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OSPREY RIDGE-$275,000
Cozy beach house in Emerald Isle ... short walk to the beach and convenient location to shopping, restaurants and loads of fun! Sold unfurnished!
OCEAN FOREST-$499,900
Priced right ... 2nd row beach cottage in great condition. 2BR’s and office upstairs w/ 1.5 bath, 2BR’s & addit’l room down w/ updated full bath. Living area & kitchen on both levels w/ interior steps. Great ocean views from upstairs LR, covered deck & open deck. Plenty of parking. Outside grill area. Located on dead end street and close ocean access. Rental potential and future possibilities are many. Easy to show.
HWY 24-COMMERCIAL-$299,900
Ready for a new owner to open a restaurant in Broad Creek ... high traffic & visibility on Hwy 24. Previous location of Cafe 24 and Broad Creek Restaurant. Kitchen equipment including stoves, steam table, grill top, fryers, walk-in cooler an freezer, ice maker & more as well as tables/chairs in DR. Building currently leased month to month.
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WATERFRONT-$939,000
You must see ... private, waterfront setting with beautiful trees, pond w/ fountain, awesome landscaping, outdoor patio with grill/stove, screened porch, pier, boat lift and so much more. Magnificent interior with wood floors, custom tile work, large kitchen with island, open LR with stone FP and large master suite, ground level rec room, work room, kitchen and more storage.
MAGENS BAY-$389,000
Nice 3BR/2BA with a Bonus room. Home is in a quiet community with a well maintained yard. Excellent floorplan with deck on back of home. Single car garage, large storage area in the attic. Community pool and day dock.
2ND ROW-$699,900
Beautiful one owner home with great ocean view in a very desirable subdivision. Never rented could be a great income producer. Access across street - all appliances and window treatments convey. Exceptions: stained glass in kitchen window.
EMERALD ISLE-$13,000
Leased lot mobile home - close to everything. Large living area with room for family to enjoy a place at the beach. Fully furnished throughout with flat screen TV in living room and all appliances convey.
STAR HILL-$264,900
This is an easy flowing floorplan in this 3BR/2BA home nestled in the Star Hill Golf Course. Sun room, back deck with course view and lots of privacy and storage. Short drive to everything!
OCEAN REEF CONDOS-$299,900
Very nice, fully furnished, 2BR/2BA condo on the first floor with only 2 steps! Enjoy Ocean Reef’s pool, tennis courts and ocean access in a gated complex. Easy to show .... come take a look!
OCEANSIDE-$245,000
Short walk to the beach, shopping, restaurants and more. Mobile home in excellent condition w/ rubber roof, gutter, trim installed in 2007, 10x30 screened porch w/ hammock with privacy, open front deck. Outside storage building. Nice lot w/ plenty of parking. Outside shower. Large, open Kitchen/LR w/ pantry & washer/dryer. 2 large BR’s. Fully furnished with few exceptions.
ROLLINGWOOD ACRE-$144,500
Well maintained home in excellent condition ... move in ready. Updates in 2010 of laminate wood floors in LR/DR/Kit/Hall, water heater, energy efficient heat pump & duct work; August 2009 metal roof. Moisture barrier in crawl space. Gas log FP, fenced back yard, single garage, back deck, covered front porch, utility room w/ large sink, W/D hookup and storage, coat & linen closet. Large MBR with his/her closets. Great value! Convenient to Morehead City/Cherry Point/Cape Carteret.
OCEANFRONT-$750,000
Full, oceanfront duplex. Has connecting door allowing many possibilities for personal use and rental. Completely accessorized for your fun and convenience. Great income producer with over $40,000 for 2010.
ISLAND VIEW SHORES-$447,500
Quality, custom built brick home w/ loads of upgrades on corner lot w/ pier/boat ramp! Triple garage, outside workshop, screened porch, open deck, view from front porch, irrigation system on well & more. Wood floors, custom tile, DR; kit w/ granite, bar & large breakfast area, under/above cab lighting, double D/W & oven. Grand master suite!
2ND ROW-$795,000
High, 2nd row, ocean view house in Deer Horn Dunes. Plenty of space to relax and play in this 5 BR/4 Bath home with a pool. There is an elevator! Great rental property that has grossed up to $50,000 +.
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Island Review Vol. 16, Issue #9 September 2011
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Ad & Editorial Deadline For October 2011 Issue: Sept. 30. E-mail Letters to the Editor, Postcard Greetings photos, calendar listings & copy to islandreview@nccoast.com Issue delivery: Oct. 19. Published by: NCCOAST Communications www.nccoast.com 252-247-7442 Fax 247-1856 Mail: 201 N. 17th Street Morehead City, NC 28557 SUBSCRIPTION or CHANGE OF ADDRESS: islandreview@nccoast.com Sales Director Jamie Bailey (sales@nccoast.com) Account Executive Ashly Willis 252-723-3350 (awillis@nccoast.com) Managing Editor Craig Ramey (craig@nccoast.com) Staff Writer Amanda Dagnino Creative Director Kim Moore Graphics Eddie Boné, Mimi Davis, Lindsay Parker, Roze Taitingfong The Island Review is published monthly (13,000 circulation) by NCCOAST Communications, Morehead City. It is direct mailed to out-of-area property owners Emerald Isle and Pine Knoll Shores property owners and to out-of-area Atlantic Beach and Indian Beach property owners; and is distributed freely in public boxes to residents and visitors along Bogue Banks, in town halls, advertiser locations, the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council office and county visitor centers. The Island Review will not knowingly accept advertising judged to be misleading or in violation of the law. All parties advertised herein are subject to the Fair Housing Act and the claims represented are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. Though every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all advertising and copy contained herein, the publisher may not be held responsible for typographical errors. NCCOAST reserves the right to refuse any advertising or editorial deemed inappropriate. Articles contained herein remain the sole responsibility of the writer. The Island Review, NCCOAST and any employees, agents, or representatives of same, may not be held responsible for any actions or consequences derived as a result of following advice or instructions contained herein. As always, consult your attorney or accountant for relevant tax, investment, and/or legal information. Entire contents, ad and graphic design copyright 2011 by NCCOAST Communications. Reproduction without the managing editor’s permission is prohibited.
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Cycling for the Environment Cyclists have one more good reason to ride. The NC Coastal Federation has set its first bike ride to take place along Bogue Banks on Saturday, Sept. 17. Cycling for the Coast will include 20k, 40k and 80k rides, to include options for all biking levels as they aim to raise awareness of North Carolina’s coastal estuaries and beaches and raise money for the federation’s restoration and protection projects. The ride will begin and end in Salter Path at the public beach access, around mile marker 10.5. The riders will leave in waves, beginning at 8am with the 80k group riding to Emerald Isle, then down to Fort Macon and back. The 40k, and then the 20k riders, will bike toward Atlantic Beach, turning around at specified points on the island. Members of the federation can preregister for $35; nonmembers can register for $50, which includes a federation membership. Both fees include a Cycling for the Coast T-shirt. Participants can register online at nccoast.org. To ensure the correct shirt size, participants are encouraged to register before Sept. 1. More information will be sent to registered riders closer to the event date.
Writing Workshop Slated Dr. Susan Schmidt will lead a creative writing workshop for eight consecutive Wednesdays at the Beaufort Art Center, 204 Turner St. Classes will run from 4-6pm beginning Sept. 7. To jump-start ideas and creativity, the workshop offers writing assignments, playful exercises, clear-writing tenets, grammar, style and logic and complex strategies of structure. Writing exercises hone 8
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skills in storytelling, including description, setting, character, dialogue, plot, tone and word choice. In a friendly and fun community, students critique each other’s work and learn about agents, publishers, query letters and book proposals. Schmidt has taught creative and technical writing in college and high school for 30 years. She is scheduled to moderate the NC Literary Homecoming at ECU on Sept. 24; she reviewed recent place-based books for the NC Literary Review 2011. As a developmental book editor, in her business Polish to Publish, Schmidt helps authors prepare their manuscripts to submit to publishers. She edits popular and technical science books, novels and memoirs. Her narrative nonfiction, “Landfall Along the Chesapeake, in the Wake of Captain John Smith,” was published by the Johns Hopkins University Press. Classes are $100 for first time students and $80 for subsequent students. Advance registration is required by emailing susu@ starfishnet.com or calling 252-269-0032.
Wild Ponies of Shackleford Join biologist Dr. Sue Stuska for a walking tour of Shackleford Banks and the up close encounters with the wild ponies who inhabit the island from 8am to 12:30pm on Saturday, Sept. 10. Dr. Stuska’s intimate knowledge of the horses makes for an exciting and enlightening glimpse into the relationships, family bonds, behavior and daily life of these wild animals. The half-day walking trip treks deep into the dunes to find the horses and watch their behavior. Guests are asked to come prepared for a day in the sun with comfortable closed-toe walking shoes that can get wet and muddy. Bring water, lunch/snacks, bug repellent, sunscreen, hats, binoculars and other items that will make the visit more comfortable. There is no charge for those who have a boat. As the program meets at Shackleford Banks, however, those without a boat must contact area ferry services for transportation at the current rate. A list is available at nps.gov/calo/planyourvisit/events. For those who are busy in September, the program repeats on Oct. 22 and Nov. 5. Reservations are required by calling 252-728-2250 ext. 3001.
Collins Performs in Morehead Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folk songs and contemporary themes. Her impressive career has spanned more than 50 years. She’ll bring her hits and her favorites when she takes to the stage at 7pm on Sunday, Sept. 11, at The Morehead Center for Performing Arts and Events. What started in 1961 with her first album, A Maid of Constant (cont. on page 10)
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Fall Fun for the Family The History Place in Morehead City will host its annual Fall Family Fun Day at 2pm on Sunday, Sept. 25, with a fun twist on fall crafts. For a $10 fee, children will be able to make their own life-sized scarecrow while learning about some of Carteret County’s figures from the past. Participants should bring a pair of jeans, a flannel shirt and a pillow case. For those who don’t have the necessary items, the museum will have extras on hand for an additional fee. The museum will provide the stuffing, wood and nails, straw and other materials. Seating is limited. To reserve a spot in this celebration of fall and family, call 252-247-7533.
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Tidal Tidbits EI Celebrates Children EMERALD ISLE’S Day4Kids brings adults and children of all ages together for a fun-filled day of vendors, activities, games, face painting and more for six years, promoting the idea of celebrating children by spending meaningful time with them and making memories along the way. Planned from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept., the event makes another endof-summer splash this year, offering free fun for the entire family. “Day4Kids is one of my favorite events because absolutely everything is free,” said Laura Lee Davis, program supervisor with the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. “So whether you have one child or six children you can enjoy the event without worrying about pinching pennies. I think everyone can appreciate that premise in our current economic state. I encourage every adult who knows a child to join us for this special day; a day set aside for adults to spend meaningful time with children.” Vendors will be on-site, however, no items are allowed to be sold during the festival, as Davis points out. Instead, vendors are asked to have giveaways, activities and loads of fun to offer the children who attend. Participating organizations include
the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild, Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter, Yoga for You, US Coast Guard, Mary Kay Cosmetics, NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, Carteret County Health Dept., Ignite Art School & Gallery and more. Basketball trickster Dexter “Loveboat” Williams will be on hand to entertain at noon under the main tent. During the event, the Friends of the Bogue Banks Library will hold a paperback exchange, big wheel races are planned as well as obstacle courses. The DARE car and Fire Safety House will be available for educational information. And, of course, inflatable rides will be ready to entertain the youngsters. Ronald McDonald, the spokesman for the popular fast food chain, will visit from 11am-1pm. Refreshments will be served while supplies last. The first 100 youth participating will receive a free T-shirt. For more information about the event, or to discuss becoming a vendor, call 252-354-6350 or email Laura Lee at ldavis@ emeraldisle-nc.org.
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R E N TA L Signs Beach Floors for Low Maintenance and Happy Bare Feet WHEN YOU RETURN to your beach home after Labor Day one of the first things you might notice is the tired and dirty appearance of your wall-to-wall carpet. Remember, for the past 12 to 15 weeks vacationing families have had the time of their lives during their stay at your cottage or condo. With the average carpet you can only expect to get from 5-7 years of wear before it has passed from faded and stained to just plain ugly. Add to that the number of wet, sandy feet that traipsed through your home all summer and it is understandable why your carpet is looking a bit worn-out. Once you have made the decision that this is the year to replace the carpet, consider hard surface flooring for all of your main living area, dining area, hallways and stairways. These high traffic areas require multiple deep steam cleans of carpet each year to maintain them in the state of cleanliness that today’s challenging rental guests prefer. Nothing says “dirty!” to the parent of a crawling baby or toddler more than substandard, ancient, soiled carpeting. Hard surface flooring on the other hand, can easily be swept and mopped for very economical cleaning and maintenance. Wood flooring is the classic cottage look and those of you who own cottages built before the 1970s may be fortunate to
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C O U N T Y Perspective Just Say ‘No’ to CCC of CCC THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY is being asked to consider a radical reorganization of the North Carolina Community College System … and 22 of the 58 community colleges are at risk of being merged. Carteret Community College is one of the units that could be affected. Both the Carteret County Board of Commissioners and the Board of Directors of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce have approved and sent Resolutions of Support for Carteret Community College. The bottom line of those resolutions is opposition to any realignment of Carteret Community College as a branch of any other institution. If the merger plan is approved, the most likely scenario, according to College President Kerry Youngblood, would be to smush Carteret Community College in with Craven Community College and create Carteret County Campus of Craven Community College (CCC of CCC). No, thank you. Dr. Youngblood and his board of trustees have more than 2,000 good reasons why this is a bad idea – one for each of the full-time students now enrolled at Carteret Community College. They would be the big losers, as course offerings would be compressed and consolidated, requiring students to travel greater distances. The plan is postured as a cost-cutting maneuver that could save $26.2 million over seven years, but it fails to accurately assess the loss of local funding and private giving to their respective foundations that would occur in the communities that lose their
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2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Artists on Arendell. 3-8pm. Local artists offer demonstrations between 11th & 12th streets in downtown Morehead City. Free. Details: 252-723-9516. Fri. 2: Mayhem at the Museum – Murder Mystery Dinner. 6-8pm. End the summer with a bang with the second annual dinner theater at the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Help solve the mystery and enjoy dinner at the same time. Tickets are $30. Details: 252-728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseums.com. Sat. 3: Summer Concert Series. 7-8:30pm. Presented annually by the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept., these free concerts are held at Jaycee Park in downtown Morehead City. This final concert of the season will feature the music of South Harbor. Details: 252-726-5083. Cannon Firing. Join the staff of Fort Macon State Park on the parade deck to view the firing process for the Civil War cannon. Demonstrations are planned for 10:30 and 11:30am and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm. Details: 252-726-3775. Carolina Country Showcase. 8pm. Dewey Wells and Friends in a delightful presentation of country, gospel and bluegrass music in song and dance at The Morehead Center for the Performing Arts & Events. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Details: 252-7261501, themoreheadcenter.com. 3-4: Arts & Crafts Coalition Fall Show. Held each year at the Beaufort Historic Site, this is a great chance to get a head start on holiday shopping. The juried show features local and regional artisans both exhibiting and selling their wares. Details: 252-7285225. Fri. 9: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 252-3546350 one week prior for movie title. 18
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Sat. 10: Scrapbooking Workshop. 10am1pm. A scrapbooking workshop with Linda Phelps will be held at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center for ages 12 and up. Advance registration is required. The cost is $5 and includes the use of tools and a snack. Additional packages are available. Details: Linda Phelps at 910-3266164 or rphelps@ec.rr.com. Horse Sense & Survival. 8am-12:30pm. Join the rangers at Cape Lookout National Seashore for a walking trip at Whale Creek Bay on Shackleford Banks. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under for the ferry ride. The program is free for those who can provide their own boat transportation. Reservations are required by calling 252-728-2250 ext. 3001. Sun. 11: Judy Collins in Concert. 7pm. The beloved folk singer brings her hits of the 1970s and 1980s to the Morehead Center for Performing Arts and Events. Tickets are $35-$45. Details: 252-726-1501 or themoreheadcenter.com. Wounded Warrior 9/11 Memorial Ride. Both cars and motorcycles are invited to participate in this commemorative parade down Hwy 24 and Bogue Banks. Details: 252-808-0043 or 252-725-5100. Thur. 15: 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. Fri 16: Homeschool Day at the Aquarium. 10am-4pm. The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores welcomes homeschool students for this special event. Enjoy crafts and activities for all ages, live animal presentations and hands-on demonstrations of aquarium programs that can be incorporated into homeschool lesson plans. Tickets for the day’s presentation of the free-flight bird show, Winging It: Birds in Flight, are discounted for homeschoolers. Other Homeschool Day activities are free for homeschool groups – please bring your identification. Details: 252-247-4003, ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores. Sat. 17: Emerald Isle’s 6th Annual Day4Kids. 10am-2pm. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. bring adults and children of all ages together for activities, games, face painting, vendors and fun. Free. Details: 252-354-6350. 5th annual Carteret County Officer Down Memorial Ride. 11am. The Morehead City Blue Knights sponsor this
80-mile memorial ride. Sign-in begins at 10am at Carteret Community College. A cookout is planned after the ride. Door prizes and a 50/50 drawing will be offered. The cost is $15-$20 per bike/rider. All proceeds will be used for scholarships in the memory of Joe Cagley for criminal justice majors. Details: Charles Rice, 631-455-3924. Cycling for the Coast. 8am. The NC Coastal Federation will hold its first Bogue Banks bike ride, including 20K, 40K and 80K options, to help raise awareness of coastal estuaries. Details: 252-393-8185 or visit nccoast.org. Scott Ainslie in Concert. 8pm. The musician entertains at Clawson’s Restaurant in Beaufort thanks to the Down East Folk Arts Society. Admission is $12 for members, $15 nonmembers and $8 for students. Details: downeastfolkarts.org. 24-25: Carteret Numismatic Society Coin Show. Held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, the annual weekend attracts dealers and collectors who sell and trade coins of all types. Admission is $1, which purchases a raffle ticket. Drawings are held every hour. Details: 252-247-3883. Mexican Food Fiesta. Mexican food and games for the kids await at Carolina Home and Garden in Newport. 24-Oct. 8: 5th annual Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament. Free registration. All flounder must be caught on foot (surf, pier, inlet or sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Park and Recreation Dept. and The Reel Outdoors. Details: 252-354-6350. Sun. 25: Fall Family Day. 2pm. Join The History Place in Morehead City to make a life-sized scarecrow and learn about some of Carteret County’s most prominent figures in history. Cost is $10 per scarecrow. Seating is limited. Reserve a space by calling 252247-7533. Thur. 29: BHA Volunteer Picnic. 6pm. The Beaufort Historical Association will honor its volunteers during its semi-annual membership meeting on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site. Interested volunteers are invited to attend as well. To learn more, call 252-728-5225 or visit beauforthistoricsite.org. 30-2: 25th NC Seafood Festival. Features live music, rides, arts and crafts, demonstrations and so much more. Special events include the Blessing of the Fleet, Southern Outer Banks Boat Show and Outdoor Expo and the Twin Bridges 8K Road Race. Average attendance is around 125,000. Details: ncseafoodfestival.com.
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C H A M B E R Connection Sulfur Plant Plans Abandoned ‌ for Now ADD THIS WORD to your vocabulary: “Sulfurious.â€? It’s a new adjective and may be defined as “exhibiting anger goaded by the prospect of the processing, storage and/or melting of dry sulfur at the Port of Morehead City by PCS Phosphate/PotashCorp.â€? For proper emphasis, write it as SULFURIOUS, as seen on Tshirts of supporters of the citizens group that popped up almost overnight, the Clean County Coalition, to oppose the project. The story about the secretive state-level “economic developmentâ€? project broke first in the Carteret County NewsTimes on July 8, and local government and business organizations pitched a fit, including the county commissioners and the town boards in Beaufort, Morehead City, Pine Knoll Shores, Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach ‌ and the boards of directors of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, Crystal Coast Tourism Authority, Crystal Coast Hospitality Association, Carteret County Association of REALTORS, Carteret County Economic Development Council and Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association. The proposal to bring in and melt sulfur at the port was almost a done deal, lacking just one CAMA permit, when the owners of an adjacent property – the Morehead City Yacht Basin – blew the whistle ‌ and the community united to protest the negative impact on air quality, water quality and the safety and health of all living creatures along the Crystal Coast. The handling and processing of solid sulfur at the port would
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THERE ARE A TOTAL of 21 oceanfront municipalities in North Carolina, and this is the peer group that is most relevant when making comparisons of the town of Emerald Isle to others. While there are important differences among these communities, they all share common characteristics, including a desirable natural environment, similar demographics, relatively highly valued properties and similar local government challenges. With this in mind, it is interesting to compare some of the basic indicators among the 21 oceanfront municipalities. By most measures, Emerald Isle is among the largest of the 21 oceanfront municipalities in North Carolina.
Town Hall, 7500 Emerald Drive Emerald Isle, NC 28594 252-354-3424 • Fax 252-354-5068 Official Website: www.emeraldisle-nc.org Published Monthly by the town of Emerald Isle for its Residents, Property Owners & Visitors
Permanent Population According to the 2010 US Census, Emerald Isle has the fourth-largest permanent population among the 21 oceanfront municipalities. It is important to note that these are full-time residents only, and each town has many more seasonal residents and visitors. Permanent Population North Carolina Oceanfront Towns/Source: 2010 US Census Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Municipality Oak Island Kill Devil Hills Carolina Beach Emerald Isle Sunset Beach Kitty Hawk Nags Head Southern Shores Wrightsville Beach Kure Beach Surf City Atlantic Beach Pine Knoll Shores North Topsail Beach Holden Beach Ocean Isle Beach Caswell Beach Duck Topsail Beach Bald Head Island Indian Beach
Population 6,783 6,683 5,706 3,655 3,572 3,272 2,757 2,714 2,477 2,012 1,853 1,495 1,339 743 575 550 398 369 368 158 112
Total Housing Units All of the 21 oceanfront municipalities have much larger seasonal populations due to the high number of second homes and vacation rental properties. In Emerald Isle, the peak summertime population can reach approximately 40,000 people - much larger than the official permanent population. Because there is not reliable and consistent data available on the total seasonal population among all of the 21 oceanfront municipalities, the total number of housing units (reported by the US Census) is perhaps the most relevant indicator of the true size of a NC oceanfront community. As noted, Emerald Isle has the secondmost housing units. Total Housing Units, North Carolina Oceanfront Towns, Source: 2010 US Census Rank Municipality Units 1 Oak Island 8,686 2 Emerald Isle 6,735 3 Kill Devil Hills 6,617 4 Carolina Beach 5,626
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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Sunset Beach Atlantic Beach Nags Head Surf City Ocean Isle Beach Kitty Hawk Wrightsville Beach Duck North Topsail Beach Southern Shores Holden Beach Kure Beach Pine Knoll Shores Indian Beach Topsail Beach Bald Head Island Caswell Beach
5,110 4,935 4,884 3,312 3,206 3,196 2,751 2,722 2,547 2,369 2,335 2,213 2,049 1,565 1,298 1,111 685
Total Land Area The majority of the land area in oceanfront municipalities is located on a barrier island, however, some of the towns have expanded onto the mainland over the years. This accounts for the larger land areas indicated for some of the oceanfront municipalities. As noted, Emerald Isle is approximately 5.2 square miles, and ranks eighth in this indicator. Total Land Area - Square Miles North Carolina Oceanfront Towns 2009/ Source: NC State Demographer Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Municipality Oak Island Kitty Hawk Surf City Nags Head North Topsail Beach Sunset Beach Kill Devil Hills Emerald Isle Topsail Beach Bald Head Island Southern Shores Ocean Isle Beach Caswell Beach Holden Beach Pine Knoll Shores Carolina Beach
Miles 15.1 8.2 6.7 6.5 6.4 6.3 5.5 5.2 4.4 4.3 4.1 3.6 3.1 3.0 2.6 2.6
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Duck Atlantic Beach Wrightsville Beach Kure Beach Indian Beach
2.4 2.3 1.3 0.8 0.6
Total Taxable Value - Adjusted for Market Conditions All of the oceanfront municipalities experienced significant property value increases in the mid-2000s, followed by significant value decreases in the past few years. The impact on all of the communities was similar, and each of the communities conducted a tax revaluation at different times in the 2000s. To account for differences in the revaluation year, the NC Local Government Commission (in the State Treasurer’s Office) calculates the adjusted taxable value based on market conditions in that particular county each year. The data below is from FY 2009-2010, the most recent year of data available. As noted, Emerald Isle has the largest adjusted taxable value of all 21 oceanfront municipalities. Total Taxable Value - Adjusted for Market Conditions, North Carolina Oceanfront Towns FY 2009-2010/Source: NC Treasurer’s Website Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Municipality Emerald Isle Oak Island Wrightsville Beach Nags Head Carolina Beach Kill Devil Hills Ocean Isle Beach Sunset Beach Atlantic Beach Holden Beach Duck Bald Head Island Surf City North Topsail Beach Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Pine Knoll Shores Kure Beach Topsail Beach Indian Beach Caswell Beach
Tax Value $3,816,324,431 $3,771,441,450 $3,166,733,514 $2,743,096,814 $2,363,905,834 $2,352,152,467 $2,337,203,197 $2,230,080,637 $2,032,199,870 $1,952,800,798 $1,906,663,929 $1,752,789,852 $1,664,772,598 $1,563,019,528 $1,560,029,772 $1,280,242,772 $1,228,291,596 $1,128,124,830 $616,672,012 $524,489,859 $381,766,023
General Fund Tax Rate All of us at the town of Emerald Isle try our best to provide the highest quality local government services at the lowest possible cost to our taxpayers. The town has been fortunate to maintain a very low General Fund tax rate over years, and for FY 11-12 (the recently adopted budget), the town has the third-lowest rate of all 21 oceanfront municipalities. General Fund Tax Rate Comparison North Carolina Oceanfront Towns FY 2011-12/Source: Town Managers Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Municipality Wrightsville Beach Sunset Beach Emerald Isle Duck Holden Beach Ocean Isle Beach Southern Shores Pine Knoll Shores Nags Head Kure Beach Atlantic Beach Caswell Beach Topsail Beach Carolina Beach Kitty Hawk Indian Beach Kill Devil Hills North Topsail Beach Surf City Oak Island Bald Head Island
Tax Rate 0.0990 0.1050 0.1150 0.1250 0.1270 0.1300 0.1400 0.1560 0.1575 0.1625 0.1700 0.1700 0.1725 0.1750 0.1800 0.2150 0.2150 0.2255 0.2326 0.2750 0.4060
Note:Does not include taxes levied specifically for beach nourishment activities. Total General Fund Revenues Total General Fund revenues can also be an indicator of the size of the municipality, and potentially can be considered when judging the overall value of local government services. As noted below, Emerald Isle collected slightly more than $7.1 million of General
Fund revenues (from all sources) in FY 2009-2010. Total General Fund Revenues North Carolina Oceanfront Towns, FY 2009-10, Source: NC State Treasurer Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Municipality Kill Devil Hills Oak Island Nags Head Carolina Beach Wrightsville Beach Bald Head Island Emerald Isle Surf City Ocean Isle Beach Kitty Hawk Sunset Beach Atlantic Beach Duck Southern Shores North Topsail Beach Pine Knoll Shores Kure Beach Holden Beach Topsail Beach Indian Beach Caswell Beach
Fund Revenues $11,195,581 $10,918,256 $10,008,478 $ 8,381,128 $ 7,984,017 $7,179,655 $7,115,907 $5,507,319 $5,500,407 $5,374,049 $5,359,809 $5,300,077 $4,886,725 $4,025,211 $3,504,282 $3,156,255 $3,092,699 $2,103,184 $2,021,150 $1,251,428 $795,829
Total General Fund Revenues per Housing Unit In order to get a clearer picture of relative revenues, it may be helpful to compare the total General Fund revenues per housing unit. As noted below, the town of Emerald Isle received approximately $1,057 per housing unit to fund General Fund expenses during FY 2009-2010. This ranks Emerald Isle among the lowest by this indicator. Total General Fund Revenues Per Housing Unit North Carolina Oceanfront Towns FY 2009-10/Source: NC State Treasurer and 2010 US Census Rank Municipality Per Housing Unit 1 Bald Head Island $6,462 2 Wrightsville Beach $2,902
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Nags Head Duck Ocean Isle Beach Southern Shores Kill Devil Hills Kitty Hawk Surf City Topsail Beach Pine Knoll Shores Carolina Beach Kure Beach North Topsail Beach Oak Island Caswell Beach Atlantic Beach Emerald Isle Sunset Beach Holden Beach Indian Beach
$2,049 $1,795 $1,716 $1,699 $1,692 $1,681 $1,663 $1,557 $1,540 $1,490 $1,398 $1,376 $1,257 $1,162 $1,074 $1,057 $1,049 $901 $800
Total General Fund Property Tax Revenues The tables above represent total General Fund revenues from all sources, which includes various state-collected revenues, other fees and charges, and miscellaneous revenue sources. Most taxpayers are most concerned about their property tax bill, and the table below presents the total General Fund property tax revenues collected by the oceanfront municipalities in FY 2009-2010. As noted, Emerald Isle collected slightly more than $3 million of General Fund property tax revenues. Total General Fund Property Tax Revenues North Carolina Oceanfront Towns, FY 2009-10 Source: NC State Treasurer Rank Municipality Tax Revenues 1 Oak Island $5,743,851 2 Kill Devil Hills $5,315,580 3 Bald Head Island $5,254,626 4 Nags Head $4,522,141 5 Carolina Beach $4,311,691 6 Surf City (FY 2008-09 data) $3,508,815 7 Emerald Isle $3,013,663 8 Atlantic Beach $2,859,813
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T O W N Meeting Emerald Isle Resolutions WITH A UNANIMOUS vote the Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners adopted a consent agenda that placed a formal stamp of approval on the town’s opposition to the proposed PCS Phosphate Sulfur Melting Facility and a resolution supporting Carteret Community College (CCC). The resolution opposing the sulfur melting facility was based upon the need to protect “one of the most beautiful natural environments in the world,” and how this “natural environment is critical to our tourism industry.” The resolution also expressed the board’s dismay that little information has been provided to the community and that there had been no public hearings about the proposed facility. The board resolved to oppose the development and requested a suspension of the permit process. CCC received a ringing endorsement in a resolution of support that was sent to Sen. Jean Preston, Rep. Pat McElraft, and other state leaders to convey the town’s position that the college should remain a separate and locally governed school, and not be merged with another college in coastal North Carolina.
Citizen’s Comments Bernie Whalley addressed the board on the fundraising efforts for the future veterans memorial to be located at the new public boating access facility. With a few donations that he solicited just prior to the meeting in his pocket, Whalley made a plea to remind the community about the project and request donations. A web page is located on the town’s website where donations can be made online. Whalley closed by saying, “we want people to know how much we appreciate our veterans.” Mike Jones asked the board to consider allowing golf carts to be driven on the side roads of town at night as long as they had the proper headlights and taillights. Current rules prohibited this. Wayne Cunningham expressed a concern about the vines that are “killing our trees,” and sought the town’s assistance in helping residents learn the best way to control these vines.
Recycling Grows The good news on Emerald Isle is that recycling volume increases each year. The total amount of recycled items being collected increased from an average of approximately 500 tons a year in 2004 to a total of 618 tons collected in 2010, and this year it is projected to be even more. The bad news is that many of the properties in the town have outgrown their recycling containers and the town is finding itself with recyclables often blown around the neighborhoods on the Wednesday pick-up days. The town’s 28
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current rules state that containers must be of sufficient size to handle the resident’s recyclables and with the greater emphasis by all residents on recycling, the town will be urging residents and rental properties owners to upgrade the size of their containers.
Plan to Fund Dredging Put in Place With the loss of federal funding to dredge Bogue Inlet, the board will corral the $200,000 needed to conduct dredging operations in 2012 by working with its neighboring towns and counties. The board authorized Town Manager Frank Rush to coordinate with neighbors and set the plan in motion so the channel remains open throughout next year. In 2006 Onslow and Carteret counties, along with the towns of Bogue, Cape Carteret, Cedar Point, Peletier and Swansboro joined with Emerald Isle in raising the funds needed to keep the channel open. This plan calls for a similar collaboration of partners to maintain the channel. Carteret County Commissioner Robin Comer, who was in attendance at the town meeting, let his feelings be known about the need for a plan. “This is a big deal as a revenue generator,” Comer stated, “and it’s very vital to have that access.” Comer made it clear that he could not speak for the Carteret County Board of Commissioners, but that he would bring the need to support the funding plan for dredging the channel to his fellow commissioners. The town will submit a funding proposal for $200,000, half of which will be from a $100,000 matching grant for the NC Division of Water Resources, with the other funds being raised on a cost sharing basis with the town’s neighbors. The plan calls for gaining buy-in from all area local governments by Oct. 1, 2011 with funds remitted by Jan. 1, 2012. This funding level would provide an additional 15 days of dredging and, when combined to the current fund balance in place for dredging operations, will allow for 27 days worth of dredging in 2012. The estimated cost of one day of dredging is $13,000.
Manager’s Update The town has collected approximately $89,000 in parking fees and will easily reach its $111,000 budget estimate for regional access parking fees collected. By late August a prefabricated restroom building will be in place and operable at the boating access area. The 1,000-ft. portion of the Hwy 58 bike path is being used by the public with markings, signage, and landscaping scheduled to be completed in the next week. A beach nourishment project to place approximately 300,000 cubic yards of sand from the Indian Beach town line to the Eastern Ocean Regional Access has been approved by the Carteret County Beach Commission with a target date of 2013. Reported by Daniel Ryan
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September 2011 Meetings Atlantic Beach 6 AB Planning Board, usually 1st Tues., 6pm, call 7262121, town hall mtg. room. 26 AB Town Council, 4th Mon., 6pm, town hall mtg. room.
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13 EI Town Board, 2 Tues., 7pm, town board meeting room, 7500 Emerald Drive. 15 EI Business Assoc., 3rd Thurs., noon, EI Parks & Rec., 354-3424. 21 Island Quilters, 3rd Wed., 1pm, town hall complex, 354-2269. 26 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.
Pine Knoll Shores 6 PKS Board of Adjustment, as necessary, usually 1st Tues., 9:30am. 12 PKS Fire/EMS Department, 2nd Mon., 7pm. 12 PKA, 2nd Mon., 9:30am, town hall. 13 PKS Board of Commissioners, 2nd Tues., 6pm, town hall. 14 PKS Garden Club, 9:30am social, 10am meeting, town hall. Topic is medicinal herbs. 16 PKS Women’s Club Board Meeting, 9:30am, town hall. 20 PKS PIKSCO, 3rd Tues., 5pm. 21 PKS Community Appearance Commission, 3rd Wed., 9am. 23 PKS Women’s Club Meeting, 9:30am social; 10am meeting, town hall. 27 PKS Planning Board, 4th Tues., 2pm.
Around the County 6 Carteret County Democratic Party, 1st Tues., 6:30– 8pm, District Court, Beaufort, all Democrats invited to attend, 726-2607, carteretdemocrats.org. 13 Carteret County Republican Party, 2nd Tue., 7pm, District Court, Beaufort, all Republicans welcome to attend, 247-5660, carteretcountygop.org. 15 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. 30
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S T A Y I N G Busy SEPTEMBER 2011 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, noon-3pm at Parks & Recreation. •Community Woodworkers’ Club: 1st Thur at 7pm at town hall. •Emerald Isle Stamp (Philately) Club: 2nd& 4th Thur at 7pm at town hall. •Quilters Group: 3rd Wed of each month, 1-4pm at town hall. •Scrapbooking: 3rd Sat of each month, call Linda at 910-326-6164. * Athletics (Fun for all ages!) * •Open-Play Basketball: Tue, 5:30-6:30pm, ages 12 & under, 6:30-9pm ages 15 & up. Sat, 9-11am, ages 16 & under, 11am-4pm, ages 16 & up •Open Indoor Volleyball: Wed & Fri, 6-9pm, ages 16 & up •Open-Play Indoor Soccer: Mon 6-9pm, ages 16 & up, Thurs 6-7pm ages 11 & under, Thurs 7-9pm, ages 12 & up *UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS COST $2 FOR NONMEMBERS* ►►►►AEROBICS◄◄◄◄ The Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation offers step and step-free aerobic classes • M,TH,F 8am, Step • Tues 8am, Cardio Dance • Mon 9:15am, Easy Step • Tues 9am& Fri 9:15am, Body Sculpt • Mon & Wed 5:30pm, SSS (step/strength/sculpt) • Wed 8am & Fri 5:30pm, ZUMBA! Fees: Members $1/class, nonmembers $5/class. ♦♦Yoga Program Schedule♦♦ •Yoga! Taught by certified Yoga instructors on staff, these classes focus on basic Yoga postures & asana for the beginner. Tues & Sat at 10am & Thurs at 9am. Gentle Yoga Fri at 10:30am. $2 members & $7 nonmembers. •Yoga as Therapy! Taught by medically certified Yoga & Pilates instructors, these classes are designed & instructed by physical therapists & doctors as therapeutic exercise for back, mind & body. Mon at 10:30am, Wed at 9am, $5 members, $10 nonmembers. **Special Events and Information** Only 5 tickets left! Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation is chartering a bus to Durham Performing Arts Center to enjoy a matinee performance of Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes on Friday, Nov. 18. Showtime is 2pm. Bus departs Emerald Isle at 8am. Guests will enjoy a catered lunch prior to the show. Adults and children are welcome. Tickets are $115 per person. Price includes orchestra/grand tier seats and ticket processing, transportation to and from the performance, as well as lunch and gratuities. Call Laura Lee Davis at 252-354-6350 or email at ldavis@emeraldisle-nc.org to reserve your seat. Seating is limited to 45. Sept. 9, 7pm, Friday Free Flicks. Movies are family oriented. Free and open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and drink for $1. Please bring chairs and or blankets, no outside beverages or snacks. Call 252-354-6350 for movie title one week prior to showing. Sept. 10, 10am-1pm, Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshop. Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshop 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. Sept. 15, 5:30-7pm, Beach Jive After Five, Performer: David Dixon. 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. Sept. 17, 10am-2pm, Emerald Isle’s Sixth Annual Day4Kids. Bringing adults and children of all ages together for a fun-filled day of vendors, activities, games, face painting and more! Celebrate our children by spending meaningful time with them. Day4Kids will be held Saturday, Sept 17 from 10am to 2pm at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Center, 7500 Emerald Drive in Emerald Isle. Rain or shine. Call for details 252-354-6350 or email Laura Lee at ldavis@emeraldisle-nc.org. Interested vendors and sponsors should contact Laura Lee Davis, event director. Vendors are NOT allowed to sell items, giveaways only. There is no vendor fee. However, vendors are responsible for giveaway items (approved by event director) for the first 400 children to visit their booth. Sponsor a meaningful event for the children of our community by supplying the funds necessary to provide this free day of family fun. Sept. 24-Oct. 8, 5th Annual Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament. Free registration (Aug. 27-Sept. 21) and excellent prizes! All flounder must be caught by fishing on foot (surf, pier, inlet, sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. Sponsored by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation and The Reel Outdoors. Contact 252-354-6350.
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Immaculate & well-built, this modular home sits on a private, wooded lot just steps to the marina/sound and a short walk to the beach! Nicely furnished, deck, fenced-in yard. (11-3138)
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LANDS END OCEANFRONT - $699,000
Unique oceanfront opportunity with this ½ duplex located in exclusive, gated community with pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, private gate. Fully furnished including a golf cart- See the amazing views! (11-2290)
OCEAN & SOUND VIEWS - $599,900
Custom built, beautifully decorated 3rd row home has elevator, rec room on ground level, hot tub & boarded walkway that connects to public beach access. (10-5391)
OCEANFRONT COTTAGE - Just $597,000
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)
E PRIC NEW
GREAT BUY FOR SOUNDFRONT - $549,000
Enjoy easy boating access to channel leading directly to ICW from this 4 bedroom cottage right on Bogue Sound – Great views, cathedral ceiling, sun room, dock with boat lift. (11-1232)
SOUND & OCEAN VIEWS - $425,000
Enjoy sound and ocean views and accesses from this almost ½ acre lot – 4 bedroom septic permit to build large home in 4-lot neighborhood of like homes. (10-1532)
EI SOUNDFRONT GETAWAY - $349,000
Enjoy beautiful sound views from ample windows and cozy screened porch – bamboo floors, vaulted ceilings – located a few lots from the new public beach launching facility. (11-897)
E PRIC NEW
HIGH 5TH ROW - Just $324,900
Lovely, high lot offers delightful ocean views from this open plan, family beach cottage. Easy walk to beach access, shopping, restaurants, movies & more! Lots of decks, vinyl siding & windows. (10-3645)
E PRIC NEW
GREAT PRICE IN EMERALD PLANTATION - $229,000 Light & bright, this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath contemporary has valuted ceilings, private deck & garage. Enjoy community pool, tennis, clubhouse, boat ramp, pier-day dock. Walk to shopping! (11-109)
WHAT A BUY! - $319,900
Great home for a family is in impeccable condition on large lot convenient to beaches, military bases, Croatan High, more! 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, large basement level rec room, tackle room, workroom & double garage. (11-50)
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SILVER CREEK BEST BUY - $214,900
Immaculate cape on almost 1 acre lot adjacent to golf course is ready for your family! Principal bedroom down, 2 large bedrooms up, 2 ½ baths, double garage – Come See! (11-1757)
OCEANFRONT 2ND FLOOR PIER POINTE - $335,000
West side unit has amazing views of ocean and sunsets-covered decks, furnished, excellent rental history – 2 bedrooms, 9’ ceilings, huge whirlpool tub – easy beach access, pool, tennis courts. (11-1689)
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NO STEPS – EMERALD PLANTATION PATIO HOME - $295,000
Easy entry and handicap accessible principal bath with this open, roomy floorplan. Located in gated community with dock & slips, pool, tennis courts, clubhouse. Hardwood floors, fireplace, screened porch plus deck. (11-2328)
RANCH STYLE IN EMERALD ISLE - $279,000
No steps to climb! Open floorplan with cathedral ceilings, fireplace, large kitchen, new laminate flooring – screened porch, fenced-in backyard, double garage. (11-874)
E PRIC NEW
OCEANSIDE TOWNHOME - $179,000
Great price on 3 bedroom townhome close to beach, shopping, kids’ entertainment! Low association dues of $250/month include insurance. Perfect for year-round, second home or investment property. (11-53)
GREAT PRICE ON SWANSBORO HOME - $170,000
Near shopping, restaurants, athletic field & marine base, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch has been well-maintained – fenced backyard, garage, fireplace. (11-1467)
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A T T H E Aquarium See You in September COME ON IN, the water’s fine. The aquarium is open its usual, year-round, daily hours – 9am-5pm – on Labor Day, Sept. 5, and throughout the holiday weekend. See the website for the fall and winter line-up of programs and activities.
Wise Up About Owls Get your boarding passes now for Winging It: Birds in Flight. The aquarium’s birds are scheduled for their final flight of the 2011 season at the end of September. The 30-minute program at 1pm daily takes you on an imaginary, entertaining field trip that offers a bird’s-eye-view of the world as seen by hawks, owls, vultures and pelicans. Tickets are $4 in addition to admission; $1 off when you purchase Birds in Flight tickets and admission at the same time.
Back to School All homeschooled children are welcome at this special event, Sept. 16, 10am-4pm. Enjoy crafts and activities for all ages, live animal presentations and hands-on demonstrations of aquarium programs that can be incorporated into homeschool lesson plans. Tickets for the day’s presentation of the free-flight bird show, Winging It: Birds in Flight, are discounted for homeschoolers. Other Homeschool Day activities are free for home school groups – please bring your identification.
The First 35 Years For 35 years, compelling exhibits and hands-on programs at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores have helped residents, vacationers, teachers and students connect with our state’s diverse aquatic animals and habitats. Each year, approximately 400,000 visitors learn more about the world they live in and the creatures that share it. More than 25,000 children visit on school field trips free of charge. The aquarium ranks as one of the area’s top tourist attractions, translating to a powerful economic force. Today’s successes began on Sept. 10, 1976, when North Carolina opened the 30,000-sq. ft. NC Marine Resources Center at Pine Knoll Shores. Similar centers also debuted at Fort Fisher and on Roanoke Island. While they offered small
exhibits and touch pools for the public, the centers initially focused on research and marine education resources for teachers. Their immediate popularity with the public, especially tourists, soon shifted the focus to educational exhibits and programs. In 1986, the facilities were renamed the NC Aquariums. A major expansion began with Roanoke Island in 1996. Pine Knoll Shores reopened on May 19, 2006, after tripling its size to more than 90,000 square feet. The changing social, economic and environmental landscape of the coast constantly presents new challenges. The aquarium continues to meet these challenges as it works toward the mission shared by all three facilities – inspiring appreciation and conservation of North Carolina’s aquatic environments. Watch the website for September activities celebrating the aquarium’s first 35 years.
Walk This Way Get to know some of your neighbors that you rarely see, thanks to a new art exhibit at the aquarium, “A Walk in the Woods.” The Raleigh-Durham chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America put together the special collection showcasing the diverse wildlife of these complex coastal ecosystems. More than 20 original pieces spotlight a cross-section of creatures – raccoons, river otters, woodpeckers, wood ducks, turtles, terrapins, painted buntings, butterflies, owls, anoles and much more. Live oaks sculpted by salt-laden winds are the most recognizable maritime forest feature. Other tree species and a variety of plants can be found under the protective canopy. Development has diminished the once-abundant stands all along the coast. But some pockets and stretches persist, many protected by public ownership. The 270-acre, state-owned Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area that surrounds the aquarium contains some rare examples of these unique island woodlands. A Walk in the Woods can be seen near Discovery Classroom through Sept. 30, and is free with admission or membership.
The aquarium, at 1 Roosevelt Blvd, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28516, is open 9am-5pm daily. Admission is $8 for age 13-61, $7 for ages 62 and over and $6 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under and North Carolina Aquarium Society members are admitted free. See the Pine Knoll Shores section of www.ncaquariums.com or call 252-247-4003 for more information. 36
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P R O P E R T Y Watch Bogue Banks & area property transfers as recorded at the Carteret County Registrar of Deeds during July 2011.* Atlantic
James and Nancy Bridges to Ervin and Marla Tucker, 118 Hammock Lane, $58,500.
Atlantic Beach
B Jennings and Catherine Outlaw to Richard Holloman, Jr., 501 Terminal Blvd., $32,000. JW and Mildred Mize to Michael Relyea, 127 Old Causeway Road, $80,000. Warren and Carolyn Whitted to Franklin and Nancy Bradham, Unit 413, Sands Villa Resort, $190,000. BB&T to Ronald and Dianne Penny, 123 Atlantic Blvd., $205,000. BB&T to Stuart and Karen Giroux, 531 Kinston Ave., $323,500. James and Corina Upchurch to Karen and Oscar Beaman, Jr., 2305 Fort Macon Road, $281,500. Jackie Perry to Lisa and William Taylor, Jr., 213 Smith St., $360,000. Peter and Anita Watson to EPT Properties, LLC, 510 Atlantic Beach Causeway, $370,000. Marilyn Lewis and Virginia Salmon to Jerry Godwin, 237 Old Causeway Road, $375,000. American National Bank & Trust to Jeff and Julie Sarvey, 103 Coral Bay Court, $420,000.
Beaufort
BB&T to NC Dept. of Transportation, right of way temporary easement, 501 Turner St., $13,875. Stage Four Ventures, LLC to John and Kalah Piner, Lot 105, Eastman Creek Landing, $29,500. NYX, Inc. to Thomas and Elizabeth Somers, 202 Heron Woods Drive, $30,000. William and Katherine Arrington to Thomas and Elizabeth Somers, 200 Heron Woods Drive, $30,000. Jerry Conway to Beaufort Homes, LLC, lot, Ricks Avenue, $65,000.
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Tinker Toy Properties, LLC to NC Dept. of Transportation, highway right of way, 363 Hwy 101, $79,900. Julia Pigford to Thomas Johnson, 412 Craven St., $80,000.
Floyd and Katherine Campen to Marcel and Phyllis MacGilvray, 109 Middle Court, $398,000.
Emerald Isle
Donald and Joanna Brown to NJPRB Properties, LLC, 8752 Reed Drive, $70,000.
Mercer Building & Design, Inc. to NC Dept. of Transportation, right of way, 3.7 undeveloped acres, $80,800.
William and Patricia Campbell to Christopher Cue, 9912 MB Davis St., $120,000.
Brett Nielsen and Keri ChilcoatNielsen to Laura McGee, 107 Legare Court, $130,000.
Richard and Denise Jehue to Charles and Betty Pace, 9007 Reed Drive #2201, $165,000.
Hollis Carlisle to Marlan and Evelyn Murphy, 166 Pinners Point Road, $130,000.
Wesley Shepherd, Lisa Shepherd, Martin Anderson and Melissa Anderson to Goshen, Inc., 205 Emerald Drive, $185,000.
Daisy Sokolosky to NC Dept. of Transportation, right of way, 2291 Hwy 70 East, $153,600.
Molly Saitta to Danielle Bacon, 412 Holly St., $250,000.
Lena Midgett and Deborah Midgett to Sarah and Ronald Williams, Jr., 208 Vine St., $187,000. IJ Hunter Construction Co. to Mark and JoAnne Acri, 104 Calhoun St., $193,000. John and Karen Hughes to Timothy Kelley and Michelle Covi, 2411 Front St., $217,000. UHF Development, Inc. to Savvy Homes, LLC, 302 & 305 Hedrick St., $240,000. Richard and Joyce Collette to James and Karen Mueller, 303 Island Drive, $435,000.
Cape Carteret
Coldwater Creek Development, Inc. to First Choice Properties & Developing, Inc., Lots 23 & 129, Coldwater Creek subdivision, $80,000. Elizabeth and Stephen Murdoch and Suzanne Conner to Greggory and Samantha Hauser, 421 Star Hill Drive, $179,500. Kevin and Renee Johnston to Philip and Erna Lassalvy, 101 Middle Court, $236,500.
Richard and Nina Ivey to Lorraine White, 106 Seagull Road, $255,000. Barry and Jennifer Jaeger to Jennifer and Lewis Coggins, Jr., 114 Craig Drive, $280,000. Sean and Kelly Murphy to Paul and Shelley Woolfrey, 9201 Coast Guard Road #B-308, $330,000. Jeffrey and Joy Eatmon to Christopher and Darcey Johnson, 118 Sea Oats Drive, $367,500. John and Sheila Northern to Stephen and Mary Heim, 117 Ethel Drive, $370,000. Vernon and Emily Walton to Stephen Pinciotti and Susan Snow, 8810 Dune Ridge Court, $371,500. Capital One, NA to Michael and Lori Baker, 1505 Emerald Drive, $382,500. George and Janice Holloman to Tammy and William Wright, Jr., 4004 Leslie Lane, $415,000. Martin and Melissa Anderson and Wesley and Lisa Sheperd to William White and Curtis White, 3110 Ocean Drive, $585,000. Scott and Kimberly Fennie to Laurinda Easthom, 314 Governor Safford Lane, $600,000.
William and Terri Farrington to town of Emerald Isle, Lot 3, Shell Cove North, $607,500. Janie and Stephen Hayes to Bernard and Patricia Prazenica, 9808 Sandy Court, $1,175,000. Karen and Ernest Connor, Jr. to Timothy and Michelle Welborn, 5607 Ocean Drive, $1,400,000.
Gloucester
Renee and Frank Hamilton to Donald and Kathy Byrd, 696 Straits Road, $43,000.
Harkers Island
Pamela and Paul Pittman, Gerald and Donna Davis and Cola Thurlow to Steve McGee Construction, Inc. 543 Cape Lookout Drive, $22,500. Samuel and Cathy McFarland to Ronnie and Deborah DeHart, 302 Bayview Drive, $85,000.
Indian Beach
Market Street Investments to Richard Dupree, John Dupree and David and Jane Dupree, 1505 Salter Path Road, $120,000. Paul Van Dyne to James and Joy Ward, lot, Old Ferry Dock Road, $135,000. Robert and Mamie Vann to Phillip and Waynette Sorrells, 855 Salter Path Road, $200,000. Vicki and Russell Winthrop to Josh and Carie Bloom, 1701 Salter Path Road #103-E, $320,000. Michael and Adria Link to Greg and Tami Chalker, Unit 302-F, The Ocean Club, $390,000. Indian Beach Acquisition, LLC to Thomas and Leanna Chaplinski, 1435 Salter Path Road #L-6, $510,000. Indian Beach Acquisition, LLC to William and Tracie McGee, 1435 Salter Path Road #I-6, $513,000. Indian Beach Acquisition, LLC to Francis and Judith Dunn, 1435 Salter Path Road #I-8, $975,000.
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Morehead City
Eddie and Susan Arrants to Venue Holdings, LLC, 1509 Bridges St., $35,000. Virginia Wynne to Richard Lawrence, 2001 Bridges St., $45,000. Michael Springle, Jr. to Shirley Pollard, 303 Barbour Road #701, $127,000. Dorothy Wilson to Stephen and Shannon Casey, 2326 Shore Drive, $130,000. Betty Bissett to Cordelia and Robert Deans, Jr., 304 16th St., $150,000. Earl Norwood to Dona Oglesby, 602 Mandy Court, $162,000. Johann and Gail Cole to Jeffrey and Sarah Huneycutt, 4904 Holly Lane, $200,000. William and Patricia Kwaak to Jerry and Janet Morrison, 109 Fairway Drive East, $242,000.
Dale and Theresa Murray to Gregory Ryder, 125 Forest Line Drive, $86,000. Malcolm and Kristy Oglesby to Sarah and Notley Lewis, III, 108 Hardesty Farm Road, $93,000. Wells Fargo Bank, NA to Dallas Campbell, 205 Back St., $120,000. The Bank of New York Mellon to Carl Lewis and Margaret Lewis, 238 Shore Road, $120,000.
Mariner’s Bay, LLC to the United States of America & the US Dept. of the Navy, 12.19 acres, Hwy 24, $3,269,000.
State Employees Credit Union to Jason and Lindsay Romero, 409 Moss Springs Drive, $174,000.
Pine Knoll Shores
Tony McNeill Homes, Inc. to Chad and Cheryl Twigger, 103 Echo Ridge Road, $184,000.
Diana James to Dennis and Song Tate, 650 Salter Path Road, $165,000. Kathleen and Arthur Kessler to William Toms and Justin Toms, 137 Mimosa Blvd, $197,000.
Jonathan and Jennifer Perry to Adam and Teddi Greene, 208 Murdoch Road, $126,000.
James and Carole Merritt to Vernon Mason, Jr. and Andrew Summerlin, 152 Salter Path Road, $215,000.
Julian and Danisha Santiago to Johnny Howard, IV, 2840 Easy St., $130,000.
Gay Fleetwood Miles to David and Joan Lillich, 103 Dogwood Circle, $1,150,000.
Jackson and Carol Conner to Roy and Peggy Coffey, 133 Bayberry Road, $142,000.
Sea Level
Stephen and Angela Bokor to Alexis and Yvonne Soliz, 148 Meadowlark Lane, $156,000.
Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Michael and Stacey Hyde, 122 Little Bay Drive, $314,000.
Audrey Harris to Joseph and Maureen Wyzykowski, 171 White Oak Bluff Road, $27,500.
Lori Gillespie to Daniel and Lidierkys Gallo, 124 Country Side Court, $165,000.
William and Carolyn Brown to Henry and Gina Crowley and Michael and Jane Crowley, 501 Shell Pointe, $900,000.
Timothy and Ellene Cole to Cynthia and Harold Long, Jr., 417 Goose Creek Blvd., $182,500.
Ample Lending Group, LLC to American Homesmith, LLC, Lots 10, 77 & 80, Riverwatch subdivision, $123,000.
Chad and Jenna Casanova to Gregory and Rhonda Miller, 101 Countryside Court, $192,000.
Joshua and Lindsey Matthews to Sean and Charmaine Daugherty, 114 Wildflower Way, $130,000.
MW Custom Homes, LLC to Christopher and Blair Butler, 112 Wild Oak Drive, $224,000.
American Homesmith, LLC to Melissa and Ransom Jones, Jr., 303 Stella Bridgeway Drive, $213,000.
First Troy SPE, LLC to Terry Lee, 514 Cannonsgate Drive, $25,000. Lois Bryan and Janet and James Lee to Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church, acreage, Lake and Slaughter roads, $40,000.
Eamon and Diana Kromka and Jeffrey and Judith Baran to Ray Smith and Holly Lawrence, 262 Owl Drive, $270,000.
Seventy West Builders, Inc. to Legacy Custom Homes, Inc., 103 Sterncrest Drive, $42,000.
Swansboro
Maurice and Annie Mitchell to Mildred Evans, 162 Whitehouse Fork Road, $30,000.
John Sadd to Russell and Hazel Jones, 108 Portsmouth Lane, $356,000.
McNeill and Associates Rentals, Inc. to Adam Marion, 601 Pelitier Loop Road, $125,000.
Catherine and Maurice McCune, Jr. to Gregory and Teresa Creech, 279 Red Barn Road, $42,500.
Frances Boyd to Joyce, LLC, 1031 Orange St., & 3400 East Railroad Blvd., $350,000.
Quinn Hill Enterprises, LLC to Michelle and William Avery, Jr., 2.1 acres, Quinn Hill, $48,500.
Noland Properties, Inc. to Rebecca Marson Enterprises, LLC, 300 Greenfield Drive, $625,000.
Helen Moore Casey, Louise and Charles Moore, Meyer and Lynn Moore and Rebecca and Frederick Moore to Louise and Charles Bryan, Meyer Moore and Frederick Moore, 144 Cap’n Deck Lane, $143,500.
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Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Paul and Angela Gulbrandsen, 108 Little Bay Drive, $295,000.
Stella
Jeffrey and Grace Franklin to E. Franklin, Jr., 2907 & 2909 Evans St., $500,000.
John Bell, Jr. to Hemsuta, Inc., .45 acres, $21,000.
Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Christopher and Lisa Chown, 104 Little Bay Drive, $291,500.
Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Dana and Charles Shutt, 106 Little Bay Drive, $308,000.
Elizabeth Ells to OWB REO, LLC, 3508 Player Lane, $316,000.
Richard Kania to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 122 Hardwick Lane, $19,000.
Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Stanley and April Kegley, 107 Little Bay Drive, $280,000.
Jon and Stephanie McInnis to Terry and Martha Liles, acreage, $148,000.
Conner-W, LLC to John and Barbara Hennigar, 109 Treasure Cove, $160,000.
Newport
Tony McNeill Homes, Inc. to Eugenio and Zulma Pena, 206 Echo Ridge Road, $220,000.
Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Joanne and Shain Beecher-Van Horn, 203 Marsh Island Drive, $319,500. Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Ryan and Roxie Gocke, 120 Little Bay Drive, $331,000. Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Matthew and Julia Humphrey, 126 Little Bay Drive, $337,500. James Guthrie to Chamblee Investments, LLC and Alan Tyndall and Cynthia Owens, 605 Cedar Point Blvd., $694,000. Bernd and Ann Kohler to McNeill & Associates, Inc., 107 Brigantine Court, $945,000.
* Publisher’s Note: This data is provided as public information available to all county residents. Island Review accepts no liability for errors or omissions and has endeavored to be as accurate as possible. Price given indicates the number of tax stamps purchased at deed filing (representing $2 for $1000 of sales price, in $500 increments) and as such, may not exactly reflect the true purchase price.
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ATLANTIC BEACH
T O W N Meeting Atlantic Beach Council Joins Opposition to Sulfur Melting Plant IN A DRAMATIC act that highlights the board’s opposition to a proposed sulfur melting facility at the NC State Port in Morehead City, a motion to adopt a resolution that formally outlines the town’s opposition to the facility was jointly made, as each councilmember simultaneously made the motion to adopt the resolution. Prior to adopting the resolution the council listened intently to comments by longtime Atlantic Beach resident, James “Cap’n Jim” Willis, who opposes the facility. Willis outlined his personal involvement with the project going back 40 years, to a time prior to Texas Gulf moving its plant from the state port to Radio Island in 1971. Willis stressed that he views this plant as “a direct attack on me and the tourist,” and he extolled the board to “protect our tourist industry in Carteret County.” The adopted resolution reflects the frustration of a community “that is dependent on visitors who come to our area because of its natural beauty and pristine environment.” The council cited the lack of openness, transparency, information about the project, and the fact that no public hearings have been held about a proposed business that “will negatively impact the environment which would severely damage our tourism industry and create other quality of life problems for our community,” as reasons why they are opposed to the facility. The town resolved to “oppose the development of the sulfur melting facility at the port of Morehead City and requests that the relevant state authorities take swift action to permanently suspend the permit process for the project; and be it further resolved that the town of Atlantic Beach is ready, willing and able to take legal action, if necessary, to help stop construction of this unfortunate project.”
Summer Intern Leaves Neil Gies, a student at UNC-Chapel Hill’s master in public administration (MPA) program, provided the council with an overview of his activities while serving the town. Geis completed a detailed beach/water access survey identifying access points, their size, available parking,
right of way widths and improvements at these points. Other projects completed include a survey of dog regulations in beach communities, a comparison of tax rates and services offered by all beach communities, a study of dumpster screening requirements in all beach communities and a detailed study of using parking meter stations within the town at its paid parking lots. Gies also served as the town manager’s liaison for various projects that occurred over the summer. Gies’ last day was Aug. 12.
Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Bridge Abutment Pier The board unanimously voted to schedule a public hearing at the regular Aug. 22 board meeting, to gain public input on a proposed pier to be located next to the Atlantic Beach Bridge abutment. This is the first step in a long process that needs to occur as the town explores the possibility of constructing a sound-side pier within the state right of way with the NC Dept. of Transportation.
Public Comments Sought on Vending Trucks in Residential Areas A discussion about modifying current town regulations to allow vending trucks within residential communities was lead by Mayor Trace Cooper. Cooper moderated a lively discussion by members of the council that concluded with the council authorizing town staff to gain input from residents.
Branding Ad Hoc Committee Authorized Mayor Cooper outlined his desire to bring together an 8-10 member committee to develop an Atlantic Beach brand that reflects the town’s community identity. As part of marketing the town, branding refines the image for a community, how it projects itself to the outside world in tangible forms (logos, color schemes, signage, etc.) that have a unified look and feel that best portray what’s important to the community. The board voted unanimously to support the formation of this committee. Those wishing to serve should contact Mayor Cooper.
Manager’s Report Town Manager David Walker provided the council with a brief overview of the FY 201011 year-end budget as it stands today. Walker pointed out that the town came through this lean year with an estimated General Fund budget surplus of $157,365, with estimated $5,002,365 current revenues received and estimated expenditures being $5,845,000. The amount required to balance the water fund has been greatly reduced from the authorized $107,202 (to be transferred from the fund’s balance) to an estimated $42,132. The estimated revenues for the water fund for FY are $1,057,868, with the estimated expenses being $1,100,000. Walker publically praised Laurie Hasulak, tax collector, town of Atlantic Beach, for her professionalism in achieving the highest tax collection rates in the county of 99.66 percent. This is the second year in a row that she has attained the feat. Walker closed his report by providing a mid-point status report on the 2011 Council Goals/Objectives. Each of the 20 goals has been addressed and are on track for completion by the end of the year. *Tax Collection Rate Comparison (provided by Town of Atlantic Beach) TOWN
2010-11
ATLANTIC BEACH
99.66%
2009-10 99.87%
BEAUFORT
95.86%
97.21%
EMERALD ISLE
99.30%
99.49%
MOREHEAD CITY
99.35%
99.11%
NEWPORT
98.30%
96.70%
PINE KNOLL SHORES
99.00%
99.40%
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M A Y O R â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S Notes Kudos to the Junior Lifeguards AS I HAVE written before, providing more fun things for kids to do in Atlantic Beach Mayor Trace Cooper is one of the highest priorities of our town council. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a great new park planned and are searching for funding to build it. And, as a recent Carteret County News Times article noted, our Seaside Cinema outdoor movie nights continue to draw bigger and bigger crowds of families to the boardwalk. But, perhaps our most successful kids program, so far, was something that was initiated totally by the town staff. Our fire department, headed by Chief Adam Snyder, oversees our ocean lifeguard program each summer. A couple of years ago Chief Snyder and his department took it upon themselves to start a Jr. Lifeguard Program in the form of a few weeklong camps for different age groups of kids. The activities are focused in four main areas, recreation (ocean swimming, surf skills, running, paddling, beach games); health & safety (CPR Instruction, first-aid, physical fitness); lifesaving (life guard techniques, reading ocean conditions, rip current recognition); and education (marine biology, oceanography, community resources). The Junior Guards, spend a bunch of time in the water, have a lot of fun, and learn important things about lifesaving and our ocean environment. The first yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s camp filled up quickly and we graduated 38 young men and women. This year we doubled the number of sessions and it also â&#x20AC;&#x153;sold outâ&#x20AC;? very fast. There were 102 participants ranging in age
from 9-17. The program was free the first year, but we now charge a small uniform fee to cover the cost of a T-shirt and hat for each camper. Otherwise, the program is funded largely by the Atlantic Beach Volunteer Fire Department, donations from parents, Coastal Press and Festiva Properties, who helped purchase some surf kayaks for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s camps. Obviously, in tight budget years, having our staff, volunteers and local businesses step up to help us with this program is very welcome indeed. There are several things that I really like about this program. First, not only is it providing fun things for kids, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proving fun in a way that is a perfect fit for a beach town â&#x20AC;&#x201C; everything is on the beach and in the water. Needless to say, a similar program would be a lot less interesting at a pool upstate somewhere. Also, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just about fun; the kids are learning real world safety and first aid techniques from some of the best and most highly-trained firefighters and paramedics around. In addition, it provides a graduated process that steps the campers through different programs as they grow older. We hope it will develop into the perfect training program for future Atlantic Beach Ocean Lifeguards. I shook hands with each of the Jr. Lifeguard graduates and talked with many of their parents and it was clear that they really enjoyed the program. Again, this program was the brainchild of our fire chief and his department and they took on the extra responsibility without blinking. Meanwhile, they were still running a fire department during our busy summer season. On one morning of the camp, Chief Snyder and Lieutenant Scott Bell had to race out of the water to deal with a small fire at a local motel. After which, they rejoined the campers. In addition to the leadership of Chief Snyder and Lt. Bell, our program was operated this year by Nick Geis, Sydney Fleming and Joanna Dodge, all of who did a great job teaching the kids and giving them lasting memories of their summer in Atlantic Beach. Well done ABFD.
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T O W N Meeting Staffing Changes OFFICER LORRIE LEPORRE made her debut at the Tuesday, Aug. 9, Pine Knoll Shores Board of Commissioners meeting as the new chief of police, with little fanfare to mark the occasion. When asked during the public comment segment of the meeting why Chief Bill Matthias had resigned, Mayor Ken Jones said the board accepted the resignation because “we want what is best for the town and the best team in support of the town.” No additional reason was given for Matthias’s departure. Leporre has been deputy chief of police with the department since January.
Protecting its Legacy The board decided to table the discussion for next month, however, residents in Pine Knoll Shores will undoubtedly be hearing a lot about the landscape permitting process in the months to come. As a certified Arbor Day Foundation Tree City, Pine Knoll Shores takes great pride in protecting the maritime forest that shrouds the residential streets. However, the town, to date, has always worked on faith when issuing tree removal permits to homeowners undertaking landscape projects. One particular bad experience, however, may change the shape of things for all area residents. In June of last year, a homeowner removed 11 trees from their backyard citing that they were going install a pool. The pool was never constructed, and when contacted this year, the homeowners stated that they had no intention of doing so. While consultation with Town Attorney Neil Whitford established that no legal action could be taken, it was recommended that the ordinance be strengthened by requiring a signed contract for landscape or other development before a tree removal permit be granted. A first draft of the ordinance change circulated during the meeting, however, the board of commissioners felt it needed a little tweaking before it came up for discussion and a vote. The draft will be returned to the planning board and Town Manager Brian Kramer and be added to the agenda for the September meeting.
New Contractor for Yard Waste While town staff is responsible for picking up yard waste in a timely fashion from the side of the roadway, the job of hauling the bulk to an outside landfill will soon be the responsibility of Russell Willis and Carteret Septic Tank and Construction, Inc. The move, cited public services director, Ernie Rudolph, will save the town more than $5,500 in the coming year. Commissioner Bob Danehy made the motion to approve the new two-year contract, with a second from Commissioner Clark Edwards. The change was unanimously approved.
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Paving Possibility Manager Kramer noted that the town has the opportunity to pave some of the town’s oldest streets. Knollwood, Pinewood and Bay are in disrepair and in need of attention, he said, and the Dept. of Transportation has offered to handle the task at a reduction while here this fall for the paving of Hwy 58. If the project is handled separately, Kramer said the cost would be about $76,000. If done while the DOT is already in the area, the town can save roughly $4,000. “It’s a marginal savings but it would allow us to get it done right now with no mobilization costs,” said Kramer. No action was taken on the suggestion.
Recycling Coordinator Sought The board gave Manager Kramer a nod to solicit a volunteer recycling coordinator for the town. Commissioner Edwards and the town’s summer intern, Scott Sherrill, took a field trip to Oriental to observe how the town’s program works in hopes of developing a plan for Pine Knoll Shores. The first step in the process, the board of commissioners decided, is to locate a volunteer willing to take on the task and begin a community education program. Attorney Whitford suggested that even if the town does not implement any changes to the recycling program it has in place now, it should look at revamping the ordinance related to solid waste as it does not refer to recycling at all. Edwards made the motion to appoint a coordinator. Commissioner Larry Kacmarcik seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
New Appointments The board approved the nomination of several residents to various town organizations during its meeting. Four terms are expiring for the planning board, including those of Ike Pipkin, Jack King, Roger Middlesteadt and Doug Browne. Both Browne and Pipkin sought reappointment, which was approved unanimously by the commissioners. They will be joined by George Greene and Raymond Bogert, newcomers to the board. Four terms were also set to expire on the community appearance commission, with all four seeking reappointment to their posts. New terms were approved for Sue McKeand, Susan Walsh, Lois Jean O’Keefe and Gerry Walters. In addition, Dominic Baccollo was approved as chairman for a second one-year term. The newly-created historical committee is forming its first advisory board. Interested residents, including Ted Lindblad, Phyllis Makuck, Martha Edwards and Walt Zaenker, were approved as members of the first steering committee and charged with the task of establishing term limits and securing a nomination for group’s chairman before the September commissioner meeting. Commissioner Edwards abstained from the vote because of a conflict of interest. Amanda Dagnino Island Review
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C L U B News Women’s Club Plans 2011-12 Agenda THE PINE KNOLL Shores Women’s Club regular meetings will resume on the fourth Friday of each month, except for the December and June luncheons. Intellectually advancing members and promoting higher social and civic conditions in the community is the club’s mission statement. This year the club theme will be “starfish,” which will signify five points that encourage women’s well-being and community involvement. A social that includes refreshments is held before each meeting. At the meeting, committee chairs review their reports. Activities include sending caring cards and giving support to members, scholarship raffles (raises funds for the annual scholarship to Carteret Community College), special projects such as the Tree City Fair, Christmas Parade, collecting labels for education, donations to needy community organizations, welcoming new residents to town, announcing arts and culture events, book club discussions and stories about famous women. Meetings feature a guest speaker on a topic of interest such as health, food, finances, community happenings and services, travel, education, etc. Women also enjoy a supper club, which is held at member’s homes where recipes are enjoyed and shared. At Cook’s Night Out, members dine at local restaurants. The latter two activities, plus the Christmas and June luncheons invite husbands and guests. All activities are optional based on member interest. The next meeting is Sept. 23, with a 9:30am social and 10am meeting. Edward (Sandy) Sanderson will speak about early Pine Knoll Shores history regarding Alice Hoffman and her dealings with her lawyer, John Matthias, who is a relative of Mr. Sanderson. Hoffman’s estate eventually became the town of Pine Knoll Shores. Membership dues for 2011-12 can be sent to
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your floors can’t be restored by refinishing, they still might look wonderful painted in a nice coastal hue. If you are shopping for wood flooring you will find many excellent choices including ecologically sensitive bamboo floors or reclaimed wood from North Carolina’s famous heart pine, which was once so readily available in our state that it was widely used for barns and factories. If authentic wood flooring is not in the budget, consider engineered wood flooring that has a thin veneer of wood. For an even more economical choice, consider a laminate floor that has the look of wood floors at a fraction of the price. You will be amazed at the attractive choices on the market these days. For those of you who have pet friendly homes, making the switch to a wood-like laminate is the ideal choice, making cleanup behind our furry friends much easier. Ceramic tile is another very smart looking alternative. Just like with the wood flooring, there are vinyl tiles that mimic the gorgeous look of tile, but are warmer and more child friendly underfoot. Instead of grout, this product has a faux appearance
Barbara Bagby, past president of the women’s club, gives a donation to Kay Howe, president of the Friends of the Bogue Banks Library.
Evelyn O’Neill at this time. Current members are encouraged to invite friends and neighbors to join. All women living in Pine Knoll Shores are welcome to attend meetings and join the club.
Garden Club Looks to Medicinal Herbs Garden Club members are eagerly looking forward to the interesting program to be presented Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the first meeting of the new year by former President Jan Corsello. Jan will discuss medicinal herbs, the knowledge of which goes back centuries and is the basis of our modern medicine. Did you know that foxglove was discovered in 1768 and was the favorite drug used as a poison in Europe? Today we use it as digitalis for heart medicine. Lavender is a calming agent; mint settles our stomach; willowbark cures our headaches. These herbs are easy to grow and are a welcome addition to our gardens. Come and hear more! Visitors are always welcome at our meetings which are held at town hall. Come at 9:30am for the social and stay for the meeting which begins at 10. By Clare Winslow
that looks great and is low maintenance. Black and white checkerboard tiles can give you a really fun retro or vintage look. Should you have wall to wall carpet in the bedrooms? This is a matter of your personal preference, but hard surface flooring will look just as beautiful in bedrooms as it does in your living area. Remember, all those same great features of being low maintenance and easy to clean still apply for your hard surface bedroom floors. Suntan lotion spills and henna tattoos have created havoc in recent years with bedroom carpets. Bright, inexpensive area rugs next to the bed can add a nice decorative touch to your room. When you have those low down Ugly Carpet Blues, make a preventative maintenance decision that will be budget friendly, attractive and add to the value of your island home. Choose hard surface flooring for your next beach cottage upgrade. Your returning vacation rental guests will be glad you did when they go bare footin’ across your gorgeous new beach floors. Julia Batten Wax Broker/Owner, Emerald Isle Realty jwax@EIRealty.com ISLAND REVIEW/September 2011
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M AY O R ’ S Notes Economic Development in PKS YOU’VE SEEN A lot about this subject on the local scene lately. Economic development in most people’s minds means businesses, stores, industry and jobs. Economic development really depends on the environment and economy you have to develop. Pine Knoll Shores’ economy is based on residency and Mayor Ken Jones therefore we have to make sure it is managed appropriately. The number of single family homes in Pine Knoll Shores is 2,363. The number of vacant lots available for single family homes is 222. So what lies ahead for residential development in PKS? Should the town own property that isn’t on the tax roles and the town doesn’t have access to? Will we have more development in PKS than “redevelopment?” We know, based on the recent census that the demographics of our town are changing. PKS was previously made up of 39 percent full-time residents and 61 percent second home owners (ref: the 2000 census). After the 2010 census these numbers have changed to 32 percent full-time and 68 percent second homeowners. Folks, less than a third of our property owners live here all the time. We also know the population of the state is increasing. While we can’t duplicate or relive the past, we must plan for the future based on economic facts and maintain the character and environment of our town. There will be quite a few projects underway in our town over the next year. As most folks know the Mimosa Bridge is due for
replacement in the next year. This will take several months and be of short term inconvenience to most. Hwy 58, Salter Path Road, is scheduled to be resurfaced this coming winter the whole length of PKS. We hope to add the resurfacing of several of our streets while the paving equipment is “in the neighborhood.” The other project will be Phase I of our sidewalks. Remember the pedestrian plan that was completed as a result of the town’s recreation survey? This plan, approved by the NC Dept. of Transportation and our board of commissioners, will serve as the basis for all future sidewalks should there be any. Phase I will accomplish the task of connecting beach accesses and parking and several town areas currently not pedestrian friendly. If you were in favor of the 2003 beach nourishment where the Army Corps of Engineers was requiring six additional beach accesses, it’s now difficult to be against the sidewalks that connect the beach access with the associated parking area for safety’s sake. The only thing constant, is change. Our entire society is based on cheap fuel. Have you ever sat at a traffic light with vehicles stopped at all four corners, yet the intersection was clear? When the most inefficient time a vehicle runs is on take-off from a stop, why do we stop so much? Have you ever wanted to buy some or all of your groceries in Pine Knoll Shores, but can’t? Maybe superstores are a thing of the past because of “energy inefficiency?” Maybe, like many other developed countries, the local grocery store is on the way back? Is this something we need to be looking at? As you can see there is a lot to look at when planning for tomorrow in PKS. We need purposeful well planned development to maintain the best of our town for future citizens. We always welcome your thoughts and input on keeping Pine Knoll Shores the greatest place to live!
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Total General Fund Property Tax Revenues per Housing Unit Again, in order to get a clearer picture of relative General Fund property tax revenues, it may be helpful to compare the total General Fund property tax revenues per housing unit. As noted below, the town of Emerald Isle received approximately $447 of property tax revenue per housing unit to fund General Fund expenses during FY 2009-2010. This equates to a monthly General Fund property tax bill of approximately $37 for the average-value housing unit in Emerald Isle. This ranks Emerald Isle as second lowest by this indicator. General Fund Property Tax Revenues Per Housing Unit, NC Oceanfront Towns FY 2009-10/ Source: NC State Treasurer and 2010 US Census Rank Municipality Per Housing Unit 1 Bald Head Island $4,730 2 Surf City (FY 2008-09 data) $1,059 3 Topsail Beach $1,021
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Housing Density Per Acre Emerald Isle prides itself on its “family beach,” “small-town atmosphere,” and the preservation of this atmosphere is the town’s highest priority. As noted in the table below, Emerald Isle has developed in a low density manner, with an average of two housing units per acre in the town. Housing Density - Per Acre, North Carolina Oceanfront Towns, 2009-10/ Source: 2010 US Census and NC State Demographer Rank Municipality Per Acre 1 Kure Beach 4.4 2 Indian Beach 4.1 3 Carolina Beach 3.4 4 Atlantic Beach 3.4 5 Wrightsville Beach 3.2
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A Final Note About the Data The data presented above is intended to give the reader a better general sense of how Emerald Isle compares to our most relevant peer group, but it is also important to note that this data does not account for differences in the individual communities’ expectations, historical development patterns, historical challenges and opportunities, the range of services provided, nor the quality of services provided. We hope this information is interesting and helpful to you. All of us at the town of Emerald Isle try our best to provide the highest quality local government services at the lowest possible cost for our taxpayers. We also continually strive to improve the quality of life for our residents and also continually enhance Emerald Isle’s desirability as a tourism destination and vacation home community!
TURTLE TRACKS Waiting for Turtle Time THERE WERE NO sea turtle nests in Pine Knoll Shores by mid-July. There has not been even one false crawl! In the past 10 years we have never had a year with no turtles. Matthew Godfrey, head sea turtle biologist for North Carolina, says “The turtles have avoided Bogue Banks like the plague. No one seems to know why.” Please fill in any holes you or your friends or children have dug on the beach before you leave for the day. Please remove all beach items such as chairs, umbrellas, etc. before you leave for the day. Holes left on the beach are a hazard to nesting sea turtles and walkers and it is against town ordinances to leave them when leaving the beach. Make sure to tell all of your family members, guests, renters and rental agents. Thank you! Peggy Sagmiller & Jan Corsello
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Shorelines By Greg (Rudi) Rudolph, Shore Protection Mgr.
Going on a Sand Hunt AS YOU MAY or may not be aware, Carteret County (under the auspices of the Beach Commission), in cooperation with the island municipalities, is in the formative stages of developing a 50-year beach nourishment and shore protection plan for the entire island of Bogue Banks, coined “The Master Plan.” The Master Plan also includes the preparation of a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement, which will serve as a resource document that all future permitting decisions will be predicated upon. These efforts will consolidate our financial resources as well by taking a more holistic approach, rather than addressing beach erosion on a project-by-project basis. One of our fist steps however is to go on a hunting expedition. It’s not for wild game, billfish, or butterflies; but for sand. So what type of hunting gear will we need to find our elusive prey? Because we need to go offshore to find the quantities of sand necessary for five decades of nourishment, our equipment checklist includes the following, providing a very brief summary of what it takes to find sand in the process. Side-Scan Sonar (seafloor surface). This specialized piece of equipment emits a swath sound signal (sonar) that bounces up off the seafloor surface, and the resulting echo provides an image. This “backscatter” image is often utilized to identify hardbottoms/ rock outcrops, areas of archeological concern, bedforms, marine debris, and surface sediment type (mud or sand). In general, softer bottom Side-scan image of AR-315 (concrete pipes, lash barge, material and sand waves). attenuates (absorbs) more of the signal, providing a dark image and vice-versa for harder bottom material 52
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(i.e., it produces a stronger “bounce” off the seafloor and a brighter image). The swath data collection methodology provides for continuous imaging of large areas of the seafloor and the data resolution of today’s more advance systems is nothing short of amazing. A side-scan image is included in this article – it looks like a crystal clear picture of the seafloor, but remember you are seeing the reflection of actual objects. Divers will often be sent down to ground-truth and ensure that proper interpretations of these features are being made. Multibeam Sonar (seafloor elevation). Is another type of swath sonar signal that echoes off the seafloor, but its return is used to determine seafloor elevation, which aids in mapping discrete sand resources and areas of concern/interest identified in the side-scan survey. Remember that side-scan records the reflectivity of the echo, but not elevation. Multibeam on the other hand can record seafloor elevations within the accuracy of centimeters. The seafloor maps are often color-coded to represent different elevations and are a great product (see figure).
Multibeam image showing precise elevations of Beaufort Inlet and offshore disposal areas.
Seismic (sub-bottom). If we use different equipment and use a lower frequency sound wave, then we can actually penetrate the seafloor. This signal will also reflect back if it encounters density differences in the subsurface. The resulting image is a crosssection of all the reflectors, and can be Seismic reflection data – The top panel is envisioned as an “X-ray” of the subsurface (see the raw data, the middle panel highlights the reflectors seen in the data, and the bottom accompanying image). If we run a bunch of panel utilizes cores (lithologic data) to recreate lines that cross each other, then we can generate the geologic framework of the subsurface. the three-dimensional framework of the subsurface. And finally, we can discover what all these reflectors represent by advancing cores and determining what types of sediments and rocks are responsible for the images we see – thereby ultimately constraining the volume of sand we are hunting for. Continue to work off the hunting metaphors - the more preparation one takes, the better chance of having success during the hunt. We’re applying that mindset here and hopefully we will have some good results.
T R AV E L Log From the Outback to the Glaciers THE TRAVEL CLUB has announced a 20-day tour of Australia and New Zealand April 19-May 8, 2012, visiting all the ‘must see’ places in both countries. The group will fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles and then to Melbourne, Australia. You’ll visit the Australian Outback, an Aborigine camp, Ayers Rock, the Great Barrier Reef and a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House. You’ll dine with a New Zealand family in their home, cruise Milford Sound, see New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps, and visit a working farm where you will see a demonstration by a skilled sheep dog as well as sheep shearing. Much more sightseeing is included. Price, including air from Raleigh and all intra-tour flights, is $6,929 per person based on two people sharing a room. Most sightseeing and many meals are included. Book by Sept. 30 for a $200 per person discount. This trip will benefit Conkerr Cancer, a nonprofit organization that provides handmade, bright, cheerful pillowcases to seriously ill children in hospitals. Conkerr Cancer pillowcases are bringing smiles to children with life threatening illnesses. In just over two years, ConKerr Cancer has delivered more than 300,000 cheerful pillowcases to sick children in hospitals across the country. A simple thing like a bright, colorful pillowcase can make a sick child’s life just a bit brighter. ConKerr Cancer is a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization. All donations of money, materials, and pillowcases are tax deductible under current IRS rules. Contact Joanne Belanger
We’re searching for that perfect little pearl … the diamond in the rough. The one woman in Carteret County that’s getting the job done. And we need your help to find her. The Crystal Coast Business Woman of the Year award will be presented again this October with support from the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, NCCOAST Business Journal and Crystal: A Coastal Magazine for Women. The ideal candidate should exemplify the following:
Joanne Belanger of the travel club holds a baby koala bear. Bears used for the photos are allowed to work only 20 minutes at a time, three times a day with a two-hour break between each photo session. After a photo session day they must have a minimum of three days off. They do not want the koala bears to get used to being held or having contact with humans.
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• Notable examples of influence, creativity and success within her industry and community. • Involvement with charities, nonprofits and women’s organizations. • Evidence of growth and innovation in the face of economic downturn. • Efforts to nurture Carteret County’s economy through partnerships formed with local businesses and other women leaders.
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Reservations can be made through the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce. 801 Arendell St., Suite 1, Morehead City or by calling 252-726-6350.
Various sponsorships are still available by calling Jamie Bailey at 252-241-9485 A panel of judges will determine the winner based on nominations submitted through e-forms available at nccoast.com. Nominees do not need to be members of the chamber or affiliated with any other business-related organization, however, those considered must be the owner of a business or in an upper management position that operates within the limits of Carteret County. The business can be public, private, or nonprofit . Government agencies are not eligible. Nomination forms available at nccoast.com must be completed no later than Sept. 30.
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I N D I A N B E A C H Notes The Winds of Change WOW, CHANGE IS inevitable. Do you remember Squatters Campground, Sea Breeze Mobile Home Park, Arrowhead Campground and Salter Path Campground? All gone. Who, just a few years ago, would have thought that Indian Beach would have such additions to the landscape as the Ocean Club Resort, Ocean Club Spa, Grand Villas and the Nautical Club (one of the three condo buildings that has been completed, but not yet occupied). These, of course, join Summer Winds, which has been a main landmark for Indian Beach for several years. Some projects have not come to fruition, such as the Grander, which didn’t materialize at all. Lost Treasure Miniature Golf was annexed by the town in May 2007 and is open for business. The town also recently annexed the old Whidden’s Landing Restaurant property which is now under new ownership and renovated known as the Port of Call Restaurant. Another section of sidewalk has been completed from Tradewinds MHP to the Ocean Club. This will make a stretch of sidewalk from town hall to Ocean Club Resort on the north side of the street. The board of commissioners has also passed an ordinance for new construction to provide for sidewalks as part of any new building projects. New warning flags will be posted at designated areas, usually beach access areas, of Indian Beach. Red flags, for
example, indicate high risk of rip currents. Also, signs have been posed showing how to get out of a rip current if you get caught up in one. As always, beachgoers swim at their own risk. There are no life guards on Indian Beach. The town purchased a jet ski to assist the fire/EMS department with water rescue, but the best protection is not to go out if there is high risk, never swim alone and don’t take unnecessary risks. Of note, Indian Beach does not charge for beach access parking. See our website for beach access locations indianbeach.org. The general reappraisal of real property took place this year in Carteret County and the Indian Beach Board of Commissioners adopted a revenue neutral rate of 21.5 cents per hundred dollars for fiscal year 2011-12. The board also adopted a rate of 3.5 cents per hundred valuation for municipal service tax district 1 (oceanfront) and a rate of 1 cent per hundred valuation for municipal service tax district 2 (non-oceanfront) for the fiscal year 2011-2012, which will go into the Beach Nourishment Capital Reserve Fund. Ronda Lambert, Indian Beach Town Administrator
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Iron House By John Hart JOHN HART IS a North Carolina author who has become recognized as a writer of great thrillers. His previous bestseller, The Last Child, won him much acclaim. Hart’s latest novel, Iron House, is a riveting story told in graphic detail that centers on Michael, who escaped a brutal childhood at a home for boys, leaving behind his younger brother, Julian. Michael joins an organized crime family and becomes a proficient killer under the family matriarch who treats the young man like a son. When Michael decides to get away from this violent life and make a fresh start with his friend, Elena, the suspense begins. The old man passes away and the ones around him do not want his trusted associate to walk away with the knowledge which could indict the others. Michael, in trying to flee his life of crime, is forced to face his childhood and his reason for leaving Iron House, the dreadful orphanage in which he was raised. The impact of his early years was traumatic and conditioned him with the toughness he later used in his profession. Hart has again introduced a primary character who is both strong and conflicted. Many other characters in the book are also trying to deal with their past including Michael’s weaker brother. The author has a knack for developing characters readers are drawn to and pull for in their travails. Iron House is about family ties more than anything else. Hart has woven an intricate tale of relationships which rely on love and devotion to overcome a harsh world. It is difficult to place some of the people in this novel on the side of either good or evil. But, there is no mistaking the ones
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B E S T Buys AIRPORTS Coastal Carolina Regional Airport: 200 Terminal Drive, New Bern. Close, convenient and connected. Now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express and Delta Connection Service provided by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit newbernairport.com for more info. FINANCIAL & INSURANCE Academy Mortgage Corporation: 142 Fairview Drive, Suite C, Emerald Isle, 252-725-9814, academymortgage.com/ jonathanwood. Contact Jonathan Wood today for a free mortgage preapproval analysis. Offering residential financing options for all types of properties since 1999. Edward Jones: serving individual investors since 1871, edwardjones.com. Community representatives: Alice O’Berry, 686 W. Corbett Ave., Ste. 5, Swansboro, 877-3268484, 910-326-8468. Emerald Isle Insurance: 8754 Reed Drive, Unit 9, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5086. Protect your beach property & save on flood insurance by working with Rhonda & Sherry for coverage on your primary residence, second home or rental unit. Metlife Home Loans: 5511 Capital Center Dr., #400, Raleigh, 919-852-2573, chuckhazlett.com. Providing mortgage lending for primary and secondary residences and investment homes. Experts in condominium financing, providing an array of home loan products: conventional, government (FHA, VA & USDA), NC Housing and jumbo loans. FOOD & WINE Flipperz Family Bar & Grill: K & V Plaza, Emerald Isle, 252-354-7775. Casual island lunch & dinner daily with full ABC, ice cream bar, daily specials, salads, burgers, sandwiches, steak & seafood, kids’ plates, across from CVS. Check out the addition of Flipperz Etc. located next door, providing beach gear, souvenirs & wine. HEALTH & BODY Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center: 300 Taylor Notion Road, Cape Carteret, 252-393-1000, ccaw.net. M-F 5:30am-9pm, Sat. 8am-4pm, Sun. 1-6pm. Youth & adult programs, swim lessons, yoga & pilates, bosu, indoor heated pool, hot tub & steam, professional staff & personal trainers, regular & seasonal memberships. 56
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Keller Fitness Consultants: 252-422-6345 or 252-422-6343, erdewkeller@msn.com, specializing in all levels of fitness and weight training in your home or the gym. Therapy Center of Cedar Point, Inc., The: 702 Cedar Point Blvd., Cedar Point, 252-393-8828, M-F, 8-5. Assisting you with physical, massage & sports therapies, post op, rehabilitation, women’s health. Individual care given to all patients by licensed therapists. Wellness Massage by Byrns & McCormick: 8810 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-240-9296, 910-265-4129. Wellness massage for the whole family – by appointment only. Gift certificates are available and make wonderful gifts. We are licensed, insured and mobile service is available. The difference is that we care. HOME SERVICES AA Express Plumbing Service, Inc: 211-6 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-247-1155, aaexpressplumbing@ embarqmail.com. Professional, licensed plumbing service – winterizing, water heaters, softeners and full plumbing needs. Emergency 24/7 service. Fully insured. Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters: 4101 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-727-9040. Free estimates! The Carolinas’ only custom Bahama & colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, rolldownsno storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings. Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control: Morehead City, 252-726-1781, New Bern, 252-6362345, 800-763-0378 or cleggs.com for office nearest you. Locally owned & operated by NCSU grad, former president of NC Pest Control Assoc. Servicing homes & businesses all over NC since 1960, free termite inspections. Coastal Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252-2220707, crystalcoastawnings.com. See all your options for hurricane protection, stationary & retractable awnings, 9-5, MF, weekends by appt. Custom awnings, Bahamas, Colonials, etc. sales and service – our employees have a combined 40 years of experience. Coastal Craftsmen: 306 Daisy Court, Emerald Isle, 252-354-9396, cell 503-0466. For quality remodeling, additions & docks, call licensed and insured Chris Ferri for estimates on windows, doors, roofing,
painting, siding, decks, bulkheads, steps, walls & fences. Digital Security, Inc.: 252-354-2979, digitalsecurity@nc.rr.com. Serving Emerald Isle, Swansboro and Morehead City for 15 years. Specializing in residential and commercial alarm systems. North Carolina licensed and insured. 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. Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall: 230 West Shorewood Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2883, dmarshall@ec.rr.com. Serving Emerald Isle property owners for 20 years. Specializing in remodeling and home repairs. Services include carpentry, painting, roofs, decks, replacement windows and doors and yard maintenance. Call with all your home improvement needs. Island Home Maintenance: Emerald Isle, 252-646-2487. Call me for all your maintenance needs. Minor electrical and plumbing repairs, tiling, painting and carpentry. Located on the island. Liftavator: 3302 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 888-634-1717, encelevators.com. Service all brands of elevators & lifts with 5year product warranty & 2-year service warranty. Licensed & insured. 24-hour service available. Building, installing & servicing elevators since 1985. Outer Island Accents: 252-504-1001, 877-788-1051. Custom residential & commercial, interior & exterior painting in Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Morehead City & Beaufort. References available, fully insured. SeaMar Contracting: 206 Star Hill Drive, Cape Carteret, 252-393-7408, 301-7483194. Specializing in painting, interior and exterior home repair, wall covering and maintenance. Sound Furniture & Appliance: 600 Cedar Point Blvd., Cedar Point, 252-3938130, shopsoundfurniture.com. Located one mile west of the Emerald Isle Bridge. Committed to providing quality furniture and appliances at prices you can afford. (cont. on pg. 58)
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B E S T Buys (cont. from pg. 56) Southern Glass & Mirror: 1047 W. Corbett Ave. (Hwy 24), Swansboro, 252354-1223, 910-325-1050, 24-hr. emergency service 910-326-5283. Prompt, professional sales, service & installation of residential & commercial windows & glass doors, screens, mirrors, custom shower doors & enclosures, insulated glass, plexiglass & lexan, in Carteret, Craven & Onslow counties. Window Wizard: Emerald Isle, 252-5150261. Window cleaning and power washing that leaves “windows so clean you’ll think they’re open.” Quality work at an affordable price on both residential and commercial properties. Call Virgil for a free estimate. Windows & More: 5056 Hwy 70 W, Morehead City, 252-726-8181. Visit our new facility to see full-sized, energy efficient, high quality windows & doors, hardwood floors, plantation shutters & blinds by Marvin, Infinity &Integrity. Skilled installation & service by trained personnel. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECOR ALB Decorator Fabrics & The Quilted Butterfly: 110 Little Nine Road, Morehead City, 252-222-0787. The finest in firstquality fabrics for decorating & quilting, open Tues.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-4. Come see our selection. Artisan Granite & Marble: 203 Boardwalk Drive (behind the waterslide), Emerald Isle, 252-354-7774, fax 252-354-8884. It’s jewelry for your home! Exclusive area supplier of Oysterstone. Come see Linda. Artistic Tile & Stone: 252-241-7579. Come visit our new designer showroom located at 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway or visit artistictileandflooring.com. Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters: 4101 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-727-9040. Free estimates! The Carolinas’ only custom Bahama & colonial manufacturer. Visit our showroom to see our complete line of storm shutters & awnings, in fiberglass & aluminum, folding accordion, rolldowns - no storm bars, canvas & retractable awnings. Budget Blinds: 252-247-3355, cell: 252229-6431, budgetblinds.com. Charlie Utz gives free in-home consultations in Carteret & Craven Counties on cellular shades, plantation shutters, blinds, woven woods, draperies & more. Coastal Awnings & Hurricane Shutters: 5300 High St., Morehead City, 252-2220707, crystalcoastawnings.com. See all 58
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your options for hurricane protection, stationary & retractable awnings, 9-5, MF, weekends by appt. Custom awnings, Bahamas, Colonials, etc. Sales and service – our employees have a combined 40 years of experience. Great Windows: 252-728-3373. Quality custom made window treatments including blinds, shades & 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. Jay Horton Designs: 252-230-0788. Offering landscape architecture, site planning, coastal permitting and stormwater design. Located in Morehead City, jayhortondesigns.com. McQueen’s Interiors: Pelletier Harbor Shops, Hwy 70/Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-247-3175, mcqueensinteriors. com. 10,000 sq. ft. showroom of unique contemporary, traditional & coastal furnishings. Complete professional design services to make your home truly one-ofa-kind. Mills and Thomas Furniture: 807 West Corbett Ave., Hwy 24 West, Swansboro, 910-326-4694 or 800-3438909, millsandthomas.com. Specializing in coastal, cottage, traditional, and eclectic lifestyles for more than 50 years. Featuring the largest selection of in-stock 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. Sound Furniture & Appliances: 600 Cedar Point Blvd, Hwy 24 East, Cedar Point, 252-393-8130, shopsoundfurniture.com. Quality at exceptional prices. Window, Wall & Interior Décor: 1507 Live Oak St., Beaufort, windowandwalldecor. com, 252-838-0201 or 800-601-8036. Custom made draperies and valances. Beautiful and as affordable as you need them to be. 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 in between. Open 7 days a week, offering free local delivery and complementary site surveys. Stop by the 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@ island-essentials.com. High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service. Year-round, reserve ahead to ensure availability. 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: 252-247-4003, 866-294-3477, ncaquariums.com. Facility includes 32-ft. waterfall, 50,000 gallon Queen Anne’s Revenge display, mountain trout pool, jellyfish gallery, river otter exhibit, 306,000-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. Waters Landscaping & Vinyl Manufacturing: 252-354-9162, waterslandscaping.com. Residential & commercial decks, custom vinyl porch railing & fencing, arbors, pergolas, enclosures, with lifetime warranty on materials. Custom artwork by licensed vinyl fabricators. Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping & Lawn Care: 902 WB McLean Blvd., Cape Carteret, 252-393-9005, yardworkslandscapes.com. Over 20 years of experience working on the Crystal Coast. Quality service in landscaping, irrigation, lawn care, outdoor lighting, hardscapes & design.
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION Ace Builders: Emerald Isle, 252-4222596. greg@acebuildersnc.com, 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 Real Estate: 200 Mangrove Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2128, 888-258-2128; Cape Carteret 252-3932111; 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. Brimco Builders: 224 Pintail Lane, Harkers Island, 252-399-9093, bdeanhardt@yahoo.com, brimcobuilders. com. General contractors offering free CAD design with any home or remodel, additions and remodels, year round property maintenance, handyman service and more than 25 years experience serving Eastern North Carolina. Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS: 509 Atlantic Beach Causeway, 800-317-2866, 252-726-6600, cannongruber.com/irm. Specializing in exceptional properties on our beautiful coast for sale or rent. Let our experience work for you! CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc.: 7603 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 800-822-2121, 252-354-2131, coastland.com. We manage 225+ homes & condos for short or long term rental. With 24 years of experience, our courteous staff looks forward to helping with your vacation or sales needs. Don Henry Custom Builders, Inc.: 7603 Emerald Drive, 252-646-3412. Licensed NC general contractor specializing in new construction, custom remodeling, vinyl siding & windows, decks, room additions & storm repairs; fully insured. Emerald Isle Realty: 7501 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales: 252-354-4060, 800304-4060, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. Awarded 2005 and 2009 Top Office Production Award for Carteret County. Our
knowledgeable & professional sales staff is happy to discuss any of your concerns & help you make the correct decision when buying or selling real estate on the coast. Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals: 7501 Emerald Drive, 800-849-3315, 252-354-3315, private owner’s line 800354-2859, EmeraldIsleRealty.com. With almost 50 years in property management, maximizing the rental income on your investment property is our #1 priority. Call for a complimentary, confidential property management analysis. Future, Homes & Realty: 1075 Freedom Way, Hwy 24, Hubert (8 miles west of Swansboro), 910-577-6400. Licensed general contractor with master craftsmen, modular technology, fast construction, display models, 910-389-9092. Guthrie Construction & Interiors, Inc.: 877-778-3585, 252-354-3585, cell 252670-4490, gguthrie3@ec.rr.com. George & Emily Guthrie specialize in building fine, oceanfront homes for discerning owners. Call today to make your dreams come true. HandCrafted Homes: 3900 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, 252-514-4516, handcraftedhomes.com. We can build your new stick-built home off-site, faster, with better workmanship & strength, from a wide selection of designs. Hours: Mon, 9am-4pm; Tue-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat. 10am4pm; closed Sunday; open by appointment anytime. Kitch Ayre: Real Estate Broker with Bluewater, Emerald Isle & Cape Carteret, 888-354-2128, 252-241-1382 cell, kitchayre@hotmail.com, Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Carteret County Assoc. of Realtors 2005 Top Producer & Sales Agent, Bluewater 2005 Top Producer. Call me for all of your real estate needs. Landmark Homes: 252-393-2159, 800611-7705, landmarkhomesnc.com. Diane & John Ritchie offer fully licensed & insured, commercial & quality home building services as well as renovations to make your wishes come true. Marcia Jordan, GRI, ABR, CRS Real Estate Broker: Bluewater GMAC, Emerald Isle, Cape Carteret & surrounding areas, 252354-2128 x 2220, cell 252-723-8000, direct, 252-354-6101, marciajordan.com. Selling residential, land and commercial since 1983. Buyer Representative, Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate Realtors Institute, Seller’s Broker, former president Carteret Association of Realtors & Realtor of the Year Carteret County.
On-Site Services: 252-725-2707. Specializing in home repairs and renovations, decks, siding, painting (interior & exterior) and pressure washing. Certified Simonton window installer. Pat Patteson, General Contractor: 8926 Crew Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-723-8800, 252-354-7248, pat@ islandhomesbypatpatteson.com. Stop by to see us at our location behind Bert’s Surf Shop. Custom homes, design service & renovations; call Pat, a Master Certified Green Professional, to build your dreams from design to completion; member of NCHBA and NAHB. Realty World First Coast Realty: 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 252-247-5150, 800-972-8899, ncvacations. com, rentals@ncvacations.com, sales, rentals and property management. We need houses for long-term and vacation renters. Sun-Surf Realty (Sales & Rentals): 7701 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, Sales 252-3542958, 800-849-2958, Rentals 252-354-2658, 800-553-7873, sunsurfrealty.com. Come for a week, stay for a lifetime. Call for our rental brochure or email rentals@sun-surf. com for great rentals & fine home sales. Shorewood Real Estate, Inc.: 7703 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-3547873, 1-888-557-0172, fax 252-3547852, shorewoodrealestate.net. Familyowned sales, vacation rental & property management business specializing in attentiveness. Call for free rental catalog or sales info. Syndie Byrd, CRS: 252-354-6111, 888-354-2128 x219, cell 252-646-3244, homesinemeraldisle.com. Real estate broker with 16+ years sales experience in vacation homes, investment properties, yearround/permanent homes & vacant land. Specializing in Crystal Coast, Cape Carteret & Swansboro. Buyer representation available. Watson-Matthews Real Estate: 9102 Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, 252-354-2872, cell 241-4959, jimilue@ec.rr.com. Broker & Accredited Buyer’s Representative, specializing in Emerald Isle. Small enough to give buyers & sellers individual attention. If you are selling your piece of paradise or searching for one, contact me. SHOPS & SERVICES Emerald Isle Books: Emerald Plantation, Emerald Isle, 252-354-5323, emeraldislebooks.com. Fantastic selection of books, greeting cards, rubber stamps, (cont. on pg. 60) ISLAND REVIEW/September 2011
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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), 252-354-6966. 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. Franâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beachwear: 8305 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-3151. Crystal Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 1 choice for swimwear with more than 50 lines to choose from, as well as shoes, bags, jewelry, accessories and casual clothing for beach days and evenings on the town. Just Hair: Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, Emerald Isle, 252-354-3302, 16 years of experience in a full service salon for men & women offering the latest haircuts, foil highlighting, perms, color, facial waxing, braiding, ear piercing. Walkins welcome. 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 special pieces such as the Emerald Isle Destination BraceletTM . Take home this or another memorable piece of paradise or find the perfect gift here. Lighthouse Boutique: 105 Front St., Swansboro, 910-326-6482. One-stop store for that special occasion. Specializing in top designers like City Girl, Not Your Daughtersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jeans, Ann Trinity, Picadilly and much more. Sizes small to 3x. Unique selection of shoes, handbags, handmade jewelry and sterling jewelry accessories. Petal Pushers, Etc.: 7803 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-8787, petalpushersshop.com. Special for rental property owners, welcome guests with fresh flowers for less than $50 a week. Floral arrangements for all occasions, weddings and everyday, plants, gifts, handcrafted jewelry and local art. Swan Feathers: 504-B Cedar Point Blvd., Cedar Point, 252-393-2142. Features casual ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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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Crystal Coast Tent & Event Rentals ......20
National Marble Products ............. 16 & 29
Academy Mortgage ...............................41
Edward Jones ........................................41
NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores .......37
Ace Builders .........................................31
Emerald Isle Books & Toys ....................55
Outer Banks Marine Construction .........11
Andrew Roby Coastal Builders ..............51
Emerald Isle Insurance ..........................29
Outer Island Accents .............................15
Advantage Coastal Properties .................9
Emerald Isle Realty Sales .....................63
Pacific Beachwear .................................49
Affinity Green .........................................46
Emerald Isle Realty Vacation Rentals ...32
Pat Patteson, General Contractor .........19
Al Williams Properties ...........................11
Emerald Isle Self Storage ......................15
Petal Pushers ........................................11
ALB Fabric .............................................33
Flipperz Family Bar & Grill .....................37
Portofino ................................................47
Artisan Granite & Marble .......................47
Flipperz, Etc...........................................37
Realty World ..........................................10
Artistic Tile & Stone .................................5
Fran’s.....................................................50
SeaMar Contracting...............................55
Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters .............39
Furniture Distributors .............................24
Shorewood Real Estate, Inc. .................41
Bluewater Builders.................................22
Future Homes ........................................62
Sound Furniture .....................................15
Bluewater Sales......................Back Cover
Ginny Gordon’s......................................57
Southern Glass & Mirror ........................31
Bluewater Real Estate, Kitch Ayre ...........3
Great Windows ......................................17
Sun-Surf, Martha Martin ........................48
Bluewater Sales, Teresa Smith..............54
Guthrie Construction..............................13
Sun-Surf Realty Property Mgmt.............21
Bluewater Sales, Marcia Jordan ..............3
Handcrafted Homes...............................12
Sun-Surf Realty Sales ...........................35
Braswell Rootbusters.............................33
Home Repairs by Darryl Marshall..........34
Sun-Surf, Sheila O’Shea .......................23
Brimco Builders .......................................5
Island Essentials....................................14
Swan Feathers Fine Ladies’ Clothing ....20
Brown and Curtis ...................................17
Island Home Maintenance .....................15
Syndie Byrd, CRS,
Budget Blinds ........................................13
Jay Horton Designs ...............................11
Bluewater Real Estate ...........................3
Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS .............14
JR Dunn.................................................25
Therapy Center of Cedar Point, Inc. ......55
Cape Carteret Aquatic
Just Hair ................................................25
Town of Emerald Isle .............................26
& Wellness Center ...............................62
KV Pressure Pros ....................................5
Waters Landscaping &
Carolina Home and Garden...................60
Kathryn’s................................................47
Vinyl Manufacturing .............................46
CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, Inc. ......2
Keller Fitness .........................................34
Watson-Matthews Real Estate ..............25
Cherokee .................................................6
Landmark Homes/Hatteras Pools............9
Wellness Massage ................................23
Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc .......55
LIFTAVATOR Residential Elevators
Window, Wall & Interior Décor ...............62
Coastal Awnings ......................................9
& Lifts...................................................43
Window Wizard......................................23
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport .........23
Lighthouse Boutique ..............................23
Windows and More ................................24
Coastal Craftsmen .................................20
McQueen’s Interiors ................................4
Yardworks, Inc. Landscaping
Coastal Mulch ........................................15
Mills & Thomas ......................................33
Country Club of the Crystal Coast .........12
Met Life ....................................................7
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Island 312 Lord Berkeley Drive $534,000
Condominium Pointe Emerald Villas $230,000-$399,000
Island 402 Emerald Circle $399,000
Condominium Summer Winds $275,000-$399,000
Island 7013 Sound Drive East $299,000
Condominium Ocean Club $271,000-$389,900
Island 114 Myrtle Street $255,000
Condominium Sunset Harbor 4 A-3 $395,000
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109 Pinewood Place, Emerald Isle $349,900. MLS 11-2268 Call Judi 252-240-9512
7002 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle $875,000. MLS 10-4164 Call Marcia 252-723-8000
135 Dogwood Cr., Pine Knoll Shores $1,399,000. MLS 11-562 Call Pat 252-422-5885
Sea Spray 332, Atlantic Beach $235,000. MLS 10-2421 Call Sharon 252-725-1705
174 Jones Street, Cedar Point $539,000. MLS 09-4210 Call Bucky & Teresa 252-241-5376
109 Carob Ct., Pine Knoll Shores $299,999. MLS 11-3295 Call Kathy 252-422-2796
304 Lord Berkeley Dr., Emerald Isle $665,000. MLS 10-74 Call Kitch 252-241-1382
Beachwalk 209, Pine Knoll Shores $550,000. MLS 11-2063 Call Linda 252-725-2621
2007 Ocean Dr. (W), Emerald Isle $350,000. MLS 10-215 Call Syndie 252-646-3244
199 Hoffman Beach Rd., Salter Path $989,900. MLS 10-2736 Call Cathy 252-622-7500
10523 Island Circle, Emerald Isle $374,545. MLS 10-4170 Call Heidi 910-340-4959
5407 Sunset Lane, Emerald Isle $359,900. MLS 11-3010 Call Jimmy 252-342-0802
Ocean Reef 9B1, Emerald Isle $325,900. MLS 10-5293 Call Susan 252-728-0063
Islander Condo-Tel 110, Emerald Isle $159,900. MLS 11-2588 Call your Bluewater Agent
Soundfront Lot, Pine Knoll Shores $499,500. MLS 10-2903 Call Janet 252-723-0040