball and act as officials when not playing. Details: 252-354-6350 or bwood@emeraldisle-nc.org.

Scrapbooking Workshops. A scrapbooking workshop with Linda Phelps will be held from 10am-1pm at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation for ages 12 and up. Preregistration is required. The cost is $5 and includes the use of tools and a snack.

Details: Linda Phelps at 910-326-6164 or rphelps@ec.rr.com.

Tue. 18: Birding for Beginners. 10am. Meet a park ranger on the Coastal Education Patio at Fort Macon State Park to learn the basics of bird watching. A hike will follow to identify nearby birds. Free. Details: 252-7263775.

Thur. 20: Beach Jive After Five. 5:307:30pm. Enjoy live music and a peaceful ocean breeze at the Western Ocean Regional Beach Access, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

21-23: Cherry Point Air Show. Gates open 8am. With a full day and night time show schedule, the Cherry Point Air Show is one of the most anticipated events along the Crystal Coast for flying enthusiasts. Details: cherrypointairshow.com.

Sat. 22: “Cut Loose” with Collage and Paints. This collage/water media workshop with Georgia Mason is scheduled from 9:30am to 4pm at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Learn the basics of collage and design, as well as how to use collage in combination with acrylics or watercolors. Cost is $95 with a $25 deposit.

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Sportfishing Clinic. 1:30-3:30pm.

Chesson O’Briant shares his experience and advice on kite fishing during this program at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Free with aquarium admission. Details: 252-2474003 or ncaquariums.com.

22-23: Carteret County Arts and Crafts Coalition Spring Show. This juried sale of arts and crafts will be held at the Beaufort Historic Site. Details: 252-723-0540 or collier1505@embarqmail.com.

28-30: Swansboro Rotary Fishing Tournament Series. The Swansboro Rotary strikes a milestone as it offers its 30th annual fishing tournament – however, instead of holding a combined event they’ve opted to divide the competition in 2010. The bluewater portion will be held in May, while the king mackerel competition is slated for October. Details: 910-326-3474 or swansbororotary.com.

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C H A M B E R Connection Business After Hours Expo Set for May 6 at the Civic Center EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING for a colossal Business After Hours Expo from 4-7pm on Thursday, May 6, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City.

This event is presented by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and the NCCOAST Business Journal (a sister publication of Island Review published by NCCOAST Communications).

“This function combines the pizzazz of Business After Hours networking with the flair and flavor of a Business Expo trade show,” said Tom Kies, publisher and CEO of NCCOAST Communications and chair elect of the chamber’s board of directors. “It should be an extravaganza of fun and fellowship … and a bonanza for exhibitors. Best of all, the function is open to the public.”

“We have space for about 75 exhibitors who will be displaying products and services,” said Julie Naegelen of the chamber staff. “Some will have items to sell, others will be providing demonstrations. Additionally, we have invited restaurants and caterers to provide samples of their specialty dishes.

Admission to the Business After Hours Expo is $5 per person, complimentary adult beverages available after 5pm and this event is off limits for children and those persons under age 21.

“We will accept reservations from exhibitors until we are full,” Naegelen said. “Exhibitor information packets are available at the

chamber, 801 Arendell St., Morehead City, or people can call us at 252-726-6350 to inquire about booth fees for members and nonmembers.”

For more information, visit nccoastchamber.com or nccoast. com. The Carteret County News-Times also is a media partner.

Kies said: “By leveraging the Business After Hours brand, which is familiar to chamber members everywhere, we expect several hundred of our chamber members and their guests to attend and participate. For the public, the draw is an opportunity to take advantage of great deals and bargains galore … and a chance to win some terrific door prizes that are being offered by the exhibitors.

“Ample free parking is available at the civic center on the campus at Carteret Community College,” he said. “This is a central location in Carteret County and the civic center is the perfect venue, overlooking Bogue Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway.”

Representatives from the participating businesses recently learned how to maximize exposure at their booths by attending a workshop that was presented by Pine Knoll Shores resident and SCORE counselor Joan Lamson.

“I told the chamber members that the May 6 event is going to be a Business After Hours on steroids,” Lamson said. “I fully expect this expo to be a huge success for the exhibitors, and I encourage everyone to come and check it out.”

For more information, call the chamber at 800-622-6278 or 252-726-6350. E-mail requests may be sent to cart.coc@ nccoastchamber.com. The chamber office is located at 801 Arendell St., Suite 1, Morehead City, NC 28557.

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M AY O R ’ S Notes Crystal Coast Eagles Goju-Ryu Karate-D Kai I RECENTLY HAD the pleasure of attending Mayor Art Schools a ceremony at the Community Center where Carli Nation, Shelley Burgess and Laura Burgess earned shodan rank (black belt). This is the first group (Carli was actually first) to earn black belts and I congratulate all of them. The three girls performed a demonstration and it was evident that it took a lot of skill, determination and training to obtain the black belt. Dr. Joyce Trafton who has over 30 years of karate training in the United States, Okinawa and Taiwan started the Crystal Coast Eagles Karate-D Kai at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Center in 2005. She now has 30 students, both male and female, ranging in age from 5 to 60. There are nine belts below black belt (kyu) and 10 black belt levels (dan). Each student (and Joyce) takes great pride in attaining the next level.

Karate-D is not just about fighting – it is training the mind, body and spirit. In fact, the Okinawans developed kata (various arrangements of basic and self-defense moves) with the first move always being defensive. Just a few of the positive characteristics of a hard-working karate-ka (student) include self-respect, confidence, dignity, a sense of morality and peacefulness. A student who conquers his or her fears and refuses to accept failure will develop self-confidence and will not have the need to look for or engage in trouble. As a result, the positive energy gained from karate-D can be used for constructive efforts, such as empowering others.

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In truth, the enemy is usually the enemy within – the self.

It is with this purpose in mind – to train the mind, body and spirit – that in 2009, the official logo and patch were created based on the true story of Jeff Guidry of Sarvey Wildlife Center and Freedom, the eagle Pictured, from left, are Laura Burgess, he rescued. “An eagle Shelley Burgess, Carli Nation, Art hides his claws” is a Chinese proverb. When Schools, and instructor Joyce Trafton. an eagle swoops down on its prey, it does not advertise by sticking out its claws. Only at the last moment, its talons open to grasp the prey. Students should not boast about their skills but should live peacefully. However, when in self-defense, they should “show their claws.” The curriculum also includes opportunities to study the language and culture of Okinawa and Japan, first aid, awareness and prevention strategies, gross and fine motor development skills and learning strategies.

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~Emerald Tidings~ Plans Approved for Island Harbor Marina Facility DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR the improvement and expansion of Island Harbor Marina were formally approved by the board of commissioners in March and the owners are moving forward with the project.

The improved and expanded marina facility will include a new wet slip configuration, a new dry stack boat storage facility, new retail store, swimming pool and waterside restaurant. The project will be constructed in phases beginning later this year. The new facility will be a great addition to Emerald Isle and the town looks forward to having this new facility in Emerald Isle to serve area boaters and visitors.

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The new marina facility will not have a daily public boat launch, however, the owners have agreed to keep the existing launch facility open to the public until later in 2010 when the town’s new public boat launch facility opens adjacent to Chapel by the Sea.

Static Line Exception Approved by CRC The NC Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) recently approved the town’s static line exception request, which will now allow oceanfront properties in eastern Emerald Isle to use the actual first line of stable vegetation to determine oceanfront setbacks rather than the static line that has been in place since 2003. The result is that many (but likely not all) of the oceanfront homes and vacant lots in this area may be considered conforming again, which would allow for reconstruction of existing homes and construction of new homes on vacant lots.

Properties in this area of town will be required to meet a 60 ft. setback from the actual first line of stable vegetation on the beach and a 30 ft. setback from the street-side right of way. The area remaining on the lot is the available “building envelope” where an existing structure can be located and be considered conforming, or where a new structure could be located. The new CRC rules require that any new homes in this area not be located closer to the ocean than the two adjacent structures, and also limit the size of any new home to 2,500 sq. ft. These requirements are more stringent than other oceanfront areas in Emerald Isle, but are much more favorable for eastern Emerald Isle oceanfront property owners than the use of the static line.

Please contact the town’s planning and inspections department at 252-354-3338 to have the actual first line of stable vegetation delineated on your property. Once that line is delineated, a surveyor can determine if the structure and/or the lot is conforming.

The town, along with other NC beach towns, worked hard over the past few years to promote this rule change and is pleased that the static line exception request was approved by the CRC.

NCDOT To Resurface Entire Length of NC 58 in Emerald Isle The town was recently informed by the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) that they plan to resurface the entire length of NC 58 (from Coast Guard Road to the Indian Beach town Town Hall, 7500 Emerald Drive line) through Emerald Isle later this year. The town Emerald Isle, NC 28594 was excited to learn of these plans, having previously 252-354-3424 • Fax 252-354-5068 requested a comprehensive resurfacing.

Official Website: With the exception of short segments in certain areas, NC 58 has not had a comprehensive resurfacing in www.emeraldisle-nc.org approximately 30 years. NCDOT plans to also construct Published Monthly by the Town a new dedicated left-turn lane into the new public boat launch facility adjacent to Chapel by the Sea as part of of Emerald Isle for its Residents, this project. Work is expected to occur later this fall.

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improvements involving NCDOT include a new turn lane at Lee Street, approximately 4 miles of dedicated bicycle path on NC 58, new sidewalks, a new synchronized traffic signal system and a longer turn lane onto Coast Guard Road.

Unattended Beach Equipment Must Be Removed Nightly

In an effort to improve public safety, aesthetics and sea turtle nesting concerns, the board of commissioners recently adopted a new ordinance that requires all unattended beach equipment (including shade tents, canopies, volleyball nets and other equipment) be removed from the beach strand each night. All unattended items left on the beach between 7pm and 8am are now illegal and will be confiscated and removed by town staff. Enforcement activities will begin on May 17 and continue throughout the summer and beyond.

The new ordinance includes a special exception for oceanfront property owners whose land extends to the high water mark. These property owners should visit town hall after April 26 to secure a special sticker for placement on their equipment.

Due to differences in oceanfront property boundaries, the exception is only available for oceanfront property owners located west of the Ocean Drive “dog-leg” vehicle ramp (3000 block and up).

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Census 2010 questionnaires have been distributed, and it’s extremely important that everyone in Emerald Isle participate!

PLEASE make sure you complete the questionnaire and return it in a timely manner.

The 2010 Census questionnaire should only take approximately 10 minutes to complete. An accurate count for Emerald Isle is essential, and helps ensure that Emerald Isle receives its fair share of federal and state funding, and provides businesses and government with reliable data on which to make important decisions.

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T O W N Meeting Digging Holes on the Beach AFTER HEARING a report from Emerald Isle Fire Chief Bill Walker and concerned citizens regarding large holes on the beach strand, an amendment carrying the civil penalty of $100 was added to the town’s code of ordinances.

Commissioner Tom Hoover made motion to approve the amendment, which passed 5-0.

Chief Walker noted that holes on the beach strand had caused a ski-doo to overturn in transport to an emergency on the strand and added that violators were often uncooperative about filling the holes. Board members amended Chapter 5 with Section 5.6, which states that the prohibition of digging holes on the beach strand is to prevent personal injury, to protect small children and to allow emergency vehicles to respond on the beach strand without risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.

The article further states that it is “unlawful for any person to a dig a hole, trench or depression on the beach strand deeper than twelve (12) inches and then depart the beach strand without having first completely filled [it].” Offenders will be subject to the fine.

Beach Services Improvement Plan In order to improve the services provided by the town on the beach strand, the board concurred on a plan to double the town’s personnel presence there by creating a third fire department beach patrol zone and assigning two dedicated police officers to the Bogue Inlet Pier and Western Ocean Regional Access areas throughout the summer season.

Both the beach patrol and dedicated police officers will provide comprehensive services on the beach strand in an effort to enhance public safety, ensure cleanliness and maintain order while promoting an enjoyable experience for everyone. Commissioner Hoover made motion to approve a general fund budget amendment transferring funds ($10,000) from police to the fire department’s budget to improve beach services. The motion passed 5-0.

Sale of Property and Use of Proceeds A resolution authorizing the sale of town-owned surplus property in Craven County met with unanimous approval.

The approval, which is contingent upon a 5% deposit of earnest money at the time of acceptance, is located at 104 Sheris Court.

Commissioner Nita Hedreen made the motion regarding the sale of two residential parcels in Craven County, which were accepted as partial compensation for the sale of the old EMS Station in Emerald Isle. The town received an offer to purchase and contract in the amount of $63,500 and is utilizing the “upset bid” method of property disposition.

The amount of any upset bid must be at least 5 percent greater than the original offer of $63,500, plus $50, and must include a 5 percent deposit. At the time the town receives no further bids, it will then proceed with the closing sale to the successful bidder.

The board also considered a general fund budget amendment that would allocate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the old EMS station to be used toward retiring a fire department debt service of $366,200. The sale of the surplus property would cover $345,236 with the additional $20,964 coming from the appropriated fund balance. A motion to approve a revised general fund budget amendment passed unanimously.

Contract Extension for EMS A motion made by Commissioner John Wootten to approve a 1-year contract extension for Emergency Medical Services (EMS), passed unanimously. The terms and conditions of the existing contract will remain in effect until June 30, 2011 while the Joint EMS Committee, consisting of three representatives each from the town and EI EMS, Inc., develops a recommendation for the best longerterm strategy for the provision of emergency medical services in Emerald Isle. The committee expects to make its recommendation to the board and the leaders of EI EMS, Inc. by Feb. 1, 2011.

Building Height Amended A motion made by Hoover to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), which regards building heights in the government district, passed unanimously. The amendment results in identical building height limits for both government and the business zoning districts, and changes the existing height limit from 40 feet in the government district to 35 feet for low-slope roofs, 40 feet for wood-framed high-slope roofs, and 50 feet for concrete, steel-framed high-slope roofs.

Sandbox Grill Gets OK On a motion by Wootten, the board unanimously approved the commercial site plan, building elevations, and colors for the proposed Sandbox Grill, contingent upon the approval of the stormwater management plan by the town’s consulting engineer. The establishment will operate primarily as a take-out food service with seven outdoor seats for patrons located at 129 Bogue Inlet Drive (near the entrance to Bogue Inlet Pier) in an existing renovated storage building.

Special Presentations Mayor Art Schools proudly presented certificates of appreciation and esteem to Chief Bill Hargett and Lt. Jeff Waters, recognizing their many years of dedicated service to the town. Both men are the two longest serving employees in the history of Emerald Isle, with 30 years for Hargett and 25 years for Waters on the police department.

Vacancy Board of Adjustments Mayor Pro Tem Floyd Messer made motion to reappoint James Normile to a term as second alternate member of the board of adjustment that expires in May 2012. Motion passed unanimously.

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B U L L E T I N Board May 2010 Meetings (area code 252) Atlantic Beach

4 AB Planning Board, usually 1st Tues., 6pm, call 7262121, Town Hall Mtg. Room.

17 AB Town Council, 3rd Mon., 6pm, Town Hall Mtg. Room.

24 AB Board of Adjustment, 7pm, Town Hall Mtg. Room.

Emerald Isle

3 EI Garden Club, usually 1st Monday of month, visitors welcome, 252-354-5537.

5 EI Extension & Community Assoc., 1st Wed., 10am, EI Parks & Rec., Vera Gaskins 354-2269.

11 EI Town Board, 2nd Tues., 6pm, Town Board Meeting Room, 7500 Emerald Drive.

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

24 EI Planning Board, 4th Mon., 6pm, Town Board Meeting Room, 7500 Emerald Drive.

Indian Beach

14 Indian Beach Town Board, 2nd Wed., 5pm, Town Hall.

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

PKS Fire/EMS Department, 2nd Mon., 7pm.

PKA, 2nd Mon., 9:30am, Town Hall.

PKS Board of Commissioners, 2nd Tues., 6pm, Town Hall.

PKS Garden Club, 2nd Wed., 9:30am, Town Hall.

PKS Women’s Club Board Meeting, 9am, Town Hall.

PKS PIKSCO, 3rd Tues., 5pm.

PKS Community Appearance Commission, 3rd Wed., 9am.

PKS Women’s Club Regular Meeting, 9:30am; social, 10am, Town Hall.

PKS Planning Board, 4th Tues., 2pm Around the County

4 Carteret County Democratic Party, 1st Tues., 6:30– 8pm, District Court, Beaufort, all Democrats invited to attend, 726-2607, carteretdemocrats.org.

11 Carteret County Republican Party, 2nd Tue., 7pm, District Court, Beaufort, all Republicans welcome to attend, 252-247-5660, carteretcountygop.org.

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

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S TAY I N G Busy MAY 2010 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, Saturday 9am-4pm, closed Sundays. Call 252-354-6350 for more info. Be sure to visit our website at: emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd.

Adult Programs

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

•Art Club: Meets every Wed., 1-3pm at Parks & Recreation.

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

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

•Quilters Group: 3rd Wed. of each month from 1-4pm at town hall. * Athletics (Fun for all ages!) * •Open-Play Basketball: Tue., 6-9pm & Sat., 11am-4pm – age 15 & up.

•Open Indoor Volleyball: Wed., 6-9pm & Thur., 6-9pm.

•Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Fri., 6-7pm, age 11 & up; 7-9pm, ages 12-16.

•Kids’ Court Basketball: Sat., 9-11am, age 16 & under.

•Open-Play Basketball: Sat., 11am-4pm. *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS COST $2 FOR NONMEMBERS*

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The Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation offers step and step-free aerobic classes: • Mon.-Fri. 8am (step) Mon. 9:15am (easy step) • Mon. & Wed. 5:30pm (step/strength/ sculpt) • Step-free: Tue. 9am. • Body Sculpt: Fri. 9:15am • 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 & Thur. at 9am. Gentle Yoga, Fri., 10:30am. $2 members & $7 nonmembers.

•Yoga as Therapy! Taught by medically certified Yoga & Pilates instructors, these classes are designed and instructed by physical therapists & doctors as therapeutic exercise for back, mind & body. Mon., 10:30am, Wed., 9am. $5 members, $10 nonmembers

**Special Events and Information**

May 3, 6-8pm at Community Center (will remain open until all spaces are filled), Summer Day Camp Registration. Summer Day Camp registration opens on Monday, May 3 beginning at 6pm and stays open until all spaces are full. Children do not need to be members of Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation to participate. All sessions are one week in length for a total of 8 weeks of summer day camp. Camp hours are 7:30am to 5:30pm. The fee for each one-week session is $75 per child with additional per diem fees for field trips, etc. A discounted rate is available for families with 3 or more children enrolled in the same session. $25 per session is due at registration to secure your space. Maximum enrollment per session is 25 campers. The Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp Program mission is to provide both entertaining and educating activities for children age 6-12, where activities are facilitated in a safe, fun environment by means that are structured and well supervised. Activities will provide enrichment for the children and the community. Contact Laura Lee Davis, program supervisor at 252-354-6350 or ldavis@emeraldisle-nc.org. Visit emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd weekly for updates, field trip information, and per diem fee information and just for fun!

May 14, Second Friday at 7pm, Friday Free Flicks. Movies are family oriented.

Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252.354.6350 for movie title one week prior to showing.

May 15, 10am-1pm, Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops. Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshops with Linda Phelps will take place at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Preregistration is required, ages 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.

May 15, 9am, 2v2 Beach Volleyball Tournaments. Location: Western Ocean Regional Access, Islander Drive, Emerald Isle. This is an “open gender” series, players must be at least 16 years old. Preregistration is required (no game day registration). Team fee is $55 per team with prize money going 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. FIVB/EI beach rules apply. For registration, payment and general information, contact Brittany Wood at 252.354.6350 or bwood@ emeraldisle-nc.org.

May 20, 5:30-7:30pm, Beach Jive After Five, Performers TBA. 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, sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. 252-354-6350.

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Shorelines

By Greg (Rudi) Rudolph, Shore Protection Mgr.

Terminal Groins – It’s Tied at the End of Regulation FOOTBALL METAPHOR ASIDE, by virtue of Session Law (SL) 2009-479, the North Carolina General Assembly requested the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) to prepare a terminal groin feasibility and advisability report

by April 1. Regulatory rules and statutory law currently forbid the use of any erosion control hard structures along the state’s 325 miles of oceanfront. However in the middle phase of the past decade, a few local governments became interested in terminal groins as a means to retain beach nourishment sand near inlets in an effort to help protect property and infrastructure.

A terminal groin, as hinted immediately above, is essentially a morphing of a jetty and a groin – ideally a terminal groin will impound only enough sand to straighten the shoreline adjacent to an inlet. Any additional sand would move either over, around, or through the groin toward an inlet. A jetty on the other hand is a navigational structure designed to preclude as much sand as possible from shoaling an inlet. And conversely, a groin usually refers to a permeable or impermeable shore perpendicular structure located along the open oceanfront designed to trap sand and extends from the dry sandy beach and into the ocean. Hence the word “terminal” meaning at the end of an island, and “groin” in its traditional function as a sand trap.

In the 2007 General Assembly biennial long session, terminal groin legislation was introduced and passed in the senate but never was considered by the house in either the 2007 long or 2008 short session. Terminal groin legislation was again introduced in the General Assembly’s 2009 long session; and again passed the senate but stalled in the house.

However SL 2009-479 was passed as a substitution, and mandated a technical study that would consequently support recommendations in what was termed as a “feasibility and advisability report.”

The CRC’s recommendations are a big deal – hard structures have been a big “no no” in the state for over a quarter of a century and with a favorable decision by the CRC supporting terminal groins, the General Assembly would be hard pressed to go against that recommendation.

Conversely, a CRC recommendation strongly affirming the state’s practical “ban” on hard structures would almost certainly mean a rapid demise in the terminal groin push.

With a $300,000 report in hand and after well over 10 meetings of one kind or another, the CRC developed a recommendation with the chairman aiming to achieve consensus. In an 8-5 vote, the following recommendation was adopted: “The General Assembly directed the CRC to conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of the use of terminal groins as an erosion control device. The study determined that terminal groins, in combination with

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beach nourishment, can be effective at controlling erosion at the end of barrier islands. The individuality of inlets necessitates site specific analysis. The study findings were mixed regarding the effects of terminal groins on wildlife habitat and marine resources. If it is the desire of the General Assembly to lift some of the limitations specific to terminal groins, due to the individual nature of inlets, the following factors must be effectively met:” The factors mentioned in the recommendation are too verbose if quoted directly for this article but pertains to third party reviews, adjacent property owner notification, post construction monitoring, financial assurances to remove the terminal groin if it fails to perform as designed, etc. There were a total of eight factors that can be reviewed at dcm2.enr.state.nc.us/News/2010%20Releases/CRCtgrecs.

In keeping with the spirit of our football metaphors, the entire terminal groin game continues to be played between the 40-yard lines. The CRC nor the NC Division of Coastal Management wanted any part of terminal groins in the mid-2000s and in effect forced the gridiron kickoff to the General Assembly back in 2007. The General Assembly punted the terminal groin pigskin to the CRC by virtue of SL 2009-479, and the CRC has now politely return punted the ball back to the General Assembly.

Going back into the huddle, the General Assembly has no clear guidance because there is no statement to the effect of EITHER; (1) keep the ban in place, OR (2) allow terminal groins. The ban remains in effect and the General Assembly can change the statutory law if they want to. That’s the exact same game situation as it was yesterday, the day before, the week before, the year before, etc.

In the often blurred line between politics and philosophy, both opponents and proponents of terminal groins can claim small victories and momentum as we go into overtime. Opponents can point to the inconclusive nature and uncertainties of the report as simply not providing a compelling reason to change the current policy. On the other side of the coin, proponents can take the CRC’s official recognition that terminal groins can be effective at controlling erosion at the end of barrier islands as a springboard to keep lobbying the General Assembly for a permitting mechanism to allow terminal groins.

The General Assembly officially convenes on May 12 for the short session – they could re-consider S832 that is still active from the 2009 long session (i.e., it made crossover), could develop an entirely new bill, or effectively go into another overtime period and start from scratch next year when a new biennial long and short session convenes. Stay tuned!

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Something Fishy Going on Here

By Julie Powers, NC Aquarium Public Relations

GET YOUR REELS and creels ready for spring fishing. If you need a few basics or want to specialize, the aquarium can help.

The weekly Fishing Fanatics short course on surf fishing begins May 4 and repeats every Tuesday throughout the summer at 10am.

Expert anglers take you to the beach for hands-on instruction in equipment, bait and other essentials to get you started. These three-hour sessions are appropriate for ages 10 and up for $20 per person – be sure to register in advance.

Ashley Williams shares his experience with combining fishing and kayaking in a fishing clinic at the aquarium on May 1. Chesson O’Briant leads a seminar on kite fishing at the aquarium May 22. These Saturday afternoon sessions are both from 1:30-3:30pm in Soundside Hall, free with admission and do not require registration.

Have Your Boarding Passes Ready The aquarium takes its conservation message to new heights this summer. The daily program, “Winging it: Birds in Flight,” takes off Memorial Day weekend.

Hawks, owls, pelicans and other native North Carolina raptors and water birds soar overhead in Big Rock Theater, responding to cues from the aquarium “flight crew.” The featured bird species are found in various parts of the state, and most travel long distances according to the seasons.

Showcasing migratory birds emphasizes the connections among wide-ranging habitats – and the necessity for comprehensive conservation.

Some of the birds in the program have permanent injuries that prevent their release back into the wild.

Others were bred in captivity or were obtained from other zoos and aquariums.

Like all the aquarium’s activities, the birds also promise family-friendly entertainment.

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The 45-minute program begins at 11:30am daily. Tickets are $4 per person in addition to aquarium admission and seating is limited. Tickets are sold at the admissions window the day of the show only; no advance sales or reservations.

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• The aquarium is open the usual hours, 9am-5pm, on Memorial Day weekend, including Monday, May 30. The summer calendar of programs free with admission gear up this week. The lineup includes animal encounters, aquarium jeopardy and “Critter Kitchen,” as well as daily dive presentations, animal feedings and live animal programs.

• For outdoor adventures, sign up for surfing, crabbing and clamming, fishing, kayaking, nighttime beach treks and island explorations.

Or dodge the thunderstorm and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour, mealtime with the animals or nature crafts. These programs require advance registration and additional fees – see the website for more.

• World Oceans Day on June 8 celebrates sea life and shares in the 50th anniversary celebration of the famous Dr. Seuss book, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. The aquarium joins the party with fun activities all day, free with admission.

• Family Nights return every other Thursday again this summer, beginning June 17 through Aug. 12. The aquarium extends its hours until 8pm for these evening events. Themed activities vary for each night and begin at 4pm; ticket sales end at 7pm. Activities are free with admission or membership.

Themes and dates for 2010 are: June 17 Pirates July 1 North Carolina Culture July 15 Slime, Scales and Salamander Tails (Amphibians and Reptiles) July 29 Sharks!

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McNeill and Associates to Douglas and Audry Simpson, Lot 24, Quailwood Village, $225,000.

Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during March 2010.*

Harold and Karen Shipp to Bobby Ray and Betty Lou Smith, Lot 8, Block T, Cape Carteret, $238,000.

Atlantic Beach David and Myra Bradley to Walter Crayton, Part of Lots 1, 2 & 3, Money Island Beach, $159,000.

Antoinette Coates to Edward Daehnke, Margaret Hill, Linda McKeddie and Dorothy Custer, Unit 1003, Courtyard East, $124,000.

Cape Carteret Charles and Dawn Rock to James Guthrie, Lot 17, Sec 2, White Oak Bluff, $70,000.

Linda and Mikel Huber to Larry and April Hildreth, Lot 20, Sec 2A, Star Hill North, $250,000.

Jason and Michelle Hayes to Chantel Campbell, Unit 229, A Place at the Beach, $206,500.

Debra Wainwright to Mary and Francis Kerr, Lot 7, Blk D, Glendale Subdivision, $153,000.

Tony McNeill to Michael and Mary Penuel, Lots 82 & 83, Sec C, Hadnot Creek West, $87,000.

Robert McCullough and Brooke Berrier to Gregory and Heidi Swarthout, Lot 116, Star Hill North, SII-B, $255,000.

Williams Investment Properties, LLC to John and Ann Elizabeth Marucheck, Unit 9, Building J, Southwinds, $210,000.

Robert Maas and Jane Perlov to William and Danett Flynn, Lot 31, Stanton Landing Subdivision, $185,000.

Bluewater Associates to Philip and Cynthia Eilertson, Lot 27, Bluewater Cove, $110,000.

First Choice Properties to Robert and Jennifer Merhige, Lot 48, Sec IIB, Star Hill North, $270,000.

Dewey Daves to William Clodfelter, Unit 316, Dunescape Villas, $425,000.

Brian and Amy Hartzell to Carrie Brooke Jenkins, Lot 40, Eastman Creek Landing, $299,000.

McNeill and Associates to Carol Hardison, Lot 30, Silver Creek Townhomes, $140,000.

Diana and John Born to James Collins, Lot 45, Star Hill, $305,000.

Baybrook Builders to Jerry and Darlene Waller, Lot 1, Coral Bay Subdivision, $515,000.

Beaufort Terry and Debora Wood to Aaron Penny, Janie Kight and Terri Mace, Lot 4, Phase IV, Bell Creek, $25,000.

Carolyn Payne to Terri Ann Mace, Lot 6, Blk D, Bell Creek, $60,000.

Ronald and Sandra Grotheer to Gregory Ireland, Lot 12, Ocean View Subdivision, and “Water Lot� south of Lot 12, $750,000.

Hugh and Nan Cullman to Trent and Wes Ragland, Part of Lot 12 and all of Lot 124, New Town, $1,400,000.

Bettie Melvin Ray Sugg Estate to Daniel and Mary Ferrell, Highway 70, $62,500.

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MW Custom Homes to Kurtis and Ashley Susen, Lot 10 Bogue Bluff Subdivision, $212,000.

Cedar Point Marsh Harbour Partners to Erin and Sean Millush, Lot 52, Marsh Harbour, $50,000.

Tony McNeill Homes, Inc. to Danny and Amanda Lewis, Lot 14, Coldwater Creek, $215,000.

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P R O P E R T Y Watch (cont. from page 38) Deanhardt & Davis, Inc. to P&G Construction Co., Inc., Lot 50, Marsh Harbour, $62,500.

Deanhardt & Davis, Inc. to P&G Construction Co., Inc., Lot 2, Marsh Harbour, $72,500.

Marsh Harbour Partners to Bogue Sound Builders, Inc., Lot 51, Marsh Harbour, 63,000.

Deanhardt & Davis, Inc. to Bogue Sound Builders, Inc., Lot 4, Marsh Harbour, $73,000.

Jack and Mary Jackson to Karen Redfern and Joye Thomas, Lot 6, Buds Retreat, $225,000.

Gore Family Land Trust to John and Melissa Kelley, Lot 27, Crystal Shores, $375,000.

Davis Bank of New York Mellon to Oliver Block and Marsha Hill, 141 Murphy Road, $142,000.

Emerald Isle H. Stafford and Margaret Gray to Joseph Woodruff, Unit 102, Bldg G, Pebble Beach, $169,000.

Lona Barnes to Lois Estella, Lot 7, Block H, Archers Point, $204,500.

John and Paulette McLeod to Phillip and Frances Stith, Lot 12, Sec E, Ocean Oaks, $330,000.

Thomas and Vickie Kellum to John and Tara Dyer, Lot 23, Sec 2, Archers Point, $333,000.

Dorothy Worman to Lean and Lindsay Sylvester, Lot 31, Archers Point, $607,500.

Albert and Jane Naftel to Michael and Kay Harrell, Lot 30, Sec 2, Island Shore, $655,000.

BP2, Inc. to Ehab Sargious and Nivine Sedra, Lot 2, Block 20, Emerald Isle, $1,475,000.

Robert and Carol Vaughn to Elmer and Elizabeth Douglas, Lot 25, Block 17, Emerald Isle, $390,000.

Harkers Island Kenneth and Amy Bell to Michael and Laureen Brown, 142 Fulford Drive, $67,500.

Jabco, LLC to What, LLC, Lot 22, Block 8, Emerald Isle by the Sea, $432,000.

Citibank as trustee to Wallace and Louise Bennett, 345 Island Road, $180,000.

Michael Ritchie, John and Diane Ritchie and Jerry and Susan Pinch to Edward and Cecilia Brown, Lot 52, Wyndtree Subdivision, $499,000.

Indian Beach Wall Rentals, Inc. to Now is the Future, LLC, Unit 301 Bldg R, The Ocean Club, $340,000.

Eduardo Granisci to Mark and Carla Marshburn, Lot 13, Blk D, Shell Cove, $510,000.

Indian Beach Acquisition, LLC to Randall Nelson, Unit K-4, Grand Villas at the Preserve Condominiums, $1,130,000.

Mark and Laura McGee to PBMK Properties, LLC, West Unit of Dolphin Watch Condominium, $550,000.

Stephan and Erika Harlacher to Eugene and Marilyn Kennedy, Lot 28, Blk 43, Sec E, Deer Horn Dunes, $560,000.

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G.A. Jones Investments, LLC to William and Beth Henderson, Lot 24, Block F, Sec 4, North Morehead Subdivision, $118,000.

HSBC Bank USA to Christopher and Kara Stuart, 2906 Mandy Lane, $120,000.

Jonathan and Jamie Swanson to Grayson Russell and Harold Russell, Lot 14, Block 107, Morehead City, $175,000.

Hana Chaanine to Raymond and Kristi Mroch, Lot 15, Block F, Sec II, Mandy Farms, $182,000.

MGM, Inc. to Gregory Nelson, Lot 167B, Country Club Run Townhouses, $210,000.

Michael Grow to Judson and Michelle Riordon, Lot 36, Cambridge Downs Subdivision, $241,000.

MGM, Inc. to Debbie McLean, Lot 153, Country Club Run, $256,000.

Marshallberg Douglas Morris to William and Pamela Morris, Lots 3 and 4, Lookout Heights Subdivision, $35,000.

Morehead City Donna Turner to Sara Pritchard, Lot 4, B-126, $97,500.

George Atkinson to Cathryn and David Wood, Lot 4, Pine Bluffs, Brandywine Bay, $269,000.

Narron Real Estate Holdings, Inc. to Scott Holbert, Lot 14, Audubon Pointe, $285,000.

James and Ann Royce to Kurt and Meredith Keyes, Lot 1, Square 51, $314,000.

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Daisy Best to Anthony and Elizabeth Lanzone, Unit 36, Mariners Point Condos, $335,000.

Hadnot Farm Investments, LLC, to First Choice Properties, Lot 55, Sec 2C, Star Hill North, $62,500.

Bernadette Poinsot to Gil and Sabrina Trimble, Lot 42, White Sands Subdivision, $152,000.

Jerry Gower Construction Co. to Eric Valera, Lot 1, Lemar Subdivision, $368,500.

John Davis to Carolyn Harris and Victor Buskirk, Lots 2 & 3, Block P, Mitchell Village, $378,500.

RT & JD Properties to Christopher and Dianna Dixon, Lot 4A, Wesley Acres, $69,000.

Jackie and Shyrell Gaskins to Kyle and Carol Brennan, Lot 2, James E Waddell Tract, $160,000.

SunTrust Bank to Joseph and Frances Creech, 185 Live Oak Road, $465,000.

Linda Pittman to Seth and Kathryn Lucas, Lot 216, Blair Farms, Sec 2, $425,000.

Brian and Beverly Rains to Kenneth and Sharon Banks, Lot 322, Cannonsgate, $95,000.

Larry and Janice Poper to John and Rosanna McDonald, Lot 22, Daisy Koonce Heirs, $575,000.

Shores Development to Jeanette Gallaher, Unit B32, The Shores at Spooners Creek Marina, $555,000.

Mack Edwards to Marion Cunningham, Lot 1, Beverly Robbins Division, $98,000.

Debra and Johnny Peterson, Lizbeth Bozeman, Polly and Patrick Brown and Mimi O’Brien to Wendy and Joseph Mann, Lot Lake A & EC Railroad, $165,000.

Newport Inland Properties Group, LLC to Edwin N Holt General Contractor, Inc., Lot 23 Morada Bay, $35,000.

Gerald and Linda Bright to Gerald and Tazma Bright, Lot 1, Block J, River Woods Subdivision, $105,000.

Vernon and Patricia Gray to Bernard and Teresa Mayse, Lot 58, Paradise East, $35,000.

Vernon and Patricia Gray to Rubylene Lambert, Lot 210, Paradise East, $38,000.

Inland Properties Group, LLC to MW Custom Homes, Lot 12, Morada Bay, $40,000.

SunTrust Bank to Keith and Michelle Fitzsimmons, Lot 233, Cannonsgate, $50,000.

L.A. and Margaret Fredeen to James and Amy Stallings, Lot 3, Phase 3, Cedar Key Subdivision, $57,500.

Inland Properties Group, LLC to McNeill and Associates, Lot 7, Phase I, and Lots 14 & 15, Phase II, Morada Bay, $105,000.

John and Joanne Neuman to Josh Carraway, Roberts Road, $115,000.

Ronnie and Doris Eason to Charles and Leah Gordon, Space 114, Goose Creek Landing, $125,000.

David and Cheryl Livesay to William Araguz, Lot 74, Sec 3, White Sands, $132,000.

Timothy and Emily McLaurin to Craig and Elizabeth Hoffman, Lot 40, Sandridge 3-A, $151,000.

Theodore and Bonnie Thompson to Leslie and Amanda Daniels, Space 165, Goose Creek Landing, $170,000.

David and Robin McMillan to Jeffrey Gloe, Lot 23, Cherry Ridge, $217,000.

Donald and Cheryl McFerren to Thomas and Ann Denning, Lot 27, Somerset Plantation, $280,000.

Dee L. Lewis to Chance and Marian Tucker, Lot 32, Somerset Plantation, $292,000.

Timothy Radford to Teresa Purcell, two tracts, $300,000.

Pine Knoll Shores Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance, Inc. to Charles and Nancy Smith, Lot 8, Block SS, Section V, $250,000.

Linda and Arnold Amante and Janice and Joseph Dimartino and Carol and Al Waring to Shirley Sherrod Bryan, Unit 206, Lagoon Lane, McGinnis Point, $335,000.

Marvin and Carolyn Daniel to Bonnie Everette, 211 Beachwalk, $487,000.

Swansboro Beneficial Mortgage Co. to Beth Wynne, 102 Star Fish Lane, $71,500.

* Publisher’s Note: This data is provided as public information available to all county residents. Island Review accepts no liability for errors or omissions and has endeavored to be as accurate as possible. Price given indicates the number of tax stamps purchased at deed filing (representing $2 for $1000 of sales price, in $500 increments) and as such, may not exactly reflect the true purchase price.

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

T O W N Meeting Water Report Recommends New Wells IF ATLANTIC BEACH wants to increase its drinking water supply, the town should drill a new well or wells on sites that host existing wells, not try to rehabilitate those old wells.

That was the word the town council received from consultant Dr. Richard Spruill, of Groundwater Management Associates Inc., during its meeting Monday, March 15, in the assembly room behind town hall. Dr. Spruill said that his research indicated that at least some of the town’s six existing wells now pump only about 50 percent as much water as they did when they were new, largely because screens on the well pipes have become clogged by sand. In some cases those screens can be cleaned, but he said that in Atlantic Beach’s case, that would not be money well spent because the screens would be too difficult.

The good news, Dr. Spruill said, is that it appears the town could drill new wells into the Castle Hayne Aquifer with little danger of salt water intrusion. A new well, he said, should be able to pump about 1 million gallons per day, and two wells could double that. The geologist also told the council that additional wells should not result in significant lowering of the water table, a problem that has plagued areas to the west.

Atlantic Beach currently needs about 2 million gallons of water a day at peak use, on July 4th weekend, but that dips to about 300,000 gallons per day during low-use periods in mid-winter, when few if any tourists are in town. The town would like to have the ability to pump 4 to 5 million gallons per day to meet or exceed future needs.

Dr. Spruill also recommended that the town try to cut back on the amount of time it uses each of its wells each day, as a further safeguard against salt water intrusion. Finally, he suggested strongly that the town pursue federal grant money to help pay for additional wells.

The council made no decisions during the meeting, but Mayor Trace Cooper said Public Services Department Director Marc Schulze should begin trying to identify potential wells sites for council consideration in the future.

Tent Campground Rezoning Gets Nod The council voted 5-0, on second reading, to approve a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendment to allow tent campgrounds as a conditional use in the resort services (RS) zoning district.

Last month, the panel had tentatively approved the amendment by a 3-2 vote, but a second reading was needed because ordinances of this type must be approved by at least a 4-1 majority on first reading.

The UDO amendment was requested by Tony Malouff, owner of Tony’s Surf Shop. He said he has about an acre of land behind his shop, and thought a tent campground could offer visitors a new and less expensive alternative to the traditional beach vacation.

In the February meeting, Councilman Eddie Briley expressed concern about the aesthetics. Although he said he was confident Malouff could provide a good, high-quality campground on his tract, the councilman was worried that a similar facility elsewhere could result in a “tent city” appearance. He was joined in the minority vote during that meeting by Mayor Pro Tem Harry Archer.

This time around, Archer said he was convinced – after reading the restrictions the planning board and planning department staff had placed on tent campground development – that the amendment would not cause harm. Briley agreed and switched his vote, too.

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Malouff, who was at the meeting, can now file a specific proposal, which would be reviewed by a staff technical review committee, then by the planning board. The board of adjustment makes the final decision on conditional-use permit requests.

Beach Grill Ban Delayed The council tabled a public safety ordinance amendment to prohibit the use of charcoal grills and other openflame cooking devices on the beach.

At the panel’s request, town Fire Chief Adam Snyder had drafted the proposal, and there was some sentiment to adopt it during the meeting. But Mayor Cooper said he was concerned that some of the language was not precise enough to avoid confusion and requested the delay until April 19.

The change, which the council has discussed several times, got new impetus in recent months because of an incident last summer in which a child suffered serious burns after stepping on hot embers on the beach.

The council approved a $1-per-year lease between the town and Fred Bunn and his company, FMB, LLC, for town use of two tracts, including the old Pavilion property, on the amusement circle.

The lease will allow the town to use the tracts for parking and to host community events. During the council comments section of the agenda, Archer said the parks and recreation committee has been meeting and should soon be able to announce nearfuture activities on the leased land.

The council set April 19 as the date for a public hearing on proposals to amend stormwater management rules in the UDO. Among the proposals is an increase, from 1½ to 2 inches per storm event, in the amount of rainfall a development would have to retain on site. In addition, large redevelopment projects and new developments would have to have stormwater retention systems approved by an engineer.

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M AY O R ’ S Notes Family Fun on the Beach THE TOWN COUNCIL, staff and I have Mayor Trace Cooper been busy this spring. We have all been working hard to fulfill our promise to have some family-oriented entertainment on the ground for this summer. Following is a summary of three of the programs we have set up, but there is more on the way.

• Junior Lifeguard Program. Our fire chief, Adam Snyder, has set up this great program in conjunction with his Ocean Rescue team. There will be two sessions this summer (June 1418 for ages 9-12 and July 12-16 for ages 13-17). The program will consist of recreation activities such as ocean swimming, paddling and beach volleyball. There will also be safety and lifesaving skill training including CPR instruction and certification. An educational portion of the program will cover marine biology, oceanography and community recourses. The program is free, but each session is limited to 20 students who are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. To receive a registration application, call Chief Adam Snyder at 252-7267361.

• Beach Volleyball League. The town is constructing three tournament-class beach volleyball courts at the boardwalk that will be available for free play and pick-up games during most days. In addition, we are excited to partner with the Carteret

County Parks and Recreation Department to host a beach volleyball league on these courts. For more information on the league contact the Carteret County Parks and Recreation department at 252-808-3301.

• Sand Soccer League. Sand soccer is quickly gaining popularity in beach towns all over the world. The game is played on a field that is smaller than a traditional soccer pitch and with only five players. It’s a faster paced, high-scoring game that has been a huge success with soccer players of all ages and skill levels. We are planning on a few different divisions for youth and adults alike. For more information visit ncsandsoccer.com.

As I mentioned, we are working on other activities as well.

We are planning weekly outdoor movies, weekly live music and a weekly farmer’s market all at the Boardwalk. In addition, we are working with private amusement companies and private landowners to bring some rides or other amusements back to town. To keep up-to-date with what we are scheduling please visit the town’s website at atlanticbeach-nc.com or follow us at our official Facebook page at facebook.com/atlanticbeachnc.

Finally, our Parks and Recreation Committee under the leadership of Councilman Harry Archer has begun work on creating the first phase of a town park at the Cyprus Bay Plaza across from Atlantic Station. Our first improvements on this site should be installed before Memorial Day. We will then begin the masterplan for a large multi-faced municipal park in Atlantic Beach.

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T O W N Meeting Getting from Here to There ROBERT WILL OF Eastern Carolina Council, a member of the Down East Rural Transportation Planning Organization, was on hand Tuesday, April 13, to ask the Pine Knoll Shores Board of Commissioners and its constituents for input on the Comprehensive Transportation Plan being developed for the county.

Requested by the NC Dept. of Transportation, the multimodal plan will examine all areas of transportation, including highways, public transportation and rail, bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways taking into consideration the anticipated future need.

Will said the steering committee is reaching out to the different municipalities to find out what their transportation needs will be. The total timeframe of the project is about 12 months, Will said, and the process began in late January. One of the first steps toward creating a plan is garnering as much input as possible.

“Getting in touch with the municipalities is important. We need their perspective on what the future transportation needs for their area of the county may be,” said Will. “Or it can go the other way … they can tell us what they don’t want.”

What does this mean for Pine Knoll Shores? What it doesn’t mean is financial obligation of any kind. Most of the heavy lifting, traffic studies, roadway capacities and the like, will be handled by DOT, Will said. So none of the work involved in the completion of the project will rest on the shoulders of town staff. It does mean, however, that financial doors may open to grants and funding that may otherwise not be available if a plan isn’t in place.

There will be plenty of time for the public to air their opinion, Will assures, as the process continues.

Water Rates Under Scrutiny Town Manager Brian Kramer has no immediate plans to change the water rates, he said cautiously as he opened and closed his report on a water rate study – making sure residents knew there was no cause for alarm.

But with a steep shopping list of capital needs, the beach town’s manager is concerned. After more than two years of managing the department, he said he has a better picture of the system’s needs.

“We have a fairly considerable capital expense issue,” Kramer said. “So we need to look very carefully at this.”

According to the board, the town’s water department is set up to act as a stand-alone company without any assistance from the town’s tax revenue. Unfortunately, said Mayor Ken Jones, the town finds itself with a 40-year-old company that “nobody did anything to.”

Initial figures from a USDA software program project the town should be colleting a base rate of $19.62, almost double the $10.10 base rate used today. In addition, it suggests a cost of $4.63 per 1,000 gallons of water instead of the $3.03 rate now in place.

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Again, Kramer reminded the 15 or so audience members, there is no immediate plan to change rates.

Rolling Along Sixty-five or 90 gallon roll-out trash cans may be the wave of the future for Pine Knoll Shores. The topic first surfaced in March, with commissioners concerned about trash cans not being adequately secured and being left on the roadway for more than 24 hours after trash was picked up.

Kramer said that the summer of 2010 will be a test to see if the trash situation can be controlled a little better through more active enforcement. Kramer said he can and will direct staff to begin warning and citing residents this summer. Many members of the staff, including those in public works, can write a civil violation toting a fine of up to $100. In addition, the town is looking at the placement of a second dumpster somewhere within the town’s limits.

If mitigation does not work, the town manager said, he will explore the options available when it comes time to renegotiate trash service next year. Pine Knoll Shores is the only town on the beach that does not require roll-out cans. Residents were encouraged to speak to commissioners if they have any questions or concerns.

Anderson in Line for Lead Role Finance officer, Julie Anderson, was named acting town manager – but don’t be worried about Brian Kramer, he has no plans of going anywhere, anytime soon. The town manager felt it was important, however, to have someone in place who could take over his role in an emergency.

“I think the whole point is if something happens to the town manager overnight we want to know at 8am we have someone filling that role,” Kramer told the board.

The board voted unanimously to put that responsibility on Anderson, at least for the next six months. During that period, they will create an appropriate policy for the stand-in position.

A Defining Moment The town board voted to approve its new vision and mission statements, outlaying their responsibility to the town, its residents and its visitors. They are as follows: Vision Statement: Our vision is to provide a quality environment in which our citizens are safe and secure, where individual talents flourish and everyone enjoys the natural resources of our area.

Mission Statement: It is the mission of the town of Pine Knoll Shores to: • Provide concerted and friendly means of promoting health, safety and social well-being.

• Develop and implement plans for the continuous improvement of the town; and • Encourage the participation of residents in service to the town and community.

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M AY O R ’ S Notes What is ‘Community?’

BY DEFINITION a community is “a group having interests in common.”

We certainly have a community in Pine Knoll Shores, and nowhere is that more evident than with the Garden Club. In the past month they had a birdhouse building contest called, “This One’s for the Birds.”

They hosted a whole weekend and then on March 19 they held an Arbor Day tree planting in memory Mayor Ken Jones of founding member Martha Flynn. Yes, this is the very same group of citizens that keeps our town looking so good at the entryways and town hall. They are back at it!

The first ever “Tree City Fair” is being held Saturday, April 24 from 3-9pm on the town hall grounds. One of the causes for celebration is this is the 10th year Pine Knoll Shores has been designated a Tree City by the National Arbor Day Foundation.

The purpose is for us to have the opportunity to come together as a “community” and have the opportunity to meet our neighbors and know more about what happens in our town.

The event is actually cosponsored by our very own Community Appearance Commission (CAC) that helps protect our trees and environment. Most town boards, clubs and homeowners’

associations will be represented by having an information table. There will be some free trees from your CAC, live music, food, games and as I understand, a dunking booth for those in elected office. (Oh no!)

Once again, come out and be a part of our great community!

Coming in June is another event that has grown very rapidly over the last two years – the 3RD annual Kayak for the Warriors race. This community event set for 10am on Saturday, June 12 at Garner Park, is a fundraiser for the Hope for the Warriors Foundation. Money raised goes to ensure wounded sailors, marines, airmen, and soldiers get help meeting their needs, especially the severely injured.

Don’t be put off by the word “race.” This is a 3.2-mile kayak and paddle board trek through Pine Knoll Shores’ finest canals.

Registration can be done at town hall, Bogue Banks Public Library or online at kayakforthewarriors.org. You can race and try to finish first, but all kayakers are winners because it’s fun and benefits a great cause.

I recommend this even for a novice – I can’t recommend what I haven’t done! My very first time ever in a kayak was for this event and it was a great time paddling through the canals and waters of Pine Knoll Shores. Come out to watch or volunteer to help, this is a very worthwhile event and a lot of fun for all. See you there!

Thank you to the staff and volunteers that work to make this the community of “One Team, One Town, One Pine Knoll Shores!”

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C L U B News Dolls Appraised at Women’s Club The Pine Knoll Shores Women’s Club met on March 26, at town hall. President Linda Strader welcomed 31 members in attendance and two guests, PKS resident Phyllis Thomas and Chris Beckham, a visitor from Germany. Cherie Range, Karen Zaenker and Evelyn O’Neill prepared refreshments served on a table decorated with Easter chicks and flowers.

Judy George evaluates members’ dolls

Vice president Barbara Bagby introduced guest speaker, Judy George, who spoke on the value, care, repair, restoration and storage of antique dolls. She works out of her home in New Bern at Judy’s Doll Shop and Doll Hospital. She began her work by studying doll making and then teaching the process. She had on display dolls made of bisque, porcelain, kid, celluloid, cardboard and hard plastic.

At the meeting she evaluated members’ dolls not only for dollar value, but also sentimental value. In determining a doll’s value, Judy stressed that the book price value is only for dolls in perfect shape. Older dolls have high value, but their condition is very important. Ideal conditions for storage is in a glass case kept out of the sun, cellar or attic and placed on a doll stand. Some of the older dolls displayed were in need of repair to increase their worth.

Members’ dolls valued from $25-$900. Two with the highest values were made in the late 1800s in Germany and France.

Although Judy no longer teaches doll making, she does make dollhouse dolls along with her repair work.

Reporting on Famous Women, member Pauly Brown discussed Ida Minerva Tarbell (1857-1944). She was an author and journalist who is known as a leading muckraker, one who seeks out and exposes scandals. Her investigative journalism fueled public attacks on Standard Oil and trusts in general. Ida also wrote biographies of famous people, including Abraham Lincoln. She was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame and has a commemorative US stamp.

Meeting discussion involved the upcoming Tree City Fair on April 24 where the club will participate by selling barbeque sandwiches and desserts. Arts and culture chair, Marian Kutzer, noted in her list of upcoming community activities that PKS resident Ted Goetzinger will exhibit his fused glass in our library in April.

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in Pine Knoll Shores are welcome to attend meetings and join the club.

Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club When a few members of the Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club attended the News and Observer’s Birdhouse Competition at JW Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh last year, a seed was sown for having the Garden Club sponsor a similar event in our town. And so “This One’s for the Birds” became a reality and residents were treated to a weekend of fun and creativity at the first birdhouse competition held March 5-7 at town hall.

Twenty-four entries were submitted during the day on Friday.

Judges for the event were Ed Dombrofski (NC Birding Trail), Paula LaBelle (Wood Artists Gallery), Paul Pylko (resident) and alternate Pam Hanson (Beach Book Mart).

Following the evening judging, a reception was hosted by the Garden Club’s birdhouse committee for judges, sponsors and town officials.

Sponsors providing gifts for the winning entries include Ace Hardware, Beach Book Mart, Carolina Home and Garden, Jack Dudley, Ernie’s Gift World, Kites Unlimited and Bird Congratulations go to the Stuff, White Swan and following winners: several anonymous donors.

Many thanks for their People’s Choice: generosity!

Rich Belanger (Yamabird Engine) More than 125 visitors attended the exhibit Adults: 1st – Walter Zaenker – most coming to vote (Feng Shui) 2nd – JoAnn Shallcross for their favorite. Along (Lichen House) with the many Pine Knoll 3rd – Donna Belanger Shores residents, visitors came from Emerald Isle, Teens: 1st – Britni Cross Newport, Swansboro, 2nd – Haley Moccia Morehead City and New Jersey.

Children 9-12: 1st – Carson Powell 2nd – Sierra Pasch The birdhouse committee was chaired Children 4-8: 1st – Clara Freeman

by JoAnn Shallcross, 2nd – Ren Powell co-chaired by Virginia 3rd – Andrew Averette Stambaugh and assisted

by Helvi Larson, Donna Children 1-3: 1st – Dane Freeman Belanger, Karen Zaenker, Kay Howe and Sheryl Woodbury. It was a successful team effort and plans are already underway for a second competition next March. With so many creative residents in our town, we anticipate an even bigger event next year.

The May meeting of the Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club will be held on the 12th at town hall and the business meeting will start promptly at 9:30am. The club will tour the Beaufort Historical Association’s herb garden at 11am. Members will carpool to Beaufort and hostesses will provide a “snack pack” to be eaten on the way.

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calyp so co t ta ge Entering its fourth season in Beaufort, Calypso Cottage defines its own unique take on refined coastal living to the acclaim of customers in North Carolina and the southeast. The 2010 spring-summer collection of clothing, jewelry, accessories and home accents continues the tradition with a sophisticated mix of warm weather essentials. A little bit New England, with a dash of the Hamptons, Palm Beach and St. Barth’s leaves customers clamoring for more of the Calypso Cottage look! This season look for stylish, hand embroidered tunics and beachwear from Tunic Love, more tunics and dresses from Gretchen Scott, as well as great raffia totes, beach hats and ethnic jewelry to add a dash of color and fun. All at the terrific prices Calypso Cottage is known for!

The owner, Stacie, has introduced her 2010 Winslow Jewelry to the store and enjoys bringing her designs to a broader audience with trunk shows throughout the South and the New England states. Look for bezel-set turquoise, coral and motherof-pearl earrings, long layering necklaces and delicate gemstone bracelets perfect for stacking. An exclusive collection of Italian gold Replica jewelry rounds out the mix. Be sure to stop in the yellow cottages just over the bridge in Beaufort for your ultimate spring-summer looks. Open daily, call 252-728-4299 or visit 324 Orange St., Beaufort.

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s a n d i’ s b e a c hw ear Sandi’s Beachwear is celebrating spring and looking forward to summer with cool colors and fabulous fabrics. You’ll find the most popular swimwear brands on the market at Sandi’s of Atlantic Beach, including Caribbean Joe, Tara Grinna, Sunsets, Miracle Suite, Roxanne, Sea Waves, Gottex, Tommy Bahama, Ralph Lauren, Lablanca, Anne Cole, Trina Turk and more.

Sandi’s Beachwear notes their great summer styles include separates, tankinis, one-pieces, skirtinis, bikinis and monokinis. Plus, you’ll find sportswear by Ann Trinity, sun dresses

by Tommy Bahama, Capri jeans by French Dressing, casual dresses by Tracy Negoshian and no-wrinkle Foxcroft shirts.

Tara Grinna creates styles to flatter every figure from one-piece tank suits and maillots to tankinis, bandinis and other two-piece suits with a variety of tops and bottoms. All swimsuits are made of the finest European fabrics and linings are buttery soft for added comfort. Whether you’re in need of separates or one-pieces, Tara Grinna swimwear has fitting solutions. From size 4 to 24, Sandi’s is your place to shop for spring and summer fashions. Go shopping: Sandi’s Beachwear, 417 West Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, 252-726-4812.

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A Must Vi si t S to r e From elegant to casual wear the Lighthouse Boutique has what’s new for spring and summer in ladies fashions. Come see the beautiful colors of the season as apparel arrives daily. We specialize in top designers, including City Girl, Not Your Daughters Jeans, Ann Trinity, Design Option, Picadilly and much more. Offering a wide variety of clothing in sizes from small to 3X, from casual to dressy, there’s something for any and every occasion.

Browse our unique selection of shoes and handbags. Accessorize any outfit with Lighthouse Boutique handmade jewelry, sterling and fashion jewelry.

Gift certificates are also available for that special someone on your list.

Lighthouse Boutique is located at 105 Front St., across from Captain Charlie’s restaurant in Swansboro. Come in and see why Lighthouse Boutique is your onestop shop for special occasions.

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in t he click The area’s newest shoe store, In the Click specializes in fantastically fun shoes and accessories for all ages in the latest styles and colors. Ladies shoes by Jack Rogers, Alegria, Marc Joseph, Unisa, Madeline & Nicole, Daniel Green, Fossil and Eliza B. The store also features handbags galore by your favorite designers, like Baekgaard, Eliza B, Big Buddah, Aliz, Bamboo 54 and Buckhead Betties.

Looking for great shoes for that special little one? In the Click carries toddler sizes by Squeak Me and Squeaker Sneakers. Visit us at 504D Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point or call 252-764-2724.

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s w a n fe a the r s For spring, Swan Feathers has everything a gal could want.

Simply put, Swan Feathers is the place to go for the clothes you’ll love ... for the clothes you’ll reach for time and time again.

Located on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, our boutique offers everything from beachy casual to ultra chic, plus the accessories to match. From the perfect T-shirt you have to own in every color to the silk suit that just takes your breath away, you are sure to find it at Swan Feathers.

New collections in store this spring, including Brighton, Abbie Mags, Jag jeans, and many more, Swan Feathers is a pure celebration of fashion. Visit at 504 Cedar Point Blvd, Swansboro, online at swanfeathers.com or call 252-393-2142.

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This year’s Hobo’s leather purses and wallets are designed in great bright colors that will make you happy just to carry them.

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dee-j’s bout iqu e Dee J’s Boutique is a welcome sight for the winter weary soul. A riot of beautiful spring colors will delight your senses.

Lots of jackets, tops, capris, beach dresses and cover-ups are already in stock, with new shipments arriving daily.

We are also known as the place for the best selection of colorful costume jewelry. Also in stock – beach themed place mats, napkins, pillows, rugs and more.

A fun and friendly place to shop. Come in and check us out next to Lowes Foods in Cape Carteret or call 252-3934470 for more information.

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fr a n’ s be achw e ar A seasonal shopping tradition since 1973, Fran’s Beachwear in Emerald Isle has this year’s Sunflair. 2010 swimwear is simply beautiful, going straight from the runway to the beach.

Renowned for its love affair with colors, Sunflair’s high fashion styles flatter a woman’s body with close attention to fit. The gloriously colorful designs capture admiring eyes all over the world and elevate swim and beachwear from functional to fashionably haute.

Fran’s Beachwear offers casual clothes from Lulu B. and Liz and Jane. Linens and cotton fabrics with whimsical embroideries make these two lines customer favorites. Fran’s introduced Elana Kattan dresses to the local market with fabulous success. Offering a fabulous fit, these dresses are made with exquisite, colorful fabrics ensuring that the wearer will be the most beautifully dressed person in the room.

Fran’s Beachwear offers swimwear for every body type, size or special need. The shop offers more than 50 lines of swimwear to choose from, including ABS, Ella Moss, Gottex, Guess, Kenneth Cole, La Blanca, Michael Kors, Next, Ralph Lauren, Reaction, Sunflair, Tommy Hilfiger and Trina Turk. Fran’s also specializes in cup-sized swimwear and offers cup sizes through “G.” Going out and about?

Fran’s features elegantly casual clothes that transform with ease from beach days to evenings on the town as well as those that are earmarked for a day on the beach or a special night out. Tribal offers a wide range of coordinating colors in capris, crop pants, shorts, skorts with matching blouses and sweaters and jackets in a breathable fabric and array of colors.

And don’t forget phenomenal accessories. Stop by to browse Fran’s variety of casual, comfortable and elegant shoes, fashionable handbags and gorgeous jewelry and accessories.

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dev an l ane As you drive down Emerald Drive you’ll run across a storefront with black and white awnings and a pink door. Inside, you’ll find a wonderland of … well, everything.

As you enter you will see Devan Lane’s children’s boutique with clothing ranging in sizes from newborn to 8 from Lilly Pulitzer, Royal Child and more. Along with shoes and hair accessories, you’ll find toys, books and dress-up.

The sparkle you’ll see in front of you is the many jewelry cases full of fashion and sterling jewelry from Jenny K, Jody Coyote and Kabana. Throughout the store you’ll see a variety of home accents and décor, not to mention the huge selection of handbags, totes, personal care products and premonogrammed items that make the perfect gift.

At the very back of the store, hiding like a diamond in the rough, is the most recognized handbag and accessory line, Vera Bradley. As one of the most unique stores on Emerald Isle, Devan Lane is a must see fresh and trendy shop with something for everyone you won’t find anywhere else. Go shopping at 8309 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle or call 252-354-6712.

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Summer is just around the corner and so are Island Traders’ two convenient locations in Atlantic Beach and Beaufort. Make no mistake, this is where you’ll find all the name brands you love at great prices you’ll love even more.

Island Traders carries a large selection of shoes including Merrell, Reef, Chacos, Keen, Sanuk, Patagonia footwear and Olukai sandals. All are known for comfort and style and are perfect for the outdoor and beach enthusiast. Whether you are kayaking in Taylors Creek, walking on the Beaufort waterfront or enjoying the beach, Island Traders has the right shoe for you.

The Bimini Bay clothing line is also available.

Come in and browse the bargains at this terrific name brand and catalog clothing outfitter. Island Traders is located at 421 Front St., Beaufort (252-504-300) and Atlantic Station Shopping Center, Atlantic Beach (252-240-2825).

TURTLE TRACKS Shelling Out Time in PKS THE 2010 SEA turtle nesting season in Pine Knoll Shores is about to begin! We need volunteers to walk the beach early in the morning to discover the turtle crawls (tracks) made the previous night. If you’re lucky, you might even see the mother turtle heading back out to sea!

We also need volunteers to babysit the nests until they hatch. The hatchlings must be protected from predators and pitfalls on the way to the ocean. Ghost crabs, feral cats, rodents, opossums and raccoons all eagerly await the hatch. Dogs running loose on the beach will dig into nests. As hatching time nears, the ammonia odor given off by the nest strengthens, alerting predators. The pitfalls can be footprints, seaweed, sea grass, large shells and large holes dug by humans that were not filled in. Any one of these can prevent hatchlings from making it into the ocean.

Sea turtles can begin nesting in May and continue through August. Each female can lay several nests per season, always close to (if not on) her home beach. Hatching can take anywhere from 50-90 days. The time is determined by temperature, rainfall, overwash, sand type and nest depth.

If you live in Pine Knoll Shores and would like to be part of the excitement and discovery with the Sea Turtle Project, we would love to have you! If you would like to see something few people ever see during their lifetime, give us a call! Whichever type of volunteering you wish to do will be appreciated. To become a volunteer and learn more about the program, please call Peggy Sagmiller at 222-0237. We are looking forward to the 2010 season!

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Almost Turtle Season All along the coast, sea turtle program volunteers are preparing for the start of the 2010 turtle season. If this year is like those of the recent past, the first loggerhead turtles will crawl onto the state’s beaches about the first of May and appear on Bogue Banks soon after May 15.

New DNA studies described at the statewide turtle meeting in March have revealed that under ideal conditions the fertile loggerhead females may lay as many as four or five nests in a season; however, the actual average is probably two or three.

Approximately 60 days after being laid, the eggs will hatch, releasing hatchlings that are only one

to two inches long. Once they crawl into the surf, they will remain at sea for 20 or more years before returning to beaches to continue the cycle by laying their own eggs.

Hatchlings that make it out to The rapid rate of early growth is shown by the Gulf Stream the photos of turtles at hatching, at 8 months instinctively know and at 20 months. (Craig photos) to hide and forage in the floating rafts of Sargasso seaweed. There, with food abundant, the babies may grow rapidly, reaching a length of six to eight inches by the end of the first year and 12 to 16 inches by the end of the second year. They remain in the Gulf Stream for the next 20 years or so while they grow to a length of 30 to 36 inches and a weight of several hundred pounds. Once mature they will mate and begin annual visits to the beaches where sea turtle program volunteers will be watching for tracks leading to their nests.

The Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Protection Program invites those interested in participating to contact Pam Minnick at 252-3544288. Anyone seeing evidence of sea turtles on the beaches should either call Minnick or the Emerald Isle Police at 3542021.

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Coastal Report Coastal Federation Announces Summer Programs THE NORTH CAROLINA Coastal Federation conducts a variety of unique environmental education programs and this year it is teaming up with Hammocks Beach State Park to offer field trips to investigate beautiful Bear Island, one of the state’s most unspoiled beaches.

Come hike across Bear Island and learn about the dynamic barrier island environment. A federation guide will lead the group from the marsh to the beach and discuss plants, animals, barrier island formation and special secrets found among the dunes. The field trip starts at noon at the ferry landing on Bear Island. There is no charge for the program, but you’ll need to purchase a $5 ferry ticket to get to the island. Arrive at the Hammocks Beach State Park visitor center in Swansboro prior to 11am to secure your ferry ticket. Bring water and sunscreen and dress for walking, including closed-toed shoes.

Registration is required and can be done by calling the NC Coastal Federation at 252-393-8185. You can learn more about this program and others offered by the federation by visiting nccoast. org.

Bear Island Ecology Program Dates: June 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 & 30; July 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 2829; August 4-5, 11-12 Time: Noon- 2pm (Arrive before 11am to purchase ferry ticket.)

Departure: Bear Island Cost: $5 for ferry from Hammocks Beach State Park to Bear Island

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

Spice Up Your Space with the Top Color Trends for Spring and Summer AVOCADO AND HARVEST gold bring back memories of the 70s – but what colors will spring and summer of 2010 bring to our homes?

“As the economy continues to work its way out of a recession, there will be less spending on new items and more repurposing of existing items throughout the home,” says Donna Schroeder of spray paint manufacturer Krylon. “A great way to breathe new life into these old objects is with spray paint in one of the year’s hottest colors.”

Nature, collections, senses and symbols will be the drivers for paint trends in 2010, says Schroeder. These main drivers are interconnected, allowing each trend to blend into the other to create a cohesive look and feel throughout your space.

The four stylish color themes found in the 2010 trend palette are:

Sense

Whether you prefer scented candles, dim lighting or cozy rugs to accent your home, stimulating all the senses is a key style component in 2010. Comprised of soft colors, the sense trend will swaddle and soothe the soul. It engages all five senses as it mixes textures, scents and patterns throughout the home. This trend also focuses on the details, allowing you to make a statement with even the smallest elements. Colors in the sense palette include Pacific purple, morning mist, hyacinth, celery, jade and sand.

Nurture

As concern for the environment continues to play a large role in home design and decorating, homeowners are shifting toward smaller spaces. They’re also buying less and repurposing more. To complement this eco-consciousness and the shrinking of carbon footprints, indoor design and decor trends continue to be reminiscent of the outdoors. Bring the beauty and wonder of the environment into your home with colors found in natural elements. Colors in the nurture palette include fern, meringue, terra cotta, river rock, mountain view and cloud.

Symbol

A love of architectural shapes and details from the past help fuel the trend of symbols in 2010. Moody and complex colors are integral to this palette, allowing design elements from yesteryear to resurface in modern-day homes. Look for accents with a historical look and feel to complement the dramatic hues and elegant feel of this trend.

Spray paint colors in the symbol palette include almond, cherry red, navy, ivy leaf, leather brown and castle rock.

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Sojourn

The beauty and wonder from across the world can be a great place to derive inspiration for your home. By combining meaningful objects from your personal travels with rich, globally inspired colors you can showcase your belongings as a masterful collection. This trend allows you to tell a story of your past travels and experiences through your home decor. Colors in the sojourn palette include Bahama sea, burgundy, peek-aboo blue, blonde shimmer, Niagara ivory mist and equestrian.

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A Lesson on Container Gardening

containers should have adequate holes for proper drainage. Additional holes may need to be added if drainage for your plant is not sufficient.

Not many plants enjoy sitting in water, (root rot) unless it is a pond/ water plant. Setting the container on a solid surface reduces drainage.

Raising the container one to two inches off of the floor will help this problem.

Your Carolina Home and Garden specialist can guide you to the best potting soil to use for your particular container assortment. Don’t forget the fertilizer, watering needs and lighting requirements. Some plants like low light and some prefer more sun. Plants are like people, it is a living thing and to keep it that way, just like yourself, you need water, food, photosynthesis and TLC.

CONTAINER GARDENING IS just that – plants planted in a container. They add color around your home with the convenience of relocating them from one location to another. Container pots look great on a patio, balcony, doorstep, deck, anywhere a pot will fit to decorate a “small spot” or large area, adding color and making an attractive entrance and/or display to your home. Spring container gardening is very big in this area and people seem to neglect their pots in the winter. You can do the same in the fall/winter as you do in the spring/summer. You simply use “winter hardy” plants.

While space (or lack thereof) is an obvious reason to try container gardening, that is not the only reason people choose this method. If you are an herb grower and the main use is culinary, it is by all means a great idea to do container gardening. Most herbs are perennial, but then you have the annuals that will die back at first frost, therefore you can grow your herbal container gardening pots, indoors, in a bright window or sun room.

Initial set-up may be a bit costly but once the appropriate containers and materials are purchased, cost is minimal. You will be changing out your plants from season to season but you will be buying less media (soil) and less fertilizer than a traditional garden. (I would recommend changing the soil at least once a year and clean your container pot with Clorox and water, if at all possible.)

Just as a garden can be a work of art, a well planned container garden can be attractive as well as useful. Carefully selecting plants will result in a beautiful, yet functional display. Don’t forget your butterfly and hummingbird friends and make a special container garden for them to visit and you to enjoy.

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IF YOU’VE LOOKED into kitchen renovation at all, you’ve probably heard some staggering numbers – it costs $15,000 or more, on average, to update one of the most important rooms in the house. In this economy, who has that kind of budget? Yet don’t we all deserve a kitchen we can love, not just live with?

Updates that will help you love your kitchen don’t have to come with a heart-stopping cost, or involve tearing out cabinets and replacing countertops. In fact, it’s possible to seriously improve the livability and lovability of your kitchen with some designer tricks that each cost $150 or less.

Here are five do-it-yourself ways to give your kitchen a whole new look for not a lot of money: 1. The Softer Side Never underestimate the power of fabrics. The softer side of your kitchen decor can have a big impact on its overall look. The right window treatment on that utilitarian window above the sink can really make it pop. New cushions can punch up the appeal and comfort of mundane kitchen chairs. And the right tablecloth and/or placemats can hide a multitude of flaws in your kitchen table.

Many budget-friendly discount stores now offer curtains and kitchen accessories that mimic much pricier designer versions. To get the most for your money, avoid the specialty shops and big department stores and head to your local discount retailer.

2. Take It to the Wall Another powerful and budget-friendly way to upgrade your kitchen is to give it a fresh coat of paint and a designer-inspired wallpaper mural. A gallon or two of paint will cover most kitchens, and with some very good brands selling for less than $30, that leaves you plenty of money left over for a mural. You can find wallpaper murals for less than $100 at DecorPlace. com. Use your mural to create a focal point in the room, draw attention to an architectural feature or make a windowless space feel more open and airy. Wallpaper murals are easy enough to do it yourself, and save money on installation.

3. Metal Magic Next, turn your attention to some of the easy-to-replace metal accents in your kitchen that might be looking worn or dated. These could include cabinet knobs, drawer pulls, electrical faceplates, even the kitchen faucet.

All are easy enough to switch out for most do-it-yourselfers and you can easily replace all these items – including the faucet – for less than $150 if you shop wisely. Remember, to improve the look of a kitchen, these accents don’t need to be pricey designer name-brands, they just need to be new. New items will look better than old and shabby, even if they don’t cost a lot.

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set that’s just seen better days, consider refinishing it yourself to remove the scratches, dents and scrapes of age. Or, hit used furniture stores, flea markets and yard sales in search of a newer set that may be in better condition, or of better quality, than what you have. A third option is to check out a big box store that sells new, unfinished furniture and do the finishing yourself – which brings an added bonus of allowing you to have complete control over the color and look of the finished product.

5. Appliance Magic Your old washer may do its job just fine, but have some scratches in its finish from heavy use. Consider painting it. Check with your local paint store to find new, high-tech paints that bond perfectly with the metal or enamel on appliances to make them look like new.

If your old stove can still cook up a storm but has some stubborn stains and scratches on the top, or has grills that have seen better days, consider replacing grills and drip pans or adding decorative covers.

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Everyone is invited to visit the Morehead City Visitor Center (3409 Arendell St.) from 11:30am -1:30pm on Wednesday, May 12. Drop by and enjoy a hotdog, say hello to your friends and meet some new ones, and most of all … let folks know you appreciate our visitors! All local attractions and other tourism related businesses are invited to hand out information at the cookout.

Sponsored by the Travel Industry of America (TIA), the annual National Travel and Tourism Week event invites hundreds of communities nationwide to participate in the celebration. The purpose is to promote a wider understanding of travel and tourism as a major US

industry that is vital to our economic stability and tourism’s substantial contribution to our cultural and social well being.

All Crystal Coast municipalities were encouraged to adopt a Resolution of Support for Tourism week, recognizing firsthand that our community relies on travel for tax revenue and jobs and the benefits these bring to our local economy.

Tourism industry employees include everyone from hotel employees and restaurant workers to cab drivers and meeting planners who serve visitors to our county.

North Carolina ranks as the sixth most visited state in the nation. Visitors and travelers spent more than $15.5 billion in tourism-related expenditures in 2009. The direct economic impact of tourism in Carteret County is almost $270 million in annual expenditures and tourism employs approximately 3,170 citizens with an annual payroll of more than $51 million.

The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority will also be celebrating 20 years of serving visitors and residents of the Crystal Coast, with Carol Lohr serving as longtime executive director.

Let’s all work together to promote travel and tourism by inviting family and friends to come and visit our beautiful destination. We’re looking forward to a successful tourist season!

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GardenScape Mulching, Planting & Picking Through May HERE IS A list of quick thoughts about things you might do or see in your Carteret County gardens this coming month: I am pretty sure by now that there won’t be any more frosts, so it is a free for all in the gardens; anything goes!

Squash and beans and cucumbers should be growing already, and the soil may even be warm enough for eggplants and okra (but if the soil is cooler than 70 degrees you may want to wait a tiny bit longer for these garden plants). Put in your tomatoes and basil and peppers if you haven’t done so already. If you planted at the right time this past fall and in the spring, you already should be harvesting amazing lettuces, spinach, turnips, and kale. Keep harvesting the outer leaves only, and these plants will keep producing for a while.

Spring bulbs either are already finished blooming, or will be soon. Leave them alone, however, as long as the foliage is still green. Those leaves are collecting sunlight and creating food to be stored in the bulbs to help them thrive and grow next spring. You can clean up those areas of the garden after the foliage browns and dies.

Now that the soil has warmed a bit, go ahead and mulch your ornamental beds. That will help keep down weeds, maintain moisture, and will keep plant roots a little cooler when the dog days of summer arrive. Use 2 to 3 inches of

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mulch, and remember that decomposing mulch uses up soil Nitrogen; so a little fertilizer might be in order. Get a box and instructions from my office, and send in a soil test for each growing bed to determine exactly what fertilizer is needed.

Do you have perennial garden mums growing in your beds? If so, May is the time to start pinching them back to keep them from getting leggy, and to ensure lots of branching and blooms. Keep pinching back as needed until the end of June.

If you have a few fruit trees (and you know I think that everyone should!), pay attention to how heavily they set fruit. Pruning off excess apples or peaches from large clumps will help the remaining fruit grow larger and healthier.

Now is a good time to start scouting (closely examining) your ornamentals, fruits, and vegetables for pests. Look for pests such as bagworms on junipers, tea scale on camellia, aphids on crape myrtles, and spider mites on evergreens such as juniper. If you purchase insecticides (organic or nonorganic), make sure that the label specifically states it is safe for the plant where you plan to use the insecticide, and that the label also specifically states that it will kill the pest you are trying the kill. Not all pesticides kill all insects! Also keep in mind that you may be killing many beneficial insects and weigh this risk against this method of addressing a pest issue. Insecticidal soaps work well on many garden pests, so check out that label.

Finally, honey bees will be swarming about the time you read this. If you see a swarm of honey bees hanging from a branch or outdoor structure, don’t panic. Call my office or any member of the Crystal Coast Beekeepers and we will do all we can to get a beekeeper to your yard to collect the bees. Even if they are just left alone, they usually will find a suitable new home and leave their resting place within a few days.

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By Heidi Schnakenberg THE NAME RJ Reynolds is well known in North Carolina, especially in Winston-Salem where the tobacco company by that name has dominated the economy for over a century.

Kid Carolina is a biography of RJ Reynolds Jr., or “Dick” as he was called, an heir to the Reynolds fortune.

Heidi Schnakenberg, a business editor and columnist, has thoroughly researched the tumultuous life of the playboy, financier and philanthropist Dick Reynolds. She has provided a colorful account of a life characterized by wealth and addiction, also one of great generosity and selfish indulgence. The author has discovered exclusive material on the life of the four times married rich kid, which offers fascinating insights into his life and loves.

With a passion for flying, sailing, drinking and women the enormously wealthy Southern son was involved with many of America’s icons from Orville Wright to FDR. He also helped develop Delta and Eastern Airlines and contributed greatly to Wake Forest University, NC State University and the Bowman Gray School of Medicine.

Readers will be introduced to a lifestyle of astounding sums of money spent on expensive property, whirlwind travel excursions and expansive parties.

Running through over a million dollars a year in the 1940s and 50s on his lavish endeavors, Dick Reynolds was also a wise investor who knew how to make money as well. The author tells of one evening where the often generous to strangers Reynolds dropped $4,000 on a bar tab.

It is the marriages and treatment of his children that makes this book an extremely interesting account of the subject’s complicated and varied relationships.

From the socialite first wife, the actress second wife, the intellectual third wife and the German girl who he married in his 50s, Dick Reynolds was both doting and difficult with those who came into his life. His sons were virtually abandoned as his interests and loves took precedence over fatherhood.

The author has capably presented the passions and troubles of Dick Reynolds’ life in such a way that the biography reads like a novel built around the rich and famous. She has provided enough of the business details of corporate America to keep the financial accounting a part of the story, but it is the personal life which propels this book into a must read for those interested in how the rich live. The divorce from wife, Muriel, is in itself well worth the read as Dick owned a quarter of the Georgia county where the proceeding was held.

Kid Carolina has enough in it tied to North Carolina to make it of special interest to those who live in the state and are interested in our colorful history.

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

Carolina Cabinets: 136 VFW Road, Cedar Point, 252-393-6236. Visit our showroom to choose from our quality custom cabinets for bath or kitchen, entertainment centers & bookcases.

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

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

Mills and Thomas Furniture: 807 West Corbett Ave., Hwy 24 West, Swansboro, 910326-4694 or 800-343-8909, millsandthomas. com. Specializing in coastal, cottage, traditional, and eclectic lifestyles for more than 50 years. Featuring the largest selection of instock patio furniture in Eastern North Carolina.

National Marble Products: 120 Leslie Lane, Swansboro, 910-326-3005, nationalmarbleproducts.com. Discover our friendly, knowledgeable staff. Step into our newly renovated kitchen & bathroom showroom for home ideas. Let us help you design your custom shower, bathtub, kitchen & bath countertops.

Shore Decor: 5167 Hwy 70, Morehead City (near Belk), 252-727-0001, shoredecor.com.

A vast and ever changing selection of indoor and outdoor furniture, accessories for homes, condos and beach cottages. Great gifts too!

Affordable prices and incredible service. Mon.Thurs 10-6, Fri. & Sat 10-7, Sunday 1-6.

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

Taylored Interiors: Beaufort, 252-725-4691, taylored-interiors.com. Interior design services offering complete custom interiors from concept to completion, specializing in kitchen/ bath remodels, renovations & additions.

Custom furnishings, bedding, window treatments… whatever you need to create a beautiful home. Let us take the “dilemma” out of your design decisions & experience the peace of mind of being in the hands of competent professionals.

Thad’s Carpet One: 416 Cedar Point Blvd., Swansboro, 252-393-6171. Carpet, area rugs, ceramic, laminate, hardwood, vinyl & more.

Open Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-2, call for afterhours appointments.

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.

LINEN & GEAR RENTAL Crystal Coast Tent & Event Rentals: 9104-D Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, 252-764-2761, crystalcoasteventrentals.com. Offering event rental & planning services from wedding to corporate events & everything between. Open 7 days a week, offering free local delivery & complementary site surveys. Stop by full service showroom and let an event coordinator make your event a success.

Island Essentials: Linen & Leisure Supply Company, 208 Bogue Inlet Drive, Emerald Isle, 888-398-8887, 252-354-8887, info@islandessentials.com. High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service. Year-round, reserve ahead to ensure availability.

LODGING Oceanana Family Resort Motel & Fishing Pier: 700 E. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, 252-726-4111, Oceanana.com. Oceanfront motel caters to families with children, 2- & 3-room suites available, pool, playground, free poolside tropical breakfast for guests in summer, free pier fishing for guests in the spring & fall.

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

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: 252247-4003, 866-294-3477, ncaquariums.com.

Facility includes 32-ft. waterfall, 50,000 gallon

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

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.

Three Amigos Landscaping Inc.: 2495 Hwy 58, Swansboro. 252-241-1566, owner Tray Gomez offers the finest attention to detail in designing and building the old English estate walls, driveways, dramatic steps, raised patios, intimate sitting areas and enchanting garden walkways. Call for a free estimate.

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, 252-3939005, yardworkslandscapes.com. Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast.

Quality service in landscaping, irrigation, lawn care, outdoor lighting, hardscapes & design.

REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION Ace Builders: Emerald Isle, 252-422-2596. greg9567@earthlink.net, Licensed NC General Contractor, storm damage repair, decks, porches, remodels, new construction, fully insured.

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

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

Bluewater GMAC Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128, 888-2582128; Cape Carteret 252-393-2111; Atlantic Beach 252-726-3105, 866-467-3105; Beaufort 866-803-0073; bluewatergmac.com. Vacation, monthly & annual rentals. Real estate sales of island & mainland properties for all of Carteret County.

Bogue Banks Construction: 252-240-1585, ows2@aol.com. Owner Chuck Smith offers the finest attention to detail in designing & building custom homes, crafting renovations & commercial buildings.

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.

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commercial since 1983. Buyer Representative, (cont. from pg. 65) Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate Realtors Institute, Seller’s Broker, former (REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION) President Carteret Association of Realtors & looks forward to helping with your vacation or Realtor of the Year Carteret County. All real sales needs. estate is an investment—this broker has the David’s Quality Construction: 252-354-3331 numbers and experience to help you find your (office), 910-358-5069 (cell). Construction “place-mate.” specializing in beach homes, new construction, Mark Hannula Construction, Inc.: 252-240remodeling, additions, inside trim, docks, 1366. Give Mark a call today for the best in decks, porches – the complete construction. building & beautiful remodeling work. His Craftsmen of the trade, building with your unlimited license covers full service residential future in mind. & commercial construction, no matter the size Don Henry Custom Builders, Inc.: 7603 of the job.

Emerald Drive, 252-646-3412. Licensed Pat Patteson, General Contractor: 8926 Crew NC general contractor specializing in new Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-723-8800, 252-354construction, custom remodeling, vinyl siding 7248, pat@islandhomesrealty.com. Stop by to & windows, decks, room additions & storm see us at our location behind Bert’s Surf Shop. repairs; fully insured.

Custom homes, design service & renovations; Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, call us to build your dreams from design to Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800-304completion; member of NCHBA. 4060, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. Awarded 2005 Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Top Office Production Award for Carteret Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-354County. Our knowledgeable & professional 2958, 800-849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, sales staff is happy to discuss any of your 800-553-7873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for concerns & help you make the correct decision a week, stay for a lifetime. Call for our rental when buying or selling real estate on the coast. brochure or email rentals@sun-surf.com for Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals: 7501 great rentals & fine home sales.

Emerald Drive, 800-849-3315, 252-354Realty World First Coast Realty: Crow’s Nest 3315, private owner’s line 800-354-2859, Shopping Center, Atlantic Beach 252-247-0077, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. With over 40 years in 800-849-4801; 7413 Emerald Drive, Emerald property management, maximizing the rental Isle 354-3070, 800-682-3423; Sands Villa income on your investment property is our #1 Resorts, Atlantic Beach 247-5150; nc-coast.com. priority. Call for a complimentary, confidential Three locations to serve your real estate sales & property management analysis. vacation or annual rental needs.

Future Homes & Realty: 1075 Freedom Way, Shorewood Real Estate, Inc.: 7703 Emerald Hwy 24, Hubert (8 miles west of Swansboro), Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7873, 1-888-557910-577-6400. Licensed general contractor 0172, fax 252-354-7852, shorewoodrealestate. with master craftsmen, modular technology, net. Family-owned sales, vacation rental & fast construction, display models, plus Sunrise property management business specializing in Mortgage, 910-389-9092. attentiveness. Call for free rental catalog or sales Guthrie Construction: 877-778-3585, 252info.

354-3585, cell 252-670-4490, gguthrie3@ec.rr.

Steve Brown, Realty World First Coast: com. George & Emily Guthrie specialize in 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 252-723-8855, building fine, oceanfront homes for discerning SteveBrownRealEstate.com. Considering owners. Call today to make your dreams come buying or selling real estate along the Crystal true.

Coast? Let Steve give you the same service his Jimmie Lue Rutter: Watson-Matthews Real long term clients have enjoyed over the past 27 Estate, 9102 Coast Guard Road, Emerald years.

Isle, 252-354-2872, cell 241-4959, jimilue@ The Sure Team at First Carolinas REALTORS: ec.rr.com. Broker & Accredited Buyer’s 333 E. West Main St., Havelock, 252-670-9222, Representative, specializing in Emerald Isle. sueboyer@ec.rr.com. Sue Boyer specializes in Small enough to give buyers & sellers individual residential real estate and new construction attention. If you are selling your piece of sales in Craven and Carteret counties. More paradise or searching for one, contact me. than 23 years experience with thousands of Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater satisfied buyers and sellers.

GMAC, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-354Syndie Byrd, CRS: 252-354-6111, 8882128, 252-241-1382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail.

354-2128 x219, cell 252-646-3244, com, Accredited Buyer’s Representative, homesinemeraldisle.com. Real estate broker Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top with 16+ years sales experience in vacation Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater GMAC 2005 homes, investment properties, year-round/ Top Producer. Call me for all of your real estate permanent homes & vacant land. Specializing needs. in Crystal Coast, Cape Carteret & Swansboro.

Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800Buyer representation available.

611-7705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & York Properties, Inc.: 910 Arendell St., John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, Morehead City, 252-247-5772, yorkproperties. commercial & quality home building services as com. Association management, commercial well as renovations to make your wishes come leasing, commercial management, property true. maintenance, full accounting services; Marcia Jordan, GRI, ABR, CRS Real Estate managing Eastern NC since 1908, experienced Broker: Bluewater GMAC, Emerald Isle, Cape people at your service from the Piedmont Carteret & surrounding areas, 252-354-2128 to the Crystal Coast; Jennifer Locke x2220, cell, 252-723-8000, direct, 252-354-6101, McCann, Property Manager, jenniferlocke@ marciajordan.com. Selling residential, land and yorkproperties.com.

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RETIREMENT LIVING Snug Harbor: 272 Hwy 70E, Sea Level, 252225-4411, snugharborhome.com. Luxury retirement community on Nelson Bay with independent living, assisted living & skilled nursing care. Fine cuisine, on-site medical staff, superior quality of life. Call for a tour.

SHOPS & SERVICES Calypso Cottage: 324 Orange St., Beaufort, 252-728-4299. Your complete coastal lifestyle store. Two vintage cottages filled with unique finds – from ladies clothing, shoes, accessories, perfumes and exclusive Winslow Jewelry to tabletop items, decorative accessories, rugs, art and furniture. Open daily. “So cute, so Calypso Cottage.”

Dee-J’s Boutique: located next to Lowe’s Foods, Cape Carteret, 252-393-4470.

Specializing in unique fashions & accessories with everything from dressy to casual, plus a great jewelry & handbag selection and sizes from petite and missy.

Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5323, emeraldislebooks. com. Fantastic 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.

Fran’s Beachwear: 8305 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-3151. The Crystal Coast’s No. 1 choice for swimwear for every body type, size & special need, 50+ lines like Calvin Klein, DKNY, Ralph Lauren, Guess, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger. Girls 2T-16.

Elegantly casual clothes, plus sizes, shoes, bags, jewelry & accessories.

Ginny Gordon’s: 1011 Arendell St., downtown Morehead City, 252-726-6661. Specializing in cookware, aprons, gadgets, knives, cookbooks & everything else for the cook.

J.R. Dunn Fine Jewelers: Emerald Plantation in Emerald Isle, 252-354-5074 or Cypress Bay Plaza in Morehead City, 252-726-8700. Offers unique & fine quality jewelry including unique pieces such as the Emerald Isle Destination Bracelet™. Take home this or another memorable piece of paradise or find the perfect gift here.

KC Photo: 8914 Reed Drive, Emerald Isle, 252354-6514, kathycampenphotography.com. The only retail photography studio & gallery in EI. Offers fine art photographic prints, handmade art cards from local scenes & framed art; portrait sessions with children, families, high school seniors, brides, weddings, infants & maternity sessions in color or B&W, in studio or on location; photo restoration, custom cards, art leather albums & Larson-Juhl moldings.

Swan Feathers: 504-B Cedar Point Blvd., Cedar Point, 252-393-2142. Features casual ladies’ sportswear, career wear & elegant evening wear by top designers. Accessories include a wide variety of jewelry, hats, shoes, purses & much more! Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm.

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OCEANFRONT COTTAGE – Just $650,000 Lowest priced oceanfront in EI – wonderful views from this spacious & bright 4 bedroom, 2 bath cottage – established rental history of over $27,000/year. (10-1681)

WYNDTREE BEACH HOME – Just $425,000 Located just one lot from the walking beach path, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, well-maintained & furnished saltbox style home has an extra bonus room, garage, decks! (10-1262)

PERFECT BEACH COTTAGE – $329,900 Just bring your swimsuit – the rest is already here in this charming 3 bedroom cottage with sound views, boat launch ramp, and beach access just a short walk away! (10-1245)

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OCEAN CLUB VILLA – $308,000 You’ll fall in love with the whimsical, tropical décor & furnishings! Enjoy all OC amenities – oceanfront & soundfront pools, boat dock, spa, elevators, storm shutters, more! (10-1379)

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RIVERFRONT 1.4 ACRE LOT – $280,000 Partially cleared for exceptional views of the White Oak River in Swansboro’s White Oak Crossing subdivision Community dock & pool, private racquet club. (10-1651)

VILLA AT MAGENS BAY – $239,000 Located just 5 minutes from the beaches of EI, schools & shopping, this 2 bedroom furnished villa is a great buy! 3rd floor with elevator, upgraded (was model unit). (10-1550)

50 FT. DOCK SLIP – $190,000 Prestigious Morehead City Yacht Basin is a full service, deep-water marina with the longest floating fuel dock in NC – located just south of ICW Marker #38. Private clubhouse, clean baths & laundry. (10-1545)

OFFICE TOWNHOUSE IN EI – $145,000 Turn key Solutions desk systems make this attractive office ready to move into! Convenientsly located across from Emerald Plantation Shopping Center. (10-1591)

2ND ROW AT JUST – $699,000 Good ocean views, easy beach access, 3 bedroom inverted plan priced to sell. (07-4161)

OCEANVIEW CONDO IN PKS – $599,000 Ocean Grove condo has 3 bedrooms plus bonus in wonderful Beacon’s Reach – pools, marina, tennis, more. Completely remodeled and ready to rent/enjoy! (09-4889)

SOUNDFRONT CONDO IN EI – $408,000 Third floor, beautifully furnished, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo offers stupendous views of Bogue Sound, EI bridge and sunsets. Common dock and low H-O-A dues. (09-2945)

3rd ROW COTTAGE – Just $395,000 Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath furnished home has unobstructed ocean views, some sound views, nearby beach access, handicap ramp. (09-1728)

PIER POINTE – Just $329,000 Best-priced oceanfront condo in Emerald Isle! Top floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath furnished unit has excellent views – over $22,000 gross income in 2009. (09-4829)

CEDAR POINT VILLAS – $295,000 “Beachy” first floor, furnished unit facing marina – great views of ICW – (25’ deep water boat slip may be purchased with condo at additional cost). (08-732)

RIVERFRONT LOT – $259,000 Good river views from high, partially wooded lot within 20 miles of New Bern, JAX, Emerald Isle – community boat ramp. (08-4792)

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advertiser INDEX X Ace Builders ................................................... 45

Edward Jones .................................................. 40

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

Adam’s Window Tinting ................................... 47

Emerald Isle Books & Toys .............................. 63

Portofino .......................................................... 41

Advantage Coastal Properties ........................... 6

Emerald Isle Insurance .................................... 13

Post Nursery .................................................... 31

Al Williams Properties ..................................... 40

Emerald Isle Realty Sales ............................... 71

Realty World First Coast, AB ........................... 26

ALB Fabric ......................................................... 5

Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals ............. 36

Sandi’s Beachwear .......................................... 49

Aqua One Pools & Spas .................................. 15

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

Seamar Contracting......................................... 47

Artisan Granite & Marble ................................... 5

Flipperz Family Bar & Grill ............................... 35

Shore Decor .................................................... 23

Artistic Tile & Stone ......................................... 12

Flipperz, Etc..................................................... 35

Shorewood Real Estate, Inc. ........................... 37

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

Frank Dini Lamp Shade ................................... 59

Snapperz ......................................................... 13

Bank of America Mortgage, Joy Brownlow ........ 5

Fran’s Beachwear............................................ 53

Snug Harbor on Nelson Bay ........................... 23

Beach Outfitters ................................................. 9

Future Homes .................................................. 16

Sound Furniture ............................................... 14

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

Ginny Gordon’s................................................ 29

Southern Glass & Mirror .................................. 33

Bluewater GMAC Real Estate ........................... 3

Great Windows ................................................ 15

Steve Brown, Realty World First Coast ........... 70

Bob Beatty Painting ......................................... 13

Guthrie Construction........................................ 47

Sue Boyer, The Sure Team ............................. 61

Bogue Banks Construction, LLC ..................... 47

Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall.................... 17

Sun Trust Mortgage ......................................... 70

Braswell’s Carpet & Tile Cleaning .................. 58

In the Click ....................................................... 51

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

Budget Blinds .................................................... 4

Island Essentials.............................................. 15

Sun-Surf Realty Sales ..................................... 67

Calypso Cottage .............................................. 48

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

Swan Feathers Fine Ladies’ Clothing .............. 51

Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS........................ 23

Island Traders .................................................. 54

Syndie Byrd, CRS, Bluewater GMAC ................ 3

Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center ...... 38

Jimmie Lue Rutter ........................................... 29

Taylored Interiors ............................................. 33

Cara Lee Cakes................................................. 6

JR Dunn Fine Jewelers ................................... 49

Tassels............................................................. 52

Carolina Cabinets ............................................ 29

KC Photo ......................................................... 33

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Carolina Home and Garden............................. 57

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

Therapy Center of Cedar Point, Inc. ................ 70

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

Landmark Homes/Hatteras Pools.................... 26

Three Amigos Lawn Care ................................ 33

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc ................. 63

LIFTAVATOR Residential Elevators & Lifts ...... 59

Trattoria Pizza ................................................. 33

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

Lighthouse Boutique ........................................ 50

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

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport ................... 17

Marcia Jordan .................................................. 38

USA Roofing Systems, Inc. ............................. 63

Coastal Craftsmen ........................................... 59

Mark Hannula Construction, Inc. ..................... 62

Waters Landscaping & Vinyl Manufacturing .... 12

Coastal Mulch .................................................. 58

McQueen’s Interiors ........................................ 31

Window, Wall & Interior Décor ......................... 59

Contracting Solutions ...................................... 58

Mills & Thomas ................................................ 37

Window Wizard................................................ 58

Country Club of the Crystal Coast ................... 32

Met Life .............................................................. 7

Windows & More ............................................. 20

Crystal Coast Audio ......................................... 63

National Marble Products .................................. 4

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

Crystal Coast Tent & Event Rentals ................ 43

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ................. 35

York Properties, Inc ......................................... 11

David’s Quality Construction ........................... 15

Oceanana ........................................................ 26

Dee-J’s Boutique ............................................. 52

Outer Banks Marine Construction ................... 13

Devan Lane ..................................................... 54

Outer Island Accents ....................................... 13

Digital Security................................................. 13

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in recognition of the achievement of the highest value of closed sales for Carteret County

Oceanfront 4407 Ocean Drive E&W 875,000 per side

2009 OFFICE TOP DOLLAR PRODUCTION RATE AWARD in recognition of the achievement of the highest value per REALTOR member, of closed sales for Carteret County

Oceanfront 9709 Dolphin Ridge Road $2,600,000

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Oceanfront 6609 Ocean Drive $1,000,000

Oceanfront 3007 Ocean Drive $2,425,000

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Oceanfront 4501 Ocean Drive E & W $1,250,000

Oceanfront 7021 Ocean Drive East $725,000

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Oceanview 102 Carolyn Street $389,000

Oceanview 123 Indigo Drive $389,500

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Oceanview 3206 Ocean Drive $899,000

Oceanfront 9401 Ocean Drive East $675,000

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Oceanview 2012 Ocean Drive $729,900

Oceanview 102 Connie Street $899,000

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Oceanview 3110 Ocean Drive $995,000

Island 412 Holly Street $339,000

Condominium Ocean Club $289,000 - $470,000

Oceanview 100 Page Place $650,000

Island 122 Sea Dunes Drive $415,000

Condominium Queens Court $207,500 - $274,900

Soundfront 3004 Emerald Drive $1,199,900

Island 8810 Dune Ridge Court $469,900

Condominium Point Emerald Villas $260,000 - $415,000

Soundfront 8402 Sound Drive $695,000

Island 121 Purdie Drive $375,000

Condominium Sound Of The Sea $262,500 - $519,000

Island 114 Stuart Avenue $365,000

Island 9700 Green Glen Road $525,000

Condominium Ocean Reef $319,000 - $329,000

ISLAND REVIEW/May 2010

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